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, HIS lips. But his rat-like eyes were
watching me narrowly.
had need to think and act quickly.
The powder was a narcotic to deaden
my senses. That must be prevented
at any cost; and yet he must think
that had taken the drug.
He had called my attention to the
hotel while he cleverly slipped the
powder into the glass. I ought not to
be less 'adroit.
AS the waiter passed around the
table his decanter in hand. I thrust
out my leg and tripped him up neatly.
He fell against DR.. Starva, the decan-
ter still held carefully aloft.
In that moment OF confusion I emp
tied the contents Of my glass into my
handkerchief. When Starva, furious
and perhaps suspicious. pushed the
man iercely from him and looked at
me, was laughing heartily at his mis-
hap. the handkerchief In one hand. the
other holding out the glass for the
brandy. the fingers closing over It to
hide 1t from his view.
"Sante!" he cried boisterously, and
drained the contents of his glass at q
gulp.- l followed his example. and in
spite Of the powerful liquor, I tasted
Tor fancied tasted the dregs of the
bitter drug.
"Pah!" I cried In disgls!. and was
careful to hand the glass to the waiter
instead Of placing it on the table. II
have tasted better brandy than that In
my life."
The expression Of disgust promptly
assured him that had really drunk
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Pretty surpIice Suit.

One may feast the eye on many .
pretty conceit. yet nothing any pref
tier than a simple little surplice suit
of pink and mauve ninon in tiny
checks as small rs the smallest shep-
herds plaid. This jaunty little frock
was made with plated skirt and .
surplice waist, the sleeves being form
ed Jap style with the plated waist
portions. Bordering the sleeves were
folds Of plain mauve ninon edged with
an insertion Of Irish point The front
of the surplice was outlined with q
plain band Of the mauve. while the
vest to the waist was Of Irish point
allover. The plated belt was finished
at the front with an immense buckle
Of frosted silver.
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Get some obliging friend to keep
your brother away until the hour set
for the party. While he Is gone decor
ate the lawn with flags, lanterns and
spread down rugs with lot of wash
able pillows. String up as many ham,
mocks as you can borrow. and provide
big bowl Of fruit lemonade uaaer 4
huge Japanese umbrella. If you can
arrange for tennis or archery turna-
ment you will have ample amusement.
or you can have a peanut hunt, with Q
prize for the enc finding the most.
Tutti-frntti Ice cream with a round
birthday cake orn&mented with tall
candles will be all the refreshment
necessary.
Let your brother cut the cake and
ask all the guests to make good wish
for him when they blow out candle.
MADAME MERRI
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CHAPTER xI-contInued.

CHAPTER xi.-contInued.
An immense man stood stifiy at the
window awaiting US. His bearing was
slovenly, as was his attire. The spec.
tacies and the puffy face. unnaturally
pale, suggested the habits of the stu
dent. But the eyes, small. crafty, and
very bright, instantly corrected my
hrst impression, and left me banned
and vaguely distrustful. 1t was the
man whose reflection I had seen In
the pier-glass.
"Ah, my cousin at last! Georges.
this 10 Mr.. Haddon, An American. He
comes to the chateau at Alterhoffen n
our guest"
It was impossible to doubt that he
had spied on me with Madame de
Varier's consent. But I was certain
that he heard of my consent to go to
Alterhoffen with positive annoyance.
was not blind to the significant look
that passed between them: the eyes
OF Madame de varier dilating in tri-
umph and defiance; DIR. Starva equal
" defiant and sullen.
Evidently there was discord In the
camp. DR.. Starva did not welcome
the fly that had consented to walk into
the web. Well. so much the better.
A little discord might prove useful.
Madam is an admirable host" DR..
Starva said slowly in French. But II
the guest is to be quite happy he must
be content tn amusa himself an
madam wishes"
The words we're almost Q threat. I
looked with repulsion at this pale.
nabby, stunning giant. 1t would be
well to be on my guard against him.
He might be dangerous. But half the
battle was won in realizing that.
Madame de WARMER met his bold
sally, insolently careless.
"A diner. messieurs." she cried gay
", and took my arm. leaving the huge
DR.. Starva to follow.
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InEs. al his aAtics - extraordinary.
wEn ! let tie carriage presently.
surely the driver muzs see the change
in my attire. and have hin suspicious
unless he were In Dr.. Starya's conf
dencei
And this fact did not escape me:
The hat did not ingulf me. as IT
must have done had 1t been Dr..
Starva's.
Then II 1t were not his OWL
In an instant / had gueased some
thing Of his game.
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In spite Of the 1attering attention
paid to khaki and everything sugges-
tive Of brown. one cannot pass by un-
noticed the exquisite shades of green,
the newest OF which is gooseberry-a
dainty. whitish green, as cool and re-,
freshing a. the proverbial cucumber.
A number Of delightful evening frocks
are made Of gooseberry net, the skirts
trimmed with trails Of leaves, roses
and buds worked in various shades
Of green and touched with silver.
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CHAPTER XIII.
! Masquerade UnwIIIinaIy.

! Masquerade UnwIlIinaIy.
II must have been after midnight
when the carriage drew up under the
porte-cochere of the hotel. DR.. Starva
alighted and met the concierge at the
vestibule. I heard little of what was
said at first, but the surprise of the
concierge was evident. He tossed his
arms about, and burst into excited pro-
tests. Presently land could see that
Starva was annoyed at the action) he
came to the door of the carriage and
peered within. / sat huddled up in
the corner, apparently asleep.
He IS very ill-tis Excellency!"
cried the concierge In French.
Listen to me-" sternly replied
Starya In the same language. That
Is not his Excellency, imbecile. That
Is only a tourist, Mr.. Haddoa. You
understand" he repeatedly slowly,
shaking the concierge by the lapel of
his gorgeous coat, that 10 only a
tourist"
The fellow looked at DR.. starva. be-
wiIdered.
MATS. MATS, mails" he stammeredi
in expostulation, pointing at me.
Appearances are sometimes treach-
erous" said Starva grimly. and added
with marked carelessness. rs Madame
de WARMER arrived?"
IAN hour ago." muttered the man.
his round eyes still staring at me.
Then do you think, fool, that his
Excellency would come to this hotel
at midnight, and 1t the hour that she
arrives? Are there no tongues to
talk? Are there NO eyes to pry? IT,
Mr.. Haddon"-he emphasized the
name-''prefers to be nursed by q
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the potion given me. But now that ]
was supposed to have taken it, l won.
dered precisely what effect it should
have on me, and how soon that effec:
should be felt.
Fortunately, he concerned himself
with our luggage. for the boat was al
most at the dock. When he returned
to my side I greeted him IN sleepy in
difference. He looked at me keenly.
was not blind to his satisfaction. He
shook my shoulder.
What is It! Are we arrived?" /
rose to my feet unsteadily.
'Yes, and 1t Is necessary to hurry"
The handful OF passengers had al
ready left the boat We descended
the gangway slowly, DR.. Starva's arm
grasping. mine.
We entered the closed carriage that
awaited us. lurched clumsiiy into
the vehicle, and sat crouched up In
the corner. my head sunk on my
breast / assumed 1t safe and fitting
that / should appear passably indiffer-
emit as to what passed now. Certainly
by this time the drug would have
taken some effect had swallowed it.
But l need not say that had my wits
with me.
My companion unfastened q valise
he had brought into the carriage with
him. / confess watched him out Of
the corner of my eye In some trepida-
ton.
/ was thankful when he produced
nothing more formidable than q mill
tary cloak and a felt hat To my
establishment he deity slipped from
my shoulders the light covert coat I
wore. and took my hat from my head,
substituting the garments he had
taken from his bag.
could have laughed aloud. his con-
in my condition was 70 abao
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beautiful woman, shall /, his physician,
refuse? But for his Excellency to be
nursed by a beautiful woman-at
least" he added meaningly, "for the
world to know it-now do you un-
derstand?"
He lowered over the little concierge,
staring down at him fiercely vindic-
tive. At the same time he slipped
into the servants unresfsting hand a
number OF crisp notes. The hand of
the concierge closed over them loving
ly: his broad. good-humored face slow
ly expanded into a smile of perfect
comprehension.
But yes, see 1t all a. clearly az
the nose on my face" The little
wretch placed his forefinger on that
organ and winked.
'Then you will see that there are
no inquisitsve servants to spy imperti-
nently. Take us up on the lift your
SELF The porter may leave the bag
gage below, since Mr.. Haddon goes
early tomorrow merning with his
nurse and his physician. He must
not be disturbed in his rest. Tonight
he is very Ill, as you see. There is a
long journey before us tomorrow. L
shall arrange with you later concern
ing the diligence Lastly, you win dis
creetly keep your eyes away. You
viii certainly not see his Excellency."
DR.. Starva now placed one foot ON
the carriage step. and leaning toward
me. gently aroused me. l opened my
eyes slowly and muttered something
to the effect that we had arrived.
Alighting. grasped his arm mechan-
ically. and we proceeded slowly into
the hotel, across the hall, to the eleva-
tor. The little concierge trotted SOL
EMMY in front of us.
The elevator. ~ well az the hall and
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for the lamentable influence 1t has
had upon the hair dressing of the
average woman. At recent function
one OF the most admired women wore
q huge plumed hat In all black The
wide brim turned up sharply at the
left side, leaving the entire side of the
head In view. the full rolling masses
of hair and the cleverly placed puts
softening every angle Of union twixt
hat and head. The right side Of the
hat and the back were an avalanche
Of beautiful black plumes. but the hat,
handsome as 1t was. would have been
a failure had not the couture 80 ably
supplemented the milliner's efforts.
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TRINlKETS IN STYLE
PLAIN COMBS ARE NOW pEcREEp
FOR THE HAIR.
Gold and Jewel-Trlmmed Ornaments
No Longer In vogue-eIeeve
Links Have Achieved
Popularity.

For the hair the gold and jewel
trimmed combs are no longer con-
sidered In the very best taste. espe-
cially for young girls.
The plain amber colored combs and
pins for the head of the blond girl
and those in dark shell for the bru-
nette are correct. The combs are usu-
ally better also when made with tops,
without knobs or other decoration.
The button pins are used by girls who
wear their hair up. The top part Of
these pins turn back over the hair In
q fiat piece of shell, like q large but
ton. The effect II very neat For
keeping In flying ends of hair also
there are corkscrew pins of amber
strange looking things, that screw into
the hair In spiral fashion. 30 that one
would fear they might never come out
again. But they are in fact compare
lively easy OF adjustment and they
are admirable for keeping the hair
neat There are also pins which come
in pairs. called staple pins. They have
amber or shell tops and are In the
shape OF large staples. as their name
indicates They are worn on either
side OF Q low knot. or IL the hair IL
braided and turned under may be
form In place Of a bow. The tops
stand out well from the head.
Sleeve links are much worn nova
days by women. though many waists
Of the tailor made variety have but
tons sewed ON. When girls prefer
buttons. the styles worn by men are
chosen, care being taken to select a
suitably small and dainty pair. An
idea which has been followed out by
some girls for the sleeve links of
their morning waists of the tailor
made variety is to get the plain moth
or of pearl buttons which are sold for
wear In mems evening clothes. These
are nat buttons. just like those which
are sewed on shirt waists. only finer
and Of more attractive design. They
are small In size and when used In
tailored shirt waists they are exceed
ingly neat and at the same time smart
looking.
Belt buckles for wear with fine silk
belts are In gold, silver or mother Of
pearl. They are most attractive with
out stone settings. The gold and sill
yer buckles are chased or engraved
In charming designs. The mother Of
pearl buckles are very nice for linen
belts or for those In white corded silk.
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CHAPTER XII.


Iroachoty.
Three hours later DR.. Starva and
myself we're on the little steamboat en-
route for Vitznau. journey of an
hour. l had met him at the quay; he
was alone. Madame de WARMER he
coolly informed me, had taken an
earlier boat. / was not to see her un-
I'll next morning.
Frankly, scarcely liked that.
could have wished for a more con-
genial companion. However, / was
embarked on an adventure; and must
take things as they came 1t was to
be game Of give and take. was de-
liberately permitting myself to be their
tool for the moment; / was to serve
their purpose. MY wages for the serv-
ice were to be the opportunity of find
ing Sir Mortimer Brett. Until I had
penetrated the mystery of his disap-
pearance would be as clay in their
hands. Perhaps it might be necessary
to be their partner for the nonce in
their intrigues. They might wonder
at my docility or guileIessness, but
they should not question IT. That was
the delicate task l must bend myself
to for the present.
We bad seated ourselves well for
ward and were quite alone, for at this
late hour the boat carried few pas
sengers. The wind coming from the
snow-cIad peaks was piercing. shiv-
cred, but rather from excitement than
from the chilly air. Already the lights
of vitznau could be seen dimly through
the thick mists.
DIR. Starva, rolling a. huge cigar In
the corner of his loose. sensual mouth.
regarded me fixedly under shaggy eye
brows.
IT u cold. We must have some
cognac." Without asking for my as
sent he summoned a waiter.
Even in SO trivial a matter as the
appropriateness OF refreshments his
tone was more command than an in
vitation. The cagnec would be well
come enough, but one less observing
than myself might have noticed the
alacrity with which he welcomed the
excuse for the liquor.
do you know what it II to have q
headache?" he asked. and, fumbling
clumsily in his waistcoat pocket, he
produced tiny packet.
NO" said. yawning. and watching
him idly.
"Ah, you are fortunate This little
powder is q great beuefactor to me.
We are close to vitznau. Through
the trees there yau can get glimpse |
of the hotel we are to stop at"
He pointed at building a quarter |
Of mile distant from the landing |
stage we were fast approaching, hold
ing in mid-air the packet Of powder |
preparatory to placing it on his |
tongue.
looked where he pointed; there |
was not much to see: the mist en-
veloped everything. The boy ap-
preached with the cognac.
Ny elbows on the table, / fingered
carelessly the little glass placed In
lront Of me. while that OF DR.. Starya
vas being filed. AS tipped it to-
ward me caught glimpse of white
powder Ia the bottom Of my glass.
Or. Starva's headache powder.
Here was treachery indeed. But II
lid not move q muscle lifted my
Eyes siowlv. DR.. Starva's great head
vas tipped back. The packet. empty
= tss powder. Of course. was placed At
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MUCH DEPENDS ON coIFFuRE.


1t is practically impossible to con-
slider the more extreme hat shapes Of
the season and the coiffures separate
". The new couture il a diflcult
thing to manage. Women should ex-
pertinent patiently and intelligentiy
with 1t and should consider it In its
relation to the head as well as to the
hat. Otherwise we shall owe the new
millinery deep and lasting grudge
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Very attractive Tor a young girl
would be a popular model Of white
dotted Swiss trimmed in bands and
straps of Irish lace insertion, edged
with tiny inch and half wide frills
OF the swiss. The bell sleeves are
worn over an inner bishop sleeve. The
full-gathered skirt has two bands Of
the befrilled Irish insertion. With
this little frock is worn a white sash
of soft satin ribbon tied in an AL
satan bow with long ends. The
white chip hat is bound in black rib
erty satin, and has no other trim
ming but a large lace bow Of the
same material
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For Picnic Party.
For . club picnic at which there wiz
be 80 guests what would you suggest
for amusement?
SOCIAL COMMITTEE.
For : PicnIe p.r4v

The best thing to do win be to ar
range series Of races, according to
age and sex. This can be made very
amusing. Then have . peanut hunt
with prize to the one finding the
most Partners tor refreshments could
be found by matching flags of all ma
TONS" These may be purchased In
paper and are pretty souvenirs. A con-
test may be arranged with paper balls
which are to be inflated. Provide fans
for driving them over q tennis net or
. line stretched up for the purpose.
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Unless a woman can drape a fichu
gracefully and is Of slender, viii
lowy type It ID well to avoid this pre-
vaiIing fashion Of the moment When
it Is becoming there is something pc
cuIiarIy coquettish in the fishus and
craped scarf effects that are 20 pop,
uiar lust now,
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For Z slrthday Parry.

Ny brothers birthday is the last Of
the month and as It will probably be
very warm, want to arrange for q
surprise party on the lawn. Please
suggest how to carry this out in a way
not too elaborate. PEGGY.
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Ask each guest to bring q parcel
done up and marked with an appropri-
ate rhyme or sentiment. These may.
be placed in basket beside the host
ess and between courses parcels may
be passed to the bride. You may use
both place cards and favors. For the
latter tiny slippers, hearts or wedding
rings are suitable, or tiny dolls, dressed
as bridesmaids anc the bride. They;
are 20 pretty made entirely OF crepe
and may be purchased at the favor
counter. The brides chair is marked
BY huge bow Of tulle or flowers. 10
there IL maid. she announces lunch-
con: II not, the hostess does 1t herself.
The guests md their own places. At
the large department stores you can
md articles for favors and q splendid
assortment Of place cards for just such
occasions.
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Suggestions for Amusemcnts and Z
Point on Etiquette.
For 4 Parcel Shower.

For Z Parcel Shower.
! wish to give parcel shower I'M
August and would like to know some
thing about It. Would 1t be proper to'
use place cards and favors also? And
how do you announce lunch? Do thel
guests md their own places at thel
table? Also what would be pretty t.
mark the brides place at the table.
MAXINE.
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Leave one Of your cards and two OF
your husbands II the occasion Is q
first call, or in return for some social
favor at which your husband was
guest.
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What Cards to Leave.

What Cards to Leave.
In calling on young married wom-
an is 1t proper to leave one of my cards
and two of my husbands? Please re-
ply in the paper. tab.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-28
LADIES RIDE WELL
AT ROANOKE FAIR.
Riding and Driving Contests
Spirited Features of Last Day
Of Exhibition.
VETERANS TURN OUT LARGELY

Especial to The Times Dispatch.I
ROANOKE, VA, September e7.---The
Roanoke Fair had good weather again
to-day. and tho crowd was about the
largest ever seen OIL the grounds the
last day. 1t was estimated to have
been between 5000 and 5000.
>>Tiis was Veterans Day. and all Con-
federates and g.. A. II. men were guests
of the association.
The principal features of the day
were the lady's riding aud driving con-
tests. In the riding contest Miss Alice
Howard, OF Wythe, carried off the
bite ribbon, with Mrs Charles Hayden
second and Mss Gertrude Williamson
third. III the driving contest Miss
Margie Logan. of Salem. won the blue
ribbon. Miss Monte Read. of Roanoke
county. second, and Miss Alice Howard
third.
The races were as follows:
First enthusiastically purse, $500
Bad News, Kelly. Greenville. S. c.: G.
Minnie Thompson. Virginia Bred and
Training Association, 8; Hudgecroft,
distanced. Time. 2;l6.
soeSoItu = dSe-T1.oV, pdCes purse, SoUU--
All to Clarke Kelly. Graenvillc. i Red
Hill, Edgehill Stock Farm, Shaws.
willie. 2; Edith IIungate, M. e. Doyle
Lynclburg, 3: DR.. Zim, Crockett and
Alexander. Blueneld. 4. Time. a:2t Ia
Third race-2:24 trot: purse. $500
Dick Mont. Tyson. Wilmington, Del. J.
Golden Boy. S. Walton. .: Captain Cook
~. L. Vaughan. Radford, 81; Postum
Arrismith, Greensboro. N. c., 4. Time
2:23 1-2.
Fourth neutrality-suspicious. mile
dash: purse. s1O0-Cabin Boy. Virginia
Driving Association. 1: Little Cta
Thomas sneed, 2; Calnndana, 8. Time
1910 1-2. asf