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Show THE SAUNA SUN. SAUNA. UTAH . Daddy's CHAPTER VII Continued By George Barr HcCutcbeoo youre nothing but a ladys hiald, Jane. Youve been home five days and I havent had a chance to say ten words to you. Now, don't misunderstand me. Im fond of Aunt Josephine. Shes great fun, but, hang It -allr she's right smack in the center f the stage all the time. It isnt fair, Why, laser -- Sou cant go on being a slave to her. She " She has always had some one to I wait on her, Oliver, said Jane. dont mind. I am really very fond of her. And she is just beginning to car for me. At first, I think she was a little afraid of me. She couldn't.be-liev- e that I was real. The other day In Chicago she suddenly reached out It and touched my arm and said: doesnt seem possible that you ever squalled and made the night hideous for me and your poor father. I cant believe that you ere the same little baby I used to fondle and spank, when I wasnt any older than you are now. Besides, Oliver, I like doing things for her. It makes father happy." But It doesnt make me happy, he grumbled. Then his face brightened. Wasnt she great last night when she got started on Uncle Horace and and all this hullabaloo he's stirring up? The fourth day after his wife's return to Rumley, Mr. Sage blurted out the question that had lain captive In his mind for weeks. If It is a fair question, my dear," would you mind telling me just why you came back to me? She leaned hack in her chair and studied the ceiling for a few minutes before answering. I may as well be honest about it, Herby, she said, changing her position to meet his perplexed gaze with one that was absolutely free from I came back becausq they guile. were through with me over there. I was getting passe in fact, I was quite passe. They were beginning to cast me for old women and character parts. Two or three years n0 they started my funeral services by seeing WThat I could do with Shakespeare. I was through. My musical comedy days were over. The stage was crowded with young women who could dance without wheezing like a horse with the heaves and whose voices didnt crack In the middle register. People didnt want to see me In musical comedy any longer, and they wouldnt see me in anything else. Im fifty-threHerbert between you and me, mind you and Just the right age to be a preacher's wife. So I made up my mind to retire. You notice, Ilerby, I didnt cable to ask If I could come home I cabled that .1 was on tile way. Now, ym know the secret of my homecoming. By the way, Ive put by a little money quite a sum, In fact so you mustnt regard me as a charity patient. We'll pool our resources. And when the time comes for you to step down and out of the pulpit for the same reason that I chucked the stage why, well have enough to live on for the rest of our days. You wont have to write sermons and preach em, and I shant have to listen to them. Its SiT Hwfbl thing to say, but well both have to mend our ways if we want our grandchildren to love us. He laid his arm over her shoulder ;nd gently caressed her cheek. You are still pretty much of a pagan, Jo. was all that he said, but he was smiling. But you are jolly we) pleased to . have me back, arent you? More overjoyed than I can tell you. No doubts, no misgivings, no uneasiness over what I may do or say to shock the worshipers? I have confidence In your ability as n actress, Josephine, he said. I am sure you can play the part of a lady as well as anything else. She flushed. Score one, she 'said. Then she sprang to her feet, the old light of mischief In her wonderful But, Herhy, whats going to eyes. happen when I spring all my spangles on the Innocent public? I shudder when I think of it, said he, lifting his eyes heavenward.- I saved every respectable costume Ive worn In the last ten years and some that are shocking. Twelve trunks full of them. Never mind, old dear. I shan't disgrace you. I've got a few costumes I will put on in private for you. Bless your heart, Herhy, dont look' so horrified. I've still got my marriage certificate though God only knows where it is. He cleared his throat. Ive got It, my dear. You neglected . to take It. away with you when you left." She smiled. "Well, I daresay It was safer with you than it would have been with me." -- It was the fourth week in Septem-.be- r when the detectives arrived In Rumley. The city editor of the Despatch interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man was joco'ely inclined to classify as the "expedition. Where do you intend to begin excavating, Mr. Malone?" Inquired the editor, notebook in hand. Mr. Malone was very frank shout It. In China, said he. We're going from the bottom up. If you'll go out to the swamp tomorrow and put your ear to the ground youll hear men's voices hut you won't understand . word they say. They'll be speakin hinese. The editor yed him In a cold, 'clinical mannei. he grunted, "Umph! fiouumg his notebook .hut. It's a Fairy Tale bonner. graham WeOW CJfilKitT thing you've got your Chinese weeks. Am I right? Oliver stared at him In amazement army, because you wont he able to get anybody to work for you In this The other detective had turned down It Vtmw good - town. thats up to the authorities," said the detective coolly. "I'm .here to boss the Job, thats all." That afternoon the sheriff and the prosecuting attorney stopped electioneering long enough to pay a hasty visit to Oliver. Half an hour later they left. Detective Malone and his partner, who had Joined the county officials at the Iiaxter house, remained behind. They were smoking Oliver's- cigars. "How long It will take finish up the job? you, Mr. Malone.-tinquired the young man. Malone squinted at the tree-topOur instructions are to work slowly and surely. It may take six or eight weeks, In other words, you are not expected to be through before election day. "Unless we find what we are after before that time, Mr. Baxter, said the It's a big job, ns you can-saother. for yourself. Like looking for a needle in a haystack, eh, Charlie? nis partner nodded his head In silent assent. Well go out and take a walk, said around the swamp tomorrow, Malone. If youve got the time to spare, Mr. Baxter, you might stroll out with us now to the place where you last saw your father. Then Ill want to question your servants. It seems that he Is supposed to have come home to change his clothes after he said good by to you. "lie did not say good-bto me, corrected Oliver; "We parted in nnger." "Do you know' a man named Ieter asked Malone Ilines, Mr. Baxter? abruptly.Iete Hines? Certainly. He Is a tenant of my fathers. Lives In a shack up at the other end of the I guess s. . y - the slope and was striding off toward the nearest ditch. You seem to be pretty well posted," said he, his eyes narrowing. 'Well, I am an Inquisitive sort of cuss, drawled Malone. And I'm not what youd call an idle person. Who told you we were sitting on that log? We did sit there for 10 or 15 minutes. That was before we began to quarrel. Then we got up and walked on a little farther down the road. We stood there arguing for nearly half an hour. But who told you we sat on that log? If you dont mind, Ill not answer that question, said Malone. You asked me a while ago If I hnd seen Iete Ilines that night Was It Beter Ilines? Malone hesitated. Well, It was Pete Hines who Is supposed to have seen you, Mr. Baxter, but it was not lie who told me about It. e m CHAPTER VIII A Blow for Sammy Malone changed the subject abrupt Thats a great fish story they tell ly. about the gypsy prophesying youd be hung before you were thirty." . If you will excuse me, Mr. Malone, I must be getting back to the house. Its nearly 7 oclock and I am expecting people to dine with me, said Oliver a little coldly. Im sorry Ive detained you, said the detective apologetically. Ill stroll back with you, If you dont mind. "Where lg your partner? Inquired Oliver, looking out over the swamp. Charlie? Oh, hell be along directly. lie Is seeing about how long It would take a man to walk out to the edge of the mire and back, said Malone coolly. Oliver looked at him sharply. So thats the Idea, eh?" he remarked, after a moment. We intend to conduct this Investigation in an open and above-boarmanner, Mr. Baxter." And I shall be open and aboveboard with you, Mr. Malone, said Oliver, a trace of Irony In his voice. I hope, therefore, that you wont take It amiss If I suggest that the sensible thing for your man 'todo would be to make his calculations at night, when progress would naturally be- - a great deal slower and Infinitely more hazardous. Ive taken that Into account, announced the detective, looking straight I was about to say that Its ahead. going to" take a good deal of tight squeezing, Mr. Baxter, to get you Indicted, tried and executed Inside of the next 30 days. The time Is pretty short, eh?" He laughed Jovially. Oliver turned on him. Ill knock your d d head off, Malone, If you make any more cracks like that. Remember that, w;ill you? he cried hotly. Malone was genuinely surprised. He went very red in the face. Yes." he said thickly. Ill be sure to remember It Oliver apologized to Malone as they were on the point of separating in front of the house. They had trav-erse- d the hundred yards or more la silence. I am sorry I spoke to ybu as I did. Mr. Malone. I hope you will overlook PARENT ANTELOPES . "My second beautiful child, said Mother Beatrix Antelope, as she looked at her darling and smiled. That was her real name. It was not, as some of the extra names are, one of the pet names given her by the keeper. It was her very own name, every bit of It. Her great brown eyes were soft and wonderful, her tongue was kissing her treasure-chilevery few moments and she was the .happiest animal In the whole zoo. She certaluly was sur'eof It, at any rate. No animal, she told herself, could possibly be so happy, not a single, single one. In fact, she thought she was happier than many of them put together. That Is my little brother. Isn't-itasked Baby Beatrix Antelope. Mother Antelope anYes, love, swered. Were you- - just as pleased when I came? atked Baby Beatrix. .Yes, lo.ve," said Mother Antelope," .Just as pleased, my pet. Baby Beatrix Is a little bit Jealous, eh? whispered Duddy .Antelope to Mother Antelope. Its natural, said Mother Antelope. She will understand, though, that she has no reason to be." Now, Mr. and Mrs. Beatrix Antelope had lived In the zoo for a few years. Before that they had lived In the desert In Arabia. They were very rare and very beau-llfwith long, long horns. The keeper was very proud of bis two Beatrix Antelopes, as they were called. Mother Beatrix smlied when her hus- ul Proved safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for Neuritis Colds Pain Rheumatism Headache Toothache Bayer package Accept only which contains proven directions. nandy Bayer boxes of 12 tablet $afe AiDlma 1 Alao bottle of 24 and 100 Druggist the trad mark of Bajar Uanufactur of MonoaeeUcacldeater of Sallcjllcacid Popular Art The finest works of art can never be popular. . . . Popular art, even the best of Its kind, owes Its popularity to the fact that It deals with something apparent to the man in the street; art, however sublime, which goes beyond the apparent can never be popular. There Is no reason, however, why the circle of appreclutors should be restricted as at present. Percy Moore Turner, In Tlie Appreciation of Painting. Sure Relief 'As I Understand It, for Some Time There r You and He Sat on That Log Over swamp. He has done' odd Jobs for us since I can remember. lie also does most of the drinking for the estate," he concluded dryly. A souse, eh ? Tve never known him to be completely sober and Ive never heard of him being completely drunk. By the way, have you ever seen me before today? Not to my knowledge. Well," said Malone, with a twinkle In his eye, Ive been hanging around this burg since last Monday five days; in all. Im the fellow that sold Mrs. Grimes the beautiful Illustrated set of Jane Austen's works day before yesterday. I also sold an unexpurgated set of the Arabian Nights to Mr. Samuel Barr. He tells me your father carried a $15,000 life policy. I tried to sell a set of Dickens to Rev. Mr. Sage, nnd succeeded in having a long talk with his daughter. Tve had dealings with Mr. Sikes and Mr. Link. Banker Lansing, John Bliillips nnd a number of other citizens, male nnd female. He Of course, the hooks laughed quietly. will never he delivered, Mr. Baxter. Shall we stroll down to the swamp. Mr. Baxter, or would you rather wait a day or- - two? Were in no hurry, you see." This is obvious. said Oliver curtly. I must notify you, Mr. Malone, that If you or any of your workmen slip Into one of those pits of mire out there and never come up again, I am not to be held accountable." !" Right-said Malone cheerily. They were well around the corner of . on their way to the swamp road before Oliver spoke again. You are at liberty to go as far out as you please, however. Mr. Malone." I shall," said Malone crisply. "I am an old hand at this business. I dont believe such a thing exists as a bottomless pit. Now, Just where was It that you and your father parted As 1 cjderstund company that night o the-hous- It. Malone held out his hand. Bve been spoken to a good bit rougher than that In my time, Mr. Baxter, and never turned a hair, he snid 1 dont blame you for calling me down. I guess I was .fresh. But-- assure you I didnt mean to be. A little later on Oliver sat on his front porch waiting for his guests to arrive. Mrs. Grimes, In her snug-fittinblack silk dress, rocked impatiently In a cliair nearby. The guests were late. Its Josephine Sage," she observed crossly, breaking a long silence. Shes the one thats' making em late. He looked at h!s watch. Its only 7:30. Aunt Serepta. Theyre only 15 minutes late. Tve been losing my temProbper again, he said gloomily. ably made an enemy of that detective, ' Malone. What difference does that, make? Hes not a voter in this county, said the old lady composedly. "Here they come. Goodness ! The way that Parr boy drives I He ought to be locked up g for? But Oliver was at the bottom of the steps waiting for the automobile. II swung around the curve In the drive and came to an- unbelievably gentle . stop. TQ r.K CONTINUED ) Galileos Great Discovery The. first great astronomical disco ery made by the use of the telescope was the achievement of Galileo, who, 318 years ago, dlncovered the satellites of Jupiter. This was known as a planet to the Chaldeans. It Is said, some 3.000 years before the Christian era, but It remained for Galileo ,o die cover Its attendant satellites, four In number. Ills other remarkable discoveries included Sa. urn's ring, the suns spot and the starry nature of the .l:!kj way. Galileo, who met with a great deal of opposition In upholding the truth of the Copernlcan b slern of tronorny. died January 8, 1042, on U r anniversarv of hla great riN-ov- IJloEfjll IHDIGESTIONL ?S C.CNTS J Hot Wedding Music on Radio Joseph Knecht, leader of a New York broadcasting orchestra, received a telegram which read, Please play wedding march tonight at Rix, startIt was signed "A ing radio program. Knecht obliged by playBrlde-to-Be.- " ing Mendelssohn's "Wedding March at six oclock that evening. Nothing further was heard until another telegram enme, which read: Many thanks for wedding march nnd the musical start you gave us In life. May yon have many successful years. The Bride. BEAUTIFY IT WITH DIAMOND DYES Just Dip to Tint 6 Behans water FOR INDIGESTION 25 and 75$ Pkjjs.Sold Everywhere 1 . us. I dont love you any less because your little Brother Deer hns come now. A mother ileers heart Is so targe, oh, so large, thnt it can hold a great, great deal of love love for Daddy Beatrix, love for her keeper and love for every little deer which Is born. child Ive had This Is since- Ive been In the zoo. I have been here three, or four years. How proud the keeper will be. to see another little arrival. He will say: My fine Beatrix Antelope family, I am so proud of you and then I will be so happy I will almost cry for Joy. "Ah, what a happy family our little brother has- come into, said Baby Beatrix, who from now on was to be called Sister Beatrix. The keeper was delighted, so was Sister Beatrix, and she understood- now all the love In her mothers heart. It was all Just as nice as nice could d - be. . Hurrying His Birthday - Boil to Dye 15-ce- E LL"E3 3 She Looked at Her Darling. or- Each package contains directions so simple any woman can tint soft, delicate shades or dye rich, permanent Sure Relief band suggested that Buby Beatrix might be jealous. It will not last, you will see, she explained Were such an affectionate family, anil deers are apt to be so loving and kindly that none of us should bo jealous, and none of us will be for long, .for we love each other so much," said Mother Beatrix. 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