al sd PAIR ar f He mink, "Mar. Neville. a al eat or which gaz a telegram that had al- ' WAT HAS GONE BEFORE Death strikes GARRETT FOL the a81 had been guests, an inquiry is be- gan, after .a doctor; perfunctorily examining him on the beach, meunces him N, ¥ er ey his wife, ADELINE: ANGELIC. and he nce, @MARS, and his CROYDON decided to telegraph Fol- ANASTASIA, in New “rat her, Sma It is gem's sister, Yerk. New GO ON WITH THE STORY CHAPTER VI . EVERYBODY liked Helen Barn- aby, but nobody loved her. Her -gild- ed r was bobbed. and her smart elothes were too girlish for her years ‘out she was a comfortable sort and mer friendship with the beautiful Carmelita was advantageous to both. They had. been. intimates. for years, but this was the firet time they had been away from home in the Duchess ease. Men were of secondary consid- ‘eration, save as they entertained or amused her. Carmelita Valdon, han,d Was . en. With very little money, trived to dress well and her beauty and charm did the rest t heart she was an adventuress, but so careful was she of her repu- tation that no breadth of scandal or even reproach had ever touched her. t she schemed to meet and at- tract rich men sand women and us- ually succeeded in making friends on the other The Bread of Health Pl Provides the Vitamines = pie Need That’s why. If adults are te maintain health and vigor, and children are te grew sturdy, we must have feeds centaining Vitamines. T te Hovis there’s plenty of Vitamines te be had by eating daily this Golden Brewn Bread. Be Sure You Get the Real Hovis Bread by Ordering from Zurbrigg’s Lurbrigg Bros. onable Fruits moo Fresh Groceries P hone 72 Pincapple eae nearly ever. Have yeu secured yours ? We have a fresh supply of Strawberries, Vegetables, etc. ‘R.A. CLIMIE Wallace St Grocer with them Garrett Folsom she had known for eome years. and though they were friendly. it could not be sald that he was in love with her. Roger Neville, too, was an old-time friend, but not an adorer, so while at Oc- ean Town Carmelita had endeavor- ed to find a new friend who would be a devoted slave. There were many who would read- ily accept such a position, but the jady was exigent in her requirements and she flouted those.who were not wc nag ati generous.or who did not “We can't take up with amybody,” she told her friend. “I won't have to do with ordinary men. I must have my friends among the especial ones of cart said the eughtty t interested. any ene you go after, about that sandy-haired sits around all day on MWe seems exclusive—" “And he is! That's Titus Rig He's an eccentric millionaire. If we could annex him we'd be right in the heart of everything!” “He isn't popular “That's hie own fault. then. Ev -| erbody is crazy to know him, but he! ‘won't meet many people.'’« | This conversation had happened! some days ago, and since then,}§ though Carmelita had secured an in- troduction, she had not succeeded in drawing Titus Riggs into her net. He, had been polite but that was all. | Neyer did he seek cut the lovel Carmelita and her jolly friend. Duchess. only “But you can get Carmy. What chap who the deck?” y| | ie on the hote) deck, Rigge rose! from his hair and sauntered over to} the “9 said Senccinn “do cheer us up We're feel-; ing 80 sad over the morning's trag- edy. You know, Mr “Yes, I know,” Riggs said. “Do yeu mind enue about it?" “No, “tg Bg ier her eyes fiibing wit Ts, “not to some one who is eympathetic Did you know Mr. Foiso im, slightly. “But here comes a e's looking ~ for you, I as the plump youngster call- ed Tubb y, and he stepped up to Nev- ille with his little cheat puffed out, full of importance. “Mr. Tuttle sends you this gir," he said, and held out his tray on Yeady been opened. Foleéom was our b It was addressed to Jqhn Ross, and with 5 murmur of apology Nev- ie read i Us fete Miss Folsom.” he said. “to Ross, the valet. It says: “Carry on till l arrive. Am starting at once It is signed A. ‘olso om, anc t is from New York city. en she ought to get here to- night.” Titus Riggs said. “Yes, she probably will,” Carmel- ita agreed. ‘“‘Roger, will you come for a little walk with me? I feel I must have some exercise." Neville rose at once, and leaving Riggs to the tender mercies of Hel- en Barnaby. the pair walked away together “Very stunning woman," eaid Riggs, looking after Carmelita, and the unmistakable sincerity in his tone robbed the words of ah bint of rudeness Ss.’ agreed the Duchess. ‘Very clever, too. And a most staunch and loyal friend.’ “Yes, she seems 60. ig! I'm sure all your friends are tha “Now, now Riggs. you must- n't flatter me as you would a school | girl! “Why not? Is there a distinction to be made in flattery? “T think there ought to be. A échool girl can be taken in by in- sincere ony went — “And n't you?” The Dashes laughed. ‘‘Of course I can! Any o_o can. You're clev- er, Mr. Rigg I “a That's my only claim jto a lite worth living.” “Have you no other graces? “None that count. But my clever- ness I really bank on. at do you do with Tite it—most- ly?" And then they settled down for @ talk about ideale and ambitions which were mere airy persiflage on oth sides, but which wae amusing and gave Helen Barnaby a resp from the sadness eee about by the death of the mornin But Carmelita was iaduigine in no light chatter with Roger Neville. “Roger,” ehe sald, as.6oon ag the were well away from the hotel, “TI Want you to lend me the key to Gar- ret Folsom's room “What for?” he asked bluntly. “I want to vil in there—and be- fore his sister mes. “You're penile thing like that!" “T must! 5 You can’t do a has somethizg— something of mino—that I must ave. I must get— SESE ERT -Do your own | washing ? If so, it will pay you to try this Chinese W: Fluid. F; From your druggist buy Flake Lye (be sure it’s “Gillett” and not a cheap petgeg ¥% oz. Muriate of Ammonia; 7+ can Gules virtues or! “What?” “Something important--never mind what. Just let me take the key for half an hour. I'll bring it right back to you. Oh. Roger—do give it to me, I must have it!” “Carmelita, you sont realize what rou're asking. I'm willing, more than willing to let you have the key, but think how it would look—for you to go into his room!" ““Nobod ly will see me. I'l be very careful." “T'll get you what you want. Tell me what it at Did you leave somie- thing in there? When? “Ok Nothing like that I've naver been in his rooms. But he bad something of mine—oh, Roger, don’t Give me -the key, do!” Though they were on the crowd- ed boardwalk, Carmelita’s tones were low, and her manner quiet. But Neville could see the underly- ing excitement and he feared an Outbreak if he refused longer. Unwillingly he drew a key from his pocket. “At least let me stand let me go with you. Or guard outside the roc ‘ “No, that’ would be far worse, if any one efiw us, than for.me to go alone. I must do this, Roger, I must! Don't worry. I'll make sure where his valet, Ross. is first and then I can =. Jin and out again in a few min 8o Neville pertates acquiesed, and after escorting her back to the ho- tel he put her in an elevator and himself strolled outdoors . Carmelita went straight to the rooms that Foleom had occupied. She did not find out first where Ross was, thinking if he were in the room she would make some excuée to ask aes _— Folsom’'s arrival, was no one in the halls and she anneed the key in the door and turned it en she went in and closed the door behind her. She found hersaif in the sitting room and her qnick ears told her she was notalone. She felt sure she had heard a hurried footstep as she enter- But a hasty investigation showed no other person present, and even though she looked in the bedroom she had come for. Ghe quickly ran through the papers and lettters in the desk in the sitting room. There were not _ and the merest glance at most o 0 ona Proved they were not what ane 60ou With a sigh ot despair eke turned to the large trunk, but it was locked. new only its own key She hurriedly r ran through the con- tents of two-or three and kitbags, but was not Tena with the treasure shé' sought. 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