The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1940-03-08
$4,000 REV ARD
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By PAUL MAURICE VEST
Mcclure syndicate-wNU serviceJ


" typed. She supposed it was
bill. Idly her slender. brilliant
tipped fingers ripped open the flap
and drew out a bulky, folded sheet
of cheap newsprint paper. Curious
ly, she unfolded the thing and a puz-
lied frown puckered her forehead.
The words 'S25, 900 REWARD"
were smeared IN great black letters
across the top of the page.
1925, 900 REWARD FOR INFOR-
NATION LEADING TO THE CAP
TURE, DEAD OR ALIVE, OF NICK
GARSATTI, PUBLIC ENEMY =.
Beneath the caption was the pic
ture of a man in convlcts uni
form.
Her frown deepened as she no.
ticed the pencilled scrawl.
Don't he look like somebody you
know"
There was a resemblance-a
striking resemblance! The same
piercing, black eyes, the bold, full
mouth, but it couldn't be Very
carefully she folded the paper so
that no part of it was visible but
the mans face and going to the
dressing table. she rang the bell.
Presently the door opened quietly
and a stout, middle-aged negress
entered. The girl held out the pic
ture.
Does that look like anybody we
know, Belle" she asked casually.
The woman looked at the picture
for a moment. then a wide smile
beamed on her round face.
''Of course it do, honey. He sure
was needin' a shave, but that's Mis-
tab Bill all right. I'd know them
eyes ever time"
Thoughtfully, she watched her re-
Election as she combed out the shin
ing mass of platinum blonde. Thir-
ty-tWo-She wasn't as young as she
used TO be-
1t was time she started to think
about the future.
Bill wasn't as free with his money
as he might be.
He had told her he was broker
A broker
A little sheer twisted her red lips.
Still he wasn't such bad sort, but
a girl had to think of herself
Twenty-Five thousand was a real
nest egg.
The sudden ringing of the door
bell startled her
She heard Bills voice as Belle
opened the outer door
She expected him to come bound
ing into her bedroom and catch
her in his arms. He didn't; the
bedroom door opened slowly.
She did not run to meet him, as
she usually did, but sat where she
was, her red lips puckering into a
little pout.
well, aren't you glad to see
me-" she queried petulantly.
He came over to her and patted
her shoulder
You know I'm always glad to
see you, baby"
His voice was troubled.
Had some hard luck today. A
bad break on the stock market. I'm
afraid Pm about cleaned out :"
oh" The exclamation was q
little pellet of ice in the room.
He went on:
I'm afraid there won't be much
money this month, baby But may
be you could take cheaper place
for little while until / get back on
my feet -
Her face was turned from him.
When she finally looked up, there
was a serene smile on her face.
Sure! Sure" She agreed in a
brittle voice you know I'll stand
by you. Well pull through"
He looked at her in wonder.
You don't mean it. baby
You don't mean that you won't pull
out on me
She stood up and put her slender
white hand lightly on his shoulder.
Say, what do you take me for
anyway" she jeered in a silky
voice.
He caught her in his arms and
kissed her. His voice was a bit
husky when he spoke
Say, you're real pal! I'll make
it up to you one day soon, honey"
She felt a little uncomfortable.
''Oh, forget it." she laughed.
You've treated me pretty square"
She stroked his black, crisp hair.
IN tell you what" she cried
suddenly. Let's forget the tough
luck tonight and throw one more
grand old celebration. I've got
twenty bucks. Well shoot the
works at Perini's-what do you
say?"
Great girl" He Rugged her to
him.
''Our last blowout"
She smiled slyly at him, then
started looking for something she
could not seem to find.
Darn it," she exclaimed petu-
lantly. II thought ! had some as
pirins-be honey and get me some
while / get my glad rags together. t"
He whistled merrily as he left
the apartment.
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