The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 26, 1947, Page 3

Pee pass THE KEY WEST CITIZEN — bs | ° ’ Chapter 13 ! LD SVEN LARSON led the way out into the brilliant spring sunshine. He moved quick- ly and the unhealthy flushed col-| or of his face had subsided. Doug! wondered at Elsa’s fear for him. “This is a beautiful garden sir —it’s quite startling to find such; a place out here in the middle of the forest.” Sven fondled an early rose. “This was my Elsa’s garden—she' , planted everything in it. She had a green thumb, that girl.” The past tense disturbed Doug. “Doesn’t she still take care of it?” “You are thinking of little Elsa. ..- Iam speaking of her mother. She married my son and died when Elsa was only twelve years old. She had been married before but when she came to us Ed was only eight. Sometimes I find my- self wondering what his father was like.” Evidently Sven had decided; that Ed’s less attractive char- acteristics could not _ possibly come from his Elsa. Not knowihg how to respond to these persona! reminiscences Doug was relieved to see Elsa coming toward t'iem. “Doug, if you have nothing else planned I thought we might take one of the dories and go fishing How about it Grandfather?” “You and Douglas go Elsa. I promised to beat Axel Lindstrom at a game of checkers. We'll sit on the dock in the sunshine—bet- | ter than fishing.” Her eyes clouded slightly and the old man patted her shoulder. “Stop worrying about your grand- father. I promise not to quarrel with Ed again.” ; “He doesn’t feel well, Grand- |! father, that’s why he’s so short- tempered.” “Yah,” Sven observed dryly, | “When a man can’t hold his liquor he blames everyone but himself.” It was almost half a mile down! to the Inlet and the saw miil: dock. The three of them walked slowly absorbing the May sun- shine that even now was not too! warm. When they reached the! mill he diseppenred in search of his friend and Elsa brought cut! ~ eReReEeT eee grey FEET FIRST: FIRM FOUNDATIONS... a ee a rene ee ee fishing tackle and a can of live bait kept handy. They climbed into a_green- painted skiff and Doug pulled out into mid-channel while Elsa: set the trolling lines. He rowed easi- ly, feathering his oars and spar- ing himself of effort. Elsa sat in the stern, catching the sunlight on her head and the short straight bridge of her nose. Her brown- flecked eyes which had always met his frankly now were eva- ive. “Look here, Elsa,” he said de- terminedly. “You didn’t bring me out here to go fishing.” She bent over the can of bait. “I wanted to talk to you alone, Doug.” “About last night?” “Partly. The fight sort of brought things to a head, didn’t it? I mean between you and Bill Hardin. He’s been riding you, hasn’t he?” Doug met her gaze evenly. “Yes he has. Do you know why?” “Perhaps it’s because of me.” “I wondered. Are you engaged to him?” “No. But we have been good friends . . . perhaps he became more interested than I realized. You see, Bill had a couple of years of college and so did I. When Dad died two years ago I gave college up and came home to help Ed and Grandfather. Later Bill came to work for us. These other loggers are fine men, but they’ve worked around lumber camps all their lives—it’s their entire world. But Bill is different. When I talk about books or what’s going on in the world he’s been the only one to understand.” “Why didn’t you go to the dance with him then as he asked | you to?” “I_I was afraid he was be-! buy you out?” eit | She nodded almost defiantly, coming too interested.” “Is that the only reason?” Doug persisted. LSA blushed faintly and bit her lips, ‘then suddenly she faced hirn. “All right Doug, Pll tell you. I wanted to dance with you, have fun with you, show you what one of our get-togethers could be tike. i was afraid if I went with Bill s OEE AEE EE EET SO RE ROTTEN OO % for growing feet. Sturdy but flexible leather oxfords recommended by doctors az the best school shues. he’d be unfriendly and create some unpleasantness.” “And it happened anyway.” ’ She gave. the trolling line an, impatient jerk. “Yes.” : He grinned. “Just goes to show — you can’t thwart fate.” Then his expression altered. “And now you want me to quit, is that it?” : “T’'m afraid for you Doug. Alf these accidents and now a fight with Bill.” His mouth grew stern. “Why should the two be connected in your mind? Do you think Hardin: could have something to do with the severed cable?” “No of course not!” Her face had grown quite pale. “Then what is this all about— your concern for me?” “You’re a friend of Glen’s, f don’t want you to get hurt. Isn’t that enough?” ‘ “Let’s leave Glen out of this for awhile,” he said crisply. “He was my friend in a way that few people would understand. We shared mud, fifth and bullets for four years. I knew him well enough to know he wouldn’t quit in my position. No, Elsa Larson, you'll have to fire me, I won't offer to leave. . The paleness of her face made her eyes seem dark and enor- mous. ’ “Why are you so stubborn! There are a hundred logging camps where you could get a job, I’m only interested because you're new and inexperienced.” “Thanks,” Doug’s voice was dry, “but I think I can take care of myself.” ; She didn’t speak and Doug turned the skiff and began pulling it north of the Larson mill. F “Tell me _ something,. Elsa,” Doug said softly. “Has the ‘White Rapids Company ever tried -to “Yes, several times.’ : He went ahead slowly. “Did Hardin work for them before coming here?” Elsa said “Yes” then suddenly the full implications of his line of questioning hit her and her voice emerged aimost in a sob. ... ° ‘Doug, that can’t be true! Not Bill Hardin!” (To be continued) * FIT AND COMFORT CCUNT IN SCHOOL SHOE LINEUP are Other praetical styles shown at right, above, are: the side-tie of Tyrolean origin, in brown leather with bright green tongue and matching trim; the T-strap sandal, sturdy enough for adequate support, and the perennial pariy shoe of black patent leather. By DOROTHY ROE Associated Press Fashion Editor an you, pick out school shoes for Junior and Sis, choose them well, and remember that the average active child takes about 30,- 000 steps a day for a distance of i2 miles. That’s why small shoes seem to wear out so quickly, and also whiy chilaren’s foot care is so important. 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