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WRRARN ERR RAH EEOC AO WO OE A y NUMBER 17”: By Louis Tracy Wop reat Mystery Story of New York, Filled With Surprises . 1919, by Edward J, Clade F POR Ft 24 24 Pe ae POT a 39 9 2 BT BS OH CHAPTER VIL ORBES was moved to onérgetic ‘How was 1 to deduce true nature of these hel! hounds’ mission from a casual glance may or may not be their you Weated your discovery as us enouch to warrant a prompt visit tu the woman wth whom asso. elation was dangerovs?" "Yer: J wanted to act secretly. Aquiry-agents did their work 1 were handsomely paid for it. T haven't che feast doubt that Wong Li Jin knows what brand of elgs you ve nd What cer for breakfast Hos informants s U8 @ copy u; tlwir notes an hour afte the murder was announced in’ the newspapers. And kindly note the se- 4B ler f dautes. Mr Lester is ‘re- nivved’ shai His widow comes jiome, The inquiry ugents re- ceive instructions. They forward their yeport to Canton, and Wong Li Fa turns up in New York. The pro- gramme is a tribute to the excellence of the inail service between America and the Par bast.” While the detective was peaking, Forbes's face, ady haggard, had Brown desperate “L care litte fur my own life,” he said, “but [ shall stop short of no Measures to protect my Wife ant daughter.” “L certuinly recommend that an armed guard be on duty day and night in any house where you may happen to be living at the moment.” replied Clancy airily. that if your safety Stake, I would do you @rresting you on sus “On suspicion of what crime?” “Of killing Mrs, Lester, to be sure,” Forbes put a hand to his forehead im an unconcious gesture of hopeless- ness. ‘My brain is reeling,” he muttered. “Good God! To think that in the New York of to-day we should live in ab- fect terror of a band of Mongolian raffians! Why do you remain here, man? You yaunt the prowess of your depar’ .ent—why are you not sconr- img every haunt of Chinamen in the Bowery? Spread your net widely enough and you will surely get hold of some minor scoundrel who will talk for fear or money. Bribe him to the point where he cannot refuse to speak. Wong Li Fu is the only man 1 fear, Put him where he can ac- complish no mischief, and the rest of bis crew will be powerless!” “When you come to count up the achievements of my friend Sveingall “L really think alone were at a good turn by clon.” and myself-—in the face of stupid, bus none the less disheartening obstacls —we have not done so badly in two days,” said Claney complacently horbes and Clancy went out, leav- ing Theyde maze of perplexity The telephe Mechanica lifted the receiver off the hook, and immediately became aware of Tomlinson's voice, with some element of flurry and distress in its unctuous accents, “That you, Mr. Theydon?” said the wutler. “Yos." “Any news of Mr. Forbes, sir?” “Yes. He has just left me.” “Ah, if only 1 had known, and had given you a call before ringing Wall hing gone, Theydon’s heart apparently stopped for a second, and then raced madly imto tumultuous action again “Gone! od Lord, man what do you mean?” he almost groaned, “A telegram came from Mrs. Forbes, at Oyster Bay, saying she was il] and wanted Miss Rive Ttried ersuade Miss Evelyn to wait until she had spoken to her father, but she wouldn't listen—s' just threw on a hat and a wrap and took a taxi to the Long Island depot.” ome membrane or film of Ussu which might have ed hitherto to shut off from Frank Theydon's cheery emperament a real knowledge of ithe pitta may beset the path ‘of the unwary seemed in that instant ail I knew to to shrivel as though it had been de youred by flame. He knew (how or why he could never tell) that the gir had been drawn o the hellish plot which had already claimed so many victims and sought so many more, All doubt vanished, He spoke and acted with the swift certainty of a man tackling an emergency for which he nad prepared during a long period of training and expectation, eM, Forbes may arrive at any ment, Tomlinson,” he said. “Tell his office people to let you know if he first to Wall Street. When you hear from or see him, say that T have either accompanied or followed Miss. mo- Evelyn to Oyster Ray. If 1 do not catch the same train I shall take prompt measures in other respects, Got that?” “yes sir” “That is all, Write down my m gage, lest you forget any part of it Theydon rang off “Comet!” he said to Bates, who had not retired to his den. but was listen- iscrect yet rabbit-eared, to these dings. Tollowed by the . he darted into the sittin, oom and did several things at once. He unlocked a drawer and took fr it a considerable sum of money which he kept. there for emergency jour nevs, o pocketing an automatic pistol Vouncing on a Long Island Railway folder, he looked up th Gains to Oyster Bay. A fast train Yet New York at_ one-twenty-five P. M. It was now five minutes past one. Theydon was fortunate in finding a taxicab depositing a fare ata neigh- Boring blocs. Just b reached the vehicle, a gentleman hurried out of the building and forestalled him. Theydon dashed up and caught the er man by the arm: “My need is urgent,” he said. “Let me have this cab. The stranger smiled good-naturedly. e he He was an glishman, and bad not the leust objection to being hustled »y an American; indeed, being new (0 the country, he appreciated this xhibition of haste as a novel ex- per mei u a hair-trigger my- self,” he said pleasantiy, “ft want to each the stition for Long island, Can I give you a litt?” with you!" cried Theydon. push her!" he cried to the Three dollars if you get us there inside of fifteen minute pay all fines." Then they wer santic cousins were against each other in the sudden start ‘Oh, U say!” cried the Briton, “this eminds me of home, T've been her week, and 1 liad a suspicion that the American live wire was a blaft, But you're awake all right, Bet you 4 quid you're after Ty “1 pay.” said Thesdon, glistening. *And such # girl” Dear, dear! Is it like that? Go right ahead, Augustus! Never mind me. Take this old ‘bus all the way to Chicago. [Il find the fares and hold your hat. But kindly shift that gun into the opposite pocket. You've dug it into my thigh quite often enough. If you want first drop on the other fellow, shove it up your sleeve e trans- eyes CHAPTER VIn. The Englishan's easy-going bad- inage provided the best sort of tonic ‘Theydon laughed as he transferred pistol from one pocket to the other. “My motto is ‘Defense, not D I hope sincerely that I shall not be called on to shoot, or even threaten, anyone. Using fire- arms, although for scif-protection, is a tough proposition w York, no matter What you have been told to the contrary. May I ask your name? Mine's Theydon. TI live in those flats we have just quitted.” nd I'm George Handyside, Mid- die-combe-cum-Uggle-barnby. Norton- \-Cleveland, when ['m at home, hich is seldom ‘When you're away do you ever 1 member where you live? “It's an effort, but long practiee s made perfect. “Well, Mr. Handyside, come to England, give you a call.” “Tell you what, Mr. Theydon. Tm very glad to make your acquaintance, This great big country of yours is all right, but I do wish your people wouldn't assume that no Englishman eet” he said, if ever I I'll hire a guide and can see a joke, Great Scott! Life sn't worth living unless one has a real laugh occasionally.” “Tell me where [I can find in New York later in the week, and we'll see if we can't find a smile somewhere.’ The Englishman scribbled the name of a hotel on a curd, which Theydon disposed in his pockethook. at’ the Same time producing one of his own “You'll “Now, Mr hear from me," he Handyside, pardon during t next few minutes. lo Write telemrams" The first was to Forbes, address treet and Mis- said me T have n sion Avenue f this mes by anot qualified thin a quarter of an our Tam in the 1.25 for Oyste: peu Oyster Then to Steingall v¢ 1 ummoned to O: legram stating that her moth iN. Suspect the message as bogus and emanating from Y. M. § Claney. He will explain, Am hoping to travel by same train, If disappointed will wire again immediately. THEYDON. arefully to make ology was c! v which the cab was ndered his handwriting exible, but he thought k ireumventing that ster Bay by He read each slip sure that the phr: The speed at traveling r ab stopped. ‘Theydon spranz out and raced to the teleitooe orriee where, as he anticipated, there was a slight delay, Handyside awaited him t the correct barrier, and together they hurried through the train. ‘Th don eagerly on the qui vive for Bye lyn Forbes. Thus, not being a detec- tive, but only a very anxious and per- plexed young man, he had eyes only for such ladies as were already seated, and failed to note the immediate in? terest his appearance aroused in a man apparently buried in a news- paper but wat unobtrusively everyone who pa Oddly enough after the first wondering glance, this observer was more closely taken up with Handyside, Tt waa as though he said to himself: Theyvion | know, but who in the world is his companion, and whiy they traveling by an Oy to-day of all days? he train was well there were only a few wien ‘Theydor vn For! unoccupied Recognition was mutual don flattered himself trayed just the right pleasurable astonishment. Miss Forbes!” he eried, raising his hat. “Well, of all the’ unexpected meetings! Don't say you are going to Oyster Ba “But Tan re er Bay ex- filled, And Seconds to came across S in a section otherwise and They- that he be- amount of she said, and though she smiled her eyes were heavy with un- shed tears. She was deeply attached to her mother, and the thought that the loved one was to ill even to com- munieate with her by telephone was distressing beyond measure, “Well, just imagine that,” went on heydon, determined to’ rush his fences and travel with her unless openly forbidden. “I'm taking an English friend there for the after- noon, May We sit here?” 1 shall be delighted,” she said Without further ado Theydon in- troduced his companion, who promptly said the right thing BEB? Theydon was pleased with his ally. No diplomat, trained during long years to conceal materi, ots, could have headed the girl off the track more deftly, while every word was Hterally true Ah!" she said, glancing m ingly at Theydon, “we are all the sports of fortune, then, How strang ot course, Mr. Theydon, you don't m here, { haye had my mother, or one sent in She has been taken ill why I gram fr her name, suddenly, Read To-Morrow's Interesting instalment, THE EVENING WORLD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1921. a ane RRL SAE TE By Maurice Ketten STHE MAN WHO OWNS THIS \ HOUse IS A) CROOK eS EE a WHo LIVES INTHIS UTTLE The Jarr Family By Roy L. Copyright, 1921, by the Prew Publiauing Co. was in to see me to-day in “C LARA MUDRIDGE - SMITH the state! most terrible Mrs, Jarry began when Mr. Jarr came never lve home the other evening. “I saw her in such a state, and known her for years!” “Hasshe been doing this high home fabric dyeing cailed batik, too Mr. Jarr inquired. “Look at this house und the state batik has got us n, The whole menage is a Scotch plaid smear!" “Her life is drab, Clara saya," Mrs. Jarr replied. “There are worse stains than dye stains in this life too, There are stains on one’s character!” “Has the fair Mrs, Mudridge-Smith been staining her character as a con- trast in color to her drab life kod Mr. Jarr. “What's all the shooting for?” There's no shooting yet, but there may be,” said Mrs. Jarr. “She and her husband have had such dreadful rowS ever since she flirted at the sei- side this summer in a one-piece bath~ ing suit. Remember | told you? And now he has detectives watching her.” ‘While she is wearing the onu-plece bathing suit?” asked Mr. Jarr in sur- prise, “T should hope not,” said Mrs, Jar, nd he thinks she has detectives watehing him." “He never wore a one-piece bathing suit in bh life Mr. Jarr arked. ‘The old gink goes in fo “Well, about forty detectives have been watching him,” Mrs, Jarr went va, “And he got awfully iuad when and accused Clara of he hired detectives he found it out doing it, and th to wateh her. Kvery she she says there are four, and not of them is good looking, she says, And yet, one reads of handsome detec- ty “L never read of any handsome dicks,” said Mr. Jarr, “but the forty detectives following old man Smith are not his wife's ops, “Ops? What's op: asked Mra. Ja Short for ‘operatives, which is what the private detective agencies cal) their men. But the old man knows these ops trailing him are not hired by his wife. He is about to break away from the wholesalr woollen manufacturers’ trust an a count of the trade restrictions and because he has had a row with the other members of the Board of Di rectors, 80 the trust has put detec- tives on him in order to get some- thing on him so that they can black- t yo ALL THIS PROPERTY BELONGS = j/ HE ALSo\ OWNS, | THIS | BLock | [cocoa s dotuagoo a0 7 WE wf MINISTER Ei.) P / NOT ON ( Your Lire ! 1AM CroIiNcr To BE A McCardell By Betty Vincent (Tae New York Uvening World.) him into staying in the Copy ria 66TV\EAR Miss Vincent: Dur- ing the past six months | have been going with a very charming young woman and am about to announce our en Av2l, by the Press Iutlisiing Oo, (The mail di com “On!” cried Mrs. Jarr in a diss pointed tone. “L thought maybe the old wretch was misbehaving, and Clara would have him in her power, or, she hopes so." gagement, Before | met her, rents’ consent or whether | should the Lx anything however, she was going about wait until he has gained Jarry explained, “That is, they with another fellow much older proval. i wouldn't tell her unles than herself. As soon as he be- young man should penrie, Gat ie mene pe ee came serious she dropped him, parents first. ‘This is the if he didn't stay put with the tras but now he phones her every day, = sentional, courteous way, Of course they aré also watching him writes great, lengthy letters and Dear Miss Vincent: ufacturers not now in the trust” will give me some advice in this about six years and have found ow stupid!" Mrs, Jarr de matter | will be much indebted. him to be sincere and upright in Whee SAP iay tant ow ik aoe ail his dealings with me and we BEE ie tA: Cpe Announce your engagement mm intended to be ST ey tae liately and send a card to him, Mi a Vingents | somehow imagine RS RE le at “Dear Miss Vincent: | am a qirl has a habit of disappearing for Ea eee tone Getictives nineteen years of age and have days at a time, never telling me hie has hired wateh her!” been going with a young man one Were Ne does. | Khe - Laie ema a —— . - writing, calling up or e ; around. He seems very angry if what do Maxims of a Modern Maid; *" By Marguerite Mooers Marshall, hetinit o. (The New York Rreniug W Copyright, 1921, by We Irons Publish Cupid, during courtship, grafts a thin skin of courtesy on the ('°\) “0 1" rudeness of the natural man—but the operation is seldom +)" permanently successtul. WOMAN can get along without any man’s love, but without A ulus of masculine admiration she grows as pale and lifeless 4 deprived of sunlight When a man says that he late, the w who is suspicious pre ip suspected 18 stim 3 plants “Dear is dining at the club and won't be and the wife who doesn’t protesi home till splendid, should be. year my senior. to ha pany is not New York ke s. He then remains so without you me that ifn Her qualities me her We intend to be come engaged in a short time, but | | am somewhat puzzled whether I should accept the ring and then | let the young man obtain my pa- married soon. But, I try to dispute his love for me, advise? “PUZZLED.” b earned Miss Vincent months of courtship with a young lady | find that she is not prop: erly suited for me are beyond a question of But to exactly She doesn’t show en Courtship and Marriage their ap- MF” » to your only con- 1 have life. He coming nie else married After a doubt i} com- what it i} | The beraters of bobbed hair really needn't worry. Just because bobbing thusiasm. or pep. and {| don't is cool, comfortable, hygienic and—in the majority of case witractive, it imagine she will ever change, will be the most evanescent of fashions and probably will be followed by Giving her up will break her ‘ heart, but marrying her might tne revival of the “rat in all its horror, Resale nine When a girl refuses a young man’s “roposal, he sighs regretfully; when she accepts, the sigh is merely postponed. Mirriage wou Even if the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution is unoe more for tne way sou ter mally recognized by Congress, no man will thereby be set free from (ae or a man rea danger of domestic search and seizure. sf Although about fifty years haye elapsed since the inve ‘ \ telephone, 1 is not yet perfected, For there ix uo process by means of wach What shall | do? “MUCH PUZZLED.” youns a wife can be sure of getting her husband on the wire every time she cal feat his office, sy ct Uhant Love is the missing link between the animal and the human—and most \)\o Gniy fair to he of the time it IS missing t break off the @ou Fetter a few week No gentleman ever lies to a woman—eacept in the way of kindness, than @ lifetime of it th of your vere woman has to yourself it once rhuppiness | ATES EE How to Reduce Your Weight {Right in Your Own Home: The School Day Lunch By Emilie Hoffman. HH midday child is aj mothers, Ht that thi should be nutrition nplexing problem to very essential but not iol as to titerfere with the afternoon: studies. ‘The hurry and vexation at tending a delayed meal when the the child's time is limited 1s detrimen tal to digestion. Hence, it should be ready when the children come home nd should be served promptly. This meal is quite as important as the weeakfas: and dinner, and should be s carefully prepared. imple: to be preferr both from indpoint of health as well as A few noonday 1 ed as follows ra in any the previeus day's dinner, served on ey of buttered toast; a potato, (her baked or boiled in jacket, eaten) with butter and salt) and was, dish of ferina with frust syrup. 2 beef stew taining vegetables; Shin tea biscuit and honey. 4. Lan chop, baked potato, sliced or rowed! frit and coo , Creamed haddock, boiled or mashed potatoes, lettuce, treat fruit 6 Beiled potaters, codfish gravy, tring beans, custird Creain of bir apples and Potat tise jolly sandwiches. Cold meat, er ries with mille or ered showder, apple Wd and meal Bread should graham should tituted for whit uly bread The Fascination form excepting spinach, plain cake, milk if desired. Maiced lamb, beef or chicken from with wday old and oul ure suarEst- oup, toast, baked craokers, Lined potatoes, peas, or other each be sub- fried, Muscles of Entire Body Benefit by To-Day’s Exercise. By Doris Doscher. T certainly is a truism that you do never know what you until you try. to-d iustration ia Hable te make you feel that you ¢ but it re exercise, The first glance nnot pe orm thts ly is not as hard as |t looks, especially to those of y who have been following this course have trained your will, and obey carriage nd walk. The bearing of the ody on the one hand o going to strengthen tac shoulder, back and arms, notall, The holding of the and the b tension on the especially the spine are ficial, Notice that the horizontal possible. The and upper part ¢ 8g The movement ting down both h tise ward thi to a neatly with made perpendicular maintaining the balaner rite arm, Wh rkans of the body a th the one posit when you stand, what & great amount of be had by changing the the organs, ‘This not the tension on the spine lates the organs to better and action I urge you to try, even unauecessful at push-up erereise of po-day's for If you ouly body a few inches from the floor, tf this ls done without a body, its benefits ar you ‘will immediat zing and pulling ¢ you are unaceu use 1am sixteen years old and weigh ‘am four feet tall My body is very thin, but my legs Would you kindly 90 pounds. 1 are very stout. tell me the way { could reduce them? Mary L. You are very short for your age and this will tak our lege much st r than if a were taller, Wear NW shoes when you any standing Work to do and. massacre ‘ht and morning with : tiem rotary motion, cammencing ankle and working up help. 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