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most exalted ideals as that woman"
But Fran was to him nothing but an
agent bringing out Of the past a Sc
cret he had preserved for almost twen-
ty years. This stranger knew of his
youthful folly, and she must be pre-
vented from communicating it to 9TH
ers.
1t was from no sense of aroused con-
science that he FASTENED to lead her
to the front room. In this crisis, some
thing other than shuddering recoil
from haunting deeds was Imperative;
unlovely specters must be made to
vanish.
He tried desperately to cover his
dread under voice of harshness:
What have you to say to me?"
Fran had lost the insolent compos-
ure which the secretary had inspired.
Now that she was alone with Hamil
ton Gregory, it seemed impossible to
speak. She clasped and unclasped her
hands. She opened her mouth, but
her lips were dry. The wind had
risen. and as 1t went moaning past
the window, it seemed t. speak OF the
yearning of years passing In sne night.
nnsatisfied. At last came the words,
muffled. frightened-"I know all about
it."
"All about what, child?" He had
lost his harshness. His voice was al
most coaxing, as If entreating the
mercy of ignorance.
Fran gasped. II know all about it,
7 know" She was terrified by the
thought that perhaps she would not
be able to tell him. She leaned heav-
ily upon a table with hand turned
backward, whitening her fnger-tips
by the weight thrown on them.
about what?" he repeated with the
caution of one who fears. He could
not doubt the genuineness of her emo
ton: but he would not accept her
statement OF its cause until he must
oh" cried Fran, catching a tenn
pestuous breath, uneven, violent, you
know what I~mean-that.'
The dew glistened on his brow, but
he doggedly stood on the defensive.
You are indefinite" he muttered, try
| ing to appear bold.
She knew he did not understand be-
cause he would not, and now she real
ICED that he would, If possible. deny.
Pretense and sham always hardened
her. Then" she said slowly, 4 win
4 be definite / will tell you the things
it would have been better for you to
| tell me- Your early home was in New
York, but you had cousin living in
Springfield, where there was very
good college. Your parents were anx-
ious to get you away from the temp
tations of big city until you were
| of age So you were sent to live
With your COUSIN and attend college.
You were with him three or ssgr
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cLoUDED BRAIN
;lears Up on Change to Proper Food.

The brain cannot work with clear
ness and accuracy. If the food taken is
not fully digested, but Is retained in
the stomach to ferment and form
poisonous gases, etc. A dull, clouded
brain is likely to be the result.
A Mich. lady relates her experience
In changing her food habits, and re-
suits are very interesting:
"a steady diet of rich, greasy fooda
such as sausage. buckwheat cakes and
SO on, finally broke down stomach
and nerves that, by inheritance, were
sound and strong, and medicine did
no apparent good In the way OF relief.
MY brain was clouded and dull and
was suffering from case of consti-
patton that defled all remedies used.
The Road to WeIlville.' in some
providential way, fell into my hands,
and may Heavens richest blessings
fall on the man who was inspired to
write It,
Il followed directions carefully, the
physical culture and all. using Grape
Nuts with sugar and cream, leaving
meat, pastry and hot biscuit entirely
out of my bill OF fare The result
am In perfect health once more.
4 never realize | have nerves. and
my stomach and bowels are in fine
condition My brain is perfectly clear
and am enjoying that state OF health
which God intended his creatures
should enjoy and which all might
have, by giving proper attention to
their food" Name given by Postum
Co, Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The
Road to WellvilIe." in pkgs. There's
q reason"
Ever read the above letterf A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and fall Of krman
Interest
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cHAPTER Iv.-Continued.

He was sorry for her; at the same
time he was subject to the reaction
OF his exhausting labors as song
leader. "Then," he said, with tired
resignation, '1f you'll follow me. I'll
take you where you can spend the
night, and tomorrow, I'll try to find
you work"
Work." She laughed. "Oh. thank
you'll" Her accent was that of repu-
diauon Work, indeedl
He drew back In surprise and dis
pleasure.
"You didn't understand me" she
resumed. What want is a home.
don't want to follow you anywhere.
This is where l want to stay"
You cannot stay here" he an
swered with a slight smile at the pre-
sumptuous request, "but I'm willing to
pay for room at the hotel"
At this moment the door was opened
by the young woman who, some hours
earlier. had responded to Fran's
knocking. Footsteps upon the porch
lad told of Gregory's return.
The lady who was not Mrs. Gregory
was so pleased to see the gentleman
Who was Mr. Gregory-they had not
met since the evening meal-that. at
first, she was unaware OF the black
shadow; and Mr.. Gregory, in spite Of
his perplexity, forgot the shadow also,
so cheered was he by the glimpse OF
his secretary as she stood in the
brightly lighted hall. Such moments
OF delighted recognition are infnitesi-
NAL when a third person, however
shadowy, is present; yet had the world
been there, this exchange Of glances
must have taken place.
Fran did not understandable very
wisdom blinded her as with too great
Night She had seen so much of the
world that, on finding a tree bearing
apples, she at once classified 1t as an
apple tree. To Gregory, Grace Noir
was but a charming and conscientious
sympathizer in his life-work, the at
mosphere In which he breathed freest.
Ffe had not breathed freely for halt a
dozen hours-no wonder he was glad
20 see her. To Grace Noir, Hamilton
gregory Was out DohSAoStol " nAoA
kind. man of lofty ideals whom 1t
was a privilege to aid, and since she
knew that her very eyes gave him
strength, no wonder she was glad to
see him.
Could Fran have read their thoughts.
she would not have found the slight
est consciousness of any shade Of evil
in their sympathetic comradeship. AS
she could read only their faces. she
disIiked more than ever the tall. young.
aud splendidly formed secretary.
"Oh." said Grace with restraint,
discovering Fran.
Yes" Fran said with her elfish
smile. back again"
Just without the portal Hamilton
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years, and at last she time came for
graduation. Shall I go on?"
He fought desperately for self-pres-
ervation. What is there in all this?''
you had married, In the mean
time" Fran said coldly; married Sc
cretly. That was about nineteen years
ago. She was only eighteen. After
graduation you were to go to New
York, break the news to your father,
come back to Springfield for your
wife. and acknowledge her. You grad
uated; you went to your father Did
you come back?"
MY Godi' groaned the man. So
she knew everything; must he admit
it? What is all this to you z, he
burst forth. "Who and what are you,
anyway-and why do you come here
with your story? II it were true"
"True!" said Fran bitterly. "If
you've forgotten, why not go 70
Springfield and ask the first old cits-
zen you meet? Or you might write
to some one you used to know, and
inquire If you prefer, I'll send for
one of your old professors, and pay
his expenses They took a good deal
of interest in the young college stu
dent who married and neglected 10
sephine Derry They haven't forget
ten it, If you have"
you don't know" he gasped. chat
there's penalty for coming to
peoples houses to threaten them with
supposed facts in their lives. You
| don't know that the jails are ready to
punish blackmailing, for you are only
little girl and don't understand such
things. l give you warning. Although
you are In short dresses"
YES" remarked Fran dryly, II
thought that would be an advantage
to you. 1t ought to make things
\ easier"
"How an advantage to me? Easier?
What have to do with your"
Il thought" Fran said coldly, that
it would be easier for you to take me
into the house as little girl than-as
a grown woman. You'll remember
| told you I've come here to stay"
ITO stay!' he echoed. shrinking
back. "You?"
EYES," she said, all the cooler for
his attitude of repulsion. Il want a
home Yes, I'm going to stay. want
| to belong to somebody"
| He cried out desperately, But what
| am / to do? This will ruin mech,
/ it's true, all you've said don't deny
it. But tell you, girl, you will ruin
me. Is all the work OF my life to
be overturned? ! shall go mad"
/ mo, you won't" Fran calmly as
sured him. you'll do what every one
has to do, sooner or later-face the
situation. You're a little late getting
| to it, but 1t was coming all the time
| You can let me live here as an adopt
ed orphan, or any way you please.
/ The important fact to me is that I'm
going to live here. But don't want
to make it hard for you. truly don't"
Don't your" He spoke not loudly,
but with tremendous pressure of de-
sire. Then, for Gods sake, go back!
| Go back TOTO wherever you came
! from. I'll pay all expenses. You shall
have all you want
"All / want" Fran responded, lis a
home, and that's something people
can't buy Get used to the thought of
my staying here; that will make it
easy"
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SYNOPSIS.

Fran arrives at Hamilton Gregory's
home In Littleburg. but f1nds him absent
conducting the choir at camp meeting.
she repairs thither in search of him,
laughs during the service and Is asked to
leave Abbott Ashton, superintendent OF
schools escorts Fran from the tent. He
csiIs her Gregory is wealthy man,
deeply interested in charity work, ana
ystlar of the church. Ashton becomes
greatly interested in Fran and while tax
ing leave of her, holds her hand and Is
seen by Sapphire Clinton, sister OF Rob
ert Clinton, chairman OF the school board.
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Bluebottr Heaven.

In the American Magazine there
was an amusing story entitled
THE Honor of the Biuebottles." Aunt
Lucinda Bluebottie of Boston ran into
a young man, who used bad word
Aunt Lucinda goes on:
"The young mans language was not
refined. He said he'd be damned, and
that is exactly what will happen to
him, am sure, for whatever else
heaven may be. am convinced it will
not be vulgar.
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overdId IT.

What's the matter?" asked the
lawyers friend. Been In railroad
aceident?"
mo. I had jury case the other
day, and I argued so deliberately for
the purpose OF making 1t appear that
my client was a fool instead Of a
knave that got BIN acquitted on
that plea
What has that to do with your ap-
pearance?"
"He met me outside, after court
had adjourned Judge
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asEasy!" he calculated. Then It's
your purpose to compel me to give
you shelter because OF this secret
you mean to ruin me. Ill not be able
to account for you, and they Will
question-my wife will want to know.
and-and others as we'll"
"Now, now" said Fran, with sudden
gentleness. don't be 30 excited, don't
take 1t so hard. Let them question
I'll know how to keep from exposing
you. But do want to belong to some
body, and after I've been here
while. and you begin to like me, III
tell you everything. knew the 20
sephine Derry that you deserted-sne
raised me, and / know she loved you
to the end. Didn't you ever care TOT
her, not even at the first, when you
got her to keep your marriage secret
until you could speak to your father
face to face? You must have loved
her then And she's the best friend
/ ever had. Since she died I've wan
dered-and- I want home.
| The long loneliness of years found
expression in her eager voice ana
pleading eyes, but he was too en-
crossed with his own misfortunes TO
heed her emotion. Didn't ! go back
to Springfield" he cried out. "Of
course / did. / made inquiries for
her; that's why went back-to fiRd
out what had become of her. I'd been
gone only three years, yes, only three
years, but, good heavens, how had
suffered! / was SO changed that no
body knew me-" He paused. appalled,
at the recollection. Il have always
had a terrible capacity for suffering.
1 tell you, 1t was my duty to go back
| to find her. and l went back. would
have acknowledged her as my WIFE
would have lived with her. I'd have
done right by her, though 1t had killed
me. Can I say more than that?"
Il am glad you went back" sad
Fran softly. "She never knew 1t. l
am SO glad that you did-even that"
Eyes, I did go back" he said. more
firmly. "But she was gone. l tell
you all this because you say she was
your best friend"
"a while ago you asked me who
/ am-anQ what
ut doesn't matter" he interjected.
you were her friend; that is all
care to know. / went back to Spring
field. after three years-but she was
| gone was told that her uncle had
cast her off, and she had disappeared.
1t seems that she'd made friends
with class of people who were not,
who were not-respectable. .
Fran's eyes shone brightly. Oh.
they were not, she agreed. they
were not at all what you would call
respectable They were not relig-
ious."
/ so was told" he resumed, little
uncertainty There was no way for
me to find her.
! Herr" cried Fran; you keep on
saying her Do you mean"
He hesitated. She. had chosen her
part-to live with those people, left
her to lead the life that pleased her.
That's why I never went back to
Springfield again. I've taken up my
life in my own way. and left her-youf
friend"
/ Eyes, call her that" cried Fraa.
holding up her head. Il am proud ot
that title. glory in it. And in this
house"
Il have made my OFFER" he inter.
rupted decidedly. '1ll provide for you
anywhere but in this house
CTO BE CONTINUED
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to go behind the counter Again the
cat followed. and the play was enacted
IS before.
1t went on that way for about ten
minutes, when the delivery boy came
whistlirg in. He was hailed as a de-
liverer.
HUH" he grunted. He seized the
cat and cast it out. the feline jaws
still gripping her indianapolis
News.
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French View OF Women.

The life OF a woman can be divided
into three epochs; In the first she
dreams of love, in the second she ex-
periences it, in the third she regrets
it.-Antoine Jean Casse de Saint Pros
per-
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interesting BEGINNING.

well, what's the matter with the
socks?" asked the clerk.
81 only wore them three weeks, and
/ had to take them of and buy an
other pair because this pair had holes
In the toes" replied the man.
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Improving the Shining Hours.

Blobbs-Why do you liken Hard
uppa to the busy bee? He's not par
ticularly Industrious. is he?
Slobbs-Oh no, it isn't that, but
nearly every one he touches gets
stung.
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Gregory paused irresoiutely. He did
not know what course to pursue, so he
repeated yacantly, 81 am willing to
pay"
Fran interrupted fippantiy: 81 have
all the money / want" Then she
passed swiftly into the hall. rudely
Brushing past the secretary
Gregory could only follow. He spoke
TO Grace In a low voice, telling all he
knew Of the nigh. wanderer Her
attitude called for explanations, but
ne would have given them anyway. in
that low, confidential murmur. He
did not know why It was-or seek to
know-but whenever he spoke &C
Grace, 1t was natural 10 use low
cone, as If modulating his touch to
esnsitYs strings as Il the harmony
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To BE RloIdIy Exact.

Regstaff-I hear you are doing some
writing fer one OF the popular maya.
zines.
Percollum-Tha slightly eaag.
gerated: haven't been able to get my
stuff into any but the-sr-unpopulas
nres yet
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CHAPTER v.
We Reap What We Sow.

VIE nCdP w IIot We SU"s
If anything could have prejudiced
Hamilton Gregory against Fran's inter-
ests it would have been her sighting
allusion to the one who typified his
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MisnIaced.

First Clnder-Why so angry7
Second Cinder-I'ye been wasting
time in a glass eye.
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Occasionally widower's heart Is
warmed over by an old flame.

kra.WInsIow's Soothing syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums. reduces fnnammA'
zion aIlays pain, cures wind collie 2Sc . bottlelN
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A woman has to be pretty good at
figures to become a fashionable dress
maker.
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Nothing is denied to well-directed
Samuel Bout.
The Washington times., 1913-12-27
LIT TIL. BUILDING.
DURING HOLIDAYS 0
Few Requests for Permits Re-
ceived at Office Of Municipal
Inspector.

Christmas week was marked by few
permits to build Of any considerable
Interest. Rows OF houses of the smaller
and less expensive type seem to be the
order of the day with an occasional
addition or remodeling job.
Harry .Wardman will build a row of
fiye. two-story.houses at 242s-24s7 Ontario
road from plans furnished by Architect
E. r. White. The h6rnss will total
81. GOO cost ,f> construction e..
=, H.. A. Kite has taken out permit
for several two-story brick houses in
Walter street, southeast, intending to
erect brick store and dwelling at 125S
Walter street and two residences = at
124S-l251 Walter street, estimated to cost
1920.
3. F. Meyers. architect. has prepared
plans for an addition to 2ll4 Fourteenth
street, for which William H. Smith has
taken out rermit to build during, the
week. The Improvement will cost $6, go.
Simon Oppenheiner will begin on four
two-story .bTtck houses at fQ1-40 7
street and 19tB-i910 Fourth, street north
west, proposition amountinEfto about
$40, ,0O0 - ., ~ -
H. r. Howenstein begins a similar i'm
provement in the erection. of four two
story. brick dwellings at 1s74,lSS0 East
Capitol street, estimated to cost $i2,oo
The Washington times., 1913-12-27
ARRANGE DEAL FOR
G.STREET PROPERTY
Important Transfer Will Affect
Houses in Twelve. Hun
dred Block.

A deal TO transfer properties izl7, 1918
and f221 G street northwest from thf
present owners, Woodward & Lothrop
is in progress. which, II concluded
will mark one Of the most important
sales Of business property in the Dis
trict. ... :
Footer's dye works have practically
closed In the purchase Of 1gj1 G street
which is just being entered by Men:
delsohn's art gallery, recently removed
from 13O9-l1 New York avenue. Mr.
Foster will retain his present business
property at the corner of Twelfth ano
G streets. holding the new property al
en-, Investment. - ....r
The other two properties arc involved
in a transaction which is being with
held, J. .r..
The three business buildings are To-
Gated in the heart of one or Washing
toms most promising business blocks
They are Of uniform architectural de
sign,' having but one sto.y. frontint
about twenty-three feet on G street By
depth OF 100 feet. Terra Gotta finish
and large show windows front G street
The present lessees Of the buildings
are Mendelshon's art gallery, the vege
tartan dining room and the Unfte<
. 0tateg Express Company.
The Washington times., 1913-12-27
DRAWING
PLANS FOR SCHOOL
Work Expected To Be Started
in Fall and Completed With.
in Six Months.

Plans for high school for colored
students to. be located on the west side
Of First street, between N and o streets
northwest, are being prepared by Snow
den Ashford, municipal architect. The
plan is to realize one of Washington
most improved modern school buildings
with an appropriation Of $55O.ooo granted
for the purpose OF erecting q new, high
school for students now crowded N the
NJ Street High School. !" -. '-.s
Unless delays or changes In the pres
ent plan are brought about, work on
the high school will be begun next fall
and completed with q half year.
The lot the District has attached fronts
about 400 feet on First street and takes
up the whole frontage between N and
o streets. The building will be about
100 feet deep. -.
Like all latter municipal buildings fol
school purposes, Tudor Gothic outline.
will be carried out. The most recent
development in municipal architectural
circles has brought out the Tudor Gothic
style of architecture as the logical and
reasonable style for school buildings in
the District as being monumental OF
education and the style followed by
most all latter-day buildings devoted to
higher education in the country. 4.
Three stories and a basement will be
designed. The basement will contain
the heating plant, two gymnasiums, al
mory. shower baths, and several rooms
for business courses
General offices. a reception room. If
teen classrooms, and a large assembly
hall will occupy the first floor. The
assembly hall will accommodate about
1.200 seating capacity, and will rise for
two stories of the building.
The second floor will be similarly ar
ranged, with especial attention to the
economy Of space and sanitary arrange
ment The third floor will contain class
rooms for special purposes. as draught-
ing rooms, music rooms, and art rooms,
as well as a dining service and kitchen.
The especial feature OF the proposed
high school will be the window arrange
ments and general ornamental treat
ment that will mark the Tudor Gothic
style. Groups of windows admitting
liberal light will form the remarkable
feature of the entire front and. sides of
the building. A running parapet will
ornament the roof, and picturesque tur-
rets will offer -an unusual aspect as
viewed from the exterior. A tower,
fashioned after the idea ca. the old
medieval castle. will occupy the main
central facade.
The Washington times., 1913-12-27
HOSPITAL BUILDING
NAY. Be DEFERRED
Directors Of Emergency Have
Problem Confronting Them.
in Money Situation.

Whether the building, for the Emer'
gency Hospital. proposed to. be erected
on New York avenue between Seven
teenth and Eighteenth. streets north.
west, will be, begun shortly after the
first of the year, as was formerly In.
tended. Or whether the proposition vii
rest for the collection of more fund:
will be one. Of the chief considerations
of the directors. of the Institution, o,
their next meeting.
Debate as to the advisability. of going
ahead with the building with the 0res-
ent fund Of. S265s0O0. has been current
during the past"few weeks. 1t was tke
intention to raise 100000 for the ne|
building. About $4,000 which has beel
pledged to the building. may be lost. III
part, II is said. on account OF financial
reverses to the contributors recently
1--WE do not wish to go into the mat.
ter ii we, have to. assume an enormoGs
debt at the beginning" said DR.. W., p
Carr this morning. yet We are anxious
to begin the building as soon as possible
A decision we hope will be arrived 81
at the next meeting of the 'directofs
after the first Of the year. ...-