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Show , SOUTH CACHE COURIER MY1; FRIEND Jb MARY O'HARA THE STORY SO FAR: I Ken McLaughlin, given an opportunity to I thoose any yearling on hit family'! Wymlng ranch, picks the filly of a loco mare named Rocket. His father, a re- tired army officer. Is disappointed by Kens cholco and by his tons failure in school. But he is pleased at the change In Ken since he has had a colt of his own. When FUcka, the filly, It badly hurt trying to jump the corral fence, Ken takes Hie opportunity to care for ber and to make friends with her. MeLaughlln, however, Is still convinced the filly Is no good and refuses to have any-- , thing to do with what he considers Kens bad bargain. Now continue with the story. d -' V CHAPTER XIV fillys physical condition was Improving. She ran all over the Calf Pasture on three legs. She was up on the hillside near the three The : pines In the early morning, broadside to the sun, getting what Nell said was her radium treatment; and the first thing when Ken woke in the morning, he looked out of his window and saw her there, standing in profile, motionless as a statue, her head hanging low and relaxed. The achievement which Ken had been getting just a hint of, like the scent of something delicious but far away tickling the nostrils of a hound, was more than a hint now. It was a reality. A victory that filled his lungs and shone from his eyes and gave ' strength to his hands. Flicka was his. Flicka had recovered. Flicka loved him. There was only one more thing . . . Dad, he said at supper that night, Flickas my friend now. She likes me. "Im glad of that, son, said McLaughlin. Its a fine thing to have a horse for a friend. And Kens face was strained. her legs better, he said. It doesnt hurt her. So Well'what?" Well weve got to find out, dont tions that, surely, meant a full days work. And Gus added McLaughlin, right now, before we begin with all that, Ken Is going to halter-brea- k his filly I want you and Tim on hand Gus eyes opened In astonishment He glanced at Kens scarlet downcast face. Ja, Boss Vere will ve do it? "In the Calf Pasture. Call Tim. McLaughlin rose from the table. Well do it right now, and get it over with. Tim and Gus came down from the stable carrying lariat halter, and a lead rope. They stood in a group just inside the fence, and McLaughlin walked forward a short distance with Ken, and told him to call the filly. Ken obeyed. Presently Flicka appeared coming around the shoulder of the hill. She trotted up to Ken. McLaughlin undid the red bandana from Kens neck, handed it to Just sling that him and said, around her neck and tie it in a loose knot. Puzzled by these strange directions, Ken obeyed, and Flicka reshe turned what, apparently, at the door next morning and said Whats When Gus leaned in v. Boss? McLaughlin began to outline a full days work. He was planning the haying. t. The Theyd begin in grass was deep and ripe. They could cut early this year. The weather had been so fine that all the ranchers in the neighborhood were getting ready to cut. Along the roadsides the mowing machines were already laying swathes of fragrant hay flat. The air smelled different. It was said that when hay was cut in Wyoming, the perfume of it was on the wind for hundreds of miles. The mowing machines with all blades fnust their small, rapor-sharbe gone over, bolts tightened, worn parts replaced; harness mended; new prongs put in the rakes; some . . repairs made on the stackers Ken sat in ah anguish of suspense whils bis lather gave Gus direc mid-Augus- p McLaughlin did not answer directThats all, folks, he said, turning to the small audience. Gus and Tim were both grinning. Thats the way we break horses on the Goose Bar Ranch. I wish Ross Buckley had been here to see that. But Dad, protested Ken, slipping the halter off of Flicka head. She stood beside him, nosing at It, nipping at it with her lips. Figure It out, said McLaughlin boisterously as he walked away. Come on, Gus, well get at those machines ly. a great comfort, while watching Universals Phantom Lady, to reflect that, no matter how menac- ing the villain is, he simply must not be allowed to kill the heroine. The pictures a super-thriller- said McLaughlin. thought was a caress, nuzzling his neck with her nose. And now take your belt off, said McLaughlin. Here, said Ken, in a complete fog. Slip it through the bandana, said his father. When Ken had done that, the belt hung in a loop under Flickas neck. McLaughlin waved his hand. Now go down the path put your arm through that loop. Ken did so, while McLaughlin stepped backward, put his arm across his wifes shoulders, and pretended to lean his weight on her. He was thoroughly enjoying himself. Ken walked down the path and Flicka hopped by his side close to him. When they reached the cottonwoods on the hill, McLaughlin called, Now turn around and come back. Let go the loop. Just hold your hand in the air under her chin. Ken obeyed. The leather belt, the bandana, hung loose on the fillys neck. Kens hand was in the air under her chin. He led her by an invisible bridle, and the filly followed as close as she could Id call that said McLaughlin grinning as the hoy reached him. Ken was stunned. he said, but its not But Dad a halter, Dad You take some convincing, young But all right. feller, said Rob. Give us a halter, Gus. Gus stepped forward and gave him the halter, said McNow put it on her, Laughlin, handing it to Ken. Ken almost shook. He held the halter in his hands and turned to Flicka but dared not take a step in her direction. How shall I put it on her? he asked, thinking of the way he and Howard had to struggle with the first halter and the colts. "Just the way I put the halter said his father. on Taggert, Ken thought about that. His father walked up to Taggert holding the halter openly in his hands, and Taggert stood there and stuck her head in it He summoned all his courage, Went to Flicka and held out the halter. Flicka. who loved his hands, and had never felt the touch of them except in gentleness and affection, came closer, and Ken slipped the halter over her head, and hooked it ' . under her throat Now lead her, said his father. Ken obeyed and went down the so an easy path twenty yards-or halt and turn and back again, with Flicka following S9 close the lead rope was slack. halter-broke- n, II3idnt Da- d- Ten dollars! shouted his father, with the twisted, sardonic grin on Why, for you, Kennie, his mouth. thats nothing, A mere wave of the hand. Youre the boy that threw sway three hundred dollars just looking out the window for an hour. Why why I never three hun dred dollars Gc on away and let me work, roared his father, and bent his head again over the machine. Ken found his mother. She was busy too, sorting the laundry, sitting on her heels on the floor picking over a big pile of shirts, socks and linen. How did Ken posed the problem. I, Mother? I never did, did I? Nell laughed and wrote six prs Yes, you bluejeans on her list. did. You looked out the window for an hour when you should have been writing a composition. So you werent promoted and you have to repeat the grade. And it cdsts about three hundred dollars for one years schooling for you Three hundred dollars,, breathed Kennie with awe, How can it? Count it up, eight months board at $25.00 a month. A hundred dollars for tuition and books. You wasted all that, you see. If you had written the composition, your father wouldnt have had to pay that blue-jean- ove-aga- in for you. (TO BE COSTING ID) No Name Address U. S. Cropland Although the United States leads all other countries in the production and export of agricultural products, says Colliers, our cropland averages only three acres per acres person compared with 1 per person for the entire world, COUNDS gay, happy, carefree while our farm workers normally and spring-likdoesnt it? A form only 21 per cent of our worklittle red bird, big green leaves ing population compared with 59 and nice, fat red cherries are all per cent for all countries. combined in a famous old quilt design. Make 30 blocks, each 16 inches square. 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Dad? asked Ken halter-broke- n, NEEDLEWORK Montgomery St. San Francisco, Calif. Enclose 15 cents (plus one cent to cover cost of mailing) for Pattern SEWING murder mystery that comes very close to being as good as the best 0! the There are som strikingly beautiful photographic shots, many excellent performances. The cast is headed by Ella Raines and Franchot Tone; it includes Alan Curtis, Thomas Gomez, Andrew That night, when Ken came back Tombs and Elisa Cook Jr. from taking Flicka her oats, he walked to the terrace where his parA11 members of the Thursday Boh ents were sitting and said, wagging Burns airshow will be busy moviehis head, More poultices, please making for the next couple of Nell, who was laughing, stopped months. The Arkansas Traveler as she heard Kens words and wiU be performing in Belle of the with Dinah Shore and turned to look at him. Whats the Yukon, matter? Gypsy Rose Lee; Spike Jones and Her hock is swelled up again his City Slickers In Zicgfeld Follies. and she holds the leg up. and so still sat Both his parents Ella Raines was signed by Charles so gravely for a moment, that it The poultices Boyer and Howard Hawks to a conmade Ken anxious. when neither had seen her act cured it before theyll cure it again, tract yet they made her sole asset of wont they? a producing company capitalized at Ill go $1,000,000! Nell got up suddenly. During her first year in down to look at it, Ken pictures she made good with lead McLaughlin went too. roles in four pictures for three dif- - this." Generalized infection? Yes. She had just one Infected place, on her leg. This chest wound was all healed up and never had Now its infected. Tbeen infected. The infection came through her bloodstream from her leg. Thats called a generalized infection. McLaughlin spoke in a casual, matter-of-faway, and Ken's anxiety was allayed. "Will it get her well quick, Dad? he asked. "Hope so, son sometimes it helps a lot sometimes they seem to do as well without it. Whered you get it? I got it from Dr. Hicks." The name of the vet always made Ken think of money and it gave him a shock. That thing his father had said You cost me money every time you turn around How much did it cost. Dad? They were walking back together. It cost ten dollars. Ken stopped walking and McLaughlin strode on without him, heading for the tool house, near which Gus was working on one of the mowing machines. Ten dollars! Ten dollars . . . when his father crabbed about every penny the boys spent , . . about a forkful of hay . . . Ken ran after his father. McLaughlin was already arguing over Dad," he be-the blades with Gus. gan. Well? McLaughlins head was raised from the machine. know what you said, you remember roared McWell, out with it! Laughlin impatiently. That I cost you money every time I turn around. I didnt see how I could, but now, why. 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But you said we wouldnt know until we began her training. "Have you had that in your head all this time? That little filly's got as nice a disposition as any horse I ever knew. But Dad, how do we know? She might be crazy like Rocket like if she was herself up in we tried, to. put a rope on her and shes got to be halter-brok- e McLaughlin looked at his small son with a quizzical grin on his face. "Oh, thats what you want, is it? Some help in breaking that wild woman! Rennie nodded. Robs eyes sought Nells and then he pushed back his chair, took out his pipe and looked out the window gravely. I think we might do that tomorYes, I think row, he said finally. time. Right after break, Ill have fast. i..,., i. When supper was over, Ken fled from the table and ran to take Flicka her oats. He told her all about it. He stood smoothing her mane, he begged her to be good. He assured her there was nothing to be afraid of in being halter-brokeHe told her how he and Howard the colts; that the had halter-broke- n colts had .liked it; they had all had He begged her he fun together. begged her! Oh, Flicka He began to think of what would happen if she wasnt good. He thought of Rocket, and then the hole and then he laid his face against Flickas mane, and stopped talking to her, becadse'he couldnt tell her she just about those things wouldnt understand. Nell ca?ne looking for him. She liked to pay a little visit every day to Flicka. They walked up through the pasture together. The air was sweet with the perfume of wild roses. In the sunset there were long horizontal bands of deep rose and golden pink with dark blue sky in between. There was a mass of mauve and violet cloud above. A sickle moon rode in the midst of the color with one star drawn close. Nell seized Ken by the shoulder and whirled him around before he Theres a new moon in saw it the sky, Kennie look at it over your left shoulder and thats good luck. Ken obediently looked. He didnt want to stop looking. If it was good it was good luck iuck Oh, But Dad, said Ken, completely dazed, how did she get halter-broke- ? ELLA RAINES ferent companies. Now under contract to Universal, shes beautiful (brown hair, green eyes), talented (See "Corvette Cry Havoc, Phantom Lady), and her name is really Ella Raines Trout; her husband is Capt. Kenneth Trout, who has the Presidents Citation, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. When cooking lima beans, add a little brown sugar for delicious flavor, And when frying ham, add a little brown sugar after turning it over. It gives the dish personality plus. Its the heat, not the hard pressure, that does the ironing. Save ironing energy for important war work. ft Spiced or nut muffins! 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