The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-05
THE MAN |
WANT
Continued from Page Ia
by RoB EDEN

might Be that way. and that YOU
wouldn't be particularly welcome
Stan explained. That's why de-
cided to turn working man and
stick around"
But why did you send for me
tonight what's on your mind -
A lot Of things. But principal
| ~. I wanted you 10 know that I'm
handy IL you need me. and I'm
keeping my eyes and ears open.
Most Of the men. believe. are
loyal 10 Barry. but I've got the i'm
preston that there's some sort Of
skullduggery going on. What's
this Morrow person you mentioned
been up to7r
kay explained Morrow's In
ferest In Barry's personal af-
fairs and her discovery that he
had been keeping close tab on
his employers movements In
Memphis.
Hes also very much interested
in YOU" she added. Il hope I
didn't make any mistake. but
told him all I knew about you, in
GLIDING a pretty good description
Of your appearance. He seems to
suspect that your sudden call on
Barry in Memphis might have
been responsible for-well. the fact
that there was no wedding
Very interesting Stan re-
marked. but he didn't comment on
her suggestion about his connec-
ton with Barry, she noticed I'll
have to get acquainted with this
Morrow"
Il have an idea If you were in
Reno, he'd be hot on your trail.
Melody told me he left quite sud-
denly by plane after I had told
him you returned there after leav-
ing me at the mine, so l imagine
he's securing the town for you
right now
One reason I'm letting my
beard grow is so won't be recog-
nized in case someone gets a good
description of me-"
But won't they see your name
on the list of employees ?"
They're not likely to recognize
it. I'm officially enrolled as Bill
Stanley. That's not entirely a lie.
either. as my full name is William
Stanley Gilbert. I merely bobbed
the last name, and cut William
down to Bill. Who ever heard of a
handbook miner named William"
Complicated
1T all seems very complicated
10 me. hope Barry gets back
here soon. and all this intrigue and
undercover dealing will come to an
end"
She told him the news that
Barry had been reported at Los
Angeles, and that Jetta apparently
was expecting him at the mine.
Are you going to see him
about this mysterious business
Of yours. when he gets back ?"
Might as well, so long as I'm
here. But not until after you get
your affairs Strengthened out with
him. first. It's much more i'm
portant to you-and to me, too. in
case you're interested"
You're talking in riddles again.
What do you mean by that ?"
Simply this-if Barry has def
nitely changed his mind about you,
although why he should I can't
imagine, I want you to know that
I'm very much interested in offer
ing myself as a substitute. The
reason I am staying around here is
because I am in love with you.
l don't suppose that interests you,
does it ?"
I'm flattered - really am,
but"
Il know. You're Just not inter-
ested. I didn't think you would
be. but l had to tell you and I'm
going to stick around anyway, and
see what happens.
If get any news that I think
you'll be interested in, I'll send
word through WI and his sister.
Goodbye, now
"Oh, Stan. ] am grateful
and" Rays voice trailed off.
a. Gilbert had turned and
vanished in the darkness.
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