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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, COLBORNE, ONT., MAY 17, 1945 CHAPTER II "Name of God! He asks howl It is all very simple. You stay on as the Baron de Morpin, here in you Chateau Philibert." "But you, madame--" "I?" The bright eyes danced and sparkled. "Well, I have thought of that. "I shall be your housekeeper." "But, madame--" "Stop -making objections. This place is like a museum and it's dull as a morgue and it is the mercy of the good God that has caused some excitement to happen. It will be good to have these little ones. There is no reason in the world Hiat they should ever know you were the butler. We can have a new man in the morning. I'll phone lo Gabriel Follet at once." "But will it not be cruel to deceive them, to let them think--" "No!" screamed madame, "No! No! No! But it would be cruel to have them learn, after being bombed and torpedoed and frozen and starved, that they are very likely to be at least frozen and starved again, my old one. "There!" She lowered her voice as she saw' the hurt, the trouble, the defeat in Rudolph's pale blue eyes. After all, he had dreamed of greatness once, of the high places, ' of ease and opulence. "I did »ot mean that you would be unable to maintain them, but three is quite a number and children need so much! Believe "me, too, you will be doing a kndness to a lonely old woman. Not in years have I had the prospect of such fun or looked forward so much to anything. You must do as I tell you, Monsieur le Baron. I must begin calling you Rudolph s'tared at Madame Fa-bre-Lusignan, comprehension coming like a slow dawn into his eyes. "There are no words, madame -- none that I know in any language, "There may be some in Siwash," said the old lady, biting on a roll, "but skip it, Rudi. When do the young ones arrive?" "I should judge from the little 1 have digested of the press account that they wiT be here on tonight's train. They know the name of the station, St. Djdier des Montagnes." . 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He would be one to come blundering in and spoil things. I take it Rudolph -- Baron -- it would ruin everything if the prettv Mendel like--" "Ah!" The black eyes danced. "Ah, it was then her mother for whom you vowed to build the gold- Rudoph nodded slowly. "She was born for a castle." "All women are," said madame. "Though most see theirs in the smoke from the kitchen stove or the steam from the wash tub. Ah, you, Follet, my old spittoon, how goes it I want you to send me some servants at once. I am entertaining royalty. 01*, no, my smart friend--not Napoleon; nor am I Cleopatra. You listen to me and keep quiet." St. Didier des Montagnes is only three hours by car from Montreal. Gabriel Follet who of late had objected little to madame'? most extravagant whims, sent the required domestics up to the mountain chateau so quickly that it savored considerably of Aladdin's lamp. The old lady inspected the new cook, maids and butler. The chauffeur had already gone to meet the wheezy old train that arrived at St. Didier every other night. The baron, the subdued but stately Rudolph, had accompanied him. These people, madame had stipu-ated, must know nothing of her status at Philibert. Sihe was the housekeeper, Madame L-aurin. She had left off the usual ghastly makeup, donned a black silk dress and white cap and looked the part. She was a great actress, madame. Rudolph's eyes glistened when he saw the way she curtsied in the great entry hall of the chateau as the princess and her little cousins walked up the wide steps. The new staff gave their respectful salutations, genuine awe in their eyes. This was indeed a prin- . Tru« she l old t Burberry that had seen many storms and a fawn felt hat that was battered and out of shape, but her hair was like Marguerite's and when she uncovered her head the thick braids of it lay coronet fashion like things woven of golden sunbeams, and her mouth, though red and soft, was imperious; the blue of her eyes was deep and fearless. The blond little boy, Pol Martin, stood on one side of her, Rosine with long straw-colored curls and great blue-black eyes, clung to her hand. They looked about them and suddenly Meridel's mouth twisted and she flung her arms about Ru- asain They ' hid neck and his should* ime shyly cloi irly < :h;:nsted Villi madame. who have at last reached the. safe and solid land. And in that moment she thanked God that she^had done this thing. "If it *please Your Highness." said madame in slow French--"I shall show you and the little ones to your apartments." With a nod she dismissed butler, maids and cook. The chauffeur had entered with the meager luggage. (To-Be Continued) Easy Way To Treat Sore, Painful Piles Simply go to any druggist and get a bottle of Hem-Roid and use as directed. Hem-Roid is an intern- the treatment is continued the painful pile tumors heal ing the and healthy. Get Rold today and ___ what an easy, pleasant way this is __ HemD-for yourself MEET FRANKLIN, WINNIE AND JOE .... ... ...... --ts pictured above, born recently to Mrs. Josephine Walker, of Louisville, Ky., were promptly named after the original "Big Three." Left to right, they are: Franklin Roosevelt; Winnie Churchill (a f;irl); and Joseph Stalin Walker. will be gladly refunded. How Can 111 By Anne Ashley Q. How can I make a good duster? A. By using an old piece of flannel, dipping it in paraffin oil and letting it soak for several hours. Wring out tightly, then wash in tepid water and let dry. It will gather all dust and give a good polish to furniture and floors. Q. How can I make a hair setting solution? to which is added 2 tablespoons of quince seed, allowing it to boil for 5 minutes, and then strain. Q. How can I bleach clothes? A. A spoonful of turpentine added to the boiler of clothes will bleach them, and is also excellent for cutting the grease and dirt. - Q. How can I keep metals bright? A. Metals will keep bright after polishing if a bit of flannel is moistened wfch paraffin oil and the surface rubbed thoroughly. This will keep the metal bright for a longer time. How ;an I i ake arch A. Borax water is an excellent substitute for starch when stiffening sheer collars or voiles. Use a solution .of weak gum arabic for silks and crepes. TABLE TALKS Adapt Recipes To Foods On Hand One of the many problems of the home economists of the Consumer Section, Dominion Department of Agriculture, is developing recipes for available foods and adapting them to today's needs. With an eye to "shortcutting" and simplifying they have worked out some new, streamlined combinations of familiar foods. Here are some of-*e-new tricks recently discovered ^3>y_ tltcsc experts.' Macaroni and-spaghetti are usaully cooked before-mixing with the other ingredients, but here is a modern simplified version. Just look at this darling! The cutest, most lovable baby doll you ever saw! Old and young will fall in love with her at first sight. This creeping baby doll has arms and legs that move, in crawling position. Pattern 694 has pattern of doll, romper. Send twenty cents in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern to Wilson Needlecraft Dept., Room 421, 73 Adelaide St. West, Toronto. Print plainly Pattern number, your name and address. 3% cups canned tomatoes % cup cold water 1 cup chopped on,ion 1 cup grated, nippy cheese *4 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper Combine all ingredients. Turn into a greased dish. Bake in a moderate oven, 350°F, for 1 hour. Tomato Curry Vegetable 1% tablespoons mild-flavoured fat % cup chopped onion 1% tablespoons flour % teaspoon salt % teaspoon curry powder 2 cups tomato juice 2% cups drained canned green or wax beans Melt fat in saucepan. Add onion and cook 5 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally. Combine flour, salt and curry powder and Btir into onions. Add tomato juice slowly and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly. Add beans and heat thoroughly. Six servings. Note:--This sauce may be used on left-over vegetables. Hurry Up Rhubarb Pudding 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons sugar % teaspoon salt % cup milk 2 cups rhubarb cut in 1-inch pieces % cup brown sugar yA cup boiling water Mix and sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt; add milk and combine. Place rhubarb in a greased baking dish and spread batter oyer it. Dissolve brown sugar in boiling water, pour over batter. Bake in a moderately hot oven, S75°F, for 30 minutes. This pudding requires no sauce. Six servings. Quality You'll Enjoy SALAOA TEA CHRONICLES of GINGER FARM Gwendoline P. Clarke Yesterday I was down town and I met many persons who looked" happier than I had seen theni for some time. That haunted look was gone from their eyes ... they wanted to stop and talk about where •their boys were and what they were doing . . . and possibly for the first time in months they talked without restraint and without fear. It was good to talk with them. Yes. it is easy to rejoice with those who have reason for rejoicing. But what of the others? On the day of victory what can one say to he widow whose only son was killed when his plane crashed just a few short weeks ago ... or to .the father whose nineteen-year old son was recently the victim of a sniper's bullet ... or to the family who, as yet, have no knowledge of the whereabouts of their son reported to be a prisoner of war in one find words to sympathise with the young wife and mother, who in the midst of general rcjoiciV.g, receives word that her young husband has been killed in action? these cheerful hundreds of such i very and if c then naturally one takes care that those who have suffered greatly will not be wounded still further by tactless and over-exuberant celebrations if it is in our power to Happily, there is another side to the picture. The long looked for return of the "five-year" men. Husbands who must learn to court again fhe girls they married. Fathers renewing their acquaintance with the kiddies who were mere toddlers 'when Daddy went away. And who can match the pride of the father who sees his son or daughter for the very first time? Some of these happy family reunions are taking place day after day ... and now that the war is over, every mother, every wife and every sweetheart, whose loved ones have been spared, will feei that at last she can really hope -- hope witho -- that ' the l that r teless : will ( the boy, or boys, who went aw will be marching home again. Yes, but we shall need to h; patience and fortitude. Wars not settled overnight. Fighting \ cease but there is still much w< to be done, and the lads who w the King's uniform are needed the job. And there is still Japan As for us ■-- particularK- for women who wait -- we have < work to do -- there is no room idleness or relaxation while i dreamed of distress prevails Europe -- but we can go forw; with hopeful hearts, doing the ; that nearest, helping, each in c own small w;ay, to build a n world, making our homes and < communities places that our bo will be glad to come back to;, membering alw-ays that it depei upon us whether the boys will ■ upon their return "THIS v worth* fighting for!" That "Pro" Look Keep an ironing board and iron set up yhile sewing. Each seam should be pressed as soon as it is stitched. This produces neater, for HEADACHE j and I OTHER