The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26

5l2 Black building: Fathers war in- strument plans stolen. Circular birth- mark on back of hand only clue I am held by police here on charge of an- moving girls. Come at once.
 TODD DREW"
 Lamar's brows contracted suddenly as he read, Circular birthmarkp' The Red Circle, of course-and at Surfton
 Pm off to the beach-Surfton. Any thing important comes up, phone or wire. Red Circle!"
 Arriving at Surfton Lamar jumped from the step of the car and ran to- ward little group of three men, one in policeman,s uniform. He grasped the hand of the youngest of the three and shook it heartily.
 Its the most terrible mix-up all aroundr this man said to Lamar. Imagine them holding me for annoy ing women! Say. for pure imbecility, recommend me to the police of a one horse burg like this"
 See here, you!" interrupted the ennis sary of the law. ''thAtll do! I'm"
 That's all right. officer" Lamar broke in soothingly, "my friend is nat urally excited over his arrest I"ll be responsible for both"
 "So you thought you saw a Red Cir cle on this persons hand, eh?' he con- tinued suavely as they moved off the station platform.
 Just within hearing distance wom an with suitcase started suddenly.
 Thought nothing!" retorted Drew emphatically. T saw it. It was as dis tinct as-er-as anything.'
 Drew uttered a sudden grunt and pointed ahead of him. The two oth- CT men stopped short and looked.
 "A sailor suit!' whispered Drew ex- citedly. Another one! Shall we-:'
 Lamar's face lighted up. He put a detaining hand on the agitated fell lows arm.
 'Im afraid you will have to leave this sailor suit alone, Drew" he said ''The young lady is very dear friend of mine-Miss June Travis. I want you to meet her She's charming
 Within 10 feet of them. June, look ing out over the water, had been un- aware of their approach, Staring into Lamars face, now, she lost her com posture for the merest fraction of a second The next instant she had ex- tended her right hand and placed il between his two eager ones
 Drew and the count suspicious o1 any and all sailor suits, crowded up intent upon the hand that Lamar held prisoner. A smooth white surface with just the tiniest golden brown freckls on one knuckle met his eye. He laughed at the other two in sheer amusement.
 May I present MT. Drew. Miss Ira wis? And Count Freel, Miss Travis. It's strange you people haven't met before Surfton is small place." "It is strange you haven't met al some of the functions that have beer given at the hotel. You men are stop ping there and I'm sure Miss Travis attends all the dances said Max.
 q do, indeed. said June gayly There's to be a ball there tonight, by the way. Mother and I are going Won't I see you all there?" "Tll be there" he promised firmly And I'll bring the count and Drew with me, Miss Travis.
 "Just look at the crowd!" June ex. | claimed with delight as their cal | turned into the drive leading to the | hotel. This is going to be the bes l dance of the season.
 | An attendant in livery helped then | from the car. June took hold of Mary. hand and helped her up the steps. | Just don't you let me catch vol | flirting-that's all," she whispered wickedly in the old woman's ear; and ! Mrs. Travis wondered what Nary sudden indignant exclamation wal | about
 "Everyone's going inside, dear" thu l nurse said, as they reached the toI of the steps. 'Let me take you | things to the coat room or you'll b' late for the first dance" 1 "Oh, don't care about the first dance ' I haven't promised it to anyone, Tn