The COW PUNCHER "By Robert J.C.Stead ^ Quifior^ kiUhtrurr. *nd oin«r poem*'

“HE'S A WONDERFUL BOY.'-Smomte-DkTe EWmi, aon of a drunken ranchman and almost a maverick of the foothOU. la breaktnc bottle* with hla pistol from hi* runnln* car use when the Brat automobile he har ever seen arrive* and tip* over, breaking the leg of Doctor Hardy but hot Injuring hla beautiful daughter Irvne. Dare rescue* the Injured man and starts tor the nearest doctor. 40 miles •way.

CHAPTER I—Continued. She looked about the place somewhat hopelessly. Her father read her lezlty. It aeems as though you would be charge here for a while, Reecle, 7 ’ he s:iid, "so you wQl save time by ig acquainted at once with your lent. Look the house over and what you hare to work with.” ."Well. 1 can commence here," Ae "1111* Is Dave's room. I should say Mr. Elden's, •fc.it was It be Mid about *mls- ? It would be splendid if it cleaned up," she continued, with enthusiasm. “These bare . bare floors, bare nftenr—we've 'got back to t.-sentlals, anyway. And bed." She surveyed a Bfchnwv of spruce poles, on which Bag an old straw mattress and some gray blankets. *T suppose he Wfy tired when he goes to bed." P dbg Mid. Uroily, as though that could only explanatloo of sleep amid groundings. a south end of the larger room fireplace, crudely made of f native rock. The Arcs of b had crumbled (be rock, t had fallen In In places and r employed for Its orlgiA very maty and greasy r occupied -the apace Irmnek front of the fireplace, the h leading Into the ample but {> chimney. Near the stove ■ supporting a tin n pall and certain fragvldently all the equlpr for tbs simple ahlu-

The

• gralivbsg. with many evl- . performed ■ of a towel, and lam gave the faintest t • strain of fuadameo- > llnksAbe sexes. By a I Uhls, with nii, and to the wall Itself oden boxes—salmon -now containing an culinary supplies. I sack of flour and anil oats leaned against the n the floor gave r resources oeueath. I window in the east and . both open and rinds of flies gave the o the dismal a 8 It all over, then !< Indow sill and laughed. _ 1 brouglu her b the promise of changed g and new expeilrnces, but 1 her no such delight 1 the Elden kitchen still |B In her mind she called up If her own city borne—the ; the fixedness; -and-that-standa-tbere- » and emptinf [ It all; and *he turned 7 n kitchen and laurhed pllng. Irrepressible laugh. e as the laughter of the a ntnld the cvergreeca. died again from the open k time with eye* that aaw t valley end woodland and J l.ret died down Into the ■. Ruddenly ahe realised • looking down upon a plcf nature * obscure mesterIn brown and gn p against an opal canvas. ul. not with the solemnity „ t inountalua, nor the sol- ! the great plaint, but with jR, more lolloalr relatlonslilp ' r peculiar property of the B^yuctry. The girl drew Vith of the pure air and »»- P dream a new daydreeru when * of her father tirought bar to ft you find anything that will (•r he asked. I desr Dsddyklns!" she f voice treroulou* with self“1 had forgotten. There L or something; It Just came i me tc the window. The io! The only dolh 1 fthe kitchen towel, and 1 ean’i Hot eh*I s goose 1 r grip* arv in the car. or on If somewhere. HI be hack In And she was off st I Ji« trail along which sbe roily come In Iwve Hidm i • duly found, and Iren* (htuluted h-ret! Ihal siir .ltd her r In tbe bsbH of traveling Bjhaulpm.n. fur ovenalghl. Arrtred house. She defly »t»|i|.«-«1 * V aboul her fslhsr * Injury ami gtspaiwU

mother considered It correct that her daughter should have a working knowledge of kitchen affairs. Once during the evening ahe took a glance Into tbe other room. It was even leas Inviting than Dave’s with walla bare of any sdorrmrat save dirty garments that hung from nails driven In the logs. On the rude bed lay an old man. She could see only a part of hla face—a gray mustache drooping over an open mouth, and a florid cheel. turned to the glow of tbe setting sun. On a chair beside the bed sat a bottle and the room reeked with the smell of breath charged with alcohol. She g'ntly closed the door and busied herself through the long evening with reforms In the kitchen and with little ministrations designed to relieve the sufferings of her father. Tbe sun sank behind the Rockies and a darkness, soft aud mystical and silent, stole up the valley, hushing even tbe noiseless day. ' The girl stood framed In the open window and the moonlight painted her face to the purIrory and toyed with the rich brown fastness of her hair and gleamed from a single ornament at ber throat. She was under a spell. She was In a new world, where were manhood, and silence, and the realities of being, and moonlight, and great gulfs of shadow between the hills, and large, friendly stars, and Bolt breexes poshing this way and that without definite direction. and strange, quiet noises from out of the depths, and the Incense of the evergreens, and a young horseman galloping Into the night. And conventions hod been swept away, and It was correct to lire, and to live! The first flush of dawn was mellowig the eastern sky when the girt was awakened from uneasy sleep by sounds In tbe yard In front of the ranch-

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The stars were still shining brightly through the cold air. In the faint light ahe could distinguish a team aud wagon and men unhitching. She approached and. In a voice that sounded strangely distant In the vastnea of the calm night, called: “Is thg* you. Davar And In a moment she wondered bow sbe had dared call him Dave. But she toon bad other cause for wonder, for the boy replied from near beside her.

The Girt itood Framed in the Open Window, and the Moonlight Fainted Hot race to the Purest Ivory.

“Tea. E- ole, ard U>« doctor, too. Well have if* H-i-ly fixed up In no time. How dlu be aland the nightf How dared he call her Reenlef flush of reaautmeiit rose- In her breai only to be eubmerged In the sudden remembrance that she had first called him Dave. That surely gave him the right to addrreo her as be had done. Then she remembered she was In the ranch country. In the foothills, where the conventions—the conventions ahe hated—bad not yet become rooted, and where the souls of men and women stood bare In the dear light of frank acceptance of the fact. It would be Idle—datigaruus—to trill# with this boy by any attempt r.t concealment or deception. Hbe could see hla form now as he led tbe borers toward !*># corral. How straight be was, and bow bravely hla footstep* fell on (he hard earth 1 "He's a wonderful boy," Mid lbs tor, of whose presence she had been unconscious. "Oafs ejre. Full gellop through (tie dark; aide hllhv mountain streams, up adft down: breakneck. Wall, here we are." Tbe doctor breathed deeply, as though '.hie last fact was one to occasion some drrurnt. “Your brother tetU me you have an Injured man here. Accident M.angel. I bellerel Well, shall we g» mr Brother! Rut why should ahe explain» Dave hadn't bothered. Why hadn’t bet He had told about the at ranger. Why had he not told about both *t ranger* t Why had he ignored tier alio**tbert This time came another flush, born of that keen womanly Istultloi. which un d >-r» tends. With a eoramoaplare ah* led the doc iur Into lb- house and to Ibc bedside of her faitter. When the operation war completed the girl turned her at

lection to the kltchca. where found Dave, sweating In vicarious fertng. He had helped to draw limb Into place and It had Lee first dose contact with human It was different from branding c and he had slipped out of the room i i as possible The morning now pouring through tbe wind and the distraught look on the face touched her evon more than rreakneae of the words spoken in larkneas. She suddenly rememt that be liad been up all night—for I She would not deceive herself with 1 thought that It was for her fat aake Dave-had galloped to town, to a doctor, secured a fresh team sr driven back along tbe Utlie-used foothill trails. No doubt Dave would T dona It all for ber father, had her father been there atone, but as tfamgr were the had a deep conviction Uwt he had done It for h r. Ai with a greater effort than seemed reasonable that she laid her fingers on his arm and said: •Thank you. Dave." “What forT’ he asked, and she could it doubt the genuineness of his • tion. “Why, for bringing the doctor, and ail that I am sure I cant—father won’t babble to—" “Oh, shucks!" be Interrupted, with e manner which, on the previous afternoon. she would hnve called rude “Tliafs nothin'. But say. I brought home some grub. The chuck hero was pretty tame. Guess you ft out last night" He looked about the room and she knew that he was taking note of her house-cleaning, but he made no remark on the subject “Welfc let’s get breakfast,” sbe salt, after a moment’s pause and for lack of other conversation. “You must bo hungry." Dave's purchases had been IlbereL They In eroded fresh meat and hies, canned goods, coffee, rice and raisins. He Imld the last throe Items on the table with a great dissembling of Indifference, for he was Immensely proud of them. They were unwonted Items on the Elden bill of fare: he had bought them especially for her. But she busied herself at the breakfast without a thought of the epoch-mark-ing nature of these purchases. The doctor, who bad been resting the room with his patient entered the kltches. During the Betting of the limb he had gradually become aware of tbe position of Irene In the household; but had that not been so, one glanca at the boy and girl as they now stood In the bright morning sunshine, be with his big. wiry frame, his brown face, hla dark eyes, hla blrtk hair, i' round and knit and smooth, with pink shining through her fair akin and the light of youth dancing in her gray eyes and the light of day glancing on her brown hair, most have told him they had sprung from widely separated stock. For one perilous moment be was about to apologize for tha mistake made in the darkness, but i Instinct dosed hla lips. But he wondered why ahe had not corrected him. They were seated at breakfast when the senior Elden made hla appearance. Ha had slept off hla debauch and was as sober a? a man In the throes of alcoholic appetite may be. Seeing the strangers, he hesitated In hi* lurch toward the water pall, steadied himself on wide-spreud feet very flat on the floor and wared his right band slowly In the airv Whether this was to be understood os a form of e-dotation or a gesture of defiance was a matter of Interpretation. “Vlahltoni." said the old man. at length. “Alwaysh welcome, ’m sure. Sb-ocush me." He made his on certain way to the water-bench, ’ook r great drink and set ebout washing his face and hands, while the breakfast proceeded la silence. As his preperetlons n*ared completion Irene set a place at the table. “Won’s you sit down here, Mr. Elden T’ ahe said. There had been no Introductions. Dave ate on In alienee. "Thank you." said the old man. and there was something In hla voice which may hare been emotion or may bare been the huaklnnw of tbe heavy drinker's throat. The girl gave It tbe former explanation. As be took the proffered chair *lie saw In this old mao ah reds of dignity which the lees refined eye of hla eon had not distinguished. To Dave his fotbtr was an affliction to be borne; an unfair load laid on a boy who had done nothing to deserve this punishment The miseries associated with hla parentage bad gone far make him sour and moody. Irene at first had thought him rude and gloomy; flashes of humor had modified that opinion, hut ahe had not yet learned that hla disposition was naturally a buoyant one. weighed down by an environment which had made It soggy and unreal* •ukI ve. In years to come she are* to know what ungueraed depths of character were to be revested when that stole nature was crura-aertlonrd by tbe blade of a keen and defiant l•Hanlon Mr. Elden promptly engaged the doctor in Maseru tion. end In a few m<-nta had glrauod the main facta In connection wllh the a.cideut and the father and daughter which it brought eo momentarily under roof. He was quit* sober now and hla opaerh, although alovenl; - . was not Indelicate. He stUl able to pay to woman that respect which cut be the cosraeoeas of a tongue for yeera subjected to UtU« discipline.

Irene leV*? the firet of many ridw with Dave. (TO 111. CONTlNti»Dj

Where Honors Are Even

! THE I KITCHEN I cabinet!

Tailored milts continue to come from the hands of manufacturer* In two distinctly different type*, with the buying public showing a preference for the fanciful design*. In Oie matter of decoration*, fur is widely but not lavishly used, and carefully done silk embroidery Is very often used with It. Being cf the same character they look WeD tOgeOief. At the right of the two suits pictured here there Is u fine example of the combination of fur and enrtirold 'ry In a suit of wool velour*. The skirt In this model has two narrow plaits at tbe side and is very long. The coat Is n very handsome affair, uneven In lenjrih about the bottom nwl having wide panels, shorter than the from and liack. set In. They are banded wllh two narrow bnnds of dark fur. Embroider). In the same color ns the cloth, finds nn ndvantiypous position ul each side of the coat skirt. The body buttons n little to the left of the front with large, flat cloth-covered butriww. and there I* high cotint- of tbe

cinili. iwnded with fur. that fastens at tbe left aide. Fur In two largo ornaments finishes the narrow girdle will, long ends at the from. With this dres*y suit a sailor bat of silk beaver looks particularly welL Th* suit at the left Is a quite different affair, much plainer and made of a sturdier material. Bone buttons and narrow braid are the very pnitlcal embellishments allowed to It and Its lines are simple and mannish. Cut It bn* the high, cozy looking collar of fur tlint Is found in tbe company of all sorts of suits and the narrow belt of the material. But this Is extended only across the front of the coat, buttoning at the side*. Just by way of not going to extremes In being plain and practical, the belt Is double, with no (■articular reason for being so except that It add* an attractive and unex(•orted Int'-rest to this small Item In the suil’s make-up. The hat I* a tailored mode!, bat not so plain as a banded sailor. Neither suit Is afraid of couiparlsou. honors are about even I between them.

which the : draped

anything else have Inspired the designera of dress erceseoriea this season. It seems these wide and gorgooua prod acts ot I lie ribbon weaver’s ael. arc moat beautiful when not too lavishly uaed and are at their best when used against a bark ground of black or other euenher tone, that easts Into relief their Wonderful colorings. Therefore they appear In millinery In scurf*, overblouse* and bags lo be worn with gowns of dark and quiet colors. AI the right of the picture of two matched sets shown here, duvetyn Is need for the foundation of a Hirer piece act that Include* n turban, scarf and bag This soft, glove finlah fal>He makes uu Ideal full for the brllI'anre of tinsel brocaded ribbon In ablrh exquisite color* are liliUidcd and enriched with silver tinsel «h»l through the |>atlern The e»ida of tbaide scarf are bordered wllh tin bon wlibb l» finished with drop fringe

ot knotiid silk T

buiaiiced composition of duvetyn

•tpbou with • gHk that

t for other men. Ir clime or creed:

mankind as brother* when

Whute'r* Be hull* a

They come to him la need. measure* all men by their worth.

• made almosi entirety llg a silk lauarl like

' that on the bag. for It* finishing t *uch. ' For more practical wear tin- | inside of duvetyn. shown at the left of the picture, also Include* a scarf, bat amt Img. A dark and rich cola 1 I* chosen for n s.-i of this kind, and It dispenses with magnificence to con tent lisclf will! smartness—therefore, j It U nmde without ribbon. The Imt ! •* it« olT-tbe face roodrt. draped with I Consummate cleverness, and finished with tin* ornament. The scr-f ends In I big chenille tassels and fastens under | nn ornament like Ihal on the hut. In J Hs arrani-emenl ubout the neck II fob | lows tbe universal inode f.ic oeck pie vs bj It* rory effect. They ■uggest a litre, wuitn place Into which , the chin may snuggle down a u of chenille makes the right lb Isii for tbe shopping l.ag Ihal complete* tb!

And meets them on the' sod As rotber* of a common birth. Ali children of one God.

—F.sncl* Snot

COMPANY GOOD THINGS.

company luncheon creamed codfish and potato served In baked potato ahetl la both dainty and bolesotue dish, repare thu i creamed codfish ft* I ostinl, bake the potatoes, cut them In half and remove the potato. Mash with butter a little cream and Manning. Put a tahlespoonfut of the codfish In the shell. Add some of the potato, brush the top with egg and Into the oven to brown. Garnish with a spring of parsley. Lettuce Salad With Cheese Balia.— Make balls of seasoned ctenm or cottage cheese. Boll Rome In chopped chives and some In nuts. Dispose 'a nests of head lettuce nud nerve with good boiled dressing. Another attractive cheese salad may be prepared ns follows; Use one of the little revolving Ice-cream coaev used In serving cream. Rub the Inside with olive oil. line the mold with cream cheese, mixed with cream to make It of the right consistency. Fill chopped, salted celery mixed with a little mayonnaise. Carefully uni out on a lettuce leaf. Grape Bavarian Cream.—-Soak onethird of a package of granulated gelatine In cold water to cover. Dlsotve over hot water, then add one pint of grape Juice sweetened to taste. Place In Ice water and stir. Ae the mixture thickens, stir Into It one and one-half cupfuls of cream whipped. Decorate the side* and bottom of a mold with split almonds, dipping each Into s little of the dissolved gelatine. Carefully turn In the mixture and act away on Ice to become firm. When serving garnish with frosted grapes. Wash tbe grape* then dip In egg white, then In granulated sugar. Arrange on grape foliage with the cream In the center of a large chop plate. Rings of rhnpely nmskmelon. with the rind removed, filled with Ice cream garnished with preserved ginger, with a bit of the sauce for each, make* a moat delectable dessert HsTpinra* la a nsnasl sad natural wrong with every Ilf* phtre It dp*si) 1 ! play at least a predominating p4rtBuch Ilf* fella also In performing Its duty towards Its neighbor a* It should perform It.—Ralph Waldo Trios. • EAST INDIAN CURRIED DISHCB. In spite of Its high seasoning, peopi# who have acquired the taste tor curry enjoy It at any season. Although curry powder Is not expensive when purchased, one nay -preps re It at home aud be sure of Its purity. Take one- ounce* each of turmeric, coriander seed, white ginger, nutmeg. mace and cayenne. Pound all together in u mortar and sift through a fine sieve; bottle and

cork well.

To prepare curry, a rabbit, chicken or other dellcatel;. flavored meat la required. For chicken curry cover the chicken wnn boiling water, adding two large onlona and a bouquet of herbs. Simmer gently tor an hour and a quarter or until the chicken Is tender, removing all fat aa It rises. Add two tables|H>onfuls of flour to tbe same amount of fat. mix until well blended and stir Into the i-hli-kcn broth. Add a teaspoonful. or more If partial to 'he taste, of curry powder. This should be mixed wilt: tbe flour and fal. Baal the yolks of three eggs, stir Into tb* gravy carefully, add salt together with the Juice of half • lemon. Heut but do not boll. Pour over the chicken and arrange around It a border of rica. East Indian Curry.—Slice one onion and fry In butter. Soak a slice «f bread In milk, grate sK swevd aimotule. add. wllh two well-beaten eggs, one-half • cupful of milk, one-half pound of minced meat, one tableapoonfu! of butter and one tablesponuful of curry. Grease a baking dish with butter, rub wllh lemon Juice, suit, pul In the mixture and bake. Herve wllh boiled tin*. Curry rf Mutton.—Fry one targs onion chopped line In two lable*|Mionfuls of butter. Mix one tablrapoonful of curry powdor. one teaspouuful of rail, one tahlespoonful of flour and stir Into the nutter and onion. Add gradually one pint of stack. Cut two pounds of lean mutton Into small pieces and brown them In hot fat; add them to the ratio* and simmer until tender. Place the moat on a hot dlab aud arratigo • border of ric*

•round tbe meat.

Curried Egg* Oook six egg* until hard, remove the shells and cut In halves. Fry a leaspoonfwt of onion to o tableapoonf'll of butter, add one tnbleaissitiful of cornstarch or two of flour, inlxed with half n tnblespo-uiful of curry powder Pour over slowly one and one-half cupfuls of alock. cream or milk : add aall. Slium-r till the onions arc soft, then n..J the eggs. Jtiuimw until hot. Herr* In a shallow

h the rib j . /Z> /? Mu»u*c until hot. Herr* m a rt.sljow (/ TUajLm. lyu+rrati.