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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
PIES FOR sE KING.
Ancient Customs Tt Are Still Kept
Alive In gland.

Ancient Customs I'd Are Still Kept
Alive In gland.
The city of GlOuCter, III England,
annually presents fixing with pie.
Almost from time iutemOrial Glouces-
ter until the year 81 followed the
custom OF eXpressinhs loyalty to the
throne by sending hhe sovereign 4
lamprey pie In lSnhe custom was
suspended, but il wErevived in 1893
and has since conund.
Il was felt that tIEeaT OF the dia-
mond jubilee requiresome special ef-
fDrt. and therefore tf1S97 pie, which
Vas in May dispa ued TO Balmoral
upon gold dish, " SOf Il more than
usually elaborate ciacter. This pie
weighed twenty nnds and was
adorned with trufIid fine prawns on
gold skewers and aic Jelly. On the
top was u represendon OF the royal
crown and cushion. 18th a scepter to
which were attachedreamers Of royal
blue, and at the bassere four golden
lions.
By the survival oan ancient Gus
tom the town Of Yn1outh is bound
to furnish TO the sldhs OF Norwich
annually a hundred a-rings baked in
twenty-four pies. wtb are then sent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19


His name was Johnny, and his ambi-
ton was to be grown up. He had
watched Cissy and Percy, but that's
another storiette. as KipIing says.
Papa" he piped as he walked with
his dad on the beach what's under
those rocks?''
''LimpetsG' snapped papa This was
not the first question.
Wouldn't they rather walk about
pap
Nor raped out pa. They prefer
TO cling where they aTe"'
rs everything that likes clinging to
something else a limpet. pa?"
For goodness-yes!' reared father.
Johnny thought.
well, pa" he concluded, lis Percy
q limpet. pa. when he says goodby to
Cissy in the passage T'-London Ar
SwerS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
Notice of sale of Real Estate by
Trustee.

In the United States district court OF
the Southern district Of Iowa, DaVen-
port division.
In the matter of Anton G. Folkers-In
bankruptcy.
BY virtue of an an order of sale made
by Ralph &. Williamson, referee in
bankruptcy, in the above entitled mat
ter directed to the Undersigned trustee,
will on the 25th day OF September.
A D. 1911, offer for sale at public auc-
ton to the highest bidder the following
described real estate, to-wit:
The southeast quarter ca of section
fifteen G5), and the north half (12J OF
the northeast quarter CD OF section
twenty-five CID, and the north one-hdIf
(1h) of the northwest quarter (A) OF
section twenty-three (23J, all in town
ship twenty C20), north range two CD,
east of the fourth (4th) r M; with
good improvements and all fenced.
The terms of sale will be cash, as
fixed by order of court. Said sale to
take place the above described prem
Uses, which is five miles southeast Of
Albany, in Rock Island county, Illinois,
at the hour of 3 o'clock p. IN. of said
day; when and where due attendance
will be given by the undersigned. The
trustee reserves the right TO Withdraw
said property from sale unless il shall
bring 10 per cent OF the appraised
value. 9. b. MARC Us,
Trustee, Lyons, Iowa
Lyons Iowa; dated Aug. 26. 1911
w II. Childs and +. l.. Iiolieran, at
torueys, Lyons, Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
Executors Notice.

Estate of William whitton. deceased
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed eXecutriX OF the last will and
testament OF William Whitton. late OF
the county of Rock Island. state OF
Illinois. deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the probate
court OF Rock Island county. at the
probate court room, in the city OF Rock
island, at the November term, on the
first Monday in November next. at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to
attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated this Sth day of September. \.
d. 1911 MARY WHITTON,
ENeCutrix-
fy1ararre 7 Schroeder attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
Executors Notice.

Estate Of William J. Bladel deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed eNecutriX OF the last will and
testament OF William J. Bladel late OF
the county OF Rock Island, state of MI
nvis, deceased hereby gives notice that
she will appear before the probate court
Of Rock Island county, at the probate
court room. in the city of Rock Island
at the November term, on the first Mon
day in November next, at which time
all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to at
tend. for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted to
said estate are notified and requested TO
make Immediate payment to the under
signed.
dated this 9Th day of September. A.
D. 1911.
MATILDA KOEHLER BLADEL,
ExecutriN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19

what they seem. rom their view
point, this padlessiovement is 60
ing TO be the biest show-up in
yePrs.
Z you haven Tbroad, manly
shoulders like 4 ,otbau player.
you tailor won't We EN- TO you.
THE new style distinguished, >"
says a mems Sash1 magazine, by
the snugnes- Of 4 jacket, its de-
creased length anJhe small waist
coat opening"
Economy note: gbest protectors
will be unnecessa with the latter
feature
The trousers nd slightly to-
ward narrowness, says the article
HorrOrsi Pi-y1e poor man
with curvature othe knees,
THE lapels q rounded, and
provide the only Telty."
Meantime Paw II have his last
years pants press land buy a new
shirt with what Nv leaves after
she buys her newell hat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
There Was a Goodness.

Two fashionable Philadelphia women
met in Chelsea one morning recently.
AS they shook hands and stopped to
speak Mrs. Brown said TO Mrs. Jones,
That's a beautiful hat you are wear
ing
Yes, my dear. Isn't it cunning? And
I'm so glad you like it John gave me
the money, and l had 1t imported from
Paris"
Next day little Susie Brown was
playing with the Jones girl. and she
said, My mother says your mother
has an ugly old hat what is her last
years lid made up new"
And when Mr.. Brown and Mr.. Jones
reached n mutual friends, hoping to
spend the week end together, they
found a GOODNESS between the fami-
Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

FOR SALE-A good proposition; small
investment. can on Frank Warner,
room 40 State Bank building.
WANTED - A few small investors to
Join me In forming small company to
farm 100 acres OF best irrigated land
in Texas near San Antonio. Land Will
produce $500 or more clear profit per
acre yearly. Owner will accept por-
ton OF the crops FOR half OF purchase
price OF land Excellent chance for
safe and prontable investment Full
Information furnished. Address X. 4.
Burge. general delivery. Kansas City,
Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19

Not a minute should be lost when
a child shows symptoms OF Group.
Chamberlain cough remedy given a.
soon as the child becomes hoarse, or
even after the croupy cough appears.
will prevent the attack. Sold by all
druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
MULTIPLE ELECrRoLTxIs.

lULTIPLE ELECTROLYS IS-Supernu-
Gus hairs on face ana arms perrna-
Eeutly removed with one to six
needles; four 70 six hours work in
one with six; treatments given al
home unless otherwise desired Ad-
dress Miss n NJ kiJtridge Flat /,
Argyle RATS. Brady street. DaveD-
port old phone 1886.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
wANTED-MALE Or FEMALE.

WANTED-A man and wife to work on
farm house. garden spot and milk
U.TnlShed: excellent home for reliable
LartieS. references furnished and re o.
quired. Address b. W" care Argus.
WANTED - Deputies. both men and
women, who are business getters. to
represent the most up-to-date frater-
nal insurance society in the United
States; large membership, big re
serve fund, doing business in 20
states, just opening up in Illinois
viii give exclusive territory to right
people, on a most liberal contract
We accept as mem ers both men and
women, and our certificate pays acct
dent. total disability, old age. and
death benefits, all combined in one
certificate, one cost Apply Tuesdays
and Wednesdays at Harper hotel
Ask for G. c. NanEman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
MONEY TO LOAN.


MONEY to loan on real estate. call be
tween and : p. II. at S25 Fifteenth
street
LOANS on furniture. pianos. horses.
wagons, etc. quickly, privately. at the
lowest rates. Mutual Loan company
,uninc.J. room All. Peoples aNtlUuat
bank building. New phone 5lvS, old
phone west 1913.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
AHsTr ACTS OF TITLE.

ABSTRACTS Of title prepared or con-
tinued TO date covering any real es-
tate in the county. Prompt and ac-
curate service at reasonable rates.
Rock Island Title 81 Abstract COM
pany; J. J ingram, president; w j.
Sweeney, secretary; 200-ZO3, second
floor, Peoples National bank build
Ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
Notice of Final settlement.

Estate or George Lamont. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned. 3. d. Lamont admin
istrator of said estate, has this day
filed his final report and settlement as
such in the probate court of Rock Is
land county. and hearing on said report
has been set for Oct. 4, 1911. at o'cloc k
a m. at which time persons interested
may appear and make objections there
TO. and II no objections are filed, said
report will he approved at that time,
and the undersigned will ask for an or
DER of distribution, and VIII also ask 10
be discharged.
Rock Island Ill, Sept. 7. 1911
b. -. LAMONT, Administra tor.
walker, Ingram * Sweeney, attor-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19

Your complexion as well as your
temper is rendered miserable by
disordered liver. BY taking Cham
berlain's stomach ana liver tablets
you can improve both. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
EXPRESS AND STORAGE

u E.IAAL--E SIOEAE E-Ou INST door:
also manufacturer Cf awnings, tents.
wagon covers, etc Tents for rent C.
RoesSler & Co. zoe Fifteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
FOR RENT.

WE have the onpIete list OF every va
cant house or room IA the tri-cltf -.
II wont cost you cns cent 10 see thIs
list Sumrnerfsldg. 113-1I5 East Sec
ond street Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
MJsCELLANEOCs.

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LET Fross do yOC- painting, Varnish-
ing, decorating. and pa per hanging
prices right, work Guaranteed: an es-
innate will cost you nothing. 252l
Sixth avenue
PAINTING done by the Job or day.
wall paper cleaned. 70 cents a room
and up: work guaranteed Notify II.
Hedrick Wall Paper Cleaning com
pany, 54I1z Twentieth street
II YOU WANT To buy. sell trade O.
rent anything, engage help or secure
a situation. the Mail and Journal Is
the only paper in Moline that can do
IL for you Mail and Journal wants
are popular. and Mai and Journal
wants bring results. One-raIf cent
per word Is the price TO all alike.
cash N advance. two-CeEt stamps Will
DO Evening and Saturday Mail auC
Journal. Moline. III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
WHITE COLLAR LINE

Regular freight and passenger serv-
ice between Rock Island and Quincy.
Ill
For Muscatine and burlington, lows,
and Way Points.
Steamer Helen Blair leaves Rock Is
land every Monday. Wednesday and
at Burlington for Keokuk, Iowa. and
Quincy. Ill Round trip fares. including
meals and berth, to Burlington, 81; TO
Keokuk. $3.50: to Quincy, IS.
sunday Afternoon Trip to Muscatins
and Return.
Steamer Helen Blair leaves every Sun
day at p IN. for Muscatfne and re-
turns at 10 80 u. m. Round trip so
cents. Supper served on board the boat.
For rates and information apply to
RALPH w. LAMONT. Agent
Dock, foot OF Nineteenth street. Rock
Island. Ill Phones west ISIS and west
los.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
FBItSON Al.

BODY MASSAGE-Swedish movement.
given at the homes. Miss Einarsen.
Phone west S39-L.
MASSAGE-FOR MEN AND WOMEN
Mrs Il. w. Miller. graduate masseuse;
electric vibrator treatments, vapor
baths scientific body and facial mas
sage, therapeutic lights, spinal treat
ment Swedish movements, etc. Hours
from 10 a. IN. to p. IN. Henley build
ing. suite ~, corner Fourth and Brady
streets Davenport Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19

to the lord OF the manor of East Clare
ton. who conveys them TO the king
Harper'S Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
OH, YOU LEN SPORTSg
BEWARE nv STYLES

What with thesnug. padless
coats and slim pts. gentlemen's
styles this fall of on encourage
ment to brash beris and pert Per-
cys and other THU which are not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
FLORIST =.

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HENRY GAETHJE - Proprietor Chip
piaIock nursery. Cut flowers and
designs OF all kinds CITY store. 1907
Second avenue. Telephone mo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
INSURANCE.

PLEASANT r. COx-Real Estate and
insurance. Loans speciality. Best
fire companies represented. Your pat
ronage solicited. Phones weat %. and
new 5i72. Office at court house
BENEFITS Insurance Agency - Fire.
life. accident, health and plate glass !;
real estate and loans Second floor.
Safety building once phone west
$50. Residence phone 726-K. Open
Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
WE WILL BOND YOU-EXccutors. ad-
ministrators', guardians trustees or
any kind OF judicial bonds; lodges and
society officers; city. state u. :.
government officials. contractors. po-
sitions of trust. in fact any kind OF
bond you want except bail bOndsJ.
Terms reasonable Hayes q Cleye-
land. resident managers. fidellty q
Deposit company Of Maryland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
wANTED-SITUATIONs

" ANTED-PosiJiOE by lady stenoEra-
pher and bOokkeeper. seven years
experience IN law, insurance and
wholesale and retail commercial bus
mess, good worker. B." 2Ql2 Fourth
aEelue-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOR RENT-Or for sale on the Install
meut plan. square piano. Inquire at
e25 TWvnty-tEird street
FOR RENT-Store room: viii remodel
TO suit tenant Inquire at 4S31 Sixth
avenue.
FOR RENT-A store. with living rooms
in rear. Can old phone west lI64-k
Inquire 1922 Twelfth avenue.
FOR RENT-A suite Of two once rooms
with steam heat, over Maths coufec-
UoneTy. cheap rent Apply to Mr.
Kreu or MI Math. city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
STEAMBOATS,.
st. Louis 10 New Orleans

NJ NsUuIN 10 NV VIItHHHs
Largest and finest passenger steamers
or the Mississippi river. Service first
class
Visit the Winter Capital OF America.
Steamer Quincy viii leave St Louis
Sept. Il and IS for New Orleans. A IL
day trip with stops at points OF inter
est. Connections at New Orleans Tor
Cuba. New York and Panama.
For rates and information address <.
!. Mangan. agent. Davenport, Iowa.
Bell phone North 309T.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
LODGE DIRECTORY.


Masonic.
TRIO LODGE. NO. ST. a F. & A M
- Meets in stated communication
~ ~ the first Thursday OF each
month at $50 p. IN. BY order
of Carlton q. Taylor. w. M; Wiliiam
z. Petit. secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19

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FOR RE.\T-A modern siX-rOOm nat.
Inquire 1881 Sixth avenue.
FOR RENT-A modern fve-room fiat
with without barn. Inquire 1901
Twentieth street
FOR RENT - Three-room fiat, with
electric light, gas range, closet and
pantry. wash kitchen. also use OF
phone; at 1887 Fifteenth street. In
Quire 1927 Fifteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
FOR sAIEc1TY PROPERTY

FOR SALE-Lot In business district;
reasonable Address Lot" care Ar
gus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19

FOR SALE-Fifty-four residence lots
in Island View Heights and vicinity
this new addition is one of the best
ever offered for sale in the city of
Rock Island good air, fine river
view, water. sewer, gas, and paving;
attractive terms to home builders"
a fine Investment; present prices Will
advance Oct. l. G. S. Mcdaniel. 500
Safety building. Phone west $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

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FOR SALE-A fresh COW: inquire a
1921 Twenty eighth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
wANTED-MALE HELP

&
| Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19

LOST-Scotch collie dog; finder please
communicate with owner by calling
old phone west 1924.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19

FOR SAI.E-One and two-acre tracts
Of land with good improvements,
lust outside OF city limits: close 70
car line This property Will double
in value in short time Inquire OF
William Schaarmaan, real estate and
insurance. I7I4iz Second avenue, Rock
Island III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-A large black and tan hound
Reward for return to 1920 Fourth
avenue.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-04-19
BIDS FOR COAL.

Sealed bids will be received by
the City Council of the City of
Willmar. Minnesota, up to 8 O'Clock
p. m. April Oath, 1911, for the fur
nishing Of $500 tons of Youghiog-
heny screened lump coal, or as
much more as may be needed for
the operation of the city power
plant up to May LIST, 1912.
Said coal to he furnished as re-
quired beginning May 1st, 1911,
and up to May LIST, 1912.
Such bids must state price per
ton either delivered at the pump
ing station sheds in Willmar, or F.
0. B. cars at docks in Duluth or
West Superior.
A certified check of $500. payable
to the City Treasurer of the City of
Willmar, must accompany each bid.
which will be forfeited to the city
in case bid is accepted and the bid
der fails to enter into a contract
with the City for the furnishing of
such coal.
The successful bidder to furnish
a contract bond in such amount as
the council may order.
All bids must be sealed and ad-
dressed to the City Council and en-
dorsed bids for Coal.''
The Council reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
Willmar, Mimi, April II, 1911.
Hans Gunderson,
90 City Clerk.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-04-19
FOR BALD HEADS.
A ; Treatment That Costs Nothing If |
.-s@.s Es:le ~. sEa

4 treatment That Costs Nothing If /.
Fails.
We want you to try three large bot
ties of ReXall ''93' Hair Tonic on oul
personal guarantee that the trial will
not cost you a penny if it does not give
you absolute satisfaction. That's proof
Of our faith in this remedy. and 1t
should indisputably demonstrate that
we know what we are talking about
when we say that Rexall ''93'' Hair
Tonic will grow hair on bald heads,
except where badness has been OF
such long duration that the roots OF
the hair are entirely dead. the follicles
closed and grown over. and the scalp
is glazed.
Remember. we: are basing our state.
ments upon what has already been
accomplished by the use of Rexall
$685. Hair Tonic. and we have the
right to assume that what it has done
for thousands of others it will do for
you. In any event you cannot lose
anything by giving it a trial on our
liberal guarantee. Two sizes. Soc. and
$500. Remember, you can obtain Rex
all Remedies in this community only
at our store - The RexaI Store.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-04-19

enough for what you've done. This'll
square me with Graham to some ex-
tent. and can clear OUT
mo, you can't. Mr.. Smarty! You
amt been cute enough" 49,
Both men. startled by the Interrupt
ton. wheeled round to discover Roland
Barnette dancing with excitement in
the doorway. the while he beckoned
frantically to an invisible party with
out. Come onr' he shouted Here
he is!'' -; 50
Whats eating you. Roly Poly?" in.
CURED Nat, too happy for the money
to cherish luminosity even toward his
one time rival. 9sE.+:s4:s I
you'll End out soon enough" snarl
ed Roland. MIR. Lockwood's got some.
thing to say to you. | guess
And on the heels Of this announce.
ment Lockwood strobe into the store,
Josie clinging to his arm. Pete Willing
"a trife more sanely drunk than he
had been some hours previous-bring-
ing up the rear.
So" snarled Blinky. halting and
transtlxing Nat with the stare Of his
cold blue eyes--''so we've found you,
eh?'
"oh? ! didn't know was lost
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-04-19
4; $ 40
y; i;$';| s;t!|%$:::!!!l G2o1Qp|
INTENDED for last week.

INTENDED for last week.
Fred johnson. formally of Will
mar High School, visited school
Monday afternoon.
Florence Benson entertained a
few friends Tuesday afternoon.
The seniors had u class meeting
in room 8 Monday noon.
Some one has grown up very re-
Gently. wonder who. a Freshman?
Miss Hazel Benson delightfully."-
entertained a number of her girl
friends at six O'Clock dinner
Thursday evening. Borghild Sand.
Florence Benson and Lucy Peterson
carried off the prizes Of the even
ing.
Lorin Hodgson visited school
Tuesday. s...
Lena Kaston of St. Paul enrolled
Monday as a Sophomore.
Frances Ledell attended neck tie
social in the ''kentry" last week.
Miss Ethel Styles entertained the
Bachelor girls and a few other
friends Saturday evening". One
feature of the evening was the
writing of biographies of some one
present. Sophus Larsen received
the prize his subject being Con-
stance Grangaard.
Mildred Parsons spent her Easter
vacation at Kandiyohi.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-04-19

Z - 80
You look after him, Pete Lock-
wood turned to leave with a final shot
for Duncan. "1'll tend to your case in
the mornin'. young man, and I'll make
you wish you never came to this
town.
You needn't trouble. feel that way
about it already. Good night i.
Lockwood left them. snarling. Nat
caught Kellogg's eye and began to gig
gle. But Pete was still holding him
fast. partially. beyond doubt, for sup
port.
You've been saved just In time,
Mish'r Duncan" he commented "'Y' are
mighty lucky man. Now, lissen; you
better make tracks. amt got no war
rant to hold you. nd wouldn't IL 1
had"
You're good fellow, Pete. but you
needn't worry. I'm not the man they
think me, and It'll be easy to prove %
"Waal," said Pete, 'jus' the same,
you better git out r you may have to
marry her aft ALL"
mo, won't"
THANK Gawd r. thatr' Pete ex.
claimed in maudlin gratitude. He
swung widely toward the door and BY
miracle found 1t. CO night, Mish'r
Duncan. feel s good bout thtsh I'm
goin' try goin' home md face M wife
G. night
''Good night, Pete"
"Well," said Kellogg after 4 pause,
that was bit Of luckr' -.
Luck" Nat seized his hat and be-
gan to turn OF the lights. tits more
luck than thought there was in the
whole world. Come along"
"Where are you going?".
First to see Lockwood and have it
out with him. 40
mo, you aren't" Kellogg laughed as
Nat locked the door. you're going
to leave Lockwood to me. I'll manage
TO ease his mind. You've got infinite
" more important matters to attend
to. and the sooner you find her the
better, Natr'
As Duncan buried homeward the
rolling Of the thunder grew sharp.
more instant upon the flashes. When
there was no wind the air seemed to
quiVer with terror. as dog cringes to
the whip. 'En s"
But of this Duncan was barely con-
scious
He gained the gate in the fence Of
wood paling, opened it and entered.
The lawn and house were lit with the
unearthly radiance of moonlight threat
ened by eclipse. He could see the
light in Graham's study and through
the open doors the faint glow Of the
hall lamp. But there was no one
visible
He hurried up the path. tortured by
impatience, fear, longing, despair.
Then he saw what seemed at first a
pale shadow detach itself from darker
shades in the shrubbery and move to.
ward him. ..
MAT, is 1t you?"
Betty
His whole heart was in that cry
The girl thrilled to it's timbre as