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Show THE RICH COUNTY REAPER, RANDOLPH. UTAH HOUSEHOLD ttdd By QUESTIONS A shiny coat collar can be cleaned by sponging with a cloth moistened with ammonia or vineV gar., . TTIEMIIPILIE BAHHLEY 0 PENN PUBLISHING COMPANY WNU SERVICE ' that., I cant help it. You are going Then Eloise and Edith came in, and presently the men, and Lucy out of my life. And youve always and Del from a trip to the small been so strong, and big, and brave. porkers, and Adelaide going out with No other man will ever match you. Del to dinner was uncomfortably When he' spoke, his voice had a aware that Jane had either artlessly new and softer note. I didnt dream or artfully refused to discuss with it would hurt you. her the women who had been loved You might have known. , by Frederick Towne! The lightning dickering along the The dinner was delicious. Our horizon showed Adelaide standing farm products, Delafield boasted. beside Townes chair. Even the fish, it seemed, he had the whispered words Ricky kiss me once to caught that morning, motoring over reached Jane to the river and bringing them back say good-bto be split and broiled and served with little new potatoes. There was CHAPTER XVI chicken and asparagus, small cream cheeses with the salad, heaped-u- p Young Baldwin Barnes, on Saturberries in a Royal Worcester bowl, day morning, ate breakfast alone in All homeroses from the garden. the little house. He read his paper said the proud new hus- and drank his coffee. But the savor grown, band. He missed of things was gone. Jane ate with little appetite. She Jane. Her engaging chatter, the had refused to discuss with Adelaide spirited challenge, even the small irthe former heart affairs of her be- ritations. She is such a darling-deatrothed, but the words rang in her was his homesick meditation. ears, The women that Ricky has Oh, a man needed a woman on loved. side of the table. And the Jane was young. And to youth, whenother Jane was married, what then? is done. He flew up the steps on the wings of his delight. He would ride like the wind to Virginia find Edith in a ' fling himself at . her feet Declare his good fortune! And he would see her eyes! packing his bag; he decided to stop in Washington, and perpetrate a few extravagances. Something for Edith. Something for Jane. Something for himself. There would be no harm in looking his best . . . He arrived at Grass Hills in time for lunch. His little flivver came up the drive as proudly as a limousine. . And Baldy descending was a gay and gallant figure. There was no one in sight but the servants who took his bag, and drove his car around to the garage. A maid in rose linen said that Mr. and Mrs. Simms were at the stables. Miss Towne was on the links with the other guests, and would return from the Country Club in time for lunch at two oclock. Miss Barnes was Her head had ached, and she had had her breakfast in bed. Will you let her know that I am Oh, if he might! If Philomel might sing for her! Toast and poached eggs! Nectar and ambrosia! His little house a castle! But it isnt mine own, the young there is poet reminded himself; still the mortgage. He came down The maid went up and came down to say that Miss Barnes was in the second gallery and would he go right up. The second gallery looked out over the river. Jane lay in a long chair. She was pale, and there were shadows under her eyes. Oh, look here, Janey, Baldy blurted out, is it as bad as this? Im just lazy. She sat up and kissed him. Then buried her face in his coat and wept silently. For heavens sake, Jane, he patted her shoulder, whats the mat- 23 , . r, m t. rain-drench- ed e, i last she fell asleep. She was waked by Townes voice. Where is He was on the porch. everybody? It was Adelaide who . answered him. They have motored into Alexandria to the movies. Eloise would have it. But I stayed waiting for you, Ricky. Wheres Jane? She went up-stai- rs Like early. a sleepy child. She is a Jane heard his laugh. child a darling child. Then in the darkness Adelaide said, Dont, Ricky. not? .Why Do you remember that once upon a time you called me a darling child? Did I? Well, perhaps you were. You are certainly a very charming woman. as- I Jane, 'listening breathlessly, sured herself that of course he was polite. He had to be. So you Adelaide was speaking. are going to make the announcement tomorrow? : Who told Edith. j you?, Well, it seemed best, Adelaide. The wedding day isnt far off and the world will have to know it. Oh, A hushed moment, then, Ricky, Ricky! . decided not to marry Uncle Frederick? What had happened since yesterday afternoon? From Ediths window she could see the south lawn. The servants were arranging a buffet luncheon. Little tables were set around and wicker chairs. Adelaide, tall and fair, in her favorite blue and a broad black hat stood by one of the little tables. She was feeding the peacock with bits of bread. She made a picture, and Townes window faced that way. 'T wonder Edith said, and stopped. She remembered coming in from the movies the night before and finding Adelaide and Towne out on the porch. And where was Jane? Towne did not eat lunch. He pleaded important business, and had his car brought around. But everybody knew that he was following Jane. Mystery was in the air. Adelaide was restless. Only Edith knew the truth. After lunch, she told Lucy. Jane isnt going to marry Uncle Fred. I dont know why. But I am afraid that it is breaking up your house party. I hope it is, said Lucy, calmly. Delafield is bored to death. He wants to get back to his pigs and roses. I am speaking frankly to you because I know you understand. I want pur lives to be bigger and broader than they would have been if we hadnt met. And as for you her voice shook a little1 youll always be a sort of goddess blessing our hearth. Edith bent and kissed her, emotion gripping her. Your hearth is blessed without me, she said, but Ill always be glad to come. Towne, riding like mad along the Virginia roads, behind the competent Briggs, pondered over Janes letter. here? ter? I want to go home. He looked blank. Home? Yes. She stopped crying. Baldy, something has happened and Ive got to tell you. Tensely, with her hands clasped about her knees, she rehearsed for him the scene between Adelaide and Frederick Towne. And when she finished she said, I cant marry him. Of course not. A girl like you. Youd be miserable. And thats the end of are leaving at Edith read the note twice, then put it to her lips. She hardly dared admit to herself the keenness of her disappointment. She stood for a long time at the window looking out. Why had Jane up-stai- rs. Edith ! ' I cant tell you what the thought of these two days with you meant to me. And now I must give them up. Perhaps I must give you up, I dont know. I came with high hopes. I go away without any hope at all. But I love you. - y. So we once. rose-garde- n, . The for the eternities. love thought of herself as one of a succession of Dulcineas was degrading. She was restless and. unhappy. It was useless to assure herself that Towne had chosen her above all the rest. She was not sophisticated enough to assume that it is, perhaps, better to be a mans last love than his first. That Towne had made it possible for any woman to speak of him as Adelaide spoke, seemed to Jane to drag her own relation to him in the dust. The strength of the wind increased. The table was sheltered by the house, but at last Delafield decided, Wed better go in. The rain is coming. We can have our coffee in the hall. Thejr leaving had the effect of a stampede. Big drops splashed into the plates. The men servants and maids scurried to the rescue of china and linen. The draperies of the women streamed in the wind. Adelaides tulle was a banner of green and blue. The peacock came swiftly up the walk, crying raucously, ajid found a sheltered spot beneath the steps. From the wide hall, they saw the rain in silver sheets. Then the doors were shut against the beating wind. They drank their coffee, and bridge tables were brought in. There were enough without Jane to form two tables. And she was glad. She and wandered into the living-roocurled herself up in a window-seaThe window opened on the porch. Beyond the white pillars she could see the road, and the garden. After a time the rain stopped, and the world showed clear as crystal against the opal brightness of the western sky. The peacock came and dragged out of his hiding-placa long, heavy tail over the sodden lawn. ' It was cool and the air was sweet. Jane lay with her head against a ; cushion, looking out. She was lonely and wished that Towne would come, Perhaps in his presence her doubts would vanish. It grew dark and darker. Jane shut her eyes and at your uncle. Dont take it like Adelaide! 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Once you try it . . . actually fed its quick relief, youll know why thousands make sure they get no substitutes for Bayer Aspirin, by always asking for it by its full name when they buy . . . never by the name of aspirin alone. Utterly miserable. She stared before her. Then presently she went' on. VI stayed all the mornDemon? BAYER'ASPUUN ing. Lucy and Edith have been perfect dears. 1 think Edith lays it to the announcement of my engageYour Reflection ment tonight. That I was dreadI was not last night The world is a looking glass ing it. Of course it mustnt be an- when you came. I was asleep in of the living-roothe window-sea- t nounced, Baldy. and gives back to every man the He stood up, sternly renouncing just off the porch. And your voice reflection of his own face. his dreams. Get your things on, waked me and I heard what you Thackeray. and take Ill Jane, you home., You said, and Mrs. Laramore. And I Towne, riding like mad along cant stay here, of course. We can cant marry you. I know how much the Virginia roads. decide later what it is best to do. youve done for me and I shall I dont see how I can break it off. never forget your goodness! Baldy to earth, cleared the table, fed the will take me home.' Then he went down to Hes done so much for us. I cant pussy-catHer is Amazing Relief of ever pay him Enclosed was a pink check. to get the mail. the post-bo- x Conditions Duo to Sluggish Bowels In -- Baldy s pocket was the pink Towne blamed Adelaide furiousIf you think all laxatives The Barnps mail was rarely vo- slip. He took it out and handed it act alike, just try this Of pourse it was her fault. Such A ly. bill luminous, rarely interesting. all vasetabla laxative. to his sister. I the Jane, got prize. And foolishness.' sentimentality. thorough, refreshing, invigorating. Deor two, a letter from Judy some Two thousand dollars. relief sick from headaches, bilious spells, pendable And he had been weak enough to futile advertising stuff. tired feeling when associated with constipation. Her tone was incredu- fall for it. Baldy! get a 25c box of NR from your This morning, however, there was lous. uril.,4 DSlr KISH druggist. Make the test then Yet, as he cooled a bit, he was ifniUlOUl the box to us. We wQ not return a long envelope. In one corner was delighted, He had no joy in the announce- glad that Jane had showed her rerefund the purchase the name of the magazine to which, ment. The Thate fair. price. thing had ceased to mean sentment. It was in keeping with Get NR Tablets today. nearly six months before, Baldy had freedom it had ceased to mean of Her his her. innocence conception sent his prize cover design. The Edith. It meant only one thing at had flamed such sophisticathing had almost gone out of his the moment, to free Jane from bond-age- . tion. There against too, be a hint WNU might, to ceased He had long thoughts. W 48 39 Women of were like that. jealousy. not miraculously hope. Money did He' gave Jane 'the letter and she Jealous. fall into ones lap. f. read it. It. is your great opporAs they whirled through WashingHe tore open the envelope. Withtunity. ton, Briggs voiced his fears. If we in was a closely typed letter and a Salt Lakes NEWEST HOTEL Yes. He refused to discuss that meet a cop it will be all up with us, pale pink check. of it. And it comes in the Mr. Towne. aspect The check was for two thousand nick of time for you, old dear. Take a chance, Briggs. Give dollars. He had won the prize! Their flight was a hurried one. A her more gas. Weve got to get Breathless with the thought of it, note for Lucy and one for Towne. there. deprived of strength, he sat down A note for, Edith! With all their however, it on the terrace steps. Merrymaid Jane was not well was the reason was four oclock speed, when reached and the kitten came down and am given their hostess. The note to 'Sherwood.. Towne wasthey still in the overbut Baldy Towne said more than that. And clothes he had worn on the links. gled for attention, looked them utterly. The letter the note left for Edith was renunHe had not eaten since breakfast. ' . was astounding. The magazine had ciation. , He felt the strain. not only given him the prize but they - Edith coming home to luncheon He stormed up the terrace, where wanted more of his work. They found the note in her room. All would pay well for it and if he the morning she had been filled with once he had climbed in the snow. He rang the bell. It whirred and would come to New York at their glorious anticipation. Baldy would whirred in the silence.' The like would to editor the art expense, arrive m a few hours. Together house wasagain . empty. talk it over! they would walk down that trellised BE CONTINUED) (TO . Baldy, looking up from the preg, path to the fountain, they would sit nant phrases and catching Merry-maid- on. the marble coping. She would Towns. Named With Numbers ' eye upon him, demanded, trail her hand through the water. Several American towns are LiMassaamWSi Now, what do you think of that? Further than that she would not let Shall 1 resign from the office? Ill her imagination carry her. 'It was named with numbers, such as Six, tell the world, I will. enough that she would see him in West Virginia; Seventy Six, KenHotel even it make that magic place with his air of tucky, and Ninety Six, South CaroOh, the thing might A fish in South lina. , TEMPLE SQUARE species of possible for him to marry Edith., golden youth. , He could at least pay for the honeymooBut she was not to see him, for Africa, states a correspondent in Opposite Mormon Temple Colliers Weekly, is named Seventy-fou- r some sense of per- the note said: n-preserve recommended Highly after the 74 guns on Nelsons sonal independence while he worked Rates $1.50 to $3.00 Beloved I, make' no excuse flagship, the "Victory; and a toilet towards fame. If she would only Iff a mark of distinction to stop .this beautiful hostelry see it. ' That he must ask her to live you that because 1 say it water is named 4711 after the street EST C. BOSSITEK, Mgl. for a time in the little house. Hed always in my heart Jane has made address in Cologne. Germany, where make things easy for her oh,' well, up her mind that she cannot marry it was first compounded. up-stai- rs . . up-stai- rs . FEEL (GOOD s. , . ! . - . , s - . , ; g s; w |