Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 51, Number 199, Decatur, Adams County, 24 August 1953 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunda By THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO., INC. V ® r ed at the Decatur, Ind., Post Office aa Second Class Matter Dick D. Heller President ■ - A. R. Holthouse _Ji— Editor J. H. Heller _— Vice-President J vhas. Holthouse Treasurer ' Subscription Rates: .A£ a “ s and Adjoining Counties: One year, $8.00; Six months, $4.25; 3 months, $2.25. tsoJL « 11 be ?L ond . Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, — 6 months, >4.75; 3 months, $2.50. By Carrier, 25 cents per week. Single copies, 5 cents. ■-

I The crops are maturing and farmers say the harvest should be - . , 5 0 0 / The new army blue uniforms i cost about SBO. Any enlisted who has enough of the green stuff can wear the blues. —o—o|— J A third sailor has been arrested in the theft of $60,000 from a - navy air station safe. We bet the trio hasn’t a penny left of the 4 swag. i ’ V s - <■ ’ 0 ft— Only six/copies of government ; purchase orders will be necessary if a new system proves successful; If it djpes work out, our farm surpluses may prove as nothing compared to a‘surplus of paper. • —o—o—- — city swimming pool is in operation again, the supply of water being boosted due to lesser demand following cooler weather. The kids are happy over the reopening of the pool and will enjoy its refreshftg waters until Labor Day . 4 . . then back to school. . —o I. A L2-year old Polish orphan girl w ill ,be permitted to enter the United States frqm Canada to‘join relatives who wish to adopt ’her. In order to make her entry /possible, President Eisenhower had to sign a special bill. No matter how busy they are. our Presidents have always found time to consider individuals and help unfortunate victims, like the little girl, who no doubt is impressed with her first lesson in Americanism. 0 o—p The knowledge and experience Adlai Stevenson gained on his trip around the world should make him better qualified to speak on world affairs. He once said that hd wanted to “talk sense to the American people.” Whether or not he remains at the head of his party or ever sepks public office; again, he will find that the American people are always willing to give q resp6ctfu| hearing to anyone who wdnts to tajk sense. i o—, 0England and Egypt are still in | dispute over the protection of the 1 Suez canal. Long penned ‘.‘the lifeline of the Empire.” Britain yAiuld nevfcr willingly allow the canal to fall into other hands. Britain 1 .wants to keep a force of 4,000 men, largely technical to' maintain the equipment of the base and make sure thal this would be quickly available to the British, in cage- of war. Egypt is

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Bv HEZOAH N. BUMDcSEH, N.D. . THE gilis of the fish are his breathing mechanism under water, and man could well use a similar organ, since his mode of life so oftfen brings him in contact with thp iWater. During the past thirty years, death from drowning in the Uni- ’ ted States averaged about seven thousand each year. Among all accidents, drowning is the most * ■ paradoxical, since there are only two possibilities: either the person recovers completely or dies. Percentage of Cause* Only fifty per cent of all drowning deaths involve persons, playing in the water or swim-, ming. The rest are due to persona accidentally falling or being pushed into the water, or chil- ; dren, without knowing fear for water, walking into ft of their own accord. Before the age of five, many children are taught not to fear the vrater and may blithely step into six feet of water. More wisely, children shpuld be taught the benefits and perils of water at a very early age. r ' The young individual in his bath should be taught respect for it. He can learn that an untrained • human body can sink in the water. He should learn that water in the mouth, eyes or air passages can cause discomfort.

willing to yield cn the number of men, with the understanding that they would stay tor only a few' years. The British interest in Suez Fis understandable if we reflect how alarmed we would be if some power established a base near the Panama canal. §iez is as vital to Great Britain as Panama to us. r —_o—l—o The Atomic Energy commission reports that on August 12 the Russlahs set off a hydrogen bomb. Russia picked the time of the disclosure very carefully. The announcement may be a subtle threat to allies of the United States in Europe, particularly to West Germany which will hold its elections shortly. But there is no need hysteria or panic. The United States still has the lead in the field of nuclear weapons. The Reds are just starting to catch up. We must continue to conduct research programs, to build up our defenses and our ability to hit back to the point where any Russian aggression can be ikimadiately checked and punished. | -0-0- . Hope In Iran: — There is reason to hope thit the return- of Shah Mohammed Pahlevi to power in may mark the beginning an era relationships between his Country and the free world. Under Mossadegh those relationships deteriorated badly and in the last days of the old Premier’s rule it seemed possible that Iran might ’ * "■ Ji actually become allied with Russia. The Shah, educated in Europe, has a strong feeling of friendship for the west. For a time he acted as a brake on Mossadegh blit gradually was pushed into the background arid made a figurehead. Now he has a chance to assert his leadership and to repair ; some of the damage by Mossadegh's policy of irresponsible and unreasoning taatiohalism. The chief source of income for Iran has been oil. When the Brit- ■ istr were forced to give up their interests several years ago the income from oil dwindled and the z country became more impoverished than ever. The Shah may be able to reach an agreement with Britain., Ji The popularity of the Shah has never been higher. His people have displayed a great amount of loyalty and faith in him. It may be hoped that he will act quickly and decisively to show that that faith was well placed. \ j ' ' ' ?■. t - I' j ;

. O' course, the time that £ J ! should learn to swim depi-.s on his environment. If he lives hedr Channels or water holes ar.d is constantly exposed to their dangers, he should learn to swim at an early age. Too, he should learn,. after being taught to swim, that he will have a great deal of difficulty carrying out the swimming action if clothed. ” Adequate swimming lessons should therefore include instructions to the child bn how to remove his clothing while keeping afloat. Children also should be taught not to go “into the water too soon after eating nor to go to . unsupervised bathing spots. If a little care is exercised by parents, there will be fewer children drowned this year. Common care must now take the place of nature’s gills to protect child and man in the water. QUESTION AND ANSWER Mrs. C. J.: I have been reading that €Bl tain antibiotics help the growth of animals. Do yon think they might promote growth in infants and children? ~ M Answer: Certain studies have shbwn some increase in growth in children with the use of the antibiotic drugs. However, because of the. side effects from these drugs in humans, their use for such a purpose would not Le advisable. _

ft— — ———o i 20 Years Ago 1 Today o Aug. 24 — Pansy Smith, 16, was killed instantly yesterday evening when struck by stump of a sycamore tree blasted from the yards of the Krick-Tyndall company plant. She and her mother were standing in the doorway of their home on Schirmeyer street. Mrs. Smith is in the hospital. County agent Archbold will conduct meetings every day next week over county on the wheat adjustment plan. Sale of $500,(100 worth of stock in First National bank of Fort Wayne is offered public. Miss Clara Fuelling returns from a trip through the eastern states. ■’ ; The residence of Marion Barkley of Geneva was badly damaged by fire this morning. No insurance. :_ ft I Household Scrapbook | I BY ROBERTA LEE I 0 f Z o Washing Overalls If the overalls are stained with grease, rub the spots well with lard. Then lay on the washboard and scrub with a stiff brush and warm suds containing a little borax or ammonia. If paint-spotted, iboil in water containing one tablespoon of turpentine to each gallon. » Photographs To clean sponge very lightly with a bit of absorbent cotten wet with alcohol, and let | dry by evaporation. i Overshoes Dingy looking iullber overshoes can be made presentable by washing with wa|es containing a few drops of and then giving a thin eOUL of liquid shoe ' dressing-! 3

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* ; \ 1 ■ J I.Q ; - CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE “AS I’VE said before, repeatedly, I don’t know,” Dave retored to his brother’s demand to know wheri he’d come home. ‘‘How long won’t you know?” j “Let’s skip it, George.” “You can’t. I Can’t. There’s Em, there’s the business. And you holed up in here all fall, all ■winter, and now. Maybe not exactly holed up, after all. Jordan sai,d —” "I know what he skid. He phoned you, he said hd’d seek me standing on a street talking to a girl. So you call off ydur golf, jump in your car—’•*• 1 “You mean it’s none of my business? I think jt is. You chuck everything and take off as if you hadn't a responsibility or tie in the world. I stood for it, so did Em. We thought perhaps it would help you. We gave you time—plenty of time. It’s running out —” Now he sat down, looking very tired. “Dave, this girl—what’s Her name?” 1 “Karen Howard.” ; “Jordan wasn’t sure. It was the same girl?”' : j ; “Yes.” “She’s just a kid.”, “A very nice kid.” •' “I thought so. Dave, there isn’t anything in this, is there?” “No.” ) I. • Dave drew a deep breath; There was not, 11 there couldn’t be, unless ... " ! . ’I < George said: !T could do with a drink, if you have anything. On second thought,! never mind.” Dave got up, brought Scotch, a glass, and wriht out for ice. Returning vvithHie ice and a pitcher ot water, herald: “Go ahead. It could return ts> light social drinking if I wanfcjji to. But I don’tl” “Still, you keep it around.” “A symbol 'gf hospitality, that's all.”. . L; W George draftk. He said presently: “Dave, you’vdplways been on the level with meOf you swear there’s nothing in Dave ansW&ed, his voice rising as it hadn't Or months: “I don’t have to swell I answered your question. ftF stands. I’ve made friends here,, something I didn’t (expect or evtg want. Karen’s one of them, alP&g with the Rogers family and j<• few people in the and tqim. They come here «Whcn they wish. Karen cornels to |>aint, outdoors. Spmetimes I see icr, sometimes not The Rogers lunted herdinst fall. It’s all of he same piece.” ' ' “I’m said George. “But rou know thb&Vasters, particularly Jordan, ever-Since his extracurricuar fling—y<gi remember, when the* jal from Pelham visited the Tilions? Well£ I suppose he’s been ooking for skeletons in other guys’ Closets, for flaws in their armor. "But it seemed a little too much, jt'irct, I had to cope with the rumor that you and Em had split up, then With the talk that you had T. 8., |nd finally this, with Jordan whispering at me over the wire. . . He did a bit of embroidery; beautiful girl—l don’t think she's eyen pretty, Dave—and how you looked as if you’d taken off 10 years; and that you didn’t hear them when they called, ydu were so absorbed. . . “Very charming picture.” “Don’t get sore—although I dare

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o i—o i Modern Etiquette | BY ROBERTA LEE | 0 ; o Q. Is it proper to thank your hostess fqr a meal in her home? A. No: the only one who thanks for a meal is a beggar. Do not say, “Thank you for the delicious dinner,” but instead, “I’ve had a wonderful time!,” or, “It has been nice being with you*** It is more proper to indicate your enjoyment j of the . visit, than of the fact that you’ve been fed. *, ‘ Q. Are relatives and friends ob- ! ligated to send gifts to an engag-

say you have the right. Anyway, I didn’t want to tell Maria; if there was anything to this, it was between us. Last night I couldn’t sleep, so I got Up after the late news, called the golf off, packed a bag and set the alarm. I had to talk to you, Dave.” “All right, so We’ve talked. How about taking a walk round outside before we turn in? 11 usually do.” Stars, the smell of runn| i n g water, faint, cool, the balsam smell, the earth-fragrance. “Tell me about the winter; what was it like?” “It would take all night. But I can describe it briefly. It was cold, it snowed, and it froze. It stayed cold and sometimes it blew. And thdn it was even colder.” ‘‘l could do better myself. I’m ankious to see tliis by daylight. It’s a nice camp. I thought you were nuts when you phoned to say you’d bought. Maybe you’re not Maybe," he asked, “Ijtou’ll sell the river cottage now you have this?" George had urged him to sell, mere than once, since Tim died. “Perhaps, but I’ll have to talk to Em about that first.” “Yoii'vc heard from her?” /\ "Not long ago.” They went in to bed. George, hoisted himself into the upper bunk, grunting. Once there, he commented, astonished, “Say, this is pretty good!” He slept immediately, but Dave did not. i i ! In the morning, over breakfast, and the first cigaret: ‘Tliis is all right,” George remarked, looking from the windows. “How’s the fishing?" . “Fair to good.” "You hunt last fall?" “Once, and no luck. But others have it.” j "Suppose, next fall, just you and ?” said George. “Is it a date?” “Sure,” said Dave, smiling. Next fall. Where would he be, with Whom ? He regarded his brother with affection.' He thought, I’ve missed him.’ I didn’t know that till now. He said it, badly. “I’ve missed you;" George." “Skme here. Look, Dave, a matter came up the other day-i”! Business; a problem, comparatively minor. Dave listened at first politely then with Impatience, and finally with increasing interest. He said, “You can’t handle Garret that way. I’ve told you so a dozen times.” “He’s a prima donna!” “All right. But useful. Sings a good tune, saves us considerable money.” “What’s your advice ?’’ rfave gave it at length, while i George listened. “Okay, we’ll try it your way,” George agreed. Dave thought: Either he made that up or he’s already settled it—sometimes, you weren’t quite sure about George. I haven’t thought about business for mont h s. I haven’t cared. Suppose he didn't make it up, watching to see |f I’d. react ? Suppose he goes a step too far with Garret and we lose the best man we have? School was out. The Rogers boys had their farm chores to do, and Joe, in addition, got a part-time job halfway into town, helping a friend of his father’s who was shorthanded. Driving to town one day shortly alter noon, Davs saw

, r 7 ■ ■* <<' ; ed girl? A. No. Just before the wedding, and upon receipt of an invitation,’ is time enough for this. *' Q. Js it ever permissible to, leave the spoon in the coffee cup?. A. Never; the spoon should always be placed in the saucer. - ■ Capture of a fish of a family thought to be extinct for at least'' 50,(A)0,0uv years has aroused great interest in scientific circles. The, fish, caught in African waters, tfe'i believed to be the species which ’evolved into amphibians — frogs, newts, etc. d - !

him. trudging along the roild,! stopped and picked him up. “Glad to be out of school. Jo0?”| “You can say that again,' Air. Barton.” DaVe hesitated. Cas had told h|m= that ’he had talked over Jqe’s. future with Mrs. Rogers. She’d; been agreed that if the boy was willing—and Dave still of the same* mind,; a few years from now-’-! “Well!” said Cas. “like 1 said, it’s up to the boy. But we thank ypu; kindly, Dave, for the opportunity?’! “Hdwd you like to come down! and spend a holiday with me some; time, !Joe ?•” . Joels eyes shone. IHe said, “I’d! like that fine, Mr. Barton." “And after m college,” Dave'went on, feeling nis way, “or even before, you might like to take a ioog at the lund of business -rhy brother and I run. If it interested you, we could make a deal." He smiled at the boy. ‘That is.” ne added, “if you stayed m college • ! long enough to graduate.” I > “The drug busjneste?” Joe ashed after a moment : “That’s it. Isoundb dull, doesn’t , it? But it isn’t. You could eVen say it s romantic, also vital. Yoii G tak£ a map and look at the queer . places, all over the world, from which some of the ingredients have to cope. You think Pt the men in laborittortes. working their hearts out to discover, to create really, the things that eventually come m : bottles, the drigs that save lives. I'll send you some books one day —if you think th 2y’d interest you.” Ec! looked at Joe. The boy’s face w?s jonc.'b while, then scarlet. He rid. “Well, gee, MW Bart on, 1 don't know what to say,” J ‘.s | “Don’t say anything. - I've talked to ypur tattler—tie jsays, it's up tb you.;That’g>_a>l f<j<And there’s lots of tynel ahbad. 1 think mins is a guodMitsinpss, Joe. It’s constructive! and it doesn't stand stilt It can't. My grandfather—he ’wa§| a doctor—began it; and it qpm<» : down to me and my brother.. If my son had lived he would have taken . it oyer one day. Provided, W wanted to.” i | “You start out wanting to boa fireman, maybe,” said Joe. after a while! “then you waht to be an aviator. Almost every day it's something different You sort of don’t know exactly.” i t “Os course not. As I told you, there’s time and to spare. And no hard feelings, Joe, if you tell me some day that you’ve decided to bfc a doctor or an engineer, a lawyer,, fi storekeeper, or a school teacher." "Well. I guess not,” said Joe fltmly. “It’s tough enough learning, Without teaching!” "This the place,?!’ /The next one, on the left. Red barn. »Mr. Morse don’t—doesn't-h kees things up like pop. But it’s hard for him. His son was drafted, and the girls don’t help much. He had a stroke a year ago. It slowed him up some. Herb’d like to ’ work here too, but pop says no. ■ He’s got enough to do at hqme. Hprjj lilies farming, Mr. Barton.” F y. “$o I hear. You don’t?” “I don’t mind. But I wouldn’t waYit to be a farmer.” He squinted at the sky. “Could rain by night. I didn’t listen to the radio. Thought it would, this morning. Did yoy notice the sky last night, Mr. Barton? Yellow, it was; a sure sign of jyiin.” 1 ; !■ I (To Be Coni ■i ; > k if , ■' - J ■' ' ‘ V •: •

Completes Basic !| Pvt. Leo Thieme has completed jirmy branch immaterial basic training .conducted by the third armorfed division at Fort Knox, Ky. Pvt. whose wife livps on rou e entered the army on June 11. -- j-- ; f Funeral Held Today For Bergman Infant Funeral services were held th s -afternoon at the Geneva E. U. B. churqh for Michael John Bergma i, who died in the Jay County hospital in Portland after an illness of two days. He was born March 11 of this year. Survivors are the parentk, John and Geraldine Nevil man, the maternal grandmother. Mrs 1 . Oren Bergman of Bryant, and the paternal grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. Omer Nevil of Genevia. 'The Rev.* Garth Shepherd officiated at the services and burial was in the West Lawn cemetery. Fines Handed Out Here Over Weekend Fines totaling S2O and costs vreye handed out over the weekead brffti in mayor’s and the justice of the peace courts: Mayor-j-Adrian Firihausen, 44. Convoy, 0., pleaded guilty to public intoxication, fined $5 and costs; JUan Vincent, 18. Berne, pleaded guilty to reckless driving, fined $5 and costs. 1 Justice of the peace—Carl Lichtenberger, 21: route 5. pleaded guilty to reckless driving, fined $5 and costs; James M. Murtaugh, 20, 434 Mercer avenue, pleaded guilty to reckless driving, fined $5 and '■■ -i r L Court News Marriage Licenses Richard Lee Adams, 21. Bluff- j ton. and Violet Judge. 18. Decatur, I Wilbur Barr. 43, and Alice Stone, j 44, both of Ridgeville. Josephj E. Robinson, 22. St. I Mary’s 0.. and; Margaret Kelley. 23. ImUanapplis. Harry EcljrotO. 21. and Norma J. Heyne, 17, !both of Berne, ri. m!^ — | If you nave sometntng to sell or jrooms for rent, try a Democrat {Want Add. If brings results •L|.—,r— 1 1 ... .r. -i, ~ .

CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX DAVE stopped the car. “Okay, be seein’ you," he said. The boy got out and stood a 1 moment looking at him. “I didn’t thank you, Mr. Barton; I don’t know how to, I guess.” ' “Glad to give a neighbor a lift any time,” Dave said in wilful misunderstanding. Joe grinned. He raised his hand in semi-salute and turned away. Dave went on into town. Wednesday. He’d held out since Sunday morning when, laster George's departure—" Don’t be too ' long making up your mind, Dave. ! . . . I’m sorry I blew my stack • . . . but darned glad to have seen you anyway”—he’d found the little purse, back of a couch cushion. He wouldn’t go to the shop, but to the house instead; and if Mrs. Howard was at home, leave Karen’s purse with her. Os : course, he thought, as the car slid to a stop before the house, it was early but her lunch hour would be over; she would have gone back to the shop. He didn’t look at his watch. Mrs. Howard opened the door. One side of her face was thickly coated with white substance; the Other clean, and glistening. She held a wad of tissue in her hand. “Mr. Barton!” she said, and laughed. The white stuff seemed to Ede and crack. She scrubbed at it th the tissue; most of it came !. “Please come in. I’m ashamed to have you see. me this way.” “I shouldn’t have come without notifying you,” he said, following her into a pleasant room. “What way, exactly You scared the daylights out of me ... I won’t stay a moment; I just came to—” She said: •‘You sit right there. There’s the newspaper and an ashtray. I’ll be right back. Don't you dare move.” She disappeared; he heard water running; when she returned her face was rosy Under fresh powder. She said, sitting down: "Well, you’re a married man, so I suppose women’s foolishness isn’t new to you. Would; you believe it, every so often I go on a cosmetic bender and try some sort of miracle worker? You’d think that as a fairly sensible woman, to say nothing of being a trained nurse and having lived with a doctor for years, Fd know better. And I certainly do. But half of it's in the belieying—even when you don’t After I put on some new expensive goo I feel fine. When I take it off and took in the mirror, I imagine that about 18 lines are gone.” She laughed. “And then I fret as if they were, and people say: ’I never saw you looking better, Mamie!’ But perhaps you wouldn’t understand that." ’‘Yes, in » dumb masculine sort of way. I’v4 felt somewhat the same after a Workout in a gym or a session at the barber's.” “Karen kids r»a unmercifully. Well, she’ll learn—at 22 you don’t think much about lines; all you need is soap; water, a little cold cream smd you’re all set for the powder and lipstick. She ll be &or- • - ' ' ■v»

f fL I ■ i - ■' i < ’ ~ T li! FAMILIES WITH PROPER standards of living constitute a better defense against Communism than “any bomb jof whatever kind,” President Eisenhower tells a throng in New York at dedication , of a $32,300,000 federally-aided slum clearance housing project named after the father of elder statesman Bernard Baruch. Following address, President flew back to Colorado. (International) — _—— SALE CALENDAR AUG. 25 —Nesbit A. Boyles. 414 Walnut SL, Halford City, Ind. Completely Modprn 8 Room Residence flrcperty with Heated Garage arid Workshop. 7:00 P. M- s|idwest Realty Auction Co. J. F. Sanmann, Auctioneer. ! ' ; \ : l AUG. 28—7:00 p. m. C. P. Pursley, owner. 5 miles north of Bluffton , on St. Rd. 1 then % mile west. 38 Guernsey Cattle. Ellenberger Bros.. Auctioneers. /.i'fcj;./■*' AUG. 20-1:00 p. m. G. Remy Bierly, administrator estate of Theodore Rbth, deceased. 221 Oak St., Decfturi ’ Real estate and personal property. T. D. Schleferstein,' opctioneer. AUG. 29—2:00 p. m. Charles A, Mann, owner. lUinile north of Geneva, on Ceylon Road, just east of St. Rd. 27. 12 acres improved. D. S. Blair, Gerald Strickler, auctioneers. C. W. Kent, sales mgr. ; | -■ AUG. 20-e-Richard B. Roop, 434% East Mpproe-St. or 4 Corner of Ist * and Monroe St.. Decatur. Ind. Complete liiie of household goods in excellent condition. ; J.UO p. m. Midwest Realty Auction Co.. J. F. Sanmann,^Auctioneer. I I’ SEPT. I—Charles D. Ault, five miles West of. Ohio City. Ohio on. Paved Road. Well Improved 12ft*Acre Highly Productive Farm 1:30 P.M. Midwest Realty Auction Co. J> F. Sanmann —rAuctioneer. ■, . SEPT. 2—12:00 noon. Blanche Black, executrix of estate of John G- Black, Middlebury. Livestock, machinery, tools and misj cellpneous articles. Merl Knittie, Auctioneer. >„ ' ' SEPT. 10---1:30 p. m. Robert J. Rumschlag. executor of will of Elizabet\Ji A; Parent, deceased. 317 W. Adams St.. Decatur. Real estate and personal property: D. S. Blair. Gerald Strickler, auctioneers. C. W. Kent; sales mgr, Severin H. Schurger Attorney. : SEPT, p.m Pearl Swygart. admihiMiraiti ix estate of Edward D Newport, deceased. 916 Indiana St.. Decatur. Real estate and personal property. D. S. Blair, GerMd Strickleit aucI ■ tmneers. C. W. lyent, sales mgr. Severin H. Schurger,\atty.

— -r—J ry to miss you, Mr. Barton. She stayed downtown for lunch. But I expect her home any minute, if you'll wait. For her rest period.” He said; “ I came to bring back her change purse.” He held it in his palm, small, with a window of plastic in it; through the window yoU could see a dollar bill and a few coins. > t “Well, thanks; she wondered where she’d tost it.’* “She left it at camp Saturday night." . “Karen told me about your son,” Mrs. said. “She doesn’t say much, you know, but she grieves for other people. Her heart seems to go out to anyone .who has had 'trouble. She takes it on herself, I’ve ipeen it, time and again. Her uncle—Dr. Howard —was liße that. He didn’t just treat a patient, he worried about the whole family, their .circumstances and all. He carried a heavy load; I often thought that was why, from a young man, his shoulders stooped. And he worried all the time. When he lost a patient, it was pitiful to see him. . i He could say nothing except: “Karen’s a fine girl.” “I don't interfere; I don’t try to influence her. But sometimes I Wonder what will happen to her if anything should happen to me.” “Nothing will happen to you,” he 'Said qulpkly. “I’m in good health,” she said, “but things do happen, right out of the blue. I want to see Karen settled. She’ll make a, splendid wife and mother. I’ve taught her to be a good housekeeper. But that’s only part of it. She likes people and gets along with them; she has a lot of interests. Her painting. . . . Os course, I think .it’s wonderful; I would. There was an artist once, visiting friends of ours. I forgot his name but he was well known. He looked at her things arid said she ought to have more training than she can get here. What do you think, Mr. Barton?” 'Tm neither an artist nor a critic,” he answered. “I do think she has some talent, Mrs. Howard, and talent rarely suffers from instruction. I like painting; Tve trained myself to look at it, in a way. 1 don’t think she'd ever be a great painter, nor even a very good one. She lacks—l don’t know what, exactly; possibly imagination. Something, anyway. She could, of course, be a better one than she now is. . F,” i “You told her that, didn’t you?" a “Why, no,” he answered, astonished, “certainly not in so many words. I flgven’t any right—Fm not qualified. Os course, we’ve talked about her painting many times.” ; “Whether you told her or not, she knows what you think, and it influenced her.” “What makes you believe that?" he asksd. “I hope you’re wrong. It makes me/feel responsible and, as I said, I have no right. . . He thought: She listened to the little I said; she thought about it afterwards, which meant she thought about me. Have I hurt her.

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trying to impress her with my little knowledge ? Mrs. Howard was saying: “She’s mentioned ypur interest and advice . . , and the other night, I said: ‘lf ypii can’t make up your mind about Frank, would you like to go tp Boston or New York to . study ? I'll find the money.’ But she shook ’ her head. Then 11 said: I ‘lt needn’t be for long, but you’d get away, alone, and maybe think things put.’ She thanked me, and said she guessed she’d always be a Sunday painter. Near as I can ■ remember; she said: ‘lt’s fun, Aunt ■ Marne, but I don’Lhave any illusions about what I can do; at least, f s not any morel’ I thought perhaps you’d talked to her about it. Still i. and all, I'rp sprry she can’t see her way to going, for maybe if she got clear away from Frank. ... I do want her to have every chance, Mr. Barton.” (I j His throat constricted. He said: “You are very generous, Mrs. Howard." ‘0 ■’ 1 “No. Karen's all the family I have left, I knqw how she feels about leaving here, even for a little while.. That’s partly the trouble between her and Frank; he wants to. go where there’s more opportunity than in; tliis town. I do feel thdt once she’s made up her mind she really loves him she’ll go.” There was nothing in her eyes but solicitude for Karen; no least misgiving pr Suspicion. Dave thought: Suppose I were to say : she doesn’t love Frank —slhe can’t. I love her, Mrs. HoWard, and if she loved me—and would be unhappy elsewhere; I’d stay here With her. The door opened, Karen came in. Seeing him, her face lighted with pleasure. “Why, Dave!” she said. His t;eart was a bird in the cage of his ribs. But all he said was: “I brought your purse back,” and indicated it bn a table. - I “Is that where I left it, at camp ? Thanks a million but you needn’t have bothered;’* She picked' it up and rattled on. “See ? No reward." He thought: You’re wrong, Karen, far beyond my merits,, almost beyond my dresuns. Mrs. Howard asked: “Have a good lunph, hon?” then tinned in horror to Dave. “For heaven’s sake, herq we’ve been sitting, .talking, and I never thought to ask if you’d had lunch. First that idiotic mask and now—" ; I: “Mask ?" Karen repeated. “Have you gone craizy, Aunt Marne, or is it Hallowe’en?” “Never you mind, it’s a secret between Mr. Barton,and me! TH run and flx a snack, it won’t take / but a few minutes." j '■ • "jt before I qame,” he lied, ’“Thanks just the same. And now I must go; I'm keeping t you both*-" ’ ■'i “Karen doesn’t have to be at the shop till i half past 2,” her aunt saifl; “bu| I’ll just stop upstairs and change. I’m due to sit witn Mrs. Martin, poor old soul Not that I ca|i do much for her but nt gives Ellie a rest . Her voice trailed after her out of the room and they heard her going upstairs. ( To Be