Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, March 6, 1912, Page 7

IWAYS ON GUARD " of tart the @S Foundation® for Your FORTUNE 4 PR U\ /) (Continued from page 6.) way of escape. But ihe General went on: , “And this ring you gave me! His ring! His ring that he—Didn't he give you this very ring?” “No,” Daphne answered, nervously. “He didn't give it to me, General. He —he wished it on.” “Well! I'll bet you the scoundrel doesn’t wish it on any other woman!" The General tore the offending ring from his finger and threw it away. It rolled directly to the Count, who grasped it fervently and whispered to Harry: “For diss 1 forgit him all der rest!” Harry kicked him, as a gentle sig nal for silence. “] suppose,” the General accused her, “you are back here looking for him, eh?" Lucy opened the door and looked : out, evidently wondering where Harry might have gone. BShe thought he would be waiting for her on the lawn bench. Seelng the General and Daphne L AKEL A she drew back, but she heard his ques: ND tion about the hat, and Daphne’s an- Under Control of U, 8. Government. [ e e = S e HMIM I”' 1M The requirements of the U, 8. Government National Bank laws guarantee safety to the depositors of OUR bank. The officers of our bank are always pleased to give the bene- 5 of their experience to ou r patrons, Make OUR Bauk YOUR Bank. swer. “No,” Daphne said, “I brought this hat for Harry Swifton.” Lucy silently came down the steps and stood in the shadows. “What?" the General asked. “Is he getting up & hat trust? He must think a lot of that little fiancee of ’ his.” “Oh,” Daphne explained carclessly, “it {sn’t for her. He told me it was 3 for another woman.” Dapbne passed the General, first picking up the hat box, and tripped up the steps and through the open doorway. The General walked away, shaking with laughter and chuckling: “Harry is up to his old tritks.” Harry, from his place of conceal- Try to slice your breakfast bacon with that old dull knife, as it will be so thick that when cooked it will be so tough that you can’t eat it. Let us slice it with The Packing House Market Slicing Machine. Po- lite service in stock all the time. W.P. PILLANS & (0. The Pure {Food Store Ask the Inspector speak to Lucy, but this time the Count restrained him. Lucy stood and sighed: “Oh, Harry!” Primmer appeared, still lugging his hat box. He almost fell down tae steps, at seelng Lucy alone at last. “My time has arrived!” he sald, eo statically. “My poor, poor Lucy! 1 bave tried so hard to see you alone. Here! Let me present you this slight token of my affection—this hat! Wear it for my sake!” He was surprised by the eagerness with which Lucy seized the box from his hands. “A bat! Yes!” she exclaimed. “Give it to me. Yes, I will wear it!" Primmer was about to burst forth into rapturous words, when she said: “Nay! Do not speak to me! Leave me, I beg!” and rushed into the house. Primmer followed her in, bewllder- ment holding him dumb for once. Daphne came out of the door, say ing: “Well! They're all going crazy here. [ can't find any one who will listen to me at all.” Harry came from his hiding place and said: “Did you want to see me?” “Yes. Here's your hat. Now, let's have our supper, Harry.” “It's no use, Daphne,” he told her. “I can't accept your kind invitaiion. You're a couple of years late with it. Il pay you any price for the hat, but—" Daphne came down to him and looked at him with amagement. “You don’t mean that, Harry, do you?' she sald. “Why, don't talk about the cost of the hat. It's the dinner | want.” Lucy again came to the door. She wanted to find Carolyn and tell her NOW OPEN SANITARY PLUMBING INSTITUTION Plumbing, Low Pressure Steam and Hot Water Heating, All Kinds of Pipe Fittings and Sewer- age \V'ork Furnished and Iustalled by Practical Experienced Mechanics. All jobbing appre- ciated. Neat and Prompt Service and Guaran- ed. Phone 298 > saw Harry and the milliner. Daphne ftice and Show Rooms With the Florida Q|wthed 4 be toavineet by Hurrrs Electric & Machiaery Co., Drane Bullding W. E. O'NEILL $|~x==== : ) be s0 » Plumber and Sanitary Engineer N’ arry suid decalvaly. “Thats ) ) Lakelmd, - - Florida sm»miu-cmu PARLLPLPANIPLAPOPPPPI PR be Telegram s Up-To-Now = = - —_— s THE EVENING TELEGRAM LAKELAND, FLA, MARCH ¢, 1912, ment, was about to rush forth and| sir. PAGE SEVEN *For heaven's sake, dont talk s0 loud!” Harry begged. “Of course General Blazes is a good “but he might not relish it to hear that his wife"— “Stop right there!” Harry ordered. *“Don’t pretend that you don’t know 1 am perfectly innocent in this whole thing. You know how I accidentally ran over her hat this morning. You know that you, yourself, sent to this house & duplicate of that hat, and that | never met the woman before in my life. And you came here to see her and that was how you happened to be in that room with her. And you We Most Emphatically Protest gainst being known as a “cheap” store. The word has come to pply so much to quality as well as price that we do not wish to be sociated with it, But You Will Find Prices For Dry Goods t ihls store compare favorably with any, even if we do claim and rove that our qualities are of the very finest. Come and compare. CHILES AASA RS T e e S e R S T DB S N TRt SREDOEOEPOATRIUFISOERIRHT AOTOHOHOFOHCITAOFOINEIIIOTOL Lakeland Artificial Stone Works Near Electric Light Plant Waiting Until the Coast was Clear g Count von Fitz Came From His |& Hiding Place, \ g g MAKES know that everything I have done,|¥ RED CEMENT PRESSED BRICK and all the lies 1 have told, and all | CALL AND SEE THEM. CAN SAVE YOU MONEY the suspicions I have endured, have been because of my honest effort to | & Crushed Rock, Sand and Cement for Sale protect ber good name.” . BUILDING BLOCKS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS Meevrgrios usabiteaomand | ST 51T 5 7T Tle ::;d:id;:znlk, Gate Posts, Lucy smiled with joy, however. ¢ . Amos Medders strolled out and saw [ Good Stock on Hand WE Deliver Free of Charge Lucy. ; H. B, ZIMMERMAN. Proprietor. “Daughter,” he said, “art thou not afraid of catching cold?”’ NOHEROKBCH K BDH BN OHEHOH RN B0 BRCF S QH IR S CHBOH 0RO e e ] [ ) guiltily. “Why, bless my soul!” Harry said "1 idut weo you tolks come out” oa| VISIt The Florida Highlands Co’s Lands at Dundee what art thee getting, Harry?” “He's buying a hat,” Daphne said “What? Another hat?” Medders | Flower 10,000 acres of choice fruit lands to select from. Located ‘mid asked. u‘ 3!:—-«-1-. certainly,” Harry re | Florida's Highland Lakes, in Polk County. il il Countless sparkling spring-fed lakes, altitude 240 feet. Fine soil; pure, _loft water, good transportation, Follow the lead of the Glen St. Mary Nurseries Co., whose recent purchase of 800 acres at Dundee is an endorsement hard to beat. Town lots, beautiful Lake Front Villa Lots unsurpassed. DUNDER IS PAVORABLY COMMENTED UPON EVERYWHERE. Come and me us. Good Camp accommodations. Hotel will soon be built. "1! you will let me give it to her, “What! Two!" Why, Harry, m) boy, thee art extravagant.” “Two?” Lucy asked. “1 wanted you to bave your cholce Lacy,” Harry sald. Daphae maliciously opened the bos and placed the hat on Lucy's head Trom ber window Mrs. Blate watohed the proceeding in abject de “Thask you, Miss Daphington,” Harry said, taking control of the sit uation. “I'll let you hear from me to morrow.” “Good evening all,” Daphne sald, sweetly, and left. Mr. Medders, Harry and Lucy went in, but Lucy kept Harry back far enough to squeeze his arm and tell bhim he was a dear. Lakeland Representatives: OHLINGER & ALFIELD Opposite Depot For printed matter and plats address our Lakeland agents, or W. W. Shepard, Secretary Florida Highlands Co., Winter Haven. Florida (To be continued.) DO YOU EVER GO UP IN THE AIR®t Summer or Winter Weather Is all the same at the roller rink; best ventilated and coziest haH in town; come, spend an afternoon or night. We take especially good care of the children. Open to ladies and gentle- men. Admission free. Skates to la- dies, 15c; skates to gentlemen, 2ic. We also give instruction. You are Phone always welcome. 233 Red Skating Rink You would think you were in the clouds if you could smoke one of “Inman’s Blunts.” Go in and they will tell you all about it. Ask the man behind the counter—he knows ¥y what you want. Manufactured by Lakeland Fla. SMITH & STENTZ Real Estate of All Kinds Trainleaves Lakeland at 7:10 a. m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday. | — < i Roa ot e mimmch - - — -