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Synopsis Chapter XLII: Valdez asks Haskel to hold hic own men in check for just 48 hours. Haskell's answer is "yes, and once more the men agree to follow their level-headed leader. CHAPTER XLIII His fist swung for her face. And then; as she shrank back with a sharp cry, Chet*" Maxon charged from the doorway. Clark Weber jerked his gun from his holster. But in the same heart- beat, Maxon's knuckles thudded on Weber's ear with a vicious blow. The man's head spun. His knees buckled. The floor came up as he felt his weapon tugged out of his fingers, Chet, Maxon weapon levelled. "You can clear out of here, Clark now," he said icily. "We're 'through with you for good and all." "I kiddsiaped that peon be- cause--"+ . . . . backed away, the Weber bit off his words. Maxon and Ellen did not know that the captive was El Caballero Rojo's. henchman: It would" be smart to keep them ignorant of that fact. There was still a chance of re- pairing this error; and of catching the scarlet-masked outlaw. He picked himself up from the floor. . "Please go away--and don't come back!" Ellen's voice was sharp. "You'll be anxious enough to find me-when -Russ Bartle demands the thousand dollars you owe him," Weber jeered. Neither of the Maxons replied. With a shrug. Weber went down- stairs with Chet close behind him, still with Clark \Weber's own gun trained on him. And cven as they reached the ground floor there came an insistent rapping on the door. He shoved the gun in his belt, but kept his hand near it. Russ Bartle came in, attempting to hide his jagged nerves behind a smile. It had been a night of terror for him. Pringle butchered. 4526 "SIZES Fashion at its most glamorous! That's 'Pattern: 4526, an_ intriguing _ . two-piecer with draped neck, gay big bow, flip flirty peplum. And Ohl * What compliments it will collect! Pattern 4526 comes in sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, .20. Size 16 takes 3% yards 30-iach; 34 yard contrast. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (25¢) in coins (stamps cannot 'be = accepted) for this pattern to Room 604, 371 Bay Street, Toronto. Print plainly SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS, ' STYLE NUMBER. 4 ISSUE 23 -- 1948 . interest you." picked up the lantern, - the buiding. BY JACKSON-COLE The peon a witness to his crime. The riders he had seen--and that group of angry ranchers in con- ference at the valley's edge. He had had no opportunity to make a weak explanation for his late, unceremonious call when he saw Weber hastily and surlily get- ting into his hat and coat. "Going to Gold Creek?" he in- quired hopefully. N "Yes -- permanently," Weber growled. "The Weber-Maxon part- 'nership is dissolved. If you're going to town, Mr. Bartle, we can ride to- gether. I have news that may * * * "Of course I'm going on," Bartle said quickly. "I just stopped in be- cause I happened to' be in the: neighborhood." He laughed a little apologeétically. Also to fix the front of my horse's shoes, if it's agreeable to you boys. Mind if I find a pair of shoes in your blacksmith shop and put them on there?" = "Glad to help you," Weber promptly volunteered, and hurried the man through the kitchen before Maxon could make a comment. Horseshoes were the furthest things from the minds of Bartle and Weber when they reached the small blacksmith shop beside the barn. "How much will you 'actually give for Lil Caballero Rojo? blurted Weber. : "I offered to cancel the balance due on the farm," Bartle said, "Any public-spirited citizen would go that to help." Se "The job's worth more!" Weber snapped. "It's dangerous! you give ten thousand dollars?" Bartle laughed shortly. thoysand dollars? You're loco!" * " Ce "All right," purred Weber. He "Let's get busy with those shoes." Bartle hesitated. "You--er--right sure you could capture him?" "I am--because 1 know of a bait that will draw him. But I wouldn't risk my life for less than ten-thou- sand. - Maybe later I'll ask fifteen. The longer a man thinks about the risk, 'the greater it' seems, "under- stand?" "I'll pay ten." reluctantly he gave in. because--" "Because you fear him more than you do anybody else. I'm on to you, Bartle." Weber smiled wisely. "For five weeks you haggled about the price of this place. Two hun- dred dollars stood between us. We had to give way. Yet now you're ready to part with ten thousand dollars. For the common good. of the country?" Weber laughed. "Bartle, I wasn't born yesterday." : . * . Bartle scowled as "But only Weber stepped out into the moon- =} + light. Freezing in a grotesque pos- ture, he stared wild-eyed at the corner of the barn. He moved for- ward, peering around. the corner of Was his imagination working overtime, or had he actu- ally a shadowy shape and 1cthing) that glittered silver? cher /headed swiftly for Gold eek. /©A man who had such vast holdifigs as Bartle had, who had a stake in all of,it, could not carry all his business dealings in his head. Weber felt certain that Bartle's office would yield something upon which he could base his firm con- wviction . that the 'landowner '.was playing a game in the dark. . And Clark Weber had to have something to hold over head! $e ee No time was wasted in exuber- ant greétings when their signal cries eventually reunited Juanita de Cuevas and Michael Valdez. They merely stood looking at each other, making no attempt to say in words what they felt. "Juanita," he said then, swiftly returning to their business matters, "tell me" HE = Briefly and rapidly she related her adventures with Clark Weber, and with the rider on the range--the man whose name she did not know, (To Be Continued) Would - "Ten - 7. The Persian, Bartle's ve 18 dodunp Cg Your Handwriting and You Alex. BY tio The Selfish Handwriting Dear Mr Arnott: I would ap- preciate an analysis of my hand- writing. My friend and I have had some serious quarrels .lately, for which 'he blames my selfishness in most cases. | would like to know if there is evidence of this in my writ- ing. Your writing. is rather indicative of the opposite, as there are signs of willingness to make" sacrifices and co-operate with others for the common good. ® Selfish people usually write straight up and down, and not on a slant as shown in your writing. They also repeatedly curl back on their final letters as though turning everything toward themselves fqr personal benefit. Small hooks at the beginning of their words reveal their real intentions, to get what they can, to hold what they have, and to look for more. Such writing lacks genuine consideration for others and has a flair of vanity as shown by oversized capital letters. Compare this with your hand- writing and you will note that none of flie scifi: - are present. But you are sensitive to criticism and this may have some bearing on your problem. 3 : It would be interesting to. com- pare your script with an example of your friend's Writing. ~ ' Anyone wishing a more complete analysis please send. self-addressed stamped envelope to Alex Sv Arnott 123, 18th Street New Toronto 14. There is no charge for thus service How Can 1? By Ann Ashley Q. How can I store laundry soap? A. The wrappers should be re- moved from laundry soap before storing : say, to.give better service and to male the soap lact longer. Keep the wrappers on scented toilet soap to retain the delicate odor. Q. How can I make window sash cords last longer? A. Before installing the new sash cords, soak them in boiled linseed oil; then allow them to dry thor- oughly, and they will last indefin- itely. : . QQ. How can 1 clean leather? A. Leather can be cleaned by us- ing strong. ammonia water. Rub' "until clean, then dry the leather with a soft cloth. ~~ Q. How can I make a mahogany stain? . A. Mix 1 quart of boiled linseed oil, 1 quart turpentine, 1 pint whit- ing, 1 tablespoonful - burnt sienna, 74 tablespoon of yellow ocher, and 14 tablespoon of Bismarck brown. Q. How can I revive wilted veg- etables? : # A. soak them in cold water con- taining a little salt for a short time before using." . ' " Literary Quiz ~ Here's a little Quiz about books and figures from literature. They shouldn't be too hard for you; but if you do happen to get "stuck" on some of them, you'll find the an- swers--printed' upside-down at the bottom. : Questions 1. The best selling book of all time 'mentions the Witch of Endor. Who wag she and. what great King consulted her? 9. What is the correct title of the poem that -begins "'Twas the night before Christmas"? 3. What was the occupation of the - man who wrote ALICE IN WONDERLAND? 4. Two great poets, Milton and Homer, suffered from the same great affliction. What was it? 8. The Barrett family--one of the daughters married Robert Brow- ning--lived on a certain street in London. What was the name of the street? Cs 6. What well-known poet got him: self disliked by the ladies for writing "A woman is only a woman but a good cigar is a smoke"? Omar Khayyam, wrote "The .Rubaiyat". Just what does the "Khayyam" in . ~his_name actually mean? . \ 8. One of our best-known poems begins, "The curfew tolls the knell of parting day". What's the full title of that poem? 9. Over here we used to call them "dime novels". What name did they give similar books in Eng- land? Answers 1 #IIqp =10q Auuad 10--s[njpeasp Luudg '6 'Kein sewoy, £q paedydiny) Anuno)y w-up wp A83F '8 Coueunudy, 'Buydiy predpny '9 'SS2UPUIE CF PIOJXO) IE 100) SINRWIIR Cf | SROPIIN IS WO MSIA LY 2 '(neg £q pIynsuod, HE AP up YOuM AY) sem sud } Here's A New Use For "The Hair Of The Dog""--These are Samoyede Siberian Sled Dogs, and believe it or not, the coat worn by Anne McCauley in the picture was made from wool It took a year's combing from this pair, and two more like them, to make enough material for the coat, which Mrs. H. F, Smith of Toronto, who owns the dogs, values at five hundred dollars. Both the coat and the dogs will be shown at this taken from the two white beauties. year's C.N.E. Real Reason For Engagement Period "DEAR ANNE HIRST: In a week or two L plan -to give my girl - . But something has come up, and I feel you're the only one who can tell me 'what to do. " My girl says she loves me, and - I am sure she does. She wants "to be engaged-- but she also wants to keep on going out with other - men until we get married. "I feel an engagement should be a 'trial period', and we should both s.op sccing afiyone else. Her atti- tude makes me think: that maybe 'she is not really in love with me. "She is in another town, and I'll be here for 'three months more. I get off every other week end, and I've tried to be with her all that time, and give her a good time and all she wants, But when I'm gone she goes out, and she wants to keep on doing so. ' ~ "Please let me know what is best to do. | plan to show her what you write. I want to do what's right no / matter what I have to go through." Old-Fashioned Idea? * 1] am resigned to being dubbed * old-fashioned when I tell you You can make this beautiful pic- ture so easily! It's inexpensive and simple to embroider in wool or cot- ton, Frame or line it. Artistic stitchery--a lovely pic- ture for any room. Pattern 725 has transfer of 15x1934 Inch picture. Laura Wheeler's new, improved pattern makes needlework so sim- ple with its charts, photos, concise directions, Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS in coins (stamps cannot be accept- ed) for this pattern to the Needle- "craft Dept, Room 604, 371 Bay (Street, Toronto, Print plainly PATTERN NUMBER, your NAME and ADDRESS. NNE HIRST Your Family Counselor that I agree with you entirely. The period of engagement is, in- deed, a trial period. - [t gives both young people the chance to get better acquainted, to learn how to adjust differences, to plan their future in all its thrilling details. It is the time to dream dreams to grow now that: their life is to be lived together. It should be the most beautiful per- IEE REE REE EE EREREREREES LE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE NE EJ + and talk about them; closer together, LE EE EE NE EE BE AE J satisfactorily; who is almost as times one happy. ly about her husband's career. he Great Adventure I know that many on dashing about, former social lives, living hausting themselves and spiritually. adventure in their lives! cause you ask her to. * * * iod in their lives up to that time. If you two must be separated for the next few months, you can reveal your ideals through letters sonie- inarticulate shows himself more clearly that way. And certainly the girl should not need the excitement of other men's companionship to keep her She can well invest her leisure in learning more of home- making than she knows, and in. informing herself more thorough- modern couples do not spend their en- gagement. this way. They keep their going out with anyone they want to, ex- physically Yet everyone knows the two are soon to be "married. How much-more-satis--- | fying to start right now prepar- ing themselves for the greatest I hope you. will show this to your fiancee. If she wants to-pre- |= sent her side, I'll be glad to read her letter. But before I do, I'd. like to say that I feel she should consent to your plan if only be- Your dngagement should be the happiest time you've ever had in your life up till now. Make it so. If you have any differences, Anne Hirst can steer you right.' Address her at 123 18th Street, onto 14, New Tor- Just For Fun Many amusing stories are told of the Jate Calvin Coolidge, one~ time President of the United States--a man famous alike for his dislike of making long speeches and of spending money. One of the best is about the time when his wife fell for the persudsions of a travelling book salesman--and paid fifteen dol- lars for a 1500-page "medical ad- viser", FASE When the salesman had de- parted, leaving the book, doubts began to asgail Mrs. Coolidge {and she thought, with great mis- .givings, of what he? husband would say when he heard of her purchase, and what it had cost. nothing about it--but to put the book. on the library table and await the results, To her great surprise Coolidge didn't even mention it, either that first night or on several days following. Mrs, Coolidge just couldn't understand it--until one day she happened to open the volume, and discovered that her husband had written a brief, note on the flyleaf. : © "I have looked all through the cure whatever for a sucker." + Finally she decided to say|- 1500 pages of this work very | | carefully" it said, "and I find no ©. -|- "person try to talk with a mouthful Short Shift--IHere's the latest in fashions for dreaming. This shorty night - gown, recently displayed in a fashion show, is reportedly based Gif%r~ports of such-creations-in- Lana Turner's trousseau. | Modern Etiquette By Roberta Lee . When one'is at the table, how large a mouthful of food should one - take? A. Only large enough so that one can manage easily if one is asked a question, It is disgusting to see a - of food. Q. What is the proper way for a bride to sign the personal notes of acknowledgment for her wedding gifts? : A. As "Mary Smith," Smith of * course being her husband's name, "Mrs. Charles Smith" would be too formal when writing to a friend. Q. If a man speaks to a girl on la the street and she does not remem- ber having met him, what should -she do? onl ete A. If the girl considers it a flirt- ation, she can simply ignore him. If it seems to her that she has met him, nod pleasantly and 'pass on. Q. If a man stops on the street to talk with a woman- for a few minutes, should he remove his hat? A. He should lift his hat; but it is not necessary for him to stand: with itin his hand. ' 'Q. Is it obligatory that a bride A. No; the bride pays only for the bouquets her bridesmaids carry, rn GOOD COUNSEL Flee from the crowd and "dwell with truthfulness: a Suffice thee with thy goods, tho' they be small: ; To- hoard brings hate, to climb brings giddiness; The crowd has envy, and success blinds all; : : Desice no more than to thy lot may all; . ] . Work well thyself to counsel others clear, : there is ro fear. pay for her bridesmaids' dresses? ° And T.uwth shall make thee free, |- Sunday School Lesson By Rev. R. Barclay Warren, Men Who Dared to Stand For God Daniel 3:4-7, 13-18; 6:10. Golden Text -- But if not, be it known unto thee, O 1g, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship .thy golden image which thou: hast set up, -- Daniel 3:18. A "To do as others do" is certainly the inviting course. in life. "To be different" is deliberately sought and enjoyed only by the most eccentric. However there have been occasions and will 'continue to be, when the . Christian must steer his course X contrary to the tides of public opin- {0 jon. The Christian is ordinarily a law-abiding citizen respectful of those in authority. But let "the powers" require that which -de- mands a deni of his God 'and it becomes immediately evident that his heavenly citizenship is of pri- mary importance, The three He- brew children refused to bow to the image. They replied to the king, "If it be so, our God, whom we serve, is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace . . . But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods." God did miraculously deliver them, *« os 0» Likewisé€" Daniel refused to obey the decree to offer prayer only to the king. He prayed three times a or day as formerly, addressing him- self to Almighty God. God pre- vented the hungry lions from harm- ing him. These men were not pre- sumptuous nor discourtequs. But God came first In their lives. They would sooner die in the faith tham live in luxury out of it. : This generation has had its heroes, too. Niomeller and many like him faced death rather than teach the pagan ideology of Hitler. There are still men and women who dare to stind for God. Testing times are ahead, Who knows but some of us may be called upon to . seal our testimony with our blood. { Will we be faithful unto death and } receive the crown of life? Lucky or Unlucky? It is confusing to read of one- : | year-old Beverly Smith, who will never be able to feel pain. Should | people be glad for her or sorry? Paig is not popular, but it has its uses. Ltitle Beverly is already a trial to her parents because she -- goeg around bumping her head and burning her hand and thinking noth- ing of it. If she gets appendicitis, how will they know? If she breaks ~~ a a leg, she may injure herself badly } because there will be no pain to warn her to lie still. : ] If she misbehaves, her parents ill not be able to use spanking as a method of controlling her. Scien- tists say that if pain were not use- ful, evolution would have elimin- ated it. 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