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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26

impossible. she murmuTcd EleepIly,
''Ihen am l 10 be it'2'
"Of course you are" exclaimed
the others.
1t was decided that home" should
he the Alps in Switzerland. mn they
were 80 high and gave such a fine
view of the surrounding country.
I'm too tired 20 climb mountains"
complained Yam. However. they
pushed her "a thS TOP or MI. Blanc
and left her there while they ran 10
hide. You understand that they
were none ot them bigger than this
head OF a pin-for that I'm the sizs
az shadows IN the dark-and they
had no trouble whatever TO secret
themselves on the map.
Flor hid himself IN Mada Eazcar.
MI sped all the way down 70 Caps
Horn. which if you know your EacE-
raphy you needn't be tod In AZ fha
tln-end on South America. Hand
took herself 70 the Cobb Desert n
Tibet and knarf went clear IN tha
South Pole. which was clnEs m tins
edge Of the book ard near the radia-
tor. and thus not nearly as cold nv
you may imagine.
"All ready" they shouted 10 Yam.
They waited and waited. Tam
diaN seem ahl6 IN Ilnd thArNs
We've certainly hidden ourselves
well they bossted. Finally tbs
clock struck nine. They decided not
10 wait any longer. On returning -
Mt. Blanc they could find M trace
OF Yam.
Where can she beF' they eI-
claimed.
All az once they heard . iittis
sleepy sigh coming from somewhere
faraway. They ran down Mt Flarc.
sped scross France. crossed owe the
Fay m BiEcav and there. I'm the mid
de or the Atlantic Ocean vas Yam.
fast asleep
The others were 10 ~exaEperHfef
that they left her there all night.
without ever R pair 90 ruthera to
keep her feet dry.
Copyright. Is.s. ErEr5A1ar FaaGurs smrl--. Ira.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26

AiCKT'5 command 70 look
- th. loot" In tho jewelers.
boxes which Junior had dis
trtbutsd 10 the ON OF our house
hold was eagerly obsyed BY Mother
Graham. Katherine and Mary. Lii.
Ian and l opened ours more slowly
for abe. ! IA sure. shared my In.
tuition concerning the contents OF
the boxes.
Mother Graham had united the
cord around her box before Dicky's
mandate. 50 her git was tire first
uncovered. Two beautiful fIligres
brooches. r set with an amethyst.
the other with a topaz. 50 delighted
her ornament-loving soul that she
gave but scant attention for n min
ute or two 70 the contents OF thu
other boxes.
How beautiful. Richard" abe
luavered. But they must be very
expensive"
Not too costly for you. Neither
dear. II they we're real. instead OF
being exceedingly clever limitations"
Dlcky returned with the tender
courtesy which generally marks bis
attltude toward his mother.
Isrys squesl OF delight inter
rupted him.
"Ohi ohl Uncle Dlcky. you darl-
Ing!' she exclaimed. rushing at him
and huEring him rapturously. In
her hands were a ch0ker necklace
and earrings OF clsyerlv simulated
pink pearls and tiny diamonds.
What II Marion's7" she asked
with childish inquiSitiveness. veerin=
from Dicky 10 Lillian who held I'd
a set Ike Mary's. but OF aqua.
marines
"Ohl how they'u bring out the
color OF her eyes" Mary commented
ecstztIcally. But let's zee the rest.
Haven't you any curiosity. Aunls
Madze?"
Green for Jealousy.
Thus challenged. there was moth
FOR me TO do but 70 open nv own
box as ! saw Lillian doing. Before
me Inv a long necklace and earrings.
exactly Lac those I had seen deck.
INK Edith Fairfax. except that The
stones q mine were the exquisite
green OF Jade. A sEift glance at the
others told me that Katherins's gift
vas an exact replica OF Edith's. with
its blue stone Ike szpPhirss. whii-
Ltlian's held the deep. glowing red
OF ruhies-
From somewhere I plurked out
ire ceurag. IN nurrrur. How per-
f.ctly exquisite. Dicky.' adding 10
the general chorus OF feminine etac-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26
The Heart Story Of a
SfedGfdst Woman

ulaLons which filled the room. But
Il took all my strength n Will u
keep from hurting the beautiful bau-
hles straight into Dicky's face. for
] was sure that he had arranged this
wholesale distribution Of gifts in the
excited minutes following my en-
counter with Edith. for the sole rur-
pose or quoting any Jealous Qualms
on my part.
Grateful indeed was I for the lazy.
drawing. impudent comment which
Harry Underwood contributed when
Lillian held her gift out 70 him for
inspection.
There are only two explanations
Of this" he sad. Either this room
Is q wholesale junk shop. or a fence
for the international jewelry rob
bsrs' 80 beloved BY our tahlolds.
Come clsar. old carrots Are you the
master mind the 'Raffles' and all
the rest or Ii. or what?'
What" Dicky retortsd promptly
with a laugh. But ] resent your
term or Wholesale junk although
It's all anybody could expect from
q low-5row Ike you. with no aPpra.
ciauon OF art in YOUR soul"
Diciy Explains"
"Cramercy for the green's" his
friend returned. and get On with
the explanation. Can't you see your
lady friends holding their respective
b-sathsgf
Dlcky's gaze swept "a with CD
parent carelessness. but as his evea
met mils ~squarelv for the first time
- "
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but ! do think a Girl ought 70 be
able to DO something about " ana
save Us from being bundls-toters'
She mAraEe to find SONS place IN
carry all her junk when there's no
mans pocket available. Then, why
must sac. az soon "a y man comes
along. proceed 20 use his pocket FOR
a handbag. You don't mind. ] am
sure" she SAYS svreetly. and pro
ceeds ~ drop In a r1~der compact
a rouge compact. q iip-uck. keys.
and everything but the grand piano
and stool.
BY the tins girls get through with
u. cur pockets look as n we had
them loaded down With bricks and
Our suits have Just as much sra pe-
and then were supposed 70 o. fiat
tered By the privilege - being per
mirted 20 he n girls d~ravTnan-
How does a girl get hat way?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26

with salad, TOO, IN the new fashion. He always
baked his turkey himself and stuffed it. too,
though be had an excellent cook and paid the
cook excellent wages.
And his duck dInners-mallards, canvas
backs, teals-he cooked them himself, eighteen
minutes, and stuffed with celery and eaten
with lemon and paprika. No jelly for him,
thanks; wild rice and sometimes a little
hominy, and the black coffee was exactly
right and the flowers were beautiful, but the
fun Of the whole thing was the company.
Clever, Good-for-nothing men who told
clever, collaborating stories, lawyers and
doctors and actors and nobody knows what
tramps, and hoboes, and singers and artists
and rich men and poor men and you never
knew whether you were going TO sit next to
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26

that / look wen IN it-wh!ch Is a
comfort.
It's a two piece modal OF gray
tweed with a tricky collar % scarlet
satin and a huge tringed ue az tina
satin. There are snappy red leather
buttons down the front and a match.
ins red leather belt. TIE skirt IL
bo1-pleatsd 70 allow plenty q room
Tor skating. have an zdoga5la
scarlet hat 10 20 with Il. ard 7
tllnN IN DIN 20 - very extrava.
CANT and buy me a pair ~ req shna.
Wen. I don't have many dates "a i'm.
portant as th.Si
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26

thought. and It's annoying TO be
compelled 70 bring forth a reason for
every statement
] wouldn't make u q practice 70
disagree with everything anvona
said-cr n | did disagree. lid keen
the TACT TO myself occasionally.
When / MAS talking 20 a girl. I
wouldn't insist on pointing out TO
her al the tine where she was
wrong or. II she were telling some
thing with which re both were "a.
miilRr. break IN WITH a know-st-ali
look ard ennbellish the warn. II we
saw something differently. Ia accent
the fact and not consider AZ nv duty
70 argue her cut or her mistaken
view point.
After I'll, ev~rwor-'s entitled 10 rs
VT opinion. and it's no fun having
every conversation turned into an
argument.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26
The Stars Say
For Sunday, Jan. p.
Iiy ~cENEVIENE kEAiBLE.

~ UADAY'S horoscope shows
many advantages and marked
expansion for the affairs OF
church as well as state. While
benevolence. religion and virtue are
under the benisnant Jupiter. pro
noting these. the aspects also bring
profit ami satisfaction 10 other am
billions n ideals. Benefits may
come through hidden sources or Sc
crct agreements.
Those whose birthday Il r. NAV
anticipate a year of progress and ad-
vancements IN many directions. with
position and profit assured from
those in power as well as through
some secret sources or affiliations
4 child born on this day may have
many excellent qualities and virtues,
making for success. position and
weIl-bains IN life.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26

OF course a lot Of the ailments We have are
81 little consequence. They may annoy US but
really are not serious.
Swelling of the joints. or OF a single joint,
IL a condition often met. Whether or not this
is an important symptom depends on its cause.
What are the causes OF swollen joints?
There are a number. The first that comes
to my mind is an injury OF some sort An acci-
dental blow upon the hand, the hip, the knee, or
the elbow, may be followed by swelling.
Following the injury there is pain, perhaps
pronounced pain. Pretty soon the joint Is swol-
len and red.
With rest and simple treatment, the symp-
toms disappear. IL they do not. more energetic
will be necessary.
1t Is not difficult TO understand the nature
Of a swelling due TO an injury. But II isn't so
1T II wrong when some underlying disease II re-
bic. There are such diseases and 1t may be that
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26

EkTELL. ] don't know whether.
W. II means anything or not. but
Il certainly seems like II. The
boy friend wants me 10 meet the
What 10 YOU think ~ that.
/ .tls diary Doesn't that indicate
nat things ara getting pretty SER
Enus? lie asked me last night. said
bis sister was giving an indoor skat-
|ng party mex sunday afternoon AZ
Ene " the niccst Kinks IN town. with
h tea afterwards a. their home.
I'm all in a iluttcr. / really hate
|aesting sisters. they're generally SO
critical. I've nearly driven Helene
Efszy. too. talking about the Ereat
|vent and asking her advice on what
Ea wear ana how "a act. | don't
. Wv whether % ho the dcmure little
~. sweet and feminine. or the
essful independent Firl-about.
y flip and pcppv. Helene Saws
IN idlculous. Cor no matter what
Ply 20 be. Tn be myself and anv-
bay 10 so fused. that ] won't
De cana = a. putting on an act.
WellS. Wall Ne a thrilling occa.
Eion Tor ne. Aud 7 bet every SIM
feels the same way the first time she
|NFrAh AN1 ~ A. H FANNN 4 NaNNh
res Just as excited about x. too.
ie probably thinks III commit some
|errihia faux paS. ana that thu fam.
y will think he has an as ful taste
n wnnen lIr doesn't have 20 wugry
hough. for I'm received 20 r. 81
perfectly behaved that they think
m too good fN- him ana wonder
shat ! see IN hini.
Helene ssNs i certainly LOSE my
#ob before sunday. She saws I'm in
daEe most az Tile time and the Gus
omers are beginning 10 think I'm
Unconscious or a bit "of." ! sm.
think ] have sDhasia or something.
keep forgetting I'm in the shop
LII the time
Anyway. Helene's \ darling she
anne home With a1s this evening and
Ielpsk ne choose the proper frork 20
lcar.k You ses IL was rather diff
1T. Tor IL had 20 be appropriate Tor
wo occasions skating party ard
tea. Well. ! think she chose the
Teal fhinC II isn't exactly new. but
came from the shop 50 90 course
Is stunning ana / always haNa felt
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26
Or. Copeland Warns Against Neglect of Sudden Swelli
GOODNIGHT
STORIES
Yam, the Shadow-Cirl, Falls
Asleep During a New Game.
BY Max Trel

AHs hft AAAS
Asleep During a New Came.
nNE evening. Just after the little
rc~al-Childrsn were put 10 bed.
All. Flor. Hand. Yam and
Knarf-the five little shadow-chil-
dren with the ~turred.ahout names
gathered together On the desk I'D the
library.
Lets - ~ sleep IN the pigeon
holes suggested Yam who wss "A
rather plump llue ~Etri-shaiow AMI
always sleepy.
Steep exclaimed Flor. why.
you've got All niEht 10 sleep"
Its only eight O'Clock" said
Harid.
Yes" sighed Yam. "but how long
vii 10 stay eicht o'clock
Just Cor IA minute" remarked
Mi. "Then YOU wait a little whils
and - presto. - it's e.ght o'clock
again"
At that moment Knarf. who was
runmaFlnE around the desk. lot out
a shout. Come here" he cried.
i've just found something" Nil.
Flor and Hand rushed over. Yam.
after yawning. followed slowly.
Its "A geography" exclaimed
Knarf. "a biz geography" IL was
indeed Just r. he said. n big Ee0grR-
ply. belonging 70 knarfs master
Frank. who had left IL open az ths
page showing the map ar the world.
Hmm" said they. TT II a Big geoS-
rarhy. What a. that 10 u.s."
Lets play geography w One
ot us j. IT. The others hide. Then
- -m - Nm HHWN mmwwmMmm - EN-
others and tho last one n reach
home after found f. III for this mex
game. Who'll he the first oE@ 1t'f'
II think YOU ought 20 ha It," sid
Flor. knaTf shook his head. That
wou.in't be fair" he remarked. II
discovered tho game. Ons or you
ought 70 be IT."
Al this Flor looked az Hand.
Hand looked at Nil. MI looked nc
Yam. and Yam looked around for
someone else to look Rt. As this was
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26
Words Of the Wise

knowledge ~ essential " con-
quest; only according 10 our
ignorance are we helpless.
Thought creates character.
Character ran dominate condi-
tons. VIII creates circum-
stances and environment
-Besant.
~ tDc command our Wealth, re
shan DC rich and free; if our
WcaIth commands ag. fre aye
poor indeed. Burke.
Better late than never.
-DioHysluE.
The corrri1UFress M Harirg
done 4 splendid action fs tffeN
q sufficient rcu1r1. Cicero.
Success lies, not in achieving
what you aim az, but in aiming
at what you ought 10 achieve
and pressing forward, sure We
achievement hese, or liz NOT
here, hereafter. Horton.
S.IhianelI u ~ Only real aihrism.
anpiratsn. unislhshncss. ih~ only rec
r-lirton. -LAnErfl.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26
Ii [ We're
A Man
BY JILL

WOULD MT Be
a chronic arSuer.
w ouldn't
cate h Up the
most innocent re.
mark with the
. and ruth
less query: Now
" ny do you think
that?'
Sometimes peo-
PIE cay things
without having
given the mat.
ter any special
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26

l remember meeting az the
table Of the brilliant lawyer at
one dinner a woman who shot
big game in Africa, and a woman
who had just come back from
Siberia. She brought her boots
and her fur jackets and wore
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26
IL | Were
Girl
BY JACK

WOULDN'T use
a mans pocket
FOR q carTy-an.
III felt that /
simply couldnt
carry q hand
hs-. Id have "a
pocket or my
own somewhere
around INV per.
son. %in z6
init that skirts
are rather brief
ant. fllmsy for
pocket purposes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26
For Monday, Jan. IS.
~ ~GENENIENE KEMBLE.

ia fj - > astrological Tore
cast Is not a fortuitous one
There are many adverse and
hostile aspects. threatening tho FOR.
tunes. labor. employment and the
personal peace Of mind The ten
denCy 70 imprudcnce and ~frivolity
may encompass these unhappy con
ditlons. but all benefits would come
through Integrity and self rule.
Those whose birthday il IS may
expect a year Of adverse conditions
with trials and temptations IN many
directions The employment T. IN
jeopardy ne wei as the fortune. out
with prudence. thrift and discretion
IN personal actions. pitfalls may be
avoided. A child born on this dsy
may bs prone 20 extravaEarc-, self
indulgence and fTivoAty. which viii
muitata against !iE progress end
weilheiuE. unless trained and dis
ciplined in early life.
Things out ~ hope are comPau'd
of uiih reniurin;.--ShakesPeors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26
LIFE OFFERS LITTLE
FUN TO THE PLODDER
Looking Out for Number One and Neglecting All
Enjoyment Sometimes Proves to Be a Poor
Policy, Winifred Black Says.
by wINIFRED A

THAT wonderful dinners the brilliant lawyer gave? He had
wv alligator pear salad before more than three people in
America knew there were such things as alligator rears.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26

49,. ~ NMHM 800 "H
body. 50 Tar as rheumatism Is con-
celned. wo cannot disregard the
probability that "A localized infection
somewhere is At the root Of the diff
GUILTY.
Joint tuberculosis IS entirely df-
n rent from tuberculosis n the lungs.
fhe usual form of tho disease. 10 tn
bot accompanied hv the cough, pam
n The chest anu other familiar symp-
toms % EFT. r." as . is called by al
nost every body.
or course there may he some fever.
toss OF weight. paleness of the skin.
he common signs 81 a mild form or
tuberculosis. But Inability 10 use
he Joint Is a pretty good sign aome-
3hing has intcrfered with its func-
ion and that something may be
)g|herculoEis.
Eednsss, swelling. heat and pain
\ one 81 the joints are the trsdl-
onal symptoms on acute rheumatic
Infection. The chronic type Is quite
arklng IN these pronounced disturb
|ures. Ia this form there nav lie
yelling and tenderness on handling.
kut No pain OF any consequence. and
to reinsss.
Bad teeth. r5ielnfected gums. q
|funing ear. disease of the tonsil7.
the Intestinal tract Or gall hlad-
~. NAV lie responsible for such
bases. Swollen and distorted Joints.
- instance ~ the finger. NAV re
raced q n or another OF these
ocal troubles.
" IL important % take are ~ tho
Fwoilen 'oint and attempt 10 keen Il
from growing wCrrc. II iS even
bore important 10 discover the seat
b the original trouble. by getting
pa Of the remote cause the Joint VIII
tet well and there viii he M further
&rouble-trouble sure TO result N
HERE Il neglect.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26

Pretty women, clever women, women who knew how 70 dress,
women who could sing and would sing between the salads and
the birds, women who could dance and would dance any time, any
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26
REMOTE INFECTIONS
OFTEN RESPONSIBLE
FAR Physician Points Out Dangers TO General
T. 4Ith Which May First BE Signalized by
Swollen Joints and Acute Pains.
BY ROYAL S. COPELAND, NJ. ID.
United States Senator from New York.

A S we 20 through life we pick up one disease after another. IF
"a you are thirty or forty years OF age and have never been sick.
4 YOU are lucky. II you are fifty or sixty and have escaped dis
case. ID III little short ofa miracle.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26

eaFv TO figure out what ~ wrong when some underlying disease Is e
spgH ble Tor the trouble. There are such diseases and ID may be that
their first sign IA q swelling Of one or more OF the joints.
afnonr such diseases are tuberculosis. rheumatism, scurvy. and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26
Answers 10 HeaIlh Oucries

NJ. RI. o-What can he done for
|iric acid and pains in the limbs and
|sck7 / have trouble with my
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26
Advice to Girls
BY Annie Laurie

nEAR ANNIE LAURIE
~ Is IL proper for a young man
from a distant state 70 stay al a
girl-friend's house during his stay
II her parents are home ana invite
him? ! would like your opinion on
this. DESA DEARA.
nESA DEARA: Perfectly proper.
- my dear. SO stop worrying
about II.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26

A-PrNnrr attention 70 YOUR diet.
wedding TOO much meat and eNccs-
ta sweets should helm q % some
When TIE agiditv has been
'iearsd up the pains Win probably
lrsrnear.
.~aegrIgh'. 1919. Ns~sgtesr Fssluf. SERVES. tnh.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26

nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ ! am 4 girl IN my teens and have
been goin; with a young man SIX
years my senior and lows him very
much. I've been going with him
Tor only six weeks and at Nmas he
gave me a present and sent me n
card. and he's told me that re loved
me, but I can't believe him because
he goes out with other girls. but he
always tells ne afterwards.
What really want TO know II how
TO find out II be really loves me.
LONESOME.
ONESOME. What a terrible world
II i would be II we all went
through lie dsbelisvinE everything
We were toldi Don'x he so suspicious
my dear. Surely, the man ~ old
enough TO know his mind. and II he
tells YOU he loves you. YOU should
accept the statement uUtI YOU find
out differently. IL you discount II
and sco8 AZ III. yoI viii discourage
him and perhaps lose a love that VIII
bring you great happiness. II YOU
are engaged % trs man. he should
not 80 about With other Elrls. srv
more than you should 20 with other
men. Rut otherwise. he snd YOU are
both Tree IN 20 with whnm yNu
please. Put the NASTY suspicious y
q your mind. and determine 10 be
happy. And good luck 10 you.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26
Loves Awakening
Tells a Neat Story Concerning The Jeirery nc Brings
Home for an the Household.
BY Adele Garrison

AfCkTS command 20 look
- ID. loot" In the jewelers.
boxes which Junior had dis
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-26
A Fashion Models Diary
By A THORNCLIFFE

.KTELL. ] don't know whethor+
NJ Il means anything or not. but
Il certainly seems like II. The
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-22

SYNOPSIS: Unable to follow Lucy and Jerry out of the ghost town of T0rridity because the tires of his auto were slashed, Peebles decides to explore the deserted Two Brothers mine, owned by the murdered An drew Ogden. As he starts to enter slash in the rock at one side of the mine, a bullet strikes over his head. A second tears off his hat. He leaves, convinced that the un e n marksman is guarding the en- trance to a new vein of gold. A furious sandstorm springs up suddenly and lashes Peebles un- mercifully. He finally stumbles into an old building.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-22
FORMER PURSER MORGAN NOW IN
 FISH INDUSTRY

E. E. Morgan, for years well known purser on Alaska Steamship Company steamers, at one time General Agent in Southeast Alaska, and for the past two years with the Pacific American Fisheries, passed through Juneau on the Aleutian for Port Benny.
 Mir Morgan has organized the Morgan Packing Company with plant at Port Benny and with w. J. Imlach, one of the best known fish men in the north, as Super intendent. MT. Morgan announced that be will have fresh herring for bait for fishermen by the next 10 days, at least, at Port Benny.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-22
(ii(OlllDl, IBl!U!L!LETS
- by Charles c. Booth

me that my enemy was posted near the open door.
 I am no more cowardly than most men, but the wind of death on my flesh had set my nerves o-quiv- CT. My hand feeling about under the bar encountered a heap of empty beer bottles. I stood up noiselessly, bottle in hand, and hurled it in the direction of the flash.
 As the bottle left my hand I heard a grunt, scorching oath, and the crash of glass.
 Crack The bar quivered as the slug plowed into it. Hell be stalking me next" I reflected. If only I had a pistol!' The ir0py of owning several hundreds of them and being unarmed when I needed one, had not escaped me.
 I thought of the stair and the gallery above. If I could get up there I might have better chance. Grasping another beer bottle, crept to the stairs and started ur it on my toes. Halfway up, the wind dropped for minute, anc at precisely that moment I stumbl- ed over sprung board The board creaked.
 Crack! The bottle smashed il my hand. The flash had come from the bottom of the stair. I bounded