The Dolores star., 1923-11-09

ended in thin air You can take my
word for IL that there is nothing more
TO be done. II anything should arise,
shall be glad TO advice you In amy
way l can"
His words gave Tuppence an ex-
traordinarily desolate feeling.
| II suppose you're right" she said.
Anyway, thank you very much for
trying to help us. Good-by."
Julius was bending over the car 4
| momentary pity came into Sir James
keen eyes, MS he gazed into the girls
! downcast face
Don't be too d!sconsolate. Miss
| Tuppsnce," he said In a low voice.
Remember, holiday time isn't always
all plsytlme. one sometimes manages
| to put in some work as we'll"
Something in his tone made Tup-
pence glance up sharply. He shook
| his head with smile.
mo. shan't say any more, Great
mistake to say too much. Remem-
Der that. Never tell all you know
not even to the person you know best.
Understand? Good-by."
He strode away. Tuppence stared
after him. She was beginning to un-
derstand Sir James methods. Once
before he had thrown her hint in
the same careless fashion. Was this
hintr What exactly lay behind
those last brief words? Did he mean
that, after all, he had not abandoned
the case; that, secretly, he would be
working on ~ sftll while-
Her medltatlons were interrupted
by Julius. who ndjured her to get
right in"
You're looking kind of thoughtful"
he remarked as they started off. Did
the old guy say anything more?"
Tuppence opened her mouth impul-
sively, and then shut 1t again. Sir
James words sounded in her ears:
Never tell all you know-not even to
the person you know best" And like
flash there came into her mind an
other memory. Julius before the safe
in the fat her own question and the
pause before his reply. Nothing"
Was there really nothingf Or had he
found something he wished to keep TO
himself? II he could make a reserva-
ton. SO could she.
Nothing particular" she replied
She felt rather than saw Julius
throw sideways glance at her.
Say, shall we 60 for a spin in the
perkT
IF you like"
For a while they ran on under the
trees in silence. II was a beautiful
day. The keen rush through the air
brought a new exhilaration to Tup-
pence.
Say. Miss Tuppence, do you think
Tn ever going to find Janer'
Julius spoke In a discouraged voice
The mood was 30 alien to him that
Tuppence turned and stirred at him in
surprise. He nodded.
That's SO. I'm getting down and
out over the business. Sir James to-
day hadn't got any hope at all, I could
see that. I don't like him-we don't
gee together somehow-but he's pretty
cute. and / guess he wouldn't quit II
there was any chance Of success
now. would hep
Tuppence felt rather uncomfortable.
but clinging to her belief that Julius
also had withheld something from her,
she remained firm.
He suggested advertising for the
nurse" she reminded him.
Yes, with a forlorn hope flavor to
his voice! Eo-Fm about fed up. I've
half mind to go back to the States
right away"
"Oh, mol" cried Tuppence. "We've
got to find Tommy"
II sure forgot Beresford," said Ju-
lius contritely. '"rhat's so. We must
| find him. But after-well, I've been
day-dreaming ever since I started on
| this trip-and these dreams are rotten
poor business. I'm quit Of them. Say,
Miss Tuppence, there's something I'd
| Ike to ask you"
"Yes7"
You and Beresford What about it,"
81 don't understand you" replied
Tuppence with dignity, adding incon-
sequently: And, anyway, you're
wrong"
Not got a sort Of kindly feeling for
one another"
certainly not, shid Iuppence with
warmth. Tommy and are friends
nothing more"
Now. let's get down to this. Sup
posing we never find Beresford and
and"
"All right-say It, I can face facts.
Supposing he's-deadl well7"
"And all this business fiddles out.
What are you going to do?"
II don't know" said Tuppence for
lornly.
you'll be darned lonesome, you
poor kid"
81 shall be all right" snapped Tup-
pence with her usual resentment of
any kind Of pity.
What about inarriager' inquired
Julius. Got any views on the SUBJ
jectr
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