Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 49, Number 196, Decatur, Adams County, 20 August 1951 — Page 4

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DKATUR DAILY. DEMDCRAI PBbUflhefl Bvary Bruning Except Bunday By THB DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO, INC. Wired at tbe Decatar, Ind., Peat Office u Second Class Mattei Dick D. Heller President • i lßwiefr •• H. Heller Vice-President 0. B. Holthouse Treasurer . Subscription Rates: *. By Mall \in Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, Ml ilix months, SS.W;I months, $1.75, M * ll, b *y° nd Adams and Adjoining Counties: Ono year, ♦7.00; 6 mbnths, $3.75; 3 months, $2.00. Cartier, 25 cents per week. Single copies, 5 cents.

Summer colds haven’t anything In common with the cold of winter. ’ •/ ■ * •• A Q O—j From the progress v made in the Korean trnce talks, there is hope » that the boys may get home by next Christmas. __ . o 0 J Tie on to these next two weeks it you waht your vacation before the schools reopen. Rural and city schools will open September 4, following Labor day, and another vacation season will have 1 been dropped from the calendar. £r ' o o ■ The resurfacing of U.& highway 224 east and west of Decatur is such a splendid improvement, a celebration should be put on to mark the completion of the work. [• ■ • I 1 . - • J . '*>• j This highway carries heavy traf(jc and is an important artery in reaching the Decatur shopping - area. - —O O—r- . ,• So far this year, Indiana communities have escaped a serious epidemic of polio. The state board of health reports 114 cases and seven deaths from infantile paralysis, compared to the 1949 epidemic which swept this part of the country! that claimed 49 and struck 497 victims. We hope the next couple months are even more kind to *the people and that the' number of cases will dwindle as the season rolls along. O o - Lightning bugs always will be 1 - J a curosity to boys and it seems that they are no less a wonderment to adults, tor a John Hopkins University biochemist is trying to find what ij. is that makes the fireflies light, up, \The professor ran a contest | during the . summer months, , paying 25c a . hundred for bugs brought to his laboratory. A young chap organized hte whole .family and they caught bugs by the- thousands, col- ’ lecting $81.50-for his work, in addition to a $lO contest prize. A bigger prize awaits the person who can explain the lightning bug, and the purpose it serves. , o o— — A smdll uproar ■in baseball was eauspd by the plan of the St/Louis Browns for letting representatives of the grandstand audience, chosen by vote of the ■ r ■ -' - ■ • ■■. tens, run the team during a gpme as managers and coaches. The scheme, of course,.was the brain ..child of the Browns’ new owner, ■.p ■ - - ■ ' * Bill Veeck who, became notable for doing unorthodox tlftngs. to baseball when he was owner of

Diet And Hormones Used To Treat Skin Disorder

ACNE Is one of the most widespread and distressing of skin Recent studies have shown that one of line possible causes of this eruption of tne skin '.'may be a surplus, of maie hormonen, which act to A overstimulate the skin’s fat glands. These little structures, technically known as sebaceous glands, consist of a hair root, the hair itself aiid a' fat-secreting gland. Normally, these secretions are forced along the hair and propelled to the surface. If, for any reason, the free-flow of these secretions is blocked, they act as a plug, causing iritation and the i consequent overgrowth of certain skin cells. In this way, blockheads are farmed and these in turn Wad to pimples and the other manifestations of acne. ‘ | Some people are predisposed id this -condition by a narrowing of the sebaceous . gland opening, due ion, tendency excessive cell < growth of the skin. The inflammation of acne, usually results froan the mechanical pressure of the plugged sebaceous gland and chemical changes in the blood. The usual tieatment of acne £ consists in the elimination from the diet of carbohydrates, that is, starches and sug ars, and also chocolate, iodized ralt and spipes. Sulpbur-cpntain-lag ointmeits and lotions are

the Cleveland Indians. What fan hasn’t sat in the stands during a critical game and done a better job of managing and coaching \ than the men on the field? Giving the'fans the chance to dp it may prove very beneficial. After a night of handling the team perhaps the grandstanders, like some of the professionals, will have had enough. o o Magic Os Music:— It is one of the most natural human tracts, almost as unconscious as breathing, to carry a bit of music about, in the form of singing, humming, whistling or only the mental recollection of a snatch of melody.-*lt is one of the things a person simply does, without thinking about it, and it makes the day more pleasant and aids the passage of laggard time. Music spurs men to great deeds and soothes them into relaxation; it is inseparable from romance, adventure, drama and religion; birth is celebrated in song and *death is mourned in it. If credit were to be given for the single achievement which has contributed most to the joy, peace and contentment of mankind, it might well go to that individual who first put different tones together in’a pattern' which could be remembered and repeated. o o —-— Difference In Shrines:Hitler’s ruined mountain retreat at Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps is to be destroyed, by order i of the bavarian government. The fear is that it might become a shrine, stimulating a revival of Nazism. Berchtesgaden was a favorite retreat of Hitler years before he became chancellor. In 1937 he completed a mountain fortress, reached by a nine-mile mountain road winding between cliffs. At the end of the road was a great copper gate set in solid rock. A 330-foot ride in an elevator, reached the reception hall, -where huge windows looked out on a panorama of piountains, a gorgeous outlook but undoubtedly too stimulating for an "unbalanced Hitler. Many Americans have seen it in its shattered state, and can testify to the unforgettable character of .the surroundings. ’ / ’ 'Aj> V'j ' ' ■ Bavaria is right. Su<?h sites do foster the ideas associated with them. That ite one of tbe great merits of such shrines' as the Lincoln Memorial at Washington,

sometimes of help! » The incision and drainage o', large abscesses that may be present may be of value. Some good results have also been obtained by the of large doses of vitamin A. I X-ray therapy, too, is sometimes ksed. Recently, estrogens, which are i hormones, were'given to a group of men and wdmen with severe acne lesions. These hormones are given only, to those over 18 years of age and then only when other measures have proved inadequate. It was found that one-third of the patients treated in this way improved greatly. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS E.M.ij What is a spastic colon? What is the best method of treatment? Answer: A spastic colon is a, disorder, the symptoms of are a tendency toward constipation and spasm of the bowel, followed by attacks of diarrhea Mucus O sometimes blo6d may* be present in the stools. Usually this condition is caused by extreme nervousness. The method of treatment in using a bland dr nonirritating diet; employing drugs to relieve the spasm of the bowel, and overcoming the mental problems which may be producing the nervousness. -

I 20 YEARS AGO I I TODAY | o -o Aug. 20,—Elijah Mann, 75, -\well known carpenter contractor, died yesterday afternoon. American Legion and Masonic lodge members attend the funeral services of Frank Ineichen at New Corydon Saturday. ■ / Graduates of Report auction school will receive' djplomas tomorrow. Colonel BetrlrQartin will give the address. Ti ' \ Mrs. A. E. McGee, 93 years young, of Redlapds, Calif:, is visiting her son, wiilliaqi McGee on Monroe street. She made the trip here alone and stays it was easy. \Rev. E. L. Bragg has resigned as pastor of the Church of God on Cleveland street. No successor will be called immediately. , Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Tyndall are moving to Bluffton, where Ralph is in the clothing business. - T ; " ■ 0 o I Modern Etiquette | By ROBERTA LEE \ f 0 6 Q. What is the correct way to hold a fork? A. The fork, prongs up, rests on the side of the first joint of the middle finger, and should be held in place by the tips of the thumb and the index finger. Curve the other two fingers lightly under the fork. Q. What refreshments would be appropriate following a home wedding? A. This would be a matter of choice. Ginger ale, fruit juice or coffee, wedding cake and a few sandwiches would be all right. Q. What is the fee a woman is usually supposed to give the maid who helps her !in ai public dressing room? A. Usually twenty-five cents. . r-’ —r —r Holstein Breeders Meet Friday Night ' The county extension office is inviting the Holstein Rattle breeders of the county to meet in the rear room of the Bank of at 8 p.m. Friday. The immediate purpose of this meeting isito -evaluate the showing and sale of the one-year-old Holstein steers. If the breeders wish to continue this project, they will be asked to revise the rules for the work and plan for the enrollment of the members for 1952.

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CHAPTER NINETEEN CAROL sat tn her maple rocket, holding a box, and her eyes were red with weeping. “Whatever tn tb«\ world, dear?” asked Julie, crossing the pretty rose carpeting. Carol turned to her and put her arms about her as Julie dropped to her knees beside the chair. “It’s you, Julie. Getting married, and leaving us. This is your laM Christmas ’’ Carol burst into a torrent of tears. “Why, the idea! My last Christmas, indeed! Fm going to live right here in Bayport, and I solemnly promise that next Christmas Eve I’ll come right back here and help ypu trim our Christmas tree. Why, honey, I’ve been away for four years at school, and you didn’t cfy in September when 11 left.* I

“But," sobbed Carol, “this is different. You’ll be Mrs. Douglas—you won’t be Julie Thorndyke any more. And you’ll live away!” "But you can come to visit me. . You can bring Sandy and the twins to call on me. Oh, honey, we’ll have wonderful times. It won’t change our lives really, except that you’ll have Jeff for a brother.” “He’s awfully nice. I like him better than Cy Julie. I guess Fm silly. I never meant for you to know it. I Just started to wrap your present. And now it’s all wet on the outside of the box. It’s a—Oh! 1 almost told you. Help me wrap it, will you? No! I want todo it alone.” > "You’d better run and wash your face in cold water. I’ll lay out your clothes, your pretty blue taffeta dress." ,• , I I •• ' Her little sister came back from the bath, standing in her cotton slip and panties in the doorway for a moment. Small-waisted, longlegged. Julie remembered when she was that age. Everything seemed so much more important than it really was. When I have my little girt, I’ll try to be a good mother, Julie thought solemnly. A few minutes later Carol was dressed and together they descended the wide stairs. Carol’s pal, Sandra, stood excitedly at the foot of the staircase. Sandra said, “Someone’s waiting in the living room to see you, Julie. It’* a man,” Julie hurried into the room curiously, and Cy Leonard rose to greet her. - ; "Hello, Julie!” He came toward ; her, holding out his hand. She murmured in ; confusion, I “Why, Cy f I wasn’t expecting you!” I

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{Household Scrapbook) | By ROBERTA LEK | Homemade Mayonnaise The rumor tjiat homemade mayonnaise will keep in hot weather is not so, it ! will keep indefinitely if placed in a mason jar, the top screwed on securely, and then placed in the bottom of the refrigerator where the dressing will not get too cold. It will spoil very readily if kept uncovered. | Packing China If the excelsior is moistened a little when packing china or glass, it will swell as it dries and cause the articles, to be wedged firmly. Paint Spots Paint spots can be removed from clothing by using equal parts of ammonia and turpentine. Wet the spots three or four times, and then wash in soap suds. Rinse in clear water, dry, and press. . y tetumii Cora To produce 100 bushels of com, ths soil must deliver 5,000,000 pounds erf water, 150 pounds of nitrogen, 23 pounds of phosphorus, T1 pounds of potassium and 68 pounds of lime plus organic matter.

' ' ' " rft® ■ i -1 wasn’t expecting this myself, Julie. But 1 decided on the spur of the moment to fly down today. 1 just had| to see you. Oh, Julie, dear!” He took her limp hand and Julie wished that he wouldn't touch her. "I felt that I just had to see you. I hope th|t it is not too late. Life is no good without you.” •‘Cy,” she said with great effort, “I’m sorry you came. You shouldn’t have come without calling tne.” Last year he hadn’t come at all. “Sit down and talk with me, won’t you 7 I want another chance, Julie!” “It’s too late. I’m going to marry Jeff Douglas. I had thought you Sight even know. There have been veral parties—they've been written up in the alumni magazine.” He stared at her in disbelief. A

mow, dark red crept up over his i face. His eye* narrowed slightly. ‘’You’re going to marry someone else?" he asked haltingly. “Julie how could you?” •Tm sorry, Cy, to have to ten you that our engagement was a mistake. We could never have been happy together, j realized that early last spring, and I’m more than ever convinced of it now. I never really loved you, Cy. I’m sorry.” “You pretended very well, then," he said bitterly. “You never cared about the plans I’d made?” \ “The social whirl doesn’t appeal to me, Cy. It seems so artificial. If two people like that kind of thing, it may be right for them, but I despise that way of life. Oh, Cy, there’s someone else for you. Someone who'll make you happy,” she said desperately. , He looked at her Steadily for a long moment. Then he said in a low voice, “I wish you every happiness tn your marriage,” ? He held out his hand once more and Julie laid her own in it. He pressed it hard, and turned to take up his hat. In silence he went out of the door, out of her life forever. Julie looked at the Christmas tree standing In the corner of the room. The house was silent save for the little murmur from the sitting room where her parents and their friends were visiting. She sighed and shook her head, then called to Carol, so they might go on with dressing the tree. She went In to the sitting room, to spepk to the Morgans, their neighbors, while waiting for the youngsters. The room Was dim in, the dusk of an early winter’s twilight, but logs were burning cheer- i fully.

District Republican Committee To * Harry Essex, fourth district Republican chairman, will preside at a meeting of the district committee to be held at Kendallville country cldb Tuesday night at 7 o’clock, it was learned today. County chairmen and vice-chair-men of the district will meet to discuss plane for city and' town elections in November, Essex said. The program will be informal. \ ; . — ■ ? ' Two Men Are Injured When Plane Crashes La Grange, Ind.! Aug. 20. —(UP) —Heavy fog and lack of instruments werle blamed today for a light planb crash near here in which two men were Injured while en route to the national air races at Detroit. John W. Stahly, 37, Nappanee, was treated and released from LaGrange county hospital yesterday after the two-place craft he was flying crashed into Adams lake (about eight (miles southeast of here. A passenger, Dale L. Hagenaw, 35, Bremen, was hospitalized* with cuts and a broken arm and shoulder. \ - .

“®h, here you are, Julie!” said her father, . rising from a deep leather chair. \ Mh Morgan rose, too, and Julie said, “No, please don’t get up! I just came In to say hello to you. How are you, Mrs. Morgan?” "Just fine, dear. And I can see you are! Your engagement must be good for you, you’re looking sc pretty these days.” > , “But Julie always does!” he» husband declared. “Os course, but I think there's just a little extra something —1 can’t quite name it, Julie, so we’ll call it love.” Mrs. Morgan fluttered her white hands affectionately. Julie blushed and said, “We’re starting on the .tree right away. A.nd then I’ll bring in some refreshments.” I “Let us come to the kitchen!

i With Katie away for Christmas, . it’s every man for himself,” said s her father, "Suits us best, anyway,” laughed Mr. Morgan. The younger set had l arrived. ' The tinsel wept on the branches, and the boys managed to get the big, shining star at the top. Small birds, entrancing plastic balls, colored gew-gaws of all kinds went on endlessly. Jeff came while they were winding it all up. He took a look at it and said, “Why, it’s the best-look-ing tree I’ve ever seen. Congratulations! I’m mad because I didn’t get to help!” Julie thrust a box of long strings of artificial icicles at him. "I saved it tor you purposely, so no complaints now!” After he’d put several strips on the green boughs, she excused him. “You’re getting as much on your suit as you are on the tree,” ahe chided. He kissed her as they went down the hall to join the others in the kitchen. They took their plates and \ helped themselves to sliced turkey and ham, olives and a salad. They went back into the living room before a newly lit fire and ate from a toffee table. It was lovely, Julie thought afterwards, when the final sounds of the caroler* had drifted bn down the street, the last guest had gone. Dozens of pretty gift packages lay on the white cotton under the tree to be opened' in the morning. Jeff had given her his gift at midnight. It was a matched set of leather luggage, five pieces Cor her honeymoon trip. Each was initialed with the letters JTD . . . Jute Thorndyke Doufflaa. _ • (To Be Continued!.

Return To Camp Pfc. Dick Heller and Ufc. Norman Young returned to Camp Breckinridge after spending the weekend with their families here. Eight On Maneuver* Eight Adams county 1 , men who entered service March 7 and are training with the 28th infantry division at Camp Atterbury are now on two week maneuvers at Fort Bragg, N.C. They are: Pvt. Dwight Eugene Egly, Pvt. William Joseph Meyer, Pvt. Richard A. Rumschlag, Pvt. Billy Eugene Lichtenstiger, Pvt. William Rauch, Pvt. Raymond E. Ehrsam, Pvt. William White and Pvt. Donald W. Slusher. Will Probated ' By the term of the last will and testament of Henry Tumbieson; Otta Tumbleson was appointed executrix; the later, however, renounced the obligation and named Elmer Baumgartner administrator with the will annexed. The application for letters administration noted that the decedent |eft a per-' sonal estate of $2,500 and real estate of SII,OOO. The will stipulates that sisters Mary and Otta Tumbleson are sole beneficiaries. The will was witnessed by Arleda Sor'gen. Inventory Filed Th|ie first inventory for the Adolph Sprunger estate, filed by executor Edward Sprunger, showed a total appraised value of personal estate to be $12,036.83. A petition to sell personal property of the estate through public auction was also authorized by the court, the sale to consist of furniture, appliances, livestock, graip and roughage. Report Filed \ Schedule to determine the inheritance tax for heirs of the Louis Keller estate filed, the report showing an estate valued at s3,t 809.83, and no taxes due from any of the three h£irs, the widejw and two grandsons! > Marriage License* Joseph Martin, Delphos, 0., and Mary Riley, Elida, (X Donald Statler and* Evelyn Stringer, both of Jewitt, O. James and Marianna Rippel, both of Mirierai City, O. Robert Walker and Laura Baughn, both of Marion, O. If You Have Something To Sell A Democrat Want Ad—lt Pay*. r

CHAPTER TWENTY OTLY THREE more months, Julie thought one morning co her way to the studio. The days and weeks sped by, but Mr. Carey had found a Mrs. Lane to take her place until Peg Tyler was through school in June. Julie parked her car and went into the studio. She picked her script up and studied it while she was waiting to see Mrs. Lane, who was still with the program director. She had invited a currently wellknown writer of older boys' books to come to the studio. It really is presumptuous of me to try to interview such a famous personage, she thought, sighing. But that was one of the things which made her program popular, she knew. “We’ll miss the personal touch, Julie," Carey bad said. “I know Peg’s capable of reading script, but it’s the script writing that worries me. Will you give her a hand at first?” “Os course. And Til always keep my ears and eyes open for possible interview subjects. Peg's got whak it takes, don’t worry!" When Julie finished her program and went back to her desk, she found a message to call Mrs. Douglas. if was most unusual, but she dialed the number and waited results. Mrs. Douglas answered. "Julie, I’ve Jeffrey to bring you to dinner tonight. Hope it won’t interfere with any of your other plans.” j' | Julie thought swiftly. It was short notice, but she could go. "Not at ail, Mrs. Douglas. If Jeff accepted, it will be quite all right with me. Thank you.” "Then I’ll expect you about seven."' ‘Thank you, that’s fine." A small nagging thought flashed across her mind. They wouldn’t get to see the old* house out on Greenbriar Road, the house they hoped to make their own. But then, there would be tomorrow evening. Oh, well, perhaps they could run by the place for a few minutes tonight. >lt didn’t' seem possible that they’d put off looking at it so long. At five o'clock Julie closed her rdesk, locked the file and put on her hat. She would have time to take a hot bath and dress before Jeff came. She would wear her black Suit. Mrs. Douglas would like the suit, she was sure. She could take off the jacket, and she had a pretty blue crepe blouse with long bishop sleeves for the dinner table.

Her mother gave her a cup of • tea when she got home. “We’re going to Jeff’s mother's for dinner,” Julie sighed. “You take her too seriously, ■ child. Try to relax when you’re 'there.” u?.-'

■JEIM%tVICi to conducted for Wifflam Randolph Hearst before the tamfly tomb in Cypreaa Lawn Cemetery at San Francisco. The mourner* ■tend ta • circle about tbe RL Rev. Karl Morgan Block, Episcopal @tohoc> ors PaHlnrnia, vbo Ofikiatod. (International Soundphoto)

Dr. Steinman Will Filed For Probate The will of Dr. Henry E. Steinman, Monroeville phyeican, was probated in Allen county superior court 2. The instrument provides for distribution of an estate valued a| $105,000. Os this sum SIOO,OOO is in personal property and $5,000 in real estate. Dr. Steinman died July 17. The testator's widow, Mrs. Viola W. Steinman, Monroevijie, is bequeathed the entire' estate and she also is named executrix. / The will provides that at her death the remainder of the estate is bequeathed - to three sisters, Mabel Biirk holder, Los Angeles; Pearl S. Murphy, Elyria, 0., and Blanche Weil;’ a brother-in-law Marte Rowan, and three sisters-in law*, Jeanette M. Davis, Winifred Boyle and Ethel Tucker. Uses for Tung (Ml Four-fifths of. the tung oil Is used In top-grade paints and varnishes. Large amounts ar* used by linoleum and oilcloth manufacturer*. The oil goes into printing inks, electric insulating compounds, automobile brake linings, lacquer Unings for tih cans. Its wartime uses included weatherproofing cannon shells, rifle cartridges, tank guns, tents and vehicle covers, and a wide variety of military fabrics.

< “I do try, Mums, honestly I do. But she looks so darned forbidding. If she acted really cordial just once, I could forget the past, even if the Christmas party was a nightmare to me." “Aren’t you exaggerating that a trifle?" J “It wasn’t very pleasant, Mums. She practically told me that she had hoped Jeff wouldn’t marry for two more years. And then I gathered that she'd hoped he’d marry Lucia DarwelL Little Lucia was at the party, too. But Jeff didn’t look at her twice. "Oh, Julie, you must learn to overlook a lot of things in marriage. In-law difficulties can make or break a marriage. I found some trivial things in the Thorndyke family that could have seemed like; more than just flaws to a new bride. But I dosed my eyes to things which I didn’t exactly like. You’ll have to make adjustments, you know." Remembering her mother’s words as she bathed and dressed, Julie kept thinking, I will try. I really will. At least Lucia DarweU hadn't been the slightest bit menacing! Jeff didn’t pay any attention to her and they’d left the house soon after the girl’s arrival with her mother. Mllly was such a dear; she had laughed about Mrs. Douglas being so obvious. “Jeff never liked the girt. And his mother has simply thrown Lucia at him for years. Aided and abetted by her mother, of course. Never worry a minute about Lucia, darling.” Julie was ready when Jeff came. He helped her into her short fur coat and they went to the car and were on their way. “Jeff, I was wondering if you’d

really be interested in buying a big house—just in case you wanted to take a refresher course in engineering.” “I’ve thought of that, too. Actually, Td like to Stay at Bayport for another year. The business is going weß, and I’ve begun to like it much better. On the other hand, several big projects are coming up Si this part of the country. The am on the Columbia—several engineering jobs will be open right here in this area.” They had time for a quick look at their "dream” house, so Jeff turned the car into Greenbriar Road a few minutes later. “I called the real estate agent this afternoon. The family is getting anxious to have the deal closed. They’ve had two interested parties, but one of them doesn’t have the money for the down payment, and the other thinks the price too high.” “Will someone be here to show us around T"

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Lafayette Youth Is Accidentally Killed Lafayetw, Ind., Aug. 20. —(UP)— John Williams, 14, was killed yesterday when a gun discharged accidentally as two ypuths scuffled for its possession. Police Chief James M. McDonald said the gun, a combination rifle and shotgun, went off when Keith Bnnch, 16, jerked the weapon from the hands of his brother, Gregory, 13. • Williams was shot through the heart and was dead on arrival at a hospital.

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“Mr. Daws £ave me the key." It was a spacious early American white brick structure, with big chimney’s and green shutters. The grounds were landscaped, and the shrubbery all ready to bun*, into bloom. J They parked the car and got out. They followed the brick walk to the front of the house, crossed the narrow porch, and Jeff fitted the key into the lock of the heavy oak door. “Needs oil,” he said as he swung it open. “And the house needs airing." But the electricity was still available, and so he switched on the lights as they went from room to room. | i • “Just going over it quickly, it does seem wen built," Jeff said when they climbed *he wide stairs. There were four bedrooms and two baths upstairs. One was the master bedroom, and two were of medium size. ’1 . “Like it?" he asked. “Ob, Jeff! I love it! Isn’t it homelike and—well, you could almost get by without redecorating some of these rooms!" “It’s a nice house. I think the underpinnings are good too. It's only about ten years old. Look out the back window!” Julie could see the lawn stretching into an orchard, then a vegetable garden, and in the distance J little pond. “It’s just beautiful, eff! Look how green the grass is already! But we’d need a yard man, and—oh, it’s lovely, but it would be expensive to keep up!" “Td be thinking of you, and the cleaning. Would you be happier la an apartment in town?” ‘Td be happy right in this lovely

mellow house,” she laughed. f • '* They arrived at Fairmeadows with five minutes to spare. Mrs. Douglas was in the downstairs sitting room waiting for them. Aftqp they’d removed their wraps she i rang for Jenkins. i “Would you like a cocktail, Miss , Thomdyke?” She had called her Julie this morning over the phone. Being called Miss Thorndyke now made Julie a little uncomfortable. She said, "Thank you, no, Mrs. Douglas. I seldom have one, but’if you and Jeff Would care • for them, please go ahead.” “I never touch alcohol in any form,” she said. “Jeff, I’m sure you won’t want one if Miss Thorndyke isn’t having one.” She turned to the butler. “Then we re ready for dinner as soon as you are ready to eerve it” They went into the rlsmdsome, mahogany-paneled dining room with’its formal furnishings, JTo Be Continued J