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Show v'", THE RICH COUNTY NEWS, RANDOLPH, UTAH GOMJQJItf iCtnd Say IrwinAiyWjr Illusirated by , CHAPTER XI Continued. 13 He was a curious Instrument of such abstract Justice. He served fate as If It bad sworn out a police court warrant. As a nemesis be was a down, or at least a beadle or a bailiff. The manner in which he served InevitMr. Sidneys ability will appear. crime, I sdon saw, whatever manner or kind of crime It had been, was one of unescapable consequence. A man named Dravada, said Morgan, after we had looked at each other ia Interrogative hostility for an Instant, has come to our agency with a very strange tale. From what I learn of the things he and his disreputable attorney have done, I can see that they are heading directly into the . penitentiary. I understand that the lawyer is dead and that all their schemes are closed. Dravhda has come to our agency, and I have come , directly to you. I want you to understand our methods of doing business. They are honest. The paper Dravada carries about him says that crime has been committed. Are you familiar with that paper? I have seen what a blackmailing lawyer said was a copy of a sheet In the possession of Dravada. I am not much of a literary man, said Morgan, taking from a black leather case a manuscript which he handed to me, but Ive read The Moonstone, and this looks to me like a couple of chapters copied out of it. Probably you are familiar with The ' Moonstone." I have read It several times. Thea what do you make of that maciocript? I looked at several of the pages. The manuscript was a copy of part of The Moonstone. , . I am right, then, 'said Morgan. Moonshine it had better be called. Thats the manuscript the maid stole out of your man Jeds room and that Dravada took after the lawyer had been killed. Heres my reasoning maybe you will be Interested: This man Jed and this fellow Dravada worked for Mr. Sidney in Montevideo. Dravnda is a tkief; Jed isnt much better. Dravada got one sheet of a manuscript that had something to do With a concealed crime. Jed got the test of the manuscript, so Dravada saye. Dravada has been trying to tnVce Jed go He has been trying to get the rest of the manuscript. Hell murdpr Jed yet Now heres the way I look at it: A man like Jed does not go to the trou-- , Die of a couple' of chapters ' f Thecopying Moonshine and planting the copy in his room just to devil a fellow like Dravada. He does 50-5- te Copyright byGeatg I Suppose Youre Something to Miss Sidney, Too. ' It for a purpose. ' That proves he has That provStf the real manuscript there is a concealed crime. Our agen- . cy Is Interested in finding out what that crime was. As an agent of the law I am Interested in this case. Are you? Is this family Interested?" T am not and the family is not Til take your word for it, but Til Bee Mr. Sidney. .v It is quite He never am his doctor. I impossible. aees callers. should, forbid it". Then Ill see Mrs. Sidney. That 2 also is Impossible. I am her representative. Well,.ril talk to Miss Sidney," '"That also is out of the question. I suppose youre something to Miss Sidney, tool, JJV I am her fiance. You are a little bit of everything around here. Well, how about seeing this man Jed? That can be arranged, I said, and rang 'for Jed. 'When h? Cjamd, in, I j ' said: " Jed, this Is Mr. Morgan, of the lie Metropolitan Detective agency. want.-- to talk to you. Yes. sir," said Jed, and I went out pf fVi tt rnftitn i . In about twenty minutes Jed came to me again. v Mr. Morgan wishes to speak to yon once more, he said. Well? I said, looking at him Inquiringly. A downright, direct and positive sort of a person, he said, smiling, but although keen, not a real Intelligence. He is waiting for you, sir. CHAPTER XII. Mr. Morgan was pacing forth and back in the office much enraged. Look here, he said. This does not get us anywhere. My time Is val- uable. I am wasting a lot of It Ill tell you now Ive got enongh Information to know this is the sort of case we like, a tough case. I havent been fooled a bit. You may not be Interested. Maybe no one here Is Interested, but Im Interested. Do you get that, Mr. Doctor, Mr. Representative, Mr. Fiance? Tm interested. This case Is going to be gone Into. Theres a crime concealed somewhere which will do our agency good to discover. We shant do It for money. We shall do It for publicity. The advertising will be worth thousands of dollars to us. 'Do you understand me? I know you can make life very miserable for us for a couple of days. You will have to use your own judg- ' ment i I can pack that lawn out there with reporters and photographers from the city. Theyll see and talk to Mr. Sidney. Take my word for that. Theyll see and talk to Mrs. Sidney and to Miss Sidney. I can bring that down to you by midnight The house has some protections, I said. You might suggest that to the newspaper people for their own good. The shyster and that common thief Ann Forth got In, didnt they? I dont know Ann Forth. No, but you know Agnes Mitchell. Well, you know Ann Forth, man. Say, you simpleton, you dont know what youre up against This story just as it stands copy of sheet from manuscript Spaniard running off with Jed theft of manuscript death of shyster Ann Forth back In house hidden crime millionaire recluse beautiful daughter haunted house its copy for every paper In the country. I knew It and was appalled by the certain prospects. It would be a very cruel and useless thing to do, I said, but as I told you, you must use your own judgment. We are not Interested in this childs nursery story you are following, and I do not intend to have people who are not well disturbed by the questioning of a detective. I knew how to deal safely with Morgan, but the method was out of the question. I should indeed have been a simpleton If I had not known. All I had to ask was How much? We were wholly resolved against paying blackmail, knowing that it was only a gradual descent to ruin. It was better to go in one direct plunge if It were fated. Morgan looked at me steadily for a few moments as If giving me a chance to listen to the voice of reason. HI? method had been perfect He was beyond a legal suspicion, and I knew he was dangerous. Well, young man, he said at last, we are both wasting time at least I am. But Its only fair to you to tell you that this Is not the end of the case. Its the kind of a case we like, something tough and difficult We may not make any money out of it but when we are ready, we at least shall be paid In publicity. You neednt be afraid of the reporters and photographers Just now. Its too good a case to waste that way. Theres always that, no matter what we turn up. This case Is Just good enough to spend some money on. , Its just good enough to send a couple of men Til tell you down to Montevideo. In advance that is what were going r to do. i Well go Into the life of Mr. Sidney h comb, and weU do with a it well. We are accustomed to doing such things well. And well do this well. WeU get something here or in Well follow feat South America. something until we know why Jed copied two chapters of The Moonstone and hid them In a box built In the springs of his bed. Then weU come back here and ask in servfor a little more ing the purposes of the law, and if we dont get some hblp, the reporters and photographers will be swarming on thq lawn. . Thats all, Mr. Doctor. ! 1 knew at first glance feat Morgans face was malevolent. " Now I saw It extraordinarily so. Ill have Jed show you the door, , I said. And tell him we do not know whether we take Dravada to South America or not It will make him happy. Jed was scrupulously the servant as we dismissed Mr. Morgan. That was the fashion in which In t , I . RDoranCa evitability entered the hooi& ' We were no longer dodging chance., Morgan surely and certainly represented fata It had become only a matter of time when In one fashion or another the security of this home, so carefully studied, would be Invaded successfully. That was apparent It might be that Morgan would be able to expose us to nothing more than the publicity he mentioned. But that was sufficient; It would be destructive. I had telephoned McGuire; telling him of Morgans part In the new turn of events, and he later Informed me that two of the Morgan agency operatives had sailed for South America, taking Dravada with them. The hunt had begun but a long way off. The hunters knew as much of the quarry as I did, and I had no way of knowing whether It was likely that they could find a trail back to Hartley house. It was Impossible not to Dravada had been to feel unqasy. me, whatever he had been to Jed, merely an Incident grotesque and extravagant, a preposterous dash of color in odd conditions. The lawyer had been resourceful and canning enough, but bis actions had to be those of a slinking feral animal. Hd wag not to be greatly feared, but Morgan was. He had the machinery for the work. His cupidity was aroused. Every rascal who smelled the mystery of Hartley house became eager to follow the scent into the strong box of the house. I thought I was not assuming enough I asked Mrs. Sidney responsibility. again If it would be of service to give me the secret of the house. I told her I was far from certain that my rella-- fine-toot- a trial and torment from which I trick I release. I do not want to be hedgqo In by the absurdities of this arrangement. John, my boy, said Mrs. Sidney, whats happened to you?" Nothing, but Im confused. I'd fed better if Isobel and I were not on fell preposterous footing." But there waa a reason, Mrs. Sidney suggested mildly, and It still exists, and we rolled upon you, John. We dont want to make yon nnhappy, but you dont care for IsobeL That's bo apparent, and It helps ns so much. I dont care whether be cares foi me or not, " said Isobel suddenly. Wt are going to remain engaged. Get your precise mind reconciled to the fact, John. While you are in this house, yon and I are engaged to be married. Isobel I" her mother exclaimed. Im going to have the freedom that this man John brings me as my betrothed, said Isobel. Both of yon can reconcile yourselves to that. John, you are a victim. Yon are engaged to me, and I know you are unhappy. Mother, you see me do things because I am engaged to John. Well. I Intend to remain engaged and to do things and I love you both. And, by George I she danced up and kissed her mother and kissed me. 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Made from Cream of Tartar, derived from grapes. eggs cups flour teaspoon cinnamon tt2 teaspoon salt teaspoons Royal Baking Powder cup milk add Cream shortening; sugar gradually and beaten eggs; sift together flour, cinnamon, salt and lf baking powder; add and mix well; add milk and remainder of dry Ingredients to make soft dough. Roll out on floured board to about thick and cut into strips about 4 inches long inch wide; roll in and bauds and twist each and strip bring ends together. Fry In deep hot fat. Drain and roll in powdered sugar. S At times I hated myself as a methodical person, but It did no good. I was methodical, and from It there was no escape. I kept a diary. And each night as I made an entry, I turned back to the day of the year before. In doing so this night I read in the entry of the previous year: Mr. Sidney made a sudden and astonishing recovery of strength. He walked about his room without assistance and was in a high degree of animation. I recalled that night with the sharper Interest because the entry I was about to make this night was substantially if not precisely to the same effect. Mr. Sidney had again revealed an astonishing recovery of strength and had displayed the greatest animation. He had asked us "to have our dinner in his room, a thing very seldom done, and he had been wonderful as the majestic, courteous head of the family, full of humor and Joviality. Jed was an amiable servitor, bantered by Mr. Sidney from time to time. Isobels animation was as infectious as her fathers, but Mrs. Sidney, I thought, had a look of apprehension In her eyes which was something apart from the pleasant smile on her face. She seemed to find the occasion significant, and I wonder that I had to read my diary to be refreshed In mem- 1 one-ha- FREE New Royal Cook Book eon taining these and scores of other delightful recipes. Write lor it TODAY. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. IV Fulton Street New York City ch -- If a man is big and fat and able to After a couple has been married keep his mouth shut he can bluff al- two weeks the neighbors lose all inter' most anybody. est In them. Pleasures are the commas used to No man has the courage to tell a woman what her mirror does. punctuate lifes sad story. If you would flatter a man tell bin. Only a fool man will light a lantern and start out to look for trouble. he is proof against flattery. Kill That Cold With ory. And, by George! She Danced Up and Hissed Her Mother and Kissed Me. bility and trustworthiness had been- - established, but if they had been, and if the question were merely one of fidelity and stanchness, I hoped I could be regarded loyal. If only those qualities were Involved, John," said Mrs. Sidney, you could have the inmost secrets of my soul. I would trust you with anything anywhere, but for your own salvation I would not have this terrible thing In Knowledge of it your consciousness. would curse you. It will be unless there is expiation in a great love, and Jeds exculpation In soul is gone beyond redemption. I dare not think of Mr. Sidney nor of myself. But Jed Is a gross sinner. She was by nature and wish an unemotional, untheatric lady, but she was dramatic in her seriousness. Then she said: I should like to have you for a e. son. I was much embarrassed the more so when she kissed me. To conceal some disconcerting emotions I laughed awkwardly and went on about my business. I was to go blindfolded into the intricacies of the strangest situations I ever encountered. With early October beautiful days came and brought tranquillity. Life is full of zest in October, the rich, rare month of the year; physical senses are made more sensitive. Hartley house blazed out In kutumn splendor. What had been beautiful before was now glorified. I could have hours, but not complete days of happiness. VI could use my common sense part of the time, but Isobel broke It down at other times. Occasionally I thought her willful and tried to believe that she amused herself by playing the devil with the only man available, but when I came to my senses, I knew I was a fool. All she did was to associate frankly and friendllly with the only available man, and If she liked to be with me, a compliment I did not see that fwas , With the return to normality, with Jed back and Immediate alarms quieted, our family routine was llShed. Dinner, which had been less the sociable occasion that It might have been, because of Jed3 malevolent superserviceability, became a pleasant . event. Heretofore Jed had made it a point to restrict and embarrass our attempts at easy conversation. Now he withdrew , and left us to ourselves. It was owing to this extraordinarily favorable disposition that I, coming to dinner one evening in a sullen mood, had opportunity to take up a subject which concerned me. j Mrs. Sidney, I said when Jed had beside her and placed the coffee-tra- y had retired, I must ask you to release me from the absurd position I am in." What position, John? asked fee kindly lady. , I am engaged to Isobel, I said. Which is a torment and a trial," said Isobel. It Is, I replied with warmth. It 1 When I had read It, I also saw the significance, and turning the page In the record of the year before, I read: Mr, Sidney Is In a condition of exhaustion which might be called a complete and dangerous collapse. . . . Dr. Brownell, summoned in alarm, says that during his acquaintance with the case this transition overnight from extraordinary activity to exhaustion has been noted once every year and at approximately the same time of the year, if not precisely on the same date. The apprehension which Mrs. Sidney could not wholly conceal had this good foundation. Mr. Sidney was In the periodic miracle of renewed health and strength, but for whatever cause, he would be found tomorrow morning in a precarious condition of weakness. . The event seemed so certain that I thought it best to acquaint Dr. Brownell that night of the premonitory symptoms. I decided to telephone a message to Dr. Brownells residence in the city, to be given to him immediately If he were awake or as soon as he arose in the morning. I did not want to be overheard, by any chance, by any one. In telephoning this premonitory message, and thought that the office would be my most secure place. The house was not yet In full darkness when I came down the stairs to the main hall. It was lighted, and the stairway leading directly to Mr. Sidneys room was lighted, which Indicated that Jed was still with Mr. Sidney. The office door never was locked. I did not want Jed blundering In on me while I was telephoning. He would be along presently, I thought, and I decided to go out on the main portico until by the extinguishing of the lights I should know he was on his way to bed. I was on my way to act on this plan when the light In the stairway leading to Mr. Sidney's room was extinguished, and I knew Jed was on his way downstairs. I did not have time to reach the entrance. I doubted that I even had time to retrace my steps. I did not want to meet Jed. So I stepped into a sort of little lounging space off the hall, which was quite dark. In a few minutes Jed went by, humming, not singing. I had expected kirn to be very tipsy, considering fee Jovial mood of Mr. Sidney It had even occured to me that once a year, on a certain date one to be commemorated Mr. Sidney Joined Jed in the wine and that this caused the relapse. But Jed was not drunk, his step was steady. (TO BE CONTINUED.) 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The Morse elm at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Fourteenth street In Washington that has seen nearly every Inauguration parade, has been nominated for a place in the hall of fame of the American Forestry association by the Washington Evening Star. The old tree has cast its shade over famous men for a century, for it was the meeting place, being at the 1 711 lard hotel comer, of these famous men in fee years gone by. A Predicament Tm in a predicament Whats fee trouble? Im running for office. branch and cut a slip take a half-rip- e Ihree inches long. After taking off all leaves except the upper two, plant it in wet sand, exposing only half of the slip. The sand should be kept moist. When the roots begin to grow, transplant the slip into a pot with ordinary soil. Plants, such as oleander and ivy will root In water. Paradoxical Result. Did Sue succeed in her caramel"Yes, and yet she made a making? sweet mess of it." 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