Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Peter Knight, defeated
Tor political office in his town, decides to
venture New York in order that the fam
lily fortunes might benefit by the expected
rise OF his charming daughter, Lorelei
CHAPTER liza well-known critic in
terviews Lorelei Knight. now stage beau
~ with Bergman's Revue, for a special
article. Her coin-hunting mother outlines
Lorelei,s ambitions, but slosson. the press
agent later adds his Information.
CHAPTER III-Lorelei attends Million
eire Hammon's gorgeous entertainment
She meets Merkle, wealthy dyspeptic,
who seems fond of scandal.
CHAPTER IY-Rob Wharton breaks In
to the ball In novel way and wins O
thousand dollars from his father. Merkle
fair which he fears. The intoxicated Bob
Wharton insults Lorelei and then jumps
In the fountain.
CHAPTER v--Jim Knights doings dis
eust Lorelei and arouse her suspicion.
Her dressing room. partner looms as q
central figure in the blackmail scheme
against Harmon. Mrs. Croft the dresser,
tells what she heard.
CHAPTER vI-Lorelei meets Merkle to
warn him of the proposed trap for Ham,
mon. They go for long auto ride In
the night.
CHAPTER vII-The auto Is wrecked:
Merkle and Lorelei are forced to walk to
the Chateau, ArrlNlHgp tuey meet jim
Knight and suspicious companions who
leave suddenly. Harmon appears from
within and tells of being trlcked in COM
pany with Lilas Lynn.
Nh CHAPTER V1II-Lorelei goes shopping
tand meets Mile. Demorest, notorious dan
Ger, who takes her home 20 tea. Lorelei
learns that the dancer is not what is said
Of her.
N CHAPTER Ix--I.ilas Lynn confesses to
Lorelei her intentions as to Harmon.
Jim knight and his mother prepare to
force money from MerlSle, using Lorelei's
ride with him as weapon.
Il CHAPTER x--Jim takes Loree to sup
per to avoid Bob Wharton. who, however,
Unexpectedly appears at their table He
pours out his apologies 10 Lorelei and tells
her that her brother arranged the meet
ing for money. Lorelei saves the drunken
Wharton from Jim and his gang.
CHAPTER XI--Merkle calls on Lorelei
mt the theater and tells her Of her moth
er's attempt to extract blackmail from
him Lorelei decides TO leave home. Lilas
Lynn tells OF her past
II CHAPTER XII Bergman forces Lorelei
ito dinner and promptly loses control of his
Econduct Bob Wharton proves d friend in
1need. as we'll as dancing instructor to
clergyman.
4 Lilas nodded and smiled at the be-
swildered lover. "Thats the way to
put It over, Bob---before witnesses"
Don't joke about such things"
cried Lorclci sharply.
"Joke? Who's jok.ng?" Jim was in
dignant and glanced appealingly at
Bob. you meant II. didn't you?"
u "Sure. No jok.n@ natter Bob
declared vaguely. 81 was just say
ing that this Is no lie for fellow
to lead-batting round the. way / do;
then Jim said mean said--I need
led wife. a beautiful wife. never
saw girl be-, utful enough to suit me
before. and he said"
Jim's relief came as IN explosion.
I "There! That's Engli.h. You spoke
NJ mouthfnl that time, Bob, for she
tcertainly Is b beauty light. But I
pdidn't think you had the nerve to ask
her. II she says yes, you i be the luck
sAcst mans In New Yorl--the whole
Clowns crazy about her"
yS"We'll make her say yes" Lilas add.
lea, with drunken decision. Come,
Hdear, say IT, She bent a flushed face
Howard Lorele and laid n loose hand
upon her arm. "Wel? What's your
dhswer?s
\ Bob fixed heavy eyes upon his
hearts desire and echoed: Yes what
40 you sayY More than once in his
sober moments he had pondered such
sa query, and now that 1t appeared to
have taken shape without conscious ef-
Efort, ne was not dlspleased with him
tsef
4 Il say, you don't know what you'll re
Sdping," Lcrelei responded, curly.
! Now, Bob, like all men in his con
dition, was quitc certnin that he was
IN perfect possession of bis faculties,
|, and Il, therefore he very naturally re-
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