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Covent. 1018 ty Olle F. Wood.) Continued ) UU MST studied thy message for & moment. “Bey, thin ie retin esting, professor,” “Really?” the latter replied, tartly. Tou must forgive me if I cannot fol- iow the complications of your--par- don me for saying Munchauseniike affairs, How does the arrest of theae a't You oe ‘These are th upon ine up They killed the nal man, who could have been my bi, and swiped m: French aupposes that I returned to New York. With thetr arrest the case against ine collapses. I tell you frankly, professor,” Quest continued frowning, "1 hi o leave the CHAPTER XV. marked. two men herp your” car, in which, as it cannot be found, without having found that girl; lam not sure that the quickest , arrest these men and tb back here, clear myself rofessor declared. any course which wt ro of iny man Craig’ LT ep have c ever “I rather fancy Sing Sing will be his next home.” “Don't be foolish, Mr. Quest,” the professor advised, “Don't let me lose rou. Craig would not nd as to abducting your iy of humor were developed upon normal Mnes—well, T should laugh! What you have really done, you, and that young lady as- sistant of yours, is to terrify the poor fellow into such a state cf nerves that he scarcely knows what he ts doing. As a matter of fact, how do you know that the young woman has been abducted at all? Such thi are most unlikely, eapecially in th! part of the city.” “What reason do you suggest, than,; for her disappearance?” Quest tn- quired. “At my age,” the Erotoeess, replied, ‘T naturally know nothing of things. But she is a young wo- an of considerable personal attrac. ne—I should think {t not unlikely that she is engaged in some amorous udventure.” Quest laughed derisively. “You do not know Lenora, Mr. Ash- | leigh,” he remarked. “However, if it interests you, I will tell you why I know she has been abducted. Only a few hours ago I was talking baa | her.” The professor turned his head awiftly towards Quest. There was a queer sort of surprise in his face. | “Talking to her?” Quest nodded. | “Our pocket wireless!” he explain | . “Lenora has even described to! me the room in which she ts hid | “And the neighborhood also?” the professor demanded, “Of that she knows nothing,” Quest replied. “She is in a room apparently at the top of a house and the only window is in the roof. She can see nothing, hear nothing, When T get hold of the man who Quest continued slow! my ambition to supplement personal- ly any punishment the law may be} able to inflict.” ‘The professor's manner had lost all its Letts . He looked at Quest al- dryly, he confessed. “T am beginning to) believe that on this occasion, at any rate, you will triumph over your ene- of my friend French hours longer I think IT can promise you that I shall_be a free man when 1 return from Bethel. professor. ish me tue! “My friend,” the prof ‘T wish the best of luck, but an anything else in the world,” he added, a little peevishly, “T hope you may bring me back my servant Craig, and leave us both in) neace.” H I'm off now, Quost stepped off the cars at Bathel @ little nefore noon that morning. ‘The sheriff met him at the depot and greated him cordially but with ob- Vious ‘surprise. 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Fl le ' GIMBELS / Broadway and Thirty-third Street (| \ Greade neal Annual Easter Sale of Blouses | Advance Models! At $1 to $28.75 —|_True to Park] oath 3 ae N M N (| N (| 1,000 Dress Blouses of Fine Laces at $5, $6.95, $8.95, $10.75 to $18.75 Reproductions of Paris Models Which Cost $25 to $100 to Import. We are sure that you will agree with us that there have never been lovelier Lace Blouses at The laces are beautiful, the styles are charming, and the Blouses are exquisitely made-- they have all the vente that Cay daintiness, "i t Lesa Bh 3 nine out of every ten women will wan e Blouses for their Easter Suits, we strained ev have these Blouses made for this Sale. We have made special purchases of other Lace Vice coer 7 Shadow Lace Blouses with Ribbon-trimmed Camisoles, $2.95 Black Silk Lace Blouses, Lined with White Chiffon, $6.95 _ New Tailleur Blouses From Paris Copied in “First Quality” Crepe de Chine, $5 P' ice! ‘0 Slaw , There are no better Crepe de Chine Blouses in America at this And there never were any to equal this quality—at this price—until we cornered a tremendous yardage of “first quality” Crepe de Chine—the kind that shows its richness at a distance. ‘The models are the distinguished sorts which one usually finds only in the shops of custom blouse makers. ‘They are finished with hand smocking, hand embroidery, fine stitching and dainty tucks of every description. And they are fashioned with high collars, low collars and tho clever “two- in-one” collars, Crepe de Chine “Two-in-One” Blouses, $2 In model illustrated at upper right-hand corner, White and flesh color. Flower-Printed Chiffon and Lace Blouses Sand Color Voile “Two-in-One" Blouses go | $6.95 Lingerie Blouses of Voile and Organdie, $1 and $2 Main and Third Floors “Prince Imperial 11.” Voile Blouses Pompadour Chiffon Blouses with Lace Collars Women’s Silk Holeproof Jardinieres for Your Hosiery at $1 a Pair . : Easter Flowers A new lot just in, an entire car- load from one of the biggest potteries in America. Large sizes that will hold the big- gest potted plants. Smaller sizes for holding cut flowers, In scores of different shapes and sizes, and any number of original decorations in both light and dark effects, Underprice at 25c to $5 Regular prices would be a third 4 iN # was colors and staple black and assortments. All the best sprin; white are in these fres! New styles made with the elastic ribbed tops that ¢ again as much as these. / stretch fy much as desired yet always retain their Jardinieres Jardinieres and Pedestals, $3 to iN shape. Three pairs in 9 box gureranteed for three Only, $2 $5 complete. Fifth Fleer months, Easter Lilies, Large Potted Plants, 48c Bearing 3, 4, and 5 Flowers Large, flowering Hyacinth und Tulip plants are also selling at this extraordinary low price, Complete Assortments at GIMBELS All qualities and styles and all are covered by the 1.25 Pot rigid Holeproof guarantee of new hose for every pair Cai tbe ret, mat Ne, Rambler Roses, Hy- that wears into a hole. Lilies, Azuleas and many more. | drangeas, Rhododendrons, ete, Men’s Socks, cotton, at 26c¢, 36c, 50¢ pair; Silk, 76c pair. ‘ Women’s Cotton and Lisle at 36¢and 60¢ a pair. Children’s Stockings at 36¢ a pair, (wo weights. Main Fleor Cut Flo-vers at Great Savings Delivered by special messenger without charge on or before Euster Morning. Mail and telephone orders filled; free delivery within our wi rue orderjimbel Subway ‘tore, Balcoay mses \ Sea aS as ASS