Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-11-03
By AGATHA CHRISTIE
Copyright Dodd. Mead Z Company


word for It that there is nothing more
to be done If anything should arise
l shall be glad to advise you in any
way / can"
His words gave Tuppence an ex-
traordinariIy desolate feeling.
u suppose you're right" she said
Anyway, thank you very much for
trying to help u.s. Good-by."
Julius was bending over the car A
momentary pity came into Sir James
keen eyes, as he gazed into the girls
downcast face.
Don't be too disconsolate, Miss
Tuppence," he said In a low voice
Remember, holiday time isn't always
all playtime. One sometimes manages
to put in some work as we'll"
Something in his tone made Tup-
pence glance up sharply. He shook
his head with a smile.
mo, I shan't say any more. Great
mistake TO say too much. Remem-
her that. Never tell all you know
not even TO the person you know best
Understand? Good-by."
He strobe away. Tuppence stared
after him. She Was beginning to I'M
derstand Sir James methods. Once
before he had thrown her a hint in
the same careless fashion. Was this
hintH What exactly lay behind
those last brief words? Did he mean
that, after all, he had not abandoned
the case; that, secretly, he would be
working on It stu while
Her meditatlons were interrupted
By julius, who adjured her to get
right in"
You're looking kind OF thoughtful"
he remarked as they started of. Did
the old guy say anything moreT
Tuppence opened her mouth impul-
sively, and then shut 1t again. Sir
James words sounded In her ears:
Never tell all you know-not even TO
the person you know best" And like
fash there came into her mind an
other memory. Julius before the safe
in the fiat. her own question and the
pause before his reply. Nothing"
Was there really nothlng7 Or had he
found something he wished to keep TO
hlmself2 If he could make a reserva-
ton, so could she.
Nothing particular" she replied.
She felt rather than saw Julius
throw a sideways glance at her.
"Say, shall we 20 for a spin in the
parkT"
"If you like"
For while they ran on under the
trees in silence II was a beautiful
day. The keen rush through the air
brought a new exhilaration to Tup-
pence.
Say Miss Tuppence, do you think
I'm ever going TO find Jane7"
Julius spoke in a discouraged voice
The mood was so alien to him that
Tuppence turned and stared at him In
surprise. He nodded.
That's so. I'm getting down and
out over the business. Sir James to-
day hadn't got any hope at all. I could
see that. I don't like him-we don't
gee together somehow-but he's pretty
cute. and I guess he wouldn't quit II
there was any chance Of success
now. would hep
Tuppence felt rather uncomfortable.
but clinging to her belief that Julius
also had withheld something from her,
she remained firm.
HE suggested advertising for the
nurse" she reminded him.
"Yes. with a 'foriorn hope flavor 10
his voice No-rm about fed up. I've
half mind to go back to the States
right away"
"oh. moi" cried Tuppence. We've
got TO lnd Tommy"
"T sure forgot Beresford." said Ju-
Illus contritely. "That's so. We must
find him. But after-well, I've been
day-dresm,ng ever since I started on
this trip-and these dreams are rotten
poor business. I'm quit OF them. Say,
Miss Tuppence, there's something I'd
Ike 10 ask you
"Yes7"
you and Beresford. What about itT"
"I don't understand you" replied
Tuppence with dignity. adding incon-
seQuently: "And. anyway you're
wrong"
Not got a sort OF kindly feeling for
ona auothsrY
Certainly not" said Tuppence with
warmth. Tommy and I are friends
nothing more"
Nov let's get down to this. Sup
posing we never find Beresford and
and"
"All rlght-ssy III I can face facts.
Surprising he's-deadl well9"
and all this business fdnes out.
What are You going to do7"
y don't know" said Tuppence for
lornlv.
"Youm be dsrned lonesome you
poor kid"
81 shall he sill right" snapped Tup-
pence with her usual resentment az
any Kind OF pity
what about marriarer"s inquired
IuliuH Got any views on the sub
3ectH"