The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-03
BY Ann Isle,
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Copyright, 1923, King, Features
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wv tn. cit city : :. M =. sat sat.
urday?" asked Jim in
a surly voice.
/. "of course not, dear. have
to work. I'm going to repay Pat
every cent he lost through Neal.
That means I must not take a
minute off tin my debt is paid"
You're not fool enough to
tuckle THAR snorted Jim.
"Please''-I held Xup my hand.
arm tempted to quote you and
say I'd rather not discuss it. But
I want to make myself quite clear
to you, dear. I do 30 want you
to understand"-
Posing as q misunderstood
woman" asked Jim.
BACK TO THE WALL.
couldn't answer that. Again
the memory assailed me OF how
Jim protested to Pat and Jeanne
that I was an admirable charac-
ter for standing by Neal. My
husband had delivered cold "ora-
tion," and an hour later Ralph
Lacy had set his hand on my
hair and cried out his belief in
my brother. I set my lips tightly
for a second and gathered all my
courage. I felt q purpose form
ing in my mind. 1t seemed ruth
less. But I had my back to the
wall and must fight as could.
Jim, nothing "a all the world
seems so important to me now
as finding Neal and bringing him
back to fight for himself" I de-
clared. ""But until that's done I
have to prove my absolute faith
in him"
What can you dor" asked Jim.
PAY Pat'-I replied. And
start a countrywide search for
Neal. I didn't drop that from my
mind a while ago when you. dis
missed it from the conversation.
You won't help me. I see that
clearly enough. I'll do it alone
unless"-
why hesitate? Unless-what?"
demanded Jim.
''Unless can take advantage
of Ralph's friendship and get him
to help me-" I said. thinking
aloud.
"Think he wtll?" asked Jim
non-committally
He knows Neal as I do" I
answered. "And he cares for
me-"
BreathIessly waited for Jin's
answer. felt I'd shot my great
arrow.
"Ralph's a darn good business
man." said Jim thoughtflllly.
And he was mighty fond OF
Phoebe and Neal. If he's not sold
on the boys guilt. I think Ae's
likely to stand by. Get him If
you can. But wait till the end
OF the week. Give our detectives
a chance and don't drag us INTO
the limelight II 1t can be avoided.
Promise"
Jim concluded with an air Of
relief mingled with one Of large
generosity. He didn't answer the
most important part Of my declar
ration. All could do was gasp:
But, Jimi Do you think it's
fair for me to ask Ralph'g help
to see him all the timer"
why not?" Jim demanded i'm.
pdI4cI1llys 4NO"S ASCSAAS <AuLlSs
You're some little ronancer.
Ralph's a practical, hard-headed
business man. don't question
his admiring you tremendously.
I don't blame him for that. But
he isn't the sort to make a fool
of himself ever another mans
wife, especially when that mans
his friend. All want is your
promise not tc start things for
while. Wait till next Monday
to tell the police"
You aren't even jealous!
gasped. you're only thinking
of avoiding publicity"
Have 1 any reason to be Jeal-
ous?" asked Jim quietly. Nov.
let's cut the dramatics and talk
facts. Have I your promise to
wait till Monday to call In the
police?"
I'm watt" I answered bitterly.
Butch, Jim! wish you'd stand
by me instead of-your family.
Perhaps If you weren't so sure Of
me you would"
"Perhaps!' laughed Jim, kiss
ing me calmly and possessivnly.
But, you see, am sure OF YOU"