1930-10-24 — Page 9

Heart

LAURA LOU BROOKMAN BETHOD DE RAGH COMANCE

CHAPTER 1 (Con.)...

Hungry

© 1930

THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1930.

ULTRA-VIOLET GLASS.

SOME EXTRAVAGANT CLAIMS REFUTED.

Some some months past, in a small room at the Building Be- search Station at Garston, ultra- violet glass has been exposed to the sunshine. The results of the necessities. Their pleasures were

experiments show that far too ex- the simplest. But Celia under-travagant claims have been made Celin had received high grades in stood her mother was not like the for certain types of glasses. the commercial classes at Western, oud-voiced Mrs. Connors across She had won honour's at speed the hall, nor the complaining Mrs. tests and practiced hour after hour Lacey, who seemed to stop every- at home. Miss Willis, the instruc one who passed her second floor tor, had said there was no question doorway to relate "Fred's" latest that she was qualifted for a com-dereliction. Mrs. Rogers was not mercial position.

"When do you think I may hear?" she asked the girl at the deck as she returned the sheet of paper.

"Oh, day."

to-morrow-maybe next

The older woman was reading what Cella had written. Suddenly she pounted on the line headed "Experience."

"No experience, huh? Well, why didn't you say so? This office is only for very experienced, high- speed workers. They won't have any other kind. No need of your leaving this, here!

"You mean-1 haven't chance?"

got a

"Didn't you hear nu say- they .won't. have anyone without es

perience?

like anyone else who dwelt in the building.

•

If Celia had been older it might have occurred to her that never once had she heard her mother

speak of her girlhood. Neither had she ever heard her mother speak of relatives. Surely there secrets behinds that lined countenance which no one who saw her daily guessed.

were

The girl stood waiting for her mother at the head of the stairs.

Tired, aren't you, honey?" she Isaid.

Mrs. Rogers nodded, but her face lighted as she answered:

"I had to stay on to finish an or- der so it could go out to-night. Yes, I'm tired, Mg, what a day it's

bern!"

Suddenly Colju Rogers saw rede. "The ad in the paper didn't say that." she answered hotly. "The blance

A report just published by the Building Research Board, of which "Sir George Humphreys is chair- man, acknowledges that exposure to the sun is of service in the treatment of disease and debility. but statea that it has yet to be

established to what extent ultra- violet radiation is essential for the well-being of a normal, cor-

eetly-nurtured individual."

cause

Other conclusions will sorge surprise. The value of glass, marketed under various trade names, and advertised as being transparent to the sun's rays, is questioned. It is pointed out that

in schools, offices, and dwelling. houses, where windows are inade quate or completely screened from the sky by neighbouring buildings,

is of no Importance to what extent their glass transmits ultra- violet radiation. south win-

A dow, however, admits direct sun. shine as well as sky-shine, and, "provided that one sits in the rays of the sun, considerable thera apeutic radiation may be received at places some distance from a window. Therapeutic values in the shadowed parts of a room. however, are still low, except near: the window."

There was nu marked resem- between mother l said this office wanted a steno- daughter. Celia was taller--five grapher. can work as fast as feel four-and stim. Mrs. Rogers lots of girls who've been out of

was two inches shorter. Ber hair of the

school two years. 17. 1 could only was dark brown instead see the man and show him how fast bright, lustrous shade of Celia's I dan type--"'

Nune of almost-chestnut locks. It was without effect. The red-their features tallied except the haired young woman smiled por-

There was no denying that functorily and with an air of aloof Margaret Rogers' eyes were beauti- ness returned to her book.

ful. Celia's were the same colour

-ed back.

eyes.

Celia started to leave, then turn-and shape. They were lovely eyes

--but not as Margaret's, "Will you see that that blank i filled in goes to the manager-or whoever does the hiring

"Why, of course, dearie." The green goddess's second smile

was

even Bole

"Come on in," Celia spoke again, and get into something cool. I

Here- know you're suffocating. sit down and I'll fan you!"

Mrs. Rogers brushed past the

devastating,girl. Seventeen-year-old · Celia departed

"Not now," she said. "1-1 want

"I'll take it."

in haste. When ne was uguin in to take my hat off." the lobby, which was shadowy, the girl brushed her hand against smarting eyelids. She had to do this a second time before she felt ready to step into the street.

Even if ordinary glass has been replaced by special glass, little benefit will be received except by those who ait near a window into which the direct rays of the sun enter. It is, indeed. calculated that in a large room with a win- dow facing north, at a distance of sixteen feet from the window, it is necessary to sit for ten hours to receive as much radiation as one

would obtain one minute out of

doors.

Government experts on the whole The conclusion reached by the

matter is that, even if the health value of ultra-violet radiation be accepted; the conditions under which new glasses may be used with advantage have still to be determined.

"No, no! Never mind. There were two rooms to which the Roger's monthly payment of rent entitled them. The big room A clock on the big tower a block which opened into the hallway had away gave the hour as 10 minutes twa windows overlooking a back lot technical in character, can be ob

The report, which is extremely of four. It would be no use 10 aeruss

several hunt further that afternoon. Celia clothes lines. Both of these win-tained from His Majesty's Station-

dows were raised to full height and ery Office.

turned her steps homeward. -

stretchu which

a slight breeze was perceptible. It was nearly two hours later that

There was a table set for dinner Margaret Rogers climbed the two before this window, a chair at each light of stairs leading to the third side. There were other chairs, floor rear rooms which she and her none in very good condition, about

She climbed the room. daughter zupied.

An old-fashioned safe, slowly, stopping on the second floor sagging suspiciously at one ad, landing to rest before starting up stood against one wall A table the last flight.

apparently used as a desk and stack. The stairway was dark. it wased with books was placed opposite. hatter than the street had been. One corner of the room had been and the air reeked of a dozen felid fitted with sink, KALS stove and odors. Margaret Rogers took no shelves and was evidently the notice of the unpleasant smell. was all so familiar. She and Celia

kitchen."

A doorway on the right led into had lived in these third floor quar-the smaller bedroom. Off this ters for six years.

there was a tiny, rudely finished

Before that there had been other bath. dreary rooms, high up in equally Mrs. Rogers entered the bedroom dilapidated houses "converted" for and removed her hat. Then, watch- housekeeping purposes. Tucked ing the door cautiously, she took away in her memory Celia Rogers large white envelope from her stil retained the vision of a differ- handbag, opened a bureau drawer ent sort of home, cheerful with and slipped the envelope under a sunlight and' flowers and bright pile of garments. furniture. Celia had been such later she was back in the living little girl then not yet live.

A few moments

The room. cheerful home had gone soon after, No need to ask how Celia's day the night Daddy Bob failed to come had gone, Mrs. Rogers knew that if there had been the slightest en-

home.

heard it at once.

They never did bring Bob Rogers couraging news she would have home. The street car which struck him left the body territically dis- figured and unrecognizable.

They sat down to the evening mead which was waiting. Simple,

After that had come a successionelt 1oods were on the table, very of rooming houMES and then much what wealthier women ate to "furnished rooms." Bob Rogers attain fashionable slimmess, The

had played his violin in a theatre breeze from the window was warm orchestra. Practical considerations but refreshing. such as insurance and savings ac

counts never had interested him so Celia récited the day's events. much as his lovely melodies,

Mrs. Rogers was cheerful. There

So Margaret Rogers had left her would be other days ahead, she said. fire-year-old daughter at the school Luck was sure to turn. Of course house each morning and gone on a good position required hunting to a day of sewing. Later she had after.

obtained the position in the shop, It was really inconceivable to the fitting and stitching gowns. It mother that her daughter's excep was pleasanter, batter pay, and tional qualities should not be re- had provided the money for Celia's cognized soon by some able employ- schooling.

. er.

The girl had fretted as she, grew They finished the meal and to- nkler, noting her mother's drawn gether gathered up the dishes.

face and tired eyes. Celia hadCelia insisted she would "do" them. talked impetuously of leaving school Grudgingly Mrs. Rogers finally to work and ease the burden. Mrs.agreed.

Rogers always replied firmly. There came a shrill call from the Celia, she insisted, was to learn downstairs hallway,

a better way to earn a living. Celia was to have training. The high school commercial course seemed to offer the best opportun ity. Together they had achieved this goal.

"Miss Rogers! Oh. Miss Rogers!"

Cella leaned over the banister. "Yes! What is it?"

"Some one to see you, Miss Ro- gers!" Morning. noon and night every.

"All right—I'll be down in a thing that Margaret Rogers did and minute!" thought was for Celin. The girl She was wearing a short-sleeved was her pride. She had contrived calico apron but, just as she was, frocks for her, made of the cheap- Celia trotted down the stairway. est materials, but always attractive She was sure she knew who would and becoming, by sewing evenings. be waiting for her.

She had managed household tasks Ten minutes later the girl was to givé Celia time for her studies. back upstairs, hurriedly pulling

More than that, Margaret had over her head a green dress, managed to imbue the frugal home "It's Barney," she told her mo- with a dignity which enabled her ther. "Wants me to go for a drive, her daughter to accept poverty You don't mind, do you?" without social stigma, "

"No a cool drive, will How she had come to do so Cella good. Don't be out late, though." could not have explained, Their "I won't. Sure you don't niind two rooms were furnished with staying alone?"

"Not in the least. Goodbye!" Celia ran lightly down stairs. As the sound of her footsteps faded Mrs. Rogers hurried into the bed- room, pulled open the second bureau drawer and fumbled under a pile of clothes for the hidden envelope.

She found it, sat down on the bed and stared a long while at the handwriting. Finally Margaret Rugers opened the envelope and drew out a folded sheet. The handi which held the letter was shaking. (To Be Continued).

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TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.

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Little John, (tearfully, after fall.

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Hongkong Bank, $1540 sa. Chartered Bank, £17 n. Mercantile A.' & B., £26% n. East Asia $111 b.

Insurances.

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Shipping

Douglases, $271⁄2 3. 1. K. Steamboats, $298. Indo-Chinas, (Def.) $30_n. Union Waterboats $32 b.

Mining.

Benguets, $8.70 n. Kailans, 37/6 n. Langkats, Tis. 8 n. S'hai Explorations, Tla. 1.30 b. Raubs. $24 s.

Docks, etc. Kowloon Wharves, $160 b. Whampca Decks, $32 n. China Providents $5.40 b. (Old) Hongkews. Tls. 285 b.

New Engineerings, Tla. 7.30 n. Shanghai Docks. Tis. 122 b.

Cottons.

Ewo Coltons, Tis..12.15 b. S'hai Cottons. Tls. 82 (oldy n.

Lands, Hotels, etc.

II. and S. Hotel, $11.60 b. H. K. Lands, $76% b. (Old) do. $75.35 b. (New) S'hai Lands Tis. 305 b, Humphreys, $16 n. Reaitles, $8.65 b, Chinese Estates $87 n.

Public Utilities.' Tramway, $17.70 b. Peak Trams, (old) $13.60 1. Star Ferries, $81% 3. China Lights, (Old) $25.30 b. H. K. Electrics, $78.60 b. Macan Electrics, $23 n. Telephones $351⁄4 n. China Buses, Tis, 18 n. Singapore Tractions. 7/9 b.

Industrials. China Sugars, 80 cts, s. Malabons, $27 n.

Cald: Marg. Ord: Tha, 10.40 -n. Cantor Tees, $3 s.

Cements (Comb.) $17.80 h. Ropes $10%, b. United Asbestos $5 n.

Stores, etc.

Dairy Farms, $26.50 -b. Watsons, 311.80 b. Der A. Wings, $1 m. Lane Crawfords. $3.85 b. Mackintoshs, $19 b. Sinceres, $11.60 n.

Miscellaneous, Amusements, $23 n. Constructions. $2.45 s. B'que Ind: G. Bonds, 64% b.

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