The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-04

What the devil" the colonel be-
gan.
Cut it," Mr.. Cray interrupted.
"Miss<Clare. as you call her. is mar
ried to one of the best known crooks
in the United States, although you,
colonel, seem to have ruined your
self trying to support her for the last
few years. This woman who calls
herself Mrs. Saunderson, was once
her dresser, and is a very fair actress
still. Joe Saunderson was in charge
of the coffee urn in one of our Y
NJ. c. A. huts for over six months,
and | heard the story of his deten-
ton and release with o clean bill,
dozen times. Now what are you CO.
ing to dc about it, Domville? It's up
to you"
Domville suddenly reeled and would
have fallen but Cray caught him and
laid him upon the couch. He forced
some brandy between his teeth In a
minute the young man opened his
eyes; the color came back to his
cheeks. He looked arc und him. Save
for their two selves the room was
empty.
'Mr. Cray! Was all that true?"
"Bible truth" Mr.. Cray declared.
But Colonel Haughton? He's
well-known mana d. S. 0.-head of
his department."
81 guessed he was the real thing"
Mr.. Cray acknowledged. They do
fool us sometimes, you know-these
men whom no one would suspect"
Domville was on his feet now, go
ing through all the phases of a rapid
recovery to sanity.
And you actually knew this
joseph Saunderson?' he explained
wonderingly.
One of my washers" Mr.. Cray ex-
planned with undated eheerfulness.
who was promoted to the coffee urn
two months ago. I've heard the story
of his arrest half a dozen times.
What about going and loo king for.
your wife, Ell? | gave the ladies a
hint that there might be something
doing in the way of a little luncheon"
Mr.. Cray led the way to where
Sara and Mrs. Domville were seated.
"You go and take your wife off
somewhere, Mr.. Domville," he said,
and don't let us see you again for
an hour or so. If you wish it, Wen
all dine together"
AT s O'clock here Domville de-
clared enthusiastically. Tn host, and
| promise you Jules shall do his best.
I'll try and say the things [ ought
~ SAS %o SOus tAtH. MI cray. l. III
going to take Lydia right off home
now"
Mr. Cray nodded sympathetically,
and drew sara away.
Its a long story. my dear" he
told hec, but things are fixed UP all
right for young Don1vllle He hasn't
worry left in the world. You shall
have the whole yarn over luncheon"
Sara grasped her fathers hand af-
fectionately.
Dad she exclaimed enthusiastic
cally, you're maryelr
That night Colonel HaughtCn, D.
S. o.. shot himself in his study
owing, it was stated. tC financial
troubles and general depression, and
Miss Glare accepted a suddenly prof
fered engagement in America. Gerald
Domville's dinner party, however,
was not postponed.
MIR. Cray and the Han Halter"
will be published in the Age Herald
magazine section next Sunday. A
thrilling poker game is the crux of
this well-told story-the second in
the series setting forth the adven-
lures Cf Mr. Cray abroad. Two wom-
en- take leading roles, Mrs. Richard
Green, whose threats to hurl herself
at his head furnish the humorous
background. and Blanche Eshot.
whose unspoSen plea wins pardon for
her cheating brother. A dramatic
story with a subtle, unusual ending.