San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04

chant marine-who carry the stuff
into our territorial waters, just a:
Rogers boats have been doing this
past age, the owners making fortunes
over every trip. Think Of the men
employed to get the stuff ashore, an
the high prices they're paid for the
risks they undertake. As it passes
from hand TO hand, each palm is oiled,
III say. You don't suppose that any
of these are going TO kick against the
yolstead law? Oh. no." She con-
timed: Down TO the very bell bows
in our hotels who make several doi-
lars profit on every bottle Of Scotch
they smuggle to the thirsty guests.
each one is out to make money. So the
law will stay"
Mary pondered all that evening over
Rogers. Such a Treasure Island" SORT
Of story. his flotilla!
Guns aboard!
From that her thoughts drifted TO
stories of the men who race in motor
lorries over the Canadian and MeNi-
can borders. smuggling in their cargo,
!
law who try to stop them.
Queer world. wasn't it? And not
so avfully civilized.
Luella Loder. in a smart travelling
suit Of pongee silk. and looking very
| pretty and determined. stood in the
lobby Of the hotel, her luggage all
about her. and faced her angry aunt
with equanimity.
Even If he did send me nv ticket,
why shouldn't come down here, il
I'd mind 10? After the grind of the
studios back in New York, j tell
you the prospect Of little holiday
was fascinating. Why shouldn't ! be
here?"
Her aunt spluttered:
Its disgraceful.'
What's disgraceful? That / have
TO earn my own living? Well, maybe.
But until I find a husband that'n
have 10 continue, won't it? Unless
you and uncle want ne--
Want you:" gurgled her angry
relative. Il tell you I'm disguised
with you. Chasing the man down
here-and he a criminal, 10 boot"
"To bootleg, think you mean
corrected Miss Luella. with maddening
composure. well, ] don't call it a
crime, and neither in your heart do
you" He's got off with a fine, so
why worry? And really ] don't care
to hear too much criticism Of my
future husband
"Your-husbandfr Mrs. Wade's an
CRY eyes widened. so you're go
ing 10 MARY Rogers. are you: Even
with that black mark against him.
BLACK mark nothing retorted
Miss Lucia. The man has pots Of
money. and I'm quite fond enough OF
BIN 10 become his wife. I'm sick OF
shaving
HUH" Mrs Wade tossed her head
1--WE never seen you Shaving. But
you make the men work, right
enough
That's what intend to do in the
future" came back the composed an
swer. Now don't let's have a scene.
I'm here for several days, and il my
future husband wants to foot the
bills. why mott"
She sailed majestically into the
bedroom that she had reserved by
cable. and proceeded 10 unpack. She
then sent for Mary Forrest.
Aunt as mad as a wet hen. BE-
cause John Rogers sent me my ticket.
But don't pay any attention to her.
Just hang mp these frOcks. my dear.
And stick those silk things in the bu-
reau-that's right"
Luella then made inquiries snent
Philip Andover.
Il hear he's been quite attentiyet"
She shot a sharp glance At her uncle's
secretary. You're foolish. when you
could really do much better. The
mans a pauper, and be hasn't even
got his health
Mary bent her head OYER one Of
LueIla's trunks. 70 hide the quick
flush that had risen.
Il heard be was after the Stuyve-
SAINT heireEs up in Pinehurst She's
pert child, and ] dislike her. In
glad 70 bear you cut her out. though
III bet she draEs her people on 70
Cuba. after him
Luella then spoke Of her OVID psit
in the picture that was 10 be shot
down there.
Rogers is backing II. I'm lucky"
That day the Wade party were bid
den n a turtle picnic, given By a
wealthy resident Of the town. Luslll
slipped into a cha rning frock Of pal
est blue. Down on her smartly shin
gled golden locks she drew a droopy
picture hat.
When John Rogers. no long,
daunted By his recent exposure. CALL
10 escort her 20 this feast, his eyes d.
lated. She was beautiful-snd chic.
He told her 50. He sat beside her
in an adoring attitude, aboard the
Nassau launch that took the 20 guests
TO the island where the picnic was to
be held.
While numerous servants werc
carrying ashore the provisions for the
party, the guests bathed in the clear
blue water. Luella's bathing suit
caused quite a thrill, 50 ultra-modisb
was il in its cut, 50 perfect was Der
figure.
Afterwards. a roaring fire vas ii,
upon the sands. and the turtle was So
on 70 stew.
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