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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-08-24
CHAPTER XVI.

That afternoon Mrs. Knight, In a
great flutter of excitement, arrived
with Jim mt the Eegancia Embracing
her daughter in tremulous. almost tear
full delight, she burst forth;
you dear! You darlingl Jim came
home not an hour ago and told me ev-
erything. | thought l should swoon."
Told you everything?" Lorelei
flashed glance at her brother, who
made quick sign OF reinsurance.
What with Lorelels good fortune
and Iilas catastrophe Mrs, Knight was
well-nlgh dellrious. She was still re-
1oicing garrulously when Torelei burst
into one OF her rare passions Of weep
ing and buried her face in her hands.
Child alivew cried her astonished
mother. what ails you"
Instantly Jim's suspicious caught
fire.
"say! Has Bob welched?" he de-
manded harshly.
The amber head shook in negation.
isn't he--nlce to your quayered
Mrs. Knight
Eyes. But--I'm sorry l did It. He
was drinking; he didn't know what he
was doing"
"Hushp Mrs knight cast a fearful
glance over her shoulder, ut was all
straight and aboveboard, and he knew
perfectly well what he was about. Jim
would swear TO H."
Lorelel lifted a tragic. tear-stained
face 81 ought TO be hanged" she said.
jim laughed with relief. There's
gratitude for you! II had your share
OF the Wharton coin I'd let 'em hang
me--for a while"
AS mother and son were leaving, Jim
managed TO get a word in private with
his sister
Don't weaken he cautioned her.
hymns gone, and it's all over. We've
got the whip-hand on all Of 'em-Ham-
mon. Merkle, Rob, Lias-everybody.
We've got 'em all, understand We've
landed bigw
When she was alone Lorelei gave a
sigh OF relief, which changed to sob
as the sense or her helplesShess sufgeu
over her again, She had deliberately
sold herself; she YEARLY wondered
where the new road led-surely not TO
happiness.
Toward evening Adoree Demorest
telephoned. ana with many antlcipa-
tory EXPLANATIONS of pleasure invited
Lorelei 20 dine.
Il can't" answered Lorelei. family
Bother your engagements." Miss
Demorest's disappointment was keen.
Il can't even explain, unless--you'n
come here"
TO dinnerT
| Lorelel decided swiftly she dreaded
to be alone with Bob; her constraint in
his presence was painful, and be also,
before going out, had appeared very 81
/ az ease. He had not even made plans
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-08-24

for the evening meal. In view Of all
this she answered:
Yes, TO dinner. Please, please come"
Lorelei was not quite sure that Bob
would consent to dine in the modest
little home, but under the circum-
stances fdleness was maddenlng, so she
fell to work. This was very different
from what she had expected, but
everything was different. Once the
marriage had become known to Bob's
people and he had thoroughly sobered
down, once she had withdrawn from
the cast of the Revue, their real life
would begin.
Bob was pale and bit unsteady
when he arrived, but Lorelei saw that
he suffered only from the effects of his
previous debauch. He was extremely
self-conscous and uneasy In her pres
ence, though he kissed her with a
brave show OF confidence.
81 galloped into the bank just as they
slammed the DOORS" he explained, "but
my bookkeeping Is rotten"
Are you trying to tell me that you
have overdrawnP
Exactly. But I drew against the
old gentleman. as usual, so on with the
dance. What's the-er-idea of the
apron?"
Its nearly dinner time"
Bob's eyes opened With surprise.
"Why, we're going to Delmonico's."
"I'd-rather do this If you don't
mind She eyed him appealingly. IL
don't feel equal to going out tonight.
I'm-afraid
His glance frightened with admira-
ton. "Well, you look stunning in that
get-up, and I'd hate to see you change
it. Do you mean to say you can cook ?"
"Not well, but can fry almost any
thing. Mother has a maid l couldn't
afford two"
Il love fried things" he assured her,
with twinkle. And to think you're
going to cook for me! That's an ex-
perience for both of us. Let's have
some fried roast beef and fried corn
on the cob with fried salad and cheese"
Don't tease" she begged, uncertain
ly. 81 hardly know what I'm doing,
and thought this would keep me busy
until theater time"
He extended a hand timidly and
patted her arm, saying with unexpect-
ed genteness:
please don't worry. 1t was ter
nble night for all OF US. When I
think OF 1t I'm sure Ii must have been
a dream. l saw Merkle. He got back
to Hammon's house ahead Of the doc
tor and nobody suspects the truth. But
the Street is In chaos, and all of Ham
mons companies are feeling the
strain"
Shouldn't you have been at bust
ness on such day."
Bob shrugged carelessly. I'm only
Joke broker. The governor thinks
firm name looks well on my cards. l
hope he doesn't lose more than a mil
lion in this flurry-it won't improve his
disposition. But--wait TIL he learns
I've married girl who can fry
things. By the way" Bob paused.
II invited a friend to dine with us to-
night"
Lorelei was less dismayed than he
had expected. $50 have l." she said.
II thought 1t might be pleasanter
for you" he explained, bit awkward
ly, "inasmuch as were not very we'll
acquainted. l saw before I went out
that you were--er-embarras
and" He flushed boyishly, scarce
" conscious of the dellcacy that had
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-08-24

the ciaptrap music Of the day. Once
he had found a means of occupying
himself. Pope surrendered to his inn
pulse and in measure forgot his sur
roundings
A short time later Lorelei turned
from the kitcbenette to find Adoree
Demorest poised, a salad-bowl in one
hand. wooden spoon gripped in the
| other, on her face a rapt expression of
beatitude.
Have you rubbed the dish with gar
licT" inquired Lorelei.
Adoree reused herself slowly.
"Lordy" she whispered. I'D give both
legs to the knee and one eye if | could
play like that. The mean little shrimpw
The embers of her resentment were
still glowing when the four finally seat
ed themselves at the table A furtive
glance In Pope's direction showed that
he was studiously avoiding her eyes
she prepared once more to begin the
process of fiaying him.
you've been away for some time,
haven't your" Bob was asking.
Pope nodded 81 hate New York. I
went as far away as l could get, and
l managed to return Just two jumps
ahead of the sheriff. 1t will take me
six months to pay my debts. I'm a
grand little business man."
what was it this time? Miningf"
mo. Poultry" Adoree pricked up
her ears.
"You went West, eh?" pursued Bob.
mo. East-Long Island. l saw a
great opportunity to make money; so
found farm on lake, bought it, and
went to raising ducks"
"Ducksw breathlessly exclaimed
Miss Demorest; but her interruption
went unnoticed.
| Campbell Pope's features shone with
! the gentle light of pleasurable re-
membrance. at was lovely and quiet
out there The local inhabitants We're
shy but friendly; they did me no harm.
Butt was no place for ducks; they
swan all over the pond. They swan
all their fat off, and had the pond
dredged and never found an egg"
Miss Demorest giggled audibly; she
had lost all interest in her food; she
was tingling with excitement.
why didn't you fence them in?" she
asked.
Pope eyed her for fleeing instant,
then his gaze wavered.
| II fenced in the whole pond to begin
with. 1t nearly broke me-"
"a duck shouldn't have much water.
| What kind were they?"
plymouth Rocks, or Holsteins, or
Jersey Lilies-anyhow they were
white"
white Pekinsw
The critic frowned argumentatively.
swim2 What is his object? We had
| six on my fathers farm, and they
swan all the time. OF course, six isn't
many, but"
Naturally they didn't do we'll"
Bob Wharton signaled frantically to
his wife, but there was no stopping the
discussion that had begun to rage back
| and forth. 1t lasted until the conclu-
sion Of the meal, and it was only with
an effort that Adoree tore herself away.
she was in her element, and in a little
time had won the critics undivided at
tention; he listened with absorption;
he even made occasional notes.
As the two girls dressed hurriedly
for the theater Adoree confessed:
"Gollyl I'm glad I stayed. He's not
bright; he's perfectly silly about some
things, and yet he's the most interest
ing taiker l ever heard. And-can't
he play pianoT
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-08-24

same time he had become more .oo
more unapproachable. Unlimited nova.
had forced him into the peculiar isolo
ton of chief executive; he had grown
hard, suspicious, arbitrary. Even 70
his son he had been for years a remote
being.
IL was not until the last conference
had broken up, not until tbe las+ So,
had been disposed for the coming bat,
tie, that he spoke to Merkle az ROM
marriage. Merkle told him what h.,
knew, and the old man listened silent.
". Then he drove to the Eleqanoio
Bob and Lorelei had iust rot,,rra,
from the theater, much, be il said
against the bridegroom's wishes Poh
mad been eager to begin the celebration
OF his marriage in fitting manner ana
1t had required the shock OF uar,,,o,,,'
death added to Lorelers entrao+,o., -
dissuade him from night or bilar,+,,
lie was flushed with drink, and in con.
sequence more than a little resentfrl
when she insisted upon spending an
other night In the modest little home
Say! I'm not used to this kind NJ a
place." he argued. 'Tm NOT . cova
dweller. IT'S lovely fat-for a mur.
der-but it's no place to live"
Don't be silly" she told him. eve
acted on impulse; we can't change
everything at moments notice"
"But-people take trips when thew
get married"
Il can't quit the show without two
weeks notice"
Two weeks" He was aghast
1.-TWO minutes. Two seconds. won't
have you lodging around stage doors"
Bergman won't let me go: IL
wouldn't be right to ask him"
But Bob was insistent. ~ intend tn
cure you of the work habit You must
learn to scorn it. Look at me. I'm an
example Of the unearned increment.
Wen kiss this dinky fiat fond fare
well-it's impossible, really-I refuse
to share such dark secret with you.
| Tomorrow we leave it for the third and
last time. What d'you say to the sunny
side of the Ritz until we decide where
we want to travel?"
Just then the apartment bell rang.
Bob went TO the door. He returned
with his father at his heels. Mr. Whar-
ton tramped In grizzly, nodded at his
daughter-in-law, who had risen at the
first sound OF his voice, then ran his
eyes swiftly over the surroundings.
II hear you've made fooi OF your
self again." he began, showing his
teeth In a faint smile. Have you
given up your apartment at the Charlie
voix?"
"Not yet" said Bob. Were consid-
ering a suite at the Ritz for a few
days"
Indeed. You're going back to the
Charlevoix tonight"
Lorelei started She had expected
opposition, but was unprepared for
anything so blunt and businesslike. II
think you and Bob can talk more free
ly If leave you alone" she said,
Hannibal Wharton replied shortly:
mo, don't leave. I'll talk freer with
you here"
! 1t appeared, however. that Robert
stood in no awe Of his fathers anger
he said lightly:
''They never come back, dad. I'm
regular married man. Lorelei is my
royal consort, my yoke-mate, my rib,
Well have to scratch the Charlevoix."
This levity left the caller unmovedi
to Lorelei he explained:
81 want no notoriety, so all we need
talk about is terms. You'll fare better
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-08-24
SYNOPSIS.
10

Peter Knight, defeated for political of
nee In his town. decides to venture New
York in order that the family fortunes
might benefit by the expected rise Of his
charming daughter. Lorelei. we'll
known critic Interviews Lorelei Knight
now stage beauty with Bergman's Revue
for special article. Her coin hunting
mother outlines Lorelei's ambitions, but
5losson. the press agent, later adds his
information. Dorelei attends Millionaire
Hammons gorgeous entertainment. She
yneetB Msrkle, a wealthy dyspeptic. Bob
Wharton comes unlimited. Lorelei dis
covers a blackmail plot against Harmon.
IA which her mother Ia involved herltle
and Lorelei have an auto wreck. The
blackmailers besmirch her good name,
I,orelei learns her mother is an uneoru-
pulous plotter She finds In Adoree Dem
crest a real friend and finds Bob Whar-
ton b likable. Lorelei leaves her family
and goes TO live alone. Lorelei and drum
ken Bob Wharton are tricked into mar
rage. Lilas shoots and wounds Ham
mon seriously.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-08-24
CHAPTER XV--contlnued.

Bob refined in and leaped from his
box. Merkle had the cab door open
and was hosting Harmon from his
seat.
Have you got the key7" Bob asked,
swiftly.
Eyes. Help me! He's tainted, l
think"
They lifted the nalf-conscious man
ont, then with him between them strug-
gied up the steps; but Hammons feet
dragged; he hung very heavy in their
arms.
merkle was not a strong man; he
was painting, and his hands shook as
he fumbled with the lock. The key
escaped him and tinkled upon the
stone.
Hurry! Here comes the watch
man" Bob was gazing over his shout
der at the slowly approaching figure.
A second but brlefer delay, and they
stood In the gloom of the marble foyer
hall. Then they shuffled across the
floor TO the great, curvIng stairway.
Harmon had assured them that there
would be no one In the house except
Orson, his man, and some of the htch-
en- servants, the others having followed
their mistress 10 the country; neverthe-
less the rescuers' nerves were painfully
taut, and they tried to go as silently
as burglars; when they finally gained
the library, they were dreuched with
Precipitation. Merkle switched on the
lights; they deposited the wounded
man on a couch and bent over him.
Harmon WINS not dead Merkle felt
his way into the darkened regions at
the rear aud returned with a glass Of
spirits. Under his and Bob's minlstra-
lions the unconscious man opened his
eyes.
you got me here, didn't your" no
whispered, as he took In his surround
ings. Now go-eyerythlng is all
right"
Were not going to leave you"
Merkle said, positively.
moi" echoed Bob, "I'll wake up Or
con while John telephones the doctor"
But Harmon forbade Bob's move
ment with frown. 1t was plain that
despite his weakness his mind re-
manned clear,
Listen to me-" he ordered. prop
me up-put me In that chair I'm
choking" They did IA he directed,
That's better. Now, you mustn't be
seen here-elther Of you. We can't
explain" He checked Merkle. IL
know best Go home; it's only two
blocks-Tll telephone"
you'll ring for Orson Quick2"
Harmon nodded.
Rotten way 70 leave a man" Bob
mumbed, "Td rather stick It out and
face the music"
go. go! You're wasting time"
aammou's brow was wrinkled with
pain and anger You've been good !;
now hurry"
Merkle's thin face was marked with
deep feeling Yes" he agreed
There's nothing else for us to do but
tell Orson TO phone me quick. III be
back here in Ave minutes" Then he
and Bob stole out OF the house ms Out.
etly as they had stolen in
They got into the cab and drove
away without exciting suspicion.
Merkle allghted two blocks up the ave
nue. and sped 10 his own house, Bob
turned his jaded nag westward through
the sunken road that led toward the
Elegancia and Lorelei
The owner OF the equipage was wait.
sng patiently, and there still lacked
something Of the allotted hour when
she exchanged garments had been
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-08-24

Adoree Demorest, the dancer,
and Campbell Pope, the critic,
once more. He Is the man who
told all New York through hls
dramatic column that she was
the most shameless woman on
the stage. Really good girl,
she naturally desplses him for
thus besmlrchIna her. Well, they
meet at dinner. How the bar
rier between them Is broken and
how they begin friendship is
told In delightful manner in this
lnstaiiment.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-08-24

nv dealing directly with me than
through lawyers-Ill fight a lawsuit
so let's get down to business lou
should realize. however, that these icy,
Elements are never as large as they =
advertised. I'll pay you ten tnousa ~ y,
dollars and stand the costs OF the ui'
yorce proceedings"
you are making mlstaAe'
told him, quietly. 49,.
"Not at all! Not at all" BAR W. -,
ton exclaimed, irritably. 81 kno" .sa !
sentiment when / see T. ana =. -,
the bin for this counterfeit, but ! % '''
tired to argue
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-08-24

Harmon has been shot. The prob
lem is TO get him home unseen. Bob
Wharton rents q hack and drives II
himaeif.
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western or state saengerfest, and with
membership OF about eighty active
singers.
The following program will be rendered
by the Concordia Singing society under
the direction of Mr.. IN. Rud. Reese.
Concordia-March ..........T .Th. Rud. Reese
Concordia with piano accompaniment.
Regrussungs-R -Rede.
Kaiser Quartet Jos Haydn
LIST violin, Mss Madge West I'd violin,
Miss Vivianne West viola, Miss
Elise West cello, Miss
- Belle West -.. -
Sextet aus der Opera: LUCIA dl Lam
nlermoor .........:..... ....,.'....G. Verdi
Mrs. Gus Icken. Miss Emma wilke. Miss
Emma Reese, Miss Else Drewes and
Mrs. Dora Hinrchs.
Morgenstandchen ................ A. Simon
Mannerchor a la capella.
Mutterseelen ALIEN .............. Il, Braun
soprano Solo by Gus Icken assisted by
Coneordia Singing Society.
Morning Song ...................,A. Eigar.
Piano Quartet: Miss MRdge West
Miss Vivianna West, Miss Elise
West and Miss Belle West
Poeten auf der Alm.....F. Engelsberger
Mixed chorus with plano
accompaniment.
Director Tn. Rud. Reese.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-06
C0NC0RDIA SOCIETY GIVES
CONCERT NEXT SUNDAY

The concordia Singing society. an or
ganization consisting -of women singers,
will give its seventh annual concert on
Sunday afternoon, February 13. at $3.50
O'Clock, at the music home. The Con-
cordia Singing society was organized in
1909 with membership of about fifteen.
Today It is the only organization OF its
kind that has ever taken part in a North
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-06
n,nni B,rith Gives smoker.

William Mckinley Lodge No. 521, Inde-
pendent Order of B'nai Birth. gave
smoker Thursday evening at Metropolitan
hall in honor OF a large class Of candi-
dates. They we're all initiated into the
mysteries of the exalted second degree.
p. Blazer was selected by the elass to
represent them and gave the class ora
tion. The speakers were: Rabbi Freder-
lex Cohn. Izidor Zieger. j. Simon. NJ
Monheit. Isidor Reese Harry Dworsky
E. Blazer was elected by unanimous
vote as keeper OF the scrolls for this dis
trict and installed. with great pomp and
ceremony.
The Council Bluffs and Nebraska lodges
attended as guests in large body, and
all in all it was one of the most success
full affairs the lodge ever gave. Refresh
ments were served.
Uniform Review Hive No. 30, Ladies Of
the Maccabees, gives a card party In its
lodge rooms at Baright hall. Nineteenth
and Farnam streets, February IL.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-06

KnjgBts an d Ladies OF Security
b IsoyaS Cogncii No. 2s4S will give dance
February fasat the Danish, Odd Fellows'
hail. Twenty-fifth avenue and Leaven-
worth street
OMAHA z S6ncil No. s295 will give card
marty ana dance at Myrtle hall Tuesday
evening, sRefreshments will be served.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-06
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ns, neach Camp Initiation.

Beaqh f7mp. Modern Woodmen Of
Amerfas hed another very enthusiastic
meetins6 h1adas night. The first class
initiation Of the year consisted Of six new
rnembeFs, The work was put on by the
Beach camp drill team and was very i'm
nTessivs District Deputy W. d. Wood
made proposition to the neighbors
which Is worthy OF the attention OF all
Woodmen, and which Neighbor Wood Will
be glad to repeat to any Woodman call
ing hin > bout IL. Beach camps meetings
are beeQning- more and more interesting.
the Entertainments committee is putting
on some. very lively times and any Wood
man W1tosdoes not attend camp meeting
is missing, something truly worth while.
The Beach camp drill team is also fast
c0min 3falsRs trout. and IL Is putting on
some work that is a pleasure 10 witness.
The next class initiation viii be about
April !. when an extra large class is ex-
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-06
Furniture Samples

and Odd Pieces at Small Fart of
Actual Retail Worth This Week.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-06
Hen Hur Card Party.

On next Wednesday evening Omaha
court No. 10, Tribe of Ben Hur, viii give
a card party and dance for its members
and their. friends. This entertainment will
be given to introduce the new district
manager, Mr.. Charles Lee. and his wife.
Dr. Lee.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-06
ass % Sd. Grorre.

sha "a Lodge No. $50 will hold its
first 6fhii Sbnoker Wednesday at $50
p M q tle lodge room at Baright hall.
This beng ne occasion OF the first ami
yersafye the copImittee i'm charge is doing
an inf sapgwer to make this evening
success Fhere will be a short business
session befeselthe entertainment, and all
brothers are asked tn attend early for
this reSo5nsnN sTt 's2
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-06

QUARTET TO SING AT AUTO sHow-one of the best
mixed quares in the United States is the way musical
critics view the La Sale Opera quartet of Chicago which
will sing every afternoon and evening during the big motor
display in Omaha ~ '' ~f..a
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-06

pected. The full initiation work Of the
new ritual will be used. All Modern
woodmen are urged to attend.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-06
Badger signs with sox.

Malcolm Calvin. Wisconsin university
signed contract with the White Sox.
The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-12-30
ZION CHURCH NOTES.

The Christmas exercises this year
at Zion surpases in beauty and inter.
est anything the church has ever
known, the white Gifts" service
reaching . climax far beyond the ex.
pectation Of any Of those who were re.
sponsible for carrying out the plans
The decorations were more beautiful,
the program was interesting. and the
response Of the congregation in its
Offering was as overwhelming as 1t
was generous. Packages and bundles
containing food and clothing were
piled high about the cross, while the
total offerings In money amounted to
$122.S9. At the least calculation $3.50
would not cover the value Of the gifts
presented to the Lords poor. Natur.
ally the congregation and pastor were
jubilant at this beautiful result.
At six o'clock Christmas morning q
pleudid congregation OF worshippera
altered to honor the birth Of the
Savior. Tho pastor gave Z message
which reached the hearts. The peo
pie having generously responded t.
he calls OF the needy, with glowing
hearts returned to their homes to en-
ioy the seasons bounty In Christmas
gratitude.