Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 27, Decatur, Adams County, 2 February 1955 — Page 4

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About all the Indiana Senate accomplished Monday in ita highly advertised committee ot the " whole session on toll roads was more strangling. The state needs some leadership, which a majority will follow. -—0 0-=— Daily Democrat carriers will be the guests of the Decatur Democrat Co. at the Pollock Brothers Shrine circus at Fort Wayne Saturday morning. The carriers will return to Decatur at 1:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon, so that our readers will have their Saturday papers on time. 0 0 Apparently Red China will be permitted to argue its cause on Formosa before the United Nations. This seems to be a logical approach to the serious Far East problem. If the rest of the world is going to set a Formosa and Nationalist China policy, certainly Red China should be in bn .Abe procedure. Robert E. Wemhoff, member of the Dally Democrat staff, is selling advertising sos the annual Daily Democrat sectional basketball edition. Bob reports that there is more interest in the approaching high school net tourney this year than ever before. The special edition Will have pictures of all competing teams; seastn scores and the annual predictions ot the tourney by the veteran sports editor, Pete Reynolds. d —0 0 The Daily Democrat staff often is asked why We don't take advertising from Fort Wayne retail stores. The answer is simple. The . Daily Democrat is part of Adams county. We believe Adams county is the finest place in the nation to live, grow, prosper and trade. Decatur merchants offer the best of everything. Why should we suggest through our columns that you trade elsewhere, when wa know by experience that you can get the best values and the best merchandise right here at home?

fl— -i———— f, r Modern Etiquette I i «v noibmts uki fl- — Ml Q. It someone has given you a birthday gift of wearing apparel, which is the wrong size. Is it proper to ask the donor if it can be exchanged? A. Certainty. Either ask the donor if he will have it changed to your size, or ask where it was bought so that you can exchange it. Q. Is it now considered good

Too-Chilly Weather Cause of Chilblains

By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN, M.D. | ACUTE chilblain la about the mildest form of injury you can suffer from the cold. Children and adolescents an usually the chief victims. This Is particularly true if they are undernourished. Likely Targets if the blood supply in your veins ts below normal, even moderate exposure to cold may produce chilblain, four fingers, toed, heels, nose and eats are the most likely targets The rest of your face is vulnerable, too. You might be unaware that the low temperatures have affected your skin until you feel a burning or itching sensation The area will turn a bluish red. but the color will disappear when you press the affected Unger, ear or whatever it may be. The unnatural color will return shortly after pressure is relieved. The area will feel cold and will probably be clammy to your touch. This is caused by much sweating. Different from Frostbite Chilblain differs from frostbite, which we discussed several weeks ago. In frostbite, the affected areas are frozen, and deprived of their blood supply. •' Warm stockings, earmuffs and mittens, of course; will help prevent chilblain. These things are still important after you have contracted the ailment

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reports that business in the middlewest is showing a better "pickup” than the nation in general. Michigan has shown the greatest industrial gain, largely because of the increased production in the automotive field. This has been reflected in all midwest states. o—4>— Taxpayers who keep a wary eye on the county tax rate should blush a little today. Nearly |IOO worth of post cards had to be mailed by clerk Edward F. Jaberg to the 2,407 persons who were registered but did not vote in either election last year. In addition, a special deputy was hired, and the regular two deputies were kept busy for nearly a month typing the cards, ft citizens would vote in each election, and mail In change of registration cards when they move out of the county, the county budget could be trimmed a little. Also, remember to mall back those cards—because if you don't, and have to reregister to Vote in a future election, 10 cents will go from the county treasury for each registration. ; & .... * Miss Marte Felber, Adams county health nurse has been named superintendent of burses at the Adams county Memorial hospital. Wo congratulate the prominent Adams county woman and Wish her well in her new undertaking. Miss Felber has served well and efficiently as county health nufse. She has had both general nursing and administrative experience. Being a public servant is hot new to the newly named superintendent It’s a big job to supervise those Who look after the sick, and often times the families of the ill cause as much worry at a hospital as those who are confined thete. We believe that Miss Felber has the ability to handle the situation and keep the local hospital in the high plane which it has so long enjoyed.

manners to use a toothpick at the table? Lately 1 have seen this done by people of apparent refine ment. — A- The rules remain unchanged. Toothpicks should never be seen in use, at the table or anywhere else. Q. In what manner should friends be invited to a christening? A. By telephone or Informal note. If you nave something to sell ot rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. It brings results, t;

If your feet have been the target for chilblain, it** a good idea to wear woolen socks When you go to bed during the cold months. During the day. two pairs of socks should be worn A thin pair of cotton hose inside a pair of woolen socks is usually advisable. Thick boots Will alto help You’ve got to protect the sensitive portions against cold, dampness or Injury. Hooting Pads Use electric heating pads or hot water bottles occasionally to Warm the sections bothered by chilblain. You should clean the areas with water each day, and massage them gently With warm oil. You may also apply Hydrocortone. Ointment Some persons have reported relief after taking hicotlnlc acid or vitamin K by mouth. Exercises to Improve your circulation also are important. There are other things your doctor cab do for you, too. QUESTION AND ANSWtB A.G.: If a woman has her tubes tied so she cannot become pregnant, is there any chance of having It undone? ’ Answer: Operations to restore the tubes in many instances are not successful. Occasionally, such an operation may be carried out satisfactorily. You should consult with your physician about This matter.

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20 Years Ago I Today •—— “ Feb. 2 —John L. Lewis is in favor ot a 30-hour week and is urging congress to approve it for labor. More than 200 tickets have been sold for the Adams county farmer’s annual banquet at the Masonic hall Monday evening. New contracts are being signed rapidly by farmers for the Central Sugar company fbr 1935. Community sales hold big auction with more than 1,000 attending and prices are mueb higher. 'Bluffton Tigers defeat the Jackets. 34 to 31, in an exciting game there. Court Kpws Affidavit for Citation Ah affidavit fbr citation has been filed by Elizabeth Ladd against Melverd Ladd. The plaintiff charges that the defendant has failed to comply with a court order on support payments. A dilation on the defendant has been ordered issued returnable Feb. 7. Chicago — Losses of about $25 million a year are incurred because of the death or injury of livestock being shipped from farms to meat packing centers.

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L—w « nt I i iSYNOPSIS , Dr. Fred Beier bad come from St. Louie to the little town Os Jennings Missouri, where *e served as a general practitioner. He was happy in his work here, happy with Katie, his wife. But. noW. at the end ot three years. Katie sensed danger to their marriage. Sensed it -n the person of Linda Kyle, a gracious young matt-oh whose genuine kindness to people in distress, had Won her * place in the doctor’s affections. The people of Jennings realized that young Beier was • good doctor and he was grateful to them for their support They d given him a hospital of sorts, an old house, remodeled and converted into a Clime. One evening Dr. Beier was suddenly summoned to the home of Linda Kyle. Here he found her elderly husband stricken, dying, perhaps.' ’ CHAPTER TEN FRED did not move. Ot Speak. She was overwrought: the sedative was acting like a strong drink upon her, but she could speak. "People tell you that 1 married Theo tor his money." They did. Mlrandy had said so this same evening. ”1 did not. A man couldn’t have that much money! Theo was nearly thirty years older than L He was—my father’s friend. 1 adored my father so touch that, at eighteen, younger men did not appeal to me. 1 know that ts a psychological thing, but it happens. When Theo asked me to marry him, 1 was flattered and thrilled. 1 didn’t know what love was, what it could be-— “But I’ve found but what marriage can be!’’ Her voice lifted to the thin edge ot hysteria. “Oh, Fred, you don’t know! This is my house, Fred! My great-grandfather built it—and I’ve let the Kyles come in here. He would have hated, me for doing that. Before he died, my father guessed what the Kyles were, what they would da 1 think that knowledge killed him, because he had trusted Theo and his father, jW— nad « charm, Fred. They could toake anything seem right. The man upstairs is only a locust-shell ot the man Theo used to be. But he drank before ever 1 married him; I am not to blame for that!” Fred made a hushing sound with his lips. She went on grimly. "But I do have one thing to be thankful for! 1 helped breed the Kyles out of the valley! Theo married me, 1 know now, to have children. 1 didn't! 1 haveh’t! And I'm glad! You said this morning that ruthless people should be bred out of existence. We have too many ot that sort in this country! In the guise of helping the people— they always talk of the ’people, you Know!—they suck the very lifeblood of our country. They cotne

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INSERVICE J&J Stucky Graduates Second Lt. Marvin W. Stucky, eon of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Stucky, 332 Mercer Avenue, recently was graduated from the army’s transportation school at Fort Eustis. Va. Stucky completed the school’s transportation officer basic course for officers who recently received their commissions. He is a graduate of Purdue University and a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Discharge Recorded The discharge of Pfc. Lloyd Junior Kiess from the U. S. army was recorded Tuesday. Kiess, who resides on Decatur route one, entered the service March 10, 1953, and his discharge was effective Tuesday. He spent a- year and one month overseas. New Address Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chrisman of 611 South Eleventh St. have received the new address of their son. Kenneth. His address is: Pvt. Kenneth Chrisman; R. A. 16492445; Co. D. 87th Inf. ftegtl IQth Inf, Div.; Ft. Riley, Kansas.

to i place like our valley; they take the dreams ot a man like my i grandfather, and suck what good there is from them —and go on, not , caring what they leave destroyed behind them. They destroy and should be destroyed in turn! It’s [ right that they should be. “dne day I shall have Theo’s money. And with it I shall try .. She fell silent. [ Fred came to stand beside Linda, his face grave, his eyes question- ' mg. She looked up at him, and shook her head. “No, Fred,” she said softly, “1 did nothing. 1 didn't need to. All 1 had to do was wait. His sort destroy themselves. They go about, hurting others, but in the end they destroy themselves. 1 knew that Theo would—l knew that before 1 had been married to him six months. It is an awful thing for a girl to know—when she isn’t quite nineteen. "And tonight— I thought Td be glad that the time had come. I'm not, Fred. When 1 saw him tonight, 1 was frightened—but not glad. It seemed a terrible thing—what is the word ? Inexorable. He is going to die, isn’t he?” Fred walked to the hall door, stood there for a moment in thought, then came back to het. “1 don’t know, Linda," he said harshly. "He has suffered some sort of brain accident—a clot, or hemorrhage. There may be noth- . ing anyone can do, but 1 don't know. 1 would like a consultation on this case. You would let me call in a specialist?” Still unutterably weary, she smiled, almost serenely. Talking had cleared away the confusion arid panic. "1 trust you completely, Fred.” ”1 know," he said. "I'll see you tomorrow." The friend whom Fred had wanted to call tn consultation was a Dr. Murphy Hudson. He and Fred Beier had gone through high school, college and medical school together, close friends, with everyone wondering why. The reason for this wonder was evident on the sunny morning When Fred met Murphy’s tram. Fred came whirl. Ing up to the platform just as the train pulled in; his hair was rumpled, his suit looked as if It had been pulled on hastily, as indeed it had been. He’d already put in a heavy morning’s work at the hospital. > Murphy stepped down from the single coach, looking as if he alighted from the elevator ot the big city building where he had an office. “Slick” was what Fred's mother called Murphy. And slick

Demands FHA Scandal Probe Be Continued Senator Capehart Demands Democrats Renew Investigation WASHINGTON (INS) — Sen. Homer E. Capehart (R Ind.), handed his Democratic colleagues an ultimatum today to renew the investigation of federal housing scandals by March 1 or face an independent drive in the senate for the probe. "There's a lot of graft left to be exposed," Capehart told news, men in recalling the investigation his 'senate banking committee conducted last year. He declared: “We really only scratch mi the surface. '* Capehart said he was at a loss to explain why his successor. Sen. J. William Fulbright (D Ark,), has not acted on Capehart's demand for a one-year extension of the federal housing administration probe. The Indiana lawmaker said: “The investigation died Monday night Why doesn’t the committee act on the resolution that 1 have proposed. If they don’t do it by the first of March. I’m going to introduce a resolution myself.” Fulbright announced after he be_came senate banking chairman that Sen. John Sparkman (D Ala.), would take charge of the committee’s housing activities, with plans for a comprehensive study of all government housing operations. Fulbright was unavailable for comment on Capehart's statement, but committee sources said that one reason for the delay on hous ing has been the failure of GOP members to designate members tor the banking group's various subcommittees. Meanwhile. FHA commissioner Norman P. Mason announced that a tax court decision defeating the government’s effort to levy heavy taxes on windfall profit builders will have no eTteet on FHA’s battle to recover the funds. The tax court ruled that a six million dollar windfall profit is subject to a low 25 per cent capital gains tax, and not the straight income levy ranging up to 90 per cent as requested by the internal revenue service. Trade in a Good Town — Decatm

he was. .Like ■ well-brushed cat His dark nair was glossy, his homely face smooth and brown; his dark gray suit and plain tie were impeccable. "Four hours to fly to Denver, four hours to climb your mountain —not more than a hundred miles! How are you, Fred? You look terrible.” Fred laughed and reached for the heavier of the two bags. Both Were ot golden leather, properly rubbed and stickered. "It’s good to see you, Murph. We—” He broke off and set the bag down. Mirandy was charging down upon them, her eyes on Murphy, her hoarse voice buzzing at Fred. “Did you get my call, Fred ? Don't they give you messages? 1 have to see you!” Site was wearing one of the “fiesta" dresses which she affected. This one was of dull blue, the bodice slipping from her thin shoulders, the long full skirt unironed. On her feet were thonged sandals. tA belt of heavy silver discs circled her waist, a necklace of silver was hung about her throat. Her pale hair blew in the mountain wind. “It's imperative that 1 see you, Fred! I’m staying here in town tor a time, so cotne to the studio —l’m working like mad!” Fred stooped again for the bag. •‘I’D see you sometime, Mirandy,’’ he said brusquely and, with his guest, walked over to the station wagon. Murphy’s eyebrow was up. '1 see out Fritzl is still woman-bait,’’ he said to no one in particular. Fred looked startled, but laughed, "Get in, Murph,” he said urgently. — 'Before any more natives attack us, eh ?” laughed his friend. “We have but one Mirandy,*’ Fred assured him. “A plethora, I'd say. Who is she?” Fred shrugged. "A woman on the loose. Name’s Mirandy Bell. Has some money. Rents a house here in town, owns a ranch in the valley. Cails herself a write©? "What do you call her?’] t Murphy was still watching) Mirandy, who was now talking* to a group of plaid-shirted tnen standing beside the idling train. Fred chuckled and started the car. "All that was for your benefit Mirandy can smell a new man a hundred miles away.” “And you didn’t introduce us!" / "Oh, heavens, one doesn’t need to, with Mirandy. Next tuns she sees you, you’ll be old friends." "I’U try to wait” (To Be Continued)

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losis and to provide free clinics and otherwise carry on the light against the "white plague." The •ale is Conducted by the Adams county tuberculosis association. Household Scrapbook I ! ’ BY ROBBRTA Ltd | a— a Belled Edfls Boiled eggs Will Mfttlhud to eook if left 111 hot Water, evdn though the fife W 'turned est. To keep them warm until- fiHded. pour the water off. replace eggs in hoi pan and replace cover tightly.' _ Burns -75 To relieve the pain of a burn cover with dry flour; or makes paste of common baking soda and water and apply. Butter or a scraped raw potato applied to the burn, are also effective. Hard Water Hard water can be softened by washing soda or lye. Borst is also good and lees hard on the ffhnds. GOP Protesting Jobs To Democrats •J- . £ • ■’ 1 ♦< -- A . t4'‘” J Senators Protest Lack Os Patronage WASHINGTON (INS) — Senate Republicans have protested bitterly over the “scandalous" situation in whieh federal jobs are going to Democrats instead of to the GOP. Senate GOP policy chairman Styles Brlhferis WfNeW Hampshire told newsmen after a meeting with GOP national chairman: .Leonard Hall that Republicans are getting barely a "driblet" of patronage. He cited as a particular complaint of the pOP legislators that ciVU service experience requirements are often set so that ,onfy Democrats with. 20 .years of government control behind them can qualify. ‘ ' Sen. George t». Aiiten CR Vt), said as he left the meeting in which Hall listened to the patfoti|ge complaflfa’tß:*'"l’m dick arid tired of qualifications for jobs being set up so only Democrats can qualify ... it is scandalous." . Aiken also complained about the "ingenious way” in which Republicans in government posts are being eased out. Bridges said that many of the protests boiled down to "failure” of the adminlstra’tion to "consult" senators on patronage matters and the qualifications that rule out Republicans.

SYNOPSIS Dr. Fred Beier had come from St. Louis to the little town of Jennings. Missouri, where he served as a general practitioner. He was happy In his work here, nappy with Katie, his wife. But. now. at the end of three years. Katie sensed danger to their marriage. Sensed it in the person of Linda Kyle, a gracious young matron whose genuine kindness to people m distress, had won her a place in the doctor's affections. The people of Jennings realised that young Beier was a good doctor, and he was grateful to them for their support. They'd given him a hospital of sorts, an old house, remodeled and converted into a cllnle. One evening Dr. Beier was suddenly summoned to the home of Linda Kyle. Here he found her elderly husband stricken, dying, perhaps. He decided to call his old friend. Murphy Hudson. In consultation. So he phoned the great Doctor Hudson in St. Louis, arranging for him to come at once to Jennings. CHAPTER ELEVEN “ FRED turned to look critically at Murphy. “What’a wrong?” asked Dr. Hudson. "Nothing. I was just taklhg In your city smell.” “Now look, Fritz!” "But you do smell of the city, and of the big specialist which you are.” Murphy settled back In the seat. “I'm sorry 1 can't say the same of you,” he drawled. .. Fred might have added that Murphy also reeked ot personal charm. He did, and consciously. His noftiely face, ms darkly intent eyes, ms manner ‘of speech—always a little brusquely frank—the shock of his apparent frankness serving to conceal the purpose which so Often lay behind ms words or actions. Now this slender, dark man took a tortoise-shell case from his coat pocket, snapped it open and held it toward Fred. The cigarets were long, and equipped with filters. Fred snook his head. "Don t tell me you still smoke jims<> n -wecd?’‘ "1 haven’t changed one bit,” Fred agreed. T nope—but doubt—that that includes your research project” Fred laughed. "It does.” - Murphy’s Voice twanged. "Speciahzmg in.it, no doubt?" “Oh, yea. 1 am, as well, an internist, a surgeon, arid an obstetrician. A pediatrician — psychiatrist—" "Dentist and oculist?" "And laboratory technician.” “In other words, a g.p." , “That's it." "The vanishing American.” /

Interest Growing In City Politics No Candidates In City Election Yet Undercurrent of interest in city politics have started in Decatur this Week as leading political observers from both parties have stated that the skip-election bill in the state legislature is dead. — Candidates have been hesitant to Announce for city council, mayor, or clerk-treasurer because of the possibility that the election would hot be* held this year, but would be postponed until 1958. However, state legislators have decided that "it would be too expensive and time consuming for the big cities to hold all city, township, county, state and federal elections In one year, as this would necessitate either a return to paper ballots, or a 100 percent Increase in the number of voting! machines. ( No Decatur candidates have yet announced, but speculation is running high in both parties. Most ob{ervers expect Mayor John Doan o wait -until the last minute before announcing his intentions, as this* would tend to keep anyone from filing in the Republican primary against him. or against a successor 4»e might favor. If the , mayor decides early in the campaign not to run again, quite a few Republicans and Democrats are expected to jump into the race. Prominently mentioned on the Democratic side for mayor is county clerk Edward F, Jaberg. Jaberg, a former school teacher and a county official for the past seven years, is very well regarded by members of . both parties. Most Democrats privately regard him as the best candidate if Mayor Doan chooses to run for a third term. However, clerk Jaberg, whose term will expire December 31 of this year, has constantly denied that he wants to be a candidate, and has stated that he desire&Ao return to teaching. Several members of the city council from each party are regarded as possible candidates for mayor,, and at. least one council member is expected to retire this year, after long service. Several prominent businessmen In Decatur havp also signified that they may be jnterestetd in running fbr a city council position. The city is divided into four councilmanic districts, and one man is elected from each one. and One member at large. One interesting question arises in the case of Joe Murphy, appointed a councilman by Mayor Doan wheat Hugh Engle resigned from* the council. Englm was a Mayer who made the appointment, put many observers feel that murphy may run on the Democratic ticket. 10 Reported Killed In India Air Crash NEW DELHI UNS) - Ten pertons were reported killed today vhen an Indian airliner crashed while enroute from Nagpur In.central India to New Delhi.

“If so, you slickers are to blame." “Now, Fritz, you must look at the matter as it is—” “You're the one who needs to look, Murph. I’m in it, up to here!" His tree hand touched ms forehead. "1 Know better than you wnat a country g. p. is and does. 1 sun one. Like my brothers, I work an eight-day week, and 1 wouldn’t know what to do with a vacation it I ever had one. For that matter, 1 don’t always know what to do with a spare hour or so when one comes up. 1 usually spend it worrying over some special patient, or trying to decide whether to read the oldest or the newest ot my stack of accumulated medical Journals.” "But not now to spend your money.” “No, I don’t worry about that. 1 agree that working in a dozen fields doesn't compensate me as jrour specializing in one does you, but 1 have some intangibles which you may not be able to claim.” “Such as?” ’The affection of my patients. The high place I hold in this community. And the tact that 1 am ply own boss.” “Hmmnn,” said Murphy, "Is that good?” “It's good! Besides, unlike a lot pit rural g. p. s, / have my own hospital. Right there before you.” Murphy got out ot the station wagon, and stood looking at the little buff and brown building. 1 "Come inside,” said Fred, “let me show it to you.” “My bags . . . ?” “Leave em In the car. And don’t mention locking it There isn't a man in the Valley would steal anything out ot my car.” Murphy raised tils eyebrows, then shrugged assent. "Well, you being you. I’ll believe you." Fred displayed his hospital with little explanation and no apology. It was clean and efficient Murph was fully competent to judge its merits, its equipment. Wards, Operating room, small lab, the Jtitchen—"Anthyou’re proud of this?’* was his concluding comment "I’m proud ot it,” Fred affirmed. •TH say again that here 1 am my own boss. In my turn, may 1 ask you a question ?” "Sure. Why not?"

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Favors Abolition Os All Weapons Os War i LONDON (INS) —British Labor Party leader Clement Attlee declared Tuesday night that the total abolition of all weapons of war by all natltfhs was the only hope of avoiding world destruction by hydrogen bombs. Teacher Institute Saturday, Feb. 12 Fort Wayne Host To Teachers Institute Gail Grabill, county superintendent of schools, announced today plans for a teachers institute in Fort Wayne Saturday, Feb. 12, at North Side high school. The opehlng session at 9 a.m. will be a general session. Speakers for the session will be announced later. Following this at 10:30 a.m. will be sectional meetings. Adams county will be In charge of the Industrial arts and boys physical education sections. The committee for industrial arts includes Vern Huffman. Geneva, Doyle Cdller, Adams Central, and Tom Agler, Hartford, is serving Fred Johns, Pleasant Mills, education committee. Assisting as chairman of the boys physical him are Charles Holt, Monmouth, Don Arnold. Adams Central, and Harold Schuts, Geneva. Another general session will be held in the afternoon. All of the county teachers will participate. An invitation has also been extended to teachers of the Berne and Decatur school systems. CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS PERSON?

"It isn’t a polite one." "Mine was?" Fred could have told their wondering t fiends that he and Murphy thoroughly understood one another. “I was going to ask you,” said Fred now, “what you could show me along the line ot your hospital, and your independence?” Murpny shrugged. “Well, Fritz,” he said with an attempt at modesty, “you know .. ." “I do know!” said Fred swiftly. “You are on the staff of three hospitals in St Louis. Three big hospitals. I also know why you are on those staffs.” Murphy's black eyes snapped. “Because," Fred continued smoothly, "you are still in Funderburk's office. Wait a minute—l ain well aware that Funderburk tops his field. I worked under him, too, remember. 1 know what an exceedingly big wheel he la in the hospitals and that they include his assistant on their staffs. 1 know how you trot along always in his shadow, now you carry out his decisions—" “I’m a fairly busy man on my own, Fritz," said Murphy huffily. “Os course you're busy. You even make your owfi decisions—always being sure, of course, that Funderburk would approve.” “I’ve every rtght to resent that, Fred!” Fred smiled and shook his head. "Oh, hot with me, Murph! Because 1 Know what I'm talking about.” Murphy shrugged. “Lt you have that opinion ot me, why did you caU me clear out here into the hills for a consultation ? Why didn’t you get Funderburk?" "Because ne wouldn’t have come. And you've learned a 10l from hint; you’ve nicely handled patients tor me before. You ve been working exclusively with the brain. And I’m not saying that you couldn t be a doctoi tn your own right;.l’m just reminding you that 1 know the sort ot doctoi you are being, because 1 myselt tried your way.” "And giving it up was the great mistake of your life, Fritz.” It was Fred's turn to shrug. “Not from my point ot view. I'm busy, l uke my work—and that's about all I want of life.” "The most awful thing about that statement," said Murphy with concern, “is that you mean it!" “I do. Now—about this case—” (To Be Continued J