Evening Star Newspaper, September 22, 1926, Page 23

Mysterious BY ELLA WISTER HAINES (Copyrt Sweetheart ght. 1926.) WHAT HAS GONE BEFORE. Carolita Menendez. a @irl. " brought up in a South fean convent, 1= traveling alone 1o Los An. zeles the command of _her _guardian whom she has never seen. Toward the end of her journey she wakes suddenly berth "opposite, hand Forgeous ruhy o ome in her possession. worn bw her euardian 10 identify him a their meeting in Los Angeles. In the morn g she learns (hat In one of the berths Paul Resnold with whom ¢ the train and the ring when | order 10 protect her. 3 Toher Uil she explaims the situation. M While, it 18 learned that Resnolds’ Walter was fraveling on the under_assumed . me Who s in love with her, claim it in g e believes it bel father x Frank Hatt. Revnol: Joins him in answer W ngeles attor: ey, o @ wire, and fay he mystery ey Diackmall them int in’ hie favor. At man 18 unexpectedis revived Milana. He e o . retly a8 penciled a note to Tolda on the hack % him she has left him both the rubies. (Continued CHAPTER XVIIL Following Carolita. Give clut “The rin me the rings Farfo Milan der flesh He spoke in Spanish, and it was the in the world for in the same n journey, faded into a ~ must be back in natural thing mswer most Carolita to anguage. him misty South America in, traveling some where with an unknown man! “The rings!" he insisted. are they Carolita clung to her corner of the wr. making a rapidly-moving motor vain effort to shake off his hold. “Take your b: ders!” Anger v terrible fear, mount i from his grip. you free me. I'll die firs His grasp upon her relaxed, but he moved closer. “Well then,” he “Who are vou? me? t rush from the train and into th motor? Where are we going? Wh ce vou made me leave my friends riends!” his tone “did you not read what s young Reynolds? Do you still feel fm a friend?” : "l %o mot helteve a word that you or write! I do not even know aid, “well then?" Why do et you came with me!” He could t suppress a note of triumph, and the girl shuddered. 5 “Where are you taking me? looked out upon the brilliantly at this hour of the night, and her g wandered back into the motor and s that it was an expensive limousine, driven by a livered chauffeur. “You haven't given me the rings! the Itallan began again. “How can you expect me to answer your ques- tions until you obey! Here,” he seized her again, “place them in my hand, instantly She shook herself free, and drew a long breath. Her hour of trial had come, Would it mean death? “1¢ you don’t speak,” he threatened, “you will be exceedingly sorry.” His voice was very quiet, but inspired more fear than his angrier tones. “I am going to speak,” she began, knowing that her fate hung upon her reply, and steeling her nerves. “I do not understand. Of what rings do speak? Did you lose any rings? You understand perfect] was furious now. “The sisters gave vou a priceless ruby, instructing you to wear it upon arrival at Los An- geles. They told you that one would meet you, wearing upon his hand a simiiar ring! Do you pretend you do not understand? You were quick to pond when I gave You the signal h the steamer! You are endangering our life by holding back the rings. Live them to me instantly!” nnot frighten me.” Carolita was amazed at her own bravery! It was desperation, of course. S had heard that one grew heroic when fac- ing death! “My life is of no impor- tance to myself or any one else, and Y cannot zive you what 1 do not pos- zess!” What?" his grip was so_terrific that she cried out in pain, and the Ariver of the car turned and looked -ausing the man at her side to hold. " he sald very low, “you atole my ring from about my neck while 1 lay unconscious “I stole your ring with surprise. “What are you s 1 never even knew you were in the train “You lie!” he repeated a or the last time, iswer “I am answering! There was no one n the berth opposite when T went to bed, at least upposed not. In the morning 1 heard the conductor s that a man had died in lower 1. Lat hoe made me look at that ma ognized you! I knew nothing of ring’ 2ill me? You « ped ain. “Now I'm ready “My God!” he groaned. “My God!"” He drew handkerchief from his pocket and wiped his brow, breathing heavily “Who could have foreseen s thing?" he muttered. and then took it. she took it. she took it, and over his words came, as i suading himself. Tt was some minutes r ntly to addre: now his tones ent &l » your ring. said. “That may yet save the day!” Carolita’s heart turned over. She experienced a desperate singing feel- ing, faintness that made her suddenly ill. I cannot—do mnot ask me—I haven't it—now”—her words came slowly Once more upon her. “No_ nonsen vou'll be sorr. again his cruel grip closed Hand it over or ad swam, and she went tmp in _Milana's g The car swayed. Tt had grown very dark. On and on—into the night—on and on— And then after a long time she be- the man wa in his arms, fanning her e now,” he said, “stop fainting wer me! Where did you leave vour ring? Did you give it to the young man?”’ “I told you T haven't it,” she mur mured, the world rocking about her. “Are_you mad, girl? Where is the ring? What induced you to part with 1#t? Didn’t the sisters warn you?” “Yes, they warned me,” Carolita answered faintly, “but there came a search of all the train—they thought vou were murdered. Each one had to be examined, all Possessions looked over—"' “Well?" breathlessly one tn the car “Yea!” “But why? sclousness, When 1 regained con- what had you then to beautiful young Amer- v in the night and sees. clutehing the curtains of the wearing_a e plaining, i on the floor in Rrmolde |and lowered the window ing the will altered this homnt the murderd| Carolita, catching a stray word, knew wlips. v together k of the slin of paper tell- hed Carolita by the shoulders. his fingers brulsing her ten-| Tears flooded her “Where nds from my shoul- s conquering her first nd the thing of para- as to be released "Il tell nothing until u follow Why did you command me to was _sneering, 1 said of She lighted | to streets of Los Angeles, almost empty | Why did you hide away” Did you fear v | They would gladly send money for her -| brought a blush, the addresses of Paul If vou don’t belleve me you can | he|™ 1 know where women | hide their jewels! Come, be quick. “It | {fear? Why did you not take it back?” “Why not?” Carolita could not tell -|him, for she hardly knew herself. A lie must do! A clever lie! “I was in another part of the car when T hid it,” she heard her voice ex- hen I dared not go back t | for fear of you!” “For fear of me?" “Yes, you were alway know not who vou are! Her communication reduced the Italian to apparent despair. He sat back in his own corner now, again -| mopping hix brow. Carolita, still faint but relieved, watched him from the corner of her eye. Her secret was out and she still lived. Hope dawned again, Presently watching! T leaned forward behind the " | chauffeur, tapping him on the shoul- ¢|der. The car slowed down, and T | Milana, standing up, whispered in his ear. A conference lasting some min- utes took place between the two, and Milana that they were speaking in Spanish. She looked out again, and saw that the city had been left behind. The car was in open country, though on a wide, paved road. Where would this erious journey end? Where was Had he found the note she had left hidden in her section? Yes, he would find the note. The car would be searched immediately upon her disappe; Paul had al-! ready guessed the secret of the twin| He would hunt for the second ould find it—would cherish them both as long as he lived! eves and over- flowed, but in the darkness she was safe from observation, and the whirr of the engine drowned the sobs which shook her frame. It was so cruel to be obliged to give up the love which had come so suddenly, unasked, unex- pected, yet so strong that it had swept -|her off her feet. All her life she had dreamed of such a love, longed for it hoped, prayed. The thought that it might come to her in this new life had helped to soften the pain of parting from the sisters. One read in books of such things—maidens In quest of pro- tection, gallant knights waiting at the crossroads to kill the dragen and marry the ladye faire! Yet her wildest dreams had not ap- proached the reality of the adventure that had awaited her coming! Love murder which had turned out to be Joke, a sorry one at that; myster) fear, threats, flight and now a dash. ing ride into’ deeper and deeper night alone with a man she hated—going she knew not where! The conference ended, and Milana sank back in the seat while the chauf- feur began to back the car, turning it completely saround. “Where are we going?” she de- manded of Milana. “Who are you? I've answered you, now answer me! Are you my guardian, Senor Shapiro?” No. I am his friend.” “Then why did you not explain that on the steamer fnstead of trying to terrorize me? 1If you had the other ring it would have heen simple enough vou were traveling with me! some one?” “For you, ves. You have enemies.” ‘Senor Milana, T am _beginning to think you are utterly ridiculous! How can a girl who comes for the first time to a country where she knows not a single soul have enemies?” “I think,” Milana replied quietly, “that for a girl who knows not a sin gle soul you have made some rather important acquaintances, is it not so?" Carolita blushed, and for a moment she gave way to the exquisite tide of feeling which the thought of Paul al ways brought to the surface. Where was he now, this gallant champion of | a stranger’s cause? It was cruel to be torn from him, but at least she had | bought his safety! | Nobody could hurt him, now that she had gone out of his life. He was free to continue as before their chance meeting in the Twentieth Century Limited dining car—such a little thing it seemed as one looked back. “May I help you with your order? You are a stranger in this country are you not? My name is Paul R not quite sure how T sk for my dinner,” she had re- ¢ly, looking up into his frank, “Yes, 1 am from the Ar. 1 have never scen such a din- ing car before!” And then after dinner he had ac- mpanied her back to her Pullman, t beside her chatting, happened into the diner again at breakfast time, turned up in the very next section on the California train!” It had all been so_delightful! An adventure of the wildest romance—her very first, out- side of convent walls! She had read of American men, thelr courtesy, the happy homes they made for their women, their honesty and kindness. “Once in the United States you will be quite safe,” the sisters had prom- ised. “Do fust as we direct and all will be well.” Welll Could they but have known. those gentle nuns, the only friends she had ever known in a big empty worl 1t would be easy to return to them | she reflected. She had enough money |to live until a letter could reach them. turn. She had also, the thought both' in New York and bara. Not on paper, to be . but written indelibly upon her just he had mentioned them in conversation. Perhaps she might still communicate with him! If she dared—Iif she ever fathomed the mystery of her life—indeed, if her life were spared! And all the while the car was dash. ingg forward with appalling speed, far | into the open spaces, heading south! Continued Tomorrow. IFERLALLLETLLE AR ERAR AR TR EARERAREENANRANN NN NNNN AXTTELLRAEHXLRRLTERARREA X ARRNERRNNS For All Racing or | Sporting Events | 1t you wish to see vide yourself with a pair of {Q) these reliable Binoculars we are offering at the very low price of. . $25 Inspect the line we carry— including the world famous { “Car! Zeies” Binoculars. | A Optometrists Optiel | 935 F Street 34 Tears at the Same Address S mx\Q\\x\mflmssmva&x\\“\\smsmmmv“\\%&m\“mt\\\s““mmfix«xs“\\\\\mx\x\‘s»\\\\“\s\\\s\\,\\\\m\\\\x«mv\“\&\\'&\\\\m&s\m 99 THE EVENING STAR. 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