Didn’t Know Her Landlord By CLARISSA MACKIE (Copyright) HE morning after Doris Ware moved into the little seaside bun- galow at Yellowsands, ste became acquainted with her next-door neigh. bor, a stout, black-haired, red-cheeked woman in a faded blue bathing suit of a popular design. “Nice morning,” said Mrs. cheerfully over the back fence. “It is lovely,” smiled Doris, as she hung out her tea towels on the bit of clothesline. “I can hardly believe it is true that I am here for the rest of the summer! It is too good to be true,” “You said it!" retorted her neigh- bor. “Your husband net up yet?” Doris stared amusedly. “No, fsn't—you see, I haven't any band!” Mrs. Brady, he hus- heartily, and several small Bradys, climbing into bathing suits in the small house, heard her and scrambled to the win- dow where they stood sunburned and grinning. Doris became acquainted with them at once. Before they part ed, Mrs. Brady was aware that Miss Ware wrote for a big newspaper in the city and was having her rest all alone just to get away from people. That first day, Dorie found an iso- lated bit of blue water where she could swim all alone. °' Once as she floated, looking up at Brady laughed of paddles and sank into the water, swimming a little, It was then that she could see the canoe and its single occupant, a tall young man with a grim unsmiling countenance. As soon as he saw her, he increased the speed of his canoe and in a moment had rounded a bend in the shore. on the sand to laugh hearily., “If it isn't temperamental Peter Clarkson, she giggled to herself. “The poor stopping near here.” That noon when the bungalow for lunch, asked Mrs. Brady about the man in the cance. “What Is his name?" she art fully asked. Mrs. Brady put up her amazement. “Don’t know your own jandlord?” she exclaimed. Doris shook her head. “1 rented It from an agent,” she said. “Poor Mr. Clarkson—he has owned all these cottages since hi= uncle died she returned to she fortune, so I have heard, Miss Ware— but there is a whisper that he Is sad and gloomy because the girl he loves won't have him! And him with a million dollars or more. could be happy with all that money !” loneliness was what alone, for often of lonely Peter Clarkson, liv behind them. The stone particular bathing place, and some- of the cove on its way past the cot tages and bathing beaches—and al ways, Peter Clarkson was alone, Then, one day, an imp of perver- sity prevailed upon her to tempt ex- citement when she saw Peter Clark- gon coming her way in his bright eanoe, She was swimming toward him and crossed the canoe’s bow. Just beyond that, she threw up one arm and slim brown hand and called “Help!” and then. “Save me!” be fore she sank beneath the waves, In exactly three minutes, gloomy Peter Clarkson had jumped overboard. dived down, rescued Doris Ware, dropped his dripping burden into the canoe, tossed a rubber coat over her, and paddled desperately back to his own wharf and called to his boatman, Jerry, for help. “Really, 1 am entirely all right,” assured Doris in quite a strong voice as she struggled to throw off the heavy rubber coat. As she finally sat up and pulled off her bathing cap and her toss of dusky hair fluffed out, she became aware of the strange behavior of Mr. Peter Clarkson—he was kneel- ing on the sand beside the canoe, and his great eyes were fairly worshiping the small person whose life he had saved. He grinned foolishly as Dorls smiled gratefully at him. “It is you-—really?’ he demanded fn a deep voice, “Of course,” sald Doris meekly, be- eause her heart was pounding, “who else could it be?” “That's right!” he muttered softly. “Who else could it be than the one girl in all the world whom I loved my first and only love—I wish you thought It such a big thing on my part that you would give your life to me, Doris Ware!” “Ah, Peter Clasgson, If you were not such a difident youth ou might have know long ago-—years ago--that there was only one girl In the world that loved you as I—do—ah, Peter!” And all their friends said that it had happened Just as they expected it 1d when they had first met a year go ago—and Mrs. Brady laughed d said that now her landlord would ver do anything except laugh and happy all the days of his life, “for,” the added, * ‘tig the sweetest romance f ever knew about-—and her so inno- cent about inquiring his name!” . host, the last long sleep. through our land. Sleep! Do they sleep! I their cry, blast: ye forgot? wars had fled, Where swords were broken guns were rust, peace, and free. task well done; FEIIEERERENENNN upon iron guns anew; New fleets spring up under the wave Stealthy new terrors boweled death. know [| heard in pieces and and Is our I FERRRRRRRRREER with em- gd ams a Al shrine for the WHEN FOCH MET GERMANS TO END WAR Enemy, Beaten, and Fearing Reds, Begged Peace of Allies. The following account of the meet ing of the Armistice commission which ended the World war is taken from official sources and conveys an accurate picture of a momentous oc easlot, We reprint it from the New York Herald Tribune. The daily slaughter of thousands of lives finished abruptly at 11 a. m, on of the greatest war in history and making the meeting of the Armistice commission the most Important his. torical event. The scene was Iaid In the middie of the forest of Complegne, where Marshal Foch's train drew up oppo- site some old heavy gun sidings at seven o'clock on the night of Thurs day, November 7, 1018, With Marshal Foch was General Weygand, his chief of staff; some staff officers and British representa- tives, the latter headed by Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss, On another set of rails, about a hundred yards away, was another similar train, and on the arrival of the German delegates, in the early hours of Friday morning, after their adventurous journey In automobiles across the fighting front, they were accommodated in this train, As soon as the German delegates arrived a message was sent them to say that Marshal Foch would be ready to receive them at 9 a. m, the same day, Friday, November 8, and exactly on time, in single file, Herr Erzberger leading, followed by Count Oberndorff, General von Win- terfeld (whose father was present at the peace of Versallles in 1871) and Captain von Vanselow made their appearance, and In addition there were two officer Interpreters. Delegates Appeared Downcast. All of the delegates appeared very downcast and ill at ease, and as soon as they had entered the car fitted for the conference, General Weygand re- ported to Marshal Foch, who immedi ately entered, together with the Brit- ish representatives, In calm, even tones Marshal Foch asked the Germans, “What is the ob- ject of your visit?” Herr Erzberger replied, “We have come to hear pro- posals for an armistice on land, sea, in the air and in the colonies.” “1 have no proposals to make” an- swered Marshal Foch, Count Oberndorff then pulled a paper from his pocket and read a statement made by President Wilson concerning the famous 14 points, When he lind finished Marshal Foch sald that If they desired an armistice it was a the terms vould be read, and, the German delegates having stated that they wished hostilities to cease, Gen- eral Weygand read out each article, the French loterpreter repeating them in German, What a dramatic picture this made, perhaps, can be imagined. Herr Frzberger, the son of a post man, with his very full face, iarge double chin and Irregular mustache; Count Oberndorff, who had served all his time in the diplomatic service; General von Winterfeld, the repre- sentative of Prussian militarism, though not aggressively mannered, and Captain von Vanselow, a naval officer, who, although In uniform, looked more like a merchant, These, together with their: two Ino terpreters, formed one group, and the French and British officers, in their contrasting uniforms, with firm and calm countenances, knowing they held the upper hand, opposite, As soon as the reading of the terms was completed the Germans, looking very dejected, asked permission to communicate with their government. Owing to the fact that the Germans had not brought any cipher, Marshal Foch refused to allow wireless to-be used and the terms tHus made public property before perusal and consid- eration, and so Captain von Helldorf was dispatched to German beadquar- ters at Spa with a copy. General von Winterfeld then asked that hostilities might cease immedi. ately “so as to avold useless blood- shed,” and, speaking in French, he actually referred to the rout—"la deroute,” the actual word used—of the German army. Marshal Foch, however, would not agree to giving the enemy any breath- ing space which might allow them to reorganize, and he stated emphat- feally that fighting should not cease until the terms read out had been definitely accepted and signed. Conferences Continued. Independent discussions were con- tinued during the afternoon in the conference car by the various German delegates, the chief matters neces garily being of a naval and military nature, snd during these talks the fearful economic condition of Ger many was laid bare, Besides foodstuffs, necessary mate rial for naval and military equipment was In such short supply that the country was very literally at its last gasp. Another complaint of the Germans was against both the blockade and blacklist continuing after the armis- tice was signed, and it was obvious that both these weapons had hard hit their country, Hewever, one of the most important concessions of the whole agreement was then added, namely, that the alles would re vietual Germany. Hostilities Not Stopped, Night fell on that fateful spot In the Complegne forest and looking out of the train the fires of the bivouncs fof the sentries and guards could be geen twinkling merrily, while away in the distance the boom of heavy guns told of the bloody work which was still continuing, after more thaw I. four fearful years, and, except for 4 written paper of agreements, sent over by the Germans, Saturday passed without any visible program, awalt ing the message of the German gov- ernment, On Sunday, November 10, from soon after nine o'clock, several more dis cussions took place, and the most Im- portant was as to whether, owing to the Internal political situation, the German government could carry out the terms of the armistice, if they did sign, especially concerning the sur- render of the warships, It was suggested that the allies should occupy Helgoland, but the German delegates did not think that it would be necessary. Another question that arose was the altering of the phrase involving the “surrender” of General von Lec tow Verbeck to “evacuation.” That evening a wireless message wag received from the German gov- ernment ordering the signing of the unless the allies would undertake pro- visioning. Germans Felt Terms Harsh, There was further long discussion, far into the night, concerning Helgo- land, as the French and British felt that there must be something to fall back upon, in case the Germans were unable to control their own men, the majority of whom were almost en tirely cut of hand. It was finally decided to add an ex- tra stipulation to the agreement, rec ment that the allles occupy Helgoland it the government should be unable to enforce its commands, as If put be occasioned, through having to re fer the matter to Spa, should the al lies insist on the occupation in any event. At 2 a: mon Monday, November 11, all the delegates on both sides were assembled for a final conference. General Weygand read out the ar mistice agreement, artitle by article, and as each was read out the French interpreter translated it into German, and discussion then proceeded until the final form of the article was mu- tually agreed upon, though, through out, the Germans kept insisting that the terms were so harsh they would be difficult of fulfillment. However, all the articles were final- ly read and discussed, and then Herr Ergberger stood up and read out a statement in German, stating that the government would earry out the terms as far as humanly possible, At 5:15 a. mm. all the delegates signed the momentous document, Marshal Foch being the first to sign, followed by the British Admiral Wemyss, Orders were Immediately issued, all over the world, for hostilities on land, at sen and in the alr to cease at 11 a. m, on that day, Monday, November 11, 1018, for a period of 36 days, and it Is now a matter of history how this period was later extended until the pence of Versailles of 1010. Thus ended the most Important his toricai event of all time, A Wife's Transformation The Story of the Comeback of 8 Woman Gone to Seed By Mary Culbertson Miller INSTALLMENT 1 Others See Her. {GHT on the job, came that old hag . . Jealousy. As a magoet so was Helen's guze opposite her. Propinquity — And here was to be feared—something Paramount was the paralyzing cer- tainty that her husband was ashamed of her, Her mind geared into her own dis- It gave her a jar that An avalanche of doubts assailed ber. For a moment, in her eyes, there was an expression of hopeless and tragic Loneliness came down on her like a pall. One thing, she decided, That quite suddenly, her eyes sub-conscious There was magnificent about Helen's nature when aroused, but the trouble was the Ignition of of a bornb to arouse her. A breath taking sense of grand ad- venture oozed out of her not-over- clean finger tips. She'd fight this issue with this woman's own Weapons, and thereby save her romance from No intention, had Helen, of feeding a fresh and vital to the fire this office siren lighted. She was impatient for husband to finish with ber—she wanted to be off, Salon of Facial Aesthetics. Fixing wasn't fast enough to keep had of feminine beauty she longed for human faces to manipulate into lovely human art. Her eyes grew round ment as looked about the salon. Gorgeous hangings, walls of dull silver paneling, and doors able shade called Russian green, made a beautiful setting for the dainty fouls XVI furniture with Its up- hoistery in happy tones of yellow, rose and blue. Into Helen's confusion came the nicely modulated voice of Miss Whyte, the beauty genius. “Queer soul!” she looking at the incongruous Then she became absorbed In the woman's vital yearn- ings. Hers was cornered desperation. She begged Miss Whyte to take her in hand unreservedly. making a mental note of the flabby skin, relaxed muscles, excess avoirdu- pois, when Helen asked shyly: “Is It possible for me to be attractive again? Miss Whyte, Oh-—so much depends upon itl" Wandering she husband, the soberly. “Beauty must be Modern women have now the ence can't do the work alone. The greatest instruments lie in you— perseverance, Intelll- gence, and taking an unselfish interest in life. “Then, fsn't funda- matter of perfection of It is what we think and feel that uffects our outward selves. In too, beauty “Take such thoughts as impatience, anger, selfishness—in fact, upon the face. Circulation slows up, the body becomes sluggish, vitality lowered, appetite departs, work with the mind and body together to be made over in six weeks, is that it?” “Indeed I do, if such a thing is pos gible.” jreat hazel eyes raised be- seechingly. “I think so, If we get to work at once.” See Doctor, First Step. “Shall we take the skin first?” ven- tured the prospective client. “We'll consult a physician first, Mrs. Crane, That will put us on the safe side. He will tell us what you have too much of In your system, and what is needed in its place, and pre- scribe a diet. It Is very unwise to overdiet or overesercise to reduce. That method is sure to show its effects on the face.” Before the session was over that first day the beauty course was tenta- tively worked out. “And after that shall 1 be able to go on alone?” Helen questioned. There was an emphatic nod to that. “No question of IL” the beauty genius smiled, “Report to me as §oon as you finish with your Doctor Johnston tomorrow morning. Ask him please . . , to state your disturbances in writing. He will put you on a diet, too, And, oh, yes . . . stop in at a photo studio on your way home. 1 know you'll find it intensely Interesting to wateh your development.” These were the parts ing words of Miss Whyte on that red: letter day. (® by the Bell Syndicate. Ine.) I | The BABY No mother in this enlightened age would give her baby something she did not know was perfectly harmless, especially when a few drops of plain Castorla will right a baby's stomach and end almost any little fil. 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