The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-04

( in the car. If I'm wrong, we'll 60
on out the other end of the road
and turn back into the highway to-
ward Waterbury. If ;"
That's the important question, u
the detective pointed out quickly
IF you're right, what next?"
Gosh, I don't know. You see,
1 may be wrong about the whole
thing. I know that" she added as
if suddenly inspired. eve can't &C
cuse him of anything on my suspi-
cions; but we can talk to him and
tell him we thought we might trap
the Red Mask out here. And while
we're talking, Bob or George can
feel around in the back Of the car.
The Red Mask used a piece of gas
pipe, you know. And there might
be a mask hanging around. But
we'll have to get them out of the
car"
That's easy" the detective de-
clared. Leave that to me. But
who'll search the car while I talk
to him.
They were turning into the aban-
doned arc of road, still fifty yards
from the parked machine, when
George McKray abruptly pushed the
door open and stepped on to the
running board.
They don't know me-" he said
quickly. I'll drop off here and
drag up after you get them out OF
the car" He closed the door cas-
lily and jumped to the ground.
The police car moved on slowly
Mary Della was rubbing her hands
together again. Robert put a COM
forting arm about her shoulders.
The G. E. leaned back over the
seat. Recognize the carp" he asked
barely above whisper.
Mary Della shook her head. But
that doesn't mean anything now,
she said. Take it easy, lieuten-
ant"
The car was just moving as they
came abreast of the other machine
It's light we're out, and though she
stared intently at the two forms ir
the front seat, she could see moth
ing of their faces.
y
a FEW yards beyond the police
N car came to a stop. Gould
you recognize them?"
Il couldn't even see them j..
Now what'll we do?"
Best thing I know" said the
detective, sis go back ON foot and
use a f1ashlight. If you're wrong
wen apologize. If not :"
He got out of the car and mo-
toned to the G. E. to follow. Mary
Della and Robert stepped out re-
luctantly and trailed behind.
The detectives spotlight roamed
about the road and then played di-
rectly on the car.
Mary Della and Robert, several
yards behind, heard him say: Sorry
to bother you, but I'm a detective
and we're looking for some one
Would you mind getting out where
we can look at you for moment?'
There was a stir in the car, anc
as Mary Della came up to the de-
tective a young woman stepped to
the ground.
'Miriaml . Miriam! thought
e. What are you doing out
here. ?"
well, of all things!" exclaimed
the startled Miriam. Honey, what
in the world are you up to, trying
to scare people to death? I just
knew something would happen
when Jimmy insisted on coming Out
on this horrible road. :"
Jimmy ?" Mary Della re-
peated weakly. "Timmy? Why
Miriam. thought it was Olga anc
Joe. We're looking for Joe. He
may be
"Lo. Mary Della" 1t was thu
ever-smiling Jimmy, standing BY
the detective. What kind of &
party is this you and the gang art
staging? Think me and Miriam wa
the Red Mask in duplicated"
Mary Della was clinging to Mir
/
down and think, Miriam" she nut.
tered. Come on. I'll get my breath
in a minute. was so sure it wa.
Joe and Olga
TT was the detective who broke
L the silence. He stepped over anc
laid a hand on Timmy's shoulder
The leading man of The ClocE
Shop Clock" : said, suggestive
of a compliment.
Jimmy smiled modeStly. III
person" he said, land not a radiC
Interpretation" He shifted his eye:
uneasily under the half humoroui
gaze of the plainclothes man.
And to think" unused the de.
tective, I'VE find you out here b.
accident. Can you beat it?
son, I've been looking all over fol
you the last couple of days
Where've you been2p
Looking for me2r Jimmy va