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Show THE RICH COUNTY NEWS. RANDOLPH. UTAH Jhe tn MAMHGRAS ' MYSTERY HBedfordiJones It Illustrations by Irwin Myers UPON and Company- - guilty of those things I It mortified me. It stunned me until I realized the truth from the note. Even the fact that you did not do it for criminal ends does not relieve the sheer folly of the act Why did you do It? Come, tell me the truth Gramont shrugged. The truth? Well, my chauffeur, Hammond, was the original Masquer. I caught him In the act you remember I told you about him? After taking him Into my employ, I became the Masquer. Why did you do It? persisted the MY HONOR!" SYNOPSIS. During the height of the New Orleans carnival season Jachin Fell, wealthy though somewhat mysterious citizen, and Dr. Ansley, are discussing a series of robberies by an Individual known as the Midnight Masquer, who. Invariably attired as an aviator, has long defied the police. Joseph Mail-larwealthy banker, is giving a ball that night, at which the Masquer has threatened to appear and rob the guests. Fell and Ansley, on their way to the affair, meet a girl dressed as Columbine, seemingly known to Fell, but masked, who accompanies them to the ball. Lucie Ledanois, recently the ward of her uncle, Joseph Maillard, is the Columbine. At the ball, Bob Maillard, son of the banker, again proposes to her and is refused. He offers to buy some of her property. A Franciscan monk Interests her. He turns out to be Prince Gramont. In his library Joseph Maillard and a group of his friends are held up ' and robbed by the Midnight Masquer. Lucie Ledanois, the last of an old family, is in straitened circumstances. Joseph Halliards handling of her funds has been unfortunate. Fell Is an old friend of her parents and deeply Interested In the girl. Henry Gramont, really the Prince de Gramont, Is enamored of Lucie. Lucie talks with Fell about her affairs and the Masked Gramonts chauffeur, Masquer. Hammond, sergeant In the A. E. lives with him. He was the F., original Midnight Masquer, and Gramont had assumed the role. Where Hammond had been a robber for financial gain, Gramont, of course, Is not He arranges to return the "loot"' to those whom he has robbed. Gramont and Hammond put the Jewels and money in individual packages to be returned the next day. An explanation Is Inclosed In each. Ben Cacherre, an Individual of unsavory character, appears to be associated with Jachin Fell. He has a peculiar interview with one Memphis Izzy notorious Influential Gumberts, crook. In which there is significant reference to a mysterious "boss. Lucie summons Gramont to her home. 1 d, Shame on Them. It by Copyright by Doubleday.Pag ecurred to ms that if Jachin Fell had brains enough to down the Midnight Masquer, h would be a mighty good business partner; because Im poor on business detail. Also, I think Fell is to be trusted. Hes very strong politically, I have found although few people kcpw It." pERHAPS there are a few mothers who do not know the virtues of Fletcher's But hes not Interested in oil, Is Castoria. he? Perhaps there are a few who know that there are imitations on I dont know; I fake for granted the and market, that hes Interested In making money. knowing this demand Fletchers. is to ALT, motherhood, then, Most men are. The only way to make that we call attention to the numerous imitations and counterfeits that may he money In oil Is to have money and Bet before them. he has some! I have a little. I can thousand. With an put intwenty-flv- e equal amount from him, we can sink is to all motherhood everywhere that we a couple of wells, perhaps three. If ring out the warning to beware of the Just-as-goo- d. we go broke, all right. If we find oil, For over thirty years Fletchers Castoria has been an aid were rich!" the in If he knew But, my dear Henry, upbuilding of our population; an aid in the saving of babies. you to be the Midnight Masquer, do you think hed want to go into busiAnd yet there are those who would ask ' ness with you? you to try something new. Try this. Try that. Even If Why not?" Gramont laughed. the same remedy for the tiny, scarcely breathing, babe try he knew that I had brains enough to that in all robust New off all stunt and you that womanhood would use for yourself. Shame on them' pull keep your Orleans up In the air wouldnt I make a good partner? Besides, I believe I have some notion where to go after oil; Im going to examine your land first My good prince, you surely have no lack of audacity! She broke into a Your argument peal of laughter. about Inducing Mr. Fell to go into business with you is naive But, as an argument, isnt Is quite sound? Since It is Lucie LedaPossibly. nois and not Jachin Fell who has brought you to a confession of your crimes against society arent you ALCOHOL -- 3 PER CENT. going to propose that she go into busli ness with ypu? Doesnt the argument Avertable PreparationferAs liold good with her? by Eejuta similatintheFood 3$ , linStheStomachs and Bcwcls w No. OU Is no womans game, unless she can well afford to lose. I Ikffftu Imagine that you cannot, Lucie. Youre right, I cant put In anj j y Thereby PromotinDwto1 The history of aU medicines carries with it the story of battles money. Im land poor. Unless I were . Cheerfulness andRestCantauis nor to sell that Bayou Terrebonne land against popular beliefs: fights against prejudice: even differences of Morphine neither Opium, its an old farm, abandoned since beI Mineral. Not Narcotic, opinionamong scientists and men devoting their lives to research work; fore father died laboring always for the betterment of mankind. This information Dont sell it he exclaimed, quickis at the hand of all physicians. He is with you at a moments call Dont consider any dealings with ly. enma be the trouble trifling or great. He is your friend, your household JbdxUeSrft it until I have looked It over, will counselor. He is the one to whom you can always look for advice you?" even though it might not be a case of sickness. He is not just a Since you ask It, ho. If theres gas doctor. He is a student to his last and final call. His patients are near by, there must be oil. flaiifitiSagar his family add to lose one is little less than losing one of his own Who knows? he shrugged, "No flesh and blood. one can predict oil. Ahelpfulfiemedyfor Then you still mean to go to Jachin Believe him when he tells you as he will that Fletchers Constipation andDiarrhoea ana . Fell with your scheme? &nd Feverishness Castoria has never harmed the littlest babe, and that it is a good Gramont nodded. Yes. See here, loss of Sleep thing to keep in the house. He knows. Lucie Its about noon I Suppose you resulting thercfrorannlmaoV' come along and lunch with me at the BOTHERS SHOULD READ THE BOOKLET THAT IS AROUND EVERY BOTTLE OF FLETCHERS CASTORIA Facsimile Sidnat111 Loifisiane, if youve no engagement We can put those boxes In the mail en ALWAYS route, and after luncheon Ill try and Tim ftonwniGcHBB get hold of Fell. TVEVif Bears the Signature of She put her head on one side and studied him reflectively. Youre sure youll not kidnap me or anything like that? Its risky to become a friend of hardened criminals, even If one is trying to uplift them. Good! Youll come? If you can give me ten minutes My dear Lucie, you are the most charming object in New Orleans at this minute! Why attempt to make yourself still more attractive? Gilding the lily is an Impossible task. Well, wait for me. Is your car PUTNAM FADELESS DYES dyes you wish here? Good! I want to see HamSome Town. Means Bad Results. monds face when he sees us carrying So. Just Is your burgh a sporty town? Jones means well. out those boxes. Now they have woman movie direcIs. Sure Why, when the wind wills Yes, but he lives beyond his tors. Laughing, the girl started toward They are used to screening means. men. the stairs. At th doorway she paused. ties, It whistles jazz. Judge. Washington Star. One thing,-AplDo you prince At lifes banquet the scum is often Best feature of a city Is that you The miser 'does not own his gold-hlsolemnly promise, upon your honor, can ignore so much. that the Midnight Masquer Is dead taken for the cream. gold owns him. forever? said GramoDt, Upon my honor! seriously. The farce is ended, Lucie." All right. Ill be right down. Smoke if you like In her own room upstairs Luclo closed the door and sat down before her dressing table. She made nc move toward the array of toilet articles, however. Instead, she took a desk telephone from the table, and called a number. In a moment she received a response. Uncle Jachin ' she exclaimed. Yes Its just as we thought; its all a joke. No, it was not a joke, either, because he had some motive behind it, but he wont tell me what It was. Im terribly glad that you opened one of those boxes and found the letter If you had gone to the police it would have been perfectly dreadful "I never go to the police, said Jachin Fell with his dry chuckle. You are quite satisfied that there is nothing serious In the affair, then? Absolutely! He told me that he had accomplished his purpose, whatever It was, and that its all ended. He just gave me his word that the Masquer was dead forever. Now, arent you glad that you confided in me? Very," said Jachin Fell. Very glad, indeed! Now you're laughing at me never mind! Were going to lunch downtown, and well mail those boxes on the way, by parcels post. Is that all right?" Quite all right, my dear. Did your gown come for tonight.? Its to come this afternoon. girl. Call It bravado, my dear Lucie. Call It anything you like I cant lie to you ! I had a motive, and I refuse to admit what It was; thats all. Arent you ashamed of yourself? Not particularly. He smiled. "I had a good end In view, and I accomplished It. Now that Im all through, now that Ive finished playing my little game, you happened to discover It. I think youve been very silly, she said with a disconcerting calmness. He regarded her for a moment, steadAnd you have displayed a fearily. ful lack of Judgment Silly! Well perhaps. What are you going to do with those boxes? Ill put them In the mail. Im downtown for luncheon, and will do it then. Theyll be delivered this afternoon. He nodded. I had meant to have them delivered tomorrow; It makes no difference. You're the boss. It will give the good people a little more reason for jubilation tonight, eh? A sudden laugh broke upon his lips. Im beginning to see the humor of It, Lucie and I know who put you next to me. It was Jachin Fell, the old fox I I suspected that he was on my 1 go-in- g Children Cry For m m j? til Your Friend, the Physician. m. & ik. 8& fm GENUINE CASTORIA -- CHAPTER VII Continued, .r 10 For a moment Gramont found himself unable to speak. He was thunderstruck by the eight of those unmistakable boxes. A glance at the calm features of the girl showed him that there was nothing to be concealed from her, even had he wished It. He was further stunned by this realization. He could not understand how the packages had come here. Recovering his voice with an effort, he managed to break the heavy silence. . Well? I suppose you know what Is In those parcels?" Yes. One of them She nodded. was opened, and the note Inside was discovered. Of course, It gave a general explanation. Will you sit down, please? I think that we had better talk it over quietly and calmly. Gramont obeyed, and dropped Into a chair. was absurdly conscious of his , He own confusion. How had Lucie come Into the affair? This staggered him above all else. Was she behind the theft of the loot? It must be. How long had she suspected him, then? He , had thought Jachin Fell the sole danger point he had never dreamed tha j this gray-eye- d Athene could be tracing down the Masquer! He tried to visualize the situation more clearly and his brain whirled. He knew, of course, that she was fairly Intimate with Fell, but he was not aware of any particular connection He glanced up at her suddenly, and surprised a glint of laughter In her eyes as she watched him. You seem to be rather astonished," she observed. I am. Gramont drew a deep You do you know that breath. those boxes were taken from my car? She nodded again. Certainly. They were brought to me. Then yon had someone on my trail? Gramont flushed a little ag he put the question to her. No. I have been chosen to settle affairs with you, that Is all. It has been, learned from the note In the opened box that you were1 not criminal in what you did." She leaned forward, her deep eyes searching him with a steady scrutiny. Tell me, Henry Gramont, what mad Impulse brought yon to all this? Was It a silly, boyish effort to be romantic was it a mere outburst of bravado? It was not for the sake of robbery. as the note explained very clearly. Bat why, then? Why? There juust have been a definite reason In your mind. You would not have taken auch dangerous chances unless you had something to gain! Gramont nodded slightly. A slight Youre not smile touched his lips. I trust? me to to sefd prison, going f ought to! The girl broke into Why, I cnn nardly yet Inugh. that it was really you who were I e Gives Charming New Shade to Old Lingerie or tints as e s No Oil Is No Womans Game, less She Can Afford to Lose. Un- trail, and I thought that he had managed the theft of those boxes. In fact, I was preparing to give him a big surprise this afternoon. But tell me, Lucie are you angry? She looked at him steadily for a space, then a swift smile leaped to her lips and she extended a pardoning hand. Her gesture and words were impulsive, sincere. Angry? No. I think youve some good reason' behind it all, which you wont confide to me. I can read you pretty clearly, Henry Gramont; I think I can understand some things in you. Youre no weakling, no romantic, filibustering crackbraln. And I like you because you wont lie to me. Youve a motive and you refuse to tell it very well Ill be Just as frank and say that Im not a bit angry. So, thats settled I Now what was the big surprise that you just mentioned you were going to give poor Mr. Fell this afternoon? You reGramonts eyes twinkled. member that I thought he suspected me of being the Masquer? Well, I was going to him to propose that we enter business together. Oh As bandits? "No, as oil promoters. Im out of Maillurds company, or shall be out of It soon. The minute Im out, Ill be free to go into business for myself. 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