Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 December 1937 — Page 22

CAST OF CHARACTERS ROBERT BARRY—hero, explorer. MELISSA LANE — heroine, Barry's partner. : HONEY BEE GIRL—Indian; ob Barry’s party. #MADES JONES — pioneer; Barry’s party.

Yesterday: Bob and Melissa are escorted down and out of the cavern and into a lost world—a world of strange ancient Indians. who know no * English and who worship the sun.

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them. Probably it-eould have happened nowhere else in North America save in this arid, almost unknown southwest. Their box canyon would be one of 10,000. spots in the .maze of mountains that make up Arizona,

for irrigation and for drinking, the Lost People had existed here in a long self-sufficiency, a tiny utopia in its way, gentlefolk who through many peaceful generations had lost their fear of eneinies and their in-

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN OBERT BARRY was a trained scientist, specializing in the antiquities of man, fascinated al- . ways by their history, their manners, customs, languages. Because North American man seems liter‘ally to have been cradled in our Southwest, Bob Barry had centered his studies there. He knew many things from books and professors, many more from work in the field. And—cqmmon sense taught him not - a few. “Remember, the feller starving to death in Paris, ’Lissa?” “What are you talking about?” she laughed at him. They had maneuvered to get more food, and a couple of hours for rest and sleep. “The American who saved his life with a pencil,” Bob resumed. - “He was trying to make the cafe waiter

understand him. Finally in desper- |

ation he sketched a picture of a cow, and so had a sizzling T-bone steak for dinner.

: { ® » HE laughed again. : order T-bones now?” she suggested. “And you might draw a

chicken and a bakery and a dish|

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He grinned, but he was serious|

too. He had. some ideas. They had been resting inside a windowless room, on floor beds made of grass .and . woven fiber blankets. * Brown folk peered in the lone door from time to time. Evidently these

watchful ones saw when they awoke, || for a crowed greeted them outside!!

again. For two hours and more, then, Bob Barry “conversed” with the man who had accepted the watch. ‘He was what he appeared to be—the leader, or chieftain. He wore more clothes than the others, but clothing in general evidently was not a bother to these folk; his pieces were ornamental, marks of distinction and | rank.

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OBS hunch was right. The brown chief could understand much of the sign language which is universal among wilderness people. It is not always the same in every nation, but there is invariably a similarity. [Close observers can “interpret” it readily, for after all it is . communication reduced to the simplest of motions, about the things common to all. Bob could under- - stand more of it than he could “speak,” which is usual with any for‘eign language. But he labored at if, not unpleasantly, for most of the afternoon. 2 “Listen ’Lissa, we've stumbled onto something bigger and stranger than we could have hoped for in our wildest dreams.” Bob was beaming when he joined Mary Melissa again. She had waited near the chieftain’s house. \ “Could you understand him, Bob? Did you learn much?”

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-“YYLENTY! It wasn’t all easy, for him or me either, but we had a great talk. These people are nct Inglans. I'm convinced of that. I mean, not any tribes we know or have records of. They may be Kin to the Hopis and Zunis and Acomas, but theyre a tribe of their own, right enough. : “Why Lissa honey, know what that old chief told me? This is the answer to our main question. This tribe is the remnant of the cliff - dwellers!” 4 “Really, Bob?” : “Yessir! Centuries ago,” evidently, the ancestors of these villagers built Defiance Castle, and lived up there for protection. They farmed this valley, which has some springs in it; and the river courses on the other side of the cliff near our camp, remember? But enemies came raid-' ing. Théy killed most of the other cliff dwellers, or took off the girls to be slaves. Probably the enemies were Yaquis, or Apaches. “This castle, though, was hardest to attack, because it was so high and hard to get at.” “Then what happened, Bob?” The girl was intensely interested.

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“PJ\HESE people, I mean their ancestors, made a smart move. They destfoyed their front ladders, such as we built, abandoned their clif home, and came into this hidden valley to live. enemies : didn’t know about this valley, and there was enough rich soil here to support the few surviving cliff people. See?” ao “Yes, but wouldn't the raiders find this valley in time?” “No, they didn’t. The raiders didn’t live in this area. They came in from many miles away. When they thought all the cliff people had been killed or fled, they ceased coming.”

“But Bob, why haven’t white people found it? You say it’s new to science, and these people are living as they did 500 years ago.” : , “Look around us, ‘Lissa. See the great cliffis—there? And : there? And on all sides? This really is a wide box canyon, a shut-in: valley. As you know, this part of the Mexican border is very sparsely populated anyway. Few travelers would ever have cause to get over here. If one happened along, or if an aviator saw this valley and village he likely would think it some obscure Mexican settlement of no importance. This may actually be in Mexico; I don’t know exactly where the Interfiational Line is along here. Remember, we are many miles

Se cielo 8 - I was all sort of fantastic, but it made sense. The Lost People— Bob formally named them that—

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clination to travel or expand. They were content to live and rest here, zealous worshipers of the sun. 2 2 8 se T least that’s the best I can do at interpreting the story old what’shisname told me,” Bob concluded, to Melissa, “except for one rather important thing. In fact, I think it’s extremely important to you and me, Melissa.” “What is it, Bob? What did he say about us?” “Why these Lost People think

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we're messengers from their god, the Sun. We're pretty important, demigods or spymething. We brought them a watch, yellow and shiny, a piece of the's as you observed. Now they beg us not to destroy them, not to reveal them to their ancient enemies outside, See?” “Oh! I can’t imagine all this. I just ean Bob. It wouldn't be possible, if it weren't true!” : “Check, I agree. But here we are. Facts alle facts. They never saw white people before, especially a beautiful white girl. You impress them tremendously, sweetheart. I mean, yati're a greater sun god than I, because you're fairer, daintier, I imagine. They're going to stage a big party, a pow-wow and dance and all’that, for our benefit. . . . Scared?” Mary Melissa was so frightened at all this that she trembled a bit. But she dimpled at Bob Barry. ; “Never, with you here, dear?” she declared.

(To Be Continued)

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RENDEZVOUS—By S. C. Marchese |

“Elsie was slender, blond

“YT CAN'T go on,” Gary Thompson muttered to himself. “It’s got to stop—nowi” 3 His friendship with that other woman had developed until detection by his wife or friends was imminent, The strain was beginning to tell upon Gary’s nerves. But it wasn't his peace of mind that mattered. The remorseful young man was torn between shame for his unfaithfulness, and a great fear that his sweet-little wife would learn of the situation. Gary felt that he'd

rather die than hurt dear Julie. Ityhad begun innocently. Julie's mother had been taken gravely ill. Julie was called to her aid. Because . of urgent business, Gary found it impossible to accompany her. 8 8 8

“Y’LL be back as soon as I can,” Julie had promised upon parting. A tear coursed down each of her cheeks as he had kissed her. Until his wife’s return, Gary had found himself working hard by day and relying upon the club activities for evening relaxation. It was at one of the club dances that he had met Elsie Evans, a visitor to the city. Elsie was slender, blond, and lovely as a picture. Gary had catalogued her as -a little coquette who did not realize the devastating charm of her roguish smile, ! Gary had escorted her to her home after the dance. Then he had casually asked to take her to the theater the next evening. Then came a dance, and another. Gary was lonely ‘in the absence of his wife and had meant to be merely sociable to Elsie.

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ULIE had come back after seeing her mother safely on the way to recovery... Sweet - little = Julie. Gary came to his senses the moment he took her into his arms and kissed her. His whole being swelled into something which he knew: was true and everlasting—a love that excluded everything, and made Elsie Evans’ charms seem insignificant. It was on the second night after Julie’s return. Gary moved restlessly about the room. He couldn't interest himself in either the evening paper or the radio. This was the night Gary had. promised to

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Q—How much does it cost The Seeing Eye, Inc. of Morristowr;, N. J, to breed and educate dogs t lead the blind? How much do Bini

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A—It costs about $900 to breed and educate each dog, including one month’s tra of the b owner. They are sold to the blin for $150 or less, and sometimes aie given away. The deficit of the o;ganization is met by an annus! semi-public appeal. | ‘Q—When riding on a Pullman car is the occupant of the lower berth

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visit | Elsie—at 8. And he couldn't ignore her. As Gary nervously put on his topcoat|and gloves he was aware that Juli¢ was watching him. ‘He tensed and felt a burning sensation of guilf. She must have sensed his

unegsiness in the last two days. i " ”» ” % LL be back in a little while,”

1 | Gary told her, for he meant to make his visit to Elsie short and effective. ; “tm visiting ‘a, friend in a few mirjutes, Gary,” Julie returned. “So, if you return first, youll know I'll be hack in a few minutes: You take the car.” . Crary was aware that Julie's lips quivered as he kissed them. Crary arrived at Elsie’s. He didn’t remove his coat. Elsie came into the room. She was attired.in a clinging satin which produced an effect that at another time would haye made Gary gasp. But now he knew she realized the alluring pictue of her beauty and that she meant tol make the most of it. Just then the door bzll rang. Elsie’s brows raised inquiringly as she went to the door. As she cpsned it | she stepped back, and Gary sprang to his feet, for the visitor wgs his own wife, Julie!

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“ HY Elsie!” Julie exclaimed i as she embraced the amazed girl. “Where have you you been all these years? Why haven't I heard from you? Why, it was only today that I first heard that you were in town.” {Then she released the breathless Elsie and turned to Gary in surprise. She laughed. “So you've met Elsie too?” she said. “Now I know. You meant to bring her to me—surprise me. You dear.” | She hugged him closely. ‘But tell me. When did you meet ny dear old friend?” ; | Julie and Elsie old friends! Gary found it an effort to refrain from yighing deeply in relief. | “And to think that youre going fo be leaving us in the morning,” Julie admonished as she arose prepasaiory to leaving. “I .was told that. But where are you going?” *r #8, = JRLSIE was taken aback for a moment, then, “W—why, to my aunt’s in Dallas,” she replied. “Yes, it’s about time I visited my aunt again.” | “I'll get the car turned around,” Gary said. He hurried off, leaving Julie and Elsie chatting in the ‘doorway. He would have been astounded

after he had gone. “Yes, I really have an aunt in Dallas,” Elsie was saying. “I'm taking my cue and cutting my visit

Then she added to the smiling Julie, “You sure are the unique one! Barging right into a woman's apartment, catching hubby red-handed,

without his knowing what happened.” Julie laughed merrily. “Poor Gary worried so much over his predicament that he laughed in his sleep. That’s where I got what information I neecled, though I've never seen you before in my life.”

THE END. (Copyright. 1937)

YOUR HEALTH

By Dr. Morris Fishbein Americar Medical Journal Editor

HE Cimex lectularius (bedbug) |

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