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The Seaforth News, 1945-03-22, Page 7per" �� • ���\� ��o• :6s,:keen, ��� • �m ��� • ���7- By .�� ..� � � .CYC A'.w� .\ ,.o\� �� , � .a� By MARY IMLAY TAYLOR CHAPTER XIV For the last twenty minutes, while the jade god was meeting its fate, Landon's taxi had been speed- ing uptown. Landon himself was no longer impatient; he was glad of this chance to order his thoughts. It seemed certain that the bird had flown. In that case, was there any harm done? If Pam liked hint she would have to forget hint. It was plain to Landon that Mark's cour- age had failed. "fie didn't want to face the un- masking; he thought shrewdly; "he knew I'd have to do it." Yet he was uneasy; so uneasy that he had made up his mind to see Mrs. Lynn and feel his way, find out if she knew anything, and if Mark Grant had been there again. If he suspected any effort Allan hold on to his acquaintance, he would denounce the convict rather than risk his making love to Pant Rodney. The thought made Landon furious; he was still stinging from the tone of her refusal and was ripe for mischief when the taxi drew up at the house. * * * At the door be got his first shock; Mrs. Lynn was at hone butt she was not alone; they had company— "a gentleman." Landon found out who it was without difficulty, and his blood boiled. Ile had intended io wait in the reception room, but, as he entered it, he heard the crash of the jade god in the library and a startled cry from Pans. Landon cast prudence to the winds; he passed the servant who was going to announce hint, lifted the portiere 41404.44 and apppeared in the library. No one noticed hint. Burleson had tot- tered as the jade god 'fell, his gray face was distorted with the red Women! Why not help your man to better health by recommending this Vitamin Bs Tonic which has so greatly bene- fited you. Moat women know about Dr. Ohase's NERVE FOOD from ex- perience or the report of friends. Many have learned to depend on it 'when loss of sleep, fatigue or indiges- tion warns them of nervous ex- Itaustion, Why not see that the man in whom you are most interested has the benefit of this proven tonic when troubled with similar ailments. Ask for the new econ- omy size bottle of Dr. Chase's Nerve Food s0e.-60ete, 180th—$1,50 streak, his eyes flamed. He put out along hand, a hand that used to be powerful, grasped'the back of a chair and leaned on it. He was breathing audibly. "You're 1111" cried Mrs. Lynn; "Pam, telephone for the doctor- your uncle's 1111" "I'm not ill," Burleson said thick- ly, but his hands went to his throat, he sank heavily into his chair, his eyes fastened on Mark. "You — go away!" he exclaimed furiously. Palet ran to hint. "Uncle, what is it? Tell. us!" she pleaded. Mark had not moved. His eyes were fastened on the shattered green bits on the floor and there was something akin to anguish in his face. Burleson would never speak! Mrs. Lynn, still in a panic, fled to the telephone. "We must have a doctor for yoti, Herbert," she cried, and came face to face with Landon. The young man was standing at the threshold, one hand stilt on the portiere, his face livid. He did not understand the scene, but he be- lieved that Mark had come there to carry off Pant, that he was defy- ing Burleson, and the girl loved hint! It was the wildest fancy, but it kindled the spark. "Why, Archie!" Mrs Lynn's startled exclamation broke the spell; she stopped with her hand on the telephone receiver and gaz- ed at the young ratan in open amazement. All her rules were being broken.. When had he come? Why had no one announced hint? * * * Landon did mot notice her ex- pression. He had made up his mind to burn his bridges. He walked into the room and stood in front of Mark, "You've no right to stay in this house," he said in a choked .voice; "the sooner you go the better—un- less you want me to tell them the truth about you;" Mark looked at him and through him, "My business here isn't with you, but with Mr. Burleson," he answered crisply; "after that -per- haps!" • Your business is with me," Lan- don panted, "for I brought you here. T—" he swung around, fac- ing Mrs. Lynn's frozen look, Burle- son's streaked face and Pam's in- dignant eyes, "I owe you all an apology! I brought this fellow here by mistake; I didn't know the truth. He's an ex -convict." . * * * Mrs, Lynn hung up the receiver hastily and stood quite still. No one else moved; the color deepened in Pam's face but her hand still rested on Burleson's shoulder, "I've already told Miss Rodney that," 'said Mark, coolly; "you're a trifle late, Landon!" "No, I'm noti" Landon retorted with a sudden wicked intuition; "you didn't tell the truth. Mr. Bur- leson, this pian murdered his un- cle for his money, Ask Fosdick— he knows." • A strange little sound like a nnoan. came from the young girl; •she crumpled to her knees beside her guardian's chair. Iviark, disregard- ing them all, looked only at, her. She had hidden her face in her hands and his heart turned cold; he Win. T • a, • ads ores? foots, • gyp. ChrOs¢ie • With CR/SW Crisp to bite ... flaky texture .. oven -fresh flavor -thaws Christies Premium Soda Crackers -perfect partners for Cheese • Beverages Soups • Spreads At your grocer's ask for. Christie's. ca-sisw ONLY HIS MA THINKS HE'S CUTE All neck and knees is this newborn giraffe as his mother, with lov- ing care, nuzzles him. His arrival was a. big event in. the Washing- ton, D. C., Zoo because he was first giraffe ever born there. had been right in his fears; she. would not stand for this final aw- ful charge; what woman would? * * * It seemed to freeze his emotions, even his anger, his contempt for Landon, grew cold. He put up his hand with a futile gesture, brush- ing back the hair on his forehead. Hefelt himself suddenly a convict, he might have been marching with Ms mates to the jail; the rest of it was a dream, Then he heard Lan - don's voice, shrill and womanish in its denunciation, and he longed to seize him—this puny product of so- ciety—and fling him out, He turned and looked at hint with the con- tempt he felt, he was so big him- self, he was so much of a pagan, as far as the world went, that it would have been nothing to pick the fellow up like a puppy by the neck. His hands clenched at his aides, his breast heaved; he had taken a step forward when Burle son's voice arrested him,, "You'd better go," the million- aire said slowly, "There's nothing to say -here!" Mark met Itis eyes; he hated the man for his injustice, He •knew that Burleson could/ have helped hint. He remembered his testimony against hint, and he had the jade god all the time! No one had thought of that. Landon, shaken by what he saw in Mrs, Lynn's stiffening face, in Pam's bowed head, pursued his point, "He was upfor murder—fifteen Years," he said, "he's just out." Mark turned on him then, and something in his look made the other man give way. Unconscious- ly Landon stepped back and Mark passed hint, taking his stand. near the door before he turned to face - them. "He's told the truth; I'm an ex convict and I was accused of kill- ing my uncle," he said in a hard voice, "and this gentleman"—he-in- dicated Landon scornfully—"intro- duced me here on a wager. That's all—quite all!" He stopped an in- Stant, his eyes - sought Pam and caught the lovely arch of her prone head beside her uncle's chair. She did not look up and a dull despair seized hint. Not even she would be- lieve in him! - "It's true," he said again in his hard voice, and his eyes flamed upon Landon, the wager -maker, the coward! "The convict bids you ali good-bye," Again he looked at the girl, but she had not moved. He caught the frozen' horror in Mrs. Lynn's face, Burleson's grayness, Landon's anger and malice, ..- (To (To Be Continued) British Agriculture British agriculture is at present the most highly mechanized in the world. The tractors in use have increased from 55,000 - to 1939 to 70,000 in 1041, 105,000- in. 1943 and over 209,000 to date.. Headache Nothing Is moredepres. sing than headaches.,. Why suffer?.. Lambly3 c' will give instant relief;' ti Lambly'sisgood for ear Uf',' -_ ache. toothache, pains in WI9 back, stomach, bowels: Zie5d/ ISSUE 12-1945 ' Things We Fight For The Canadian Red Cross epito- mizes the things we are, above all, fighting for; human survival, free- dom of individual choice, ' mercy and beneficence. No one is forced to participate in or contribute to the present Red Cross drive for $10 millions, Vo- luntarily helping support and ease the lives of others is one of man's most precious privileges;, the fin- est flowering of our civilization, The wartime services of the Ca- nadian Red Cross in carrying out the finest ideals and noblest senti- ments of the Canadian people have been great. Because of its work, Many young Canadians now live; will, with peace, return to take their places in the task of unfold- ing this country's destiny. Bat beyond Victory lies an enormous: task for the Red Cross, responsibilities probably greater than ever: helping maintain Cana- dian prisoners of war during repa- triation; assisting in European re- lief. The Blood Serum Service has saved thousattds of soldier lives in war. The Red Cross hopes to con- tinue this work in peace to ,save thousands of civilian lives. Success of Red Cross work—hence success in collecting adequate funds from the public — is a matter in which every Canadian has a personal concern because none would contemplate the fund not succeeding. But its success requires the active, positive co-operation of all those who do not want it to fail; who do not want this work of mercy and of liberty to be halted. — The Financial Post, How Can 1? By Anne Ashley Q. How can I make a lotion to use after a hath? A. After bathing use the follow- ing lotion: 2 tablespoons of bat- , meal in .2 quarts of water, boiled' for 3 hours, then strained and cooled, Add juice of 1 lemon and 1 tablespoon of alcohol. The oat- ' meal, softens the skin lemon juice whitens it, and alcohol removes that greasy appearance. Q. How can I snake flower pots waterproof? A. By dipping the bottoms in melted paraffin. This closes the pores and prevents moisture from staining the surface of the table or other furniture, Q. How can I test the purity of air is a room? A By pouring some lime water into a glass, If a thin, white scum forms on top, there is an excess of carbonic acid in the air and a need" of more ventilation. Q flow can T make a, novelty salad? A. Use a thick slice of pineapple for the base of the candlestick. 'Place half a banana upright for the candle, and top it with a mar- achino 'cherry. Place a life=saver mint in the pineapple as the 'han- dle. Serve with French dressing. Q. How can I clean tinware?. A Make a paste of powdered whiting and ammonia, olive oil, or sweet oil. Dip a rag into this solution and rub the tin thorough- ly. When wiry, polish with a soft cloth. `Rule of Thumb' It comes from the brewers who,, in the old days, and even now for i• all I know, sometimes used to test the temperature of the brew by dipping the thumb into the vat. • Help The Red Cross "SALAD TEA CANNICLES M By Gwendoline P. Clarke * * * * ,k At long last we heard from our son. It was nearly five weeks,, Time` was measured not as from day- light to dark but from one mail time. to another. When the long loolced for letter finally arrived it was from Belgium an'ri its said -- "Don't "Don't worry about me — I am well and happy," Yes, we are quite - sure our son is happy because he has attained his objective — that of driving a high powered lorry in a theatre of action. Bob had the choice of staying in England as a corporal or going to Belgium as a private. It just doesn't make sense. One would think it should be the other way around ,if men are to be encouraged to volunteer for active duty. Instead of that they are penalized. -or so it seems to us, but of course we may be wrong, * * * Another high -light of the week —the lane is open! Por the first time in almost three months. Open- ing it looked like an impossible - task but after nearly three days work the job was done, First they went up and down the lane with the discs to cut and loosen the snow preliminary to digging and • shovelling Then Partner opened up 'ditches here and there while young John travelled the lane again with some contraption attached to the sleigh that scooped the snow tp either side of the lane I never saw so hutch snow in our lane before.. Now a lot of time is saved every mmormeg since it in no losper necessary tr hitch the team to cal, the milk to the road. The truck is driven in and the milk picked up at the gate. * * * And yet I still haven't driven to town. 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