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THE GUARDIAN MAY 8. 1951

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This was Election Day on The Island. when electors from East Point to West Cape gathered to their respective Polling Places to mark and deliver to their Deputy Raeturning Officer the precious SCIM) or scraps of paper that are the heritage and right of a free people. It is an occasion when no matter how fervid or lukewarm are one's political leanings or sentiments, a strange excitement appears to supplant yesterday's calm. it creeps upon even the most disinterested in issues or participants. It is we always fancy a feeling akin to the exhilaration ' one feels when they are a specta- tor at a game or a race where there is a peculiar joy in cheering some favorite to victory. And then, asat. this moment, it is over - the thrill of it already fading but . regardless of how short or lengthy the interval, the same excitement returns when next Election Day dawns.

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Then, as it was this morning, at Alderlea, the occasion will thrust itself into our notice. At the cleaning, when we stopped by a window to regard the day . . . rain teeming, patterning on the red pond and forming in the yard small streams to run thither, we saw James pause in his choring about the barnyard to watch a passing car. Mr. and Mrs. A. were off to vote - to receive and mark their ballots gravely, realizing well the importance and pTiVl1B3C and duty of this heritage that. is ours . . . But even as we followed in mind these and other voters from this road of ours. and from the reaches of he Island and u -. came in time ou elf, it was to ' remember with a pang of regret

that not every nominee could be successful, that as in every con- test and feat of brain or brawn or grace, in its wake, there must surely remain for the losers, no matter how nonchalent. I. certain disappointment. a hope deferred. Let us not term it a failure. That is an unkind graceless word where- ever it is met, one which seems to 1 V have a finality about it. no single

'r ray of hope, no promise at all, no chance of ever beginning again. Defeats there are. but gallant ones these may be wherever found. when one realizes there are al- 4 ways other days for those who be- ” have in themselves and their con-

victions. And what of the victors? For them there is the hope from this woman of the farm that they 1 i realize the sacred trust of govern- -. 2 ment that is again theirs. so that fr they may make of this "last out-

" I post of leisure" a good land in- deed wherein only contented folk. dwell.

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Perhaps the inclemency of to- day's weather will serve to record this Election Day better in mem- ory. Through the years it will come back to mind. James will be sure to remember "The bridge was up that day. Ellen don't you mind? our truck was at the mill . . . and we Walked down along the dam to it in the rain. In April it was - that April when spring came so early to The Is- land. We hadn't commenced to work on the land, except to do some fencing . . . but the sheep were out to pasture, I recall," And we shall view again the touches of green on the slopes, the alders and poplars along the stream be- curlcd, and a I'0bl.n piping a tune in the damqpnrss. James will know . "The Grits were returned that time." And whether or not we may be confined to a chimney corner by then we shall speak. as is our custom. of the faces we knew and 'now miss on a Voting Day. Men from other years, respecting much "their roles in ca.rryi.ng' out The King's Business. dressed in their Simday-black who once directed the affairs of state, representing respective parties. They who agreed in studied words in the event of some political issue in the Polling Place - as it has been our privilege to hear them. with much respect and admiration: "Now men, let us not forget where

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THE SYMPATIIATIC ADVICE OF A LAYMAN MAY NOT DE DE SAIE ADVICE

Many of us may remember the cartoon of some years back illus- trating the discomfiture of the man who took the unused medi- cines in his medicine cabinet so -that they would not go to waste. An individual may be justified in using a drug or medicine that he has found helpful for a disability that-has returned or is similar to the one the medicine was present- ed for. This may be a cough medi- cine that "loosened" a cough with thick expectoration. But to use that same medicine for a dry, ner- vous cough would not only cause irritation of throat and bronchial tubes but would be very apt to up- set the digestion and cause vomit- ng.

There is another point, along almost the same line, that should be made more frequently. when an individual has symptoms of a cer- tain disease or defect, his friends naturally want to help him and he gets many suggestions as to the best and quickest methods of get- ting rid of his symptoms. Friends giving this advice know nothing of the lndividual's physical make- up or personality. and advice that might have helped them them- selves.would be the wrong advice for their ailing friend.

Fortunately. while 3 layman friend may suggest a certain rem- edy or method of treatment, he cannot prescribe the drug or drugs which he believes will help his sick friend. However, there are other forms of advice that are given by one individual to another that may cause him to do exactly the opposite of what is necessary to give him relief.

In The American Journal of Psychiatry. Dr. Iago Galston, New York, N. Y.. in discussing the ad- vice given to individuals in need of medical care. states. "It is easy to fovoid a layman to dispense drugs but who can restrain him from offering advice, sympathy and an attentive ear?" Just listen- ing and sympathizing, as the in- dividual tells the long story of his symptoms, will make the ailing individual willing and even anx- ious to follow the advice of this kind friend, This well-meant ad- vice and sympathy. given by a friend, may cause him to follow the wrong line of action or send hltm to the wrong medical special- ls .

Sympathy has its place but the most the layman should say to his friends is that "with those symp- toms present you should consult your own physician first as he best knows your physical, mental and emotional makeup."

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For Tomorrow

11' is probable that a shrewd or clever strategy might avert some peculiar difficulty or curious en- tanglement. This could be owing to emotional or mental upsets. sourced in ill health. error in diet or other pernicious and unaccount- able lncltcment. Defer important activities until the mood subsides.

If It Is Your Birthday

Those whose birthday it is may find themselves in a curious or in- explicable state of mind and emo- tions. and it is only due to some- shrewd or tactical maneuvers that serious involvements could be 3V9.T'ved- There may be strange undercurrent: of a psychic or as- trsl nature, making it difficult to take practical steps or to make wise decisions.

A child born on this day may be endowed with a nature or mental- ity curious, erratic or perhaps DSYCMG. impelled by hidden fac- tors and otions.

Murder Is Forgotful

By WILLIAH IOOAI-'1' (Continued)

Moo looked up at the ceiling for a while, and then in a still, quiet voice he asked, "When do we start out on this assignment, Johnny?"

"I told them we'd be out there at Northport tomorrow morning."

"0h.' returned Moe. "And Just what is this Irene Smith like? Has she ever sold anything?

"You would think of that," said Johnny. He shrugged. "I've never seen her in my life. But if she's like most of those would-be novel- ists, she has probably got buck teeth. some rich old dune who thinks she can write fiction I've met the type before. In the end they.lay out a couple thousand dollars to have some vanity pub- lisher put their stuff in print."

"You say she lost her memory?"

"Yes," Johnny said, "amnesia. Loss of memory. It happened about two weeks ago. recall reading something about it in the papers. She disappeared, Irene Smith did, and the family has been looking all over for her. Now she's been found. and so that's why they want me as a bodyguard. They're afraidt some- thing might happen to her."

"Why are they afraid?"

"Because of what happened to Irene's husband."

"What was that?"

"He was murdered," said Johnny.

The day was Saturday.

In the distance a sailboat moved languidly along Long Island Sound. urged along by a slight breeze. The sleek-locking craft was etched against the bottleneck entrance to Northport harbor, like something painted on a blue backdrop. With- in the fine, land-locked harbor small boats and assorted sizes of yachts and other sailboats drifted lazily at anchor.

curving along one shore of the harbor was a wide stretch of beach. The sand looked very while and very clean against the blue background of clear sky and water.

Along the stretch of smooth white sand the boy and girl were racing.

The girl had flaming red hair that curved off her slim shoulders and was wind-swept 'by the motion of her flying, slim legs. She wore a one-piece white swim suit, and though her firm, trim figure was nicely built, you could tell that she was quite young. She had unusuul green eyes.

Johnny Saxon had stopped his roadster on the landscaped road- way of the estate and had been watching the girl running along the sand. Because of the angle at which he was looking through the trees, he saw only the girl at first. the sleek white bathing suit mold- ing her fine figure. A moment later the fellow swept into view, the boy who was chasing the girl.

Johnny sighed and put the car in speed again and they followed the winding road through the vast. estate. A few moments later they drew up before the house.

Moe Martin said. "We must have made a mistake." He kept looking at the huge house, pop-eyed.

The house was of Vermont gran- ite. Johnny Saxon guessed that it must have contained at least thirty rooms. If he got the opportunity he would count them and find out.

Johnny switched off the motor snd sat there taking in the mag- nificence of the estate. A shaded patio flanked one end of the house; beyond this, there was a lawn ter- race spotted with modernistio met- al tables and brightly colored awn- ings. The terrace led down to a long swimming pool whose sides were tinted see-green, so that the water in the pool looked like clear green creme de menthe.

"I still think it's some kind of hotel," said Moe.

He climbed' out, unlocked the trunk compartpient in the rear of the car and started reaching inside for one of the bags. Abruptly, somewhere behind him, there came a very deep-throatcd barking. Moe turned around-and from in hor- ror. The animal that was gallop- ing toward him had all the chur- acterlstlcs of a dog, but on a much larger scale. It was like no kind of dog that Moe Martin had ever

seen. "Holy cow!" Moe walled. and

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A young tannins editor took a trip to Hollywood. He was invited to a party, and decided to put of! his usual reserve and diffidcnce and enter fully into the spirit of the occasion. l-is devoted his at- tention thmughoui: the evening to I young actress. ,

"I will be wild.” be determined "I will be rowdy. I will behave with all the abandon for which Hollywood is famous."

He did his best. but suddenly. as he was viewing .the role to the limit of his capacity, the young woman broke down and wept. The editor asked the cause of her. dis- tress. and. with tears in her eyes, she looked up and said: "Ive been here almost a year now and you're the ant fellow that's behaved to me like a gentle1'nan.".

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Q. It is always a problem to get all the guests who are invited to a wedding and reception to re- ply. Why shouldnit it be all right to enclose reply cards with the invitation?

A. Although it is not yet gen. ernlly done, reply cards are in many cases included with wedding invitations - and this is perfectly all right.

Q. When a woman is introduc- ing her husband to a woman ac- ouaintance, should she say. "This is my husband." or. "This is Walter"? A. When a mere acquaintance, she should say, "This is my hug- band." if it is an intimate friend, she may say. "This is Walter," Q. If there is to be I double. Tin! Wedding ceremony, who makw the first presentation of his ring. the bride or bridegroom?

A. The bride receives her ring first. and then presents the bride- Broom with his.

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scrambled back into the car. Johnny Saxon reached past his terrified partner and patted the dog's huge head. "Hello, boy," he said fondly.

The dog sniffed loudly at John- ny's hand.

Moe squeezed back against the seat cushions, his eyes batting Wildly. "What...what is it?" he L ed.

"A Great Dane," explained John- ny. "'rhey're fine dogs. They're very gentle."

"How do you know?" Moe's teeth were chattering.

"Well, that's what everyone tells you."

The girl's pleasant voice said. "He won't bite you." And then she said, "Michael! Get down, boy!" The Great Dane jumped down from the car and nuzzled his big, sad face against the girl's trim figure. o The girl was the one Johnnv Saxon had seen running along the beach. He saw that he had not been mistaken in his distant im- pression of her. she was a lovely. fine girl with beautiful red hair and green eyes, and now she was wearing white sandals and a beach robe thrown around her slim, shapely figure. ,,

He climbed out of the car and said. "I have a letter here--" He started to reach inside his pocket. "Are you Johnny Saxon?"

He nodded. He liked the sound of her voice.

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DOROTHY DIX- lagranl Infidelity , Cheating Husband Forces Wife To Sorry Choice

DEAR. MISS DIX: I am 25 years old. have been married for ten years and have two children. aged 8 and 1. My marriage has been far from a happy one, since I have had a phiianderlng husband the full ten years. We have been separated and I have worked. We have gone back together and he would promise faithfully to be true. I

. . have broken up many of hff love affairs. How- ever, he has supported us as well as any family can be. He doesn't drink or gamble. He hasn't taken much interest in his children, or put forth any effort to improve our small home.

For a few months I can be happy, then for several months I am miserable. I haven't been well for the past six months but my doctor says I wont feel better until I get out of this mess. I have my two small children to consider. Would it :3 be right to deny them a father and the things he can give them so I might have peace of mind? Is there any future for me or the children living like this? Is there ever a cure for a philsndering husband. H ,

ANSWER: Your husband doesn't take much interest in his chil- dren or his home; he certainly can't have much concern for you and act the way he does. so I can't see where the future hold: much for any of you. The only thing you seem to be getting out of the ar- rlage is support and as your husband will have to support you and the children even if you leave him. I can see little point in going through the misery of a marriage that is little more than a farce.

PATIENCE MAY BE SOLUTION

You don't give your husband's age. but as you were only 15 when you married, he probably wasn't much older. Immaturity may be the basis for his phllanderlng and if you're patient you may wait around for him to grow up.

Look to your own ways. too. Are you providing him with s pleas- ant, cheery, well-kept home with good home cooking? Do you resist nagging him about his affairs or other deficiencies? Do you go out with him, or do the children keep you in? A baby-sitter, hired oc-

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