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New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
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Letter from Leslie Prescott to the Gay Little Marcuise, Care of the
 Secret Drawer, Continued

Letter from Leslie Prescott to the
 Gay Little Marcuise, Care of the
 Secret Drawer, Continued
 Wait here" I said to my sister and left her abruptly, disregarding her surprised and anxious look. She did not seem to understand what she had done that we all should leave her 50 abruptly to her own devices. I remember thinking. little Mar pulse, to myself, that Karl was alto- sether too lenient with her. and my lips frightened rather grimly as thought Of what John would do with her if she went into one of these tantrums.
 Arriving at my room, I took the Jewel, case which contained the pearls from my bureau drawer and hurried back to Alice. She was sit ting just where I had left her, and had the same look of indecision upon face.
 Here are the jewels, Alice" I exclaimed as I dropped them into her lap. NOW I hope, as you have gotten your wish, you will not make me any more trouble over them. l solemnly promised Karl I would never part with them, and I gave him this promise not so much be- isuse they were iptrinsically valua- blsi as because. knew they meant 90 much to him. l. may not mean much to you. but to me promises are binding, and I considered this one so binding that I even braved Johns great displeasure to keep it.
 God knows I don't want this necklace. Ever since I have known the pearls were real I have been made unhappy by them. They have meant the traditional tears to me, and this is chiefly because you have been so unreasonable about them.
 T cannot understand your atti- tuie, but the why of wherefore you should feel as you do. hereafter will have no effect upon me. I give them into your keeping. and l hope they will not bring you aS much annoy Rnce and sorrow as they have 10 me. never want 10 look upon them again"
 was 90 angry I had not noticed that both John and Karl had come into the room, and was greatly sur prised when Karl came quickly for ward, and picked up the case from Alice's lap. With it in his hand he turned to me, standing beside my husband, who had put his arm pro tsctinEly about me.
 T am sorry, Leslie" Karl said de- cidedly, that you have had to break your promise to me and let this csee and what it contains go out Of your possession. These pearls were yours They have been yours ever since I bought the first one as q boy. and hoped that thse Sonld go
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24

The new boat which the kind Wiz ard made for the little fat Captain was much better boat than the one which the Pirates had taken from him. It was easy as pie for the Wizard 10 make better boat, be- cause he had so many fine magical charms.
 So, you may be sure, the new boat had everything you could think of inside 1t to make it nice and comfort able. And, there was a fine little engine which went Putt! Putt" and needed no attention whatever Everything ran by magic.
 We will sail right after the Pir- ates and recapture your boat just the same" Walters daddy said, flor it was wrong for the Pirates to take your boat and they must be pun ished."
 Yes" the little Captain agreed, Tt was very wrong for them to take my little boat, and even If l have a much better one now, we must teach them lesson."
 Far ahead of them. they could see the water and the little ca ptain said, T can tell by the direction they are taking, they intend landing at Fly ing Fish Island. there is 8 nice store there and they want to get supplies.
 Tt looks as il. they will reach the island before Ee catch up with them" Walters daddy said.
 Don't you believe it." the Wizard laughed, This magic boat hasn't really started 10 go yet" And he pointed his wand at the little Putt, Putt engine and the new boat skipped over the water 90 fast, it made great waves stretch way out behind it.
 "Ha!" the little Captain cried. we are gaining fast What shall we do when we catch up with the Pirates"
 T have thought of nice scheme," the Wizard said, "Walter's daddy can be a policeman. for I can easily make policeman's clothes with my magic. Then, when we catch up with the Pirates, Walters daddy can play like he arrests the Pirates. This will frighten them very much and teach them that 1t is much better 10 be or dinary people than 10 he Pirates! Then, when they promise they will never take anything which does not belong 10 them again, we can let them all go homs to their mamas!"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
Menus 6r a Family
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Breakfast--Baked apples, rolled oats. thin cream. creamed dried beef on toast. buttered toast, honey, milk, coffee.
 Luncheon-Eggs in nests creamed carrots. bran bread, grapes, milk, tea.
 Dinner-stuffed pork chops. can died sweet potatoes, apple sauce, creamed turnips, pimento salad, prune pudding, whole wheat bread, milk. coffee.
 A child under school age should not be given creamed dried beef for his breakfast nor pork chops for his dinner. Eggs for his luncheon fur n.eh the protein for the day that is usually found in meat. The prune pudding Is rourishing, while milk and whole wheat bread together with the fruit and vegetables round out the menu, making it we'll balanc- ed and easily digested,
 Eggs in Nests
 Two cups hot smashed potatoes, 4 tablespoons butter, 1s cup milk. eggs, ? tablespoons grated cheese, salt and pepper.
 The potatoes should be put through a ricer or very carefully and thor 'oughly mashed with a potato mash er When smooth add butter. salt and pepper and beat well. Beat in milk, keeping potatoes hot by the side of the fire. Beat in cheese. The mixture should be light and moist.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24

taris vine, he went to her at once and sat beside her.
 Its no use, dear" he said, gently; T can't keep away. Now, Nancy, what do you want me to do?"
 What do want you to do?" she whispered. half unconsciously re- beating the words, and then a reali- zation of her great trouble. her great loneliness surged over her, and sch traised her eloquent, sad eyes to his, saying-"Help me-Malcolm-- help me-somehow."
 "Yes, dearest, yes, of course I will.
 Its hard. Non-darling! you've no idea how hard it is"
 "Yes, have. Malcolm"-she looked at him piteously-"but-of. Malcolm, you don't know what I went through with that man! You don't know It was like q living death--oh. I mustn't talk like that Forgive me, Malcolm-forEive me, dear"
 Forgive you" Sweetheart When I love you 90 I'm just holding myself together lest break all bounds and tell you how I love youl I can't help it. Nan-I must take you in my arms--iust once-please-my little girl"
 (Continued in Our Next Issue)
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24

More or less milk may be nsede, depending on the potatoes.
 Butter individual baking dish, and half i'll with mixture. Make depression in the center of eac dish and ''break" an egg into eac cavity.< sprlnkly with salt and per per and bake until the whites al set.
 Creamed carrots are particular Il good with this dish as the creai sauce counteracts the somewhat dr nature of the potatoes. Any cream cd vegetable can be used.
 Pimento Salad
 Six canned or fresh pimentos, cup shredded cabbage, 1 cup dice celery, # cup shopped nuts, mayor naise, lettuce.
 Drain canned pimentos or parbo fresh ones. Cut slice from top ( fresh pimentos and remove seed. Chill. Shred cabbage and let stan in very cold water for an houI Drain. Combine cabbage, celery an nuts with mayonnaise. Fill pimentc with mixture and serve on . bed ( shredded lettuce or hearts of hea lettuce,
 One tablespoonful of the cabbag, celery and nut mixture without tn pimento can be served to the junio member. Plain lemon juice and oliv oil Is the ideal dressing for salads 10 small people.
 Copyright, 1924, NEA Service, Inc.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24

from you to your daughter and SO on down, after you and I should both be dead.
 "They meant so much of my youth to me.
 q can see, however, that retaining them would mean too much unhap- piness to you, so I take them back into my own keeping. They can never belong 10 Alice. Immediately I shall put them in safe place, and I shall add codicil 10 my will leav- ing them to John or Johns daughter and yours. There they will rest un- til my death, or until Alice comes to her senses and asks you and your husbands forgiveness for all the trouble she has made you.
 When you married your husband, Leslie. my love for you became friendship. Otherwise I would have never married your sister.
 T shall remember this unseemly outburst of temper on the part of Alice with great concern, because know that unless she tries to curb her mgovernable rages, they will lead her into dire consequences. Copyright, 1924, NEA Service, Incl
 Tomorrow: This letter continued.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24

It's the little "pestery" things with which the children come run ming in that keep a mother busy. Mrs, Mann of Anytown often re- marked,
 A cinder in the eye. little cuts and bruises-all that sort of thing. Most mothers are perplexed as to what IS best to do. Here are a few simple home remendies that might he cut out and kept ready for emer- gency:
 For cinder in the eye-Have an eye-dropped handy. or an eye-cup will do just as well. Wash the eye out thoroughly but do not touch it. If the particle cannot be washed out it's a good idea to see the doctor about it.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
BEGIN HERE TODAY

The body of Douglas Raynor is found in the early evening on the floor of the sun room at Flower Acres, his LoHg Island home. Ray nor has been shot through the heart. Standing over the dead man, pistol in hand. Is Malcolm Finley, former sweetheart of Raynor's wife, Nancy. Eva Turner. Raynor's nurse, stands by the door with her hand on the light switch, In moment Nancy appears. white-faced and terrified. orville Kent, Nancy's brother, comes In from the south side of the room. And then Ezra Goddard, friend of Finley; Miss Hattie, Raynor's sister, and others. enter upon the scene. Detective Dobbins heads the police investigation. An autopsy reveals that Raynor also being systematical- ly poisoned with arsenic. Now comes Lionel Raynor, son of Doug las Raynor by an earlier marriage, with the announcement. that his fathers will bequeaths everything to him. Nancy, however, knows of another will that was witnessed by Grimshaw Cannon, g hired man.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
ONE FRIEND TELLS ANOTHER

The fame of a successful remedy is often spread far and wide by women telling one another of its merits, as is evidenced by letter written by Mrs. Delbert Bush of Masena, N. Y. She writes: T was in such bad condition I could hardly walk, a friend who had taken Lydia E, Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with excellent results advised me to try 1t. It has given me back my health and | cannot praise 1t enough There are women every where who have been benefitd by Lydia F, Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound and gladly tell their friends and neighbors about 1t.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
The "Get-Away Plans" Madge
 Carefully Made

Katie's face clouded quickly at my laughing promise to take something along to defend us from an airplane attack.
 Dot way you always do," she said s bit sulkily. Maybe eef dot old Chinamans follow us down road und find out ware ve haf peeknik, you laugh oder side of your mout. l don't believe you mean to take any shooting gun nit you, at all"
 "Yes, do, Katie, honestly" said, making my voice emphatic in order to satisfy her, But when had made my escape from the kitchen faced the humiliating fact that It was not alone the wish to keep my promise 10 my little maid that was behind my sudden decision to put Into my dress the little silencer pis- tol Lillian had given me long ago.
 It was the height of folly, l told myself scorntully, to think that dam ger of some sort threatened me be- cause Marion had imagined a face at the window. had seen flat smudgy footprints upon the veranda roof. and Katie Shad found what looked like a torn Chinese laun- dry ticket beneath my window. There were plausible and common sense interpretations of all three in- eidents, was sure.
 Nevertheless. the touch of the tiny weapon against my side was very reassuring. when, after seeing that the children were dressed and get ting everything ready for the drive 10 Marvin. I took the little pistol and thrust it into my dress where I could reach 1t readily.
 "Oh, Meesis Graham"" Katie's voice. dripping with woe. greeted me when. after seating Marion and Junior at the breakfast table. where Mother Graham was already finish ing her morning meal. I went into the kitchen. T no tink I can go"
 Why Katie Hesitated.
 Why not, Katie" I asked equa- bly, for knew the reason for her dolor and the remedy.
 Because I forget Meester Ora ham und his breakfast You know. he got to take dot first train, but dot an hour yet, and all of you most ready to start He no oop yet, so I vait, get breakfast for heem.
 What nonsense. Katie" I replied, purrosely accenting a note of scorn in my voice Fix his breakfast and leave # in the oven, with his melon in the Ire box. Jim can serve 1t to him and cook an egg if he wishes it."
 "vot" Katie exclaimed, mortified, Dot Jeem feex an egg for Meester Graham No. dot nefer will do. Meester Graham he no like dot, He life eferyting always shoost SO"
 Now I know that Katie would have made no fuss at all about Ieav- 'i+H O. iiA'~"i III 'IiT pNVA LOl iA1c' " 4th most foreign horn women and many of our owu older feminine genera tion--Mother Graham Is a striking example-katie believes that the man of the house is not only the head of the household, but a crea- lure set apart and high above all others, who must have the best seat at the table, the choicest titbits of
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY

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 Well, Mrs. Raynor," Lionel said Tt rests between you and me. then as to who inherits my fathers es- tate, I have here the will that names me the heir. If you produce 8 later one, giving you the right to it have nothing more to say. But you must put up the goods"
 Why have you never been here before, Lionel?" Nan said. Why have we never met?"
 "Oh. to be frank, I rather re- sented the governors marrying again. and I think didn't care about seeing the new incumbent Now, if we're to share the property I suppose we'd better call a truce until the settlement can be made"
 Why a truce? Why not a per manent friendship-whatever the outcome of the settlement?.
 Lionel looked at her accusingly T don't form friendships with peo- pie who-who tried to poeon my father!"
 Nan shrank as if from a blow, and Dobbins thought this a good time tc thrust q question at her.
 That reminds me, Mrs. Raynor,' he said, "is this book yours?" He held out the little volume.
 "Why--where did you find it7' she asked, where did you get that?''
 Hidden behind some other books on your bookshelf. Is it yours?"
 A sudden and decided change came over Nancy Reynor.
 Yes she said, raising her chin with touch of obstinacy, "yes it it nline.'
 Why did you buy it."
 "Because-becaise I thoueht somebody was poisoning my husband and I wanted to learn the truth about it"
 Dohbins almost laughed outright at this absurd story.
 You know. do you not, that he was being poisoned-and that you are suspected of being the poison er?"
 T know it." Nan sat bolt upright now, and her head, held high, was defiant in its pose. Can you prove it."
 T don't advise you to take that attitude. Mrs. Raynor." Dobbins said, not unkindly. Tt won't get you anywhere"
 No, don't, Man." said her brother. "Yon've got a hard row to hoe. but we're all back of you and if you'll just tell the truth, ii vii lall be smoothed out very soon ,
 "Smoothed out, indeed!" Miss Matte bristled. T insist on the fullest investigation of my brother, death. I can scarcely believe Mar is responsible for it, but I mus know. Also, I want to know abou this will business. Can't we sent for Grim Cannon, and get at some
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
TWO ARE INDICTED

Providence. Oct. 24--sigmund Rand of Central Falls, David Marks. for long time in the employ of the New HaN4n railroad as detective, and George E. Esq, alias Joe Esq, of Warren, were jointly indicted yesterday by the grand. jury on a charge of conspiring to transport and conceal liquor in Warren last August. Marks was also indicted on three separate Kidnapping charges and on one charge of burwlary. These cases resulted from alleged bootlegging and hi-jacking" opera tions in Warren.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
FINED FOR ACTIONS

Worcester, Oct. 24.-Miles Burke arrested on q charge of throwin stones at automobiles returning iron the K K. K. meeting at the fai grounds here last Saturday nigh was fined s25 when arraigned in dis trict court here yesterday He ap pealed
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
DAILY FASHION SERVICE
COLORFUL STRIPES

For sports wear nothing can be more youthful and smart looking than this combination Of Roman stripes and pleats, joined by a wide leather belt. The coTorful stripes give chic to costume and the loose At and the full skirt afford the free dom and ease that is most essential,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
BUssEs ARE PERMITTED

Hartford. Oct. 24.-The public utilities commission has denied the petition of H. J. Collety, Victor S. Curtis and other residents of Cen tral avenue, Waterbury for an order to prevent the Connecticut Co. from operating busses over the avenue.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
Darn ntagons1ly

Darn stockings diagonally across the weave instead of with it. so it will give as the stocking stretches and have less tendency to break again.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
Tor shoes and Rubbers.

Keep a large denim bag in your closet to hold rubbers and overshoee so they do not get thrown on the floor and give an untidy appearance.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
Gossip;s Corner
For Dougllnuts,

A teaspoonful of vinegar added to the fat in which you fry doughnuts will keep the doughnuts from be- coming fat soaked.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
Panels Break Line,

If flounces are not used about the bottom of skirt, panels are usually applied so that they break the line.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
Soft and Graceful,

The new gowns for winter are cut so that they come together in front with points like jsbot. They are very soft and graceful.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24

The steel pins with the round black heads are better for pinning patterns than the common variety since they are much sharpter and
 make smaller hole in the material.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
Practical Goats

Goats that button instead of wrap and are double breasted, are coming 10 the front for winter, They are very practical
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
NRn Irin1n1inr

One of the newest trimmings for the evening gown is the addition of tulle ruffles weighed down by beads.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
Leave Tn E1aEea

When making pies do not rub the shortening into the flour too thor oughly. It should be left in small flakes.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
Stove Polish.

A good polish for the stove Is made by melting mutton fat and adding 10 1t as much stove backing as tt will absorb.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
.CuUs like Minis

Smart new coats have cuffs either plain or melon shaped that care heavily furred and may serve az muffs.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24

on the wrong side before embroi. dering the buttonhole edge. This makes a strong finish that will not tear out easily.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
Soda or Ammonia

Soda or Ammonia For cleaning and for laundry pur-
 poses hard water should be softened
 by the addition of washing soda or ammonia.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
Ee Ammonia,

Sponge off the chidren's ruhhers occasionally with water containing ammonia. This will keep them from becoming dingy.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24

Rub egg stained spoons and other badly tsrnished articles with salt be- fore they are washed.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
Plaid Popular.

Plaid IS particularly smart this season when it IS combined with a plain material
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
For Baked Apples,

When baking apples prick the skin with fork and they will not burst,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
Ffn Rolled EtsI,

Egg sauce is the proper accom- paniment for boiled fish A few
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
One Egg Enough.
Make Better Pins,

One egg will thicken a cup of milk for cup custards.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
HORIZONTAL.

HORIZONTAL. I. Mother of Achilles. 6. Inclose. .. Dim again. 14. Roundup. IS. Tribe of Indians. Is. Part of>circls, IS. A row. 1s. Japanese coin. 20. Fear. 22. Theta Nu Epsilon. .3. The strenuous president. 24. Pioneer. 2s. Note of scale. 27. Soft drinks. 2s. Fashionable assemblsge. 31. Sports. S2. Bishops hat, 33. High voice. 34. Attain. Se. Article. 37. Puts in tune. 41. Pabylonian god. IF. Encountered. A. Satisfied. 4S. Big bird. 4s. A continent. 4s. Dogs foot 4s. Uniform. so. Language. 52. One who acts S3. Revere. 54. Makes a noise like a horse.
 VERTICAL. i. Has faith in. 2, Spontaneous generation. & PsrodiSt. {. IL is
 $. I am. [. Common title. S. Kettle.
 2. Entrance. 10. Additional troops.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24
WiU Not Tear.

rt child's dress is to be scslloped about the neck baste bit of tape
New Britain herald., 1924-10-24

Ii. Native of Asiatic country, 13. Worry. Is. Skill. IT. The silent president. %. Abandons. 21. Wants. 24. A Pacific island. 25. Property taxes. 2s. A tribe of Israel. 80. Meadow. s5. Mexican dish. sS. Frequents, 3s. Strike gently. S9. Western state. 40. Fresh. 4S. Hue. 45. Always. { @ 1T. To grow old. 4e. I.
 sI. Old Englieh (abbr.) S2. Article.
Evening star., 1924-01-11

PIANOs-Fine practice, ss5; voae ss5; Knabe
Sl75. A. F. Arnold. 1923 G st. NV.
PLAYER-PIANOS (Aeolian), like new; sacri
fee S275. Ampico. Marshall & Wendell. like
new; make offer. A. +. Arnold. 1928 ST
Evening star., 1924-01-11
PERSONAL.

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT RAPIDLY REDUCED.
Wonderful French method used pr bella
Ieedendecker, ID. c.. 1877 st. NV FIR Ss4g.
SHAMP0olNG, SCALP TREATMENTS. FA-
cial massage; manicuring; will go to your
home Adams 3473
Evening star., 1924-01-11
CHAUFFEUES FOR
YELLOW CARS

We pay the highest wages in
the city. New men average 28c
net on every dollar they take in.
This is our busy season and
your take-in will be large. Your
pay increases as you stay with
1s.Apply 1888 10th st.n.w
Evening star., 1924-01-11

boohBlSDER and all-around forwarder
wanted George A.. Simonds & Co., 6l1 18th
Evening star., 1924-01-11

FORD 1923 T0UR.-Run less than 5000 miles:
3 frst-elass tires. large lock wheel, speed
ometer parking and dash light, other extras,
Can't be told from new car toriginal paintl.
Cash, ST5; weekly payments. So tincluding in
surancel. No title. no Endorsement, no finance
Co. AZ Mo. ave. NV. Fr. 1OSIo.