The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03

f lXcusable if she turned the taple'
 )n him?
 It was some time before Claric'
 finally decided to put her idea into
 ,ction. Even then, with her hanc
 ,n the telephone receiver, she hesi-
 tated.
 In the old days Freddy had beer 1 good pal to her. He had giver
 her the chance to make good with
 her dancing. In way she was fond
 ,f him. Until Brynmor came on the
 ,cene she hadn't been altogether averse to the idea of clearing out
 with him for some other country
 Now all that was changed. Mar
 iage with Brynmor would lead her
 nto a very different life, one which appealed to her as far more agree able. She always had longed for m entree into society. And, apart rom that, she liked Brynmor him. self.
 Now that she was so near to at aiming her dream, would she let Freddy ruin it? Not if she knew itl
 A few minutes later she had an inspector of Scotland Yard on the telephone.
 This call is anonymous" she said in low-pitched voice. T. be- lieve you're working on the recent series of robberies in various night clubs. Gentleman Freddys' your man. He's not abroad, as you think. You'll find him tonight at No. Il Red Hart Square. But you'd better be quick"
 With that she rang off. She was breathing heavily as she put down the receiver. Now that she actually had done it, she experienced a sense of fear. If Freddy ever found out
 A noise in the hallway caught her attention She sprang to her feet and threw open the door,
 The maid was on her knees, pol ishing the floor. Clarice stared at her in surprise. What are you doing, Gwen, polishing the floor at this hour of night?"
 The gentleman had such muddy feet. I thought I'd clean it up be- fore I went home, miss,' the girl apologized.
 Clarice didn't comment, but her suspicious were aroused. Why should there have been muddy foot prints in the hall when it hadn't rained that day? In the light of his approaching marriage, Brynmor had dismissed all worries about Freddy Mason. Instead his mind was agog with thoughts of the wedding-and the Paris honeymoon with Clarice. He had the special license and tickets to Paris in his pocket.
 He glanced at the evening paper as he dashed homeward. The head lines read: Daredevil Tony Still Missing"
 That meant continued grief for Mary Lou At once Brynmor had the impulse to telephone her and extend his sympathy. Surely 1t would do no harm and it might cheer her up.
 Mary Lou's voice sounded truly grateful when he did call. "Oh, yes, we're still hopeful" she replied to his question. "I'll let you know if we hear anything"
 Her sincerity embarrassed Bryn- nor.
 "I-I'm afraid I won't be here for the next few days" he stammered You see, I'm being married tomor- row. We're going to Paris for few days, you know He felt tactless in saying it, yet Mary Lou seemed positively en- unused. He had to admit that she had been the best kind of sport ! about the whole affair.
 She's a topping kid" he pom dered as he hung up the receiver wish I hadn't been so mean tc her that first night she came te town. But, after all, that's thing of the past"
 Immediately his thoughts swung to the future. Tomorrow at this time he and Clarice would be or their way to Paris-and two week! of excitement.