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''The Leashed Guns of Circle L by Perry Westbrook Synoptit Slim LoyaU it paroled from prison after »crving 18 monthi foi • crime he did not commit. He relurnt to hit Circle L ranch to find bit father dead and tinitter forcei at work, trying to make him violate hit parole to that he can again be ra'Iroaded to priton. The Brockwellt and their gang are plotting to gain potteition of Circle L ranch and the property of Mona Hall, a neighbor and life- long rriend of Slim Loyale. Slim ditcovert that Sheriff Starbuck hat joined the plot againtt him. With the help of Da- kota Blue and hit cowboyt, Slim Loyale defiet the land-grabbert to do their wortt. CHAPTER VIII A Deep Bond He had never seriously diag- lioj»d his feelings toward Mona. He had never thouRht of her in terms of love. In fact, the issue of loving and being loved by any- one had never consciously entered his life. He knew that there had been a deep, elemental bond between his father and himself. But he had been content merely to be back in the sunshine of his father's pres- ence and to enjoy and value it with a fervency he could not, or would not analyze. As for Mona, she quieted him, made him feel that the world was complete and good. And he had been content with that. Now, with his father gone, there was a deep, aching void in SHm, and he was almost feverishly an- xious to reach the warmth of Mona's patient, understanding smile. He wanted to be near her, to look at her and to treasure her For Fashion-Alert Matrons By ANNE ADAMS PATTKHX 11)31 â- Slimming lines, versatility and youthfuiness are only three of the chic fr'aturi's that make Anne Adams new Pattern 11(31 really material with 2 yards of luffling. is anotlicr attraction- â€" for this be- coming frock is wonderfully easy to cut and fit! Whether in a nov- elty .satin or printed silk, it is a dress to don right now and wear on every occasion all Fall. Just look at the choice of dainty neck- lines â€" one with a tie-end collar. And you can have three different types of oh-so-comforlable sleeves. Comfort reigns supronie, too. In the bodice fulness and the invert- ed p' !it"«f the skirt, while the shoulders "fit" to a nicety with those flattering little yokes! Pattern 4t)31 is available in women's sizes 34, 3C, 38, 40, 42, 44, 40 and 4K. Size 3G takes 4 7-8 yards 3!) inch fabric. Send twenty cents (20e) in coins (stamps cannot bo accept- ed) for this Anne Adams pattern. Write plainly size, name, address and style number. Send your order to Anne Adams, Room 425, 73 We.st Ade- laide St., Toronto. Issue 46â€" '38 wholesome, constructive friend- ship. The miles wore away swiftly and soon the beckoning lights of the Dot H Dot winked at him through the night. Slim's pul.su (juickened. Gee, but it was good to be free of the depressing stone walls and the scorching curse of barred colls and windows; to be free lo ride through the night again under the stars. And it was good to know that warm welcome, gentle smiles and kindly word.* were awaiting him beyond those cheery lights. To See Mona Suddenly his mood chilled. What was that Dakota had said? Leo Brockwcll had been visiting Mona considerably. Perhaps he was there now. Somehow Slim could not reconcile himself to the be- lief that Mona really cared for Leo Brockwell's company. Aside from her punchers and her old Mexican housekeeper, Mona lived alone. Doubtless, knowing her as he did. Slim felt that Mona would suffer young Brockwell's presence in silence and affability, even tliough she might secretly despise him. Well, Slim decided savagely, he'd certainly find out if Mona was more or less distressed by Brock- well's attentions. And if so, he'd soon remove the offending pres- ence from the picture. Sure enough, when Slim drew up at the ranch house, he found a saddled horse standing at the hitching-rail which ran between the two big sycamores that grew before the veranda. He rolled' and lit a cigarette using the light of the flaring match to scan the shoulder of the strange horse. The brand was a Half Diamond B. Yes Leo Brockwell was on hand. For a moment Slim hesitated. He doubted his ability to face Leo Brockwell without trouble start- ing. Well he knew the sneer which could lie in young Brockwell's voice and attitude. He knew, too, despite his efforts of self-control, that if Leo turned those sneers loose he would not be able to restrain himself. The thought came that perhaps he had better ride' quietly away and visit Mona some other time. Then he recalled that she had es- pecially asked him over that night and he had promi.sed. So he straightened his shoulders, set his jaw and went up to the door, knocking firmly. It was Mona herself who op- ened the door. And when the warmth of her welcoming smile fell upon Slim, he was glad he had not weakened and ridden away. He caught her outstretched hands and squeezed them. "Like old time, huh, Mona?" he drawled softly. Another Visitor Mona nodded quickly and link- ed her arm in his. "This makes me very happy, Slim," she told him. "I really missed you dread- fully. Now listen to me; Leo. Brockwell is in the living room. He and Abe Fornachon are talking over a cattle deal. I'm consider- ing soiling off a lot of my stock, and Loo and his father are going to buy them. "I know you don't like Leo, but for my sake, try to get along with him. I don't see why he had to come around tonight, when you and I have so much to talk over; but here he is, and we've got to make the best of it. Promise?" Slim nodded. "If there's an ar- gument, it'll be him who starts it, not mo." In the living room, Leo Brock- well and Abe Fornachon, Mona's foreman, were seated at the centre table arguing mildly over some tally shoots. Evidently Mona had said nothing to young Brockwell about Slim coming to visit her. At .Mght of Slim, Leo came to his feet rather quickly, a half-formed snarl twisting his dark features, .still swollen and bruised from the weight of Dakota Blue's fist. Mona spoke (luickly. "Don't mind us. You two go on talking- business. Slim and I just want to sit in the corner and have a quiet visit." Abe Fornachon stood up and held out his hand. "Hollo, Slim," he stated. "Glad to see yuh back." Slim shook the proffered hand. "Glad to be back, Abe. How's tricks?" Fornachon grunted. "Oh, just fair." The foreman v.as a big. KOHOL HAIR DVB 1410 Slaslcr Moatreal, l*.<t. In the Krent niniBKle for life, everythlns clcponds on tho HUB yod npponr lo be; but don't bn rlinoourn^pd. KO.M()L, wUh Ua IS nntural nhndca, K I V e « back to hair Ita Inst ynuth. Sold at nil d r u K ntorea and liBniity parlor!". gaunt fellow, with rock-hard fea> tures and deep, shadowy, unread- able eyes. He sat down and bent over his figures again. Young Brockwell did likewise, but the dull red of anger stained the sal- low Rwarthims-. of his face. Mona flushed at th.'s apparent rudeness on Leo's part. "Ah, surely you've not forgotten Slim, buve you, Leo?" she said. "Aren't you going to say hello to him?" "I gave him my greetin' in town today," growled Leo. Slim, his face cold, laughed shortly. "An' Dakota Blue gave yuh my answer, Brockwell. We're quits." Brockwell's face grew even more congested, but he did not answer. Slim led Mona over to a far corner and drew up chairs. "Sit down," he drawled softly. "I just want to look at yuh for an hour steady." Mona's eyes glowed and she laughed gently. "Silly. Tell me everything." Taunted Leo Brockwell's ears were evi- dently keen, for he turned in his chair. "That's right, Loyale," he sneered. "Tell her everythin.' Tell her how it feels to be a convict with a number on yore back. Tell her how it feels to walk lock-step in a line of other crooks. Tell herâ€"" â-  A red haze seemed to gather in front of Slim's eyes. He whipped to his feet and glided across the room. Mona, her face gone white, caught at his arm, but he pulled away from her. Beside Leo Brock- well's chair Slim halted, rocking slightly on his toes. "Yuh dirty, cowardly whelp!" he rasped hoarsely. (To be Continued) Of Interest to Women . Readers . PREPARING FOR WINTER ILLS Sick-Room Diets Should Include Custards We don't like to be pessimistic â€" but we do like to be prepared. Win- ter seems to bring with It an in- crease in illness and various phy- sical disorders which make double trouble for the housewife. Besides all the nursing that has to be done, there are special diets that have to be prepared. Meals which would be eaten with gusto at any other time, make an Invalid shudder with disgust. 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