Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-01
DAUGHTER OF THE SUN

gave her look OF innocence. "a.
Had Zoraida the trick of hypnosis over
men? 1t began to look like it.
Poor old Baby blue eyes" mpt.
tered Jim. He looked Mt the boy won.
deringly. Then only did 1t occur TO him
strangers to each other and that Bruce
would make desirable friend for Ret,
ty. So he said. turning toward the
girl: miss Gordon, this Is an old
friend of mine; another American, too.
Bruce West"
Betty looked her frank interest upon
Bruce and her speculation was obvious,
among so many men whom she feared
and distrusted she wondered II here
was one OF whom any girl might be sure.
She put out her hand. even smiled
But Bruce held stiffiy back, his eyes
full Of accusing light.
II have Eenrd of Miss Gordon :" hs
said coolly. "She is also known ns
Pansy Blossom, believe, over in So.
nora
Kendric failed to understand and
looked to Betty. Her eyes widencd
Then her cheeks crimsoned. -
"Oh!" she gasped. "Mr. West.
what do you mean? I have heard ~
her, every one has. She is the most
terrible creature! - She shuddersd
What made you say that?" =
Bruce laughed his disbelief OF bcr
words and attitude.
Jim. here. doesn't seem to remain.
bcr," he said brusquely. "If you'd bean
down in Sonora lately, Jim, you'd know
all about Pansy Blossom. She sings
rather well, / hear, and dances: n
would seem that she has the makings NJ
highly successful actress" he con.
-cludcd meanlngly. Kendric stared AT
him.
"You mean that Betty Gordon her.
is some sort Of an adventures bs
demanded.
For answer Bruce shrugged elaborate.
! ly and returned KendricS stnre. Tim
looked to Betty again. Her face was
stamped in the image Of shocked amaze.
ment she scarcel y breathed through her
slightly parted lips.
you're talking nonsense. Bruce"
jim said emphatically. "Shccr rot,
She's just Betty Gordon and in neck
of trouble. It's up 10 you and me.
being countrymen Of hers. to see her
through instead of hurting her feelings" I"
| bruce TPpHTUpU UlI1 SOnlDBrlY,
"Old Headlong, he said slowly,
"you re just the man to mistake wo.
man. You've judged Zoraida Castlemsr
Miss Pansy Blossom"
"You fool - cried Jim angrily
"Whcre the devil have your wits gone?
You call this child nm advcnturess2
Why, man alive, can't you see shc's
just n baby?"
'Pansy Blossoms record" began
Bruce.
deuce take Pansy Blossom! We're
talking about Betty Gordon, this poor
little lost kid here. Who told you that
she was the same MS that dancing wo.
man?' Bruce made no answer. "Was
1t Zoraldn Castelmar?" demanded Ken.
dric. '"Tell me. Is that what Zoraida
Castelmar had 10 say about herr"
"Well" challenged Bruce. "Sup-
pose it was?"
"What else did she tell you?" Jim
had him by the arm now and his eve,
were blazing. "Spit it out, boy. What
other rotT'
Its not rot. Jim. If you'll keen
your eyes open and think little you'll
know as much as | know" Kendrlc
groancd. "Therc's game on foot that
has bad look to It. Escobar is in II
and Rios and--your young lady friend.
If you,l give me few minutes pres.
emily, II explain"
'Escobar and Betty Gordon. Why.
there S nothing between them but fear
and hatred. Or rather that's all ther,
was; Escobar's lying dead out there
now. Ruiz Rios plugged him square
through the heart just now. And now
he's taking your lady friend out to tell
her about it! Betty is their captive,
held for ransom, as I told you"
, To be continued tomorrow