——————————— RTOS NEVI raY i ail b+ Copyright by The Bobbs-Merrill Co. C) Tail FY ITaNU 78 I VaY Ii TaN Iai TeY i TeV i Ta MOL 3 eg eA Tale of the Flatwoods LC TORR CORO ™ LTC ] A A ZT JA AT AEC CHAPTER XVIili—Continued. a There followed the subdued shuffle of feet; the guarded scrape of a match: the flicker of a tardy candle. A dim light fell through the open door in a long splotch of yellew across the sit- ting room and the knob of the safe was softly turned. By some supersense that marvelously functions at such a moment, he knew when the opened. Across the silence subdued crinkle of paper. stant had come, Pushing the curtains aside, he left the closet, A board in the floor creaked as his weight came upon it, He stood perfectly still until the rattle of the paper told him the creaking board had not betraved him: worked his way around the wall and peered past the door-jamb. Two men were crouched by a shaded came the The ripe in- Two Men Were Crouched by a Shaded Candie in Front of the Massive Safe. on the floor lay several money and a number of loose bills Even in the dim light there mistaking them. That powerful figure with the swart face be but man in the world—PBlack pointed beard, the frock coat and stock, the tall hat on the closed with positiveness Was no could one Bogus The floor, equal the more dangerous the formidable and who called himself Caleb Ho third man of the ing Although creeping around he far than the rattle of the money, yet Black Bogus caught the alarm: whirled on the instant, his hand at his hip. Fate figures in split fractions at such a time identity of the other mysterion nountain girl's the door-jamb man made less sound and the odds were two to one, The had half haunting resemblance puzzled the woodsman seemed stronger than at instant, but it meant death to falter. There was a bright flash in the candle-light; Black Bogus, eous grimace upon his truculent face, seemed to shrink together: the revol- ver that he had not had time to raise fell from his fingers; he pitched for- ward upon his face: lay still, side. that never dangerous 80 wild career had found its mark, Jack whirled his weapon upon the man. His head had been deep in the wife—a fact that probably saved ~voodsman’s life. Like a viper out of his coil the head flew out of the safe, and with It—the Ivory-handled six-gun. But the split fraction of the instant had lost him the advantage, His weapon had hardly left its holster be- fore It was ghot out of his hand— pieces of the Ivory butt flew about the room, and blood streamed from the shattered fingers that held It. 3ut Hopkins was not a coward. That, at least, could mot be set down against him. Instead of leaping for the still open window, he sprang straight at Jack Warhope. The woodsman could have shot him down: Instead, jammed the revolver back into holster and met the oncoming rush. It was a battle the like of which the Flatwoods had never seen. No two such men can clash and come through unscathed. But it is doubtful if Hop- king at his best could have matched the tremendous strength and quickness and skill of the big woodsman., With his right hand shattered by the bullet, it soon became apparent that, for all the wild fury of his onset, he was fight- ing a losing battle, He realized it, and the despair bereft him of his caution. The woodsman realized it, too, kept his head, tightened his guard and watched for the opening that he knew was bound to come, It came sooner than he thought. Hopkins, desperate and breathing thick, swung at the woodsman's head, byt missed. The attempt had for the Instant exposed his stomach, and the sman took advantage of it, The blow weakened Hopkins; he tottered, he its gasped, instinctively lowered his guard, Like lightning the woodsman swung his terrific right to the point of the bearded jaw, and Hopkins went down like a beef under the mallet. But Loge Belden was still unaceount- ed for, a circumstance the woodsman had not forgotten, that had puzzled him no little. Bruised and panting himself, dragged Hopkins back of the safe ont of range of the window he floor-— and stood over him. His heavy mass of black hair had fallen across his brow--amongst the black, one lock of glaring red. The woodsman snatched up the candle : bent closer and the bearded “My God!” lock—it's Ken." He the candle stood staring on the floor, for the swept beyond his habitual calm and poise. The transformation that the one lock of red wrought on the beard- covered face with his hand. he muttered-—"the set down: straight at the prostrate figure moment ed face was unbelievable—cruel © sinis- ter; brutal=as' if the face of out of a long dead past, The fallen man stirred. heels on the floor, moved his arms, sat up and stared aware of the hurriedly brushed place, “It ain't rattled his about him hard raised a the Suddenly eyes upon him, and hastily hair back he hand mass of Ken" of the no side Use, came candle, “1 the other H- his feet; glanced toward the window, ch of his foot, stif- the safe door, the shattered fingers: fened, leaned “Well 7" The the against old arrogant | that well aughtiness woodsman remembered 80 the didn’t crawled in expressive awe him up monosyllable, now-—jt through his blood He raspexd was a long time when lid, it was with another question. “What answering : have ¥'n got t' sav hand su why 1 over t' Jerry drow “Not a d—n’ er be world though I'd rath- else in shade of thing pinched anywhere than haughtiness count The the then strung the here’ —g left his tones—*“on Re of Nis big woodsman winced-—whi other, with his quick wits, Just to keenest pitch, doubt. less noticed t' hel it's a game of chance any the the man I've seen twenty- worth “Live while ¥'u may: when y'u must how, the qui years " Ya with odds with fingers, of it-—n with on Kkest seven not the candle, “It is if y'u play it square” “Square,” the other snarled, “a word devil invented t' men off same throw guard he hesitated, a softer light across his expressive face—"except— in the Flatwoods.” The woodsman caught the transient softer light—an expression that “Then why not back t' the Colne The other glanced down at studied the man him, I ain't quite give up b'lievin' in You was careful t' git-—her" his eyes were again drawn irresisti- y ie Yu ain't takin’ away nothin’ but what ¥'u brought. It would kill-—her, If she knowed it was you that done—this"— he swept his hand toward the scat- tered money, the open safe, the dead robber; glanced in the direction of the churchyard, where lay a new-made “and worse. You could go 'way-—a while, and then come—back."” He paused; his eyes hardened. “But time yu've got t' come clean.” The eyes of the other turned every direction except toward the man addressing him. A moment of silence “Where's Belden?” asked, The other started: open window--a bit might have seemed, “He didn't show know." “Did they know who y'n-—-are?” The man addressed glanced down at the huddled body on the floor; frowned in the direction of Eagle hollow. “Cattle like them-—h--]!" The woodsman frowned at the words, but apparently decided to pass them over, “Then-—nobody needs t' know.” He dropped a half-opened hand toward the body of the fallen robber. “He's enough t' satisfy Jerry Brown, and one more mark ag'in’ ‘lm won't make no difference t' Black Bogus now." Still watching the window, as well as the man leaning on the door of the safe, he picked up the ruins of the Jack suddenly the as it glanced at uneasily, up, that's all 1 TIL] Tn) Ivory-handled six-gun—being careful to hunt the pieces that had scattered about the room--and dropped them all into the pocket of his hunting blouse; lifted the tall hat from the floor and held it forth; motioned toward the open window, The other took the hat: put it on with curious deliberation; stared hard at the scattered money; stepped around the body of his dead associate; crossed the floor and, closely followed the woodsman, who still him narrowly, crawled through window ang In apparent ness, as if waiting to be told what to do next, The the stood woodsman, little rankled offered clemency—an that had cost him much to make—had no dropped to the ground ing the night. Except at Uncle Nick 8, where Mrs. Curry probably lay tossing with anxiety, not a candle was alight, He ¢ the window and turned the stolid figure in front of him osed to Belden off and take t' the When P think almin' t' if time's woods the up, I'm shotgun and rouse the villuge. This house will he put under guard t'night, and t'morrow all that he money will where It ough’ t' be'n of ago -—g crying before long mountain girl the night and his v “and if ¥'n the } window mind old his and © crossed Glee grew never clean.” A black scowl] bearded e of the other; his eves glared dan- swept the fae gerously, Warhope- the bound boy but mas- and, with the alr of 8a man who bowed to circumstances, strode across yard, nursing his shattered hand and fumbling the elab- orate frock coat about him outburst, the All unknown to the woodsman there lay concealed In that same frock coat another weapon-—a small single-shot pistol of heavy callber that thugs of the underworld often carried, deadly | of the At the it dipped snatched tance——a that knew nothing brink of the yard, just weapon the men about where to the little park, he suddeny whiried with ing to shoot no light at Even his and hav almost right hand with his left, the have done with shattered with : i all, shot « closed what he could gun-—-the woodsman's blouse and passed betwee real scorched t! his left Ore watched arm and his side at the brink of of shot-—his attempt—knew that it and dashed away up the uched the yard the success he last desperate that led into the jaws of Eagle It all occurred in the flick of an in- stant Amazed at the treachery, the sprang out of the dim the window He snatched out his re- 7) 7 f 0 i “Square,” the Other Snarled, “a Word the Devil Invented t' Throw Men Off Guard.” volver and was just straining a step in pursuit when, from somewhere in the yard behind him, there came a low cry ~~his name-so faint as to leave a doubt that he had heard. It froze him into a listening statue, It came ngalp—a woman's cry borne upon the breath of the night. He would have known that voice among shouting thousands, He turned and bounded down the yard toward the gate, Up from the gate she came, half. running, half-reeling, but before he could reach her she stopped, stood for a moment groping with her hands, drooped forward and fell with her face upon the grass, (TO BE CONTINUED.) mart Outfit for Warm Spring Days of Black Rep—Hat of Green Straw. One of the Parisienne who straw shows of brimless the and several frowns, American same Street, the chemise of for model (in coutlike in Women are some designer's costumes One In especial is a magpie combination, A of bluck rep is open over a tunie of bund bottom It is white of the lavishly black the traced in pockets cuffs trimmed The collar, a rather large coat collar effec t, is In the plain white and large turn-back pitch the are muterial, Another costume deserving of atten niso by Georgette, It of is named Florida brown and beige mixture to mateh., — Georgette Costume of Black Rep With a Tunic of Embroidered White Organdie, Cuffs, Collar and Pocke! Flaps to Match of the Organdie. The Hat Is of Green Straw With Trim. mings in Many Bright Shades. pa rly a SAriy sin or rap effe #0 that one ap ppenrs to he dressed with ven if the joep particular care o garment is really in one | hag nu A black satin dress i * x] mnt » 1 ¥ { 3 gieeveless cape snapped onto a line # line of embroidery ich runs from the shou! an embroidered the hip line and lers and ¢ eg the X. the skirt s CADE Bons at ene ons a lanir tioht of - long tight sleoves trimmed with the ime emhbhro give the effect of a eon Bich ig indeed the cage dery nplete costume Brief Fashion Notes for Women Who Care coruscate today, intricate patterus. brilliants, a mo- not coruscate Heels only in Spotted fur Is being nsed In notice uhle quantities wWrans bits of this are highly darn. You may have your stock water, Monkey halr, pretty well Ite latest use is suede, may fushein to American Beauty. in deft Inlays or appliques, The hem line, settled and unsettled n dozen times, still remains pretty much goas-you-please for frocks Some of these In fashion. go up in front. Egyptian Winsome Accessories Appeal to All Women that accessories loom large In im nation, Earrings Red and White Shown for Sports Costumes tibia 4 taint Red and white are a favored com. i wear, Mode! here shows red flannel f canton crepe, Lavish Fur Trimmings Used on Rich Materials hes wen ithe hange in the COniLs, Buttons Important in Dress Decorations ‘ & ’ * fit 1 ot fui small, are on all black handsomely to the with 1d decorative some heavy, style of rhine of circles, and and are seer Aamonds models im «, sparingly nt up most ening 2 Rowns ace, tulle, mpler frocks. tuh fnckers ittons that dresses tor ven are geen are lovely and riate They are of white in colors and decorated of pearl, : are quite long and of the filigree type semi-precious stones. Both blue, t new color, and a brilliant red called E¥pPsy are a feature of Jewelry. The newest envelope bags have foh beads or brilliants which to a tiny pocket just hold a gay chiffon set with powder the costume are attached large enough handkerchief, to Tunic Models in Crepe Tunle models in figured of many and varied design. is especially good in the ured materials is straight crepes are One that Inrger fig almost to space for the afternoon display of the design. A circular flounce, possibly bor- dered or bound with a narrow line of plain material, leaves a few inches of skirt below. This is usually in the plain material, An Unusual Hat A little hat of black silk is some. what square in shape and has a most unusual trimming. Wide strands of around the crown ald kept in place These strands are knotted loosely at the side and fall over the edge of the brim. They are finished with balls of green silk thick. ly studded with nall heads, A 5 HAS Care of Stove Wash your stove with ammonia wa. ter before polishing, Then add some turpentine to the polish, which should be very thin. Rub first with a cloth, then brush, then rub hard with a cloth again and you can see your face on the stove. Best results are obtained when the stove is only slightly warm. i i | i i i i i PERRET OOOP PVP PPI HOME HINTS } AND DIET By INEZ SEARLES WILLSON Porro lp rp lp pip lp brn lp pr ip lr rir lire §&. 1044, Western Newspaper Union) CHEESE COOKERY Cheese Is cooked when it Is melted, and it melts at a comparatively low temperature, therefore factors must be taken into consideration when preparing dishes in which it is one of the ingredients. The cheese should be finely divided, either” by grating or shaving In very thin slices. When well ripened it grates esslly, but new cheese, although soft, may be broken into small bits. Old cheese is usually a few cents a ponnd more than the new, but as its flavor is developed, Its Is I give the desired these miore highly economy, us legs wil taste, As a high temperature or long rook igh and stringy materials should with use ing render cheese to foud before they other be are combined peppers and ci pep splendid flavor it ns they green with er cooks i ings to use are cheese b require on He to make them tender boiled In first in a little wa butter When macaron eating and cheese or similar potatoes au gratin or Ggishes, of the in should not one shoul conscicus only plquant flavor of the cheese the » EANCP There be, us there so frequently i fact tone} Ts +f toe gps 1 > 3 » ps of tough heese J ‘ fie the protein has been of «« 1) | § 4 d then improper methods white sauce Is made an the hecse is completely melted before the sauce is poured over the potatoes or heen result macaroni 4180 4 1 A or wil not COOK ec wiuet will be a of food the hed more digestible article It is a frequent complaint t hat It is 3 ‘ng 8 clieese which and while y readily grated ‘store™ Americas cheese is one of ommonly purpo f cookery Las a has a sharp fia al is soft old, it ise] for gener When sew, it flavor When and mild vor and Is easily gra are many which very There variet! ported cheese are ava cities and nglish dairy cheese is one of is very similar to the Ameri + i heddar except that it is hard the larger grated. It is a the Amer er and therefore easily trifle 4 more expensive than AD Among those cheeses which are as a supplement Roguefort, which used to het woud, we mbert trong Brie find are characterize stinetd odor and d PROTEINS AND THEIR FUNCTION IN THE BODY Protein is to those substances contain nitroge import: nt const cause they bull the term epplied 1 _— Hn F114 They are ti mos nt i 1 body repair that which is the and penditure of muscular energy Te of the about 18 per cent It forms the basis of the } weur fear of our ordinas body average protein Sir other tissues fuel for carbo To of protein Protein may be utilized as the fats and of energy hydrates are sources an essarily expensive method, however To protein, and to protein slone, he longs the function of building and re pairing the body tissues, This the reason that protein must not be absent from the diet. Of course, it could pot be entirely absent most foods furnish a small of protein, but it should be unne« in because Proteins are found largely in that class of foedstuffs known as “pro tein rich foods.” These are either of animal or vegetable origin. The for mer Is found In meats, fish and the dalry products. The latter comes from the dried seeds of such plants as beans, peas and peanuts, Animal protein is expensive. Econ omy, therefore, demands that protein frem cheaper foods be substituted for meat, Milk is the best source of protein should have a diet in which milk plays an important part. There is less pro tein in milk than either fat or sugar, but It is of an especially valuable kind. Children require more protein In proportion to thelr size than adults because they not only have tissue to be repaired, but they are increasing the size of the body structure. The normal diet, which maintains an Individual In health, will be found to supply sufficient protein, provided care Is taken to include those foods known to be rich in protein. The housewife's problem of plan ning well-balanced meals is simplified by a knowledge of what protein means to the body and what foods are abundant sources of this valuable food principle. The Department of Agriculture will furnish bulleting based upon food studies which will be found to be very helpful
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