The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-02
by Ida R. Gleason o Iqa6 NEA sswies, Inc.

warm spot in her heart for the jolly Irish boy with whom sho had gone to school. The blond young engineer was q stranger, of course, but she liked his clean-cut appearance and, besides, he was Pats friend.
 For some reason she could not eg- plain Claire felt she was going to need help. Hannah must have talked me into t." she told herself The fact that the road to the House of Long Shadows had been deliber- atcly closed to her disturbed her more than she was willing to admit
 Lets get going, Pat" she urged
 Sure" agreed Pat with enthu- siasm. "Well show you how Deprcs- sion can eat up the miles, Depres- sion's the car, you know, In case you're wondering"
 Claire pointed out the road and then told them about her quest, even to the part about the mys- terious hidden jewel.
 For minute neither Of the young men answered. Then Bob Steele said slowly, We had planned to spend most of our vacation in the city, Miss Fosdick, but If Pats will Ing I'd like to help you look over the house In the mountains. Maybe some of my technical knowledge would come in handy, Things un- derground are my meat, you know not to mention bread and butter"
 Count mo in too, Claire" Pat agreed "I can't think Of anything I'd rather do than chase m elusive I what -have you, Maybe we can start tonight"
 The rest Of the trip was spent In making plans, Claire told them about her eccentric Uncle Lyman, his fondness for jewels, and how he had given the fantastic name to his house in the mountains.
 And you mean to tell me that no dame ever waltZed him up the church aisle and snatehed his name and fortune2" asked Pat incredu- lously. "A bachelor with money enough to drift around the world buying Jewelsl"
 Susie Spratt was his housekeeper for years and she never spoke of any woman. No, He never married, Claire answered. Uncle Lyman made acquaintances all over the world, but no close friends. He built the House of Long Shadows so he could be alone, You'll see what 1 mean when we get there"
 When they came to the end of the trip both young men agreed that Ly- man FoSdick had indeed named his house well,
 In the uncertain light of . hall moon the building loomod gloomilY against the dark background ot the mountain, or imposing height il was a perfect example Of the nam boyant mansions of an earlier period marrow railed porches, and many bulging bay windows, At the right aide of the second story rose . round cupola which seemed to melt into the shadow Of huge pine tree with twin tops that grew close tt that side of the house, In fact th' gloomy aspect Of the place wa' largely duo to this mighty giant ol the forest
 "It's really two trees grown to- gether, and n marvellous specimen as you will see by daylight" Claire said, pointing toward the tree,
 But 1t must cut off lots Of light from the house." remarked Bob Steele,
 Claire nodded. "Yes, It's the house of long shadows, you know" IN spite of Inc sound of the | wheels on the gravcled drive way no light showed in the dark ened front windows, In the distance a dog bayed.
 "Queer old place" muttercd Pat.
 Drive up to the porch and let me out" Claire said. "Ill get the Spratts up while you take the car around to the barn."
 But Bob got out and went up the steps with her. Sure you'll be all