The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
CHAPTER W

Ed the Weasel took up position behind them. He jabbed his gun ln- to Joe's back.
 Forward, march," he command ed.
 At the running board of the Ford he halted them. Pushing them aside but still keeping them covered, he got in and clambered heavily over the front seat into the domain of the chocolates, caramels, bonbons, and con1ec- lions.
 "You'se git in now,' her ordered. Kelly and Joe obeyed. The Weasel sat down on a wooden poH and let the muzzle of his gun tickle the back of Joes neck.
 "Now," he said. with utter com posture, "youse is gonna drive me to Canada"
 Kelly beat Joe to the punch.
 "Canada?" she cried.
 "Yup," said the Weasel dSpas- sionately. Canada" "But I can't go to Canada said Kelly. dismayed. Eve got a very important date in Boston" "Sorry, lady" said the Weasel, but you ain't goin' to Boston. Dat burg aint healthy fer me right now"
 Joe got in a word.
 Are you summering in Can- ada?" he asked, with withering sarcasm.
 '.Mebbe," said the Weasel non- committally. He pressed the gun harder against Joe's neck. "Step on it, buddy An don't try no tricks. When we gotta git gas, you stay in da car an let da hllln station guy fill her up. An I'll tell you da roads. l know 'em. Watch yer step now cause I'm right behind you. I don't want to holt youse kids none, but try double -crossin' he an I'll plug yoJse sure as he'll
 Kitty bit her lip to hold back tears.
 "What delightful travelling companion you're turning out to be-" she managed.
 "Isn't he?" said Joe.
 "Hows dat?" inquired the Weasel from the rear.
 "Pay no attention" said Joe We were practicing our San- skrit."
 ."You stick to English, guy. warned the Weasel
 Back on the main road Joe head ed the car in direction away from Boston at the Weasels command. Why" he inquired, "are you going to Canada? To sing the Maple Laf Forevr' at the To- ronto Exhibition?"
 e'I'm going to Canada" the Weasel told him, with amazing frankness, because the U. s. aint no place for me just now. Ii youse has got to know. stuck up a bank dis morning"
 "The North Collision Bank?' asked Kelly quickly.
 Oats da crib, lady"
 Then you're practically finan- cier," said Joe You ought to pay for the gas and oil for the trip
 Sure" said the Weasel atfably Any objections" Kelly asked If I get out and hitch hike tc Boston? You see, I was going there to be married" "Ain't you married to dis guy?' said the Weasel in some surprise Not yet" said Joe. But she's got hopes"
 The Weasel took Kelly's case under advisement, went into hud- die with himself and presetly came to decision.
 Sorry, lady" he said, but yoJ gotta stay here. You might put la bulls on me trail.'
 Why, I wouldn't dream of do- ing such a thing" said Kelly, out ragged. Honestly, wouldn't
 Nav said the Weasel, T can take no chances. l trusted mol Dnct an she double-crossed me Never again"
 Good man." said Joe, takin: curve neatly.
 Kelly shot him murderou look out of clear blue eyes.
 T suppose" she said acidly that this fits in beautifully witt your plans?"
 Sure" Joe chuckled
 "Oh! You've found something co laugh about?"
 Have I?" said Joe. I'm laughing al Gilbert holding the bag up at tho Copley Plaza"
 Kelly ground white teeth. 'I could kill you"
 T wouldn't" said Joe. "Ther you'd be all alone with Tarzal here"
 "Youse talkin' about me?" put in the Weasel suspiciously.
 Certainly, darling groWlec Kelly. You're never out of oul thoughts"
 Why is it," Joe said to Kelly that women persist in fighting Fate? When I mentioned Kismet