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THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, WEDNESDAY, AN. 13, 1932. LIMIT? I'M SO FED UP IM mopsis: Her own plot has Venice Muir. She has rumers of conquests in hoping they will lend her allure which she herself now Lacks. New York society eager- w her bait. But Drake ¥y whom she really likes Is repelled by stories of her ad- ventures abroad. Chapter 37 " BITTER ALMONDS “It isn't that,” Venice blurted.| “You're the nicest person I know.” Drake smiled wryly. There was something derisive in his hazel eyes. “Thats' probably what you told the Marquis at one time.” “I never did,” she protested re-/ sentfully. | “No?” The sarcasm of his tone engulfed her with hopelessness. “There isn't any use, Drake. You refuse to believe I am what I am. I haven't been able to make you see the emptiness of all those ru- mors. You insist on reading some- thing important into them, some- thing that makes you think I'm mnot—well, oh, I don't know.” “Never mind, Venice. Youre a very charming girl whatever I be- lieve or don't believe’ ' “What an important ment,” She tried to laugh. “Charming.” They talked of the weather and in a, desultory way of books and plays and one or two people that they both knew. It was like a con- versation on the stage. Carefully enunciated and unreal. And they were like inexperienced actors. At times they fumbled for their lines. “And now I really must go,” he said. The curtain was going down. “Will you come to dinner some “If I haven't my nose drawing.” closed the front door after 'h.m and leaned unhappily against it., Tears burned close behind her eyeballs. A curious thing, she had achleved all for which she had so Jomg striven and it had separated ‘her. from the one person she want- ed most. The mystery of a manu- 1 past had brought her ity but it now turned to biter almonds in her mouth. She caught her lower lip between her teeth to stay its trembling. Would Dirake ever bother to try to see her -again. I don’t particularly admire a girl who leads on a married man or who gets a chap in such a state that he kills himself when she turns him down. God, make him see that I'm the same shy girl on the stairs he liked . Make him see how empty rumor is. I do so want to be a friend. In the ensuing weeks she made ‘herself belive that Drake would credit her explanation of Guy and Rene with sincerity. She came to hope and even expect a telephone compli- in a g One attractive invitation followed quickly on the heels of another. She moved smoothly from one gay party to another, sought after and desizable, but in her heart was a xb}nx ache, an undeniable ennui. enjoyed people liking her but the continual meaningless chatter, the quick exchange from one part- another at @ dance, left her asthe days when she had felt_ipferior, even humiliated, she ffered boredom end a haunt- sense of unreality, olly was married on December ath at four o'clock. It was an that made a bright spot in 's memory down the years. midst of empty gaities and friendships it stood out and fraught with worth- emotion. across the Park after- for the cold, keen air, ely hoped that she might D . Farrelly. Nora opened’ g _door to her ring. LADY witha PAST BY HARRIET HENRY | was out. lon Tuesday. ewn n.-_..n.._,p--.-— phone Rollo and see if we could put it off to another night.” W'ould you, dear? That would be splendid.” “I'll call you up in an hour if I can arrange it.” “Do, Venice.” “Good-bye, Mrs. Goadby, thank you ever so much.” She lifted the receiver again to telephone Rollo. No, Mr. Roland and “This is Miss Muir. Tell him, please, that I will be unable to go I'm very sorroy.” “Cn Tueseday. Yes, Miss Muir.” Venice hummed gaily as she took off her hat and coat. Nolly's wedding seemed a thing of the past compared to the portentous quality of Tuesday. Venice took so long to prepare for the Goadby’s dinner that she arrived a trifle iate. She had put on three different dresses before she decided on the hyacinth-colored crepe. It was a frock that Patou had made last summer, clinging and simple but daringly low in the back. It clung to her supple young form and accentuated the copper of her hair and the pallor of her skin. She wore jades at ears and throat, and moire slippers to match them. Very French, she thought, turn- ing before her dressing ‘table mir- ror. Drake ought to notice it. He appreciates color. Violet and green. No other girl will have exactly that combination. No matter how busy he's been or what he’s made of the rumors, he’ll have to regretnot ‘having phoned me. And I'll be par- ticularly charming with whomever talks to me and he'll think, “Venice Muir is really lovely.” wryly here. A conceited wench I'm turning out to be. Then she sighed. Roland Wainwright's ap- probation had been so easily ob- tained. And the very thing that had ensnared him had turned Drake from her. H Old William was already serving cocktails in the living-room when Venice arrived. She handed a maid ‘her wrap and stood just inside the doorway to mote the guests and their various positions. She must casually maneuvre to be near Drake when it came to sitting down to her cocktail. He stood by the fireplace with Mr. Goadby and Alice Schuyler. Slim, neither tall nor short, he still looked a vagabond in his well- cut dinner jacket. Against the fire- light his hair seemed extraordin- arily black and stiffly carven. Lola was on the sofa beside Jim Severn and Donny Reese. Jerry was in the center of a group, Mrs. Goadby, the Mannings, Betty Paine. Venice forgot her scrutiny of individuals in aeppreciation of the scene as an ensemble. Charming frocks; line green, orange, apricot, shirt-fronts like white enamel between ebony lapels. Brocaded slippers, gold, silver, colored; patent leathers, shiny and stiff. “Why, there's Venice,” exclaimed Mrs. Goadby, suddenly looking to- wards the doorway. “I was getting worried about you, de Venice came quickly into the room. She was conscious of her strategic entrance and did not dare to look in Drake's direction. . » “Good evening, everybody. I do apologize, Mrs. Goadby. I have no excuse except that I left home too late.” “I like honesty,” laughed Jim Severn. He rose to come towards Venice. 8he took a cocktall from the tray old William offreed. She had al- ways been ane of the faithful old servant’s favorites and they ex- changed & smile. ' Venice was con- scious of everything she did as viewed through Drake Farrelly's She smiled {- close behind thef ‘with Alice Schuyler at his side. Venice persists in her efforts to set hersell right with' Drake, to- morrow. Do her mgneuvers suc- ceed? : " 5 The head of a new golf driver is hollow and has a hole in the bot- tom so that a whistling sound is made when it is swung squarely. YOU DON'T NEED NO BLUNDER BUSS, BIG MOUTH ! MICHIGAN ARCHERS KILL THREE DEER ON RESERVE BLANEY, Mich.,, Jan. 13.—Three deer have been killed in the Mich- igan archery reserve here this sea- son. The heaviest bow used was 68 pounds, but the most efficient work was done with 55 and 58 pound weapons. In the past archers have dif- fered on the type of weapons best eyes. She sensed they were upon her. He must appreciate her de- sirability. “How are you, Jim?" They shook hands. He was a tall hard young man, hard of muscle as well as hard of viewpoint. “Any telephone calls for me, Goadby. She wants you to next Tuesday.” d ltn. Goadhy’s. number. the Mrs. Goadby.” yes, my dear. Did Nora give T'm 3 1 have SOTTY. an b m Wain- T get ce’s heart turned over. \ me see. I—I might tele- ‘Venice “Imprinting yourself on our vis- ions with a late entrance, Venice Muir,” he accused her cynically. “I hope I've succeeded,” she “It's a lovely dress” sald Jim. “Makes you think of Paris in the spring.” “That’s exactly where and wlu'n it was born.” “Dinner is served.” Ol William, pompous and grave, as though he 'S a rite. slipped her arm through Jim's. “T hope you'll sit next to me” she murmured. This was for Dreke, now easily filled . . . BE MODERN! CONSULT THE CLASSIFIED ADS iately — effectively — IT ISN'T BEING DONE ANYMORE —the wants of man to use, the majority being of the belief heavy bows pulling 70 or | more pounds were best. Such large | bows are almost impossible for the | average man to use. — - COLLECTS GOLF CLUBS KANSAS CITY, Jan. 13—Eddie | Guettel, Kansas City golfer, pur- chases at least 10 complete sets of | clubs yearly. He owns an exact dupiicate of Bobby Jones' famous putter, “Calamity Jane.” | you want with a bludgeon. More modern facili- ties are at'your service. The Empire through its classified columns—carries your needs to the minds of the people you want to reach—immed- ly — inexpensively. Insert an advertisernent! Read the advertisements! Thus vou double your chances to fulfill your wants. TO PLACE AN AD—PHONE 374 - The Daily Alaska Emplre TELEPHONE 374 j Bv CLIFF STERRETT G'WAN OUT IN THE WOODS AN’ BORE All-Alaska News Valdez schools, Which were closod. at'an annual‘réntal of $5 to the the greater part of December on Women's Home Missionary Society account of measlgs and whooping of the Methodist Episcopal Church. cough among the children of the” The Council favors the lease. The town, resumed regular classes after hospital has not been paying ex- the Christmas holidays. ipense& | Miss Dorothy Brainerd Bettles,| Wiliam Neilsen, 54, resident of daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Koglund for many years died at Gordon Bettles of the Koyukuk, Seward. He was a member of the and W. A. Dolan of Valdez, em- Seward Igloo of the Pioneers of polyed by the Alaska Railrcad Alaska. Commission, were married at Cord- ova New Year's eve. They left for! Miss Anme Gould insiructor at Tatilek on Prince Willlam Sound, the Jesse Lee Home at Seward where the bride is in charge of the and Ralph William, emjloyed by 19,000 feet high, which long has |been been a favorite skiing ground. Cf-fi:S‘Femfi' w2r. GOULD BUYS MOUNTAIN TOP government school. They will make their home there until the end of the school year, at least. Mrs. Hilda Wavrick presented a claim of $1,000 against Cordova for damages to her building caused | by flood waters that she declares| the city was negligent in taking care of. The Council refused to allow the claim. She has retained NICE, Frace, Jan. 13.—Frank Jay Gould has purchased a moun- tain top, the celebrated Col Ctraier, The mountain will be part of his winter sports development in the Riviera Alps. ———eee take the case into court. Daily Empire Want Ads Pay. Proposal to buy Cordova’s munic- pal warehouse was made to the | City Council by the Alaska Sea Products Company. The property will be rented to the company until spring ,and then the matter of sale, which is favored by the Council, will be left to the voters. ‘The company packs crab meat. Reduction of 10 per cent in the dues of members for the current year was made by the Cordova Chamber of Commerce. Musicians of Cordova hope to organize the biggest and best band in Alaska. Louis Rudolph, who has played in many European concert bands, will be the leader. Mrs. Walter Crawford, 80, and Mrs. Rhoda Cooper, 76, old-time residents of Seward, recently died thaere. Swan Carlson, fireman on the Alaska Railroad had @& narrow es- cape from injury at Curry. He |slipped while boarding the loco- motive and several of his toes were painfully pinched by a wheel. First aid was rendered at Curry, and further treatment was given at the Anchorage hospital. Axel Samualson and Axel Wil- liamson, veteran trappers of Uni- mak Island, returned to False Pass early this season with their full catch of fox fur. Up until this | year's restriction on Unimak fur it had been their custom to trap the entire season. But the new |game laws only allow 35 fox per individual on Unimak, the catch- ing of which is no great task. ‘There are a number of Califor- nians who are thinking seriously of coming to Alaska to engage in farming, according to a letter re- ceived from one of them by E. J. Cronin, manager of the Anchorage branch of the Northern Commer- cial Company. The writer of the letter, E. R. Koop, of Newhall, says that he and four other families in that locality are planning to come north in the spring. ballot on the question of leasing Established 1898 .E..sX....I Meadowbrook PHONE 3 Attorney Thomas M. Donohoe to; the Seward Hospital for ten years) ' Old' papers at'The Empire. INSURANCE Allen Shattuek, Inc. uhn Company m&fllflmm BT ALASKA MEAT €0. QUALITY AND SERVICE TO YOUR LIKING Butht | Fairbanks Exploration Company at Fairbanks, were married at Seward. |Fifty guests were present at the | wedding. ‘The le: will ‘make their home in irbanks. Two student pilots, the youngest in Alaska, William A. Egan, 17, and Harold Starkel, 18, both of Valdez, successfully passed their physical examinations by Dr. A. D. Haverstock of the Seward Gen- eral Hospital. In about six months (the young men hope to0 be carrying | pasengers through Alaskan “skies with Valdez as their base. George Merkuris had a narrow escape from serious injury when he mistook a wolf for a fox on his trapline. Merkuris is foreman on Copper River and Northwestern railrcad at Mile Thirty, north of Cordova, and has a few traps set out near his camp. When examin- ing them he saw what he thought was a fox and went too near. The animal, a wolf, lunged viciously at him tearing part of his clothes but he escaped without a scratch. ‘George Lindsey of Moose Pass is getting out 1,100 feet of piling for the Alaska Railroad. The pilings are being taken out with the use of Caterpillar tractors which do not seem to mind the drifted snow. DOUGLAS NEWS FORMER DOUGLASITE TO RETURN TO CHANNEL Carl Jacobson, former old-timer of Douglas, who conducted a jew- elry store here for a number of years, and later removed to Pei- ersburg, was a local visitor the first of the week, while he was looking over the field in Juneau for a possible location, to transfer His business. He found a location, he told friends and he returned to Petersburg on the WNorthwestern Monday night to be back in about two weeks to locate in the Capital City. While Mr. Jacobson has done extremely well in Petersburg, the future in Juneau looks better to ‘him, hes aid: Last fall Mr. Jacob- son was married. — ., — GENTRY’S MOVE Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Gentry have moved from one of the Kilburn cottages to an nt with mavm:zmmxwxxxmmumwy Junean, Alaska Deliclots Hams and Bacon JAustin Tamales Dehverhs—lo 130, 2%0 4:30 s jf 4