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say. He'd better be careful, because
| don't take to him, drunk or sober.
I'm not surprised at his master not
trusting him. It's Just possible that
the place was openh might have
been getting out his cigars before
dinner but can't say think there's
much in 1t. Mr.. Cazalet."
It was open again broken open
before many minutes; and certainly
there was not much in it, to be seen,
except cigars. Boxes Of these were
stacked on what might have been
meant, for shallow desk (the whole
place was shallow as the wardrobe
that the doors suggested, but lighted
high up at one end by a little barred
window Of its own) and according
to Cazalet a desk it had really been.
His poor father ought never to have
been business man; he ought to
have been poet. Cazalet said this
now as simply as he had said 1t to
Hilton Toye on board the Kaiser Fritz.
Only he went rather further for the
benefit .of the gentlemen from Scot
land Yard, who took not the faintest
interest in the late Mr.. Cazalet, be.
yond poking their noses into his di-
mfnutive sanctum and duly turning
them up at what they saw.
He used to complain that he was
never left in peace on Saturdays and
Sundays which of course wereS his
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SYNOPSIS.

D.
Cazalet, on the steamer Kaiser Fritz.
hoIneward bound from Australia, cries
out In his sleep that Henry Craven. who
ten years before had ruined his father
and himself. Is dead and finds that Hill
ton Toye. who shares the stateroom with
Macnair a former neighbor and play
mate When the daily papers come
aboard at Southampton Toye reads that
Craven has been murdered and calls
Cazalet's dream second sight. He thinks
of doing little amateur detective work
on the case himself. In the train to town
they discuss the murder, which was COM
fnitted at Cazaiet's old home. T0ye hears
from Cazalet that Scruton. who had been
Cazalet's friend and the scapegoat for
Craven's dishonesty. has been released
from prison Cazalet goes down the
river and meets Blanche. Toye also
comes to see her and tells Cazalet that
Scruton has been arrested. but as he
doesn't believe the old clerk is guilty he
is going to ferret out the murderer.
Gazalet and Blanche go to Cazalet's old
! home.
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II happens to be my old home, and
only landed from Australia last night.
I'm on the river for the first time. and
simply had to have a look around"
The other big man had looked far
from propitiated by the earlier Of
these, remarks. but the closing SEN
tences had worked change.
Are you young Mr.. CazaIet2" he
cried
Il am, or rather was" laughed
Cazalet. still on his mettle
You've read all about the CAGE
then, don't mind betting!" exclaimed
the other with a jerk of his topper to-
ward the house behind him.
1--WE read all found in the papers
last night and this morning. and such
arrears as I've been able to lay my
hands on" said Cazalet. but. as I
tell you. my ship only got in from Aus
tralia last night, and / came round all
the way in her There was nothing
In the English papers when we
touched at Genoa"
I see, see." The man was still
looking him up and down. We'll. Mr..
Cazalet. my names Drinkwater, and
I'm from Scotland Yard. / happen to
te in charge of the case"
Il guessed as much" said Cazalet,
and this surprised Blanche more than
anything else from him, Yet nothing
about him was any longer like the
Sweep OF other days, or of any preyt.
Gus part Of that very afternoon. And
this was alse easy to understand on
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
CHAPTER VII.
After Michael Anaelo.

Il was thinking OF his cap" said
Cazalet. but only as they returned to
the tradesmen's door, and just as
Blanche put in her word. What about
me?"
Mr.. DTinkwater eyed the trim white
figure standing in the sun. THE more
the merrier!" his grim humor had it.
Il dare say you'n be able to teach us
a thing or two as well, miss"
She could not help nudging Cazalet
in recognition of this shaft. But GAIA
let did not look round; he had now set
foot in his old home.
It was all strangely still and inactive,
as though domestic animation had
been suspended Indefinitely. Yet the
open kitchen door revealed a female
form in mutt; a sullen face looked
out of the pantry as they passed; and
through the old green door (only now
it was a red one) they found another
bowler hat bent over pink paper at
the foot of the stairs. There was a
glitter of eyes under the bowler's
brim as Mr.. Drinkwater conducted his
friends into the library
The library was a square room Of
respectable size, but very close and
dim with the one French window
closed and curtained Mr.. Drinkwa-
ter shut the door as well. and
switched on all the electric lamps.
The electric light had been put in by
the Cravens; all the other fixtures in
the room were as Cazalet remembered
them. But the former son of the house
gave himself no time to waste in senti-
mental comparisons. He tapped pair
of mahogany doors, like those Of a
+, wardrobe let into the wall
Have you looked in here?" de-
manded Cazalet.
What's the use of looking in CT
gar cupboard?" Drinkwater made mild
inquiry.
Cigar Cupboard" echoed Cazalet
in disgust. did he really only use it
for his cigars?"
"A cigar cupboard" repeated Drink
water, "and locked up at the time it
happened. What was it, If may ask.
in Mr.. Cazalet's timer
Il remember!" came suddenly from
Blanche; but Cagalet only said, "Oh.
well. if you know 1t was locked there's
an end of it,"
Drinkwater went to the door and
summoned his subordinate. Just
fetch that chap from the pantry,
Tom, said he; but the sullen sufferer
from police rule took his time, in spite
of them, and was sharply rated when
he appeared.
Il thought you told me this was a
cigar cupboard?" continued Drink
water. in the browbeating tone of his
first words to Cazalet outside
So it is," said the man.
Then where's the key?"
How should / know? never kept
! it," cried the butler, Growing over
his oppressor for change. HE would
keep 1t on his own bunch; find his
watch. and all the other things that
were missing from his pockets when
your men went through 'em. and you
may find his keys. too!''
Drinkwater gave his man double
signal; the door slammed on petty
triumph for the servants hall: but
now both invaders remained within.
TRY your hand on II, Tom, said the
superior officer. I'm a free-lance
here. he explained somewhat super
fluously to the others, as Tom applied
himself to the lock in one mahogany
door. Mans been drinking. | should
The midland journal., 1915-11-26

Nut BaIls.-Chop several kinds Of
nuts, mix well and stir into fondant
until well mixed. Roll the balls in
chopped nuts until they are we'll COW
cred.
!. Fondant is made by boiling two cup
fuls of sugar, pinch of cream of tar
tar or tablespoonful of corn sirup,
with a half cupful of water until il
makes a soft ball when dropped In
cold water. Cool and stir until white
and creamy.
Spice Drops.-Add oil of cinnamon
and oil of cloves to fondant. then
roll in small balls like hazelnuts.
and pink ones on the other to distin-
guish flavors.
Almond Sticks.-Blanch half a pound
of almonds and chop them fine. stir
into a cupful of fondant, flavor with
almond, knead and roll in sticks about
the size of the little finger.
Rice Jack.-Cook together until
brittle in water cupful of molasses.
a cupful Of sugar, two tablespoonfuls
of water, tablespoonful of butter and
a pinch of soda. Then stir in three
cupfuls of puffed rice; pour into a
creased pan and allow it to harden
Chopped figs added to fondant. then
made into balls or squares and dipped
in melted fondant or chocolate to coat.
These will be sticky unless dipped in
some covering to give them coating.
Chopped dates and softened prunes
chopped and added to brown bread
is an addition and change from raisins
so commonly used.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26

Many women have looked askance
ut the very short skirts to which 9TH
ers have given a cordial welcome.
Many women wear them, and some do
not, but none has failed to notice the
trim boots that have grown higher as
skirts grew shorter. Little feet that
peep in and out are thing of the
past, for little feet now are in full
view at all angles and are required to
be more than slightly.
No feet are so well shod as those of
Americans, and designers of shoes
have met the demand for footwear
that must bear the most critical scru-
tiny, with the trimmest and neatest
of shoes. Many oddities in cut have
been introduced, many Celebrations
and decorations. Contrasting colors
in feathers, and combinations of leath-
er and cloth, have added variety to
variety.
For evening wear satin pumps to
match the gown. or high satin laced
shoes, are worn. Gold or silver clotl-
pumps are also liked for evening
wear. and look well with any color.
For street wear high boots, either
laced or buttoned. are to be had, show
ing combinations * cloth and leather,
two colors in leather or in all gray
or all tan kid. They are plain and
give the foot a slender appearance.
The aII-black shoe Is worn with col
ored spats. and bronze shoes remain
In demand for wear with afternoon
gowns and especially with the popu-
lar dark browns IN satin and velvet.
A laced street boot Ia shown in the
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only quiet times for writing said the
son, celebrating his tale with filial
piety. SO once when I'd been trying
to die of scarlet fever, and my mother
she'd had me there some time, the
old governor told us he'd got a place
where he could disappear from the
district at a moments notice and yet
be back in another moment if we rang
the gong. | fancy he'd got to tell her
whore it was, pretty quick; but only
found out for myself by accident
Years afterward he told me he'd got
the idea from Jean Ingelow's place in
Italy somewhere"
TITS in Florence" said Blanche.
| laughing. i've been there and seen
it, and it's the exact same thing. But
you mean Michael Angelo, Swept"
"Oh, do ~" he said serenely. 'sWell
/ shall never forget how found out
its existence"
mo more shall I. You told me all
about it at the time, as terrific Sc
cret, and may tell you that I've kept
it from that day to this!"
You would" he said simply. But
think of having the nerve to pull up
the governors floor! 1t only shows
what a boy will do. wonder If the
holes there still"
Now all the time the planetary de-
tective had been watching his satel-
lite engaged in an attempt to render
| the damage done to the mahogany
doors little less conspicuous Nei-
ther appeared to be taking any further
interest in the cigar cupboard, or pay
| ing the slightest attention to CaZa-
let's "reminiscences. But Mr.. Drink
water happened to have heard every
word, and in the last sentence there
was one that caused him to prick up
his expert ears instinctively.
What's that about a hole?" said
he, turning round.
Il was reminding Miss Macnair how
| the place first came to be-"
"Yes, yes. But what about some
hole in the fioor?"
Il made one myself with one OF
those knives that contain all sorts of
of things, including saw. 1t was one
! Saturday afternoon in the summer hol-
idays. came in here from the gar
den as my father went out by that
door into the hall. leaving one of
these mahogany doors open by mis-
take. It was the chance of my life;
in slipped to have look. He came
back for something, saw the very door
you've broken standing ajar. and shut
it without looking in. So there was
| in nice old trapi / simply daren't
call out and give myself away. There
was a bit of loose oilcloth on the
| floor"
There is STILL" said the satellite.
pausing in his task.
Il moved the oilcloth, in the end; (;
hawked up one end of the board duck
lily they weren't groove and tongue)
sawed through the next one to it. had
it up, too. and got through into the
foundations, leaving everything much
as had found it. The place is so
small that the oiIcloth was Obliged to
fall in place If 1t fell anywhere. But
had plenty of time. because my
people had gone in to dinner"
''You ought to have been a burglar,
sir" said Mr.. Drinkwater ironically
so YOU covered up sin with a crime,
like half the gentlemen who go
through my hands for the first and
last time! But how did you get out
of the foundations?"
ITO RE coNTTNugDA
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Thin Fabrics Worn.

AS the season progresses the vogue
of transparent fabrics for evening
frocks increases. There is nothing
prettier for the debutante's first bali,
or for the opera, than frock of white
tulle, soft and billowy, with tiounces
and frills, and with panniers of moth
er-of-pearl pailleted net. Silver and
gold lace and fine net embroidered in
gold or silver form flounces on many
charming frocks.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
cross.stitehins Rag Rugs.

The women who cross-stitch their
lives away putting a touch on the lit
tie girls frocks, tea napkins, Gro.
cheted hats and what not, have
found a new field. They are using
very coarse canvas and very heavy
floss and decorating the ends of rag
rugs.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
What Did she Mean7

Il see that the widow OF a subur.
banite who was killed In a railroad
wreck got 100000 damages"
And yet city folks say people arc
foolish to live In the suburbs"
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G.A~ 2zasz.,-Az
n
Baby Dresses.

Very quickly the baby's dresses be-
come too snug for comfort Did you
ever try trimming out the neck and
armholes and putting in new sleeves?
This viii enlarge the little dress
enough to insure comfort until the
dress wears out
The midland journal., 1915-11-26

TO Itself and when
it is nicely pre-
pared is a most
satisfactory dish.
Eggplant, South.
ern Style.-Cut q
plant in slices.
pare off and dis
onna a. ..l-s Al
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Nu.1 hLe,4. a,,,Q
A Linen Shower.

Hazel-The friends of the bride
elect are going to give her linen
shower.
Harold-What's a linen shower?
Hazel-It's a shower in which the
presents come down in sheets.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26

and adorned with three small fat
crochet buttons. Very small covered
wire supports it.
Like the jacket, it Is one of many
designs, and is offered as suggestion
at time when gifts for the holidays
must be considered.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
THANKSGIVING SWEETS.

decorated with one
or two of the pref
ty candies which
may be purchased
from any confec-
toner. is a whole
some sweet which
is 9 a sy to pre-
mare
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
sEAsoNABLE DISHES.

Eggplant Is not well enough appre-
ciated., It's natural flavor is peculiar
The midland journal., 1915-11-26

If sin has not overwhelmed you
And peace within you abides.
Then hold the mantle of your love
Ger him the world derides.
Do not try to do efficient work in an
inefficient house. First transform your
conditions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-18
HARRISONBURG NORMAL
Especial to The rimcs-D;snoicb

Especial to The Times Dispatch.I
HARFlSONBURG. VA, April IL
The faculties of the normal school
and the iiarrisonburg schools and the
senior class OF the normal were re-
ceiVed on Saturday afternoon by Miss
Ora bowman at her home, on East
Market Street. in honor OF the critic
teachers of the normal. Miss Rachel T.
Gregg, supervisor OF the training
school. was the guest OF honor.
Miss Bessie G. Lcftwich, who has
been on brief leave of absence on ac-
count OF sickness, returned to the school
this week. Miss Leftwich is the as
sistant IN the household arts depart
ment.
Two members of the faculty have ac-
ccptcd Invitations 10 become members
OF the summer school faculty of other
institutions. G. j. Hcatwolc, the head
OF the education department, Will have
charge Of some education courses at
peabody for the summer; while w. r.
Smithcy, registrar and director of ex-
tension work. has been asked to ac-
cept some work in the same depart
Inent at the University of Wisconsin.
several members of the faculty have
pesn asked 10 take places on the pro-
gram OF the Southern Conference for
Education and Industry to be held at
Chattanooga. April 27-30.
Or. John w. Wnyland visited Timber
vile on Tueaday evening for the pur-
poSc Of serving as Judge at II debate.
me question was woman suffrage. and
the contest was between two young
women representing the Timberville
High School aud two representing the
Conicville Iiign School of Shenandoah
County. The decision was rendered in
favor Of the Affirmative side.
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ORANGE

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l
ORANGE. VA. April l7.--Aliss Ruth
kiddick, who has been on visit to
her nome in Norfolk, returned to
Orange last week
Miss Elizabeth Ransom spent several
DAYS in Lexington last week at Vir-
gIuia Military Institute.
Mrs Glenn Tayloe. OF Lynchbur9.
hns been visiting In Orange as tho
guest Of Miss Fannie Bradbury.
. Rev. Robert Carter has been on q
recent visit to Smithheld
Nanlcy Carter spent Sunday In War
renton.
Miss Fay Levy spent several days
in %cv York last week
Mrs. Mulick, who. with her throe
children. has been several weeks With
hcr mother Mrs Byrd Willis. returned
20 ',cr homo, II California, n few days
ago
Misses Ruth and Fay Levy were tho
quests %: Mrs. David Hirsh, Of Fred
criri:sburg last week
Miss Margaret Carter and her friend.
Miss Anna Mckinley. who spent the
Easter holidays with the formers par-
cnts. Rev. and Mrs. Robert Carter, re-
turned TO Hannah More Academy Il
few day. ago.
Miss Elsie Ke!m has been the re-
cent guest Of Miss jamie SoInervinc. a.
Rapidau.
Charles Ford Warren. OF Charleston.
W. Va. spent last week In Orange With
his father. Captain II. I. Warren.
w. lie" Farrar Of charlottesville.
spcn, last week with his parents, Mr.
and Nrs w r.. Farrar
MISS Georr!nna Boo,on spent last
w"eh IA Richmond. and is now the guest
/ OF her sister Mrs. Wclloughby New :.
/ ton. IN Hanover.
J'nes Riley Macon Of Pittsburgh.
/ Macon. last week
/ Mrs Frank Scot, Jr.. Is on visit
+ to her mother. Mrs. 7. r. r. Wright, OF
( Tappahannock
Attorney Row Carter spent several
! "hrs In Sew Yorl; last week
I Mrs j.. a iAdasil left few days
"ro for tier home, near Baltimore. Md.
/ where sh" "ili spend como time.
MISS katharine Jcrdone who has
/ been spending the winter In Richmond.
! srent ihst week In Orange as the guest
I of relatives
Mira. &. NJ. cros,on who hs. been
/ the guest of hor parcnts. Mr and Mrs
Edmund Scott, OF Somerset, returned
home last week
" i!iam Dupont and Mias Marion Du-
pont, Of "Monipclicr." apent scyoraI
days IN Lexington. KY. Inxt week.
( MISS Elsie hci'n. OF fredericksburg,
I spent several days In Rnpidan last
.w'"M hs the sucst or Misses jamie and
nellie Somcrvillc
frndshaw iiutchcrson and friend,
henry Harris. oc charlottesville were
, mo Hues's OF Mrs. H. T.. Iutcheruon last
I week
Mrs Jamna Andrews. OF Somerset.
ms nnen the recent guest OF relatives
IN Wilmington. Del
ne orange Bridge Club wa. mont
ueh"h'fu'!y entertained by Mrn Judgon
browning on Thursday evening. Some
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WYTHEVIlLE
Especial 10 The vimes-DispatchJ

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
WYTIiEV)LLE. VA, April 17.-Miss
Maggie Ribble sas returned to Cornell
University. after spending the Easter
holidays with her father. DIR. w. II.
!ubblc. Miss Ribblc VIII leave early in
June to spend several months in France.
accompanied by DIR. Harley and other
frienda from Sweetbriar
Miss Cornelia Boyd who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Splller
for GONE time. returned to Norfolk
this week.
Mrs. w. S. Moore and little daughter
Elizabeth have returned from n visit
to friends in Lynchburg.
AIiaa Virginia Thomas. OF tho Farm
Vile Normal. spent the spring vacation
with her mother. Mrs. Carrie Thomas
Mrs. II. T.. Hollis and daughter. Miss
Claudia Hollis. are at home, after n
visit TO Knoxville. Tenn.
Miss Jane Byrd Pendleton. of Ran.
dolph- Macon College. spent the Easter
holidays at home.
Miss jamie Gibboney arrived or
Thursday. after spending tho winter
with hcrnicce. Mrs. Leighton Huskc. iT
FaykcyilIc. y. &.
Miss Mary Reed. of Lynchburg. Is
Waiting Miss Virginia Thomas and
other relatives.
Miss Roaalie Stratus hns returned from
TazsWcll. and lis the guest OF Mrs. Susie
Norman.
Mr. and Mrs f. Leo Trinkle have re.
turned from "a visit to friends In Hous.
ton. Tex. Their trip included visit
TO the Panama Enponition.
Thomas H. Dow. OF Virginia Military
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FRONT ROYAL
Especial to The Times.D,,patcb. :,

Especial to The Times D!spatch.l
FRONT ROYAL. VA. April ia
tho School and Civic League on Snt-
rrday night was well patronized, and
$3.50 realized. which will be used in
general improvement OF tho school
grounds.
The remains OF L. r. Kidd. who died
at the Western State Hospital. Staun-
ton. were brought here and Inferred
on Tuesday. Mr.. Kidd was an ex-Con-
federate soldier and leaves n splendid
|, record. He Is survived by his wife.
three sons and one daughter.
Mrs. Louis Brechemin. OF New York.
Is the guest of her nephew. f. L. Buck :
ley, proprietor Of the Stricklcr House
Her husband. Colonel Brechemin who
Is In charge OF the United States medi-
cal supply depot at New York will be
retired from active service next year
and expects to locate here
MISS Madge Jackson and Dory
Grubbs. Of Bassett. Va, were married
. mt the parsonage by Rev. ]. C. Copen :
haver on Saturday.
Miss Dorothy Corder. after two
weeks visit to her parents. left for
Hannah More Academy on Wednes-
day
County Demonstrntor r. II. Simpson
left on Wednesday on business trip
TO Charleston. w. Va
Captain BYRD Updilte. OF CloverdnIe.
Is visiting relatives here apd mt Brown
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Buck entertained
few friends on Monday night In
honor OF Miss Virginia White, Of Char
lottesville.
Miss Mary LeNeve, of Charlottesville.
is tho guost of Mrs william Buck
Frank Evans. OF Washington, D. c..
Is spending few days with relatives
hero.
Rev. Mr.. hardwood. who. at tho re-
cent session OF the Baltimore Confer
once was appointed to the Warren Cir
cult. has, with his family. arrived and
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within ten minutes niteT All Alpaca
ton OF Dandey!ne you can not find a
single trace OF dandruff or falling hair
and your scalp will not itch. but what
VIII please you most will BIO after few
weeks use. when you sec new hair. fine
and doWny ut 1rst--ycs--but really new
hair--growing all over the scalp.
little Danderino Immediately dou-
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ference how dull. faded, brittle and
scraggy. just moisten a cloth with Dan
derine and carefully draw 1t through
your hair taking one small strand at n
time. The effect Is Advantageous hair
will be light, fluffy and wavy. and have
an appearance OF abundance: an in
comparable lustrc. softness and luxuri-
ance.
Get a rs cent bottle Of Knowlton's
Danderine from any drug store or toilet
counter. and prove that your hair Is rs
pretty and soft an any-that 1t has
been neglected and Injured by careless
rentmsnt-that's all--you surely can
have beautiful hair and lots Of It II you
VIII just try little Dandorlno.