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EBONY WATERS -By Anna McCIure Sholl Oopyrlght by W. O. Ohtpmu WNU S?rrlc? SYNOPSIS On her way to a position In Lost lartd Academy, Janet > Mercer, young professor of English literature and rhetoric, meet* on the train a young man, Arthur Fleming, also on his way to the Academy, as professor of math ematics and chemistry. They reach the railroad station, they meet Mrs. Den ver, engaged as matron of the Acad emy. At the school the group Is struck by an air of mystery pervading thr lonely place. Gordon Haskell, the pro prietor, welcomes them. Wilton Payne, teacher of psychology, completes the faculty. CHAPTER I ? Continued ? 4 ? ? "Danger ? mystery ? the unknown ; the untried." "Precisely. What are the manifesta tions of fear? Intense silence or wild raucous sound? Oh. I am Jesting, of course ? but I do prefer deep silence to shrill noises. Miss Mercer, will you have French or Itusslan dressing on your salad?" "May we see the establishment after dinner, sir?" "Well, really, I'd much prefer your pupils should think of you as far-off Olympians." "At ease on Parnassus' slopes," Payne remarked with a lifting of his eyebrows. Haskell had drawn up a chair next to Janet's. She looked' lovely. Arthur thought. In his henrt he had already constituted himself her protector, anil he resented with all the ardor of h fiery nature the cold, creeping courtesy of this strange schoolmaster guard ing so Jealously the almost Inhuman discipline of his establishment. "Miss Mercer, your pupils will love you," Haskell was saying In his soft, purring voice. "I think It Is bo much more im portant that they should love the sub jects 1 teach," she answered crisply, fehrlnklng back from his too close proximity. "They will love both." He rose, fixed them with a queer, Intense glare of a glance. "1 recommend you all to ?0 to your rooms. The work will be gin in earnest tomorrow." They heard his footsteps- echoing down an apparently endless corridor. Mrs. Denver folded up her napkin, and taking a pin from her dress pinned it carefully. Payne was staring at the tablecloth. Janet's fair face seemed like a gleam of summer In the soft light of the candles and her eyes, wist ful, half fearful, drew Arthur's heart to that shadowy region where love be gins. He stepped to the door. "They keep this place very dark." "Come in out of that corridor, Mr. Fleming," Payne commanded "and let's ? talk." Arthur turned back. The two wom en were sitting In a listening attitude. "I thought I heard a voice," Mrs. Den ver said. "So did I," Janet echoed. "I want to make a pact," Payne an nounced. "One doesn't have to teach psychology to know when a situation rings strange. I,et us hold together here, whatever happens." They looked in each other's faces solemnly. Janet reached out her left hand, and Arthur took It. They made ft ring. Far ofT a bell struck." "There, at lust I've heard a bell," Mrs. Denver sighed. "I don't think I could have slept tonight if I hadn't heard Just one bell." CHAPTER II When Janet hnd said good night to Mrs. Denver, she bolted her door and wondered whether she would be able to sleep. Iteady for bed, she put out her light, and, raising the shades at her windows saw that the rain was over, and the moon, a little past the full, had risen and was Illuminating the gardens, casting long ragged shadows of the pines across the un kempt lawns. While she looked and muspd over the strange situation, two figures emerged from the gloom of the trees- -In one of them she recognized the principal of the school; hut the other whs n man fully six feet three Inches fall ; nnd with long arms like ? gorilla. His broad, whitish face was bored Into by black eyes, nnd slashed rather than featured by a great, red mouth. His appearance was so terri fying she sank on her knees and drew the lace window curtains between her face and the window. Who was he? A rnan-of-nll-work? Whatever he was, he wns In the con fidence of his master. They advanced slowly, In earnest conversation. At last they paused beneath her window, ceased talking, and gar.ed up steadily for about two minutes. Her heart beat so violently that she felt they must hear It. All at once the moon went under a cloud, and their scrutiny ceased. She stole Into bed, and, In spite of her fears, was soon asleep. How long she hnd slept she did not know when she found herself all at once wide awake, sitting up in bed, and wondering if a far-off sound of feet had been actual' or 'part of a dream. Not hearlhg It again, she lay back on her pillow nnd went over the ?tents of the day, her mind now alert snd active. F^ar gave way to curl ositjr. Why had Haskell segregated ' hit four teachers on this floor?* Why had he wiahed to keep them away ffeom the acholars? Me* curiosity strengthening with every moment, abe resolved at last on a bold move. This strange principal bad probably g'one to bed. She would creep down and explore the ground floor of the academy and probably find some clue to the mystery. Acting at once on this resolve, she put on her clothes, and softly stepped out Into the corridor and made her way down the curved staircase to the central hall. There she stood for a moment In un certainty, but started at last toward a door, to reach which she had to pass the gluss door of the study room where the scholars had been so Indus triously bent over their books. As she went by Rhe Instinctively glanced In. The room whs Hooded with moon light And to her horror she saw the four forms still leaning their heads over their desks, absolutely motion less. For a moment she wanted to scream ; to run In terror from this house. Were they still forms of the dead or were they dummies ? put there ? for what purpose? Very softly she tried the door; It was unlocked; and she entered, clos ing the door behind her an<^~calculat Ing the amount of courage It would re quire to approach the nearest figure, which was that of a young boy. His head, covered with thick brown hair, was supported In hands which had a waxy look ; and he was hunched In a lifelike manner over his book. Very Her Heart Beat So Violently That 8he Felt They Mutt Hear It. softly she stole toward him, when sounds came from the hall which sent a chill to her heart. She dropped down behind one of the big desks and close to the figure, which she now saw was a wax dummy. Peering out of her shadow she perceived two heads close together, their white faces star ing steadily through the glass door Into the schoolroom. She recognized the immense gorilla-like man she had seen on the campus, and Gordon Has kell. She shook like a leaf In her hiding place, praying fervently that they would not enter the room. To her In tense relief, they turned away, and she heard their retreating footsteps, A faintness had nearly overcome her; but a rush of the old fighting spirit, when she found herself again com paratively safe, brought her to full consciousness. The waxen boy drew her eyes again, half fearfully, half curiously she crept nearer to him. Ills face was noble, absorbed, a slight smile on the firm lips and In the deep, studious eyes over which his long lashes curled. She did not dare rise yet, but she reached up her hand and touched the waxen hand laid with such resolution on the desk. Why did he seem so alive l so vibrant t why did he smile as If ho had something to tell her! She no ticed that all four figures bore a kind of family resemblance to each other; and on all four faces was a look of gentle resignation, as if they had something to communicate when their hour should come. Whoever had made these figures had been a true artist. They were an far beyond waxwork as a I^eonardo draw ing Is beyond the efforts of a school girl : grief, amar.ement, exquisite ten derness, seemed by turn to have guided their composition. The two girls ? a little younger than their "brothers" ? were of a workmanship as subtly calculated to envisage beauty and Innocence as was possible. Their lovely eyes In the moonlight were hent upon their books; their curls fell thick about their slender necks ? columns fit to adorn some little circular tem ple of Kros. Terror of these figures hegnn to stir In her? terror of them In their Immo bile beauty; their everlasting pursuit of an education that would never be finished; their half wistful, secretive smiles as over some Inexplicable mem ory. She began to movo from them, dragging her feet as In a nightmare, and tnrnlng her head constantly to look at them lest one of them should rise and follow her and try to detain her This horrid fancy faded ; and a* she . *ared the door a great pity and gent! ess replaced the fear. It was foolish 1 They knew nothing, yet she must step softly not to awaken them from their trance of study. to nie <^ONTiNuior>. Milk on Water Lure* FUK Fishing In slow-moving or sluggish water can be stimulated by pouring milk on the surface ahead of the boat As soon as this spreads and permeates the water the fish wake up and begla biting.? Detroit Newi. Midsummer Night Formal Fashions By CHERIE NICHOLAS IV IS fashionable to loolc tailor by night than by day. At least that Is actually what happens when you doff your happy-go-lucky, carefree and Rportsy-looklng clotlies (they are cer tainly all that this summer) and come forth, when falls the shades of night, In the long-skirted dresses which fash ton decrees for formal evening wear. All party frocks are now styled with floor-length skirts which often as not flaunt trains, making even the younger set take on an aspect of dignity and poise. There Is something statuesque about these slim-cut form-fltting length ened skirts which manage to make you look Inches and Inches taller than you really are. A feature which especially com mends there lengthened, sleek, form accenting siidrts Is that no matter .how snug-fitting they may be about the hips (which they are almost to an exaggerated degree) when they arrive at the knees they are given an accom modating flare which affords perfect freedom of motion. In the advance fall showlngB, ly some Instances the skirts have knee-depth Insets of sun burst pleatlngs (usually of soft chif fon). Sometimes the pleating flares all around, making the top of tl>e skirt appear slimmer than ever by way of contrast The Interesting part about this pro gram of costume design which places such stress on a styling which Is dlg n I fled and sophisticated Is, that even the simplest of materials are belnp worked up Id this way. Indeed, many of the smartest numbers in the fpr mal evening fashion parade are made of Inexpensive organdies, voiles, nets and other sheer cottons. Even more amazing and highly intriguing is the fact that the very leaders among the haute couture are creating some af their most successful party dresses of pique and even the once-humble seersucker and ginghams are daring to play a formal role in the evening mode. Speaking of Inexpensive cottons as made up In pretentious evening gowns, the model to the right In the group demonstrates the Idea perfectly. It 18 fashioned of a simple cotton ratine which Is patterned In a pretty cross bar motif. It is In that soft dusky shade of pink which Is such a favorite with smart Parlslemies this summer. The roses at the waistline carry the same pink tone. Of course it has a matching Jacket. Tlia dinner Jacket of white organdlo which topB the stunning evening gown to the left In the picture Is a very Important accessory. Organdie Jackets such as this ofie, also organdie wraps fashioned on the long, loose Bwngger lines, are quite the rage. As to the dress itself, a pink crepe with black printings fashions It. It seems after all that prints are again triumphing in the summer mode, especially those In striking effects. The long-sleeve dinner gown re mains a favorite. As for lace as a medium for the formal costume. Its prestige Is assured. The beige lace fr^k with Its colored Jewel clasps and btit buckle as shown centered in this trio of attractive night fashions Bhould prove of special Interest to the mntron. They are so lovely, these pastel col ored or chalk white lace frocks. ?, Weatern Nawnp&par Union. NEW LACE EFFECTS SEEN IN LINGERIE Newest additions to lingerie col lections show fresh treatments of the embroidered and appllqued lace dec orntlon which Is worked to contribute a "different" nppenrnnce hy reason of the losing of two layers of net. In addition to giving much greater sturdl ness to this delicate form of trimming, the use of the two layers gives a flow er-like background wlrlch Is not achieved by the single layer. Through this the flower appliques are worked or embroidery posed, or the lare ap pllqued. Washable Satins Hit New Note in Spectator Frocks F'nstel Rallns, washable, of course, (n delectable shades of frappe pink and Ice blue, strike a new note In spec tator frocks and give promise of a big fall season for this popular fabric. Spanish nnd Mexican plaids and hot country colors hold sway In new beach skirts, sweeping wide, but cut short at the knee. With these are worn hal ter tops, big brimmed hats with n Spanish or Mexican sweep, and color ful scnrfs or Rashes. Cottons and linens Rcore for the simple play-time frock, with linen shantung and Chinese damask a bit newer than glnghnrns and Reerstickers. Perky shoulder hows, square neck lines, reversible collars that can be worn either front or back, concealed pleats. And a maximum of buttons lend charming variety. Potter's blue, let tuce green And sunn.? yellows give verve to the plain-color frock which Is rivaling utrlpes, plaids nnd checks In Importance. Popular Coitum# Kults nre the smartest thing you can wear for luncheons and afternoon af fairs up to the dinner hour when a softer line Is favored. "Rack Flnt" on Gown *nack flns" are * feature of a stun ning new negligee In heavy satin of ?oft blue. They sre accented by lin ing* of bright coral. VELVET TOPS LACE Iljr CIIKKf K NIC IIOI.AR A rtchly colorful lace dross nrrom panted with a velvet wrap Is an Ideal combination for this time of yoar when autumn begin* to fiend hints of it* coming. From I'arls comes the report that at all outdoor fetes thr velvet wrap remains first choice. Often the girdle which elaborates the dress In of velvet which matches the coat. Which Is true of the model pictured. The dress Is done In plum color lace. The how-tied girdle Is of the Identical velgra.ia velvet (hns a grained crepe like weave) which fashions the wide ?ape sleeved wrap. Floca Frlng* As an amusing cluinge from ostrich j cai>OH for evening w?*ar, Hchlaparelll ha* Introduced an Imitation of feath- j era, made of bright artificial flos? frlng*. MEDICAL ADVICE THAT BORDERS ON THE SARCASTIC Our doctors are always telling :is not to do things \\e must do and to do things we eannot do; to eat this when they know or should know that we don't like It and not to eat that when they should know with equal certainty that the thing deulecT us Is our pet hobby in the way of food. Now they come along, or nt least the public health committee of the Wisconsin State Medical society comes along, and tell us to take a midday nap and live longer. When In all conscience they should know that we have n hard enough time as It Is in partaking of a too-hast.v lunch and getting back to work while the eye ot the boss retains what we accept as Its look of friendliness. Most of us are willing enough to take this latest advice, but the economic set up won't permit us the time to carry It out. The advising committee, too. tells us how the Instructions should be car ried out. That Is. the details after we have arranged the matter of time. And, again, there Is the same old note of opposition to our natural de sires. They say we should not nap very long and even tell us If we nre Inclined to overdo this nap we can t find time to take we should have a bunch of keys or some such object In our hands as we dor.e off. that we will drop the keys before sound sleep Quick, Safe Relief For Eyes Irritated By Exposure To Sun, Wind and Dust At All Drug Stores Writ?Murin?Co.,Dpt.W,Chks*<o, for Fro* Book Pimpfes on Face Never Could Shave Healed by CutScura "Three years ago my face and arms broko out with a skin ernpuon that was followed by large, red pim ples. They festered and went all over my face and arms. They Itched and burned and I could never shave. I lost much rest at night with them. "Nothing I tried helped very mum. Then I saw an advertisement for Cutlcura Soap and Ointment and purchased them. I used about four cakes of Cutlcura Soap and one and a half boxes of Cutlcura Ointment and now I feel like a new man. I am completely healed." (Signed) Harry R. Hall, 3058 14th Ave., Bir mingham, Ala., Jan. 20, 1934. Soap 25c. Ointment 2Gc and 50c. Talcum 25c. Sold Everywhere. One sample each free. Address: "Cutl cura laboratories, Dept. R, Maiden, Mass."-? Adv. overtakes ua and be awakened by the resulting clash when we Just doaed off and want to finish our nap. And If we can't find time for the nap, we should take sufficient time for lunch ro forget business and loll around for a time after the coffee. Rut what Is the use? We have no more time to loll than we have to nap. And coffee probably would bo out anyway when the doctor find# out we like It. ? St. Louis Globe-Dem ocrat. Mercolized Wax Ji (eeps Sk'n Younq Absorb blemishes and diseoloralions using Mercolizcd Wax daily as directed. Invisiblo particlcs of need skin aro freed and nil defccts such as blackheads, tan, freckles and larpo pores disappear. Skm is then beauti fully clear, velvety and so soft ? face looks years younger. Mercolized Wax brings out your hidden beauty. At all leading druggists. Powdered Saxolite ittouoea wrinkle* a nd other ago-aigns. 8ftl&* ply ctfwolvo on? ounco Saxolito in h* If -pint witch haicl and um daily aa (uoo lotion* STANDARD MASHES Get More Eggs? Get More Profit Ask for and get Standard Brand But termilk Mashes, with Cod Liver Oil and Poultry Yeast Foam. More eggs mean more profit to you. Many of the leading poultrymen in the South' eastern State# ar? feeding Standard Brand Maihej ? from baby chick# to laying hens ? with exceptionally good result#. You can get quick, uniform growth ? proper development ? better egg production ? le## mortality ? by feeding Standard Brand M ashes. Don't let anyone talk you out of the extra profit you can make by feed ing Standard Masher. Before you buy any more mashes of other brands, let u? send you samples ? See for yourself the uniformity or the mixing, the un failing freshness and above all, the high grade ingredients used in making Standard Brand M ashes. See Your Standard Dealer Today If there's no dealer in your section, we will supply you. Write for full par ? ticuiari. Address Desl{ E. W. STANDARD MILLING CO. 8 Fairlie St., H. W. Atlanta, Ga. Do you lack PEP ? Arc yon all In* tir*d and run down? Tonic Will rid you of MALARIA ?rvd build you up, Utcd for 65 yc?r? for CKllU, Fcv<r, Mtlarla and A General Tonic 50c and $1.00 At All DritnliU ??CUT ME OUT?? and mall tae, with your r.ani* ar.J nldec.3, la WAM LABORATORIES. HILL1ABD. VIjORIDA. I wlH briaf jr?tt ? hw Itapk of Wad*'* Oimm ?????.?, ? MM I hut more* poM trom tha haodi of clothlag wHboot water, and full dfctaUa l ow you. u our Lotti Manager, have aa opportunity to ouj 1 1 to f 10 * day ?itrm In grAi (par* titn*. --MAIL ME TODAY*?* WNU ? 7 32 ? 84 MRS. WILLIAMS GAINS RELIEF FROM "RHEUMATIC" PAINS Dr. W. E. Fitch Explains why Natural Mineral Water Often Helpful In Chronic Ailments Mrs. II. Williams, 16 Princcton Street, Clifton, New Jersey, writes: *T suffered very badly with rheuma tism but after taking Crazy Water Crystals I am a different person. They are wonderful. I would not be without them, they did mc so much good." Why is it that a fine natural min eral water, made at home from Crazy Water Crystals has benefited so many thousands suffering from "rheu matic" pains and other chronic ail ments ? Dr. W. E. 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