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Show Sennet Serial Tictlon THEomniLaig MAO DEM EEE0DTT Sometimes AUTHOR OF By SAMUEL HOPKINS ADAMS 'IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT' O SAMUEL HOPKINS ADAMS WNU SERVICE CHAPTER LX Continued 14 "Who? Martin Holmes? here?" asked Kelsey. Not "Right here. And he wants to see you. Hey, Ulysses! This is your cue, called Gloria. Holmes came in. He stopped across the table from his tenant and regarded him with a scowl, ignoring his outstretched hand "Ive got a few things to say to you. Hare, said he. "Say 'em. Kelsey looked at his own hand as if surprised to see it there and stuck it into his pocket. "You took the fifteen thousand for Love Beyond Sin. "I did. "My story. Do you happen to know that the prize was awarded before you bought it? "I do. "Wait a second, put in Gloria. Youre going at this wrong-en- d to. Tem-py- ? D'you want to split fifty-fifty, "No. "All right. You win. This from Holmes. "But I just wonder what a bird like you thinks of himself. "I wonder a little about that, myself, put in Gloria. "Oh, not so badly, if you ask me. "Would you care to have my opinion of you? queried the other man silkily. "Not before a lady, grinned Kel- lieve thats unanimous. Any dissenting voices? The yeas have it. So, Hare, Ill remind you that this is my house. "And Ill remind you that my lease still has a month to run. Kelsey rose. "I expect to be sitting on the front porch for the next hour or two. Any Committee on Evictions can find me there. I might add that I really need some exercise. "Youre going to stay? queried Marne. "That is my present intention. "And do you expect to be treated like a human being, after what youve done? "Not by you, darr-linretorted Kelsey with his sunniest smile. "Well, I guess thats that, commented Gloria as the door closed behind Kelseys broad and obstinately set shoulders. "Its going to be a full house with two Templeton Sayleses, grinned Holmes. "Youre sticking? "I certainly am as long as youre g, here. "Believe it or not, Gloria shout- - "You guessed it. "Then, he decided after a slow scrutiny, "you must be Miss Marion Norman Van Stratten. True to her principle of never allowing her conscience to cramp her amusements, Gloria smiled in a manner which might have been taken to indicate assent. In fact, it had that tentative purpose. There was also the intention of playing for time. If this meant trouble, as it might for she distrusted the prim mans looks she would stall along until she could get warning to Marne. "So what? said she brightly. "You are pretty, he charged, as if accusing her of crime. "Thanking you for them kind words. And still so what? Very pretty, he added in a tone of deep discouragement. Should that make you burst out crying? "It is a complication, said Mr. Gormine. "Sometimes, she admitted. "Not always. "Miss Van Stratten, I have a matter of business to present for your consideration. I look out doors t.t ji$kt And webve. ne.t of pelfc And stvr-Wr- s then $o flying' through the dkrk To cetch the other peoples dreams. Gloria lowered the eyes to prevent his observing the murderous gleam in them. The game now was to draw him gently on. "A. Leon is very rich, she mur- mured "Not as rich as is supposed, was WNU Service, the cautious reply. "And such a dear! "Such a fool! grunted Mr. Gormine. "He knows no more about this motion picture business that hes got into, than I do about the North Pole. "Wouldnt you think that getting married and settling down would divert his interest from the screen? REMEDY inquired Gloria with a face of innoEPILEPTICS Wiy not have the oppocent candor. She had the satisfacrtunities others have. Epilepsy perm tion of seeing him wince. nently relieved. Send 3c stamp. CO., Box 869, Walla Walla, Was? "It may have escaped your attention that he is already married. Songs, Poems Wanted It hasnt. Nor that he is getting a divorce. Metro Melody Music Publish! "Trying to get a divorce. There puDusnea. ers( 532 Geary St. San Francisco, Calif, be difficulties. may "He says not, improvised Gloria. "I think I will sit down, said Bedspread Mr. Gormine, who had been standing stiffly. He parted his coat-tail- s Crochet Juvenile In Simple sey. "Dont mind me, said Gloria. I guess I think about the same. "You wound me to the heart. In other words, you make me sick. And that goes for both of you. Ive taken plenty from this household, but Im getting good and fed up. "Calm down, Big Boy; calm down, soothed Gloria, for his voice had assumed an edge which inspired misgivings in her experienced soul. The inside door opened. Marne, clad in pajamas and dressing gown, stood glooming at them with heavy star got eyes. "Hasnt a half-pa- y any rights on this lot? she asked plaintively. "Whats your trouble, kid? coun- tered Gloria. "Sleep. Youre making more noise than a cageful of hyenas. I dont know what the debate is, but why not leave it to the League of Na- Pattern tions? Itd bust the organization. What dyou think, kid; weve got two Templeton Sayleses here. Count em, two. "One is too many. "This is the real one, said the with an indicative wave beauty-gir- l, of her arm. And a pretty interesting specimen, if you ask me. Answers to the name of Martin Holmes in real life. "Hes certainly an improvement on the other, opined Marqe, acknowledging the introduction. "In fact, he couldnt help but be. "Thanking you on behalf of both of us, said Kelsey evenly. "Just another fake, said Gloria, I thought regarding him sadly. I knew something about men. But he had me fooled. She outlined the financial deal according to the Theres the layHolmes version. out. Anything to add? she interrogated the accused. Id like to speak to you alone, said the tenant to his landlord. "Well, I dont want to talk to you alone or any other way. "All right. The lower part of Kelseys countenance took on a look as if it had been chiseled hollow and filled with cement. "I can be just as unpleasant as anybody else, if Too tough. . necessary. Marne nodded a sapient head. "What else would you expect of a face like that? "He certainly does jut a mean jaw, admitted Gloria. "And yet she sighed "I dunno. "Anyway I dont have to have him playing opposite me any more, rejoiced the star. "I dunno about that, either. Wed better wait on A. Leon. We dont want to gum the picture. "Ill settle that point, put in Holmes. "Something tells me that our friend, the Sayles, is going to take a long journey. Yes? queried that gentleman interestedly. "Where to? y road. "Any place on a "Too kind. But, after all, why one-wa- I? Charming place. Concompany. Atmosphere of genial friendly warmth. Why depart so happy a life? "Because youre not wanted here, said Holmes tartly. "I be- should 6334. A kiddie would love to own this spread and its fun for a grownup to make too! The center panel, with the childrens prayer and all the fascinating juvenile figures, is crocheted in one piece and the teddy bear border is done in three pieces for easy handling. Sim"Something tells me that our triend, the Sayles, is going to take a long journey. lace stitch sets off the lettered up the stairway to Marne, "the "Dont tell me that youre putting and settled himself gingerly into a ple Pattern 6334 contains instrucing. suns coming out. yourself through college by selling tuffet. tions and charts for making the Marne called an elegant and instructive set of Well, Im not, Big Boy. You dont have spread shown; illustrations of volumes on easy instal to be stand-offis- h back, "if thats what you mean. with little Glo spread and of stitches; materials "I have long since completed my with little Marion. needed. "Ah, come on, invited the beauty-stated Mr. Gormine girl. Theres nothing else to do. education, To obtain this pattern send 15 Fortunately he was too absorbed He "Before were born. stiffly. you in the of to note difficulties his task letcents in coins to The Sewing "Ive got some unanswered added: "I am a lawyer. the slip. "If I may be permitted, ters. And this is my day to get em Circle, Household Arts Dept., 259 "Sorry, but I dont need one. he began; "how far has this matter W. 14th St., New York, N. Y. off my hands. "May I ask that you abandon this Belatedly she had recalled a prom- attitude of levity. Miss Van Strat- gone? Gloria looked "You might ise to Liggy Morse that she would ten, and attend to what I have to say were engaged.coy. write him all about it. Good old Practically, that say? is. As soon as he gets his divorce. Liggy! He must have collected his You may. Shoot. Mm. So I fea So I understood. would time. She this bet by lucky Hero Is Amazing Relief for I represent the estate of the late Then it is actually your intention to Conditions Due to Sluggish Bowel have loved to see him celebrating Phineas Peckett. 11 you think all laxatives y Mr. Snydacker, Miss Van marry his victory. Inspired of a touch of act alike. Just try thia ilnTnhfAJfmfdtl and "Pills, pellets persuasion? 7 a vegetable I11?! Stratten? homesickness, there crept into her So mild, thorough, AuSiUlttXr Dependable "Exactly. rebel from "I should hope to kiss a pig! letter an implication that she would freshing, Invigorating. bilious if to sick spells, tired feeling when here "Well, headaches, youre persuade false returned the star with fervor. not be averse to seeing him if he associated with constipation. me, go ahead and persuade. Without RiskM? Make to? tester thj I assume that er "May happened to be nothing As you are doubtless aware If not delighted, return the box to us. decisive Gloria went out alone. Strolling there was takhas thus far nothing refund the purchase a on marked emphasis en place? Theft fair. price. lazily along beside the roadway, she the "doubtless NR Tablets today. to the heir that Mr. Gormine! I love him Get noted with some surprise the ap- estate is Mr. "Oh, A. Leon Snydacker. ALWAYS CARRY sighed the girl. proach of a large, strange car, slowQUICK RELIEF "Now youre getting interesting. so,"Tut-tutam pained to hear it. ! I ly driven. It came to a stop oppo- Lets sit down FOR ACID here, side by each, Very pained. site her. A small, prim man in black on this INDIGESTION mossy bank and you tell me You look it. leaned out. all about it, she suggested with The lawyer found a grateful res"I beg your pardon. an encouraging smile. "What for? asked Gloria. pite in shooing away a persistent Noble Character "It has come to my professional horse-fl"For addressing you on the public attention, Well, it must be finished Nobleness of character is noth-:h- g said Mr. Gormine, "that somehow. He braced himself and highway. but steady love of good, and young Mr. Snydacker is in process said: "Ive been addressed before. Be- of scorn of evil. Froude. being compromised in short, of "That leads us to the next ques- steady sides, this isnt a public highway. compromising himself with you. tion. "Then I am lost. Glorias swift mind began dimly "What? More? "Where do you want to get to? KILL ALL FLIES to perceive potentialities of profit. "I regret that my professional "Maiden Effort headquarters. she retorted. duty compels me to a course quite "Check, professor. This is the "Compromising? Guaranteed, elective. Neat, What about his compromising as distasteful to me as it can possiCannotspll1 rear entrance. convenient Wlllnot soUorinJ ure anythin me? au bly be to you. Lasts all season. 20o at "Then I am not lost, pronounced "I also she con"That into enters not he know, conceded, it, quite the stranger. He gazed about him ceded. "In fact, I am willing to seeing what was coming next. with a melancholy eye. admit it as an element in our ne(DAI5YJFiLYlKI LLER! (TO BE CONTINUED ) "Check again. But you dont look gotiations. happy about it . WNU W Negotiations! Glorias eyes were g239 Equal and Exact Justice He shut off his engine and got as she thinksome did hard veiled, Thomas inJefferson in his first out. "I am Mr. Gormine, he aning. If negotiations didnt mean augural address said: "Equal and nounced. money, she was an Alpine chamois! exact justice to all men freedom "How do you do? said Gloria And she certainly considered that of religion, freedom of the politely. the Snydacker outfit owed her mon- freedom of person under thepress, you plan a trip abroad, you pro"May I ask if you belong here? ilde book, and figure out ey. tection of the habeas corpus, and ro you want to go, how long J "Do you draw Mr. Snydackers trial by juries impartially selected "Temporarily. and what It will "In connection with the A. Leon contracts, Mr. Gormine?, dvertiaementa in thle paper she these principles form the brightguide book to good them er Snydacker production of asked, lifting limpid eyes. est constellation which has gone bea habit of reading Maiden Effort? can plan your shopping J" "I do. fore us. ourself time, energy and mofr "O-ka- y, OLE) FOLKS re- up-sta- te y. 1 GUIDE BOOK to GOOD VALUES |