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Show THE UINTAH BASIN FARMER housekeeper had closed up the mansion and gone to her sisters. Again the Bronson Stables referred to the written order of their patron, and as It stated positively that the cab was to wait, the cab waited. Jerry THE CAB THAT WAITED By DON MARK LEMON 11 ( by Short Story Pub, Co.) taking the relief watch through the following night with the same cab that had driven Buggies to the North station. Another day passed and no Peter Buggies appeared; then another; then still another, the two cabs and their drivers waiting In turn. Then a week passed two weeks three weeks one month I At the end of the month a bill for thirty-on- e days and nights of cab hire was filed against Peter Buggies, less ten per cent for monthly the envelope anc out the folded sheet he read : Bronson Stables Send with cab to my house to take Jerry me to North Station to see a friend off, and wait till I return, service, Down in Maine, Peter Buggies, his PETER RUGGLES, old classmate, and a certain young lie called up the foreman of the with large gray eyes were enlady stables through the speaking-tub- e and gaged gave him the order, And mind you, rare in hunting for an exceedingly specimen of beetle and another Jones, see that Jerry is on time, month of delightful spring weather he supplemented, for It was well known at Bronson's that Buggies' passed quickly by. Meantime Jerry motto was, Follow orders though It and his relief, as well as the two cab break owners," Buggies had once horses, had fallen quite In love with their peaceful and meditative occupathreatened to sue the Bronson Stables tion of waiting, and, in the beautiful for failing to follow orders, and the line of clerk had been cautioned to see that Is that Milton, they felt how true It also serve who only Buggies orders should thereafter be stand or they and sit wait." followed to the letter though It The first of and still the came, July might break Buggies. cabs waited in tlielr turn how many three-thirtat Promptly Cheery" stables could be depended upon to Jerry, w ho had faithfully served the serve so faithfully? customers their Bronson Stables since Its incipiency, came then the glorious Fourth, when drew rein at the handsome stone residence of Peter Buggies, and just then Jerrys horse attempted for the first to run away. Buggies, carrying a large magnifying time If be should not be waiting What glass In his hand, came hurriedly when Peter Buggies returned down the steps and entered the cab. Jerry at the thought. Then week gasped In The station was reached about twenty minutes, and, without waiting succeeded week, until the thirty-firs- t for Jerry to dismount from his box, of July had passed, when a third Peter Buggies opened the door of the monthly bill for cab service was charged to the account of Peter cab and leaped out, Buggies. Wait here till I return, Jerry," On the morning of the second of Thlm be me orders, sor, till ye as Jerry nodded peacefully on August, return. his box, a gentleman leading a lady Thats my man ! Saying which, by the arm came towards him from Peter Buggies hurried Into the sta- one of the doors of the North station. tion. He had received a telegram to In a moment man on the box was the effect that a former classmate all alert. He the down from his seat leaped would pass through the city that aftercab the and and opened door, Buggies noon, and if he wrould be at the North none other was for the gentleman n four-tehe could have a than Peter station at Buggies came forward few words on old times. This class- and, hailing Jerry as if he had been mate was on his way down East" ten minutes Instead of gone scarcely and had with him a very fine speci- three months, gently deposited the men of an exceedingly rare beetle, in the cab. Then, entering the lady which Peter Buggies wouldnt have vehicle himself, holding in one hand missed seeing for the presidency of a a box which no doubt contained sperubber trust. For Peter Buggies, forty cimens of certain exceedingly rare years of age, wealthy, eccentric, a beetles, Peter Buggies thrust out his bachelor and a scholar, had one pas- head with the brief direction, Home, sion beetles. The friend came, accompanied by Jerry." climbed Yls, sor; home I Jerry Ills Ms sister, a lea.utlful young lady with upon. box hU and. whip cracking and Peter Uoggia. gray eyes, large fro I. drawing tlae CUTTING y ! 92 days hours 925 00 another where vast treasures are to day pei 93 nights; at $12 per night 1,116.00 be found. They say there are more like it to be had down there, and Im $2,041.00 on my wray to find them." Less 10 monthly discount 204.10 Peter Buggies gave a start, stared $1,836.90 hard at the beetle, then at his friend; then by accident his eyes rested for a Ruggles studied the bill awhile, then moment on the face of the young lady wrote across Its face; Mistake, Have with the large gray eyes, and aris- been from home three months." away ing hastily he cried; Others like it for the butler and gave He rang to be found! You certainly dont mean him the bill. Thompson, take this it!" Bronson Stables. to the I do." The following morning Ruggles Down In Maine?" found the bill beside his plate. again Down In Maine." was It accompanied this time by a Then I shall start at once for brief which read: 6 . note, Maine 1" Will you join us?" Again by the merest chance the eyes of Peter Buggies rested on the face of the young lady with the large gray I will, he said. yes. The two men shook hands over the compact, and a few minutes later the train drew out for down East," carrying Teter Buggies classmate, his classmates sister,, and Peter Buggies himself, in search of an exceedingly rare variety of beetle. From the next station Buggies telegraphed to his housekeeper, informing her that he would be absent from home for several weeks, and that she might shut up house for the time being and go to her sisters. Meantime Jerry w aited with his cab, and four oclock passed ; then five, then six, and still he waited. Once before the honest Irishman waited eight mortal hours for Peter Buggies, while that gentleman was detained by a highly interesting game of whist, and not willing to he outdone by himself, Jerry sat on his box and waited. Seven oclock eight nine ten Jerry had got down once at nine and stretched his legs a bit, but no Peter Eleven twelve and the Ruggles. driver still remained like a sentry at his post. At one oclock he left his cab a moment to get a hot drink and a bite of midnight lunch. Then he returned to his box and waited through the night, his horse falling fast asleep In the shafts. Me orders are to wait, an th divil take me if I dont wait to doomsday comwas his cheery, if ment to an inquiring fejlow-cabbWith the morning Jerry was rather drowsy, in spite of the fact that he s had snatched several during was a little disalso and the night, gruntled by his long vigil. He decided to telephone the stables. He did so, and the answer came; Will send another cab to relieve you. Orders are to wait. A little later the relief arrived, and Jerry turned his horses head stable-war1 half-sleep- y, y. eat-nap- d. When night came and with It no sign of Peter Buggies, a messenger was sent to that gentlemans home for instructions, to learn that 10 : the Peter Ruggles, Esq. We quote your or Dear Sir: der of May 1st Send Jerry with cab to my house to take me to the North station to see a friend off, and wait till I return. Jerry and the cab waited. Respectfully, THE BRONSON STABLES. hand went to his vest Buggies So Ah !" he exclaimed. pocket. !" waited cab well and the Very Jerry He took out a pencil and O. IC.d the bill. Then, addressing the young lady with large gray eyes, who was seated opposite him, he said : Dearest, I only wish this bill were larger, for then our honeymoon would have been longer!" ! Eyebrows That Reveal Character of Owner What a lot of difference there is in the eyebrows of people! Some are bushy, others almost invisible. Some are straight, others curved. From the variations, It is possible to judge a good deal of the owners character. A whose eyebrows are person with long hair of marked, strongly vigorous growth, is usually practical. d eyebrows denote a strong character an individual with a good deal of personality. Eyebrows of fine, silky hair suggest that their owner is lacking in force and pushfulness. Eyebrows that meet In the center at the top of the nose, are usually a Well-define- sign of quick temper. A person with will be amiable. bushy eyebrows Arched and finely penciled brows denote an artistic or imaginative tem- perament. He Did Know his wife Oh, John," exclaimed sweetly, as she stopped him in front of a millinery store. Lets go in here and look at some hats." It wouldnt do you a bit of good," replied her husband. I only brought a dollar with me. Well, pouted the wife, you might have known Id want to buy some little thing. I did, was the calm reply. American Legion Weekly. LIFES LITTLE JESTS i Ohe KITCHEN CABINET (, Western Newspaper Union ) fine when things are going 1925, Aint It and askew, someone showing faith In you? Edgar Guest, Topsy-turv- y To discover Good ed DUCK HAWK 80METHINQ FOR BREAKFAST Ready prepared breakafst foods for a targe family are not economical. They are convenient anl for two or three make a reasonable breakThe fast food. best of all foods for every member of the family is w e clean, 1 and cooked wheat, taken right from the granary. Soak all night and cook slowly on the back of the stove nearly all day, or cook in a flreless cooker. When each grain is soft and surrounded by the starch well-cooke- d It is ready for food. Serve with top milk. A bowl of this food for' supper is sustaining, nourishing and keeps the body functions in good condition. This wonderful food right from the hand of nature is not well enough known or appreciated. It can ba bought p cans all cooked for fifteen cents, if one cares to buy rather than bother to cook it. To begin at the beginning, each breakfast should begin with some fruit, fresh, stewed or baked, as apples or pears. Mackerel is a most popular dish for breakfast. Fresh if you can get It, If not the salted mackerel soaked over night, flesh side down, will remove most of the salt. Wipe dry, place in a baking dish with the skin side down, dot with bits of butter if It Is not fat; add a very little boiling water, cook until thoroughly heated through. Ten minutes before serving add a cupful of thick sweet cream poured over the fish and simmer until the fish Is loosened from the bones. Serve very hot with the cream poured round it for a sauce. Heavy hearty foods are not appr prlate for breakfast unless you are feeding hard working outdoor workers. When an hour after breakfast you feel dull, with a headache and feel fast a little, eat less at drink some coffee substi- o breakfast, tute. all thoae wrap-tand if unhurried xxx a sa good-for-nothin- will pa spread his great wings and fly. Then, too, his feet were so splendid and strong. He had great, enormous feet. And he was very proud of it lie didnt try to squeeze his feet of cover them up or hide them. Outspread were his feet, and so proud of them was he that he liked the name often given to the family beside that of Duck Ilawk. Many culled him the Great-footeHawk, and he was pleased with that sauce for dessert ; will be eaten to the last crumb. Sunshine Cake. Take of a cupful of shortening, one cupful of sugar, two eggs, one-hacupful of mashed potato, one and pne-hal- f cupfuls of baking powder, one-hacupful of hot mil': and a teaspoonful of lemon extract. Mix as usual, add the h t milk at the last with the flavoring. Bake as ajoaf or In layers. one-four- -- th lf lf Sour Cream Cake. Cream one-hacupful of shortening with one cupful of sugar, add one-hacupful of molasses, two eggs, one teaspoonful each of cinnamon and nutmeg, h teaspoonful of salt, one and one-hateaspoonfuls of soda, two cupfuls of pastry flour, one cupful of sour cream. Add the raisins and the same amount of chopped nuts at the last. Beat well, pour into a large loaf pan and bake of an hour. Chocolate . Drop Cookies. Cream of a cupful of butter, add one-hacupful of sugar, one egg, one cupful of flour, one-hateaspoonful of soda, f cupful of milk, one. and squares of melted chocolate, one-hateacupful of raisins and ope-haMix and drop spoonful of vanilla. from a teaspoon on a buttered sheet and bake in a moderate oven. Cover with boiled frosting. n Fruit Cup Cakes. Take three f eggs, one and cupfuls of sugar, creamed with the i Iiorten-ing- ; two cupfuls of flour, one teaspoonful of soda, one-hacupful of hot water, to which add the soda, one cupful of coconut, one pound of "dates cut fine, one teaspoonful of salt, one-hateaspoonful each of lemon and vanilla with one teaspoonful of cinnamon. Bake in small gem pans. This recipe makes about forty. Cover with Icing if desired, frosting them the day of serving. Date Bars. Beat three egg yolks until light ; add one cupful of sugar and stir until creamy. Sift one cupful of flour with one teaspoonful of baking powder and a pinch of salt ; add one cupful of chopped walnut meats and one pound of dates, stoned and quartered ; beat three egg whites until stiff; add alternately with the flour mixture to the yolks and sugar. Bake In a small dripping pan for about thirty minutes. Remove from the pan, cut into tears, roil in powdered sugar or ice with lemoD Icing, decorate with dates and nuts. lf lf one-fourt- lf . rs one-fourt- li lf well-beate- lf one-fourt- h one-hal- lf lf well-beate- one-hal- lf lf "yVLW'Vrt&iL HARD HIT AFRICAN GOLF Two friends at a dance were discussing a mutual friend who had been engaged for a short time to a young And has Lucy really thrown doctor, him over?" said one of them. Yes," answered the other; and wlmt do you think? He not only requested her to return his presents, but sent her a bill for 47 visits." Edinburgh Scotsman. A woman recently wished to disg pose of a set of which she had growm tired, and asked a colored porter in her employ : Do you play ? mah-Jong- mah-jongg- Whats that?" Oli, thats a game you play with little ivory blocks." exclaimed Oli, yes, I play that, the porter. But why dont you say what you mean? Chelsea Record. INFORMATION WANTED Ignorant of One Thing Two friends were having an indignation meeting of their own. Both had suffered domestic strife and now they were comparing notes. Arent women the limit?" growled the first. We husbands dont know at all and our wives know anything d name. He felt that it made him seem so powerful, people might wear shoes and so try to make their feet look smaller than they were. Or maybe they werent foolish enough to pinch their feet, but perhaps they didnt show them off. He wouldnt have worn shoes on his great feet. Not lie. Nor would any bird or creature of the He had heard of children who went d in the summer time, and everything." in Well," said his companion misery, reluctantly, theres one thing my wife admits she doesnt know." What on earth is that?" Why she married me. Telling Em out-of-door- s. Rastus When Ah had de influenza Ah had a chill dat was so cold dat it done froze all the water pipes in de horsepittle! Sambo Ain't nothin Once Ah had a fever, and mah mouth was so hot Ah melted the doctors thumometh, and Ah had to wear asbestos pajamas to keep from buhuin the bed clothes! Kid Say, officer, is dere any money he thought they were sensible. in the police business? Ive quit de He had heard of children, too, who newspaper sellin game, an wrant to were proud when they did not take get into sumpin else. small sizes of shoes. Oh, how proud he was of Ids feet. His Pipe Dream He stood now upon a great ledge lookHow rich I'd be! ing very handsome, lie was a huge, I heard tha collar maker laugh, If man just had euormous big fellow. A neck as long as a giraffe!" On either side of his mouth pr throat was a black patch which he His Suggestion called his mustache. It did look as wre are going to be married She If though he wore a mustache. must you give up smoking. His waistcoat was of white with He Yes, darling. shadings of buff and speckled with She And drinking, too. He Yes, dearest. bare-foote- She doesnt Now, ans-tliln- NOT EVEN ACQUAINTED alse g suggest Itself to you that you can give I up on your own f accord?t Idea J AmJ bat im Uerta of Ue you f rrrylnr inly 1 desires to find It 'Hlu. that ledge that he could simply g, The following are a few good ones: When the loaf cake becomes bit etale, steam it and serve with a snappy lemon ur. three-quarte- off away. No good lioubewlte en empty cake box. -- The Duck Hawk stood upon a great Below him, far, far below him, was the flat and even earth. But he could look down without feeling dizzy. People who climbed great heights might feel dizzy but not the Duck Hawk, nor any member of his family. He- - was standing light on the very edge too. He knew he would not fall. He knew even if he felt like going ledge. to tlie suburbs for years, you mean tiling ! Right on the Very Edge. DANGEROUS CURVES smart, stylish black touches. His coat was of slate blue. It was a gorgeous coat, and his cap matched his coat, but was of a slightly darker shade. It was not so very long since he had been a young fellow with a suitable suit of brown and tan and black. It was not well for a young fellow to dress too magnificently. That was for an older bird. And before that he had been an egg of buff color, decorated with brown. Motorist Therere a lot of dangerHe had been told about that. He had ous curves in this town. not remembered 'anything before the Observant Friend Yes; there oughta tirnfc he had hatched out of his shell be a law compelling flappers to wear and he had remembered that hardly long skirts. at all. He had always liked ledges, though. It came to him naturally as even before he had been hatched forth he had been put upon a ledge without any nest to speak of at all. His family was not one for soft, easy nests. Ills family liked a rugged, hard, wild, free life without cares and without responsibilities. He hud always been fearless and had alvvujs been brave. lie was like all of his family. And he liked to tty over great stretches of splendid country. Im fond of the North and the West, he said. Its so much more fred and big and open, to my way of thinking. And I love the great rocks I find and the great cliffs." He had been standing still long enough. Now be must go forth aud seek his prey" No one would get the better of him! He would get the better of any one lie would not be afraid of any one. They would be afraid of him He would sail forth into the splendid air, and how quickly he would 1 ! ( fly. No one could fly any more quickly than he could fly. Certainly not the ducks he would go after. Not the most rapid flyer among them could get ahead of him. He was Duck Hawk, the great, wild, splendid bird. Any one who knew him would know that this was so. Conundrums Why is a poor friend better than a rich one? Because a triend in need is a friend indeed. Why is the wick of a candle like the city of Athens? Because it is in the midst of Greece? When does a silver cup run? When it is chased. Oft in the dark and stilly night, In the short hours before the morn, We wake, to cuss and cuss some boob Who honks and honks his auto hornl Getting the Reaction I have been Breeding Places The cistern breeds the skeeters, the garbage breeds the flies That walk upon the ceiling And buzz around the pies. Motley Crew Old Lady (to chorister) And how many are there in the choir? Chorister Twenty-five- . Old Lady Is it a mixed choir? Yes, all boys. Old Lady IIow can It be a mixed choir if they are all boys? Chorister It is; there is some as can sing, and some as cant. Chorister How He Knows Cuss Some Boob Wife to you. How does that girl strike you?" Good heavens, man I You talk like I was her husband." untrue How does the bashaw know how many wives he has? Oh, he takes stock at the first of the year regularly." NOT ALTOGETHER Darling. I love another. Husband Wite Calm yourself, dear, calm yourself. Im writing a novel. That is only what my heroine says to her husbariu, and I wanted to see how the husband, would act. Weekly Telegraph (London). W-h-a- -t ! I ! Both Sides "Are you In favor of economy?" As I have often said," rejoined Senator Sorghum, a man ought to save 'a little money. But, on the other hand, in order to do t Bis he must be able, after paying tbe landlord and the grocer, to have a little money to save. Washington Star. The Explanation What ! Horseradish thirteen cents?" exclaimed the customer. Its always been ten !" Sorry, replied the storekeeper, hut you see so many horses were killed during the war. Youths Companion. I understand you got rid of j loud speaker. Well, not exactly I Im still pa; her alimony. Fell Into Debt Twas In a restaurant they met, Romeo and Juliet. And there he first fell into debt. For Romeo'd what Juli-e- t. Sartorial Evidence Soaked insists Wife Jones sent over to borrow some sugar, some eggs and some flour. Evidently going to make some sponge cake. Hub Sponge cake is right. But why sponge entirely on us? Mrs. well. Mrs. B A Bob on my dressing Fortunate woman ! He says that a wifes wardrobe is the Bradstreet in which women look for her husbands rating. Mrs. A Daily Dialogue Flooey Whats the difference be- tween style and fashion? Blooey Anybody can wear the fashion, but only tbe gifted can put on style in it. Mrs. A Chuckle From Copenhagen Customer Ah, heres another of those hideous portraits you call works of art. Dealer Oh, no, madam I Thats a mirror. |