The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-25

ompurpled face turned partly up that the corner
~ one pink eye could gaze back implorngly at the
pursuing ear
In that car strained tenseIy forward. Ned Warner
sat with eritted teeth and cinched hands. never re-
moving his eyes from the fleeing limousine into
which he Lad seen his lovely runaway bride bun
died by the scoundrelly Gilbert Blye Again he
urged the driver Jerry 10 greater speed He
determined that this time the chase should not end
until he had his fingers cutched around the throat
Of the dark, handsome with the black Vandyke
and had strangled him to death. He had wrecked
Ned's life this dastarfly bye. and nothing but
life would pay. On the very day of Neds marriage
the fellows evil Vaccinations had begun.
The black curiained limousine Just ahead wheeled
around the corner and dashed up the hill at high
speed. with the faithful BIZ Wolf wabbling on be-
hind like a Japanese balloon.
The girl in the sumptuously furnished room at
Mrs RusseI's shrieked the of Gilbert Blye.
and he came hurryng into the room, a scowl upon
his dark, handsome face Gilbert Bye pointed stern
~ 70 the door, and Cunningham, after a moment of
suIlen hesitation, left the room. twrlng his white
mustache At the door he turned and cast upon
June a maevolent glare.
Please Please. Mr. Biyer' begged June
Come" His low voice soothed her. You must
lie down and rest for few moments and promise
that no one shall disturb you" He led her
the room. She turned up her pleading eyes TO him.
and he smiled down at her. He covered her with
the folds Of the voumInous black coat. II shall re-
turn in ten minutes" he said
In the basement Marie stood with Gilbert Bye's
money in her hand. She started for the door. She
came back and started for the stairs She turned
again TO the door again to the stairs stood and
looked at Gilbert Bye's money her high cheek bones
white and indecision on her brow
Uphill and downhi rushed the black curtained
limousine with the Moore family car still in hot
pursuit
Occasionally the well known and Justly famous
private detective Bill Wolf loosened his clutch for
an instant, but frightened it Immediately
The sharp featured woman with the long nose md
the high arched hrows rolled her electric coupe IN
to the door of her house and went into the
parlor.
June closed her eyes, Suddenly she sprang 10 her
feet and running to the door, placed the tilted back
Of chair beneath the knob; then she stood for
moment in earnest thought. She walked slowly to
the wardrobe and opened It. Half dozen gaudy
costumes hung there She was about hastily to
bring down the least conspicuous OF these and she
chose instead OF the most attractive With fe-
vcrish speed she donned this exquisite garment
graduating herself that 1t fitted her beautifully She
added to her costume headdress OF beads found
lying a bureau.
AS Gilbert Rye started up the stairs he stopped
surprised by the beautiful figure which emerged
from the sumptuousiy furnished chamber and came
down toward him with queenly grace 1t was June
an enhancing vision OF !ovellness In her borrowed
hnery and In her eyes was new light
VIII you give me cigarette, please" she gayy
requested hltn and he looked at her In establishment
"Why-why, yesH' he stammered.
He produced his case. and she took cigarette
Still studying her curiousy he lit his pocket lighter
for her, and slight frown twtched upon his brow
as pickering her beautiful red lips she blew long
thin stream OF blue smoke into his face
Come on" she called and taking his arm, she
trpped smingly into the parlor, with sidelong
glance, however she left the hall at the stalwart
attendant who guarded the front door.
Whose dress am | wearingT' she cheerfuly de-
manded as she seated herself.
ITS mine" said one of the girls jumping up from
the side of Cunningham and walking Gil around her
But, honey, I'm bound to say that It looks better
you than 1t does on me" And there q trace
OF envy in the compliment
by George, you're sumner said Grin Cunning
ham. who had been too much astonished to rise I'M
til now. and, with sidelong glance at Gilbert Blye.
he walked across to her, and from his pocket he
drew long white leather case closed with golden
clasp, He opened II, drew something from 1t and,
his eyes sparkling. held up string of milk white
pearls
How about itT'
She flashed her large, ustrous eyes at him. and her
rosy lips parted in smile. then she looked at GIL
bert Blye He hesitated moment and nodded,
Then she bent her head and Cunningham threw the
string OF pearls around her beautiful white neck
She put her arm through his and merriy danced
across the room TO a mirror where. with sparkling
eyes, she admired the pretty bauble
81 think III have a cocktail, please" she said.
turning suddenly to Mrs Russell
Bless your heart. honey" laughed Mrs. Russell,
Il didn't suppose you knew how drink a cock
tail"
June was a bubble. sprte, dancing ererves-
cence gay little tantalization. until Mrs Russell
returned with cocktails for all of them June drank
hers with enchanting abandon.
Suddenly she whired to the door, and Cunning
ham followed
NO, no." she laughingy cried I'm going to sur
prise you. You must stay in here and wait"
Not me-" laughed Cunningham.
Then ! won't surprise you" And she hounced
into chair with pretty pout
Here Cunningham" called the young man, who
had followed June we want that surpriser'
"Sit down, Cunningham" said Blye and he indi
Gated where Cunningham TO sit while he held
back the portieres for June TO pass.
She stopped in the curtains.
Now. mind none OF you Is to come! And have
another cocktail ready for mel" She whispered
something In Blyes she hurried into the hail.
and he threw kiss at her.
He put his head out, however. and looked at the
veried attendant That stalwart person stood stiff
~ at the door and cast his gloomy eyes June.