The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-22

when she consulted her mirror. There was a mass of black hair cut in windblown bob. Her skin was no longer the fair skin of blond, but was almost light olive. Her eyes alone seemed nat ural. Her nose in some way, seem- ed changed Her lips outlined a perfect rosebud mouth. mouth which was definitely different in its brunei setting.
 What have you done to me" she asked. t'
 "Nothing," said Miss Hanson, smiling, which will not wear off in the course of a few weeks. In the meantime, we stained the skin of your hands and face so that VIII match your hair"
 ,"You've dyed my hair," Millicent accused.
 "No,' Miss Hanson said, that's q transformation. You must re- member to wear it always. It would be fatal to let anyone know you were disguised" .h You've been very nice to me" Millicent said.
 Her mind groped back over the events of the day. She remembered the questioning but was not sure whether she actually recalled be- ing questioned or if she had merely had bad dream.
 "I don't understand" she said.
 "You don't have to-" Miss Han- son answered, with smile. You've had refreshing sleep now, and ."
 There was a knock at the door.
 Miss Hanson stepped to the door and opened it.
 Miliicent Graves stared incredu- lously into the smiling countenance of Jarvis c. Happ. Well, well," he said, "there cer- tainly has been complete trans formation. Our blond has become a brunei. Congratulations to all concerned. assure you that no one, would never recognizze you now.' -.tAt'
 MfIlicent swung her feet to the foor.5
 What did you do," she asked, with the purse I gave your" Why" he said, T still have 1t, of course"
 Why did you leave in such a hurry?''
 Happ glanced significantly to- ward Miss Hanson. .','gs. Z
 Just business appointment = he said. Tt was something urgent that couldn't wait. If you're feel ing fully recovered we'll start"
 Start where?" she asked. His face showed surprise. Why" he said, start home, O:
 "Where?" she said.
 Home" . Ys :.
 She sucked, in her breath, pre- paratory. to making some swift statement, but received a warning glance from Mir Happ. }
 You feel all right?" he asked.
 Millicent struggled to her feet This man had the only bit of ev:- dence which she had been able to salvage from the whole ghastly occurrence--the purse which had been substituted purse which contained much of the personal property of the one who had made the substitution. The things might not mean a great deal to man !. but, to a woman, the shade oi powder used, the type of lipstick the pdHu ol perIume, meat great deal. Millicent determined that this man would not again get out Of her sight until she knew mote about him. .l.. .,..
 Certainly" she said, q feel quite we'll"
 Happ smiled his thanks at Miss Hanson, took Millicent's arm. Sic felt a slight heaviness in her head. Occasionally her feet seemed :o float free of the Sfloor. but, aside from that, her mind was perfectly clear. ~
 An attendant slipped her fur coat about her, gave her the purse she had purchased in the leather goods store, escorted her to the door and held it open.
 A huge limousine, with the ir- itlals U. c. H." monoGramed on the door, stood at. the curb. A liveried chauffeur sat behind the wheel, his collar turned up about his ears, cap pulled down over
 Fl APrER FANNY SAYC.