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By Whose Hand Did Ursula Pell Meet Her Death?—Where Had She Concealed Her Vast Fortune in Hidden Gems ?—The Most Analyti- cal Reader Will Be Unable to Solve the Baffling Problems of This Thri ling Tale of Mystery * coprnidhs, 5910, by 3. SYNOPSIS OF PREC irl, Hipee alow. wit and in the opening 0 ineurring iris’ anger CHAPTER I. (Continued.) NDEED 1 will, Aunt Ursula,” and fris’s lips set na strateht line of determination, which, I in conjunction with the ink stains, sent Mrs, Pell off into further peals of hilarity, “Be careful, Irie,” i cautioned Mr, Bowen, himself wary, Mf you get even wit, your aunt sho may leave the diamond pin to me ins ( stead of to you.” “No,” returned Iris. “She has prom- ised that particular diamond pin to me, haven't you, Auntie?" “I certainly have, Iris.” “May I not see it?” curiously, “It is in a box in my lawyer's safe, at this moment,” replied Mrs. Peli. “Mr. Chapin has instructions to hand the box over to Iris after my de- parture from thig life, which I sup- pose you'd like to expedite, eh, Iris?” “Well, I wouldn't go #0 far as to poison you,” Iris smiled, “byt I con- fess L feit almost murderous when I ran up to my room just now and ooked in the mirror!” “{ don't wonder!” exclaimed Mrs. Bowen, unable to stifle her feelings i ld the girl er. “Tut! tut!” cried the rector; “what talk for Christian peaple “Oh, they don’t mean It. Pell; “you must take our good part, Mr. Bowen.” Dinner over, the Bowens almost im- ted, and Iris, catching sight of her disfigured face mirror, turned angrily to her aunt. “I won't stand it!” she exclaimed. ‘This is the last time I shall let you serve me in this fashion! ‘The old lady looked roguishly peni- tent, ike a naughty child. “Oh, fiddle-de-dee, you can get them ‘ha-call-it soap! But I hope you won’ They make you look like a clown in @ circus!" Mrs. Pell’s laughter had that pe- culiarly irritating quality that belongs to practical jokers, and Iris's sensitive nature was stung to the core. “Oh, I hate you!” she cried, sald Mrs. chaff in Your Sweethearts’ keveated by Their accents, and then ‘Lippincott Company. EDING CHAPTERS. th Ursa Pell, her rich wid eeeeuitio sui Mla of the story lias played severe! tricks on her niece, And up are a fiend in human shape!” without another word she ran stairs to her own room. It was part of the Sunday afternoon routine that Mrs, Pell should go to her own sitting room directly after dinner, and it was: understood that she was not to be disturbed unless callers came. A little later Polly was in the din- ing room arranginy; the sideboard when she heard Mrs. Pell's voice. It was an agonized scream, not loud, but as one greatly frightened. The woman ran through the hall and living room to the closed door of the sitting room. Then she clearly heard her mistress calling for help. But the door was locked on the in- side and Polly could not open it. felp! Thieves!” came in terrified the voice died away to a troubled groaning, only to rise in a shrill shriek of “Help! Quickly!" and then again the groans and sighs of one in agony. Frantically Polly hurried to kitchen and called her husband. “One of her damfoo! jokes,” mut- tered the old man, as he shuMed toward the door of the locked room. "She locked herself in, and she wants to get us all stirred up, thinkin’ she's been attacked by thugs, an’ in @ min- ute she'll be laughin’ at us. “1 don't think so,” said Poily, du- viously, for she well knew her mis- tress’s ways, “them yells was too nat- ural. Old Purdy listened, his ear against the door, “I can hear her rustlin’ about .a little,” he sald, “an'—there, that Was a faint moan—mebbe she's ‘been took with a spell or suthin’.” “Lat’s got the doer open, anyway,” begged Polly. “If it's a joke I'll stand for it, but I'll bet you something's happened.” “What could happen unless she's had a stroke, an’ if that's It she wouldn't be a callin’ out Thieves! Didn't you ray she said that?” “Yes, as plain as day “Then that proves she's foolin’ us! How could there he thieves in there, an’ the door locked?" “Well, get it open. I'm plumb ‘and Polly's round face was the seared, “You pale with fright. Characteristics onduritins Copyright, 1919, by The Prone Publishing Co, (The New York Breming World.) Below ie given the analysis of t and women who ire to lea NORA J. E., N. J—Indistinct pencil) specimen | Indicates extravagance, | good memory. Idealism. K. J. M. — Excellent type for husband. A. 8. K—Excellent type, Head yoverns affections, though he is not cold. Outlook bright. Deliberate re~ xarding matrimony. Sincere. K. M. H—Some literary line, though not in a creative sense. Trust- worthy. Good husband. Indications ire success, but not spectacular R. H. 8—With the exception of tendency to depression very good | ype. Your harmonize with his. A little more lemonstrativeness and tenderness on your part would contribute to your mutual happiness. Indications are succes! R. F. F—Nervous. Excited at time of writing. Executive ability. Liter- ary tastes. ‘Tactful. Imaginative, High strung. Clever, lacks force. In this case his natural gifts will carry him M. A. D. New York — Idealistic. Versatile. ‘Something of a dreanier. Conscientious. Rather retiring. Timid. Conventional. Spiritual tastes rather than material. Gentle. Honest, sin- cere, Somewhat effeminate. Faith- ful. Refined, Success through line of duty, rather than Initiative. Little foree. EDNA R., Jersey City — Matorii! tastes. Fond of good living and amusement. Stubborn, At the same time methodical to business. Frank. Somewhat egotistical, Fatth- ful. Good friend. Ardent nature, success. F. F. K. Woodhaven—Insufficient specimen indicates extravagance, Head control. ZENOBIA—Specimen too nervous rn more about their sweethearts | fections, practical mind should | he handwriting sent in by men are you will lose him. Most active, virile men do not like to take time to write, MEN'S QUESTIONS. HARRY A. R.— Stubborn, other- wise excellent type. Good mind, sys- temutic. Fond of dancing. H. 8.—Versatile. Somewhat pre- cise. Idealistic, hond controlling af- Positive. Imaginative, yet lacks warmth. Self-contained. Most- ly mental aspirations. Somewhat egotistical, Rather artistic. Inter- ested in all new movements, also religion. Type that considers mar- riage non-essential, but finally mar- ries C. A., Brooklyn—Indistinct penel! wpecimen indicates haste and opti- mism. DOROTHY, cere, kindly. ‘Trifle shy. Compan. jonadle friend. Busily discouraged. Latte force. Fond of music. YVONNE, Z. G.—Kindly, generous bosband. Very extravagant. Broad views, unconventional. Enthusiastic talker on what interests him, but silent when necessary, As he is versatile, 8. J» Brooklyn—BSin- Ee Daily Mac 2 ne CAROLYN WELL “Of course it's her foolishness,” to brave a reprimand for tmpertin- “What she care for hav. ip Over noth! Irts said nothing. Onty a faint, ai- “But I can't, Do you want me to break it in? We'd get what for in earnest if I done that!” Jook in the win- th I'm go- sat beside the chauffeur that he might Teara details of the tragedy, “But 1 don't understand, Campbell,” Rannard seid, “how could she be mur- dered, alone in her room, with the door locked? Did she-—dida't she—kill her. sere” Rut the chauffeur was close faid Gow cartains, but fo intruder was ip. found. There could be no doubt that the oM4 lady had been fearfully attacked. rob. n Nor coutd there be any doubt of wro it? asked Iris, r safe, the cut-out poct state of the body Itself, left no room d- “What is pon. ing/to the summons, “what was that most imperceptible remained of for theories of accident or self-de- “i don't know, Mr. Banna: noise I heard the ink stains on her She had struction, tur “at's all n 4 ned, “It's al) mighty queer, and the mee ey gah Sine bat ‘used vigorous measures, and had suc. — “Holler for the doctor.” commanded detective told ine” am to pnd of a nm ‘AS ceeded in removing moat of the dis- Purdy, instinctively taking the helm. chatter about it at all.” ” the matter, 1 found thé door locked, figurement and we can't get in “You telept him, Campbell, Campbell returned with Purdy i or 4 ‘Oh, I'm so glad you've come,” was then he'll see about the Coroner: and © the first greeting to the young man aa “#he screamed?” eaid Iris, “Per- “Ah! now, Mis’ Pell, come out of n ‘Ah, A o' whoever he wants. And I think w he entered the hall at Pelibre t hapa ite bi Bg Roh ut tt there,” he wheedled, “do how! It's onghter call up Mr. Bowen, What say, was spoken by Mr Bowen, wre hi ad ata’ saada oo 16 ee. It pounded and aivame to buat in this here Mina Tete?” been with Iris since’ sho was ¢ BR " ain't no easy "Mr, Bowen—why 2" summoned bh sphone that after. Purdy now. Welle" sige | i'm ee Sure me aba rit seems sorter de- noon, MIE ait so dreaftl the doct re aay ROW. Vela ie windows,” was Purdy can do it. Please Missin, un- are examining the body now—and the hig Sesett; “UNG PROMee a AN Dulled Com ee COOr ABE AVE WS Gil O cet oF ‘well, do so." Coroner is here—and two detectives: « dowa, ‘count Bhe always “ounce. ought to telephone and Erie is ao queer—the poor Indy fas oan pe ntereoehs. Abd you Well afer mr in’ Came im Qmuwer t - quite broke down, in her relief at hav know nobody could get in them win- pyidy,, “Sure you ought to. But let's get ing some one to share her respon- dows, oF out of em.” ed cea uae the people up here first, then you can sibility. get long distance to New York after- Re ‘The little lady told all she knew, and then one of the detectives appeared to He explained his Uraula Peli’s sitting room was also her storehouse of many treasures, Collections of curios and coins lef right,” and Campbell looked “L got eurs like a hawk, and 1 bet a hear her breathing If she was serious, APTER IIT. by her husband, additional objects of jn there, Come on, Purdy.” ( presence and told who he was, and value, bought by orselt, made the pine door was thick ‘ana heavy, but NSTON BANNARD'S pi on to go Into his aunt's sitting r | 3 and, ~ the look was a si or or ‘ dition, her Gem contalted Money hag the eerie or tae vee inen entice apartments in New York t just now,” said the man, whose and important papers. Wherefore, tered th ana polenged the coor. were comfortable, though waa Hughes. “The doctors aro in there, with the Coroner.” Charles Chapin, who was Mra, Pell's lawyer, entered, and also Mr. Bowen, so there was quite a group in waiting When the doctors came out of the closed room. “It's the strangest case im: said Coronet Timken, his fac and terrified. “There's not the least possibility of suicide—and yet the: no explanation for a mur Phe body is terribly injured, Thera are livid brulses on her chest, shoul- not luxurious, The Cax- ton Annex catered to young bach- elors who were not millionaires, but who liked to live pleasantly, and Rannard had been contentedly en- ced there ever since he had left aunt's home. Of late he had fallen in with a crowd of men much richer than him- self, and asvociation with them had led to extravagance in the matter of cards for high stakes, motors of high she hed had the windows secured by . 4 2 angaream guest sattice.work, that Mame jguneme trevenes, Was Oven eins ingress impossible to marauders. stood aghast. Two windows faced south and two On the floor ly the body of Ursula ft, and there was but one door, pei, and a glance w: dvieat to that into the fiving room. wee that she was dead. Her face wax ‘This being locked, the room was {n- covered with blood and a small pool accessible, and the drawn shades pro- of it had formed near her head, Her vented even @ glimpse of the interior. clothing was torn and disordered and ‘The windows were open, but the the whole room Was in a State of shades inskle the steel gratings were chaos, A table was overturned and not to be reached. the Beautiful lamp that haq been on ‘There wan no sound now from the !t lay in shatter bits on the floor, room, ahd the listeners stood, looking A heavy-handled poker, Seloneing to cost and high living generally, ders and upper arms. There are marks at one another, uncertain what to do the fire set, was lying near Mrs. The high cost of living is undenta- on her wrists, ax if she had been next. Pell’s head, and the contents of her bie, and Bannard not infrequently bound by ropes, and similar marks on surmised Writing desk were teattered in mad found himself in financial dificulties her ankles.” “Of course it's a joke,” Purdy, “but even so, it’s our duty to get into that room. If so be’s we get layghed at for our pains, It won't be anfthing outa the common; and if confusion on chairs and on the foor. ered = Mr A secret cupboard above the mantel, really a small concealed safe, was flung open, and was empty. An empty pocketbook lay on one chair of more or lees depth and tmpor- Chapin tance. As he entered his rooms Sunday evening about seven, he found a tele. telephone notice from “The marks can mean nothing else, ‘They are as if cords had been tight drawn, and on one ankle the st Mrs, Pgll has had a stroke—or any- gram and a hing thing has happened to her, we must and an empty handbag on anotier the hotel office. The latter merely in slightly stained with blo But these detaile wore lost sight of informed him that Berrien, Connecti: “What?” exclaimed Mra. Bowen see about it.” . Ml “How will you get in?” asked Iris, 18, the attention pald to Mrs. Pell her- cut, bad called him at four o'clock. “Yea, and the flesh beneath the stain ook . bart telegram rea te abraded round the ankle, anc hank ae oes ala Purdy, .'SNC%, dead! she’s dead!” waited "Come at once. Aunt Ursula '® skin broken. Wes Ge ans cheat sussinetis. “Tt ached) id Purdy, polly, “It wasn't @ joke of hers—it dead.” slight marks of the cord, but it did not Petar oa AR Aad td Camp- was really rs, She called out — It was signed Iris, and Bannard read out into the flesh on that side, ler hell to help. While I'm gone after «rnieves!’ and ‘Help!’ several times. it, standing by the window to catch wrists, too, show red marks and in- him, you try to persuade Mrs, Pell to the gleams of fading daylight. Then of cords. It is Oh, if Vd got sae in sooner!” in- come out—it she’s just tricktn’ us.” “But 4, Polly!” orted he sank into a chair and read it over ae oe ‘Tho oki man went off and Polly be- Campbell, “what @o you mean by again, though he now knew it b “on ' . the y rote, Mee eves gan to speak through the closed oor. thieves?, How could anybody get ii ile wak not at all stunned. His alert Chapin, Tite tas tetren Cece ee Oe ‘Let us in, Mrs. Poll,” sho urged. here with the door locked? Or, if he mind traveled quickly from one face?” thought to another, and for ten min- utes his tenwe, strained position, his set Jaw and his occasionally winking eyes betokened successive cogitations on matters of vital importance. A taxicab, @ barely caught. train, and before 9 o'clock Winston Bannard was at the Berrien railroad station, Campbell was there to meet him, and as they drove to the house Bannard was in, how could he get out?” “Maybe he's here now!" and Polly gazed wildly about. “We'll soon see!" and Campbell searched the entire room. It was not dificult, for there were no alcoves or cupboards. the furniture was mostly curio cabinets, treasure tables, a few chairs and a couch, Campbell looked under the couch and behind the win- “Do, now, or Purdy'll spoil this good es door, Now what's the sense o’ that, packed tee “Case et at oan ot foolin'? Open the ‘or ie purpore of robbery. by . if you're only 4 Moreover, the thief was of any sort was made, The stillness was tragic, yet there was the possibility, even the likelihood, that the tricky mistress of the house would only laugh at them when they had forced an entrance. spirits yesterda: ed the Coroner, © Nt. 1910, ‘The New rk nites Wor.) By M aurice Ketten lOW 1S Your urrLe INCOME 2 MONDAY MORNING IN THE AFTERNOON HE WAS Full oF WE WENT OUT TO he should be able to succeed in sev- eral lines, im which he is independent, such as real estate, expert advertising agent, commercial traveller for bi concerns, advance trieal nt, representative of big business where he can entertain, Indications are suc- Copyright, 1919, by The Pres Puplishing Co, (The New York Brening World), 1. Who is Governor of the Federal Bank? to analyze with uracy. Requires rest and careful dict ALISON—Indications are that he does not measure tip to you mentally. Little prospect for success. Also dis- position unreliable. N. A. B., Tarrytown—Somowhat ver- satiie. Can keep & secret. Good friend. Fond of physical exercise. Modest aq to capabilities. Not very adaptable; in- tolerant of restraint. Uncertain as to what he wishes to do. Not a good mixer. Material tastes. Lacks order and concentration, I# neither as re- fined nor well educated as you. Hows ever, he is honest. E. EVELYN, Fri hold—Indieations are religion will never bother him much, as he is essentially a material- ist, so suggest you do not discuss it, Indications are happine if you are more affectionate. If not, probabilitles 2. What 16 the species of tree from which cork is secured? 8. Where is the greatest rambling palace in the world located? 4. In what country is the Matter- horn? 5. What Mayor of Cleveland in- augurated the three-cent carfare? 6. Who is Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? 7, What kind of antmal is Santa Claus supposed to use to pull his sleigh? 8, Who wrote “Ramona?” 9, Who was defeated in one round by ‘Dempsey ut Harrison, N, J.? 10. What breed of rabbit is raised most extensively in this country for food purposes? 11. In what United States city was the first mint located? re 12. What vegetable is the unde- Announcement || vives dover ot a” variety" ot thistle? In to-morrow's Evening World : the analysis of the handwriting |]| ANSWERS TO YESTERDAY'S of Geraldine Farrar, Marquerite 4 QURSTIONS. Clark, Madge Kennedy, Irene 1, 15; 2 Michael Angelo; Castle, Mas Murray and Hou- ery a 'san Die Gini will appear, 10, Davison; 11, White Leghorn; 12, Renown, — Bat PAY SOME Bis PEP. -- 'NCOMB ! THAT GAVE Hin A_PAIN IN HIS DoucH Box WHEN | Gor TH THE MILK BILL HE TURNED WHITE AS A Jusr uke MY UTTLE INCOME ONLY MINE Crave OUT At Te First p nee(_B ILL oking for ps usual good not wp here, in thie ae - by ma bog | “Not that I notioed.” Bhe cut op an awfal Tris, but that wasn't te say waaeual” ; Heghes “What waa it?" and corone: — “Al#O, om thin chair it a New York listened to an account of the date with Paper of to-day's date, an) not the ink in it, The ‘was told by Mra. Ofe that is uetalty faken on this Bowen, as Ire Fefused to talk at all, howse.” “A mean trick,” sald Ure ir, “Tdeed!” pat Winston Bannatd had Corone “Didn't you resent it, Miss Cipde” “Naturally,” satd Iti. “Did you have any words?” “Only a te “Amicable ? “What do you mean by that? Friendly — affectionate--net qua: relpome.” “Tt was not exactly affectionate, &s I spoiling my gown “It does ni old lady ston Bannard her habit of playing (ricks, one, don't wonder that Polly thought she screamed out to trick Leone” OM “No,” agreed the Coroner, “Nor does it really affect our problem of how the murder was committed,” “Let = have a look Into that room,” sald Banard, soddenly, “Come on t" sald the other, “They've put Mra Pell’s body on thi couch, but, axcept for that, nothing's been touched,” Hughes went in with Bannard and the Coroner ané the three men were joined by wyor C Silently solemnly coveted, seemed conversation uadesirable. “Got a olgarette?" — whi Hughes to Bannard, and mechanically the young man took out hia case and offered it, The detective took one and, then continued his minute examina tion of the room and itn appointments, At Inst he sat down if front of the desk and began to look through auch papers ae remained in place. There wen books and old tetté@re and stationery. Hughes opened and closed weveral books, and then suddenly turmed to Bannard with this qu You havn't been have you, Mr. fore you tame w N-no, certainly not,” wae wwer, and the man looked annoy “What ate tig te Mr. Hughes?” " all day, Mr. Bannard?’ “In New York City.” ‘Not been out ier went out thin mornii oyele ride, my favorite Am I being Qui! ‘ou tal bie You are. » noon, about § o'cleek’ The Even Conducted by Fill Out This Coupon given on the morning of Bee, 27, it to Couein Bioanot, together with @ self addrested and stamped caieiia Ayre tat adult's tleket, No adult will be admitted without » ehild. 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I out ail the at poems out and p them My litte brother wanty to join the Kiddie Kiub, He has only three coupons te far, Your loving cousit, MARQUBRITE | PEENBY, aged twelve, A Hymn, Now the day is done And the giorious gun ia Bet, Like @ ball of orange fire in a slowly darkening Weat As across the distant mountains ‘The purple shadows eteep, The soft breeses cron na luliaby And nature's world is hushed sleep, 7 in yh great God, who hath made these things Ana al! nded knee, with reverent heart pray to Thee, Ob, hear our gall! Ciplas us, with Thy helping band, oe a ] ont <a |. & Walt emeled cigarotte of net told her 1 Was dispteaned at her good to rake over the declared W' “heapin. took In the details, The Bull Agure on the conch, with face to make “Oh, nothing. Where have you beet Yet | Kiddie Klub Korne Ooprriatt, NOD, ty he Press Pastiohing Go, (fhe New tov Brewing We're) “Che Wishing Ring’’ Members of The Evening World Kiddie Klub whe wish to at- tend the Klub Christmas Play, “The Wishing Ring,” whieh wilt Two tickets will be sent exch applicant, a child’ Children of thirteen years and ever may wee th second ticket placed mankind above them! certainty 40 affirm that! “Why” me. mal oS atte far rmke é turned pale. “ANd,” contiawed Hughes. holdin OD a checkbook, “this last stub in A Vell's checkbook shows that she sade $5,6901" in Sift heck f Aga Chai “Yer, air, & check stub, pS oh owe writing, dated to-dayt re in that check, M c r Sinaige out to you to-day a of “What!” orted z ee Md, and when dit you And whe dla you kill yo satel ward?) What were you searching Mile room for? Come, air, apewk up!” MAPTER IV, 6 OU must be ont of your mind, Mr. Mirgehen,” sald Ranmard; but, as o mat- ter of ft he looked more an if he himeelf were demented. His face wore o wild, frightened &- Pression, and his fingers twitchedut nervously, as he picked at the edge Of... Dis coat. “OF course, 1 haven't betn up here to-day, before T came this eveni t New York Hera never in my poss*snion live in New Yor City tm not the only one who reade the Werald.” ; r gmat 4 only te nes, Where ard that Herald come from?” Mi re Tt don't know. It ment oF have been lett here by somebodyenb. 5 wR ae the same brat your case?” ie iF MON wMOKe tips, too, T an~_~ “uWeen, then, the cheok, which this” shows to n Wav 'e, have been ‘hore ip that jot 10. mi; posseasion. If my aunt je that owt vo ae Wan daiilte e : N'pomewhere up here for sate ciggrette, of bait-burnt md aa thode you have in s ing World ts Eleanor Schorer to Obtain TICKETS to a oo must fill thie eoupen and send” ERTIFIOA’ tleket and an. of age will be mdminti without an Cousin Eleanor. 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