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. . .. -.t,,,trf j'i7j l::;T: A . - lAtrocitT. "but If at Drat Von don'l W . : tt , tody know mi Sunn it th chief t.ewnwHo a m ju joeao, wff . icmblmf den om 'Sam Frtmtitco'i - Barbary Coat, during th Gold Ruth ijf , Swan, who th former 'Mary Rutledg, of Qramtrey Park, awm i orm vay, mteu ana fall in , hvt xeith Jim Carmiehael, young froepector. Bh conceale her, tru identity from him. A minor, protett. ing th crooked table at th Bella Desna, it thot and kuied., Th better extiztm art up in. arm. " THE 8 1 REN . Swan walked glumly op to th bar at toe ueua Lwnna. - "Hey, Dirty," she yelled to the bar tender. "I want a drink. A big one." .. . . . . "Where were yon all this time?" 'Chamalis demanded. "I was worried about you." ' Swan stared info' her glass. "I was riding in Gramercy Park." ''What are you talking about? There - ain't ' no - Gramercy . Park around here." . . u "I guess . . you're fight," Swan ighed. . . r . - . . - "Say, what's the matter, with you? What happened"" . - -"Horn ran away. Got soaked. Walked back a .thousand, miles to you." : Tou'r lying," Ghamalis snarled. . "Not Tery much," she answered. . Chamalis eanght her wrist i "I promised you what fd do I! I e?r caught yon lyin' you and your white grin. Don't grin at meflke Succeed, try. try arain ." - "llace your beta, gentlemen," Swan called out, "place your beta." ' , And addressing herself to Jim,' who was atiU laughing, she said: "Had enough, yont" j .v Jim laughed more loudly than ever and Hung his whole pile on the table. . "Two on the black." 5 j, ... - . The ball trotted iU fateful course., "Two on the red," 8wan called out Jim had lost all. He raised hit -' glass. -'."" t"f ?, k "Here yonf are, to" Madam Swao and to Galahad, the pure in heart ' Some day the black will win and th? harpies will weep." ' Knuckles ' mored forward am? placed his hand on Jim's arm. "Don't get excited, . teller." nt , warned.""'' :'1 "Let him talk.? laid Swan with a tigerish expression that was almost a snarL "The customer's always right!"' Overcome with liquor, Jim stamper .," to the -ground. "Take him away," said unamaus. And with the heln of Old Atrocity Knuckles hauled the victim uncere ' monionsly out of the room. - Swan hardly glanced In their .diree tlon. "Make ydnr thbjv' gentlemen," b; said quietly to the other player "make your .play. '. ? , - ? Swan drank neavuy tnat nignt. sne was ftiU drinking in ner dressing room when. Chamalis entered' to con gratulate her on the night's play. Ton did yonrself proud tonight" Chamalis said. . "Nearly a hundred thousand. Anything particular, yon want ' bnyf. Yes, Swan answered without turning. "Horses that won't run away." ' Ghamalis shook his head. ' V. . im" 11 ii nf- i .. in 1 ,11 I "Toufn lying t m.' What ar-you hiding t" that Tou'r lyin' to me. I can see it What are you hidinT Swan caressed the back of bis head. "i' s',v "Nothing Teit" much." I've had a lovely, innocent little day, Louis; rid ing in the rain thinking about you." And she turned away to the bar tender. . V "8end a bottle to my room," she said. . . , , "Meanwhile, Jim had made hi way to the wharf, and now stood peering into the fog at the flying .Cloud, barely visible, which was to carry him and his fortune, back to New York, to Gramercy Park to the , "lamb kid aeys with wine sauce for breakfast" A sea-faring man accosted him. It wss.. the Captain of the "Flying Cloud," with the information that the vessel would not sail for several days because of. the fog. - There was nothing for Jim to do but to seek lodging and diversion un til the ship should be ready to sail. The ever-present Old Atrocity volun teered to take him to- a place where he could get a good meal. ; The place was the Bella Donna. A UBual, Swan'i table was the center of attraction, with drunken prospect ors crowding and fighting for the privilege of losing their money to her blue eyes. It was this scene that Confronted Jim as he entered. . -fWhat is she doing cere?" he de manded of Old Atrocity. "Lady known as Swan," Old Atro city chuckled. "Brought , her here my- self, about a year ago. Mr. Chamal is won her exclusive services fcr the Belladonna,"; ..? VA Jim gulped his drink; hastily. "Did she ever live on a ranch?" Old Atrocity roared. Jim poured another drink. : . - "WeU,'? he said, "I guess the joke Is on me." And he yelled at the top of his lungs: "Hey, waiter, nil that np again! Can you see from here whether she has snakes in her hair ?" V r Black aad Red Swan, attracted by the noise, turned to stare at the newcomer. She showed no emotion. Jim continued . to drink heavily. . Finally he stag gered over to the table. '"The kisses of her bought ted mouth red month were sweet,'" he i fluoted drankenly. - 1 ''Make your play, gentlemen," said .Swan quietly. ' s, K Jim raised his glass.' - "Let's .drink . together, , men, r to , James Carmlcbael, the dumbest jack- sss that ever came bee-hawing into San Francisco!" , r- "Put np your money, you," saW Swan Icily, "or get out ; J'm dumped a bar of gold on the 1 f -V be said, "the color ef a heart" ' t 11 "I don't like to see you drink." ' "Oh, yon don't r- Swan answered and poured herself another drink. t When Cnamalis offered her her share of the night's winnings she re- -jected it violently. ' "Whafa . it aU about Swan?" Chamalis asked. "It'a about a willow tree and a hoop," Swan said. ' ' "Ton been drinking the wrong li enor, honey, You don't make sense." - Swan tamed to him with a scream. "Get antt . I Ann't want talk you, or anybody else! Let me alone. Get- out and take tow monrr with you!" v..-; v. Chamalis- scratched his head and picked -p "the money. ' Swan - had completely collapsed. "I don't ' argue with ladies when they're drunk," Chamalis said, in complete ' confusion. "They get too foolish. ': - ' ' " t, - No Cemplalatt It was early dawn at th Bella Donna, The gambling hall was emp-" ty. Menials were at work cleaning put tbo place. On the floor near the kitchen, Jim lay" outstretched, sleep big off the effects of last night's li quor.. . '.. j.':' '!' 1 - .. I. He awoke to find Chamalis, Knuc kles and Old Atrocity regarding him contemptuously. Knuckles '- prodded him with bis foot, and he rose to his feet unsteadily. , "Are my burros outside?" ; be asked. "No, they ran away," Old Atrocity ' answered. ., . ,: .1im groaned. , t V i "Very interesting city." ' - XI examined his feet with mock . surprise, c' t " t "OM J stifl have my shoes! How did that happen?" j Knuckles towered over him. t , ', i "Any complaints?" - "1 Jim beamed. - K , S "No, no. No complaints. Wisdom" was never bought at so "cheap a price." ' "1 ' 1 . He bowed .expansively at his andi ence. .,..,'.'' .''.. : , , "Gentlemen, I don't want to de press yon with -my problems, but is there any way for the shorn lamb to earn enough money for his passage homer A shorn Iamb of infinite ac complishments end a mass of great personal charm." - , . ; His 'gay manner caught tne fancy of Chamalis. k. r, . . ,i "I like the way be talks," he gaid te Knuckles. ' "I don't,"!-, Knuckles said' scowling., "Nobody asked you.' Give him . something to do." , ' And he walked away. ' ' -Knuckles, who was less thsn charmed, turned a fierce far to t. grinnlr j yor . I!e po 1 to a row of etc- - li i -r-r tf t el r. "Get busy w.a Cote," he lrl-l Ton mean tiose eurrlJors," ia Inqn'reJ, s'ar j. " 'e 1 1 n sp::too-t, at J tr Let n " 10 13 cr . i ;TJ.e f"owL:j c!i C..cm recipe were C I'.Uii If IZlza Cladya Ham rick, 'IIom,r ..t'oa'. Agent, who feels that the rcruimana Coun ty hQuiekeepert will : be partlculatly interested in them at thia season; S - Cranberry Salad i ltt tbsr gelatin - i 2 cups cold -water ' y t , 8 cups eranberrles , ; 1 1H cups sugar " '- : ' ' 2- teaspoon salt'" ' l& ' 2-8 rap diced apples'. :" - - " ,t"t ciy celery 'i"y-$ 1-8 cup tint meats K I -, lettuce and mayonnaise , , -r "Soften the irelatln In cop water for 6 minutes. .''.Coo cranberries In remaining water' until tender.; Add sugar and 'cook '5 minutes Ionger. Dissolve gelatine In the hot cranber ries, "Add salt,' strain and cool. When almost at' settingpoint add apples, celery and nut meats." Place In' pan and let harden. Cut in squares ana serve on lettuce. Serves eight Peanut Staffing 2 cups shelled toasted peanuts 2 Min hot milk --"?' 1 4 ( 2t ' I t . "J . 1 , 1 C.inl t" ; '3 li f I f per. ' A: J . 3 J i L. i U I s I crumbs, .:.ca t!.s r li ia t combine vIJi' t'e cer irr For a :xsv tuiiey, 14 to 13 poui.-j, double this recipe. , ,, . -. . . . liiints '." 9 Mita annn. ; 8Lcup8 boiling water tM teaspoon vinejar , .4, , i JMix thoroughly, stir until the sugar is dissolved." . Be'l wiiSout .. etr-rirs until firm ball Is formed., Pour into buttered plates, leave unta cool and pull, with fingers. , While pulling add peppermint and coloring. , -"Cut with scissors,; Put In bowl : of powdered sugar and leave imtl sugary. '.' , ... , Peanut Crfttle 4 k. l 2 cups granulated sugar , r ( 2 teaspoons buttery- ' j ' . " 1 cup coarsely chopped peanuts Put the sugar into . an iron sauce pan and let it melt over a moderately hot fire; add the butter and nuts and immediately pour into a well-greased pan. ' Break into pieces when cool,: r, Caramel Frosting In, cups brown sugar s. 1 t ' t 1 i J . r T i I s 1 -' r : I I. ,.j iz. ' - 1 t L:. 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