Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18

pay the fee, and turn down any other
offers you may get. guess they
don't get many applicants that could
compete with YOU"
SILLY! There are references to be
thought Of"
That's easy. Mrs. Delamare will
provide one. and get others if neces-
sary."
What is the object Of my doing
this?"
I'm going to drop out Of sight for
while, and I must have somebody
to keep me informed Of what goes on
in Bobo's establishment while I'm
away"
very we'll I'll do it,"
The agreement WIS sealed.
Jack spent the rest Of the after
noon in arranging for the necessary
references for Kate, in making GER
tain inquiries at the steamship Of
fees. and finally in looking up a
friend Of the old poverty-stricken
days, one Stanley Larkfn. He chose
this friend because of a general re-
sembiance they were said to bear
each other.
Larkin worked in the freight office
of a railway. At the sight of Jack
his eyes widened in amazement
fGood Lord. If it isn't Jack
Robinson" put in Jack quickly,
"for the present"
Larkin was anything but slow.
Sure, Robinson! 1t certainly was
decent OF you to look me up in this
hole
Look here" said Jack. coming to
the point at oace, what kind of a
job have you got here?''
"Rotten!"
's's. Is there any reason why you
shouldn't give it up for while ~
None whatever, IL could meet my
board bin without it,
Will you make trip down to
British Guiana for me?
British Guiana! Am dreaming?"
Not that you'd notice." said Jack
grinning. Boat leaves Saturday. I'm
going with you part way"
The young clerk balanced the stul.
tifying monotony of life in u railway
office against the lure of the tropics
His eyes became dreamy. will I
go!" he said. only give me the
ohance! It's like a fairy tale!"
Good" said Jack. Lets have
dinner together, and we'll arrange
everything. 1t will have to be some
out of the way place because l have
to take precautions against being
followed. Say Penis on West Thir-
ty-Fourth. Eli meet you there at
seven"
CHAPTER XXXvI
Bobo and the lovely Miriam ar
rived at the Madagascar next morn
ing. Miriam promptly sailed forth
to Miss Staley's to pick maid. CIV
ing Jack and Bobo an opportunity to
have long talk undisturbed. When
Bobo learned that Jacks new plans
included unlimited funds for himself
for the time being, he fastened to
agree to everything. Jack rehearsed
him carefully in the part he was to
play. The principal danger was that
Bobo In his enthusiasm might over
do it.
For Heavens sake don't look SO
SNUG and expectant." said Jack, ''or
she'll smell a rat before we Begin"
Bobo. it should be mentioned.
knew nothing of the part Kate was
to play. Bobo had never seen Kate.
Miriam returned successful from
her quest. and so far as such a great
lady might deign to her slaves, al
most good tempered.
Yes, found a girl" she said
languidly. Quite q superior creature
Her name is Mary Dean. She has
worked for Mrs. Walter Delarnare
and Mrs. Willis Estabrook. She'll be
here with her things in time to dress
me for dinner"
Mary Dean was the name chosen
by Kate. $50 far SO good" thought
Jack.
The three Of them lunched together
in the Dutch room of their suite.
Bobo as the meal progressed, became
visibly nervous, and scarcely did JUS
tice to the timbales of chicken and
asparagus tips. Jack watching him,
and fearful that Miriam might notice
something, gave him the sign to
open the comedy, tho he had intended
to wait until after the meal.
II want some more money" said
Bbbo.
"Huh!" said Miriam scornfully.
Zone would think it was his money
you were asking for"
This put Robo out a little; Jack
FASTENED to give him the next cue.
''But I've been sending you thou
sand a week."
What's thousand a week." said
Miriam. Our bill at the Rodney
Farms was half of that"
why didn't you buy the placer
queried Jack, sarcastically.
us that for you to say?" demand
ed Miriam.
i've got to have nore!" ADuted
Bobo-according to previous instruc-
tons. Y
"a thousand was all you said you
wanted 4
"That was before married. I need
more now
Yes, and whole lot more!" put
in Miriam.