The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-10
When 4 Girl
 M0rries
By ANN LESLIE

OTean1"OlQ nV1ng room I've got to find out who it is.'
 All right. I'll go sec" replied Neal, starting to break away from sse. But l fastened my arms tight ;S.. ':-'ye .yf got to go:" protested fierce, let anyone interfere. If you ever f11verything is at stake for Jim and me. I'm sure this man is someone you don't know, I must find out"- q second "r1l take your word that sou know what you're doing"
 Then, as if overcome by my reac- fNirginia, I slipped out of Meals arms and raced from the room and down the hall toward the front door,
 As I went I heard Neal declaiming loudly:
 ,Leexe her alone, sas put up a
 I couldn't wait for more, because I realized that my quarry might see mat the Hving aS 5on roon e He iEht is gTDaP gGess why. Without even stopping for wrap, I slipped through the front down the steps, aand then crept along close to the shrubbery and toward : the side of the house, where the man was sku1king under the wide windows | of the living room.
 A loud noise startled ne-it was only a crisp twig cracking under my
 
 { crouched down cautiously. As did Fso a figure crept around the side of the house and -straightened up sud- denly - rushed past me down the i road.
 Without moments hesitation I took after the man, who had such a ! to catch him. But was determined ! to get 0 clear view of him anyway Gonfussd mt thSughts 1gsh of sdnd Jim aion TsGed
 After a little I heard footsteps thuddfng behind me as I raced, across frightened rg isme out 0t there oe in the darneas [ of the big Dreamwold estate. It seemed as if had become the hunt very fear made me realize that there was something of grave moment at stake and gathering myself for one spurt, dashed forward toward the gate which was evidently the objec tive point of the man ahead of me. I could hear the footsteps behind l ierked ahead in nnon1entary fear of me. The thudding feet back of me voice sounded in my ear: ''Babbsie, it's Neal. Don't be frightened, Sis. Nears with you" ed on together. We were nearing the gate now and the hum of power ful motcr sounded above the bang; 5 cracllle of our footsteps on the frosty ground.
 whirled around and on a knoll above us for a second stood clearly silhou- cited against the sky. He wore skating cap pulled low over ms eyes od up over the lower part of his face. so the only features visible were lips which seemed to twist a bit under long nose. He lifted his arm in Q cueer threatening gesture, and for second seemed about to rush toward At that moment the roar of the motor increased, the man rushed through the entrance gate and out to the road in front of Dreamwold Neal showed me back and darted Ont through the gate. I raced after him, and was just In time to see a whirl of dust as a big car raced down the road.
 Go back! This is a mans job." commanded Neal, as he darted for
 Did you see who was in the car?"
 gasped ,aa6fa minute 5ater' dsfeafed1e whsa he
 ''There was big fellow at the drsver's wheel replied Neal, land other chap in the tonneau. But they had too much speed for me"
 What did he look Hke?" I asked through chattering lips.
 Couldn't see''-began Neal. and then interrupted himself to cry re- norosefully, Why, Babbs, you're
  Here, take naine.''
 In spite of my protests he ripped off his coat and laid it over my shoulders. racing me toward the
 'sWait!'' I panted as we neared the door, which stood open with light streaming down the driveway. I've got to know about the men in the car. Can't you describe them?'
 sTe 0haaes RsFti6n there %S t9 said Neal That car went whizzing off the second after I got to the
 What was the car nke?'' I asked.
 "A big limousine. But I couldn't make out much about 1t. You know all cats are gray in the daFk, aPshbgte re come in out of the cold. Why. you're shaking and shivering at a great rate' :You didn't see the man slearly? Haven't you even an idea who the man was who shot at us,' I asked.
 1t dtdn't look like Dick west?" I
 For the love of Mizel No, it did not Didn't look any more like West than I do, Babbs. What would make him sleuth around this place. I'd like to know? You've got clear
 There was nothing to be gained by standing out in the cold trying to convey to Neal clear view of my own tangled and uncertain suspicious Phoebe f'' I asked as we reached the porch,
 with Phoebe? No Swell chance had When I said you'd gone to bed nothing could stop Phoebe from running up to see what she could do for you When sine came down and reported your room empty of course was glad of the excuse to start off after you. I had trouble enough stopping Pat''- Neal I begged, promise me one thing Promise you won't say Q word about our adventures unil I've had @ chance for a. talk with you. Jeanie wasn't any more than hait nersuaded to-leave Jim alone. This might start her off again"
 q don't know" muttered Neal, un- tai ipiU