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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1948-1-21, Page 6s Synopsis CHAPTER ' XII: Juanita finds the brother of the boy killed at Don Attero's Cross. He is Burr Ald- man, nicknamed "Straw' because of his red hair. CHAPTER XXIII "I see fire. I come fast. I hear shots. I think maybe I am of help, senor, but —" The youth in rag- ged clothes looked at the remains of Pop Aldman. "I ata too late. "Yes," Straw Aldman said dully, "Too late," "Maybe I can do something for you?" "No." Straw Aldman shock his head, "I'm pulling out as soon as my brother Sant gets back—home," "Your brother?" The voice was thick with pito, for the eyes of the young Spanish stranger were cn the Imoflrrints of a horse — fres:( prints of a horse that had recently been there. And almost as recently — just a little while before — those same hoof - prints had been at Don Attero's Cross. "Your brother?" the stranger re- peated, the soft voice husky. "Yes. He went up on Mission Ridge to attend to a chore. I'tn ex- pecting him back most any minute," "Nineteen maybe he was, your brother " the stranger asked. "Hair like straw — more light than your own? Blue shirt? Siwcs, not boats?" Burr Aldman nodded. "That's Sam, all right. You know him? You've run across hire maybe?" The young stranger was hard Pressed for words: "Amigo," lir said gently, "Sam does uot conic back." "What?" the strangled cry came from young Aldinaa's choked throat. "It is true. Sats and this old man here — they are together now, Sabe?" "You mean that Sash is dead:'" Straw Aldman shouted as he took a quick step forward. sieerssitereaysit 4881 sizes 2.20 Smart stra'.egy thi, --- a smooth frock designed to da right by your figure! Plus the added glamour of embroidery to frame your face. Pattern 4881 i, divinely dateable! Pattern 4881 cone, in sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Size to, 3Ti yds. 39• its, Embroidery transfer included Send TWENTY-FIVE CENT'S (28c) in cam, (,tamps cannot be aei'eptcd) .;or this pattern to room 421, 73 Adelaide St. \\', Toronto, Print plainly SIZE, NAME, AD. RESS, STYLE NUMBER. "Si." Juanita de Cuevas pointed to the distant cross and reverently crossed herself. "He is there, aenlgo, hanged by some devil," "Sam I" Slowly the truth seeped into Straw Aldman's mind, ate into his heart like poison. "That leaves — just me," he said, his voice tight with bitterness, "for them to get, Well, they had better do it plenty pront!" His voice broke. His lips clamped shut, and the line of them was like a twisted scar. Juanita understood. She had known a like shock and grief her- self. "You try to find this killer, no?" she asked. "Not just one of them!" Aldman burst out. "All of them! And most especially a rattlesnake named Pete Haskell who is the ringleader of the whole killing beefnten outfit!" 5, X: * "And you, amigo?" Juanita said softly. "You think you fight long, alone? Oh, no, they make you a candle. Puff! You are finished." "I don't know who you are strang- er," the young fanner said, "but I'll say this much and no more. I say I'll kill every last one of them before I'm through!" "There is touch law in this coun- try, amigo," Juanita said. "In the town of Gold Creek Sheriff Lands is said to..,, But I see that there is no restraint to hold you. Good luck." The young Spanish stranger held out a friendly hand of sympa- thy and understanding. "Adios. \Vho knows but that you shall not fight alone, after all? For it said by my people that El Caballero Rojo has heard of the plight that has fallen over this valley, and that he is somewhere around." The tattered, youthful stranger turned swiftly mounted the horse that stood near with reins dragging and faded away into the night. Burr Aldman stared until the stranger was a speck in the distant gloom — and then gone from sight. But the stranger's words were stilt poignantly present with him. He, too, knew of the legend of L•1 Cabal- lero Rojo, the friend of the poor, the righter of wrongs. So that man of mystery was here! Had perhaps heard of the indignities that were being heaped on the heads of the tobacco farmers by the imperious, grasping beefnten of the community. \Vas he here to help the tobacco Wren? But Straw Aldntau knew that he must be off to see Russ Bartle. Must seek the advice, the help of the man Itis father said was a good man, and could be depended on for aid. Taking only long enough to re- move his father to the house, Burr Aldman saddled his horse, mounted, and set oil to bring home his brother and care for him, That done, during what seemed like an eternity of grid, the sole retraining member of the Aldman family again mounted and headed for the Bartle ranch. Bartle, known as the most pros- perous tobaco farmer and landowner in Deep Water \'alley, had just fin- ished scribbling an entry in the books open before him when knuckles rapped on the door. He went to the door, pulled the lever that drew back the spring lock and peered into the darkness. As he recognized his visitor a smile spread over his thin face. His palms rubbed together with plea- sure and satisfaction, Howdy, Burl" he greeted hearti- ly. "Glad to see you. Come right The last of the Aldntans walked into the gloouty office as if his feet were leaden weight+. A broken man, and bitter, he dropped heavily into the nearest chair. "They got us, Mr. Bartle!" he said abruptly. "They burned our drying shed; they burned our crops anti all, '!'hey" -- a lump swelled in his throat, ail but choking hint -- "they killed Dad and Sam." Your Handwriting and You Alex Sy Arnott Your Trail of ink Tells a Story This is the age of re,tarot, with the engined' and his research of metals to determine their quality and grade, the -food chemist with hi; research of fond products, attd tate industrialist in his research for more and better production, They are ever analysing the strength attd weaknees of their pro- ducts in their search for quality, the goal of perfection. 5 1• 1: Handwriting attalysis is concerto ed with the research of character front handwriting, the measure of strength and weakness of the in- dividual personality. Your mental ability, habits and moods, traits and aptitudes, good, bad or in- different ndifferent are on display to the handwriting analyst by the trait of ink you leave ort paper, The strok- es of your writing, the dotting of the letter "i,"the crossing of the letter "t," are all different to an- other's writing, indicating each ittdividual.'s traits as distinctly as night is from day. The interesting feature of hand- writing analysis is that it shows the trend of thought, desire, am- bition mbition and depth of emotional feel- ing of the writer, fully revealing his character on paper. How well do you know these personal characteristics? Where lies the ability, purpose and strength of character in your handwriting? Anyone wishing a more complete analysis please send self-addressed stamped envelope to Boa' 13, room 421, 73 Adelaide St. i!%est, Toronto. There is no charge for this service. Half -Pint of Scotch—A wee verrrsion of the Highland Fling was performed on the deck of the Queen Mary as the ship docked in New York. Four-year-old Laraine Ross and her three-year-old brother, Michael, who cause from London to make Los Angeles their new home, are the artists. They look happy—vurrry happy—about the whole thing. -ANNE � SCJ Dissatisfied With Negative Husband' MOST WIVES who write me are *complaining about the dreadful * things their husbands do. They drink, they are abusive, they run around with other women, they don't pay their bills, and 5o on But today one wife is fed Up with a hus- band because of what he does NOT do. * He never compliments her. If * she dressers up is new clothes, his * only comtnent is. "Honey, you're * the prettiest girl in the world!" * And she knows he doesn't even see * what she has on, * He won't leave hone at night. * If site wants to go to a show, he * says, "Go ahead. But being with * you is good enough for ate." * He doesn't like company. "I * like to he alone when I corse home. * Don't invite those people again," * He doesn't talk to her. Never * discusses his work, nor anything * else. Just says yes or no to her * questions. She complains. "Some- * timesI (visit he was the kind that * did fuss, so I could hear f»m * talk!" • HAS HIS POINTS ..However, she tries to do hint Ps - Hie. She tells me he las never taken a drink. He hsotides well for her and their daughter, Never questions how she spetnds the income, nor where she goes, Never has been late coming Itonte, • He is not affectionate, she .says. "Never kisses me unless 1 ask hint to. So you see, Anne Hirst, what 1 art rip against!" I know just thousands of wives who wish to heaven they'tt'ere sip against only this. This wife does not realise halo fortunate she is among women, She doesn't see that she is snaking her husband the most contented of risen, completely happy in his home life, de- voted in his inarticulate way to his wife and daughter. Not for her are the fr,:rs of ,so 7110111' married (Women as they grow Oiler', This man is her runt for the rest of her life, and she'll never have to worry about any other nontntt. Something new! Something smart for your dieing room! Pine• wheel center of doily—circled by pinwheels, Fascinating created Needlewoman's delight — this striking doll;. Pattern 938 has di- rections for two doilies, Laura Wheeler's new, improved pattern makes needlework so sim- ple with its charts, photos, con- cise directions. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS in coins (stamps cannot be accept- ed) for this pattern to Needlecraft Dept., room 421, 73 Adelaide St. West, Toronto. Print plainly PAT- TERN NUMBER, your NAME and ADDRESS "Good God, Burr!" Bartle was shocked out of his habitual calor, "IIow in all thunder — who..,, By heavens above, I'll — The yuung matt nodded durably. "They plugged Dad right before my eyes, before I could reach liar. He — I — we wasn't either of us armed. By the time I got in and out of the house to get a gun, it was too late. The rotten skunk had managed to get clean away." He sighed heavily as lie brushed te fist across his smarting eyes. "You chased hits, of course? Bartle's lynx eyes narrowed at the question. "No:" Young .-Aldman shook his head, "I should hate — but how could 1? There was Dad lying is his back all twisted up with pair; attd —"lle "'I'n why the devil didn't Sant—" "Hann had gen::• up on Mission Ridge to the Nelson house on a chore for Dad. I didn't have any kind of an idea what had happened till a Itlexican carte by and told ole that Sam writ., — we., spiked to Don Attero's Cross," ('I'n I r (iseenurd). 1SS('1i How Can I? By Anne Ashley Q. How can I make a good me- tal polish A. By using one cup of cigar ashes, mixed with two tablespoon- fuls of bicarbonate of soda, bring- ing it to a smooth paste with water. Use on a clean cloth, rub- bing vigorously. Q. flow can I prevent drawers from sticking. A, They will rot stick if floor wax is rubbed on the slides and also on the drawers Polish well, because unless rubbed in thorough' ly, the wax forms a sticky coat- ing. Q. How sal, ! kill the odor of perspiration? A. Bathe in a solution of bi- carbonate of soda in water. Q. How can I keep onions for a Iott!f tine? A. Onions will keep for a much longer time if they are dried thor- oughly in the stn, then tied in bunches and suspended by strings from the attic ceiling. if'hat she misses are the attentions, the compliments, the little tender- nesSCSt fort. tt'ltirItt. ec'ery't tt/0ntatt ~'earns, One reason for this is that she has been sirkly during almost all their married life she has had several operations, she tells me. and naturally sire is overly sensitive, 1'ct to offset that, she has complete free' dont to enjoy her friends during the day, to employ her afternoons as site pleases, to make her personal life as exciting as she wants to. .She rannot change her husband. He was always so, 1 crpeet. il7hat she can do is to realise that his very presence, night after night, in his home is the greatest compliment ire ran pay her. It is his way of show- ing her holt' dear she is to hint, hots supremely contented he finds his life with iter. To "E,r'TF.' Relax. Count your blessings. Remember, if your ltas- bandr doesn't( effervesce because you're wearing a new dress or have had a permanent, he will never see the wrinkles and gray hair that hitt rattle as the years pass by. II'e can't have everything, you know. Read this column every day, and contrast your marriage with those, whose l griefs are related here. 'on will rmliae how blessed you are, There is no perfect husband( I£ you are dissatisfied with yours, per- haps Anne Hirst can show you how to appreciate him more. Write her, frankly, at Box A, Room 421, 73 Adelaide St. West, Toronto, Sunday School Lesson By Rev R°relay Warren Our Relationship To God Romans 8;12-17; 31-35 • Golden Text -,-The spirit himself bearetlt witness with our spirit, tltnt we are the children of God.— Romans 8:16. Jesus said to a group 08 his countryntett, "You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires", (Jolut 8:1.1. Paul, while admitting that all are under sin, (Ro, 4:9) points the way to a better state of living. We may be justified by faith (5:1) and conte into the 'relationship 01 sonship with God.. Then we no longer do the devil's desires, Neither do we fufill the sinful lusts of the flesh but are led by t' ' Spirit of God. Hereafter not on! is our external life altered but our heart attitude to God is changed. No more are we in slavish fear, for we are now the children of God. This fact is borne to our conscious- ness by the holy Spirit Himself. It is not a faint hope, but a blessed reality. We know. * * * Being a son affords many privc- leges. The director of a radio program waited for two hours in order to see a college president, While he waited, a ten-year old - boy cause in and immediately enter- ed the president's office, The ex- planation; he was the president's son. Being a child of God secures for us the guidance of the Spirit of God. It makes us heirs of God, and joint -heirs with Christ. In view of this the questions are very ap- propiate, "If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared' not hissown San, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with hint also freely give us all things?" This' Son is now at God's right hand interceding for us. * e With such unlimited resources available there is no need for defeat. Tribulation, distress, persecution, fanzine, nakedness, peril, or sword may conte. But "in all these things we are more than conquercrs,' through ]tint that loved us'. Indeed. there is nothing in the whole uni- verse that can separate us front the God, whirls is in Christ Jesus our Lord. This is the way for victor ions living, There is no need for defeat. Keep your eyes on Jesus Doctor's Plan: A Cow a Day An old'fesltioned country doctor is reported as taring set up the plan of keeping thirty-four cows as part of his "medical" equip- ment, Dr. Henderson Irwin's bene• wheat and !restorative scheme is td lend one of his Aesculapian cows 10 a cowless patient. The under- standing is that the doctor gets back the first calf as interest on the bovine loan. And the patient gets plenty of fresh milk and, pos- sibly, some fresh butter, says the New Yorlc Herald Tribune, A country doctor, of course, is one of the world's best students of life es it is lived front cradle to the grave front sulphur and molas- ses to penicillin. Over years of itinerant pr :Lice, of seeing chit- ' d'en grow up from transportation In baby carriages and buckboards to that of jeeps and motor ambu- lances, such a doctor becomes much more than an aging medi- cal man with a black bag, a pres- cription blank, and a bill twice a year. Ile becomes as sagely ex- perienced as Dr. Irwin, who knows that a cow a 'day is a way of re- storing health and tvho can declare that no country couple should be granted a marriage license unless they are able to prove that they own at least one cow as a four - legged basis for a future family's well-being and a daily source of something to put over hot corn meat mush at supper time. Dr. Irwin's cow -a -day plan de- serves applause and imitation, we believe, in any section where par ture lots and peaked patients exist in the same neighborhood. and draw heavily on the Divine resources so freely placed at your disposal and victory is sure. If people everywhere would only take this way how much better the "news" would iret flow happier would we all bel TELL 'YOUR FAMILY you intend to make Maxwell }louse your regular coffee. They'll all love it because it's Blended by Experts for, Extra-smoothz extra -full. bodied flavor. 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