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SYNOPSIS CHAPTER XVI: Victoria Bigelow calls on_McCale at his office in the middle of tha night. She asks hin to obtain some letters from Vallaincourt's apariment, Chapter XVII She scemed suddenly drained of vitality, There was a thwarted look on her face. "So that's that." "Just that, I'm afraid. However, I think you'll hear from your let- ters." He followed her to the door, watching her down the stairs. At the turn, she looked back at him. She stopped, waiting a moment un- til -he 'became aware that she in- tended to explode a farewell bomb- shell, "If they don't turn up, Sherlock, I'll go to Shari Lynn for them, what?" She Jaughed insolently as she continudd down, McCale shook Njis head in utter wearingss as he 'went back in. He was i (he interview had been a fiasco. At Ifast his share of it Things were piling up too quickly, too fast, one conclusion contradict- ing another, -- * * 4 Ld The teleplione was ringing in-__| aes ne ra ry SoA i 5 i : A 3: t,., ii § ual © oS ) , ~=that Cale. "Get here about one o'clock. I'm going 10 he busy this morn Jing ; iz \ mr LAN pray what shall 1 - gistently. McCale rolled over, opened one eye, swore, and finally grabbed the extra "pillow, Dbund- ling it under his head. He fumbled with "the light, snapped it on, lifted the telephone. off 'its cradle. "McCale speaking," "Rocky, boss." "Where are you?" ; "Corner of Aspinwall, opposite the Vallaincourt den. Didn't you tell me to keep a lookout?" "Oh, veah. All quict?" "All quiet now. Listen, boss, long about five this morning-- "All right... What happened at five o'clock?" Sleep still hugged and there was an barb in his voice. "Okay, okay. Around five, a girl showed up with a key to the Vallaincourt ron-day-voo.' "What did she look like?" "Just. my type, boss. Sort of dark and well-rounded, you know. Big eves. A gorgeous damsel. she was trailing Persian lambs in' the gutter: Very snazzy," = "Come in a.cah?" "Yeah, She left at the corner." "Did you get the cabby?" he. growled. him tightly unreasonable "Nah. 1 followed the girl" ~ + x. McCale stifled" a chuckle. "Well" : 5 "I cordered her in the apart- ment. She turned tough, but I only got a scratch here and there. "Who was it?" It "Hold on to your hat, now. was Victoria Bigelow." "Victoria Bigelow?" Surprise jerked him wide awake. "Uh uh. She was after some letters of hers, she said." "Well, well." Victoria had cer- tainly had. a busy night, he thought. "The place was clean, like you said, No secret padels, either, 1 res § finally' helped her hunt for them." . "Go home and. grab yourself sonic grub and shuteye," said Mc- "Right. , Signing off." Ll » LJ The line went dead. McCale sat there, forgetting thé telephone in his hand. His éyes were bright and exasperating as his mind la- bored in a disturbing whirl of the "unexpected. At eight forty- five he called * Ann 'Marriott on the telephone." To her cool "hello", he said, "Good morning. This is your boss." "Oh, good morning, dar--boss. Anything important? I'm on my way in about five minutes," In "fact, this is just an hodr "No hurry. to say, youl might. shop f if you want to and errand for me. At 8 might be around Broad "Broadmore?" 1 nc - "Yes, The Baysreuth, "to be exact, I want you to drop in-on 'Shari isi Suite 802." w use as an excuse as you say?' .N.U. FEATURES for dropping in, Don't tell me you're sending me along to smooth the way for "you--a more subtle ap- proach, so to 'speak?" "No--and that's comedy enough for now, my girl." He grew serious. "I saw her myself late last night, for that matter. on how she is th know--sad, gay, her for her autograph. Talk about Vallain- can to . get in court if you thrown out." * "That all?" "I'd like a line is morning. You expectant? Ask Anything without being + "Yes. Just a check-up to salisly a point that's She's fairly been transparent. nagging me. It ought to he easy." \ "Oh, yes, indeed. It sounds, too, too easy. All right. I'll do my best. See you when?" "About noon. 11 ere. 'Bye, sweet." He knew that to solve this prob- lem, he. rounded ) had first .to break down ~the--buttress--of tradition that-sur-- the Bigclows. He knew he was up against something that Sunday School Lesson Struggle For Social Justice Amos 5:6-15, 21-24, Golden Text.--Seek good, and not gvil, i Amos 5:14, mh -- Nowhere, perhaps,- in all - the history of nations are there-to be found more indealistic régulations «or the prevention of social injustice than among the Jews in their an- cient homeland. : One recalls the Cities of Refuge, the land laws, the provisions for the protection of debtors, the Year' of Jubilee and other regulations all ~ designed to safeguard human rights and welfare, Yet, in spite of all this, injustice and oppression were prevalent. Then, as now, there were grafters and exploiters, * * * Imagine some thoughtful, intelli- gent, hard-working farmer who un- dérstands the conditions upon which our life and welfare depend coming into one of our modern cities, He would observe the ease and luxury of those making no real _ contribution to society, not-to men- tion the evil and corruption that are so flagrant, Then you can un- derstand something of what the Prophet Amos was to his times in ancient Israel, Amos was a herdsman, accus- tomed to clean living, Ie was roused to indignation by what he saw , , . "the dust of the earth on the head of the poor ,. . the righteous sold for a pair of shoes." Hersaw the gross immorality of fathers and sons, the turning of judgment to worthwood, and the abandonment of righteousness. He saw.the very acts and rites of reli- gion perverted. : * * * Amos represents God as saying, "I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies." But he calls for re-' -pentance: "Let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a. mighty stream." + Don't. we need -that call today? The association of righteousness with peace is not accidental. It "reminds us of the only true foun- "dation uppn which peace can be built, whether it be domestic peace, a Fire into deep water. ALL ONTARIO AIDS FLOOD RELIEF DRIVE Today, under the" atispices of the Provincial government, _ every Ontario community is collecting food and clothing for the Ontario British Flood Relief Campaign, whose chairman is the Hon, Russell T. Kelley, Ontario minister of health. proceed overseas to aid people in areas such as Maidenhead, Berk- shire (above) where a policeman is seen aiding a woman who got The Ontario campaign continues until May 16 under the executive directorship of Christie A. McDonald. ea quarters 'are in the Parliament Buildings, Toronto; Shipments will shortly AN You Must Decide Your Own Future DEAR ANNE HIRST: Shall I re- * marry my first husband, or an *_plder-man-who- loves- inc-now?-At 17 I ran away and got married [8 even (he overestimatacd awe, or if you will, majesty, of the law could not upend. '" On impulse he dialed police headquarters and asked for Don- levy. After a slight dclag, the curt, incisive vaice of the lieu- tenant came through. "Donlevy here." "McCale, licute "Oh--sure. nant." Not out yet hunt- ing the foul criminal?" * "On the way. what the Bigelo I'd like to know ° w women were wearing when they they came in yesterday ou tside the green thingmajig Veronica sported." "Of course. that?" "No." "Well, here it black velvet suit, black cape; Sybil,' Didn't 1 mention is. Victoria, an. oiled-silk affair, yellow; Karen, a a light brown raincoat. That help?" ; "Uh "uh. Tt was Sybil, then, who walked away "You think so? into the fog." She claims to" have been at the drugstore." "Not for my money." AI kind family! get them of t to hink "not. That It's almost 'impossible to admit anything. They're all protecting one another, What? I've had a devil of a time and got nothing so far." "Youll: get now they've compare notes." There was a pa levy said, guess Veronica's "You really thi . "The Lynn less, lad a chance woman's very likely, use, Then Don- almost cheerfully, "I our girl" nk so?' evidence will put the finish on it." "Oh" McCale that for a mome pondered over nt, then decided -to add, "I'd keep a sharp watch on ? "to nibble on. the Lynn woman." LJ L) "Why?" Donley immediate. "I "would. Tha * v's Interest was t's all? "Now, Duke, you must have a reason. Why be ""I'Nl drop in to the day.' Okay?" "By all means. mysterious?" sec you later in The body had heen enone to - the morgue and laboratory for full- er' examination. Lieutenant Don- levy and his squad had finished with the preliminaries; The hun= gry press had been thrown a bone Me to Vallaincourt's a n- had been sent partment to look over" papers and belongings for Ly possible clue. . "Then, at nine plainclothes man breakfast with an for Veronica. He sistent that she mt this morning, a had interrupted urgent request was politely in- 1st come at once to the office of Lieutenant Don- levy for further questioning. She 5 was not to be alarmed. matter of routine. If was a But-- ; To Be Continued 16 Bells--All's Well The only time when more than "during the year eight bells are sotiided on shipboard is at mid night New: Year's Eve, when™16 bells are sounded, - to industrial peace or international peace, How Can I? - By Anne Ashley * Q. How can I stop a léak in a pipe until a plumber's services can be secured? . * . A. Mix whiting and yellow soap into a thick paste, with a little water. Apply to the leak. and it will stop at once, * Q. How can I keep light-colored decorative . candles [from soiling so quickly? A. By giving them a coat of clear shellac before using them. Wipe them with a"clean damp cloth when they do get soiled, Q. How can 'freshen stale cake? A. By dipping in cold milk, then rebaking in the oven, QQ. What is a substitute for bak- ing powder? A. In an emergency:2 tablespoon- "fuls of cream of tartar and 1 scant teaspoon of baking soda are equal to 3 teaspoonfuls .of baking powder. €Q. How can I remove a stubborn glass cork from a bottle? A. By" wrapping a hot cloth around the neck of the bottle, You'll feel slim as a willow in - Pattern 4072, and how you'll gather compliments! Best of all, that slim scalloped jacket, that easy skirt add up to very simple sewing, tool Pattern 4972 cones in sizes 84, . 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, Size 306 takes 814 yards 39-inch fabric. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (25¢) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) fof this pattern to Room 421, 73 Adelaide St, West, Toronto, Print plainly. SIZE, NAME, AD- DRESS, STYLE NUMBER, | to a boy thel same age, and both our parents demanded it be annulled. He went off to school, I had a child and stayed home to care for her. Now I y ; * am 28, and engaged 'to this man dozen years older. I admire him, and he can give: me and my little girl everything. She loves him as though he were her own father. But recently I met my first hus- band. Not knowing I was engaged, he came .the next day, and he wants ts to marry again! I know now that is what I want, too. My little girl, however cried when I told her and said she would never stay with him, (She doesn't know ,he is her real father), My fiance is away so I haven't talked with him, Do you think my child will learn to love her father? (He can't ptovide for us as well). Or shall I go ahead and marry my * fiance? --Kitty. * OE OE x OF OE FERRE RERRE ERED x kx ® WAIT You are indeed in a dilemma. Un-, til you saw your first husband 'again, you felt you could be a good wife to this other man even though you did not love him. But -now you real- ize where your heart really belongs --and you know that marrying him would not be fair. I'm afraid you would find it impossible to be-a loyal wife, with your nature calling out to this first love you knew. And you wouldn't want to marry any man merely to give your child a hone. ; I'm sorry you sprung the idea of 'marrying your first husband so suddenly on- this child of yours. He is a stranger lo heér. She had al- ready accepted the older nan as ler anyone else Had she 'met her real father merely as a friend of yours, Isles The governors of Southern and Northern Rhodsia have heen "formed officially that King George VI had approved the naming of two: islands in the Zambesi River between tlie two. colonies after his daughters; Princess Efizahett and Princss Margaret. The. above 'Lake Victoria Falls and - wer viewed by the Royal family as they crossed by launch from Southern and Northern Rhodesia, 'Princess' A COSY HOME is Sosier still when you serve Max- well House Coffee. So deli- | cious it satisfies completely, Expert blending assures you coffee thay's famous for smoath, 1 flavor, / stepfather, and naturally she resents in- , islands are a few miles ol NNE HIRST Family Counselor Cex ype. influence you. * * your advice. * out every. nigh * refus * he never stays * like 'that, -*to do? ' and you'll make "at the moment. | even yet. ... * x t--where, * know. I have heard rumors, to believe them, } * me nicely, is very courteous--but home! It she might have grown fond of him. That can happen, If you have made up your mind you can marry no one. but your first . . husband, tell your fiance. He knows life, well enough to understand, '1 Then bring your child and her father together naturally, dispel the 'idea of an immediate marriage --frott-her-mind;--and--tet=him win her --|- friendship and ler trust. Once the older man is out of the picture, she may transfer her affections. dren do, you know. Only you can decide your own " future. No one else has the right to Take your time--and all my good wishes. ere Chil- DEAR ANNE HIRST: I read your * column every week, and I need My husband goes I don't but He treats géts * lonely. I visit my neighbors, but * they gossip, and I don't like people .Could you tell me what --Woeful. « * ® WIN HIM. BACK I wish, indeed, that I could! But you don't tell me how long this has been going on, or whether you and your husband have much in com- - mon. I wish you had writien me when he first started spending his evenings away from you. Why dow't you recall what things you enjoyed 1ogether before - you -- dnarried, and iry to recapture that: communion you had? If he likes sports, 'tell him you'd love along; if it is his men friends he enjoys, ask him to bring them home fo go them. welcome. xk x Anne Hirst helps "you choose the wise course to follow. There must be mutual frieqds you both used to like--invite them. over,. and tell Him they're coming. You "must try to rebuild the life you had together when you first when you: wanted. to be together more than anything in the world. If you'd like to write me in more detail, I'll be glad to-reconsider your situation. As your letter reads, these are the only suggestions I can %: ake married; Ww If - you want her opinion, write her- Box -"A"-13- Adelaide St. West, "Toronto. 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