The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-02-03
he~Missing
Heiress
9 by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.
(WNu Servfce)
BY ISABELLE WATT


Ever since that first, Pardon me, II
this seat engaged1" she had felt his
hypnotic gaze upon her. He, too, she
saw from his ticket, was going to New
York city. His luggage was high
grade. Gold initials-were they j. 81
adorned black walrus case.
AS the train stopped, Judy reached
the aisle first. Two strangers accost-
ed her at the foot of the steps. Miss
Herrick? We'd like word with you.'
They took hold of her arms.
Startled, the girl jerked to free her.
self, but the men held on. "Who are
your" she demanded. LET go my
arms. You've got q nerve!"
The two men held their ground.
We've been detailed to take you
home"
"Well, / neveri I'm not this per-
son you're looking for and can prove
1t. hey, Georgel" She had caught
sight of the man who'd occupied the
train seat with her. He was coming
down the steps, carrying two large
suitcases. "These men," she confront
ed him, "think I'm somebody named
Angela Herrick. You can vouch for
me. For goodness sake tell them I'm
Judy Smith. There-my initials arc
on that overnight case he's carrying
for me-" she pointed out to the detec-
tives. you can see for yourselves"
"You can see for yourselves" ac-
quiesced George" gallantly. II can
speak for this young lady,"
Puzzled, but reassured, the men
breathed hasty apologies. This girl,
they said, just fitted the description OF
an heiress, missing now several days,
who had been reported en- route from
Boston to New York.
"Thank you-George,' Judy smiled,
when they were alone.
you're welcome, Judy. Do you be-
lieve In wish fulfillment?"
"That's something to do with
dreams, isn't it?"
"Um HIM, 80 I've heard. Anyway,
was dreaming on the train I had met
you and now l have"
well, you'd better wake up and
help me get out Of here before those
private detectives come back. See
them over by the gate? I'll wager
they're still watching me-"
He looked at her Queerly. She was,
then, that missing heiress. He'd read
something about 1t In the paper, Sup
pose / stick around bit, Miss-Miss
Smith. We seem to have lots of things
in common-initials and glances, for
instance. How about q common
lunch?"
II think you're being horrid, but I'm
starved and would like to give those
dumb sleuths the Slip"
Downtown, in restaurant noted for
its excellent cuisine. Judy's eyes
touched her companions. This time
he blushed. II don't wish to seem
impertinent, Miss Smith," he accented
the name slightly. TITS your own af-
fair II you want to be among the miss
ing, but II could be OF service in any
way-you-you can trust me-" he
blurted out.
$50 you think I'm Angela, tool"
"I've seen your picture in the roto-
gravure."
Il know. We do look alike. Well,
l owe you some explanation, suppose.
I'm Miss Herrick's double. It's a ter
rible thing to be q millionairess.
You're watched every minute. II you
visit girl friend without telling the
world you're reported missing. Poor
Angela ran away to have 4 little
peace. She's on her way home now.
Gave me the wink when she walked
past those detectives who detained me.
You see, stall of reporters and cam.
era men, while she sails by incognito
In wig and one of those new wells.
You must cross your heart and hope
to die you won't ever tell"
'No, won't tell"
He was she saw, looking at her
with misgivings. you're disappoint-
ed that you didn't rescue an heiress?
I'm sorry"
'I'm tickled to death you aren't that
Herrick girl. / was JUS. wondering
how many other travellers you call
George"
"Why, George. L"
Because / won't have 1t! Do you
hear? Suppose hadn't been me, but
some other fellow, why-here you'd
been, having luncheon with some other
George"
"Why. George-Say, what is your
name. anyway"
"It's George" George confessed.
George Jarvis Saunders. Only
dropped off my Hrst name. Always
hated 1t till / heard you say it. Say
II again, will your"
"All right. you silly old-4George.
never went out with 4 man before,
really" she conflded. "But / have to
have little life Of my own"
Sure you do. Judy" Saunders
stared at her In open admiration.
Suppose l run along now and show
my samples. I'm in 1ewelry-get
big discount on engagement rings, you
know. Couldn't you meet me for din
ner and begin that little life Of your
own-our ownW
"I'd love to-" smiled Judy. II don't
have to double for Angela this eve
ming, thank heaven!"
George paid the check II have a
hunch," he said at parting. that you
won't be anybody's double very long
because you'll be somebody's better
half. Are you good at arithmetic?