" When a Girl " By ANN LISLE A New, Romantic Serial Dealing With the Absorbing Problem of a Girl Wife CHAPTER CCCXXXIX. "Sherry's a wild Tin, and he's traveling all his well-known pailis with Virginia," I repeated after Tom 1 mechanically. "What do you mean?" . . -I mean," said Tom gravely, ••that Sheldon Blake is dangerous. I realize it's funny for me to take this tone. I know you have a few memories of me that make me look like a joke sitting here and haul ing Sheldon up to the bar of jus tice. But it's because I'm so grate ful to you for twisting my fool neck around so I could see how how darn worth while decent things are. "I'm not laughing at you," 1 in terrupted. "I'm not laughing at all. I'm nearer tears. I judged you so harshly once that I almost missed this side of you." "What made you hang on to your patience and give . me another chance?" "Jim," I replied simply, forced by Tom's deadly earnestness to give him the truth all unvarnished. "That makes my debt double," said Tom quietly, not taking the least offence at the Impersonal tone the man I had once considered him him would surely have tried to change. "Can't you do anything with that proud reckless sister of Jim? Can't he?" "I don't know," I replied. But you make me feel that we must." "You must indeed," murmured Tom earnestly. I've no right to call Shelly a rotter. I think if he'd ever had a square deal from my cousin Ewy he'd have been differ ent But she's always played him off against the other man and then thrown him Into the discard. He got tired of that no doubt, and it turned him bitter. Mast likely it gave him a warped idea of women and sent him off to play the game as mercilessly as little Evvy's always played it with him." "Yes," I said thoughtfully. "I can see that might be true." As a matter of fact there swept up from memory suddenly the whole panorama of the drive through the park Sheldon had given me back in the early days of my marriage. Evvy had stayed in our apartment and played checkers with Jim, whose ankle had gone back on him entire ly. And Sheldon, driving me down a path of birch and pine, had whis pered that I was a sweet little Lilac Lady, sweeter than he's ever guess ed. and that he couldn't see how he'd missed me all these months. lie STOPS HEADACHE, PAIN, NEURALGIA Don't Suffer! Get a dime pack age of Dr. James' Headache Powders. Tou car* clear your head and re lieve a dull, splitting or violent throbbing headache in a moment with a Dr. James' Headache Powder. This old-time headache relief acts almost magically. Send some one to the drug store now for a dime package and a few moments after you take a powder you will wonder what became of the headache, neu ralgia and pain. Stop suffering it's needless. Be sure you get what you ask for. ! Only One Walk-Over Store / y\ It has been brought to our attenjrfon that an im- t f \ pression prevails in certain quarters that we have . \ opened another store in Harrisburg. \ To correct this impression we desire to state that \ Walk-Over Shoes ( Are Sold f j \ : n . I \ Harrisburg \ Only At ' J 226 Market St. t f / Walk-Over Shoes in every one of their re- . I spective grades represent the maximum of quality I i of material and workmanship. \ /\ Regardless of the price you pay, when you buy A Walk-Overs, you buy the best shoe that* can be I purchased for that amount of money. In fact, ' & . grade compared to like grade, Walk-Overs are less expensive per pair. i J Over 800 l Skop . J "2 6 J I f~l^rrlst>u.rg I Market St / B \ A FRIDAY EVENING, i had flirted with me, though I'd al ways thought it was to bring him self in touch with Virginia and her ; family. "You can see that it might be true?" said Tom, taking up my phrase as I let my wits £o a-njoon ing. But his next words brought me back to the here and now. "Shelly doesn't care what happens to people. He's irresponsible and loyable. And if people got to talk ing about him and Virginia and she was divorced, do you think he'd marry her? Not he. Shelly's boy ish sweetness may be the casting vote to turn her against old Pat, who's a man. But it hasn't any real stuff to it—it won't protect her against the world." /" "Do you thing a weakling could appeal to Virginia?" I asked. "Why not?" asked Tom. and his eyes held mine. "Women do care for men who aren't worth it." "Is Pat worth it?" I asked. "I wish I were as worthy," ho replied, and then his hard, cynical eyes softened immeasurably, and he got to his feet to welcome Irma and Mrs. Hill back to the room. "I've had a splendid chat with Donna Anna, but you two girls look as if you'd had such a nice visit you've no need to envy us. "Mrs. Hill has promised to have lunch with me Saturday," said Irma Warren in great delight. "Please,, Mrs. Harrison, tell me you can come, too. I wish I dared interrupt the chess game to tell Uncle how happy I am —it is so splendid to feel that I'm making real friends in this big, strange city." Tom and I exchanged glances of enjoyment over the dear quaintness of her. It was refreshing to*realizo how much joy this young girl got ou< of the prospect of having a white-haired old woman as her luncheon guest. "Check!" sounded Mr. Haldane's voice. "Four moves and you have me. I'm off my game, sir. Would you take me on as a pupil?" replied Jipi, without the high excitement other games gambling games give him. This was the cue for Mr. Hal dane to insist., an a return dinner. And Irtna Warren got into a pretty pink flutter of excitement over her two engagements. But at mention of the luncheon Jim shook his head. "Hate to be a spoilsport," said he, "but I'm planning to take my girl off for the weekend Saturday." "Can't you postpone it?" asked Tom. "These three girls would prob ably have a fine time together. And we three men might take in a ball game if that appeals to Mr. Hal dane and you, Jimmie." "Sorry," said Jim firmly and with out consulting my preference. "But I've arranged for the,weekend, and I can't change my plans as they in volve my friends, the Cosbys." I bit my lips to keep from pro testing. I didn't want to go for a holiday with people who'd make nte feel a second fiddle when I could be with this group, where I was treat ed as a person of consequence. But I wouldn't assert myself and ex ploit the jealousy and pride I long to conquer. Shortly after that our evening broke up. As Mr. Haldane drove us home l had to postpone discussing with Jim the things that were on my heart. When we were back in our own apartment I plunged eager ly into a resume of what Tom had said about Sheldon Blake. "Virginia! Virginia!" said Jim. Bringing Up Father - Copyright, 1919, International News Service - Bg McManus VHAT DID TOO DO WITH <7Ol-0 JOHN rex. I . WHERSD WOO IKJ tTI L 1 DON'T TALX BACK - AN DON'T THAT' BOX HAb C'OX Of AN THROW IT OOT • I THROW THAT THE. | DON T 1 CONE A.LON<, AN'"bHOW TOO COME DINTT MOOR.E'& - TWNCB Of mine DOiNT v/ANT THAT Boyo LAKE-BIR! BE RODE - IJ| ME WHERE "YOU UPONTIL PHOTO IN IT" . 5 I | W ' V '^ -">-*' "" bitterly. "What can you do with such a woman? I could throttle her when I think how she's hurting a fine chap like Pat—wrecking: his life. And when wou find out what n wonder he is you'll" "What do you mean. Jim?" I asked. "You sound as if you meant something' special." But all that Jim would say was, "wait and see!" (To lie Continued) CHAXCE FOR SERVICE IX CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE The recruiting officer at Harris burg has received advices from the War Department that 1,000 recruits for the Chemical Warfare Service are to be obtained as soon as pos sible It Is desirable, though not essential, that the men enlisted for this service have chemical or en gineering experience. The conditions authorizing the enlistment of these men follow: 1. Only white men will be enlist ed. 2. Enlistments may be for a period of one or three years. 3. These men will be enlisted in the Infantry and assigned to the Chemical Warfare. Service. While such men are to be enlisted in the Infantry branch of the service, it must be understood that they will never be required to serve in that branch against their will, but will be assigned at once to the Chemi cal Warfare Service in which, branch they will remain until com pletion of their enlistment, unless the Chemical Warfare Service is discontinued sooner, in which cose they will be given the option of transferring to some other branch or being discharged from the ser vice. All men upon enlistment will be forwarded at once to report to the commanding officer, Lakehurst Proving Ground, Lakehurst, N. J. As this calls for but 1,000 recruits from the entire country. Colonel Kemper, in charge of this recruit ing district, advises the young men of this territory to take advantage of this opportunity at once. SEELS PROPERTY FOR $1,850 Grccncastle, Pa., Oct. 31. —The Laughlin property in West Franklin street has been sold at public sale to W. Scott Fleming and Pitt F. Carl for $1,850. POST TO MEET New Cumberland, Pa., Oct. 31. — On Saturday evening B. F. Eisenber ger Post, No. 462, Grand Army of the Republic, wi'l hold its regular monthly meeting. : ■ BARRISBUKO TELEGRAPH LIFE'S PROBLEMS ARE DISCUSSED BY MRS. WILSON WOODROW There are certain topics which are invariably discussed among groups of young people. This time-worn -question is certain to come up. "Which would you rather be, an old man's darling or a young man's slave?" And since youth seeks youth, the answer is usu ally, "I would rather be a young man's darling." However, I have had a letter a girl whose preferences seem to run in the opposite direction. "Dear Mrs. Woodrow," she writes, "for the past year a gentleman who is about twenty years my senior lias been calling at my home as a friend of the family. He is a widower with four children, the oldest twelve and the youngest two. I love these children and I feel sure that my attachment to them is returned. The father has noticed my affection for them, and has taken a great interest in me. "He has told me that he loves me, and that I alone can be a mother to the children and give them a good bringing up. I. in turn, think a great deal of this man. He is well-to-do, and can give me all my heart's desires. He has met many girls, but they seem to have no attractioii for him. lam will ing to make this sacrifice, if I can only make him happy. "My mother does not object to my marriage to him, as she thinks he .will, make as good a husband as he has already proven himself a father. "Do you think it would be right for me to marry this man who is so much older than myself? Any advice you may give me will be accepted with much gratitude. "A TROTTBLED GIRL." If as she says, the question of age is the sole barrier, I do not think she has much to worry about. If the case were reversed, and he was twenty and she forty, she might well pause and give the matter a good many second, and even third thoughts. But what is a mere matter of twenty years on the right side between two people who have congenial tastes and care a great deal about each other? A man at forty Is far from old, and some girls at twenty are more mature and settled than their DAILY HINT ON FASHIONS A GOOD HOME-SERVICE UNI FORM 2675—This is a very practical set, comprising an apron dress that is neat and simple, and will be found comfortable to work in, and easy to develop. It has roomy pockets and a sleeve that may be finished in wrist or elbow lengths. The cap is a good protector for the head, against dust and grime. Gingham, khaki, seersucker, drill and/lawn are good materials for this style. The pattern is cut in 7 sizes: 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 and 46 inches bust measure. Size 38 requires 6 1-8 yards of 36-inch material. Width at lower edge is about 2 1-3 yards. 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She meets a man who is congenial and companion able, and to whom she readily becomes attached. He can give her the sort of home she wishes and the things her heart desires. Those are all known factors. But the "X" the unknown fac tor is the children. So far she has probably seen them on their best behavior. They probably look on her as a delightful companion and will, no .doubt, eagerly welcome her. Has she got the tact and the patience and the real affection for them to re tain her present attitude? Can she con tinue to do so even in childhood's most exasperating moments? For there will be exasperating moments and plenty of 1 Daily Dot Puzzle 4b • • 45 *44 Ay \ * j I 11 J A -rrn * iz * 4 ' - i * - ' £ .4o •1° .39 r ]. S,* 8 3B rf z. 7 ' * 37^ ,lfe 4* sb Op *o /^l/ ' . 7 5. ! Tz* 19 35 * cS 1 ;• .V CV*- . x >.• 27 - "SUs ""I Draw from one to two and so on 'n the end. Brace Up! 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But in spite of the difficulties of the situation and the fact that stepmothers are often as black as they are painted, there are many stepmothers who have won and kept the love and loyalty of their adoped children, and give them better care and more attention than their own mothers probably would have bestowed upon them. One of the most harmonious and happy families I ever saw consisted of "his children." "her children." and "their children." It sounds Incredible, and I could hardly have brought myself to be lieve it if I did not know it to be true. Bubonic Plague Kills Banana Dock Employe New Orleans, La., Oct. 31. —Henry R. Dussendorfer, a fruit handler employed at the banana docks, died Wednesday from what was diagnosed as bubonic plague. Surgeon General Blue, of the Public Health Service, has been notified. No other cases have been reported. 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Advice to the Lovelorn B> BEATRICE FAIRFAX DON'T BE UNFAIR DEAR MISS FAIRFAX: I am twenty, am not good looking, but people seem to find me interest-1 ing. Six months ago I met a young, man whom I learned to love dearly-, hut we had a quarrel and I haven't seen him since. Two months ago 11 met another man. and he proposed to me, but 1 didn't accept, as I don't love him. but if I discontinue his friendship I will feel very lonesome. Will you please advise me whether I should continue bis friendship? MARION. Risk a little loneliness for the sake of playing: fair with the man who cares for you. even though you don't love him. But. above all, don't be so unfair to yourself as to trade your time and friendship for mere amuse ment. if you can be friends with the second man, after explaining the sit uation to him, that wquld be the idea! soluticn. FAILS TO KEEP PROMISE! DEAR MISS FAIRFAX: I am so down-hearted and lonoly that 1 just must write to you. I left the convent when I was fifteen and married a man twenty-nine. He never showed me any affection or consider ation. Last year I mot a student who was attending school here, and he told me he loved me. I left my home and went to work in his home town. He was twenty, and I am twenty-one. We were very happy, and >e used to call every evening. I have now got my divorce and he refuses to see me any more because his friend said he should not marry me. Would it be proper for me to go to his home and demand an explanation? B. V. T. No young man gives up a girl he really enres about on the advice of 4 friend, and I think the young student is using that argument as an excuse for not making good his promise. I do not see that you have any hold over him without going to court, and it is doubtful if you would win the case. Don't yon think it would be bet ter to try in future to avoid these desperate love entanglements? 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