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iTHE COLBORNE EXPRESS, COLBORNE, ONT., MARCH 25, 1948 * A A r i OF REVENGE JACKSON* CO LK CHAPTER XXXII: Valdez, dressed in his red clothes, calls on Straw Aldman and tells him that he will not be allowed to wear his red trappings and Me?; outfit again. CHAPTER XXXIII "One thing at a time," said Valdez. "Where are the clothes A feeble hand pointed toward the cold fireplace. Valdez soon held the cheap fiesta garments, and the sash and neckerchief which had been crudely fashioned from a turkey -r ed calico curtain. He dropped the things on the ashes and touched a match to them. "Bought 'em from a Mex va-Guero I know," mumbled the boy on the bed. "Buf I can see now they were not much like yours." "What made you. try such a fool move, amigo?" Valdez asked. "T--er--well, Russ Bartle was saying you might be hired out to beefmen," Straw Aldman said hesitantly. "So I went there to their meeting knowing they would welcome you--me--if that was right." Valdez' laugh was short and icy. "I see. But don't you see there Bartle to lie like that?" "You mean he lied on purpose?" Young Aldman frowned. "Not Mr. Bartle. You're wrong there. He's "He'll have a chance to prove that--pronto." The old man stepped forward. "I'm Dan'l Nelson, a friend of the Aldmans -- a tobacco farmer myself," he said. "You've got no reason to quarrel with Bartle, miles you are in cahoots with beef-men. Bartle's all the boy claims he is, and more. He brought us here to this valley, gave up plenty of credit for tools and things to build "Have it your way, Mr. Nelson." Valdez shrugged. "But if this man Bartle should by any chance he responsible for what I saw on Don Attero's Cross, and for what happened on this farm last night, then It's certain that some other Good Samaritan will have to stake you folks to things--somebody who will not want to be repaid with He safrk upon the bed and brushed the sandy hair back from Straw Aldman's eyes. "Now," he said, "tell me what you know, son. Everything--from the day you first knew you were going to settle here in Deep Water Valley until the minute you saw me come in that door." Young Aldman's face changed as For gay breakfasts and that well-groomed look all day, Pattern 4890 i« just wh t you've been searching for, lady! Ever-useful, ever-suitable, and ever-so slenderizing! Pattern 4890 comes in sizes 34, £6, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50. Size 36 takes 3^4 yards 35-inch fabric. ' Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (25c) in coins for this pattern to Room 21, 73 Adelaide St. West, foronto. Print plainly SIZE, |TAME, ADDRESS, STYLE NUMBER. H ISSUE 13 - 1944 if life and confidence had flowed back into him. He even smiled a little, hopefully. Hope that was justified, as far as the red-headed avenger was concerned--but not even he, any more than the other three in the sickroom, could suspect that even now death lurked El Caballero Rojo was confident of the safety of all of them, b& cause he knew that since dusk Juanita should have been on hand outside as he had told her to be. And if danger should threaten, the call of a mountain cat would float on the night air. Sheriff Bill Lande ended a long vigil, spat a wad of tobacco into the cold stove and banged down the lid. "No fool like an old fool," he said aloud. "What in thunderation ever made me think that Pete Haskell or Tim Callan would try and kill Russ Bartle? Should have known that plenty of smoke means danged little fire." Was that a rider pulling up outside At this hour? Lande snorted and went toward the door. The stranger at the door was a man in store clothes. Though unknown to Sheriff Lande, he was Clarke Weber, newly arrived settler in Deep Water Valley. The sheriff opened the door for his visitor to enter and lit the oil "Well, sir?" he 'snapped. "I thought maybe you'd give me a little official information." "About what," the sheriff asked. "Rewards." Weber's grin was wise and boastful. "I want to know where I stand if I deliver to you a man worth money in several states--say five thousand here, and ten thousand over in New Mex, and fifteen thousand down Texas way. Exactly what would I get?" Lande's temper was testy. "What in tarnation you want to know that for? Or maybe you're figuring to try to deliver this gent where he's worth most--unless everybody pays for the one delivery?" "Yes. I think it's good business to--" "So do I--to get your man first. Who is he?" "I'd rather not say right now." Suddenly Lande, with a growl deep in his throat, darted behind Weber. He pushed the man away from the outer door and twisted the key in the lock. Lande clutched the man by the scruff of the neck and the seat of the pants. He half pushed and half kicked the stunned Weber across the floor, shoved him into the cage and banged and locked the door. 'Reckon you better change your mind," Lande snapped. "Till you do, you're under arrest. Maybe you didn't figure that concealing the whereabouts of any wanted man is as good as working in cahoots with him." Until Lande had blown out the light and returned to bed, Weber was undecided what to do. He could see gold dollars sliding through his greedy fingers, and the thought pained him. "Sheriff" he finally called in the chilly darkness. "Yeah?" growled Lande. "It--it was El Caballero Rojo I was talking about," Weber stammered reluctantly. ' ' Silence. Then the sheriff's boisterous laughter shook the flimsy building. He slammed the wall beside his bunk with his meat-cleaver fist. "El Caballero Rojo!" he roared. "And you worrying about how much you'd collect on his scalp I Why, you simple-brained squirt, if you lifted a finger against that red-headed hombre he'd eat you alive--saltless--before you could sneeze 1 You just better thank me for locking you up. I'm saving your life, you poor dumb weasel." "But I did see him," Weber insisted. "I did have a gun on him, too. I'm a good shot, but--" "I know. He's a better one." Lande swung his feet to the floor. "He shot your iron away, huh? That why your paw is bandaged?" "Yeah," Weber admitted. "I came upon him just after he had finished firing a tobacco drying shed. And I also believe he hung a young fellow on Don Attero's Cross." The sheriff sat reflectively on the edge of his bed, not answering. Then Weber could hear the stamping of feet getting into tight boots. (To Be Continued) Living Beauty for Easter--In Bermuda, workers plucked blossoms from a field of white lilies so as to leave this cross for the delight of visitors on Easter Sunday. I ANNJ£ HIRST] Unselfish Girl Wants to Marry 1 am in love with a young , I'm sure, doesn't know I'm feel like a lovelorn idiot! m 18, but I'm n business, prosperous rell-educat- n have position, and 1 support my folks. They are unable to work. Every time I think of this lad, I know I must get over it. I feel obligated to my parents. They have given me a happy home and a high school education, and I've taken care of them since 1 graduated nearly two years ago. I have two brothers and a sister They all are married, but have never given a cent for our parents' support. "I want this lad's friendship, and later his love, more than anything in the world. (He is handsome, too.) Shall I try to make him notice me? I don't wish to force myself, of course. Or shall I give up the whole idea because of my obligations at C. B." RIGHT TO LIFE * I don't agree that your obliga- * tions to your parents must deprive * you of the right to love and live. * 1 don't; believe they intend that, * either. The neglect of their * other children must humiliate * them, and cause them many hours * of anxiety on your account, too. * So often in a family of several * children, one shoulders the entire * burden of the parents, while the * others lightly go their selfish * ways, leaving the devoted child to * carry on alone. For you to feel * that you must forego marriage, * while your brothers and sister en- * joy their own and go scot-free, is * all wrong. You had better get them * all together and have an under- * standing, before their disregard of * their parents' situation becomes a * permanent attitude. TO "MRS. F. S.": I understand how anxious you are to adopt a child, and I'm in favor of it -- later. After you have had your operation, you will know how much your health improves; and when you get a larger house you'll have the extra room which the agency demands for the baby. This delay will quell your family's present objections, too. It is likely that when you do adopt a baby, your husband will take more interest in the house and also in helping to train the child. Remember, though, that supporting and educating a child costs more as it grows older; so he is wise to plan to increase his income where he can. Meanwhile, take as active a part as you can in your church activities and community affairs. I know you do your part of the work 011 the farm, but outside interests will help balance that, and make life more pleasurable for you. Then you won't get so depressed. A woman's health depends largely on how happy she is, how satisfied with the life she leads. It is my opinion that when you do adopt a baby you will find your strength adequate, and your spirits improved. So later on, when you rome home from the hospital, you will find out whether the idea is as practicable then as yc Sunday School Lessen By Rev R Barclay Warren (Y01 If you a-Urc -ed. Your Handwriting and You Alex sByArnot, Script Reveals True Character Does that boj you love so much write a script like the writer of this week's illustration? There are sol many variations of character irflSCated in this script that his be-hiMpur will probably bewilder you aflBnes and cause you to wonder wHpher he is as sincere as "he professes to be. He probably does not understand himself as he should and if his actions are and unsettled, there is ; Just look at the writing below. See how spacious the script is and how far flung the letters and words are. TJjere is nothing cramped about his writing. How could anyone expect this fellow to narrow his thoughts and actions down to a common cause, to follow a single line of thought, to concentrate on one thing for a long ; ^riod of time. What he desires most is plenty of room to think, to broaden his knowledge^to cover a lot of ground just as he has so clearly indicated b- the spaciousness of his writing. Now we have the anwer to his unsettled nature. He hasn't the personality »to stay put; he is the outdoor, adventurous type and must be on the move if he is to be happy. Notice how broad and roi letter "y" looks. Here is a ality hat is adaptable and c al, that likes change and The things for which he ma preference today will not nc to be adaptable and congenial there is plenty of scope for his changing thoughts and actior Deep emotion and sentimental feeling, evident in this script, indicate a nature that is easily moved by sympathy for others, and long-lasting impressions for sentimental things. Do not be surprised if he takes exception to challenges of his personal honor for he is an idealist and rates behavior above all other traits of character. This makes him sensitive to injustices, and will cause him to make his stand against these even if it entails personal sacrifice. To sum up this trait of character, the writer will always have a soft spot in his heart for the underdog id will not stand idly by while injustices are being imposed upon a fellow man without rais- Eternal Life Colossians 3:1-4, 12-17; 1 John 5: 11-12. Golden Text -- And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent. -- John 17:3. The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the most astounding miracle. That He, whose side was pierced, rose from the grave after three days, nevermore to die, sealed the fact of His divinity. No wonder the chief priests and elders bribed the soldiers to tell that the body was stolen away while they slept. • His resurrection is set forth in the Scripture as a prophecy that we too, shall rise from the dead at His appearing in glory. It is also a type and a symbol of the. Christian life even now. It is this last sense that is emphasized in this lesson, "If ye be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above -- set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." We must have clothes, houses, cars, etc., but we need not set our hearts upon them. If we are possessors of eternal life, our aspirations are higher. Paul exhorts those who are risen with Christ in this newness of life. We must be merciful, kind, humble, meek, long-suffering and forgiving. Holding all these graces is divine love, which is the bond of perfect-ness. God's peace is to be the umpire in our hearts. We are to be thankful. In such hearts there is music. Psalms, hymns and spiritual song are the vehicles of expression for the music within. Some are poor singers and yet have the singing * * * "He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus He walks with me and talks with me along life'-s narrow way. He lives, He lives, salvation to im- You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart." 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