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Oshawa Daily Times, 3 Apr 1930, p. 9

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iL. PAGE NINE ere RAT hrilling Romance of Adventure in the Clouds vawwsinsninn telling the 'tiuth, Ruythiti, because wit believe me, 1 don't i Ey 22 tigi HEH i i E. £. tion desk. Mr, Decker Makes an Offer When 'Miss Breen came back to BE her desk with Grace'. address and the information about the bracelet, | about "What . did Hot woman want?" «asked Miss Breen, "She wanted 10 know \ A green bracelet fhat ean iy at the al all day, Can't we sit om for a few min~ saded, change will I've ordered in her aka? gh. down pressed, came out to meet Dowling, He took both of her hands, gave them a squeeze, buf when he saw her: face, so drawn and y, he could find no words, ¢ slipped his armB about her shoulders, and led her to a chair in an adjoining room where visitors coming and going could not see them, "I've bought you a book, a new novel; they say it's the talk of the town," Dowling Began by way of making conversation when they were seated, He dropped the book into | ing her, realized what, she was think- I'm | this is the time tor you to be char. o'clock | Gi THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1930 a LE TT ™ Brown ' 16S Verd Berpstein in the save room where she and Dowling had met just a few hours before, "Well, Miss 'Brandes,' Bernstei said with an ingratiating smile, "1 wanted to" see you todays Just had 'a tile with. Decker, He asked me to come to his howfe for a confers nce," Jean looked surprised. "I know, I was surprised, Bernstein cleared his throat, " "Now, this is between you and me. Whi this conversation is, over we'll bot forget it ever happened, Promise?" Jean promised and the man cons tinued ; wm "Now, look here, kid. No use do- ing any bluffing with me, You know 'the old story; never lie to your dogs tor or your lawye,. That's what I mean, If you'll tell me where those honds, where the man who has them can be fou.d, a clue, Decker will see to it that nothing happens to you." Bernstein looked triumphant as he finished, "Play the game the way Decker orders you to and ' othing will hap- pen to you, He'll see to it, after it's all blown over, that you get a job some place out of town, where no= body will know you." Jean felt dazed and sick as to New York with, he did it because he "wanted to. help. nothing more, Let's stop king about un- pleasa... things, and talk about some. thing pleasant, Atout Grace, for in- stance, Jean's face flushed, Dowling watch- for, that, "Jegn left fh ng. a "I can't tell you . everything, but le of too" foun Christmas 1, and Grace itable to other. people, Trust Grace, She can't come and I can't tell you why. 'It is better not to, at present, 'We haye a lot'of hope, and we'll talk to you in two or three/ ays, please od |" os Lol His tone was so sificere and truth- ful that Jean's face brightened: "You're right, 1 should have faith in you and Grace ~- always! I should have known she wouldn't desert me, but I don't séem to be able to think straight in here," and she shivered, "Does Mrs, Casey want my room?" she added, "Don't worry about that," Dowling said,» "I told Wer i' she did to pack up your things, She was indignant at me; said she fully expected you back in a week or two," Jean fought back the tears; she was termined not to let Dewling see her cry today. morning un futile vigil, "kept up du don their something," she Nobod, it oS i ne i st, y Qs o" 4 1 Toretti's apartment = and There was a party inf} ogress at the it I can't tell 1 don't prow. you 8 ( ve Bn t one or two, I'd save. mai i EER. rest ayshred of thati I'm neta martyr!' Aalse El Gao @ sta ) ry, and disconeert aster, Hing, the room as she fled past the matron Pack to her cell 'was trying for so for watehed 1 late at night near Murphy rom ear~ it was a an t, ¢ afternoon and evening ; but they did not dare abari- Four tines dyring the day Murphy drove away and left Grace to wait ina taxi while he got a different automobile, ! "We must use different kinds or cars for, if' she's 'as smart as 1 think she is, she'll be on the lookout for Murphy said, should start anything while I'm gone, follow her in your cab, even if the meter reads $20; and pick up the nearest officer to ge with you." Murphy had given Grace a police card, so that she would have some kind of credentials in case of emer- "If she ou Tie two drove "igarement, Neith pg fund they. were 100 tired to ell, tomorrow is another Maybe 'it will be our jlucky ong, Chey've | got to get ating pretty woon, that bunch," i Grace nodded in assent, "Meet me tom "row at the same place, and remember to keep your 'eyes open 4 the office; 1 Uepend on you for that, you Ww." , At the office the next Grace watched for Lorettas arrival, Everys body was late for work; I hime self did 'not come until late afters noon and then only to confer with Remington for a few mometits, "Gee, Loretta looks as bad as 1 feel thought Grace with a 'yawn, "The party must haye lasted all night} dor Johnson, he did 'not appear lowly, to Grace's of them talked until noon, 'although he the offite three times during the morn- ng and talked to his assistant. He looked about nervously when he came, but Loretta was out for lunch, Grace decided things were too, exciting for her to leave and she contented her- self with munching on a 'chocolate bar, ' Before Loretta came back Johnson seemed to fly into a Fuge at a tele- phone call he received, He glowered at everybody and waited, When the girl came in at 1 o'clock he called to her curtly. "Gee, they're having a fight, sure enough. If he'd only throw her over, then it might help things," thought Grace, "During the afternoon, John- son called Loretta to his desk, or went to hers, on every possible pre- dap ANOTHER PERFECTLY GOOD PICNIC GONE WRONG! ys to put in the ork Milk SY pay feds SX ackage of Re Mary & crossed, at thie right) felt 1 uf ied: § was going to happen to looked back at the man who sat across from her. , Was this what Dowling meant? She wondered. No, it couldn't be, for the doctor knew she had not taken the bonds, She stood up suddenly with a weary gesture, "There is no re..un for us to talk any more, When-I go into court I'll go alone. Mr. Decker's plan ir kind; at least, I quppose he meant it kind- Ay. | The plan=is erfect, except for wne thing. I had nothing to do with the the." Bernstein shrugged his shoulders, "Just remember this, young lady,' he said, curtly, "You're going oot yourself right into jail for a long, long time." "I expect that," Jean answered, in a dull voice. "Unfortunately, I ani 'N've got "to be off to work," he said as he rose. "Wish 1 could stay longer, but we'll be'busy as can be at the hospital. Always a bad day for us. The streets are pretty skiddy, too, und thete will be a bunch of acy cidents. Promise me," no more tears today a.d I'll see you tomorrow." Jean went back to her cell and opened the new hovel. It held her attention and the time slipped way until the: attendant brought in her dinner. With it was a card with a few words of cheer signed by Grace and Dowling, She felt more com- posed than she had rince the hold- up. The attorney whom the Judge had assisned to take her case. asked to see her in the middle of the after- noon and she was allowed to talk to her lap. Jean looked her thanks, but sat rigid with her hands locked to ether in front of her. "Have you seen he papers this morning?" she asked (in a stifled voice, "Yes, why?" asked the doctor with a smile, "But what they said about mel" Jean stumbled along, choking over her words, "Do vou believe it?" Dowling leaned over and. patter her hand. "Forget it" he told her. "Wasn't I your first friend hee in the city? And can't friendsh" stand a little strain sometimes? Now, Jean, don't think for a minute I think all that stuff's true, You see, I saw you when you came and I know. 1f any- body gave you some money to come she scrutinized the woman who was ~waiting so impatiently for her "Her clothes are beautiful, but she hasn't enough money to' take a cab even when she scems to be in such a hurry," 'Miss Breen thought as she noted snow and rhud on the woman's smart suede oxfords. The woman seemed to think some explanation was necessary. "I amy Mrs. Browingy the woman who sold Miss Brandes that fur coat and the party dress," she explained, "and I want to" talk to the girl's' friend." Miss Breet nodded and watched the. woman hurry out, She passed Dr. Dowling in the hall where she was wafting for an clevator, but so occupied was she-with her thoughts that she did not even notice him, pt ads gency, It showed during the even- ing and the wind blew until it was difficult to see the apartment build- ing across, the way, "This thing has got mel" Murphy said, "Here she is, all packed to go. If only it is what 1 think it is, we're still safe." text, Had Grace but known it, there was not the lightest danger of a 'break between them, When closing time came Johnson said some final words to Loretta and left before she did, es Grace hurried out of the building by a 'side exit and found a taxicab, When midnight came the two ad-| She was.caught in the maze of traffic, mitted that Christmas Day had been fut when her hy Jaahy pilled ime a complete flop. ine she noticed Johnson's car ahea "Gee! 1 ' of her, Loretta was with him. 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The driver shot across the street as the signal changed again, They cruised about for ten minutes in vain, Tt was hopeless, Johnson and his car were gonel "No luck!" Grace finally admitted and she ordered him back to town where Murphy was waiting. She was breathing hard. She Telt frustrated, beaten, and she suddenly realized, so bitter was her disappointment, that she was crying. She dismissed the taxi at the cor- ner, gave the driver all the money in her purse, which was $2, and hur- ried down the street Murphy 'was waiting patiently, parked in their usual place within sight of Loretta's apartment, "Oh Murphy," sobbed Grace, "I lost them! They got away from me. I'm just sick about it! The traffic was against us!" "Who?" asked Murphy. "Johnson and Loretta, silly!" she retorted, "Who in the world did you think I was following?" "Don't worry," Murphy answered, "It is all right, Just a few minutes before you got here, Loretta came home in a taxi." "But how gcould she?" demanded Grace, "Shel was with him, I tell you," : "Probably she was. But she could have left him and taken a cab home, couldn't she? Plenty of time while you were looking for them!" "Yes, but why?" asked Grace, "I'm not a mind reader, but maybe some day we'll find/ out, Maybe she just wanted to talk a few minutes with Johnson or maybe he thinks his 'shadow' is being paid by his wife" Grace fell to eating the sandwiches that Murphy had bought and the two speculated"on what the events of the day meant, "You know that woman: who tried t Jestorda and gbuldn't?" Murphy said, "Well, that was the saleswoman, She came to see 'me today, She said she felt she ought ta tell me Jean wore a green braces let that day she bought the coat and dress." Grace turned in the seat and cried aloud in her joy. 4 Mk inher Marvelous) It wai Loretta then! She has some beguti- ful jade bracelets, I suppose Tohn- ght them, They're real, I' t to find you son 'm sure, al T'Il bet they cost $500 and without them!" hd of green bracelets worl my child," Murphy rejoined, "But I admit it all helps.' Suddenly Grace sat up with a gasp. A girl, dressed in a blue suit, was leaving the building. "That's her, Murphy, that's Lo- rettal" Grace said as she grabbed the detective's arm. y big (To Be Continued Tomorrow) (Copyright Public Ledger. Co,) CHHLDREN LIKE OWN CHURCH Children of Bouremouth, Eng. land, lave, taken to. the Mea of replacing the Sunday Schoo! Ly special afternoon 0° th 8 never in. the Jown at St. Michael's Chu {little ones are supplying telr 'readers of lessons, oholr, organ. 1st and warden, The church at Kew has also established a special Shape! do the us of 'children uns dor eight years |of age. - A site has beeh sceured on Ile { Perrot at the junction of the Ottawa 'und St. Lawrence Rivers where an elect ¢ zinc plan to be cone 'strated, © This plant is primarily for from the Suibury diuiet the Roya the uw 0 Wines, uli in Northern Mani+ toba, ough she says they cost $5. | ch she Jfelties report as great an interest, Prospdetors have staked a al Hd Toate clas i Op LIMITED, TORONTO COLLEGE STUBY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW IMPROBABLE Canadian Universities Not Sufficiently Qualified, Says Professor Ottawa, April 3.~Canadian univer~ sities are not sufficiently qualified for an adsguate study of internation al law and international relations, Prof, Norman MacKenzie of the Un- ivegsity of Toronto told the House of Commons. committee on industrial and 'international relations yesterday, He knew of no university in Canada, he said, which had a library equipped for the intensive pursuit of these stu ies, The committee was considering a resolution sponsored by Miss Agnes MacPhail (Prog. South East Grey), calling for the establishment of ¢hairs and scholarships of international re. lations in Canadian universities: improvement in this respect, uggosts Grants Prof, MacKenzie thought parlia-' ment might well consider aiding ei- ther by grants or other. means, There were difficulties, he said, in the way of the federal government providin for scholarships or professors in uni versities, Fle' could see no difficulty, however, in the way of providing more facilities for study by assisting libraries, '1f the libraries were avail. able, Professor MacKenzie thought, the studies would be developed = by the universities and the students themselves. { b Another suggestion he advanced was that conipetent professors and students in Canadian universities be given greater opportunities to obs the hed the following night, dence of crime has so far net been found. 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