Show THURSDAY EVENING DECEMBER 19 1929 THE OGDEN STAXID AltP - EUAIUirEE OUR BOARDING HOUSE Mote SYNOPSIS Curious noises coming from tho pond side close to Yew lodge that she hears in the early morning dreams in which the ghost of Herbert Prescott returns to haunt her and fears for the life of her mistress-a- ll these Julia imparts to Peggy Peggy scoffs but is worried Between the pages of a musty ' family Bible recovered from tho padlocked basement bedroom she finds an old $20 gold coin' and underscored biblical lines with arrows pointing to them Two pages are missing from the Book of Proverbs She ponders the significance of It all- ' CHAPTER 21 CROSSWORDS 4 of the un WHAT was significance the Bible in phrases and the gold coin? The thud of the brass knocker on the front door broke into Peggy’s x thoughts and she caught her breath while-th- e blood raced back to her S” heart Who could be calling at this hour of night? She shoved the big Bible aside and went to the bottom of the stairs and called Julia Her only answer was the sound of snoring coming through the maid’s opened bedroom door Gathering courage Peggy went to the door Bha had a night latch and chain placed on the door and did not rc: vethe chain when she opened the door and peered through the crack “It’s only me Obadiah Evans This ain’t exactly the time for a so cial call Miss Prescott but I was pastin' and saw your light going and stopped to inquire for your “Come in I am delighted to see you" Peggy released the chain and flung wide the door “I was commencing to think you and Jim had-- forgotten my - existence” “Don’t ever think that” re sponded Obadiah his cordial words emphasized by a final shake of her hand before he released it "Jim’s been consrable upset “Why?” “Cause of Ben Why in heck that boy had to come down with smallpox just now is beyond my under — and Jim so anxious to standing see him” “What’s Jim thinking about?" 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iy V- V Ji ' ) - here" Wouldn't the court consider that hearsay evidence?” I— I don’t k tated In growing doubt me executor Mr Chase never made any suggestions in the matter— this was my own Idea” In turn Obadiah hesitated “I ain’t very well acquainted with the law" he acknowledged stroking his chin reflectively He paused “Maybe Mr Chase has made his own arrangements ’ about proving’ the of' time you are absent each length day " “How?” quickly “He some one may be to ‘ keep tab—”employing Obadiah glanced around and then back at her— T HEBO 2 HkR BUDDIES BOOTS AND HWJfc VOU ViOTlCED WVAT--A KICK YOOTS CP OOT STORE Your maid—" “Oh but that’s spying— and Julia would not stoop to that” cut in Peggy “She’s just a darky— but she’s faithful" Sure” he agreed “But Chase in getting herheartily to watch your coming and going would be protect ing your interests don’t you see that?” Peggy shook her head as she accompanied him dubiously empty" to The emphasis on the word "says" front door and lent a hand as the he was unmistakable and Peggy looked struggled into his overcoat She at her guest curiously echoed his but subdued “I am stupid perhaps ” she ad- "good night” friendly then locking the mitted slowly “Exactly what do you door and replacing the night chain mean Mr Evans?” she made the rounds of the living Evans cleared his throat room switching off the lights “Ben told you and Jim he saw Then she hobbled up to bed you drop the envelope and picked it (Copyright D Appleton & Co) upland brought it to you right Tomorrow Sundown thirsts away" he began again with more hesitation “He - declared he refor liquor and grows loquacious turned it just like he found it his listener Aquila startling ChaM therefore the envelope must have been empty when you dropped it" Peggy sprang to her feet her eyes blazing— “You accuse me of op- RELIEF FROM CURSE : ening your letter and taking it out a letter written by J Commander OFCONSTIPATION Sinclair a man I’ve never seen in A Battle Creek "physician says my life--- a man I never heard of—” “Until he was mentioned in your Constipation is responsible for uncle’s will as his heir in your more misery than any other cause” unin Obadiah But Immediate relief has been softly place” put moved by her hot anger ' ound A tablet called' Rexall OrPeggy swallowed hard she was derlies has been discovered so infur-cc- d that she was on the ablet attracts water from the This! sys- -i tern into the lazy dry verge of tears evacuating! successor” she admitted bowel called ’the colon The water “My controlling he”' voice by an effort oosens the dry food waste and "provided I fail to parry out the causes a gentle thorough action stipulations mentioned in Uncle without forming a habit or ever Herbert’s will But I am going to ncr easing the dose carrthem out and don’t you for- - Stop suffering from constipation Chew a Rexall Orderlie at night -comment “Goodl” Qbadiah’s but Next day bright Get 24 for to- added fuel to her --wrath How dare day at the nearest Rexall 25c Drug he sit there and commend her so Store’ T H Carr Drug Co complacently I “I play fair” she went on “I give' you my solemn word I took that letter back to you unopened and unread” There was a second’s pause ” "I believe you” Looking up Peggy saw Obadiah’s expression had softened he was even smiling "You sure do sail down a fel'low’s throat" he said drily "Now spose you give me a chance to ex- ll-- il ktau‘atATOfir QOVTB 60 1 AMD 1UCCTKTVlY 6V’S MAK1KG A LTT1£ VON£X TOR S Pn W0RK1K1G CHRISTAS ? 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