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RN LICEREN Eh SHO PA PS SRL SAL oe Es 0% R a - - i Bi, Br Se Ni oN ne td ~o _ plainly STYLE NUMBER, i ALEK FERS 23 Vacuum PACKED » ALWAYS FRESH WEST OF THE SUN JOSEPH LEWIS CHADWICK Sy ana 'The story thus far: Virginia Ames, en route to Santa Bonita, Arizona, where she is to meet her flance, Phi) Lawrence, in + wesponse to his urgent letter, is nbhoard the - Fannasa stage when it is held up and robhed. A money box addressed to Bteve Barron, gambling king eof Santa Bonita, is scized and also a cameo pin of Vir ginin"s. At Lannasa, Lt, Jim Randall fnquires about the robbery and Virginia recognizes him as a man whom she met in Washington several years before and with whom she fell in love. Ue heads an army unit in the territory and escorts Virginia next day when she starts on the {ast 70-mile lex of her trip. Barron Joins them later, shortly before they meet the Apache Indinn, Natehi, who has a person- al hatred of Randall. Virginia later over- bears Jim and Barron. between whom there is no friendship, discussing Phi) Enwrence. She is sure from what they - way that Phil is In trouble. CHAPTER IV. It was an hour before the troop- ers returned. They filed in like: weary men... Jim Randall came last with Scarlett and O'Hara. Jim went directly to where the two men lay. He knelt first by one then by the other. - Virginia had spent the hour be- side the one, trying to make him comfortable, - washing the sticky dust from his boyish face with his neckscarf wetted from a canteen. She knelt there and watched Jim Randall's face; the look in his eyes as he examined the trooper hurt her. He bared the man's chest, his fin- gers probed gently. He called for bandages. "You'll he all right, Martin." + * * "Sure, licutenant, We'll ride the river together again, eh?" "Sure, Martin." He rose and stepped to the other man. He didn't kneel here there was nothing he could do. Virginia rose and turned. She stood behind him, She reached out and touched his hand; it was balled into a hard fist. It opened, gripped her fingers briefly; he turned and walked away. Martha Benson was the power behind the throne at Fort Win- field. Officers and men at the post swore to that. But Martha was not 1 ANNE ADAMS Here are two ways to make an adorable frock. Pattern has others - tod, All little girls love bib-front and pretty gathers; you'll be thrilled at such easy sewing! Pattern 4621 comes in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, Size 6, flare-slecve frock 2% yards 35-inch fabric, n: i Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (26¢c) in coins (stamps 'cannot be accepted) for this pattern. Print IZE, NAME, ADDRESS, Send order to Box 1, 123 Eight. eeath Street, New Toronto, Ont, shrewish; if she dictated it wae dip- lomatically done so that Maj. Ben- son didn't suspect its existence. She was a dark-haired, dark-eyed wo- man of 45, owner of a gay laugh and sparkling eyes come of being still loved by her husband after 20 years of married life. She was an army wife and she loved army life, and when she spoke of soldiers it was with gentle pride. "Jim Randall," Martha was say- ing softly, "blames himself, of course. He lost a man, He loves his men. He's a genuine officer, Virginia." ' Virgina liked Martha Benson. In two hours they had become friends. She said, "There's much to admire in Jim Randall. And much to----" She did not finish. "He's an old friend?" "I knew him only for a week." Virginia replied. "Not long enough to become -- friends." Martha's smile was impish. "I rather wish you weren't to marry your Philip Lawrence," she sald. "I'd like to arrange a match--that's my one weakness, substituting for cupid. And Jim is my favourite of- ficer--next to the maor, of course." + * . Virginia laughed casily. "You haven't a chance," she said. "I'm terribly in love with Phil" She looked at the older woman with shining eyes. "Have you met Phil? Does he ever come here?" "He has been here once or twice. ." Martha's smile had vanished; a sudden restraint had cntered her voice. In post headquarters, Jim Ran- dall stood with a Sharps rifle in his hands. He was showing it to Maj.Benson who sat, gray-haired and bulky, behind his table-desk. "We found five of the Sharps," : Jim said. "All of them brand new. Natchi boasted in his palaver that he had many of them." Maj. Benson's face was frowning. "We'll have to look into that." "It's my idea," Jim said, "that some white man is deliberately----" The maor cut him short. "Stuff and nonsense. Jim! Some gun sales- man probably found his way to Natchl. ~ Maybe a Mexican. We won't worry too much about that. we want to capture Nafchi him- self." Jim took the rebuke. "Yes, sir.' Maj. Benson said, "Capt. Ham- mond is trailing Natchi, I've talked with that gambler, Barron. You, lieutenant, investigate that stage holdup. Barron has lost a lot of money .." He smiled slyly. "But first you may escort Miss Ames to Phil Lawrence's ranch, as you re- quested." "Thank 'you, sir!" Jim Randall strode from head- quarters and found Virginia alone on the porch of the Benson's quar- ters, . * . He lighted a cigarette, the said: "I'm going to escort you to Phil Lawrence's ranch tomorrow." And after a moment: "Virginia, what reason have you for worrying about him? What brought you here--if you really have no immediate: wed- ding plans?" . z She did not answer at. once, but let a silence eome and run 'on. Then finally she gave him the letter and he read it by the light from a win- dow. His eyes filled with surprise as he read. He turned to her. "A strange letter," he <aid. "No wonder you came." "I don't understand it," Virginia said. "It isn't like Phil to write such a . letter. It frightened mé--s§il + frightens me." She paused but then said, "Last night in camp Jim, I heard you and Steve discussing Phil and me. What is it Jim?" He said after thouglit, "Your Phil' and Barron once quarreled." Virginia's heart leaped. Her lips went 'dry. "Over what, Jim?" His hestitation was even longer( this time, "Over a gambling debt." Something in his manner, in his ote, told her he lied. SRA (Continued next week) | How He Became Spelling Champ 'IL nirteen-year-old Kim Calvin of Canton, Ohio, is the top young speller in the U.S. James Shea, also 13, from St Saviour School in Brooklyn, finish- ed second in the 22nd annual na- tional spelling bee. In order to win, Kim had to spell more than 50 words correctly--and outspell 48 other city and regional champions. They were sent there by Scripps-Howard and other news- papers from coast to coast. Kim got his big chance when James missed "dulcimer," which the dictionary cheerfully explains is: "A trapezoidal zither with metal strings stuck by light hammers." Apparently trapezoidal zithers are a rarity in Brookyln, for James tried it, "d-o-l-c-i-m-e-r." Kim not only knew "dulcimer", he also knew the next. word that would make him a champion. He whipped right through "onerous," which means burdensorie, oppres- sive and troublesome to some peo- ple--and $500 to Kim. The champ, who wore a yellow shirt and a confident air, is living proof that practice pays. He won his region last year, and was sent to the national bee by. the Canton, Ohio, repository. He fin- nished 12th nationally,| and might have gone even further if he hadn't "bogged down on "obbligato." Since then he has practiced daily. He will save the $500 until he's ready to go to college, where he will study science. NTI / FAIR QUESTION The small boy had just asked his father, "Where did I come from, Daddy?" The boy scemed to listen very attentively, and at the end of the explanation, his father asked him, "What made 'you ask, son?" The boy was playing with an air- plane model and replied, casually, "Oh, nothing specially, Dad, except [ heard the new boy at school say he came from Brighton and I won- dered where 1 came from." Such diversity! Embroidery and orochet to decorate bed sets or your towels. Make a lovely shower present, too! Easy stitchery! Pattern 511; transfer of a 1044 x 18; two 8% x 15-inch motifs; crochet directions. Laura Wheeler's improved pat- tern makes needlework so simple with its charts, photos and concise directions, Send twenty-five cents in coins - (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern to Needlecraft Depart- ment, Box 1, 123 Eighteenth Street, New Toronto, Ont, Print plainly pattern number and your name and address. : We'll Bet It Tastes Good, Tool--Alrcady wheels are spinning in preparation for Women's Division luncheons honouring 15, Canadian women at the '49 C.N.E. Here Women's Director, Kate Aitken helps dietitian Marian obinson can pineapple for luncheon salads. [ ANNE HIRST Your Family Counselot "Dear Anne Hirst; We have been married over ten years, Since the fourth month, my husband has been unfaithful. These past two years there have 'been six women: : "I've done all I could to keep him interested in me and the childfen, I've in- vited friends in, planned dinners; but he excuses himself and goes his own . way. He is very likeable, and makes friends easily-- so casily that he has had affairs with two of my neighbors! "1° have suffered black eyes, bruises on my face and arms, even cigarctte burns! He keeps the child- ren afraid by playing on their little hurts, They are a'l upset by our con- stant quarrels; their school work is getting poorer, and 1. find myself a bundle of nerves. My home and appearance are beginning to show it. . What To Do? "He doesn't believe in doctors, and refuses any of us medical at- tention. (God is looking after us, and the childrén stay healthy.) I don't believe my husband is a well man, "l was raised right, and to be- lieve in God. But my husband does not. Please help me! : "Distraught Eve." * Your decision to leave your * husband seerhs well taken. In my * opinion, his cruelty to you and the * children leaves you no other * choice. : * You have done more than your * part toward 1 making. your mar- * riage work. But you could not do * it alone--and your husband will * not try. He keeps you all so * frightened that your health, and * the children's, is bound to suffer. * I. think you should gain your * freedom as soon as you can and * I do not believe you will have * any 'trouble getting it. * Your letter is one of the most * hopeless I have ever read: I don't T 10. Scotch-Irish 32 Disintahey CROSSWORD }j: ouasstmenver 330 34. German river R R 19. Bea eagle 36. In foreign 21. Hesitation Janda P L A7)able 39. Exclamation 18, Ventilate 40. Blackbird : = 24. Witnessed 41, Immerse again ACROSS 6. Malayan 1. Cuokoo 42. 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You need to be protected from -this husband of yours, and complete freedom seems to be the only way, You have all my sympathy, and best wishes for many happy years with your children. * * ox * FREER, Ann Hirst never advises divorce if she can help it. But when a man mistreats the family he should cherish, the law must. provide pro- tection for them , Write your troubles to Anne Hirst, at Box 123, Eighteenth 8t., New Toronto. Great Day In Life Of A Great Queen Queen Victoria wrote in her jour- nal, on June 20, 1897, "This event- ful day, 1897 has opened and 1 pray God to help and protect me as He has |hitherto done during these sixty long eventful years. . . : God will surely help me onl How well 1 remember [this day sixty years ago when I was called from -my bed by dear Mama to receive the news of my accession!" In 1887, rulers of Europe had come with their compliments; but the Diamond Jubilee was to be an Empire celebration, a family tri- bute, with the premiers of the dom- inions and coloniés, troops from Canada, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand, come home at the invitation of Imperial Britain. Thee were to be Indians and Afri- cans and natives from Hong Kong and Borneo, and from the many scattered islands where the Union, Jack was flown . - . : The anniversary of the Queen's accession was a Sunday. She went to the service in St. George's Chap- 'ol in the morning, sitting in the shadowy stall, beneath her banner, and looking 'out at the memorials of the centuries. She could see the stall in which Samuel Pepys had sat on the day when he described Windsor as "the 'most romantique castle that is in the world." .. . The dress for the great day was "black silk, trimmed with panels of grey satin veiled with black net and steel embroideries, and. some Her bonnet was trim- med "with creamy. white flowers and white aigrette and some black lace." Before she drove away from 'Buckingham Palace she touched an electric button that telegraphed her gratitude to the last edges of her Empire. "From my heart I thank my beloved people. May (God bless them..." The sun burst out asthe carriage "left the courtyard on its long jour, ney to St. Paul's Cathedral, by way of the north bank of the Thames, and home again along the south bank. The millions of people sang and shouted as the Queen's creamy white bonnet bowed to left and right, There was no anger in 'their world. Their glory, their riches, their pride and their safety were symbolized in the little old monarch who had ruled the land since the days of their grandfathers, Few remembered a time when she was not their Queen, -- From "The Reign of Queen Victoria," by Hec- tor _Bolitho, Published by the Mac: millan Company, | Misuse of electric ibis is re sponsible. for an average of nearly forty fires a day in the United States, fire insurance 'experis re- ported in a recent bulletin addre sed to insurance salesmen, Vom [TABLE TALKS dane Andrews Here's something that I honestly believe you'll find worth cutting out and treasuring. From the basic recipe, with slight variations, you can concoct at least four different ] desserts, every one of them almost certain to please. So here's Bran Gingerbread Ys cup shortening Y cup sugar 2 eggs ¥ cup molasses ¥ cup boiling water % cup ready-to-eat bran 2 cups sifted flour ¥; teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon soda : 1 teaspoon ginger 2 teaspoons cinnamon, Blend the shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat until creamy. Add molasses and mix well. Pour boiling water over bran and add to first mixture, Add flour sifted with remaining stir until "batter is, smooth. Bake in greased pan, with waxed paper in the bottom, in moderate oven (350° F.) about 45 minutes. Makes 12 servings (9x9-inch_pan). * * * Then if you think the folks would like a pudding dessert for a change, serve that gingerbread pip- ing hot with this: Orangeade Sauce 2 tablespoons cornstarch % cup corn syrup 1 cup orange juice ¥ teaspoon orange rind. Mix, together cornstarch and corn sycup. Stir in orange juice. Cook "over low heat until mixture thick- ens, stirring frequently. Continue cooking until sauce is clear, about five minutes. Stir in orange riad. Serve hot. + * * Another day, usg"the same gin- gerbread recipe fag dows cake, just by spréaditiy the batter over this pineapple mixture: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake 2 tablsps. butter or margarine v % cup brown sugar 4 slices canned pineapple or 1 cup crushed pineapple drained. Melt butter in 9-inch pan, add over bottom of pan. Arrange fruit on top of sugar mixture, Spread gingerbread batter on top of fruit. Bake in moderate oven (350° F.) about 45 minutes. 6-8 servings. Gingerbread spread with "oream cheese topping is new for afternoon entertaining. * + * Cream Cheese Topping Moisten 2 packages cream cheese with sweet milk or cream, Add ¥% cup finely chopped nuts. Spread mixture on cool gingerbread. ' His Best Bet-- Muggins: "I'm thinking of marrying again; the young woman is 32, and I'm 60. Should I tell. her I'm only $07" Buggins: "Frankly, I think your chances will be better i you say ' "you're 75." ingredients and _ brown sugar and distribute evenly Modern Etiquette By Roberta Lee - Q. Is it all righ fbr a girl to give her order direct to the waiter when dining with a man? A. No; she should tell her escort what she would like and allow him to place the order direct with the "waiter. Shouldn't one congratv'ate the bride at a weddin, reception? A. No; only the bnNdegroom should be congratulated. Best wishes for 'her happiness are extended to the bride. \ J Q. Should one "take small bites when eating? A. Yes, of course. The bite should never be so large that it is difficult to answer a question immediately, without the necessity of first chew- ing and swallowing! Q." If a man has a title, such as doctor or professor, does his wife \ share it? £2 A. No. 7 Q. When conversing with a per- son, is it good form to use .this person's name frequently, as: "What do you think about it, Mr, Smith?" "I don't, think so, Mr, Smith" "Let's sit here, Mr. Smith"? A, Yes, this is good taste. Q. Who should say the grace before meals in the home? A. This duty should be performed by the father, but if he is reluctant, then the mother should do so. ~ Q. Is it proper for a woman who is marrying for the second time to have an elaborate wedding, A. No; she should avoid this. Q. When a man dccompanies a woman to the dinner table, should - he sit down at the same time. that she does? - . A. No; he should first draw out the chair for his dinner partner, or for the woman who sits next to him. Q. What kind of material should be used for the bridal veil? A. This veil should be of fine, filmy material. Sometimes it is a combination of lace and tulle. Sim- ple tulle is always preferable to imi- tation lace. : DOES INDIGESTION ~WALLOP YOU BELOW THE BELT? 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