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Evening star., 1936-06-29

anything Of Virginia since I've been
away, have you?"
Patsy swiftly remembered Virginia
Keith as she had seen her last week
at Log Cabin Tavern, q little drunk
and flirting outrageously with Victor
Caldwell. Neither Victor nor Virginia,
at their table far across the room,
had seen her. She wondered briefly II
all the stories afioat in Annapolis about
Victor were true-if the rugged, dark
eyed little boy with whom she and
Richard and Ted had played with
years ago on the banks of the Severn
could have turned into the mysteri-
ous-poSsibly criminal-character that
a few natives thought him.
Victor came of q wretchedly poor
but proud family. They were still poor,
but his minister father refused any of
the things that Victor offered to do
for them. She wondered If it was be-
cause he was wealthy and yet had no
position, no tangible background to
prove how he made his money.
She said evenly, mo. Ted, haven't
seen Virginia"
And Ted, whistling again, picked up
Lees suitcase and his own and van
ished into the house.
Patsy smiled at the 'Navy's flying
fool" then. Her back was to the porch
light and her eyes lay in shadow. But
Lee Cavendish could see her mouth
al Vlu-har r,rnnth and fhA nlnar
lovely line of her chin and the faint
dimple that came out in her right
cheek when she smiled.
She said: "You really didn't need an
Introduction. Mr.. Cavendish. Your
reputation preceded you. Aside from
being the Nays flying fool, given to
dazzling speed. incredible careenings,
swoops and what have you, the Navy
ssys-and when the Navy speaks it
usually says plenty!-that you were
the best athlete the academy ever
turned out! And that's why you're
stationed in Annapolis now giving the
team the benefit of your experience.
You play a banjo, dance divinely, paint
little. as evidenced by your cartoons
in the Log"-the dimple grew deeper
in her cheek-"and II you hadn't gone
in the Navy you'd probably have gone
on the stage"
He lifted an eyebrow at her. swell!
And what else has preceded me?"
"Oh, lots! You're from Virginia
not Navy born, but Navy made. You
were captain OF the foot ball team
your second-claSs year, No. boy in
crew, but missed seeing you because
dad was stationed in Shanghai then
and I was busy watching Cinnamon
turn soapstone into jade and sell it at
fabulous prices to tourists. You mar
ried Kitty Mitchell at the academy
chapel the day you received your COM
mission. The women, am told, fall
for you-one and ALI"
so really go to town with the la
dies? You see-I hadn't realized it,"
And there my story ends. Grand
father being retired now and giving
me no chance to 60 places and hear
things, I miss most of the best Navy
patter. But can remember the time"
the dimple deepened in her cheek
again-"when you were the heart
smasher OF the Navy! All the matrons
buzzed over their bridge tables and
cocktails and teacups up and down the
COAST"
God help mel" Suddenly he stop
ped smiling. He said: Look here,
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between the bunsen burner and the
shelves disorderly with TASKS and test
tubes and pipettes; dropping some
thing on tiny slide and putting 1t
under . miscroscope.
How many times had she sat SILENT
ly in that basement waiting for Rich
ard to complete some experiment that
he hoped would ultimately benef1t hu-
manity! How many times had she sat
there studying him intently-his tall.
lean darkness. the brown eyes that
were not quite soft speculative.
rather, with the clarity that comes
of introspection. nerves and analysis;
the sensitive mouth with only a hint
of cynicism in the corners.
Then one night he had slumped to
Evening star., 1936-06-29

. chair, crumpling q chart, his slim
face changing gradually from an ami
able dreaminess to stark discourage
ment. She had gone to him and had
run her fingers through his wavy
brown hair. 1t had felt soft and dear
to the touch. That was when she had
made up her mind at last to marry
him.
The hum of a motor car and the
sound Of tires Slowing against gravel
as . car swung into the driveway
shafts Of gold brought a rush Of beauty
to the gardens Of Tree Tops-dahlias.
strong and dusky and rich; maple
leaves falling gently in flaming color
to the ground.
Then the car stopped under the
portico and the gold was dashed on
and for . moment the earth seemed
plunged in darkness. Patsy snapped
on the porch light, moved little to-
ward the steps and stood waiting,
smiling. A lovely young girl in q
trailing blue chiffon engagement gown
and her fance's corsage Of gardenias
against her slim throat.
Ted climbed out Of the car, whis-
Ting, cap q little to one side. Like
most very young Navy officers he had
only one respectable uniform, sacred
to affairs like his sisters engagement
dinner. The seat Of his pants was q
trifle incandescent from much sitting
and pressing, but his braid was bright
and his aviators eagle glittered.
Patsy's smile broadened. She
thought: Ted Warfeld, lieutenant
(junior grade), attached to the q. 8. 8.
Saratoga, plane carrier with the Pa
ciic Fleet. but feeling very important,
II you please, because he's temporarily
stationed in Annapolis to scout for
the foot ball team. He's back now
from q flight to check the technique
and maneuver Of a dozen college teams
that Navy will play. Well hear all
about it at breakfast and dinner and
supper for week. He's trying to look
excited because I'm becoming engaged
to Richard tonight, but he's really ex-
cited because he will see Virginia
Keith again.
Ted Warfield wasn't alone. Another
uniformed young man got out of the
car behind him. A very tall young
lieutenant, and straight, who had an
arrogant way Of holding his blond
head. As he came up the steps beside
Ted, left hand in the pocket Of his
coat, his cap little to one side, Patsy
thought he was the most handsome
man she had ever seen. He had the
bluest eyes she had ever seen. too, and
she could tell by the curve Of his upper
lip that he knew how to laugh at him
self.
Ted reached the top step with .
bound, caught Patsy, kissed her flush
ed cheek. He said: Hi, there, kidl
see I'm in plenty Of time for the IRE
works! Patsy, may present Mr.. Cav
endish? Lee Cavendish, you know, the
AAvys flying fool himself, in person.
He can fly anything from . training
ship to . clipper, upside down, wrong
side up or inside out! He's going to
be with Us for . few days, until he
can find quarters In Crabtownl" He
paused, caught his breath. then con-
tinued: Il don't suppose yfSsve seen
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young ofYicer who was killed in a
balloon crash, and Ted's wild. futile
infatuation for Virginia Keith-un-
til at 20, she was obsessed with it.
Whatever else happened to her,
there were three things that must
not. She must never fall in love;
she must never become even slightly
fond Of a man that other women
found irresistible; she must never
look even second time at q man
in a uniform. This latter resolve
had been a little dificult, being
Navy born as she was, and moving
from one navy yard to another until
her father had died in Guam, and
her mother, grieving. had quickly
followed him in death, as she had
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and who could never hurt her be-
cause she had known him all her
life and was only passively fond of
him. Eventually she would go on
with her voice, her lessons with
Dmetrieff, the great impresario in
New York, driven again by that
strange force within herself which
she had recognized three years ago,
but did not understand, and which
Dmetrieff said was one Of the first
signs Of greatness. And that would
please her!
She didn't want love. For long
time now Patsy Warfleld had been
afraid of love. Not wanting love,
she thought, went back to a soft
Summer twilight and a garden that
smelled sweetly Of roses and hibis-
Gus and dew on the grass. There
had been many people at grand
fathers garden party that night:
Ladies who drifted over the spacious
grounds with the grace of swans
and officers resplendent in brass and
gold braid. But she only remem-
bered few; her father and a slim
dark young woman who had wandered
of with him into the wiStful shadows
Of the live oaks, not aware of the
small 9-year-old Patsy who followed
them; who stood, wide-eyed and
wondering when her father swept the
young woman into his arms and held
her lips close beneath his own for
q long, long while.
Back on the pillared porch Of Tree
Tops, she remembered her mothers
starkly white face, her stricken dark
eyes, her softly plaintive voice. And
she remembered Grandfather War
field saying, gently, Women can't
resist Carter, Leila, and his vanity
won't permit him to resist them. It's
nothing more than that. And he for
gets them so quickly" Her mother
had sobbed something about would it
never end" and "the tortures of hu-
miliation.''
But most clearly of all, Patsy re-
membered the ladies in picture hats
and flowing pastel chiffons, who had
gathered around the tea table and
had stood holding fragile cups in
their pale hands. One goldenly
lovely woman had said:
Don't you feel sorry for Leila
Warfeld! The commander is so
fatally handsome, so attractive to
women and so attracted by them.
There are few women who can re-
sist q man in uniform, and sup
pose Teresa Evans can't be blamed
any more than the others. You'd
certainly think she'd be more dis
Greet, though, wouldn't you? You
can see their shadows very plainly
down there under the live oaks. And
Leila has seen them! Poor dear!
Indeed, I'd rather be dead than live
a life like hers that wretched
sense of insecurity that -"
Another lady in q picture hat had
turned suddenly, had seen the small
big-eyed girl behind her, had held
silencing finger to her crimson lips.
"Ssh-hh! There's Patsy!" she had
said in an undertone. Little pitchers,
you know!"
But later she had understood. Un-
derstood fully. And in the years
that followed there grew within Patsy
strong fear Of love-strengthened
Nv Marcia's tragic marriage TO thu
Evening star., 1936-06-29

Peterman Roach Food lures reaches from
hiding places - they eat. return to nest and
die, leaving NO ODOR. Food carried back kills
young and eggs. too. Effective ~ hours day.
Guaranteed. Get a can now. and get rid Of
reaches. sc. 3Sc and 6Oc at your druggist Q.
Evening star., 1936-06-29

No limit to this coIIection-TWENTY style
One piece and two piece, for stree
country, and sports, for misses and wone'
Evening star., 1936-12-29

assortment Of these seen recently were
dainty round slices Of bread topped
with a slice of hard boiled egg, gar
nished with bit Of parsley, olives and
chopped picked herring; oblongs of
whole-wheat bread topped with ssr-
dimes garnished with pistachio nuts
and piquant pickle relish; squares
and fingers of rye bread with slices of
luscious smoked salmon sprinkled with
paprika; assorted breads generously
bedecked with genuine Russian caviar
decorated with tiny lemon flowerettes,
and strips of Russian pumpernickle
spread with a mixture of salted al
monds, mayonnaise and table sauce.
FOR the tea table you will find the
Danish cookies and pastries very
colorful. These sweets. as we all know.
are famous the world over for their
unusual tastiness. Tea cookies OF al
mond paste, rum and sugar cake and
walnut sticks are all traditional.
Nut sticks and meringues made by
our own caterers are always favorites
and just the thing to serve with tea
or coffee. One of our uptown caterers
is featuring these two items with other
dainties for the holiday parties and
orders will be delivered to your home
without extra charge.
For information concerning items
mentioned call National 5000, extern
sion 342.
Evening star., 1936-12-29
Better to
Abide by
Decisions
Children Soon Take
Advantage of
"No-Yes."
BY ANGELO PATRI.

THE no-yes person is bound to have
q bad time with children because
they are astute and very soon take
advantage Of the indecision to bar
gain for their wants and wishes.
Nobody can be 100 per cent wise.
1t would be dreadful to meet up with
such a person in daily living. But
one can be rather sure about some
things, and the answer to them is
either yes or no without any reserva-
tion or wavering.
Most mothers know whether a child
can have a piece of candy at the
time he asks for it. Either he can
have it or he can't SO, the yes is easy.
1t will be II the child learns that he
gets nothing by arguing his case. He
can learn that his mother means what
she says when she says it if that Is
his experience.
Go ask your mother for some
cookies, Bennie."
mo. She won't give them to me
because 1t is near luncn time"
Go on. Coax her"
mo. She wouldn't give me any
and she would chase me out for
asking. You go ask your own mother
if you want any"
Il did ask her and she said there
wasn't any. II she had some. though.
1 could coax them out Of her. Easy.
Go on and ask your mother"
II told you no, and I mean no"
said Bennie, and the words and tone
were his mothers. Experience had
taught him something.
This is not to say that parents
are not to be persuaded. If child
comes with q request he should have
q hearing, sympathetic and kindly
even when the request seems out
landish. Listen, and don't say no"
the moment he opens his mouth. He
NAV have reason on his side. Or even
harmless pleasure Say yes" as often
as possible and keep mo" for the
rare times 1t Is needed. But stick
to it once it has been pronounced.
This makes consideration OF any
request imperative. II one yields
to the very human impulse that moves
one to shout mo- at the outset there
Is likely to be a change of attitude
and that, in the face of the shouted
negative, Is not always gracefully
achieved. Wait and listen and ask
for time, II time Is needed. Then
when you have to say no 1t comes with
more authority and Is accepted III
better grace.
"Once having said .'yes." don't take
it back unless there Is plain. i'm
perative need for YOU to do SO. II
you have given permission to 60 to
Q party and you learn that there Is
Q contagious disease prevalent in the
neighborhood you are perfectly within
your rights, 1t Is clearly your duty
to say, mo, we have to change the
answer because Of this illness"
But, if you have given permission,
and then begin to think of all the ifs
and maybes, the possibilities and the
costs, and your mind wavers, don't
say. mo. I've changed my mind"
You are likely to change 1t back again,
and to that there is no end but
confusion and loss Of understanding.
Make up your mind and then abide
by it.
tCopyrisht, 1861
Evening star., 1936-12-29
Taffy Apples Safely Satisfy
I,uas,;1> Cravs,,C zoe C,~><

If you are looking for . monev.
maker for the church bazaar or tne
boys club fund you will find one that
is simple and sure fire in taffy apple
booth. These wholesome confections
are inexpensive to make and uni
versally popular. especially among
children. who probably call them
"apple on the stick" II you can
arrange to make them right at the
booth, so much the better, for the
delicious smell Of the cinnamon sirup
is bound to lure the customers.
You can make the sirup by cooking
together two cups granulated sugar,
one-half cup light corn sirup. three
quarters cup water, two teaspoons
cinnamon and enough red pure food
coloring to give the desired rosy
coating. When the sirup will form
. brittle ball when dropped into cold
water. place the pan over boiling
water. Dip into it apples that have
been washed, polished and stuck on
skewers. Place the apples on rack
until the sirup hardens. An inverted
colander, or wire dish dryer. will
serve this pllrpose.
Evening star., 1936-12-29
Feminine Touch in Shooting
Costumes.

Feminine touches are giving q new
style interest to shooting costumes
this season-these largely through ac-
cessories, which are noted in smart
new color combinations and materials.
There are novel belts in peccsry and
box calf with little pockets, as shown
by Hermes and Henry q la Pensee.
There are little bags In vivid colored
feathers and lacquered fabrics as well
as In plastic materials, which may be
worn like fobs Of cartridge belts. There
are smart shooting costumes shown
with doeskin gilets In bright colors
or with vivid scarves The new square
shoes, Tyrolean CATERS and large
plastic buttons initiating horn and en-
graved with hunting scenes are other
style features of this seasons smart
Shouttng costume. e
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Manners
of the
NJ O m e n t
IF YOU want to keep from falling

If YOU want to keep from falling
down on Icy sidewalks you should
% remember to wear your rubbers
and CD stop your rushing nothing
matters SO much that it is worth
cracking a spine over.
But once you're down, for heavens
sake don't get hysterical. No man
likes the idea Of picking up hysteri-
cal woman. Keep calm, straighten out
your hat. powder your nose, and look
around for a likely looking male
When you've spotted him give him
brave little smile. He'll be right over.
If les no man around you'll
probably find that you can get up
by yourself. But we certainly wouldn't
advise such display Of independence
If you are with an escort.
JEAN.
(Copyright. 1936)
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erages? The Scandinavians, origina-
tors of the smorgasbord, always play
up fish delicacies, especially around
the holiday season. Among those that
are exceptionally appealing are fish
balls in bouillon, smoked salmon and
sturgeon, pot pourri of fish in jelly
(asSOrted boned fish attractively mold
ed in spicy gelatin); tiny sardines in
vinegar or pure olive oil, anchovy
filets. rolled or plain. The Dutch, on
the other hand, enjoy their herring
or sardine salad-the Germans, smoked
eel and salmon; the French, snails or
surgeons filets in olive oil. and the
Russians. Of course, their red or black
caviar. Since all OF these items are
available at the local shops one could
really have an unusually interesting
array.
Whatever you do, however, don't
forget to include the American con-
tribution to the delicacy shelf! Rat
tlesnake meat. you know, has been
accepted by epicures the world over
as one Of the finest Of all the It'd
bits the food connoisseur can enjoy.
1t is being exported. we understand,
to all parts of the world to vie with
other unusual concoctions.
CONSIDER the turtle meat in sherry
which comes packed in glass jars
with simple directions attached for
making a delicious Turtle Meat Ia
Newburg" This may be quickly and
simply prepared in the chatting dish
and served in patty shells or on toast
rings. Frog a la queen is something
little different, too-and this deli
cious piece de resistance comes in cans
all ready to serve. All you need do
is warm it in the chatting dish, and
serve on toast points.
Wild duck and quail also come
already cooked in cans. These two
items are imported direct from Poland
and bring a bit of renowned Polish
culinary art to our tables at a COM
paratively reasonable price. The game
is packed in small and large cans
containing a half or whole bird. "a
good currant jelly should be provided
for this treat to make 1t perfect)
AFF
p EMEMBER too. if you are planning
to give an at home" on New
Year day that all sorts Of dainty and
attractive sandwiches, hors d'oeuvres
and canapes can be made to order for
you. The small sandwiches-cart-
wheels, rounds, squares-any shape
you may fancy, are sold by the hun
dred, while the large bridge size"
ones are sold by the dozen.
Canapes are also made and sold by
the dozen or hundred, and We know
Of a person who specializes in Danish
and Scandinavian hors doeuvres or
open face" sandwiches. Among the
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may be prepared somewhat in advance
and can be served with the minimum
trouble and effort.
Midnight eating must be approached
with thought. Lots of us have touchy
tummies that punish us for late
snacks by not letting us sleep after
ward. Therefore too rich and too
heavy foods must be ruled out. for
even though the next day is holiday
this time-there is no use spending
1t with tired nerves and a fretful
liver.
T WOULD suggest, first Of all, q
variety of cheeses, of the milder
types, and assorted cold cuts, sliced
thin, to be made into sandwiches by
the guests, with crusty French or
whole wheat bread. Stuffed eggs
and some sort of refreshingly piquant
salad would be good with the sand
wiches. Or, If you want one hot dish
that is not too much trouble to pre-
pare, UIlcll lldfC tllN OSSo oSA "AhSiSa'
with tomatoes and a few asparagus
tips.
II you received one Of the wonder
full electric gadgets designed to keep
several dishes hot at one time, as
Christmas present, this Is a splen-
did time to show it of. You could
have chicken la king in one COM
partment, and creamed oysters III an
other; chicken livers, sauteed and then
mixed with steamed rice, are always
delicious; shrimp and wild rice make
another good combination. And have
YOU ever tried the combination Of
chicken livers, mushrooms and onions.
all sauteed together? That is one of
those that you have to be q little
careful about. late at night-but it
is just about tops" if you can
take it!
With any of these hot foods, you
may have q nice, cool salad. For
buffet party the individual molds or
servings are the most convenient.
Hot-house tomatoes, stuffed with
minced cucumber, or with tuna fish,
or with chopped artichoke hearts mar
mated in French dressing. may be
placed on crisp lettuce leaves, and
served with mayonnaise.
NIITH this kind Of smack" buffet,
dessert Is unnecessary, but be
sure that there is plenty of food for
the main meal. Set the dining room
table against the wall, SO that guests
may group themselves in the center
Of the room, or wander comfortably
about, and place the decorations at
the back Of the table against the wall.
Use your prettiest linen, china and
silver, and group the platters Of food,
the coffee urn, and the rest Of the
equipment with an eye to balance and
beauty. Half Of the success of q
buffet party lies in its looks, re-
member!
And here are one or two recipes for
Evening star., 1936-12-29

agree that It's just as i'm
portant to your self-esteem to appear
in smart bed toys as in stylish day
time frocks. Today's model gives you
the best chance in the world to put
new life into your pajama wardrobe.
A charming scallop-yoke is repeated
in the rounded jacket bottom. Yoke
and sleeves are loosely made for COM
fort, too. Collar and front facing are
in one piece. further simplifying the
sewing. Button yourself into these
in sheer dimity or voile, and feel and
look like sleeping beauty!
Barbara Bell pattern No. 1913 is
sva:lale for sizes IA. 16. 10. 20. 40 and
AZ. Corresponding bust measurements.
50. "a. SO, 38, 40 and ~. With short
sleeves size 16 (3D requires 47s yards.
80 inches wide.
Every Barbara Bell pattern includes
an Illustrated instruction guide which
Is easy to understand
Send Is cents for the Barbara Bell
Pattern Book Make yourself attrac-
tive, practical and becoming clothes.
selecting designs from the Barbara
Evening star., 1936-12-29
Needing the
Erie n dly
| m p u | S e
BY EMILY POST.

DEAR MRS. POST: I am stranger
in this community and in the
short time I've lived here so many
Of the local people have been to call
on me-neighbors, church women and
people who were told about me by
friends OF mine living elsewhere. All
but the neighbors live too far for mo
to be able to return these visits. I
cannot hire a taxi and the distances
are too far for me to walk, as I am
not young. How can show my sppre.
citation in place Of paying visits. and
encourage their calling again?
Answer-I would invite them to
come in to tea, or perhaps you might
have regular day at home and send
out cards reading Mondays or Fridays
or whatever day it Is. And then tell
them when you see them that you
have to ask people to be good enough
to go to see you because you are not
able to walk so far.
Evening star., 1936-12-29
1878

Bell well-planned, easy-to-make pat
terms. Interesting and exclusive FASH
ions for little children and the DIM
cult junior age; slenderizing. well-cut
patterns for the mature figure; after
noon dresses for the most particular
young women and matrOns and other
patterns for special occasions are all
to be found In the Barbara Bell Pat
tern Book
(Copyrisht. 1850