own the steps, the cynosure of a good many eyes, the
two most beautiful women in the Casino. Richard helped his wife into her
place, wrapped her up and took the steering wheel.

"Hyeres to-night and Marseilles to-morrow," he announced, "Biarritz on
Saturday. We shall stay there for a week, and then--'Wake up, America!'"

The cars glided off. Hunterleys and his wife stood on the steps, waving
their hands.

"Something about those children," Hunterleys declared, as they vanished,
"makes me feel absurdly young. Let's go shopping, Violet. I want to buy
you some flowers and chocolates."

She smiled happily as she took his arm for a moment.

"And then?"

"What would you like to do afterwards?" he asked.

"I think," she replied, leaning towards him, "that I should like to go
to that nice Englishman who lets villas, and find one right at the edge
of the sea, quite hidden, and lock the gates, and give no one our
address, and have you forget for just one month that there was any work
to do in the world, or any one else in it except me."

"Just to make up," he laughed softly.

"Women are like that, you know," she murmured.

"The man's office is this way," Hunterleys said, turning off the main
street.

THE END

* * * * *

E. Phillips Oppenheim's Novels

We do not stop to inquire into the measure of his art any more than we
inquire into that of Alexander Dumas. We only realize that here is a
benefactor of tired men and women seeking relaxation.--_Independent_,
New York.

Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo
An amazing revelation of war in the making.

The Vanished Messenger
What resulted when the Powers conspired against England.

A People's Man
How a socialistic leader became involved in international affairs.

The Double Life of Mr. Alfred Burton
Oppenheim in a new vein--a pure comedy.

The Mischief-Maker
A blending of love, romance, and international intrigue.

The Lighted Way
A mystery story that involves the revolution in Portugal.

Havoc
An engrossing story of love, mystery, and international intrigue.

Peter Ruff and the Double-Four
Deals with a shrewd detective and a mysterious secret society.

The Moving Finger
A mystifying story dealing with a wealthy M. P.'s experiment.

Berenice
A masterly tale of a strong love that is tragic in its outcome.

The Prince of Sinners
An