The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15
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CHATTER XVIII
 eso Aalas a prlsonw herself noHip mutterod Allan, end con, tHinplAted tho tool-shed pensivoly
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 Me walked Co the shed, picking Ap s short iron bar as he went Ma36 ug Che FiirAles were over of thn captured island: tho few he Met merely smiled politely anc Neemed Co take ei americana foi granted. Nobody saw hiEa as hG Thrust the bar into the paddock snapped it md kicked open tho door
 "Allanl" He marveled at the way Asia'e wonderful eyes were sudden ". lighted by the fire Of new hope You've come to save mel He will he will shoot me, that Escobarp
 "f believe that's the idea" said Allan. "Go think fast, ladyl You can drive Q car? Qoodl Do you happen Co know where left mines" She nodded; poona, she Daid, had told her. "Okay--here Aro tho keys. Your pals didn't take thera from mo, thank goodness Now. you hop in the sedan and beat t for the border = Mexicall Underatand2"
 "YeS, yesl But-that devil will catch Ine--p
 "Leaye him to me. think I can 9lx him. Got any cashp" She shook her head. Here's Q hundred. Will that got you anywhere7"
 "Yesl It will take me in the States to to where I have re- Bourcesi Oh, Allan how can I every repay you?"
 'We-ell, you might send me your address. Write me care of Gen. erhl Delivery, San Diego Then I will come to you and--er-clain my Fewardl How's thatH
 Oh, Allan--lt will be wonder full You shal have anything can give you--everythingI"
 Little liar," said Allan to him self cheerfuily, He looked around. Nobody about for the moment, he said aloud. "det going, Asia, and keep your foot on the gas till you hit the border. Vamoosel'
 She flashed away on tho instant, strehking it for stand Of pines into which her slim shape disap- peared. drinning a little, Allan helped himself to a launch and crossed to the prison island. At least, he reflected, Asia wouldn't face . firing.squad in the States,
 Hc was serious, however, when he met Escobar coming down the steps of the bungalow, The officer was smiling and gay tlll Allan summoned his courage and spoke bluntty to the point.
 You won't like it, but--1Ve just set Asia free
 'T1se devil you hayel" For the first time, Allan saw the colonel really angry; his brow was q thun- derclcud, his eyes were coals of fro. You carry sentiment bit to far, senorl That woman--."
 "I gave her my car and she's headed for Mexicall by now. Tin going to carry sentiment c little farther, Colonel. I was able to do yOti 6 small service once, and you promised to return the favor. I'm going to ask you to sec she is al- lowed so cross the border un- checked"
 There was . moment of silence 60 deep it could be felt. Then 1scohar bowed the coldest, most ironicai bow Allan had ever seen.
 You shall have the favor you ask, senor, with my compliments .--and contemptI"
 T'Ihat was too much. Allan filIshed an angry red, but before 1le could open his mouth to protest m btep sounded on the tiles behind tho colonel. Kay Sargent appeared From the foyer. and one look at laev white face told Allan she must have heard the conversation. She spoke to him without meeting his eyes.
 ''My father, Mfr. steelep"
 "Hes over in the shed where they put your car. I have come to got you and bring you to him."
 T wouldn't dream of troubling you. Colonel EscobaT, vii you H1ke me AcrosB2"
 'genogitai With pleasurel Your servant alwayBr
 "Kayl For heavens sake, listen, Mlli yosi--"
 Her lifted chin told him she wouldn't. The colonel extended his mIlSOw. She put her flngcrtips on Hais arm. And at the last she couldn't resist Q touch of feminine snalice. She looked at Allan.
 "XOu are becoming more adept mt intrigue. see. This time you eemenibered to wipe of the lip. eaicki"
 They turned together and took tlle path to the pier. Allan sat down on the bungalow steps and watched their stiff, ertreating backs. He felt angry, miserable aa1d dispir1ted. When the pair reached the dock, he saw them DAlise as the colonel accepted Q Glepatch case from newly arrived messenger. Then they were in the launch pushing oif.-and no back wnrd glance from Kayi He dropped mig chin in his hands and stared azanIy ct the ground.
 He was gtiii sitting in the same