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Show '.I, FRIDAY, MARCH 6, THE PAYSON CHRONICLE, PAYSON, tjfAM 11)31 Rain- said she was delighted, and It seemed to Martin that her enthusiasm was unfeigned. Apparently Lewis thought so, too. Anyhow, neither of PALED GOSHEN NEWS Week i i I ! 0. I r to t lays Mrs. ve.k. pent Mrs. and 1 her Jack irned lading tives. Ag- - mber utler, r and home :k in i Jar- - i has Lake, 7- - r and geles, y ex home g the were i took oshen It doesn't' lie "I want a bettor name than that to think of you by. I wish you'd tell me your real one." She looked rather searohinaly Into his face for a moment before she answered, but the decision she'd hesiYou tated over was In bis favor. name real like either," not my may Its Itlioda. You dont like she said. do you? Or if you do, she went It, on, overriding the protest ho made, what made you look so funny when I told you? , lie didn't try to deny that he inialit I've got some have looked funny. association with the name that I can't spot Im sure I don't know anybody named Rhoda. Rut the name's hen in my mind within the last three days." Well, dont try to find It now, she admonished him. You dont dance as well when you think. So for the next few minutes they dispensed with thinking altogether. They allowed themselves, indeed, to become a little too oblivious to their surroundings. In the next pause, ns they stood waiting for I he orchestra to go on, Martin saw a flicker of a frown cross the girls eyebrows and the next instant a voice said at his elbow, May I have the rest of tin's dance? a rather acared voice: it wouhlat be Lewis, anyhow and he turned to aee a blushing eager youngster wliod cut In on him. Annoying as the intrusion was, Martin couldn't help liking the ; irl better for her kindliness in putting the shy boy at his ease. She Introduced him to Martin Higgins, his name was and danced away with him. It pleased Martin, tlmugl), to observe that he danced badly. lie left the floor and made for a d vacant sofa, a low, a of one stood that thing, pair back to back tliwartwise in the side corridor. Its fellow had, he noted, for Its solitary tenant a girl whose aggressive blondness made a really focused glance necessary to satisfy ldtn that she wasnt Rabe Jennings. Reassured on that point he dropped into the vacant seat behind her. Rut he'd hardly begun thinking about Rhoda when his attention was sharply diverted. lie felt a jar as somebody heavy sat down beside the woman on the other sofa, and heard him say to her, "Well, you were right. Shes the girl. "Where is she now? Out on the floor. She cant see us here. Well, I guess Ive beaten the old man to It this time. You?" the woman questioned Ironhigh-backe- )nday it. V over-stuffe- ically. Oh, that was a good hunch you had, he admitted. The womans comment was a con- temptuous laugh. Martin, Interested without knowing why, found that by turning his head sidewise so that his ear pressed against the back of the sofa he could hear better. The woman was speaking now In a more conciliatory manner. Tell me how you made sura I suppose you got her to tell you the whole story of her life. I made a pretty fair start with her," he said complacently. Sites a eagey little brat, though, and I didnt want to press too hard. Ill get more next time. Rut I found out her first name, and It fits." Kept her own first name, did she? the woman said. She's the one, then. I was practically sure when I saw her. 10 I guess Its all right, the man said. It won't do any harm, though, if I try to find out some more about her. The woman uttered another short You listen here, unpleasant laugh. Max," she said. Youve got just one Job tonight Find out where she lives. If I can get her address, well have C- - J. where we want him. Until we know that, were nowhere. Ye haven't any time to waste fooling around. She may see that ad tomorrow and answer It. Find out where she live's. As soon as you know, come around and tell me. I'll do the rest. Ill go now. No, sit still. I don't want to take a chance on her seeing us So long!" She came around Martins side of the sofa, and without stirring he watched her all the way to the stairs, with a mind quite blank however, as tar as she was concerned. He had omething else to think about. He had spotted his association with the name Rhoda. For the past week ome one had been advertising every ay In the personal column of the Kews for the address of Rhoda McFarland. It was part of Martin's dally routine to re.nl the personal n pretty carefully. Uvory row and then he found the beriming of a story D It He had espoi noted these advertisements hr Rlmda MeFarlnnd because of a minor oddity about them. Usually the advertisers for the ad-- j dresses of missing persons were firm$v r. )tK win- ing ' an ting and rves, m- - W The Size eol-om- ;;S0 ' 11 j) uJi s H tl dr inn of attorneys who offer-- ' Rut names and addresses i:i fed The anthese had all been blind adto ooi ihh 'outo swerer was invite t or his facts to ring of care of the sort, the Ihf'v the form of t.e ad had Rhoda McFarland, it had changod. said, would learn something to her ad with cominur lent ing vantage by Itlioda McFarland, though; not Itlioda White. IVliat had made the memory of that sorb s of advertisements pop into ins Max was to find bend s suddenly? out where the girl lived igiif. they hadnt any t:me for fooling that ad In aroui d. f.e night s tl e p. per tomorro-a"d answer it. Marin sat suddenly ereef and then slumped lieeic again into the corner of hi sohi. Had it been his Itlioda they were taMom; about? lie hadnt yet seen the man who was still silting on the sofa behind him. but the woman had called him Max. 'ii.e nbioiis thing to do was to walk around the sofa and take a leek at him; find out if lie was the same Max that Rhoda had wanted to Rut to do that he rescued from. openly would probably give away to the blighter t he fact that his conversation with ttie woman had been overheard by some one who took an interest in it. Retter sit still a minute firt nnd cheek up. Tiiis pair wanted to find a girl before somebody else did. somebody who was advertising for her. The woman had thought she recognized her hut hadn't been sure. Apparently shed sent for Max to come and scrape an acquaintance with the girl and find out whether she was the one they wanted. Slip's the grl, ail right. Max had said. Slip was a "cagey little brat, hut hed found out her first name. And this, added to the he regarded woman's ns conclusive. He wouldn't have said that, wouldnt have gone through the process at all, Martin reflected, had the name under which the girl was introduced to him been that of the girl he was looking for. The first name fitted In, and the second one didn't: Rhoda White, Instead of Rhoda Mc1 Why not? It fits. Thats Just what X-- sn-no- Now-Tod- i Farland. His sensitive reporters nose lmd detected the trail of a story and mere professional instinct started him off planning how he could run It down. Talk to Rabe Jennings tonight nnd find out how much she know about the girl. She probably knew where she lived, anyhow. Get at t!m rdver-tisinfile tomorrow morning and find was. For a guess, hed out who turn out to he the C. J. whom Max and his lady friend were trying to take advantage of. Ai.d then go through all the McFarlands In the "morgue" to see If he could discover any reason why a Rhoda of that rame should have changed it for the colorless name White, and disappeared. Ilis reporters mind went ns far as that point as easily as a car rolls down hill. But at that point it stopped with a Jolt that both shocked and astonished him. lie saw her face smiling at him In friendly confidence as shed smiled when shed danced away with Higgins. He didnt want a story about her. lie hated the Idea that there wns a story. If there was one that for any reason she wanted buried, buried It should remain for all of him. Something had happened to him. Hed ne' er felt like that before. Rut now wasnt the time to go into that. He must find Rhoda and tell her what hed overheard. Then-i- f she needed help, he'd help her. The music stopped sooner than hed expected it to and he got up precipitately. If hed seen Babe Jennings coming along hed have sat still for another three seconds and let her 3 d go hy. As It was she saw hint and sane out to him as she approached. Hello, Marty! What have you done with Red White? lie could think of nothing better to do than stay where he was and an1 hnd to let her dance swer her. man, he said. with another away Rut I've got the next one with her and Im going to find her new. The tiling lie feared, but hadnt seen With a how to avoid, happened. mighty upheaval the big man on the other s- ifa got to his feet and turned around. Babe gave a sort of gasp or squeal of surprise, and then waited to see what was going to happen. I Max Lewis said. Oh, hello! didnt know you were here. Did I hear you say you were going to dance this dance with Miss White? I suppose that's what you heard," Then he I said it. Martin replied. had what he welcomed as an inspirahe tion. Oh, I beg your pardon, his to awakened if as went on, Just "Mis Jennings, social obligations. will you let me Introduce Mr. Max Lewis? GARDEN SEEDS Mrs. H. E. Jones and Mrs. Stanley Waterbury acted as hostesses to the members of the "500 club at the Utters home in Elberta, Wed. evening. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. La Mar Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wall, Mr. and Mm. James Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Don MeDotta!d( Mr. and Mrs. Delbort White, Mr, and Mrs. Add McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. II. E. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Waterbary Mr. and Mrs. Con Nelson. Lunch was served at midnight. Mr. H. E. Jones acted as toastmaster, and (response was given by Mr. Don McDonald. First and second prizes for the ladies were won by Mrs. Add McDonald and Mrs. A. E. Wall, respectively. Gentlemen, first and second won by Mr. Jim Allen and Mj Con Nelson, a general good time was enjoyed by all. iMta iiene Roberts by Mrs. Henry Are Ready FULL LINE OF FRESH PACKAGE AND BULK SEEDS. LET US HELP YOU GET YOUR GARDEN PLANNED. e Payson Merc. Co. Mr. and Mrs. John Jasperson were Payson and Spanish Fork visitors Mon. with business the motive. E. A. CROOK. Mkr. e Martin Nodded Them a Cheerful Farewell and Slipped Away Into the Crowd. them objected when Martin nodded them n cheerful farewell and slipped away into the crowd. f.ater, but not until an hour or two Inter, going over the evening on foot, ns it were, be was able to surmise that ids complacency over the apparent success of tills maneuver, getting rid of both Lewis and Rabe with a Introduction, might single have hnd something to do with his discomfiture In the scene which followed with Rhoda. She, of course, couldnt have known how much deeper hed plunged Into her affairs while shed been finishing out the dance with the negligible Higgins. And It wasnt surprising if shed felt when lie came op and took her arm, detaching her from her most recent partner with barely a word, that his manner was assuming a good deal too much, as If their friendship had been a matter of months rather than of minutes. Hed been entirely unconscious of this manner at the time. All hed been thinking of was the Importance of what he had to tell her and of what she In return would have to tell him. He was aware that she looked at him a little oddly as he started to lead her away, and he explained his action, adequately he felt by saying, We've got to find some place where we can talk. Shan't we get out of this? Ill take you home If you like. At that she got rid of his hand rather bruskly and turned to stare at him, still half perplexed but In rap Idly mounting exasperation. "I don't want to get out of this," I came here to dance." she said. Before he could speak, she added, more amiably, We can talk now. though, can't we? And look, theres a piece we can sit." The sofa she darted off to take possession of occupied perhaps the most public place In that entirely public dance hall, opposite the brad of one of the flights of the grand staircase. That Is all right. Isnt It? she asked. I suppose so," he agreed disconAt least Its got Its back tentedly. to the wall and no one can hear what we say without standing right In front of n and listening. Rut what have we got to say," shs that anybody shouldnt demanded, well-place- d Mr. and Mrs. A Banner spent Sun. and Monday with Mr. Banners parents at Springville. :: MAIN STREET PAYSON, UTAH panied by Mrs. Leonard MKelgon Mrs. Pearl Nelson suffered a painMrs. McKelson gave a reading. Genola Mrs. Jane White has returned to ful injury to her leg last week when gave a one act comedy drama entitled, her home after having spent several she slipped and fell on the ice. "One Stormy Night, Dividend famweeks with relatives and friends in ished amusement in the form of an California. indoor track meet sponsored by Mr. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Jones Watkins and Mrs. Gay Roundy. Mr. and Mrs. Talbert Fowler of Cast Monday with friends in Provo. Tho Goshen P. T. A. furnished aa le Gate were the guests of Mrs. Fowthe evening a wonderful time was had Burr-aston lers parents Mr, and Mrs. R. J. Mr. and Mrs. Evelyn Lewis returned elaborate lunch, and dancing closed Sunday. form Springville Sun. after a weeks by all and the response was certainly visit with Mm. Lewis Mother. a tribute to the officers of the P. T, A. A Theatre party was enjoyed by the to Mr. Wall who has put forth and members of the Justa Mere club A joint meeting and social of the effort to make this organizabioa every and their husbands Sat. evening after Parent Teachers association was held in this locality. a success which a delightful lunch was served Thursday evening in the High School at the home of Mrs. Henry Roberts. Auditorium, The Goshen P. T. A. actMiss Slyvia Jensen suffered an ined as host for the organization of Annual Relief Society day will be Dividend, Genola and Elberta. The jury to her leg Wed. evening when observed next Tuesday evening at the program follows, congregation sang she fell while roller skating. Junior High Auditorium, A one act America prayer was offered by An evenings entertainment was givcomedy drama Careers" will be given, Grant Baxter, President of Goshen P. followed by dancing. Light refresh- T. A., Rex White gave the welcome en in the Goshen Junior High Mon. ments will be served. The Relief So address. Remarks by Mr. Dan Green-halg- eve by the dramatic club under the diBoard member, Mrs. Skinner rection of Principal E. A. Will The pre ciety will give the prograp; Sun. even 15 March under the direction of and John F. Warner, District P. T. A. eeeds will aid in paying for the curing President Bertha Lewis. The tegular Representatives from Spanish Fork. tains recently installed in the Junior theology and testimony meeting was Also Mr. A. E. Wall Jr. Principal of High Auditorium, A large crowd was held Tuesday. Class leader. Virginia Goshen schools, Elberta famished a in attendance. Roberts gave the lesson. Mrs. Jack mtsical given by Mrs. Camiele Stev- TRY A WANTAD! enson and Mrs. John Bowers accom Morgan gave the teachers topic. h, hear?" "Plenty," he told her. "Of course I dont know how serious it Is. Youll know better than I. It sounded to me like something you ought to be told about. Do you mean you Sounded? heard people talking about me? I think they were talking about you. I'm practically sure they were." Ilis chain of Inferences had been straight enough once, but It was tangled now. "Ill start with something else," he said, after a moments sUence. Do you remember asking me why I looked funny when you told me your name was Rhoda, and my saying I had an association with the name that I couldnt spot? Well, I have spotted It now. For the last week theres been an advertisement In the personal column of the News for the address of The reason Id Rhoda McFarland. noticed it was that It was always a blind ad; the advertiser, I mean, never giving his own name." lie had Instinctively avoided looking at her while he was speaking, but the quality of the silence after he'd finished drew his eyes around to her face. lie saw It deeply flushed. she asked as she encounWell, tered his gaze, a sharpness that sounded like panic audible in her voice, what has that got to do with me? He wanted to say, "You are Rhoda McFarland, arent you? hut his nerve failed him. He didnt try to answer her question. "Was It Rhoda McFarland you heard them talking about?" she asked at the end of another silence, her voice now In better control, "nnd did you think there couldnt be more than one person named Rhoda?" At last his mind was on the mils I didn't hear any name menngain. tioned at nil. I'll tell you what I did hear. 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