New Britain herald., 1926-02-02

I'm not one of these story-DooK amateur detectives. I'm darn glad you're along with me. Mooney.
 II have an idea, though. that l can be of some help. Besides" he added, 'whcn we catch this-this man we're looking for, Mooney, want 10 be there"
 Mooney looked at him shrewdly. "So that's the way the land lies" ho said. 'I'ye an idea, Rand. that you intend to make it hot for this customer if we do find him. Look here, noW,' he turned on Jimmy. "you'll not be pulling any rough stuff on anybody while I'm along. The law Will take care Of 'cm."
 Jimmy Was staring yacantly at inc passing crNd . the station. He did not answer. When ho spoke he gave no indication that he had even hoard.
 "Whilo you're down at police headquarters, Mooney I'll be look ing around for some place to live. and perhaps for a job. And if want 10 do any job hunting." he added "I'n have 10 get a hustle on, Today is Saturday and most places will be having a half holiday. Suppose I meet you at two o'clock" :"
 Two o'clock" agreed Mooney. Tn front of the Paragon Theater. We might as well start out on the right foot"
 Jimmy's search for suitable living quarters was short. He found what he was looking for after answering a couple of classified ads"
 If was q large room. and spot lessly clean, with a double bed, two comfortable chairs and a mahogany finished dresser. The bath was near by in the hall.
 extension of the one downstairs. Mrs. King, the landlady, a tall angu- lar woman with a tired look in her eyes, explained that the gentleman who had been occupying the room and who had just moved out-"to get married''-- had been particular lv msistent on having a phone in his room.
 "Of course, if you don't want it," she added, i've can have it taken out, II will cost you 5o cents a week extra"
 "T think I'll have it." decided Jimmy. How much is the rent?"
 "Eight-fifty a week, with the phone--in advance"
 Here's weeks rent" Jimmy handed her the money and she stuck it in the large pocket of her check cred gingham apron.
 The phone, Mir Mr.--" Rand" supplied Jimmy, "James Rand"
 About the phone, Mir. Rand. You can use it all you want for outgoing calls. The incoming calls ring at the one downstairs. I'll have to call you when someone phones you and you can answer 1t right here"
 Jimmy walked 10 the window and looked out. The room was on the second floor, front, and overlook ed neatly kept yard in a neighbor- hood where business was fast chang ing what apparently had once been a desirable residential district. What especially pleased Jimmy about the room was its nearness to downtown. Close enough to walk to and from work, he thought, and there would have to be strict econ. omy. A saving of car fare would i help.
 He washed and changed into fresh linen. Then. armed with his news. paper, he set out In search of z l Job.
 Where his search for a room though, had been short and success full, his job hunt was long and fruit. i less, It seemed 10 him that he had been going up and down elevator, all morning, only 10 find that som, successful applicant had been ahead of him or 10 listen to the polite Ire Crets" Of office managers and othei executives who murmured hazilN something about Hack of expert l cnce Sorry"
 He met Mooney promptly at two The lobby of the Paragon Theatel was crowded, 1t being saturda. matinee.