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think. am anxious to learn how they
all fare at the hands of tho customs
officials. Take dinner with me to-
morrow night at my club, Dandy.
and let me know the results"
'.Glad to-" Dandy acquiesced with
his usual lack of enthusiasm. 'I've
already wirelessed the boss to let
Snaith and Adelbron have the full
program, and on your tip I'll send q
further message regarding the girl.
Have no fear; old Eagle-eye Cam
eron will be on hand, and they've
got to be wizards If they get any
thing through under his eye.
But at that" he added, with a
cynical twist of the lips. I'm gam
bling that it's all lost motion. All
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amining it. And then his scrutiny be-
came more concentrated.
The secretary, Marie Trevelle, had
quietly resumed her seat; but although
she had again taken up her work.
she was watching him covertly, but
anxiously.
Nine. Adelbron alone was indiffer-
ent. ITEMS. that is soon mended."
she said comfortably. 1.-THE chain is
good. but the miniature is Of no val
ue; picked 1t up in a pawnshop for
a few francs. 1t is a pretty face, but
I am tired of it." She gave a pettish
gesture.
Achison seemed hardly to hear her.
In spite of his admirable muscular
and emotional control, he could not
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"Why do you conclude that I am
a traveller" Snaith's voice was
smooth, his expression agreeable, but
there was a sudden reserve in his
eyes.
'The stamp is indefinable, but un-
mistakable."
you're right" said Snaith briefly.
1--WE been in most Places,
1.-THE English are wondering
race" commented Achison. "They
like to behold the world so wide, for
to enjoy and for to see.''
Snaith nodded. II am in a way Of
speaking English, but more strictly
colonial. My grandfather went to
and made a fortune. My
father doubled it, and I dissipated
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am in this country to arrange some
business matters which require delicate
handling. Nine. Adelbron is interested
in the transaction. She has in her pos
session some valuable documents which
have agreed to convey to the right par
ties"
He paused. and fixed Achison with his
hard. blank eyes.
IF whisper Of tilis should leak out,
the life Of the whisperer wouldn't be
worth a tinkers DAM" he muttered
significantly.
Stesl-colored eyes as cold az his own
looked back at him, an amused smile
curling the corners Of the lawyers wide
mouth.
pray proceed with the details" he
murmured politely. II read myself to
sleep every night with detective novels.
50 you see don't object to melodrama.
But let us refrain from it in q business
discussion. my dear fellow. It's out Of
place"
Snaith Redeemed at the rnmistakable
! iloShcAy VI luS dQI1OulOON.
Under the existing circumstances"
he went on grufiy, cit is impossible for
madame to turn documents over to me.
Some one must act as an Intermediary"
"Ah. Snaith. snaith!" Achison
shook a playful finger at him. you
are willfully playing on my weak
ness. Here am I. my holiday over,
staid lawyer back at his desk; butt
-he shook his head. humorously de-
precating his failing-"the lure still
holds. You really must try some Of
my old Scotch on the strength of it..
He unlocked little cabinet and pro-
duced a squat bottle and glasses.
NOW, what's the plan!'
"The intermediary" said Snaith,
must be some one above suspicion"
ALAS" cried Achison, still chuc-
king. "The lot falls to Caesars wife.
and not to me-"
Snaith entered an emphatic protest.
mot at ALL" he said earnestly. mo
women in this. but madame. The
person I meant is you"
Another drink" Achison beamed.
"You warm the cookies Of my heart.
And have no fear, I would not re-
sign, even for the lady I mentioned.
Now, the plan?'
prof. Hammersley," said Snaith
slowly. leaning closer and dropping
his voice. ais giving another seance
tomorrow night, to which he has in
vited q number Of his scientific
friends. Madame Is prepared to show
the full extent OF her great physic
powers. and in order to create q SYM
pathetic atmosphere she has asked
permission to include one or two be-
levers. Some time during the seance,
when the room Is dark. q small pack
age will be handed to the inter-
mediary."
Excellent" Achison nodded ap-
proval. Then he leaned his arms on
the table and regarded snaith I'M
waveringly.
you spoke Of my fee few moments
ago. prefer to waive the question
of money in dealing with friends.
My fee for this service will be Nine.
Adelbron's old miniature. I have
been unable to secure it from Miss
Revelle."
MADAME viii get It from the girl"
Snaith drained his glass with great
good humor. "You collectorsw He
shook his head as II their ways were
past understanding.
II haven't finished" Achison an
nounced. my fee. I say. will be
the miniature and-a third of the
unset Kreminon Jewels which the
package contains"
Snaith's face was purple. his eyes
bulsing. He raped his hand smart
" on the tAble = $3.50
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repress slight start as he continued
to examine the necklace. and it's at
tached miniature.
"As you say. this is quite a pretty
face" he murmured He drew a small
magnifying glass from his pocket.
and through it studied the portrait
long and infinitely. Then he turned the
miniature over in his palm, holding
his hand so that Marie Trevelle,
watching him from under her lowered
lids. could not see his rapid manipu-
lations. But she gave a faint, quickly
depressed exclamation as. his examina-
ton finished, he turned his eyes sea-
ward.
Il think. Nine, Adelbron. that you
are both right and wrong In your
estimate of this piece" he said. 1.-The
miniature. although it depicts a
charming woman, is badly executed;
but the setting is rather unique old
I,parcel-gift silver. must confess that
it tempts me. I am collector In q
small way, you see, with fancy for
the odd and curious. My scarabs are
said to be unmatched, and also have
somewhat of a collection Of minia-
lures. This would supplement it ex-
cellently. Since you are tired Of it,
suppose you sell it to meT'
\"Dear man,"-she laid her pudgy,
ringed hand upon his arm,-"I would
give it to you, but only yesterday I
promised to bestow 1t on Marie here.
You will have to bargain with her."
Achison beamed at Marie. He was
sure of success now; this girl, prob
ably underpaid, would welcome the
chance to pick up a little extra money.
What do you say. mademoiselle?'
he asked in his most persuasive voice.
"Will you crafty my within? I shall
accept your valuation"
She flushed crimson, her eyelids
fluttering nervously. There was a
frightened look on her face. but there
was also resolution behind her dis
mayed glance.
II thank you. monsieur" she said in
her slow, imperfect English. but !
cannot part with the miniature. 1t is
the gift Of madame, and as such !
prize it"
Perhaps you will be willing to
make an exchange when you see
some Of the really lovely things !
have picked up on my recent jour
ney?" Achison was suavely persistent.
III not, remember that said would
accept your own price,
Il am sorry, monsieur; I cannot
give it up"
Madame broke into wheezy laughter.
'She is fond Of me. you see, m'sieur.
She cherishes my gift. Is it not so.
little one?"
The girls head was again bent low
over her embroidery frame.
But certainly, madame" she an
swered.
A Gibson was not discounted by
this rebuf. On the succeeding
days Of the voyage he took occasion
more than once to approach Marie
on the subject, finally offering her a
sum .of money, which, he felt sure,
she would never find it in her thrifty
French soul to refuse. But she was
deaf to all negotiations.
This put him in q bad humor, which
It required all his SAVIOR faire to
conceal He was still moody when
Dandy visited him in his stateroom
the last night out.
TIN afraid I've been Of very little
help to you," Achison admitted. IT
Snaith and Adelbron are working
together. I've caught no hint Of 1t,
and I've given them every oppor-
tunity to show their hand. The girl,
though, will bear watching" He
spoke with touch Of asperity.
ger all her demure manner, she's
900 e3NAraflv mara cAnnv than you
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it. Still" indifferently - there's
enough left to see me through.
fancy. and even permit me to indulge
my few hobbies" He paused a
moment. meditating.
my latest 9pe." he went on with
pensive. and it leads me unto an un.
known country"
IAN unknown country" repeated
Achison, where will you find one to-
day?"
Snaith drew a book from the depths
Of the leather chair in which he was
sitting.
Il have become very much inter-
ested in spiritism," he said.
odd" Achison moved his chair a
little nearer. 1T is a subject that
has absorbed much of my own
thought lately. They tell me-" he
went on, that there is a celebrated
medium on board. Nine. Adelbron.
am very anxious to meet her. Do you
know herr"
Snaith shook his head. I'm like
yourself, very eager to meet her. but
haven't had the opportunity"
perhaps. then, can manage it
for both OF u.s." Achison's tone was
both decisive and confident II am
going to make the opportunity"
The next day he effected an intro
duction to Nine. Adelbron, established
himself easily in her good graces, and
generously took the first suitable &C.
casion to present Snaith.
But even with two potential disci-
pies, who made no attempt to conceal
their enthusiasm. madam showed her
self slow in undertaking their psychic
education. Neither could she be in
duced to talk of her profession. her
peculiar powers, or her past achieve
ments. This, she averred, was one OF
her brief and rare periods of rest,
and she meant to enjoy it
A Gibson found her diverting
enough to recompense him for
the time he spent with her; and his
mature worldliness, sophisticatton
and polished address won her sincere
interest. But at the same time he
was careful not to neglect Snaith.
And in the evenings when they slipped
last whisky and soda together, he
told amusing and breath-taking tales
Of ingenious and daring ways, in
which he had extricated members of
the brotherhood that lives by its wits
from the closing trap Of the law.
And here, too, he had his reward, for
he saw that he was gradually win
ming more and more Of Snaith's re-
luctant confidence.
But even the seeress had no
ghostly intimation of the events in
which they were all to participate
through so inconsequential q thing
as the mere breaking OF the clasp OF
her gold chain.
The Incident took place one morning
when she and Achison were in con-
versation, seated side by side in their
steamer chairs. Under the stress OF
one Of her mountainous shrugs, the
weakened clasp parted, and. aided
by her further, gesticulations. the
chain and miniature tobogganed gent
" down the billowy expanse OF her
chest, unnoticed by her until 1t
reached the jumping-on place. Then.
with q startled imprecation. she made
q futile grab to catch 1t: but too
late. It evaded her clutch. and
struck with = little tinkle on the
deck.
Her secretary, who had been sitting
on the other side Of madame with
her head bent over piece Of en-
broidery, rose quickly to her feet;
but Achison had already reached over
the arm Of his low chair and retriev-
cd the ornament.
"The clasp 10 broken" he said e.
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months, anyway, and at the END OF
that time things might be better and
I could find work.
Monsieur. I accepted, as you see,
and now"-her face paled; her eyes
dilated with horror-"I do not know
il can ever go back again."
"of course, you shall go back"
Ramsey leaned over and patted her
hand reassuringly. 'I'll see to that.
Don't hold anything back, Marie. Tell
me everything"
She shivered, and looked nervously
about her.
Il trust you. monsieur. Three days
before we landed madame came to
me and said: Marie. have some
work for you to do. and it must
be done at night only OF course,
was surprised, but she explained that
she had many handsome jewels, on
which she did not want to pay the
duty, and that must reset these in
her washed gold ornaments in place
of those colored bits of glass. Then
she showed the Jewels to me. Obi"
Her face glowed. Il know stones,
monsieur, but / had never seen any
so gorgeous, SO beautiful as those.
Well, I did as I was bid; and al
though I should not say it. it Was
we'll done; and then I covered them
with q preparation which made them
look dull and lusterlesa They were
not detected by the customs officers.
and here in America began to get
my spirits back. when this morning
this morning. The girls voice
broke, she trembled violently.
Don't be frightened. It's all right;
90 on" urged Ramsey, soothingly. >
y II
ooN the boat'-Mariss voice still
~ auavsred-0fadans had givsn
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oe's allowed to leave the dock. Moth
Ag I'd like better than to connect him
9th It. But just can't see it."
why not?" asked Achison Curl
ously.
well. in the first place, look at the
Ayout. Those jewels were in a safe
On this Kreminoff's house in Paris.
about all the poor refugee had left,
enagine. He was deep in negotiations
= dispose of part of them, but the
collection was so far intact. He en-
0rtained a good deal-Lord knows
hpw-and all sorts could be seen
Onong his guests. A duchess or a
nancer, . crown or . crook; he didn't
0ro 90 long as they amused him and
oAded to the luster Of his parties.
zssThen one day he opened the safe.
ond-blooie!-the jewels were gone.
Ohsn 1t happened. he couldn't tell;
- hadn't looked into it before for
@hout Q fortnight, 1t seems. No one
6sss knew the combination, and 1t
Aovea not the slightest sign Of hav-
NJ been tempered with There were
- dues Of any kind. Ono slick Job
"a around, call 1t"
.~Dut how does all this tend to prove
0at snaith had nothing to do with
Ae AFFAIR." inquired Achison.
Il don't say that" disclaimed Dam
-. I'm only telling you that II he
IA do 1t, he's covered his tracks
0ighty we'll. He hadn't been in Paris
Sur months. and so far as can be
harmed he had no close associates
oaSae tho crowd that went to
azp2 Hes out Of my calcula-
80 &WBWD svsa Il no is in on It.
G6 - oseR - in the smuggling
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son. Cne IdI HAL dHHOOuCcus 10 ue
caught the confirmatory mods about
the circle. "we're all game, I guess;
and IL you know where that ad-
venture is, just lead us to it,
"Ahw replied Achison with wise
smile "who can produce an ad-
venture at will? The faculty for ad-
venture is a gift. like talent for
music or art or letters. Adventure
is a sort Of sixth sense in certain
natures"
Some tail tales followed this state
ment and then they drifted 10 the
card tables, Achison declining to Join
them and Snaith also. Thus the two
men were left alone.
Achison, seemingly absorbed In
watching the smoke-wreaths drifting
above his head, was yet aware that
Snaith was bestowihg on him covert
but concentrated scrutiny.
do you know, your theory Of a
sense Of adventure interests me very
much" he said at last in a courteous
and slightly deferential tone. eff !
am not mistaken, you are one Of the
fortunate or unfortunate possessors
Of it."
Achison turned to him with delight
full bonhomie. q twinkle In his eye.
IT don't believe either Of us has
ever had to hunt very hard for that
sort of game" he countered. 'sThey
come to us. like Dian's kiss. unasked,
unsought.' And-er-it IL a pity
that the good. red-blooded word ad-
venturer is invested with a stigma
which makes one hesitate to apply 1t
to q gentleman; SO let me say. in
stead, a traveller. A travelar like
yourself must have encountered
scores of adventures"
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seance. am TO give them to NJ. Achi-
son. For some service he is doing
madame he has demanded the Petitot
miniature. Madame told me this morn
ing that I would have to give it back,
and when I refused she became ter
ribly angry. She struck me, and.
worse still,"-her voice broke in sobs
-'she got the paper from me and
tore it. UP. Then she threatened that
il I ever told any. one about the
jewels had reset, she would have me
arrested as a thief. So there was
nothing else to do; gave her back
the miniature.
"Monsieur,"-she stretched out her
hands to him imploringly-"T have
lost my miniature. I am here in a
strange country among thieves: for"
her voice dropped to a frightened
whisper-"it is the Kreminon Jewels
they have. I overheard converse
ton between madame and NJ. Snaith.
and I know it is SO. Now am even
afraid Of my life"
There was white excitement on
Wallace Ramsey's face as he starrd
back at her. He looked cautiously
about him. Their table was against
q wall, and there was no one near
them.
Marie! Marie" he said in a low,
exultant voice. "You don't realize
what you have done. You have given
me the opportunity that have been
waiting for, that I've been living for.
There's an old score to settle between
this man Achison and myself. He's the
greatest crook in the world. but I've
never been able to prove 1T: he's al
ways been too clever for me. But to-
night!' He stopped in his paen of
triumph. walt minute; let me
think"
He sat. hand cupping his chin, gaz-
ing before him. while she watched
him, new hope struggling with
anxiety IN her eye.
5 Continued On Dighth PsSs.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07

GERS the executive board is formed.
Suggestions for these officers
should be sent by the club mem-
bers to Mrs. A. c. Walker, West
avenue, before April 10. Mrs. J.
G.. Walker and Mrs. A. G Walker
were appointed as delegates to the
annual convention at Atlantic City
May 8 to 6. The a~lternates being
Mrs. J.. X. Haywood and Mrs. r. NJ.
Shock.
TIL sum OF IS was sent for the
veterans mountain camp of the
American Legion.
Mrs. T.. i. Perry gave an excellent
| report OF the scholarship commit
tee. Plans were also discussed for
the annual luncheon to be held the
third Wednesday in May. The invi-
tation ives also extended to the
members for the dedication of Sci
ence hall at New Jersey College for
Women on June 5.
Earch member answered to roll
coll with an interesting current
event.
Refreshments were served. There
were thirty members present. among
them several from out of town. the
next NEE. ling will be held at the
home of Mrs. A. G. Walker. as the
president, Mrs. Tombs, by whom the
club was 20 be entertained, Will be
in Washington, ID. c., attending the
national convention of the ID. A. X.
Mrs. Murdoch. chairman OF mu-
sic in the Federation, will be the
speaker and guest of honor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
Your Health
Take Care of Colds
(By DIR. X. II. Bishop)

Take Care Of Colds
Few people ever heard Of mastoi-
ditis.
1t was not until one Of our late
great statesmen was threatened
with this malady that it jumped sud
denly into the limelight.
What is 1t?
Mastoiditis is the name given to
an overflow of pus from an ana
ed middle ear" into the mastoid
cavities, which lie directly back OF
adm horizontal to the ear.
There are three parts to the ear.
We see only the outer ear, that
part OF the human anatomy when
transmits sound to the middle ear
This 10 the eardrum resembling In
function the vibration plate just
above the needle on q dictaphone.
The inner ear serves as the needle
of the human dictaphone and the
brain Is the record.
Inner Ear
The inner ear is where the most
delicate parts of the ear are located.
1t contains the nerves which trans
NIT the sound impulses to the brain:
The middle ear Is also connected
with the back of the throat by means
OF Inc euBtdCHidu tuUcS. VhSh
throat or ear become infiamed, this
Is a source of considerable danger.
The worst feature about mastoid-
tits is that nearly any infection or in
hammation either in the q itself
or in the nose or throat, anything
from An liberated tooth to q COM
mon cold may start the disease. IL
gives little warning. except for the
feeling Of stiffness that accompanies
almost every cold.
When a case develops. an opera
ton 10 almost always necessary
since the pus in the cavities, be-
sides causing considerable distress.
may see through to the brain. That
may result in death or insanity.
The operation Is q serious one bu
not uncommon. One attack of mas
toiditis does not render the victim
immune to later ones.
II anything, it seems to make MIN
slightly more liable to another one!
To avoid a case OF mastoiditis'
take care of colds, especially in the
ear. Beware. also. of abscessed or
liberated teeth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP
WILL Be DECIDED TONIGHT

SOUTH AMBOY. April Z. = The
deciding game Of the city scholastic
championship series will be played
in st. Mary's Hall tonight. The
participants in this game will be the
representatives of st. Mary's High
school and the representatives Of
South Amboy High school.
The South Amboy High school
team won the first game Of the series
played on the South Amboy High
school court. st. Mary's evened mat
ters when the teams met or st.
Mary's court. and then st. Mary's
won the toss for the deciding game.
All students of the two schools
will be on hand for the game tonight
and will occupy seats in different
sections of the hall. French, who
has been unable to play the last
several weeks. will be back in st.
lMary's lineup for the game tonight.
Jimmy CANTON will referee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
SWISS DOT OFTEN SQUARE

When Is a dot not a dot? When
it's a tiny square. or a wee circle,
or even a minute embroidered rose
bud.
They still call the fabric dotted
Swiss, but the Swiss, unlike the
leopard of Scripture, can and has
changed its spots from plain dots to
all sorts Of adorable little designs.
Not that no round dots remain,
however. AS a matter of TACT, most
OF the spiing Swisses are dotted as
OF yore. But the newer ngure is
noted in the finer grades o. tais ever
delightful summer fabric.
Lovely colors abound, almost
crowding white out OF the running
except for confirmation and gradual
ton frocks. Blue with red, rOse pink
CT green dots; soft reseda green win
black or white dots; lavender with
dark purple dots; brown with goi-
den yellow dots, or vice versa; gray
with cora. dots; these are just a lew
OF the charming combinations to be
found in this seasons Swisses, which
make h o practical OF not
weather frocks.
The organdie family gives every
indication Of it's intention OF taking
an active part in American social
life this coming summer.
Organdie, crisp and pert, is the
flapper's W tauric. Nothing more
becomes her, nothing 50 we'll brings
out the slender grace of ner young
body as this material. Indeed, only
the slender, the young, the brignt.
should attempt to wear organdie. A
stout NJ in crisp. outstanding
organdie. is simply g~rotesque. And
a fadad skin above an organdie
frock is very. very sad.
For summer party frocks. the
dainty pastel shades are most loved.
Orchid is as popular as rose pink.
and ciel blue is another favortte
Yellow, is the new dent de lion
shade, with a wreath of black-eyed
Susans for a girdle, makes one
charming organdie frock.
Organize Is much used TO combine
| with dotted Swisses or printed cot
ton materials for the two-tone or
two-fabric frocks SO much in vogue
just now.