Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 January 1940 — Page 21

THUKSDAY, JAN. 18, 1940 SERIAL STORY—

"Blackout By RUTH.AYRES.

CAST OF CHARACTERS MARY CARROLL—American fashion expert, in Lendon during wartime. VINCENT GREGG—Soldier of fortune, in love with Mary. . CARLA MARCHETTA—A mysterious London socialite. «DR. GILBERT LENOX—Surgeon, serving with British Army.

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YESTERDAY: Even when she agrees to Vincent’s pleas that they start over again, forgetting the Moravia and the weeks that . followed, Mary knows something is lacking. Gilbert come~ home unexpectedly, is delighted to find Mary's beauty restored. Mary telle him she intends marrying Vincent and Gilbert agrees. As he leaves Mary knows she loves Gilbert, not Vincent.

—_— CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO IN THE SAME instant she knew she loved Gilbert Lenox, Mary Carroll realized her first loyalty was to Vincent Gregg. They had been engaged and she’d promised to marry him when she was free. Gilbert had a brilliant career ahead of him and Vincent had nothing. but her. Vincent needed her. : The newspaper she had brought home lay tossed aside on the table, its importance forgotten in the overwhelming surprise of Gilbert's return. Now in the sudden loneliness of the room after Gilbert's departure, Mary momentarily awaited Vincent's arrival. She must talk to him about this turh of _ events which would make her a witness in the reopening of the Moravia investigation. When he didn't appear for their usual tea, she decided te stroll toward Trafalgar Square to meet him. In the streets, the ever-present testimony of war defense could not be overlooked. You had to watch lest you fall into a dug-out or stumble against a sandbag while, high in the air, a floating platform of silver testified the vigilance of the Royal Air Force. F 2 84.»

‘MARY HAD gone but a few squares when a chauffeur-driven car drew up beside her. Mrs. Lenox, I'd like to speak to you,” a voice called from the car’s tonneau. ; Mary looked up, startled. She was face to face with Carla Marchetta. But there was nothing disturbing about Carla. Her smile, instead, was disarming. “You must forgive me,” Carla went on, “for this informal way of speaking to you. I was, in fact, on my way to your address when I recognized you.” “But what do you want?” Mary ed. “I want to talk to you about something that concerns all of us. Won't you come with me to my home for tea?” : Mary hesitated. Fear of [Carla held her back, but the magnetism of the woman drew her on. After all, she was a friend of Vincent's. Why

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“The wife says she’s awfully worried about Junior—he burned his fingers on a firecracker.”

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involving herself, she stepped into the limousine. But when she saw Carla exchange a look with her chauffeur, Mary felt she had been hasty about accepting the invitation. The car diew up to a side entrance in Mayfair. The chauffeur helped them out. The house was far more luxurious than Mary had expected. “We'll go upstairs to the drawing room,” Carla directed. With a smile she turned to the chauffeur. “Will you bring us tea?” To Mary again she explained, “During wartime, I've had to cut down my staff. Felix is my man -of all work.” . Upstairs a fire was blazing in the richly ornamented fireplace. ] “You wanted to talk about Vincent?” Mary asked when they were seated. “Yes,” Carla answered, he's in very grave danger.” “Danger? How? From what?” Mary was alarmed. Carla smiled pityingly. “Vincent is a very indiscreet young man,” she replied. “For both your sakes, I believe it would be better if you did not testify when the Moravia investigation is reopened.” “But I must,” Mary spoke with spirit. “I almost lost my life and

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vent other lives being lost I'm going to do all I can.” A silver tray laden with a handsome tea service was brought in. Felix had changed his whipcord jacket to a starched, white coat. Mary saw him look at Carla. searchingly. Almost imperceptibly he nodded his head. Then: “There's a call for you: on the wire.” “Will you excuse me?” Carla asked Mary. “Felix will pour your tea.” Mary sat before the crackling fire sipping her tea. ® » ”

HOURS must have passed. It was dark. Mary woke from a heavy, dreamless sleep. Where was she? She had no way to guess. With .the sharpening of senses that danger brings, Mary strained her ears. What she heard was so shocking, so unbelievable, she was fully awake at once! Carla’s voice, gh pitched and commanding. lix’s lower tones. Something about a ship. Mary held her breath. She must get away on the instant. Outside her room were sounds hurried packing, the flurry of footsteps back and forth. She heard a man’s voice: “What e we going to do with the girl?” | “We'll take her with us.” Carla archetta spoke sharply. “To Bristol? To Von Blum’s? ou’re crazy. Von Blum’s not askg us for a week-end party.” “Lock her in then. ‘She's got nough opiate in her to keep her conscious for another 12 hours, e’ll be safe by then.” : | “How: about Vincent?” “Vincent can take care of himself. Did you send that message?” 3 . “Certainly, Static on the time signal.” ; Mary heard a key turn in her door. There was the sound of departing footsteps on the stairs and in the hallway below. An outside door ilosed. Then all was silent Despite her reeling head and weakness, she managed a few faltering steps, What, she had heard was so unmistakable that she knew at last Carla Marchetta’s role -in

-the spy ring posting the enemy on]. .

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Mary was trapped in the room,|

locked and barred. The deserted street was far below. Even if she god scream no one would hear “her, i : Then she had an intuitive flash. She groped for the light.switch. The blackout might save her. : (To Be Continued) :

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