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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1940-07-18, Page 2PAGE n - THE • CLINTON NEWS-RECORII llf'UBLISIIED BY SPECIAL ARIL ANGEMENT COPYRIGHT 0C AtalEICARCILL, SIR TIMOTIY WADE: dubbed "Tim the, Teaman" by the irreverent, Self-made millionaire, with hobby of growing orchids. Nearing, sixty years of age, but wiry. He ie the victim of a kidnapping plot which later iadolves his niece. .!FELICITE DELBOS: Tall, slimand blonde; unexpectedly English , in appearance and outlook, despite her French name. Sir Timothy's :sister married a Frenchman, but the daughter was orphaned at an early age and has, been brought u by her uncle. PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS BELLAIR BROOME: Private sec- retary to Sir Timothy. Also tall, but dark. Precise in his habits until aroused, when he becomes 'a man of action, He is in love with Felieite, who returns his affection. MAJOR MOS'SSON: employed in the Legal Department of New Scot- land Yard. A. pleasant man with- out mannerisms. Is called upon by the C.I.D. because his experience is valuable, and, in its early stages, the case • requires ' .very tactful handling, CAPTAIN CAYTHEILS: Scotland Yard Assistant Co.mnissioner•. Quiet, incisive, and efficient, but with a sense of humour, and known on occasions to employ unorthodox methods. Friendly with Mosson, and knowing jest how much rope to allow his colleague. "The CHIEF," alias "Mr. BROWN": Was a high Army officer in the war, but, after resrerses and da - appointments, turns his organizing, talents to crime. Ruthless, but not cruel, With him are three other disgruntled Army men, each a specialist in his particular way. SYNOPSSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS SIR TIMOTHY WADE, self-made millionaire, has been kidnapped. 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The only clues are a series of notes which arrive in Sir Timothy's hand- writing, addressed to his secretary, BELLAIR BROOME, who is engag- ed to FELICITE DELBOS, Sir Tim- othy's niece. ritroome is tpid to draw . £25,000 from the bank, and await further in- structions. The kidnappers attempt to steal the money from the safe; then a rendezvous is arranged, bu. owing to the obvious plain clothes police guard there, the k.dnappers do not attend. Broome and Fclicite are dissatis- flea w.th the failure of -the police, and only want to get Sir Timothy'; freedcan, for the can afford the ran- eom. So when a fourth note arrives etatine a rendezvous, they act by themselves. Mosson is called before the Assist- ant Commissioner, CAPTAIN CAY- THERS, and told that the couple's car has been found abandoned in a Surrey lane. (Note Read On) CHAPTER 7 RECEIVING THE RANSOM "Are •you Mr. Broom:? The question was asked by an un- doubtedly authentic rustle. Not a thing about him aroused doubts that he was other than an innocent coun- tryman somewhat out of place in town surroundings. He touched his cap politely when the man at the wheel of the waiting two-seater car nodded, and the pretty girl by his side smiled. "Gentleman asked me to give you this." "girhat gentleman?" Broome de- manded. "I dunno," He held out a sealed envelope, using his hand to scratch his head as soon as It had been ac- cepted. "Gave me half a crown, No answer, he says." Felicite laughed and found another half-crown for the messenger., who had evidently merely been pressed in -1 to temporary service. 1 The note was brief, They were to take the coast road and drive on until hailed. Although nothing was said about hurry, Broome set off so impatiently that the undecided deteetive in the taxi was never able to pick up the trail after wasting precious seconds on interrogating the yokel. "This is getting quite exciting," the girl exclaimed, snuggling a little closer to her companion. "I'm beginning to think it would have been wiser for the major to have been in on this." "You're an old worrier. Why should there be worse trouble. As soon as we pay the ransom they can't want anything more." "I hope you're right,. They certain- ly are. arranging things to give them a wide margin." Some few miles out of the town a small saloon car was standing be- side the verge. One man was tinker- ing with the engine while another watched the road. He signalled them to stop. "Mr, Broome and Miss Delbos?' he snapped. "Correct." "I thought so from your descrip- tion and registration number. FLS --- low me, please." ' "Where are we going?" Felicite's hand trembled sligttly as she laid it on Brooine's arm for support, but her voice was steady. , "We're not here to answer ques- tons, mise." Ile was curt but not impolite, .nor was his manner at all threatening. At hie bidding they changed cars. and watched their own being driven away by the confederate. Judging. by the factthat only one of them remained with the saloon' there was no anticipation of immediate trouble. To anyone seeing them on the road they must have looked like any other trio of pleasure motorists. "I see you have.the important par- cel with you," the man at the wheel observed conversationally. "Hope it contains what you were told to "bring." "It does," Broome admitted. "Treasury notes to the valve of £25,000." "Never mind the details. The chief will count them. Rather a task, but a pleasant one." THURS., JULY 18, 1940 Presently they stopped long enough. for some iron gates to be unlocked, the rattle of ,keys' and the squeak of hinges being clearly heard. Broome's fingers tightened involuntarily, ,that Foil -cite gave a slight gasp of pain. She thought it was intended to be reassuring, but actually the actiOn had been one of surprise. It wasn't possible for a: mere creak- ing ,gate to indicate 'their_ where- abouts, he thought: All hinges in need of oil made more or less the same kind of protesting noise. Still, there was something extremely fam- iliar about the way it started as a deep note and worked up to a shrill whine: A few weeks previously ' he : had been interested in a rather attractive old manor house and had taken the trouble to borrow the keys: from an agent in, order to make an inspection. The place had been empty for over a year and was in rather indifferent condition. At the time he had been amused at what he afterwards des- cribed as his entrance to slow music. Inside the gates a gently curving drive, rutted and coarsely gravelled, led to the front door. Listening intently as the car re- started he noticed the wheels made a similar Rind of splattering noise and the bumpy state of the carriageway was only too evident. Felieite bit back an angry retort. - Could it actually be the same How could the fellow be so gaily place? Now he camethink it over, matter of fact when her uncle had the place was almost ideal for the been placed in such a sorry plight. purpose, right off' the beaten. track "Sir Timothy Wade is quite well and standing in its own well -wooded and in good spirits," he said, almost grounds. Also it wasoutside the Sur- as though sensing her thoughts. rey area, and the combing of the "Ludicrous as, it may sound, I do apologize for all the inconvenience occasioned. This has been my first serious essay in crime and it will be a relief to bring it to a.satisfactory conclusion. By the way, don't take my soft -heartedness too much for useful did the place turn out to be granted. I have a loaded automatic the same, he was hustled out of the at hand which I should use without car. A door slammed shut and the familiar voice of the driver gave per- mission for the head coverings to be removed. �ANAD�bf( m�; TIME TABLE '.."rains will arrive at and depart from Clinton as follows: Beffalc and (iodericb Div: Ging East, departs 6.43 a.m Going East, dena.rl R,oO p.m Going West, depart 11.45 am Going West, 'depart 9.50 p.m London, Huron ft Bruce Going North,-ar 11.21, lye. 11.47 a.m Going South ar. 2.50, leave 8.08, p.m countryside had been left to the county constabulary,.who would nat- urally not go beyond their own boun- dary. Before he was able to decide whether this discovery would come in a qualm at the first sign of double crossing." It was thefirst menacing• remark they had heard, and although quietly uttered was not to be lightly disre- garded.' Broome had been studying the man as closely as possible, trying to mem- orize his appearance and peculiar- ities. From his speech he was a person of some culture, probably with an army background. The square set of his shoulders, even while sitting, bore this out. A small scar on the back of his neck might be an old wound. For the rest he had greying hair, a moustache too luxuriant to be fashionable, and busby eyebrows to match. When he half turned his head the profile was clear cut and distinc- tive. Once he grinned. Again there was the trick as of thought -reading. "I'd be easy to identify again at some future time," he said. "Very easy without a fairly heavy disguise. But don't imagine that will conte in use- ful. Our ultimate getaway has been carefully planned." This might well be the case con- sidering the way the affair had been managed throughout. Broome was already bewildered by the twists and turns made by the driver, Nor were the precautions yet com- plete. At another lonely spot another change of cars was made. This time they found themselves in more fam- iliar company, that of the chauffeur who had presented himself at "Fair - dough" and later concluded the fan- tastic chase ending near Guildford police station. "You people seem to have an un- limited supply of cars," Broome com- mented drily. The fresh driver turned to wave at the departing saloon. "Second hand, and all cheap bargains," he said with a grin. "There's not much lost when we dump the unwanted ones, or set fire to them out in the country. 'rot much to us, this. We work on big prof.'s." TO SLOW MUSIC In his loosely cut sports jacket. and flannel trousers, with a cloth cap pulled welldown over his eyes, he looked' considerably different from the neatily uniformed messenger of a few days previousy. Yet the livery had been authoritatively worn, sug- gesting that he wasaccustomed to being in such service. Once More they were upon a zig- zag course which continued for a tie- ing number of hours. Dark brought no further halt and the ,pace did not slacken. Eventually .signs were forth- coming that the uncomfortable ride was nearing its end. Two large linen bags were thrust over to thorn, "What are they for?" Fclicite ask- ed, startled. "Nothing to get the wind up over, miss. Slip 'th•em over your heads. They'll seem a shade stuffy, but. You'll soon get used to them. Better than blindfolding." , They came well down over the shoulders and effectively shut out what few signs of direction had been visible: As the 'man had said they were stuffy, although some thought- fulness was .apparent in the provision. of two slits which . could , be man- oeuvred close enough to mouth and nose to facilitate breathing; "How long have we got to wear these?" Broome demanded, hie voice muffled by the thick cloth: "Only about half an hour." "Only?" "Steady on, mister!—not SO fast. There's a proper way of doing busi- ness." "Well, the cask ds in that bag you are carrying. You've bargained it so we don't know where we are. The bargain was kept on my part. Now it is up 'to you to keep your word. Why keepus waiting?" ' "Anti I' say, keep your hair on! which reminds me " he thrust the parcel of notes into Broome's hand, "The chief wouldn't like them to be out of your possession: Not very trusting, he isn't." (CONTINUED NEXT WEEK) Broome blinked at the contrasting brightness arid turned to smile en- couragingly at Felieite. As he did so; he became aware that this was indeed Marsh Hollow Manor. "Cosy place," remarked their cap- tor. "No chance of being overheard if you make too much noise. And no inquisitive neighbours. Next door is three-quarters of a mile away." "Can't we get our -business done gnickly and go home?" Broome in- quired. "These precautions- are all Very well. But now you are about to receive the ransom, all that con- cerns us is to depart, taking Sir Tim- othy with us." Tax Consideration Will Be Shown Those • Who Take Child Guests/ Deductions for' Charitable Donations Clarified by Minister }Ion.' J. L. Ilsley, Minister of Fin- ance, announced during the week that it is proposed te' amend the Income War Tax Law to provide exemptions, to the amount of $400, for children from the war zones brought to Can- ada under arrangement through the Government as guests in Canadian homes for the duration of the war. The first contingent of British child- ren is expected to arrive in Canada 5000. Exemptions granted for charitable donations were also clarified by Mr. Ilsley in the course of discussions in the House of Commons. Five well- known national organizations, the Canadian Red Gross Society Fund, the Canadian Legion War Service Fund, the Canadian. Y.M.C.A. ' War Services Fund, the Salvation Army Red Shield War Services Fund and' the Knights of Columbus Canadian Army Huts Fund, are given special consideration under the Act. Gifts allowed as exemptions up to fifty per cent of the donor's income. On donations to other charitable enterprises deductions are allowed to any of these organizations are up to ten per cent of income. COMMODITIES FOR ARMED FORCES Some indication of the extent of the purchases necessary to maintain the armed forces is revealed in fig- ures showing that up to June 1 some four million units of commodities, including blankets, boots, braces, housewives, shirts, socks, blouses and trousers, were ordered by the Depart- ment of Munitions and Supply and delivered to Army, Navy' and Air Force stores. IT HAS THE FAMOUS DIAMOND TREAD AT THE LOWEST PRISE EVER This great tire has the qualities that have made Goodyear tires famous for long, safe, low+coat mileage: centre -traction non-skid tread; extra twin protector cord plies under the tread and new Supertwist cord for blowout protection. Marathon is a big mileage tire, packed with money -saving value. It carries the full Goodyear guarantee. 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