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Show PIUTE COUNTY NEWS, JUNCTION, UTAH boding about that child. I feel that she Is going to brlug trouble, some-boor other. The' Mystery Road A SYNOPSIS. from Fleeing a stepfather, an unhappy home, and a proposed husband sha detests, young Myrtlle, French girl, stands In a country road on the verge of desperation. Halted by an exploded tire, two young Englishmen. Lord Gerald Dombey and Christopher Bent, are attracted by the girl's disShe begs tracted appearance. them to take her away from her misery. In a spirit of adventure they do so, conveying her to Monte Carlo and leaving her with friends. Myrtile speaks English, her mother having been an educated woman. Gerald sees a beautiful young woman In the gambling rooms, and Is fascinated, but can only learn that she is called Pauline de Poniere and is with her aunt. He is unable to secure an introduction. CHAPTER III princess In everything men but R&-tur- n, vened. Look here, Gerald," he said, dont think that you are giving dame quite the right Idea. Continued 4 ' princess? That Is clothes, Gerald explained. to you. over hand her We your part. Dress her, madame. We will return In an hour. Madames eyes sparkled. She looked at Myrtile appraisingly. Mademoiselle will be worth dressing, she assured them Joyfully. as you say. In an hour, milord, and 1 can promise that mademoiselle shall be all that you desire. Christopher for the first time Inter- A Co. "AND THEN, WHAT?" brutal It is a fact Madame repeated, with a wonderlug glance at the girl. A E. Phillips Oppenlieim Copyright by Little, Brown Chapter IV "Then why do they look at me so she persisted. "It must strangely? be because I have no toilette, no hat, my shoes are ugly. Indeed, monsieur, it Is no place for me. Here are friends of yours coming, I am sure the beautifully dressed young lady who looks at me so curiously." It Is Geralds father and sister, he whispered. She was suddenly very white and frightened. Christopher rose to his feet Lady Mary nodded a little coldly, Lord Illnterleys acknowledged his greeting with some surprise. This Is your little protege, I suppose? Mary remarked, looking at Myrtlle. This Is Myrtlle," Christopher assented. We are waiting for Gerald now to decide what to do with her. You wish to leave home, I understand? Mary asked, turning to the girl, who had risen to her feet. I will never return there," Myrtlle no, not even if Monsieur replied Gerald himself commanded me to. I would sooner throw myself Into the sea. Isnt that a little extreme? her questioner rejoined coldly. The misery I should have to face if I returned would also be extreme," I am hoping to find Myrtile declared. some work here." That should not be difficult," Mary observed, and they passed on, Mary with a nod to Christopher which lacked much of Its usual cordiality. Myrtlle looked after them and there was trouble In her face. They do not like me, she said. They do not think that I ought to be here with you. They are right, of course. I am just a little peasant girl n peasant clothes. Let us go." Christophers remonstrances were In vain. She turned and walked away, and he was obliged to follow. Just as they were leaving the promenade, however, they came face to face with Gerald, Issuing from the hotel He gave a little start as he recognized Myrtlle. Except for a carelfss thought when he had first awakened, he had forgotten all about her. It was characteristic of him, however, to behave during the next few minutes as though be had been thinking of no one else. So Christopher has been stealing a inarch on me! he exclaimed. Has he shown you all the sights, Myrtlle? I waited a long time for you, she We have been sitting on the replied. terrace. And Myrtlle has been a little tron She is blesome, Christopher said. going back to her rooms to hide because of her clothes." Clothes?" Gerald repeated.- "Why, of course she must have clothes. We ought to have thought of that when we brought her away. But, monsieur, she began timidly, "even the clothes which I have at home my communion gown Gerald waved his arm. Come along," he Invited. "We will transform you. We will go to Lenores. Mddame Lenore Is a great pal of mine. Myrtlle, you shall have clothes fit for a duchess." "Then they would not be fit for me, Myrtlle objected, doubtfully. Nor, I should think," Christopher added, would they help her to obtain a situation. Gerald, however, would listen to no He ushered them Into remonstrances. little a quiet but sumptuous-lookinestablishment, only a few doors from the Hotel de Paris. A Frenchwoman, dark and attractive, came forward to welcome them. she ex"Ah, monsieur milord I claimed. It Is good' to see you again Her ladyship was here only three days ago. I ventured. to ask If you were to be expected. "Madame," Gerald declared, I am here on business. We have with us a princess ths Princess Myrtlla - g 1 I ma- In what respect? Mademoiselle Is the daughter of working folk, Christopher explained. She requires clothes of good quality, if you will, but clothes In which she can seek a situation. That is so, Is It not, Myrtlle? The girls eyes were fixed anxiously upon Gerald. I should like to have what Monsieur Gerald would wish me to have, she replied. Mademoiselle has a figure so fashionable, Madame Lenore murmured; so slim yet so elegant, and an expression altogether splrltuelle. I have some frocks only this morning arrived from Paris, In which she would seem a dream. We do not desire mademoiselle to become a dream," Christopher said, We have the charge of her stoutly. for a short time only, and the sort of toilette which you have In your mind, I think, Madame Lenore, would be Am I not right, highly unsuitable. Gerald?" "Oh, I suppose so, the young man agreed. Id rather like to see her In one of Madume Lenores creations, though." Milord and monsieur," madame said, "leave It to me. Return In an hour. There shall be two costumes ready. You shall If take your choice. mademoiselle will have (he goodness to step this way The two young men wandered out They made their way back to the terrace, where Lord Hlnterleys walked for a time, leaning on Geralds arm. Mary drew Christopher to one side. So that Is your little protege? she remarked. That Is she, Christopher admitted. I do not wish to seem a prude, or anything else Mary continued, disagreeable, but do you really think that you are doing the right thing, Christopher, In sitting about on the terrace with a peasant girl dressed er according to her position? The whole escapade, I think, is ridiculous. I am not so surprised at Gerald but I am surprised at you. Christopher was conscious of some irritation. He liked and admired Lady Mary, but it seemed to him that her attitude was a little unsympathetic. I can quite understand the whole incident seeming he admitted, but, looking back at It, I honestly cannot see what else we could have done. "You could have left the girl where she was, Mary insisted. Christopher shook his head. You didnt see her, he replied. No one could have left her. No actress could have simulated the horror we saw shining out of her face. I dont think that I should ever have thought of bringing her away it was Gerald who did that but I think that he was right, and I should never consent to sending her back unless she were willing to go." And exactly what do you two young men propose to do with her, then? Mary Inquired. It Is not you I am so much afraid of. It la Gerald. But you dont believe " he be-ga- n. that when the two young the establishment of Madame Lenore, they both failed utterly to recognize the girl who was standing in a distant corner, talking to the proprietress. It was not until she detached herself and came hesitatingly up to them that they realized with varying sensations, who she was. Qerald laughed with pleasure and held out both his hands. Christophers admiration was tempered with a cei tain amount of distinct disapproba tlon. Well, l;nt does milord think? Madame demanded. Gerald reMy congratulations plied enthusiastically. My dear Myrtlle, I wonder If you realize how charming you are? The girl looked shyly up at Gerald, her face soft and eloquent with pleasure. She was clad In a fine white serge costume, trimmed with silver braid. Her lace blouse was delicately filmy and transparent, the cut of her skirt as scanty as the last word from Inrls had decreed; her white silk stockings and suede shoes, procured from a neighboring establishment. Irreher large hat, a gossaproachable; merlike confection of tulle and lace. Of the charm of her appearance there could be no possible question, but, in exact proportion with Geralds satisfaction, Christopher's disapproval seemed to grow. I do not criticise vour clothes, madame, or your taste, lie snld. but we have given you the wrong Idea. Mademoiselle Is In search of n situation. She Is a working girl for whose future as a working girl my friend and I are anxious to provide. Those clothes are entirely unsuitable. Look here, Chris, Gerald Interrupted, youre taking this thing too seriously. We know very well that Myrtlle must be found something to do later on, but In the meantime she may as well have a little fuu. Can't you see for yourself how wonderful she Is? She will puzzle the whole of Monte Carlo for a week. And after then? Christopher asked. Gerald turned Impatiently away. Madame held up a wonderful confection of white lace and silk. This Is what I figure to myself for mademoiselles first evening this and a hat of frock, she said, black lace, with a string of pearls I which I could perhaps borrow. promise you that she would make a sensation you do not dream of. It Js not our wish that she make a sensation of this sort, Christopher It appears to me persisted hdrshly. that you both wish to provide the child ne stopped short. Geralds eyes were filled with sudden fire; the girl was trembling. "Youre talking like an ass, ChrisThis U my topher, Gerald declared. affair. It is nothing of the sort, ChrisIt Is our topher rejoined stubbornly. affair. I claim an equal right In disposing of Myrtlle, and I will not have her decked out In these clothes. What we need for her Is a plain blue serge suit and a small bat She will always look charming, she will always be attractive, but nothing In her future walk of life justifies our arraying her In clothes like these. Madame shrugged her shoulders more disparagingly than ever. It Is as milord and monsieur deI can prosire, of course, she said. vide such garments as monsieur describes. Gerald looked at Myrtlle once more. The admiration In his eyes this time, at any rate, was absolutely genuine. I cant see the harm In having the child properly turned out for, say, one week, he protested, turning to Christopher. And at the end of that week, After 15 Hard Months H is USK1DE Soles Still Qoodl of that! Marcellus R. Abel, a Cincinnati THINK officer, wore this pair of USKIDE Soles fif 1 what? that Geralds Intentions There was a deadly directness about are always good, she interrupted; Christophers gaze. Gerald, although he Is capable, even, of Idealism. On there was no definitely formed thought he is other hand, the fatally weak, of evil in his mind, avoided it. especially where women are concerned. If you are proposing to marry I fancy," she went on, you will find Myrtile, Christopher continued, then rea assumed have dual that you clothes have selected are suitthe sponsibility, and I fancy, too, that able. Unlessyou have made up your you some day you will be sorry for it 1 beg that madame to do mind that, of has the the philanderGerald spirit er in his blood. If the girl attracts will show us something different, him sufficiently, you, at any rate and probably he will be sorry you Fun for a week for Myrtlle did not leave her to her village lover. her sponsors and then, and You have described Gerald corIs what? Anyway, Myrtile rectly when you called him a phicharming. I landerer, Christopher admitted. put myself In court, and on his behalf I plead guilty to the charge. On the (TO BE CONTINUED.) other hand, I have greater faith In his kindness of heart and his sense of honor than you seem to have. This Original Daylight Saving child Is helpless and Innocent. 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