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Show Thursday, November 3, 1927 The Midvale Journal Page Nine sequent interchange of words he ,me of the stations of the under~ took to be inquiry and answer as to .;round railroad, and assisted the the danger of apprehension. He ·. ·rotherhood in disposing of their felt· that Leary's attitude toward :Jl ..gotb=m wares. A rece,nt reform ~ him becam<! friendlier from that '.vave in Chicago had caused a ~~~ m~ ~ moment. There was something shake-up in the police department, • Heruy JG:Y X.... ghast ly in the thought that as the '10St oisturbing to the preying slayer of a human being he attain- powers. "There clean off, I reckon," said ed a certain dig,nity in the eyes of men like Leary. But he became Leary a little pathetically, the reinterested in the transaction that ference being presumably to the was now taking place between the pe~tifcrous police. "That was a thief and the Governor. The Gov- good idea of yours for me to go up ernnr extracted the sixty one-thou- into Canada and work at a real job QiAR.l...BS SCRIBNERS SONS - RJ!.llASED THR.U PUm.lSHERS AU'IOCA.STER. SEJ:lV!CE, sand dollar bills from his bag, and for a while. Must a worked hard laid them out on the bed. He rap- e.n ough to change my finger prints. idhr explained J'ust how Leary's hid Rome bloke died in Kansas awhile (Centinued frGm last week) f or 'b eM r. C om1y, or Ae h 1'll es, as You will! ently referring to criminals who denJ booty had ·b een recovered, and b.ack and go t a 11 the cred't 1· A very pretty picture Miss Wal- had lodged at the farmj They talk the manner in which the smaller ing the old original Red Leary." Chapter VII ker made in the kitchen window, a ed quite o<penly while Archie un- denominations had been converted 'This enor of the press in recordWith all his outward candor the vivid portrait that immediately en- paeked his bag. The res tl ess ac- i.n to bil1s that could be passed with ·mg T-ea:y' s.de~th t'ICkJ ed the '-tOY,... Governor had, Arehie found retivity of the folk of the under- out arousing suspicion. ern or mightily, and Leary laughed . t ha,JICed Archie's pleasurable sensa· · h serves that were qu1te unaccoun world, their methods of commumLeary philosophically stowed the until he was obliged to Wl'Pe t e able. He let fall allusions to his tions in finding a haven that prom- cation, and points of rendezvous !hills in his clothing. 1 tears from his eyes. past i.n the most natural fashion, ised rest and security. Her black seemed part of a vast system and ·~You're done, are you?" asked ! ''T'm going to pull my freiJtht with an incidental air that added hair was swept back smoothly from he was ashamed of his enormous the Governor, "out of the game?" j af~e~ supper," he. said. "W·alke~·s to their plausab:ility, without ever her forehead and there was the i,nterest in all he saw and heard. "I sure have quit the road," Lea- I g-~m to take me 1~to town ;md I 11 tearing aside the veil tllat conceal~he Governor's cool fashion of talk ry answel,'ed. "The old girl has : shp out to Detro1t where the old ed his origin or the man~er of his glow of perfect health in her round- ing of the world of crime and its got a few thousand tucked away 1 girl's waitin' for me." fall, if, indeed a man who so jub~ ed cheeks. Archie noted her dim~ denizens almost legitimatized it, and I'm goin' to pick her up and 1 Walker called them to supper and ilantly boasted of his crimes and ples and the white even teeth that made it appear a recognized part buy a motion picture joint or a ca.n they went down to a meal that met seemed to find a.n infinite satisfacmade something. ;noteworthy and of the accepted scheme of things. , dy and soda pop shop somewhere all the expectations aroused by the tion and delight in his turpitude, memorable of her smile. W·alker aroused the Governor's deep : in the big lakes-one of tho se place , Governor's boast of the Walker could be said to have fallen. Hav, d est interest by telling hin:t of the ; that freeze up all winter, so 1 can cuisine. d ''Well, Mr. Saulsbury, I ve rea h ing mentioned Brattleboro as t e visit of Pete Barney, a diamon ! have a chance to rest. The old girl (rr'o be continued next week) point at which they were to 'fore· all those books you sent me. tand thief, who had lately made a big has a place in mind. gather with Red Leary, the Gov· the candy was the finest I ever haul i.n Chicago, and had been pass"On the whole it doesn't sound · t of re f U2'e exciti,ng," thes Governor comment- · ernor d l'd no t re f er t o the rnatter tasted." ed along f·rom one PPin ,-,~~ 8 I again, but chose routes and made "She remembers! Amid all her to another. · · 1ean s h'rrt. "D'd a c 1 ,, d, , mspP.ctmg I domestic cares, s h e reme.m bers. d e t ours Wl'thou t exp1.apat•1on. Leary appeared a moment 1at e r your admirable wife get rid of those It was on the second afternoon My dear lad, the girl is one in a and Archie was wbout to leave the pearls she pinched last winter? nut of Corn.ford that the Governor million!" room, but the Governor insisted They were a handsome string, as I La.ra.S"'IJJ'8 ""n "You'd think Mr. Saulsbury was 1 h h · .Ia W 9'' h h Ar hi dd l b d su en y ' a e c e, w om e "" stout Y t at e remam. remember, too handsome to market I couraged to drive much of the time, crazy about me!" she laughed. "But "I'm anxious for you and Red to readily. Mrs. Leary has a pas&ion I pause at a gate. he makes the same speeches to ev- know that I trust both of you ful- for precious baubles, A•chie," the "W 1· h ,. ... ay I sug ery girl he sees, doesn't he, Mr. ly." ~S'L. ~ e mger ere, son. u.u Comlu?" Gowrn?r ~xp~ained. "A b~illiant ~11JD gest that you take your cue from J "What's the young brother,- a career w pickwg up such trifles; a .,....,.._ me? Bill Walker is an honest "Indeed not," protested Archie, co.n?" a!" ked Leary with a glance star performer, Red, if you don't dairyman to all i.ntents and pur- rallyi,ng bravely to the Governor's at Archie. minci my bragging of your wife." To be referred to as a confidence Le ary seeme d no t a t a 11 d'1s·t urbP oses, but really an old crook who support. He's been raving about . for days and my only surprise man g ot tired of dodging sheriffs and you . . . by a gentleman of Leary's pro- e d b y th'lS reve,1 a t'1on of h'1s WI'f e •s bloodhounds and bought this farm, Is that he so completely falled to 1fessional eminence gave Archie 1 a: t• f 1 Th t 'd 'd • arcenous l:l.uec wn or pears. a a. n-......,1 . . A sober, industrious family man, g1~,e me the famtest 1 ea.. 1 ea- thrill. The Governor answered. by a train robber's wife should be a -ee-Sts-SSe, ""'=C Of ,, your your meffable drawing up his sleeves and gomg thi e f see med perf ec tl y nat ura1; m· 1 - ._ .Y ou will find him, with a wife and th charm, G 1' d ...;,::. t one daughter. This is one of the be:u Y ·, · e overnor supp le · through the motio.ns of washing his deed it :;;eemed quite fitting that . .........,._ best stations of the u,nderground You d better chase yourselves hands th' h ld te 'th th' I railroad·, safe as a mother's arms, into the house now or pop'll be peev rrhe. brushing- of the hands to~ A , 1 ehv~s fs rtouh math wdl th tieMves. Mrs. William Peterson spent the . . f , rc 1e u er ga ere a rs. d M d . A . F k and you will never believe you're ed at havmg to walt or you. g:ether Archie interrupted as a code L t d . Ch' d a,y on ay m mencan or ' as ah tall elderly ?peraf 1n f ti~a,g-o, unh er the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jean On the veranda not the favored guest of a wee k en d f . k . 81·gn si'gni'fyl'ng murder and the su·b- theary e g-mse o ea con ec 10nery s op. Henroid party. Walker's an old chum of ma.n arose rom a ammoc m .. -··--· . s EEPI Meredith Nicllclson een·a·DUnt Tbe Yo c ew •aae No Taste But the Mlat: I ~eea~;~t r~~;;h::1!0f:::io~P o~~ ;:;:~ :::a!!~~~e~~:;e~.ne~~~ West in old times. You're proba- tanned face was ·deeply lined hut bl.y wondered what becomes of old he gave the impression of health crooks. Walker is of cours.e an -qn- and vigor. usual specime.n, for he knew when "Leary" whispered the Governor the quitting was good, and having in an aside and immediately introsalted away · a nice little ,fortune duced him. ·' accumulated in express holdups, he "The road has been smooth and dwells h~re in peace and passes the the sky is high," said the Governor ;hat the meeting house every Sun- in response to 'a quick anxious ques · day. You mar be dea4 sure that ijoning of Leary's small restless only the aristocracy of our profes- eyes. sion have the entree at Walker's. "Did you find peace in the church A gray-beared ma,n, with a pro- es by the way?" asked Leary. nounced stoop, cla<! il',l faded. plue . ''In o.ne. of the temples. :.we found overalls, was waiting for them at peace and plenty," . answered the the barn. Governor as though reciting from '·'Just r:un the machine right in,'' a ritual. .· he called. ; . Leary nodded and gave ' a hitc The car disposed of, the Govern.:. to his trousers. nor introduced Archie as one of his "You found the waters of Chamdearest friends, and the hand Ar- plain tranquil, a;nd no h'a wks foil. . ch1e clasped was undeniably rough- lowed the la,ndward passage?" ened by toil. Walker mumbled a "The robin and the bluebird san~ "glad-to-see-ye" and lazily looked over all the road," he answered; him over. . 1 then with a glance at Archie: "You lThere was nothing in his speech gave no warning of the second pilor manner to suggest that he had grim.'' ever been a road agent. He as"The brother is young and in;nosisted them in carryi;1g their traps cent, but I find him an apt pupil," to the house, talking farmer fash- the Governor explained. ion of the weather, crops and the "The brother will learn first the state of the roads. The house was wisdom of silence, remarked Leary, connected with the barn in the us- and then as though by an afte:r:ual New England Style. In the ward thought he shook Archie by kitchen a girl sang cheerily a,nd the ha,nd warmly. hearing her the Governor ·paused They went into the house where and struck an attitude. Mrs. Walker, a stout middle-aged The girl appeared at a window, woman, greeted them effusively. rested her bare arms on the sill "We've got to put Y'OU both in and smilingly saluted them with a one room, if you don't mind," she cheery "Hello there!" explained, "but there's two beds "Look upon that picture!" ex- in it. I guess you can make out." claimed the Govenor, seizin-'! .A:r~ The seco,nd floor ro'om to which chie's arm. "In old times upon Walker led them was plainly but Olympus she was cub-bearer to the neatly furnished and the windows gods, but here she is ,Sally Walker, looked out upon rolling pastures. and a1ever so charming as when she The Governor abandoned his high sits enthroned upon the milking flown talk and asked blunt que.sstool. <Miss Walker, my old friend, tio.ns as to recent visitors, appar~ .-.t -• .JUST ·-·I{JJ)s--·-hnfJ ~ or~:-. . ·~ ?=:--------1)'--Ad-.--Carfer~ r~oM A5 1- urt \.ES5 I'M t\ ISTAt< EN .ll*.RE \5 A P\f:(..E oF FRE5H CKEW,tiCa GUN ST\XK ON THE BOTTOM 0~ nn S 04A'R. IS tT . ~ssaeLE "\"HAT 'YOU CAN rtLL ME kOW IT CiO'T . HERE ·~ ~ Ktc(lt.J -.JAAT iVE '(OUN G. • \.l ..\Y-ER .. ER- \ SPOSt SOME otte M~TA PUr •T THE Rt - DOt-f'r ""'roti 5 l=t>~E so SA\D . ABOJT ~ pep1f- ,,-.~. \5 · A - ScAT A C\v'E t .~ ~·. PL.AC E . · Wt~ ·GuM-.:. A\NT 1~ MAN'!.. . - -·- - - • I ·. . I ' '• - k • - . ,. . . .·_:_-·· .. · ·\ |