Evening Star Newspaper, September 20, 1926, Page 31

Mysterlous Sweetheart BY ELLA WISTER HAINE.S ring when it iy jound re leaving the traiv fe eve oD et ad, ot seen W u v before 1 o il hetw e the m; < potnt dly revived and gives his name ins € rthor inv that Walter's col Cynthia Reynolds 1n disguise. CHAPTER XV. George Burns. A pause followed Frank" that M Reynolds must have been on the train from which the young men had =0 recently T Paul the web was g more entangled, the open spaces clos ing i ) now he began to feel in desperate need of sleep, realizing that only rest would restore his mind to normal | functioning. He nceded to think clearly, and while there not a second to be lost, it was neces- sary to vield to physical fatigue in order 1o gnin time in the end. The California sun was rising in a great ball of red when the two young men zave up the strugsle and went to bed, and the great clock in the tower opposite their window w booming 10 when they roused them selves once more, facing a new day of investigation. Il talk to Burns,” I “then we'll call Santa Barba Burns was in his_offi a few words from Frank stated that he would come immediately to the club, arriving before Frank and P had finished their hasty Dbreakf: fle heard the story with tention, examining the man Paul's possession with the interest keenest - right about this ring,” he It is an important clue, prob. ably our only one. There is not the stightest doubt in my mind but that Walter is using this girl to bring a blackmail suit against the estate Eveivthing points to it. Al th telegiams came through him. He assembling the heirs in preparation e explosion of his bomb.” Burns,” Paul addressed the competent older man, his father’s life- long friend. “the time has come when I must be told the whole story of the Reynolds family don't know why father y ing me in the d any longer. Please tell me thing.” You right, my boy, can’t spare the time for a lo excecdingly painful story. e must find Mrs. Reynolds first, the Salvation Army Jasses next. mHmH to be lost! hen tell me every- one thing,” Paul statement | was | There is not a| persisted, pulling on his overcoat. “I'll where, everywhere, but I must be sure of this: You are as eager find my little South American girl as Iam. Why “Becau Walter h: call Santa Barbara, Gaines’ office and see what tunravel. After that query Walter's officc and his house to learn W they know of his whereahouts. Meet us at police headquarters in an hour. We'll make inquiries of the institutions which may have sheltered those ationists. Now, then, on ou way!” e Where shall we go first?’ Paul Reynolds asked as their taxi, urged to lose n . dashed through the crowded streets, swinging the two men about with such violence that nnected conversation was impo To the hospital. The brigad a friend of mine and will telephone the other places for us. Funny how the girl got away from those Salva- tionis “They proved most incompetent and aloof throughout the affair. ne that the girl was a good he may be the tool that fastened upon. Frank, then get down to you can That would be natural, under the circumstances, T am in hopes that n something from them, however. Here we are. The brigadier was in her office and received Mr. Burns most cordially, ex- tending a friendly hand to Paul, ving: I knew your sood man. ry briefly Mr. The brigadiér father. He was a Burns related his listened atten- Salvation A his conclusi departments locate Adjt. Joseph. T will be ‘and _shall ‘he able Gabrielle and Adjt. glad to inquire by s and Paul waited, listen 3 gentle voice called o institution after another, glances of dismay as e one reported that no such travele had arrived or had been expected. At the end of 20 minutes the brigadier hung up the telephone and addressed her visitors. are not now in Los “They must have Would it calst you if T wer by long distance in Santa Barbara and other points?” “It would indeed.” Mr. Burns re- “May we ask you if you can make the ons which will help us to locate the convent in rgentine from which this young girl came?”” I am afraid that we cannot help you there,” the brigadier replied; “the Argentine is a large country. We have institutions there, and through | them we will make inquiries. Per vou had better continue with pur search and return here later. 1 Wwill make every effort to assist yvou, and 1 trust that you may be success. | She held out her hand in dis i Paul, kll‘)>~ of the h - lephone and call Reynolds will he and 1 the outer The call went through quickly, and s time Uchita reported that madam s at home. 3ut she - tived, say rest: no-disturb " he added, “sic | 3urns’ voice ad- | “I'm sorry,” Mr. mitted of no refus “you will have | THE EVENING to awaken her, Tell her that Mr.| Burns must speak to her on a matter i of the utmost importance. A pause, which to Paul, I near, was interminable, then began to speak. “Cynthia? This is have you been?” Paul could hot hear her reply, but it was a ‘long one. Then Burns voice spoke again. “I1 see. 1 wish that you had Tet me know you were leaving home. Several important things have occur- ved. Paul arrived late last night in answer to a wire from you. Was that correct?” Paul caught his breath, went' on. You did_wire him? From Santa T see. Did you wire our Cynthia? No? Well—I just wondered- 0, that’s all right. One thing more—have you heard anything f No? Well, I thought ve. Paul? Yes, Paul's oing to_see you, but probably not today. Several things to look after here. o to have disturbed you. T'll explain when I see you. Thank youl Burns turned to Paul as the telephone clicked. “Well,” he aid, at Carmel, visiting, you received in N hei 0 that's that. Then,” id Paul, “the wires re- ceived at your office were sent by Walter, using her name? Why?" “I don't know. Suppose we drop in at the bank and place that ring in the vault; it may be an unhealthy thing to have in your possession. We'll be on the safe side.” Again Paul tried to question him about the family skeleton, and again Mr. Burns cut him off. “You'll know soon enough, my boy.” he said. ‘Carr understands better than I do. Wait and let hlm explain— I'd feel more comfortable.” “I can't force you, Mr. Burnfl ' Paul did not attempt to hide his disa ment, “but’try to put yourself v place and imagine my state of lnh\(l' Here m enveloped in mystery, meet- ing a beautiful girl, running into Walter, involved in a supposed mur- der, called West for unknown rea- sons—one damned thing after another and no answer! “There is an answer, Pi . Your father left several million do.lars and Walter is going to get as big a slice of it as he can' “But Walter couldn’t 1 would be on that train! vering ! urns George; where as Burns “she’s been down and the message v York was from | have known He couldn’t | have caused that man to have a fit He couldn’t have South Ameri- or whatever he had. brought that little A ~ i Clear your skin Make your face a business asscl Thatislinetrotble may Bemore ehan a source of suffering and embarrass- ment—it may be holding you back in the business world, keeping you out of a better job for which 2 good 2ppear; ance is required. Why “eate a chance” SRR RE LEIN O ErE T e cruptions so easily? Pimplts) blackbends, atubbornirashies quickly yield to its soothing. wuch Ask your druggist. - - “Free Let us send you a free sample, each of Resinol Ointment and Resinel Soap. Write Dept. 53, Resinel, Baltimore, Md. STAR, WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 20,-, 1926. WAYNE B. WHEELER | OUTLINES LAW PLANS Tells New York Congregation He | Will Carry on Finish Fight for Legislation. z D. C. MONDAY. over again, Mr. Reynolds,” he sug- “and Tl have Bergen in to He's a good.man for the | ife arose and openéd an inner door and called, A short, heavily built man of middle age entered and was introduced by the chief. helping ‘Now, then,” the officer went on. are you?! I understand that you want to trace lovedamy |a young girl who disappeared from the Santa l‘e‘“'lllfl last IHE";! Begin ¥ ~|at the beginning and don't leave out Oh, hell, Burns!" Paul cried dis- |3 single detail if you want our help." gustedly. “I'll wait for Uncle John [\ Paul told the story, showing the Carr, I suppose. but it's a low down | telegrams, taking . care to. mention | trick to treat me like a kid at school! every person connected” with it. The I'm as helpless as a man with his | police officials listened with acute at- head and feet tied together, and £as- | fention. e i : “As 1 see it.” Bergen said when the ‘This is the bank,” was Burns' only | a1 was finished, “we nrezsearcmng reply; he valuts are. dowrstairs. lar sh‘ people, not one!” e . e A tew minutes later, the ring safely i deposited under lock and key, the two mp;':;‘:mg"ll”“;,‘:v:“°b;:‘:“ DA men made their way to police head- | pernolds and his wife, if the woman ‘,‘o‘:}“’,fi‘m- where Frank was waiting | was his wife, and the Salvation Army rs. Reynolds did not return to Santa Barbara on the night train,” he began at “once, “and Walter has been away for the last two weeks, Neither his house nor his: office has heard from him. His wife went with him. ‘What have you found out?” “No trace of the Salvation lasses,” Burns replied “but wrong about Mrs. Reynolds. at_home at Santa Barbara. talked with her. “You talked with her! ag Frank registered ment. “Less than half an hour. She sent Paul the telegram to New York, but she did not send the one our office got from the train.” “Well!” Frank exclaimed. “She must have got home just after I called. It was about an hour ago, and the night train had plenty of time to get in, so I took it for granted she had not been on it.” “She may have traveled by motor.” Burns explained. “She is apt to use can girl from the .\rgenline' He couldn’t: 4 gested, “You are mistaken. I lh(nk he could have known and done every one of those things.” . “But it was Mrs. Re\ nolds who sent my telegram. She has admitted it! You are not suspecting her of Walter to break the will, She has her share! She father!"” “‘Yes, she loved your father.” By the Associated Press. & MOUNT VERNON, N. Y., Septem- ber 20.—Wayne: B. Wheeler, general ceunsel for the Anti-Saloon League of America, speaking in the Methodist | Episcopal ‘Church South here yester- day. outlined legislation which the | prohibition forces will ask the next Congress to adopt. -This legislation, he sgid, will include | the reorganization bill, to provide for | a bureau of prohibition : of customs in the’ Trea ment: the Goff bill, to str national prohibition act: the personnel bill and construction bills' and the Stalker bill, for increased penaltics | for law violator: He pointed out that all of these. ¢ cept the last, have passed one of Congress and are now on the ci of the other br o quarter will he in.this fight for law enforcement and | the legislation necessary to enf the eighteenth amendent,” said Wheeler. CLARK WILL FIGHT ENDS.| . September 20 (Pr-— Collapse of the suit of three women | to share in the estate of 1).» late | Senator William A. Clark. cannot be of much impor- Paul replied. “They knew no more about the girl than I did!” The detective turned keen -eyes upon him. “That's for us to discover,” he said. “If you'll allow me, I'll do a little tel- ephoning. Please wait here.” He returned to the inner room, clos- ing the door behind him. The chief turned to Paul. “You sald that you had placed this ring in a bank vault?” he asked. “Be sure to leave it there.’ “Chief,” *Paul questioned, ‘“what could have become of the companidn ring? Mr. Gaines suggested that it might_be hidden somewhere in that car. Can you have a thorough search made?" “Yes, our Army ou are She is T just How lpng astonish- Headache NEW YOR! Pain men are down in the yards how: they will be here before vou leave. Just a minute.” He took down the telephone in er to the | cOppe ‘“”“”"" here bell: “Ves? Tim? Yes? A note? In tay b Fwari 1. Blackmn, | | > Yoo '\ counsel for the Clarl . o 6w Sas 70r oy DuIpRS BNk Aie 61| oy EIEL ocotion g, Yes brigd fo 1 . 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