Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-12

nifty. Yen are most kind to
a take this trolIble for a stran-
ger. and shall never forget
It," And she held out her hand.
McNamRrA locked In puzElement at
Lanny. Whats happened to her?" he
demanded
you've figured everything out TO a
gnat's eyelash for Penelope. but what's
going to happen TO me?"
THE connection OF the plan I've just
outlined has given me brain flag, Lanny
IT'S cost me a nights sleep. I don't
know what's going 10 happen 10 you,
and I don't much care. You're a
smart woman and II you can't figure
a way cut Of your end OF the mess
don't call on me for help"
II wish could relish that compli-
mcnt," Lanny retorted dryly. How
ever, II you think I'm not going TO
laugh myself sick over this you're a
poor Judge of women. GoOd-by, you
old crook, and God bless you. Kiss
him, Penelope"
A becoming modesty caused the girl
to hesitate Just q little, then she came
to the chief and implanted a most lady
like kiss ON his blue jowl. You're
very kind, MIR. McNamara," she as
Sured him again.
"Cripes." he muttered and went on.
Dan McNamaraS estimate of the
ability OF Detective Sergts. Flynn
and Angelloti did them no injustice.
Indeed, they proved even smarter than
their chief credited them with being.
Angelloti's adventure with Dan Nc
Namara they passed over as an un-
avotclable accident; AngeilUa was Ger
tain MrMannara had mt Ppp0Cpiunri
him. He felt certain NcNamaEa had
no suspicion that his house was under
surveillance, although Flynn had men,
tai reservations on that point, for the
Irish are a psychic race.
After watching DR.. Burt enter and
leave the chiefs house on Ghursday
night. when they knew the chief would
not be home until midnight, they de-
cided to investigate. The unlocked
cellar door gave them pause; Flynn
whispered that he was always SuSpt-
cious of things that came too easy.
They crept upstairs and found Dan
McNamaras ex-convict guest reading
IN bed. Both detectives recognized him,
SO while Angelloti guarded him Flynn
made q hurried but thorough search
Of the premises. They were not in
the house more than i've minutes.
We've been like two pups, chasing
they met at their car. The chiefs Np
to his old tricks, babying convict
with the con, and that's the bird DR..
Burt is calling to treat"
"The girls been there. Just the same,
Amadeo my boy. There was hpstick
on the bureau and that's something
| old lady Mcnamara don't use. And
found a roll of adhesive, the heel of
Q roll of bandage and q soiled sheet
with some blo0dStains on it in the
dirty clothes basket In the bath room .
AngellOti was convinced. Where did
she go2"
She might have doubled back to
that old nurses house again, but 1
doubt that because she knows that's
risky
well, let's give Miss I.annings house
a prowl, anyhow"
Flynn was one of those hearty fell
lows who win try anything twice, so
they went Immediately 10 Lanny's
house. The lights in front were out
when they arrived, so Flynn pussyfooted
around to the rear of the cottage to
see If any lights were lighted there.
Finding none, he listened for possible
voices. Hearing none, he cautiously
lifted the lid off Lanny's garbage can
| and bent his fiashlight on 1t. He was
rewarded for his courage by finding
| stained bandage with. clipped adj
heSive tape clingi1g to it. This tell
tale evidence he carried around to
Angelloti; they entered their car, drove
a block and inspected the clue in the
light of the dash lamp. Then they
silently shook hands.
Nothing is ever lost If you know
where it is" Flynn rejoiced. I'm go
ing to get my miSsus q Winter coat
with my half of the reward. Wen bone
the district attorney for search war
rant tomorrow, and tomorrow night
when the old lady gets home, wen
make the pinch"
shall we pinch her as an Access
sory?"
"Amadeo, my boy, unless you're look
ing hard for something. it's = mistake
to see too much or know too much
This tanning woman. is a friend of
the chiefs. AS far as the public ever
need know We picked the girl up on
the street."
-Angelioti nodded his acquiescence:
they got the search warrant on the