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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

uaT1y answered a second later as we
passed the road that forked OF 10 the
inn. On a stone by the roadside sat
Lord Arrowood. desolately guarding
kit bag and a suit case. BE was dress
ed IN 4 shabby Norfolk Jacket and
knickerbockers and sucked a pipe.
1 babe the driver pause and greeted
the nobleman anably.
Can give you a lift? You seem 70
be bound for the station. and I'm TAX
ing a train myself"
NO, thanks" he replied sharply.
They're q lot OF bounders-bOunders.
say
"Ah! OF whom do you speak. Lord
Arrowood?" 1 asked. glancing at my
watch.
Those scoundrels at the inn. They
have thrown me out-thrOwn me out
mer
Hard lines. for a fact. but if you
are interested in trains
II refuse 10 leave the county" he
shouted. IF they think they're going
to get rid Of me they're mistaken.
Bounders, say. bounders."'
He uttered this opprobrious term
with great bitterness and crossed his
legs. as though 10 emphasize his per
manence upon the bowlder. Patience
on a monument is not more eternally
planted. He seemed in no mood for
! conversation, so l sped on, with no
I time 10 lose.
ha - bn no ~ a Z.
tached to the 1918 with some loss OF
/ dignity, the porter yanking me aboard
/ under the conductors scornful eye
| The Katonah passengers were still in
| the aisle. and as l surveyed them
saw Cecilia take a seat in the middle
| of the car. She was just unfolding g
newspaper when 1 moved TO a seat
/ behind her and babe her good morning
! The look she gave me in turning
round had in it something Of Hezeki
abs quizzical humor. This interested
me. because l had not previously seer
any but the most superficial resem
blance between the sisters. Her cheek:
were aglow from her sprint on the
I wheel.
We are both truants. You mus
have breakfasted in a hurry to hav'
( caught this train"
Not all enjoyed a brief converse
ton with your sister. and after sh,
had gone your aunt came back ant
fingered for moment"
She told you, suppose, that Provi
dence would look after the Servan
question. I'm going to assist Provi
dence a little"
You become the vicaress OF Provi
dence? l admire your spirit"
It's mere self preservation. Aun
Octavia would have me chained to tn
kitchen if l didn't do something abou
it."
She had permitted me to settle wit
he conductor. and when | had CON
Oleted this transaction 1 found that sh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
CHAPTER XII.
I Play Truant

as sat at the table absorbed in
"a my hans for the day my
"A nerves received sudden
shock. had heard no one en-
ter. yet a voice at my shoulder muir
INJURED casually:
Hast thou seen ghosts? Hast thou at mid
night heard
II was the voice OF Hezekiah.
knew before ! faced her. She wore
blue sailor waist, with a broad red
ribbon tied under the collar, and a
blue tam o shanter capped her head.
She bore a tray that contained my
omelet. plate Of toast and other
sundries incidental 10 a substantial
breakfast. which she distributed delft
ly upon the table.
How did you get here?" / blurted,
my nerves still out OF control.
The kitchen door. sir. / had ridden
into the garden, and. seeing Aunt DC
tavia heading for the stables and Ce-
cilin ut the kitchen window, l pedaled
boldly in. Cecilia wanted TO borrow
my bicycle, and being a good little
sister. ! gave IL TO her. She also said
that you required food. so l told her
10 go and ! would carry you your
breakfast ! shall skip myself in a min
ute You may draw your own coffee.
Mind the machine. II tips IL you are
not careful"
She went to the window and peered
ont toward the stables.
May ask. daughter OF kings,
where your sister has gone 50 sud
dculyF"
Certainly! She's OF for town to
chase cook and few other people
10 run this hotel. | heard at the post
Office that the whole camp had desert
ed. 50 / ran over o. see what was do
ing. And just for that I've got TO
walk home"
But your aunt said that Providence
would take care Of the servant queS-
tion. She expected a whole corps OF
ideal servants to come strlying IN dur
ing the day"
Cecilia hasn't Aunt Octavia's conf
dcuce IN Providence. so she's taking Il
shot at the employment agencies She
has left q note on the kitchen table to
inform Aunt Octavia that she had for
gotten an engagement with the dentist
and has gone 10 catch the lois"
THAT. HczChiah is a lie. 1t isn't
quite square 10 deceive your aunt that
way" ] remarked soherly.
Hczekiah laughed.
you ahsurdity, Don't you know
Aunt Octavia yet: She will he perfect
ly overjoyed when she comes back and
finds that note from Cecilia. She likes
diSappcuranceS. mysteries and all that
kind Of thing But II is barely posi-
bic that you will have 70 wash tbs
dishes. I can't. you see, for I'm mo-
supposed 20 come on the reservation n
all-not until Cecilia has found a hus
band Isn't IL perfectly delicious;"
An Of that. daughter OF kings.
think that as soon as / can regain con
fdence In my own sanity | shall lik,
Il myself But'-and ! watched he
narrowly-"you see. Hezekiah. there l.
really ghost you know"
Her divine laugh dubbed meliowly
She had walked guardedly 10 the win
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
The Siege
of the
Seven SuitOrS
By
MEREDITH NICHOLSON
Copyright. 1910, by Meredith NehOIsOs
Copyright. 1919. BY Meredith NehOIsOs

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dow ana turned swiftly with mockery
Of fear in her face.
Aunt Octavia approaches. and
must he of But that ghost, Mr.. Chin
ney Man-when you find him please let
me know. There are q lot Of things
want to ask some reliable ghost about
the hereafter"
With this she fed, and l heard the
front door close smartly after her. An
instant later Miss Octavia appeared
and asked solicitously how liked my
omelet.
THE coachman has been telling me
a capital ghost story. He believes
them to be benefcent and declares that
he will under no circumstances leave
my employment"
She sat down and folded her arms
upon the table. For the first time /
believed that she was serious. There
was. in fact, a troubled look on her
sweet. whimsical face. II occurred to
me that the loss Of her servants was
not really the slight matter she had
previously made Of IL.
asking you a question OF the most in
Innate character? 1t is only after much
hesitation that do So"
bowed encouragingly, my curiosity
fully aroused.
You may ask me anything in the
world, Miss HOLSTER"
Then / wish you would tell me
haf he
feel in doing this-but can you tell me
whether you have seen in the hands
OF my niece Cecilia a small. a very
small. silver backed notebook"
Yes: ! have" | answered. greatly
surprised.
And may l ask whether-and again
l must plead deep concern as an ex-
cuse for making such an inquiry
whether you by any chance saw her
making any notation in that book?'
! recalled the silver bound book per-
fectiy, but had attached no Importance
10 IL, but IL Cecilia's fortunes were so
intimately related 10 ii as Miss Hollis
ter's manner implied, felt that must
be careful OF my answer. ! was trying
10 recall the precise moment at which
/ had entered the library the preceding
evening after Hume's departure. and
while l was intent upon this my silence
must have been prolonged. felt
obliged TO make an answer OF some
sort, and yet | did not relish the
thought Of conveying information that
might distress and embarrass a noble
girl like Cecilia HOLSTER. Something
in my face must have conveyed a hint
OF this inner conflict to Miss Hollister.
for she rose suddenly, holding up her
hand as though TO silence me. She
seemed deeply moved and cried in agi-
tatiOn:
do not answer me. The question
was quite unfair-quite unfair-and yet
l assure you that at the moment |
made the inquiry felt justified"
She retreated toward the door as |
rose. and then. with her composure
fully
Luncheon here will be a buffet af-
fair today. as | shall be engag ed with
matters Of pastry. I'm sure. however
that you will find employment until
dinner time. when my house will be
fully in order again"
| intended that this should be busy
day. so without making explanations
| went to the stable. told the coach
man | wished 10 be driven to the sta
ton and was soon whizzing over the
hills toward Katonah.
wondered how Virgins and the 9th
er gentlemen at the Prescott Arms
. were fsrinE Ny question was par
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
ITO De -oat!uledD

While it is often impossible to pre-
vent an accident, it is never impos-
sille to be prcpared-it is not beyond
any ones pure Invest % cents in
a bottle Of ChamDeriaing liniment and
you are prepared for sprains. bruises
ana like injuries Sold by all drug
g.gts.-(Adv.I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01


eigner and not entitled To a place
among freeborn Americans. That Is
one reason, and, for another, the col
Ors of his half hose were an offense
to me personally"
And for another reason" interposed
| Ormsby. he had no money with which
to pay his board at the Prescott Arms
For this just cause the landlord elected
/ him shortly after breakfast this morn
| ing"
Then there IS already a rift in the
! lute" / returned. NO trust OF suitors
! IS stronger than its weakest link My
/ hand is raised against your unrighteoUs
I compact, and | am in the fight to stay,
/ Go back TO the Prescott Arms. gentle
/ men. and assure your associates in this
/ hideOus compact Of my most distin-
! guished consideration and tell them to
/ go to the devil"
! l had gone to the ST. Parvenu hotel
/ 10 call upon a Washington lady who
had been making life burden TO my
/ assistant and on coming out into Fifth
I avenue shortly after bethOught me OF
the Asolando tea room. Ny interview
with the committee OF the sIitors had
driven from my mind practically every
consideration and every interest not
centered in HOpefeld Manor Ny
thoughts turned gratefully TO the Aso,
.landO. where only n few days ago ]
had been precipitated into the strsngest
adventures my eventless life had
known.
strange face was visible at the
cashiers desk as l entered the tea
room. / passed on, finding the place
quite full. but took il as a good omsn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

" SET off at once for PeppertOn's
81 office. where | learned that the
"a architect was out of town. But
Lii, ..Linf ..ln,.I- .rrnntnh mn nc,Ilr-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

Central Union Telephone Co.
A. j. Beverlin, Manager
West 4Vv.
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-08

you are trying to convey in a man
ner that will carry your meaning to
the person you address, whe.Ser he is
wise or foolish. Be clear. Be sim
pie. Don't talk like a prig or a ped
ant, or good little girl in Sunday
school story. Don't talk like a walk
ing dictionary of slang. Don't talk
about yourself
Learn to talk so well that even
dull mind will roll a bit at your
voice! Make it your business to find
out what others can talk about. Draw
people out in self forgetting CONVEX
sation. Please yourself by seeing how
well you can manage to please a
dullard who could never manage to
please you'll
Read. study books and human ma
ture. When you don't know, manage
your ignorance as you do the good
and bad points in your appearance.
Make a virtue of necessity and be
frank about the virtues you can't hide.
And when you get through see il
people don't say, 'Mollie Jones is the
most interesting girl-and isn't she
attractive looking!'"
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-08
BY MAUDE MILLER.

n RE you a beauty? Have you any
~ nope of becoming beauty? or,
lotions and lure and lingerie
Notwithstanding, are you doomed to
be forever ugly-or worse still, mere
ly plain?
Come, little Miss Hopeless, Julia
Dean-delightful Miss Dean, who is
Mary of the desire for Her own
Money" up at the Comedy Theater
in New York. has a word for you. She
will tell you how to make the most of
perfectly possible charms-of charms
you may acquire and cultivate II you
have brains.
I've been Brought up on diet Of
remembering that even nv own low
ing and admirlng mother doesn't cali
me a beauty now and does confess
that | was once a 'homely little kid, -
began Miss Dean, who may be right in
her insistance that she isn't a beauty.
We'll. in spite of not being a Glib
SON -Stanlaws- -Christy- Flagg girl, I've
never been a wall flower and I've
managed to get on in the world.
Rule Dress your hair well, and
take care of your complexion and the
lines Of your clothes But if you are
not a natural beauty. why compete
with Beauty on her own territory?
Cultivate one thing that few beauties
have or think worth while striving
for-BRAINS.
Beauty may risk being Indifferent,
lackadaisical, slow to see a joke. stu
pid even She may-but watch her
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-08

u am obliged for your kindness, but
l must be off now. 1t is late, and
have long way to GO"
Where to? Holloway"
NO cityward."
The clothes and boots were made up
in a parcel by this time. Philip hur
ried away, glad to escape further ques-
tioning.
Queer sort O. kid, that" unused the
shopkeper. My, but e must ha' bin
ard up afore e took on wiv a Jew
Wot did e s'y is mime was? Isaac
stein? I've seen that somewhere or
other. Now where was it?"
He knew two hours later, for he, too
read the evening paper.
Philip sprang into a bus for the Bank
At the Royal Exchange he would catch
a green bus for the Mile End road.
1t was almost dark when he reached
the Bank. Thus far the omnibuses go
ing east were not crowded. Now the
situation had changed.
The human eddy in that throbbing
center of life was sending off its swirls
to all points of the compass, and the
eager crowd almost before the passen-
gers arriving at the terminus could de
scend.
A poor woman, greatly hampered by
baby, was struggling with others to
obtain seat in the Mile End road bus.
Philip, coming late on the scene, saw
her swept ruthlessly aside by a number
of men and boys. The conductor jerked
the bell-rope several times. There
was no more room.
The woman, white faced and disap-
pointed, looked around with d woe
begone expression. Philip, who would
have gladly paid for a cab to take her
to her destination, dared do nothing of
the sort But he said:
Keep close to me. l will get you a
seat in the next bus"
"Oh, / wish you would" she said,
with a wan smile, Il am so tired I
have walked here from Shepherds
Bush"
That's a long way to carry baby"
What could l do? People won't
take care of children without payment.
heard I could get work in laundry
there, so l went to look after it.
There's nothing to be had down our
way, is there?"
Things turn up suddenly said
Philip.
Not for the poor. my lad. fear you
know that without my telling you. But
you are young, and will soon be a
man"
To Be Continued Tomorrow.
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-08
Hints on Dressing Economically

turned on the wrong side when re-
moved, and well aired An evening
dress when removed should be hung in
closet not too full of other garments.
The next day 1t should be smoothed,
mended, if necessary. spots should be
taken out, and the dress laid lightly in
box or drawer and covered with tissue
4, paper. or. if hung up in a closet, it
should be covered with a piece of fine
muslin
Hats should be busted carefully when
removed, put in boxes and covered with
tissue paper or cheese cloth. To keep
shoes in shape they are PLACID on trees.
There is economy in having several
pairs of shoes and wearing them alter
nately Gloves should be removed by
drawing them inside out, turning them
back again. blowing into them and
smoothing them out neatly. Rips in
gloves should be mended without de
lay.
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-08

to even give relief, and when you
remove the cause you cure the dis
ease, and that is the way Quaker
makes it a complete and permanent
cure Here is report from Mr.. j.
w Sparks, who resides at III
Ponce DeLeon place, and is en-
ployed as watChman at the English
American building. He has been a
constant sufferer for the past five
years with Catarrh of the stomach,
kidneys, indigestion, dyspepsia, all
Of which was caused from catarrh
of the head. He could scarcely eat
any substantial food, as it caused
that awful distress:
Like a lump Of lead in the pit
of my stomach. bloating, belching,
palpitation of the heart, shortness
of breath, dizziness. more or less
headache, ! would have to get up
at night three to five times. l suf-
fered with much pain across my
back many times l thought l would
have to give up work. | have taken
almost every treatment l ever heard
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-08
By MRS. FRANK LEARNED.
Author OF etiquette In New York To
day."

TIME frequent changes Of fashion
make it advisable to have COM
u paratively small wardrobe. but
each gown should be chosen with care
and all gowns and hats kept in perfect
order. Constant vigilance must be
practiced if one would be well-dressed
on a limited expenditure. 1t is i'm
portant to know how to care for and
renovate clothes; how to utilize left
over pieces Of silk, velvet or lace; how
to keep skirts, waists, hats, shoes,
gloves. wells and all belongings in good
condition.
II but one new cloth dress can be
afforded in a season. 1t is well to
choose a very dark material, plain or
rough one good hat is more desirable
than TWO or three cheap ones. hat
Of inconspicuous shape. simply trimmed
and of the best materials, is a sensible
choice \ hat should never be over
loaded with trimmings, feathers or flow
ers Last years winter suit may do
duty as second best" Careful fresh
ening. lining and pressing by good
tailor will be worth the expense. \ few
NaroS OF ne" oIdiu VIII HeiP ""liHel
fully in rearranging q coat and skirt.
Waists may be altered to look like new.
If some fresh trimming is tastefully
added.
If one would keep a street dress in
good order it should never be worn in
the house. 1t should be brushed well.
and the skirt and coat placed on hang
erS in a closet A coat should never be
| hung by a loop. Waists should be
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-08
FROM KITCHEN
TO DINING ROOM
Seemed a Long Way to This
Lady, as She Had to Sit
Down Between Rooms.

Madison Heights, Va-Mrs. NJ. f
N"ste, of this town, says: II hardly
Know how to express myself in speak
Ing of the great good that Cardui, the
"oman's tonic, did me.
Il was almost dead last July when
-ommenced taking Cardui. I was
weak and nervous; without any appe-
ate. and even without courage.
could hardly walk from the dining
room to the kitchen without sitting
down, and had about given up all
nope.
And. then. / saw Cardui adver-
Used in paper, and I said It was the
very thing I needed. So got a bottle
ana it relieved me in less time than a
week When I had taken three bot
lies felt like a new person.
Please publish this letter so that
',her people may see how Cardui
.eIped me after I was almost dead
Dardui goes to the weak spots and
"eIps to make them strong. 1t acts
with nature-not against her. 1t is
Tor tired, nervous. irritable women
NAo feel as if everything were wrong
and need something to quiet theil
nerves and strengthen the worn-out
system.
II YOU are a woman, suffering from
any u the nervous ailments of wom-
'@.y trouble, take CarduL 1t will hell
''l At all druggists
-N B-Write to: Ladies' Advisory
~. Chattanooga Medicine Co. Chat.
ga, Tenn, for Special Instructions
page book. Home Treatment FOL
men, sent in plain wrapper on re-
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-08

lose friends, popularity, position
lover, husband even. Go in for brains
is my message to the beauty seeker
Make the most of yourself. LEARN
TO TALK, BE interesting and culti-
vate a sense of humOr.
'Humor will make you react from
tragedy and sorrow. Ii will give you
a perspective view of life. 1t will keep
you sane and balanced 1t will help
you value your own emotions and
those around you. 1t will make you
capable of looking beyond storm to
sunshine
Brains and a sense Of humor first.
Then learn to make the most of your
good points If you have only one-a
dainty ankle-a shell-like cara long
white throat-a white taper-fingered
hand. don't undervalue 1t. But use
this one little physical charm as a
foil or a bit Of extra weight to all the
mental charm you are Cultivating
Brain. HumOr. A bit OF beauty
ike "A red leaf to decorate chill No
vember. ami then LEARN TO TALK.
cultivate the charming and little
known art of conversation.
Now, some people talk glibly or at
tractively by instinct. But in con-
versatiOn, a in every art. study, prac-
tice. an infinite taking Of pains are
needed for advancement
The game Of conversation can not
go out Of fashion. 1t will be impor-
tant as long as you retain the gift Of
speech. Talk conscientiously as well
as possible to all sorts of people.
Adapt yourself to their moods and
characteristics. Learn to converse
with people of different ages and in
terests
Make it your business to say what
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-08

kAAhAS& sgSc|S s;IsS SHS]
Copyright. 1904. by Edward ]. Clode.) }
TO-DAY's INSTALLMENT.

tfrer completing this acknowledgment
no. scribbled something else.
There" he said. with a sigh of re-
lief that is not a very formal docu-
mont. but it will suffice. You can get
II stamped tomorrow at Somerset
Eouse. Just sign this receipt for fifty
pounds
Pailip took the two papers and read
.Heu carefully. Isaacstein's handwriting
wa, a scrawl. but legible enough. The
boy reached for a pen and signed his
christian name. He was on the point
NJ adding his surname in an unguarded
moment, but he felt the Jews eye on
him So he simply wrote Philip
across the stamp at the foot of the re-
ceDt
Isaacstein fully appreciated the Incl
dent and knew that his own eagerness
defeated the chance, all the more pow
s-f,I because it was Involuntary of as
ro-raining the name of this marvellous
youth
Philip gathered up his gold, not with
ont counting the coins. They felt
strangely heavy in his pocket much
heavier than the stones they replaced.
We. they formed thousandth part of
The value of those flintlike pebbles.
What a queer problem it was-this ratio
of worth between a few stones and the
bright minted sovereigns.
What time shall l call tomorrow"
he asked. standing, cap in hand, ready
to take his departure.
AT eleven. But wait one moment.
Have you no friends to look after you?
Sec what trouble you may get into.
Why, the mere possession of so much
gold by boy like you may"
u can take care of myself, Mr.. Isaac
stein. I will be here at eleven. Good
afernonn."
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-08
The Transition.

TT was o'clock in the afternoon Of
a. fine, but chilly March day when
l. Philip regained Holborn with 50
pounds. making a lump in his pocket
and IssacSTein's letter safely lodged in
his coat The mere weight of the gold
suggested an unpleasant possibility.
His clothes were so worn that the frail
calico might give way and every golden
coin rattle forth to the pavement.
So with one Of Mr. Abingdons shill-
lngs he made his first purchase. ca
pacious tobacco pouch with snap
mouth. for which he paid ninepence.
Then ne adjourned to an aerated bread
shop and ordered some refreshments.
While the waitress was bring his cup
Of tea and piece OF cake he contrived to
slip all the sovereigns but one into the
tobacco pouch.
He did this with his hand in the
pocket itself, and more than once there
was a pleasant clink as the coins fell
into their novel receptacle.
man sitting near caught the sound
and looked up suspiciously, Philip,
whose senses were very much on the
alert to-day, realized that his action
was somewhat careless. Without even
gIancing at his neighbor he took out
his remaining couple of shillings and
the three pennies, and affected to count
them with a certain degree of aston
ishment, as II some were missing. The
ruse was satisfactory. The man gave
him no further heed, and soon quilted
the restaurant.
Philip rendered the odd sovereign In