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1 Also, there were Paxton ant Ross. Perhaps she could get a the matter through one of those We'll, she would think it over.
 And still thinking of those glori' ous human-looking fairies, she wen' about her regular routine Of work
 Later, she was startled to re. ceive a summons from Dan Peltor himself.
 Well. Myrtle" that gentleman said. little sharply ESQ you spent your time in here while ] was at my uncle's funeral"
 "No. sir." she said. glibly. "Not that. Mr. Pelton. came in here with the fresh towels, but didn't spend my time here"
 Didn't hang round a bit ?'' "Only to look at the dolls" she said, thinking it might be her op- portunity. 'Oh, Mr. Pelton, aren't they beautiful: Oh. do love 'em so!"
 DO you? We'll. we'll. perhaps I'll have to give you one. But someone has been meddling with my belongings-my suitcase. Was it you: Answer me-"
 CHAPTER XIV
 'No. sir" and Myrtle's eyes, raised to Peltons' face, fairly shone with truth. "No, sir. I didn't touch your luggage or your things at all. I did pick up the dolls and pet them. but. honestly. I didn't touch another single thing"
 Myrtle was telling the truth. of course. and 1t rang in her voice, and Dan Pelton believed her.
 If there's one thing I can do," he said, T can always tell when people speak truthfully. And ] know you did. So, that's that"
 How queer. Can you always tell, MT. Pelton?'
 "Yes. Nobody can lie to me, anf get away with it.
 "And-and did you say--some- thing about" her courage gave out and she looked at the dolls in mute appeal.
 Did I say I'd give you q dolly?" he laughed. Well, I half said so, didn't 1? Which one do you like best?"
 This one,' and Myrtle pointed to the dark-eyed one, the one with the lure of a. siren in her sweet. haunting face. That's the one Mir. Folsom liked the best.'
 "Oh. he did. did he? Then. take it! I'm glad to be rid of it. Take it. girl. and now. clear out. Don't look so hesitant. I've a right to give away the doll. They're all mine now. Take that one. and go.'
 "Yes. sir. Thank you, sir, very much"
 And clasping her precious gift to her heart, Myrtle hurried away, almost afraid the donor might re- gret his act and ask the doll back again.
 AS ill luck would have 1t, she met Miss Folsom just coming to- ward her nephew's rooms.
 Here, you," the lady said. sternly. "what are you doing with that doll? It is my brothers doll"
 Mir. Pelton gave it to me. ma'am. He-he told me to take it."
 Well. you come back here with me, till I make sure of that"
 Her sharp knock gained her im- mediate entry, and Dan Pelton scowled to see Myrtle and the doll back again.
 Get out" he cried. grossly. What are you doing back fere?"
 Flush. Dan" said Miss Folsom. T brought the girl back. She says you gave her that doll"
 "Yes, I did. Now I'm sick and tired of hearing about the doll. Go away. Myrtle. Come in, Aunt Stasia. Yes, I gave the poor child the doll, l don't suppose she ever had a doll in her lifc.'
 "She never had one like that, surely. Why, Dan. those dolls cost an awful lot
 ''I don't care. ] don't admire them myself. l find. and if you want the rest of the bunch, you're welcome to them"
 Well. I'll see about them later but don't give any more away to servants. She didn't select tN best one"
 ''No, she said she'd choose the one Uncle Garry used to like the best. Fancy her being sweet on Cncie.""
 T don't believe she was. Bu. she thought it must be the most valuable"
 Meantime, the astute Hubby, who had long ago learned fo dis.