Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-05-16

the going hard for a man of your
standing" Flynn continued.
My dear sergeant, you would have
started the fireworks long ago If you
had anything tangible to proceed
upon"
Flynn slipped his hlghball. You're
being well paid for shielding this girl,
of course. | don't blame you a bit, but
you're too big q figure In your pro-
fession TO get into trouble with the
police"
Dan Mcnamara is my friend"
We'll, Mac Is out of it. He can't
protect you because he must protect
himself. 1t might interest you to know
that Nance Belden and a lost h~eIress,
Penelope Gatlin. are the same person,
and ! have the Paris police watching
her right now"
Are you quite certain the girl Is
still at that Paris address?" asked
Stephen.
81 know it."
Il know she isn't-and the Paris po-
lice do not know where she is"
"Do your
mo, but If | did | wouldn't tell you"
Look here" said Flynn. whats it
worth to your young girl friend to
have me lay off the case?"
I'll give you twenty dollars In Con
federate currency. You were offered
real money once and refused IT,"
They looked at each other search
lngly, then both laughed. 81 see there
amt much use punipin' you, Doc"
Flynn admitted. "Well, a fellow can't
be ruled Off for trying"
When were you to see a doctor
last?"
AT the age of twenty-five. Why?"
How old are you?
"Forty-two."
We'll, just to prove I'm friendly I'll
give you a quick physical examination.
1t may save you a fee later from some
other physician. Mind If l give you a
quick look-see?"
go to IT," said Flynn.
Stephen tested Flynn's heart action
and lungs and took his blood pressure
You're up thirty-six points, he told
him.
Flynn was distinctly perturbed.
What does that mean?"
1T means that you have a fairly well
developed cas- of hardening Of the ar
teries. If you were to be re-examined
physically, for promotion. you might
be retired on pension"
~ couldn't afford that" cried Flynn.
I've got a wife and five children"
Nevertheless, | would suggest you
apply for a six months leave of alb
sence and have me treat you. How's
your eyesight?"
Grand" P. Flynn mumbled.
II doubt 1t, Sergeant. III bet you a
hundred dollars you cannot look into
this little mirror fifteen minutes with
out averting your gaze. Want to earn
the hundred?"
II can't afford that much of a bet,
Doc"
well, then, we'll not bet, but If you
can I'll give you a hundred dollars"
Stephen produced a hand mirror and
held it two feet In front of Flynn
and about six inches above the level Of
his glance. He took out his watch.
"Go!" he said. And remember I'm
watching you. If you get through this
test successfully there's hope for your
arteriosclerosis."
p. Flynn grinned and gazed. In
three minutes the effort oppressed him.
Stephens voice reached him as from
a distance.
you are going TO sleep, Sergeant"
Then, "You can't stand Ii. Sergeant.
You're going to sleep, | tell %you-to
sleep"
I'm not" Flynn protested drowsily.
just as his eyes closed and his head
fell forward on his breast.
Stephens soft hands stroked the de-
tective's brow. "Why did you call to
see meY"
ITO get you to identify the photo
graph Flynn's voice was faint.
"Why was that necessary"
Flynn hesitated, struggled a little.
but lay back quietly again as Stephens
facile hands resumed their light mas
saying. "Are you going to oppose me,
Sergeant?"
mo. Doctor"
"Will you answer questions truth
fullyY
"Yes. Doctor" The tones were dead
and l~ifeless. for Flynn slept a hyp-
notic sleep.
"Why was 1t necessary that | should
identify the photograph"
1--WE got to know before | act, Doc
tor. The matron at San Quentin says
it's Nance Belden, but the photograph
Is on the passport of Penelope Gatlln."
why do you want this girl?"
She's made a fool out of me-and
she can pay well to be let alone"
You're not interested In seeing her
returned to PRISON.
"Not a d-n bit, Doctor. Why
should IL"
THAT name, Penelope Gatlin, Is bad
luck" Stephen warned. Never repeat
1t to a human soul. If you do 1t may
mean your death. And your Oldest
child will be kidnapped, tortured and
killed."
"oh. God. no." Flynn cried out In
agony.
lyon must FORGET penelope Catlin