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II thought possibly Mrs. Merrilees had
arrived during the day"
'Yes," Lydia affirmed, "she did---this
afternoon, believe"
The smile became even more remote
ly regretful. "Tm sorry, but Mrs. Mer-
rilees Is not among our guests"
Some instants later Lydia became
conscious that she was staring, to the
panied embarrassment of the young
man. Hastily averting her gaze. she
remarked the clock, and mechanically
noted the hour: it was quarter to
eleven.
"Are you sureY she faltered.
ooh, quite"
But Craven had promised to meet
her there, had given her the necklace
to deliver to Betty at the Margrave.
Impossible that he could be mistaken
as to his fiancee's hotel, he who had
been flying round all afternoon, 'get-
ting Betty settled"-his very words!
Insensibly Lydia's eyes darkened
and became informed with an express
sion that had suited better the eyes of
one by right of years more Injured to
mental anguish.
'But surely this is the Margrave"
Eyes it Is. Mrs. Merrilees may be at
the Plaza, or the Savoy, or the Neither
lands, even the st. Regis-not quite so
near. If you care to sit down q mo-
ment, I'll inquire by telephone"
you're very kind" said Lydia "but
I fancy I won't have to trouble you.
Mrs. Beggarstaff will know. / hope I'm
not mistaken in believing that she is
stopping here?"
The smile of the young man passed
the bounds of strict decorum, as from
desk clerk to one of the public. He
was enchanted to be able to answer
reassaringly.
ut was good of you to come over so
late, dear-to please an old woman"
With this the Dowager Dragon took
Betty Merrilees into her arms and
kissed her on both cheeks.
Truth to tell, for the fun of it." said
Mrs. Merrilees. II was glad of an ex-
cuse to stay up. Tn possessed of q
devil fought. If wasn't at heart a re-
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a rRiuMPH AT THE STYLE SHOW.

At the initial style show for the dis
play of apparel for the winter season
this Flanders evening gown made u
brilliant triumph. In the cold black
and white of the picture 1t is impOssi-
Bile to even hint at the wonderful man
agement of colors and adaptation of
materials to effects that made this
gown the delight of critics. But they
were quick to perceive that the de-
signer understood all the possibilities
of her fabrics and she used them with
the sure hand of MASTER
The dancing flames of an early au-
tumn fire might have inspired this
gown; at all events its colors and spar-
kle may be found just there, for the
underdress is of flame-coIored satin
and is cut, after the manner of this
seasons evening gown, very low at the
back. But the back is not left uncov-
ered for there is an overdress of
sapphire blue net that wells the under
dress from neck to hem. II supports
mnny bands of blue sequins that catch
the light like the little blue flames that
play over the glowing Goals of fire.
A ruffle about the neck is edged with i
single row of seouins and three rows
of them extend over the shoulders.
The round buttons are covered with
them.
The management of the net at the
back of the bodice. where 1t appeared
like cape partly fastened to the skirt.
was matter of much comment. II
was new for one thing. and beautiful
Tor another. This gown appeared in a
small GALAXY of other beautiful eve
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To Preserve Timberina.

The use of poison sprays has not
only been found effective in preventing
the destruction of plants and fruits.
but it is now being tested as means
of preserving buildings. The timber
ing of Westminster hail, the famous
old structure adjoining the British
houses of parliament, has suffered
greatly from the ravages of wood
worm, Nestobium tesselatum. Archi-
tect Frank Baines, who states that
the grub lives only in the oak. finds
that holes large enough to bury
man waist deep have been made In
the oak trusses of the magnificent roof,
with its shingled span Of GS feet and
he believes the work of destruction
has been going on 400 years. Some of
the patching done 100 years ago has
shared the attacks made on older por-
tions AS n last measure of protec-
ton, a spraying mixture has been pre-
pared by Prof. III. M. LEROY from
cedar wood oil, soft soap. parafIin wax
and certain powerful chemicals. and
the several applications Of this that
have been made are expected to give
relief,
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ming gowns and was the bright particu-
lar star of the collection.
Along with chrysanthe NUNS, that
come with the falling leaves and winds
with a tooth in them. that ushers in
the winter, lot of pretty and friv-
ol0us tea aprons blossom out in the
shops. They foretell the holidays and
every year do their bit toward maxi
Ing a joyous se,son. With them ere
small, gay sewing aprons ornamental
and useful also These are made of
lowered voile, or lawn and @of or
candle and bntiste, like the ten
aprons. Almost any of the sheer Ia
brics used for midsummer frocks are
as well suited 10 sewing aprons and
breakfast jackets.
The tea aprons pictured nre made
of organdie, but batiste and fine voile.
or other sheer weaves In cotton do as
we'll. val lace insertion Is set in there
aprons and lace edgings finish them.
A small motif Of Irish CROCHET lace
is given the most conspicuous place
in the apron ut the left with little
bow OF satin -ibloD placed on 1t ny
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spectacle widow woman, I'd cut loose
cents I'd head a mob to burn the Gus
tomhouse and lynch that man Loeb"
Divested of her wraps, she sailed
tempestuously into the drawing room
Of the Beggarstaff suite-where Peter
Trait uprose from comfort in a wing
chair and bowed politely.
mo wonder they call him Loeb the
poor Indian'!" he commented. Though
believe the poor man would die happy
if he could get just one long. lingering
slant at you as you look tonight. Rip
PIN"
II feel like rippin' something or
somebody, Peter" Betty declared with
a brief, metallic laugh. Then she
deigned to notice the other man pres
ent. "Oh, you, is it, Mr.. Quoin? Hardly
expected to find you here"
deep regrets !" the detective replied
cheerfully-and for that was shown a
cold If adorable shoulder.
"Oh, come now, Betty!" Peter pro-
tested. "Don't cut up rough with
Quoin, Angels could do no more than
he has done today"
s'He still has a sneaking suspicion
that really did smuggle that necklace.
Do you believe it too?"
Don't ask me: might tell you"
"And your" Mrs. Merrilees demand
ed holly of the Dowager Dragon.
81 don't think you above anything
I'd stoop to-if you want the truth, my
dear. 1 myself wasted several hours
today trying to make the customs look
foolish, and-how shall say it, Peter?"
Didn't get away with it,
"Much as I disapproye of slang
thank you. Peter"
$50 all three of you are against me p
Mrs. Merrilees lounged more deeply in
her chair, swept their faces with in
solent eyes, and laughed unpleasantly.
"Well, I've been spelling for a row all
day, and now I'm going to have one or
know the reason why"
Make your mind easy about that"
Peter advised gravely. 'As a tidy
young dlsturber of the peace, Betty,
you show class"
"Shut up, Peterw Again her glance
challenged the three. whats upY
she demanded in sudden suspicion.
"You didn't call me over here now just
to tell me you believe me capable Of
smuggling that collar-you know you
didn'tw
mo, my dear" Mrs. Beggarstaff re-
piled; "but we did want to talk with
you about it,"
"Well?"
Its this way. Mrs. Merrffees."
Quoin volunteered: "We're all your
friends, and all my interest in this
matter is purely unprofessional as far
as you are personally involved"
Mrs. Merrilees nodded brusquely,
but focused an interested regard on the
face of the detective. Proceed" she
said sweetly.
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CHAPTER xlI-contlnued.

anyway" Lydia returned, tive the
address in my pocketbook. Mrs. Beg
garstaff is stopping there too, you
know, and I'm to lunch with her Mon
dayp
.'To be surel" Craven opened his
arms and stepped toward her. my
dear, dear girl, you don't know what
help you are to meI'
Lydia didn't move or speak; but her
direct and searching gaze proved dis
eOncerting. With arms almost about
her, Craven hesitated, his look at once
abashed and aggrieved. my dear
Liddyp' he expostulated.
The girl sighed and shook her head.
I'm sorry, father. No, please don't
say anything more. I'm glad to be of
service, and perhaps, in the course of
time, shall understand you better.
But tonight" She made helpless
gesture, in unfeigned sadness. "There
are too many misunderstanding be-
tween us. and don't seem able to
think clearly enough to reconcile them
tonight. Tomorrow. hope"
She was at the door before Craven
found reply. Eat your pleasure, my
ladyl" he laughed, not pleasantly. Il
confess it's new thought to me, that
man In my position may have no Sc
crets from his child"
"please don't say any more tonight"
Lydia begged, with her hand on the
knob.
ooh, very well !" he returned with a
shrug and grimace of strained patience.
"But-half q minutei !"
Opening the door for her, he followed
out into the hall, where stolid bellboy
was waiting for his answer to the
knave of clubs. To him Craven pre-
scented piece of silver.
"See my daughter down to the ladies'
entrance" he said, "the Forty-sixth
street elevator, you understand-and
after that send up the gentleman who
brought that note, by the Broadway
elevator"
Eyes, sir" the youth mumbled ador-
ingly to his tip.
Craven stood watching the figures of
Lydia and the bellboy diminish down
the perspective of the long corridor,
until they turned a corner
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Keen Business Man.

Excuse me, SIR said Bilson, lit
tie timidly, "but you appear to be
following me. Is there anything you
want?"
"Weel, I'm just trying to find where
you live, and introduce myself, like
I'm Mcpherson, the undertaken" said
the burly stranger.
"Oh-er-quite so! I'm pleased &c
meet you, I'm surei But there's no
body dead at my placer
Nae, nae!" said the undertaken.
smiling sweetly. But just heerd
you cough, an haze hopes r'-London
Answers.
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An Egyptian Type Neaiiaee.

A delicate negligee in flesh crepe de
chine is made on simple Egyptian lines
and discloses an empire front. The
empire bodice is outlined with vari-
egated sizes of honey-bird blue beads.
There is cap matching this. which
Is q reproduction of an Arabs desert
tnrhan with the flowing ends MS Il long
veil in the back. Flat-heeled shoes Of
rose satin with basket decoration Of
roses made from ombre ribbon in the
seven colors are shown.
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No Need for DELAY

Johnny was invited to a party, but
could not go. because he had to go with
his mother to the depot to meet mis-
uncle. Upon the III tIe's arrival he said
to Johnny: "If you are good boy
while am here will buy you base
ball." whereupon Johnny replied: "You
don't need TO wait. You can buy 1t
right away. Just think how good /
was-I stayed away from party to
meet you"
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CHAPTER XII.

The taxicab chose the northwest cor
ner of Fifty-sixth street as the most in
convenient spot attainable to blow out
luckily in New Yorks gigantic lottery
of chauffeurs. This man knew his husi-
ness. Before the girl had recovered
from the sock of the tire explosion
and the subsequent shaking up he had
brought his machine to a standstill,
jumped down, and was communing
with himself in terms of confidential
profanity concerning the ruined tire.
Iron. opening the door, he an
NOTE 4 that this was the last stop.
"Sorry. he said, ''but I got no spare
tire. and If / had I'd need half an hour
to make The change. Now I'll have to
wait for the repair car"
A prey to vague mistrust, Lydia got
out. Southwark the avenue lay black
and lonely save for the lurching lights
of an ungainly bus cropping over the
wet asphalt; to the north the plaza was
like a well in the air, shot through and
through with glimmering light.
1T don't know what to d." Lydia
gentured in her distress. "Tm a
stranger in New York" With pang
she realized how fatal such an admis-
sion might prove. :
But her chauffeur was prosaic soul,
who had never chartered his car to a
gang, and rocked little of the terrors OF
New York for the overseas immigrant.
sThe clock says dollar twenty" he
responded, with disguised jerk re-
storing the Stag" to perpendicular.
"oh!' said Lydia brightly, after a
blank moment; and found her purse.
"PIease tell me the way to the nearest
cab rank"
"Cab rank" was a term not in the
chauffeur's vocabulary; but he Crap
pied manfully with it's occult sig
nificance. "You mean stand" he ex-
planned, not unkindly. IF you don't
mind walking a couple o. blocks, I'll
take you to the Margrave. That's
about the nearest, and anyway 1 got
to telephone for the repair car
sThank you" said Lydia timidly-
gratitude leaping in her heart to that
kind destiny which had ordered Ibis
accident in just this spot. The Mar
gravel
Lydia marched resolutely into the
hotel. She would be delayed not five
minutes longer than if she was to en-
gage another cab Immediately. Let
Craven object If he cared to, when ia
formed She had every reasonable ex-
cuse for desiring to rid herself of her
responsibility as quickly as possible
and wash her hands of the whole mat
ter: she never wanted to see the collar
again.
IT was evidently defective hearing
alone that caused the desk clerk to re-
quire repetition Of the name.
Mrs. Merrilees."
The clerk retired to consult the room
rack. and presently returned with the
oficisl smile, impersonally apologize.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-11-22
War Declared on
Rats by U. S. Govt.

The government at Washington is pre-
pairing a campaign that should be eifec-
tive in killing the rats that are SO destruc-
tive both to lives and property. A COM
sentative estimate places the loss of food
stuffs from rats at over two hundred mill
lion dollars annually. and in the present
scarcity of food, this loss must be pre-
vented. The most efficient way to kin
the Rat is by the use of Stearns' Paste.
and thousands of dollars worth have been
bought by the government. Every house,
keeper troubled with rats, mice, reaches
this reliable exterminator for thirty-five
cents. and stop further loss Of food in
her home. Adv.
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up again and finish across. Slit, with
sharp scissors between the stitching.
These buttonholes can be worn this
way for several days, and will be all
the stronger after you buttonhole over
the machine stitching.
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The Easiest Way.

If one of your little folks needs an
undergarment which you have just
completed, all but those "pesky but
tonholes," and the garment cannot be
worn without them, try this: On the
machine stitch the desired length Of
the buttonhole. then one stitch across,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-11-22
Knitted Collar and cuY SETS.

Hand-knitted collar and cuff sets are
the Iatest neckwear novelty to make
Il public appearance. A smart girl
wearing q braid-bound Oxford suit
wore such a set OF dull blue wool.
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A Word for the Rattler

The difference between tartler and
a RATHER is that the snake gives the
other fellow q chance and the sneak
won't.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-11-22

Peoria distilleries formerly used 81
500 bushels of corn daily
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-11-22

Commissioner Williams of New
York wants to punish householders
who waste city water.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-20

! '1OQOl S ES Ss=5s:. ~ Is :
TOGO AND THE ''WEAK-E lenders"

Japanese
Fryday spiggot
Ptbug newseading and with Mrs and Mr. VIM Axweder
shall be here tomorrow p slight visitation"
both entirely ans
wealth. If sufficiently delightful to him
him business will love his
penetrating mind"
have deep" Il like
than equally
custody Hon Husband Kindly hitch Sarah
fashionable
forth Sarah
SO hchd it immediate
resembling Newport
of 222!
manly One Hon. Spggot full
enlarged gentleman of poHany Another
snobey amidst
Spggott
cordial
hilarious including delicious husband"
holla with kissing enjoyed.
explain Axwelder 1--WE
temned dinnerparty include Mrs Mr. Washington Wha
charmed people next door
related the Whacks Tuxedo?' Mrs
are
air.? lastly
freezing
always u Axwelder
Cemetery Country
nursing
hghba Both fennes quite iced
A /
usual
1--WE only atmp explain
while took setdown to dinner
nobility report Mrs
all bridge
gamble enjoyed till late night At 62 o'clock Mrs Axweder call Mrs
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CHAPTER XVII.

Winter relaxed its clutch slowly that
year. March was bitterly cold; even
April found the roads still frozen and
the hedgerOWs clustered with ice But
at midday there was spring in the air.
In the courtyard of the hospital, con-
valescents sat on the benches. and
watched. for robins. The fountain,
which had frozen out, was being re-
paired. Here and there on ward win
dow sills tulips opened their gaudy
petals to the sun.
Harriet had gone abroad for flying
trip in March, and came back laden
with new ideas, model gowns, and
fresh enthusiasm. Grace Irving, hav-
ing made good during the white sales,
had been sent to the spring cottons.
She began to walk with her head high
er. The day she sold Sidney material
for simple white gown, she was very
happy. On Sidney, on K, and on
Christine the winter had left it's mark
heavily. Christine, readjusting her
life to new conditions, was graver,
more thoughtful. She was alone most
of the time now. Under KS guidance,
she had given up the duchess" and
was reading real books. She was
thinking real thoughts, too. for the
first time in her life.
Sidney, as tender as ever, had lost
little Of the radiance from her eyes
her voice had deepened. Where she
had been a pretty girl, she was now
lovely. She was back in the hospital
again, this time in the children's ward.
X, going in one day to take Johnny
Rosenfeld a basket of fruit, saw her
there with a child in her arms, and
light in her eyes that he had never
seen before. It hurt him, rather
things being as they were with him.
When he came out he looked straight
ahead,
K. had fallen into the habit, after
his long walks, of dropping into Chris
tines little parlor for chat before he
went upstairs. Those early spring
days found Harriet Kennedy busy late
In the evenings, and, save for Christine
and K, the house was practically de-
serted.
The breach between Palmer and
Christine was steadily widening. She
was too proud to ask him to spend
more Of his evenings with her. On
those occasions when he voluntarily
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peeSly fRene full Of All
gohone agreeing how enjoyment that evening was
Eli clocktme while those Axwed glad to go to bed Mr. g
where could hear
this neghbor
"They their fresh air somewheres" he repreye
why should they spoil ours?" she snagger
Nextmo were
seats at churcn Tepose
1T will be great treat"
it," inquire Hon AxweHder
eve never go Methodist say him We Osteopahs"
backfre Hon. Mrs with smiling
I'VE dare not neglect religion for those we love-
walking together like chorus girls
pictures in conica supple
Nhy you brought him
going to hospital
forthy with hepmee ex-
sweethearted hats and baggage
and will away from here before tney
what you say?" they require
yop help escape This say
cannot because Hon.
Spiggotts t.
5Your tell Last night
mentioned poison while speaking q
oh!! roh upstairs for
downstairs with it. animal garage or ntcn GOWN
Sarah
before Monday? REQUIRE MRS
Gpiggott
Hon Mr. Ak
persons" grubble Hon.
who you spiggOtts shockly
$50 she say SO resembling
Togo by removing my happy company IN
soony up porchsp the horse.
WeaEndes and other baggage loaded IN HON. MIS- 0p
Togo pronounce hitch Sarah to the
den and doubts
leasy afford you among their servants"
spanked Sarah with Expression of one seeking we
he is mott needed
truly
- HAsHMURA TOGO.
Copyright BY International Bueauo
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way and smiled TREMENDOUSLY back at
him.
you have done me a lot Of good.
You almost make me believe in my
self"
That's because believe in you"
With a quick movement that was
one of her charms, Sidney suddenly
closed the door and slipped back into
the room. 4. hearing the door close,
thought she had gone, and dropped
heavily into chair.
MY best friend in all the world !"
said Sidney suddenly from behind him,
and, bending over, she kissed him on
the cheek
The next instant the door had closed
behind her, and K. was left alone to
such Indebtedness and bliss as the
evening brought him.
Joe Drummond came to see Sidney
the next day. She would have avoid
ed him if she could, but Mimi had
ushered him up to the sewing7room
boudoir before she had time to es-
SdpCs ouS ASlu AOI SVCA Zig IVY AoA
two months, and the change in him
startled her. He was thinner, rather
hectic, scrupulously well dressed.
"Why, Joe!'' she said, and then !:
won't you sit DOWN."
He was still rather theatrical. He
dramatized himself, as he had that
night the June before when he had
asked Sidney to marry him. He stood
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just inside the doorway. He offered
no conventional greeting whatever ;
but, after surveying her briefly, her
black gown, the lines around her eyes
You're not going back to that place,
of course?"
I-k haven't decided"
He stared at her incredulousIy.
"You don't mean that you are going
to stand for this sort of thing? Every
time some fool makes mistake, are
they going to blame it on your"
"Please don't be theatrical. Come
in and sit down. / can't talk to you if
you explode like a rocket all the
time"
Her matter-of-fact tone had It's eff
feet. He advanced into the room, but
he still scorned chair.
81 guess you've been wondering why
you haven't heard from me-" he said.
I've seen you more than you've seen
me-"
espionage is always repugnant, and to
have a rejected lover always in the
offing, as it were, was disconcerting.
az wish you would be just little
bit sensible. Joe. It's so silly Of you,
really. It's not because you care for
Inc; it's really because you care Tor
yourself"
''You can't look at me and say that,
Std"
He ran his finger around his collar
an old gesture; but the collar was very