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Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28
The Soft Answer.

At dinner in Bar Harbor Boston
woman praised the wit of the late Ed
ward Everett Hale.
walking on the outskirts Of Boston
one day." she said, "he and inadvert-
emily entered field that had a No
Trespassing sign nailed to a tree.
"Soon a farmer appeared.
Trespassers in this field are prose
euted,' he said in grim tone.
''Dr. Hale smiled blandly.
"'But we are not trespassers, my
good man. he said. Z
"'What are you them? asked the
amazed farmer.
"'We're Unitarians.' said DR.. Hale"
Washington Star.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28
To Breaking One Neck, 81.

The lineup" man was facetious
soul The woman for whom he was
putting up a pulley clothes-line was
exacting. She ordered 1t put in a GER
tain place, which 1t was almost impos-
sible for him to reach. He hesitated.
IF l have to put 1t there, lady" he
said, I'm break my neck" Still she
did not relent. "All right, lady," he
consented. with a cheerful grin, "but
it'll cost yer 81 extry II break my
neck"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory II the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness. It is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric is
hidden behind q paste OF varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality Of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as 1t can be applied
much more thinly because Of its great
er strength than other makes.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28
New oeyser In Yellowstone Park.


For few days past there have been
indications OF an eruption OF some
kind near the Fountain hotel in Yel-
lowstone park, says dispatch from
Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyo. Now a
new and magnificent geyser has bro
ken out in full force about 100 feet
north of the regular Fountain geyser
near Fountain hotel This new geyser,
which does not appear to affect any of
the others in that vicinity. played to a
height OF $50 to 200 feet, throwing OF
immense quantities of hot water, mud
and steam. The new geyser does not
play regularly as does Old Faithful,
but at short intervals, the eruptions
occurring Ave or six hours apart, and
lasting about one hour.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

Rougn on Rats, unbeatable exterminator
Rough on Hen Lice. Nest Powder, 25c.
Rough on Bedbugs. Powder or Liq'd, Csc.
Rough on Fleas. Powder or Liquid. 24c.
Rough on Reaches. Pow'd. 15c. ..Liq'd, ,25c.
Rough on Moth and Ants, Powder, 25c.
Rough on skeeters, agreeable touse. 25c
e. S. Wells. Chemist. Jersey City, N. j.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28
Importance Of Proper Breathing.

Improper breathing is a frequent
cause of consumption. A large ma
1ority Of people are too lazy or too
ignorant to breathe deep, and hence
the lungs are developed only to part
of their capacity and thus afford fer
tile field for the growth Of the tuber-
culosis germ.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

anda severe female
weakness. T h o
doctor saidI would
have to go to the
hospital for an
operation, but /
could not bear to
think of It. / de-
cided to try Lydia
E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
andSanative Wash
and was entirely
ot,rad oftar fhraa
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28
An italian nobleman's represent

An Italian nobleman's representa-
tiyes have sent to make inquiries con-
cerning the social. moral and finan.
cial standing OF San Francisco heir
ess, whom he desires to marry. In
ternational matches might come to an.
untimely end II the heiresses in this
country took the same precaution.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

Portsmouth. w. Va. is Offering a
silver medal for every child born
therein. This may sound comical. but
1t has a serious aspect, for Ports
mouth. Va. is an ultra-American city,
and depends on American blood. and
not on immigration for its prosperity.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28
Expensive Silence.

Little four-year-old Alice was lying
on the floor whining and crying stead
lily one afternoon, until, her fathers
patience exhausted, he called out to
her: "Oh, stop. Alice. and I'll give
you a penny"
Alice stopped only long enough to
answer: Il can't stop for less thar a
nickel! Boohoo Boohool"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28
How She Knew.

The cartoonist's wife was talking to
a friend.
Il Just know Fred didn't want to
work at the office last night" she
said.
"Why. how do you know" was
asked.
Because in his sleep he said: Well,
III stay. but don't want to draw ~
Lippincott's Magazine.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28
A one.Part MeIodrama.

But you can't have big scene
with only one person in IT,"
Sure l can," said the star. After
a struggle with myself throw myself
over the bridge" e."-Louisville Courier
Journal ~. s.. ttf
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

By the time civilization Is a few
thousand years older perhaps some
method will be discovered to control
the hurricane hatchery in the Gulf Of
Mexico.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

The angels are always waiting to
open the windows of heaven over the
head of the man who will bring the
last 1.-THE into the storehouse.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

What can harm us II we are true
to ourselves and to what we think is
right ht?-Black.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28
FOR DEAR TEACHER.

You're dear. sweet little boy to
take flowers to your teacher!"
"Yes'm. An / sprinkled lots of
pepper on 'em, SO she'll sneeze real
hard when she smells 'eml"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

In case of pain on the lungs Hamlins
Wizard Oil acts like mustard plaster,
except that it is more effective and is 20
much nicer and cleaner to use.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

Clear white clothes are a sign that the
housekeeper uses Red Cross Ball Blue.
Large 2 OF. package, 8 cents.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

The secret of success in life is for a
man to be ready for his opportunity
when IL comes.-Disraeli.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

Live up to the Bible you know. and
your Bible will grow.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

In after years a man wishes he was
half as smart as he used to think ne
was.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28
ANOTHER
WOMAN
CURED
ByLydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Gardiner, Maine.--"I have been q
great sufferer from organic troubles
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

To the good the world is very good !;
TO the bad 1t is bad.-Smiles.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

no YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLows
II so, use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t will make
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

1t is daily life that tests us-the
manner of men we are.-Max Muller.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

The wickedness of other men we
have always in our eye, but we cast
our own over our houlder.-Seneca.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

Money talks. but it often fails t
tell the truth. t.sE IA {.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28
Didn't STAY There.

Father-Didn't tell you would
whip you II caught you in the water
agaiR?'
Son-Yes, sir. and that's the reason
hurried out when saw you coming.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
Tor children teething softens she gurus, reduces IN
nammation, allays pain, cures wind colio ecabotte
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

PERRY DAVIS PAINKILLER
costs only 2bc Abc b0c bottle but contains many
dollars worth OF virtue IN curing colds rheumatism
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

nDnnCN NEW DISCOVERY, gives
EuVE quick relief and curesworst cnaeg.
Book Of testi monlals and 10 days treatment fRkM,
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

P s; & s & % wiz ne r. g s % E;ss" 's $
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-28

w. N. u, Oklahoma City, No. 1880
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-05-07

Deputy Sheriff Peeler, of Union City
was here on official business lastweek
Mrs. Bette Walker, of State Line
visited at the home of J. S. Bell last
week.
Mr. Joe Green, who has been danger
ously ill with pneumonia, is reported
improving.
Mr., Jas. Jones and family have re-
turned to their home near Ridgely after
visiting relatives here.
Misses Maude and Effie Bryant and
Messrs. Albert Newell and Jethro Owen
visited relatives near Polk Sunday.
Misses Dora Howard and Zula Cald-
well, of Crescent, visited at the home of
their grandmother, Mrs. Oracle Cald-
well, the first of the week.
Children's Day and Decoration Day
will be observed at Antioch on the third
Saturday in May There will be dinner
On the ground for those who come and
BRING it. VIOLET.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-05-07
Death Of MRS. sallie stone

AT her home in the vicinity of Pleas
ant Valley east Of Union City occurred
early last Monday morning, May 4
1909, the death Of Mrs. Sallie Stone.
mother Of I. W, S. H., E. NJ, G. s..
and S. NJ. Stone, at the age of 70 years.
5 months and days.
Mrs. Stone was born in Sumner Coun-
ty, Tenn, and there united in marriage
to Stephen Mckenzie Stone. Many
years ago, probably near forty, they
moved to Obion County, and here the
family grew and thriyed in the esteem
and good will of all the community.
She was one of those good mothers,
great in mental endowment and abound
ing in good deeds and kindness. Her
home was the abiding place OF gener
osity and hospitality and many thanlz-
full hearts have been its benefciaries.
Mrs. Stone had not been well for sey-
eral months. Last winter she was in
bed for some time, and again recently
she was stricken with pneumonia, re-
sulting in paralysis last Friday and her
demise at 3 O'Clock Monday morning.
The death of Stephen Stone took place
about twenty years ago. Mrs. Stone
leaves two sisters, one-Mrs. Young-a
resident of California, and the other
Mrs Moore-who resides at Gallatin.
Mrs. Stone was a member of the
Methodist Church, strong in her Chris
tian faith and devotions. The blessings
Of a good mother are left to family of
stalwart, manly sons and their loved
ones-a tender, haIlowed memory.
Services were held by Revs. Sellers
md Whitnell and the remains we're in
erred at the City Cemetery.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-05-07
OAK GROVE.

Mr.. Arch Barham has been sick will
chills, but is out again.
Miss Ruth Talley closed a very sue.
cessful spring school last week.
Miss Mary Kelley, OF near Fulton, is
visiting at the home of G. B. Hale.
Mr.. Dixie Corum spent Monday even
ing with his sister, Mrs, H. P. Nay
lor.
Mr.. G. S. Tailey attended the Sheep
Growers Association in Nashville last
week
Mrs. Ella Steele and children, of
Brentwood, Tex, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Brevard
Miss Matte Corum, who is attending
school at Martin, spent from Saturday
till Monday with homefolks.
Mr. w. r. Jones, wife and daughter,
Katherine, Of Murphysboro, ILL.,, are
visiting friends and relatives here.
Misses Jodie Winston, Mary Kelley
and Perry Browder, of near Fulton,
spent Sunday with Miss Ruth Talley.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. R. Jones and Miss
Ethel Henderson went to Nashville last
Thursday to attend the graduating ex-
ercises of Universityo of Nashville.
Among the number of veterans from
this community who attended the I'M
yelling of the Sam Davis monument
at Nashville last week were Messrs. A.
L. Brevard, W. B. stoyall and NJ. P.
McMurry. X.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-05-07

invitation to attend the unwilling of hi
monument at Nashville in BODY The
Doth ult.
Mrs Chas. Burchard read an old let.
ter written in 1898 by Mrs. Green while
in Pennsylvania, written to the Obion
Democrat, with description of visit
to the battlefield of Gettysburg. Mrs
Green showed her guests fragments of
shells, buttons from the uniforms worn
and a number of bullets which she found
in going over this great battlefield.
One new member was voted on and
received into membership, Mrs. James
McAlister. Arrangements were perfect
ed in regard to attending the approach
ing convention at jackson this month.
Mrs. Green was assisted in entertaining
by Mrs. S. A. Rodgers, who served
delicious fruit drink to the guests upon
their arrival. Several musical numbers
were beautifully rendered by Mrs. w. I
.. Morris. A color scheme of red and |
white, the Chapters colorS, was used
throughout the home. Block cream in
'ink and white and angel food cake
we're daintily served by little Misses Por-
la Rodgers and Willo Green.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-05-07
NoRTHsIDE.

Our citizens are boasting of fin
health.
The freeze last Saturday night played
havoc with the early vegetables.
DR.. Sam Cary, of Cairo, visited the
family of R. P. Whitesell Friday.
Mrs. Martha Carter, of Fulton, is Wis
iting her son in the city this week.
DR.. E. M. Long, wife and sister, Mary
Olive, visited Dr. Longs mother Sun
day.
Glad to report Mrs. Sallie ellis (nee
Scott conyalescing after a severe indis-
position.
Communications of recent date state
that Mrs l. P. Thompson (nee Ina
Long, with her little daughter, Louise,
will visit Union City June 1.
LADY READER.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-05-07
First Christian Church.

is the Soul Immortal?" will be
the theme for the sermon at the First
Christian Church Sunday night at Z. AS
O'Clock. There will be no preaching
service Sunday morning as the minis
ter, ]. j. Castleberry, will be in Hum
boldt, where he is to deliver the bacca-
laureate sermon for the public school
morning. He will return, how
ever, and fill his pulpit here Sunday
night. The public is cordially invited
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-05-07
{. Died..

frankie Hampton Bennett, born Tues
day, February 81, 1894, aged Is years.
2 months and Z days, died Tuesday, Nav
5, 1909. His last prayer was for God
to have mercy on his soul and take him
home to rest. He leaves mother, sis
ter and brother to grieve for him. Rev.
Sellers conducted services at the resi-
dence. He was buried with his other
loved ones who have gone on before
him in the Hampton Hill graveyard.
fifteen miles from Nashville. %**
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-05-07
Death of Rev. 10 McLeskey.

Announcement was made yesterday
morning of the death of Rev. 10 Nc
Leskey at Fulton, the patriarch and be-
loved minister and one of the founders
of Cumberland Presbyterianism in West
Tennessee. The Church mourns the
passing of man whose name is i'm
mortalized in the annals of it's history.
The remains were shipped to Dyer for
interment, and suitable notice of his
life will soon appear.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-05-07
FREMONT.

Mrs. Arch Adams, who has been very
sick, is convalescent.
Quite lot of wool is being marketed
from this end of the district.
Several from here attended church at
Bethel last Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harye looms attend
ed church at Ebenezer Sunday.
Misses Mary and Rena vinson were
shopping in Union City Tuesday.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-05-07
The Daughters.

Mrs. R. Green was hostess of a pleas
ant meeting of the John B. Gordon
Chapter, U. D. c., Friday afternoon.
The topic was chiefly of Sam Davis. A
recital of his character, life and martyr
dom was given by Mrs. P. Y. White
and Miss Lucille George. The chapter
regretted not being able to accept the
State President, Mrs. NJ B. Pitchers,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-05-07
Buster BROWN

The real live Buster Brown and his
dog, Tige, are in town, and appeared in
matinee at the opera house yesterday
afternoon, under the auspices of w. G..
Clagett Co., the store which advertises
Buster Brown Blue Ribbon Shoes
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-05-07
Strong Endorsement.

At a meeting of all the members of
the bar of Obion County, Tenn, held
at Union City on the 9th day of May,
1909 it was unanimously resolved that,
Whereas, We have been informed
that Judge Felix w. Moore of said
county, now one Of the Junges Of the
Court of Civil Appeals will be a candi-
date for election as one of the Judges
Of said Court of Civil Appeals at the
August election, 1910, subject to the
action of the Democratic party, the
members of the bar of Obion County,
the county of his residence, unanimous
ly and earnestly and cordially COM
mend Judge Moore to the bar and the
people Of Tennessee as a gentleman and
a lawyer who is thoroughly and pre-
eminently qualified to fill said position
and to perform the duties of the posi-
ton i'll a satisfactory manner. Judge
! Moore is Il gentleman OF high charac-
ter and lawyer of great learning and
ability and ripe experience, having de-
voted himself assiduously to the prac-
tice of his profession in all the courts
since his youth. Judge Moore has long
been recognized by the bar and the peo-
pie as one of the ablest lawyers in West
Tennessee; a lawyer of judicial tenn
permanent and possessing in pre-emi-
nent degree the ability, the learning
and the experience which fit him for
the position on the bench.
Confident that his selection would be
for the welfare Of the State and prove
highly satisfactory to the people and
The profession, and without dsparage-
nent to the qualifications of other emf
lent lawyers who may be candidates,
We desire to testify to the worth and
lbility of Judge Moore, and to earnestly
ommend him to the Democracy of the
tate, and especially to the profession
t the State, as fully and in every way
rorthy of their confidence and support
IL the position which he aspires to.
ALEX. n. MOORE,
RICE A. PIERCE,
GEO. R. KENNEY,
A. j. HARPoLE,
]. B. WADDELL,
0. SPRADLIN,
THos. 0. MORRIS,
w. H. SwIGGART,
ROBERT BELL,
J. L. Fry,
r. P. WHITEsELL,
CHAs. H. COBB,
A. ]. LAWSON,
A. D. KELLER,
F. ]. SMITH,
w. NJ. MILES,
w. E. HUDGINs,
J. L. MosIER,
J. w, BURNEY,
j. A. WHIPPLE,
D. ]. CALDWELL,
S. WADDELL,
J. F. CARPENTER,
w. w. COCHRAN,
G. N. LANNoM,
E. ]. GREEN,
H. G. SrANFIELD.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-05-07
Commencement.

The 0bion College commencement at
Troy takes place on May IS, 10, 20 and
21, including program of music by the
teacher, Miss Bright.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-05-07
RIvEs NEWS.


The Misses Guy visited Miss Alic,
Dickey Tuesday
Seth Ovens has returned from pleas
ant sojouri in Jackson.
Mrs. Err Ast Byrd is suffering q reIaps,
OF infiamn Dry rheumatism.
Mrs. WJ Bradley was recent guess
Tor the day Of Mrs. J. S. Bean.
May Caudle, daughter Of Mr.. Dee
caudle, is reported still very i'll
Mrs. James McLeskey was a recent
guest Of relatives at Cedar Corner.
Miss Christine clintoni Obion, is 4
guest Of Mrs Overcast, HI Of town.
Mrs. Will Clinkle, Of on City, Wis
tied Mrs. 81 Pruett satufey and Sun
day
Mrs. Ed Kirkland, of Union City,
visited relatives on Caldwell avenue last
Friday.
Miss Flora Agnew has returned from
a several days visit to relatives beyond
Antioch.
Miss Annie Latimer, of Obion, guest
OF Mrs. Oscar Clemmons, returned home
Monday.
Mrs. Lilly Burton and children, Of
Nashville, are guests of T.. Wright and
other relatives.
Miss Eva Pyles came in Friday from
Jackson to attend the Teachers Associ-
alton Saturday.
Miss Aletha Bonner visited in Union
City Friday and Saturday and reports
The Deestrick Skule" perfection.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Agnew spent the
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Berry Joyner,
near Beech, last Sabbath.
w. j. Fuqua, en- route from Hender-
son to Humphreys County, made stop
over here the middle of the week.
Rev. E. 2. Lindsey's sermon Sunday
morning on the Temptations OF job
was very instructive and full of sugges-
ton for the older population in that ex-
ample is better than precept.
Prof. Mute suggestion that the teach
ers spend less on their clothing and more
on brain expansion, such as good litera-
ture, travels, etc., was very timely. |
Vanity of vanities, all is vanity. !"
Thelevils of this day; are they not legion?
Mrs Clinton Callicott had the misfor-
tune to be painfully yet mysteriously
crippled for few hours Saturday after
noon. In crossing one of our byways
she had to pass very care-worn team
IN fact the mules seemed to be mapping.
Mrs. Callicott said she felt frightened at II
the possibility of Mauds " heels and III
fastened by and, to her CONSERVATION, ii
though the mules never batted an eve II
nor moved in any way, she was so Grip
pied that her shopping tour was this side
Of pleasure.
Some forty odd teachers attended the ii
meet" Saturday. Though their visit
was one Of short duration, from the
several able talks on primary and sec
ondary work, etc, we derived many III
ideas of interest. If patrons of schools
would take more interest in the teach
ers' ups and downs we venture to say II
that only a few years would eradicate II
the ready criticism :" so frequently Hi
heard in home circles, and then all the iii
eachers downs would easily become II
ups" ANNA MARIA.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-05-07

SEED BEANS. a limited stock If
Mammoth Yellow Solo Beans for sale.
--Dahnke-Walker Milling Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-05-07
Take Notice.

To all whom it may concern: From
and after this day l will not be respon-
sible for bills or debts incurred by Mrs.
Emily Nancy. This April 5, 1909.
r. H. NANNEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10

usual. happened to come across the street Just then
God bless YOU my poor mani he said kindly at
the time dropping big bright silver dollar into
klemm's hat.
Betty Inslegh, who the whole thing from her
carriage, says that klemm sputtered and shook his
fist and carried dreadfully. But Tommy says
that the poor old dutfer really couldn't have been
dollar.
HOWEVER, neither these nor the more of
IL other incidents illustrating Tommys splendid
charitabeness and hatred of sham We're known to
Tony. And even if they had been she would prob
ably have hesitated to advance them to her mother
as arguments in Tommy favor She is not the sort
of woman that would understand.
Why, wasn't it only few days before that Tony's
mother had referred to that amusing incident at the
dinner table example of Tommys dreadful
absent mindednesS? Tommy, you See abb
sorbed in what Tony's father saying that he
elected to take the fngerbow from his plate before
helping himself to ice cream. The splash, however
didn't for second distract his attention from the
conversation, and he set the ngerbowl aside just
if nothing had happened and helped himself again
though he had to have that removed and help him
self third time he didn't miss word of what
Tony's father say ing.
Tony simply couldn't make her mother see that
instead of absent mndedness. this incident really
showed the deepest kind of concentration on Tom
my's part that it really perfectly wonderful
that anyone could give such undivided attention to
what papa had been talking about.
TONY'S mother Tony S father before Tony
did. He agreed with everything she said, under
the impression that it she who agreeing with
everything he said His in law, he firmly an
nounced must be man who, when the time came,