Evening Star Newspaper, April 16, 1923, Page 30

JIL-BETT Stifling Conscience BY LAURA JEAN LIBBEY. Exclusive and First Publication of This Old-Fashioned Love Story. 1823, by McClure Newspaper Syndicate. Copyright, Came Opportunity one day He heard her tinid kuock, But went on with s dosi ntedly sup Bt e Would pick the lock FOREWORD. Let him cast the first stone who does not live in & hou. re- membering, it human. thirty has escaped a hea n’l entanglement of some Kind suid the cor of the hwuse York, started for toor to close the day t ix" he con- tinued—— The senence the key was not turned At that moment a taxi came to a sudden stop betore the door. A slen- der, well built youn jumped out, cleared the pavement in three rushed precipitately into the HOLD 1t no normal man who has reached the age of i as he up for was never finished— mun paces, men behind the counters. t their tasks oi \ding the show wife's pleading that he remain at that she felt 1l at ease, as though something unusual were about ccur. “A woman's whim, an hys- al notion,” he did his best to dlis- miss it at that. Despite his precipitate entrance, the man seemed in no hurry to speak. On the contrary, appeared to be deliber- ating. Was 1t to gain time, knowing the clerks would soon be leaving and they would be left quite alone? At a word from him tliese men would fremain. It was Hale's turn to think jauickly as to whether he should de- |tain them or dismiss the stranger summarily, insisting that he choose another time to transact whatever business It was that had brought him here. Three ed purchasers passed on thelr way out, paus- door. Judging from their they were Intent upon their “automobile, which been close at hand, but Wwas nowhere in sight. Hale noticed that the stranger gave each in turn a rapid glance. Lean- & forward slightiy, he said: Your business, sir. I have an en- gagement. and must ask you to be Tic In this short space of time each lesman had cleared his cases, the ponderous doors of immense safes proclaiming to the ears of the man- r that the precious stock was out {o rm’s way. He wished the cler iot in such a hu: to leave. | * THE EVENING them grasping his arm in a viselike grip. “Basy now, gentlemen!"” laughed the young man, rather cynically. I'm right sorry to spoil a possible sensational write-up for the news apers. I was not reaching for a gun. Never use one. reaching for my wallet, which has to do with my presence here.” It was not until the manager was assured on this point that he gave the order to the three store detec- tives to retire to the door. “I suppose the hour and my haste did look a bit irregular,” laughed the young man. “But to business Opening a long leather bill book, which was not without funds aplenty, he took from a small compartment a magnificent gem, which Hale's prac- ticed eve saw was an orlental Di- geon'’s blood ruby of some six or more carats, the cost of which ounud up Into thousands of dollai handed it to Hale. He realized at a glance that it was the finest stone he had ever seen. Complete as was the stock of this, the greatest of American jewelry houses, they had nothing to compare with it in size or beauty, nor could it be readily matched. Examination proved it to be fawless. “I intend this as a wedding gift, began the young man. “The lady has given you Jewelers an unusual task. he wish u to engrave upon this ruby—upon—this—ruby, u under- stand, the one word ‘Mizpah,' and this so delicately done that it would to discover it w. dy has set her heart on thl looked at the s soon as he Manager Hale stranger agha could recover tonishn he shook head dubious] the man daft to put forward such a scheme, the like of which was never before heard of, or was it barely pos- sible that his object was to test the skill of this, the greatest of all Amer- fcan jewelr. wonderful work was well known the world over? STAR, WASHINGTO That would be the better plan” he suggested. ,, There s no time like “You must think and act on your own judgment in this matter,” cul in the stranger impatiently. Hale took up another line of argu- me “With all due respect to the destre and judgment of the young lady in question, I would say she does not fully realize—" Again the young man interrupted. “Her will is my law. Thats all there is about it.” An manager of this great jowelry establishment for more than twenty years, Hale had learned so much ahout’ the whims of women and the slavery of men in conmection there- with that he was quite willing to ac- |t cede that point—she would not be shaken from her wish regarding a Jewel. He thought of the apt lines: When a woman will, she will, You may depend ‘on’ 4 woman won't. she won't, Bo there's an end on't. “There would be wisdom in con- | sulting over this matter,” persisted Hale. “Our man who is an expert in diamond cutting has gone for the day. His opinion regarding this ruby would be well worth having. A day or more should not be obfected to when you must surely take into con- sideration that it would, If unde: taken at all, require time. Therefor. I usk, why not give us the opy tunit of cighing the chances of 1 lfin ] D. C, MONDAY, APRIL 16 success with the utmont care, sir?” The stranger was obdurate, I lessly so. having been undertaken. in ruining 1t? be quite indestructible. We co; tuke the risk. sir?” decided Hal “I am quite willing to el your responsibility said the young man. satisfy you. best craftsmen to be found.” “We certainly have the b agreed the manager, adding: which is its value’ foney would be no object,” young man. “So 1 assume’” returncd suaded into taking the if it 15 @ possibility. I have not | of him for years. 1t living, he be very old. There you are a he would be too old to be ent with this, the most magnif well as cOstly Tuby thac b i | seen.® “Who is this man? be found?” insisted the other. |” “Daniel Bfnnock. He | character. In early life | out as ad n- ea diver. he COAL INSURANCE Rates Now Reduced Insure yourself against a coal - less Winter by filling your coal bin NOW. expert engraver on fine plvlary in alj Ei ing on precious stone ebrated achievement was engraving the whole of the Lord's prayer on the head of an ordinary pin at the behest of a titled person who wagered a penny that “I have never known of such a feat Are you aware that there would be great risk 1 have known of acci- ut | dents happening to rubles in setting them, though they are supposed to ‘Tomorrow—A Man‘s Heart. STRIKES TO PROTEST ANTI-JEWISH ATTACKS By the Associated Press. . April 16 graphic Agency).—A stri in the matter,” “That should 1 am sure you have the not one of them would be willing to take a chance with a ruby like this, Imost priceless, so great is urged Hale. « 18 only on¢ man in any coun- {try who would be likely to be per- work and stand any chance of accomplishing It last week resulting in the injuring of scores of Jews, has been called in War- saw and other cities throughout T'o- 5 Tuesday protest meetings will Lo In. urge punishment of those responsi- Where is he to [y — TR R e Keep Looking Young flla Easy—If You Know Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets The secret of keeping young is to watch your liver and bowels. 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