The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-05

to go out with you. And you
didn't see Mary Della. :"
L didn't see any one except a
division of policemen and any num-
Der of men I imagined to be plain
clothes detectives. Boy, but I was
nervous. Wouldn't have been in the
least surprised if they'd locked me
in the jug without a question"
Robert gave him hearty slap on
the back.
George, you're a wonder. The
first time you get mixed up in a
murder, you'll know where to find
an accomplice. 1 am grateful, old
man"
Forget it," said George. "The
next question is, when do you take
me to see Marjorie? She must be
pretty lonesome for me by now"
Robert pulled on his overcoat-
not the accoon-laughing.
She's looking for me for a bridge
party Tuesday night" he said. "I'll
telephone her this afternoon to drag
in three more sharks to fill your ia
BILE. Come on, let's eat"
"THILD," Miriam was saying,
~ I'm all worked up over the
policeman's ball. From all I hear
it's going to be WOW. run into
Barney Burns this noon and he said
Miriam, old kid, don't you miss it.
You've heard of breakdownS; well,
this is going to be knockout from
the word go!" And 1 said, Barney,
you old kidder. can I watt through
that grand march on the arm of
Officer Burns? And he said. :"
"Hey!" said Mary Della, did
somebody drop handful of nickels
in you, or are you trying to show
up these new automatic Ortho-
phonics? Give your lungs a chance,
Miriam"
Miriam laughed.
Guess I was wound up, darling. But
YOU can't blame me, 1 don't get
around much and this is my chance
to swing a demon dog"
Dog, Miriam? Be proper; say
foot"
And who'd understand me, I ask
you? Do you think just plain feet
would last the cops when they're
walking on 'em the year round?
Dogs is correct, precious. If you
want anybody to understand any
thing you're saying at the ball, don't
say feet. They'll think you're a
sissy if you do"
"Sure did miss you yesterday, MI
RAM"
"I didn't have time to miss any
body. I was cleaning house all day
after got back from church. Any
thing big happening to you yester-
day. Mary Della?"
1.-The worlds turned upside down
Miriam. It goes from bad to worse
and worse to terrible. +" She
cut an eye toward Olga Svensor
and left the sentence unfinished.
"VXTELL, as I was saying" Mi
w RAM observed in a loud
voice. little pitchers have big ears
and big ears are worse than broad
casting stations. If I was you, Mary
Della, I wouldn't discuss my uncle'S
divorce in the shop"
Mary Della smiled. inwardly.
THE whistle must be out OF or
der" she said. II feel like hadn't
eaten since Rocco quit serving the
fair sex. fair like Mr.. Elwell used 70
give us in English, meaning not SO
good"
There she goes, darling, you're as
good as a clock"
Miriam :" They hardly had
left the shop.
What. honey?"
See that kid with the papers?"
Mary Dellal It's not :"
Call him and get one" said Mary
Dolly weakly.
IF Mary Della had expected hel
Il note to the superintendent o!
police to produce fireworks. she wa:
not to be disappointed. They were
pyrotechnicS Of a new and eager
journalism.
Good Lordl exclaimed Miriam
will you read the line across the
top of the page:
Red Mask Charged With Muir
der-AnonymouS Girl Writes Police
She Saw Woman Killed"
i didn't say that" Mary Dells
declared Indignantly.
Aiiriam's mouth hung open, bel
eyes were threatening to leave theh
sockets.
'Did-did you"
Hush" Mary Della warned
Somebody might hear us. ! haG
70 write it, Miriam"
'But look at this, child:
Police Make Thorough Search
But Fail to Find Body. Blood
! stains Discovered on Dead Leave
and Grass Under Snow .Authori