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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1947-7-30, Page 2'E'lc Is. 8 axxorsis CIIAPP)10 \XVI: Aa McCabe b:uu;s up the tel »1,,nc receiver lifter a emn•ersattan With l,onlev?: he hears u soft click na someone (-Ise softly rept:ees n receiver. He tells Miss 0i,,•elow that ”this Is the end. An will be over in a fete minutes.'" Chapter XXVII Miss Bigelow closed her eyes in anguish. McCale continued in a nein of it u;ds. Even Christopher Storni was con- vinced of a allalncourt's sincerity. He had met Curt that morning and in a rush of boyish feeling had deeded The Nest, the house he had• built for Veronica and himself. That left the others out in the cold. Better now that Veronica should marry Storni than Vallaincourt. if - he was going to turn his back on then,. Storni, at least, would see that they had their allowances, may- be something more. But Curt, in his complete about-face, could not be relied upon, lie might cut them off completely, in disgust with him- self and then,, too. You cant take ehaneces with a reformed rake. He is liable to become very self-right- cous and unapproachable. You see? Curt Vallaincourt had to die." Miss Bigelow's eyes remained clos.d. She was breathing heavily. Alrizlc hurried on "Vallaincourt, of course, had told only \ eronica, tp whom he had sonde full confession, and Christo- pher Storni because he was forced to, and Shari Lynn. Shari Lynn, fatalistic in all things. probably more so about the enigmatic Curt, set out to do a little blackmailing. Knowing that he hadn't come clean to the four a ho were in the plot, site started plans for extortion. She got in touch wit Karen and threat- ened to let the eat out of the bag he'ore the wedding hells rang. AI - thou: It they all knew that something was wrong, that there was a rat sorn_'w'htre, Karen decided to be on the safe side. She took $500 with her to The \\'hite Abbey for Lynn that night. She surprised Vallain- cn.•rt with her, and believe me, sur- prised was the word for Curt. He was utttrly nonplussed when Karen walked in. She was observed by my se_retary and myself; by her ttco t•.:ts there on his own account, probably to watch for Shari Lynn. Sybil was there, too. She and Karen stet on the steps. No doubt she c:., ups,, over the rumor that C'ttrt had been seen with the Lynn woman, and in her muddled way, tie ted to 0,:o for lu'rsaf 2 * .r. Hard bunches showed against Mc - Cafe's jawline and his face looked relentless in the shadows. • The next afternoon, Curt Vallain- court was shot on your doorsteps." Miss Bigelow sat up straight, rba':ing herself out of her reverie. "We—n c saw the murderer?" she whispered. "Yes," he answered slowly. "Think back. What.was it we saw?" "Wile'''. she faltered, "there was a woman with red hair, Veronica!" "No," he said. "Not Veronica. That was Shari Lynn—in a red She gave a cry of surprise, "Then—" "No, She did not shoot Min. She ROW W.N.U. FEATURES was not near enough. She saw who did and tried to blackmail after- ward, to her sorrow." "Then it must have been the other one—the other woman—the one in the raincoat." "That was Sybil. She saw the murder, but in her confusion did not recognize the murderer—then. Thiole, Miss Bigelow. When we looked out the window two or three times in those few minutes before the shot—think, 'Wasn't there s6ute- one else there? Someone already waiting?" He piciced up the black kerchief and dropped it in her lap. She stared at it blankly for a long hor- rible moment. Then she understood. * * "Yes—yes," she said, finally. "Awful- for Sybil. Oh, God—" She buried her face in quivering hands. In the silence that followed, .lic- Cale heard a soft footfall outside the door. Someone was tiptoeing quickly, furtively, toward the serv- ice stairs. In a flash it came to McCale that during the time he had spent in preparing Miss Bigelow for the coming arrest, Isis lengthy explana- tion, his gift of gab— had given someone the needed few minutes to plan escape. For a moment he felt panic, not knowing what to do next, where to turn. Excitement raised the hair on the back of his hands. He controlled himself with a titan- ic effort of will. Not stopping to explain to the old lady who sat motionless, he raced out into the hall, threw open the front door, Ile was in a frenzy. He ran down the front steps into the blinding sleet. * +' * For a moment, he was utterly befuddled. Anger mounted in him like a flame—anger at himself. He had lost. He turned to retrace his steps when he heard a sound near him, He looked into the dark wet- ness and saw a forst materialize out of nothing and walk toward the curb. He recognized the snug -fitting pants, pea jacket and round hat of a sailor. He stepped up to him quickly, fumbling for a cigarette, and said, "Got a light, buddy?" A match flared suddenly and Me - Cale looked up over the flame to stare into the dangerously narrowed blue eyes of Stephen Bigelow. * 4' 4, The man gave a growl, making a quick gesture with his right hand. "I wouldn't do that," McCale said, Isis voice harsh. "This block is lousy with police. You'd better come quietly-. Every one of them Inas a gun. They've got a bead on you right now. They'll shoot—to kill." Then Bigelow said, "Not before I get you, they don't." He fumbled in his coat and laughed hysterically. In that instant, McCale's knee cants up with all the force he could muster. Bigelow gave a sharp cry of agony and doubled up on the sidewalk, tripping McCale as he went clown, It was not until that moment that Rocky loomed up out of the fog. (To Be Continued) —o A New Serial Story .«.�....«qq BEGINNING SOON ALL'Y of By JACKSON COLE With freshly loaded six-guns and Winchester carbine, red-headed and scarlet masked like sonne panoplied knight of the Middle Ages, El Caballero rode down towards Luna Roja, bent on revenge, He was not a bad -man, this rider of the outlaw trail; in fact, he did many a peon a good turn, especially Juanita, whose mother and father had just been murdered by a band of land hogs. You'll enjoy this story of the avenger of the desert badlands. WATCH FOR IT How Can ff? By Anne Ashley Q. How can I clean brass or copper kettles? A. Scour with soap and ashes, Then pour in one-half cup of vinegar, with the same amount of salt, and boil for a few minutes. Waslt thoroughly and rinse in hot water. Q. How can I clean robber raincoats? A, They can be cleaned with lukewarm water and white soap. WIpe off with clear water and hang out to dry. Never use ben- zine or gasoline on rubber. Q. Ilow can 1 kill flies 'basily? A. Place around the room sev- eral dishes containing a mixture of cream, ground black pepper, and sugar, Q. How can I make good porch cushions? A, Save old blankets and bed comforts. Cut out the good sec- tions, fold them, and cover with brocade or other material, and use them for porch cushions. Q. How ran I take good care of a grass rug? A. Sweeping grass rugs with a broom splinters them. Use a cot- ton cloth, slightlg dampened, on the broom, and rub over lightly. Tan and Freckles Artificial aids to hasten fading of tans and removal of freckles are frowned upon by health experts. There is no safe way of removing tan or freckles, they say, because these consist of colouring matter, or pigment, which forms a part of the deeper layers of the skin. To get rid of them, the lucky possessors utast simply let them fade in the natural coarse of time. You can hardly ex- pect a creamy white skin for your first Fall dance if you have enjoyed a becoming tan at the summer beach, �iJudtZfv�v19 ;it MEM Bride Gets $100 Plus Outfitting If She's Clever Lucky is the bride-to-be with the winning entry in the Brides' Budget competition at the Canadian National Exhibi- tion. Not only will the little lady behind the best wedding budget walk away with $100 in cash—she's going to be com- pletely outfitted for the Big Day of her life. Kate Aitken, C.N.E. Direc- tor of Women's Activities says that since the announcement of the brides' budget contest, a number of Canadian firms of- fered to outfit the winter. A beautiful wedding veil is being specially woven in Eng- land for the lucky bride-to-be. One of Canada's famous fash- ion designers is presenting her with a going -away suit, Shoes are coming from the Canadian Shoe Manufacturers' Associa- tion, a cosmetic travelling kit, hat, gloves and the like. These lovely wedding outfits will be presented to the winner in a colorfttl ceremony at the C.N.E. The bride's trousseau and wedding budget will be dis- played and set up for all "Ex" visitors to see. Modern Etiquette By Roberta Lee Q. Is it all right, for social cor- respondence, to use envelopes with colored linings? • A, Yes; if transparent envelopes are used, they may be lined with color to make them opaque, but the quieter tones of lining should be used. Q. When introducing herself, should an unmarried woman say, "1 ant Miss Blank," or "1 am Mary Blank?" A. "I am Mary Blank" is the preferred form. Q, Who is entitled to the seat facing forward when travelling on a Pullman? A. The person who has the low- er berth reserved has this priv- ilege. Q. What kind of wedding gift would be given to a couple who have very little money and few material possessions? A. Give them something they need that you are certain they would have to buy if it were not given to them. Water In Ear If you have acute or chronic ear trouble, be careful where and when you go in the water this summer, Water may get into the middle ear and may allow etas ranee of infection, which could then spread to the inner ear and the mastoid sinuses, It is suggested that those with tar trouble consult their family physicians as to the advisability of tailing part id aquatic sports. 'Three Brand -New Neighbors --- The first independent mass movement of Europeans to Canada since the war has brought MO 1)utclt farmers to Canadian shores. Landing at Montreal, still dressed in native garb, are Mrs. Marten Jacobsen, -with her daughters Jo and Nellie, who will join Mr. Jacobsen on a farm near Sarnia, Ontario. — Ficaniegi ake.44,14eArt,- Nice Bays Everywhere "DEAR ANNE HIRST: We read * in a newspaper where you said * that `nice' boys don't marry girls * wlto arc 'out for a good time.' * "We are old-fashioned girls. * Will you please tell us where we * can find such nice boys? * BETS and Dot." YOE' USUALLY find nice boys are t hose 'e'h' belong td families who live hear you and who are friends of your parents. You find them int your church, at school, all around you. The brothers of your girl friends are probably n i c e boys, and so are the boys they lvtoet They dos'! haeic to be imported. A nice boy expects the girl he doles to know how to behave herself —that's one zc'ey of telling he is a ,rice buy. He is courteous and re- spectful. he doesn't try to kiss you the first time you go with hint. He takes you where you want to go. and he brings you home at the proper time. Ile is polite to your family too. If you aro serious in your question, you can safely follow your parents' counsel. Thep know who the nice boys are. and they will help you plat your social life so the boys will enjoy themselves when they conte to see you. One warning: Never dale a boy unless he has stet your family and Ihey like hint, Thai's playing safe. TO "CONFUSED TEEN-AGER"; h I agree u'itlt your friends. Don't Mother, you'll be so proud of ter in the yoked version of this dirndl, or in the party frock with )owed shoulder straps! Make Pattern 4602 both ways, they're so Cutch Pattern 4602 in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Size 6 with yoke takes is/a yards 35 -inch; 36 yard contrast. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (25c) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern, to room 421, 73 Adelaide. St, West, To- ronto. Print plainly SIZE, NAME,, ADDRESS, STYLE NUMBER. ISSUE 80-1047 * think of asking this young man to * go to the party. He played a low * trick and, though he Inas apolo- * gized, it is obvious that he does * not take you seriously. You would * only appear cheap if you had any- * thing more to do with him. Don't let the fact that yott like * hint anyhow, influence you. There * are, or will be, other young men * who have greater respect for girls * in general than to descend to such * adolescent conduct. He is off your * list and, I hope, for good. * Your parents were right this * time And how often parents are! 5. * * ® FOOLISH SIXTEEN "DEAR ANNE HIRST: 1 ant 16, and in lane with a ;ton around 36. 1 have to slip out to be with him,, One of his old girl friends found it out, and it telling everyone! "Shall I stop seeing hint? Or be brave and let everybody sec tts to- getlrer? I love him very much. MISERABLE." BE BRAVE, and stop seeing ltim * altogether and at once. * It isn't being brave to sneak out * to see this roan. It is brazen. You * are insulting your parents whets * you deceive them so, and if you * are not careful your mune will be * a byword in your contrttettity. * -Yost won't like my opinion of a * ttiatt twice as old as you are, who * persuaded a young girl to meet * him 00 the sly, and tells her she * is "br'at's" to flaunt public opinion. * IIe is a cad of the lowest order. * (The dictionary defines cad as a * "vulgar, ill-bred fellow." Do you * want to he seen with a man like * that?) * It takes real courage to stop * seeing a man you think you care * for. Blit that is the only courage * worth having, Y' * * ONLY simple goodness brings any happiness. If yott rued more courage, Anne Hirst will help you find it, Address her at Box A, room 421, 73 Adelaide St. West, Toronto. Yom* Handwriting and You3EyAlex 3. Arnott Pride is an itnportant feature in handwriting es it tells us the gen- eral mental outlook of the writer —whether he is boastful and over- confident, whether he has, a quiet unassuming pride of self-satisfac- tion at things well done or wheth- er he is conceited and vain. If • you observe all the 'capital letters in the script you will see itt which category the writer be- longs, remembering of course that in every script there are other features to take into account that may tend to favour the writer's character. Handwriting with very low cap- ital letters shows the writer to be very humble, having little pride. Capitals that are just a little high- er than the rest of the letters show a modest pride with a shyness for being in the lime light. Cap- itals that are twice as high as the other letters show the writer to be over -confident, When the capitals are very high and look out of proportion to the other letters you can be sure the writer is possessed of vanity. :Ca Me0 M htrwy t/erey bir9N Anyone wishing a ttore complete analysis please send self-addressed stamped envelope 10 Box .13, rootit 421, 73 Adelaide St. West, Toronto. There le no Sparge far this service. &Imlay School Lesson Wisdom Is Principal Thing '1'tovetbs 1: 1-5; 3: 15-18; 9: 9-10; J:mtes 1;5. COLDI:N 7Ii\T--II'isdatn is the principal- Using; therefore get wis- dom; and with all thy gelling get understanding.--• Proverbs 4:7. It is one thing to praise and com- mend wisdom, but quite another tiling to practice it. And the most unwise thing that can happen is to abandon wisdom once you have found it. This is forcefully illustrated in the history of King Sulomen, reputedly tate author of the Book of Proverbs, and reputedly "the wisest roan wlto ever lived." At least two great and noble inci- dents me recorded of Sul',mun, and if all his life and action had been in accordance with these he world sore- ly have deserved the fullest of his reputation for wisdom. * * The one incident was the dream, recorded in I Kings 3:5-12, in which, asked to choose whatever he desired from the Lord, he spoke in deep humility and asked above all things for an uudcrstatding heart to exer- cise good judgment, and rule his people well. lint the other outstanding incident was his prayer at the dedieation of the Temple, recorded in I Kings 8, and among the noblest and most beautiful things in the entire litera- ture of religion. If Solomon had continued in the letter and spirit of that prayer he night have gone down to history as famous for his goodness and wisdom as he is for the outward splendor and magnificence of his reign. * * * Instead Solomon took to himself many wives. Not content with the building of the Tetnple, he built for himself. In a great palace he sur- rounded himself with riches and luxury for which the people paid in Oppressive taxi's, Solomon in the early part of his career stands as a Rite example and an exhortation to wisdom. But in the latter part he stands as a solemn warning of what happens even to a great man when he departs from wisdom. Poor Pop Pop had just returned front a tato!' day at the affire. Little Quentin was in an inquiring mood and kept asking questions until Pop finally lost his patience, "Look, Junior," he growled, "if you .mist ask questions ask some 1 can an- swer!' "1 hot kind,' Quentin answered coldly, `1 can answer myself. i on Will Colo:), titin. Int, Al The Ste lleils Hotel a '1 onoe't'I, Pleat's Itaom WIIl, Bath. Sharer. and Telephone Slnale. 5e.60 up— Dotdtle. 53.50 up Good good, Dining and Dancing Nightly eherbourne at Carlton 'rel. KA. 4 Jeri 4. FR.':: .i,1' ecy:•.:."ons,.. ROOMS BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED $1.50 up HOTEL METROPOLE NIAGARA PALLS OPP. — 0.N.n, STATION You re "NUGGET"POl.tsti iS WONDERFUL,DEAR-BUT YOUR. SHINES SD BRIGHT THE BUGS THINK ....., IT'S A LIGHT!" FOR A SPARKLING, LASTING SHINE, ALWAYS USE "NUGGET". 1-07 4;+,*y "i've never been so insulated in all my life, Madam. l begin MY day with super -delicious Grape -Nuts lelakes!" "Well lands sakes! You too! Seems like everybody's gotta have Post's Grape -Nuts Flukes or they figure they don't start the day right," "Lady, that's because they're so deliciously malty -rich, so temptingly honey -golden, so delectably crisp, so,.," "I know, I know, and they supply carbohydrates for energy; proteins foe muscle; phosphorus for teeth and bones; iron for the blood; and other food essentials. All because they're made of two sot -ripened Canadian grains—wheat and malted barley—skillfully blended, baked and then toasted," "And they're easy to digest, too. Go pour me a big economy package. And take a look at those recipes[ for cookies and other good things made with Post's Grape-NutsIlakee. I'll be back this way later."