Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-22

BILE act on our parton the contrary
our little captive guest, rather)
will be most charmingly treated
while in our care and shall enjoy
every consideration for physical and
mental comfort Your child's super
vision has been carefully selected
in advance.
And we are certain this little
interlude will NOT leave any un-
pleasant memories or impressions
for the future.
I'VE have approached you in a
conversational tone, and we hope
you will appreciate and preserve
this friendly spirit and in the alb
sence of irritation and excitement
the early and satisfactory solution
of this problem is well assured.
I'VE insist on absolute silence
and privacy on your part. We can
not tolerate any meddling in this
matter, and in your own interest
we must warn you against any at
tempt to communicate with any
law enforcement agency, either fed
eral or private-their activities could
not possibly escape our attention,
much less be of any benefit to you
or your child.
But their opposition would cer-
tainly create a complicated and
situation-the negative or
fatal result of their interferences
are too we'll known to deserve COM
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best protection.
I'VE trust you will remain cool
and collected and yet at the same
time realize the seriousness of the
NOT be confused by
DUR politeness. We entertain NO
Illusion about the consequences of
our profession-we mean business
make NO mistake about that
and we want results.
I'VE hesitate to suggest, but
should, as result of interference,
,ur position become untenable, it
xill be difficult to control this mat
.er and we could NOT resume (sic)
any further responsibility-we have
absolutely no desire to make your
oss irreplacable. nor is it profitable
Tor us to abandon this case-how-
ever, the responsibility would rest
entirely with our opposition.
I'VE hope we have made ourselves
clear.
1--WE demand one hundred
thousand CslOC.000) dollars for the
release of your child payable in
fives go. tens Cl0 and twenties
600. Secure money leisurely at your
Avoid attention-you
have ample time.
"B.-We will NOT accept treated,
marked or otherwise conspicuous
Acceptance of money at our
discretion. Avoid complications.
GIVE will return your child
to your residence within
TOUR "a days after receipt of pay
nent. Note money will be exchanged
first.
Dive suggest you retain the
enclosed piece of cardboard-the
insert is our identification
at time of payment-a duplicate
Of white paper will be found in each
Of our future letters-it is NOT
necessary that you take anyone into
(sic) regards this matter,
and our simple and positive form
of contact will be explained later.
Eve assume that you are
willing to meet our demands-if
this assumption is correct you may
place the advertisement listed be-
low in the automobile section of the
San Francisco Examiner. (sic).
"Lincoln Zephyr-Four door de
luxe sedan. Radio Many extras.
Beautiful light grey finish. s845.
Cash only. Box (insert number) ExD
THE ad is medium only-ignore
lnquiries-the insertion of the ad
is only step required at present.
AS soon as ad appears. you will re-
ceive further instructions-do not
attempt TO communicate with us
other channels.
Wait until you have received our
next letter. We nee more give you
Dur assurance your child will at
all times be under the most charm
ing and generous supervision.
CSigned)
UNCONVENTIONAL
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