Mystery of the Silver Dagger By RANDALL PARRISH Author of “The Strange Illustrations by A. Weil Copyright, by Randall Parrish CHAPTER XIV-—Continued, Der “Philip Severn,” he repeated slowly, his glance wandering again to my face, “You are a friend of#Clement Brecken ridge—is that right?” “Why, yes,” in surprise, Known him for some years.” “I thought so; I don't forget a face often, but never heard your name be fore. 1 was waiting at the bank to see Breckenridge a few days ago, when he came gut with you from his private office. He seemed very friendly. Well, now, Mr. what's takin’ place in here? Some hot fight, hain’ there?” His tone friendly enough, and it was quite evident that my acquaint ance with the had given me a “This is the end of the Alva murder and robbery.” I said directly: the men the there senseless, while the were after there untouched.” “Good God! “So you didn't know Well, I'll tell killed to gain » “I have Severn, been was banker already new standing is other lies In money is also in What » Init money about that even ! Alva a large sum whicl for revolutionary These such a payn waylald him. 1 order get “Who did it?” - I think murder and is The other going you, was possession had heen Chile about in out purposes fellows inside found ent hey had to kill him in to the money.” not quite VW He plunged from a i down is still am nre sure, Caspar ine comm wd below alive and in the* spoils know him, Russi Jew the i tine story briefly now, two and hid in that closet, ould overhea: sion of the I kh t i i I'egson (oo sis wiiere 18K im dis ing a div ’ he two quarreled during which ne was foreed through the wind: Then’1 best Waldrot t as you f tried break : out ear the £01 i of ellows to The sergeant puzzled “1 guess good, Mr. Severn,” he as ington?” “Y os Ohio.” “Where I Id him, naming the hotel which was registered “All right, bit; Morris, run petrol ; out of Kelly, the door.” I followed him and the fourth into the inner office. It but the sergeant the scene iu ata glance und the shattered window bent over the Waldron. “How “Alive, a crack “Glve 4 word ough admitted ive who you in at the down call body down and have get that em they ox with there first when nne ; You stay bere, Halsey at was a wreck, 00k picked his WABY across to The policeman outstretched figure Carr? but got a h +1 is ie CUSs all right, on the him a in the face, Is this the grip you was telling me about, Mr, Revern?' “Yes; it's locked, but supposed to be full of yellowbacks.” He pulled it forth from beneath the grasp of Waldron's arm. “All right; I'll see It here. 1 guess you'll have to go afong with us, Mr. Severn; the captain will likely want ter ask -i coco,” glass of water safe out o Rome questions.” CHAPTER XV. The Private Secretary I told my story to the captain much more In detail, and Breckenridge being found, stood sponsor for my identity, so that I was not detained. The next morning I testified before the coroner's Jury over the crushed body of Wine, and later appeared in the room of the grand jury which indicted Waldron, On both these occasions I told enough to make matiers reasonably clear, yet carefully avoided any direct mention of Miss Gessler. No doubt her name would be brought into the case later. but I was determined it should net be Introduced through any indiscre. tion my part, Krantz's name was used, but only indirectly, and the im pression was left upon me that in fluence was being brought to bear to shield the banker from any direct connection with the crime, I knew that when the time for trial I could scarcely hope to escape thus easily, © Under cross.ex. amination by the defendant's attorney, the whole affair would be probed to the very bottom, and 1 should be compelled to disclose every bit of in- formation 1 possessed, In the mean while 1 must discover the girl, and learn from her own lips, If possible, gust how deeply she was involved. ‘hen, and then only, could I dectde upon my own future course. But how was 1 to locate her? |] had nothing on came io gulde me In the search. There were only two people to whom I could turn for even a suggestion—Krantz, the banker, and Sarah Waldron. 1 doubted if either would reveal the truth, but 1 could use the threat of exposure against Krantz, and might thus terrorize him Into revealing the truth, 1 decided that if the girl did not call me by phone before noon the next day 1 would certainly exhaust every effort to find She assuredly learn by that time had ‘oecurred, but, whether desired or not, I was not willing let her drop out of my life. 1 learn, at feast, whatever Krantz knew about her. The hours dragged message, the would what 850 to her, she bringing merely strengthening and In creasing my Interest, After a lonely lunch, in which her face seemed before me, I took a taxi and direct to the bank, I crossed the mar ble-floored lobby and approached a desk rather doubtfully. A middle aged man up from his work, and listened quietly to my question, examining my card attentively, “Ah, United consular service—] see I regret that Mr. Adolph Krantz Is not in the bank today In facet he ix out of town, possibly for a week. Yes, he left Washington, Per- talk secre away no silence my resolution ever drove glanced yes, States [O Say for rather suddenly haps with his tary.” I hesitated decided to hat might “1 wili if pleas moment.” . you might yet almost as quickly develop. Just a you for good sir, The third door left, walk “Very down that cor find it itor to the will think: right in. ajar, 1 ”" I proceede » (directed, the glass partitions of the ban n one side, of KOs partly apen, giv before 1 had far private Hi business of was bending over the Work I'he third stood ing me a glimpse within The the ar ries ventured piace of a than downtown brary fice A in further desk, | With msied at some me close and then sit down all I turhbed we will am never dis shut. Mr, would oa ven if other motive I door is Yes, curiosity is the hest I was you certain Re to seek me there wi iE no did not phone 80 you came here” “I had formation Krantz to try “And I was to “None Not speaking “Oh, two cholces-—to through Waldron i first.” had here?” but seek in Adolph chose either or Sarah Krantz really found whatever Why yet do I know with.” von you fio susple he should even whom I am VOR, do-—~Marie junta.” She laughed, her eyes spark- ling. “Does not that satisfy?" “Far from it; 1 believe 1 titled to even more.’ “Indeed you are. 1 have the of being also private secretary to Mr, Adolph Krantz. Now. what next?” “Well, when he writes you a heck, what name he make it payable to? “Let me see; did you ever know any one called Tom Longdale?” “Did 1! Why, great Scott! you cane not mean that you are actually Helen? It Is not possible.” “Oh, yes, it is; little girls grow up, you know, And now If you will be very good and quiet I am going to tell. you Just how it all happened. What Jed me to become a desperate conspirator, and--well, yes—a famous detective. _ Are yon all ready for my confession” She rested her hand on mine, and permitted my fingers to close over it, in a spirit of frank good fellowship “Then listen: It may make you shudder in some of its blood-curdiing - am en does possibly actions dotalle, and mny recon sider my unwomanly, Now just be quiet until I finish." Her eyes met mine ecarfiestly, but I felt 1 could percelve a certain plead Ing In her depths, yon very “I am Tom Longdale's sister Helen. As you doubtless know, financially there Is no neceskity for my seeking employment. Indeed I did not seek it, but was Induced to accept this po- sition at the request of Mr. Krantz, who has been a lifelong friend of my father's. I enjoy the work, however, and have been here now nearly three Adolph Krantz is a man, and I am to hig He is an Austrian by birth, and has found it more or less difficult to get away from that influence. Much money from Europe through his hands in finn neing various schemes, and among others this fund was intrusted to years, most able sarvice, lov. devoted passes revolutionary him. At first of business, without suspicioning purpose, but later learned how money was being expended. ment he became doubtful, Mr, absolutely severed all While this was thoroughly understood officially, in Washington, where he re- his in suspicion, circles, underhand still be » could be used for their pur Ceriain rod work eel “Yet he accepted the trust?” “In a but SOON way, with ns he was full facts bank i secretary, and then for the first time what ily told They ad 1 Known Yes: Ax him intent, word se reached that to thus used, he lald the ol his hefore the officials this was present as I have already vised make the onlot immedia to He the was and ted to ac through the detnlls dire« thus learn i ‘re was delay: for not quite and refused to Proof tired #41 un i Some ren Alva ready draw the {Oo go of con 'y lack Mr, would to Wash was Was onsu mated Krantz, belong afraid ths he be followed he went gaEain ing had dered siory “The valise, Some money was, all might be opened ! Fach ant were afraid fore an arrest could be made had il money oni the not and together the amount did fifteen hundred were all ected Wine? his office if did marked GLIsy EH I know ondered yon Were yon | i followed you In” I had known; I 1 dared to but that all, ta. but I frightened him so whén 1 exhibited that hat pin 1 felt that he have nione, would tured n I su Yen wore than Cem toned YON: was absolutely convine ed guilty.” no reason to believe he such a weapon? whntever: | “You had possess] “None merely (ook a I think now the pin used be Sarah Waldron, but how it ean only be determined through a confession by her husband.” hance, to there lier eyes lifted again to mine, ques. “Was my course right or wrong, im- the “Undoubtedly fow although I have had right, agine girls would “You woman?” My bhandelasp tightened, and eyed dropped before the message must have instantly read in mine. “This has been a test of us both which we will never regret,” 1 an- | soberly, “for It has brought | faith, hope, love; is this not true?” She did not move, or glance up, but I caught the whispered response of her lips believe in me still? in the hep she gswered (THE END) Alone In the Jungle. Mrs. Clementi, an English woman | who bas achieved a reputation as a | traveler and explorer says: “To be | alons even for a minute in the jungle | 8 alarming, for such Is the profound | silence nil ground that one has a ter | rifying sense of being Inimically | witched by unseen things” Of the ! forest noises one of the most uncanny : i€ the howling of baboons, “When they | are of at hand, the whole alr is | vitly the din, so that you can- | not tell from which direction it pro Every nerve In your body tin ind there is a curious fascioa- | the great volume of sound” | Ny mlive coeds tion Is Garments Are Made to Give Youthful Appearance. | Embroideries Are Given Much Em- phasis—Braid Favorite Means of Embellishment, Coat dresses which are Invested with youthful qualities are conspicu- ous, with the straight-line frock devel- | oped along chemise lines also spon- | sored. Further diversity is expressed in the model which the pouched bodice and skirt, while a frock which tinetly for its indivduality princess lines, Gold thread and floss are given considerable emphasis, with braid a favorite means of embellish- ment, novelty braids as well-liked military braid being accord ed attention, A cont dress of straightline back i8 unusual for the distinct bodice section, which appears at the front only. The side closing is features straight stands out embroideries well as i One of the loveliest of fail Is this sapphire velvet. The turnup brim is ornamented by two antique streteh in lower skirt edge, A introduced which also around the cient flare suffi tO) iv is giv a i Suit of Twill Embroidered Silk in Black other coat closing manner with pointed out! adds a naive French Evening Wraps The Spanish Influence, of whic reflect to evening shawl] i but one on. ferring itself Paris. French Spanish designs and signs and some of the bave been devised fins Women gard their evening wraps as colorful of their adornments this new development of fashion will lose not a jot in regard to sms and becoming embellishment, Wraps in gay ladies ar combining Lest-looking for many are accustomed the rg me IN AC Purses, Bags nd Costume Jewelry Provide the Keynote in Displays of Fall Novelties, iis cortune Originality is the keynote of plays, of purses, bags and jewelry this season. One Is supposad to have as many pockethooks as one has costumes to wear with them, end they should, of course, be in harmony with one’s hat and other details. For dress purposes, the times when one goes calling, if indeed anyone ever in. dulges In this form of civility am more, there are smart-looking envelope purses which should never be packed of their slender lines; envelopes of moire with flexible metal edge hav ing an Initial, and sometimes with an edge of marecassite, a steel so brilliant ly cut that it has the eTeet of rhine. stones. The envelopes take as many the paper oblongs and are named. strap do with a to lead in envelope effects, or in satin, which is also carried, For a bag mounted on a Japanese frame, navy moire is embroidered In know that the fittings are in keeping with the attractive exterior. Having made frames out of every. thing under the sun, tiny jet beads, of course, are not omitted. They cover not only the frame but the strap on which the bag hangs from the wrist, a long narrow affair made of dou ble and overlapping rows of monkey fur. Fur bags have been tried at Warmer Shades are Given Preference Over Gray Toned Blouses for Fall Wear. Though blouses there are the autumn away from shade and the among to get the rather overdone dove fl tron tendency toward gr In ely some of the tnllored suits brown is an ' ¢ an aor for au fashionable co tumn: most distinguished French tal fawn fee hrown in cof brown, levirs are . ¢ or beaver and, of or course } the hrown, tan {Ones w with these hrown eorn tallored color that and other or and Ai ny Alm combined sm: of Velveteen r sloevels thers shment outline. Ag TT Some of iB mewn ve holes Id sha Shades Rule. me a round {0 make a oon Brown to become the brown One charming red can band of open § hrown are represented neariy every Even the 1 bronze brown shades es. pailletted than most wear. adopted iy up for in robes, as these hit better shades evening senson brings in its wake, and rather likely to suc adaptable furs have but new SUCCOSK : the early a few models monkey seems where less failed Sashes. The sash continues to be prominent then knot up some silk for the fringe not care to do this herself there are ready-made sashes in large variety to be had In the ribbon section. They prominent, save $2 or more by buying two yards Tapioca Cream. Cover three tablespoonfuls of tapl oca with water overnight. well beaten, two-thirds of a cupful of sugar and a little salt. Stir until it begins to thicken; beat the whites of the four eggs to a stiff froth: stir the mniixture into this. After taking from the fire, flavor with vanilla, pour Inte a dish and set away to cool. Eyelet Embroidery. It is seen again, It is much in vogue for collar and cuffs. It is cool looking and serviceable, and there 18 a crisp nest about it, most attractive. It makes an extremely smart gllet for the serge frock. 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