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I suppose" she said carelessly, al
though there was a slight contraction
Of the eyelids. He Is q privileged
character"
1t was long past the luncheon hour
when Hetty came in, flushed and
warm. She was alone, and she had
been walking rapidly.
"Oh, I'm sorry to be so late" she
a~pologized, darting a look of anxiety
at Sara. I'VE grew careless with
time. Am l shockingly later"
She was shaking hands with Mrs.
Redmond Wrandall as she spoke. Les
lie and Vivian stood by, rigidly await
Ing their turn. Neither appeared 10
be especially cordial.
What is the passing Of an hour,
my DEAR" said the old lady, ito one
who is young and can spare it,"
II did not expect you'll mean to
say, nothing was said about luncheon,
was there, Sara?" She was in a
pretty state OF confusion.
NO." said Leslie, breaking in; I'VE
butted II, that's all. How are you?''
He clasped her hand and bent over Il.
She was regarding him with slightly
dilated eyes. He misinterpreted the
steady scrutiny. "Oh, 1t will all peel
off in a day or two" he explained. 60
ing a shade redder.
When did you %return!" she asked.
Il thought tomorrow was"
"Leslie~ never has any tomorrows,
Miss Castleton," explained Vivian.
He always does tomorrowis work
today. That's why he never has any
troubles ahead Of him."
What rot!" exclaimed Leslie.
where is Mr.. Booth?" inquired
Sara. Wouldn't he come In, Hetty p"
Il didn't think to ask him to
stop for luncheon she replied, and
then hurried off to her room to make
herself p~resentable.
Hetty was In a state of nervous OK.
element during the luncheon. The
encounter with Booth had not resulted
at all as she had fancied it would. She
had betrayed herself in a most discon-
ceiting manner, and now was more
uSCPiy ihfOiNCu tudn CNcE UtlOIc. Sn6
had been determined at the outset.
she had failed, and now he had a
claim-an incontestablo claim against
her. She found it difficult t. meet
Sara's steady, questioning gaze. She
wanted to be alone.
After luncheon, Leslie drew Sara
aside.
Il must say she doesn't seem espe-
cially overioyed to see me-" he
growled. "She's as cool as ice."
what do you expect, Leslie?" she
demanded with some asperity.
Il can't stand this much longer,
Sara" he said. Don't you see how
things are going? She's losing her
heart to Booth"
Il don't see how we a prevent
It."
by CAD, I'll have another try at
it-tonight. ! say. has she said-aEy-
thing?"
"She pities y0u," she said, a ma
Sesous Joy 1, her sorl. that's akin
- sA2AthinG sAnA- NJ Aacw."
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I know there's a mystery somewhere.
have felt 1t about you always. !
have seen It in your eyes. ! have al
Ways sensed 1t stealing over me when
I'm With you-this strange. bewilder-
ing atmosphere Of"
"Hush! You must not say anything
more" she cried out Il cannot love
you. There II nothing more to be
naid."
"Bus I know II now. You do love
ne. ! could shout It to-" The mis-
cradle, whipped expression In her eyes
checked this outburst- He was struck
By r., even dismayed- my dearest
one, my love- he said. with infnits
t~endernsss, what IL lit Tell mel"
He drew her to him. His arm wat
ebcnt har ahoulders. The anal tAfa1
y 4cstasy boua4s6 thsoasA - vshnA
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CHAPTER xi.-contInued.


you do know It. don't your" he
went on.
"I-God knows I don't want you to
love me. I never meant that you
should" she was saying. as II to
herself.
IL suppose it's hopeless" he said
dumbly. as her voice trailed of In a
whisper.
"Yes. II is utterly hopeless" she
said, and she was white to the lips.
Il sha'n't say anything more"
said he. "Of course, l understand
how 1t is. There's some one else. Only
I want you to know that l love you
with all my soul. Hetty. IL don't
see how Pm going to get on without
you. But IL won't distress you.
dear"
There isn't anyone else. Brandon"
she said In n very low voice. Her An
gers frightened on his In a sort of des-
peration. Il know what you are think
ing. II isn't Leslie. 1t never can
be Leslie"
"Then-then--" he stammered. the
blood surging back into his heart
there may be a chance"
mo, mol" she cried, almost vehe-
mently. II can't let you go on hoping.
II is wrong-so terribly wrong. You
must forget me-. You must"
He seized her other hand aud held
them both firmly. masterfully.
See here, my-look at me, dearest!
What is wrong? Tell me! You are
unhappy. Don't be afraid to tell me.
You-you do love me?"
She drew a long breath through her
half-closed lips. Her eyes darkenec
with pain.
mo. l don't love you. Oh, I arr
70 sorry to have given you"
He was almost radiant. Tell me
the TRUTH" he cried t~riumphantly.
Don't hold anything back, darling.
II there is anything troubling you, let
me shoulder 1t. ! can--I will do any
thing In the world for you. Listen /:
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SYNOPSIS.

Challis Wrandall IL found murdered IN
q soad house near New York. Mrs. Wran-
aal IL from the city and iden-
tlnes The body. A young woman who &C
~companied Wrandall to the Inn and sub
sequently disappeared. Is suspected.
MRS. WrandSll starts back for New York
In an auto during a binding snow storm.
On the way she meets a young woman IN
the road who proves TO be the woman
who killed Wrandall. Feeling that the
girl had done her a service In Riding her
OF the man who though she loved him
deeply. had caused her great sorrow.
Mrs. Wrandall determines TO shield her
and k her to her W home. Mrs.
Wrandall hears the story OF Hetty Cas-
~tleton's life. excep. that portion that re-
iates TO Wrandall. This and the story OF
the tragedy she forbids the girl ever 20
tell. She Offers Hetty a home. friendship
and security from peril on account OF the
attend the funeral Of Challis Wrandall at
the home of his parents. Sara Wrandall
and Hetty return 10 New York after an
wrandall. brother Of Challis. makes him
self useful to Sara and becomes greatly
Interested In Hetty. Sara sees In Les
Hes infatuation possibility for revenge on
the wrandalls and reparation for the
wrongs she suffered at the hands OF
Chailis wrandall bv marrying his muir
deress into the family. Leslie: In com
artist. visits Sara at her country place.
Leslie contesses 10 Cara that he Is madly
In love with Hetty, Sara oranges with
Booth to paint a picture OF Hetty. Booth
has a haunting feeling that he has seen
Hetty before. Looking through n port
folio OF pictures by nm unknown English
artist he finds one of Hetty. He speaks
20 her about Il. Hetty declares II must
oe n picture OF Hettv Glvnn. an English
actress. who resembles her very much.
Leslie Wrandall becomes impatient and
Jealous over the picture painting and de-
clares he is going 70 propose to Hetty. al
ths FIRST opportunity. Much TO his cha
Prfn Leslie IL refused by Hetty. Sara.
between whom and Hetty a strong mu-
tuai affection has crown up. tries 10 per
euade the girl that she should not let the
ira gedY nreYenf her from MARRYING.
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. odId ldu6uCu ohO ~
ference a natural one? You are for
getting yourself"
Il understand" said the girl, through
pallid lips. Her eyes were dark with
pain and misery. You think ] am al
together bad" She dropped percept-
IDLY.
you went to Buttons inp," senten-
t!ously.
But, Sara, you must believe me.
I did not know he was-married. For
Gods sake, do me the justice to"
But you went there with him." In
sisted the other, her eyes hard az
steel. ut doesn't matter whether he
was married-or free. You went"
Hetty threw herself upon her COM
panion's breast and wound her strong
arms about her.
Sara, Sara, you must let me ex-
plain-you must let me tell you every
thing. Don't stop mel You have re-
fused to hear my plea"
And l still refuse" cried Sara,
throwing her off angrily. Good God.
do you think l will listen to you? II
you utter another word, ! will
strangle you'll"
Hetty shrank back, terrified. Slowly
she moved backward in the direction
of the door, never taking her eyes
from the imprisoned face Of her pro-
tector.
Don't, Sara, please don't!" she
begged. Don't look at me like that!
l promise-I promise. Forgive me! I
would not give you an in~stant's pain
for all the world. You would suffer.
you would"
Sara suddenly put her hands over
her eyes. A single moan escaped her
lips-a hoarse gasp of pain.
"Dearest!" cried Hetty, springing To
her side.
Sara threw her head up and met her
with a cold. repeliing look.
"Wait!" she commanded. THE time
has come when you should know what
is in my mind, and has been for
months. 1t concerns you. l expect
you to marry Leslie Wrandall."
Hetty stopped short.
How can you jest with me, Sarar"
she cried, suddenly indignant.
Il am not jesting," said Sara lev
ELY.
"You-you-really mean-what you
have just, said?" The puzzled look
gave way to one of revulsion. A great
shudder swept over her.
Leslie Wrandall must pay his
brothers debt to you"
my God!" fell from the girls stiff
lips. "You-you must be going mad.
mad!"
Sara laughed softly. "I have meant
It almost from the beginning" she
said. 1T came to my mind the day
that Challis was buried. 1t has never
been out of it for an instant since hat
day. Now you understand"
II she expected Hetty to fall into
a fit of weeping. to collapse. to plead
with her for mercy, she was soon to
find herself mistaken. The girl
Strengthened up suddenly and met her
gaze with one in which there was the
fierce determination. Her eyes were
steady, her bosom heaved.
And have loved you so devotedly
so blindly," she said, in low tones
of scorn. you have been hating mo
all these months while l thought you
were loving me. What a fool l have
been! / might have known. You
couldn't love me-"
When Leslie asks you tonight to
marry him, o are to say that yon
will do So" said Sara. b%etraying no
sign of having heard the bitter words.
Il shall refuse, Sara" said Hetty,
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every vestige of color gone from hor
face.
There Is an alternative" az
nounced the other deliberately.
You will expose ne to-ihimt To
his family?"
l shall turn o over to them, 60
let them do what they will with Sou.
If you go as his wife. the secaot n
safe. II not, they may nave you n
you really are. to destroy, to anuihi.
laae. Take your choice, my dear"
And you, Sara?" asked the girl qu1-
city. What explanation will yon
have to offer for all these mcnths oa
protection"
Her companion stared. Has Ne
prospect no terror for you?" 81
'Tn BE OnNrLNuED1
The Raymer enterprise., 1914-04-16
SYNOPSIS.

Professor Desmond Of the Peak observa-
tory causes great sensation throughout
the country by announcing that what ap-
pears TO be satellite is approaching at
terrific speed. Destruction of the earth Is
feared. Panic prevails everywhere. The
satellite barely misses the earth. The at
mospheric disturbance knocks people un-
conscious, but does no damage. A leaf
bearing cabalistic design flutters down
among the guests at lawn party. II IS
identical in design with curious orna-
meDt worn by Doris Fulton. A hideous
man-like being with huge wings descends
IN the midst Of the guests. He notices
Doris ornament and starts toward her.
Ihe men fear he intends some harm to
Doris and fierce battle ensaes. In which
Toliiver and March. suitors of Doris. and
Professor Desmond are injured. The ny
Ing man is wounded by a shot from Toll
liver. but escapes by flying away. A far
mer reports that the flying man carried
on his young daughter. People every
where are terror-stricken at the possi-
hilities for evil possessed by the NOR
ster. The governor offers reward OF
nam Is the first OF the avlators to re-
spond. After thrilling chase In the air
he is thrown from his machine by the
lying man and killed. North and score
or other aviators arrive. The re-
ward Is Increased to million. The avia-
tors find themselves outdistaneed and out
maneuvered by the flying man. Artillery
proves futile. A negress is the latest VIC
tim. The aviators go to the scene Of the
tragedy, some 200 miles distant. Doris in
vites March to accompany her on horse
back ride. They are Joined by Toiliver,
much to March's disgust. While the men
are rounding up the horses, which have
become unaccountably frightened. the fiy-
ing man suddenly swoops down ana car
ries Doris off.
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he had underestlmated the desperation
Of the insane mind that lay behind the
leveled weapon. From head to foot
Tolliver quiyered like a wind
thrummed reed
Then II you will not listen to me
you shall die like the fool you have
always been" Heavily the weapon
spoke and Alan reeling threw up his
hands and came crashing down upon
the rocks, while the other crouching
like cat over its felled prey watched
him as intently. But no sound came
from the fallen one. no movement, and
thrusting his revolver back into his
pocket he went picking his way over
the jumbled mass, his lips muttering
and face working as his glowing eyes
sought the dizzy way up which he had
pulled himself In that desperate hunt
Of three years before.
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he cautiously arose to resume his ef-
forts.
He scanned the cliff. Just above
his head was another projection which
promised foothold could he but
reach 1t, and burying his fingers In
crack and finding an inch wide sup
port for his foot he drew himself slow
ly upward. The slightest slip Of hand
or foot meant instant death now. and
his fingers gripped the stone until
they grew white and bloodless from
the strain. Slowly he raised himself.
found another grip and another tiny
support and with an effort that sent
the blood surging to his temples
brought himself gasping one notch
higher Here again the ascent became
a trifle less precarious for ways, and
another half-hour found him within a
few feet of the summit. Here Of all
places during the ascent he came the
nearest to plunging the whole distance
to the rocks below, but last des-
perate struggle saved him and weak
and trembling from the supreme eff
fort he threw himself down safely
over the edge. For a moment he rest
ed, then cautiously arose and looked
about.
Upon far distant western peak the
sun was balanced like broad gold
coin poised delicately. Its horizontal
rays swept the plateau upon which he
Stood but Of the heat that had grid
died him during that day of frenzied
pursuit scarce vestige remained In
the thin air. Oh. that awful pursuit,
His brain had seethed as a cauldron.
his body reeled like drunken mans,
his numbed limbs responding to the
driving power of his will as mechanic
ally as the unfeeling pistons Of ma
chine; the uncanny flying monster
bearing the woman OF his heart ever
close before his glazed eyes, while
March, his aceursed rival, had ridden
upon his back and borne him down
like an old man Of the sea. At times
it had seemed as though he would go
mad. March! Had he shot him? Yes,
1t dimly seemed to him that he had,
and had left him dead upon the rocks
below. What of it! Had 1t not been
that he had been compelled to carry
him on his back all day he would have
reached this height an hour before
perhaps would have reached 1t In ad-
vance of the flying one and been pre-
pared to meet him as he alighted.
What mattered a dead man or two in
case like this when a dragon was to
be slain and princess-his princess,
to be rescued! He laughed quickly.
sharply. single explosive sound more
like the bark Of beast than the
sound OF human voice. He turned
and faced the plateau
Desolation. 1t stretched away In a
broad sweep on either hand, chaotic,
volcanic, numbered with the left over
debris of mountain making-a junk
shop Of the unuseable fragments OF
creation. Boulders little as pebbles,
huge as houses were strewn on every
side. scattered broadcast. grouped In
piles, heaped in monuments. Barren
spaces lay between them. No living
thing invested the solitude save him,
self and those to find whom he had so
desperately risked his life in the
ascent. To his disordered mind It
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seemed battlefield well planned for
the combat to come. for around these
tumbled masses he could creep like
panther until he could find the dragon,
and having found him
Silence. 1t invested all, throbbing.
pulsating, ringing in his ears like the
voice OF sea shell. 1t hung quiveriny
In the air lying upon him as smoth.
ering weight and filling all infnity. The
rapid exhaust of his lungs was lost in
Its unechoing vastness. and when he
uttered incoherently his voice was
snatched from his lips and its volume
dissipated In the void until but Its
whispered ghost remained.
tTo DE coNTINuED)
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perhaps he had been wounded by the
men Of the flying machines and was
gradually losing his strength-the pos
sibility Of one or more of his conjec.
lures being correct stimulated Alan
like glass Of strong wine. and his
legs becoming more timber again with
use he pressed forward nearly as rap
idly as he had upon the beginning Of
the pursuit Tolliver. also greatly re-
freshed by his short slumber and
working the stiffness from his muscles
with every step also again ran al.
most lightly. Close upon each others
heels they raced over the uneven
rocks.
They passed across q treacherous
slide Of shale rock where Q misstep
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sciousness with all his strength OF body
and will he raised himself to c sitting
position and again looked ahead. The
enemy was squatting where he had
alighted last, his head dropping for
ward and his hand resting on the form
OF the girl whom he had laid at his
feet. That he was not asleep a slight
uneasy movement now and then In.
dicated. but that he was very weary
his sunken attitude gave strong evi-
dence. Although his body was not
unprotected by that Of his captive.
the distance was too far to precipi-
tate matters by pistol shot which
II 1t hit either Of them might almost
as likely strike the girl.
Again slumber. SO nearly oyermas-
tering that for moment the world
swan darkly before his eyes. surged
down upon the watcher, and again
March was compelled to painfully be-
stir himself to keep from unconscious.
ness. He forced his eyelids apart.
threw back his head and breathed to
the bottom of his lungs. His respira.
tions grew more regular. less frequent.
He felt his head begin to clear and
fresh strength surge through his
limbs. Strong. active and in perfect
health his recuperative powers were
unusually good, yet the last three
hours Of incessant scramble and run,
slide and climb, stumble and fall had
been severe enough to sorely tax the
most hardened mountaineer. But he
had rested for fully half an hour now
and once more felt capable of resum-
ing the grind. The first grisly horfor
which had gripped him had given way
to cold desperation. He arose, stretch
ed his stiffened limbs and walked awk.
wardly to Tolliver. showing him with
his foot. Get up" he roughly COM
manded.
The eyes of the PROSTATE one
opened, gazed at him for moment
blankly, then filled with wild light.
He struggled painfully to his feet,
gazed about, saw the crouching form
ahead and shambled onward without
speaking, March close at his heels.
For short distance they proceeded
with no indication upon the part Of
the roosting creature ahead to evil
dence that he either saw or heard
them, and a wild beast glare came In
to Clay's eyes as he drew his pistol.
Then as an awkward foot sent stone
rolling the Flying Man glanced quick
ly around, saw his peril and with one
sweep Of his arm swung the girl be-
tween himself and those who we're
closing in on him. Doris had evident
ly seen them as well. for she raised
her head for an instant, almost imme-
diately letting It fall as she became
limp again; while her captor launch
ing himself from the point where he
had rested bodily into space few
heavily along the mountain side That
he was nearly as distressed as them
selves March felt convinced. Perhaps
he had flown far that day before pick
ing her up, perhaps her weight was
too great for him to bear by the hour,
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