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New Britain herald., 1921-05-25

worth" John Ramsay announced. and as Mr. Paul Ellsworth. known evsry- where in elite society. offered his hand in response to Eveiyn's little plump one. John Ramsay added: Miss Ca miiie is ono of my fellow members in the Prose Club. you know. and we are bound on tho same mission and only realized this morning that we were to be war-news rivals" he finished smil- ingly.
 Do tell me some of your newspaper experiences" coaxed the handsome Mir. Ellsworth, and because Evelyn had had some real adventures in her chosen profession she was only too glad of the opportunity to relate them.
 The conversation seemed to be con- fined to Evelyn and Mir. Ellsworth. thought John to himself after an hour or so. and in order to let the newly acquainted couple know that he felt "out of it." John suggested going be-
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breast She was almost young enough to be his granddaughter. but his heart famed with the ardor of a youth of twenty.
 "So sleem, 90 prettyI" he would sigh, and then he would trot over to the gallery with some unimpcrtnat re- mark.
 The third night of Grayson's appear ance. 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 desnt matter. I come here to earn my living not for the sake of company. but so far every one has been polite to me-" She felt impelled to defend Grayson, who sat in his usual seat facing the musicians gall lery.
 Tt is because like you so much that am warning you. Don't trust that young man. Don't let him wait for you outsidei"
 Nan bit her lip as she protested that the young man referred to had never suggested such a thing. 1t was true; and suddenly she realized that she al- most resented his failure to push the acquaintnce beyond mods and smiles.
 As If conscious of her censure, pres ently he sent her a request, written on his card. to play "A Perfect Day"
 "Tell NIT. Grayson," she consulted the card in giving her reply to the waiter, "that I'm sorry. I haven't the music with me but I'll bring it to- morrow night"
 Archer Graysoni She dreamed over his name He must be poor to come into Ciotto's night after night in an old gray suit. but surely he was a gen. tieman. Nan sighed for the old days. during her fathers lifetime. when she had known men of Archer Grayon's class. They were different to the men she met at her boarding house: she would have nothing to do with these. and so she led a very lonely life. But
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ernooa she met him there, and they Fingered in the art gallery until it was so late that she was the last perform CT to arrive at Ciotto's, instead of the first.
 Ciotto reproved her, but she scarce ly heard him. He was seething with jealousy. Fate had been kind to him. Giulia had been called to Brooklyn to stay with sick aunt; she would be gone at least three days. If he could only marry Hectic Nan" during her absence, he could steal a march on her. but he would have to hurry mat ters. And tonight, when he had planned to propose. the girl came in late with flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes. and the hated young man in tweeds was in his usual corner, and they smiled at each other.
 That night when Nan was putting up her music preparatory to leaving, Ciotto sent for her. Most of the diners bad gone, and the proprietor was sit ting at a little table in a corner.
 "I have ordered some supper. Sit down. I want to talk to you. Try this cocktail; it is a Ciotto cocktail" !" He spoke quickly. He had only a slight trace of accent, noticeable when he was excited. ..-. 5.--
 Mans heart sank. She raised the cocktail to her lips but barely tasted the mixture. Then she faced him gravely. a. ~-----
 What did you wish to say to me. Mir. Ciotto?" she asked.
 He began with preamble. He was lonely old man. his children had gone out into the world to make places for themselves; his sister-in- law would go back to Italy (this was what he hoped to force her to do), and he needed a woman in his home. A little white rosebud of a girl with 4 violet eyes and soft white hands. some one he could love and be good to.
 Nan came to herself with a start For moment she let her mind dwell ~ on what it would mean if she accept. ed him. An end to her financial wor-
New Britain herald., 1921-05-25
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 it. After while she un- covered her head. There was quiet below. Now and then she heard her fathers voice with a new note in it, and a feeble murmur 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 father7 Her dear. patient old fa- ther! She must see. I
 Fairly tumbling down the long flight of carpeted stairs she reached the sitting room door. Her mother sat on the couch, 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 congealed into de- termination. He saw Helen and beck oned. .... s-..-- Y
 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. ".'Weve-we've come to an un-
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cry rang out down the deck. -
 Submarine, submarine sighted, fl is over there, see" shouted one man, breathlessly. Chairs were vacat- ed with lightning speed. The people were frightened, drawn looks on their faces became frantic with fear. WoIn- en and men were scurrying hither and thither. trying all at once to get be- low to their staterooms for their valu- ables. *s
 Paul Ellsworth of all the men was most excited
 Wait" John Ramsay said in his da- cisive. commanding tone.
 Wait nothing" returned Paul tremblingly. I've got too much at stake to take any chance with my life." he added. as he rushed into the cabin.
 John was about to lead Evelyn up to the top deck, where the lfeboats were being prepared. when she scampered away from him and out of sight like a shot. ,.
 The shin was surely in distress. Ey-
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making plenty of

ries. for he was making plenty of money, and the possibility of . career. She was sure he would allow her to go on with her music. But she put that temptation aside. Success was worth striving for. worth paying for, but the price he offered was too high.
 Nevertheless. it would not do to re- fuse him too abruptly, and she began to play for time. He had taken her by surprise-she had not thought of marriage-and then she blushed.
 Conscious of all he had to offer, however, he took courage from her blush. Giulia was to be away three days. We'll, he could give her until toomorrow to make up her mind.
 She managed to bes for another day of grace, but the third night Ciot- to demanded his answer. Giulia might return and he wanted matters settled before she could interfere.
 It was Sunday night. The place was crowded, but Nan played listless- 1y. +.-
 The table dhote 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 to remain. He was in the kitchen, but he would be with her presently. Nan thought of flight but realized it would do no good. 1t would be better to have it over with. She was putting her violin in the case when a man came down the aisle. It was Grayson and he was in evening dress. "I couldn't get here before," he said, "but I've stopped in to take you home"
 Mans heart frightened. She was no longer afraid of the interview with Ciotto. She explained that she had to see the proprietor, but it would only take few minutes. . .-..
 Ciotto trotted up from the kitchen He beckoned imperiously to Nan, and then he paused. Giulia swept in from
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sderstanding- She-we've been labc ing under mistake for good wlA, It's a mans place to be the head his house and I've decided to relic your mother of that responsibility the future. She means we'll. but sh' got her notions of right and wrona little mixed. When the doctor reco, mends me to take a little whisky q Quinine before meals I'm going to e it. And when you set your heart marrying a nice. clean, hard Fl young fellow like Willard Rudd you going to have him. You can just s to the phone and invite him over | evening. Your mother and I won't in your way any. And while yot| about 1t you can order . dozen Il from the bakery. I'm sorter hun tonight for hot rolls"
 As Helen stared in amazement stopped over and laid his hand on wife's shoulder. Come. now. Sal act pretty and we'll say no more al it, You're . sensible woman-s ibler than be. for had no busi to let you go on like this long
 have. By George, didn't care myself. but when it came to Hele his jaw set-"I had to break boss
 or bust" he ended simply.
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her thanks. The ovation frightened her. but Ciotto rushed up and shouted. Encore. encorei" and she played again.
 Archer orayson listened to a loQua- cious walters tale of how good for tune had come to Ciotto's. but Toma- so could tell him little of the vioiinist. She was new. it was her first night. she played we'll though she was such a little mouse of thing and looked frightened to death.
 It was while the soprano was war bling Rose. Here Is My Heart" that Nan discovered him. She was sitting back. half screened by the artificial foliage, and her curious eyes were wandering over the gayly-dressed au- dience when they finally met Gray sons stare. Her recognition was not as quick as his. His face puzzled her. and then in fash she also recalled the Incident. Her heart came up fin her throat. but he had seen that she was remembering and he dared to smile. Invoiuntarily, her own lips curfed upward and she smiled back at him. It was a wonderful evening! She played to 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, but he was wearing a rough suit of tveeds and a shirt with a soft colior.
 The next night he brought her some roses and sent them up to her by the boy at the door. She thanked him with her eyes and she pinned them on the front of her white dress. and Gray son was satisfied.
 Cfotto saw the flowers and the young man in rough tweeds. and he scowlsd. But he had to proceed wari- Iy. for at the cashiers desk sat Giu- lia. his deceased wffe's sister. and he had only been able to avoid matrf- mony with her by vowing that he could not bear to put anyone in his adored Marina's place.
 Nan awoke . late passion in his
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What Made Him Assert Him If

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 if 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 "Um."
 "She did, eh7 Pshaw!" he said. He flumbled in his pocket. Here's some thing for ye. Willard's here and he wrote this in my office. I told him warn't no chance of his seeing you right off, 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. glaring at her husband. "I was on the lookout for you. I've got something to say to you. Fletcher Will cox"
 Helen fled. In her own room she
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-~Hra sreAt steamer swiftly piow-
 her way through the trsach-
 srous waters. but it was in the early days of the war when people looked on the U-boats as more Of an illusion than . rsAiity.
 Evelyn Camille. one of the passsn- gers. felt that she was indeed for tunats. for had she not been selected for . difficult task and at that par ticular moment was she not looking her best. s-#s. -..... .....-
 How fortunate that should look my best just now." Evelyn mused to herself as she promenaded the deck with John Ramsay. whom she had known in New York.
 As they ncarcd the end Of tho steam ar chair line running along tho side oi the cabin Evelyn threw herself care iesaiy into ono and John took his place next to her. -..--..
 -f,.< sx< sy,. fsff lry0lt ed in
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By Phil Moore

arm and rushed her at brea speed up the companionway to |, deck. -..r .-..
 Whats wrons% queried Johl plsxed.
 Nothing wrong" thank God captain answered. "It was : United States submarine coming say how dye do, but the word spreads terror and the passeng( to the lifeboats without my ord
 Late that afternoon. as tn dozed on the horizon before gd rest, John and Evelyn were sitt gether on deck in . seclude spot.
 Paul Ellsworth walked pal head hung low. They ignored , tirely. ; -4ese.+.-~ . John" Evelyn breathe1R f nents later. "I never knev ths brick idealists were made of.'
 Nor I how yellow those brt( under the shadow of gold" he ed cleverly, but the look that from one to the other wa seArchlight into each others
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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 himse1f,"- she thought "If only I dare! I wonder what she'd do if we did. fear to contemplate it. But it's terrible to 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 a fold cd note which had come to her under cover of her father. Dear Helen." it said. I'm coming home in a few days. and I want to see you. I'd like to have this thing settled. They've raised my wages and can marry easy as not. And I want you. You know that WILLARD"
 The sobs ceased and the smiles came. She kissed the letter passion ately. At that instant hand from be- hind grasped her shoulder and the let ter was snatcned away. With e cry she looked up into her mothers accus- ing face.
 I've been watching you. too. young
New Britain herald., 1921-05-25
By Abner Anthony

the street. and he realized in nash that she knew.
 Sol" hfssed 0iulia. She broke into a torrent of invective. and Ciotto quailed under it. Then she turned on Nan.
 Did you think with your big syes and white face you could make him marry you? When he has sworn by my sainted sisters memory that hs would never marry any one!"
 Ciotto's courage deserted him. Gi- ulia had ruled him with a rod of iron for years. If he could only have mar ried Nan before Giulia's return!
 ''Of course. I don't want to mary her. Who told you such lie. G. ulia ?' he said indignantly.
 Nan leaned weakly against the rail- ing. Every nbre of her being cried out against the insult He had want- ed to marry her, but he was afraid qf that horrible old woman. And nd every one would believe the lie! She dared not raise her eyes, and so she had not seen Grayson approach. She did not know he was there until he spoke. "Ciotto would never have dared to think of marrying Miss Syms. It would be a repetition of Beauty and the BeastI And don't let Miss Symsf future concern you. She'd already made up her mind to leave here to- night, hadn't you, Nan7" He had mounted the three steps leading to tho 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. It was hard for him to hold himself in check and yet Ciotto would make a miserable antagonist. .e
 She did not know what disposnipn he would make of her future, buv . felt that she could trust him.
 Come" she said, slipping her haAd| within his arm. And so they went out| into the night together.
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lady," she said, calmly. And now I've 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 fa- ther's-that thing. Oh. I'll have some thing to say to him when he comes homo, and don't you forget it. And I want to tell you right now that such goings on are going to stop or I'll know the reason why. Now. you hark your noise and finish that apron right away. I'm going } out to stir up a johnnycake for supper" .
 When Mrs. Wilcox wished to add the last stroke to the punishment of her husband or daughter she always made johnnycake, because she knew they both hated 1t. AS Helen wiped her face and continued sewing she heard a spoon clapping against the sides of the big yellow mixing bowl. Through her fresh trouble trickled a sense of painful amusement She's making a big one this time.". she thought, and 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
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An Intervention of Fate

it gave her plenty of time for dreams.
 In spite of the fact that it made hinA conspicuous, Grayson paused in front of the gallery to thank her for her rendition of "A Perfect Day." T wish I could stay longer" E< added regret fully, but I've got to go back to work"
 "work?" Nan, repeated. What kind Of york did one do at g o'clock?
 "Yes. I'm helping to build the new subway" he explained.
 Nan called up a vision of laborers fin 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 all most ready to cast discretion to the winds, and defy Giulia.
 He had not failed to drop hints of the state of his feelings to Nan. He had made numerous references to dresses, jewelry. lessons from the best masters, all of which she might enjoy if she would only become his wife. What would happen when he put aside his 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 Gfayson. They had known each other almost a year, but they had not spoken together more than oncee since their first meeting.
 But it seemed as if Grayson had suddenly determined to make up for lost time. The following night he 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 8 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 to the Metropolitan? She said yes a little guiltily. and the next aft
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bis place for itl
 Helen" began Mrs. Wilcox. omi- nously.
 Helen did not speak. It was the box of letters-those innocent little notes which Willard Rudd had sent her from time to time and which her father had contrivod 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 disapproyai except the fact
 ~pid you hear me speak to you Hsisnr' demanded Mrs. wilcox stern iy.
 "Yss. mother. What is it?-
 Mrs. wpcox brought her hand out of her apron with . jerk. Tn it vas . brown pint bottle. the very contour of which was condemnatory. to say nothing of an odor which fingered about it -Looh at thati" she said. What do you think of your father now7"
 Relief foiiowsA so fast upon fear that Helen smiled.
 Do you dare to laugh at . thins like that7" went on Mrs. Wilcox in
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graspcd her bow firmly.
 psed her eyes SO that she
 ght not see the faces
 at her. and broke into the
 bf the prelude. An apprecia-
 ettlcd over her audience. It
 sn ono heard such music at
 an was an artist. as her fa-
 Sen. and only his premature
 prevented hcr from taking
 al position in the musical
 t at eighteen one must eat. huslcal profession is over-- Do n year after her fatners' ln was rather glad of her vcment even though 1t was ,ring ths dinner hour at an staurant.
 ing man pausing in the
 wondered what had come o's. His eyes took in the painted ceiling. ne walls with mirrors. the little round |na then as his astonishment |y lifted to the musicians gall then he stood quite still. saz- "a with his soul in his eyes. her immediately. A pro. whom he had first start ,rk on the new subway. there an accident. He had been le frst of tho rescuing squad . on tho scene of the cave-in. Id carried Nan In his arms to { above. Ho had never for c nttls white face lying ls shoulder. the shadowy vio- aor the tremendous voice that  ked him. She had not been she h.d gone ofr presently ad not sean her again. And nd her. playing the violin at mt capsbis oS Judsing how played. and hs wns drowning . he made his way down the ,rtunatcly he was able to get nat commanded . view of the nd hs Joined in the applause ,s deafsutnEiy as mhe finished. ace was white as she bowed
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oUND0 came roating down
 from the attic. osninous sounds

OUND0 ceme noaung ooWn
 from the attic. osninous sounds
 they seemed to Helen wiloox
 bs sat stitching upon the sewing line. Evidently things were un- ping q general overhauling. "she's
 rummaEing up there ever since Dr." the girl thought. "I wonder
 she's up to-" She sighed and
 again ovsr the gingham apron
 was making. Presently she {psd the machine and glanced up.
 mother had entered the room.
 (r. Wilcox was a short woman. |t exactly iiks . pyramid. she wore bark bsil skirt. a wbits waist. . y knit jacket and an zpron. Her 'k hair was siioked o9 her high ehsad into . damp wad on top of head. She had pisroins dark eyes. lcA usually iooked over . pair of q bowed eiassss. Her prirn. pursed mouth vas aa sour as e pickied n. she sat down upon the edxs of hair and looked at Helen over the ssss. shs had something wound up her apron. tho Eiri could sec with psns cf ApprshenEion. Had her tnsr found Ter iittio box Of letters ioh she had hidden away behind , wooim chess as the safest possi'
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-06-25
What You III See in "The Wonder
Man"

Georges Carpenter. World War
Hero and Heavyweight Champion
of Europe. in an Intriguing Drama
of High Society.
Stunningly Gorgeous Ballroom
Scene in an Ultra Exclusive Coun-
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The Idol of France in Photo.
drama Rich in Plot and Coupter-
plot, Heart Interest. aud the Thrill
of Big Dramatic Moments.
The Most Realistic Fight Scene
Ever Shown on the Screen.
A Corps Of Scintillating Cory.
phees in a Group of Fascinating
Dances at High-Society Function. .
Carpenter Giving a Demonstra-
riou of How the Parisian Apache
Gets His Man by Throwing q
Knife iuto his back.
A Mysterious Murder in the
Diplomatic Circles of Washington
Aud How it Was Solved BY the
Mysterious Strapger-"The Won
der Mar."
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$4,000 REWARD.

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