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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1932-03-24, Page 12JI THE C NQUEROR By PETER B. KYNE Illustrated by Alien Dean SYNOPSIS. thought. "He wouldn" take advantage Don Jaime 'Miguel Higuenes, Texas i aaaeher, and '.Coni Antrim, gheep�owner, leave een bitter enemies. Capt. Hen Ho- bart, i:orzner Texas ranger, now Don Jaime's manager. finds the don wounded niter shooting it out with Antrim, who $s killed. Don Jaime takes possession of A3itrim's sheep. Roberta Antrim is advised of her uncle's death. "Crooked 13111" Latham, another uncle, wants her to marry his Sriend, Glenn Hackett. Roberta leaves /or Texas. She stays at the Higuenes' eislike of himuplicity, butfinds she cannot d CHAPTER XXI'.--(Cont'd.) of the fact that I'm his guest to ap- pear to rush me." Oh yes, Roberta knew men. She could read their faces and, conversely, their finds. For had not Don Jaime Miguel Higuenes just assured her she was as beautiful as an army with banners! His two setters slouched apologetic- ally to the table and he appeared to forget Roberta, to become absorbed in the dogs, feeding them strips of bacon and little pieces of bread steep - "I fear," said Roberta, slipping ed in bacon grease, talking affection- e<Iown out of the huge high bed, "that ately to them the while as if they were you ha -e a romantic strain in you, human. Roberta reminded herse,f Mignon. "It's Sunday," Migi.an reminded her discreetly. "What will you wear, Miss?" Roberta had giv en considerable thought to that very subject the night previous, "That sports suit I bought just before leaving New York," she answered promptly. "You'll knock him dead with that," Mignon assured her. It occurred to Roberta that it is a very difficult task for one woman to conceal her innermoss thoughts from another. She •:yed Mignon, specula- tively, and the maid, observing the challenge, tossed her head and declar- ed that, knocking him dead today would be an easy task, seeing that he was already wobbling on the two legs of him. Breakfast was ready on the gallery when Roberta came out looking for her host. The table was set for :;wo and Don Jaime was waiting for ver. "You're as beautiful as an army with banners, Miss Antrim," he an.- nounced in the matter-of-fact tone in which one proclaims that two and two nxake four or that a straight line is the shortest distance between two points. Not so much a compliment or the natural desire of a man to flat- ter a woman, as a definite statement fact. Nor did he look to see whe- ther his statement pleased her or otherwise, he was drawing out her chair, in fact, and wondering if she had seen what he now saw, to wit, a Sly in the cream jug! Roberta flushed—and hated herself for it, because it was not her habit to exhibit such apparent pleasure at com- pliments from men. He tucked her into her seat, sat down opposite, looked at her casually and said: "I see you had a good sight's rest in the gigantic bed of nay ancestors. You appea-_ much refresh- ed and I am very glad Wit. And you arrive for breakfast promptly at eight. Punctuality is a paramount virtue, particularly in women, so just for that you win a rose." And. he Teaned back and plucked one from the vine that clambered around a pillar of the gallery. "You're too red :air red roses," he rambled on, handing it to her, "so this lovely mauve rose is just the right shade." "I'm no; red. I'm auburn. Thanks for the rose, however. It's lovely." "Well, whatever it is, it suits me tine." An order in Spanish and the ¢ream jug disappeared, clutched in the dusky hand of the serving maid. "How does one say in. Spanish, 'Harems snit the cream jug; there's a Sy in it'?" Roberta queried innocently. Instantly his guard was down. With all the eagerness and insouciance of a little boy he said: "You and I are doing to be the best of friends, Rob- e:xta „ "Well, I like then fast on their feet—and you're a whiz-bang, Jimmy. I've been. trying very hard to dislike you, but I must confide it's an uphill job." "Of course, it's very unethical to like nhe," he admitted demurely. "Let us say it is unusual and let it go at that." is eyes devoured her. "Roberta, you're mighty sweet. I think, if I may, I'll call you Bobby." "My friends all do, Shamus. Fire away, old-timer." She saw him swallow something --- and it was not food. Then she observ- ed his guard come up, as it were. The lire died out of his eyes, and the sud- den, wistful, little -boy look faded and was replaced by gravity, sternness, masculinity. "He's nice," the girl that Don Jaime was the first young man who had ever neglected her to curry favor with a pair of English setters, and was interested to discover that she did not resent his action. "Whet are you going to do about Robbie?" she inquired presently. "Oh, Robbie. Nothing very much wrong with him. He requires sunlight and lots of it. Every day he lies out in the sunlight. I gave it to him in small doses, so he wouldn't sunburn. Now he's tanned. One arm and one leg are affected, but not very badly. The muscles are weak—atrophied. I'll build up those atrophied muscles slow- ly but surely. When Robbie has his growth, he'll walk with a slight limp, because one leg is going to be a trifle shorter than the other, but otherwise he'll make a hand. It's going to be lets of fun to make Robbie over." "He adores you, Jimmy." "Well, if children and dogs do rot like a man that's a sign he had better begin to take stock of himself. I like Robbie. I like all children a een terrible children. I'm godfather to one hundred and eighty-seven and after mass this morning I'll. take on the one hundred and eighty-eighth." "Is that why you have never mar- ried? Or have you?" "1 haien't. When an Higuenes mar- ries, it takes. And I haven't married because you've been such a long time showing up at my ranch." "Why, Jimmy l" "1 tnought for a while I'd surely have to go to Hillcrest, Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County, New York, and point out to you the error of your way, but thanks to your Uncle Tom I was spared that expensive journey. Then, too, I probably wouldn't have showed to such good advantage in your country, because of the eompeti. tion, 1 loathe competition. It makes me just a little bit jealous." For the life of her Roberta couldn't help laughing. She had a habit of laughing at men when they were pro- posing to her or on the brink of it. To her chagrin he laughed with her, and instantly a horrible suspicion crossed her mind. Was he merely telling her the complimentary things he thought she desired to hear? A hot rage swelled in Roberta's heart and her laughter ceased abruptly. "This is very sudden, Jimmy." Her voice was cool. "That habit of being suddenis a trait that runs in the Higuenes' blood. By the way, may I photograph you after we return from church, and may I have a print? Just one, please. Then you may destroy the plate, if you will." "I never give my photograph to gentlemen on such short acquaint- ance." "That isn't answering nay questioe." "Then I'll have to get along with the one I have. It isn't so good but it will do." "Where did you possess yourself of my photograph?" "1 got it out of a magazine. It's the one where you're jumping a light hunter over a low fence. By the way, I don't think much of your horse. Now if you give me a new photo of yourself, I'll give you a horse that's a horse." "You keep your horse and 1'11 give you the photograph, Jimmy. I had some taken just before I left and I'll send for one." "Thank you, but I also want you just as you are this morning. I want you standing in that doorway. Then, after you go away, I can look at it and think how fine it would have been if you had stayed—there is your Duni Pyjama Note Brighter and better pyjama out- fits says Marian Marsh. Ruby red velvet jacket and gold turban— sounds a good combination. Garden Chats Rock Gardens Rock gardening offers the solution for handling any steeply rising piece of ground and, in addition to beautify- ing such. a spot, forms one of the most fascinating bits of work a person May tackle, In this sort of gardening the underlying principle is to create an environment for Alpine plants. We turn our actual slope, ora artificial one, into a miniature section of the Alps or the Rocky Mountains. We have our peaks, our upper gravelly val- leys and our lower Alpine meadows, It is advisable to use irregular stones, arranging these carefully so as to get the mountain effect, but also so that they' are securely anchored in the soil with the earth between connected up with the core of the slope so that the roots can penetrate to fairly perman- ent moisture. Where an elaborate gar- den Is planned, one should provide him- self with special literature as in creating a difficult replica of this kind there is great danger in overdoing the thing. It is usually necessary to bury the stones about two-thirds their depth in the soil and the site must be well drained. All seed catalogues list suitable rock garden plants. Heavy Yielding Vegetables It is really remarkable the amount of vegetables that can be produced in a small area. Sufficient tomatoes for a small family can he produced on six or eight plants. These, of course, should be staked and may be set in eighteen inches apart. The stakes are six feet long and are driven in close to the plant when the latter is set out. Pinch off all side shoots, training the single main stem along the pole and trying it about every foot. Every week during the growing season the plants should be inspected and all side shoots nipped off. In between where the to- matoes are going to be planted we can grow lettuce. using an early and late type, and also the Cos variety which will supply us during the late summer and early fall. One or two rows of beans are advisable as these yield very heavily for the amount of space taken up. Make two plantings about two or three weeks apart. Fifteen inches is sufficient space between. rows. Car- rots and beets will give very good re- turns and should have from twelve to fifteen inches between rows. Spinach is also a heavy yielder and as it comes on early is out of the way before the later vegetables require full room. On this account it, as well as lettuce and radish, can be planted in between the rows of carrots, beans, beets and to- matoes. Swiss Chard will supply a huge quantity of greens from ten or fifteen feet of row. The inner stalks are used like asparagus and the leaves like spinach. Onions could be in- cluded in the small garden and only need about eight inches between rows. Corn takes up quite a lot of room, but as it is never quite so good as taken fresh from the garden it is well to in- clude it. It yields an average of three cobs to every two stalks and it may be planted in hills about a foot apart. Along the fences one can grow mel- ons, cucumbers, pole beans, squash And in our hearts take up and similar trailing things. Peas re - thy reit." quire rather too much room for the ('Po be continued.) very small garden as at least fifty feet of row will be required to give meals Cottage Song for a small family. Do 'Not Be In a Hurry The temptation is to sow all flower reeds outside as soon as the soil is dry enough in the spring, not thinking of the cold, frosty weather which is to follow, writes W. T. Maooun, Dominion Horticulturist. The result is that many seeds rot in the ground without germ- inating, and others germinate but soon atter the plants appear above the ground they are killed with frost. Among the hardiest annuals and those which may be sown as soon as the soil is dry enough are t' e Sweet Pea, Virginian Stocks, Poppy. both the Shirley and California, Alyssum, Corn- flower, Pot Marigold, Larkspur, Celen- dula, Coriopsis, Candytuft, Cosmos and Lin la. Included is the more tender annuals, which should not be sown un- til there is little danger of frost after the plants come up, are the Nastur- tium, Balsam, Zinnia, Marigold, Aster and the ordinary Stocks. There is al- so the temptation to set geraniums, petunias and other similar bedidng plants outside too early, especially pot- ted plants which have been inside in en masse—and since the padre had not as yet appeared on the altar, Rob- erta realized that here was a gesture of profound respect to the lord of the rancho. Don. Jaime led her down the main aisle and crossed with her over to the organ which stood against the wall. The choir sat on benches in the rear of the organ and an upholstered chair stood beside the organ seat. "For company," Don. Jaime mur- mured, and indicated that Roberta si ould occupy it, Then he sat in at the organ, pulled out the stops and tried the pedals. Finding some diffi- culty, he stood erect and peered back of the organ. And _:ow Roberta real- ized why her host kept a short buggy whip on top of the instrument, for he seized it and administered a smart tap to something hidden from her gaze. "Si, Don Jaime, si," a voice cried anxiously. "The trouble with nay people;" Don Jaime whispered, "is that if permitted to lean against anything .they fall asleep. My organ -pumper is ho ex- ception." xception." The padre, in his vestment, entered from the sacristy, and as he advanced to the altar Don Jaime's little organ crashed into a tonor.,us prelude; then his brown choir, taking the cue from a vigorous nod of tl e master's xav' n head, sang: "Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest. Thousands of MOTH ERS ARE GRATEFUL ewe ,a . I I had known about ibis when I raised my first babe," ■o mum. mothers tell us. Fretful, crying babies make mothers grow old. Our new Baby Welfare Doak tells how te keep your baby laughing end well --n, illy ;ether 9ben a care. Waite today Sad It will bo mailed t, you free. Co. United Cefetlemenh: Plugs send are fru copy of kookiet entitled y Fte. 7'1n Norden11S George Tomato, Gat.1 d "1t+sE Welk te." .. .,.,,... «..««Sew, to Eats g roe md: The Household Word For, Te 11 TEA "Fresh From the Gardens" xa1 the winter. ln most parts of Canada . be prepared to take the loss that lice these should not be planted outside un- I and mange can . innie . til nearly the end of May. Cannes and Dahlias should not be planted outside until danger from frost is practically over, although Gladiolus can be set out as soon as the soil is dry enough. With roses, shrubs, climbers and fruit Canada's Maple Sugar Season Gets Earliest Start in 11 Years Montreal- Announcement is made by the Pomological and Fruit Grow - trees the sooner these are planted out ing Society of the Province of Qu- in the Spring while there is plenty of bec that the 1932 maple sugar sea - moisture in the soil, the more likely son is at hand. Prevailing frosty nights and sunny days with unusual- ly low temperature has brought the earliest start for Quebec's maple, sugar industry in eleven years, al- though successful experimental tap- ping was reported in some districts during the mild spells of last month,While some of the best maple sugar and syrup is produced la Quebec, particularly in the eastern, townships, the bulk of the produc- tion of this province goes to the southern states, where it is employ- ed in the sweetening and flavoring of chewing tobacco. If a man thinli.s only of him7alf he has not much use for brains. they are to grow. Lice and Mange Mite The two pests of swine, lice and mange mite, are frequently associated Il with bad living conditions. owever, when once establish.d in a pig, these pests will persist, is spite of improve - exit in living conditions, unless some- thing is done to dent ty them. Oils of various kinds mat be used effectively, if applied thoroughly and frequgntly. Pigs should have access to an cil soaked rubbing vast, or to an oil soaked sand wallow. Such equipment L easily prepared and requires no cash outlay. Crude oil or the old "crank case cil from ear or tractor" nixed with, a little linseed oil, are highly efficient in creating conditions very unfavorable to lice and mange mite. In very heavy infestations of mange, lime -sulphur dips are advised. Boar pigs thn-. receive many visitors require protection against lice and mange, so something should be done protect 1' :se animals, which. fre- quently become centers of infection for a district. Spent oil from the ank case can be used by soaking it on burlap, sacking, rope or old carpet, which is attached te a wall or post. See Ontario Dept. of Agriculture Bulle- tin 340, "Parasites Injurious to Swine." Sand wallows can be made by staking narrow boards on edge to enclose a load. of sand. The old crank case oil is Poured over the sand from time to time and the pigs allowed to use it as a wallow. An oil. skin is destructive to both lice and mange mites. Mange mite infestation can be so severe as to be the primary cause of death in , young pigs. These pests cost money. Do your part to protect your pigs, or Morning and night I bring Clear water from the spring. And through the lyric noon X hear the larks in tune, And when the shadows fall There's providence for all. doorway looking out at ane. Perhaps I may be able to Noel myself into fancying you standing there watching for me to coma home." "Not that, Jinvy. Think of me standing there awaiting the arrival of one of your men with the information that the rest of the boys will be here with the body directly," The new owziers said they had no , "Have another egg and sante moat intention oC melting the sword, but, bacon.," Don. Jaime urged hospitably. probably would offer it to the bu "We're talking too much and there goes the first bell for mass." tens of Kimberley. My garden is alight With currants red and White; And. my blue curtains peep On starry courses deep, When down. her Silver tides The moon on Cotswold rides, My path of paven grey Is thoroughfare all day For fellowship, till time Bids us with candles climb The little whitewashed stair Above my lavender, John Drinkwater, Poems." in "Collected Earl's Gold Sword Sold To London Bullion Firm London—A field marshal's sword, sheeted in solid gold and with a gold diamond -studded hilt, has been sold to the London Bullion Company by persons taking advantage of the pre- sent monetary situation to profit by gold disposal. It was understood that the sword ryas the one presented to the late Earl of Ypres, then. Sir John. French, after the Boer War, The blade was presented by the citizens of Kimber- ley* in 1901 in gratitude for the ac- tion of the earl, who Iecl a series of cavalry charges to lift the siege et the city. 1 CHAPTER XXI,II. The bell in the cupola of Dt,n .lainie'a little adobe church was call- ing its last summons to the faithful when Roberta and her host left the house on foot. The streets of the pueblo were lc erted, ,save for some 1 semi -naked babies and an unconscion- • able number of cur r , a:: they pas - ed thretsgh. As Don Jaime's flan stepsound,d in the tiled entrance the congregation, sv,>?aftk ikad been seated on bonitos, Mose A Threshold I never crowed your threshold with a grief. But that I went without it; never crane Heart hungry but you. fed me, eased the blame Mid gave the sorrow solace and relief. I never left you but I took away The love that drew me to your Side again, lrnigh the wide door that never could remain Quite closed between dee. use fey a little SAVED IMPORTED DRESS "After a. little wearing, a lovely green. voile ---an imported dress— lost colors so completely that it was not wearable. A friend who had admired it asked me why I wasn't wearing it any more. 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