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-ttb The Jade God By .MARY IMLAY TAYLOR CHAPTER VII Mark, standing, with hit hand on the back of hli chair, wanted to »trike him for it. He knew that h» bad never before in his life been nearer murder tlian at that mo- ment! Something hardened in him; 1m had been on the point of con- fession, of making a clean breast of it to Pam, but Fosdick was like a cliallenge. He stared back at him with fury in his look. Tljere was a breathless kind of silence and Fos- dick's slow contemptuous smile, hard as a blow. The young man's breath came, suddenly choking, his hands clenched at his sides, he was hardly aware of tlie girl, nor that Pam's eyes turned questioningly from one to tlie other. "I'm an old friend of Horace By- ram of Utica," Mr. Fosdick's dry voice had a hint of mockery in it. "I don't seem to remember you, sir, as â€" a By ram!" Mark's while face defied him. "You know I'm not a Byrani, Mr. Fosdick," he faid in a low voice, hardly controlled; it shook a little witli ilic passion that was clicking him. * * * Old Fosdick cackled; the sound "was as unniirthtul as tlie startled Screech of a frightened hen. But he adventured no farther; he saw the look in Mark's eyes; he turned his thin old shoulders toward him and jniileil crinkingly at Pani. "i low's your aunt, my dear?" he askeil dryly, suggestively, his atti- tude â€" excluding Mark from the conversation â€" seemed to say: "^â- "you're in bad company, my child; go home!" I'ani was flushed; her lip trem- bled a little but she forced a smile. "I'm going to meet her now 7â€" I .â- w'as on my way when â€" " she did not speak the name, "Byram," again, it seemed unlucky â€" "I've got to go now!" She turned to Mark. "Couldn't someone call me a taxi?" she asked hurriedly; "I'm conscience-stricken when I think of .Xunt Lynn waiting!" "I'll get a taxi for you myself," Mark said promptly; he was mind- Relieve Neurifis,,, Neuralgia Pain Aspirin Eases Pain Almost Itnmediately Why Atpirin works to fait Instantly! Yes,th« moment you dropaa Aspirin Tablet in a glass of water it begins to dis- integrate. And that same quick action takes place in your stomach. Thus, you get relief almost instantly. \{> Aspirin baa proved itself through generations to be quick, efTeclive, above alt, dependable. That's why Canadians have come to rely on thia famous analgesic for relief from pain due to headache, neuralgia or neuritis. ^ So protect yourself from needless misery. Just get a box of genuine Aspirin at your druggist's today and follow simple directions, c â-  f«w «axKB> puas fMtel Im ot 13 now Its tconodiy (oltl* «t 24. •nowM* ramlly tin t4 tOO t.>..iiow7t< 'M Aspirin The laysr «MS en amh toWM Is ed to leave her alone with his ene- my; let Fosdick do his worst! He left them standing by the ta- ble,' the girl trying to make talk, plainly agitated; the old man's thin, black-dad back still squarely on the retreating offender. "Hang him!" Mark thought vio- lently; "it's like g^iving up â€" but ho can have his chance. She's got to know; I've been a sneak I" His sheer rage at Fosdick did not blind him to own iniquity. Traffic was congested outside, and the doorman took quite a while to summon a taxi. It seemed in- terminable to Mark, wondexing how bad Fosdick was making it. "If I'd told myself!" he fumed. "Well, I deserve it â€" it was a black thing to do!" "Here it is, sir, one of the new rate ones, too!" Mark swung through the revolv- ing doors of the vestibule and made his way toward the alcove. Fos- dick's back was still there, turned his way, and Pam was opposite, a little flushed, a little ill at ease, he could see that. He felt a sickening dread of the enlightened look she might give him, but, as he came up, s!ie smiled, relief in her eyes. "The taxi?" she asked quickly. "It's waiting for you." Mark wanted to tap Fosdick on the shoulder and force him to turn, but the old lawyer managed, cleverly, to shake hands with Pam without apparently seeing him at all. He was treating the young man like an offensive cockroach, to be ignored when it could not be conveniently crushed. The red was staining Mark's cheek as he walked down the room with Pam. They did not speak, ta- bles were filled up, and, once or twice they had to pass single file between them, but he thought she knew; he could feel a change in her. Outside the door he stopped her. The street was crowded but they were alone together for all that. "I've got something to say to you," he said hoarsely; "I suppose you know it?" She looked up at that, her eyes gravely perplexed. She shook her head. "Didn't Fosdick tell you?" "No I". They looked at each other. Bit- terness and shame and blind rage at the old lawyer seemed suddenly swept clean away; Mark only knecv that he loved Pam! "Of course you saw that some- thing wasâ€" wrong?" She gave hm a sweet, frank look, putting out lier hand. "I thought he was â€" horrid!" she cried warm- ly. He held her hand close a moment and kept it to help her into the tpxi. He could not tell her ther^e â€" in the street! She smiled at him from the cav- ernous depths of the checkered black and yellow monster. "You're comiijg to see me? Let me see â€" I'm home tomorrow afternoon, five o'clock." CLEVER WIVES serve Maxwell House Coffee This choice blend i* bouglit by more people than any other brand of coffee in the world. The All Purpose Grind suits all types of coffee maker. BETAMIN VITAMIN 6-COMPLKX TAILCTS ATAU Diwesmns ISSUE •â€" 1948 How Can /? By ANNE ASHLEY Spring is just around the corner â€" make your little "chickadee" an outfit she'll be proud of: Pattern 469S, pert little frock, jaunty cape. 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Onion juice will often remove scorched spots from garments, if applied immediately . Q. H'Sw can I get chickens, or other fowl, perfectly- clean when dressing them? A. Rub them thoroughly widi baking soda and then wash off with lukewarm water. The Hawaiian Islands were buHt up by volcanic action from a point about 10,000 feet below the level of the sea. THE BRIDE WORE COTTON Here comes the bride â€" dressed in eyelet-umbroidered cotton with organdy sleeves which proves once again that cotton isn't tised solely for frocks and aprons to wear about the house. Alfandri of Montreal designed this number. SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON JESUS' CONCERN FOR ALL February 4 Matthew 8:1, 8-1!), 18-26 Golden Text. â€" Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them, for this in the law and the prophets. â€" Matthew 7:12 The most concise account of our Lord's life consists of one sen- tence Only; "He went about doing good and healing". Previous to our lesson we find the people prayed that Jesus would depart out of their midst. Jesus do.-o not remain where he is not wanted, and he en- tered into a ship ar.d came to his own city. Jesus passed Matthew, who was busy in the employ of the Roman government collecting taxes. Only two words were spoken "Follow me" and without hesitation Matt- hew left all to follow Jesus. Let us not be too busy with earthly pursi.its to liear the call "Take up thy cross and follow me". Luke tells us Matthew "made him a great feast in his house", Matthew celebrated this memorable occasion by inviting all his friends to come and get acquainted with the Lord Jesus. Is it not a challenge to us to tell friends of the Saviour? * * e The Pharisees who were con- stantly watching Jesus asked his disciples why their Master shnuld eat with sinners. For anyone to talk or isit with sinners who practiced the laws of purification, was an act of defilement. Jesus put them to silence with the words "They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick". But there are many who consider themselyes whole .as the phariseea did, and know not that tley are "wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked". "Go ye and learn" was a rebuke to those who prided themselves in their education and knowledge of the scriptures. Jesus refers them to II OS. C:C, where the prophet taught that God loved mercy more than sacrifice. Jesus goes on to state his purpose "Not to call the righteous, but sinners to repen- tance". * Of vOtirsc this included il , as ".Ml have sinned and come short of the filory of God." ♦ * ♦ The Pharisees had come to criti- cize, but this ruler came for help and to worship Jesus. He recog- nized tlie fact that even though the child might be dead, a touch of the Master's hand was sufficient to re- store her. On His way. to where the child lay a woman of similar faith who had been suffering for many years touched the hem of h\a giiment and was instantly healed. Arriving at the home of the ruler, they found that the girl had been prononnccd dead, and many friends had gathered. When Jesii.i mentioned that she only sicepeth, they ridiculed him. God cannot work in an atmosphere of scoin, and not until they were put out (li<! Josiis restore the child to life. Xeidle--s to say the news of this woiiderfnl uiiiaclc spread through- out tin- land. Outstandingly Good "salada; CHRONICLES of GINGER FARM By Gwendoline P. Clarke Last Saturday was such a lovely dayâ€" a day that was good to be out inâ€" so I announced my inten- tion of walking to town. Partner laughed "You won't walk very far," he said. "Why not?" I in- quir;ed. "Well, have you forgotten there's a political convention in town today? There will be cars by the dozen on the road!" Sure enough I had hardly left our own gate when I was offered a ride. And I don't mind telling you I was glad to accept it because I was carrying five dozen eggs and already they were much heavier than when I left home. I didn't know my Samaritan driver at all â€" and I didn't inquire whet- her he was Liberal or Tory â€" it was criough for me that he was a gentleman and with a young boy along to satisfy the proprieties. » ♦ ♦ We got to town, and my good- ness, you wouldn't think there were any bad roads in the country, that is, judging by the number of cars on the street. They were parked from one end of town to the other. But I had little time to waste so I hurrieid along, did my shopping, had a cup of tea with a friend and was then ready for home. Just as I got back to Main Street, party satellites were coming away from the Town Hall. 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There were groups, -of men talking â€" yesâ€" but they were all in their "good' clothes zAi. looking very pleased with th^selves, and ob- viously all of one party. P.esently a man in overalls would come along, give the group he was pas- sing a furtive glance, accompanied by an almost imperceptible nod. His nod would be returned by one equally perfunctory accompanied by a glance at once self-con.scioui and condescending. It was as good as a play to watch â€" and the players so unconscious of it all « * * Then began the trek out of to*a â€" but I noticed it was only the in'-n in overalls who appeared to be in any hurry. The men who were "dressed" were apparently loath to leave their buddies. The real climax of this little story will come on Monday night when another party convention is being held â€" and I haven't a doubt the furtive glances and the condescension will then be in re- verse. Of course it wasn't long before I had to think about getting a ride home. But with whom? I really wasn't particular. Far be it from nie to criticise or dislike any person on account of his party or creed. I think there is enough room in the world for all of us. How- ever just as I was conSuTeriliTg tak- ing my chance on ttTe-'open road, I saw a well-known team coming along, box sleigh attached. It was our neighbour and a ride home in the open air suited me just fine. -4 r r â- r. -A 4 r » > ! \ Ml * m 4 4 * â- ^mkjm^ 1 i » â- A * -t ♦ 4 r \::/ .4 m * I * ~\ •s:^'