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PAGE EIGHT MEDFORP MATT TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1940. YESTERDAY: Impetuous Bob Trenton tries to sweep Sue off her feel. He ask her to marry him. She reuses. Chapter Six Warfare "IVHOM else might you marry?" ' he demanded. "Jim Kettle?" She wai silent for a moment When the spoke It was with an air of dignity which impressed even Trenton's Impatience. "That is a questior you have no right to ask. Bob! I doubt if you have the right even to talk to me at all on such a subject after so brief an acquaintance. Please don't do It again!" She rose and moved toward the door, and perforce he followed her. He avoided her for the rest of the evening, a fact which did not escape Barbara Webb's sharp eyes. "Quarrelled?" she formed the word over Allen's shoulder as they swept near Sue and the con tentedly hopping Jim Kettle. Sue shook her bead. It was more than a quarrel, she told herself. She had lost Bob Trenton for good. No more telephone calls, no more conversational audacities, no more spur-of-the-moment plans, car ried out with a lavishness of time and money impossible to the other men she knew. The quickening tempo of the last three weeks would slow to every-day pace. She was half glad and half sorry. Going about with Boh Trenton had been like driving a high-powered racing car; thrilling but very dangerous. The slightest carelessness, the merest obstacle in the road, and one would find one's self metaphorically with a broken neck. "Still, it was fun while It last ed," she sighed as she prepared for bed that night "And much as I hate to admit it, I suppose Forest was right: Bob was amusing him self with me! He pushed it pretty far, though. I wonder what he'd have done if I'd taken him up tonight? Found some way to squirm out of it of course. He must have had loads of experience at it!" She concentrated at the resent fulness this idea aroused, knowing that only anger would drive out a certain feeling of hollowness, of blankness which overcame her at the realization there would be no more Bob Trenton in her life. Sue Davenport was a person of character. Having decided during what to her fury, had proved to be sleepless hours of the night that all thought of Bob Trenton was to be put out of her mind, she promptly made gay plans at the breakfast table. Allen listened somewhat ab sently. When the telephone rani. he sprang to answer it before Maggie could reach the hall. "For you," he told his sister. "Trenton again. Starts the day rather early, doesn't he?" Sue's hand shook a little as she picked up the receiver. "Yes?" "Oh, darling don't say It so lciiyi its a grand morning; had you noticed? And I've cot such a nice plan for today. Wait let me tell you! A hundred mile drive to the north a picnic with a fire and conee and everything an October picnic. Sue!" "Sorry." she said firmly. "I'm busy all day. Tonight, too," she added hastily. "Then vou do remember!' There was reproach In his voice. You have a date with me tonight, and try to break it if you darel" "It doesn't take much darina. Ifs broken now was broken last night in fact I should think you'd nave Known that bod. "But why?" He was honestlv puzzled. "Just because 1 couldn t make you see things my way the first time? I didn't really expect to. to tell you the truth. But I will! In the meantime "In the meantime," Sue snapped, "I'm very busy this morning. 'Bye! Dinner Invitation ALLEN was struggling into his 1 topcoat when she re-entered "Seems to me Trenton calls you pretty otten and early, bisl "He won't after today," she said serenely. "That young man is far too used to having things his own way. as 1 was saying, Allen, . about the fencing lessons" "Arrange for them, of course, It you like; but don't keep me now. Sue. Be seeing youl" She did arrange for the fencing lessons, first persuading Barbara to Join her. The two girls lunched downtown, saw a movie, shoooed until it was time to hurry home to dinner. Sue congratulated her self that one day had gone by without Bob. It was a tnlle dis concerting to find him In the llv Ing-room, very much at home. smoking and lounging In Allen's big chair. She stood gazing at him In speechless anger, her cheeks faintly colored by the crisp air. her dark eyes bright with emo tion. "Is this fair? Is this right?" she Defiant Taxpayer Buys Own Trucks York, Pa., Jan. 9. OP) Fred Perkins, government-defying battery manufacturer, bought back at public auction today two trucks seized from him by Uncle Sam last month because he re fused to pay $117.46 in social security taxes and penalties. In a five-minute transaction. Perkins, the only bidder, paid Just enough for the trucks to satisfy the government's claim. Baby Smothers Portland. Jan. 9. UV) Ralph Lee van Blnricom, threc-monlh-old child, smothered to death under a blanket in his crib yes terday. A fire department first aid crew was unable to resusci tate the iniaiiL BY LOUISE PLATT HAUCK demanded. "You know I can't put you out of my own home!" "Allen's home, too, sweet" he reminded her. "I'm here to din nerat his invitation." "Then you asked for It!" "Of course I did! Nice guy, your brotherl I ran into him at the Chamber of Commerce this morn ing and dropped a hint oh, the merest hint of course! that home cooking tastes mighty good to a stranger in a strange land. We fioor single men who have no nice ittle sisters have to depend on our friends for a bit of home now and then." She closed the door, stood with her back to it one hand on the knob. "Bob, you're acting very silly about this; making It hard for both of us. Or," she interrupted herself swiftly, "perhaps you've changed your mind? About last night I mean? Perhaps you're willing for us Just to be good friends, you and Allen and I" "Allen and I, by all means. You and I, nol I've a different rela tionship In mind for us, sweet." "Is it going to be warfare be tween us thenv Warfare? Now It's vou who are silly, darling." He took a step toward her. "I told you last night, and I tell you again now: it's no use for you to hold out against me; you'll marry me in the end." "Whether 1 love you or notr ' "Gosh, no! Lovinz me as mad ly, as irrationally, as wholly and entirely as I love you this min ute." She shook her head stubbornly. "I don't even like you now! I did at first You ve spoiled it all now." A sudden reckless look crossed his handsome young face. He was across the room in two strides; had caught her to him and was pressing his mouth against her own In hnrd, burning kisses. Even through the thick tweed of her coat she could feel the thump, thump of his heart "Don't dare to tell me- I've spoiled it!" he said fiercely. "Don't dare to deny you're beginning to love me, Sue, my Sue! Why, you're my share of the world, the one perfect thing in this whole upsidedown existence we call life! We were made for each other, you and I! Don't you know it can t you see it, sue mine? You for me, and I for you our home, our children, our every thing against the world!" Anger SHE was shaken by the force of the most violent emotion she had ever known. The pas sion in his voice made hex trem ble, the touch of his hard lim on hers turned her heart to wa ter. But clear above all other feelings rose anger, poignant and white hot. You're taking advantaee of me. Bob! It's unfair of you to surprise me like this pin me against the door where I can't movel" He stepped back, folded his arms. "You're free," he tald briefly. Her breast rose and fell shnrn- ly. "For the time being! But must I always be on guard against you? Must I reconnoiter before I come into my own home, ask for the guest list before I accept an invitation to a party? If I can't feel safe from you, Bob " "With me; not from me," he corrected. "Oh, my little love, can't you see, can't you under stand that I love you, want you, must have you?" "I understand that you're a very self-willed and badly spoiled per son." Her voice shook a bit on the words but she faced him Kroudly. "I have no doubt that eretofore you have had onlv to say 'must' and what you've want ed has dropped Into your lap. But meres no must aDout tnis, 1 as sure youl I don't love you, I won't marry you. I wish yor'd go away and let me alone!" Her own eat caught the childish note In the last words, and she flushed again. hating him anew at this fresh evidence of her unsophistlcation. She flung herself across the room and fairly ran nto her bedroom. slamming the door behind her. If he has the slightest decency he'll scribble a note to Allen, and leave at once," she thought her hands against her hot checks. "If he stays, I'll make some excuse; say I have a headache. No, I won't! That's as good as admit ting that he has upset me." She got out of her day things as swiftly as possible; bundled her curls Into a rubber cap and had a shower; dressed frantically, trying to listen for sounds from the living room. She was settling her favorite velvet frock about her slim hips when she heard her brother's voice, heard ' the two men laughing quietly at some thing Alien had said. Hateful, hnteful situation! How could she open her door and walk out there, meet Bob's amused eyes searching her face? It had to be done, however, unless she wanted Allen to come in search of her. She summoned all her pride and marie a dignified entrance, tiptoeing up to kiss her brother with more than her usual warmth. Continued Monday Pickpocket Uses Imaginary Fire Portland, Jan. 9. (PI The pickpocket who lifted a wnllct containing $5 from Richard nor land, Snlcm. here Sunday had a new wrinkle. Ilnrland told police the man suddenly yelled "your coat's on fire." The stranger then began to bent out the imaginary flames by pounding Ilnrland on the back. When the "fire" was out he left with Harland discov ered shortly the wallet. Washington. Jan. 9 ifll A house bill adding 75.00(1 acres to the Siuslnw nutiomil forest in Oregon was parsed today by fir senate and srnt tn the president. Use Mall rubuue oni ado. On the RADIO CHAINS STATIONS Where to Find Them on the Dial: KEX, Portland, list; KFI, 640, Loo Ameles; KOA, 1410. Spokane; KGO, 790, San Francleco; KUW. 620, Portland: KJB, 870, Seattle: KNX, 1050, Lot Anoeleo: KOA. S30. Denver; KOIN, 840, Portland; KO.MO, 926, Seattle; KI'O. 630, San Francisco; K9L. 11 SO, Salt Lake. 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KOW: Tuck er's Orch, KSL. 10 :48 Nlghtcop Tarns, KNX, KOIN. 11:00 Gray's Orch, KOIN. KSL; Nottingham's Orch, KPO. KFI; This moving World, KEX, KOA; News, KOO, KNX. F. D. R. Names First Envoy To Australia Washington; Jan. 9. W) President Roosevelt nominated Clarence E. Gauss of Connecti cut today to be the first United States minister to Australia. Formal diplomatic relations between Australia and the Uni ted States have lust been es tablished. Previously Australia has transacted diplomatic busi ness with this government through the British embassy. Closing time for Too Late to Cloo illy Ads Is 1:30 p. m. By GLUYAS WILLIAMS SAVS MW6E HFP BETTER 6ET MK Off HI J HMDS First-, disappears tor PAIF AN HoOR 60es over backwards, mother says wearily she'll Thank aontirma FOR HIM GurrAS I-IO DOUBLE rHE OF THE EMBERT la l ' WITH $85 IN POCKET San Quentin, Cal., Jan. 9. (P) Gilbert H. Beesemyer, em bezzler of millions, walked out of San Quentin prison on par ole today with $85.48 in his pocket and plans for starting STRANGE For farther proof address (At irlR RAIN J.VLmtR Vft R.6.C0UJN 42.50 IN W52THATTKE lUllAMPiTMieCAPiTol. WOUWfoNP 5oo YEARS... WiTrt ACCUMULATE INfeRWf, frifc WINNER' rfeWcrtJU) R?CM:42,CW5,605.22 IN1H6Y6AR 2f32 meiNFMtff.oF$PWNf VJfS MM& FROM YARDS op SPUN GLASS COSTING m. DRESS OF GLASS Inspired by the beauty of spun glass cloth exhibited at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, Georgia Cayvan, actress, ordered a dress of the material. Fame of the unique garment reached Eulalia, Infanta of Spain, who visited the Fair and ordered a similar dress for herself. BIGGEST BET One of the strangest bets on record is that between J. D. Siotler and H. E. Collins whether or not the Louisiana State Capitol will stand 500 years. Strange as it seems, when the 500 years are up the heirs of the winner will receive more than $2,000,000,0001 Tomorrow: Beethoven's "Jam Sessions"! SEEMS SUCH A TRUST- V WORTHY PELLOW 1 OUST HATE TO LET HIM THINK I DOUBT HIS SINCERITY HE TALKS LIKE HONOR WAS EVERY THI SI WITH VAIM life anew, presumably in Chi cago. The 54-year-old former Holly wood financier, who was ac cused of plundering the Guar anty Building and Loan associ ation of $8,000,000. left the pris on at 9:30 a.m. He had served nine years of a 40-year sentence. First Lamb-Tongue Blooms At Galice Grants Pass, Jan. 9. (If) Mrs. Fred Leopold of Galice re AS IT SEEMS By JOHN HIX the author, inclosing a stamped envelope for reply. Reg. U. S. Pat Oft 1to f?MN$ CAMfc ufcwfvpft-- tyoKof the, . , JgiffontTexChmide, RAN A wkNTMFORRM incnezj HftP BEEN No mbtAoNTtiSI '. I, fl DOWT QUESTION ' BUT IF THAT BiRD tfx sss: -t! ME 300,000 BUCS FOR. TUE. BUSINESS). GETS TO MM dEFORE. L GET AN IRON-y CLA.U AoKfctntNl i. SHIVER TO THINK VWHAT zs ;sto ME ported the season's first lambs tongue blooming outdoors this morning. She said "I should have known enough to bring it along to prove that I saw it." Eugene Firs Insured Eugene, Jan. 9. P Thhi city's 1939 fire loss, $63,838, was all covered by insurance except $1034, Chief William Nusbaura said today. An increase of about $20,000 over 1938 was noted, however, in the report. Use Mail Tribune want ado. ONEPopHPO? ZplPER WEB5-- sill V J If Tl By HAL FORRES' i : By SOL HESS HIS HONESTY WHO OFFERED - - WU. HAPPEN n
