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.xt ..1!,1 tin on the cdeo of
Jthe crawling stream.
"Wo're got to B across uiwc,
- . hi. aM. "But 08 we're nl
f.,dr 'oakcd to the knee It doesn't mat
,r about setting another wetting. Havo
l" .. , j. t.n lone we've- been walk
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"Hours ""
replied.
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n another hour or so. Now. once
.(Mil this stream, what shall we
'k' What hare wo como to do? Go to
l ga' biu" No' need to 'startle
them H7 & act they've got a light.
I 5ko it that they'ro up. Look
r. ii
1 As ho spoke, a figure
window passing between
Wh
crossed
it and
the
the
'That's not Elphlck, noryct Cardie-
bejS&'KSr That's V tallish
"Tben it's the man the landlord .of
the Moor Cock told us about," said
Breton. "Nw' look here I know
,T"ry inch of this place, men we're
.cross let mo go up to the cottage, and
I'll tako nn observation through that
window and see who's inside. Come
on "
ilo led Spargo across the stream nt
nlaco where a succession of boulders
B.Pdfi a natural bridge, and bidding htm
kMP quiet, went up the bank to the cot.
use. Spargo, watching him, saw him
make bis way past tho shrubs ond un
dergrowth until he came to a great
bush which stood between tho lighted
window and tho projectinff porch of
lie lingered In the shadow of this
bnsh but for a short moment; then
,ime swiftly and , noiselessly back to
bis companion. His hand fell on
Spsrgo's arm with a clutch of nervous
"Spargo 1" ho whispered. "Who on
erth do you think tho other man Is?"
Tho Whlphand
SPAUGO, almost irritable from desiro
to get at close grips with the objects
of bis long Journey, shook off Breton's
hand with n growl of resentment.
"And how on earth can I waste time
tueislng?" ho exclaimed. "Who is
be?"
Breton laughed softly.
"Steady, Spargo, steady!" he said.
"It's Mycrst the Safe Deposit man.
Mjerst!'
Spargo started as if something had
bitten him. . ,, ,
"Mycrst!" ho almost shouted. "My
ent! Good Lord! why. did I never
think of him? Myerst! Then "
"I don't know why you should have
thought of him." said Breton. "But
he's there." , ,
Spargo took a step toward the cot
tage; Breton pulled him back.
"Walt!" he said. "Wo've got to
discuss this. I'd better tell you what
they're doing.
"WJinf nr
'What
are they doing.
manded Soareo impatiently
'WaII ' flnflWflrnfl Tlrpfnn
then?" dc-
. "They're
ot papers
"Well.
joins through a quantity
The two old gentlemen loon very til an
very miserable. Myerst is evidently lay
ioir down tho law to them In some
fashion or other. I ve formed a notion,
Sonreo."
'cret they have, and he's followed them
down hero to blackmail them. That's
my notion."
Spargo thought awhile, pacing up and
down tho river bank.
"Now, What's to be done?''
Breton,' too. considered matters.
"I wish," ho said at last, "I wish
we could get in there and overhear
what's going on. But that's Impossible
I know that cottage. Tho only thing
wo can do is this we must catch
Myerst unaware. He's here for no
good. Look hero 1"
And reaching round to his hip pocket
Breton drew out a Browning revolver
and wagged it in his baud with a smile,
"That's a useful thing to have,
Spargo," ho remarked. "I slipped It
Into my pocket the other day, wonder
ing why on earth I did It. Now It'll
come In bandy. For anything vc know
Myerst may be armed."
"Well?" said Spargo.
"Como up to tho cottage. If things
turn out as I think they will, Myerst,
when he's got what ho wants, will be
off. Now, you shall get whero I dtd
Just now, behind that brush, and I'll
station myself in tho doorway. You
can report to me, and when Mycrst
comes out I'll cover him. Come on,
Spargo; it's beginning to get light al
ready." Breton cautiously led the way along
the river bank, making use of such
cover as the willows and alders afforded,
Together he and Spargo made their way
to the front of the cottage- Arrived nt
the door, Breton posted himself in the
porch, motioning to Snnrgo to crocp in
behind the bushes and to look through
the window. And Spargo nolselwsl
followed ills directions and slightly part
ing tho branches which concealed him
looked In through tho uncurtained glass.
The interior Into which ho looked was
rough and comfortless in tho extreme.
There were tho bare accessories of a
moorland cottnsro: roueb chairs and
tables, plastered walls, a fishing rod or
two piled in a corner, sonic food set
out on a sido table. At tho tables in
tho middle of the floor the threo men
af. Cardlestone's face was in the
shadow; Myerst had his back to the
window; old Elphlck bcndlngvovcr. the
table was laboriously writing with
shaking fingors. And Spargo twisted
his head round to his companion.
"Elphlck," he said, "Is writing a
check. Myerst has another check In his
hand. Be ready I when ho gets that
second check I guess he'll be off."
Breton smiled grimly and nodded. A
moment later Spargo whispered again.
"Look out, Breton! He's coming."
Breton drew back Into tho angle of
tho porch; Spargo quitted his protect
ing bush and took the other angle. The
door opened. And they heard Mycrst's
voice, threatening, commanding in tone.
"Now, remember all I've said! And
don't you forget. I've got tho whip
hand of both of you the whlphand!"
Then Mycrst turned and stepped out
Into tho gray light to find himself ton
fronted by nn athletic young man who
held the muzzlo of nn ugly revolver
within two Inches of the brfdgo of his
nose and In a remarkably firm and
steady grip. Another glance showed him
the figure of a second businesslike look
ing young man nt his side, whose at
titude showed a desiro to grapple with
him.
"Good-morning, Mr. Mycrst." said
Breton with cold and ironic politeness.
"Wc nro glad to meet you so unex
pectedly. And I must trouble you to
put up your hands. Quick!"
Mycrst mado one hurried movement of
his richt band toward his hip, but a
whither tho left followed It. Breton
laughed ROftly.
, "That's wise, Mr. Mycrst," he said,
keeping his revolver steadily pointed nt
his nrltoncr'n nose. "Dlnrretlon will
crtaldly bo tho better part of your
vaior on this occasion. Spargo may I
trouble you to sec what Mr. Mycrst
carries in his pockets? Go through them
carefullv. Not. far nnnern nr ilnpnmciitn
Just now. Wc can leave that matter
we've plenty of time. See if lie's got
a weapon of any sort on lilm, tipargo
that's tho important thing."
Considering that Spargo had never
gone through the experience of searching
a man before, ho made sharp and credit
ablo work of seeing what the prisoner
carried, And he forthwith drew out And
exhibited a revolver, while Myerst, find
ing his tongue, cursed them both,
heartily and with profusion.
"Excellent!" said Breton, laughing
agalu. "Sure he's got nothing else on
him that's dangerous, Spargo? All
right. Now, Mr. Myorrft, right about
fncol Walk Into tho cottage, hands up,
and remember thcro aro two revolvers
behind yoUr back. March !"
Myprst obeyed this peremptory order
with more curses. The three walked
into tho cottage. Breton kent his esc
ou his captive ; Spargo gava a glance at
the two old men.. Cardlcstonc. white
and shaking, Was lying back in his
chair; Elphlck, 'scarcely less alarmed,
had risen, and was coming forward with
trembling limbs.
"Wait a moment," said Breton,
soothingly. "Don't alarm yourself.
We'll dcnl with Mr. Mycrst here first.
Now, Myerst, my man, sit down In that
chair it's tho heaviest the place af
fords. Into It, now! Spargo, you. see
that coll of rone there. Tlo Mvcrst iin
hand and foot to that chair. And tlo
him well. All the knots to bo double,
Spargo. and behind him."
Mycrst suddenly laughed.
"You damned young bully!" he ex
cluimed. "If you put n rope round mc,
you're only putting ropes around the
necks of these two old villains. Mark
thnt. my fine fellows!"
"We'll see about thnt later," an
swered Breton. Ho kept Myerst covered
while Spargo made piny with the rono.
"Don't bo afraid of hurting him.
Bc-arco." ho said. "Tlo .him will and
strong.
hurry
He won't shift thnt chair Id a
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II FOR WOMEN EXCLUSIVELY Bellcvue Court Building
A Phone, Spruce 5iS 1418 Walnut Street 1
ft Munlciirlnir and llalrdrmlnjr, 4
THE FIGHT FOR HEALTH
is easily -won by the man or woman who
is willmg to live in harmony with law. Cut oxit
pills, live much in the open air, eat less meat
and more Shredded Wheat -a simple;
nourishing, easily digested food,madeof the
whole wheat grain prepared in a digestible
form.Give Nature a chance. Heat two Bis
cuits in the oven and serve with hot milk
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From Baby to
Grandma they all like
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Supplee Ice Cream is brought in. Then slyly steal a glance
at the expressions ofl all the faces. Sure, they're pleased!
For here's ice cream with a delight in every spoonful
smooth, rich and creamy- with that freshness of flavor
that tells instantly of the goodness of Supplee-Wills-Jones
Cream from which it is made, Supplee Ice Cream is a favor
winning refreshment.
There's a Supplee dealer just around the corner. fF
you want to know the dealer nearest to you, phone Baring
140.
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Down Stairs Store
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The Latest Veils to
Arrive
aro vcry,8mart, with their velvet
bands to bo tightened under tho
chin and veils uro very evident
n6w, particularly the novel ones.
Theso all have velvet neck
bands, some plain, others with os
trich or silk fringe. ?1.C0 to ?2.25
in black, brown and navy blue.
(Central)
Printed
Georgette Crepe
Special
$2 and $2.50
a Yard
Mostly in light grounds with
floral, figured or delightful all
over printed patterns, they nro
40 inches wide.
(Ontnil)
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Children's Sleepers
at $1.25
Cunning, comfortable, one-picco
pajamas arc of soft white muslin,
buttoning down the back. Each
ono has a pocket, which is sure to
please the boy or girl of. 2 to 6
years!
Princess Slips
$1.65 to $3
Sizes 6 to 1G years fine white
nainsook princess slips arc
trimmed with lace or embroidery
and have rulllcs at the bottom.
(Central)
Embroidered Pillow
Cases $2 a Pair
They were bought several
months back and we expected them
long before this. Of line quality
muslin, 45x3G inches, they arc
scalloped or hemstitched and em
broidered in pretty designs. And,
to bring the design out more
clearly, they havo been washed
and ironed and look so fresh in
their boxes.
(Central)
Announcing:
A Sale of New
Spring Hats
at Special Prices
for Saturday
Many women wear black al
most exclusively, not neces
sarily for mourning, and,
coming to our shop of black
hats, have commented upon the
variety of shapes, the good
styles nnd general attractive
ness of the showing. Other
women may be glnd to know
of it. Prices begin at $5 nnd ?G.
(.Market)
Terry Cloth at $1.25
a Yard
Many Yards Many Patterns
It is reversible, you know,
which makes it doubly nice for
curtains and draperies. Some
wholesalers are asking this prico
for it, so you set thcro is a real
saving. 36 inches wide.
(Central)
New Coats
for Girls of 8 to 14 at $15
Two attractivo styles aro
marked nt this price. Ono is a
sports coat of brown tweed mix
ture with large pockets, nicely
belted. 10 to 14 years.
Tho other is a dark blue serge,
lined throughout, with a detach
able collar of white silk poplin.
8 to 12 years.
A Dainty Voile Frock
at $4.50
In 8 to 11 yenr sizes. It lias an
embroidered bodice, a satin sash
and a tucked skirt.
(Miirltrt)
1500 Petticoats
at$1.25and$L50
The $1.25 petticoats have
black percalino tops and
printed flounces or aro made
entirely of cotton foulard in
several color combinations.
Tho $1.00 petticoats are of
plain black sateen with pointed,
l-ufllcd flounces; of plum-color
cotton taffeta in purple, navy,
emerald, French blue, Tcseda;
or of cotton taffeta in printed
patterns.
All havo clastic waistbands
nn ueep nounccs.
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Men's Spring Suits
Right Weight for Now
Plenty of Wanamaker, all-wool, semi-conservative
suits in the Gallery Store for Men, with more coming
in every day!
$35 to $45
At $47.50, there are some good-looking suits with extra
pair of trousers.
Light-weight overcoats are $25 to $39.50.
April Raindrops
don't always wait until April to patter down, but, In
that case they're March raindrops, aren't they? How
ever, March or April, they're wet just the same, which
reminds us of raincoats. Gray or tan and some cut in
military style, we have them at $10.50 and $12.50.
(Gnllery, Market)
Brand-New Hats for the Boys
$2, $2.50, $3
Tweed, bull dog, Swarthmorc, Norfolk and Alpine hats in light
and dark Spring mixtures.
Caps in tweed mixtures are $1.75 to $3.
(Gnlleir. Market)
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400 Pair of Boys' New Shoes
Special at $2.90 a Pair
Sturdy, sensible shoes! They have round toes nnd urc cut in
Blucher style. The black leather is durable, tho shoes have n good ap
pearance and the soles arc welted to give good service. Sizes 10 to 54.
Other Blucher shoes with round toes arc of black and of tan leather
and aro cut on proper lasts for small, growing feet. Sizes 10 to 13
at $4.50 to 55.50 a pair.
Shoes in English Style for the Young Man
The smart English lasts, the black or dark tan leathers and the
straight-lace style give them a sure appeal to the older boys. Sizes 1
to G, $5.50 to $0.90 a pair.
Men's Brogue Oxfords
Black, $10.50. Tan, $11.50.
Knowing their good-looking full wing tips, broad, low heels, surely
you want a pairl
Brogue shoes of dark tan leather arc $12.50.
Blucher Shoes of Heavy Leather
$5.65, $6.90 and $7.90 a Pair
These are made especially for hard outdoor work. The leuther,
black or tan, is tough and pliable and the aolcj arc thickly welted.
(C5nllrr. Market) "
A Sale of Men's Spring Shirts
1000 at $2.35
Bought many months ago, their price represents
a saving that makes it worth while to buy a half dozen
or so.
The fine madras is in woven stripes black, blue,
lavender, green, brown and pink to choose from soft
collars to match.
Wanamaker shirtb, you know, no skimping!
Sizes 13 Vi to 17.
((.nll-r. Murkrl)
Some Toppy New Polo Coats
at $25
have arricd wuh the
first Spring hunshine.
Tho material is ioft to
the touch and is in de
lightful shades of tan,
Pekin blue and green.
The lines are quite man
nish and the coat is half
lined and belted.
The other coat .sketched
Is a good knock-about
-oat of tweed in gray
or brown mixture with
.t leather belt and is
marked $129.50.
Many Other
Interesting Spring
Coats at $25 to $45
are of tinscltoncs and
goldtoncs, polo cloth, ve
lour, poplin nnd serge.
There ate sports coats
and full length coats and
some canes with irnccfnl
lines. All the bright nnd pretty Spring colors, as well as plenty of
navy blue and black, are among them. The coats arc lined with silk.
Finer Coats
including Bohvias, camels' hair, tinseltone Pouct twill und peach
bloom, arc luxuriously lined and .soft of coloi. Particularly fine value
will be found among home sample couts, individual modelt,, that arc
in the group between $49.50 and $97.50.
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Taffeta Frocks for Springtime
or, Perhaps
it may be, as the tail'eta frocks seem to think, that
Springtime is coming for their especial benefit. How
ever, when dresses are as charming as these in our
Dress Store, one doesn't mind their slight vanity.
Even at $15
one may get a delightful frock with puffs at the sides, short
sleeves and, sometimes, a pretty vestee. The taffota gleams
and rustles and one wonderB how it is possible to produce such
attractive frocks at such u small price.
At $22.50, $25 to $35
Light Spring shades of taffeta arc used, as well au navy
and black, and styles well, you will appreciate their unique
charm and great diversity much more if you see them for your
self. But, wo can promise you, tho seeing will be a pleusuroj
Serge and Tricotine
Tho soft, fine wool materials nro well tailored, -and It Will
not be so very long before wo shall bo wearing tailored frockH
without coats. Of course, navy blue la the favorite and strulcht
lines prevail. ?12, $10.50, $18 to $25. i.ni
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