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::'. SjmopBis Chapter XIX: Michael and Juanita ride side by side to Deep Water \'alley. As they approach the entrance they see the shrine of Don Attero'g Cross and at the same time hear shots in the direc- tion of tlie town. Chapter XX Juanita, in her tattered clothes, was right at his heels â€" a second phantom slipping through the night. And then they saw it! They saw what was on the shrin* dedicated to tl\e memory of Don Atterol Valdez hastily shoved Juanita back as she gave a low, fright- ened cry. "Don't look!" he said sharply, and his own blood felt suddenly frozen in his vein. "Get back!" B'iV it was too late. Juanita already had seen, even as the man stared at the awful sight, para- lyzed. From the ends of the hori- zontal beam swung bunches of cured tobacco from a drying shed. And on the cross itself, spread- caKlcfl, his hands clumsily spiked, with their bleeding palms out- ward, hung the body of a youth who had been no more than nineteen. .\bout the neck of the dead young man hung two stalks of tobacco, .^nd if anything was needed to complete the ghastly picture, the moon supplied it. For it seemed to center all its brilliance, like a spotlight, on the victim's agonized face. .'Vfter Juanita's one low cry, neither of them had made a sound, standing there as motionless as mar- ble statues, with lick horror and lothing printed on their moon-silvered faces. After -A'hat seemed an eternity, Valdez, his narrow dark eyes bright spots of fire, reached out a hand and touched the girl's trembling shoulder. "Get going and trail that kil- ler's horse to wherever he'a headed, for," he said tightly. "But don't do anything â€" don't say a word about what you've seen here, even if you catch up with the coyote who's riding the horse." • • * "But, senor," Juanita protested hotly, "•vea I who never kill, who never hart hft4 tuck * thought, must kill himl Madra de Dios.' Such a one mky b« shot down without warning, lfk« a dog that ll mad!" "No," Valdea said firmly. "I want him to stay alive â€" for a Itttle while yet." "It serves some purpost, sen- «r?" the girl asked. "Some good «omes of this devil's life if he is allowed to walk the earth? Oh, k«t that cannot be I This time you must be mistaken, senorl" "Maybe," he said tightly. "But Pd like to know what it is all tbout. The killer devil shot that young hombrc first â€" before he itrung him 'up. With him already M dead as he would ever be, why Was not the murderer satisfied?" Juanita shook her head in de- feat, ".'^il Why was he not?" "We'll try to find out," Valdez •romiscd grimly. "You frail him. 1 â- will not see you again tonight, tut in the morning I'll meet you in tlic town of Gold Creek." Juanita nodded and started out, •ot ill liastc or anxiety, but as 4tutiousIy as any Indian trailer of •n older day. It was from Indian mends that she had learned to follow e\eii the faintest of trails, fnd slic had been taught many of ♦heir secrets that made thcni su- preme ill stalking man or beast. From ihtm she liad also learn- ed "smoke talk" so that she could ttiaiiipulatc a blanket over a smol- dering fire t> make it carry its mute message for many miles. Hai-i' wild the luiglit be herself, for such lier lonely life had made her. but juanita de Cuevas was well filled for her self-appointed task as helper to the red-headed, fiery avenger o' wrongs, lil Ca- ballcro Rojo. After she had disappeared in the KJouni, Valdez stood for a long lime near Don* Attero's Cross in deep study, and hi» O N * C L C thoughts were bitter with self- reproach. If he had hurried, he could not help asking himself, might it not have been possible for him to have prevented this terrible crime? But such thoughts were jarred from his mind abruptly as from close by caVne a warning sound. He straightened, as still as the trunk of the towering oak at his back. Then he knew he had not been mistakei in the quality of the sound he had heard. It had been singing â€" and the creek of wagon wheels. The sounds came closer. They became clearer. Then he could make out distinct voices â€" those of two men ard a womai or girl. Their tones were light with hope and the stti of dreams. • • * Easterners they must be, Val- dez concluded, when he could make out the words of the song they sang. Westerners â€" ranchers, cowboys, even homesteaders who had been here for any length of time â€" would sing the solemn songs of the lonely trail, the songs of the puncher riding the edge of the bedded-dowii herd. Peons, any other Mexicans would sing their own 'istinctive chants, in Valdez's own language. He listened, rapt. The rumble of the steel-rimmed wheels on stone grew I --jder. The sound told him that this was no light buck- board returning with tired but happy merrymakers from some cow-town dance. No, this was a heavy v -^on, springless, and loaded with all it could carry. (To be Continued) Your Handwriting and Yoii ^,., |^ ^_. Writing Indicates Sense of Humor "Dear Mr. Arnott," writes Miss A., "I have been corresponding with a young man for some time and I would appreciate it if you would kindly analyse his hand- writing and let me know what you think of it. » * t Answer: Your correspondent writes with flourishes and high wavy "t" bars, with pointed and sometimes angular script. This is followed with dots of the letter "i" that look very much like commas. These dots are very dis- tinct and stand out above the stem of the letter itself. All these signs in the script tell me that he docs not take life's realities too seriously and he is inclined to be easy going. The signs of humor, a rare gift, indicates a good com- panion, one whose lively imagina- tion and sense of humor and good fellowship make him versatile and tesourceful. • • * The long, deep strokes of the letter "y" are good examples of his interest in the out-of-doors and particularly in sport activities. In this regard he shows a preference for movement, activity and vari- ety in all his interests. There is a decided inclination to regard de- tails and routine matters with disinterest. Another good characteristic in the sbrip is his loyalty. This is clearly shown in the letter "i" and it is excellent indication of an earnest faithfulness to his ideals, friends and purposes. Although sociable and friendly with others, he does not follow the crowd, seeking popularity but is content with having a few close associates for long, lasting companionship AiiiuiH wislitng a murt cuiiipteli analysti please send tilf-addrtstei stamped envelope to Box B, room 421, 73 Adelaide SI. West, Toronto. There it no charge for this service. Big Enough to Make an Omelet is egg (.righ.) laid by a white Wyandotte pullet owned by R. Blake Smale of Baltimore, Ont., which weighed six ounces. As demonstrated by Aileen Steele, It takes three ordinary-sized pullet eggs to balance its weight. ANN|£ HURST Young Reader Applies Counsel ONE girl's success in winning her â- * battle of disappointed love is * often more convincing than any- * thing I can say. Today I quote * from such a letter, in the hope * that it will help others in the * same boat. * "So many girls have written * to you, Anne Hirst." the girl * starts, "asking you what to do * when the one they love walks * out. Well, I'm sure one of them. I loved this boy so much there wasn't anything I wouldn't have done for him. When he found that out, he told me he didn't love me â€" and lie didn't come back. tried everything you had * told the other girls to do. I * thought I'd die in the attempt * to make myself despise him. * Now, after many months of not * seeing him, I realize what a * mistake it would have hctn to * marry him. * SHE WON OUT "He led me to believe he cared for me. WUcn he found out I cared too, he walked out. I had h.'it all my friends because of him! "These thing make yo.i uonder what he jvould do after you mar- ried /lim.' // yon really think about it, you are convinced hozv wrong he ivas. A boy who ivill let a girl think he loves her, wlicn all the time he's laughing to his friends about how she falls for all he tells her â€" he's just not worth yo%,r worry; "How will we girls know when to believe boys? Are there any left who mean ivtiat they say. ei'rn some of the time' "I've found out that a lost love makes a deep wound. But lime hcalt, even if one is still a little scared. "You are doing a wonderful job of helping people in trouble. It it fine to have someone to turn to when you have problems you can't talk to your family. Thanks for all your help." There ore few of us, ij the truth were known, who have not at one time or another goes through such disillusion. It often does take many months to come out of it and, as This girl has, realise hoy lucky we are to have escaped marrying such a boy. IFhen that day arrives, we are wiser and stronger women â€" a»J<f we will be very, very careful not to reveal our love so soon again. Sometimes a young man wins m girTt heart just for the sport •/. it â€" to prove to himself that he can JVhen he finds she returns the love ht frtfetsed, he is through. The thrill it gone. And so is he. The way we take the blotv shows MS upâ€"tt ourselves, and to all who ISSUE •»- 1B4T knoii' about it. The knowledge that so many other girls have bad the same e.rpcrience does help one to be a good sport To "P. H. M.s" You have come through wonderfully; Now, don't let yourself condemn all other young men. Just hold on to your heart next time you find it slipping, and give lite lad time to proz'e his in- tegrity. I salute you! f- * * /( ts amazing what shock a girl's ycnaui heart ran Inkc! If you have lost the lad you loved, tell Anne l,.,.y! lUifUl U- She will understand, and help. Write her at Box A, Room 421. 7.^ Adelaide St., West, Toronto. Of One Mind The room was quiet; the lamp was low-. The boy speaks: "What are you thinking about, darling?" The girl answers: "The same as you are, dear." Then the boy: "Hot Dawg! I'll race ya to the ice box!" Sunday School Lesson r^ â- V By Rev R. Barclay Warren God's Eteriial Rule Revelation 21:1-7;?|^ 27. Golden TcKt â€" Thy- UinKiloin is an everlasting kingdorrj and Thy do- minion cndureth throughout all geiarations. â€" Psalms 1-1? : 13. Tht lesson fonn.s a very appro priate conclusion for the year's study. We have come through various conflicts but here wc emerge into a blaze of light ani glory. We view the grand coii- sumation. We see with John the new heaven and the new earth. as we have stood lonely and for- lorn by the open grave, with what comfort our hearts have been blessed as we listened to the fa- miliar words, ''Behold, the taber- nacle of God is with inen, and He will dwell with tliem, and they shall be His people, and God, Himself, shall be with them, and b their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crj^ing, neith- er shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." In the beautiful descrip- tion of the Holy City one state- ment stands out with peculiar significance; "A-nd the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there." « * * Politicians have promised their Utopias but until now they have no^ been realized. Suffering and crime are taking their toll on every hand. But there is a better day for the overcomer. A state of enduring peace and superb happiness is for those who are written in the Lamb's book of life. "Nothing undean shall enter it, nor any one who practises abo- mination or fal.sehood." • * « Satan and his associates are cer- tainly fighting fiercely. Some- times it would seem that truth ia on the scaffold and wrong is on the throne. The sufferings of God's people are perplexing. But God's victory is certain. The sa- crifice of His Son, Jesus Christ has not been in vain. He is tak ing to Himself a people, a clean people. They shall have a part in His everlasting king<lom. « * «. Are you thinking only of fhe present? Why not do some long- range planning He who lives only for this world forfeits both. Whatever the struggle of the Christian he is well repaid in both this life and the life which is to come. If we have entered God's kingdom by the new birth we are on the winning side. "He that overcometh shall inherit alt things; and I will be his God, and he shall be My son." Not i Word Wasted A firm of Scottish lawyers re- ceiving a letter from their rent agents over the lease renewal of premises, wtre asked n they were going to remain in the building. The firm replied: "We are.â€" Yours faithfully " The agents, impatient folk, were not satisfied with the reply. They wrote the lawyers again, asking if they meant to reinain in the of- fjccs. Back came the reply: "Dear sirs, we remain. â€" Yours Faithfully." 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