Evening star., 1940-05-28

he said, "my place shall be strictly
q bachelors quarters"
They reached the street, and Phil
looked about to see if any one was
watching. He feared Bert Cava-
naugh might be shrewd enough to
have his place under surveillance
But he saw no one.
The street were dark. The city
was blacked out again. They crossed
a small park, then followed the
boulevard. Babs was still clinging
to his arm.
Where are you taking me?" she
asked.
ITO the home of one of the clerks
at the Embassy" he told her. ITS
all fixed. You can stay there until
tomorrow night when your boat
sails. If Bert Cavanaugh is really
hunting you, he'll never think of
looking for you there"
Then I may not see you again,
Philip" Babs said in a small voice.
Says She'll Write.
"Well, you can always write me
a line" he said, 'if you remember
me-"
Sure. can write line"
They reached the doorway of the
house. Phil pressed some money
into her hand. This is a loan, of
course, Babs."
III pay back every cent, Philip.
I'll land job as soon as I reach the
States. 1 always have my legs if
nothing else"
why so bitter. Babs? Aren't we
treating you right?"
"Oh, sure. . You're a swell guy.
A grand person, mean"
You're grand person yourself,
Babs," Phil said, and kissed her.
Then he rang the doorbell and
turned her over to the Dubonnets.
Leaving Babs in her secure hide
away, Phil walked along the dark
boulevard until he found a taxi.
Then he rode downtown. He got
got out in front of a dingy room
Ing house in the foreign quarter.
The house looked blank with its
black curtained windows. He went
to the door and pressed the bell
button. A buxom, untidy woman
answered.
II wish to see Eddie Shane, the
American" Phil said
"Mr. Shane is not here. I do not
know when he will come back"
Phil is Disappointed.
Phil frowned in disappointment.
He brought out name card and a
pencil. He wrote on the card:
Eddie: Come to the embassy, or
phone. I have some money for you"
He handed the card to the woman.
will you see that he gets this?
It is very important"
Certainly, sir :"
Phil re-entered his taxi and in
structed the driver to take him to
the International Club. He had been
assigned to investigate Bert Cava-
naugh by the chief consul, and the
international Club was a good
place to start any investigation con-
cerning foreigner. The club al
ways reeked with gossip
Ten minutes later he entered the
small but imposing stone-fronted
club. And one of the first persons
he saw was Bert Cavanaugh.
Cavanaugh was obviously on his
way out for the evening. He was
wearing tails and top hat and car
rying a black topcoat over his arm
He looked the perfect gentleman
Hello, Lawrence" he said. Come
Into the bar and have drink on
me-"
Thanks" said Phil, and walked
with him into the bar. There, he
said, Find your envelope yet, Cava-
naugh?"
"You know the answer, so I'll not
bother to say it."
'Your bid has been raised" Phil
said. "A certain party offered me
5000 for it.
Cavanaugh's Face Hardens.
Cavanaugh's face hardened. But
the next moment he was smiling
easily.
That's lot of money. Do you
expect to take it?"
II haven't made up my mind yet. "
Cavanaugh looked him squarely
In the eyes. Don't" he said. II
may be able to raise the ante"
Phil laughed, "I'd rather have
that envelope than a gold mind
Too bad I don't have it."
"And don't you?"
mo"
Cavanaugh smiled crookedly then
dipped his drink. Finally. he said