Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-25
INSTALMENT xxx.


ness. While she had been in imminent,
hourly danger of arrest, Of public dis
grace that, no matter what the final
outcome, must have left her crushed
and broken. nothing else had mattered.
Danger of some sorts, there still was.
In spite of Charley the truth about the
part Ross had played, at Meyer
Zahn's instance, might come out; Mar
tina might be held up in the taoloios
as the ready dupe Of gigolo, who had
been the tool of a blackmaiitng gang.
And he could guess the effect that that
would have upon her. In any case, even
II publicity could be averted, she her-
self must know all the vague and dread
ful suspicious that he had fairly seen
taking form in her mind must be con-
firmed; that couldn't be helped
He looked UP. from the street, and
saw that Carols windows were sun
lighted, late though it was. So he went
straight up. Steven Wentworth let nun
IN.
"where's Carol?" he said. DULY.
''Down at your place with Mortna-
unless Connollys found them and lock-
ed them both up' said Steve. Tnat
was fool stunt. Peter,
His lawyers mind couldn't get away
from what beth Carol and Peter had so
cheerfully and blandly ignored-the
presumptuous, outrageous defiance OF
the law and all its powers.
"Oh, forget it. Stevel" said Peter,
YEARLY. TITS all right now"
Steve was leading the way into the
living room He turned, amazed, at
Peters words, and stared at him
Peter saw Arthur Bouton, stretched out
in a chair. highball beside him. He
AS Quickly. as concisely as he could,
he told the story.
'T will be damned" said Martha's
lawyer, when he had done. And I've
said in my day that the New YORK
Police Department was constitutionauy
incapable of producing a detectivel It's
the first time since the Camorra got
Joe Petrosino that I've anad any doubts
what do we do now, Arthur" said
Steve. -, .
touch with the D. A., Of course. Con-
nollyll have to grin and act as II ne
we're pleased--and they daren't let any
thing that'll hurt Mrs. Thayer come
out If they can help it. Shed better
STAY where she is till Connollys had
time to. call of his men and tear up
his warrant. We might as Wen go On
down"
Three tired men, who looked more
Rke the bearers Of tidingS OF disaster
than the couriers Of good fortune. went
downstairs then and waited while the
doorman whistled for cab. From
across the street 3 tall, elderly man
came, limping q little. Bouton naileo
him, surprised.
mfr. Cameronl" he said.
"Ah. Boutonl I'm lookin' for some
ueople called Wentworth-my daugn-
ter's with them, I fancy. Is this Inc
house?"
peter looked curiously at Martha's
father. He was tall man, tnougn' a.
the moment. he was little di-neteleo,
hr had the fastidious bearing CT one
WHO thought much Of his appearance.
Bouton performed introductions
Ian. S9r. Wayne-yesl 1t was you
Who felenhoned me. I'm greatly IN
yolIr debt. II can see Marthar--,I
NJ was Bouton, tire iInpassiye, VINO
laughed almost historically. But II was
steve wentworth who, in the CAP,
dunz the story at Cameron.
Dcsod bless my SOUL" said Cameron.
sWeIl-the girl has some good frlenos-
that's inadequate, but u seems 70
about all can say III WANT !" nies'
this detective, Mitchell
Brooks was still on guard In front
~ Peters house. But Bouton Khe"
aim and explained matters 70 mn. Ia
fAyDSEAAFE al AAAC eAAAANs
ssveli-seein' that you're here, sir, I'll
4aI,s a chance and wait downstairs.
F,1t You'll understand III have 70 make
an arrest II I see the lady?
.sOf course" said Bouton.
peter used his key. Manuel, hah
asleeu in the kitchen. its door VICE
opsn- started to his feet; ne snllleo'
hsnpflv. as he saw Peter. Carol, looK-
ire tired came out Of Peters room.
she looked once at Peter. Then she
Aa asThen-it's all right2" she said. Peter
,oddad She turned back. Martha"
She called, gently. Martha, dear-its
an riel1t-you-you're safe
Martha came out. For q second -
ker father and nung herself upon niin'
aoh. father-fatheri" she eEied.
sBut-darling-how did you get here?
Won were In Palm Beach
STARTED I'D by train" said Cameron
SEaaasfIv slow. Changed TO plane.
Had TO make q forced landing some
where in New Jersey--always haUeo
New Jersey! Hired car TO come the
-SSt If the way. and here am. Too
late To Be Of any use, it seems, as usual
There was a faint bitterness IN MS
voice peter thought. He was revising
all his impressions OF Henry Cameron
he'd been doing that. indeed, ever slhCe
his first glimpse OF him.
"rather-you mean you hew2 But
you've always said thought
THAT you might need me-for
change" said Cameron. Rather new,
: ti1st so-Well. I came along. Man
ratf1sr likes 70 be needed-hunan fall
: irr- I suppose Feeds his ego, or some
H.. And you've been pretty much
Sc on going your own gait, young
u Martha tried TO speak, and
swallowed a sob instead. Once more,
in a tumble Of words, Peter had 70 tel
"Bad business. Ugly business" said
Cameron. 1--WE an idea Let's Jump a
boat and go across, young Martha--lust
YOU and L How about it, Bouton? VIII
they let her go?"
1T think scatter few days-pro-
vided she gets back when they want
her. Mrs. Thayerll have 70 go before
the grand jury and shell neil. nave n 10 % O e,a
who found the-who found Mr.. Ihayer,
I'll talk TO Barclay. I've an idea hell
be reasonable"
Peter felt himself shut away: all at
once. from Martha. The Dell rang
Manuel opened the door 70 ADMIT Con-
molly and Assistant District ATTORNEY
Barclay. Connolly was subdued, put
cordial
Good evening, Mr. Wayne" he said.
you're clever man, sir-Im glad its
come out as 1t has, thanks 10 the good
work Mitchell did. take credit to my
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