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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-12-04, Page 2* ■thcrhpay, wtwb -hl, hh TOK EXETER T1ME3,APYQCATE CHAPTER XV from Santa who knew his job Shucks, tattoo- it'll show up it!” he ejaeulat- up to yod to give on this Stunt.” something about it. ing! Somewhere's good and plenty.” “Nothing doing!” That Man is here Page 2 Mi% Manuel’s Refutation Few of us have ever walked, blithely into a familiar room to find a faithful retainer sitting bound and gagged in a chair. And* as Jerry Clitheroe well knew, it re- -quired something drastic to stop. Mintey’s faithful efforts. Torn up curtain provided the ne cessary restraining medium, but the large piece of adhesive 'Piaster clap ped over the unfortunate man’s mouth, must have been carried for such an emergency. Such a scene is undoubtedly dis concerting, Continuing the per sonal anology it may be taken for granted that in such most of us would be to act, or what form give, particularly if setting happened to ■by a singularly repellent-looking in dividual toying negligently with an automatic pistol dimensions. There seemed j presume that the ■ Manuel had made pated appearance. Jerry Clitheroe felt that some comment was called for, but ed that his feeble “Hullo!” dramatic value. “Pleased to see me, huh!” "I, er, suppose I ought to “Somehow I thought you would. An old pal all the way from Ameri ca, hey! Sit down.” - Failure to comply with the com mand brought a repetition, suffi ciently resembling the- crack of that disconcerting firearm to bring Jerry down with a spine-shaking bump. “I take it,” he said cautiously, ’that you are Dago Manuel?” ‘Smile when you call be that.” “I'm sure I beg your pardon.” He . gathered that the request intended to^ be taken . "Mister Mandel, then.” "That’s better.” ‘Thank you. I had no of hurting your feelings.” "Say, Tony, yer gone soft, ain’t yer? Must come of living among these limey guys,” "Unfortunately you won’t believe it, but I’m not. Tony.” • "Come again?” . "You’re mistaking me for some body else.” “Now ain’t that swell? Who do you aim ter be—'Charlie Chaplin • or Gary Cooper?” * - "Well, I warned you it would be » a strain on your credulity.” “What lingo’s that? Give us it ’ again in proper American. I ain’t . been over here long, and never could . get along with this English fancy } work, like you picks up so free and / easy.” My name is Clitheroe—Jerry Clitheroe. That is something you * will have difficulty in believing.” . "I’ll say it is. But it's a pretty sort of handle" to get hold # Where’d yer dig it up?” "That’s the whole point, always had it, ever since I • born.” ‘ “Come off it! Why, the know all about you and your oid man. What yer reckon to get by, * stalling? I swore I’d get yer and here we are,” • “Ye, here we are. That’s some thing else that will take even more swallowing and that is, I hap pen to be the double of your friend, * Montelli.” t “‘Friend nothing! Give us the low down On this double business.” Jerry began at the beginning, feeling like a parrot repeating a * well-worn phrase that was totally devoid of meaning. To his surprise Manuel listened respectfully, with something that might indicate dawning indecision. “Sounds screwy,” he retorted, “but maybe there’s something in it. Tony's up to all the dodges. What about my trade marks?” ‘Trade marks? Oh, if you mean scars, I haven’t any.” With an over-eagerness that aroused doubt as to his intention, Jerry stood up to move closer. An unpleasant swish halted him in his tracks, just as a neatly-thrown knife plunged into the door behind him, where it hung quivering. "I still got the knack/’ Manuel proudly commented. From the trussed up Mintey circunista,nces at a loss how of greeting to the effective be dominated of workmanlike s every reason to redoubtable Dago i his long anti'ci- realiz- lacked be.” was not literally. ■ i intention qf. I’ve was boys came gurgling sounds, and his eyes positively goggled. Jerry sat down again quickly. "Why didn’t you use the pistol?” he asked, more concerned with details than with danger, “Cause we don't want the patrol man bustin’ in. You and me get to finish our conference, I could a’ pinned yer if I’d a mind ter, so wateh her step, big boy. Let’s pipe the flapper.” , Apparently this referred to the identifiable ear which the gunman inspected with all the professional care of an expert from A to Z. “Gan you beat ed, "Reckon it's me the low-down Jerry was startled all over again. By now he was beginning to know the story. M>ny repetitions had brought word perfection, so he was able to boil it down to essentials Without sacrificing quality. Manuel swallowed it whole, re velled in It, slapped his knee in appreciation and seemed convinced that Tony's cleverness was direct ly responsible for the situation, though how, or why, was not very clear. Equally obvious was the regard in which one gangster held another. Circumstances bright demand the ‘ "rubbing out” of Tony Montelli, but it was more in the way of business "What a charming party!” Dago Manuel’s automatic swung round to cover Elise Dallas, who had slipped silently into the room. Being one of nature’s gentlemen at heart he looked sheepish and tried to tuck away the weapon out of "Is it loaded?” she asked calmly. • “Sure, lady. What's the good of a gun without slugs.” “Be careful it doesn’t ’then.” “That’s all right. I got control. Never bumped yet.” “How on earth did you get here?” Jerry broke in. "Somebody carelessly left the key in the lock, so I thought I’d surprise you. Instead it seems to be the other way round. Aren’t you going to introduce me,” • “This is D------ Mr. Manual,„ that is to say.” ■ "Dago to my friends,” the gang ster said couteously. “Pleased* ter have yer know me.” Elise found a comfortable chair’ from which she was able to survey the scene pleteness. ially with and drew venience of being deprived experienced cocktail server. Manuel’s ears positively flapped, not in any metamorphical sense, but by the exercise of that primitive dexterity which occasionally raises the aurallyti adroit schoolboy above his less gifted fellows, watched this exhibition cinated -attention. "Aw, that’s nothing,” the exhibitor modestly, trick that goes down well in the dives. Say, I didn’t know that guy was your private bartender. Thought "he -was a strongarm thug—-body guard—you know what I mean,” I Elise, complete mistress of the , situation, assured him that every thing was most clear, that the mis take was perfectly natural and ’the logical conclusion could be fully reached by drinks all round. Under her direction Mintey was released, ■his dignified disapproval taking the form of complete silence. Absurd or Perilous? go off, it under a dame in all its bizarre com- She sympathized the unfortunate attention to the espec- Mintey incon- of * an Everybody with fas- explained "A little Jerry had the feeling that it was all an absurd dream, yet a surrep titious pinch assured him tha.t he actually was offering hospitality to a notorious character whose origin al intentions had been anything but friendly. Caught off-duty Dago Manttel set out to become the life of the party. His determination to make amends was almost -pathetic. “I got to watch firmed solemnly. fellow Tony a£- off my my step,” he “Bumping would ruin wouldn't litre it would I,” Jerry mildly the wrong reputation, either.” “Neither pointed out, ‘Sure! Sure! Guess yer got a nat ural grouse aS well. We gotta do 4' Had Another Bad Night? Couldn’t foil Bet Any Rest? To those who toss, night after right, on sleepless beds. To those who sleep id ft kind of a, way, but whose rest is broken by bad dreams and nightmare. To those wh<? wake up in the morning as tired as when they went to bed, we offer in Milburn's Health and N'erVO Pills ft- tonic remedy to help soothe and strengthen the nerves. When this is done there should be no more teatfes nights due to bad drame and- nightmares. Price 60e a box, 65 pills, ab ah drug counters. Look for our registered trade mark a -Rod Heart” on ths package. TU T. MHimrft Lirdlbd, WaaW* Ont Jerry was still firmly opposed to being turned in to a iperaxnbulating picture gab lery. "That’s what the jmlice sug gested,” he added. Manuel was pained to think he had been so much in agreement with his natural enemies. Simultaneously he was reminded of his own insecurity, Apparently he knew all about the watoh being kept on the house and -had made an entrance by entirely unorthodox methods to prevent be ing seen, disappointment, come on a cording to. appearance the visit, sight of him by accident and devot ed considerable time to following up the trail. , On the whole he bore it very well. Some men might have bitterly re sented wasting time On a mirage. Not so Dago Manuel, who had no hesitation in acquitting Jerry of any ill intent/ His determination to avoid future errors was gratify ing, although there was no doubt that it would cramp his style to a large extent if -he had carefully to examine the victim to -make sure it was the right man, :’Maybe I’ll be gunning yer other day, imagining I’ve got drop on Tony,” he1 said. "We ter have a password. Just yell out Carrickm'huilish an’ I’ll know it’s you.” Jerry -objected vigorously. For one, thing he couldn’t pronounce it properly, even if he recollected the word in a moment of peril. Manuel thought it a crying shame “Me old man came from there,” he remarked. " ’Tis -the place of my boyhood. The family was liked and respected by all.” “At Carrickmahoo—whatever it is called? Surely that is in Ire land?” ' “Right behind the eight ball.” “Er, quite -so. The—er—eight ball.” “One of the real bhoys, that’s me. Dago Manuel’s a trade name. Yei’ /have to be a Eyetalian or a Spanyard to get over big in the rackets. ’Tis all right for an Irish- er in the police, but not on the other side. -Keep that under your brown derby. I wouldn’t tell any one I didn’t trust.” “Many thanks, for the compli ment, and the confidence.” “Yer all right, buddy. Now all yer got to do is memorize Carrick m'huilish and you’ll be sittin* pretty with my pals.” "Suppose you write it down for me,” Jerry hazarded. Dago Manuel, froze. “What yer driving at?” he snarled. ■ "Think I can’t write?” Elise poured oil on troubled wat ers. "Leave this to me,” she invit ed. “I’m sure Mr. Manuel has ceptional literary talents.” "That’s got me, lady,” Dago spodded. "Yer1 got me taped, can’t sign my -own name, so ain’t no good asking me how spell itT But me father was clerk to the District Council.” Aftei* which astonishing series of confessions the gangster took his leave, departing by the • same sec retive way he had come, and with out the ministrations of Mintey, although it is doubtful if that, faith ful survitor would have seen him politely to the roof trap-door, or even to the more conventional place of exit, had it been favored. He still rankled under a sense of injustice. The best of batmen do not take .kindly to being trussed up and then called upon to serve the aggressor With liquid refreshment. "H’a very h’-objectionable person, sir.” he complained. ’Makes your sdul revolt criminal undertakings you ly hankered after, eh?” "No, Mr. Clitheroe. H’it Mr. Raffles would never ’aved with such a lack of considera tion. “I’m very glad he’s gone, my self.” Jerry breathed dismally. Elise refilled her' sonally I found him ing,” she murmured, and refreshing. At body could accuse you of snob, darling,” ' “What nn earth are you about?” 'Your acquaintances, Jerry dear. So unexpected. Marriage with you is going to be like living among a collection of jack-in-the-boxes—or should it be Jacks-ln-the*bok? Hul lo, there’s somebody else clamoring at the drawbridge.” “That’ll be Superintendent Clew* thers> for a fiver, Whenever the front bell rings nowadays I immed iately anticipate a police raid.” It certainly was the superinten dent, and he was in a decidedly bad temper. There was something of too, at having wild goose chaSe, Ac- his story, Jerry’s public had been responsible for Manuel having caught an- the bet- well ex- re- I it to from the previous- does not. 'ave be-- glass, "Per- most charm- “So unusual rate no- being a any . . 01Garbling .w Again! Patronize the merchants of home-town. your Give ypur citizens and fellow-taxpayers the first chance to fill your Christinas Gift List. Follow eVery advertisement in the next few issues Very carefully then do your shopping. Exeter merchants can offer equal quality and valu'e, if not better, and they are ('here not only today, but long after to serve you. i- ONLY Shopping Days LEFT This advertisement published in the Times-Advocate in the interest of local merchants dealing in Christmas mer chandise. CHAPTER XVI Mr. and the. get Stretegic Retirement "Who’s been here?” demanded Superintendent Clewthers, sniffing the air like an agitated bloodhound. Jerry was inclined to sidestep the matter until the third glass and other signs of» a recent visitor were pointed out. “No need to keep it in the dark,” Elise observed. “Tony Montelli?” snapped Clew thers. “Nobody so desirable. Only other nuisance—Dago Manuel.” “What’s that? How did he past the man on duty outside? Why didn’t you hold him?” “One question at a time, please! First of all I haven’t any idea how he got in. Secondly there was the strong argument of an automatic pistol against any attempt to de tain the gentleman, against his wish es. Mintey spent most of his time tied up iii a chair, so he wasn’t much value as a reinforcement.” “Violence, ell?” • “Lashings of it. J gathered that, the original intention was to riddle me with bullets. After a brisk ex change of pleasantries, however, we became the best Of -friends.” "Such a fascinating man,” Elise interposed. "So completely mascu line.” "You keep out of this,” Clewth ers warned. “I’ve got all my work cut-out without more women in the case. -One is more than enough.” "How ungallant/ inspector.” “Superintendent, ma’am. And while I’m about it I’d like to know where you come in. anyhow?” “Merely by being engaged to Mr# Clitheroe. Apparently I've cultivated a sort of habit of dropping in at psychological moments—say ten minutes before you arrive on the scene.” Clewthers rubbed his chin until the bristles crackled. "I asked for that,” he said ruefully. “Hadn’t you better tell me everything you know?” EliSe complied without reserva- | tions, even relating the full story of the emeralds so far as Jerry had gone with the story. i Clewthers was reproachful but keenly interested. “I ought to lock your young man up as an acces- i sory,” he exclaimed. "He ought to have passed the stolen property on to me. Hang it, to think that it was in his pocket all the time!” “Would you have believed me if I’d told you how I came by the things?” Jerry asked. “That’s got nothing to do with it. An ■ innocent man’s got nothing to fear from the police.” “Not if he’s got -incriminating evidence on his person?” “Well, it might have been dif ficult to explain. . However, I’m glad to be in possession of the facts.. They help get the proper perspec-; tlve. But jf these things ever1 /come out In a court of law we're all1 going to look dashed foolish. “Except Tony Montelli,” said sweetly. “Bah! You women are dll sympathetic when there's a some face.”■« J Elise ■ Jerry. ELIMVILLE Friends and Neighbors Honor * and. Mrs. Ernest Cowdrey About seventy-five friends neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. Wm. Brook to honor Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cowdrey, who are about to leave for Woodham. The even-, ing was spent in singing songs. Con tests and cards -were enjoyed, after which Delmer Skinner gave a read ing and Harvey Herbert made the presentation .Of an end table, table clotlr and jardiniere. Mr. Cowdrey thanked the friends, after which J the ladies served lunch. The ad-j dress was as follows: Dear Ern., Dora and children: Time marches on. Time brings many -changes in the life -of a com munity or even a country. Time will change -the destiny of many of us. Some old friends leave, some new -ones come. Such is- life. So tonight we gather to share an even ing with those who are about to shape their destiny in another com munity. Your willing and cheerful atti tude with which you have always helped your neighbors whenever help Was- nbeded, will long be re membered and appreciated by us. We Ern and not for an -occasional visit. We, your friends, wish you, Dora and Ern, the best success and pros perity in your new worjc and new community and hope you make new friends but keep the old for -pne is silver and the other gold. We could not let such an opportunity pass without giving you a small token of remembrance and appreciation -of your kindness and congenial person alities Elide alike, hand- think he's ns ugly as murmured, grimacing sin,” at 1 (To be Continued) IB YEARS AGO Rev, Walter Jones is .the new rec- r of Trivitt Memorial Church, succeeding Rev; A. A. Trumper. Wheat is $L28 a bushel; creamery butter, eggs, extras, 60c; eggs, pullets,, 48 c; eggs, seconds, 40c. Eugene Howey won the semi-final public speaking contest of the south group of the Huron Presbytery Un ited Church, held at Elimville., Col. W. J. and Mrs. Heaman en tertained the old officers of the 161st Battaliau to dinner Monday evening, it being the eleventh an niversary of the organization of the Battalion. A literary society was formed at the Exeter High School, Marjorie Westcott was elected president of the lower forms while Ella Morlock is the Upper Th© Exeter Times-Advocat© EatabUshed JSU nnd At Wetftfw Ontario ■Published every Thursday moraine SUBSCRIPTION—?2.00 per year is advance RATES—Farm or Real Estate for sale 50c, each Insertion for first four insertions. 25c. each sub»e- quent insertion. Miscellaneous ar ticles. To Rent, Wanted, Lost, o? Found lOe, per line of six words, Reading notices 10c, per line. Card of Thanks 50c. Legal ad* vertising 1? and 8c. per line, X» Memorlam, with one verse 50o. extra verges 25c. each. Member pt The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association new president of Middle and School. -—,----V-—,— 2% YEARS AGO Robert Pickard and sons re turned last week from the,West. Gunners Wm. Davis and Gordon Wells, of London, were home over the week-end. 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Mr. McNeil had a great many friends and ac quaintances throughout the coun try where his career aS an auction eer led him into many homes dur ing the past 27 years. He and his wife, Sara Stephens, have been mar ried 3'8 years and for. the past 12 have lived in -St. Marys. Born in Fuliarton Township, he was the son of Andrew McNeil and Margaret Armstrong, and Was In his. 6.5 th year. Mrs, McNeil# one daughter, Mrs, A, Binnittgtoh, St. Marys, a brother, Simon, St. Marys; three sisters, Mrs. J. Stephens, Kirk ton; Mrs. A. Mills and Mrs. R. Wat son, st, Marys, survive. Mr. McNeil was ait adherent of the United church, whose minister, Rev. W. 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