The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-12-03

ness; particularly opera Of 4 Epec-
tacular nature requiring a large and
good-looking chorus
Upon the biliboards there appeared
the flaming pictures and large type
announcing the coming OF a much
taiked-of musical extravaganza. Pass
ing the box-of1ce Mr. Scarlet was TN
able 10 resist the purchase Of a seat.
The next morning as be donned
his waiatcoat single thread broke
and button fell to the floor
Great Scott he exclaimed. I
can't go into court with a button on"
-rerhaps l can fasfen ii" smiled
PAMELA.
With a sigh OF relief he tore OF the
waisicoat. handing Il TO her as she re
he went to the library to collect some
papers.
After sewing on the button. Mrs.
Scarlet gave the waistcoat a shake.
A small envelope containing matt
nee ticket fiutiered to her feet.
Snatchlng up her scissors she cut
down a postal card to the exact size
OF the ticket. Inserting the counter
felt she scaled the envelope
Precisely at two o'clock Francis
Scarlet. with a flower In his button
hole. entered the theater lobby Tear
ing open the envelope he drew out the
bogus ticket.
What in thunder is this" he ex
claimed.
For some weeks small articles and
loose coin had disappeared from the
Office. Suspicion lay between tho
clerks and the janitor.
Having an acquaintance with the
opera house manager he explained the
circumstance. with n view to catch
ing the thief.
DO you remember the location o;
your seat,- he inquired
No. 8: Row /: Center"
Go in and enjoy the show" sug
eested the manager I'll watch foi
the cuiprit-'
Shortly a weil-dressed lady present
ed ticket No. s. Row /: Center
At a sign from the manager an on
GER approached.
Guess you'll have to come 1ons
with me- lady"
Sir"
You're under arrest he affirmed
ny this time the attention OF the
late comers was attracted and a crowe
blocked the entrance.
Come. hurry her out OF here" com
manded the manager.
Tn Mr.. s-arlet's wife, informed
PAMELA
You can tell that to the sergeant
sneered the policeman.
Before she knew il she was ra;tlinf
down the street In the patrol wagon
At the station.house she failed TO con
vince any one OF her identity. Dir,
threats OF vengeance. and pieadlngi
that would melt a stone made little
impression upon the sergeant Tn,
most she gained was permission to ST
IN his offce until Mr. Scarlet .p
peared.
"Helio' Yes. this Is the police sta
tion- That you. Mr.. Scarlet- W,
got her safe enough. SAYS she Il
your wife What's that Wife gon,
10 club meeting. Oh. yes. III hole
her til Monday morning. Good-by.'
Calling the matron. the sergeant
gave orders TO have the prisoner heie
for trial.
Back to HIS seat went aTr. scnric,
for the hpal act BY the time he
reached home IL was nearly eight
o'clock. The telephone he'll was ring
ing furiously as he entered the house
Hello"
This il tNe police-station." an
swered the sergeant. The lady has
club Membership cards with youi
wife's name"
Why didn't she show them In the
first place. interrupted Scarlet
She's trying TO fool you"
Says she didn't think OF IT," eoa
tinued the sergeant. "of course. she
is lying. hut you'd better. come dowr
and see about it."
Securing a cab Scarlet drove 10 the
station at breakneck pace.
When he entered the serrennt's OF
fice PAMELA thSew herself into his
arms. exciaimine:
Francis, how could you do II.
Take me away from here"
IT'S all a mistake, sergeant Come
PAMELA"
Not word was said tn they we're
nearly home.
ramelia's hand stole quietly Into
hts. Cautiously he gave II gentle
squeeze.
Pamela said Francis. did y,ss
take that ticket out OF my pockct:"
Yes" she timidly replied.
Well. ! guess after this. II you can
spare tbs time from the clubs. we'd
better attend matinees togesher.''
I'm eoinG to resign fTom evary one
of them." sAe replied