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i NORTII PLATTE SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE. IS:'' 11 I 7 1 A Counterfeit Husband By H. LOUIS RAYBOLD ), 1921. by McGlur Newppr Syndicate.) Hob Anderson, owner of the Ander son Studio apartments, gazed at tlie sailor In his olllce in consternation. Her Infonnatlon had been wholly un expected. "So, Miss Anthony." he snld nt length, "You are .really going away. Isn't there any chance at all that you jnny reconsider?" Helen Anthony threw him a lleetltv; dance. She had lived In the apart ments for nearly two years and had Brown to like the grny-cyed man with the lazy drawl who now sat looking at her with such evident dismay. And lie hud shown every sign of enjoying 1ht friendship she had Riven him, her occasional companionship nt the then tor, an Infrequent invitation to tea In lier studio. She wondered If he had said the right word In time he might have kept her in the city. Well, It was too late now. "No." she said. "I am really going home. I haven't exactly failed; hut, on the other hnnil, my success hasn't amounted to enough to justify my re . inuliilug here. My mother Is not well and has considerable to worry her. My place for the present Is hack home." "I say Ilel Miss Anthony," said Anderson earnestly, "I can't begin to tell you how I hnte to have you go. Won't you give fortune one more chance?" Ho was surprised at the vehemence of his feeling. A confirmed bachelor, .so he Imagined himself, at the age of thirty-live, he had lively appreciation of the easy-going freedom lie would be giving up if lie asked this girl to marry him and she said yes. And .-vet- Ills thoughts, were Interrupted. ,"No," she replied quite definitely. "I aim going." That night Rob could not get to sleep. Ills Inclinations were druwlng llilin In two opposite directions. lie "A Burglar!" cot no. lighted a cigarette and stood hy the window, meditating. His glance wandered Idly across tho court to the ell of the building it, which was the studio of tho girl ho did and didn't want to marry. And, startled violently out of his muslin's, ho saw a man who had climbed the lire escape disappearing into Helen s winuow. "A lnirL'lar!" He threw his dress lug gown about lilm, took Ills revolver from the drawer and hastened to her ld. As ho reached her door he caught voices raised In altercation within. "No, no, girl ! Don't do It, I tell you It would mean sure death to" Rnii snlzeil tho handle of tho door. "Helen '." he cried. "If you can, open the door! Came from within n man's angry curse. Then followed swift steps nnd a pale-faced woman flung the door wide, "what do you mean ny trying to enter my room at, this time of night, Mr. Anderson-- sue. cneti. MnU was altogether taken aback "viiv. I I" he stammered. "I fenw ii ttiiin " "Exactly." she said, cuttingly. "My j i "Don't say It, Nell," catao the mnn's from within. "My husband," she concluded, Hob reeled as If he had been struck. Then. "I beg your pardon," he said nr. it turned on his heel. For hours ho paced his room, trying i rtvnri'nnizn his shattered outlooK on itf For nn'w that Helen Anthony was irrevocably another's It bud come to him how deeply ho loved her. Why had she deceived hltu? Threo dnys later, Helen, whlto and weary-eyed, stopped him In the hall. am staying n week longer than I xpected," she Informed him, coldly. Here is the difference In rent." Hob took the crisp, new bills she held out to hint without comment, milking no effort to detain her as she walked quickly away. Hut when he came to deposit the money in tho bank lie met with a surprise. "Counter- felt," declared the teller with calm certainty, nnd stamped It full of trlan gulur holes. At the words n mnn stepped quick ly forward to Hob's side. "Counter felt?" he said "Yes," said tho teller. "It Is, but I can vouch for Mr. Anderson. "There's a gang working the city, but we're nfter them nnd sooner or later will put them where they belong. From whom did you get this?" The man seemed very certain of himself and Hob concluded he was a treasury agent. Hob hesltnted. Then, "No," ho said shortly, "I've had a lot of money com Ing In from various sources In tho Inst few days and I cannot place ibis." "Well, It's your loss," said tho other cheerfully. "My loss It Is," said Hob and went out. The loss of a couplo of live dol lar hills meant nothing, but when It came to losing faith In the one woman he would havu said was pure gold that hurt. The setting sun was turning to points of lire the myriad windows of the city's buildings as Hob reached the apartments. In the gathering twl light of the room he at first scarcely saw the slender figure leaning bnck In his deep-cushioned chair. Then, "Helen 1" he-cried, and, forgetful that he thoroughly believed In "hands off" other people's property, he dropped on his knees beside her nnd took her In his arms. Counterfeit or sltnon pure metal, married or unmarried, he loved this woman Hut Helen was trying to withdraw from ids emhrnce even ns she explain ed her presence In his rooms. "Thnt money I gave you," she said, "was bad. I tried to spend sonic and found out. Hut, oil. I didn'fknow It when gave It to you," she besought him imploringly "Of course you didn't," he assured her. "It's nothing to worry about." t the tenderness of his tone tenrs gathered In Helen's eyes. "Hob," sho whispered. "Would you be glnd to know that that was my brother not my husbnnd? Walt until I have told you the rest. He was just telling me, when you came, that the police were looking for him, and that If I could only let him stay there that night he could manage to slip through to Can ada next day. Before he left he In sisted on my tnkiug those bills. I am sure he didn't know they weren't good. Hilly was weak, but he wasn't a criminal although this time he hnd got mixed up with a bad , crowd. Ho made me promise to tell no one who he was he was nervous and afraid And for mother's sake lie has brought her great uiihapptne.ss nnd worry, but ho was always her favorite I let you think he was my husbnnd." "And nenrly broke my heart," said Bob reproachfully. "Well, I don't think I would have had the courage." confessed Helen, "If you hadn't nearly broken my heart by being so perfectly willing to let mo go!" "And I was an Idiot," said Bob. "Heaven knows I wnnted you, but I didn't know how much until I thought I had lost you." "So, by passing off a counterfeit hus bnnd, I was able to win a real one," said Helen whimsically. "I supposo Billy Is safe In Canada by now": as for mother "As for mother," whispered Hob, "she must come here. And we will go after her together." MUTE'S SHOUT SAVES LIVES Incident That Can Only Be Regarded as a Miracle Is Related by . English Bishop. An extraordinary story of how a dumb mnn, a peer of the realm, was given tho power to utter one word, thereby 'saving many lives, was told by Dr. Reunion,- bishop of Bath and Wells, at the dedication of n new homo for deaf mutes in Bath, England. The peer was a former Lord Car- bery and a friend of Dr. Kennlon. "Lord Carbery." said the bishop, "was aboard a steamer sailing from Cork to Bristol. A dense fog camo on and passengers could see nothing, Even the lookout man was unnware of danger, when Lord Carbery, who was sitting In the bow, shouted loudly, 'Land !' It often "happens when God has deprived a man of one senso ho Increases tho power of another. Lord Carbery was able to soy what others could not. and realizing the ship was making straight for tlie black mass, his excitement forced that one word from his lips. "The captain put the l'.-elm round nnd the vessel Just skimmed past the southernmost rock of Lundy islnnd, We all had a most nnrrow escape, and many lives were saved by Lord Car- bery's warning." That word "land" wns the only one Lord Carbery ever uttered. Tuff! "The toughest thing to hnvo to pay Is tho bnlance on the engagement ring after the girl has thrown you over for some other mutt," sighed the young man. "You're wrong." replied the elderly man. "The toughest thing to have to pay Is an old bnr bill with prohibition In effect." Milwaukee. Sentinel. PARIS SPONSORS II ETHER we admire and ap prove or not, the efforts of French creators of styles tie- or fall to Interest us. Sometime? a single glanco revcnls so much of bontity and Ingenuity that we are willing to con cede French superiority In the reultn of clothes, and sometimes mucu more thnn a glance falls to rouse any en thusiasm for the import that has been thrust upon us. Here are two after noon frocks which Harriet Gustln wears, In conipnny with a lint and shoes nlso nntives of I'nrls, by way of adding to the brilliance of "Honey Girl." They do their pnrt nnd what do you think of them? At the left of the picture the frock of brown .satin bespeaks the work of n master in Its simplicity and Its love ly lines and clever adjustment to tlie figure. It Is wor over an accordion plaited petticoat of Indestructible vollo In Uelgian blue nnd is mnrvclously em broidered In silk of the same blue. Hats That Match Smocks A HAT and smock detained to spend most of their time together nre among the rich and charming matched sets that the coming of autumn lins Inspired. The destiny of hats appears to be settled In tho beginning by their creators, who either provide them with a bag, a scarf or a smock ns life com panions or send them out well equip ped to conquer the world alone. The gorgeous piece of hendwear shown In the picture might hold Its own unat tended anywhere but It calls for a com panion piece equally splendid. It could not tolerate n rival below Its level, nnd so the snfe course was to provide a garment to match. It does not need a pretty Itussluu face to point out that this set Is u Russian Inspiration, but tho two go well together. Hhick Hiitln provides tho Imckground for embroidery In nn Involved nnd bonutlfil pattern that nltuost covers the hat and goes far on the smock. It proves to be an In tricate piece of Imngery In which birds THESE FROCKS 1 li skirt Is shorter than Americans will accept or consider graceful and neither are they enthusiastic over short sleeves. Hut even so. there Is nothing to do but concede that this Is a beautiful gown with suggestions that are valuable In draping. In em broidery nnd In color combination. The second gown Is less simple, equally graceful and Is made of black satin with an overdress of blue and gray plaid brocaity. A photograph falls to do It Justice but It Is really a pure delight to tho eye. so elegant In Its long lines nnd color effect that tho very short skirt seems an eccentricity easily overlooked. The brocade at tho front and back Is merely a square 4)t the silk with points falling below tho bottom of the skirt and Joined nt the sides with a long, splendid tassel. The long sleeves have pointed cuffs of brocade and the short jacket and wldo turn-over collar reveal again the hand of n genius. come uui'NpectPdly to light amid llow- ers, leaves, blossoms and tendrils. Hat and smock to match offer some thing new In sets but what promises to be far more popular Is to bo found In hat und bag to match. The vogue for elaborate and rich embroideries In millinery paves the way for com panion pieces of equally handsome bags. Ribbons, velvet, duvetyn. are all fabrics that are as well suited to bags as to hats, and nearly all the now hags are made of fabrics. Chinese and Jupanese embroideries entice the do. signer to convert them Into these love ly accessories of dress. Above all things, ribbons wide and narrow tempt feminine fancy nnd lingers to convert them Into Ingenious bags, and millin ers look nt rllt)Oi and think hats. (J "ASPIRIN WARNING I Unless you see the name "Bayer' on tablets, you are not getting genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for 20 years and proved safe by millions. SAFETY FIRST I Accept only an "unbroken package" of genuine "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin," which contains proper direc tions for Headache, Earache, Toothache, Neuralgia, Colds, Rheuma tism, Neuritis, Lumbago, and for pain generally. Strictly Americanl Ilixndy tin boxes of 12 tablets cost bub a few cents Larger packages. (Uplrin U th trad murk of Ilaytr MnnuMtur of Monoacnloclcltcr of SallcTUoottfl The receiver may tie ns bad as tho feels worse than thief, but the loser either of them. Freshen a Heavy Skin With the antiseptic, fascinating Cutb curt Talcum Powder, an exquisitely scented convenient, economical face, skin, baby and dusting powder and perfume. Benders other perfumes su perfluous. One of the Cutlourn Toilet Trio (Soap. Ointment. Talcum). Adv. A fool mny have brain enough, hut lack the sense required to mnku use of It. BE A NURSE KxocpTional opportunity nt tho present ttrne for young wonion'ovor nineteen years ot ago who hrtvo had at .east two v ears In high school to talio Nursos i'rulnlnir In tronernl hospital. Our graduates aro In groat demand. Address Supt. ot Nurse, Lincoln Sanitarium Lincoln, Nebruka EDUCATION Is it "your Intention to become nn educator, n scientist, nn agricultural expert? Would you bo Interested In any of tho special courses offered by tho U. of N. COLLEGES and SCHOOLS The Graduate College College of Arts nnd SclenceB. Tho Teachers' College College of Agriculture. Collcgo of Engineering Collcgo of Law. , Collcgo of Medicine Collego of Pharmacy. Collcgo of Duslncsa Administration. College of Dentistry School of Fino Arts. Teachers' Collcgo High School. Schools of Agriculture Tho Summer Session University Ex tention Courses. v A comprehensive curriculum, an unexcelled corps of professors and instructors; athletics, debating societies, music, dramatics, all these await you at Lincoln. Address tho Registrar UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN, NEBR. First Semester Registration Sept. 15-18, 1920. TO MEET THE EMERGENCY Youngster Had Little Difficulty Mak ing Up His Mind as to What He Would Do. As tho old lndy strolled on tho cliffs near n sensiiie town sue came ncros a lad dressed In the well-known scouts' rig. "What do they teach you In the Scouts?" she asked him, with n beam ing smile. "To be manly citizens, and true to king and country." replied the lad promptly. "And whnt arc you going to lie when vou grow up, my lime intuit went on his self-appointed examiner. "A soldier, to light for tho king." wns the patriotic reply. "Very brave," npplauded the old dame. "Now. suppose you wtw tho king's coach dashing along, with run away horses, straight toward the edge of this cliff, what would you do?" The youngster eyed her In disgust. Evidently Rhe wns one of those peoplo who never Imagine a boy has any sense. He determined to settle her onco nnd for all, so ho replied: "I'd shut my eyes, and sing, 'God bave tho King.' "London Answers. Among the Reds, candidate. "Vote for my rio's In Jail." "Vote for mine. He's out on naif.' Louisville Courler-.fournal. (There's no waste io GrapeNuts and it saves suqar.jbr it contains its No cooking is necessary and the likable flavor of this wheat and malted barley food is eQualed only-ljr.it& economy. Grocers everywhere sell Grape Nuts. 39 Taking the Sunny Side. Kvcry street has two sides, tho shady side and the sunny. When two men shake hands and part mark which of the two takes the sunny side; he will be the youngar man of tho two. Hulwer-Lytton. "Cold In tho Head" Is nn ncuto ntttick of Nasal Catarrh. Tlioso subject to frequent "colds In ttio head" will find that tlio use of HALL'S CATAItltll M15DICINK will build up tho System, cleanso tho Ulocd and rendor thotn less llnblo to colds. Repeated at tnckB of Acuta Catarrh may lead to Chronlo Catarrh. HALL'S CATAIimi MEDICINE Is taken Internally and nets through the Illood on tho Mucous Surfnces of the Sys tem, thus reducing the Inflammation and restoring normal conditions. AH Druggists. Circulars froe. V. J. Chonoy & Co., Toledo, Ohio. No Laughing Matter. "I admire the man who laugh" nt danger, don't you?" "No, 1 think ho has a mighty poor sense of humor." HAD GOT HIS ROUTES MIXED Negro Soldier's Amusing Explanation as to. How It Was He Got Hie Wound. A medical corps olllcer chanced upon a negro acquaintance of civil life ono day In France. , "How do you like tho army, Moso?" he asked. "'S'all right so far, cap'n," replied tho negro, "but Ah don' know how I'm going to like It when dem Germans shoots at me." "Don't wony about that," replied tho olllcer. "All you hnvo to do Is zig zag." And ho demonstrated. The next time the two met, tho ne gro was In a hospital. "What's, the matter with you, Mose?" asked the olllcer. "I ain't sure, cap'n. but Ah think I must have been zlggln' 'bout do tlm Ah oughtu been znggfn." American Legion Weekly. Cross Is Right. "Tho original cross-examination," re marked the mournful' philosopher, "must have been the third degree pro cedure Eve used on Adam when her husband remained away n Inrgo part of the night sitting up with n sick friend." If some men were aR big as they think they are' their tailor bills would bankrupt them. 1 own sweetening MM