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At that Poily dong to him. She had loat sight of the fact that ahe might hare to marry Oacar Bennett to free Daddy Hopfclna, and to keep her people In the SUent She only reeltoed that ahe wm* In Robert's anna, and that ha eras telling her over aad

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Wlthoot the altghteat regard for her proteststlooa, Robert amlllns, gathered her completely Into hit a "Perhaps,” he stammered, ' perhaps, sweetheart, your father’ll co In spite of Marcus MacKenrle. Good-

by, dear."

She followed him to the door and watched him go up the isne. Then she crept back Into the shanty. "Daddy," she cried. Tm tryln’ my beet to save you, dear, an', ai I will, dartin'. Tour brat'll save you. Daddy—bat oh, God, It aeenu aj how I couldn't do It" CHAPTER Xt Orer a week had pawaed since Hopkins had stood before his peers to he Judged of a crime the Uw would not overtook. HU lawyer, a good one and well paid by Robert Perciral, had fought strenuously for a new trial;

hla to love or abuse at hU own sweet will, for Oscar had little doubt that the aquatter girt would eventually yield to hla will. Pollyop, meanwhile, quite un edous of Oscar* vicious Intentions, was already utterly overwhelmed with misery. After the meager supper was over that night, she sat crouched near the wted-box. her arm around Billy i kfc's' stringy neck. Granny Hope was In bed and W « Jerry, having cried himself to sleep, was In Jeremiah's F'ocn, rolled up in a blanket. For the first time in her life Polly had seen her father weep. How Impetuously she had kissed away his tears! How ahe had hung to his m When they had been forced to leave him. Jerry had shrieked hU misery all the way through the streets of Ithaca. To make the matter worse. It began to rain, to thunder and tighten. And now. a forlorn, lonely little craatnie. she sat listening to the tempest outside with no company but the billy

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How listless and hopeless dm toit! ttoly when the thunder rolled over the lake, and the lightning Bashed acroes the sky, did ahe Uft her heed. When was happy, Polly loved the storms, but now. with Daddy In Auburn, bow could ahe bear the thrashing rain and the moan of the willow trees as they swung to and fro over — shanty roof!

pan of the Judge, the motion had been denied; and this was the last day of Jeremiah's stay In the county Jail It was soon after luncheon time that

that the storm would sweep oft to the eouth and down behind the hUla. Over and over In her mind went the thought that perhaps ahe could have helped

purchasing of the farm bad been settled. as far as Marcus waa concerned, although Eve's pleading and Oscar** stubbornness had made him offer more for the piece than It was redly worth. When the farmer walked up to the automobile, as It stopped before hla door. Oecar paid no attention to Evelyn, sitting beside MacKenxie. save to

TouVe spoken to this squatter girt about what you want. Dennett?" asked Marcus, going to the point at once. "Tea. sure I have." growled Oscar. “I told you thatg'other day; but Polly seem to be always holding off for something If ahe toes the mark, then rn aeQ my tana and take her West. I went have that brat of a Jerry.

row when I tell her that* "Toe won’t be worried with toe boy. Bennett Tm going to have the Children's society take him. Hopkins win serve a long term, aad If you many Polly, toe rest of the pests will scatter after s while. HI be glad to he rid at toe whole Eopktos tribe. Bat tost girt Is like a burr; ahe adeks tighter, the more you pull P -That's the bargain. Mr. MacKartie I sell the farm at the pries we talkrl If I get Polly nooktoa. If I dost get ‘at then 1 won't sea. I can make a good living bet* for me and my mother, and I don't intend to leave this country without Polly ip." The thought of his staying around Ithaca filled Evelyn with dreed. She knew something of the tenacity with which he dung to any notion that might take posses si on of him. How could she have ever submitted to his caresses? And the words, “Until death do us part," rang In her ears, filling her with nauseating disgust “I wish be were dead tola minute,"

She waa waiting for Oecar to continue. but he evidently did not Intend

sett," —m Evelyn, lifting her chin haughtily as U be were really beneath oootidaration. "Good afternoon!" fee boon passed slowly by! It aad aa eternity to Oscar while he tad the call from Evelyn. When be heard her voice over the teltpbooe. i answered gruffly. -Now. don't be nasty. Oscar," ordered Evelyn Imperiously. "Tm doing best I can. I'm In a booth talking, and If yosH mset me at seven* well together to Polly Hopkins. Does that suit you all right?" “Ton don't suit too very well" Oacar grumbled into toe receiver. Td Uke to give you toe licking of your life, my lady." Evelyn's laugh earn* ringing across the wire. *D*sit put yourself out, my dear an,'' she taunted. “Now. don't start bellying ms ovsr the phone. Oscar, for a't a>and It. Hold your temper If can possibly d'- so. For once do a* I taU you! WU1 you?" "Ob. I suppose so," Baanett rapped at WhsTsTl I meet your -Well let ms see. At seven on toe boulevard, near the lane." All right?" and Oecar slammed np the receiver without waiting to hear any more, and proceeded about hla farm tasks Thoughts of angei toward Eve, now so overt

Daddy If she had done what Evelyn to. Why hadn't she crony Oecar two weeks ago? Shu knew why, and. blushing, blamed herself. She could not keep the Image of Robert Peraival from sraQicg at of a sudden a frightful flash of de dim the flicker from idle, and was followed Instantly by a thunderous roar that shook the very eaith. Mingled with It woman'* scream. Polly strugber feet. Some one was In lrouble! Some squatter-woman was calling her. She dashed toward the door Jnst as It flung wide open, and Evelyn Robertson rushed In. ‘Folly Hopkins." she cried, grasping is squatter girl's arm. “Pollyop. something struck Oecar, and he's dead In the road." Frantically she drew toe dasrl Polly over the threshold. The darkness was dense, and the torrents of rain

streak ot fire ran across the sky, making a vivid picture as It biased Corunl versity Into p^in view. In the white light of It. Polly saw a mun lyface down In the path leading to the shanty. He made no effort to get p as the two girl* bent over him. “Mebbe be ain't dead." matured Polly, shuddering. “Let's lag him In ie hut." Between them they dragged toe heavy. Inert body Into toe shanty and tbs door. Oscar looked dead when they turned him over. His face aa livid, and his eves tightly shut. “The thunder hit him. huh*" quesooed Polly, awestruckshudder after shudder ran over Evelyn. "I don't know." the moaned. “Tea, suppose so. Ob, It waa dreadful!" She began to cry. wringing her bands desperately. “Don't do that," begged Pollyop, with a shiver. "Come on an' help me get 'lm up on my bunk.” Wank from toe shock. Evelyn was of Uql* service In lifting Oscar. But the bed was low, and finally after much tugging, be was rolled lifelessly over on hla back, stretched to his full length on the rickety cot Standing side by aide, the glrta looked anxiously down upon him. “I guess mebbe he's dead, ain't her queried Polly woefully.

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Plaids, Checks and Stripes; Exquisite Frocks of Crepe

I F TCC have a special fondness for plaids, stripes or checks, tola will prove a season to your liking. They, greet the eye at every turn of fasblon'a path. Frocks of checked silk gingham show that not all the plaids «• reserved tor doth wraps and outing togs. So great la this appeal of checks and plaids, that a certain highdam milliner la lining every one of her hats, except toe transparent dreew modes, wtth a regulation brown

new era of drees. Those who look into the future see sllboueted against the background of fashion a certain refined mode of the gentlewoman. Two of the signs which toll are the lengthened skirt and the princess drape, which outlines toe figure In graceful line*. Paris la draping most of Its gowns at present. Perhaps this exquisite type Is mot* appealing because It contrasts so decidedly to modern sports apparel, which In Its riot of color and excess design reflect the Joyousness of outdoor Ufa and recreation. When afternoon come and courtesies ot call and

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hortatmtaPy aad vertically in the oneplece frock of our Illustration. ThU model has that Intangible quality called style. The Peter Pan collar wltt ■Ok tie la eapxiaUr worthy of mao- , because the necktie effects are

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FROCKS OF THE GENTLEWOMAN TYPE

by the way. la fashion's way of saying that the costume la composed of two i leading vogue this *ee-

Tbe top waist pert, the collar lining, cuffs and collar proclaim the effeqflve- ; of check* combined with plain fabric. In the three-piece suit, a view of the upper portion of which we give herewith. This model Is of brown gingham, silk check on a beige ground combined with beige wool ■eWe an gradually coming Into a

cad* crepe above. In the original la rust color lined with a light copper crepe de chine. It will be welcome news to many that figured foulard Is again Ir fashion. Printed crepe de chine In Dolly Vnrden bouquets le also shown among latest fabric displays