Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-04

yours, but they would hnu btanuinB III 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. There
was no secret panel in e,ldence.
"Who is she?" asked Florence as she
looked at the card. did my father know
princesses?"
yes" said Jones briefly. Z" Be very care
ful what you say to her Admit nothing She
claims to be a cousin of your mother Per
haps"
my mother?" Without waiting for any
further advice from Jones, whom Florence in
her young years thought presumlng 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.
lie heard the princess say: :" did, my
child and heaven is witness that YOU are the
exact picture of her at your age. And knew
your father"
Jones straishten d, his hands shut tightly.
Tell me about my father" "
The princess smiled. 1t was Katrina Push
kin come to life, the same impulsivencss
knew him but slightly. was a mere child
myself when he used to pinch my checks.
met him again the other night, but he did
not recognize me and | &c not find itsin
r,y heart to awaken his memory in 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 IIargre0vc.
"Who are you miss?"
81 am his daughter"
"Ah!"
Ono of the detectives questioned Florence
minutely while the other wand red Obout the
rooms feeling the walls, using thu magnilytus
g'uss, turning back the rugs
:" I'm afraid we'll have to Hsk you to ac-
company us to the sta ion, miss.
why"
Some technicalitics. We must hav" some
proof of your right to be in this house. So
far ns we have learned llarsrcave was I'm
married. 1t will take but few minutes"
And will accompany YOU" said tn,
princess. "Weil be back within half an huur
I'll tell them what know"
Jones, in the hail, caught sight of the re-
porter coming-up- che steps. JIere- was,,svne
one he could depend upon.
why. Mr.. Norton!"
The reporter eyed the princess liz amaze
ment.
You look surprised Naturally am 4,
cousin of Miss Florcnccs mother. You might
say that am her aunt. Its small world,
isn't t?" But if wishin, could poison the
reporter would have died that moment.
WHO are you and what are ynn doing
bcrc?" one of the detectives demanded
e / am going to ask that very l,eston II
you,' said Norton, urbarcly.
1--WE are from headquarters" replied one,
showing his badge.
"What headquarters? What are they ask
ing you to do?" he said to FLORENCE.
They say | must 80 to the police station
with them
:" Not the least in the world" lnushrl ths
reporter. You two clca~ out of here as i:st
as your rascally legs can carry you don't
know what your game Is, but do know every
reputable detective in New York, and YOU
don't belong"
Good hcavcns." exclaimed the prncrss
do you mean to say that these men aic not
real detectives?"
This girl goes 10 the ROLES station. yauns
man. So much the worse fer YOU i: you
meddle Take Yourself cf!
IAN in good time"
Here, Jenncr, you take charge Of the sirl
I'll handle this guy lie shall go 10 the sta.
ton, too"
What followed would always be vivid!y re-
mcmbered by Florence, fresh from tie peace
md happiness Of her school life Norton
Knocked his opponent down. lie rose AID Tor
a moment the room seen cd ful, of l,gs and
arms ard painting men. 4 foot trippe up
Norton and he went down under the lpgus
detective lie never suspected that the trim.
ping foot was not accidental He was too
busy.
The other man draeg Florence toward
the hall, but there the eace:ul butler en-
tered into the field of action with very I'm.
attractive automatic Tie detective threw
up his hands.
The struggle went on in the library 4
trick of ju-jitsu brought about the downfall
Of Norton's mun. and Horton ran out into
the hall to aid Jones. lie searched the de,
tective's pockets and secured tie revolver
The result of all this wac that the lwo hosas
detectives soon found themselves in charge of
two policemen, and the, we're marched ,f
TO the station.
Your advent was most providcntml. Mr.
Norton" said Jones in biz usual colorIrss
tones