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Show KUNA HERALD, KUNA. IDAHO affirm ? ume Installment Twelve Jacqueline hurried to the wardrobe and commenced burrowing into a hiding place she had contrived. She was glad to escape for a moment. Larrys eyes made her uncomfortable ; she was not at all sure she had not hurt him. When she came back to his chair, she had a bulky envelope in her hand. She held it out. Here. Larry accepted it silently. Was there Thanks, he said. in particular? anything else No . . . But were still friends, arent we? Sure. It all had turned out so differently from what she had expected. You U'ould think th&t Larry was in the habit of making calls and having gifts returned to him. There was that envelope sticking out of his pocket, ready to be lost or stolen. After all, it was ten thousand dollars. Didnt it occur to him that it was something of a sacrifice for a girl to surrender a sum like that? When it represented all she had to show for a bargain such as she had made? She was free now . . .'or almost free. Yet the exultation she had expected to feel was strangely lacking. I saw Vince a little while after dinner, Jacqueline said, for want of something better to say. Larry brightened perceptibly. Did you? I saw him a few minutes this afternoon myself. Looks pretty chipper, dont you think? Ever so much better. I suppose youll be taking him out in the coun- ... ? fwmmm He Oh, by the way, Jack . . . said that at the door, as if it were something that very nearly had esIs that sleuthy caped his mind. friend of yours a rather young chap with a dazed look and a bald head? Lieutenant Staples is quite bald. I thought so. I really must have a talk with him I dont think so much of his technique. Good night. Ill be seeing you. ... CHAPTER X ' w O- W.N.U-Serv.r- The Questions e were here, before! she exclaimed, not realizing how pointless We How many times was William Jennings Bryan defeated for it must sound. presidency of the United So you recognize it? Larry the States? wish I his shoulder. over laughed 2. Members of the Caterpillar we were going to do it all over again. But were not going to Terryville club are what? 3. What is the weight of a basethis time, he added hastily, seeing ball? a warning glint in her eyes. 4. The word Bible is derived Then he volunteered some information about the farm. Mrs. Brown from Greek and Latin words meanwas a widow and had two sons and ing what? 5. How many rooms are there a daughter. The boys did the work on the place. Larry thought they in the White House? were in comfortable circumstances. The original property had com- ? We were here before! she exclaimed. And, best of all, youre going to get strong and well. I quite envy you your chance of being out in the country away from all the noise and dirt here. Larry said hed bring you up to see me some time. Youll come, you? I expect so. The next morning, Jacqueline felt a peculiar sense of loss. It was difficult to think of Vince anywhere except in his little room at South Side hospital. Instead, he was off he and Larry. on an excursion Larry must have decided to stay up at the farm for a few days. It was not until Wednesday afternoon that he came into the office. Is Vince all right? was her eager question, before Larry had time to seat himself. Fine. 1 hung around part of two days to get him settled. He and Mrs. Brown took to each other like old pals. Shell see that he has everything he needs. You neednt worry. Can you take a few letters? Im waiting. The letters finished and read, Larry gravely paid his bill and made ... ready to leave. If youre not in a hurry, Id like to ask you more about Vince. Think its safe? he asked teas-ingl- y. . Im sorry. Please go. And Im sorry! Shouldnt have said that. Vince is very anxious to see you . . . something important, he said. I told him Id bring you up Sunday, if you could arrange it. May I send him word he can expect . . . us? Jacqueline thought swiftly. Ill go, she promised. For the rest of the week, Jacqueline repented of her promise. But there seemed no very good way to avoid the trip now. After all, Vince had asked for her and it was him she was going to see. But, as usual, her air of reserve was difficult to maintain when she found herself in the car relaxing to that exhilarating sense of flying through the air. Nor was it possible for her to refrain from exclaiming over an early discovery. They were skimming along the highway that led to Terryville. The road of memories. - proudly. He had a large, bright room on the ground floor. Best of all, the boys had supplied him with a work bench and unpacked all his cherished gadgets. Larry, it appeared, was quartered on the floor above. He insisted I take this room, so that I wouldnt Vince explained, have to climb the stairs. He says hes coming up to stay before long. Then were going to get to work on something he has in mind. I hate to slow up on my invention right now, but if I can do something to help make expenses, Id better do it. I want to pay my own way as soon as I can. Of course. What sort of work is Mr. Cutter going to have you do? I dont know exactly. He says hes working on something, and that hes sure my experience will come in handy. Hes an engineer. So he told me. Larrys prediction about the dinner, served early in the afternoon, was more than correct. Jacqueline quite gave herself up to the delights of home cooking. After the meal, she insisted that she be allowed to assist with the dishes. Just to keep me from goshe explained. ing into a coma, But her offers were smilingly refused. She had come all the way from the city to see her father. The two of them must visit. Accordingly, Jacqueline found herself reclining in a steamer chair under an oak tree, fighting off a delicious drowsiness as she listened to Vinces account of proposed work, riches, travel. He lay in a hammock close by, giving his dreams free range. By fall, he and the Skipper should be ready to go places. This was to be one winter when there would be no snow or cold weather for either of them. It ought to be pretty decent down around the Mediterranean. He always had an idea hed like to see Africa, too. Had the Skipper ever read any of those ads about trips? Lots of times. Vince chuckled ; suddenly. What a fraud you are, Skipper! The blue eyes opened wide. What do you mean, Vince? You know. Talking so innocently to your old dad about Mr. Cutter this and Mr. Cutter that! I dont know what you mean. Jacqueline sat up with a jerk. Sure you dont? Vince chuckled Come now . . . why delightedly. didnt you tell me what you two kids had been up to? The color slowly left Jacquelines face as she stared at her father. Will you please tell me just what she asked in a low you mean? C-'- O- - (v ? (V. The Answers 1. Three times. Aviators who saved lives by parachute leaps. 1. 2. 3. 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Anyway, said one resignedly, Ill say this much for my man hes a gentleman at heart. He hates work. Do You Like Jingle Contests? Beginning the middle of January, Raleigh Cigarettes are starting a series of weekly contests for those who can supply the best last line to a jingle. Over 100 liberal prizes each week. Watch this paper for details. Adv. round-the-wor- ld voice. The quizzical smile on Vinces face vanished. He shifted uncomfortably in his hammock and stole an ap- prehensive glance in the direction of the house. I mean that Larrys head over heels in love with you. He told me so, Vince added defensively. And did he tell you that I was in love with him? He didnt have to. I got eyes. I couldnt imagine you, or any other girl in her right mind, turning down a chap like Larry. (TO BE CONTINUED) their Phoenician city Byblos, whence papyrus was exported). 5. About 50 rooms, counting kitchens, valet bedrooms and corridors used as sitting rooms. 6. A quick, sharp retort. ... wont (t. (v fv, (v What is the meaning of riposte? 6. ... ... - fu fv .VSX.V.".SW.V..V.SNV. True to his suggestion, Larry arranged to take Vince to the country the following Monday morning. It prised more than five hundred was something of a shock to Jacque- acres, but Mrs. Brown had sold off line when she found her pa: all but the homestead eighty. The comfortable tient dressed and sitting in a chair houseshewas large and took summer and occasionally when she called Sunday afternoon. boarders . . . more for company It doesnt seem fair. Jacquelme than anything else. I no attempted to say it lightly. How did you, happen to meet more than find you, than youre runasked curiously. ning off again. I believe youre glad her? Jacqueline Through Rannie. I told him I to go away and leave me. Vince said it was looking for a quiet place, you No, Im not. Its been nice . . . know. Seems he used to spend his thoughtfully. Youre a lot like your mother, Skip- vacations with the Browns when he was a kid. per. Jacqueline was forced to agree Am I? she saw the comfortable farmwhen I never noticed it beYes met the cheery owner and her stead, anxsomehow. Thats why Im fore, of children. They greethealthy ious to get away now. I know Im ed her trio in friendly fashion and left to And make this time. good going to be entertained by her fathen I can start doing things for her ther. Larry also disappeared, inthe things I should have you sisting smilingly that he was tired done. and intended to indulge in a nap course Of youre going to make before dinner. she said presently. good, Vince, A man has to be in good shape to tackle one of Mother Browns dinners, he explanned. Vince displayed his new quarters try pretty soon. Why, yes. Dr. Kennedy says he can make the trip almost any time. Ive made all the arrangements. I can give him a comfortable trip up in the car and take his traps, too. A few weeks up there should fix him up so that you wont know him. I suppose not . . . but Ill miss him. Naturally. After spending every evening with him. I still think it would be a good idea for you to go up there with him for a little time. The Browns have plenty of room. Im likely to be away a good deal of the time all the time, if you say the word. The two of you can have everything your own way. Thank you, but I must stay here and attend to business. I suppose so. Youre the busy member of the family. What about running up some Sunday to see Vince after he gets settled? Then you wouldnt worry about him. Ill be glad to drive you up. That might be very nice. Then its settled. Anyone would conclude, to see Larry lounging there so comfortably in that chair, that everything was settled. And it wasnt at all. Life merely had slipped back where it was, or nearly so. Jacqueline Anthony was married, but all there was to show for it was a ridiculous contract and a wedding ring. Gone, too, the alluring dreams of travel. In the first excitement of the adventure, Jacqueline had allowed herself to associate those crossbonds with that longed-fo- r ing. Now, the suggestion of such a thing made her hate herself. Far better to be faced with this new indebtedness that would keep her saving and scrimping for some time to come. But it would be worth it. Her righteous pride would have suffered had she lmown what was passing through her husbands mind at the moment. Larry was thinking that he must see Rannie Hicks the first thing in the morning. He wpuld tell him to take charge of the bonds and cash, put them in a trust fund, or something of that sort, for Mrs. Cutter. His dark eyes lighted with sudden amusement at the idea. Jacqueline saw and resented it. Couldnt Larry realize that she had run some risk in asking him to her apartment? For all he knew, Lieutenant Staples might be lurking about . . . She suddenly dreaded the idea of him going out. I didnt stop to eat dinner tonight, she said impulsively. Just had a sandwich and a glass of milk on my way to the hospital. I think Ill make some coffee. Wont you have some with me? Sure! Larry sat upright. Activity in the kitchenette served to ease the tension for Jacqueline, although she could not help contrastliting the situation with that other tle dinner party. She had been happy that night, rather fearfully happy. And Larry seemed just as happy now as if nothing had happened. He remained until nearly midnight, apologizing contritely for the lateness of his departure when he caught up his hat and made ready to go. v. (i. v. ? ? ? By JOSEPH Me CORD VAWAVMWM'A .. - - ? WANTED RABBIT SKINS HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR Rabbit Skins Furs Pelts Hides Wool Write or Wire Colorado Animal Company By-Produ- cts 3rd West Salt Lake City, Utah or their nearest branches located at 463 South OGDEN SPANISH FORK LOGAN HEBER CITY |