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r Tins rcssunuNS wi-icly, ltttttord, n. a, Friday, jrM-;Y i;- -1 vK .?' A&APTfc&Fft&hATHfc , . . ?V- ...... . What Hia Hippuno So Fu: . Judge Hardy and Andy try to looate tho. miaeing daughter of , tho VoUumia, an elderly couple in danger of losing their kom WMls Aadif io tryiwjr to find a girl to submit an say ho hot written, tm a $50 prise oontest open "only to girls, Mr. Hardy it stricken with pneumonia. In a beating storm Andy drives to tho toko, to briny homo Marian, who is spending a wk-e4 ihsrs. Jfrs. Hardy's condition is critical. tjT ' Oonmw tnt tr tonrs, n Chapter Three Andy Insisted that Marlon go to bed. Then, feeling wearier than he ever had before In bis life, he curled, tin In the living-room chair at the foot of the stairs. Whatever tappened, ' he was determined to ep awake. The bows slipped by with grim, silent, terrifying slowness. Every few minutes Andy would turn his bead in the direction of the tight iy oiosed door at the Head or tne stairway: then, twistinar ud again In the Chair, he would fight off tne approach ol slumber. Tne bands of the clock stood now at 4:30 A.M. Be was not conscious of the noiseless approach of the nurse until she stood over him, and touched him en the arm. "Andrew Andrew," she whis pered. In m Instant .Andy was wide awake. . Teah what " he answered fearfully. The aunt smiled. "Temperature down- to hundred.,. and d one. Anoy nut wu I ' Andy gaped. "Your mother? he muttered. "Why, : don't you : Wee your mother?" - , , "I bate her," said Elvis, in a low bard voice. Andy found It hard to answer for a moment. "Hate your mother T" he repeated. "Why, that's awful." "I didn't really mean that," said Elvie, in a more compromising tone. "But It all seems especially bad today." 'usi . "What's special about today?" asked Andy. .v--.. Elvle shrugged hot shoulders helplessly, "That darn Alexander Hamilton essay," she said. "The blame thing threw me."- .; "Why were you so keen on winning?" Andy asked her. "Didn't you ever want to do something just for your own self respect? replied Elvie. "You know, so that you'd know down In your own heart you weren't a complete washout" Andy's earlier plan of campaign "h. W echoed Andy. fWhat does V. stand for?" "VoIduBzi," answered Blvle, ' "Volduzzi?" gasped Andy. Elvle nodded. "That's from my motners maiaen name." - f Andy leaped - up. and sprang towards the gate. "Whoopee! he shoutedV "There's my five bucks." Haste . sometimes makes waste, Andy was to find. In bis rush for home his car skidded, and the axle cracked." When his father, answering a 'phone call, arrived, Andy related his discovery of the Volduizl name, and while the boy aoieiuity waitea to see snout j pairs, Judge Hardy set -out for an Intimate talk with Mrs. Horton. She was nolite but unexnressive as he related, the need for help ror an eioeriy coupie wnom no knew. She showed no reaction to the mention of their name, but offered to aid with a check. It was not until Judge Hardv told her candidly of Andy's conversa- be was slowm an over: B impressing yeU of Joy, he leaped to bis feet -Have you toM Xtoar" he asked. -i tnougnt you a want to," plied the nurse. Impulsively seizing the nuns and giving her a boyish hug, Andy turned and scurried up the stairs, to bis sister's room, Marian was a tumbled heap on the bed, sound asleep. The Judge sitting tragical v u i cnair oeeiae tne winaow, Whirled as he saw Andy. "Dad!" cried Andy, darting into his father's -arms, 'it's all right! Everything's okay! Mom's going to get well " The Judge broke suddenly under -ne su'ain. inanK uoa: Thank !'? he murmured. dilemma was increasing ABairv Southern patriotism, hourly. WKu. - decMed that she Clarabelle le -ay Andy had Would read tho , coui,f 8Ub. written only if en. jj Lge fjtltute the name Robev -' Alex xor the subject of the papetK. ,ent ander Hamilton. And argUb. proved useless. There was one chance left, Andy figured" if he could persuade EJrlo Hortoa.to read the paper forhlmr..' . lurrying to the Horton estate, Uundy searched the lawn for Elvie. He heard a suppressed sob, and followed the sound to 'the1' base meht. There, in her elaborate play house, her head bowed on her arm, was Elvie. "Elvie," he began awkwardly, "what's the matter?" The girl whirled quickly and faced Urn. Her s rompers were wrinkled, her hair tied down under a bandana, and her unpowdered face streaked with tears. 'Tm mis erable," she said. 'With all your money?" asked Andy. . "Do you think money will buy everything?" said Elvie, looking at him strangely. Tf I had all the things it would buy," grinned Andy, "maybe I could learn to do without the other tnintrs." t , 'Til trade places with vou," said Elvie impetously,- "providing you take my mother." afraid," said the Judge, - "say first busbana was to Utt,.'. myseif out or poverty," she went -; on. "My husbana aiea when I was . twenty-one." hilvle is bis child?" t -: "Ves. Then a year ago,'! met Bart Horton.-!! tell hopelessly in -love with him. I'm olaer than ! look... so I lied to him about my , own and Elvie's age. 'And J said my parents were oead." "So X married the grandest man ; that ever breathed," concluded . Mrs. Horton miserably, "And I've ' : been Uvlng a bell on earth ever " slnca,w-'v' HM:iyir.n:-'i;-t-it-:-.r The Judge took her arm. ."Mrs. Horton," he said, "tell your hus band and ask his understanding and forgiveness. Then win back the respect... and the love of your daughter... and right yourself with your parents." He turned. "Forgive me. rll go now." , "-w- " "You dont need to worry any more ab6Ut losing their home." said Mrs. Horton at the floor. "Mr. Horton's been very generous." v Andy, ready to face ; the worst was at home, The doorbell rang, and an erect resolute. vaflashuur - Polly Benedict stood there.', Polly had come to demand an explanation of reports shs bad beard of Andy's visits to other girls. She had begun to be placat ed by bis explanation when Blvle smartly dressed, arrived unexpect edly and asked- io-aea -Andy alone. Andv ateallnsr an nnnthnnlva hook at Polly'st furious feci, gulped. men ne went out on ' in poron With Elvle, closing the door." -r ; ''Andy," said plvla irarmly, "you and your fathsr nava done some- 4. i mm Tho door opened to admit A clinging t admit Andy, Polly i to nit arm. iitthawfc:llr-iii luCBed tip twa--p,, -wwn never teu anyone." I the aerfffaated pari Rsrr- I? throu'n ' ' doorway burst faded from his mind. In its place ne xeit a real sympathy ror Kivle and a genuine desire to help her. "Listen, Elvie," he said, in an ex cited whisper brineinir out the essay from bis pocket and turn- ltik lu lno page, -ion can use tMa y?a a-olnehr to win 1 Elvle ?-cked up tBT:5riPt and reai first sceptical reaction gave way to one of reflected excitement "You mean you're not going to use that in your essay?" she ask ed, looking up. All thought of conniving to win the prize had now been swept away. 'Tm not even entering the' contest," Andy said, "You can use it" v-:- A sudden Impulse" to do some thing in return made Elvle grip' Andy's arm. "Look here, Andy," she went on, "when you came here the other day the first thing you asked me was about my name. Why was that?" . v - . "I cant tell you why," answered Andy. ?But it was for my Dad." "Andy, I told you a Me," cried Elvle Impulsively. "And you paid me back by being swell! There may be the dickens to nay, but Tm going to tell you the truth." She paused in determination. "My real name is I. period, V period, Brauck, Leonore .V. Brauck." tlon with Elvie and how it espe cially affected him because of . his mother's crucial illness that Mrs. Horton broke down. "Just give me a minute, Judge," she said, choking back a sob. "If you like,'r answered Judge Hardy, "Til take your check and save your parent's home r and never teu anyone." EivTs HOri-m her face flushed in. excitement ' ' . . - "Mother darling!" she cried.. "I won the contest!" She stopped short as she saw Judge Hardy. "Oh, 'I beg your pardon." She .look ed again; at her mother, noticed her tears .and upset manner, and hurried to her side. "What Is it?" she cried. "JVhat's the r matter?" She looked up angrily. "What's he been saying to you?" V "Something very Important," said Mrs. Horton in a brokea-but ten der voice. "Run along, upstairs, dear, to your father." , " Elvle backed toward the door, confused , but obedient -"Yes, of course,' ohe said, and disappeared. Mrs. Horton's manner was a contrite one, as she faced Judge Hardy again. . rv'-.ow.; 1 was bora Marian Voldusd. she Mid. "We were poor, Wretched ly poor. X grew vp ashamed of my parents." i-;;;.. "Not as uncommon thing, Tm "Just ten vour-ad tev- crand father, and sTandmataeHataMea lng t lrw with us and we all want to tnank you from the Bot tom of our hearts. She took some thing from her purse and held -it out "Andy, I want you to take this and buy yourself somethhur. It's not just because I won the essay contest, out ror other rea As he looked at the arlft And almost lumped out of his skin. "But, Elvle " he cried, "this Is a hundred dollars!" "I know it" she answered, "I can't take anythinor from you... I mean, a man can't take money from a woman." Elvie looked hurt "Pleaae. Andv." she said. "I want you to. You must." And she was gone. An ay, stumoung DacK to pouy held up the bill for her to see, as he swayed slightly on his feet a nunarea bucks!" he mum bled. "Polly, I think Tm going to faint" That evening Mrs. Hardy, look ing at least fifty per cent setter than she had that previous day, was propped up In bed. Marian held her-hand, while the Judge sat proudly at the footboaiC? Thedoofi.iopened to admit Andy, resplendent in a white tuxedo coat with Polly, looking prettier than ever in a magenta evening dress, clinging to hie arm. "Polly, you're lovely," said Mrs. Hardy,, gaining' control of hjei voice. "And, Andrew, Td nevel want my son to be more handsomt and manly," "Aw, gee,-Mom," exclaimed Andy, wriggling and blushing. Mrs. Hardy looked proudly from one to the; other, then directed her attention to Polly Benedict , "Pouy, dear." she said, 'Til b( up ana around in a few days and then Tm going to teach you howl to bake Andy's favorite raisbl bread." Andy stared around at the smtli lng faces, and made a sudden bolt for the door. , . "Go after him, PoTly!" said Mri Hardy. "My, but you modern glrli are slow." ff-. t ; , THE END. 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" eery Company. j . , .-'v, The carbohydrate found in milk is lactase, or milk sugaf and is not very CENTER HILL NEWS -'Mr.and Mrs.' William ' Lane ' and A A A OflFpra Pnvmpnt sweet,' When , lactose fermenta' it ,t- m'k tt Jl:ri' JA. 1 daughter, Patricia, of Norfolk, Va., changes into lactic 'acid which ' is 11 Of JtlOIue AjfSrCieil) 8pent the week-end with -Mr., Lane's mother, Mrs. W H. Lane. t Mrs. Oscar 'Parker; -of Norfolk, Va.. is spending this week with- her parents, Mr.' and Mrs. 'Elbert Buhch. 'Sheriff and Mrs. J. A. Bunch and daughter, Gene, Mr. and Mrs." Joseph Bunch, of Edenton, visited Mrs. KittiY7i:!:c3 Vicit Per quimans Shores ' The white gulls which at this time of the year frequent the river shore are finding it a little difficult, no doubt; , to fish their food from the water, which in shallow places, where "the food is easiest to find, is covered with a Jthin coat of ice. - ". i '. The Kittiwake," ' so called be cause of its cry, .which is not un like the cry of a cat, not only catches fish in its long,' hooked bill, but feedB on offal found in the water, and, many a hungry gull gets its breakfast from the scraps from the kitchens of homes on the water front. ,. J It is unlawful to shoot the gulls, which are recognised scavengers, but sometimes they are shot at and frightened away, or' killed, much to the displeasure of those who like to watch the graceful sweep of the long, white wings as the gulls glide and swoop in their search for food, and many fami lies are throwing out bits of bread to attract the hungry gulls. ' Joseph White and dausrhfc. , " of Norfolk, Va., were guests ( , - -. and Mrs. J. S. Turner Sat at; ternoon. ; " 'i. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bunch ' nd ted the funeral of Mrs. Buncli's r' . ter, Mrs. Godfrey, at Columbia, t 'Tuesday, . v ! Mr. and Mrs. Roland Winslow and ' little daughter, 1 Ruth, of Edaeth ! City, attended the funeral of L'rs. I Lizzie Bunch Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs." Emmett Jones, of Norfolk, Va.,; spent the ; weck-eiiv. with Mrs. Ida Reed. ' v ' ' . Mrs. J, P. Byrum- and Mrs. T. II. Byrum visited Mrs. Tom Asbell Wed nesday evening. ' . "Mrs,-Rosser-Bunch" called -to s.a Mrs. Willie Byrum Friday afternoon. Ruth, young- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Boyce, is improving after several days illness. ' ' Anna Lee and Sarah Margaret As- I veu nave wnooping cougn. , - . her home at Ocean View, Va., after visiting her parents. Mr. and Mxs.i Charles Bunch, and . her sister, Mrs. J. P. McNider, last week. Si: Mrs. T. H. Byrum visited Mrs. Le Leary Wednesday evening. Mrs. Leary is sick. , ' -BeWtiil! -XU).;'.Mi. on Mr. and: Mrs. R, 0. Furry Tuesday, t '.rjte'and '. ,Mrs.,',Wfll Vtkotk- and daugbter, of Norfolk, V.( were din.J ner gues.fr vMiv ana mxo, n nour )vnj bn Sujiaay. b ; -: TMal iriiltii Jordan , and 1'tWo sons f -Nbrfolk" VsnivMr; ane Mrs. Oliver Jordan. ' "' " ' Mr.- and Mrs, Joseph Hollowell ana two-" daughters; Bernlce and : Eliza- bet3tt of Sunbury, iMt. and Mr. 20:YEAR . FARM LOADS at 5 NO APPRAISAL FEE . ' - , i 1 25-YEAR RIA LOANS at i HERTFORD, N. a r ,"'tl 'T ' Dial 2751 teeaeeaaeaa.a NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS A penalty of 1 per cent on all 193$ taxes will go in effect February ,ls Please come forward and pay your taxes and avoid this penalty. 4' TOVVN OF HERTFORD W. G. NEWBY, Clerk , 1 ibAneficiaS in checking the' growth of i ' ' 1 fl - ". , - certain bacteria that cause intestinal. ". Farmers of North Carolina, are disorders.' r : - offered : the opportunity to barn a , The minerals found in milk are conservation payment, m 1940- by much needed' by the . body, v It is ' ed-' planting a ,bxme . garden, $ announces pecially noteworthy as the' cheapest ( Er Floyd, AAA ' executive officer ; and most abundant source of calcium Of State College. ; One nnit of credit,' riimelf which is needed by the blood, "o'StD is offered for the planting Mollie Bunch Sunday afternoon. hones and teeth. - Its phosphorous of a garden, consisting" of not less' Miss Elizabeth White has returned content is less than calcium butJn a, than one-tenth of an acre per person, to her school in Guilford County, af daily quart-of milk there . ia suffi-J In families containing more than ten ter spending several days at home, cient sUpply'-bf this important miu- J persons,, a one acre garden 'will suf-;; her school being Closed because of an eral for a high' school boy or girl." -f ice to quattify for the payment. epidemic of flu. '. ' ' ' We aSso find a superior ' quality ot.-'-FIoyd said that the requirements .lit, ar.i lira. J. T. Eyrura, of near iron, but it ianecessary- to supple- are that the garden- be Car t Ferry,-visited Hr3. Edward ment the iron supplied by milk with protected from, poultry and live ' r T '-y. 1 such foods as egg yolt and green 1 that good cultural methods he f ol- . . ' i L:.:..j .-3 rLturnel to 4 .i x . v ft. i , j. - 4 " v M . IT; LIST YOUR PROPERTY TIOOS AE ID POLL FOH TAXES t Beginning Tuesday,. January 2, id40, and continuing through Wedriesday J anuary 31, 1940, the -list takers of Perquiniaris County ,will sit at the following places for the purpose of listing your property, "doigand poll for taxes for the year 1940. i ; u V , , E. L. CHAPPELL, List Vir' , . : R. M. Baker's Store, ,WWte6toniu-Wednesday, Jan. 17 and 24 r;w'AU other days during January at E. 'L. Chappell's Store. - , T r ' fBetliel f ownsHp J i.C HOBOS, List Taker , ' ,-J Every day during January at store in BetheL ' ,. - 4 ' ''.::y lertf ord Township . f " T t K KNOWLES, List Ttktt.y I ,; ; ' VtAt the Court. Ktouse in Hertford , on : January 2nd and every day thereafter during the month of January.,- Vc, ri' ' '-" Hours from 9 aj vtu" to 12 noon. From tiSO p. m. to 4:30 p. m. ' bv's' VNwHbpe.ifttri 1 ? A ' 1 ' 't ." :X " ' B-WEBB, List Taker ,v 7 r New Hope Community House iJanuary 6, 13, 20, 27 Woodville 1 L .January 4 and 1" Overton's Store. J. B.. Webb's Store. Parkvillei All other days during January at home. V Parkville Township v ' N. R. ELLIOTT, List Taker -January 2 si i: Janu y I Jac)tson's Store.; Chapanoke,i-.". Wlnfall Jar.- ..,- ! ...January 1 " -All other days during January at R. F.. ,.-.1X' required by law to meet your lvspective List 1 one of thiT places and dates, named above FAIJI CT.::SUS: .Evchfarn?,i)wr.cr - 1 '-j 'asort h ' pared ti r-'-crt the acreage of each - ' i 13 r I tencr l. . t .is year and to fi" i- the f. . V......J. T1.I Tana C j J). ,.'.-1 Ij w not f - ' ' n v-'
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