The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-08-21

I1SIS dlOIlC MOlly lldilQ WdS ilOI visible. Uncarpeted floor, dust, shabby desk and chairs. Divitt rose as Juanita entered, motioned her to chair.
 In the dress of black silk with buttons at wrist, and belt, her hair knotted smoothly, she was a different woman from the young person he had seen that first night, tumbled and distraught, yet beau- tiful withal. Divitt had watched lassitude come over the. girl, had realized that something had snap ped somewhere. He had thought that in this relaxed state of mind she would confide in some one-in Molly, certainly-knew that her silence was due to the gravity of her secret. The knowledge satis- fled him for the moment.
 Juanita had been an asset, great CT than he had forseen. She had magnetised, enhanced by mystery. Molly's idea of the veil had been good. Its protection had given Juanita courage, and it's allurement coupled with Mollys cleverly plant ed explanation of it, had adver- tised both Juanita and the place. Eric Ledbetter had unquestionably come solely to see her, also the distinguished Mexican who brought Kirk Stanard's card.
 But Juanita must not be so touchy about the veil. She had left the group last night simply be- cause Fouche had joked about snatching it off. The rumor of this loneliness would get about, de- stroying whatever charm she de- rived from the attire. Divitt had been a little astonished, however, at the cleverness with which Jua- nita had escaped from the contre- temps of last night-that kiss she had left upon Ledbetter's jaw. He would have thought she was de- veloping an unsuspected coquetry, had she not gone i'll to her room and failed to return.
 He would not have Ledbetter or any one else snatching off her veil. The parlors should preserve at least the decorum of a Mardi Gras parade in which every mask is re- spected. And so he had made that remark to Ledbetter about Turkish ladies and modesty You have lived in Turkey. sir, and know how modest Turkish ladies can be where their faces are con- .cerned."
 Juanita's terror of discovery would be an asset in what he had in mind, but it must be quieted in a measure. It would soon be known for terror and would create worse situation than the rumor or her prudery. However, he would not speak of that now. Divitt took newspaper from his desk, handed it to Juanita. Will YOU read what I have marked, Senorita?"
 Juanita's eyes ran down the page.
 LOST: Sapphire necklace. Seven large stones. Platinum links. Liberal reward. Kirk Stanard" 1 Juanita read and waited. Divitt tossed the paper on his desk. T wonder, Senorita," he said, "if I can trust you to return that necklace
 She looked at him. Return it?'
 Tt was lost here-last night Under the roulette table. should like you to return it, refusing the reward"
 It was increditable-both com r-ands You'd enjoy doing that wouldn't you?" Divitt asked. l She hesitated. If that is all, she said Nt Divitt smiled. "You are suspic. Gus, Senorita. Have you never
 heard that there is honor among thieves?" M
 T am not a thief" [.
 T trust you are not implyinl
 that you will fail to deal honorabl.
 with us in this matter I should
 have to be certain before I sen you on this first errand of liberty?
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 Carnival time .y. ,Juanita's
 disguise suits the season tomor-
 row as freedom lures her into a deceptive adventure.