Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-20
Mysterious Sweetheart
BY ELLA WISTER HAINES
(Copyrg
Copyright. 1925. }

persisted. pulling on his overcoat. Il II
go anywhere, everywhere, but / must
be sure of this: You are as eager to
find my little South American girl as
l am. Why?"
Because she may be the tool that
Walter has fastened upon. Frank,
call Santa Barbara, then get down to
Gaines office and see what you can
! unravel After that query Walters
office and his house to learn what
they know of his whereabouts.
Meet us at police headquarters in an
hour. Well make inquiries of the
institutions which may have sheltered
those Salvationists. Now. then, on
our way
Where shall we go first? Paul
REYNOLDS asked as their taxi, urged
to lose no. time. dashed through the
crowded streets. swinging the two
men about with such violence that
connected conversation was impossible.
ITO the hospital. The brigadier is
friend of mine and will telephone
the other places for us. Funny how
the girl got away from those Saliva
tioniStS..''
"They proved most incompetent and
curiously aloof throughout the affair.
! imagine that the girl was good
deal in awe of them"
THAT would be natural, under the
circumstances. I am in hopes that
we may learn something from them,
however. Here we are
The brigadier was in her office and
received Mr.. Burns most cordially, eX-
tending a friendly hand to Paul,
saying:
Il knew your father. He was a
good man.
Very briefly Mr.. Burns related his
story The brigadier listened atten-
lively.
II am not acquainted with those
Salvation Army officers" she said at
his conclusion, but we have extension
departments and shall be able to
locate Adjt. Gabrielle and Adjt
Joseph. I will be glad to inquire by
telephone
Mr. Burns and Paul waited. listen
ing, as her gentle voice called one
institution after another. exchanging
glances of dismay as each successive
one reported that no such travellers
had arrived or had been expected. At
the end of 90 minutes the brigadier
hung up the telephone and addressed
her visitors.
These officers are not now in Los
Angeles she said. ''They must have
continued their journey. w Quiz II
assist you if I were to make inquiries
by long distance in Santa Barbara and
other points,"
1T would indeed Mr.. Burns re-
Piled May we ask you if you can
make the suggestions which will help
us to locate the convent In the
Argentine from which this young girl
.came?"
II am afraid that we cannot help
you there" the brigadier replied; 1.-The
Argentine is a large country. We
have institutions there. and through
them we will make inquiries. Per-
haps YOU had better continue with
your search and return here later. I
will make every effort to assist you.
and | trust that you may be success
full" She held out her hand in dis
missal.
Its too soon to meet Frank" said
Burns. as he and Paul, faced each
other on the outer steps of the hos
pital. lets go to a. telephone and call
Santa Barbara Mrs. Reynolds will
have arrived by this time
The call went through quickly, and
this time Uchita reported that madam
was at home.
But she very tired" he added, she
say rest: no disturb
I'm sorry" Mr.. Burns voice adj
mitted of no refusal, you will have