Evening star., 1923-06-24

Henry;s brother James. That's how
I'm related. And being the only one,
that's why I'm the heir here. But.
don't you see, DR.. Warnings mother
was a Truesdell--
And Miss Austin is relative of
hers-a connection of the Truesdell
family somehow exclaimed the
now excited Fibsy. land she found
out about II, and came here and
some money from John Waring on
the ground of relationship"
What relation could she be?'
Maybe a niece of DIR. Waring-or
cousin. Maybe the same relation to
DR.. Warnings mother that l am to his
father. Then. that would explain his
giving her, money and the pup-and
maybe she burned the will and then
she-'
but it complicates everything"
said Stone, who was thinking quickly.
However, If Miss Austin is connected
with the Truesdell family 1t gives us
a way to look to learn her history"
We'll. learn it, said Trask, alb
ruptly. I'm not afraid of losing my
inheritance, for I'm in the direct War
ing line and she can't be.
Trask. helped along by Fleming
Stone. investigated the family tree of
the Warnings. But they ran up
against blank wall. AS far as they
could learn, DR.. Waring never had
brother or sister. His mother. who
was Truesden, had also been an
only child. But. of course, Miss Mys-
terry could be of the Truesdell family.
and could. as Trask observed. be the
same relation to John Wariug' s
mother that Trask was to John War
ing's father. Which relation was that
of second cousin.
1T gives reason for the girls
presence here" Stone said, and as
it's the only reason we can think of,
II must be followed up.
And I'll follow il up" Trask said,
''if ] once get hold of that girl. Where
can she be. Mr.. Stone?"
Not very far away. l think. as all
the stations and routes out of town
are watched. She'd have trouble to
leave Corinth."
"She could get out in motor car"
who'd take her."
Lockwood. of course
But just then. Gordon Lockwood
came into the Waring study. His
usual calm was entirely gone. his
eyes wildly staring and his voice
quivered as he said. shes gone.
Anita's gone"
Yes. ! know it thought YOU
went with her." and Stone stared in
turn.
unnecessarily. Find her. Mr.. Stone
you can. can't you?"
II can find her" said Fibsy. "if
you'll tell me one thing. Mr. Lock
wood: right straight out"
What is it: I'll tell you anything
You're afraid she's killed herself, -
said Fibsy. calmly. We'll. you tell me
this. Are YOU two-aw-you know
The boy blushed. and Stone smiled a
little as he said:
Mcclure is a bit shy of romantic
matters. He means are YOU and Miss
Austin lovers?'
We are" said Lockwood. emphat
ically. "She is my fiancee-
IAN right" said Fibsy, then I'll find
! that case"
He wagged his wise little head.
! Where is she"' Stone asked. conf
dent that the boy could tell. He knew
OF Fibsys almost clairvoyant powers OF
divinins truth in certain situations
Want her here" he asked. lacon-
icalIy.
Yes"
"I'll get her."
Snatching his cap. he darted from the
Maurice Trask. Lockwood would have
stopped Trask, but Stone said:
'Iet him go. This thing is coming to
a crisis-Trask will help it along
F1bsy went toward the Adams house.
but stopped at the house next door to it
This was the home OF Emily Bates.
Ringing that lady's doorbelI, Ffbsy
asked to see her.
Mrs. Bates" he said. politely. while
Trask listened. I'VE want to see Miss
Austin. please
Anita said Mrs. Bates hurriedly
"why-she-she isn't
"Oh. yes, she is here.' said the boy
patiently. rather than rudely. 1--WE
have to see her. you see''
Here I am said Miss Mystery
| coming in from the next room al
think" she said, turning to Mrs Bates
81 think. as you advised me, I'll tell all
Don't tell it here cried Fibsy
please, Miss Austin-don't spill your
yarn here-oh. l mean, don't-don't di-
vulge-'
The unusual word nearly choked the
excited boy, who always in moments ot
strong emotion lapsed into careless
English. but who tried not to.
Vow. look here" Maurice Trask put
in. Here's where take hold. Miss
Austin. you have told your story tc