Arizona republican., 1914-09-18

Lucille had become gorgeousy wonderful wom- an n ,o nm and not merely the pretty daughter o1 the woman he had loved in the Long Ago.
 She was playing part she had never dreamed or playing until she caught sight of her beauti- 1ui reflection mirrored back at her from the long eiass Tn her apartment; was playing part which sne would not characterize even to herself, was playing 1t as though born to just such a role. And great shame upon her, even as her growing self-disgust divided itself between shame at seeing the great Loubeque falling into the net she was deftly weaving for him. The creaminC champagne had no effect upon her. She was astonished to see how it worked upon the spy not realizing his mood was one of self-relaxation while hers was grounding upon one al-obsessing 1dea. She watched him narrowly, marking the constantly growing boldness of his frank admfya- tion
 rather pretty girl whirled into the center' of the big dining-room and without waiting for the faint murmur of applause that greeted her appearance to subside, began to dance Lucille noticed that Loubeque had so far given himself over to the spirit of revery that his dishes went untouched as he watched the indifferent dancing Inspiration came to Lucille, a daring thought that fired her eyes that made her cheeks flush so hotly she lifted her glass to conceal it from her escort. Before this she had acted on vague impulse without seeing any definite result that could come from her endeavors. She saw the weak spot in Hugo Loubeques well-nigh perfect armor, thought she saw method of reaching it. Quietly, she excused herself and left the room, graceful apparently unconscious of the undis- gulsed admiration bestowed upon her.
 Once at the end of the room her manner changed. Swiftly she turned, taking the direc- ton she had seen the dancer leave and coming into a small room where the entertainers sat. For just second she paused, not knowing ex- actly how to do what she had started now that she actually confronted the situation. Taking her. self firmly in hand she approached the girl draw ing her to side.
 If I pay you we'll" she whispered eagerly, would you let me dance in your place the next firna h,,,,l xl-1I II lars.' she added the girl regarded her suspi- ciously.
 Five hundred dollars!" Wonderment ginted in the eyes upon her. What do you want-to get chance at cabaret work?"
 "No-no. I can glance, but I merely wish to do it once. There is reason I cannot explain now. But it means everything to me. Please pease-' Tears glistened in eyes filled to over flowing with such honest pleading that the girl quickly nodded.
 Let's see you work" she demanded "What line, Mss?"
 Lucille slowly recalled an old Spanish dance she had learned years before, she had danced in private theatricas. The cabaret dancer whis- pered to young in the who took his guitar from it's case and thrummed lightly until Lucille nodded Five minutes later bit flushed but perfectly confident she has aquitted herself well, she halted at sharp word from the woman she sought to supplant.
 You'll do,' the girl said quickly, then, with tinge of envy in her voice and eyes, dead sure you ain't after me job?'
 Lucille pressed the money upon her, warmly assuring her over and over again that such was not her intention
 "Al right then. You're due in half an hour. I'll fix it with the manager and put the orchestra leader wise to the game. That dress aint quite the stuff fer"
 Lucille nodded gayly. Half an hour could be ample time for her to make change. Hur- riedly she scribbled note to Loubeque, reassur- ing him to her delay and begging him to wait a short time until she Then she darted to her suite, fairly tearing her gown from her in her haste. She did not know what odd whimsy had induced her to purchase the little coquettish fluff of dancing gown that fitted the part she intended playing perfectly.
 bit breathess she returned to the cabaret room barely in time to make her entrance She turned bit cold she waited, frightened of her own temerity. The girl gave her shove forward and she found herself standing in the big room. heard, as from long ways off, the strnged or chestra brilliantly playing La Paloma. playing so lrresistiby that, even with all her fear, her toes tapped in time to the music.
 G'wan! Beat it!' It the voice of the cabaret dancer
 Lucille knew then that she must go through with what she had started. Taking long breath, her body swayed to the strains Slowly grace fully she glded into the room her face par tially concealed by the manta. A gasp of sur prise followed her appearance. men and women leaned forward, forgetfu of their dinner lured by her infectious grace and charm. But she had eyes for but one man. the international spy, who, 8 surprised. puzzled expression on his face. leaned far forward in his chair. watching this woman who danced wonderfully, with such innocent abandon and charm, who had eyes for no one, thought of nothing her work [.
 Then suddenly the music changed Lucille flashed glance at Loubeque and from that moment danced to him and him alone It was per fectly obvious to everyone in the room. The spy sank back in his chair, a bit embarrassed but quite aglow with delight. The music growing slower, slower. and with trickng laugh of imp ish merriment, Lucille flung wide her mantilla and bowed mockingly. yet with the pleading ex- pression of child seeking applause. to tie arch spy,
 For just second his splendid mouth gaped. then, with eyes that shot strange fires at her, his palms cracked vigorously together he led off the whirwind of applause that set the glasses and cutlery dancing. The orchestra leader waved his baton toward Lucille for encore and. from her chair opposite Loubeque into which she had sunk. she half rose to respond with a bow.
 "My Godr'
 My God! '"
 The voice was hoarse, terrifying in its bitter ness it's scorn. Lucille turned startled then in- voluntarily, her hands reached out toward the man who standing. tense. mortified express sion of disgust and unbelief upon his couDtenance.
 "Dick! !" she quavered
 Lieutenant Gibson moved away as her slender figure swayed toward him. Her hands were upon his wrists. He looked at them a second then slow ly detached them and turned away. leaving the