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Show PIUTE COUNTY NEWS, JUNCTION, UTAH NERVOUS & A By LPhillips Oppenheim BEAUTY Copyright by Little, Brown SYNOPSIS. Fleeing from a brutal stepfather, an unhappy home, and a proposed husband , she detests, joung French girl, stanus 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 girls distracted appearance. She begs them to take her away from her misery. In a spirit of adventure they do so, conveying her to Monte Carlo and putting her In safe hands for the night. Myr-til- e speaks English, her mother having been an educated woman. A Co. patient, and the two young men took their leave a few minutes later. Gerald dragged his friend into the bureau of the casino, where they obtained their tickets for the Cercle Prive, and afterwards on to the Sporting club, the Mecca of Geralds desires for the evening, at any rate. Christopher breathed a little more freely here than in the casino; the atmosphere was less pernicious, the crowd by which he was surrounded far more attractive. After Gerald had taken a seat at the baccarat table, he wandered around for some time, fasciChapter III nated by this strange, cosmopolitan gathering, their diversity in class, Lady Mary Dombey was a young manners and dress. Presently he woman of very pleasing appearance, found a seat In the little bar, ordered but there were occasions upon which a whisky and soda and leaned back to g she could look stern. This was one of watch the stream of pleasure-seekin- g them. loiterers. Suddenly, ' I am never surprised at anything without any warning, his thoughts that Gerald does, she told Christopher, played him a queer trick. He was back who was seated next her at the dinner on the cool, sunlit hillside, with the table, but I must say that I should odor of the violets and the pines in never have expected you to have been his nostrils, and the girl looking over mixed up in one of his escapades. the gate. She turned her head and What are you going to do with the he saw her face her beautiful eyes, with their passionate, terrified appeal ; girl? We hoped, Christopher ventured, a her quivering lips, her childs figure; little doubtfully, that you might be the tender appeal of her, the soul and able to make use of her as a kind of sweetness of her innocent youth clingunder 6ewing maid, or something of ing like some fresh, sweet perfume to her trembling body. that sort." Gerald stood suddenly before him, Thank you, Lady Mary replied, I am perfectly his face aflame, his eyes brilliant His without enthusiasm, satisfied with the services of my own voice quivered slightly with subdued M'-rte- never-ceasin- excitement. maid. Christopher, you moonstruck old had taken only who Lord Hinterleys, he cried, wake up I I a languid interest in the conversation, dodderer, have seen the most wonderful creaintervened for the first time. Where is the young person now? ture on earth. I wont leave this place until I find out who she is. he inquired. What, another adventure? ChrisIn some rooms one of the housekeepers at the hotel found for me, sir, topher exclaimed. "Youre not thinking about Myrtile? Gerald replied. That child? No! was the Impafeet. her rose to Mary Lady I tell you its some I cant decide, she said, which of tient rejoinder. one here Shes either French to this tonight. his heart two has lost you or I cant make or Russian HowItalian loveliness. of village paragon ever, I feel sure that my advice Is the up my mind which. She is with an older woman, who seems to be a sort best. Send her back to her people. Every ones talking Gerald strolled to the door with his of attendant. sister and returned to his place, finger- about here but no one seems to know who she Is." Wait till you see her I ing his cigarette case Irritably. Lord Hinterleys sipped his wine Im not easily led away. Ive seen the most beautiful women in most of thoughtfully. a single' the capitals of the world. I was at I am not suggesting for he that observed, your atti- Vienna and Rome before the war, moment," Dont move, tude toward this young woman is not Jou know, but I never and will not always be entirely irre- Chris. Dont look as though Ive been proachable, but at the same time you talking about them, nere they cornel Christopher watched the approach must remember that we are in a counof the two women with an Interest to are such adventures where likely try I feel Inclined, casual at first but real enough as be misunderstood. to indorse sisters ad- they drew nearer. The younger of the your therefore, vice. I should do all that I could to two walked slightly In advance. She was rather over the medium height, encourage her to return to her people. In to the morning, and her carriage, although she was her Well talk not in the least assertive, was full of sir," Gerald promised. the dignity of one who has "I shall retire to the drawing room been simple to command respect. accustomed and persuade Mary to sing to me, and She was slim, yet the outlines of her can fellows to smoke you two young were so soft as to become alGive me your figure your hearts content. most voluptuous. She wore a dress arm, Gerald. of perfectly plain black lace, against Dont think we shall stop long,- if which the skin of her neck and shoulyoull excuse us, sir, Gerald confided, ders seemed of almost alabaster whiteas he rose to his feet. Its Christo- ness. Her only ornament was a long, In Monte Carlo and double first night phers string of pearls of unusual J want to show him the ropes. Come size. Her hair, glossy and absolutely along, old chap, and make your jet black, was brushed from her forehe added, turning to his head and around her ears so that adteux, friend. It seemed almost like a sheath. Her Lady' Mary made room for Chris- complexion was absolutely pallid, her topher by her side. She was scarcely lips a natural scarlet Her eyes were possessed of her brothers good looks, of a deep shade of brown, inclined but her complexion was good, her fea- to be half closed, as though she were tures unexceptionable, her eyes clear Her eyelashes were and as a rule sympathetic, her tone long and silky; her eyebrows looked and manner attractive. Her figure, es- as though they had been penciled, pecially in a riding habit, was unde- and yet left a conviction of entire niable, her skill at golf and tennis far naturalness. Such details as reabove the ordinary amateur. It was mained of her toilette were unique not for lack of offers that, at twenty-fou- r yet simple. The woman who followed years of age, she was still un- her possessed also an air of distincmarried. with tion, but she was middle-aged- , They talked for some time with In- gray hair and somewhat unwieldy terest. Lady Marys wit was keen and figure. She carried herself with an her Insight unusual. During a pause air of deference toward her comIn their conversation, Lord Hinterleys panion. looked across the room through his Well? Gerald whispered excitedeyeglass. ly. "Your friend seems to get on very She Is very beautiful and very unwell with MHry, he remarked. Have usual, Christopher admitted. They've always been pals, Gerald you no Idea who she Is? If I had fouDd any one who knew acquiesced. who Isnt at well the bar, they were, I should have been Doing pretty before now," was the Introduced her Thundering well They say hes blunt reply. Freddie Carruthers has certain to bdkfine of our youngest gone down to ask the superintendent The two women subsided on to a K. Cs. Lord Hinteys said nothing for couch. The elder one gave an order to a waiter, the younger one glanced several moments. around. thouhundred Indifferently aunts has her Mary I wish Carruthers would come," sand pounds, he said at length. She is a difficult young person to marry. Gerald muttered impatiently. I didnt 1 exaggerate, did I, Chris?" Knows her own mind, though. I cant No, the latter admitted, should never Interfere." Chris Is a good fellow, but I dont say that you did. She is very wonderIt is quite Interesting. fancy he has any thought of marrying ful and very for adventures. You day your remarked. Gerald Just yet, Gerald laughed scornfully. wont mind if I take him off now, 6ir? Youre not comparing our little We shall meet for lunch at the Golf from the hills with with her, protege club tomorrow." he demanded. are you? sumhis friends Christopher obeyed her charm," Christopher has "Each mons without enthusiasm. Gerald, inreplied. bowevei. was both insistent and - short-sighte- horn-rimme- d JJ Gerald leaned back in his chair and laughed long and heartily. "Our little wild rose," he said, Is like a thousand others a pretty face, a fascinating age, confiding manners. In twenty-fou- r hours she would have taught you all that she could know of love and life. She is ns much a yokel intellectually as this girl Is a Are there any queens or mystery. royal princesses wandering about the world nowadays, Chris? I swear that she looks as though she had stepped down from a throne. Thank heavens, here comes Carruthers! A young man who had been staring In at the doorway recognized Gerald and came across to them. No, go, old thing, he confided, leaning down. They are registered here as Madame and Mademoiselle de Poniere aunt and niece. The old buffer downstairs, however, admitted that he believed that to be an assumed name. Couldnt you bribe him, or something?" Gerald asked eagerly. Old Johnny fairly cornered me, Carruthers explained. "The two ladies, he told me, had declared their desire to remain incognito. It was not, therefore, the business of a gentleman to be inquisitive. Whereupon I came away with my tall between my legs. All the same, I dont believe he has the least idea who they are. Gerald sighed. I shall know her sooner or later," he muttered, but Its such a waste at precious time. You wont forget that we promised to go and see Myrtile early? reminded him. Gerald stared at his friend. Myrtile? Who the devil Why, the child from the violet farm, of course I Id forgotten all about her. Chri-tophe- WOMEN HALF-SIC- K Relieved by taking Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound ri n These Three Letters Prove It most no time. I had hardly been able to do my own work and after taking the Vegetable Compound I felt like a I am sending you Lowell, Mass. a few lines to let you know what good your medicine has done for me. I want you to let every one know that new woman. 1 recommend it to my friends who have troubles like I did, and hope they will find the same reMrs. M. Carpenter, 607 W. sults. Chase Street, Springfield, Missouri. it has helped me in nervous troubles. I have four children and you know there is a lot to do where children are. They would come in from school and they would start telling me about their little troubles but I could not stand it. I had to send them away. I could not even walk on the street alone I was so nervous. I found one of your books and read it and then I saw in the paper about Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound. 1 and had taken one bottle when fot it a change in myself. I was surprised. The children can talk all they want to now and it does not bother me. I am still taking the Vegetable Mrs. Joseph Lemere, Compound. 34 South Street, Lowell, Mass. 40 Years Old, Feels Like 20 I was very bad a bearing-dow- n feeling in my body and a pain in my left side. I could not be on my feet at times and once I was so bad I walked bent over to one side for three weeks. My sister read of Lydia E. rinkhams Vegetable Compound and got me a bottle. I got so much relief that I took more until I was well. I am 40 years old and feel like 20. I am sure this medicine will help all Mrs. Mary E. Sandy, 436 women. 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D. pain startled him by its very poignancy. he has Methuselah before him, who of not does think he bus twenty years Monsieur Gerald, he is not with Deseret Book Co., life in ids body. Montaigne. 44 East So. Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah you? she asked disconsolately. Christopher shook his head. He was up late last night, he exTo Have a Clear, Sweet Skin L. D. I went to his room but he Touch pimples, redness, roughness plained. SCHOOL OF EFFICIENCY was fast asleep. I dare say he will or itching, if any, with Cuticura OintAll commercial branch. Catalog free. come on presently. ment, then bathe with Cuticura Soap 60 N. Main St. SALT LAKE CITY. UTAII He promised to be here early," nnd hot water. Rinse, dry gently and Henit model or drawing for exshe said. Has he spoken of me? dust on a little Cuticura Talcum to it ruination. Highest reference. Heat refill It. Pnnuptneaa Has he said anything about sending leave a fascinating fragrance on skin. Watson F.. Coleman, me back? Everywhere 25c each. Advertisement. Booklet FUUU. FsW.1 Uw,sr,U Si., nwkl.su, U.U. Nothing," Christopher assured her. As a rule the man who is unable to An ideal mother is one who knows Do you still feel that you dont want trust himself displays pretty sound which one to spank when nil apiear to go back? She stood quite still in the middle Judgment. equally guilty. of the little apartment and looked at him. Something about her was altered. It seemed almost as though she had passed from girlhood to womanhood in the night I will not go back, she declared fiercely. It Is not that I mind poverty or hard work. It is Pierre Leschamps. I could not bear him near me. He shall never come near me, otherwise Even you. Monsieur I shall die. Christopher, you do not wish me t die." Her eyes were swimming with tears. She leaned a little towards him and Christopher patted her encouragingly. Her lips were very close to his, freeli (he right foot of a Bot ton and sweet and quivering. Christopher, three man, leather toUtl a rare and almost overconscious of mastering temptation, turned away brusquely. Come outside," he invited. I will take you on the terrace, and we will sit in the sunshine. She clapped her hands, herself again almost Immediately. VTO job is too tough for USKIDE I They wandered down from the fashionable part of the promenade to the Tramping, scuffing, grinding all day long-ordi- nary pebbly beach and along the sands. soles wont stand it. Myrtile was never tired of the wonder wilL USKIDE the wonder sole for But USKIDE of it all. Often, however, she cast an as long as best leather. Holds Wears wear. twice anxious look backwards. shoes and in not You do think Monsieur Gerald shape protects the uppers. will be searching for us? she asked USKIDE Soles are always comfortable and absotimidly. Protect against wet, clammy feet lutely waterproof. Christopher was conscious of a curia great health sole. USKIDE protects against slipous sense of annoyance which he could even on dry grass. ping, not altogether explain. He led the of hard workers and hard walkers Thousands way up the steps and on to the terare race. everywhere cutting their 6hoe bills way down with this marvelous soling materiaL We will take a seat here, he sugWe can see the hotel and gested. Tell your repairman you want your shoes soled the turning to your lodgings, and you with USKIDE. Look for the name on the sole its can watch for him." there for your protection. She acquiesced willingly, and fo Buy new shoes soled with USKIDE. Youll get the next half hour she divided her atmore weal for your money. tention between the entrance to the . At the end hotel and the passers-byUnited of that time she became a little Rubber Company S. Business College USKID- E- The Wonder Sole for Wear s. "It Is not right. Monsieur Chri topher," she said, that I sit here with you In these clothes and without a hat People look at us so strangely." You look very nice, Christopher assured her, and besides, It is no one elses business but our own. States And for a Better Heel to WalkOnt A fit companion for USKIDE !i the U. S. Spring-SteHeel. Made of the new Sprayed Rubber the pureat, toughest and most uni. form rubber ever known. Get onto a pair of U. S. Spring-SteRubber Heel right away! p p Trade It looks like three love affairs and badly mixed at that What Is to become of Myrtile? (TO dS CONTINUED.! Mark |