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Show THE RICH COUNTY REAPER, RANDOLPH, UTAH THE CHEERFUL CHERl5 i UJmdlcei0 HRy Joyce Sewell, on the eve of her twentieth birthday, rebels at her lot, dependent on her detested stepmother, Irma, and full of tragic memories of her mothers murder twelve years before and her fathers death six months ago. Irma calls in Helm Blackadder, an admirer, to help her persuade Joyce to marry rich, young Michael Kirkpatrick. Mike, sent up to Joyce by Irma and Black-addedemands a showdown on his proposal and is rejected. Reading her fathers papers, Joyce realizes that La Barranca, a Mexican hacienda which her father had owned, legally belongs to her. Later, she receives a letter enclosing a warrant on the United States Treasury for $10,000 compensation for her mothers murder at La Barranca. She confers with Mr. Bradley, a banker and only remaining friend of her fathers. She 'confides that she wants to make a secret journey to Mexico. Bradley arranges all details for her. She departs by plane undetected. Dirk Van Suttart,- second secretary of the American embassy in Mexico City, gives Joyce a chilly reception and she loses her temper. She finds a Mexican woman lawyer, Margarida Fonseca, who man takes her to Genera. Onelia, right-hanto ' ie Mexican minister of war. r, - d CHAPTER III Continued Whats it got to do with me? Exercise your memory, GenWho coneral, said Margarida. fiscated La Barranca? Who holds it now? Dorado! he cried. Exactly. What do you suggest? General Dorado says he merely seized abandoned property. His tenure is based on salvage. My suggestion is that you arrange to have him abandon the hacienda in his turn. ' IPipessmip (Beoirge Agnew OEaiBnBpeiEann SYNOPSIS n. . ut m time.5 we e.p 5ft.d ft.t I dont txt but if Im $k.d tlre world 15 e.s in5teft.cC, For ft.Il jvst ft. stft.$e. jpeve, often 5ft.id. RlCAnH. Oh, please let me go too, begged Joyce. It was odd the way their heads turned toward her as though moved by identical springs and equally strange that both faces should go through the same changes of expression. Their Latin eyes were seeing her at El Tenebroso. No girl of breeding could crash that door and keep her social standing, and whether anything happened to her or not had nothing to do with it. Of course Joyce was unaware of will he? any such deadline, which only made No, child, certainly not; Im glad it more amusing. to reassure you on that point, said It might not be a bad idea, reThe question marked Margarida at last. Onelia unctuously. now arises as to who shall be your Not at all a bad idea, agreed As a matter of fact, unOnelia. personal escort. He touched a bell and the door less accompanied by both of you, opened almost instantly. Send Ser- I wouldnt consider for a moment going myself. Ill send my car to geant Buenaventura. The soldier who presently entered pick you up. Shall we say at midthe room immediately inspired night? Too early by at least an hour, Joyce with confidence. Loyalty was Make it one said Margarida. written in every line of his face. oclock. Sit down, Pancho," said Onelia; this is a social gathering. Besides, CHAPTER IV you are now commencing a months furlough on full pay, accompanied by a detail of eighteen men. Never El Tenebroso occupied a triangle by any chance are you to report to at the intersection of a side street me what happens during your abVillalon-giCalzada with Manuel the sence. It wont be necessary since A string of private rooms comprised its longer flank but on the shorter side there was a respectable entrance leading directly to the restaurant and dance floor. The room was and fairly large. The orchestra was placed in the stem of the fan which put the master of ceremonies, the highly popular Adan Arnaldo, at a distinct advantage since he could watch the entire assemblage without having to worry about anything behind his back. The tables were in two banks, one at the level of the floor, the other raised and hugging the slant of the walls. The wide outer fringe of the fan was given over to stage entrance, hallway, cloak room, cooking and service departments. General Onelia met Joyce and Margarida in the foyer. He was dressed in mufti and when Margarida, divesting herself of an ulsterlike overcoat, displayed a dark tailored suit, Joyce felt a qualm as g to her own lovely dress. But immediately her attention was seized by something else; at a murmured request from the check-roogirl two men were condescending to park their guns with their hats. Margarida cast a hurried and curious glance at Joyces face but found she need not worry Two Men Were Condescending to Park Their Guns With Their Joyce was given a seat with her back to the wall. Sensing the conIlats. centrated stare upon her she was I am about to tell you what you will troubled and looked around anxiousdo with every minute of your time. ly. It must be her clothes. But He proceeded to give instructions so to her relief she saw a few people broad yet so complete to the last on the dance floor in evening dress detail that Joyce was moved to ad- and then discovered a party of men miration. Understand, Pancho, against the opposite wall, all of he concluded, the shot that kills whom were togged out in the full General Dorado will surely kill you. regalia of tails and white ties. She Maim him if you like,, but dont kill wondered about them, perceiving at once they were onlookers rather him. It is understood, mi General. than participants. Evidently they When do we start? had come to watch the fun, perToday, if you like, said Joyce. haps in an effort to forget the boreIf thats impossible, then tomor- dom of some diplomatic function. row. At the thought she examined them It will take three days at least more carefully and suddenly found to place my men, he stated. They herself gazing at long range into must be sent singly and in ad- the eyes of Dirk Van Suttart. She vance. looked away at once, making no i Attend to it at once, ordered sign of recognition, but not before As for you, hold your- she had caught the rapid change Onelia. self in readiness and see you have of expression in his face. In an inthe sort of car which will attract stant it had passed from surprise least attention. You may go. As to wonder and from wonder to disSergeant Buenaventura left the may tinged with aversion. He was room the general turned to Mar- profoundly shocked. A flush of anger stained her garida. We have overlooked an impor- cheeks but at that moment Adan tant point, she said. It is vital Arnaldo came to Onelias table to Dorado should be in residence; oth- do homage to authority. He was erwise we would be committing a a handsome young man and lacked mere trespass. the sleek look which usually disCouldnt I instruct Pancho to tinguishes the master of ceremonies wait, in that case, until Dorado re- of such a boute as El Tenebroso. turned? His manner, as he greeted MargaNo; weve got to find out about rida whom he knew, declared him Dorado and theres only one sure a substantial partner as well. Ackan introduction to source of information. nowledging Where? Who? Joycej he took her hand but without Adan Arnaldo of El.Tenebroso. removing his eyes from the genCall that a source? exploded erals face. Onelia. Well, Adan, said the general, Try to make it flow! I dont have to ask you how things Thats the trouble, said Margarida; 1 couldnt do it alone, nei- are going. Jam:packed as usual. ther could you. But the two of us Not so bad," admitted Arnaldo. in casual conversation? The genius of this place, reasked Whats El Tenebroso? marked Margarida, consists in its Joyce, intrigued by their manner. diversity. Theres one clientele at A resort, my dear, said Margarida. A boite, what you would call midnight, another at two and a third at four in the morning. a night club semi-evenin- I George Agnew Chamberlain WNU Service gerous to you, I mean. I dont exaggerate when I say the chances are ten to one youll meet your mothers fate. The scheme is to filter a sufficient number of men within the walls of La Barranca, pick a quarrel at a given signal and then drive out General Dorado who now holds the property. It is essential that you be on the spot to take immediate possession on the spot, mind you. Do you agree? I do, said Joyce. But this General Dorado he wont be killed, fan-shap- Nothing easier. Ill have him shot the next time he shows his face in town. Ive been wanting to do it for years. Im afraid Ive come at your siesta hour. Naturally General Dorado must not be killed before the abandoned hacienda is definitely in possession of the rightful owner. Ah! exclaimed Onelia. If General Dorado, who now holds La Barranca, should be killed even if he should die a natural death his heirs would inherit. They would have as good, a case as he has now and our work would be all to do over again. Who wants the place? Not I. Margarida looked at him steadI wonder if you can see a fastly. I hold it up before your if picture eyes? she inquired. Try me, said Onelia testily. Heres the picture, General, and that youre not to appear in it at all goes without saying. Suppose some of your trustiest men attend to the eviction of Dorado without killing him simply drive him and his following out and chase them into the hills. Simultaneously your men plant the girl and leave her. The incident gets in the papers, here and across the border. The girl is young, beautiful, has perfect title as titles go and the courage of a bobcat to back it with. Do you begin to see anything? Of course I see her getting herself killed, and so do you. Probably; but thats a mere incident perhaps a necessary incident. It doesnt occur to you you might also see the ambassador from a country we both heartily detest up to his neck in boiling water and one or. two of our own cabinet officers hanging to their toppling perches with nails and teeth? I used to think you had the brains of a great minister of war; but Im beginning to doubt it. During her long speech Onelia had been advancing toward her with a catlike tread.' Now he placed a blunt finger under her chin, tipped back her head and stood looking down into her unflinching eyes. Youve started something, he rumbled, and we two are going to finish it. If I betray you, you can always get me shot at the market - price, but if you betray me Ill have you dragged by a frightened horse. He stepped back, shrugged his Call in shoulders and sat down. the girl. When Joyce entered nothing could have exceeded Margaridas complacent air of accomplishment unless it was the Generals urbanity. in pos"All you ask is to be-psession of La Barranca. Is that correct? Yes, General. 1 was happy there. Ive never been happy since I left. The years of my childhood "One moment, senorita. Our plan contemplates presenting you with the hacienda and nothing more. It is a dangerous plan extremelv dan Im Yes, said Arnaldo, and if we could close at one oclock Id be He poorer but a lot happier. Onelia. a time at Its long glanced since youve honored me. Quite true, but Im a busy man and Ive taken to going to bed. I suppose the old habitues are still on the job? I havent seen Castel-litDiego Borda, Vasconcellos, General Dorado or Panchito Iroyo-ge- n since I came here last. That about covers the list, doesnt it? General, said Arnaldo laughingly, I compliment you on your WNU Service. o, memory. So? 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Compliment, insult, RAYMOND SALT LAKE threat or warning he could take 62 So. Main. Va blk. to Temple. Spec, rates to L. D. S. guests. his choice. He sat in a moody silence, paying no attention to his guests. Smoldering inside him was PERSONAL dull rage at Arnaldo. What had he meant? He knew of the long- ALCOHOL Treatment Results Assured. Ar- feud everybody did. Had he guessed at once that he and Margarida were after information as to Dorados whereabouts and plans? In spite of her hosts neglect Joyce was not bored. She sipped her wine sparingly and let her eyes wander. Abruptly she sensed Onelia had gone tense in every muscle and following the direction of his gaze she saw an individual in uniform, accompanied by two bodyguards, erupt from a slight commotion in the entrance hall on her left. Never before had she seen a visage so striking, so individual, so different from the ordinary conception of a human face. , k hair, came down in a sharp peak to within an inch of heavy eyebrows and where cheekbones should have protruded there were indentations, causing the massive k jaw, divided midway by the gash of full red lips, to appear to slant outward. Feeling her eyes upon him the man stopped, stared, smiled and saluted gaily. He was drunk and as he staggered toward the table hurriedly being placed for him at the edge of the dance floor, Arnaldo darted forward, apparently to greet him. But he took up his stand in a direct line between Onelia and the new arrival. Joyce leaned toward Margarida. Who is that man, she whispered, the officer who just came in? General Dorado, murmurec Margarida almost inaudibly.' Arnaldo, chatting cheerfully with Dorado, took out a cigarette ancl tamped it on his wrist. At the third tap the orchestra began to pack up its instruments and one ol: the four tiers of lights went out. Adan did his best to hold the attention of the recent arrival but when a second bank of lights was extinstanding Onelia-Dorad- o Jet-blac- close-croppe- d, Only 3 days at INTERMOUNTAIN 1149 E. 6th So., Salt Lake City. SANA-TORIU- MINING Western Mineral Weekly mining news $2 yr. 22Vfc E.Survey 1st So., Salt Lake City. FURS AND SKINS Ship your PELTS FURS WOOL to the NORTHWEST HIDE & FUR CO. 463 So. 3rd., West Salt Lake. HIDES STAMPS tag guar. Write for Every ALWUZON free samples. Dept. W, Intermountain Stamp Wks., Salt Lake, Utah. RELICS, ETC. Indian Relics Beadwork, Coins, Curios. Cat. 5. Indian Museum, Northbranch, Kan. blue-blac- guished Dorado awoke to realization of what was intended. An odd hush fqll on the room, accompanied by an electric air of expec- tancy. It was real, something even the uninitiated could feel, and Joyces knees began to tremble from excitement. 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