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Show THE UINTAH BASIN FARMER a step or two, a disagreeable thrill shot through him with the force of an electric shock, nailing him to the kitchen floor. The Intense silence had not been broken by any perceptible sound, and yet David knew, by the voice of that subtle, mysterious sense which never lies, that his solitude was broken by an alien presence that danger ( crouched beside him. Naturally daring and Impulsive, David now found It difficult to restrain himself; every fiber of his being cried out in anger and despair at his awful helplessness. But his mind was as clear as glass, and he reasoned with Short Story Pub. Co.) study was shrouded In but David Graham was still sitting by the desk alone. The realization of his loneliby HIS ness was so intense, so piercing, that he felt like one who. in a horrid nightmare, is hurled suddenly over the brink of a precipice and, by a flash of blasting thought, knows himself to be face to face with doom. It was not only that the darkness of night had veiled the earth for a time from mortal view far blacker were the grim shadows that enveloped Davids soul, shutting him off forever from love and happiness. For he was blind. At first he would not believe the dread verdict of the great specialist. He had listened, as In a dream, to a learned discourse about brain fever, paralysis of the optic nerve, and other technical phrases, but hope had died hard, and not until today had he accepted his fate as final. By a miracle, only, could his sight be restored. The news had, in a measure, stunned him. To be sure, he vaguely compre- hended that he would be obliged to adto this just all his strange and terrible condition of affairs. But tonight he was not thinking of the ordinary details of existence which he must now learn to master In the slow, helpless way of the blind. It was the deep agony of blasted love, of dying hope, with which he wrestled as with a mortal foe, praying and m struggling alone In his despair, calling upon his Maker for strength to complete the last great act of renuncia- tion. rapidity. If a burglar had obtained entrance, he must be a fellow of stout nerve, willing to take desperate chances. It was an undeviating custom of the house to have an electric light burning all night in the reception hall, and also In the long upper corridor where David now stood. By a clever mechanical device this was secured In such a manner that It was impossible for strangers to turn it off. Therefore David knew that the Intruder would realize the great danger that he was facing In making his way through a nt, lighted house where, at any rrn Lm, some one might chance to sc without being seen. There was a window at the end of the corridor, which one might reach from the porch below, and it would, of course, be necessary to traverse the lighted hall, in order to reach the bedrooms, and the dining room on the lower floor, where a thief would naturally expect to find the silver. Probably It did not take more than half a minute for all this to pass through Davids mind, and with it the further assumption that the burglar would instantly perceive the condition of the man who had thus suddenly crossed his path, and, thinking himself undiscovered, would allow the unconscious enemy to pass on in peace, rather than precipitate disturbance. Consequently, David thought ft to gain his him be for might possible own room, arouse Logan, and summon the police by telephone before the burglar would know that he was trapped. He leaned heavily back against the door, with one hand pressed to his head, as if his hesitation were caused by weakness, then with outstretched arms advanced slowly, with faltering steps. In the direction of his dressing-roolightning-lik- e Constance, Constance! he groaned, why are you so faithful? It would be easier far easier if you would scorn me now, worthless creature that I am, and yet, in his inmost heart, there was a gleam of comfort in the knowledge that of her own free will the woman he loved would never give him op. For him love had bloomed with such door. rare and matchless beauty that all the- I dazBut, seemingly, fate was against earth had been bright with its came I him. was still weak and nervous lie Constance Before zling glory. fearful never cared much I from his long Illness, and thenow into Ula life be bad the of- strain of the past day. and In this hour for women, and now. overwhlcli possessed KtronR crueblng trRety, Uia frantic, nn tvovexcitement o tv fr ij.L CABINET Us), 1V26, AART GEAHAA BONNER. COPVftfGHT -- tV VttTtftN NtWAfUl ALLIGATOR UNION HOUSE In the alligator house in the zoo were some smaller houses In which were some Katydids, and this Is to be an account of the talks Billie Brownie had with an alligator and some Katy- Its not everyone," said Mr. Alligator, who has had the interesting experiences I have had. Indeed, said Billie Brownie. The other alligators werent especially interested In anything except their food and so they didnt say anything more. Soon they were fed and then they werent very much interested in anything except a nap. I think I will talk to you before I, too, go to sleep, said Mr. Alligator. He knew the ways of alligators and why shouldnt he? He was one himself. And he also felt sleepy, for he, too, had eaten a good deal. Go ahead, said Billie Brownie, and talk quickly, for soon you will, be asleep. Well, I lived In one of the most fashionable of winter resorts. People used to come to the place where I lived and take holidays. Very rich people would coine, too oh. enormously rich people. They were the ones amongst whom I lived the rich! lie smiled in his alligator way at Billie Brownie. They didnt live on the beach and But they In the water as I did. did go In the water. They lived in the great, enormous hotels and wore beautiful clothes and carried sunshades and were very fine indeed. But a guest at the hotel, one of them, was so taken with me that he took me along with him. Thats a joke you see I He was so taken with me that he took me! And he brought me to a more northern climate and came here to the zoo to live. It's a nice zoo and they feed me well. Ive no objections. m 1 L dids. , V i Western Newspaper Unlou.j Just : Little Smi I J Choose what you will, within the limits of reason, and by the exercise of the average ability you possess you will. In time, reach your mark. Harden. 8PINACH DISHES Spinach needs good seasoning and , he that we care In serving if you must teach your wereI knew," eact. meant the mofor other family to like It, ment I saw you. as most of us do. I knew it long before that," she a dec-ared- Being such vege- replied. You did?" Yes. I may tell you now In confidence, since were engaged, that mamma had been mapping out ouf worth-whil-e table, so good for the blood, being rich in iron, It is needful 'that we accidental meeting for three months. of learn ways Boston Transcript. serving it In the most attractive manner. Too Suggestive Spinach With Stuffed Pimentoes. So Krlss you felt uncanny whll In six Arrange pimentoes ramekin dishes. Take one and one-ha- lf courting that little widow? cupfuls of cooked spinach, two of Kross You bet She kept theonashes the her late husband right tablespoonfuls of lemon juice, one-haone-hal- f piano. one of egg, teaspoonful salt, Krlss Oh, that Isnt so terrible. teaspoonful of grated nutmeg, two Kross Maybe not. I didnt like the one-hatablespoonfuls of butter and of the extra urn. Legion Week looks the Mix cupful of bread crumbs. iy- with fill cover and stuffing peppers, buttered crumbs and bake In a hot well-buttere- A man wanted to learn boxing, but his wife wanted him to take up fencing instead. But, my dear, he argued, if 1 were attacked I shouldnt have my foils with me. Well," she answered, triumphant Iy, you might not have your box Tit-Bitlug gloves with you either. s. Time d 1 lf lf As the train entered the long tunnel a drummer breezed into the smoking compartment. Lots of kissing going on back there, remarked the drummer cheer- ily. Whereupon several husbands made hasty exits. DIFFICULT BREATHING oven. Bohemian Spinach. Take six strips of bacon, three-fourth- s of a cupful-ocooked spinach, one-hal- f teaspoonful of a of salt, two eggs, three-fourth- s one-hal- f of milk, cupful cupful of bread crumbs. Curl the bacon Inside of six ramekins. Chop the spinach, add seasonings and beaten eggs, milk and crumbs. Pour the mixture Into the ramekins and bake until firm. The bacon If partly cooked will be more satisfactory. If It Is not sufficiently cooked, turn the molds out onto a baking dish and bake In a hot oven. Spinach and Noodles. Take one and one-bacupfuls of noodles cooked, one and one-hacupfuls of cooked SAFETY FIRST f iteggie (awaiting luncheon) Im so empty, Miss Sharpe, I cawnt breathe, doncher know. Miss Sharpe It Is always dlfflcnll breathing In a vacuum, Mr. Sapp. lf lf chopped spinach, one cupful of grated h cheese, one teaspoonful of salt, teaspoonful of pepper and one Where It Rain cupful of milk. Put alternate layers The It raineth every day rain of spinach and noodles In a baking the Just and Unjust Fellow, Upon dish, sprinkle with cheese and seasonBut chiefly on the Just because The Unjust has the Justs umbrella. ing over each layer and top with noodles. Pour over the milk and bake forty-fiv- e minutes. Censorship one cup"What bind of tellers do you get Spinach Croquettes. Take ful each of chopped hnrn nnd spinach, , from your sweetheart? fill of prcpnrpd one tablespoon Very tame . r bolld one-- nlf cupful Wly ! tliutf r n h of n cunfulrfc, voile, one-fourt- 1 niu-tard- h one-fourt- ' HER REASONING . -- take on iny highest mental plane! Miss Sharpe Flights on a good airplane would appeal to me as mucb safer, Mr. Sapp. Marya a Little Lamb little lamb, Mary had Her father shot It dead. And now it goes to school with her, Between two chunks of bread. Grcxtr .om t t It I havett loved i n other, deal know only rep rmX 1m 111 rr- -jOU VIio foe rrc. lc X |