Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1932-06-29

the day or night. It's a wonder the
guards haven't shot him long age
But l can't see him humping VIII
Jams off. That's where my engine
misses fire every time. / guess I'm
not as bright as | used TO be-"
I've HAD about enough Of II" de-
clared Jerry, a reckless CLEAN In his
gray eyes. you fellows keep your
eye on me and when l start some
thing, be ready to jump right into
the middle of IL. / haven't been In q
good. old fashioned, knock-down-and-
drag-out bar-room brawl for so long
that I'm beginning TO crave action
wish Ia brought along a couple
OF older men," complained Stevens
plaintively. TITS all right to fight
when there isn't any other way 10
get out Of trouble. But the older you
get, the more peaceable you become.
a second too late, young man, and
that Limpy will empty a whole clip
into you before you reach him."
Jerry's face bore a stubborn ex-
preston which the detectives words
failed to erase. The flyer was fed up
with inaction and was determined to
force things to a conclusion. The
sooner the better.
Emory, a wide smile on his reckless
face, cared little what happened so
long as something happened soon.
He was enjoying every minute of his
stay on the island. Not since the
armistice had his nerves tingled with
such ~pleasurable anticipation of i'm
pending action as they did here,
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in peace brot the inevitable crisis
just that much closer. Even the thot
that the murderer might pick him as
his next victim did not decrease his
happiness by a single whit. He be-
lieved he could take care Of himself
and the excitement of the moment
would make the experience a delight
was of the days, months and years
OF probable boredom to come when
this adventure had reached whatever
conclusion was destined for 1t
Look" exclaimed Stevens. Here
comes Miss Wentworth. In a hurry,
too"
The girl was approaching thru the
scrub, her face pale and drawn with
ron, Mr.. Calhoun" she gasped.
I must get off this island this norm
whats the matter?" demanded
Jerry and Emory at the same mo-
ment. She had not been as over
wrought and nervous during those
horrible few minutes after Will
"Ashwood is making me marry him.
That plane has gone after a minis
ter"
The three men stared at her in
amazement. Jerry, his face suddenly
pale, rose quickly to his feet and
turned toward the house.
quietly. Here's where the lid blows
off"
Emory, smiling contentedly, rose
and started after his friend. Stevens
sat still, watching them quizzically.
Where you fellers going?' he
called.
Jerry stopped in mid stride.
THE housepartys going to break
up now" he snapped. I'm going to
take Ashwood apart ana see what
makes him tick"
And what are the guards going
to be doing?" asked the detective
%curiously.
Are you coming?" demanded Jerry
shortly.
'Uh, huh, in just a minute, If you'll
sit down and plan things a little bit
first. / never was one to rush right
into trouble. Come on, sit down. Five
ten minutes isn't going to make or
break anything"
Jerry and Emory hesitated. Their
fighting blood was at the boiling point
and logic was not what they wanted.
ives voice was %petulant. DO you
want to do the best thing for Miss
Wentworth or do you just want to
fight?'
They sat down. Emory looked de-
cidedly sulky.
"Ali right said Stevens. Now,
Miss wentworth, you sit down, too,
and tell us all about 1t Well get
things fixed up somehow. If we have
to fight, | reckon we can DO a pretty
good job. II a little ferniggeling
around will settle things, Wen do
that. But tell us what it's all about"
She glanced at him gratefully and
sank to the ground. His quiet, kindly
voice impressed her with confidence.
H~esitantly, laconically, she told them
Of Ashwood's plans for her abduction.
"Phewl" Emory whistled, at the
conclusion of her story. THE little
guy has nerve enough, I'll hand him
that"
Jerry had fought down his impulse
for swift, decisive action.
How about a marriage li~cense?"
he asked.
He didn't mention that" replied
the girl simply.
THE flyers might be able to get
one wherever they're going after the
minister hazarded the old man.
II wonder" ventured Jerry, hest
family, whether he would have
threatened to carry you away If you
had been married already"
mo telling, said Stevens positive
ely. You can't guess the way that
~feller's mind will turn. It's a fifty
Il don't believe he would take a
married woman off" stated Emory.
THAT birG has a code Of morals all
"Weli, I'm not married." she said
fatty, so there's no use guessing
ut might be worth taking a chance
on observed Jerry, a spot of red on
each cheek-bone. She looked at him,
not understanding. when Is this
marriage business going to be pulled
Off"
think" Her voice was discouraged.
"Ashwood plans to leave here tomor-
row"
WHAT" demanded all three men
at once.
yes, didn't you know? He says we
can be at his yacht b. tomorrow
evening"
Looks like we stand ready to lose
our share of the reward" mourned
Stevens. UNLESS something happens
tonight there doesn't seem much
chance for us to claim the rescue OF
the kidnapped folks. We can't very
well collect on them If Limpy turns
them loose on his own accord. l just
knew ! wasn't going to get that pecan
grove so easyi"
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