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The Newtown bee., 1904-01-08
GREENFIELD HILL.
LEAP YEAR RECEPTION.

by the Greenfield Country club, Friday
evening, was attended by one of the
largest gatherings Of young people
ever seen in the club house. On this
occasion the ladies furnished music
and the gentlemen refreshments, re-
verSin5 the usual O!ucr of things.
nanc!ng was enjoyed until the small
hours Ui the morning. A bOuntifu
supper was served which even the Ia
dic>; could hardly afford to criticise
The affair was voted by all to be a
most pleasant social success.
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WEST CORNWALL.

COOLEST WINTER IN EIGHTEEN YEARS.
This is reported by an old resident
to be the coolest winter seen here in
IS years. At O'Clock this morning
the thermometer was p below zero.
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VILLAGE NOTES.

Mis- George H. Merwin is confined to
the house with severe throat atfec-
ton and DIR Durham is attending her
daily.
Edward r. Hull of New York City
has been the guest of his parents. Mr.
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SOUTH BRITAIN.
WEEK OF PRAYER SERVICES.

The week OF prayer will be opened
by union meetings, Tuesday evening
and "Wednesday evening, and Wed
nesday afternoon in the Congregation
al church, and Thursday and Friday
evenings and Friday afternoon in the
Methodist church.
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A FREE LECTURE.

An Audubon lecture, illustrated by
stereopticon views, will be given on
Tuesday evening, January II, in the
East Center schoolhouse, by Rev J. A.
Refs. The lecture will be free, the
apparatus being furnished by the
state.
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QUAKER'S FARMS,
AT CHRIST CHURCH.

Services at Christ church for the
month of January begin at p. m.
Prizes awarded for best attendance
at Sunday school for the year 1908:
First prize, Prayer Book and Hymnal,
Sadie Ross; second, Mabel Ruth Tom
linsOn.
There is to be an entertainment for
the Sunday school scholars at the
hall, Tuesday evening, January 5.
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l. S. Knapp has sold his team of big
horses to an out Of town party.
Fred Dayton lost one of his horses
and has bought another OF Isaac
Knapp.
Levi Gardner is improving slowly
under the attendance of DR. Watson OF
Danbury.
The thermometer registered zero at
The mail carrier on Route "a was
prevented from going over the whole
Of his route on MondAy on account OF
the snow.
Miss Carrie Crane was married tC
Frank Phelps Of Patterson, N. Y, on
December %.
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tire community in their loss.

DR. Ryder and wife have been out Of
town, visiting their friends, over the
holidays. DR. Smith has taken his
place.
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DEATH OF GEORGE DIBBLE.
PERSONAL CHAT.

George Dibble, another old citizen,
is dead
The Newtown bee., 1904-01-08
Mems Underwear.

Fleece lined Shirts and Drawers
were soc. Sale price 800 EACH.
Heavy MerinO Shirts and Drawers,
were 69c. Sale price 45c each.
Fleece-lined double breasted Shirts.
Sale price 4Sc each.
Natural Wool and Cancels hair
AirtS and Drawers. Sale price CSC
95c, regular soc and 1.25 goods.
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HOW'S THIS.

we ofd One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any ciSefl Catar' b that cannot be cured by
Halls CIarrh Cure
~. J. CHENEY & CO.. Props. Toledo. o.
We tn undersigned. have known F. J. Che
r Tor ihe last Is years. and believe him per
ELY hf'oraole in ali business transactions
fald I'm; E.taily able to carry out any obltga-
vIt 8. "'AS Wholesale Druggists r0'sd|,
!,wALrIta KINNsx & MARVIN, Wholesale
druggists Toledo, O.
Halls falarrh Cure is taken internally. ACT
i-s directl- upon the bio I'd and mucous sur-
fees Of the system. Price .5c per bottle
S;ld ny al. Druggists. Testimonials free.
faFS FAMILY Pills are the best.
Iheimeeting of the Mems club will
be he on the 18th at the Grand Gen.
trai hftei the guests Of G. G. Peck
and J!J. North1op.
The Newtown bee., 1904-01-08

The charter was resuscitated in
Georgetown in 1869 and continuous
meetings have been held from that
date. The officers elected were: Mas
ter, Charles A. jennings; S. w., G. H
Taylor; J. w., A. Bronson; S. d., T.
M. Stocking; j. D., Harry Jennin gs:
treasurer, Aaron Jennings, re-elec ted
for the 34th consecutive time;. secre-
tary, John W. Ferris; S. S., A. &. An.
derSOn.
The Young people of Little Boston
district went on jolly sleigh ride to
Danbury New Years night, and gave
Miss Agness Cuff, daughter of Alder
man Cuff, a surprise. The party were
made very welcome by Mr. Cuff and
family. Dancing, music and recita-
tions kept the party merry until the
small hours of the morning when the
party said good by to their hosts and
left for their homes.
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SHER N AN.

Alice Burch. Elvln Buivu, Carrie
nurgy, kAXel Larson, Eleanor Durgy
and William Tator were not absent
during the month of December from
the Coilrn school.
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OUR NEIGHBOURS
BETHEL.
THE ANDREWS-BAILEY WEDDING.

THE ANDREWS-BAILEY WEDDING.
Miss Endora N, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs Elgin Andrews Of Grand street,
and Harry f. Bailey, son OF Senator
William p. Bailey, were united in mar
rage, Thursday afternoon, December
81. r. S. Pardington of the Methodist
church ot1iciated. The bride was at
tired in beautiful gown Of white peau
de sole, and carried bouquet Of white
carnations. Many handsome and val
liable presents were received by the
young couple.
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UNIVERSITY EXTENSION LECTURES.

The tickets for the University Elk
tension lectures to be given by Cecil
F. Lavell in Masonic hall may be pro-
cured of the members of the commit
tees from the Current Events club and
Eureka lodge. The subjects CT the
lectures are:-''The French Revolu-
tiOn," "Frapce Since Waterloo"
"Prussia and the Unity of Germany, "
'"The Unitication Of Italy" "The
Expansion of Russia" 'Turkey and
the Eastern Question.
The Newtown bee., 1904-01-08
TIE ICE HARVEST.

D. H. Disbrow has filled his new ice
house with first class Pinch Ice from
East Lake. Others will fill their
enough.
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George A. Hawkins of South Nor
walk is home for a weeks vaca tion
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Women's Petticpats.

All specially Cpriced for this sale.
Black Skirts of Mercefized Sateen,
with plated flounce and marrow ruffie,
value 75c. Sale price 500
Skirts made of Grey stripe Mercer
lied Sateen worth 1.5q. Sale Price
$l.19.
Black Skirts with plated flounce and
narrow rutfie, value LA. Sale price
LAB each.
Fine quality Black Mefcerized Sat
cen Skirts, extra size, valte %. Sale
price LIS each.
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Hamburg Edgings.

Great reductions in prices:
5000 yards, always &c to 1Oc yard.
Sale Price &c yard.
1000 yards Hamburg insertions worth
lot, lac. Sale price sc yard.
r..
Oriental Laces, DC, loo, l5c yard.
Just half rtgular prices.
Torchon Laces. regular price Sc, 1Oc,
Sfale Price sc yard.
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NOInen'S Gloves.

,asp Kid GloZes, odd sizes. regular
81. Sale price SOC pair.
E lot of 2-Clasp Pique Gloves,
y stitching. A good glove for
er, were 1.5O. Sale price CSC a
Ees' and Children's Wool Mittens,
manufacturers seconds, retail price
124c, 15c, 19c. Sale price Sc pair.
Ladies' Angora Golf Gloves, regular
price soc, 75c. Sale price SOC pair.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07
Baseball Team at Work.

The few fine days have started
baseball talk, and the local fans are
looking forward to a successful sea
son. The league team is hard at work
every day. getting in shape for active
practice. The grounds are being
smoothed down, and when the season
opens Salem will have a field second
to none in the state. Lewis. Of the
Southern California league, and Suiss,
of Portland, are on the list for catch.
ers, and will be here next week. The
entire team expects to commence to
practice about April 11th, and from
that day on to the opening OF the sea
son every day will see the boys out on
the diamond.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07

Homer Davenport, the great car
toonist, will visit Salem on Monday,
and will speak about "The Power of a
Cartoon" at the NJ e. church. Dav.
export, whose magnificent work as
cartoonist, is known all over America,
is a splendid story teller, and his lee
ture is made up of choice collection
Of storlettes, adventures, anecdotes
and experiences of all kinds. There
Is not a moment during his discourse
that is not full of absorbing interest.
He tells his stories. crayon in hand,
and illustrates them with rapid car
toon drawings. Nothing more concise
has ever been said of him than the re.
mark OF Ex-Governor Bob Taylor:
Davenport is volume of wit and hu.
NOR, and each cartoon tells an elo.
quent story" Although the trend of
his lecture is of a humorous vein.
some of his stories have their pathet
ic side, the story OF the Widowed
LUCK, Ior instance. But Witty or pa.
thetic. they are told as only Daven.
port, with his magnetic personality.
can tell them, and illustrated with
drawings that papers have paid him
fabulous sums to obtain. From a ne'er
do well in the little Western town of
silverton, he has, in a few years,
risen to the pinnacle OF success, and is
sought for at the present moment by
half the newspapers In New York,
Offering the highest salary every paid I
to cartoonist, but before "going into
harness again" Mr.. Davenport intends
touring to the other coast-gettine
fresh ideas and recuperatIng after a
long spell of hard work The tickets
'or his lecture are now on sale.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07
Circuit Court AdIourns.

Department No. of the circuit
court finished the business for the
term, and adjourned at 1 o'clock to
day. The following additional orders
were made:
George Bayne VS.. Emil Graber. mo.
ton OF defendant for leave to file
amended answer overruled, and plain.
tiff's motion for judgment for want of
an answer was sustained, and judg-
ment rendered for $25, and for the
costs and disbursements. Defendants
gave notice of an appeal to the su.
preme court.
Castro VS.. Murray, by consent, the
cause was continued to the next reg.
ular term.
State VS.. Roy ORGY and Otho Ward,
dismissed and bail exonerated, as in.
dictments were found against them.
]. M. Wise VS.. M. and Nancy Put.
nam, default and judgment as to NJ
Putnam.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07
GROWING
STOCK
COMPANY
Margaritta Fisher and People
Bo ked for Boise

John Fischer, father of the noted
young Oregon actress, and manager OF
the Margarita Fischer Dramatic Com.
panN is in the city, visiting his moth.
er. The Fischer company has scored
magnificent success the past season,
ana has recently been thoroughly re.
organized. They have taken on al.
most an entirely new company of sup
port and have dropped their band and
orchestra. AS a result they have been
playing in the larger towns, and doing
better business than ever. Mr..
FISCHER has just closed a contract for
eight weeks engagement in the best
theater at Boise, Idaho, and feels con.
ndent that a great success will be
scored. After that they expect to make
a similar stand at Spokane, and will
follow with a similar line of engage.
ments, The many friends of the fam
lily in this county will be pleased to
learn of the growing career of Miss
FISCHER and her company.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07
FRUIT
GROWERS
MEET
FOR Election of Officers and
Making Contracts for
Boxes

Inc Marion County Fruit Growers
union will meet Saturday, April 9th
al l:SO p. M, at the Office Of H p
Thielsen' Mccormack block, upstairs
This will be the annual meeting TO,
the election of officers, to make con.
tracts for berry crates and boxes and
to hear from cannery men.
The Salem union accomplished q
great deal last year in securing bet.
ter prices for fruit and in extending
the shipping market for Salem fruit
Every member who has fruit to sell
should be in attendance at the satur.
day meeting. Grand results can be
accomplished by cooperation this
year.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07
Vice GROWING Too Bold.

The residents of Ferry street were
witnesses of an encounter between
the women of two lisreputable estab.
lishmnts in that locality Tuesday ev.
ening. Bad blood has existed in the
neighborhood for some time, and the
fracas was the outcome. They will
appear in Judge Judahs court this af,
ternoon to answer to the charge of dis.
orderly conduct. People residing along
West Ferry street are rightfully de.
manding that curb be placed on the
conduct Of these women, as street
brawls are not conducive to the NOR.
ais of the younger generation, who are
compelled to grow to maturity in such
an atmosphere. The feeling is grow
ing that a more rigid police surveil.
ance would force them off the street,
and more effectually.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07
PERSONALS

Attorney c. A. Coggswell, of Port
land, is in the city.
H. Shook and daughter Fay have
returned from a few weeks visit al
Roseburg.
Mr. mad Mrs. R. C. Churchill, of AL
bany, are in the city for a short visit
w. B. Lawler, the mining man, is in
Salem.
Mrs. Nellie H. Lambson, one of the
leading members of the Ladies of the
Maccabees, is in the city on business
connected with the order
Mrs. H. d. Landon has returned
from two weeks spent at Eugene
where Mr.. Landon is running the
Midgely sash and door factory.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07
Race Horse Went lame.

R. c. Kiger's horse pilot" is ex
pected in Corvallis on the first boat
The animal has been since state tins
in Los Angeles under the care OF
Mosher, the well-known trainer. Re
Gently "Pilot" went wrong in the left
fore foot due, it is supposed, to an
effort to lower the heel. The trouble
is believed to be only temporary, but
it has resulted in a determination by
Mr.. Kiger to have "Pilot" make the
season in Corvallis. Mosher gives the
horse high repute, and was anxious to
enter him in about $4,000 worth of
races on the coast the coming season,
Corvallis Times.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07
BROWNELL
In THE
SADDLE
His DeIegatiOnAre All
for Hermann
with Harris as Second Choice
and the Hon. Geo. c.
Third

According to the Oregonian Her
mann-Brownell congressional delega
tion was named by the Republicans OF
CIackamas county in convention yes
terday. In event Hermann fails to be
renominated and Harris cannot get
the nomination, the delegation will
support Brownell practically as a unit.
The following are the congressional
delegates: j. G. Bradley, Henry
Hornschuch, George G. Brownelk B.
Greaves, George w. Prosser, ]. U.
Campbell, w. S. Ryder, w. H. Howell,
James Dickey, G. B. Smith, John
Heurth, Bud Thompson, d. w. Kin
nard, Ernest Rands, T. F. Ryan, Frank
MaGinnis, l.. e. williams, Ed. e. Tay-
lOr
klamath county instructs it's dele
gates for Hermann, and the platform
endorses Hermann and Mitchell.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07
Needs a New Roof.

The city hall is in need Of repairs
and the city council should look int
the condition Of the building before I
reaches a stage of decay, where 1t will
cost a large sum to make the repairs
The roof is said to be in a bad way
and must be attended 10 before an
other winter, or the rains will be
tearing through the many holes and
doing damage to the interior Of the
fine structure. The old saying that "a
stitch in time saves nine" is good doc
trine to follow, and the council, which
is composed of good business men,
will doubtless arrange for the neces-
sary repairs early in the summer
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07

Albany Democrat; No Judge in Or
egon is more beloved by the members
OF the bar than Judge Boise. II is a
pleasure for an attorney to do business
before him. and, Notwithstanding his
age, he is as clear In his decisions as
in his younger days.
Russell Wyatt. one OF the brightest
members OF the bar in this district, is
being introduced as one OF the Re
publican candidates for circuit Judge.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07
Insurance Commissioner Reports.

The auunal report Of the Insurance.
commissioner has been issued and
covers the business of fire, marine.
accident and life insurance in a thor
ough manner, The total number OF
insurance companies authorized to
transact business in the state Is as
follows; Fire, a.; fire and marine,
10; life, 27 life and accident, IL;
plate glass, 8; surety, 3; boiler, 1.
The total account of risks written
during the past year by the fire In
surance companies was $96,531, ,4s4.s4,
an increase of 100000 during ths
year. The gross premiums collected
were $2,245,37266, with Losses at
1914 ,660.29. and premium returned
OF $46s, S34.40. leaving net premiums
Of $6OT704,47. The increase in losses
from 1863 ,14S.77 caused several OF
the companies to have deficiencies,
but not for large amounts. The Hart
ford Life Insurance failed to render
Its annual statement and Commits
sioner Dunbar revoked the license.
Eight compaies have been admitted
to do business in the state during the
year and 13 have Withdrawn.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07
cattIeorowers' Convention.

There will be a convention Of the
cattlegrowers of Oregon held In Port
land, April 16. beginning at 10 a. m.
and continuing in the evening. The
people interested in this great indus.
try are earnestly requested to be
present, as subjects will be discussed
of the greatest Importance to all cat
tlemen. The meeting will be held at
the Auditorium. between Taylor and
Salmon, on Third street.
GRANT MAYS,
3-29w2td1t Secretary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07
Work at state House Lawn.

The state house gardeners are i'm,
proving the lawn surrounding the cap
itol building, and, with the advent of
warm weather, the shrubs and trees
lend an attractive and charming ap-
perance, if properly trained and cared
for. The large block requires a great
deal of attention, and the workmen
are kept busy throughout the year.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07

j. H. Brardley to Emma Wegenrath,
lots and 5, Bradley's addition to
Woodburn, $50.
w. F., Hall to Jacob Ogle, tract of
land in Woodburn, $100.
]. H. Settlemier to School District
No. 1OS, school house site, $4OO.
Sarah Keil and husband to Elias
Keil, acre in / 4 S, W, $500.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07
A compounds has been agreed NJ

A compromise has been agreed up
on between the First National bank,
of Pendleton. and the legal firm OF
Ballsray & McCourt. who represented
the litigants. In the suits recently
brought against the bank to recover
deposits which had been absorbed by
C. b. Wade, before he left for the
tropics.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07
Died at Ashland.

Mrs. Clayton Wentz died at Ashland
Sunday afternoon, after an Illness of
two years from Bright's disease. The
we're taken to Portland for
cremation. Deceased was matron Of
the deaf mute school, in this city, for
three years, and was well-known here.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07
City Gets the Money.

e, Smith paid Judge Judah IS and
costs this morning for the pleasure
Of taking on a quantity Of red liquor
and becoming abusive. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07

Tonka, the usual cheat foI
vanilla. costs one or two cent:
for a certain amount
Schilling's Best vanilla a dol
lar.
One is strong; the other i.
fine. One is rank; the other i
delicate. Nevertheless four.
ffths of vanilla is tonka
The oS cents accounts for it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07

Lake and klamath counties have
chosen solid Herman delegations to
the congressional convention.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07

Albany is happy over the prospects
Of securing the Corvallis & Eastern
carshOps
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-07
COURT
ALLOWS
BILLS
Routine BuSineSSIlTransacted
at the April Term

Inc commissioners court was in
session today, and large number of
current bills were allowed, as fol.
lows:
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-03-11

COASTlNG.

When the mercury goes downward and
& freeze Is in the air
Then I sorter feel longin' fer another
$% country where
There are creeks in icy covers and the
slopes are clad in white
An your breath looks white an smoky and
it's most as light at night
As it is endurin' daytime an the trees stano
i stark an still
An they's red-cheeked. glad-eyed children
f. an they like to slide down hill.
Childish voices. yes. and laughter echo
Z down the years to me
An see 'em all a-standin' underneath the
apple-trce
Where the SHOWS all tromped and level an
each fellers got sled.
An each girl wears coat an mittens an
I appt on her head,
Ar IT. sslope shines smooth below EN- ana
they start. an they are gone!
Each sled with red-cheeked burden an
boy to hold her on.
would like to be up yonder for little
while. would.
Where US fellers used to gather where the
OIL crab-apple stood.
, I would like to set girl on an ter tuck
her wraps in, so.
An ter just jump on behind 'er. give
shove an let 'er go!
Feel the world scoot back behind US clothed
in robes of shining white,
And Just her an me forever flynn laugh
through the night.
~ NJ. Lewis, in Houston Post.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-03-11

ri "fIe, s1iG,," he answered. slowly. Tell
Doris my last thought and wish and
prayer-vere for her" ~ .
Mrs. Benton paled. then flushed and
paled again. After little she rose rest
lessly and crossed the room to an open
window. For long time she stood
there mute, staring out into the rapidly
thickening dark.
Minutes passed, and clock some
where struck seven. Pearson started to
his feet with a little exclamation Of
alarm.
Il really must be going" he explained.
hurriedly, my train for the south leaves
in 40 minutes"
Mrs. Benton turned tear-misted eyes
to his. She opened her lips to speak, but
the words refused to come, and her lips
Quivered suddenly. She held out both
hands to him in the little impulsive way
that belonged to her.
Pearson held himself in check by .
powerful effort. His hands closed over
hers with q restrained pressure.
"Good-by," she said brokenly. you
are more noble than can tell you-more
than you will ever know" She paused
and turned away for second. When she
had controlled herself, she looked up
again into his eyes that searched hers
so earnestly. Il had not meant to tell
you, Jack" she went on, TREMENDOUSLY.
but something that cannot resist, i'm
pels me to do SO. know-all and q
good deal besides thatyou never dreamed
of. Hs: is dead now, and hereafter, my
lips must be sealed against him. But
this much you must know. He did you
the greatest injustice one man may do
another He lied-to steal me from you,
and l, like credulous fool, fell into the
trap. You have lied-but to save him
from dishonor in my eyes, and to save ne
from shame and sorrow. Thank you,
Jack, and-good-by again." A culver
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-03-11

ran through her and she turned from him
suddenly, breaking into storm OF sobs.
Pearson hesitated second; a strange,
glad light pushed its way through the
cloud in his eyes. He moved over to
where she stood, and for moment, him.
self stood looking down at her bowed
head.
After bit, she glanced up abruptly.
brushing back the hair from her face
with a little nervous gesture. Some
thing unmistaka ble-something that he
had seen in her eyes hundred times
before in the years that were past
trembled vaguely through their
Swallowed blue. He held out his arms.
''And you never really"
flush, dear He is dead now, and
after all-he was my husband"
His arms closed about her.
I'm afraid" remarked Lieut.. Pearson
after a while, that am going to miss
my train'' He laughed.
Doris Benton lifted her be ad for brief
second. And does it matter so very
much?" she asked.
IF you can be ready to go with me to-
>morrow-no," he said.