HY WE DIDN'T DARE DIVORCE - MaSHS idio's Greatest Christmas Story CANDLE IN THE FOREST By TEMPLE BAILEY (Hon Scoop! Read Radio's Big Sister— A Thrilling Novel of Modern Love — Even your best friend won H tell you T^DNA was simply crushed by -—' Charlie's curt note barren of explanation. True, she and Charlie frequently had "lovers' spats" but these were not enough to warrant breaking their engagement. Dis- heartened and puzzled, she sought Louise, her best friend. Perhaps she'd offer some explanation. Louise could, too; could have re- lated in a flash what the trouble was . but she didn't; the subject is so delicate that even your best friend won't tell you. HOW'S YOUR BREATH TODAY? You may be guilty of halitosis (bad breath) this very moment and yet be unaware of it. That's the insidious thing about this offensive condition; you yourself never know when you have it, but others do and snub you unmercifully. Don't run the risk of offending others needlessly. 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