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Show PIUTE COUNTY NEWS, JUNCTION, UTAH Mtt The Mystery Im not so sure of your staid temperament as I was, Mary rejoined. Christopher, I am not at all sure that you two young men are behaving nicely In Monte Carlo. Gerald seems to have an extraordinary craze for taking the mysterious young woman next door out motoring every afternoon. Who is Road she? "I havent the faintest Idea, ChrisNeither has he. topher confessed. That, I think. Is part of the attract- ion. Lady Mary playod with the pearls hung from her neck. To leave the subject of our mysterious neighbors, have you succeeded In finding any employment for your little protege yet? she Inquired, looking up at her companion. I Not yet, Christopher replied. have written to a cousin of mine In London, who goes In for. that sort of thing, to see If she cnn find her a post as nursery governess. The girl Is altogether unusual. Her father and mother were both school teachers. Sometimes 1 feel Inclined to regret that we ever discovered her, but so long as we did, and brought her here, we must try and start her properly." And, In the meantime, the poor little fool is hopelessly In love with Gerald. Well, you both know what you are doing, I suppose. I should be sorI ry to have your responsibility. think I ought to go and see how dad Is getting on with his mllle." Wait one moment, Christopher begged, laying his hand upon her arm. I want you to watch this. She looked up curiously. Gerald had Just entered the crowded little room, and, at the same moment. Mademoiselle e Fonlere and her aunt apon the other threshold. peared Madame was dessed In black clothes of but distinctive cut. A wonderful black lace shawl drooped from her shoulders. Her ears and fingers blazed with gems. She leaned, as she walked, upon an stick, and her eyes had their usual trick of wandering around the room as though she saw no one. Pauline's wonderful figure seemed sheathed In a black net gown, which fitted her with almost magical perfection. Gerald, who had been on his way to Join his sister and Christopher, paused at their approach, as though bent on challenging some recognition, however slight, from the girl. In this, however, he was disappointed. Without any appearance of avoiding him, without even turning her eyes away from his direction, she passed by as though In complete unconsciousness of his presence, and followed her , companion through the other door. Gerald stood for a moment in silent fury after they had left. The cigarette which he had been holding between his fingers slipped onto the carpet, crushed to pieces. He set his heel upon It and crossed the room. Lady Mary recognized the sense of disturbance In him and welcomed him with the tactful smile of ne who has noticed nothing unusual. Tell me whether to play trente et quaraute or roulette tonight, Gerald? she said. Or shall I go and play baccarat? If only the people there werent so alarming I Gerald looked across at Christopher. He seemed as though he had scarcely heard his sisters words. Did you see that? he asked. In a low tone. Christopher nodded. The girl Is extraordinarily attracShall I really tive," Mary observed. be brave and call, Gerald? One doesnt do that sort of thing abroad, but she must be lonely. If they arent what they should be. It wont bnrt me No good, old dear," Gerald groaned. Ive suggested something of the sort already, but she only thre- cold water on the Idea. Lady Mary laughed softly. "After all, she decided, "there Is something humorous In the situation. I always look upon Gerald as being man I know. the most woman-spoil- t Quite a new experience for you, dear, Isnt It? I cant think how you ever progressed so far as you have done. I should cheer up, old fellow," advised. Christopher They wont hold out forever. You will probably find that tomorrow afternoon the young lady will shyly Invite you In to meet her aunt You dont know t hat youre talkTberel ing about, Gerald growled. Did you see that? Through the open doorway, Madame de Ponlere and her younger companion were plainly visible, making their way toward one of the roulette tables. They had come face to face for a moment with a little Frenchman, who stopped and bowed with every mark of respect. Both of the women acknowledged Ills salutation graciously. Gerald sprang to his feet . Thats Henri Dubois, Monsieur Blanc's representative here I he exHe knows them I Thank claimed. heavens. Ive come across some one at last who does I" He crossed the room In half a dozen strides, and accosted Monsieur Dubois In the private way leading to the Hotel de Paris. The usual civilities were exchanged. Monsieur Dubois, yon can do me a favor," Gerald confided, as he drew him towards the bar and ordered two liqueur brandies. which By E. Phillips Oppenheim Copyriakt bp Little Brown and Co. THE CUT DIRECT SYNOPSIS from Fleeing a brutal etepfatber, an unhappy home, and a proposed husband she detests, Myrtile, young French girl, stands In a country road on the verge ot desperation. Halted by an exploded tire, two young Englishman, Lord Gerald Dombey and Christopher Bent, are attracted by the girls disShe begs tracted appearance. them to take her away from her misery. In a spirit ot adventure they do so, conveying her to Monte Carlo and leaving her with friends. Myrtile speaks English, her mother having been an educated woman. Gerald sees a beautiful young woman In the gambling rooms, and Is fascinated, but can only learn that she Is called Pauline de Ponlere and Is with her aunt. He is unable to secure an Introduction. Christopher and Gerald decide Myrtile shall not go back to her home. Lady Mary, Geralds sister, secretly In love with Christopher, disapproves of the young men's guardianship of Myrtile. Lord Dombey makes the acquaintance of Pauline. He Is puzzled by the air of mystery and condescension surrounding her. Myrtile falls in love with Gerald. Chris would marry Myrtile. Gerald is Interested in Pauline. A mysterious Russian, Zubin, wins a large sum at the gambling tables. Gerald learns he knows the De ronieres, but can get no information from him. , CHAPTER VII Continued Monsieur Zubin rose deliberately to bis feet. One realized then his exlie must have traordinary height. been at least six feet, four inches, and broad In proportion. Gerald, although be hlmsel' was considerably t7er average height, seemed like a child by his side. If you mention their names again, ..he threatened, I shall throw you out of the place. Gerald looked him over for a moment, unmoved but Intensely curious. The mystery of Madame and Mademoiselle de Ponlere had only been Increased by this chance meeting. ' Pray sit down," he begged. "You are making every one uneasy. I have no wish to quarrel with you. I simply took you for an ordinary human being. The Russian resumed his seat. Gerald called for his bill. During their 6hort walk to the Sporting club, where the 'wo young men had arranged to spend the rest of the evening, Christopher endeavored to bring the conversation round to the subject of Myrtile. It Is time, he Insisted, "that we did something a little more definite You dont take her about Myrtile. Gerald. enough, seriously In what tvay? She told me this afternoon that you had promised to take her to one of your supper parties. Gerald was not altogether at bis ease. It was rather a rash promise. he but after all, why not? admitted, Shed create quite a sensation. "That childs immediate future Is a charge upon our honor, Christopher You and I know the said sternly. class of young women you Invite to your parties. She mustnt breathe the same atmosphere. "Are you In love with Myrtile? Gerald asked curiously. Christopher loathed the question but he remained outwardly unper- turbed. Myrtile Is a child, he said. "It will be time enough to think of such things when she has become a woman. The one deadly and pernicious certainty Is that she Is in love with you. Be careful, Gerald. You dont want to walk on the floor of hell. They had reached the steps of the Sporting club. Gerald ran lightly up. My dear Chris. he said, turning around as he prepared to divest himself of his overcoat, dont be a melodramatic ass. Were in the wrong atmosphere for that sort of thing. Jupiter Hera Is the family "Well, you might appear a little more pleased to see us, Mary declared. Lets find a corner In the bar and have some coffee, Christopher sugGerald Is too electric togested. a man of my staid for night 1 1 Ivory-toppe- d - If It Is possible, it Is done, Dubois declared. If it Is Impossible, It shall be done." I want you to tell me," Gerald continued, who the two ladles In black were, to whom you Just bowed Madame and Mademoiselle de Ponlere, they call themselves. What on earth Is the mystery about them?" The Frenchman looked at him in bland surprise. "Mystery, milord? he repeated. Is there one?" "Look here, old fellow," Gerald said, I will ask you one question, and one question only. What are their real names?" Monsieur Dubois smiled. His difficulties. were at an end. Milord," he declared, you wrong those very respectable ladles in Imagining that they would present themselves here under names to which they had no right. Both ladies, who are, as yon have doubtless surmised, related, are entitled to the name of De Ponlere. The first Christian name of the older lady Is Anastasle, of the younger Pauline. I am happy to be able to satisfy milord. A thousand excuses. They call me from the baccarat room." Gerald returned dejectedly to the room where his sister and Christopher were waiting expectantly. It appears that there Is no Unless you see the Bayer Cross on tablets you are not getting the genuine Bayer Aspirin proved safe fry millions and prescribed by physicians 24 years for Colds Headache Pain Toothache Neuralgia Neuritis Chapter VIII Myrtile rose In the morning, as was her custom, at a little after seven oclock, carefully made her bed, dressed, and walked for an hour upon the terrace. These early diurnal wanderings were tempered with a certain sadness, although she was always finding something new new beauties or new sores In this amazing spot to which she had been transported. To Myrtile, whose life as yet was composed mainly of externals, everything was beautiful. The sun warmed her with the promise of love. She was never tired of watching the little waves breaking upon the sandy strip, and the million scintillating lights upon the bay. She looked up with a glad smile at the silent hotel where Gerald was sleeping. Perhaps he was dreaming of her at that very moment. Love had crept Into her life and found her very Ignorant. As yet it was a beautiful and simple thing. That It was capable of change and division never even occurred to her. She loved Gerald and, although he sometimes disappointed her, It must be that Gerald loved her. She had few doubts about It all. His attitude often puzzled, sometimes even distressed her, but she put his vagaries down to her own lack of understanding. She was convinced that all would be well when she saw more of him, and she harbored a dull sense of resentment against Christopher, who she believed was always working for some unknown reason to keep them apart At half-paeight she returned to her rooms and deliberately attacked a great mass of sewing, which was sent to her dally from the hotel, and the payment for which, by arrangement provided her with board and lodging. From that time onwards, she sat In the window with but one hope the hope of seeing Gerald. Once or twice he had come and taken her out to luncheon, but Christopher was unfailing In his visits. He presented himself every morning at about the same time, and even If Gerald appeared, he always accompanied him. Despite her resentment against him, It was always a pleasure to hear his firm tread and to watch his tall, figure and Intelligent face as he crossed the road. She fonnd an evil counselor in Annette, the maid at the hotel, who occupied the other bedroom In the little cottage and generally looked in for a few minutes on her way to work. Annette, who was thoroughly French, was completely puzzled by the situation. She could account for It in her own mind only from the fact that the two young men were English and therefore presumably mad. st broad-shouldere- good-humore- d d, Is Christopher going to maks any progress In his efforts to win Mytrile? And how seriously Is Gerald Interested In Pauline? (TO BE CONTINUED.) What Are We Coming To? The other day In this city an operatic tenor offered as evidence of his affection for Ills wife the plea that he always washed the dishes, says the New York Evening Post. Such stories as these offer a fine opportunity for novelists to portray the wifely sturdy oaks and the husbandly clinging vines. The tired . business woman coming home, finding the easy chair near tfie fire, her slippers warm, while the husband sits on the arm of her chair, lights her cigarette and prattles about his household cares a very pretty picture. And the husbands need not mind, so long as the!? wives dont beat them. Rheumatism Accept only Bayer package which contains proven directions. mys- tery at all," he announced. Dubois assures me that they are related and that their names are Indeed De Ponlere. 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