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The Washington times., 1922-11-14
HEN KNTGHTHOOD WAS IN FLOWE]
\ WOrld-FamOus Story of the ALL Con.
quering Power of Love Over the
Heart of the Willful and Beau.
tiful Sister of the Auto
cratic King Henry VIII.

walk was that, and how rich 10 a
man who has laid up such treas-
ures OF memory TO grow tn"
sweetcr as he feeds upon them.
A rich memory is better than
hope, for II lasts after fruition'
and serves US at a time when hope
has failed and fruition is but--a
memory. All. how we cherish IL
in our hearts. and how II comes ut
our beck and call TO thrill us
through and through and make US
thank God that we have lived. a<d
wonder in our hearts why he han
given poor undeserving US so
much.
After we arrived at the summer
house. Jane listened. half the time
in tears, while / told her all about
Mary's flight.
Shall ] ever forget that summer
day A sweet briar entwined our
enchanted bower, and. when !
catch its scent even now. time
vaulting memory carries me back,
making years seem as days. and ]
see it all as / saw the light Of noon
that moment-and all was Jane.
The softly tapping river, as it
gently sought the sea. sang in
soothing cadence of naught bu,
Jane: the south wind from his flow
cry home breathed zephyr-voiCed
her name again. and, as 1t stirred
the rustling leaves on bush and
tree, they whispered back the same
sweet strain: and every fairy voice
found its echo in my soul; for there
it was as twas with me, Jane.
Jane. Jane"
have heard men say they would
not live their lives over and take
it's meager grains Of happiness. In
such infinite disproportion TO it's
grief and pain, but. as for me,
thanks to one woman. I almost
have b the minutes numbered all
along the waS. and know them
one from the other; and when 1
sit alone to dream, and live again
some portion of the happy past, l
hardly know what time to choose
or incident to dwell upon, my life
is so much crowded with them all.
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An Interesting Story
Of Early Welded
Life.

the money and is just too proud
to say so. This zelda corporation
may be near the rocks. ] shouldn't
bc surprised IL poor Max was hound
to save il at any cost. If he's as
good as all that. it's worth doing
him a good turn. too"
| made no reply, absent.minded-
'ly taking il for granted that
WAS going to be an actor in Miss
Mays drama. ] plunged into my
own work and didn't think Of the
other ma atter until some time later
when Miss May interrupted me
with an apologize little cough and
IA request for a minute.
ITS all fixed for tonight. We're
to meet the boys at 1880 at"
But I'm not able TO CO. L said,
waving away the suggestion. I'm
busy tonight. It's matter l
cant set aside for anything what
ever. And, of course. this is your
plan. You'H be all right without
me-"
But, in spite OF my declaration,
I felt almost abused to think l
must give the evening to Tom anu
Carl when / wanted so much to
take my place i'm the scheme Miss
May had developed. / felt all the
worse when she accepted my de-
cision, saying:
"Oh, dear! I'm so sorry. l
know you would have enjoyed
being there. I'd offer to try to
change to this noon, but Ralph
couldn't make Il"
"Of course" I said. You have
to suit your time to Mr.. Lacy's."
But I didn't feel as bright and
chippier about II as my tone might
have Indicated Miss Mays next
comment, however. turned my
mind in another direction.
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BY Aline Michaelis-
Limitations.

Tim JENKINS grimly stood one
day to watch the Smithers
~ pass; their chauffeur In his
livery gay, their car which shout.
ed class. AS from the doorway
of his shack, he saw that limousine,
his frown grew threatening ana
black while envy turned him
green. For Smithers that is well
enough" the neighbors heard him
wall. "but II I'd try that sort OF
stuff, they'd park me In the jail!
Some folks get everything they
please, while others. like myself,
can't keep q chunk of bread ana
cheese upon the pantry. shelf. the
jinx camps right beside my door
and holds his jubilee; some fellows
have enough and more. but no such
luck for me-" Jim wove a sorry
spell. poor chap, with every word
he spoke: he set his feet into trap,
his neck beneath n yoke. The boy
who blubbers: mot for me- VIII
likely prove that's true; he'll get
no sugar in his tea. no rabbits IN
his stew. Each time he gives such
brainiess cries. he hands himself a
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When d Girl Marries

thing distrait in her manner. Then
briskly: Now ! must get in touch
with that boy at once. Wen have
to take Park out to dinner-or
lunch-and make him arise to his
occasion.
You're serious. now" ! asked.
OF course, We can't afford to
lose a client like Hoadley's Hats.
And we can't have a concern like
that going begging because silly
old man thinks it's more impress
sive to be in new business like
importing dear knows what than
to keep up fine old things like
hats. We've got to seize this OPP
portunity, and it's Parks chance.
too. I'm 80 glad for him.
"But what does Wayne Parkin-
son, 3rd, know about hats?' de-
handed, divided between astonish-
ment and admiration.
"We'l teach him" said Miss
Nav, briskly. you've been doing
their copy long enough to know a
Tot more than you realize. 1f Park
keeps the old force and let's EN-
run things and doesn't interfere
with established customs until he
knows enough to establish a few
new ones. he can't go very far
wrong. And. OF course. he can
count on Ralph's help. Really, |
think II will work out excellently.'
'It may" ] agreed. even more
delighted over the fact of Miss
Mary working out this plan than
et the scheme itself. And now
that you've decided on what he
is to do, of course Park will obedi.
ently'do It," :.
"Of course well all stand by, and
I do believe this will be the making
of,tfiat boy. shouldn't be sur
prised II IL was the making of lot
of folks" pondered Miss May seri-
ously. Maybe that Hoadley needs
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THE STRANGER Rhrii'ing Rnmanss
STORY OF MYSTERY, LURE AND INTRIGUE

was slight shock to see him
again. Still odder was 1t that in
some way he had made her think
aga.n of Uncle Jim" whose face
indeed was no more than the dim
NEST half-memory Of her early
girlhood.
II wonder II that is why I en-
gagged him." thought Joan, smil-
ing. IF so. IL was absurd OF me;
there is no resemblance really
even less than none. now that he
has shaved his beard. I think
liked him better with his beard.
But I suppose footmen can't wear
them"
Joan splashed joyously in the
marble bathroom adjoining her
bed-chamber, and changed into a
charming muslin frock. A little
later she came down to the hall,
singing TO herself; the new man.
servant had passed out of her
head. At the foot OF the stair
case. however, she met Mr.. Deane,
looking distinctly worried.
About this man Goodenough,
whom you required me to engage
as a footman. Lady Tallbois." he
said, IT have done so, of course.
But do you know much about him
had he any references?"
No" said Joan, calmly, 1T
know nothing about references and
I do not think they are ever
much good. He seems to me just
the man that is needed here"
IT cannot help feeling doubtful
about it, nurmured Mr.. Deane.
"Why?" Is he no use at his
work."
Yes. as far as that goes" ad-
mitted Deane. 'he seems to know
his work particularly well, and
Pond is very pleased with him.
He is a good type for a footman:
though somehow / should not have
thought II had been the man g
line. I confess we need men bad
ly now and they are hard to get.
But. forgive me for mentioning
it," added Mr.. Deame uncomfort.
ably, II have had a sharp lesson
against engaging people who are
not thoroughly vouched for There
was a man called Floyd who serv.
ed here-he came apparently with
good references. but they were not
enough: II has transpired since
that some or them were forged.
was to blame for. not investigating
further. The end Of II was un.
pleasantness--indeed, tragedy"
Joan's brow clouded
II do not wish to talk OF that"
she said. ut shows. Il anything,
that the greatest care may prove
useless; in any case had nothing
to do with IT,. II would be absurd
even to consider that dreadful af
fair In the matter of my engaging
GoodenouRh."
"weIl--of course" agreed Mr.
Deane.
"I wish the man TO remain.
believe he will make a faithful
servant. and will be responsible
for him"
Your ladyship's word is law.
said Deane with a bow. and he re
I tired.
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TWO-PIECE FROCK


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They are among the seasons new.
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A blouse of French blue crepe,
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A velvet skirt is the foundation
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Several different blouses. Of vari
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The new lace.tunic blouses are
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Platinum gray with a slip Of
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The Persian georgette over
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underslip is to. select one shad,
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Many OF the readyAto.wtn,
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May. IL think We have yohr
man"
Manager or purchaser"
"He ought to buy" Miss May
said with an air of assurance.
We'll, well-' croaked Max lload-
ley. you do astonish me-you do
for fair. win he have the ready
money!"
Miss May gave. me a shrewd
look.
II think that had better be left
for later when we are assured OF
our clients interest" she replied
evenly.
quite soz-quite so. When
could you arrange an interview!
II shall want to go over the de-
tails with Mrs. HARRISON Then
we must have a talk with our
client. Suppose we call you to-
morrow and arrange an appoint
ment," said Miss May with a ga
voir faire which made me want 10
laugh or cry over the blessed old
dear--I didn't know which.
I'm being dismissed for today,
said Max Hoadley, half to himself.
lie got to his feet. In his
chastened and somewhat puzzled
manner there was something OF
respect at once dignified and
humble that became him very well:
Now what do you think OF
that?" I exclaimed, borrowing an
expression from Neal.
''I think very well OF it," re-
piled the astonishing Miss May.
IL think this is just what we want
for Park" ...-
My-sakes-allvev' I cried fer
vently. You are the most amaz-
ing persoh I've ever met. Did you
have all this initiative hidden away
>from the first? All this pep
ut took Ralph Lacy to bring me
out" said Miss May. with some
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The Rhyn,ing Optimist

knock; he gets no rainbow shirts
and ties, no costly rubber stock.
For each "I can't' makes added
lines he dare not pass across; the
chap who such a chorus whines
will never be boss. ~ alluz knew
I'd have to fail" the hoboes sagely
sigh, and so they take the boxcar
trail and beg for slabs Of pie. The
limits, walling men around are
those themselves hdve set; u
can't" has every time been found
the sickest slogan yet. IL you'd
arrive on Easy street: don't try
Jim jenkins plan; but bravely
tackle any feat with gleeful shout,
"I cafv'
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By John Goodman.

E<T AM well acquainted, your
ladyship." said the man
u gently, with everything
that concerns the service in a
gentleman's house.
It came into Joan's mind that
ne would make a most impressive
footman.
You are somewhat altered since
last saw you, she said. you wore
a beard, I think"
"I-have removed 1t, my lady, that
I might have better hope of EN-
ployrf1ent In this capacity
Your name?"
Isaac Goodenough, my LADY,"
"It has a dependable sound"
Oaid Joan, smiling. well, she
= added with "a sudden impulse. Il
will engage you. Go to Mr.. Deane.
who has charge Of everything, and
tell him I wish you to be installed
as footman. ] daresay they will
find a livery for you. We are
short-handed."
ct thank your ladyship," said
Coodenough with most respect
ful how and drew back. Joan
rode on her way, rather silent and
pensive. Philip urged his horse
alongside. He had listened to the
conversation without making any
comment, and he looked more
amused than surprised.
"Do YOU think that was wise,
dearest?" he said.
"Wiser' answered Joan, ct don't
toov. He is the first servant
have ever engaged. What has
wisdom I'd do with it?'
lyon > are the most impulsive
darling 4 ever knew" laughed
philip. "what a way to engage
footman! You know nothing about
him. do you?" e,
mot much, certainly. But I
think he is honest. like MS
face"
apo your" said, Philip rather
dryly, I should say II is the face
Of, a man who. has led a peculiarly
cheduered career"
F.WelI. 30 have L." smiled Joan,
bso we ought to suit each other.
"where have you seen him be-
fore?"
,"The first day / ever came TO
Xnayth, when I was a shilling
tripper. I met him on the road ana
he begged from me-though hard'
Iy can call II begging. | gave him
.sixpence. The curious thing was
that he refused half a crown, say.
ing he did not want to rob me OF
nd much" She described the rest
Of the incident as they rode into
the gardens.
"And that was before you ever
knew Of your inheritance. JoanT'
asked Philip.
why. YES. I learned OF IL the
very next day, in London"
Philip made no answer. He was
silent and thoughtful until they
had dismounted. The horses were
taken by a groom. and Joan went
up TO her own quarters She won
dered whv the face OF the tail Wav'
farer had remained 80 persistently
in her mind MANY time she
had thought OF him = nee that
fret meeting; 20 much so that u
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ADVICE TO THE
LOVELORN
BY Beatrice Fairfax
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:

nEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
~ know that you can help
me In an affair that ] believe
Is serious. l am corresponding
with a young man know very
little about. He writes very
nice letters to me very often,
hut girl friend of mine, the
best friend ! have, tells me that
he is just having fun with me,
and does not care if I answer or
not. She was in the same city
he is in. and found out through
a friend OF his by accident. She
saws IL he gets serious, II is JUST
the way he gets with all the
girls. MISS Il. u.
COME girls are always attend
~ ing TO some other girls pusi.
ness. aren't they. What a bunch
OF cats most of them are! This
Young lady In particular may be
Jealous IL you derive any pleas
ure from the young mans letters,
keen on writing TO him. But don't
take him seriously. until YOU know
him better. shope your friend
SEES this answer 10 your letter.
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THE WAR ON
CANCER
BY Brice Belden, M. D.

" HE great drive against can.
Ger is taking place during
Il this week. Certainly there
are the best of reasons why the
public should be well Informed
as to the symptoms and treat
ment of cancer. since the disease
has spread considerably during
recent years. .
The American Society for the
Control of Cancer points out that
while up to July, 1919, 16,433
American soldiers were killed or
died of wounds or disease In the
great war, no fewer than 10000
persons died Of cancer in the
United States during the two
years this country was involved
in the war.
Cancer causes one out OF every
ten deaths of persons above the
age of forty in this country,
and in persons above forty can
Ger is more prevalent than tuber-
culosis or pneumonia.
There are 100000 persons In the
Unitel States now afflicted with
some form Of cancer, while thou
sands of dollars are wasted an.
nually on worthless cancer
cures"
Cancer Is not a constitutional
nor blood disease and involves no
hereditary taint.
The origin of the disease is as
vet unknown, but assiduous re-
search has led TO the accumula.
ton of a vast amount Of data
which are of definite value with
respect to treatment. 'H
Definite symptoms precede every
cancer. II they are needed the
disease is durable.
When the Tuberculosis problem
was first tackled by organized
forces the situation was ap.
palling. II all cooperate there
would seem to be no reason why
the cancer campaign should not
be as successful as the one
against tuberculosis.
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her she would he with Brandon on
the road to Bristol, gaining on
any pursuit we could make at the
rat" of three miles for two.
The Search.
We secured the forest far and
near but. of course, found no
trace. After "a time rain set in
and one of the gentlemen escorted
the ladies home, while three Of US
remained to prowl about the woods
and roads all night in a soaking
dri2Zle. The task was tircsome
enough for me, az ii lacked mo-
tive. and when we rode into Berk-
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cley Castle next day. a sorrier set
OF bedra ggled, rain-stained. mud
covered knights YOU never saw.
You may know the castle was
wild with excitement. There Were
all sorts of conjecturcs, but soon
we unanimously concluded it had
been the work Of highwaymen. of
whom the country was full. and
by whom the princess had certain
ly been abducted.
The chaperons forgot their gout
and each other. and Jane, who
was the most affected OF all. had
n genuine excuse for giving vent
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By Charles Major.

" HE thought never occurred to
either OF us then that he
II would be taken at his word.
Bold? ! should think he was; l
never saw anything like 1t! ! have
not told you tenth part Of what he
said to me that day: he said anything
he wished, and 1t seemed that ]
could neither stop him nor re-
taliate.
Half the time was angry
and half the time amused, but
by the time we reached Windsor
there never was a girl more hope
1essly and desperately in love
than Mary Tudor" And she
laughed as IL it were huge joke
on Mary.
tied matters with me for all time.
Idon't know how he did it. Yes |
She continued: THAT day set
do - sand she launched forth
into an account of Brandons per-
fections, which l found somewhat
dull. and so would you.
We remained a day or two at
Windsor. and then, over the OBJ
Jections Of our chaperons, moved
on to Berkeley Castle. where
Margaret Of Scotland was spending
the summer.
We had auother beautiful ride
up tho dear odd Thames to Berke-
ley. but Mary had grown serious
and saw none Of It.
Reckless Fools.
On the afternoon of the ap-
pointed day, the princess suggested
a hawking party, and we set out in
the direction of the rendezvous
Our party consisted of myself.
three other gentlemen and three
ladies besides Mary. lane did not
go; | was afraid to trust her. She
wcpt, with difficulty, forced her
self to say something about a head
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and when we started to follow
took up the wrong scent. a snort
ride made this apparent, when
came in for my full share OF abuse
and ridiclle for | had led them
against their judgment. was
cred ted with being blockhead,
when, in fact, they were the
dupcs.
We rode hurricdly back to the
point Of MarN's departure ana
wound our horns Justify, but my
object had been accomplished, and
I knew that within twenty min
utes from the time ! last saw
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dangers and was so loyal to Vseii
and daring for its love. She had
shown "A little fcverish excitement
for a dav or two, but il was the
. fever of anticipation, not Of fear
or hesitancy.
Soon the princess was out OF
sight, and i waited for the others
to oycrtakc me. Whey they
came up was greeted III
chorus: where is the prin.
cess?" | said she had gone off
with her hawk. and had left
me to bring them after her.
held them talking while | could,
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wv Illlu me DuINIldStl
w parroted Max Hoadley
in his most raucous tone.
What l say" replied Miss May
with a serenity and potse all the
more charming in view of the
flag of color which rode high in
her ckeeks. I'VE have the very
man in view. If you'll give us
two days, ! think we can promise
that Hoadley's Hats will be in a
fair way to continue with a clever
man at the helm-ready 70 go on
with the business and the name
you've made"
That's astonishing" wheezed
Mr.. Hoadley.
81 wouldn't call II astonishing"
admonished Miss May in the tone
of school teacher to the class
Ounce. This is an advertising
office with wide fields of activity
A lot of-important men consult
us in one capacity or another.
And whatever sort of opportunity
knocks here"
But Max Hoadley interrupted
with an appreciative guffaw:
"As you We're saying when
came traipsing in-you might as
well set up establishing a sort OF
social service for young men who
haven't found themselves"
Exactly" agreed Miss MAY.
refusing to be disturbed or agitated
d into offering any explanation she
wasn't ready to give.
''Then IL 7 get you. you have
found somebody you want to di-
rect toward me and Hoadley's
Hats?"
That's correct" agreed Miss
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TO her gricf and went to bed-by
far the sa fest place for her.
What was to he done? First we
sent "A message 10 the King, who
would probably bave us all flayed
alive--a fear which the chaperons
shared TO the fullest extent.
Next an armed party rode back to
look again for Mary, and. if pos
sible. rescue her.
The fact that | had been out
the entire night before, together
with the small repute in which !
was held for deeds of arms, ex-
cused me from taking part in this
bootless crrand. so again ] profited
by the small esteem in which ]
was held. ! say ] profitcd, for |
stayed at the castle with Jane.
hoping 10 find my opportunity i'll
the absence Of everybody else.
Jane Receivers.
All the ladies but Jane had rid
den out, and the knights who had
been with mo securing the forest
were sleeping, since they had not
my incentive to remain awake.
They had no message 10 deliver,
no duty to perform for an absent
friend. A thousand. Only think
of il. | wished it had been a mill
lion. and so faithful was / to my
trust that ! swore in my soul ]
would deliver them, every one.
And Jane loved me! No more
walking on the hard, prosaic earth
now; from this time forth l would
fly: that was the only sensible
method Of locomution. Mary had
sad: she told me- So" Could it
really be true? You will at once
see what an advantage this bit of
information was to me.
hoped that Jane would wish
TO see me to talk over Mary's es.
cape-so I sent word TO her that ]
was waiting, and she quickly
enough recovered her health and
came down. ! suggested that ~e
walk out to A secluded little sum-
mer house by the river. and Jane
was. willing. All. my opportunity
was here at last.
She found her bonnet, and out
we went. What an enchanting