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after prolonged separations, 70 look
for something in the boys face that
he wanted to see and yet dreaded,
something that might have escaped
him when In daily contact with him.
Now, at the end Of the rather often
siye scrutiny, he seemed to shake his
head slightly, although one could not
have been sure.
"And as charming as she is attrac-
tive, Frederic" he said, with faint
flush of the enthusiasm he suppressed.
who is she?" asked his son, with
out realizing the bluntness OF his
eager question.
who is she?" repeated his father
raising his eyebrows slightly. she
is Mrs. James Brood"
I'll beg your pardon" stammered
Frederic. Il didn't mean to put II
in that way. Who was shef Where
did you meet her and-0h, / want to
know all there is to tell. father. I've
heard nothing. am naturally curl
GUS"
Brood stopped him with a gesture
"She was Yvonne Lestrange, before
we were married-Mademoiselle LIE
strange. We met some time ago a
the house Of mutual friend In Paris
assure you, her references are al
that could be desired" His tone wal
sarcastic.
Frederic flushed. I'm sorry / askeI
the questions, sir" he said, stifiy.
Brood suddenly laughed. a quie
laugh that had some trace Of hume
and a touch of conjunction in 1t.
beg your pardon, Frederic. Come u
, to my room and smoke a cigar wit
me while I'm changing. I'll tell 20
, about her. She is wonderful"
To his own surprise, and to Free
cries establishment, he linked his an
in the young mans and started towar
, the hall. Afterward Brood was to wol
Z der even more than he wondered the
what 1t was that created the sudde
. desire to atone for the hurt look
had brought to the eyes OF Matilde
son-and the odd longing to tou'
q his arm gently.
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manhood. The father was taller by
couple of inches than the son, and yet
Frederic was nearly six feet In his
stockings. Both were spare men,
erect and gracefully proportioned.
Brood gave out the impression OF
great strength. of steel sinews. OF In
vincible power; Frederic did not sug'
gest physical strength. and yet ne was
a clean-limbed, well-built fellow. He
had a fine head. a slim body whose
every movement proclaimed nervous
energy, and a face that denoted tenn
permanent of the most pronounced
character. II was not strong face,
nor was 1t weak; II represented char
acter without force.
On the other hand. James Brood's
lean. handsome face was full Of
power. His gray eyes were keen
steady. compelling and seldom aligh'
with warmth. His jaw was firm
square, resolute. and the lines tina
sank heavily into the flesh In hi
cheeks we're put there not by age bu
by the very vigor OF manhood. Hi
hair was quite gray.
Frederic waited for his father {
speak. But James Brood had moth
ing to say. she Is very attractive
father" said the young man at last
almost wistfully. He did not realiz
n but he was cropping for sympath,
Brood had been in the house for
quarter Of an hour. after an absenc
Of nearly a year. yet bis greeting ha
been cold, casual. matterof-fact Fres
eric expected little more than that
stiil he felt In 8 vague way that nov
II never again. the ice OF reserv
might be broken between them
only for q moment. He was ready an
willing to do bis part
Brood was studying the Young man
face with an intensity that for q
moment disconnected him. He SCENE
bent on fixing certain features in b
minds eye, as II his memory had on'
ulayed him false and should not
|. 50 again. It vas 9 sabl' Of Brood
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dear" she said. "wait and see. Come.
You must have your coffee. l am
glad you came down early. The old
gentlemen are at breakfast now.
Come in"
He followed her dejectedly a per
ceptible droop to his shoulders.
Mr.. Dawes and Mr.. Riggs we're seat
ed at the table. Lydia, a trihe pale
and distract, was pouring out their
third cup of coffee The old men
showed no sign of their midnight ex-
perience. They were very wide
awake, clear-eyed and alert, as old
men will be who do not count the
years of life left in the span appoint
ed for them.
Good morning, Freddy" said they,
almost in one voice. AS he passed
behind their chairs on his way TO
Lydia's side, he slapped each OF them
cordially on the back. They seemed
to swell with relief and gratitude
He was not In the habit of Shaping
them on the back.
Good morning. gentlemen" said
he. Then he lifted Lydias slim fin-
gers to his lips. Good morning, dear"
She squeezed his fingers tightly and
smiled. A look of relief leaped into
her eyes; she drew long breath.
She poured his coffee for him every
morning. Her hand shook little as
she lifted the tiny cream pitcher. !
didn't sleep very WE'LL" she explained
in a low voice. His hand rested on
her shoulder for a moment In gentle
caress.
poor old JIM" sighed Mr.. Dawes
Hell probably have to ask US to va
nose, too. | imagine she'll insist on
making a spare bedroom out OF oul
room, SOS she can entertain all of hel
internal relations. Jones, will you
give me some more bacon and anothe
egg?"
"And l thought 1t was nothing bu
: a shipwreck," murmured Mr. Riggs
: plaintively.
Frederic hurried through breakfast
Lydia followed him into the library
Are you going out, dear" sh
i asked anxiously.
"Yes. I've got to do something.
b can't sit still and think Of what's g
, ing to happen. I'll be back for lunci
Q con-"
.. Half an hour later he was In tn
small bachelor apartment Of two co
II lege friends, few blocks farther u
town, and he was doing the thing :
s did nearly every day Of his life In
l. surreptitious way. He sat at Il
70 cheap upright piano in their disc
dered living-room and, unhampered !
u the presence of young men who pr
c. ferred music as It is rendered for q
IS masses, played as II his very soul WI
!. In his fingers.
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room was -darEened- hy-meahs e
heavy widow a1gipgA'ath erece
was that ipfoddred4 bg .tiA cleaning
Just before the stars appear objeces
were shadowy, indistiuctT mysterious
The light from the iade-rOom door
threw a diverging ray across the full
length of the room. In The very CEN
ter Of this bright strip sat p placid
eflgy Of Buddha that Brood had found
in a remote corner of Siam, sereneiy
stolid on top Of its thick base OF
bronze and lacquer, with q shining
shrine for a background. In the dim
edge Of the shadow, near the door ct
the far end ofthe room, Lydia made
out the motionless, indistinct figure OF
woman. The faint outlines OF the
face we're discernible but not so the
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CHAPTER III.
The Bride.

The 6rtue.
Frederic fatty refused to meet the
steamer when she docked. AS II
swayed by his decision. Dawes and
Riggs likewise abandoned q plan to
greet the returning master and his
bride as they came down the gang
plank. But for the almost peremp-
tory counsel Of Mrs. Desmond. Brood's
son would have absented himself from
the house on the day of their arrival.
Jones and a footman went to the pier
with the chauffeur
1t was half-past two In the after
noon when the automobile drew up
in front Of the house and the fur
coated footman nimbly hoped down
and threw open the door.
James Brood. tall, distinguished
looking man OF fifty. stepped out OF
the limousine. For an instant, before
turning to assist his wife from the car,
he allowed his keen eyes to sweep the
windows on the lower floor. In one
of them stood his son. holding the lace
curtains apart and smiling welcome
that seemed sincere. He waved his
hand to the man on the sidewalk
Brood responded with a swift, almost
perfunctory gesture and then held ou'
his hand to the woman who was de
scendlng.
Frederics intense gaze was nxet
on the stranger who was coming init
his life. At word from Brood, sh'
glanced up at the window. The smile
still fingered on the young mans lips
but his eyes we're charged with a.
expression Of acute wonder. He ha'
never looked upon q more beautifu
creature in all his life. A kind Of stu
pefaction held him motionless until b
heard the door close behind them; !
the brief interval. however. pictur
had been impressed upon his sense
that was to last forever.
She was slightly above the mediul
height, slender and graceful even
the long, thick coat that envelope
a her. She did not wear veil He be
M a swift but enduring glimpse Of a c
ar riously pallid. perfectly modelled face
of Jet black hair; OF a firm. sensiti'
"a chin. Somehow he received the e
y traordinary impression that the sliI
: 1.-the body was never cold; that 81
expressed In some indehnable vi
the unyaryiag temperature OF youi
an He hurried into the hall. driven
Is the latent spur Of duty. He heard
es fathers warm. almost gay response
ii. the greetings Of the old men. who
NJ hands he wrung with a fervor II
was upmiSsakahla he heard b
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CHAPTER Il-cOntlnued.

1T proves that your father has made
no mistake ~ selecting his friends, my
dear. My dear husband used to say
that he would cheerfully die for James
Brood and he knew that James Brood
would have died for him just as read
lily. There Is something In friendships
OF that sort that we can't understand.
We have never been able to test our
friends, much less ourselves. We
81 would die for you, Mrs. Des-
mond," cried Frederic. a deep hush
overspreading his face. For you and
Lydia"
"You come by that naturally" she
said, laying her hand upon his arm.
'Blood will tell Thank you, Fred
eric" She smiled. Il am sure 1t Will
not be necessary for you to die for
me. however. AS for Lydia, you must
live, not die for her."
Ell do both." he cried, impulsively,
"Forgive me-"
"There is nothing to forgive" she
aid simply. "And now, one word
core, Frederic. You must accept this
wv condition of affairs In the right
(irit. Your father has married again
after all these years. 1t is not likely
that he has done so without delibera
ton. Therefore, 1t is reasonable tc
assume that he is bringing home with
him a wife Of whom he at least II
proud, and that should weigh con
siderably in your summing up OF thu
situation. She will be beautiful. &C
conplished, renned-and good, Fred
enc. or that you may be sure. lie
me implore you to withhold judgmen
until another and later day."
ri do not object to the situation
Mrs. Desmond" said he. the angr
light returning to his eyes, so muc
as | resent the wording Of that tel'
gram. 1t is always Just that way. H
loses no chance to humiliate ms
He"
"Hushl You are losing your tempe
asein."
well, who wouldn't? And here
another thing--the very worst of al
How is this new condition going
afnct you, Mrs. Desmond?"
She was silent for a moment. Z
course | shant stay on here, Frederi
shall not be needed now. AS soon
MIS- Brood is settled here ! shall go
sand you expect me to be cheerf
ana contentedl" he cried, bitterly.
Something Of the Sort" she sal
"My father objects to my going In
business or taking up q profession.
am dependent on him for everythin
Bat why 90 into that? We've talk
It over thousand times. don't Y
derstand but perhaps you do. It's
dog's way OF living"
"Your father is making man
yos."
"Oh, he Is, eh?" with great scorn.
Yes. He will make you see sol
uay that the kind Of life you lead
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not the kind you want. Your pride.
your ambition win rebel Then you
vii make something out OF life for
yourself"
.Well. II looks to me as II he means
n make II impossible for me to marry.
Nrs Desmond. rye thought Of II =
Ecod deal"
-.And Is It impossible1"
-No. I shall marry Lydia. even
,bc,xh I hare to dig In the streets
tor her n isnt that. however. There's
.ne other reason back Of his stti-
tuss but for the life Of me can't
vt ii ~
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sYNopsIs.

In the New fOEk home OF James Brood
Dawes and Risgn. his two old pensioners
and comrades, await the coming OF
Brood's son Frederic TO learn the contents
Of a wireless from Brood. but Frederic,
after reading. throws It into the nre ana
leaves the room without word. Frederle
tells Lydia Desmond, his fiancee, that the
message announces his fathers marriage
and orders the house prepared for an I'M
mediate Homecoming
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13
Old Firm Greets Public
in Resplendent
Quarters
SIXTY YEARS
OF SUCCESS
Congratulations Sent
From Near and Far
to Store Manager

Wednesday was a gala day at the
F. Rolshoven & Co. store. in the
new David Whitney building. After
being quartered for 80 years In the
building at the corner of Woodward
and Gratiot-ave-.. zc~ fast dlsap-
pearing under the hands OF the
wreckers, the Rolshoven store turns
new chapter in its already more
than half-century long story of sue
cess and now offers its gaging
wares from its new store.
The formal opening OF the new
store today was marked by many
expressions Of congratulation and
felicitation. sent and presented in
person to Herman Rolshoven, man
ager OF the store Beautiful floral
offerings were in slightly evidence
on every hand from business neigh
bors OF the Rolshoven store, and
from other firms Of varying rela-
tions. One noticeably beautiful Of
fering TO Mr.. Rolshoven was from
the sales staff which so efficiently
and courteously serves the store.
The Rolshoven store was founded
in Detroit in 1855 by Frederick
Rolshoven, who came TO this city
from abroad TO enter upon a busi-
ness career. The store from the out
set was successfully conducted and
grew TO have a place closely bound
mp with the history of Detroit. This
successful iewelry business has con.
tinued under the Rolshoven name
and has been in the Rolshoven fam
i!y ever since its founding The
present owners are Mrs. Theresa
Rolshoven, widow OF the founder of
the store, and her son. Herman g.
Rolshoven, the active manager of
the business.
In a business so long and sue
cessfully established in the jewelry
line a richness OF display. yet per
fectly tempered by restrained taste.
is TO be expected, and the expecta.
ton is met in highly gratifying
way in the new quarters OF the
business. The store occupies two
floors in the Whitney building, the
main salesroom being upon the
street floor. fronting Washington
blvd, and the slightly Statler hotel.
Entrance is also had from the spa
cious main corridor Of the Whitney
building. giving easy access from
Woodward-ave and Grand Circus
park.
The store is a veritable jewel box
OF rich, selected mahogany. crystal
clear glass, and beautifully tinted
walls and mosaic floor. the whole
softly yet adequately lighted by
Nof;ly disposed sources of illumina-
t.on. The total effect is most en-
gaging.
As is to be expected OF such a
perfect setting. jewels of the high
est purity and value are offered,
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13
: Society, Fashions, Household Hints and Helps

and these are shown. set In the
highest quality of workmanship
known to the jewelers. art. Dia-
monds. rubies, sapphires and other
most costly gems have been brought
from various parts OF the world
Other than the gems there are, OF
course, fine examples OF the more
practical watchmakers' art, speci-
mems in silvercraft and other wares.
both envious and alluring. into
which skilled workers have fash
ioned precious metals and Jewels.
Modern novelties abound side by
side with the more conservative
wares expected OF such store.
The second floor OF the store,
reached by private elevator. is re-
served for hall clocks. silver plate
in fiat and hollow ware, and for the
optical department. Altogether the
new store Is a highly fitting setting
for a business so bound up with
Detroit's merchandising history, and
occupying such a foremost place.
Today's opening is marker in De-
troit's history.
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13
'Y' SUMMER SCHOOL
OPENS JUNE 21

June 81 will be the opening date
OF the summer term offered by the
Detroit Technical institute. the edu-
cational branch OF the Young Mems
Christian association. The term will
continue until Aug. IS. The day
school this summer will be open
from until o'clock and will in
clude such studies as arithmetic.
grammar, geography and spelling,
lesides many business and college
preparatory courses for advanced
students.
The evening school on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday nights from
Z 10 o'clock, Will offer most Of the
subjects of the day school as we'll
as special courses in constitutional
history and economics.
Ii is planned TO keep the automo.
bile school open throughout the
summer, Offering not only the regu-
lar automobile course, but special In
struction for operators or owners of
motor cars who desire some particu.
lar line of study.
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13
The Confessions OF q Wife
Marge Thinks the Slow Death of Love Is Worst.

Dear, do you know what YOU are
promising what terrible price on
would have 10 pay? DO. and
promising; what terrible plice you
unwittingly take upon yourself this
awful debt--a debt YOU would be
paying until your eyes closed in
death. am afraid, dear-afraid
that even the great love | bear YOU
could no, make up for 1t, and SO !
am running away. There is no com
promise possible. | could not stay
near you without taking you in my
arms-mine--m mine.
Heart ot mine. did not intend
you should ever know. When 7
found that Pat loved you determin.
ed 10 tell you how splendid he was
told myself that would make
both you and him happy, and then
when | saw you sitting before me
my loving heart ran away with
hat little sanity / had. oh, my girl.
my girl, I'm going TO call you mine
Just once. tor you were mine that
moment you fingered In my arms,
your dear eyes raised 10 mine. and
then | am going out into the dark OF
utter unhappiness once more. |
know. dear girl that this Is weak
cry. but for just once TO be myself.
just once 10 reach ont my hand 10
you. to tell you shall love you al.
ways viii. perhaps. give me courage
TO hope that shortly you Will have
forgotten that you loved rae aud that
love brought you unhapp!ncss. and
will remember that on all this earth
us long as | am above II ] shall
bless your name as giving back my
faith IT. tho good lcss OF women.
Heart OF mine. wound keep writ
ing 10 you inter-, -,inably, for | know
when tho last word is written In this
letter the dream is ended, the whole
great goblet OF red wine OF love is
spilled. and the crystal goblet bro
ken into pieces.
There. hear II shatter--I can nev.
or pu, my lips 10 its sparkling brim
again.
Again. my little sweetheart or a
moment. am saying goodbye aud
running away from your dear smile: /:
for. IL stayed. could not resist H.;
should take you and keep you.
though all the world might say me
nay.
Always your lover in this world
and the next"
I drew my breath in quickly as
finished the letter. IL was almost
worth the anguish that Mollie was
passing through 10 get II.
"Did you persuade him to write
this. Margie?''
NO. dear child. | went to his
house 10 try and do so. but he had
already decided to write It,"
"He did not love me as well as
did him." and looking at her white.
anguished face wondered which
does love the most--the one who
gives all for love or the one who
gives mp love?
ITO be Continucd)
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13
SKIDDING AUTO
INJURIES WOMAN

Mrs. Christine Gravelle, 2s years
old, OF No. 26 Howard-st., was
struck by an auto driven by Joseph
Warrick. OF No. 295 Mullett-st.. al
Cass and Michigan-aves.. Wedncs.
day morning. three of her teeth be
ing knocked out; her right knee
bruised, and her face battered
Warrick had slowed down to avoid
a street car. but the pavement was
wet. and when he applied the
brakes. sharply, TO stop for Mrs
Gravelle. the auto swung around
and the rear end hit the woman. ac
cording TO Detective Joseph Kolb
who investigated.
Warrick made a statement TO the
officer, and was not Seld.
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13
A NON.ALCOHOlIC TONIC

Many people need a tonic at this
time OF year. old folks. weak folks,
thin people. people who arc run
down from too much work-and va
cation still many weeks away.
Nervous people also need a tonic
but cannot safely take alcohol
non.alcoholic tonic that VIII
imild ND the blood and strengthen
The nerves IL what most people need
nd DIR. williams Pink Pills are ak.
city that
The one symptom OF thin blood
that everybody recognizes IL pallor.
II shows so gradually that other
reople arc liable to notice II before
.ou do. But y Is important that
you should notice and heed the warn
ior because the thin blood that
rauses the pallor betrays some drain
in the body or some poisoning by
Its own waste materials that. II not
corrected, will result In physical
breakdown and ill-health.
DIR. williams Pink pills not only
EuiId up the blood but they have. \
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drugs they are safe for every mem
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Your own druggist sells DR. VIII
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he DR.. williams Medicine Co.
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md. IL your stomach troubles you,
ask for q diet book also.--Adv.
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13

did not want 10 go TO Mollie un'
less she wanted me. and yet as | lis.
tened TO her sobs. wanted to try
and comfort her
After ali there Is so Little one can
do. Grie, is a solitary torture Ne
must always bear--alone
Al last | opened the door and
found Mollic stretched prone ACROSS
the bed, her face buried in a pillow
that ] might not hear her giving
way to her sorrow
"Mollie. dear. don't cry" said
Why Is It. littlc book. we always
say: Don't cry. think II Is
from rather selfish motive-we
don't like TO know that anyone about
US Is suffering. II they can keep II
from US our feelings are not har'
rowed II Is almost always better
TO let the sorrowing one sob out her
grief until she IL physically exhaust
ed.
Mollie turned her tearstained face
up to me.
"Margle." she said, IL don't be-
lieye he loved me" and she held out
this letter:
II am running away from you, lit
tie girl, and branding myself COW.
ard I. who have faced tho terrible
onslaught OF savages in Africa. the
more civilized warfare OF the Beers,
the judgment OF the surgeons knife
and the more terrible verdict which
made me an Ishmael always TO wan
der away from love.
II have been so sure OF my cour'
age In the face Of anything In life
or death. and now am running
away from the pathetically inviting
love in your dear eyes.
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13
oldest OF the Barstow school gradu-

oldest OF the Barstow school gradu-
ates.
o.
The Rev. Thomas J. Villers, pas
tor OF tho First Baptist church, left
Tuesday for Los Angeles TO attend
the Northern Baptist convention. Dr.
Villers will preside at the daily
noon meeting TO be held In the
Pantages theater. Sunday evening"
May %. he will speak in the Temple
auditorium.
In prettily decorated banquet
hall with tables gay with spring
blossoms, over 200 members OF the
Y. NJ. G. A. Business league. en-
joyed the annual banquet Tuesday
evening, in the association cafe.
Mi@s Irene Butler, president OF the
league. was toastmistress, and
happy speeches were made by Miss
Christine c. Cowie, president OF the
Detroit Y, ". g. A.. Miss Alice Re-
becca Marsh, general secretary, and
MlsS Frances Iressy
@
Mrs, Truman II. Newberry gave q
reception Tuesday evening. in honor
OF her house guests, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Brooks. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Fletcher, OF New York.
There was delightful musical pro
gram. Mr.. and Mrs Brooks and Mr.,
and Mrs. Fletcher. who will spend
the week with Mrs. Newberry. will
be delightfully."- entertained during
their visit. Thursday evening, Mrs.
Estelle Barbour Stillman will give
a dinner In their honor: Friday.
Mrs. John Stoughton Newberry will
be hostess at dinner. Saturday even
ing, Mrs Murray w Sales will give
a dinner In the Country club, and
Wednesday evening. Mrs. Emory w.
Clark will be hostess at dinner.
Tuesday, Mrs. Harriet n. Atterbury
gave a charmingly appointed lunch
con In the Crosse Pointe Golf club.
the guests going on the links for
the afternoon.
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13

Unless the weatherman intcrferes
with Dame Fashion plans. the little
coat" suit will be worn all through
the summer. and It's so light in
weight. so loose OF NJ that IL
shouldn't be uncomfortable even
when the weather is AZ its sum.
neriest
Here's very attractive model OF
the summer-oo oat-snit sketched for
your bencnt the other day. It's made
IN navy blue grossgrain cloth, but