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stride, even laughing when she came out of the hospital on the day before Thanksgiving, and there was no money for a festive dinner. Their doctor, on discovering this, went right out and bought them a chicken, all the fixings and a bottle of red wine. But Todd didn't stay at $22.50 a week for long. He got one radio job after another, doing, as he puts it, "everything there is to be done in radio— announcing, acting, disc jockeying, singing and commentating." He worked hard. Not only because he had the normal ambitions of a young man but because Edna needed all the care and help he could earn for her. And Edna did her part to keep their marriage happy. It would have been easy for a young and attractive girl who had to lead the life of a semi-invalid to turn into a nagging, complaining woman in spite of herself. But Edna didn't let this happen. Todd says that she has always been cheerful, always courageous, always happy to listen to his programs arid advise him on them, to help in any way her limited strength would allow. Her faith and belief in him carried them through the years. Todd of course deserves a great deal of credit for keeping Edna's spirits up. The average woman who can't persuade her husband to do a thing around the house will appreciate what it meant for Todd when Edna couldn't make a bed, sweep a floor, run down to the corner store for a forgotten loaf of bread — little things which make up the fabric of everyone's daily life. Todd had to do them all, if they were to get done. These things are outside the scope and patience of most men. But Todd Russell had married the girl he wanted to marry and thought nothing at all of doing chores that would gripe the average husband. "It was a partnership," he repeats. Their faith in each other, and in people, led the Russells to take gambles that would terrify others even without the hazard of Edna's heart condition. For example, eight years ago, when they left Canada and came to New York, Todd didn't have a job. But talking it over, as they always do with anything major in their lives, they decided that the moment had come for him to try the big time. They had a house near Toronto which they had furnished and paid for. They were without financial worry for almost the first time in their married life. But one night Todd looked around him and said "I feel settled." That was enough for Edna. "It's time foi us to be on our way," she told him. And tftey sold the house and came to New York. Todd Todd's love for children helps make Rootie Kasootie a kiddies' delight. mP pmn msminy COMBAT INFECTION PROMOTE HEALING WITH ANTISEPTIG Campho-Phen/oue USE IT FOR MINOR BURNS.CUTS SGRATGHES,ABRASIONS Quick! Apply Campho-Phenique at once to minor burns from hot cooking utensils, hot water or steam . . . stops pain instantly, promotes rapid healing. The same thing happens when you use it on minor cuts, scratches and abrasions. Campho-Phenique is highly antiseptic. Wonderful for fever blisters, cold sores, gum boils; to relieve itching and to guard against infecting insect bites. Used on pimples, CamphoPhenique helps prevent their spread and re-infection. "AtNRELIEVINO I 1 ANTISEPTIC] WANT TO BE A PRACTICAL 1 fcft r\mZT> ACT NOW— HELP FILL THE NEED v you can prepare for practical experience i Trained Practical Nurse in spare time. ' Many earn while learning. Ages 18 to 65. High school not necessary. Easy payments. Write forfree information and sample lesson pages. WAYNE SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING, INC. •252S Sheffield Ave., Desk E-76, Chicago 14. III. ^RnRmWk>i i\ i SHINES SILVER AT A make bigr extra income spare time. Sensational selling Star-Brite banishes rubbing shines silver instantly, safely, automatically in dtahwaterl Many other unique, new money-makers. Profits to 100% Big value Greeting Card Assortments, Secret I GET SAMPLES Pal. Name-in-Skirt Notes, Stationery. No experience I am ippRnViL needed. Samples on approval. Write TODAY. ' "" ■rrnu'»l Midwest Card Co., 1 1 1 3 Washington Ave., Dept. C-35. St Louis 1 , Mo. FACTO RY-TO -YOU SAVINGS 14 95 *AND UP You can now take your choice of more than 50 of the most magnificent monuments you have ever seen ... at prices so low they are almost unbelievable. Imagine! A beautiful, genuine Rockdale Monument, complete with carved inscription, shipped to you for $14.95, and Rockdale Pays The Freight. Deal direct with factory for lowest prices. Guaranteed to satisfy or money refunded in full. FREE... Illustrated Catalog. Big two-color catalog of more than 50 superb Models to choose from. Send for your free copy today! You can use our easy payment plan if you prefer. Only 10% down. ROCKDALE MONUMENT COMPANY • DEPT. 637 • JOLIET, ILLINOIS