The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-07

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secret love affair. Attorney
Weston and young Barton 90
10 the dead mans home where
they lind n report of detectives
who had heen hired Ia follow
Fay Wallberg and Peter Dean.
Ruth. Madeline pays sister, Is
planted In the apartment Of
Fay Nallherg where one eve.
Ing Attorney and Mrs. Philip
Conrad and Peter Dean are
guests
CHAPTER 81 (Continued)
Barbara and | will soon be
celebrating an anniversary on
something" Conrad said smiling
~.
"iIow's her Nifoly technique
when going thru your pants peck
et--' Peter asked.
IN give you TO understand Mr.
Dean, Barbara replied Il don't go
thru my husbands pocket"
Why Barbara Fay laughed. Il
consider that unfair TO organized
wives
Here now. LET'S not incite a riot
or a strike wives and husbands
are finding married life a little
hectic as it is
A while later the conversation
took on more serious turn as Fay
asked Philip. "Nhat about the gov
ernor-elects inaugural every
thing must be pretty well arrang-
ed by now can hardly wait
never witnessed an inaugural be-
tore--must be thrilling
Eyes, they usually impressive
Philip answered lightly.
According TO certain reports.
Philip, you're slated for for q
large slice Of this political pie
said Peter Dean.
Philip failed to answer for his
gaze was fixed on Ruth as she went
about her duties. Swiftly, yet
quietly Ruth moved about the
table. removing dishes -hurrying
10 tho kitchen for the next course
Barbara's eyes for moment
followed Philips then she said
Philip, Peter asked you a ques-
ton"
Philip turned to Fay with gr'n
and an apology. Forgive me for
my lack OF attention. was mental
IS congratulating you on having
such an efficient maid. our maid
Jennie Jewkedski is as clumsy as
"a horse
Peter asked you the question
Philip Barbara said quietly.
Peter laughed and shrugged
"ne,cr mind old man--you don't
have 10 answer and I've forgotten
what the question was about"
Barbara wasn't sure but she
thought she saw look pass be-.
tween Ruth and Philip. A feeling
Of intense anger welled up in her
heart. After all Philip was part
Negro. Nothing more natural than
mutual interest based on race con-
seriousness.
Back in the little serving room
Ruth 10, was having her moments
Of sorry and uncertainty. She had
Suffered shock when Philip con
tinued TO stare at her. What II he
should recognize her as Madeline
Days sister. Would he tell Fay"
She knew she had changed some
what from the pale thin woman
who had all but crawled into the
court building 10 see Madeline.
That Philip was puzzled could not
be doubted.
Ruth could hear their shouts 81
laughter, for Fay was telling about
a childhood romance. Ruth heard
her say, Il won't have you laugh
ing At Seth-it was a real ro-
nance
Was he good looking Fay. Bar
bara wanted 10 know.
II" say he was-red hair and an
adnoid grin more laughter
Ruth left the water flowing o, or
the dishes piled high in the sink
and ran quickly out into the hall.
For moment she hesitated. for
she was not yet certain what her
next move would be.
She was standing before the door
opening into the coat closet.
Opening the door wide her eyes
fell on the light tan coat belonging
TO Peter Dean She touched the soft
smooth cloth. Then her hand moved
to the wide pocket. The pocket held
only a handkerchief A soft smooth
finish, with the letters +. ID. WOW
en- in one corner
Without waiting TO determine IT,
value. Ruth placed II inside her
neat black blouse. The inside peck
ct yield only few letters and a
memorandum pad. Anxiously she
tried TO decide quickly what letters
10 take what TO leave there 10
avoid suspicion Perhaps there
would be little 10 be gained. hut
she hated 10 miss anything Saying
a mental which should take"
then she put the pad IN her blouse.