Evening Star Newspaper, June 16, 1924, Page 18

By JOHN HUNTER Copyright. 1924, in United States and Canada ¥ North American _Newspaper Alliance. AU rights reserved. Copyright in England. CHAPTER LVIL Wheels of Chance. “Roulette?” asked Mordac, as they walked forward. “It is better than trente-et-quarante. Here we are. We can get in here.” Seats were secured for the women and the men stood up behind them. tilise looked around the long table. From the suave croupier, right round the sweep of chairs, she found everybody interesting and intriguing. | There were old women painted and bedizened, young women painted and | flaunting: women of the half-wo women of the upper strata of society men, well groomed and well spoke: rich men, poor men, honest men and scoundrels. ¥arther up from them was a man With two littla books. To of these he referred every time he stak- | ed. In the other he jotted down some- thing every time the wheel stopped Epinning. one leaned over Elise’s chair > man up there? He fellows who have sat in a little room in_Paris or Vienna or London or New York and worked out a_wonderful system by which thex will become rich. In the end he wiil evervthing and the con dh, ye You see they a defully rich. Anyhow, if to smash, they would pay el ses. It is advisable fo do so. They want to pa fortunates off out of ft."” Elise began to appreciate gantic nature of this undertaking. Rigk fiv s on number ten, said Brunel, nd then I will explain | the table to you." only five francs? pointed Brunel shrugged his shoulders ¥ilise dropped ten francs on No. 10. It turned up. It was one of those freaks of chance which occur ocea- sionally. She had doubled her stake on a 35-to-1 chance, and it came off raked in 350 francs and was very She was disap- dress for we The man's evening slightest real robber count, with a castle in the| | Kendrick shot was the) — and | ting | lips then, with francs on furtively a gesture, zern The wheel spun, watched the ball frightened ey P it. She had fifteen f Neither zero nor thir The ball clicked looked around the table rested Elise and he started, hurried away through the crowd. Elise half’ got from her scat and then sat down once more as Brunel Jeaned over her. “ls anything wrong he_ask “Only 1 thought 1 saw T knew—a doctor from P'aris, nam Tapierre. But it couldn't h been.' She drew a long breath. “What shall : : b;’w& .vvoh(l' Her brain somehod was thudding and s felt confused. If it was really La- pierre she had seen, then surely the fates had guided her to Monte Carl ¥or now they were all here, all that original circle—Brunel, Mordac, La- pierre. Lolette and herself. 1t nee ed only endrick and the game w:. complete. For an hour they sat at the table, | | and in that hour Elise lost the whole of her 350 francs gain and some 50 francs of her capital besides. Lolette was almost even—perhaps twenty or thirty francs to the bad. Mordac suggested that théy might retire to the atrium for some refresh- ment and rest, and they went out there. They met Kendrick Elise was not surprised. It was as! though he had an appointment with them there. He walked through from the vestibule, saw her, saw them all. | and came straight across Lolette greeted him with the most enthusiasm: Mordac and Brunel evi- dently made up their minds to make the best of things, for they were exceedingly Mordae had told Kendrick of his little villa™ above Beausoleil. “But that is nothing.” he said. * Brunel who is really the most im- | nt landed Proprictor among us.| has become a medieval baron—a | mountains They were immediately interested and demanded further information. Brunel laughingly denied any claim to Mordac continued. . in the Basses Pyrenees, on a crag, with a winding d xoing up to ses behind it It has towers, a_portcullis, ything com- It is called e all amused and all still voung American imme- He wanted every old curious. diately wanted to see it to see every old castle an house in Europ All righ id Brunel, “later we will all run = & and look at it. Tt is a fairly long journey, but a de- lightful one, and 1 will act the baro- nial host The proposal was rec clamation, and, it being arranged that d run Lolette and Elise r. the party broke up . before arrangements nade for the 1 to meet on the morrow. Mordac took Lolette out, and Elise was accompanied by Kendrick. As they went dow; steps Kendrick said quiet = know why I have come. persist in running a Her face was very pale in the light, but her eyes were tender and soft. The hand on his arm trembled slightly. Pl ved with ac- to Paris in his ¢ Why do me. But—I am so glad. 1 tried help it ] ed over hers. were s by Lapierre, the side of the broad walk. e don't 3 came but 1 can Pain Stops Instantly #ere's instant relief from that burn. ing corn! Blue-jay will stop the pain instantly. Then the corn loosens and comes out. Does away with dangerous paring. Get Blue-jay at druggist. i ©BA&ABIN charming and talkative. | © EVENING He saw the expression on Elise's face he saw the love in Kendrick's atti- tude, for his own love made his per- ception for such things quickened and sharp. He turned and blundered away. Tomorrow—The Danger Point. BANDITS WORK BOLDLY, FLEEING WITH SPOILS Joseph Haley, One of Victitms, Suf- fers Skull Fracture in Hold-Up on Pennsylvania Avenue. Suffering from a possible fracture of the skull, Joseph Haley, forty-one, 1435 Q street, was found at 9th and I streets carly yesterday morning and taken to Emergency Hospital. He said he had been attacked by two men while on Pennsylvania avenue | between 2d and 3d streets. beaten and ed ot Walch and avouc 310 said he was stopped by two - was able to comply with the r uest, however, he was attacked, s verely beaten and robbed. His as- sailants left him on the street and Qlveon he wandered about in a dazed condi- tion until found on 2d street. James T. Martin, colored, 2332 Sth street, appeared at the eighth pre- cinct ‘police station early yesterday morning and told a story of having been robbed by two colored men of $14, driven to Chevy Chase Circle and left on the road. George Nichols, 1711 Pennsylvania avenue, was a victim of an armed hold-up man late Saturday night, when he was robbed of §50. He was in his store at 1823 G street, he told the police, when a white man en- tered, displayed a pistol and de- manded his cash. P His Trouble Defined. From the American Legion Weekly 0ld Lady—My good man, were you wounded in_action?" Private Flannerty (arm in sling)— “No, ma'am, T was cleanin’ out the cage of the colonel's canary and the d— bird bit me. STUDEBAKER Just Drive It; That’s All oL Gwwe AONOUNCED Ki25-KO It’s always open season for Clicquot Club Ginger Ale. All round the elock, allround « the year, every time you’re thirsty, order Clicquot Club and give yourself a party. Order by the case from your grocez, * druggist or confectioner The Clicquot Club Company. Millis, Mass., U.S.A. " HUDSON Super-Si - s1§50 ESSEX Six ‘975 Freight and Tax Extra So Why Buy an Open Car? YOU PAY NO MORE FOR ALL CLOSED CAR COMFORTS IN THE COACH Exclusive to Hud'son and Essex LAMBERT-HUDSON MOTORS CO. Franklin 7700. Culpeper Sales & Serviee Co. Salesroom 1100 Conn. Ave. N.W. Washington, D. C. Mount Vernon Sales Co., Alexandria, Va. Ashby Motor Co. Quantico, Va. Rates Dros.. utpeper. Va. Campbell & Beahm, B, T ASSOCIATE DEALER NEUMEYER MOTOR COMPANY Salesroom 1823 14th Street. North 7522. Service Station 211-213 B Strect. Frank. 7690. $2 De Bevoise and Model Corslettes $1.39 Two of the most popoiar makes—Corslettes or gar. jeres of wtriped engths. Fasten is, with four garters’ and elastic Bizes 40 to 48, Goldenberg's—Third Floor. wide gores, IT PAYS TO denl o ' BOTH SIDES OF 7™ AT K ST. “THE DEPENDABLE STORE' - 60c Kotex Napkins 38c Dozen One Dozen Kotex Sanftary Napkins, full size and standard qual- ity. (Limit one dozen). Notion Dept., First Floor. (4 June Demonstration Sale The Store-Wide Bargain Occasion Extraordinary $1.39 Perfect Quality Bleached Sheets They are all perfect quality sheets, Trimmed, Banded and Untrimmed Hats Another demonstration of our greal value-giving oppor- tunities from the Millinery Sec- These are hats that are worth many times more than the price quoted, in fact they are taken stocks. Smart trimmed and banded hats for sports or dress wear, untrimmed those who care to add a bow of ribbon, a wreath of flowers or a fancy feather. newest shapes and most want- ed colors are shown in the lot. tion. and Goldenberg’'s—Second Floor. Ribbons Satin Ribbons, in pink, blue, white, mais, nile. orchid, black, navy, brown and other wanted shades; {4 inches wide. 29c grade at 2. Novelty Ribbons, plain colors and combinations; % to 1 inch wide. 12c and 15c grades at 7'%e. Moire Ribbons, light and dark shades: extra quality: 5 inches wide. 49c grade at Goldenberg's—First Floor. Misses’ and Children’s $1.50 and $2 Low Shoes $1 Misses’ and_Children’ Canvas Low Shdes, stylish ox- and pumps, in several zes in the lot from 87% White Boys' and Little Gents’ Tand and Black Oxfords, discontinued lines. Sizes in the lTot from 10 to 13 2. Former §2.00 to at $1.95. $1.50 grades Men's High Shoes, lace and blucher styles. of tan and dull leathers. es in_the lot from 6 to 9. Former $4.00 to $6.00 grades at $1.95. Goldenberg's—First Floor. from our regular shapes for All the 81x90-inch size for double beds ; made of heavy, even - thread, splendid - wearing quality sheeting cotton. Hand torn and ironed; finished with deep hem — the 189c¢ kind that launders satisfactorily. $1.50 Sheets, $1.09 21x90 Seamless Bleached Sheets, | -bed size; made . close-woven sheet- , $5 Bedspreads, $3.19 Fine Quality White Crochet Spreads, extra large size for dou- ble beds: in handsome raised Marseilles designe 30c Pillowcases, 19¢ Slight seconds. Pillowcases, han jroned; free from starci or dress- ing. Subject to slight imper- fealjons, but have no holes 40c Pillowcases, 27c 45x36 Regulation Size Bleached Pillowcases, heavy, even-thread quality. $4 Bedspreads, $2.49 Full Double-bed Size White Crochet Spreads, with raised Marseilles patterns; good heavy weight. ed orn und $22.50 Seamless Brussels Rugs 9x12-ft. Large Room Size, These Rugs are products of 51465 W. & J. Sloane and Alexander Smith & Sons, hoth noted for their high-grade and dependable fabrics. Beautiful floral, oriental and medallion designs in ex- cellent colorings. their beauty. 9x12-ft. large room $10.95 and $12.95 Cook’s Linolepm Rug_s, $6.45 Perfect Quality Cook’s Make Linoleum Ru lled, bur- lap-back & neat tile and wool rug igns, with borders. Sizes 6x10.6 ft. and 6x12 ft $3.50 Jap Grass Rugs, $2.19 6x9-ft. ] se Grass ¥ carp. tape-hourd Mgreen. blue and Stenciled oriental and medallion designs. Goldenberg’s—Fourth Fleor. Student $9 All ‘made in one piece, with no seams to mar n size. $13.75 Cherokee Fiber Rugs $10.95 £.3x10.6-7t. Hodge's Make Cher- okee Fiber Rugs, in revel woven colorings of green rose, tan. gold and brown ental, medallion and ncat figured centers, with ndso; horder designs. 39¢ Durolin Rugs, 24c 24x36 Felt-base Durolin Rugs, neat figured designs, with artis- tic borders in yarious colors. s’ Suits 75 A good chance for the yvoung man to buy an additional suit at an unheard-of low price. These suits are fashioned of tweeds and cassimeres in an assortment of mixtures and stripes. Three-button, single-breasted mo dels, in sizes 31 to 34 only. Young Men's $3.95 Pants, $2.39 Young Men's Pants, of twee quality: in a good assortment of lots from stock. Goldenberg's—First Floor. Men’s $1 “Norfolk” Athletic Union Suits Economy-wise men will surely want to take advantage of this opportunity to lay in a fresh supply of cool undergar- Norfolk-make garments are cut generously full and will not bind. Fine quality close-woven white gauze cotton. in sizes 34 to 46. All perfect quality. Men’s Underwear, 58¢ Lawrence Mills Balbriggan and White Gauze Cotton Under- short-sleeve shirts, full-length drawers, with reinforced seat and sateen waistband. Seconds of $1.00 grade. ments. wear, S0c Suspenders, 31c Clinton - make Suspenders, of fine quality lisle webbing, light weight ; kid or leather castoff. Goldsnberg’s—First Floor. Natural Willow Newport Chairs Natural Willow Newport Chairs, large and roomy; re- inforced seat. $150 Porch Gates, %8¢ - Porch Gates, 3-it. extension, 172¢ Sleeveless style, 15¢ Neckwear, 3 for 25¢ Tubular Washable Neckwear, plain white and white with col- ored panel stripes; glos and mer- cerized cotton mixtures. ds and cassimere. worsted-filled patterns and colorings. Broken Sizes 28 to 34 waist measure. Bleach- | $1.75 Thes and $2 Sheets, $1.29 sheets are of superio quality, firm and strongly free from starch or d Seamless and full bleached, x99 eoxtra size and ot extr; lengths that housewive find =0 desirable, $2.25 Bolster Throws, $1.39 White Satin Marseilles Bolstor Throws, in heautiful raised de- signs. Double-bed size 16¢ Muslin, 9%c Yd. Yard-wide Bleached Muslin. firm-woven, soft-finish grade that washes well. : 19¢ Indian Head, 11';c 30-inch Unbleached Indian Head, heavy, serviceable grade in_mill lengths 2 o 16 yards, WO 25¢ Sheeting, 14c 36-inch Unbleached Sheeting Cotton, extra heavy close-woven grade. for making pillowcases and sheets. Goldenberg 's—First Floor 39¢ Crib Blankets 19¢ each ece finish, centers, with neat blue or pink. Goldenberg’s—Fourth Floor. pretty borders of 75¢ and §1 Fine Draperies at 50c yard. Yard-wide Fiber Silk (zlos) and Sunfast Madras, two of the most popular drapery fabrics for all vear around use. Full holts from which we will cut the de- sired number of vards. Beautiful plain, fizured all-over and bor- der desizns. in rose, blue, gold, green. brown and mulberry Goldenberg's—Fourth Floor. $1 Yard-Wide Art Linen 50c Yard 36-inch Natural - color Linen, warranted all pure i quality; hea close - woven grade, for scarfs, centers, Goldenberg's—First Floor, 59¢ Wash Satin 38c Yard 36-inch Wash Satin_in ¢ and shadow stripe effects, a sorted light and d for lining purpos gerie. Lining Dept.. K Strest Anrnex ete $1.25, $1.49 and $1.75 First Quality White Enameled Ware High-grade White Enameled Ware, snowy white inside and outside—good, serviceable quality that can be relied upon to give satisfactory service. Lim- ited quantities. The assortment includes the following: 10-qt. trade-size Preserving Kettles. Bqlk e:lado.iu Covered Cooking es. 6-qt. tradesize Covered Cooking Kettles. 10-gt. tradesize Oval Dish Pans. 79c Aluminum Lipped Saucepans, six-quart trade size. 49c Glass Water Pitchers, three-pint size; colonial style. \77¢ 14-qt. trade-size Round Dish Pan-. 3.qt. tradesize Coffee Pots. 5-qt. tradesize Tea Kettles. Water Pails. e Rice Boilers. ize Water Pitchers. ...49¢ 29c. 2-qt. 4-qt. trad 49c Fancy Colored Straw and Willow Waste Paper Baskets...33c? 79c Androck Ovens, toasts, bakes, heats, irons, clothes Goldenberg’s—] Three-Piece Kroehler Davenport Suites, Three-piece Kroehler Davenport Suites, short sofa, holding a real 5-inch box felt mattress, a comfortable double bed when open, a cheerful sofa when closed. Comfortable rocker and chair. Upholstered in blue and taupe velour. A saving of $52.00 if you <an come in tOmMOIrow etc.; all com- e ot S saves time and e 39 Folding Go-Carts, reclining back and adjustable footrest; four rubber-tired wheels; turned wood black enamel handle.™ $10.75 Breakfast Tables $6.98 Unfinished Dropleaf Gate- legs; sand-papered; ready to- wood construction; turned: legs; sand-papered; ready to paint. $3 Chairs, $1.95 Urfinished Bow-back Windsor Type Chairs, turneddegn. B | ¥ | ‘ |