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-days, when faa> must & & T E A SERIAL STORY LUCKY PENNY BY GLORIA KAYE A THREAT FULFILLED CHAPTER IX One day, after Penny had re- turned to the Courier office from one of her frequent visits to the mills, she found Jim deep in con- versation with a visitor. He was tall, distinguished-looking, and a ready smile waited on his lips. "Hello, Penny," Jim welcomed. "May I present Lou MacDonald, head of the County Humane So- ciety. Lou, this is Penny Kellogg, our society editor." "I've heard a great deal about you, Miss Keliogg," MacDonald tMkid. "I'd like to compliment you on your series of articles on th Kirk mills. They're great." "Thanks," said Penny, "I'm glad to know I have at least one reader." "Here's a little story you might like to handle," said Jim. "There's some good meat in this report of Humane Society activities. 1- It isn't exactly pleasant read- ing," MacDonald warned. "In fact, it's rather discoiinnfinu." Penny studied the figures. Here, in cold type, was a tragic story of families deserted, chil- dren who would have faced star- vation if the Humane Soi-ii-ty had not helped them. "Kirktown hus the wor<t record in the county," Penny observed. ''Yes. unfortunately that's true." MacDonald admitted. "There are some men who ca'n't resist the gambling temptation or any other temptation* that come their way. They suffer, but thosa who really aro hurt atv their wives and children. W> di; our best, to find new interests for these men and to instill in them a sense of responsibility." * * ' Penny listened in fascinationto his stories of the strange cases that his office handled. She had never realized such situations existed. When he ha.i finished, TRIM SUIT FOR A TOT _.y .vniii- Adams It's suit season for "smull fry" too, as Anne Adams cleverly proves with Pattern 42$ 1. Won't this outfit look captivating on your tot? It's so practical! The flaring skirt is firmly, comfort- ably kept in place by a bodice top. The fitted jacket has a jaunty "cadft" cut and two smart high-riding pockets. Pattern 4281 is available in children's sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. Siz 6 takes 2 J 4 yards 35-inch. Send twenty cents (20c) in coins (stamps cannot be accept- ed) for this Anne Adams pattern to Koom 421, 73 Adelaide St. West, Toronto. Write plainly size, name, address and style number. ISSUE No. 1S-43 she knew why Jim had been cru- sading so bitterly against the Cas- tro gang. "I have an idea," Penny said, ''that we can finish this Castro business in a big hurry. Will you help?" "Will we help?" Jim echoed. "It isn't easy," MacDonald cau- tioned. "For one thing, the boy* at City Hall are working hand in glove with the gang. Castro spends plenty of money at each election to make sure the right men gt in." "Then," said Penny, "we'll get the City Hall gang out, too. We'll put men in office who'll enforce the laws and who'll run this bunch ot tinhorn gamblers out of town." "I'd give a year's salary to sea the Castro gang wiped out," Mac- Donald said. "It's not pleasant to look at all the misery they've ca^ise-d." "If you'll both work with me." Penny said, "you'll soon see some action." "Count on me," MacDonald as- <=-.i.-pd. He shook hands with I'erny as he rose to his fret. "It' been a pleasure to see you two. Just give me a ring whenever you're ready." "Thanks for dropping in.'' Jim said. "We'll keep in touch with you." Penny was thankful for Jim's invitation to dinner. A steak at Pietro's would hit the spot. All through dinner. Penny was silent. Her thoughts were on a plan that was daring, and dan- gerous. It must not fail. She decided to say nothing about it to Jim until she had worked out nil the details. "I'd like to come back to the ' office -tonight, Jim. I've got a ! lot of work to do," she said. "Fine. You can keep me com- pany while I figure out how much we've lost this month. If business gets any worse. I won't' even b able to promise you a raise, let alone pay one," he said. That night she sat in puzzled thought over her typewriter. Guessing from her tenseness that she would not welcome Interrup- tions, Jim busied himself with his figures. Penny discarded pagi- after pase of copy. For more than an hour she concentrated on a short, one-page thesis. When she fin- ished, she smiled at Jim. * "I'm not going to show this to you just yet, Jim," she said. "But I want to reserve a page of ad- vertising space in the Courier, and a spot on the front page. I'm not goinsr to pay a thousand dollars, either. You'll just have to trust me to pay for the space." "Your credit's good," he said. "Provided you can give me two references, both of them million- aires." "1 could." said Penny, "but I won't. And don't reach for this copy. It's for a circular you'r* going to print, when I'm ready." "Okay, Penny. The place >' yours. Whenever you're- ready, just shoot. Just let me in on it a little ahead of time," Jim asked. "You're the big gun behind the campaign," she told him. "With- out you I couldn't do a thing. Without, you, in fact, I wouldn't be here." "Without you," Jim said, sin- cerely, "being here wouldn't be worthwhile." "Thanks, pal," she murmured. "And now that you've made you* pretty little speech, let's head for home." * * The street was bathed in moon- light. Walking beside Jim, Penny found new contentment. They talked pleasantly of many things. At her door, Jim pressed Penny's hand in his own. Her lips were inviting. He kissed her, tenderly. "Good night, Penny," he whis- pered. She watched him as he marched jauntily back toward the foot of the hill. His kiss would be another memory to treasure forever. Penny found Midge in bed, reading. "Hello, there," her roommate called cheerfully. "Tlite is a fine time to be coming home. 1 know. You were detained at the office. You'd better think up a he: Lei- cx- i'iie than Unit." Penny hu ivlu-d. ''.My 8KCUSG is a lot more exciting lh;ui ihul. I've been using my thinking cap for a change. I really have news tonight." "Tell me about it," Midge begged. "I will in a minute," she an- swered. "Wait till I get com- fortable." * Penny left out the incident concerning the bribe Jim had re- fused. She glossed over the run- of-the-mill social news of the day. She talked at length about Mac- Donald and the Humane Society report. Then Penny told Midge of her plan to rid Kirktown of its gang- ster menace. Midge sat rpri-rht in bed, staring in open-eyed won- der as Penny excitedly outlined her scheme. "Careful," Midge warned. "You're playing with TXT." Then she said, as if talking to herself. "I wonder. It might work at that." "My plan must work," Penny insisted. "I'll need your help. We'll have to get Bud Walsh and have him round up some friends he can trust." "Sure, Penny. Bud will be glad to help. I know plenty of others who will, too. Whenever you say the word, we'll be ready," Midge assured her. "The date is next Friday. The place is the John Kirk Memorial Auditorium. Remember, Midge, I haven't said a single word to any- one. We've got to keep this plan absolutely secret, or it will boom- erang," she cautioned. "Check," said Midge. "How about turning the lights out, Penny? We'd both better get to sleep." * Penny couldn't close her eyes. She looked up at the shadows on the ceiling, thinking about Jim, about the past, and mostly about the future. What happened in the next 20 seconds chased all other thoughts from her mind. A rumble that crescendoed to a roar shook the house, almost tumbling them from their beds. Up the hill from the valley rolled a blast that echoed like thunder. Before Penny slipped into a robe and raced to the door, she had guessed what had hap- pened. There was no mistaking the di- rection from which the flames shot skyward. She knew this was the fulfillment of Castro's threat. Jim had rounded the corner, walking: toward the Courier office. Had he been there when the bomb exploded? Terror struck at Pen- ny's heart. "Jim." she cried as she raced out. ''Oh, Jim!" (Continued Next Week) GARDEN NOTES By Gordon L. Smith Get t Catalogue A good Canadian seed catalogue i* an indispensable reference book for the amateur. In addi- tion to giving him actual" photo- graphs of the flowers and vege- tables it furnishes actual plant- ing directions. 'These books tell whether cer- tain varieties are suitable to Can- ada and also givg important points such as time of planting, resistance or lack of resistance to frost, height, color, season of blooming, whether scented, and also the suitability of thi flower for cutting purposes. All of theg* points should lie taken into con- sideration in planning a real gar- den, authorities state, as only with such knowledge can a com- prehensive and practical scheme be worked out. Hot Bed* When a large number of early plants are needed, these can b started from seed in a hot bed weeks before the outdoor garden is ready. It consists of a bed of fresh horse manure, which sup- plies the heat, about 18 inches deep. On this two or three inches of fine soil U placed and after the bed has heated up and then cooled down again (a mattei- of three or four days) the seed ill sown in rows a few inches apart. The bed is protected by rough boarding along the side and on top, and sloping towards the South about 10 to 18 inches above the bed is placed a window sash with all glass intact. On warm days this is lifted a few inches for ventilation. When the plants have developed their socond set of leaves they are thinned out and before being transplanted wut-^ide they are hardened in a cold frame which is simply H hot, bed without any healing; material. Plovers to Fit Tlii' re aro I'louvr Burdens (hat fi'. almost any situation. b'or those people wluj have neither tin- time nor inclination there are plenty of annual flo.vers that JAILED JAP i-rince Chichibu, brother of Japan's Emperor Hirohito, is re- vealed to have been arrested on Pearl Harbor day charged with being "sympathetic with enemy powers." thrive almost on neglect. A little digging of the ground in late spring is about all that ia re- quired. Take men things as alyssum, dwarf marigolds, portu- laca and California poppies for edging. These are little flowers that almost seed themselves, crowd out weeds, do well in any location, but prefer sun and light soil. Once staited they will look after themselves. For the centre of beds or near the back, larger flowers such as calendula, nasturtium, poppy and phlox will make a good showing, and for screens, castor beans, dahlias, cosmos, sunflower, tall marigold are advised. For scent, especially in the eve- ning, a few nicotine, carnations, mignonette or stocks will perfume the whole garden. TABLE TALKS SADIE B. CHAMBERS Salads That Are Uifferent Salads are attractive forms in which to serve either vegetables or fruits, raw or cooked. M;..;y children and grownups, too, liku raw vegetables better than cooked ones. Mrs. Economy always makes her salad dressing at home and frequently is able to use up ail left over vegetables (with a few inexpensive additions) in a way that is pleasing and nourish- ing for the whole family. Airs. Extravagance throws away her odds and ends of vege- tables and usually rushes out at the last minute to buy some cold ham for lunch or supper. Mrs. Economy's Lunch Cabbage and peanut, salad (or any nuts available) 07 fc cup boiled salad dressing 04 11 Mrs. Extravagance's Lunch Cold ham (bought cooked) fc lb 30 Fried potatoes 08 33 The lesson hero is one of com- parison. Prices may differ slight- ly on different articles in differ- ent localities. Mrs. 1'xtravagunctt paid three times as much money as Mrs. Economy but did not ob- tain three times tho amount of food for energy, body-building, good teeth and good blood. Also Mrs. Extravagance did not obtain ua many of tho vitamins which are the substances necessary for good growth and which control the functions of the body. Al- most any "leftovers' 1 such as meat, fish, hard-boiled eggs or vege- tables may be used with fresh vegetables to make attractive salads. The number of different combinations is almost endless and may be quite original. Hero are some economical salads: Cabbaga and Peanut Salad 1 lb, cabbage % lb. peanuts \ cup boiled salad dressing Shred the cabbage finely. Chop nuts or grind by using a rolling pin or put through food chopper. If peanuts leave on the skins. Mix cabbage, nuts and salad dressing. Serve cold and crisp. Cardinal Beet Salad 1 package lemon jelly powder 1\ cups boiling water 3 tablespoons vinegar 1 cup diced or chopped cooked beets 8 teaspoons grated onion 1 cup diced celery Vi teaspoon salt Dissolve jelly powder in boil- ing water. Add vinegar, onions, salt and half the beets. When slightly thk-Uned fold in the rest of the beets and the celery. Turn into a mold or square pan. Serve with salad dressing on leaf of cabbage or on lettuce. Baked Bean Salad ! 2 cups bnked beans (these may be the lima beans- they are delicious in salad) j The housewives of Canada, ever anxious to provide attractive and nourishing meals for their families, are "Housoldiers". They have learned that delightful desserts, made easily and at little cost with Canada Corn Starch, are a welcome addition to meals pre- pared in accordance with Canada's Food Rules. They know the high quality of Canada Corn Starch ensures fine, smooth results. Follow Canada's Food Rules for Health and Filnass. CAN ADA STARCH A product of ffr CANADA STAKCH COMPANY, limited The Gospel Witness AND PROTESTANT ADVOCATE Published weekly for the propagation of the Faith once for all delivered to the saints, and for the defense of the princi- ples of the Protestant Reformation. T. T. Shields, Editor. S'2.00 a year, and to new subscribers, free, the book, "Behind the Dictator*" by Dr. L. H. Lehmann, former Roman Catholic priest; a scholarly description of the work of the Papacy in war-torn Europe ami Asia. Special trial offer, 39 issues (!) months) for $l.t)0, without book. Twenty-fiist year of publication. Each issue contains stenographically reported sermon preached by Dr. Shields irum Jarvi. Street Pulpit. Mail this advertisement with name and address for free sample copy containing verbatim report of Dr. Shields' address, Feb. 28th, replying to Premier King and other critics in Dominion Parliament, Feb. 23rd. Contains also analysis of "Religious Aspect of Sirois Report a Symptom of present Trends in Canadian Life" and other important articles. (You may neglect it if you iiostri.iu until tomorrow. Cut this out and mail today.) THE GOSPEL WITNESS 130 Gerrard Street East - Toronto 2, Canada l * cup boiled dressing 1 cup chopped celery Mix the beans, celery and dies sing. Serve on cabbage leaf ; lettuce. Potato and Spinach Salad 2^i cups cold diced potatoes 1 cup finely chopped celery 1 cup very finely chopped fresh spinach Tiny carrot or turnip sticks 1 tablespoon chopped onion "* cup salad dressing ^; teaspoon salt Dice or chop vegetables aii'i mix with salt. Add salad dres- sing. Toss lightly with fork Garnish with tiny carrots or turnip sticks. Serve very oold. Salad Dressing 1V teaspoons mustard 2 tablespoons flour 'i. tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt, 1 egg 1 cup milk, water or buttermilk % cup vinegar Mix dry ingredients. Adu beaten egg, and milk or water. Add vinegar and cook over boil- Ing water stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat and add shortening. If too thick when cold thin w.'h milk just before using. If no gg is avail- able increase flour to 3 table- spoons. If salad dressing has an ap- pearance of lumps or curdUng al- ways give it * few turns with the dovcr egg boa tor and these will disappear. It is wise to give a few turns when cooking. I -v Mlu Cbamhrro nelci>mr letter* from Intvrealcil rentier*. 9k* If plriiNFtl to receive xuirgeilloM on toplcn for her column, ntl I* alwayn ready to listen lo >our "pc! peevra." IteiiucKn for recipes iiu-i-iiii nil-mil are In order. Addrra* your lettcrn to "Miaa ^.-i.h- B. Chamber*, 7:1 w.-.i Adolnlde St., Toronto." Nend Mumped rlf-d- drcHned envelope If >ou wlk reply. u y for tu evening. Even whe participate :u goU or bridge. * wager so much a hole or a gam* immediately replace relax- with tension. . . . Nature - a;t exacting overlord. It always ; iii.uiiis a prica. The degree ot exertions should bo deter- i by a pbysic!an of judgment, n.. iiy the iraiut'!- at a rib-dowi : ace. ' ''oinnieining ou Dr. Agnaw's v. ning. The London F:e Pres I "This seems to us to bs ' .- very ('--I'lire, uot only of niedi- wi-dom. but of common sens." ::iit:!n iiat we must all liustls 10 win tn war, The Fre peala for U' adoption of : IK*- philosophy iu post- war days. not deride to play more and >"' less; <) enjoy recreation foe n ;<:id not for a wa^r; to leant :iow to liva and le*s Iiow to :a;ike a fortune for estate duties .-.v.i'iinw when wa t>;i.ss on'.'" We Live At Too High A Tension Or. Harvey Agnew Advise* That We Slow Down At 60 Or. Harvey Agtlew. associate secretary of the Canadian Medical Association, in addressing the Lon- don Canadian Club the other day, said this: "We have prolonged ilia aver- age life 18 years in the past cen- tury, lint let a man reac-ti 50 and his chances are no better than they were a century ago. Why? The answer is tension. ... If we are going to stem the Hsiug tid of heart and kidnev diseaxe, we most find something to slow down the tension of life. . . . Thank heaven for gasoline rationing and the reduced speed limit. w'jen we go out we can ..dually look at something besides t.li centre slri|i of the mad. ... If we are tired let us admit it not whip a tired horse by drinking alkaloid soil drinks at. the office to keep awake, amok ius endless fags, or tossing don a highball or two at home to p*-p Children Return To London Home* I)f>pii iiH'cnt air riii'is, ciiildrw are returniiiK to Louden in ta- cn-asing numbers. Tim number of ctnldie-n in Ut capi-.a. has now i-'j,u'hi;d a war- time record of 2118,750 aseil five t* 14, \vit.U ail ;d(l;!U>n:il 4S.^inj ag9 4 three to five. IM.WIM- ilian ll'i.nuM lyotulou cntl- Uren aia now iu the country. Tn London County Council is trying to secure the release ot iu 6,00* teachers uow at country schools t* cop with the teaching job in LOB- (Ion again. WOMEN OF BRITAIN REVEAL HOW THEY, "KEEP 'EM FLYING" Survey Shows Women Take Aspirin for Headache Relief Women "home fighters," now working by millions ia war plants, are not letting anything intcrfera with their work. . . note vena head- ache . . . according to a recent British government survey. This questionnaire issued to women revealed that they consider Aspirin one of the three most helpf ul drug items, for maintaining health. Naturally, Aspirin has become household "watchword." For generations, it has proved itself de- pendable, quick . . . easing literally millions of headaches, neuritir, and neuralgic pain, without unpleasant after-effects, tnfuct, Aspirin is rated as one of the safest analgesics known. It costs less than le a tablet, in tho economy bottle. Keep it handy, yourself. "Aspirin," made iu Canada, u the trademark of The Bayer C'om- p.iny, Limited. If you don't see the Bayer cross on each tablet, it isn't Aspirin.