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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01
The Dear Things
Shall Be SerOed

---at last! The men, bless them,
may now stop in Connecticut avenue
TO select their ties and shirts and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01

Viting their friends 70 the Parrot.
This place has made a record for
itself on food. 80 goodi Dinner is
served until o'clock and luncheon
at the regular time.
AffectionateIy,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01

EAhE6I GENEVlEVE:
- Watching It Grow" Is the
popular game on Connecticut avenue
these days. Every morning we all
rush pell NELL down the street to see
who has opened q new shop, and
then stand around on the sidewalk
and gaze in the windows while the
workmen establish fixtures and show.
cases, and finally the merchandise
itself.
This spring definitely opens a new
chapter for Connecticut avenue. Just
how rapid the changes win come
from now on. who can say? Yester-
day saw that one OF my favorite
street stores had a sign in the
window Of one Of the new StoneIeigh
Court shops, 20 Il viii be Just a
question OF days. until we have the
convenience and pleasure Of buying
there.
Several shops In the new building
at Dupont Circle have been taken.
That the temporary White House,
just across the Circle, has increased
the Instability Of this location goes
without saying.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01
The NeqDest NeqOs
From the Betty Hanna

has joined the staff, and VIII have
charge Of the new department OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01
NEW MINISTER OF
NETHERLANDS EXPECTED

NETk1EktLANUS EAFECIEU
DR.. Herman van Rotten. newly
appointed Minister Of the Neither.
lands to the United States. and
Nine. van Rotten will arrive in New
York on Friday and win come to
Washington within q few days.
#kA
The new counselor Of the Austrian
Legation, Baron Hauenschield, and
Baroness Hauenschield. arrived IN
New York today on board the Olynl.
pic. They win come Immediately "a
Washington.
Maj. Gen. William LaSsiter also
arrived In New York on the olympic.
START TODAY ON
JOURNEY TO CHINA
Mr.. and Mrs. James Or DENLY
will start today on their long Journey
to China, where Mr.. DENLY will be
attached to the American legation at
Picking. He is the third generation
Of his family to serve the United
States In China. Married on Satur-
day, February 10, to Miss Phyllis
Cochran, Of Philadelphia, Mr.. DENLY
and his bride have been visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles DENLY.
having come to Washington for the
marriage last Saturday of Charles
DENLY, f., and Miss Rosannond Reed.
Il Il
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles DENLY, r.,
whose marriage took place here
Saturday, sailed today from New
York for Bermuda. Mrs. DENLY
was Miss Rosamond Reed and Is
the daughter of Senator and Mrs.
David A. Reed.
II
Mrs. H. n. Havemeyer and her
daughter, Miss Dorothy Havemeyer,
of New York, have arrived in Wash
fngton to spend week or more at
the Wardman Park Hotel. Miss
Hayemeyer, who is a graduate Of the
Spence School, was one Of the
debutantes OF the past season in
New York.
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ROMPING AROUND THE RADIO DIAL
BY GARDNER MACK
BEST PROSPECTS

:. 1850 a. m.-Homemakera' Hour,
N eaeaey Carey, Washington, wRc
a D. m.--Edison Music Hour.
New York, WRNY (376l.
we,pp6; m ~ Band, Zion. ILL.,.
.9iysssry.a Newark q; M S4SsS'
- p. m.-Championship bout.
MN 1Ey ~ "a Callahan. Chicago.
CHAIN PROGRAMS
8 p. m.-Waldorf-Astor Din.
ner Music. New York. wEAF,
WRC, WEEP, WCAE,
S:55 p. m.-Addrsss, Charles 8.
Dewey. Assistant Secretary OF the
T1 JSHy Washington. wRc.
Z .. m.-Eddie Eikins orches.
ira. New York, WEAF. WGR. WIFI.
WTAM. WV: stromberg Carlson
Hour. New York. WIZ, WBZ,
WBzA. KDKA. XIV. WJR.
1880 .. m.-Great Moments in
History. New York. WEAF, WRC,
WEI. WTAM, WWJ. Voc.
.. m;@Eysready Hour, New
W WIZ w TaF WEG' W WEEI.
wTAM. WV. wsAI. WON, KsD,
Voc, WCCO. WGY. wHAs. WsM,
WsB, VINO: Grand opera pro-
gram, New York. WIZ. KDKA.
. p. m.-Coca Cola Girl, New
York, ,WEAF, WRC, wEEI, wGR.
WIFI. WCAE, WV. wsAI, WGN,
KsD. Voc. VINO. wMAQ: Don
Amaizo. WIZ. KDKA. KYW.
$50 D. m.--Horace Britt. violin-
cellist. New York. WEAF. WRC,
W0R, WEEP. WEI. WCAE. wWJ.
Sis .. m.-Tho cavalcads, New
York, WBAF. wRC, WTAG,
WcsH. WCAE. WTAM. wWJ.
KSD. wGY.
1880 .. m.--Janssen's Hofbrau
Orchestra. New York. wEAF.
DANCE MUSIC
. p. m.-Oriole Terrace. Or.
chestra, Detroit. WGHP (27O).
$50 p. m.-Vincent Carr's
Orchestra. Philadelphia. WIP
(5Os.2l.
1890 p. m.---siIver Slipper Or
chestra. New York. WIN (361.2.
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LOCAL PROGRAMS
wRC-washinEtOn-4ea

6:4S a. nn.-Tower health exercises
from WEAE, New York.
7:1S .. m.-..The Roaring Lyons" from
1880 q. m.-"HomemakerR Hour" by
Nancy Carey, presented through courtesy
Of Frigidsdre Corporation, Chestnut
Farms Dairy and the Carry Ice Cream
Ills a. m.-Frank Farrell and His
Greenwich Village Inn Orchestra from
WEAF, New York.
1915 p Morgan recital from the
Homer L. Kilt studios.
D. m-Daniel Breeskin's Raleigh
Hotel Orchestra from the Raleigh Hotel.
I p. m.--The Vagabonds from WEAF'
p. m.-=waldorf-Astoria from wEAF.
5:55 ?: m.-Basebail scores from
D. ms--cari Restivo. accordion and
songs. from WEAF, New York.
$40 p m.-Columbia University
French lecture, by Prot. Phillip Molt'
$3.50 p. m.-Justin Lawrie. tenor. ana
Alexander Maloff, pianist from WEAF'
New York.
w. orton Towson. from WEAF. New
SIS n m.-An address by Hon. Charles
s. Dewey, Assistant Secretary OF the
| United States Treasury, broadcast with
wEAF and other stations from Wash
| ington, D. G.
D. n.-Sidney and his Hotel May
flower Orchestra. from the Hotel May
1850 p. m.-'Great Moments in His
tory" from wEAF. New York.
p. m.-Howard correct time from
"SA - :m'WEveready hour from wEAF,
ne" p. m.-"The cOca-coia Girl" from
wEAF, New York. ,.,..r,..
$3.50 p m.-Horace Britt, VioIoncelhst'
| S-ov,o WRAF New York,
s:45 d m.-The Radio Cavalcade from
wEAF, New York.
1890 p. m.-Janssens HoInrau oE-
chegtra from WEAF. New York.
wMAI-WashingtOn-
e.asn m-Times-Herald News Flashes.
S:4S D. m.-"Education for Citizen
shin" by r. NJ. Watkins. instructor in
public speaking, University Of Mary
n. m.-"Inoco' Hour of Music, pre-
sentinr as artists the Mohawk Male
| Quartet; Herman Sebely. cellist, for
/ merly Of the New York Symphony Or
| chestra; William Raymond, tenor; Edith
Reed pianist; ana the McpsSanS s and
.. m.-Special arrangement Of Act
III Of 1.-THE Mummy" COMEDY ran
and presented by Mrs. Wiley o. Ison,
Miss Lulu G.. Adams Mrs. May jane
| son Bryant and William E. Bryant,
members Of the washington READERS
| Club. .
8:25 p. m.-Phn Hayden and Les"
Colvin, popular radio artists.
$40 p. m.--Will P. Kennedy, political
writer for the Star, in a weekly talk
on matters of interest in the National
| Capital.
8 p. m.-Musical program by artist
students of the Washington College of
| Music, presenting: Virginia Cureton and
Fritz Maile. violinists; Martha Fletcher
and Lillian Latham, soprano soloists /;
Jaseph Barbecot, baritone, and o. l..
Rice. bass soloists; Sophie Snyder and
Evelyn Bissig, pianists. Accompanies
are Lillian Latham, Evelyn Bissig and
| Mrs r. C. Hubbard.
| 10 p. m.-"The Screen Letter Box"
! conducted by Colby Hartman, through
| courtesy of Loew's Palace Theater.
! 1910 p. m.-Dick Leibert and his
| Arlington roof orchestra.
1880 p. m.-"WMAL Radio Movie
| Club" conducted by Norman W. Pyle,
presenting stage attractions from
Loew's Palace Theater, and other guest
artists.
| 1880 p. m.-Times-Herald latest
news flashes.
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SILENT STATIONS

pistant--w1L. wHAz. wsuI,
WSMB, XIX. KOAC, KWSc.
WOS. WoI. CFCA. WFBE.
Nsarby-WLIT, WABC. WOO.
WLWLL
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Let Buy Trip Aboad
10 HeL07ad Of Your DREAMS
MeRACFIC COAST :!

auto. You can pick up 4 used car
while here and dispose of it when you
leave, or rent a "drive-yourself' car
here and turn it in at the city of your
departure.
Then what further trails to Romance
invite you to followl Pony Express
and old-time cattle trails, made smooth
and swift now by blue steel rails
Trails of the old pioneers, now turned
to perfect boulevards Highways
through great redwood and fir forests,
once sole haunt of Indian and trapper
-. Paths to historic gold rush DAYS,
now villages of sleepy memory close
by the roaring road Mountains,
soaring one, two and nearly three
miles high Waterfalls, dropping
sheer in whiteness for hundreds, yes
nearly thousand feet Great
Trees, older than the pyramids, their
trunks thick as small bungalows
Tremendous canyons, thousands of feet
deep.
am calling you to cities whose very
names spell magic: to San Diego, close
by the Old Mexican border; to Los
Angeles, brilliant, pulsing city of more
than a million happy people; to old
Santa Barbara, cupped in the hills
beside her radiant bay; to Carmel-by-
the-Sea, where artists paint and poets
rhapsodize: to quaint Monterey: to
fascinating, Legendary San Francisco.
where the Old West meets the duskv-
eyed Orient; to bustling Oakland; to
busy Portland under Mount Hoods
shadow; to the Columbia River; to
Mount Rainier, Tacoma, Seattle, Puget
Sound; to the fascinating lakes of the
Spokane country; and to hundreds of
pleasant seaside and inland commune
ties, powered in roses and fruit trees.
where you can rest, relax, reject.
I have prepared = very complete
vacation handbook, 50 pages, illus
trated. It's free. Don't plan a vaca-
ton without obtaining your copy. lust
send coupon. You are coming to me
this summer. ! expect you'll
The Washington times., 1927-05-31
Kings Private Road
Is Onened to Traffic

LONDON, May S1.-King George
recently threw open one 70 his own
private roads in order to relieve
traffic congestion In the West End
caused by road repairs. As a result
American visitors, Londoners and
others FASTENED to make long de-
tours In order to make use of the
privilege.
The road lies between Hyde Park
The Washington times., 1927-05-31
RADIO CHANGES
POSTPONED

Changes in wave lengths.
power and fFeduences ordered
by the Federal Radio Commits
sion to become effective at 3
q. m. tomorrow morning viii
not be- made until juno Is.
Hurried orders to that effect
have been issued by the Com
mission so that stations viii
have more time to prepare for
the drastic changes ordered
The Washington times., 1927-05-31

siderable Of ballad and choral num-
bers lost to the audience because of
the foreign language. We hope
Sodero will do 1t again, in English,
and do it as well as his grand opera
singers gave it.
There was little else to be had in
the air last evening. Erva Giles
was heard for a few minutes from
WIZ in the light opera period, but
static noises interviewed to prevent
full enjoyment of her program.
The Washington times., 1927-05-31

HERE am I, your own Pacific
l. L Coast, from San Diego and
Los Angeles clear to the Columbia
River and Puget Sound. Always,
in your dreams, / have been call
ing you to a summer vacation. Al
ways you have wanted to respond.
This is the year of years. Make
up your mind now to comet
What a trip it will bel From
the border of Old Mexico, to the
boundary of Canada, what
vision, what new viewpoint, will
be yours!
How they toiled to come to me in
the olden days: Behind plodding oxen,
or in wind-driven ships following the
trail of hardship and adventure. You
can come swiftly, with ease. You can
come for a simple summer visit.
Come direct to Los Angeles. The
railroads offer special low-fare, round
trip rates, good until October s1st.
These will enable you to visit my
Southland and in turn see all the great,
2,000-mile Pacific Coast
What destinations await you herel
deserts turned to orange, lemon,
walnut, fig and date groves, cotton
plantations and lush alfalfa meadows;
deserts made captive and bent to the
service of man. Yet ever, just beyond,
my deserts of purple sage and silent
mystery Turquoise seas, trimmed
with gay beaches, dotted with pleas
ure craft, terminating with otf-shore
islands floating in sunset Old
Spanish Missions -. Miraculous oil
fields perched atop high folds of the
hills Motion pictures beheld in the
making -. and Play! Glorious play,
in its most exalted forms, right in the
heart of the sportland of the nationl
You can come to me by rail, by ship
via Panama Canal, or in your own
The Washington times., 1927-05-31

WGL-New YorE-416
1883 p. m.-Prince Piotti, songs.
7:4b p. m.-Talk "crims Prevention %
p. m.-Johh = Rogers
Sis p. m.-Amazing presentations.
1925 p. m.--Edwards Syncopators.
p. m.--Hardman Male Quartet.
$3.50 p. m.-Five Messner Brothers.
WNRY-New YOrI1-375
p. m.-Edison hour of music.
9 p. m.-Ftnkenberg's Entertainment.
10 p. m.-Broadway Night.
Observation-Disclosures
$3.50 .. m.-Pianist: songs.
$40 p. m.-Cohen's Jewels.
9:45 q. m.--Lafe Club.
1880 p. Morgan.
WFI-PhiladeIphia-
7 .. m.--wEAF program.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
p. m.-Uncls wip: songs uks.
Z p. m.--Violinist, pianist.
1880 p. m.--Vocal recital
5 p. m.-Shenandoah Male Chorus.
9:06 D. Tn,--Movie Broadcast
$3.50 p. m.--Vincent Carr's Orchestra.
The Washington times., 1927-05-31

Corner and Buckingham Palace. and
Is usually guarded by the yelling
ton Arch atlthe top. Normally the
gates of the arch only swing open
to the carriage Of the aoverelgn.
The Washington times., 1927-05-31

An English scientist claims to
preserve fruit fresh indefinitely by
keeping it at uniform temperature
and humidity until it becomes dor
mant.
The Washington times., 1927-05-31

The mean distance of Mars from
the earth is 141, 500, 900 miles.
The Washington times., 1927-05-31

Furnished apartments convenient 70
the downtown section or in the remote
suburbs are listed for rent h fhe
Rental Columns Of today'a Time and
Herald Classified Ads.
The Washington times., 1927-05-31

For small rooms a New York
State man has invented an iron
bedstead that can be telescoped
when empty to occupy but 1S
inches of floor space.
The Washington times., 1927-05-31
NEARBY STATIONS

WPG-AtIantic City-409.S
p. m.-News; organ: dinner music.
6:55 p. battle-ground high lights;
7:36 .. m.-Studio program.
p. m.-Dual trio
p. m.--Saxophonist: MarceIe Duo.
9:40 p. m.-Egyptian Serenaders.
1910 p, m.-Parodfan's dance music.
1880 p. m.-Casino Dance Orchestra.
WBAI-BaltImOre-246
$3.50 p. m.-Dinner orchestra.
1880 .. m.-Male quartet.
8 p m.-WJZ program
. p. m.-WBAL Ensemble
10 p. m.-Dance orchestra.
WOR-Newark-4OS
S:15 .. m.-Children's songs.
$40 .. m.-StrinR quartet
$3.50 .. m.-Hagan's Orchestra.
p. m.-Antouia Sawyer Hour,
Sis p. m.-"out Board Motor Boat
$3.50 p. m.--Musie: commidstts 'Mys-
8 p. m.-concert program.
10 p. m.-zips' Nonpareil Orchestra.
WHN-New YOrk-361.2
$3.50 .. m.-Orchestra and entertain
1880 p. m.-EntertaiDers: varied music.
$3.50 p. m:--Theater Orchestra.
p. m-Musical program
1880 p. m.-Silver Slipper Orchestra.
WEBJ-New Workers.
p. m.-Orchestra and entertainment.
WJZ-New YOrk-455
osoV D. M.-ocoreS: correct Time.
p: m.-Frank Dole. Dog Talk.
6:15 .. m.-Commodors Concert Or
chestra.
D. m.-Geo. oIsen's Orchestra.
p. m.--Grand Opera Program.
p. incorrect Time.
n. m.-Don Amafzo, violinist and
Orchestra.
$3.50 D. m.--RoEer Kahn'u Orchestra.
WGBS-New York---31B.6
1888 .. m:--Melba Womens Quartet.
D. m.-Wip Program
$3.50 o. m.--Mixed Quartet.
$3.50 .. m.--Irish Dance
9;15 o. n.--Tenor.
$3.50 .. m.-Frank Carrolps Orchestra.
WNYC-New YOrk-526
.. m.-Brown Ladies Trio.
WEAF-New York-492
.. m.--Waldorf Astoria Music;
p. m.-Accordion. Songs.
sac .. m.-French Lecture: Tenor,
6:45 D. m.--Talk Literary Cocktails"
.. m.-Elkin's Orchestra,
1880 .. m>-Great History Moments,
p. incorrect Time.
.. m.--Everyready Hour.
D. m.--The Coco-CoIa Girl
$3.50 p. m.-Horace Britt. Ceilist.
9:45 .. m.-Radio Cavalcade,
1O:S0 .. m.-Hofbrau Orchestra.
WMCA-New York-341
1850 D. m.-Columbia Park Music.
p. m.-1talian Music Hour
10 D. m.--Golden's Orchestra.
IL y. m.--Paddock Club Entertainers.
1880 n m.-Va-de-O Orchestra
hlladelphia--5Os-a
s;30 .. m.-WOo Trio.
wsEA-NorfoIk--BlT
$3.50 ,. m.--Studio recital.
10 D. |n.--ssn Bernis's Orchestra.
The Washington times., 1927-05-31

About 3O.O00.00O tons Of coal are
consumed annually in Chicago.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-15
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Desirabl tWo-room furnished apartment. Apply Mrs. s. c. Harrington.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-15

fascinating topics to young and old the railroading game. The To- nance of the lie of a trainman Is ever Of interest and there are few among Us who have not thrilled To the sight Of a giant engine or the sound Of the far-off vail of train whistles.
 In The Runaway Express are captured all the stirring events, the dashing exploits the energy game ness oi the railroad man.
 There are some thrilling feats that will bring any audience Up in their seats The heart-throbbing sight of the crack limited train dashing along the steel rails with out guidance the huddled passen- gers fearfuIly awaiting their expect ed doom and the glorious climax combine in giving themost captious critic more than his moneys worth.
 A fine cast. in keeping with this great picture, has been assembled to portray the various characters. The leading man is handsome Jack Daugherty. Playing opposite him Tn the role of his little Irish sweet heart, is Blanche Mehaffey. In sup port of the two leading players are Harry Todd, Madge Hunt, William A. Steele. Charles k. French, Tom 0'Brien. and others.
 Admission prices Poe and 10e.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-15

FOR RBNT-Well furn i h e bachelors quarters Inquire Sentinel
 FOR Comfortable cabin suitable for one or two men. Inquire Sentinel.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-15
The Story

Admission prices. Poe and I0c.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-15

The Dr. Faust of Goethe's allego- rical poem is famous German scholar and neeromancer. The open ing scene of the play or opera, shows Faust q sad old man contem- plating Life in his sIofty-arehed, narrow, Gothic chamber He has suddenly awakened to the fact that in his pursuit Of knowledge he has sacrificed his youth. In his despair he turns to magic, repeats a formula and inyokes Mephistopheles Che the Devil They draw up compact, signed in blood, whereby the Devil agrees to restore Faust's youth and serve him for tWenty-four years, denying no request. In return for this service Faust sells his soul to the Devil.
 They hasten to "The Witches Kitchen" where Faust drinks q po- ton from the witches cauldron and finds his youth Afterward. in magic mirror, the Devil eonjures up the vision of a beautiful girl seated at a spinning wheel. This is Maj garrett With the assistance of the Devil Faust makes love to Margaret and betrays her. He fights a sword duel with her brother Valentine and, with the Devils mysterious aid. kills his opponent. The play closes with a dungeon scene at the end of which Margaret and Faust bid each other goodby and Faust departs to the lower regions in company with the Devil.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-15

FOR SALE-Water power wash ing machine. an oil heater and oth= CT household effects. Prices low for a quick sale on Saturt4y after noon. Mrs. Frank Adams.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-15
FOR SALE

One secondhand Senate cook ing range Price, $20 If you see this range you will buy it. See w A. Linton.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-15
Saturday and Sunday
THE RUNAWAY EXPRESS

An unparalleled treat is in store for patrons of this theatre next Sat urday and Sunday when "The Run away Express a Universal-Jewel will be shown.
 It is a story of one of the most
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-15
WrangelI Theatre
 Where the Most of the Best People
 See the Most of the Best Shows
Thursday and Friday
GOETHE $ FAUST


 An U. r. 4. production starring EmII Jannlnss. III Faust feleas- ed by Metro=Goldwyn-Mayer
 The pieturizaJion of Che famous
 
 Never before has the screen re Yealed a spectacle of such size and impressiyeness as in this epic pro duction. The World-famous story Of love and temptation, renowned us an opera. has now ben dramaGi- cally immortaIIzed in picture which can truly be called great
 Emil Jannings. one of the worlds most celebrated scren stars. reaches new heights of brilianee and pow CT in this masterpiece. directed by Europe's greatest director. The storm scene alone makes it famous, but it's magic blend ot unforgetable beauty and dramatic power, makes it the sensation of years.
 dDieufon aYiaaa. oEa sr1 Iea
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-15

FOR RENT-Two furni s h e housekeeping rooms. Inquire Sen tinel.
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.SaleOr Rent

Piano for sale or rent. See I. C. Bjorge or write Anderson Music Shoppe. Juneau. Alaska
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-15

Furnished apartment at reduced rates. 4. Nreatt.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-15
FOR RENT

For Rent-3-room apartment with bath. Partly furnished. Inquire Mrs Wheeler.
Evening star., 1927-11-23

himself The man hadn't been any
thing like this during the several
hours that off and on. he had been in
the others company that morning
The man had seemed almost, if not
wholly rational then 1t was one
of the idiosyncratic phases of the dis
case. of course There was nothing To-
do but humor hlm.
Capt. Francis Newcombc a philan
thropist! Five minutes ago he had
come to quite another conclusion.
Yes. | see" he said seriously. They
had walked around the corner of the
veranda. and now halfway down the
side he halted But there was some
thing you wanted to speak about. AR
Marlin, wasn't there"
Yes said the old man eagerly
He looked cautiously around him in
all directions. Il put great faith in
you as your fathers son. l have never
met your father, but | know him. |
know great deal about him. The
world is facing n crisis but we may
vet save it from ruin | must have
conference with you where no one
do you understand? That is most i'm
portant. Some people think | am a
little touched in the head. but they
are the fools | shall show you. my
boy. for | shall have with me the
proof that ] am in earnest, and the
evidence that | practice what preach
You shall see for yourself who is the
fool Tomorrow night"-he fumhled
Evening star., 1927-11-23

lust admitted she had written? What
lid 1t mean? Was certain. lnslStent
deduction to be carried to loGlcal
conclusion, or was he hunting a
mares nest in his mind? Was it a
mere coincidence in life, where far
stranger condolences were daily hap
penings-or was it Il half million dol
lars? And Polly Wickes here? Capt.
Francis Newcombe-and his ward
Was it a bird of paradise in cahoots
wit a vulture? No. he wouldn't be-
lieNe that? 1t was preposterous.
There weren't any grounds for it, any
way. He was an irresponsible fool.
He became angry with himself. He
was worse than fool-he was cad.
The girls very ingenuousness in what
she had said put to rout any posi-
bility Of connivance. But, damn it
Capt. Newcombes ward! How? What
was the explanation of that? And
if
Polly Wickes' small foot beat the
floor in sharp little tattoo.
Locke Strengthened up with a start
In his tit of abstraction he had been
gazing at the girl with abominable
rudeness.
Il forgot to say" said Polly Wiclles
severely, that besides saying YOU
were not ladies' man, guardy said
something else about you"
mo! Surely not." Locke forced a
mock dismay into his voice. What
was it?"
Polly Wlckes took critical survey
of the toe of her spotless white shoe.
HE said he didn't know whether |
would like you or not"
Locke took a step forward from the
fireplace.
"And do you?" he demanded.
II do not" she said promptly, "at
least. not when l am utterly ignored
for a whole five minutes, except to be
stared at as though l were a specimen
under d microscope"
I'm awfully sorry" said Locke con
tritely. Really, / am. l was think.
ing of what we had been saying about
Mr.. Marlin, and"
She suddenly lifted warning
finger.
There he is now." she said in a
low voice.
Locke turned around. His back had
been to the door leading to the sea
ward side Of the veranda. which they
had left open behind them.
Mr.. Marlin was peering cautiously
around the jamb of the door-and
now, as the blue eyes under the sill
vered hair, which was rumpled and
astray. caught his. Lockes, the old
man thrust a beckoning finger into
view.
Locke glanced at Polly Wickes.
II think" she said in whisper,
"that he has been acting more strange