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The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1920-01-01


see Isabel once more, hear her voice
once more; that he must nnd some
way to her. or lose his mind. Under
this pressure he had gone. with com.
plete scepticism. to \ "trance- medium
Of whom he had heard wild accounts
from the wife Of q business acQuaint-
ance.
The experience had been grotesque.
and he came away with an cncourag-
Ink message from his father. who had
failed to identify himself sntixfnctor.
lily. but declared that everything was
ION . higher plane In hls present
stste Of being. and that all life was
continuous and progressive" Mrx.
Horner spoke Of herself a. q
"psychic;" but otherwise she seemed
oddly unpretentiOus and matter-of.
fact: and Eugene had no doubt at all
Of her sincerity. He went 10 Mrs..
HOrner's after his dkect0r1' meeting
today. He used the telephone booth In
the directors room to make the ap-
pOintment: and he laughed fecbiy At
himself. and wondered what the group
Of men In that mahogany apartment
would think n they knew what he was
doing. Mrs.. Homer had chnnged her
address. hut no found the new one,
and somebody purporting to be niece
Of hers talked to him and made an ar
T'ointment for "sittinE" at I'VE o'clock.
Mrs. Homer appeared In the door.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1920-01-01
CHAPTER xxlIl.

Eussns's feeling about 0sesss bad
not been altered By bic talk WITH Ia.
nsy In the club window. though b was
somewhat disturbed. Kinney haa rsp.
resented George - Q new 0eeeg3s-
ut least In spots-a 0sorgie who was
proving TINT decent stun had beso ~
In him IN fact. Q George wAo NJ -
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1920-01-01

cross. but dunno. I can't never tell
what they'll do. Well"
She sighed. closed her eyes, and was
silent, while Eugene. seated In the stife
chair across the table from her.
watched her profile. thought himself
an idiot, and called himself that and
other names. And as the silence con.
tinued, and the impassive woman In
the easy-chair remained impassive, he
began to wonder what had led him to
be such fool. What had brought him
back 20 this absurd place and caused
him to be watching this absurd wom-
an taking nap in a chair? In brief !:
What the devil did he mean by it, He
Ind not the slightest interest In Mrs.
Horner's naps-or IN her teeth. which
were being slightly revealed by the un-
conscious parting of her lips. as her
breathing became heavier.
How long was he going to sit here
presiding over this unknown woman's
slumbers? 1t struck him that to make
the picture complete he ought to be
shooting files away from her with n
pnlm-leaf fan.
Mrs. Horner's parted lips closed
again abruptly, and became con-
pressed; her shoulders moved n little.
then jerked repeatedly; her small
chest heaved; she gasped, and the
compressed lips relaxed to a slight
contortion. then began to move, whis-
pering and bringing forth indlstln-
guishable mutterings.
Suddenly she spoke in u loud. husky
voice:
"LOpa Is hereI"
"Yes," Eugene said dryly. "That's
what you said last time. 1 remember
'Lopa.' She's your control 1 think
you said"
I'm Lopa." said the husky voice.
'Tm Lopa herself"
| "YOu mean I'm to suppose you're
not Mrs. Horner n0w1"
"Never was Mrs. Horner!" the voice
declared. speaking undeniably from
Mrs. Horner's llps-but with such con-
viction that Eugene. In spite of every
thing, began to feel himself in the
presence Of a third party. who was
none the less an Individual, even
though she might be another edition
Of the apparently somnambulistic Mrs
Horner. "Never was Mrs. HOrner OF
anybody but Just Lopa. Guide"
] "You mean you're Mrs. HOrner's
| guider he asked.
"YOur guide now" said the voice
with emphasis, to which was incOn.
gruOusly added low laugh. "YUl
came here once before. Lopa remem.
bers."
"Yes-so did Mrs. Homer"
LOpa overlooked his implication, and
continued quickly: "YOu build. Build
things that 60. You came here once
and old gentleman ON this side, he
spoke to you. Same old gentleman
here now. He tell Iopa he's your
grandfather-no. he says father He'i
your father"
"Whats his appearancef'
"Howr
"What does he look likef"
"Very fnei White beard, but moi
long beard. He says some one else
wants to speak to you. See here
Lady. Not his wife. though. No
Very dne lady! Fine lady. fne lady r.
us It my sisterf" Eugene asked.
"Sisterf No. She IL shaking her
head. She has pretty brown hair. She
b fond Of you. She In some one who
knows you very well. but she IL NOT
your sister. She In very anxious "a
i A.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20
Market
TURNS UPWARD

Chicago. Ill. Feb 20.-Fresh ad-
vances in the price OF corn. took
place today as a result Of a brisk
upturn in foreign exchange and owing
to various orders likely 70 bring
about a radical change in distribution
Of railroad cars. On the advance.
however. sales to realize profits
broadsned out and the market re-
acted Announcement Of g sharp cut
in the price OF flour tended further TO
handicap the bulls.
Opening corn quotations, which
varied from the same as yesterdays
finish TO 5-Se higher. with May
1914 SIS to S1-34 - and July sl.30 is
to $751; were followed by mode
rate gains and then By decided set
back
Oats paraIleied the action OF corn.
After opening is off to Is q IL ad-
vance Including Nay at so - 10
so rs the market hardened all
around but later relaxed
IN the last hour pronounced weak
ness developed. owing in some degree
To reports that country offerings were
increasing and Argentine shipping
big. TIE close was heavy 1 &c to
2Hc net lower, with May S132i4 to
s132% and July S1-2Sss TO Sl-29.
Provisions were firmer with ex-
change and cereals Buying though
lacked volume.
W it'll corn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20
Livestock Market

Kansas CITY. No. Feb 20.-Hoss-Re-
celpts. $500. Market steady to Ice higher.
Bulk s1as56I400s heavies. Sass 11-l5;
mediums. S12-5Q G14-o0s lights. s13-650
1A15; packing soWs, sl2-25 l2-75s piss,
s1l00G14Oo.
Cattie-Reoeipts. 500. Market steady to
weak Heavy beef steers. choice and prime.
SI35On15.25: medium and good. Sll75f
1850. common. S9.50G 11-75. lightweight.
good and choice. S1150GI1450. common
and medium. Ss0001L50. butcher cattle,
heifers. s6.seG11-75; cows. s6.659 11-25.
cannera and cutters 5000 6-65s veal
calves. Sl2.75 1890; feeder steers. $3.50
1875; stoclzer steers. s6-25 g 1918
Sheep-Recelpts, 1900 Market steady.
lambs. 1880 2o-25s culis and common.
So G17.25. yearling wethers. s16-500
$500; ewes. s105o 013-25. culls and COM
mon. s5.25 1925; breeding ewes. 5000
400: feeder lambs. S15-5061s5o
Fort Worth Livestock, Close.
Fort Worth. Tex. Feb. 19--Cattle-Re-
ceiuts THURSDAYS. 1905 market CSC high
CT. Beeves, sS00812-50. stockerE s7-00G
1l-25: cows. S4-25d $50; hsifers. $3.50
1850: bulls, f5-25 Qs-ooi calves, $3.50
Hors-Reeeipts. 1000; market l5e to Csc
advance. Heavy. s135o01s.7o; light
81 AG0n13.75; medium. Sl2.50 0I1-25s
mixed, Si1.25 G12-25. common. sl0.250
Has: pigs s7.50G11-5o-
Sheop-Receipts. 320s market steady.
Lambs $4,000 20.2os yearlinEs. f15-500
1870; wethers, {I250017.50: ewes. $3.50
q13-0os culis. Ss-ooG 9-oos goats, Si-50G
$50.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20
RAILS FEATURE
WALL ST. SALES

New York. Feb 20. - Rails were
once more the sustaining features Of
he stock market today but indus
trials. as represented by motors. oils
and steels also registered substantial
advances The closing was strong.
Sales Appropriated 100000 shares.
Prices Of Liberty bonds today were
5Hs. 1862: first As. Ss0-3oii second 4s.
5000. first as. $3.50; second, AIS,
SsO.S0. third 4HE ssa04s fourth 41ts
$500; Victory s&s. s97.74; Victory f5ls
1910.
Prominent railway shares were lower
by fractions 10 = points at the opening
OF today's stock market, probably as a re-
sui Of the opposition manifested in labor
circles &c certain features OF the railroad
bill In the main. however the list was
higher. Canadian Pacific. Mexican Pc
froleuln General Motors United States
Rubber and the copper. Shares recording
substantial gains Prospects Of q con-
tlnuance Of easy rates for call money over
the week end and the further rise in
British exchange contributed 20 the former
I trend Of the early dealings
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20
C0PPERS MAKE
SLIGHT GAINS

General Motors led today's buliish
market, showing a gain OF 13 points
by noon. Mexican Petroleum ad-
ranced six points and Texas oil two
points, according TO J. S. Curtiss &
Co. Sheldon lobby.
IN ethe coppers Utah gained two
points. Anaconda "a points and
American Shelter two points While
the rest Of that list all shared frac-
tionally in the advance.
On the curb New Cornelia was 20
bid offered at q. sales Of Magma
Chief were reported at Z Gadsden =
point, being 1 = bid, offered at
Curb Conner Sfncie
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20
arizona SEED HOUSE
DISTRIBUTES CATALOG

The Arizona Seed and Floral Co.
Of Phoenix. Arizona, IS now distrib-
uting its 1920 Seed Catalogue which
contains valuable information for
Arizona and New Mexico planters.
This firm, established ten years
ago, has made a specially of seeds
adapted to the Arid Southwest. Mr..
F. c. McNabb. the manager. was
himself raised on a farm and his
greatest interests have always been
along agricultural lines. Through his
efforts the Arizona Seed and Floral
Co. has gained an eLviable reputa-
ton in the states Of the Arid South
west. yields of staple crops have been
increased and many worthwhile va
nedes Of field. garden and flower
seeds have been introduced.
The firm boasts Of the largest
seed mai order business in the South
west. their records showing that IS
percent Of the mail orders received
the past year were filled and shipped
the same day the order was received.
This IS a welcome service to planters
Of the Southwest, who have hereto
fore depended entirely on eastern
distributing centers.
Catalogue It is free for the asking
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20
ASK B0HDSF0R
RECLANAT TON

Washington. D. C.. Feb. 20.-Recla-
nation Of unused lands in the west
and south through bond issues. oper-
system. would be authorized by a bill
introduced by senator Fletcher. Dem
ocrat, Florida. A similar measure
VIII De offered IN the house BY rep
resentative smith. Republican. IDAHO.
Under the plan S20.000.000 worth
of bonds would be sold the first year.
s5O.0OOOQ0 the second. ss0-o00.000 the
third and $50 600 900 the fourth year
with a total not exceeding S550.000,
000
The measure represents the con-
cert Of action OF the south and the
west for a great national rather than
a sectional plan.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20
Y. M. c. A. OBSERVES FATHER
AND SON WEEK WITH BANQUET

San Antonio street branch OF the
Y. NJ c A. Thursday night held a
banquet in observance OF Father and
Son Week" Following the dinner a
literary and musical program was
given as follows
object Of the Father and Son
Meetings" s. L Esquivel
Responsibflity Of the Father to the
Son" G. Quijano.
Duty Of the Son TO the Father"
Enrique Irigoyen-
Vocal solo, leopold 1laldonado;
pianist, Ramon Concha-
Friendship Between Father and
Son" Alexandra LizarraEa-
Piano solo. Salvador Gomez
Reading from Murdock, "A Hero
and a Hope" Jesus Y. Rivera.
A fathers responsibility TO his son,
enthusiasm and friendly relations be-
tween the two. were Characteristic
keynotes OF the various speakers
Father and son banquets viii be
held tonight at the First Methodist
and First Christian churches
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20
MONEY AND METALs

fBT the Associated Press
New York, Feb. 2o.-Mercantue paper
81 G6Z percent.
Sterling, 60 days bills. s7.42: commercial
60 day bills on banks. ss.42; commercial SO
day bills. s3-41is; demand. S5-45Hi ca
bles. s3.4s.
Government bonds, strong.
Railroad bonds. strong.
Time loans. strong; an dates s percent.
Call money. steady High. low and rul-
ing rate. 6: closing bid. 81. offered at s;
last loan. 6; bank aeceptancss 81 per
cent
Bar silver. sLs0.
Mexican dollars. ssifc.
Antiuouy. S11-S7-
Lead. firm spot and March. $3.50
s.12
zinc unsettled. Spot. ssTsas-o5
LONDON METAL MARKET.
London. Eng. Feb 2Q.-Ths quotations
on the metal exchange today were as fol-
lows
Spot copper. f11s. 12s 50.
Electrolytic. E127.
Tin. f401. IS.
Lead. $50. e. Cd
zinc E61. S.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20
REACTS
WITH NEW SALES

New Orleans, La. Feb. 2O.-After
opening lower and losing TO II
points around the first call today. the
cotton market steadied up on fresh
buying and went seven 10 fifteen
points over yesterdays close. May
fell off 10 3A6S and reacted TO SASS
Poor cables caused most OF the
selling. while much Of the buying
was due to the outlook for a return
70 unfavorahle weather over the
belt. Considering that there are
triple holidays following the close
tonight the market was fairly active.
Doping bids were- March. f17-50. May.
33E6s; July. S32.5f; October. S19.69. De-
cember S2g.0 90
The demand was further strengthened
by the rise Ia foreign exchange and as the
demand Increased it met a small supply
Of contracts Late IN the morning che
active months were 10 70 p points higher
than the final prices Of yesterday. Nay
rose 60 S3AeA
% - points.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20

Within 80 minutes after Dustano
Rascon. 1920 East san Antonio street,
reported the theft OF his car, patrol
men Ed Lopez and ". P Hawkins re-
covered the car where At had been
abandoned By the thieves at Second
street and Cotton avenue The theft
was reported at $3.50 a. m. Friday and
at a. N Mr.. Rascon was informed
that his car was at police headquar-
ters.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20

Northern whites. sacked. S4-25 G4s5.
Kansas City Produce, Close
kansas City. 40, Feb 2o.-Butter-
Packing. lie lower. 35cs others unchanged
Poultry-Hens &c lower. SIC
EEEs-Case lots. soc lower $3.50.
Chicago Provisions, Close
Corn-May. sLazH; July, Sl1SH; Sep
ember. s125A.
.Oats-May. 7szc: July. 71Ec.
Chicago Grain. Close.
Pork-1Iay. $3.50. July. $3.50
Lard-1Iay $3.50: July. S2l-67.
Rihs-3Iay. S1S42s July, $3.50.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20

at So from the residence OF Mrs J. n.
Gull, 712 North Stanton street
Thursday night The theft. With a
description Of the stolen articles. was
reported to the police.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20

A Schwartz, who recovered from
recent operation at Hotel Dieu and
was able 10 be back IN the store for
a Few days. is confined TO his home
with a slight attack OF the "fu-"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20
Grains ann Provisions.

Butlar-HiEher. Creamery. f3G65c.
Err=Receipts. 1890 cases Firsts.
SIC. ordinary firsts, f5 05oc; at market.
eases included. 5Q052c
Poultry-Alive, lower SPRINGS. Gle.
fowls. 15c.
Potatoes-steadys receipts - cars.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20

Civil service examinations viii be
held 10 iii vacancies in the customs
and internal revenue service in FL
Paso. March 20.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20

Fl Puso seed Co.'S 1880 Catalog now
ready. Write or call Tor copy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20

Housemaids u ordinary ability receive
more than twice as much as the average
salary OF teachers throughout the country.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20

corduroy bnickers
The kind that are made for long, hard wear,
backed BY the Globes ironelad guarantee
This knickerboeker has double seat and knee,
reinforced tapped seams through GO or
out Ages to Il ....-.----.... VAsCO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20

oToT clIIol- sIaalT and IncI1rI1I-
Sales on the spot. SIS bales: to arrive. 500
bales Low middlinE s3225; mIddllne.
la9.15: good middiinE. S8I.T5: receipts
f551 bales. stock. 1851 bales.
Cotton Futures. Close.
New York. Feb. 20.-Cotton futures
July f3212. October s29gs. December
S29.3S
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20

We want you to study these new Spring patterns.
Styles that are snappy-tailorng that's unsurpassed
perfect fit guaranteed. No guesswork-no un-
certainty about our tailoring way. Every BIT of
the work IS done according to the dictates of skill
and experience
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20

-women's silk and
Isle hosiery, full fash
Toned, shown in gray
and dark brown. $50
grade, Saturday ana
Monday, 90
the pair 1900 OON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20

-women's silk and fl
bre Gordon hose-ful
fashioned-a fun range
Of new Spring eolors-
Regular $3.50 quality
Saturday Ct or
the pair V4sOO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20
Ny. LISTED STOCKS

CBy the Associated Pressl
New York. Feb 20.-Foilow1ug are the
losing quotations at. the New York stock
rchauge for the stocks mentioned:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20

silk gloYes-Niagara
Maid-2 button length,
fancy stitched backs
double fin ger tips
Black and white MY.
Up to $50 90
grade pair OOC
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20

patent leather belts,
the narrow styles as
wei as those Of me-
dunn and wide widths.
Grey, white and tan. To
be closed out Or
at each... GOk
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20

-women's lace clicked
pure thread silk hose
Gordon make, in black
and dark brown only.
sS-5a quality. Saturday
and Mon GO or
day, pair pHsOO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20

misses Gordon
aRodnd Ticket cotton
hose-reinforced b e el
and toe. Black. white
and dark brown only
Regular z5e %
value, the pair OOC
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-20

Send a post card today for the 1920
Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-01-31
lAe>s>>>4>>>>>>>>>s~>>><s
UNAWARE
BY AGNES G. BRoGAN.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Barris sat before confusing litter
Of papers. and passed his hand In trou-
bled fashion over his forehead.
Allan Barris was a play-writer, as
well as manager Of various depart
mcnts connected with that work. His
ambition was 10 present new and
truly great actress in ore Of his orig
inal plays. That desire gave no prom
lse Of fulflllment. Matter-of-faCt az.
fairs continually claimed his time.
Here, among the litter, were pltlful
letters, begging work Of almost every
kind-those OF confident wOuld-be
"stars" he found II necessary to ig'
more. The city seemed to be filled with
inexperienced girls certain Of their own
histrionic ability.
Here was one. from young won
an who had at first written In the en-
thusiasm of sure success. asking for q
certain part In one OF his prominent
plays. Though she was unfamiliar
with theatrical work." she frankly
confessed, "she knew that she could
portray his character of 'Normand
faithfully" Her request for per
sonal interview and trial had been L.
nored.
The second letter which came from
the aspirant was decidedly humble;
she would be glad Of "a few speaking
lines"
The next appeal was FOR an inter
flew only. and the last. which Claimed
Allan barris' amused attention, was
for nfiice work Of any kind which he
tpuid give her. she had suffered
"strahge misfortune" she wrote, and
her need was great"
The appeal touched him, not so
much by its pathos as by its cheerfui
persistence. He wrote the girl, ask
Ing her TO call upon the following day.
and he had almost forgotten his indul-
spnce when she was announced.
In his mind, Burris pictured his
frank applicant as a glowing creature
CARRIED in popularity approved fashion.
Instead. Il wns small gray-clad fig
ure which awaited difIidently his ihvi-
tetipn from the doorway. The gray
dress was softly clinging, with a quaint
kerchipf about her shoulders, and II
was the girls shy, glancing purple eyes
which frst impressed hing.
she had spoken advisedly she was
@unusually good looklng"-"unusual"
was the word,
"Can yoH do stenosraphy and type
writihgf" ne asked
The girl sadly shook her head.
IF you could give me other things
az frst. I would learn that later" she
spoke 10 a sort Of soft eagerness.
"Heretofore, I had no opportunity
Of learning. My life was-all ease.
She caught her breath TREMENDOUSLY and
threw out her hands IN . hopeless
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-01-31
FIRE DESTROY HERALD

Fire in our neighLoring town of
Jeanerette several days ago destroyed
a number of buildings on the Main
Street Of that city. The greatest loss,
however, was the total destruction of
the Coet Herald. owned and publishe /
by Mr.. j. w. Watts. The gentleman
did not carry one cent worth Of fire
insurance on his newspaper and job
outfit, and the loss falls quite heavily
upon him. Whether he will again con-
tinue his newspaper career, we have
not yet learned. We trust he will a.
gain soon re-establish the Herald
Jeanerette is a good field for a news
paper and its progressive citizens are
entitled to a real live news dispenser.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-01-31
CARNIVAL essdAsY rs
~sToPPEp IN JENNINGS

The Russell Carnival company that
showed in crowley a short time ago,
and aroused considerable dissatisfae.
ton over the class of entertainment
was refused license in Jennings.
The fight was launched against the
show last Saturday by Chaplain Mar
vim o stansbury, alleging that gamh-
ling was being permitted, and all tbe
ministers in the city, including DR.. W.
L. Holly, Rev. w. NJ. Petition, Rev
Haughton, Taught, Rev. A. H. Cullen,
who callh special meetings of then
churchme,s and very large committed
went before Mayor Derouen. II on
advice from the city attorney the may.
or made the statement to the eonmi:
tee that the show would not be permit.
ted to run further without a lie ,nse
Crowley Signal
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-01-31

gesture. The wistfuf eyes were misty
with tears.
Everything changed for me In one
moment. That was the strange hard
part of IT,"
Quickly she brushed the tears from
her eyes and leaned toward Barris.
Can you believe me-" she asked.
that | have now between me and
starvation just twenty-five cents?"
Az his astonIshed stare, she smiled
suddenly, very bravely, Barris thought.
"lf you will give me some work TO
dc at once that part Of the trouble will
soon be disposed Of" she told him.
The busy man, whose sympathy and
anxiety were usually bound up In his
own intricate work. found himself
moved now as he had never been
moved TO pity and admiration The
girls sincerity could not be doubted;
her plucky willingness to work herself
out of discouraging situation won
his immediate championship.
"You might begin" he suggested. by
answering that Irritating telephone
use your judgment as TO whether re-
Spouse upon my part Is imperative, or
may he postponed. I'm maddenlngly
busy"
The girl, her hat swiftly removed,
was already at the telephone.
Burrls noted approvingiy the soft ar.
rHngement Of her hair, In keeping some
way with the trim gray frock and Sc.
rious eyes. For time he was not
disturbed by the telephone, continuing
his dlctation to an obseryHnt young
woman typist Snbconsciousiy. at last.
he sensed the strangers troubled gaze
In his direction, Mutely, she seemed
10 he signaling his help.
Barris abruptly dismissed his stenog-
rspher and turned to answer the girls
silent appeal. Her eyes, as he looked
down upon her, were darkly tragic.
II must CO." she said. breathlessly.
Il must leave you; and, oh, did so
want to stay--my first chance-and the
crying need for money" Her voice
broke In its despair.
Again Barris was moved, deeply;
the secret, the mystery Of her unwill.
ingly gripped him.
Explain yourself" he said tersely.
Are you. after all, an impostor, or an
innocent mistakenly enduring some
troubier
He was surprised at his own emo.
tiOns.
u ask because | honestly wish 10
help yuu." he added gently.
Ire little gray figure came cluse,
The girl held out lmplorlng hands. Into
the purple eyes came laughing glenn
of triumph.
"Thanks," she said. Your own be.
lief in my acting Is the stirest proof OF
its siccess. told YOU that could do
II. For the past hour have been
your 'Normand,' and you have forgot.
ten her In me-"
And so II happened that Allen Bar.
ris realized his dream. presenting
new and truly great actress In one OF
his original plays.
tcspyrisht, 1919, Western N,vspspss psisn,