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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1944-12-28, Page 3• • The Jade Co By .MARY IMLAY TAYLOR . CHAPTER II "1 believe you'll go," he said gay- ly, "you look game! I'll tell you — if you carry it off well, if yoti get invited to that precious dinner afterwards, I'll give you half five 'hundred dollars," Mark shook his head. "That's conditional. Your friend here has given me to understand that I'll fail anyway; be frozen. out by the lady. In that ease. I'd get nothing — according to your conditions..1 won't go a step unless I get the five hundred down and my clohtes. I've none for the occasion, gentle- men,' he added with a twisted smile •that the older one- caught with some uneasiness. Teddy laughed boisterously. "You're right, old thing; that's fair, I'll put up the stakes and I'll get you rigged out; now, what about it? Mark looked roni one to the other thoughtfully. "One thing mare who's • the lady?" "I don't think you've any right to ask yeti" broke in Archie. "I don't go unless I know," I`Iark retorted tersely, "Olt, conte on — he's got to know!" Teddy said. "It's Mrs. Lynn, she was a Vandevere. Now, do you know?" Mark shook his head, "I'm not up — in Burke's Peerage.". Teddy laughed boisterously. "She's Burleson's sister-in-law; she receives for him — Burieson's the millionaires" • Burleson? Mark Grant stared at them. How small the world wast This man had been one of his dead uncle's close friends, he had even testified at the trial! Archie looked at him curiously, "You know that name?" Mark nodded; the idea caught him; to conte face to face with his own old world again! But' he an- swered laconically.. "I've heard it" Teddy was getting anxious, "Now you know — is it a bargain?" "It's a bargain if I've nothing else to do—nothing but to try to pass a famous hostessand spend an hour at a social function." "That's all, absolutely all, on niy honor, unless you bit the bull's- eye and get a bully dinner," said Ted, "and it's five hundred dol- lars and your clothes," "Done!" said Mark recklessly. Alright ?Ir,—?" Archie looked. hard at Mark. "Suppose you tell ire your navies first," he said coolly. "Ily name's Theodore Banks," said the younger out, reddening a little, "they call me 'Ted'; this is my best friend and relative, Archi- bald Landon," he chuckled irresist- ibly,' "one of the old Landons. That's why he's so fiat with the lady; he's sure to get to the din- ner; he had a grandfather! I'm on the democratic side of the house; I'm Teddy Banks, and she doesn't like' it. Sounds common, don't you You Will Enjoy Staying At The ST. REGIS HOTEL TOltIN7`U r /k., Room .r 115 1111111, 5 bun, er and Telephone. Single, 0L.Se up— Double, 03.50 1,p. Y Good toned, Dining nn11 (Viae. Inn Nlgrblly. Sherbourne at Carlton Tel. RA. 4135 eayache Nothiegismote depres- sing than headaches... \Why suffer?..,Lambly's ; will give instant relief. Lsnsbly'sisgoodforcer. ( - ache,roains.in W1 othache,9 p cgad/stomach.bowels. back, HEADACHE POWDERS w WILLIAMS CAMPHORATED MUSTARD CREAM Stimulates circulation and' \breaks con estieM preventing eonlpiks. •tlons of a serWus nature before It is too late.' Allows a restful night for rapid recovery. Y1UIr3 I rI aaTO 0JtTIAI Will 15 OR It Oa 011 ISSUE 53 -1044 see, like mudbanks, eh? Now, what's yours?" " Mark hesitated for the twentieth. part of a second, but his 'case was ancient history, these two young fellows would not go back fifteen years; still there might be others —yet he scorned a falsehood. "Mark Grant," he said. As he had supposed, it conveyed nothing. • "We'll change it for tonight;" Banks .said, frowning and trying to think of a name. "She doesn't - carc how tough a fellow is if be's got sonic old name, Dutch, Huge - not, Colonial—some old thing." Teddy Banks jumped to his feet and cried; "Come on, we'll go and get the clothes!" The preliminaries of getting clothed, coached by Teddy Banks, and hurried- 'from pillar to post, took up the brief interval before the entertainment. It was -late in the afternoon, in fact, ttthen Mark found himself in charge of Archie Landon, on his way to earn the money in his pocket. He had no time to even consider the miracu- lous change from twenty cents to five hundred dollars, but he was aware that—clad like a man of ,the, world—he had more than passed muster with Teddy Banks. \Vhen that young man saw him in the proscribed raiment lie had given vent to hilarious delight. "13y George, you'll do it—Mrs. Lynn will think you're a prince in disguise!" Then he sobered for a moment. "I say, who are yau, any- way? You belong to—what's the saying? — the clothes -wearing race!" "It's quite a while since my an- cestors left off feathers and a blan- ket," Mark bad replied• dryly. "Of course I can take you in— . that's easy," Archie said tersely, "but Mrs. Lynn won't like it. She likes to be asked ahead and to know who the Man is; it's one of her rules. But that's not the test, After thereception she asks a few, a select few to stay to dinner. Ted's wager is- that she'll ask any man in a clean shirt; he swears she will; I know she .won't. She'll prob- ably freeze you at the start. Ted will lose, but you're paid, The point is this: I'll be left out, too, because I'm • bringng you in un- invited; that's in the wager, too," "Hard on you," said Mark, "as far as '1 can see it's up to the to make such a good impression she'll ask us both to dinner. "I -hope you don't. that's all!" Landon rctorcd acidly. "i don't mind losing the wager, but—con- found it, I don't—well, I hate to do the thing!" Mark stopped him, "Suppose we call it off; I'll give back the cash," Landon shook his bead gloom- ily. "Can't! It's made with Banks. I'ni in for 1t, but—" he turned a hard, cold look on- his companion —"if you trespass- on this, he stopped, something in Mark's look stayed him. "I say," he added hurriedly, "you may be all right; you look like a gentleman, I admit it, but I hate the whole darned business," "Being a gentleman, I know you do," Mark retorted grimily. "I'd as lief .rive it up as not, myself." "Ton late, we're at the door!" Landon waved his walking -stick toward the long striped caterpillar awning stretched across the pave- ment from a fine house on the corner. "That's 113urleson's; Mrs. Lynn receives for him; he's her brother-in-law, a widower,no children, lie's the guardian of his, wife's niece, that's all." Mark said nothing, but he was aware that Landon gave hini an other uneasy look, then they en- tered the awning and fell into line with the guests who were already acsending the carpeted steps; a few were coming out; many were going in. Archie was greeted here and there as they went up to the wide open door. HIe seemed to have many friends; some stopped for a word, but Mark noticed that he was not presented and smilers a little to himself. Bet his thoughts were busy; he knew Burleson, had Would ]mown hini well as a boa. 4 ,i theg reat ruin remember the sev- enteen -year-old lad the had helped send to prison? Mark ,thought t101, but if lie did—Teddy Banks would., lose his wager! • (To Be Continued) SCANTY - - -"BUT IT'S ALL VELVET Just to give you winterbound readers something to look forward • to the comely model in the photo above was snapped at a recent New York fashion show, where she modeled this black velvet seantyswim. California designer Cole says you'll see it on next summer's beaches, Eat More Potatoes For Your Health Avoiding potatoes for fear of getting fat? Then, here's inter- esting news from the Nutrition Division, Ottawa. One medium sized potato contains fewer calories than a chocolate bar, a serving of apple pie or a serving of un -iced cake. So, next time, think before choosing between dessert and po- tatoes. The importance of potatoes in She diet was recognized in Europe in the 17th century when it was discovered that scurvy followed in the wake of potato famines. Many years later it was discovered that scurvy resulted from lack of vita- min C, the anti -scorbutic vitamin, which potatoes supplied. Vitamin C also helps to promote growth, helps in the formation of teeth and in - building up resistances to disease. Potatoes are also a good source or iron, the mineral which is necessary for red bood and good health. Without a serving every day it is quite possible that there would be a deficiency of vitamin C in Canadian diets, even with a daily serving of citrus fruit or tomatoes. The preparation of potatoes is important in order to retain fohd value. They should never be soaked . in cold water before cooking and should be cooked in a covered pot tvith a minimum of water. For further retention of nutrients, boiling or baking in their jackets is advisable. Baking is the best method of all. How Can 1? By Anne Ashley Q. How can I make a filler for floor cracks? A. Make a paste of 2 cups of floor, 1 tablespoonful of alum, and 3 quarts of water. Soak pieces of newspaper in this solution and boil well; stirring constantly. Use a putty knife to fill in the cracks. After the paste has hardened, apply 0 stain, and the filled cracks will hardly be iisible. • Q. How can I store white gar- ments so that they will not turn yellow? A. Wrap 'therm up in blue tissue paper. Or, take an old sheet, dip it into strong laundry bluing water, and when cry wrap the garments in this. - Q. How can 1 lighten the color of my skin? A. If the face is given frequent applications of buttermilk the skin will be lighter. Q. How can I restore a shrunken wool sweater back to its original shape? A. Wet the sweater, drop it into a pillow case, hang the pillow case Oh the line by the hem and let water drip into it, Do not wring the sweater. Or, pin it to a sheet, Measuring so that it is the cor- rect size, and allow to dry. Q. How can I steam velvet to freshen it? A. 'Stretch the velvet right side up over a bowl that is two-thirds full of boiling water, and brush the nap gently with a soft brush. Baked Harz For New Year Dinner Baked Ham :t sinuked hatia 2 cups fruit juice 1 cup brown sugar 2 dozen whole cloves Place the haul rind side up, on an open roasting -pan. Bake in a slow oven (325 degrees) for 18 - minutes per pound for the average size ham, 10 to 12 pounds; 16 to 17 minutes for larger hams, 12 to 16 pounds. When sham has been hakecl for required length of time rehiove from oven and cut away the rind, Score Sons with a sharp knife, rub sugar .over surface and stick with cloves. Pour 1 cup fruit 1111 juice over it. Re- turn to oven and lat 400 )msec tree ' g 2 mr gees for „u min. Utes, Basle frc- ltteully with re- maining rim of juice, 1 if tits ham is precooked, it needs only to be heated thoroughly before the glazing. Creamy Mustard Sauce cup sugar • teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks 1 cup scaided milk • cup prepared nruytarll 2 tablespoonsvinegar- t small sprig choppel 1113115 74 teaspoon allspice teaspoon celery salt 4 teaspoon paprika Dash of tabasco 1ce s ripe olives. 65icsrp o cs. Mix sugar, salt and egg yblks to- gether, beating well. Add to scald- ed milk in top of double boiler. Mix • together mustard, vinegar, thyme, allspice, cei iS salt ) a ia and ta- basco, basco, Add slowly to mill and egg mixture. Cool, over hot water, stir- ring constantly until mixture thick- ens. Just before serving garnish top of sauce with olives, CHRONICLES j of GINGER FARM! Isn't it a dreadful thing to tell homecomers you don't want them to stay as long as they would like to? Dreadful or not, -that's what" I did. You see Daughter and her friend were here for. the week -end and Daughter thought it might be a, good idea to stay over and take the 740 in the morning instead of going back Sunday night. Her idea met with a very cold reception from ire. I knew who would do the worrying about getting away in the morning; I knew who wouldn't be able to find her gloves at the last minute, and Partner knew who would be required to hitch the team to the car if, by some unlucky chance, the weather should turn stormy and the lane 1111 in over- night, So Daughter and friend dune fully gave up their plans for stay- ing over and took the evening train. And this moraine; we awoke to find a wild snowstorm blowing from the cast! * * Really there are times when members of my own family can even snake rile mad. There is Daughter, born and raised on a farm, and .in her school days quite accustomed to sallying forth one and a half miles to school, often knee-deep in snow, but of course, well protected with galoshes and. oversocks — and now, because she has been away for a few years, has no more sense than to comm hone with little bits of shoes and no rub- bers. It makes me feel like a mo- ther (Iuck wlio has raised a brood of chicks and can't understand why they are do different, * * * Daughter was quite well pleased with our migration tothe south and after seeing the changes we -had Made she was able to think up more ways for us to spend motley than I ever dreamed of. And dreaming is as far as we shall ever get in re- gard to most of her schemes. Being By. Gwendollne P, Clarke • • 1 young, Daughter is naturally an- xious to put the arent on a certain amount of"style," but Partner and I being well, not so young, are more inclined to say "Never mind the style give us comfort and warmth and we'll be quite satis- fied." Of course comfort and style are not incompatible but it so often happens one has to choose between the two. * * Well, our other infant is over- seas — that is to say, he is in Eng- land. And very happy and content- ed to be there. The first letter we got from him was mailed from England on December 2. and was hi our mailbox on the morning of December 0. He doesn't seem to be far away when letters come so quickly. This will naturally be our son's first Christmas away from Canada but we are hoping he will get leave and be able to spend Christmas with his grandma and aunt. It is nice to know that he will have a home in England whenever lie needs it — in fact 1. might say severi.l hollies. And it will be won- derful fur Grandma to have one of her own kith and kin carte to visit her with all the latest news about her family in Canada. \\e are look- ing forward eagerly to letters from Bob, because seeing things with new eyes, be will probably tell us more than we get from most peo- ple. Of course there is always the censor to consider but as I told Bob when I wrote there are all kinds of things he can tell us which will in no way interest the censor. Little homey things like the way people talk, how they look and what the war has done to our various relations, By the way, Bob says the meals in camp are wonderful — there is always more served than hecaneat. So that should comfort a few mothers who are afraid of how their boys will fare after they leave the shores of Canada. HOUSES FOR POST-WAR BRITAIN Types of dwellings for post-war Britain are on view at Northolt, Middlesex, where the Ministry of Works has built a number of demonstration houses. Designed with space and labour saving interiors, some of the houses- are prefabricated, while others have steel framework or are built of bricks and mortar. Photo shows view from the lounge of a steel -framed house into the kitchen, which can be shut off by dividing panels. WHAT SCIENCE IS DOING Onions It is claimed that a Saslcatche- wan scientist has just got around to di.:rovcring what grandma knew 40 or :i0 years ago — that the onions are good for you. This scientist found in the onion what news despatches call a "Mysterious bacteria destroying substance" which operates in different fashion from other recently discovered substances. - • This may have been a mystery to grandma, too, hut sufficient for her was the knowledge that steak smothered with fried 01770115 •was better for her then folic than a visit' to the doctor, The Rosetown • Sask., Eagle reminisces. Ori recent years, with vitamins running from A to G u vogue, the onion hasc suffered (i ed in comparison with other vegetables. In any table of values it ranged fur below such vegetables as carrots, Swiss chard and 51)1aach, Onions, it seemed, were lon • 00 f r flavor or and short on vitamins. l he most recent dis- covery provides the explanation: the onion has been packed so fill of valuable medi00110 that there }vas no room for vitamins.. ACTSL AYS TO RELIEVE MISERIES OF Now get real relief f oat coughs, soreness and congestion of bron- chitis -this double -action way that actually cpes a yews AT 0551 y � PENETRATES e deep into bronchial tubes with soothing medicinal vapors. STIMULATES % chest and back sur. \, faces like a warm- ing poultice. 0olianee FOR R01/4"6.. 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