Evening Star Newspaper, September 2, 1924, Page 24

‘HE OWL’S HOUSE A Thrilling Adventure Story 3 By Crosbie Garstin Copyright, 1924. by Frederick A. Stekes Ce. (Continued from Yesterday's St “You—you didn’'t you hea what I said?" She neither stirred THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER suddenly to the valley rim and drop- ped downhill into a different climate, a serene, warm place of trees, with nothing to break the peace but the gentle chatter of the stream. When the wind set roundabouts of south it was not so quiet. The cove men had a saw— When the riser calls the sea, Fishing there will be: When the sea calls the river, ‘Ware foul weather. 3 Bosula stood at the apex of the on the north and the stream inclos- ing the whole on three sides, so that the place was serenaded with eternal music, the song of running water, tinkling among bowlders, purling over shallows, splashing over falls. Penhale, the tinner, puilt a tw storied house of four rooms, but hi successor had seven children, and an Elizabethan, attuning himself to a prolific age, thirteen. The first of these added a couple of rooms, thz chimney pots, but the Elizabethan ‘was responsible for the doorway. He pulled a half-drowned sailor out of the cove one dawn, brought him home, fed and clothed him. The castaway, a foreigner of some Sort, being unable to express gratitude in words, picked up a hammer and stonechisel and decorated his res- cuer's doorway—until then three plain slabs of granite. He carved the date on the lintel and a pattern 2 2, 1924. culcated in them the habit of stoop- ing instinctively on stepping through any door. A Dean of Gwithian used to swear that the Penhale family entered his spacious church bent double. (Continued in Tomorrow's Star.) ey HUNTING SEASON OPEN. ADVERTISKMENT. | ADVERTISEME! stipation. krumbled, restored his health. read his letter. Three years of suffering with con- What happiness was his when Kellogg’s Bran, cooked and But Used Kellogg’s Bran 2 months— constipation gone after suffering 3 years measures—with brans which arel only part bran. It takes ALL bran to be 100 per cent effective. Because Kellogg's Bran is ALL bran it sweeps, cleans and purifies second four. Since building forwards encroached on the yard and bullding backwards would bring them Into the stream, they, perforce, extended sideways and westwards. In John Penhale’s time the house was five rooms long and one thick, with the front door stranded at the east end &nd the thatch coming down so low the upper windows had the appear- fance of old men's eyes peering out under arched and shaggy brows. There was little distinctive about the house save the chimneys, which were inordinately high, and the door- way, which was carved. Penhale the intestine. It acts naturally- just as nature acts. It stimulates the intestine and makes it function regularly. It is guaranteed to bring results, or your grocer will refund your money. Kellogg's of interwoven. snakes on the up- rights, culminating in two comic little heads, one on either side of the door, intended by the artist as por- traits of his host and hostess, but which they, unflattered, and dou less prompted by the pattern below. had passed down to Dposterity as Adam and Eve. The first Penhale was a squat, burly man and built his habitation to fit himself, but the succeeding zenera- tions ran to height and were in con- | stant danger of braining themsel against the cellings. They could sit e st oAl erect, but never rose without glanc- the tilrst, who knew something of | ing aloft, und when they stood up - g and had ideas about|their heéadx well-nigh disappeared raught, had set the s d in | among the deep beams. This had in angle, guarded on all sides, but when the wind set southerly and strong the boom of the breakers on the Twelve Apostles reef came echoing up the valley in deep. tremendous organ peals. So clear did they sound that one would imagine the sea had broken inland and that inundation was fmminent The founder tin-streamer noting that their claws able dirt in Implements o “Dear Sirs: . . . this is what I think of your krumbled bran. I would not be without it for anything in the world .. for three years 1 used all kinds of medicines for con 5 and only got temporary reliel udvised by a doctor to use Bran, and sioce I hegan using It I don’t have to take pills or anything else. T have uséd it two months. and my constipation has left me. T feel better now than I have for three years." nor spoke. John halted. He felt his fury going from him like wind from a pricked bladder. In a second he would be no longer master of himself. In the glow of morning shc was handsomer than ever; she was young. not more than twenty, there was a blue gloss on the black curls. the brass ea rings glinted among them; her skin had a golden sunburnt tint and her eves smoldercd with curious lights. “What do you want?” John stam mered. suddenly husk The girl smiled up at him. & slow, full-lipped smile. “You won me . westward so I came.” she said his own John's heart leaped with old pagan |ass m pride. To the victor the spoils!—aye, [and pitched camp in the elbow on verily! He caught the &irl by the |the fourth day Penha the First, shoulders and whirled her 'round xo |soil-stained and unkempt, approached that his own face came full to the [the lord of the manor and proposed sunrise. washing the stream on tribute. Hel “Do you see th Leld out no hopes, but was willing well, look well!” to give it a try. being out of work. | The girl stared at him steadily. |The lord of the manor knew nothing without & tremor. without the flick of [of tin or tinners, regarded the tat- an eyelid, and then, bending, rubbed | terdemalion with casual contempt her forehead, cat-like. against his|and let him draw ap almost what shoulder. S terms he liked. In fifteen vears Pen- “Marry.” she purred. “I've scen |hgle had taken a small fortune out worse than that where 1 came from.” | of the valley, bought surrounding ¥or answer John caught her up in{jand and built Fouke o the Eite | his arms and marched, shouting With | of his original camp. From thence rough laughter. into the house, the | oy the Penhales were farmers, and | tumbler girl clasped tight to hisleich in his turn added something. a breast. her arms about his neck field, a bit of moorland, a room to To the vietor the spoils the hous T When Penhale ion the cstate held arable land, to say stretches of adjoining Dawn was lifting her golden head over the long arm of the Lizard. A chain of’ little pink clouds floated above her like adoring cherubs. Morning mists drifted up from the switch-backed hills to the north, white as steam. Over St. Gwithian tower the moon hung, haggard and deathly pale, an old siren giving place to a rosy debutante. In the bushes birds twittered and cheeped. tuning their voices against the day John Penhale waited. bent double. the heavy stone ready in his hands ‘The footpad was a long time coming. John wondered if he had taken the wreng turning—but that was im- probable: the mare's tracks were plain. Some one might have come out of the cottage and forced the fel low into hiding—or he might have scnsed the ambush. John was just straightening his back to peer over the furze when he heard the soft thud of bare feet on the road, heard them hesitate and then turn toward him. following the hoof prints. He held his breath, judged the time and dis- tance and sprang up. the stonc poised in both hands above his head. He lowered it slowly and let it drop in the mud. It was the girl! She looked at the stone. then at John and her mouth twitched with the flicker of a smile. John felt fool- ish and, conscquently, angry. He stepped out of the busl “Why are you follow demanded. She looked down at her bare feet. then up at him out of the corners of her deep dark eyes, but made no answer. John_gra: shook her. Virginians Can Shoot Sora, Doves and Squirrels. Special Dispatch to The Star. RICHMOND, Va., September Hunters are now permitted to gun for sora. doves and squirrels, the eeason opening yesterday. The marshes are filled with sora, which have fattened as the result of rains bringing out the tender and the warm weather which pened the seeds on which they feed. The law allows a bag of not exceeding b0 in one day. Doves can be bagzed to the number of 25 a day, and < no limit to the pumber of squir- Bran has a delicious nutlike flavor. Quite different from ordinary, unpalatable br You will like it as a cereal, sprinkled on other cereals, cooked with hot (Pie stigiadliof this lettecision Sie cereals. or in the recipes given on at the Kellogg Company, Battle every package. Oreek, Mich.) t two tablespoonfuls of Kel- Kellogg's Bran brings results be- | logg’s Bran every day—in chrouic cause it is ALL bran. You can't|cases, with every meal. Made in | fight constipation with halfway | Battle Creck. Sold by all grocers of the family was a from Crowan, . who the old me had got into every inch of ps the parish, loaded a4 donkey and wen looking for a stream of In due course he and his andered down Keigwin ley * he cried. “Look Flannel Continues Decidedly Popular For that simple, straight, tailored frock that the smart woman Rerie a e e e wears for street or sports The buildin, form re, with ! Y in its newest $3.50 yard I Autumn colorings i And so easy to make, too, in this day of utmost simplicity is this flannel frock which proves as chic as it is practical. The flannel is a very excellent quality, and there are many new shades from which to choose— Nickel, Nutria, Mignonette, Pe-tung, Tapestry Pineapple, Monterey, Kiang-si, Sulphur and Black 54-inch Wool Jersey, $2.25 yard Mothers find wool jersey quite the most practical of fabrics for little frocks and suits that must be worn to school. New Autumn colorings are ready now for selec- tion; the variety offers most interesting choice. Wool Dress Goods, Second floor. John CHAPTER 11 “The Owls' House'—lav in the Keigwin Valley, about six ped her by an arm and [ miles southwest of Penzanc The ‘an't you speak? Why |valley drained the peninsula’s bare are you following me?” backbone of tors, ran almost due he did not reply, but winced |south until within a mile and a half slightly, and John saw that he was|of the sea, formed a sharp angle. wripping one of the cruel bruises.|ran straight again and met the Eng He released hef, instantly contrite. lish Channel at Monks Cove. A “I did not mean to do that,” he said. | stream threaded its entire length. it “Then, hardening again: “But. look, isource a holy well on Bartinny you, I'll have no more of this T'll { Downs (the water of which, taken have none of your kind ‘round here, fat the first of the moon, was re- burning ric It T catch you near |juted a cure for chest complaints). | my farm Il hand you over to the |Towards the river's source the valley | law for . for what you arc |was a shallow swamp. a wide bed | and you'll be whipped. Do vou hear |of tussocks, flags. willow and thorn. | the haunt of snipe and woodcock in season. but 3 it neared Bosula it grew narrower and decper until it emptied into the sca, pinched to 4| sharp gorge between precipitous | . | 1210 G Street cliffs. Tt was a surrising valle oa | came from the west over the storm- | swept, treeless tableland that drives into the Atlantic like a wedge and is beatcn upon by three seas. came with clamorous salt gales buffeting you this way and that, pelting vou With black showers of rain. came took posses- 300 acres of nothing of Bosula bog and Various Standard Makes Grand—Upright—Players e girl remained silent. leaning up against the bank pouting. looking up at John under her long lashes. She was handsome in a sulky, out- landish way. he admitted. She had a short mose. high check bones and very dark cves with odd lights in them; her bare head wi covered with sp black curls and she wore big brass ecarring: a little guitar was tucked under one arm. The tattercd cloak was drawn tight about her. showing the thin but graceful lines of her figure—a handsome trollop. “If you won't speak you won't but. remember, I have warne you said John, but with less hcat, as hc untied his horse and mounted. As he turned the corner he glanced fu tively back and met the girl's ¢ Tull. He put spurs to the mare, flushing hotly. A guarter of an hour later he reined up in his yard. He had been away rather less than twenty-four hours, but it seemed like as many days. It | was good to be home. A twist of blue smoke at a chimney told him Martha was stirring and he would get breakfast soon. He heard the blat- ter of calves in their shed and the deep, answering moo of cows from the byre, the splash and babble of the stream. In the elms the rooks had already begun to quarrel—f: miliar voices. He found Bohenna in the stable wisping a horse and singing his one song, “1 seen a ram at Hereford fair.” turned the mare over to him and sought the yard again. Tt was good to be home and vet, and yet . things moved briskly outside, one found adventures out in the world, adventures that set the blood racing. He was boyishly pleased with his tussle with the vaga- bond, had tricked him rather neatly, he thought; he must tell Bohenna about that. Then the girl. She had not winced at the sight of his face, not a quivver. had smiled at him even. He wondered if she were still standing in the cow track, the blue cloak drawn about her, squelching mud through her barc toes—or was F <he ranging the fields after more tur- nips—turnip: he wa no bett than an animal—Dbut a handsome an mal for all that, if somewhat thin. | Oh, well, she_had zone now; he had scared her off. would never sie her| again. He turned to walk into the house and saw the girl again. She was leaning against the gate post. looking up at him under her lashes:. He stood stockstill for a moment, amazec as at a vision, and then flung at her: Factory Prices The Smart Small Hat with its high square crown $10 $12.50 $15 No head need be uneasy that wears this crown, for it is absolutely at the top of the mode, whether it be of felt. velour or velvet, and it is being worn for every daytime occasion now. New Blouses for Many Occasions $575 It's always interesting to select a new blouse, but especially so just at the beginning of the secason—and at a lower price as well. This group was specially purchased for this selling. and offers very attractive selections in— i in a specially purchased group The hats sketched are three typical versions—a beige felt with chic rolls of grosgrain ribbon in a contrasting shade, $12.50—a black cut felt with just a suggestion of white in its banding, $10—a green felt, with a little fcather duster that adds just the right touch, $15. Millipery Section, Third fleor. New Tunic Blouses, of printed ~ilk. in two-tone color- ings. New Beaded Blouses, one of which we sketch, in the new rust shade. beaded in steel. New Overblouses, in rust. gobelin blue. praline, navy and black; beaded or braided. : Third foor A Distinctive Black Pump In Suede, Patent Leather or Satin $13.50 & Meceting the demand ior simplicity even in_foot- wear, this pump achieves distinction for_its careful attention to simple lincs, carried out in_beautiful workmanship. Cut low on the sides. and fastened with a single. narrow strap. Women —manufactured on the premises to yvour order at these unheard-of low prices. These $l3950 U same suites bought elsewhere will sell from p #2530 up. Prices, of course, arec one of the big items in this sale, but when you consider the material and style you can select from you will be surc to place your order carly. Blouse Section, New Sweaters for Every Sport Bobby Coats, Vanity Coats, Slip-Overs, Golf Models $5.75 to $12.75 1. the season of sports. demands a sweater for ecach one. il and in this collection one finds just the right tyvpes for smart- ness, as well as comfort. We sketch one of the best liked—the Cricket. slip-over sweater of soft wool, with bands of a contrasting color for trimming, $5.75." Others answer as sports coats for lookers-on: an especially smart model is the Bobby, with its big collar—white with blue or fern. Brushed wool sweaters have plain backs and plaid or striped fronts, others contrasting borders: and, all in collection from which to choose. Sweater Section, Third floor. The Smartest of Fall Skirts Choose the Soft Kasha-finish Fabrics 7 $10 $15 to $19.50 And in addition there is flannelucashmere, cheviot and covert charmeen, all having featuies of gr ness, as well as practicability. FREE With each order placed for overstuffed furniture, es we will give free one beautiful Bridge Lamp with polychrome base and genuine silk shade, and with each repair nrrller over $25.00 we will give one Table Torchier. For one week only. upholstered and re-covered during this week at Complete line of tapestrics and velours 1o scleet Furniture ractically cost. D) S Shoe Section, Third floor irom ERNEST HOLOBER COMPANY 610 F St. NW. M. 2329 Rockingham Teapots from England, $1 Three delightful new shapes in these popular English teapots—all in dark brown with dainty gold bands and gar- lands in delicate colorings for decora- tions. After all, therc's nothing like an English teapot—you'll want one of these at SL Pottery Section, Fifth foor. all, ifs a very attractive Sparkling Stemware Specially Priced, $3.50 doz. Another interesting v c for tomorrow, and the simple, thin- blown glass without design is especially desirable, because it may be used with any table service. Water Goblets High Sherbets Low Sherbets as illustrated Glassware Section, Fifth floor. smart- We sketch an entirely distinctive new skirt of a tan kasha-finish cloth; its interesting border design in brown with tinges of vivid red; used as pancl for front and back: sides are pleated—$17.50. The circular note is new—seen in models with deep warp—tans, browns, grays and the Autumn rust colorings—sometimes shadow-striped, in jacquard or varied other designs. Skigt Section, Third floor. “Icould hardly believe the new PIERCE ARROW »—— Series 8O — is $2895 ... Most people who have seen the new Pierce-Arrow Series 80 and did not know its price can hardly believe that a car of such out- standing quality is priced so moderately. Wouldn’t you like to see this new Pierce-Arrow that is being so widely talked about? Come to our showrooms. Trico-weave Petticoats Specially Priced, $2.95 And, the model is a straight, slim little petticoat, just the sort to wear under straight, slim frocks and skirts. Small tucks are its only trimming— This Sale of Cowhide Suit Cases Remarkably $ LTS Low Priced I O 8 e —offers the fellow who's going away to school this Fall the opportunity to buy a and one may choose from these colors: - fgcrmim-; cowhide suit case—one that will stand for a lot of hard wear—at a price beige, tan, meadow - green ar lower than usual. They were a special purchase, mostly the popular tans. but ¥ there few y in th L k, cerise, navy, black. i are a few af the mahogany shade and black in the lot 24 and 26 inch sizes, with straps all around, sewed-on loops and corners, good lock and catches—with shirt fold and inside straps Petticoat Section, Third floor. This week, Thursday is Remnant Day. Beginning next week, and regularly thereafter, Friday will be Remnant Day. The store will be closed Saturday, September 6, the last Saturday closing of the season. The quantity is limited, so youll want to make your selection early Traveling Goods Section, First floor. Financing arrangements are offered by the Pierce- Arrow Finance Corperation, a banking institution FOSS-HUGHES COMPANY 1141 Connecticut Avenue N.W., Washington, D. C. Telephone Frank. 4541 Baltimore, Md., 1313-1315 Cathedral Street