CAP* HAT COUNTY TIMES. SEA ISLE CITY, N J.

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Adventure

By George Agnew Chamberlain

Romance

0»m*«*x.T*e »#***-Heena O-wscj

In the Bright Procession

A RICH FIELD.

Robert Hrrvrjr Had. dolpb. yo iBX Sew Tor!: tuan-«bouI-towr. I*■•' !■» th* ho ne of hl» «weetbeart. Msdse Van Telllrr. ch» ertnad booauwi of her refusal of hv> provowl of marrU«e. Hie IDrome. IM.000 a yeer. which he muM surrender if a certain **l»« ImoanParaela Thorn Urn (whom he I »a awn only aa a email *lrl ten yeara before) U found, la not considered by thi Ctrl of hla heart adeouate id mode.-n needs. In a “doo'l care” Bieoo Randolph eniara r. taxi, unseen try the driver, and Is driven to the ata*e door of a theater. * man he knowa. Duke Baamer. Induces a girt to enter the cab. Reamer, attempting to follow. Is pushed back by Randolph and the cab moves on. His new “*“* ance tells Randolph she run girl, and has I oat her position. She la In distress, even hungry, and be takes her P. his apartmeot. There, after lunch, a chance remark convinces him the girl Is the missing Pamela Thorr .on. He doe* not tell her of hee good fortune, out secures her promise to slay In th# flat until the Doming and leaves her.

PART I—Continued. "More than I hat.” went nn Randolph : Tm not »r king your Job Just tar tonight; I’m golnc to hold IL The only thing I want . on to pmtn!*'’ Is that youll keep your trap closed If you sec any ads In the personal col cmns looking for me." V, '"How do I know you won’t lift the car and whoop if up fer Nett- Haven?” Randolph fixed him in thi- eye. “Ton know I won't, be -ause I say

tt."

“Jfiwe—that's all right, boss.' the driver eoooiliatingly. “No bone* broke. Now. there's Just one thing more: have yon figgered that It's five hour* to the opening of second-hand Sixth avenue or the Bowery, an' I'd have to wear those clothes of yourn all that time?" “What's the matter with these clothes r asked Randolph, a little peeved. “Well, you've- heard my offer. Take It or leave IL" “Sure n: take Itr aald the driver promptly. “If I wasn't a-goln' to ha»e took It from the drat, what world I 'a' been ytandln' here talkin' for?" Whereupon they entered to the cramped privacy of the cab and exchanged garments. Randolph was ready In ten mlnutaa. but it took him another tm to complete the appareling of the puxsled chauffeur. That worthy added to hit. Investiture In Randolph* heat evening suit a sickly

grin.

• Suy.” ne asked. Tiow do I look?” Mr. Randolph survey oil him. -Oh, you'lndo. all right. You look about the way 1 w<mld If I‘d been on a ban Better have a tew drinks. If you can find them, and the world will fall ] for your clothes- What time do I turn j the wagon In. and what time do I go | I on again? i>o you bunk at the garage , by any charccT" I j J j “Never you mind wb-re I bunk.” | j' r~ aald the ix-cabman awplrtously. “D'yott think I'm goln' to throw In a happy borne for two hundred? You're on the night ahlft for this week. Read the rule- and rejuiatlana when yon get to .he garage. Say good-by to the boy*, for me an' tell the manager to go

down his own car* for night-hawk#

lately.”

“Well." aald Mr. Randolph. “I could tease you along for *owe time and make you took like a nut. but I won't. The truth Is. his prixe bitch. Bride of I-aramerooor. Is pupping tonight, and here to take the lady and her Utter down to the dog-show In time to rm settled for the opening Mrwtg Job. hut the meter la Charging for it." •There ain't a man ilvlng that could link up a lie like that, not sudden” murmured the officer, end turned to resume his beat, while Mr. Randolph promptly hit the mat In toe hope of catching up with Elysium. He slept: he slept too deep for dreams, and wa* beyond the reach of the call of any motortiorn when Mr. Mllyuns' town car tried to shoo him along at eightthirty of a bright morning Once more waa Mr. Randolph dragged by main force to wakefulne-s "Good morning. Thomas." he twtnarked. “Ir the old mao up?” Tlully gee 1 Mr. Itondoipb: What 'are you been up to nyw?” "Ncata *f yours. Thomas.” said Robert Hervey, in a k.ndly but firm voice, "tvet me a bit of paper and a pecriL" The chauffeur discovered tbe required article* In Mr. Mllyuns' car. banded them over, ami curiously watched Mr. Rand IpU write til* note to the effect ibat Mias Imogen# IV meiB Thornton would receive her legal representative at Mr. Randolph's rooms in Fifty-ninth Street between trine «od ten. It was added tlsat the said rooms, upon which rent bad been paid to the end of the quarter, and all they contained, including the man. Tomlinson, were at the perpetual disposition of the said Miss T. "Now, Thomas.” aald Mr. Randolph, “you take thl* In to the old man himself and tell him a chauffeur with an empty cab brought It. If you say another word 'll bave you up at the urlon for losing me my J<o. and I'll lick the stuffing* out of you beside*.

Get me?"

“Sure thing. Mr. Randolph!" aald Thomas. "Leave It to me to help you

smelling and almost spitting distance

of the North river.

While he waa still In funds be bought himself a woolen khaki overcoot will) ont of those enormous collars which look like *n Inverted bucket "ben they are up and surpass In efficiency the trad'Monml black mask so betowd by rilustratcra of the weekly press He niso had a apes king alot cut In the glass of the cab window Just 'n-blnd his best car and subsequently removed and |c*t the allde that had been fitted over It with con-

siderable skill ntid trouble.

During the nexk few nights he proceeded t« have the time of his life; so much *o that he wa* constantly overwhelmed with vender at his stupidity In not having become a taxi-driver years before! It should be remembered that Mr. Randolph wa* of New York Yerky; he knew everybody casually. 1 -om Mr. Mllyuns and hi* d«..'liter. Eileen, down to the late*t additto to the pitiful rank* of the mld'.neite. More than that, so bmed wa* hi* acquaintanceship that as a sporting gent he bad once or twice been tipped off as to the where and

when of a proposed guo-plsy.

In addition to Iwinc by right of birth an Integral pnri of all the social strata of Manhattan, he ki.cw the surface of , the Island and of the adjacent com- I moner soil of the mainland consld- , erabty better than he knew the palm of his own hand. In fact he could scarcely ever have been coosrinns that he had a paltr. even ns n map of personal fortune: for he who Is completely satisfied with the present never worries nbout the future and Mr. Ran-

dolph had been born content.

With such nn equipment, la It tc be wondered at that fie found the taxi field rich with unexpected and surprising blooms? Fair flowers, he had known heretofore to nod only over tea table* and solid sliver appear.-d suddenly transplanted to his cab and ready to nou on a stalwart shoulder. Strong male tlger-lttles of the money

I N THE bright procemion of lacy | the wedding prociwlon an anklet of gowns that may be worn cither for , ro«es Is to be worn, but the wide-

brimmed picture hat of georgette, with Its wreath of flowers and ribbon saxh. will bear the frock company

through n whole season.

For dresses like this there are cream-colored lace*, filet, chantUly. nets with deep embroidered borders and net-top laces that are tnnde up over satin, silk or georgett" In cream color or In other colon One can Imagine the gown as pictured, with light rose, blue, ms lie, pale green. , rchhl or other color as a foundation, with c sash in the same color, or so made that It may be worn over different slips. Silk ate ’riags and satin

gowns that may be

afternoon or evening, there are many (bat iriil do honor to the wedding tege. The theme of bridesmaids' gown* makes a fuMdna'icg story, full af a<! ventures Into strange place*, but the chapter that arrest* the attention of most |)#ople, deals with gown* 'Jiat will (■••gin their cheerful careers In the wedding ptocesalon and continue

them long afterward.

One of the loveliest of silk and lace frocks presents Its many new stylt points for consider*t!mi here. They Inclu l. the uneven length of the skirt.

market, grafted to the cushion* of a J the girdle and long sash of rlbb-o

taxi. Iwcame comp'accnt pillars upon that terminates in pointed ends hang- j slipper* to match a color will make a which some cllngi.ig Ivy twined. | tng below the bottom of the akirt. the I „o,k1 background for :he novel anklet In six night* be learned the aound j bodice crossed In the back and aim- * small, light pink roses, whatever

Daddy's ^Evei\ii\$ fairy Tale ay/VFN G&mAM BOWER. GIRL'S UNSELFISHNESS. The courier whose name was Cooperation and the boy and the girl continued their ride or. the way to the main road which led to the House of

Secrets.

The boy and the girl were having udventures and a good deni later on they hoped to reach the House. “You see." said the courier they were uow with, "there an? several more roads along which you have to travel and a number of bills to lie climlied la-fore you come to the House of Secrets.” “We sow It In the distance from the top of a mountain." said the girt. “The witch abciued us the room which we were first going to visit We looked through her great Held glasses which can show thing* so far away.” “She showed us the door of the room.” said the boy. "it was nn outside room. I believe most of the rooms ar- outside ones, aren't they?" "Yes.” said the courier. "But we mustn’t find out too much about It now. I am going to take you along a little further. “You've both hc«ui pretty good adventurers. You've both been ready to go on and yon've made mistake* and have In the long run glad of them for they've shown you quite a good deal. So l*m giving you this ride. We're going faster than you could wrlk, naturally. This I* a little lift, you ace, to help you on your Journey. T can't take you there all the way for you'd miss lot* of excitement and fun. Even If thl* la ea«y It wouldn’t be fun to always ride through life or along roads. Sometime* IF* nice to walk. In fact If you’re going to have adventures you isn't hurry too much. ljnpo**il>!e. But thl* little lift

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They fo.l nved thl* remark out of the cab; the tough In fop's c'othtag rranged the car and turned westward, as previously chronicled, while Me. Randolph, now substl’ute to Patrick O’Reilly as driver of the Village Cob company'* No. 1898. hurled hi* chariot ea« -rartl. not to mw t th? morning, a •• had ajipeared to the watchln* Mis* Thornton, but In search of the resilience of the head of the Segal firm charged with the du'y of carrying out the Instruction* of the defunct Mr

Aaa Thornton.

Mr. Randolph, vice O'Reilly, drew up at the familiar address In Madison avenue and laid hi* car cheek by Jowl with the curt) a* though anchoring It for a long stay: then ha descended J from the driver'* seat, entered the cab, exclaimed thanksgiving at finding a rug. wrap|>e<i. himself In It* warm fold-, curled up on the scat and went

In the cold early morning the strong arm of the Law readied In and dragged him bad; from the Elysian field* where be hod been wandering band In hand with a lovely person dressed In a little velvet toque and very cheap

clothes.

"Here, you*” aald the voice of the Law. “Don't you know you can't put PART II. up e hotel in this burg without a IF -eroa ? Wot the—" Fieah. Spirit and the "Morning. Officer." aa'd Randolph. I Mr. Randolph spent t : to be pleasant Tm acquainted end prim-1

you feel like xerpt for the

of you."

noon as the man had entered the bouse. Mr. Randolph started hi* cob and made for a point of vautage In the pork, from which. In due course. •Id the arrival of the la wye-

Fifty-ninth *treet

He waited long

enough tc make sure that tbe legal gentleman had penetrated to Ml** Thornton: tber he tbiew up hi* Bag

and made for the garage. He sought out *he manager.

-gay.” he plunged. "Pat O’Reilly lost hi* Job to me last night abootlng craps. My dock read twenty-eight dollars Oil* looming; here's my slip.” Tbe manager glanced at the slip, and too* a ionx look at Mr. Randolph. "YcuTe on. kid." be decided. Take any chlft you like. What'# your

name?”

"SUro Hervey," aald Mr. Randolph promptly. “One of them earned name*." evtnmer.ted the manager. “All right. Go

to IL”

that « bank -r makes when alendet | pUciiy of design and lines. Just for , th

fingers tickle him under Uir cnln; tbe gaip of a girl. flra.-kUsed; tbe cry of a young man upon discovering the absence of grandfather's gold watch, hi* since graduation day; the cluck ol a top-hat fairly aat upon tn the excitement of a moment that else would have been tragic, ihe exasperating tap, tap. tap. of a hen-pvcklng longue that explained and condou-d a murder myaiery In the next morn ng 1 * paper*, and the sob of a ruined youngs’"r who had

played with borrowed money. All these Incident* took place with

peop!-' whom Mr. Randolph knew or knew of and Juat to chow what an extremely honest young man he was. let It be said that It did not once occur to him that he need never be poor while humanity. aunpexiGiy in good standing. continued to lay itself open to blackmail a’ the rate of a case a night. At tbe same time, he was not stupid ■ and occasionally tapped out a missive ) loaded with dyimmlte on the garage j typewriter » hen no one wa* around. ]

i« a cample.

“Mr. I ilndexte.- MacCuler. Sir: As j I wa* drivlug you and Mia* B B. I larst night who was foster-niothered j by an aunt of a frond of a frond of n.‘.ne. I heerd you talkln to her and all I got to say 1* If I see you out J with her agnin short of the band* of | matrimony 'll set another fnr.d of j mine to get Mr. Robert Herv ILio- i dolph to tell what he knows about you •'heatrn at card* on I»ec. 'J3 last." i Night* that gave birth In the mom- j Ing to such Uliterary lit-blt* could scarcely be called dull, but I: wa* not ionc before Mr. Randolph found himself threatened by aa unexpected mo- | notonous employment. Unfortunately i for hi* entertainment, his reputation ’ as the one par excellence St. Bernard lltesaver to thr !o>*t»rlaur elite spread rapidly through out the Fore** so that the telephone wa* constantly burdened during tbe wee hoar* with the following: "Say. 1* Slim Hervey on the Job? Well, when he come* in tell 'Ira I got another tallor-nnde! drunk here what has ln« hi* home address from his j With suapjclou* suddenneas Mr. Randolph proceeded to forget half bl« ' ach.vol and cluhinates and odd-blxeled-ly leave them to their faie and -a | night out. not without coning to grief on iit least one occasion, however. “What are you cornin' 'wer me?" demanded the Irate captain of the Nth precinct. "You ain't forgot that you was v»Hy to U. H. Randolph for seven veers, have ya? Has all nls fren*

choice in color may be.

t hut

girl'* der. "Quick." he aald to the boy. Hop off and go to the spring beyond yonder birch tree. There get some water In the large shell wlUch l* always there. Make haste." Hi Jumped off the horse with the boy and lifted the girl down gently as 'be boy rushed off for the water. "Oh dear." the boy ttou.nt excitedly to hIn.self as he stumbled hurriedly to the spring, “we're Ju*l happy when something happen* 'o worry and

1 prove Inspiring

111 occasion*, they detnad most

lei. with

T IS u good thing that weddlnga . cfc - ^ de-dgner-. for. of . a vivid rose posed at tbe front, ex-

nrtiy <uii<d to ’he ;>olae of a modem

• outfitting a I mother. Just below It at the right apsi^n lT pure Joy "> j l*'a rs » " f !lhll, >' cellophane Here they may he a* | braid with round cf.wn and sash of

they please; no other | clre ribbon.

- •-Jdlng prooi artistic soulspseturesque as

■-US give

l- Cbol

«o much latitude

fn,

It I

r fare. Any eguiaih

1 like a loop-hole. “Sure" Hervev promptly “Hi* r hosted what with water-

aga)

braid Is ohown

several colors and is very handsome | In gray or the darker shades as navy

advantageously placed.! nnd brown. A *h«.rt wieath of flowe mother and ; ere, extending from (be side crown to bride are to the under brim, odd* a color note that

,11*. j L lovely with theoe bright braids. ... i The lovely bell-crowned hat of hair ’•raid ut the left ought to rejoice tbe heart ol any fair bridesmaid. It la shown in light colors with border of ribbon about the brim-edge and sar-h cud* at the back. A little n«e set In foliage la posed at the front. Bui !1 maid* or mald» of honor have set their hearts upon •..unething distinctly of

of fc.-.i

•c min provi llente In bead-

r wedding tUs year, j ■ Is very literally hrlifabrtes and novelties !

So Hungry." trouble us again." He dipped up some water and hurried back. The girl lay on the ground. "Pour some of the wrier over her." the courier said to the boy. The bey did so. The girl opened her eyes slowly. “I'm so hungry,” she said In a weak voice. “That'a It." sn.1 the boy. “how thoughtless of me. She hasn’t had anything to eat since yeaterdny. I had my breakfast with you and I forgot that I didn't meet b«T until after breakfast. Oh. will you ever forgive me?” *I knew you had forgotten." said the girl. “And I will thoughtless too.” said Co-operation “I’ve got :: few thing to leern myself too. None <>f us .ire perT-cb N« matter If we do managw :•* get somewhere and get on and help other* we still have low to learn. But here I'm talking when *i.e should have norne food." He pulled o the girl an o gave her * Wacnl'. "Well nil have a big meal shortly." he raid. "Perhap* it would be better, as long ns you are so faint, to cat but n little ot this time." “I feel so much better.” raid ♦*» girt. "How -illy It was of me I I w'll try to behave better. I am of no use on thl* trip." “Of course you are.” aald the boy. “I might have done the same thing If I hadn't had food. And you didn't stop us to complain or make any fuss. I would have. I’m sure.” They were sitting bj the roadside now. TFs all wrong "j excuse myeelf by raying I forgot. It was Set fish of me to forget. That’# what It was.”

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