The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-15

i, fighting for him. Why didn't he call up one of his men at Three Rivers?"
 .'That's 1t. Dad would not hire anyone. He'd do 1t himself. When I was l. little girl up in the camps I used to jump into bed and cover my head whe nhe went off on one of his mad fighting trips. The strain of living with him shortened mothers days" Dona stood up and caught Dudley by the arms. You see, we have to, do something" :. Dudley stared at her for 8 full minute before he spoke. "Td likely make him mad and he'd tell me to go home and play golf, but I'd do anything for you, D." He pulled her closer to him. eff I drag your Dad back from Three Rivers with out his having killed anybody what will be my reward?" His lips were eagerly near to hers now. Dona smiled up at him. What would you ask?" she parried.
 her against him. "What have been asking for the past three months?"
 Dona pushed him away. You'll have to make lot of preparat- ions." She was smiling now. Dud- ley had come through with more credit than she had expected and she was ashamed of the thoughts that had been lurking in the back of her mind.
 Your answer first, my little lady" He caught and held her tightly.
 "Whatever you ask, but you must get father to give up this wild idea of shooting someone" Playfully she showed him away as he tried to gather her slender shoulders in a close embrace. Your reward, Sir Knight, must wait upon your suc- cess"
 Dudley shook her lightly and re- leased her. You are hard task master, Princess" He bowed with a wide sweep of his arm. But your knight rides forth at dawn to do your bidding4'
 "At dawn and in my roadster. I am going to Three Rivers with you, sir"
 ''No you don't! This may be a case of hog-tying your fond parent and shipping him back by express. This is a mans job and I refuse to allo wthe future Mrs Winters to be involved in 1t. You will sit right here and await the boy from the telegraph office. Once every hour or ofterer he will deliver a report on the progress at Three Rivers" Dud ley patted his chest and struck a heroic attitude that was gravely comical.
 Standing before her in his faultlessly tailored suit, his hair combed back smoothly and his tie knotted with carless perfection, Dudley Winters looked more capa- ble of braving the dangers of a bridge party among dofagers than embarking upon a dangerous and rough mission. Dona was certain however that he had the strength to handle the job.
 Just the same I'm going. I'll stay at the company hotel and be perfectly safe and I may be able to help. Don't you want me where you can see me every day." She arose and moved nearer with her face upturned.
 You go, lady," Dudley grinned. Secretly he was glad she was going If she stayed she might locate this stranger, Black, and that was far from his desire. He was little nervous and great deal jealous of the dashing cowman who had res cued Dona. Of course it had been his own luck to be playing golf at the precise hour when she had been Kidnapped, and the luck of a stranger to be standing on the side walk to see what happened.
 You'd better toddle home now and get ready. We'll have to start early" Dona patted his cheek and escaped before he could catch her.
 'This is one morning when I'll have something to get up for" Dudley smiled as he moved toward the door. After picking up his hat from the chair into which he had tossed 1t he faced her. Tt wuld be fitting and proper for me to search until find a flurderous weapon like the one your Dad was oiling, suppose" He grinned as he slid his hat firmly over his smooth hair..
 Tt would not. You are to pre- vent shooting-not to help or do any yourself" Dona spoke severely and earnestly.
 >'.No danger of me shooting any, one! I'm no plainsman. Cunning is out of my line. If there is any tough stuff I'll have to use my fists or a club" He opened the hall door. "Got one for 0 good night ?" Dona slipped forward and placed a swift kiss on his lips, then turn ed to the stairs and ran up to her room. Dudley Winters walked down the white stone steps of the Delo town house as though the hard slabs had been cushioned with air. He poked the sleeping cha iiffeur in fha carN af fha clirb