The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 26, 1936, Page 3

THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1936. OOMERAN G Cop SY Acarna CHrisvlé Chapter 43 “MURDER! POLICE!” OW Bobby and Frankie got out of the post office without dis- gracing themselves neither of them ever knew. Outside, with one accord, they looked at each other and shook with laughter. “At the Vicarage—all the time!” gasped Bobby. “And I looked through four bun- dred and eighty Evanses!” lament- ed Frankie. “Now I see why Bassington- ffrench was so amused when he realized we didn’t know in the least who Evans was!” “And of course it was dangerous from their point of view. You and Evans were actually under the same roof.” “Come on,” said Bobby. “March- bolt’s the next place.’ “Like where the rainbow ends,” said Frankie. “Back to the dear old home.” “Dash it all,” said Bobby, “we must do something about Badger. Have you any money, Frankie?” Frankie opened her bag and took out a handful of notes. “Give these to him end tell him to make some arrangement with his creditors, and say that Father will buy the garage and put him in as manager.” “All right,” said Bobby. “The great thing is to get off quickly.” “Why this frightful haste?” “1 don’t know—but I've a feeling something might happen.” “How awful! Let’s go ever s0 quickly.” “Tll settle Badger. You go and Start the car.” “1 shall never buy that tooth- brush,” said Frankie. Five minutes saw them speeding out of Chipping Somerton. Bobby had no occasion to complain of lack of speed. Nevertheless, Frarkie suddenly said, “Look here, Bobby, this isn’t quick enough.” Bobby glanced at the speedom- eter needle, which was, at the mo- ment, registering eighty, and re- marked drily, “I don’t see what more we can do.” “We can take an air taxi,” said Frankie. “We're only about seven miles from Medeshot airport.” “My dear girl!” said Bobby. “If we do that we’l, be home in a couple of hours.” “Good,” said Bobby. “Let’s take an air taxi.” ~ The whole proceeding was begin- ning to take on the fantastic charac ter of a dream. Why this wild hurry to get to Marchbolt? Bobby didn’t know. He suspected that Frankie didn’t know ‘either. It was just a feeling. At Medeshot Frankie asked for Mr. Donald King, and an untidy- looking young man was produced who appeared languidly surprised at the sight of her. “Hullo, Frankie," he said. “I haven't seen you for an age. What do you want?” “I want an air taxi,” said Frankie. “You do that sort of thing, don't you?” “Oh, yes. Where dv you want to go?” “I want to get home quickly,” said Frankie. Five minutes later they were off. “EYRANKIE.” said Bobby, are we doing this?” “I baven't the faintest idea,” said Frankie. “But I feel we must. Don't you?” “Curiously enough, I do. But ! don’t know why. After all, our Mrs. Roberts won't fly away on a broom- stick.” “She might. Rememter, we don’t know what Bassington-ffrench is up to.” “ That's thoughtfully. It was growing late when they reached their destination. The plane landed them in the Park, and five minutes later Bobby and Fran- kie were driving into Marchbolt. They pulled up outside the Vicar. age gate, the Vicarage drive not lending itself to the turning of ex- Densive cars. Then jumping out they ran up the drive. “I shall wake up soon,” thought Bobby. “What are we doing and why?” ~ A slender figure was standing on the doorstep. Frankie and Bobby Tecognized her at the same minute. “Moira!” cried Frankie. Moira turned. She was swaying slightly. “Oh, I'm so glad to see you. 1 don’t know what to do.” “But what on earth brings you here?” . “why true,” said Bobby “The same thing that has brought you, I expect.” “You have found out who Evans is?” asked Bobby. Moira nodded. “Yes, it’s a long story—" “Come inside,” said Bobby. But Moira shrank back. “No, no,” she said hurriedly. “Let’s go some- where and talk. There’s something I must tell you—before we go into the house. isn’t there a café or some place like that in the town? Some- where we cculd go?” “All right,” said Bobby, moving unwillingly away from the door. “But why—” Moira stamped her foot. “You'll see when I tell you. Oh, do come! There's not a minute to lose.” They yielded to her urgency. About halfway down the main street was the Orient Café, whose some- what guand name was not borne out by the interior decoration. The three of them filed in. [t was a slack mo- ment—halt-past six. They sat down at a small table in the corner, and Bobby ordered three coffees. “Now then?” hé said. “Wait till she’s brought the cof- fee,” said Moira. : The waitress returned and list- lessly deposited three cups of tepid coffee in front of them. “Now then,” said Bobby again. “I hardly know where to begin,” said Moira. “It was in the train going to London. Really the most amazing coincidence. 1 went along the corridor and—” She broke off. Her seat faced the door and she leant forward staring. “He must have followed me,” she said. “Who?” cried Frankie and Bobby together. | “Bassington-ffrench,” whispered Moira. “You've seen him?” “He's outside. 1 saw him. With a woman with ved hair.” “Mrs. Cayman,” cried Frankie. She and Bobby jumped and ran to the door. A protest came from Moira, ; but neither of them heeded it. They looked up and down the street but Bassington-ffrench was nowhere in sight. Moira joined them. “Has he gone?” she asked, her voice trembling. “Oh! do be careful. He’s dangerous—horribly danger- out.” “He can’t do anything so long as we're all together,” said Bobby. “Brace up, Moira,” said Frankie. “Don’t be such a rabbit.” “Well, we can't do anything for the moment,” said Bobby, leading the way back to the table. “Go on with what you Were telling us, Moira.” | | | | E PICKED up his cup of coffee. Frankie lost her balance and fell against him, and the coffee pourec over the table. “Sorry.” said Frankie. She stretched over to the adjoin- ing table, which was laid for possi- ble diners. There was a cruet on it | with two glass-stoppered bottles con- taining oil and vinegar. The oddity of Frankie's proceed- ings riveted Bobby’s attention. She | took the vinegar bottle, emptied out the vinegar into the slopbow! and | began to pour coffee into it from her cup. “Have you gone batty, Frankie?” asked Bobby. “What the devil are you doing?” “Taking a sample of this coffee for George Arbuthnot to analyze,” said Frankie. She turned to Moira. “The game's up, Moira! The whole thing came to me in a flash as we stood at the door just now! When 1 jogged Bobby's elbow and made him spill his coffee 1 saw your face. You put something in our cups when you sent us running to the door to look for Bassington-ffrench. The game’s up, Mrs. Nicholson or Tem- pleton or whatever you like to call yourself!” “Templeton?” cried Bobby. “Look at her face,” cried Frankie, “If she denies it, ask her to come to the Vicarage and see if Mrs. Roberts doesn’t identify her.” Bobby did look at her. He saw that face—that haunting, wistful face— transformed by a demoniac rage. The beautiful mouth opened and a stream of foul and hideous curses poured out. She fumbled in her hand- bag. Bobby was still dazed, but he acted in the nick of time. It was his hand that struck the pistol up. For the first time in its history one of the waitresses hurried. With a wild scream she shot out into the street, calling: “Help! Murder! Po lice!” (Copyright 1933-35-36, Agatha Christie) Frankie gets a letter, to-mor- = {| row, from South America—of all places. Today In History for surrendering Detroit to Brit- ish in 1812—found guilty. 1813—Great floods in Ohio and, 1804—By Act of Congress, the | Indiana—several thousand dead in recently purchased Louisiana Ter- | Ohio. 1 20% SPORTS BY JOVE WPA PLANS FOR | ATHLETIC FIELD | ON LARGE SCALE CILITIES FOR VIRTUALLY ALL EVENTS IN KEY WeST Plans for a comprehensive mu-| | nicipal athletic field which would provide space and facilities for virtually all athletic events today place on land were outlined today | by officials of the local unit of the Florida WPA, ~ While that portion of the pro- ject necessitating a large outlay for materials would be taken care of through a supplementary _p ject, preliminary work ‘is goi forward on the large plot. of adjacent to the city e Approximately two score e! of the WPA are engaged now, and within the next few will have completed clearing off the ground. The comprehensive field em- bodies a cinder track, football field, diamondball and _ baseball diamond, and space for field meets. Preliminary plans also en- compass a portable boxing arena which could be moved up to a spot most convenient to specta- tors, and on and off the field. Work of clearing the plot is virtually completed, and when that has been finished other pre- liminary work will be carried for- ward. This includes removing all loose earth, then screening it for good top soil, blasting those por- tions of the plot where rock comes to the surface, leveling off, grad- ing, placing the top soil on the graded area, and setting out with grass. When completed, WPA offi- ciels pointed- out, the «field will provide a comprehensive area for virtually all athletic events which could take place on land, and also will make available a baseball diamond in good condition, mak- ing it possible to initiate, at least, mevements to bring major Teague ball teams here during their Spring training. NIGHT BALL LEAGUE| SESSION POSTPONED CNLY TWO MANAGERS SHOW- ED UP LAST EVENING IN SAN CARLOS HALL inci The night diamondbal] league meeting that was scheduled to be held last night at the San Hall was postponed, due 4 fact that only two manage in their appearance last evening. The session, however, will be held tonight at the same place and it is requested that all managers be present. Pilots of the Lopez Funerst | Home and Firemen teams were on hand but Ward of the Busy Bee Bakers did not show up. If this means that the Bakers do not wish to enter the league, it is request- ed that it be made known as soon as possible. In that case, a five-game series will be played between the Fun- eral Homers and the Firemen. Th line-ups presented at meeting are: Lopez Funeral Home—Ingra- ham, manager; C. Gates, F. Tynes. Sterling, E, Albury, Kerr, Mc- Carthy, Ubieta, Baker, F. Lopez, M. Hernandez, F. Caraballo, H. Gates, Wm. Cates and Joe Hale. Firemen — Albury, manager; Brady, J. Walker, L. Castro, Ga- briel, J. Garcia, Molina, Salinero, M. Acevedo, A. Acevedo, P. Car- bonell, C. Vidal and N. Hernan- dez, the EDGAR’S FLYING SERVICE DAILY FLIGHTS | piligh School; Joe Hale, vaarre*"** | FERA PLAYERS WON oe ‘GAME YESTERDAY |UBIETA CONNECTED FOR HOME RUN; MANY ERRORS CREDITTED TO TEAMS This writer has attended every game played in the city and also every game played here with out- side clubs. Yours truly enjoyed the playing throughout the sea- son and has never seen a clean-| er basketball league conducted} anywhere. There were two halves played. The first consisted of The Administration diamond- ball team won the exhibition game yesterday afternoon at Bayview nine games and the second of six.| Park with the Sanitary Depart- Then was played a series between|ment ten, champions of the sec- the Tigers and Busy Bees and the,ond-half of the Social League. Tigers and Independents. Also the | The final score was 6 to 3. High School played four games| Ubieta hit a home run for the with outside fives and the Tigers! Health outfit, bringing in two two. Each and every one of the|runs to hold the lead until the games were well played and clean | sixth inning . in every respect. Now the writer; Goss hit a double, a triple and is at liberty to pick an all-star five.!a single in four times at bat. M. They will be five regulars and {Tynes and Gabriel connected safe- three subs in each club. First|ly twice in four tr lub—City: All-Stars: Cates, Ti-| Demeritt, Wickers and Barker gers; A. Smith, Tigers; Ed. Wood-' for;the winners and J. Garcia, Mo- on, Busy Bees; J. V. Woodsun.|lina and F. Caraballo for the los- Tigers: | ers were outstanding in the field. bs, Jack Lopez, High School;} Each team was creditted with ‘Dopp, Tigers, and Coooer, WPA.|making five errors during the ‘bat gives the Park Tigers four | contest. players, Busy Bees one, High| Score by innings: Szhool two ard the WPA one. On | Administration— . the second team—Joe Pinder, High; 010 002 030—6 School; N. Hertiandez, Busy Bees; | Sanitary Department— G. Parks, Busy Bees; C. Knowles, | 002 000 001-3 6 5 High School, and Rosam, WPA, as! _ Batte E., Roberts and Goss; the regulars, and Saunders, | J. Garcia and Hopkins. R. H. E. 9 5 Carbonell, Wickers, Curry, Adams would have Johnson, Beceaise, | THREE-GAME SERIES WILL picked by taking into Eomnies| i Thompson and Albury as subs. This| —— ; gives the High School three play-; FIB L CHAMP ers, Busy Bees three, Tigers one} AL and Mathews as regulars, and Domenech, Archer and Sweeting Perpall, B. Pinder, Baker, Dom-! pgETERMINE SUPREMACY inguez, C. Parks, Roche and R. ‘ OF SOCIAL LEAGUE tion their defensive as well as of-)} fensive playing. and WPA one. Third club—F. SERIES TO ST RT as subs. The'fourth and last club Albury. These clubs have been; A three-game series to determ- ine the championship team of the Lennie Licata has informed the! Social'Diamondball League will writer that Young Figueredo has; get wnderway this afternoon at accepted the challenge issued by | Bayview Park, beginning at 5:15 Kid Tony of Miami. He will meet} o’clock, the Kid on his own terms. Now} The Stowers Park players, win- it is up to Tony to cinch the bar-| ners of the first-half of the league gain or back out. We'll see what) schedule, will meet the Sanitary he is made oi. Jasper Walker | Department boys, winner§ of the wants the fans to know that he! second-half. is willing to fight Kid Lones any! Batteries will be C. Stickney and time and at any place that Lones; J, Garcia for the Health outfit, wishes. Arrangements are being; and the Park team will use M. made to get a good opponent for! Tynes and Hopkins, Young Kilbane and by the end of } —_—___~.._ the week it will be announced just|and percentages of the pitchers who the boy in the other corner!in the Social Diamondball League will be. So keep youd nickels! will be published soon. It will be and dimes for the great fight card | interesteing to see what the boys to be presented on April 22. + |have been doing in the league and the improvement (if any) shown Batting averages of the players| by them. . EW YORK—with its theaters, its gay life— is a new-found world of pure enchantment to Iris Lanning. Will she stay there among new friends or return to her quiet little home town? You'll have to read by Margaret Widdemer to see how Iris answered this question for herself. 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