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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1949-05-19, Page 2;.. EST OF A SUN 4,!hr jilt. :p S NOPS18 The story this far:. Virginia Antes is atboard the Lanassa stage crossing the qqusty plains of Arizona In the summer of 2878, bound for Santa Bonita where she will meet her i#ance, 1'h1 Lawrence. Phil she written to him. i�Arnfewanticaout l miles 11 that Lannssn. the stage is held up by masked bandits and a money boa addressed to a man named Barron at Santa Bonita., is seized. One of the bandits snatches a cameo pin from Virginia's dress, causing the letter concealed inside to fall to the ground. The bandit leader returns it to her. At Lnnassa she sees Lt. Jim Randall whom she had known and had been in love with back home in Washington. He is coldly formal and over her protests insists that be and his company will escort her through the 70 miles of Apache country to Santa Son its. CHAPTER 1 (Continued From Last Week) "Really, lieutenant," Virginia said coldly. "What bearing have my plans on your investigation? I see no connection at all. Will you ex- cuse me now?" She rose from her chair. "My apologies," he said crisply. °'There is no connection. But I was not being merely curious. I'm in- terested in how you intend to travel to Santa Bonita. It's a 70 -mile trip through wild country. Apaches brad been reported. It was about to Suggest that it would be dangerous for you to make the trip unescorted. tMy detail is starting south in an hour, You may accompany-" "It would inconvenience you, lieu- tenant," Virginia said coldly. "I wouldn't think of causing you any annoyance." He regarded her soberly for a tatiuute, then his smile' came again and was faintly amused. He said terlsply: "My detail will' be waiting the edge of town. Tell your giver to be there in an hour." He bowed stiffly, his eyes still ,upon her. "Au revoir-Miss Ames." He turned and walked from the hotel, !n her room again, her luggage ready, Virginia was angry. Of all e men in Arizona, it had to be An Randall who met her. The man at whom, three years ago, she had thrown herself, to whom she had offered her heart. The one man who could laugh at her. Then she thought of Phil Law- rence and softened. Her thoughts leaped 70 miles across wild country to him and she grew gradually un- easy. More than merely uneasy. She became afraid. There was Phil's strange, startling letter. She took it from her hand- bag and read it once more. It was as mysterious and as frightening as it had been on every other reading. It was dated April 13th, 1878 - six weeks before. The face side of the single page was the proper sort of affectionate letter from fiance to beloved. But it ended abruptly in the middle of a sentence. What was written on the reverse side was what had brought Vir- ginia across the country to the Ter- ritory -and was what filled :ler with fear. It was merely one sentence: "Corrie to nie, I beg you. For God's s::le don't fail me!" ANNE ADAMS 'FELE springtime stylet Empire gems, graceful skirt, narrow tie -belt, eve stole. It's sweet, sentimental trttd stunning in a soft print for formal afternoons! :Pattern 4750 comes in sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Size 16 dress, 33/s yds. 39 in.; stole 2 yds. This pattern, easy to use, simple he sew. is tested for fit, Has coin- plete illustrated instructions. Send 'TWENTY-FIVE CENTS '(25c1 in coin (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern. Print ilainls SIZE, NAME, AT)t)R1sSS, li y1.V, Nt,1A117?Td. Sind emu order In nc,vl, 12. lfil;lrtr: ut11 e":etee, Yee- '1'fr•.f,,t'r. Ont. CHAPTER II Those few written lines lived with Virginia. They rang like a tocsin of alarm in her consciousness. Their meaning was obscure. Either Phil Lawrence merely needed to see her out of lonliness - or he was in trouble, in danger, and could not face it alone. Whatever the motive behind the strange message, she was coaling to him. Nothing, not even her father's displeasure nor the necessity of travelling in Jin. Randall's company would stop her. She was deter- mined on that. It was two hours after the lieu -- tenant's visit that she final -5r per- mitted O'Grady to carry her lug- gage from the hotel. And then very slowly followed to the street. She stepped from the hotel lobby, crossed the porch and was descend- ing the steps when she saw the dark, well-dressed man who had smiled and bowed to her that morning from the street. He halted before her on the steps and removed his hat. He seemed little over 30, but his temples were lightly frosted with gray. He was quite what she had judged hiini to be: a gentleman, handsome, soft- spoken. we'a-inannerefi. ,, "Miss Aires?" he said. "1 under- stand you are going to Santa Bon- ita. My name is Stephen Barron. My home is in Santa Bonita-" His voice broke as he saw Vir- ginia look beyond him. He slowly turned to follow her glance. Vir- ginia had been distracted by Jim Randall. He was swinging from the saddle of his horse, his face angry. He strode toward her in a determined way that delighted her. She had annoyed him, as she ,had intended. He carne onto the steps so that he faced them both. His face was not only angry but threatening. "Has this roan annoyed you, Miss Ames?" he demanded. 'Virginia showed her surprise. "No .. Not at all." "I saw him accost you." Color burned in her cheeks. 'Thank you for reminding ane of the proprieties, Lt. Randall," she said coldly. "It was I who was at fault. I should not have permitted him to stop roe. Do you mind permitting inc to go to my carriage?" Jim Randall stepped back, but the other man held up hie hand, He's Studying to Be a Romeo--Blueboy, a parakeet with a 150 -word vocabulary, gets a taste of apple from his mistress and trainer, Mrs. Morley D. Jacob. She thinks Blueboy, who likes to show off even in his sleep, is well enough prepared to learn a love poem next. Not only does he speak full sentences, but he lets loose low wolf whistles. "Dear Anne Hirst: My husband and I have gone through some awfully hard times, but now I am really at my wits' end. We have been married 26 years. He is 44, and I am a little younger. We have four married children, and a litle boy four years old. "My husband gives me money to pay the bills. But there has to be more in life than that! He. likes his good times, and he wants 'Yoe to go to taverns with him, I could, but I wouldn't take my boy with Me; I have too - much self iespect. Also, I'm not well, after four operations. "I am a good wife. I keep my husband's clothes clean, and the house too, and have hie , steals ready. I don't inind histett't:ing a. few beers, but I think it's time to have something ahead. He keeps at me to save, but what's the use? He has to have his good tines. Had No Fun "I never had ranch enjoyment in life. I've been too tied down with the children. I've not had time to make many friends, either. "What can I do to make niy husband understand better? * 'rlie trouble is, it seems to me, * that you have not formed the * habit of going out with your * husband. His tastes lead him to * places that do not interest you, * and you resent the fact that he * is not more thoughtful of your * health and your pleasure. * It is not too late to correct * this. The care of your little boy, * and the many household chores * you do, would not be such a * burden if you had something * pleasant to look forward to. An * evening or two a week is not too * much to spend with your bus- * band, and you should come to * an agreement to go where he * likes to go, if he will other tinges * take you to see your mutual * friends and have an agreeable * evening with them. * Surely one of your married * children could look after the boy * now and then, and leave you free '' to enjoy yourself? They, like * your husband, I expect, have * grown accustomed to your stay- "My apologies, Miss Acnes. We were not properly introduced I ad- mit.," "You were slow in realizing that, Barron," Jim Randall snapped. Stephen Barron was a man of vast self-control; an ease lay over hits that was marvelous. He had been • insulted, but he showed no anger beyond a faint narrowing of his dark eyes. "I don't like your insinuations, Itantlail," he said. 'Tou make it ap- pcar that my motives-" (Confirmed Next Week) Ts'tT1: 19-- 199 • ing lionie all tate time, and do * not realize how much you need * occasional amusement. As you find pleasure in being * together, you will be more toter- * ant of each other, and grow more * thoughtful and considerate of * other. Give and take is the best * rule for marriage, and when your * husband finds you trying to * practice it, he will realize what a * good sport you are, and how he * actually has missed you all these * busy years. When husband and wife seek their amusement in separate ways, they are bound to grow apart. Don't let this happen ` to you! Anne Hirst has suggestions that can prevent it. Write her at 123 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont. Hints For Busy Housewives New Gadgets and Inventions You'll Pro . biy Be Seeing NEW TYPE I'rAVERSAC1( New type haversack has light- weight magnesium frame which supports shelves and allows pack to stand by itsef.l, Frame distributes weight evenly on hiker's back. Has three easily accessible shelves, states the maker. DEFROSTS AUTOMATICALLY Any electric refrigerator can be made self -defrosting by use of combination defroster and electric Block. Defroster automatically turns refrigerator off at 1 a.ni. each night and switches it back on after frost. is removed. During shut-off periods moisture created by melting film is circulated through box and foods are thus kept better. 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Sprinkle with 1 en- velope Fleischmann's Royal Past Rising Dry Yeast. Let stand 10 minutes, THEN stir well. Scald X cup milk and stir in ria cup granulated sugar, tXy teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons shortening; cool to lukewarm. heat in 1 cup once -sifted bread flour. Add yeast mixture and 1 beaten egg; beat well. Work in 2;i cups once -sifted bread flour. Knead lightly; place in greased bowl and brush top with. melted butter or shortening. Cover and set in warm place, free from draught. Let rise until doubled in bulk. Punch down dough and divide into 2 equal portions; form into smooth balls. Roll each piece into an oblong and 51 into greased pans about 7" x 11.". Grease tops, cover and let rise until doubled in bulk. Peel, core and cut 8 apples into thin wedges. Sprinkle risen dough with ra cup granulated sugar and lightly press apple wedges into cake tops, sharp edges down and close together. Mix 1. cup granulated sugar grid 1:s teaspoons cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Cover and let rise about 34 hour. Bake in moderate oven, 350°, about 1 hour. Serve holt, with butter. New Feist -Acting gry Yeasit: Weds !aO Sefrigerationl Stays fresh and fnil-strengih oat Rine pantry shelf for weeks! Here's all you do: Ina small amount (usually speci- LP fied) oflukewarinwater, dissolve thoroughly 1 teaspoon sugar for each envelope of yeast. 19 Sprinkle with dry yeast. Let stated 10 minutes: THEN stir well. (The water used with the yeast counte as part of VP the total liquid called for in your recipe.) Opeee4moolat %1