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Show 4 , I ; I at r msi 1 BE sir Wff ilJr81-- w lr - A K ! ! - s John gave a short laugh. "You aren t going to assume full 20 responsi-bilit- y for aU of us. are 'door opened before Debby he you?" L it, John stood there, srnil-?ac- e asked. "I think we can leave Debglowing with cold above by s education to Mother." Jat of the bear skin coat, his "I wasn't thinking of Debby's edshe said lightly. "I thought ucation," disband. fad-i- . she would enjoy a visit in New he said. The smile York and that I would enjoy eyes moved questioningly her having ?Lroom. "What's the mat-i- e there. My motives, as usual, I'm "What's asked hesitantly. afraid, were almost entirely selfish." John looked at her, then, questionL conquered her sobs. Her ingly. pleadingly. She smiled and his face cleared. wants to take me back to "She would enjoy it," he said. ,rk with her," she said, "and "She's always been crazy about you. won't let me go. The idea of you before she met I you. uver I suppose, now, after these Linn threw a tantrum, past a bead John's eyes flashed three days, she's your slave." He In at Gay. She tried to smile con-- 4 jfingly but his expression, glPlEB XIH-tonu- nuea . M Nam Fi conditir 1L jfJj 1 1 mt. ' apprehensive, told her t had not succeeded, iink It is wiser for Debby to jathome." Gay saw that Ann flon'i eyes, lifted quickly to i, were frightened, now, heard ken note in her voice. :" Debby's voice rose again tjysterical pitch. She whirled ,fer mother to face John, stand-ijv- e and silent in the doorway, fhow why she won't let me f)u know that she doesn't iplfttl, ISH1NG rS 2: rinu & Cvk Conk.; j Mgr. lut t think we need to discuss Houghton resumed her knit- - ;ta't jsim the interval of m IN silence John stood there, smiling. closing oi com-l her mother. "Let her go Her hands manipulated the turned to his I needles steadily. Only the with Gay, Mother. She isn't doing fed flush that burned in her much here." rear B betrayed ? uaa luuuwca me for, she had regained Mi agree his with t 1 cut VIM id Sw shin; any inward agita- - with you." John back to the fire, his f turning from his mother to jtenback again to Ann Hough-f'- l find Debby in hysterics, I crying, you and Gay obvi-- f' distressed. I should like to 'i f you please, exactly what ion't Ikl Opened." IAFT SEi 101 t1 iON fs hands tightened on the back chair behind which she stood. was my fault." she said. "I fci Debby to go back to New Nth me." i;ou don't want her to go?" I ws, grave and concerned, I again from Gay to his moth- - fl N't think it advisable. Un-fctel- Debby had her heart set rude to me and inf She was nate of Gay. I did think she'd ETTii , During 'n tantrums." have consulted Mrs. Iron before I spoke of it to ? I'm sorry. It didn't occur that any objection would be should KOI I? do you object. Mother?" 1 Houghton regarded her son studied p deliberation which toy's sympathy, a'sm. As aroused her deeply as memories 6T) turbulent adolescence '"dher to sympathy for Deb-- s had pitied John's mother. ". watching her manner with Vj effect upon him, pity crys-Into re.sontment.Debby's held a measure, at If shP hart tint eppn "ghton's gesture in John's '"IS morn in cf .if one uau .m ijv. revealing glimpse of the passion which burned be- "f Controlled anrt rpnsnnahl ' with her children, she ns had lf truth. t,j f might "winced that only wisdom the decision she had "It She had Kfnn CK Irnam r know how rfimrnit nMw jen." Ann Houghton replied, "holding John's troubled "lis year pcnooioiiif Vi Ninning to show a real' inter- JT curses she's taking at Mhool. rm sure it would Jo allow her to DOW, you're right," mate John said 5?,i0.have her tutored f in takin" Gay said, t0 a business school. it Z Probable that she k" might 5 more r gress v : u . 1 than i dliin " a class 81 hlgh her, h lim mt';uit 5, it'i Si 1 a ,;a,r"";'Re- "Sry 10 I?' But upon trrnnrn.1. "vr said. "but on lm- - that, she John. quite un- - ORE WNU SERVICE has been. Her every thought has been for us." "It would have been better for her, for you, if she had to plan for us, Gay. There wasn't much money. You can't understand, I suppose." "No, frankly, I can't" "That's because you have the protection of wealth," he said stiffly. "Oh, money I Because my grandfathers left a trust fund for me, we bicker and quarrel." Antagonism sharpened her voice, a sense of the distance widening between them. "You attach too much importance to what I have" "It isn't because you have It now," he said slowly, with measured deliberation. "It's because you've always had it. From the hour you were born every thought you've had, every move you've made, has been colored and shaped by the fact that both were your grandfathers wealthy men. Your mother" "How absurd we are!" She gave a short strained laugh. "In New York we quarreled because my mother did not display a properly maternal attitude. Now we quarrel because your mother is a model of - r.ia.,twoo,8ugar- A good way to keep silver bright is to keep it in a drawer lined with dark outing flannel. Wooden spoons Tim are desirable for g because they do not become uncomfortably hot to handle. candy-makin- If you have been painting C 1 3 CIRCUS CD Illaia wood- J work, the best way of removing 32-- 40 the smell is to leave quarters of WNU W a large onion in the room until Tasks Before One they have absorbed it. Be careSo' little done, so much to do. ful to throw away the onion imSir Cecil Rhodes. mediately it has done its work. iTIhiiWn'Wilatiaill A REAL Copr. 1940 by KcIIom Con duty OT . MAD1 SEflflD BY KELIOGG'S IN BATTLE CREEK blance." "I'm sorry it's been an hour. I wanted to get back to you." He bent to lift her hands lying in her lap. "Come over here where we can be close together. I haven't kissed you for three days." "Has it been only three days?" "Darling, have you been miserable?" She drew her hands from his, sat looking down at them, silent "What is it? What are you thinking?" "I want to go' with you tomorrow." "Into Portland? I meant to take you." The distance between them narrowed. Gay's spirits lifted. It was as though he had come to stand beside her and taken her hand inhis. "I don't feel that it would be wise. John," Ann Houghton said reasonably, quietly. "Debby is impression, "And then on to New York toable and immature. It would be morrow." mistaken kindness, if you'll permit "But Mary expects you to stay. me to express myself frankly. Gay, the kids. Nat made me promAnd to give her, at this time, a taste of ise to bring you." have permasomething she can't "That's dear of them, but" nently. I'm afraid she would be "Look at me, Gay." when ever than more discontented She raised her head. Seeing his she returned." and troubled face, she gave a "Good Lord, Mother." John's grave He bent toward her. Her little cry. voice held a note of irritation. "No went around his neck. Their arms evfor cake body wants to eat fruit in lips met and clung. Presently he ery meal, but it's pleasant once drew away, straightened, took her a while." hands to pull her up from the chair. Ann Houghton smiled faintly. "Did taking Debby to New York "I think that sort of fruit cake, mean so much to you?" Just now," she said, "would be very "I should have enjoyed having With this notion bad for Debby. but that isn't important" her, she has of singing on a radio proact she pulled must have "That entertaingram or in some place of been unpleasant for you." New in ment, I'm afraid that being "It wasn't an act." She sat beside York with Gay would turn her bead him on a sofa with a high back completely." curled at one end like a snail. "Deb"I shouldn't allow her to do any- by meant every word she said." would disapthing of which you He looked searchingly into her Houghton." Mrs. prove. eyes. "I don't question that, but your "Do you believe that. Gay?" here life our from different life is so "Of course I believe it I've been contrast-" I'm afraid that the for three days." here "You know Debby is a chameleon, "Mother tcld me. I hadn't reaeasily herself Mother. She adapts lized" to any environment." "I don't want to discuss your she "That's just why I don't- -" John." mother, at John, broke off. glanced quickly "But you can't believe the things critito true." at Gay. 'Tm not presuming bu Debby said were cize your mode of living. Gay. I'm sorry if it true. are "They I'm convinced that for Debby. just offends you but you asked for it." were Sarah, at this time -- If it He drew a little away from her. matter. that would be a different the is only thinking of what is "Mother into bag She folded her knitting for Debby. She is emotional want best would "I shouldn't think you ene and she has this nosc you ve and immature, her for a visit after the about singing" tion that I feel that she, she nave a just witnessed. "Why shouldnt I owe you an apology. chance?" She 'No. please. Mrs. Houghton.It was That isn't what Mother wants for was terribly disappointed.consulted Debby." mv fault. I should have "What does she want for Debby? understand KB .0 right. I . wants her to go to college." "She disappointed how you feel, but I'm the -So that Debby can spend to too." of her life being grateful movement rest Tnhn made a restless "Oh, I softened. voice Her , it s settled. her''" "Then .k -- I shouldn't have on Uie nediu.. an. 'sorry. John. said that." like to -You can say what you CUT-OUT-S IN (VERY PACKAGE TREAT! "Abner Houghton yes." "You don't look like him. In an hour of intensive study I haven't been able to find a trace of resem- Iill about?" E rut sirup r, Mother?" John threw coat and walked to the "What started this? What ISTITli of tablespoonful isn't it?" Hat is it, r Gay." t, 0ne sweetens Gay did not turn when the door opened. She remained seated in the chair beside the hearth, looking up at the painting above the mantel. "Were you asleep?" John asked, coming to the chair. "I'm sorry I've been so long." "No, not asleep. I've been getting acquainted with the gentleman up there. It's your CHAPTER XIV i: t, Mrs. Houghton." John went out of the room with his mother. The door closed. Gay stood leaning against the back of the chair, staring into the fire. Lib :on I'm sure." "Good-nigh- room, Debby." John's through her hysteri-jgiburs- t, silenced Debby. She bim out of the room, her LLEGig jiast firooping again, her defiance Surtnl VsLng beneath his stern, unconv cones me expression. Sarah fol " ""I i The door closed. It M SMITH CO. "You'll turn her into a neurotic a you don't stop coddling her." "Debby Is sensitive in a way which I think I understand better than you." John turned to Gay In smiling exasperation. "What was the use of my spending four years in medi-ca- l school and two years interning when mother, by instinct, knows more than I do about my profession." Again a faint chilling smile touched Ann Houghton's lips. "I should like you to go with me, John," she repeated. "Debby is nervously excited. She'll probably need a sedative to put her to sleep. The doughnuts will wait, and Gay will excuse you for a few minutes, "Good-nigh- gto your cutting i. Mi 1 e MACRAE strained. ap-tct- -" 1PMEK K aroundi Store chocolate and cocoa in a Grip the screw top of a jar with cool, dry place to prevent impora piece of emery cloth or sandtant oils from deteriorating. paper, and you will soon have it Put a basin of cold water in the loosened. oven if you want to cool it down. It reduces the heat and helps with the cooking. okm d "Certainly, Mrs. Houghton." "Back in a minute, Gay." John's eyes were pleading. His smile was and Ml - 2HIM M&5&kmt two kevs fn sii kzsse Items of Interest to the Housewife i so sure established, which in conCorrupted in Time There was never anything by tinuance of time hath not been the wit of man so well devised, or corrupted. Archbishop Crammer. mmms "If n you knew what Mother's life had been." Wlf& maternal devotion. Oh, is it Important John?" "We are each of us the product of our separate environments," he said carefully, thoughtfully. "You had nurses and governesses. You were sent to camps, to schools, to in summer, to dancthe ing class. For your birthdays magicians were hired to entertain you and your guests. When you were sick there were nurses. Mother did everything for us. When we were sick, she couldn't afford to engage a trained nurse. There was no money for elaborate toys, amusement, entertaining. Mother made fun for us at home. She scrimped and saved to send me to college, to send Sarah. She managed it in ways you couldn't understand, hamburger instead cf steak, never quite enough heat in the house, dried vegetables Instead of fresh ones in winter, Sarah's dresses made over for Debby" v sea-sho- V ?i V L-i,- (TO BE CONTINUED) Parts Many Non-MetAre Used in Automobile al Steel and Iron are the basic materials of automobile construction but a surprising number of substances enter also. Rubber is the principal contributor to quiet vibration-fre- e riding, providing cushions between frame and body, bumpers to take the shock of slamming doors, wlndlaces and gaskets to keep out drafts, cement to seal joints along the floor, pads to keep feet from skidding off the pedals, hose for radiator, heater and windshield wiper, mats for running boards and floor. All told, a number of cars have as many as 250 rubber parts, and one of current manufacture has 335. Sixty pounds of rubber products apart from tires is not unusual in a car. Next to rubber perhaps the most useful Ingredients are the plastics which, serve many usehow you feel. me what you think, we quar- - ful purposes of which some ara I No I can't When do. mawm conspicuously new, though really beDebby isn t important re wm. to a family of products with out to the kitchen concernea. oui juui longing are from ner as we have been long fawhich rose engineers want Debby doesn't is. She Ann Houghton was at ... ., least three deft It miliar. n ease. Jonn. I'd mother beme with ' m co to New York chair. " to Debby with mc. that resinoids ades phenolic ago mc vi to go like you cause she's airaia as substitutes taken for were wants up She her. rh ot ner she's had a tan- - things I can do forto an o defective electrical Insulation. To you. now bi.to be everything hcr similar synthetic products are UOII That's natural, isn t it. selfish day, used also for r Iriim. widely steering wheel t -Natural, perhaps, she'll get over it. She's rrms, control knobs, instrument pan well. Can't you see? John. selfish. 'I don i u"lin fuw yes Mothers life els and elsewhere. -these past H you knew what not been herself ; 'v: i t nvV'! ry -- t ,t Oranges glvt you refreshment plus vitamins you need! Nothing else is so delicioui and it good for you ts orangcsl ive you titaminj tnd minera!.tieeded for the best of health. Fully half our families get tot Unit of these essentials, says the Department of Agriculture! So make tratiga your family's summer refreshment. Peel tod eat them. Keep a big pitcher of fresh orangeade handy. Or betThey ter ye- t- Have glasses of fresh orange juice for breakfast daily. This gives you the vitamin C you normally need each day .Adds vitamint A, Bi, and G tnd minerals cakium, pbtipbtrut tnd inn, Sunkiit is sending you the pick of California's wonderfully juicy oranges. Buy a supply next time you shop. Cm.. 1M, (MHanla Wm Oravan fi ml K r -- i ' gays." " "Hi liffrnftMrnMro imam im |