Evening Star Newspaper, April 10, 1921, Page 38

38 THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, APRIL 10, 1921—PART 1. i Bull-Dog Drummond This Well Made Colonial Rocker Of Natural Oak, double-woven cane seat. Very special, $1.98 ome News From the Big Home Store Seasonable Fittings for the Home, Combining Economy, Service and Credit if You Wish It. BY CYRIL McNEILE (“Sappei™) Electric Iron A Novel of Mystery, Love and Adventure. (Copyright, 1921, by George H. Doran Co.) For the Modern Home s LABIRGE NINTH STREET JU F 512 motor car would be a sounder propo- Complete with plug and ition for a life insurance than You = x i, Ve 6308 s> special........ . ou continue on your pres (Continucd from Yesterd b5 At 12 o'clock precisely the bell rang. announcing a visitor. and| There something Drummond looked up from the col- |Menacing in the soft. quiet voice that 8 . Drummond look umns of the Sportsman as his Serv-|cnited. He b ant came into the room. he must be d “Yes, James,” he remarked. “I think [ ment or two he would wake up and we are at home. I want you to re- | find that they had really been talking : i & about the weather th whole time. main within call, and under no cir- |k S R © Cr i Then the cynical m of triumph| cumstan let our sick visitor out e o Nt K of your sight for more than a min- |, st anted o NI O ,nl.l.m doucne; quite clearly that L temin misinterproted his sile He resumed his study of the Your candor is as refreshing he Yaines, with a curt “Ve answered 1y, “as vour simile ro left the room. Almost are apt. 1 shudder to think of that he returned, and. poor it Mr. Peterson. espe e e Iy with ye hauffeur grinding Drummond loc Ars 10 piece: He held open with a smi door for his visitor, and follow od morning. “This is [into the passage. At the ot 'y pleasant surpr Mr. Peter- | stood Denny, sntatiously du Senc” HMe waved! his Visitor fo (8 IpioHGhelt ana Beter ch “Hope vou've had 10 mMOTE)pin’ casu; trouble with your car® ot the e of Mr. Peterson d off his gloves, | of the man 1o face. He mig stiiiaE amiably. “None at all, (hank |ance showed on his face. H f“fi“‘" D Thechaufs | have been any ordinary visitor takin rs to have mastered the de- ave then suddenly fr which Denny we me a tow moanin nt habile quick frown ps v Drummond face, and Peter- H o him thoughtfully said the other.| win jnvaiid in the hous he re- kington had & lnriceq. “How inconvenient for you!” SEHEIASE B ] ad for a moment on the rm. “1 sadly fear you'r ke a fool of yourself. And it will be such a pity.” He turned to ous." ward the stairs. Don’t bother, please; %" fear his lower jaw was frac- [[ can find my own way out” Peterson helped himself to a cigarette from the box I e A e man who Mt MM yugh turncd back into his own “Mixed up in a brawl, room, and lighting a particularly caid Drummond, shaking his head. | o0t TR 8 m in his own spe- “I should never have thought. from j wha:‘ Tittle T've seen of Mr. Laking- [cial chair, where James Denny found ton, that he went in for painling(him five minutes later, with his hands the town fed 1 e e an | deep in his pockets, and his legs ot ona mever can tell, can one? 1|crossed, staring out of the window once knew a fellah who used to et |y, asked him about lunch twice with- fighting drunk on three WhITKIS lout result, and having finally been and to look at him veu'd have pi him down as a Methodist parson.|requested to go to hell, he removed Wonderful tha amount of cheap fun |himself aggrievedly to the kitchen. that chap got out of life™ Drummond was under no delusions as Peterson flicked the ash from his|to the risk he was running. Under- cigarette into the grate. “Shall we | ating his opponent had never been a SO e Drummond?” | fayit of his, either in the ring or in e remariced. alably- & France, and he had no intention of be- Huch looked bewildered. ~“The | ginning now. The man who could ab- S duct an American millionaire and drug, T NS miled even more af-|him &ill he was little better than i fanter ST felt cortain that you were |baby, and then use a thumbscrew (o A voung man of discernment.” heenforce his wishes, was not likely to demarked, “and T wouldn't like to[prove overscrupulous in the future. keep you from ¥ per a minute | In fact, the phit of that bullet still Jonger thaa necessaE i rang unpleasantly in his ears Yot a bit." cried Hugh. “My time | After a while he began half-uncon- is yours—though 1'd very much like | ioucly to talk aloud to himself. Tt to know your real opinion of the |IEOHTY T8 18 Lk of his when he tar.) e 1t once the fly ro. It’'s a SIDWAY This Baby Carriage is well constructed. with adjustable reed hood, pressed steel wheels and wind- shield. Special. a v This 4-Pc. 'Mahogany Bedroom Suite Erom the Windsor Period, is now specially priced 52790 OUR attractive and well constructed pieces comprise this suite, including large Dresser, full Vanity Dresser. Man's Chifforette and full size Wood Bed. A most satisfactory Suite and one that is sure to give satisfaction, not only in appearance, but service as well. m the reom dusting nd an in- im that did “It was vour it Wonderful thin vour fr - that he's quite welland | ishment.™ Canvas Lawn Chair Hardwood frame, natural fin- ish, with strong canvas stretcher $1.49 pressed his pathy. “How very unfortunate!” Me | murmured. “I trust nothing Let Us Put a Modern Sellers Kitchen Cabinet In Your Home You've always wanted a Kitchen Cabinet. Here's your opportunity. This Telephone By the Club Plan Stand and Stool In fumed oak finish and A A You can make small weekly payments while using o suorhg fs e Tieg g e | g 92.98| Juggernaut for the Chester cup. Tt|% Lk he - tint h: cannct aterg|wanted to meks Ui his mind v s S1° o ive Sumatra o ounds on | uation, and he found that it helpe Z - ‘ : s Zaan SE S 8 S him to concentrate his thoughts. N re vou interested in gambling?’ | “Two alternatives, old buck.” he re- asked Peterson, politely. marked, stabbing the air with his A mild flutter, Mr. Peterson, every | pipe. “One—give the Potts bird up at now and then.” returned Drummond. | Berners street; two—do not. Number “Strictly limited stakes. one—out of court at once. Prepos- “If you confine vourself to thatierous_absurd ° Therefore—number It’s a “Kroehler” Duofold you will come to no harm.” said Pe- |5 polds the field.” He recrossed his Tomon ! s ‘When the stakes be- |[WO Bolds the BE0 ree Fineglasstull | B= The two-in-one Bed. With this useful limited that the danger of and eject ! A 2 i S Trash becomes unlimited, tonw ° |o€ micotine Juics Irom the 20 ot piece of furniture you can quickly convert - i t ways carpet. s 4 Y T e e I “She even |sank back exhausted and rang the the living room into a bed- v further. dear, good woman that bell. = Tt e e B emcept on a| -James” he said. as the door opened. | £ room. Golden oak, covered tainty, my boy., was her constant | “take a piece of paper and @ pencil— . DA Savice, ‘and then put your shirt on® {f there's one with & point—and sit = with good grade imitation 9 7 1 her say now, Mr. 2 i Rt — 2 Licaniheas hoeleaving I RN | dommar (e anle L wolne | leather. Special at...... 4 . e stimE o Nghting up her sweet “yi. corvant complied, and for o forward | While silence reigned. ;nhfi?f'r"y}:‘rpfl'r;:\?:;‘;nfl::." orward | " kirst” remarked Drummond, “put I ked. “we've got to understand |down—They know where Potts is." S amother. TLast night vou butted | “Is. sir, or are?” murmured Denny, T €on my plans, and I do not like |sucking his pencil. eople who do that. By an act which, | “Is, you fool. It's a man, not a col- must admit, appealed to me great- lection. And don't interrupt, for Iy, vou removed something 1 re-|heaven's sake. Two—They will try cdire—something. moreover, which Ity get Potts.’ " A red to have. Breaking the elec- | “%§es dir" answered Denny writing iric bulb with 4 revolver shot shows |yl g 3 resource and initiative. e blow | PY e JemourCe masned Henry Lakington's| +Three—They will not get Potts Jaw in twe places shows strength.|That is as far as T've got at the mo- T alitics which ¥ admire, Capt.|ment. James int every Word of it Druinond —edriive ereatly 1 shoulq atanca . Not bad for e qauster of an e having to deprive the worldjhour. my trusty fellah—what? \f those qualities.” “That's the stuff to give the troops, e S 'Eazed at the_speaker |3ir- agreed his audience, sucking his o ir,” he = pteetn. 5 - e averwheim "me. | HUgh looked at him In displeasure. egou reaily accusing me of being | “That noise s pot James” he re- « sort of wild west show?' He wag- | marked severely. “Now you've got to ot O e ot “Paterson. . “You |00 sometning clse. Rise and with £ed R ' Dein fo the movies too }vour wsll known stealth approach the mueh, like my fellah, James. He's|{¥ dow. and see if the watcher still got olvers and things on the |Wiicheth without brain. “The servant took a prolonged sur- Peterson’s face was absolutely im- ;_dn(nnd :‘,"’,"X’,:, announced that he passive: eave for a slightly tirea|falledto see Wi = o o1y that their form up to date. in Today’s POST _ = It’s time to think about summer furniture, and Reed and Fiber Fur- This Magnificent Queen Anne Suite for the LiVing niture especially, because of its year-around utility. Room, Finished in Mahogany . M . I The three distinctive pieces, comprising Cane-back Settee, Armchair and This Fumed Fiber Suite {"irleside Chair, are upholstered in Imported Blue s 3 536 . . Jelour. Two handsome Rosette Cushions are included Is SpeCIally Priced at at the very special price of.....veunnnn. e 2 19.= An artistic suite and very well constructed; deep chairs, wide arms, tapestried cretonne cushions. It comprises .Settee, Armchair and Arm Rocker and is extremely low priced. Tmile It was expressionless. “Fimally. [, THOR thal Brotes co e e it Capt. Drummond. you tore in half a| o, "ok ee™ Four—Owing to the | == 2 4 7 | . s ot ‘paper whieh 1 reauire—and | 2280 T Wi Nout otts. canmot. Jeave | Y : An Attractive removed a very dear old friend of|the house without being seen.’ " i = - < my family. who now in this house. | “That's two withouts, \'s-nturod‘ Reed ROCk r & 1 want them both back. ple you like T'll take them now Drummond shrugged his Shoulders staring at the fireplace. _ resignedly. _“There is something| “Tve got it, James.” he cried. “T've 2 reterson.” he mur-|Eot it. ® Five—Potts must about you., Mr. Peter: leave the house without being seen. BV S f You strike mi 2 mared, “which I like. You Strike W€ |y qant him, James. I want him all to 2= being the type of man to whom 2 !myself. T want to make much of him voung girl would turn and D1 o and listen to his childish prattle. He her ma‘ifpn!y:err::‘.;hz*;’ V;mrs:“ ul. 80 Hm'!l 70 v: “‘\l H‘a(uflrzn nln the river, compelling. so unruffled. I fe nd vou shall look after him.” When you have finally disabu s. sir.” returned James, dutifully. mind of this absurd hallucinz And in order to get him there. w at we shall become real frien must get rid of the watcher without. ”‘r"‘:v:r,m «till sat motionless save |How can we get rid of the bird—how | =5 elees tapping with his hand fcan we, James T ask you? Why. by ! &= {ziving him nothing further to watch for. Once let him think that Potts is|E= no longer within. unless he's an im- | == becile he will no longer remain with-! e.and if {James tentatively: but Hugh, with a ” | sudden light dawning in his eyes, was Is a most comfortable addition to any room; cretonne cushion seat or back. This Queen Anne Dining Room Suite of American Walnut - Four beautiful pieces, comprising a roomy and distinctive 60-inch Buffet, with mirror; fretted China Cabinet, Server s Z 98 .50 and 48-inch Extension Table. Remarkably low priced at Refrigerator Time Among the famous makes you can sclect from “All Steel White Enamel Gurney,” “North Pole,” “Pilgrim” and “Economy.” Our guarantee is behind them all. Buy on the Club Plan if you wish—a little each week. “Tell m a1a you allow this vou in such an offi 1 doesn’'t seem to me to be the sort of| thing that ought to happen at all, and I suggest your going to the police at onee " thing. Now along over, James, and give mv compliments to Mr. Dar- «'nfortunately. a bullet intended [rell. Ask him to come in and see me | e s a4 answered Peter- {for a moment. 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T to take the law May T offer you the murmur erward his mured H: Peterson, are illegal a dangerous thing into vour own hands. e declined _courteously ~Thank you—not at this ho Then 1e rose. “T take it, then, that you will not return me my property here andmow. - and started to nond | B s/ dcTusion; Tineetvre-| 200 Stariell tolpace up andidewni tie marked Hugh with a smile mom, The 2SN the same delusion” repeated mple. But e Petorson. 1 shall be ready to receive i ampucity U both the paper and the man up till 1 our one and only & o'clock tonight. 32A Ber treet; and it ble, T might even : ley turn up by find it neces- -Two Specials “ECONOMY” — Top Icer; Solid Golden Oak, with white enamel interior ; charcoal sheathing insula- tion. Ice capacity, 35$14 75 . pounds. Special. but he'll come as he's finished.” He message and thing more, sir James. T feel certain that| a lot. 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Drummond—and, |07 for the asking What can 1 1 1 fear. mot very tactful” He spoke [%p a0 o theneas he got to the door he paused. {et” He piloted Darrell along the “I'm afraid that my words will not|passage to the American's room, and Lave much effect.” he remarked, “but [opined the door. 5 e episode last might did appeal to| The millionaire looked at them daz- e P wonld like to spare you—I|cdly from the pillows, and Darrell Sia realy. Tt's a sign of weakness, | Stared back in startled surprise. O e s whioa T View: with ¢ God! What's the matter with it s bk 3 = bRl would give a good deal to So \m‘v:arn“l;d‘f:- t Returs | gaid Hugh grimly. Then he ks’r‘nui‘;‘pd o Berners stre o aringly at the motionless man nd for a few mon and led : emed to burn into the sol-| poom “You are meddling in| “Sit down, Petar.” he said. “Get out- went on gently, “of tic|side that bier and listen (o me care- u Aanger of which you have no con- santion, wmflfin‘ " {Contimued in Tomorrow's Siar.) 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