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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 19388. Chapter 44 Just One More Chance F JUDITH had been harassed and uncertain before she wrote to Reuben, she was swept into an gyelanche of bewilderment now. lad she acted eo eT Would Reuben be dis by her lack of restraint? Had she been too humble? Suppose he didn’t an- swer? Suppose— = Then there was Gary to neekoned. wi Nel that whe had an, about Gary—the one bad died, Wrugeing—but it had died. Gary would be furious because he was not to have his own way, but grieved? She solanly sees eat dis- tress or deep grief wi ary un- Jess the mishap was physical and purely persona) to Gary; however, ary must be reckoned with, Time dragged like a snail — it flew on hi ingbird’s wings. Fe e were three days left until tmas. There were two days. There was one day. It was Christ- mas Eve—no word from Reuben— no word! Jim came down the hall, stood 90 at the bravely bedecked ine. “The prettiest tree we've ever Fad. The kids will adore it.” “Yes,” Judith agreed tonelessly. Jim shot his sister a quick oF jing glance: “Want to go with Bebterar a G rami jood- Meat be lecorated. It’s fun- ny a man must die before he gets a wreath of living green.” He turned away. “Want to come?” ith came down the ladder. oti, T get a coat.” ety, with Shanty Utne gute ot wind soft Tittle flurries of . A day that seemed to pro- laim orld was doing its a ready for the blessed was to descend upon it ee! There was none of it in nie Sata Rog oy fark pokey Leo rustling 1 ‘him across the lit- stream, Thin ice bordered its Ona hillside, almost nl dead leaves, creeping a bright green carpet. Ah—here a it of bit- three years. in eee be ‘as Iney's uleh—the deepest, muddiest part of it-—-with Reuben. They were searching for bitter-sweet, pine t would aliens tpn dovbsow 4 thelr first lieve the drones of little house in Casper Street. The Serooca had ng Teg ed mak e gro! ie s in the ed ony and Beaben’ had caught her, held her close. : ‘Eat Humble Pie’ jens busy fingers tightened around the crow’s-foot. If — fiesay’ tat of Reuben heart. Feel is arms—a Vistar! all— An unbidden tear trickled down her nose. Ashamed she brushed it way, looked ‘kly to meet a i apbene ; eyes. “You, too, . She hodded. ¢ For a long moment they busied emselves with the evergreen; lim said: “I've made ducks and drakes of my life." “T've tine up, too, Jim.” Another silence. Judith said hesitantly: “Debt again, Jim?” “Debt again,” bitterly. “Personal?” tle “Not entirely. Gran is involved, too. M; It.” His slim brown hands e suddenly idle. ww darkened his face. “I it out, yet. That stock deal sound as Gibraltar.” lways do.” “One more chance!" She echoed ft prayerfully. “I heaven by just one chance.” Jim stufied crow's-foct into the lay A ided loaking at Bis sietent He a: “It's Oliver's fault? “Mine.” “Then eat humble pie, old dear. | Make it up.” “Tve tried. Too late.” “I didn't o- I was afraid may- be—it was ary “It was—at first. I had a—a sort ) gaaeeng for years. I'm cured.” wound a handful of the ereep- into a bundle and stuffed it into “T'm home to stay, Jim. ul have to help me raise the} “You think I'm fit, Judy?” “Poor little tads! With me at the helm I guess they're in for plenty.” _ “They must not grow up believ- ing all the soft spots are theirs by divine it while the rocky ones are the other fellows’ share.” “I get you.” Jim arose from his knees, “Ho th Judy.” _He took a piece twine from his pocket and tied the bulging bag carefully. He said: “I'm sorry you're unhappy, but I ean’t help being glad you're here and that you need me. I’ve never been need- ed you know.” it was pitifully true. Judith said nothing. Jim said: “If you need me, I can make a new start, Judy. Run-m: self and my affairs differently. Make Gran see I must turn dirt farmer — Make the land in- stead of eating up itself—and us, Watch me!” There was a new look on Jim’s dark face as he swung the sack to his shoulder, “I guess there’s ai ways another chance if we hunt for it, You'll find yours, too, Judy.” ‘Losing Your Nerve?" (eras Day. Its routine never varied at Goodloe’s Choice. Qn this day there were never dinner guests. Just the fami- ly sat down to the beautifully a pointed table—Irish linen, thin ald silver, vivid poinsettia, Amos in livery waited. Jim carved the tur- key. Amanda lighted the plum pudding. When the last dish was cleared away she toasted the fami- ly in-egg nog of her own making: ae Goodloes—past, present’ and ‘uture!” i She looked regal in Amante eeaireee ta white on fuess we miss | “T know you are.” “Gosh! I'd like to teach them to avoid my mistakes.” be we dim. 0 we were shielded. We'll Sponsibilities upon them.” Christmas day. She had-been- a Christmas bride, | Stand: Ji and “To Goodlo future!” Jim’s dark eyes twinkled above | his glass. Jim had real work ahead +-two kids to raise. He was hap- ier than he had been for 3, udith tried to return the t) le. ler drink was gall upon her lips >-Reuben hadn't answered — not one word— . Maybe he hadn’t received the ai had to cog ar be he one to Warder, Phe hed 8 mail today, but ere wasn’ jorrow— ‘Laughing, talking, praising the vely old pin Gran pad giver: her a her treasures, a g a bet with Jim on P; Hayes pac dy was to fcehicie out this af- ternoon—Judith got th: dinner hour. Maybe Reuben hadn’t got the letter— - Dick Blout arrived and—Gary, ready for the cross country ride. ie bow pare 7 ; like cen jaus — pockets ing, ruddy face beaming. Greedily the twins fell upon him, while Judith and Gary started for the dock. The hour of reckoning had arrived. sary was in fine fettle. “I’m a living bureau of informat on Reno, darling. I know the name of a fine lawyer. I've located a swell ‘Small hotel where you can be com- fortable and obscure. The wheels are = pons to move so easily you'll hardly know you're getting a di- vorce. Just do your act well to- night—Want me to drop a hint to cee . “No.” She was poking: at him intently, but Gary felt she didn’t see him, hadn't heard him. He said: “What's the gptter? Losing your nerve—again’ “No, I was wondering about Seeritber | on oat Wake Judith, imber deal! uy I was spenene. of our ol is no time to bother about tim- ar “I just wanted to know if those pines were cut—the ones that caused the trouble between you eee Rennes” = “They were cut,” grimly. the deal over. Did you ‘think t ge SI w. anger stained eaesla RY led. Rewben #0ld the 4 ‘the word of that—that nobody Sgainst mine? He couldn't believe his ears. “You're stark mad, Judith! You're morbid. Up- set about going to Reno—” “Pm not going to Reno.” “Throwing me down?” banter- ingly. He couldn't believe she was pSorty2” “Rage threatened ® choke him. “If you're hopi go back to Oliver” iy “] am,” hating herself for ad- mitting it. “Snap out of it, darling! Cissy Rogers and Clem are at Cur- tis sg hogy en me was arrivi Te today, from wherever he’s been hiding.” The blood drained from Judith's theart. It was just a numb lump of ice in her chest. Reuben was with Cissy—He didn't care for ber; for had to make them, the babies — 'e’ll not shield the babies as | put re- | (Coprright, 1938, Blanche Smith Ferguson) Tomorrow: Tragedy. the ‘try, who was seen warming up i jway, is the lad known to loca’ | TE KEY WEST CITIZEN | @eeecsccescoecccvecocces SPORTS om, ?, i. ., Today’s Birthday: f vr | eeeeccccccoee eee 1 Rev. Dr. John R. Mott of New York, famed Y.M.C.A. leader, | born at Livingston Manor, N. Y., 73 years ago. Mer. John A. Ryan of the Cath- olic University, Washington, D. C., head of the Dept. of Social Eth- ics, born in Dakota Co., Minn., 69 OBSERVATIONS FROM BEES STOP REDS; THE THIRDBASE LINE’ CUBS. WIN, 10-4 By OSCAR L. MILIAN INDIANS DEFEATED YANK: SCOCSSSHSSHSSSOSSSOSSESESE The untiring efforts of our RED SOX EDGED OUT TIGERS, 5-4 baseball enthusiasts will no doubt be rewarded with success. Those ardent fans and lovers of | the. national pastime, who are working without rest to bring! back te Key West the stand tha! ‘ b teen years ago, certainly deserve | 1 oa ipliccetanad stake 7 a lot of credit and this column ex- | hag yen za er eae a tends a hand oy emeratulation Le holding the peta a ine bbs, 0) lamlin, |“. “ : bi eos pel Pi and the|Cight hits and aided by four er- «ne |rors, downed St. Louis Cardinals, est of the boys who are doing! 9 to 4. Chicago Cubs kept right everything within their power 10 \ chi ae - i a ie entertain the public on holidays. Do ape 7 be vy tagger gg este May they keep up the good work. stopped the onrush of Cincinnati } Reds by edging them out, 10 to 9, in a parade of pitchers. The Reds used four moundsmen and the Bees five. 5. .j Collecting ,,13 safeties off Lefty Gomez and Sundra, Cleveland In- ¢ dians trounced New York Yan- er why the players displayed] Kees, 9 to 5, to continue setting such marvelous spirit on this par-;the pace in the American | tieular day. It is hoped the games| teague. Boston Red Sox, although will continue to bring out more! oythit 8 to 5, eked out a victory j fans each Sunday. jover Detroit Tigers, 5 to 4. Chi- cago White Sox walloped Wash- | ington Senators, 10 to 3. Phila-| | Joe Fi ndez, who, in the good sehr . \ delphia Athletics almost shutout St. Louis Browns. Final count ‘old days, used to be one of the; | liveliest ball players in the city, | was seen in action last Sunday | Was 6 tol. petiernoa Joe, after fouling aj Results of the games follow: few, finally fanned under the} National League teurve balls of Lefty John, a; At New York ; St. Louis )New York 911 0 nineteen-year-old twirler. Batteries: Weiland, Harrell, Another great player of yester- ‘i * " lyear, who attracted the attention | Macon and Owen; Castleman and iof many fans, was Willie Dough-} Panning. (Special to Phe Citizen) NEW YORK, May 25.—New Witnessing my first game since the organization of the present baseball league last Sunday aft- ernoon I must confess the num- ‘ber of fans present was very en- coutaging and do no longer won- | i -4 84 |some youngsters on the sidelines! At Boston R. H. E. [of the field. Doughtry, by the, Cincinnati -913 0 jaston 1013 2 baseball fans as “Red” and who} Batteries: Vander Meer, R. Da- ; used to play shortstop for the Key ‘vis, Hayworth, Cascarella and {West Regulars some 12 years!Lombardi; Turner, Lanning, Hin- ; back, Willie can still hold ’emjson, Weir, Errickson and Muel- ‘ler. - i Some baseball fans begin to’ At Brooklyn i wonder how George Acevedo can Chicago ;manage to play ball with sun-' Brooklyn — PRES Eo ee glasses. Batteries: Carelton and Hart- nett; Mungo, Butcher, Marrow Bolivar Castille, one of Key’ and Phelps. West’s smartest ballplayers of; days gone by, now living in Mi-| Pittsburgh ami, is paying a visit to his local rain. friends. Mr. Castillo is certainly , enjoying his stay in the old Is-| land City. down at short! at Philadelphia, American League | at St. Louis R. H. E. __ | Philadelphia 611 2 Florencio Acevedo, Jr., captain St, Louis 1 8 i of the Star outfit, gives Manager; Batteries: Nelson and. Hayes; Roy Hamlin of the Sluggers plen-; van Atta, Tietje and Sullivan, ty of credit for the sportsmanship | — being displayed as*director and! for the success of the league so’ far. At Detroit R. H. E. Boston § 5 2 ; Detroit e 480 ‘ Batteries: Grove and Desau- Although the Stars have been} tels; Auker, Coffman and Teb- playing with a cirppled. team for | petts. the last three weeks they have} 'Scompetition ’ ftom Boston Red | gressive but probably in July they R. H. E.! | & years ago. | CRP RAPA SR PERE weReeeeoeeE ‘FOLLOWING THROUGH Dr. J. McKeen Cattell of New York, famed’ psycologist, born at + Easton, Pa., 78 years ago. E. Schultze cartoonist, creator Grandpa”, born at Ky., 72 years ago. { i ,By, AGUILAR | eeee eeeuscanseee | BASEBALL:SOFPTBALL— ew York Yarikees are getting Carl of “Foxy Lexington, iSox and Cleveland Indians. De- | troit Tigers and Washington Sen- ators will also give them a run | for the honors. Chicago White | Sox, if they ever get started, will be a tough customer. It will not be as easy for the Yankees this season as it has been in previous years. . .In the National League, New York Giants have started off ‘well, but Cincinnati Reds gave them a scare, which brought Ter- ry’s men back to life. Chicago Cubs are dangerous. St. Louis Cardinals do not look very ag- Gene Tunney, onetime cham- pion pugilist, born in New York City, 40 years ago. Bill Robinson, wegro actor- dancer, born in Richmond, Va., 60 years ago. Igor I. Sikorsky of Bridgeport, Conn., aeroplane builder, born in Russia, 49 years ago. Col. Henry Breckinridge of New York, noted lawyer, born in Chicago, 52 years ago. TODAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Philadelphia’ at Chicago — Thomas (2-3) vs. Whitehead (2-0). New York at Detroit—Beggs (1-1) or Ruffing (4-1) vs. Gill (2-1). Boston at Cleveland—Oster- muller (2-0) vs. Harder (3-3). Washington at St. Louis—Weav- er (2-1) vs. Mills (0-0). NATIONAL LEAGUE St. Louis at New York—Shoun (0-0) vs. Schumacher (2-3). Chicago at Brooklyn—French (2-4) vs. Pressnell (4-2). Cincinnati at Boston—Derring- er (6-2) vs. Macfayden (3-1). Pittsburgh at Philadelphia— Tobin (3-2) vs, Walters (3-4). will get started, if it’s not too late. . .The writer would like to hear from local fans as to who | should be the players on the ma- jor leagues’ All-Star teams: which | will play at Cincinnati-on July 6th. . .Cuco Castillo, formerly of | this city. but now making his |home in St. Pete, plays diamond- |ball with Woolsey’s Roofers. He is lead-off batter. Cuco played | here with The Citizen, Del Monte, |Never-Sleep and other softball clubs of Key West. . . Dean’s pitching arm remains a ' mystery. Manager Grimm claims | he will try it out this week, Her- | man claims he is fit to go in there (any day. In the local baseball field, the players are trying hard to put a |grandstand over their present | bleachers and before long there) may be one put up with labor }and money of players and mana- gers. | Acevedo Stars are in need of | players. An SOS has been broad- cast to the players not on the other two clubs. The Stars are shy players and manager. The | writer would suggest getting Izzy | Rodriguez to catch for them, with | Sanehez, Malgrat and Puby Car- Armstrong has had 89 in about five years. The odds at present are § to 3 in favor of Ross. This may come down to about even at the bell. Fans will have a chance to witness what a good little man can do to a good big man or vice versa. | Ross has fought two Negroes erage ne eon te seconds| a8 hori that they are tough, i 3 >} but it does not se: to wo Puby, when not pitching, ‘at third; ! ena He fought ital ‘Woods, M. Acevedo at short, with Machin, | who lasted the full 12 rounds, in Se ae fase. Pearce 1935, and Baby Joe Gans, who i eae : went but two rounds. Arm- ed to eer era ee one strong has knocked out 35 of the 4 ; 6, ou oe uis flatten Mox ger that will take an interest in schmeling, or vice versa, it would the club. This is the only way make little difference to anyone baseball can be brought back to' except to the fighters and Pro- what it was years ago. ‘moter Mike Jacobs. It seems that Fara sag iit does not worry fans as it did ROXING— \t '¢ gone by. Tomorrow night, \the world’s | Baiada } welterweight champion, Barney: eee Ross, will fi i 1 R. H. E. Reemrorisemens | 8 > 2 | ight featherweight | orite we \champion, Henry Armstrong. ieee fab =~ Tr repay — Barney will weigh 142 pounds} -” BRAND and Armstrong, 136. It will be} CUBAN COFFEE a treat to watch the Negro jump} lover the lightweight division to, ON SALE AT ALL GROCERS Pecccccescescecooess tackle a fighter in the welter de-} partment. Barney has had 79 pro- fessional bouts in eight years and‘ (“Bunny”), | been; giving a good account of themselves. In their last game were handicapped with five their regulars on the sick list.j At Chicago Washington Chicago Batteries: R. HE.) - 310 3 |Hogsett and R. Ferrell; Stratton | cieseetiades Pitcriptain Acevedo, 0, three years ago, developed e dandy | ball players in the persons of} | Aristides Castro, Peter Castro, Dick Swain and others, is hand- ling another team of youngsters and will fight to make thing of them. and Sewell. 4 . 4 At Cleveland New York Cleveland 1 Batteries: Gomez, Sundra some- | Dickey; Allen and Pytlak. HOW THEY STAND MAJOR LEAGUES (Baseball) American League Club— Cleveland Scireeree Boston In this column next week your|/New York {writer will endeavor to give you} Washington [the names of some of the sag thes | promisiny young players of today. 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