The Washington times., 1930-11-01
Gangster Guns Spit Death
In This Gripping Serial
CHAPTER Xxx

Goldie took one Of Anne's
delicate hands in both of his
hairy huge paws, as they sat
together on the deep uphol-
stored couch in front Of the hv-
ing room fireplace. Several logs
were cracking merrily and the
room was Illuminated by the
soft red glow Of the burning
wood.
You know. Anne" Goldie
whispered huskily, you are the
only woman I have ever loved"
Annie appeared startled. Her
1limpid eyes turned quickly on
Goldie and she gently withdrew
her hand.
1--we heard that line be-
FORE" she observed cynically,
moving further from Goldie.
Goldie rested his elbows ON
his knees and his head sank
into his hands. Annie leaned
over and ran her hand through
his massive black hair.
81 didn't mean to hurt your
feelings" she said, tenderly.
"You certainly have been won
derful to me-"
Goldie caught her hand and
pressed it to his lips. She re-
coiled again. :.
"Ain't it about time you went
along and met them other tel-
lows?" she asked with q distinct
" cool smile. ,
I'm not goin', darling" and
Goldie leaned over suddenly and
kissed her. Annie sprang up
and walked slowly away. She
stood before the fire and looked
at the burning logs.
The Present
Goldie reached in his pocket
and drew out something. He
arose and walked beside her.
Don't be sore, Kid" he said,
standing near her. Il can't
help the way I feel-here's a lit
tie present for you"
He handed her the object and
she listlesGly took 1t.
"A gat?" she exclaimed, hold
ing It at arms length.
Goldie laughed, a forced, hol-
low laugh.
"A gat for a GAL" he said.
He took the miniature gun
from her, a golden object about
half the size Of an ordinary
weapon. He broke open the
chamber and showed her a
small compartment with pow
der and q puff. The muzzle
concealed q small hpstick and
the handle o small mirror on
the butt. This opened, too, the
end working on little hinges,
and inside was q perfume bot
tie. The little gun was carried
by a small gold chain, with q
ring on it.
Gee, that's pretty" Annie
said softly. She sighed and
walked back to the couch.
Come On, Babes, let's eat"
said Goldie. Il had the cook
fix Us UP q regular supper be.
fore he left"
He took her by the arm and
LED her to the dining room. He
switched on the light and then
walked out into the kitchen. He
served her himself first the
SOUP and then he brought q
bucket Of ice In which nestled
D bottle Of champagne.
II used to he a waiter" be
Rrinned. Tie cork came out
With a pop and he poured the
golden liquid into her gilt
trimmed glass, where small
bubbles squirmed UP through
the stem.
He stood beside her whEE he
had filled his goblet, and said:
"A toast, Babes-you know I
got q hunch today that Goldie
amt goin' to be with YOU long.
I ordered a forty-t'ousand-d dollar
gold coffin, with all rhe trim
n1in'S-flowers and everything.
VIII you come to my funerRl?"
Don't go on that way. Goldie. /"
begged Annie. slipping from her
glass. II like you too wen TO
like that kind O. talk"
But my lunches have always
been right insisted Goltiie
I'm q seventh SON."
Then stay clear o town
you're safe out here" and Annie
poked her soup spoon into the
plate.
''But what've I got to live
for?" said Goldie as he .ook his
seat at the opposite end of the
table. II amt got no family,
no friends. Them guys only
kowtow to me because I make
'ern-becauSe I've got SLplethiu'
on everyone Of 'em. You know
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