The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-08-24
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tive story writer' 4,
PAT-the janitor who played
Cupid.
The DUCHESS-patrOn of sur
PRoFEssoR BRACEY-EsyP-
tologist.
Yesterday: Comes the Duchess
party. Bob tells the Duchess IN
response to her attentions, that
he loves another girl - someone
who doesn't love him.
CHAPTER Xl
For a moment the Duchess
stared at him as though she could
not believe what she had heard.
then she turned away with
shrug and an angry CLEAN in her
eyes. She was not used TO being
pushed aside by any man, eSpe-
cially a man who was younger
than she was and apparently had
no money. Ii was unheard Of Al
ways before they had been the
most flattered because she delgn-
ed 10 notice them.
81 see" she said in an icy tone.
"You prefer the little Irish verse
writer to me, perhaps. Well, dar-
ling, of course you understand |
was only plSv;nc in character.
Queens go in rather heavily for
such things. believe. Run along
now 70 your charmer, and tell
Professor Bracey TO come back
and rescue me. These other men
all bore me-" She languidly held
out beieweled hand.
"Okay, you~ Majesty" Bob re-
FLIED witt litti" laugh, giGt
enough 20 make his escape. For
though he had played up 10 her
mood. ne knew well enough she
had meant what she said, and he
really had been counting disaster
when ne refused 20 be daZEled by
the willful beauty. Poison, that's
what she u.s." he muttered to him
self. 1.-THE farther | can get away
from her the better I'll like il"
The pirate coming by just then
hooked his arm through Bob's and
led him TO a secluded corner
where they could overlook the
dancers. Guess there isn't going
to be enough excitement to pay
for getting into this fool rig, Nc
lavish" Steve complained. "No-
body seems TO have designs on
either the dame or her rock. I've
talked TO quite smear Of 'em
and even danced with one or two
Withholding gals to see if could
find out something. But it's no
go"
"I'm not so sure about that"
Bob's eyes were following Bracey
and Kathleen as they passed with
in range ola light dart from the
mechanical Cupid. Pat was GER
tainly keeping his electric eye on
Bracey. "See that tall Egyptian
over there? The one with the lit
tie image in his hand, Does that
statue remind you of anything"
Steve'S eyes opened wide with
interest. "YOu mean-Say, 90 cut
in on the Pharaoh, will YOU"
The next minute he had grab
bed a passing dryad and swung
into the dance, steering his course
nearer and nearer Bracey and
Kathleen. Bob skirted the crowd
until he was beside them, too. and
tapped the professors shoulder
lust as Steve came opposite.
As Bracey stopped, sudden
movement from the detectives
arm knocked the little image from
the Pharaoh's hand. Steve caught
il adroitly before it hit the floor.
"Sorry was so awkward, he
apologied as he fumbled with il.
"Here you are" holding the little
plaster god out to Bracey. "Not
hurt bit. Just what is it, any
way"
"Merely copy of an old |
statute" answered Bracey Stiffly. |
"Sure," answered the pirate |
with a grin. can Al copy all |
right. Glad / didn't ruin it for
you" ...
Professor Bracey took the |
image and walked rapidly away.
so he did not see the expression
on the pirates face as he looked |
after him. With a meaning glance
at Bob, Steve caught the rhythm
of the music once more, taking
pains to keep close to Bob and his
partner. At the intermission, ne
was standing at Bob's elbow.
awe an idea," he said in low
tone. THAT guy"
The silvery blast of bugle in
terrupted and made everyone
pause. A parade was announced
when each guest would pass
singly across a platform to display
his costume. Bob caught Stoves
arm excitedly. CO.,
A shapely nymph was pressing
across a tiny raised stage placed
in front of bank of ferns ana
greenery. AS she paused an III
slant, the room became complete
ly dark. and hidden electric bulbs
Suddenly flooded her with hight
from every side, so that every de-
ont AGAINST the dark background
with startling elearness. She gave
little, cry of surprise, then
quickly seized the opportunity to
exhibit her charms. which brought
a burst of applause.
One by one, the other guests
passed in motley array, the wo-
men especially, very conscious of
the vivid picture they made.
Geisha girls, slave girls, ballet
oirls. court beauties, peasants in
colorful native costumes, were
;nterspersed with soldiers, emper-
ors and ali the various characters
that men assume for such airs.
Applause, boisterous laughter,