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Show f.EHI FREE il!it.g then, without into my hen I had done STORM MUSIC By 1 was tatting In a cafe, drink in,' ith me." i v h Inve-flica- l.'ufor-tunatel- - . "I " "No, they won't." aaiJ (',., tell you why. Those four didn't come ont here t' do to somebody's servant for that's who their victim wan rfr-y- What he had on was a tunic, urn! gome of the old houses here still dr-s- their people, like llmt. I'.ix.is lo the knee''" "Undressed, brown IciiIkt." mi Id 1. (eorYrey nodded. "lie was weurlng livery fry well Those four are her on suine Jub, and the murdered man gut In their way He may have surprised them h you him off did: and no they JiihI hiini I!ut, Utiles I'm much inNlaken, the Job renialni! to he done Otherwise they wouldn't have huried him." And here for the first time, I think, the thought fume Into my head that we mood all three on the edge of gome grave adventure. "And now." said Geoffrey, rising. lay before you the card that I've It's not a very nice Up my sleeve. card, but It'a going to count quite a lot 1a this little game. "I was staying with the Lyvedens In Hampshire a few years back. It was a (iootlwood party, and the Jew els In the house were worth a lot Well, they were atolen all right l?ar ley wasn't with me, but he'll renietn "Ill 1 ber the rase." "The Hell Hammer murders, sir?". "Exactly. Three servants and a po liceman were murdered by the fellows who took those Jewels. They could have laid them out or tied them up: but they preferred to kill them, be cause then they knew where they were. "They never got the thle.es, but Anthony Lyveden told me as much as he knew: and amongst other things he told me that the moment they heard of the matter the police knew who'd done the Job. Only one man, they said, was ruthless and daring enough to fro such lengths. And the man was known as i'haraoh.' -Now tnat'a all I know. This may or may not be the man. Hut If It Is well, from what I've Just told you you'll gather that he doesn't like wit Besses." To my frreat dismay my cousin then announced that we must be gone from the Inn as soon as we could. "We're out to fight these men. Well, the flrst thing to dft Is to vanish, for until we are out of their ken, we ennnot attack, but must waste our time taking precautions against an attempt on your life. More. At the moment not one of those wallahs knows you by sight, and that's a card which must not be thrown away. And Dow you go out and lose yourself In the town. Hurley and I will pack and I'll pick you up at nine In front of St. Jacques'. I shall give out we're going to Salzburg, and Rarley can go to the station and point the He." "Where are we going?" said L lo Annabel," said uiy cousin, 'i liked the look of the village and I'm aure they'll do us proud at The Reap ing Hook. And now you pop off, my on. ICvery minute is precious, as you must see." 1 made my way out of the Inn, and when some servant or other ran after me, letter In hum!, I took the missive from hi in as a man In a dream. did not open the letter I had no need: for one thing. It was already open, and, for another, I knew what the envelope held. And that was a ahoemaker's bill. That I now felt far from easy, frankly confess. I could not got away from the fact that the enemies that I had made were no ordinary men First, they had frustrated the watch we had kept: then, they had gained their end, which was, of course, to get to know me by sight for someone, no doubt, was In waiting, to see me come out of the Inn and, lastly, they h.iJ informed me In unmistakable terms that they were fully aware that I had een them at work. All this, I may say. In a little more than an hour. As I entered the bustling market, wondered what Geoffrey would say. . It suddenly came to my mind thnt as like as not I now was being fol lowed by whoever It was thut had watched me come out of the Inn. At nee I determined to see If this was the case and If It was, to endeavor to turn the tables on the man who was to engaged. I made my way out of the market and Into an alley too narrow for carts to use. For more than an hour I wandered the curious streets, crossing and stop ping and Idling and turning back, but 1 never set eyes upon any one of tli four or on anyone else that I could fairly suspect? and at last I decided ,to rest and drink before making my ay to St Jacques'. " Taffeta of Choicest Silk "Are jou aire yd weren't fol'1 u.eat. If lowed?" she aaid. w they now kti" jo'i're la tut-- Dornford Yates 2 H Formal- - p.czg. U-.1T- tj. my liquor when I saw a car golr.g by on the opposite side of the square. For a moment I sat spell bound. Cbprrlf tat hf Mlnlen. Bileh Co. Then I was up am was running as WW Srrlc. harxl as I could. The car ai ealrU!et, very long snd handsome and painted green. It SYNOPSIS hood was raised, so that whoever was In It was not to lie seen, but In front John Spencer and lila cousin, OeofTry Bbun,la ar vacttiuninit In Austria, ueof-frwere kilting two chauffeurs lo curl a gifted portmlt palntrr but us I! very. In a word, they were prefer to paint landxapea. While Una-iliIn John heart tha wearing jrreen tunics, exactly like thai forest, trolling t Volcea, and d Idea to of the m.in whom I had swn lying that Krom aafa cover ha flnda four men morning, awaiting his grave. baryinir a man In green liver who The cur was gathering speed when evidently, had been murdered I'haraoh I flung myself on to the ta the leader of lh Knr; the other step. ara Ltcwdrop, Itueh and liuxle. As someone within exclaimed, I John maKea hlmtelf known to the aataaalna by dropping a letter with thrust my head over the door. hli tame and addrrst on It. He tti.x Forgive me," 1 said, using Gentian, Geoffrey and bla chauffeur, llarlry, of "but I have most urgent news. Of the lila adventure. I don't know very gravest Import. who you are, but you're deeply con- CHAPTER I Continued I.FH1. VT PRE. certied." A girl was regarding me as though I were leas than the dust, and as the car came to rest, a hand was laid on mv arm. 'How can your news concern me. If you don't know who 1 am?" The words were ttpoken In English. with the faintest American touch, and the tone was less cold than Imperious. "I recognized your livery." I said. Hasn't one of votir men disap peared ?" The girl never moved, but her eyes looked straight Into mine. "What do yon know," she added, of one of my men'" "I know that he's dead," said I. I saw her start at the word, and hand went up to her mouth. "And I know who killed him," I said, "and I'll help yon to rope them In. I'.ut we'll have to go carefully, because they're a gang of four, and they're pretty hot stuff. Resides, they didn't kill him for nothing. I mean, I rather think there's a good deal be hind the crime." The girl looked at me curiously. Then she sat hack on the cushions and glanced at her watch. "I expect the police," she said cold ly, "will be glnd to hear any facts. The station Is In the next street." My speech was Impetuous, I know. ami never would have been spoken If "I'm sure the car Hopped ' J r if - "Well, you can't get c;t here." said the girl. "We rcut i:ni a pie:rT pb'e. Resides, you u.ust hear dou't story. S.t bark In the tar and move. It's only a quarter of nine." to !iiC She gave some direction eat hack In her chauffeur and lh-- "ily father K! f died last November, tnz my brother and me. We're r trian, you know: hut my rno'l.i-American. was taught me English she My brother Is younger than I am, and he's away JuRt now: so I rather run the castle, although, of course, he's the fount. This duty takes me to Salzburg once a month. I made the Journey by car four days ago. On the way an attempt was ma le to wa'v uie. and when I got through I was driving they chased me for thirty mile. I ;- - Aus- with had a man ' J. I. Vlth that, half-cocked- utter. 3 f - V k- 1 .f. I i Usi is SAFE? Don't Entrust Your v r i I ' "- " : 'i . ?r' y ' Own or Your Family". Well -- Being to UrJarJ Preparations r 'i 'lie - I ; U i i d high-societ- .... a. that that's ended." As I took her slim hand, her steady grnv eyes met mine. "True," said I. 'Tint my duty to Florin remains: nnd I'm not so sure ns I was that he called upon me for vengeance." "What else?" said the girl. "lie loved his mistress," T said. "As he died, he may have been thinking that she would be short of a man." And then I went out of the car and was sauntering down the pavement. Except for a crone with a bucket, there seemed to be no one In sight. huge ua; Diows'- - Ian He Will remeuies were advise! n hnA f.7HI Lenox K oaninst riv nhvsininrn; uau lui I r stomach jand, j often, for the hear. v sanager . J ...... l JJ pam I n ing person u, uu whether fij yon oryourfana are laKing lor uie n iici oi headac1, is SAFE to use itularlv k family doctor. Ask him nnrW,i about Genuine BAY EH ASPlRixJ He will tell you that ltm discoveru of Bavcr Asnirin roll , the very eiegatu hif- silk formal gown And If you'll let me help you, we'll of exquisite bring the blackguards to book. Hut feta as hist you see my cousin was right. Florin quality registerswomen of was nothing to them, but he got in choice among patrician taste. The idol their way." hour is silk taffeta in white Yes," said the girl, "that's clear. of the silver. and The got In their way. This flair for white taffeta is With a sudden movement she turned. formal at every Hut you must keep out of this. Can't The winter. this far so gathering, you go home?" silver versatile types, Includes vogue I'm not going home," said I, "till striped or dotted white taffeta being I've seen this through." among the favorites. Mateiasse white "Don't he foolish," she said. "This silk taffeta presents a pleasing diToting version from the metalized effects. quarrel Is mine not yours. Florin was not your man. Besides, Plain white taffeta starred with you can do no good because they've rhinestones Is also a fabric highlight. got your number: lift a finger against ripwU'npra nre nlaviii" un Quantities of them, and they won't do another thing f gtitHlln- - not on,y ln immediate Ml rtf l,t . no ,,uv jou .or, ,,7 n.,e fashions but indications are that spring "The point Is this," said I. "Thnt trvloe u.m ,.,,.. srlt(.hin2 an outstand' . ta. 4 a la.. me uicin wiui you uon i want ui 111:111 ll,. feature. White silk taflug I've given you In- feta trimming Is natural enough. designfully stitched with silver Is formation which it was right yon one of fashion's happiest gestures, In should have, and that, I frankly ad- answer to the call of the mode. mit. Is the end of my duty to yon: The Illustration pictures a debutante but I owe that dead man a duty, and who attends the opera In a white I'm going to do it." silver fa- dress of I broke off to mop my face. "My ronnp tilfreta. it has a deen V front cousin's with me, I aauea, "ana so is and back nnd an unusual shoulder his man." treatment. A jeweled clip and brace "I wish." said the girl, "I could have let accent the simple splendor of this a word with your cousin. Do yon think silk gown. he could meet me this evening at at The evening gown Is given a farm that I know?" new prestige when it Is fashioned of "I'll bring him with me," said I, pure silk taffeta of highest quality as "wherever you please." as is the model pictured. dramatically Lady Helena looked away. It Is the very personification of ele "You can come If you like," she said. gance. Just how many yards of gleam "Hut I want to see him." lng taffeta it took to achieve the bands Then she took up a large-scalmap of on the skirt and bodice and showed me the farm. This went and for the graceful lei in the same by the name of Plumage and lay some ruchlng which encircles the throat and four miles from Annabel, quite by It- drops to the waistline at the back, we self. would not venture to say, but whatever "At five o'clock, then;" says she. the amount, It's worth It to product I nodded. so striking, so fetching a gown as is "We shall he there." "And now," she said, "I must drop Hease don't stand still when yon. HAIR ORNAMENTS you're out: start walking at once. And By CHER1E NICHOLAS thank you very much for doing your to me. And and don't forget duty d fc"a You Remedy Florin. made her a bow and sauntered hnrk to my cafe. As I gained the pavement, I heurd a step at my side. Then a chauffeur was speaking, hat In hand. "Her ladyship, sir, would be glnd of As the Itolls swept over a crossing your name and address." and on to the Salzburg road "Tell her ladyship this: My name "I'm almost sure," said Geoffrey, does not matter, and my address Is we've stolen a march on our "that this cafe until I have finished my friends. Of course they may stick to beer." r.arley, but that I doubt. And In any The man withdrew, and, more en event he'll give them the slip at Salzrnged than ever, I sat myself down burg." at my table and mopped my face. "At Salzburg?" I cried. I had been used with contumely, as "That's right." said my cousin. "TTe'11 though I bad been some peasant, the be In that city tonight. Tomorrow he'll worse for drink. This by a girl whom come hack to Vlllach. and there we I was seeking to serve. At last shall pick him np ns soon as It's dusk. looked up, there was the car before "You're taking no chances," snld I. me with my Indy's face framed In Its "D'yoti blame me, John? I mean, window and the chauffeur standing the return of your Vtter was pretty beside the door. good work. Talk about a riposte. "If you will forgive me, perhaps I And you may have been seen with can give you a lift." my lady; In which case, as she obThis unadorned apology acted on me served, the Job, whatever It Is, will go as a charm. All my resentment van- by the board, and I'haraoh and Cn.'s one Idea will be to do you In. She'a ished. I got to my feet, laid a coin on the no fool, this gray-eyegoddess of table and picked up my hat. . . . yonrs. That's probnhly her American blood. And her Austrian made her As 1 took my seat beside her "I'm to blame." I said, "and I've stand offish. These old Austrian famnothing at all to forgive, fro afraid ilies are terribly strict." I shook you up. I'.ut I I hadu't re"She made amends," said I. "No hearsed this meeting and I guess I one could have been more more gra. I shall do It cious," went off Mv cousin laughed. again In a minute, so I'd better Just tell you my tale." "Goddesses are gracious," he saM. "One moment where shall I take "And now please look behind you and yon?" keep your eyes on the road." "if you please, to the church of St. It was long past noon when we stole into Annabel. Jacques." As the car moved off Geoffrey berthed the car In the "I'm Helena Vorlck." said the girl, shade of some limes which grew fifty "and Vorlck Is the name of my home, yards from the Inn, on the opposlts some seven mlies off." side of the way. I 'cava her my name at once anU (TO BE COMTlXVEDt 1 . Whether the "Pain' g mean?" "That It's none of my business," said ?4 iV.-- ; e mon-trnu- ' ":.e t', Guess Buffp; Know me called Three generations of Florins have served our house. His father's has charge of all the my warden Well, six men act ns night- keys. watchmen, taking the duty by turns. Old Florin chooses lh men, and his son was one of the six. He was on duty last night, and this morning he Her voice becouldn't be found." I heard her smoth to and gan quaver, er a so'i. To see her so near to weeping must have wrung anyone's heart. "I'm most dreadfully sorry," I sail. 1 Dorft A ?V Scei - - ... eve-nln- I had hut a moment to choose my words: but to whip me so was and the blood came Into my face. "On the other hand," I said thickly, "the police may agree with you." what do you "Agree with me " n seat. y, S; may uave noi.e to show scarcity c, fundi ty. ;:;Jv:'Ol siiiter-lovel- "We're Out to Fight These Men." the reverse t the church. K v wal their - NOT a M, e. "a.:jr Inar n ulor.. niERIF. .NICHOLAS Bv f L wan"t." Witti my word 1 JFJi I SILENCE ujb J wmcn is ioou lor itiougnt u yo sect, quicfc., suje rcnei. Scientists rate Baver Asnir among me jasiesi mtinoas ya ii covered ior ine renei oi Dead! and the pains of rheumatism. ritis and neuralgia. And the exi ence of millions of users has proves it safe for the average person to td regularly. In your own this. You can get Genuine Bays Aspirin at any drug store amply bv asking for it by its full nami. BAYER ASPIRIN. Make it t and see that yots point to do this get wnai you want. eiposli this. Note the bracelets worn ovei the long black gloves. For the evening gown of exclusive une nun rimw mien, urocaues in metal or color or both for the most gorgeous types, are much sought after by those who love the loveliest, white moire also is a great fa vorite in the realm of handsome eve ning silks. Leading designers are alto turning the spotlight on very exclusive look ing silk mints, making them up ln Jacket ensembles of utmost formality The gown is fash In many Instances. ioned with extreme decolletage, the t skirt touching the floor, or the Is latest fashion's which length whim for the dinner gown. Usually the jacket Is of the basque genre, varied now and then with a smart bolero model. Both printed taffeta and printPublic Opinion ed crepe features for this new trend In Tubllc opinion molds a man the formal realm. much as experience penmps moif preslJ) silks for the forIn citing feasting c( mal gown, sleek, suave flattering satin Ayleswi must be mentioned. White satin Is of his. outstanding and pink comes next. For the most part these regal satins are made up with a sophisticated simplicity that is very striking. Then there are the lovely white silk crepes and chiffons. Their high stand"For thirty ye&n I Jl chromo consrip rtm ing in the array of lovely materials for I aid Sometimes dresses to wear to formal functions la fnr fnur or fiv d'Wawful iai bi! also had Some white crepes are unquestioned. in a haarlachea and starred with rhinestones. Others stand in the beck. Adltriii w for beauty unadorned. Sans trimming helped right away, eat eausaie, onni of any sort they depend on a sparkling niA nnvthini I want t all Juliet cap and a glittering evening bag never felt better. I -sleep soundly Mabel Sctoq or a Jeweled belt plus elaborate san and enioir life." Mrs. dals for effect. If you are suffering from constipation and p Western Newspaper Union. sleeplessness, sour stomach, d inicreift-membe- Bayer new-stree- best-love- r Aspirin d 60 1ST SPATE! ti 30 YEARS for r1 bloating, there is quick relief in Adlerika. Many report actiondose COLORED HOSIERY 30 minutes after taking just one oeao complete action, TREND CONTINUES Adlerika gives ordinar where bowel tract ing your reach. The colored hosiery trend continues. laxatives do not even York, reporfs New Dr. H. L. Shoub, You may not care for wine, green and tointestinalcleanmi addition "In navy stockings and you may cling stub o bornly to your good old beige tones, bui Adlerika checks the growthbacilh. colon there's no denying that color has crept testinal bacteria and Give your stomach and bowels a W Into the stocking box, in spite of us. with Adlerika and see be A recent hosiery fashion show ac- cleansing feel. Just one spooniuiro." good you cented stockings to match the color GAS and chronic constipation. Solotj of your costume, for both and all druggists and drug department evening. day-tim- e The hosiery In the usual sheer chiffons went in strong for wine and dark green tones, to match the favorite renaissance colors of the season. Iark red and Jug brown were other daytime colors sponsored. For evening wear, delicate pastels were featured" In colors to match the gown. I'etal pink. Alice blue and ice green were among the new colors shown. The colored stockings hud iit oeeis ana toes, to accentuate the sheer ni'i'earance or the hosiery. . day-tim- e Tailored Blouse Is Done in Wide Variety of Moods pforl Ween fAsii sot F S r scanty you suffer burning, backache,! pott freauent urination; of energy.! " headache, dizziness, loss A niiffinClSi I leg pains. iwuiuy tired, under the eyes? Are you JJ nu ous feel ell unstrung know what is wrong? . Mnnt DO r- T Tk- - m ihe.iaM to kidneys. Be sure they function prop, ly for functional kidney isrdr,Pj mits excess waste to stay in the tow 4 and to poison and upset the . I system. Use Doan's Pills. Doan's are hrJt rncnmmeno"l i i.. ti j B the world over. You can get the Doan's at any o"i d uine, I i store. The tailored blouse for or with a tailored suit Is sports wear done In varied monda. There are youthful blouses of soft silk crepes In pastel colors, with simple club collars nnd perky bows for trimming, grand for wear with plaid woolen skirts or with tweed ' ,' .' suits. Then there are shirtwaist blouses of delicate silk crepe de chine, wltt Now that the vogue for elaborate Jabots and frills trimmed halrdre8 Is meeting with widespread lace, perfect to wear with a with tint perfect! -, approval for formal occasion, the use tailored suit WNU W of ornaments, feathers, and i specially the little Juliet caps which are so Pictureique flattering, is established. Rhinestone A recent Important fashion prom clips are especially liked In thnt thev are not merely beautiful bm they are ennde showed models with enchantlnp up practical and useful In that they keep names; an evenln cape of Russian for -sable, example, was called rh..m. stray locks In check. Note the pretty bewknnt rhlnestone clip enhancing the pagne supper." A Russian ermlno with the fur mounted coiffure shown at the top. An dlagonnllv bore aigrette the name of , I K I "starlight." "Argentine" fantasy adjusted tn one side of the head as pictured below, Intirprets the Perhaps th surest way o P'.vn' Jfh, u.v, omu nesn colored from hatching hold" and get mode effectively. sutln . time-teste- 1 4- Break Syl Trend Tailored evening dresses are becom- ing more popular every minute and the younn lady's wardrobe la Incomplete without at least one I lainglaai for Vi... Isinglass visors are a new trick In sunshades for Palm Reach wear are attached to caps and are t.nS so ft blue, rose or yellow to mutch som, detail of a white beach costume, FREE SAMPLE 8 that X&f ?-- ffliS 5 OTiaVa lu.4.1Ui.fcritr ai vMiyn, n. i. T..-.h.r- nild "h-- - fI i'i |