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CHAPTER XXIX

by Laura Lou Brookmar

Gale took the sheet of paper and penell. She said, "What then stoppod. In an entirely different tone she went on, "What are you doing hero 7".

Gale glanced at him and asked, "There!" Gale whispered, point "Where'd you get the disguise ?" Ing.

"You mean there clothes? They're The squirrel's head came into view among my most cherished possessions on the opposite side of the tree trunk, had them for years. They've boon Brian picked up an acorn from the on hunting trips and fishing trips ground, moved forward cautiously. here and abroad. Mother rages when. But the squirrel was not to be tempi Brian Westmore pushed the cap over she sees them and every so oftened. It ran up the tree again and sat She Gale and Brian walked on. back from his eyos, grinned en-I have to rescue them for destruction. there, chattering loudly. gagingly. "I came," he said. "to So far I've been lucky. Handsome,

told him about the squirrel she und tell you it's exactly the sort of day don't you think?"

Won't

Very," Gale agreed. She meant it. Phil, had taught to ent from their to be out tramping around.

There was Jaunty, vagabond tilt hands years before- and how he had you come exploring with me?"

to Brian's cap. Broad-shouldered, grown bokl enough to perch on Phil's "Exploring?" Brian nodded. "Yes. Down by the tall, the, he awang along beside her, shoulder. Brian described the pet river, out toward Deer Creek. Have She thought he looked much more chore & friend of his had owned. He you ever been there? We might find attractive than in his carefully tailor told her about animals he had seen a chest of buried treasure or a haunted business clothes. More vigorous, in zoon in New York and in Europe. ed house. I used to go there on ex-Mare the outdoorman. Had she never le was fond of animals, particularly

eyes kears and monkeys. ploration trip whenever I had the realised before how dark his chance when I was a kid. Used to were, or was it the brown leather

them glinta sneak away from home. Once I found! Jacket that gave

aan ber? nest of baby fold med und harmonica that could only play two notes. And another time I discovered a cave I was sure no one else had I haven't been out there in ever seen. five years longer than that, I guess but it was always fun. Won't you come 7"

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He said, "Did you say you've never been to Deer Creek?"

"Lots of times, but not since--oh. not for ageal"

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They came to a place where tho river made a wide bend. There wan clearing here and several abandoned ampfires. The trees parted in the listance, leaving a ribbon of pure gold the water. At either side, near he shore, were shadows of deepest purple.

Hin stories were amusing and le told them well. They walked on and en and the sun that had been shining brightly slid behind the tree tops. a bird'a Now and then they heard song and saw a dash of feathers. Thon well really be exploring." Sometimes there was motion in the He went on, telling her of adventures andergrowth which meant that a rab- he'd had as a youngster. Gale was bit or chipmunk was scurrying for glad that he said nothing about the cover. Otherwise they were alone. "I shouldn't" Gale began, "Please! It's a crime to stay in-scene in his office when Vicky Thatcher It was their world-a world of sun- few days before. Gale shine and rustling branches and earthy doors on a day like this. And re-arrived

that odours. neen Brian Aince, but raember, we may find buried treasure."hadn't

Gale smiled. She said. "I shouldn't episode was, apparently, to be for ----but I will. Wait until I get my hat rotten. She'd felt silly and foolish

about it: now she was relieved, and cont."

They had been walking toward the In five minutes she was back. She had changed her housedress for river and now were in sight of it. the short blue skirt the wore for The ice was covered with water and, skating and a sweater. Over this shewhere the rand cut through, a land wore her leather jacket, and her hairf sunshine fell across it, glistening

like diamonds. was tucked under a scarlet tam o' Gale said, "Look how the ice has xlianter.

Brian sat on the top step, the melted. Another week and it will be

She pulled off her tam and let the I will be if this weather keeps wlad ruffle her hair. This has been "I th thowing me twicks," the

up. Ah-here where the explora-the grandest afternoon I've had in u four-year-old announced, tilting his tion begins!"

long time," she said, head on one side and gazing with

"I told you exploring is fun." rapt attention as Brian's hands moved

They turned into a narrow path. "But we haven't really done deftly. Brian anid, "Watch it now!"

Faded, colour exploring." and suddenly the fingers that had been way through the trees.

"What did you expect to find?" less leaves crackled under their feet, linked together were separated and There was a pungent scent in the alr

"A chest of buried treasure. Isn't yet the links had not been broken,

-the scent of earth and damp leaves that what you promised we?" She "Thay" the youngster exclaimed and tree bark. The path was wind. was smiling at him. The wind blew excitedly. "How'd you do that?"

The young man stood up grinning.ing, and here and there sumac and her hair back and it curled into care- "It's the magic warda," he

other shrul had spread their low less ringlets. There was a warm glowi

af colour in her checks. She raised branches, almost blocking the way.

youngest O'Connor beside him.

Bald.

one."

Galo halted. "Oh." site, said. "lid you ever noe anything loveller?"

"Never."

my

"Mumbo-jumbo, umpetyump." Say Gale called out gayly, "Shouldn't we her chin and Brian saw again the soft,

them and you can do it every time, notch the trees or leave a trail of white line of her throat. He nich: Sorry I can't stay longer, partner some sort so we can find our way Got to be on my way now."

back 7"

He and Gale went down the steps, leaving the youngster to experiment with the new trick. They heard the babyish voice repeating, "Munibo- jumpo, umpety-umpoty---"

Gale said, "You shouldn't have told him that. He'll be working away at that trick for the next four hours."

"Well, it won't hurt him, will it?”. "No"

"Not necessary," Brian assured her from shead, "We won't come back this way anyhow."

The path swung nearer to the river and presently, they were beside it. It was warm in the sunshine. Trees behind broke the wind. Suddenly Brian halted and motioned for silence Gale crept up behind him.

"What is it?" she asked.

"T'd like to paint you like that."

Gale laughed. "I'm afraid I'd be poor model."

"You'd be a perfect one," he tol her. "Can I try it some day? Wil you let me aketch you?"

Why, yes-if you want to. Have you been painting much lately?"

"I liaven't toliched a brush or pencil since I left Paris I haven't wanted to-until now."

Different

Galo was silent. Brian went on He pointed to a tree a few yards after a moment. "You're an unusual If eyes were peering out from behind. A red squirrel eat on a low irl, le you know that? hind curtained windows there was branch, its tiny, bend-like eyes glisten-from anyone I've ever known. I right, thought I wanted to talk to you shoul nothing to arouse comment in the ing ind darting from left to sight of Gale amd her companion. In its paws the squirrel held an acorn the mill, but you've made me forget Brian's windbreaker and corduroys and it had been nibbling. It hesitated all about that. You make nie forget

everything" the old cap were the sort of clothes moment, then began eating again. A

I arms were around her, to which the mill village was ac-moment later it dropped the acorn,

(To Be. Continued). customed.

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tions. in Hongkong in connection 4 to 6 p.m. Jamborally at maintain the unity of the Empire. with the King's Silver Jubilee Ha Valley including a March His Majesty's great interest in all were announced last night in a Past, displays of Bridge Building forma of charity is univeranily ENGINEERS INSTITUTE memorandum by the Secretary of ambulance and other Scout and recornined and it is known that The Silver Jubilee Committee. Guide activities. Country Dancing His Majesty desires this auspicious Monday, May 6, the 25th anni- and exhibitions of handleraft occasion to be in some manner dedicated to assisting charitable the Excellency versary of the Ascension of His work. Majesty the King, will be observed, Governor and Lady Peel will be objects. It has, therefore, been as a Bank Holiday.

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4

LARGE DEFICIT ON LAST YEAR'S WORKING

G. E. HUYGEN Canton.

Prof. Middleton-Smith suggest-

ed that the Institute should live up to its name and prove that it was more than a club by arrang- in- Ing that papers be read or formal talks be held at intervals during the year.

decided to collect funds through- out this Colony for charitable pur. An extraordinary general meet-

The suggestion, sald Mr. Wil- poses, the subscriptions not to

liamson, had been in the minils Morning Services in all churches exceed $1 and humbly to pray Hlaing preceded the annual general mecting of the Institution of

of the Committee, but they had Majesty to nominate the charities

Engineers and Shipbuilders of been so stunned by the financial in this Colony to which the moneys lengkeng, which was held last position when they began their Silver Jubilee Collection

collected should be devoted. The Silver Jubilee $1 Collection "The Charitable Collection Sub night, in the Institute's rooms in work that every possible expense

had been cut out. 11 a.m.-Public meeting in the will commence on April 1. Con-Committee is providing boxes and King's Building. Ileadquarters of the Hongkong sequent to the notice already subscription lists for the purpose

The earlier incating was for the The suggestion was well ro- Volunteer Defence Corps, allended published in the papers stating of the collection and all those who by-His-Excellency the Governor, that collection-boxes were ready wish to assist in this laudable discussion of a proposal that in colved by the meeting and efforts the Members of the Executive and for distribution and could be obiect are asked to communicate view of the state of the Institute's are to be made in the future to

of arrange discussions or lectures. Logislative Councils, Judges, Local

Dr. R. H. financoo the esstern section Justices of the Pence, Heads of obtained from Mr. A. Morris, of with the Honourable

6 Ning Yeung Terrace, or from Katewall, C.M.G., LI, of China the rooms should be given up.

Election of Officers Departments and the Jubileo Com Mr. S. Balfour, of the Colonial Building, Hongkong, who is reThis proposal by the outgoing milice, and their ladies, at which Secretary's Office, a number Committee formed for this pur meeting which was then,

The olection of offles, bearers presenting the. Chineso Sub-committee was confirmed by the

as the for the rear 1935 resulted in Mr. a loyal address and a telegram of these boxes have been sent to congratulation to His Majesty the various firm and clubs.

rose, or with Mr. A. Morris of 6 annual general meeting, present E. Cock, Chief Manager of tho Hongkong and Whampoa Dock King will be read and approved. It is hoped that all members of Ning Yeung Terrace, or Mr. S. F. od with the treasurer's report

being Company, Colonial Scere-

unanimously Noon-Royal Salute by the the community will be able to Balfour, of the

the Hongkong, who

This report showed that elected President. will subscribe; members of the Indian tarlat, Navy and the Garrison.

May. Afternoon

community who have any difficulty arrange for the collecting boxes or result of the past year's working

a loss of $3,517,22. Thia Mr. J. M. Jack and Mr. B. D. 4 p.m.-Garden Party at Govern-in subscribing should communicate subscription lists to be forwarded. was

.word elected vice-pro- with Mr. J. H. Ruttonjer of 7. ment HousU.

This appeal fa. Issued by the lose is $2,007.60 more than the Evans

Mr. F. Smyth Hon. Noon to 6 pm-Chinese proces- Duddell Street. Hongkong: mem-Silver Jubilee Committee of Hong-loss in 1933, when the year's eldents, Mr. F. Simpson Hon. sion In the town,

berg.of

work resulted in a deficit of $1,Secretary, Portuguesc community kong." the

Treasurer, Mr. H. R. Lathara Hon. 419.50. To Be Taken To Bank with Mr. Leo d'Almada e Castro,

Librarian, and Messrs. Lowe of Prince's Building, The As soon as they are filled the

Every effort has been made Bingham and Matthews auditors. 8 p.m."Lighting up time" The Illuminations of the Colony Honourable Dr. Kotowall is being collection boxes or the-subscrip- will be switched on instantaneous-assisted by the Chinese Chamber tion lats, together with

the during the year, sald the Pro-

The President announced that of Commerce in pending round money, should be taken to the sldent, Mr. S. T. Williamson, to

down

expense, in evory the Instituto had sought help Military Bands will play in collection boxes, and the Chinese Hongkong and Shanghai Bank cut

and until the from those with whom they had

and dealings,

their Hongkong and Kowloon,

population should communicate where the moneys will be credited possible way. 9.30

p.m. Soarchlight

and with him. Furthermore the Dis-to the Silver Jubilee Charitable castern half of the premises can business rocket display by the Navy, A trict Officers, North and South are Collection Fund. A receint will be taken over by some other tan-auditors had generously effored a Night-flying display by the Afr arranging for boxes to be sent immediately be given for them, and ant the expenses cannot be re-reduction of 20 per cent. In their Forco.

round in the New Territories, and in the case of collection boxes, a duced further. The present ten-fees and had expressed sympathy Firework and "artificial foun- the Islands, The Secretary of the recent will be sent Inter sign aney would end, it was hoped, by with the Institute for the prosent

financial position. tain" displays in the harbour.

of the Cashiers of the Juno. St. Vincent de Paul Society has hy one

The elected Committen for 1035 Tuesday, May 7

also promised to send collection Bank stating the amount that was |

In other rospects the year had 9.45 to 11 a.m.-Review at boxes among the Catholic popula-received

Every lover should see that been a successful one and during will be composed of the following Happy Vallby Everyone may tion of the Colony

Moasra, C. Bond, B. Blakeney,. Lady Southern, O.D.E., Mrs. Kote- collection box or a subscription the year 66 new members had come to this. Special space will

joined as against 42 who had wall and Mrs. Braga will be glad at passed round his offices, resigned and four who had died J. Forster, A. Harper, H. Cathhui, be reserved for school-children.

to help the collection among the kewise every Secrotary of a

Your Messrs. A: E. Mitford, H Middleton JA Boxes could he passed during the ladies of the Colony by receiving club. ↳ 8 p.m.-General Illumination. applications for collection tins or round at concerts, theatres and Bramwell, J. Johnstone, J. Hore, Neill, J. Russell, W. Simpson,

and S. Smith..

Smyth, J. Saunders. social gatherings. Military Bands. Chinese lantern subscription lists,

ly.

May. 6Evening.

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members: