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Show rpSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1943 WASHINGTON (rickets Are Singing CARIBBEAN CONSPIRACY BRENDA Canaries of Chinese s? 5TS-.- M their have kept crickets or their singing qualities. fc crickets are to the Chinese canaries are to bird lovers . of this country. are kept in hoi--, The crickets -- ourds into which holes have En cut to allow air to enter The fl in Buy War Savings Bonds wealthy have or other valuable and are handsomely of the rttow Serials WORLO'S LARGEST painted. SHIER AT IV THE STORY SO FAR: Anne Heywood, beautiful daughter of a wealthy Nsw York newspaper publisher, goes to Puerto Rico on aa assignment for her father's paper. Also on the Island art Pete Wilcox, a reporter on her fathers paper, aow a C. S. Army Intelligence officer; Miguel Valera, a Puerto Rican educated hi the United States who Is a secret U. S. agent; Richard Taussig, an engineer whose identity ns n German agent Is suspected bnt not yet proved; and Russell Porter, n yonng American engineer, and his wife, Sne. When Mr. Taussig learns that Anne suspects him he arranges to dlspsse of her. Pete Wilcox saves Anne, hnt Is Jealous of her friendship with MlgneL CHAPTER XIT The shiny black limousine drew up under the portico of the Granada Hotel Mr. Richard Taussig got out. Its been very pleasant, and most Interesting," he said. Thank you so Good-bsenorita." much. Good-bIt had been a mistake to allow Graciela to call Miss Heywood. Gra-ciel- a was discontented, seething and highly unpredictable. Her father's confidence in his continuing hold over her was to Mr. Taussigs realistic mind stupidly unrealistic. Mr. Taussig shrugged his shoulders and went into the lobby. As long as it didnt interfere in his plans . . . And there had been enough interference already. He had been trying to figure that out on his way home. It had a little of the smell of Fate to it, the more he thought about It Perhaps it was just as well . . . If he could figure Wilcox out properly. He was still thinking about that forty-fiv- e minutes later as he came through the iron grilled gateway Into the inner courtyard of Albert Beno-1s- t coffee and sugar importers, his green guide book under his arm, his green-visore- d yachting cap on his head. He went up the stone steps to the first-flogallery. At the top he paused, waiting for Diego Gon-gar- o coming out of the arched tunnel from Juan de Pinzon street I must frankly admit I was disturbed this morning, Gongaro said casually. "I was afraid our young friend might lose her footing so high above the floor. It would have been most unfortunate. Most Mr. Taussig agreed equably. However, I was watching her very carefully. Shall we go in? He waited until the door was closed. In view of the flattering attention we have been favored with this morning by a certain member of the Military Intelligence, I wish each department to function without communication with any other, until . . . let us call it When that comes, it will be in coordination with the concerted movement throughout the Caribbean area. Central and South America. Until then, Gongaro will continue the organization of personnel for the eventual destruction of all water facilities. Ht took out his handkerchief and wined his dark lenses. x TCie dark man with the black mustache moved suddenly. I , . . wonder," he said quietly. I have an exhibit two exhibits, in fact I think they will interest you. He went to a desk in the corner and took a folded piece of paper out of a drawer. I saw a friend off on the strato-line- r for Rio this morning with the Information for Bauer. This new filtering station here has caused us no end of trouble. I think the safest thing to do is chop up the sending unit we got last fall He came back to the table. When I returned to the office from the airport, I found this under the stairs in the yard. The cat was playing with it. He opened the folded paper and took out a small linen handkerchiet It had been white, but it was crumpled and slightly soiled, as if it had been moist. Its an expensive trifle. And. exAlso pensively perfumed. The initials are A C. H. He looked up. It was not there when we 'sme In last night. I turned my flashlight around the yard, to be quite sure of everything. The silence in the room lasted for some time. What is Exhibit B? Mr. Taussig inquired quietly. It is a golden hair, Albert Beno-1s- t It was caught In the said. rough plaster on the wall under the stairs, at a height of five feet eight inches. I presume the average heels are about two inches high. In which case the owner of this would be approximately five feet six Inches. Diego Gongaro knocked off the long cylinder of gray ash from his cigar. It is most unfortunate, he said urbanely. Most," Mr. Taussig said. He got Good day, gentlemen. up. I always admire finesse, Diego Gongaro said irrelevantly. He went down the stairs and stopped in the courtyard, looking at the space where Anne Heywood must have been, trying to recall where they had stood the night before and what they had said. A clerk crossing the patio with a sheaf of papers in his hand looked at him and quickened his pace, slightly startled. Mr Taussig crossed the y. Uncle Sam would have used TIRS CHAINS Sams military vehicles run into snow, ice, mud are put on to get them through safely and it Whenever Uncle ; or sand, tire chains on time. The government also recognizes the importance of for farm cars and trucks under WPB Order I But military needs are so great, we urge you to repair usable old 1 chains so long as they are safe. If you must have new ones, buy weed chains. 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PAGE SEVEN COUNTY NEWS mono-grame- d. CONRAD court and went out through the tun- nelled arch. Something would have to be done now, and rather quickly, be was thinking. She couldnt have been alone, unless she was braver or a greater fool than he thought she was. And that meant one thing, obviously: that Wilcox had been with her. They must have followed him out of tne restaurant, though hed thought they were both so absorbed In what was obviously a pretty tense quarrel that they werent aware hed gone. He hailed a taxi La Granada, he said. That would explain Wilcoxs appearance at the Central. In that case, nothing had been said that he had regarded as evidence. It meant that she had talked, however, though what she could say he didnt know. And G 2 was hardly likely to listen to her suspicions In the face of his credentials. He looked at his watch. The question was whether to go to Mrs. Porters or let it ride for a while. If Anne Heywood turned up, it would be a waste of time. On the other or hand she might not come he might manage it before she got there. All he needed was half an hour In his own room with the specifications. He could return them after hed got a microscopic photostat, and no one would know the dif- - ... "My dear Mrs. Porter, I thought you expected me," he said pleasantly. X thought "Oh, I did, but I you werent coming. It came out before she realized she was saying ... it My dear child!" Mr. Taussig laughed and wiped the perspiration off his broad pallid forehead. Im a business man, and when I come across anyone as promising as your husband Pm hardly likely to miss an opportunity to talk to him. Sue flushed. But hes not here I should have told you," she said He had to go to St Thomquickly. as. Shed planned It so differently. Shed been going to say, "Youll think Im dreadful not letting you know my husband Isnt here. Hes frightfully sorry. You see, the Navy's having water trouble and needed somebody really good, so Russell had to fly over to St Thomas to give them a hand." Mr. Taussigs disappointment was obvious, but his recovery was more than gallant . . . perhaps because he had known ll that before he came. Then you and I can have a comfortable chat, be said. He sat down on the sofa where he could keep his eye on the front steps. In fact I think Its probably better. Because if you dont mind my saying so the trouble with your husband, my dear girl is that he hides his light under a busheL Hes too modest He needs somebody to push him a little. Hes so off the beaten track down here that unless he lets people know what he can do, hell find himself in a rut Men not half as well equipped as he is will be picking the plums, merely because theyre on the spot I know, Sue said eagerly. "Thats what Ive tried to tell him. But he thinks if he does a good job the company will know it and" "And keep him down here where they wont lose him and dont have to pay him what hes worth," Mr. 1 Taussig interrupted calmly. know all about that He took a cigarette out of his case and lighted it thoughtfully. "Of course Im interested In him particularly," he said. I was tremendously impressed by what was said the other evening. And very selfishly, Pd better add. You see, we have a project a very big one with a problem not unlike the one you have here. I dont want this to Ask Your Grocer for . . . CREAM of the WEST When your pantry shelf contains Cream of the West breakfast worries vanish. Its delicious, it takes but five minutes to cook and you provide the family with important nutritious elements Vitamin B, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, and Calcium in their natural state. Too, it has a flavor all its own and is unrationed. MONTANA CEREAL CO. Billings, Montana go farther. He looked appraisingly at her. How discreet are you, Mrs. Por- ter? Then yon and I can have a com- fortable chat, he said. After that he could look at churches and schools to his hearts content. Ill go on, he said as he saw the crushed raspberry and cream outline of the Granada through the palms. T11 give you the address. He took out his notebook. The magazine Sue Porter had been trying to force herself to read slipped off her lap Into the white string rug. She sat perfectly still for a moment; then her face crumpled and she buried her head in the cushions, unable to keep the tears back any longer. He wasnt coming. Shed known it all afternoon. And she shouldnt have phoned. Half a dozen times since five oclock shed forced herself not to, but the last time she couldnt help it Im sorry, Mrs. Porter. Mr, Taussig came in an hour ago and left right away. He didnt say when hed be back. The telephone girl at the Granada had recognized her voice, and Sue could hear her laughing as she put down the phone. Her cheeks were burning. The girl thought she was running after Taussig because shed phoned so many times and left messages hed not bothered to reply to. If Russell knew hed be furious. He didnt get angry often, but when he did he was terrifying. Sue raised her head and dabbed at her eyes with her moist wadded handkerchiet Shed planned it so carefully. The silver tray with the decanter and glasses on it was out on the kitchen table. The ice cubes would be melted by now and the canapes soggy and unpleasant-lookinAnd she'd rehearsed it in front of the mirror a hundred times during the day. Shed be casual and charming. Why, Mr. Taussig! How awfully nice. I really didnt think youd have time to come, youre so terribly famous. Do sit down and let me see if I can find something for you to drink. Its been ghastly hot all day, hasnt It? Then she would say Russell had been called away unexpectedly, and get around to the specifications. She glanced wretchedly out into the dining room where shed put them on the sideboard, the corners of her mouth trembling. Suddenly she straightened. There was a step on the porch. She flashed up and around. Mr. Taussig was standing in the door, smiling, his hat in his hand. Sue stared at him. She hadn't beard him come up the stairs or cross the wide veranda. ference. g. I can be very, Sue answered She realized she'd been quickly. holding her breath, waiting, and that she had to be calm so he wouldnt see how much it meant He tapped the ash off his ciga- rette. "Welt this Is It Mrs. Porter. 1 heard about the construction down here, though not about your He wasnt mentioned. I've been looking for a man for the last fifteen months. Im not sure, ol course, that youd be interested. The living conditions wont be easy. I ought to tell you that .Thats one of the reasons we want a young man. The salary would only be thousand a year, about twenty-fiv- e but the man who went would be bus-ban- known throughout the civilized world. Of course I dont know , . .,r Sue closed her eyes. All the things they could do . . . for themselves and for the children I She held her breath again. Im not sure your problem here can be done, of course, Mr, Taussig went on equably. If it can, your husband is the man we want suppose the thing to do is wait until the jobs finished, and see If we can wait. But the specifications are all drawn up! Sue cried. Russell says theyre absolutely perfectl Oh, why dont you just look at them? You could tell couldnt you? Mr. Tausslgshook his head skeptically and waited. She Jumped up, ran into the dining room and cams back. Two bright pink spots burned in her cheeks, her blue eyes were as full of hope as the dawn. Just look at them a minute!" She thrust the thick roll of linen prints into his hands. He unrolled them without haste, and studied the top one deliberately. He could hear her breath coming quickly and see the pulse pounding in her throat as she sat there beside him. After a moment he looked up at her with a smile. Mrs. Porter, I reaffy wouldn't be surprised if your husband Isnt exactly the man weve been hunting from one end of the world to the other, he said simply. Oh, Im so glad! Sue whispered. You dont know how I want him to get away from here! Of course Ill have to go through all these, rather carefully," he said. Its a complicated setup. I wonder . . . No, I dont suppose we could do that Do what? I was just thinking that If could lay them out on the dining room table, Mr. Taussig said, 1 could see them all at once. But someone might come in, and its better to keep this to ourselves." ... (TO BR CONTINUED) NOW WEAR YOUR PLATES EVERY DA- Y- HELD COMFORTABLY SNUG THIS WAY Its so easy to wear your plates regu- - a. 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