New Britain herald., 1928-03-21
CHAPTER LII

'I-tI lSls LII
 Getting the truth of the matter, however, was not so easy, They tound Jim Blake-in his room at the Elliston hotel, but the instant he saw Stuart he developed rahld case of "cautionitus He wasn't go- 0nc to put his foot in q trap for any ody.
 "Buf tell Us this much, entreated Mike, who had assumed charge ot .ettins at the truth" Did you Maet Professor I.e Tarte this morn- 4G in Wy
 Yes" replied BIake, shortly. Was lt near the C. hotsl around -3o?"
 Yes"
 Was sh,r. a woman 'o ms car un him :"
 Yes
 Was the sonan d lot, resident Ellston 9"
 Yes"
 VIII you tell us rAe nomaa's ame:"
 No"
 'Looka here, Blake spoke up Jack Stuart, almost pIeadingly. Tell ne tn straight this, won't you :? Was tn woman with Le Tarte ny vife?"
 I've done all the talklu' I'm gonna do on this subject.' declare! Blake, cruffly. ''You'ye got all you u xet outta me. That's finai.' With aflch he stalked from the room, leaving his callers 10 follow or stay. They followed they didn't see nm again.
 What dyuh think 9" asked Jack I. Mike and he stepped from the elevator into the hotel lobby. "seems a.lr t hadn't q been--been Jill he | nave said SO wouldn't he?
 The girl looked at him for mo- ment, rather searchingly
 "Teh me the truth, Jack, she said. "Is Nita Eavells anything 'c you? That is, in anything more thar friendly wagH'
 He seemed surprised at the ques ton,
 "No-no:' he made answer, witf emphasis. T shd say not.
 "All right, then" she said. ar' she looked pleased. "C'mon, let's g' over to the bank. 1f Jill drew an' sum of money, she might haN' mentioned her intentions"
 They learned that Jill had cashe' g check at noon the day before fo si.ooo. She had said nothing, how ever. as to what she meant 10 dc or where she was going.
 T guess that just about settle th' matter" said Jack, dolefull3 when they were again on the street Don't ever say die." chirped ih ever optimistic Mike. "Remcmhe what Dad says: Fools fizzle ou hut fighters foozle in.' It doesn seem 10 have much sense, but may be it has. Anyhow. I'm not gonn give up yet. If Jill went away wit I.e Tartc, she did it because she va crazy mad. It's up 10 you 10 rescu her from her own silly self. What pu gonna 1o
 You know darn we'll" said Jac stuart, a sudden gleam lea ping int lis eyes that had been duh wit -ioonl I'm Coin' 10 Cleveland an I'm gonna bring her back 10 Eli: ton--if she'll come"
 That's the way to talk" con nonded the girl called Mike. "Bl ion't you think" she added quick le, "it 'ud be better to take Ton long with you"'
 The brother. she told hcrsel might be a restraining factor in 1T very possible event of hostilitie stuart smiled grimly as he eaugl her meaning.
 Don't worry over me runnir amuck." he told her reassurinsl T always aim before I shoot. an sauint before ! aim.
 They found Tony at the Recre; tion Billiard hall. He was deep ffected when told Of Jill's action
 Let. go at ouce.' he said Jack. Then he turned to Mix You don't think she's with thi iazz-hopper. do you?"
 She shook her head. her brow eyes swimming in tears. l. was picture that remained with Tor ong after they had left the tow If Elliston behind.
 What, he asked himself, again al again. as the car sped on its ws orth--what had been done 10 q heart and mind of Jill. of clea Sguare-shooting Jill, 70 drive her such mad act as thisa He couldr reconcile 3 thing Of this sort wi A1,po,,c bf tie irif