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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-12
THE CUNNING FOX

and he had to pass them plainly
within their range OF view.
Such a performance would indi-
cate that the fox had measured the
intellectual capacity as well as the
observing powers of his pursuers.
and felt sure that they would go on
with their noses to the ground,
slavishly following the scent, ,ac-
cording to their training, even
though he was before their eyes.
The fox appreciates the value OF the
initiative, In which he gives a les
son that many humans. ought to
study. VIZ.
Mr.. Stewart makes one delightful
ly telling and philosophical remark
about the conduct OF q hunted fox.
'"The fox" says he, finds safety
by knowing what is going on around
him: not by hiding in hole in the
ground" ....
He thea proceeds to point out
something new to me. as it may be
to many others, viz, that. although
the animal appears to have been
brought to America from the British
Isles. it has an entirely different
character here from that which IL
has In England, particularly with
reference to what has just above
been said about refusing to hide
from its enemies, preferring to keep
them In sight. even though by 80
doing II may remain visible to them.
It seems, In this, to trust entirely
to its own superior sagacity II given
an equal knowledge OF its surround.
ings. It Is like an able general who
says: "If I can see as much as The
enemy can, I can beat him" So the
fox climbs a rock, or a fence, or any
available eminence. and takes a
survey.
In England the fox exhibits no
such spectacular self-confidence.
When he hears the dogs In pursuit
he makes for the first deep hole
know to him and hides away In It.
Experience has taught him that no
viii not be dug or smoked out, since
the object OF an English fox hunt Is
only to run down the quarry before
II can get to it's refuge.
This behavior IL. then, q result
OF vulpine education. The English
fox has studied his two-legged op-
ponent so far that he even knows
that the dogs viii not be allowed
to try to unearth him II he n once
safely ensconsed In his hole.
LUZ "hOh al VI KIND.
without alteration OF its bodily
makeup, learns to adjust its con-
duct to changed conditions, Il
thereby shows intelligence. It util.
lies observation. II puts this and
that together" In its small mind and
draws conclusions, often more acute
than those Of a young child.
What Is the purpose of the brain
IN animals lower than man? It's de-
gree OF organization corresponds
generally with the type or amount
OF intelligence exhibited by its pos
SCISSOR. Intelligence depends upon
knowledge, and knowledge In gained
through use OF the senses, while the
most acute and specialized sense,
such as sight and hearing, are those
whose organs are the most directly
and intimately associated with the
brain. RI.
This In no more true OF q man
than OF fox; shall we then say that
the possession Of brain means the
presence OF intelligence In The one u
case but not in the other? The diff.
ference In the degree and quality of
the intelligence no one would deny,
and yet the fox occasionally outwits
the mani
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The Regular
FeLLOUs'
BY Beatrice Fairfax.

90 many girls write me nowo-
days about 1.-THE regular Eel.
low" and the sort Of girl II
takes to please his imperial ma.
Jesty that I've compiled q list
Of the things required to make up
this regular fellow" Of ours.
Mr. Regular Fellow "is out for
a good time"
He likes to drink. smoke, dance,
keep late hours. and he needs COM
panions to share his ideals Of
fun and hilarity.
He enjoyes a racy story and a
flippant and irreverent attitude to-
ward life.
He thinks I'VE live for today"
He has no use for a girl who's
always bothering about what her
mother would say. He doesn't
take a girl out a second time IL she
refuses his kisses and embraces
the fest time.
He thinks games Of chance are
the greatest ever. He likes all
sorts Of gambling and regards life
as the biggest gamble OF all.
He likes a girl who can keep up
to-date and go the fashions one
better. He wants the girl he takes
out to attract more attention than
any other girl In the place. He
isn't satisfied with liking a girl
and keeping her to himself as II
she were some rare discovery. He
e. he ~ A.
It's o. K. on his girl.
He believes in having a good
time while you're young. To save
seems silly. What's a fellow
making money for except to spend
1t on amusing himself?
He never asks girl what she'd
like to do, but takes II for granted
that in inviting her out. he's doing
enough for her, so II won't hurt
her to make herself agreeble and
fit in with his idea OF enjoyment.
He has very little reverence for
his own health or we'll being.
He's bored by discussion Of kny.
thing more involved than the lat
est dance step
He knows the fright people"
He travels with gay crowd
where youth Is the most impor-
tant asset and that Is spent even
more lavishly than money.
He never thinks of a homo and
children. He cant afford them
and doesn't want to be bothered.
He knows what he wants" and
won't listen to preaching.
He gets tired Of a girl when she
ceases to amuse or stimulate him.
and he changes girls with as
much conjunction as he changes
restaurants. When the spirit
moves him he departs from ono
set of haunts to another. Know.
ing neither loyalty nor gratitude,
he doesn't feel In any way bound
by any one or anything, SO II a
girl starts to care for him seri-
ously and deeply--she's IN for d
heartache when he tires and
marches on ruthlessly to the
next"
He doesn't want to marry. And
II he did-what thinking Sirl
would risk life partnership with
him7
He wants to be delighted
,ieased = stimulated. But lis II
worth doing7
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head, have my horses and dogs
but I'm going to move away. I
told you that. didn't II"
1T believe you did"
Ledvfth stared at his book with
lack.luster eyes, then, almost Inn
perceptibly shifted his gaze craftily
askance:
There's no use pretending to
you, Quarren: Is there?
Quarren said nothing.
"You know all the gossip-alr the
dirty little fats divers Of your
world. And you're a sort Of doctor
and CONFIDENTIAL
You're mistaken. Ledwith." he
said pleasantly. I'm done with it."
A Pathetic Meeting.
How do you mean?"
"why. that I've gone intota bet
ter business and I'm too busy to
be useful and amusing any longer
y Ledwith's dead eyes stared:
IT heard you had dropped out
were never seen about. Is that
true7"
Yes"
Found the game too rotten?'
"Oh, no. It's no different from
ary other game-a mixture OF the
same old good and bad. with good
predominating. But there's more
to be had out OF life IN other
games" 49,.
yours Is slipping Nphony pictures
to the public. with Dankmere work.
ing as side partner, isn't It"
ouarren said pleasantly: "rf
you're serious Ledwith. you're .
liar" -.
After q silence Ledwith saidi
do you think there's enough left
of me to care what anybody calls
me2"
Quarren turned: "I beg your
pardon. Ledw1th: had no business
to make you such an answer"
Never mind. sse In that last
year-when I still knew people
and when they still knew me-you
were very kind to me. ouarren."
why nof7 you were always de-
cent 10 me. 49, .
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skidded dangerously at times; mud
flew and 80 did water, and very
soon Molly had enough. So they
tore back again to the house. Molly
to change her muddy clothes and
write letters, her husband to return
to his beloved stringer. ouarren
to put on . pair of stout shoes
and heather spats and go wander
ing off cross-lots-past woodlands
still dripping with golden rain from
every leaf. past tiny streams
swollen amber where mint and
scented grasses swayed half i'm
mersed: past hedge and orchard
and wild tangles ringing with bird
music-past fields Of young crops
Of every kind washed green and
fresh above the soaking brown
earth.
Swallows settled on the wet road
around every puddle; blusbirds
fluttered among the fruit trees; the
strident battle note of the king.
bird was heard. the unlovely call
Of passing grackle, the loud en-
thusiasm Of nesting robins. Every
where a rain-cleansed world re-
sounded with the noises Of lesser
life, flashed with its color In
million blossoms and in the deli
cately brilliant wings lowering over
them.
Far away he could see the river
and the launch. too. where Sir
Charles and Chrysos Lacy were
circling hither and thither at full
speed. Once. across a distant hill.
two horses and their riders passed
outlined against the sky; but even
the eyes OF a lover and q hater
could not identify anybody at such
d distance.
So he strolled on, taking roads
when convenient, fields when It suit
ed him, neither knowing nor caring
where he was going.
Avoiding big house amid brand
new and very SNOWY landscape ef-
fects he turned aside into a pretty
strip of woods; and presently came
to little footbridge over a stream.
A man sat there. reading. and as
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-12

Delightful Romance in Which Beautiful Girl Makes
Supreme Sacrifice For the Talented Young
Man She Loves. *-...-

, Ledwith was now picking at his
fingers and Quarren say that they
were dreadfullX SCARED and NAL.
treated.
You've always been kind to
me-" repeated Ledwith. his extinct
eyes fixed on space. "other people
would have halted at sight Of me
and gone the other way-or passed
by. cutting me dead. You
sat down beside me-"
Am I anybody to refuse7"
But Lsdwith only blinked ner-
viousIy down at his book. presently
fell to twitching the uncut pages
again. .'.e..
Poems" he said; scarcely what
you'd think I'd wish to read, Quar-
rem: poems Of youth and love-"
You're young. Ledwith-if you
cared to help yourself
Yes. II / CARDIFF I cared. In
this book they all seem to care;
youth and happiness care; sorrow
and years still care. Listen to this:
You who looked forward through
the shining tears
OF April's showers
Into the sunrise Of the coming
years,
Golden with unborn flowers
I who look backward where the
sunset lowers.
Counting November's hours
Butt don't care. I care no
longer, Quarren."
d. That's losing your grip"
He raised his ashy visage: I'm
trying to let go. But it's slow
very slow-with a little pleasure
-hell's own pleasure"-He turned
his shoulder. fished something out
OF his pocket, and pulling back his
cuff, bent over. After q few mo.
ments he turned around calmly:
You've seen that on the stage,
I fancy" o..
Otherwise, also"
quite likely. "I'vr known a
pretty woman"-He ended with a
weary gesture and dropped his head
between his hands.
: Go Be Continued Tomorrow
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-12
DETER'S voice broke little and
he bit his lip hard. I can see
now that it's true enough-I

HETERS voice brOk0 q nttlo ana
he bit his lip hard. I can see
now that it's true enough
suppose even you won't deny It"
go on"
"Well-well. in the first place It
was-was Miss Arlington who told
me. She only guessed it-she didn't
know anything definitely.
He choked suddenly.
Perhaps you know that she's
chucked me-" he went on in hoarse
defiance. Perhaps it's even for
your sake-I don't know don't
carev
He ran a finger round his absurd
ly high collar.
II suppose you think IL serves us
rtght-us Dennisons-for trying to
get in with you," he went on.
Perhaps It does-perhaps we didn't
know when we were well off--how.
ever, that's nothing to do with IL.
I suppose ! ought to be glad that
I've been chucked before it's too
late--that I'm not tied UP iike-like
Bonnie is
He swung round with sudden pas
sion.
"It makes my blood boil to think
what you've done to her." he said.
ITO think that you've ruined her
ife-that she can't ever undo 1t,
or get away from you 1t
low-down trick you know - you
must have known that she cared
for you. That she always had.
You traded on that-it was a vile.
caddish ."
zone moment''--Philip was as
white as death, but his voice was
perfectly controlled. II suppose
you mean me to gather from all
this abuse-that you've heard Of
Interchangeable t ween my
father and yours. Very well.
But in common fairness I should
like you to remember that your
sister was also party to Il. She
knew exactly what she was doing
when she married me-if, as you
say, married her for money, she
married me for some equally-rot-
ten-reason ."
1--WE no wish to blame her-I
don't. The whole thing In my own
fault-but but to pretend that
II was an unfair bargain, that there
WIS enything more on her side than
than there was on mine-is-is
- twaddlep''
He laughed shortly.
You say that your sister-cares
for me-" He shrugged his
shoulders. Make sure Of your facts
before you speak in future my boy
and let me tell you that, instead Of
being the-fortunate man to have
won her regard. there is someone
else-someone ."
you hariyou damned liar . . ."
Peter was almost sobbing with
rage. He made q furious lunge at
Philip with appraised fist, but Philip
caught his wrist and held II fast In
q grip Of steel.
For moment the two men looked
at one another in passionate antag-
onism, then Philip flung the boy
from him with a sort Of affectionate
contempt.
You'd better sit down a minute
and get COOL" he said, breathlessly.
Peter dropped into q chair and hid
mis- face. He had gone through a
great deal since parting with his Sis
ter that morning, and he was shak-
en- with hystericai emotion.
Philip went out into the hall. He
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Yes; I have been. I'm III. all
right. VIII you have a
seat for q few minutes-unless you
are going somewhere In particular
or don't care to talk to me-
Thank you" Quarren seated
himself. 1t was his instinct TO be
gentle-even with such q man.
II haven't seen much Of you. for
q couple Of years. haven't seen
much Of anybody" said Ledwith.
turning the pages Of his book with.
out looking at them. Then. fur
lively; his sunken eyes rested 4
moment on Quarren:
You are stopping WITH
The Wychiys."
"oh. yes. - I haven't seem
them lately. 80 They are neigh
bors"-hs waved his sickiy coiored
hand-''but I'm rather quiet--I
read q good deal--as you see."
He moistened his blush lips every
few moments, and his nose seemed
to annoy him. too, for he rubbed
II continually.
ITS a pretty country" said
Quarren.
"Yes-I thought 90 once. I built
that house. . There's no use
Of my keeping up my social duties"
he said with another sinking
glance at ouarren. 80 I'm giving
up the house"
Realty"
"Haven't-you heard so. haven't
your"
Driven to wan.
He kept twitching his shoulders
and shifting his place continually.
and his fingures were never still,
always at the leaves Of his book
or rubbing his face which seemed
to itch; or he snapped them ner.
vously and continuously n he
Jerked about his seat.
II suppose" he said slyiy. "peo-
pie talk about me, Quarren."
do you know anybody immune
to gossip. inquired Quarren. smil-
ing.
mo; that's true. But don't
care anything for people. -.
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BY Garrett p. Serviss.
Eminent Astronomer and Authority
On Subjects Of Scicny fic
Interest.

Eminent Astronomer and Authority
On Subjects Of Scieny fic
Interest.
II WAS greatly interested In read
ing the other day some shrewd
remarks on the character and
manners of the fox, written by c. d.
Stewart, whom admired years ago
for his oddly romantic story Of The
Fugitive Blacksmith"
The fox In in many ways the most
interesting of all the quadrupeds,
and anecdotes Of his cunning are az
absorbing as the more thrilling
stories Of tigers and lions. I had
some acquaintance with Reynard in
my boyhood, and It was decidedly
educational. I obtained then an I'm
preston which has remained unob-
liberated, that intellect Is Lot the
exclusive possession of man.
There were performances by
foxes, some Of which ] saw. and
many Of which heard Of from eye
witnesses, that, IL seemed, could
only have been the result of infer
ence from acute observation. How
could any theory Of mere uncon.
scious nervous response to external
stimuli explain q fox's action when,
being pursued, he leaps upon q
fence, or log. or rock, takes a long
jump In q direction different from
that In which he was running, for
the evident purpose of making a
gap In the trail of scent that his
passage over the ground leaves for
the dogs. and then puts off at top
speed toward q new quarter.
A fox will leap across q stream,
or will mount upon a fence and
then jump far off from It on the
same side from which he had ap-
preached It. resumina his flight in
nearly a reverse direction. although
the dogs were in sight>at the time,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-12
Ready for
School (?
BY w. A. McKeeyer.

H hE transference OF your child
from the all-day play period
to the lockstep situation of
the schools tends to have some
thing of the effect Of heavy
shock to his mind and body. Have
you done everything reasonable by
way of preparing him for the try
ing ordeal?
The school records show that
during about the second or third
week OF the new autumn term
there are marked irregularities
both Of condition and behavior
loss of appetite and vigor. nervous.
ness, unsustained mental effort and
various forms Of minor idleness.
1t is the first marked reaction fol-
lowing the opening of school. The
reduced air supply, the lessened
physical exercise, the shock Of
discipline and the other restrictions
placed upon the sensitive young
nature here begin to do their work.
BUT parents can make use Of
many simple but effective meas
ures for preparing their Children
to Withstand the depicting tenden.
cies of changed environment: and
perhaps somewhat as follows:
d Try to have your child enter
school on the first day of the term
flushed with the bloom of superb
physical health. Put him through
q two weeks routine of health
regulation as nearly perfect as yo,,
can make 1t. Improve the dietary.
regulate the hours Of sleep and
Oh the meals to a system. Increase
the exercise IL necessary,
Prepare the child's mind for the
shock OF school regulations, MANY
little ones are timid and afraid az
new teachers and strange class
rooms. Much can be said and done
by the parents to quiet these nery-
Gus forebodings. It is far more i'm.
portant to instill confidence and
poise TO meet the crisis of the new
school term than to incite the young
mind to successful accomplishment
by means Of threats and warnings
Of failure.
Especially, do not lash your child
into a frenzy of anxiety about his
lessons and a spirit OF competition
with his mates. Rather help to
make the school a place of true fel-
lowship and cooperation.
Send your boy or girl to the very
first new session of the school fully
equipped with every necessary in
strument of good work. II he must
borrow certain books, 20 without
some OF the lesser supplies, listen
In when he should be busy with his
own tools. his probable failures
should be made a demerit mark for
you. Determine not to omit a single
minor detail here.
Dress your school boy or girl for
health, comfort, convenience and
for inconspicuous behavior, II his
garments are no far below standard
as to attract the attention of other
children, you may expect his recita.
tons to be disturbed accordingly.
II he IL overdressed - and this
fault Is far more common - then
there will be arrangements ana
lack OF the cordial relations neces-
sary for his democratic assocIa.
tons with the others. Make his
clothes blend with those of the
common crowd. Put him into a
complete and confidential fellow.
ship with all, 20 that he may become
a happy. spiritual comrade OF every
worthy young member Of the school,
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FROCKS FOR
SCHOOL
BY Rita Stuyvesant-

VyoUR kiddies' clothes for the
first few years at school should
be distinguished by their sim
plicity. and should be becomingiy
chosen. Models that are easy to
clip into in the morning and that do
not require too much of mothers
precious time. sre composed Of
bioomers and O slip-on frock. with
no fastenings.
Galatea or crepe fabrics in navy
blue. brown or tan are smart. and
do not soil readily. The frock is
made with short sleeves and a
round neck. and there may be a
bit Of shocking done in contrast
ing worsted. A collar and cuffs and
linen wiz freshen the frock consid-
erably. One might have several Of
these sets to have them always
ready to haste on. No belt In worn
with these loose frocks, and there
may be big pockets Of unusual de-
sign II preferred.
Tricotine and Jersey are repre-
scented among the heavier mate
rails, and are almost always made
with boomers for convenience. Even
for the child of seven, we see the
Jumper frock. to be worn with a
guimps. A kid belt or string sash
Of the material may be used. One
must keep simplicity in mind II she
wowuld achieve success with the
clothes OF the school child. ~
Slip-on sweaters are warm and
comfy for school, and are smart
when made In the dark tones. Tan.
brown, navy, taupe, black, Harding
blue and green wool may all be
chosen. Models with long sleeves
and deep round necks may be worn
with q dimity guimpe with collar
and cuffs turned on the outside, or
one may have several effective
vests and cuffs that may be at.
the neck ID attractive. A narrow
hid belt In either black. white, tan
or red should be worn.
To accompany the sweater there
might be q skirt of pleated plaid
wool, attached to q lining. Small
remnants Of plaid may be pur-
chased reasonably and made up
quickly into these small skirts.
Wooden socks and low shoes are
warm for school and are decidedly
smart. too. Simple hats Of duve.
tyn, or tams Of velour. are liked
by the younger set. ....... ~,
Top coats Of camel's hair, cut
along the lines Of q polo coat with
loose regular sleeves, are entirely
suitable for school days. and reach
TO the knees. Darker coats are
perhaps better, though, for the
child who n a bit careless and in
ciined to son her clothes readily.