Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 264, Decatur, Adams County, 9 November 1954 — Page 4

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The election pollster! seem to have done a pretty good job of guessing. In most cases where they predicted a two per cent majority it turned out to about halt of one per cent but in numerous cases they did pick the winners. —-o—o This might be what is generally known as Indian summer. If the crisp, sunny weather continues a few days, farmers of the area will get lots of field work done. Two weeks of rain caused much concern among those who -'Still had beans and corn standing in their fields. o—_o Construction, of new homes continues in Decatur and the suburban area. Several new houses will be completed in the next few days and several others are being hurried under roof so the inside can be completed during the - wlßter mon th ß . it’s a sure sign of a good and prosperous community when so many new homes are under construction. •0 - -0—Stephen A. Mitchell is scheduled to resign as Democratic national chairman at the fund raising meeting in New Orleans on December 4. He is probably not ■ worrying so much about funds as he is with being charged with being a Communist and other epithets. And he has proven himself an excellent chairman, according to the opinion of the experts. —« 0 t- ■ . X Gov. William Ums teal. gover- , nor of North Carolina and World War I veteran, died Sunday following a, ; heart attack. During his tenure of office, the state of North Carolina started its successful drive to bring Industry to that section of the country. North Carolina also completed one of the nation's outstanding road construction programs. Gov. Um stead will be greatly missed by the people of his state but his achievements .will stand as an example for his successor. He was a„._ better than average governor of a great state. ab * __o o—— ' h Adams county 4-H club leaders wil be entertained Monday night 3 November 15 -at the Reformed » churdh in Decatur as guests of B the retail division of the Decatur® Chamber of Commerce. > The an® nual dinner and program which® follows in called recognition® night. It is a small reward for® the hours of work which the® leaders contribute to the young® people of Adams county. How®

New Ways to Fight Crippling Polio Virus

By HERMAN N. tUNDESEN, M.O. DAY by day, we are getting closer to the time when we will tame the dread polio virus. Medical science is attacking the problem from many angles. One new method of combating poliomyelitis is being explored by Dr. Albert B. Sabin, professor of research pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Medicine. Forms Antibodies Dr. Sabin is endeavoring to develop active Immunity against this crippling disease by vaccination with live viruses, which will not damage the nerves but will cause the body to form antibodies against poliomyelitis. Now this procedure differs greahy from the Salk vaceine method currently being tested by hundreds of thousands of children In various sections of the country. The Salk vaccine consists of virus killed by chemical means. The Sabin vaccine, if developed, would consist of live virus altered so as to remove Its power to cause disease. SuineWmee Occurs Naturally This alteration, which makes ths rirus capable of conferring

ever, the big reward is the pleasure that the leaders receive in seeing Adams conhty young people develop into successful tarm-’~-ers, merchants and professional people. The youth of Adams county is in good hands. ' —0- 0 ■ .-S''-- * -I -’■ , • ■■■.. The post office department has discovered a new chain racket that is reaping a great harvest for the gang in charge. The scheme calls for the recipient of one of the letters to invest ten dollars and send out eleven more letters for which you are promised $10,240. They don’t tell you how they manage to get that much profit and they don’t need to. The average sucker just swallows it and goes around smiling as he thinks of the big profit he is going to make in a few days. Os course it never arrives and the average person is .too ashamed to even make it known to the police. If you “bite” you are also liable to a heavy fine and jail sentence. —_o © The Decatur business section soon will have a merchant police. For many years, local retailers paid for the services of a night watchman who checked the business houses all night long, seven nights a week. Recently, ttje service was discontinued, but the retail division has acted wisely in reinstating the system. One man can’t catch many burglars, but the psychology of the system does wonders and an alert merchant policeman can earn his year’s wages in one night by reporting any irregular-, ities in the business sectioned the city police or by thwarting a costly fire. The new service should have the support of all merchants in the uptown area. o 0 '. O’ . Alertness on the part of John Suman, custodian of Pleasant Mills school and the fast organisation of-a posse by Sheriff Robert Shraluka brought to the bars of justice three thieves, young men from Ohio, who had started, away from Pleasant Mills high school building with more than ' S6OO in cash/ I The captured thieves were [brought to Decatur, where Prose- | tutor Lewis Smith, after obtainLing the necessary facts immedi- " Lately filed criminal charges lagainst them. Thus another atItempt at getting easy money was Ithwarted and the penalties which ■ & Ithese thieves will receive should Iserve as a slow-down signal for lother gangs of thieves operating I n the community.

immunity, occurs naturally In some case?. Severe 1 investigators, Dr. Sabin reports, have found in children with minor illnesses the strains of polio virus which had only limited power to cause disease in monkeys. Such an alteration. Dr. Sabin says, can also be brought about in the laboratorySimilarly transformed live virus material now composes the vaccine used against yellow fever. Some Success Reported In his experiment on monkeys. Dr. Sabin already reports some degree of success. Maybe the answer is not the Salk vaccine. Perhaps it is not the proposed Sabin vaccine. But whatever the answer is, medical science will undoubtedly find it. QUESTION AND ANSWER Mr. H. 8.: The bottom of my right foot started burning. What is the cause of this? Answer: A disorder of this type usually is due to some disturbance of the circulation, which might come from hardening of the arteries of the leg. You should have an examination made by doctor to find the cause and then proper treatment can be started.

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'- ' SYXOPSIS ■ ’ Cynthia Doyle is a nurse at a clink for under-privileged children in a city near Washington. D. C. Whits on duty, she witnesses an accident in which a small boy is struck and tnlured "6y a flashy apo r t s-car. Slie rushes to the victim's aid. An angry mob gathers to threaten Norman Brandt, driver ot the accident car. but Dr. Sellars ot the clinic arrives via ambulance, along with police, and the injured boy is taken to the hospital. Cynthia proceeds homeward to the apartment shared by her and glamorous Rus Ettinger and plain Nora McClary, both nurses. Ros excitedly swans a "date." He arrives in the pel son ot Norman Brandt, driver of the ill-fated car. In eager surprise be turns to Cynthia, but Roz manages to speed him along their way. blithely making It known that Cyn is in love With -Dr. Sellers. CHAPTER FIVE "SO THIS is where you live?” The visitor looked around wi|b appreciation and approval. He made himself quite comfortable in the chair Cynthia had vacated. Her white Oxlor ds were still halt under it. He said, with a wide grin and that look of tus that agam made them guilty partners tn crime, or tn some secret, "A cozy little nest. Suits you much better than where 1 discovered you. I'm glad you're a friend ot Roza Roz is an old friend of mine, which makes us practically acquainted.’’ “1 don’t Sec why it should.” Cynthia did not want to sound snippy, but she nad to put him in ms place. He nad spoken ot Roz as though she never had been more than a tnend ot his, yet Cynthia [: knew that Roz did not feel that | way about IV And sn’e resented his saying that he had "discovered her,” and taking it tor granted that it was a beginning ot some kind. "You know you might give a fellow a chance,” Norman Brandt said. ‘T’m really hot so bad, even it w« did meet under circumstances that placed me tn a bad light. Which reminds me—l went to the hospital, and Julius is doing as well as can be expected, wnich was all 1 could get out ot that poker-faced doctor ot yours.’’ - “It s all the information any doctor could give.” Cynthia found nerseU immediately supporting Dr Sellars. She thought she should correct the statement that Walt was "her doctor,” but she thought better ot it. Besides, Norman Brandt was continuing, after having leaned down to move her shoes so that his larger feet would nave more room and to glance over at her feet, then up to. smile into her eyes again. "Anyway,” he went on, “I saw to it that the boy was moved into a private room. And that he is to have round-the-clock specials, as 1 (believe you phrase it Poor little tyke," his dark, lean face sobered. ”wc want everything possible done for him.” ( Now was her opportunity to say. I You were not driving that car. And | you keep spying “we," which must Copjiiant, 13M. by i

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warm solution of salt water. Another remedy is to dissolve one teaspoonful flour of sulphur in hot milk and sip slowly. Pears Pears are delicious when sliced and served with cream and sugar. But used in equal parts with sliced peaches they are even more delectable. Old Blankets When blankets have become thin and worn, lay them between sheets of sateen or other material, and knot them with bright-colored silk or wool. Youth Wounded By Marion Policemen MARION. Ind. (INS) —Police in Marion shot and seriously wounded a 15-y ear-old boy whose father is serving life in the Indiana state prison for the Jan. 1, 1943, slaying of a arion policeman. Shep Edward Bowie was in fair condition at Marion general hos pltal with a bullet wound in the right arm. Police said he was shot when he ignored an order to halt.

mean the gtrrwith the coppensn hair who was driving the car. But before she could say anything more, Roz came in. Roz certainly was a honey in the black dress. It fit her as though she had Deen poured into it, with its low-cut square neck and short sleeves. And it matched the queenly hairdo perfectly. Some men didn’t like black, though, Cynthia thought; some men were afraid of • too much glamour. That was Rozs trouble; she was -apt to overdo it. However, Norman Brandt got instantly, gallantly, to his feet and made Roz a laughing bow. “My, don’t we look beautiful!" he said “Why, thanks, darling!” Roz looked especially pleased, as though she were not used to knocking them dead. “1 thought since this was such an occasion 1 ought to dress up. 1 see you didn't. Maybe 1 should have worn something simpief.*' —_ “You are perfect, just as you are," Norman assured ner. Turning toward Cynthia, tus glance seemed to take in once more net wrinkled uniform, ner mussed-up hair that was gold now in the lamplight, ner grave, wide-spaceo blue eyes, the dimple in the small, firm chin—and her stockinged feet. "You might introduce me to youi friend, Roz. We’ve been getting very well acquainted, but we haven’t been introduced formally." He had deliberately ignored the fact that they had met before this “This is one ot my roommates. Cyn—Cynthia Doyle.” Roz did the honors graciously, yet there was a questioning lift to ner carefully arched eyebrows Something seemed to be m the air. Something you couidn t see or put your finger on. "And this is a very old, and very dear, tnend of mine, Norman Brandt. He's altogether charming and entirely unpredictable—aren't you, Norman, my sweet?" She tucked a hand under ms elbow, cocking ner neaa to one side, to look at him coyly. Only, Roz was too tall to act coy, Cynthia thought despairingly, wanting her to appear at her best. "Am 1?" Norman returned. He smiled back at ner, tiiough again as his look met Cynthia a there seemed to be that secret understanding, as though be knew wnat she was thinking and was in complete agreement. "You mus| ask me back sometime soon. 1 want to meet your other roommate.” “Oh, Nora's very much engaged,” Roz said. And, with another meaningful glance toward Cynthia, “And our darling Cynthia would like to be—wouldn’t you, mj sweet ?—-if only a certain doctoi were not so Engaged tn forging a place tor himself tn the niedicai world that he has to hold off on romance.” "Really. Roz!” Cynthia interrupted. She Knew it was tounsn Adelaide Duniphnea Dutributed by Km.

ii ■■■■ —fi 20 Years Ago Today L—. • November 9 —A large crowd attends dedication of highway 527 at the Ohio-Indiana slate line. More than 200 cars left Decatur. Fred Parnell, Republican candidate for congress, announces he will contest the election of Mra. Virginia Jericlts, lyho is leading by 2f>-l with one precinct out. Tax payments here for November were $26,749 higher than a year ago. Mrs. Margaret Howard, 73, mother of Mrs. C. E. Bell, died Thursday night at her home i> LaFountaine. Miss Ellin McAdoo, granddaughter of late President Wilson, will marry Manila-born Rafeal de, Onate, it is announced by her father, Senator William Gibbs McAdoo. Man Charged With Kidnaping Pupil Indianapolis Girl Reported Kidnaped INDIANAPOLIS (INS) — Kentucky and Tennessee officials were asked to be on the alert for a 50-year-old man and a 14-year-old junior high school student he is accused of kidnaping.' Ollie Moore is charged in a warrant issued by the Marion county prosecutor's office with kidnaping in the Oct. 27 disappearance of Mary Frances Troutman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nemize Troutman, of Indianapolis. The girt allegedly got into Moore's car in Indianapolis while on her way to school with a 15-year-old classmate. Police said Moore, married and divorced six times, probably headed for either Kentucky or Tennessee, where he has relatives. Tax Collection To Exceed Last Year According to county treasurer Waldo Neal, the work of posting and totaling tax collections is progressing repidly. Neal said that this year's tax collection exceeds that of last year and there are fewer delinquents.

to feel the color * fisi ng In her cheeks. Why should she care What Norman Brandt thought of her? “See, she doesn't deny it! Look at her blush! But of course, Norman darling, you’U be coming here often. And now shall we get going, darling?** She handed him ■ short fur cape, which bad set her back several months’ salary. But Ros had thought it worth the sacrifice. Fur did so much for a woman; it niade her look cherished and expensive. And the only kind of man Roz was interested in was the sort wno would want to have his wife always appear welldressed. Yet, there was something about Norman Brandt, she might have admitted, as they said goodby to Cynthia and took their departure, that appealed to her so much it wouldn't nave mattered whether he was rich or poor. All she anew about him was that he came trom a wed-upholstered background—his father nad been in the senate or something—and that ne neld an important, and somewhat mysterious post with the government. After dating her for weeks a few years ago. ne had suddenly dropped out of sight. She had not heard a word from him until yesterday. He bad oeen everywhere Done everything. Another reason why he could be so attractive to a girl like Roz. And according to him, he did not believe in all the sentimental nonsense about moonlight and roses, either. A man of the world. Just the kind of man Roz admired since she would like to lead the exciting kind of life tte must live. What luck that she had run into him on the street yesterday. He might not have looked her up again. He probably had had any number of girls since ne bad dated her last. Yet be had asked where she lived and suggested they have dinner together thia evening. Well, now that Norman was back tn her life, she certainly was going to do ner darndest to land him, Roz decided. Nothing—no one—was going to stop her. Funny that, thinking this, as they rode together in the taxi, Norman holding her hand lightly in his, Roz should remember that queer feeling that had been tn the air back tn the apartment. As though there had been something between Cynthia and Normansome secret—or some sort of electrical current. But of course It had only been her imagination. Nevertheless, she was glad that Cynthia was interested in that doctor. There was something about Cynthia, her naturalness maybe, that appealed to men. But Cynthia was a good friend. All Roz would have to do would be to make it plain to her that she had staked out a claim on Norman Brandt. (To Be Continued) if Features Sindicsis.

.drlk. wk; ■ Larry Vizard Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Vizard of R. R. 3, Decatur, have received the address ot their son, Larry. He is in electronics school, specializing in one phase of radar. Hts address is: A/3C Larry K. Vizard AF 22867883; 340 Stu. Sq. Box 72; Keesler A. F. 8., Mississippi. Hays Reenlists Sergeant First Class Robert F. Hays, a veteran of nearly 15 years army service, has reenlisted for six years at Brooke army medical center, Texas. Sgt. Hays was awarded the Bronze Star for service as a combat medic in the Korean conflict. He served in the European theater during World War H. Currently an administrative noncom missioned officer in the orthopedic service of Brooke army hospital. Sgt. Hays served 14 years and seven months in the army prior to his rqenlistment. Formerly of Bloomington and Monroe, Sgt. and Mrs. Hays reside at 145 Lang St. in San Antonio. v ‘T Girl Is Wounded By Falling Rifle INDIANAPOLIS (INS) —Elgh teen-year-old Jeanne E. Lantz was reported in fair condition today fit IndianapolJ.s Methodist hospital where she was taken when a falling rifle discharged a bullet into her shoulder. Miss Lantz, who is employed as a laboratory technician at Meth-odist-said she was handing clothes in a closet when she accidentally knocked over a .22 caliber rifle and- a.bullet pierced her shoulder.

SYNOPSIS Cynthia Doyle is a nurse at a ellnlc for under-prtviieged children in «• city near Washington. D. C. While oft dut y. she witnesses an accident in which a small ooy Is struck and injured hy a flashy spo r t a-car. She rushes to the victim s aid. An angry mob gathers to threaten Norman Brandt, driver ot the accident car. but Dr. Sellars of the clinic arrives via ambulance, along with police, "and the injured boy is taken to the hospital. Cynthia proceeds homeward to the apartmenr thared by her and tlamorous Roz Ellin ger and plain Nora [eClary, both nurses. -Roz excitedly awaits a "date." He arrives tn the person of Norman Brandt, driver of the 111-fated car. In eager surprise he turns to Cynthia, but Roz speeds him from the house, blithely making It known that Cyn is m love with Dr. Sellers. Alone. .Cynthia oonders the riddle ot Walter Sellers, the kindly young doctor with whom she bad long worked, with whom she is Indeed in love! Why had he always regarded her so impersonally? What must she do to awaken him to her womanappeal ?•. CHAPTER SIX CYNTHIA had another gentleman caller that evening. It waa the officer who had taken charge at the acene of the accident. He introduced himself as Dan Masters, begged ner pardon for disturbing her, but said be thought ne could save her the bother of coming abound to the precinct in the morning. “Come right in!” Cynthia would fix Mr. Norman Brandt — they wouldn't meet tomorrow, after all. As the two girls bad just oeen finishing dinner, Cynthia offered the police officer a cup of coffee in appreciation of his thoughtfulness. *TU just jot down your version of the case," Dan Masters said, taking out pad and pencil. “It may not be called upon, as 1 don't believe Mrs. Mancini will try to take it to court. You know how those people are tn that districtall of them afraid ot the law. If only they'd learn tt's on their side when they’re tn trouble." Cynthia agreed with him. Yet she could not help feeling relieved that there would be no trouble. It might have served Norman Brandt right, however. Especially •If he had not told the truth about driving the car. As though in answer to this, Dan Masters said, “You know that young fellow wasn’t driving his own car. When 1 asked mm for the license number, he didn’t even know it. He had his driver's license all right Said the car belonged to ~a friend. A Miss Reba Raye— Say, come to think of IL she’d be that singing star, wouldn’t she?” “She might be," Cynthia agreed. So Norman Brandt ran around with actresses. Not that Cynthia had anything against actresses. But it just went to show that he was that kind of man. Whatever kind that was, she amended somewhat vaguely. “Well, anyway," Officer Masters continued, “he's done all he could tor the little fellow he hit. Cot him a high-priced doctor, a private room, and nurses. So 1 guess 1 Com right IM. by A

Judge Harlan Nominated To Supreme Court Federal Judge Is Named To Succeed Robert H. Jackson WASHINGTON (INS) — President Eisenhower submitted to the Senate today his nomination of federal judge John Marshall Harlan of New York to be an associate justice of the supreme court. Harlan, 55, would succeed the late Associate Justice Robert H. Jackson, who died of a heart attack a month ago. It was Mr. Eisenhower’s second appointment of the New Yorkfer to a high judicial past in the past eight months. The first Wits his selection for the second circuit court of appeals embracing New York, Connecticut and Vermont. His service on the appeals court represents Harlan’s sole judicial experience. Another Important nomination being sent to the senate was that of Joseph Campbell, a member of the atomic energy commission, as U. 8. comptroller general. The post pays |17,500 for a 15-year term. The comptroller general is regarded as “the watchdog of Con gress." It is his task to scrutinize governmental expenditures on behalf of congress. Campbell has supported the controversial Dixon-Yates contract, which is now being considered by tho house-senate atomic energy committee. The contract to supply private power oyer government owned Tennessee Valley Authority lines has been attacked by the general accounting office, which Campbell will now head if confirmed by the senate. The first comment from a member of the senate judiciary committee, which will consider the supreme court nomination, was favorable. Sen. Estes Kefauver (D .Tenn.)/ expressed “a very high opinion" of Harlan. Scores of other* nominations also were scheduled to be sent to the senate today, including those of eight ambassadors, sub - cabinet members, U. S. attorneys. it you nave somethinc to sen or *nonta for rent .y « r>fmo*’ni Want Ad. It brinks results.

won't charge him with speeding or reckless driving* . unless XQU- Wa iL to change your story about the accident being unavoidable.” Here was her chance to say that she felt certain Norman Brandt had not been behind the wheel. But could she swear to that ? And if it had been Reba Raye who had been driving, and Norman wanted to shield her, Cynthia ought not blame him. At least not too much “1 still think it was unavoidable," she said. “Well, now, I guess that will be all, then." Dan Masters got to his feet. “1 won’t be bothering you any longer. It’s been a pleasure. Miss, to meet the nurse lady. I’ve been hearing about you for some time now. And of course everybody knows Doctor Sellars and what a grand job he’s doin’" for those poor kids. Now there’s a man for you, Miss!” Cynthia could have been in hearty agreement as to that. She felt- her color rising once -more as she ushered the big, friendly policeman to the door. The problem, she thought, was to make Walt realize that he was the man tor her —and that she was the woman for him. Why, they could go on this way, working side by side, day after day, week after week, month after month .. . Wait would never wake up unless he got a good jolt. Someone ought to bring him down to earth. Perhaps it was such thoughts as these that made Dr. Sellars’ assistant somewhat aloof during the next few days. She went about her work as usual, efficiently, quietly. But she seemed to hold her pretty head a little higher than usual, her glance never met the young doctor’s, and she had very little to say. “Is (anything wrong ?’’ Dr. Sellars finally found himself asking It had taken a while to penetrate, but he finally realized that something was amiss. The very atmosphere ot the clinic seemed changed. Gone was that warm comradeship, that mutual, if often silent, understanding. The air seemed to cracklewith tension. “Wrong?” Cynthia repeated, in that hew, cool, detached manner. She was busy putting everything away at the end ot another long, full day. and she did not look up. "What could be wrong ? I'm sure 1 don't know what you mean.’’ “You aren’t sick, arc you?” The young doctor’s keen eyes observed her. Her color was high. Her eyes too bright. He reached across the table and caught her wrist between expert, knowing fingers. Cynthia started to wrench away; then she realized that he was not trying to hold her hand; he was counting her pulse. Darn him, anyway I Always the doctor—- . eighty-six . •. . c i g h t yseven . . , eighty—” His hpsf were soundlessly forming. He dropped Adelaide Uuinphiics. Dulubutad by Km,

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- JEAN MARIE O'HARA, of Yonkers. N.Y., has been selected to represent New York City in the “Little Miss U.S A." contest to be staged . on Nov. 9. She will compete with other beauty queens, three to 12 years of age. (International) Coart News Marriage Licenses _ . Earl DeWayne Baker, 22, Wren, O„ and Beverly Sue Gause. 18, Decatur route six. Troy W. Chapman. 43, Struthers. O„ and Mary Elizabeth Lewis, 48. Poland, 0. Ralph D, Jackson. 22. Lima. 0., and Katherine A. Jackson, 20, Lima, 0. Divorce Case In the divorce case of Gladys R. Anderson vs. Garth W. Anderson. In which the plaintiff filed an affidavit showing the defendant IL43O;in arrears of support payments, the defendant has submitted evidence that he has paid $250 of the amount. The court has ordered him released from the Adams county jail where he was being held. He has been ordered to make partial payment each week until the arrearage has been, fully patd. Appearance Entered Ed Bosse has entered appearance for Mary E. Ort. etai. heirs of the Mary E. Bacon estate In their complaint for damages * against James Irving, etal. doing ■ business as Irving Bros. Gravel company. The case was venued from Allen county and has been set for trial by jury Nov. 29. ' Trade 'n a trona i-iwn — Decatur

her hand, "Hum, a little high,” he .1 said,. siill -axaruxg.. .that frown. "Yet, 1 don't believe you are running a temperature—” “Os course I'm not! There’s absolutely nothing wrong with me." - She had not meant to flare out quite that openly. She always maintained the respectful attitude due a doctor from a nurse. Maybe this was what he needed—a different dose. “1 believe there is.” His voice was firm. It tie had been surprised at her flarjng ‘out at him, he probably took it as another symptorh that something was wrong with her health. "You need a rest. Iknow the clinic has been a madhouse lately, with all' the children's diseases that breaa out m the spring added to the usual work. Why don’t you take a little vacation, Cynthia?” “If it's such a madhouse, how could you get along without me? Or are you inferring that my services are no longer needed ?"* She had not meant to Say anything like that, either. "1 could manage for a short while.” He was looking at her. with that prolessionai air of trying to diagnose ner case. “You know 1 couldn't do without you, Cynthia.” It only he meant that—in a different way! Because ne did not, she found herself getting madder ancj madder—if that was the emotion that had her so stirred up inside. “ “I’m sure you would have rro trouble ini replacing me,” she said coldly, halt turning away from him. “In tact, I’ve been considering, lately, that maybe it’s time I made a change.” Good heavens, what had she said now! But she could not take it back, He came around the table in two long strides, caught hold ot her and swung her around so that she had to face him. “What do you mean by that? You don't mean iL You wouldn’t leave the clinic.” He looked so fierce that for a moment she was gilmost alarmed. Then she realized, with a slow, inward glow of satisfaction, that he was not looking at her m a professional manner at all. She wanted to say, "No, 1 don't wapt to leave the clinic, but maybe I ought to leave you." Before she could say anything, he went on, shaking her a little to emphasize what he had to say. "You cant do that. You know how much the clinit means to you. As much as it does to me. You know how hard we've worked together to bmld ft up. Now we arc just starting to make real progress • in our tight to educate the parents of these children, give actual help to the children themselves ... , What is the matter with you, Cynthia ? 1 Hunk I’ll order you to take a rest; Then wli< n you return, you will have come to your senses.” (To Be ContinucdJ W i'catuid* biuda-Mic. .•* jfi... _y'-'jJ *