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The Seaforth News, 1947-06-26, Page 3
'The Quality Tea. RA G KOE SYNOPSIS s mermen XX: Eaves corroborates IlaCulp'e sureties about the. family Plot to keep control of the fortune. through Val- Ialncourt, t3he also nays that It was Veronica who 'found n scrap Or a letter At which yallalncourt tipped his hoot). Chapter XXT When Christopher Storm bound- ed in with his quick virile stride, McCale turned hurriedly 'to shake the young man's hand. He looked into the clean-cut face and spoke quickly. "I'm in a bell of a hurry, Storm. You can answer just one question, if you will." "Gladly." He facet! McCale with open candid eyes. "How did you happen to give The Nest to the bride and groom? For a moment Storni looked rat- tled, as if the question were far from what he had expected. Their he explained. "You see McCale," he said, "I'nt an architect. The Nest was a little house for newlyweds, l'd built it for a contest' It's a modern affair, as • you know if you've seen the model -all to latest gadgets, sun decks, and stuff." - • * * a< "Yes, yes," McCale interjected irritably. "Well, Veronica and I had work- ed on it together, We were prac- tically engaged' and we thought when we did marry it -would be just the place for us." His eyes were far away. "Exactly," McCale said. "1'` un- derstand that." . "Then Curt cane along." His voice was bitter. 'Then it was a gesture? A defi- nite, backhand slap-" Not at all I never would have done a thing like that: ['d 'had it in for Curt, all right, but after I had a talk with hint, just the day before is -his death, ire convinced me he really was in love -that he wanted to make Veronica happy. I -well in a great big sentimental glow, I decided to deed them The Nest. That's all." * McCale studied him. He said finally, "Yes. That's just about what I'd expect you to do." The telephone at his elbow rang • and he made a motion for Storm to answer it. The young titan spoke ,a few words, then turned to McCale. "For you." "McCale here," he said, wonder- ing who could be calling him there. It was Ann. She sounded fright- ened, urgent. • ' Cs it all right for me to spill?" she asked. "Go ahead." "Duke, I'm down at the drug- store under' Shari Lynn's Hotel. I went there an hour ago .and could not raise her, 1 thought she was soil asleep. 1 came back just now. The police are there -our friend Donlevy, and the homicide squad. The bellhops won't say a word, but, Duke -Duke -does that mean-?" "Hold everything," HeCale said. Ignoring.Christopher Storm, he made a grab for his hat, *. * Shari Lynn lay on her back, a weird, 'tragic, figure in death. Her head was half under the table, as she bad fallen, but ;not too far .un- der to hide the staring eyes and the look of surprise and terror on her face, The patent artifice of her dyed hair accentuated more filen ever •het• age and „dissipation. McCale's eyes were grim as he noted the neat round Bole in her chest, the pool of dark blood that had spilled down her side, saturat- in„ her gown, soaking the carpet, His eyes swiveled around to en, counter two calm gray ones which contemplated him fromthe ex treme opposite corner of .the room. Ann Marriot sat astride a small theatrical trunk. She was holding. the hand of Veronica Bigelow, who sagged, white and haggard looking, in a straight-backed chair. , "Ann, why did you conte back • •here, after you called Me?" 'Well, 1 sate hro officers escort Miss Bigelow- Vcronica'here-into the lobby, 1 thought: 'Good Lord, what are they up to with that poor • • girl now?' So I came on up in the sante elevator." "Good girl. But how 'did you manage, to invade the premises?" "That Watt too easy, in fact, 1 was brought in as .a prize suspect. .Darned if the elevator boy didn't remember he had taken, me up an hour before, so, of corse, being properly awed by the majesty of the law, he just couldn't help whis- pering that bit of information at the . door. Whereupon I was rushed in with a firm grip on ,my elbow." She' turned to Veronica. "Are you feeling better, Miss Bigelow? Mr. 11fcCale is going to' get vs out of here." s * "I'll do what I can," he said, and there ,was genuine concern in him that came as a real surprise. He heard a soft tread behind hint and turned to face the lieutenant. "Johnny -on -the -spot as usual, I sec." There was a shadow of a smile on Donlevy's lips. "Sorry i had to detain Miss Marriot, but she rather arranged her own entrance, so to speak, together with one of my over -zealous squad." "Sorely you're through with her .now?" McCale was devastatingly formal . Quite, quite. She could have gone a half hour ago, Mit when I learned she had phoned you, 1 thought -that is -Miss Bigelow was a bit under the weather." He dis- regarded Veronica studiously, his Manner to her hard, restrained. So that's the way the wind blows, McCale thought, and said to Ann, "You run along now. Wait for me at tate office." He looked at his watch, - • * * * Then he :added poi, telly to Don- levy, though he faced' Ann, I'll see that Miss Bigelow gets home safely, unless, of course' -he turned steely eyes to the lieutenant "-unless you are not willing to remand her in my custody." "Oh, quite alt right," Donlevy said. - Ann nurnlered a few 'cheery words to the 'girl and went out. At the window, Donlevy spoke with 'an impatient gesture which took in the whole room. "A little more of the same mess," lie said. "L•', my friend?" McCale sighed. "Looks like it," ht. said bitterly. "The worst part" of it all is that if I'd had my wits about me, ft might have been pre- vented." What?" "1 was• here in this room talking with Hiss Lynn about two this morning. I'm convinced by what she said that she knew something. When 1 came in I had the feeling that she expected someone else." * * t� ".'t little blackmail, what."" Don- _ levy's eyes showed their intent in- terest. "Yes." McCale. began to prowl around the room. Everything scent- ed cented just the same as it ,had been.- ' 1 -Ie stopped before the -collection of -snapshots and photographs he had -noticed on the wall the night before. He pointed to a space. "Sotiteone has.removcit a picture," be exclaimed. • Donlevy carie right over. -"1 no- ticed that. But whose picture -that we'll probably never know, You didn't by any chance -"- "No 1 looker! them. over Cast night, but didn't recognize anyone. What about the rest of the place?" "Oh, the whole joint has been searched. Bedroom. torn apart. Whitt -they were looking for is prob- ably gone," McCale let his voice, drop to a murmur. "Then why in God's' !tattle are you determined to .pin it on that girl-: aver there?" FTe indicated Veronica. "Su re shrugged. "The motive. in friends The motive always conies bad: to that. The motive- has piled - up in • the hast twenty-four hours." Meet* sounded sullen. He knew • only too well how it 'had piled up. "You satisfied?" , (To Be Continual) Chinchilla Thrives on -Baby. Food --Charlie, :a two -clay -old chinchilla, is an orpphan for all practical purposes. Born .in the California State Exposition building in Los Angeles of parents kept for exhibition, the mother chinchilla ignores her offspring, born in ,captivity. The caretaker says he is making progress on a diet of strained baby food. A Mother Blames Strut's Wife For Neglect, DEAR ANNE ILieST: 1 am a * widow with a married son whom * I get to see only about, ,once a * month -on ac- •* count,- 1 he.- * It"CVC, of his * wife. 1 don't * think she al- * lows him to * come to see * me, for when * she visits her * mother for a * few- days he * wants n0 one * but me. They have a fine son * whom 1' sekiom see, and it is * grieving me to death. * 1 am 52 years old, and work * hard at a very responsible job. 1 * can't keep my mind on my world * They live only a few doors from * mc. I have never to my knowledge * interfered with them. * 1 told him 1 hope his son will * never treat his parents as they * have treated me. Don't you think * it will come home 'to' them ? And * what do you suggest 1 do? 1 just * can't Write the way I feel about it! -Broken-Hearted Mother. * d, * a OFFER TO HELP Oac way to win friends or family over is to utak onc's.self useful to them,, fldve you offered to sit with" the boy while his parcels tokc the evening off! Reliable sitters, 1 hear,_ are hard to find, and .1 expect your help would be appreciated. You could have the child to yourself, Which of course you'd thoroughly enjoy. Shite your son doer not seem to know the cause• of his wife's in- difference, it is probably due only to her thoughtlessness. .isstttnc That, anyhow. The fact that you live close by,'loo, may be another reason. She Search no more, my lady, for t'::Ct 511th tl'.ni Cummer casual! Pattern 3705 iii the flattery you've been waiting for. No waist scans makes for easy sewing, good fit! Pattern 41011 comes in sizes 14, 16, 18, 20; 32, 31, 36, 35, 42. Size 16, 2 1-8 yds -in ; % yd. contrast. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (2.5c) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this patt0fn to Room •121, 73 Adelaide' St. West, Toronto, Print plainly SIZE, NAME, AD- DRESS, STYLEDiTll R1's.R has to plan ahead to visit her .005)1 mother, but you are so accessible that she probably thinks each day She'll run in tomorrow- and then - .something arises to prevent it. You hirer) yourself that those whom it is easiest for no lo see are just the ones YUP ofieti Scen to neglect, 1 understand how deeply yotc feel (theist this, and 1 ]tope you will not assume there is any personal reason, unless you have to. Go out of your ]pay to do little thoughtful acts for your son's wife when you can, and take -it for grmtlad they will be welcomed. - Young people, particularly in their meta.' married life, often scent selfish and thoughtless to older mem- bers of their families. 77hey let their' own friends absorb all their leisure, and, of course they ,like to be alone, too, in their neva privacy. Try to remember this, and so re- lieve your mind and heart of this strain. it will do. ycnr health no good, you know, •ESPEC1ALLY in in-law situations * is it best to believe the best. Anne * xlirst will help you to. Write her * at Box A, Room 421, 73 Adelaide * St. West, Toronto. Your Handwriting By and You Alex S. Arnott Handwriting and Reserved Friendship When letters f g and y, are written with small loops below the writing line, about twice as long as the • letter above the line, it is an indi- cation that these writers are reserved and select their friends with care.- Although are.Although such writers may. be friendly and enjoy companionship, they prefer to select a 'few people as their particular friends, This does not mean that they are snobbish; on the 'contrary, they make excellent companions. 'They do not regard everyone as a close friend hut prefer to associate with a few: ffoyce,r There are many signs hi hand • writing that tell of unfriendliness or deceit, The most common of these and easiest to recognize is the open space at the base tf the letters "a" and "o". It is, however, always well to check this sign of unfriend- liness with other signs in the hand- writing. Thesewillbe discussed in a later article. Anyone wishing a more complete analysis please send self-addressed, stamped envelope. to Box B, roost 421, 73 Adelaide St. 'West, Toronto. ?'hent is no. charge for (itis service., To Antarctica A combined British -Norwegian - Swedish expedition is to explore the Norwegian territory in .Antarctica in the fall of 1948. Under Norwegian command, scientists will study the geography, geology, and the plant and animal life of Queen Maud's Land, practically ttul:nnwn until 2u. years rgo, but visited since then by several SN'orwe3:'i!ln exp•Rlitinns, . DON'T WAVER. Say "Maxwell House'. it's the- same marvellous coffee ''blend whether packed in Super-Vacnunz Tin (Drip or Regular Grind) or Glassine -lined Rag (All Purpose Grind). ISSUE 24-1943 Sunday School Lesson Judah's Last Days - Iiings 23:31 to 24:7;. Jeremiah 36 Golden Test -The fear of the Lord prolongc(4 days; but the years , of the wicked shall be shortened,- Proverbs 10:27. - The No.thorn Kingdom had fall- en before the hosts of Assyria, and its people, carried off into exile or - dispersed, had become "the Lost Ten Tribes" of history. The Kingdom of Judah, or Southern Kingdom, lasted another 136 years, but it soon met its downfall and the exile of its people to Babylon. From that defeat and exile, however, there was to be a glorious return and a rebuilding of Jerusalem. Two things must be borne firmly in mind if we are to understand those times. Such lessons are particularly ap- propriate for the United States and Canada, for these democracies face new and unforeseen responsibilities and dangers in their relation to the rest of the world. Thetwothings to remember about Israel's situdkion are that the pro- phets of the time were more im- portant than the kings and that Is- rael, too, had lost any isolation it might have had. A small tribal group, in the era before rulers and empires, had sat"' out, for„wprld conquest and had now becoinca kingdom situated between - great contending powers. It was al- ways, therefore, in physical clanger and in the additional danger of al- lying itself with one against the other and of the consequences of making a wrong choice. It was under these circumstances that the prophets urged against entangling alliances and appealed for a high integrity in Israel itself. The prophets could not alter Israel's physical situation any more than we can alter our "one world" situation today. It is quite possible that even a highly moral and spiritual integrity . might not have spared lsrael a fate of martyrdom, But what a -differ- ent fate it would have been from going down in weakness and sin! What is more to the, point, the only real hope of Israel•'s safety and contribution to the nations lay in the preservation of her integrity. Inter- nal honor and honesty, avoidance of intrigues , and entanglements, • and wise diplomacy would have been her proper course -tate course our coun- tries should be following today. Modern Etiquette By Roberta Lee Q. is it proper to fold napkins :tee- the or-the dinner table into fany shapes? A. No; the correct shapes for the dinner table are either the' perfect square or the oblong, although the triangle may be used for breakfast ' and luncheon. Q. Shouldn't a hostess have some- thing to read in the guest room? A. Yes; a few late magazines, and, perhaps, a short, light novel. Q. Should a small boy who is ring bearer at a wedding wear a button- nicrc in the buttonhole of his jacket? A. No. Q. Should word be sent to the hotel to holt] the room that has liven reserved if one finds he is unex- pectedly delayed ants cannot arrive on the day stated in his reservation? A. Yes, because hotels do not hold the room if you are not there to claim it within a reasonable time after you have stated you would be there, Q. What are the two most im- portant rules to follow' in conversa- tion? A. 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