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"^ H I I I I 8^ ^Utedt Qiui£itl|lei» "SALAM WEST OF THE SUN A Serial Storf by JOSEPH LEWia CHADWICK s» Nursis Thi> iilorr thin far: Vlnhila AmM U Aboard th(> LatiAAHA btare crotmlnc the diihty ptuliih of ArUuntt in tbe Humioer of 187K, Itnimd for Knnta llonltti whfr« iibe will m<-i-t lipr flante. I'hil l^awrrnce. Phil han writirn hrr, pleadliix frnntlcallr that •ht< fiitMe to him. \ f(*w mllea out of I.itintssu the NtaBe U hell] up br mQHkrd biifidilH tind a inonry box addressed to a miui namrd liarroii nt Sunta Bonlta. lo â- elzpd. One of the bdndltn snatches a cameo Jdii from VlrKlnlu'it ilrcHH. causlnic the etter ronreaird Inside to fall to the ground. The bandit leader rrtiirnii it to her. At l.itnaHha Mhe HeeN Lt. Jlra Randall whom dhi* had known and hud been In love with bark home in Wahhlnxton. He Im culdlj formal and orer her proteHtfi InslHts that be and hin rnmpany will e«cort her throucb file 70 mllet* of ipnrhe roiintry to Hunta Bonlta. CHAPTER I (Continued I'Vom Last Week) "Really, lieutenant." Virginia said coldly. "What bearing have my plans on your investigation? I see no connection at all. Will you ex- cuse me now?" She rose from her •hair. "My apologies," he said crisply. "There is no connection. But I was not being merely curious. I'm in- terested in how you intend to travel to Santa Bonita. It's a 70-mile ♦rip through wild country. Apaclies had been reported. It was about to •uggest that it would be dangerous for you to make the trip unescorted. . 'My detail is starting south in an hottT. You may accompany â€" " "It would Inconvenience you, lieu- , .. tenaatr" Virginia said coldly. "I 'P" wouldn't think of causing you any ' annoyance." '' .. y.P regarded her soberly for a â-  mtrrute, then his smile came again ytiPir was faintly amused. He said isply: "My detail will be waiting â- * ft the edge of town. Tell your '41''^'*'' *o ''e there in an hour." "^1. .,|'He bowed stiffly, his eyes still «i iipon her. "Au revoir â€" Miss Ames." He turrjed and walked from the ^\n her room again, her luggage f«ady, Virginia was angry. Of all <>ie men in Arizona, it had to be Jim Randall wlio met her. The man at whom, three years ago, she 0^ n. ANNE ADAMS ,- â- JIIK springtime sti''»! " •!^i>'Pire {nes, grirtf fill sTcirl, narrow tie-belt, tw stole. It's sweet, sentimental ted iiitiuiniiig tti'R soft print for IbriiiHl afternoonsi Pattern 47.SU comes in sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Size 16 dress, 3H Q|rtii^aH»K"%^ to Hit, simple llHu^Wt^tritVitThMrnclions. \ f->nd â- |\y)iN>t'»*l-IVK CKNTS i •(2ScT>UU^y|iH'« «:an'>oi be | icrelHPiW "ftir^ tlii.i pattern. Print ' •Vcuci \oiir t»ii|ti- lo Roili 12.' , light,, i.jJll^flfjJrT*''-" T,;,,n„., Out. had thrown iierself, to whom sh« had oflfered her heart. The one man who could laugh at her. Then she thought of Phil Law- rence and softened. Her thought! leaped 70 miles across wild country to him and she grew gradually un- easy. More thar. merely uneasy. Slie became afraid. There was Phil's strange, startling letter. She took it from her hand- bag and read it once more. It was as mysterious and as frightening as it liad been on every other reading. It was dated April 13th, 1878â€" six weeks before. The face side ol the single page was the proper sort of affectionate letter from fiance to beloved. But it ended abruptly in the middle of a sentence. What was written on the reverse side was what had brought Vir- ginia across tlie country to the Ter- ritory â€" and was what filled aer with fear. It was merely one sentence: "Come to me, I beg you. For God's sake don't fall me!" I CHAPTER II Those few written lines lived with Virginia. They rang like a tocsin of alarm in her consciousness. Their meaning was obscure. Either Phil Lawrence merely needed to see her out of lonliness â€" or he was in trouble, in danger, and could not face it alone. Whatever the motive behind the stranije message, she was coming to him. Nothing, not even her father's displeasure nor the necessity of travelling in Jim Randall's company would stop her. She was deter- mined on that. It was two hours after tlic lieu- tenant's visit that she finally per- mitted O'Crady to carry her lug- gage from the hotel. And then very slowly followed to the streci. She stepped from the hotel lobby, crossed the porch and was descend- ing the steps wlien she saw the dark, well-dressed man who had smiled and bowed to lier -that morning from the street. He halted before her on the slept and removeil his hat. He seemed little over 30, but his temples were lightly frosted with gray. He was quite what she had judged him to be: a gentleman, handsome, soft- spoken, wcll-niaiinere!!. "Miss Ames?" he said. "I under- stand you are going to Santa Bon- ita. My name is Stephen Barron. My home is in Santa Bonita â€" " His voice broke as he saw Vir- ginia look beyond him. He slowly turned to follow her glance. Vir- ginia had been distracted by Jim Randall. He was swinging from the .sadille of his horse, his face angry. He strode toward her in a determined way that delighted her. She had annoyed hitn, as slie had intended. He came onto the steps so that. he faced ihein both. His face was not only angry but threatening. "Has this man annoyed you, Miss Ames?" he demanded. \'irginia showed her surprise. "No . . Not at all." "I saw him accost you." Color burned in her cheeks. "Thank you for reminding me of the proprieties, Lt. Randall," she said coldly. "It was 1 who was at fault I sliould not have permitted him to slop me. Do you mind permitting me to go to my carriage?" Jim Kandall slepped back, bill the other man held up hi"; hand. * • * "My apologies. Miss Ames, We were not properly Introduced I ad- mit." "You were slow in realizing that, Barron," Jim Randall mapped. Stephen JBarron wat a man of vast self-control; an ease lay over him that was marvelous. He had been insulted, hut he iliowed no anger beyond a faint narrowing of his dark eyes. "I don't like your insinuation!, Randall." lie said. "You make it »p- piMr that my motives â€" " (Continued Next U'eekl He's Studying to Be a Romeo â€" Biueboy, a parakeet with a 150-word vocabulary, gets a taste of apple from his mistress and trainer, Mrs. Morley D. Jacob. She thinks Biueboy, who likes to show oft even in his sleep, is well enough prepared to learn a love poem next. Not only does he speak full sentences, but he lets loose low wolf whistles. ANN£ mRST "Dear Anne Hirjt: My husband and I have gone through some awfully hard limes, but now I am really at my wits' end. We have been married 26 years. He is 44, and I am a little younger. We have four married children, and a litle boy four years old. "My husband gives me money to pay the bills. But there lias to be more in life than that! He likes his good times, and he wants me to go to taverns with him. I could, but I wouldn't take my boy with me; I have too mucli >.elf respect. Also, I'm not well, after four operations. "I am a good wife. I keep my husband's clotliei clean, and the house too, and have his meals ready. I don't mind his taking a few beers, hut I think it's time to ha\e .something ahead. He keeps al me to save, but what's the use? He has to have his good times. Had No Fun "1 never- had much eiiinyment in life. I've been too tied down with the children. I've not IkhI time to ni.ike many friends, eitlier. "What can f do to ni.ike my lui«iiniid under-i;nid better? "f'.H." * liie trouble is. it seems to me, * that you have not formed the * habit of going out with your * husband. His tastes lead him to * places that do not inteiesi yon, * and you resent the fart that he * ij not more thoughtful of your * health and your pleasure. * It ii not loo late to roirect * this. The care of your little boy, * and the many household chores * vou do, would not be such a * burden if you had something * pleasant to look forward to. An * evening or two a week is not too * imiih to spend with your liiis- * band, and you should come to * an agreement lo go where he * likes to go, if lie will other limes * take you to see your mutual * friends and have an agreeable * evening witli them. â- * Surely one of your iii,,rried * children could look after the boy * now and then, and leave you free * to enjoy yourself? They, like * your husband, I expect, have * grown arcti.stnnied to your.stay- * ing home all the tim«, and do ♦ not realize how much you need ♦ occasional amusement. ♦ As you find pleasure lo being * together, you will be more toler- * ant of each other, and grow more * thoughtful and considerate of * other. Give and take is the best • rule for marriage, and when your • husband finds you trying to * practice it, he will realize what a • good sport you are, and how he ♦ actually has missed you all these * busv vears. ' ' ♦ ♦ ♦ When husband and wif* aeelc their amusement in separate ways, t/iey are bound to grow apart. Don't let this happen to you! Anne Hirst has suggestions that can prevent It. Write her at 123 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont. Hints For Busy Housewives Y'oii can add iiilejest and a per- sonal touch when giving « child's party if you write the name of each little guest on a cooky with colored icini^. Use it as a place card at the table. You can do this with little practice, and the youngsters love it! â€" B. A. ♦ * t When putting up plastic curtains in the kitchen or bathroom, try fastening the ticbaclcs with cellulose tape. It holds the curtains in place nicely and does away with holes which would be made in the wood- work by thumbtacks or nails. â€" Mrs. M. B. * « * \\iu can keep your bun warmer clean and spotless by placing a piece of waKed paper inside the wire basket when heating sweet rolls. The waxed paper keeps any syrup which may melt off the rolls from settling on the bottom of the warmer and staining il. â€" Mrs. B. C. * ^' * When making molded gelatine salads, try greasing the molds with a small amount of salad oil. You'll ftisd that the salads unmold very easily without the usual dip in hot water. â€" Mrs. C. L. lllexpeIl^ive shoulder pads can be made easily by folding two or three strainer discs in half and stitching them together. They arc very light in weight; they are handy for cot- ton blouses, dresses, and children's iiichets. â€" Mrs. A. T. CROSSWORD PUZZLE ISSUE 19 1949 Ac'iio.sa l/Btorina I. Anvry • Hold bMk It. Siz« n( tvp* It. ApplicaHo* \*. Chalioa U. rcttilcal 1«. Hplash It. Ill a. vertlMkt Ina (naut.) to. Aftara-wmu II Convlnolns tS ReaoUeotlon U. Windmill a»H 16. l)re8K IT. Flaeat i*. Rlvei islani l«. Whirl H Sliowerad IT. Flail •«-â- â-  II. .Shall •â- ' 41. MoKt rnatar* <t Plaii) W. Suoiad poan 41. Battar praparad 47 Thoaa oatalda a profaaaloa M Cdraat •plka tl. Tbraahnld SI. rollonr SI. BlxlBl«noa 54 8»aK: II nonaiJara DOWM i. Mala ahaa* 1 (lone by I Autn woi'l! Ahopa 4 I'lihli.' !>tnreliouaa 4 .Miion codd M Moh&mmadan noMe S. Wea . Doincalloataa . Achleva tl. Public con veyanoa M. Have debia '4. Orapa hyaolntli 11. Joins at aa T. Vlpar »nel. I.M.roha»* |;^»\»^' % Moro chl«f H.Ra8isofjia (vtir. > arg:iiinont it Motha a 3. Clear gala as. Gagles' neata S6. Tunad a radia 38. Slone lieap 39. (Tn.solled 40. ItaiaeK 4t. , ' '1 •â- piiter'« tool 44. l-il,.ige 45. 'iirla nam* 4*. Card wool 4». ARIrmation -IS New Gadgets and Inventions You'll Probably Be Seeing NEW TYPE HAVERSACK New type haversack has light-;' weight magnesium frame which supports shelves and allows pack to stand by itsefl. Frame distributes weight evenly on hiker's back. Has three easily accessible shelves, states the maker. • a • DEFROSTS AUTOMATICALLY Any electric refrigerator can be made self-defrosting by use of combination defroster and electric clock. Defroster automatically turns refrigerator off at 1 a.m. each night and switches it bac'- on after frost is removed. During shut-oflf periods moisture created by melting film ii circulated through box and foods are thus kept better. Device is in- stalled by inserting plug into con- venient outlet, inserting refriger- ator plug into slotted receptacle on defroster plug and hanging clock, housed with switch controls in oream-colored plastic case, upon wall nearby. • ♦ • DRAINS FAT Eight and one^half inch cast alu- minum frying pan makes fat and grease draining automatic. Maker claims foods are made more digest- ible and necessity for tipping pan to pour oflf fat is eliminated. » • • TINY PORTABLE RADIO Tiny portable radio developed for the hard of hearing is also rec- ommended for travelers, sports fani and hospitalised persons. Weighs but 4^ or. complete with self- contained batteries, antenna and individual listening device. Delicate, Hght-weight tinsel wires covered with protective coating of vinylite plastic connect radio with inconspic- uous listening device that flts in ear. Similar wires form antenna. ♦ * * BABY'S RATTLE Novel baby powder can with rattle on top. Can is blue and rattle top is of bright pink Tenite plastic. Can contains 9 oz. powder. » * » TWO-COLOR PAINT Two-color paint produces two- color finish of wallpaper-like appear- ance, by a single coat from one .can. Designs are obtained by daubing painted smface with brush, sponge or ball of paper. May be applied over almost any type interior sur- face, is quick-drying, fade-proof and washable, says maker. Cover- age is 200-400 sq. ft. per gal. * a * . SIX-BIT SCREW DRIVER New six-bit screw driver for pro- fessional or amateur mechanic. Said to lit most standard-slot type and square-head screws. Bits of nickel steel are readily interchangeable. Has two heads of three bits each which fit in shockproof plastic handle, ♦ ♦ • IRONINO SPEED PAD Electrically heated unit, lealed within alummum sheets slips be- tween the ironing board top and its pad covers. Low-wattage_ ele- ment heats the pads providing a uniform heat under damp clothes to be ironed. This heat plus that of the iron used on top is claimed to cut the ironing time over 33%. Maker claims that blouses or shirt* needed in a hurry may be washed out, wrung by hand and immedi- ately ironed. Asbestos covered nichrome heating wire, again insu- lated between asbestos sheets is used in this unit. » « » PLASTIC STARCH A unique plastic starch that does not wash out when a garment is laundered has been recently mar- keted. The product is claimed to keep clothes starched through •• many as eight successive launder- ings. It is used the same as the usual kind of sUrch. It is color- 1ms and claimed to be sntirely harmless to any fabric. It will not rot or corrode or stain any fabric uid helps to retard mildew, says Hit makers. « * * INSULATINO FOAM Plastic insulating foam madt from molasses-likt synthttic rsiia is said to b« world's lightest solid. Suggested for use In Insulating soft- drink coolers, refrigerators, sections for prefabricated metal houses at time house is erected ,etc. Said to bt resistant to ftrs, moisture, fungus growth and insects. DOES RDVERTISIHG PRY ? Bring this Ad and a 10% R«duction will b« allowad oir Your Room Account Our Paddock Room serves th« kind of food that will brinf you back again and again Let us make your stay in Toronto enjoyable. Rates f2.00 up COMMEKCIAL TRAT10I.1.EIt3- CABDti HONOCRSD HOTEL METROPOLE -- â-  ' â-  -...â- â- â-  â€" â€"â- â-  ^ â€" Iâ€" ,a n , â€" ^»â€" ji^ King A York Sts. Toronto, Ont. Tel. WA. M01 Under tbe panonal aaparrtslaa af Sldnar N. Straaaa. ^ APPIE CAKE Answer elsewhere in this isni* Recipe Measur* into bowl, \i cup luke- warm water, 1 teaspoon granu- lated sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Sprinkle with 1 en- velope Fleischmanu's Royal Fast Kiaing Dry Yeast. Let stand 10 minutes, THEN atir well. Scald }-i cup milk and stir in ^ cup granulated sugar, ><i teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons shorteoing; cool to lukewarm. Beat in 1 cup once-sifted bread flour. Add yeast mixture and 1 beaten egg; t>eat well. Work in 2>ii cups once-sifted bread flour. Knead lightly; place in greased bowl and brush top witli melted butter or shortening. I'over and set in warm place, free from draught. Let rise until doubled in bulk. Punch down dough and divide iuto 2 equal portions; form into smooth balls. Roll each piece into aa oblong and tit into greased pans almut 7" x 11". Grease tops, cover and let rise until doubled in bulk. Peel, core and cut 8 applca iuto thin wedges. Sprinkle riaeu dough with t^ cup granulated sugar and lightly preea apple wedges into cake tops, sharp edges down and close together. Mix 1 oup granulated sugar and \\i teaspoons cinnamon: sprinkle over apples. Cover and let rise about H hour. Bake in moderate oven, 360°, about 1 hour. Serve hot, with butter. New Fasl-Aeling Dry Yea St Needs NO Refriyarotionl Stays fresii and fuji-strengch oa your pantry shelf for weeks ! Here's all you do: OIn a small amount (usually sp«d< tied) of lukewarm water, dissolve thoroughly 1 teaspoon sugar for each envelope of yeast. ^, ^ Sprinkle with dry yeast. Let stand 10 minutes. • ;i^?lJ3cl]i^57oVrn"X'^;iV""~-«'-^*' r 4k m \ r â- *>.«. •>--' i •: ; I « t--^ iF ^ *