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Show s Tuesday, December 9, 1947 and Diana, on the one hand, and Lianas father on the other. Under ordinary circumstances, no one would expect turn to agree to risk losing his money and his hope of future happiness on the turn of a card. But suddenly it had dawned on everybody that this situation was not ordinary. Only two weeks before, the old man had caned a newspaper editor who had Intimated that Adam Courtney, In the old days on the Coast, had been a professional gambler. No one believed a word of the accusation. But now, to refuse publicly to play would tell the world you believed what the editor had written, and were afraid of being rooked. Jim Bailey wet his lips. Do you want to play with chips, sir, or cash? but even money! LOVE TAKES A HAND By ROBERT McBLAIK SAVAGELY, old Adam Courtney cigar-yellowe- mous- d tache. From the parlor sofa, the muffled sobs of Diana, his shapely and lovely young daughter, expressed an unshakable defiance. He glared at her with all the anger a deep love would permit. I I AM going to marry Jim Bailey," she chanted monotonously. "I dont care If he HASNT got the money he ought to have to start In business. I don't care If he HAS three thousand Instead of only six." The slender legs kicked hysterically. A slipper flew across the room. "I LOVE him, doggone hlml I loolceJ at his cards Without ho a turn, he pushed an equal anmiii SEWING forward. Then each drew cards. Jim Bade) held up three cards and drew two Adam Courtney asked for but one The old man looked at the card Quickly he pushed forward hit whole remaining pile 'T'HE spectators glanced at one an A other. Some thought they had glimpsed the two hands. To starl with, as they afterward explained, Jim Bailey had held three aces Adam Courtney three kings. On thi draw It seemed that Jim, with three aces pat, had caught two queens Thus be had the highest possibli on this deal. But the oU man had caught another king, and held four the winning hand. Would Jim Bailey put up his wholi ELuSeVSkrlWilk w jCooh Eil --Aprons Wake Special Qifls full-hou- 3. 4,000 B. C. 4. Hartley, Adams, Jay. 5. More r Tailored Outfit A young, up - to the - minute A for the pair miss. This pretty blouse in the Gibson Girl manner has short or sleeves, a prim tailored look. The full skirt swings out ever so gracefully. A must for this seasons wardrobe. he fashion-minde- j three-quart- The money in Jims hand told her the rest. The grim eld man ignored her. said Adam Courtney Cash! grimly. Next evening, each bearing his stake of three thousand dollars, they took their seats in the card room. Draw poker," announced Adam Courtney, tearing open the pack. be leaned Table stakes. And, across the table and looked Jim Bailey In the eye, a gentlemans agreement! Okay,1 Jim Bailey said. W1H you cut, sir? Open gambling was not permitted in the club. But what employee would dare atop this? Like wildfire the news spread. Members hurried in just in time to see the old man lose five hundred dollars on t full house, against Jim Baileys four tens. At first, luck Seemed to favor Jim Bailey. But presently the calm, grim old man began to win. Then tire old man lost thres large bets. The stacks of money stood about even again each three thousand dollars. Jim Bailey dealt. Adam Courtney looked at his cards. Hs counted out five hundred dollars. Jim Bailey lutlea la Mast Iaaaa. forth Bishops headdress 80 Preposition Si Part of a circle 29 term depart 84 Scent 88 To suit 87 Craze 88 Withered 89 Light brown 40 Wan 41 S3 B4 Organ of' hearing Misery Subtle kind sarcasm 68 Cereal plant of Vertical - 1 Venomous snake 2 Kiwi 8 Flatfish 4 The southwest wind 9 Winged Insect Maiden loved by Zeus 7 Redbreast I To prepare for publication 9 r d er tank than ust it's powerful nourishment! i! 07ff Buy U. S. Savings Bends! 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The armhole should be the style of twenty years ago. In a perfectly round and well-fittewhite satin dress which had be- elbow should give freedom of longed to her mother, she looked (ae movement without binding, and an elderly member said) the spit- the wrist should be snug. ting image of Adam Courtney i To protect blankets from soQ dead wife. Old Adam Courtney glanced up, bind the tops 'with light weight stared, as at a ghost Heaven only washable material about 16 inches s knows what memory perhaps ol wide. his and his wifes glowing early hap pines passed through his mind When curtains are removed He drew a deep, slow breath. Hit from stretchers, iron the edges. cane dropped and clattered. Hli This gives a more finished appearwhite head disappeared beneath th ance. table as he retrieved the cane from A hammer and screw-drive-r the floor. will This distraction lasted but a mo- find many uses in the kitchen. ment Then Adam Courtney sat Uf Keep these tools in a drawer along and faced Jim Bailey. Leaning awk- with the usual kitchen implements. e wardly forward, his left hand heavy on the table, the old man turned hli Be careful of sauerkraut Juice. own cards up, one by one. Its one of the strongest natural THE KINO OF DIAMONDS food acids, and will stain many "One! the crowd breathed. THI surfaces. Very difficult are - theseKING OF HEARTS. Two!" th stains to remove too. crowd whispered. THE KING OF the crowd murCLUBS. "Three! THE One of the most vexing questions mured. Then he turned facing women shoppers every QUEEN GF.LIAMONDS. Christmas is: What shall I get for It was his lagt card. Not only haefe he failed to catcb him? The perfect solution for evthe king of spades on the draw, ap ery male is quite a problem but so far this seems like a perfect parently he haddrawn but one card, choice. If hes a cigarette smoker, when he should have drawn two. He held onlyfour cards, a worthies! give him a carton of cigarettes. And if you wisely choose Camels ' hand, had lost! Jim hell be twice as grateful for Thjrgrim old man probably his own brand. All Bailey had won, not only the old thats matrs three thousand, but bis over America more people are smoking Camels than ever before! daghter. his highness prefers a pipe Jim Bailey gathered in all ths Now, ifhim Prince Albert Smoking give In hli stood He it up, holding money. Tobacco the National Joy Smoke. hand. Everyone watched Adam Special holiday gift wrappings Courtneys daughter as Jim Bailey make both Camels and Prince Alcrossed to where she stood framed bert desirable choices. particularly In the doorway. Camels are conveniently packed She touched Jims arm and hesiten packs of flavorful, mild cigatated.' Of course she had been told rettes to a carton- Prince Alwhat was up. The money in Jlm'i he bert in one handsomely wrapped band told her the rest. She an to moisture-proo-f containers. her father. The grim old man ig- pound Even a card is unnecessary for nored her. She put her arm around these gifts space is provided for him and kissed him full on the yel- a personalized Christmas greet- - j low stain in his white moustache. Your dealer is featuring He still ignored her. She turned and ing. Camels and Prince ran back to Jim. Albert now! Ad v. Hand In hand, the two young people left the club. Their motor roared away, seemingly with a triumphant note that spoke of money enough for a business, and for marriage, and Independence. Old Adam Courtney sat staring at his bony left hand flat on the table. For a moment his shoulders seemed to sag. Then be straightened, and tilted a quizzical, twinkling look up at the circle of staring faces. "I knew what she was wishing," he said. 'Tm an old fool, I expect" He lifted his left hand. There beneath It face up on the table, lay ' th mUsliking of spades. aces over queens. ss- yards quires lt yards. Dont nlu ths Fan and Winter Issae of FASHION, our complete pattern mainline. Special feature, easy to make styles, free pattern printed inside I book. Price 23 cents. Send your order to: of pile and call the old mans bet? II inch; skirt Its yards Gift Aprons be did, the game was over. He would lose his money, and Diana, TPHESE gay, yet practical bib too. are ideal for kitchen riffled his remaining pile. Since the d old man hardly had held to start with, and had drawn but one card, the odds were forty tc one against his now having four-of-- a kind or better. Suddenly, his face no longer ruddy, Jim Bailey pushed his whole pile forward. I call, sir," he said. He spread e out his hand. 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Ever since that day, his only child had been his only Interest, taking the place of her mother before her. Never before this had she defied him, turned from his love to the love of someone else. As things stood tonight, however, heTiad lost hen unless somehow he could hold her back. Surely this called fbr desperate measures. As he stalked into the club, he spied the ruddy, muscular young object of his quest In the black and white of dinner clothes, Jim Bailey sat watching a game in the busy card room. Jim rose, and the table fell silent as the grim old man came up. "Jim Bailey, Adam Courtney thundered, "are you man enough to take a 'gamble?" Jim Bailey simply stared. I 'understand you have three thousand in the savings bank, old Courtney said. TH put up two dollars to every one of yours. Give you fwo to one on every bet Six thous-- . and to three thousand, table stakes. If you lose you will agree to leave my, daughter alone. "And what if I win? asked Jim Bailey. Win? Adam Courtneys bony face paled. Win you marry her, sir, of course. Jim Bailey hesitated, and the whole room stopped breathing. Everybody understood that had been going on between him ?! 4 In life. wife AtlOTUEn died? 3. The Mayan civilization dates i back to what year? V young ash aif ? - ' ( 1. What is the agony column in an English newspaper? 2. How did Daniel Webster receive the injuries from which he Grimly, Adam Courtney went for his bat and his heavy cane. Grimly he left the house. He knew where to find Jim Bailey. Barred from calling on Diana, he would be waiting at the club the big social and athletic club for her to join him for the dance tonight Jn the old days on the West Coast thought angTily, a matter such as this might have f' been settled with a .45. 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