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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
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| Der that winter on Che Riviera Z"
 The men were for the most part docile and weary. It seemed to us that more than anything else they wanted to find e quiet place and stay there. But there was little chance of that. No sooner had their wives finished discussing the past winter than they began to plan the one ahead. Where can we 40 rextq' they would demand a little petuIant- ". we've been to :" Then they would begin to count the places ofS on their fingers. Sometimes 1t took both hands.
 We had to be civil to them. They paid high taxes, my father re- minded us. They were bringing the coast Q boom that 1t badly needed. They hired carpenters, cooks, table girls, gardeners They bought local supplies. Besides, they brought us business. Almost every afternoon one or two of them rented buggy or a surrey and logged around the vill- age, looking quite proud of them selves. (Most of them had left their automobiles behind, preferring what they called "the simple llfe.")
 Flows for the sorrel today?" they would say airily, calling Benjamin by name just as though they had always known him.
 Maybe" He used to take Q good deal of satisfaction in keeping them waiting.
 MORE than anything else we re- M sented their tipping. We weren't accustomed to handing money around for favors. If you were a child and did an errand for a neigh Dor, you didn't expect any pay, ex. cept cookie, maybe, if she happen ed to be baking. Strangers soIne- times offered you pennies after you had spoken a piece or sung a song, but if you were well brought up, you never took them. Yet the summer people handed out dimes and quar- ters right and left, not only to the children but to men and women as well for nothing at all. We took it/as an insult, bribe, an implication that we wouldn't have done Q good job otherwise.
 Our first experience came in the dining room. One Sunday Ada found a quarter under a napkin. That's a funny place to drop money" she said, 'Run and give 1t to the people who sat here"
 I got to the piazza just as Ben jannin was appearing with their surrey. You left this, sir" I said, extending the quarter.
 The man Squinted at 1t. Why, it's Q tip," he wheezed. For the wait ress."
 I didn't know what a tip was then. But took 1t back reluctantly, avoid ing Ada's eyes. "It's for you," told her. '"The man said so."
 Her face famed. She seized the quarter, dashed out the door and after the surrey, which was fast dis appearing. Ten minutes later she returned, perspiring and grirny with dust. T guess he won't try that again." she said angrily.
 That man never did.
 (TO Be ContinueA
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OAAkAM7 AEE4 NA tT
 CUA0kER people were beginning v Co build cottages along our coast. We held them ct an arms length, though they tried hard to be friend- ly. We loved our bay the way you love anything you take for granted, and their admiration shamed us Q little. At the same time we resented the extrayagant way they talked about it. What we called ''a nice wew." they called "a superb vista" A plain sandbar was to them "he- witching" and Q coarse growth of marsh grass too lovely for words"
 They spent hours on end in the [ graveyard, looking at the inscrlp- tions on the stones. sDid you see this one9" they would call, reading 1t out loud. Isn't 1t quaint and frightfulp"
 People were quaint" too. Cap'n Pettigrew, blowing his horn. Mir. OiddingS, singing his hymns aS he worked.
 Sometimes they went, bathing, wearing special suits and hats de- signed for that purpose. (We always wore cast-o6 winter dresses that stained the water where we stood) But they never stayed in very long. The water was too cold, they said, the shore too rocky. Few of them could swim, but they joined hands and ducked merrily.
 He saw c good deal of them ct khe American House. They often waited for the stage on our piazza, leaning their walking sticks against . post. ("Walking sticksl" Mrs. Gup- till scofHed. "Their legs are as good as ours.") Sometimes they would spend an hour or two there, talk ing among themselves, So-and-so was up point, they said, or down. Sometimes they used our telephones, since the lines didn't 90 to the Nar- rows, where most of them had their cottages. They could never remenl- Der to ring the bell, and when they talked they didn't say Hello" like the rest of us. but 'Yes," or Are you there?"
 They were all demanding. Some times they wanted ice water, sonne- times 6 palm-leaf fan. Sometimes they wanted an errand run. It used to get under our skins a little.
 "Of all the brassI" Sue used to say when they were out of hear ing. (Sue was picking up all kinds of rough language).
 . THEY were always in hurry, | though we couldn't see why, for they obviously had nothing to do with their line. Yet 1t irked them to have to wait for anything. "A full day late," they would exclaim when they got their New York papers. GAS though the world could change in 24 hours, VIC thought)
 The women were the takers. They had Q good deal to say about Alice Roosevelt, Bar Harbor, bridge whist, and new sickness known as appendicitis. Gust a fancy name for plain inflammation of the bowels, it was my father said). They talk ed about fashions, too. Mesh bags, Lavallieres. Boomers. Crepon Gre pu. Libellula blue. They spoke of Paris and Naples as though they were Bangor and Augusta. 'Renem-
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until a little dropped la cold water becomes brittle. Remove from heat: add shortening, salt and baking soda. Stir until mixture ceases to foam. Pour into a greased or oiled platter, or shallow pan. When cool enough to handle, drop peppermint on it. Then the fun beginsl Two people grease or oil their hands we'll and pull the candy between them. After each pull, one passes his end of the candy to the other. Continue pulling until candy is light in color, and begins to harden. Then pull into two long strips and cut with scissors into one-ifch pieces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09

request-pleaSe do NOT use a clip ping. IncloSe stamped Self-ad- dressed envelope.
 Pirate
 A local drug company. as you will see in the clipping inclosed offers ''Dr, Brady's Dental Cream" and another company offers ''Dr. Brady's Iodine Ration Tablets" GA. F) Answer-if either company pre- tends to offer what ] recommend you may be sure the company is untruStworthy. I never authorize such use of my name.
 Not So
 In Q column in our paper this statement appeared:
 According to the Mayo Brothers Clinic Rochester, 60 per cent of all children born to cigaret-smok- ing mothers die before they reach the age of 9"
 Can you tell me whether this is so2
 GIT. A. O. Answer-All I can tell you is that the idea is nonSensical. Copyright l946 by John F. bile Co.)
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Ta4y PuH Peps Up a Party
By GAYNOR MADDOX NEA Staff Writer

NEA Stan Writer
 Popcorn balls are a vital part of winter parties. They turn up every where.
 Popcorn Balls |, (N1akes about IA balIs)
 T'wo-thirds cup corn syrup, 1 1.4 cups rnolasses, tablespoon butter or fortified margarine, Ia teaspoon soda, { to 5 quarts pepper corn. Cook tigether corn syrup, molasses and butter Cor margarine) until, when little is dropped in cold wa ter, 1t become brittle. Stir in soda and pour over popped corn, stirring continuously. Form into balls.
 Variation: Ia cup chopped mar aschiro cherries, nuts or chocolate bits may be added. If so, add them before pouring on the syrup.
 Taffy pulls, even when sugar is short, belong in the cold weather so: cial calendar.
 MolasSes Mint Taffey
 (MakeS 70 to 30 pieceS)
 Two cups molasses, 2 teaspoons vinegar, 1 1-2 tablespoons shorten ing, Ia teaspoon salt, l-2 teaspoon baking soda, 2 drops oil of pepper mint.
 Cook molasses and vinegar, stir ring constantly, to 260 degrees F., or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09

DEAR MARY HAWORTH: am s and my wife is 90. We have been married 10 years and have no chil- dren, and the prospects are that we never will have any, although phy- sically my wife is perfectly fit to be q mother, according to very competent specialists at c famous clinic.
 Her unwillingneGs to have chill dren dates back seven years, to an interrupted pregnancy which near ly took her life and left her very unsteady for about four years thereafter. This experience under mined her seif-confidence or per- haps fostered selfpity, due to my own tender soilcitude through her worst days. Prior to that experience she was teaching school and using that as an excuse for not having children.
 Specialists now say if she wanted a baby, she ought to get busy. be- cause her trouble is mostly an ego centric disposition. During our first years Of marriage loved her and hoped for children. to give us a real home and family life. But now I find my affection cooling and my mind turning elsewhere for invig- oration-to counteract the discour- aged dullness of life with her.
 She is a faithful honest, hard working wife, but she has become almost entirely indifferent to her personal appearance and to any, thing in the way of gaiety, recrea- tion or refreshing amusement. All she cares about is work and more work-and money: not for clothing or household comforts, but just to save. do not wish to hurt her by any drastic move, but at the sasae time I do not choose to lead an el- derly existence in our thirties. Old age will come to us soon enough, without rushing it.
 I enjoy affection and appreciate e gregarious spirit in a woman, so long as 1t Is properly expressed: and believe I could claim the happiness of that type of married compani0nship even yet, but per- hapS my acquaintances would call me . blgamist. I do not expect you to advise me 10 pack up my wife and send her away and get myself another mate, and neither would I do anything like that. But what should I do in these circumstances?
 -.~-. V.
 DOCTORS TAKE
 SURFACE VIEWS
 DEAR V J.: Egocentric disposl- sion IS q pretty superficial and inc
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YourHeaLth By Dr. William Brady

Signed letters pertaining to pere disease, diagnosis of treatment, will be answered by pr. Brady if a stamped self-addreSsed ,nvelope ls enclosed. Letters should be brief and written in tnIs--NO reply can b. made to queries not COnHOrms ing to instructions. Address Dr. William Brady. National News. paper Service, S2O West Madison Street, Chicago, Eli.
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Pattern No. 8072 is for sizes l2. IA, l6, le, 20; 40, 42 and A. Size IA takes 1-2 yards of 36 or 39 inch mater ials.
 For this pattern, send 20 cents, in COINS, your name, address, size de- sired, and the PATTERN NUMBER to Sue Burnett Waterbury Democrat ll5O Ave. Americas, New York l9, N. Y.
 Send today for your copy of the Winter Issue of FASHION. Brimful of ideas for home sewers. IS cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09

There is some thing wonderful in being able to say, Next month or next year we will do So and so.'
 It is deeply satis- flying to'be able te plan real thing for a real time instead of living on those vague when the war is over" and the frighten ing "IF
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been consistent winners for several years, and 1t was not surprising to see them come through for this major championship. They have 8 fine partnership. Their bidding is very accurate, and unlike some married couples, when a hand goes wrong it Is quickly forgotten, and on they go to the next one.
 A record for this event, 134 pairs, entered the contest. At the end of two sessions, the field was reduced to 84 pairs, and then to 42 pairs for the final session.
 Today's hand from the finals came in for considerable discussion. One pair failed to bid a slam. Most pairs bid seven clubs, but the win Hers and several other pairs arrived at seven no trump. You can see that, regardless of what is opened, North and South have six diamond tricks, five club tricks, the ace of spades and ace king of hearts-A in all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09

ne comes back dreams.
 There Is a deep security in look ing on home as permanent place, not just house to live in until a man gets orders or some makeshift living arrangement good enough flor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
DIVORCE A DAY

Cheyenne, Wyo. (UP)-The dis trict court in Cheyenne has been turning out divorce decrees on what might be termed 8 mass-production basis. So far, more than $50 divorces have been granted, for an average of almost one daily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
TOMoRROw's MENU

BREAKFAST: Orange juice, oatmeal, enriched toast. butter or fortified margarine, marma- Jade, coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON: Tomato juice, baked spaghetti with cheese, hard rolls, butter or fortified margarine, stewed pears with lemon peel, tea, milk.
 DINNER: Beef and vegetable loaf, mushroom sauce, boiled potatoes, baked Hubbard squash rye bread, butter or fortified margarine, cole slaw, fruit bowl, coffee, milk.
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Casual FrOck
By SUE BURNETT

Destined to be the star performer in your wardrobe is this charming shirt-waise frock with yoke and sleeves cut in one for ease and com- fort. Simple to make-today's ABC Special.
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MCKINNEY
 ON BRIDGE
No Trump Slam Is Sure in This Hand
BY WILLIAM 2. McKENNEY

Americas Card Authority
 For the first time, believe, in the history of bridge, the national open pair championship was won this year by Q husband and wife, MT, and Mrs. Lewis Jaeger of New York It was popular victory. They have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
By RUTH MILLETT NEA Stan Writer

All over America families aie discovering again the satisfaction in being able to make plans--to talk confidently of the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
 Running Ear

Son had Q running ear for over IS years. Several ear specialists treat ed him without any results. I saw an item in your column, sent for the instruction, and my son used the drops about month. His ear doesn't run any more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09

Man Married 10 Years Has Problem In Wife, Now 30, Who Tearfully Evades Moth erhood, Although Doctors Say She Is Per. xectIy Fit.
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(Mrs. R. R. 0l

Answer-Which may be coin- cidence or drops. Any reader may have the instructions on written
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DEAUTEEg HINTS No.s
 Brisk Walks or Moderate Exercise While Dieting Speeds Up Reducing

AEr, Mrs. Or Miss Overweight: Here'S another installment of a seven-day New Years diet brought tO you =.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
BY ALICIA HART NEA Staff Writer

NEA stan Writer
 Take Q brisk two-mile walk each day, and your weight loss on this diet will be more rewarding. Any other exercise, if taken in moderate amounts, will be as helpful.
 But skip the exerclse If 1t whets your appetite to such a point that you find dieting painful proceed ure.
 FOURTH DAYS DIET
 Breakfast
 S-8 cup applesauce
 1-2 slice dry toast, Ia inch thick l egg boiled, poaohed or baked 1 cup coffee with 1 teaspoon sugar l-2 cup skinned milk
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DOCTORs TAKE

DEAR W J.: Eg0centric disposi- fion Is q pretty superficial and inc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09

Mary MawnFth eeunseIs through her colmmn, met by mall CT peF- nannE imtwVlew. Write her in care nf iXhe Wal1EtHsy DsmoeEatl lcopsiaht, Tho Washington Rosfl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09

Popcorn balls are a vital part of winter parties. They turn up every where.
Evening star., 1946-07-28

from the doorway of closed store. Hello
baby" he said. What's all the hurry?"
Vicky took to her heels and ran. The man
ran too. Her swift young feet OUTRAGED him
to the door. Once inside, she stood shaking
like leaf, angry at Glenn, wanting only
Glenn's arms about her. Presently she went
slowly up the stairs. A faint tap-tap- tapping
reached her - a carefully smothered sound,
because suitable protests had been lodged
through Mrs. Bronch.
Hello" Glenn said, not looking up; then:
''Oh my gosh, kid, forgot was to come for
YOU" He went on typing final copy.
Vicky stood there, trying not to hate
who Walks Alone" trying not to allow
hatred of this district, of this cheap lodging
house, of a shared kitchenette and shared
bathroom and this stuffy room paper lit
tered to swell into open rebellion. Glenn
said "You know, think I've got something
this time Vicky said nothing, even of the
man who had chased her She still felt queer
and shaken. She went to bed and cried
little into the pillow. In the morning it would
be better.
In the morning it was not better. The room
looked incredibly untidy. Glenn slept, tousled,
on the bed. Vicky waited for turn in the
Evening star., 1946-07-28

Mr.. Corey felt that The Second Man.
was frankly not up to the standard of the
one we purchased from you; as for Blue
Midnight" the routine slip was tempered by
penciled notation: Sorry, not for u.s." BY
the time up the Bay" and mysterious
Visitor" had gone and come home again, the
anonymity of Mr. Corey had become pro-
found.
Darling" Vicky said, somebody else will
buy them. Why they'll have tor
That was purely Vicky's idea not the edi-
tors. And SS5 doesn't last very long.
DR. SIMPSON put his loot down fatty on
Vicky going back to her job. An illness had
pulled her down bit, and if the Fisher son
or daughter, as the case might be, was to have
a proper chance, he said - harrumph -
something light, no long hours. So, in addi-
ton to helping type Glenns manuscripts,
Vicky went Drafting" taking children to
the Square in the daytime, or, more often,
having sittings at night while the parents
went out. If it was very late, Glenn would
arrange to call for her
Last night, Glenn failed to call so Vicky,
with only five blocks to 60, set off alone. Two
blocks from Mrs. Bronch's, a man stepped
Evening star., 1946-07-28

bathroom. She went to the shared kitchen
cite, where blowsy blonde. untidily housed
in negligee. was complacently messy over
pan of eggs and bacon, and carried the tray
back.
Mail for you people, Mrs. Fisher" Mrs.
Bronch said, coming heavily up. As if they
held contamination, she handed Vicky four
large fiat envelopes. Pardon my mentioning
it again." Mrs. Bronch said, but the rent
was due last Saturday"
NIcKY said quickly, flushing, We'll attend
to it, Mrs. Bronch.''
Sleepily grinning at her, Glenn's grin sick
ened when he saw the four envelopes. Vicky
tossed them on the dresser. She got out the
card table and laid cloth and set out the
dishes, her fingers unsteady. She avoided
Glenn's eyes. She cleared the dishes, taking
them to the kitchenette to wash them, and
breaking one of the blue-and- yellow plates
that belonged to their wedding gift set.
Glenn was at the typewriter again when she
carried the pieces back, throwing them in the
wastebasket. He said, ''If can get this one
off today -"
Vicky turned. She put the back of her hand
Continued on page 10
Evening star., 1946-07-28
1t was a strange mistake
that brought Glenn, in one
mail, his greatest defeat,
and his greatest victory

A Short Story
TIE HAD never thought it could come to
IL this. Vicky and himself, and between
them - like symbol - the typewriter on
its rickety table, half-fnished page project
ing from the rollers, spoiled pages scattered
like wind blown leaves on the floor
1t looked like battlefield; it was battle
field - with Vicky on the opposing side. He
tried to remember only how she had longed
for him to make good, how she had backed
him up through thick and thin - mostly thin
Oh, there'd been bright spots, mere straws
in the wind but nevertheless straws. And
there'd been one memorable day when fut-
tering out of an envelope had come a check
for $85 - looking like million to them.
They took the letter with them, dropping
everything, and went out to celebrate; Vicky
adorable in her small ridiculous hat with the
feather, her best dress proclaiming their sue
cess to all the world.
ON THE bench in the Square where often
they'd sat, talking things over refusing to
admit defeat, Vicky said, Let me see it
again" And she read: Dear Mr.. Fisher: We
like your short story, Dangerous Thorough
fare and can use it in forthcoming ISSUE
Our check for $85 goes to you herewith. May
we see some more of your work."
In the pale sunlight of that day, they
planned their future. The long drain on their
savings, mitigated only by small amounts for
sporadic articles and filters, was over Later,
walking in a dream, they found restaurant,
small but worthy of such celebration, and
took the dollar dinner, leaving quarter for
the waiter because when you are successful
you want others to share it.
In a movie, Vicky squeezed Glenn's hand
in the discreet darkness little ecstatic
squeeze that said he was no longer just one
of an audience, but creator, producer of
salable entertainment. When they got home,
he worked far into the night; Vicky in her best
pink crepe de Chine creeping out, sleepy eyed
and lovely, as the clock in Mrs. Bronch's
hallway chimed two, saying, Darling, you'll
be 50 tired!' But neither of them was tired;
they sat in the one big chair until three, talk
ing it over again, savoring success.
Two days later, Snake in the Weeds" was
dispatched in the mails, Vicky kissing it good
by for luck.
Eight days later - at least Mr., Corey was
prompt - the postman deposited large fiat
envelope in the hall downstairs. Il am
afraid" Mr.. Corey wrote, this story of yours
while it had a careful reading - is not
quite up our alley. Try again"
CIopr not disrOIraCa6 tried again