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But, that, unfortunately, is one of the for- tunes of war. Our good luck might 'easily have been yours-- your misfortune, ours. Probably only a sniper's bullet made the difference. And as 1 sit listening to the war talk between the men of my family I am amazed that our gon ever managed to come home at all---in fact that go many come back alive, * El * Bob came over on the "Queen Mary" ---vou remember she docked in, New York harbour last week-- and thereby hangs a tale, For some reason which 1 cannot ex- plain, ever since it was first an- nounced that the "Queen Mary" was. bringing troops home bound for Canada, 1 was absolutely cer- tain that our son would be among them. Partner thought 1 was crazy--especially when the news 'broke about the riots in Aldershot where he was stationed. And then every few days letters would ar- rive--the last written June 30, in which Bob said he was getting an- other short leave. That increased Partner's convic- tion that his return so soon was impossible. 1 didn't argue--bhe- cause logically speaking there was nothing to argue about--but my hunch stayed with me just the same. When the "Queen Mary" docked 1 stayed as tlose to the house as 1 could, waiting for a possible wire to be relayed by telephone. And it came--it really came--followed in half-an-hour by n official card from M.D. 2. I ran to the barn--and after telling Partner the good news 1 reminded him that it is sometimes better to trust a woman's intui- tion rather than a man's reason- ing. Of course it wasn't long before I phoned Daughter and so sister met brother in Toronto. They spent the evening together and then Bob continued his journey home on the "midnight", * » LJ And since then, . . well the next few days can hardly be described. There 13 so much to talk about . . . so much to explain and des- cribe. Bob wants to know all about everyone he ever knew in this dis- trict; we want to know all about the folks back home whom he vis- ited, We are careful not to ask DID YOU KNOW that Maxwell House Coffee is roasted evenly through and through by the re- markable*Radiant Roast" Process? You will enjoy this delicious, fragrant coffee. Your grocer has it. HOTEL METROPOLE All Beautifully Furnished With Running Water. | Rates: ; SL50 up NIAGARA FALLS OPPOSITE C.N.R, STATION THE BEST WAY TO KILL FLIES RARE 188UE 301048, too many questions about his ex- periences in Europe but we hear plenty just the same, They leak out in the ordinary course of con- vergation, We hoped he would bring home a few souvenirs to hand around but he brought home very few. The reason was because most of the time he was either in Holland or Germany and he gays Belgium is the place to huy sou- venirs. In Holland there is nothing left to buy. However he did have a few relics: a collection of Dutch and German coins, a German belt, a watch purchased In Belgium when he first landed, a pair of wooden shoes--in minjature--a golld brass cover for a memoran- dum pad which he picked up in Germany. He also had an Iron Cross which a young German boy had offered him when the Can- adiansg first took over but which somebody later "swiped" from his kit-bag. All these things are quite interesting but the best souvenir he brought us was himself--and we shall never cease to be grate- ful that he was spared to come . back to us In good health ard all in one piece. » LJ * _ " p As for Bob--I 5 he farm looks pretty good to him just now. At any rate he has lost no time in getting out and doing things to help hig Dad .And I'm telling you there was never a time when his help was more acceptable than. it is right now. Modern Etiquette ~=By Roberts Lee Q. How can I make a solutioa for darkening the hair? A. Mix 2 ounces of bay rum, 2 ounces glycerine, 2 ounces al- cohol, 10 ounces infusion of black tea The tea should be mixed, 1 ounce to 12 ounces of boiling water, Let the tea steep for 30 minutes, then cool, before adding the other mixture, \ Q. How can I kill moths in a carpet or rug? A. Cover the place with a wet towel. Then apply 'a hot iron until the towel is dry. This kills both the moths and the eggs. Also sprinkle with salt every week be- fore sweeping. Q. How can I avoid ripping off buttons in the clothes wringer? A. Fold 'the buttons inside the garment and hold it flat. as it is run through the wringer. Q. What is a substitute for vi- negar when making salad dress- ings? A. When making salad dressings or mint sauce, add the juice of a lemon as an excellent substitute for vinegar, . Q. How can I keep porch fur- niture in good condition? A. Before packing away scrub well with salt and water. Do not use soap. When thoroughly dry, wrap in newspapers and pack away until next summer. How Can I? By Anne Ashley 1. When a young woman has been introduced to an elderly woman, is it all right for the ycunger woman to walk away after talking for a minute? 2. What is the correct way to serve wine at a buffet supper? 8. Would it be all right to use tinted calling cards? 4. If a daughter, who has no mother, sends invitations for a dinner, should she include her father's name in the invitations? 5. When calling someone on the phone, should a girl say "This is Mary Jones," or, "This is Miss Mary Jones." 6. Is it one of the duties of the hostess to make an effort to, keep conversation going? ANSWERS 1. No; the elderly women shoull . make the first move to leave, 9. Arrange the bottles on the. side- board. The host should: then fil) the glasses: which are taken by the guests to their places. 3. They are not in = good taste, The cards should be of white stock, good quality and engraved in black, 4. Yes, this is the correct thing- to do B. "This is Mary Jones" 6. Yes, if it becomes necessary to do £0. WHAT SCIENCE IS DOING "Wood Sugar' ' Dr. Bergius, a leading German chemist, the inventor, among other things, of the process for ma- nufacturing gasoline from coal, claims to have a process for ex- tracting a concentrated food sub- stance which he calls: "wood su- gar" from sawdust and other waste products of wood. From this, in turn, a sort of yeast can be made, This yeast is exception- ally rich in protein, and Dr. Ber- gius suggests that it might be used as a diet supplement for the undernourished peoples of Central Europe. He is now trying to per- suade Allied occupation author- ities in Germany to set up fac- tories for the extraction of edible substances from German forests, The idea is not as wild as it might sound. Cellulose, the prin- cipal component of trees and other plants, is chemically speak- ing, a very close relative of the starches and sugars which form the main portion of our present diet. Grazing animals, such as cat- tle and sheep, live almost entirely on the cellulose contained in grass and forage crops. It is altogether probable, therefore, that modern chemistry will soon be able to pro- duce valuable foodstuffs fiom wood and sawdust, CHARTER CHAPEAU 1 What next in women's headgear? Lynne Baggett of Hollywood models it above--a creation in- spired by the United Nations Charter drawn up in San Francisco. It's a "charter" decorated with a - symbolic quill pen. She wears a small replica of the hat on her gloves. Canadian Business The -charge, frequently heard during recent election campaigns, that Canadian business was mak- ing undue profits as a result of the war, has an answer In the form of a report from the Bank of Canada, says the Brantford Ex- positor. . ) As quoted by the Winnipeg Free Press, this report shows that, af- ter examining nearly seven hun- dred typical Canadian companies, the Bank found that their capital investment had increased since : the war from $3,900,000,000 to $4, \ 100,000,000. However net profits after taxes had been paid increas. ed. from $264,000,000- to only $283, 000,000; , As the Winnipeg paper points out, the percentage of profit on capital invested has thus risen from six and seven-tenths per cent. Profits have been held down to an insignicant increase, de- spite a large new investment and turnover, by the Imposition of heavy taxes, The lctter have rise en three hundred and seventy-two per cent. Where is the profiteer- ing here? Obviously it is a fig- ment of uninformed socialistic im- agination. British Clear "Sea Lane To Singapore A British task force is sweep: Ing mines out of the invasion peaway leading to the Malay: pe- niusula and Singapore, Tokyo radlo reported recently. Tokyo sald a task force of 166 warships, Including two aircraft carriers began clearing mines out "of waters southeast of Car. Nico. bar Island, 800 miles north of Sumatra, This is on 'the invasion route tothe Malay peninsila, Japanese are already evacuat- Ing non-essential civilians from the Bingapore naval base, at the tip of the peninsula, In anticipation of an invation. ' A) IE Profiteering A Myth : They Never Fail To Please You don't have to live down below the border to take to these fluffy Down-South Biscuits, Smothered with creamed ham, and seryed with garden-fresh snap beans, and a salad of cucumber slices and tomato cubes, they're the perfect setting for a not too heavy yet satisfying summer-time dinner, Down-South Biscuits 134 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¥4 teaspoon soda "Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add cream and stir until dough is formed. crumbs and add to flour, V4 teaspoon salt 14 cup all bran 1 cup sour cream = Roll all-bran inte fine Turn onto floured board and roll to 4 inch in thickness. Cut with small biscuit cutter and bake on greased taking sheet in hot oven (470 F.) about 10 minutes, Yield: 16_ biscuits 2}4 inch diameter, Note: If biscuits are brushed with a mixture of egg yolk and water before placihg in the oven, they will have a golden brown glaze, Creamed Ham 6 tablespoons butter 8 tablespoons flour - ¥, teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon pepper Melt the butter in the top heat. until sauce thickens. Serve on Down-South Serves 8. Biscuits, 3 cups milk 2Y4 cups diced cooked ham of Stir in the flour, salt and pepper. the milk slowly, stirring until well blended. Add ham and Worcestershire sauce and heat. 14 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce a double boiler over direct Remove from heat and add Cook in 'double boiler ine LOUIS ARTHUR CUNNINGHAM CHAPTER XI Roger logked all around. puzzled, then pretending to her only after an interval, he feigned surprise, saluted briskly and said, "Ah, so you are the _ wicked old witch who has the lovely princess shut up in her castle! Free her at once, beldame, or I shall be forced to draw upon him, find your goblin guard and--" ~ "Come up here!" "l come, madame." She. heard the clatter of his boots on the back stairway and almost before she could reach 'the hall he was there, bright cheeked, smelling of frost and tobacco, strong of arm as he drew her to - him and kissed her, "Surprise!" he said, "Landed at 18t, Hubert in the middle of the night." "Why--why did you not let me know?" ' "Military secret, my beloved aunt. But here I am, Tante Mimi *-- and oh, so glad to be here! Please sit down and tell 'me all about everything -- about your- self about your grand gesture .of playing fairy godmother to the little exiles, about--"- "About Meridel?" "Well -- yes, about Meridel. "Where is she?" ° "Gone." . "Gone!" Roger jumped up be fore he had settled on the cush. fons, "You mean she is not here? She has gone away? But--" , » » "Not far away in distance, Rog- er; but very, very far I am afraid ¥ ®| - Look trim and efficient, feel cool as crisp lettuce, in a shirtwaist a ttern "4520, Yoke is ex- to form smart cap sleeves, Pattern 4529 comes in sizes 14 16, 18, 20; 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, Size 16 requires 234 yards 89-inch fabric, Effective button trim, dress, tended Send twenty cents (20¢) in coins (stamp cannot be accepted) for his;pattern to Room 421, 73 Ade- Taide St. West, Toronto. Print plainly. size, name, address, style « Aumber, . kissed her, "And did she ask for "the picture of me or--" : Na) in relationship, Oh, darn ft, why do things have to be the way they are! We were all so happy and then--" ) "And then what? - What hap pened?" ; "She found out that Rudolph was only the butler. That big mouth blundering Guy Winterside came one day and -- well, she learned the truth." "And she lett you?" rT "That night. I didn't blame her. I could understand just how she felt about it all, I forgot about her being a princess, 1 realized what she was, and why she was--" "Were 'you ever in doubt about it? She is the lovellest--" "Yes, I know, Roger, I've missed them all terribly. Rudolph went with them, It was sad to see them go, It was pathetic somehow, They looked what they really were, as they 'stood in the hall that night, saying goodby to us -- exiles, strangers in a strange land, four poor souls lost among the mil lions." » * * "You should not have let them go! You should have made them?" "You sit down, Here--" she handed him the letter she had just received from Meridel. "I think you'll like to réad that." "That's a grand letter, Tante Mimi" Roger came to her and 1) H He saw the quick dart of ma: dame's vivid eyes. He looked at the dresser where 'the photo of Michel used to stand, Blankly, at first, then with eyes, narrowed in. 1 wondering question he stared at her. . "Whose picture did you her?" "Michel's." "Mike's picture! You gave her his picture! But why in' the world Pe id "She had met him' before -- in the land she came from, in Grat % zen, She had met him just once and then only briefly, yet--" * » Ld Roger's face was almost sullen, give "I know," he said. "I can tell you the whole story. He came, he saw, he conquered, He made more of an impression on her in a few hours than I could make in years | or in a lifetime. On her, as on you, and on you as on all women. That fatal charm, The fair-haired " boy--" "Stop, Roger!" "Sorry, madame, I shouldn't have talked like that. Mike's a swell guy. He's got me beat every way. That's why, when I met her, 1 thought: Well, here. is one time old Roge has the field to himself and a clear run ahead, I -- darn it, I love her so, I thought in time - I might -- well, it seems that I was licked before I started: The lad had got in some of his finest - work ahead of me. She was In love with him already. Yes -- 1 recall it now; the first night I met her she spoke of someone she had met in that queer little country of hers. It never occurred to me -- how could it? -- that it might have been friend Mike, Well, 1 suppose soon he will come back to claim her." ' "Roger -- there's more -- about Michel." L LJ LJ "What more, Ma-Tante?" Roger lt a cigarette, rested his head against the chair back ana closed his eyes. He yas tired. He hadn't realized how stiff and weary he was until this jolt had been hand- ed to him. Drat it, a- man should receive , something better than this after flying across the Atlan- tic with a load of politicians. "What more?" : "I don't know how to tell you this, or whether it should be told. It was. the little ones, Rosine and Pol Martin." LA "You recall, that day the little Rosine would not eat? - She had spled Michel's picture. She, sald nothing that day, but some time after, Rosine and Pol Martin came to me and Rosine -confessed that she. had knocked the picture down and smashed the: glass with her heel, trampled up- on it." "When I asked her why" -- Ma- dame's voice made Roger's eyes grow wide, brought a sudden chill to him. He leaned forward in his chair, his hands:clasped in front o him -- '"ghe said. that she had done it because he was the man, the German soldier, who had killed Bonhomme. Fricot." (To Be Continued) something Dark Stairways Cellar, basement or attic stairs' often are dangerous because of inability of users to distinguish: . the steps or railings in dim' light. Painting. the edge of the treads and the railings of such stairways white will help: prevent accidents which might have serious results. Freshen up your home for sum- mer with this. dainty fan chair set. 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