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CHAPTER XvI-Continued

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Never lie to me, Lynn, that's all
the promise I'll ever ask of you.
Never lie to me. for I've had enough
Of thati"
1t was only a two-mile trip back,
but to Lynn, although they were
making knots, it seemed intermina-
Die. They were travelling with the
waves, which seemed gigantic.
In the roar Of the wind Lynn
moaned aloud. Why had she not
told Wild then and there about that
wedding? Why? Why? She could
never> summon up courage nowI
That night they all went off to
the club for dinner. Wild danced
with her at every opportunity, but
there were not many, for the stag
line exercised its privileges, but she
was too impatient to be back in
Wld's arms to be other than an
noyed at the many who insisted on
dancing with her. Terry was there.
and cut In early in the evening.
nicer than Florida, what?" he
murmured in her ear. "What about
that dinner with me you promised?"
Lynn was vague.
"See the girls glaring at YOU.
You'll hear about this tomorrow. I
fancy. See Heloise Town over there
dancing with. Wild? She's been on
the make for him since he was in
nickers, but he no can do. She'd
probably like to cut your throat"
Then somebody else cut in, and
Lynn saw Wild was still dancing
with Heloise, the blonde, who had
come with Terry Saturday night.
Wild rescued Lynn before mid
night and they escaped to his car,
for he had driven her over.
You're gorgeous. We're going
for a ride and wish we didn't ever
have to come back"
1t was hours later when they final
ly got home. Everybody but Marie
and two Of the boys were in bed.
1t never occurred to Lynn that Ma
RE had deliberately waited up, just
to see what time they got in. But
1t did to Wild, and he was furious
when Marie followed Lynn upstairs.
I'll just come in for a moment
to say good night" Marie said.
Think I'll have one more night
cap"
She opened up a little cupboard
which Lynn had not investigated
and took out bottle of brandy. She
poured herself a stiff drink.
want one?"
Lynn shook her head.
"Wen, here's how? And by the
way, how does it feel to be South
ampton sensation?"
Il don't know what you mean"
II believe you're in earnest. I
mean-tonight. The boys are nuts
about you. And Wild's spinning like
a top. Nice work, sister. It's more
than any of us could do" Marie
downed the brandy, poured herself
another. Lynn flushed, too embar-
raised to answer.
Last time Wild brought home one
of the great unwashed, it was a
Spanish dancer!" Marie laughed.
"She made terrific passes at the old
mani"
Something in Lynn's clear eyes
sobered Marie for moment.
"Well, good luck. The boys must
be amused, and there's nothing like
q new sensation!"
And Marie waved an uncertain
good night as she went out the door.
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OSoh AoNS
had little chance to talk with Lynn
until they had reached his home.
Come" he told her. "We'n duck
this mob as long as we can"
They went down to the beach and
found shady spot.
What's wrong, Lynn" Wild
asked, but first he kissed her.
Nothing"
You're bad liar. 1t was Marie,
wasn't it?"
Lynn did not answer.
Il got myself engaged to her once,
she's bit sharp about things, so
just forget anything unpleasant she
said"
"She was all right, Wild"
"Just as harmless as a king
cobra!" He put his arms about her
and drew her to him.
kiss me, Lynn" Helpless there
in his arms, Lynn raised her lips
like little girl.
1t was thus Chuck found them.
I'm sorry to break in on such a
charming love scene but mother
wanted you, and thought I'd better
come myself"
Lynn's cheeks were crimson, and
she tried to move away from Wild
but he held her close.
isn't she wonderful, Chuck?"
Wild kissed the tip of Lynn's tilted
nose.
"Pay no attention to his disap-
prevail, Lynn. He hates to see any
body happy And he'll try and turn
you against mel / can see il in his
eye! But just ignore him. He's q
villainous character"
Feeling like a culprit, Lynn
walked meeAy between the two
brothers back to the house.
The rest Of the day was a turmoil.
Everybody swan in the pool be-
fore teatime, and Wild spent his
time trying to persuade Lynn to dive
off the edge of the pool.
There was little more time that
day for romance. Lynn was ready
for an early start Tuesday morn
ing. The weekend was over. That
last evening Mrs. Austin said good
by to her before she retired.
II won't be up in the morning,
my dear. It has been charming to
have you. Wild must bring you out
here often"
Lynn thanked her sincerely. But
Wild was waiting for her on the
terrace, to say goodnight.
''Happy7" he asked as he took
her in his arms.
Eyes"
'This is only the beginning, sweet
The worlds really a great placei
Kiss me goodnight"
Lynn later managed to say her
good-bys to other of the house party
guests. Marie was kind TO her, real
ly liked Lynn.
"And loathe most pretty
womenl" she added.
Wild announced he was driving
Lynn to town.
ooh, It Is too early, Wild"
"Of course II isn'tl III be up be-
fore you are"
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin exchanged
glances. This clinched the matter.
Whan Wild got up 1t z O'Clock 70
drive into Manhattan, that was in
fatuation.
There was no time TO lose.
Chuck was cordial to Lynn. asked
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CHAPTER XVIII

Lynn got Rene to the supper table
and tried to make him talk to her.
He could not say what was in his
mind. He did, however, tell her
something of what Marty had said
during the long weekend.
II talked to Marty a lot when
was away, and he thinks I'm foolish
to 60 off to Europe just now.
have agreed with him. He has some
important plans for me-" He tilted
his chair back
Il guess I'll stay on for the Win
ter, Lynn, and get the cash while
the sun is shining on my side of the
fence"
Lynn tried to conceal her JOY at
the announcement, but it did not
deceive Rene. He felt ashamed at
not telling her the whole truth, and
he added with apparent casualness:
Marty wants me to try for the
Guggenheim Prize. 1t carries a
years travel abroad. Thought I'd
enter that picture of you. He thinks
it might have a chance.
"Wild thinks it's good, and he has
good judgment, people tell me. His
fathers been a collector for years"
Rene tried to make his voice
sound natural as he mentioned
Wild's name. Lynn was too excited
to notice.
Lynn could not conceal her Joy
now. She hummed as she did the
supper dishes, and Rene, listening,
tried to quiet the bitterness in his
heart. When she left him that
night she dropped a light kiss on
his forehead.
"Pl see about the apartment to-
night"
Downstairs Lynn looked for Wild.
He was not there. But even that
disappointment could not dampen
her spirits. She hurried on over
to the little apartment house which
had just been done over. They were
one-room apartments with q little
electric stove and a fireplace which
burned real wood. 1t was a walk
up place, but to Lynn it seemed the
last word in luxury.
The second morning, with its
bright September sunshine, found
Lynn frantic. She put on q new
black Fail frock and went off to
work. Nine. Reanoud remarked the
dark circles under her eyes, thought
she must remember to warn Lynn
TO keep better hours. Wild was tax
ing her out too much. That was
the trouble with these young girls.
Madam sighed.
Later, when the shop had closed.
Lynn took a long time to dress, hop
ing that Wild might be waiting. She
looked stunning as she left the shop
In her well-cut black frock and
small, off-the-face hat, which
showed her blonde hair. Wild wasn't
there, but Terry was.
He waved TO Lynn, and she nod
ded, forcing back the tears of dis.
appointment.
you look as though you were ex.
pecting q date"
Tn not. Just q date 10 get home
and let Rene work for an hour"
Let me drive your" Lynn hest.
tated.
Come. I've got q little time to
kin II you really won't eat with
me"
Terry was amusing. and he KEEP,
Lynn laughing e. he recounted q
party he'd attended the previous
night out on Long Island
TO 81 cONTINt 10,
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-09-20
Real Spirit

Real Spirit
Spirit Is now a very fashionable
word; to act with spirit, to speak
with spirit means only to act RASH
ly, and to talk indiscreetly. An
able man shows his spirit by gen.
tie words and resolute actions; hs
is neither hot nor timid.-Chester-
field.
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ODDS and ENDS

q Rochelle Hudson picked I'D such a
tan during hoo months IN Ha,ooii that
she'll hare 10 be bieached before she can
play pale miss Of Manhattan in "Cirls
Under a."
q Evidently Before ! Die" t0as too
gTtsiy hhe foT the neD Douglas Fair.
banks JI.Rita HayIoOrh drama; IFS been
renamed "AnseLs Over BrOodroay."
q Marjorie RaHbeou has proved 70 Be
20 able a successor TO the late Marie
DressLeT IN The character OF ~TuEboof
AnHie" that The series oiH go righf on h;
THsbOaf Annie IN DrydOck" tUW be fhs
nsu one 10 be mode.
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IMPROVED
UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL
CUNDAyI
CcHOOL Lesson
BY HAROLD L. LUND0uISr. ID. d
Dean Of The Moody Bible Institute
49, of Chicago.
tkeleased by Western Newspaper Unionl
Lesson for September %

lesson subjects and Scripture texts Sc
Ec.eo and copyrighted by International
Council OF Religious Education: used by
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Self Advantage

Self Advantage
No man can live happily who
regards himself alone, who turns
everything to his own advantage.
Thou must live for another, II
thou wishest to live for thysef.-
Seneca.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-09-20
THE VOICE OF WISDOM

LESSON TEXT-ProverbsS :l0.27
SoLDEN TEXT-Keep thy heart with all
uiiIigence: for out of It are the issues OF
hfe.-Proverbs 4:23.
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son, Gladys Swarthout, Richard Bo-
nelh and Frederick JAGGED, and at
the moment efforts are being made
to sign Lily Pons, Nino Martini,
Mischa Elman, Josef Hoffman, and
Efrem Zimbalist. The first group
is scheduled for release October 1.
The time has come when frankie
Burke wishes that he didn't look like
James Cagney. The resemblance
got him into movies a couple of
seasons ago, when he played Gag
ney as boy Of IL in Warner Broth
ers' angels With Dirty Faces"
He went on from there, doing the
same kind Of role for other studios.
Now, as Wayne Morris roommate
in Paramount's "Quarterback," he's
persuaded the director to let him
forget the Cagney mannerisms; he
wants to get parts because he can
play them well.
Loretta Young is convinced that
Mexican fans appreciation of movie
stars Is more embarrassing than
fattering. When she slipped into a
theater to see her Columbia comedy
"He Stayed for Breakfast" the film
was stopped and the lights went on,
so that the audience could See her
in person. And she was wearing the
old clothes In which she'd gone
fishing.
Even if the names of directors of
pictures don't mean a thing to you,
you'd better make a note of one
Preston Sturges. He's no newcom-
era playwright, the author of
Strictly Dishonorable" among 9th
er hits, he's written plenty of movie
dramas and had experience as a
director.
His name should be remembered
because he wrote and directed
down Went McGinty," one Of the
funniest and best pictures that has
been launched In some time. He
didn't want any big stars or glamour
players; Brian DOnlevy, AKIN
Tamiroff, Frank McHugh and Muri-
Ell Angelus suited him fine. He Just
wanted to write and direct a COM
edy. He followed ii with another,
''The New Workers." satire on ad-
vertising, and he's scheduled for
plenty more.
Ronald Reagan and his wife.
Jane Wyman, played a love scene
for "Tugboat Annie Sails Again"
and then worried about whether or
not it was effective.
when we kissed in that scene
Just now" Reagan said to Director
Lew Seller, II was thinking about
how hungry was and what we'd
have for dinner. jamie told me she
was thinking about the same thing.
In the love scenes we made before
we were married, we'd kiss and for
get to eat"
Seller grinned. "You did better
this time, thinking about food, than
you did before, when you forgot TO
eat because you were making love 4"
he replied.
+
ODDS AND ENDS
q Rochelle Hudson picked I'D ueh a
tan during hoO months in HG,Oaii fhaf
she'll hare 10 be bleached before she can
Play pale miss Of Manhattan in "CiTl,
Under a."
n E,iI.,,Iy "U.f.. n.o
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-24

the first place because there is less prospect for shortage of the major commodities such as sent prices upward in the last struggle and thus greatly increased Latin American income. Commodity pur- chases expected to be confined far more to Brit ish and French possessions while the Allied regula- ton of prices will tend to keep prices down even in countries outside Allied jurisdiction. Altogether, the increase in n-American income and purcnaS- ing power is unlikely to be on the same scale at 25 years ago
 Among the commodities of which Latin America is an important producer many either in direct competition with United States products or enjoy demand here that is not susceptible of great in crease The prices of certain other articles, such as tin wool and cocoa, virtually controlled by the British Government and are therefore unlikely to rise as much would be the if the markets remained free Various minor products might be salable to the United States in larger amounts. Furthermore neutral countries accustomed to obtain certain products from the British and French em- pres may be forced to look elsewhere, and by pur- chasing from Latin America increase that regions ability to buy from the United States On the whole however it is probable that while our trade with Latin America should benefit from the war,
 no repetition of the spectacular 191518 expansion is to be looked for.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-24
JOBS AND MEN GET TOGETHER

Contractors on the sitka and Kodiak naval arbase projects deserve considerable credit for their present effort to place Alaska workmen available jobs
 Last week Robert Dyer, Camp Superintendent and Personnel Man, interviewed l10 obseekers here, having made special trip from Sitka for the pur- pose dozen Juneau hired at once and went to Sitla on the Northand The others will be called as they are needed Later. when the pres ent waiting list is exhausted Dyer will make another trip here to interview applicants. Shortly con- tractors representative will be sent from Kodiak to Anchorage for the purpose.
 This system saves resident workmen the hard ship of going from their homes all the way to Sitka or Kodiak on the off-chance of obtaining work, a procedure that resulted in actual suffering in some cases as droves of unemployed congregated on the beach at the two cities, which already crowded to the limit and in which housing was unobtainabe even if the jobless had been able to pay for 1t.
 Another item of good news from the airbase front is~theg gannounoenentA that the second dorm- tory has been completed at Kodiak, making it pos sible for all workmen there to reside on the base instead of having to commute difficult road from the town.
 If we were formerly the first to blame the con- tractors we wish to be the first to congra tuate them.
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Mistaken Zeal
Cincinnati Enquirer)

By an exceedingly narrow margin the House of Representatives rejected proposal to cut off the salary of our Ambassador to the Soviet Union. And by a larger majority it headed off scheme to with hold funds needed for maintenance of our Embassy at Moscow It is fortunate that these gestures of understandable indignation were defeated. This country needs all the information its Ambassador in Moscow and his staff can supply.
 Approximately 99 out of every 100 Americans Cudging by a recent Gallup polD share the feel ngs which inspired these legislative attempts to cut off diplomatic relations with Russia It is natur- q response to the despicable aggression against Fin land. But that is not a sound reason for deprivng the State Department of it's eyes and ears in Russia
 When our relations with foreign state bad, we have especial need for diplomatic representation there We ought to have Ambassador in Berlin now although the Charge d'Affaires is very com petent man. The diplomatic service has many func- tions but probably the most important of them is reporting to the State Department
 This is peculiarly true in relations with the Relationships Having the of diplomatic pouches, our Ambassadors and Ministers send back to Washington anything they choose, free from censor ship. Normally the State Department thus has at its disposal all the information gathered by the press and in addition the uncensored dispatches from dip lomatic officers abroad. These uncenSored dis patches may come by mail in sealed pouches or by cable in secret cipher codes.
 It is preposterous to deprive the government of such valuable source of information, when the only object is to give expression to the American peoples disapproval of Soviet policy. If the mem bers of Congress who shouted and gesticulated so earnestly for of relations with Russia are genuinely opposed to aggression, there are many things they could do They could vote quickly for real assistance to the Films, not hafhearted ges- lures. They could demand embargo on ship ment of arms and strategic materials to Japan, Russia, and Germany, three generally recognized aggressors
 There are other possibilities. But it would be foolish in the extreme to deprive the State Depart ment of it's eyes and in country so important the Soviet Union, particularly when getting ac- curate information out of Russia is difficult with out the resources of diplomacy.
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eHpby
 Birthday

The Empire extends congratula tions and best tDisbes today, thei birthday anni0ersary, 10 the fel lotOing:
 FEBRUARY 24
 Harry Sperling Laurel c. McKechnie Jackie Harrington
 Dorothy Brown Mrs. R. D. Peterman Mrs. John Natterstad FEBRUARY 25 Mrs. Carl F1oridan
 Jirdes Winther Mrs. B. H. Manery Sigurd Wallstedt George T. Matheson
 Fay Evanson
 Stella Rundquist
 Ethel Mason
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

SEALED BIDS, in TRIPLICATE, will be received in the Office cf the Commissioner of Education, Terri tory of Alaska, at Juneau, Alaska, at 10:0O AM, MARCH 19, 1940, and then publicly opened for the furnishing of all labor and ma terials for the CONSTRUCTION of SCHOOL BUILDING with Teachers Quarters at UNGA, AL aSka.
 Plans may be obtained from An- thony E. Karnes, Commissioner of Education, Territory of Alaska at Juneau, Alaska or N Lester Troast & Associates, Architects & En- gineers, Juneau and Anchorage Alaska.
 A deposit of 5000 will be re- auired for each set of Plans and Specifications. A Bid Bond of 5% of the bid will be required to ac- company the proposal.
 The successful bidder will be re- ouired to furnish a Performance Bond of 10O9o of the Contract price and also furnish sufficient Com pensation and Fire Insurance te protect the Territory.
 The Territory reserves the right to reject any or all bids and tc waive all informalities.
 ANTHONY E. KARNES,
 Commissioner of Education. First publication, Feb. 10, 1940. Last publication, March 2, 1940.
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AMERICAN TRADE BOOMING

The increase in American export trade with Latin America looked for a result of the war, has not been slow in developing. In the four months following the outbreak of exports to these southern neghbors expanded rapidly until in De- cember they nearly 50 percent greater than year previous It is by clear, however, that such gains can be long maintained unless the United States increases its purchases too from these countries
 recent bulletin of the Institute of Interna- tional Finance of New York University attempts to apprais. the outlook in Latin America The present situation differs from that of the World War, in
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-24
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Cordsss

Words Often Misused: When two or more personal pronouns are connected by and, the second per- son precedes the third and first, the third precedes the first. You and he and I are going"
 Often Mispronounced: Enroute Pronounce an-root, a as in ah, co as in too, accent last syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Separation; ar, not CT.
 Synonyms: Beautify adorn, dec crate, ornament, embellish.
 Word Study: use word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by master ing one word each day. Today's word Impotent; wanting power, strength, or vigor, whether physi- cal, intellectual. or moral. (Accent first syllable). 70 most lame and impotent conclusion. Shakespeare
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-24
M o D E F N ETIQUETTE
By Roberta L>s

o. Didn't Sir Walter Scott write something about the importance of etiquette?
 A. Yes. He said, "A man may with more impunity be guilty of an actual breach, either of real good breeding or good morals, than appear ignorant of the most minute points of fashionable etiquette"
 Q. Should a girl offer her hand to a young man when he is intro duced to her?
 A. It is her privilege to do so, though customarily she does not. The young man should never offer his hand first.
 Q. How long before the stated hour should guests arrive for a luncheon?
 A. From five to ten minutes be- fore the stated hour
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-24
Horoscobe The stors incline
 but do rot compel
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25

| SUNDAY, FEBRUARY Z5
 Benefic aspects rule today which is favorable for churches and phil anthropies. The clergy is subject to stimulating planetary influences but warning is given that sectar- ian jealousies may lead to mis- judgment of well meant humani- tarian efforts, Constructive peace movements are well-directed by the stars.
 Heart and Home: The evening is favorable to courtship and to do mestic harmony Under this con figuration fathers may be inclined f to dictate to young members oi 1 the family It is fortunate for as sociation with employers or per sons who have power over human destiny. Attention should be fixed upon religion or at least the spili- tual values of life.
 Business Affairs: Business should De good through the coming week, out this is not lucky day for any sort of planning for the sfil- ture. Under this planetary govern nlent the wise will live each day fully and rely upon faith in the great plan behind world events.
 National Issues: AS figures re- garding the number of persons on relief and in the employment of the government become generally l;nown dissatisfaction will be wide ly expressed by taxpayers. The psychological effect of reliance upon public funds for support will be stressed by reformers. Power represented by the army of gov ernment employees is to be meas ured by voters who will be inn mune to party principles which are conservative.
 International Affairs: Volunteers who enlist for service with the Finnish army and navy will be so numerous that embarrassing incl dents will multiply under neutral ity policies All the Scandinavian countries will cement ties of friend ship by amazing acts of generosity and helpfulnesS. Stalin is warned by the seers that blood purges of defeated army officers will assure the naturalization of evil portents in which revolution is indicated.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of hap piness and prosperity. Both men and women should pursue every opportunity for advancement.
 Children born on this day may be exceedingly independent for these subjects of Pisces are strong -willed, even though kind, gentle, and sym pathetic. lst