davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Greeley tribune., 1911-11-23

It Is now generally conceded that
Turkey will be dismembered No
vember so.
The Greeley tribune., 1911-11-23

Allowing the extension work at
the Agricultural college to 60 BY the
boards will De another emphasis OF
the old saw that you never miss the
wafer till the well runs dry.
The Greeley tribune., 1911-11-23

Tho bankers Of Colorado have got
. scheme to avoid financial panics
i'm the future. Having lived In one
all our lives we rise to inquire why
our comfort should be disturbed.
The Greeley tribune., 1911-11-23

ROtting cabbage stumps are now
causing grief to the same people
that were compelled to inhale the
odBor of the boiling vegetable all
summer. II 1t isn't one thing 1t is
some thing.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Not coal lands-OIt28)

Not coal lands-OI128)
Department of the Interior, u s
Land Office at Los Angeles, Cal
November 9, 1911
Notice IS hereby given that DEN
TON d. COPENHAVER, of Imperial
Cal, who, on October 25, 1907, made
Desert Land Entry, No. 4176, Serial
No. 0112S, for NEA NEA, Sec. "a, T.
16 s. r. 12 E e SEA SWA, Sec. 1S
NWA WIZ NEA, Sec. 19, Township
Is S. Range 13 E. S. B. Meridian, ad
justed to Tracts 40 &c Al, T. 16 s. r. IL
E. s. B. NJ, resurvey, has filed notice
of intention to make tinal Proof, to
establish claim to the land above de.
scribed, before the Clerk of the Su-
perior Court Of Imperial county at Ell
Centre, California, on the 18th day of
December, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Henry l.. Peck, of Imperial, Cal. {;
Rrue c. Harrington, of Imperial, Cal. !;
John w. Chappell, Of Imperial, Cal. !;
Robert M. Davies, of El Cenkro, Cal
FRANK BUREN,,
Dec. II. Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
ln0t Coal Lauds-O7219

Department OF the Interior, u. S. Land
Office at LOS Angeles, Cal, Novem-
Der 8, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that MAUD
MARKWnLL, of 1876 W. 23rd St, OF
Los Angeles, Cal, assignee of Robert
Barry, assignee OF Daisy Calisher, AS
signee of Halbert G. Littlejohn. who
on Oct. 2S,1907, made Desert. Land
Entry No. 41S4, for E15 NWA, WE
NEA. NEA NEA, Section 26, Town
ship 16 S., Range IL E.. ). B. Merid-
ian, adjusted to resurvey to Tracts
As and 46. T. 16 S. r. IL E. S. b. M,
has filed notice of intention to make
Final Proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before the Reg
ster and Receiver, United States Land
Office, at LOS Angeles, California, on
the goth day of December, 1911, at 10
o'clock am.
Claimant names as witnesses:
John l.. Maxwell, of Los Angeles,
Cal; Nellie f. Minniear, Of Los An
geles, Cal; Thomas A. Cox, Of Ell Cen
tro, Cal; J. 8. Owen, OF Seeley, Cal.
FRANK BUREN,,
Dec. Il. Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
Believed SNAKE
REALLY loved HER
Trust IN RepiI,ian Affection
Finally Killed Charmer.
%LLEN VELVIN, the animal train

H. LIEN VELVIN, the animal train
T. er. tells story of woman
snake charmer who firmly be-
ieved that one of her snakes was
really fond or her She could do any
thing with it--fondle. kiss and caress
It.
She grew so fond of it." says Miss
Velvin in McC.urr'S. that at last she
even let it SLEEP on her bed to the dis
gust of the other performers in the
show. She would eat her meals with
this horrible thing coied around her
neck. and once in very warm weather
she took 1t under her coat into the
woods with her and let it amuse itself
by crawling over the ground.
"She followed it about and kept a
most careful watch over it lit was a
valuable pcrfOrnlerl, but it showed no
disposition to go OF into the woods. as
she feared it might, bat came back to
her and c0ied around her as usual.
She was warned several times that
the reptile was very dangerous. but
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
How the Dust Gets In.

When the barometer falls the air
around expands into larger volume,
and the air inside the bookcase, the
clothes closet and the cupboard also
expands and forces itself out at every
minute crevice. When the barometer
rises again the air inside the cupboard,
as well as outside. condenses and
shr;nks and the air is forced back into
the cupboard to equalize the pressure,
and along with the air in goes the
dust. The smaller the crevice the
stronger the jet of air. the farther
goes the dirt. Witness the dirt tracks
so often seen in imperfectly framed
engravings or photographs Remember,
whenever you see the barometer rising.
that an additional charge of dust is
entering your cupboard and bureau
drawers.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
NOTICE-CALt FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by
the Board Of Trustees of the City of Ei
Centro, at the Office Of the City Clerk,
on Dec. IS, 1911, for the furnishing of
one sprinkler wagon, harness, and
horses according to the following spec
ifications: Tank to lie galvanized steel,
cut down in front, for drivers seat,
with No. IA barrel and No. 12, heads
double riveted; wheels to be genuine
Archibald patent; axle z front with
|2Kx11h spindles, rear "a with 238 x
II spindles, axleS to be of solid collar
pattern; wheels to have riveted rims
and bolted tires, 4" tire; tank to hold
600 gallons. Front gear to be equipped
with transom plates, male and female,
so as to remove all strain from Sprink-
ler barrel and to prevent tank from
tipping over in making short turns.
Tank to be mounted on steel T rails.
Front gear springs to be 2Ax13 leaf
riyeted with leaves turned and con-
nected at end to form connection be-
tween springs and gear. Rear springs
same as front except ii leaves Niagara
attachments for sprinkler or spray.
Also bids will be accepted on set Of
California best chain harness; bride
one inch, heavy truck; blind, box
loop, cheeks, solid spotted nose band
and face piece; lines. inch, Is feet;
names, @. nickel, long spot, favorite
ball top, bolt; traces, g. heavy bolted
and filled, 80" butt chains; back bank,
So; bellyband, 1A"; breast straps, q;
pole strap, %" in with rings; breech-
inch, heavy folded body, 11s' layers;
box loop up tugs; IL" double turn
backs, Il hip straps; Is side straps;
collars, Boston, team to fit.
Also bids will be received on two
horses, bays, weight about 400 each,
to be exhibited at request of Board OF
Trustees.
Bids will be received on any or all
of the above, when accompanied by
certified check for 10 per cent, and
city reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
w H. DPRAGUE,
City Clerk
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
When the Duke Scrubbed,

When the Duke of COburg-Gotha was
very young royal highness he was
taken by his mother, the Duchess of
Albany, to Mr.. Wesley's school for
boys. Before taking in the royal
youngster the master stipulated that
the new pupil must conform to all the
rules. This was agreed.
One day his royal highness upset a
bottle of ink on the floor. Get buck
ct of water and wipe it up," said the
master f..
But" objected his royal highness.
'you don't mean me to scrub it up,
do you?"
Eyes, indeed"
But you must forget my grandmoth-
er is the Queen?"
''On the contrary said the master,
Il remember it very well. Get the wa
ter"
Whereupon his royal highness the
Duke of Coburg- -Gotha scrubbed
Chicago Tribune.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
Adventure With a lioness.

portion Of the crew Of shin
which was anchored off the coast of
Africa once went ashore for the pur.
pose of cutting some wood. and one of
the sailors. having through some cause
become separated from his compan-
ions. was considerably frightened by
the appearance Of huge li0ness
which he saw approaching him. Much
to his surprise. however, she did not
on coming up appear to have any evil
designs on him. but. instead crouched
at his feet and looked steadfastly FIRST
at his face and then at tree some lit
tie distance away. For time the man
could not understand this conduct. but
presently. on the lioness rising and
walking toward the tree. looking back
at him rs she went. he found out what
Il meant. Up in the branches Of a
tree was large baboon with two little
lion cubs IN its arms. The sailor was
afraid to climb the tree. So. having
his az with him, he resolved to cut
down the tree. And this he did. the
iioness watching him most anxiOusiy
during the whole time. When the tree
fell and the three animals with 1t the
lioness, Il is said. dashed with fury
upon the baboon and destroyed It.
Then. having gently caressed her cubs
for some time. she returned to the
sailor. showed her gratitude by fawn.
ing upon him and rubbing her head
fondly against him. and at length car
ried away her offspring one by one.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
NOTIcE-APPLicATiON TO Dls,N.
CORPORATE.

In the matter of the application of
the Becker and Turner, a corporation,
to dissolve; notice is hereby given that
the Becker and Turner. corporation
formed under the laws of the State
of California; has presented to the Su-
perior Court of the County of Imperial
petition praying to be allowed to dis
solve and disincorporate and that Fri
day the 18th day of December, 1911,
at 10 o'clock Am. of said day. or as
soon thereafter as counsel can hn
te.s.I nAs l.""n aurnu,''''l - Ill., tine
q d III r''..ft ..u,:n ,t' fle# ~a.o.riGr
Court al III Centre as the place v,ueIr
said application will be heard
In witness whereof I have hereunto
set my band and affixed the seal of the
said Superior Court this 9th day of
.>Ovember 1911.
NJ. S COOK,
County Clerk.
F. P. WILLARD,
Attorney for Petitioner dec 10
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
(NOt Coal Lands-Ol952l

tNOt Coal Lands-0l952J
department OF the Interior, U. s. Land
Office at LOS Angeles, Cal, Noyem-
Der 8, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that NELLIE
F. MINNIEAR, of 1886 w. 23rd ST.,
of Los Angeles, Cal, assignee Of Rob-
ert Barry, assignee Of L, .sy Calsher,
assignee of Halbert G. Littlejohn, who,
on Oct %, 1907, made Desert Land
Entry No 41S4, Serial No. 0Io52, for
SnA seq, Sec. 26, T. 16 s. r. f2 e.
adjusted to North 40 acres of Tract
AZ, Section -, Township 16 s. Range
i2 e. 8. B. Meridian, by the resurvey,
has filed notice of intention to make
Final Proof to establish claim to the
land above described, before the Reg
lister and Receiver, United States Land
Office, at Los Angeles, California, on
the 22nd day of December, 1911, at
10 O'Clock am.
Claimant names as witnesses:
John L. MAXWELL Of Los Angeles,
Cal; Maud Maxwell, of Los Angeles
Cal; Thomas A. Cox, of M Centro,
Cal; J. S. Owen, OF Seeley, Cal.
FRANK BUREN,,
Dec. IA. Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
HERE AND THERE.
The Fashions In Detachable Collars.
Taf;eta Sill, to Be Popular.

The Fashions In Detachable Collars.
Taf;eta Sill, to Be Popular.
Nearly all the detachable collars
round sailor or shawl shaped-are
brought to the front in point fichu
fashion and are finished with a fancy
jabot or tie.
MOire has been less used than was
booked for at the beginning of the sea
ron, but it is more than likely to re-
turn to favor later for cloaks and even
Ing gowns.
Sailor collars Of broderie anglaise
are used on all kinds of dresses. The
cof}Hr foundation is of some contrast
ing shade Of taffeta silk.
Taffeta is one Of the materials that
are promised a great run this winter.
Already milliners and dressmakers are
using it for hat trimmings, dresses and
dress trimmings. Some of the evening
gowns In taffeta silk are opened up to
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
NOTICE FOR BIDS
FRANK BUREN,
Register.
Dec. "a.

by the Board of Trustees Of the City Of
FL Centro at the Office of the City
Clerk on Dec Is, 1911, for the work of
leve!ing the land owned by the city
situate in and about Park Ave, in said
city, formerly used as settling basins
by Holton Powet Co.
certified check of 10 per cent must
accompany each bid and bid must set
forth the work proposed.
The Board reserves the right to re-
,ect any or ali bids.
W. II ePRAGTE,
Dec / City Clerk.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28

PRESIDENT TAFT. ,-,,;onol ~ i
Roads associations. of which Arthur G.
Jackson. one of the greatest boosters
that the good roads cause has, is presi
dent. The Chicago meeting vas at
tended by some of the most prominent
men in the country, including Presi
dent Taft and Secretary Of State Phi
lander G. Knox.
President Taft attended the congress
while Oh his around the circle" swing
He delivered an interesting address. in
which he declared that better roads
should be !; national issue as there is
nothing so important at present to the
country as good highways.
All Suffer From Bad Roads.
Farmers are not the only ones who
require good thoroughfares. the presi-
dent said The whole world. in fact.
feels the effect of bad roads
Mr.. Knox also made Il speech at the
convention. in which he decried the
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
(NOt Coal Lands-05005)

Department of the Interior, u s. Land
Office at Los Angeles, Cal, Novem-
Der %, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that ALEX
ANDER WHOM, OF Ell Centre, Cal.
who on February II, 1908, made Desert
Land Entry No. 05005, for NJ SEA
SEA SEA, Sec. 27, NEA NEA, Sec
ton "a, Township 16 S. Range II E.,
S. B. Meridian, being Lots and 6, Sc,
u SEA, Sec. 27, NEA NEA, Sec. "a,
7. 16 s., R. IL E., E. B. M. Resurvey,
has filed notice of intention to make
Final Proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before the Clerk
of the Superior Court Of Imperial
County, at El Centro. California. on
the 5th day of January, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
August Anderson, William Pool,
Benjamin Jones, Alice Pool, all of El
Centro, Cal.
FRANK BUREN,
Dec 27. Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28

she grew more and more reckless, and
| the snake appeared to become more
and more attached to her
"And then one day without any
| warning directly after u performance
| when she was caressing it in her own
room the snake suddenly threw back
its head, looked at her steadily and
with lightning-like swiftness struck her
between the eyes, leaving two tiny
punctures. She hastily uncoiled it and
thrust it into its box. but she died
within half an hour"
George Snyder. one of the keepers
out at the Bronx zoo, has more faith
full adorer in the person. so to speak.
of young walrus that was captured
by Paul Rainey in the Kane basin. He
was only six months old when Miss
Velvin, after seeing him. declared that
for LONELINESS and comical expression
he was without rival at the 100
and that is saying a good deal.
''IIe hates everybody except his keep
er," she says. but for him we will go
anywhere and do anything His affec-
ton began to show itself by his Hopping
in his awkward way after his keeper
every time he moved. For this Keeper
Snyder called him Flip Flop, and this
has been shortened to Flip.
Mr.. Snyder was anxious to weigh
him one day This would have been
somethin- OF an undertaking under or
dinary circumstances, rs the weighing
machine WAS sOi2e distance away. But
the gate was opened, the keeper went
out. saying Come Oh. Flipr and out
came the young walrUs and followed
him not only to the scales but on the
scales, where by giving him one or
two clans he was kept long enough to
be weighed
''Flip weighed ut the time of his cap
ture 130 pounds Sin" then he has
gained en"""nHS'y. ~ he has huge
appetite. Ee p::tS over thirty pounds of
fish G"i.E-th"c" me;.$ a day-in the
shape of CLANS coolest and buttertish
from Wh.cha!l the ho"es are first care
fui.y rPc!0vel He aIways seems to be
raven)-S.Y hIn"rv ard eats greediiy.
with r,anT :runtS. puttirgN and SighS. "
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
keepino II Dark.

The black sheep Of the Warywalk
family had distinguished himself again.
This Is the last straw groaned his
respectable brother. I'm goin' to ave
it put in the papers that I've changed
my name from Warywalk to Wobble-
way. cos Of my brothers disgracin'
the name. I'll ave it printed on and
bills an distributed by the thousand.
I'm determined nobody shall suspect
that IN related to London Ideas.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28

show under dresses composed entirely
of yalenciennes insertion and friling
The blouse that is made of trans
parent fabric over lace or other fancy
material is very chic. Here IS one that
is as simple as it is attractive. The
fronts are overlapped. and the closing
is made at the back. In this case the
simple guimpe lining is of all over lace
and the blouse is of marquisette band
ed with silk. JUDO CHOLLET.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
(Not Coal Lands-064i6.)

Department Of the Interior. U. g. Land
office at Los Angeles, Cal. October u.
1911.
HazeitIne, of Silsbee, Cal, who. on June
l6. 1910, made Homestead EntrJ. No
O6476, for Tract 176. Section 5. Township
16 s.. Range Is e. 8. b. Meridi'n mas
iled notice { inten ton to make Final FIVE
year Proof, to establish claim - the land
above described, before the Clerk OF the
Superior Court Of Imperial County. at f.
',ertro. California. on the Sth day OF De-
'eoli,er, 1911. ...-.r 49,.
Cln:mdnt names as witne5, -
James NJ. Youtser, William X Wage
le, Burt l.. Young, all Of FL Centre. Gal.
''" ''' FRANK BUREN,.
Oo- Register
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
viailant and Speedy.

There's nothing slow about Jones. :"
II guess you never loaned him mon
ey."
''Oh. yes have That's what made
me speak that way. loaned him $40
six months ago and l haven't been
able to. catch him since" - Boston
Transcript. .:'i"
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
(Not Coal Lands-e4795.) }

VNUI CUdT bdIIUS-Vf TJO.I
Depal lent of the Interior, u. s. Land
office at Los Angeles. Cal. October 27.
1911.
Notice is hereby given that Benjamin
L. Mckeehan, of Ell Centre, Cal. who. on
July 9. 1907. made Desert Land Entry No
a74S. Serial so. G47S5, for E1a NE4 Sec
~" "t "ovt;eNir = s. Ranea II .. g
= MeIlG'Hs i..i..- ,acts So K II.
Z - +. 4 NJ. by ~esu~~"v .'s-
filed notice ~ !ntentlon q mi.
Proof, To establish claim - .he cad
above described. before the C:rrr ~ thA
Superior Court of Imperial CoEnty at
Fi Centro, California. on the Attn day Of
HcC"tr'ht-:. iHll
,-ia.:3at'' ..,t.,~4 as w1t,..-ses
James T. KING. Leslie McCollneii Har-
dy r. Mcconnell. Martin Donald. ali OF
Imperial, Cal.
FRANK BUEEN,
Fec. l. Register
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
Tho LATEST M an.

''Went to bed at 8 o'clock last night"
"Why so early?"
my shoe came united, and thought
I'd save the trouble Of tying It again"
Pittsburgh Post. =.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28

re pr eSe e n &c at
I b e convention,
S b o W in Z AJW
widespread t h (
Necessity Tor bet
ter thorOughfa res
is and how wide
the field for this
mOvem ment has
become wit hin
t b e la S t f Z "
years.
The good roads
con gre S 5 was
b e d under the
auspices of t h e
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28

lack Of interest that is being shown by
politicians toward the good roads
cause.
One of the most interesting features
of the congress was Photographic
exposition pertaining to public high
ways and streets. Here we're shown
pictures of roads in various parts Of
the country both before and after i'm
prOvements had been made. All those
who were fort, ,unate enough to witness
this display were unanimous In agree
ing that the advantages the improved
roads had over the old ones were
many.
The convention proved two impor.
tant facts-tirst. that the movement
for better roads Is worldwide IN scope
and. second. that u wide corporation
is required II good highways are to be-
come general
Must Have Co operation.
4 iwn' "'n"i Improvement club u q
c,mG - =" Ia his way the local road
i,G,.i" ,u'u' authorities can have the
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
UNIVERSAL GOOD
. ROAD MOVEMENT
Every Country Represented at
International Congress.
SPEECHES BY TAFT and KNOX

President Declares Improved High.
ways Should Be National issus-co-
operation Necessary If Movement 10
to Succeed.
The movement for the improvement
Of highways throughout the world Is
slowly but surely advancing. This
fact, Of SO much interest to those who
are struggling for the want of better
national good roads congress and ex-
position held in Chicago from Sept. l8
to Oct. 1.
Ia+a.asLal
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
ADVERTISING EATEs

:. Per inch per month. ....$3.00 I
!. Per inch per week. ........ LOO {
!. Per inch per day. ......... 30 I
Less than month at week rate. I
i. Less than week at day rate. I
!. Less than ev.-y day a day rate. I
> Reading notices, S cents line
I. day.
!. Classified advertisements. 3
- cents a itne day.
!. Help wanted and work wanted
!. classified Advertisements free.
.f. So. .... 49, .. ....r
=
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
Force Of Character,

"I thought your wife forbade you to
marry again when she diedY
$50 she did, but now I'm going to
show her who is master in this house"
London Opinion.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28

construction and maintenance and
should help the road authorities In car
rying out in the best manner the du-
ties OF their positions. At the same
hme the club should not hesitate TO
insist upon efficient and thorough work
on the part of the road authorities.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
Must Have Co operation.

l"n-i' - - np-
e:nin,H It :, 49,
.,,,l.n t"
T." ~ t"'" Wr
go. "Hi
{ at - l'..t II
[ 90 II t!"',n!tp
:tlni ,,,iii .iii.D'lS
utk To perform.
1t should seek to
assemble all in
formation that
might be of local
value In solving
problems Of road
q d u inistntiOn,
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28
Every Country interested.

Almost every country on earth was
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-28

Dee. IL.
The Washington times., 1911-08-13
CHIN MIE'S HISTORY

kill sumboddy. I'm a jeeny, and that's
wat jeenies is for, he sed.
And after that Alladin had a sinsh.
Sipposing he was hungry and dident
want to go out rag picking to get sum
muny for sumthing to eet. wat did he
do. Awl he did was to rub the lamp
and the jeeny appeered before him
kwicker than Iitentng. and sed. Wat
can l do for you, mastir.
Get me a hot dog sandwich, AL
ladin wood say. If he wantid hot
dog sandwich, or If he wantid
plate of spagetty. or watevtr the
Erabians ust to eet.
And the jeeny wood get it for him.
Nobody nevir new ware he got 1t
frum, but he got it awl the same,
evIn If Alladon wantid a hole kwart
of ice GREEN or a millyun dollirs.
If eny of the othir Erabian boys
got lippy with Alladin. and they was
to big for him to lick, awl he wood
ham to do was to rub the BICYCLE
lamp and say to the jeeny. Lick that
guy, hes to fresh, and the jeeny wood
lick him and Alladin Good see him
frum the windo.
I wisht had jeeny.
The Washington times., 1911-08-13

Befoar Alladin fownd the tomater
can with the Jeeny in it he wuzn't no
different fun eny othir boy. exsept he
was a Era bian, wich is sumthin like
a dago, ony the Erabians is not awl
the time Getting unyons.
l don't no weather Aladdin was
rag pickfr or not. Enyhow, l day he
was out wading in the Erabian see.
and he picked up this old tomater
can, wich I CESS he woOdent hardly do
If he wuzent a rag pickir Who wood
pick up told tomater cans II they
wuzent rag pickirs. Nobody.
A Funy Can
G, sed Alladin. sumbody went and
put the lid back avn the can aftir they
ate the tomaters They must be krazy,
he sed, but he opined the can. and wat
shoOd KUN out but the jeeny, awl
smoak and awl.
Good mite, sed Alladin, take back yure
hart, I ordired liver. and he was going
to run hoam. but the jeeny sed, Watts
yure hurry, kid, I'm yure servint, and
watevir you kommand 1 must obey.
And he gave Alladin bicycle lamp
and sed. Now, wenevir you rub this
lamp I will appeer befoar you and do
watevir you say. evin II you tell me to
The Washington times., 1911-08-13
Our Grocery Clerk
Saws Light 'Er Up

Do 1 look all in? Well, no wonder
I've Just been arguing my head off try
ing to convince a near customer that
I'm not a smoking man. Which is
shorter and uglier, but anything to hook
a customer.
Whenever the boss isn't around like
to swipe a cigarette smoke during busi-
ness hours, and that's what was doinG
when she blew in, a little, wiry woman
with a face like the side of a hatchet.
Almost before I knew she was in the
store she starts to rattle off an order
big enough to take your breath away.
And she wasn't half way through it,
by the sound of things, when shs sees
my cigarette.
Never mind that order!" she fires.