The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01


 ponse to vandiveers assertion that Calardins diamond was really his But get down to business" It was a characteristic of the girl that Ju- lian's willy schemes did not in the least revolt her.
 Play up to hlm--even go the length of getting engaged to him-and maype you can wheedle the diamond out or him, without any stealine, as you call itw
 And then-elope with you?" sug- gested Eve.
 Julian nodded in no whit abashed.
 Tn any case if you make up to Dick Calardin you can easily get at the goods, so to speak. Eve, I'm go ing to tell you something. My servant Kismet Is the man to help us, He devil-but he's fond of me. He'd do anything in the world at my btd- ding. Why, out in Kelberlay-- Here Julian stopped.
 Go on," said Eve, immensly curi- ous.
 Well, [ don't mind admitting that Kismet very nearly got the diamond away from Dick Calardin. They had an awful fight, these two. kismet showed white streak in the end ana bolted. Otherwise the diamond would today be mine."
 How thrilling!" Eve gave small, affected shiver. "But-doesn't Dlc< Calardin recognize your precious His- met? Won't he tell the police about 1 him?'
 Julian shrugged his shoulders. l NO evidence. Besides in the mean time, I'm keeping Kismet hidden. Hes my cats -paw-and an excellent one
 Eve strengthened up.
 If you want me to fascinate Dick Calardin, I'll do my best she said, and I don't mind trying to get his rrecious diamond from hm-though it may need skilful work" She smiled into the crafty eyes of Julian. Since we're on the confession tack I think I'll tell you something, I'm worrying little over it. and so I'll ease my mind. I know I can trust you, Julian, l dear!"
 1 She drew out her vanity bag, opened it, displayed the roll of bills that she had removed from her guardians safe.
 In few words she informed her | fiance of her nimble theft. | But great, then was her chargin to perceive that Julian was thoroughly put about.
 Eve are you crazy? Do you want 70 ruin everything?' l .He leaned across the little table.
 She hurriedly unfolded to him her plot against Miss Mary Drew.
 "Oh Eve, you little greenhorn! And used to think you clever! Why your guardin will soon place the blame in the right quarter! And to crown it all, you have run off to town at once with the stolen moneyr' He drew out his own pocketbook and solemnly counted out five hundred dol lars.
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 If you're in debt take these! Bat, | for heavens sake don't queer the sit uatlon with Darlington Bellairs! He's TO fool-"
 Eve stretched forth a greedy little I hand and took the bills from Wanda veer. She wasn't proud! But Julian she pouted how on earth can 1 return the other money to S.Iny guardian2 You surely don't want Tine to confess to him?''
 Julian thought moment. then he smiled
 You want to get rid of Mary Drew l. You're afraid your guardian may want to marry her, and you'll be cot off without the proverbial penny? Is that lit?
 Eve nodded She had personal ami mostly, too, against the girl.
 Then you must place the bills that you removed from Mr. Bellairs
 
 they will be accidentally discovered by your guardian. Mary Drew must be involved. For instance, what about hiding them in her bedroom, or that little private sitting room she has?
 Eve clapped her hands.
 And then I can institute a search and lead Darlington to the spot where the bills are hidden?"
 Best be careful in the leading | gamer adiured her Hpartnarf srriullv v I've an idea that Mir. Beliairs is iao fool-and suspects you already, my dear child3' Eve paled little.
 "Bpt Mary's handkerchief and brooca l Il dropped them in the safe-v "Oh poof! That was frightfully anna turish!" came the disconcerting criti- cism. Vandiveer drew out his watch. 1 Now Listen We return to the coun- try on the next train, and you must hide the bills in Mary's room Don. over-reach yourself. I beg of you, that is all. But you mustn't stay in town another moment!" 1 Eve pouted. But her companion was quite adament
 "1f you can't work things, Kismet will. He'll hide the stolen bills in a place where they'll be found-flinging suspicion on anyone whom l select"
 Eve gazed at her "fiance" with proud eyes. She had met her match at last.
 The long day wore away for Mary Drew. It seemed interminable.
 Since his abrupt departure from the White lodge, no word had come from Dick Calardin.
 Hes terribly offended. He thinks l deliberately encouraged MT. Bel lair's love- making" thought poor