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i * 10 MAGAZINE SECTION PAGE EIGHT I' \ FRESH \ By Express Fine Candies line, put up his rod, nnd counted and weifrhed his fish. Tlien, liichtinK a pi(ie. he peslunj? the heavy creel arrnas his hack and starteil up the darkening path. From his dripping tweeds the water oozed; his shoes wheezed and slopp'd at every step; he was tired, s<»ake<l, suc cessful—but happy? Fossibly. It wns dark whan the lighted windows of the lodge twinkled across the hill; he struck out over the meadow, head tient, smoking furiously. y On the steps of the club-house Colonel Hyssop and Major Brent greeted him with the affected heartiness of men who • u _ v / * disliked his angling methods; the stew ard brought out a pan; tlie fish were line reeled, reweighed, measured, and en tered on the eluh hook. ‘••Finest creel tins year,, sir,” said tb£ steward, admitinglv. The Major grew^purple; the Colonel C:irt*fiilly rt*ii»«*fisim*u tlw* Ur^n st fish. “Twent\-one inelies, steward!” he said. “Wasn’t my big fish of last Thursday twenty-two?” •» “Nineteen, sir,” said the steward, promptly. “Then it shrank like the devil!” said tlw Colonel. “By gad! it must have shrunk in the creel!” But laingtiaiii was in no mood to savor his triumph. He rlinil>ed five stairs wear ily, leaving little puddles of water on each step, slop;ted down the hallway, entered hi« nano, and sank into a chair, too wear}', too sad even to think. Presently he lighted -his lamp. He deeded with his usual attention to de-^ tail, and touched the electric button abos'e his tied. * “Fm going tomorrow morning,” he said to tlw servant who came; “rfThrn in an hour and |>ark my traps.” I.angham sat diwn. He had no in^ riination for dinner. With his chin prop|ied on his clinched hands he sat tlierr thinking. A sound fell.on his ear, the closing of a door at the end of the hall, the padded pairing of a dog's feet, a scratching, a whine.' He ojwned his door; tlw hull-terrier trotted in and stood Iwfore him in silence. His Higlfflirss held in his mouth a letter. I anghaiu took the note with hands that shook. He could scartvlv steady them to o|ien tlw envclojie; Iw. could M-afcelj see to read tlw lin«-: "Why are you going away?” He rose, made Ids way to his desk like a blind man, nnd wrote, “Because I love you." . His Highness bore the missive away. For mi hour he sat there in tlw lam|>- lit rpotn.' The servant'came to pack up for him, hut he sent the man hack, saying that Iw might change his mind. .Then Iw resumed his waiting, his head buried in his hands. At last, when he could en dure the silence llo longer, Iw rose and walked tlw fhair, backward, forward, pausing breathless to listen for tlw pat ter ojf the dog's feet in the hall. But no sound camei he stole to the d<a»r and listened, tlwp stepped into tlw hall. The light .still burned in her room, streaming out through tlw transom. She would never send another message to him by His Highness'; he understood that now. How he cursed liiniself for his momentary Melusion! How Iw scorned himself, for reading anything hut friendU ^ 4 T' kindness in her message! How Iw burned with self-contempt for his r.-n^. brutal reply, crude as the IdurtCil offer ■ of i yokel! That settled the matter. If he had any decency left, he must, never offend her eyes again. How • could he have hoped? How could he have don. Here, too!—here in this pi art' s„ s.nTt ” fied to her by associations—here, u), o,,’. she had come upon her pious pilgn' .. —here, where at least Iw might h .w ,|,,, her to her dead! Suddenly, as he stood there. |„ r opened. She saw him standing t> r , For a full minute they faced e.ieli • , . Presently His Highness emerged t Iwhind his mistress and trotted dot the hail. Behind His Highness- came | i s tress, slowly, more slowly. The d , .fully held a letter Iwtween hi> t| when l.arfghaiii saw ^ he sprang ty u eagerly. \ “No, no?” slw said, •"f did not it, I cannotcannot (ii\e up the letter!” He had the letter in his han<U li< r fell over it; the color surged in! face and neck. Tlw letter dropp< ,l . her yielding hand; the Ihrili fmi , interlocked fingers made her faint. \ j SHKSW’A YF.I) FOBW \U|) mu \ • , HIM, m< close that their lips t ,,. then eliiiig, crushed in their firstTi' MeaiiwhiU”His Highness picked ~ Utter and stood |M>Utei\ waiting ; i . (The End.) KLEIN’S DRUG STORE 1 Every Thing The Best Phone 31 masquerade of good-fellowship was only a step in some pre-arranged plan, an effort to make me feel at ease. tYhat that plan was 1 could not, as yet, even guess, yet dimly I connected its reveal- ineiut With tlw disap|M aranee of the tier- man rejNirter, and the pretended drunk enness of .Fran/.en. The tatter was so poor an actor I was compelled to sus picion him, hut not hy so much as a glance in his direcjjon did I reveal my siiNpicioiiN to his chief. But tlw fellow sition to make which may est. of great interest. ”1 eann d imagine- “Of oiurs*- not. However, it is not a matter to Iw di.NCussrd •here. 1 ask for only t« n minutes at, let us say, nine t<e- inorrow. Your hotel?” “The Congress.’’ The Air Pilot I Continued from Page ii. i Iw of inter- t.iking place. While not rendered totally unconscious, yet my brain was numbed, and it seemed impossible for me to move a muscle. However, 1 realized, in a dim, impersonal Way, that I w as lifted up, carried swiftly across the walk outside. to his chief, was not content to remain unnoticed. X x \ STYLE QUALITY IIN HOUSE VALUE \ \ \ SEE US For anything in the Line of \. X X X / / Clothing, Shoes, Hats Etc. We are filling in our stock wil new, clean Merchandise. A «... Will convince you as to price and quality. * X “My own also; very convenient. I take if for granted tlw reqm'st is granteil. Seliiliitt, let's get Fnuizcn to Iwd.” We all arose together, and passt-d out / into tlw ’rather narrow entrv-way. He struck tlw table with one h-ilui, tip-, . ’ , _.. . . . / * Schmitt was talking with Miss Prohyq, while Brandt held to Franzen, thus leav ing nw for tlw moment alotie. The proposition for a conf«-renee in the nn’rii- ing hall relievtal me of any fears for the present. I must wait till then to learn more definitely what was Iwing at tempted. Brandt, hy uiqking this en gagement. had apparently accomplished all he desired.. 1 had no longer any rea son to suspect trickery, or a resort to violence. Without doubt the (ienuans «smsideretl me approaehahle, and would attempt the money argument. Very wa ll, I would learn then what lie console in\ discoveries worth, and could at him. The thought rcstt g.iod liuiimr. \ X I was chuckling over yTiv situation when Schmitt and Miw'Probyn disap peared tliKnigh'tlw syringing doors onto tlw sidewalk. Ahdost at the same in stant these ojie^iied inward, and the red- fviceil n-port/r hurst in. hastily, coming face fo fX' with Franzen.; I heard an oath add tlw sound of a Mow ; some- oiitvfoppled over against uw. forcing me y> pn-ss against the side wall for snp- jxirt. Then I was -struck on the head from Iwhind, and went down like ?i log. rilAPTF.U VI BRANDT SHOWS HIS HAND the easiest method was to use m I was surprised at tlw fellows* b- tlwir resorting to tlw strong-arm alone was evidence they ware a, under urgent orders. My first t that money was to bjevhe app''i and thrust into a cab. 1 retame<l a flick- ' utterly failed. 1 hX had ad .)■(• cring reeolleetion of Brandt’s face ^iressed shorter and uglieC means to obtain close to-mine in tin - glare of an electric end. How much farther would tla v light, and heard Franzen laugh spite- ture, if I proved obstinate? Die fidly. pect was not pleasant, ami I . “He’s dead to the world,” said some- hemled my own helplessness, ,, one. “Turn on the juice, Carl; give hei^ Ij^olted more of the situation. 1 the limit.” ping over the half-filled glass, |n an endeavor to attract attention. / “Dessaud! Dcssaud!" he replated, hie- eougbing tlFe name dcrjgfvely. “Bah! I’ve heard of him; he’s got a damn toy. Who ever heard of a French uwchanie?” “I think the world has heard of sX- eral.” I answered, surpristd at this out- hreak, yet holdinit ^ny tem|wr, “and the toy flies” ‘How uImhiI Itheinis? Did it fly then. Monsieur Frenchman?” •• \ plane broke; aeeidents are alwavs possible.” Mv glance fell upon tlw man's extended hand; it was that of a me chanic, with stubby fingers and close dinned nails. So Iw was Ilic ex|wrt. • You have siicli eveh in (lermany.” "Mav he so,” stuldtornlv, “but your * 'w X ^ whole principle is Wrong." “What do \ on know about that?" “What do I know Brandt's hand grip|w«l the fellowjp arin. “That’s enough. Fran/a n,” Irt- s dd, sternly. “Wc are not. here to discuss aviation, or quarrel over flags. Finish jour beer, and we'IJ p»." / He teaned closer to me and w hisp^fvvl. "We’ll leave the drunken f<*ol/?it the linttl. I would like a mouicm’s cpiiet X ' talk with you Somewhere”' '“But I am with Miss' I’robvn." " \ brief a|>pointnivfit tomorrow morn ing will d i. Monsieur. I have a pr.ijsi- X riien mv head fell back on someone’s - * . / shoulder, and I lost all consciousness. • 1 retain some slight nrolleetioft of Iwing aroused again when tlw ca|>'stopped, of far-awaj" voices talking^ and of being lifted out. Then I /lapsed again into total darkness. When I aw^jvened , the .second time I \Xs lying half-dressed on a Iwd. There was no light in the room, hut an lux-n doorway revealed a second apartownt in Which lights were burning. 1 sjpv no one,,yet almost the first sound tfstinguished was that hateful laugh of Franzen. It hrought me to an instant realization of all that had occurred. “Not much reward for the risk. Cap-. tain,” Iw said clearly in Herman. “These letters tell nothing.” “We’ve got tlw plan, haven’t we?” was the gruff answer. “Ye*, if that is any comfort, hut there is no proof that he will talk.” "You can leave that to me; he’ll either talk, or not fly. Did Schmitt say he couldn’t siwak Herman?" * a H girl saiil. It You got Ids gun?” “In the drawer there—a nasty weapon. Better look at the fellow again, Fritz." I heard a chair pushed hack, and lay flat with my eves closed, hoping tlw in- vestigator would deem me still tincon- Tlw blow felled me flat, and I had scions, and g • hack to Ids Conversation, hut the vaguest impression of what was There was much I desired to learn, and “Sun’ij that’s w hat the was her htwiress to find out. confess, what troubled me most u apparent perfidy of the'young w I had trusted her, IwliVvrd in her f ship, still it was clear enough ii"\v slie must have deliberately lured i t > this rough manhandling, and'! n stood idly hy wliile I was being h * away. But did she? If so, if she that sort, a willing part of tlw < acy, why should she have deceive.: ^X relative to my knowledge of (It rrnX I eertainlj had reason to bless her/f All these thoughts flashed Xro'n-' 1 mind as I lay tlwre with ehised barely permitting mys«*Tf to hrt ■ while Franzen sihlktly crossed tin > and bent over me. It seemed as would never finish, as he stood fingers on my wrist counting the p hut finally, he released his gr i ; turned away. Through .slightly : •’ i lashes I watched him disappear ie* other room; their lifted mv heavl t “Still dead to the world,” lie n | ’ I shortly, and a shadow on the w.ill I me lie had paused to pour out a 'v,, “You must have soakixl him gooi) r “A hit harder than I intended," turned Brandt eoniposedly, “hut it : rigid; he’ll come around. We’ll giw a half hour more,” and I Jward the of his watch, “and then trv Iln X^i water cure. Ho down and call tty/S-h:-- ' on the ’phone, Fritz. I want to In he' has got that girl safety corr.i “When- is he?” (To l>e Continued.) V X D 11 Colleton Bargain House B. LEVY, Manager ii / > X ‘Ernesdyr Plantation For Sale! I um offering my “Emesdyl” Plantation, located 3-1 of n mile Eh>1 of Walterboro, for sale. This plantation consists of three farms of 200 acres each, aggregating 600 a'res, 200 acres in cultivation >\ith stumps removed,, thoroughly drained and in a high state of fertility. The entire tract is enclosed by wire fence with separate en closure around each field. Nine tenant houses and many outbuildings. Public highway runs right through the cen ter of the plantation. Several beautiful sites for homes, and health of place unsurpassed. Soil very productive and place splendidly adapted to stock raising.. , Will sell as a whole or in fmreejs and on satisfactory terms. Tall and let me show you the prop^fty. W. B. GRUBER $1.50 pei sitting from prize win ners at ^Southern Carolina fair. R. I,. Fraser, Walterboro. S. C. 11-22-tf. FOB HALK—Good Jersey cow with young ealf. Will sell for $50.00. Good condition and well broke. Apply to W. A. Gibson. Island- ton. S. C. 11 -J 5-I!t FOB HALF—One pen Single Comb Rhode Inland Red fowls, consist ing of one epek and five young hens. Prize winners at South ern Carolina Pair. R. L. Fraser. 11-15-tf. LOST W," aryoin- Dr H > MIsh Virgini a Addison, panted by I-, C. Beach Black and Price Padgett, spent Sun day in Beaufort Visiting relatives. The trip was made ip Miss Addi son's new Buitk. (’apt. l.nVerne Thomas, accom panied by 1-, M Ayer and J. J"' Heard, of Bamberg, mptored driver to Walterboro Sunday .Mr. Th >ai- as was driving one of his new C*ie - rolet" cars. LOST—On road between- Walter boro and Cannady's cro.-\ roads or near there. Ford br^ Xv light rim. Suitable reward .for i vprn to W, \V. Stuoak, Walte.dioro. \ liOST—One white nnd black spotted hound at Jacksonboro Nov. Mh. Reward if returned to J. F. , Chassereau. Khrhardt. ll-?2-tf FOl’ND—(la road between Walter- hoco and Drs. O^eek chinvh.Sun day morning, baby’s wool tobog- . gun and fur automobile glove. Owners can get same by identi fying same and payjug for this advertisement. ApplyX at The Press and Standard BUSINESS LOCAI^S SFF.D WHEAT $2.25 bu.. Abmzxi Rye $3.00, Native Rye $2.06; high grade Fulghum \oats, growtt' J hy Clemson College graduat*X$l.l'>. high grade Appler, r zjll'ts $1.10, Prices F. O. B,^**rtigehurg. S. C For reliable seed of any kind write us. F. Mason Cnytri A. Co. COTTON—PKAKCF A BATTKV, the Savannah Cotton J’nctorsXre sub^ stantial, rellabX and /energetic; Their extensKe warofiouslng fa cilities apd gupe* l°T R ale*ntansliip are ay^our eonMd ind. They are abiwidantly ablXto finance any yOantity of cotton shipped them. Isn’t It to your Interest to try them? Do It now and be con. vtneed. 8-9-0mo. —-Cotton ginning days Wednes days and Saturdays. Walterboro oil Mill. c 'Ti-l5-2t Are made in a cleanly way. Just like Hubster’s 0. K. Bread is made. There is a perfect purity and richness about Hubster’s Fruit Cakes. In 1, 5, 7, and 10 pound containers. \30c, $1.50, $2.00 and $3,00 each. Have you tried our Golden Sun shine, a real pound cake. ' \ HUBSTER'S BAKERY Pure Fruit Cakes Made in Walterbo ro. Order yours NOW. V- . > r I BUY YOUR BEDROOM^ FURNISHINGS HERE and SAVE MONEY ' V, X ' / v .• > \ J AND save a goodly sum, too. Test us out. Compare /i prices, quality for quality, for in comparison lies the ^ ^true test of values. Such a comparison will answer your quesric >n in the name of this store—for we can and will save you money on your purchases—c n any goods you may choose. We want particularly to show you this genuine Simmons Brass Bid in the “Adam” period as illustrated. The design and ornament are historically correct. And the new bronze finish adds a tone impossible to describe. It is in keeping with our established reputation for Sfrvi<s that this charming interior can be duplicated from our stock with hundreds of variations to suit }ouK individual taste, and at most reasonable prices. You are invited to visit our display floors and sec for yourself how the newest thing in Simmons Brass Beds will beautify your home. This Bed at Only ‘ BROWN FURNITURE COMPANY THK IB IMF M AKFBS. -■-'“vz 1 Iter “My croup,” New Kensington, Son Subject to (’roup. son. Edwin, is subject B) writes Mrs. E. (). Irwin. P». “I put in V -V NOTH F! All tK-pWing. hunting. fl.Mjing, etc . strictlKproMibited on all of that trait of loHd known as Bish- off’s Hope Plantation, aind will he punished to the fuif- extent of the law' THE TI T| CLUB. Walterbortb S. C. , r ‘ - X ' N many sleepier hours at night be fore I learned \ of Charnliei lain’ Cough Remedy. Ndothet* need' not fear this disease if they ke< p a ho! lie of Chamberlain's Though R m edy in the house and use it v» di- leited. It always gave j.A- hoj relief.” Obtainable i very where, ** t'ol Jas. (]. Padgett nnd his la \ partner, .1 . M. Moorer, Esq., are in attendance upon 4!ou:t at Ridgeland this week. ■ -n ^ k O s x FORD FOR SALE WFirst-ClMsXmW Ai'i'ly t" L. UTSEY WALTERBORO, 3. .0•