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The Seaforth News, 1948-07-01, Page 2Synopsis. CHAPTER XXXVIII Lande, believing that a threatening note posted on Bartle's door is a hoax, does not go to the Pringle farm. That farmer, meanwhile, is looking for Bartle. ' Chapter XXXIX As he shrugged into his coat his fingers t..uched tl butt of his gun. It was as if so le sti ye drug had fired his imagination. Dark night. Lonely trail. Dead men's tongues can- not wag. They covered a mile in gloomy silence then Pringle asked jerkily: "You think there'll ever be real justice here for tob: men?" 'There certainly 1.111 be," Bartle soothed. "Some day one of these cattlemen will show his guilt so plain that even Sheriff Lande will have to do something about it." "Did you ever think i'. might not be beefinen who are trying to ruin us, to run us out?" "Lord, nol Who else—" "I don't know. The idea just kind ' hit me now. Before Steve Ran- som died he said he saw just one man run away from his shed. Mike Chapman saw just one. Burr Ald- man saw one. Seems like cattlemen, from all I've learned about 'em since I come West, most always ride in bunches, and when they make up their minds to do some- thing they go ahead with a whoop and a ' oiler." * • * • No man ever signed his death -warrant with greater certainty than Chris Pringle did with those words. Suspicion was the last thing in the world that Bartle could tolerate. For, if by any chance, in spite of his vigilance, the tobacco men and the cattlemen should get together to compare notes, there would be investigations and .. "Kind of late with such conclu- sions, en't you, Pringle?" he drawled. "I guess. Reckon I'll ride back i town with you later and kind of nose around. It ain't always detectives that dig up things that might lead to somebody who has never ever been suspected or—" Bartle pulled back hi^ horse. His hand dipped swiftly into his hol- 8ter. His fingers gripped the gun butt. Pringle would have died at that moment—but the eerie cry Of a nearby mountain cat tore at , artle's ears, rasped his nerves. But the respite was short, Bar- tle's gun roared once. Pringle's body quivered, slid sideward in the sad - ale. His horse bolted In fright as the farmer fell and lay twisted in the mud and melting sleet of the trail. ' Cuts like cake, sews like a whiz, 00K8 like a million! Teener, Pattern 4988 is your dress for sim- ly everything this summer. That eavenly ruffle:is one with the . bdice l Pattern 4988 comes in Teen-age sizes 10, 12, 14, 16. Size 18 takes 11 yards 38 -inch fabric. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS 428c) in coins (stamps cannot be 0ecepted) for thls pattern to Room 04, 871 Bay Street, Toronto. Print Slainly SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS, TYLE NUMBER. ao ISSUE 19 1048 As if to speed him on his way to eternity, there came again t h e ghastly • cry of 'a prowling cat. Hastily dismounting, the killer rolled" Pringle over on his side. Satisfied his work had been done thoroughly, he turned back to his horse. One foot was ready to hoist hint to the leather when suddenly the misty form of a rider loomed up in` the gloom of the trail. It was Juanita. • Before Russ Bartle was hardly more than aware that a rider was approaching, Juanita had acted in- stantly. In a flash her gun was boring into his middle. "This time, hombre, you do not ride water and escape me," she said coldly. But her •heart was pounding. If she could, take this man prisoner to Valdez, El Ca- ballero Rojo might wring the truth from him. * * * "You' don't think 1 killed this man?" Bartle blustered, his eyes. on the weapon it the peon's steady hand, and inwardly cursing because his own was back in his holster. "Him I am sure about," Ju- anita said evenly. "But the sign of your horse tell me you are the torturer who nailed a man to Don Attero's Cross—that you are the one who killed the farmer at the burning shed. Si! You write your name where you gol It is too bad that unly now yqu know that the toe -piece on the front left shoe of your horse is not evenly worn down." "Don', be .a fool!" exploded Bartle. "Somebody fired at us from those bushes in back of you. From the glimpse I caught I thought it was some cow -puncher — but it may have been youl See for your- si'8 how easy it is to shoot from those bushes and not be seen," Juanita did not move. "Once to- night I make the big mistake," she said. "I do not look behind me, Senor Murderer. You turn around. Place your hands behind your back. I tie you first, I look behind me, si when you are in a safe place and I know who you are." So this Me !can fellow didn't know who Russ Bartle was! There was still a chance for th,, banker to save his reputation — and his neck, * * * "Tie and be hanged!" stormed. "But you'll pay for this. I'll have Sheriff. L. • ' hunt you down the minute you find out what a fool you've been," Juanita was unimpressed. Experi- ence had taught her to believe her eye in preference to her ears. -She took the rope that hung on Pedo's saddle and advanced on the man. She had just throw- a loop around the prisoner's wrists when suddenl1 Bartle spun around like a beast at bay, snarling. He flayed Juanita, his fists lashing out, driv- ing the slight girl backward re- lentlessly, not swerving even when Juanita's weapon spoke and flame singed his coat sleeve. Juanita stumbled and fell. Bar- tle flung himself upon her, pum- meling her with one fist while the other sought to snatch her gun. But as his victim's struggles weak- ened, Bartle remembered the gun in his own holster. Yanking it out, he swung the barrel to within in- ches of Juanita's chest. His finger tightened convulsively on the trig- ger. (To Be Continued) Modern Etiquette By Roberta Lee Q. Is it obligatory for a guest to speak to her hostess before leaving a reception? A. Yes, she should express ap- preciation of the pleasure she has had, unless it is a very large affair and the hostess is engaged in re- ceiving or entertaining other guests. Q. Is it all right to say, "Mr, Jones, shake hands with Mr, Smith" when introducing two men? A. No, this expression is very crude. If the two men are well- mannered, they will shake hands without being instructed. Q. Is it permissible to break crackers or bread into the soup? A. No, this is not good form, Q, Wo-ld it be all right for a man to buy an engagement ring before he proposes to the girl? A. No, unless he think,. there is no possibility of the girl refusing him. Usually, though, the girl should have something to say about the choice c f the ring, its style, color, and so forth. Q. How should one place the knife and fork after finishing a course at the dinner table? A, Parallel across the plate, with the handles to the right. High Jinks in the Park—A pose from the ballet "In The Park" performed by members of the Volkoff Canadian Ballet who were featured .in the first Canadian National Dance Festival held in Winnipeg. For years Canadian dancers were forced to go to other countries to indulge their talent and training. This Dominion Dance Festival gave Canada the opportunity to create more dancers and more dance audiences. Year Handwriting and You Alex. S.yArnott Script Indicates Direct Approach Dear Mr. Arnott: 1 'ind your column extremely interesting and would appreciate a frank analysis •• of my handwriting. * * *. Your handwriting shows that you have an investigative nature, one that is not satisfied with superficial answers but must delve into the facts and pry out the right solutions. You take a direct approach to those things which interest you and it is hard for you to change a thought once you have it in your mind. This makes you emphatic and abrupt in speech, which may be inter• preted by others as stubbornness, but you may rest assured that it is nothing but directness of ap- proach and frankness. There. signs of reticence, which indicate a reserved and secretive nature. You are inclined to withhold information and to reserve your feelings. From this I gather that your frankness is not to be Misinterpreted as talka- tiveness, * r * Although it may seen obscure to others, as an individualist, you do not do things according to accepted standards but rather desire to sweep aside conventional things. You ',ave ability to size up per- sonalities as you have a sharp, penetrating mind which sees things in an instant. A sensitive nature is indicated._ which means that you take to heart the criticism and remarks of others. Keep in mind that you are very sentimental and exceedingly proud of your person, especially your con- duct, and it is this feature of your personality that is hurt. Vanity is strong, 'Which means your confidence is rather high and this tendency to over -confidence might lead you into difficulty when dealing with others. Anyone wishing a more complete analysis please send self-addressed, stamped envelope to Alex S. Arnott 123, 18110 Street, New Toronto 14. There is no charge for this service. Nothing Daunted The little old lady had just re- turned from a trip t Europe and was busy impressing her friends with the beautiful things she had seen and the wonderful places she had visited, when a woman asked, "Did you by any chance see the Dardanelles?" "See them?" the traveller replied i spressr.-ely, "why, my dear, I had lunch with .them!" How Can I? By Anne Ashley Q. How can remove printing from cloth? A. To remove the printing from flour and sugar sacks, cover the bags with kerosene and let them stand for 24 hours; then cover with cold water, naptha soap cut up fine, and allow to boil for 20 minutes. Then wash as usual, If necessary, repeat the operation. "Q. What can I do when the glass top .of the percolator breaks and there is no extra one on hand? A. Try using a small whiskey glass over the hole. This is an ex- cellent substitute for temporary use. Q. How can I salt peanuts in the shell? A. They can be salted in the shell if they are boiled in salt liquid and then allowed to dry. Q. I-Iow can I remove warts? A. Castor oil, lemon juice, or kero- sene, applied several times daily for a few days, will cause them to disappear. Applications of oil of cinnamon three times daily will re- move them without soreness. Q. How can I treat house plants that have become infested with in- sects? A, Try sticking a few sulphur matches, heads down, into the soil around the plants. Spraying with a solution of naptha soap and water is also effective. Chinese Etiquette An American resident in China ,remonstrated with her houseboy for taking her linen into her bedroom without knocking. 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