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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-28

For days after Evelyn seemed to for
get that there ever existed such a per
son as John Ramsay.
Confidently. John was terribly in
love with Evelyn. and her lack OF in
terest in him seemed 10 be wrench
ing bis heart of all its natural glow
Then suddenly one afternoon the
old but ever true law of compensation
arose TO its zenith for John.
Luncheon had just been served and
ne guests were idling about. some
coming Up the eompanionway from the
dining salon and others at their Gus
tomaFy places in the steamer chairs on
deck.
Evelyn was Just coming along the
deck with Paul Ellsworth. She
stopped. the hrst time In many days,
and the three began a merry chat
as merry as John could possibly make
himself be.
Wonder who invented this subma-
rins scare they tell Va about" Paul
Ellsworth VsHArked IS ne struck .
match and held II to his cigar.
Never can tell" John answered
They are about somewhere and"
Just then like shot from a pistol a
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cry rang out down the deck
Submarine, submarine sighted
Il is over there. see" shouted one
man, breathlessly. Chairs were vaeat-
ed with lightning speed. The people
were frightened. drawn looks on their
faces became frantic with fear Wotr
60 and men we're scurrying hither and
thither. trying all at once TO get be-
low 10 their statsreoms for their yalu-
sbles.
Paul Ellsworth OF all the men was
most excited.
Wait" John Ramsay said in bis de-
cisive, commanding tone.
watt nothing" returned Paul
tremblirgiy. I've got too much at
stake to take any chance with ng life. 20
he added. as be rushed into the cabin.
John vas about 20 lead Evelyn up
TO the top deck. where The lifeboats
were being prepared, when she
seenpered away from lin and out Of
sight liks a shot.
The ship was surely in distress. Ev-
cry passenger aboard knew within a
few minutes there was danger. and
their animal instinct was asserting
itself
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-28

The only cool. calm and collected
man aboard outside the officials wes
John Ramsay
With cheering words he assured th>
women there WIS no danger,
The lie boAts we're allied. women
drst. as -He hrst mate commanded;
then he ,ifs preseryers we're handed
to the remaining women on the deck.
Evelyn was nowhere 20 be found on
ihe Geek. she nust already have been
taken in one of the lifehoats. John
thought ts himself.
AZ be turned 70 look through the
>rovd behind him ae spied a figure
disappearing IN the doorway. John
eft bis post al he lifssoats and hast
Ensd after The 6gure. lie followed
Paul Ellsworth down below. deck BY
deck. Until De came TO the bottom. 4
grim picture formed IN Johns mind
as back into the stserage he followed
him.
II was true So true that al ihe
instinct of manhood came surslpg 10
Johns elsnehed hands a. he saw paul
snatch a life prsservsr from a WON
ans arms
Ee had inst taken Il from her and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-28

lady" she said, calmly. And now
rye caught you. Hal" She read the
note while Helen squirmed in agony,
her head in her hands. "Ha he wants
you! Well. he can want No daugh-
ter of mine shall marry Deel Rudd's
son. I'll put this note with your ia
ther's-that thing. oh, I'll have some
thing to say TO him when he comes
home. and don't you forget IT, And l
want to tell you right now that such
goings on are going TO stop or I'll
know the reason why. Now. you bark
your noise and Anish that apron right
away I'm going out to stir UP a
tohnnycake for supper"
When Mrs. Wilcox wished to add the
last stroke to the punishment Of her
husband or daughter she always pade
johnnycake. because she knew they
both hated IT, AS Helen wiped her
face and continued sewing she heard
a spoon elapping against the sides of
the big yellow mixing bowl. Through
her fresh trouble trickled a sense Of
painful amusement She's making
big one this time" she thought. land
we'll have to eat it, every crumb."
Behind her the door that led into
the hall opened tentatively and her
fathers cautious whisper reached her
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-28

her thanks The ovation frightened
her. but CiOtto rushed up and shouted.
Encore. encorei" and she played
again.
Archer Crayson listened TO a loqua-
eious walters tale OF how good for
tune had come 20 Ciotto's. but Toma-
80 could tell him little Of the vioiinist
She was new, II was her first night.
she played well though she was such
a little mouse of thing and looked
frightened to death.
II was while the soprano was war
bling Rose. Here Is My Heart" that
Nan discovered him. She vas sitting
back. half screened b. the artificial
foliage, and her curious eyes were
vfece-iss over the gHyly-dressed au
-7ca when hey finally met Gray
I'D stare Her recognition was not
81 quick az .. His face puzzled her.
Gud then Ia & lash she also recalled
tA- inc'den. her heart came up IL
her throat. bGt he had seen that she
vas remembering and he dared 10
saule. Involuntary her own lips
c-lled upward and she smiled back
Z him. II was a wonderful evening,
She played % an enthusiastic audience
and she found the hero OF her only
romance. She wondered what he was
doing at Ciotto's. Most of the men
were in evening dress hut he was
wearing a rough suit of ~ eeds and .
shirt with soft color
The next night he brought her some
roses and sent them I'D TO her by the
boy at the door. She thanked him
wi'h hsr ayss and she pinned them on
the from OF her white dress. and Gray
son was listed
Ciottc saw Ire hovers and the
young maa 81 rOUyh tWoeds, and ne
seowled But ia Rad &, proceed wari-
~. for at the cashiers desk sat Gu
liza. his deceqsed wife's aisttr. and he
had only been able TO / matri-
mohy with her by yONing that he
could not bear 10 put anyone IN his
adored MarinRs place
Nan awoke a late passion in his
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An Intervention Of Fate

breast She was almost young enough
to be his granddaughter. but his heart
famed with the ardor OF a youth Of
twenty.
so sleem. so pretty" he would
sigh. and then e would trot over 20
the gallery with some unimportnat re-
mark
The third night OF Grayson's appear
anee. he uttered a word of warning
The young men who come here are
no good They have no honorable in
tention." He used the plural. but
Nan knew that his rancor was direct
ed against one in particular.
That desn't matter / come here
TO earn my living not for the sake Of
company. but so far every one has
been polite to me" She felt bmpelled
TO defend Grayson. who sat in his
usual seat facing the musicians gal
lery.
II Is because | like you so much
that I am warning yoU. Don't trust
that young man Don't let him wait
for you outside!"
Nan biz her lip as she protested that
the young man referred 10 had never
suggested such a thing. II was true
and suddenly she realized that she al
most resented his failure 10 push the
acquaintnce beyond mods and smiles.
AS IL conscious Of her censure, pres
emily he sent her a request, written on
his card to play "A Perfect Day"
Tell Mr.. Grayson." she consulted
the card in giving her reply TO the
waiter, that I'm sorry 1 haven't the
music with me but I'll bring IL to-
morrow night"
Archer Grayson! She dreamed over
his name. h must be poor 10 come
into Ciottos night after night in an
old gray suit, but surely he was a gen
t,eman. Nan sighed for the old days.
during Ter fathers lifetime. when she
had xnown men IF Archer Grayon's
class. The were different 20 the aen
she met a. Ter boa cding house; she
would tavo nothing 10 do with these.
aud so she Led very lonely life. But
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By Phil Moore

arm and rushed her al breathless
speed Up the eompanionway to the top
deck.
What's wrong7" queried John per-
picked
Nothing wrong" thank God. the
captain answered. at was only a
United States submarine coming up 10
say how dye do. but the word alone
spreads terror and the passen gers got
10 the lifeboats without my orders"
Late that afternoon. as the sun
dozed on the horizon before going 20
rest. John and Evelyn were sitting to-
gether on deck in a secluded little
spot
Paul Ellsworth walked past, his
head hung low. They ignored him en-
tirely.
John" Evelyn breathed few no.
ments later. Il never knew what white
brick ideahsts we're made Of
Nor l bow yellow those bricks turn
under the shadow OF gold. be answer
ed cleverly, but the look that flashed
from one TO the other was like
searchlight into each others soul-ss
Evelyn remarked a few weeks later
when she was Mrs. John Ramsay.
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What Made Him Assert Himself

horror. She left the room. holding the
bottle at arms length, her nose turn
ed the other way.
Helen buried her face in the folds
OF gingham. Sobs and giggles came
on the same breath. Poor father! "If
only he dared assert himself" she
thought eff only 1 dare! wonder
what shed do II we did. l fear TO
contemplate IL, But it's terrible 10
live like this. There's no peace in this
HOUSE. day or night"
She reached into the pocket OF her
blue serge dress and took out fold
ed note which had come TO her under
cover OF her father. Dear Helen" 1t
said. I'm coming home in a few
days, and want TO see you. I'd like
10 have this thing settled. They've
raised my wages and can marry easy
as not. And want you. You know
that WILLARD"
The sobs ceased and the smiles
came. She kissed the letter passion
ately. At that instant a hand from be-
hind grasped her shoulder and the let
ter was snatched away. With a cry
she looked UP into her mothers accus-
ing face.
I've been watching you. too. young
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-28
By Abner Anthem

the st-esL and he realized IN a iAsA
that she knew.
sSoi" Kissed Giulia. she broke into
a Torrent % invective. and Ciotto
gaaned nader 4 Then shs TUNED on
ian.
Did yen think vita ysur biz syes
cad white fscs you could make aim
.aarry youf When be IA sworn By
ms satnted sisters memory that he
sooid never marry any onsl"
Cio.to's courage deserted him. Or
Dls had C,tled hizz ws.h 4 rod Of iron
Tor years. II &C could cniy have mar
ried Nan oefors Giulias return!
Ct course. / don't want 20 marry
Rey. Who toie you such lie. CT
u,ia? ." he said Indignantly
Nan leaned weakly sgaias. the rail-
iEg. Every fibre OF her being cried
out against the insult re had want
60 TO marry her. but ne was afraid %
nat horrible old woman And now
every one would believe The lie! She
dared not raise her eyes. and 80 she
had Tot seen Grayson approach. She
did not know be was there until hs
spoke
"Ciotto would never have dared TO
think OF marrying Miss syms II
would be a repetition Of Beauty and
the Beast And don't De-, Miss Syms'
future concern YOU Shed already
made up her mind 10 leave here To-
night. hadn't YOU. NAM" He had
mounted the three steps leading TO the
musicians gallery and now he reach
ed out his hand for the violin case
A great content stole over Mans
heart She raised her eyes and saw
that he was pale and his dark eyes
were glowing ominously II was hard
for him TO hold himself in check and
yet Ciotto would make a miserable
antagonist.
She did not know what disposition
ke would make Of her future. but she
felt that she could trust him.
Come she said. slipping he1 han
within his arm. And so they went out
into the night together
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vas aboGt To run upstairs when John
Ramsay swung on him with all his
might.
Never while live will you do that.
you cur" John seethed AZ him, while
he Erasped him by the throat and
turned him 70 the door. lie hurled the
life preserver back 10 the little dark
Italian woman who had stood with
followed eyes and face as white as
death looking at the beast Of a man.
You'll die right here before you
drown" John Ramsay promised as be
strove to remove Ellsworths elench
from his wrists.
Suddenly like a shadow from the
sea John saw a dark figure emerge
from behind some barrels.
John. joint" screamed Evelyn
Historically, don't do it. DON'T saw
it all too. followed him, but never
knew what a beast be is-John, please
release him for my sake"-aud at the
sound Of Evelyn's voice Johns fingers
automatically released the death grip
- oasa % Ellsworth's throat
"But Evelyn. hurry. dear girl, you'll
not get into the lifeboat-hurry." he
vas saying now. as he took her by the
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When True Metal Proves Itself

worth" John Ramsay announced. and
as Mr. Paul Ellsworth. known every
where in elite society. offered his hand
in response 10 Evelyn's little plump
one, John Ramsay added: Miss Ca
mile is one OF my fellow members In
the Press Club, you know. and We are
bound on the same mission and only
realized this morning that We were 20
be war-news rivals" ne nuished smil-
ingly.
DO tell me some OF your newspaper
experiences" coaxed 10 handsome
Mr.. Ellsworth. and because Evelyn had
had some real adventures In her
chosen profession she vas only too
glad OF the opportunity to relate them.
The conversation seemed TO be con-
hned 10 Evelyn and Mr.. Ellsworth,
thought John % himself after an hour
or so. and in order TO let the newly
acquainted couple know hat he felt
-out OF II, John suggested going be-
low for a smoke.
Be back later" ke called TO them
when he aSG walked A few feet, BIT
his promise was UNDECIDED. for Evelyn
and Paul Ellsworth we're very much
interested in each other.
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ernooa she met him there. and they
fingered in the art gallery until II was
90 late that she was the last perform
sr to arrive al Ciotto's. instead OF the
first
ciotto reproved her. but she scarce
ly heard him He was sasthing vita
jealousy. Fate had 5ocu kic5 TO Mira.
GiuliA had baea called t. 2yncElya -
stay with sick sunt: sec N.ea;t De
gone at least three days. Il Ia could
only marry ",eetle Nan 5''-tas AZ
absence. he could stes! 4iNroh on
her. but he would have te 5Lrry nst-
;ers- And tonight. wh0n Ia ha5
planned 10 propose. tha girl cslns II
late xtth flushed cheeks and sparkling
eyes. and the hated younE man IN
tweeds was 10 his Jsaal corner. &at
they smiled a. each a;AeT.
That night when Man was putting
up her music preparatory 70 leaving.
Cietto sent for ner Most OF the diners
bad gone. and the proprietor was sit
ting AZ a little table IN corner.
II have ordered aoHle supper. ST.
down, want &C talk 70 you. Try
this cocktail; IL Ia a Ciotto cocktail ="
He spoke quickly. He had only a
slight trace ~ accent. noticeable when
he was excited.
Mans heat sank She raised the
cocktail TO her lips but barely tasted
the mixture Then she faced him
gravely.
What did you wish 20 say TO me,
Mr.. Ciotto?" she asked.
He began with a preamble. He was
a lonely old man. bis children hsl
gone out into the world 10 rGke
places for themselves; his sis erin
law would 60 back to Italy (t'is was
What he hoped TO force her to do,
and he needed a woman in lis home.
A little white rosebud OF girl with
violet eyes and soft white lands. some
one he could love and be good to.
Nan came 10 herself with a start.
For a moment she let her mind dwell
on what IL would mean If she accept
ed him. An end to her financial wor-
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u TAN grasped her bow firmly.
~ closed her eyes so that she
might not see the faces
peering Up at her. and broke into the
nrst notes OF the prelude. An apprecia-
tive hush settled over her audience. IN
Vas not often one heard such music at
Ciotto's. Nan was an artist as her IA
Their had been. and only his premature
death had prevented her from taking
Der Tightful position in the musical
world But az eighteen one must eat
and the musical profession is over
crowded so a year after her fathers
death, Nan was rather glad OF her
first engagement even though IL was
70 play during the dinner hour al an
Italian restaurant
The young man pausing in ~
doorway wondered what had cor4s
over Ciotto's. His eyes took IN a.
freshly painted ceiling. the va
ADORNED with mirrors. the little roga
tables, and then as his astoDist
grew. they lifted 70 the musicians gal
lery and then he stood quite still gag
ing at Nan with his soul IN his eyes
He recognized her INN edlately. 4
year before, when he had first start
ed bis work on the new subway. there
had been an accident. lie had been
among the first Of the rescuing squad
% appear On the scene OF the cavern.
and he had carried Nan in his arms to
the stresl above. He had never for
gotten the little white face lying
against hts shoulder. the shadowy vio-
let eyes. nor the tremendous voice that
had thanked him. She had not been
hurt and she had gone of presently
and he had not seen her again. And
now to find her. playing the violin a.
Ciotto's
He wasn't capable Of Judging bow
veil she played. and he was frowning
slightly as he made bis way down the
room. Fortunately he vas able 10 get
q table that commanded a view OF The
gallery. and he Joined in the applause
which rose deafeningly as she finished
Mans face was white as she bowed
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Fiss, FOR a. vas making plenty o.
meney. and the possibility of career.
She vas sure he would allow her to go
IN with her music But she put that
temptation sside. Success was worth
striving for. Fcrte sayiag for, but the
Rriee he offered was too high.
Nevertheless. < would nos do 70 re-
use him too abruptly. end she began
to play cor tine He had taken he
5y surprise she had not thought CT
ularr.age-and then she hldshej
CoHsc!ous Of all be had TO ODE.
however. a. tecS -ourgge sroto her
blush, Giulia vas 20 5e away ,hIe9
days. Wei. he could give ae- unui
tomorrow 70 make up hsr wind
She managed To beg for smother
day OF grace. sut the third night Clio
TO demanded hls answer Ctulia nigh;
return and he wanted IaattsVS settled
before she could interfere.
It was Sunday night The place
Was crowded. but Nan played Hstless-
~.
The table d'hote was for dinner
only. and about 10 o'clock most of the
patrons had left. There were only
two tables occupied. and Nan with the
other performers began to put away
her music. A messenger brought her
word that Ciotto wished her 10 remain.
He was in the kitchen. but he would
he with her presently Nan thought
of fight but realized = would do no
good = .vutd be better 10 have it
owe With, She was putting her violin
= the case when a man came down
the aisle 1t was Grayson and he was
in evening dress.
Il couldn't get here before" he said.
but I've stopped in to take you
home"
Mans heart lightened. She was no
longer afraid Of the interview with
ciotte. She explained that she had to
see the proprietor. but il would only
take few minutes.
Ciotto trotted up from the kitchen
He beekoned imperiously to Nan and
then he paused. Giulia swept in from
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across the room Where's she?" he
asked.
Helen swung round and looked at
him. He was a stout, loosely put to-
gether man. in large. untidy clothes,
He had a mild. sweet face and eyes
that would have been humorous il
they were not so anxious.
"Where?" he asked again, putting a
hand behind the best OF his deaf ears
Helen motioned toward the kitchen.
Then she ran to him. put her lips to
his ear, and told him what had hap
pened. He nodded with an occasional
I'm"
She did. eh? Pshaw!" he said He
fiumbled in his pocket. Here's some
thing for ye. Wizards here and he
wrote this in my Office. told him
warnt no chance of his seeing you
right or. so he better send you a
line"
She had just time to slip her treas
ure into the neck OF her dress as her
mother looked into the room.
Hal" You've come, have your" she
said, glazing at her husband. Il was
on the lockout for YOU. I've got
something to say to you. Fletcher Will
cox"
Helen led. In her own room she
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-28

# gave her plenty OF time for dreams.
In spite OF the fact that II made hip>
conspicuous. Grayson paused ia front
OF the gallery to thank her for her
rendition Of a Perfect Day" Il wiah
I could stay longer" he added regret
fully. but I've got TO go back 10
work"
Work" Nan repeated, What kind
Of work did one do at o'clock?
Eyes. I'm helping to build the new
subway" he explained
Nan called up a vision OF laborers in
their overalls. There was always
some one over them. boss. Was that
Archer Grayson's occupation?
She thought about him the rest OF
the evening. Ciotto also thought about
him and the fear that he had a rival
quickened his passion until he was al
most ready to cast discretion 20 the
winds. and defy Giulia.
He had not failed 20 drop hints of
the state of his feelings 10 Nan. He
had made numerous references TO
dresses, jewelry. lessons from the best
masters. all OF which she might enjoy
IL she would only becUme his wife,
what would happen when he put aside
mis- reserve and came out boldly! She
supposed she'd lose her place. and
how could she face another winter
without employment? She dared not
hope for help from Grayson. They hat
known each other almost a year. but
they had not spoken together more
than Oncee since their first meeting.
But 1t seemed as IL GTayson had
suddenly determined to make up for
lost time. The following night Ia
came in early. Nan had just arrived
and she was alone in the gallery, and
they had almost fifteen minutes to-
gether. She told him a good deal in
that time, enough TO make his heart
very tender toward her He had a
couple OF hours off every afternoon.
and he wondered what she did with
herself from three until FIVE. Did she
ever go 10 the Metropolitan? She said
yes a little guiltily, and the next aft
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bic place for it7
Helen" began Mrs. wilcox. omi-
nously.
Helen did not speak. II was the box
of letters-those innocent little notes
which willard RuGd had sent her from
time to time and which her father had
contriVed TO get into her keeping
without her mothers knowledge. In
all things Helen and her father were
allies. and he approved OF Willard as
much as her mother disapproved. Not
that her mother had any reason for
her disapprovsl except the fact
Did you hear me speak TO YOU
Helen?" demanded Mrs. Wilcox stern
ly.
Yes. mother. What is it,"
Mrs. Wilcox brought her hand out
of her apron with a jerk. In IL was q
brown pint bottle. the very contour
of which was condemnatory, TO say
nothing OF an odor which fingered
about it Look at that" she said
What DO you think of your father
novF
Relief followed so fast upon fear
that Helen smiled.
do you dare TO laugh at a thing
like that?' went on Mrs. Wilcox in
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By Elsie EndicOtt

shut the door, flung herself on the bed
and covered her head with a pillow
Her mothers righteous wrath was ap-
palling Sometimes even the neigh
bors heard Il. After a while she I'M
covered her head. There was quiet
below. Now and then she heard her
fathers voice with a new note in il,
and q feeble muTmur that might have
been her mothers She sat up on the
bed. palpitating. What had happened?
She was terrified. Had her mother
thrown something, perhaps, and struck
her father? Her dear. patient old ia
Their! She must see.
Fairly tumbling down the long
flight of carpeted stairs she reached
the sitting room door Her mother
sat on the couch, a little less upright
than usual. looking down her nose.
Her father stood beside her, very
flushed, but with all the mildness of
his face suddenly CONCEALED into de-
termination. He saw Helen and beck
oned.
Come here. daughter" AS she slid
toward him he passed his arm about
her and drew her nearer. Your
mother and I've been having a little
talk" he said. in his slow. gentle
voice. "We've-we'Ye come to an I'M