The Washington times., 1916-05-28


n cat arose from the seat Of the
~ armchair by the window, where
II had been summing itself. It's
black back was arched and It began
| to spit. The girl approached It. with
hand outstretched to caress 1t. but
the animal sprang wildly out Of the
chair. scuttling through the door to the
CORRIDOR!
Myra Maynard laughed as she turned
| toward her dresser and began to rum
mage through the drawers for a Jewel
box. There was strange look Of
greedy Joy on her face as she slipped
| the dinner rings on her fingers, placed
bracelet. set with diamonds. on her
A sparkling lavalliere was slipped about
her neck. and two pendants were put
IN the pocket of her heavy street coat: /,
The girl lifted her handSsE opened
folded check. Then she awkwardly
donned the coat. man-fashion. button
ing It the wrong way!
! Her hat was the next difficulty. This
she put on at several angles. after APP
Identity Of front or back
While she was thus engaged. the
siishting from taxicab, had rushed
into the vestibuie breathlessly.
Mrs. MAYNARD. ] must speak to you
at once" he cried.
Doctor. you offend me with your re-
marks" began Myra's mother. but the
physician stopped her impetuously:
But, I must tell you. In Heavens
name. believe me! Myra's spirit is gone
anu in its place"
THAT is ridiculous. We have had
enough of this buffoonery." declared
Mrs. Maynard in disgust. II must ask
you to leave, Mr.: Alden.
Unseen by Alden. Myra had slipped
down to the broad stairgay to eayesdrop
IN an ugly. unfamiliar snarl. while her
hands clenched In rage.
Before the doctor could continue,
another visitor rang the doorbell. 1t
Debonair, suave. and self-confdent
as usual. he stepped into the vestibule
with a look OF well-bred surprise at
the evident perturbation of the
"Why. good morning. everyone! Moth
ing wrong. ] trust" he began.
Step into the music room, Arthur. I
am bidding good-by to DR.. Alden" said
until his rival had passed out of ear
shot. He did not Sc the surprise on
varney's face as he found the girl
listening on the other side of the closed
door. She shut 1t hastily and bade him
Join her eavesdropping!
"I beg OF you to believe me, Mrs.
Maynard" the doctor continued. II
, have tried so hard to save her. as
t Good morning. Doctor Alden" was
the cold response.
. "oh. you are her mother. Won't you
: help me? Mrs. MSSnard. I-I-love
: her"
. The door of the music room opened,
. and Myra Maynard emerged. leading
e Varney by the arm.
Alden looked at her as though he
I back in alarm. Myra spoke:
g to be married.
he looked into the girls eyes. and
!. then at the other two. Mrs Maynard
d clasped her hands nervously. and then
tried to laugh. ,..
4 You are Joking. my dear. You
v she faltered.
y won't permit this crime" cried
e Alden tense with fury ."This T. MOI
u Varney stepped in between the rag
re ing physician and the girl with out
stretched arm.
o manded,. II am engaged to Miss Myrs
Maynard, and I order you to leav,
T. this house before the servants put yol
" out 4 you don't I'll throw you gu
W Alden's head dropped as he turnec
10 the triumphant faces OF Myra ant
N Harney; he left the house, walking
Myra smiled at Varney. who impul
IN sively threw his arms aboN her. A
7 last he had won his goal! Despite tn
n cleverness of the astounding physician
!" the work OF months was success.
He leaned forward to claim the tirs
" kiss of their betrothal. But as he di,
"a SO surprising slap on the cheek greet
- ''Oh Myra!" he cried. in an aggrieve