Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 38, Decatur, Adams County, 15 February 1955 — Page 4

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The last time we sounded off about the nice mild weather, the temperature dropped to below sero. But we can hope, can't we? 0 0 The highways are still dangerous. In fact they are sufficiently dangerous the year around so always drive with care. 0 0 Ice fishermen report good catches in many northern Indiana lakes the last few days. It won't be long now until the summer fishermen will be getting out their rods and reels, we hope! 0 0 There won't be a line in the . . J editorial columns of this newspaper all week asking the good people of the county to make a contribution to any drive for funds. This is going to be our ■ own don’t give a dime week. 0 0 With three weeks to go, the Indiana General Assembly has the budget problem to settle for two years and numerous other important questions. It looks like both houses would have to do some night time meeting to complete their business in the designated time. —o The season is at hand for a aeries of auction sales throughout this part of the country and Decatur’s auctioneers are busy almost every day of the week. Auction sales, which are always popular around here, always reach their peak during this time of the year. Interested persons are urged to watch the sale calendar column. 0- 0 Evacuation of the islands off the Chinese eoast by Nationalists has been completed without ■ casualties Ot dbiirte'the flkiiger of a shooting war isn’t over, but the tension has eased considerably. This Nation still is hoping for the best and there is a possibility of another conference over the Chinese question. There seems to be some stirring around in local politics, and some candidates for Mayor and Councilmen might bob up any day now. The important task for each party is to nominate good strong tickets. There will be lots of

Treating Convulsion

By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN, M.D. A CONVULSION in a baby Is a frightening thing for a mother and father. While you should take immediate action to aid your tot, don't become unduly alarmed. If you handle the situation quickly and properly, a convulsion usually not as serious a matter as it may appear. When It Occurs Sometimes a convulsion, or even several of them, will occur at the beginning of, or during, an illness. Diarrhea or some other intestinal upset might bring it on. If your baby suddenly develops a high fever, as he might if he is coming down with a contagious disease, he may be stricken with a convulsion. Among other causes are brain infections, brain injuries or epilepsy. Seqtas Suddenly Generally, a convulsion will begin suddenly with little or no warning. A slight twitching of the baby’s hand, feet or face m&icles usually is the first sign. This twitching probably will spread to most of the muscles throughout his body. His body probably will become stiff, his face will sweat and his lips may become blue. His eyes will stare and roll upward. His head may jerk, and he may clench his fists. He will be unconscious during the attack. The convulsion may continue for hours, or it may last only for a tew minutes, even without treatment. >- Your first step, of course, should be to call your doctor. While you re waiting for him, you can wet the baby’s akin thoroughly with a mixture of half warm water and half alcohol. Then wrap him in a blanket and put him to bed. If you don’t have any alcohol in the house, place him in a bath I of tepid water. The water should

municipal problems in the next four years and it will take a strong administration to cope with them. 0 A recent survey made by the state bpard of health reveals that Adams county has shown a population gain from 1950 to 1954 of r —' between 5 percent and 10 percent. The only county in this immediate area which shows a loss for the same period is Blackford county. Oar neighbors to the west, Wells county showed a much less than 5 percent population gain. o—. William H. Meyn, treasurer of the Erie railroad and associated with that company for more than fifty years will retire from active service the close of this month. Starting to work for the Erie in 1904 the veteran executive rose the hard way and his long and faithful service to that great railroad will be missed by those who served with him. 0 9 Plans are moving along for completion of the Decatur Youth and Community center. The building will be entirely enclosed soon, and the director’s office will be ready for occupancy immediately thereafter. Furnishings for several of the rooms have been arranged tor and the balance of the preliminary work will be concluded in the next few weeks. By mid-summer a youth and adult program will be in full swing and Decatur will have added another great asset to the community. 0 O—TSome persop, who failed to sign a name, wrote a postal card to the“D£ny Democrat stlggestfrij* that there was a leak tn the water department, because in the report published last week in this newspaper there were 136,000,000 gallons unaccounted for. We can assure the author of the anonymous than 73,000,000 gallons of water were used at the. city plants and there was the usual loss to water mains of the balance. We suggest that this person go the city hall and check the records. They are public.

be about 90 to 100 degrees. You can test it with your elbow. Make sure it feels comfortable. Koop Close Watch Keep the baby in the water for about five or ten minutes. If the convulsion stops before this, take him out at once. Wrap him in a blanket, place him in bed. Watch him carefully. You might place a cold cloth on his head as he lies in bed. If he has teeth, it might be a good idea to place a wooden stick between them to keep him from biting his tongue. Handle Baby Gently Handle him gently, because his nervous system is excited. Noise, bright lights and rough handling might start another convulsion. Therefore, you should keep him as quiet as possible; keep bls rootfl dark xiret -qaict, teo. An enema, as a rule, will only disturb a baby. Don’t feed him for at least two hours following an attack. Make him stay in bed for several days. If necessary, your doctor can give your baby an anesthetic to stop a convulsion, and he can prescribe the proper medicines to keep it from returning. QUESTION AND ANSWEB M. B.: Whenever I handle a newspaper, the ink comes off on my hands. What would cause this? Answer: It is likely that this happens because your hands become moist, possibly due to excessive sweating. Extreme perspiration of the hands may be due to nervousness. Hyperthyroidism, or Increased secretion from the thyroid gland, is also a possible cause of excessive perspiration. You should consult a physician for an examination, in order to tell what condition is present; then proper treatment can be suggested.

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bond, officials of the Chri s t m a s seal campaign in Adam s county annou need today. A 11 proceeds from the annual Christmas seal sale are used in the fight o n tubercu-

losis and to provide free clinics and otherwise carry on the fight against the “white plague.” The sale is conducted by the Adams county tuberculosis association. I— o Household Scrapbook ■ BY ROBERTA LEE ‘ fr — o Sewing When sewing in a room with a carpet or large rug, a large sheet tucked on the floor will catch threads and scraps. It is quickly and easily taken up when the work

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CHAPTER NINETEEN “WHERE is Fred?" Mirandy demanded as me party went on. “Right nere.' ne said at ner .ii.jjiiuii iniiiii.u"> w ii|iiii iißwnngMiiriiirirn'ff'iiJT--nmnTri'rrrnwi’nrn:-! rr •rThT-ftr-r.TiETW'-nri or ink?" “Ot course, it’s another drink, darHng. Anu 1 want u> Know—is u true mat me utue goiden-naireu wuji gm Killen ner oaby oromer mis atternoon?" Her cooing voice wrung pure norror out ot me question. bred nanded ner a glass and turned away. But Miranuy caught at ms arm, ana me tray ne earned upped alarmingly. Murphy's hand steadied iu He looked sternly at Mirandy. “You know better man to 'do a tiling uae mat," ue said reprovingly. “You re no tool, I'm sure." Miranuy looked nun up and down. 'Oh, yes, me Drain surgeon,'' she said insolently. “Tell me. Doctor, m it true mat nan your patients die?* Murpny ma not blink. Katie listened, appaneo out curious. Miranuy might nnu mat here sne uaa met net match. Courtesy didn't Domer Murpny, either, it it got in ms way. “1 oeUeve me mortality is arxiui fifty per cent," ne said stuoiy. "But of course mat doesnt Dottier you," murmured Mirandy, tossing ner hair oack trom ner tace. .. "I'll answer mat with a story.." “Clean?" "Yes. it so happens. This has to do with a soldier. A General Leonard Wood, ot me First World WAE-iletorenjy.jjme,xmi.yau.may nave heard ot mm ?" “Yes, darling, cooed Mirandy. Murpnys eyes snapped. “One nignt at a party such as this, me General was describing ms—er — professional experiences. Ana one jt me guests —a physician —showed ms distaste tor me subject oy asking me General now it telt to kill a man tn me line ot duty. The General's answer was, 'l'm sure we don't mind it any more man you do. Doctor. " Murphy oowed to Mirandy, one eyebrow up. * For a second Mirandy stared at nun, men she threw ner head back and laughed aloud. "Fred, 1 adore your tnend!" she called across me room. “What a murky past you must be concealing trom us, -o turn up a snake ot mis length I” “The woman is sick," said Ludmilla, at Katie's ear. “Shnhh, Mamma!” breathed Katie. Mirandy had heard. "I’m just high, Frau Beier,” she said gayly. “It's me only way to approach a party in Jennings. But don’t Worry—l'm quite all right."

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for the day is finished and makes sweeping and dusting unnecessary. Discarded Shirts The backs of otherwise worn shirts can be made into neat little aprons if the straps over the shoulders are made of contrasting materials. Whipping Cream When cream will not whip, add the white of an egg to it. Have the egg and the cream. thoroughly chilled. » 0 o Modern Etiquette I BY ROBERTA LEE 0— , o Q. I noticed at an airport recently that the men boarding the plane didn’t allow the women to enter ahead of them, but took their turns as they fell into,line. Was this proper? A. In order to load a plane most efficiently, and in the hurry and bustle of travel, it usually isn’t practicable for the men to stand aside to wait for the women to go first. feW. -;• ■ Sfeci Q. Is it proper to tip the soup plate in order to scoop hut the last bit of soup? A. There’s nothing at all wrong with this. You don't have to leave

Katie Bed to the kitchen. Ludmilla, aroused, was capable ot anything. But she came into me kitchen too soon tor much co nave Turn winnan-'in him she solemnly told Katie and Jessie. “Oh, just restless, and unhappy, 1 mink." said Jessie. _ — “Sue nas a sick mind," said Ludmilla nrmiy. "Did you make plenty ot cotlee, Katie?"— “Is me urn on me table empty ?” “No, out it will need refilling. I’ll make more." “Lt you want to." Katie took her tray ot cneese and crackers through me pantry. Myron Bohmaim was doing nis Gneg-Brown-ing stunt, ana the dining -oom was deserted except tor Fred, who was quietly mixing highballs. He smiled at Katie. “Come nere." She put down me tray. "Ot course. Fred. Is something wrong T" He touched me huge pink rose which was pinned to me V ot me gown she now was wearing. Lt was ot blue cmfion, demure, becoming—oid. “Something is very ngnt," ne said as he leaned forward to kiss ner. “Thank you, darling." She shook her head. “1 don’t know what tor, Fred ..• ■ "Ana—use wonder of it is," drawled Murphy trom me doorway, ’she gets away with it." Katie was tidying me table. “1 get away with what?" sne asked crossly. “Pretending you don’t realize „ naw very BtHtartt ym< “Don’t tease ner, Murphy," Fred interceded, "when she’s so busy. Your party's going fine. Mouse. Will me tood hold out? The way mey eat!" “Theres plenty. And if not. Mamma Beier is in me Kitchen—sne Li make more. And don't tell me to get ner out. Even Murphy knowq I’m not mat smart!" She dimpled at Murpny as she flipped past mm. "She ought to give your leopardwoman some lessons," growled Murpny. “Nobody knows mat better man Mirandy. Oh, excuse me, someone i is arriving." Lt was Linda Kyle, a little pale, i and very oeautitul tn black, with i a jet-tnnged yellow stole about her shoulders. People were glad to see ner, and surprised. None quite knew whether to ask about Theo— I most ol mem did. To each one sne said gravely mat there was no change, ana went on immediately to an interested inquiry ot ner own. Fred Drought ner tood, and took mis occasion to make an amusing story ot ius mother's con-

soup that's intended to be eaten. Q. Is it suitable to have married women serve as brideamadis? A. If they are the bride's very good friends, there's certainly nothing wrong with thia. o 2 o 20 Years Ago Today o , I Feb. 15 — The G. O. P. will ask that the state appropriations be reduced 10 percent from the $50,fiDO.OOO proposed. Fred named captain of the Adams county vigilantes association'. The D. G. M. Trout home, on Mercer avenue was badly damaged by fire last evening, many antiques were lost. Lloyd Conrad wins decision over Jack Crain of Angola and will meet Chuck Boyce next Tuesday night. Mrs. John Glancey died yesterday at Bronson. Mich. Pays Fine With Bad Check, Goes To Jail PEKIN. 111., (INS)) —Fred S. Bowen 54, so Pekin, escaped a jail sentence by.. paying a check for 1124 to cover fines and costa stemming from a disorderly conduct charge. But he went straight to jail after authorities tried to cash the check. The charge—passing a fraudulent check. Heart Attack Fatal To Auburn Motorist MUNCI& Ind. (INS) — Eugene Arthur Glennan, 43, of Auburn, died of a heart attack late Monday as he drove along U.S. 35 just south of Muncie. Police said his car left the highway, rolled 700 feet into a field and struck a tree. Witnesses said, there was no apparent effort to apply brakes indicating the heart attack caused instantaneous death. Indianapolis Store Founder Dies Monday INDIANAPOLIS (INS) -- Louis Wolf, chairman of the board of H. P. Wasson & Co., and co-found-er of the Star Store, died Monday in his Indianapolis home. The Straussburg, Germany, native was 89 years old. He had lived in Indianapolis 73 years. Trade in a Good Town —• Decatur

iribulloas tn Katie's party. *1 wouldn't oc a woman tor a million dollars," ne said daily. The way their tact and recovery power you're nere, Linda. She’ll be so pleased.' But when M anally did reach Kaue, ano after the fifteen oubutea 11 cook tor both of them to get oacK to the front parlor, they found Linda sealed on "he couch, talking earnestly to Murphy Hudson. “About Theo . . ." suggested Kaue. “No. She doesn't want to talk about turn.” "But co Murphy . . “She a not talking shop to him." Krom me doorway they waicned imnda s vivio face, her occasional gesture, aa well as Murpny'a intent, listening attitude. When ne was talking, tils face lighted with little candle dames at animation, anu once Landa laughed sofUy. Jdurpny shrugged and drew down the corners of ms mouth. “What are they talking about, then?" Katie asked Fred, curiously. “About me." -You?” "Yes. Linda is trying to solve the mystery at my friendship with Murphy. And ma with ma" Katie looked up into ma smiling eyes, then again at the two people on the coucn. Albert Burke ana Mabei Sewell were seated at the fireside, talking. Mirandy and Charles Auel and the Peakes—and Willie Ashley — were gathered about the piano; Mirandy was talking. . .. But so far as Katie was concerned, Linda and Murphy were me only ones in that room. Fred's explanation sausfied her. “I've wondered about that, too," she confessed. ’TU ask Linda to tell me what she anas out." “Linda doesn’t like Murph. 1 can tell you that much." “Oh, doesn’t she, Fred? That’s too bad when —" *1 don't mean as a doctor, darling. She takes my word that he’s competent there." “Os course." Fred chuckled. "You would, too’” “Well, 1 know of course that you're better. . . ." “And you don't like Murphy, either, do you?" “Os course 1 like him, Fred!" “With now many qualifications ?■ “Now who's teasing me?” “1 am, darling. Do you mind?’’ She shook tier head, and went across the room to speak to Linda And Mirandy interrupted them ai once. (Ta Ba Continued)

Court Nows Marriage Licenses John Braun, 20, Decatur route one. and Mary Ann Ulman, 20, Decatur route five. Richard A. Nees, 20. Lima. 0.. and Janet Wells, 20, Cairo, O. Arthur J. DeWert, 19, Monroeville. route one, and Marvene Smith, 17, Monroeville. Norman A. Kohne, 22, Decatur, and Vergie Sautbine, 18, Decatur. Distribution Ordered In the complaint tor partition filed by Mary G. Gage against SUnton Dailey, ttal, the final report of the commissioners of the sale of real estate has been filed and approved and the distribution has been ordered. A balance of $30,936.92 was to be distributed. Fourteen defendants receive $631.36 each; six receive $2,209.78 each; tour receive $1,104.89 each and the plaintiff receives $4,419.56. Citation Dismissed In the divorce case of Elisabeth Ladd vs Malverd Ladd, the plaintiff has moved that the affidavit for citation be dismissed. The motion has been sustained and the defendant is relieved of any further liability on support payments. Complaint Filed Mary H. Roe has filed a complaint for divorce against Billy Roe charging cruel and inhuman treatment. A summons has been ordered returnable Feb. 28. An application for a restraining order has been filed and sustained. The notice on a hearing on the application for allowance has been issued returnable Feb. 18. Divorce Complaint A complaint for divorce charging cruel and inhuman treatment has been filed by James Eichhorn against Lois Eichhorn. A summons has been ordered issued returnable March 16. Defendant Defaults In the complaint on account filed by Dale and Alma Riley doing business as (Riley's Market against Kenneth Ross, the defendant has defaulted. The cause has been set for trial Feb. 17. . * Cause Dlemissed The divorce action of Mary Melching vs Edward Melching has be4n dismissed on motion of the plaintiff. Estate Cases The schedule to determine the inheritance ta due on the Theodor Thieme estate has been filed with reference to the county assessor. The net estate is valued at $32.808.57. Heirs include two daughters and two sons. The last will and testament of John H. Helm has been offered and accepted for probate. Three daughters of the deceased have been named as heirs. Artie Jackson was appointed executor and letters testamentary have been ordered issued to him. A bond in the sum of SIOO has been filed. A petition by Melverd Ladd, an heir in the Norman Joline estate, to assign his distributive share to

CHAPTER TWENTY THE WHOLE party was drifting into uua one room, as me wnoie winch Mirandy called out to Fred, ner brassy, ringing voice adding its own ftffanan "You might as well get it over with, Freai is uttie Judy White going w m aeia tor murder?" “Un.' said Catnerms Peake regretfully, and Mirandy'* glance uickeo across ner tace. Sne tucked ner nau behind hei ear*. "Dont oe soft. Catty 1" sne aomomaaeo. "We all anow mat yellow curl* don t mean * oeauul u spinL Ana so tar a* I'm concerned, i admire direct action, if you ova't luce a person, d you wisn ne were out ot your Ute—pusn me uighenau overt sue did do that, maat ine, » red?" Everyone was sorry tor Fred, everyone aepiurea Miranay s actana everyone eagerly awaited Fred* reply. He look a deep "nroaia, signed. prca*ea m* ups together. "1 was caued out to me house chi* evening, ne said siowly. ’Dr. riuoaun went wim me. Ws found me oaoy dead—from internal hemorrhages. That diagnosis satisfied me coroner, and I'm afraid U is going to have to do you, Mirandy." “What caused the—what-did-you-cau- em?" “I don t Know," said Fred suavely. "And you don't mean to And □ut?” "Not if it would mean branding a five- year-old child with me name ot murderer." everyone U> me room. The women rubbed their bare arms, and me men looked troubled. Mirandy snuffled. "I'm a stinxer, Fred. Kou know that." "You're not as bad as you sound, Mirandy," oe said Kindly. "Come now mto me dsmng room tor some ot Mamma a coffee." Everyone u> me room shifted about. Katie sat down beside Linda; Murphy tallowed Fred and Mirandy; at me door those three passed Catherine Peake, who noticeably drew back from Murpny. Miranay stopped short and looked at ner. "What's me matter with you. Catty? You look at Hudson as if ne held me secret ot your past" Her head snapped up. "I’U oet ne does!" “Mirandy," said Murphy loudly, "come on and get that coffee. You need it, and so do L" Murphy seemed to know how to handle Mirandy. Though, of course, she was me sort to need constant handling. "Your mother watches her like a psychiatrist," Linda Kyle told Fred.

,'•* -a H ' "-v BIG GUNS in the current atomic weapons tests north of Las Vegas, Nev, are shown on the site before the tests got underway. From left: Brig. Gen. Fred Sladen, Jr., deputy director of troop exercises; AEC Chairman Lewis Strauss; Dr. Alvin C. Graves, Los Alamos, N. M., test iabratory director. Bald Strauss, "Russia possesses atomic weapons ~, We must keep our strength at peak levels.'* (International SoundphotoJ

Elizabeth Ladd has been filed and sustained. The inheritance tax appraiser's reports for the estates of Glen M. Myers. Kate Hammond and Laura Glendening have been filed. Notices have been ordered issued on all three returnable March 9. Proof of the mailing of the notice In the matter of determining inheritance tax due from the Ida Merriman estate has been filed. The net value of the estate is $9,129.44 with $12.10 tax due from each of three heirs. Chalmer Niblick. Hazel Hyre and Mary Winteregg. churchlews Union Chapel “Giving and guarding our sacrifice of pure religion and our duty in guarding them." was the theme of the message brought by the Rev. William Snider at the Union Chapel church Monday evening. The scriptural background was Hebrews 10:1-10. Romans 12:1 and Genesis 15:11. “Wherever sin exists there must be a sacrifice offered. All through the Bible we see where sacrifices were offered to cover the sins of the people. The first record of sacrifices being offered is the offering of Cain and Abel. We read that when Noah came out of the ark he made a burnt offering. Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Issac, but God provided the sacrifice. "The blood of the Old Testament did not take oway sins, but it covered the sins. Each year there was a reminder of the sins, so the people had to offer a sacrifice. We read that without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sine. .In Old Testament times, bulls, lambs, etc., were used as the-sac-I rifice, but Jesus Christ offered himself as a sacrifice once for all. I "Christ demands not only a "Mamma Beier thinks she is sick." Katie explained. "At least unn a p p y," Linda agfCCCL "That’s what Jessie said. Fred, what do you know of net backgfuUnd?” — . _ "Now, Katie—" 1 omy wondered if you knew enough ot it CO* tell us why she behaves as sne does." “My diagnosis is that of a very spoiled person. She wants attention, and the quickest way sne nas tounu to gel it is to be rude, or cruel." — “Then we should all learn not to show net now we teel." “Were not superhuman here tn Jennings, Landa. ' “No. Ano sne does nurt unmercifully sometimes, Fritz.” “Sne does. Now wnat . . .?" Charles Auei nao been sketching; ne was very cievet at this. A dozen well-placed lines could depict one s character as wen as one s appearance. He naa done one ot Fred, ano ot Verien Gentry—tor the past ten minutes ne nad been working on a caricature ot Mirandy. tie nanded it to ner. “Either you or my mirror is a liar," Mirandy said. “What are you doing now?" “Drawing you with those glasses on. I'd never seen you wear them Mirandy snatched the things off, and tumbled to put them back into the purse. “1 don't,” she said. “I need em, out 1 don't wear em. Except when I'm tighL Then my astigmatism gets so bad 1 nave to wear em to drive . . “My Gawd,” , said Murphy Hudson. Mirandy made a tace at nun. "I’ll tend to you tater," sne promised. "Now I'm going to spend all my energy workin' on Fred. I'U get him to answer me ti 1 nave to cushy him all evening." She lifted ner sandaled foot nigh to step from rug to rug. “Boiled owl," said Murphy reflectively. Mirandy whirled. Murpny was sitting upon the piano bench, a nigh ball glass in one hand. His tace was a smooth ovaL "Fried,-and stewed," tre continued in a gravely analytical tone. "One thing to Oe said tor your habits, Mirandy—you'll save youi family the price of embalming before burial." ' Mirandy stared at him, and gulped loudly. "Fred." she wailed, "don’t let that man talk to me as If—“ "Let her alone. Murph." laughed Fred, taking Mirandy's arm. She slumped against nun; ne nad to put tua arm around her to keep

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whole sacrifice of a person, but a living sacrifice. Romans 12:1 states: “I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies ot God, that you present your body a living sacrifice, wholly, acceptable unto God.” God demands us to bring our -whole being, our life, our money, our all in all. “Holiness is God's standard ot living. There is nothing in the gospel that is unreasonable. God is a reasonable God and he will not ask any one to do anything unreasonable. Have you given your life wholly unto God? The young men’s trio from Berne will bring the message in song Thursday evening instead ot Wednesday evening, as previously announced. r • W$ * ■ WT* -* *• fW I W,B. ’W F ' i CHRISTIAN PINEAU, 51 (above), was aajied by French President Rene Coty to attempt to form v -a government following of two previous premier possibilities. (International) u-ut in a UqOu Town — Decat them both from falling. “Oh, Fred." she wailed, "you're the only one who understands me . . .“ • auxao nw eye* Miranrty. would rtnn ner party—it just ~ wasn t meant tot ner to give one! Not- at this sort. A (toffee tttrncn, yea! But anything designed to snow Murphy—and Fred— The tension in the room seemed suddenly u> Utt, and sne opened ner eyes again to find that Ludmilla naa taken over. With ner own shawl pinned around ner head, and Marandye t ringed leather jacket in ner hand, sne was nrmiy drawing me tan, thin woman out into the uaiL She would, sne announceu, taxe Mrs. Bell dome. les, indeed, she anew.the nouse—down me street, one oi those oig ones, bntzi oad shown them to ner at Christmas when she nad visited. She aau said then that she would Uke to live m the little square building winch "Mrs. Bell called ner studio. Efficiently she took Mirandy through uie side nan. Fred followed to neip, out when ne returned ae declared mat ne nad not been needed. "Mamma will nave Mirandy in bed with a hot waler bottle in no time at all” Everyone was delighted with the development. When Ludmilla returned a nalf-nuur later, sne was greeted uke a queen. “1 vote we Keep ner nere to handle Mirandy, said Willie. “Sit down m mis big chair, Mrs. Beier. We ll bring you some rood, and you tell us just now and what you did.” Ludmilla s eyes twinkled at him. “Your curiosity will do you no good, young man!" "Just tell me one thing. Did you tind a not Water bottle tn Miranay s house ?" “No, ano 1 did not look tor one. 1 got ner electric iron warm, and put it at tier teeL Thank you— Wilhe, is it?—l would nave whipped cream in my coffee, please ?" “Whipped cream?" said Willie. Everyone was in tins room, seated in a double circle about'Ludmilla. Murpny loungeu against me man-, teL Charles Auei turiousiy sketched tr.e Utile woman in black. Katie moved about, offering food. "Whipped cream!” Ludmilla was saying (irmly. "In Vienna, one drinks coffee, morning, noon, and night. Piled high with whipped cream, it is delicious!” Smiling, Katie brought in a little silver cowl, and. Ludmilla helped nerselt from it with a coo ot satisfaction. Others cried it—me men —and pronounced it delicious. They men urged Ludmilla to tell them about old Vienna, which, she did. (To Be Continued)