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Show 1 Tuesday, June 8, 1948 FICTION CORNER MESSAGE FOR THELMA By ROBERT ARTHUR note said that he would 11 for his things. By 10 30 Anne had packed all of his personal belongings into the three pigskin bags and the wardrobe trunk, which she dragged empty Into the foyer of the apartment and filled there. Tom was never punctual. He might come half an hour early or half an hour late, and she wanted to have everything ready in time so that she could be out when he came. before the elevator could reach her floor. It didnt stop, after all. But the fear of being caught there by Tom's arrival stayed with her until she was outside and hurrying across to Washington Square. Only when she reached the small park did she slow TOM'i at her pace. She found a bench in the cool sunshine and sat down. Then, watching the placid pigeons, the screeching children on skates, the mothers pushing carriages and the old men playing checkers, she tried to keep her thoughts turned from what was happening. But it wasn't She did not linger over the packing or allow herself to feel anything, even when she put the set of cuff links and studs which had been her d wedding gift to him and the military brushes she had given him on their first and only anniversary into the last bag. I wonder if anyone else in New York uses military brushes, she I never caught herself thinking. knew any other man who did. A brief mental picture came to her of Tom before the mirror, making a determined effort with the brushes to force his sandy hair to stay in Then as quickly as it had e she banished it. possible. Why? The question persisted in asking itself. What went wrong? Why didn't it work ont? Shed known it wouldn't be easy. A sports writer, Tom often had to silver-mounte- lege and trying to' be a reporter. And Tom, spending mora and more of his time with her until Anne, with her own need for him so strong had, in her disappointment and inability to guess what was wrong between them, provoked that scene which could not be made up. go now he was taking away his things . . . Anne looked at her wrist watch. In the turmoil of her thoughts, more than an hour had passed. She rose and thankfully started back toward Tom certainly the apartment. would have come and gone by now. Anyway it was over. She could start rebuilding her life somehow. At least, she was thinking as she put her key into the door, she had kept her emotions in eontroL Then she opened the door. And all thought fled. He had not left. His trunk and bags were still there, and he was standing beside them. Tom said, as woodenly 'Anne, she closed the door behind her, holding to the knob for support, Anne! He took a step toward her. voice was rough with urgency. AID first to the MUUGjOiSLt QUESTION: There is a little crack directly over my sink where it forms a joint with the plaster walL The white plaster used for filling the crack always comes out. What can be done? ANSWER: Before the war it waa possible to get a neat, flexible metal moulding that was made for a crack such as yours, or to cover the crack at the top of a bathtub. If you cannot find any of this, fill tha crack d with a caulking compound. This resembles putty, but never becomes hard or brittle. After forcing it into the crack, run your finger along the surface to smooth it, and after a few days, touch it up with enamel to match the wall. I Anne hesitated. Then, do every thing just as always, she told herself. If you let go now, itll Just hurt worse and longer. She slipped Into her coat, forced herself to put on her hat with care. Then she took up the pencil that was tied to the pad by a red string and tried to think what ibe would need. Tomatoes, lettuce, oranges, bread, milk, coffee, she thought. Soup maybe. I dont know. I dont care what 1 eat. Her fingers were curiously stiff as she wrote carefully, in neat capitals: NEEDED. She underscored the word, drew line after it, than had just begun to write down the items she wanted Thelma to buy when she heard the elevator begin its humming rise. Swift panic assailed her. It was early, but it might be Tom. He mustnt find her here. To see him again, not knowing even now what It was that had gone wrong, would be more than she could face. Her carefully maintained probably would go in a flood of tears and with it the last ramnant of her pride, all that she had left, would be stripped from her. Sh dropped the pencil, leaving the note for Thelma barely begun, ran out the door and down the firs stairs n Meat-Sh- y IF YOU CANT GET the meat variety you want for meals, or if you just want to serve something different, glance over the mam dish Ideas I've planned for you today. foods These are all protein-ricand will do nicely for a main course either for a luncheon or simple supper. All recipes hava flavor-valu- e plus, and many of them will teach you new cookery tricks with foods that are real treat when properly prepared. If you are serving heavy eaters with these dishes, plan a calorie-ric- h dessert that will completely satisfy the appetite. These dishes go well with rich, tasty pits, cakes and whipped cream desserts. Beverage Recipe Given Swift panio assailed her as she heard the elevator begin its ham- mlng rise. He mustnt find her here. She left Hie message unfinished and hurriedly Red. be away for several days, sometimes even for weeks. And the time when he was gone was just a series of empty days and nights in which she missed him so much the sense of his absence was almost a physical ache. But shed known bow it would be, and knowing, had accepted the job of making their marriage work. She had never fretted or wept when Tom had to be away. Shed kissed him goodby lightly and welcomed him back in the same spirit She hadnt clung to him when he left or fussed over him when h returned. Men bated that She had never let him guess the horrible loneliness that stayed with her when he was attay on an assignment lest it make him feel guilty for leaving her alone so much. And shed kept her Job, writing store copy, not because she liked or needed it but because it helped fill the days of waiting when he was away. But she hadn't let the job come between her end the home she was trying to mak for him. With the help of Thelma and much forethought she had kept it running the mechanics of so smoothly housekeeping never had obtruded upon the time they did have together. And yet She still could not analyze it Why Tom gradually had become dissatisfied and restless. Had taken to making excuses for staying away even when he waa not on an as- aignment, Than bad come the blonde girt Marian something, fresh out of eol- - tried to turn, tried to open the door to Gee, but his hands caught her. Anne, weve been fools. Or at least I have. I need you. 1 know it I never stopped knowing tt. It was just that you didnt seem to need me. "Didnt need you, Tom? In surprise she ceased her blind efforts to release herself, to look up at But I do. him in astonishment Ive elways needed you. The times when you were away And, then, without warning, the tears came. It was the first time she ever had let him see her cry. Men hated weepy women, but when the tears were over, something cold and dead inside her had been washed away. She dried her eyes on Tom's handkerchief and held her lipe 19 for his kiss. And she knew then, somehow, what he meant She had made their marriage a thing light and gay and it had been too light too gay. With her casual goodbys and her bright welcomes she had hid her emotions too well, . That men hate emotion had been her guiding principle. But s good marriage has A woman mnet feel depths. needed; but so most n man, too. In avoiding one extreme sbe had gone to another. Tom tried, fo awkward sentences, toi explain. Tried to tell her about the blonde Marion, whose need for his help and advice had almost made him think that he But be didn't have to explain. She understood all ha said, and more. Only, when he finished was she bewildered. "If you hadnt let me know, though, Tom said then, hit square, nicely ugly features twisted ha a grin that was tight with the knowledge of how close their escape had been, if you hadnt put K where I couldnt miss it But she was able to still the question on her lips before it was spoken. For she saw the direction of his look, and followed it to see the message for Thelma which she had begun, directing her to buy tomatoes and other items, but had not stayed to finish. And what the abruptly broken-of- f message laid now, instead was: "NEEDED Jhkkh g&i OM( H VM. bo- wtSI dne Ha dn " Bcrwaai die Suiv how of Hii bhdi ckrlcmed botu of Hb deuh. And that trgt dr jw a didr wi doi lo 10 ztm. mgniiancr k WiwrwoaM bvfakawt ia fa kad luSf, Ne fa oH Eft. eo hwn eotU koye apta. 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HERE IS A PERFECTLY DELICIOUS way to prepare that delicacy, egg plant The tomatoes and cheese add a rich, meaty flavor making this suitable for a main dish. E Plant Parmesan (Serves I) DISH makes a complete meal and turn out pretty on a platter when served with broiled tomato halvea and choice mushroom caps, also broiled. Staffed Cauliflower (Serves 4 to 4) 1 Urge head cauliflower S tablespoons blitter er stitate I tablespoons flour 1 12 enps hot milk I tablespoon prepared mastard 12 cap shredded American cheese Salt, pepper 22 enp chopped mushrooms 12 cap soft bread crumbs Broiled mnshreom cepe Broiled tomato halves Cook the cauliflower in boiling, salted water until tender. Melt fores tablespoons butter in top of double boiler, blend in flour, then milk, gradually, stirring constantly. add mustard, When thickened, ebeess, salt and pepper to taste. toe chopped mushrooms in Sent two tablespoons butter. Add the crumbs and two tablespoons o tot Place tos cooked eheese sauce. cauliflower on a round platter, spread toe flowerets apart and fill Pour remaining with stuffing. sauce on top c cauliflower and garnish the plate with ton broiled tomatoes and mushrooms. Tamale Leaf (Serves S) 1 large onion, chopped 1 dove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons salad eO 1 quart canned tomatoes 1 12 enps 00 ru kernels 1 tablespoon batter 1 tablespoon tom powder 1 tablespoon Salt 2 cups milk 1 12 cups yoHow coramoal 2 eggs 1 enp ripe oHves, eeeded chopped. Brown onions and garlie in ofl. Pises in large, heavy pot with tomatoes, corn, chill powder, butter and salt Mix milk and corn-mtand add. Cook ifntU very thick, about 20 minutes, but stir occasionally being careful not to scorch. Then beat in whole eggs, one at n time. Turn half tot mixture Into a loaf pan or baklig dish. Top evenly with chopped olives, and cover with remaining Cover and eoramekl mixture. bake in n moderate (230 degree) oven for 49 minutes. Cool slightly in pan, CuJ into thick sliest and tomato serve with a sauce. The tamale loaf will make a complete meal whan served with a toased green or tossed citrus salad with Roquefort cheese dressing. al well-flavor- LYNN BAYS! Enjoy Garden Vegetables Moot By Cooking Them Properly All cooking of vegetables reduces toe Vitamin C content, but tomatoes and potatoes, when baked, manage to retain moet of toalrs. To Insure an adequate supply of this vitamin. It's best to use some fresh fruit, especially citrus, every day. Use an uncovered kettle for cooking vegetables, and sook only until folk tender. If in need of lawn furniture, build It yourself and save money. Full Slxe patterns are available that simplify building the matching chains and aettee illustrated above. 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One scientist even claims he taught a starfish to use a certain arm when turning over. 3. Usually only one of an inch in diameter. 4. In the Northern Hemisphere the water will be higher along the right bank than the left. In Southern Hemisphere, this to reversed. " 5.- ' About 13 per cent (. Potatoes. To Save Towels snags or worn places tn towels before they go Into the wash to avoid further tearing. If the selvage shows war, check fraying by taking several rows of stitch ea along the edge to strengthen it Mend The Full Size Woodworking Pattern provides a complete list of materials needed, step by step direction and full size pattern for cutting each part It's the dress pattern idea applied to the flat surface of lumber. No special tools or skill are required. All the materials specified by each pattern are stock size and readily available at lumber yard everywhere. So, for fun over a weekend, build one or more of these piece. Get the youngster to help. 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Can n starfish turn 1 medinm-aise- d egg plant Cracker crumbs 1 egg, beaten, dilated with 2 tablespoons water 1 pound (round beef 1 onion, chopped 2 12 oupe tomatoes 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Slice the egg plant into quarter-inc- h pieces, Peek Dip in- crumbs, diluted egg and in crumbs again. Fry on both sides in a little fat until browned. Season ground meat with salt and pepper. Form into am ail balls and fry. Cook onions in fat d until browned. Add tomatoes and sugar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place a layer of egg plant into a buttered casserole, then the meat balls. Sprinkle with half the cheese, and pour over half of the Cover with retomato mixture. maining egg plant, cheeae and tomato mixture. Bake in a moderate (290 degTee) oven for one hour. Spinach Luncheon Dish (Serves 2) 2 strips bacon, chopped 1 cup cooked, drained spinach, (V 1. web? Build This Set of Lawn Fum!f ,re Yourself. - (to WCW.UI wvii ? ? N (to (A. (V N(to(to(V(W(W(Vh(W.(toNNN 3. LYNN CHAMBERS MENU Chilled Tomato Juice Baked Crab Salad Molded Pineapple-Carro- t Salad Bran Muffins Honey Chocolate Cream Pie h TOM. Bfbi Meals (to- ? ? ? ? Serve Stuffed Cauliflow er for Dinner ft Urn fto Stains on the plaster from toe rain hava gone all the way through and cannot be removed. After the plaster has dried out you can paint the walls. The alternative ia to cut out the stained part of the piaster and replaster. r,ry Y .... tion? ANSWER; Vtf';: v ANSWER: Small quantities of a drain cleaner can be safely Used, but large quantities will stop bacterial action. In such cases, a large volumn of water ahould be run into the tank to carry off toe chemicals. Bacterial action can then be restarted by dissolving aix cakes of yeast in lukewarm water in a washbasin and flushing it into the tank. Is there any way to remove the discoloration on my new plasterwork caused by rain soaking through the sheathing and insula- (See recipea below) White order? QUESTION: His She Reger C. QUESTION: la the periodic tun of yeast helpful or detrimental to a septic tank? What effect will ton use of drain cleaners have on a septic tank? Is there any specially designed product on the market to keep septic tanks in better working light-colore- q Surgical operations should be neat and clean. Even If it was something you were entting out of your heart you musnt linger over it. Only when the three bags were standing beside the trunk, in their scuffed sturdiness, strangely re minding her of Tom, did she have time to feel the emptiness within her. As if, in emptying the closet and bureau of his things, she had taken something from inside herself and packed it too. To escape the curious numbness which gripped her, she turned swiftly and went for her hat and coat. In getting them from the cldset betide the front door she saw the large pad which hung there where Thelma, the maid, could not help aeerng it both on arriving and leaving. Thelma was a good worker, but forgetful. 'Thelma Please defrost refrigerator, said last Thursdays note, reminding her that this was Saturday, and Thelma would do no marketing for the weekend unless told. ' But Thelma might be gone before Anne returned, and ty 1 V -- CR0-PU- P contains about AS MUCH "Why payfor FOOD water? ISVE while giving your dog nourish- ing Oro-Puonly Ribbon-typ- e dog has 23 wholesome In food. Gro-Pu- p 92 is food by dry weight gredients, (many canned foods are 70 water). p, Combine green pepper, onion end celery. Remove all tendons from crabmeat and shred or flake. Remove black line from shrimp and cut in small pieces. Mix fish with vegetables. Mod by Kellogg 's mi BoHt Crmmk ond Omoha Add mayonnaise and season with salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Place in buttered ramekins or in greased baking dish. Covar top with buttered crumbs. Bakt in a moderate (330 degree) oven until top is nicely browned, about 20 minutes. 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