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Show THE RICH COUNTY REAPER RANDOLPH. UTAH JOSEPH McCORD w N.I I. INSTALLMENT EIGHT globe-trottin- g g , 4 F When Jacqueline spoke her voice wag low, but there was a determined ring in it. Vince. Listen to me. He turned his head on the pillow and looked up into the face bending over him. If the doctors think best for you to have an operation, we must attend to it at once. But, Skipper . . . that takes money. It isnt worth it. Be quiet. She placed her finger on his lips and gave him a gallant to ITn on my way now . smile. fix things. Ill see you later. With a wave of her hand, she hurried away. Her chin was held high, but her heart was down somewhere near her hurrying little shoes. Jacqueline found herself in something like a daze after her conference in the hospital office. They had wanted to know about Vinces financial situation. They had to, of course. And she had told them very calmly that she was in a position to attend to his expenses for the present. She wished him to be removed from the ward and placed in a private room, an inexpensive room, A resident doctor discussed her fathers condition, giving it as his opinion that Mr. Anthony was in need of an operation and had been for a long time. Also that the patient did not take kindly to the suggestion. Did Miss Anthony have a physician or surgeon she wished to consult? Miss Anthony didnt. In that case, perhaps she might like to consult with Dr. Erasmus Kennedy. Jacqueline met and liked Dr. Kennedy. He was a trifle gruff and direct in his manner, but nice. At her request, he agreed to examine the patient. The die was cast. No matter what happened later, Vince must be cared for. It meant cashing one of those bonds two perhaps, before she was finished. She had said she never would use that money. But Larry would understand. There was nothing else to do. Before her courage deserted her, Jacqueline hastened to the bank it vault and asked for her box Shielded from prying eyes in one of the little booths the Second National provided for patrons, she very reluctantly separated one of the bonds from its impressive companions. Only nine thousand dollars left! She gave an hysterical little laugh at the very absurdity of her thinking that. Bond Department. Last window on the left, said an armed attendant to whom Jacqueline went when she came up from the vaults. The department appeared to feel that there was nothing suspicious or exciting about anyones having a bond and desiring to cash it. They would be pleased to attend to the transaction and, within a brief time, Miss Anthony would be qdvised that her checking account had been credited with the returns. As simple as that. Miss Anthony breathed more freely. The gods still were with her when she returned to the Raynear. so Everything was all right far. But strive as she might, she could not banish the thought that there was some one now to whom she should be able to turn . . . and -- couldnt. What was Dr. Kennedy going to say? That ordeal proved easier than she anticipated. The doctor gave a careful explanation of her fathers case. There was no immediate danger. Jacqueline explained that she was employed, that she had a little money saved and that she would use it all, if necessary, for her father. All right, my dear. Dont worry, smiled the surgeon. Can you manage to look out for his expenses in the hospital for 10 days or two weeks before we operate? Id like to build up his resistance. Oh, yes. Then youd better figure on another two weeks before hes moved. And My charges, you mean? Well, well have a talk about that later. I dont think they will scare you. I think youd better make sure. She tried to smile bravely. All right. In your case . . . Well say two hundred. Thats in addition to the hospitals charge for the operating room, the anesthetic and- so forth. Scared? I can manage it. ... - By VIRGINIA VALE (Released by Western Newspaper Union.) Yeah. Sort of a mystery that never was quite cleared up. He was one of them inventor nuts. Oh. Only nine thousand dollars left! per . . . His face brightened. Im right on the edge of a big break now ... . Or I was. Just as soon as the money starts coming in, you and I will set up in a decent place. Bless his heart, Jacqueline thought. How familiar it all sounded. What would Vince say if he knew . . , everything? CHAPTER VII The following afternoon, Jacqueline turned a startled face to the door of her office in answer to a sharp tap. Its a pinch, said a quiet voice. How are you today? . . . startled me Lieutenant Staples! You . . . in close touch with the heads of several big organizations! Yes, hes a barber! NOT singer and trumpet player with Chuck Fosters band; he stopped the show at every performance. So when he was Married into a little money when he was young and spent most of his life puttering around with his stunts. Had a place about 20 miles out in the country. Quite a ranch, Iguess. Anyways, he seemed to stumble onto something that was going to revolutionize something. Blossomed out at the head of a concern and built a factory. Jobbed stock around among his friends. Theres always a flock of suckers I suppose there are. Well, something slipped. No one seems to know whether the whole thing was a phoney or whether old when it came Cutter was a miss-fir- e to business. He claimed he lost all his money and its a cinch the suckers were taken for a ride. Cutter eventually was indicted for fraud. Was he found guilty? No. Dead. Not long before he was to stand trial. From what I can find out, there was some evidence of foul play. It seems to have made quite a stir. Then it was passed up as suicide. Cutters wife and son faded out of the picture. Now the boys back in town and apparently not 'doing much of anything. Seems prosperous enough. May be nothing to it, you know. You say he 'isnt here. Oh, no, I didnt. I said he was here. As a matter of fact, he came back today. He did! Jacqueline could not ... Yeah? The slender man, who entered the office and helped himself to a chair, was about as far removed from the general conception of a detective as one could well imagine. His face was peculiarly ingenuous, almost boyish. The entire top of his head repress a little start. Yea. He registered about one was bald, pink and shining. He was not an infrequent visitor in the hotel oclock. I just happened to stumble on that one by dumb luck. Thats and the stenographers office. all detecting is, anyway. It just Keep you pretty busy, do they? occurred to me you might have met Not as busy as I would like. I suppose not. Guess a good deal him in your official capacity . . . of your business in here is with taken some dictation. If he has any letters to write that sound tricky, Id guests . . . transients? appreciate your tipping off a pal So Most of it is. I figured it was. Staples bald long. sat at desk scarcehead came about slowly. Ever do ly Jacqueline Her her brain was in a breathing. any work for a guest by the name whirl. She had resolutely refrained of . . . Cutter? from questioning Larry; just as resJacquelines heart skipped a beat. olutely had she smothered the little For a second, everything was misty. doubts that had arisen in her mind A policeman asking her about . . . from time to time. About her husband! Larry! As she tried to assemble it all Cutter . . she murmured, in her numb brain, Jacqueline was staring at the keyboard of her ma- aware of a persistent thought. It chine as if in an effort to rememgrew until it overshadowed all else. ber. She even achieved a slight She was Larrys wife. The police puckering of her smooth brows. were watching him. Oh. I know whom you mean, Just where did her duty lie? now." Jacqueline marveled at her (TO BE CONTINUED) change my or. der. Waitress Yes, sir, what would you like to make it? "I think Id better make it a petition, brought over to meet her she questioned him. Why wasnt he in films? Nobodyd asked him to be. Where did he come from? Los Angeles, but hed never been able to get near a film studio there! So Susan placed him under con- tract, and arranged for his Hollywood debut at a cafe there. His name? Ray Robbins, professionally; in real life, its Foster. romantic duo makes its debut in RKOs comedy, Obliging Young Lady, in the persons of Edmond OBrien and Ruth Warrick. A new en peated. Oh I just heard him say he was content with having a Never mind if old promising film ca- forgotten more than youll ever reer, Susan Hayward has know. It doesnt do him any good me turned, actors, agent.. Dining either. He did give own composure. at a New Orleans hotel, she times. some work. Several he Entreating Now who to remember was impressed by the young Happen Diner I would like to ... Three-eighte- Trimmed Em! J All right. Suppose you drop in and see me in about a week. And dont worry in the meantime. Oh, yes . . . There is something else wrote to? Or what the letters were about? you can do. What is that, doctor? No. I take dictation on my maYour father is a bit . . . low. chine. I never remember what I Do what you can about that. It write. will be a big help to us all. The little stenographers heart was I will. beating fast. It was almost the same She began by calling on Vince that' thing that Larry had asked. And he well for evening, armed with a bunch of had suggested it might be He sweet peas. His one worry now her to recall his letters alibi. an had about said something was his landlady and the. fear that I guess they were just business she might dispose of the paraphernalia for his cherished experiments letters, or you would have rememwhen the rent was due. bered, the lieutenant mused. His How much are you paying for eyes were on the lobby again. Im sure they were. your room? Jacqueline asked. was thinking fast. She Jacqueline rent Three dollars a week. My out what this call to find mqst try is paid for the next two days. meant. I will see her tomorrow and tell Is he a . . . bad man? She her that nothing is to be disturbed intended to say crook." But had until you get back. I will see about word would not come. the is house? the rent. Where the if Blest I know, Miss Anthony. Elder street. It We on him, if thats got nothing isnt so bad. Vince located it in a what mean. Were always sort you and for his daughter general way her heart sank again. It must be of interested in strangers. Thats rather dreadful, she decided. In the all. Please tell me more about Mr. heart of a factory district. Cutter, Jacqueline urged LieutenVince listened to the account of ant It sounds very excitStaples. her interview with the doctor with ing. a slight show of interest. to me, to tell you Sounds "Ill pay you back soon, he in- the truth. goofy a fellow comes Theres You know, Skip- - to me and asks me to sort of sisted doggedly. keep an eye on Cutter. Im not mentioning any names, but this first guy is . . . well, hes quite a somebody. Otherwise, Id have shooed him away. He didnt have any charges to prefer and didnt want to have any official check-u- p made. Just tipping me off in a fatherly way for whatever good it might do me. Wanted me to act in a sort of private capacity . . . Staples permitted himself a slight smile. I was for letting it all go in one ear and out the other, until he happened to mention that this fellow was the son of old John Cutter. Then I thought it wouldnt, hurt to play along a little. John Cutter? Jacqueline re- safe-depos- ... :: He gave her $10,000 to U. S. bond a surety. Several weeks later Jacqueline . learned that her father was to a hos-pital. She hurried to see him, and found him thin and haggard.' Now continue with the story. her life savings In the stock market, she accepted his proposal. They were married after signing a contract her to continue her present mode of living for six months, after which she could tear up the contract. THE STORY SO FAR: Larry Cutter itartled pretty Jacqueline (Jack) Anthony, public stenographer at the Hotel Raynear, by telling her she could realize her ambitions by marrying him. Stunned by the recent loss of sice THE ORIGIN Chubb Where did the word come from? Duff I think it is just an Old Nick name. Satan His Trouble Modem Orator My friends, I am full of uncertainty. Then a number of people in the audience looked at one another and hoarsely whispered: He must have had hash for dinner. What to give the men in Uncle Sams services for Christmas is He recently scored in A Girl, a Guy and a Gob and Parachute Battalion. She made her film bow as Orson Welles first wife in Citizen Kane, the picture thats been a springboard to motion picture contracts for so many actors and act- already solved for you. by surveys made in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Cigarettes and smoking tobacco head the list of gifts the men want most. This naturally places Camel Cigarettes and Prince Albert Smoking Tobacco in the forefront, since actual sales records from the service mens stores, afloat and ashore, show the favorite cigarette is Camel, and the big favorite among smoking tobaccos is Prince Albert, the National Joy Smoke. Dealers are already featuring Send him a carton of Camels or a Pound tin of Prince Albert for Christmas. Adv. resses. M Robert Taylor has an exceptionally tough beard, and while hes being shaved talks about show horses, like his Arabian stallion; Clark Gable chats about guns and fish and venison, under the same conditions, and he also has a tough beard. Spencer Tracy yells wisecracks at everybody while hes in the barbers chair. Bob Young makes a few remarks about his riding horses. Jimmy Stewart sits and says nothing. All this information from Jim Adamson, major domo of Metros barber shop, who began snipping locks and news from movie stars way back in the days of Inceville hes been at it for 2 decades, and has his own Hollywood Whos Who. & Were told that Inez Cooper, a Hollywood new comer, looks so much like Hedy Lamarr, that experts cant tell them apart. 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