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Show THE RICH COUNTY NEWS, RANDOLPH, UTAH 9 I- - golden glory ; so she took down Daddy cracked piece of mirror Hopkins which he had used when pulling out his shaggy whiskers with the tweezers. By tlie aid of It, she could get glimpses of her slim young figure and the graceful sweep of the skirt. Holding the glass higher up, she studied her slender neck where the sun had tanned It. But tan did not matter, for Daddy Hopkins loved her In spite of It. Storm Country Polly by Grace Miller White ! Copyright by Little, Brown &. Co. CHAPTER XI Continued. Polly was happier. She could not have played hide ana go seek at the of her lovely mouth. The steely-blu- e explained, If she had been asked, why Iollyops sobbing voice penetrated the agony of doubt had given place to glint faded from her eyes, leavInto the young man's darkening sen- a wanner glow about her heart when ing them the color of heavenly tints. sibilities, and the ghost of a smile she thought of Daddy Hopkins. Away She was certain her secret was as safe cript to his lips. Then slowly his eyes off up there In the gloom of the prison, in the breast of Polly Hopkins as it closed. The strained muscles relaxed he had received a mother's benedic- was In the heart of the dead Oscar. from about his mouth, leaving It more tion; Polly believed this wrlth all her You shall see your father, she boyish; and thus did the Storm coun- soul. Jerry and she too had come In said, dropping her hand, and you can try give back to Evelyn Robertson her for their share; and 'this new confi- have any dress I have to wear. Come freedom. dence lifted the shadow from her eyes up tonight, at seven. The folks will a little and lessened the stabbing hurt be at dinner ; and I'll slip out and bring After that came dark days for Polly-o- In her side. yen In. Even the reproduction of The The thing that tormented her most Then she went away, leaving Polly Greatest Mother In the World, which was Jerrys constant mourning for his nopkins alternately plunged into the hung In Its accustomed place on the father. Day by day she had racked depths of despair when she thought of shanty wall, failed to lift the heavy her brains for ways to amuse him, but Robert Percival and singing with load that rested like a stone In her as soon as the novelty of the play had gladness over the joy in store for e bosom. No more did she stand before worn off, the cry would be- Wee Jerry and Daddy Hopkins. It and dream dream of a deep-tone- d It was still bread day when Polly gin: voice telling her of love and a future, . Want to play horse wif my Daddy Hopkins left Wee Jerry playing by dream of Roberts arms about her and Hopkins! Wee Jerry wants Daddy the waters edge with some squatter her head pressed against him. Hopkins ! youngsters and started for the Robertson home. True to her word, Evelyn She was looking at him one mornUp and down she went through the Silent City, unable to smile, well nigh ing after one of his spells of weeping, met her in the grape arbor at seven unable to speak a word of greeting to and wistfully considering if there and hastily led her up the back stairs those she met. So sympathetic were might be a way to hurry him off to to her bedroom. her squatter friends that many a fish Auburn for a day, when Evelyn RobThere are the closets, she said. and pan of baked beans found then ertson suddenly appeared In the Take anything you like, Polly, but way into the Hopkins hut. shanty door. hurry. The cooks In the kitchen, and Several times Pollyop had made an For a long time Evelyns conscience the other maids are busy. Ill go down effort to see Evelyn, but the rich girl had made her uncomfortable. Even for fear someone will come to find me. never appeared as the little trill though her days were exceedingly Theres the dinner gong. sounded just after nightfall In the busy, the remembrance of the squatter Once alone In the beautiful room, Robertson garden. Its broad dimengirls pale, pleading face tormented In July came rumors that .Evelyn her, and she was fearful Pollyop Pollys gaze swept sions. It did not occur to her to covet Robertson was to marry Marcus might not keep the promise she had the least of these gorgeous surroundand that he had bought the made, and Marcus MacKenzie would ings. She only wanted something to Bennett farm of Oscars heirs. Terri- be lest forever. wear to Auburn, something to cele' fied whispers went from mouth to So astounded was Polly Hopkins to brate her visit and do Daddy Hopkins mouth In the settlement that he had see tlie girl that she neglected to ask She swung open a closet door boasted how he was going to clear the her In. Overlooking this, Miss Rob- proud. and peered in. squatters from the Silent City before ertson stepped into the room In emThe sound of laughter somewhere in the coming of Christmas. barrassment. the house sent a wave of terror over One night the dark messenger to she began, catching her her. She snatched at the first gown Pollyop, whom no home is closed slipped into breath, I just had to speak to you. under her hand, rolled it into a bunthe Hopkins shanty and summoned Im going to be married to Mr. McKendle and fled down the stairs. Until Granny Hope. Although the absence zie, and I came to talk to you about it she was in the lane again, she did not one of the old withered mouth made and and to bring the baby some breathe easily. less to feed, Pollyop missed the oft re- candy. Once back in the shanty, Pollyop hid pented assurance that somehow, some Her expression grave with surprise, the dress beneath her bed without even time, love would make crooked things Polly scrutinized her coldly. daring to look at it. How Evelyn was straight. Jerryd rather have his Daddy to arrange the visit to Auburn, she Late one day, she took Jerry and nopkins she retorted, did not than candy, know, but of one thing she was the billy goat and walked through the frowning. sure, slie had a beautiful dress to Silent City and on toward the Bad Miss Robertson drew back a little, wear. Man's Ravine. The picture she had shaking her head. the child to bed, After she had o long-agspring grown to love in those I couldnt manage that, Im afraid, and the door was put securely locked, Poldays still gazed out at her from Mar- She said soberly, but ly drew the curtains tightly over the cus J.IacKenzie's fence. Pollyop shifted uneasily. small windows. Even the corners of There for a moment Polly halted Mebbe you could get Old Marc to and solemnly contemplated the beauti- say I couid take Jerry to Auburn, ful face. When she had been happy, then? she ventured. Jerryll die if not was she had that ,and ages past, he see his 1 2"- - cor-ne- p. old-tim- All at once she heard a knock against the side of the hut. Hastily slipping out of tlie dress and folding It, she shoved it under her pillow. Then she put on her old dress and opened the door. Larry Bishop was there, extending her a letter. Taking the note in amazement, she smiled and thanked d, CHAPTER XII Midsummer was full upon them; end still Pollyop and Jerry held to tlielr lonety tenure of the hut. A few heart-broke- n letters had reached the oquntter girl from Aubtsrn, and she bad painstakingly answered them. Yet ,n spite of the daily predictions of the squatter folks tftot Did Marc would shoruy begin again to harass them. dont daddy. Hes gettin thinner an thinner every day. Hes been yelling like mad all mornin. Evelyn pondered on this an instant. Yes, I could do that, Im sure, she answered, smiling broadly. 'Td love to do it, too. The forlorn droop at the corners of Pollys mouth disappeared. Mebbe, If I could get something to wear she hesitated. It had never occurred to Miss Robertson how Pollyop managed for clothing. She had so much herself she was blind to anothers need; but, as she bad come to demand a favor, then perhaps she bad better offer as much as she could. Polly, she ejaculated, youve been awfully good to me, and you can have any one of my dresses you want, and keep it too. And Ill persuade Mr. MacKenzie to get you a permit to go to Auburn. Polly felt her heart grow big. Then, after all, she could take Wee Jerry to his daddy. I sspose I sspose, she hesitated, trembling, you couldn't tell your cousin Her throat canght in a sob but she cleared it, and went on, just tell 'im Oscar wasn't my man? Evelyn Robertson had often lived over the horror of the minutes when the shameful secret of her marriage to Oscar Bennett was so nearly disclosed to Robert Percival. More than once had she congratulated herself upon the cleverness with which she had avoided that danger. To be sure her escape had been at the expense She regretted of Polly's reputation. the necessity but reasoned that a good name could not be much of a loss to a squatter. Of course I couldnt do that, she returned sharply. Why why should you w ant The squatter girls gaze lifted to the speakers face, and tears welled Then Evelyn over .the fringed lids. read the truth; and ter eyes glinted and narrowed. Merciful Heavens, youre in love Is with iry cousId? she exclaimed. that what you mean? The brown head fell forward, and face was hidden in tlie a flame-ho- t chestnut curls. And he loves you, too, cried EvWhat a fool I was elyn, in disdain. not to discover that before! How perfectly awful I That's what has been tlie matter with him for months. She snatched Pqiljvps arm and shook her. Its absolutely :ad or you to think of my cousin In that way, she continued, her voice hoarse with fear. Promise uie again youll never tell him about Oscar? , Pollyop shook her head. Ive never told nothin; Ive said I wouldn't, she replied thickly, almost sullenly. Then Evelyn smiled. The dimples As If She Had Been Handling Eggs, She Drew cn the Beautiful Robe, Her Care Neck and Forearms Gleaming White in the Candle Light. the room lost their shadows ; and The Greatest Mother In the World seemed to stand out more plainly titan even when the sun shone. Pollyop placed her warm cheek against the picture and smiled. She earnestly believed this wonder-mothwas helping her to go and see Daddy Hopkins. Site turned and looked longingly at the sick little man, then upward to the womans face. Youve done so much for me an MebJerry, maam, she whispered. be sometime youd make him smile just once at me. Then she took the bundle from under her cot and spread out her treasure. It was a delicate shimmering silk, ana in it was the color of the sun just before be sailed over tlie western hill on his Journey around the earth. There could not be such another beautiful gown In all the world, Polly thought. - Then she slowly slipped from her own ragged dress and stopped a moment, contemplating Daddy Hopkins big boots. Even to Pollys primitive mind they did not seem to be just the thing to wear with such a dress. So the boots, too, came off. As if sb bad been handling eggs, she drew on the beautiful robe, her haw neck and forearms gleaming white in the candlelight. Then back and forth site walked, entranced with its vohiptnous loveliness. But twist and turn as best she might, she could not see the whole of her when you could get is your time. him. Aint you cornin In, Larry? she Kinda chilly tonight, huh? squatter stepped Inside, his cap In Ills hand. f Yep, too cold for summer, Poll, he returned. Say, brat, how you gettin on? Got nough beans left for a while? Sure, moren enough, Larry, she I writ Daddy In my letter replied. yesterday how blessed good youd all been to me. I bet, when I get face to face with im, Ill tell things I cant scribble. An now you go bringin' me And these better Goodyear Tires today sell for less money than at any previous time in our history. The prices listed below established a new low level for Goodyears, averaging more than 60 per cent less than the prices of Goodyear Tires in 1910. These would be low prices for any good tires. They are almost unbelievably low for Goodyears. this. She tapped the letter with her fingers as a mysterious smile touched her lips. The man shook his head grimly. You wont be seeln your dad very not if soon, Pollyop, he muttered, I guess right ! Mebbe I will, she told him, fingering the letter. She liked Larry Bishop very much, but she was eaten up with curiosity to know the contents of the envelope In her hand. Perhaps, oh, might It be Whered you get this, Larry? You have never had such an opportunity before to buy fine and lasting tire performance at such low cost. Call on yoya Goodyear Service Station Dealer, and take advantage of this opportunity today. 30 x 3yi Croee-Ri- b Fabric 30 x 3'A Tread Fabric 30 3 X Tread Cord an $ 14-- 7 5 $18.00 32 x 3'A 32x4 Tread Cord 33 x 4 Tread Cord GOOD a feller asked Western Made He says, Take this letter to the nopkins girl, an I says, Yep, an an I brung it. He paused, hoping she would open it in his presence. Being persuaded slie did not'' intend to, he went out His footsteps had no sooner died away than Polly sprang to the door and barred It. Then she turned the letter over and over and looked at It Her name was on It; so It must be meant for her to read. A thrill of pleasure ran over her. Perhaps Robert had sent her a word of forgiveness. He might have written that some day he would come again. With sparkling anticipation she cut Taking No Chances. on here? A prize fight, mister. The purse Is a quarter. Whats that youngster doing up a tree while another boy walks around below with a club In his hand? Oh, that feller in the tree is the stakeholder. Whats going Tonll Get A Years Wear or more, when yen bny ExcellO ItIJBSEftLESS I SuspenderS No robber to rot. Phosphor Evidently Not a Tooth Doctor. Shall I tell the doctor a patient is No ; tell him an impatient waiting? Is waiting. Bronze Springs give the, stretch. Ask Your Dealorl i for Suspenders, Garters and Hose Supporters. If be hasnt them.send direct, giving dealers name. Every I" pair guaranteed aNu-wa- y Strech Sinpctidori Adrian to., Mfrs., Midi. Se Some Men Never Learn. Brown has married again. He didnt (ieserve his freedom. open the envelope and by the light of the candle spelled out its contents. Dear Polly, she read. I couldnt manage that trip to Auburn. So sorry. E. . Polly looked dully at the paper, the words running Into black smudgy lines. TheD she could not go to Daddy Hopkins after all; and Jerry might die ! Old Marc had once more laid his powerful hand upon her. Overcome with grief, she wept a while. Then she took the dress from under the pillow, rolled it carefully In a clean cloth and put it away. The shock' of Evelyns cold note brought back the shadows to Pollyops brown eyes. As the days passed slowly by, and the rich girl did pot come to tlie shack again. Polly lost all hope of seeing her father.' Her decision to go to Auburn In spite of Old Marc followed a letter that she received from Daddy Hopkins. He was very lonely, he said. He was counting off each day as so many hours nearer the time when he could see Ids dear children. ' With the picture of paddys loneliness stamped in misery on her mind came the thought that no one had the right to keep Jerry from his father. From- - the time she conceived this Idea, it never left her thoughts. She lmd often stolen rides on the Lehigh Valley train from Ithaca to the Silent City and dropped off where the engine took a switch while the Buffalo Special dashed by. Why could she not steal a ride clear to Auburn?' While tlie squatter girl was making to carry out this arrangements mighty plan, preparations for the MgcKenzi wedding were going rapidly forward. Evelyn, happy tn her new love, untroubled by sympathy for the dead Oscar, passed the days mostly at dressmakers and in the shops. Her contentment would have been complete if her cousin Robert had not looked so sad, or if she could have' rid herself of the sense of responsibility for his unhappiness. But hoping In her flippant way that all would come out well after she was married, she gave little heed to him and none at all to Polly Hqpkins. Early one njorning Pdliy hopped quickly out of bed and after a breakfast of bread and beans, began to dress Jerry in the best he had. The day was chilly, and a fine rain drizzled over the take. Pollyop wrapped Granny Hopes old shawl around the little hoy and tied a warm rag about his head; and the child, satisfied with his sister's assurance that he was going to see his father, sat on the cot wide-eyewatching her in silence. ' $25.50 $32.40 $33.40 Tread Cord she me if I knowed where the Hopkins hut was. I says, Yep, Im goin there now. $10.95 Manufacturer's tax extra asked, holding It up. I was cornin down the lane, Bishop, better tires for less money, now Goodyear Tires are at their best. They are bigger, heavier, and more durable than ever. Their quality is at its highest level. asked. The Mac-Konzl- realized what the call in the mother-ple- a meant. But as one after another, her loved ones had dwindled away, and none but Jerry was left, a clearer understanding took possession of her. The same cruel force had attacked her and llie woman there. They were living in a warring world, trying by might and main to cling to their own, Tolly-o- p and this giant mother. The woman asked aid for her vast army of sick sons; and Pollys sorrow, touched by her broad compassion, lightened a little. Behind her she heard footsteps. Slowly she turned her head; and almost at the same instant the person stopped. Pollyop could not move or force a word of greeting from her tongue, for Robert Percival was looking at her, his serious white face holding no diint of smile or welcome. For a long minute they stared at each other; then the young man swung about swiftly and strode away. Crushed almost into insensibility, Pollyop sank lower and lower until Jerry slid away from lier shoulders to the ground. Her beloved had not spoken, nor had the pained lines about his mouth softened even a little bit! Afternoon Shadows began to stretch long over the lake and crowd down upon the Silent City, and still - the squatter girl knelt and wept out her sorrow and loneliness with no one sad little near but the large-eyechild, leaning across the thin back of Billy-goa- t Hopkins. At length Pollyop arose, wiping her worn face on her sleeve. Then she hoisted Jerry to her shoulders and turned for a last look at the lofty mother of the world. For a minute she gazed steadily. And then, through the gathering gloom, she thought she saw a smile hovering about the beautiful lAouth. loilyop went nearer by two steps. The woman was smiling at her, and the squatter girl, overwhelmed with a joy that hurt keenly like a knifes blade, smiled back, the first smile since Granny Hope had left her. Holding Jerry by one arm, she thrust the other hand upward. "Biggest nn beau.ifulest mammy in all the world, she faltered, bless me an Jerry an an Daddy Hopkins away off up In Auburn prison. Reverently she knelt with her clinging burden, and then, swiftly rising, went back to the shanty, her pale face blessing. radiant with a world-wid- e If you have been waiting and hoping for the day (TO BE CONTINUED.) O. K. Till Their Fuse Blew Out! Their meeting was mutual. She bo ing Immediately attracted by bis magnetic personality, while he was not repelled, for his lips soon made con-wwith hers, and the sparking grew Intense. He proposed with precision, theft they were united Their friend were electrified. Wasn't It shocking? K. EL Lssfbourrow It Detroit Free Press. W. N. U., Sait Lake City, No. 22. Boston Transcript Propriety. The gay Lothario, having been asaeu A Deficit. to sing, approached the carefjil girl. 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