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V ay V SA?DS San Wan BaSSETT ? ' ? Copyright by j > Tb? Penn Pub. Co. WNU Service 0^V'?? AA>? ii VI'' n ^v??B THE STORY CHAPTER L?Tha future of the still youthful and comely "Widder" Marcla Howe, recently released by death from her idling, selfish husband, is a con versational tit-bit among the house-, wives of the little hamlet of Wilton. Eligible bachelors and widowers also evince a more or less unselfish Interest In the "Widder." CHAPTER n.?Marcla, despite her unfortunate matrimonial experience, finds pleasure in her daily life, but is lonely at times, and has invited her late husband's niece. Sylvia Harden., whom she has never seen, to visit her.; The girl arrives and Marcla takes to her at once, while Sylvia, expecting to. see a somewhat elderly aunt, finds llarcia more like a sister. To cover tEeAwkwardness of the moment, she bent to caress Prince Hal who bad risen and stood, alert and listening beside her. Only an instant passed before Mar cia spoke again?this time with visible effort to recapture her customary manner. "Suppose we bave lobster Newbnrg this noon," suggested she. 'Til get the chafing-dish. What's the matter, Hal, old man? You look worried. Don't tell me yon hear more fish swimming our way?" The nose of the setter quivered and, going to the window, he growled. "He does hear something," asserted Sylvia. "What do you suppose It is?" "Gulls, most likely. They circle above the house in clouds," was Mar cla's careless answer. "The Prince regards them as his natural enemies. He delights to chase them up the beach and send them whirling into the air. Apparently he resents their chat ter." Again the dog growled. Almost immediately a hand fnmbled with the latch, and as the door swung open, a man staggered blindly into the room. He was hatless, wet to the skin, and shivering with cold, and before Mar cia coold reach his side, he lurched forward and fell at her feet "Quick, Sylvia, close the door and heat some broth. The poor fellow is exhausted. He's chilled to the bone." "Who Is he?" "No one I know?u stranger. Bring that pillow and help me to slip it un der his head. We'll let him rest where he is a moment." Her fingers moved to the bronzed wrist "He's all right" she whispered "Just cold and worn out. He'll be him self presently." She swept the matted hair, lightly sprinkled with gray, from the man's forehead and wiped his face. An Interesting face it was?Intelli gent and high-bred, with well-cut fea tures and a firm, determined chin. A sweater of blue wool, a blue serge suit socks of tan and sport shoes to match them clung to the tall, slender figure, and on the hand lying across it sparkled a diamond sunk in a band of wrought gold. It was not the hand of a fisherman, tanned though It was; nor yet that of a sailor. There could be no doubt about that. Rather, it belonged to a scholar, a writer, a painter, or pos sibly to a physician, for it was strong as well as beautifully formed. Sylvia bent to adjust the pillow, and her eyes and Marcia's met. Who was this man? Whence came he? W:.at disaster had laid him here helpless before them? as II weir questions penetrated nis consciousness, the stranger slowly opened his eyes. "Sorry to come here like this," he murmured. "The fog was so thick, I lost my bearings and mj power-boat ran aground. Pre been trying hours, to get her off. She's hard and fast oa your sand-bar." He struggled to rise and Marcia, kneeling beside him, helped him into an upright position where he sat, lean ing against her shoulder. "I seem to have brought In about half the sea with me," he apologized, looking about In vague, half-dazed fashion. "No matter. We're used to salt water here," she answered. "How do you fed? You're not hprtr "Only a little. Nothing much. I've done something queer to my wrist 1 was trying to push the boat off, and something suddenly gave way." Turning bis head aside, he bit his Bp as if in pain. "Well telephone Doctor Stetson. Meanwhile, you mostn't remain In these wet clothes. There is no surer way of catching cold. Do you think you could get upstairs If Sylvia and I guided your "I guess so?if it Isn't far. Fm ab surdly Assy. I don't know why. I suppose, though, I must shed these wet togs." > "You certainly must Come, Sylvia, lend a hand! Well help him up." / "Oh, I'm not in such a bad way as all that I can get up aloae," he pro tested. "Only please wait just another twoJ* mythiD ' WfDVa dldn'f wAfl fpl] JMAI SATin - /, , , v i_v T -L . J " nvraiB I onir wttn I jiffdi iqttw m m .. . . , * . ? , * ? - . " __ q.w. * hrflTi'1 H|. KKEnn, ? ;V'. f i i ffatf IbdBt how it's done,1" 1*13 The practical-minded Marda. "There! Ton look better already! Later you shall have a real, honest-to-goodneas me&L Run and call Doctor Stetson, Sylvia, and open the bed In the room opposite mine. Ton might light the heater there, too." As the girl sped away, Marela turned toward her visitor. "Suppose we try to make the rock ing chair now. Shall we? -But what worries me Is your wet clothing. I'm afraid you'll take your death of cold. Let me peel off your shoes and socks. I can do that And I believe I could get you out of your water-soaked sweater If I were to cut the sleeve. May I try? We needn't mind wreck ing It for I have another I can give you." The man did not answer. Instead, he sat tense and nnsmillng. his penetrating brown eyes fixed on Marcia's face. Apparently the scru tiny crystalized in him some swift resolution, for after letting his glance travel about the room to convince him self that no one was within hearing, he leaned forward: "There Is something else I'd rather yon did for me first" he whispered, dropping his voice until it became al most Inaudible. "I've a package here I wish you'd take charge of. lfs In side my shirt But for this Infernal wrist I could reach it" TU get it" "I'd rather you didn't talk about It" continued he, hurriedly. "Just put It in a safe place. Will you, please?" "Certainly." Puzzled, but unquestioning, Marela tlurust her hand beneath his sodden clothing and drew forth a small, flat box, wrapped in a bedraggled handker chief. "If you'll look out for it Til be tremendously obliged." "Of course I will," smiled Marda. "Look! Here is my pet hiding-place. This brick In the hearth is loose and under it is plenty of space for this small box. Til tuck it in there. Just hold it a second until I pry the brick up. There we are I Now give It to me." She reached hurriedly for the pack age, but as their hands met the moist, clinging handkerchief became entan gled in their fingers and slipping from its coverings a leather jewpl-caae dropped to the floor. Out of it rolled a flashing necklace and a confusion of smaller gems. Marda stifled an Involuntary cry. Nevertheless, she neither looked up nor delayed. "sorry 10 ue BVJ uiuuidj, DUC UIUI tered, as she swiftly scooped up the jewels. It was well she had made haste, for no sooner was the clasp on the box snapped and the treasure concealed be neath the floor than Sylvia returned, and a moment later came both Doctor Jared Stetson and Ellsha Wlnslow. "Mornin', Morcla," nodded the doc tor. " *Llsh happened to be In the office when your niece called up, an' hearin' you had ? man patient, he thought mebbe he might be of use. What 'pears to be the trouble, sir?" "I've done something to my right wrist" "H?m?m !"? With skilled hand, he pushed back the dripping sleeve. "You're a mite water-logged, I no tice," observed he. "Been overboard?" "Something of the sort" returned the man, with the flicker of a smile. "Mr.?" for the fraction of a sec ond, Marcla hesitated; then continued In an even tone, "?Mr. Carlton grounded his boat and had to swim ashore." "You don't say! Well, I ain't sue prised. "Taln't no day to be afloat. "You couldn't cut this fog with a carv ln'-knlfe. How come you to take your boat out In such weather?" the doctor demanded. "I was?was cruising." "Oh, an' the fog shut down on you. I see. Fog has a trick of doln' that, unless one keeps an eye for fog symp toms. Now, what Fd recommend for you first of all, Mr. Carlton, Is a warm bed. You look clean beat out Better let 'Lish an' me help you upstairs, an out of your wet things, 'cause with a wrist such as yours, I flgger you wont be very handy at buttons. Not that 'Lish Is a professional lady's maid. That ain't exactly his callln'. Still, In spite of bein' town sheriff, he can turn his hand to other tltfngs^ It's lucky he can, too, for "Ee don't get much sherlffin' down this way. Wilton doesn't go In for crime. In fact, we was laughln' 'bout that very thing this noon at the post office. Tears there's been a robbery at one of the Long Island estates: . Quantities of jewelry taken, an' no trace of the thief. The alarm was sent out over the radio early yesterday an' llstenln' In 'Lish, here, got quite het up an' not a little envious. He said he 'most wished the burglary had took place in our town, excitement bein' at a pretty lew ebb now." \ Marda, standing by the store, span ?boat "Now, ElishL, don't yoa ran down Wilton. Why, I hare twenty-five dol lars In my parse this mtaate,* she as serted, talcing a worn pochet-bsok from her dress and slapping It with chal lenging candor down npon the tabla "I keep It In that china box above the store." \ "That might serve as a starter," re marked the stranger, regarding her quizzically. She faced him, chin drawn In, and head high and defiant "Besides that in my top bureas drawer It a string of gold beads that belonged to jnj great-grandmother,'' she continued, daring laughter curling her lips. "They are very old and are iiy quite valuable." "We'll make a note of those, too," nodded the man, his eyes on hers. To afraid that's ail I can* offer In the way of burglary Inducements.^*. ; "That beln' the ease, s*pose yon an' me start gettln' the patient upstairs. Hah," broke In Doctor Stetson. "If we don't, next we know heTl be harin' pneumonia as well as a bad wrist" * The stranger's admiring glance fixed itself on Marda's. v ? ' ^ I "What is my next morel" be to off"1ronr^Wt things and rest," she ro tfynrt J T17 iMtli ? fl> m t I U?il t .1 n nf MACCLBSFEELD NEWS (By MRS. G. W. PEEBLES) PERSONALS Miss Effie Walston of A. C. Col lege spent the past week end at home. Miss Susie Moore is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Battle Webb of near here. Mr. Henry Hagan of near here is in the Tsrboro hospital undergoing operation for appendicitis. Mr. Wright Webb, who suffered a stroke last Tuesday morning is still ina very serious condition. Miss Katherine Alford of Kenly spent several days here last week with her sister, Mrs. J. Fred Webb, i The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Hick Webb, who is in a Rocky Mount hos pital is some better but still very ill. Mr. JoSh Winstead of New York City spent the past week end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Winstead. Mrs. E. C. DeShields and infant daughter, Sandra Jean, of Norfolk, are spending some time with Mrs. ! Maggie McKeeL Misses Marjorie Hagan, Elizabeth Ruffin and Olivia Ogburn of Tarboro spent the past week end here with' Miss Maggie Jutry Cox. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Hick Webb has been returned home [from a hospital where he was seri ously iH for several days. Mrs. Susie Dodd and Mrs. E. B. Dodd of Bunn who have been visiting their sister, Mrs. C. S. Win stead, re turned to their home Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Council of near Pinetops and Mr. Frank Webb of thiB place were united in marriage Satur day, October 5th, in Emporia, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Battle Webb enter tained the tobacco buyers of Clark's warehouse in Tarboro and several of their friends Saturday night at a barbecue supper. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Webb an nounce the marriage of their daugh ter, Edna, to Mr. George Eason of near here on Tuesday, October 8th, at Emporia, Virginia. The business men of Macclesfield will sponsor a talking moving pic ture every Thursday night to be giv en on the street free to the public. Every one is invited to share stand ing room. Stunt night which was to be spon sored by the Woman's Missionary Society on the coining Friday night has been postponed indefinitely due to the coming of. a tent show which will be here the full week. The Parent-Teacher Association of the Macclesfield school will hold its first meeting next Monday night, October 14th. Officers for the com ing year will be elected and all pa rents and school friends are urged to attend. The following people attended a brunswick stew supper near Tarboro Thursday night: Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Winstead, Mr. and Mrs. Battle Webb, Mrs. E. B. Dodd, Mrs. Susie Dodd, Miss Susie Moore, Miss Leslie Webb, Miss Edna Webb, Miss Katie Mae Phillips. Miss Bet tie Lewis entertained her bridge club Thursday evening with Mrs. Z. T. Cox as -special guest Club) members present were: Mrs. G. W. Peebles, Mrs. R. L. Corbett, Mrs. J. H. NorriHe, Mrs. C. S. Winstead, Mrs. Peal Flowers, Mrs. C. K. Grif fin, Miss Martha Hearne. Mrs. Cor bett won an attractive vase for scor ing high. Miss Lewis served a deli-; cious salad course. MR. WEBB PARALYSIS VISTHr Mr. Wright Webb, 71, of near here died late Sunday afternoon after a few days illness following a stroke of paralysis. 1 Funeral services were conducted' Monday afternoon from the home by Dr. L. I. Ei hols of Concord, who was assisted by his son, Mr. Joe Echols of, Rocky Mount aad Mr. McFayden of Pinetops, all Presbyterian ministers. Interment took place in the family burial grounds near the -home. ? Pall bearers were; W. F. Owens,, William Janes, A. A, Atkinson, N. T. Lewis, T. L. Proctor and Mart Webb, friends of the family. Flower, girls were- grandchildren and other relatives. The grandchildren taking; part were: Edna, Evelyn, Eve and Elsie Webb. Those surviving besides the widow; are two daughters, Mr. Sue Pitt and Mrs. Ernest Webb, and ode son, J. Fred Webb, all of this community. I >; . . ? \ SCHOOL MASTERS CLUB - The Edgecombe County School Masters Club met Monday night aa dinner guests of the South Edge combe Home Economies department The business meeting included the election of officers for the coming year. They were as follows: Mr.. Freezor of West Edgecofnbe, presi dent; Mr. Bowden of Crisp, vice-pres ident; and Mrs. C. K. Griffin of Mac clesfield, secretary-treasurer. Miss Sadie Brown of Swth Edgecombe was elected from the teacher? of Edgecombe county as honorary mem ber. teacher is chosen each year as honorary member^ lTMWltll wfAva ? 1^* yrtig n'F A j ... ?? . .. _? ? ? ? clasfield, Mr. J. G. Fraesor of West! Ekteeoorabe, Mr. S. J. Study of Leg gett and Mr. H. X Massey of Conetee. i BABY CONTEST - The Woman's Missionary Society ' of the Christian church is sponsoring a baby popularity contest. Every one is urged to vote on their favorite ; among the following babies which have been entered by their parents 1 or friends, Mae Felton, daughter of ' Mi*, and Mrs. D. L. Felton, Barbara Lewis, daughter of Mr. and Mra. R. ' M. Lewis, Christine Rose, daughter of Mr. and Mra. Charlie Rope, Doro- : thy Varnell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Varnell, Susie Win stead, infant of Mr. and Mra. C. S. Winstead. The babies rank in nnm- ' [bier of votes as follows: Susie Win | stead, ftrat; Barbara Lewis, second; Dorothy Vernell, third; Christine I Rose, fourth, and Mae Felton, fifth; BIRTHDAY PARTY Miss Maggie Jutry Cox was hostess to a host of friends of both this ? place and Tarbdro, her former home, ; Her home was made attractive with bowls, vases, and baakets of fall flow- : era artistically arranged. 1 Mrs. G. W. Peebles and Miss Cox's mother presided at the punch bowl which was placed at the convenience , of the guests upon arrival. Dancing , and cards were enjoyed throughout the evening. At a late hour the forty J five guests went to the drug store ( where they were served angel cake and ice cream, with little Miss Ruth ] Peebles, Mrs. Peebles and Mrs. Cox ( assisting. j, Miss Cox waa ryecipient of many j lovely and attractive gifts. ( ' " 1 Some Timely Farm Questions Answered At State College i QUESTION: How can I keep my cowb from eating dirt and chewing fence rails? ; '< ANSWER: This is a sure sign the animals are not getting suffi cient minerals in the ration. Check the ration and add the minerals that are deficient If legume hayB, such as cow pea, soybean, clover and al falfa is being fed, this will usually supply the needed amount of cal cium. If the ration contains as much as thirty percent of feeds rich in phosphorous, such as wheat bran, cottonseed meal and soybean meal, there should be a sufficient amount of this mineral. See that both min erals are in the ration. It will not do any harm to allow the animals free access to a mixture containing one part of salt and four parts of steamed bone meal QUESTION: How can I renew an old, run down pasture? ANSWER: Cut down all weeds and shrubbery, and scratch the soil to a depth of about two inches. Use a heeavy, spike tooth harrow for this work, or it may be done with a disc harrow if the disc is set almost straight so as not to destroy the old sod. The fertilizer is applied as soon as the ground is scratched. Re seed the land with selected mixture of seed. If the old pasture is badly ?' ? '?* W ' ' Infested with obnoxious weeds it would be best to breek the land and grow some crop before reseeding. QUESTION: Can I expect heavy sgg production from cross bred birds? ANSWER: Where well bred stock Is used on the first cross the cross bred birds will do well in the first generation- There is usually an in crease in vigor and egg production in the first cross, but further crossing usually has the opposite effects. The birds fall off in production, are more subject to disease, and shew a loss in vigor and livability. In the long run, it is best to sell all first genera tion crosses after one year and start again with baby chicks. The new soil conservation program in Rowan County has started with over 9,000 acres of land signed up for immediate terracing. A critic asserts that no notable American fiction has been written lately. But just wait until - next year's campaign gets going. NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND FQR DRAINAGE ASSESSMENTS. Under and pursuant to that Special Act passed by the last General As sembly of North Carolina, relative to Pitt County Drainage District, No. 1, the undersigned Tax Collector, will on Monday the 4th day of November, 19S5 offer for sale for cash to the highest bidder before the Courthouse door in Greenville, North Carolina, at 12:00 o'clock Noon, the lands here inafter described, for the unpaid 1934 drainage assessment due as set op posite said acreage: NAME ? AMOUNT Mrs. W. C. Askew, 113 acres __178.I1 Mrs. J. T. Bundy, 117 acres ?129.66 Herbert BUraette, 108 acres? 96.37 Mrs. Helen Horton, 228 acres 230.07 Robert Joyner, 18 acres 9.07 Mrs. M. V. Horton, 111.6 acres 99.39 I. R Lewis, 132 acres 93.84 Fred C. Moore, 150 acres 174.57 Mrs. G. E. Moore, 164 acres?104.45 Mrs. B. S. Sheppard, 270 acres_315.33 R. L. Smith, 188 acres 175.58 Mrs. W. Y. Swain, 65 acres __ 55.77 Mrs. J. P. Taylor, 15 acres 16.65 R. F. Tugwell, 20 acres 10.09 Joab Tyson, 57 1/3 acres 60.20 This the 9th day of October, 19So. H. L. ANDREWS, Pitt County Tax Collector. Keep a Good Laxative always in your home Among the necessities of home Is ft good, reliable laxative. Dont be without one! Do your best to pre .vent constipation. Dont neglect It when you fed any of Its disagree Able symptoms coming on. . . "We have used Thedfordt Black-Draught for 21 years and have found It a very useful medicine that every family ought to have In their home," writes Mrs. Perry Hicks, of Belton, Texas. "I take Black-Draught for biliousness, constipation and other Ills where a good laxative or purga tive Is needed. X have always found Black-Draught gives .good results." Sold In 25-cent packages. BLACK-DRAUGHT McCormiek- Deering Disk Harrows V ? '?? - . ? ? 45 ?,v, ?* . ? ? And "Hamper" Is Right! GOOD Harrowing means a good seed bed and 'bumper" crops. The bumper disk barrow shown above has a country-wide record of perform ance. 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