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New Britain herald., 1925-11-03
A Wife's Confessional
 Adele Garisons New Phase REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

by which one could determine her reaction to the handsome face bent above her. But into the eyes of the man watching her sprang a look so full of pitiful tenderness that l. observing them both. turned my own eyes away, feeling that had no right 10 witness the emo- tion so starkly mirrored in Hal Meredith's face.
 Do not try 10 speak" pr. Mere dith sald lrurriedly. Just nod your head or shake 1t for one question. Do you know me-"
 She nodded ever so slightly. but an involuntary expression of pain crossed her face as she did so, and the physician uttered a remorse- tul exclamation.
 'I won't ask you to move a mus cle again." he said. And I won't hurt you any more than I possibly can help. But I must see how badly you are injured"
 ScHkFhtuut Iou
 With hands infinitely tender. he undld the bandages and looked carefully at the bruises on her throat, shoulders and arms. Then he replaced the bandages and turned 10 Mother Graham.
 'I must congratulate you," he said. You have done the only pos sible thing and done 1t exceedingly well. Rest and quietness are the only remedies, and know that you will zee she has them"
 He added a simple direction or two for the liquids to be used when Katherine should first be able to swallow anything, then turned to the quiet pathetic little figure upon the bed. and put his hand upon hers. Apparently 1t was the ordinary casual comforting ges- ture of a family physician. but guessed that it was in reality 8 caress, all the more impassioned and tender because he had no shadow of right 10 give 1t.
 T shall see you again tomop- row" he said, then held out his hand to Mother Graham.
 "I leave her in the best Of care," he added with low bow. and my laws face never held a more gracious smile than that which illumined 1t as she acknoTl- edged his tribute.
 You won't know her by tomor- row." she said. then turned to me with an imperative gesture.
 Margaret, see that Dr. Meredith has some hot coffee before he goes" she commanded.
 Thank you, already have been hountifully served" he hurriedly interrupted. In another minute we were in the hall and he was say ing, with return to his profess sional manner:
 How soon can you be ready Mrs. Graham? We really ought to get to that man as soon as possi- ble"
 Copyright, 1925, by Newspaper
 Feature Service, Inc.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03

Peter Rabbit looked up. Then, without even stopping to say good by, away he ran. You see, Farmer Browns boy was heading right straight for that old post. Stooping over, he picked up the board. He was going to take 1t back up to the barn. My. you should have seen Danny and Nanny Meadow Mouse take 10 their little heels! They squcaked with fright and away they ran. Farmer Browns boy apologized, but they didn't hear him.
 Your poor little sc&mps," said he. Were you living under there I'm sorry 10 give you such 8 fright" Then he looked very care fully to see if there was a nest. Of | course there wasn't a nest, and then he concluded that they weren't living under that board at all. but were just hiding there. He went whistling up the Long Lane and on his shoulder he carried the board.
 As for Danny and Nanny Meadow Mouse, they also continued on ur the Long Lane. But they went by a series of little runs followed by stops. You see, there were no little i paths for them up there. They rar from one shelter to another. and in each shelter they stopped tc look and listen for danger. You see, it was a very dangerous triI for two such little persons. They had been lucky that so far no ont but Blacky the Crow had discover. cd them. Presently, as Danny rar from one little clump of grass tt another, great black creatur, sprang. Danny squeaked witt fright, for two black paws had al but landed on him. In fact, the, had landed on his funny littl short tail. Nanny Meadow Nous had wanted to squeak, but sh
 wisely had kept her mouth shut
 Just in time she had seen BlacI
 Pussy the Cat, So now, with he
 heart going pitter-pat, pitter-pat she crouched under the grass and holding her breath, watched to SC If Black Pussy would catch Danny
 She expected every second to SC
 Black Pussy with Danny in he
 teeth. But Black Pussy seemed { be having difficulty. She hadn
 caught Danny. Nanny couldn sthink how Danny could have es
 caped, but she was sure he ha escaped. She could tell that he ha
 by Black Pussy's actions. Don , you let her get you. Danny. Don , you let her get you" she ker saying over and over under he
 breath, a
 , You may be quite sure that Dan : ny had no intention of lettin } Black Pussy get him - not if Il ; could help himself.
 , Copyright. 1925. by T.,w. Burgess) The next story: The strans
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03
@o Much Efficiency
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habit sha attempted to take a third. She was firmly but not roughly checked by a surprisingly strong arm, In the mere fraction of second she could feel the muscles of the efficiency man tighten like cords of steel.
 Forward" he commanded.
 So they went forward again.
 q said two steps, not four" he told her quietly. "Now-again."
 Once more the hateful demon stration Of scientific dancing was repeated. And after that again and again. From rage and confusion, Constance's mind turned to aston ishment. II. Hedge danced very well. To be sure. his conception of the artistic was absurd and impos- sible; yet what he did at all was done perfectly. She could not but marvel at 1t.
 Thank you; that will be suffi- cient," he said abruptly, as they reached the center Of the room again.
 Constance, upon being released, fell back a step and stared at him 1 in bewilderment.
 Better wasn't it?' he asked. Same principle exactly, but re- duced to an economic basis"
 He encompassed the youthful audience with his glance, and then looked significantly at the hostess. She remembered herself.
 Let me present Mir. Hedge" she said coldly.
 He stepped forward and shook hands with each person.; just one firm shake apiece - no superfu- ous saving of the air. There was Nest boy. The Holander and Nor rison youths were grinning In a l puzzled fashion. As for the girls. it was obvious that the efficiency man vas a thing of interest.
 Milie Mintern could think of no reason in the world why she should not smile at him; so she did -- charmingly. H. Hedge interpreted it unerringy.
 If you please" he said, advanc- ing.
 "I should be delighted" said Mulie.
 She was too. There was a cer- tainty and sureness about eff. ciency dancing that interested her It was a trifle abrupt, perhaps; 6 little too precise. Yet it was new different. And she felt quite secure in the firm grip of the dark-hairet stranger.
 After Millie, the efficiency mar found other cases to be disposed of There was Clara Gushing, for in stance; and after Clara there wa; Maudie Van Nest, who possessed none of her brothers disdain. Ant then came Hildegarde Forrest ant Marion Johnston and Florrie Rich mond.
 It was, therefore. not withou justification that Constance va annoyed at Florrie. Why should
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03
Letter from Leslie Prescott to th, Little Marquise. Care of the
 Secret Drawer

Have you missed me. dear little secret conlldant? I have missed you very, very much. Being able to talk 10 you means so much to me, tor although you never answer. you arc most discreet and sym pathetic listener and l always feel much comfort cd after l have pour cd out my whole soul 10 you.
 First Of all, am going 10 give the usual excuse for not writing to someone for a long time, but in my case it is true. l have been so busy lately that really have had no time 10 send you the letter l wanted 10 send and any other kind would be perfectly futile,
 Secondly, l really have been afraid that Johns mother would finl the whereabouts V Of our secret drawer, Two or three times lately I have come home 10 lind hor sit ling al this lovely old desk where always write my l"uers tn you which makes me feel so much nearer, so much more sympathetic.
 When l have found Mrs. Pres rott scated hero, she has made the excuse that she had come to my sitting room 10 Sec me about some thing quite important and not hnIiug mo hcro hal dccilel 10 write letter while waiting for me.
 Of conrsc. Little Marquisc, knew this vas oI nonsense es- peciaIDy as | founl inc papers in one oi my drawers in confusion as though she had hurried 10 put them back when she heard my step in tho hall. l am satisfied she is still looking for the secret drawer in this desk and am afraid that some day she will md it.
 l expect to go over 10 Ruth Burkc's shortly, but you may b.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03

dish. Children who follow this story and cut out the paper dolls every day will have d complete set of Pilgrim dolls by Thanksgiving.
 Miles Stanlish was no longer a young man. Still he was strong and athletic, and brave and courageo In war. 'TWas he who defended the Pilgrims from the attacks of the dreaded Indians. He was their hope and their refuge for without him they would have perished by the arrows of the hostile red men
 The captain strode back and forth across the room deeply bur jed in thought. his hands clasped behind his back. At the table sat John Alden, his young friend and household companion. As the cap tain strodc past, his armor and weapons cla:tcred and clashel but Alden did not appear 10 notice. He Was deeply engrossel In his task of writing letters,
 (Color Miles Standishs armor a silver grey. His gloves, boots and belt are Of black leather.)
 Copyright, 1925. Associated Edi-
 tors, Inc.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03
Menus Ja a Family es:y!;t1aS5:22ll|o:2HE e; S HE:S :::::: ;:::

Rrcaktas'-- Orange juice. cereal, thin cream. crisp graham toast. cornm'al criil'c cakes. syrup. milk. rottor.
 Luncheon - Cream Of tomato soup, croulons, htluce sandwiches, grape juice pudding. milk. tea.
 Dinner Rolled flank of beef, mashed potatoes, baked squash. .apple-celery nut salad. ginger bread with whipped cream, bran rolls, milk, coffee.
 Ia spoonful Of whipped cream Is serNej cr each cup of tomato creL'b 'oI9 Inc food value is in- C. ~>'~i Most children get too little To" is .I-F diet and cream is sn a"bLt' 'ssoi fat. Whipped cream shon .. Ss nsej not as a garnish 10 a dessert already rich in fats but ss real food where it is needed,
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03
G9SsX GS

sure that before l go, l will ;Ike all the letters 10 you from our se- cret hiding place and put them in my safety deposit box down at the bank.
 One Of the reasons l have been so busy lately Is that for the last two weeks Jacks mother has been trying 10 run the children. She has succeeded in antagonizing Hanna end almost made out little Jack a liar 10 his father. finally had 10 have my husband tell Mrs. Pres colt that she could not stay here if she did not stop It. Of course, she was awfully hurt and insulted and after she had given me T ter rible tongue flashing, she rcsorted 10 her usual tactics of walking out Of tho room like a tragiCal queen.
 wonder, Little Marquise, if alter grow old l will think that mere ycars give me superiority over all young people. am sure that Jacks mother has never had tue eNptllCnC"S III Ille that l nave and yet she will not for one mo- ment give m" the benefit Of a doubt when it comes 10 some thing 10 be decided between her Judgment and mine.
 Only to you, Little Marquise, will I make the terrible confession that l wish John were an orphan. You know that hN and I have had so many little disagreements and nov that we arc quite content it s' ems too bad to have an old woman like his mother make us all this trouble. expect, however, that all mortals have 10 have something 10 worry them on this earth. lf moi, they would be too happy and mover reach for heaven. Copyright, 1895. NEA Service, 1nC.l
 TOMORROW - Letter from Leslie Prescott to the Little Mar pulse, care tho secret Drawer.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03
Hal Mercdith's Tenderness Is Lost
 on Katherine

Hal Mercdith's Tenderness Is Lost
 on Katherine
 Something vague, indehnable. in Lillian's manner puzzled me as l went back Into the dining room. There was no reason for amuse- ment that could see In the situa- ton confronting us. But mirth cer- tainly had its part in the expres- sion of her face when she coun- seled me 10 make haste in getting to the hospital in order 10 evade Dicky. There was something be- sides mirth In her eyes. also, -- a sort Of cat-eating-the-canary look : but had no time for speculation. and put all conJectures aside as l spoke crisply 10 Dr. Meredith.
 They are ready for you now up- stairs"
 He sprang to his feet, almost upsetting his coffee cup. realized then that the generally poised phy- sician was ss near 10 common or dlnary "jumpiness as a man could well be.
 Shall we go up then-at once 2" he asked hurriedly.
 "of course," I answered. Come with me-"
 led the way from the dining room, Dr. Meredith close at my heels, and went Up the stairs in the same fashion. I guessed that he was longing to pass me and gain the upper story more swiftly. How ever, by the time we reached Kath- erine's door he had himself well In hand, and outwardly was what knew. he wished to appear a physician luckily happening to be within call when an old friend and associate needed him.
 Mother Graham met us at the door with stiff nod. but Dr. Mere dlth extended hls hand, which she could not Ignore. and the next sec ond he was bending deferentially over hers.
 How fortunate that you were
 
 able 10 take charge at this time,' he said, delicately emphasizing the pronoun. Mother Graham visibly preened herself at the tribute and a touch of gratifed vanity softened the austerity Of her face. ' Tive done the best I could" she replied. Will you look at Mrs Bickett now?"
 "DO Not Try 10 Speak"
 I had looked nowhere else since entered the room. Katherine lay nulescent on the bed, a pitiful little figure, eyes closed In utter exhaus. ton. and her bruises hidden under hastily arranged bandages satur, ated in cooling lotions. Did she know that Hal Meredith was in the room, or was she too spent 10 care The quAetion was unanswered eyer when he crossed the room to the bed and uttered her name in care fully professional accents.
 Mrs. Bickett! Will you look q me, please ."
 For Katherine's eyes. when th' hred lids lifted, held no expression
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03
BEGIN HERE TO-DAY;

John W. Brooke, wldower and hardware magnate, upon leaving town for several weeks, arranges with firm of efficiency engineers to take charge of his household during his absence, He falls to say anything about this 10 his three grown children. Constance, Billy and Alice. But they soon hear of 1t, when
 H. Hedge. assigned to the job, assumes control Of the Brooke mansion, settles himself in the masters suite and turns the li- brary into an office, He drops into the music room, today, while Con
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03
Grape Juice Pudding

"EdHC bu"t l'unulne
 Two cups grape juice. Is cup cornst1r"h, ] tablespoon butter 2 cggs (whit"sl. f'w grains sal. l-i 10 5-4 cup sugar.
 1T the grape juice is tart use 3-4 cup sugar. Dilute cornstarch with enough cold garpc juice 10 pour easily. Heat grape juice and when boiling stir in cornstarch. butter and d few grains of saI. Cook. stirring constantly until mixture is clear. Beat whites Of eggs until stiff and ir!, fold into grape juice mixture and turn into individual mods. Chill and serve with cus- tard sauc" ma Io wiih the yolks or the eggs
 Copyright, 1925, NEA Service,
 1nc.)
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03

As for the gown, she knew that was all right
 stance and some friends are having an impromptu dance. He insists on showing them the scientific way of stepping about 10 music. H. takes Constance in his arms and steps out. ITO the left tWo," Hedge commands.
 NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 Constance found herself obeying but upon the completion of tho second step. wholly from force o
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03

"of course. I do not consider him a proper person to enter this house."
 Constance swayed and her cheeks famed,
 Understand me-" said Hedge politely. q do not mean that he is an improper in the ordinary sense. do not regard him as dangerous. He is merely useless, futile, a waste of time. He has no place in econ- omy, domestic, social or otherwise" l. Constance opened her lips to speak, but no words came.
 Such being the case" continued the efficiency man, "I am amazed that you dared to bring that per- son into the house.
 Next: Scientific poker.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03

there is plenty to eat, and there are no end of hiding places. ' l wouldn't care to stay there in the summer, but in the winter it is wonderful. Nanny and I talked 1t all over and decided that we would move up there for this winter, So we're on our way. We're taking our time, you know, because there is no particular hurry about getting there. So far we've had a very pleasant journey. Blacky the Crow was the first one 10 make any trou- ble for us. This old board came In very handy"
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03
Keeps Pickles Fresh

Put little bag of mustard and
 horseradish in the mouth of pickle
 jar and the contents will not mould.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03

Who travels never knows when he May face 10 face with danger be.
 Nanny Meadow Mouse.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03

If you've never seen one, you've read about them In humorous maga- zines, so you'll have no trouble with No. 1 horizontal.
 HORIZONTAL 1. family row.
 5. To squander.
 g. Exclamation of sorrow. IS. Green film formed on copper
 articles. Is. Sickness. r. Work of skill. IS. To sin. 19. Exclamation of disgust, 20. Devoured, 21. Abounded. 23. College rank, A. Falsehood. 26. Finishes. 29. Vats for storing green fodder. 31. To close with wax, 33. Rosy. 35. Pin holding bobbin on sew
 ing machine. 37. Eon. 3s. Native metal. 39. Dspatchers. 42. Sedition. AS. Employs. 46. Icy rain. AS. Child's air toy, 50. Japanese coin. 52. To collect. 55. Package. b7. Measure Of cloth 5s. Upright shaft. 60. To ventilate. 6l. Night. G2. Secret procedure, 64. Opposite of specific, SC. Thick shrubs, 67. Drain. GS. To liquefy. YERTlC.L 1. To splash. 2. To peel. 8. Listens. 4. Seventh note in scale :. Semi-precious stone. 6. By. 2. To scold constantly, | &. PerislGd. 9, Part of verb 10 be.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03

The next story: The Strange Escape of Danny Meadow Mouse"
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03

The Travellers Are Waylaid By Thornton W. Burgess
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03

Next: Scientific poker.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-03

TOMORROW Letter from Leslie Prescott to the Little Mar pulse, care tho secret Drawer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-20
CONVICT CHASE
/. / DIES DOWN
No Reports Of "Three Men"
Being Seen Lately

Din Of the chase after thrcc fugl.
two murdcrcrs from Oregon state
ponitontiary died away in Seattle
Thursday. Sheriff slarwich locked
up his riot guns again and sent,
extra deputies home Police Chief
scveryns went vacatIonIng and po.
lice strollcd as usual about town.
For several hours not soul has
even reported either TO police or
sheriff that i've Just seen three
roughly.clothod men with rifles
speeding In car"
Focus Of the Pacific Northwest
search for Tom Murray, James vii.
los and Ellsworth Kelly shifted TO
Oak Grove, a suburb OF Portland,
up the willamette river. A motorlst
living there rs said 60 haze been
kidnapped by a man supposed TO be
Kelly.
The motorist. 7. T. Hcrrall, was
nearing home when a man stepped
out and demanded at the point OF n
revolver that Herrall hnul him baclt
to Portland The holdup man said
he was Kelly.
Horrall took the man in his ma
chine about 900 p. m last night.
and drove about ns the man directed
until $3.50 a, m. when the suspect
left him at both and Alberta st.
Hcrrnll said the man appeared un.
certain as to what TO do
Tho story also Hubstantlates the
belief OF police that The three con.
Turn TO Page Z, Column -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-20
SHIP TO LEAVE
FOR s. F. ON
SATURDAY
Put Final Touches on Navy
Plane for Hawaii Hop
TRIP TO SET RECORD
Largest Craft in the World
Built by Boeing Firm

L'lNAL touches were given the
l. Phi. scattlebulit navy patrol
plane, a. the noeing airplnnc plant
south Of tho city. Thursday.
'rhc mkc.off for San Francisco
ia planned FOR early saturday" said
T.. ~. Johnson, superintendent Of IN"
plant. under whose direction the
huge cruiser was built
The ship win hop from San
Francisco for Hawaii about scp,cm-
her !. accompanied by two smaller
planes
New mir history viii he written
when Lieut.. Com, J n strong. In
command. and II r. Davidson. nAyl'
eating officer pull their is tons
81 steel aud wood into the mir sat
ur,iay morning.
Rico Boia and H. q sullivan.
engineer officer and chief mnchau.
icinn. viii have charge - the tan.
dem engines driving two fourbinded
sticks" launched In the radio
room in the fusclase viii 10 h. D..
Thornton. chief radio mcchanician,
lie will keep In touch with land
stations during the flight
asst coats OF paint and dope"
were being applied 10 the pBis
po.foot wings and touching her up
from the nose Of her naccilc TO her
rudhsr. 81 feet away
she'll make the gan Francisco
trip a, 100 miles an hour. il Is
planned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-20
MAN HURT
BY AUTO
CRASH
Driverless M a C hin e
P lunges Down
Spring ST. Hill

II Wild dash down Spring H..
l. driyerless automobile ran two
blocks thru crowded traffic. hitting
a pedestrian and street car and
ending up by crashing into the
National Bank Of Commerce build
ing on Second ave, Thursday noon.
The injured man, Robert Baird
Tourist hotel. was taken TO the city
hospital He was cut and bruised
The automobile had been left
standing at the curb on the Spring
st. hill al Fourth ave. by its owner
Gilbert Mcneil. 1905 23rd ave. An
other car driven by w. S. Robson
Of Victory Heights, backed into the
parked car. causing IT to break
loose.
The machine ran down the hill.
scattering traffic. II struck Baird
knocked him down. hit the back
end OF a street car on Third ave.
and plunged down the hill to See
ond ave. where II hit the curb and
ran into the side Of the bank build
ing. breaking Off wheel as its
Wild flight came TO a halt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-20

As she stood by my bedside and
held my hand and told mo OF her
love for mankind l felt that some.
how had ldnship with her, great
as she is.
Her personality, her eternal youth,
her cheerful and witty conversation.
leave me overwhelmed. and memory
Of her and her visit to my bedside will
be the last Thought to lingcr in my
memory when ! pass on
II is so delightful. but It is over
whelmlng. and I cannot write more.
Thank you kind Mother schu'
mann.Heink thank you 80 much
And God bless you and Keep you
long on your mission Of cheer and
kindupEe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-20
STAR BUNGALOW
A REAL HOME
All Furnished Up and Ready
for Public Inspection

The Seattle Stars typical Seattle
bungalow looked Ike real
honey homo Thursday afternoon.
Craftsmen and decorators ar.
ranged furniture from Tho STANDARD
Furniture co. in tho rooms OF tho
bungalow on California ave The
1876 by 20 living room looked com.
Portable and the French walnut
suite IN tho dlning room invited ono
20 ST down 10 meal
Tho big white breakfast nook
with its painted, washable
walls and woodwork. looked cool
with gaily decorated table and
chairs. 1t has room for foar per-
sons and in tho hot days OF sum.
NOR the lucky housewife whose
husband buys tho home for her. is
going 10 serve all her meals there,
It's only a few steps from tho cleo.
tric range in tho Kitchen.
Mrs, Clarence Weidcrhold. a
young Seattle housewife. win bc
hostess at tho bungalow during the
time n Is open She will show
folks over tho house and explain
everything from tho laundry room
in tho hagcment TO the big attic
that n handy man can FIX over into
a couple Of rooms for children.
The home win be opened at noon
Friday. II VIII be open every day
from noon to and TO Q,
The bungalow rs located on tho
left hand side of California ave- rs
YOU drive out. between Juneau and
Raymond SITS, Fauntleroy and Gate,
wood cars pass the door.