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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
FUTURES DIP TO WEAKER
CLOSE IN DULL SESSION

Minneapolis, Dec. 17.-(Fe0rain
futures dipped to a weaker close dur
ing dull market session here Mon
day.
News was mixed but weakness Of
foreign markets was paramount.
Some buying stimulated by stock
market strength rallied prices slight
lily and then the decline was resumed
because Of the disappointing de-
crease in visible supplies. The gen.
eral grain list eased off with wheat.
December and May wheat closed
- lower and July IL lower. Decem-
Der rye closed Y lower: May ! lower
and July ~ lower. December feed
barley closed az lower and May IL
lower. December mailing barley
closed unchanged. December oats
closed u lower and May Ia lower.
December flax closed IL lower: May
and July IL lower.
Cash wheat testing "a protein or
better was III fair to good demand
at prices that were firm to shade
stronger compared with futures. Of
ferings were light to fair. Winter
wheat tone was firm with offers light
and wanted. Durum was In good de-
mand II OF the choice amber milling
type and the market tone was firm to
strong.
Corn was slow and easy. Oats de-
mand was quiet to fair. Rye demand
was still goto with mill buyers scour-
ing the market for choice stuff. Bar
Icy tone YVES easy but there was fair
interest displayed in offers. Flax was
in fair to good demand and scarce.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
PRESSURE
PLUNCES WHEAT TO
LESS Than DOLLAR
Liberal Canadian Imports, un-
favorable U. S. Report
Results in Decline

Chicago, Dec. H.-tR-For the
first time since Dec. 4, May wheat
Monday dropped to below 81 .
bushel.
Liberal imports Of Canadian wheat.
together with q disappointing exhibit
made by the United States wheat
visible supply total Monday had an
evident bearish influence. The Wis
IDLE decreased only 100000 bushels,
against l,750,o00 bushels decrease q
week ago and 1897. 900 bushels de-
crease at this time last year.
Wheat closed weak at the days
bottom level, 1872 cents under Sat-
urday's finish. May 99-99h; corn,
l-1lt down, May 87A-H, oats cent
to 2 cents off and provisions un-
changed to an advance Of 2 cents.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
Produce Markets
CHICAGO


Chicago, Dec. 17.-(FeButter and
eggs were steady in tone Monday.
Poultry was firm.
Butter. $500; steady; creamery spe-
Gals (93 score), 29A-A: extra 1927,
28al; extra firsts (90-9D, 27A-N;
firsts $3.50, 26-26A: seconds (86-
81. 241A-25: standards coo centralized
carlots), 271s. Butter sales $50 tubs
extras, 2Ss. Eggs 1850, steady; ex-
ira firsts cars 27k, local 26h: fresh
graded firsts cars 2611, local 26: cur
rent receipts %; refrigerator firsts,
1914: standards, 20; extras, 20A: no
egg sales.
Poultry, live, l car, 81 trucks, firm:
hens ~ lbs. up 1917, under ~ lbs.
II: leghorn hens 9h; rock springs IL
Is, colored l3h-l5; leghorn springs
10; ROSTERS 10, hen turkeys 20, young
toms 20. old 10, No. 2, "A; ducks ~
lbs. up 1915, small Is; geese II: capons
CT lbs. 10.
Dressed turkeys, firm; young toms
271a, old q; young hens 26h, old q:
No. 2, Is.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17

USED CARS
the railroad retirement act unconsti

the railroad retirement act unconsti-
tutional.
The administration plans to submit
new legislation at the forthcoming
session intended to meet the objec-
lions to the present act.
In signing the measure last June
80, President Roosevelt said it was
'crudely drawn and will require
many changes and amendments at
the next session Of congress
The legislation, affecting more than
100000 employees, provides retire
ment with pay at the age Of IS. I,
would compel both the workers and
their employees to contribute to . re-
tirement fund.
The Alton and other railroads chal-
lenged the constitutionality Of the
act In the District Of Columbia SUI
preme court. The legislation was held
invalid.
For purposes Of speedy decision,
the government asked the supreme
court to pass on the act without watt
Ing for a decision by the District Of
Columbia court Of appeals.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
BOSTON WOOL

Boston, Dec. 17.-(AP-U. 8. y. Al
Most of the current demand for wool
in the Boston market was centered
on the 64s and finer grades. Some
calls were being received on SIS. COS,
n blood. and medium grades were
very quiet. Occasional bids were re-
ceived on 48s, SOS. u blood fleeces.
but offers generally were below the
level Of asking prices which were
about on the basis Of ~ to % cents
in the grease for graded strictly COM
bling Ohio lines
Estimated receipts Of domestic wool
at Boston, reported to the Boston
grain and flour exchange during week
ending December Is. amounted TO
<36 900 pounds compared with $500
during the previous week.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
Tribut,e's Grain, Livestock and
Market Report for M0n., Dec. II
METALS, UTILITIES,
SPECIALY|ES FIND
MARKETF0LL0WlNC
List az Whole, However, Il
Held to Marrow Range in
Mondays Trading

New York, Dec 17-(ReThe metals,
some Of the utilities and scattered
specialties found following In Mon
days stock market, but the list, as q
whole, held to rather narrow range.
News incentives were scarce and spe-
culative operations Of Q highly eau
tious character. The close was steady.
Transfers appropriated $4,000 shares.
selective equities trading continued
the rule. Brokerage circles were q
little disappointed that the steel group
failed to respond to the estimate Of
the American Iron & Steel Institute
that current mill operations were at
the rate Of 346 per cent Of capacity
against 32.7 per cent last week.
Grams at Chicago turned quite
heavy with May wheat dropping near
" 2 cents q bushel to below the dollar
mark for the first time since early
this month. Liberal Canadian i'm
ports were bearish influence. Cot
ton sagged with the cereals. Bonds
were q trifle mixed. Foreign ex-
changes were Irregular. Sterling lost
a cent or 50 while the gold currencies
were a bit better. Shanghai dollars re-
acted on rumors that the Chinese gov
eminent was considering devaluing
:. this exchange by Is per cent.
Shares Of 1nterboro Rapid Transit
McCrory Stores preferred and COM
mon and Philip Morris recorded new
highs for the year with gains Of frac-
tons to around a point. The Morri,
stock, however, later fell back for q
small loss. U. 8. Steel was easy and
Bethlehem was slightly improved
American Wooden preferred got up 3
points and North American and Lig-
gett & Myers B were point or Sc
firmer.
Fractional advances were registered
by Consolidated Gas, Public Service
of New Jersey, American Water
Works, Chrysler, United Aircraft, U
s. Smelling, American Smelling, Ger
70 de Pasco, Howe Sound, Union Pa
cific, Kelvinator, Libby Owens and
United Aircraft. Although Sperry
Corp. announced an initial dividend
of Is cents a share, the stock did
little. Most Of the oils and rails were
unchanged to a trifle lower.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE, MONDAY, DECEMBER II, 1884
Livestock
so. ST. PAUL

South st. Paul, Dec. 17.--(F)-(U. s.
Dept. Agr)-Cattle 1000; trade slow
early on slaughter steers and she
stock; few partly to higher asking
prices; few sales strong to IS higher;
well finished kinds scarce; medium
to good slaughter steers and yearlings
50O-6.50; palmer grades down to 800
ana less; low cutter and common heif-
ers 1.50-3.50; short feds up to $50;
most cutlery cows 10000; beef cows
2.25-3.00; very good held toward 400:
bulls steady: better grade stocker bulls
2.50-3.00; heavy beef kinds 3.25; some
inquiry for good light yearling stock
ers; few available: calves 200; 200
government; steady, 400 down; few
choice $50; odd head more.
Hogs 5000; moderately active, Is to
Is higher than Friday and Saturday
on barrows and gifts; is higher on
packing sows; good to choice 200 to
1926 lbs. SOS to SOS; few choice heav-
les up to SOS; better 100 to 30 lbs.
$40 to SOS; $50 to ITO lbs. $50 to
400; 40 to $50 lbs. $50 to 4.25; killer
pigs 2.00eto 3.25; bulk good sows 5.45
to 5.55; bulk feeder pigs held around
Is higher; early bids steady to strong
al 100 and down on weights below 100
lbs; average cost Saturday 4.89;
weight 100 lbs; for the week cost
491; weight 1876 lbs.
Sheep 5000; receipts about 60 per
cent feeders fat lambs In fairly broad
demand, packers talking around Is
lower with sellers generally asking up
to TOO and above for best offerings;
early shipping inquiry limited: early
undertone on feeding lambs Is to so
lower with best white faced $50.
Dairy cows: moderate shipper in
quiry for better grade springers at
steady prices, few good grades $500
to $3.50; palmer feeders and mixers
sold mostly on slaughter account.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
CHICAGO

Chicago. Dec. 17.-R)-UsDA)-
Potatoes. l52, on track 273, total q. 8.
shipments Saturday 636, Sunday 81;
russets steady for best, demand and
trading light. other stock dull. demand
and trading very slow supplies lib
eral; sacked per cwt. Wisconsin round
whites u. s. No. /, as; commercial
grade 10: unclassified IS; Michigan
russell rurals U. 8. No. l, IS; Idaho
russets U. s. No. !, best stock. large
size 1921 go.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
BISMARCK GRAIN
FURNISHED by Russell-Miuer Co
Date DEC. II.
BOSTON WOOL

Boston. Dec. l5.-(PE(U. 8. D. A.
Domestic woods sold fairly we'll In
the Boston market during the past
week but on the whole slower than
during the previous week. Teeces
had some call at 1928 cents in the
grease for fine Ohio Delaine, and ct
1924 cents for French combing Of
similar grade 6ls and finer woods. In
western grown woods, the largest de-
mand was on French combing 64s
and finer territory woods at 68-73
cents secured basis for graded lines
and at 65-70 cents for original woods.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
NEW YORK

New York, Dec. l7.-tR-Butter.
8,078, firm. Creamery. higher than
extra 30A -3lh: extra coz soore)
3OA: first 1881 score) 27h 80:
seconds (s4-s7 score) 26,a-27; 81
tralized 600 score) 29N.
Cheese, 53,083. firm. State, whole
milk flats, held, 1888 as to quality
1920; 1894 fancy to specials l7-l8.
Eggs, 1851, irregular. Mixed
colors, special packs or selections
from fresh receipts 30-31: standards
and commercial standards %; firsts
1921; mediums, 40 lbs, and dirties
No. /, ~ lbs. 23-23h: average checks
20; refrigerators. special packs UNI
Quoted; standards 221s-A; firsts
2ls-s4; seconds 2l-2l1s; mediums
and dirties 20ls-2 checks Is.
White eggs. resale Of premium
marks 1898: nearby special packs in
Guiding premiums 31-32: nearby and
midwestern Hennery, exchange Spe-
Gals 80; nearby and midwestern ex-
change standards 28h 30: marked
mediums 25-25z: pulletS "a: Pacific
Coast. fresh, shell treated or liners,
fancy 30ls 81; Pacific Coast, STAN
dards 29h -30A; Pacific Coast, shell
treated or liners, mediums 1921: Pa
cific Coast, Pullets "a; refrigerators.
nearby large 22h-231z Pacific Coast
large 1926: Browns, resale Of pre-
MUM marks 3213-33: nearby and
western special packs private sales
from store 3lh-32: western refriger-
ators, finest unquoted.
Live poultry weak. BY freight:
chickens 1l-17; broilers, unquoted;
fowls. Ills; ROSTERS 10; turkeys 16-
%; ducks 1915.
Live poultry, by express: chickens
1918; broilers l7-ls: fowls 12-15:
roosters 10: turkeys 22-25: ducks, un-
quoted.
Dressed poultry steady to firm.
Fresh, chickens II to "a; fowls 10 to
1917: old roosters III to 1871: turkeys
10 to 81; ducks unquoted. Frozen:
chickens 16 to IS: fowls 10 to 1917;
old ROSTERS liz to 1871: turkeys un-
quoted: ducks 10 to 1874.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
RANGE on CARLOT SALES

Minneapolis. Dec. 17.5R-Range
Of carlot grain sales:
Wheat, No. dark northern ILL.,
l.lSA; No. 2 mixed. l.l3A.
Corn, No. 4 yellow, 09h.
Oats, sample grade white, ssh:
sample grade heavy white, 56il.
Rye. No. !, 70h.
Barley. No. mating, l.2l: No. q
l07h.l.l0.
Flax, No. l. 1.e6-l.9e.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
CHICAGO CASH GRAIN

Chicago, Dec. l7.-(R)-Wheat, No.
: red 1857 to 1.04; No. hard 100;
corn. old No. 2 yellow 95h: new No. 3,
mixed o8A to %: No. 2 yellow 92% to
%: No. white los: oats, No. white
So weevily: No. I white S.: sample
grade SO.
Rye. No. 2, 531s: barely 70 to l.24:
no buckwheat: soy beans. No. 2 yellow
40; net track country station; tim
othy seed 1850 to 1850 cwt.: clover
seed 1875 to also cwt.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
MINNEAPOLIS FLOUR

Minneapolis. Dec. l7.-R)-F1oul
unchanged. Carloads lots family pat
ents 1876 q bbl.. in SO ID. cotton
sacks.
Shipments 2l,722.
Pure bran 3O.O0-30.50.
Standard middlings 32.00-32.50.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
GOVERNMENT BONDS

GOVERNMENT BONDS
New York, Dec. 17.-(F-G0vern
nent bonds:
Liberty 3hs 1896.
Liberty LIST AS l03.20.
Liberty 4th Ans 1892.
Treas. AIS 1928.
Home Owners Loans Is 81, 101.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17

Exports OF iron and steel scrap
from the United States during the
first nine months Of 1884 were eight
times as great IN volume as the 1882
exports.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
Miscellaneous
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

New York, Dec. l7.-(P-Foreign
exchange steady: Great Britain de.
mand In dollars, others In cents:
Great Britain 4.04A; France $50
M: Italy 8.55: Germany 40.l8; Nor
way 24.85: Sweden 1850; Montreal In
New York l0l.00: New York in Mon
treal $500.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
For Rent

FOR RENT-Cabin, III miles south
of ball park. Three rooms. stoves,
table, chairs, bed. etc. Good barn
and hen house. acres for garden.
Good well. Warm and comfortable,
$500 per month. Phone $40 o.
077.
FOR RENT-Store room. 25x90. Il0
basement. Heat, hot and cold rune
ming water furnished. Rent voey
reasonable. Prince Hotel.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
For Sale

For Sale
FOR sALE-Canary birds, guaranteed
singers. Call at 7l5.2lst Street.
BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT
FOR WIFE, mother or daughter q
Singer Electric Sewing machine.
Singer Company.
FOR SAILS electric hair dryers. Al
condition. May be seen at Brodl;S
Beauty Shop, Bismarck.
FOR SALE-Used form lumber. Also
l tool shed 8xl4. J. G. Beattie. ca
Mandan. Phone $40.
COAL delivered from Engstrom mine,
$2.75 ton in Bismarck. Melvin
Backman. Call Herman Engstrom,
Wilton.
FOR SALE-Coal and also Early Ohio
potatoes. v. O. Mason. Phone
032-R.
FOR SALES gals. radiator glycers
Inc, 80c per gallon. Write Tribune
Ad. 8742.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
Personal

REAL STEAM Supercurline perma-
nents, reg. $3.50. oil $500; electric
permaneuts In combination, spiral
top. ringlet ends. all prices. Sham
poo finger wave, Palmolive soap.
Vernon lotion. SOC. HarringtonA
Phone $50,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17

The increased cost OF living IN
france during the last year Is re-
ported to have diverted numerous
American tourists to other countries
IN Europe.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
Statesmen Wanted

I WANT 3 MEN for local Tea and
Coffee Routes paying up to $50 a
week. No capital or experience re-
quired but must be willing to give
prompt service to approximately
200 steady consumers. Brand-neW
Fords given as bonus. Write Al
bert Mills, Route Mgr, 668l Mon
mouth. Cincinnati. O.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
WINNIPEG CASH GRAIN

Winnipeg. Dec. .17.-R3-Cash
wheat: No. / northern 1874: No. 2
northern 74h: No. northern TN.
Oats, No. 2 white 43h; No. 3 white
38is.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17

Although Panhandle. Tex, Is
prairie town with no natural tree
growth. l6 of its 50 streets we're
named for trees.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
High Court to Pass
On Rail Pension Act

Warrington, Dec. l7.-H)-The 81.
preme court agreed Monday TO pass
On decision by lower court holding
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17

MINNEAPOLIS STOCKS
Minneapolis, Dec. l7.-(RE Stocks
close:
First Bank Stock 3.
Northwest Banco 81.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17

I.IU q .1.3VNs NO. ISU UU1 uI1l1 1sV1 =
Flax, No. l, 1864.
Oats, No. white, 56A -57A.
Rye. No. !, 1A-80h.
Barley. mailing, 85-l.O0; No. feed,
77-78; No. 2 feed, 76-77; No. , feed,
-.
Barley. mailing, 85-l00; No. feed.
77-78: No. 2 feed, 76-77; No. ; feed,
1875.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
MONEY RATES

New York. Dec. II. - B = Call
money steady: l per cent Ill day.
Time loans steady; 60 days.6 mos,
III per cent.
Prime commercial paper. x.
Bankers acceptances unchanged.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17

CHICAGO STOCK
(By The Associated Press)
McGraw FL. 1913.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
NEW YORK ClJRB

NEW YORK CURB
New York. Dec. l7.-RNCurb:
Cities Service IN.
Elec. Bond & Share ~.
United Founders y.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17

FOR SALE-By owner, Z room mode
ern 2 story home, (brick). Full
basement with garage. Hot water
system. Gas heated, hardwood
floors, 50xl50 It. lot Handicapped
with trees and shrubbery. Most
desirable location. Only $500 cash,
balance on easy terms. For infors
nation write Tribune Ad. 1921.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17

FOR RENT-Immediately, 5 room
furnished apt. Living room with
fireplace, dining, kitchen and bed.
room. Close to capitol. Suitable
for couple. References required.
Adults only. Write Tribune Ad.
8736.
FOR Rents room unfurnished
apt. Large living room, private
bath. AL condition. 623.6th st.
FOR RENTAL apartment With bath
off the bedroom. Phone l17o-W.
COZ 18th Street.
FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
for light housekeeping. Heat, lights,
water, electric washer included, ga.
No children. Upstairs. 1914 Bdwy.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
MINNEAPOLIS CASH GRAIN

MINNEAPOLIS CASH CHAIN
Minneapolis. Dec. 17.-@-Wheat
receipts Monday los compared to 264
year ago.
Minneapolis cash wheat and coarse
grain closing quotations today follow:
Wheat Delivered To Arrive
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
NEW YORK BONDS

New York, Dec. l7.-R)-Bonds
close:
Great North. Is Of 1886, o..
lob. Prod. gas Of 2022, 1861.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
Female Help Wanted

WANTED-Maid for general house.
work. 931 18th Street.
WANTED-Reliable girl for general
Homework. liz Avenue C..
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for out of
town work. Must be accurate ty-
pist. State wages desired and de-
scribe self fully In first letter.
Write Tribune Ad. 8743.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17

INVESTMENT TRUSTS
by The Associated Proes)
lover counter In New York;:
Quart Inc Sh Al; l.33.
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vering accepted We the right reject any
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REPRESENTATIVE win call desire. Telephone y and
ash for the want I'd
The Washington times., 1934-12-29
NOW READ ON

The telephone bell rang early one morning Julie
pounced the to answer it, hoping that it
hurryup call from the studio for another days
work Another payment was due on that fur coat
she had bought
"Hel-lo," she said, in an affected, ultra-Englsh
drawl miss DeVore speaking"
"Oh!" said an exquisitely modulated feminine voice.
"Im afraid I've made a mistake. l was calling Mr.
Stuart PennngtonS residence"
This is Mr.. Penningtons house." snapped Julie
being herself,
The Washington times., 1934-12-29
Part TrOo of Absorbing Serial
Appearing In TtOel0e
Weekly Sections
WHAT HAS HAPPENED

nth shars~s StGndrimS sSsahy society g He goes
about stlesSv until letter artVes saying she is return
ing from her trauels. Then he is filled With inspiration
StUarts model Julie DeVOre, ,OhO is jealous Of Shor
she asks Stuart If he 1Ot marry Sharlene and he says
he could not ask her to share his poverty besides she
fore ,Ohen Stuart met Shar1ene there had been
anyone else to give meaning to his life.
Shdrlsne, ttoentUe, travels ertensiUelv content
to aUdit that day tChen she @ love someone much that
she gUe up her freedom gladly Stuart is only her
best friend. Julie little to him.; she is Just
venient person to haze around hen he needs smart
prettu face for an advertisement.
The Washington times., 1934-12-29

consented to call Stuart ,
"Good!. i've seen some Of
your advertisements in the mag
azines. Who's the pretty little
dark.eyed model?"
Julie"
"Oh. Was It Julie who
answered the phone this morn
ing?
StorybOok Life
Eyes. That was Julie"
She smiled at him mischiev.
ouSly. II wondered when you'd
start the Hollywood stuff. You
used to be entirely too much of a
monk"
He shook his head. I'm not
going Hollywood. It's just Julie
She came up in the rain one
night, a half-starved little kitten
Nobody could have turned her
out. She stayed to model and
keep house for me on what ]
could pay her. She gets work in
the movies now and again to buy
clothes. She's a good egg"
Dear Stuart hope she takes
nice care of you. You need to be
taken care Of. What else is new
in your life?"
Nothing. Just work. I want
you to see one or two of the
things I've done. But tell me
about you. YOU'RE the one who
leads the story-hook 1ife!"
"Oh, Stuart, there's so much
to tell! 1t would take days
Everywhere we went we met the
most gorgeous people-old friends
and new ones. People are what
count! Of course one likes new
backgrounds, or ancient ones for
that matter, but after all, it's the
people we remember. We stayed
as long as we liked in each place,
and each time we hated to leave
So many happy places to GO
back to some time. First there
was Moorea, across from Tahiti
George and Helen have a plan
tation there, you know. A golden
paradise. I swan and dreamed
and-well, yes, flirted. Such per
feet lambs Of men down there
Stuart"
Fall for any Of 'em?"
"Not-permanently. But such
fun! I almost did lose my heart
in Java, though. We visited
JEANNE who went to school with
me and who married a Dutch
tea planter. And she had a
brother-in-law who grew bulbs in
Holland-Oh, Stuart, he was
sweet"
mo doubt. I feel sorry fol
the poor devil"
"Well-he just wasn't the
one"
Il see. And what about all the
princes and dukes and kings OF
your letter."
mot nearly so NIGEL But real
ones, honest to goodness! In
Europe. Charming, some oi
them. Bores, mostly. Why dc
girls want to marry then?"
Bad News
I'm glad you didn't. Sc
you've run the gauntlet once
more and come home safe and
single" He sighed with relief
even as he smiled at her.
Eyes. I had to get back to
America to-find him."
His smile died. What do you
mean2"
She was looking at him with
eyes suddenly gone tender. All
her mischievouS bright sparkle
was Suffused in a dawning, un
believing wonder. like . chile
glimpsing her first Christina.
tree.
stuart had need of her ad
monition to hold his heart. II
went down like lead within his
body and ceased its joyous sing
ing.
Are you-sure?" he asked
huskily.
"YeS. It's different. I've never
| felt like this before. I love hin
sol I wiSh-I wish I could be
the grass under his feet--do you
understand, Stuart?"
"Who is he?"
"Kent Damerell."
"Oh-you mean the millionaire
plAy.hoy"
Il suppose you might call hin