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He now wished savageIy tina.
Judith was along. Queer that she
and Sandy had parted. Pretty darn
queer. after the trouble of fixing .un
the room. He'd find out ;,oout it
shame if anything had hap.
pened-
For a fragile moment a suspicion
that Sandy might have done sor,e-
thing-might have hurt Judith, took
spark in his thought; made him hot
ly uncomfortable
But this spark died the instant he
saw her. All in white, running down
the stairs. Sandy looked like an
angel in white, that band of bril-
liants in her hair.
He laughed and caught her soft.
appealing hands, thrilled by thu fer
vor of her lips: her singing Happy
New Year, Dcug-oh, happy, hal py
year."
Almost midnight. They sat a. the
table. An cggnog was served.
Abruptly and sadly this recalled
Judith running up the hill, the milk
bottle in her hands. Then he told
Sandy about the meeting and that he
had asked Judith along. But she
wouldn't come, and how strange this
seemed il it was true they hadn't
quarreled.
Bright stains like red petals bloom
ed on either of Sandy's cheeks.
Because if you left just because
they're crowded. they were crowded
just the same months ago,
What did Judith say?-
THAT you wanted to CO."
Il had TO co." Then feverishly:
You see. my aunt is against divorce.
just as my father is. She would still
think j had no right-no right TO
think of you, Douglas"
Judith wouldn't think this:"
"No-Judith wouldn't and
for the first time the whole evening
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sSandy's spirits fell. She thought
with flutter OF vague despair: III
me saw Judith take that picture Of
his the way she did and hide j,
away--if he saw that look in Jul
dith's face - oh. Lord. If he guessed
that Judith loved him.
Then they rode out to the Marina.
1t was raining-a fine, gray mist that
whirled in great. silvery wheels over
the waters. Sandy thought Of the
night of the housewarming. when all
the guests were gone and she had
stolen to the big room on the third
floor.
How utterly alone she had felt
watching that pale finger Of light
trace across the sky. And as she
stood there so. Suddenly and shyly
like the opening of petals. like the
flutter of a song, faint stir
touched along her nerves. Arrcstins,
delicate, unique-thc stir of life
notes Of music dropping On
her heart.
Then she was no longer alone.
hut NuS Will luhS NdAihs
ycarning sweetness.
Even as now. She closed her eyes,
drawing n deep, unconscious sigh.
This happiness would not pass. This
happiness was hers. She felt sud
denly an imperious need of assurance.
She reached one soft hand upward
and laid it against his cheek. Doug
las, if the noblest and sweetest woman
in the world came and said she loved
you. would you still think of me?"
"The sweetest ans dearest has said
it,"
But If someone better?'' And now
both hands touched his face, held it
while her eyes searched and pleaded:
IF someone better? Oh, somebody
fine like Jude?'
Her lips trembled. Then her eyes
closed feeling the sweep of his arms,
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lily: II must run down to the box.
want Allie to get this before Christ
mas"
She flung her old shawl about her
and ran down the front steps. From
the ell window Judith watched alb
sently. a dreary lassitude overcoming
her. He cares for her-it's too bad
I'm the one who's free. :"
Sandy reached the box, dropped her
letters. tightened her shawl, was just
returning up the hill again
Judith pressed her face against the
glass. She said with little startled
moan: "Look-oh. look"
Douglas was striding down. Now
he caught Sandy's hand.
For a moment Sandy's head was
bowed. Then she flung it back,
shaking out her hair. Now she was
laughing now they were looking
into each others eyes and laughing
and now he swept Sandy shout. They
were hurrying down the hill together.
Judith turned away. She told her
self. oddly quiet: That's nice. They'll
go for little ride. don't mind. Why
should ] mind? He cares for her. 9.
God-he cares! Nothing she says
nothing matters
Judith sat in bed, propped with pill
lows. She sat here with a book be-
fore her-that little ESSAY Of Pater's,
The Child in the House" The music
of its phrases soothed her-her own
childhood had none of this exquisite
h. al -
conquered-I feel nothing now-noth-
ing She smiled, refusing TO ac-
knowledge the warm moisture in her
eyes.
But when she heard Sandy at the
front door she switched out the
lights and pretended to be asleep.
Two days later Judith, coming from
work, reached the door just as Douglas
helped Sandy out.
So the three Of them stood there
talking a moment.
Douglas said Jude. ole dear, where
do you keep yourself?r
an my same old shell, Doug. Don't
you hear it clicking after me any
more:"
BE laughed: Wen have to have
another party-I see,- but all this
while his eyes were fixed on Sandy.
When they went in. Sandy stood
at the dresser. her head lowered. Sud-
denly she said: Il can't help it. We
can't help it," She covered her face
quickly and ran into the closing shut
ting the door.
Just before Christmas , letter came
for Sandy. II was from her uncle,
Bob Mcneil
1t changed the world for Sandy.
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ing joyously: Get a move on, En-
I'm stepping high tonight, old lady :"
filled her heart with pain.
Once she heard his mother say as
she paused. hands, wrist deep in the
suds: "You don't see so much Of
Judith: How is she:"
And he answered: Same old daTl-
ing. Of course, See her every day. ="
But only to wave-only to throw
hasty smile. That would be all
from now on
New Years Eve Judith was COM
ing up the hill from the grocery in
Fillmore street. On New Years
Eve, Mrs. Moore made a huge bowl
Of eggnog for her family. This
was a rite in the Moore household.
They had forgotten TO order the
cream.
Judith came up the hill, the bot
ties in her hands.
And she saw him. dashins down
on his way to the garage. He wore
his Tux and you could see the tai
cum and sparkle on his face. How
snappy and gallant he looked.
He stopped abruptly: "Oh, say.
Jude and blushed.
She looked at the milk bottles and
laughed nervously. Were going
to have plenty to drink, Doug
"Say-why can't you come along?
Go on in and dress Gee,
tough. that Hal can't be here.
Come? Aw, be a sport, Jude, and
come along. Gosh, it makes me feel
queer without you. We've loads OF
time. Please, will you? You know
Sandyll love TO have you"
What's the matter, Jude? Say.
something wrong between you and
Sandy? Can't figure why she left. I"
She said softly: mo, there's
nothing wrong between us. She
wanted to leave. We fixed the
room for her coming, didn't we,
Dough-
81 can't. Not now"
"You're keeping something from
me, Jude. j never saw you 50 pale.
Tell me. won't you?"
Judith looked up then and met
steadfastly his eyes. Hers were
lighted-lighted violet stars. She
smiled clear into his face. holding
him with her warm, tear filled eyes.
Then she looked off Mt star--a lit
tie emerald star. There's nothing
TO tell. Doug, Not thing 10 tell"
Suddenly she tucked the bottle I'M
der her arm, gave him little gay
shove. Have good time, ole
darling," and started with a little
run up the hill.
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CHAPTER IS

The incredible happened. Bob Nc
Neifs letter gave Sandy a blissful hint
Of this:
Dear Little Kid-Have q happy
Christmas. I've good news for you. 1t
looks now as though we may soon be
able to slip your shackles. Watch your
step, child. III write more as soon as
I've got the case completely in hand"
Two days after Christmas came q
full account from her uncle.
Keep all this quiet, Sandy. I'm 60
ing 10 start your suit. as I'm now GER
tain ] can win for you. have prac-
tieally complete proof against your
husband. You have grounds enough
now TO win freedom. The girl whose
name has been coupled with his has
turned against him. We've got him red
handed.
I'm hoping to force IL over quietly
as you won't want any sordid recrim-
nations. He ought 10 be glad 10 escape
without any scandal. For your sake,
hope he has sense enough to see this.
I'm any case little kid, you're go
ing TO win. I'm set for this. Then
well see how TO steer your future
course. I'm glad there are still plenty
of the young years left for yOu-so
many more than j had hoped.
Love from your old unk, Bob"
With , starry smile on eyes and
lips, Sandy folded the letter. She hell
it between her palms and stood there
at the foot Of Judith's old rosewood
bed, lost in warm, exquisite music.
NOw-NOW-all things hers-love-
happiness-youth-
Judith entered, unheard-gszed
spellbound at Sandy as az some rsdi-
ant plcture-wstched the flush tint
Sandy's cheeks.
Sandy blinked. shy as one emerging
from a happy dream. I've just ha1
word-I've just got letter from Bob
about-abOUt myself"
Good news. Sandy? You look as
though you'd just Inherited million
dollars"
Slowly. not meeting Judith's gaze.
He thinks he can get me free. Hes
sure Of It."
Judith stood quite still. holding one
pretty hand pinched in the other. -
divorceT'
"Yes."
"Oh! At last. She grew breatblegs.
''rhen-then you can marry Doug
las?"
On the bed were all the Christmas
gifts. Each girl had stacked hers in
a gay pile the gifts they had
given and those they had received
Sandy touched the lace on beautiful
slip Judith had made for her.
Almost insudibly. she answered
III have to wait a year-at least
whole year . "
Only a year, Them
Then, yes"
Judith faced the dresser. On one Of
It's quaint side shelves was the pic
ture Of Douglas at 21-manfulness
fighting down the bOyish sweetness 81
mouth and smooth young forehead.
How often Judith had held this pic.
ture, kneeling in spirit before the
glowing ideals shining in those dear,
straight glancing eyes. How lofty he
always seemed 20 her-how glorious
and fine.
Oh. the night he had caught her
hands. laughing in her face, saying
with all that tender sdmirs ton
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the laugh Of bis lips against her own
IF all the women in the word-if the
five hundred wives of Solomon
came
7 at would still DC I. Doug? 7.
first? You see I've always been so
near to happiness and always just
missed it"
He saw the tears trembling on her
lashes-saw the wh,teness Of her lips.
He said between a laugh and a cry
You poor little kid! But you won't
miss it this time. Ill make up to you
for all that, Sandy-for every last bit
of it
81 wish you'd say that ter thou
sand times, Douglas. You don't love
me as much as ] love you. You
couldn't. No one in the world loves
rs love you"
And that night. too. Sandy stood at
the window, her eyes filling because OF
all that music in her heart. IT can't
help it, she murmured: 81 can't help
it.. It's niue! It's ours" She.
found it so easy to- laugh-easier still
TO cry.
They went on seeing each other
every day-growing nearer-grow~
ing happier until the very summit of
joy seemed theirs.
In the end Of January Bob Mcneil
sent wire TO Sandy: Come down
this weekend. will you? Unlocked
for complication. Don't get toe
alarmed. Fear counter charges"
Saturday Sandy gas back in Santa
Barbara. She stood in the office Of
Bob Mcneil.
Bob handed her a letter: "See here,
little kid-don't get so white. He says
he has the goods on you. know it's
lie. But read this"
Standing there with those burning
words leaping from the pages. Sandy
felt the desolation that is death.
CONTINUED Tomorrow
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Jude. you little nut. Jude. you're
the darlingest thing on the earth !"
-Four years it had thrilled like a song
in Judith's heart.
He loved Sandy. he wanted
Sandy.
She went over TO the dresser and
looked quietly at his image. Sud-
denly she said: Make him happy
oh Sandy, love him we'll"
Without knowing what she was
doing Judith took up the picture.
buried it under a stack of letters in
the lowest drawer of her desk.
Blood swept TO Sandy's cheeks
Tears crowded her eyes. She tried
to say, ~Jude-Oh. Lord, Jude"
Judith smiled. She closed the draw
er softly and walked from the room.
1--WE broken her heart It's
killing her" Sandy pulled the
threads Of the lace. What a perky
little ship in its design. Who thought
of that oddness?
She began lifting her things from
the bed. And suddenly she ran to the
closet and got out her suitcase, crying
bitterly. Nothing good ever comes to
me, Nothing. I've walked on her
. She's dying Of it. I'll have to
leave / can't stay here -
She walked feverishly back ana
forth. She wrung her hands and
asked: what can I do-Lord-what
can l do
When Judith returned an hour later,
Sandy was sitting on the bed, the suit
case at her feet. No color in her white
face save for the dark shadows under
her haunting eyes.
She looked at Judith imploringly /:
I'm going away"
judith asked sadly: @Whyf-
i can't stay here"
Then Judith smiled: AWhere will
you go? You can't give up your job.
Why need you do this;7
Sandy bit her lips, unnerved By
their trembling. She got up, and,
carrying the suitcase to the door,
kept her head lowered. i know
place. A girl in the office told me
Of it-s boarding house. III say I'm
going on a visit How could
/ stay here: / can't
Then Judith went up and put her
arms about Sandy aud looked long
in Sandy's eyes. She said softly: 81
want him TO be happy, Sandy. ]
would let my heart be broken a thou
sand times 10 give him joy. II you
can bring this to him. ! can love you
for it. l can still love you
Sandy cried. She moved her head
sharply and dashed away the tears.
Echoes Of her filled the room
flashes Of her bright, graceful form.
In the night Judith reached out her
hand, feeling along the empty pillow
at her side. Hours Judith started
wide-eyed at the shadows wayering on
the ceiling. They're out tonight
riding together-looking at waters
. they love each other
Then Judith recalled them as they
stood at the bydrangeas-Sandys fin
gers clasped at his neck: the sudden,
glad sweep Of his arms about her
their soft, happy laugh; their lips
meeting.
She was glad then that no one felt
the stiffening of her body: that no
one guessed a. her nails driving
through her palms.
But in the morning and evening ehe
missed that breezy laugh. Sometimes
she said: Il wish IL was year from
nDw-i wish il was settled. But
never guessing that in this bare wish
~he betrayed her sad. lettering hope
. Not settled vet
And she couldn't keep herself from
that window in the closet. Yet the
hight Of him standing at the sink say
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Sandy Tells Her Story
To Douglas, But Boy
Is SteadfaSt
CHAPTER 81.

~ EVEN O'Clock of a clear, wintry evening early in
December Judith down the many steps of
~ the Moore flat.
There was light in the living room next door and
the shades were all uneven This meant Douglas was
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CHAPTER SO

He looked after Judith lingeringly-
Judith going up the hill with a milk
bottle tucked under her arm. Fine
way 10 spend New Years Eve! She
could have come, It wouldn't have
hurt her 70 come
She reached the high flight Of steps.
the door closed on her. Going in to
make the eggnOg-
He frowned impatiently. She could
have come. Didn't need 10 go run
ming up the hill like that.
He went on reluctantly. filled with
regret and queer sense Of loneliness.
Mean TO 90 off and leave Jude be-
hind. Why hadn't be thought Of ask
ing her sOOnerE
lie remembered last year-all those
wears. Now she wouldn't thiuk he'd
forgotten ber-forgotten all those
dear, happy times
A b" got into the ear be suddenly
remembered Judith's eyes-deep violet
stars snd the odd way she said. look
ing Off 10 the SKY: why. there's
nothing 10 tell. Doug. What should
there b. 10 tellT' Saying this and
holding him with her warm, tear
filled eyes
lie idled with the gesr,. why did
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17

tAsiiar'incM ui the Interior. Gen. ei';st i;';'i Office, G ,,siiins.un, D. c., April 3, io.G. Pursuant io thr provisions of Sec. B of the act of July ;, iasi (:s Stat, IO3), a7 buildings on the Fort Davis Ai,an- doned Military Reservation near Nome, Alaska, appraised at from S:o (" S5so and Improvements and equipment appraised ut $I,i3S will hc offered M pubic salt. fOr casl, st not less than the appraised price. thereof under the supervision uf the Register of the district land office al 10 O clock n. m. on September |, 1926, at Fort Davis.
 William Spry
 Commissioners.
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17

Frank Mccoy prominent mining man of Dime Creek was an arrival it None during Inc week Mir. Me ',fg k mining on Homestake creek E=hieh m his opinion is destined tn be=ene of the big producers of that setgien He is purchasing hydraulic pipe which he is taking back with itiiti. For many wears lie has worked by pick and shovel methods hnt is going tu install an up-to-date lNitauliv plant this summer. Home- stake has plenty of water for min iae purposes. Mir Mccoy says that pime Greek like all other mining aectlons. is suffering from scarcity ut water uwins to the continued drought
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17

Earl Mudini, announces that he Is receiving another large consish- ment of Baby Beef on this Victoria The initial shipment this spring he says went like hot cakes. So he de cided To make Baby Beef specially Those who have used this famons meat can be assured that their wants in that line will be intend to. Mir. Modini of the Independent Meat Market is 10 be congratulated on his zeal in supplying his patrons and the public with the best and newest in the meat line
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17

Harry Knox widely known old
 timer and Electrician. who sustain ed a severe shock recently in the discharge of his duties as linemun.
 ,uccumbed io his injuries Thurs day afternoon at the Maynard Col umbus Hospital, Mir. Knox put up
 he first electric light plant in Nome
 and his accidental death will he many old time friends Up to the time of going to press the - "'t.tl arrangements had not been com plsted.
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17

The playground equipment is be ing installed on Barrack Spntre. work was started the early part oi he week and the cementing of tn. standing parts of the appartns com pleted. after this hardens the addi- tional work will be and in al. DO bability will be ready early next week Ruckly and Binder ar" !. .n" the job.
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17
NORGE" PICTURE SETS
 NOW READY FOR DELIVERY

A quantity of Norge" picture sets have arrived from Teller and are now on sale at tine Nugget Office These sets will be sold to the first ones calling for same. Another ship ment of Norge pictures is expected to arrive on the freighter Panama from Teller shortly. Anyone who has not already ordered set of these pictures is requested to do so Immediately Those who do not de- sire d fnlI set can obtain individual pictures at % cents each.
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17

Dame rumOr has 1t that a num- her of Nuptial events are scheduled in the immediate future. and the ranks cf the benedits thinned by the quiverins bow nf Cupid. What truth is in the aforesaid rumor we knOweth not. but in many circles there is a policy of watchfnl wait ing.
 LATER-Marriage licenses were issued today just before going to press by U. s. Commissioner Chas Thornton to Paul A. Monroe and Miss Violet Nj. Saxberg also to George Hellerich and Miss Ruth H. Brightman.
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17

MT. F L. Range Snperin' rhdent of the Bureau of Education :Dr the Seward Peninsula District reports that C. l.. Andrews reindeer super visor for the Bureau of Education is Superintending the work of mark ing .0d6 deer of the Nome H"ra5 About eighteen men are empl we'd on The work which was started early in tie week and is expected to he completed today
 After this work is finished Mr Andrews leaves for Quartz Creek west "r Nome to Superlntrnd 'h" marking or another herd of rem deer
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A. N. Garrod who has been em

A. N Garrod who has been em- ployed by the Hammon Co, for the past year. leaves on the next boat for Dime Creek, to start the Dime Creek dredge in which he is inter ested As the dredge was working in very good ground at the close down last fall. the chances for a large production this season seems very favorable.
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17
N or I c T.,

Dr. r. J. IIueischcr will arrive on tin second Victoria fully cluip- pai tO re-Open Il modern dental uf- flee. lie has been in San Francisco for the past mnnth specializing ii advanced dental technique and is now completing Il similar courSr i, Seattle under Il prnDiin"id spc"iai- ist. June Fist to .6th he will at . tend the Pacific Coasfwi-,. Dental tonsention in Portland, oregon; leaving on the srcomd Saiiim. for Nome where h,. is looking forward. to re-estabiishing his office and resnu- ing practice.
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17

II. q. Christensen has a crew of twelve natives working on Buck Creek He is working by sluice box method has plenty of water and will undoubtedly have a big ship ment of Tin this fall.
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17

On this Vic. arrived from the Western DrygOONls Co. Seattle W6i- len and Cotton Blankets GOmf0rters, Bed Spreads, Sheets, Pillow cases, Towels, Window shades etc., have ,o room tO store It., consequently will sell 1t ut cost plus expense.
 LAKES STORE
 Buys and Sell everything.
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17

sherman Haynes Bluf mining man came to Nome during the past week MT Haynes is the principal in a suit now heinz tried in the Dis tfitt Gourt
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17

Chas. Meegan Blun mining man is in town as witness in mining suit now occupying the time of the District Court. MT Meegan reports he only got two days mill run out of the recent rain.
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17
FEDERATED CHURCH Rev. A. NJ. Herd, Nome

Sunday School with Adult Bible Class tomorrow at eleven. Evening service for one hont at eight. We'll known hymns will be sung.
 Sunday text. "A good name Is rather to be chosen than great rich es" The man who blaZes a trail through the wilderness Of our time, using an enlightened conscience as guide, makes real contribution to the Kingdom of God.
 We appreciate your presence with
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17

Frank Rice. Posthelwaite and Miller have their drag line serapeF completed on Eileen Creek 'r,- hutary Of Swansan Creek and are ready for sluieing.
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17

SOurdough Stationery consisting of 26 printed envelopes and zb printed letter heads, for $l.OO. at Nrgget Omce.
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17

The Dexter Creek dredge began digging last Saturday July To- he rains of that time enabled them l,a get Notation and from now on .fty tNpeet to work continuously nntll the freeze up.
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17

\ fire an the roof of the Haughey building on Front St. last Monday evening was speedily eNtinguished bv the fire Department, Fire Chief Netly reports damage very slight.
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17
NOTICE TO PTBi.IC

Anyone found entering any Of the buildings al Fort Davis or removing from same will be prose ,'mted tu the full extent of The law
 Register x Receiver
 Nome, Land Office
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17

Geo. Waldhelm, A. BeinhOld, and Henry Johnson arrived Thursday evening from Teller on Mir Wald- helms motor boat Ace. The trip from Teller WAS uneyentfui save that they were compelled to seek shelter at Sinrock for a short time from stress of weather MT. Waid- helm is going ID mine on a big scale nn Goodwin Gulch about two and a
 half miles from Tin City on the Arc tie slope and has oyer four miles If ground prospected which shows zood values in placer Tin. Up to
 Ae present. Mir. Waidheim has been engaged in hauling material and | applies to the creek from tide water and constructing a three mile
 ditch, from which he expects to
 have sufficient supply of water to carry on hydraulicing; when com pleted hr will have oyer half mile | of pipe. and figures on starting act
 ve operations ahont the first of /! August
The Nome nugget., 1926-07-17

The mail boat Donaldson left Nome on her reeuiar St Michael trip Tuesday morning July 18th. lt.5, it.E aboard Alfred J lomen and ltmilg. h F. Crowley. John Gregor, at4tt# Olsen and Mr and Mrs. New Hu, hound for Golovin.