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l‘AGE TWO

RACING

By ALEXANDER CAMPBELL

Author of Dnxlltcr of Exile. etc.

DRIVER

Their doubts were notcgrismllod by (were forced to docue the soft uni

the sight of George shack

S . lo and battered. one of the Very month cam doors was very obviously held in like a gardeg. I~‘ioI?'g§sbiaI§:nlnwt% floor

place by string.

"Drive us through the town first."

Iuggested Fr

ank. window. Of coursei Of course! A pleas- “'I'ha.t's

'1!

With brisk confidence

a nerIe—sl\ukilig Jar.

Very soon. however. they forzol won't sfi°D until you phrow them

these minor discomforta in the ins- cination cf the town of Funchal. Tile streets were narrow, cobbled and windiigg. Sticips crowded to- gfether like blackberries on a b _ he sllcps were open to the public .'z:, and LhCi' had zlimp.es of Elacksmiths plying hammers. cob- lers squatting cross-legged on little wooden benches. and men at work on the manufacture of musical in- struments. The crowds in the street were a h€i,Cl‘CI3t.?li‘l"tls but friendly looking lot. Most of them waved cheerlly to George. who, at some l‘l:k to the accuracy of his steering wzived back. _ Small boys and girls ran a.long;lde the car, begging for pennies. At only one point did Gecrge seem dis- coilcericd. A policeman, to whose costume a touch of grimns-ss \i'a_S added by the leather holster on his belt. gave him a sharp look. He seemed to ponder some action. and hull-t'ais,ed his hand. Then he shrugged his shoulders and turned away. Floit-nce_d1Id not note the incident. Frank did. but he made no comment. It merely confirmed 111"» rcsclulltii to keep a close eye on

their guide. “Tho street of Difficulty!" pro- nounced George grandiloquently.

and the car tolled up a hill of in- credible steepness. The vehicle em- iztccl strange sounds. Frank thought Iillcasilv of the still steeper 111 which lay ahead.

BLACKHAIL WITH FLOWERS

He glimpsed some of their fellow

assengers being shepherded on to Elie tiny platform of Fu.nchal's cur- ious railway station. and had an in- gpiralion. He leaned forward and tapped George on the shoilldef.

"We will go to the to of the mountain by the train. Dr ve to the Junction and wait for us."

Gewge braked‘ He mrmd 3 ‘ace gait ual calmness had deserted her.

of despair. "But I am hired. I am the guide.

[_

"'1‘hat's enough Frank sharply. "We have decided to make this part of tilt! tA'lD by train. Well meet you at the top. Besides, youre been paid in advance."

"ver' well!’ George descended and threw open the car door for them. But a deep scowl had settled on his swarthy falce. .

"I have -been insulted.". he mur- mured through his teeth. ‘My beau- tiful car has been inxul "

.1.

‘ George A climbed into the driving seat. The neatly m we eve car started wllh a snort, a roar, and ‘

- ers ceased.

no doubt well-intentioned missiles.

18-Ds strewed the seats and the , Frank put his head out or the

‘_ enough!" he shouted. Stop it. you little blighters! Ouch!” full-blovm rose had caught, him

"It's a very polite form of blank- mBl1.' laughed Florence. “They

pennies.’

_F‘rank emptied his pockets of pen- ‘mes and threw them out to the eager children. The cascade of flcw-

They were still climbing steeply gliding past rich gardens behind white walls, down which clusters of grapes hung, and curiously Moorish buildings with graceful frescoes and tall alabaster columns.

"The Arabian Nights!" said Flor-

nce.

They came at length to the ugper staton. Below them was the us bay, in wide. P.littel‘lnf!, curve, in which the ship at anchor looked like a toy boat. The air was sparkling. like wine.

Tile Slliiili children who had pur- lsued them crowdrd like flies round Ia honey-pot.

y “Pennles!" they cliantcd indefati- ably.

Frank put his halid in his pocket. “I have no more pennies." he in- formed them, a trifle grimly. "So be

0

In

off."

The leader of the grimy little balld instantly produced a large Iliiass of colnsaFrallk'.s own copper llargesse distributed on rcaite.

. - The YIIIIII INIIWIIIIIII. HOROSCOPE Show . “"" N“ I I - ay miners nun evxifllfiilfzn Dorothy DIX P:f.£?,::’, HO" sewfle Iaokin the section you birIhlIyoomeIIII.IIrlfIIId And He’ Ic:xd£?i39?°:;'rt"fimfiF‘s l . ' - - a ‘ Vanity Alone is Satisfied by Gorgeous Dls- . . A _c I; I V |t | e s

For Mondu. Auguu Bath everything fovonble Ibnt presents MARCH 21 to APRIL 20 (Aries) it.s.\f. Aspire high and atrive hard --Gains to be had in industrial. to reach the top. Be quick to de. mechanica. and firiancial matters cide in mlking necessary lmprovg. but you’ve got to work for them; ment and moves. plan and manage properly. A bus- A W-HELD BORN ON THIS DAY ineus day. Rauianoe and social 31- will make public contact: of great faire take second place. value to its social and business APRIL 21 to MAY 20 (Taurus) life. Spiritual development will be —Another friendly day for ad- an aid in times of mental stress. varxcement and personal gall. If Music. nursing, surgery, newapap- on vacation. you should be en- er or magazine work confidential tertaininc, happy and cooperative investigation, acting are among the be make the day more interesting endeavors to which it Wl'i be par- for at. Everyday affairs will tun ticularly suited.

smoothbv if you do your share. _ V ,

may 21 to JUNE 21 (Gemini) ._' -—-Mercury rays especialhr l':emfic- Budgetting Helps Income Like a Raise in Pay

ent. Your mental machinery ought to function 100 per meal this fine Monday. Put a solid founda- tion to your clever ideas. More new trys: concentrate on what you can accomplish. Heart affairs also favored.

JUNE 22 to JULY 23 (Cancer) —Care necessary to avoid foolish extravagance. gambling M1 the like. Don't sacrifice common sense to make a show before others. Steady progres possible in YOUR. job.

JULY 24 to AUGUST 22 (Leo) —-You'll have to be better than just good this tricky clay. Leoitcl Be watchful in matters involving close friends as well as in those with business acquaintances and strangers. Look deeper than the

"we gilfivfiu Change!" he 3”‘ surface for the facts. Contentment

nounce ptly. I Florence shcok with laughter. “It's I3. racket!"

is a blessing. AUGUST 23 to SEPTEMBER 23

I Then sl1etlllm3C‘€d- “HOW-5 George (Virgo) —- You can make unusual

again!"

scraping triumphantly ancient and now overheated car.

A VIEW S0 MARVELOUS

"George it was. a George who had raced up the mountalllside deter-ix‘: fgtiiglg r;(]:]m'::& your en_

mined not to 10. e them, bowing and beside his deavors—-show the real.

gains today through good friends Superiors

capable you. Don't he an “all work and no play" somebody. Neither turn to the frivolous.

Stops Leah In Spending

"As good as a raise." the Smiths cry. when their budget plan rescues dollars that once dribbled away!

What a difference in their living, in getting the things they want.

those extra dollars will mean. They used to have trouble making ends meet before Mrs. Smith started a trial budget. Keeping track of

At that moment Doroth Elling- ton was telling her fat _er and Christine that she had decided not to go ashore after all. A headache.

leaded. and went below. Her

She was conscious of a range empty feeling inside. Something had gone WYCDE1 . . .

Meanwhl e Frank and ‘ Florence had resumed their pilgrimage in their sinister-looking guides ancient

23 (Libra) —— General vibl-at-ions. Not especially

work, however. lncompleted issues and for prepar- ations and plans.

OCTOB

SFlP'I‘FllVLBElR. 24 to OCPOBW. expenses for one month soon show- favorable ed leaks in such items as HOUSE- out. IgL%I_hl3n?GP‘ERATING.F0OD.

Those too.-high gas bills, for in- stance! Mrs. Smith knows now

er . ‘ l.‘““ ii‘3‘i.§£i’.‘6‘ii§ "‘.‘%‘i:‘.‘3..‘.-‘.‘n‘.’l’8 (Scorpio) BE i;‘°f°aNg E:"°:E fundi—a isgfe ‘$5 augncnththformn planetary sky! Therefore. no aiibis ¢‘.‘,".,‘,’g’ D M as mm 1)’ ' ll Y0“ Wollld Wm 111 8- Hood 1120- She‘: found how to save on

standing for starting unfamiliar Best: for fishing

car. They were eniloying themselves. George. surprisingy had proved as good as his word. He had taken them to quaint. charming, out.-of- the way places that tile ordinary tourist did not s.ce—a little farm- house embed on a steep hll1s:de overloo ing the curve of the bay where they drank excellent Madeira

ted. Fmnl‘ d‘~’°“‘°d *’° ‘9'“‘’” “h” M‘ wine and listened to the brisk sun-

law. They climbed ‘mo one at the gpég} and mandolinists and an o d shrine

carriages of the train, Ahea them, the steel track climbed

on either side bursfihing with

do. The truth began to move.

They moved upwards at a let- surely pace. The small children who had pursued them in the streets ran alongside of the carriage. shouting ror pennies. Thexlhad gathered lam? bunches of vivi coloured flowers. and with these ey began to pelt the occupants of the ca.rriIa.Se-

Frank picked a bunch laughlnsly lrom the floor of their carriage where it had fallen and handed it nk you," she said. ‘They're lovely. look

Flowers were now coming through the window fast and furious. They

at an

incredible gradiejnt. V3-hll“:ihB.FI\;V£'1dVeI;§' prwmgfd Georg}? H1StSeel3_(3o1rcIfid- enceh bee f yresor ar-

mm dun“ m the vellocusl Womxi1erfulI. Really okay!"

ny melody of a band of uitarists set in a. cool green valley. “And now the view magnificent!"

“Whea'e?" asked Frank.

George waved a hand upward.

"We must climb yet further—to the summit. From there one can see the wide sweep of the blue sea, the gardens outspread like a gay carpet. the entire town!” He kissed his fing- ers in eostacy.

I-‘rank glanced dubiously M’, his

watch.

“We haven't much time." he said. “’I‘he ship sails ea.rly—and she won't wait for stray passengers! How long will it take. George?”

ord, Fine for specializing in trades grocery bills, too. She allots so and professional pursuits. Literary much money 101‘ I Sfeen veltetable. and 19331 work lnge,-e5ung_ for instance. then buys whichever

NOVEMBER 23 to D ER green vegetable ll priced within her 22 (Sagittarius) _ A few hazards "Eu" that day-

To me la. show weddmg exhibitions of human vanit . Get awful and personal an ex me as

of course, popu.la.r view as women are

excuse for e

matter how much it wrecks

themselves at their that has been fiplnrg on around them And, anyway. and here is a letter from a hero who He says: “We have been break from the oompalziy for w oh I

about the wedding.

That. would consist of

children cluttering up the place wanted there would be no wedding at out, and am still out.

with chastisement if she does. and will never

Well. feeli side. I think the girl honkers tor a will just I-5 much as her mother

To avoid‘ the temptation to buy a x;::§“°§Ut“i§ fligndacinggitittgfg extra items of clothing. rarely used . .

dgets for her kitchen she uses should urge you to stir y . an ’ - Be Sflupuouw ml handun‘ shopping lists carefully tallied with

her budget. finances of others. Poor day for you can gt;-gtch your m¢.,m._ gm. risky speculation. with the simple budget system ex- DECEMJBER. 23 to JANUARY 21 plairled in our 32-page booklet. (Capricorn) — An essential factor Contains ruled panes for a year‘: to smceu 1, knowing your sublect entrier. Tells how to buy wisely. thoroughly first, then tackling it 1°?-'9f."§‘.’°“.'°" . . with enthusiasm and faith in your Send 20c in coins for your copy ability to do it. Moderation ad- of How To Budget And Buy For vised in strenuous sports. Better Living to The Guardian JANUARY 22 to FEBRUARY 20 Home service. Be sure to write (Aquarius) — stubbornness and plainly your Name. Address. and wavering from the truth will lead the Name of booklet. you along the wrong path on- tirely. stand pat on that which is right and honorable and avoid those who think otherwise. Be

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Name

' woman who is s

ome. or start you a nesteg ggixy mt mu could get as lttle run and doctors‘ bills to my and the that went into the wh to satin for Bzuin and for the are in mighty handy.

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P"'m1=¢- Sheet Addreaa

FEBRUARY 31 to MARCH 30

L (To be Oontinued)

(‘Pi3cea)—ii/fixed vibrations. Grasp Cit?! Pnwinoo

Why HOT WEATHER NecIr|y,Cosi Him His Job

NOTA S

WHAT LUCK TODAY, BILL ?

GETTING AFRAID ILL LOSE MY JOB

ALE I'M ,

I WISH runs I-Igr SPELL WOULD END! I HATE TI-IE SUMMER,ANYWAYI IM BEHIND THE 8-BALL WITH EVERYBODY

I THINK I KNOW wuv, BILL. I'LL TELL YOU__ IF YOU PROMISE NOT T0 at: osreuoeo

I h

_ SO TAKE A LIFEBUOY BATH

CUSTOMERS

DAY BEFORE GOING OUT TO INTERVIEW

FEW WEEKS LATER

GREAT.. AND roun Q19 ones! YOU MUST HAVE BEEN RIGHT. I woN‘r RISK ‘ad’ AGAIN

EVE" WELL, HOW

WERE YOUR SALES FOR

THIS WEEK, BILL ?

"B.O." Often those who 0

Don’! risk making cl bad impression 0 It’: more than ever impomnt, these hot mluy days, to sum! against the danger of

Lifebuoy Lontains

fiend do’ not even

c

not found in my other po ulu toilet mp. Used daily, Lifebuoy stop: ' B.O."

know it. Why not play safe the pleasant. personal freshness. its abundant lathe: is

wonderfully nfmbing Lifebuoy way? extra-m!d——fine for the complexion. Try it!

In exclusive ingredient

llflllfl

in her fool's that her h d already and is shutting her a 5 to you children are iznomnt of about your fIt1her.

gig: up your father. She knows just

there is no use in uppeuing to her own gain.

The Girl With I

Dear Miss Dix sometimes I feel quite diswuraged again I feel that I can foelazive her safe and secure if I mlarri her?

feel secure about her if

. . . . ....

TH’? co0K's CORNER

oupful peppermint stick onndy through the food chop . moisten with two butter and mayonnaise to make I nice con- sistency. Spread between Iiicea of rye, buttered brad, cut in rounds Ind Iowa for Ifm-noon ten.

RASPBERRY CHARLOTTE

Whip 2 cups of whipping cream; sweeten Ind mvor with onnge

plays at Wedding Ceremonies; the Poor Bridegroom Cannot Help But Think How All That Money Would Help Him and His New Wife Get a Start

has always been one of the most inexplicable I: married and

;':.°."°....‘:.°.:.r...*“......".-..:.*:“ M II em I“ How one

Ito that is to change their whole lives and decide their k ppiness or misery. is boy 5“ “°*'5

to take ofdthe aub.ie<l:t. at 1!:

the poor. badgered. frightened bri realize tlmtthey are the

urea most girls would rather be old maids than to be married in decent privacy.

All of their lives they have dreamed of marching in the altar irl white satin and tulle and orange blossoms. aoccmparhed bv usher.-. and gower gijrslsmand rum:-bearers stag bigdgsxmids. h H k . . t : 0

ave 3 a p y we mg n° mfhemsgivgs °£n%’ “&"el" ev " n “ °'d 1 n boxes which were placed in a large how greatly they are going to need the money it costs with which to eat ,up housekeeping. As I have said, few" men are keen on making a. public displav of .gp;-lg of green hedge to make them

“'55 but mm‘ °‘ ‘hem wbm“ b"°°‘“°° ‘hey “"9 attractive. She was one hostess at been so intimidated and bewildered by all the uss of the preparations u Name Who got somethmg to eat

ey feel it is a woman's a.i’fa.Ir

opportunity has come and everything is run plans for the furnishings of our home and so on. ut the snag comes in _ I have always been determined to have a quiet af- make fair without a lot of ba-llyhoo and becple and noise. but mv intended mother-in-law has informed me that her daughter shall be married in the “same manner that other girls are married.

simple ma.rrl.a.ge, they told me that if I did not do as Mother-in

in with her I felt she was takins advantage of the situation and walked

“My sweetheart has been prohibited from seeing me and threatened he says her parents are very stubborn _ we in and it is best to avoid trouble by doinz as they 8ay.5heW'<mte0pe because she saysl will throw it up to because she fears her mother will become iii if she should leave rlome like that. What is your advice orithis mix-up?"

fling; I do about show weddinzfl. I am naturally on your 11' has anv sminl: in h on her hat and steg around to the persons with you. Unless. indeed, she

satin and orange

But when you look at the matter dispaulonntely, doesn't it seem silly? Here you or 3 poor young couple about to start out in life with a. mi. hty slim pocketbook. and you are thinking of

re that won't last twentymmfirlgtu. enough to furnish you a little

will come when the rent falls

hfisl-PI End the ehamvnme uid so on would come

0 9 Should Children Protect Phiinndel-in; Father?

Dear Dorothy Dbl-—Our father, who is good

position and is much l . is having ‘:7: 52u“..'.‘f “.§§l€hh:“,§.med

998-rated her husband. He has been a good hus-

md ““‘.‘..’b‘i:i”...i.‘l“‘..l'°..:‘.’.l.“l’.Z°...".’i.“ °“'......I'“°.“‘°* Is away

.

should do something to stop him if we can. an it Ul1I'id‘\I%utlDwKeO 1310:; ‘Hm’ am tell lllm We lmow what is izolntz on and how it hurts us. or rhoul we go to this woman who in time will breelutin our home? s1s'ra:R.s.

e Instr and not wanting to dl§l1lil8l0n you Wm”

Don't humiliate yourselves by going to the woman and asking

But dhould talk to th

him some of his duty toyi-loiltirwfile er‘ mdlld‘;.nham you an mu“ in desire for your respect and affection road that is leading to his oV.i7!'i.de8.t!'il.0t1(.yn .53 well an yours.

—I un desperately min‘ love with a girl of bed Lhamcur.

Answer:

Possibly we might reform. though I doubt It. you married her. Your powers of forgiveness with that sort of a

M.“ . um.’ “um mum flaring of crumb: when

thotopIIiioeIbout8-lofulincli 0 I. 0‘ mo D“ Wm‘ ‘

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WINDlNG WOOL

Oh. this is such I tangled Ikeini I'll never get it straight aguinl So Ioroly is my patience tried

!"l throw the tiresome t_iiin_g _uiliel Yet. Ifter til. the wool is good. And inch in more patient mood, when I the guiding thread have

is just no so ‘W-Kid.

dy . Why any one warm to dike Into I ball the skein is wound. life seems just. the

in Life

ugh the ordeal um“ and ¢xp13m1ng, and tangles. and we

ut on our shrouds and summon blame

and acquaintances in to see us draw The stuff itself, nor wIit to see

If, by our patient indu.-Itry,

not the We cannot make it fit to use

“t 50 flu. For lovely patterns, as we choose. rqobgb , 99 be, an; 0: Don't fret or fusa. but seek instead. me. who With patience for Life's Guiding tun at their Thread. and of no ear ly use except as an DIIDWOH. would a with me. But

I am aware that this is

—Claire Ritchie. Practical Planning

One hostess who was catering for a large number of plcnickers pack-

3° u"3V 5" b°“"d W ed the lunch in individual berry

f ill - t

1’ am es’ no ma’ ta basket; with glazed paper between. Each box was lined first with a paper napkin and on top was a

_ 3“; owns omnv one mpe15_ as well as her guests. has the courage of hh convictions. -————— High motion