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CHAPTER XXI.
A Threatened Marriage

Fagin heard them coming aLG eook
his boots from the table, and sa up
straight In his chair; the preacher
pushed his back until hall conceaieo
behind the door; Grant never looked
around. Jones came into view nrst,
and behind him walked Claire, her
cheeks flushed, her head held hlgn. AT
the door she paused. refusing to enter
her eyes calmly surveying the occu-
pants.
"You sent for me, sir" she salo
coldly. MAY | ask for what purpose1
Even Fagin's cool insolence was UNI
able to withstand unmoved her beauty
and her calmness of demeanor. Ap-
parently he had never me her oetore'
for, with face redder than ever, he got
to his feet, half bowling, and SIAM
mering slightly.
MY name is Fagin, Mistress ne
said, striving to retain his accustomed
roughness. Il reckon you have heard
of me-"
81 have" proudly, her eyes meeting
his, and, therefore, wonder what our
purpose may be in ordering me here. l
wish to return to my father who re
quires my services"
The guerilla laughed, now angereo
by her manner
well, l thought I'd tell you who l
was SO you wouldn't try an high and
mighty business" he said coarsely,
and eying her fercely. THAT amt the
sort O. thing that goes with me, an
yer amt the first one I've taken down
a peg or two. However, / don't mean
you no harm, only you'd better behave
yourself. Yer know that man over
there, don't yer?"
He indicated with a nod OF the head.
and Claire glanced in that direction,
but without speaking.
We'll, can't you answer"
Il recognize Captain Grant, II that
Is what you mean"
g" was speaking English, wasn't II
Yer ought to know him-yer engaged
ter him, amt yer?"
Certainly not" Indignantly.
Grant turned about, his face twitch-
ing.
This Is not my fault, Claire" he
exclaimed swiftly. Don't blame me
for it. l am also a prisoner, and help
less"
She never looked at him, never an
swered, her entire attention concen-
trated on Fagin, who was grinning
with enjoyment
That's sure right, young lady" he
said grimly. THE Captain is only
obeyin' orders ter save his own neck.
There's no love lost atween us, let
me tell yer. But we're not so blame
merciless after all, an I reckon, we've
got about all thar is in the house
worth cartin' away. Now we're goin'
to have some fun, an leave two happy
hearts behind. Amt that it, Jones?
Clinton's licked; Washington has his
hands full up north; an this hull
blame country is ours. Somewhere,
Mistress, I've heard tell that you an
this Captain was pretty thick-how IL
tt?"
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alike MAGIC"
New Food Makes Wonderful Changea

When a man has suffered from dys-
pepsia SO many years that he can't re-
member when he had a natural appe-
tite, and then hits on a way out of
trouble he may be excused for saying
lit acts like magic"
When 1t In a simple, wholesome
food instead of any one of a large num-
Der of SO called remedies in the form
of drugs, he. is more than ever likely
to feel as though a sort OF miracle has
been performed.
A Chicago man, In the delight Of ro-
stored digestion, puts 1t In this wayi
Like magic, fttingly describes the
ann in which Grape-Nuts relieved
me of poor digestion, coated tongue
and loss OF appetite. Of many years
standing.
Il tried about every medicine that
was recommended to me, without re-
lief. Then l tried Grape-Nuts on the
suggestion of a friend. BY the time
! had finished the fourth package, my
stomach was all right. and for the past
two months i have been eating with
a relish anything set before me. That
is sonssthing l had been unable to do
previously for years.
Il am stronger than aver and I CON
slider the effects OF Grape-Nuts on .
weak stomach as something really
wonderful It 0ulics up the entire
body as wei, as the brain and nerves."
Name given oy the Postum Co. Battle
Creek, Mich.
There's a reason" and 1t 10 ex-
planned in tho little book. "The Road
to Wellville." IN pkgs.
Ever read the above Iettert A new
one appears from time 20 time. They
ere genuine true md fall 81 human
fmtcre4ts
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SYNOPSIS.


Ma3or. Lawrence. son Of Judge Law
ts sent on a perilous mission by Gen.
Washington, Just after the winter at val
hey Forge, Disguised In a British uni
Hines. The Major attends a great fete
and saves the Lady OF the blended
Rose" from mob. He later meets the girl
at q brilliant ball. Trouble is started
pver a waltz, and Lawrence is urged by
his partner, Mistress Mortimer (The Lady
Of tho Blended Rosel, 10 make his escape
Lawrence ts detected as a spy by Captain
Grant OF the British Army who agrees
20 a duel. The duel is stopped By Grants
friends and the spy makes a dash for
liberty, swimming a river following q mar
shop OF a blacksmith. who is friendly. and
knows the Lady OF ire Blended Rose.
Captain Grant and rangers search black
smith shop in vain fCr the spy, Law
his train are captured by the minute men.
Lawrence Is mads prisoner by an indian
and two white nhSn, who lock him In a
strong cell. Pseef advises Lawrence not
10 attempt 10 escape as ''some one"
would send FOR him. Grants appearance
adds mystery 10 the combination of cir
g~umstances. Lawrence again meets the
Lady OF the BLENDED Rose. who informs
him that he Is In her house; and that she
was In of the party that cap
turcd him. The captive is thrust into a
dark underground chamber when Captain
Grant begins a search OF the premises.
After digging his way out. Lawrence
nnds the place deserted. Evidence OF a
battle ara q dead man across the thres-
hold Col. Mortimer. father of the Lady
" this Blended Rose. finds hes home in
ruins. Capt. Grant insists that Lawrence
be strung up AZ once, Miss Mortimer ap-
pears. explains the mystery and Law
renee IL held a prisoner of war. Law
fence escapes through plans arranged by
the Lady and Gees Grant attack Miss
Mortimer. Grant In Knocked out by Law
kan0a Nuhn ~ Mftoa ATnwfinoo~s~ 70
hsf and then makes his escape. Captain
Grants base villany revealed. Lawrence
returns TO Valley Forge, where learns
more OF Grants peridy. Washington
Forces Clinton at battle and Lawrence gets
trace or Eric Mortimer. The battle OF
Monmouth. Gen. Washington again starts
Lawrence on an important mission. Law
PENCE fnds Miss Mortimer In soldiers
Uniform. acting as scout Explanations
Follow. Washington's dispatches are de-
tfevered TO Gen. Arnold and Lawrence is
h@signed TO special service OF capturing
Fagfn. Eric Mortimer Is found a pr4s-
Rnsr OF Fagin's. and released by Maj.
NAyyrnncn.
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CHAPTER xxx--(contInued).

The damned villainl" he ~ejaculat-
ID. his voice trembling. Every move
be has made has been an attempt to
ruin us. l can nee It now. Do O
suppose Claire really cares for the
eefl0wf"
Il am very sure she does not"
Then what. In heavens name, does
she let him hang around for? al
ways hated the sight OF his black face
and internal grin. but somehow. 1
thought she rather liked him. won
der II he can be there nowl II he in.
kAen he and Fagin are up to some dew
fimenI.
And what that may be wen v
discover by talking here" L put in
stsrnly. suddenly realizing we were
wasting time. Come, let's get around
w the north side"
We came in back OF the summer
Acsses and had just left the road.
when three horsemen galloped past.
straight up to the front door, which
stood wide open. The black shadow
~ a man appeared In the glow OF
Eight, shading his eyes IS he looked
Bnt into the darkness.
lis thtt you. Culyer?"
Yes sullenly, the speaker swing
hAx dowe from the saddle.
We'll. you've been a hell OF a while
Eatting here. Fagin will skin you
aifve; US nearly daylight already"
did the best ! could; the cantin'
hypocritz wasn't at home: had to 60
shear to Medford after him. Come on
nDw. gUi out o. that"
He dragged the center figure rough
W sfrors his horse, and hustled him
NJ the steps.
The o. fool thinks err goin' to
Nm htIa. 1 reckon; been prayin' for
m h0cr past. Bill o so mad he
pheked him twice, but It didn't do
10 gosd- Here. take him along in.
NIL y<r. and let ns hustle some grub"
The man addressed grabbed the
nAp figure far from gently, and
hnetA5d him through the door. As the
eche<s disappeared. leading the three
hnrnge. Mortimer srasped my sleeve.
That's Preacher Jenks," he whis-
pqvGd. from down Il the Cross Roads
Npnrt can Fagin want OF him?"
III Fasfn ID Grants tool. and Grant
here" answered soberly. Il am
rucdy TO make 3 gness at what Is up.a
III, recollection * ~ captains threat
the su~uxnerheuss Instantly re,
nmurxo6 to memory. Here. Won lads
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his knees The guard fairly held him
MP In the doorway. and both Fagin and
Jones laughed at the pitiful sight. the
former ending his roar with an out
burst Of profanity.
go on back ter the front door. BILL"
he ordered roughly. This fellowW
never run away; his legs wouldn't
carry him. Now. Mr.. Preacher" glow
ering savagely at the poor devil across
the bottle-strewn table, do yer know
who ! ann"
jerks endeavored TO answer, from
the convulsiye movement of his throat,
but made no sound. Fagin cursed
again.
IF 1t wasn't such a waste of good
liquor I'd pour some of this down your
gullet," he exclaimed, shaking a half
filled bottle in his fist. Then maybe
you could answer when / spoke to you.
Now, see here, you canting old hypo-
critic, I'm Red Fagin, an / guess you
know what that means I'm plsen, an
l don't like your style. Now you're
goin' to do Just what tell you, or the
boys will have a hangin' bee down in
the ravine. Speak up, an tell me what
o propose to do"
jerks wet his dry lips with his
tongue, clinging to the sides Of the
door with both hands.
"What-what is 1t you wish of met"
his uncertain gaze wandering over the
three faces. but coming back to Fagin.
"You r to marry this officer here
to a young lady"
"What-what young lady?"
"Mortimer's daughter-Claire is the
name, isn't 1t. Grant? Yes, Claire;
you know her, / reckon"
| could hear the unfortunate man
breathe In the silence, but Fagin's
eyes threatened.
Isis she here?" he faltered help
lessly. Does she desire the-the cere-
mony?"
THAT doesn't happen to be any Of
your business" broke in Fagin bluntly.
This is my affair, an the fewer ques-
tons you ask the better. II we want
some fun. what the hell have you got
to do with 1t, you snivelling spoil
sport! haven't asked either of them
about 1t. | just decided it was time
they got married. Stand up, man, and
let go that door," he drew a derringer
from his belt and flung 1t onto the
table. There's my authority--that,
an fifty hell-hounds outside wonder
ing why don't loot the house, an be
done. Do you want to be turned over
to them? II you don't then speak UP.
VIII you tie them, or not?"
jerks eyes wandered toward Jones,
who stared blankly back at him, vel
low falgs showing beneath his beard.
"Why-of course-yes," he faltered
weakly. suppose / must"
Don't seem much chance to get
out, does there, parson? Well, | reckon
It won't hurt your conscience particu-
larly. Bill Where's Bill?"
you sen him to guard the front
door," explained Jones.
That's right. / did. You'll do just
as well. Go up stairs. an bring the
girl down. She's with the old man.
an Culberson is guarding the door.
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] vent yer lightly enough. and with
out noise. The window was the n
which nad been broken during the
first assault on the house, and v
repaired. found ample room for
crawling through. The door into the
hall stood partly ajar, a little light
streaming through the crack, so | ex-
perienced no difficulty in moving about
freely. A glance told me the apart
ment "a unoccupied, although l
heard the murmur OF distant voices
earnestly conversing. Occasionally
an emphatic oath sounded clear and
distinct. My first thought was that
the men with me would be better con-
cealed here than In the bushes below,
and | leaned over the rail, and babe
them Join me. Within another minute
the three OF us were In the room in
tently listening. ] stole across to the
crack OF the door. The hall was
empty so far as l could see looking
toward the real of the house. and the
voices we heard were evidently In the
dining-room. Occasionally there was
a clatter of dishes, or the scraping OF
a chair on the polished floor. One
voice sang an order to a servant.
a nasal voice, slightly thickened by
wine, and ! wheeled about, gazing in
quiringly into Mortimer's face.
That's Grant," he said quickly,
and half drunk"
Il thought So; that's when he is
really dangerous. Stay close here; II
the hallway Is clear am going to get
into the shadow there under the stairs.
Have your weapons ready"
Where the fellow was who had been
at the front door / could not deter
mine. He had disappeared somehow,
and l slipped along the wall for the
necessary ten feet like q shadow. and
crept In beneath the shelter of the
staircase. From here I could look into
the room opposite, although only a
portion OF the space was revealed.
There was no cloth on the table, and
but few dishes. but l counted a half
dozen bottles, mostly empty. and nu-
merous glasses. Grant was at one
end. his uniform dusty and stained,
but his eyes alone betraying ~intoxica-
ton. Beside him was a tall, stoop-
shouldered man, with matted beard,
wearing the coat of a British Grena-
der, but with all insignia OF rank
ripped from 1t. He had a mean mouth.
and yellow, fang-like teeth were dis
played whenever he spoke. Beyond
this fellow, and only half seen from
where | crouched, was q h~eavy-set in
dividual. his face almost purple. with
9 thatch OF uncomhed red hair. He
wore the cooked hat Of a Dragon,
pushed to the back Of his head, his
feet were encased in long cavalry
boots, crossed on the table. and he
was pulling furiously at a pipe, the
| stem gripped firmly between his teeth.
Who the bearded mar might be l had
no means OF knowing, but this beauty
was without doubt Fagin. / stared at
him, fascinated. recalling the stories
Of his fendish cruelty. my heart thump-
Ing violently, while my fingers gripped
the butt of my pistol. Then. without
warning. a man stepped out of the
darkened parlor, passed within three
feet OF my hiding place, and stood
within the dining-room door. The
three within looked at him. and Fagin
reared out:
What Ia IT nowf Heard from Gull
verf"
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Danger n Excesslxs Eatluua.

Everybody understands the danger
Of catching cold II YOU have been per
apirlnSr freely or hare 7x=,x<et eiethee
But very few people know that you
are specially liable to catch cold
when you are tired. Additional pro
lection" writes Doctor Goldsburg. -
needed by the body when tired, for in
such a state colds may be taken ~
easily az when sweating or through
wet garmentA"
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Her eyes exhibited indignant sur.
prise. but, after an instant's hesita-
ton, her lips answered.
Il hardly know what you mean. SIR.
We were children together"
AN engaged ter be married-ehf"
There was an arrangement Of that
nature between u parents. But why
should this interest your"
He ignored the question. but his
eyes hardened.
(To BE CoNTINUEDJ
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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1913-05-22

MERE never was any garment
more becoming to the small
boy than the suit in Russian
style. The two shown here are dis
tinctly different for one is made with
a revers and round collar while the
other is buttoned up to the round
neck, but they are both fashionable
and both pretty. The scalloped edges
seem to be a peculiar fancy of the sea-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1913-05-22

present is essentially a season of dainty
effects and embroideries are greatly in
vogue. For children. however. the
designs are apt to be simple and,
consequently, no very great amount Of
labor is involved. Boys as well as girls
wear embroidery and little dresses that
otherwise would be quite plain are
given a very dainty and attractive
effect by the needlework that has taken
the place of the less useful novelties
that have so often occupied leisure
hours. Children are wearing so many
Colored dresses tbs @eason that the
embroidery >eems to fill an especial
need, sc1 the white on the color affords
relief and is always charming.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1913-05-22

TIVE lingerie or linen gown that
is hand embroidered is unques-
tionably the smart one this sea
son. While the work done in white is
peculiarly dainty, color often is used,
for this is a color season and, as a
result, the embroideries are infinitely
varied Eyelet work is a pronounced
favorite but some Of the very best
effects are obtained by combining it
with the raised embroidery, fo- the
contrast always is handsome.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1913-05-22

THE frock at the extreme left
makes a good example of what
little girls like to wear during
playtime hours. The body portion
and skirt are all in one and the sleeves
are cut in one with the body portion
in kimono style. The plat over each
shoulder provides pretty fullness and
the belt holds the frock in place. As
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1913-05-22

from silk or from wool material with
collar and cuffs finished in any way
suited to the material. Black ribbed
silk or bengaline with collar and cuffs
of rose colored or blue charmeuse
would, for example, be extremely
attractive and in the height of style,
for black touched with color is worn
by the tots as wen as by their elders.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1913-05-22

CIMPLE frocks are always the ones
=. that the children themselves like
to wear for they allow activity
and freedom and do not hamper them
pretty little dresses are shown made
of linen. pique, galatea and similar
sturdy materials that are made dainty
and attractive by hand work. The
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1913-05-22

son but it is quite easy to imagine these
suits made with plain stitched hens
or with a little trimming of braid or
banding. They are the simplest little
garments in the world, involving very
little labor, yet they are always attrac-
tive. For the cooler weather, such
materials as galatea and pique are
liked but. for the really warm days.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1913-05-22

in kimono style and can be made with
a round, square or high neck but the
round neck and long sleeves are effect
tive and fashionable. The skirt is a
plain four gored one. The front and
back cores form panels and, conse-
quently, it lends itself to the two
materials The hat which is embroid-
cred in matching design is noteworthy
for it completes the costume and gives
a very distinctive touch.
THE second gown is in lingerie
style but is made of the hns
French crepe that is such
pronounced favorite and the lace is
flet, for the heavy iaces are somewhat
more used this season than the thinner
and lighter ones. The crepe makes an
excellent foundation for embroidery
and the little vines and bow-knot
designs combine to make a charming
effect. The blouse is a simple one
with set-in sleeves and the skirt is
made in three pieces, the two wider
ones Tapped on to the panel. The
sash of Bulgarian colors gives a smart
touch for colored sashes on white
gowns are in the height of style. All
the pretty, soft lingerie materials can
be treated in this way, wolfe, marquisette.
batiste and lawn as we'll as the crepe.
and Cluny or Irish lace could be sub
stituted for the hlit.
TOR dinner and occasions of the
kind, combinations of soft, light
weight silks and satins with
silks are extensively used and very
handsome. Chantilly lace is among
the smart materials. 1t is so beautiful
that most owners will prefer that it
stand without establishment but, with
the craze for high color has come the
fancy for embroidering some of the
flowers with silk threads and the idea,
while not altogether desirable on
the Chantilly might be put . to
use in other ways, for frequently
lace that has seen a little service
can be renewed and smartened in
this way. A handsome costume OF
black charneuse and black Chantilly
illustrates this treatment. As it comes
from the house of Drecol, it carries a
rertai, distinction and author itv with
il. The foundation skirt is of the black
charmeuse, the front edges overlapped
at the left side and drawn up slightly
to give little draped effect about the
ankles and to give the little natural
opening for the feet that is pretty
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1913-05-22

it is shown here, it is made of rose
colorcd linen embroidered in white.
but it would be very pretty Of linen
with banding used as trimming or
made of chambray or Bingham finished
only with stitched edges, if something
palmer is wanted. The plaits in the
skirt portion mean comfortable full
ness.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1913-05-22

Bingham, madras and materials of the
kind are the chosen ones. As the suits
are shown here, they are worn with
belts of the material. Patent leather
belts in bright colors are pretty over
white suits and either one of these
would be handsome in a quite different
way if finished without the embroidery
and worn with belt of bright red or
bright blue.
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HHE young girls blouse costume
is a very smart one made OF

THE young girls blouse costume
is very smart one made OF
rose colored linen embroidered
in white. It is worn with a wide girdle
features OF the season. The skirt is
cut in four cores and both it and the
blouse close at the left side, making
the continuous line that is so fash
ionable. White linen would be pretty
embroidered in color or white could
be embroidered in color with touches
Of black, as pink for the scallops and
dots with an outlining thread of black
encircling each dot. Pique or any
material adapted to the simple style
can be used quite as well as the linen
THE kimono sleeve has returned
to Its own. It is to be noted in
the most fashionable and newest
frocks and the little dress shown here
is Just as smart as it is simple. 1t
means only side seams to be sewed up
yet it takes the prettiest possible lines.
In the picture, the material is rose
colored linen and the embroidery is
worked in white thread and little
girls are wearing great many colored
frocks, but this design could be treated
in many ways. Dainty little Powered
materials are fashionable and one of
the new voiles showing design of
rose-buds would make a charming
frock of this kind that would require
trimming only as a finish for the neck
and sleeves. There are a great many
frocks made of white wolfe and trimmed
with bands of the Powered and such
treatment would be charming; or, one
could fancy the little dress made of
dotted Swiss muslin with lace banding
at the neck and sleeves or fine white
lawn with scallops only as finish, for
all these treatments are in vogue and
they are all attractive. Children as
we'll as their elders have been treated
most generously by La Mode this sea-
son and their frocks are as. -~-ctive
as possible.
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COMBINATIONS of colored ma
terial with white are much used
this season, making what the
French call the composed" costume
The one shown here combines plain
white with buff linen serge and is
trimmed with heavy lace banding.
The blouse is one of the newest ones