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Show THE SAUNA SUN. SAUNA. UTAH c 0 o o Copyright IULBERRY SQUARE LIDA LARRIMORE Macrao-Smlt- h SYNOPSIS you had company. Mary thought Miss Junle. To the quiet household of Doctor Ballard, In Mulberry Square, youthful Dr. Hugh Kennedy, son of an old friend of the physician, comes as an assistant, to stay a year He Aral meets Janie, unaffected and likable nineteen year-old daughter of Doctor Ballard Her older slater, Celia, a petted beauty, la away from home on a Visit, CHAPTER WNX7 Co. 11 2 Young Doctor Kennedy, encumbered with an array of expensive luggage, followed Janie up a wide Might of polished stairs. The old brick house was deceiving on the outside, he thought, noticing with some surprise the Ihestertield in the hull, a Hue oil painting, the grandfather's clock on the landing where the steps branched right and left. It was shabby, of course, but It had Hn air. Slot her would prulmbly put you In the guest room. Janie led the way into a dim spacious room at the rear on the second Moor. I ttiink this Is nicer. It was a pleasant room. The long opened out on a balcony formed by the roof of the porch Between them was a downstairs. The furniture was of fireplace. carved walnut, heavy hut not oppressive because the room was large and the ceiling was high. Over ail was a faint perfume. Cedar, he thought, and lemon verbena and the locust blossoms so close outside. "Its strunge, Isnt it," he said, surveying hls new quarters with approval, "that some rooms seem to welcome you and make you feel ut home." Janies face lighted swiftly with pleasure. It Is a idee room," she said. You con see the garden and the sunset. He crossed to the rear window and looked out over her head. The sunset promised to be satisfactory, he thought. But It wasn't much of a garden, thinking In terms of Southampton and Newport and Ieverly Hills. There was a catalpa tree girdled with a circular wooden seat and a summer house tangled with vines. At the end of the ar bor a gate opened Into the alieyway beyond and morning glories scrambled over a building which once had been a stable, no doubt, and now was a double garage. It certainly needed attention. The roses mingled sociably with the popples and nasturtiums. The arbor sagged under Its weight of vines. The birdhath was tilted and rimmed with moss. But It had an air. Yon felt that children had played on the grass and pwung from the apple tree boughs. "its a very nice garden," he said. side-windo- It's Fathers young doctor. He came this afternoon. You're a darling, Thomas, and also a precious lamb! Young Doctor Kennedy, watching behind the window hanging, was surprised to see her set the basket on the grass and throw both arms around the burly old Scotchman's neck. The rear window Interfered rather seriously with the young doctors unHe found himself drawn packing. there frequently, attracted by voices in the garden. Already he had identified certain members of the family. The fat colored woman was Rachel, of course. The charcoal giant, turning an Ice cream freezer in the shade of the cutalpa tree was Stoney Stonewall Jackson, perhaps. Stoney looked like a pugilist. His face was battered and with scars. The muscles bulged under his cotton shirt; hls chest and shoulders were enormous. But for all hls apparent Hugh observed that the strength, freezer more briskly whenever Rachel hulked into sight. Rachel, he had decided, was the ofiicer In command. Mother"'"was the pretty, plump little woman In the fiowered dress. She must, he thought, be very much Her younger than Doctor Ballard. manner seemed a bit Married. He hoped thut hls unexpected arrival was not upsetting things. A call of Moth er" had sent her hurrying hack Into the house. That was Janie's voice. Mother! Tom McAllister has sent I Celia Isnt that the luckiest thing I Celia! Young Doctor Kennedy won dered about her as he turned Into chaos the order among hls luggage achieved that morning by hls brother-in-law- s valet. Celia and Who was Celia? A sister, per haps. Celia and Both They went together, somehow. were cool and fragrant. Voices In the garden. Perhaps Celia was there. He returned to the window half expecting to see a cool and lovely maiden with bunched In her slen der white hands. He was disappointed. Janie was woman talking to a stout middle-agewith grayish hair strained hack from a round red face and a billowy bosom encased In glnglmm. Angel cake! Cay little laughing notes sprinkling themselves through the air. Oh, thank you, Mrs. Quillen I It's a pleasure, darlin, A bluff voice well flavored with hearty brogue. It looks almost too good to eat. Go on wld your blarney! Mary seen a taxi stop an' a somebody git out wld luggage. Its the Dlvvll himself as send compny when there Isnt a serap of cake In the house. Thank you a hundred times. What a perfectly beautiful plate!" A degree of comAint It now? placency In the bluff hearty voice. "Mary got It wid tradin' stamps. The best aint none too good for a saint on earth like your father. There ain't no hurry. You can keep It as long as you wnnt. The bosom became a back moving ponderously under the arbor and out at the alley-wagate. "Mother! Another excited squeal. Mrs. Quillen Just brought us an angel cake." So I see." Mother's" voice with a I wish they wouldn't hit of an edge. keep running In here." Mother! The gay little laughing notes drowned in a Mood of reproach. "She only meant to be kind. "Of course, dear." A soothing tone suggesting patience with the whims of a dillicult child. "But you neednt be quite so intimate. The lady of the manor I Mother, apparently, drew lines. It was a good thing, Hugh thought frith a chuckle of amusement, that she hadnt seen Janie embracing the burly old Scotchman. He moved around the room, hanging things In the wardrobe, opening bureau drawers. Gradually the chaos wus restored to order again. At the bottom of a calf skin case lay hls evening clothes. He lifted them out with a rueful sort of expression. Wouldnt need them here, he supposed A wisp of pink chiffon fluffed out of one of the pockets. Madge Copeland's handkerchief I lie permitted himself a moment or two of regret. Not for Madge, exactly, but for the easy, gay-lifhe had left behind. lie wouldn't be swimming this summer with Louise and Rod and the Temple girls. Madge wouldn't he tucking her handkerchief into his pocket between dances at the club. t)h well . . . A shriek In the garden. Young Doctor Kennedy returned again to the A small window. white dog was streaking across the grass with Janie in hot pursuit Tiie garden was thrown into sudden confusion. Stoney left the ice cream freezer, Here calling: Nice lil Tweedles!" In a voice dog as mild as the bleat of a lamb Moth er, panting a little, Joined the chase. Rachel lumbered down the back porch willow basket. steps with a pink-UneFrom the din and fuss, young Doc criss-crosse- d d snuff-colore- snuff-colore- snuff-colore- d d d y "It Is a Nice Room," She Said. "You Can See the Garden and the Sunset." It used to be. Janie sighed for No one has time vanished glories. any more. Theres only Rachel and Stoney . . . Oh, there's old Thomas coming In at the gate! Young Doctor Kennedy watched a burly old man walking up under the arbor towards the house. Is Thomas a friend of yours?" he asked thinking that the rugged old chap looked a little like the gardener at Roselyn. H y oldest friend, Janie explained lie used to he the caretaker of the Square. lies Scotch and plays the bagpipes nnd has a wonderful garden. If you'll excuse me. I'll run down and see what he's brought. Young Doctor Kennedy remained at the window. Presently he saw her running across the grass to meet the burly old man. Her voice was Hello, Thomas. charming, young Doctor Kennedy thought, low and a bit husky, sprin kled with gay little laughing notes. I brought you a bit of a present." A gruff voice thickened with a Scottish burr. Straw berries 1" An excited squeal. They're lovely, Thomas. e d tor Kennedy Judged that the small white dog was a cherished family treasure. He was surprised accordingly, to hear Janie exclaim as she yanked him out of the poppy bed. "You nasty mean little thing!" "Tlmnk goodness I Mother was holding her hand against tier side. "Cells would never have forgiven us. Ruts! Janie dumped the small white dog Into the willow basket. "She wouldnt care If he hung himself on the gate. A "Janie I somewhat breathless "Celia Is always kind to reproach. her pels. She let the Persian cat Bob gave her starve," said Janie. And the love birds that old widower sent her froze to death because Janie!" Just for a moment young Doctor Kennedy thought that Mother had glanced up at the window. He was glad that the hanging concealed him. It wasnt polite to spy on family scenes. "That isn't kind, Mother continued sweetly. Celia Is devoted to Tweedles. Well she won't he now. Janie was marching herself towards the house. "Ned Ferris, you know. Is engaged to somebody else. Celia, the young man at the window reflected, was evidently a belle. He wondered about the scene in the garden for a moment and then put it out of hls mind. But Celia was not to be so lightly dismissed. Ten minutes later, as he brushed hls hair with vigorous strokes, he found him self singing In an unremarkable baryd They couldn't near you," she grave Theres only one ear for the three." "I'll apologize anyway. He bowed In the direction of the fountain. They look rather lovely tonight. he looked different, Everything thought, in the silver wash of moonlight, and he was finding It pleasant to walk with tills friendly small person beneath the shadowy locusts. She was evidently a favorite In the Square. Their leisurely stroll was frequently Interrupted. A handsome girl Hello, Nina. leaning half out of a window. Dusky hair, enormous dark eyes, a sullen red underlip. Hello, Janie." A golden voice with the quality of a cello. This Is Fathers young doctor." How do you do." Enormous black eyes turning at once to Janie. "If you see m.v kids, send them home." That's Nina Mantel, Janie explained when they had left the dusky beauty behind. "Her children? She seems rather young. But .Nina "Theyre her brothers. has raised them, I guess. The mother deserted them years ago. Professor Mantel gives violin lessons. Nina has a beautiful voice. "I noticed that Father says she might be famous if she could have It trained. But she ly assured him. tone: Who Is Celia? What Is she. That all the swains adore her? II Im glad to see you, my boy. Doctor Ballard, tall, white haired, a little stooped, stood at the foot of the stairs with Janie clinging like a green cocoon to his arm. Young Doctor Kennedy was embarrassed, for the moment, by a choked feeling In his throat. No one had called hint my In that fatherly way since he boy was sixteen years old . . . "My He swallowed twice. boy" Thank you, sir. Tm sorry about your letter." The doctor was holding his hand in a warm friendly clasp. Its a falling of mine. How about that. Hls eyes twinkled. ... Janie? "1 told him. Father. I explained how you are about letters. Thats all right. I can keep you busy, I promise you thnt." Young Doctor Kennedy thought he never had seen such a kindly, heartWell try our best warming smile. to make you happy as well." "Thank you, sir. A gong sounded four ringing notes. Come on. Supper, youngsters. They walked together out into the dining room. Doctor Ballard In the middle, one arm around Janie and the other arm around Hugh. "Mother, very Mushed and pretty in her fiowered dress, met them at the door. How do you do. Doctor Kennedy. She smiled and gave him her hand. Call him Hugh. IIow about it, my boy? My boy" . . . D n that choke In his throat. Id like it much better, Mrs. Ballard." Im Hugh, then, of course afraid youll just have to take If we had known you were co- ... pot-luc- ming" "Now, Helen " Doctor Ballard embraced them all In the genial warmth of his smile. Dont try to make hjm feel like a guest Hugh has Just come home." CHAPTER III The Square was pleasant at night. Shadows concealed the ugly places. Touched with the magic of moonlight, It seemed to regain a little of Its former dignity. You could forget that In the sunshine It was old and dingy and down at the heel. Its nicer at night, Isnt it? Janie asked a bit anxiously as she walked with Hugh beneath flowering locusts. She wanted him to find the Square endurable, at least. Mother, at supper, had been so discouraging about It all. Much nicer," he agreed. Janie thought that the words lacked enthusiasm. Youre being polite." she said with a sigh. The sigh was prompted h. Janie, at the particular sympathy. moment, was feeling sorry for Father's young doctor, sentenced to a year In the Square whether he liked It or not You t hints It pretty dreadful. 1 did thin afternoon, he confessed T had expected something rather dif ferent. My father used to tell me about It I was well, disappointed to say the least. I know how you felt. And you salu to yourself, or maybe out loud, Must I live for a year in this Godforsaken place?" "The word was a bit stronger," he And If I remember coradmitted. rectly U was addressed to the ladies on the fountain. The Hurdy-Gurd- y by the Fountain. has to wash those boys and feed them and mend their clothes. They walked on to the house next door. Good evening, Miss Ellle. A thin little woman in gray scurrying down the steps. A frightened Oh, Its you, Janie. expression. A hat with one pink rose. This is Father's young doctor. Good evening." A bow and a murmur. fingers In cotton Fidgeting gloves. Shabby kid slippers poised for flight. How Is your mother, Miss Ellle? No better. Im afraid. If youll exA nervous cuse me I I cough. have an errand. She slipped past them like a small gray ghost, crossed the street and was swallowed up by the shadows. She's gone to meet her beau. Janies voice was warm with sympaYou can tell by the rose In her thy. hat." Why doesnt he come here to sec her? lie sells dress goods In Iceland's department store. Old Mrs. Pope Is a Lucas." Royal purple? "Something like that. Miss Ellle does dressmaking." She Indicated a modest sign In the window. Old Mrs Pope lives upstairs. She simply Ignores the dressmaking and pretends the house hasnt any downstairs ar all. Funny ! I think Its pathetic." You, I mean. Oh! . . . An interval of silence. Silver-edgeshadows falling across the sidewalk. Children playing hide and seek." their voices piitlng and shrill. Girls In frocks and boys in their Sunday best . . . "Hello, Janie. A "Hello, Agnes. Hello, Jim. woman calling from an upstairs win dow . . . Johnny! Margaret) Come in here! It's almost nine o'clock I" The hurdy-gurdby the fountain . . . "We strolled the lanes together . . . The Square on Saturday night . . . A round Hello, Uncle Charlie." rosy old man at the gate In the cor ner wall. Old King Cole in pearl gray trousers and an ancient swallow-tailecoat. d petal-colore- d ... y d Well, Janie. Hows the authoress tonight? Fine. But you look bothered." "Rhoda sent a wonmn to clean Shes been at It all day and not I wish through yet. D d nuisance I was asleep. 1 Service o o o G O O O O O O "This la Father's young doctor." A waggish Owen Kennedys son! smile. The clasp of a puffy old band. I'm glad to see you, my boy. Come calling, Janie, and bring Owen Kennedys son. My sainted Aunt Maria! I wish I was asleep 1" Great-unclCharlie bounced Into the bouse, bis swallow-tail- s flying behind. Hes a darling. Gay little notes But he laughing In Janies voice. hates to be poor dear. He lives here alone with his man, Jeff. When hes bothered, he wishes he was asleep. Look here, young lady." t Janie glanced up swiftly. The shone on her soft brown hair and her little pointed face. ' "What Is It, please? I have a name, you know. But It wouldnt mean anything to them. Will 1 always be Father's Young e house-cleane- d, arc-ligh- Doctor? Perhaps . . . Unless they like you enough to give you a name of your own. That was something to think about. But he didn't do It just then. They had crossed the street and were walking along a grilled iron fence higher thun either of their heads. Behind It were lawns, a thicket of shrubbery, a house with fluted white pillurs. Thats a fine old place. The . Governor's House. Uncle Frank Grove owns It now. Aunt Lucy lived here with Muriel and John." The Governors House? A governor lived here years ago. Theyve called It that ever since. Il used to be lovely. Aunt Lucy moved away when the mills came so close. They have a summer home outside town. In the winter they live In Washington. This place has been vacant for nearly ten years. They approached the entrance. Hello, Tom." A thick-se- t young man of medium height locking the gate In the grilled iron fence. A pleasant Hello, Janie." voice, crisp and decisive. They havent sold It, have they, Tom? I dont think so. The kids have been sneaking in. I wanted to see 11 theyve done any damage. Oh," Janie was obviously relieved This Is Doctor Kennedy, Mr. Me Allister. Glad to know you." The grip of muscular hand. Hes going to work with Father for a year. Good." Hugh felt himself being closely Inspected. lie returned the compliment Strong features, he thought Thirty-twor three, perhaps. Well tailored and barbered and groomed. But why that measuring look? "Is Celia at home? Again the crisp decisive voice. "Shes at the shore with Aunt Rose." A rather stiff sort of answer. Didnt she like the chap? "I didnt know . . . Well, good night Ill probably see you again." He lifted his hat and walked away, authority in his swinging stride; a air. confident, That's old Thomas grandson Tom," Janie confided. "He worked bis way through college and law school and now hes very successful. Father says hell probably be the next burgess. Looks rather young." Hes brilliant. Evidently, Hugh thought, she didnt dislike the chap. She was chanting praises to the burly Peoold Scotchman's grandson Torn. ple like him especially In this part of town. He used to mow the lawn for Uncle Frank and drive Aunt Lucy to Janie interruptmarket. Gracious ed herself with a low throaty sound of amusement. Manys the time hes fished me out of the fountain and spanked me and sent me home." Hugh wondered about that measuring look as they walked on along tlx high grilled fence. Celia? he asked, out of a thought) ful silence. My sister . . . That's a magnolia tree up there close to the house. self-assure- d 1 II It was quiet under the mulberry trees. They sat on a bench near the fountain. The sounds of the town came to them faintly; the rattle of a trolley, a pounding truck, a car changing gears on the upgrade of Orange street. All about them were shadows and the heavy sweet fragrance of the locust blossoms. Janie sighed blissfully. - Sometimes, she said, I love this funny old Square. Hugh glanced Only sometimes? down at Janie seated with one foot tucked under on the rusty iron bench. She looked, ho thought, like a solemn brownie strayed in from a forest somewhere. he reOnly sometimes?" peated. (TO BE CONTINUED.) The Ue Tail to Carry Grata make use of their prehistoric tails in carrying the grass that they use in IalUA ing their nests. brush-taile- SEEKING POISON-IV- CURE Hundreds of pounds of poison-ivleaves and hark have been used In experiments during the last three years by scientists of Wesleyan university, Middletown, Conn., who, under the direction of Prof. G. Albert Hill, are seeking a remedy for the poison. They have learned that the poison Is a substance that does not vaporize hence It Is Impossible to become poisoned except by actual contact with the plant or an object that has been In contact with It. Some of the poison has been sent to Canada for study by the National Research council there. 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