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StonnC WTf^-^ v ^KgQracjel^ by lM^ Marcus lighted a cigarette thought- 1 fully. 'The Benhett farm wouldn't he of j any use to me," he explained slowly, "unless I can make a clean sweep of the whole thing. It's a crime, I tell you, Evolyrt. Think of it! I had to , send out of the county to pet my men to watch those fallows down there. Ithaca makes me tired. It's a pood thing I came back to put some snap Into the fight against the squatters." The girl's white lids made a curtain between his shining eyes and her own. Evelyi\ wus wishing, oh, how very much she desired that Marcus would buy the farm. Then Oscar could leave the country, and In another state he would set hop freel She studied MacKenzle's face covertly through halfclosed eyes, considering what to say arid how to say it MacKenzie flung his cigarette into the grate. He found the suggestion of her veiled look so alluring that he gatherer! her Into his arms and rained kisses upon her face. "I love you so, sweet, I could ulmost eat you!" he panted A happy sigh, like the perfumed breath of a rose, slipped from her parted /lips, and when sire laughed again, his deep chuckle.1 joined her*. "Darling," he broke forth, "I'm Just so happy, I can't have a row with Bob. Why don't you talk to him about the squatters? He'll listen to you. Eve! But, darling, that's a detail." He took one of her hands and kissed the tips of her slender fingers. "The most Irajflii /. "Oh, Eve, Eve, I Want You!" portnnt thing to he considered now is when are you going to vwirr.v me? I can't. I simply can't wait much longer! ! Oh, Eve, Eve, I want you!" Fiercely he drew her head against | him; and the silence that followed was 1 fraught with rapture for them both, i Oh! She wanted to he his wife, to ' forget the past two wretched years. If j Oscar did not stand in her way, how i quickly she would give this mart the I happiness he craved and drink deep of > It herself. ."When, my love?" breathed Marcus j thickly, caressing her. "When, dear?" Oravely she lifted her head and looked into his eyes for a few seconds. "When you buy the Fennett farm," she ventured. "It?it?" "And get rid of the squatters too. I suppose," ho laughingly interrupted. "And get rid of the squatters too," nodded Evelyn. Then she kissed him softly and whispered, "My sweet heart!" A moment Inter aim moved to releave herself; pnd with another kiss be let her go. Then he smiled whinisi- i cally. "Nonv it's settled, dearest," he snhl. I rising. "I won't give you a minute's ! pence until you begin nq your pretties. | though the way you've set the day I makes it rnther indefinite." He waved ! his arm in a wide-open gesture, and finished: "P>ut I'll see that It's nighty | soon." Mrs. Robertson's daughter Mas in | a broVq study before the fire when i that lady eatne intc the room, a few t minutes later. "Marc went early tonight, didn't he, . Eve?" she questioned, as she dropped j Into a chair. "lie had to go and meet someone : about those tiresome squatters,'* Eve j explained. "I'm sick of the sound of i. n ?me \fnf/-.|tc ctlVC if hp CaU't ...... ........ o. ........ . get rid of thorn, he'll leave Ithaca.' A stop in the hall closed the con- j versatIon for the time being, and a moment later Robert Percivnl Joined j thein. In silence Mrs. Robertson : studied bis face. She wondered what ; had changed hliti so perceptibly ifi the last little while. lie looked almost j haggard to her searching eyes. She was about to question him as to his j - xmntiyl )IJy 'A r.n \a/Lu_ * J uiier Yvrnie -a jEyrwnantf"^wigaty J health when "the young mah turned to Evelyn. . , "Eve, dear," he befcan hesitatingly, "I want something done very badly. and perhaps you can accon\pIlsh It for me." A lazy smile stole to Evelyn's Hps. "And you know. Bob, I'll do It If I can," she responded. "Tell me what's on your mind, honey." "Certainly; why, yes, Indeed," Interjected Mrs. Robertson. "You know, Bob, Eve and I will do anything we can for you!" < The expression of anxiety, which his face had worn since he had seen the last of Polly Hopkins, lifted a little. "That's fine!" he exclaimed heartily. "There's nothing like a fellow's own women folks. Is there? And you're just as good to me as if I belonged to yon." Mrs. Robertson bridled consciously, pleased with her nephew and pleased with herself. "Why, Robert, dear'," she returned, "you do belong to us. God bless you, boy, you're my baby and Eve's little brother. Now tell us what's botherl/ig yon." "It's Marc's row with the squatters! I can't get the poor devils out of my mind. Eve. can't you get him to leave the settlement people alone? I'd let; them have some of my land, but It doesn't touch the lake, and they couldn't make a living on it." Evelyn arose and crossed the room to the tnhle. She had not expected this. Ifer promise to MacKenzle flashed Into her mind ! "I don't like interfering with Marc's business, Bob," she demurred. "Besides, he wants to improve the property down there, and he can't while the fishermen stay on the shore!" Gently, for Robert had always been like a younger brother to her. and she loved him dearly, Evelyn explained MncKonzie's plans and showed how impossible it was for her, under the circumstances, to interfere with them. Then she crossed to his side and bent over him. "Robert, dear," she begged. "Forget about the squatters. They aren't anything sneclal to you!" To head oft an objection that she saw in his eyes, she hurried on: "They're poor and unfortunate, I know. I'm sorry for them. We all are; but you can't deny they're worthless and filthy, and worst of all, they haven't any right to be where they are. You won't let them come between you and Marc and me, will you?" Without giving the man a chance to answer, Mrs. Robertson interrupted: "Mercy, Eve, why of course he won't! Marc will soon be one of the family. People of our social standing don't wrangle over such cattle as the squatters." She turned smilingly to the young man and ended sweetly:, , "You feel that way, tyrn't you, Bob?" ( Disregarding both the lady and her ( question, Robert got up, his lips grim and his fine brow corrugated with lines. Evelyn and Marcus could do as they pleased; he would take his stand , right there. ' . "Evelyn," he said slowly, "I 6h.ould \ be sorry to have anything come between us. You've always been like a . dear sister to nie. I suppose it's natural and right for you to see this the ( way Marc does. You're engaged to him, but you can tell him for me I'm I 1. il.yv ? .. .. Kuuig IU jjtrijj in" Mjuuiifia uuj ?uy . and every way I can." Too angry to listen to any more arguments, he pushed his chair to one , side and left the room. Mrs. Robertson looked daggers at , her daughter and as soon as she could ( got her breath, broke out: "Now, Evelyn, see what a storm j you've stirred up ! Why .didn't you use , a little diplomacy? That was the least J you could have done. You get Marc and Bob by the ears, and where'll you be!" "Oh! I don't know! I don't know!" moaned Evelyn. "Don't talk to me i any more. I'm just about crazy. I'm going to bed! Good night!" CHAPTER IX. In spite of the weight of npprehen- , sion that pressed upon the Silent City, ' Polly's soul insisted on singing with 1 gladness. She found opportunity, even ;, in the midst of her busy hours, to live | over iind over the adventures of that j evening in the Robertson house. When ! \ she remembered how Robert had held j her in his arms, her hnppiness made her almost faint. She allowed Jerry's gingham blouse ! to fall neglected in her lap, as in hang-' illation she dwelt on every incident of' her visit. She recalled the thrilling' tenderness in Robert's words, and her j face grew soft in delightful revery. i A sound at the door brought her| thoughts back and she glanced up,; startled. Unnoticed, the blouse) dropped to the floor as Evelyn Robert-1 1 son raire in. Embarrassed and in si- 1 lence. Pollyop arose and offered he* i a chair. "You ain't feeling well, I bet," she ; burst out, wiping the dust from the I ; * rope seat "of The looter with lier"skTrt. "You look white like .the raoon does before a rnln. Go on, an' sit down 1" Sinking back, Evelyn looked stead- j Ily up at her. Then she caught at the | hand resting on her shoulder. "Pollyop, I've come to you because you're the only friend I have," she ex- i claimed, tears misting her eyes. "I'm awful glad you come to me," i Polly breathed softly. "You want me to run to Oscar again? I can't stand the sight of that duffer, but I'll go just the same. Have you cot a letter?" Wiping her eyes, Evelyn shook her head. 9 "No, but Oscar wants to set you." | she replied. She paused and studied ! the girl. "Polly," she continued, i ' ' ~ "I'm Awful Qlad You Come to Me," Polly Breifthed Softly. "don't you want to do something for? for your people? There's a way, Pollyop, that you can?" Impulsively Polly could not wait. "Do you mean help Daddy Hopkins an' the rest of 'em?" she Interrupted. Pvft1t*n nn/lrlorl Ji'V-IJH uuuu\,u. "Yes, every one In the settlement" A brilliant smile lit up Pollyop's countenance. "I'd give Inches out of my hide to do that," she declared. "Go an, an' yap it to me." "Then sit down, dear," entreated Evelyn, "and don't stare at me sp I" To have saved her life, Pollyop could not drag her eyes away, but obediently she sat down on the floor. Evelyn fidgeted under the searching, honest gaze. "You know, Polly," she stammered, "how It Is between Mr. MacKenzIe and me. I can make him do auythlng I say. Oh, If I were free from Oscar Bennett!" * "Then you conld marry Old Marc, huh?" Polly Interposed with a bob of the chestnut curls, "an' boss him, I bet." "Something like that, Polly," Evelyn admitted. "That's why I've come to you. When I'm free, I can make Mr. MacKenzle let un on your people." (To be Continued.) WHITE HOUSE LIFE Fostivo Evonts of Harding Administration Keep First Lady Busy. One of the busiest departments of the White* House staff during the past two months has neen mat m un- ?ucial Department, under the direction of Miss Laura Harlan, secretary to Mrs. Harding. When the Hardings entered the White House they decided to go through the entire formal social programme, which had been suspended during the Wilson administration on account of the war and other reasons. The social calendar at the White House calls for four largo formal receptions, in addition to the public reception on New Year's Day and four formal dinners, in addition to the more informal "at homes" of Mrs. Harding and the dinners by the cabinet officers. There is a great demand for invitations to these formal receptions and Mrs. Harding has been forced to announce about ton days in advance of each one that the invitation lists have l?een closed. While there is a special Invitation list for each reception it has always been customary to enlarge this nut ..nil nv nou'v of the nraeticc be ?omes known the requests become more numerous. Miss Harlan found it necessary to more than triple the social department force and remove it from the Executive Offices to the basement of the White House proper, where it func- I tions night and day during the season. Each request is acted upon personally by Mrs. Harding, but not before ill information regarding the reasons for issuing the invitation advanced by the applicant have been investigated. This information is diplomatically obtained by Miss Harlan's aides, and should the applicant be regarded favorably an invitation is dispatched by White Hous? messenger. If unfavorable Miss Harlan writes a very nice note expressing Mrs. Harding's regrets in being unable to enlarge the list to include the applicant. The White House invitations are j engraved, but the name of the recipient is handwritten in the most beuutiful script. There is also included a card which must be presented at the iloor and which is taken up and is not transferable. These cards are of different colors for each reception. Melted basalt rock Is molded to *rrve many industrial purposes, such is the manufacture of tiles, insulators, juilding blocks and utensils. . ^ .. FLIER LANDS PLANI ^I"! Lawrence Sperry, piloting an twenty feet, but capable of attain! hour, circled the Capitol steps in \ a stop on the broad driveway, dl the building. ? LOrtETTE j By CLARA C. HOLMES. (? by McClure Newspaper Syndicate.) Lorette slipped into her hunting jacket and hurried out to the front piazza. It was not Ave o'clock, scarcely dawn, yet she had not needed the alarm to arouse her. Her usually pink cheeks were crimson, and her dark eyes were bright as stars as she con lempiaieu uie iimuubuluc ucmuio which Hugh bad assured her was to be her's that day. At first, she demurred against Hugh's tactics. "It's not fair to bait 'em and then shoot 'em," she said. "I'd much rather get one honestlyrun him down?" When Hugh Uegai^.to laugh, she decided to say nothing more. Although Hugh ivas a law student hi Boston, he was amative of the backwood's district, ^n,Lexpert shot, and he had taught his'dazzling cousin to aim a rifle unerringjy. She had never shot a deer; yet??s1jacould. When Lorett^ readied the piazza, there was nobody /there. She uttered a cry, of impatience; then, remembering the dance the night before, she sat down to wait. . As she shivered the silence, her mind reverted to < (her parting with David. Again she was dining with him at the Landry cafe, restless under his reproachful gaze. "Lorette, I've seen you out several times recently, In .the company of someone else. In fact, I've done detective work on my own account. I've decided not to stand in that other fellow's way." It was true she had gone out many times with Cousin Hugh when he was otfan/iiiicr ion. cphrtnl hurl been proud to be escorted by Hugh. It was all right, too; she could have explained for him had not Roy Belcher seen her home from the diama rehearsals. No apology would do for Roy; so she wisely had said nothing. Now she was dreaming about David; she thought she had met him in the library at home. She gave- him only a cold, passing glance, but ah expression of disappointment clouded his handsome face, which wa3 so touching, in1 deed, that she had awakened. "Out so early, Lorie!" Iluglt's voice scattered her despondent thoughts. "What have you for a gun?" Hugh next asked. "My shotgun. Oh." she added In surprise, "you have a rifle. We can't hunt with rifles in our state." "We OO uacK iitirt-, lie uriurucu. Lorette was Intuitively uneasy, but again she snid nothing. Cautiously the two people moved or waited In the stillness, broken only by a crumbling leaf or a -rebounding branch. At last a large deer was spied, but he saw or winded his pursuers and bounded away with prodigious leaps. "We will ?0 to the Bend," suggested Ilugli. "I will patrol one side of the stream and you can watch the other." Lorette had been alone only a short time when she plainly saw two deer. Evidently the animals had seen something or someone, but not her. Lorette raised her gun and Its report rang out. She thought she suw one of the alert creatures fall, but the other, followed* by the bullets of another gun, bounded Into an alder thicket. Then Lorette heard?she felt every bit of hope leave her?the sound of a man's moans. Spiritless, she stood watching for a sign of Hugh across the river. With an effort at last she raised her frightened voice: "nugn j" He answered from the log crossing, a little way up stream. He ran Into the alder thicket, L'orette following him, hut he turned to her with his face aghast. "Dcn't come, don't come," he pleaded. He tried to wave her back, endeavored to tell her tlrnt^ they had made a mistake, but she pushed by him and passed on. A hunter, wounded, already had removed his coat, and was trying to stop tho flojy. qt bloody _ i.iickllyk Lore^te r- . ? ? / . AT CAPITOL STEPS. " , Photo by .Underwood ft Underwood, airplane with & wing spread of onlr ng a speed of one hundred miles an ? * ... .? -i? YastUDgton ana uruugut me ymuu tu rectly in front of the main steps of limn? something about first aW. ""She got the gauze she thoughtfully had , tucked into her jacket, pocket; Hugh had a strong cord along with him. Together they bound up the flesh wound. Then Lorette felt her strength forsaking her again. She sank into an dlder clump pnconscious. When she revived she heard Hugh's I voice: ' i "Yon stayrwlth her. Ill go for Doctor Bliss." She hearil his retreating footsteps and opened her eyes. A caressing rbice ; reassured her. I "Everything is all right, Lorette." ' "David, how came you here?" "Hugh told me. Why didn't you say he was a member of your family, LorotfoV* i "How came yon here?" she re- ' peated. , 1 "At the dab, one day, I was codgratulating Hugh on his fair lady. He said, at length, that you were coming here gunning. Naturally I wanted to \ come, too. I am sorry for this accl- < dent I've got a clean rifle shot right ' through my arm." + "Oh 1" gasped Lorette. "I ? I thought?" "What did you shoot at?" David Interrupted. ' ' "I wo8 sure I shot a deer," she r?i 1 plied, laughingly. "Let's tfb see." They found him, just where he had I fallen, a magnificent, blg-antlered deer. BIBLE AS A SERIAL Topeka Paper to Publish Gospels In Weekly Installments. The Topeka State Journal Is the first daily newspaper in the United States to tycgln publication of the Bible in serial form, In accordance with the recent suggestion of Dr. Charles M. Sheldon, of Topeka. editor-in-chief of the Christian Herald. The four gospels will be published in weekly Installments of about 3,000 < words, Arthur J. Carruth,. managing editor of The State Journal announced. The Weymouth text of the New Testa- ? ment, a translation in everyday English, 'will bo used throughout. The first installments give "The Good News , as Recorded by Mark." In a recent address to journalism students at Washburn College here, Dr. Sheldon said the newspaper publishing the Bible serially would not only give its subscribers an opportunity to rend the most interesting story in the world, but would render an important service in developing a taste for Bible literature. The Topeka divine later made the same statoment in a talk before the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern Univer- 1 sity. Evanston, 111. Dr. Sheldon is the author of "In His Steps," and numerous other books 1 i dealing with practical Christianity. 1 He is a thorough believer in the power ot the press and has advocated the i establishment of religious dailies for dissemination of Christian ideals.? Philadelphia Inquirer. HAMBOHE'S MEDITATIONS ; OME reason how COME ! Folks Talks Boot You S To Yo' back , dey 5 Don* Min' Hurtin' Yo' i Good name But dey v jes* cain' stan' t' j - HURT YO' FEELIN's! J Copyright, 1921 by UcCfun Syrtfgtf* . g ?? - ? ? AUTOMOBILE TOPS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS And made of the very best materials to to be procured, we will put on your oar when your old one is shabby. NOTHING jjivc* your auto the cla?sy appearance that a New Top*made from waterproof and first quality, material will and mad*' with Plate Glass windows. sissttii WE WILL PUT A TOP on your car that will last for years. JOHNSON'S JA8. A. JOHNSON. Manager CALHOUN DRUG STORE: VORK, - - 8. C. PATENT AND PROPRIETARY MEDIC1NE8? Ttf BESIDES glvine special and particular attention to our Prescription Department and keeping it right up to the minute for SERVICE, we alsojjarry a rory complete Jint of PROPRIETARY ind PATENT MEDICINE8 that have real merit. When you want anything pf this kind, let us serve you. SCHOOL SUPPLIES? WE CARRY a very complete line of School Supplies, including Pencils, Inks md Pens, pencil ana Ink Tablets, Exjrclsfc Books, Composition Tablets and pxamlpatlon Tablets, Chalk, etcv Our prices are Just riglit too, and we believe we have thfe BEST Pouptolp Pons on :he market. r ' . C104R8, TOBACCOS, ETC. If you arp a smoker or chewor of the weed, can suit yobr tscate th either 2lgar0. Cigarettes, Smoking or Chew ng Tobaccos,, and Pfpeb. SALHOUH DRUG STORE TIN AND GALVANIZED IRON ARE DOWN A.nd I can give you good priCer on the Seat ROOFING and GUTTERING. i have heavy 8h6et iron for Stacks for Small Boilers?8 to 16 Inches in diameter in 18 and 80 gauge Iron. heavy galvanized tanks Three to twelve hundred gallons capacity made to order. From and after March 1st my Terms are CASH WHEN WORK IS COMPLETED. - S. M. LONG ROSE HOTEL BUILDING. SEED IRISH POTATOES TO BE SURE WE HAVE THEM, and If you'll take a tip from us? you'll pet your potatoes In the ground Just as early as possible?the soon Or the better?they make a better yield when planted real early. Try it. SEE US FOR THE SEED. GARDEN SEED? Yes, sir. We have a full line ol' G&rden Seed from the recognised best growers. Be sure to plant a garden. Raise 'em at home. THE BEST GEOCEBIES ? WW Otw T A?1v THAT IB wnAi yiu ouuu? the Best and you'll find that we have ilmost everything you might want and Uso you'll find our PRICES ?ARE JUST EtIGHT?Other people <Jo. Suppose pou give it a trial. 8EEBEB ? QUOTH Typswritsr Ribbons end Typewriter Papers at The Enquirer Office. SEED) Potatoes? WE HAVE SEED IR18H POTATOES-COBBLER and BLI8S. EXPECTING a shipment of BALLARD'S 0BEL18K FLOUR EASILY THE BEST to be had. Also have cheaper grades of Flour. Always have Fresh Ground COUNTRY MEAL, SWEET FEED and MILL FEED. WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY OnvPlow Steels. Come and sec us for urhnt vnu mav soon need. J. F. CARROLL Typewriter Ribbon* and Paper* at The Enquirer Office. THE CASH GARAGE IS IN POSITION TO DO YOUR AUTOMOBILE REPAIR AND WELDING WORK AT M08T REASONABLE PRICE8.. YOU SAVE MONEY BY PAYING CASH. Expert Workmen . REPAIR your car when you brln?r It to his Uarage ior nepaire. WE CARRY full line of Automobile Accessories. THE CASH GARAGE J. 8. JOINER, MANAGER AT THE OLD CITY HALL EAST LIBERTY STREET 111 HI mBMI?11?IBMiBtBMBK ( GIVE US YOUR PR] * ) FOR PROMPTNESS ANO AC< i PHARMACY WITH THAT PRE8C , DOCTOR C/fLL U8. ! WE CARRY everything that ar I Carry. Bring Your Wanta to This | THE REXALL CITY PRj 8TORE i * Prompt and Accurst* 8ervica ?? ' Tr"-"" [ S. L. CO I Sales | THE UNIVE | 48 S. Main St. 'MfMfVlfVMMfMfMMVIflfllMfMfMM Auto Painters, Body and Top Builders, BOCK HILL, S. & Typewriter papers sold by the pound at Tl?e Enquirer Office. ^ BUILD NOW BU4LDINQ MATERIALS ARE i. ABOUT DOWN TO BEFORE War prices again and you'll make no mistake to start that house or i OTHER REPAIR WORK NOW. I have a full Line of Builders Sup* plies Includinp CEMENT m lime anivrv. BU^OER'J HARDWARE ,, PAINTS. You'll 8avo Money by Seeing Me about m Phono No. 28 ; * W. L. WALLACE " ; \> Warehouae Near Travora MW. ,, GOODRICH TIRES OMNtlfll TURK UV VVIUVU 7.1' ; S M WE HAVE X FULL LINE OP I TIRES AND TUBES AND THE NAME OP THEM IS A GUARANTEE OF SUPERIOR QUALITY? SEE US FOR NEXT TIRE NEED. SOLD OUR FORD CAS The car advertised last week to be junke?. has beep sold, so we'll have no second-hand parts. /'J v r ' < ,i> J. H. CARROLL t dtWWO fltt W " 1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE i , .? % , r j. BEGINNING NEXT MONDAY, Feb, 20th, Ws wm Close Our Store at 81k O'clock P. rrt., Except oh Saturdays. Our Policy Cojitinueg & Th# 8sms? Maximum Values at Mint* mum Prices. . OUR ENTIRE LINE Of Furniture, Stoves, and Ranges Hi second to none! We are pleased with our Beds, Springs and Mattresses, which are built pfr sleep. You Will be, too. Let us show you. ^ OUR PORE PAINT8 AND OtL0'i Continue to figure as cheap as any other.' - /,/ When Better Goods art Sold for Lower Price. We Wilt 8dW Them. PEOPLES FURNITURE' COMPANY ' i - ? T- * "* , t \ TAKE NOTICE ; ? ~ .. -- ut ' The Sanitary mantei lias moved from Congress Street to Madison Street And we are now ready to promptly fill all orders. Just continue to Call No. 6 ; J f^or your wants in all kinds of moats. SANITARY MARKtr LEWIS Q. FERGUSON, Mgr. 1 ESCRtPTION WORK J CURACY COME TO THE CITY J RIPTIOPL IF YOU NEED THE t i Up-to-D?t? Drug 8tor? 8houtd 5 Drug Store. VRMAOY . J. E BRI80N, Proprietor 2 CLOVER, 8. C. i i i i MMMIrtMlflMlAflMlMMMflMOT URTNEY 7<tCl/ Smkt I RSAl CAR. YORK, S. C. ; i |