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The Seaforth News, 1948-06-10, Page 6'lSALADA TSA OF REVENGE Y A CPC 5 ® P4 • C O L Synopsis Chapter XLII: Valdez asks Haskel to hold hie own men in check for just 48 hours, Haskell's answer is "yes", and once more the men agree to follow their level-headed leader. CHAPTER XLIII His fist swung for her face. And then, as she shrank back with a sharp cry,, Chet Maxon charged from the doorway, Clark Weber jerked his gun from his holster. But in the same heart- beat, Maxon's knuckles thudded on \Veber's ear with a vicious blow. The man's head spun. His knees buckled. The floor came up as he felt his weapon tugged out of his fingers. Chet Maxon backed away, the weapon levelled. "You can clear out of here, Clark — now," Ile said icily, "We're through with you for good and all." "I kidnaped that peon be- cause—" * * * Weber bit off his words. Maxon and Ellen did not know that the captive was E1 Caballero Rojo's henchman. It would be smart to keep them ignorant of that fact. There was still a chance of re- pairing this error, and of catching the •scarlet -masked outlaw. He picked himself up from, the floor. Please go away—and don't come back!" Ellen's voice was sharp. "You'll be anxious enough to find me when Russ Bartle demands the thousand dollars you owe him," Weber jeered. Neither of the Maxons replied. With a shrug Weber went down- stairs with Chet close behind him, still with Clark Weber's own gun trained on hini. And even as they reached the ground floor there came an insistent rapping on the door. He shoved the gun in his belt but kept his hand 'near it. Russ Bartle came in, attempting to hide his jagged nerves behind a smile. It had been a night of terror for him. Pringle butchered. Fashion at its most glamorous! That's Pattern 4520, an intriguing two-piecer with draped neck gay big bow, flip flirty peplum. And Ohl What compliments it will collect! Pattern 4526 comes in sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Size 18 takes 8% yards 89 -inch; 4 yard contrast.. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (25c) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern to Room 804, 371 Bay Street, Toronto, Print plainly SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS, STYLE NUMBER. ISSUE 23 — 1948 The peon a witness to his crime. The riders he had seen—and that group of angry ranchers in con- ference at the valley's edge. He had had no opportunity to make a weak explanation for his late, unceremonious call when he saw Weber hastily and surlily get- ting into his hat and coat, "Going to Gold Creek?" he in- quired hopefully. "Yes — permanently," Web e r growled. "The Weber -Maxon part- nership is dissolved. If you're going to town, Mr. Bartle, we can ride to- gether. I have news that may interest you." * * "Of course I'm going on," Bartle said quickly. "I just stopped in be- cause I happened to be in the neighborhood. He laughed a little apologetically. Also to lix the front of my horse's shoes, if it's agreeable to you boys. Mind if I find a pair of shoes in your blacksmith shop and put them on there?" "Glad to help you," Weber promptly volunteered, and hurried the man through the kitchen before Maxon could make a comment. Horseshoes were the furthest• things from the minds of Bartle and, Weber when they reached the small blacksmith shop beside the barn. "How much will you actually give for El Caballero Rojo? blurted Weber. "I offered to cancel the balance due on the farm," Bartle said, "Any public-spirited citizen would do that to help." "The job's worth morel" Weber snapped. "It's dangerous! Would you give ten thousand dollars?" Bartle laughed shortly. "Ten thousand dollars? You're 1oco1" * * ' * "All right," purred Weber. He picked up the lantern. "Let's get busy with those shoes." Bartle hesitated. "You—er—right sure you could capture him?" "I am—because I know of a -bait that will draw him. But I wouldn't risk my life for less than ten thou- sand, Maybe later I'll ask fifteen. The longer a man thinks about the risk, the greater it seems, under- stand?" "I'll pay ten," Bartle scowled as reluctantly he gave in. "But only because—" • "Because you fear him more than you do anybody else. I'in on to you, Bartle." Weber smiled wisely. "For five weeks you haggled about the price of this place. Two hun- dred dollars stood between us. We had to give way. Yet now you're ready to part with ten thousand dollars. For the common good of„ the country?" Weber laughed, "Bartle, I wasn't born yesterday." * * * Weber stepped out into the moon- light. Freezing in a grotesque pos- ture, he stared wild-eyed at the corner of the barn. He moved for- ward, peering around the corner of the buiding. Was his invagination working overtime, or had he actu- ally seen a shadowy shape and something that glittered silver? Weber headed swiftly for Gold Creek. A man who had such vast holdings as Bartle had, who had a stake in all of it, could not carry all his business dealings in his head. Weber felt certain that Bartle's office would yield something upon which he could base his firm con- viction that the landowner was playing a game in the dark. And Clark Weber had to have something to hold over Bartle's head! * * * No time was wasted in exuber- ant greetings when their signal cries eventually reunited Juanita de Cuevas and Michael Valdes. They merely stood looking at each other, making no attempt to say in words what they felt. "Juanita," he said then, swiftly returning to their business matters, "tell me—" Briefly and rapidly she related her adventures with Clark Weber, and with the rider on the range—the man whose name she did not know. (To Be. Continued) Here's A New Use For "The.Hair Of The Dog"—These are Sarnoyede Siberian Sled Dogs, and believe it or not, the coat worn by Anne McCauley in the picture was made from wool taken from the two white beauties. It took a year's combing from this pair, and two more like them; to make enough material for the coat, which Mrs. H. F. Smith of Toronto, who owns the dogs, values at five hundred dollars. Both the coat and the dogs will be shown at this year's C.N.E. ANNE I4IRST t—idowl. ?ragtag., atti4442147t Real Reason For Engagement Period "DEAR ANNE HIRST: In a week or two I plan to give ivy, girl an engagement ring. But something has come up, and I feel you're the only one who can tell me what to do, " My girl says she loves me, and I am sure she does. She wants to be engaged— ' but she also ants to keep on going out with other men until we get married. "I feel an engagement should be a 'trial period', and we should both stop seeing anyone else. Her atti- ` tude makes vie think that maybe she is not really in love with nne. "She is in another town, and I'll be here for three months more. I get off every other week end, and I've tried to be with her, all that time, and give her a good time and all she wants. But when I'm gone she goes out, and she wants to keep on doing so. "Please let me know what is best to do. I plan to show her what you write. I want to do what's right, no matter what I•have to go throuh." Old -Fashioned Idea? * I am resigned to being dubbed * old-fashioned when I tell you 725 a Art.esV V IneeX-vt , You can make this beautiful pic- ture so easily! It's Inexpensive and simple to embroider in wool or cot- ton. Frame or line it. Artistic etltchery—a lovely pic- ture for any room. Pattern 725 has transfer of 18x19% Inch picture. Laura Wheeler's new, Improved pattern makes needlework so sim- ple with its charts, photos, concise directions. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS in coins (stamps cannot be accept- ed) for this pattern to the Needle- craft Dept., Room 604, 871 Bay Street, Toronto. Print plainly PA T'TERN NUMBER, your NAME and ADDRESS * that 1 agree with you entirely. * The period of engagement is, in- * deed, a trial period. It gives both * young people the chance to get * better acquainted, to learn how to * adjust differences, to plan their * future in all its thrilling details. * It is the time to dream dreams * and talk about them; to grow * closer together, now that their * life is to be lived together. It * should be the most beautiful per- * iod in their lives up to that time. * If you two must be separated * for the next few months, you can * reveal your ideals through letters * almost as satisfactorily; some- * times one who is inarticulate * shows himself more clearly that * way. And certainly the girl should * not need the excitement of other * men's companionship to keep tier * happy. She can wellinvest her * leisure in learning more of home- * making than she knows, and in * informing herself more thorough- * ly about her husband's career. The Great Adventure * I know that many modern * couples do not spend their en- * gagement this way. They keep * on clashing about, living their * former social lives, going out * with anyone they want to, ex- * hausting themselves physically * and spiritually, Yet everyone * knows the. two are soon to be * married. Ilow much more satis- * Eying to start right now prepar- * ing themselves for the greatest * adventure in their lives! * I hope you will show this to * your fiancee. If she wants' to pre- * sent her side, I'll be glad to read * her letter. But before I do, I'd * like to say that I feel she should * consent to your plan if only be- * cause you ask her to. * * * Your engagement should be the happiest time you've ever had in your life up till now. Make it so. If you have any differences, Anne Hirst can steer you right. Address her at 123 18111 Street, New Tor- onto 14. Just For Fun Many amusing stories are told of the late Calvin Coolidge, one- time President of the United States—a man famous alike for his dislike of making long speeches and of spending money. One of the best is about the time when his wife fell for the persuasions of a travelling book salesman—and paid fifteen dol- lars, for a 1500 -page "medical ad- viser" When the salesman had de- parted, leaving the book, doubts began to assail Mrs. Coolidge and she thought, with great mis- givings, of what her husband would say when he heard of her purchase, and what it had cost. Finally she decided to say nothing about It -but to, put th4 book op the library table and await the results, To her great surprise Coolidge didn't even mention it, either that first night or on several days following. Mrs. Coolidge just couldn't, understand it—until one day she happened to open the volume, and discovered that her husband had written a brief note on the flyleaf, 1"I have looked all through the 1200 pages of this work very carefully" it said, "and 1 find no cure whatever for a sucker," Short Shift—Here's the latest in fashions for dreaming. This shorty night - gown, recently displayed in a fashion show, is reportedly -based on reports of such creations in Lana Turner's trousseau. YourHandwriting and 1 ouBy Alex. S. Arnott The Selfish Handwriting Dear Mr Arnott: I --would ap- preciate an analysis of my hand- writing. My friend and I have had some serious quarrels lately, for which he blames my selfishness in most cases. I would like to know if there is evidence of this in my writ- ing. Your writing is rather indicative of the opposite, as there are signs of willingness to make sacrifices and co-operate with others for the common good. Selfish people usually write straight up and down, and not on a slant as shown in your writing. They also repeatedly curl back on their final letters as though turning everything toward themselves for personal benefit. Small hooks at the beginning of their words reveal their real intentions, to get what they can, to hold what they have, and to look for more. Such writing lacks genuine consideration for others and has a flair of vanity as shown by oversized capital letters. Compare this with your hand- writing and you will note that none of the selfis:l , are present, But you are sensitive to criticism and this may have sore bearing on frOUr probleiti: It would be interesting to com- pare your script with an example of your friend's writing. 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 By Rev. R. Barclay Warren,. MI Men, Who, Dared to Stand Foil God Daniel 3:4-7, 13-18; 6:10. Golden ` Text — But if not, be it known unto thee, 0 ,g, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship thy golden image .whichthou haat set up, - Daniel 3:18. "To do. as others do" is certainly the inviting course in life. "To be different" is deliberately sought and enjoyed only by the most eccentric. However there have been occasions and will continue to be, when the Christian must steer his course contrary to the tides of public opin- ion. The Christian is ordinarily a law-abiding citizen respectful ,of those in authority. But let "the powers" require that which de- mands a r1An3 of his God and it becomes immediately evident that his heavenly citizenship is of pri- mary importance. The three He- brew children r*fused to bow to the image. They .replied to the king,. "If it be so,' our God, whom we serve, is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace ...'But if not, be it known unto thee, 0 king, that we will not serve thy gods." God did miraculously deliver them. * * * Likewise Daniel refused to obey the decree to offer prayer only to the king. He prayed three times • day as formerly, addressing him- self to Almighty God, God pre- vented the hungry lions from harm- ing him. These men were not pre- sumptuous nor discourteous. But. God came first in their lives. They would sooner die in the faith than live in luxury out of it. This generation has had its heroes, too. Niomeller and many like him faced death rather than teach the pagan ideology of Hitler. There are still men and women who dare to stand for God. Testing times are ahead. Who knows but some of us may be called upon to seal our testimony with our blood. Will we be faithful unto death and receive the crown of life? Lucky or Unlucky? It is confusing to read of one- year -old Beverly Smith, who will never be able to feel pain. Should people be glad for her or sorry? Pain is not popular, but it has its uses. Ltitle Beverly is already s trial to her parents because she goes around bumping her head and burning her hand and thinking noth- ing of it. If she gets appendicitis, how will they know? If she breaks a leg, she may injure herself badly because there will be no pain to warn her to -lie still, If she misbehaves, her parents will not be able to use spanking as a method of controlling her. Scien- tists say that If pain were not use- ful, evolution would have elimin- ated it. Brooklynese Those prize items appearing in ex amination papers that make the teach- er's burden a lighter one are again making the rounds. Here's one of the latest: "A porpblse is what everyone should have in life." RObMS BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED $1.50 up HOTEL METROPOLE NIAGARA FALLS sore. - C.N.a. 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