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THURSDAY, PET. 26538. THE TRY WEST CITIZEN PAGE FIVE © week but she, too, has her pride. dhe Borend The Story So Far: Reuben Oliver, self-made millionaire, at- to jump his horse over the sacred boxwood hedge surround- ing Goodloe’s Choice in the Maryland hunting district. He is thrown and injured, thus delay- ing the proposal Judith Goodloe has been expecting from dashing Gary Brent. Fiercely resenting his presence, Judith comes from the sickroom to find Reuben’s friend, red-headed Cissy Rogers, captivating Gary. Chapter JTine Empty Moonlight “5 funny to hear Rube rant about this valley being God’s country,” Cissy went u blithely. “You're going to find plenty of amusement ‘uring your visit,” Ju- dith told her. “Most of us think that way. “You would being born here and never getting further: away than a horse can take you.” “Help!” from Gary. “Gary is always jaunting,” Ju- dith enlightened her, “and, com- ing back loyal.’ “Loyalty is fine if it doesn’t stunt—Goodness, I scund like a tract or something’ I get that way sometimes,” Cissy said with a Builelessness that creas Gary. un ir, | She was being silly. Wh. your Mitte even bother “Perhaps it's just as well.” “As well for you, maybe, but not for Rube, i..sisted Cissy. “He’s al- ways been like an eagle. swooping higher, circling wider.” quickly to her teet. heels she was ridiculously small, ‘Tm really going now.” Judith hoped she did not show her relief. “How did you come?” “One of Rube’s cars. It’s parked somewhere behind your shrub- bery. | made the turning: at ran- dom Hope Ill rir * my way back.” “There's a huge red oak at the cross roads.” “Please pray that | spot it. ['m good in the clouds, bui trees queer mc.” Judith chought: “She’s so keen she could spot & huckleberry bush in a thicket at midnight!" She seid: “The oak is hard to miss. tt almest blor..s the road.” eee on pose ree with whey Rogers, Jua:th.” Gary suggested. exactly as Cissy hoped he would. + Resentfui oecause se voluntari- MOgers. ight.” ~ Walking through the bag od darkness with Gary, Cissy ‘) needn't worry about tat high-ha loves this man. He's .uretty,” contemptuous- Ty, “l can vend him back—but won't. FH take him Let ber iter, She's had too much swect. Her spike heels sunk into the ft earth She stumbled vi Maa G FY oy out a rescuing hand. He cefled ov r his shoulder: “Back in a few ninute: you to desert me’ Judy. Mean of “Afra‘d of me or the dark?” Cis- | By trased “Can't vou guess?" Gary studied her face from flirtatious eyes. A iate tome coming robin ar- rived in the maple near the porch. Above his mate's shrill scolding Judith heard Gary's echoing faintly —Cissy was being amusing - and --amused— have the the radio — play the! pi-no-—#o to bed" But she sat and waited. The gar- den was altnest ton exquisite to be | quite real A voung moon made sil- ver filigree lace of the trees’ leaves an the grass. Lilacs foamed and billowea in the light breeze. Tn the midst of such serenity it was wicked to feel so restless. Judith told herself beating a tat- too on the sack of the bench upon which she sat! Gary had gone all < © way tc the Oliver place. Ci Rogers would sce co that, but sure- }) she would send him back in a ce- — In that case he should have | been here. the trees she could impse his i dim light he e from the win dow. Once, a nurse ix wisite uni- form stood framed in it Tomorrow another one would come on duty The doctors had agreed it would be better not to move Reuben to home or hospital. With rest and quiet in a week. perhavs— “We can't t edmitted ered DIDN'T LIKE NEW OWNER PLYMOUTH, Ind—At an auc- tion sale near this city a bidder offered $30 for an old horse own- ed by Charles Riggs ef Claypool. ‘The bidder had no sooner made his offer than the horse fell dea in the stable James McNeill Whistler was born inj the United States but Spent myst of his life in Europe. 4 \ \ } eee ro Cissy said sweetly. 3 fi laughter) west-wing guest foom | SMITH__ FERGUSON eyes upon the light, “but I wish I'd j never seen him! In her heart she blamed Reuben ness, but for Gary’s present defec- tion. But for that man upstairs in never have met the thoroughly un- pleasant girl who had dragged Gary from her. She would be.en« aged to Gary, not waiting for. ary. But even while she told herself this, she knew infallibly that she would always be waiting for Gary. Social, gay Gury who, like the but- terfly, took the pleasure of the mo- ment where he found it. Not a light - o’- love — loyal at heart, Meaning to come back — always coming back, when the diverting moment had passed, filled with confidence, :harm —totally un- mindful of his wavering. for Gary. The waiting would be sweet—if he loved her. If— Abruptly she stopped her tattoo upon the bench. | So self-satisfied—You never ev bother to look over the rim—” Was there perhaps a grain of truth in what that girl said? Judith wondered if she had taken life— | a.! of it, too much for granted, fol- lowed too closely the pattern cut by others? She com-nencec¢ her tattoo again. did t | things er eo? What did shp Kk | thi o. That did she know jof anyth jazzing and Muriket: agave revelling in pomeen? ut, although. Judith did not realize’ it, Cissy had cast the first stop: loubt into the pool of her an would lie buried for years, perfiaps never come to the surface, but the stone had been b Ten minutes ticked away, twen- ty, thitty— Judith felt longing rise within her, like a tide. Somewhere was infinite beauty for everyone —a horitage waiting to be claimed. She felt it in the deepest recesses of her being. Why then all this fumbling uncertainty? Tormenting Memory <2 path between flowers opening honeysweet hearts to the night. “Gary?” It was the lank colored boy, Ben. “Mr. Gary on de phome, Miss Judy.” She went swiftly between dew and into the lighted hall. “Yes, Gary?” she spoke quickly into the telephone. “Judy — I'm, at Oliver's place. ! euced awkward to leave.” “Why?” unsteadily, , “Hostless party; you know. Cissy asked m thi ‘oing.” oe | SICAL NRE: Reine in cwent cut, 7 e over, ibe there a : hiGary, Pride said nee for her. “I'm—dead tired.” “Nonsense! They're dancing. Swell orchestra out from town. Jolly folks. Come on — please please!” Ker heart went all soft and warm. When Ga - saia please— His next words stiffened her back bone. “I promised Cissy I'd get you. She bet you wouldn't come.” “She wins!" Juditt managed to say it liltingly. “Sorry, old sweet!” “You're missing a grand time.” Gary vas enjoying himself. Gary, who a few hours ago couldn't wait to see Judith! “Thank your hostes. for me, Gary.” “All right-—if you won't come. ; See you in the morning, Judy.” She grip ving to leave the party. Wasn't |coming through the moonlight to | her. ae was going to stay with the jorehestra—and—Cissy. went slow! up the wide irs. Her yellow frock billowed ut her vellow satin shod feet. ‘y had come home—she harin't “dr: ‘med That kiss still lingered torment- jimgly «pon her lips. Gary had come—and gone. She was waiting again | She wondered if, when she was old and gray, she would still be waiting for Gary Reuben, lying high in the four- Poster. with its snowy canopy and valance, ran nervous fingers through the patch o: light brown hair that escaped the bandage and wondered why he had scoffingly |declared there was no such thing as Fate? “What else could have brought j me to this?” he asked of a lovely, smiling lady who hung on the wall coquetting ceaselessly over her fan. “What else?” A far cry from |the lumber camp; from the bunk ; on the flocr of cookie's shack! The pink and lavende> sweet | peas on the wall paper and the } china dogs on the mantel were not wne whit tore unreal than that he should be lying between jasmine se q at Good!se's Choice, ti idly for one footfall— Jud Pree Rianche Smith Fergesea) mous world tumbien: Pensacola high school took top honors in the glee club contest in the West Florida Music Fi held at DeFuniak Springs week, i Tallahassee won the cup for the best Panama City shared h Ss with silver lov hand Tallahassee, winain, first place in Class B for t and Chipley first hono: both the girls’ division and won not only for her delayed happi- ; That would be her life—waiting Cissy's word | came drifting back to her. “You're | OMEONE was coming along the { kissed sweet alyssum, up the steps the teicphone with | fingers gone a little cold. He wasn't | it--he had kissed her. ; > SPORTS: the four poster bed she would , Key West All Stars Lineup | For Lauderdale Game Released First And Second All-Star Teams To Play Tune Up Game Sunday At Navy Field The Monroe County Baseball League met last night in the San , Carlos building, and after the ! regular business routine the celo won ouf. after'a close vote with Sterling. “The choice of sec- ond went to Albert Acevedo. The third base voting was one-sided, with George Acevedo leading Pubio Carbonell. Shortstop posi- tion went to Amando Acevedo without a struggle. | It was a fight for the outfield positions, with Manola Acevedo , winning out on the first ballot, ; and after several ballots John | Roberts and Sweeting were the , choice for the two other positions. i Alberto Rodriguez was named for the back stopping job. Four league pitchers were unanimous- ily named, beginning with Pancho Salinero and followed by Robert Bethel, Mango Malgrat and Stone. All four may be used. After the selection of the start- ing lineup, it was decided to play’ \the winners of each position |against the losing players, which | gives as the lineup for the losers: | Sterling on first, Mullins on sec- | (ond, Valdez at short, P. Carbonell ‘on third, Machin, Lucillo and G.; “Gareia in the outfield, Joe Sol- dano catching and the pitchers being divided two for each team, 'Salinero- and Stone for one and Bethel and Malgrat for the other. These teams will play at Navy | Field Sunday, April 17, begin- | ning at 1 p. m. : BASEBALL DOUBLEHEADER ___ SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY MIAMI GIANTS IN NIGHTCAP; LOCAL PLAYERS GETTING | INTO SHAPE FOR INVASION | BY FT. LAUDERDALE NINE i | | | | Doubleheader of baseball is |scheduled for Sunday afternoon. |The Key West Stars will play « jpicked team in the first game, and the Miami, Giants will meet a Key West outfit in the night- cap ran | Navy Field ig sew, being put in condition for the games and a large crowd is exvected to be on hand for the contests. In the first game, the following lineup will represent the Key West All Stars: Barcelo, on first; ,Albert Acevedo, on second; Amando Acevedo, shortstop; George Acevedo, third base; Man- ola Acevedo, left field; John Rob- erts, right field; Sweeting, center field; Pancho Salinero and Mal- grat, pitchers; Joe Soldano and Danny Lopez, catchers. The lineup of the picked team will be: Sterling, first base; Mul- lins, second base; Valdez, short- stop; Pubio Carbonell, third base; Lucilo, center field; Machin, -ieft field; G. Garcia, right field; Rob- ert Bethel and Stone, pitchers; Rodriguez, catcher. ) teams are getting in- t class condition fer the Ft m which. will play ere Sunday, April 24 “NBhc nightcap will bring togeth- ay the Key West Tigers and Mi- ami Giants. The Tigers will use first, N. Roberts gher at short, V. Dean on t Frank Albury in left. G Roberts in right, Gilbert Gon- in center, Fisher on the nd Wm. Butler behind McIntosh on second, zalez ants will by a large Shimie on first, Smart Boots on third, Robert port, Pinder in right, Ralr in Yingehouti in center, Gib- SOFTBALL GAME FRIDAY EVENING FIRST TILT OF NEW LEAGUE WILL FEATURE RED DEVILS AND ROOSEVELT CLUB The Red Devils will play the Roosevelt Club at Bayview Park at 7:45 p. m. Friday in the first game of the new city diamond- ball gue and will find these two #€ams fighting for the honor of playing the Ft. Lauderdale out- fit, ich team will play a dia- mondball game here Saturday, April 23. Monday night, Lopez Funeral Home will clash with Roosevelt Club and on Friday, April 22, the last game before the Ft, Lauder- dale boys come to town, will be played. Today In History naeeenensccccnsocenensen 1828—First edition of famed Webster’s Dictionary, over which author had labored 20 years, pub- lished. Merit recognized but not at first a financial success. 1861—Fort Sumter evacuated. I 1865—President Lincoln shot at’ Ford’s Theatre, Washington, by 'Booth—Secretary of State Sew- ard murderously assaulted on sick bed. 1912—Steamship*! ‘Ti maiden voyage from. New York, struck: before midnight ' i land; 1517 liveslost, 5 ‘ ; 1920—Movement to wear over-; alls to get clothing -pricesedown » spreads over country. * Anniversaries 1788—(150 years ago) James A. Hamilton, son of the great Alex- ander, New York soldier and lawyer, born there. Died Sept. 24, 1878. 1810—JustinS. Morrill, Ver- mont’s noted congressman 4) senator, born ‘at Strafford, Vt.; Died Dec. 28, 1898. 1813—Junius Spencer Morgan, New England drygoods merchant, a London banker opening up America to European capital, grandfather of the present Mor- gan, born at Sprnigfield, Mass. Died April 8, 1890. 1842—Adna R. Chaffee, from private in 1861 to the exalted rank of lieutenant-general in 1904, born at Orwell, Ohio. Died in Los Angeles, Nov., 1914 1853—Rose Coghlan, actress born in England. Died Sept. 27 1937. (1862—Frederick LL. Anderson, Baptist clergyman, professor of New Testament interpretation Newton, Mass. Theological School, born in St. Lovis. Died Jan. 23, 1938. 1866—Anne Sullivan Macy, de- voted teacher of Helen Keller. herself an inspiration, born at Springfield, Mass. Died in New York, Oct. 20, 1936. Foreign demand for American bicycles is increasing, exports in the last year being valued at $91 000 compared with $61,000 in the prece@ihg year. Mexico is the leading market gon as pitcher and Whitehead on the reetiving end. The latter teams will play again on Monday, April 25, at the Navy Field, 3 p. m i aon fA ta, Alaskans Use Pennies But Stilt Laugh At ’Em ‘aise last week: that’s why (Ry Axsecinted Press) ANCHORAGE, Alaska, {; AROUND MIAMI {By CONTRIBUTOR) Seocccccccnsccesccoceses Among the group of sociable. sisters whose combined mental furnishings would not equip an “efficiency” flat, the inevitable conversation hovers vainglorious- ly near the husband’s pay check. They are the left over, or after . Sage 2 “Season, SoCiety” MALONS OT Mie ant My dad is.giving us ami, the “July ‘siiart-sét.” yIMy;|husband jhas)-a job”, says Mrs. W., “and got a steady ¥ bought our beautiful Icy Grind refrigerator on payments.” “My April, George’s. pay is only $50 a week 14.—Alaskans have started using since the depression, but I make pennies. it stretch by using canned food, Back in gold rush days a dollar there really isn’t any difference was “small change” because pric- es were high and currency was scarce. Then, as the territory be- newspaper came civilized, sourdoughs began where the machinery is, figuring at the rate of “two bits”. except the taste. We bought our Super-Static radio that w on time.” Mrs. K’s husband is a man, downstairs and makes big money. “You're lucky In recent years a five-cent your old man has a profession, piece has been the smallest coin says Mrs. W. “Yes, ‘Im proud of in general use, but since the Sig- Tom, he never takes more than nal Corps began making exact a week off and we get a new club building at MacClenny last change on its commercial wire- car every year.” less service Alaskans have started using one-cent pieces, they still ridicule “coppers”, even as they accept them in change. Many children, reared Just out. This w ci the Week” folder. Colors, tions, and correct a selected room. S' perts and interior decor A 1 here today- Ws free! FOR LOVELY LIVING leading model homes at-Tone Wall Finish colortul, soft-toned America's | thank S-W Fi for the smart, beauty thet dor This velvety finish FOR FURNITURE Here's a brilliant decorative enamel! for home painting. Dries in 4 hours to a finish smooth as porcelain—and SOUTH FLORIDA CONTRACTING & ENGINEERING CO. types of pal Little Mrs. L feels overa Far North, never have seen a pen- in the ny yet, the wireless operators say eek's Sherwin-Williams “Room color combina- int to use for tyled by leading color ex ators. Get your COPY niture . rooms fi ns their walls. % out the light coiors. White and Eliza Streets . nearly 4,000 persons. though Her husband makes only $25 a nor Doyle Carlton made a fine vn i ond fur- charming best in drapery __. its soft smoothness makes lor more restful, pleasent to live in. In a variety of pastel, fast-to- “My James reads a lot and we bought the grandest de luxe en- cyclopedia on the ‘pa read‘ plan.” “That”, K., “is one’ way of money but books are so useless and collect so much dust that Tom simply won't have them around, they annoy him.” . . “We are buying our home fur- nished,” remarks Mrs. -Fitz B the sweetest piano-har to put in it. You mix drinks’ at one end an play it at the other. I ‘eamed I'd ever own a $6 home on Henry’s insurance com- missions.” “Now I think,” bustles Mrs. .» “we should all form a social club to improve our minds and get our pictures in the papers. My husband is an accountant, so I'll be treasurer.” “Oh, let’s have a weekly bridge and supper”, put in Mrs. A. “our minds don’t need no_ improving and we're only the July smart- set anyway.” The dedication of the new 4-H attendance Ex-Gover- week drew an dedicatory address following a parade headed by Robert E. Lee high school band. 0s washable! For walls, woodwork, furniture, toys, etc. $-W Enameloid comes in mony sparkling colors. SPECIAL FOR KITCHEN WALL w rs ws the sot we esos SW, Senbleme wen ‘4 each tne cher time. 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