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Show UIXTAU BASIN RECORD Dress for fhe Large Woman wraparound style, SlMPLE Ruth Wyeth Spears th belt fastened in the back, apron dress is the practical, - spy. HOW-1- ? tyron kind that you need every day of your jf0 8673 has a comfortable, ev waistline and, as you see e diagram, it consists of few pieces to sew together, ' along, straight seams, so that can finish it in a few hours. matters even easier, j t0 make , pattern includes a v s : ! i morning step-by-ste- wo Keys to a cabin BY LIDA p chart. fie braid edging, which bright-..,tu- p and accents the length of running down the front by 8 L A R R I M O R E O MACRAE SMITH CO. THE STORY THUS FAR WNU SERVICE amusement in her deep blue eyes, the brainstorm. It has made him. He has more commissions than he Gays. Kindness is an endearing trait In can handle. He regards Kitty as a a mother-in-laRobert Cameron cross between Lady Bountiful and a said cheerfully. He consulted his fairy with a wand, which is very flatwatch. My dear, we must be on tering, of course. How did you get on with her? our way. Shes lovely to look at, he said Were going to the theater with and very kind. the Davenports," she said in the guardedly, looked up at him. Gay an way she had of seeming to share But? I want you to tell me intimate confidence. Theyve Just what you think of everything. No and need become grandparents reservations. They lead to misuncheering. Her face was grave. came into derstandings. The Japanese house-bo- y Be frank with me, John. to him about the room. She spoke Ill try to be frank. It sounds calling for the car. John watched ridiculous, I know, but I think Id her pleasant manner with the serv- feel more comfortable if she hadnt ant. She was prettier than Gay, received me so courteously. he thought, but less beautiful, smallWhy? Gay asked in surprise. Her rounded. hair more er, softer, Well, after bracing myself to face which had been dark was, premathe opposition I expected, its a litturely, turning white. Cut short and tle disconcerting to have your mothcurled, it looked like a wig for fancy er, figuratively, at least receive me dress rather than a symbol of age. with open arms. Her skin, in the diffused light which She laughed in genuine amusefilled the long room, Did you want to fight dragtint and her ment had a honey-colore- d ons, darling? small pretty mouth was painted the "I suppose I did. He laughed exact shade of the coral azalea with her. against her shoulder. She didnt Well, cheer up. Theres Aunt look like anybodys mother. It was in the offing. difficult to realize, in spite of cer- Flora Who is Aunt Flora? Is she a tain points of resemblance, that she bore so close a relationship to Gay. dragon? Shes my fathers sister, a widShe turned to him as the house-bo- y ow. Shes lived with him since slid noiselessly out of the room. Mothers defection. No, she isnt a dragon. She's pathetic, really. She persists in observing the conventions of a polite world of society which is past and gone. And she expects other people to observe them. She wont receive you with open arms. Not that she blames you for the recent catastrophe, though. She tells me that I am my mothers daughter. "You arent like your mother, except in certain superficial points of physical resemblance. She looked at him, considering, looked away. Have I offended you? he asked, realizing that he had spoken with more warmth than the comment required. I didnt mean Your mother is charming. I I wasnt offended. She took his I was wondering hand in hers. how I could explain Mother to you. I wish I No, Im not hke her. were. Mother is really very logical. When places or people bore her she sees no reason why she should pretend that they mean anything to her. She was bored with Dad and so she divorced him and married Major Summerfleld. "You mean Mr. Cameron is her third husband? I heard her speak of a Major Summerfleld at dinner, but She felt paralyzed, frozen inside. 1 had no idea Shes on friendly terms with both We must get acquainted tomorrow, she said, laying a small jew- Dad and the Major, Gay said but She her smile wavered a little. eled hand on his arm. But no You and Gay will be leaving for doesnt dislike them becausa they Dunedin fairly early. Christmas bored her. She was very sorry to dinner, there, is always at two. She have had to hurt them but she saw glanced up at her husband, smiling no reason in continuing a relationship which Was no longer agreeable. through narrowed eyes. She If were to see any of the first You look horrified, John. act at all her husband said a dropped his hand. "I dont suppose you can understand. trifle hastily. I was thinking how confusing it Yes, darling." She turned again must have been for you. he said see to John. you Perhaps well Suki will slowly. later. If not, good-nigIt was, until I was old enough to take care of you. You are very understand Mothers point of view. to feel We want welcome here. you Now, Its all very simple. Mother at home." He would like to feel at home. has never cared deeply for anyBut how could he, how could any- one. It isnt in her nature to cling to things, though shes loyal in her body feel at home In this room? It way, and generous and kind. Thats as silvered the artificial as was wreaths which hung in the windows, why she looks as she does. She has no regrets for anything that has as the Christmas tree, silvered too, happened. of blue dazzle fantastic reflecting its (TO BE CONTINUED) lights and twisted glass icicles in a wall formed by mirrors, cut into sections by strips of chromium. , Louisiana Surveyors Well, what do you make of it? Tackle Tough Problem He turned guiltily, conscious of General land office surveyors of some possible rudeness, then relaxed. Gay was walking toward Louisiana have undertaken a task him, so lovely in the dress of deep forced upon them by a natural blue velvet shed worn at dinner phenomenon more than a century that his breath caught in his throat and a half ago. Long before the Red River valley She came up to where he stood and slipped her hand through his arm. became populated with planters, the she sluggish river was blocked by trees What were you thinking? asked, smiling up at him with falling into the water and gradually You stacked up In rafts. amusement in her eyes. looked startled when I spoke to The waters of the river backed into bayous and into natural land you. I was afraid someone had caught formations, forming lakes. The me being critical of the decora- problem of the authorities today is who owns the lakes? tions. He turned again to the panel Detailed accounts of the beginning above the fire. "What is it? he Flowers? Fruit? asked. of the log Jam are lacking in genIts a color note. Her smile eral land office records, but one report estimates that the raft In the deepened. Then it doesnt mean anything?" Red river grew at the rate of one peNot to me. Dont puzzle your mile a year during the head over it, my sweet. If you do, riod between 1793 and 1828. Other reports of an exploration in you'll go quietly mad." She led him 1806 tell of one obstruction in the to the davenport which stood facing river beside her down forming an almost impeneHe sank fire. the into soft leather upholstery. Moth- trable mass, which extends from the er had all this done to occupy her bottom to two or three feet above mind when she found she hadnt a the surface of the water, a thickBesides Ced- ness of 30 to 40 feet," and stretch wedding to arrange. lng up the river for nearly 300 yards ric needed the money." Removal of the obatruction wa Cedric?" "The earnest young man who had begun in 1873. so like Charming, wealthy Gabriella (Gay lor short) Graham, engaged to Todd Janeway, returns to a cabin in the Maine woods accompanied a friend, Kate Oliver. The idea of a stay in the cabin occurred to her when by she received a key to it following the death of her Uncle John Lawrence. The two godfather. girls notice that someone is living in the cabin. Kate suspects that Gay knows the identity of the mysterious occupant. The mystery man returns. He is John Houghton, a young doctor whom Gay had known in previous years. Immediately aggressive, Gay asks him by what right he is in the cabin. His right, she finds, Is greater than her own. He, too. possesses a key, but more than that, is heir to it from his Uncle John, Gay s godfather. Gay is high handed with him, and he states courteously that he will leave. Looking at him in the doorway, her old feelings return. She knows that he is more necessary to her than is Todd Jane way, the man she is to marry. Gay asks John to reconsider his decision to leave. The next morning brings a different feeling, and John decHs to remain for his vacation one more week. The night before Gay and Kate are to return home to New York John gets an urgent request to call at a nearby farm. Gay accompanies him while he cares for the patient. Returning to the cabin at a late hour, John stops the car. He tells Gay that he lovew her, and she admits that he is necessary to her happiness. Meanwhile, worried by their absence, Kate has called Todd Janeway In New York. She knows that Gay and John feel a strong attachment for each other, and wants Todd to come to Maine where he can talk to Gay. Todd arrives while Kate is alone. She breaks the news to him. Todd, warmhearted and generous. Is heartsick but refuses to become melodramatic. Gay and John, who have been to return the canoeing, 611(1 T.lddV John temporarily and Gay tells Todd that she lSve with Johu- - Todd, understanding that it is unavoidable, teUs P? KaHen her still her best friend. Christmas comes and Gay is home in New York, awaiting John s arrival for the holidays. CHAPTER VII Continued 10 Worm!" Gay exclaimed. I hate you. Arent you up rather early yourself?" I didnt heed the ads, he said I failed to do my Christmas shopping early. Poor Robert! Gay smiled. Though to her fathers family it was a mystery, she understood very well why her mother had married Robert He had, as her mother had, an ingenuous zest for living. He was no longer the handsome figure of a he had been when He was he became her getting stout and somewhat florid and his blond hair was receding at the temples, but his spirit was buoyant his nature restfully uncomplicated and his enjoyment of good food, good sport and gay company remained undiminished. He was kind, and fond of her. His expression, now, as he looked at her across lace and silver and crystal flowers which splintered the light into glittering sparkles, was admiring and interested. Go to it, kid, he said. Im all for romance myself. If you need moral support you can count on Uncle Robert." He was a dear or maybe in her blissful state she felt tender toward all the world. She blew him a kiss and went on along the halL Sukl was In the drawing-rooof silvered made wreaths hanging leaves and bunches of blue glass berries. She knew it was Suki because Togos province was the kitchen. It occurred to her that it was a little incongruous that small heathen Suki with his flat lemon colored face and black bead eyes should be decorating the apartment for a Christian festival. What would John make of it all, of Suki and Togo who had been with Robert for years, of Mathilde whom her mother had brought back from France, of her mother, of Robert, of Christmas Eve at the apartment? What would he make of the Victorian elegance of Dunedin when they went tomorrow? Could he, as she did, ignore Aunt Floras disapproval, the curious but premeditated coolness of the relatives who would be there? Panic seized her again. Her spirits sank with the descent of the elevator. She regretted, for an instant, that John was coming. Now, at this moment, while their meeting was still in the future, the feeling they had for each other was secure. Now But that was absurd. She shook off frightening fancies. Her spirits lifted when the Negro doorman opened the door for her. Merry Christmas, William." White Christmas, Miss Graham, Its nice, isnt it? Luck fo certain." The Negros face was slit by an ivory grin. Good times cornin pretty soon. The train from Boston, unless it was late, was already in. Gay made her way through the concourse of the station toward the gate where John would be waiting. Expectancy hurgave wings to her feet. She and Jostled, being on, ried Jostling heedless of admiring glances cast at her, impatient of any delay. Then through people passing, she saw him and reluctance checked her eagerness. Her flying pace slackened. She advanced slowly, caught in panic again, walking mechanically, all feeling suspended. He did not see her. He stood beside the gate, his eyes searching through the groups that eddied past him. But was that John? She hadnt remembered It was the overcoat he wore which made him look so talL Shed never seen him In the winter before. The new hat he wore was not becoming She didnt know him. It wasnt that tall young man, obviously ill at ease, whom she had come to meet. She couldnt move or speak to him. She felt paralyzed, frozen Inside. He saw her and smiled. She start mock-tragicall- n step-fathe- r. around the pocket. Half comfortable, resses like this, in gingham, ambray or percale, Will see you tough the spring and summer, send for your pattern right now id get them speedily made, 'eyll be much prettier, and fit ch better, 'than any routine raing dresses you buy. Pattern No. 8673 is designed for .jes and dozen good-looki- 1 -- 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50 es Size 38 requires 4 yards material without nap; d 52. i yards braid. Send order to: PATTERN DEPT. New Montgomery Ave. Francisco CaiiL Enclose 15 cents In coins for Jittem No Size JtHING CIRCLE 149 b lint tldress Theres a Good Reason Youre Constipated ' ! When theres ith you, the the cause. something wrong first rule Is: get at It you are constipated, dont endure it first and "cure" It afterward. Find out whats giving Jon the trouble. Chances are its simple if you at the super-refinfoods most ed People do: meat, white bread, potatoes. likely you dont get enough "bulk." And bulk"doesnt Its ffiean Jood Its a kind of that isnt consumed in the a soft "bulky in the Intestines and helps a lot of food. Wy, but leaves oas i bowel movement. II this is your trouble, you should eat a natural "bulk producing food such a one as the s' crunchy, toasted, ready-to-e- at n. teceal, Kelloggs Eat It J tten, drink plenty of water, and loin the is Regulars. All-Br- an ade by In Battle Creek. Kelloggs Jour condition la chronic, she to Sther consult a physician. Zeal First have zeal without it is knowl-;,- e than knowledge without zeal. Moody. kill all flies Jlrurd anywhere. Tty K.Unr ettnicw and lulls flue. AtuaraiiUN-clNnat efTiy tlve. emm uieut t mi not (rplll i) not soil or Injure anythin. 1 jutLM ail ei'HNon. 2'o at all ti'airra. Harold Bonn rs, Inc, loODoKtUbAvell klyaN.Y. 8 this paper ed toward him as he started toward her. Hello." He removed his hat, smiling diffidently. Hello." Her voice sounded thin and unnatural She felt her mouth stretch in a mechanical smile. He bent to kiss her. She lifted her face. A redcap, carrying luggage, bumped into them so that his lips, glancingly, touched her cheek. We must find a taxi. She did not look at him. I didnt bring a car. His hand cupped her elbow but she led the way. A porter followed with Did you have a good his luggage. trip? she asked after an interval of silence. Not bad. We were on time. Im sorry I was delayed. I left the apartment in time but traffic was heavy. Thats all right I havent waited long. They stood waiting for the porter to call a taxi. How are you? he asked. She glanced up at him, then quickly away. Splendid, thank you. Isnt it nice to have snow? If it keeps on like this the trains wont be coming in on time. No, probably not Have you had breakfast? No. It doesnt matter, though. Im not hungry. A taxi slid in beside them. The porter opened the door. John put her in, supervised the stowing of his luggage, sat beside her. The cab moved out into traffic. She glanced up at him. He was looking at her. The hurt bewilderment in his eyes, the difficult smile that moved across his lips, restored warmth and a feeling of tenderness. Hello! she said softly. Hello! His arms went around her. Their lips met and held. Presently she drew away. Is this scandalous behavior for New York? His voice sounded happy, relieved. Who cares? She winked to clear her vision. Oh why are we always such idiots? I didnt know you. You looked I was terrified. "So was I. Darling, that hat Dont you like it either? He Well turned, to open the window. throw it out. Idiot! She pressed close to him, her face against the rough cloth of his coat. Its all right, isnt it? The hat? You change your mind so "Us, I mean Your being here Were going to have fun." Of course we are. Breakfast first, though. I wasnt hungry when you asked me, but I'm starving now. Are you? She laughed. "So am I. Lets send your luggage out to Mother's apartment and stay down town all day. Well have breakfast at Childs and walk in the snow and drop quarters in all the Santa Clus kettles and sing carols on street cor- ners and You darling! Im so happy, so glad to be here. "Are you? Darling! John! John got up as Gays mother rose on which they from the love-se- sat So I suppose Ill have to forgive she said, smiling up at him you, with Gay's smile and Gays trick of I was precrinkling her eyes. pared to dislike you Intensely. Now, Kitty, her husband said with indulgent fondness, youve never disliked anybody. Its your love for your fellow-mewhich keeps getting you Into trouble." That's unkind of you, Robert. She linked her arm through her husWhat will John think of bands. n me? I think you are very kind," he said, realizing that the reply was inadequate, seeing and resenting the high-ceiling- TN THIS column we have shown how to make useful, attractive things out of everything most from spools to tin cans, but sev- eral readers have reminded me lately that I have neglected orange crates. Here is a pair of tables to match a smart new bedspread. The spread is made of green and white checked gingham Gfms of Wisdom 'T'O WATCH the corn grow and the blossoms set; to draw hard breath over plowshare or spade; to read; to think; to love; to pray; these are the things that make men happy. Ruskin. It is a barren kind of criticism which tells you what a thing is not. R. W. Griswold. You cant scold people into trimmed in bands, monogram and frills of white muslin. The bed is an old iron one that has been cut down and then padded and covered with the gingham (detailed directions are in Book 3). The orange crates for the tables are lined with green oil cloth and each wears a green and white checked skirt; and a top cover frilled in white. The lamps are white and the shades are old ones covered with a plain ruffle of white held in around the top with a band and a bow of green cut from the check material. Directions for making NOTE: lamp shades and bedspread are in Book No. 1; complete alphabet for monograms in Book 2; streamlining old style bed in Book 3; and Book 4 contains 32 pages of original homemaking ideas. Books are 10 cents each. With each order for four books will be sent FREE a set of three Early American Quilt Block patterns. agreeing with you, or exhort them into liking you. John Erskine. pray Thee, O God, that I may be beautiful within. Socrates. There are sadder hearts than yours; go and comfort them, and that will comfort you. MRS. RUTH WYETH SPEARS New York Bedford Hills Drawer 10 Enclose 10 cents tor one book, or 40 cents tor books 1, 2, 3 and 4 and set of quilt block patterns. Name Address 1 Hardly one family in two now gets enough vitamins and minerals to permit radiant good health. So enjoy oranges liberally daily! Just peel and eat them for healthful refreshment. Or keep ready a big pitcher of fresh Orangeade. An glass of fresh orange juice gives you all the vitamin C you of the vitamin Bi. It also supplies normally need each day and vitamins A and G, and the minerals cahium, phoipio'us and inn. Sunlist brings you the pick of Californias Cnest-eve- r crop of summer Copyright, 1940, California Fruit Croven Eiritanga oranges. Buy some today. one-thir- d (Mm&ifWb iitAlMtol flURi- - mxmt |
