The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-30
CHAPTER TwESTY-NINE

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When Jill heard the door click
ominously after the departing
Fenwick, she turned quickly to-
ward Rothbury, the politicians
secretary, but he already was dis
appearing through the door into
his own office. II closed after
him, and she was alone In the big
room.
She realized, suddenly, that she
had been terribly foolish to take
such a chance, to place herself
entirely in the power of q man
like Fenwick.
She had been actuated by her
worry over Bob and her determine
ton to guarantee his safety If she
had to give up her precious con-
fession In return.
Now. here she was, locked in
Fenwick's office. No one knew
she was there, certainly no one
who could help her. The confess
sion was worse than useless where
1t was, reposing in the general de-
livery department at the main
postoffice.
Bob gone, too -.
Two Persons
With the two persons who
threatened his safety and reputa-
ton under his control, Fenwick
could take his time figuring out
some way to get rid Of them.
That he wouldn't hesitate to
commit murder to make sure Of
their silence, she didn't doubt.
A man who would do what he
had done to his best friend and
partner. Thomas Macquerry, a
man who already had tried to
cause a fatal accident to Bob
Brock, she was certain he was be-
hind the attempt on Bob's life,
wouldn't be held back now by any
feeling Of conscience.
What a fool I've been" Jill told
herself. but in spite Of the fact
that she bitterly blamed herself
for bungling, she couldn't help but
feel an inner glow that her pre-
dicament was a result of her ef-
forts to help the man she loved.
She walked over to the door
leading to the outer office. AS
she had suspected, it was locked
from the outside.
Open Door
Then she tried Rothbury's door.
II, too, was locked. Frightened,
she started to pound on the door
with her fists.
open this door," she screamed.
open this door,"
A full minute went by before her
tactics brought any results. Then
Rothbury was looking down at her.
On his face was well simulated
expression of surprise.
why, Miss Talbot, what's
wrong ?" he asked.
1T want out of here" she de-
manded. why have I been lock-
ed In this office
Locked I'M" He appeared to
be honestly surprised. "oh, yes
Mr.. Fenwick's door sometimes
locks from the outside. The
safety catch is loose. 1t should
be fixed"
But your door was locked, too"
81 can't understand it, unless the
catch got accidentally pushed"
We'll, please unlock the outer
door for me. now. l wish to 60"
Just a minute. Didn't you
want to know about this man you
call Bob Brock"
yes"
Il just phoned several places,
and finally located him in the
Rawlton hospital. He's been IN an
accident"
Accident Ohw The girl was
close to hysteria. 1t had happened
Fenwick's second attempt had beer
more successful than his first
She turned fiercely on Rothbury.
Take me to him! demand
that you take me to him.
My dear young lady, If you'll
just be calm, that's exactly what
I intended to do. ! have a car
waiting, and IL you'll wait until
get my hat"
Hurry" the girl commanded.
Rothbury disappeared into his
own office again, and was gone
for nearly two minutes before he
reappeared, his brown fedora on