YEARS (® by D. J. Walsh.) AROLINE DAY came out of the office of the famous specialist with the feeling of a prisoner who has been handed' a re prieve. She stood a moment staring at the street, dazed by the light and J that increasing buoyancy in her breast where for so long had peen leaden heaviness. Then without any clear jdea of the direction she should take she started to walk toward the near. est corner, A cab had taken her there, but she had not requested that it wait, know- ing that she could call another, But after Doctor Levinson had got through with her she decided to walk. Well women always walked, She was a well woman. Such was the great specialist's pro- pouncement, but she had come to the city prepared to hear something else, Old Doctor Jenkins at home, whom she had relied upon for many years, hed warned her of the worst, Now, che knew that old Doctor Jenkins had been mistaken, Those symptoms, that wt a SCN bate ian ao queer click in her heart, meant no sudden cessation of life. In time they “might prove fatal, but Doctor Levin- son had assured her that with proper care she would live ten years, at least, Ten years instead of ten days! Ten wonderful years, Ten years that she could be sure of, lived without that awful uncertainty of instant oblivion spoiling every moment! She would make the most of ten years, she would have some of those things she had always wanted to have and had lately felt there was no use in her buying. Now her money was more than sufficient for ten Years. In fact, she could scarcely use half of it in that time, Turning the corner she came hat shop burgeoning with millinery. There was one hat which charmed her instantly—a brown wreathed | with little pink flowers and thin green Why shouldn't she wear such Ones to n woodsy leaves, a hat now instead of the black which had seemed to expregs her own impending fate? That fate was re- moved. She had ten years before her, She went in and bought the hat and put it on and took the black hat away in a bag. “1 ought to have a new coat to gO with this,” she thought, “I guess I'l get me one. Here is a good place.” Half an hour later she had bought a graceful envelope coat of the same | woodsy brown as her hat. Not until she was out on the street again pass. ing a window-mirror did she realize the change that this new apparel had made in her. Indeed, for half a min- ute she could not believe that the slender women with the dark and eyes and hair and colorful cheeks was her. self, Suddenly a new sensation seized her. She was hungry. A restaurant gign invited her and she went In and ordered such food as had heen denied her far months—a broiled steak and potatoes, bread and butter and coffee. As she ate she took note of the other people. At a table in the farthest corner with his back to her sat a man with tired shoulders drooping in his ghabby coat. Beside him sat n small boy of three and one-half who had been crying, who seemed to have a cold and to whose face the man was applying a handkerchief. A bowl of bread and milk was before the child, a bow! of soup before the man The forlorn helplessness of the palr impressed Caroline. There was some- thing familiar about them, too, and when, having finished their meal, the man arose, thrust a cap upon the child’s head and led him toward the door past Caroline’s table she arose quickly to her feet. Why, Will Morrow I" she exclaimed. “What are you doing here?” He didn’t know her until he had given her a careful look, and then his sad, young face broke into a smile of delight at seeing her, “Junior and I are going back on this next train,” he said, glancing at his watch, “You know I brought him up to my sister's, but stic’s siek and the doctor thinks she won't ever be any better, 1 couldn't leave Junior there avhere there's trouble enough al- ready, so I'm taking him back home to Mrs, Todd's.” “An’ 1 do’ wanty go!” cried Junior, beginning to cry again, “1 don’t know as I blame him,” Car. oline said, “It's the best 1 ean do by him,” Will Morrow sighed. “It has been rough sledding for both of us since his moth- er died. If my ‘sister had been able to have him there was a job out at Wilshire 1 was going to take. But 1 can't leave him alone there at Mrs, Todd's.” “It's too bad,” Caroline murmured. ou're looking fine, Miss Day” Will said. “Going back on this train?” “No, 1 shall take the 4:10. 1 want to do a little more running around.” Caroline watched the man and child as they passed from the restaurant, Then she returned to her food, “1 guess I'll get me a dress to go with this hat,” she thought. “Taffeta. I've always wanted a light taffeta, And they're wearing a foulard again.” She was excited, full of hope as she set forth in search of the silk. How odd things were! She had come to town t ceive a verdict, and had in. stead a surprise package handed out ten beautiful years. So, taking death home with her she was taking some new clothes, She had known Will for years. had gone to school to her when he was a little boy. him, but after she got that kink in her the boy was like heart. He hadn't grinned much to- day, though, poor baby. Todd's, that, Junior had a reputation of runping away, and then she whipped him. Caroline had been going by one day when she was switching Junior home. She remembered how red and Junior, smarting and in tears, had still protested against returning with her, Too bud to spoil a like that!’ He would grow up to be a smart man if he could have education and a proper chance, The next ten years would make or mar him. The next ten years! ed, She had ten years to put to some good Used apd there was money enough for two, Se a S— Caroline was Very tuoughtful all the way back bome—thoughtful and yet Lappy, too. Her mind was full of plans, her heart full of hope, Loaded with pleasant parcels she walked from the station to her own house— the pretty little white house on the quiet street which she had left that morning as if forever. She switched on the lights and looked around her, Welcome was ev- erywhere and quiet and repose, Too wuch repose. A well woman needed a little more work, a little wore bustle, That big sunny room upstairs next to hers would be fine for a child—a boy. And she had a chestful of old things that would make delightful little pants and blouses— Suddenly dropped parcels on the davenport and went to the tele- phone. She called a number, and got a reply in Will Morrow's voice, “Oh, Will,” she sald joyfully. “Come right And Junior, I've Caroline over, bring Ancient Parsee Rites in England’s Capital The council chamber of Caxton hall, London, was recently the scene of the strangest ritual that ever has taken place within its walls, The occasion was the initiation into the Parsee religion of the five chil dren of Mr. Shapur}i Sakiatvala. Such rites have only once before been per- formed In England. Until they had through this leceremony Mr. Saklatvala’s children— Dorab, age nineteen; Dhunbar, seven- teen: Beram, fifteen; Kaikhoshro, twelve, and Jevanbal, eight—had not the right to call themselves Parsees The ceremony had been delayed long- ér than is usual in the Parsee family because Mr. Saklatvala only recently became aware that it could be per- formed outside India. ~ Mr. Saklatvala's two Dhunbar and Jevanbal, were first initiated. After being bathed they entered the ball clothed In white silk trousers, colored skull caps, while muslin shawls and black sandals, Seating themselves on a platform covered with a white sheet at the feet of R. R. Desai and Dr. Homi Dastoor, the officiating priests, who were clad entipely in white robes, prayers Avesta, one of the dead Persian lan- guages, were chanted over them for several minutes, to their feet, the children discarded their muslin shawls, and with the assistance of donned the Sudra, or sacred vest, which is never again discarded night or day. Further prayers were recited. been daughters, lising they then received, and held in their hands, the Kustl, or sacred thread, a strong white cord, and with’ the priests’ hands covering their own for was continued, the priests at one point jerking the right hand of the girls, Immediately afterward the cords were tied around their waists and priests, A further period of sitting on the floor, in which coconut and rice were sprinkled on their heads, was fol- lowed by the branding of the girls on the forehead with a spot of Tilly, a thick, reddish paste, which glows between the eyes, This marked the completion of the ceremony. The initiation of the boys was con- ducted on precisely similar lines, Only their clothes differed. They wore white trousers of Khadder cloth, a material hand woven and hand spun, and black skull eaps. Through- out the ceremony sandalwood and in- cense burned In a silver urn as a good omen for the future, At the conclusion the young Parsees placed Incense In the urn, and the gar. lands of flowers round their necks were sprinkled with rose water from a sliver bottle on a sliver tray. Needs a Pilot “Bill Bittles ig a strikin’ person- ality,” chuckled Old Pat Nelson, “but all he ever strikes is snage'-Farm and Fireside. Dull Talk to her—a surprise package containing i Blunt statements usually have sharp edges.—Farm and Fireside, op -_ ists approaching grade crossings, wr DO BIG BUSINESS Estimated $100,000,000 Paid Direct to Farmers for Prod- uce This Season. Roadside markets have done 8 roaring business during this touring season and a conservative estimate places at $100,000,000 the produce that motorists will buy direct from the in 1027. estimate is on reports from road cars of the A. A. A, and from many of the individual clubs of the National Motor federation, Re ports disclose that roadside marketing has re sive development in some states than farmers hig based while elved more inten in others, the growth of the movement is essentially on a national scale, Business of Importance. *This Is an aspect of the national business created by is assuming major importance,” Thomas P. Henry, president American Automobile association, declared. “At the present rate © growth it should become a half-billion-dollar business within a few years” Mr. Henry fact that in order for the farmer and his cash customers, the motorists from the city, to reap the full benefit from the facilities afforded by the roadside market. certain abuses had to be elimi nated. He said: “The farmers, as far as our reports indicate, deal honestly with their clients, and it Is vot their fault if dishonest traders from the city rent corners at country crossroads and sell to unsuspecting motorists produce purchased in, city markets, and at much higher prices than that produce could command In the city. This i «till going on, but it can easily be if all the follow the example of states such as New Jersey, Massachusetts, Ithode Island and others, in which roadside market. ing associations have been set up. These organizations will not only in crease business, but they will be able to eliminate the dishonest trader.” Modify Farmers’ Feeling. The A roadside trading has done much in the post few years to modify the lin- gering antagonism of the farmers to- the city motorists, There is motoring that of the called attention to the states the “Meanest Motorist” Attention seems to be so focused on finding the “meanest motorist” that one has little time to look for the most courteous driver. A recent incl The driver in question had been backed out and permitted the other man to take the place, “You're foolish. You could have beaten him into that space,” said a friend who was riding with him, “Yes, I could have beaten him all right, but he found the place first.” To the motorist who has seen this incident enacted hundreds of times with an altogether different ending, this anecdote probably will be proof that the age of miracles has not passed, Roadless Automobiles Trackless street cars having become a reality, attention now turns to the development of the roadiess motor vehicle. The introduction of balloon tires is believed to be the beginning of this form of travel. Cgrs now can negotiate with comfort roads that for. merly were lmpossible, New meth ods of spring euspension are being experimented with; so it may be pos. sible for the body of a car to remain virtually level while the four wheels adjust themselves to all copditions, BOG OGEG HOO UNGOOUNONLUT Rr 8 Obsolete Car Models Had Proper Designs Automobile body designers are looking for new thoughts, new ideas, new conceptions, They have gone so far as to borrow lines from bonis, Walstlines are the latest, Concave effects making thelr appearance, race is on. jut an are The old-timer has a gestion to make, Why back to some of the on models now obsolete? He thinks it would be a good idea to face the fact that the discarded mod- els of many than A little memory tour may that he is about right, sug- not go lines o & o 2 o 2 Fe o o o o o o & o & o © © & makes were better looking their tions, present edi- show eleletotatotetotototatototete ote etele ie teieie Eliminate Door Rattle i i 1 It is often suggested that rubber be used to check the After watching mo torist endeavor to utilize this idea un car doors. one door jamb, as shown lo the drawing Stopping Auto.Door Rattle. and eliminated If necessary, two or three pieces can be used, depending space to be filled —G. A. Luers, Washington, D. C. in Popular Mechanics Maga- zine, the on Very Little Time Saved by Reckless Speeding Speeding saves only a few minutes and may result in an accident, accord- ing to the National Safety council. Tests made in various cities by motor panies Have shown that if two men drive along the same route at the same time for a dozen miles, one foi- jowing every safety rule and the other driving at a maximum rate of speed, the reckless operator saves only a few minutes, There is no doubt but what speed {= unquestionably a contributing cause of many accidents. Any one is likely to have an accident driving faster than 15 to 20 miles per hour (depend. ing on conditions) on any city street where the traffic is heavy or pedestri- ans are crossing, or where children are likely to run out, or at an inter gection or crossing where the view is obstructed, Moderate speed will per. mit the careful driver to avoid an ac- cident which would otherwise be un- avoidable, rr AUTOMOBILE ITEMS feted They hunt lions In automobiles now. If they're as fatal to lions as they are to pedestrians, they'll bag great game, .« 5 @ If science is so wonderful as It claims, why doesn't it make some ef- fort to cross the rubber plant with 8 steel plant and grow tires with metal rims? css Be sure you're right, then go ahead. You'll be able to collect damages if another car hits you in the intersec tion, provided you have 20 or 30 wit nesses. . 8 » re were 23,000 motor deaths In the country last year, or § per cent more than the year before, and it Is not belleved that the saturation point has yet been reached, : i 3 i i Feel Stiff and Achy? To be Well the Kidneys Must Thoroughly Eliminate Waste Poisons from the Blood. f OES every day find you lame, stiff and achy? Do you feel tired and drowsy —suffer nagging backache, head- ache and dizzy spells? Are the Rideey secretions | scanty and burning in passage? Know. then, that these are often signs of improper kidney action. 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