Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 50, Number 175, Decatur, Adams County, 25 July 1952 — Page 4

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body in this conimunity is earnestly hoping and praying for the complete,, recovery of Janies Kitchen, well known local man so seriously burned recently in a gas heater explosion. For the first time his physicians 'have expressed opinion of continued improvement'. Keep it up Jimmy, we’re all for you. _ o o While enjoying your visit to the Decktur Free FaSrj-next week be sure to drop in <a*t the x-ray unit and get ybur tuberculosis test. Jt will cost•'you nothing and maysave you much worry in\ future. Its a service paid tor from funds raised by the atinual sale of dhiistmas seals. Its yours for the asking. ■ 1 . ’ ’ F —~ Superintendent Brown and the school board are working feverishly to have the repairs concluded at the Dexiatur - high school building as soon as possible. 'They are succeeding- admirably arid have completed arrangements for the tax board hearing next Tuesday and on the sam f e day are to receive bids for the estimated improvement. The public will approve their speed and care- ; ftrtilplanning 1 11. 1 ■] —o o-—- ' Little Bobby J&hantz who weighs 139 pounds and measures five feel-six. is the leading pitcher, of , the major leagues. Pitching with the Philadelphia Athletics), he has won 17 games and should wind up with 25 or more victories, a rem;trkib\( showing when playing with 4he ”A’s’ j ’ who have been among the last three of the league all season. Bobby is proving that you don’t have to weigh ,200 pounds to be, a good pitcher, .. -~,0 . —HO—;— ’ ..... . r- * The local chapter of the Red Crosd again chosen’ R. E. ■ 4 ■ -A ■ 1 ■ ■ Glendening as president and named Ear! Webb, superintendent of ■'schools at. Berne and. John Duff of Hartford township as vicechairman. Mr. Glendenij|£. and Mr. Webb have worked _ many years- for the organization and , their reelection was Wise and ‘ as--sures continued success'while.Mr. Duff.- newly elected, has also long been interested in the work and wilLpjrove an able counsellor and ' assistant. - \ . .. — =~o —— o E..- ■ ! Labor leaders who withdrew support from Barkley as a |.-andidate for. the presidential j nomination, must have felt a little foolish' when the veep stood the

A New Antibiotic Drug Ak's The S'ow-To-Hecd Infeciioi

By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN, M.D. < IT is good advice not to [neglect any wound, burn, or refection that refuses to heal for a long time, as it may be a warning of cancer. r •V. ? - Often, however, a common type of bacteria causes stubbprn infections that may take taionths and years to heal. These bacteria, known as pseudomonas feftruginosa, normally live in tree intestines and, as a rule, wise no damage there. They are rwUulled by most Os .the antibiotic ;<|rugs; Body Resistance Low They usually do not cause injections unless the body resistance is extremely low, or unless antibiotics have killed off their natural rivals tn tfie body. Then they may begin to cause trouble.; It has been found that many stubborn kidney conditions may' 1 be due to an infection with this type of organism. Recently, a new antibiotic.drug, known as poly mixin B sulfate, has been employed; in treating , these stubborn infections. The drug niay be applied directly to the infection, or injected in- a muscle, in carefully regulated doses. One group of 35 patients with Infections that were very slow to i! heal, was treated with polymixin B sulfate. Every one of these patients responded well, and none of them suffered any severe distress from the treatments. ' J Good Results Cases of severe kidney infections and chronic ear and eye

big convention on its head with one of the greatest speeches ever made. And it was delivered without notes or script of any kind, his thoughts pouring _ out spontaneously and coming right from . the heart. Deeply hurt when turned down by those, supposed to be his friends, the great Kentuckian showed ,no signs of malice or ha.tred hut pledged his very best always to the party for which he has. so long battled. ; t O 0‘ — . , - A Job W ell Done:— Decatur merchants received a good shot in the arm Thursday with the announcement t-hat WestTrh Condensing Co. would locate a factory for the purpose’ of processing food here. The California concern. operat- \ ing more than 20 plants across, the nation lids selected Decatur for One of its manufacturing branches and has invested uwre .than $6i),0()0 in-the of the Kraft building. These things don’t just happen and the fine job of selling Decatur to the Western officials was spearheaded by Walter Ford, „ executive secretary of of the Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President John Welch. Glen Hill, Herman Krueckeberg. Ronald Parrish and Mayor John Doan also assisting in the gelling job. ‘ . All .of these' men deserVe- high praise, from their peighbors fur a v job well done. Decatur is an ideal place, for manufacturers and we believe the fact that Western Condensing selected Decatur for itk first Indiana location wijll bring more inquiries concenpiig our city, and eventually more factories to Decatur. We have a splendid city, with excellent churches and schools and fair sand . reasonable power and water rates. .These are some of the things factory executives investigate before locating, a plant' in a new area. Let's keep Decatur growing. Any person who knows of any organizations who’ are seeking locations can do a community service by contacting Mr. Ford and the Chamber of Commerce. ' \ 11 I j The Daily Democrat joins I;the oilier businesses and people of the community in welcomingiWestern Condensing to Det and we assure the executives and employes of the hew concern that we.shall '• . - ■ ■ ■ . . r b A J• ■■ do all in our ppwer to prove to Westen that thpy selected the best location ijj Indiana for their plant; ■ i'! '

infections w’ere treated in this way with good results. ' One slight difficulty with this, treatment is that it causes excessive proteins to be given off in t as. urine. This usually does not last " long| after treatment is stopped. Also, there may be some pain over the area where the drug is injected, and some dizziness and weakness. Thus, a new antibiotic drug has been perfected for pseudomonas aeruginosa infections; which usually do not respond to other drugs. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS H. V.: I have boen suffer.ng i from Beil’s palsy. Can yeyu l tell me I something about this? Answer; Bfell’s palsy may be due to pome injury to the facial nerve, such as might take place if a tumor or infection Was pressing on it. This usually occurs where '■ i the nerve leaves the skull. Exposure to cold, Which might cause neuritis, may be responsible. in such cases, all the nerves on one side of the may be paralyzed. The eyes dannot clcse and the forehead is wrinkled- The lower Ud. droops, the eye waters and the angle of the mouth is lowered on the side affected. In mosX cases, the condition is due to 4 cold. I Hot applications, electrical i treatments, 'ap’d massage of th? muscles of the face are all helpful in treating this condition. Recently, it has-been found that the ; use of histamine injections into a i vein have proved of value.

0 — o 20 Years Ago I TODAY °~’ T o July 25 —- The Indiana senate Votes 58 to 38 to repeal the Wright bone dry law Edward Marts of Decatur elected statp president of the Indiana Evangelical Qhristian Endeavor society at the Oakwood convention. \ John Pace, leader of the fleft wing” bonus marchers in Washington, is arrested for inciting a riot. '! "Ma” Ferguson receives highest vote for the Democratic nomination for governor of Texas and will meet Governor Sterling in the runoff. Mr. and Mrs. E. Burt Lenhart and daughters Alice and\ Madonna return from a motor trip through the west. The Rev. W. M. Sunderman goes to Lake Wawasee,' where he will serve as: an instructor on leadership training this week. a— * * o I Modern Etiquette I t BY ROBERTA LEE | 0 o Q. I have been warned against making my own bedding dress, my friends saying this is bad luck. What do you think? A. If you are really accomplished ehough to sew your own wedding dress, ,my heartfelt advice to you j is to pay no attention to the nonsense you’ve heard. Certainly, make it yourself! Q. Should the t,itle of be spelled out or abbreviated on the joint calling card of a docton and his wife? . | a ' A. Either is dorreef. although tlj'e longer form is preferred; as. lioctor and Mrs. John T. Powers. Q. Is it all right to seat a man next lo his fiance when seating dinner guests? | A. Yea. this is? quite all right. But a man and his wife are usseparated. Rerd Estate Transfers , Carl F. Brown etal to Imogene McFarland. acre in Root twp. Imogene McFarjand to Diedrich H. Dierkes etux, %, acre in. Root twp. John R. Worthnjiah. Inc. to Gerald (1. Strickler etux. inlof 51 in Decatur. ■ Doris K, Brown etvir to Kathaiyne Nelson, lot in Bellmont Gar-

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SYNOPSIS Returning *’Uh ids buddy Ha! King to his home-town ih California, Blaise Randell finds his land confiscated, his Old sweetheart. Melanie, wed tb another. He'd spent tpn years in prison, flamed on a nufrder charge. He means to cle a r his *nainp. Neighbors now peacefully settled as farmers, fear range war. as Randell stalks his pld enemy and accuser; Leonis. Melanie still in love with Blaise, begs him to go away, to begin life anew, elsewhere, blit he remains adamant. He finds a staunch supporter in his old pal, Slini Starling. - „L—---chapter nine “WE’D BETTER get .along,” Blaise said. “You’ll be welcome, Slim. It’ll be like old tiines.” “You be careful," Slim warned, “until I get thereJ We’ll give Leonis something to worry about.” He walked outside with them and moved up close.to Blaise when he mounted. “Did any of the Conejo folks talk about Chavez?” “No,” Blaise shook his' head. “That gent deserved killing, but I never figured you done it. It wasn’t like ybu to sneak up on a man, Blaise.” “I intend to find out who did it.” “It’s a cold trail,”- Slim shook his head." “I wouldn’t bet a bent peso on your chances." “1 can try.” Blaise; straightened and Slim stepped back. Blaise touched spurs and Hal rode thoughtfully beside him, studying the high rock escarpment. Hal straightened, glanced at Blaise. \ [ “That jasper had a point,” he said abruptly. “People can forget a lot in ten years.” Blaise’s jaw tightened. “I’ll find out.” ' ' “Leonis?” ’ ' ; r ' > • ■ —or one of. his men,” Blaise added. 1 “It comes tb the same thing.” a Hal shook his head, pursing his lips. “Maybe ... maybe." They climbed up into the mountains, the road narrowing to follow the canyons. The rocks trapped the heat of the sun so that' it concentrated balefully on horses and riders. ! “Useless country,” Hal said. “Wouldn’t feed nothing but snakes." Blaise laughed. “You might be . driven up here if things get too hot for us in the Valley. You could hole up forever if you wanted to." “Had to,” Hal corrected. “I can’t figure anyone wanting to come up here.” They finally broke through the mountains arid drew rein atop the last ridge. The road followed the crest for a short distance and then looped to the Valley floor. Not far away stood a cluster of houses.

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dens. Katharyne Nelson to Carl F. Brown, etux, lot in Bellmont Gardens. ' \ : Mariana Wulchle to Elmer- F. Smith etux, inlot 155 in Berne. Clyde L. Toman etux to Anthony X Faurote, iniot 6 tn Decatur. Eber M. Heath etal to) Charles Burrejl etux, part out Idt 14 in Decatur. Warren W. Harden to Spenser Andrews etux, inlot 4!»1 in Decatur. Kenneth R. Butler, executor to AViiliam A. Selking etux, IQ2 acres in Root twp. $24,480. J Bill J. Dixon etux to Katharyne Nelson, land in Root twp. Katharyne Nelson to Bid J.'Dixon, land in Root twp. ) David Berdon etal to The Wpsterir Condensing Co., inlot 338 and parts inlots 335-336 and in DeOat ur. j Edna Case etal to Rachel Regier, iniot 28)1 ip Berne. Ol INSERVICE Returns To Camp Pvt. Eugend M. Hill recently Spent a ItAday leave with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Eular Hill and family of Youth 5. He has feturned to Camp Polk, La., where he* is ■ stationed.!' ■ ■ ’■

“Chatsworth,” Blaise pointed to the' village. “We’ll have to trade here for supplies If Leonis keeps us out of Calabasas.” “Where’s your ranch?"! Blaise pointed southward to the distant line of mountain? across the .sky. “Over there.” | A “M ore mountains,” Hal said dryly. t “Not like these. You’ll see.” They rode across the Valley, alert and ready for trouble. Now they invaded land originally claimed by Leonis, but they met no- riders. They crossed the main stage road\and headed directly for the mountains just ahead. Blaise led the way, Hal watched Blaise, saw his. jaw relax, his eyes grow soft. ' “Close to home?” “Very close. This is my land,” Blaise said. He Lifted the reins and the horse moved forward. Riders had recently come this way and there was sign that the trail had been used many times. Hal straightened, aware that Blaise nadn’t noticed. He rubbed his thumb along his jaw and then quietly lifted the Colt from the holster, let it drop; making sure it would draw smoothly and swiftly. - . They came into the notch. The mountain xyalls fell away to either side.. Blaise glimpsed the house among the trees and his heart lifted. He had come back to a home that he nad not seen In a decade. The trail turned and the house and buildings stood in full view*. Blaise drew in with a cry of protest. The place was'a ruin. Two small sheds had falleh down. The corral was no more than bare pol<!s sticking up out of the ground. A door had fallen from the bunkhouse and there was ho glass in the window. The roof sagged. The main house was in fair condition. It stood solid and square. Blaise saw a rag stuffed into a broken window pane. The yard was knee high in grains and Blaise caught the glint of sun on a tin can. Hal pointed to two saddled horses standing under the big oak. "You’ve got Visitors." Blaise hardly heard him. “What have they'done to the he demanded. Hal shrugged. “Ten years, Blaise, and no one to keep it-up." They rode slowly up the path to the house. The door opened and a man stood framed, hands hooked in his gun belt. A second man appeared and both stepped out into the yard. One was big and flfeshy, the pther thin, but both had needed a shave

New Address Pvt. Robert E. Tumbleson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tumbleson of route 3, has the following address: Pvt. Robert Tumbleson U. S, 55219620, 89th Eng. Const. Co., APO. 21,' c/o Postmaster, New York, N. Y. i Completes Basic Mrs. Charles Rhoades received the following address front her husband, Pvt. Charles D. Rhoades, who lias completed his basic training at Fort Knox, Ky. He is now getting further training at Fort Knox, Ky. 4 The addrdss is Pvt. Charts D. V. S. 55268771 503 M. P. .Co, 3rd Q M B. N., 3rd. Arihy Div., Div. Arty., Fort Knox, Ky. (Class 28.) 7 • ' 'l’.' , \. ’ i —V— Gilbert On Cruise Undergoing' a two-week naval reserve suijntuerj training cruise aboard the I’fes landing ship, tank No. 1027 ini Lake Michigan is Samuel P. Gilbert, electronics technician seaman apprentice. L’S NR, soti »f Mrs. Mabel Smith of 33Q Ste.ve'nrfon street. - ' Organized reservists are required to make thik cruise each summer. It is designed to give the man practical shipboard instruct iio» in .subjects studied in class roonis at the reserve training eejntei’S, H--f'— Democrat Want Ads Bring Results

tor a week. The big than stared boldly at them. ( “Strayed, ain’t you?" he asked. “Who are you?” Blaise asked. Hal reined to one side, keeping his eyes on the smaller man, who sOemed content to work, a cud of tobacco and await developments. The bigger man lifted a brow in surprise. i “Mister, I ask the questions around here. Call your brand or ride off.” “I like to know who visits my place when I’m gone,” Blaise said with deadly calm. The big man faced him with a crooked grin. “You strayed your trail, pilgrim. I’m Gus Beetle, ride for Scorpion. This is part of Scorpion range.” Blaise stiffened and Hal became tense, eyes glued on the smaller man, who had stopped, chewing his tobacco. > I “Does Leonis claim it?” “This and the whole range around/’ Peetie nodded. Blaise’s voice became tight. “Then he’s a bigger thief than I thought him. I’m Blaise Randell and this is my ranch. Hit your saddles and light out.” They stood glaring at one another. Peetie laughed, an ugly sound. , . “When Scorpion takes over a place, it stays. You’re bucking a big outfit, Randell. Git while you can.? “VVhy auger, Peetie?” The second man spoke for the first time. Peetie's gun blasted almost before it cleared the holster and the bullet whipped close to Blaise’s head. Blaise swiftly lined the Colt and the weapon bucked. Blaiisc’s slug caught Peetie in the shoulder, spun him half around. The second man had drawn his gun, but Hal’s shot whipped his hat from his head. He stood frozen, gun still lifted, hammer dogged back. Hal spoke dryly. “Just unwrap your fingers, friend, and let her drop. Then step back ... 'why back, where it’s healthy.” ’ The man dropped the gun. Peetie stood holding his shoulder, blood staining his fingers, his heavy face screwed up in pain and anger. Blaise; dismounted, picked up the two Colts. Hal chuckled. "You’ll be sorry for this!” Peetie blurted. » “Ride out; —and don’t come back. Tell Leonis that Randell took back what was his and he intends to hold it. If any Scorpion rider comes up this way, he’d better come shooting.” '■We'll be tyack,” Peetie promised. (To Be Continued}. ,

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SYNOPSISReturning with hia buddy Hal King to ins home-town in California. Blaise Randell finds his land confiscated, bis old sweetheart. Melanie, wed to another. He d spent ten years in orison, framed on a murder charge. He means to clte air his name. Neighbors now peacefully settled as farmers, fear range war. as Randell stalks his old enemy and accuser. Leonis. Melanie still in loVe with Blaise, begs him to go away, to' begin life anew, elsewhere, but he remains adamant. He finds a staunch supporter in his gid pal. Slirti Starling. iGun play begins when Blaise encounterji Leonis and his cutthroat gang. [ lOTTAPTER ENTERING the house, Blaise was appalled by its filth and fitter. Hal spofie first. “We need a broom and a pail of water. You clean up the windows While 1 sweep out the place." They Worked hard and steadily. By dusk they had the main room and the bedroom cleaned so that they were livable. The rag still protruded from the broken window and the soot clung to the rafters but at least the place no longer looked like a pigpen. Hal lit a cigaret, looking around kvlth a satisfied air. "She ain’t right yet but live, 1 reckon. Build a fire and I’ll bring in the grub.” There was a lamp on the table, only slightly dusty, the bowl filled with oil, and they ate by its light. After the meal Blaise could look around the room with a fair amount of equanimity. Hal lit a cigaret “riow much range have you got in these mountains?” “I border the old Encino Rapcho to the east,” Blaise answered, "about ten miles, I reckon. It goes west beyond Calabasas, if Leonis hasn’t fenced it off by now.” ‘‘lf he has?” Hal asked sharply. Blaise shrugged. "He’ll I6se some fence, The ranch is long ahd narrow, from the edge of the Valley to just below the crest of the mountains on this side. But there’s lots of meadows and canyons, i plenty of grass. A man needs juist enough fence to seal off canyons and meadows.”' “That’ll mean little riding,” Hal nodded. , "Most of it up and down.” Blaise arose and stretched. "We’d better hit the I want to ride early tomorrow to see what needs to be done.” They were riding by sunup. Blaise led the way deeper into the -mountains, heading up toward the high ridges. Hal eagerly . watched the country. It was, in reality, a maze of canyons and* peaks, but he was constantly surprised by the good grass that grew in the canyons that were generally wide, forming small and pleasant meadows. The mountains r\ose ever higher. Time and again they came on box canyons that needed only a single short length of fence* and a gate tp make them perfect pastures for a limited number of

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SALE CALENDAR JI’LY 27.--•»::;»» p mJ Mr. a- Ed Warren, owners. 415 John St., Decatur. iHouaehpld goods, antiques, miscellaneous items. Midwest Realty Auction Co., J. F. ganmann, Auct. JULY 25 A: 2ft Mr. Jii .Vrs. Chester Brown, owners. Real Estate and ; General Country Store, stock & fixtures. Known as Durbin Store; -7 miles west of Celina. Iloblet & Cisco, Aucts.

cattle. Blaise felt a rebirth of his hopes. ’V | ! Twice he came on canyons that had formerly been teheed, but the barriers were gone and hardly any trace remained. But it would take very little to barricade a couple of canyons and bring m a few head of Rattle to get started. > They were close now to the high ridges and finally Blaise drew rein. He pointed to a distant peak to the west and then toward a high bold rock outcrop to tjhe east. “1 always figured my boundary was on a line between those peaks," hie said. “No need to string a tence so I never had; the line surveyed.” : ' “Who’s your neighbors?” "Malibu Rancho along part of it, Topanga Rancho and Encino to the east. Good folks! all of ’em, and we never had any trouble." Hal leaned on the Saddle horn. "With this range up here, why did you try homesteading jthe Valley ?” "I wanted some flat land. I figured I might raise hay and bring in feeders from up north.” "Sounds reasonable!” “Was.” Blaise picked up the reins. "But it don’t make sense now. Let’s head up to the ridgetop.” Blaise came first up on the ridge.' The land dropped away below him in a long series of ridges and, afar off, stretched the deep blue of the Pacific, the sun glinting on the ocean waters. Hal came up behind him and suddenly reined in, staring- i "What’s that!” "The ocean." Hal stared, head moving slowly as he took in the scene from north to south. His voice grew awed. “There can’t be that much water in one place.’’ Blaise grinried and reined the horse around. They dropped below the ridge, Hal still shaking his head. The sun climbed high and they pulled in beneath an oak tree to rest the horses, boil coffee and munch cold biscuits from the saddlebags. They stretched full length in the grass. Presently, not thirty feet away a beefy man sat a heavy bay horse! The sUn had nek tanned his skin, fiut burned it. He had thick lips, the lower protruding and his washed blue eyes rested steadily on Blaise. Hal grunted and sat up. came to his. feet. -' ! ‘ “Howdy,” Hal saidi The rider gave- a scant nod. •Tin' Faro Rallies, foreman for Thatcher’s spread.” < “Thatcfier ?” Blaise tiskcd. “He’s new to these parts.” “R anc h o de las ! Montanas," Raikes said and shrugged. "Me, I’d call it something easy like Flying T. But hot W. K. with his Eastern ideas of greaser ranchos.” He came directly to the point. I “You must get off our land.”

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together. This has the same effect on fish. Golfing Made Easy MEMPHIS, Tenn. UP — W. M. Mann spotted one man 'who wasn’t playing golf for exercise.. The man would hit the ball, jump on a motor scooter, ride to the ball, hit it again and get back on the scooter.

1 "Your land!” Blaise jerked up his head) "Wait a minute! My boundaries run clean to the Encino giant!” Raikes eased back in his saddle, shook his head. “Mister, you ain’t got any land within half a mile ot there. W. K. bought part of the Encino and Malibu grants and some tax land he picked up. No matter, you’re on it, and W. K. said to light a under trespassers. That means you.” Hal scrambled to his feet as Blaise shook his head stubbornly. "I’m on my own land. If anyone moves off, you do.” - Faro looked ugly. "Get off, mister, or get shot.” His hand streaked to his gun. Blaise’s Colt blurred, the black muzzle lined down before Raikes could cjlear his own weapon. The big man sat immobile, frozen. "Lift it out, easy/’ ordered coldly, “and let-go.” Raikes obeyed, dropping his gun as though it had suddenly, red hot. Blaise signaled for Hal to pick it up. Raikes scowled. “You’re just asking for trouble, mister. Thatcher don’t let no one walk over him.” “We’ll have a talk with this hombre, Thatcher,” Blaise said. “I’m tired of having every man I meet claim part of my land.” They mounted and Blajse ordered Raikes to lead the way to his home ranch. Raikes angled through a canyon, led the way over a ridge, into another canyon and onto a trait It made several looping twists around mountain spurs. Blaise’s initial anger passed and he pulled up beside Raikes. “Who is Thatcher?” he asked. “A rich gent from the East,” Raikes replied readily. “Made shoes back there and sold ’em all over the world, I reckon. He’s got more dollars’n the San Fernando’s got grass.” "Why’d he come out here?” “He decided he cpuld let some of his hired hands make shoes for him. He traveled considerable, then landed in California and decided he liked it. He bought himself the' ranch, and Thatcher ain’t One to do things small. Tried to buy out all ' of Encino and Malibu, but he only got hunks of ’em. Then he built himself a house, a fine house.” Hal’s brows rose. “A real big man, huh.?” > “They ain’t no bigger!" Raikes nodded emphatically. “Why, the bunkhouse is near a mansion and the foreman’s house is biggdr'n a bank president’s. I just can't get comfortable in it. The crew’s big enough to work four ranches, but Thatcher wants things that way and he's willing to pay for ’em.” "But he don’t get my range,” Blaise said tightly. “We’ll see, mister. Thatcher’s hard, and what he buys,’ he keeps,” (To Be Continued)