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EBONY WATERS -By Anna McClure Sholl Copyright by W. O. Chapman WNU Bvrvlc* SYNOPSIS On h?r way to. a (acuity position In Lostland Academy, Janet Mercer meets a young man, Arthur Fleming, also on his way to th* Academy. At the rail* road station they meet Mrs. Denver, engaged as matron. At the school the group Is struck by an air of mystery pervading the place. Gordon Haskell, proprietor, welcomes them. Wilton Payne completes the Academy faculty. In a scheolroom Janet finds a group, which the teachers had supposed were scholars, are really highly artlstlo wax figures. CHAPTER II ? Continued "Certulnly we would be only too glad," Hayne answered, quite sure that he spoke for all of them. "To have stodents eager for education smooths a teacher's road." "Exactly. Hut there Is one pupil of ? of another class, Berenice Brace bridge, the youngest daughter of the late Dr. Jethro Bracebrldge." He paused Impressively, as If the announcement must change their en tire conception of the state of affairs In Lostland academy. "It is chiefly for her that this whole arrangement exists ; I am her guardian and the sole trustee of the estate, and under the terms of her father's will she is to receive her education at Lostland acndemy until she comes Into control of her own for tune at twenty-one. I have under taken much of her education myself, with the aid of vurious governesses ? to comply with the spirit of the will. If not the letter; but lntely she has de manded certain subjects on which, I have no hesitancy In saying, I am not an authority. "Now you see the reason for your high salaries. I couldn't really, could 1, ask specialists on these subjects to bury themselves In these hills for the sake of one young girl ? lovely and Intelligent as she 1b? And, since you ?re In Lostland, 1 wanted the farmers' children to share the advantages which you are bringing to Berenice." Janet felt acute remorse that she had so misjudged this man, who could throw open the doors of the old acad emy to boys and girls stranded on these hills. "1 think that Is most kind and generous of you." He waved his hand to Indicate that it did not signify. "You will not find Berenice dlllicult, though, of course, she has had very little of the usual life of young girls." "May I ask a question, sir?" ? this from Arthur. "As many as you like." "Are you a relative of Miss Brace bridge?" "No; the fact Is, I was the adopted son of Mrs. Henry Haskell, of Cali fornia, and I took her name. When I ?was about twenty-seven my adopted mother became the second wife of Doctor Jethro Bracebrldge and step mother to his five children, of whom Berenice wns the youngest and then four years old. 1 was an Instructor in a western college, but my adopted mother's marriage led to my taking a position as teacher of foreign lan guages In this academy, which thirteen years ago was In a very flourishing condition ? " He paused and looked about the circle with his keen, rest less eyes. "I ? I presume there were then ? a number of deaths?" Payne said. "Yes, Doctor Bracebrldge's long 111- _ nesB ? and a number of deaths. Doc tor Bracebrldge did me the honor to rely on me, to trust me; hence," he ?mlled rnther wearily, "this strange situation 1 A rnther lonely girl to be educated In a great academy to com ply with the terms of a rattier sin gular will; though, of course, all wills are singular to some one. As trustee 1 do not receive enough to keep this great place In order?" "But couldn't you turn It Into what it was In the days of Its glory?" "No ? there's nn obstacle." ho snld stubbornly. He looked at his watch. "Well, any more questions?" "Do your pupils ever study by moon light, sir?" He turned quite pale. "Oh, I'll ex plain that circumstance ? very slight ? - very odd, yet It has held up the whole situation here. Not now. It's after nine, and I think I heard the day pu pils coming In the side entrance. As they cannot pay much, they tend the vegetable garden In the summer; and two are told off to look after the two furnaces, and to bring coal up to the cook In winter. "Now It Is nine; and we begin work at nine," he continued. "You will take the study with the glass door, Miss Mercer; and Mr. I'ayne, you will turn down the hall on the right as you face the staircase; and the first door you come to will be your schoolroom; and ne*t Mr. Fleming's. We hrfve thirty jfaplla. reach of you Will have ten for one hour; and teach three hours at a stretch. At noon you will have recrea tion until one; and the students a study J?our. At one, lunch will he serVed here for the thtotf of you. . At twA the students, who have their lunch 111 Another dining room, will begin three forty-five minute shift* of recite log, hack to you what you taught them In the morning; and you w)l| give out ta?k? to be done In the evening in t theif /hotfe*** artd by nererilc* "here. That will bring, us to- about <- ft :45 to the afternoon j 6r, sliowltvg foi* In evltable delaya, Tour o'clock ; making *beut fire teaching hour* a day, From wUKjiV1 ' ill ? ' ^ ? - - ' ? AJ'VJ four o'clock on your time la jour own." "Where la the library?" asked Payne. "Across the ball from here. I'll show you." He led the way to a room which Janet thought gloomy In the extreme; but It was well stocked with books, which Payne examined eagerly. Then they went to their respective class rooms. In hers. Janet found a number of boys and girls at the clumsy desks, and among them the girl she was most eager to behold ? Berenice Bracebrldge ? who would, Janet thought, have ar rested anyone's attention anywhere by her singular type of beauty. She seemed to be of those who look proud ly out on life ? but are not proud: a slender, aloof creature. Her features ?where had Janet seen before the short upper Hp, the thick lashes, the delicate skin, the abundant fair hair, the eyes with their expression of wanting to understand something which they could not understand? She ? rose gracefully as Janet entered, and looked about on her fellow students. They seemed to be nice boys and girls; and they rose rather uncertainly, fol lowing Miss Brncebrldge's example. i "1 think Wb re all here ? and we are very glad to see you," she said half shyly. Janet was unaccountably nervous, j and she felt a certain uneasiness in her pupils. Their eyes wandered to the corridor, even when she was sure they were most attentive. In a rnther shaky voice she opened her subject, a kind of prologue of the glories of English literature from Chaucer down. The hour came to an end quickly. As Berenice passed her desk she held "It's Good to Make Thlngi Llv?." out her hand. "Thank you ! You made things live. It's good to make things live." Janet felt relieved, grateful, almost happy again. She left her platform and went to rnlse a window higher. When Bhe returned other pupils were entering the room, and on her desk lay a folded note addressed simply i "The Teacher." She slipped It Into her hag, for Gordon Haskell was ap proaching In his quiet, quick way which reminded her of a leopard's movements. His sleek, shining hair, his dark eyes, and rather elongated rounded nose emphasized his appear ance. "Well, how did you get along?" "Very well ? thank you 1" "I am glad you are not nervous. Rome of my governesses have been ? very nervous." His face had a cruel expression; and she recalled an old painting she had once seen of the burning of a witch In Salem, and of tho pale, In tense Puritan covintenancen lit up by the flames of the bonfire in the midst of which a woman writhed. The thought crossed her mind that she would be glad when Berenlco ceased to be the ward of this man. Meanwhile the object of thin wish sat In the third schoolroom and lis tened to Wilton I'nyne's Introduction of his subject. He had been expect ing her all the morning, but sho did not come until the third hour; a radi ant creature, he thought. In her rather gay little mountain suit of copper cOlored corduroy, the coat worn over a plain white silk blouse. Her serious yeung face recalled to his mind faces he had seen on canvases. In the Na tional gallery: adorably delicate, al most whimsical in expression yet with a kind of sadness when the features were In repose. She spoke rit last ? asked him some simple question Her voice thrilled him, arid Its quality brought to him many memories, as the spiritual es sence of a sound or a fragrance can always do. fie had not heard such ? ?olce outside of Europe, and then only echoes of It ? the soprano notos of singing hoys, gondoliers in Venice? the gentle voices of glrlu going like m flock of white doves to their first' com' munlon. to CONTINIJIOn. Excavation* at Pomp?tl Pompeii was hurled under lava from sn eruption of Mount Vesuvius more than 2,000 years ago. It was the most beautiful city In Italy. From the ruins scientists have learned much of an cient clvlllwitlon. Archeologlcal expe ditions from almost every country hsve visited the site of Pompeii, hut In t recent years tlrt* most extensive exca vations have been carried on undef auspices of the Italian government Flattering Beret a First Choice By CHERIE NICHOLAS *"?"* O IiE smartly In fashion those A days you must tilt perilously aslant your carefully colffed head a pert beret of either velvet, felt, nr that which Is very new, quilted taffeta or crepe. When you see the new berets you understand why the movement is spreading' like wildfire throughout the length and breadth of all fashlondom. You could buy a dozen or more of these fascinating new berets and no two would be alike. If you ure the type which looks best In big generous eye-shading lines Just ask for the beret that answers this description for some of the newest models are as large and picturesque as a brimmed hat. Pose a blaclt velvet heret atop your "permanent" with the summer organ dies and sheer prints you nre loath to give up during the hot mldseason days and you will realize a hundred per cent returns In the way of chic and charm. And that new sheer woolen shirtwaist dress (or Is It of the heavy tie silk which is equally as vogulsh) which you lately acquired in accord ance with fashion's dictate for fall, of course if you have not already done so you will be investing in a felt beret to wear with it which will give your outfit Just the right dash of color. Be suie It sports a saucy feather of some sort or other. If it is eolor you are looking for to enliven your new fall ensemble or to cheer up the black sheer wool after noon dress which you have wisely In vested in for practical afternoon wear, you will find It In the swanky beret and scarf as pictured at the top to the left Is this group. Multi-colored cord ed velvet (stripes are everywhere present In the fall style picture) Is cut to form a geometric design for the beret. A Jeweled clip attaches Itself at the exact center front of this gay little headpiece. The scarf is taffeta I lined to give It that crisp up-and-g? Ing look. The beret centered In the Illustra tion has cunning ways about It. Of course it must be worn Just so, to wield its magic sway. But trust mod* ern youth to see to that. There is a little top section formed of grosgraln ribbon the- frayed ends of whiQh form a saucy topknot. The rest of this little fllrtntious creation is of black I felt which makes it Just the hat to | wear with tailored togs. Among the millinery showings out for midsummer, the beret of black silk Is an outstanding feature either quilted or stitched or as you like it best. Here is an attractive typo (be low to the left). It Is developed of black grosgraln. The trim Is black lacquered ribbon. As Important as Is the beret, and it is tremendously so. It Is not without rivals In the field. Versatile types abound In the field chief among which f.re flattering trlcornes and devastat ing little shepherdess shapes delight fully feminine with fussy ribbons and flowers and feathers. Then there are the soft felt derbies with their Alpine feathers; Hrlms also flourish in the mode and they are very versatile. The brim whlclj turns up at one side to reveal the hair Is a new note. Your attention Is called to -one of the new brim types, shown at the top to the right. In the early fall models crepw Is a factor and It Is stitched crepe which fashions this dashing model. Note the gay feather follows the line of the brim, a gesture which Is oft repeated In the newer modes. An ultra chic woman's hat of black velvet concludes this group. It Is of the beret family. At one side It rolls up with studied grace, dipping low at the other. The brush .of simulated aigrette adds greaj elegance. ?. Western Newspaper Union. SUBDUED GLITTER ENHANCES FROCKS An avalanche of cellophnne fnbrics has appeared on the market for frill, adding to the brilliance of the mod em age. Wools, silks, synthetics nnil velvets ? nil will be seen this fall highlighted with Interwoven glints of the popular cellophane. Nothing escapes" not rven that good old sports (standby, wool Jersey. This year It, too, has Its subdued glitter achieved by. flocks of silver cellophane. There's even a cellophane lace, which is as ethereal ns anything you'll be likely to see this side of the penrly gates. It looks like frosted cobwebs or something. A new material called anthracite Is as shiny as tbat hard black substance you shovel Into the furnace, but the analogy stops there. It's sleek, soft and slippery, yet with that hlgh-pol Ished finish, thanks again to cello phane. What looks like diminutive copper ov steel beads appearing here nnd there In the new woolens la merety ?n terw<Wen cellophane. And, as a matter of fact, practically any new fabric you see tbl? fall that i baffles you la pretty aure to he partly cellophane. Blond Fur Collar* Black coata with blond fur collars are especially flattering t? Junior girls. Badger and natural lynx promise to ha two favorite trlminlnga of the coming ' Benson. Fruity F.arringa They're wearing cherries and straw berries In thelf eara now, artificial ones of course, with boutonnlerea to match for the lapela SATIN VOGUE Ky CIIKRIK NK HOI.AH For * "flrnt" frock to Inltlnto th* aow wnRon and at the name tlmo fln Inh tha mhlRonRon fashionably, chooae 'aatln. The now Rafln arrivals Am lrroslattb1??. They are no RlPck, Hiinro and comply, nnd thoy lend tncmat'lvpa IK) ansrtrtly to chJc 1 1 n?orlo ncrkwrar accompaniment. Top your Jacketed aatln rnatum* with a cushion brim black felt berat ?s tha young lady In tha picture ha* done a* a final touch and yriti will take on a hl(<h stylo look that cannot b? ontdona. CAP. AND BELLS GENIUS First, little Jones ran excitedly from the room and fetched his wife Then he went out into the garden nud called the twins, who were tell ing the children hext door what they would do when they arrived at the seaside. After thnt he persuaded youog Albert to abandon for the moment his efforts to get Radio Paris on the wireless, brought cook in from the kitchen, and even asked nurse to lift baby from the peram bulator. And, to his delight, he found that when they all sat on the largest trunk at once, he could Just manage to fasten the lid. ? London Opinion. Of Course Not! Voice on the Telephone ? I ordered thut crab mcnt three hours ago and it hasn't come yet. Grocer ? We expected a fresh ship ment this morning and I've been wait ing for it. Voice on the Telephone ? Hut my husband is here complaining because his dinner's not ready. Grocer ? Rut you wouldn't want to serve an old crab, would you? ? Lon don (Out.) Free P:ess. A Patting Grade Old Fashioned Father ? When I was your age, John, my parents never had trouble with me. Modern Son ? Well, I can't say I've had any real trouble with you, cither, dad. ? London Answers. Funny Thing, Age "A very handsome woman, that Mrs. Miller." "You ought to have seen her 15 or 20 years ago when she was 10 years younger." ? London Tit- Hits. ACCOUNTING FOR IT "Daughter, your new benu doesn't remain very late. The last one used to hang around until the milkman called." "Well, you see, dad, this one Is the milkman." 1'reparednes* Johnny was very hard on trousers. One day, while shopping with a friend his mother bought cloth for a pair of trousers for Johnny, but ordered a good bit more than seemed necessary. "Why do you get so much?" asked the friend who was with her. "Oh," was the reply, "this Is for reserved seats." Out of Sight Hostess ? There's Mrs. I'onderosa. Her husband's bitterly opposed to | extreme evening gowns, hut she wears them *11 the same. Guest ? Weu she hns plenty of backbone. Hostess} ? Sh?\ must have, but she's so fat that you ewn't see a trace of It. Sur# ild Had Hospital Visitor ? I>o you ever pon der the uncertainty of life; do you realize that death must come to one and all ; have you thought how short n time we must spend on this earth? I'atlent ? I should think I have? my business IS life Insurance. THn Mf?n Thing First Actress ? I like to act In a play that brings tears. Second Actress ? Won't nny play you're in do that? Couldn't Daunt Him "I must tell you that my daughter can bring a husband only her beauty and her Intellect.'* "I don't mind- many young rouples have started In a very small way." No Hurry About It Instructor ? What would you do If there were an explosion and some h vly went tip Into the nlr? Pupil ? Walt until he came down, sir.? Stray Ktorle*. FASHIONED FOR ?LARGER FIGURES PATTERN 994a Nothing works ticite the magic on the Inrger figure like a deep cape and slender paneled seamings ? ai>4 these are the faslilod points found In this charming model. The cape Is large, scalloped and gracefully flared, and follows the surplice line of the bodice closing. A snug hip yoke and the aforementioned panels keep tke fi/ure straight below the waist Itne. V'or afternoons In warm weather, georgettes and chiffons are lnvely ? in colorful prints or monotones. For very drossy occasions lace would be ideal, and for mornings use dimity, swiss or voile. Complete, Diagrammed Sew Clinrt Included. Pattern 004S may be ordered only in sizes 30, 3S, 40, 42, 44 and 40. Size 30 requires 4 yards inch fabric. Send FIFTEEN CENTS In coins or stamps (coins preferred) for this pat tern. He sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, the STYLE NUM HEIt and SIZE. Send your order to Sewing Circle Pattern Department, 232 West Eight eenth Street, New York. MUST HAVE PEEPED Two inmates of n lunatic asylum mot during their daily walk In the grounds of the Institution, and the following conversation took place: First Inmate ? I?et you can't guess what I've got In my hand? Second Inmate ? A horse and cart. First Inmate ? Ger-eher ! ? you've looked. Sufficiency "Are you afraid of foreign entan glements?" "Not a hit," answered Senator Sorghum. "I don't see any use of bothering to Import any. Homemade entanglements are good enough for me." Quite ft Difference "What Is the difference between an old-fashioned girl and a modern girl?" "An old fashioned girl Mush en when she Is ashamed, and n modern girl Is ashamed when she blushes." Disturbing Thought "I)o you think you could lenrn to love me?" "Possibly hut, If I were n man, I'd hate to think I was an acquired taste." Never Aniweri Lady (applying for a maid) T nm -?ery particular. I want a maid wh? ?vJll not answer me hack. 'Employment Agency Manager? I have Just what you want- a forirwr telephone operator. ? Hummel. Modern Politician "Have you Me en the candidate yet?" "Yes; he flew over our house thin morning and dropped down n lot of literature and threw n Wlsa to the baby."? 1'ath finder Magazine.