The
Mystery of the
Silver Dagger
By RANDALL PARRISH
Author of “The Strange
Case of Cavendish”
Illustrations by A. Weil
Copyright, by Randall Parrish
CHAPTER IX-—Continued.
a —
“Say, where the h—1 have you been?
What is this, a double-cross, Wal-
dron?”
“What you mean?" ejaculated the
other. “By Gott! it is rather you I
should ask why you not tell me the
trath?”
“Tell you! What the devil have I
got to tell you? Don't get funny with
me, You sent me a note this morning,
didn't you?”
“Sure 1 did.”
“Well, then, why didn’t you meet
me? D—n it, I've heen hunting you all
day long. What's the idea? Come,
blurt it out, before I wring your d--n
Jew neck.”
Waldron spread his hands, and lifted
his shoulders in an expression more
eloquent than words,
“What a man! You cuss me, but
not wait to hear why this all was so.
You sit down, and I tell you. Then
maybe you tell me something also.”
Harris stared at him, then sank into
the vacant chair opposite, still scowl-
ing angrily across the table,
paused at his elbow expectantly, and,
in response to something said, the
thief jerked out a surly answer,
“No, I don't want anything
with a little that's all;
now get out of here,
At this moment Francois
with our final course,
water, Yes,
"”
obliging us to
tne “curtains, loth
lowered thelr volces,
rothing of what
ing beyond
tnust have
our ears caught
said
was
“There, that will do, Francois,” 1
broke out, at last, impatiently. “We
will want nothing else at present,
When I need you again I will ring.
That is the bell, 1 presume.”
“Oui, M'sieur.”
“All right; then leave us alone for
a white ™
Neither one of us touched a thing,
the coffee growing cold in the cups,
as we endeavored to distinguish what
was going on at that second table out
in the main dining room. 1
around heside her, to where
peer out beneath the
fold, and gain glimpses of the
two men. They were talking ealrnest-
]iS0O
thus
inaudible amid
The anger and threat
they nearly
din of the place
were
caslonally could
words
we weave
into an understandable
or you'll never get out of here with:
out a hole through you. You think
you can double-eross me: I'll show
you a trick of my own!”
He was reaching for his gun, It
must have caught In his pocket, though
I wasted no time. It was his life or
mine, and [ gripped the empty wine
hgttle on the table and smashed a
vicious blow at his head, He went
down like a log, his body half project
ing through the curtains, while I
wheeled about barely in time to meet
the mad bull rush of Waldron. The
Russian could not have been armed,
for he came at me with bare hands,
For an
me throttled, scarcely
he had
lessly in the grasp of his arms. But
brute strength was all he possessed,
brute strength and ferocity. The bot
tle was crushed out of my fingers, vet
I wriggled partially free, and got one
hand twisted into his whiskers, jerk-
ing his head back, and side-wise, until
the strained neck threatened to crack,
and he had to release his grip to
protect himself, It was all over
minute, but hot while it lasted: I
know we struck against the girl,
to drive home
his face. I heard
him rip out a Hebrew oath, and saw
blood staining his lips. 1 tried to
break away from him, but it was no
use; yet
for a swift
have it straight to
crashed back across
hung there dangling,
and head in a broken
could strike again, or
my breath, the curtains
violently aside, and the
me a chance
fist square into
ing one
him
He
and 1 let
the chin,
the table,
arms outspread
dish. Before 1
even recover
were thrust
head-walter,
uppercut,
over Harris’
stared
in
they
came tumbling
Even as
“What happen here, M'sieur? What
* shrieked the excited French
man. “You keel ze men? What?”
“No; they're just knocked out. A
little private affair, that's all,” I sald,
exhausted to speak
clearly, “See
She may not have been altogether
pleased with my answer, for she sald
no more until we drew up at the hosel
entrance. She waited while | settled
with the chauffeur, and we crossed
the wide pavement together,
“It may be best for you not to come in 3
one never knows,"
“This is not a flaw parting, 1 hope #2
“Perhaps so, perhaps not. You do
not wholly trust me, Some day | mean
you shall, Good-night.”
I felt her hand in mine, just for a
moment ; then the doors opened and
closed, leaving me alone,
CHAPTER X
The Proof of Murder—The Back Room
of Costigan's
I watched her through
doors until vanished
crowd in the lobby
mit ber to go away
beyond my sight and knowledge—yet
I hesitated too long, until had
merged into the swirling crowd and
wus lost,
the glass
among the
I could not per
like this; to get
she
she
It was indeed a strange feeling of
which swept over me in
that moment, Never before had I felt
such depth of Interest in a woman, or
such regret at parting.
terly indifferent, she had nevertheless
become intwined with my life, her
presence a necessity for my happiness,
The soft pressure of her body, the
touch of her hand, was intoxication;
the glance of her eyes sent the warm
blood pulsing through my veins,
to an inspiration, a
to dream over, a hope
longer to be resisted.
This
be beyond
it with
me
memory
was strange, so strange as
understanding. I argued
myself, but The
would not
unknown
fo no
denied
woman,
sure,
identity was
result,
Here
original
yet
shrouded in
he
an
to be one
very
tively engaged in
the government
against
conspiracy against
of Chile, in a crime
human life
the authorized
revolutionary
agent of a
plotters—|
of her
not doubt
She
gang of
their reception us
and could
of my
Lad borne them instructions
in their
evidence OWN eves,
and stood
midst, in secret
speaking as one having authority,
More than that, even, she had refused
to reveal her
or acknowledge any other pur
She had used me to further her
they might be,
interest
this connection,
pose
ends, whatever prey-
her,
fold
ing
and
upon
yet
my personal
refusing to lift a
related, the
ceased suddenly,
to a pause
“You didn't
h—1 did?
I never knew
slipped him
girl rode down
I do; 1
as noise
came
surrounding
or the music
get it! Then who the
Me, I should say no; why
the old man had even
the dough. That d-—n
with him. Of course
them go out together:
that's why I thought I playing
safe to keep away. Somebody has
played us for suckers If you had
kept your d--n mouth shut we'd a-had
it easy.”
Waldron broke in, stung by this last
taunt into elevating his voice,
“What you mean, I Keep my mouth
shut? So help me, Moses, 1 tell no-
body.”
“The h—I1 you didn't!
the whole thing to Daly.
so himself,
last night,
saw
WHaHS
You blabbed
He told me
That's what I was doling
bluffing him out.”
“1 tell Daly? Where you
stuff? I ain't Daly
year. Was he in this deal?
not tell me of Daly before?”
“Tell you! I never knew it
he told me”
A waiter brushed past him, bearing
a tray, striking against one shoulder
as he passed, Harris glanced up with
a snarling oath, and, before I realized
the danger, his eyes must have caught
a glimpse of me beneath the draped
curtaln. Instantly the fellow was on
his feet, all else forgotten in a swift
wave of passion.
“There's the guy now!" he bhurst
forth. “He's hiding in that booth: I
saw him. Come on, and we'll have
the stiff cough up yet!”
I drew back swiftly, pushiog the
girl behind me. There was no place
in which to hide, no chance for
escape. Perhaps 1 could explain, but,
if not, then I must fight. The two
came plunging through the opening
and faced us, the heavy curtains drop.
ping behind them and shutting out all
view beyond. Harris, inflamed by
drink, glared about as though doubt.
ing the evidence of his own eyes, but
his expression was that of savage
hatred,
“H-1, If they ain't both of 'em here!
Say, this Is rich, So you two are In
cahoots, hey? Thought you'd play me
for a d--n fool, did you, Daly? Well,
I'll show you what you're up against
you and yer girl, Come now, where's
that boodle?”
“1 know nothing about it, Harris”
“You're a liar, This dame went
away with Alva In his car. [ saw her
go out with him. You cough up, both
git that
for three
Why you
seen
until
“What Is This, a Double-Cross, Wal.
dron?”"
thrust the first
“Hush
the lady
here, M'sieur,” and 1
bill I could reach into his hand
this up, will you, and let
and me get out of here”
He dashed about frantically,
mg his hands and gesticulating.
“Oui, oui! Eet shall be so. There
ees to be no trouble, no police. Ze
men attack you, M'sieur Daly—I see
eet all; you protect ze Madame. There
be no noise, no peestal—bien! Fran
cois, Jules, you will help ze lady an’
ze gentleman to go—quick.”
The two walter-guardians held back
the curtains for us to pass through,
The main dining room was not as dis
turbed as 1 anticipated it might
As we came forth and made our way
down the aisle under escort, were
gazed at curiously, but noe demonstra
tion followed,
A group of waiters stood before the
outer door, evidently collected there
to prevent any alarm from reaching
the outside, To the signal of Francois
these stepped aside, permitting us to
pass through into the vestibule.
I assisted my companion into her
cont, and then hastily struggled into
my own. She was pale, but her eyes
met my own bravely, and her hand
tourhed my arm as we went up the
steps. Above, all remained quiet and
dark.
“What next? I asked.
“1 believe there are taxis around the
corner.”
“Good ;
walking, myself,
to be taken?”
“Back to the hotel, please”
In the semi-darkness of the cab |
felt her hand touch mine gently, as
though half afraid,
“Oh, I was so frightened-—so sorry
to have brought youn there, It was all
my fault. The Russian had a knife”
“Yes, I know; I caught a glimmer
of it, but he went down and out for
the count before It could be used
There is nothing to worry over now."
“They did not get the money?”
“No, that is clear enough. Some:
body got the bulge on them, and they
are very properly sore. You heard
Harris swear you left with Alva.”
“Harris knows nothing about it; you
must believe me”
“1 intend to-—certainly as against
Harris”
wring
Iw
we
I would prefer riding to
Where do you wish
What could it but that she
mean,
understanding? The thought of
the stolen money, the murder of Alva,
recurred had
overheard him
on his accept-
ance ;
to me; the invitation 1
her {Oo
trip
the positive
had
for accompany
and her
assertion of Harris
fatal
done 20: her confessed
of
the nature of the
given into the
possession
with which he
her
had been
New York
Washington 1
no
to
remaining in in
stead of returning to
blot these things
hard I
them
not
matter how
out,
endeavored
reconcile with her denials, I
lingered
she
in my heart
answered, If
actuated by some worthy purpose, why
still refuse to confide in me?
Surely I had been sufficiently tested—
tun-
square,
a questipn
was honest,
was
loved, what necessity remained
the conceaiment of her name?
indeed, except shame at the
she* was playing In this sordid
of life?
part
dramn
that it
clearly demonstrated
had pierced Alva's heart.
no longer existed, for
still wore the dagger in her hat.
linr as the design was,
locked in my valise, which 1 had
picked up blood-stained on the floor
of the car, was not hers: it had been
wielded in its deadly work by some
other hand. But whose? Did she
know? Did she even suspect the as-
sassin? Was she even now endeavor-
ing to conceal his identity? These
questions were unanswerable: I could
only partially drive them back by
memory of the girl herself; it was
impossible to recall her vividly to
mind, and yet associate her with so
foul a crime,
I was still immersed In such
thoughts, mentally struggling for her
honor, and my own justification, when
I finally atthined the quiet of my room.
1 was squarely up against a stone
wall; there was no light perceptible
anywhere, Neither Harris nor Wal.
dron was guilty of this crime; they
were obliterated from further con-
sideration, These two worthies had
undoubtedly done their best, but had
been outgenersled by some one else;
and, whoever that other might be, he
had made a clear get-away, leaving
not even a lurking suspicion behind
him. It was the job of a master-thief,
an expert in crime-—or else had been
accomplished through the blind luck
of some one whose very Identity
cloaked any possibility of suspicion,
(TO BE CONTINUED)
I ———— EE —
It is a poor policy to buy books fo
the sake of the colored covers, or to
make friends for the sake of their
clothes,
When love meanders down the ave
nue common sense sneaks wp an alley,
THE DRAPED HAT
Materials Used in Dresses Popu-
lar for Headgear,
Gingham and Linen and Dotted Swiss
and Organdie Used for Sum.
mer Chapecaux,
There has been no sudden leap from
shaped to draped hats, writes a
torrespondent. The change has been
gradual, but the smartest thing that
one can do in the way of headgear is
to wear a hat that is made of some-
thing other than the long-necepted
hat stuffs, The milliners used to say
that this and that fabric would not
"make up” well for hats, but now the
feeling is that they at nothing
when It comes to fashioning a hat out
ot some strange fabric never
used for that purpose,
Then there are hats of gingham and
ilnen and dotted swiss and organdfe—
all of the materials, in fact, that are
used for summer cotton dresses, Some-
times they are fitted to the shapes
underlying them and at other times
they choose to drape themselves about
8 smaller shape, forming deep folds
and becoming twistings
A fashion that has appeared in spots
during the last few that of
wearing a hat to match, in some way,
the material of the gown For In-
there was seen a tallored
dark blue inconsplcu-
ously trimmed and bound with
and worn with a white
Then there was worn
short-brimmed sallor made
heavy the
and trimmed
hats
stop
weeks is
of linen
white
blouse,
with this a
the
Hnen fitted to
with a
|
FEV Ter ETT Ye
Embroidered Kid Hat in Red and
Black and Hat of Colored Duvetyn
and Quills.
searf of white the freshness
and crispness of
to the generally cool
Itself
Most of
for
and
organdie
which
largely
» gown
the summer its are large,
heat
the demand
sort of protection And
of the sweetest of the really summery
the simple reason that the
sun of season really
some
hats are made either of white
lightly organdie,
Or very
inted
bread get
grating the
nutmeg
Should
scorched in
parts
your cake or
the oven, try
off with a
grater,
Be Used Wher Floor Coverings
Are Washed.
Rugs should be kept ciean
good carpet sweeper or electric vacu-
will, if not removed, injure the nap.
Do not sweep Wilton or Axminster
rugs hard at first as the tufts are lia-
ble to loosen before they are pressed
down by usage.
All Wilton and Axminster rugs are
“sheered” when finished, consequently
light fluff or loose wool will sweep out
for some time. This is a fefiture of
the fabric and not a defect.
Do not pull out any knots or tufts,
Cut them off even with the surface
of the mgs. The tufts in any domes.
tic rug can be deliberately pulled out.
This is due to the nature of the weave,
Protect your rugs from bright or
strong sunlight, as all domestic rugs
will fade some.
soap, with tepld, not hot water, else
the alkali of stronger cleansers will
eat into the surface and destroy the
color, Never flood the surface with
water, It is best to wash about a
yard at a thine, rinse with clear wa.
ter and let dry thoroughly,
Given a coat of varnish, linoleum
survives a much longer period of wear,
Before varnishing, make sure that the
surface is free from grit or grease,
Let varnish dry over night before
witlking on the floor.
Waxed linoleum is easier to clean
with a dust mop. Dust and grease
wl) got stick to It —Detroit News,
| SCARF FOR THE COOL NIGHTS
>
I
wide, of plaid brush wool in gray,
white, black and heather, shown re.
tion,
"RIGHT SORT OF ACCESSORIES
Dainty Collar and Cuff Sets, Bright
Sash or Perky Bow Will Do
Wonders,
little
other
“She had on the smartest
{ " . .
| walsteoat,' sald a woman the
]
| day In discussing the
friend she met
morning's
couldn't recall a
the
except that it was
during =a
shopping, and she
thing
waisteont
about the sult with which
Wis worn
{little f Of some
» that
nence
al sul
All of
accessories deserve all
plain dark
which helps to pros
the promi
accorded in the
OTT,
they have ever
f things
been
ene « sartorial,
and
trans.
smart, clean
exquisitely
cuff set r
collar and ff
nay
ral seasons
up the
is almost
suit or frock seve
something quite to
n style And there
to what may be done
iit or frock
}
3 lor
rie and desig
nin x
SWaAgLer
Kg Sports
gort of accessories
¢
forming it into =a
if the right
chosen A
costume
ow 5 4 « +, reg?
are bright sash, a correct
tie or a perky bow will do wonders
TAFFETA HAS CHARM FOR ALL
the Wearing Apparel of
Milady.
favorite
way of developing a
fashioned of taffeta material
tiered or scalloped skirt
Fringes and uncut edgings have dis-
1 in thelr
even at the beginning of sum-
of taffeta
and
appeared from view, an
COR
came ruchings
little
Ince edging,
ther
of
int
orna-
queer wheels ornaments
the latter frequently
and the
favor
may
ed to match the gown,
h
mentat has gained in
ion
Speaking of elaboration, it ha
made of chiffon
:
eaves velvet, taf
are
feta and even organdie
Shoulder Coming In,
The shoulders are
of
frocks Another
that hangs
sometimes from a
to the
a feature of a good
for a
attention in the new
thing is the deep
from the shoulders,
straight ofi-the-
waist This is
many frocks,
coming In
good deal
bertha
shoulder line,
fabric as organdie
:
FASHIONS IN BRIEF.
Smart suits are being made of black
taffeta,
i Small hats of black
| edged with narrow ruching.
Swagger coats have high buttoned
neck and narrow fitted shoulders.
Large collars are no longer seen,
| but chin collars, which may be worn
! high at the neck or open, are much in
| evidence.
{ Charming evening gowns of taffeta
are trimmed with tulle in a matching
| shade. French blue and jade are the
i colors most frequently seen.
| The soft wrist effect of the gauntlet
glove is going to make them a popu-
iar hand covering this fall. Brown,
black, beaver and gray are the colors
most in demand.
There are some attractive seta of
angora scarfs for children, in both
neutral and plaid effects. They are
worn about the shoulders, and are
finished with two big patch pockets in
the front. A narrow belt is used
and is buckled to place,
Beading.
A unique effect was found on a re.
cent importation wherein a single
large bead was used on the middie
thread of hand-made fagoting. The ap-
pearance was of a line of beads, un.
attached to any material.
Economy.
Panels and irregular hem lines,
growing in popularity, have an eco.
nomic value. Last year's too short or
too long gown can be brought up to
date by means of them,
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The Kitchen
Cabinet 71>
CULL EEE EEE EEE EEE TEER ES
(@, 1921, Westera Newspaper Union )
in
HIHHIN
Sut words are things
drop of ink, falling lke dew
thought, produces that which
thousands, perhaps millions,
Byron.
and & small
MpOon a
makes
thing
MUTTON WITH SAUCES,
Mutton
many
would be far more
homes If care in
the skin were
The woolly flavor so ob-
Jectionable Is found In
the skin. If the animal
has been well dressed
there should be no strong
flavor,
popular
removing
ohserved,
There are two ways of
cooking mutton For
those who gre fond of
the mutton flavor it ia
cooked to bring out the
flavor; the other unites it
with highly flavored vegetables or sea-
way
produce a combination
One of the important things to re
member in serving mutton and ‘amb
with the gravy containing any or
fat is to have It piping hot, as the fat
80 quickly that it
the
leaves an
ton, service plates, platters and gravy
dishes, should be heated,
Roast Saddle of Mutton.—A saddle
mutton Is
well
f
of the cut off in one
iON
with salt and pep-
a rack
hot
ten
wound, de.
£ pan on
with flou Bake
ing frequently
in a
'
and dredge
st and allow
oven, ha
” « %
wr fifteen minutes to the
pending upon whether it is to
The |
e san
be rare
sutton is
» with
well done,
roasted in th
a brown
rant jelly allow
two
tablespoonfuls #EN
all
desired
OF
cook
broth
the
cupful of gravy desired off
the fat and measure
amount, add three ablespoonfuls
flour for each two of fat and
until whned J
one cunt
Mme Cuj
well bre
water
or
the pro-
As
boll ng tn
portions of flour and fat Sea-
whe
given
soi with salt and pepper and add one
glass of currant of
STavy This make
for
Jelly to a enpful
iOUS Sayce
reheated
Caper Sauce.— Melt
vupful of butter, add two tablespoon-
fulg of flour nd cook thoroughly
Pour on and one-half
mutton broth, add one
mutton
one-third
} of a
one
cupfuls
half
the
CHapers
one-half
drained from
teas oonful
3
(les he
may
Is served wi
All that Is
through work
product
great
and
Buccess treads orn
right efMort.-
the heels o
Samuel Smiles
SUMMERY DISHES.
a cholee of any of these ap-
i ms which wil}
lad combinati«
supply the family
for a week or
t Hard
with
wo: woked
CEES
and maye
lettuce
MALIA I Re
and
cooked asparma-
gus, or tomato
with asparagus:
with chopped cucum-
head lettuce with
dressing; green pepper
shredded, mixed with cottage cheese,
bolled dressing; watercress and egg.
pepper grass, radishes and Freoach
dressing; orange and pineapple with
French dressing; spinach with eggs
and boiled dressing: lettuce with
peanuts onions and French
stuffed
bers
toquefort
Or asparagus;
dressing.
Chicken Jelly Salad. —Soften
teaspoonful gelatin
one
in four
add te
one cupful of bolling chicken broth,
stir till well dissolved, adding salt, pep.
onion Juice and celery salt to
Chill until cold, then add
of this to a cupful of finely
chopped cooked chicken in layers
with the broth as It hardens, adding
carrots or beets cut in
shapes to decorate, Let each layer
become firm before adding another
Cream of Spinach Soup.—~Wash twe
quarts of spinach and place in =
saucepan over a moderate fire, add
ing no water. Stir with a fork and
leave the kettle uncovered. Cooked
in this way It loses none of its flaver
and little color. When tender put
through a sieve and add to it six cup
fuls of thin, white sauce prepared ss
follows: Take onefourth of a cup
ful of butter, one-third of a cupfnl of
flour and cook until bubbling het,
then add four cupfuis of chicken
broth; cook until smooth and add two
cupfuls of milk. Season to taste and
serve with croutons,
Golden Parfait.-—Take one-half cup
ful of finely chopped French fruit and
soak over night In orange juice to
cover, Cook two-thirds of a cupful
each of water and sugar together un.
til it Is thick enough for frosting.
Pour the hot sirup In a fine stream on
five wellhenten egg yolks: beat until
the mixture thickens, setting the pan
over hot water. Reat until cold
Fold in one and one-half eupfuls of
heavy cream whipped, Put into a
mold In layers with the fruit. Pack
and let ripon In fce and salt.
Nerie Magwar
of