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Show THE SAUNA SUN, SAUNA, UTAH Smart, Dresses Easy-to-Se- w puffed at the top, the gathers that give you flattering bust fullness and the very, very small waist these are all new notes. Just five steps, too, in the sew chart. For immediate wear, make it up in dotted Swiss or voile, Your fall version should be thin wool, crepe fall and winter materials. Youll de chine or rayon jersey. be surprised, when you study the The Patterns. No. 1462 is designed for sizes 34, 36. 38, 40, 42, 44 and 46. Size 36 re- are two perfectly HERE fashions that will oy Den nrnoo C Ben Ames Williams. SYNOPSIS Barbara Sentry, seeking to sober up her escort, Johnnie Boyd, on the way home from a party, slaps him, and attracts the attention of a policeman, whom the boy knocks down. As he arrests him. Professor Brace of Harvard comes to the rescue and drives Barbara home. On the way they see Barbara's father driving from the direction of his office at 12:45, but when he gets home he tells his wife it is 11:15 and that he's been playing bridge at the club. Next day Sentry reports his office has been robbed and a Miss Wines, former temporary employee, killed. The evening papers luridly confirm the story, and Sentry takes it hard. Mary, elder daughter, in love with Neil Ray, young interne at the hospital where she works, goes off to dinner at Gus Loran's. Sentry's partner, with Mrs. Loran's brother, on Jimmy Endle. Mr. and Mrs. Sentry call reold Mrs. Sentry, and Barbara, alone, ceives Dan Fisher, reporter, who advises her not to talk. Phil Sentry, son at Yale, Is disturbed at the possible Implications and suspicion of Miss Wines' absence from her rooms for three days during August. He goes home to help. Sentry is arrested and booked for murder. Dan Fisher explains the evidence against him that the robbery was a fake, the safe opened by one who knew the combination, changed since Miss Wines' employment there that a back door key, a duplicate of Sentry's, was found In the girl's purse, and that Sentry, too, had been away those three days in August. Brace calls, and backs up Barbara in her denial that Sentry could have done it, because of the discrepancy of time between the slaying and their seeing Sentry on the road. CHAPTER IV Continued 9 Arthur was always losing keys, Mrs. Sentry assented, and realized with a faint shock of terror that she had spoken of her husband in the past tense, and then, with a deeper tremor, that Hare seemed not to have noticed, as though it were natural for her to speak of him so. I hear the Shq said hurriedly: girls coming downstairs. Lets not talk about details, Dean! Her eyes met his for a moment, held his; and his after a moment were lowered, as though some word had passed between them. Phil argued, But just the same Then he stopped as Barbara and Mary appeared in the doorway. " Morning, children, Mrs. Sentry said lightly. Sleepy-headBarbara saw Dean Hare; she cried: Oh, have you seen father, Mr. Hare? When will they let him come home? "Im afraid not right away, BarYou know, bara, he confessed. these things take time. But they know he didn't do it! Barbara insisted. Well, of course we know the girl They know it, tool I told Mr. Flood" urged. Mrs. Sentry spoke quickly, almost desperately. She knew what Barbara was about to say; that Mr. Sentry had come home on the night of the murder at a quarter of one. But if Barbara said that, Dean Hare would know Arthur had lied to him. She fought instinctively to protect Arthur from that discovery. Sit down, Barbara, Mary, she After all, theres breakfast said. to be eaten, our routine to go on." Barbara insisted: But mother, And Barbara said, Darling! Phil said, Good kid, Lin! Dean Hare rose to go, and he nodded to Phil so that the boy went with him to the car. Phil," he suggested then, dont let your sisters or your mother go to see your father yet. Not today. I shouldnt even go myself, if I were you. In a day or two, yes; but just now hes terribly shocked. It would distress any of you to see him; and I think it would be harder for him to keep his self control." Gosh! I suppose so, Phil agreed, shakily. He urged, I want him to know were with him, He said: Mrs. Sentry wants to see Mr. Sentry this morning. Ill be with her. Could you hold off on the questions till this afternoon?" Irons reflected: Well, the Grand Jurys sitting, and the D. A.s idea was to give them the evidence weve got, tomorrow. He looked at Hare. I understand you and Mr. Flood agreed not to arraign him before?" Yes. Irons looked at Phil apologetically. It was hunch, as much as anything, when I booked him," he conBut the D. A. got some fessed. stuff last night, and Ill want to have all the dope I can get, for the Grand Jury." though!" Ill tell him," the attorney promOf course," the lawyer agreed. ised. But this afternoon will do, to ask But then Mrs. Sentry came to the your questions. Suppose I meet you open door. Oh, Dean, she called, here at two. will you arrange for me to see Phil, listening, felt himself shivArthur, let me know when Im to er; his teeth pressed hard together come? to keep them quiet. There was Hare looked to Phil for support; something in their tones deeply terbut Phil said, I know it will do him rifying. He was almost relieved good to see mother, Mr. Hare. And when Dean Hare drove away, and the lawyer surrendered. he himself was left with Inspector If Irons. Very well," he agreed. you Oscar came to summon Mrs. SenWhen Hare departed, the other try to the telephone. Mr. Loran men who had come in the police calling," he explained. She depart- car approached, and Irons introduced them to Phil. Inspector Hays, ed, and Hare said doubtfully: I still think its a mistake, Phil, Sergeant Kane, Officer Regan. And the Inspector suggested then, for her to go. Mr. Loran came -" Barbara! Barbara sat down, puzzled by her mothers manner; and Mrs. Sentry thought, amazed at herself: Im like an ostrich, hiding my head in the sand, trying to pretend, to blind She said: Weve got to myself keep our heads, our sense of proportion. We must go on eating, for instance! Mary said in a low tone: "Must we? Pretend nothing has happened? We wont fool anyone but our- selves." Mrs. Sentry ignored her. She asked the lawyer, in polite and empty tones, as one makes conversation with a strange dinner partner, Olive was Hows Olive, Dean? Mrs. Hare. She wants to come over this afternoon if youd like. Of course! Mary said grimly: Im surprised shes willing to. I expect most peo- ple Barbara cried, furiously: "Mary! You talk as though you thought father really did it! And she said: We must all go see him, right away I Well all go together." Mary said, I want to see Neil! She added, "This he and I must decide what to do. The doorbell rang, and Oscar went to answer it, and Phil followed him into the hall. Mrs. Sentry suggested: "Ask Neil to dinner, if you like, Mary. Or to tea? Mary hesitated, nodded ; then Linda Dane came in with Phil. Mother said it was too early for me to she confessed quietly. come, Shes coming a little later, Mrs. Sentry. But I didnt want to wait. I knew youd be up. Theres nothing to see!" Mary told her coldly. Were not a sideshow! Mrs. Sentry protested, Mary!" But Linda said: Its all right, Mrs. Sentry. I know how you all must feel; but I didnt come to be curious, Mary. Please dont feel Im prying. Weve always at least, Barbara and Phil and I have always been such good friends.. ters looking to him for strength, Phil himself was stronger. His grandmother had come downstairs; they were all in the living-rooPhil explained what the Inspector wished to do, suggested they stay where they were. Inspector Hays and Sergeant Kane went toward the kitchen. Regan had remained outside. Inspector Irons and Phil went upstairs. If theres anyPhil suggested, thing special youre looking for, I might help you." Irons hesitated. I dont want to put anything over on you," he I told Mr. Hare I said gently. wouldnt ask you any questions unless he was here. Weve nothing to Phil colored. hide! he protested. Sure, I know," the Inspector But Ill just look around. agreed. Whose I want to see everything. room is this? Mine," said Phil. The Inspector nodded; he opened the drawers of the chiffonier, the desk, the closet, the recess under the window seat where Phil kept rods and fishing gear. Phil, looking over the others shoulder, saw something there; a japanned metal box with a combination lock. And the cover of the box had somehow been forced open! In His thoughts went racing the summer after his Freshman year, at a dude ranch in New Mexico, one of the cowboys had given .45 revolver, him an old single-actiowith cartridge belt and holster; had told him that the weapon had been taken off the body of a man killed in a gun battle, years before. Phil brought it home; but because Mrs. Sentry was afraid of firearms, he never showed it to his mother or his sisters, kept it here in this locked box. Only, he had showed it to his father. His father had known it was here . . . Irons picked up the box, now empty, and he held it to his face and sniffed at it. The old holster had been heavy with grease and oil. Phil remembered the rich smell. He heard himself now, saying hurriedly: Thats my old tackle box. Used to keep a couple of reels in it, in leather cases. The Inspector did not turn. I forgot the combination, He had to break it open with a tried to think what tool his father might have used. With a chisel," he said, and repeated: Couple of reels, and some bass plugs Must have been hard on the chisel, the Inspector commented, and turned, the box in his hands, and looked at Phil. Phil saw sympathy and understanding ,in the older mans eyes, and was sick with fear. Then Sergeant Kane said from the doorway, in an intent tone: Hays wants you. Inspector. Down cel- ... n s! I- imnmo Mrs. Sentry Said Lightly. Morning, Children, last night while I was there. He was just back from New York. Your father almost broke down, just talk- ing to him. Mr. Loran was sympathetic, of course, and loyal, and indignant at the police; but it does no good to take that attitude. The police aren't to blame. He hesitated, said then, We have to face the fact that theres a lot of circumstantial evidence against your fa- ther. Phil said explosively, You know darned well my father wouldnt kill anyone! Its not a o,uestion of knowing. Its a question of proving." Then he turned, for a police car came up the drive. Reporters oft duty like guards at the entrance trotted after it: and Dan Fisher was among them. The police car stopped behind Dean Hares; but Dan came along to where Phil and the lawyer stood, and he said in a low tone: Sentry, if you and Mr. Hare are interested. Flood waited outside last night till Professor Brace came out, questioned him. Phil nodded, only half hearing, staring at the police car, from which officers alighted. Fisher asked softly, "Who was the young lady who came in a few minutes ago? One of my sisters friends." Whats her name? Phil hesitated, but Dean Hare said, Phil, the best rule with re- Mr. Sentry, you want to show us around? Glad to, Phil agreed Id like to have a look at the garage. Phil led the way, watched the Inspector note the cars, study the garage. Chauffeur sleep up above? he asked. Phil podded,. Old Eli was burning leaves by the tennis court, and they went that way. Irons asked the old man: You usually hear a car come in at night, do you? Eli said, And Phil exHey? Hes pretty" deaf. Youll plained: have to talk louder. But he wouldnt hear anything at night. Takes an earthquake to wake him. Eli demanded querulously, What you say? Irons nodded. Skip it, he decided. He crossed to the pergola, looked down at the water just below them here. Two ducks sunning themselves on the bank waddled into the water and swam warily away. All right, said the Inspector. Lets go in the house. Indoors, with his mother and sis if theyre going to find lorry-winc- 100-yar- 1 Irons nodded. Right, he said. With the broken box under his arm, he followed Kane. Phil followed them. Irons once looked back, as though to bid him stay behind; but he did not speak. In the cellar, Inspector Hays stood by the furnace. The furnace door was open. . The fall had been warm, these last few days unseasonably so; and there had been here no recent fire. Irons went toward the other inspector. Hays said quietly, See if you see what I see. He turned a flashlights beam into the fire box of the furnace. Irons stooped to look in. After a moment he stood up. "Close the door easy, jie said Close the draughts. crisply then. Any air might make the ashes crumble or muss them up. Ill get Peters and Knobble right out here. They can handle it. Phil touched his arm. What is he asked., it, Inspector? d and one chance 39-in- ch yards ribbon for belt. Success in Sewing. Success in sewing, like success in any other field, depends upon how you approach the task in hand. To help you turn out clothes professional looking in every detail, we have a book which plainly sets forth the simple rules of home dressmaking. The beginner will find every step a dress clearly outlined and illustrated within its covers. For the experienced sewer there are many helpful hints and suggestions for sewing short cuts. 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The role of a balloon barrage Is to deny passage to aircraft below the barrage height over the defended area; thus driving the attackers to an altitude at which they can be dealt with by fire and yards of 4Vi quires terial. (TO BE CONTINUED) Captive Balloons Are to Help Defend English Cities Against Air Raiders In a recent lecture. Air Commodore J. G. Hearson partly lifted the out anyway, tell them." veil of secrecy surrounding the balPhil nodded ruefully. 1 suppose loon barrage scheme, in which a so. Shes Linda Dane. large number of captive balloons Fisher said, Oh! 1 know her will add to the protection of cities Somfcdne else debrother, Joe. against air raiders, says the Illusmanded, "Not engaged to her, are trated London News. Each balloon is handled by a you? Phil shook his head, coloring h with a crew of ten. with anger, and Inspector Irons alighted from the police car and Toward the end of the World war , said to the reporters: balloon aprons were used in the "All right, boys, outside. Give defense of London. They were these folks a break. I'll see that formed by tethering four or five you get anything that you ought to balloons in a line and stretching a ' network of wires between them. have. moved The balloon barrage of today is him, away, obeyed They and Dean Hare asked: Anything not in the form of aprons, but consists merely of the cables by new. Inspector?" "I want to have a look around in- which the balloons are held capside," the Inspector explained. If tive. At first sight, such a defense may appear rather diaphanous; but, thats all right? if simple calculations are made, it Of course." And I might ask some questions. will be found to be far more efI suppose youll want to be in on fective than many might imagine. that." 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