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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1948-5-19, Page 6Synopsis Chapter XXXIX: Bartle kills Pringle "to keep hint quiet." Jur nita sees him and, not knowing who he is, captures him. A struggle fol- lows, Juanita stumbles and is over- powered by Bartle. Chapter XL But at the instant he was ready to snuff out this life that threaten- ed hint, Bartle saw two horsemen appro..ching. Juanita utas struggling to shoot. Bartle kicked away her weapon, leaped up and threw himself into his saddle almost in one (notion. He bolted, : pbrrine his mount to a furious gallop, Juanita got up, shaking. Then she, ,00, ,vas on her horse, and was after Bartle at full stride. At last she had seen the killer face to face --the man who was the solitary lone -handed fountain- head of all the trouble in Deep Water Valley. His fare would live in her nt:mory forever! * * * Luridly Michael Valdez cursed the black night, t r had there been moon and stars, he might have found some sign of Juanita. Ever since he left the Aldman farm he had b,en searching for her, for something had 1.o -finial her•. since they had not met there as they had agreed. Once more as he rode the cry of a mountain rat cane front his lips. 'there was no response. And Idiehacl Valdez was filled with fore- boding: when he felt the first big drop of rain strip hint like a pebble. He halted suddenly Iv • Ts an alien ie ears. t � Ilett ( I'C.•.I d bis sound m t s Could mat le Juanita: He waited cautionsiy, by ore tt,irint their usual si •na . !'hon hr nrndr out what the sound was. On the cliff edge of an arroyo rode t then who were talking excitedly. 'lot of what they said was inaudible. But Valdez caught 4823 SIZES k2-20 BODICE CUT 1t9 ONE „PIECE Sx4 P1 CYT IN ONE ICeS See the bodice: 1 hat's ONE piece! The skirt? That's ONE piece tool Simply magic, Patt rn 482.3 has fewest possible seams. 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He saw lanterns an a farm• house porch, many horses picketed nearby, riders still arriving, dis- mounting and entering the house. And as he watched, he felt the very air crackling with the presence of death. * * * Michael Valdez' teeth were clench- ed, Young Straw Aldman had told him how he had burst in upon a tference of cattlemen laying plans for ra.tge war. But this house below was no ranch -house. And about it moved only men in the garb of farmers. Had they, too, been sum- moned t a conference? Was open, ruthless war about t be proclaimed? "Fools!" gritted Valdez. "They fly at erch other's throats, turn on spigots of blood — because they suspect one another. And while they kill each other, somebody else sits b ck and laughs." He dismounted. His wet velvet clothing hugging his limbs, he streaked toward the farmhouse, pull- ing up the soaked scarlet necker- chief s ti f over his face, The front door stood open, and a babble of voices drifted out. Val- dez crossed the porch with the si- lence of a cat. * * * A whiskered man whom Valdez recognized as old Daniel Nelson flung the lid off a new wooden box. The lan.p, suspended from the ceil- ing, threw it- yellow rays upon new Colts and tightly packed boxes of bullets. "I told you me-, all t. come here the next time ructions busted loose in the valley," Nelson said. "I said I'd be ready to tell you what we must do — unless were content to be burned out and killed off like so many rabbits, They tried to burn down Chris Pringle's drying shed tonight. This time they didn't do much damage, but I reckon it shows that we've given the law chance enough to keep peace herr, Now we move," "les Pete Haskell who's at the head of it alit" shouted a man whose hat dripped rain and whose eyes blazed rage. "The Half Circle H Ranch first! That'll teach 'emit" He grabbed for one of the Colts. * e * "You wait, Jim Kier!" commanded Nelson, "The man who takes one of these guns makes vow it'll be used only to collect debts owed. If a building burns in this valley, these guns will back your claim to tl.e right to burn a ranch building, If there's another kinins, in this valley, these guns are to collect a life — but only one for one, We don't want .ny wholesale burning or kill- ing, Those of you who are agree- able to that. — and are ready to abide by the orders -- can help themselves." Men surged towards the table — mon who itched for the tools of death they believed could bring them jnst!ce. Then, as if some Ir- resistahle obstacle had dropped be- tween them and the deadly box, every man halted ad stood still, In the doorway stood a man, his very presence a potent command for silet,e, and attention, The fear- ed, scarlet -masked Caballero Rojo. "Shift!" he said, "All of you. �,+ay from that box." (To Be Continued) Your Handwriting and YouBy Alex, S. Arnott Planning A. Career "I would like to know what my most outstanding characteristics are and also my worst faults. Does my writing indicate that I hare tate ability. to become a writer or a newspaper reporter?" writes Mrs. 1?. M, B. * * * Dlear Mrs, 15. M. 13.—Life's work is too important to plan another person's career by mail and no one with the welfare of enquirers at heart would attempt to choose a vo- cation for them. Personal discussion on all points pertaining to personal history, heredity nand so on would be required, and even then the Final de- cision must be made by the individual, All the analyst can do is to list out- standing qualities shown'in the script together with some suggestions. Your writing is indicative of quick and deep thinking with tendencies toward emotional and sentimental traits. An outstanding characteristic is that you have an intensely investi- gative nature and are at your best when selecting and arranging things logically. You have instinct to recog- nize the most important things and also a rare gift to organize numerous factors to the best advantage. Some of the faults arc that you are a definite thinker and others may consider that you are stubborn and abrupt in speech as you do not do things diplomatically. A vocation that gave you scope to organize colorful arrangements into a display might appeal. A second choice would be employment that re- guires organizing and teaching others. Your outstanding traits would also be very useful to a person desirous of taking up newspaper reporting. Anyone wishing a more complete analysis please send self-addressed, stamped envelope to Alex S. Arnott, 123, 18th Street, New Toronto 14. There is no charge for this service. Sunday School Lesson Rev. R. Barclay Warren Malachi Demands Sincere Religion Malachi 1: 1, 6-9; 2: 13-14; 3: 7-12. Golden Text: Why call ye nue Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Luke 6; 46. It is not unusu 1 for men to cry to God when in distress, But when delivered, it is so easy to forget one's Benefactor. So it was with the exiles after their return from Baby- lon. In spite of many difficulties they were enabled to rebuild their city and the holy temple, but their enthusiasm for the religion of their fathers soon began to wane. Ma- lachi was raised to to call the peoplele li rion. sincere religion. back to 6 In the printed portion of the les- son Malachi speaks of three distinct evils. First; instead of offering of the best of the flocks to the Lord, they presented the blind, the sick and lame. What was no good to them, they gave to God. This teas not only disobedience to God's com- mands, but it illustrated a very un- wholesome attitude on the part of the people. The second evil was unfaithfulness in marital relations. Many men were dealing treacherously by putting away the wires of their youth. The Lord "hateth putting away". The people were also "robbing God" by failing to bring in the tithes and offerings. The giving of the tenth of one's increase or profit be- gan at least as early as Abraham. It was later commanded by the law of Moses. God promised spiritual and temporal blessings if the people would obey the command, It may be bad mathematics to say the nine - tenths will go as far as ten -tenths but many will testify that God's pro- mise, es given by Malachi, is still valid. How Can !? i3y Anne Ashley Q. How can I impart a creamy flavor to soup? A. Place a piece of cheese, about the size of a walnut, in each quart of soup, before serving, and it will impart a rich, creamy flavor. Q. How can I prevent the shells of eggs from cracking when boiling them? A. This will not happen If the eggs are dipped into cold water im- mediately before putting them into the boiling water. Q. How can I restore a sponge that has hardened from not being used? A. Cover the sponge with cold water, to which has been added one teaspoonful of borax. Then boil it for about one minute. Remove the sponge, rub dry borax into it, and then rinse in cold water. Q, How can I sharpen the sewi,. machine needle? A, Try stitching for several inchesthrough a piece of very fine sandpaper, She's Tops on a Tractor—Best form on a tractor, judges agree, is sported by 16 -year-old Phyllis Baum, of Springport, after she competed hi a Jackson County plowing contest. The pretty farmerette placed first among 32 contestants, Husband Courts Married Woman "Dear Anne Hirst: I have a very serious problem. First, about my- self, I was divorced from my first wife. I ant 47 years old, have three married children who • have homes of their own some distance away. "During t h e last war, I met and fell in love with a woman whose husband was in service. We were together constantly. On his returns home, I broke away from her — and married a woman who Inas a small daughter. I never loved her, but I thought I might bring myself to forget the other. "After two years, it is impossible for me to do it. I ant seeing the other person three and four times a week now. My present wife knows about it. I have asked for a divorce, but she refuses even to talk of it. "I know it isn't just to her to be living here. I would rather site were free of Inc. She is a very good woman; but no natter how I try, my heart isn't in our hone. Any ad- vice you can gine me will be ap- preciated. p- Chic " r tri. ted , 1 C 1 Would Wreck Two Homes! * ('laying fair does not matter a * great deal to you, does it? You * made love to one woman while * her husband was serving his conn- * try - a pretty cheap trick, wasn't * it? �'rnn.Jt.tn V V Inae.XWr� A parlor trick worth knowingl Crochet this smart decoration the Old Fashioned Girl chair -set. Done in sections, it's handy pick-up work. Skirt is crocheted in pineapple design a new chair -set idea, Pat- tern 540 has crochet directions. Laura Wheeler's new, improved ,nftern makes needleworlc so aim, ole with its charts, photos, concise 'ircetions, Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS , coins (stamps cannot be accept - '11 for this pattern to the Needle - Taft Dept., Room 604, 371 Bay ,htrret, Toronto. Print plainly PAT- TERN NUMBER, your NAME and ADDRESS, 14 N R ST • * Then you persuaded another wo- * man to marry you. Not because * you Loved her, but for your own * selfish purpose. (I'11 wager you * never told her you were in love * with someone else, did you?) You * accepted her love, and her faith * in you. Now you have outraged * both. * And back you are with the first * one, doing your best to break up * the home site has tried to make * for her husband. — Again, for * your own purpose. * How long do you think you can * get away with it? It would serve * you right if this husband took * things into his own hands. * What price honor — or don't * you remember the word? Do What is Right * You will never have any peace in this world so long as you think * only of your own desires, Your * heart may not be in your home. * but you had better bring it back * there and lock it in — ff your * wife will let y. u. * You never can be happy until * you learn to do what is right. * That is so obvious that you should * not need anybody to advise you. * Stop seeing this ex -soldier's * wife at once. Give her a chance to * rebuild her marriage — that near- * riage which she once betrayed. * Try to restore the wrong you have done your wife who to trusted You. * Cultivate her as You never did * when youGive h t were courting w sher, * her your friendship, at least, and * make up to her for this grief you * have brought upon her. * I think you will be amazed to * discover how happy a good wife * can make a man who gives her the * chance, Evil catches tp with us. Only when we know we are living right can we know peace. If you are con- fused tell Anne Hirst about it. She will help you find courage. Address her at 123, 18th Street, New To- ronto, 14. Advance Notes From the "Ex." Stack 'em up—and collect $501 Maybe you pride yourself 011 your skill at pancake -making. Perhaps your husband has told you, some sunny Sunday morning, that you're just about the best griddle -cake composer in the world. So here's your chance to cash in on your skill. To the maker of the three best pancakes at next Fall's Canadian National Exhibi- tion will go a grant) cash prize of fifty dollars—and there will be other valuable awards for second, third and fourth as well. The C.N.E. will supply all the ma- terials too — all you need is courage enough to enter, and the ability to handle a frying pan. Speed, skill and quality will all be taken into consideration in the judging. And here are a couple of things we almost forgot to mention. The contest is open to men, boys and girls, as well as women. And one of the rules says, "No contestant will be obliged to eat his or her own pan- cakes." Better get busy and go into training, don't you think? Poolfieet of Mecca relieve pain, Wine out corn iwale ealeklv,.ne sur, S"Se, 35e, COe, E1.00. 1MECC4" OINtMEN Busy Little Bees Become Loafers And Turn to Wholesale Robbery How many people, apart from bee- keepers, know that the busy, dndue- trlous bee sometimes turns burglar and leads a life of crime? When the white clover flow ceases, tens of thousands of workers become loaf- ers; out of these—as in human so• ciety—a number become crooks, and once a bee takes to robbing, a robber it remains. Watch a robber come sneaking up to the hive, sidling round corners. II buzzes in a shrill, menacing way, darts at the entrance, sees the guards stiffen at his approach, thinks better of it, sheers off, and begins investi- gating every crevice, trying to squeeze in. Balked, he comes to the front again, buzzes to keep his courage up and intimidate the guards. Wlten two spring at him in mid-air, he dodges, Then he lands on the board, as far front the opening as he can, and waits. Not until he has had sev- eral ereral rough -and -tumbles and been mauled and bitten will be give up and try another hive, Into one, at last, he forces his way; and once inside, provided he is careful, .be will not be noticed, for the workers are too busy. He must not dill himself up with honey too conspicuously—that is all. Replete, he makes a dash for the exit, and more often than not comes out the centre of a struggling knot of guards. He may be killed—or get away. Kr.ows All The Tricks This is the averas e robber, writes Mr. John Crompton, a beekeeper, in a fascinating study, "The Hive". But watch, now, the "old lag" who has been at it for ages. He knows all th. tricks. He is small, shiny, black, because the 'down that normally covers bees has been rubLd from him in a thou- sand fights with guards and by the edges of crevices he has squirmed through. No loud buzzing for him; he sneaks up quietly, unobserved, to reconnoitre. If it is a hot day three or four fanners at the entrance will be busy ventilating the hive, standing motion- less, heads down, wings moving so fast that they are invisible. By a ser- ies of patient, well-timed movements, when their attention is diverted, he edges in behind the rearmost farmers and begins fanning for dear lifel Guards Outwitted Two guards come bustling up, but he is so busy that their suspicions are allayed, and they go away—to return quickly when they notice that he's now fanning in the second row from the entrance, and give him a stricter scrutiny. But the arch -crook sticks on grim- ly until at last he is inside. Or he may play other roles—arrive laden with pollen, looking like an honest labourer, insert himself in the centre Modern Etiquette By Roberta Lee Q. If someone "cuts in" on one's partner dance,would it be at a proper back" on this man to cut a few minutes later? A. No; but you may "cut in" on the third man if you wish. Q. Is it the duty of the hostess to introduce each guest individu- ally to all the others when giving a small luncheon, or allow them to fend for themselves? A. It is her duty to perform all the introductions. Q, If a divorced woman does not resume her maiden name, what name should she use? A. If her maiden name was Jane Doe, and she married Charles Smith, she should sign her name "Mrs. Jane Doe Smith." Q. If one has a sister and her birthday and iter husband's are only a few weeks apart, would it be all right to send then a joint gift? A. Yes. It may be something for the home, or that both both may enjoy equally, and one should ex- plain that it is a joint gift. of a knot of returning workers and march boldly in with tltent. He may even pretend to be one of the guards. Why all this bother, since the am- ount of honey he filches cannot be large? Unfortunately, there is a more serious side, for often robbers are the heralds of desperate war in- volving an appalling death roll, Some colonies may be weak, or housed in warped, badly fitting !lives, and it is round these that the robbers congre- gate, shrilling about the entrance, so that the guards get bewildered, Bees Go Berserk They penetrate the hive and take their booty home. As they unload they are watched by others and fol- lowed, In a twinkling, the air round the weak hive is blackened with fighting bees, the alighting board is a battle- fin'd an inch deep with combatants. Or the grass dying bees writhe in agony by the hundred. The entrance is jammed with maddened strugglers. From inside, too, comes the muffled roar of battle. Returning workers stand numbed by the chaos, not knowing what to do until the sting of an attacker sends them squirm- ing "The savage roar," says Mr. Crompton, "can be heard from an almost incredible distance. 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