Evening Star Newspaper, December 23, 1922, Page 18

oy - Ee ohvar Yesterday's S Again Le RBreton was dismissed when he would have lingered. And | ing she still had | muddy. ©n this second mee not troubled to usk his name. There was i curious gzlint in his bhe asked. ite. £ 1es as they rested on tie slim, wi indifferent tigure of the girl who suaking her way back to the hote “without & further glance in his direc- CHAPTER V1. At 6 o'clock in the morniug the 1oad that joins the port and the city f Las Palmas shows very little sign t the peaceful English invasion. It, i< given over to the islanders—to veasant women with haskets of vroduce on their heads; to men driv- ing donkeys laden with fruit and Vegetables, and creaking bhullock The early morning wa faverite time—the world was a place ef dew und brightness, with the sun linting gold on sandy 1t sparkled like champagn She trotted alons on her big horse ward the white eity, its flar roofs, T low houses and palms giving it an | riental aspect tiding throush the wn, she cro: a wide bridge and went upward through a grove of valms, past ban gardens, into a ted world, with a blue sky over- and an endless streteh of sea “hind As she mounted higher the hill srew vinetlad and gr ccucalyptus trees stood in tatters by the roadside. Here and there was stunted pine, the deep green of a alnut tree, @ clump of bamboo, a nd occasionally u great pateh fekly cacti, w ftaming flow od cut red against rode without spurs or whip, necessary, urging her horse with hand and voice only \ villuge was reached. where black-browed men in slouch hats and blanket cloaks lounged in groups, noking and gossiping. and swarthy vomen with bright handkerchiefs' ared at the girl | sround their heads astride the big h the dust o hali-clud. barefooted chil- + of unfortun; e . and sereamed with delight writhings of the d reptiles. Thie Lrought K of di sy's face. 1 her horse, she slipped it toward the group rent Spanish she gave on eruel 1l coins and the owners nis i I them pretiy, sx little thing: swch about inches long an right green in color. that hung limp v her gentle hands and looked at her with tortured eyves. Holding them carefully, she went back to her | breakfast wiil « « and, with the reins over her d¢ her way through the vil- well out of sight of the place tted her little forms on a warm, flat en <he tried fo and their friskines she sat re refinger, their sof! rooning rds to pan with pitying her task to s deep v s that n sadid with an unexpected- de her jump do exactly the same wit rds they cateh She looked around quickly n th ©n a huge whose life s d saved. \nsy's zuze rested on him for ment be ‘b a picture on the black horse, vith his strong, s well-cut khaki riding suit—the juost foct combination of horse and man She had ever seen. I Luow they will” she said. “But, i, 1'ie done my best for these everyihing that comes Your w he asked tenderly, privileged 1 me ‘Pans; eople are I call vou siuc your nam vou ha ed. teund out she exe Sl never gossip. Luudhty tone “1 don’t know o “he answer- what 1% called in Eng- at exae mear ? I don’t know much As Pansy peited the 1 she ex- Jlaimed the meaning of the word. ! Twiring the explanation one of her| s recovered and darted off in i wost thankless manner into a eraviea in the rocks. My name is Le Breton.' he sa’d Tire 5 1 at him. ed him-on the oc- wasion of their first meeting, but he Jad turned the tahles on her. During her stay in Tenerifie she %ad heard of Raoul Le Breton. He was a French millionaire, an African nerchant prince, so rumor said. She had had a feeling that he had Jlowed her that morning and she lined to he hout saw that it as not from as ine st ves, sines he was qui s wealth she was W wus e vo idea who sh 1 S oalways interested in million rest she said, @ mischievous glint Al women are” he responded the only million in the islan she remarked o Uve pathered. There is, or was, one here quits recently. A tnglishwoman of the name of La 1 detest Women with - money. re invariably ugly and con- Vansy laughed—a ripple of sheer 1joy ment. rhaps their independence an- u." she suggested. I be- re known s the ‘master- her attention went back 1o the lizards. Dismountir Le Breton came to u speak French remarkabi he commented. as the moment assed and no notice was tuken of m. T was cdu She glanced ated in 2 him, her o Lriw Jlanced, another of her protuge: risked thanklessly away. “Wounldn't vou like to know m she axked. present it's sufficient that you ansy. ‘Heart's Ease. don't you in English? [ wish I_could ease this one poor heast.” she s touching t & lizard. “But 1 fear srt beyond redemption.” Stooping, he picked up the little reptile and examined it It hung wip in his grasp—a hopeless case. The Lest thing to do with it is to 1t he commented. “Oh, T couldn’t,” she said quickly. But it appeared he could. He went ome distance awar from the girl .nd placed the lizard on a flat rock. In a moment he had ground all tor- tured life out of it with his heel. “Thank you,” she said gratefully. “I knew It was suffering, but I couldn’t have done that to save my life. As a reward, will you come and have breakfast with me?” ‘here’s nothing I should like bet- he answered. Pansy got to her feet. He helped her to mount. Then he rode at her side up the hill, “L love the clear heights.” she re- warked presently. “T dem't know much about them. THE EVENING STAR WASH[NGTDN, D C Star “Want~ Ad” l The Thrill That Comes Once in a Lifetime. Branch Offices NORTHWEST. 14t ‘and Buchanan ‘A Son of the Sahara A Modern Story of the Desert (Copyright. 1822, by the Macaulay Co. ! HELLO, SANTY Tith and Clifton, ¥ 11t und Harva 3 & The Hurvara Pharmacy. 14th and Colnmbin roud. Evans' Drug Store. Trouunzh's Phormac ‘v Brauch Pharmacy Sewrnie By Louise Gerard semosssssszsezsncaesa The miry depths are more in my line.” | he replied. Critically she surveyed him. 134 18t Jotn M 102 California ave. . (time_clerkls desk] What do 1 look like—to you?" proud, very passionate. ve ! strong” and ax'if you could be cruei.” k Creen Clureh rd., Roc he said. smiling slightiy 1z proud is all right, so long mukes you too proud To do mean “And what and M. Walter J. about the don't kuow anvthing about it.” don’t like men unless they are.” “And the cr e sometimes oo cruel who otherwise mizht not a3l 4nd I sy to findiog excuses tor him an't judge NORTHEAST. s Pansy's| s gone tu form hills and air | 1 stuck to *The friends tried v various old scars She pointe { “Brookland. “Now you shall s * SOUTHEAST. 1K 10 @ green § t, ragged; touch of her spurless hecl he gaunt beast fiying along the dusty, leserted road, in loping gal.op re rapid, erged at his heel » persistently dazzling \ keep up wi CRGeRt BT L d Wanted Miscelinneous | end of a half a mile she had be Siness Opportn ‘OF WASHINGTON., I at the end « two he was there ju the road w littie| THIS TH MORTH POLE ? | WANT To SPEAK T SANTY CLAUS . YES . ! 1 JUST WANT ToTELL u ABOUT HERBERT, HE'S BEEN A ;’;‘%u-w FAIR BOY TH' PAST FEW WEEKS. HE'S HELPED HIS MOTHER A LOT AND - WELL, HE'S DISOBE (ED ME OrCE OR TwWiICE BuT ! THINK YOU OUGHT o OVERLOOK. THAT, .You‘l.s. MAKE us A (1T THEN ? FINE ! WE L4 Y Look. For You. G BYE! DECEMBER —By WEBSTER. 23, 1922 HELP AND SITUATIONS. WANTED—MISCELLANEOUS. Continued. FOR SALE—MISCELLANEOUS. 03 | nd miseellaneous articles bougit, | { | Furnfture = Prompt. attenti Best prices paid Housebold Co., 7 | WE BUY household furniure Money advunced on storage S FURNITUR. D st nw Gold, Silver, Watches, Diamonds #nd cld Jeweiry needed in our mevufacturiag | ¥l vashh value paid. ___ SELINGER'S, 820 F_st._cor. 9 {7 Diamonds, Old Gold, Silver BOUGHT, FOR CASH. LODIR_ARRAHAMS. 815 G ST. _PERSONAL _ fHEATER SALE MACHING and T CANTOFF) 0d appiicd to phys men's and Tndic o1 clothing are the biggest Phone Main 3 5 PLECTRATIERAPY. SII{EéS pPPOI}TUNITIES: i [ PARTY WITH $1000 10 tuke ATESSEN 01 MACHINES, et away fromw ngs around their | th curious « [STAR OFFICE OPEN HOARDING § Islands to touch There wis | sider what you migh Loosening the | f soft throats, she | the dust. They | 5 the Wiy TH ORDER :s requircd vertisements from transient acvertisers WANTED—HELP. spend to mitlions “Don’t thrust that down my life from your po plice, With a spreadin E f on a bank at thela t of the road and lald the three | Where orange and fis trecs wreathed with red roses th v ormd | W view cf the Jing. with a gentle | & throats, | ¢ was spread o 2 around hLer, | tend to the her presence or flat work de de Laundry, 7130000 o mmer housc. Tossing her ight slinting curle, her elbows o1 iddle of the road. mounted s Kk horse, was the man | the table, cene dreamily, in a fra PERMANENT POSITION MILLINERY TRIMMER. ore she replied. He made | inx the on of her greeted Le ! ton as he turn-d ti: ia hungry gii burnt face and | 1 of coffee, There was i tl [ another of mili. u large ame { of fruir. roil ar ot i ron always try to do yvour best! AND WOMEN quickiy lear ive ey while leu-aing + presest employment ‘ree ciass Ieclurce every ¥ Matteon. €18 | grp NTED—MISCELLAN. he ol | orientals—bl. sin_or the love’ he helped her lied in 2 cIf to a cup sugur in it rders: slafy PIC—W HI USEWORKEE, wi rent hom. s a lot mo TION WRITER wa ) love is a woman's normal | he said in a forcible dog- s sht services nicht and Pansy smiled. lways thought vou had come out now I'm sure of it.! antiquated ideas about wome mustn‘t_wear Knickers. [ always be vearning after somo mere had gasped her meanins. | DOMESTIC $1 Per Hour. FRANCIS MARION HOTEL, 14-Story Job, Charleston, S. C. The J. W. COWPER CO.. Inc. she finished, wrinkling a dainful nose. uo_ housework, stay es required; wanted on little face, perfect, Zenerous mouth, t disinterested that would love swiftly and degply. aleo maid: anst have reference = 15t und Col. roud). | mectcar.’ M 7 aworker, woman want W st n.w tKER. neat Apply at Jo BOOKKH! HOUSEWORKER—Settled color walking on. tive cdge Lo g o work TOUSEWORKER girl: stay FIRS -CIFASS: must be quick s {and very accurate, good penman | and expert on Burre i bookkeeping machine. Apply by letter only. ate age, experience, present ition and references. FEDERAL. GENERAL | Young man would be all right ughs clectric MPLOYMEN HELP—YAT, BUSIESS positio T Emplogment Exchange, operated T AGENCIES. | A for the benefit rog. fee, 250, consldering And she wondered, 1o she was sitting there d AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK. cquaintance. th st ITUATIONS. |Gel fmiy 0 {to the fact that her identity w t large New York ‘Intelligent man Y iton and vieinlty. knowing her millions . f/fperation in Avas temptation R AcCaraTAN nd loss xtatement aad balan me Iress Rox 344 id mischievously attract me. T like view: . and_prepare i | ro expensive tastes. lesires {flowers and sunsets. and_ energetic wl WANTED—SITT ' TI FEVALE— NN of typing and s etives. Address § PRACTICAL NU PELERHONE ¢ Addrins B 12 FRIM 2 1. Star o SEMALE. pastel wora. _Ad HOTSEWOL E st s. K hest M som> mak | WANT 1 ' Pl The following busi MOV At die ic. ed: gaod ry to be made to The ARCHITE MAKD Kelton, So . nn, Dyneto, Basco, Atwate 39 F. a7 1716 14111 MILLER UL Phones N. 15 cnfative Dixie Simms { ;| | e a8 reference and come | ATTOMOB | PACKARDS OUR P st nw first_eonsid 606 N,y 3. rofec- | ABLUNG, A, P, SASSEL n.w & 23 ) REPAIRING, RADIATOR RE] rences required. 1351 GARAGE “Authorized D FEMALE. School for S 1419 four waitresses, six Phone M. 4798, = | valef, ~ OTIS CLEMMOXNS, 025 264-J. | T CARPENTERS AN jGEO. F. SIRLEY. 501 7TH ST. our hooks. make New work \ returns: das £ HAVE YOUR CARP¥ additlonal work. by ALBERT KAHL Isiand ave. Main | earpel cleaners, {2036, _Estimates cleerfully give R & CO.. and sago pudding. chocolates and—my things that don’t mendous income.” There was a brief silence In a calculating manner Le Breto She was a new type t a girl who could g with mischief, and, as she} + excellent_oppottun phy and (p: tive husiness. Who knows f: Adiress | Gaver ol YOUNG WOMEN. Telephone Operating cxperienced. liest ref- ELE could be—by I and draftsman, wide biild- | er work Ming corporation, capitalist or rea. esta: PERMANENT WORK. y to Learn Good Salary. Frequent Increases. Oppoertunities for Advancement. The air was heavy with the scent of | In the distance a guitar wus rob of melody, faint and at fed the craving in lhe} TOR and_credits, = seductive, th man’s heart. Pansy glanced at him. “How quiet you are all at: once. What are you thinking about?” “Ways and means,” he replied, smil- ing slightly. ‘liable colored man. , Write Wm. EWORK or_chauffenr, stendy white man. Address Box 48-H. »:l:"?unllnhll'rmx CHATR CANING CHATR, CANING = : alled for I R ARMSTRON ing o _do of P 1233 10th now. N office, 23% | === — - L | DRAPERL {ete._ Upholstery Supply., 23° [ WE SPECIALL to conneet with a!given. G. L. DAVIS. 1655 19th tar_office.. 4% | pldg., wirlng and repairing nea o houve wiring a Ensy termn f_desire | SPEC ELECT See: i, by ; FURNITURI REPAIRING, RE| i LEISMANN. “I thought only hard-up people YT TR T o were troubled in that way.” 2 WYER, member Virginia and D. ( “The trouble with me now is that We are confident that you will find interest in an interview Address_Box .66-H. Stai I want something which 1 fear can't be bought with money.” “What an unpleasant position for a millionaire to be in. you ‘realize your limitations,’ as an old governess of mine used to say. d for a moment, with our Application Supervisor. ROOM 1, 722 12th ST. N.W. THE CHESAPEAKE AND Still, it makes NG MAN. w ants ect for ith established ‘law firm. | JULIUS LANSBURGIH, 1756 M R e uos 0BT 7 ll‘ :tfl.l‘l: = 28 !urlu. cretounes, mohairs. window shades, u] == — | Bolutery. fumnitare Tdow screent i rmjture £ ma 29 ye: b H K Aapens ok SvAL B i DUPLICATE KEY. Hox a | gado whilo you w NERL & CLARY s e e i i ew York ave Pasement. F. 3005 Wil Joln @ farmer who specializes NEwAY CEk AV s IE a0 § Pect e | MIETAL WEATHE! vegetables, fruits, A"z‘l:“ll CALL MAIN. 1540 th an air of subtle mock- POTOMAC TELEPHONE COMPANY. FHOUSEKEEPER by a woman of | WEATHER STRIP AGEN refinement. Addrees anly 4225 Sfh st mw. 217 omm 10, { For Metal Weather Stripping. -— |or_munthly payments. % 7 : S /4:’7 /THE OFFICAL O.K. WANTED—MISCELLANEOUS. Continued. KAHN OPT 1 T odd pieces. | FURNITEORE AND 11 “or sour piancs asd S for ladics’ and men's phine D Steia, FINED LADY will stay with HALN SN s e £r nw —All kinds of Send for Lows Notes, BIEED 814 E St. N.W. any furpitire or other goods te cbtain best reaults. RECOMMENDED SERVICE ded to The Star Any complaint found nec prompt attention, | hus concerns have been rec and guaranteed satisfaction to Star readers. ar will receiy CYCLES AND AND ENGINEERS, il FSTIMATES I HILIVS DESK SSES AND PILLOWR reasouabie prices. Prompt ‘deliveries and I WATER SYSTE a = BEDDING €O SANOPHON 1123 7th st nw. MIRRORS RESILV NITION, ETC. 2 AUTOMOBILE ELEC- offfetal sorvice, Delro, Klaxon, R | b THEM To ¢ Factory all-platinwm uc-white diamonds. Must be sold at once i platinum ROOMS PAPERE INTERIOR AND and {7-100 and is a perfect cnt gem ; mount: i of the latest desig blue-white METROPOLITAN DECORATING Frauilin 500 remove plugs and wires; frozen eylinders. cs ings, steel and aluminim welded properiy: work guaranteed. M. M. COLEMAN, 207 12th diamonds Cost origina Must be sold 4t once toi and sappl six BATHE AND MASSAG tiers, housemes. Ful-! SCIENTIFIO RUBBING. BATH AND MAS:| * _ |wageat patient's home: tuvalide’ attendant, T PHONOGRATH BEPAT CATTAN PIANGE A all-platinum mond bracelet, set witl 40 rge bluc-white diamonds and s pphires. be sold at once to cashizo et 1 N {ment. Frank '£702 cr Main 4022, atter PIANOS AND PLAYEI ! Refinished nid rebuili Md. ave. s.w. 0N PIANO €O, PORCH ROCKERS, AND HEATING . Upholstering. 1 delivered. Lady's Tiffany diamend ring, a perfect cut gem: weighs ! carat and 20-100 ...... Lady’s Tiffan boiler in your. : | BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME, DRAPERIES, CRE- Toto T st se | tonnes. velours. burlaps and_su Jiamond ring, veighs very close to 1 carat; set n the very latest des TRIC WORK. IN HOUSE WIRING. POW. ropaies of all kinds; yn white FHAVE IT DONE &, Heating and Tinninz. 8207 1ith nw 5 e gold mounting. Must be sold at right pinwi ;O WORCH, ¥ 110G SN W PARTY leaving town will sac » Victor machine and 5 done: old- cialty. Estimates d._Phone M. 5934. ALISTS IN FINISHED HOUSE W fug. lzhting fixtures. elect. appliance 3 HOP., 517 10th n. 'RNITURE REPAIRING. PRINTING, INTING SERVICE -WRITING, ition and presswork: bigh work. COLUMBIAN PRINT- COMPLETE I’ s handsome engagement ring, we ING & SLIP COVERS, AND THE MAKING OF 5 the heiler was. s solid platinum dinner ring, set with 13 large blue-white amonds and sapphires: cost originally $230. 6616-W. I - . . Phone Columbia TRINK RF phone MINT: Will sacriice Open evenings achines clraned. . FURNITURE RE! DWITH ALL’ DIAMONDS FISCH . oI T ST.N.W. ¢ i . A GUARANTI WINDOW AND DOOR SHADES. *\QUE SHAD Eetimates. Cash AMOND METAL S0 Gkt fitied to yonr witdow UNDERWOOLL of opaque shades, | Wit gamples, KLEEBLATT. 11th and 1