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a OF marriage she had overheard
Eleanor Lincoln make TO Noel
vsritzen. ! wondered how long It
would be before the girls keen wits
would discover something I already
knew. This offer, 80 astounding 10
American ears. could have come in
just that way from but one type OF
girl. a royal princess who considered
nat in bestowfng her love upon a
onnoner. n was comforting upon
aim 60 inestimable a privilege that
IL was her right 10 take the inltia,
tive In the affair.
| did not wish her 20 make that
discovery just yet, not until ] had
the complete story OF the proposal I'm
my hands and I put a hurried ques-
ton.
What did Noel saw
There was a struggle in her eyes
between anger and n sort OF con-
temptuous tenderness. But her voice
"a hard.
What could be say? You know
Noel. He's Dor Quixots come TO life
with a windmill always on either
hand. He couldn't be discourteous
or hurt anybody's feelings 20 save
his life. He wouldn't even squash
an insect. and that's what she is
Just q big June bug"
j rot my laughter muscles under
control Just tn time 10 hear her
10 on.
III she had the brains cf "a NOS
quito. che would have seen that Noel
wasn't at all popped over her mag
nlficent offer. But the poor Eoof
made as good a showing az be could.
and he finally terked out something
that sounded as II he'd copied It
from an old etiquette book.
"FWhyi my DEAR Eleanor he said.
4 had no idca-you have honored
r1e-mads me very happy. ] shall
DO my best 10 make you happy
Honest TO Agnes. Auntie MadEe.
that was the sort Of spiel he handed
her. liz ] hadn't been feeling Just
then as if I'D been bounced out CIR a
fourteenth story window and vas
Just passing the second story. Id
have snickered my fool head of.
II guess he kissed her then III
sounded like IL. and or course che
didn't waste any time in clinchlng
the bargain after shed struck IL.
But little Mary wasn't staying 70
hear any more. She turned around
the other way and went about a
quarter OF a mile out OF her way 20
get back 10 her car"
] had a sudden vision Of = heart
sick girl stumbling through the
wooded paths OF The Larches. and
my throat was suddenly dry with
sympathy for the child who was %
brzvely concealirg her pain under .
mask Of fiiprancy.
IF Noel had been anybody else iE
the wcrld but hlmself he never
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may be due to neuritiR. For other
information send a self-addressed,
stamped envelope and repeat your
question.
perhaps you have eczema. in
which case your diet must be cor
rected.
MI. II. Q.-What do you advise for
curing partial deafness caused by
nasal calarrh. i have head noises.
Al would suggest that you use
a nose and throat spray regularly
every night and morning. For fun
particulars as TO other treatment
send a self-addressed. stamped en-
vslope and repeat your question.
c. r. q. - What win remove
freckles?
A.-Equal parts or lemon juice and
peroxide will act as a bleach. Try ap-
plying good cold cream after using.
since the preparation may prove
drying.
r.. r.. o.-what DO you advise for
stopping children from biting their
f~inSernalis?
A.-Paint the fingers with tlncturs
or asafetida-
NJ. L Q.-what IN hydrofiuoric
acid used for? Does 1t thin the blood?
A--This In an acid used IN the
etching Of glass. etc. It il not used
for medicinal purposes.
ccoyright. 1893. Nsusparsr Fsttgrs sr-iss. tna
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would have fallen for that bunk"
she went on. For I don't believe he
really cares for her--not 70 soon
after"
She was suddenly a bewiidered
child. and ] did not remind her that
time had nothing TO do with the
changing OF a mans heart. But I
did say promptly what ] sincerely
believed
II am sure he does not love her.
Mary. i am also sure that this en-
gaEement will not be a permanent
one I don't believe" stopped
short. for Mary was leaning forward
sxcltedly and grabbing at my hands.
I've rot IL. Auntie MadEel It's
all fitting I'm together Ike a puzzle
picture. All the mystery about
Eleanor. and I remember n picture
i saw, and that story about the sick
Transvariar princess being carried
on board ship. ] thought she was
cuckoo when she talked that way TO
Noel, but IT'S because she had that
Divine rights thing IN her head.
Auntis Madge. isn't Eleanor Lincoln.
the missing Princess Dina OF Trans
vania7"
Yes. Mary. she g." I acknowi-
edged quietly. wondering rpprehen-
sively I'm which direction her next
conjecture would 20.
She sank back against her pillows.
her eyes wide with establishment
Well wouldn't that put green
candles on n purple cake7" she mur-
INJURED. Then q little flame or anger
lighted in her eyes
And with all she has. she rad n
come over here and grab off Noel"
she said. and added vindirtivelv.
but I know a way TO pay her off.
and punish him too for being such a
sap. Look here, Auntie Afadge. how
much truth Is there In that yarn Of
George and Eleanor's being play
mates over in Europe. Dye suppose
George - her husband or brother or
Some other relatveg"
II am sure not" sald shutting
or n laugh abruptly. II have every
reason TO believe that the story or
-heir being plzymates In rue"
Then he's probably some haron
or something around the court"
Mary said her eyes Frightening. ~
her EErlish imagination took hold of
the idea II can tell you thing.
Auntie Madre. don't believe
Eleanor or Oiina-rU never get used
10 calling her that really loves
Noel-he's Just n novelty 70 her. III
you've noticed she's jealous an the
gentleman from the Triddls when
ever George looks crosswlss AZ me.
And believe ne. she's going TO have
something TO worry about from now
on. I can no 20 sleep now. Auntis
Madzs. But don't let me sleep in
the morning. I've got a nice little
cord OF wood 20 saw. and ] want to
Get busy
(Coafinued Tom0rrow.J
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The Stars Say
For Wednesday, Feb. -.
~ GENEYIEYE KEMRIE.

" HE sidereal forces fer this day
point 70 grea; interest ard de-
velopment in professional pur-
suits and cultural avocations-srt.
literature. ADJUSTMENTS and varied
forms Of social activity. Venus Is
dominant in both a practical and
sdealistic manifestation. IL bespeaks
romantic adventure. which may be
suddenly precipitated- Some abrupt
change Is Indicated But wise coun-
eli Is admonlshcd- The finances are
well axpected. but Be slow In new
enterprises.
Those whose birthday n Ia are on
the eve or a rear OF social. romantic
and professional activities. with
much pleasure ms well as profit
shown. Be slow I'm making changes
and consider well new projects. AZ
f~ectiouai interests NAV be u~rperrost.
A child horn on this day NAV he well
equipped for social and cultural al
vancement. excellsng Ia pm branch
OF art. IL may also be inventive. orig
inai and equal TO bold strokes finan-
cially. Its life viii be pleasant and
possibly sensational In It's personal
experiences.
NJ one oGHnof kHoH Ara. one con
as least fcIk about ArL-Clen Buck.
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INNTREES are the dressy and
distinguished dishes OF a well
served dinner. The garnishing
IN OF real Importance. for these
dishes are generally passed so each
guest may help themselves. The.
antres most frequently used on h
home table Is with the meat course
and Ia usually something particularly
szsty. Such as baked bananas in
sherry 5ell. s~weetbreads in rane-
kins. seusages baked IN pastry
Jackets. chicken livers In sspic.
Bananas i'm Sherry Jeil.
Butter well, an enameled pic dish.
o. layer-cake pan. Peel and fit IN
eix or seven bananas. Sprinkle
them with a little pepper. salt and
sugar, dot with little Jumps OF but
ter. pour over 8 half cupful OF hot
honey. and put q ~teaspoonful OF
sherry Sell on top or each. Cook In
N moderate oven for about twenty
five minutes until the bananas are a
delicate brown. Basic frequently
dish II specially good with steak.
veal outlets. or roast beef.
Sausage Puffs.
Take six well-seasoned sausages
and remove from their skins. Add
60 the meat two tablespoorfuls Of
~applesauce. a little red pepper. juice
OF an onion and a tablespoonful or
cream. Make a good pastry. roll
art thin and cut into squares, put a
tablespoonful OF the sausage meat
on each and roll UP. pinching the
ends. Lay the rolls on g buttered
baking dish and bake until \ u
ts done n delicate brown. Lay on
tomato auc
Sweetbreads In Rsmeldns.
Bianch two pairs OF sweetbreads
In cold water for eight minutes. then
out into a saucepan with cold water
and n teaspoonful OF salt and par
i,cil for twenty minutes from thu
time they start 10 boil. Drain. bianch
sn cold water for ten minutes. drain.
dry off. trim and dice. Have ready
a cupfui Of can sauce, put In the
breads and add a teaspconful each
cf grated onion and finely minced
red pepper. a teaspooniul OF sugar
and a half teaspoonful OF powdered
dried mint. Fin well-buttered rame-
kins. sprinkle with a few bread
crumbs and a little grated American
cheese. Bake IA a moderate oven
twelve 70 fifteen minutes and serve
hot. Nice with steak or chop dinner.
Frinlej Ham I'm Cream Sauce.
Slice very thinly. several slices Of
cold boiled ham. Put a little butter
IN a hot steel frying pan and lay I'm
the ham. frizxle u quickly. drain and
put on a hot dish and mask with
n rich cream sauce made not too
thick and add 70 IL a tablespoonful
Of washed capers. Dust with n little
parrikn. earnish with toast slppets
and parsley.
Shrimp Entree.
Open two tumblers OF large
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Advice to Girls

The young man should take
care OF his own hat and coat. as does
the young lady.
S-The girls parents should meet
the young man before she goes out
with him III they have not. then
by all means. take him home that
your parents may meet him and
know with whom their daughter Is
going out
4-You and your parents must be
the judges OF this. my dear.
DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ lis II correct for a girl
to receive her boy friends IN her
room at a hotel?
2--Is Ii correct FOR a girl 10 see
n boy In his room on business
matters?
81 am sixteen years OF age and
70 with a boy twenty-five years
old. Is there too much difference
in our ages?
Al so places with a young
married woman and her husband
does not know that we have
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lion was really quite mn large as
lfanid described Despite the fact
thai the shadows were talking about
II. It remained m~otionless on thu
edge OF a little pool. Yet IL had only
to make the slightest move 70 plunge
in. Knaif took Mi and Flor aside.
Its mouth 10 wide OPEN he
said. Lets run IN and reach this
end or his tail. Then we can pull
II inside out" Being brave shadows.
the twins agreed at once ard started
for the ~sea-lion'B open mouth.
Don't no." cried Hand and Yam.
-Scmething iB sure 90 happen" this
sea-llon, however. merely regarded
them with On stony stare and before
IL was ware or their presence. thew
ran into Ito mouth which, strangely
enough. remained open. I'm It's mouth
they found a long pipe leading down.
wards. They Immediately followed
II. Darker and darker II became.
Are you sure this I'm the way 70
the end OF its tafl?' asked Flor
anxiously.
Are you certain 10 has a tail?" de-
manded Mi. equally anxious.
Il think we'd better 20 back ana
ask It" replied Knarf. Rack they
went when they eacned the mout1s
knarf leaned out and asked the sea-
lion: Have you N tail. please
The sea-lion didn't badge. Just then
the park attendant walked by ard
the little rcal-children began TO speak
10 him frequently pointing TO the
sea-iion.
NOW" exclaimed Knnrf rally.
now wei know how 10 40 about
IT,"
AZ this moment. the attendant
turned u little faucet and tho next
instant n stream OF water came
cascadinr or the sea-lion's mouth.
Knarf. Nil and Flor tumbled out
and fell headlong into the pool
where they sat. bewildered al
dripping wet.
Gracious. you're wet to the skins
began Hand.
Cant you see it's m fountain
you're I'M" concluded Yam.
c~ap5rifht. Is-s. nsu5papar FsafsF. swriss. T..
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covered with iny copper shingles.
Upon esIch OF these shingles I'm en-
Eraved the name OF some citizen
who contributed Is kroner ts6l 20
the construction or the building.
Therein ons suspects. lies the key
to the national character.
Virtually al municipal ceremonies
are held In the massive rooms or
this building. among the most pic
surssqus bsing the annual judging
OF farm and garden products. sor
which muniffcent and beautiful
prizes are awarded by the city.
Thousand. OF women. IN colorful
native costumes. bring roses. pansses.
cahitas. violets. fruits and vegetables
20 this affair. proudly displaying the
results % their Summer recreation
and diversion. n il a sight which
should not be missed by the tourist
who finds himself i'm tho North dur
tng the wzrm months.
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Three-M Minute JOURNEYS
BY TEMPLE MANNING
StockhaIn The Grnuife CITY of fhe Anrth

Stockholm, The Granite City Of he North.

hF all Europe's capitals. Stock
holm - cleanest most austers
and wholesome TO the alien
eye. yet IL attracts a smaller quota
OF American visitors than any Of It's
rivals.
In gorgeous Midsummer floral
regalia. the Granite City OF the
North stands faultlessly groomed 10
receive only few score tourists.
while other continental capitals. In.
cluded in Customary tourist timer
aries, are athrong with thousands
from New York. Chicago. Spodunk
Junction. and points west
This neglect may be attributed
chiefly 70 the difficulty experienced
In reaching the Swedish metropolis.
but the rewards ia store for the
traveller who braves thu Journey.
amply repay him for his trouble.
Stockholm dsrives its popular
slogan from the fact that II literally
IS bulk OF granite. upon a granite
foundation. a landowner blasts his
building material from the site OF
his proposed structure. and by the
same operation makes his cellar.
The result 10 a city OF somber. TN
adorned gray stone apartments and
business buildings. conveying the I'M
preston or having been built Tor al
time 70 come
enthusiastically. Stockholm differs
greatly from all other capitals OF
Europe. No even the slightest sur-
Eestion In TO be found OF the classical
Grecian influence so prominent In
most European cities The national
architecture Of Sweden n hard and
severe. employing straight lines and
sharp angles. But an n becomes
accustomed TO II. one comes to ap-
rreciate II m a Characteristic expires
sion OF the country's stern and
original standards
Perhaps the most interesting build
Ing in the capital is the new Town
Hail. completed IN 1923 after twelve
years work. IL - a shining example
OF the architectural standards
already referred 10. Constructed OF
large. red bricks. It's huge roof Il
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Those Busybodies Who Try to make Over Their Friend
GOODNIGHT
STORIES
BY Max >Trell
The Shadow-C Children Discover
That All Sea-Lions Don't
Live In the Sea.

"A 1 s. : : ,'''- '.'''
Surprised. Nil. Flor.
Hand ana Tam-tlie other little
shadow-children with the turned
about names-hurrIed over. They
were al In the park with the little
real-chIld-en. their masters and
mistresses. A. n rule lions don't
roam around parks unless. az course.
these PARKS happen TO be ZOOS, which
this park wasn't.
why, II isn't a lion at air. ex-
claimed the others.
Its a sez-lion." declared Hand.
who knew everything.
what's the difference" asked
Knarf.
"a sea-non sees" explained Mi.
where's an ordinary lion only
looks"
-Afij n right" added F1or. who
being Mis- tw in never found the
slightest difficulty In agreeing with
him. "a sea-licn does look differently
from an ordinary lion."
But m ordinary len likes "a
seize. too" broke in Yam.
GalL8 Ism L Inw m@4Alw No. nwE@H
retorted the twins.
"Nor the same an seas" SID
Hand. "a eea-lion." she went on,
elves IN the sea whereas an ordinary
lion lives on land"
Anyway said Knarf. who WIS
getting impatient with all this "a
ing. anyway let's capture it."
What would be the good OF THAR"
demanded Yam.
I'VE could put 10 I'm the f~ish-bowi"
"Sllly." exclaimed Hand. "lt's ~
big IL couldn't even Get the tip cf
its nose in tho fish-bowl-" The sea-
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"HE charming black satin model
illustrated here VIII appeal 10
the woman who knows smart
clothes. IL Is o youthful. slim sIlhou-
cite that suhscribes 20 circular tlcun-
ces In diagonal movement witch
lengthens ones lines. The slightly
bloused bodice emphasizes the tight.
fitting belt and chic scarf neckiine.
A definite preference Is shown in
fashionable circles for long. tight
fitting sleeves fitted with darts below
the elbow 20 give tha arm = lovely
slender appearance. A uother-of-
rearl buckle sdais a bright touch 10
the belt and a matching pin IS worn
az the shoulder.
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( ANNIE LAURIE:

nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ There IS a boy In a certain
town that / think very much OF
and / wish to win him. When we
see each other we speak and prob
ably talk a little while. He is
real nice for no more than I know
OF him. ! have not really been
with him but have been around
him a great deal.
! have not treated him exactly
right on account OF some other
girls. They have talked me into
II and nov I am sorry. Please.
Annie Laurie. tell me how ] may
be able TO tell him why I have
treated him as I have. Please do
not tel me to forget him.
JUST WAITING.
lust WAITING; why not have
- a few of your friends TO spend
the evening and include the young
in your invitations. This VIII
show him that you feel friendly
toward him and win break the
strained feeling which now exists.
You can show him by your friendly
attitude that YOU regret your former
treatment. and I am sure that things
viii turn out as you wish them
DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
- lis II right for a boy 20
put his arm around n girls neck
In the show?
lis IL right for a girl to hold
n boys hat in the show?
S-If d girl goes with a boy and
her parents have never met him,
would you take the boy home
with you and introduce him to
your parents?
This boy IL lets older than I
am. Would you continue going
with him7
| will take your advice.
BROWN HAIR
DROWN HAIR: Quite improper.
u A public display Of this kind 4,
not IN GOOD tanta
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the last idea in perfume, oh, yes, Sara lives
to be smart" but she also lives to be bossy.
She wants everybody to be smart" too.
and up-to-date, and "flossy," If you know what
] mean.
Now there's Aunt Jane-Aunt Jane Is more
than middle-aged, she's a good, comfortable
soul with a big waist and a broad smile and
coolies Of friends, she lives in a big house in a
little town, and her scalloped oysters are al
ways the star feature at the Ladies' Aid suppers.
your mouth and make you ask for more-and
what she doesn't know about children at the
school age and babies in the cradle, and how
TO make a tired man comfortable and coy
isn't worth knowing.
Every once in awhile, Aunt Jane to
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WONDERING

WONDERING: ! and Better
w not 20 do so. as II would lead
to unpleasant gossip.
5-That depends on how much you
Ike zach other. Some girls minds
are more mature than others and II
this T. 80 In your case, then ! do
not think the difference In ages too
great.
4-Tcu certainly are doing some
thing which you should not You are
deliberately encouraging a married
woman 10 be untrue TO her marriage
vows. Would you like to know.
when you marry. that soms friend
OF your husbands was trying 20 lead
him away from you? Stop and think
about this whsn you i out with
your friend, and remember that you
are being dlsloyai to yourself. 70 her
and most OF all to her husband.
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shrimp. drain and split each one
down the back. Dip them IN chutney
sauce. arrange them on hot huttered
toast rounds. and mask with hot
boiled dressing. Garnish with parsley
and spoonfuls OF mint Jelly. Serve
with boiled fish.
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cztzrrh. IL comes, TOO, from the irritating
effects Of dust or a smoky atmosphere upon the
tissues of the throat.
Have you ever thought that the habit of chew
ing or sucking the cigar may produce. constant
irritation of the throat?
At this time I shall not discuss smoking, as to
its harmfulness or otherwise. / desire to con-
slider merely the manner Of smoking.
Every smoker has his particular style. He may
smoke a pipe, n cigar or a cigarette. He NAV
use a holder. He may be a dry smoker and
hardly mcisten the end of the cigar or cigarette.
He may be n wet smoker" and have the cigar
butt or even half its length. soaked with saliva
All folks with sensitive threats should avoid
chewing the cigar.
To permit the cigar to get wet and then to
rhau ~ maavS that the mouth - rarsfanf1v
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Words of the Wise

Work EifhoHt hope drdrs ncr.
far fn n si~rr.
And hope withoHt 1n object
cannot lfIc.
-colcrid5c.
IN we wish 10 be jurt Judges
or all things. let us first per
suade ourselves Of this: That
there Is not one Of us without
fault. Seneca.
Confidrncs 10 that feeling by Which
ih- mind embarks in srest and honort
able courHes with a sure hope and
trust u iiisi- -CiFro.
10 kHCD the pains or powrv.
rc mHst G1 to those THO hare
AZ; 10 Er0rr tbs plcnrnres. &C.,
mast 90 10 those fCh0 are ErfE.
ing it. the pains or p0Mcr are
real. tts plccsEres imdgincrv.
-C0ItoH.
A benefit is estimated accord
ing to the mind Of the giver.
Seneca.
That 10 q good book. il seems 10 me-.
which y opened With eErctiaiion snJ
closed ~ilh profit -Alren.
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WHY NOT LET OTHERS
LIVE AS THEY LIKE
Winifred Black Writes of a "Smart" Young Lady, a
Failure Herself, Who Insists on Showing Folks
How Things Should Be Done.
By WINIFRED BLACK

~ ARA-no. don't put on the h-it wouldn't be smart" spelled
that way. and Sara is nothing If not "smart"-Ssra is q fashion
plate from head to toe, smart shoes, smart hat, the very latest
things in costume beads, earrings-if ~they' are wearing earrings,
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HOW DO YOU SMOKE?
ASKS DIR. COPELAND.
1t Would Be Well for the "Wet Smoker" Who has a
Sensitive Throat, to Learn to Smoke Less Ener-
getically, Warns Famous Medical Authority.
By ROYAL S. COPELAND. M. ID.

United States Senator from New York.
Former Commissioner Of Herlth, Nrc York City.
NLEARNESS OF voice j. important to You and to the people with
whom you converse. But sometimes there Is hoarsenes, If not
- actually loss Of voice.
Hoarsensss 0 = huskiness is frequently the result OF chronic
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BY ANNIE LAURIE

dates lust around the corner"
Do you think that I am doing her
any harm? She loves her husband
but she is out for a good time.
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filled with tobacco-infltrated saliva which trickles down the throat,
producing irritation as it proceeds Little particles or flakes of con-
siderable size break away from the cigar butt and reach the throat, to
irTitate and inflame It, exactly as any other foreign substance would.