1 AL WILSON The World's most sensational stunt flyer in WON in the CLOUDS 2 In the heart of Africa -- land of adventure and mystery. 3 Where the king of beasts still prowls in search of human prey -- 4 -- and the leopard lurks by man-made trails, waiting for an unwary victim. 5 Where rhinos and elephants thrive in murky swamps whose very air breeds foul disease and death. 6 One by one, primitive man had conquered these perils -- all but the jungle sickness, whose death blows he could not return. 7 Vainly did Moku, the Swahili witch-doctor cast his spells, as day by day unconquerable disease took its toll. 8 Not far from the Swahili village lay a mine of the Consolidated Diamond Syndicate. 9 Jack Woods, the manager, had made the plague an excuse to close the mine and hold back the diamond shipments. ... Joe Bennett 10 "Radiophone from our Cape Town spy says the home office started a Doctor James out here three weeks ago." 11 "Just a pretext to check up on us --- I'll take the plane and see how close he's getting." 12 "I'm going out to do a little scouting -- you have the stones ready for a quick getaway." 13 The three weeks trek had brought the Dr. James Party into the Swahili country. 14 Dr. Cecil James - - assigned to the double task of combating the jungle sickness and check- ing up on affairs at the mine. ... George French 15 "If the map is right, we ought to be close to the mine." 16 Bangula -- the Con- solidated's trusted guide and interpreter. ... Albert Prisco 17 "One more stretch of jungle we be there." 18 Love of adventure had tempted Grace James to accompany her father on his perilous expedition. ... Helen Foster 19 Mira - - her maid. ... Myrtis Crinley 20 "Dad, I was so thrilled -- I thought it might be Art Blake!" 21 "I'm afraid you won't see Art again until we're back in Cape Town." 22 At the Consolidated's offices in Cape Town -- 23 The president's con- fidential secretary -- secretly working with Woods to rob the company. 24 Sir Henry Blake -- who guided the destinies of the big diamond syndicate. 25 "Son, I'm worried about the hold-back of the diamond shipments and the where- abouts of my friend Dr. James." 26 Art Blake -- who had just returned from a hunting trip on the Congo. ... AL WILSON 27 "Grace is with her father -- and my place is by her side." 28 "It's a perilous trip, but I understand how you feel." 29 "I'll make the necessary arrangements for your trip." 30 "No need for that, Dad -- I'm going by plane." 31 "Tell Gonzales to get here -- quick!" 32 "Son, I'm proud of your courage. Clear up affairs at the mine and I'll give you the half interest I promised you." 33 "Wait outside and stop Art Blake from getting away!" 34 "Give me H 6 - 10 private wire!" 35 "Get word to Woods the boss is wise and is send- ing his son out -- I'll stop him if I can." 36 Blake's mechanician, Percival Hogan - - with a face like a monkey- wrench, and the soul of a poet. ... Frank Rice 37 "Quick! Bring the plane to Pelham Road and watch for me!" 38 "Pelham Road, quick!" 39 "I just got word the boss' son may come out here to check up on us and meet the doctor." 40 "I'm going to frame Dr. James with the Swahilis and while Blake's looking for him, we'll clean up and get away." 41 "Through my magic a great white witch-doctor is coming! Take him but let the woman escape." 42 "He will cure your tribe but if he escapes, all will die." 43 "The Swahilis will take Dr. James near here - - and leave the women to us." 44 "Run for it, Grace!" 45 "You men follow the girl on horseback -- I'll get the other!" 46 "We can't fight that horde of natives, but they won't hurt your father when I make them understand that he's a great doctor." 47 "These men will take you to the mine while I attend to your father's safety." 48 "Master, do not trust him -- he kill many white men!" 49 "He is of an enemy tribe! To let him talk would seal our death warrant!" 50 "He has the evil eye and must be destroyed before the white witch doctor can help you!" 51 "Your daughter and her companion are safely on their way to the mine." 52 "In order to pacify the natives, you will cure their sick -- while I see that your daughter is made comfortable at the mine." 53 "There's Bangula, the company guide! The natives have got him!" 54 "Jack Woods steal girls while Swahilis take doctor to their village!" 55 "You watch village while I go to the mine!" 56 "I wish that man would come back with news of father!" 57 "Your father will not be harmed! I have arranged it -- for your sake." 58 "All this I have done, hoping you will prove kind -- to me." 59 "Hello, Woods!" 60 "This surely is a day of surprises! Come in and meet some other un- expected guests!" 61 "Tell the gang I want to see them." 62 "Make yourselves at home, folks, I have a little business to attend to." 63 "That's the boss' son -- get him when he's alone in the mine." 64 "Thank God you're safe!" 65 "Mercy! I mean, Percy -- do you remember me?" 66 "As Whittier says: 'O headache, thy name is woman'!" 67 "Aw, bolony!" 68 "As Omar Cayenne says: 'Bolony, a jug of wine and thou!'" 69 "Razzberries!" 70 "As Edgar Allen Poe says: 'Quoth the Raven at the door, I'll eat berries, never more'" 71 "Father's in the hands of the natives, and although Mr. Woods assures me of his safety, I'm worried." 72 "Bangula is planning his rescue -- I am to join him after checking up here." 73 At the Swahili Village, they heralded the arrival of the white witch-doctor. 74 "Ulla baloola kazunka!" [dissolves to:] "We are saved!" 75 Professional jealousy! 76 Art Blake explores the diamond mine, never dreaming that he is play- ing right into the hands of Jack Woods. 77 "Get ready! Blake's coming!" 78 "These are my favorite dancers, but the sick- ness has slowed their technique." 79 "I'll fly to the Swahili village for Dr. James -- you try to get the girls!" 80 "I'm worried about Art -- he's been gone a long while." 81 "Hang onto him till Woods tells us what to do." 82 "Blake has escaped!" 83 "Most likely he's headed for the Swahili Village, trap him there while I frame a getaway with the girl." 84 "Did you get word from my father?" 85 "He needs you at the village -- I'll take you in my plane." 86 "Get out of here, quick!" 87 "There's your horse -- make your get- away!" 88 "This man let the white witch doctor escape!" 89 "Now your sick will die -- and he should pay the penalty!" 90 "To the lions!" 91 "-- we'll have the doctor in no time -- he's too old to ride fast." 92 "I didn't think you'd get very far -- we'll escort you to the mine." 93 Laying the trail of meat which ended with -- Art Blake. 94 "Go quick -- I follow!" 95 "Your father won't be- lieve you're safe until he sees you with his own eyes." 96 "Can we bring him back with us?" 97 "You understand -- I'm doing all I can to make you happy." 98 "Jack Woods has tricked Grace into making a flight, but I haven't heard them start yet." 99 "At last we are alone." 100 "Are you trying to choke me?" 101 "As Emerson says: 'Love that cracks the ribs, gladdens the heart.'" 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