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Show THE RICH COUNTY REAPER, RANDOLPH, UTAH BLACK SOMBRERO Of Course Must Be relation does a What Hoax life worth Is living? to mankind? bear stork Thats a question which war, We swung on up the boulevard. He looked startled for a moment, Margaret Nichols owned some property Joax I dont know; 'dont keep In Joint tenancy with Kitty Chatfield. as if he were trying to divine wheth- As we passed the shop window, we, axes and inflation have answered me waiting. been When Kitty died it meant $200,000 to her. cost has The time. :or all caricatures' er or not I intended to sue him, then halted to gaze in at the She explains the situation to her friend, we Hoax still Either a son or a daughand doubled than more window yet and and the of from caricature the Chesebro, again; Dwight got Barry. Elsa Chatfield had been disinter. on. othand laid it on the counter. Eagerly farther up the boulevard at still bang herited at Aunt Kittys death, but is glad I scanned it for a signature, and er caricatures. Near Highland the to be freed from a tyrannical aunt who Half and Half there modestly in the lower right-han- d sidewalk became impassable. We had imposed many restrictions. Huntoon Plenty of Practice Aunt a asks what comer was the word I had not endeavored to worm ' our way mother ashed him if When detective, Rogers, Johnny's soon I as as Dad, I think that was an only child, his Kitty died of, and is told an overdose new been able to see from the sidewalk. through, for Reeds hotel was just finish friends one of college I shall follow my lit- he looked wise and triumphant. of morphine. The detective meets Reed the corner. The first intima-- , was Elsa. It beyond bent and write for money. Barton and discusses the matter of Kitty " He's got just one sister " Johnny reLet me take this for a little tion that it was more than a mere erary Chatfield and Elsa.. He suspected that to be Well, ought you with of came Humph! plied. "He tried to teU me he had two pedestrians I requested. The clerk congestion while, Kitty Chatfield was murdered although at it. Thats all youve half sisters, but I guess I know enough successful a voice of a mans sound the a in reedy, shoulders his the police hold to the opinion that it way shrugged done since youve been at school." fractions for that. was suicide. There were no fingerprints that said no. Here! I pulled out husky voice shouting: some Look except her own on the hypodermic that! at and at that! billfold Look money dropped my syringe she nsed. on the counter. I know the girl We pressed our way into the who did that. I want to borrow it crowd and beheld at the center of long enough to take it over and the throng a hatless figure, red of CHAPTER III raise heck with her. face and vociferous to the point of What if you dont come back? Is it me? he demandapoplexy. But Kitty talked. Lord, how she more of the gaping crowd. the Its Then ed money. keep plaintively talked! 'Sam, thank God, was a hudarned thing is worth. me? He pointed at a shop the than it Is man sort, however; he just laughed All right, he said. I rolled the window wherein I could make out a at her and went on loving his wife. lightly, made my exit and bent group of caricatures, the origin of thing And theri Elsas mother, to Kittys Pattern 7638 contains a transfer pattern steps toward the apartment on which was quite apparent. I recoggreat relief, passed from the scene. my of a motif 6 by 10 inches and six motifs nized the fellow, a minor comedian. above the boulevard. the heights Pneumonia, I think, although its averaging 3 by 4 inches; complete direcI dont know why a second figure Elsa was not at home, but I found hard to remember everything. Sam tions for pinafore. doorstep. He on the sidewalk should catch my eye didnt remarry, however, until after Reed Barton on herlike a desperate at the moment unless it were that he set himself up again in Mexico; was knocking loudly of Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept door as the prescient monitor within me had the the man panel upon and then it was to Berta, the Mexi117 Minna St San Francisco, Calif. of the last ascended stairs, again directed my eyes into the flight can. Berta was the last straw to I 15 cents (plus one cent to Enclose and left off only when I poked my misty pool of future time to that cover cost of mailing) for Pattern Kitty Chatfield. Berta, of course, is head within view. He was carrying terrifying experience at Mazatlan. all right. I like her. No which few men like to be For the man was an utter stranger. Its time Margaret was getting flowers, seen doing however much they may He was inactive, standing idly by, Name here. Sam Chatfield and his Mexi- esteem the intended recipient there apparently not greatly moved by the Address can wife, Berta, are coming too. indignity that had been done him. Theyre up from Mazatlan for a few The man was smoking a frayed ciIm hungry. How days, he said. gar. He was hatless, dressed in an about you two? incredible sports coat, brown slacks Aid From Switzerland I could eat now, Huntoon Rogand a pink and white check shirt ers said. that would have affronted the esthetFor months, Switzerland has ic sense of a moron. Perhaps it is clearer now about been sending materials needed in the will, Barry, said Dwight, setI wont stand for it! bellowed effort to the United States war the back in his chair once more. tling the comedian. I wont! Give me a in for food, all of these When Aunt Kitty cut her niece off exchange brick, somebody. Wheres a brick? and with only a years income from the exports imports being transI dont know where the brick came on vessels of Swiss registry estate, knowing quite well that Elsa ported from. I suspected, but with no reawould spend all of it which she through the port of Genoa, says son whatever, that the man with the Colliers. Axis countries have not did it was a deliberate thrust at a frayed cigar was guilty. been able to stop the practice bevital spot, so she thought. You know, laughed Reed Barcause of Switzerlands threat to Aunt Kitty never looked upon ton, as we rolled down town to the blow up her three tunnels, whose Elsa as a Chatfield. Elsa resembled union station, I wish I could stay rail facilities are the life lines bevery much her mother. Whats and see how this comes out. tween Germany and Italy. more to the point she was not awed tell you how it comes out Ill by the antiquity of the Chatfields; when I see you at Mazatlan, I she refused to kowtow to the great When armored knights met, it to go with said. Ive arranged god Family. Which of course did was customary for each knight to and Margaret on their Dwight not endear her to Aunt Kitty. Toraise the visor of his helmet as a cruise. Leaving in a week or so. ward the last as bitter a hatred exmeans of identification. This gesisted between those two as you could ture has come down through all There is more than a fine talent well imagine. Elsa, of course, was armies in the form of the salute. here, said Dwight, his voice having not to blame for it. Kitty Chatfield Traditional, too, is the Army mans a judicial sound in the quiet of the was older; her neck was stiff. preference for Camel cigarettes. ships lounge on the Orizaba. The With men in the Army, Navy, MaBut is that enough to make the thin smoke of his cigarette ascendtwo hate each other the way they rines, and Coast Guard, actual ed through the lighted area made by records in their service sales did? I asked. d the He rustled light. stores show that Camel is the There was the baby. the papers on the table, looking at 17HAT a lucky girl to own this favorite. Its one of the favorite infirst one reproduction of Elsas cariWho was the childs father? pinafore! It took very little gifts with service men. And though catures and then at another. There of Mothers quired Rogers. time to do this simple there are Post Office restrictions was a full page spread of Elsas T That has never been disclosed. and this easy stitchery. on packages to overseas Army pattern caricatures in the rotogravure sec- There are motifs for two A boy came out upon the veranda pinafores men, you can still send Camels to tion, besides others in the news secto inform us that Margaret and the or use them on nursery lin- soldiers in the U. S., and to men tion. had a Elsa made she hit; others had arrived. ens or some tots clothes or bibs. in the Navy, Marines, and Coast was being hailed as a find. Guard wherever they are. Adv. A voice broke in upon us as we Dwight Nichols has a kindly face. sat there in the lounge, a strange Dwight is not yet forty, but his is voice, slightly blurred in its tone Self-Pit- y the face of a benevolent philosopher. and smacking of New York in its His brown eyes are benign, soft, of. He sought at first to hide them inflections. almost feminine in their compassion from me; hence it was not difficult If youre speaking of Elsa, I In their winter quarters, the for his fellow man. There is a quiet, to see that his case was urgent. out. Just now. her of the circus elephant brought patriarch his about smile constantly gentle Shes not at home, he anWe were, yes. Dwight rose herd finished his morning airing lips; his whole countenance, in fact, nounced with an air that indicated l. is lovable and sweet. His is a face Elsas absence amounted almost to questioningly to his feet and made and returned to his luxurious to if one as In move and toward the sitting up widely known, for it has been seen a personal affront. I thought sure whence came the voice. doorway hunched backcorner, as far as it could often in the press a face of charm, shed be here, Barry. Dont bother to get up, said the get, was a little mouse. The eleinviting to confidence, winning, Just leave the flowers on her voice heartily. Elsa and I just got phant glared at him, and then with Lizards Drop Tails friendly. doorstep. Ill tell her you called the here a few minutes ago. The stew- swaying trunk and rolling eyes, redevilish the caricature Many Thats why species of lizards are able next time I see her," I said. He ard : helped us on board, and I saw marked to detach their tails when pursued, in the shop window struck so forci- laughed and brought the flowers Of all the pusillanimous, insigyou fellows in here so I came on in. in order to distract the foe. bly upon my attention. It was the around into view, drew a fat green ineffectual-lookin- g creanificant, asThats quite right, Dwight eye that did the trick; the carica- pencil from his pocket, scribbled sured the man. Im glad you did. tures I have ever seen, you are turist had provided him with an eye something upon the white paper and the tops. Nichols. names My cunning, sly, wicked. It made over snapped the flowers to the doorknob COLDS COUGHING The mouse looked up at him to Glad meet Nichols. of countenance you, whole the My and little Dwight with a rubber band. said: in grandmas day was often treated Rumble. names George Rumble. Nichols; it made a rascal of him, Shes the most exasperating perwith medicated mutton suet to relieve been sick! Ive Well, This is Mr. a and an Mr. he is Chesebro, whereas colds coughing and muscle aches. Now upright man, son I know, Barry, he said. But mothers just rub on Penetro. Modem sportsman who has written many whats she done to you? For the Madison. medication in a base containing old fashGlad to meet you both, said books of life afield, and a man ex- first time he realized I had reason Chute Records ioned mutton suet. Penetro works 2 ways Jumping Mr. of his and wife hands fond Rumble, shaking was swiftly traordinarily (1) Vaporizes (2) Stimulates circulation for being there. The light dim, with Chesebro and then where rubbed on. Stainless. Get Penetro. with me. home. but I unrolled the caricature and Parachute records have jumping Dont believe Ive ever heard o:! And, heavens! there was myself presented it. He helped him- never yet been officially recogHe took the caricature from me, you two before. beside Dwight, my own inconsequenunasked to cigarettes and sal; nized and registered by either a Early Fountain Pens tial physiognomy. I blushed as I and placing it against the wall scrib- self on the corner of the table. civil or a governmental organizaFountain pens were in use earl) down stood there on the sidewalk, oblivi- bled on the edge: Dear Liar. Barin the 17th century. Nice little boat youve got here, tion in this country. ous to the afternoon crowd that ry is a wild man about this. I think Nichols. Looks like a swell traveler swarmed along the boulevard. Was its rotten too Reed. He chuckled, I such a villain as that? Was I so proceeding to fasten it in the door of the ocean blue. r Yes, thank you. Im glad you old? jamb. Tell her when you see her, could come down and be with us And, heavens again! Beside me Barry, that I called to tell her goodin the window, overwhelmingly, so bye. Its rather sudden, you know. tonight. Thanks. I always get a kick out huge and coarse that at first I had The Chief didnt let me know until of going-awa- y parties especially not seen it, was Jimmy the Cheese. yesterday. Im on my way this evewhen its on a boat. Understand In other shop windows up the ning. Come on. Ive got to go over starting to Mexico tonight. boulevard that mild April afternoon to my hangout now. There's not youre Yes. Were sailing about midIT WEARING YOUR PLATES EVERY DAT left. I encountered still more caricatures much time night. set went down and stairs We the HELD COMFORTABLY SNUG THIS by the same clever hand. There WAT Whats your line, Chesebro? dewas one of Huntoon Rogers ludicrous off on foot, for it was not far. manded Mr. Rumble, turning upon forn5 when plates remain Where are you going and why? in the extreme; the thinning hair, Avoid thishold plates firmly all day, every day witl this on top of his head was all but gone; I inquired as we reached the boule- Jimmy the Cheese. For a momeni; a dentists formula. no was I could there he reply. L the Dr. Wemets plate powder forma fancy his ears stood out like flapping vard and jostled along through Recommended by dentists for 30 years was struggling with himself, then he soothing between Dr. Wemets powder is economical wings, and his nose was twice its crowd. and plate gums lets you enjoy solid a small amount lasts longer. very Mexico Mazatlan. Because the hissed, Mining investments. already generous size. avoid foods, embarrassment of loose 4. Made of whitest, costliest ingredient Investments? Oh, yes. I never plates. Helps prevent sore gums. Let me see that thing in the win- Chief says to go. so pure you eat it in ice cream 9. Worldslargestsellingplatepowder. Mazatlan! Why, thats incredibly had anything to invest myself, but Pleasant tasting. dow," I requested of the clerk. For a I line, good guess. thats Me, Im rescene. from I the had removed Hollywood full of mounting spirits in Yes, I know. turned to the first window out of But whatever it was that he was in for? But what now. I breath, thoroughly reckless had to wait for the moment, for to Chief The The likeness. Im own a'; to report says my pointed I want to look the Mazatlan office for permanent Elsa called to us from the thfesh-olman was hesitant. sure who work. Take charge of things down to make want I it. at (TO BE CONTINUED) there." did it. Its me. Dont you see? SMIFroRVKNreHT ; envies. green-shade- ' ... . box-stal- my . comfort-cushio- comfort-cushio- n d. -- n, |