The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-20
Lock Up My Heart
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TIE woman came over and in
speeted the case
oh. that" she said 7 threw
that out Il was empty. Il had
a little witch hazel in It. and used
Il on my bruises after fell when
the train stopped 50 suddenly
SAYS Nothing
Cam didn't say anything. but as
she finished packing she wondered
what Mrs. North meant by a
little The bottle. she recalled
clearly, had been fun when sh.
saw 1t last. not more than "a hours
before.
They were having an early
breakfast in the stateroom when
the officers returned.
They merely checked the state
ments Mrs North and Cam had
made 70 the deputies the night
before, announced themselves as
satisfied and went on.
Thrilling Account
Early editions Of the morning
papers were put aboard at San
Bernsrdino. and Cam bought an
Of them at Mrs. North's sugges-
ton Each Of them had big black
headlines. detailing the escape Of
Joe Raymond from the train. Each
of them assured its readers that
the police had every avenue of
escape blocked. and that the re-
capture of the fugitive was a mere
matter Of hours.
Only Kirkwood's paper had
much more than a flash announce
ment Of the escape. His story.
with his name over il. gave a
thrilling account of exactly what
had happened. II even mentioned
Miss Camilla Denton Of Chicago
as one Of the passengers who had
seen Joe Rsymond's escape.
Kirkwood vss a proud as Punch
when no saw Cam and told her his
boss had wired congratulations on
his big scoop"
When he learned that she had no
particular plans after her arrival.
he insisted that she have a second
breakfast with him and she agreed
to meet him at the station cafe.
Cam was helping Mrs. North
from the train. when hand
touched her arm softly. and she
turned TO face a girl several years
older than she who smiled into
her eyes.
I'm Lucia Fleming" she said.
I've come for Mrs. North. I'm
her regular companion. you know"
As Cam acknowledged the intro
duetion, Mrs. North called TO the
two of them from where she was
standing by her baggage.
oh, I see you've already met
she said Good morning. Lucia.
Glad to see you. Everything all
right at home ,"
Yes, MS North" she an
swered. Il drove the roadster
down TO pick you up If you give
me your checks, I'll see to your
bags and the trunk She turned
back TO Cam. DO you mind help
ing Mrs North to the street. III
run on ahead and get things ar
ranged in the car"
Cam didn't in the least mind,
and took her employers arm.
When they reached the auto en-
trance Of the station. Lucia was
driving a smart roadster up to the
curb. Getting out, she directed a
porter TO stow the bags in the
compartment al the back.
We'll, Camille" Mrs North
said, II want TO thank you for
your kindness. Here is your re-
turn ticket and the fee l prom
ised." She handed the girl an
envelope. Can I give you a lift,
or are friends meeting you?"
I'm having a cup Of coffee with
Mr.. Kirkwood.' the girl an
swered Then I'm going to the
Breyort ! want 10 look around
for few days. I may decide TO
stay here"
III you want any reference or
any help. be sure and phone me-"
the Older woman urged. My num-
Der is in the book"
She shook hands cordially. said
goodbye and with Luciss help.
stepped into the car.
As it whirled away. Cam turned
toward the station restaurant
where Frank Kirkwood was wait
ing. She wondered II she would
ever see Mrs North again.
TO BE Continued