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Show i UJmallcen0 HCy (Keawrge Agnnew CltaaiMlfecFlIsinnii USE GOOD RATIONS FOR DAIRY CATTLE C George Agnew Chamberlain WNU Service Cows Relish Grain Mixture CHAPTER Vm Continued duffle bag, rifle, coonskin coat, cap and gloves. Joyce watched Van Suttart with a curious expression as he replaced the bar on the grea gate and then that of the zaguan. Reluctantly she led the way across the court and into the patio. He paused on its threshold and drw a long whistling breath. Luz came hurrying toward them, her dark eyes hard and questioning. Joyce gave her a rapid order. Youll have to talk faster than that for me to miss it, said Dirk. You told her to give me a room as far away from yours as possible. Yes, and youll find its about a quarter of a mile, said Joyce sharply. She was angry no longer at him but at herself. Why had she done this thing admitted an enemy when she could have let him go. She saw Maxie approaching. Hadnt he warned her? Since we ourselves are our only friends whoever comes from without must be mate through the same meager ex North Carolina State Col- ercise and found him r equally By John A. Arey, WNU hina but her attention Joyce heard Service. lege amenable and spirited; nevertheless was riveted on something else. The Even the humblest dairy cow has bear-lik- e when Joyce appeared upon the apparition she had misown her ideas about she likes what scene there were no hunters in to taken for Blackadder had undergone and feed will eat, only palatable In a strange transformation. Duffle their sight. place, ready saddled tempt her to eat enough to mainwith the same gear, stood two rat-tai- l bag and furs discarded, the slender tain a full milk flow. country ponies. figure of a young man in riding togs A good dairy cow has a tremenhad emerged and was making a Whats the idea? she asked, dous dash for the bridge. Joyce gasped, capacity for converting feed flushing angrily. into milk and to make full use of up. Now dont be cross, please, shaken by an insane desire to laugh, Neither of them smiled. Her sin- begged Dirk. Yoti wouldnt this capacity, she should be induced but the puffs of dust thrown up by expect to eat all she can. cerity was so evident that what she to play a concerto at your first bullets to the right and left of his musaid fell naturally on his ears anc sic lesson, would A healthy cow relishes a grain flying feet quickly sobered her. She He looked you? was accepted at face value. her up and down admiringly. If mixture containing several different scrambled down the spiral stairway, Lunch was not served in the form- you dont rushed to the outer zaguan and or how do you happen feeds, but she usually gets tired of al dining room but in a much small- to have theride, a ration containing only one or two dered its heavy bar lifted. jodhpurs? er apartment. Dirk sat on Joyces None too soon, for as it slammed I. bought them as soon as I knew kinds of grain. right, Don Jorge Maximiliano on her I was coming to Mexico, shut behind the fugitive several Variety in the grain mixture not said left and they were served by a bare- Joyce. bullets You notice they havent only makes it more palatable; it alspent buried themselves in footed procession of servants equal been worn. so insures against a shortage of its solid timbers. He was a young in number to the variety of dishes. at Well soon fix that, said Dirk minerals and provides needed prothe moment too breathless man, One forgot Don Jorge was blind, so and to speak, but his gray eyes were proceeded to hand out the ABCs teins. The grain mixture should not be neatly did he handle himself. He pf equitation. dancing and even his mussed dark too concentrated. If it weighs about hair gave an illusion of merriment. His patience matched her impaSo its you, tience and finally conquered it one pound per quart it has the right said Joyce slowly, a foe. trying to measure the meaning and through sheer endurance. He made amount of bulk. Whos the poor devil of a blind Such feeds as wheat bran, ground her mount and dismount a dozen consequences of his presence. man? asked Dirk, cutting in on times reins, stirrup, pommel, then oats, ground barley, and beet pulp Yes, gasped Dirk, and its you her thoughts. too. Are are you all right? spring. When she was all but ex- are often used to add bulk and. variIts Senor Maximiliano, the suhausted they rode at a walk and ety to the mixture. thank Yes, you, said Joyce. perintendent, explained Joyce. But grain is only a supplementary finally at a trot. She looked longYoure sure? he persisted, I Maxie, let me introduce Mr. Dirk feed. Cows ' need plenty of good ingly toward the zaguan. mean quite, quite all right? He Van Suttart, second secretary of the 'T wonder if it would be safe, pasture when it is available or a flushed at her frown. Nothings American embassy. she full feed of silage in legume hay. for murmured, a little just Don threw his happened? head as Jorge up She way? to Tobalito spoke rapidly he held out his hand gropingly. Ah, Several things have happened, Dairymen who buy feed for their in Spanish. Go ask Leonardo if cattle will get better results if said Joyce dryly. I hardly know my apologies. theres any trouble in sight. We purchase only feed in which the they what to do with you, Mr. Van What for? asked Dirk. t. perwant to ride only as far as the centage of nutrients is It was by my order you hapfairly high. bridge. When the of crude fiber Why? he asked flippantly. Is pened to be greeted with bullets. Tobalito departed at a run, pres- runs high, percentage the fiber fills up the cows the house crowded? Dirk was led around two sides of ently emerged from the northeast stomach without providing the dishe answered, her the balcony and then through a Fairly, bastion, waved his hand and pro- gestible nutrients she ought to have. cheeks coloring. maze of corridors to a room whose Unfortunately, to drop the bar on the zagceeded she added gravely, window we already single looked down upon the A uan. moment later she and Dirk Warm Water for have more than a full complement walled enclosure of an abandoned Layers the outer gate and passed through of children. threshing floor. It was comfortable she Increases Production immediately put her pony into He was confused, conscious he rather than luxurious. a canter. True to her word was being shamed, yet wondering In feeding laying hens, we usualHe shaved and washed but did they rode only as far as the bridge and ly think of the feed as the most imwhy. He had felt genuine ardor at not change, then he found his way urned. The next instant she won- portant part of the ration. setting out to make what Arnaldo Jack to the balcony. dered what had happened. The numerous experiments asHowever, . termed a sentimental gesture. He well as It was no place for a loafer. Hugscrawny pony between her knees practical observations of poultry-me- n had come to rescue her from the ging the rail he slipped down the lad made for the open gate as clutches of Dorado; she had rescued stairs, intending to embark on a have demonstrated that when though shot from a catapult. She water is withheld for any him. tour of discovery. As he passed the period did not go with him. She It appears Im not welcome. Are n landed, of time from a flock of birds in door of what had once all Above Their Heads Arched the sitting, with a jar that shook heavy production, there is an immeyou suggesting I get out? )een Joyces playroom he heard a every tooth in her head. While she diate and very marked decrease in Low Heavens. Thats the trouble, she said, ow whinny. He entered and a mostill seeing stars Dirk was on egg production and oftentimes an ' I cant ask you to go ment later was frowning. finalked in uncertain but precise Eng-is- h was lis knees at her side. because you couldnt leave if you gers over the passing knowing entire loss of production in a very with an Oxford accent, inquiriheads, across the Hurt? he asked. tried. few days, says J. S. Carver, head of withers and down the legs of as ng what posts Dirk had occupied 'Dont be silly, she exclaimed the poultry department, WashingOh, yes I can, said Dirk; Ill fine a pair of hunters as he had and apparently trying to project angrily. Of course Im hurt. show you. ton State college. ever handled. Where there were imself backward into happy and Where? He turned quickly, dropped one such horses there must be Water plays a highly important gear. He distant scenes. 'None of your business, she an part in the digestion end of the bar on the gfeat gate, went out and walked and metaboSilence fell. Dirk, reminded of along to her feet. swered, lism of fowl. It comprises over 55 dragged it open only a foot and trusting his nose more than hisslowly, the hunters, asked scrambling about them. She stalked before him. In silence to 75 per cent of the body and more slipped through. His cheeks burned No sooner did he emerge fromeyes. The last of a noble strain, said the with anger. He knew she was right, inner reached the gate, passed than 65 per cent of the whole egg. patio than the smell of leather Don Jorge. Dorado kept them they knew it better than she. There was led him the courts and the patio. It serves to soften feed in the crop. through to the tack room, and what close at hand, but as things turned She disappeared and he was not more than the combination of Do- a tack room! to It plays an important part in digesHarness, bridles, out not quite close enough. He alone see her rado and the wrecked roadster to until dinner time. tion. again bits and spare saddles rode of a stirrups; them, daily profanation. keep him from leaving. His job Having bathed and dressed in his It is important in blood. It cools Dirk turned to Joyce. every description, hand - made, Do you one the job so carelessly tossed him home lounge suit he entered the din- the bodyv by evaporation through - made and imported. Two mind if I tend to them? and so blithely taken on! He hadnt ing room with some trepidation, but air sacks, lungs, and skin, and helps Id love to have them -- looked his even nicked it; all he had done was EnglishHe ones promptly caught his fears were groundless since no to equalize the temperature of valifted their flaps, flexed after, said Joyce, but what about woman to stand around while it swelled eye. can change everything she rious parts of the body. your parole? from a toy balloon into a blimp. theA stirrup leathers and groaned. on without changing her mood. has While all feedstuffs, such as mash methodical search unearthed a You have it. I give you my word He But he was here and so was the stared and at scratch grain and green feeds, her if as once moreneats-foohe half of oil t unI and an gallon wont try to escape until you say were -job; consequently here was where contain a certain percentage of the discovering unknown, so he would have to stay. Joyce dashed opened tin of saddle soap. With a I can go and perhaps not then. different did the amount from all these look she moisture, in a fresh of satisfaction he threw off his Will you teach me to ride? she summer sigh after him. combined sources furnish but a very frock like a flowof splash rolled his sleeves jacket, up and bargained. Dont be a fool, she protested went to ers. The meal finished, the three of small percentage of the large rework. Oblivious of the passCertainly. He spoke with confi- them sat for an This isnt the time or angrily. our of lazy talk, quirements for hens in heavy egg ing hours he remained unaware of dence. Ill be ready to give you since on any hacienda the place to show off." time ceases production Dirk stopped and turned on her. Joyces approach. She stood watch- your first lesson in an hour. with the setting of the sun. When him with She rose from the table. Go back, he ordered. Im not ing unbelieving eyes. Here Im at last she rose Don lifted no coxcomb but an expert who not sure I can make Ways to Stop a Fire it, but Ill try. his face toward her. Jorge trying to show off and Im not a was knew This is the season for farm fires. exactly what he was about. We dine in- this room at half past child. I admit youre right on the Shall I make the rounds, chica, Im sorry I called you names. seven. Once a fire in a farm buildrest of it. You cant throw me out started, or will you? Eh? Oh, its you. When? On his own is and since my car is junk, thanks to to stop. But ing hopeless pretty he responsibility do Ill it, said Joyce. You know; that first day at the moved the hunters into two box there are simple precautions worth I cant possibly your Perhaps you might show Mr. taking, stalls adjoining the tack room. One chancellery. obget away. Country Home That was a long time ago, he after the other he curried and Van Suttart, said the blind man. serves. A bucket of Magazine Then what are you doing? usesand is Since is he now our friend he ful to have in asked Joyce, bewildered. Why are said with a shake of his head as if groomed them until their hides could relieve us case fire starts around of the duty. to wake himself up. a car, tractor or oil stove. Every Youve cer- shone. They nudged him violently we out here? Joyce hesitated, her eyes down home should have more than once, expressing grati- cast. Im going to fetch my things, tainly been stepping since then. a fire extinguishVery well. Mr. Van Sut er or two. Even a It does seem long, admitted tude and hope. Dirk said Dirk sullenly, but your being examined their tart, will you come? portable presout here is just a piece of non- Joyce, but its only a week. Im feet; they had been freshly shod. As sure sprayer kept full of water is Dirk followed her curious. How did you get here and a' finishing touch he oiled their hoofs through tortu- useful. We read sense. a man ous up a spiral stairway who makes fire recently of of and then had to make up his mind and passages, Abruptly Joyce became aware of, why did you come? old grenades out on the esplanade of the rec- bottles filled Official business, silence. She looked up and around. said Dirk. which he would saddle first. Among with salt brine. He roof. At the four tangular cdrners wires two bottles Far to the east she caught sight of Instructions. the campesinos about the stalls towered the bastions. together which Beneath their break when thrown on What instructions? the pillar of dust, this time moving was a retainer. Dirk ad- feet were flat tiles so thick Tobalito, the fire, cre' He and so ating a vapor which smothers away. She led the way toward the dragged a flimsy from his hip dressed him. the embedded deeply could they have flames. pocket, unfolded it and studied the bridge. What are their names? he withstood a cannonade. As far as Ive been in lots of countries, penciled interlinings with a frown. asked. the eye could reach shimmered the Dirk grumbled as they walked I cant read it all because its The bay is Tronido and the sorTo Prevent Egg-Eatipale gold of the prairie, broken only along, but this is the first where marked confidential, but it says Im rel they call Rayo. the distant is not good practice to feed It by snowy pyre of the everybody shoots before they ask instructed to locate you with all posThunder and Thunderbolt, Nevado de Toluca. Above their chickens broken eggs. They who you are. By the way, did you sible dispatch, show every attention translated Dirk. acquire ' heads arched the low the habit of know mine isnt the only car parked including provision of funds and bridle in the tack room was dangling the lantern of heavens, and some birds can very readily Every moon the the other side of the glorified guard without annoying you. puncture the murderously equipped and it took and pierced by the myriad dots of shell of sound eggs. In ditch? While he spoke Joyce had drawn some time to discover a stars. Beauty stopped them the flock from getting preventing couple of To her amazement she heard her- near. With a sure movement, a started at discarded snaffle bits, polish and silvery pull egg eating, , says a writer in the stopped their breath. No. Where? self say: rather than a snatch, she possessed substitute them. Dirk undertook to They, faced each other with a Boston Globe, it is best to screen Why? Why had that lie sprung herself of the paper and stepped ride the bay first. He was prepared gasp. A moment hung between the roosts so that broken eggs will ready-mad- e to her lips? Her brain back into the sunlight where she for trouble but somewhat to his dis- them a moment they must not be out of their way and that they had had nothing to do with it; it could read it at her ease. So, to of appointment, lose. that the was It certainly something visible, that are not getting a taste of them. hadnt had time. Now she paused she exclaimed, I thought so! Proin her stride, almost brought to a spective stepfather! What business crowd, there were no pyrotechnics. had shape, round, translucent like a Adequate litter should be kept in The animal recognized a master bubble and like a bubble it broke the nest to prevent breakage. The halt by memory of Panchos flivver. is it of his? Why should he be giv- and his show of insubordination and was gone. Mind had only She had forgotten about it. So ing you instructions? triumphed dark front nest also prevents egg . was a quivering sidling toward the over eating from getting started, and a dreaming. there had been a way, after all, to Oh, not Mr. Blackadder. The outer gate and freedom. close Come Dirk watch can be kept over the weve to Van along; send Suttart packing. visit got Department of State., trotted and finally cantered the four towers and its walked, flock for birds that show evidence retrieved a Dirks quite They baggage Thats worse, said Joyce, her him on a reach where the cobbles walk. of egg eating as indicated by and presently returned laden with eyes flaring. yolk On what grounds? were bedded in chaff. He put his material on the beak. (TO BE CONTINUED) . . I- ! i U - of Different Feeds. Dirk thought desperately but fast What was the club Arnaldo had use on Margarida? He remembered On the grounds youre a minor. Joyces eyes traveled over him I came to tell you thoughtfully. lunch is ready, she said at last. 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