El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-10

TELEN and Warren arrived home
from the automobile party tired
= l. AM cross Warren had slept
very little in spite Of his remarks TO
Helen about not being a sport. and
the mosquitoes had kept Helen awake.
Consequently she had one OF her ner-
vous headaches, and it was an effort
for her 10 be agreeable. On the way
rome thai afternoon the Browns had
stopped 10 make call on some friend
who had a gorgeous home on the
Sound. and Helen lad been forced TO
smile while they were shown about
the grounds
You must all come home with me
Tor supper Mrs Holmes had remarked
Hospitality. After they were once more
seated in the car on the way home
But Helen had demurred- Not to
night thank you 1lrs- Holmes" she
had said sweetly, Mr.. Curtis is really
too tired. and 7 think we all ought
TO 80 rieEt home 1 for one want
a bath and bed as soon as possible
7 thinl- so. too" said Bunty, and
now that Helen was once more in her
own apartment she heaved a sigh of
relief
shall We get cleaned up and 20
out for screening TO eat7' Warren
had rem7rlze d
"Oh. no. dear, can get something
for US You had better get into your
bathroDe and make yourself comfort
able while 7 rummsge in the ice box
There is sue 10 be milk, and can fix
some eggs.
While Helen was busy in the kitchen
TIE doo-beu rang. and she heard War
rem exclaim Grossly as he went to an
sWer it. A strange woman stood out
side. and ds Helen had gone to the
door OF the dining room to see who II
was she could see very well The
all IN
dark blue gown and a hat and veil
She IooSei very up to date, and Helen
was curious to know who could be
wanting them at that time on sun
day night.
7 beg your pardon for knocking"
the woman said in a metallic voice
but I live IN the apartment Just un-
derneath, and I am locked out. l
with me to Pick the lock, but thought |
before 7 had him do that I would see
if by any chance your keys happened /
rem. coins back into the bedroom TO I
get his keys cut OF his pocket There /
they are. you can Try anyway
THANK you" the woman responded, 4
taking the keys and hurrying down
The Keys No Good.
Il might try the fire escape War
-en called down after her, If you
hink your window might be open"
The woman had handed the keys I
10 the 10y. who was trying to fit
7 guess they won't DO" she said
fter couple OF vain efforts No.
m afraid il would do no good TO try
he fire escape. thank you 1 am
ure that cur windows are securely I
oclCed
The ligLted warmth Of the Curtis
partment locked very. friendly and
HnHn nnHa Enau= lev Z
ut am brushed up against Warren |
s he stood in the doorway. Helen Z
ras Just rehind him. She was
ordering II she ought 10 ask the
leasant to be locked out Of ones
partment, and no doubt the woman
as tired.
DO you think we ought to ask
ether the= watched the boy prepare ]
pick the lock.
NO. I don't think so. Those locks ?
rent hard to pick. and no doubt
le woull be more comfortable in her I
Tn apartment than she would be in
IFS She doesn't know us and We
)n't know her. and we can't be I d
1thered 10 entertain her until some ?
her family return" I
It's . fuEnv state OF affairs, any / a
ay.' Heller said, as they went into ! Z
e partmSlt and closed the door s
she IS rather good looking wo- e
an warren remarked She went a
'wn in the elevator with me the other v
orning" Y
4 have noticed her. too. but 7 think
II face IS TOO hard don't like the c
ok OF her eyes. There is nothing =
arm about them" Il
Warren laughed. Some more Of ] n
iur Imagination But they are a | Il
leer family; 7 have been trying TO s.
cure ou- now they are all related, | s.
ID il certainly is q puzzle
II don't see how IL could interest |
,u." Helen said
1T doesn't. excepting that 7 am II
rious- What did you find in the / A
tchen; anHthing GOOD TO eat2' 4
There's no milk. and Mary has |
cked up the silver in the china