Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-02

uDrary. An autopsy develops tlo
fact that his death was due to prus-
cherry brandy. Evelyn's mother
and stepfather, Peter Burnham,
arrive but are unable to throw any
light on the mystery. Captain La
Montague. in love with Evelyn,
learns from Marian Van Ness,
Tvelyn's friend, that his letters have
been intercepted. They suspect
Burnham. Evelyn and La Mon
tagne meet and the captain invites
her to lunch at the Willard.
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EvELYN considered the invitation
IL before she answered. II wish
could accept" she said, and her disap
pointment was evident. But there il
no use needlessly antagonizing mother
She is q great stickler for the conven
tions, and I know she would not per
nit me to lunch with you unchaper-
oned."
'But where can we meet?" de
manded La Montague; a glance at the
hangar had shown him an orderly
advancing toward the car and he
rightly OWNED that his presence was
required by brother officer. Hearts
dearest, do not let it be long before
see you again."
II am dining tonight with Marian,
why not come to her apartment this
evening""
Excellent" La MoRtagne nodded to
the orderly who stood at salute be-
side the car. II will be with the
colonel at once" he said addressing
him and as the soldier moved away,
he turned again to Evelyn and kissed
her hand passionately before he sprang
from the car. "Ah, I just remember
you will see Mrs. Van Ness before
/ do, therefore will you hand her
these papers which I was so forgetful
as to carry away in my pocket when
left her yesterday" AS he spoke
he took out Marian's package of
papers and placed them in Evelyn's
lap.
Evelyn's chauffeur, finding that she
and La Montague were too absorbed
in each other to pay attention to him,
had wandered over to the hangar,
keeping a watchful eye on his car.
He had overheard the dispatch Of the
orderly for La Montague, and had
promptly hurried back to the car,
reaching it just as the Frenchman
strode away.
Where to, Miss he asked Eve
lyn, absorbed in watching La Mon
tagne, actually jumped as his harsh
voice recalled her attention. She
gazed at him blankly for a moment.
ITO Woodward and Lothrops" she
directed, and added as he prepared to
slip into the drivers seat Haven't ]
seen you before?"
"Yes, Miss" He half turned, his
freckles and red hair showing distinct.
ly in the glare OF the sunlight. u
took you home from the Union Station
on Tuesday morning"
"Oh, surely, I remember now and
Evelyn settled back in the car.
She was some time in doing her
hours before the taxicab swung into
her street and stopped with such
abruptness in front OF her door that
her many packages which partly filled
the seat by her side were deposited
on the floor Of the car. With the aid
of the apologetc chauffeur she was
engaged in picking them up when a
voice behind her caused her to turn |
around.
Let me help" exclaimed Dan May
nard, and reaching past her he re.
trieved a skein of worsted which elud"
ed her grasp. Your mother was quite
worried when you didn't return for
luncheon, In fact" and his charming
smile was contagious, II believe I
stopped her from sending the town
crier after you"
And who is he?" asked Evelyn
laughing.
"Burnham, perhaps Maynard
laughed also. Let me pay the man,
your hands are full" as she fumbled
for her purse.
mo, no." she protested, but May.
nard, paying no attention, turned back
to question the chauffeur and before
Evelyn could reach them Maynard
handed the man a bank note.
I'VE can settle IL later, Evelyn" he
said. Now, don't let US squabble over
a trife."
"A trihe!" Evelyn laughed gayly.
Il don't call a three.hour taxi bill a
trine; however, we'll let mother ar.
bitrate the dispute. Wha. Is it?" as
the chauffeur ran UP to her.
Another package. Miss" and
his hat he placed the
bundle Of papers on top OF the pack.
ages she carried and retired.
G Take care, you viii drop them"
cautioned Maynard. putting steady.
ing hand on the packages. He had
just succeeded in readjusting their
when his sleeve button caught
In string; and as he drew back his
hand several papers from the pack.
ago entrusted to her care by La Mon
tagns fiuttsred to the ground.
very awkward of me-" exclaimed
Maynard. annoyed by his careless
ness. and he stopped to pick UP the
papers and returned them to Evelyn.