NT INTRODUCES THE HEROINE.

"By the way, I have something to show you. I clipped this advertisement
from a leading New York daily paper this morning, and have read it
carefully many times. Somehow, I have an abiding conviction that it will
lead me to the high road, on the way towards the successful solution of
my problem. I am going to apply in person."

Full of curiosity, George Gaylord took the clipping and slowly read
aloud:

"WANTED: A skilled mechanic, qualified to act in the capacity of
landscape gardener and agricultural chemist. Applicant must be a
strong, healthy young man, of good habits, pleasing address; with a
general knowledge of business methods, and an excellent moral
character. Qualifications must be well attested by recommendations
from reliable parties. A graduate of the Philadelphia School of
Industrial Art is preferred. Salary liberal. Apply in person at the
office of
BITTERWOOD & BARNARD, Atty's.,
Atlantic Building, Washington, D. C."

"This is curious! It seems to point directly to you, Fillmore. I do
wonder in what peculiar capacity you are to act, and who your real
employer is to be? I shall be full of unsatisfied curiosity until I know
the sequel."

At this moment George Gaylord was suddenly interrupted by an
unlooked-for gust of wind whirling around the shoulders of the big rock
standing above and behind them. The fluttering paper slipped from his
fingers and went sailing away over the tree tops, down the mountain
side, with that erratic up and down, eddying motion peculiar to run
away, fly away papers. In an instant both young men were upon their
feet, intently watching the uncertain flight of the clipping. A few
moments later it fell to the ground, just at the feet of two ladies who,
with heads protected from the sun by large parasols, were slowly walking
around the bend of the broad, well kept road, winding down the mountain
side. The younger of the two ladies picked up the advertisement,
hurriedly scanned it, and then raised her eyes to discover the two young
men as probable owners of the truant paper.

"Ah!" said George Gaylord, "I recognize those people. It is Miss
Fenwick and her travelling companion. Come along Fillmore, let us join
them at once and claim your lost clipping. The opportunity for an
introduction to two very interesting ladies, who are among the most
noted guests of the hotel, is too