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Show THE Thursday, May 15, 1941 TIMES-NEW- NEPH1. UTAH S. Page Seves Assortment of Frills, Jabots to Highlight Summer Fashions .P" I&M&en Ames CHAPTER XVII Williams Continued. 18 Mat Forbes spoke. "Ma'am, I'm not saying you're right or wrong; but we've nothing to go on." "We've got to look at it straight," he pointed out "We can ask Mr. Corr to go back; but if he won't, why he's the Captain. We can't make him, unless we know for sure." To attempt to compel him In any way, or even to disobey his commands, was an action tainted with mutiny; and Mat, as the whispered discussion proceeded, repeatedly pointed this out "He says Cap'n Corr was killed. He's logged it that way; and he can't go back on that, if it's true or not He's got to stick to it; and short of handling him, there's nothing we can do." "But I know he's lying," Mary "I know Cap'n Corr's pleaded. alive." She felt Corkran's eyes upon her; and she appealed to him. "Don't you, Corkran?" Corkran was a long moment in replying; and before he spoke, his eyes swung from her to George. "Reverence," he asked gravely, "what do you say? Are you for going back?" "Yes." "Would you be thinking to satisfy the young lady, so she'll know he's dead? Is that maybe it?" "No. No, I'm sure he's alive. He's hurt maybe. If he weren't, he'd have come to the boats. But I think he's surely alive." "Then it's knowing he's alive that you'll want to go back and get When she ended. 1 1 & bore him sidewise and down. The heavy revolver clattered against the edge of the drawer, was jerked by his fall from Peter's hand. Mat Forbes picked it up. Corkran held Peter flat, twisted him on his stomach, dragged him to his feet Peter was stony silent now. Mat Forbes turned to Mary. "You and Mr. McAusland move in here, into these cabins," he said briefly. "I'll iron him to the mizzenmast" Later Mat came to speak to her. He was white with strain, but his voice was calm and steady. "He's secured," he said. "I've left Mr. Corkran with him, and the door's bolted between. You'll be safe here. I'll go call the watch and wear ship, make back for Hoakes Bay. We'll be there, with luck, soon after day. Mr. McAusland can take the Cap'n's cabin. You have yours." It was upon Mat Forbes that the responsibility for the Venturer and those aboard her now fell. Half persuaded by Mary, and then convinced by Gee's enforced confession, he had accepted the necessity of leading what was technically a mutiny. He had not read that treason never prospers, since if it succeed then none dare call it treason; but he understood quite clearly the implications of his own position. If Richard were found, dead or alive. Mat's action would be justified. If Richard were not found, then he and CHAPTER XVIII A half hour later Corkran reported Gee, after some "persuading," had given him enough information that to justify turning back. Mat then led the way into the common room a'ft and he moved with a certain heedlessness, careless of the noise he might make. There he lighted cne of the hanging lamps, and Corkran lighted another; and Mat turned toward the door of the Captain's cabin where Peter was asleep. But before he could touch the door, it opened and Peter faced them. He stared from one to the other. There were six men and Mary, against him alone. Peter must have read their faces; and guilt for a moment flickered in his so plainly every man there could see it. He leaped backward and slammed the door shut; but before he could bolt it Corkran's weight against it forced it open and threw Peter headlong against' the cabin wall, and Corkran after a moment's struggle pinned him helpless there. Then Peter, his voice cracking, asked in a sharp panic: "What is this, anyway? What's the matter?" Mat Forbes said: "Bring him out here, Mr. Corkran." "What's the matter?" Peter demanded. "What is this, mutiny?" Mary, watching him almost with sympathy, thought again that his beard was like a mask behind which his eyes flickered. Peter cried: "Blast you, get out of here, back where you belong!" Mat Forbes spoke almost gently. "Mr. .Corr, we're going back to Hoakes Bay to And Cap'n Corr." "Find him?" Peter wetted his dry lips. "He's gone." a try, anyway." t "We'll have "You can't find him. I told you what happened to him!" Mat said: "We're going back to have a look, and Gee tells a different story. "Gee?" This was Peter. "Yes. He says you told him to say a lion killed Cap'n Corr; but he ays Cap'n Corr never came out of the tussocks on the way up the ridge." "He's a liar!" "Not Gee. He wasn't lying. He knew it wasn't safe to." "Then you scared him. A scared darky will say anything you want him to. I tell you he's lying." "We'll go back and see for sure." Mat asked almost pleadingly: "Will you go along, sir? Or do we have to Iron you?" Peter, seeming to consider, moved absently toward the desk. He stood with one hand on top of it, looking down at it, his side toward them, Corkran had left the upper drawer little pulled out; and- suddenly Peter's hand dropped Into that drawer. ' But before he could fetch the weiipon clear, Corkran with a leap - ' ir",,'"J By CTIERIE NICIIOIAS As matters developed, one other man stayed aboard the Venturer. After the anchor was down, since the wind was freshening, Mat ordered the sails all furled. This meant sending the men aloft Hurd, the little Cockney, descending afterward, in some way fell the last few feet to the deck. He landed on his feet; but he howled with pain, and when he tried to stand he could not Apparently he had broken a bone in his ankle, or suffered a severe sprain; certainly he would be of no use ashore. So when the boats put off, twelve men went in them; or rather, eleven men and Tommy Hanline. Corkran commanded one boat. Big Pip the other. Seven men and Mary were left aboard. Hurd was in the forecastle. Gee and Peter in irons below, George in his bunk In the Captain's cabin, Willie Leeper in his galley, and Mat and Rannels and Mary on deck to watch the boats new sports fashions they are, too! une is a play suit. with becomingly flared shorts. easy waistline and convertible neckline finished with a notched collar, like a shirtwaist. The other 13 a princess pinafore with sunback and buckled shoulder straps. When little Miss 16 dons the jumper over her with the collar fastened demurely close to the throat, she's dressed for runabout. And of course she can wear the jumper when sum alone, as a mertime comes. Both halves of this very gener ous pattern are easy for the in experienced mothers to make, and by repeating it in different materials you can equip your g daughter with a whole season of fun clothes. Choose sturdy, sunfast cottons like seersucker, gingham, gabardine or denim. well-tailor- dart-fitte- ) d, o- play-suit- s, sun-froc- k, sports-lovin- depart Rannels, like the other harpoon-er- s, was by the etiquette of the ship restricted in his movements, forbidden to come to the after house except on business. So while the boats moved away from the vessel's side, he stood alone in the waist. Mary and Mat were together by the rail just forward of the after house. They saw the boats land and saw the men haul them high and dry. It occurred to Mat to inspect Peter's irons. He called to the "Take a look at Gee, Rannels." The other man went obediently toward the fore hatch, and Mat descended into the cabin with Mary. He slid back the bolt on the door between the common room and the main cabin. Peter sat there at the table, his hands in front of him, the irons on his wrists passed through the loop of chain around the mizzen; and he met Mat's eyes, but he did not speak. Mat closed the door and bolted it again. When he turned, Mary stood in the doorway cf the Captain's cabin; and George was on his feet inside the cabin, facing her, and coughing a little. Mat Forbes felt rather than saw a shadow pass along the skylight over his head. He looked up sharply at the skylight too late to see anything; and then he took the revolver out of his belt and cocked it and stepped quickly toward the companionway. He started to ascend. Mary came to the foot of the companionway; and his feet were level with her shoulders, his head just emerging from the companion, when she heard the crack of the smashing blow that felled him. The revolver, without being discharged, dropped out of his hand and clattered down to her feet Mat slumped forward limply on his face, his body sprawling on the deck, his legs hanging down the companion-waRannels shouted something; and she looked up and saw the his face red with excitement grab Mat by the collar. Mary snatched the revolver from the floor; but Rannels hauled Mat out of sight before she could shoot On deck someone came running aft. George crossed to her side, took the weapon from her. Looking up, he whispered: "What happened?" She was strangely not excited. "Rannels killed Mat!" she told him simply. Through the companion above them they could see the sky, rain-filled the clouds, the after rail. They heard Rannels speaking. "Watch the companion," he panted, his voice thick. "I'll go get him loose, and Gee. You stay here, and if anybody shows a head, bust 'em." Mary did not know Hurd was aboard. She looked at George and saw, with a quickening respect and admiration, that he was calm; that strength had run into him to meet this emergency. He said: "Go get the guns out of the rack and load them. I'll watch here. In case they try to come down." She said from across the cabin by the arms rack: "It's locked. The guns are locked In." "Can you break it open?" "No! I don't see how." "Then find the bomb gun." She turned to look for that huge and awkward weapon. Someone tried the bolted door between; and Peter called to them sharply: "Mary, let me in." George said strongly: "No, Pe- Pattern Na. Is designed for sizes and IS years. Size 10 re. Quires, for play suit 214 yards of material without nap; for jumper, 3T yards. Send order to: I. 10, 1351-- 13, 14, h SEWING CIRCLE PATTERN DEPT. 149 New Montgomery Ave. Calif. San Franciico Enclose 13 cents In coins for Pattern No Size Name Address har-poon- him?" "Yes, certainly." Corkran stood up, and turning to the mate, said simply: "Mr. Forbes, if himself here says go back, then I say go. If he said not, I'd say no; but we'll do what he's wanting." Mat Forbes nodded. "Yes, certain. I'd say go back, if we'd anything to go on. But it's hard to say to Peter that he's got to go back without knowing something." "There's a way to know," Cork-ra- n told him quickly. "Gee was with them ashore. Whatever happened, Gee knows. Gee's hated Cap'n Corr, and talked killing ever since the Cap'n had him flogged. Maybe he was in this, maybe not; but whatever happened, he knows about it" This was, clearly, true. If Peter had lied about Richard's movements on shore at Hoakes Bay, Gee must know it Mary whispered earnestly: "Yes, yes! Don't you see, Mr. Forbes? Gee must know." - "XPiftZll PlTTERNgK- - "I'll shoot you if yon do!" George retorted. those who had supported him In making Peter captive were simply mutineers, damned not only(by the laws but by all the tradition of the sea. So, for their salvation, Richard must be found. Mat on the way back to Hoakes Bay, questioned Gee. The Negro repeated that he and Richard and Peter started through the tall tussock grass up toward the pond where the geese had lighted; that they entered the grass abreast and became separated in its maze; and that when he emerged at the upper border of the grass, he was first and Peter presently appeared. but Captain Corr did not Beyond that he swore in beseeching terror, he knew only what the mate had told him. "Believed what he told you, did you?" Mat demanded. "Yas. suh." Mat said evenly: "You're a liar! There wasn't any beach in the tussocks, nor any sea lions. You knew well enough nothing like that happened to the Cap'n in there." With one strong motion he ripped Gee's shirt off his back. "Get a boat spade, Rannels," he directed. "Cut a hole through his small, cut the truth out of him!" Rannels said with a relish: 'Take my knife. It's nicked, and dull, and Jagged as a saw; but you can hack a couple of rib chops out of him with it." At the fearful picture Rannels' words evoked. Gee surrendered altogether and damned Peter beyond denial. He said the mate had given him pearl, and promised him a rich reward later, if he would tell the tale and stick to it Gee appeared to have no more to tell, but Mat had no remaining doubt of Peter's guilt Yet even so it was necessary that Richard be found, alive or dead, for final proof. Mat had no intention of evading the issue. If Richard were not found, he must release Peter and return him to command, and himself submit to the arrest that would follow when the Venturer reached Stanley. But if Richard were found, then the situation would be in Richard's hands. So he must be found. Mat decided that when they came to anchor again in Hoakes Bay, he would send Corkran to command and direct the search ashore. Corkran was wise and strong. Mat himself, clearly, had better stay on board the Venturer. Someone must keep an eye on Peter, and on Gee; for the two prisoners and the ship herself were the key to the situation. So Mat would stay aboard. He meant to send ashore as many men as possible, to prosecute the search for Richard with the best chance of success. George clearly could not go. His strength would not permit It. Mary would wish to stay with her husband. y. har-poon- ter." "You sick fool, I'll break down the door." Peter's voice cracked as it was likely to In moments of emotion. "I'D shoot you if you do!" George retorted. He made a sign to Mary to hurry; his lips shaped the words: "Bomb gun!" Peter was whispering to Rannels In the main cabin. George and Mary could bear the murmur, but no words. Mary found the bomb gun, as heavy at a small cannon. Luckily it was loaded. The voices in the main cabin could no longer be heard; and there was do sound on the deck above their heads. She ' asked George: "Will that bomb explode if it hits anything?" "I don't know," he admitted. '1 don't know how they work." He grinned doubtfully. "Richard said the back end of a gun like this does as much damage as the front, but It's better than nothing; and if that bomb hits anyone, even if It doesn't explode, they'll know It!" (TO BE COTISLED Opal Once Lucky The opal is the only gem that has had its "luck" changed by a work of fiction. It was worn as k a charm until Sir Wal," ter Scott, in his "Anne of introduced it as an unlucky stone, inviting misfortune and unhappiness to the owner. Since that time the gem has been branded as unlucky, and superstitious people have refused to wear it. good-luc- Geier-steln- call for FRILLS, frills, frills! The jabots and cascades of sheer loveliness as costume adornment resounds throughout all this season. Therefore, if you like to do dainty handwork, meet opportunity at your door. Make your own frills, for, as every woman knows, nothing can add the exquisite touch as well as a bit of fine needlework, whether it be in hand-rolle- d hems, deft hemtucks. stitching or wee hand-ru- n It Is almost unbelievable what a wondrous assortment of frills can be made from a yard or so of crisp, snowy organdy, exquisitely sheer handkerchief linen or other dainty fabrics. Take a look at the 'collection of frilly items here illustrated. By devoting spare moments to the fascinating pastime of handrolling hems, handrunning wee tucks and so on, you can very easily fashion a wardrobe of fashionable frills. Being meticulously handmade, they will launder perfectly. The spotlight of fashion is on sheer lingerie yokes, either in collar form or sewed into the dress as an actual yoke top. It does not take long to hand-tuc- k a yoke. Like the one pictured in the circle in the upper left corner. You can edge it with a ruffle of self organdy or lace. You really should have at least one big yoke collar in your collection. A dramatic collar and cuff set such as the girl seated is wearing, is almost indispensable when it comes to accenting a navy or black dress. Note the new low-c"plunging" neckline of the collar. The collar is lined with self organdy. Cut duplicates, seam the wide frill in between, then turn and press and you fash-iondo- Suit Glen-Plai- d "I1 "I lMjpHlillll sill ""HMWWa will have no fraying edges. You can either hemstitch the frill or finish with a tiny rolled hem. Make the frill very full so that it will fall in sprightly ripples, as pictured. The same working directions apply to the cuffs. You can launder these collar and cuffs as often as you wish, and they will come out like new. Simple indeed but very effective is the organdy frill worn demurely ; ' pattern, but two distinct fashions that's what you'll receive when you send for design No. 1351-And what attractive g about a round neckline, as sketched. Emphasize the frilly effect with ruffling on the sleeves, as illustrated in the picture. Bolero jackets take on a new look this season when they are collared with a frilled ruff, made of gleaming white organdy that goes rippling down each side of the front opening as the sketch here portrays. Try it! With scraps of the organdy left over, make yourself a scalloped collar with a wide frilled ruffle as suggested in the sketch. Perhaps the most intriguing news of all is the frilled lingerie cascade that travels from the neckline to the hemline of the slim princess frock. The sketch in the group pictures the idea. To get best results, cut the ruffling on circular lines, and, if you finish the hem you edge with a hand-rolle- d will be delighted with the sheer loveliness of this cascade that falls from a sailor collar of the organdy on down to the very hemline of the dress. Make a white organdy cascade to baste in the front of your simple basic gown. Duplicate this frill in pastel blue or pink or orchid organdy to wear "on occasion" with your afternoon dress. snug-fittin- (Released by Western Newipaper Union.) Wear Clothes Which Enhance Your Beauty So you don't like slit skirts. Well, then, don't wear them. You think purple is a horrible color? All right then, don't wear it You can't wear sailors? Then don't try. There are lots of women who adore slit skirts, look marvelous in purple and are mad about sailor hats. Leave these women to their choice and you take yours. There are enough good styles to go around, and no one woman need take it upon herself to illustrate all the current fashion trends. It's up to each woman to select from current and past stylet those which the likes and which look v-rwell on her and if she wants to i delve Into the future that's all right, too, provided she conforms with current laws about what constitute clothes. Nowadays fashions are really flexible. Many long-heltaboos have been broken, and women are in the mood to shatter more traditions. We wear open-toe- d shoes in the winter : and wool all the year round. If we like suits we don't confine their use to spring and fall we wear them all It's a suit season and no mis- winter under our fur coats. We take. Plaids, checks and stripes are wear chiffon ia January, as well as big news, they're tailored so meticu- velvet and lame; we wear sequins and lame In the afternoon Instead of lously they have the look of perfection. Here is a model that It char- reserving them for evening. Fashion changes with the timet. acteristic of the present treed, which To dress well is not a matter of woolens quality-kinstyled exploits Forstman aping, but of creating. in the new longer-Jacke- t s in soft neudoes these Multicolor Turbans tral tones, notably gray or beige with white. The skirt has grace and The new turbans are printed flowaction because of its pleats. A sug- er crepes, taffetas or even striped gestion of the military theme Is surahs. This hat style may be worn achieved In the curved tucks at the either casually or formally. A printd shoulder line and in the saucy ed turban goes with many different beret-typ- e costumes and many different colors. chapeau. - "NE v- -' keeps mewvSfgoing I BREAKFAST" big bowlful of Kellogg's Com Flakes with some fruit and lots of milk and sugar. A FOOD ENERGY! VITAMINS! MINERALS! PROTEINS! plus the famous flavor of Kellogg's Corn Flakes that tastes to good it sharpens your appetite, makes you want to eat. Cw. IMI W KOon True Instinct Frem store Genius A good man, through obscurest It seldom happens that a preaspirations has stiH an instinct ef mature shoot of genius ever arthe one true way. Goethe. rives at maturity. 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