Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-29
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Peter Knight, defeate
Tor political office in his town, decides
venture New York In order that the faib-
lily fortunes might benefit by the expect ei
rise OF his charming daughter Loreiel
CHAPTER IA well-known critic In.
terviews I4orele Knight, now stage beau
ty with Bergman's Revue, for special
article. Her coin-hunting mother out ines
Lorelei's ambitions. but Slosson, the 'ress
Z agent. later adds his information.
CHAPTER II1-Lorelei attends NJ llon-
ARE Hammon's gorgeous entertainment.
She meets gerkle. a wealthy dyspeptic.
who seems fond Of scandal.
CHAPTER Iv-Bob Wharton breaks In
to the ball In q novel way and wins q
thousand dollars from his father. Merkle
asks Lorclei 10 be his detective In an at
fair which he fears. The intoxicated Bob
Wharton insults Lorelei and then jumps
In the fountain.
CHAPTER Vim knights doings dis.
gust Lorelei and arouse her suspicion.
Her dressiiiG room partner looms as O.
central figure in the blackmail scheme
against Harmon Mrs Croft. tie drsaser.
tells what she heard.
CHAPTER yI-Lorelei meets Merklo %
warn him Of the proposed trap for Ham
mon They go for lorg auto ride In
the night.
CHAPTER VlI-The auto is wrecked;
Merkle and Lorelei are forced to walk to
the Chateau. Arriving, they meet Jim
Knight and suspicious companions who
leave suddenly. Harmon appears from
within and tells OF being tricked IN COM
pany with Lllas Lynn.
CHAPTER VIII~.f.oree goes shopping
and meets Mile. Demorest, notorious dan
Ger. who takes her home 70 tea Lorelei
learns that the dancer Is not what Ia said
of her
CHAPTER IX-Lllas Lynn coafcsses to
- II Aor irtR i1m1QDn.
lin Knight and his mother prepare to
force money from Merlle, using LoreiefS
ride with him as weapon.
f,IJApTrR Kim takes Lorelei to sup
ner TO avoid Bob Wharton, who, however
rnAxnectedly appears at their table. He
azure Ant his apologies to 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 Iorelei
at the theater and tells her Of her moth
er's attempt to extract blackmail from
him. Iorelei decides TO leave bcine Lllas
Lynn tells Of her past.
CHAPTER XIII-Jim Knight and Mel
cher with the help Of Lilas Lynn. force
a proposal of marriage from Bob Wharton
5 "a Il, orelei. TOO dazed TO resist the on
siaughts of tile trio I4orelel passively sub
mits to an immediate marriage 10 the
drunken wharton
CHAPTER XIV = Harmon surprises
Ydlas at her apartments and while enraged
ehe tells him she has meant to ruin him
in revenge for her fathers death. She
also tells him she Is responsible for his
troubles and that she never intended to
marry him. Ham mon att acks Lilas sha
shoots him as he advant IS toward her.
CHAPTER NV--Hammon orders Whar-
ton ana Merkle to remove him quietly to
his horne. Merkle discovers Liias in her
room In stupor from drugs. He tells
v Tim Knight to send ner out OF the coun-
try, Bob Wharton Aires cab and drives
Harmon home they leave him alone IN
his library. He thon calls his slnt and
has Merkle and the doctor summoncd.
CHAPTER XVI whal ION and Lorele
have their first home rnei togetieri cacl
Invites guest and bring about neeilnl
between the bitter enemies, Mile. Demo
rest, the dancer, ard Campbell Pope, TN
dramatic critic.
\ CHAPTER xvII-Jarys Harmon die'
Of his wound. Bob Wnarton's taWe,
visits him and offers to buy Lorelei or
4 the marriage deal She refuses and 30
rcsents his fathers statements. Mr.
Wharton offers Bob the choice Of divorce
from Lorelei or withdrawal or flnancla
support.
CHAPTER xvIII-Bob AMI Lorelei dc
eide to continue together Bob promise
reform in his habits and gets uesIl
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:he true state Of affairs. .congratulat
themselves on Iorelcl's catch.
CHAPTER xIX--Mrs. Knight become
Snraged when she learns OF Lorelcis dc
Il cision. Bob WhaNen begins to chafc unde
the absence of drink lie unsuccesstull
seeks employment.
CHAPTER XX-Innuenced by Jir
Knight Wharton breaks his resolution an
drinks. He finds a job out Is discharge
at the bchest of his father
CHAPTER XXI - Wharton bargain
with his tailor to make him society sales
man His success inspires him to intro
duee Lorelei to his circle,
CHATTER xxII--Loreei accompanle
bob 10 a week END party Bob gets drum
and leaves i.orele exposed to the annoy
a. nuoes OF Hayman. Unbeatable TO her sh
fees the house alone at night and deter
mines to leave Bob
!. ACHApTER XXt1f-Campbell Pope Dc
Af{6ines "a bring I.offlei and Bob togett
~ araln and calls Oh Adoree Dciuorcs
Win his plan. With her help he sue
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