Argosy, Vol. 117, No. 2 — page 169: what you’re looking at

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? THE LOG-BOOK, \ was the primitive philosophy of an elemental savage—a savage of the streets. This is the story of Polly Morgan, philosopher, opportunist, cynic, gamin, apache, and of the miracle which, at a stroke, blended all these in one final, harmonious, enduring chord. This is published as a complete novelette in Tur Arcosy for February 7. a a as I think there is nothing more humiliating than the impact of flesh against flesh which takes the form of a blow. In a story cailed “ THE SLAP,” by Roy W. Hinds, the far-reaching results of such an insult are vividly portrayed. Also in the next Arcosy you will find another of the delightfully humorous narratives of Joe Conner, as related by Raymond J. Brown, this time concerning a branching out of the detective business to take in collecting ‘‘ AN OUTSTANDIN’ ACCOUNT.” In the same issue “ CHINOOK WINDS,” by May Wilmoth, will waft you to Viadivostok and a mystery that begins in a sedan chair and ends in the rear rooms of a Chinese restaurant. 319 My eo REQUESTED NOT TO TRY TO IMPROVE North Platte, Nebraska. We have been constant readers of your won- derful magazine for six years, but this is the first time we have tried to tell you how we enjoy it. We think there is none better, and you couldn't pos- sibly improve it, so please don't try. Yours for many reore years filled with Arcosys. (Tur Misses) PLorENcE AND LUCILLE BRADY. A PIPPIN Lowell, Michigan. I am just writing a line to let you know that I appreciate a good magazine when I read one, and Tur ArGosy is a pippin. It’s got them all beat. ‘“ Between Worlds” is a great story. Smith has certainly got some imagination. ‘The stories ere all good, but there are always some better than others. I like Western stories best, because they have got the pep in them. Here’s luck to THe Arcosy. Joun H. Roserts, Jr. “OUT IN THE WEST STORIES ” Pickens, Mississippi. Tue Arcosy is one of the best magazines I have ever read, and I am an ardent reader of it. “The Devil’s Riddle” is one of the best serials, along with “Bully Bess” and “ Cold Steel.” In fact “Cold Steel” is the best serial I ever read in Tae Arcosy. George C. Shedd and Rex Par- sons are among two of my favorite authors. Am fond of out-in-the-West stories and fiction true to life. Do not care for stories that are too unreal. An old customer. (Mrs.) C. M. ANDERSON, 16 MILES IN DEEP SNOW FOR THE ARGOSY Fort Worth, Texas. I wish to tell you how much [ have enjoyed the good old Arcosy. It’s just like an old, long-lost pal. Last winter, when I was alone on my home- stead in Colorado, THr Arcosy was always at my side in a chair or on the table or just any old place where I could keep my eye on :t so the pack rats did not carry it away. And last sum- mer, when a “locoed bronc” threw me from his a back into the “dry” well, I got mad because some one did not come along soon enough and pull me out. There I was, losing all that good time and not reading. I once-rode sixteen miles horseback down from the mountains to Colorado Springs in deep snow just to get me an ArGosy. Long live THe Arcosy. (Miss) MArtre WILSON. A LONG STORY BY FRANCIS JAMES NOW IN STOCK Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. I enclose herein subscription to Tue Arcosy. We have been getting it for the past nine months by hunting for it from store to store. We enjoy its stories immensely, and only came across the magazine by picking it up by accident in a book- store here. Lately we have been experiencing difficulty in obtaining the proper issues and so wouid rather be a subscriber. I may add Francis James is my favorite author, so far as I’ve gone. I wish he would write a good serial. John Frederick and Achmed Abdullah are also very zood authors. The best short story I’ve read so far is “Shelving Father.” Particularly I want to mention the excellent spelling in your magazine, which in itself is an indorsement of my appre- ciation: wholesome reading cultivating high ideals intellectually and morally. Many fail miserably to attain these standards. Accept my sincerest thanks and best wishes for your success. Wittiam M. Durr. NO DANGER OF THE ARGOSY TURNING MUSHY Birmingham, Alabama. This is my second letter to the Log. Noticed my first one was printed. Hope this one is also, for there are a few Arcosy fans I want to see it. My kick is this: There is too much talk about Tue Arcosy not giving enough love stories. Take for example the ‘“‘ Peter the Brazen ” series, ‘‘ The Red Road,’ and “Lord of Lords Jim” series. Also all of Charles A. Seltzer’s Western serials. You will find a neat little love story in each. The old Arcosy has stood up for adventure, romance, and sport for a good many years, and I believe the readers would be mighty disappointed to see COMmicCLMooks (©