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WHAT I IAS GONE BEFORE
'Edith Re Can ban been persuaded to
Join a ran, or which tbe "Biic Guy," j
s the leader. Bcrnice Verewi, Rang :
girl, tells EddU that he has been choaen I
to pull off a "big Job" and intimates j
ibat sh is his for the asking- after the !
"Job"; Is finished. Eddie hecAroes dis
gusted and escapes. He boards a.
freiirht train, which takes him to Vir
ginia. Seeing' a girl on horseback he
realises that Bern ice has passed out
of his life j forever. He Is asked by a
negro to com help him as his master
has bad K stroke, and Eddie folio v.-
him to the house, where he is confront
ed by the I girl whom he saw shortly
-before. Marian Thorndike and Eddie
resuscitate the old man. and he thanks
them.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORT
! CIIAV. VII. ;
TWILIGHT came and darkened
into1 night. Eddie ate op--;
per from a tray Tobe brought
him and went to bed in a square,
hlnh-ceilfnged room.
Tobe, I throughout the night,
dozed close to his master's ; bed.
Strange sounds noises that did
not exist In New York kept Ed
die awake for hours, it seemed.
There was the distant baying of
hounds in the woods, the chirpfng
of an occasional night bird, the
rustle of "wind in the trees, the
disconsolate .lowing of a- cow..
Sometimes he imagined the house j
creaked. Through an open win
dow the night air yas a gentle
breeze, laden, with sweetness, . but
it was alien to his nostrils.
IUC SClUl"UuJ ftuc lilt ftuiu
- lure of the room bulked large and
ghostly;: the carved posts at the
foot of bis bed were motionless
sentinels; there was a vague
gleam on a maliogany highboy.
It was strange that his past life,
. so close to him in the point iof ac
tual time, had receded so distant
ly in importance. The schemes
of the gang, his old thrills and ex
pectations, began to lose all value.
Tha girl, Bernice Veressi, came
before him vividly and his mind
reproduced her warm, compelling
vitality but. oddly, there was no
lure, no desire, in the picture.
When, morning came his abund
antly youthful strength had been
restored. He awoke thinking
about Marian Thorndike and she
was in his mind like impalpable,
powdered gold. With the begin
ning of day, Eddie found it was
not difficult to accommodate him
self to the new routine of life.
I don't .know, anything about
the ' hard f eelinga between year
father and Mr. Paradlne," he told
her, "but you can be certain that
the old colored man upstairs is as
rood as any trained nurse 0B1
earth. Ill do all I can 'myself,
and with you coming every day to
look things over " He hesitated
and stonnpd unMlinir. : !
mere was s rear mat ne naa-nn s-.Mn,,
feet of . her presence ' lingered in
every nerve fibre of Eddie Regan;
he felt as though he bad absorbd
some powerful tonic !
(To Be Continued tomorrow)
Travel, Traffic,' and Automo
bile insurance, all for 1 per
if taken through the Ore.
Tin n't loura on
ventured in too far. had become ioor Tacation without the Insur-
ioo perauuai. manon iuuiuu,jHfe or tne Statesman.
iookea at film wun clear .eyes.
Whl k awrve I've gt," U exclaiawd.
""I don't know who you are. or
where you came from," the said, j
steadily. "It's the funniest thing;
I ever heard of the way yon just
; sort of dropped into the house and
started living nere. I'd like to
know how it all came about:" I
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Eddie gave her a sketchy ex
planation ef his presence. Omitting
the sinister, background of his
New York life. He told her he
IVaa tired of the city and wanted
to try his luck somewhere,; any
where, in the country. He was
afraid lest she think him an unfit
person and he hoped, desperately.
that she would not take any preju
dice against him or regard him
suspiciously. But she listened to
his story inattentively, and he felt
a chilling sensation- that she was
really taking little notice of him.
"What this house needs is a
woman to look after it," she said
with a feminine irritation. "Ev
erything is topsy-turvy from cel
lar to attic. I don't suppose the
furniture has been really dusted
in years."
She walked to the window and
touched a pane with the tip of her
finger. "Somebody certainly
ought to wash these windows."
She was dressed in her riding-
clothes and Just to be in the same
room with her elevated his spirits
until he felt as though he trere in
flated with some ethereal gas.
At one moment he was floating
GOOD-NIGHT
STORIES
By Mu .Trell a
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The ShadowHTiildren Try to Help
XoTfsick: Mr. Frog,
bat
dike. At' three o'clock he' began
to be despondently fearful she
would not come, j At four o'clock
she arrived.
She went upstairs immediately;
her interest in Eddie, apparently,
.Was negligible. J While she was
upstairs he waited impatiently for
her return.
He met her coining down at Jhe
foot of the stairs and they went
into, the living-room.
'I don't know what more could
be done for him than is being
done," she siidfseriously. "Do
you intend to'-fay here?"
"For a while till he gets bet
ter, or worse."
''It's a shame that a man of his
calibre should die alone without
silly, bitter Ideas these old people;
with a kind of excited joy and the
I next instant all the pleasure
cling to."
uui sne was mistaken Jiaaie heart. He realized how crude he
knew all about bitter fends and was, how vile had been his back
he realized, philosophically, that i ground. The gulf between them
human nature might be the same j yawned wide and Impassable,
all over the world. When Marian had gone the ef
Mij. Flor.l Hanid. I Yam and
Kparf the five little shadow
children with the turned-about
names were in the (garden one
day when they met a frog. It
was a very worried-looking frog.
"What's ite matter?" Hanid
asked it. The frog croaked
mourf ully. "I'm In love." Is said.
"In love i-with whom?" ex
claimed the shadows.!
"Haven't you heard? I'm' in f ed
love with Miss Morse.
"That's no reason! to be wor
ried, it is?" Knarf aked.
"Oh pet, it is. I ( begged her
to marry me and she said; 'My
dear Mr. Frog, I'll jsk my uncle
if he'll allow me to marry you
"And did she ask him?" Yam
wanted to know. I
'Yes, she asked him. But he
said: 'I must think this over. I'll
tell you next week". That was
last week. He's toUell her this
afterncon. I'm on my way to her
house this moment to learn his
decision. And I'm terribly wor
ried. Suppose she should not be
able to marry me." j
Then poor Mr. Frpg croaked in
wouia suaaenly arain out or ms dejection. "If only! I knew whe
ther she loved me or not!"
Now the shadows-children felt
very sprry for the frog and they
were eager to aid him. So they
all thought and thought and
thought. . i
fit's very kind; of. you to bother?
abiut me," Mr. jFrog iald . "It's j
really more than I deserve.
All at once Knarf gave a shout:
"I i know how you can v find out
whether she loves yon 'or not!"
"How? How he asked ex
citedly. 'I'll show you. Jusi come with
m4." And . tjie little shadow-boy
ran ahead. . Tn and oAt of the
flower-beds, he ran,, squeezing
himself through the thick grass
clumps and springing lightly over
the pebbles. Behind him came
the frog and the other shadow
children. By and by. they reach
ed the edge of the duck-pond
and Knarf suddenly stopped un
der a daisy.
"Now we'll be able to tell," he
said. Then he stood on his tip
toes and tried to reach the petals
of the daisy. They were quite a
good deal out of his reach.
"Just stand on my back," the
frog suggested, trying his best
to be helpful. Knarf stood on the
frog's back and grasped one of
the petals in both hands. Then
he pulled with all his might. He
wasn't strong enough to pull it
out, however.
"Help me," he said to his com
panions. Then thev all clamber-
upon the frog's back and all
grasped the petal at once. -With
a sharp tug, they finally plucked
it. Then they did the same to
the second petal. Each time a
petal was plucked, Knarf shouted
down to the frog: "She loves you.
She loves you not. She loves you."
At length there remained but
Knarf called dawn, as theyjluck
ed it. - - ."
"Thank you." the frog said
gratefully, as they jumped to the
ground again. "I feel ever so
much relieved. I'll go to see her
at once." And he hopped off joyously.
At that moment a curious thing
happened. One of the ducks,
wading out of the pond met Mr.
Frof. "Pluck," went the duek
and down the duck's throat went
the lovesick Mr. Frog.
The shadow-children watch
ed his sudden disappearance
with . surprise all except Knarf
who turned away in disgust.
Home-Ma
Br ELEANOR BOSS
king Help
COMKOitTABLK CLOTHES HEliP
i TO MAKE HOUSEWORK
EASIER r
From her art student days in
Ptfris Lois has transplanted one
habit into her present d'omestlcity
work clothes that are comfort
able, but good to look at. A unique
costume but much to be said for
it. f
"l don't like aprons, bungalows
or any other kind," she explained.
"They're too aggressively domes
tic. And hot. I'm used to these
things "that I U3ed to wear, in my
studio, and what was comfortable
enough for painting is comfort
able enough for cooking and
house-cleaning, I find. Try it."
What she designs and wears is
a sort of glorified pajamas'. Sleeve
less blouse with a deep V-neck,
slipping easily over the head and
with no buttons or clasps. This
item hangs outside loose-fittingn
trousers which are buttoned at
the side, and have, therefore, no
elastic to bind the waistline. When
Lois feels affluent she gets a
couple of yards of silk; otherwise
she makes the outfit of cotton, cre
tonne, satine or other colorful bits
she has a genius for picking up at
small prices. True, it does look
more studio-like than kitcheny,
but the idea has much to recom
mend It. For one thing, there, are
no billowy waves around the knees
or ankles, although the costume
covers her adequately. It's very
cool, especially since no other gar
ment needs to be worn.
Incidentally, it's a good-looking
outfit, because Lois uses all sorts
of interesting new fabrics and
color schemes. Black silk relieved
by edgings of bright strips or fu
turistic angles appliqued at one or
two places. Cool greens, edged
with yellow and black. No two
" Humph' he said, "that's just
like a frog. After yoju go to. a
lot of trouble for him, he goes
ahead and gets himself eaten!
Bah!
alike and every set good to look at.
A good-looking and suitable cos
tume hag a great effect on bur at
titude toward, a Job. What could
be more cheerless than the custom,
still followed by many housekeep- '
ers, of wearing around the house
the street clothes that have seen
better days? Or even party cloth
es; No doubt it's more eConom-
leal to wear last year's silk as a
house dress than to throw It away.
But is it comfortable? Maiaie, in
deed, looked rather depressed,
running the vacuum cleaner while
arrayed In a passe georgette Jrock.
And what modern ' housekeeper
could be merry if she haM to wear
checked blue aprons, gathered in
front, and tied in the middle, bag
fashion the uniform of the sedate
housewives of the nineties?
Colorful smocks are inexpen
sive. gobd-lQofcing and as practical
to the wjjman-jhb works at home
as they aye, t the office woman.
And you can kave a number , in
so many gar patterns and colors
that thera'a plenty of variety with
a small outlay. Smocks are an
excellent protection, even for
street cfctbes, for ordldnary house
hold duties cooking and dusting.
Or if water's to be splashed about
good-looking rubberized costumes
are available. Many are of rubber
ized silk, colorful and good look
ing, appearing more silky than
rubbery to the eye. Easy to keep
clean-; for they may be washed in
a little soap and water and dried
with a soft towel immediately.
Even less expensive is the new
paper composition apron which
comes in a completely'enveloping
size. It's waterprpof and stain
proof and light-weight and costs
little. Doesn't need any laundering
just an occasional wiping with a
damp cloth. And as it costs little
you can afford to throw these
aprons away when they look a bit
shabby. '
Fresh, crisp costumes are re
quired in all modern food factor
ies, and so they should he In the
home, too.
POLLY AND HER PALS
By CLIFF STERRETT
any relatives around or anv
Tobe prepared breakfast; Eddie, women foiks t0 take care 0f his
sat in Penfield Paradine's room j house ," Marian declared. "Of
and regretted that his host wascour8 lt.8 no affair of mine, but
unable to talk connectedly. After i jni common decency someone
luneheon, the old man fell into a
light sleep and Eddie went down
stairs. He found a book about
should look after him. If it
weren't tnat tie and my father
were such high-tempered enemies
the life of Robert E. Lee and read; couid come over with my moth
some of it with detached interest. er but father would o raise Old
It was hard for him not to watch ; xiCk.'?
the tall old clock in the hall. "you slipped off to come here?"
With every tick of the mechan-i Eddie asked.
Ism the time narrowed until hej The girl nodded. "You, being
should again see Marian Thorn- from the North, can't realize what
ECZEMA WWENCE OF
LO WERED RESISTANCE
"Run-Down" Condition is Usually Sufficient Cause
for Skin Blemishes, Says Dr. Copeland, Urging
a General Health-Building Program.:
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By ROYAL S. COPELAND, M. D.
United States Senator from New York,
Former Commissioner of BtaltX, New York City.
OTHING can be much more comforting to its possessor than
a clean, clear akin. Everybody wants it and seeks it.
) Unfortunately there are many diseases of the skin. Per
haps Ahe most common is the condition called "eczema," er "salt
rheum." ,
Like any ether inflammation of the skin, the
first symptom ef eczema is redness. Not only is
the affected part always red, but under excite
ment, irritation from rubbing or scratching, ex
posure to heat, or violent exercise, the redness
is increased. '
After a while little blisters form on the red
dened skin. As these break, there is more or
less moisture on the affected surface.
But the disease does not stop here, i It is
not long before scales and crusts take the place
of the blisters.
The affected part Itches, especially! when
the redness is increased from any cause. At
times the itching is almost unbearable.
It is difficult to tell the difference between
simple inflammation of j the skin, called "der
matitis," and true eczema. The former is due
usually to some outside irritation of the skin, and eczema is due to
some internal cause. J : t i
Any skin blemish ts probably an evidence of lowered resistance.
It may be the outward and visible sign of a poorly working stomach
and Intestines. These red Tfctotches-f-
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DRi COPELAND.
may be the danger signal or Nature.
They may Indicate her protest
gainst abuse of. the digestive or
gans. They may mean that the kid
neys are failing in their work.
It matters not whether the pa
tient la a grown . person :or an in
fant, the presence of, eczema should
direct attention to the condition of
the digestive organs. If constipa
tion Is ; present it should be cor
rected, j
Excesses In food, highly season
ed food, abuse of alcohol, midnight
suppers,, and all Indiscretions In
diet are productive of eczema, and
must not be permitted If cure la to
be had. Some one food may act as
a poison and 1 be the real cause of
th trouble.
The "run-down person is often
troubled with this disease. Over
work, loss of sleep, worry, any cause
for nervous exhaustion Is a suffi
cient : cause for ecsema. Tired out
persons should be warned by the
ski eruption. i
! The Itcntng may oe reuevea ny ap
alicatlon of ordinary baking soda
dissolved In water. Oxide off sine
ointment may be had at the idrug
tore and Is frequently a meahSiOf
relief. Sometimes oxide of tine is
mixed with coal tar and nsed to dry
'up the blisters of ecxema. j
),One of the most eff icaclous i rem
edies for Itching of the skin Is hypo
sulphite of soda. This may be made
up by placing a handful, in a pint
.of water.- If the whole body Itches,
placet- a capful or more 1st a - bath
tub half filled with water and get
Into the solution. If will add great
ly to your comfort. .
In every case tbe fauHy doctor
, should be consulted. Bo will deter
mine whether the kidneys or other
organs require attention. : He will
help to find what particular food la
responsible, for tne disturbance.
wjt's the 6ooT a
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By RUSS WESTOVER
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' O. M. R Q.-VDI the juice ef
thro ar four lemons takea atr
have an injurious effect upon the
stomach or the entire system? sj
2 What causes a three-year-old
child to grit bis teeth during waking
hours?
A. Lemon Juice Is good, but you
suggest a rather large quantity.
2 The child may be nervous or
troubled with intestinal worms. For
particulars send a self-addressed,
stamped envelope and repeat your
question.
.
W. B. Q. What do you advise
as an eyewash?
A. A weak solution of boracio
acid, but it would be wise to have
your eyes tested and see what is
wrong. Strong eyes require no med
icine. J.C Q. Will cigarette smoking
stop me from growing?
A. la moderation It might do ao
harm. butrowing children are cer
tainly not benefited -by smoking and '
are ' certainly damaged . by inhaling
smoke "I
see
8. C Q. Is It harmful to eat raw
potatoes?
A. In moderation, no. I do not
advise It.
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H. C Q. Row much should a girt
aged fourteen, five feet seven Inches ,
tall welsh: abo a girl aged sixteen.:
five! feet seven inches tali t
A. They should weigh, respective
ly, about 123 and 1S2 pounds. v
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M. 8. QAWha i the comer
weight for a woman aged forty-one.
five feet six and one-half inches tall?
A. She ouidweigB about 1T
pounds. "
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