Copyright by Charlies Scribner's Sone CHAPTER V--Continued. wen] Soe I then jotted down on a scratch pad this memorandum: *“The young woman representing her self as Mrs. Bashford and now estab. lished in my uncle's house is one or all of the following persons: “1. Uncle Bash’s widow. “2. An impostor. “8. A spy of some: sort, pursued by secret agents, “4. Violet Dewing, an actress. “5S. The most interesting and loveliest and gost charming girl the world.” The following day nothing of impor- tance happened, though Alice and Mrs, Farnsworth again spent the morning In the woodland, presumably studying Searles’ play. My thoughts galloped through my head in a definite formula: ‘If she is not my annt—" “If she is i impostor—" “If she Is a spy playing a deep gnme !n the seclusion of Bar- ton—" “If she is the actress Searles Is seeking—" At any rate, I would re- spect her wish to play the through ; the dangers of carrying the story-book idea to one of half a dozen possible conclusions were not f{ncon- the in game should fashion, If I had expected Searles and his play to be introduced into the table- finish the tale in her had and woodland for the search watched them In of Searles’ long ideal of his “Lady Larkspur,” was afraid They enjoyed walking In they said, and when I charged them with in along, Alice immediately tramp later In the afternoon. i the wood, selfishness not ta ~—I have loads of letters to write, but woods again.” “Letters to all my good fairies” she laughed when I went for bh you mustn't at She suggested that look the addresses!” walk to we herself, We went through the woods “Constance and I here this morning,” she when the big boulder, “Let me see: I'll try a little trick to test the of fate. Give me those letters. I If this falls with address up, I'll it" and she chose one and 1 } the others; “if the fla I'u She sent It branch caught a then jt fell, and Iny weed. “No decision!” 1 cried. act perpe: She 1elt think it les dress side” fore you may ret and it goes int “These letters swer a lot of dared run away gested, “The thought does you ni You promised not to me to let things take their 1 must say that you are improving. At times you clous—yes, you know take it all in all, you do very At the office dro the letters but one into the chute. really did fall a little to the glide?" she I gave my Judgment that the Stood straight on edge, ine lining neith- er way. “If my life hung In should certainly not had been so timid.” “Suppose,” were to tell you that If I mail letter the effect will be to detain in America for some tine: if 1 don't send it, I shall have to write another that’ will mean that I shall go very soon. If 1 stay on at Baffon instead of going home to take up my little part again for England In the war, it will be an act of selfishness——just some more of my foolishness, more of the make-believe life that Constance and I have been living here,” “I want you to stay,” 1 said earnest. ly, taking the letter. “Let me be your fate Inghis—in everything that affects your life forever” SWe walked quickly to the door, and I dropped the letter into the chute and hurried after her, “You didn’t turn round,” 1 said as we started down the street.” “For all you know, I've got the letter In my pocket.” “Oh, I'm not & bit frightened! It © would be just as Interesting one way | as another.” | “But I want you to stay forever,” 1 declared as we walted on the curb for a truck to pass, were said we inal destroy it.” straigh grow sSuspi- you well,” all “It address post she questioned, act where fate this the answered, “when I've known you only seven days.” As “They've geen wonderful days, It really 06 difference about let. ters or your duties elsewhere, Where you go 1 shall certainly follow; that's 1 something 1 should like to have un- derstood here and now.” Loltering along the beach on our way home, 1 was gulitily conscious that I was ‘making love rather ardent- ly to a lady who had Introduced her self to me as my uncle's widow. The sensation was, on the whole, very agreeable, “Mr. Torrence and Mr. Antoine announced as we ing the dinner-table, “Mr. Raynor?" asked Alice, pray, Is Mr. Raynor?” Their arrival together chilled me. a chill Increased by Torrence's frosty greeting as he gripped my hand angrily and hissed in my ear: “You've decBived me whole business! 1 suggest leave the room.” I was walking toward the when Mrs. Farnsworth protested, “You not Allee, there Is no reason why Mr. Singleton should leave us." “Of course Allee, in a wicker rocker. gnconcernedly piving the ostrich-plume fan. “There may 1 Torrence, Raynor” were leav- “Who, {hia F030 ahout that door going? are is not snid She was established 3 rine he going, at ease be began “Oh, nothing that Bob can't hear!" “Very well muttered disapproval. He fidgeted for a moment and tried to catch Raynor's eye. but Raynor's fuce expressed amusement. 1 found myself king Raynor very much. “Mr. Raynor told me that he ‘wished to speak to Mrs. Bashford privately,” id Torrence, “If he's satisfied, I'm I have no objection to Mr. Sin- gleton's remaining. 1 regret that duty Is a disagreeable one.” “Really!” murmured Alice % “I am convinced. beyond any " sald Torrence, sharply, ques. “that “Really!” Murmured Alice. ate not the widow of the late ond B. Bashford “That statement,” said Alice without nguld flutter of the fan, correct-—quite correct) inly. It is entirely «1 Mrs. Farnsworth, your coming here as yon did you will pard in my frankness, susceptible of very disagreeable cone structions, ' It is my painf He choked upon his dut smiling broadly. iw wt fel a true,” a ul Ait Fr —— ¥ until Ray. nor s 1 poge, “1 find my duty really a privilege.” “Not only nre you not Mrs. went on with the ut- most good humor, “but yoa are a very different persdn. I should explain I refresent the American state department, and” that our government has been asked by the British embassy to find you and deliver a certain snid dashiord,” he “Oh, papa wants me to come home 1” cried Alice. “It's droll, Constance, that papa should have thought of making an affair of state of us, Dear papa will always Indulge me just so far, and then he becomes alarmed.” “He's certainly alarmed now!” Inughed Raynor. “But the ambassa- dor has warned us to be most tactful and circumspect, You may not know that Sir Arnold Seabring is on his way to this country on a confidential mission, That, of course, Is not for publication.” “Sir Arnold, Seabring? gasped Tor rence, “The father of the Honorable Miss Seabring,” replied Raynor with an elucidating nod toward Alice, “But how=" 1 began. “Mrs, Bashford, the widow of your uncle, is the Honorable Miss Seabring's aunt. Is that quite correct?” “It Is ull true,” sald Alice, "1 am a fraud, an impostor. You might go on and say that Mrs. Farmsworth is the wife of Sir Cecil Arrowsmith, But all the guilt 1s mine. It was my Idea to come here and play a little, beenanse 1 knew Aunt 'Allce wonldn't mind. She knew just what I meant to do: geally she did, Mr. Torrence! 900000000 5% to use the house; which 1 should have shown you If we had got sn a pinch. But it seemed so much more fun just to let matters take thelr course, It's a pet theory of mine that life Is a dull affair unless we trust to luck a little, After my gone out East to visi! Aunt who Is a great roamer, 1 to hurry back to England. the first time I've played hide-and-seek with my family. 1 was always deing for my general waywardness {| should rever have known you, Why, 1 shouldn't have griatlemen! It has all ential i This Raynor seeing nothing known been yon, 80 de nnive confession nmused greatly, but Torrence in It was but a dangerous ! escapade, “In the name of the Balubridge | Trust company, 1 must notify yeu” he began, “that by representing your. self as person, possession of a large property ———" “But paying all | OWDH expenses; we haven't taken | money from you” pleaded Alice. “Of You wouldn't do such a thing,” affirmed taynor. * My in- structions are to give you nny In fact, the ment of the United States is full responsibility until your father arrives” “May I go on and clarify matters for { these gentiemen, for Mr. Torrence at { least is entitled to a full explanation? “Constance,” Allee, { with a fittle shr another entering into § we've heen our any Course i sum of money ask, you govern Pp instructed i to for assume yon sald have been caught! | spolled for us. Just Please go on ¥ ' the have to i Raynor, lean state department about us?™ “That i Yery unusual Amer say what does you are persongiity.” ! Raynor, his eyes twinkling. i not at endowed all content to remain In that sorts of your friend to and followed fn which n were a ittle gir “1 was sevem ™ sald Alice, "and nice to ma™ you like playing at being all other persons, Once, 80 the ambassador confided me, you ran away band ist have been when you ‘ery the ry Rypaies “And then you show were stage" “A { claimed, | “Bat dreadful you | re ally your have Mrs. Farnsworth, ished actresses harge of youl never knes rmsworth, lau : lice Mrs. Fa her chaperon ns but Alice's father knew tl found .it ont ff would sp ndventare for her, Allee £ well as her precep- | trose I Alice must Alice, little” resumed my ine Miss be discouraged {rom adventure in that Tres far too talented: thers's her becoming a great laynor, of a part that Honorable shall structions the ! Seabring | any further | tion: she's | danger of minary. “That was settled when you that letter for me. It was to me. mailed pear in a most adorable comedy.” (TO BE CONTINUED.) Trace Pedigree for Centuries. Speaking of old families and family trees, English and Americans pride themselves on ancestry have rea. gon to envy the Arabs, many of whom can trace thelr family line back through many centuries by means of anthentic documents. Prof. Talcott Willinms, an American who was born and spent his youth In Turkey and has traveled much since In oriental eoun tries, says the descendants of MoRam- med are numerous all over the Mos. lem world—in Arabia, Somaliland and Phst Aftica—and that they prove thei line by these records, which they value highly. There are also many descend. ants of Abu Bekr, the Immediate suc cessor of Mohammed. The leading Moslem family In Jerusalem are the Khaldl, descendants of Kakled, who conquered Syria 1.800 years ago and whese descendants « Have kept their genealogical records Intact for all that period, A NAAN. Sound Advice, 4 Some young fellows think that it 1s smart,” “clever,” and a sign of brav- ery to drive near the edge of a preci pice; to spend what ecgsh they have freely; and to be a good fellow and take the risk someone olse firges upon them. This is the sign of inexpert ence and Inck of real business kpowl edge and experience. Play safe. Keep clean. Be strong. Be true, and you will never regret iL-~Exchange, CENTRE HALL, PA. y meet the needs of midsummer, it would be hard to more excelle particular than find one the novel begins by slotn~which is to look b It Is a but embodying the las handsome it is an orig! design and it to be informal enough og . Can aaraiy froc) conirives prove very useful. ne imagine an occasion would seem out of itself to all grounds, French blue and white pongee, embroidery In white, blue and has been handled with consummate skill in this masterpiece. White pre dominates in the which takes advantage of the vogue for accordion plaiting and Is made with four panels of blue set In it. The texture of pon- gee slik, like that of georgette, where this place, It sorts of summer back with black, skirt, Hives . accordion plaits; hard and wre ior raisin for a little At each side ik-covered od of pongee 1 the hottom Above this ) CVes fn and of the blouse neck an effec. dexign of solid figures In A hat of white brald georgette, canvas shoed with plain silk formal character of parasol of white silk with fled 3 with ve 198 ous the dress, stockings, t Dear the tume in which there is nothing that (RRRRRARRRRA ERE SUewW hers who are VERYBODY is going ~gay the costumers midsummer, They are making sil sorts of clothelito wear at all sortg of places; for Americans are exploring | their own counfty, as well as other quarters of the world, and demand ap- parel sulted to all regions. But a vast majority will go to the usual summer resort where they are sure of comforts | and amusements, and what they are buying Is more Interesting than the toggery of those who are going to far | lands or unusual climes, The. younger women are earnestly engrossed with all their belongings. | but thelr earnestness blossoms into | rapture when party frocks come up | for consideration. They have a cholee | that includes quaint gnd demure | styles, borrowed from those of a half | century or so ago, br frivolous and | sometimes daring modes, sponsored by | great French names, or just pretty | dresses that do n im a long lope. | nge—but are gayly satisfied to be American of 1020, One of these youth. | ful and modest frocks appears above, | along with n demure pannier deess | of taffeta and lace, Rither of these | 4 Is sure to score a triumph when the! others of its kind, Georgette crepe and lance over an lightful model In which adPordion plaits are used to such advantage. A long underskirt is made of the plaited georgette and finished with a picot edge at the bottom, Over this a long tunic of fine, net top lace is bon dered at the boteom with plain geor- gette. The under bodice is of plain georgette draped with lade and has elbow sleeves of lace. A full peplum of plaited georgette widens the hips There 1s a sash soft satin ribbon, like tha ish for thee sleeves, of wide, In the other dress the skirt is made of Ince flouncing and the overgarment of taffeta with corded edges. The bodice is wrinkled over a fitted lining and the skirt draped into panniers, finished with net flounces, bound along the edge with taffeta to make them a fy Perfumed Musling, Powdered orris root under the iron. ing blanket will perfume the musling * One single day ls not so much to look upon. There ls some way Of passing hours of such a Hmit C&n face A single day: but place Tov man, days before sad Eyes Too many days for smothered sighs-- And we lose heart Just at the start We ~George Kings, SWEET BANDWICHES TO TAKE THE PLACE OF CAKE. A sweet sandwich 15 a dainty which may be made in an em®rgency when small cakes are not at hand, and they are always approprigte to serve with lemon- ade, tea, cocoa or coffee, Cinnamon Sand. wiches — Use white or Boston, brown bread, unbut- tered. Mix three of granulated sugar with one teaspoonful of cinnamon. Spread a gllce wi einnamon and sugar mixt tablespoonfuls th the ure and well buttered with og Cover | with a slice ! | butter. These go well with cor Date and Orange Sandwiches.-~ end one.hal " send one-half cupful of fine chi am Of/. t . 1 Wo tables Hoe, Coconut Sandwiches. cupful of freshly grated | quarter one tens | BPO | add —~ ches —Mix ey with two » baked about an inch i rry Sandwiches. Take Fest } ful fresh f cuj : crosswise spoonful spoonfuls | spread Lay or single | in a Alice of ries bread Neapolitan i three huttered -— Grind nuts fine three tablespoon- i with make of Sandwiches, tablespoonfuls of pistachio ut to a paste, ‘ fuls of preserved cherries: mix 4 softened fondant or honey to the consistency to spread Spread on buttered white bread. Oriental Sandwiches. Take one-half i nger and fine: i % » 1 Pe | eupful each of preserved g : a @ 1 3 cx urd | candied orange peel CROP Pea hire tablespoonfuls vf thick encar | GOOD THINGS FOR THE FAMILY. whic and one wh sift our, to Crusy . mix well AWAY { become cool This n & ‘he | for three covered pies and the pa is delicate and tender. | Cherry Sponge.—Tike two { of canned cherries, two three. fourths of a cupful of one fourth of a cupful of hot water, threé- | fourths of a cupful of flour, ode spoonful of lemon juice, two teaspoon- fuls of baking powder and one-fourth of a teaspoonful galt. Beat the yolks of the bges until thick and Jen colored. Add half the sugar gradus 3 and beat until Add the flour mixed and sifted wigh the baking pow- der and salt, Add the whites of the eggs beaten stiff and dry. In the bot. tom of a buttered baking dish put the cherries. Pour the batter over and bake In a moderate oven forty ming utes, If the cherries are tart sprinkle them with sugar before covering them with the batter. The sauce from the fruit will be all that is necessary to serve with the padding. Scalloped Noodies.—This is a dish which offers a variety of combina tions. Prepare the noodles—those made at home are much better than the carton variety. Take veal and chicken broth with gravy and smsll pieces of the meat, make layer of the noodles, meat and gravy and finish the top with crumbs. Bake in a hot oven long enough to cook the noodles, Semve hot as a luncheon dish. This is calied warmein in Chinese restaurants, Cherry Cake. Cream Ther three tablespoonfuls of shortening and one cupful of sugar: add one egg well beaten and two-thirds of a rupful of milk with two cupfuls of flour alter. nately, sifting two teaspoonfuls of bak. Ing powder and a half teaspoonfy! of galt. Mix well and cover the top of the eake with a quart of pitted cher ries: sprinkle with cinnamon and bake. Half the sugar may be used in the enke, thagrest reserved and mived with the cherries, : cunfals pina CUR, Sugar, en- of smooth, #
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