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Zurich Herald, 1938-01-13, Page 2-O-+Y-4^-0-p.wC.-•:++7'+6-tl-U-P a-CYC-bO-44�-�`-a-A-�-:Y?-�'YP S-G-D-�-.W-4-C ?-O-m +?-G-Dk.-.2-W by Waiter Wood CHAPTER IV A Startling Disoovery The 9.15 stopped but seldom on its way to the North. The roti from Morn- iugton to Braynor was not so long as the opening part of the jor:•ney, but it covered the greater portion of an hour and the guard had full leisure to medi- tate on what had happened at Morn- ington. "What a churl that passenger is," he murmured. "I wonder who and what he is, and where he comes from. Where he's going to I don't care, and the sooner the train's rid of him the better. I'll see though, if we can rec- kon him up when we get to Braynor, because he may turn out better than he seems to be so far — and it isn't fair to judge persons from first im- pressions. Just to see how mistaken we can be, look at Mr. Bryden, Now I've travelled with him scores of tines and never knew him to draw the blind before. If I'd been asked if he ever pulled thein down I should have said certainly not, and been ready to swear to it. And yet I should have been right oil the mark, for this very jeurney he has drawn 'em so tight that no one can see a vestige of either him, his belongings, or the inside of the cem- partment. I'll take care to chaff him when we get to Braynor, and tell him he gave me quite a turn." The 9.15 sped on, and the minute - hand of the station clock was well on towards joining- its fellow at the fig- ure twelve when the train entered Braynor and came to a standstill at a busy platform. Braynor is an import- ant junction, and many travellers who had been brought so far on branch lines were waiting to join the express for the North. For two or three minutes the guard 'was too closely engaged in showing passengers to seats to give much at- tention to Mr. Bryden. He wished also to keep -the corridor carriage clear if possible, so that he might fulfil his premise to Mr. Bryden. To this end he opened doors smilingly and pushed travellers into other parts of the train els quickly as he could. "New," be said banging the last boor, "now for Mr. Bryden." He hurried towards No. 1,7110 and tapped at the window. There was no answer. "I. can't wait here all night, that is pretty certain," lie rnuttere:1, seine - what testily, "and I can't irrt ak my neck by craning it to see through the blinds. So here goes for the door." Iso put his key into the lock iu 1 he drew the door quietly towards him. "Good heavens!" be exclair ca, "the place is empty!" For a moment the guard vas almost sperc-hle s. then he laughed eneasily. "Why, of course, he's eham ed e'orn- WOMEN WHO SUFFER ' 011EN who suffer in si- lence often pay a double penalty for wearing this gag of unselfishness or silly pride. Pain- ful periods are nature's warning that something is wrong and needs immediate attention. Crowing girls as well as women often are sufferers fr.nu female irregularities. They find Dr. Pierce's Favor- ite Prescription a dependable tonic. Read what Mrs. E. Etheridge, Gleiehen, Alta„ said : 'In my opinion there is no better medicine for tvotnen and girls than Dr. P'ierce's Favorite Prescription. Before I fin- ished taking one bottle of the Prescription' I noted its value for painful periods. I can always depend upon the 'Prescription' to give relief.' Buy of your druggist now partments," he said, "how stupid of me." The guard stepped into the compart- ment and passed hurriedly through Into the corridor. Each compartment and every nook and corner of the carriage was search- ed by him with utmost rigour, but he saw no trace of Mr. Bryden. "Whatever's the meaning of this," he said, stepping on the platform, and starinng in astonishment at the car- riage. "Surely he isn't playing some silly joke." Again he entered the carriage, and looked under the seats and above the seats. Then he examined the outside of the structure, and finally jumped upon the permanent way and looked underneath the carriage itself. Guard Chaukley, seized by an inspir- ation, mounted the rear of the car- riage and glanced along the roof. While in this position the station- master bustled up. "Now then, guard," he said, "hurry up; it's time you were off. What game of hide and seek are you playing up there?" The guard made no reply until he stood once more on the platform; and then he choked keenly at the station- master, and said solemnly, "You know Mr. Bryden?" "As well as I know you," answered the stationmaster, "and I ought to, for I've seem him often enough. What about him?" "He was in this train when we start- ed at 9.15; he didn't leave it at Morn- ington, and he isn't in it now. Have you seen him leave?" "No, nor anybody else. Not a soul's left this train to -night — it's been a ease of everybody getting in and no- body getting out." "This is the strangest thing that has ever happened, Mr. Cotton," said the guard gravely, '"1 put Mr: Bryden into this compartment myself just before we left. I looked at it when we were at Morningtou, and found that the blinds were drawn — a thing that ne- ver happened with him before. And now, when I look into the carriage to see if he's all right, I find that there isn't a trace either of him or his be- longings." The station -master looked puzzled and anxious. The 9.15 was due out of Braynor at 11,50 and it was just that time note. It was a serious thing to delay the express, and yet the station -master could not allow it to proceed without inquiring into this mysterious matter. "You're quite certain of what you say, guard?" he asked, looking keenly into Chaukley's face, "As sure as I am that I live." "Your faculties are in their normal state?" proceeded the stationmaster, who was at all tines somewhat offj- eions, and especially so just now. "My brain's as clear as crystal," re- sponded the guard, "and I can thick as smartly as I ever did in my life." Cotton stroked his chic thouhtfully. This business was beyond him alto- gether. "What's the meaning of this delay?" demanded an angry voice. The guard and the stationmaster turned aound sharply and faced the questioner. "A passenger's disappeared, and we can't quite tell where's he's gone to," said the gt':ard. "Bahl" snarled the tall, illlooking passenger, for it was he who had left his compartment, and now stood near the officials. "Is that all? What sort of a fellow was he?" "An uncommonly little man, wear - r 'blue enal' dueler is well-quail- lled and willing to help you in every heating problem. Ask him today for a free copy of helpful boulder "First d A to Setter Heating," or write to 'tittle coal', c/o 217 Bay Street, Toronto. "THE SHADOW" --Every Weal., 'CPRI3, 9 to 9.:I0 pan, Quints' Finances d use Perplexity Guardian Says Girls' $ 1 7,QQi1 4n- nual income Not Sufficient fans' Future Plan: Judge J. A. Valhi, one of the three guardians of the Dionne quintuplets,. said last week the children have an income of $17,000 a year from their investments. On top of this is a serge income from royalties and other things. "Their living expenses are heavy and amount to $24,000 a year," he said. "11 future plans for the quints ma- terialize, this $24,000 a year will have to be. vastly increased." Judge Valin said the quints' fortune amounted to $520,000 and will probab- ly be a million dollars when they 'are 18 years old, nearly 15 years hence: "With the exception of a few thous- and dollars Dash reserve, every penny is invested in provincial and dominion bonds," he said. The average yieids of the bonds is a little over three per cent. The. Home Corner By ELEANOR DALE MADE WITH ORANGES Holiday Fruit Cup (Serves 12) 0 oranges 2 small grapefruit 1 cup white cherriee 6 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cups powdered sugar Rubyettes and eatn'elettes Peel oranges and grapefruit and se- parate sections, removinng all mem- brane. Mix with cherries, which have been stoned. Sprinkle Iemon juice and sugar over fruit. Chill about an hour and add rubyettes and emrelettes. The color note of the red and the green garnishes may be further devel- oped by serving fruit in double cock- tail glasses with finely chopped green or red -tinted ice in outer glass, Ice Quilted Applique Knitting Bag A really handsome utility bag that will he;ag your knitting safe and sound and will accompany you to the shops; carry your :sewing when you go to tea, hold no end of things when you go a -travelling and safeguard a multitude of odds and ends when you leave it at home. The applique design is bright -color- ed and easy to do. The flowers and leaves are small ends of grosgrain ribbon appliqued to thtf background with colorful threads. The quilting is part of the transfer and is also done i ltlneembfoidery,threads. A perfect gift and quite the Italia est egc'essory to elven• lioAry,liattera eonfains transfer pattern for the 'bag, transfers of applique closets -us, instructions for quilting, embroidery, and applique as well as easy -to -understand instructions for malting and finishing bag. Send 15 cents in stare., postal note or coins to Wilson Needlework Dept. 73 West Adelaide Street, Toronto. Print NAME and ADDRESS plainly. ing a Tam O'Slianter and smoking a meerschaum," answered the guard eagerly, "Have you seen anythitig ,of hire?"• "I saw such a man before we htart ed, and I believe I wanted to get.'into the salve compartment," answered the passenger. "That is so," answered the guard. "But," continued the passenger,.with a sneer, "you hurried me off to an- other carriage -- would slot let me get into the corridor at any price ea said it would cramp my legs, and so on." "Mr. Bryden wished to be alone, and I wanted to do the best for' him, as he eoincs down regularly by the 9,15," explained the guard. r'If you hadn't been so selfish and offiegons," continued the passenger, "I might have been able to help you. As thingar are, I'in sorry I can't give you assistance," There was an awkward pause..• "But there is one thing I should like to know," added the passenger. "What's that?" demanded thesta- tionmaster, who violently disliked the interference of 'this strange gentle- man. "My question must be answered by the guard," said the passenger, With a curious glitter in his eyes. "1 shall be glad to answer any 'ques- tion you care to ask, sir," returned the g;unrd, with dignified contempt. "Well. then," proceeded the psssep- ger, with calm deliberation, "answer this. Have you been in your van all night?" "Certainly," replied the guard,! very. scornfully; "where else ooulcl I be?" "If you can't put saner questions than that," interposed Cotton, `rl do think, sir, you had better leave ache me' ter in our ]rand:," "Von know hotter than 1 do, part'," went on tho passenger, totally ignor- ine; the statingenester; "but don't you. sometimes - snlile'.tiivas, Mind .you find other mate of the train nro;c,, con- venient for your purposes?" "'What in the namo of heaven, do You meafi?" asked the guard, looking in amazement at the stranger. "My meaning is perfectly clear and simple, guard," said the passenger. "Hear me put the question, station- master, and watch this man's demean- our while he answers. 1v want to know guard, whether you regularly clamber along thtl foot -board of the train while Isaac N. 3-38 b it's going at the rate of fifty miles an hour?" The guard was speechless with ainazeinent. • "Watch him station -master, watch him," •said the passenger. "Now guard, answer, if you can, a civil and a sen- sible question." (To be continued)' is made in icelese refrigerator ft'or-t water to which vegetable colorire has been added. Orange Sauce (Serves 6) Grated rind 1. orange Ili cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2-3 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons butter 1 egg 2-3 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon lemon juice Put grated orange rind, sugar and cornstarch in saucepan, mix' well, and pour on boiling water and cook ten minutes, stirring constantly; then add butter: Pour mixture over well -beaten egg; return to saucepan; stir constant- ly, and cook 2 minutes. Add fruit juices, beat well and cool. Orange Toast (Serves 6) 1/4 cup orange juice Grated rind 1 orange Vs cup sugar 6 slices buttered toast. Mix orange juice, rind and sugar. Spread. on hot buttered toast and put in hot oven or under broiler to brown. Orange Ambrosia (Serves 6) .6 oranges • 3e cup powdered sugar 2/2 cup grated coconut. Peel and slice oranges. Cut slices into halves or•.quarters. Arrange in serving dishes, sprinkle with sugar and coconut. Fruit Cup Dessert (Serves 6) 1 cup orange pieces 1 cup diced pineapple 1 cup white grapes 1/ cup powdered sugar 6 maraschino cherries. Combine fruits and sugar. Serve very cold in sherbet glasses with a maraschino cherry for garnish. Children Have Special 11.tel In Hendon, Eng. --All "Guests" Have Well -to -Do Parents. Catering exclusively to eildren, a hotel has been opened in Hendon, Eng- land. Guests are between 10 days and 14 years old. All have well-to-do par- ents, sone of whom are traveling abroad, divorced, or just, uninterested in little ones. Four children of a woman who had eloped were registered without corn= ment, and their father visits them regularly. Mrs, Bird German, the pro- prietress, believes her hostelry one of tho stangest in the world. "Several of the guests are the chil- dren. of divorced parents," she said, "usually their mothers visit them dur- ing the day and the fathers at night." Two recent guests were Chinese bab- ies 13 months old. Their mothers had come to London University to study for degrees. •2 -WAY RELIEF FOR TNR MI$RRT OF Take 2 "ASPIRIN" tablets and drink a full glass of water. Repot treat, ment in 2 hours. if throat is sore from the colelr crush and stir 3 "ASPIRIN"' tablets in Vs glass of water. Gargle twice: This eases throat rawness acid sere - nese almost instantly. .No family need neglect even minor head colds. Hero is what to do: Take two "Aspirin" tablets when you feel a cold coming on—with a full glass of water. Then repeats if necessary, aecord.in to directions in each package. Belief conies rapidly. The "Aspirin" method of relieving colds is the way many doctors approve. You take "Aspirin" for relief —then if you are not improved promptly, you call the fancily doctor. e "Aspirin" tablets are made in Canada. "Aspirin" is the registered trade -nark of the Bayer Company, Limited, of Windsor, Ontario, Look for the name Bayer in the form of a cross on every tablet. LIAO=::r Ci.l1A .E.A Sign of P:.`ozI.3 • �4. 7 "Is your husband's sll.dio pro:'per- Ing?" the young; bride wee . el.c ., "Indeed it is," was the co:::idnnt rr ply. "He mast be malsing Iats of money, for he told me laet nett that they had to nppcint a receiver to as- sist him." HOW NURSE CURBED RR iillE1151411G AIME' Rheumatic Pains are no respecter of nee, ser, or social position. Rich men, poor men{ busy women and idle women all provide victims for this demon of pain. WhenNurselsaacsonfound that she had been singled out she set to work and cleared the Rheumatic Pains away with. lrynnon Salt. I am a private nurse," she writes, "and have bad Rheumatism since the War, having got so very wet at night when in charge of tents in the hospital grounds, That started the Rheuma- tism. It got into my hands, showing by I forming lumps in my finger joints. showed them to a Nursing Matron and she told me to try Fynnon Salt. I have only to keno= package and =just starling another, but the lumps are much smaller and you can tell what that means to me in my work. You cut bet I shall keep on with Fynnon Salt and sing its praises every . where." Even stubborn cases will generally yield if you take F ynnon Salt every day, Inc few days you will notice a new suppleness in the oints, a blessed freedom from pain. Fyunon salt, the proven British remedy, is now obtainableat any drug store -75c a large package. If you have any difficulty getting supplies, write: Lauren- tian Agencies, St, Gabriel Street, Montreal T The Spirit of Service Perhaps it is their habit of public servicethat impels telephone girls all aver the prov- ince to' plan good cheer for tnldelprivileged families at Christmas time. This year hundred) of poor falllilies benefited. The girls ni the picture are representative of the thousands Of telephone workers whose well -laid plans and well-filled baskets meant a brighter Christmas for so many of their lcls fnrinnatf neir,llilc�rs.