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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-10-30, Page 2thubspay* oeiownt wtivmi THE EXETER T1MES-ADVQCATE SYNOPSIS Jerry Clitheroe, 4 young English­ man landing at a British port af­ ter crossing the Atlantic, is arrest­ ed under the mistaken impression that he is an American crook nam­ ed Tony Montelli, to whom he hears a striking likeness. Taking advantage of the resem­ blance, Montelli misleads the pol­ ice, and even his own wife, ‘who. is known as circles. In the American Dallas, with whom Jerry is in love. On comparing notes, however, the young couple are made aware of their own feelings for each other. <(Now read on.) “Slim Annie” in criminal guise of Clitheroe, the has flirted with 'Elise CHAPTER VI Jerry Clitheroe was man in-was very simply Supt. Clewthers Investigation Dept., Superintendent Clewtliens Calls There was a visitpi' at the flat long before ready to receive callers, a whose card scribed: Div. Criminal New Scotland Yard 0 Tel. Whitehall 1212 Mintey made the announcement lugubriously and seemed to feel that in the face-of such an emergency his master ought to forego his morn­ ing tub. “Tell him to unglue his bowler hat and wait until I’m clothed and in my right mind,” he instructed. “Begging your pardon, sir, but . the—er—gentleman ’asn’t got no ■bowler ’at.” “Then he can’t possibly be a pukka detective. Heavens, Mintey, - don’t you ever go to the cinema? The trade-mark of a self-respecting sleuth is that he never removes his sloe-black derby by day or night,1 especially when on the trail.” “H’l once saw ‘The H’exploits of H’elaine,’ sir.” “A dark secret revealed, O faith­ ful seiwant, but one belonging to the historic past.” ' “Yes, sir, H’l was younger then. HT remember ’olding a young woman’s ’and' at the time. H’episode four it was.” “Curb yourself or one of these days I shall resort to blackmail, using the murky revelation as a lever. Don’t you ever feel curious as to what transpired before episode four, or what followed?” . Mintey shuddered. “No, sir,” he said fervently. “H’it was very dark in the thea-ayttre and h’l’m afraid I proposed matrimony.” ‘Congratulations!” “Thank you, sir. H’it was a very narrow ’ h’escape. H’l. 'ave .not .been inside such a place since.” Jerry laughed. He was in high spirits. In the middle of brushing his hair Jerry did pause to wonder what could have brought a C.I.D. man to see him. Probably it was a matter of routine, or maybe to establish once and for all his iden­ tity. 0 Meanwhile, Superintendent Clew­ thers waited patiently. He was a sparely-built man, wearing a ris tweed sports jacket with flannel trousers. “No hat at all,” he greeted when that individual finally emerg­ ed from his dressing room. “So you overheard! Sorry to keep you such a time.” “Quite all right, Mr. Clitheroe. I’m in no hurry. These flats aren’t .conversation-proof, you know.” ' “Breakfasted?” “Two hours ago, thanks, but I’ll be glad to join you in a cup of fee.” The superintendent chatted ually during the progress of meal, proving himself to interesting companion, they had reached the •stage did he mention the his presence, ‘Headquarters, it appeared, had found the existence of a double to Tony Montelli decidedly disturbing. It opened up so many possibilities for a versatile crook. ‘How come?” Jerry asked. Clewthers inspected a glowing ash critically. “For instance,” lie said softly, “Mrs. Cedricson was dining at the Cosmopolite last night.” “Afraid I’ve never heard of the lady.” Har- gray r J erry" cof- cas- the be a most Not until cigarette reason for I > ) I Wife Qf the soap-flake king. Cedrkson’s soup circles’—they nev­ er fail to foam?' “Artful alliteration, eh! But I don’t see what that’s got to do with Tony or me.” “Only that her diamond pendant is as famous as her husband’s soap, and while you can buy the latter foi* twopence-half-penny per packet from any grocery store, the former isn’t to be picked up so easily.” “Sounds to me like a riddle.” “The answer is that picked it up last night all “Tony Montelli?” The superintendent “Can’t answer that,” “One of our in the vestibule.” “Yes, I know, I spoke to her.” Superintendent Clewthers appear­ ed to find* his cigarette more fas­ cinating than ever. “Our chaps, thought it was you," he went on, “At first they believed it was Tony, and was waiting a suitable oppor­ tunity to nab him.. Unfortunately we’ve got to be specially careful now in case you get in the way.” “I say, that’s darned awkward!" “Very—for everybody concern­ ed. You’re quite sure it was you?” “Absolutely!” “H’m! Know well?” “Never clapped my knowledge.” “How long Montelli?” “Three or me a visit in ruefully at the reflection. ‘ “Why?”’ . “Because she thought I was her husband, or so she said. There was a paragraph in the newspapers which had put hei1 on the track. Ac­ cording to her story he had dodged away as soon as they arrived in England, and she was anxious to bite^his head off.” “Played old Harry, did she?” “Well, er, I’d rather not ’go into that. Then, last night, I noticed her at the Cosmopolite, and decid­ ed to have a chat before she made any .more uncomfortable mistakes.” Clewthers nodded. “That hangs together,” he -conceded. “We’ve learned that your other-self spent some time at Holmsfield Terrace while you were otherwise engaged.” “Evidently you know the whole thing by now.” “Most of it, I hope,” the detective agreed, must -be purposes must be “Strikes me it’s *up to you people to keep them from eventualizing.” ‘Exactly my<i view. I’ve been leading up to* that. We’ve got to be in a position to differentiate you fr.om Montelli on sight.” Jerry stared. “Hanged if I know how you’re goipg to manage that, ’ he remarked. The detective admitted it was difficult,. “The chief thought you might agree to have a secret mark tatooed in an agreed position, which would give us something to recog­ nize. you by.” “Oh, your chief thought that, did he?” “Might save you a lot of bother, sir!” • • ’ “No, I'm damned if I will.” “Somehow I thought you’d ob­ ject. Well, I can’t blame you. Lots of people dislike being tattooed.” “Think of tively refuse tured in my the police.” “All right, sir, all right! We can’t force you.” “Montelli" has an appendicitis scar.” “Means a lot of undressing, sir, though it’s an almost perfect means of identification. Gan’t always ex­ pect to find -our matt in -a bath with a handy keyhole in the door.” “Good heavens, you didn’t—” “Lots of snooping has to be done in my game, Mr. Clitheroe.” “Yes, I noticed you got my name right first time we spoke.” A faint flicker of a smile twitch­ ed the corners of the superinten­ dent’s mouth. “No bullet mark on the upper arm,” he murmured. “That was good enough for me.” Jerry began to laugh, then stop­ ped thoughtfully. “Aren’t you ask­ ing bather a lot of questions?” he demanded. someone right,” ; frowned, he replied, men saw Slim Annie Montelli fairly eyes on him to superintendent Clewthers sighed, “"When there are two of ypu it gets so troublesome,” “Look what a mess we could all get into if you were 'to “Well, of all Lhe- “No offence intended. As a sen­ sible man you must appreciate that we have to -consider every conceiv­ able eventuality,” ‘Meaning that I’m under suspi­ cion as it is?” “Deal* me no. That would be going too far.” “J should jolly well think it would!” “Then we need not bring it into the foreground.” “Meaning that it’s where out of sight,” “Good gracious, jump to conclusions, intendent rose to go, holding out his hand in the friendliest possible manner. At the door he hesitated. “Do you know,” he called back, “what I should do if I happened to be Tony Montelli?” “Not the foggiest!” “Why I’d just creep into your place one dark night while you were fast asleep and neatly slit the lobe of your right ear, Not to<o but enough to notice.” “The devil you would?” “Like a shot. That’s he remarked. collaborate-" •n lurking some- sir, how you ’ The super- neatly, have you known Mrs. days. She paidfour prison.” Jerry, grinned “And mighty .awkward it for you. One lot of cross­ can lead to others, as you aware.” something else. I posi- to have pictures punc- skin for the benefit of A Help to Those Who Are Past Middle Age When men and women get past middle age their energy and activity, in many instances, begin to de- efine, and their general vitality is on the Watte. LittU ailments and sicknesses Seem harder to shake off than formerly, and, here and there, evidences of a breakdown begin to appear. / r ,... New is the time those wishing to help maintain their health and . vigour should take a course of Milburn’s Health and Nerve Fills. a They help tone Up and invigorate the patient by their tome action OH 4 6 a bos:, 65 pills; at all drug counters- Lock for ear trade mark a “Red Heart” on the package. Tho Milburn! Limited, Toronto, Ont. where friend Tony has another of his mul­ titudinous scars. Youi’ being with­ out must be a constant source of in­ convenience.” “I know. Thanks for the tip. .In future I’ll make a habit ,of keeping all doors locked.” “He’s a genius for getting into locked Vooms,” the superintendent “Specialized in it see you locked Vooms," said sombrely, since boyhood. Well, I’ll again before long.” “That’s what I’m afraid His'exit left Jerry in a depressed frame of mind. CHAPTER VII of.” consider ably The Green. Eye Winks Habitual lawbreakers probably become accustomed to being under ■constant surveillance, until they .ac­ cept the following detectives in much the same manner as a homely suburbanite does the company of a pet dog. Or it may be that crim­ inals, being notoriously unintelli­ gent outside the sphere of their professional activities, are able to promenade in happy ignorance of an accompanying 'shadow. Jerry Clitheroe gave intensive consideration to these points of view for he found that the ever­ watchful eye -of the law cramped his style. As a well-behaved citi­ zen he -disliked tire succession of keen-eyed men who kept an eye on his home, trailed- him discreet­ ly out of doors and sat near him in public places. Sometimes the disguise would be that of a taxi-driver lounging in the terrace and deliberately .refusing all offers of fares, unless the pros­ pective passenger happened to be the | •man under observation, upon which he would brighten up in thankful­ ness of labours eased by a kindly providence. At other times it would be a match seller, a bootblack, a neatly- attired individual with a rolled inn« brella not out of place. in a tube train, or a man-about-town. able to fit'into the exclusive evening scene. Jerry got to know the type and even took to passing the time .of day with some of the boi’ed watchers. - Occasionally,' as a relief to pent up feelings, he gave them a good run for their money, twisting and turning on his tracks without ever properly shaking them off. The nearest* approach he ever had of temporary freedom was when he ■dashed down to Maidenhead, hired a boat and found some glee in entic­ ing an incongruously disguised po­ liceman into - another skiff. As a peddlar of laces the man had not been out of place in Helmsfield Ter­ race. On the Thames he cut a sor­ ry figure, both in regard to appear­ ance and sculling ability. s As a consequence of this escapade^ Superintendent call. “You’ve been bit of a dance," ing no attempt that the police Jerry-chuckled, them appear to. be out of condition,” he retorted. “Anyway I’m fed up with having half the force cammed on my doorstep. I've noted five re­ gulars already.” Clewthers shook his head re­ proachfully. “That’s bad,” he said. “They’re supposed to be unobtru­ sive. Altogether the rota compris­ es seven men, so there's only a couple escaped observation,” “Seven! Gosh! This must be cost­ ing the country a pretty penny, and all for nothing'?* “I’m only doing my duty, Mr, Clitheroe.” “So I keep hearing. Dash it all, I believe yon dofsdspect me in .some peculiar way.” » ' '<#>............. ." ....... “Well, sir, as I mentioned before, there are distinct possibilities in this twin stunt.” I “We’re not twins. Tony is ne relation. I ^an’t help it if we hap*, pen to look alike.” ( “Admitted! There are many things 1 you can’t help. For instance, the theft of Lady Hixton’s pearls," ( “What’s that?” ( “Lady Hixton’s pearls, sir. Two, days ago, at the Beisise-” “Good heavens, I was there!” • “Exactly,” the Superintendent; muttered grimly. “You. were at the; Belsize at, or about, the same time that the theft took place.” Dangerous Intrigue “Am I supposed to have taken these jewels?” Jerry demanded ang­ rily. Superintendent Clewthers bit his lip. “I hadn’t gone so far as to say that,” he retorted. “But yon hap­ pened to be at the Belsize, when Lady Hixton’s pearls were taken, and at the Cosmopolite when Mrs, ■Cedricson was robbed of her pen­ dant, So was Slim Annie—on both occasions.” “I didn’t see her.” “Fortunately for you. And a ' good thing that our man had you under his eye all the time. ’ Think that oyer. Another odd circum­ stance is that Tony Montelli has .gone right out of sight, but Jerry Clitheroe is very much in the lime­ light.” "Whew, you are getting person­ al!" Clewthers spread his arms, palms upwards. “I'm prepared to place all my cards on the table,” he remark* ed. “We’re -under no delusions as ■to your identity. Before you went to America nothing was known against you except two motoring­ convictions foi* exceeding the speed limits." “Ah I Be sure your sins will find you out. When I was in Oxford, they pipped me for scorching on a.' bicycle. Add that to the awful re- ' cord.” The superintendent ignored the levity. “On returning to this- country,” he continued, “you became involved in a highly mysterious combina­ tion of circumstances. Suspicious J people might even .conclude ; that something more t'hap. physical re­ semblance existed between Tony Montelli the American crook and Jerry Clitheroe the wealthy young Englishman.” “Meaning?” ’ “Several things. A joint plan of campaign at the worst or, at the best from your viewpoint, Tony tak­ ing advantage of the coincidence to further his own ends. , We even had to take into account the contingency of an innocent Mrs Clitheroe being impersonated, only that is ruled out because of known scars. Now, I think, you will understand why daren't let you out of our sight, make the best ot it.” . • “Can I ask you something, man to man, superintendent?” “Go ahead!” * “What are your personal con elusions?” “H’m!, Hardly fair, but I’ll te;.l you. My idea is that you’re an inno­ cent intervener and Montelli is play- Which leads me to tail- our plan this Wherever you are i i Clewthers paid a leading our chaps a he complained, mak- to conceal the fact were involved. “One or two of If Your Child Catches Cold Listen- —listen to'mflliotis of experienced mothers and relieve miseries with the I MPROVED Vicks treatment that takes only 3 minutes and makes good old Vicks VapoRub give BETTER THAN EVER RESULTS! IT ACTS 2 WAYS AT ONCE to bring relief. PNCE** _ Your Weekly Newspaper K • ♦ ♦ I am the voice of your town your country, the bringer of tidings, the companion hours. I am from home. I tomorrow, your beyond your dooj^tep, day’s link with history, of all, 1 am the conscience of Can­ ada, And I must be heard. I have never become “an instru­ ment of government policy”. I have never—as in certain countries —been used to blackout the truth. No hidden power has used me, as in Germany, to stifle the kindlier instincts of a whole people, rouse barbaric passions and set tramping the long red road, secret voices made me as in France, while a tion died. I am not infallible. _ weaknesses for I am of you etnd by you, but I also have your steadfast strength. Sometimes T have slum­ bered, complacent, and then wrongs were done. But I have always awak­ ened. I am the conscience ada—your conscience—and be heard. I bid you have faith in I tell you Democracy is not on trial. It is not .outmoded, worn out, fin­ ished. It is still the newest thing on earth; too new even to be fully understood. All else is a throwback to medievalism, cynicism, despon­ dency and despair. I tell you the Dominion of Can­ ada is not on trial. It is rather we who are on trial. It is our faith, our courage that is being put4to the test and will be .put to the test in . ’ . • Perhaps, Caught ........ 1 in the mesh of social and economic '“EHseTatted^hiThand comforting-j change, we shall give ear to the lion- ..........................................................z* zx H 4-T* *•* rl ah assured him- —____ _. .cause of the trouble will .'be caught) ^on by paternalism, we shall for- and that will be the end of it.” ! Set .trut'h> tolerance, kindliness, in- Later, Jerry was not so optim- Relative. Maybe we shall forget that istic. Mrs. Montelli provided the! wbile the burden of" responsibility additional worry by seeking him outi always rests heavy on the shoulders ! of those willing.to .bear it, that very * /*’>ENETRATEStQ Upper / t« tV breathing passages with soothing me­dicinal .vapors. 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This was all very well at first, After a time it began to pall for there are evident disadvantages for two young people, newly engaged, to be aware of constant overlooking. “I feel like a hunted creature, old thing,” he grumbled. “Makes! the^years to come, me dream at night.” : . -. istic. “It can’t last” for ’ever,”’she' eyed vOices of the demagogues. “Before long the’. PerlraPs> softened by ease, corrup- at his home. Loneliness was the! reason, she explained. Tony had gone off and left her again, a 'habit of his. , (TO BE CONTINUED) --------v--------- PARKHILL STORES TO CLOSE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS Merchants of Parkhill -will close their, places of 'business on Wednes­ day .affernoons throughout the year with the exception of the month of December. More than 60 per cent of the proprietors, excepting dry­ goods and butcher shops, signed the petition;. we so ing up to it. a very important reason for ing you. One of these days mutual friend is going to something big under cover of cursed likeness. things are likely to happen, and it’s as well to be prepared for eventu­ alities.” After this Jerry accepted the spy­ ing in a resigned moOd, and could even laugh about it with Elise, Who IC In Toronto Make your home Hotel Waverley Located on wide Spadina Ave. at College St. Convenient to Highways from all Ports of Entry Easy Paring Facilities Close to .Everything of Importance Rafeq \ S^gle, $1.50 to $3.00 3 ( Double, $2.50 to $6.00 A. M. POWELL. PRESIDENT of those willing, to .bear it, that very willingness makes those shoulders stronger. Perhaps we shall decide that Democracy is not for us, we are not ready for it. I don’t think so. For I am ada’s conscience and I have in Canada’s destiny. I know as long as I am free to speak, ada will listen. I must not be sil­ enced, for when you silence .me you silence your own heart. I must not be enslaved, for when yon enslave me you are alone, cut off from real­ ity, abandoned by truth , at the bot­ tom of a black pit of horror- and. fantasy. Gag me and your children will .never know thev Canada you have known. Keep me free and you Will be free and God will “make us mightier yet”. ; I look insignificant enough on your doorstep .or in your mail box, yet I am your link of understanding with a changing world. I am a pass­ ing ephemeral ing .every day. foundations .of the ‘’conscience .beholden to no truth. that Can­ faith that Can- thing, born and dy- Yet I am one of the Democracy, of Canada. one. I ■ I I tell you And you trust me. . I am the free press of Canada. I am your Canadian Weekly news­ paper. ■am am the -V- <a. “Have you any cream for restor­ ing the complexion?” asked the faded spinster. “Restoring, miss? You mean pre­ serving!” said the assistant heart­ ily. He sold her $10? worth. 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The young man. began td‘ tell the girl how pretty and goad and lovable he thought she was. Hidden behind the palm, Mrs. Jones whispered to her hus­ band: “Oh John, he doesn’t know we’re here and he’s going to pro­ pose. Whistle to warn “What for?” said Jones, whistled to warn me.” * ♦ St< Butler; “Your car is at sir.” Guest: “i know, I hear Ing.” him/’ “Nobody the door, It knock- „ i / V