Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-11-03

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US get the right kind Of security. Not
stocks and bonds that zis-sis up and
down, not collateral on paper, but
character Character Is the only thing
You can bank on, and II Is the only
thing that Will pull this country out
OF the slump
While Dickson was confronting his
directors and standing adamant, his
cashier, Cluett, was weakening before
the onslaught Of the gang leader.
you know what we do TO welchcrs,
don't You cluett2"
II know I--Dude," nc pleaded, his
face u livid white md his hands
trembling "Oh, I must have been
crazy I lost my head completely"
"Thnt's your funeral. We've got
$4,000 coming to us" Dude stared
him In the eye and Cluett dropped
his head.
II haven't got It,"
Then what did you want to gamble
forp II you'd have beat us out Of
| SO G's you'd have been paid--wouldn't
your Well, we want our dough-"
"I'm sorry, Dude, but r.
"That won't do us any good"
Perhaps If you'll walt little while,
l might"-
ut ought to be easy for you to lay
your mitts on the dough. There's
plenty Of 1t laying around here"
Good heavens, mani" Cluett was
horrified,--to take money from the
bank meant arrest, disgrace he
couldn't do that.
Dude smiled. you don't have to
do nothing"
what do you inean7"
"All you got to do Is to fix things
for us, and we'll do the rest, see?'
Cluetts face frightened. us there
any chance Of my becoming involved
In this2'
Dude sneered. "You2 You're all
right as long as you establish an alb
for tonight Be sure you're with
somebody responsible In case any
questions are asked, understand"
Couldn't you make 1t some Other
timep"
Listen. buddy; you're getting by
easy" Dude caught the sound Of
somebody approaching the door. Quit
squawking; we're leaving now, but
we'll be back. 30 long
They left by another door just as
Mrs. Dickson pushed open the one by
which they had entered. She caught
Cluett pouring out drink. "oh
OIL"
"oh, hellol Phyllis"
"This will never do during business
hours. What's the matter with you-
you're trembling?"
"Am n Why IL don't know any
reason that I should be unless, OF
course, It's you" The drink had stead
led him.
"Me?" she laughed. do you mind
putting up with me until the finan-
cial genius gets done geniusing?"
mo, of course not" He looked al
her curiously. What are YOU doing
tonight, Phyllisp"
"Whyp"
I'VE could go out to dinner. and
after dinner
ITO night have reserved for Q
very special occasion. Believe 1t o,
not, it's our wedding anniversary. Ton,
probably doesn't remember it. But
then they never do. do theya"
| Sometimes. Aren't you going t.
invite me2"
"You?" She was surprised at the
request. "Oh, no can do. It's all SCI
for just few Of Toms closes
| friends"
IF you don't invite me, I'm com.
ing anyway"
Don't be silly, Cyril. Why are 70,
| SO anxious to Gomez"
ITO be near you"
WHAT"
Don't you know I've been Graz!
about ycu for years?r He took he
in his arms. She was SO surprised
that she remained motionless for al
instant; but in that instant, Mat
Brown entered and saw all. He coul.
not believe his eyes. He made hast.
retreat and did not see Mrs. Dickson
break away
why, Cyril, you're insanel" she ex
claimed.
mo, no, I'm not 1 deliberatel,
avoided you. I was afraid of making
q fool of myself. But I won't stan'
it any longer" He started toward he
again,
cyril" She pushed him away.
please forgive me, Phyllis" He go
la grip on himself. II lost my hea
for moment. But / could not he'll
it, Phyllis"
II Matt hurried to Dickson's office
! "Well, Matt, get ready for the bi
moment The banker was all smiles
He had prevented merger and wa
about to bring happiness to Mat
Starting tomorrow, you become as
sistant cashier" He Placed both hand
on the lads shoulders and looked hir
squarely in the eyes, proud of him
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