The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-04
= SERIAL STORY
MURDER TO MUSIC .-s 81 s =. ZONES DIVES. :.


4 TAFT greeted him jcvially, introduced
him to Media Starr. "And you al
ready know Harris Rogers
It was while Dai1rie and Rogers
were shaking hands that Leonard
Macy arrived. Expecting anything,
TAFT stood close 10 Feeley. "Dannie,
you've met Leonard Macy, haven't
your"
IL think so'' said Dannie.
"Of course" said Macy urbane-
". mr.. Feeley and ! have q lot
In common"
"Well, I don't know what it is,
said Feeley. You're a millionaire
and I'm not even close"
Macy laughed. II referred 70
our interest in-crime."
TAFT dived into the breach and
requested that everyone be seated.
Here come Anne and Myrna :.
pardon me-" He went forward to
meet the two girls. His breath
caught a little, seeing Myrna. AS
though anticipating his purpose
tonight, she wore the same gown
she had worn the night that DOM
hey was killed. She looked even
lovelier than she had then, and
TAFT tried to believe that In her
eyes was something especially for
him.
You know, TAFT" Harris Rog-
ers said casually when Myrna and
Anne had joined them, "it's really
splendid of YOU but / can't re-
strain my curiosity. Why have
you invited this particular group
to hear The Swingateers tot1ight?"
Bob laughed. well, it's not 80
mysterious. We all have q con-
nection with the band except per-
haps Mr.. Feeley here whom I In
vited simply because he's o very
good friend OF mine. Myrna, Of
course, has the greatest interest
of all In the success Of The Swing
ateers - and Anne Is her best
friend. Mine, too, I hope. Mr..
Macy has an interest which is
somewhat theoretical, but none
theless real. Swing music as a
modern phenomenon has always
intrigued him. As for Miss Starr,
I think she's perhaps the bands
most confirmed fam" TAFT paused.
"As for yourself, Rogers, I don't
think we should forget your guild
ance of The Swingateers over d
long period"
Rogers raised his glass. THANK
you"
Macy spoke up. I am glad to be
here, Mr.. TAFT. But I don't believe
I quite understand your reference
to me-"
"Why meant that you are
interested In the psychological and
physical effects Of swing Music on
the human mind. I DON'T" TAFT
added with a laugh, happen to
agree with your theories. ]
thought perhaps some actual con-
tact with swing music dancers and
a swing band might revise your
opinion"
"But have been in the Golden
Bowl before Macy said.
TAFT raised his eyebrows quiz
ideally. 80? I didn't know that. y
Rogers asked Myrna to dance,
She glanced at TAFT and he warned
her with his eyes that it would
be best for his purpose to be
pleasant to the man she knew
hated her. When Rogers and
Myrna left the table TAFT excused
himself and sought ."Torchy" or
the hand stage.
"Torchy" grinned. Hes h the
ante-room - with a bandage on his
neck. You didn't have somebody
try to discourage his appearance
did you?"
you'd be surprised. Listen
'Torchy' when signal from the
table, let him play the song. When
it's finished I'm going to make an
announcement"
The band leader nodded his UNI
Outstanding, and TAFT satintered
back to the table. He was relieved
that the injury to Weeks hadn't
been serious enough to keep him
away. TAFT wanted 'rhe Cats
Meow, featured tonight, and he
wanted Weeks to play it. He felt
certain that Weeks was somehow
double crossing harris Rogers =
but In what way. he was not def
mite. At any rate, he wanted to
watch Rogers tonight as Weeks
went into the song.
When he reached the table, Media
Starr looked at him indolently. Why
don't you ask me to dancer"
II was about to do that very
thing" TAFT said, holding out his
hands. AS they drifted of, he
added, 1.-THE band is going to play
your song tonight"
Nelda's cool fingers touched the
back OF his neck. That's sweet Of
you," she murfnured.
They danced q moment in
silence and TAFT, acting to his ut