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Show 7Tv - . ' 1 PIUTE COUNTY NEWS. JUNCTION, UTAH Lydia of the Pines By WKX7 STORY HONORE WILLSIE lintw (ft t? FROM THE START with her baby slater, from play to untidy home of her father. Amps Dudley, in Lake City. Her father's friend and her own d admirer, John Levine think It Is time the Indians on a nearby reservation were moving In order that the white men might have this land. The next day, Lydia, Patience and companion, Kent Moulton, playing by the lake, are accosted an old squaw. Lydia gives her byfood. Margery, small daughter of Pavo Marshall, the town's banker, Joins them. Margery, falling Into the water, la pulled out unhurt but frightened. Her father blames Lydia and Kent for the mishap, until Lydia explains. At Lydia enters high school. her first party the other girls ridicule her homemade costume. Levine tells Amos his plan to take timber from the Indian reservation and ultimately have It opened for settlement. Patience succumbs to diphtheria, leaving Lydia feeling that her trust In God Is lost. She finds comfort In the loving kindness of John Levine. A note of Amos, backed by Levine and held by Marshall, is due and cannot be met, Lydia leads with Marshall, and for er sake he agrees to renew It Lydia, returns ratlencs, the de-7J- a month to call on Marger Marshall. And these visits were rather pleasant than otherwise. Margery was going through the paper doll fever. Lydia always brought Florence Dombey with her and the two girls carried on au elaborate game of the Intricacies of which were entirely too much for Elvlry Marshall, sitting within earshot Amos garden was a thing of beauty. Its trim rows of vegetables were bordered with sunflowers, whose yellow heads vied in height with the rustling ears of corn. Amos had a general grudge toward life. He had a vague, unexpressed belief that because he was a descendant of the founders of the country, the world owed him an easy living. He had a general sense of superiority to his foreign-borneighbors and to the workmen In the make-believ- n plow factory. But In his garden, all his grudges He always fett nearer disappeared. to his wife. In the garden. She, too. had been bred on a New England farm. He always felt as if the fine orderliness of the rows was for her. Lydia greatly preferred weeding the CHAPTER VI garden to cleaning the house. Indeed the contrast between the fine garden, the well kept patch of lawn and the The Cooking Class f Lydia with parted lips and big, wist- disorderly house was startling. One afternoon In clad in ful eyes stood quietly beside Miss her bathing suit, now August, much too small Towne. In the garfor her, she was What you giving us," said Kent. den, when a voice working behind her grunted : Reds my favorite color." "Eat ! "Reds all right," Olga tossed her Lydia Jumped and turned. The old head, "but that dress! She ought to squaw of two years before stood begknow better. A flve-cecheese cloth She was as pitifully thin as ging. would have been betternn that." ever. As she stared at the ugly old Kent was truly enamored of pretty Indian, Lydia's throat tightened. She looked he her but at CHga angrily. seemed to feel baby Patience's finYou girls make me sick," he grunt- clinging to hers In fear. ed and started dodging among the gers some vegetables?" she asked, "Want dancers, across the room to Lydias toward the garden. motioning side, piga stood pouting. The nodded eagerly and held squaw Whats the matter?" asked Charlie the apron she was wearing. up dirty Jackson. to fill it, talking as Lydia began slowly I was said dress Just "Oh, Lydias she worked. a fright and Kent went off mad." "Where do you live? she asked. Charlie In turn stared at Lydia. The Indian Jerked her gray head Kent In the meantime was grinning toward the north Big Woods." at Lydia amiably. "But that's twenty miles. It must "Hello, Lyd! Want to dance? "I cant. Dont know how," replied take yon a long time to walk It. Poor thing !" Lydia, despondently. The squaw shrugged her shoulders. "Easy as anything. Come on. Ill I.ydla stared at the toothless, tremteach you." old mouth, hideous with wrinLydia seised Kents lapel with bling then at the gnarled and shaking kles, tremble would slightly. fingers that old hands. My back "Kent, I dassnt stir. "Havent you anyone to take care of breadth dont match and my skirl you?" hangs awful." All sick boy sick man sick girl "Oh, shucks! replied Kent, angrily, AU time sick, all time nothing 6lck. "you girls are all alike. Reds my to eat. favorite color. "But won't some other Iudlan make Mine too," said Charlie Jackson at her elbow. Whatre you two arguing you a garden, a little one? her Again the squaw shrugged about?" Her dress, growlpd Kent. I dont shoulders. Her apron was full now. see anything the matter with It, do She produced a string from Inside her waist and tying the apron up bag-llkyou ? she slung It over her shoulder. Then Nope, and Its on the prettiest girl she gave Lydia a keen glance. In the room, too, eh, Kent?" "Friend," she said, briefly, and turn"You bet," returned Kent, believing, she tottered painfully out of the as was ing. for he that Olga lied, though, gate. pretty as a tea rose. Followed by Adam, Lydia walked Lydia blushed and gasped. If you wont dance, come on over thoughtfully out upon the little pier and have some lemonade, suggested Amos had built. It was hard to understand how the Indians with all Kent. If I sit in the Vindow. will you their rich pine lund could be so poor. bring me a glass? asked Lydia, still She resolved to ask her father and mindful of the back breadth. Levine about It and turned a somerYou take, her to the window and sault Into the water. She swam about Ill get the lemo. Kent," said Charlie. . until tired, then turned over on her Kent led the way to the window-seatback to rest. Lying so a shadow Youre a good old sport, Lyd, drifted across her face and she raised Charllell look out for you. her head. A gray birch bark canoe he said. 1 floated silently beside her. In It, in a gotta get back to Olga.' He returned to make peace with gray bathing suit, sat Charlie Jack-sothe pink organdie. She was very loveHow Goodness !" exclaimed Lydia. ly and Kent was having his first flirtaYet before he went to sleep in the world you do It so quietly, I tion. that night the last picture that float- dont see. Come on In. Its as warm ed before his eyes was of a thin little as suds." Charlie shot his canoe to the pier figure with worn mittens clasped over patched knees and a ravished childs and In a moment was floating beside face looking Into his. She took a deep breath, let Lydia. Charlie Jackson sat, out two whole herself sink and a moment or two dances with Lydia. Their talk was later came up several yards beyond of Adam and of fishing. Lydia longed him. He did not miss her for a moto talk about Indians with him but ment, then he started for her with a didnt dare. Promptly at ten, Amos shout. A game of tag followed endappeared at the front door. ing in a wild race to the pier. You certainly are a little sunfish Lydias first party was over. Amos and old Lizzie were charmed with in the water, panted Charlie, as they Lydia's description of It and were sat with feet dangling off the pier. sure she had had a wonderful time. "Ought to be. I'm In it enough, reBut Lydia felt that the dress had turned Lydia. "Charlie, theres a poor made, of the party a hideous failure. old squaw came here today. Whats She knew now that she was marked the matter with the Indians? Why n among her mates as a poverty-strickedont they work? little dow whom popular boys Charlie's mouth twisted In a sneer. like Kent and Charlie pitied. "Why don't they work? Why dont And yet because life Is as kind to the whites give 'em a chance7 Dirty us as we have the Intelligence to let thieves, prowling round lpte timber it be. It was out of the party that wolves. Ask Dave Marshall. Ask grewslowly a new resolve of Lydia's that gumshoeing crook of a Levine. to have some day as pretty hands Don't ask me." ' feet as Olga and and as well-shoa not shouted Ly"Levine's crook, Hilda and Cissy, to learn how to make dia. He's my friend. the even composher dresses ro that The sneer left Charlie's face and he not be being of an organdie might Your friend is be, little laughed. yond her. !" sunfish sheriff for John Levine was running "He Yes, said Lydia, furiously. on the Republican ticket. He was me the Adam," hugging dog's a comfortgave elected early in April by faithful head. He immediately able majority and invited Amos and ugly, And hes to sit In her wet lap. tried in dinner Sfindav fine Lydia to a much for me as my own as done celebration at the best hotel in town. father." Lydias life was so different from "If hes your friend, said the Inthat of any of the children that she dian gently, "I won't speak against adolescence Into knew, that growing to him you again. with the old bond of play disappearon more instantly was mollified. I.ydla and more back fnll ing. she was so old and to young! He Charlie did This .,Urces within Jierself. so. different from Kent that star- was once faithfully her going prevent , e, ' d fr(!rlck A. fttkw Oft.) lng into his deep black eyes, Lydia suddenly felt his alien race. I must go In and dress." she said. 'Its time to get supper. Charlie uodded and untied his canoe. "Daddy," Lydia said that night at supper, why should Mr. Marshall and Charlie Jackson both say Mr. Levine Is a crook?" Amos ate a piece of bread meditatively before replying. Any man that goes into politics In this country leaves hts reputation behind him. You and Ill never have a better friend than John Levine." She was only a Lydia nodded. child, after all, and still retained Implicit faith In the opinion of those she loved. She went back to school that fall full of Interest and Importance. She was a sophomore now and very proud of the fact that she knew the ropes. Her arrangemeut with Billy held for his second-yea- r books. With much pinching of the grocery money, Lizzie had achieved two new galatea sailor suits and so while she felt infinitely inferior to the elaborately gowned young misses of her grade, Lydia was not unhappy. She planned a real feaSt for Thanksgiving. She negotiated with Billy Norton for the exchange of two pounds of fudge for a brace of wild duck. The Saturday before Thanksgiving, she gave the bouse Its usual "lick and pYomlse and then started out with her skates to enjoy the first ice of the season. She had a glorious morning. There was no snow and the lake had frozen crystal clear. The air was breathless. As she skated she chanted, to Improvised tunes, bits of verse. She hunted through Scottish mountains and moors, she whirled from Ghent to Alx and still and In the land of visions, took off her skates aud entered the house. She banged the door, then stood for a moment staring. Elvlry and Margery were seated before the living room stove, while old Lizzie sat on one edge of Amoq arm chair eyeing the two belligerently. Margery was wearing a new fur coat. Her beautiful black eyes looked out from under a saucy hat with a scarlet quill on the side. Elvlry wore black broadcloth with fox collar and muff. Lydia, in a remodeled coat of her mothers, and her old tam and mended mittens, recovered from her surprise quickly. "Hello!" she said. When did you come? This Is the first time youve ever been in our house, Mrs. Marshall, high-hearte- Lydia bad produced a pasteboard shoe box of paper dolls which she gave to Margery. She cuddled Florence Dombey In her arms and gave one ear to Margery's questions as to the names and personalities of the paper dolls, the other to Elvlrys comments. It ain't so small, sniffed Lizzie. Its blgger'n anything you ever lived In, Elvlry, till Dave sold enough lumber he stole from the government to start a bank. Land, Lizzie, dont be so cross, said Elvlry. I suppose you've heard the talk about John Levine? He's getting In with that halfbreed crowd up on the reservation that the Indian agents such friends with. They say Levine's land hungry enough to marry a squaw. Hes so dark, I wouldnt be surprised If he had Indian blood himself. Land knows nothing would surprise me about him. They say hes Just naturally crooked. Lydia and Florence Dombey suddenly stood In front of Elvlry. Dont you say such filings about Mr. Levine," said Lydia slowly, cheeks bright, eyes as blue as Florence Dombeys. Well ! exclaimed Elvlry, beginning to pull her furs up, I dont seem to be able to pleuse you two with my conversation, so Ill be going. Margery, get up off that dirty floor. I never cared much about Amos wife, she was too proud, but at least she was clean. Shed turn over In her grave If she knew shat this house looked like. the Come, Margery, horse will be cold, standing so long." Lizzie opened her mouth to speak but Lydia shook her head, and the two stood in silence, watching the departure of the visitors. When the door had closed Lizzie burst forth In d She Opened the Pantry Door. half-washe- XXXXXX'XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX9X First Locomotive to Make Mile a Minute . 10-to- n Maine railroad, covered the 20 miles between Boston and Lawrence In Just 26 minutes. The engine had single drivers, six feet In diameter. Every detail was carefully arranged to give the new engine a chance to break all previous records. Minot selected an engineer named Pemberton to drive the locomotive. Pembprton was reluctant at first, bat when Minot threatened to take the throttle himself, he agreed to try. Minot rode with him. Men were sent over the road to spike down all switches apd see that everything was In perfect ordpr. It was before telegraphy had been Introduced and to run a mile a minute required careful preparation. A large crowd gathered at the station and amid cheers and waving of Ancient Fairs The Leipzig fairs are among the oldest and most Important In Europe, dating probably to the Twelfth century. There are two a year. The Jubilate fair lasts from the first Monday :n March until the Saturday of the following week, while the Michaelmas fair begins on the last Sunday of August and continues three weeks. Eery- hats, the Antelope began its historic run. Half way to Lawrence, Minot looked at his watch. Fourteen minutes had elapsed. He urged Pemberton to get more speed and Pemberton pulled the throttle wide open. The engine responded and when the train was brought to a Rtop at the station, Minots watch showed Just 20 minutes had elapsed since the start. Railway Life. Balsa Wood Valuable Half the weight of cork, the Balsu wood of the tropics Is coming into use for many purposes other than that of making life preservers and life rafts for which it was Introduced In this country. It has marvelous insulating qualities. Fish, ice cream or other similarly perishuble articles maybe packed lu a lightly constructed box of this wood and shipped great dis- tances and delivered In excellent condition. The government is testing airplane propellers made of it and quite a quantity of the wood is made use of In the construction of theatrical scenery which is to be shipped about the country. A New York architect is experimenting with It as an inner sheathing for houes. It may create a revolution in refrigeration. ' Locomotive's "Apron The sheet Iron plate covering the space between the locomotive and the tender is known as the "apron. YfoMiWgl :y f Bell-an-s 4m INDIGESTION 6 Bell-an- s Hot water aurewenet FOR INDIGESTION 25$ and 75$ Pktfs.Sold Eerywher (TEAR of V SKIN YOUR disfiguring blotches sad irritations. Use Resinol DON'T INFLAMED LIDS It lRfrranei th irritation. !' MITCH KM YK ilmpla das pcutlahl, nufa remedy. tSo at dmcfttta. Mill h BnPbsl Hew Tnrb fNv KALVK Dislike for Cats Heritage of Man ? - "Out for a tramp as a dlgestor," explained Dave. "Came to call on my friend Lydia. I aint seen her for ages." He and Levine nodded to each other. Amos shook hands and Dave kissed Lydia, catching a dark scowl on Levine's face as he did so. "Let's play paper dolls," said Margery, aa soon as she had pulled off her coat. "You play em," replied Lydia, "Pm awful tired. "Why should a baby like yon be tired? Inquired Marshall, pulling her to hla side as he seated himself In Amos armchair. "If youd tasted our dinner," said Amos, "you'd know why she and Lizzie should be half dead. "I wish I could V tasted It," replied Marshall. Have a smoke, friends? Amos took a cigar but Levine refused. "Come, John, come," 6ald the stout "This Is a legal banker, banterlngly. holiday and you and I at least agree on Lydia. Lets stop war for the day, eh? Levines sallow face hardened, then he caught I.ydla'a blue gaze on him as she stood beside Marshall. It was such a transparent, trusting gaze, so full of affection, so obviously appealing to him to "be nice, that In spite of himself he grinned and took a cigar. Amos settled back with a sigh of satisfaction. He enjoyed company and had had no one but John since his wife's death. "Co-e- e came a call from Lydia the lake shore.' Lydia ran to the kitchen door. Charlie Jackson and Kent were skating up to the bank. "Come out for a while," cried Kent. "I cant. I've got company. Come on up and get warm, returned Lydia. The two boys slipped off their skates and came up to the cottage. Kent needed no Introduction, and I.ydla made short work of Charlie by saying to the assemblage at large, Come on "This Is Charlie Jackson. up by the stove, boys." t The boys established themselves on the couch back of the bnseburner. Hello, Marg, said Kent. "What you doing?" "Paper dolls," returned Margery from her corner, without looking up. Charlie Jackson stared at the beautiful little black head bent over the bright-colorebits of paper with Interest. Amos took up the conversation. "If we could get a Republican rongress, that block o pine and black loam twenty miles north would be given to Its rightful owners." "Meaning the full bloods, I suppose, said Levine with a short laugh. re"Yes whites," ! d d turned ; Sure Relief swan" 1 an angry tirade, but Lydia only half listened. She looked slowly around the living room, then walked Into the Isnt itri . dining room and thence Into the Yes," replied Elvlry, and," with kitchen. She opened the pantry door a glance at Lizzie, "I wouldnt be here and stared at the dust and disorder, now If Mr. Marshall hadnt made me. the remnants of food, the Oh, mamma, protested Margery, dishes. 1 wanted to come." She came slowly back Into the livYou hush up, Margery I What I ing room. Old Lizzie was replenishcame for Is that Mr. Marshall would ing the stove, still muttering to herlike to have the three of you come to self. Lydia observed for the first time our house for Thanksgiving dinner. that her apron was dirty. Thinking It "Dont over, she could not recall ever having Lydia suddenly giggled. worry, Mrs. Marshall, we cant come. seen Lizzie with a clean apron. A Were going to have company our- deep sense of shame suddenly enselves for Thanksgiving. veloped Lydia. Elvlry gave a huge sigh of relief. Oh, I wish someone had taught I wish mother she said. me," she groaned. Well, thats too bad, "Were going to have a grand dinner, had lived. Everybody has to go and too. die on me! I suppose Lizzie and "So are we, retorted Lydia. dadll be next. Adam helps to keep Hows Florence Dombey? asked the house dirty. Theres dog hair Mamma, can't I stay and everywhere. Margery. Dont you get worked up over play with Lydia a while? Well stay a few minutes," said Elvlry Marshall, child," said Lizzie. "I hate her," exclaimed Lydia, "but Elvlry, loosing her furs and settling back in her chair. Its a real small what she said about the house is true. place, Lizzie, but you can do so little Anyhow, Ive learned how to clean work now, I spose it's Just as well. pantry shelves, so here goes. The thrill of traveling a mile a minute by rail was first experienced In 1848, when the Antelope, a engine built under the direction of Superintendent Minot of the Boston h She tied one of Lizzie's aprons round her neck, pushed a chair Into the pantry and began her unsavory task. It was dusk when she finished and led Lizzie out to observe the shiny, sweet smelling orderliness of the place. "Land, It does make a difference! If the rheumatls didn't take all the ambition out of me, Id keep It that way for you, said the old lady. TU do It, every Saturday. Gosh, Im tired!" groaned I.ydla, throwing herself on the living room couch. "Lizzie, give me some of your muttoa tallow to rub on my hands. The cooking teacher says It's fine for hands." The highly satisfactory Thanksgiving feast was eaten and praised. The dishes were washed and set sway In the Immaculate pantry, and Amos and John Levine were smoking by the fire. "Seems to me this room looks all slicked up, said I.evlne. Amos nodded. "Lydias coming along. Place was like a cyclone this morning for an hour, but the result pays. She's growing like her mother." "She's only a child, and small for her age, at that," said John. "Its a shame for her to work so hard." "I know It, answered Amos, "but what can I do? On a dollar and a half a day I There was a rap on the door. LIs-r.I- e admitted Dave Marshall and Man Ainos. Charlie Jackson suddenly threw back his head and rose. "Im a Indian, he said, The three men looked at quietly. t him as If they saw him for time. "Well, what of It?" asked Marshall, shortly. "This of. It," said Charlie, tensely, that you whites with your Constitution and your Declaration of Independence are a lot of liars and thieves." Marshall turned purple, but John Levine spoke quickly. Easy there, my boy! 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