Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 50, Number 170, Decatur, Adams County, 19 July 1952 — Page 4

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A T|ave you purchased your tick v -\ Cts for the three nights of the Berne pageant, August 19th, 21<t and 23rd? They are going fast - apd we assure you it will be a worth while'event. ' I' ! 0 * c ' , Reports show an increase of cattle through the midwest 20% higher than a year ago which pught to soon bring about cheapet steaks for those who get hungry about the time frost appears on the pumpjpns. Go to church tomdrrow and give earnest prayers that the wars throughout; the world may soon ceasej that' future wars may be averted that the- people every where may the-opportunities to, live in peace and happiness. ' j . • : 0 -O- ■ ' j// v '' ' Don’t complain too much about the summer weather. It will be over know it. Do you I realize its only six weeks until ' school pm! court ..activity resumes •■-and that about that time the candidates will be calling you to help them save the nation? O'— ; Or . Those Korean dock workers at Pusan who struck demanding higher pay than'the fpijr cents per day- thtey are rec&iwing seen! to be within their rights. We - don’t understand how they can live op that and we can’t under-stand-how we have the nerve to expect them to. \ Y Only a few more days until the Free Adams county Fair opens ‘ \ and we know you are going to enjoy it if you take advantage of your opportunity. Visit it \times ? ,as you can and the midway,, the exhibits, the free acts and the meeting of many people you have wanted to see for a 16ng time. Lets make it the annual reunion. ' . o o ' Not city, today is. without its problems—of finding - adequate parking space, of building enough schools to house’ the increased enrollments, of enlarging the sewer i ’system, of contending (with pollution, of water and of finding the money. to carry out a’l' these necessary improvements. ,j But such problems are‘pale by comparison'’ with that of historic Venice in Italy which is in danger of being swallowed up by the sea from which it was born. The Mayor of Venice has directed an urgent 'appeal to the Italian Parliament for aid to combat the erosion which is chopping away the /island qp Venice. Unless his appeal meets with a generous responsg*. the beauty of . Venice may indeed become a vanished dream. | f

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By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN, M.D. NO disease gives rise to as many misconceptions and fears as cancer. Many times, these fears are needless and over-exaggerated. A great number of women, es-‘ pecially, have a tendency to become overly conscious and fearful of cancer. On the other hand, many women are not as aware as they should be of the symptoms tha|j may or may not be cancer. Warning Symptoms One of the most frequent types of cancer in women is cancer of " the womb. There are many symptoms that may warn of this. * One of the commonest symptoms during the menopause, or ; change of life, is heavy, prolonged bleeding between periods. Some women believe this is not especially important and will correct Itself. It is true that this type of bleeding is most often due to change of life and not to cancer. However, It is always difficult to diagnose \ the exact cause without, an adequate physical examination. Careful Examination Any woman with abnormal . bleeding at the menopause should have a careful examination by

Congratulations to Robert M. Crltchfield, president of the Ball State Teachers college and the pagt year assistant manager of the Allison plant of General Motors at Indianapolis, has been named general manager of the Pontfac division of GMC. A wonderful fellow and rated one of thei best business men in the great corporation,Yßob has moved steadily along, making good at every job assigned him. He is a graduate of Ohio State and was for many years connected with /the Anderson division of General; Motors. It probably means his transfer to Michigan and many will regret his leaving the Ball college board, where bis advice' has been sound and always wise. - ’I" -0 ——lO —— The Mississippi Democratic state -convention, byj. the bixiecratS', announces that their group is entirely independent pf any They sent delegates to the national convention, hinting, however, that they plan another bolt like that of/ if the platform declaration ’on civil rights is not to their liking. .This stand is entirely, legitimate.. It js hard to see, however,; why they send delegates to the con- : 'Xi; --'i vention of a party to which they say they do not belong. It is even harder to see why: tha,t body should seat men who tried their best -to defeat th\e party/last time,. annopnee their intention ojaiping. sp again, and say they ard not members. No one would expect the Convention to seat Republicans or Prohibitionists.? I L - Prayers:— ;z \At the i conventions / of both major political parties /it is/customary to begin each session with prayer. Clergymen alternate in ; asking God’s blessing in the im-portant-tasks they /are tv perform. The fest of the session/may turn into -frivolous rionsense /when it should .cjqnsi,der business seriously and soberly. Bitt at least during " the *j)ei iod\ of prayer there is silence and ,i Cypics may spy that /clergymen of various denoiniijafions and creeds ate selected j/sp ithat/ no' group of voters will be offended. We, Would rather believe that the leaders of the political pfti’t'les realize the need for prayer /and want all of the fai|hs which play such important roles in American living to have a part/ in f tlie religipus ceremonies! It is right that pray er should precede each meeting. The presence of clergymen of j very faith on the platform diirifig the invocations is proof’ -that realize that all who fojt_ Divine guidance, whatever their creed or denominjatiop ®/kr<|; ing the same source of wisdloin.

her physician, even though It is unlikely that cancer may be the cause. J J . After change of life, bleeding from the womb may be an im- . portant symptom of cancer. ' Women with this condition should I most definitely have a careful I examination by a physician. I Regular examination and y prompt treatment have stopped many cancers from advancing. Physicians now use a number of ‘' advanced methods to determine whether or not a tumor growth | is present. New methods of taking samples from the secretions of the womb will help your physician recognize cancer at an early stage. And with newer methods of treatment, early diagnosis is more important than ever. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS M. K.: 1 had my appendix out a few months ago. My mother feels it’s wrong that the doctor should have made me walk the day after my operation. Is this true? Answer: Modern believe that in most uncomplicated cases, healing is promoted and certain complications prevented if a patient moves around early following an operation.

O O 20 Years Ago | TODAY o O July 19 — Congress adjourned Saturday night. President Hoover signs the relief bill. The Indiana house of the legisloture favors suspension of road building fo'r eight years. The Harlry\ Staley filling station on North Second street, Decatur suffers a $4,600 fire. j Snedeker.’s Decatur baseball team defeated Winona. 3 to 2, in ten' innings, and Kendallville, 4 tp 2, over the week-end. x Miss Matgaret Haley and Orville Rhodes were married at Portland July 15, it is announced today. ! Mr. and Mrs. Janies Beatty, of llndianapolis, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison. ' 0 Q I Household Scrapbook | | BY ROBERTA LEE I 0 0 Kitchen Table Ta bjeach a discolored wooden k|tchen table, scrub well with a solution made of one teaspoon oxalic acid to one cup of hot water/ Apply with a brush and void get-i tpig it on the hands. Ironing Garments should be ironed until they are thoroughly dry; otherwise, they will look unsightly at one wearing. / s Brownstone Steps Brownstone steps can be cleaned by rubbing with a weak solution of muriatic acid applied with a stiff brush. \ 0 0 I Modern Etiquette I I BY ROBERTA LEE 0 o Q. Is it proper for a marrying a man who has never previously married, to wear a bridl al dress and veil? A. This is out of the question on any but a maiden bride. Thd may, however, propbrly wear an all-white dress and hats and she may have one attendant

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CHAPTER ONE IT WAS the last stage of the long jour hey, and the most crowded. There were four passengers, besides v Blaise _ Randell and his partner in the stagecoach, each of them sitting stiff arid aloof froin his neighbor. Blaise sat next to the window, facing the rear. His long legs cramped back against the seat in his care not to annoy thq[ girl opposite him. ' ’ The man beside her cast sidelong glances, but she studiously kept her fade toward the window | slender shoulders prim, hands folded over a large purse. The man leaned forward, clearing his throaty forcing her attention. He was portly, with a round, flushed face and watery, salacious eyes, He smiled and touched his pearl-gray derby. “I hope I ain’t disturbing you, ma’am.” Sh'd' looked coldly at him then turned back to the window, speaking over her shoulder in a clear, musical voice. “Not at all.” “Glad to know it, ma’am.” He , sank back. He caught Blaise’s level look land his eye brows arched as his lips made a silent whistle. Blaise simply looked and the man flushed, eyes sliding away. The coach sped on, paralleling the range of mountains that extended -westward from Los Angeles to the sea, the low, rounded hills growing steadily higher. Hal King nudged Blaise, jerking him from! his thoughts. "Pretty country. Is your place like this?” ' Blaise smiled, a slow move of the lips ad though an unaccustomed action. It lighted his somber, deep-set eyes and strangely softened the angular cheeks and jawbones. For a moment something of the past looked through. “Almost, only the mountains are closer all aro u n d.” Hp nodded toward the window. “But it’s all pretty this time of year, right after the spring pains. I’m glad they let ... I come down right now.” Hal nodded. The stage rolled on, the six passengers silent, each in a world of his own. The girl kept per face to the window but she could see the tall young man from the corner of hfcr eyes. Suddenly his eyes swerved to her, alarmed and suspicious. She looked away shocked. She had \scen the same expression in the eyes of animals that had suddenly been trapped. Now she knew that there was something,.wrong.about his skin. It should havg been M deep tan for he was obviously a man of the outdoors. But it wasn’t ... it was too white. The man beside her inched closer, j “My name’s Scar ne, Joseph Johnson Scarne, selling the finest line of hardware south of the Techachapis. Ain’t nothing—” “I’m really not interested,” she said. Scarne sank back, eyes round. He chuckled, shrugged and looked at thje others. “Nice day,” he said to Blaise.

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and a floral decoration of the chancel. Q. Is it ever’ correct for a man to call for a woman at her home and blow the horn of his car, rather than call for her at the door. A. Never!/Not even for his own wife! This practice is the height of il|-breeding. Q. What is, the correct way to eat a banana? at the table? A. It should be peeled into a plate, then eaten with the fork. P ’ — -r- . -11 Two Seymour Plants Closed By Shortage SEYMOUR, Ind. steel shortage idled 450 Arvin Indiistries, Inc. workers today. Two Arvin plants shut down after operations Friday night. A third will continue, work Monday on a 40 percent basis, company spokesmeil said. - 1 4 :

“You ain’t new to these parts, I take it?” 1 ! ; “No • . . not new.” ~ Scarne nodded, pleased with himself. “I can *Siways tell. You been to Los Angeles, maybe buying supplies or selling beefl You’re going back--” “Where I’ve been or where I’m going,” Blaise said in an even, emotionless voice, M is no business of \ yours.” ■ 4 . Scarne blinked, lost his smile. Then his-brashness returned and he nudged the girl. She jumped, startjed, and Scarne laughed. "Now he’s—" “She ain’t interested, mister,” Blaise said. "Why don’t you settle down, or go to sleep?” A deep flush (flowed upward from Scarne’s collar? Silence settled on thp coach. The girl gave Blaise a swift smile in silent thanks. Then she turned to'the window again. Now Blaise noticed hei She would be tall, slender. She had smoky-blue eyes, and the hair beneath the pert hat and veil was a dull, coppery color. The planes of her face Were strong and yet the structure seemed delicately molded. She wore a striped, tailored coat, a small gold watch pinned to One shoulder. A heavy brooch relieved the’ severe white of her waist and lace collar. As little as Blaise knew about such things, he saw that her clothing was expensive. He sensed wealth and assurance. Scarne had lit a cigar and the strong blue smoke whipped past the girl and out the window. Scarne’s full lips worked at the cigar and the smoke grew thicker. The girl cioughed. Hal leaned forward and took the cigar from Scarne’s fingers.. The man stared at him in amazement as Hal studied the smoking weed and then flipped it out the window. "Mister, you' learn hard," he said. Scarne’s lips opened to protest but he caught Blaise’s steady gaze. He subsided,- muttering under his breath. Hal King was a solid, stocky man with a violently freckled face and blue eyes that at the moment looked guileless. He shifted Ihis gun and holster to a more comfortable position and then stared around at the bills. “We’re carrying something this load,” Hal said. “That guard ain’t taking ho chances.” I “Interested?” Blaise asked softly. jj "Oh, no!” Hal exploded, “I’ve had more’n a crawful of that,” Then he grinned. “You’re hoorawin’ me.” ! , “Sure,” Blaise said. The girl had moved to share Blaise’s seat and she looked him, her glance a hopeful question. Blaise’s thoughts raced ahead, down the miles of dusty road to journey’s end. There’d be a girl who had Waited for him. He tried to shape her picture in his mind and it caine so clear that he knew it could not be wholly right. Ten years had passed and 1 she’d be . . . let’s see now . . 1 close to twentyeight. She’d have eyes like lupin,

No Damage Done By Fire This Morning Fire m the lead-melting pot in th/e basement of the Daily Democrat brought out fire engines this morning at about 8 o’clock. It was mostly smoke, however, and the firemen in short ordeiL There was no dajnage. ' Three-Month Sentence For Assault, Battery INDIANAPOLIS, UP — Art student Paul D- Taylor, 20, started a three-nionth Indiana state".farm sentence j;oday on his plea of guilty to a charge of assault and battery in the stabbing of his “best friend” Taylor was sentenced and fined U and costs in criminal court Friday. He was accused of attacking fellow art student Ernest W. Craven, Jr.. 20, with a knife on March 19, 1951, as ' both worked the “graveyard shift’’ at a mortuary.

soft as its dainty petals, golden hair that caught a man’s eyes and held them, that invited the caressing touch of his fingers. He moved restlessly at the vivid picture. Blue and gold and fair white skin. The girl opposite him was dark, lovely in her way . . . but hot like Melanie.; The road lifted as the hills pressed closer. | : I . “The Valley,” he said to HaL "It’s good to see it."' The girl looked up, alert. “Do you live in the Valley?” He hesitated. "Intend to, I reckon." The coach swung off the highway to a stage station. The driver announced there’d be a stop for dinner. 4 , Blaise climbed opt and stretched, his big nands in the small of his back. Across the road was a sheeji pen and Blaise turned swiftly, looking to the south, recognizing this as a corner of the old Encino ranch. The station itself was a low, squat frame building with a sagging root. before it stood a hitchrack along which stood eight saddled horses, heads dropping in t,he warm sun. The other passengers had left the stage and walked to the building. ’ Hal followed Blaise. They stepped inside the large building. The bar was lined with men, riders "with the dust of a long trail on them. Blaise glanced toward the tables, rejected the thought of food, and turned to the bar, Hal following him. They took their places, two of the riders giving them surly looks as they made room. ’ , .Blaise ordered drinks from a bartender who moved as though pins pricked him at every step. Blaise nursed his drink, became more aware of the men around him. They- looked hard, something reckless in each tanned, dark face. Hal leaned closer. “You have salty riders in these parts,” he said in a low voice. Blaise looked carefully down the bar. After all these years, Leonis must still have his gunhawks and border breeds. The bartender jumped when one of them banged his glass on the counter. Another of the riders stood out from the rests, a tall, slender man with an air of command about him. His eyes were large and dark, full and mobile lips beneath a thin mustache. His face was gaunt and bony, and black curly hair escaped from under a lowcrowned dusty hat. He wore levis, scarred boots and a soiled shirt, the color faded to a faint suggestion . . . typically American and yet, somehow, Mexican, too. He wore a heavy gun belt around his thin waist. There was something tense about him, an ill-concealed wildness that showed in the quick, erratic smile, • the way his eyes moved about the room. I He saw the girl from the stage-, coach and his smile flashed wider. Her chin lifted slightly in the’ gesture Blaise had come to know. \ (To Be Continued

fimnin Files Appearance I Charles R. Williams vs HarolcJ Steffen of Steffen Mdtot sales, cpmplaint for damages; John Devloss files appearance for defendant. Named Attroney Freeman j. Urcik vs Robert D. Urick, Ethel Urick and the Prudentail Insurance Co., of America. Severin Schuyger named as defense attorney. Marriage Licenses La Verne Unkefei 1 , 37, Paris, 0.. and Thelma L. Chambers, 35, Minerva, O. Richard 'Miller, 47, and Margaret Haines, bdth of Dayton, O. \ Vaire<ty Farmers The Variety Farmers 4-H club held their local meeting July 15 at the home of Alien! Miller. The meeting was called to order and roll pall answered by “my favorite hobby.” The minutes of the last meeting, were read and approved. Allan Miller gave a demonstration on good grooming of a hog. Refreshments were served to 25 members and their leader. The date of the next meeting was changed from July 29 to July 25. Juniors The members of the Preble Jolly Juniors 4-H club met July 10 at the Magley recreation center. The meeting began with the pledges to the American and 4-H flags. The minutes of the last meeting were 'read and approved, and roll call was Old and new business was discussed and a demonstration was given on canning by DOrothy Selking. Refreshments werfe served by Joyce Kirchner and Marilyn Reinking. The next meeting will be July 24 at one i thirty o’clock at the Magley recreation center. Scientists estimate a single drop of water contains approximately 2,000,000,000,009,000,000,000 molecules. ! I “

SYNOPSIS After years of absence, Blaise Randell is returning by stage coach to his California ranch. His pal, Hal King, accompanies him. Blaise dreams of wedded bliss ahead with his old sweetheart. Melanie. When a coarse fellow passenger tries to press his attentions .on the only young lady riding in the coach with them, Hal and Blaise spring to her defense. ’: \ ! Li,.'. ' | CHAPTER TWO THE STAGE driver finished eating and came to the bar for a drink. .Blaise caught the quick signal that passed from man to man. The riders hastily downed their drinks and walked outside, swaggering a little. I Blaise stranghtened, sensing something wrong. The proprietor had stopped midway from the kitchen to table, his face frozen, eyes \ stricken. Blaise and Hal turned together and instantly a man at the door drew his gun in a swift, smooth motion. The girl gasped and Blaise froze as the black gun muzzle swung toward him. [ “You will be very still, senors • . . and senorita. There will be no harm, I think.” A gun blasted outside and in- ' stafitly the shotgun roared a deep, throaty cough that slapped against the walls. More gunshots came in quick succession. Hal’s eyes widened. “A holdup!" His hands rested close to a bottle. He grabbed it, and hurled it at the man at the door in a single, flowing motion. At) the same time, he threw himself away from the bar. The guard half turned, saw the bottle hurtling toward him and ducked. His gun hand twisted and the Colt thundered in the I room, the bullet digging splinters from the wall beyond the bar. Blaise slipped to a half crouch and his hand dropped to his Colt. ,The weapon snapped up, fell back in his palm and bucked as he pulled the trigger. The slug cut a long splinter from the doorframe and made the bandit jerk away. Hal threw himself in a flying tackle, coming in low and fast. His shoulder struck the man in the stomach as his arms wrapped around him. They hit the wall with a shaking thud and the bandit’s gun flew from his hand. Bullets smashed into the building and Blaise ducked to cover. Hal fired twice more and then dropped below the (window as lead smashed the glass in a shower of crystals. Blaise caught a man racing from the coach to the hitchrack. His gun jumped and the man’s legs went rubbery as he plowed face forward into the hard ground. The bandits suddenly broke from the rack, racing away around the corner of the building and out of sight The sound of hoofs thundered loud and then faded away toward the mountains to the south. J Two men were, dead, another sat with a smashed shoulder, moaning, softly. The driver hurried to the guard and turned him Over. He blinked and shook his head, looking around and up at Blaise. •Three’ bullets,” he said in quiet anger. "Any one would’ve killed b’m. Bob never had a chance.” EJlaise nodded, face set. “They paid for it and you’ve got two left to hang.” \

VFW Convention May Hear Gen. Eisenhower DENVER, UP —Dwight D. Eisenhower may make his first speech as Republican presidential nominee at the Veterans as Foreign convention in Los Angeles early next month, his aides said today. Eisenhower has already/ accepted an Invitation to address the 34th annual American Legion convention at Madison Square Garden in New York city Aug. 25, but final arrangements have not been made on the VFW invitation. If Eisenhower does make a speech before the VFW, it probably will be on or about Aug. 4. SECRETARY OF LABOR Co WASHINGTON, UP —Secretary of labor Maurice J. Tabin reported today that agreements fojr a five-day week for yard wbrkws have been signed by 80 major rail-

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“And they ,will!” The driver stood up. “I’ll see Bill's taken care of, and lock them two up for the sheriff. But I ain’t got a guard.” "Go without one,” Hal suggested. “Mister, it can’t be done. That strongbox carries money from a Los Angeles bank to one in Buenaventura. We got to—” He stopped, eyeing Blaise. “You’ll do, friend, the way you handle a Colt.” I ■ “Would you trust your strongbox with a San Quentin The driver blinked, “you?” , Blaise nodded and turned away. The driver caught his sleeve. “You’re still guard for my money. Someone made a mistake, 1 reckon. Never saw men could handle guns as fast as you and your partner. Here, mister. You got a job . . . and a reward as soon as I can tell the Company what happened." He pushed the heavy shotgun into Blaise’s hands. “Looks like you’re elected,” Hal said. Blaise grunted and shook his head. "A funny world, Hal, when a tnurderer and a robber guard a strongbox. But who ever made much sense of it, anyway?” Blaise watched the Valley as the coach jogged’ along. He had been afraid that itl might have changed, but it hadn’t! It was good to be back, good to see that nothing had changed. It was still serene . . . except for that little pocket to the west where Calabasas lay. But man had changed that . . . man, and greed and a lust for power. Blaise’s lips slowly pressed and the soft light faded from his eyes. Perhaps that Would be unchanged, too. “You live in these parts?” the driver asked. “Used to, years ago.” .He was not gruff, but his brevity discouraged conversation. The driver watched the road for a long while before he tried again. “Thought you might live somewhercs close. Maybe ,1 could get you a job riding shotgun guard for the line. It pays good.” “I couldn’t get the job if I wanted ity” Blaise said. “Forget it, friend.” “Well now, you’d at least take a reward, wouldn't you!” Blaise grinnpd. “Might.” “Then where’ll they find you?” “Right now, Id say Calabasas. But it might be a thousand miles away . . . or ; boothill.” “You go right well with the sunshine and the flowers,” the driver grunted. As they approached Calabasas, climbing over the Chalk hills, Blaise straightened, showing more interest. "Good country,” he said half aloud. "Good cattle country." ' The driver turned, giving him a Ldng, surprised look. “Since when, mister?” “Always was.” >- “Have you seen a cow since we dropped into the Valley? There ain’t been, cattle to speak of for I don’t know how long ... more’n the five years I’ve been on the run.” “Gone? ... five years!” Blaise’s jaw dropped. “Why?” k “A drought that killed cattle bff

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roads; and thq Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. The agreements also provide for a. four-cent hourly wage iboost. Benzonia, Mich. (UP) — Spectators |at a /trial in the Benzonia courthouse looked up to see a foot Sticking through the ceiling. Mrs. May Carter had pushed her foot through from the floor / above. 1947 DODGE 4-Door Heater Sun Vi&or Just Overhauled Dick Mansfield Motor Sales 1 222 North 3rd St.

like flies.” He slapped the reins. "Only Scorpion runs cattle and few head at that. It just ain’t good business nb more.” Hlpise stared ahead, eyes narrowed. "Scotpion! Leonis still run it?”; , ’ "Hercule Leonis, that’s right. A big man in these parts, but a bad’n to cross. Maybe you knew hlm?” T “Maybe,” Blaise said. i “Never saw the man myself. But I heard . . .” He noticed the fierce turnjoil in Blaise’s eyes. l "Almost to Calabasas! now. Sure I can’t talk you into riding on ... or taking the job regular?”. Blaise shook his head and then looktd up, smiling. “Not for a whilj>. 1 might go into the cattle business.” I The driver blinked. “But— ’* "it’s no good,” Blaise finished for him.; “I know, but neither am I.” They approached the far end of the Valley. Blaise saw a glitter ahead, the reflection of sun on glass, and then he had his first glimpse of the town. There lay journey’s end, and the beginning of a (new life. “Calabasas. You got time tc stretph before we roll , on," the driver said. . He. climbed down, then called up to Biaisg. “Give me that new carbehind you under the tarp,!,will you?” Blsfise found it and pitched it to the driver. The girl had descended and stood beside the driver, looking up at Blaise. She was beautiful . « . She smiled up at him. Blaise took off his hat. “I must thank you,” she said, "for all oi us. You .were very brave.” “Oh, now—” “But you were.” Her eyes danced. “And my personal thanks for protecting me all the way from Los Angeles.” • , Blaise chuckled. “It was-a. pleasure . . . and easy. If Me. Scams ■played poker, he’d’ve known a blufl wher| he seen one.” “I Wonder.” She became serious. “If you're staying iff Calabasas, ] hope? to see you.” “It will be a pleasure, ma’am, though I don’t really know how long I’ll be around.” She smiled again and turned away, picking up her carpetbag. Blaise jumped from the seat t<j help her. A tall man, dressed in checked shirt and levis had comi up to her, respectfully touching his hat. He took the bag and placed it behind the seat of a shining black surrey. The team that drew the buggy' had not been bought in this part of the country, They were coal black with ths lines of Arabian and Morgan in them. The man helped the girl into ths surrey, climbed in the seat and lifted the reins. The buggyl rolled away in a cloud of dust, heading southward toward the mountains. Blaise stared after ity then shook his head. 7 “Now there was a rich girl sot you,: Hal. Your troubles would’ve been over.” “She wouldn’t see no one but you,” Hal said. “You could’ve told, her I got mq a girl waiting,” Blaise grinned,, “You ain’t quick to turn things your way.” ' (To Be Continued}