Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-07-18
A CLEVER MAKEUP.

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00 ENRY APPS, Of Hoxton, com
iii pleted the fixing Of the wires OF
eS the lawn Of Hasleigh Court. H.
looked up at the dim light In the dress
ing-room, and chuckled softly as he
bent the last yard Of wire.
"a trip in time." says Mr.. Apps
''saves nine"
He threw the rope ladder gently In
the>air and at the first effort it caught
the projecting nail.
"Once on board the lugger," quoted
Mr.. Apps, facetiOusly. as he mounted
the rope ladder, ''and the girl Is mine. |"
He opened the window very gently
and soon stood inside the dressing
room. Near the table in the corner of
the room was an iron safe.
well, I'm jiggered." exclaimed Mr..
ADDS. He loosened the flaps of his fur
cap and mopped his brow with the
back Of his hand. well, I'm jiggered!
II they 'aven't been and left the key
In for me. 1 might have saved myself
lot of trouble II ia knowed.'
Mr.. Apps swung open the heavy door
Of the safe and listened to the music
downstairs. Young Lady Staple.iu:st
was giving (as Mr.. Apps very VEL
knew a dance. a fancy dress dance. on
her return from the continent, after her
term Of widowhood.
10 \
''that the coast Is absolutely clear, and
then-then for q bagful."
Henry Apps stepped out into the
broad passage. He slouched, with his
Jimmy sticking out of his capacious
side pocket, a few steps toward the
stairs. Suddenly a girlish figure turned
tie corner.
"Bless my 'artw cried Mr.. Apps.
"Why, how do you do?" said the
young lady. stepping forward. She gave
Q soft laugh that was very pleasant.
This is really delightful. Do you
know, 1 recognize you In spite Of the
costume"
She held the hand Of Mr.. Apps for a
moment, causing that gentleman to
gasp for breath, and calling one of the
maids.
"Just bring me a pencil and a card"
she said. II must arrange for a carriage
b take Captain Norman back to his
b would come"
II can walk" remarked Mr.. Apps,
With restored self possession.
Il won't hear Of 1t. When shall we
ny. now?"
"Say in an hours time" said Mr..
Apps. Il can go upstairs again alone
change my togs and do all l want to-"
.And can't you stay longerY"
8he gave the card to the maid and Or
aered it to be dispatched at once.
1--WE got busy night before me-"
urged Mr.. Apps, excusingly. He thought
II his dog waiting on the lawn, and
feared 1t might give an inopportune
bark. Besides. the safe was still open
and the diamonds were waiting for him.
he had noticed with satisfaction that
Lady Staplehurst was wearing none.
You were always an active man.
Captain"
Always ADDING something" agreed
Mr.. Apps. III It isn't one thing It's an
other" He shook bis head reflectively.
II often wonder 1 don't write a book
about 1t ALL"
IT don't believe you will know any
body here, Captain Norman" she said.
as they walked downstairs, but
couldn't help sending you a card. seeing
how friendly we were on Peshawur.
Do you remember those evenings On
deck In the Red Sea?"
She was really a very fine young
woman, and In her costume she looked |
extremely well.
"Do notY said Mr.. Apps, with much |
fervor Shall 1 ever forget 'emY'
"And then the journey from Brindlsi, |
you know, and that funny little Ger
man-you remember himT
He was a knockout. that German |
was"
And the girl who played the banjo
and"
''It was great" agreed Mr.. Apps
great"
The large ballroom was very full. A
small covey Of brightly dressed young |
people few toward the young hostess |
TO complain Of her temporary absence
from the room, and a broad-shouldered |
gondolier shook hands with her and
took up her card with something Of an
air of proprietorship."
II thought had left the key In the
excuse me-" The young hostess took
back her card from the gondOlier. Il
BID engaged to Captain Norman You
don't know him? Allow me-"
PLEASED to meet you," said Henry
Apps.
lows the world using your
THAT'S an original costume OF yours.
CAPTAIN Norman" remarked the goa-
dolier. Il don't know that Eve ever
,een anything SO darlingiy neat be-
Tore"
well, wot Of itT' demanded Mr..
Apps, with sudden aggressiveness;
.wot's the odds to you wot like to
year? You needn't think you're"
Captain Norman" interposed the
Toung hostess. laughiugly. you mustn't
vvsFdo your part Iok here, I've put !