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Show UINTAH BASIN RECORD Leave pan n batter th wa-jrc- h. ninum uently tatedly while l HAP1ER X Continued 13 up and say ,i to come Serena said. und of a cups. r Mer-jistma- s, She from a cold walk, belted osy tweed coat with sables her shoulders and a hat drawn down tweed ;d ter e eyes. Gita was ;ed but she went up to the me, a. Youre not sick? lace in y, Vicky said. Ive been 1 light- -' everything at once today, and an hour ago I simply gave con-r- o i0ng about j and sea-blu- d, said Serena. imagine, Le with; so many stockings to filL pepper was quite envious about it, dont think it would be much 3 small-onchild to hang a stocking, Jut four can e addings did it. tender, ilessly lovely. Blonde and maca- - her hair a crisp pale gold the kid-,- t the rough texture of the a little er skin of the smooth deep of the magnolia petal, her ) hard-ss and ts,small ue r, blue blue; Vicky, study-- o once again thought of the had come in to the room to announce Serena, had somehow reached her heart reached her soul; had changed blank despair to despairing resolution. Ive always thought . . . that of all the girls I ever knew," Magda had said, you were the one to try the long way I mean stick to your guns, and not let what anyone does make you anything but what you are. The only talk they were to have on the subject for almost a long year came about ten days later, when the Christmas tree had been sawed into short lengths that were still draped here and there with odd scraps of cotton and tinsel, and when Vicky and Quentin had the sitting-roofire to themselves, after Magda had gone to bed. I was wondering Quentin beWongan, and stopped abruptly. dering if youd like to get away. "Get away? She was honestly taken by surprise. Yep. Take Gwen and Susan, or Kenty, if you liked, and go on a trip somewhere? Victoria sat down again, looking at him. Her heart had turned to exquisite womanhood. a, watching her, felt an inner that was almost a vertl-n- e rreddec dry'kw dared she! How dared iking i Or was this all a troubled ites be1. one ot those dreams that ice. 'when she was too tired or How could I possibly get away, atti- in some uncomfortable Quentin? What of the twins, and that twisted body as well as Maddy? Well, I think its too much for you," Quentin persisted gruffly and XI CHAPTER stupidly. He sat with his big hands locked and hanging between his i it was not a dream to hear knees; his eyes were on the fire, and ront door bang, and Quentins his brow was slightly knitted. in the stairs, and his voice at "I see, Victoria presently said But how," she asked, after slowly. a silo, Vicky! Having tea? said Quentin, his a pause "how could we afford that, Oh, I dropping, Serena? I didnt now? To this, Quentin made no answer. 'OU. ;y shifted about a little, to After a time he said, irrelevantly: You see, I may have to be in room for him; Anna brought town a good deal this winter. J toast and more tea. Vicky You mean overnight? itrhand to her disordered hair; "Sometimes. He did not look at 3a sat, a picture of radiant 7, in her loosened furs and her. At the club? ned bat, with the firelight and Well, no. Swanson has taken a Jght glowing in her eyes, little place on Pine street, and hed ijentin, Im disgraceful! his like me to go into it with him. said. But Ive been on the But I thought Dr. Swanson was II day." Her voice trembled, to Los Angeles? and trembled, but no one no-- it going Hell be back and forth, he unless Magda did, and she says. no sign. I see, Vicky said again, ponbet you have. You got the Her heart was beating fast, dering. ths Did the up? Emporium and she felt her spine cold her come? hands cold and wet. Its Serena, I think. The come, everythings she added, alisnt Quentin? it, room looks a like toy shop. She had not most ' f had gotten to her feet, poured meant involuntarily. to ask it: it was said. ' a; she stood now, i looking down X, j'1-- And as he Quentin glanced quickly across at glanced up, hand- 4 tired, relaxed after the hard her, looked back at the fire. His and she saw his , j she wished in her heart that eyes narrowed, 'd she were dead and lying jaw stiffen. he said simply, with ? warm kind earth somewhere a little philosophic shrug. You like her terribly, 0Idy came in to say dont Merry Jtmas, Serena repeated once you? Vicky pursued, turning the ' I ' knife in her heart. ; I ce that you did! Well, its Oh, it isnt that! Quentin said I 4 nly going to be a cold one, If it was just my impatiently. l.;tm said. liking her it wouldnt matterl Evre you going out tonight, Quen-Tbe- y eryone likes her. I dont suppose telephoned from the San shes met a man in ten years who e hospital about an hour ago. hasnt fallen for her. A man her stopped there on the way down. mothers doctor she tells me hes Bledsoe's coming, at about one of the big men at Roosevelt hosis too earlier that maybe pital in New York now asked her hr dinner? And then arent we to marry him when she was only mg off the tree? fourteen. iere isnt very much to do." Really? Vicky said. And the s cruel, this semblance to the word if he had been in any mood appy holidays, this reminder wonderful hours when he and to hear it, was like a sword blade Kogether in their own house in naked in the air. No, it isnt what I feel for her, pth of the winters night, had ed off all the surprises for Quentin, hearing nothing, went on after a moment. Its that that I Jj nldren, had filled the dangling ft 1L stockings on so many Christ--Oeve- cant sea any sense in hurting her. What about Spencer? Victoria after a silence. She i yet Instinct taught her, and asked simply him. has to chat courage helped her, What did you say? idly with Serena, and prestDidnt she love Spencer? o excuse herself and go off No, that was a funny thing, too. She her left mother nursery. tells me . . . She Quentin and Serena. r a wild half-hou- r with the Quentin told the whole story eacn, when she was going to gerly, believingly. It was the story for a bath and a sleep, Magda had told her daughter years Met Magda going upstairs to before; the story of the beautiful m apartments. woman wheedled into marriage on ' ou going to give him any the promise of love sure to follow. Vicky? Spencer, and Ferdy so long ago, and Magda asked. what? Vicky said, heavily, all the other men to whom these beautiful women later were to prove J'erted eyes. 4 you're not going to stand false, had promised to love enough ' sry hot, -- in his big hands; he spoke hopelessly: I dont know. I told her today that I thought you'd jump at taking a couple of the kids oft for a holiwe could day France, maybe close up this house . . Her world was tottering about her; she heard the hurricane shrieking in her ears, breathed the rush of smothering dust, felt the good earth shake. You mean leave some of them here in the house with Nurse and a cook and take the others oft to Europe? Well His tone was dubious, faintly irritated. He was still tumbling his hair with restless fingers. We could make some arrangement, he said. What I mean is, it doesnt seem fair to have you here slaving yourself to death for the kids, when when things have changed so. Theres no use of three people being unhappy, when with a little common sense everyoned be satisfied. This is as much a surprise to me as you, Vic. It came to me like a thunderbolt, the other day, when she told me what it meant to her. She said she wished to God she had never met me she actually said that She felt that way about it her I and to work it out for the best for all parties. And you must believe that it doesnt in the least affect what I feel for you and the children, Vic? I mean thats separate. Its simply that you come to a time In your life when youve got to be fair to all hands. You mean that you want a divorce?" The instant she said it she knew that it was a mistake. She should not have been the one to introduce this word. But at least it seemed to be no shock to Quentin. He said, e with a for the fire: She says she simply hates the word. She was divorced once, and the idea makes her sick. I suppose it makes any decent woman sick. Whatever you decide to do, Quentin, Victoria said, after a moment, standing up as an indication that the conversation was over. half-smil- H Uh-hu- sl ,5 ! for two. Per-sh- e Shes as sorry as I am, QuenVicky said slowly. tin presently finished. a little, added, scowling Victoria was silent for a while, king away perhaps I am. "k you were smart to let looking fixedy Into the fire. Then rre up, Magda commented. she said temperately: You feel that something must be 3h, if youre going to make k, make a break. And If done? Quentin sent her a startled glance. P'oy the game right tl the not he Well. Lord, Vicky, she cant go handle" VOU. jnt think anything I can do on this way, you know. Her life over there is simply hell, thats smart, Vicky said. h to what it is. Morrison never has apwas there goodness hes completely EUll 18 culd do to help you, preciated her, own troubles, and wrapped up in his do llc'P me. to for? live she has what You Mother. Cett. Atg What do you want to do, Quen3ky said, going on her way. not say how. She did tin? Vicky asked at last, in a r TT. 3 lkjt the last phrase of her temperate, expressionless voice. s' n, HiS dark rumpled head was sunk uttered jubt as Anna '' 6 win! Victoria and Violet Keats sat on the Hardisty lawn on a hot spring afternoon and discussed, with limitations, their husbands and children, their homes, servants, and friends, their lives generally. The long Saturday had been spent by Violet and her own quartette, of youngsters with the Hardisty troop; now it was late afternoon, and the problem of getting Kate, Duna, Bunty, and Babs Keats amicably separated from Gwen, Kenty, Sue, Dicky, Bobs, and Madeleine Hardisty was like an uneasy undercurrent to the womens talk. I suppose you couldnt leave them all with us, Vi? What, all four of them! Violet I couldnt leave one. ejaculated. Mothers birthday tomorrow. Id forgotten that although I sent her flowers. Did you really think to send her nin-gun- She Said All Right, Serena, Half Aloud. count on leaving me here with the children. I couldnt leave any of them it would only mean expense and trouble for you. I'll stay here Im glad weve talked about it, anyway, and I think Ill go to bed. Good-nigh- t. a tremendous 1 think youre sport to take it this way. Let me talk to her shell work it all out, Quentin said. The library door closed; there was no other answer. Hes a genius, of course, Vicky said to herself, against the surge of pain in her heart, as she went slowly upstairs in the big house that of late had seemed so wintry Hes a genius, and and desolate. geniuses have times of not knowing what theyre doing or saying! Everyone says that Quentin is in a class by himself hes temporarily out of his mind, thats all! She looked across at the Morrison house; its tiled Spanish roofs and balconies, its oaks and peppers were brightly lighted by the cold moon. All right, Serena, she said half aloud, apostrophizing the dim light that shone in the window she knew to be Serenas window. "All right wait for him to telephone. He will. He said five minutes ago that hed empty the ashtrays and lock the January doors, and that always means hes going to telephone you. Let him tell you hes had a talk with Vicky, and she was surprisingly sensible, and say, Ah, lover, then maybe we can begin to play tomorrow! Eut from now on its my will inagainst your admirable little-gir- l nocence, Serena. Hell never get free of me, for Ill never consent to it. Hell never marry you while I live, and I'm not going to die! I'm going to be right here, and after a while you'll give in because theres nothing else for you to do. You belong to him now and I know it, while he was telling me how strong you were, how controlled you were! Youre his now, youve had all youre going to have from him the rest is all mine! I'm the wife, and my children are the children, and I can wait. I'll know it all, and I'll own boy! The last was murmured to the child, . who looked up at her with smiling blue eyes. Small and relaxed and secure, he lay in her arms. He never fretted, he did not seem sick, but this littlest of the Hardistys had only been loaned to her for a while, and his mother knew it Quentin think so? Mrs. Keats asked abruptly. Youve had another opinion? Knows so, Victoria spoke mildly, but her whole body was torn with a sigh. Violet was silent Isnt it strange? this little fellow means more to Quentin than any of the others did. Hes always loved them as soon as they got interesting, but only this one from the very start! All men are like that, Violet put into the pause. "Martin he adores. Its strange, Vic mused. Hell come home night after night and sit holding him. He used to say Marty understood him; he doesnt say that now, he doesnt say anything. "I feel so badly for Quentin," Vicky presently continued. For Quentin?" Mrs. Keats tone was sharp and quick. She apparently reconsidered what else she might have added, and when she spoke again her tone was milder. I feel sorry for you, my dear, I think youre a reshe said. markable woman, Vicky. Oh, thank you! Vicky answered gratefully, with a little flush. And so does everyone else, Violet persisted. "And sometimes there is someone Id like to talk to! she added, significantly. Vics eyes laughed, but there was a glint of warning in them, too. Because I adore Quentin we both do, Violet proceeded further. We both do, she repeated, trying to open a door. Vic said Quents a genius, simply, closing it once and for all. Howd he like Germany, Vic? the other woman asked, abandoning her other lead. He had a remarkable experience. He stayed with the Von Hoffmans and almost worked himself to death. But he said it was a wonderful experience. "he got home last week, you said? Last Saturday. He looks thin, Victoria said. older, somehow, "Ah, here they all come! Panting, breathless, exhausted, the children now emerged from cover and flung themselves about on the lawn. They ranged from Kate Keats and Gwen, sixteen years old apiece, to Madeleine Hardisty, who was four. Brown, tall, handsome children in white shirts and tan shorts, they glowed, sparkled, shone with the beauty of bright eyes and clear skin, flashing teeth and tumbled masses of rich soft hair, firm young legs and arms. They had had luncheon on the lawn intoday; had had two swims of determinate length. Now Susans brilliant thought was that the Keatses should stay to supper, and that they should make it a picnic. Victoria considered this temperately. WNU Service. Bell Syndicate. UURRAY for dear old Johnnie Hes recently given the nod to these three sweet young laborers and now theyre oil reaping the rewards. Yes, theyre vaand howl But, of cationing had them course, dressed right up to the hilt. Chic in Chiffon. Miss M, picturesque blonde, above, left, knows what glamour is and how to have it. Thats why she chose this softly feminine frock with its swirling skirt and delicately slim waist. You should see her of an evening in the outdoor terrace. Shes a picture in black gossamer chiffon trimmed with white satin. And to think, she made it all herself! Cunning in Cotton. Miss B, above, center, and center of attraction at the Surf club, has everything under perfect control as she strolls along the boardwalk. With not a care in her pretty head, and lots of streamlining in her natty little sports dress, she walks with con Two-Week- piece ensemble is so very, very and practical she wears it almost to the exclusion of her other frocks. Her idea is to soak up as much sunshine as possible, and thats pretty easy to do when she wears the halter and shorts sans dress. The Patterns. Pattern 1241 is for sizes 14 to 20 (32 to 44 bust). Size 16 requires 4 yards of 39 inch material plus 1 yards of ribbon, and 3 yards of trimming, Pattern 1316 is designed for sizes 12 to 20 (30 to 38 bust). Size 14 requires 4 yards of 39 inch material. 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Patterns 15 cents (in coins) each. flowers, Vic? worry so about this baby of yours, she added, going back to earlier He may be just slow. Duna talk. was terribly slow; he didnt walk until he was nineteen months old. Vic looked down at the yearling baby in her lap. Martys not slow, she said genIts more than that, Vi. My tly. O Resurgam. (L.) I shall rise again. Presto maturo, presto marcio. (It.) Soon ripe. Soon rotten. Lis litem generat.(L.) Strife begets strife. Hominis est errare. (L.) It is common for man to err. Bacio di bocca spesso cuor non tocca. (It,.) A kiss of the mouth often does not touch the heart. Fide, sed cui vide. (L.) Trust, but see whom. Detur digniori. (L.) Let it be given to the more worthy. Contra fortune no vale arte (Sp.) There is no fence against fortune. E flamma cibum petre. (L.) To get food out of the fire to get a living by desperate means. owe Hel-lagd- jj Ill Foreign Words and Phrases I did, and a book. her some Youre charming, and she really consideration about it Shes got some rights in this matter. Its loves you, and always has, Violet too bad when it happens this way, said, touched into a rare display of but the only thing is to be honest feeling. - I dont know why you Now I owe TOT. , keep still Ill be pitied, and women will hint things to me, and I'll keep still! You take your day, Serena go ahead! Take a year, take two years. Flatter him, and meet him for lunch, and take his presents, and hate me. Hate me because I wont give you your way. But in the end , O 4 -- YOUR MONEY BACK-I- F SWITCHING TO POSTUM you rnnnot t.ifely drink cofle . . . try Io.tum. y tet. JLii.y can of and drink it instead of coltea for full mouth. 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