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PAGE TEN JfEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFOKD. OREGON, SUNDAY. DECEMBER 16, 1934. By VICTOR BRIDGES 8YNOP81B: Niohotas Trenrh had only fust been treed of the charge of murdering John Os borne when two mysterious Rus eiane threatened him with death if he did not hand over a formula Osborne had eto'en. Then Molly O'Brien, to whom the valuable formula belongs, turne up. Jerry Mordaunt. Nicholas' friend, hae fust heard the whole story: Nicholas shows Mm a fetter from the chemical engineer. Sir William Avon, askino tor an appointment. Jerry declares Sir William is mired up in tho matter of the missing formula. Chapter IT IMPORTANT DATE !"THERB'S one objection," I said, ! "If Sir William knew Osborne jwhy didn't be come forward and !f Ive evidence at tbe triai i "He probably bad very good rea- (sons," returned Jerry. "Tbese bit jflnanclal bugs aren't like ordinary i human beings. I don't suppose be'd 'raise a finger to stop you being .hanged: not unless It happened to suit his own book." He stared at tbe 'letter again for a moment, and then glanced at his watch. "Hare you rung blm up?" he demanded; I shook my head. "Not yet. 1 was only Just finishing breakfast when you came, and one can't telephone with one's mouth full of omelet' "Well, you get on to him straight away. He's sure to be at bla office by now. Tell him that you're got his note and fix up an appointment with him as soon as you can." As a result of our frequent sailing trips together, I have developed tbe bad habit of obeying Jerry's orders almost Instinctively. Making my way upstairs to the bedroom I took off the receiver, and having con sulted the letter which I hud brought with me, asked for City 2037. In a tew momenta I heard a brisk voice at tbe other end. "Hello! Avon and Eons." "My name's Trench," I said. "I should like to speak to Sir William Avon with reference to a note which I received from him last night." "Will yon hold on, please?" A brief silence followed. "Hello! Is that Mr. Nicholas Trench ?" "It Is," I admitted. "Blr William Avon's private sec retary speaking. I am afraid Sir . William is out of town today. He has had to go to Birmingham on Impor tant business, but be hopes to be back some time this evening. He left Instructions that If you rang up, I waa to ask you whether you could lunch with him tomorrow at the Park View Hotel in Piccadilly." "I shall be delighted to," 1 said. "Good! Tbat'a aettled then. One fifteen tomorrow. Park View Hotel, Piccadilly. When you arrive, will you please ask tor Sir William's pri vate suite?" , "I will," I said. "Thank you. Good-bye." "Good-bye." "Crisp, and to the point," I ob served, as I descended the stair case, "whatever they do at Tresham House they , certainly waste no time." "What did he say?" demanded Jerry. I repeated tbe conversation, and at the end of It he nodded. "So much the better. Give us a chance to look round and make-our arrangementa. You must both clear out of this that's obvious." "It's not obvious to me," t pro tested. "Why should I be driven from home by a couple of comic Dagoes?" "Because If you stop here," said Jerry placidly, "they'll probably cut your throat" "J THINK he's right," Intervened Molly. "They've made up their mlnde that you've got the formula, and Dtattrl is tbe kind of man who will atop at nothing." She paused. "I've a feeling Inside me that the other one la even more dangerous." "Sensible girl," remarked Jerry approvingly. He turned to me. "You're coming back to Whitehall Court, and you're going to stay at he fiat until this business Is set 'ed. You'll be quite safe there with George and Dawson to look after you." "But what about Molly?" I asked. "That'a a rather more difficult question." He eyed her for a mo ment thoughtfully. "You won't mind my asking," he said, "but how are you off with regard to money?" "I've quite a lot," she replied. "Fa ther left me nearly thirty thousand dollars." "Well, In that case, It you don't mind being eztragavant for a week or so, I think the best thing you could do would be to take a room at the Milan Hotel. It will cost you about a pound a day but It will be well worlb tbe expense. You see. those beauties are probably watch ing the studio, and after what's hap pened they're not likely to let you out of their sight They may even have guessed who you are. It you were by yourself In a small flat or anything of that aort, It would be quite easy for tbem to roll up and make themselves, unpleasant In a big public place like the Milan you'll be aa right as rain." - "It aounds a very good plan." She hesitated. "I suppose I shall be able to see something of of you two?" "Why, of course. That's the Idea. My flat's only a few mlnutea away." "You'll nee lots of me," 1 assured her. "As a fellow director of tbe A. D. Syndicate I shall need fre quent consultations." "Why shouldn't we push off aa soon as we're ready?" suggested Jerry. "I've got the car outside. It will take you both a little while to pack your things, and by the time we've got them there and fixed up the room, we shall all be ripe tor a spot of grub. After two months of yacht cooking I can do with a decent meal." Molly Jumped up. "I'll go along now," she said. "A quarter of an hour will be plenty tor me." I rose, too. come with you and see that It's all right; you might walk In and find Mr. Stellman crouching behind the coal box." "Shout to me If he Is," said Jerry. "I love a little exercise before lunch: It Improves my appetite." 1 nodded towards tbe table. "In that case," 1 said, "you can wash up the breakfast things." I HAD never yet been Inside the ad- Joining studio, but when Molly opened the door and 1 followed her In, I discovered that It was practi cally a duplicate of mine. It looked perhapa a sonde larger owing to the absence of furniture. Except for a rug, a table and a couple of chairs, tbe place was empty: Its depressing effect being further heightened by tbe tact that the big nortb window bad apparently not been cleaned since the departure of its previous tenant. "I haven't bothered about making It comfortable," explained Molly. "I didn't know bow long I waa going to be here, so I Just ordered In what I wanted from one of those Install ment shops." It's not exactly an Ideal place for biding In," I observed. "Still, now I'm here, I'd better hare a look round." I peered first Into the kitchen, and then, mounting the stairs, made a brief examination of the bathroom and the bedroom. In each case -I drew a comforting blank. "All clear," I announced as I re joined Molly In the studio. "If you're not afraid of being left alone . . ." "The only thing I'm frightened of here," aha Interrupted, "are the black-beetles." "They won't worry you now." I assured her. "Black-beetles are like actors they nerer get up until the pubs are open." I paused. "What do you think of Jerry?" I Inquired. "He's a dear," she said promptly. "1 nerer knew English baronets were like that I thought they ail wore eyeglasses." "That's only In the films." I ex plained. "In real life they're practi cally harmless." I took out tbe re rolrer and laid It on the table. "You may as well hare thla back," I said. "I ahall feel more comfortable If I; know you're got It with you." "So shall I," she agreed. When I got back to my own quar ters I found Jerry still lounging In the same attitude. He waa puffier away meditatively at his pipe, and naa apparently made no attempt to carry out my parting suggestion. "Can't see anyone about," I re marked, "but that doesn't mean that we're not watched. 1 wouldn't mind betting that they've got the numberi of your car already." "More than likely. I should say." He stretched himself luxuriously.! "You don't know how grateful I feel J to you. Nick. I hadn't a notion what to do with myself the next few weeks, and this little business will fill In the time nicely. By the way, I'm rather taken with that girl of yours she's extremely pretty." "Not precisely the word 1 should , hare used," I said, "hut I entirely agree with the sentiment." "I wonder whether she likes me?"; "She says you're 'a dear,' but she! seems a little disappointed because you haven't got an eyeglass." "I'll wear two If It will give her any pleasure." He Jerked his head towards the bedroom. "Now you shove along and collect your traps." (Copyright, HI I, Penn PuMlfMns Co.) Nleholss finds a young ally, to morrow, In tho MHsn hotel. SCOUTS TO BE HOSTS AT CHRISTMAS PARTY Boy Scout troop four will pUy Banta Cliui to a group of atrial, chll tirtn Saturday afternoon, December 83. at Scout hea4 quart era. Kach child will be, presented with a Rift and candy. Tha remainder of the afternoon will b spent In playing frames and enjoying other amue menti. Troop four la alto planning to pre vent a group of playi January S at St. Marka Oulld Hall, tha opening curtain being acheduled for 8 p. m A amall admlsalon will bt charged no ticket may be obtained tn ad vance at the chamber of commerce. Scout headqtiarwra or from any member of tht troop. EAGLE PT. BELLS AT KETTLES OF The tinkling of belli waa to be heard on Medford atreets yesterday and many, hearing the sound there of, rushed to see whether or not Santa Claus, with his proverbial reindeer and sleigh bells, had come to town. Santa Claus waa not to be seen, however, but those who went to look observed Salvation Army lassies ringing Christmas bells for the poor before the red tripods and pots which come to be a part of the Christmas picture In every communi ty. Tha tinkling bells are a reminder that "The poor are with ua always," but they are also a reminder that wherever the flag of the Salvation Army flies there are no "forgotten men, women, or children." Generous citizens helped to "keep the pot boiling" yesterday and Cap tain Dur. m, was most grateful to thoae who did their part. He asks, however, that other citizens who have not yet visited a kettle do so during the next few days and make a gift toward the wdrk the Army Is planning to do this Christmas, citi zens are also Invited to drop In slips of paper containing the names and addresses of needy families who might otherwise be overlooked. It Is Interesting to note that the majority of the gifts In the kettles, are nlckles and dimes, with a goodly, sprinkling of pennies. Many of these gifts come from little children! who are happy to share a little of! their Christmas money with other! children less fortunat than them selves. No one need hesitate to make a gift because It must be a small one. "Every little bit helps." Thoae who have no money to spare but wish to give a can of fruit or vegetables, or other supplies, are in vited to bring these to tha Salvation Army at 411 East Main street,- or phone 359 and a car will be aent to take whatever you have to give. TOM FLYNN'S YULE TREE NOW AGLOW In keeping with the Yuletlde spirit to brighten up the homes of Med ford Thomas K. Plynn; of the Flynn Electric company, has erne tod a most beautiful Christmas tree at bis home on Nortb Oakdale. The tree, a 28-foot fir, la entirely covered with silver, heavily clustered with blue lights, and surmounted by a single star of red and green lights. At night the blue lights set off the sliver of the tree to produce a start ling effect. Eight gallons of silver paint were sprayed onto the tree to produce the remarkable effect, and there are 232 of the sapphire bulbs. It took one man four days to place the thir teen hundred feet of wires neces sary. Flynn did not errect the tree to compete In the Christ maa lighting contest and the tree will not burn that night. The purpose, he stated, was to add Impetus to the horn lighting movement, and to give plea ure to those who will be able to sec it. The tree will be burning at 310 North Oakdale from now until the j first of the year, Klynn said today. 1 ROLL ANNOUNCED The following pupils of the Roose velt school were on the honor roll for the second six week's period: IB Ronald Erittson, Virgil Gillette. Floyd Jones, Robert Zundel, Jean Bolger, Bevy Jean Dally. 1A Elaine Winkle. 3B Betsy Murray, Ann Conroy, Madeline Heath, Dolores Ray, 2A Norman House. 3B Harold Arthur, Luella Arnold. Richard Bishop, Ruth Andrews. Betty Deaver, Joan Elliott, Bernlce Myers, Jo Ann Humphrey. 4B Robert, Fairchlld, Betty Frey. June Jarmln. 6B Robert Grey. Jlmmle Elliott. 6A Jeanette House. 6A Carroll Carkln. n wiiin nniunnntp rLIIIiMUUAUi HEAD WILL TALK Hon. Oliver W. -8tewart, president of the Flying Squadron Foundation, and former member of the Illinois state legislature, will speak at the First Baptist church tonight (Sun day) at 7:30. Hon. Stewart Is a veteran prohi bition leader, and will give a discus sion of prohibition, which he states is an urgent national problem. - Some of the polnta to be discu&s-xt are: "Why did the drys quit?" "W:il they return to the firing line?" "Was the Eighteenth Amendment a MIh take?", "Can the church lead to vic tory?", Can the drys bo united In one army?", "Do we need a n.w party?" MOTHER'S PRESENT By GLUYAS WILLIAMS (Copyright, 1934, by Tha BtU Syndicate, Inc.) prdudlv suwV5 ricsf CHRISTMAS Pfi&rtf HE HAS iver BoiterM" For mother Ml 8V HIMSELF- A TEN CW PICTURE FRAME AFTER CONSIDERABLE womz vJiM -Tissue PAPER AflD RH R1B8DH 6ffc IT WRAPPED OP CLASPS IT BEHIND HIM, FWDS MOTHER IK KlTcHErJ, AND ASKS HER WHAT SHE MMT5 FOR. CHRISTW& MOTHER ENUMERATES seiERA!. Things, BUT not WHAT HE'D HOPED SHE'D SAV. AHXI0U5LV STEMS A LOOK AT HIS PRESEHT MI can't stand The sus- bfams broadly as PfffSf AND ASK5 WELL WOULDN'T SHE LIKE A NICE PICTURE FRAME WIlllAftS 2-(5 MOTHER, 6ET-fiK6fHE CdE, 5RY5 A FICWKfc rRArlfc IS WHAT SHE WANTS A 80VE fifaM EL$E SAVS OF COURSE HE CAlj'T HIDES IT U BOREAL) 6lVE HER HIS PRESENT DRAWER. . fAUTiOHIK& UNTIL CHRISTMAS, BUT HER NOT TO LOOK THERE WHISKS IT OUT FROM BE' BECAUSE HE WANTS IT HIND BACK TO GIVE HER 1b BE A SURPRISE A PEEK 8 MATTER fOP Payne EAOI.E POINT. Dec. 18 (SpU The Eagle Point htsh school student body la aponanrlng a Christmas pro gram to be Riven In the EflRle Potn grange hall Thursday. December 3' The program will be composed o a or.e-act play. "The Tree." undr tha direction of Mrs. VYlnslow, or chestra numbers directed by Ft. A Botte. glee club numbers and vocal solos directed by the music teacher. Mlsa Olson, and two Christmas read ings given by high school girls. Radios oid. or ,-sdios new, they wr their best when we jet ttirovu." 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