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THE CAPITAL JOURNAL. SALEM, OREGON .4 arian Gordon byJBAXXE BOWMAN SYNOPSIS: ton Casad, Marian's hus bpod, h.M bad to Abandon his real estate ogvclop&ent because his money has been fjolep, and look for work, Marian has proof that MeUwnln plans to scamp the fob on a new hlich school ho Is building; jSlillfl Ion looks once again for a Job Jiurlan spends a hot day preparing ft birthday (Itnncr for him. When Lon re turns with Uis D"f tha( he Is hired as Joieman for McSwaln, Mail faints. Chapter 23 , . COMPROMISE Marian, Ian dear . . . open your eyes." Lon was bending over her. He had carried her to the patio, dashed wa- '. ter over her face and now was smoothing her hair back from her ; brow, 1 Slowly Marian opened her eyes, fihe saw the table In all of its birth day glory, the four-tiered cake with Its pink roses . . . she laughed hys terically. "It's that hot kitchen," Lon de clared savagely. "You've worked In there all day. Wouldn't be surprised it you walked home from town , . . : good heavens, Ian, you didn't do ;that, did you? No wonder you . fainted. "We'll get that electric stove back In running order tomorrow . . . you lie still, I'll finish dinner . , . poor kid." Satisfied she had regained con sciousness, he left her in the cool of the patio, while he went to the kitchen. Marian heard dLslies rattling, heard one crash, winced . . . won dered why she couldn't gather her .wits about her. McSwaln had told Brown that he had a man in mind for foreman; "Just the fellow," he had said. Could he have been think Ing of Lon? Silver hadn't had time to see Mc Swaln after they reached the house. But the valley was small, perhaps she had heard the tradespeople talk ing. She might have learned from CUNDOWN' s RIP'S BARKING CHATTEB By Mary Graham Bonner Top Notch was fully recovered. He was brushing his feathers, pol ishing his comb and eating so he would gain strength quickly. "Did you spend any time work ing over your cars?" Rip, the dog, asked Willy NlUy. "Yes," Willy Nllly answered. "I haven't given them all the time the gypsy woman said I should because of Top Notch's accident. Do you notice any improvement in them?" Rip waited a long time before lie spoke. Then he said: T don't believe that gypsy woman was so clever. I think she made everything up and wanted to sound wise. I've heurd around the coun tryside that they all did a bit of stealing and it's a lucky tiling we didn't get the tymme for what the .gypsies did. They probably won't Cume back to these iwrts again, "And when she told us our for tunes she Just guessed at the tilings sho knew we were apt to do and of course guessed some correctly." "I think you're right, Rip. My cars don't look a bit Unproved. Surely, even though I haven't gone to the end of the time she specified, I should notice some small change In their appearance. The thing for me to do Is to get some adhesive tape and train them to stay back. "Yes, that's what I'll do." But Just thon Christopher Colum bus Crow flew down from his tree. "I've been noticing Jelly and Honey Bear and the cubs lately, and they've been eating and eating nd eating. I believe they're plan ning to take their winter's sleep soon," he cawed. "1 have an idea," barked Rip. and Willy Nllly wanted to hear it t once. Tomorrow "Pat Bears" them that Lon was looking for work. Perhaps learning these things, Sil ver had bided her time until she met Lon, alone. Lon came in from the kitchen with a tray. "Feel better, honey?" Marian sat up, swung her slip pers to the floor, ran a hand through h,er rumpled hgjr b;, BTliVued 11C a rueiul child. ashamed, Lon," she said. "You ought to be," he teased. "Here I come home bursting with good news and you faint when you hear It." Marian tried to smile, but It was a pathetic attempt. How could she tell him his good news was bad news to her? Could she tell him what she knew about McSwaln? Could she spoil his Joy after these weeks of hopeless Job hunting? She couldn't Just yet . . . she must have time, and he must enjoy his dinner, his birthday gifts. Later, perhaps she might break It gently. Lon's generosity with the .water he hod used to bring her out of the faint necessitated another change of dress. She looked in the mirror, her cheeks were like tiger lilies, freckles, standing pale gold against their pallor. She dabbed on .some rouge, slipped the orango or gandy over her head, it was cheer ful, daintily ruffled, a party frock for a birthday dinner. Lon enjoyed his dinner. The steaks were burned on one side, but he'd burned them; the potatoes were lumpy, the lettuce had wilted, having been set on the warming oven while Lon rescued the steaks. Marian pretended to eat, pretended to laugh, sipped the sauteme, and nibbled at the cake. With the twilight came a cool breeze. Marian sat In the circle of Lon's arm while he talked. The presents had been opened. There was a book on wood staining and carving, Lon's hobby, from her brother; a cigarette case of sandal wood from one sister, a hand knit tie from the other, and from her mother and father a check for fifty dollars, "That will tide us over until I get my first pay check," Lon said. Marian didn't answer. Lon turned on the radio, tuned into an orches tra program and silently they lis tened to Mendelssohn's "Pingal's Cave." Listening, Marian thought her mind was like the melody, the ceaseless quest of waves washing up on a rock bound coast. Would she continue beating herself against a destiny that seemed unrelentless as rock? or had her immt or battling for principles not related to her be come so much a part of her life that she would soon cease to regard It as anything but the monotony of living. Ian, Lon confided as the over- lure censed, "you haven't lived up to my expectations. "What?" she asked, startled. i "I expected you to fight my work ing for McSwaln." "Why?" she asked, alarmed. "I was forewarned I might ex pect it." "Silver?" she questioned. "No, McSwnin. He said you'd been reared to believe that everything his pnrticular political faction spon sored was necessarily wrong; that you couldn't believe him capable of carrying on with honor." Marian was silent. Did this mean McSwaln had taken her warning and was seeking to tell her so through Lon? But If so, why had he mentioned H. "How about it, Ian? "Lon, I believe that you will be completely honorable, no matter for whom you work." "Thanks, dear, but you haven't; answered my question. Is that how you feel about McSwaln?" "I feel that McSwaln Is like the thieves you mentioned that night In the court room. If he is honor able, it's because he's afraid he'll be put on the spot if he isn't." "Do you think it's right to let your father's political prejudices sway your Judgment like thnt?" "My father has nothing to do with ACROSS Toung salmon Knob at the center of a ihleld Sun Oremt Lake Ooie Klrat woman Discount Side plvni of barrel Rustle Parts of tttftm engine! Sacred Season of th year Advnnoed In yciira Vfttiilnl Goddess of pence Jmnlilvd type Con ra est Pronoun Soft drinks! oolloq, Truo Tavern Ilurlea Tltlo of Athena I, I lie ml Riving Entire nmount Bright or !! very white Solution of Yesterday's Puzzle MTioipraEiRlS LTvEiOLOROE k EVSlP EA5 ANT5 llll A JLi S 1-E E T lave r n sme11 Ave rtahabat E N D I F O E T AL ON EMOTjON6GALA I11a5.eaac.id ATEIl E f Sift E ED 44. Shrewd 47. Umtorplnnri 4. ixk fiHhM 4, in condition to BO. Alnxciilliie ,.t iullcai- ftl. Owns i Kiimloy SMi1" . Myself 68. Ulvo off fumel liroom DOWN X. Inclination to 1. Ftv npo the 1 Kxl-t bright fide t. nigoroui 10. At an end 11. Not so much 1. Sign of the In- unltlve II. Vigilant to. Artificial ob- tncles on a golf court SI. Jumps on on foot IS. Part of a min strel show SS. Orb of day Ih. Hurried 17. Bunebnll team . Volcnno 30. Mountain chain 31. Elevated rail ways: coiioq. 34. Mournful tunc 3D. Light upi poetic 81. Cninimund ctlior 89. Ch;ii.;;o 40. Vino violently 41. 13s. font of sur fm-e 41. Lllto 44. Serpent IS. Cravat 48. Animal nf the deer family 49 rtoh!l ' MJ Y Wf I I7 I5 WW l0 r IZZZSLZZZ11LZZ i ! 24 rT 0- - -rr-m - - -rri rrWu 33 34 i03l m 9-91 k j&j. 1 m1 1 1 1 W 1 11 this," she answered quietly. "I know, and because you are going to work or him, I will tell you this. McSwaln did bribe Brown to pass his work. "Oh now Ian." Lon lauirhed eas ily, "you don't think the District Attorney would have let him off without a conviction 11 he had been guilty, do you?" "I don't think the District Attor ney's desires had anything to do with it. He knew, gt he was ham pered Dy lack oi evidence." 'And I fiunoose mv little redhead has this evidence," he returned Jilfhtly. nave," she answered, "Lon will you drive me in town with you in the morning?" "Sorry dear, McSwaln'a picking me up, will the next day do?" Marian decided It would. She had promised McSwaln she would hold her hand until there was reason to do otherwise, and with Lon as fore man he would be forced to build according to specification. Perhaps, she thought, as she lay in bed watching the curtains billow in like sails, perhaps that Is why McSwaln gave him the work, to prove to mc that he can be honest. Reassured, she saw Lon off In the morning, then turned back to the house. It seemed lonely without Lon. She wondered what it would be like having a husband come in to dinner in the evening, going off to work in the morning like millions of men In the world. He'd be happier. She spent some time In the gar den, and was working there when Hero's bark brought her to a real ization that the telephone was ring ing Insistnntly. "Telegram," came the voice, I want to speak to Mrs. Lionel Casad." Speaking. "I will read this wire relayed to Sacramento from Valley View. "Mother dangerously ill, come at once. Ed. Gordon." Marian turned from the telephone with a confused memory of having given an answer that she would leave at once. The car was there. She blessed McSwaln for taking Lon with him. She'd call the East Bra zos, there would be a telephone In the construction office. She succeeded In rachlng Lionel almost Immediately. Lon," she said, "I've just receiv ed word that mother is dongerously ill, for me to come at once. Do you mind if I drive up?" 'Of course not, Ian, I only wish I were there to take you." I'll call you tonight if I can reach a telephone. Lon, you'll take good care fo yourself for me, won't you?" "Why certainly, Ian, don't you worry about me. Just a minute." he turned from the telephone, talked to someone, then turned back. "You' to someone then turned back. You'd better take Hero with you. I'll feel better there are so many men on the roads nowadays, and they won't try to board the car If he's In sight . . . and Ian, don't drive too fast . . . when you're temp ted remember, you want to get there without having to stop for repairs." I ll be careful, good-bye dear." In ten minutes, with Hero at her side, she was driving out of the tract. Thank heaven, her mother had sent her that money, and she hadn't given the chnge to Lon. It would carry her home. (To be continued.) Surgeon At Camp Detroit Dr. Burton L. Forbes of Denver, Colo-, has been appointed camp surgeon for Co. 12G3, CCC near Detroit, succeeding Dr. Theo A. Kennedy, who has been transferred to an eastern army camp. Dr. Forbes Is a graduate of the University of Colorado, and served as an Interne at the Good Samaritan hospital in Portland. Before joining the medical reserve, U. S. Army, Dr. Forbes serv ed as ship's surgeon on the liner General Sherman, sailing to ports In the Orient. RETURNS TO HOME Turner Mrs. Sarah Crume of Al bany and her sister-in-law, Mrs. George Harris of Potlatch, Idaho, have been recent guests at the home of the former's son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. George Crume In Turner. Mrs. Harris had not seen her nephew for 15 years and the visit was a pleasant one. Mrs. Crume took the visitors to Albany following several days spent here. The country beneath them Is cover ed with snow, Says Panic, "It noon will be Christ mas, you know. Down there la the place when old Santa Cuius tay, We mlfrht atop and tee him for two or three days- A NSWERS TO QUESTIONS By Frederic J. Haskin ... Q. If one faints at the sight of blood, can tills weakness be over come? G.S. A- UsuaJ-ly It can be overcome by exercise of will power and a deter mination within the Individual not to be affected by the sight of blood. Q. Where was the Windsor chair first made? D.C.J. A. The Windsor chair was first manufactured In the town of High Wycombe, England. The town is still principally engaged In the manufacture of chairs. Q. How long has Burton Holmes been giving his travel lectures? RJF. A. He started in the travel-lecture business forty-three years ago. Q. How many calories does a pint of beer contain? A glass of some soft drink? L. B. B. A. A pint of beer would furnish 225 calories. A half bottle of the average carbonated beverage con tains enough sugar to yield about 150 calories. Q. Why has the British, crown been remodeled? What are some of the famous stones which It con tains? M.S.K. A. The gold framework was tak en to pieces and reset to make It more secure. Among its famous stones are the Black Prince's ruby, which dates back five centuries; the pearl eardrops of Queen Eliza beth; the second largest part of the Star of Africa diamond, weighing more than 300 carats; the great sap hire from the crown of Charles II: the sapphire from the coronation ring of Edward the Confessor; and other symbols equally as historic. Besides these larger stones, there are 2783 diamonds, 277 pearls, 16 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 4 ru bies in the crown. Q. How many men constitute an army? W. G. A. The military definition of an army does not relate directly to the number of men. To constitute an army, an aggregation of troops must include each necessary branch infantry, cavalry, artillery, com missary, medical units, and their accessories. An army may be com paratively small or very large In numbers. Q. At what time is the Treasury balance statement given out dally? H. J. L. A. It is released by the Treasury Department the second morning from the date for which the bal ance is taken at about 9.30. The statement is released as soon as the balance sheet is ready. Q. Which of the New England states has the greatest amount of il literacy? W.M.F. A. Rhode Island. Of the 506,253 persons 10 years of age and over, 27,536 are Illiterate, making a per cent of 4.9. Connecticut is just be low with 4.5 per cent. Vermont has the lowest with 2.2 per cent. Q. Are there many negroes in the United States who were not born here? S.H. A. In 1930, there were 96,620 ne groes who had immigrated to this country. They had come In large part from Cuba, Jamaica, Hispant ola, and the other islands of the West indies. Q. Is there a post office station in the new Post Office Department building in Washington D. C- F.R A. The Benjamin Franklin Post Office station was opened for bus iness on June 1. It has been sup plied with the finest and most mod ern equipment. Q. What Is the name of the col lege in the south which has a course in marine zoology and undersea ; laboratories? K.W. A. The University of Miami has a department of Marine Zoology. Q. Are animals, other than the skunk, equipped with an offensive odor? B.R. A. The mink and the weasel emit a powerful and offensive odor when in danger. Q. Why Is your Information Bu reau located in Washington, D. C? N.f. A. Washington Is the world's greatest center of all kinds of knowledge. Libraries, laboratories, associations' headquarters, govern mental activities are here gathered in a city occupying an area of only seventy square miles. Contact with sources of all kinds of Information Is quickly made. Send your ques tions to this newspaper's Infirma tion Bureau, Frederic J. Haskin, di rector, Washington, D. C, enclosing coin or stamp for return postage. Q. What is the largest Island In the Mediterranean Sea? A.D. A. Sicily is the largest, with an area of 9860 square miles. Sardinia is next, with an area of 9463 square miles. Cyprus, Corsica, and Crete are next with areas between 3000 and 3600 square miles. Make This English Jumper Dress Xmas Edited by LAURA I. BALDT, A.M. This fascinating jumper of gay plaided woolen has a cunning tail ored blouse of cotton broadcloth but toned up to a little boy collar. It's the type schoolgirls favor most, because of its smart simple styling. 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