Evening star., 1941-04-13
II Short Story Complete in This Issue

harder than the other detectives on the
u squad - it is just that the whole thing
comes harder to him. He shrinks to hundred
and ninety pounds under the mental strain,
and instead of bouncing back after touch of
summer flu, he gets as bedraggled as wet
airedale. The doc shakes his head: Il never
thought would tell this to cop your size,
but you will have to 60 away on a leave of
absence and get your mind off your work."
Il cannot keep my mind on my work as it
is," says McGarry. Il am always thinking
about my girl Kitty. But can't marry her
until | save up bank roll and how can I
save up if l take leave of absence?"
The doc throws up his hands: I'm only
doctor! Figure it out for yourself"
Il can't" says Dan. Il will have to ask
Kitty"
And as soon as he asks her, she knows the
answer. ''You are going to take care of your
health. exactly as the doctor ordered she
says. "You will drive out to the country by
yourself and forget all about police work and
crime and come back to your job refreshed
and full of pep and, in the long run, we will
be married almost as soon as we planned"
Il will not be refreshed at ALL" argues Dan,
IF l don't see you. But if l got to- l got to.
Only don't like the country
How do you know? When were you ever
there?"
Two years ago had that post in the park,
and do not like it. You hear just enough
traffic to get lonesome for it,
Where you're going you won't hear any
traffic." says Kitty. "Oh, Dan, you must
make this a real vacation for yourself! You
need complete change. Find spot that's
peaceful and restful. Forget you're a cop.
Don't even talk about it to people"
'Whatll talk to them about?" says Dan.
Anything you want. But promise me you
won't talk about crime, or read about it,
or even think about it. Dan, don't want to
marry a nervous wreck of cop! Give me
your word of honor you'll do as say"
So Dan gives her his hand on it, and then
he kisses her to make it double strength.
That afternoon he goes with her to the bank
where she is saving his money for him and
she draws out enough for his trip. In the
evening Kitty gives him small farewell
party and invites few girl friends and also
his Uncle Dennis, who is lieutenant on the
force, and her own cousins Tommy and Bill,
who are rookie detectives And in the morn
ing she kisses him goodby and he drives off,
and she hopes he will not get in too much
trouble all by himself.
Ian drives along, feeling pretty blue. 1t is
lovely June morning and the country is not
as bad as he expects, but he hates to leave
town right now, with couple of fresh muir
ders on the books that need cleaning up.
He begins figuring clues on these killings and
then he remembers Kitty has his word of
honor and he goes back to looking at the
scenery.
1t is like this all day. When he stops for
lunch at a roadside place, who does he see
at the bar but pickpocket he remembers
from the lineup downtown. 1t is safe bet
this guy is up to no good, but Dan is that
scrupulous he drives off and leaves the dip
alone. The Car radio helps to pass the time
until the music changes to news broadcast
and there is lot of talk about the hatchet-
faced old dowager, Mrs. Millicent, who is
snatched out of her grandsons limousine this
very day by gang thought to be the Tubby
Myers outfit. Mrs. Millicent is big money
and the Tubby Myers boys are g-time and