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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-15
BY w. A. McKeever

my DEAR YOUNG MAN-You
N have Just stated to me that
AsA you have no confidence In
people. But you are wrong. 1t II
your thoughts that are evil rather
than common mankind. You say
you do not trust anybody's word
and that good morals 10 . mere
selfish pretense. However. you are
merely suffering from . biased
mind
During more years than you
have lived I have been sounding
out the people Of all ordinary
classes and / find that the great
masses are reasonably virtuous and
honest.
Your disease IL that Of . morbid
mind and IL can be cured by re-
vsrsinG tho method which caused
the trouble: that Ia, by thinking
straight whore you have been
thinking crooked. After having
heard your admissions I win ex-
plain how to retracs your course
and climb back to . level Of
Righteousness.
First. In your associates. Cut the
company of characters who re-
mind you constantly Of the wicked
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-15

N VA listened TO his step in the
M hall resolutely. How much
more did he think she could
bear, she wondered She grasped
the sides OF the chair with both
hands and rocked herself to and
fro.
He was going away-he was go
ing to South Africa and she would
be left behind.
She might as we'll have refused
to listen to Calligan. She might
as well have carried out her in
tention and snapped the farcical
tie of her marriage that bitter
morning.
There would be an added humil-
iation now to bear. People would
say that Philip had left her, that
he had either never cared for her
or that he had soon grown tired.
She did not know how long she
sat there by the dying fire; did
not know that the minutes had
crawled into the hours, or that II
was nearly / o'clock when Peter
came In. She had given him a
latchkey, and he was In the hall
before she could go to meet him.
She tried to chase the shadows
from her eyes-trted to smile as
she went towrad him, but the smile
was frozen stiffly on her lips when
she saw his face.
Peter" she said with a CATCH in
her voice.
He did not seem to hear. He
hung up his hat and coat and
stood for a moment aimlessly In
the hall, as IL he had forgotten
where he was.
Peter" said Eva again. She
went over and touched his arm.
''Peter-is anything the natter"
He reused himself with a start.
mo. oh, no Have you,
waited up? You must be dead
tired"
He went back with her to the
drawing room. He stopped over
the fire and held his hands to It's
dying warmth.
Eva watched him apprahensively.
She saw how pale he was, and
heard the strain In his voice. She
tried to speak naturally.
And Kitty7 1 hope Kitty Is
weIl7"
He did not answer for a moment:
then he said hoarsely: IT only saw
her for a moment. She didn't come
in till past twelve. I waited up
and down the street for her-I
couldn't come home till I'd seen
her"
And wasn't she surprised to sec
you? What did she say, Peter7"
He laughed grimly.
"She certainly seemed surprised.
She said"-his voice broke, but he
controlled II fiercely-"she said.
How dare you follow me and spy
on me like this7'" He caught his
sisters hand in a hard grip. I've
got to tell someone-I've got to tell
YOU" he said. almost HISTORICALLY.
But you won't ever let anyone
else know, viii you, Bonnie7 Prom
ise.''
Peter. Of course not-but-"
she wasn't glad to see me; she
was angry" he went on despair
ingly. she said i had no right to
come. She said that she supposed
1 was just spying on her TO see
what she was doing. And that
fellow stood there-that brute
Featherstone, or whatever his name
is, and laughed. could have
killed him." he added, between
clenched teeth.
He pushed her from him suddenly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-15

m HE advent of the sleeveless
frock has brought forth again
number OF smart blousss
especially of the tailored type.
Simple little blouses, extremely
chic, to accompany the tailored suit
or sport skirt, or perhaps to COM
plete the sleeveless frock. Wash
able silks, dimities, crepe de chimes.
Canton crepe and linen are all rep
resented in the autumn display.
One of the smartest blouses
comes in white imported cross
barred dimity, buttoned in the back.
A few tucks relieve the severity of
the front, and collar and cuffs
edged with real filet lace grace
the neck and elbow sleeves. This
blouse combines wonderfully well
with a sleeveless frock, or may be
worn with a tailored suit.
To accompany the Tuxedo
sweater or to top a sport skirt,
there is a tailored blouse of i'm
ported white dimity, also in wash.
able silk. The interesting features
OF this blouse include a long roll
collar and sleeves to the wrists.
Both collar and cuffs are edged
with narrow pleatings. Buttons
and bound buttonholes are ar
ranged in two groups of threes at
the front.
A lovely blouse OF Canton crepe
shows short sleeves and a smartly
cut collar outlined with a thin cord
Ing. With this blouse comes a
broad tie of jade green.
Among the colored blouses that
favor tailored effects there are
number Of slip-over models. Canton
crepe is the material of one par
tcularly attractive blouse and one
may choose either white. navy. corn
flower blue. black, or red. This
charming blouse is a tie IN the back
effect and has a long collar.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-15

IT wanted to zee whether you
were ~ real and genuine and
wholesome and unspoiisd and-end
friendly a. / thought you were last
night"
Am IT"
More go"
Are you 20 sure that my friend
linsssf"
II want TO bsfisvs In t." he said
1T means q lot to me ALREADY"
believe in It then. you very badly
spoiled young man." she said.
stSetching out her hand to him i'm
pulsiveiy. II do like you.
And now I think you had bsttsr 80
unless you want to see Mrs Lam
MIS-"
Retaining her hand for = second
he said:
Before you leave town will you
let me ask you a question:"
I'm leaving tomorrow. You'll
have to ask II now"
He Hssitates.
Their hands fell apart; he seemed
doubtful. and she awaited his ques-
ton, smilingiy. And ~ he made no
sign Of asking she said:
You have my permission to ask
It. IL It . very impairment ques-
tion7"
Very"
How impairment II ft7'' she in
CURED curiousiy.
"Unpardonably personal"
After q silence she laughed.
Last night" she said, you told
me that would probably forget you
unless had something unpardona-
BILE to forgive you. Isn't this q good
opportunity to leave your unpar-
donable imprint upon my insultsd
memory7"
Excellent" he said This II my
outrageous question: Are you en-
Raxed to be married."
For q full minute she remained
silent in her intense displeasure.
After the first swift glance Of sur
prise her gray eyes had dropped.
and she sat on the gildsd arm Of
the sofa. studying the floor cover
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-15
ADVICETOTHE
LOVELORN
A Chance For Grit.
BY Beatrice Fairfax

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
met q man In business q
year ago and fell In love with
him. He has never done any
thing to give mo reason to think
that he cares. He praised me
for things that had done, and
said that certainly had grtt,
but that was all.
have tried to FORGET him. but
cannot
He IL rather "well-to-do." but
this IN not the reason why I
care for him.
should see him about bust
ness matters. but hate to see him.
after hearing that he IL engaged
Also, do not want him to know
that I care, especially II that II
true. M. n.
Have you ever read the old
verse: He either fears his fate
too much, Or his deserts are small,
Who dare not put II to the touch,
To win or lose II all" This applies
TO YOU. Instead Of agontxing. why
don't you make II q point to see
this man, since you say you really
should do 80, II for business rea-
sons alone. Then--since your bust
meas relations brought to vow a
friendly basis, why not ask him II
there's any truth In tho rumor
concerning his happiness. II he
is engaged, you must call on your
grit and stop romancing about
him. II he isn't, there's value for
YOU In introducing the topic. Men
often take an impersonal attitude
toward women they meet in bust
ness, because it's more practical
as we'll as more chivalrous to do
so. But you may be able to sug-
Rest TO this man that you are -
woman and therefore 70 b voesdsr
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-15
HINTS FOR THE
HOUSEHOLD

To keep cheese from becoming
dry or mouldy damp a piece of mus
lin with vinegar. wrap round the
cheese. and keep 1t in a covered
dish.
To remove mildew from linen
make paste Of one teaspoonful
each OF soft soap and powdered
starch, two teaspoonfuls OF table
salt, and enough lemon juice to mix.
Spread the paste thickly on the mil
dewed spots, and expose 90 the fresh
air for short time. Then wash the
linen
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-15

wen he calm hoam last mite, L
~ feel like planting myself I'M
der q tree q. not doing no work
Whatsoever.
Work on, sed Ma. work on. We
will all be planted under the trees
soon enuff, sed Ma. Work for the
mite Ii cumming wen men work no
moar, sed Ma
have vary littel pep for work
on such days like these, sed Pa.
Perhaps not. sed Ma, but we all
have work to do, Jest the saim.
What wud you do IL you was a
labor-er on them South Sea Ilands2
said Ma.
wud strike, sed Pa.
Tho wurld needs the labor of
your giant brane, sed Ma
Oh, that is so, sed Pa, haddent
thunk Of II In that lite. sed Pa.
I will toll on, sed Pa. on a on into
the purpel twilite Of my existens,
ssd Pa.
That viii be simply sorsus Of
you, sed Ma & we will have lots
Of mummy. sed Ma.
You see. Bobbie. sed Pa, what
il the lot of a husband & father
on this heer plannit, sed Pa. He
may feel hot a tired a have a he'd
AXE, sed Pa, but he must toll on &
on.
You don't toll so very hard, I
sed. Jimmie Obrine's dad has to
work on the Seckshun. i sed. He
works II hours a day 4 has to lug
his dinner along in a tin pale, sed.
But my work is brane work, sed
Pa, which 10 much moar EXHAUST
Ing on the whole, sed Pa. I shud
say that Il In 2 times as exhausting
as fizzickal labor, sed Pa A a ritter
not only tires hissef. sed Pa, he
tires others, Pa sed.
l haddent thot OF that, sed Ma.
You poor deer. sed Ma to Pa, wont
you have sum ice tear
You always think my work is a
cinch, scd Pa. cannot compry-
bend II. SD Pa
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you mind stopping now7 You are
exactly right"
You know I'm thin and fiat as
a boardr'
You're perfectr'
IT'S too late TO say that to me"
1T is too early to say more"
Lets don't talk about myself.
please"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-15

1T has become the only subject
Please, Mr.. Quarren! Are you
actually attempting to be silly at
this hour OF the day7 The wise
inanities OF midnight sound peri
lousy fiat in the sunshine-flatter
than the --LATEST champagne, which
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-15
BY Robert w Chambers.


Whose Novels Have Won Him In
transitional Fame.
wv enoushr
Certainly
~One second--or all Of one7"
Plenty"
VERY well--h you promise not to
expect or ask for moro than that"
THAT II terribly nice Of your
1T ID. overwhelmingly. But really
] don't know whether I am nice or
merely weak minded. Because I've
fingered here sossiping 20 long with
you that I've simply got to fly like q
mad creature about my dressing.
Good-by-'
''Shall come up immediately"
She Manages II.
"Of course not! I expect to be
Dressing for hours and hours-figu-
ratively speaking. Perhaps
you might start in ten minutes II you
are coming in taxi"
you are an angel"
That 10 not telephone vernacular.
be prompt. because Mrs. Lannis IL
coming for me--that ", II you have
anything TOTO say-that--"
She flushed UP. annoyed At her
own stupidity; then felt grateful to
him as he answered lightly:
"of course: she might misunder-
stand our informaiity. Shall I see
you In half an hour?"
IF can manage It," she said.
She managed It. somehow. At
first, really indifferent. and not very
much amused. the talk with him had
gradually aroused in her the same
interest and pleasurabls curiosity
that she had experienced in exchang-
ns badinase with him tho night be-
fore. Now she really wanted to see
hirn, and she took enough trouble
abou. It to set her deft maid flying
about her offices.
First q fragrant precursor OF his
advent arrived in tho shape Of =
great bunch Of winter violets: and
her maid fastened them to her black
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-15
This Day IL, History

THIS is the anniversary of the birth, in 1853, OF Ma
poeon, who at "a had beaten the greatest generals
of his time, and whose spectacular ambition plunged
Europe into war and made him exile on St. Helena.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-15

pores and tissues of impurities. Lave
the skin clear, soft, healthy. AT lead
ing toilet counters. II they haven't Il.
by mail, two sizes, 6oc. and $1.2o.
NATIONAL TOILET Co. Rsssa Ts>&
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-15

and that In reality I'm a horrid, thin
little beastr' she exclaimed. laugh
ing. / know i am. but I haven't
finished growing yet. Really that's
the truth. Mr.. Quarren. Would you
believe that have grown an inch
since last Spring."
II believe it," he said but would
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-15
BOBBIE AND
HIS PA
BY William F. Kirk

IN such days like this, sed Pa
wen he calm hoam last mite, I
feel like planting myself I'M
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-15
GOOD LOW-COST1
MEALS |
An Acknowledged Expert In All
Matters Appertaining to House
hold Management.
BY Loretto c. Lynch

S(VTTE are two women past
" thirty. With the gen
eral downward trend OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-15

IN TEN DAYS
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-15
TAILORED
BLOUSES
BY Rita Stuyvesant

|" HE advent of the sleeveless
frock has brought forth again
The Washington herald., 1921-10-29

SATURDAY. OCTOBER 70. 1871.
Neptune dominates today in kind
ly rule. according to astrologv. but
Uranus Is adverse.
The rule Is held to give clear
vision on public and private affairs
and to influence the mind toward
common sense decisions.
During this sway plans for ex-
tending business connections or
commercial projects should be
worked out, as they are likely to
develop probably.
There is a sign that promises
much profit in oil lands and new
sources Of supply.
This should be q lucky day to
start on an ocean voyage since the
planetary government indicates safe
journeying.
All the indications for this day
seem to point to a tendency toward
saner ideals of living and a ten
dency to condemn waste and ex-
travagance
The United States navy is to re-
ceive attention that will assure
sweeping reorganization, but re-
forms not yet contemplated will be
introduced. owing to some unusual
world condition.
The death OF q prince or man of
royal lineage will cause much spec
ulation regarding the future of a
country in Europe.
The seers foretell that Thanks
giving Day of this year will be fair
ly fortunate in its planetary direc-
ton, but 1t will emphasize the
progress of new ideas, owing to
incidents that forecast national
problems.
The birth rate Is to increase dur
ing the winter. but the stars fore
shadow more than ordinary perils
for young mothers.
Cities and States are to experience
deficiency in revenue but they are
warned against unwise economies
that endanger the public health.
There is a promising sign for
manufacturers who provide for the
needs Of persons Of moderate means
Persons whose birthdate II is have
the augury of a favorable year in
which they will profit by the aid or
advice Of friends. Young women
will be much courted.
Children born on this day will be
highly Intelligent and they are
likely to hold important positions.
Girls havA he "a
marriage that will be happy.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-29
The Daily Novelette,.
Helping the Homework.

| Tommy Askitt, as usual, had been
driven to his lessons with Ma stand
ing guard. SO to speak. over him.
Tommy" she said, suddenly.
about to sign his monthly report
how is it you were late three
times last week. four the week be-
| fore and twice the week. before
that! What have you to say about
it,"
Nothing. Ma. only our teacher
has wonderful memory!o growled
Tommy.
We'll. see that you don't tax her
memory at all this week." said Pa,
In threatening tone from the
depths of his chair, glad of the
chance to butt in.
on, gee, Pa. Are you there?"
said Tommy. you were so quiet,
thought you were out or some
place. You're just the bird -"
'Thomasv'. reproved Ma.
L mean. you're Just the one I
want to see. Tell me all about the
Sphinx, won't yuh? I've got to
write an essay on that Egyptian
stun tomorrow afternoon"
Heck" muttered Pa, what the
duce induced me to open my zap
mouth"
What's that you are saying.
Williamr asked Ma with a smile.
Nothing a-tall," replied Pa. $50
you want to know all about the
Sphinx. heh? Well, IL there's any
thing know something about, it's
those birds" lied Pa. Let me see.
Yes. 1t was Rameses that made Il
and your great, great, great, about
ninety-nine times great grand
father Rameses Askitt told him
how to do 1t. Rameses Askitt HAD
invented the first concrete mixer.
40 camel-power. and he told old
Ram, the king, how to mould it,
Ha! And posterity thinks the
Sphinx was carved out of stone.
IT'S easy to fool posterity, what?
Well. after 1t was made, old Ram
eses Askitt had whiskers put on
the Sphinx. but King Ram didn't see
them till they were done. He was
pretty mad about 1t. can tell you.
but your ancestor Rameses Askitt
with ninety blows Of his little
chisel chopped on the Sphinx's
whiskers. This probably was the
hrst shave In history. Seiah!"
And Pa, his duty done, returned
to his Newspaper, while Ma. unable
to hold Il any longer. let out a
shout Of mirth. And Tommy Joined
her.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-29
CHAPTER Xxx
A CONFESSION.

After that day in town. events hap
pened quickly: sometimes Diana be-
lieved that marriage had provided
more of a whirlwind existence than
her most popular debutante year,
She and Alex were entertained con-
stantly during the brief shore leave
he had-extended at the admirars in
stigation.
Stuart Langley and the seIf-effac-
ing Mary came down to see their
daughter before the departure of the
bridal pair for Alexis new station
In San Francisco.
The meeting with the new SON.
in-law went of rather well, despite
the fact that Stuart Langley was dis
gusted at having to come to town
In summer. and roundly berated Dr.
ana for not postponing her marriage
until the cold weather.
He eyed his wilted collar in dis
gust in the mirror and fiicked an
imaginary bit of dust from his. white
fiannels that became his tall frame
and set on the iron-gray hair.
But. withal. he was pleased at the
match his daughter had made.
Il always thought you'd be an
other such damned fool as your Aunt
Marjorie and keep half a dozen good
men jumping around after you all
your life. Where's Dale?" he de-
manded suddenly. where's the
faithful old dog Tray these days?"
Diana resented the appellation. She
flushed and tossed her coppery head.
Not nearly so faithful this sum-
mer. dad I think old dog Tray ~
beginning to think about anotber
masteri''
Huh. Good thingi Serve Mar
jorie damn well right" grunted Stu
art.
Then he turned to his quiet wife.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-29

Backgrounds and @StiIl-Life.0
A cartoonist must know how
to draw most everything in the
world. While 1t is quite a task
to learn how to draw everything,
there are numberless things,
chairs, tables, shoes, hats. books,
glasses, and the like, which are
ordinary and which the young
cartoonist should know how to
draw. These objects are called
still-life."
In figure is shown the
method of "blocking-out" an OBJ
tect with pencil before making
the real outline. Figure Q shows
the object after II has been
sketched- The blocking-marks5
guide you in making the outline.
Clouds are often used in out
of-doors scenes. They should be
made with no more than three
main curves Note figure 3. You
will see that hay mentioned
in one of our earlier lessons, has
been used for the sky.
Water Is one of the hardest
things to draw. Instead of look
ing like water the finished draw
ing sometimes has the effect of
molasses- Figure shows a
dock with water.
Whenever you have occasion
to use bricks In a drawing, do
The Washington herald., 1921-10-29
The
Involuntary
Vanp


Costissed From Yesterday.
She knew quite well that his sx-
euse was only q subterfuge.
Marjorie and the admiral were
deep In "Reminiscences of the beauties
Of Rome, so Diana turned her at
tention to the dancing couples.
you aren't angry with me. are
you. sweetheart. pleaded Alex
finally, after several minutes Of her
profile. -
She. gave him her sweetest smile
Not in the least Why should
be-"
Il thought maybe-well. 1 don't
think you quite believed me-about
my ankle, mean"
Diana smiled again.
7 don't" she replied simply. But
1t doesn't really matter. You see,
out Of my windoy saw you play
ing tennis on the injured ankle be-
fore breakfast this morning"
She could not forbear an empha-
sis on injured"
Alex flushed and started to STAN
mer something, but Diana inter-
rupted him
"Please-It doesn't really matter"
In the days that followed she was
to use that phrase many times;
sometimes she believed that 1t must
be a slogan of matrimony.
CTo Be Continued Tomorrow
The Washington herald., 1921-10-29
FiremanSaued
/. Cat Mascot

Bounce was the mascot of the
third ward fire department. He
was a coal-black cat with big
green eyes. And Bounce loved
the fire department. He went
out with them on every trip.
When the alarm was given ana
the fremen slid down the pole
from their quarters on the Sec
ond floor, Bounce always came
down with the last one. He
would hop up to the drivers
seat Of the first truck.
One windy night there came
a call to the most crowded part
of the district, where rickety
buildings stood close together.
An old tenement was burning
like straw.
Most OF the people were out,
but one child was trapped in
the top story. Quickly a long
extension ladder was run up and
Red" the bravest- Of them all,
climbed up. He had hardly got
one leg over the window sill.
and was safe, when something
snapped and the ladder went
crashing down. In vain the fire.
men tried to get II up again.
There was such a high wind
they were afraid to have Rel
and the child jump to the net.
IF only someone could climb
that drain pipe and get a rope
up to Red" someone suggested.
But no human could do it." II
was a tin drain covered with
wood. Then they thought of
Bounce, who was watching from
the drivers seat. A strong. but
very light cord was brought ana
one end was tied around his
neck. They started him up the
drain pipe. His claws dug into
the soft wood.
Bounce couldn't exactly under
stand. but he kept on. Flames
reached out and scorched him.
He stopped and looked down.
Then he beard Reds voice above
him, calling gently. He climbed
a little further. The heat was
making him dizzy. Red kept
encouraging. So Bounce moved
up until Reds strong arms lifted
him over the sill.
Then q heavy rope was fas-
tened to the lower end OF the
cord and Red pulled It up and
fastened II securely. Red placed
Bounce upon his shoulders. then
he grabbed up the child and
together they started down the
rope. Rut the heat had been
too much for Bounce. He slip
ped from Reds shoulder and,
went clawing wildly through
the air to the ground far be-
low.
That IL why Bounce has ONE
stiff, leg and limps badly. .Ssde
why sovse one IN the depart-
ment ALWAYS gently puts Bounce
on his shoniHer ass he Rides
down the pole.