The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-12
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to 60. No sense letting the gang
know ] tipped you off"
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Red had scarcely left, when the
first newshOund put in an appear
ancc. He had been searching for Bob,
who proved elusive prey.
I've nothing to say" she told him.
But surely you will confirm the en-
gagement? Perhaps Mr.. Newton spoke
out Of turn, but you're not denying
that an engagement exists, are you,
Miss Burnham?"
i've nothing to say" she repeated.
And that, through all the night, was
her litany. Nothing to say" ....
nothing to say" nothing to
say"
Reporters came in droves. hot on
the scent Of romance. Give a good
newspaper man a romance. and he
takes it in his teeth as a dog does q
bone.
The bright young mcn and women
Of the press put two and two together.
And in the morning-althOugh Molly
had made no statement, and Bob
had not been discovered-their ro-
nance led the papers.
Natsu laid the folded sheets at
M0lly'S place at breakfast. There were
her pictures. And there were pictures
Of Red Flynn. And a rehash Of that
suspected romance. There were pic
lures, too. Of little Rita. And one of
Rita's mother. taken from the college
year book. Pictures of everyone, but
Bob. Molly remembered hearing him
say once that he never had q photo.
graph taken.
She read the stories angrily, re-
fleeing that any exploited romance
seems silly and foolish.
The publicity, she knew, would
make Bob writhe. But 1t was his own
fault. It served him right. If only it
wasn't Z boomerang that came hurtl-
ing back to her and Rita!
And then there was Jack. Always,
always Jack. She had not heard from
him. And now 1t was nearly / o'clock.
An enterprising sleuth found Bob
for the first afternoon edition. Be-
fore the papers were on the streets,
Red telephoned to say that Bob was
referring inquirers to Molly. and had
announced that confirmation must
come from her. The story would be
out shortly. They were leading with
It.
Its strange he doesn't get in touch
with me-" she said.
Maybe he's afraid TO-" suggested
Red.
Il haven't heard q word from Jack
either"
mo? You didn't expect to, did
YOU? Well, I was talking to him my
self q few minutes ago. I told him
Newton was off his nut, and that
you vert darn near crazy. Now lis
ten, Molly. and do as I tell you. Get
out Of town. until things quiet down
q bit. Don't wait to hear from Jack.
He's sort Of up In the air himself.
Talking with him won't help you a
bit"
rs he angry, Red?"
well. I don't know what you'd call
1t exactly. He isn't what I'd say wa
peaceful-feeling. You do what / tell
you. Molly. and clear out for a while.
Take Rita with YOU, and beat 1t. Will
your"
kk
She heSitated.
Il hate to u away"
Don't be silly. What's the sense
Of sticking around? You'll be getting
In q jam with Newton first thing you
know. You can't talk sense to q man
when he's liquored up. Wait till he
sobers off. Then give him the DEVIL
what good will that do?" she de-
manded.
Search me. I only thought you
might like to. It's q mess anyhow,
and I can't see as anything you do
Is going to make much difference. II
you marry him after this, you're q
little fool"
And II ! don't. I lose Rita"
And that's that" finished Red.
well, what are you going to do about
it? Will you leave town, like q good
girl? And stay away until the shoot
ms over?"
II suppose 20. ! usually do what
you want me to. don't II"
Mot always. ! asked you to marry
me once"
But you didn't mean It'll"
We'll. that's neither here nor there.
Now ! tell You what you'd better do.
Send Rita out. ThereM be reporters
and photographers around, but I don't
believe they'll bother the kid much.
Have Marie take her to the park, as
| usual, and tell her to stay there long
enough to make sure they're not be-
ing watched. Then. when the coast is
clear. tell her to take a taxi to the
South Station, and 50 directly to the
waiting room.
"Leave the house = while later
yourself. Dope out your own pro-
gram. But contrivc to throw them
of the track some time between now
and three o'clock. Get . taxi. and
use your Wits. There's an afternoon
train for nennpx. All you have to do
Is 70 get 70, the station In time to
pick up Marie and RITA, and make
that train. i you'll do II, I'll wire
ahead for rooms for you. What do
I'm DO It. Red. II you think It's the
wisest thing. III do whatever you
say" 80
"Atta sirl. I'll make the reserva-
tlon IN the name Of Mrs. william
Blake. Don't take any bags. There's
= crowd IA front o. your place now, I
guppoeef We'll. don't excite their sus-
picions. You can have your stuff sent
up later. Everything o. k.7"
"Ntuel" she said. you're = great
little manager, Red