Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-12

them. Ihey nave NOT the legal power OF
yours, but they would find standing In any
court"
Jones turned and went IN search Of Flor
ence.
The princess lost no time in beginning her
investigations, but she wasted her time Thera
was no secret panel in evidence.
WHO Is shel" asked Florence as she
looked at the card "Did my father know
princessss7"
"Yes," said Jones briefly. BE very care
full what you say to her. Admit nothing. She
claims to be a cousin Of your mother. Per
haps."
my mother7" Without waiting for any
further advice from Jones, whom Florence in
her young years thought presuming upon his
authority, she ran downstairs to the library.
Her mother, to learn some fact about the
mother of whom she knew nothing
you knew my mother?" she cried without
ceremony.
He heard the princess say; II did, my
child; and heaven is witness that you are the
exact picture of her at your aga. And knew
your father"
Jones Strengthened, his hands shut tightly.
Tell me about my father!!"
The princess smiled. 1t was Katrina Push
kin come to life, the same impulsivenes1.
al knew him but slightly. I was a mere child
myself when he used to pinch my cheeks
met him again the other night but he did
not recognize me; and could not find 1t In
my heart to awaken his memory In q public
restaurant"
Presently Jones came In to announce that
two detectives requested TO see Florence The
two men entered, informing her that they had
been instructed to investigate the disappear
ance Of Stanley Hargreave.
Who are you, niEs12
Il am his daughter
~Ah!"
One OF the detectives questioned F1orencs
infinitely while the other wandered about the
rooms, feeling the walls, using the magnifying
glass, turning back the rugs.
:" I'm afraid wen have TO ask you to 40
company US to the station, miss.
"Why?"
Some technicalities. We must have some
proof of your right to be in this house. So
far we have learned, Hargreave was I'M
married. 1t will take but a few minutes"
q" And I will accompany you" said the
princess. "We1l be back within half an hour
I'll tell them what know"
Jones, in the hall, caught sight of the re-
porter coming up the steps. Here was some
one he could depend upon.
"Why, Mr.. Norton!"
The reporter eyed the princess In amaze
ment.
You look surprised. Naturally. am a
cousin Of Miss Florence's mother. You might
say that l am her aunt. It's 4 small world,
isn't it?" But If wishing could poison, the
reporter would have died that moment
Who are you and what are you doins
here1" one Of the detectives demanded
I am going to ask that very question Of
you," said Norton, urbanely.
"We are from headquarteru," replied one,
showing his badge.
What headquartersf What are they AAk-
ing you to dot" he said to Florence
They say I must go to the police station
with them"
Not the least In the world" laughed the
reporter. You two clear ont Of here AZ fast
as your rascally legs can carry you I don1
know what your game h, but do know every
reputable detective in New York, and you
don't belong"
Good heavensl" exclaimed the princess
do you mean to say that these men are not
real detectives?"
This girl goes to the police station youns
man. So much the worse for you you
meddle. Take yourself OIL"
IAN in good time"
Here, Jenner, you take charge Of the girl
I'll handle this guy. He shall 90 to the sta
ton, too"
What followed would always be wildly ~
membered by Florence, fresh from the peace
and happiness Of her school life Norton
knocked his opponent down. He rose and for
a moment the room seemed full Of legs and
arms and painting men. A foot tnpped up
Norton and he went down under the bogus
detective. He never suspected that the trip
ping foot was not accidental He was too
busy,
The other man dragged Florence toward
the hail. but there the peaceful butler en-
tered into the field of action with a very I'M
attractive automatic The detective threw
up his hands.
The struggle went on In the library A
trick of jiu-jitsu brought about the downfall
of Norton's man, and Norton ran out into
the hall to aid Jones. He searched the de-
tectives pockets and secured the revolver