liatl Intended to convoy, dared not cooling manner of the ma^orlty, pilled go to her again, he dared not see her him incessantly. It was as though and speak to her, for if he lied to her they rallied to his defense before the but he couldn't lie to her now, need of it ... It was as though they S E E S and every word of truth would prove conceded in advance the necessity of a boomerang. He was trapped and such a defense. although his heart was breaking for YOUR INSURANCE IN RELATION So Hilliard waited, waited the love he had almost won a second smiling upon the world his hollow time, he remained steadfast to the smile, carrying through the city the ideals he had created. If Carol were body of a knave and the face of a to lose him as a suitor, she should never TO PRESENT VALUES. martyr and the soul of a gentleman Let Us Know Your Wants know that her first and foremost and in the watches of the night, suitor had gone to the devil. he was perplexed to find that his eyes He told himself fiercely there was were sometimes wet, but never when one definite and permanent way out he was thinking of himself—always of it. Nobody would then have If not in stock we will get it for you. when he was thinking of Angela, or cause to gossip about Dicky Morgan Carol, or—unexplainably—of a common-enough no one—after the first natural flood of representative of the IF YOUR PROPERTY IS INSURED ON THE excitement and denunciation—would French bourgeoisie named Pierre Dutout. remember very much about Henry BASIS OF 1917 PRICES YOU STAND Hilliard. It would save such a deal of needless trouble it would save such a On the eighth day, he chanced to TO LOSE IN CASE OF wearisome amount of shame. meet Dr. Durant by accident in front Just received from Northwestern Can­ But against the pitiless background of the Physicians' building at nigh noon. AFIRE! of the war, self-destruction as a means "Hello, there! You're just in time," of avoiding personal difficulties, selfcaused, said the Doctor, cheerfully. "I'm going ada—Car nice potatoes. seemed curiously repellent— over to the University club for curiously cheap. lunch. Won't you join me? I want N I was a part of his own your advice. I'm the worst business grievance that Carol and the others Increase Your Insurance. I can man in the world—you probably know must grieve, too he had a dual responsibility that by this time. And I trust my to society. He had no friends for friendship but when I •W S. E. THOMPSON |[& SON right to leave these matters clouded by fully Protect You. want advice, I go to an expert. So uncertainty of motive. Syracuse any you qualify on both counts. Come had a right to know the facts and if along over." the facts brought pain to those he Hilliard was flattered, but not deceived. loved, why, that was something he should have thought about In June, "I'm not sure that my advice is RICHARD LILJEBLAD and not in November. worth anything half as expensive as a As he clung comfortless to the last luncheon, Doctor." pride and wealth, It would censure him "It's all right—quite all right. slipping hours of the reputation he more for his wrecked personality than The older man took him by the arm, Please!" He touched her hair lightly. had so carefully builded, he knew that and impelled him across the street. for whatever money losses he had Office Over The International State Bank "I wish I were as sure you'd always de­ it wasn't the punishment of the law caused. He was prepared to endure "That depends on your appetite," he that he dreaded, it was the ostracism fend me as I am that you'll stick to that censure and because he understood laughed. "Come along, and help me which would accompany it. It wasn't him, Angela." the provocation behind it, he out on a decision I've got to make. his own shame which gripped him, it "That's twice you've said that was all the more eager to aid In the About an investment." was the consciousness of the shame and you know what I think! I've told salvage. There would be more saved Hilliard hung back for a moment, which would attach to his friends. you. And are you going off from the underwriting project, he while suspicion dawned on him. And so, for a day or two, all his faculties without telling me anything at all?" thought, than from his character. "What sort of investment, Doctor?" were strung upon the attitude Her voice betrayed the irreparable injury He had deposited with Cullen all he he queried. of the public toward him he was in it. owned, except for his private belongings, "You come and sit down," urged the watching frantically for the first signs Hilliard moistened his lips. his runabout, and a trivial sum DOctor, seductively. "And we'll talk of adverse demeanor, and bracing himself Banking "Angela, dear, next to one other person for current expenses. The runabout it over later. But first of all—" He for the shock which was unavoid. I love you better than any one else he would offer for sale it meant a few patted his waistcoat. "Let's eat." ably to come. For secrets will out, on earth." hundred dollars more to be divided Hilliard was almost too grateful to and although he had no reason to expect "That's nice," she said, with a sigh among his contributors. Beyond that, by Mail Waring to break his pledge, he speak the Doctor's strategem was patent, of perfect content. there was nothing else he could restore but in all chivalry the invitation He bent to her, but she eluded him. knew that when rumor smolders to them. couldn't be declined. Once inside the "Oh, no!" she gasped in fluttering among as many as four people, there fit He didn't believe that Harmon doors of the club, however, he became protest. "Even if you but comes—there always comes—a moment would ever carry out his promised betrayal panicky for his first sweeping reconnoissance If you are unable I've told you about Rufe now—you in which it bursts forth in spontaneous not that he had faith in Harmon's included half a dozen men haven't told me about Carol, but it's to get to the bank combustion. code of ethics, but because he whose late behavior had indicated that plain as day—it wouldn't be right!" Presently he sensed a subtle supercharging trusted Harmon's horse sense. If Hilliard they knew. conveniently during "Angela!" of the atmosphere whenever were alone to be accused, Harmon The Doctor drew Hilliard under the the banking hours, She relented swiftly his voice was he met a male acquaintance he would gain nothing and might, if mantle of his own unassailable position, something to rely on. couldn't deny that the greeting of his send us your deposits he any adverse testimony, even offered and plowed ahead with the utmost "Well—just my cheek, then. Honestly, himself. Indeed, if Harmon bankers was suddenly less informal, Implicate serenity. He nodded here and there, by mail. We will place I ." should say enough to establish the more impersonal he perceived, with a he spoke to members right and left he the amount to your "No, dear," said Hilliard. He compelled sinking spasm of foreboding, that in the dangerous status of an accessory proof bowed across the room always his her chin upward, and smiled before the fact. No fewer people stopped to chat with him credit and mail you a receipt for same, assuring it the personality, rather than his person, down into her lovely, startled eyes, this was the same procedure to let on the street and that those who still seemed to be escorting and guarding same careful attention which it would receive were you and stooped and kissed her forehead the memory of Dicky Morgan rest in were willing to halt and pass the time Hilliard and Syracuse couldn't decline then her lips. to personally come to the bank. to let the brunt of anger of day were uncommonly restive about peace, and to acknowledge a man who was under "That's for good-by," he said, "to fall on Henry Hilliard, who was a nobody it. Syracuse hadn't yet arrayed Itself the Doctor's adequate protection. Those FIRST NATIONAL BANK the dearest little girl I ever knew. from nowhere, with a lying face, officially against him, and a part of who spolce to the Doctor also spoke to We're both growing up, aren't a lying tongue, and no claque to mourn Syracuse was outwardly as pleasant as Hilliard there was no way out of it, we?" at his exit. ever, but there wasn't the slightest and tlie.v spoke as casually as they International Falls, Minn. But then there was Angela's startling question that the story had leaked out, could. They also nodded to him, and allegation She had declared CHAPTER XIII. and that it had got itself adherents. bowed, but when his back was turned, that "everybody" in town knew all The end was plainly in sight Armstrong's they became low-voiced and communicative, In the colorless clays that followed, about Hilliard and Carol. "Everybody" report was due. Only the Cullens and he knew it. Hilliard listlessly set about the ordering would have a different opinion. and the Durants and one or two And Hilliard had all a metropolitan's of his final plans. Fortunately, He had tried to explain himself to other of the James street families were sensitiveness to the spirit and Automobile Tourists there were few of them his mind Carol, and he had failed and in the quite as cordially attentive as formerly to the ethics of a men's club. He faltered would never have been equal to intricate light of Angela's revelation, it was difficult and to Hilliard's vast chagrin, they on the very threshold and if detail. to decide whether Carol herseif, rather overdid it ... he seemed to any other man than Dr. Durant had in protesting that she wanted to retain It was a slight consolation to him to feel in the steady warmth of their been his sponsor, he would have fled When In Minneapolis Stop at him as a friend, had meant that realize that the city had a habit of friendship a sort of blindly unseasonable incontinently, so as not to disturb that and nothing more, or that and a great judging men by personal rather than resolution to support him, whether rare, indescribable atmosphere which deal more. But no matter what she by financial standards for all its or no. This, infinitely more than J^he only clubmen understand and respect. Hotel Lincoln The Doctor was scrutinizing the monu Hilliard, who faced the window, No sir-ee, bob! threw a glance over his shoulder. As he had fancied, the eyes of the room were upon him. They reminded him, NICOLLET AVE. AT NINTH ST oddly enough, of machine-gun batteries. When at length the pair had gained OPENED SEPT. 1st. 1918 No premiums with the table nearest the window, Hilliard felt that he had undergone a Camels—all quality! strenuous ordeal he was consumed Especially convenient for auto parties as Nicollet Avenue by gratitude to his implacable host, is the leading road from all point, and has no car tracks. but he had, no inclination to repeat It. "The table d'hote's good enough for Within two squares of 5 large garages. Adjoining the cities' AMELS quality plus Camels expert me," said the Doctor presently. "And largest stores. blend of choice Turkish and you?" "And for me, too," said Hilliard. choice Domestic tobaccos pass out the Rooms at $1.00 per day. With private toilet 25 cents "Anything to drink?" extra with private bath 50 cents extra. In addition there most wonderful cigarette smoke you "No, thanks." The Doctor dropped the card and sat are suites of rooms with separate toilet, each room having ever drew into your mouth! up straighter. connecting bath—an ideal arrangement and only found here. K«Mfil "Well, I won't keep you in suspense II II And, the way to prove that —I want some advice. As I said, I'm the worst business man in the world, statement is to compare Camels Cafe in connection—-Hotel Lincoln guarantees an atmosphere Hilliard. I'm a mere child in your of home refinement. puff-by-puff with any cigarette in hands—so please treat me tenderly." He regarded his companion with mingled the world! humor and seriousness. "James WM. B. CAMFIELD- -Proprietors- -F. S. GREGORY Cullen has been telling me about a Camels have a mild mellowness that wonderful plan of yours to make a For past ten years with Minneapolis leading hotels. is as new to you as it is delightful. nice shiny gold eagle grow where only a silver quarter grew before. In fact, Yet, that desirable "body" is all there! he talked so Enthusiastically that he's They are always refreshing—the got me thinking about It,, too. never tire your taste. I rather resent your not telling me THE STUBEE about It yourself." Camels leave no unpleasant cigaretty Hilliard recoiled. "You shouldn't do that!" he said. aftertaste nor unpleasant cigaretty odor! "I ... I wouldn't have tried to interest {TURKISH & DOMESTIC* Your say-so about Camels will be: you In it, Doctor, because—" Sash and Door Factory BLEND "Oh, I can see your reasons," deprecated 1 A I I 8 but that's a great cigarette"m the Doctor, smilingly. "You didn't want to trespass on a purely social IS NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS relationship. I appreciate that. Ctme/a ore ao Id everywhere in scientifically sealed But the point is, I've got a few thousand packages of 20 cigarettes for 20 cents or ten packages (200 cigarettes) in a glaasino -paper-covered dollars I don't exactly know what carton. We strongly recommend this carton fortbm We Are Well Equipped to do All Kinds ef home to do with. It's a rather extraordinary or office supply or when you travel. situation for a professional man, Isn't M1LLWORK R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO. It? I'll have to admit I'm puzzled about Winston-Salem, N. C. It myself. And the novelty might lead and you will make no mistake by getting me Into temptation. So I thought I'd their prices before ordering elsewhere ask your advice." "You can have the best I've got," said Hilliard, averted. "But I'm not Building and Contracting a* Specialty guaranteeing that it has much value, Doctor." All Work Guaranteed The Doctor nodded drummed on the table. "Do you ever let friendship interfere LARS STUBEE, Prop. with business?" "Often, sir." 2nd Ave. and 6h St. "Will you let it Interfere /now—If Phone 80 »•, (Continued next week)