Evening Star Newspaper, August 24, 1936, Page 9

INSTALLMENT XVI. LAIRE LINDSAY refused to amplify her impulsive wish that Joan Kendall were away from Layland Cottage. ‘When Deeds pressed for a reason her reply was a shrug and a smile, 8he really didn’t know. Claire as- sumed her jocular, drawling attitude and refused to be drawn into serious conversation. But that one suggestion interested Deeds far more than she could have suspected. It flashed over him that here might be the solution to his newest problem. Why hadn’t he thought of it before? If Joan were to slip away un- obtrusively she would be secure from sny trouble Sloan Elledge might be inclined to make. Or would she? It ‘would be much simpler to answer that 3f Deeds knew what that trouble was. One thing was certain. If Joan were out of any possible danger, it would free him to a great extent. As far &s he was concerned he was quite willing to take his chances with Sloan. One thought kept recurring. How had Claire happened to make that suggestion? Did she know something end was dropping & hint? And why? Did she sense that Joan Was in a difficulty of some sort .., or did she know? Nothing but questions. No answers. At all events, it would be a good thing if Joan were out of this mess. Away and safe. Just how he was go- Ing to present the proposition, Deeds didn't know. It would sound pretty dumb unless he could think up some reasonable explanation. He'd have to hide the true one. The more he thought of that 10-day margin the less Deeds liked it. Sloan had something definite up his sleeve. | It might mean something would hap- | pen at the cottage . . . anything. Deeds believed that he had as much nerve as the next one, but he felt cold inside every time he recalled that expression in Elledge’s eyes. If he only could think up a proposi- tion to present to Joan, one that wouldn’t sound too elaborate. something in mind that might serve es a lead. He would have to trust somewhat to inspiration when the time came. He'd spring it the first good chance he had. The good chance seemed a long time in coming. There was a change in the social atmosphere at the cottage that all the guests felt to some degree, but which no one traced to its source as readily @s did Deeds McCune. That source was none other than Sloan Elledge. The doctor’s public bath had not made him particularly effusive to- | ward the others, but much more ap- proachable. He seemed to be among those present now and, through some influence, kept the group together. ©Or so Deeds fancied. He had noticed it the first evening. They all huddled on the front porch like & flock of sheep. Sloan left most of the conversation to his brother, but Deeds had the impression that the older man was parceling it out, bringing every one in by an occasional adroit question or remark. John had He had | hurriedly left his chair the moment Joan appeared and offered .it to her, making the ceremony so obvious that she could not well refuse. Deeds, in his favorite place on the step, set his teeth. The fat bounder was addressing much of his talk to Joan. Smirking. Wasn't getting far, but, of course, she had to be polite. Deeds was con- scious, too, that Sloan occasionally glanced in his direction. He would have wandered off by himself, but he didn't want to leave Joan with that pair. And he might have a chance to speak to her alone when the party broke up. He found no diversion for himself until the clock in the lobby struck rose un- Going to make sure that young Middleton washed his feet, Deeds was speculating when he heard an invitation from the Rev. Mr. Beckham to occupy the As Deeds lowered himself into it, the minister nine. Mrs. Beckham obtrusively and went indoors. vacant chair at his side. leaned near and spoke in a confidential tone: “You may remember we had a brief conversation one evening out here with reference to our friend the He has found help ... you doctor. must have noticed.” “Yes. I noticed it.” “Very marked difference in him. Something has happened to take his mind off himself.” « “Seems so.” “His brother attributes it to the fact the man has overcome his dread of the water by going into it. It might be. I doubt it.” Deeds permitted himself a wry smile under cover of the darkness. “Do you think he's never experience one. and He seldom does. way in the other direction. strange . . . of human suffering.” “Yeah?"” Deeds tried to cover the word with a tardy cough. He wouldn't hurt the little parson’s feelings for anything. But he wanted to laugh. That doc easing suffering! Probably by strangu- lation. “There’s a chance for you to do some missionary work,” he suggested | civilly. The Rev. Edgar Beckham was silent for a moment. “I have wondered if that opportunity had that spiritual awakening you mentioned?” “I am sorry to say that I do not. Sloan Elledge, in my opinion, will Unless the Lord takes the entire responsibility, Something tells me that the doctor has gone a long | Rather for a man who has de- | voted his talents to the alleviation THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, “I mppou not. You know, & min- ister is occasionally embarrassed over the matter of his duty. I must con- fess that I shy irom pushing my eccle~ siastical wares too vigorously. There’s no use in offending, and one. scarcely would know where to start—or stop. “There's our host, for example.” Deeds was surprised to hear some- thing suspiciously like a chuckle. } “Or yourself,” Beckham added. “I'm not so sure that your own spiritual state is all that it should be.” “Neither am I,” Deeds admitted soberly. His thoughts were diverted suddenly by seeing Joan rise from her chair. She offered a general “good night” as she neared the door, and Deeds settled down despondently. No chance this night. She must have had enough of the Elledge brothers. The next morning it was much the same. A general bathing party in the surf in front of the cottage. Deeds no longer had to endure the feeling that Joan was avoiding him. But it seemed impossible to get an opportunity to find her by herself. John was becoming a little more per- sistent in his attention there. Deeds wondered if he thought he had his older brother’s approbation now, or protection. It wasn't getting him much. John was being civil enough to the bird, but she certainly was giving 1| him no great amount of encourage- ment. That might be one reason why she appeared to mingle mostly with the crowd—safety in numbers stuff. Deeds’ particular opportunity came when he noticed Joan avoid one of her stout admirer’s approaches by hur- rying down into the water alone. followed and caught up with her just outside the line of breakers. “Heck of a note!” he puffed ac- cusingly. “Have to follow you out to sea for a chance to talk. Drift down the line a little—will you?” She nodded that she understood. They waded ashore together some dis- tance below the cottage. “Glad the water doesn't bother you,” Deeds began. “I was afraid you might » | be nervous—after the other day.” “Nonsense. I took too much of a chance, that’s all. Should have had more brains. It hasn't worried you, has it?” “Hardly,” he grinned. “I wouldnt mind doing it all over again. But that wasn't what I was going to tell you. Some of those bums may take it into their heads to wander down this way. 1 want to arrange for a little talky-talk where no one can barge in.” “All right.” “Well, have you any suggestions?” “Why, I should think we could talk almost anywhere we liked. Out on the | beach . . . here.” “You're optimistic. Something tells me it won't work. You'll notice.” He | were meant for me. I think I will have | a talk with him—when I feel the time | is ripe. The poor chap may prove to | be more approachable now.” “I wouldn't wonder.” “I was hoping that you might give | me a lead as to his—well, his interests. I chanced to notice him coming out | of your room this afternoon.” Deeds gave the minister a quick glance, but it was too dark to see his | face clearly. “Yes,” he admitted. for a few moments. NO. 1 TEST PILOT. How does Lee Gehl- bach ease the strain that his tense work puts on digestion? Lee himself says: “Camels help keep my digestion tuned up. And, when I say Camelsdon’t get on my nerves, it means a lot!” Yes, Camels aremild!You'llenjoy Camel's flavor too. “He dropped in I don’t remember MRS. NICHOLAS PENNIMAN, 111, famed Baltimorehostess, says: “I've noticed that Camels help diges- tion.” Mild, firm, delicate-flavored Camels help increase the flow of digestive fluids —alkaline diges- tive fluids. Camels set you right! COSTLIER TOBACCOS! You're all set for any cruise when you fill up with Essolene. 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For that, I'll take a chance of insult- ing anybody who tries to interfere.” “Think so? -Here's your chance . . . the Elledge boys and Claire are drift- ing down this way.” “Gracious, Mac! You don't connect her with any .. . plot?” “No. ButI. “Listen! I've an idea. I know & place where we won't be disturbed. The kitchen! At exactly 2:30, you come out there . .. from the dining room. No matter who sees you. Il fix it up . .. if there’s any explaining. Most every one will be napping. “I'll be there.” Deeds picked up a shell and exam- ined it with much interest. “Let's jog along to meet them,” Joan suggested guardedly. “And if I ex- cuse myself and start for the house « + « Please understand.” “Sure.” ‘They had time for no further talk, as the three newcomers were almost | upon them. Claire broke the tension | for Joan and Deeds with a drawling announcement. “Were a committee of arrangements . . direct from a mass meeting of Layland Cottage, Ltd. Ready for the resolution?” “Of course,” Joan obliged laugh- ingly. “Well, the entire household , .. in-| cluding Mom and Pop Kendall . .. are going on & spree this afternoon. Pro- | cession forms at 2:30 sharp. Moves | north along the boulevard to Waples Beach, thence in an easterly direction | to the Criterion Theater. After thrill: ing to ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’ we form and march to the Casino to sorb sea food. The Santa Claus of this auspicious occasion is none other | than the different Dr. Elledge . . . this one.” X Claire waved carelessly at the un- smiling Sloan. “I trust that you two young people will find it convenient to join us,” was his acknowledgment. He turned his Mac, me bonnie boy—how come we're getting these extra holidays every week? Pretty soft for us, eh? eyes to Deeds at the word “conven- ient.” And waited. “Why . ..yes .. .of course,” Joan accepted hastily. “That will be fun!” Deeds nodded briefly, registered s profane remark to himself. might be & mere coincidence, but it didn’t prevent his feeling that chill in his stomach. Hell of & note if he ‘were going to have a blue funk every time this fellow took & notion to speak to him. He'd have that talk with Joan in spite of everybody . . . and |’ soon. Start something. He was glad when she announced that she must return to the house and the group moved in that direction. (To be continued.) Son Gets Six Names. KINSTON, N. C., August 2¢ (F).— Eva Phillips figured there might be something in. a name, so she chris- tened her son Walter Charles James William Henry Watt Phillips. Having done so well by her son, she added several names to an elder daughter, and now she is Lily Corinna, Geor= ‘| gianna Lulu Belle Phillips. 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