The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-11
THE MAN
CHAPTER TWENTY

They had been walking for near
ly Is minutes. when Kay decided
she had gone far enough. But as
she made a move to turn back.
Dick took her arm.
whats the hurry TO get back
TO the house ," Barry won't come
tonight. We might as well have a
pleasant stroll"
The pressure of his hand on her
upper arm was uncomfortable and
she tried to pull away from him.
Dick, however. merely increased
his hold. She was surprised ut the
strength he displayed. He had
seemed rather delicate and unath-
letic TO her, but she realized now
that he was strong.
Deciding to humor him and not
show the fright that suddenly en-
veloped her, she went along fur
Their. Then she stopped. Although
Dick had been talking ~ they
walked along. she knew his chat
ter was merely a diversion. There
was no particular rhyme or reason
TO what he was saying.
This Is the end OF the line for
me-" she said, positively. I'm go
ing back. You can walk all night
" you wish. but I've had enough"
4 thought you might be inter-
ested In seeing this guest cabin, ]"
Morrow said. smoothly. It's just
a few steps further-quite sttrac-
lively furnished"
ITS plenty far away from the
house." Kay remarked.
Here 1t Is. here" he said. He
took key from his pocket and
unlocked the front door. Just a
minute until turn on the lights"
An electric light went on inside
the cabin, and Kay stepped in.
It-was n rustic cabin. with
leather chairs and navajo rugs
on the floor. At one end, as
In Barry's cottage, Was .
large fireplace.
1T is attractive" abe exclaimed,
looking about. On the walls were
oil paintings Of western scenes, all
Of them Of more than ordinary
quality.
As she spoke, Dick had
moved toward the door and
stood, now, holding the knob
In his hand. His right hand
was In his right coat pocket.
I'm glad you like it," he said.
with a smile that was almost a
smirk. because you're gong to
stay here for awhile"
What do you mean7"
Il mean that you are going 10
remain here. You'll find 1t quite
comfortable. There is a nice bed
in the other room. and all con-
venienees. Corinne will be here
soon. with your night things"
DO you-do you mean that I'm
prisoner ?"
y wouldn't use that word, al
though I suppose technically. you
are right Shall We say, you are
to be our guest here for q time ?"
But, how dare youi Walt tn I
see Barry He'll"
we viii worry about that when
the time comes. In the mean
time"
Nay was furious. Her fright
Was forgotten as she ran to-
ward the door. Dick suddenly
whipped his hand from his
pocket. There was q gun. .
small. dark. deadly looking
weapon held firmly. pointed
unwsveriagly 81 her chest.
7 wouldn't DO anything foolish,
Miss Allison" he said. softly. But
there was = menace In his voice.
Why. you--you-" she splut-
tered.
1T win do no good 10 argue or
call names. You're 70 remain here
/ until we find II convenient 10 re-
lease you Those are Jetta's orders.
and she's the boss around here
right now. promise that there
VIII be no harm come 70 you. You
have nothing 70 worry about"
'fBuf why: Why In the
world are you doing a silly
thing like this:- the girl de-
manded- what sense Is there
TO it,
Dick shrugged his shoulders.
-Jetts wants 70 zee Barry before
you have q chance To talk with
him. she's quite certain that after