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Show THE RICH COUNTY REAPER. RANDOLPH. UTAH BANNER SERIAL FICTION CM Sometimes I We suck tkovkts plesnt tkerc down iry I THE CHEERFUL S3e? A stouf love-- eutd inbtyue . . . O Domfoxd CHAPTER Xl-Con- tlnned 23 As the door closed. Lord Ferdinand spoke again. Will will he go to London with you?" I shook my head. Hell take me to' Innsbruck this evening, spend the night there and be back tomorrow at noon. put poetry. . Its tkus my other self , I tkink, 0EiirJIi,DRE) lrites little 'messages to me. WNU Stnrici Tain rttcw She dicating the several lovely features that is why I think, theyll insist courtesy due- - to my state. of the paradise I was to lose. Had The I of chair. But her must case that the slapped the arm proceed. or even been shall know on Friday: and on Sun- enemy has retired. Im not at all 1 been had cross-examine- day I shall be back." As I opened the door, I looked back to see his outstretched hand whip back to his side. As though I had noticed nothing, I left the room. I have no doubt at. all, that before the door had closed, he had I see." picked the timetable up. He said no more, but I saw him As I took my way to the tower, I pick up a pencil, as though to write. Then he seemed to remember my laid my plans. I had to leave Brief at four no presence and laid the pencil down. Winter of that; for, though we the room. question As he gave the ' case into my had the game won, it was highly de. sirable that the Count should take hand l shall want you again," I said; the departure which he had so wait within call." planned. If he fled, to avoid, arrest as. at present, he intended to do Very good, sir. As he left the chamber, I held a he would indeed disappear for good and all, and would never more be paper up.' The statement, 1 said. A copy heard of, because he could not take of the first of the statements your brother made. The second does not concern you, because it only deals with the secret of Brief.. e The man from his chair, but I bade him sit still. Then I stepped to his side and laid the paper before him, for him to ed -- d, happened deceived, for this is a fight to the asked to relate what death but I want to know what the night before, I should, I believe, he is doing and when and where hfi have burst out and disgraced myis going to reappear. self, for the present was so overHerCherchez la femme," said whelming and the future so very bleak that to deal with the past was rick. What of the maid?" like going into training when you Old Harry looked at my lady. You heard what he said, she are condemned to death. declared. And there the maid Godolphin Why the devil dont you tell us the truth? came in with my telegram. Elizabeth glanced at the door. Crawley case fixed tor Friday. Be Thats quite all right. Godolphin counts upon you. Forsyth. is standing outside and she knows no English at alL My goodness, 'I said, and got My lady took a deep breath. to feet my Last night an attempt was made stifled a cry, but the Elizabeth adto put me to death. .My maid sat Duchess perfectly still. As for mitted my cousin into my suite. . . . Herrick Richard came to my help and 1 must go to London, I said. walked into a trap. But by his wit leave for Innsbruck at once must I and his courage he saved us both WNU RELIEVING COLD ... Jut Folio ud Use Staple Dirootiois Fist-Acti- sf Solo Bayor Aspirii 1. To ism pain and discomfort and re-duco favor taka 2 drink Bayer Tablet a glass of water. Repeat In 2 hours. 2. If Throat Is raw from cold, crush and dissolve 3 Bayer Tablets In y3 glass black-hearte- e. THIS WAY! DISCOMFORT I I am glad to record that in the next three minutes that d parricide paid a part of his debt. As he read, 1 saw him writhing, and the sweat fell down from his forehead, to blur the ink. It was a frightful indictment Twice, while he read, he dropped his head to the table and cried aloud, and when he had done, he fairly burst into tears and laid his head down on his arm and sobbed like a child. I drew the statement from under his sprawling arm. Then 1 picked up a pen and wrote . . . When I had done, 1 called Winter. Fetch Mr. Parish," I said. Lord Ferdinand started up, lifting a visage that made even Winter blench. Parish? Her Graces page? What has he " I To witness your signature. shall witness it, and so will my man. But Parish is independent, and No, no. P never consented to any such thing. As you please, said I, and foldTurn out ed the statement up. the car. Winter. .1 want to be at Gabble within the hour." ' Very good, sir, said Winter, and turned. cried the No, no. Not that, other, and savaged his thumb. Parish or Gabble, said I. "Its for you to choose." After a frightful struggle To witness my signature only. Youll cover the statement up? Yes." Very . . . well. I turned again to Winter. Fetch Mr. Parish, 1 said . . . Whilst we waited, he got to his feet and went to a glass and generally did what he could to pull himself into some shape, and I looked out the window, with folded arms. Five minutes later, the thing was over and done. The damning indorsement is lying before me now. I have read this statement through from beginning to end, and I hereby confess that all that it says is true. FERDINAND ELBERT VIRGIL for 22 years supposed to be Count of Brief Signed of his own free will On the twenty-secon- d July, 1936 In the presence of us: Richard Exon Samuel Parish George Winter." As Winter laid down his pen Thats all, I said, thank you." Parish inclined his head and turned You can take my to the door. dispatch-casWinter, and pack my things. We leave for Innsbruck together at four oclock. Very good, sir, said Winter, obediently. I blotted the precious indorsement and folded the statement up. Then I put it into my pocket and faced the man I had bluffed. Youve done your part, I said, and I shall do mine. As one who is listening intently, he kept his eyes upon mine and greeted every phrase with a nod of his head. 1 will recommend that you be allowed to disappear to go, to change your name, and never come back. As Ive told a you, I dont think theyll do it the hand went up to his mouth punishment doesnt matter: its a Question of riehtins a wrong. And Service. - half-ros- read j - of water. Its the Way Thousands Know to Ease Discomfort of Colds and Sore Throat Accompanying Colds The simple way pictured above often brings amazingly fast relief from discomfort and sore throat accompanying colds. Try it. Then see your doctor. He probably will tell you to continue with the Bayer Aspirin because it acts so fast to relieve discomforts of a cold. And to reduce fever. This simple way, backed by scientific authority, has largely supplanted the use of strong medicines in easing cold symptoms. Perhaps the easiest, most effective way yet discovered. But make sure you get BAYER Aspirin. And There such a risk: but if he had reason to think that he had been bluffed, though now we could force his hand, he would stand upon the order of his going and would certainly be a nuisance for as long as he happened to live. And so man the leave for London at four. And .there 1 stood still in my tracks, for all of a sudden I saw that here was my chance to do what sooner or later I had to do that is to say, to walk out of my ladys life. As 1 saw it, I think I aged, for while my whole being revolted from the plunge ten times as awful as that into Palfreys well, I knew in my heart that I must take it, because such a chance would never occur again. I glanced at my watch. The time was a quarter to ten. Once my decision was taken, I could have wished that the time was a quarter to four I had already determined that no one must know what had happened till after the Count had fled: and now I perceived that all that I had to do was to leave a note for the Duchess, to be delivered as soon as my victim was gone. I entered my room, to find Winin hand. ter, suit-cas-e Leave the packing for the moment, I said. Ill tell you when to begin. I want you to send off a. wire. 1 sat down it out addressed to myself. Turn out the Rolls and take this to Gabble at once. And on the way back you might get rid of that suit." plain-cloth- es must ... and-wro- te Old Harry looked round. And now . . . she said grimly enough. Luncheon was over and coffee had been served in her suite. For the first time for IS hours, Elizabeth. Herrick and 1 were alone with the Duchess of Whelp. She was plainly out of humor, and had an uneasy feeling that she 1 knew more than I was prepared to telL ghe demanded And why does my host keep his room? If hes ill, hes breaking a record:. for never be fore has indisDosition denied me the . . . 1 Stood Still in' My Tracks. . That is why my cousin and 15 FOR U TAB LETS at least, as soon as Ive packed. 2 FULL DOZEN 25e I must catch the evening train. Elizabeth let out a cry. Richard I" Goal of Honesty My dear. Ive no choice. Six The very spring and root of honweeks ago the servant I had before esty and virtue lie in the felicity Winter was charged with theft. I of lightning on good education. had always found him honest and I Plutarch. said that Id swear as much whenever he stood his trial. And his case has been fixed for Friday . . . I cant let him down. But 1 can be back on Sunday. I turned to the Duchess of Whelp. Will you exWhy do Ludens conhis life? cuse me, madam? I must make tain an alkaline factor? Madam, said I, he is dead." certain arrangements. I shall ask Well done, said Old Harry. you to see me again before I leave. Well done. But you shouldnt drop You are excused, Richard Ex- shirts about, when a lady lets you on. out of her bedroom at half past To help build up your I bowed and went. three. alkaline reserve when Elizabeth started and clapped a Whilst Winter packed, I wrote the LJ L you have a cold. hand to her mouth. best letter I could. Madam, I said, T see youve received a note." By the time that you read thla h ter, I am very nearly sure that "tl Yes, said the Duchess, I did. MINTHOL COUOH OEOPS Count will have disappeared Wheth And Ill make you a present of this he baa or baa not. you will Know ti 1 dismissed its contents at once, beat use to make of these document I told him that be would be as being untrue. But when 1 heard arrest Play in Time unless he made nimsell scarce and th that Elizabeths maid was gone-w- ell, When you play, play hard; when VIrgU had "disappeared" under tear I knew there was something being charged with the theft of EUj you work, dont play at all. Thebetbs jewels. Elsa Is "wanted" t behind them and hoped for the best odore Roosevelt. when she knew that ld foui forgery: And now what about you? I underthat out she may have thought it bett to find a new place. 1 think thats a stand you had a note? Why didnt Im rather worried about the serva it? you, er, act upon who saw me drop my shirt. Perha Madam, said I, I preferred to you could straighten that out tor y can do what you will with the servac hope for the best. of Brief Of course Im not coming bac The piercing gray eyes held mine. Its better so. I mean, theres more to be done, and as I can nelth 1 Did you indeed? Now should her" nor "rope myself off," at "glaze have gone to see the writer wouldnt be fair to her to make matte once." worse than I have. Her good tdviot for a woman daring bar ' Madam. I have so much to thank r I knew that Parish had told her as chant (usually from 88 to 62), who fears for. hell loee her appeal to men, who worriea much as he knew. Your obedient affectionate servant about hot flaahes, Iom of pep, disy spells, Richard Exon. npeet nerve and moody spells. Madam, forgive me. With great Get more freeh air, 8 nr, deep and if you respect Ive a delicate hand to With this I enclosed two docuneed a rood general ayitem tonic take Lydia . . E. Pinkhama Vegetable Compound, made play.ments. specially for wemm. It help Nature build How long shall you wait? One was the statement, indorsed up physical resistance, thus helps give more Till tomorrow morning, madam. to enjoy life and asaist calming vivacity by Lord Ferdinand, and the other jittery nerves and disturbing symptoms that No longer than that. often the death certificate of Matthew accompany change of life. WEUU WORTH TRYING! Craft is not my strong point, and the effort I had made that morning Gering. (TO BE CONTINUED) seemed to have tired my brain. 8- -39 WNU W Then again, though success seemed No News, Good News certain, the Count was still in his The saying no news is good seat, and I was forever fearing that something or other would happen to news Is a very old proverb, not make him change the decision to our property alone, but found in all which I was sure he had come European languages. Italians say aDVERTISEMENTS are your guide Nulla nuova, buona nuova; the Above all, my own decision to disThey bring you NEWS about the food you eat and appear hung, like some loathsome French, Point de nouvelles. bonnes todays the clothes you wear. And the place to The origin of the exfind out about these new things is right monster, upon my neck, insisting nouvelles. in this newspaper. uoon mv attention and eleefullv in-- pression is unknown. Elsa have disappeared. Herricks face was a study, but the Duchess of Whelp merely nodded and then picked up her cup and drank what coffee was left. As she set it down Thats more like it, she said. I mean, that is credible. I knew your life was in danger, yet what could I trust in Richard Exon? She' turned upon me. Did you liquidate him? Or did your better judgment impel you to spare pt ODOSUDdDEl npisuvum Pi METO 5 ... How Women in Their 40s Can Attract mew non niaiEAS |