IT WAS AN EASY TASK WALTER J. DELANEY (® by W. G, Chapman.) OW did I come here?’ mur- mured Ralph Norton, and turned in his bed and gazed out through the window of & cheerless, sparsely furnished room. Far as he could see the sluggish civer wound In and out a low marshy stretch, Barges loaded with coal moved lazily along... Beyond a group of dilapidated factories and shipyards was the city. It recalled the last fad- ing picture presented to his consclous- pess, how long since he kmew not, but that problem was Instantly solved. “We found you outside, where you had fallen into a cinder pit,” spoke a melodious volce, and Ralph turned his glance to see, seated near his bed, a young girl sewing She was poorly, She wore few articles of her hair was worn without attention to fluff or flummery, but the repose of her face, the kindly gentle eyes arrested the attention of the invalid and held it riveted. “You have been there unconscious,” she went on. aot m the doctor says, left ankle is broken.” Ralph winced as, moving the mem- ber in question, he was promptly made aware that it was not in normal con- dition. “You but neatly dressed. adornment, sweet four days, “You must ove, for your me,” sald strange are strangers to lalph weakly, “and this is a place. I rec all wandering alml about the docks with my suitcase.” “That is here, safe,” spoke the girl “We found it by your side. You must have stumbled and fallen. The doctor I called was at first serious bruise on your head, but he said this morning that all danger had passed for that and you would have the broken limb only to trouble you.” “Only,” der his breath, and then sheer weak- ness caused him to close his eyes and his mind drifted hazlly, His thoughts took in a present very anhappy and forlorn He had left his home after a quarrel with is wealthy uncle, to make hls own way in the world. Alas! it had been a hard, awakening experience for the disappointed young man. He found false friends, hard knocks, wag brushed aside in hls efforts to work by men with a “punch” as as those “with a pull,” He had to confess that he had not the training to combat in the journalistic 8sly bout the condition, had secure well arena than he. He had come from home with a very good outfit, and his helped him get several with a over, however, he lost sition. No ered. money ran and, se off some of his ef debts, placed the rest In a sults was city-weéaried as he v lessly. Ile had a vague ing some himself and forget his old tions, Near the spot where he found himself his mishap here he was, dressiness had good assign jouraal , sary nents season society his po new ones off out fects to settle Ase laiph place where he vain now helple Apparently he was not friendless, how for his environment suggested that he was under the charge of a faithful and attractive nurse, It was dusk when Ralph again. He observed a light In next room and made out his nurse and a weazened, elfished-faced old man conversing. “I am poor, very poor,” the latter was whining. “I cannot afford ex- pense, If he has any." “No, uncle,” spoke the girl definite ly, “I know from his ravings while In fever his whole story, and It Is a pitiful one. uncle, he himself will surely find some way to pay the surgeon when he is well. As to the little he costs us, the way we live, you can surely spare that for the sake of sweet charity.” “Charity! charity!” groaned the old man. “Who gives me charity? No, no, I tell you I am poor, poor! See how miserably I am obliged to live See how hard 1 work in the city! He must pay—pay! “He will, when he recovers” de- clared the young girl, “Oh, uncle! would you drive him out, possibly to become crippled for life, because of neglect? Be humane, for my sake; I will work the harder for you.” “Ha! he has struck your fancy, eh?” gnarled the old man, The girl blushed hotly, but she said, with girlish dignity: “The memory of the poor brother who died bids me be kind to the stranger.” The old man grumbled, but his com. panion held to her point. He exacted a promise from her that she would see if the suitcase did not contaln some belongings that might be sold to pay the way for his unwelcome guest, It did not take long for Raiph to understand that the miserly Galbraith, as he learned his name to be, was na miser for whom his nlece slaved. He had some business in the city In the scrap-iron line, Within two days Ralph was able to sit up. Then the girl, Ottila, In some way got a palr of crutches, and Inside of a week he was able to move to a bench outside the house and hobble around. He had unpacked his belongings from the suitcase. Recalling the con. versation he had overheard, he did up the dress sult that had done vast = 1 come h 1, and ever, awoke the Bee, y ” service In perience, of it, his soclety or two, watch he wore, a that did not go. rassed cheap timepiece She seemed embar and placed her In a false ished. corners she provide amount had to cut in meals from the uncle allowed the her voted nurse wooed his mind from all thoughts save interest, and then deep gratitude and finally love. served that Galbraith voraBly was disposed toward him, more Then this, Ottlla He missed a gold necklace that had once worn. the proceeds had gone to Galbraith as If coming from their patient, was stirred. in a great state of excitement, He showed Ralph a newspaper advertise ment Norton cldedly to his cating with a certain in twenty-four hours that his uncle had a fortune, law firm. With- Ralph died he sent Galbraith a check for a lib- eral amount. hen there was a royal gift for falthful nurse. Accom- panying it was a letter, telling her of h love. his note. It bade far eclrele. It bride would a brief the from here came him removed forget obscure girl 80 social he would find some fitting lass and that they his hoped in his be happy. When Ralph went in quest of the Ga'braiths he found the old house on own © the deserted and ndoned For a y« hoped Wealth river abar 1, walt ed and its anticl- ughts fixed always upon woman sfriended him | is dis. quar he watche had pated charm, with his ever and who had be not tress and whose loyalty ty had won his devotion. Then one day, year first meeting with Ottlla, an Raiph, It Just a visitor came to bralth, arrayed decently, almost gorgeou t licked profit, You usiness.” he ¢ with a shrewd grin, “hence, some It was for the sake of my nlece, iad vl 1 forget cried “Where her m his seat questioned Galbral searching for her for been hing 1 who ged wt char Speak out, man ilked been at a s¢ along hool study- “Ottlia A Year, bered poor she Is And ’ fondly now, ana within folded In his arms his da the hour R ur lalph Magistrate Held t to Letter of the Law Over 100 years ago, Geering In sketches of rural English life, recently republished, a farmer living near Tilehurst wood had more than once missed a fat duck from his flock and after a while be- came convineed that the robber was no fox, but of the two-legged human variety, The village constable was informed and on the lookout: and & was not long before he able to make an arrest. He found the thief in the wood, entirely off guard The lazy fellow was pounced upon lying on the ground fast asleep, with a duck beneath him, and, though he protested he knew nothing about the bird, he was quickly handcuffed and taken before the nearest magistrate, He was charged with the robbery, the stolen property, as the constable tri- umphantly sald, being found upon him. But his worship soon decided that, as he must be ruled by the evidence, the case could not go before a fury. “You see, Mr, Constable,” he pointed out gravely, “in your charge yon sald the duck was found upon the prisoner, and now you tell me the man was found upon the duck! He must be set at liberty and the property re- stored to him.” It was done: and a bewildered but exultant good-for-nothing ate stolen duck for supper In complete security, relates Thomas some was List of Parasites Made An important step has been taken in routing the army of flukes, tape- worms and other animal parasites that are likely to prey on vitals, All of these “worms"™ from every part of the world, though it Is chiefly in the troples that such pests abound, have been grouped, classified and de- scribed by the United States publie health service In a very complete key catalogue. The publication is of ex- treme professional Importance to health officers, physicians and medi- cal students, for It Is so arranged that it enables them to recognize any such parasites with a minimum of effort and study. Daddys Evening <r ls BONNER | Wenn. COPYRGAT 87 WHTIAN MIWIAPLE Uh ON LEOPARD’S COMPLIMENT “I have just received a compliment, other was “Indeed,” some of the zoo, “and what sald the 7” some of did not “What is a others compliment? asked, for they “A sald the and haughtily, “is a of praise, “If any one compliments means that that person is saying, or compliment," flattering things about “A compliment {s always nice, be- “Oh,” sald the animals in their dif- “Now,” sald the ones who had what the word meant but wanted to hear about the compliment, “now,” they repeated, “tell us the “I will tell it to you gladly,” sald the Leopard, as he paced up and down “We're glad that you're glad to tell the other animals. “Pray begin.” “The keeper,” “was speaking ments ago. “You all know what a person is, I imugine? “A creature arms and Leopard, few sald the to a person a mo- with two who talks a and who laughs in a two legs and lot of funny funny 0 words, way.” “Yes, is, for know what a keeper Is a the others. “Well,” con tinted the Leopard, keeper this person some we all the person person, too,” “the was hb - p— ra rotbgr “Then He Looked at Me.” it me something asn't akes me not to stoop to be keeper, “In fact It them all realize that the Leopard Is not of your little lap dogs, nor even a friendly big old pet.” “Well,” sald the all depends on your idea of a that's all.” course.” feel is 80 nice to have one other an inent, “YF “creatures the Leopard differently agreed, about com- pliments “Wi at is praise to one may not be praise to another, “But 1 ght compli thou that was a great ment, and I was mightily ple "HS d “Of course af I am a big leopard I wouldn't be just a little bit “If 1 am to be ple all I am going to be mightily pleased ns befits my rank and station as you might say. “Oh yes, right.” So pleased going ased at that compliment was all the Leopard began once more pacing up and down his yard and say- ing to himself: “He will never have cause to make any other sort of a speech about me. “The keeper ig right in what he and he will always have to say the same, “I, the Leopard, will see to that” Marilyn Got the Candy Two-year-old Marilyn accompanied her parents to the home of a friend for dinner. Following the dinner the host passed a dish of candy around The entire group of ndults was so Interested in conver sation that they completely forgot lit by, wistfully watching the candy dish. Finally Marilyn piped up to host : “Mr. Smith, don't you some more candy?” Her parents were shocked, but Mar {lyn got the candy. —- Little Sister Knew The new minister was around get ting acquainted. He wns speaking to the small daughter of the house, “You say your sister, Helen, Is the eldest? And who comes after her? “Oh, there's a different fellow al most every night.” Fall Silhouette | Materials Are Rich in Hue and Texture; Acces- sories Important. Day by day in many ways, design So far, little change in the has been observed, says a writer in the Detroit News, sgllhouette fashion and embroidery, Jumper frocks, bouffant lines for young girls, and of the other features that have are to early styles for au- tumn, And the woman who wishes to than and cure that accessories are more 060 per cent of her modigshness, should be chosen with skill and as to their fitness, The sports the most part pastel shaded short skirts models, which executed In woolen fabrics, and high waists, are sometimes Indicated at the only by a bolero. These suits ally consist of a two-plece over Is worn a fulldength coat. Some- times a new effect is obtained by the addition of a walstcoat, which trims a plain frock or is worn attached to a long coat. This walstcoat is general- ly executed In a chine or striped wool en fabric and is the most {important of the collection's detalls. It Is sleeve- less and cut right open on the sides where it fastens with a single button. When It is attached to the nonexistent at the back, starting the sides of the front as lovely peach colored consists of an are for beige or have which back gener- which only from on a model, kasha alo straight very which fn plaid Ww | F—— The most current form of the after noon ensemble consists of a long vel vet, I tirely lined with t t white crepe, p or molre white and worn laced over a a long unie ’ row fourrean, whicl hes the co There are several such models as well as an apprec lined with number of coats The tu ty {able white crepe, nic is Riso VAr “Hi lpy ov Hing 1 i fe usly colors such repented the fourrean and In # 8s shorter than the white ones more fullness on the sides has Dressler afternoon frocks are « The 0 fle GR. 3} nret comprises t} ree } satin, dresses trimmed with } bodices often blot mck and the fullness of the ski ch is obtained by sem! front, afternoon detdch panels, Is placed In smartest these a bin Motion Picture Player “ Dorothy Gulliver, popular motion picture actress has adopted the latest English fad-—a punting coat of red cloth, edged with white silk braid. Miss Gulliver finds the smart jacket useful and attractive for sports wear of all kinds. Silver and Gold Cloth Used for Evening Wraps Evening wraps are made of silver and gold cloths and of metal bro- cades. Phey are the most flattering additions to the wardrobe, for they and entirely they have satisfac. are wanted themselves lady in this respect. Of course, the Spanish shawls re- main ever popular and this season they are dene in silver and gold hro- eaded effects which, combined with white and sometimes with colors, gerve to give the utmost of a samptu- ousness of effect. Then there are the evening coats of brocaded materials. Some of them have hoods, Others keep thelr own contour and line with- out the addition of any hat, assuming, as they should, that an evening wrap {& destined to be worn without any or with the slightest of head coverings. Chic for Fall Wear in Line of Sport Wraps For fall wear the garment here shown is one of the latest styles. It ls of brown and tan plaid with a tan | falling to a peint at the hem of the Pajama Suits Inspired For the mate friends or home, spired by one's intl hour with for dim tea even Paris likes the pajama sult, the richly ornamented of the { hinese Molyneaux eatin and used a sliver pink backing to and straight blouse of ma sults. These ing strap under the In the scorned trousers trouser leg taut quar length flaring coat this costume georgette embrold every shade, A more practical pajama signed by has a straig! ade in which Clilnese Th Direcoll of slik bro« inating color. he bl gath extremely feminine ruffle ered into ankles cuffs on the blac » two pleces of Three thing stand out new with great Hstinctness fashions on {ine «d vogue of sheer fabrics %, second is the favor all shades of red are re- third is the reappearance used r trimming purposes us for effort that Is ' well The being made to meness is successful liners themselves are the new models there more variety, and a more lav- use of decoration. From Paris so far as mi Colincl- for introduc its new from the beloved of age and for plain felt hats. with the revival of ostrich millinery pu the feather boa. In it Is quite different ostrich boa dearly of a certain rposes is | English women era. Charming Sports Coats Are in Striped Effects A fashion that had its origin at the ing a vogue on this side of the Atlan- tic. It Iz only u few weeks since the first cardigan jacket, knitted of the finest wool, made its appearance at Deauville. At present these smart lit tle sports coats in brilliant or pastel striped effects are in evidence where fashionable women assemble, wise stripes are something of a novelty and In the brief period since their in troduction have unusually popular, Pink and green in a soft almond tone are put together In various ways this season and form a combination of colors that is considered extremely smart. The shades, however, are al ways very delicate and in their soft tones remind one of the subtle colors that give such beauty to Itallan scarfs and shawls, Cross. become Higher Waistlines The walstline, like the thermometer, js credping up again. In prder to se cure this effect some designers are showing models in which the skirt is dovetailed Into the bodice. That ls, the upper part of the skirt is cut in points which end on the yoke of the bodice. Ruffles on Sleeves Double ruffles with a band of ribbon or organdie between, make a charm ing variation for the new full sleeves, THE KITCHEN (gu 1926, Western Newspaper Union.) The courage to be just, the cour- age to be honest, the courage to resist temptation, the courage 10 do one's duty this COUrs= age that characterizes the high- est order of manhood and womane hood--it is the courage without which no great or permanent suce cess in life is achieved —Bamuel Bmiles. is moral NEFRESHING DRINKS Mint is so refreshing in flavor and when used as a garnish, thateven the word reminds us of delicious drinks. The fa- mous mint juleps of the South were ususlly made with liquor, but may serve a drink nlces with nothing but pleas- ure in the consequences, Mint Cup.—Express the juice from five lem add the leaves from a one and one-half one-half cupful let stand thirty serving pour into plece of ice and ones Ons, cupfuls of and of water, and minutes, Just before a pitcher over a large sugar cover Put a sprig of mint in the glass or a bunch in the pitcher for garnish Pineapple Lemonade.— Make a by boiling one cupful of sugar and two cupfuls of water n minutes, add the juice of three lemons can of pineapple ; and add four cupfuls of ice water, Ever Ready Lemonade.—Add a cup- of sugar to two cupfuls of water boll together nutes ; add 1 of lemon juice, cool hird of a cupft ar. Keep in g it upfu turn into a ja ind serve w slices of top of each top of the sirup and a grated coal, strain twelve ml ur the ice th few fresh lemon for a garnish, Chocolate Milk Shake. squares of Melt four i chocolate, add fuls of sugar unsweetened one and three-fourths ¢ inch of salt; g constantly, , Cgol and put int , 1 For chocolate half tablespoonful one egg and two-thirds of a nilk, with two tablespoon- L pped ice ford Eve Nog. This only not refreshin Beat ver 4 le AA ! » ’ one egg for each IEE, AGG a inch of salt, few Beat shsorbed the sugar. To drops of well un- d separate the in the white ¢ if desired with rind, and sufficient glass. Use iced water julce is used Some Choice Recipes. this recipe: palate as it sounds: Stuffed Pork Chops — Have pork well butter and eggs and or salt. Roll In cracker cru en egg and fry in on both sides. Now place In a baking pan cover with the following: of tomatoes, chopped, one tablespoonful of butter, a teaspoonful of sugar and one of salt. Fasten together with a tooth- pick before frying and bake until oughly well done Olive Salad.—Take olives, two and can one small onion thor- one cupful of toned cupfuls of celery chopped fine, four hard-cooked eggs diced fine. Mix with a cupful of may- onnaise and serve on lettuce Raisin Fudge Cake. one-half {ream together cupfuls of brown f cupful of butter, yolks, one cupful of four ounces of melt- one-half cupful each of hot water and sour milk, two and one half cupfuls of flour, one teaspoonful of soda, one-half teaspoonful of cinna- mon and one-fourth teaspoonful of cloves. Bake In sheet pan in moderate Cover with bolled frosting, using the two egg whites and two cupfuls of adding water to moisten and boll to a thread, pouring over the beat. en egg white, Sprinkle a half cupful of blanched almonds over the top of the cake. Vegetable Curry.-—Mix one and sugar and one-hal add two chopped raisins ed chocolate, ER oven, one cupful and peas together Pour them one capful of white sauce, one lemon juice, one- of curry powder, in the white sauce. On a mashed over fourth teaspoonful make a border and brown In Pour the vegetable curry Serve Cored apples cooked and filled with of chopped nuts, raisins marmalade, then covered with & way of serving wel.
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