The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-01-08
Chapter IS
Sally Plays Detective

sally flays Detective
TN no detective" said Sally, "but
= I've got an idea about this. You're
working on the proof of Mcdonald.
innocence-"
I'm trying to find the man thai
Benton used to help him." said Philip
that's all that can save Mcdonald
sgen though he has your father fight.
ing for him."
Then I'll work on Giles Benton,
MD Sally. ~I'n find out who Marty
b and I'll bet she'll unraveI a thing
e two"
I don't like your turning detec-
i've" said Philip. You stick to your
dszk and stay away from Benton"
IN do my work. of course" said
sally. with a mischievous smile
But my time after Office hours is
ny own"
SO you can be impudent, too
nd Philip. "I'm finding out new
things about you. Sally"
IL I develop into a good detective,
may leave your employ" said Sally
There must be a career for a really
ialenied lady detective"
You might apply to Giles Benton"
Philip suggested. IF I'm not mis-
nken you've found favor with him"
sally made a wry face. mo thank
you III stick to my desk and wait
for better offer"
There Is a better offer waiting for
ypn.- Philip said, looking at her
steadily.
Sally flushed. Perhaps he was teas
Ing her. She could never be sure
whether he was serious or not. He
had seemed serious enough the
cher night, when he had said he
loved her.
7 must get to work." said Sally
1nd led TO the outer Office.
She did not see Philip again that
osy. except when he passed her door
On the way to his own Office. It was
long. hot day, and Sally was glad
enough to get away at five o'clock.
She stopped by the hospital to see
Nay. but she was not allowed to go
n May was doing nicely" the nurse
informed her. but she was still suf-
fe1lng from the effects of ether. Sally
lei her telephone number and went
% 70 the Morris house.
There was still time for dip in the
pool before dinner. Sally changed
into her bathing suit and went down
. The pool. where she found Mary
n deck chair, with Bob Dawes close
beside her.
Darling. I'm so glad you've come. u
said Mary. "Bob's been asking me
e marry him all afternoon and I'm
absolutely worn out refusing him. In
another hour my resistance will be
broken down and l may say yes to
Get rid Of him"
VIII you go to dinner with me,
6ally7" asked Bob Dawes. his face
deeply flushed.
I told Dennison you'd both have
dinner here" said Mary. "Tm going
out and you shall have it alone to-
gether."
Sally felt sorry for Bob. whom
she thought deserved better treat
ment at Mary's hands. She did not
care for Mary's cruel teasing.
Mary can't order our lives" she
told Bob airily. 'Of course I'll have
dinner with you-anywhere you say"
II you don't mind too much.
wish you'd have dinner here as
asked you to-" said Mary coldly.
Giles Benton has gone away for a
DAY or two and since l have to 60
cut Dad will be all alone. He hates
eating dinner alone. That's why
scarcely ever have a chance t. go out.
"a counted on you and Sally to stay"
All right" said Sally. We'll stay
and keep him company. won't we.
Bob?"
Bob nodded unhappily. Sally knew
better than TO argue with Mary when
Ehe was in this mood. One could win
oy holding out long enough. but there
was no fun winning over Mary.
sally was curious about Mary's real
reason for asking them to stay. She
could not believe that Mr.. Morris
needed or wanted their company.
The Butler Supplies A Clue
a S for Giles Benton being out of
4 4 town. Sally was sure that meant
ne had gone to see Marty" Hadn't
he told the mysterious Marty to leave
town. and that he would see her in
. few days? II she knew where Giles
had gone, she would know where
Marty was.
Dennison, the butler, unexpectedly
supplied her with the information
she wanted.
DO you know where Mr.. Benton
went Dennison?" Sally asked. when