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FAPPY DAYS.| NEW YORK, AUGUST 13, 1898. Terms to Subscribers. ) oy ne Vopy One Year , $2.50 _ >. ae One Oopy Six Months = PY at) Pasig’ 3 Uopy Vhrée Months . . 5c reIhi ttances should be sent by express money ). order or draft on New York to insure safety responsible forall money sentin this way. or, P. Wewii Postuge Free. »~ Dafite the year 1698 Happy Days will be forwarded vee of pestige, to our subscribers, which wili enable all ur renters residing in remote parts of the country to ae favorite journal atalow rate. Address FRANK ‘TOUSEY, 29 West 86th Street, New York. de ‘ NOTICE. Se Be + Ra im of our renders who wish any of the back num- . i | HAPPY DAYS tas aad Gaano! procure them from their nawsdenler, can, by | Beliditia tO tis, secureany back number they desire, ath iy gents pereopy = Next Week a T ise l His Own: R, ia OW PHIL BRIGHT BECAME AN EDITOR. By C. Little. THE DATE. 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A TRUE STORY OF A LAD’S AD’S STRUGGLE CCLE FOR FAME AND FORTUNE. By N. S. WOOD (The Young American Actor), Author of “ Herman, the Boy Magician,” “Tom Tatters,” “ Shiner, the New York Bootblack,” * The Boy Captain of the 71st N. Y.,” “ From the Str €et;- ete. CHAPTER IV. THE BOY ACTOR AND A MYSTERIOUS LADY, HORACE stared at the veiled lady who had been admitted to his cell in silent as- tonishment, She stood before him, a majestic figure, Hall —@ j ' i a] } thi I ' ' ' ’ | Vie AT } ' : | | ayy ALLL WN | |) Migyyu ~~ - ~ f F}, a — HORACE SWUNG HIS RIGHT FIST FULL ON THE JAW OF THE BIG ENGLISHMAN, LUCK IN IT, BUT THE LAD’S BLOW LANDED FAIRLY IN THE RIGHT PLACE, AND richly, yet plainly gowned in gray, and though her veil, with which she jealously hid her face, prevented all observation, her youthful voice indicated that she was young. He vaguely wondered why she did not raise her veil, and yet his surprise that she, one who was to him an entire stran- ger, should come to his assistance, was greater than his curiosity, While he continued to regard her with an expression of amazement and incredu- lity, as if he was scarcely able to credit the evidence of his hearing—believe that she really offered to assist him—she re- peated that assurance. ‘* Yes,” said she, “If you are brave you can be free in ten minutes’ time.” Then while hope made his young voice tremulous, Horace found voice to rep] ‘*I thank you very much, I hope {am not acoward, but Ido not understand how, if you know why I have been arrested, you can hope to obtain my immediate release.” ‘*‘T know all the circumstances, but I cannot now explain how I obtained the in- formation,” she answered, hastily. ‘*What must Ido in order to gain my liberty ¢ Oh, lady, there is more than my own freedom at stake! The fate of an in- nocent young girl, whom Carton means to deceive, is also involved, I would do any- thing honorable to save her, I must be free to warn her this night,” ‘* Then listen to me,’ ‘* Yes, yes !” ‘You know the power of money ?” ** Too well—too well ! It makes. the rich the master of the poor.” ‘‘I take it you have known the sting of Littl : rT poverty. But no matter, Ihave bribed the keeper who admitted me here. You have only to dart out when he opens the door. He willrun after you, but he will stumble and fall. You will run through the side door. There a carriage is in wait- ing. You will jump in, The driver has ee Ts Ve ed POPALEHTEEUUUEI Ea btpiees | my, ge i i il | | CARTON CRASHED DOWN UPON THE FLOOR, his orders, and he will drive off at full speed, You will be taken to a place of safety. All that I ask is that you promise —ay, swear to repay me by helping me to my revenge upon Ralph Carton, my evil enius—that yon will do my bidding in se- ret.” ‘*No, no! I cannot purchase my release at such a price! To escape in such a man- ner would be virtually an acknowledg- ment of guilt,” cried Horace, ‘* But think,” exclaimed the mysterious lady, in disappointed tones, ‘‘ think if you remain here, on the morrow it may be too late to save the girl you love,” ‘*Still Icannot do as you wish. I must find means to send word of my arrest to my friends. I must try to gain my release legally in time to warn Ethel against Ralph Carton, Oh, if youare a true friend, will you not carry a message for me?” re- plied the lad, earnestly, ‘It would be useless, as far as saving the young girl goes, Your friends could not secure your release before morning, The legal formalities, the acceptance of a bail bond at bad appearance at court and the like will take too much time,” an- swered the unknown woman, ** But you will take a note from me to Ethel and to my(friend, Tony Tripton? Oh, say you will do that, and you shall have my eternal gratitude! I have not a cent with me to pay a station-house messenger for the service, I ‘*T want more than your gratitude. jou hate the man who has brought feel that 5 this trouble upon you, and that hate will make you true to me against him, I want you to work for mein secret, Boy, there PERHAPS is really more than you dream of at stake — oo —a great fortune !” Fano ee | ae ‘Tf you will do as I ask, I promise that I will do all an honest lad can co to help you,” answered Horace. “Good! Since you refuse to fall in with my plan for your escape, I see I must ac- cept your dwn terms, or leave you and the young girl to your several fates. The mere wish to defeat the wicked devices of Car- ton, prompts me to accede to your request. Yes, I'll do as you wish,” af Oh, thank you! Thank you! “Not at all. I fear Iam actuated too much by selfish motives to deserve your thanks. But here is pencil and paper, Make haste and write the notes you wish to send by me.’ ‘*T will, ! will! Do not fail to place the notes I shall write in the hands of Ethel and Tony,” cried Horace, in joyful tones, ‘You may depend uyens it that I will do as you ask,’ 7? i aL: Al fil df Wh) i} | a | \ ' HALL. hhh AO = * \ Wi Wy) | ti Hl Hy J ‘é y/ (| | I) ~ eS (i | THERE WAS A GOOD DEAL OF Hastily Horace scribbled a note to Ethel, and then he penciled a few lines to Tony Tripton, Having directed these communications to those for whom they were intended, he handed them to the strange lady. She placed them in her bosom, and then, as footsteps sounded at the cell door, she came Close to the boy actor, and w hispered : ‘** We shall meet again and then I shall remind you of your promise, But be sure the services shall not be all on your side, I will repay friendship with friendship. Now for the present, good-by.” The door opened as she extended a shapely white hand that sparkled with diamonds, Horace returned the friendly pressure it gave, and as the keeper opened the cell oh the lady turneé from him and passed out, As she left the police station, she mut- tered under her breath: **Perhaps it is better so. Now I have ake to my own satisfaction that the actor is really an honorable lad, and I believe he can be trusted,” Left alone in his cell by the departure of the lady, Horace became a prey to sus- pense and doubt. He dreaded lest the unknown woman might fail to deliver the notes which he had given her, And as he remembered that she had not once raised her veil while in his presence, he wondered the more at her conduct, Evidently she sought to surround herself with secrecy and mystery, and the lad felt that she must have strong motives for so (Continued on page 10,) | 9 Cc com oo