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Show THE SAUNA SUN. SAUNA. UTAH Real Bayer Aspirin at Lowest Prices in History SYNOPSIS ' Ruined financially, Jamea Nelson, Boston merchant, breaks the news to his household. Nance, his daughter, nineteen, la on the verge of her InA short time troduction to society. before, an elderly cousin of Nelson's, Columbine, had suggested that Nance come to her at Pine Ridge, Colo., as a paid companion. Jack, Nance's brother, seventeen years old, urges her to accept Cousin Columbine's proposition, thus relieving their father of a financial burden, and offering to go with her so that she will not feol too lonely. The girl agrees that Jack write to Cousin Columbine, and they will await her answer. Columbine wires welcome to both of them, and It Is arranged that the two shall go. Welcomed by Cousin Columbine, they are somewhat dismayed by her unconventional attire and mannerisms, but realize she has character. The driver of their car Is a young man, Mark Adam, son of a close friend of the old lady. CHAPTER III Continued 4 This brought a laugh ; and Mark I didn't know wed ever said dryly: had n christening la Pine Ridge, Miss Columbine. Too bad that party was Interrupted by a war!" 'It wasn't," retorted the old lady. I called back : Keep still, Aurora. This Is the first tub bath I've had since my mother washed me In a tin dish pan with only a covered wagon for privacy, and I wouldnt cut It short If the whole German army was ou the lawn. I could tell she was nmd by the way she thumped downstairs, but she got over It before I put on my clothes. Here comes Matthew now. Slow down. Im going to stop him. s ' She signaled wildly, and a truck drew up bellde them, though It seemed . to Nancy that both vehicle and the driver jlld so with reluctance. . The latter started to remove his hat, found he had none on, and blushed furiously. Thp truck emitted a sort of groan. If you reach home first, Matthew, Just sit and wait till we get there," or-- , tiered Miss Columbine. "You can tell Aurora I snld to give you a slice of chocolate cake. And this Is as good a time as any to make you acquainted .with my cousins, Nancy and Jok Nel-aoDont drive recklessly up the pass and lose those trunks over the edge, will you? I dare say theyre valuable, and I don't trust your drlv lug as I do Mark's." Ye8m," responded Matthew nervPleased to meet you. Ill he ously, careful. Miss Columbine. He reached for his hat again, found !t still missing, blushed redder, and stnrted the truck with such a Jolt that empty milk cans careened drunkenly In the rear. Such confusion amused his brother: and a quiet laugh escaped from Nancy. She said: "Hes really bashful, Isnt he?" "Horn that way," responded Cousin Columbine. observed And so good looking! Nance. They had stopped at a traffic signal, and their driver turned his head a little to say over his shoulder: "The family beauty." Nance couldn't restrain a giggle, and Jack laughed outright; hut Cousin Columbine remarked severely: "If you expect me, or anybody In Pine Ridge to contradict you, young man, youll be disappointed. In my day It wasnt considered modest to fish for . compliments. The green light's on, boy. Why dont you get along? Too crushed to move, he told her; , and proceeded to start the engine as quietly as Its age allowed. "I'll park somewhere on a side street. Miss Columbine. Theres uo space In front of the 'Cash and Carry; but I'll w.alk over and get your box. Its only half a block. Eager to stretch his legs, Jack of- fered assistance; and as the boys Strode off the old lady remarked critically: "Jacks thin, Isnt he? Grown too fast, most likely, and been cooped up In school A year In the open will do wonders for him." Nance thought, with sudden conA year! sternation: Does.she ex pect us tostay that long?" but managed to answer: "Thats why Mother let him come. The doctor snld he reeded outdoor fife more than a diploma." All this education Sensible man business Is stuff and nonsense unless it fits a boy to earn his living, which rlne times out of ten It doesnt do.. Look at Matthew Adam. His people scrimped and saved to send him to college. I dont say he got nothing out of It; but here he ts back in Pine Tlldge running a dairy ranch ! 'Tell me, child. has your father really lost his money?"' "Most of it. Pm afraid. Were renting the city house and the family will 'live at Edgemere for the present" Wheres Edgemere? About twenty-fivmiles from town. e, but Aunt Judy Jits Mother's towns it She won't let Dad pay a cent tof rent Who's Aunt Judy?" I forgot you didnt know all about CS," replied the girl. Aunt Judy Is (mother's younger sister. Shes lived with us for years, and took care of us children when we were little." And Louise, your fathers sister, lives with you, too?" I e old-hom- She teaches In a very high-ha- t girls school." High-hat- ? echoed Cousin Columbine, plainly mystified. Nancy laughed, and explained: That's only slang. Perhaps Its an eastern variety that hasnt reached Pine Ridge. It means swell, Cousin Columbine awfully stylish, you know. Aunt Louise Is clever. Shes earned a good salary for years." Well, we live to Team," admitted the old lady briskly. High hat! Its really expressive when you come to analyze It So youre three families under the same root. I should think, you'd fight like cats and dogs. The girl laughed again. We dont, honestly; though Aunt Louise thinks Aunt Judy spo us, and sometimes they scrap about It that Is, as much as anyone can scrap .with Aunt Judy." Its plain to see which Is the favorite aunt, my dear ! "Rut you mustn't think we dont aft predate Aunt Louise," spoke up Nance quickly. "Shes a dear; but Aunt Judy understands us better and takes our side. If Aunt Louise had had her way wed never In this world have seen Pike's Peak!" Her eyes crept upward to the snowcapped mountain, and the old lady asked: "Was It worth the Journey? From the train It's wonderful! it was the least hit disappointing, per haps because we were so far away; hut here Its marvelous and-Jf- nd so Yes. near!" . Thats only the atmosphere. Will believ It, tourists here In Colorado Springs have been known to start out before breakfast thinking they could walk to the base and get back In an hour! Everything looks nearer than it Is even the stars. Hut I like the Peak better from our side, my dear, and I think jam will. Where are those boys? They're centainly So your Aunt taking their time Louise opposed your coming? Will you explain why? Nance colored a little, something which dhl siot .escape the shrewd old eyes. "She well, she said Jack was too I Impressionable. guess she thought work on a ranch going 'round all day with rsugh men and boys would would spoil his manners. Cousin Columbine stiffened. Did she indeed? And what about yourself? s were These frank disconcerting; but the girl said honestly: She thought I'd be homesick, and I dare say she's right; but as Mother pointed out, things wouldnt he very thrilling at Edgemere. You see, Ive always spent winters In the city ; and this year . . . Well? prodded the old lady, as she paused. I only mean," Nance hesitated, thinking It might sound foolish to an Inhabitant of Pine Ridge, Colorado, "that If Dad hadn't lost his money I'd have made my debut this winter. "Well, his losses saved you from that, anyway, was the brusque reply. "Here come the boys at last. Murk Adam, did youwan those peaches yourself? You've been gone long enough." "Not only on lined, hut picked he retorted. "Why didnt you let Matt cart thfs stuff, Miss Columbine? I'll have toj'e It on the running bnnrd. You'll do no such thing! Put It rljJht lu here and Ill set my feet on It. There! Im comfortable as can be. Truth Is, I intended asking Matthew to get this box, hut It slipped my mind when 1 saw he was In such a hurry to get awny from us. Did you boys have a soda at the drug store? You must have been somewhere this twenty minutes?" "It was only polite for me to give your conijSany a treat. Miss Columbine," explained Mark as he started the engine. "What next? Do we hpad fqr home?" At once; and dont attempt to leave everybody else behind, even If you are the best driver In Pine Ridge. I understand you told Juanita Tubbs that you could drive up Ite pass with one hand and blindfolded Into the bargain.. I was surprised, Mark Adam, to find youd added, boasting to your, other sins." You Mark laughed and answered: know me better, Miss Columbine. That was only for Juanita's benefit. Since her cousin from Denver won the race up the Peak .last fall, that girl has put on airs." "Shell be putting on black most likely. If he attempts to win another year," sniffed Miss Columbine. "Such races ought to he prohibited by law. We're headed right into the mountains now, Nancy. This part of town was settled before the Springs, and the territorial legislature met here In 1802 with nothing but a log room for their house of representatives." "Was there any hotel for the men to stay at?" questioned Jack, for whom the details of United States history held a lure. Only a tavern made of logs, not' nearly big enough to accommodate them. Some had" to Bleep on the floor of the assembly room; and one member brought his family and set .up housekeeping In a tent. "But surely you dont remember you those days, Cousin Columbine, said Nancy. chuckled the old Well, hardly! lady. Hut manys the time Ive heard One day he my father tell about it. came down to get a look at the great men, and found a chief Justice squatting before the fireplace frying bacon ! Ilow'd they get here if they came from a distance?" put la Jack. On horsebuck? e Most of them; but they came In overwagons, too, or In land stage coaches drawn by mules, flue member tramped over a hundred miles through the mountains, and arrived with a boot on one foot, a bro-gaon the other, and wearing an old slouch hat hed slept tn with the brim half gone." . "What was he supposed to represent?" Mark Adam asked over his A rummage sale?" shouldejjr It doesnt matter, replied Miss. Columbine briskly, "because he vfas elected speaker of the house; and those who beard that sjaioch never foj-go- t A It. fine orator was George Crocker; and be came from Massachusetts. I believe. There vfas Something thrilling about the struggle of those old days which you young folks'll never realize. See tho.se tall red cliffs over Jo the right, Jack? Thats the entrance to the Garden of the Gods. It Is! In his excitement the hoy would have stood up for a better vlejv, but Nancys bag across his knees prevented him. "I remember my father bringing me down on horseback when I was a "I tiny girl, said Cousin Columbine. n Not so's youd notice It. Dad says In college-go- ing thats all Matt learned bare-heade- Mark turned to throw a smile at Nancy and bafely escaped colliding with a rock. "Mind your (jrlvlrig, ordered Miss Columbine. Yes, ma'am," replied the youth with meekness: and turned his head again, this time to wink. The winters day had seemed almost balmy to the New Englanders; but as they reached more open country and the shadows of afternoon began to deepen, Nance was uncomfortably conscious of the changed atmosphere and. lack of lap robe. Thus It was a relief . when Cousin Columbine announced that they were nearly home. Stop after you cross the track, Mark, .ajid let them get a good look at the Teak from this side our side, I call It. You see, Ive lived In the ifimdow of that mountain since the day was horn, and it seems to belong to 1 me." Mark . nodded, crossed the track, turned sharp to the left and stopped the car, while Nancy uttered a cry of Cousin Columbine genuine delight. had not exaggerated. Pikes Peak was beautiful, from here, its snow crest lifting above a forest of dark pines. Said Jack, after an awed moment: Thats great, isn't It? And the old lady responded : Pin glad to see that you appreciate nature, for Its all I have to offer except hospitality. This Is Pine Ridge, my dears. I dare say It looks provincial to you ; but it's fur coat, but. arent your legs most frozen In silk stockings? Ill take that hag. Miss Columbine. Mark Adam, you set that box o canned stuff on my kitchen table. Come right In, Jack and Nancy, and make yourselves at home. Heres Matthew now, I see you brought two trunks. Nancy found herself a little breathless, not entirely the effect of altitude. She had expected Aurora Tubbs to be a sort of servant, and here she was acting the part of hostess! It was Nance didnt know very confusing. Just what to do. Perhaps Mark Adam sensed her dilemma for as he shouldered his burden the corners of his nice mouth twitched with amusement, and his blue eyes, meeting hers, were . disconcerting. "Come In, every one, said Cousin (ftdumblue, stepping down from the car with youthful agility. Turn to the left, and go Into my sitting room. I close the parlor, during the cold weather. This carpet came from Chicago In 18S0 the first carpet In Pine Ridge, IJl have you know. Mark Adam, you and Matthew carry those trunks right up, please. Which Is yours, Nancy that queer stand-uone? Put It In the tower room, Mark, and the other In thenortheast chamber. Aurora, bring In the chocolate cake. Not my beautiful fresh cake, Miss Columbine!" protested the woman in shocked rebellion. Not my good chocolate cake I made for supper? If those Adam boys once set their teeth Into It were lucky to have a crumb left over; and There! there! Dont glare at me. Miss Columbine. Shall I bring forks and plates?" "Fingers were rnae before fofks, Aurora, and its not a party, replied Miss Columbine, much to Jacks amusement. "Just bring the cake and a knife to cut it. I promised Matthew a piece, and Ill keep piy word If we to bake again tomorrow. You make a splendid chocolate cake, Aurora Tubbs, though as a rule I dont compliment people to their faces." As the woman, somewhat mollified at this praise,, departed on her unwelcome Nelson Columbine errand. chuckled audibly. . Poor Aurora Ive no doubt she expected to make a great impression by bringing In that layer cake at supper. Rut those boys are hungry, most likely, and they've still five miles to go. Come In, both of you, she called as steps sounded on the stairs. No, Matthew Adam, dont try to escape out the front door. Ive a slice of cake for you ; though Aurora Tubbs is ready to slay me for suggesting that we cut Into her handiwork. Its not the cutting I mind. Miss Columbine, Aurora corrected, appearing through one door as the hoys came in another, "but seeing it disappear so so rapidly. You move the family Bible, Matthew Adam, and Ill set it right here on the center table. It's a handsome cake, I think youll all agree. Shall I do the cutting, Miss Columbine? I declare, it seems almost a pity. What do you think that cake Is for, Aurora?" snapped Miss Columbine. A parlor ornament?" (Nancy smiled though the phrase sounded unpleasIll cut the thing antly familiar). myself, or these young folks wifi go hungry. Give me that knife, and shut your eyes If you cant bear to look upon such desecration." You don't need to cut em quite so thick, remonstrated the anxious womThats a four-layan, hovering near. cake, Miss Columbine, and a wedge two Inches at the widest parts enough for anyone. Those Adam boys (she spoke asif the young men were not present) have got fierce appetites when they go places, which ts no wonder, because their mother's not what you'd call anaturah cook and owns toit herself, so tfferes no occasion for hard feelings. If Nancy eats that big wedge now, Miss Columbine, she wont have any appetite for supper." Oh, leave us be ! returned the oldpr Leave us woman with impatience. fle! Heres your piece, Matthew, and dont drop frosting on the carpet Stand close to the stove, all of you, and let the crumbs fall into the coal hod. And be sure to tell Aurora Tubbs how good It Is. Thats why she's hanging 'round the door." Its great!" grinned Jack, at which Aurora beamed. Its simply marvelous! said Nancy. The smile widened; while Mark Adam, an 'appreciative hand upon his stomach, murmured: It's superb, Aurora. I warn you now. Miss Columbine, when I get married I aim to steal your cook." p home to me. Horne! Nancy's eyes strayed from the mountain, and with difficulty she suppressed another exclamation one of dismay. Pine Ridge! Why it was nothing but a straggling, dusty street! Had tlyy traveled two thousand miles In order to spend weejis, months, goodness knows how.long, In such a spot? The grandeur of the mountain . was forgotten in that desperate moment. All the girl saw wis a fow of forlorn frame buildings, their elusive fronts rising deceptively to the height of an Imaginary second story their clapboards bare of paint, tlwir porches . sagging As og tne car moved forward even Jack .was dumb. Tffey passed a filling station a grocery the post ottice and drug store a ramshackle place marked Restaurant" at which Nancy shuddered a hotel. Its narrow porch hugging the dusty road as if land were too scarce In this vicinity to afford a lawn. Rut there's Cousin Columbines estate," thought Nancy, grasping at tins straw. It can't be near these awful places. PerbSps theres a side street or . No. Mark was steering the car between two sagging gate posts. Nance stared ahead. Was this the boasted family mansion this hideous frame house, with peeling mustard-colorepaint. and a pretentious tower at one corner? A wave of rebellion swept through the girl; and something curious seemed to be happening to her ears. She raised her Rands to press 8311 against them, but tAard Cousin Columbine sRiy quickly: Ears popping? Thats only altitude, my dear. We're nearly nine thousand f'eet almy the sea, and on almost the very spot, where 1 was born. Father built this house after he struck silver at I.eadville In 'TS. As yon see, it's .In need of a coat of paint; but it needed something else a great deal more so the paint must wait a year or two. Stop at the side door, Mark, or Matthew's likely to bump into us. A u "ora! Aurora Tubbs, where are you? Come out at once and meet my relatives. Well, Nancy," (she turned, her lined fact? Reaming with hiPPy pride), "what do you think of It? Does the Nelson mansion come up to your expeetiftions? 'ia two-stor- cross-question- y sat astride In front of him, and we rode all through the Garden looking for cattle. It was vacant land then, and Father was so Impres'SFtfFth the rock formation that he considered preempting It, and then gave up the idea, thinking the land worthless. "Imagine owning the Garden of the Gods! gasped ack. "Has It always gone by that frame, I wonder?" "It has as long as 1 rememler; but the early settlers called the place Bed No need to encourage a stiff Rocks. neejf. Jack, by trying to see out of the back of your head. Well all drive down some day and explore the Garden. . If the West had seemed wonderful from a ear Avlndow, It was thrice wonderful from Mark Adam's dilapidated flivver. The young Nelsons were never to forget that ride. As they wound up the .old Indian pass (a good road now, though narrow enough In spots to cause a shiver to run down Nancy's eastern-brespine), It would have been Impossible toVxpress Just what they felt. Such spectacular beauty was new to both of them. Glimpses of CHAPTER IV rustling water far below the rocky cliffs and hillsides far above sharp . curves appearing witts alarming fre. . . And all that saved me," wrote over and quency everythlnga sky of Nancy in her first letter home, was deep, deep azure such as they hail not the arrival of Aurora Tubbs on .the Imagined, was, as Nance wrotg the side porch. This was quite trqp. As the girl family lutes, too wonderful for any words of lift's. . cast wildly about In search of an anThere! exclaimed Cousin Columswer that would conceal her state of bine when tlfose Impressive cliffs were mind, a woman, so short, and stout, left, behind, thats over safely. Time .and brightly attired that she made was when that pass was really danNance think of the colored, cubes" gerous. It's ,a boulevard now comshe used to play with in kindergarpared with those days. Thanks for ten, fairly hurst upon them through a blowing the horn so often, Mark. I doorway which lpnked too narrow to know you did it for my benefit, though admit her. She wore a dressq brightmy worst enemy never called me est bluebird blue, and her squareness nervous. Theres Matthew drawn up was accentuated by a starched white beside the road. Do you suppose he's apron, tied snugly In the spot intended had. a breakdown? That truck of by nature for a walst-llne- . . yours Is getting pretty' ancient So youre here?" she asked, as If "Theres plenty o life in that old her eyes deceit ed her. truck yet," defended Mark. All my The fact Is evident,.! believe, ? rebashful brother wants, most likely, Is turned Miss Columbine. These are for us to get home first so he won't my young cousins, Aurora, and I've have to describe these ernew-eom no doubt theyre glnd to reach their ers to Aurora Tubbs. Matt says Audestination. This Is Aurora Tubbs, my rora takes away his power of Seeeh dears, whom youve heard me mention. when she slings questions at him. He Goodness knows what Id have done without her all these long years." says Its no wonder Victor Tubbs went Into a decline. HI, there, Matt Want Pleased to meet you," said Aurora, ns to tow you home?" and shook hands with Jack, firsUfo The older Adam smiled a negative alight from the automobile. "And you as they passed; and. Nancy said: too, Nancy. Might as well call first "Doesnt your brother ever weir a names right off. It seems to me, and hat?" not be formaL I see youre wearln a d . -- A new schedule of prices for Bayer Aspirin tablets has Just gone Into effect The Bayer Company Introduced Bayer Aspirin In this country 35 years ago. 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