The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1921-07-14
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most Of his problems When either
his bachelor household or his literary
labors were going aglee. he went to
Aunt Sue for advice. and found IL.
His latest trouble was a failure to
concentrate In the noisy apartment
he had recently rented. When phono-
graphs or pianos were at peace, other
distractions would arise claiming his
annoyed attention.
I'm quit the place soon as can
md other quarters" Stewart said.
But in the meantime"
I'm the meantime" Aunt Sue inter-
rupted, you shall go on with the
writing OF your book In Doctor Jes-
sup's suburban bungalow. Doctor has
long been a friend Of mine and left
the key Of the place with me, while
attending some medical convention.
It's the very spot for quiet work,
beautifully isolated In u walled gar
den"
AS usual, Aunt Sues solution was
wise one. Stewart Ogden felt n
sense of relaxation the moment he
entered the silent, tasteful living room.
Stewards book grew steadily in vol
ume and interest. as the evening
passed. He was enjoying himself i'm
mensely.
only twelve" he mused as a chime
caught his ear. Il shall be able to
work on for two hours yet"
Then Stewart beheld a strange tab
leau. Ii was AS though he, In the
shadowy living room, with its shaded
light above the desk, were gazing at
movie screen, with actors registered
there, instead of into the severe white
laboratory. For into this laboratory
came suddenly man stockily built,
with a cap drawn down on his face,
and as. instinctively. Stewart snapped
off the solitary light. the capped and
cloaked figure sank TO the floor before
the safe. and began with directed
torch to study its castings. Stewart,
breathlessly observing, could read the
inscription Doctor Jessup" on the
safe; noiselesSy lie slipped into the
square opening beneath the desk and
awaited developments. The next
move of the picture was more sur
prisng. A girl came swiftly into the
square of light. and as the man worked
on at the safes combination she made
quick inventory of both office and liv-
ing room Her cursory glance about
both momentarily lighted apartments
apparently treasured her.
You We're right, Steve" she said.
''There is no one here. | looked
through the rest of the house as :
came. Now, hurryl"
The man jumped to his feet i'm
patiently.
Il can't make It," ne grumbled.
Must have mixed the numbers. Try
1t, Ginny, and-hurry Yourself"
Instantly the girl was upon her
knees. She laughed triumphant
door responded. SkilfuIly she drew
from the interior various packages.
There you are. Steve" she muir
INJURED. And that had better be all
for tonight. Get on your way quick
lyw
The man stood looking down upon
her as she dropped the securities into
bag he held.
please, come along, Ginny," he
said.
"Silly!" she exclaimed. you will
be able to make that train easier II
am not with you. And il you can
not get back all right. am not afraid
of anything.
Fearless Ginny, you know" she
! quoted to him.
Reluctantly, the big fellow fingered
Sometimes" he complained, 81
wish you would be afraid, Ginny."
Before Stewart In his hiding place
could realize what to do, the girl hat
pressed her companion out through
the door and locked 1t after him.
Stewards decision was prompt!
made Though the actual culprit haC
been allowed to escape. he determined
now to hold safely the accomplice
to him Fearless Ginny" should mak'
both explanation and restoration
When his arms closed swiftly abOu
| her. after one sharp glance into hi,
face, Fearless Ginny bore out he
name. Calmly she rested agains
Stewards shoulder.
| well" she asked amusedly. "wha
are you going to do with me?"
81 am going" he decidedly an
swered, "to telephone the police"
The police have no terror for me,
she Knocked. in two minutes | cal
make them believe me innocent"
She looked up at him saucily.
They'd be more likely TO suspec
you" she said
Awkwardly, Stewart Ogden led hi
charge over TO the divar; the tele
phone was within reach. The gin
cured her fingers In friendly name
through his detsining arm.
II would not cali up if / were you
Mr.. Author" she advised. I'm no
such a desperate charac'er after al
Fearless Ginny Is just brother Steve
name for me. To your dear Aunt Su
am known as Miss Doctor Virgins
Jessup. Returned Unexpectedly fror
medical convention. Brother Stew