The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-17


Written by Oh
the Distinguish
Confused from Last Week.
CHAPTER XVIII.
cepyrIsht, 1914, BY the star Company.
All Foreign Rights Reserved.
~ HE voyage from New York to Dev1l's
Island was filled with interest and
= revelation for Pauline. The picture
players we're the best and cheeriest Of COM
rades. Without knowing who she was-for
that had been Harrys insistent amendment
to the contract-they accepted Pauline into
their circle of fellowship for just what she
among them; she liked them all, from the
unassuming stars to the braggart nom
entities. She revelled in her own insignia
canoe.
quite oppositely. The pride that he had been
able to indulge since Mr.. Marvin's death was
sorely 1rritated. At times he was sorry
that he had not abandoned the idea entirely
and stayed at home, permitting Pauline to
enjoy one adventure without his omin0us
attendance. But he could not ask to be set
on the boat now without revealing his
identity. And, besides, he had made one
discovery that promised good fortune to his
evil plans. That discovery was Woody
Booth.
The dilapidated actor and the grim secre-
tary. each with his private undertaking to
fulfill, turned naturally to one another from
the first. Woody put on, In Owens pres
ence, his mask of unappreciated greatness.
Owen let himself talk to Woody with some
thing akin to frankness.
Woody was the first to break the last
barrier of reserve between them.
De- Ralv toto AZ
Marvin died, wasn't it?' he asked ON the
second morning out, as they stood alone to-
gether on deck.
Owen eyed his new acquaintance keenly.
re"Money? haven't any money"
"Come now" Woody prodded him.
Don't you think I know about the viii.
You're only the boss of the Marvin millions
that's all the money you've got"
Il am nothing OF the kind. protested
Owen. off his guard There is some one
I mean, 1 merely control the funds for
another. I would not receive anything for
myself unless
Unless somebody was out Of the way"
owen did not answer, but his eyes
strayed down the deck and fastened their
cruel gaze on the graceful figure Of Pauline.
who was the centre of q group forward Her
voice rose In little thrill of laughter. Her
face was alight and wildly lovely with the
exhilaration Of the sea air, the thrill Of new
experience. She was enjoying everything
everything about her-especia11y her incog-
nito. Pauline's stage name" was Amelia
La Sale.
Booths eyes followed the direction Of
Owens. He went on as If he were reading
the secretary's thoughts on an open page
THAT is. II she was out Of the way-not
harmed. OF course-but simply-we might
say-sheltered for a year or SO. That
wouldn't hurt your chance of getting hold Of
the money, would it,"
what are you proposing to me?" ex-
claimed Owen. with mimicry of wrath that
Wy@O1 ~Af1~r AAkA -
were looking blankly out over the waves -
he slowly unfolded his plan.
Owen was impressed by the leisurely
manner, the cold elaboration Of the man.
His first question heralded his complete as
sent.
"But the place would be, ~ you say, quite
sheltered. No harm of any kind could come
20 herr
yellowbacks that her father tied up for her
and placed in such safe hands rs yours :
and mine"
What do you mean by thatr'
you don't think man Of my attachments
nkes chances for nothing do you?"
How much do you expectT
"You consent them
Certainly not / merely ask you what
sur time and trouble would be worth"
Ten thousand down and a little income
afterward. We could arrange that LATER"
you are willing to trust met"
'"The young lady would be ample security.
You would naroly ike to have her reAppear
after she was once secluded with the
religious family speak Of"
But ten thousand dollars II absurd. An
want II your help. I have already
arranged"-
Arranged for whatr'
For her carrying Oh. friend Of mine
Will have yacht ready OF the island"
That win do dne. But how IL he to got
her to the place l speak Of? You were
simply 20 take her back to America whore
nobody turns around without being watched
In Cuba"@
Very well then. But not tan thousand"
Ten thousand and half Of it now-since
you've mentioned your other friend and the
yacht. never like to take risks with other
peoples other friends"
Owen broke into . laugh that he attempt
Cd to make carefree He extended his
clammy hand to Woody.
''I1l bring you the money tonight-hsrs."
Ao oa10.