The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-07-12

CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR
"UOU don't need to worry about
Il Thompson. It seems the little
rat wasn't hiding at all. Wanted to
dodge a tailor's bill, and that's why
he changed his address.
He wasn't sick, but wanted the
afternoon of so he could move his
other shirt, I guess, to his new
quarters. He showed up for the
evening performance and Zogbaum
brought him right over here. He
isn't built for heavy work.
"Zogbaum told the little fool that
n rich man admired his dancing
and wanted to back a show featur-
ing him, and the jackass believed
1t. He almost tainted when Fog
baum introduced us and he heard
my name, and when I brought in
two big cops in uniform he was
ready to lay his hand right on the
table.
He admitted he'd phoned you
just before Zogbaum brought him
over. He thinks, still. that some
thing is wrong. but he's frightened
half to death. 1 told him that if
he communicated in any way with
you again I'd have him arrested for
attempted blackmail and that he'd
spend the next ten years in Sing
Sing. So that's that"
Come right over. please" said
Cynthia. Don't ask any questions,
but come right away"
III be there in five minutes"
said SAWYER.
He arrived within seconds of the
time he had stated. Cynthia had
gone downstairs. and herself ad-
mitted him. She waited for no
question from him.
Dean saw Eleanor in a taxicab
near Washington Square" she told
him. He spoke to her and she
turned and recognized him. A man
was with him and, though he didn't
see his face. he's convinced that it
was Jennings"
What did he say?" asked San
YER.
Everything. I think he's still in
the house. but I'm afraid hes 60
ing to leave. So I sent for you"
I sent for old man Greening. He
came with his son. I can trust
them"
Detectives? You didn't tell
them Cynthia was aghast.
= = r
CANVER hung his head. II told
~ them to locate Phil Jennings.
Told them not to take any action
when they found him. but to get in
touch with me instantly. Told them
TO put any number of operators on
the job and to spend any amount of
money.
AS soon as I leave here I'll ring
them up and tell them that I know
Jennings is in town. That's all. 1
didn't mention Eleanor. 1t wasn't
necessary. They'll find him. Don't
Worry. Now. you stay right here
while I speak to Dean"
You'll be careful?" she pleaded.
Hes in a mood when he might do
aything."
Naturally" said SAWYER dryly.
But III do everything possible
Without another word he went
upstairs. He knocked on the door
OF Deans bedroom and entered as
his son-in-law called for him 70
come in.
You've had a row with Eleanor"
said SAWYER.
"Well?' said Dean icily.
SAWYER noted that he was dressed.
and that a suitcase lay open on
the bed. But nothing had been
placed within it.
Young people take quarrels too
seriously" began SAWYER.
The younger man laughed.
Quarrels? Is thst what Eleanor
called il? And did she send for you
so that a childish misunderstanding
could be cleared up?"
She told ne what you had said
to her. SAWYER replied.
Told you everything7 Told you
that 1 accused her OF being the mis-
tress Of Phil Jennlngs?"
You're speaking OF my daughter;
don't forget that. warned SAWYER.
r
A ND Try to remember that your
~ daughter is my wife" said
Dean Nov nsten here. Mr.. San
yer. I saw your daughter today in
q taxicab with q man. Your daugh-