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Show UINTAH BASIN RECORD a hi By ,;;sS MARTHA OSTENSO MARTHA - OSTENSO-W- NU SERVICE THE STORY THUS FAR Independent Autumn Dean, returning home to British Columbia from broad without her father's knowledge, stops at the home of Hector Cardigan, He tells her that she should not have come home, that ,n old family friend. home at have the "Castle of the Noms, she Is greeted Arriving changed. lungs e lovingly by her father, Jarvis Dean, who gives her to understand that she is a Her short visit. for mother, former belle named MiUicent Odell, has Autumn cannot understand her father's attitude, though dead for years. jnves him to understand that she is home for good. Her father gives a welcom-m- g Autumn meets Flonan Parr, dashing, dance at the castle. Late In the evening Autumn leaves the dance, voung man of the countryside. to the neighboring ranch where she meets Bruce Landor, friend rides horseback Bnd champion of her childhood days. He takes her to see his mother, an invalid. As soon as his mother sees H,5 father is dead, thought to have killed himself. Autumn she commands Bruce to take her away, that death follows in the wake of Autumn is both saddened and perplexed. Bruce, apologetic, can offer the Odells. attitude. Autumn calls again on Hector Cardigan this no reason for his mother's tune to find out the reason for Mrs. Landor's outburst. From his conversation she inferred that Geoffrey Landor killed himself because he loved Millicent Dean, her mother. Meanwhile, Bruce Landor rides to the spot where his father's There he meets Autumn. Autumn and he talk of body was found years before. their families. They agree that her mother and his father loved each other deeply and that their love is the cause of present antagonism. Florian Parr, at for dinner, proposes to Autumn. She refuses him. The next day the castle Autumn meets Bruce in a herders cabin. There they declare their love for each other, and determine to stand together against everyone who might come between them. Autumn tells her father that she is going to marry Bruce. She is aghast to see his reaction, and is agonized to hear him whisper that Geoffrey He tells her the story. Millicent, his wife Landor did not take his own life. and Geoffrey Landor had fallen In love with each other. But Millicent would not break her marriage vows. Meeting Landor one day in a secluded spot. Jarvis Landor is accidentally killed by his own Dean was forced to fight with him. Autumn knows then that everything is ended between Bruce and herself. gun. Lovely, wet-dim- d CHAPTER VI Continued. S hat and gloves the chair and abruptly turned Autumn snatched from the door. Hector put out a hand. Where are you going, Autumn? he asked, his voice trembling. "Im starting for hell! she reSo long! torted. He took her arm gently. Wont he pleaded. you let me talk to you? "You had your chance to do that last week, she told him. Its too late for that now. She flung out of the house and ran to her car. In a moment she was climbing out of the valley on the winding trail that led to Kelowna. to , 5 e 11 Cant say I blame him, either, Linda added. Youd make a decorative sister-in-laThe girl was part and parcel of all that Autumn had left behind her in Europe. Behind her mask of indolence there was a rapacity for living. Autumn knew her kind very well, though she was somewhat surprised to find it here. Are you in love with Florian, by any chance? Linda asked suddenly as Autumn tossed her negligee about her shoulder and thrust her feet into her mules. Autumn smiled. I dont think so not yet, at any rate, she replied. I might have known as much, Linda said. "The Parrs are such damned fools! Her voice trailed away, as though it was too much of an effort for her to express her contempt for the breed. Autumn hurried off to take her shower. When she returned, Linda was sitting where she had left her. "Ill be ready in a minute, she said as she set about dressing. Dont hurry, Linda replied lazNo one hurries around here. ily. Florian will probably be gnawing his nails if he isnt getting tight. But itll do him good to wait I was terribly sorry, by the way, that I couldnt go to your dance. Florian said it was a great success. He told me you were disappointAutumn said. I was sorry, ed, net dinner gown, with turquoise drops at her ears. "Youre lovely, Linda said simply, and slipped her arm through Autumns as they went together to join the others. On the portico Florian met them with taU frosted glasses in his hands and led Autumn to one of the deeply cushioned bamboo chairs. I thought youd never come back, he said. I knew I shouldnt have let you get into Lins clutches. From now on youre mine. He went and got his own glass and returned and seated himself on the floor at her side. How lovely this is! Autumn murmured, as her gaze drifted out over the tesseHated vaUey. It has never been reaHy quite perfect before, Florian said in a voice that was flushed with a sort of urgency. Autumn lowered her lids in the quick pain the words brought her. She bit her lips in vexation at her own feeble will, her inabUity to put Bruce out of mind, cleanly and definitively. She must play up now or be lost, she thought desperately. You are too free with your compliments, Florian, she said wearily. You mustnt turn my head. She looked across at Linda as she spoke. The girl had seated herself on the porch swing, her shapely legs hoisted above her and her feet high-backe- d, cross-legge- d The room into which the younger Parr girl led Autumn was cool and fragrant with roses. It had been done in pale green and ivory. A covered the floor. rug of fawn-colo- r What a sweet room! Autumn said as she glanced about her. Im glad you like it, said the girl in a voice of careful indolence. My room is there next to this. She pointed with her cigarette holder, a long magenta affair which she held poised in her right hand. Under her left arm she carried a silvery mop which Autumn had already learned was a Belgian griffon. The girl was a slender with eyes of a hazy violet, and lips too. that were brilliantly rouged. I had a bum ankle that day. The open doorway that led to the adjoining room revealed a mauve-tone- d Came home late the. night before Z boudoir that somehow seemed perfect setting for the girl. Autumn glanced at the room and then turned to pat the dog on the girls arm. What do you call him. Miss Parr? she asked. His name is Koochook which sounds a bit Eskiraoish but its a which on spelled the Ganges or somewhere means India rubber. And for Gods sake, dont caU me Miss Parr. YouU r f scare everybody to death around here. My devoted parents tagged me with Melinda when I was too young to have any opinions of my own. I get Linda but I prefer Lin if you dont mind. Rather not, Autumn replied. I like it. She saw that her bag had been brought in and unpacked, and her things laid out in orderly fashion on the bed. I had my faithful slavey attend to your clothes, Linda said. Youd like a shower, perhaps. The bath is our on the left, there, between rooms. "Thanks, Autumn said. "Id like nothing better. Linda reclined on a chaise-longusmoking, her dog on the velvet upholstery beside her, while Autumn undressed. "Youre a sort of cross between me and my sister Elinor," she said as she watched Autumn appraisingElinor is the horse of the famly. ily. That may have sounded funny, but I didnt mean any reflection on you." Autumn laughed, won out of her depression somewhat, in spite of Where is Elinor? she herself. asked. Linda waved a languid arm. God Probably down pruning the apple-tree- s no, I guess its not the season for that. Spraying them, maybe, or whatever it is they do at this time of year. Or she may be out shooting squirrels. She's a little odd, poor Elinor, but youll like knows. s r j her. I'm sure I shall like all of you," Autumn said, a little helplessly. I'm not at all sure, Linda protested. "We're a bit touched, if you ask me. The stock is good enough, but something must have gone wrong in the breeding. The takes itself quite seriously, except Florian and me. We spmd most of our time laughing at the others and ourselves. There's a saving grace in that, Autumn remarked. "Youre the only thing Florian has taken seriously except polo," hmd.i observed, blowing smoke rirE?. The poor boy is hit and hit hard. Oh, nonscnsel" Autumn laughed family too coolly hut she colored as she felt Linda's 'crutmy change to a mobile, slow "rt of approval. and tripped over a rubber hose somebody had carelessly left on the lawn. We had the whole countryside there, Autumn told her. So Florian said. Bruce Landor didnt turn up, I understand. Autumn started at the mention of Bruces name. She turned away from Linda to pick up a garment from the bed, fearing that her face might betray the quickening of her heart His mother has been very HI, she said evasively. I know. Shes been dying for a year. I believe nothing keeps her alive but sheer cussedness. She knows Bruce will have a chance to get around as soon as shes gone. You know Bruce pretty well? Autumn asked. As well as heU let me, Linda I called him up again replied. today to see if he couldnt possibly come down. Earlier in the week he was afraid hed be too busy, but he said today hed try to make it tomorrow night. He told me you had invited him, Autumn said. She wondered if Linda would note the unsteadiness of her voice. "And he seemed very sorry that he couldnt get down in time for the game. Although her attitude was casual enough now, what she felt was something verging on panic. Bruce had told her that he could not go to Kelowna. And now if he came here, it would be primarily because of her. "Youve known him all your life, havent you? Linda pursued with an interest that was agonizing. We went to school together. "He told me so," Linda sighed. Why didnt you fall in love with him? Autumns hands trembled as she drew on her stockings. She got up and went to the dresser where she could see Lindas face in the mirror. The girl was stroking her dog idly. It probably didnt occur to me, Autumn observed with straightened lips. to me the first time And no him." Linda said. other man has meant a damn to me since. "There's lots of time yet, Lin, Autumn told her. "Time has nothing to do with It, my dear," Linda observed, her lids It lowered In a resigned fatigue. happens or It doesn't happen and that's all there is to it. It happened to me in a minute. It wont happen to him in ten years so far as I'm concerned. She remained standing at the window until Autumn had finished dressing, and was ready to go down. Ail set!" Autumn announced. Linda turned frem the window and gave her an appraising look. Autumn was dressed In a simple white "It occurred I saw head. She had striking dark eyes and a full, irregular mouth, and there was a certain shyness in her manner that won Autumn to her immediately. She shook hands briefly with Autumn. So this is Autumn Dean, she said. Im so glad youve come to see us. "Thank you, Autumn replied. "Im very glad I was ipvited. Wheres Tim? Linda asked. I saw him drive up several minutes ago." Hes talking to father in the garage," Elinor replied. TheyU both be here in a minute or two. Isnt anyone going to offer me a drink? Meaning me, of course," Florian said, filling a glass and handing it to her. They manage things with bad grace around here, where Im concerned, Elinor said, with a fleeting smile at Autumn. Youll have to overlook that. Youre scarcely human, dear, Linda remarked, stretching her arms and yawning. I have my points, though, darling, Elinor observed as she took a I generous gulp from her glass. can at least tell a Shropshire ewe from a Macintosh red. Lin thinks a bobtail flush Is a breed of dog. She laughed at Autumn, drained her glass and went into the house to prepare for dinner. Filthy! Linda flung after her as she disappeared. Blame yourself for it, Florian said. You always get the worst of it when you run into Elinor. Heres Dad and Tim. The two men came up the steps as he spoke. J. Elliot Parr was a tall, slightly florid man, his hair thinning a bit, his chest thrust out in the determined effort to defer an He was inevitable corpulence. dressed in white ducks and a polka-do- t tie, a handkerchief bordered with polka-dot- s nattily pointing from his breast pocket. He greeted Autumn with a vigorous handshake. Well, Im damned if this isnt a So this is pleasure! he boomed. MiUicents girl! Well, well and a fine young filly she is, too. Eh, Florian? Dont I get in on this? asked Timothy. Autumn took the hand he held out to her and met frankly the searching gaze he bent upon her. He was g a darkly man with eyes in which there was a constant and aggressive search. Dont be afraid of him, Autumn, He was divorced Linda piped up. last year for preferring blondes. said Florian agreeaShut up! heavy-shouldere- good-lookin- bly. TimoIm not narrow-mindethy assured Autumn. My only kick against the world is that there are women in it, too many regardless of coloring. A man cant get around to them all. Timothy does his best," Linda jibed from her place on the swing. But what did your pater mean by keeping you tied up over there in the Old Country all these years? the elder Parr enquired. He probably thought it was for my own good, Autumn returned. But Im awfully glad to be back home again. Hell, yes! I should think so! Elliot declared heartily. "Theres no room over there for a girl like you. You want space to move around in, eh? He turned away to enter the house. Well, make yourself at home, my dear. Your mother had many a good time in this house. He disappeared through the doorway as he spoke and Timothy took up the conversation as he poured a cocktail and seated himself. Well, Ive laid a substantial bet against your chances in the game tomorrow, Florian, he said. Alex Campbell seems to think you ought to win. Alex is a wise bird," Florian We ought to nick them retorted. for a margin of three goals, at least." Not with young Hutchinson back in the line-uTimothy argued. Hell ride you into the ground." You havent a chance, Florian, I have two bets Linda put in. out against you. Keep it up, you bounders! Florian laughed. He leaned toward Autumn. Its a rule of the house. They bet against me to keep the luck on our side. Autumn looked at Timothy and gave him a supercilious smile in return for the challenge in his eyes. ' Id like to put ten dollars on Florians team, even money, she suggested. O. K.i he said. I dont know anyone whose money I'd rather take. Autumn listened while the talk centered on the fine points of the game, and strove to be attentive to it Presently a Japanese, whose face was an obliquely discreet mask, appeared in the doorway and announced dinner. good-lookin- g I didnt mean any reflection on you. braced against the chain upon which the swing was suspended. You might turn it and look at me, Florian ventured, Dont let him fuss you, Autumn, He always gets comLinda said. plimentary on a couple of silver fizzes. Autumn smiled and looked out upon the panorama that lay below them. The Colonial mansion of the Parrs stood on a bluff overlooking the long crystalline mirror of Lake Okanagan. From the columned portico one could look down, in spring, upon a sea of bloom, the white, pink, and deeper pink froth of thousands of fruit trees in flower, apple, peach, cherry and pear. And beyond the rosy nacre of the orchards lay the long blue shaft of the lake, vanishing behind misty headlands on the north and south. Here, In the ample security of their the Parrs had lived for years, a and pleasure-lovinlusty, swift-livinfamily whose briUiant exploits had become colorful legend in the countryside. It was the boast of J. Elliot Parr that at the age of sixty he could still show his son Florian a point or two at polo, and that a fencing foil was still sweet in his hand. Certain people with a spiteful turn of mind might say that it was not surprising that Mrs. Parr had given up the ghost long ago, but that was neither here nor there so far, at least, as the younger generation of Parrs was concerned. well-bein- g Florians g dog, a copper-colore- d Irish setter, came bounding up the steps and laid his head wistfully on Autumns lap. You dear old fellow! she said, pulling the dogs sleek ears. How friendly he is! Case of loved by me, loved by Florian said, getting up my dog. and setting his glass aside. He proffered Autumn his cigarette case. Whats his name, Florian? Autumn asked, helping herself to a cigarette. "Tantivy, Florian told her. Hes adorable. "You may have half of him. Florian replied, whenever you say the word." "I wish someone would bargain Linda for half of Elinors hound, Lord, how I hate that remarked. beast. AuHas Elinor got oe, too? tumn asked. It's She has, Florian told her. an English bull and he cats anything very fond of griffons." As he spoke, Elinor came up the slope from the orchards, her lugu brious-facebulldog at her heels She was dressed in khaki breeches and flannel shir, and her short, dark hair bung raggedly about her The sun had already set when they left the table and drifted out again to lounge about the porch. Florian took Autumns arm and led her down the crude stone steps into the sunken garden, which was a forgotten wilderness of flowers and Here fern and tangled brambles were meadow rue, moss pink, and roses, tall blue steeand white founof dilphmium, ples Autumn involun-tapltains of spirca drew her breath at the tumbled beauty of the garden. At the extreme end of it a spring trickled over mosey stones and formed a honey colored pool in the early twiforget-- me-not y light. HE COSUM ED) Star Bast HCW-Tq A Bright SEW Star In Religious Field ' Those DcZurik Sisters Ruth Wyeth Spears Ily Virginia Valo SEVERAL young players fame on the screen during the year of 1939, none of them more rapidly or deservingly than Louis Hayward. A little more than a year ago his name was practically unknown to movie fans, although he had appeared on the stage both in England and New York, and had given excellent performances in supporting roles in several films. He was about ready to chuck Hollywood and go back to the stage when Edward Small gave him a starring role in The Duke of West Point. Next A gay winged chair for the youngster A GOOD deal has been said cushions and skirt are also given about children having to live in the sketch. NOTE: If you enjoy making in a giants world where all the what you want from next to nothfurniture is made for grown-upFurniture stores are now selling ing, dont miss Mrs. Spears newchairs; tables; beds and dressers est Sewing Book (No. 4), It is made for children. Here are all full of Information for making the dimensions needed for making useful things. Books No. 1, 2 a childs chair at home. It is of and 3 contain a fascinating array material and the sketch of things to make for the home. shows clearly how it is screwed Mrs. Spears has made three patterns for American quilt together after the pieces have blocks whichEarly will send FREE she been sawed according to the with order for four books at your measurements given. The chair 10 cents each. Quilt block patis painted deep blue; the back, terns only 10 cents for set of seat cushions and full skirt are of three. Send order to Mrs. Spears, red and blue cotton print with blue Drawer 10, Bedford Hills, New bindings. All dimensions for tire York. s. LOUIS HAYWARD in The Man In he was the Iron Mask with Joan Bennett he played twins in that one and now he is playing Oliver Essex in My Son, My Son and looking ahead to Monte Cristo. In My Son, My Son he has to go through four dinner scenes. Being a canny lad, he took up the matter of food with Director Charles Vidor, who agreed to order Haywards favorite dish for the four meals fried chicken. I wonder if the manager of your local movie theater was as clever as mine was. The other day he sent me a little card, in a little envelope as I opened it I wondered which of my friends had had a baby. The card read Mr. and Mrs. Thin Man proudly announce the birth of a baby boy. Come and see the whole family at the Stamford theater starting Thursday. Across the bottom of the card was a brief advertisement for a shop that sells baby clothes. to have a new cycle a cycle of religious pictures. Cecil B. DcMille will make Queen of Queens for Paramount. Twentieth Century - Fox recently bought The Great Commandment, which was made by Cathedral Films, and will make it over. RKO may give ns a film version of Father Malachys Miracle, and Twentieth Century-Fo- x may do The First Legion. If the first of these to be released is a success, the smaller companies will lose no time in scheduling religious pictures of their own. o doesnt somebody Why Were about In pictures re-d- Earthbound? Mexican Spitfire made such a impression that its stars, Lupe Velez and Leon Errol, have been signed to make three more pictures together. good AROUND When Charles Laughton was a guest recently on the Screen Guild he upset radio tradition Theater and startled Producer Joe IIill by memorizing his script. Hill wouldn't believe that he had done It, which seems odd, in view of the fact that Laughton has been on the stage and in the movies for years. Just to humor the producer. Laughton brought the script to the broadcast with him and referred to it once. Hold ODDS AM) EM)S-"Cr,- md reform In the nir in January . . . Joan llh. nihil anil Dnk Hou ell (Mr. and AM., you know) lull prohnhly moke a pir'me tmrether ill the ipting , , . Iloh Trout, (IIS reporter, contributed hn seriuet to the Hoy Si null for their fir it mm tedid a running commentary for it. Utclcuaed by Wrstcrn Newspaper Union ) to the Housewife a. MOUSED "In' ! I' lit "A?1?! Chocolate and orange flavors Fat Side Up. Put the roast in the pan with the fat side up so blend well. Add orange extract to chocolate frosting or candy. Try it will baste itself. a chocolate cake with Plan meals in advance, with con- covering frosting. orange cern for the use of leftovers, which will aid in saving energy in prepStored Fotatoes Potatoes stored aration. in too cold a place change some of When baiting the mousetrap, re- their starch to sugar, and when a member that foods mice prefer to potato has accumulated considercheese include chocolate, peanuts able sugar it wont fry well. and pork chops. When making a meringue have For Dried Fruits. Try soaking the egg whites very cold and beat and cooking a thin slice or two of them until stiff enough to stand lemon with your dried apricots, alone. If baked in too hot an oven meringue will be tough and shrink peaches or prunes. when set away to cool. When washing a white silk blouse or jumper to which you Washing Shirts. To loosen the want to give a little stiffness, add dirt on cuff and collar bands of a few lumps of sugar to the rinsing mens and boys shirts, scrub them water, roll tightly in a clean towel, with a soft brush frequently and iron while still damp. dipped in warm soapy water before putting them in the laundry chairs that have tub. sagged can be tightened by being well scrubbed with a soapy mixture containing a handful of salt. Allow to dry, then paint with a strong solution of salt and water and dry again, if possible out of Cane-bottome- d doors. Pop Corn Fudge pre-vie- Caroline and Mary DeZurik, the two sisters whom you often hear on the National Barn Dance program, just happened into becoming singers. They lived on a farm in Royal-toMinn. One day they were sing-in- g as they did the housework, and Mary Jane picked up a guitar that her brother had recently bought and began plunking on it as an accompaniment. They found that they sang well together, and stuck to it. A short time later they won an amateur contest In Royalton, and were scut to St. Cloud, Minn., to enter another contest. It was there that radio talent scouis heard them and started them on their way. Caroline was just 15 then, and Mary Jane was two years older. Now they are both expert guitar players, though its Mary Jane who plays when they sing on the air. Hems of Interest jfeL 2 2 1 1 1 In Tenderness We can help make people bright by our keenness, but we can nev- cupfuls popcorn cupfuls brown sugar cupful thin cream or whyte milk tablespoonful butter teaspoonful vanilla er accomplish anything toward Combine the sugar and cream making people good except by our and stir over a low heat until the tenderness. Pai khurst. sugar is dissolved. Continue cooking to 238 degrees F. or until it forms a soft ball when tried in cold water. Remove from the heat and let stand in cold water until the mixture is cool. Then add the butter, popped corn and vanilla. Beat until creamy. Shape on a buttered plate and cut into squares. Peanuts may be added to mixture, also. 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