The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31

ITS all right, honey. We al make
mistakes. What about this ColllnS2
Was your brother killed In that
wreck?'
Monnie's words doomed Larrys last
faint hope Of escaping HughS fate.
There had been chance that
Bentley might have allowed the
Hayhook TO settle with him for rus
Ting, but now Larry knew Bentley
would never turn him over 10 any
one, alive. Angry with MonnIe, hat.
ing himself for loving her, he
ignored BentleyB question.
WAS that your brother2" Bent
ley persisted
you ought 10 know-you killed
him. don't know how, but you
did. Just as you intend 10 Kill me
because Hugh knew what know
You're running narcotics IN here
by plane, Bentley. You're getting
away with II now, but you won't al.
ways be lucky.
"ThereJl BE- someone else hunt
Ing you after I'm out OF your way"
he was talking for MonnicB beEc-
1T Some day they'll get o tip
and when they do. til be goodby
Bentley.
"Weil, folks, I'VE got lot Of
thinking 10 do before Bentley de-
cidcs 10 hang me--.thatB what you
intend doing, Isn't II, Mr.. Bentley?
Nice 10 have seen you. And
MonnIe--JuSt forget all that stun
told you last night. must have
been drunk" He turned his back
on them.
Bentley moved 10 bit him, but
Monnle caught Mixes arm. let
him alone Nike she said. Hes
Just talking--8muggllng narcotics.
Who could ever believe Nike Bent
ley would smugglc dope? I certainly
never WiIlH
You're right, Monnie, hes Just
talking I've been accused Of many
things. but that's the first time !
was ever called dope gmugglcr."
The door closed behind them.
Larry could hear them laughing aS
u'eJ "eHt w IIIe bthTb'
Monnie ron into trouble when
she suggested returning 10 the Hay.
hook at once. Cordially, but firmly,
Bentley insisted that she remain
for luncheon, then fly UP 10 Lost
Canyon and see how the Bheriff'B
search was progressing, On the sur
face, Bentley appeared 10 be his
usual, affable self. Underneath the
veneer. however, Monnie was sure
she saw cold, relentless hatred, IN
such o mood, II was better 10 hui
NOR him,
They were Just starting for the
hangar when Monnie turned 10
Bentley. Mike, viii you do some.
thing for me2 Don't let Dad hang
Larry CoIlIn8l'
But Monnlc, Collins stole calves
10 Of them. HahgIngS too good
for him"
"T'bat idea Is out-dated, Nike,
n Dad persists IN this lynchlng ~
Will bring trouble 10 the HayhooE
and 10 yoii-Thcrel be- inveBtiga-
tlons, trials. Turn Collins over 10
the Ghcrlff-Let the law deal with
him"
Bentley eyed her, suspiciouSly.
you wouldn't be begging for his
life because you happen 10 be In
love with hIm?"
II hate himl But ! could never
look NJ Dad again without thinking
You killed man" Pleagn Nike"
I'D promise 10 let the sheriff
have Collins II could be sure YOU
aren't In love with hlm-but I'm
not sure.
I'm not. Mike honest I couldn't
love thief How can I make you
believe mc?"
Marry met" HIS voice was low,
vibrant with emotion. Marry me,
now, Monnie. You've been promis-
Ing for n year. Set the day and III
send for the sheriff TO come get
Collins"
Mike, you darlIngl" She kissed
him lightly. danced out beyond his
grasping arms. Il was afraid you
wouldn't ask me again. III marry
you on the 10Th day OF September"
She couldn't cvadc his embrace
then. His kisses bruised her lips.
Mike, stop" she gaSpcd. 1--WE 10
much 10 do. III go 10 town today
TO ask Ruth and Peggy 10 be BRIDES
maids. Wen have 10 have a big
wedding, Oh. I'm 80 excited. VIII
you fly me into town."
you better drive. should stay
here. But drive carefully"
He watched her speed down the
road, saw her turn and wave back
at him. He waved IN reply, then
summoning Bill 10 his side, Bentley
returned 10 the house.
Mike Bentley wins again, Bill"
he announced. II always win. We
catch Collins red-handed In the
hangar. He probably heard every
thing ! said The calf-stealing
gag works perfectly, gets the COL
onel wound up for a lunching. Now,
I'm going to get married."
Bill grinned his approval
Il told Monnie wouldn't let
her Dad hang Collins" Bentley