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81 Shall Not See Him."

With sudden decision 1 voiced
resolution which had comeIto me during
the seconds following her announce
ment: 81
You need not worry. Lillian" said
soberly. II shall not see him
Her face cleared as if by magic AS
passed her on my way to the tcle-
phone she swung me around and kissed
ME warmly.
Much better so, dear girl was her
only comment, but the whispered ap-
prevail fortified me~for the difficult few
moments l saw in front of me.
For 1 had vivid recollection of the
last time had seen Hugh Grantland. of
the midnight walk through the wild
,.nse-scented woodland path, which my
enforced trip along the pipe line" mad
compelled me to take with him, and OF
the dramatic. almost impaSSloned rare
well he had uttered just before We came
unaer the lights Of the little country
station 1 fancied / could feel yet the
burning touch of his lips upon my
hands. could hear his deep tones tell
ing me that he must see me once more
hetere ne left for the other side.
Swept by the power of his emotion,
and an answering one in my own soul
!, hich l didn't dare probe, L had given
him Lillian's address. had tacitly con-
sented to the farewell interview he evi-
| IDENTIFY wished. And now, with the
| searchlight of common sense and outy
| illuminating the Utmost recesses OF my
souI l realized that I must go back
| 1pon my word, must deny this man VINO
| had dared and had done so much 1or
| ne. the thing he had asked.
| The telephone receiver Wavered in my
| unsteady fingers and my shaking knees
| were glad of the chair by the side OF
.iilian's pretty telephone stand, but FOR
| runateiy I was able to control my voice,
and l fatter myself not a tremor
narred the tones with which I greeted
MIN.
| ept. Grantland?"
| Mrs Graham" he instantly re-
| sponded, and the deep tones of his voice
| ele anything but calm. And then for
| !. long instant that seemed an hour
E, efe was silence.
| I guessed that he was endeavorilg tt
find words for something he wished to
say. and for my own part 1 could not
| nave uttered a sound.
| And yet 1 realized with a little throl
| of gratitude that my nervous tension
was due only TO the distaste I naturally
| felt to breaking my word and woundinG
| the sensibilities of a man to whom
was so indebted. The glamour which
! had surrounded my hero worship oil
| the gallant army officer was gone
| ri: hered by the hot blast of /my jeai-
ousy of my husband and Edith Fairfax
| nd-that-it-will-be -impossible-
| -ne-to-come-to-s ee-you-before--
I-go," he said at last with little pauses
| between the words. Il regret this sx-
| .eedinsly, but unfortunately L am called
twav sooner than I expected There Ii
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patient should remain In bed and be
as quiet as possible 80 that the fever
may not be increased by unnecessary
activity.
Feed the sufferer on a liquid, such as
creth or milk. Ice cream IL easy to
swallow, and If taken slowly will be
must be kept active throughout. the
period OF the ailment.
Medicine Rarely Required.
Medicine IL not required unless the
fever 10 high. at which staga q doctor
should be summoned. In the mean time
cold cempresses may be placed on the
neck or hot ones II the child prefers
that.
{ Do not wait long before sending for
the doctor. Redness and tenderness may
sopn develop. and delirium may also be
Gloss at hand. Use an lee cap for
delirium or high fever until the doctor
arrives. and do not allow other children
to como in contact with the sick.
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life and ruin your
yourself jealousy!
let
the struggle
that
If It sternly
like of the
She husband of whom she is proud and she loves him.
him without letting him
something
military
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IF you'll promise to hold on very
tight, We'll take a ride laughed Go
comeback, and when Betty promised
Gecomeback made her very tiny and to-
gether they flew into the ear of the very
largest elephant.
As they neared the palace the way
was guarded by native troops. their
armor of chain mail and their stee'
helmets glittering in the sun. Back OF
these came the warriors, clothed il.
robes of rich fabrics, wearing massive
turbans and armed with sword. spear
and shield or quaint firelocks slung over
their shoulders.
Behind these stood men in cleaning
breast plates. whose girdles We're stuffed
with daggers and pistols. Some carried
hugeSmaces. others bore heavy axes
The procession entered a triple-arched
gateway, above which scared great
white framework, stretching away IN an
endless work of latticed cupolas, domes
turrets and iutting oriel windows, rising
tier above tier to dizzy height from
: the ground. Waving above the topmost
courts a single date tree spread it
bra inches.
At the foot of this fairy palace, as
Betty called it, lay a dark blue lake, its
surface broken by two islands on which
Betty could see the wonderful water
differing and sparkling in the
- zeal sure enough fairy castlev' ex-
claimed Betty, clapping her hands
And
The elephant tapped his great big ear
and Betty tumbled to the ground
She opened her eyes. She was lyine
on the grass under her hammock, hei
study book open at the picture of a ma
tive India troop entering the palace of 9
native prince.
s'Oh, dear, If he hadn't tapped his
ear. 1 might have seen a real live
prince!' exclaimed Betty. Then, laugh
ing merrily she picked up her book anc
ran into the house.
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ODD FACTS

According to statistics given by the
Northern WING. a Belfast newspaper.
the number Of horses in ireland was
sos 800 on June 1. 1916. and s8S. 400 on June
1. 1917. The other live stock In Ireland
included 4.g7o. 400 cattle, 3.7SS. 100 sheep
and 1.2se.soo pigs; on June I, 1917. there
were 1896 500 cattle. 3.7l3.90o sheep and
49, pigs.
The name mahogany is said to be
applied commercially to more than 80
different woods. Perhaps half the lum-
Der now sold under that name is not
true mahogany. for the demand greatly
exceeds the supply. 1t Is not surpris-
ing that the real wood Is SO expensive
when 1t 10 learned that 1t takes from 100
to $50 years for as mahogany tree to
reach merchantable age.
Telegraph Messenger Irving D. Aspin-
wall Of Penn Yam. N. Y. is Is years old.
and has been a most alert and active
messenger for the Western Union Tele-
graph Company since he took the job
in 1913. according to a report. Mfr. Aspin-
wall began working for the Western
Union In 1863. For 50 years he was an
operator, nearly all that time having
charge Of the Penn Yam ofncaN
That the Hittites were in constant COM
slant communication with other nations
is shown by the fact that Egyptian
scarabs and amulets. Phoenician pottery
and Greelc terra Gotta figures are found
In the tombs of different periods. Bronze
dagsers and jeweiry are fairly common.
and safety pin. 1900 years old, that
would still work. is said to have been
found.
Under the new election law. the small
est village In England Is Hopwas-Hayes.
in South Staffordshire, which contains
only one voter. He constitutes the town
meeting, of which he Is both chairman
and clerk, nominating and electing HIM
self to both offices. He must audit his
, own accounts and present them to the
authorities for their approval
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"DOING MY BIT"
Practical Suggestions on Individual Ways
to Help Win the War
~ ALBERT BARRETT aAYREs

things that may be put to use in these
days when man power and work must
be conserved? Is there an attic in
which is stored furniture. crockery or
other useful household goods that still
may serve? See that these things Gin
your storehouse or in the attic OF your
friend are given to the Salvation Army
for repairing and selling to swell that
great organizations meagre war chest.
Or see to it that those things are sold
TO bring money for the family's share
in the Liberty loan. and so swell the
Iation's total savings and save for you
their care.
Don't err in supposing that money is
required to do valuable war work. Spare
time. deep interest. real zeal and-per-
haps it is the sum of all-heart-warm-
ing enthusiasm are all that's needed to
be a true patriot of the most helpful
kind.
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NEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

NEAR ANN IAOAIk.
1 am a girl of 16 and boy of IS
has been coming to see me for quite
a long while. Several days ago. on
the eve of his departure for the East
to do government work, he kissed
me. had always thought this ter
rible, but it didn't really seem SO to
me. Now, tell me. dear Annie Laurie.
was it very wrong to do it?
Another thing-a great many boys
and girls seem to enjoys kissing
games. Although 1 don't like them.
are they very wrong?
Is it wrong for a boy to kiss a girl
during the course of one of these
games, or at some other time If he
really thinks a great deal of her.
even If he is too young to know real
love? x
~ UNLESS your are engaged te
\ the young man. and, of course
Ass that would be quite impossible
at your age, it wasn't good plan &c
have kissed him good-by. but I shouidn''
let this make me unhappy. if I were
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husband himself
At the
little Blue taking
oldy acknowledged
introduction
Green peped through the blue and brother
But Blue tells feels hurt this little episode
feeln are
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A good double cooker should be used
in the preparation of this cream. Shave
tho wax and spermaceu fine and break
up the lanolin. Melt in the upper ves-
sci and add the almond oil and cocoa
nut oil. When well dissolved take from
the dre and beat in the violet water
ana the benzoine. drop by drop. Beat
with an egg-beater until cool. Place in
. receptacle for keeping.
MISS p. 8. Q-Piease tell me what to
do for q tired feeling.
A-There are about So different Gauges
for tired feelings. Tired feelings are
often caused frc m lack of sleep, indoor
life. fatigue. etc. You should have
good physical examination made before
any prescription can be given.
Dr.. H1rshber0 will unsfrer questions
for readers of this paper on medical,
hy06enio and sanitation swbjects that are
of general SnterSst. He cGru,ot 0Isonys
undertake to prescribe orr offer advice
for individual cGses. Where the subject
70 not Of general interest letters sciH BE-
znssoered personally, " a stamped aud
addressed envelope 70 enclosed. Address
ALL INQUIRIES to DR.. L.. X. Htrsh-
berg, IN care of this office.
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Sunday promises to be a day of per
plexity owing to the peculiar siderea,
incentive to great activity, but with op-
posing forces strong in their influence
to thwart and defeat. The best advice
is to turn the vibrant energies into the
proper activities of the day and under
no circumstances to risk money or at
tempt changes.
Those whose birthday it is are prom
Z ised a lively year. but should not
jeopardize their money nor attempt i'm
portant changes A child born on this
day will be energetic and enterprising,
but must be taught the value of money
and to heed the counsel of others.
Monday is q time in which new enter
prises and interests as well as new
friendships may be launched under most
fortuitous planetary auspices. Changes,
removals and journeys may be under
taken with confidence, and old obstacles
and disappointing conditions will be
readily overcome. Those in employment
who are sure of the Justice OF their
claims may seek promotion. favors and
increase.
y Those whose birthday it is are prom
ised a year of change and advantage,
with new friends and satisfactory con-
ditions. A child born on this day will
be accomplished, popular, honorable. and
-iu have a successful and happy life.
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a favor I wish to ask of you. however.

favor wish to ask of you. however.
May TT
'Of course, Capt Grantland," re-
turned as smoothly as I could, PRO
vided it is anything in my power to
grant,
1T is entirely within your power he
said. Upon several occasions I have
gathered. not from anything you have
consciously said, but otherwise, that
you are cherishing in your soul a rather
harsh Judgment of the one nearest to
YOU. IF 1 have any claim upon your
forbearance, as you have assured ME. l
want to ask you to withhold that juds-
ment until you are sure it is deserved. .
What Did He Mean?
1 am sure I gasped audibly-at any
tate Capt. Grantland went on as If
had answered him in words.
II know 1 have surprised you, he
said. know also that am perhaps I'M
pardonable for thus Ineddling. But
your re-your-happiness- is-of-
great-monent-to-m and l could moi
refrain from saying this to you. And
now 1 must not delay another minute
Good-by, and-God bless you!"
The receiver clicked at the other end
but sat with mine in my hand dumbly
until recalled by the voice of the CEN
trail operator inquiring il I had finished
Mechanically I put it up, mechanically
I made my way back to the library.
What in the world did the man mean
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you. However. should not refer to it.
nor should allow my letters to him to
grow at all sentimental. Keep them
frank and friendly, the sort of-letters
that you're not ashamed to show your
mother.
kissing games are not played by up
to-date folks any more. They aren't
considered good form, and il the girls
would just refuse to play them they
would soon pass out of existence. Dis
courage these games. won't you?
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Secrets of Health and Happiness
What YouO Ought oDoWhens
Your Child las the Munps

A. W. A., W. D. [J0nnS HoPKIny UnlVer
vFIE humps is infectious disease and the nature
OF the virus germ which propasates is unknown
It is largely spring and fall disease. and in large
centres of population 1t easily becomes epidemic
ing those seasons of the Since children in the
the most frequent victims 1t Is well that every and
be taken by In the matter keeping
the mechanism strong and up to the highest point of
vigor.
1t takes about two three weeks for the germ to
firm foohold and in that time there IL little
or symptom that the ailment is its way except
perhaps q lowered vitality.
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Taking Stock of Yourself.

How long is it since you sat down
all alone and spent even five minutes III
conscious hard thought about yourself
and your personal problems? What did
you think of yourself the last time you
met that real You" in the silences?
If you aren't actively engaged in help
ing this country in the war in which it
IS engaged, if you aren't directly in line
With the best of the day and the nation.
snt it time that you met yoursei1
again in the silences? Several of the
wise ancients recommended self-esu
mates made at the close of each day as
he surest way to real growth.
Learn today what you honestly think
If Yourself Plan on the failure of the
success of yesterday to-build today and
ornorrow real and fine and big with
,iIrpose and achievement
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has q smart roll ending with q tie of
purple wool. There is also q stift, man
nish vest of purple suede finished with
a cord and black tassels.
Another new touch OF trimming Ii in
the pockets. which are most unusual.
Instead of the conventional coat pocket
this coat boasts Hanging pocket" 1t
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~ ROWN EYES: OF course. my dear,
n don't know either of the men,
but g. girl of IS ought to be study
ing rather than thinking of marriage,
and every woman should have some
profession if possible. II 7 were de-
Gliding for my daughter am sure I
should want her to continue studying
and to fit herself for a good profession.
Why not have both men wait until you
are graduated and then see how things
look to you? Even If you were to marry
the richest man in the world a good
profession would do you no harm. you
know.
And, dear friend, never marry a man
you do not love with all your heart.
You are too young really to love any
one now.
Annie Laurie ,oiH 1oeloome letters OF
inquiry on subjects of feminine interest
from young sconten readers of this paper,
and tci1 reply to them in these columns.
Letters to Miss Laurie should. be I'D
dressed to her, care tnfs oDice.
sozpar FEATURE Service Incl
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DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

am a young girl. Is years of
age. and have been keeping company
with man of g. who is wealthy,
for several months.
My parents. especially mother. ia
vor his suit. but there Is a young
army officer who wants me to wait
for him until the war is over. 1 am
in love with him only.
, I want to take a training course
and become a nurse. What shall 1
do? Shall 1 marry and please
mother or wait for my dear soldier
boy? BROWN EYES
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No After Effects.

The mumps last usually from seven
to 10 days. after which the swelling sub
sides and the child regains his normal
strength.
Although the mumps leaves no after
effects, 1t Is sometimes serious while it
lasts, and Is often characterized by high
fever, delirium and much weakness. The
sufferer may even lapse into a typhoid
condition. Although a recurrence Is
rare, there may happen a relapse once
twice or even three times. II this, how
ever. does not take place within a few
weeks after the naain attack the greater
part of the danger Is most likely over
During the height of this disease the
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Keeping an Even Balance

10
himself
wome
studied virtues
his percepible faults herself balances
least, in the serious things Of life. .-sssa
satisfied husband
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Vie charm swiftly being manifold
charms of planning
things before
thought possible
glorious
girls sheltered bethere
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y strength of purpose and by the

HEARTS, strength
that them there
pictures
inspiring
fres-yes, the CAMP hres-burning.
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A-You must not get more than eight
hours sleep out of the "a; keep the in
restines active and get daily outdoor
sugars, starches and oils which are
taken into the body. Food laxatives,
ouch as uncooked bran and green vese-
tables. help in the reducing process
Drink plenty of water only between
meals. Do not eat any bread, except
gluten, and have this toasted.
x. =. 2. Q--Please give me prescrip-
tton for . good cold cream.
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his
his the approval
of his wifes
avid OF fae that is ALL And his wife understands him. The
Worldly husband innocen
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Adele Carrison's New
Revelations
of a Wife
What Can Capt. Grantland Mean
by His Strange Message?

T ILLI<ANS face was even more
| sober than her voice. Intyitively 1
- Knew that while she admired the
wonderful bravery, the brilliant achieve
ments and the sterling character of the
young army officer. in impersonal FASH
ion, she strongly disapproved of the
schoolgirl!sh hero worship of which my
attitude toward him had savored in the
days following his spectacular saving
of my life and routing of the gang of
enemy coRspirators at the inn. =
Capt. Hugh Grantland on the
'phone" 1 repeated, namely enough.
but in truth Lillian's encouragement Of
his name had come so closely upon the
:ls5:s or my shame-faced retrospective
thoughts as to deprive me of even The
semblance of poiSe.
Yes" she returned. still regarding
me with the same grave, intent look l
felt that she wished to convey a warn
ing to me, but forbore to do SO for
some unexplained reason.
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TT is hard to stand by and a perfectly good
woman make herself miserable something
= not worth a thought But the spectacle can be
seen every day. Is there any help for it? sss
There is blueeyed, fair-haired woman know
who has a husband who gives her all he has, works
hard, goes out without taking her with him.
and is generous about all of her personal and house
hold expenses.
But not to put too fine point upon it, jealousy
is making this young wife miserable She cannot
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Diary of a Fashion Model
BY GRACE THORNCLIFFE

She Learns How Beauty and Richness of Effect May Be
Periodically Achieved Nth Little Material.
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is of black velvet, embroidered In black
wool. and as 1t hangs against the black
skirt it Is almost invisible.
This suit. although youthful. is most
becoming to the mature woman. and the
cut-away effect in front is especially
valuable to the woman Of full figure, as
it gives the Illusion of slenderness.
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mild instances rises
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Answers to Health Questions

D. q. o-Please give me something to
reduce my weight.
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