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Young Dunhaown, and was startled to find the same rich creamy-coffee tint in its silky folds; yet she did not show by sounder the keenest inspection She toyed with the salted almonds beside her plate and held the heavy silver fork as fir about the discovery of the north pole Her voice was steady and natural as she asked, "How could she disappear?"

"Well, that is more than I can understand There were three doors in the roo into the inner office where I was at work, and two opening into a hall, one on the side and the other on the end opposite the freight elevator We searched the entire building without finding a clew, and I am deeply troubled"

"Why should she want to disappear?" The question was asked coolly and with as er would be likely to show

"I cannot iine," said the old man speculatively "She apparently had health and happiness, if one e from her appearance, and she came to me of her own free will on a matter of business Immediately after her disappearance, tell-dressed men entered my office and inquired for her One had an intellectual head, but looked hard and cruel; the other was very handso lady, he laid claim to her hat, but I had it locked away How could I know that man was her friend or her relative? I intend to keep that hat until the young wo happen that has so upset me in years"

"You don't think any harirl

"I cannot think what hare of et her out of ave ht you were she If I can find any trace of her, I irl needs a friend"

"I am sure she would be very happy to have a friend like you," said the girl, and there was soe's heart gloith admiration