The Syracuse Journal, Volume 19, Number 35, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 30 December 1926 — Page 7

The Girl in the Mirror

ELIZABETH JORDAN <g> W n» Oast wry Cmmw) WNVMrvUt •TORY FROM THE START —— •' Laurie Devon. a Kay young chap somewhat inclined to wild* a»»». has recently succeeded as a playwright. His wealthy slater Barbara, who has helped him to succeed, has Just been married and Is going to Japan, leaving Laurie on hie own. Epstein and Bangs, his theatrical partners. have promised Barbara to keep an eye on Laurie. They scold him for his laxines* of late, and he retorts that he seeks adventure. From his window In New York he sees the reflection of a beautiful girl In a mirror in the house opposite. From the elevator boy In the girl’s house Laurie learns the girl's name is Mayo. Again in the mirror’s reflection he sees her with a revolver and fears she means to commit suicide. He rushes into „ her apartment, and. winning her confidence, induces her to lunch with him. though she warns him of danger. At lunch she admits there Is a mystery In her life. She says also that her funds are almost eshausted. but -J refuses flatly Laurie’s offer of financial help As a stranger enters the restaurant, the girl mutters "He has found me" Upon, learning that the man has no claim on her, Laurie warns .. | the stranger not to molest the girl, whose name, Laurie learns, Is Doris To Louise Ordway, his invalid slster-ln-law. 1-aurio admits his Interest in Doris. Mrs Ordway offers her help, but Doris refuses flatly to meet her CHAPTER Vll—Continued "The police can stop all this nonsense." But Laurie spoke without his customary authority. “Don’t imagine that. The police know nothing about this matter, and they never will.’* A sudden thought •truck her and she rose almost with a spring. He rose, too. staring at her in bewilderment. She caught his shoulders and held theta tightly. In a grip wholly free from self-conscious-ness. “If you warn the police." she said •wiftly; “If you draw them into thia, you will ruin everything. You will do me a harm that could never be undone. Give me yonr word that you won’t Please, please I” She was almost shaking him now. Under the clasp of her hands on his shoulders laiurie paled a little, but his black eyes held hers steadily. “Os course I promise." he Mid. •lowly. “•• you make such a point of It." She removed her hands and stepped back. "Please go now." “So soon? Why, I’ve only just come’" “I know—but I'm tired." There was no mistaking the sincerity of thia. It was a poignant outcry. Clearly, ahe was at the breaking point. He took both her hands "This whole experience gives me the oddest feeling.” he told h«r gently. "ID one way, I seem to be dreaming ft. Under It all there’s a conviction that I'm on the track of the mystery; that everything will be cleared up. for us both. In another minute or two. It’s merely an Instinct. I can't explain It, But one thing T know. Sooner or later —sooner, I hope—l shall be able to work It out for you." She seemed suddenly to remember that he was bolding her hands. Flunking. she gently withdrew them. Then she turned, and with a brusque gesture walked away from him. ’’l’m sorry I got you Into this." ahe cried. “Don't worry about me." He smiled at her from the door he was holding open. "May 1 come and take you to lunch tomorrowY’ “Not tomorrow. The next day. perbaps.” "We’ve got to look for that Job. you know." “With all this!" She Indicated with the toe of her slipper a significant spot on the rug lAiurie regarded the slipper with approval. It was a beautiful slipper, on a charming foot. It so diverted his mind from the main issue of the con vernation that he was In the elevator and half way down to the ground floor before he recalled that issue He was not disturbed. Doris had enough to go on with; and certainly lie himself | had sufficient scope for thought in the revelations she had just made. . Am he walked down the outer steps of the studio building and emerged ' on the sidewalk, a figure detached itself from the shadow of a low iron fence and stealthily followed him. It was a short figure, overcoated out of recognition. It carried its hands tn its pockets, and Its head was thrust forward In a peculiar way. It kept J a dozen feet behind him. until be ■ reached the pretentious entrance of j the apartment building where be | dwelt. Here. In the glaring light of two huge electric globes, conveniently held aloft for him by a pair of bronzs warriors, Laurie turned suddenly, warned by the inner sense that tells us we are watched. The figure behind ducked modestly into the background. but not until he bad recognised the round face and projecting eyes of Herbert Ransome Shaw. Laurie checked a passionate impulse to hurl himself upon the lurking and unpleasant shape. Slowly but surely he was learning self-control. Martin, the elevator operator, and Griggs, the night hall man. were already bidding him good evening and regarding him with friendly and Interested eyen To nee Mm suddenly fall upon and beat a shabby stranger would surprise and pain them, besides unpleasantly stirring up the neighborhood. A better opportunity would present itself, or could be made. In the meantime, however, he must convex to Herbert Ransome Shaw •ome idea of the utter contempt tn which be held him. Taking Griggs <M>nfldentially by the arm, Laurie pointed out the skulking shadow. -See ttatr be asked to ringtag tO S£ggs was • Goliath In proportions and dcUberstn in hi. movementa. Rb

took his time to discover the object young Devon indicated. In the shadow the object stirred restlessly. “Yessir," Griggs then said, uncertainly. “It’s—it’s a man, sir.” “Is it!” asked Laurie with interest and still in loud, dear tones. “Fra afraid you’re mistaken. But whatever it is. step on It!" y He entered the elevator after this crisp instruction, and was wafted up to his rooms The hall man moved hesitatingly down the building's three steps to the sidewalk. One never knew exactly what young Devon tarss getting at. Still, if he really wanted Griggs to step on anything—” Griggs stopped. A alight seuMtlon of disappointment swept over him. He was a conscientious man who desired to do his duty. But there was absolutely nothing for him to step on. except the snow-covered and otherwise Inoffensive pavement. CHAPTER VIII Samuel Plays a New Game The next morning Laurie awoke from troubled dreams with a vague feeling that life was getting a rise out of him. a feeling that the absent morning greeting of Rodney Bangs did not help to dissipate. Without realizing It. young Devon had rather sunned himself In the adulation of his chum. When this adulation was removed, be missed it,; and for the present, at least, there was no question that adulation was lacking. Not that Bangs failed in any of the outward forms of friendship, but his manner had changed. He was increasingly preoccupied. When Laurie spoke, Bangs had the effect of coming to him from a long distance, and even of having one foot extended, as it were, for the return Journey. The two young men breakfasted together. for the first time in several days; and over their coffee and cigarettes confided tb his friend his new anxiety about Mrs. Ordway. Bangs at once became human. Indeed. he showed a degree of solicitude that surprised his friend. It was suddenly clear that Rodney was vastly As Hs Walked Down th* Outer Steps of the Studio Building and Emerged on the Sidewalk a Figure Detached Itself From the Shadows. interested In Ix>ulse. He had even ventured to call on her. though Laurie did not yet know this; for the first call was made, as It happened, on the afternoon of the day when the two young men had indulged la their first serious quarrel. Bangs, usually the most modest and self-conscious of youths, had abruptly lost his shyness under the urge of a need to talk about his cham to some one who would understand. And Louise had understood, quite surprisingly. Recalling the long talk he and she had had. the help she had given him. the plans, they had made. Rodney grew very serious. "It’s lucky Sonya ’• In town,” he •aid. when this further fact had been revealed. “Let’s go over to the hotel and see her right after breakfast Perhaps we ought to cable to Warj ren. Sonya will know." He spoke with such studied carelessness that Laurie flashed a sudden look at him. Under It Hangs flushed ! to the roots of his burnished porapa- { dour. “Weil, well," murmured Laurie, “this is interesting! Odd I didn’t notice It before." Whatever “it" was, he gave his whole attention to It now. Leaning 1 forward, he ostentatiously studied ; Bangs, with an expression at once in | dulgent and amazed. "A flush on his cheek, too." he mused aloud. “Shut up!" Bangs clenched hl« teeth, while the flush deepened“Easily irritated; respiration slightly irregular, all the familiar symp toms." “For God's take. Laurie, don’t be an ass!" begged Bangs. "All the familiar syvptoms—of a heavy cold." murmured Ijinrle. sympathetically. “A hot bath and a dose of qulnme might help at thia stage. But if It gets worse—" Laurie reflected. anxiously shaking his head—“lf ft gets worse I'll send for Sonya." he finished brightly. He rose, dodged the roll Rodney hnried at Mm. and strolled out of the room, opening the door again to add an afterthought that suddenly occurred to him. “Doni risk your life by going to the hotel, old man." he added, kindly. "Take your quinine, and I will call on Sonya." » “She’ll tell us whether or not -to cable for Warren." repeated Bangs, with great dignity. But Sonya, when she came Into her hotel sitting-room tto hour later, did not immediately solve this problem. For the moment her mind was wholly on the Infant Samuel, who was ta have his adenoids cut nut that morntag, and who had bem encouraged

to look forward ta the experience as a aew delight While they were expressing fitt'ng Interest Samuel himself entered the room, alone, but with all the effect of a juvenile procession. By the left leg he dragged bls most cherished possession, a battered and dim-featured rag doll. Hospitably greeting the two young men, hs sol- j emnly presented the doll to Bangs. | ” What's thia?" asked Rodney, with a friendly impulse to adapt his ceeversation to the young. “Hullen." affirmed Samuel. “Hullen, R. J." “What does that mean!" Bangs appealed to Sonya. “It's the doll's name He gave it t« her himself. ‘Hull an.' I suppose, means Helen, and Mr. Warren's initials. you know, are R. J. Evidently | Samuel liked the sound of them." Samuel retrieved Hullen R, J. “Hullen R. J. go hos’tl wiv Sam my," be further announced. “She will." corroborated Sonya "He never stirs without her, and she sleeps ta bls bed every night" I.s urie turned a shocked gaze on Samuel, and Sonya laughed, then gulped. "I’m horribly nervous this morning,' she admitted. “1 wish It were over..’ You see. a certain cherub isn't going ( to like matters at all after they really < begin at the hos’tl. And his mother will be more of a burden than a help." Bangs had an inspiration. “Suppose I go with you." he suggested. “Then if you need a strong man to hold the cherub —" "Two strong men." corrected Laurie. “Do you Imagine that Pm going | to desert Samuel in his hour of need!! Besides, I’ve got to keep an eye on Bangs." >»♦ added sweetly, and was rewarded by a glare from that over wrought young man. "Noticed anything odd about Bangs lately F Laurie asked Sonya. She turned on Rodney the dark gaze es her serene eyes. “Why, no." “You will." Laurie predicted, with a mournful shale of the head. “Watch ! him closely, and call on me If there are alarming symptoms that you don't understand.” Bangs rushed into confused speech. “He thinks I’ve got a eold.” he gulped. “His nonsense, of course. Nothing ih the world the matter with me. Er—how soon do we start?" Laurie, helpless with laughter, rolled the ecstatic Samuel on the floor. Samuel's voice took on an added note of jubilation. Sonya, his mother. Hui- , len R, J.. “Lawwie" and “Mlsset Bangs" all going with him to the hos’tl, —lt was almost too much pleasure!! Samuel became slightly intoxicated. * "He wants to sing,” remarked Laurie. with masculine understanding ot a fellow heart “All right, old man," he encouraged. “How about that beau k tlful hymn I taught you at Bab’s wed- I ding?" With considerable kelp Samuel re called the ditty: Hey. hey. v* rangsall hers. Whalahaloo we car*. Whalahaloo we car*. Now—wow—w*w—WOW—WOW • "Laurie!" Sonya spoke with sudden austerity. I “It*s a relief from his mental strain." Laurie explained. “Any doctor will tell you that” In the hos’tl. however, things assumed a different aspect Still firmly holding Hullen R. J. by the leg. and keeping a steadfast eye on the surgeon. Samuel took ta his ynmediate surroundings with a dawning sus- " pl el on In his soul. Having two men throw lights on his face and look down his throat had lost Its novelty. | though Sonya had assured him that | wonderful views were to be seen there I which he alone could reveal. Also, i the men seemed hurried, and didn’t i want to look at Hullen R. J.’s throat, though Samuel warmly recommended thia variety tn the entertainment. In short, the situation had become sinister. The smiles around him were dreadful-looking things, all except i Laurie's. With an appalling howl * Samuel detached himself from the I surgeon’s grasp and fled to taurie. j , who picked him up and held him firm ly and comfortably In his lap until a • i lady in white came with something | nice for Samuel to smell. I ' The next thing Samnel knew was | that he was in bed in a strange room, j IHe gulped and discovered that his throat was Imre. He sat up. disrtend- | ed his mouth for a yell, and then I very slowly closed It. From every corner of the room ta- i miliar figures were hastening to his side. The lady In white. Sonya, and j 1 his mother all reached him at the ; ' same momenL On the pillow beside I him Hullen R. J. awaited the honor j of his attention like a perfect lady. : ’ No howls from her. as Sonya itnmei dlately poihted nut. As she thus soothed. Sonya was kissing him. The lady In white was offering him something pleasant to drink. His mother was patting his back. For a long Instant Samuel took ta , the gratifying fact of these activities. Then he assorted his features, grabbed Hullen R. J., exchanged his yell for a large «n»ll«. ®nd permitted himself ■ to be waited on. Deep ta his masculine consciousneeai he had realised \ that his world was normal again. .Bangs and Laurie walked up Fifth ! avenue together, stopping at a fiorist’s to purchase the man’s entire supply of roses for Mrs. Ordway, j Bangs also discovered some masses of poinsettia and chrysanthemums that, as he said, “looked like her.” Laden with these spoils, they took a taxicab to the Ordway house, where they found Jepson exuding an atmosphere of reassurance. Yessir. Mrs. Hordway seemed better. She ’ad a more restful night, han’ Susanne said was quite bright this morning. Hos course ahe’d see Mr. Devon, hand probW Mr. Bangs, halso. Jepson would harsk at once. Laurie gets mixed up ta a nice, old-fashioned, knock-down drag-out, and something hap--8 pans to Him. ■■ (TO ■■ CONTXNVDD.) JVmwr Min<f IVAat In making a garden a man to «p» to call a spade »ny number of things —Boston Transcript.

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