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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
SHOT BY OYSTER PATROL
w. L. Raab, of Washington, Wounded
on Potomac River Fishing Trip.

Unless blood poisoning develops the
physicians at Providence Hospital,
Washington, say w. +. Raab, suffer
ing from wounds inflicted by the shoot
ing from Virginia oyster patrol boat on
the Potomac river off Colonial Beach
Wednesday, will recover.
Mr.. Raab was injured while fishing
with friends in saiboat. Half a mile
below them was a feet of oyster boats.
among them several dredges violating
the law Suddenly the James River.
one Of the Virginia oyster patrol boats.
on the lookout for dredgers, made for
the fleet, firing at the dredgers.
One shot went wide of its mark, and
passing over the dredger, reached the
salboat. striking Raab in hls back just
below the waist line, lodging in the
calf Of his leg.
When the bullet struck Mr. Raab he
fell. His friends in the boat were
astonished to find that he had been shot,
AS they did not hear the report of the
gun 10y reason Of the wind blowing from
them in the direction Of the boat firing
the shot. Mr.. Raab was taken ashore
and given medical attention and brought
to Washington.
Capt O. w. Hudson was in command
Of the Virginia boat. lie admitted that
the shot that struck Mr. Raab was fired
from his boat at the oyster dredgers
violating the Virginia laws. and while
the position Of the sailboat occupied by
MIR. Raab and his friends was noticed,
it was thought that 1t was out Of range.
Washington Post.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
CARTE WILLARD

The wedding Of Miss BERTHE
Willard. daughter of Mrs. Alvin viii
lard. OF Spotsylvania, to MIR. Louis
Carter. manager Of "Whig Hill'
farm. took place al the home Of
the bride near Spotsylyania G.. ii.
on Monday The bride wore soft
silk and carried a shower bouquet
OF white asters and maiden hair
forms. Misses Mary and Jessie VIII
lard. sisters OF the bride. were the
only attendants They wore pale
yellow silk and carried bouquets Of
Golden rod
Rev Mr. Johnson, OF the VI. +.
church. performed the ceremony.
After the wedding Mrs Willard.
he brides mother. gave an inform
Al reception in honor OF the young
'ouple The house and porch were
decorated with flowers and ferns
md lighted with many candles
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
BOWLING GREEN LETTER

Bowling Green. Va, Sept. 18th, 1910.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Martin enter
tanned number Of their friends at an
all day picnic Tuesday. The occasion
was in honor of her sister. Mrs. Harry
Smith. of West Virginia. All the guests
went in large two horse wagon TO the
river and fishing and other sports were
INDUCED in. A bOuntiful repast was
served and delightful day spent by
all. Those present were Mesdames l..
Z. Martin, Harry Smith. w. w. Green,
r. A. Coghill, Misses Blanche Coghill,
Caroline Brosddus, Lucy and Annie
Voolfolk and Alice Richards, Mr.. Athol
Collins, Master L. Z. and little Miss
Gwendolyn Martin.
Miss Margaret Webb is spending this
week with relatives in Richmond.
Miss Leila Lacy returned Monday to
her home in Richmond, after visit TO
Miss Miriam Coghill. She was accom-
panied by Miss Coghill. who will spend
some time in Richmond.
Mrs. r. 0. Peatross has returned to
Norfolk, after visit to her daughters,
Mesdames r. A. Coghill and r. G..
Moncure.
Miss Alice Lyell is sick with fever at
her home at Milford.
Mrs. Lizzie Daniel left Tuesday for
her home in Richmond, after a visit to
her sister, Mrs. j. L. White.
Rev. Mr.. Bremner, Of Taylorsville,
and Rev. c. K. Cruikshank exchanged
pulpits Sunday morning. Mr.. Brem-
ner preaching in Calvary and Mr.
Cruikshank at Taylorsville.
Mr.. Sam Lacy has returned to Rich
mond, after visiting Mr.. and Mrs. K.
A. Coghill.
Miss E. Irene Lambert, who has been
visiting friends here. left Monday for
her home in Greensboro, Alabama.
- Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Ennis, who have
been abroad for two months. are ex-
pected home this week.
Mrs. Alfred and little son, of Balti-
more, are spending this week at the
home of Mrs. j. S. Davis.
Mr.. Brandford Leftwich, of Rich
mond. is a guest of his sister, Mrs. W.
G. Coghill.
Mrs. T. B. Gill spent a portion of
this week with relatives in Stafford.
Miss Pattie Parish, Of Washington,
is a guest of Mrs. E. r. Coghill and
family.
Mrs. r. T. Glassell, who has been
sick for two weeks, is improved.
Mrs. W. o. Smith. of Louisa, is
guest Of her mother, Mrs. c. R. Ennis.
Mr.. Harry Smith, who has been
spending few days with his wife at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Mar
tin, left Sunday for his home in West
Virginia X. Y. Z.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
KING GEORGE ITEMS

King George CHI. Va, Sept. ~
A large crowd of King Georgians
attended the fair at Fredericksburg
and report a fine time and the fin
est fair the Burg has ever had.
Miss Rosa Ninde. of Colonial
Beach, has gone to visit relatives in
Fredericksburg and Richmond.
DR.. A. Barnes Hooe, of Washing
ton. came over in an auto with a
party Of friends to attend the fair.
Mrs. Writ Washington is visit
ing Mrs. Boggs at mt. Ida.
Miss Scott and friend, of Sewick-
ley. Pa, are visiting her sister. Mrs.
John Boggs. at Cottage Green,
The many friends of Mr. Rice
Hooe gave him a hearty welcome at
the fair
The public schools OF the county
will begin Monday. October 3.
Miss Bell. of Norfolk. and Mrs.
Croxton, of Essex. are visiting Mrs.
Tayloe at the Hop Yard.
Mrs. James Boggs is visiting rel
atives In Washington and Maryland.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
GOODIES AND WEIGH NOTES
GoodIoe's. Va. Sept. 20.


The regular services at Bethany
church were held in the morning
and the rite OF baptism administer
ed to eight or ten candidates on
Sunday afternoon by Rev. Decatur
Edwards A large crowd witness
cd the impressive ceremony at the
river near Coleman's Mill.
Mrs. Fannie Dew, who has been
visiting her son, Or. II. Dew. re-
turned to Pcuola Monday
Miss Ida Byrd Coleman. who re-
turned from Mineral Tuesday and
accompanied her mother and aunt
on Wednesday to Washington. re-
turned from that city Saturday
Miss Boleyn Holland. who has
been guest of Miss Eleanor Sea
man. left for her home In Louisa
county Wednesday.
Miss {. S Williams. OF near
Welch's. will have charge of her
school at Cedar Fork.
Mr.. Ellis Baker. of boswell. vas
ihc weekend guest Of his parents
near GOodlOe's
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Waller, Jr.
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. l..
Chewing. Of partlows. sunday.
Mr.. +. w Coleman was the guest
oi his mother Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
LETTER FROM leAvELL'S
Leavell's, Va. Sept. "a.

Leavell's, Va. Sept. "a
Mrs. Lille Ennis. of Colonial
Beach. made a flying trip TO visit
her uncle, ]. II. Pendleton. of Spot
sylvania county. on Sept. %.
Rev. Thomas Thomas will conduct
a-seFiess -of-reSival services at
Leayell's Chapel. commencing the
second Sunday night in October
The farmers of this section are
busy cutting corn and saving fod-
der. Little blowing has been done
as the land is hard. cansed by dry
weather. Farmers will be back
ward In seeding grain.
Fredericksburg does not appear
so far off to us now as it did few
months ago. The improvement on
the road makes the distance APP
pear shorter, as we can make the
trip quicker.
We rejoice with you at the re-
suit Of the local option election.
We would be glad if our wealthy
citizens who have obtained automo-
biles would make special roads to
run them on, for they are a great
annoyance to those of us who have
horses which are afraid of them.
and some of US are not so able to
manage scared horses now as we
could do some years ago
The health of our people seems
TO be good, for which we feel very
thankful.
An Old Citizen
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
WITNESSES UPHOLD MAYNARD
Cast p Ballots FOR Him in Precinct
That Returned Only 10.

The committee investigating the
Second district Democratic primary
Wednesday began the taking OF
testimony in substantiatiOn and re
futation of the counter charges of
fraud by Young and Maynard Fifty
three witnesses were examined.
II &. Smith testified that upon
going up TO vote for Maynard AT the
courthouse precinct in Norfolk
which returned 599 for Young and
~ for Maynard. hc found all of
the judges absent from the voting
booth. and that J. f. Prince. an out
slider. was in charge OF the voting
Twenty-Five others said they cast
their votes for Maynard in the same
precinct. when q total of only ~
was returned for their man
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
/ In the clerks Office Of the circuit
~ court of the county of Caroline, on
the 2Sth day Of September, 1919. John
W. Airport, plaintiff, vs.. Butler
Crenshaw, defendant. 10 chancery.
The object Of the above-styled
suit is for the plaintiff. j. w.
Allpoort, to recover Of the defend
ant. Butler Crenshaw, a debt due
by the said defendant to the said plain
tiff for the sum Of $500, with inter-
est on S240O, part thereof, from the
25th day of June, 1908, till paid, and
on S24.00, the balance or other part
thereof, from the 25th day of January,
1909, till paid, as evidenced by the two
promissory notes Of the said defendant
bearing date on the 25th day of January,
1908. each for the sum Of S24.00. pay
able six and twelve months from date,
respectively, to said j. w. Airport
and signed by the said Butler Crcn-
shaw and with waiver of homestead
exemption, and for that purpose to at
tach the estate of the said Butler Cren-
shaw, in Caroline county, Va; and an
dIIlQdNll ndNiUR Decu Hlduc anu hitN
that the defendant Butler Crenshaw, is
not resident Of the State of Virginia,
and an attachment having been issued
and returned executed against the said
it is ordered that the de-
PENDANT do appear here within fifteen
days after due publication hereof and
do what may be necessary to protect his
interest in this suit; and it is further
ordered that a copy hereof be published
once a week for four successive weeks
in The Free Lance, newspaper pub
lished in the city of Fredericksburg,
Va, and that a copy be posted at the
front door of the court house of this
on or before the next succeed
ing rule day from the date hereof.
Teste: E. R. Coghill, Clerk.
By T. c. Valentine,
Deputy Clerk.
A copy-Teste.
T. G. Valentine,
Deputy Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
ESSEX REPUBLICANS REORGANIze

The Republicans of Essex have
reorganszed by electing r. b. Rou-
zie chairman of the county commit
tee. and the following other men,
bers OF county committee: John
n. Roster. Tappahannock; w. NJ.
Daggins, Enterprise; H. S. Route,
Loretto; S. II. Tribe. Howerton;
Aubrey Jones. Center Cross.
The mass-meeting endorsed the
administration of President Taft
and Chairman c. b. Slemp.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
ieadQuarters For
Building Materials.

keep all kinds of North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed and un-
dressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash, Doors,
and Blinds, Lime, Cement, Calcine
Plaster, Plastering Hair, Building and
Paving Brick, Tin and Iron Roofing,
Cut and Wire Nails, all kinds Ready
Mixed Paints and Dry Paint, Linseed
Oil, Turpentine, Dryer Varnish and
Lewis's White Lead, Paint Brushes Of
all kinds, Window Glass and Putty,
Builders Hardware of all kinds, Tar
Roofing, Sheathing Paper and Fire
Brick.
Keep large stock Of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. Z. d. Cole.
Agent for sale Of bricks of Fred
ericksburg Brick Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
ROCK BENNINGTON

Mr. and Mrs. J. G.. Brewington
OF lrvington. have issued cards for
the marriage OF their daughter, Miss
Lille De Berry Brewington. 10 Mr..
Howard O. Rock. cashier OF Lam
caster National Bank at Irvington.
The ceremony will take place at
;he Methodist church at Iryington
Wednesday. October 18th. al 3. p.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
INCREASED ASSESSMENT FOR ESSEX

The assessment of lands in Es-
sex by G.. r. Scott. assessor, and
his assistant, r. l.. Pendleton, shows
a total assessment of land and build
ings of S1,267,131;while for 1909
the total assessment was 1911 ,231.
The gain is S295.900. an increase
of 30.4 per cent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
NINTH DISTRICT INSURGENTS
NAME CANDIDATE

Regulating John NJ. Parsons, Re
publican nominee for congress in
Fifth district, the representatives OF
four counties out of the six in the
Fifth district at Martinsville Thurs
ay nominated j. b. Anglin of
~ place for congress. A COM
Se lnsurgent Republican platform
as adopted.
The Insurgents intend to make
hot for Parsons, and evidently
- not concerned over the posi-
of their action making sure
e<election of Saunders. the Dem
ocratic nominee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
BALLOON ASCthSI0NS

There were two good ascensions Of
the balloon Thursday at the fair. One
at2:30, the balloonist coming down in
the parachute. landing in the race track
Just below the grand stand. He landed
on his feet lightly. The second ascen-
sion was also good. The balloonist
came down just outside the fair grounds
on the Guest property.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
AUTO PARTY HERE

Mr.. John Hayes. of Carlisle. Pa,
and party, including two ladies, ar
rived here Thursday in a handsome
steamer automobile. They visited
the fair and later left for Richmond
The machine is very handsome one
and attracted much attention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
DELEGATES FROM
CAROLINE CHAPTER

The Caroline Chapter Daughters of
the Confederacy met at Memorial Hall
and elected Mrs. F. f. Parker and Mrs.
S. May Wilson as delegates TO the State
Convention, which meets Oct. 18th in
Suffolk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01

HERE is YOUR OPPORTUNITY.
Fine prices paid for country hams,
bacon, calves, lambs, chickens, eggs
and country produce in general.
Harris & Bro,
lapl4-6m Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
EXECuTORS' NOTICE

Having qualified as executors of the
estate of Alex. Pratt, decd. we hereby
request all persons indebted to said
estate to come forward and settle, and
all persons having claims against said
estate to present them properly anthem
ticated, for payment.
John Lee Pratt,
+. G. Pratt,
Executors of Alex. Pratt, Decd.
Chichester & Chichester, Attorneys.
s20lw4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)

Wheat, 9Oc to 95c; corn, 65c to CSC;
meal, 81. 60 to LES; oats, 40 to IS; old
hens, live, 10 to IL; dressed, Is to Is;
spring chickens, IA to 10, h.; eggs,
"a to 25; lard, 10 to IS; ducks; live,
9 to 10; dressed IL to Is; butter, 20 to
%; country hams, 16 to IS; bacon sides,
Is; Irish potatoes, So to 60; lambs,
$3.50 to 81 hides, green, z; dry
sailed, 10 TO IL; dry hides, 10 to l5' calf
skins No. /, si.OO to SIPS; baled hay,
slS to $50 per ton; live hogs, 8 to 9;
beef, live weight, 3 to 4; pork, 8 to 10;
wool, 20 to 81 per Id; veal, 5 to s; sweet
potatoes, IS to 20; seed Early
Rose potatoes. 65 to rs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
FREE

Free-The Norris Jewelry Store
give absolutely free a solid gold hat
pin with every $500 purchase dur
ing the fair in order to acquaint
the people more thoroughly with
their new and up-to-date jewelry
store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01

WANTED-A good woman for
general house work and to cook.
VIII furnish a nice room on the
premises for person employed.
Apply to
w. II. Peden,
Washington Ave, City.
ssep243tlsep27-3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
THURSDAYS BIG CROWD AT FAIR

The crowd on the fair grounds
numbered nearly 1000 1t was the
best last day" the fair has ever
had.
The old veterans were delighted
with their reception and treatment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
VIRGINIA STATE FAIR, 1910

Richmond and return $3.50, includes
one admission to the Fair. Tickets on
sale September Both. October /, 2, 3, 4,
5. 6, T. Final return limit October
10, 1910, w. p. Taylor.
s29s9t, at Traffic Manager.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
Johnston y Pearson
Prescription Pharmacy
NOTICE

To our sumac customers: On account
of our very large stock Of leaf sumac
on hand from last seasons crop, and
very little demand for the manufac-
tured article, we will not be in the
market at the beginning Of the coming
season. Should conditions change we
will promptly notify you from this
John G. Hurkamp Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
NEW STAFFORD RESIDENCE

Mr. f. Y. Dimmick has completed
his handsome new residence Oh the
WarrontOn road The house has all
modern improvements The work
was done by Mr. Norman Raincs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
DEMOCRATIC SPEAKING
At CAROLINE COURT

Hon. Thomas j. Downing, one of
the best Democratic speakers OF
the State, will address the people
of Caroline on Monday. October 10.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
A Country Residence and Six Acres of
Land.

Land.
A very desirable home for sale or
rent on River Road, in Stafford county,
adjoining the farms Of Geo. w. Hos
kins. p. NJ. Rice and NJ. g. Nicholson.
The house contains eight rooms, closets
and modern conveniences. in first-class
order. House and good outbuildings
all new, having all been built in the
past year; within 10 minutes walk Of
Fredericksburg postofIice, churches,
schools and K. X. station. This deslr-
able home, very conveniently situated,
with six acres Of fertile land, well
adapted for trucking and poultry rails
ing, will be offered for sale at once. If
not sold will be rented. Apply to Mrs.
II. c. Dow, Administrative for II. {.
Dow, deceased, at home place or Geo.
w. Hvskins, Fredericksburg, Va.
Mrs. II. c. Dow,
Administrative.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
TABERNACLE SERVICES

Services will be held at Tabernacle
Church, Stafford, Sunday, October 2,
at II a. m. Preaching by Rev. A. 7.
Lynn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01

Mrs. ]. E. B. Stuart, widow of
the cavalry leader, has declined the
appointment as sponsor for the State
at large at the State grand camp
of Confederate Veterans IN Norfolk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply to Chichester q
Chichester. attornevs. lie II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
COL. BROOKE HERE

Col. S. S. Brooke, clerk of court
of Roanoke, was a visitor to the re-
union here Thursday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
A WOMAN'S BEAUTY

is worth the keeping summer as well
as winter. When it isn't chapped hands
and lip its freckles, sunburn and mos
quito bites. Ready for all these petty,
yet aggravating, beauty and peace-de-
stroyers. Any and every kind of cool
ing and healing lotion, skin emolient
and beauty-bath-aid at this store of
drug and toilet essential completeness.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01

The question as TO what we shall
do with our ex-presidents has often
been agitated, but without reaching
any satisfactory answer. Probably
a committee composed of Senator
Lorimer, Vice-President Sherman,
and William Barnes. Jr., could set
tie the question and would be glad
of the opportunity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
SO. 900. TO LOAN

On good real estate security, city or
country. Granville K. Swift,
Attorney-at-Law,
a13ls2tw3m Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
FOR SALE

One handsome old lady's pheaton,
good as new. Can be seen at Gravatt's
carriage house. lol-6t-s sep29-l2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
SATURDAY, OCTOBER l, 1910.
THE CONFEDERATE VETERANS

A noteworthy feature Of the third
day of the fair was the reunion OF
Confederate Veterans, and the Incl
dent will be one long to be remem-
bered in Fredericksburg. In addi-
ton to the local veterans, they came
from all parts of the State TO this,
the scene of their former conflict
and triumph. where they found
open arms to meet them. Age has
grizzled their heads and enfeebled
their bodies. but even now they walk
with firm tread and shout the rebel
yell and cheer for Dixie.
We7greet them one and all with a
hearty welcome. God bless them and
may they live long and happily, an
honor to the old Commonwealth for
which they fought so valiantly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01

DIR. Il. NJ. ECKENRODE. DENTIST.
Office hours OIL and 10 s; tice Main
street, over Goodrich drug stCrs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
RIcHMoROs POPULATION l27,s2a

The new census just announced
gives Richmond population OF
127.628, an increase of 81 per cent
since the 1900 census was taken.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01

First class printing done at The Free
Lance Office.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-05-25
Citation for Hearing on Petition
for Probate of Will.
tEstate Of Claude BALDWIN

GTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
- Redwood. in Probate Court
Ii the matter Of the estate Of Claude Bald
win. decedent.
The state of Minnesota to all persons in
terested in the allowance and probate of
the viii Of said decedent; The petition Of
Marg Baldwin being duly filed in this court
representing that Claude Baldwin, then
resident of the county of Redwood, state Of
Minnesota. died on the 9th day Of April,
1910, leaving a last viii and testament
which is presented to this court with said
petition, ana praying that said instrument
be allowed as the last win and testament
of said decedent. and that letters testamen-
tary be issued thereon to II. a. Baldwin.
Now therefore, you. and each of You, are
hereby cited and required TO show cause, II
any you have. before this court at the pros
bate court rooms in the court house. in city
of Redwood alls. county OF Redwood state
of Minnesota, Cd the 3th day Of June
1910. at 10 O'Clock m. why the prayer OF
said petition should not be granted
Witness the Honorable Chas. 7. Howard,
Judge of said court and the seal OF said
court. this 9th day of May. 1910.
court SeaD CHAS. e. HOWARD.
Ala Judge.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-05-25

hand ON the silver knob she repeated
aloud the message from the inside:
"A under O-reverse 70 7l1a 10 Y to
o.
IL moment she swung back the
heavy door. Mr.. Knabb Ieaped out.
rubbed his eyes aud drew a long
breath. Miss Morgan swayed lightly
toward him. smiling But Ezra Knabb
pretended not to notice the hint He
kept his arms rigidly at his sides.
.sThat was pretty close call be
remarked calmly. signing with relief.
Indeed it was" emphasized Miss
Morgan. IF | had been second
She paused expectantly.
yes. that was pretty good idea. "
he said. without much enthusiasm.
Ezra Knabb did not seem very enthu-
sfastic, not any more SO than if be
had just been telling her that her
ability as an operator was slowly i'm
proving day BY day.
Miss Morgan withdrew, hurt. She
dragged herself back to her desk in
stead of skipping, as she usually went.
Ezra Knabb watched her out of the
tail of his eye
Il guess I'll have to marry her
now" he groaned. He sat down and