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''â- J0rf0*^^-' â-  SAIAM XEA OF REVENGE • Y JA6K10N*eOLK Synopsis Chapter XXXIX: Carllc kills Pringle "to keep liiin quiet." Jurnita sees liim and, not knowing who he is, captures liiiii. A struggle fol- lows, Juaiiita stumbles and is over- powered by Bartle. Chapter XL But at tlie instant he was ready to snuff out this life tliat threaten- ed him, Bartle saw two horsemen apprccliing. Juanita was struggling to ihoot. Bartle kicked away her weapon, leaped up and threw himself into his saddle almost in one motion. He bolted, : purring his mount to a furious gallop. Juanita got up, shaking. Then she, too, was on her horse, and was after Bartle at full stride. At last she had seen the killer face to face â€" tlie man who was the solitary lone-handed fountain- head of all the trouble in Deep Water Valley. His face would live In her memory forever! • • • Luridly Michael Valdez cursed the black night, f >r had there been moon and stars, he might have found some sign of Juanita. Ever since he left the Aldman farm he had been starching for her, for something had bcfalkn her, since they had not met there as they had •greed. Once more as he rode the cry of a mountain cat came from his lips. There was no response. And Michael Valdez was filled with fore- bodings when he felt the first big drop of rain strike him like a pebble. He halted suddenly as an alien sound in the n' 'it reached his ears. Could that be Juanita? lie waited sautiously, before voicing tlieir usual sHna!. Then he made out what tlic sound â- was. On the cliff edge of an arroyo rode t - men who were talking excitedly. Most of what they said was inaudible. But Valdez caught 1«« Ui* bodice? I h.ii's ONB il Ths skirt? That's ONE pl«c« >l Simply magic, Patt rn 4B23 hai iTMt possible seams. Sew up this IfMiy casual In double-quick timal FMtarn 4823 comes in aizei 12, 14, 16, 18, 10. SU« 16 dress takes 3 yards 39-inch fabric. land TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Mt cants) in coins (stamps cannot Li accepted) for this pattern to %oon\ 004, 371 Bay Street, Toron- to. Print pisinly SIZE. NAME. XpDRESS, .STYLE NUMBER. !?^ ISSUE 20 1948 a few words that cut as deep as a sabre-swipe. "l"i. kill himl" repeated one of the horsemen. "He needs killingl" Then from the east came more betraying sounds. It was as if the night had suddenly come alive with mysterious horsemen â€" all riding south. Where? Why? Valdez made a quick decision, and cautiously followed. Some deviltry was afoot. That was certain. Michael Valdez rode until a sign from another quarter brought him up short. The odor of burning tobac. CO. Another fire in a drying shed I \'aldez went on again, over a long stretch, then up to the crown of a hill. He saw lanterns on a farm- house porch, many horses picketed nearby, riders still arriving, dis- mounting and entering the house. And as he watched, he felt the very ail crackling with the presence of death. » » ♦ Michael Valdez' teeth were clench- ed. Y^ung Straw Aldman had told him how he had burst in upon a ( iference of cattlemen laying plans for ra.igc war. But this house below was no ranch-house. And about it moved only men in the garb of farmers. Had they, too, been sum- moned t a conference? Was optn, ruthless war about h be proclaimed? "Fools!" gritted Valdez. "They fly at erch other's throats, turn on spigots of blood â€" because they suspect one another. And while they kill each other, somebody else sits !)• ck and laughs." He dismounted. His wet velvet clotliinp huuRiiiR his limbs. he streaked toward the farmhouse, pull- ing up the S(),ikcd scarlet necker- chief over his face. The front door stood open, and a babble of voices drifted out. \'^al- dez crossed the porch with the si- lence of a rat. * • » A whiskered man whuni \ aldez recognized as old Daniel Kcl^^on (lung the lid oil a new wooden box. The Ian I , suspended from the ceil- ing, threw 'i\ yellow rays upon new Colts and tightly packed bo.xes of bullets. "I told you me- all U come here the next tinic ructions busted loose in the valley," Nelson said. "1 said I'd be ready to tell you wliat we must do â€" unless we're content to be burned out and killed off like so many rabbits. They tried to burn down Chris I'ringle's drying shed tonight. This lime they didn't do much damage, but I reckon it shows that we've given the law chance enough to keep ;ic;i( e lu'rc. Nciw we move." "It's Pete Haskell who's at the head of it all!" shouted a man whose hat dripped rain and whose eyes blazed rage. "The Half Circle H Ranch first I That'll teach 'em!" He grabl)cd for one of the Colt.i. • • • "You wait, Jim Kierl" ciimmandcd Nelson. "The man who takes one of these gims makes vow it'll be used only to collect debts owed. If a building hums in this valley, these guns will back your claim to tie right to burn a ranch building. If there's another killing in thi.i valley, these Kun.9 are to collect a life â€" but only one for one. We don't want ny wholesale bur'dng or kill- ing. Those of you who are agree- able to that â€" and are ready to abide by the orders -- can help themselves." Men surged towards the table â€" men who itched for the tools of death they believed could bring them justice. Then, as if some ir- rrsistable obstacle had dropped be- tween them and the deadly box, every man halted ad stood still. In the doorway atood a man, his very presence a potent command for silei.r- and attention. The fear- ed, acarlet-masked Caballero Rojo. "Shift!" he said. "All of vou. \vvay from that box." (To Be Continued) She's Tops on a Tractor â€" Best form on a tractor, judges agree, is sported by 16-year-old Phyllis Bauni, of Springport, after slie competed in a Jackson County plowing contest. The pretty farmerette placed first among 32 contestants. •*CwOUC* Vl/uOu A parlor trick worth knowing! Crochet this smart decoration, the Old Fashioned C.irl chair-set. Done in sections, it's handy pick-up work. Skirt is crocheted in pineapple design a new chair-set idea. Pat- tern 540 has crochet directions. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS in coins (stamps cannot be accept- ed) for tliis pattern to the Needle- craft Dcpt., Kooin 604, i7\ Bay Street, Toronto. I'rint plainly PAT- TERN NUMHICH, vour NAME and ADURI'SS. Sundoy School Lesson Rev. R. Barclay Warren Malachi Demands Sincere Religion Malachi 1: 1, 6-!,; 2: 13-14; 3: 7-12. Golden Text: Why call ye nic Lord, Lord, and do not the things which 1 say? Luke 6: 46. It is not uiiusj 1 for men to cry to God when in distress. But when delivered, it is so easy to forget one's Benefactor. So it was with the exiles after tlieir return from Baby- lon. In spile of many difficulties they were enabled to rebuild their city and the holy temple, but their enthusiasm for the religion of their fatliers soon began to wane. Ma- lachi was raised i-n to call the people back to sincere religion. In the printed portion of the les- son Malachi speaks of three distinct evils. F'irst; instead of offering of the best of the flocks to tlie Lord, they presented the blind, the sick and lame. What was no good to them, they gave to Cod. This was not only disobedience to God's com- mands, hut it illustrated a very u7i- wholesomc attitude on the part of the people. The second evil was unfaithfulness in marital relations. Many men were dealing treacherously by putting away the wives of their youth. The Lord "hateth putting away". The people were also "robbing Ood" by (ailing to bring In the tithes and offerings. The giving of the tenth of one's increase or profit be- gan at least as early as Abraham. It was later commanded by the law of Moses. Cod promised spiritual and temporal blessings if the people would obey the cDinmand. It may be bad mathematics to say the nine- tenths will go as far as ten-tenth' but manv ^^il| tpsiifv tlint f;nd's pro mise. as p'ven in- Mr'la'hi, i« still valid. Your Handwriting and You By Alex. S. Amott Planning A Career "1 would like to know what my most outstanding characteristics are and also my worst faults. Does my writing indicate that 1 have the ability to become a writer or a newspaper reporter?" writes Mrs. El. M. B. * * * Diear Mrs. E. M. B.â€" Life's work is too important to plan another person's career by mail and no one with the welfare of enquirers at heart would attempt to choose a vo- cation for them. Personal discussion on all points pertaining to personal history, heredity aand so on would be required, and even then the final de- cision must be made by the individual. All the analyst can do is to list out- standing qualities shown in the script together with some suggestions. * • » Y'our writing is indicative of quick and deep thinking with tendencies toward emotional and sentimental traits. An outstanding characteristic is that you have an intensely investi- gative nature and are at your best wlien selecting and arranging things logically. You have instinct to recog- nize the most important things and also a rare gift to organize numerous factors to tlie best advantage. Some of the faults arc that you are a delinite tliinkcr and others may consider that you are stubborn and ahriiiit ill speecli as you do not do things di|ilomatically. A vocation that i;avc you scope to organize colorful arrangements into a display might appeal. A second choice would lie employment tliat re- guircs organizing and teaching others. Your out>taiKling traits would also be very uselul to a person desirous of t.nkiiii; np newsp.ipcr reporting. .•Iil.Vi'iii" ii'ii/iiii.f/ (1 more cumj'lctc analysis flcasc send set j -addressed, slaiiil'ed eiirelot'e In Alex S /Irnott \2.y ly^/i Street. \ew Toronto 14. There is no charge fo\ this serz'ice. How Can I? By Anne Ashley Q. llow can I impart a creamy flavor to soup? A. Place a piece of cheese, about the size of a walnut, in each quart of soup, before serving, and it will impart a rich, creamy flavor. Q. How can I prevent the shells of eggs from cracking when boiling them? A. This will not happen if the eggs are dipped into cold water im- mediately before putting them into the boihng water. Q. How cai\ I restore a sponge that has hardened from not being used? A. Cover the sponge with cold water, to which has been added one teaspoonful of borax. Then boil it for about one minute. Remove the â- ponge, rub dry borax into it, and then rinse in cold water. Q. How can I sharpen the sewing machine needle? A, Try stitching for several inches through a piece of very fine sandpaper. BOILS PaalUcM ol Mmh i«ll*n ailii, Mut mA eoiti ^ .'.) Ci! -'ily, K» Ki.-. t5c, Uc, SOc, 11.00. MECCA biNTMEN Husband Courts Married Woman "Dear Anne Hirst: I liave a very serious problem. First, about rny- self, I was divorced from my first wife. I am 47 years old, have three married children who have homes of their own some distance away. "During the last war, I met and fell in love with a woman whose husband was in service. We were together constantly. On his return home, I broke away from her â€" and married a woman who has a small daughter. I never loved her, but I thought I might bring myself to forget the other. ".After two years, it is impossible for me to do it. I am seeing the other person three and four times a week now. My present v\ife knows about it. I have asked for a divorce, but she refuses even to talk of it. "I know it isn't just to her to be living here. I would rather she were free of me. She is a very good woman; but no matter how I try, my heart isn't in our home. Any ad- •wice you can give me will be ap- preciated. Chic." Would Wreck Two Homes! * Playing fair does not matter a * great deal to you, does it? You * made love to one woman while * her husband was serving his coun- * try â€" a pretty cheap trick, wasn't * it? * Then you persuaded another wo- * man to marry you. Not because * you loved her, but for your own * selfish purpose. (I'll wager you * never told her you were in love * with someone else, did you?) You * accepted her love, and her faith * in you. Now you have outraged * both. * And back you are with the first * one, doing your best to break up * the home she has tried to make * for her husband. â€" -Again, for * your own purpose. * How long do you think you can * get away with it? It would serve * you right if this husband took * things into his own hands. * What price honor â€" or don't * you remember the word? Do What is Right * You will never have any peace * in this world so long as you think * orily of your own desires. Your * heart may not be in your home. * but you had better bring it back * there and lock 'it in â€" if your * wife will let y j. * Vou never can be happy until * you learn to do what is right. * That is so obvious that you should * not need anybody to advise you. * Stop seeing this e.x-soldier's * wife at once. Give her a chance to * rebuild her marriage â€" that mar- * riage which she once betrayed. * Try to restore the wrong you have * (lone your wife who trusted you. * Cultivate her as you never did * when you were courting her. Give * her your friendsliip, at least, and * make up to her for this grief you * have lirought upon her. * I think you will be amazed to * discover how happy a good wife * can make a man who gives her the * chance. Evil catches ;p with us. Only when we know we are living right can we know peace. If you are con- fused tell Anne Hirst about it. She will help you find courage. Address her at \23, 18th Street, New To- ronto, 14, Playing Safe Liza: Dat no 'count Mose told me last night ah looked positively ethereal in de moonlight. Mandy: What did he mean? Liza: Ah dunno, but I done slapped his face so as to be on de safe side. Advance Notes From the "Ex.* Stack 'em upâ€" and collect $501 Maybe you pride yourself on your skill at pancake-making- Perhaps your husband has told you, some sunny Sunday morning, that you're just about the best griddle-cake composer in the world. So here's your chance to cash in on your skill. To the maker of the three best pancakes at next Fall's Canadian National Exhibi- tion will go a grand cash prize of fifty dollarsâ€" and there will be other valuable awards for second, third and fourth as well. The C.N.E. will supply all the ma- terials too â€" all you need is courage enough to enter, and the ability to liandle a frying pan. Speed, skill and quality will all be taken into consideration in the judging. And here are a couple of things we almost forgot to mention. The contest is open to men, boys and girls, as well as women. .\nd one of the rules says, "No contestant will be obliged to eat his or her own pan- cakes." Better get busy and go into training, don't you think? Not Too Much Mr. Wyse: "Don't you think that 'moderation' is the secret of hai>- piness?" Miss Smart: "Yes, in modera- tion." Too mil BnMi Miarini •< The St. Begis Hotel Kvan Koom Wltk Tub Bata. Sbowei mat Teleokou Hiiule. SS.SS ui4 opâ€" Doable. U.M mv Oood r»c4. 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