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Search for tomorrow (Continued) 2. Hazel presents her case to Henry Shotwell, Henderson's leading ottorney, who agrees to represent her in a suit against Joanne for "alienation of affections." led at the Motor Haven-offered to drop her suit against Joanne, provided the Motor Haven would be turned over to her. The proposal seemed preposterous but, surprisingly, Joanne was tempted to agree to it Perhaps, she thought, it might bring her some measure of happiness, bring her closer and more quickly to marriage with Arthur. But the wise Nathan still suspicious, finally convinced Joanne that this was IT' , U,ay~,hlt haPPiness =°"ld not be bought bv blackmail . This decision proved to be the best one. for Harry Mortons investigation had met with success. He had uncovered absolute proof that Hazel was not Arthur's wife but his dead wife's ££ JSer Sue . . . Like sunshine after rain, the world sud-' denly seemed br.ght again for Joanne and Arthur as. with this proof to rely on. they eagerly pt^ed to be married Immediately. But. said Nathan that joyous occasion would have to be postponed-?*' he resourceful attorney had indisputable evidence that, behind "Haze" and her nefarious actives here was a powerful and ruthless group of gangsten trying to get the Motor Haven for criminal purpose! -though he didn't know that Mortimer HigbeTwas a prominent member of this ,,,„, Nathan realized 4. Port of the proof— the real Hazels din,, placed in "Hojel's" room. Upon finding it, the becomes panicky, feoring she will be foun.l 3. Meanwh that Joanne's and Arthur's happiness would always be in jeopardy, until this evil threat to the Motor Haven had been overcome for all time. With Joanne's and Arthur's help, Nathan planned to capitalize on their knowledge of the false Hazel's real identity and use her to lead them to the higher-ups in the gang which was threatening the security of the Motor Haven. In the face of Nathan Walsh's powerful arguments, Joanne and Arthur finally gave in. ■ ■ . Nathan promptly proceeded to set the trap for "Hazel" by placing the real Hazel's diary in "Hazel's" !.°0m Jhe plan had its desired effect, for when "Hazel" came upon the diary she was filled with terror at the thought of being found out, and her conscience began to plague her as she recalled how her sister had died— when she, her own flesh and blood, could have saved her and didn't Frantic, "Hazel" tried unsuccessfully to contact Mortimer Higbee, who had been responsible for bringing her to Henderson. But Nathan foiled her plans and, to further his own, supplied her with a bottle of whiskey, "Hazel's" greatest weakness. He knew this would loosen her tongue and induce her to confess— but he also knew there had to be some greater impetus to initiate that confes sing found proof that Hazel is an impostor, plans to expose her. sion. . . . With the help of an actress who closely resembled the real Hazel, Nathan waited until "Hazel" had gotten herself into a drunken stupor, then put his plan into action. He simulated a fire at Motor Haven— to remind "Hazel" of the one in which her sister died— then had the actress appear, posing as the real Hazel. In her delirious state, the ensuing scene became all too realistic to "Hazel." She was terrified almost to the point of madness, vividly recalling a similar incident some ten years in her past. Frenzied and desperate, she dashed out of the Motor Haven, trying to escape the horrible reminder of her evil doings. As "Hazel" headed into the woods near the Motor Haven, the thoughts of her guilt and fear of being captured swirled about her, causing her to yjrash about aimlessly like a hunted animal. . . . Meanwhile, Joanne and the others went after "Hazel," mtent upon catching her while she was in the mood to confess. Joanne was the first to discover the deranged woman, lying on the ground, writhing in pain. As she bent over "Hazel," Joanne realized suddenly that the woman was in serious condition . . . she was dying! Desperately, "Hazel" tried to tell Joanne sometn'ng. but her incoherent words made no sense. Be 5. Afroid "Hozel" will folic. Mortimer Higbee — who brought her to town — sends his henchman Clarence to take her oway from Motor Haven. See Xext Page