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had returned ten.fold. 1T seemed
to her the conductor was laugh
ing at her as she climbed aboard.
SeIf-cOnscious
She knew the passengers were
laughing when they got into tsae
car. The thought that she was
appropriately dressed was tor
ture even though a little farther
on group Of people IN similar
clothes came aboard and rode past
two or three local stations. She
knew, now. how strange children
feel on their first day In q new
school. She had grown UP in the
same crowd and there had never
been really new" day--but she
had laughed heartily at the dress
of some child that had come into
the high school from the back
country for the first time. Now
she knew what she had done.
Jared, she said, as soon as
the first flush Of embarrassment
had passed, what Is Uncle Billy
going to do with that nan?"
Her husband turned toward her
that same appraising look that he
had used when she first met him.
II don't know"
HE won't hurt him, viii her, 4
L think mott
Jared. =
"What?''
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Betty's suspicious regarding
JareGs trip to the smoking car
appeared to Sc unfounded and
after watching for several min
utes she found her way back
to her. seat in the day coach.
The heat was Sitting. She had
not felt it as much any day day
she had spent in the open a.
she did with the train speeding
northward through the barren
countryside.
The strain OF the previous
night was telling more than she
realized and before the train was
more than an hour from Del Rio
Betty had cuddled up on the seat
and fallen asleep. The din OF
the station at San Antonio reused
her and she gazed at the palm
trees unseeing for some time.
Suddenly she thought Of Jared.
He had been gone for hours.
But even as she thought Of
him her husband came down the
aisle from the smoker looking
sheepishI3 ashamed.
'sI'm so sorry" he told her,
81 fell asleep and didn't realize
how the hours were slipping
away. "
Betty smiled up at him.
Promise never to do 1t again.
promise, sweetheart. But
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stIll in her saddle, too tired to
think. He was bhck again in a
moment with two sandwiches for
Betty.
II got Mac on the phone" he
told her. Hell meet us at the
station and take the stuff We've
got to hurry now; the train Is due
in very few minutes.
When they reached the station
Mac was waiting on. the plat
form. Jared helped Betty dis
mount. She was so stiff she
could not stand for B. moment and
chung to her husband helplessly:
but the blood began coursing
through her veins Immediately
and she turned to the station to
make the best Of the few minutes
she had to wash her face and
shake some of the dust out OF her
clothes and hair.
Jared and Mac were still talk
ing earnestly when she returned.
1t seems to me you run into
this man more than once in a
WHILE" Betty interrupted. Aren't
you about ready to Introduce
me?"
The roar Of the incoming train
drowned Jared's answer. Mac
turned back and went toward the
horse, and Jared took Betty's
hand and led her around to- the
car door. Her self-consciousness
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ing back with stifIed scream,
stared at him dumbly.
Pete, very white. looked from
one of them to the other.
Mafffe clutched the back Of q
chair, staring at him with dilated
eyes.
Peter, she said hoarsely. IT
-neyer-I never"
That's all right" replied Pete
quietly. II heard--didn't II"
He looked at her hungrily.
The next moment Maffie's arms
were around him and Pete was
strainlng her to him, kissing the
small tear-Wet face.
my Pete! My boyg' moaned
Maffie, you've come back to me
they've got to let you go
(? How did you get
here?"
II broke out" said Pete.
Haven't you seen the papers?"
He held her tight, then, par
TALLY releasing her, caught the
eye of the paralyzed Frank and
smiled.
mo kick against you, kid" he
said. You're whittier than some"
Maffie glanced over her Shout
der and, throwing her arms round
Pete's neck, pressed her lips to
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could have done any good to
Pete-and-and Jillg' Maffie
gulped. az pulled you into this
mix-up-I made you ask me-and
you did 1t for pity, because you
thought l was down and out.
81 thought I could go through
with it. But since that Parker
girl turned up you've come to
hate me worse every day, an I'm
getting to hate you, too. want
my Pete!" said Maffie in q
strangled voice, "Pete's worth 10
of you. Pete's Mani"
She turned away and flung
herself on her face on the sofa.
81 want Peter she moaned.
"And they've got him shut up
there like a wild beast-and here
I'd sell myself body and soul
to get him out
She broke into storm of Sob
bing. There was a rustic in the
corner and a sharp click upon
the floor.
Her Denial
Pete had dropped his knife.
Frank turned around, gasping
family. Pete stood up. His foot
touched the knife, he kicked it
across the floor, and stepped into
the light from the gasjet. Maffie
struggled to her feet, and shrink
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"Look at me. Why don't you
tell me more about yourself2 Cant
you trust me even yet? Haven't
proved that I love your
my dear" and her husbands
roughened hand reached over and
took hers. am going to tell
YOU everything as soon as can.
But that may not be for = long
time
He was SO serious, and yet so
frank. about his refusal to explain
that Betty did not press him fur
tier; but the suspicious that had
lain dormant during her few days
on the desert came crowding back
into her mind with all the force
OF conviction.
Jared" she told her husband,
II don't like the locks OF things.
II you haven't got real explana-
ton to give that will clear up &
great many things I'm afraid that
when the time coHi1es shall do
my duty even IL itEhurts."
Jared gazed out OF the window
d long time without a word In
reply. When he did answer 1t
was to ask IL he might be ex-
cused while te went into the
smoker.
Betty nodded silently, waited
until he had left the car, md then
followed him through the train.
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NOU Continue

seemed to be q lapse of time since
she had seen Jared.
Betty looked back at her hus-
band, as the early morning sky
began to shed its light over the
desert. A puzzled frown crossed
her face and then she began to-
laugh.
A Gray Ghost
I've read about gray ghosts of
the morning. she said as she
brushed hand across sleepy eyes.
sBut you're the first one / ever
saw"
It was hard to form the words.
She had to stop and swallow be-
fore her throat was moist enough
to work. Quite unconsciously she
glanced down at the horse. The
sight startled her. Peg, too, was
covered with the gray dust So
were the reins, and her hands,
and her blouse!
IT guess the jokes on me,
Jared. she called over her ghoul-
der. Am as gray as you are?"
Jared laughed. If anything
you're grayer," he said. "Exercis-
ing has shaken some OF it off
from me"
'.Why are we hurrying 2" she
asked.
I'VE must try TO catch that
morning train .
Went we have any time at all
to freshen up?,
I'm afraid not. Well have to
go just as we are. !"
So Betty added another worry
to her list. this time a perfectly
logical woman's worry as to how
she would look to the other pas.
sengers IL she boarded the train
in her Khaki clothes, all covered
with the dust OF the trail.
What about the animals?" she
asked.
"We'll find someone to take
care of them.
Betty's second sojourn In Del
Rio was briefer and even less
satisfactory than the first. They
reached the ragged edges OF the
town about 7.S0, just as the sun
was getting hot. A great many
people were astir, and soon they
passed a little store.
Jared entered while Betty sat
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Dur Betty's mind kept turning
~ back to that lonely cabin on
the desert. What did Uncle Billy
intend to do with his prisoner?
why was it necessary for her to
come away firstg The conclusion
was awful but inevitable. It seemed
70 her.
Twice. as the darkness settled
Betty drew in on the reins and.
started to ask Jared point blank
what was in her mind, but the
words seemed to stick in her
throat and she moved on both
times without forming them. She
couldn't believe it Of Uncle Billy
but after all II he were desper-
ate. why not2
And as they rode, the moon
came up to guide their way over
the lonely trail. The desert
gIistened like silver in all direc-
ffons, but way back on the sands
was q lonely cabin and two men,
one Of them helpless
The moon hung in the sky like
q silver disc, guiding the two lone
" travellers over the trail toward
town. Now and then the howl Of
q coyote sounded far off in the
night. Betty was browsing in the
saddle long before morning but
the mare kept up her steady jog
gtng walk paying no attention to
the lack OF guidance on the reins.
Jared urged the burro forward
steadily. He showed the strain
of his hike of the previous day
and was having difficulty In hold
ing the steady pace set by the
horse: but he managed somehow
60 do it.
The romance of the open was
lost on him. A slight wind was
blowing and the dust stirred up
BY the hoofs OF the animals was
carried into his face now and
then. until he was covered with
the gray dust from head to foot.
At 4 o'clock he began to urge
the mare faster and TO lead the
! burro. Betty awoke completely at
the change Of pace and took more
interest in the surroundings. She
did not realize that she had been
mapping in the saddle. until that
explanation told her why there
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lie MAGIC EYE By John Goodwin

: his In q long kiss, let him go and
turned to Frank.
"See that?" she said. You're
d free man, Frank"
Its more than / am" said
Pete. They're liable to get me
any minute"
Are they after you. Peter"
gasped Maffie. do they know
you're around here-?"
II dunno. -"
"They shan't get you'll If they
take you they'll have to take me,
too! Here's Frankie won't
give you away. He'll help
won't you, Frank? Pete, you're
safe herr"
There was brisk rap on the
door. Mafalda turned ashen
white. The rap was repeated and
q muffled voice outside cried:
Frank! Frank
Frank jumped as If he had been
shot and made for the door. Pete,
with equal celebrity, bolted toward
the passage.
Keep 'em outr snarled Peter,
as he disappeared. =
my gosh!' exclaimed Maffie,
blankly. Its herp'
She hustled Pete through the
door into the passage.
Let her in.'' said Maffie to
Frank. Quick, you silly kid!
This'll just suit her. Let ner in
an shut the doorw
There was no need for Maffie's
command. Frank did not even
listen to her: he had already
opened the door. Diana stood on
the step.
"What will just suit me?" she
asked calmly. The next moment
Frank had pulled her violently
into the room and swung the door
behind her.
eTo Be Continued Monday.l
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BY the time you have investi-
gated the latest stained glass e.
fects Ia paper lamp shades. and
nnarveled at the time of the tiniest
travellers electric iron You have
ever seen, and pass the soda and
sandwich counter, you feel more
like having something In the way
Of cake and coffee than medicine.
As you drain the contents Of
your cup you observe d sale of
cameras and field glasses. just
what you've been wanting.
TO make d long story short, the
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"No." said Maffie; 81 never did
~ doubt it, Frank. Why should
/? But it's getting near. isn't it?
Forty-eight hours-two days and
nights from now Come
here Frank. Turn your face to
me-"
She laid hand on his shoulder.
And Frank, at her touch, shrank
ever so lightly: a shrinking that
was almost imperceptible. Had
Maffie been a man she would not
have noticed it. But 1t was like
match set to a powder-barrel,
and suddenly all Maffie's control
gave way.
''Ahs you needn't do thaty' she
cried. You hate to have me
touch you-don't know it,"
''Maffiev
do you suppose I'm a kid like
you-and blind!" she said, her
hands clenched and her eyes blaz-
ing. do. you think I don't know
you love that girl-Diana?
Think L haven't seen it all
along-that she wants you, that
she loves you, and she's pulling
the strings to get you out of my
handsP'
She came two strides nearer to
the astounded Frank.
DO you think / wanted you'll"
she cried furiously. Look at me.
Did you ever think you were the
man? Not but what you're a good
kid in your way-you're a gen.
tleman, Frank. A girl can trust
you. You aren't like the rest of
that kid-glove gang on Park ave-
nue.. l can get you at any time
l want your-you are easy--I
might have married you If it
The Washington times., 1926-07-31
BEEFSTEAK
FUNGUS

WHEN section of the Beef.
~ steak fungus is cut through,
its streaks of lighter and darker
red afford considerable 1ustifica-
ton for its popular name.
This plant is sometimes a foot
or more across, and weighs sew
eral pounds. 1t is almost re-
stricted to the oak-tree, but rarely
It may be found upon other trees.
Where there are oak woods of
any size, it would be an easy
task, during September, to
gather a hundredweight of vege-
table steaks in the course Of an
hour or two.
The Washington times., 1926-07-31
LACE-BARK
TREE

THE inner bark OF the Lace
II Bark tree consists of layers
Of reticulated fibre exactly re-
sembling wen-prepared lace; and
its nature is best exhibited by
cutting portion from branch,
soaking 1t in water and tearing
down the bark. IT is then sep
arated by the hand into as many
layers as that portion of the
tree Is years old.
Ladies make beautiful wells,
bonnets and complete costumes
OF this lace.
This rarity was introduced to
our shores in 1874, when a speci.
men was sent to Kew Gardens.
Jamaica.
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SD. Chlld's Play DRESS.

5131. Child's Play Dress.
Cut in Sizes: 2, 8, 4 and s
years. A Agar size requires 8
yards Of 27-inch material with q
yard of contrasting for collar
facing and leg bands, IL made
with long sleeves. With short
sleeves h yard less is required.
Price, Toe.
5523. Chlld's Romper.
Cut In Sizes: /. 2, 8 and 4
years. A 1-year size requires 1ss
yards Of 36-inch material. Price,
10c.
Send IOc in silver or stamps for
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desired.
Send Toe in coin or stamps for
our up-t0-date spring and summer.
1926. Book Of Fashions.
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Jared did not look her ia the
eye and It worried her. He was
restless and his gaze was fixed
intently out the window most Of
the time. Perhaps she had really
frightened him with her threat
Of justice.
Did She Know?
One thinE pleased her. She
had apparently exhausted his
stock Of mysterious strangers. At
least no one had spoken to him
thus far: or did she know?
It was pleasant to lean against
his shoulder and know he loved
her H only she did not have
this growing suspicion concerning
his past life. everything would be
perfect. The clicking rails were
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You are waylaid by the bargain
book counter, where you inmedi-
ately recover normal pulse and
heart action BY seeing the book
you have been wanting to buy
marked down to half price. AS
you peruse the preface I'D chap
ter index the strains Of the latest
Charleston Is coming from the
photograph record department,
and, without knowing ii, you be-
gin keeping time with your foot.
and this helps your circulation ct
once.
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The clerks are such friendly. EN-
ergetic souIts that when they rush
I'D to you it is more al II they
were cutting III on dance.
Al trip to the modern drug.
store is a tonic In itself.
No longer does the mysterious
odor OF strange herbs and spices
smite you In the nose, Tor the
front OF the store II given over
to incense burners.
1t Is impossible to locate the
prescription department az YOU
poke around looking for 4. for
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neral aspect of the place and the
undertaker-Iike appearance OF the
clerk, who refused to show the
slightest hope or enthusiasm for
their recovery. fioled out the
smelly herbs and forbidding bot
ties.
But now the drug store IL by
far the happiest place IN town.
When one feels III and rushes to
the drug store to see what is
good for what ails them they
find the cure In most anything
but medicine.
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like = lullaby as the train pulled
out of the station and continued
Oh its way. She snuggIed down
closer to him and he put his
arm around here Half asleep
she looked up st him and said:
Il wish { knew more about
you, dear. :,
But Jared Waa gazing out the
window again and II he heard,
he paid no attention. During all
the rest of the trip he was moro
than attentive to her wants. He
was bordering over some problem
and Betty wondered what 1t could
BE-. she wanted to help him but
mere seemed to b no way clear
for her to do SO.
no Be Continued Monday
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first thing you know, out you
prance loaded up with drug store
bargains.
know Of no place wHlere one
can sooner forget that they are III
than the modern drug store.
lii fact, the cure-all they now
carry Is everything and anything
that takes your mind of your all.
ments and makes life worth
Lying!
And you can't bean that Tor =
pain killer.
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The Story Of a Woman Who Placed Her
Whole Future in the Scales Of
the Goddess of Love.
The Story Thus Far

s,etv ysearn WAS bit d" eighteenth birth.
h of school, parties boys and
the midst
with fierce abandon on the drawing room table
happened Her
optics Of strange man. The blood drained from
suddenly
hadr
him There muck drink
the cottage When
nameJad Lannng They embraced just the half
Ter them. Terrified
TITS ne said Either face the music
look at another III XIII you"
this powerful She
telling Of her wild decision prepared to wait
return OcIOck-OnIy
Jareds return Betty decides to frame another
her.
little Methodist church. they left edice
As
whom they dubbed
60 81 al important role in Betfy's Ie
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Do You Know?

Exercise is, Of course, one of
the best cures For cold feet, but
a good pair of cork soles will also
help; and see that these are cork.
They will, however, fill up the
shoes. It Is advisable, therefore,
to be careful they do not make
them too tight, as a free circula-
ton is necessary for comfort.
The Washington times., 1926-07-31
Help the'Bulbs

HARDWOOD ashes are a
IL valuable help in growing
bulbs. They should be spread
on top of the ground and raked
in slightly. says Nature Magazine,
one pound to seven square feet
is sufficient. Stable manure will
produce the, largest bulbs and the
best flowers.
The Washington times., 1926-07-31
By Fay King

nRUG stores used 10 be the
~ most pessimistic places in.
town! Their bilious green lights
would make the rosiest cheeks
look gaunt and germed and It
is no wonder fat and healthy
people glimpsing themselves In.
the crafty arranged mirrors
dashed right in to get tonic
or pink pill!
Entering the door, they were
Immediately overcome by the flu
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Origin of the Apron

TIME original spelling Of "apron" "napron until constant
usage Of misprin brought present word into vogue Inc
correct word the root that gives US nap'
"napery," The first napkin
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F A S H I @ N
F ADS A n D
F A n CIES


w to amuse the women who
enjoy following fashions trend.
even when such trend leads them
to adopting modified version of
q testers cap. This shape is de-
veloped in felt. and has high
conieal crown and a tiny velvet
ribbon.
laundering for new wrinkles
No sports costume is quite COM
plete without one of the smart
est kerchiefs. The most ac-
cepted sport handkerchief of the
moment is medium sized. and is
Of heavy silk in light shades, and
has the dignity of hand-rolled
hem and tfreadIine border added
TO the gayety of varicolored
floral design embroidered in one
corner.
Variety Of VS. are shown in the
yokes of the latest nightie and
chemise models. Garments of
crepe de chine or georgette often
have V-shaped yokes of a con-
trasting shade of georgette. while
others prefer yokes Of white,
cream or ecru lace or net.
Whether deep or shallow. the
regulation v or a variation from
type, the pointed yoke distin-
cuisines the most modishf lingerie.
Well armed against style criti.
cism is the wearer of the striking
new Russian sleeves. Loosely
bIoused from shoulder to narrow
tied cuff, such sleeves are devel-
oped in georgette and are en-
broidered in large silk and wool
flowers. which are of exotic color
ing.
s Historical hosiery is the latest
fad Of those whose patriotism
leads them to wear stockings that
: are symbolic OF the Sesquicen-
tennial. OF medium weight silk,
: these hose have a drop stitch
2 motif of the Liberty Bell worn
2Ast below each knee.
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Farm for Breeding Lions

E only in established II Southern
California a. beasts and young Uttered twice
year. sells $50 and fugrown lion for e much -
$4,000
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08
Rice Might Rid
Fields of Pest

For tn" purpose of investigating
the feasibility of Kidding fields in
foctcd with johnson grass and cam
els thorn by planting rice. Ethel
bert Johnson. weed specialist of the
state department of agriculture, ar
rived here last night johnson will
snend several DAYS working with
Horticultural Commissioner b. A.
Harrioan on the subject.
1t is believed that growing rice
on fields infested with these novi-
Gus weeds may prove decidedly
satisfactory solution to the prob
lem of getting rid of these pests
Rice must be flooded from June -
until October. This flooding kills
the weeds, and at the same time per
mits the land to be used to rood ad-
vantage as it is estimated that the
crop will net around $50 ncr acre
Johnson and Harrigan will attend
II meeting at Bard tonight, where
the subject will be discussed for the
bcefit of residents of that district
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08
HEALTH CAMP IS
GOING TO NEED
CONTRIBUTIONS
Imperial County Tuber-
culosis Association Is ir
Need of Many Things.

An apnHal to the community for
contributions for the health camp,
to be conducted at lIipaSS this sum
mer bv the Impcrial County Tuber-
culosis association, is being made
by members of the committee.
we are in need of games and
materials for recreation work. and
for busy work. Scissors, raSte, bean
Gags, ping ponT sets, blocks. par
chest boards and other such articles
are inst what we need, Il member
of the committee announced today.
Contributions. it is stated. can be
left with Mrs. A. r. HANSON. 5S4
Vine street. or Mrs. Bales Il.
Walker. 6i3 Wenslev avenue.
Plans fo" this wear S camu rs be-
iur worked out by the county com
"ittcc indicate that the camp will
be in position to produce even
more beneficial results than last
year. Mrs. Fronk MITCHELL county
rrrsc will he in CHARGE, assisted by
Mrs. Ruth Lavman, lIoltville school
purse. Twenty under nourlShed
children will hc selected from the
county. FL Centre will have Il
Quota Of four.
Emnrovcmcnts to be made at the
llipaSs camp. owned hv the y. W. e.
\. of the county, will include show
ers, enlarged s'ccn'n" quarters and
other desirable additions which viii
insure moro comfortable and benc
ficial camD for the kiddies who art
privileged to attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08
Fire Destroyed
Ell Centro Shack

Fire of undetermined origin com
p.etely destroyed a small wooden
shack on Commercial street between
Fourth and Fifth, short ly after mid
night last night.
The blaze had such start on
the flimsv material of which the
building was constructed that there
was no chance for the fircmcn TO
save it. The building was owned by
J. o. Maple and was occupied by
n family named Powell.
Many residents of tie city, rous-
cd from slecp by the noise Of the
fire whistle thought large fire was
in progress when the northern see
tion of the city was Illuminated
by the blaze.
The damage was .stimatcd at ap-
proXimatcly $400.