The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, April 30, 1930, Page 6

JACQU ON HE by RICHA SYNOPSIS: Life seems' drab fo both Jacqueline Grey and Teddy Montrose whom. circum- stances have parted until Ted- dy literally walks back into Jacqueline’s life. Summoned from his car as he waited for his mother shopping in By- rams, Teddy enters to aid a fainting woman and finds it is Jacqueline. He carries her away 0 the House of Montrose, where in Teddy’'s arms, Jacqueline finds peace as they clewr away the barriers she had erected to block their romance. They put their heads together to win the approval of Teddy's father, holding a trump card in the imitation diamond necklace with which Lord Montrose had de- ceived his wife. ELIN e R OWN RD STARR ] tell you about it somc other time. I'm very pleased to be able to re- when they were lost. But I hav said anything to the mater about it vet, in case you wanted to have them done up a bit before return- ing them to her.” By this time Sir Franklin had| partially regained command of him- | self, but there was still a yibsabion | in his. voice. “My dear have been most thought an excellent idea of say anything to your it yet. I will have these done up, and we will keep it as a little sur- prise for her.” Chapter 39 TEDDY MAKES A BARGAIN Soon afterward, Lady Montrose entered and volced her fears « Teddy that his father would prove yery difficult. But Teddy was un- daunted. “You leave the Old Top to u mater,” he sald confidertly. “Wc tame lions and this is our show You watch Jacqueline. If she doe: not rope him-—watch me.” Just then the door opened and ¢ benevolent looking old gentlomar with white whiskers and white hai entered. - He stared at Jacquelin who returned the stare. He had eyes for no one else. A moment and then Sir Franklin Montrose broke the silence, cominz toward Jacqueline with outstretched hand. “My dear child,” he said, “I am so glad to see you. I have bccn; searching for you' everywhere.” 1 Teddy gasped and Jaequeline ig-| nored the friendly greeting. “I! don't think I want to speak to you, she said distinctly, to Tedd amazement. Sir Franklin was astonished andi looked it. | “My dear,” said Sir Franklin, “I} am afraid there is a mistake. You| evidently don't recognize me.” “I recognize you quite well,” re-| turned Jacqueline distantly, “and| 1 have not forgotten how you in- sulted me when you spoke to me over the telephone.” “My dear child,” sald Sir Frank- 1in, hopelessly, “I have never spok- en to you over the telephone. You| are mistaken.” “I am not,” replied Jacqueline. “You are Mr. Paul Dexter. I did| my best to help you when you had | & motor accident in Essex some-| where.” “This 1s a mystery,” sald Slr] Franklin. “I am. certainly the man| you so kindly helped after the ac-! Cident, but I am not Mr. Paull Dexter. T have a business friend of that name. My name is Sir Frank- lin Montrose.” Jacqueline was troubled. “You gave me & card,” she explained. “You told me to ring you up to ask ‘how you were getting on, and 1 did so some days later. I spoke to Mr. Dexter and he was very rude to me.” ¥ Sir Franklin laughed heartily and rubbed his hands. “My dear: child, this is very unfortunate, and I am afraid it was my fault. I can see how it happened. I gave you his card by mistake. Will you forgive me?” “Of course, I forgive %ou,” said| Jacqueline, taking his offered hand and smiling one of her sweetest smiles. “And now,” Sir Franklin added,| turning his wife and son, “will{ you please introduce me?” “Permit me,” said Teddy, as he came forward gravely, and bowed to Jacqueline. “will you allow me to present my father, Sir Frankiin Montrose. Miss Jacqueline Grey, sir, the lady I am going to marry.” Sir Franklin turnéd red. “Ahem!” He coughed uncomfortably. “I ami} yery pleased indeed to be presented to you, Miss Grey. I am very much in your debt for your kind and practical help. I shall always think of you as one wha has saved | my life. Will you allow me in turn to offer you my friendship, and the friendship of my house, togeth- er with its hospitality, now. and at times in the future.” | mequelme‘s eyes were moist and hér throat a Jittle choky s she bowed. She was: his stately courtesy., g 1 5 jr Franklin cléaréd his throat. «As for what you have just told me, Edward, it has taken me rath- er by surprise, and you must for- give me, all of you,:if I find it a trifle sudden. I should like, if you don't mind, Edward, to havs a few words with you in private. Teddy and his father strolled the length of the long room &nd stood Y the window, where they mt of earshot. Before Sir could make up his mind “the conversation, Ted- jow to open o wl produced the glass “diamonds. big palm, winking %,,uylnhu ig pal 5 Bir | in the light, anmmuuml a ghost. f sir,” said Teddy, “T' “By the way, Have been fortunate enough, with 's help, to recover the ‘necklace which was siolen the mater at Circo’ deeply ‘totiched j Teddy gave him rather a straight look. “And about Jacqueline, sir?” “My dear boy, I congratulate you. She is a fine girl as well as a very beautiful one. I haye reason te know that she has courage and grit. Yes, I congratulate you. You have my blessing, both of you.” The two men Jooked at each sther for a moment, and a slow smile passed between them. Then they gripped hands. “Old Top, si said Teddy, “you are a sport. Come and kiss Jac- queline.” “ e It was one of the shortest en- zagements of the season; Within three weeks Jacqueline and Teddy were married—and, of course, they were absurdly happy. Lady Montrose had her diamonds bac! 1 ones this time—and she was; happy. Sir Franklin was happy, also, being at peace with his con- science, although 10,000 pounds poorer, The only people who were not happy were Mrs. Porter Mason and Mr. Carew, the former because she was in prison, and the latter be- cause the cxecutors of the late Col- onel Maleolm G of Torquay, had discovercd the long-lost daugh- ter, Jocelyn. She turned out to be a humble, homely little thing who had been working for some YeArs as a gov- erness. She elso was happy when she came into the 100,000 pounds— but not so happy as Jacqueline, In the fullncss of time, as they say in the mcvies, Dorothy Dalton married Mr. Brown, and scttled down to eat just whatever she liked and get as fat as she liked, In- stead of which, surprisingly, si grew willowy again. ¥ou never can tell just what happlness will do to a girl. Emily Gibbs married Mr. Ke: Dell, and was sorry for ii; she was nearly so sorry as Mr. Kes+ wick Dell. But, of course, Emily Gibbs was the sort of person who would never: be ‘happy whatever happened to her. (THE END) | | | | swick (Copyright, 1930, Richard Starn | —— e DOUGLAS ' FAVORS BUSTGARD In spite of the cold, rainy weath- er prevailing yesterday, a fair vote for the ' Island’s population was cast in the: primary election, nearly 150, or 146 to be exact, votes being tallied. By precincts, 106 ballots were cast at Precinct No. 1, 35 voted -at No. 2, and 5 at Tread- well. John Rustgard for delegate and C. T. Gardner for Senator with 99 votes each, were the two high can- didates. Smith with 83 votes was high for Territorial Treasurer. Reed won for Auditor, with 76. Breuer with 75 had a good margin for Commissioner of Education. Ulmer received 59 for highway engineer and the four highest for represen- tative were Scott 92, Noland 87, Winn 77, and Johnson 58. s o e GEVAERT FILMS AT ALASKA SCENIC VIEWS ‘ady Dlfln:; Speclals at Mabry's Cafe? b ,,f;fllx tried tne Five o'Clock tdee i Hills Bros. have the right idea in roasting coffee— afie turn it to you, sir. T stones | are quite uninjured—haven't suf- fered in the lea I am assurcd they are worth just as much ough | ¥ By CLIFF STERRETT LD | |WRING ERTRUDES NECK FOR | |THE wAY | |SHE TREATS | HER"UNCi 75 ONLY HER CONSCIOUS § MIND' THATS UGLY uUNK! WAY DOwWN DEEP IN A "DUE T0 COU THE POOR K ONSCIOUS” BEEN SUPP ESCARE 1S SYNOPSIS: An atmosphere of “wrongness” is sensed by Al- lan Hunt, young antique dealer, the moment he arrives at Dan Lucas Island. He notes that Parados, whose art collection Hunt is to appraise, terrifies his servants. Hunt is baffled when | Parados himself, reputedly | wicked man of wealth and hate, | becomes mysteriously frightened | upon finding a certain glass case empty. Parados, saying he won't be at dinner, sends Hunt | to his room. From his window | Hunt sees a girl prowling out- side a room where the art is kept. Following her, he inter- rupts her as she cuts the can- vas from the portrait of an elderly woman whom the girl resembles. Hunt is smitten by the girl’s beauty. A door un- expectedly opens and the voice | of a man calls. Chapter 3 MADEMOISELLE EXPLAINS | A little geg-shaped man with & bald pink head was coming to- ward us from the library door. He had an abundant blond mustache,| and his sparkling china-blue eyes imparted a vivacious air to ‘his physical attributes. Parados, I re- called, had mentioned a M. Flique. “No harm has been done picture” I said hastily. intended it,” nly. to the| the “Mademoi~ “No harm wa little man said selle will explain, yes It was clear - that Mademoiselle was unequal to explain anything sure it's not as bad as it “The portralt happens to man chuckled. “It is not possible you are that M. Morrison of whom M. Parados informed me, no?” “I am Allan Hunt, the junior partner,” I told him curtly. “Mor- rison is ill.” “I am astonish’!” he exclaimed. “But come! Mademoiselle will ex- plain?” S No BULK-ROASTING method can roduce the flavor that Hills r0s.” exclusive process—Con= trolled Roasting — can pro- duce. Every berry is roasted evenly and a matchless, uni- orm flavor is the result. Fresk from the original vacuum pack. Easily opened with the key. gs=<=3 HILLS ’ BROS “I was going to take the portrait, of course,” the girl said quietly. “You might as well tell Mr. Para- dos.” Ryl # . “M. Parados—um,” the little man muttered. “Monsieur has—how you say?—deputized me to act for him. Mademaiselle will proceed, yes?” She was moving toward the li- brary door when he ran nimbly in front of her. “Non, non,” he commanded. “You will explain to Anatole Flique.” “And who is Anatole Flique?” “Est-ce possible? Mademdiselle,” said he, “France has her Richelieu®| her Napoleon, and her Anatole Flique.” Who was this absurd little man? And if Parados was still in his M- brary why didn’t' he come out? “You must tell me why you de- sire that portrait, mademoiselle.” “It happens to be mine.” “Mon Dicu—the old lady! Come now!” “She was my grandmother,” the girl said. “What thundered. : Mademoiselle smiled devastating- is your name?” Flique COFFEE ly. “Caroline Brent, monsieur,” she said. “California has her climate, | Parados’ secluded estate on San | her Hollywood, and her Caroline Brent, you know.” Caroline Brent, indeed! “The grandmere Iis mademoi- , but not the portrait.” “The portrait, too,” Caroline said. 1?” Flique's exclamation was sharp. “I do not comprebend.” “I don't complain—understand that,” Caroline's eyes sought mine, and I nodded. “I don’t complain that Mr. Parados got the collectian. It was for sale—he bought it—it is his, But the portrait of Grand- mother Caroline was not part of the Brent collection. It was mine “Unfortunately, I had no legal title in my own name—and the'ad- ministrator insisted it belonged: to the Brent collection. I never dreamed Parados would not let me have it. “I saw him in San Francisco. He | would not let me have the portrait | at any e. Oh, he was beastly! But I didn't give up hope, so Ij came here this afternoon. I caught his launch as it was leaving La Playa and bribed the boatman to \bring me. I-I saw Parados again this afternoon.” Caroline dropped her eyes. “Mademoiselle will finish,” que murmured. “There isn’t much more,” Caro- line said wearily. “Oh, you cannot understand! T rushed out wretched and furious and began to walk blindly up the slope and cried. The sun began to go down and I re- membered the boatman had prom- ised to take me back. I hurried down, but he had gone. The idea came to me. T couldn't fight it| down. I'm not sorry and I don't care what Parados does to me!” Caroline covered her face, but Fli- rald, be mine,” the g “Monsieur is generous,” the littleFlique gently removed her hands. “Those blue eyes are too pretty for tears, mademoiselle,” he said: “Come now! You will put your- self in the hands of Anatole Fli- que?” “Yes, monsieur,” she said after considering him seriously “for & moments o “When did you leave that boat- house, -mademoiselle?” “Perhaps ten minutes before Mr.| Hunt found me.” “And you saw. no one, yes?’ - .| “No one, monsieur.” “And when was it you saw this Parados?” f “Between two and three.” “And’ not since then?” “No.” Flique: twirled his mustache. A multitude of questions were piling up inside me. “You will tell Mr. Parados, course?™ Caroline asked. “Ah, M. Parados. Have you not promised to put yourself in the hand of Anatole Flique?” g “Of course, but—" i “Tres bien! Anatole Flique, then, shall ask his questions and give answers as he desires. Presently we shall play a little game, but first—" he drew out an enormous watch. “Mon Dieu, is it a quarter of eight? Dinner will be served in 15 minutes. Madame Parados will wel- come Mademoiselle at her table.” “You expect me to have dinner here!” Caroline explaimed. “With Parados? Oh, I couldn't!” 7 4 “Ah, that Parados!” Flique ex- claimed. “He will not be at dinner, e of RESSED, == AN'HER ONLY 3= —EAR? HYPNOTISM! SN CARRIES INFLUENCE DS BETTER NATURE HAS DONT HAPPEN T'HAVE A HYPNOTIST IN MY POCKET JESS AT PRESENT! PST' . E T LET You IN ON A LiL GECRET. wWiLL Y'KEEP T TO IM THE BEST LiL SECRET- KEEPER, YoU EVER SEEN. SON. SHOOT! [ WAL, JESS BETWEEN OLRSELVES s LVE BEEN TAKING A CORRESPONDENCE COURSGE IN HYPNOTISM AN’ I ANT NO-SIR-EEBOB' NOT BAD’ BEe ( I assure you. And Mademoiselle will be the friend of Anatole Flique. Can T say more?” “But T haven't a suitable gown,” Caroline protested tearfully. “And I haven't even met Mrs. Parados.” “I have said you are the friend of Anatole Flique,” the little man de- clared. “That is enough. As for the gown, Mademoiselle Celia has a little georgette that is the color of your eyes.” “I will do what you ask,” she said tonelessly. “Bravo, ma cherie,” Flique ex- claimed. “That petite georgette will bring the sparkle to your eyes. Come.” (Copyright, 1930, William Morrow and Company) Anatole Fliqgue — who is he? What is his errand? There is a clew tomorrow. S 5 DOUGLAS NEWS DOUGLAS MAN, CANDIDA' FOR HIGHWAY ENG Aaron E. Johnson, o1 Douglas, has filed his candidacy for Territorial Highway engineer. His declaration was accompanied with nomination papers signed by 365 names of elec- tors and he is now qualified to compete for the office in the No- vember election. Mr. Johnson came to Douglas Island in 1914, entering the employ of the Tread- well Company as construction en- gineer and he has resided here con- tinuously since then. Prior to coming to Alaska Mr. Johnson held a civil- service posi- tion as civil engineer and superin- tendent of construction in the quar- termaster’s department of the U. 8. Army for approximately 19 years d.uring which time he was stationed at 16 different army posts through- out the United States; also one year at Fort Mills, Corrgiidor Is- land, P. I. He has a wide experi- ence in the designing, laying out and construction of army posts complete. Last summer Mr. Johnson spent four months traveling through the States, visiting his old home town, St. Peters, Minnesota, and his two brothers, Gen. Arthur Johnson, at Chicago, and Col. Franklin O. Johnson, at Washington, D. C., the Yrormer a classmate of Gen. Persh- |ing, in 1886. He stopped off two days at Columbus Barracks, Ohio, to inspect the first work he did ‘for the U. S. Army in 1895, and |found the red pressed brick build- |ings, roads, sewers and drainage | system, etc., in as good condition as the day they were constructed 35 years ago. —_—————e | | BETTER HOMES WEEK Mrs. Charles Sey, chairman of the Better Homes Week, observance “YOUR ALASKA LAUNDRY SERVICE” for Dry Cleaning and Pressing ALASKA LAUNDRY In New Building on Shattuck Way “THE LAUNDRY DOES IT BEST” ; for Douglas, has announced thej following program to be given as |the main feature of the occasion, | Thursday evening at 8 o'clock, in| the Congregational Church, and everyone is especially urged to at- tend. Opening remarks, by Rev. Bauer. | . Vocal selection, Mrs. Glen Kirk- Typewriter Supplies and Commercial Printing STATIONERY, OFFICE EQUIPMENT, Exclusive Dealers Underwood Typewriters Geo. M. Simpkins Co. | | ham. Piano solo, Mrs. R. R. Brown. | ! Reading, “The Path to Home,”! Bernice Edwards. Vocal duet, Miss Katherine Shier | and Mr. Cathcart. Offertory. 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