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Show THL SALT LAlvL TKltSU.NL, SLLNDAi MUKMMi, DLCLMBLK Mr. Cray of tke U. Mr. Cray of , ths United ' State of America, 'newly arrived In London from Paris, sat In the lounge of the Hotel M.lsn. talking to his daughter. Lady The latter waa a little Siitingbourne. nlatreesed. I am worried about George. Dad." she corfided. When did you sav tne Mauretania arrived Docked In Liverpool at noon yesterMr. Crav replied. The special day, ai rived in London last night." George cabled me from New York that he was sailing on her." Sara con-- v tinned, "and I ha' e heard nothing since, ! eat at home ail last night, and all toil a v uo till four o clock. Then I telephoned the Cunard office and they told me that he was on board. They knew nothing else, of course " Mr. Crav admitted to being a little perplexed himself. I suppose he d have to go to the forhe observed. eign office first.' I thought 1 d allowed plenty of time Mr. Crav was Dad for that Why. leaning forward m hts chair. He, too, was staring .in some bewilderment at the man who had just detll, scended the steps, and with a companion was side bv his making his war toward the restaurant There was not the slightest doubt that the man was Sir George Slttlngbourne. or that his companion was an extremely woman of a , somewhat flamboyant tvpe Sara exclaimed breathlessly. George What on earth does this mean?' Shs rose Impulsively to her feet. Her husband turned and glanced in their diHe took not the slightest norection. tice either of hts wife or his father-in-laThe woman bv his sid ' plMcked st hts arm to ask him a question, and he smiled into her face as he leaned down. Gee'. Mr. Craw murmured. "This la X I " Mr. Cray Balks an International Spy. t Bet you Mr Cray remarked, pityingly. a dtme she doesn't go near the 11 1 bet and and silversmith, you another dime she a got the letter with her s King was dubious, but his companion confidence some hit perturbed him, bs couldn t you"Mr Crav." be said, a I ttle more explicit" "Wen. Ill Show 0U one thing, at anv Mrs rate," waa the calm reply us. There and as you Wleller s taxi ahead of observa we're In Piccadilly, not Regent street " Thats so," King observed uneasilv.for Don't bother me for explanation I .want Mr. Cray advised. a moment, to keep mv ' eys oA that taxi Wes, I thought sol gtud-smith- 's - Ffu 1 t , 'tl f 'y s J curui, 9tJ . iW W t- -' fa fa - &? v' rt jf'A ; : 'ip nX - -- i a "Mv-nam- X H is Can I send tha necklace anywhere for yon? the man asked. dear, friendly person, Mr. Wieller drowsv. and afterward I dozed In my murmured, toying with one of the stones steamer chair When I woke up, she waa of her long amber necklace. To tell in the next chair to mine and the packet you the truth, though, I don't remember had gone from the Inner pocket of my him In the least coat, where It waa sewn In. All tha Mr. Cray touched King on the arm atitchca had been cut. aa he passed him In the upper hall, and You didn't feel Ilk having her arA led him Into the bar. iliXtagUe for you about here, of an hour " eh. In "I shall be very glad of your help, sir, was the quiet reply. The dinner In tha grillroom was a rather dull meal. Sara was several times on the verge of tears, and her father, Inclined although fully sympathetic, waswander a at time, to let his attention plained. TH three-quarte- rs look There he shook his head gravely at his companion Mr. King, I dont want he began, to seem to be rubbing It In, but you fellows aren't altogether smart You can reckon on handling that letter any t me you choose. Mr. King started a little. His eve narrowed. He looked at his companion He make not could appraisingly. up his mind whether this was a bluff or whether there was something underneath.1' Where is the letter, then? he asked. Mr Crav smiled. "Ive had a few words with th lady, I talked to he went on, thoughtfully. her of a husband yho ' never existed, and of a meeting which never took place. She fell for it admirably, and while we talked, I looked for that letter. It was not so difficult to locate either. rested and searched? Mr. Cray asked thoughtfully. "That was my first thought, Sir "Then I looked at my George confessed watch, and saw that I'd been asleep for an hour, ao she'd had plenty of time to hide it. I sent the wireless to King, but otherwise I pretended not to have discovered the theft. And you can't mak anything of her" Mr Cray queried Nothing at all." Blr George replied Tie given the lob up, and Im go'ng home. The rest of mv mission, he went on, was completely successful; and I am not the first man in the Intelligence department who haa been robbed. I saw he continued, you talking to King, "Have you any theories?" Sure!" Mr Crav assented cheerfully We'll get that letter back, all right, and before any mischiefs been done. Not only that, but well carry the war Into the enemy' camp. WeH find Out for whom ehe Is working S r George looked at his fsther-ln-lawith something of that wondering admiration which he had more than once In hta lifetime frtt for him. "Are you In earnest? he asked breathlessly. Mr. Cray replied. I'll Sure thing, lay ten to on I could put my hand on You get home to the letter tonight. Bara now. By and by, you are seeing Mr. Wieller again? I promised to lunch tomorrow," Sir 1 don't see George replied moodily. little. It seems positively hateful," the former declared, to think that I should be "Look here, Mr. King said, that letup here dining alone with you. and ter consists of eighteen sheets of rather George, who has been away from me for thick note paper, secured in a long, legal month la dining with another woman! envelope. It must weigh at least six Of course, I am sorry that the letter was ounces. Ore of our own women attended Mrs. Wieller from the moment she stolen from him. but I'm sure he took he I dont see out of the bath, helped her on every care of it. now toward getting it stepped can possibly do with her garments, and ne'er left her From the moment back. for a single second luck, Mr. Cray murmured she left her room, she was shadowed by Its hard "but to one of our men, and I took the business I got guess you'vs soothingly, husband?" remember this, Sara: In diplomacy and up at the bottom of the lift. Now. how Mr. King smiled Inscrutably. business. Judgment goes can 'ou make out that she has a packet Even the most successful secret ser- aH intelligence results. George was Intrusted of that description concealed upon her vice agents In the world." he said, haie only by with that letter, and It was stolen from person? their weak point. Mrs. Wieller, although him. fault The The "Dead easy, Mr. Crav replied. might not have been his she must be forty years old. preserve hand, if he doesnt get it only question is, do you want to help a romantic disposition. Prom mv in- -, On the other the there black marks to the letter at once, or again, qulries on the ship I learned that she back He yourself I call It unfair, Sara protested. Or whaf husband with attenhas pursued your of rest all the with successful so Do want to find out whose game waa you tions from the day .the steamer left that take to business. she s playing? In other words, do you They ought Bandy Hook, attentions which X might his want to find out who's paying her to add were obviously undesired. It was into account." "Well soon fix It up an right, Mr. get that letter?" mv advice at once that your husband Mr. King drew a little breath. He was should not lose sight of the lady. I may Cray prom.sed. Sara sighed. tell vou that while he engagee her atbeginning to be Impressed. I know how clever you are. Dad. she There Isnt much doubt about that tention st the dinner, her rooms are behb said. , ing thoroughly searched by our agents." said, "but I really dont see what you I' fanev, Mr. Cray, not? Sav. this affair becomes Interesting' can do here." Think Mr. Cray declared, his natural instincts "What I should like to do," Mr. Craya "Why. the woman's an Austrian by la to turn Bhe was "I guess you are remarked, thoughtfully, birth, Mr. King pointed out. asserting themselves triumph. under suspicion many times during the satisfied now, Bara? slight disaster Intoeh?an absolute Well! Well! Tht war. We had evidence only the other "I suppose so, his daughter admitted, Blanche Wieller, with a shade of doubt. wife of Jacob N. Wieller of Cincinnati, dav. he continued, dropping his voice a little, of the renewed activities of the ehr "Lets Just have a word or two more "Do you Jinow something about her. German secret service. This woman Is about this matter." Mr. Crav went on. Dad? Have you sever seen her before?" directly connected with one of the new Searching the ladys rooms Is all very Bara inquired. chiefs. well: but couldnt she have sent the Mr. Cray smiled mysteriously. Ah! Mr. Cray murmured. letter away somewhere?" as much about the I am treating you with every confi"I fhtnk I know Mr. It Is Impossible that she should have said. he our as King. friend, dence, you see," his companion proparted with It. Mr. King pronounced. lady I was at Amiens when she was In ceeded. It would naturally be of the I myself left the steamer by her side: She f.eld French of the to Germany to know hospital. utmost I traveled in the same compartment from charge she exactly , Importance after to asked the was leave, how day .America stands today In I did not move a yard away Liverpool; of word a not the matter of the treaty. It is urgent from-heon Euston platform : Sir George arrived no excuse, Just her railway pass to Paris, too. I have been expecting her to make escorted her here in a taxicab, from 1 "faded hint. She away. a some attempt to dispose of her informasimply and which I watched her mvself alight In the her before that, though. I remem- tion this evening. That Is why we are entrance hall of the MilaA. and went up knewwhen a salon call what she had they hera in such force. That Is wbv we want on the lift with her to her room. Since ber some e'ght years ago. to keep Sir George by her side as long then sne has been surrounded bv a cor- Vp Washington, WOnderf a are roallv rather we can." don of our best agents. She has posted observed. Ear 'The game seems clear enough, certhree absolutely harmless letters to per- person. wonderful about it," Mr tainly, Mr. Cray observed. sonal friends, each of which has been Nothing 1 have a read 'Now tell me where that letter is?" yood Cray replied modestly. Mr. King asked eagerly. "What about her person? Mr, Cray memory, and I nexer forget a face. demanded. Sara sighed as her father paid the Mr. . Cray knocked the ash from his Surely she would carry about with her a letter a Important as bill. cigar. that? "Well, I suppose I'd better go home. That wouldnt do any good, he deAn agent of ours." Mr. King ex- she said. Will you put me in as taxi, clared. Whan I say that I know where soon as once aa there's at me took and of know let the the place plained tha letter is, you can figure it out that Dad, chambermaid on her floor, and has ren- anv news? If Im making a pretty strong guess. cold dered her, since arrival, the most Inti'Sure! Mr. Cray promised. TB tele- tell you and I'm wrong, you may go mate personal services. The letter is not phone. on the Job and let the blamed thing fall concealed about her person." through. You keep her In the net until "How large a thing is itf" Mr. Cray Mr. Cray found his new friend study- she attempts to leave the hotel or send inquired. parcel away. Well have her both ways "It is a bulky document, Mr. King ing the tape of the news ticker in the athen We'll find the letter and well find There are eighteen pages of upper hall. replied. ehe Is dealing "Sav. I'd like to be presented to this out the agent with whom hands ordinary letter paper size Inclosed in a on him,' I think I can lay my Wieller, the former said, after they long envelope. It is altogether a packet Mr. stood We re moobserved calmly. several side side for Mr, King had by of some size. we deeply inter- watching him, too. Just as closely as beapparently The stewardess on the ship Mr. ments, both are the woman, if anything passes Crav began. ested by the new. detecttwo without am those tween T being head. shook his keepMr. King Mr King smiled. ed well. Ill resign my post tomorrow." "We make our mistakes." he inter- ing under cover, he replied. approvShan't be butting In. Mr. Cray "Capital!" Mr.I Cray murmured rupted, but In our wav we are thorough. wav own guess 1U turn In. I like if I find there?" came with whom she Every person my ingly. "Well, Into asked, contact during the last dav of her voyMr. King considered the point for a my eight hours when I can get 'em. "Youre not going to tell me where age has been dealt with. Excuse ms for moment. a moment. . Youre Sir the letter Is. then?" Mr. King asked he decided all, at father-in-laMr. King sauntered across the foyer Georges "Do you believe I know where it is?" Quite natural to where a recently arrived prototype Mr Cray answered. of for you to' speak to him. himself had lighted a clgaret. There was Mr. Into descended His companion smiled. Cray a few minutes casual conversation be- theWhereupon To tell you the truth, he admitted, foyer, and after glancing around for tween the two men, after which Mr. a moment . as though In search of some- "I dont." King returned. Sir George. His right Then I sha'n't disappoint yon If wt one. The search of Blanche Wiellers band approached as wa held out In cordial let things stay they are until tomorhe announced, room, has revealed to Mrs. Wieller. She looked recognition up at him row," ifr. Cray decided. I think, under the circumnothing. but evidently puzzled. stances, Lady Slttlngbourne. disappoint- pleasantly, Mr. Cray found his waiting George, my hoy, glad to see you safeing though it may be to you. the best Mr. Cray said, "And for him in his rooms. Fir George was back again, ly can do is to return home. We you hearth-ru- g with hands thingsend h's on the not Mrs. mistaken you arent Im standing vour husband after you as soon surely N. Wieller of Cincinnati Y will whistling moodilv. li his pockets, Jacob as wet can spare him." asked he Sara? Is "Where's eagerly. "That my name, th lady admitted, Bar.-made a lift grimace. Gone home an hour ago. We had a I dont see what good he can do If but- interbite .together In the grill. Why, my dear lady Mr. Cray have failed to discover the agents jour 1 "'She understood, I hope.' were husband and at your she observed, rising reluc- rupted, document, More or less. Mr. Cray assured him. same class at Princeher feet: and In any case I school 'together, his tantly tohad women are. Bhe marriage we roomed You know What these snv dinner yet." ton, and before havent I mav make a bit ot a fuss for the rake Mr., Pray took hta daughter by the together for a while In New York. arm. only met you once, though out at the of making if up afterward. Are you WeH go straight Into tha grillroom Country club, the Shore Country club, off dutv now? Fir George nodded. a a bite. Sara, Afterward. If I you know. I.uke Hamer wa there, and and have Tvs done the best I can. be con could have a word with you. Mr. King, all the crowd acfessd. "The woman' too clever for me. I d he glad. he went on "I am natOf course J remember, the lady if she's really got the letter she must urally interested In this affair, and It Is knowledged with a smile Mr. Cray asked have swallowed it.", Just possible that I might be of some Is Jacob along? S1 srh t "Did you suspect her at all during the assistance." eagerly. this time. Mr. vovage?" Mr. Cray asked. Not King looked a little doubtful. rav pushed back his coat, revealing "I suspected everybody." hi son-i- n Mr. Cray remained for a few more email medal attached to his waistcoat minutes, chatting on general subjects. law replied. Jl made no friends I didn't The other's manner altered at once. Then he took a somewhat hurried de- speak a dozen words to anybody until For services rendered the American parture, recognizing an acquaintance in that last dav I had some coffee In the which made me feel smoking-rooSir. ex a distant part of the foyer. Intelligence department, Cray 1 son-in-la- w . , i i - m small hollow space, about an Inch long and a half Inch deep. In It was folded a wad of paper The letter, Mr. "Cray observed, "has been cut Into symmetrical pieces, each one numbered, end can, ot course, be easily put together King nodded apprehendlngly. We bill examine It more carefully In a few minutes. he said. In the meantime. he added, "wrap tht nearest necklace you have to U Into tht box, tie It up, and address It to Gerald Thornessen. Esq. 'The other necklace I will take care of. You are aware that this la a great respons ht'liy, air?"-- the Jeweler observed nervously My department will secure you from assured him with a any loss. King el ght smile. Better hurry. This men mav be here at anv moment." The jeweler obeyed orders. Cray and hi companion postponed the examination of Mr Wiener's necklace and entered Into an exhaustt'e acrutlnv - of the whole stock of waistcoat buttons In about twenty-fiv- e minutes the shop door was pushed open, and a tall, dark man. wearing a single eveglas. and fash- lonvblv attired, entered the place. King with the celerity of a cat, dls- appeared behind a screen. I have called for a parcel for Mrs. Jacob Wieller," th man announced. A package was handed to him and nonchalantly recalled "Anything to'pay?" Nothing at an." th Jeweler replied. No repair wa necessary, The pin left .the shop King gilded out of his concealmsnt. His eyes were bright with excitement. Tht is more Interesting thin I he muttered. Come along, thought," " Crav The leweler leaned forward "If thts is a criminal affair, hs said, trembllnglj, "I truat that vou will see innocent of compHcttycnny aajsre sort " T shall mak up my mind about that," he replied. when I see whether Mr. Thornassen, as he calls himself, has been warned." Say. has she spotted you yet? asked his companion his head. a King shook No. 1 ve been In the background all ' the time. "Follow me into th ahop. then, Cray You can ask for something or directed other. We cant afford to hang shout. Mr. Cray stepped to the pavement, crossed It with Incredible swiftness, and the entered the ehop. Mrs. Wieller was tne her on only customer present Before necxamber stretched , waa counter lace, just drawn from ths box. The shopman appealed to be examining the catch. Mr Crav passed on to the farther end of the shop, but suddenly seemed to Mrs Wieller and came toward her cheerfully. You've aobn begun to set the Cincin-he Wieller. nati dollara spinning. Mrs How are you said with a broad smile. eh? feeling after the trip, In Mrs. Wieller was not enthusiastic her response. you. thank well indeed, I am very As a matter of Mr. Cray." she said. ng at fact, I am not here to buy anyth of my catch the all I waa Just having necklace examined. I have rather a she this sort of thing, quaint fancy for the beads carelessly. added, touching Ths Jeweler, who had been examining the catch through a magnifying glass, mads hi report Just as Cray Inquired of his assistant for sorn plain gold safety pins. King, too. entered at that moment and waited at the father end of the place. anThs catch, madsm. th Jeweler will Is In perfect order, and nounced. stand any reasonable strain. If. aa you been Imsuggest, it slipped, It must have to perfectly fastened. If you take' care will drive It home so, he added, you never hav any difficulty." Mrs. Wieller smiled and picked up her She bought some trifle of gold bag. Jewelry while Cray, wa selecting bis safety pin. "Can I send ths necklace anywhere for you. madam?" ths man asked. gentleman If vou wouldnt mind will call for It in about half an hour, am "I going shopping and she answered. about It is reallv quite bulky to carryasaenteu Certainly roadnto,' the man be? will It What name Mr. Gerald Thornassen. Mrs. Wieller received the change Trom as though her purchase, looked around to nod to Mr. Cray, but found hlgi ab hr saw him with mv awn eves. ' well-know- n uneasy. v L; It's disgraceful horrible!" Sara cried. So this Is why George hasnt been home'" Mr Crav pulled himself together. GeorgeTsnl that sort, mv dear." he declared. There's queer something about it. Lets sit and think for a moment. I shall do nothing of the eort." Sara declared. I shall go straight In and con front him. I will let him know that I T thorturned into a comparatively oughfare. and stopped at a wsv down small jewelers shout half . The traffic wss somewhat blocked, and shs had entertd the shop while they were Mr. ' still eome distance behind Hs wss a little half rose In his seat I I good-looki- If vour ladvehlp will excuse me! Both Mr Crav and his daughter burned round. Standing behind their settee was a small, dark man. of unobtrusive man ners. dressed In an unobtrusive dinner suit, and with a faintly deprecating smile upon his lips. I regret so much." he went on. being compelled to make mv little explana. tlon here. I balled in Curson street, but found that vour ladyship had Just left. I wish to have a word with you in reference to vour husband." Sara repeated blankly. My husband "Who are you?" e is King." the voung man am connected with the Inreplied. telligence department. Neither Sara nor her father felt capable of anv comment. The situation so disclosed had taken their suddenly breath away. "Your husband," Mr. Klnap- - continued, after a very successful visit smoothly, to the states, has met with one of those misadventures on his homeward. Jour-- ney to which we are all of us sometimes subject. "An autograph letter which he wss conveving from a certain person In Washington to the prime minister was stolen from his person during the last day of his voyage home What has that to do with mv husband's presence here with that that woman?" Sara demanded. Sir George sought the aid of mv department by wireless, Mr. King replied, I boarded the steamer In the Mersey and at once realised the probable thief. The woman whom he is dining with tonight sat at his table and occupied the next etaterom to hie. She Is an Austrian. It will be sufficient If I tell you that If she had been found in any of the allied countries during the war, she would have been shot t once as a spy. What Is her name?" Sara demanded, a little Irrelevantly. She has manv, Mr. King answered. She calls herself at present Mrs. Jacob Wieller of Cincinnati. And why Is she dining alone With my By E. PHILLIPS OPPENHEIM a word op two to the driver and Jumped In. . Come along If you want to be in at the death, he Invited King The latter obeved with a little protest. I don t ee what s the use of following her," he declared. "We know where a she's gone." Gee., but youre way off It thts time' good-looki- bad'- 3, 1922. to be Hk even If It' embarrassed the old saving you know? Ths condemned man at a hearty breakfast. "Even if it's to be like that1 said Rosaleen. Once again, oddly, she felt the sting of unwilling teara, edging her laughter. That night aha slept scarcely at alt and next morning early she sent a cable to Mrs. Hewitt tn oar of the studio. Th message read: "Cable explanation Creighton wireless as soon as possible most important." It wa signed with her full name, Rosaleen Clancy. After which she sat down to wait until allowed Thursday having perhaps, herself s large margin of time for delay. wa Th not night on easy waiting. It the beach, the momenta beside the drift-woo- d fir had about finished Rosaleen' transition from romance to reality. She cast hack persistently and In vain for anything in her brief, colorful life that should equal the overwhelming eurge of the present moment. Other men faded Into unimportance beside Creighton. How had she ever supposed thev mattered? If th cable she was . . . and when It came, waiting for should hold, and unforgetable unforgivable thingswas how anyone or anything or any place In th wide, green world ever to matter again? It was for poor Rosaleen as bad as ... that. She saw Creighton every night. They went on long, aimless drives and talked long, thwarted hours with but the shadow of a elckening constraint between them, Ros&leen felt like a Judas In petticoat when he said, leaving her at midnight nobodv on Tuesday. . . . "There here whose advice you oan get, e'en is I know that It asking you to there! take an awful chance. - . If he knew of the cable sent and th cable for which she wss waiting! There waa prde In those beautiful eyes of his as well ss passion. , , . Wednesday Rosaleen found her hand shaking .uid her eys shadowed. had tried not to look for an answer (R,U Mrs. Hewitt on Tuesday any woman would need time to answer a thing of that sort. Time to word her disclosures time to damn a mn carefullv . . definite! v yet with due regard to her Sir George Slttlngbourne and hi wife at arriied at Mr. Cray sitting-roofew minutes before one. They found their prospective host with a paste-brus- h in his hand and a number of sheets of paper before him. He welcomed them triumphantly. "George." he announced, your letter, a little damaged, I am afraid, but there It Is quite1 readable, signature Snd all. Itsf taken me over an hour to piece It to- gether." Mv dear man! Sir Georg exclaimed thankfully, "her In God name did you get If? Mr. Cray smiled, opened a drawer snd thrfw a necklace upon th table. From Mrs. Wleller's amber necklsc. of course k Dad. Bara murmured,- throwing her arms around his neck, you're wonder full Sir Georg exclaimed In s voice Blr, choked with emotion, "you're a brick!" over their They were at II lingering cocktails before descending to luncheon when King was ushered In. H closed the door behind him. For such an un ruffled person his appearance was almost remarkable. His eyes were bright; there waa a look of concern In his face. 'Youve pieced It together? Hu It come out? he asked. Absolutely." Mr. Cray replied. "You can read It for yourself that is. If Blr What ahput permission. George gives 5 Thornaseen ? King drew a little breath. For a moment he mad no reply. A German emissary, eh? Mr. Gray - surelv-lfc-mi- e ' ght i ht i not" sure? . 'QuitGood-b-sure, said Rosaleen more clearsnd hung up Frank ly. before she receiver . , . Jut th willow chair to dropped down- In s big out. heart her cry She wa exquisite, to th last shining hair, and had made s pretense of din.ng when he cam for her st exactly eight that night. She fancied he looked pale certainly his hand wss a trifle cold, but, then, so wss her own. ekel. He said diffldewthr: "Ready? Dont you King shook his bead gravely. Already want a wrap or something?" In his agile brain, the great problems of "I sha'n't need anything, said Rosathe futurg were shaping themselves. He leen. "It's a lovely night for a drive sew the new danger. it? Bhe couldn't have told, howThornassen, he said gravely, depog. Isnt ever. If ther wer stars or storm in Iter! the shm necklace st an embassy the sky. which I must not name. "An embassy!" Blr George exclaimed. "The embassy of on of our late si "May I assume lies," King groaned. that that last cocktail la for me, Mr. Will you health! Your very good Pray? allow me to express my acknowledgI am to ments. and only sorry say that that that little svmbol which you carry was not struck at our mint Instead of at Washington Mr. Cray smiled benevolently. "That needn't trouble you any. King, "I guess we're both pulling In he said the same boat." w ... own safety. havw-comBut, Wednesday Wednesday morning! after It didn't nor yet. Wednesday noon, nor Wednesday night. "Tomorrow I get my answer," said Creighton, going up the deserted hotel stepa with Roealeen about onethe oclock strain Wednesday night He showed as well a she. His smile had a forced a his voice busk. slight quality, Rosaleen asked at th desk for th mall "Ha anything come st all?" the clerk Not a thing. Mis Clancy, assured her disinterestedly. Tomorrow," said Rosaleen to Creighton nervously, and would not meet his good-niglook, j i , Bhe breakfasted 1st Thursday mornthere snd room her in the day spent ing in an agony of waiting. By luncheon she was sick with apprehension. It seemed Impossible to endure another afternoon of suspense but endure It she did. At four Creighton telephoned. Th ring set her heart going unbearably. He aeked without preliminary, "What time my I come for you tonight?" At eighth I think, said Rosaleen. Shall we Just drive? "Thanks! T think so. said Rosaleen. "You sound tired. she bit back a sob. horriIm fied at her own lack of control. He persisted anxiously: Are you sur youre all right? Quits (Copyright, 192J. by icate, the Inc.) Belt Synd- Introducing Mist Clancy. y, - slant-eye- d snd Impassive, ran them and stopped them at the head of the steps. He had a slim yellow envelope In one hand. Mis "Cable for Clancy!" he cried cheerfully. said Rosaleen, put out "Thank you. her hand automatically and took It Bo well do the fates sometimes stage their little comedies. If you'll excuse me Just a moment I'll have to see about this, she said, went bank to the elevator, and left Creighton standing, an erect, quiet figure, her In the lobby. waiting for In her own room Roealeen tore the end from the envelope with finger that tremcommand bled so she could scarcely them. She was breathing like a runner under his cord almost who feels th A bov, after hand Bhe whispered, "O God please! , . . and shut her eyes for the space of a second. was hard on Rosaleen' - determination Then she opened them and all at once "Cant you eay It just once! th sweetest look In ths world came over ' Her mouth quivered Into a "I don't know If I could but I won't!" her face Fin chance I'd hav if funny little smile. aid Ros&leen. goes, ehe said, and walked to sgldJt once! No If you Ilk to wait the"Here open window. until Thuradgy. . . There waa a strong trade blowing. He said grimly "1 don't like to wat Rosaleen. looking out across th dim Padarkness, lighted only with you can't possibly suppose that I do. cific Into stars, tore Mrs. Hewitt's cable gently But If thats my only hope . . , Into a great many tiny piece that flut"Mind you it Isn't a promts! ' said tered away snd were gone Unread. Rosaleen. the After which she went down to una to four make It it enough long lobbv once more snd met Creightons da) a, said Creighton doggedly, an with little gesairy question Never mind! said Rosaleen perhaps spoken ture, you're not eald. set! she "All Sorry I had to Bhe stopped there and ho could not Induce her to finish It. She had been keep you waiting! Ilk to go? asked Where would you going to say perhaps he was not the omy the one to whom that four days would b Creighton, once more on the way to else hi eyes asked something long but on eeoond thought she re door, but of her with a passion snd a hunger that (rained. A touch of wistful caution! broken any woman s heart They went back to Honolulu late the It would have next afternoon after a lovely, lazy day to pass by. on that lonely beach. "Take me to th loveliest spot you of Irish Creighton waa as good as hla word. He know, said th descendant t rene reference the waited, vlthout kings with a mountain and a. .seatoo of the night before. He was comradely, and lots of flowers around considerate, altogether delightful out he bad theres no moon tonight. Isn't it? . asked the most Interesting said no more of love Why? Only going back again up the tortuous man In Honolulu, pausing at the footfin-of footpath that scaled the side of the cUtf, th steps and tightening desperate with the Heath a sentimental distance gers about the slim, white arm he held. Because not to be too bold about tt ahead, assisting each other assiduously, -said Miss say yes, Cr ghton ask'd one question Im going ato short mean ses not to Im sport not to hav Im doesnt you Clancy. "Tlie four whole said It before! It here's the roadster. el ween sow and Thursday darlin'T dais . . .? of news the lcker. unconRosaleen said the with new friend Ms Of course, Honolulu was as far as she Mr. Cray found tape in studying "So' no reason got on her way around ths world , , , sciously caressing chuckle . ' in th examination of some waist- why four whole days should be blacked alone. that theres anv use in It, and Imflir- S sorbed coat buttons. Bhe left the shop and out Is there? rather clumsy hand at this sort of bY Panny Heasllp Lea.) 19:3, he out, Even pointed (Copyright, for the the Into street. engagingly King passed tation." (Coattaaed frem Preceding Pngs) Mr. Cray murmured apGood boy, provingly. Get along with you now, then. Til telephone Sara that jou'ra coming Whereupon Sir George departed, and hla father-in-lawent to bed. w first time epoke. "You are letting her go? Mr. Cray smiled. The letter Is here, he said. A little exclamation broke from King's lips. Mr. Cray moved down to where the jeweler was packing up the neck lace May I be allowed to have a look at he asked. "Very fine amber, that? Isn't It? The necklace does not belong to us, th Jeweler replied, proceeding with his task. We cannot allow clients property to be examined. Mr. Cray turned toward his companion, He and King leaned against the counter whispered a word or two to the jeweler, who waa suddenly pale. "I I really don't understand," he stammered. Don't try, wa the brusque replv. I have told you whoI am. If you doubt my word, you can ring up the departofment or call In the two ficers who are outside by this time. are credentials. Here my Mr. King drew a small gold medal from his pocket- - The Jeweler bowed. "I am quite satisfied, sir, he said. "Pray proceed as you think fit. Mr. Cray took up the necklace in his hand and telt each of the stones. A beatific smile parte his ltpa It la as I supposed," he murmured. See here. At 11 o'clock th next morning there was s slight stir among the silent army of watchers who were gathered around the purlieus of the- Hotel Milan. Messages came from upstairs, and somewhat So Mr. Cray's surprise Mrs. Wieller descended from the elevator, talked for moment trith one of the reception clerks, and, passing through the swinging doors, asked for a taxi. She wss on th point off when King sauntered of driving across to where Mr. Cray had risen from his seat in some perturbation. It's all r.gnt, the former announced "she was dressed again by smoothly, our woman, who also packed that wooden box she la carrying with her. "What's In th wooden box? Mr. Cray asked. "Only the - amber necklacA she was Something wrong wearing last- night. with the clasp. She I taking it to the and silversmith's. goldsmiths "Anyone following her? Mr. Cray who was half way toward the door, demanded. King shook his head. Bhe hasn t got the letter with her. he replied. 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