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RED CLOUD, NEBRASKA. CHIEF The LADY DIANA SYN'OraiS.-DlHllUInt; tho pros pect of a month's vlwlt to her hum tcro mini. Lady Krythea Irfimbu, nt Jcrniilx iiblM-y, nnd her cousin, Alexander l.nmbo, Almee, vivacious dutiKhter of tho Very ltevorond Viscount .Scroope, meets ti yoiitiK iiiiui who IntiKhitiKly Introduces himself nH "Ullly," American. Tho two rhlc on IiIh motorcycle, tho "Flying Hphlnx," and part. Willi (Jcm-gina Herners, her cousin, Almeo M'ln out for Jcrvaulx. Hho forces OcorKlua to Impersonate her jit .lorvuulx, nnil iihu goes on u hull iluy. Almeo (iKiiln meets Hilly. Ho tolls Iiit his iinmc Is (Spencer, mid slm Blvts hers iiB Amy Hnookes, at present "out of n Job." Hilly offers to tike her Into partnership In sell ing tho Sphinx. In u spirit of mail cap adventure, alio ncccpts, Tho two proceed to thn town of Stan hoc, tnkliiK separato lodgings In Ivy cottage. Whllo Almco Is se cretly visiting Oorglna at Jer vaulx, the place Is burglarized, nml tho fmnotiH Iainbo ciueraUlH aro stolen. Almco escapes, 1'ollce de cldo tho UiIovch uro "Jink tho Climber" and "Calamity Kate." who travel on a motorcycle. Hilly, who has shadowed Almee to Jor atllx, follows the thieves. He Is knocked out, but emerges from tho light with tho I .a in bo emeralds. Ho meets Almee, with the pollco In pursuit In a securo hiding plaw, a cavo mnoni; tho eras pits, Almee telhi him tho wholo story. Ho urges her that who make a frank confes sion to her father, but on reflec tion both realize Almeu's good name has been compromised. As suring Almee ho has a plan to save her, Hilly leaves her In tho cavo and, proceeding to Jcrvaulx, re stores tho emeralds to the astound ed Uny Krytlua. Ullly tells a story that satlslles tho pollco, xe roses a reward and accepts (i chauffeur's Job from Lady Hrythca. Almee gets the place of parlor maid at jcrvaulx. Alexander thinks ho roroRtilzos Almee as "Calamity Kato," Grorglna divulges Almeo's Identity. Hearing her story, Alex ander consents to keep tho secret Alexander finds himself very much In lovo with Georglnn. CHAPTER XVI Continued. a "Wlint wns tlintV A dog?" he s:ild confusedly. Georgian, pink to the ears, hail risen to her feet; her eyes shone somewhat viciously. "It soumleil to me more like n ent 1" she said In nclil tones, and walked uwuy down the imth. Mr. Lumlic followed her. When they were out of sight, the pnrlor maid emerged from the little urhor, her face crimson, her shoulders shaking, a handkerchief pressed to lier stramlng eyes. r stnfa "Poilr i old Georgle!" she gasped. "I couldn't help It. I should have burst Jn another minute." Slip squeezed the handkerchief und controlled her emotion. "They'll have a Jolly old tangle to unpick, too, when Aunt knows!" slit Mild thoughtfully. "No use Mopping here. I suppose I'd better finish my dusting." Almee made a circuitous Journey to the deserted drawing room, and dusted with the energy of a high-power ma chine. Tho room was not much the better for It. She was only Just In time, for the housekeeper appeared, und after some sour comments, stood by her while she did a good deal of tho work over again. Then Almee was marshaled Into the library, to dust that. The library overlooked the path leading' to the garage. It was liome forty minutes later that Almee caught sight of the chauffeur approaching. Mie iiiing down her duster and ran to the window, giving a cautious whistle, as a poacher who calls his dog. Ullly made sure that the coast wns clear, and came to her window. He looked at her and laughed Joyously. "The clouds have rolled by, part ner!" he said. "What has happened? Have you seen Alexander?" "Sure. Just had u pow-wow with lilm In the garage." "What did, he say to you?" asked Almee quickly. Hilly eyed her thoughtfully. "Never you mind. The game's iquuro. The padre's ill! wool and n yard wide. You're all right now. Unless" "Hut the police! Suppose they trace us and come back here?" "They may not. I b'llevo I bee a way through It. And I've all the time utr, this evening. You sit tight." "I tut if they come here!" "Then they'll get me," said Hilly, "but they won't get you; you're safe from the cops, anyhow. I promise you Unit." Almee leaned out of the window, wlih flushed cheeks, and caught his bands in hers. "Billy," she said breathlessly, "how good you've been to me. How good you've been! I want " "I'd be flayed alive for you!" said Ullly suddenly. "There Isn't anything I wouldn't do and I've done nothing, yet. You've got the grit of twenty." He held her hands tight In bis. "Almee" t'Ohl Look out!" exclulmed Almee, darting bnck. There was a heavy step on the gravel and Mr. Tarbeaux came round the corner. Hilly walked briskly forward. Mr. Tarhcaux bent n suspicious und t routing eyo upon him. Joy of Living CHAPTER XVII Complications. "Either you are working too hard, Alexander." said Lndj Krythen, In specting her nephew through her lorgnette, as they rose from the luncheon table, "or the burglary has been n greater shock to your nerves than I should have suspected. I do not like to tee you wearing Unit pal lid and constrained expression. Your sister will be quite concerned about j oil. She arrives, you remember, by the evening train." "Diana!" said Mr. Lninbe. "I had quite forgotten that she was due here." (ioorglnu started slightly, und looked perturbed. "She is coming," said Lady Krythen, "to Investigate tho Jcrvaulx ghost. Certainly, she might have done It be fore. Hut I believe she hns only re cently become n member of the Psy chical Itosoareh society. She Is quite enthusiastic about It so far as Diana can be enthusiastic about anything. Indeed, her letter Is so technical as to lie unintelligible to me." "I did not know there wns n ghost here," said Georglnn, wide-eyed. "I should not like to say Hint there is. Hut It Is n tradition In the family, nnd has been well vouched for. I have never seen It. Diana seems to Imply," added Lady Krythen a little acidly, "that only those who are fid vanced, and In tune with the infinite, see such things. If she thinks she Is more spiritual tlinn I. she Is welcome to try. She will discover nothing wlintever." Lady Krythea turned to her nephew. "Hertrand de Jussac Is coming also." "De Jussac?" cried Alexander, star ing at her. "Yes. You know him, I think." "I have met him, of course," said Mr. Lamho jlryly. "I should have thought this was the last bouse tlmt so frivolous a person would wish to visit. Why Is he coming? Surely he Is not Interested In tho ghost?" "In the ghost no," said Lady Kry thca, with a faint yet serene smile, "but possibly his Interest may arise. I approve him. A young man of excel lent Mantling and Irreproachable de scent." "Descent Is the word," snld Mr. I.ambe rather curtly, and left tho room. "How long Is Diana going to stay here?" Georglnn nsked anxiously. "Two days but It Is possible she may be pt-rsuadod to prolong her visit," said her ladyship placidly. "What Is the VIcointo de Jussnc like?" "D'Artngnan In the flesh. With a touch, perhaps, of I'orthos. The typo which It Is a good woman's mission to reform. Hut this is outside your prov ince, Almee," she said abruptly, and laid a hand on the girl's shoulder. "Go, my dear child, and get your cousin away from his books. Take him for a drive and some fresh air." Georglnn left the room obediently. Hut Instead of seeking Alexander, she hunted, with an agitated face, for Almee. "Hullo! What's tho trouble now?" exclaimed Almee. "I say, Georgle, dear, I'm beastly sorry about being in the arbor. I couldn't help " "Oh, never mind that now!" broke In Georgian distractedly. "A much worse thing's happened. I knew how it would be. Lady Diana Lamho is coming; she'll be here In an hour or two." Kapldly she repented tho news con cerning the two expected guests. Almee received it with consternation. "Cold I.ambe!" she exclaimed. "Coming here? As If I hadn't enough to bear without that! It's the worst news yet." "Wh-whnt did you call her?" "It's what everybody calls her In London Cold Laiiibe. It Ills her like a glove. A beautiful, frigid beast!" "Almee! She knows you, doesn't she?" "Of course. She lives in town. She's the only one of the Lambes I do know. And Diana bates me, and well, I've never pretended to like her, either. She's perfectly pitiless; she'll give me away like a shot, ami flatten me out. She'll be all over It!" "Let us hope," said Georglnn breath lessly, "that Monsieur tie Jussac will or distract her attention; keep her occupied. Lady Krythen says " Almee sat on the bed and exploded with laughter. "That aunt of mine is Incorrigible!" she gasped. "1 tell you it's perfect rot. You might as well try to melt tin Iceberg fresh from the Pole. '1 bis French vlcomte won't stand the slight est chance." "Do you know him, too?" "I've heard of him. They say he's rather a a rip. I expect that means lie's a good sort. Hut Diana heaven preserve us! Well, she probably won't know me In this rig, but fahe'll know you're the wrong horse. And then 7.17.7.1 boom! up we all go In the air! You and Hilly, and iiil and Alexander!" Georglnn sat down and pressed her hand to her forehead, "Almee," she said faintly, "tho bur glary, and all the rest of It, has upset me. I don't feci well. I I have bend ache, and I can't come down to dinner. I shall go to bed." "What a trump you nre!" snld Al mee, kissing her with Intense affec tion. "It's the very thing. I'm so By Sidney Gowing Illustrations by Ellsworth Yountf Copyright 1023 by Sidney Oowlnf sorry, Georgle. It'll be beastly dull for you In bed, dear." "I shall like n little dullness," said Georglnn pathetically, as she left the room, "It will be restful. Goodhy. dear. You will have to keep out of Diana's way as best you can."' "I'll take Jolly good care I do," mur mured Almee fervently, as sho put her cap straight. "Even Hilly can't help this time I" CHAPTER XVIII "Cold Lambel" Lady Diana might have been the original of that tedious young woman who was described by tho poet ns "divinely tall and most divinely fair." She was without doubt strikingly beautiful, a type of the large and very pale blonde. Hut an atmosphere of frigidity surrounded her, which many people found repellent. "My denr mint," she said calmly, entering the drawing room nnd kiss ing Lady Krythen, "so good of you to have me for this flying visit. Alex ander, how aro you?" She touched her brother's cheek with her lips. "You will have n clear Held for your Investigations, my dear," snld Lady Krythea, "and I hope the advances you have made In psychic science will ah bring you to terms with the ghost. Kut I doubt It. Hy the way, your cousin Almee Is here, ns I told you. Kut she Is unwell mid Is keep ing her room. I am rather anxious about her. Incidentally, we shall have another guest; I expect Monsieur de Jussac today." Alexander left the room. "Monsieur de Jussac!" exclaimed Diana. She pnused. Lady Krythea watched her somewhat keenly. "What brings him here?" said DInnn. "He Is very anxious," said Lady Kry thea glibly, "to examine the Lnmbc collection of armor. We have n suit of mull which Is believed to have been cnplurcd :ii Crecy; there Is a tradition that It belonged to one of the Do Jus sac family." Lady DInnn looked Incredulous. "And I understand he Is Interested In psychic mutters, and anxious to im prove his knowledge." "That Is something In his favor," said Diana with suspicion. "I expect that Is his car," Bald Lady Krythea. A rakish automobile of seml-rnclng type wns observed sweeping along the park drive. The Vlcomte de Jussnc bad motored direct from town. A minute later he presented himself. Hertrnud de Jussac was tall, and for his nge, rather full-bodied. Ills com plexion was healthily ruddy, he hud a little black mustache and n Jolly, rov ing dark eye. In spltft of his very material appearance, he hud undoubt edly the bel air. He rnlsed Lady Kry thea's skinny Angers to his lips. "Knchnnted, dear lady, to pay hom age to you sur vos terros. How very amiable of you to Invite me!" Lady Krythea bestowed on him the smile she reserved for elder sons. "Charmed to have you. You know my niece, surely?'' Hertrand's little start of surprise was admirably done, lie bent low over Diana's hnnd, but refrained from kissing It. t "Hut this Is' delightful!" exclaimed Hertrand. "You told me In town, Lady Exploded With Laughter, Diana, thnt you were Interested in the ghost. Happy ghost! I, too, am de veloping rapidly an Interest In the psychic. 1 hope " "I thought it was armor that at tracted you here," said Diana frig idly. "Ilelns, nindemolsclle," said Her trnud, allowing his dark eyes to meet her pule blue ones, "thero are weap ons against which armor Is of no avail." "With your bent for nnclent his tory, DInnn," Interrupted her aunt, "you should know more of the Lumbe armor than I do. Why not show It to Monsieur do Jussac, so that he may commence his studies. You will llnd most of it in the hall." "I think Monsieur de Jussac had better pursue his own Investigations, for I shall be fully occupied with mine," said Diana, "and for the pres ent I will retire to my room, if you will excuse me, Aunt." She gilded majestically through the doorway. The Vlconite'n eyes followed Dia na's departure. "Adorable blonde I" ho mused. "The Invincible phlegme brlttnnlque. Hut It Is the Icy, Inaccessible peak that spurs the 'courage of tho mountain eer!" lie snt down and made himself par ticularly pleasant to Lady Krythen. When the pnrty of four assembled for dinner, Lady Krythea was amlnble and resplendent in purple, Diana frigid and ethereal In pale yellow, while Alexander nt llrst wore the nlr of the Jackdaw of Hhelms molting under the nbbot's curse. Hut Her trand de Jussac, looking like a re vived D'Artngnan In evening dress, contrived to chase heaviness awny. Ills merry, Infectious laugh nnd quick sallies rpllfted the spirits of the others. I'e made n deeper im pression than ever on Diana Lninbe, and with the usual perversity that seized her wlu :i In mixed company, she felt it due to herself to become the more openly hostile. "I do not understand how you can defend the sprit of the nge," she said coldly, In answer to a sally that made even Alexnndor smile. "The dnys of chivalry are dead. What romance can one attach to the modern young man? Hut In the dnys of hernldry, when men were splendid in helm nnd gor get nnd cnmnll ah, then," sho ex claimed, with n rnre touch of enthu siasm, "romance flourished Indeed " "Talking of mail," said Lady Ery then blandly, "the ghost nlways ap pears In a complete suit of It, though his coming Is noiseless as a breath of mist. I regret to tell you, Vlcomte, thnt ho enmo to n bad end through a romnntlc passion." "Why regret?" protested Hertrand. "I will wnger 'twas worth it." "Hecnuse he was reputed or dlsre puted to bo nn ancestor of yours; n Do Jussnc tnken ns hostnge by Sir Piers Lninbe nfter n most gnllant re sistance," said Lady Krythea smiling. "While hero he engnged the affections of a daughter of the house, and being discovered, wns permitted to don his nrmor nnd debnte tho matter with Sir Piers. Ills end was tragic." "No end can be wholly tragic, If reached by the path of n great pns slon. To every rose Its thorn. I ap plaud him!" Hertrand rnlsed his glass. "To you, nameless ancestor!" He replaced the glass appreciatively, aril Mr. Tarbeaux refilled It. "Touch ing this ancestor, Lady Diana " Hut his hostess hnd given the slg nnl, the ladles rose, nnd the two men were left nlont a custom that still lingered at .Tervaulx. De Jussac did not find Mr. Lamho n very exhila rating companion, but Alexander, though drinking only water, kept him at the table an unconscionable time. When eventually they reached tho drawing room Alexander departed nt once to his library, and Hertrand found that Diana hnd retired. "I must apologize for my niece, Vl comte, but she has gone to her room ; to achieve the proper psychic attitude, or whatever she calls It, for her In quiries as to this absurd ghost," said Lady Krythea. "She can, of course, do nothing tonight. And as It Is late, and you will not wish to sit up talk ing to nn old woman " "Most spirltuelle of hostesses," pro tested the Vlcomte, "I should like to sit and talk to you all night, If you will allow me " Diana put her head Inside the door. "I told you, Aunt," she said, "Unit my stupid maid lost herself at the terminus, and I cannot retire unat tended. Mny I have yours?" "My own Incumbrance lias been away for two days," said her mint, "hut we have n parlor maid who really attends to one's hair very soothingly; she did mine last night." Lady Kry thea pressed the bell. The butler appeared. "Tarbeaux, you will tell Snooks to nttend Lady Diana In her room." "Very good, m' lady." Mr. Tarbeaux found Almee on her wn upstairs to bed, and gave her the order. Almee was astonished, and secretly panic-stricken. "This has absolutely finished It!" she reflected. "I might as well bolt at once." Suddenly she came to a resolution. "Hut I'd better go. I shall run against her sooner or later. And anyhow she'll be alone. Dl's such a fool hhu may not know me." Almeo reached the bedchamber, where Lady Diana had Just arrived. She scarcely glanced nt tho parlor maid, and donning a light wrap, seat ed herself before the mirror. "Take down my hair," she said curtly, "and If your lingers are cold, warm them llrst at Afce tire. I abhor being touched by conl lingers," Almee's fingers Itched to wnrm themselves by a totally different method. Hut she held them to the tire, and then set about her task. She bad hardly commenced when Diana's 1 pale blue eyes, catching sight of her in tho mirror, opened In a stare of amazement. "Who did they say you were?" she said in a grating voice. "S-Snooks, in' lady," said Almee, dropping a curtsey. "Snooks! You are Almee Scroope! Don't deny It!" said Diana fiercely. "Don't attempt to deceive me. I should know you In u thousand. What Is tho meaning of this masquerade?" Almee surrendered. "Yes, Dl It's me I For goodness' snke don't shout." For once Almee lost her head. "Aunt doesn't know I'm here, you see. Don't glvo me away. I'll try and explain " "I don't want your explanation. You will explain to Auntl" rasped Diann. "I enn see by your manner there Is something more in this than mere folly I I've hnd my suspicions, from what Aunt has said " "Dl," exclaimed Almee Imploringly, "there's no use trying to hide It now "Who Did They Say You Were?" I'm in trouble real trouble. If you give mo away now you'll get me Into a fearful row with Dad. You don't wnnt to do that, do you? It It will simply finish him!" "Very likely! It Is high time he knew the truth nbout you. I know a little more of your character than he does, Almee. His absurd leniency to you up till now " Sho moved swiftly between Almee und the door, and pressed the bell. "Let me outl" said Almee, rather white and her eyes glenmlng. "(Set away from thnt door!" She strode toward Diana. "I shall not!" There was n knock nt the door. Diana opened It, und tho housekeeper appeared. "Was that your ladyship's bell?" "Yes!" said Diana. "Ask Lady Kry then to come here Immediately. Do you hear? Immediately!" CHAPTER XIX Arms nnd the Man. The housekeeper looked bewildered. Diana's wrath agitated her. Almee wns standing quietly in the middle of the room, her hands behind her. "I dnre not disturb her ladyship now that she has retired for tho night and her room Is locked," said the housekeeper; "my orders nre strict. May I suggest that you see her your self, my lady? If there is anything else I can do " V Diana paused, and appeared to re flect. "No," she said curtly. . "You enn go." When the housekeeper bad left tho room, Diana turned to Almee. "You will come with me now to Aunt !" "I'll do nothing of the sort," retorted Almee defiantly. "Go and speak to her yourself, If you want to. House her out of bed now, and tell her all you know. 1 shall get It hot; I'm usell to that but there's one consolation, she'll Jolly well flatten you out, too!" Again Diana hesltate'd. Sho saw herself roaring accusations Into the ear-trumpet of an Infuriated aunt newly aroused from .slumber. "I nm tired, and I do not wish for a scene at this time of night," sho said, fixing Almee with u malignant eye. "On consideration, I shall leave this affair till the morning. And now you may go." She Mood awny from tho door. "Won't j on be decent about it, Dl?" said Almee Imploringly. "1 don't care for myself, but It's going to be awful for Dad. I 1 If you'd only let me tell you" "I havo no desire to listen to a dis creditable story, at which, no doubt, 1 could glvo a Tory good guess. As for your father, ho must fiu'c tho con sequences of having allowed you to behave as you do. I have no iiwre to say," replied Diana with cold dis dain. Almee's eyes blazed nt her. "You utter beast, Dl!" she said, and flung out of the room. For half an hour Almee mused upon the situation, and mentally pro nounced It hopeless. The dreary bod room became Impossible to her. She opened the door; the house wns In 1 durkuebs ; everyone, apparently, had retired. Almee tnnde her wr.7 to Georglnn's bedroom door, nnd rapiwd stealthily for some time, for the door was locked. It seemed Impossible to arouse Georglnn, nnd nfter a lengthy effort Almee desisted. Lady Krythea'a room wns next door, nnd even the deaf hear when they are not wanted to. Finally, Almco ciept down Into the hall, where the suits of armor loomed grlmlyv in the half-light, a silent, threatening host. It wns impossible to get out of tho house. All conceiv able outlets were secured, since thn burglary. Almee passed through the paneled dining hall. The darkness got on her nerves. She switched on 11 single electric light, nnd looked round her hopelessly. "Two or three moro dnys, nnd I believe Hilly would hnvo pulled mo through," she said dully. "I know ho would. Now, It's all up. I'm done. And I can't get to Hilly." Almee dropped Into nn armchair, burled her face In her hands, and be gan to cry. She cried like u child that has hurt Itself. A large figure stole Into the room with n remarkably noiseless step. II was tho Vlcomte do Jussac. He start ed ns he caught sight of tho forlorn figure In the chnlr, and stared In sur prise. The spectacle ot 11 damsel In distress nt once roused generous sen timents In the beau subrcur. He crossed the room and seated himself on the arm of the cl.alr. "Awny, dull care," murmured Her trand. "Such eyes as those I cannot see them hut I am sure inoy are adorable were never made for wcciw Ing. Tell me your sorrow, ma pe tite," ho snld gently; "it shall be swept awny I" "I'm In awful trouble!" sobbed Almee. "Alas! Kut let rue help you. Hero am I, a big, gross fellow, but verj capable, sent by the gods to aid you. It Is what I am for!" ' Almee dropped her hands nnd stared at him, startled. "Are you Monsieur de Jussac?" sha stammered. "Infinitely at your service, ma demoiselle." Almee's eyes searched his face. It wns rather closer to hers than ap peared necessary, but It wns undoubt edly sympathetic. "Tell mo!" he murmured. Almee hesitated. "Well, I will tell you. I've got M tell somebody, or I shall go mad !" said Almee with a rush. "Anyway they'll know It tomorrow.. I'm not tha pnrlor maid.' I'm Almeo Scroope Lady Krythea's niece." "Hein!" exclaimed the Vlcomte. Ho rose to his feet, staring at her, and twisted bis mustache a habit In mo ments of bewilderment. Almeo plunged Into her talc breath lessly. She made It .brief; It was als'i very jumbled. Kut the thread man aged to unravel Itself. Kefore sho finished, Hertrand turned away. IIli shoulders quivered and shook, tho back of his neck wns crimson. "You're laughing!" cried Almee ac cusingly. "Hut no!" gasped tho Vlcomte, choking. "It Is grief. Grief nnd sym patliy for you mademoiselle." "You nre laughing!" said Almeo stepping In front of him. "Go on then laugh! If you can laugh nt that, you're you're all right! Hilly says' She checked herself, and suddenly began to laugh, too; u very rainbow of laughter nnd tears. "Hut what's to be done? It's the finish!" Hertrand turned nnd caught her bj the hands. "Wo shall find n way!" bo cried, "Courage! Hah! but that Is an Im becile remark. If you had not cour ngo you woilbl not bo here. Who .should betray you?" "Diana." Almee told him of the en counter In the bedroom. "It cannot be! She has n heart. Under that Icily exquisite exterior, a warm heart beats. It must bo softened." "A heart? Dl? She's a" Almeo stopped Just in time. " "I'm nfrald it's quite hopeless. I only told you be cause I was In despair." "A Do Jussac never despairs! E peclully when there Is u charming little lady to he rescued from tho Philistines. The difficulty must bo overcome nt any cost. Ah 1" he ex claimed, coming near to her. "I be lieve I have It! Listen" "Oh !" said Almee with n gasp. Sho had become conscious that they were, not alone. Alexander stood hcfnro them, In n niaci; dressing gown, 11 canuie in ins hand. He only needea bell nnd book to be the very Imago of an abbot In the act of pronouncing excommunica tion. De Jussac started violently, nnd frowned. Alexander took no notice of him; his eyes wore fixed on Almeo. "Yes," gasped Diana. Don't speak so loud, Aime " (to hi; continued.) An Ideal Revenge. It was the morning alter the heavy snow, and he drove Into a downtown garage to havo chains put on the rear wheels of his car. A negro was doing tho work. A companion stepped up to him und told about being stuck in tho snow, and asking a passing truck driver for help, and of being told by the driver to "dig his way out." "Dig yo' way out! Hot boy! Dat's good. Gee, man, bow I'd aspire to meet dnt fellow on n desert and ho wid his tongue out paiitln' fer a drop of gas oline. Dig yo' way out !" Detroit News. You seldom find tho fault-finder serving on any of tho committee whlvli are doing the work. i )