New Britain herald., 1927-04-22

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 Teddy and Don install q dicta- graph in the office ot Walden in the hope Of securing evidence against him.
 Now read on.
 CHAPTER XII
 He was holding her hand with his and his right w1s strohing it much as he might stroke a cats back. She felt that she mus, scream f he didn't stop t soon. What was | he was trying to say? He told her.
 I've been wondering The went on, still smiling and continuing 10 stroke her hand. If there were any real understanding between Dinny Morrison and you. + has occurred 10 me that Dtnnv might be tn req son for your refusal when I ask ed"
 "Why-uhy, Donald Keene."
 The cry broke involuntarily from the girl. II was followed closely by q half -strangled sob. as she jerked her hand from his and jumped 10 her feet. He looked at her in mild surprise
 What's tn matter. Ted?" he Ask- ed plainly disturbed by her display Of feeling. Was it anything ssid-?"
 He stopped. She had turned and was looking at his unquastioninely fighting hard to keep the tears back. Was it possible that Don didn't [ realize what his words implied? What vas your reason for ask ing me that-about Dinny?' queried Teddy after long pause.
 "Why-er-weil. you're under my care, you kno~. and os course I'm interested in my wards heart prob lams." he replied lamely. and looked away from her.
 Well. fl that's all, I'd rather not discuss it. she said in q dull voice. He glanced back and into her dovn-turred face Her slender body was shaking slightly. He rose and lit a cigarette, cursing himself for his stupidity. or course the poor kid was hurt. How beautiful her devotion seemed. He experienced a momentary thrill Of exaltation. Swift on the heels of that came seir-re- proach. He was a vain, selfish cad, he told himself savagely. .. "Oh. Don. come here,' He wheeled swiftly as the girls whisper reached him. Teddy was standing with her ear close 10 the wall separating the real estate from the law firms office. All signs Of hurt were gone from her face. r. was eager now, alive with interest in the exciting game they were play ing
 For it was 2 game, and big game, too, this plot to get evidence on the Ring-the evidence so neces- sary to convince the grand jury that an indictment against the Waldens was justdable.
 He stepped across to where she stood.
 T just caught q few words" she told him hurredly. her eyes shining. Young Walden said-he must have spoken extra loud-he said: I tell you that's all paid for, tn Pop ] Brook. job. One grand Tn killin' i of Valetti saved us two grand. Tn other-' That's all caught All you c'a hear now Is just a rumble. Listen,"
 They stood for a moment. their i ears to the wall. The low murmur 1 of voices came to them, but indis- tinctly. the words Of the speakers l entirely unintelligible.
 Were in luck. think" said Don i finally, In a tone just above 8 whisper. Tn luck" = went on. re- i plying to the question in Teddy s eyes, that they picked this par ticular time to speak Of matters | pertaining 10 Pop, Anything they ! may say along that line will be Of value In securing an indictment, l Just that one statement about Pop ' Brooks job will go far 10 hook i 'em,"
 The girl nodded understandinglv. 1 And we'll have [ wait until tnlght2" She spoke tentatively. 1 Got to wait" he replied. smiling at her impotence, No chance to