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For the Love
of a Lady
Copyright, 1893
BY
Jeffrey
Farnol

very well. may lord, ay unless 1t be
hum, my lord, . hoax!"
"Tushi" exclaimed the ViScount.
MY lord, whence had We this?"
II picked it up in the garden at the
Moat House"
And how" said oldcraft, frowning
at the letter, how should it come
"How should I know There twas
found and there 1t is. hoax or no."
why, 1t may be no hoax. my lord.
WI your lordship's kind permission,
why. then. keep It, man. Act on
1t a 90 o what ,t ys T Tepe.t.s o,der.tt
Doth your lordship mean search the
apartments o. you gentlemen"
do as y will, fellow, all's one to
me-"
"Pray. my lord, how many gentle
men lodge here at PRESENT."
You should know this" retorted the
Viscount.
why, my lord. 50 I do. There was
my lord carberry, but he's gone back
to London. There's Mr.. Trumpington,
but he's Away-which leaves Captain
DeSpArd and"
Myself" nodded the Viscount.
Every true, my lord. AS to this cats
eye ring now-hath your lordship any
suspicious, any"
mo, not I! I'm no constable. So"
Here. CHANGING to catch sight OF the
country fellow goggling at him over the
half door, Viscount Brocklehurst stop
ped to point at him with his whip:
''Ha, will y stare at your betters,
rascal, will We peep. will ye pry?"
"Ar!" quoth the fellow and knuckling
an eyebrow, he chuckled.
What who-who Is he"
"a half-wit. I Judge. sir" answered
Master Oldcraft, also scowling at the
fellow in question. Now concerning
this-cat's-eye ring, my lord" persisted
Master Titus, ito search this inn
must have a warrant"
We'll, Sir John Parret Is jus
True. my lord, but Sir John is away
"Tush!" exclaimed the Viscount. and
strobe away into the house, whittier
after momentary hesitation, Master
Oldcraft ventured to follow him.
The next morning was hot. slumber-
GUS and still; the country fellow
sprawled upon one Of the broad, hos
pitable settles before the Guyford
Arms; q stalwart, loose climbed fellow in
patched and stained smock-frock. his
gathered legs and heavy boots dusty
legs outStretched, doing.
After some while, Tom Pitt appeared,
soft treading despite heavy, spurred
boots, but on his way to the inn-yard
paused O moment to stare with his mar
row furtive eyes at the somnolent coun-
tryman asprawl on the weatherworn
settle.
you're Q stranger hereabouts, eh,
friend?" he questioned. The country
man snored gently, whereupon Tom
Pitt stopped to peer under the wide
eaved hat, but seeing no more than a
dark, sunburned cheek, ventured to
poke the sleeper gently with his whip.
"A stranger. eh?" Pitt repeated, and
at the same time gave vigorous shoves
and pulls to the sprawled body Of the
sleeping youth.
The man stirred. muttering sleepily.
"Romany =. my son
AHA, q gypsyl" quoth Pitt. and be-
took himself to the stables, whence he
issued presently on horseback, ana
trotted away, while from the shadow
Of shapeleSs hat the countryman
watched him out Of sight with eyes re-
markedly keen and wideawake.
(Continued ToroorroW)
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GOATS MILK is GONE.
Times Square Early Was Celebrated
as beverage" Center.

NEW YORK (N.A.N.A).-Long be-
fore Times Square. now the busiest spot
on earth, became the center Of the har-
ness and carriage trade 1t was cele-
brated for its eoatS milk. My, how
times changel Day and night now mil.
lions Of people buy there all manner Of
drinks, including orange and pineapple,
on the sidewalk; ice cream soda, tea,
coffee and cows milk galore few steps
In from the sidewalk, and whisky, beer
and wine in rooms slightly more pri-
vate under. the sidewalk and up in the
air. But nary q drop Of goats milk
can be obtained nearer than the Central
Park Zoo.
(Copyrient. 1929. By North American News
paper Ailiancel
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murdersr,s pistol-hand was a cats-eye
Gnf %ash r FIND is this y:' and
Suilty man stands confessed. Diligently
search n the eSyC IS t A.m s;.r. s shs%
men your lasours will not be
STRANGE" murmured Helen. How
came this here, wonder?"
"Ah, cats-eye ring!" muttered
the viscount.
fully.
madam"
Never"
why then g. it's very evident he
found It'll"
May, twas the murderer found It,"
And is he not the murderer pro-
claimed?"
true" nodded my lady. proclaimed
but not proved"
Now at this moment was a tuneless
whistling, and down one of the paths
came q man trundling wheelbarrow,
a tall, gypsy seeming fellow, to whom
my lady beckoned and, crumpling up
the paper, tossed 1t into the barrow.
=
1t was evening, as Master Titus
the Guyfford Arms and espying q tall,
gypsy-seeming fellow, who CHANGED to
be gaping at all and sundry, Master
Titus gruffly called to him to take his
horse. When the country fellow
moved not and gaped only more, Titus
cursed him roundly but at this mo
ment Viscount Brocklehurst rode into
the yard, and Titus, having the very
greatest respect for the quality, IN
taking of dusty hat, bowed with ut
y,a0ct dafarence
The Viscount nodded sulkily, and
rode on across the wide yard, but
having dismounted he stood q moment
cycling the dusty Oldcraft with eyes
You're the constabule fellow. ant
your" inquired the viscount. From
London after Mr.. ouyf1ord's muir
"Ay. nv lord, I am. All day and
night too, my lord, II necessary"
"Well, well-how's your luck?"
bad, nv lord; bad, I must con-
fess," sighed Oldcraft. shaking his lank
head. "I've no luck so far, but I'm
on his track, my lord
Are ye so, are We, low?"
Indeed, my lord--though tbs very
evident the country folk hereabouts are
aiding him, my lord"
"Ha, dye think SOP"
my lord, I'm convinced OF IL.
They're aiding and abetting him, my
lord, comforting, sustaining, all, and
warming him, my lord. This very
morning word comes Of him being at
Litlington, SO to Ellington We 60, only
to hear he's gone on to Seaford, 50
there we 60, and hear he's just RIO on
to Brighthelmston, so thither we gallop
and plaugey hot, my lord, but
"Pish!" cried the Viscount pettishly
"Y' do but chase o shadow The devll,
y must seek him nearer home, mani!
Does y lordship mean his house OF
"Ay, or thereaboutsl" nodded the
Viscount. "But then are ye quite sure
the murderer h Sir Richard Guy
nordp"
"Who else, my lord?" -
"Ay. that's the Observation-Disclosures
dead man had other enemies apleuty,
It's saidl And then, what's all this
I'm hearing Of q cat's.eye ring, eh?"
MY lord, I'VE heard no mention o
SUCH" :.
mot not heard ont? IT'S said
the murderer wore ring set with q
Cat's-eye stone. ITS whispered every.
where-are y deaf? Are y blind2"
Thrusting sudden hand into the
pocket of his flower embroidered waist.
coat, the Viscount fumbled there inn
patiently, and presently drew thence Q
crunpled paper, and thrust into Master
Oldcraft's ready hand the note my
lady Helen had tossed into the gard
' "WeiiS" demanded the viacount.
while OldcrAfk stared ct this torn pa
pe4&- S8eNz .-4. - ~
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GAyety TO Open.

For years the Gayety Theater on
Ninth street has been the old burlesque
standby Patrons Of this form OF amuse-
nent, therefore, will be interested in
the announcement that the Gayety will
open Saturday night August "a. to pre-
sent a Mutual Burlesque attraction-for
The theater this year will be under
the management of Jimmy Lake, who
is reputed to know burlesque from be-
ginning to end.
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King George Of England has World
War record which includes 451 inSpec-
tons, 400 visits 70 munition camps, $40
hospital inspections and the bestowal Of
5O. $50 decorations, travelling $4,000
miles b carry cut these and other
0utle& ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-14

Tractor manufacturers Of Germany
have combined In giving service In
owners and making repairs regardless
of the make Of the machine
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ATTRACTIONS IN WASHINGTON THEATERS

dous cost, that represents the highest
achievement to date in talking pictures. "
Not only does Miss Moore speak in this
First National Vitaphone production,
but she sings several songs, written
especially for the picture.
The story of Smiling Irish Eyes" has
the beautiful Irish countryside as a
background, almost the entire picture
having been photographed in outdoor
locations. Miss Moore portrayS q little
Irish peasant girl. and all her speech Is
tinged with soft brogue. James Hail,
her leading man, also sings in this pic
ture, which John Mccormack produced.
Others in the supporting cast are Claude
Gillingwater, Aggie Herring, Robert Ho-
mans, Betty Francisco. Robert Emmett
OConnor, Julanne Johnston and Tom
OBrien.
COLUMBIA-Ronald Colman in Bull
dog Drummond."
Ronald Colman in his first talking hit.
Bulldog Drummond," remains at Loew's
Columbia for a second week. Bulldog
Drummond" is an adaptation from both
the book and the well known play Of
the stage. Joan Bennett, Montagu Love
and Lawrence Grant also play impor-
tant roles in this United Artists pro-
duction.
Hugh Drummond, q demobilized Brit
iSh army officer, is bored with the
after.war quiet and humdrum club life
On the suggestion Of friend. he in
serts an advertisement in a newspaper.
offering his services in any dangerous
and thrilling enterprise. Phyllis Ben
ton takes advantage Of his offer, meets
him at a roadhouse. and tells him her
uncle is being held a prisoner in a
sanitarium by group Of underworld
characters in an effort to extort money
from him. The place Is Lakington's
Sanitarium, presided over by DR.. LAX
ington, q doctor mentally unbalanced
whose greatest pleasure is in torturing
victims. Drummond trails the party
and succeeds in freeing the uncle. The
crooks reta' se by capturing the girl.
They also succeed in capturing Drum
mond, but after a series Of exciting and
thrilling episodes he manages to escape
with the girl and trap the gang. The
picture, however, has surprising and
novel climax, although the usual ro-
nance is present.
Added attractions include Van and
Schenck, Americas foremost vaudeville
team, in comedy songs. presented In
Metro Moyietone acts; the Tiffany color
classic in sound, "A Song OF Spain;
the Nom international News, the
Fox Movietone News and the Columbia
Orchestra.
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Copyright, 1899

Dir Richard. accused as murderer Of his
cousin at the inquest, and facing . hopeless
mass OF evidence given by perjurinG
enemies, decides to quit his hiding place in
the inn. The next day Helen DARCY sees
a vaguely familiar country youth working
to her surprised question. the rustic youth
saysShis name is Dick-Dick Fnllaloye the
comes to press his hopeless suit. Walking
across the lawns with Helen. they discover
ragged slip OF paper note-Whlch
Brocklehurst srasps eakerly and starts to
read its contents when Helen demands It,
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Moore in
"Smiliux Irish Eyes,"

Washington theeter patrons Will be
given their first opportunity to hear
Colleen Moore's voice Saturday, when
Smiling Irish Eyes" her first talking
and singing vitaphone picture, opens 1T
the Metropolitan Theater.
Colleen il making her dialogue debut
under suspicious circumstances, as
Smiling Irish Eyes" n herAlded 40 a
Nuocial pceductaoEk Aimed .at . txemen-
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PERSONAL.

The rxte under heading Of Personal
Is cents per line additional to the
regular line rate.
REDUCING, HI0H-CLASS sKILLED WORK
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AVIATION.

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CHAPTER XIV.

Continued From Yesterdays starr
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A REAL OPPORTUNITY.
SALE M1SCELLANEOuS.

Fully equipped meat and poultry stand
hiRh-class market: reasonable rental.
Mr.. Gittelman. Columbia 1850.
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SALE MISCELLANEOUS.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HIGH-CLASS TEA HOUSE for sale. on Lead
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Would exchange for rooming house. Address
Box $751; Star ONCE l9s
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CHAPTER XIV.
A SINISTER CLUE.
. ELUCTANTLY, the viscount
. passed the note to Helen's hand.
and laboriously she deciphered
the awkward scrawl:
write this to inform you IL is
now certainly known that upon the
murderer's pistol-hAnd was q cat's-eye
ring. Which ring is yet in possession
of murderer. Find this and the =.
guilty man stands confessed. Diligently
search the Quyfford Arms cham
bers and effects of the divers gentle-
men your lahourS will not be
New Britain herald., 1929-04-18

Stephen to find it an accomplishe fact.
 He went at last to the telephon. and picked up the receiver, lixh'
 of hard purpose slinting in his mar
 rowed black eyes. See if you can
 locate M:. Harold judson please.
 and ask him 10 call my room." he
 told the switchboard operator when
 she answerei his signal. "Mr. Connor speaking"
 His voice Was as cold as ice, but
 courteous. givil8 no hint of the
 blazing impatience that had come to him with his decision to set Pamela's brother and force the boy
 into opposing her engagement to
 Stephen ArmitaEe.
 Harold was found in the dining
 room, smoking over an untouched
 plate of hors d'oeuvre. When Huck's message was delivered to him he gave only slight outward sign Of his reaction to it-hiS fingers curied over his lighted cis
 aret unti. .e felt the bite of tn. flame. heI he dropped it on tray Since Mildred had tried 10 pr. his secret from him Harold had
 been practicing better facial con trol. His natural pallor-or rather the p;llor tha: had belonged to him of late-helped him great deal 1t prevented people from noticing
 his sudden paling at sight of Huck Connor.
 His hands. that might have be-
New Britain herald., 1929-04-18

he could have been said to have rushed Pamela It seemed to him \. he'd say e..
 She was laughing at him. but having no sleeve to receive the sound. she kept it back of her pouting. haif-parted red lips. She had him going. she told herself ex- ultantly. He VAS half bewildered now.
 Are you that kind?" she chal, lenged. bringing her head around until she looked full into his eyes. No. of course I'm not" Stephen denied. as vehem+ntly as though he had been accused of some Pamela asked. her lips beginning to quiver threateningly. Why .. why just |. just -
 Just playing with me?" Pamela put in before he could express his modern day thought that marriage was no longer taken for granted between two eligibies simply be. cause they were ,ond of each others company. She vas certain he must have some such thought in his brain that would get out if she gave 1t an opportunity. She had tt keep hi;n fuddled.
 Suddenly she dropped down into his arms and began to cry. Pamela crying! The girl of orchids and sapphires. The girl of ermine ant pearls. The girl of silks and sables Crying in his arms like a heart
New Britain herald., 1929-04-18

Pamela felt like telling him that Mildred wasn't the sort for him to know either. but she was too wise to say anything. to bring tho other girl 10 his mind
 "Oh, I'm beginning to realiz.. right enough that I've got to look after myself without any help from the family she said plaintively. Harold doesn't approve Of Con- nor,' stephen returned shortly.
 Pamela sighed and leaned over closer 10 him. What good is Har- old?" she asked in accents of child ish helplessness.
 stephen said nothing, being un- able 10 think e anything very com- plimentary to Harold.
 If he were taking proper care of me he would have a talk with you" Pamela went on surprisingly.
 With me-" stephen said blankly. "Of course" Pamela cooed, and cuddled confidingly against him. He'd want to know what your in. tontions are.' She paused until stephen got the full meaning of her words, then hurried on. and there was no pretense of mirth in her voice.
 '1 suppose that I shall have to ask you myself" she said. Well. you may consider that l have Are you going to marry me or not?"
 stephen laughed. Don't be A goose" he told her. What would we live on? ?"
 It was now Pamela who laughed. You forget that I'm a golden goose.' she declared triumphantly. "Oh, no, didn't" stephen re- piled earnestly. Don't flatter your self"
 'Insufferable" Pamela exclaimed and sat up to face him. You mean you won't have me on any terms?" stephen reached out and pulled her closer. Be quiet" he ordered T haven't heard any wee small voice telling ne that you're the only girl in the world. I've got 10 wait for that. you know" "Brutc.' Pamela gave the back Of the hand he had slipped about
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QIQII( EI| 1 VI %RUTH DEWEY GROVES nSs3HssssESs. Ss3HssssES.

her waist a vicious pinch. "Ouch."
 'Then keep your mooncalf re. marks to yourself" Pamela admon. ished him. What have inner voices to do with it? Isn't 1t enough when
 ] tell you that I've decided we are to be engaged ?'
 Are you seriouse" Stephen asked. grown suddenly serious himself AS suddenly Pamela lifted her
 face to his and looked at him wist- fully. "Stevo. couldn't you guess 2" she said softly. almost pleadingly The look of the conquered came
 into Stephens eyes. Pamela slipped
 her head down and pressed her cheek to his arm. drew it up slowly
 until her chin rested on his shoul- der. Then stephen heard queer
 little sobbing catch in her rapid
 breathing.
 The pathetic touch confused his
 sense of values. Pamela in ten- | der mood? Pamela playing the kitten The inherent comedy in
 the scene quite escaped stephen. He felt he had been to blame for let
 ting this thing happen. But Pam" he protested. T 1 wouldn't dare. Why. l haven't . thing in the world. I've just been | building up ."
 1 Pamela slipped an arm around his 1 neck and pressed her cheek harder
 against his. Please don't talk about
 material things" she pleaded. "Fm l so tired of people who have every
 thing. That's not what matters. It's
 something you feel Don't you feel anything Stevo. darling:" "I feel like a cad" Sephen said 1 honestly. "I'd no idea :"
 ''That doesn't excuse you" Pa-
 mela retorted. quick to take ad-
 vantage of his weakening. He
 wasn't going to lose his head in
 moon mist, she saw that. but if he felt apologetic he must feel a
 sense of guilt. With that to so on
 she had pleny.
 Unless you're the sort who
 rushes a girl without meaning any l thing" she went on, which | wouldn't be an excuse. either. Only an explanation. Of course. If you are that kind -
 stephen wondered vaguely when
New Britain herald., 1929-04-18

broken child.
 Stephen gulped. His arms tight ened about her. She was soft and warm and fragrant. He felt as il he'd been given glimpse of the private life of an unhappy princess q princess that he'd never thought of as being altogether the same as other people. Possessing an honest to- goodness heart. for instance.
 He pulled her up to him and bent his head over her. Then he drew 2 deep breath. Ordinarily Ste phen hated perfume. But was this exquisite scent perfume at all? Or was it just the aroma Of Pamela i mode Of life? Just . natural part of her charm?
 He was tangled in the golden snare that Pamela had baited with tears. And when Pamela put uI her lips and he kissed her he was lost.
 Back in the Judson hotel, in q room that housed raging wolf man. picture that approximated that sceue in the taxicab WAS every, where. Wherever the man looked the fever of his tort Sred jealousy conjured up girl with honey hail in the arms Of her sweetheart.
 For Huck Connor had taker Pamela's announcement as true. l, would have surprised him as mucf to know that it wasn't so at the time sile said 1t was as 1t surprised
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trayed him by their trembling, he vas learning to keep out of sight in his pockets. Now he thrust them under the table, hating the sight Oi their telltale weakness. He wantt q 10 t.nc courage 10 fight. to face the music, to tell Huck Connor 10 go to the devil. but his soul seemed to whimpei at the thought of actu ally doing it.
 He sat on at the table in silent rebellion, hating himself, hating Connor. Twice he lifted his hand to summon waiter and send word to Huck that he wouldn't come. Each time he dropped it in defeat
 And at last he got up to go.
 (TO BE CONTINUED