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Show THE WASHINGTON CHAPTER 1 dimmer bum called Lovell waa one ef the moot effective oa Long Island, and lta simple, atralght Unea were tar Bora a uggeatlve of cool, plaaaant than were neighboring houaea aurrouniled by elaborate gardena and fancy hedges. That la, aa to lta front lawns. At the back there were flowera aplenty, and now. In early October, there were ehryaanthemuma, golden glow, cornu oa, and other autumn blooms, which mingled with the aumae and aatera null the place waa a of color. The houee Itaclf had a great front expanse, with columna from pediment to porch, wboae main rectangle had winga connected by covered paaaagea ao large aa to be really rooma In the garden, two glrla were walking: Perilla Fairfax, daughter of the house, who would become a bride tomorrow, and Hilda Sheldon, who would be her uiald of honor, Juat think. III, thla la tha last day Lovell Terrace will be my home lM ) Nonsense, your home aa much aa ever! Ton'll have two homes, that's all Three, in fact, when yog get your city home In shape." "All the homea I want, anyway. Ton know, Im marrying Corey for bla money, tbat'a alL" "Of course, I know. Ira what he'a marrying yon for that 1 can't tell. "I can give yon that bit of Information, If you want It," and Corey Via Men came down the atepe of the back porch. Malden waa older than hla bride-to-bHe waa about thirty-eigh- t, while Peri. waa twenty-fouYet, for aome reason, they had from their lnt meeting felt a congenial--lty of taalea and .opinions, which bad quickly grown to friendship .and aa quickly on to lore. Malden, extremely rich, thought of hla money only to give It to others or use It himself for pleasure er profit, never fur ostentation. Peril la, beautiful but not vain, cared for her beauty only because It pleased her fiance, and brought her the loving praise of hla Ups and eye. A handsome man was Corey Malden, living in Richmond, where be well suited the role of country gentleman. He longed for the day when be would take hla lovely bride to Virginia. John Lovell, owner of Lovell Ter He waa race, waa a southerner. not the father of Perilla. She waa the child of Mrs. Lovell and her first husband, Charles Fairfax. Of a romantic nature, she had named the baby Perilla, and her other child, a boy. Malcolm. The two Fairfax children bad grown up happily and at peace with the family, and two years after the , death of their father, they had accepted a new parent with calm apwelcome. proval and Malcolm, Aough two years older Aan Perilla, had.no romantic leaning and looked upon her wedding TUB after-nooo- -- r. d as a d who. "Ifo sooner does see get married, than aha plans a wedding for a friend. They do look well together, though. Yea," Corey agreed, "but that platinum blond hair of Hilda's would look well with anybody's." "Mine?" asked Tuny. Bnt, after all, I think 1 prefer the picturesque Fabric Firsts Arrive for Spring FLOYD GIBBONS; By CHERIE NICHOLAS Adventurers' Club Jana." "Picturesque, according to agreed Perilla. "He teases that girl terribly, aad yet she never seems annoyed at him. "Bnt that Isnt teasing;" said Corey. "She la Ilka a picture, aot one definite picture; yon know, ," buN- Under - "A whole film, suggested Tony. "However, I didnt come hern to dtacuas the little secretary. Any other gnesta tonight, Perilla?" "Only a couple of usher. Two friends of Malcolm's. Pate Wllaoa and Bob Colas. Know them?" "Mo, aot yet But I know you like their names. Yea. I da. I suppose you think a silly to Ilka silly names. "I think yon everything there is of the amat glorious," declared Tony, and Malden chimed In, That right old top. Glorious M Juat the word for my Perilla. And I want you two to Ilka each other a heap, for yon two are Juat about the only real Mends I haver and the glrTa "Why, Corey voice waa wondering. "You never told me that before. Oh, he doesn't mean It literally," and Gaakell laughed. They reached the house and want In the lounge, a great room, with the moat comfortable furnishings r talk!" Devoted Hla Tims to an Intensive "Listen to him I exclaimed Tony. Study of the Religions of tha World. "Ive known that guy for years, and aa a talker hah a complete radio the helper in all social duties or courtesies, and the general assistoutfit" ant of Perilla and her mother. "How come youve known him ao "There, there, Mona Llia, aalil long," asked Hilda, "and yet youve Malcolm, "you've delivered your never been here before?" message, run along now, and well have been here before, fair follow." 111 chance, you were lady, but by Jane, laughing, ran along, turnnot here at the same time. ing to wave her hand as she went "I couldn't get old Tony here "Peach of a secretary," declared very often," said Malcolm's soft, Tony. "Didn't know they grow southern voice. "He'a all wrapped like that I" up In hla law eases. One of the "Shes a dear," aald Perilla. moat famous lawyers In Philadel"Borne glrla would be spoiled by our foolery, but aha takes It beauphia, our best man la. "Thank yon, sir, was the gay tifully. Malcolm calls her those response and then catching sight foolish names, because' of a stringer Tony dropped hla "I'll tell It," her brother Intervoice lower and said "Dont look rupted. "You sea, Jane looks Juat now but who la tha hourl tripping Ilka a picture I mice saw In some across tha lawn?" gallery. Bo I call her an tha pic"Just aa well look now aa at any tures I can think of, hoping aome "It's Mias time IH bit tha right one and rectime," said Malcolm. Latimer, Muddle's watchful and ognise IL Perilla walked ahead between trustworthy social secretary. What la It, Janer Corey and Tony, while Hilda came "Mr. Lovell wonders If you wont after with Malcolm. "I really think that this time, all come Into the house; It's Hilda and Malcolm will hit It off. "We sure will, My Souls Awak- aald Perilla, musingly. "I do hope ening," and Malcolm rose, "Walt a so." "How like a woman I aald Tony. minute while 1 line up these 1 tea-tim- e. g ' . Chesapeake bay far the purpose at testing out new equipment the Mg shota Chari Is says, wore aboard ship to me Cm tonta Among Jho new Ideas they wore testing out were the skeleton msete afterwards adopted end new discarded new ahrapnal turret hell and a new type af armor-plateTha old discarded battleship Texas was fitted up wlA theau ssaate. and gun turrets wlA As Idea of ualng the old ship as s test ease. In the tumta of tbs Texas were placed live animals, to taka tha place of sailors during tbs tests, to see how they survived direct hits to tha new shelter. gun and mo The whole fleet would then tear tooaa wlA their twMve-focwhat happened. Tha battleships lay about sight miles away from tha targ naval tug carried officiate and) get ship Texas, white large Judge from Washington to Inspect the results of Jhs firs. h Going Out to See What Happened to Target FABRIC "firsts" for " season and spring are even at thla early date staging a great allow la big stores aa well as stores not so big. If nerves are tired and winter gloom begins to pall why not lip away for a few hour from dull cart and go meandering down aisle after aisle of the new material? It will act Ilka a tonic. Try It There are qnlte a few thing ta learn about the new fabric. Generally speaking both the linens and tha cottons are taking on a soft crepey finish which to "different" Thun, too, there la a tendency toward rough spongy finishes and novel nobbed weaves. Patterning show decided originality and In Instances are almost amusing. The modernised prints depict ban and muale notes, or perhaps shell or fleh motif and tbs newest thing la vegetable designs, and they are -- vP Very Awfully good looking. new, too, Is the Tyrolean button motif which take Its cue from the bright painted wooden buttons that adorn peasant frocks and smocks and Jackets. It Is well to keep In mind Aet cottons are scheduled to play a tremendously Important role In the scheme of things. Yon will thrill at the sight of them. The newer tyK are positively baffling In that they ao often give Ae Impression of being handsome wool aultlngs or spongy soft uncrushable linen. They are that good looking they may be smartly wore about town, the new nnhbed cotton tweeds mak-- . into Ing up moet satisfactorily tailored Jacket salts. For Au group tha new materials ere nothing leas Aan Insplratlonnl "oe of the newcomer In the realm of smart cottons of which yon will be wanting to order a dress length at first STYLE ACCENTS BvCHXKIE NICHOLAS a, Mmda Until meeting Corey Malden, she had acre no man she cared for especially, but he had captured her Staunch young heart;- - and new She DEATH wa. the invisible guest at her WEDDING 0 Today a bride, warm, radiaal lovely and oh, ao happyl Tomorrow a poor, sUvsriag creahu of Uie, bee love enwhsd la the Immutable head ef death. Monfly, faridtaus-f- y the hfllsr struck -- whsa ce whereas bow aobody knew, foe b bfi ao ofoaa, aot eves aa io tbe method of nudes. Begfo base vrfih HONEYMOON MURDER CAROLYN WELLS new mystery This is the FIRST INSTALLMENT Start now and read it every week glimpse to twln-twln- e print, wblcb looks more like a soft spongy loose woven linen canvas than anything else, Youll logs this rough-surfacecotton. It to cool and casual, doesnt crush, baa practically no wear-oto It and Is every Inch smart end attractive In appearance. effect with It baa a brilliant print on either white or natural grounds. Tha patterning Is interesting, Including square dot motifs In bright peasant blues and reds on natural also florals In orange, green and brown. An allovar scroll patterning In deep red on natural Is, perhaps, handsomest of band-loom- For style-aler- t American women the new and exceedingly attractive accessory pig kin seta, Illustrated, offer an excellent opportunity to curry out the roguish black knd beige mill tare. For sophisticated town wear one ctmlil scarcely conceive of any thing smnrter In the way of style went tlmn the tailored natural color pigskin trio of bag. belt anil hat aa complement to a elite hlnrk coal after the manner pictured. ulurity for spring. . Death Drops Lite Rain From Heaven. shell I Tha battleships had opened Ural They were "It waa a h au for away that they couldnt see ua and they all started throwing shells, like buck shot an around us I Thu detonations were terrific aa ws bounced about to tha rough water, ssade rougher still by the tons ef expisMvee dropping oa all ride I" The smart tailored coat frock pictured to tha right Is fashioned of BInck grnegraln binds the collar and front closing. Black bar buttons and patent leather belt are need aa trim acscroll-pattern- twln-twln- e. cent The other gown pletnred Is a spectator aporta mode done In a oft Jersey type fabric or bemherg with narrow white stripes oa deep Tha convertible toned grounds. neckline; ascot scarf and graceful cape sleeves are each fashion-rigThis handsome fabric wears beautifully, resists wrinkling and 1 cool sleek end slim under your topcoat. It to shown alia In whit ground with bright colored stripes for wear when Ae warmer days come. It tubs or dry cleans nicely and ananew. lly presses slick and suave Jersey type fabric are fashion news this year and are sponsored by leading designer! of Faria Lon-do-a and American style centers. VMM Mempessr Ultra. WARM FABRICS ARE FAVORED BY WOMEN Picturesque recent Important fashion promenade showed models with enchanting names; an evening reps or Russian sable, for example, was railed "champagne supper." A Ruaelun ermine wrap with, the for mounted diagonally bore the name of "star"Argentine" waa the title light of au evening gown mad ef brown and flesh colored satin. A With smart Farislennas black wltb beige or tea or mustard or related tunes Is providing s very Important color- theme for mlitoeaeun with promise of lta Increasing pop After tbs first salvo of heavy guna Charlie was instructed to man a: tfeam launch, of which be waa coxswain, and taka a group of oft-- ! cere to A target Tbe eea area high bnt tha wavua were running toward,' tha Texis and the launch had no trouble to umbo tbs ship; The naval! tugs were already there when It scraped agatoet the lee aide of the Texaa' and Aa oilloare went aboard. Well air, A tug left and were well away before the launch started. By now A ssa was plenty high and Charilsi beat had a tough time getting away from tha target ship. Tha wavs and wind kept blowing As light launch hack to the Texaa aa fast aa her angina pulled her away. "I didn't worry much at that Charlie Writes, until wo heard a screeching sound Ait mada cur Htfls crew go. green.. Tbs screech waa caused by a shell and waa followed by au explosion that lifted our craft right out of Aa water and sent a geyser that Beamed miles high atralght up in Aa air not fifty font from ua! all Fabrics are of exceptional Interest In their variety. The moet Important group to definitely Irregular In nobbed weave with a marked bint of Informality entirely consistent with a more colorful sen son. Thu really formal coat tends toward smoother, eoltly napped materials. Forstmann, the creator of these woolens, well realises that winters In the United States bring frigid winds and low tempera l urea.. Tbe slender silhouette, dinging line and the response of the fabric to drape end tailoring are Important factors, bnt women, young and old, want comfort In cold weather. They want physlrul comAe psychological fort aa well comfort that come from rich textures and deep colors. (TO BE CONTINUEDX Base fodeed weeacea fas Ait meeler death ef ell deieo-fivficBoo Fleming Stoael YoeU sMvst whh aacMsmsnl m yoa reed eagerly through every hisiiTIwesl of ibis Utasi bsBUag estery by Carelya Walls, from whoa yoa havs Ishraad la aapaot (be bail detective fiction of Ao day. Gunf AH r chums to be Introduced. They're gorgeous chaps, Mum, ho declared, and Wilson looked modest, while Coles aald, enthusiastically, "Well Pets font ao gorgeous, Mm Lovell but I am. I Just put It the other way, ao youd think I waa not too "I think you're both darlings," Ellen Lovell aald, smiling at them. "Mow run and play with the glrla. 1 want to talk to Mr. GaskelL" "What shall we talk about?" aald Tony. "Tomorrow doings?" "Yea. Have a cocktail and aha herself lifted one from the tray the butler waa passing. It's really absurd for me to aak you such a thing," she went on, "as my fear Is Imaginary, and I know Interference would be melees." Ellen Lovell waa a woman. Not only her serene, beautiful face attracted httentlnh7bt!t her graceful manner and especially her soft, low voice charmed all who met her. Tony GaskelL having been at the Lovell home many times, and feeling well acquainted with hla hostess, protested that he would follow her wishes In whatever direction they might lead. "Speak low," she aald, "I don't want any one to hear ua. It's Juat thla You know Corey and Perilla are taking their wedding trip In hla motor. Corey' chauffeur, Boynton, la simply perfection; he'a a moat skillful and careful driver, and a wonderful mechanician aa welL You know all Ala yet I remind you of It now,. Now here's my trouble. Corey loves to go faat Not only fist, as any one else would uae the word, bnt fast like a speeder. Why, when hla ear la going about seventy, sell aay, Can't you help her along a little, Jim?1 t "But he's never had an accident, Mra Lovell" "I know it; that's why I'm afraid. Even Perilla hna confessed to me that she's frightened the way Boynton takes corners." h Ex-Go- rn could be devised. GaskelL who had seen Mr. and Mrs. Lovell on hla arrival sat down by her on a big davenport and waited aa Malcolm brought hla two 12-Inc- filHONfi Famous Hsudllns Hunts; II JOIN the Navy and See the WorldP Yes, air, and run into A lot of high adventure, tool You dont need a war to get adventure in Uncle Sums High Serna Flotilla. No sir-reTheres,' ust about ns much action in peace times there as there is when the big shells are flying. b Charlie Srainek will bear ms out In that Wont you, Chnrtlati rtisrUs, oacu many years ago; swung bis hummock between docks at the, old U. S. battleship Rhode Island when that bow obsolete, mam of steal waa a Bnt class flghtta ship, Aad Charlfok Mgfisat A rill came to peace that Malden made Introductions all round, and the newcomer fitted himself Into the circle. "Call me Tony," he said. "Make me feel more at home, and then, lfs such a pretty name I "It la a pretty name," protested Perilla. T mean, It's a Jolly name, one of the sort I Ilka. "Yea, 1 know," smiled Gasket, "like Pete and Billy and such. Ms for Marmaduke and Reginald. "You and I are rather out of It, Malcolm," said Malden, looking downcast, but Perilla slipped her hand Into hla, and said, "Be It understood, plainly, that there la ao name In the world ao beautiful as Corey. I have spoken." "8peak again," begged Gasket, "1 like to bear you talk." "You dont have to urge her," said Malcolm. "I'ril Is a chatterbox. "Thank Heaven for that," and Malcolm laughed; "it relieves me of a lot of responsibility. I bate to Fin of By FLOYD Joke. Perilla, on the other hand, waa nuking a solemn ritual of It; anJ Malcolm guyed her for it "Well my turtle doves, he aald, coming round the comer of Ac house; "not ready yet to change your plans and gtvo up your mistaken Ideas?" "Not yet, Nalky, returned bis Bister, "but when we do. I'll let you know. "What time you leaving the house; Prlir "Don't know, I'm sura. What time, Corey? "Oh, about four or five; aald the prospective bridegroom. "Thafs Ae fun of going In your own car," said Hilda. "You don't have to go till you're ready. Get off that brick wall Perilla; you'll catch a cold. ' Perilla Jumped off Ae low wall and, going into Corey's arms, nestled Acre. Of course her speech that she gras marrying Malden for hla money was a great Joke; and Hilda understood it as such. Perilla, accustomed to wealth, gave little thought to the great fortune of the man she waa about to marry. waa; like Perilla, at twenty-fou- r, moat of bar generation, worldly-wlabut she had a keen senes or humor, which made her a general favorite, and a kindly generoua nature, which brought her crowds of . atmngars within ear gates. But yen know Corey Maldeo-o- otr "Obyes, I've met our Mr. Malden several times." "Of course she has, Mai," aald Perilla. "Jana knows everybody hero except Mr. GaakelL Jane, let me present Tony Gaakell, our best man, except this pleasant faced boy named Corey. An affectionate smile passed from Perilla to her fiance, for the last term that could be applied to Malden was boy. In fact, ha sometimes looked and seemed older than he waa. But Aa lines of hla face and tha dignity of hla bearing were not of age, but because of a studious, thoughtful Ufa and long hours of scholarly work. Born Into a wealthy Virginia family, he had lived moat of his llfo In the South, and far from befog gregarious, he had devoted hla time to aa Intensive study of the her Ufa. religions of tha world, and had Malden, too, had fallen victim to made dlacoveriea 'and proved theher charms at otic, and their court- ories, which had set hla name high oa the roll of honor of hla choaen ship had been rapid and alaeera-Thparents had approved the subject match. "Oh, Mr. Gaskefi," cried Jane, The outlook, then, for tha wed- "how nice of you to cornel 1 waa ding the next day seemed la every afraid yon wouldnt and Id have way favorably and preparations to take on your duties, too, and were practically completed. Ft juat aU I can attend to I" You don't seem a bit flnstrated," Jane, the secretary, was bubbling Bald Hilda, shaking her blond curia over with smiles. aa she looked at Perilla; "you Without any effect of presumption, nervous to be and almost hys- aha waa the friend of tbit family. ought terical. "Whyr asked the bride to be. "Mum is overseeing everything, and she's a marvel of an overseer. Oh, here's Mr. GaakelL Hello, Mr. Beat Man I Corey, tell everybody who's STAR Isinglass for Visors L. Mnglase visors ire a new trick In sunshades for Film Reach wear. They are attached to caps and are tinted soft blue, res or yellow to match toms detail of s whits beach costume. , Oriental Design Black' crepe embroidered with tiny multicolored fishes ntnkea a charming new evening gown. Jade and metal dragons are uarri si fas tenlngs on black day dresses. ' "An Infant of Sheila Fell All Around Us." war! Why ns flsst la Aa world svsr Arew aa at so small a target Charlie says tt sssmsd as though they were shooting at him Instead ef the Texas; The launch rolled and bucksd In A churning water Ilk bucking broncho. The Talk shout many shall engineer and fireman gave .As angina all she had and sweats d bleed under their pale skins, but adll they couldnt get. out of Aat rangel Each shell Charlie knew weighed more Aan his entire host and crawl and they could all Imagine what would happen If one shell landed Juat a! little nearer! Tha Shells Get Closer and Closer. . . Whim I A geyser shot Into the air aa high ae Old FalAtal and when tt came down It landed right on the boat! Tha men were drenched andj Ae boat nearly swamped. Tha angina stopped wlA a hiss aa a ton-owater poured down tha smoke stack and drowned the fires. The engineer, Charlie says; Juat averted the explosion of the holler to time by opening; Ao safety valve I And then, aa though Aelr troubles had net been enough; Aey drifted helplessly back to the aide ef the Tax sal It sssmsd funny to be In a email beat Aat might sink any minute, bobbing danger; ously against, a big battleship and still not abls to ellmb aboard. Thay could have; of eouraa, hut all knew suddsn dcaA waa a stowaway on Aat ship. Tha ahslls ware bound to hit her soon. Charlie had a batter ehanco ellm aa It was en hla own boat He stripped to shorts and waited for Aa shot that would Arew him . In the water. Charlie write: "And all Ae time an Inferno of shells foil all around us. It waa thai most helpless feeling lu the world. The sort of feeling you get when ski enemy air fleet to dropping bomb oa you or who: an earthquake hits yon. ft Heading for Mid-Oce- and Nothing to Sava Them. "After what asamed hours under fire; but what waa no doubt only 'half au hour or ao, our boat slipped around tha Texaa and Aa heavy wind! and waves drove ua out of range, Boy! What an escape! But tt wasnt1 au escape after alL Thera we were In a half swamped boat heading for1 Aa middle of tha Atlantic ocean I And ws couldnt do a Alng about It Ws flguipd Aa ships had given us up for loot by Ate tlm and hsllsvs in ws were a ad let en that drifting launch. All we did woe boll and hope and hope and ball! Boon tha bulk of Aa old Texaa waa swallowed up In Aa mist and. that's when Charlie did think tt was Davy Jones' Locker for all of them. Ha started figuring how big tbe ocean waa and how small b waa and hundred to on oo tha ocean. Tha abootteg Lloyd1! would have given finally stopped la Aa distance and except for tha swishing of tha waves . gainst As boat and around Ao foot of A occupants oil was Mint A Misuse of the gravel Well air. Charlie gosa on to tell how, Juat as they hod about given op hope of ever being found, a sharp prowed destroyer suddenly knifed tha wave within few feet of 'their launch. A yell went up from every voles an that launch. They warn sighted, a tope A rows to them and soon tha destroyer tended them safe and sound oa tbs old Rhode Island I And If that boys and girls; to Aa sort of Alng that can happen In peace times let's hops we won't be dragged tote tha nest war. WHO aarrtos, Speak Lew Genua Leap Year Law in lXZfi Lew German ta spokeo by An act passed la 1228; by A h In northern Germany, Scottish parliament waa to Ao affect that In every Leap year any also to Belgium and Holland, exmaldea could' propose to the sun cept In the French and Frisian dim ef her sholco; and,- - further, Aal tricte of the Low Countries, and la the man ae honored waa bound, un- closely allied with the low der threat ef fine, to accept Only spoken la tha bortheastara If ha could definitely prove him- corner of Rhenish Prussia, and tha self to he already bespoken" could adjoining Flemish and Dutch diaJ lects. . he seesp either a floe or hla tat. An Platt-Deutac- Fiaa-eoola- |