The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-15
Before The Blitzkrieg
by Rupert Grayson

Factory, and that they were prov
ing obstinate. Then someone said
that Trent would be able to man.
age them all right, and Otto said
he wasn't so sure. Trent was too
gentlemanly in mis- notions-that
was the exact phrase he used
and that he might have to go out
there himself. And that's about all,
I'm afraid"
"Have you any idea who this
Trent is?" KS voice had the sound
Of ice and steel in it.
Hes someone OF Importance at
this Factory, and. I gather, Is in
charge of these air operations
which are so vital to the scheme,
whatever it Isl"
x sighed.
Eyes, that's what we want to
know-exactly what 1t is" He
paused, and stared at Coral. But
he was looking through her. and
not at her. At last he spoke again:
you have done very WE'LL" he said.
slowly. Extraordinarily WELL"
Cazelton stared, a trif' sulkily.
This was unusual -raise from x.
And these are the important
items which claim your immediate
attention, from now on. First. and
most important, t.'y to find out
more about this factory or depot
particularly, where it's located.
The lives of two good mer may de-
pend on your getting that infor-
nation. Secondly, find out all you
can about this man Trent"
There was a moments silence,
then she answered:
II will do my best, of course.
But it will be difficult. There Is one
thing, though"
She broke off and remained ST.
lent. X said sharply:
"Well-what
Her reply came slowly. She
seemed a little embarrassed, and
flushed slightly as she spoke:
1T is Just possible that If he
Otto-goes out to that place, I
might get him to-take me with
him.
X gave that a moments consid-
GRAFTON. then said. very gravely:
IF you could contrive that, It
would be a great-a very great
thing. But it wouldn't be fair not
to warn you that IL you do. you
will carry your life in your hands"
Surprised. she burst out laugh
ing.
How sweet Of you to warn me
but 1t will hardly be a change. l
am doing that now, you know.
These fellows are tough, and I
don't like to think about what
might happen to me II they found
out my real game" She gave lit
tie shudder. But we won't talk
about that. You can rely on me to
do my utmost"
X laid his hand on hers for an
Instant, and his voice was very
kind.
you have courage, my dear.
And I'm sure / can rely on you.
And now. I think this merry meet
ing had better end. It's quite likely
you are being watched. Coral-also
Cazelton. don't think anyone dog
ging either of you would be able
to get in here, but one never
knows. I will leave you now-and
you two'd better separate soon aft
erwards. I won't go yet, but when
do / shall leave, as / came. by
the back entrance. Coco night
and good luck"
He rose, bowed formally TO
Coral, and STROBE
When he had gone Cazelton re-
marked. rather gloomily:'
"A remarkable man, that"
yes. isn't he" she agreed, Gag
erly. "Oh, think he is wonderful"
She used almost the tone OF a
schoolgirl "fan" speaking OF her
pet screen actor, and Charles shot
quick look at her. II was such a
marked change from the very
brisk, 5usiness-like manner she
had shown hitherto.
II gather you haven't been one
OF ks people long" he said. But
you're knocking spots off some Of
us oldsters. by the look Of It,"
NO" she answered. Il have
not been working for him long.
But he has been so wonderfully
good TO me-before. you know"
She said no more, and Cazelton
asked no questions. He could be