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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
WRESTLING MATCH.

"Cyclone" sullivan viii meet Chas.
Blaker. well know wrestler OF
Springfield. Mo-, who has made many
friends throughout the country by his
clever vnrk sullivan says he will
make him pull off some awful clever
stuff If he wins in this bout Sullivan
is in good condition and is fifty per
cent better now than he was last Feb
ruary. when he wrestled the Chicka-
sha favorite. Oscar Dotson. and made
him go to win the decision over him
Chas. Blaker wres-les at a hundred
and seventy-eight pounds and Sullivan
pounds. They viii wrestie at A. 6
T. W. hall O
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
PROMINENT cHURcHMEN
MEET IN CONFERENCE E

Telegram by United Press.
Chicago, Feb. a. More than SOC
leading protestant churchmen, repre-
senting thirty states in the union and
Canada, arrived here for the prophetic
conference at the Moody Bible insti'
tute, which opened a three-day session
today. Among the prom.aent church
men expected at the sessions are
President Robert NJ Russell Wes
Minister college. New Wilmington, Pa.
President William G. Moorehead
Xenia. Ohio. Theological Seminary
Rev G. T. scofield editcr of the SEQ
field Reference r Die. NeV York
Principal r. r. OMeara, Wycliffe col
Iegc, Toronto. Canada Bishop II. B
Hartzler Harrisburg. Pa; Dean r. A
Torrey. the Bible institute, Los An
geles, Cal; Rev w. B. Riley, Firs
Baptist church Minneapolis; Rev
Peter Ainslie. Baltimore Rev G. +
Nisbit, Kansas city Rev W L. Pet
tineill. Toronto. Canada, and Eyangel
list Billy Sunday
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
BEckER-GUNMEN CASES
DECISION DUE TODAY.
Telegram by United Press.

Telegram by United Press.
Albany, ~ Y. Feb 24.-The court
Of appeals was expected today TO hand
down their decisions on the appeals Of
ex-Police Lieut. Charles Becker, and
the four gunmen. whom he was con-
victed of having hired to shoot to
death Herman Rosenthal the gambler.
Up to the late minute the rumor per
sisted that the ex-leader OF New York's
famous strong-arm squad, who has
been in Sing Sing death house for
many months. would be granted his
appeal for another trial.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
SOCIETY MAN OF
SIXTY FIGURES
In SENSATION
Telegram by United Press.

Telegram by United Press.
Cincinnati Ohio, Feb. PA j're-
nile court warrant was served on Col
Brent Arnold aged co, a prominent
society man, charging him with con-
tributing to the delinquency Of Mil
dred Crane. aged l6 manicurist
Warrants were also issued for three
other prominent men, creating a sen
sation in society and club circles.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24

To ease a shoe that uirches. dip
cloth in very hot water. wiring It out
and place it over the spot where II
pinches Repeat this as soon as the
cloth becomes cold. A few s2plica-
tions and the softened leather be-
comes stretched to the comfort OF the
foot.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
ATTACK WILSON
TRUST LAWS
Telegram Dy United Prese

Trenton, n. J.. Feb. 2i-Charging
that President Wilson's seven anti
trust laws were forced through the
New Jersey legislature by him as gov
ernor were Intellectual" Assembly
man Richards. the Republican minor
ity leader. today declared it proper
to inquire whether Wilson's lack Of
success in New Jersey was any guar
sntee that he would be more success
ful in the nation wide campaign
against corporate evils
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
BEAD rnIs. PLEASE.

For months ana months a no
tice has been running in the
Express requesting readers to
report social items to Phone
rs before Friday noon. The
instructions to the society ed
itor are to accept no items Tor
Saturdays paper after that
hour unless they concern hap
penngs or Friday afternoon or
evening IN spite OF this re-
quest in numerous instances
reports on events occurring
early In the week are phoned
to the reporter on Friday
afternoon. The rule adopted
is not an arbitrary one. but is
made necessary by the mechan-
ical arrangements Of the news
paper plant Our readers win
confer a great favor by kindly
needing it.-Editor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
Doctor Or undertaker.

Upon meeting rather sourfaced
woman in tie car the other day, the
pleasant faced young man said cheer
lily. Good morning, How are you to-
day?~ Not so well. was the reply.
Il have rheumatism and an awful
cold. my right arm is dreadfully swol-
len. and there's a ra-' but the young
man fed, probably to get an ambu-
lance.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
vsnomous Mexican Scorpions.

There are several varieties OF scor-
pions in Mexico, some of them exceed
ingly venomous and others little fear
ed. In the neighborhood Of Tepic the
virulent centuris gracillis abounds,
but it is little known about the more
northern state OF Sonora. 1t is one Of
the most venomous creatures in the
world.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
PRESIDENTS DAUGHTER TO ACT.

Telesram by United Press.
New York. Feb 2f.-Miss Eleanor
Wilson. the presidents daughter. to-
night viii be the star attraction as a
member OF the cast Of Sanctuary" 4
bird masque by Percy Mackaye, in
which she scored such a success last
summer al Cornish, ~ II. The per.
iormance will be at the Hotel Astor
and the proceeds will be for the bene-
fit Of the Bird Sanctuary in Meriden
N. NJ.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
courtesx Worth WhIIe.

1t has been ssid that courtesy is to
the daily intercourse of life what fra
grance is to flower. 1t ought to be
Just as steady, as unconscious, as gent
ly pervasive as that-,and it is Just
as certain to be noticed ard appreci-
atej as the rich perfume Of 4 Jac-
queminot or the delicious scent OF
lily.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24

A child that has Intestinal WORMS IS
handicapped in its growth. A few
doses OF Whites Cream Vernifuge de
stroys and expels worms; the child
Immediately improves and thrives
wonderfully Price 25c per bottle
Sold by Owl Drug Store and Public
Drug store.-Ady d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24

When a Los Angeles man received
a notice that an nnstamped letter ad-
dressed to hiin had, been deposited in
. the past5fice there he did not think
it worth While 70 furnish two cents
fox It's transportation, but second
notice induced him 10 provide a
stamp. The letter contained a check
for $l,19S.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24

seeld. burn on severe cut heals
slowly if neglected The family that
keeps a bottle OF Ballard's Snow Lini.
ment on hand is always prepared for
snchs accidents. Price 25e. soc and 81
per bottle, sold By Owl Drug Store
aud Public Drug store.-Adv. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
GIRL GETS THREE MONTHS.

It's tough proposition to serve
three mcaths when innocent and still
worse when the victim is a tender girl.
Just such things are daily occurrence
in all our large cities. All this and
the rottenness Of our courts are shown
in "Thorns cf the Gay White Way to-
night at the Deluxe theater.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
SEEKING TO GUST
KANSAS SHERIFF


Topeka, Kan, Feb. 2i.-The attor-
ney general today asked the supreme
court for custer against the Crawford
county sheriff because he released
prisoners every Friday night to 60
home for sunday
1t is alleged that the sheriff collect
ed the board bills of the prisoners
from the county for the entire week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
STRIKE LEADERS
LAND In ENGLAND


Telegram by United Press.
London, Feb. 24.-The ten strike
leaders, deported from the union of
South Africa. finally consented to land
at Gravesend this afternoon, after be
ing persuaded by British laborites.
They at first refused to leave the
ungeni unless dragged from tho
steamship.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
WOULD KEEP WATER LINES.
relegram by United press.

Telegram by United Press.
Washington, Feb. "a Seven rail-
roads today pettioned the interstate
commerce commission for permission
to retain their water line under the
Panama canal act
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
MExlcANs CELEBRATE.

Telegram BY United Press
Mexico city, Feb 2f-Mexicans to-
day celebrfted the ninetietA annivers-
ary Of thg Mexican declaration OF in
dependence Of Spain.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
Attend Shrine Meeting.

A party OF local shriners accom-
panied j. A. Schwartz to Oklahoma
City yesterday, where he walked the
burning sands" at the first meeting
Of the Shrine this year. The party re-
turned last night TO Chickasha. Those
who atieaded'the meeting from Chick
asha We're: r. l. Richards. Clarke
Rutherford. A. r, Book. C. NJ Fech-
heimer, C. S. Stone. A. E. Mckenzie,
L. r. Hawn, b. w. Lubman. Dr. j. C.
Ambrister and J. A. Schwartz.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24

Gas in the stomach or bowels is a
dishgreeable symptom Of a torpid liv-
er. To get rid OF IL quickly take
Herbine. II is marvellous liver stun
ulant and bowel purifier Price soc
Sold by Owl Drug Store and Public
Drug Store.-Ady d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24

c. r. Strong OF Clinton. Tor whom
the town Of Strong City was named,
has sold the Thurmcnd ranch near
the above place to rhad Smith. a
csltleman from Chickahsa. the con
siaeraiion being sl7f75. Mr. Smith
viii move to the ranch and manage it
himself
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
WAY II Works.

my lodge is thinking Of having
kiss fair You pay 81 and kiss any
girl you wish" I'VE tried that but
it usually causes Jealousy. A few
girls get all the business"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24

This morning about O'Clock Mrs.
d. G. Newmaa suffered broken ankle
when she fell from the steps Of her
home, at 5l5 South Fifth street. She
had been to the home Of Mrs. S. l..
Newman, and was returning with her
baby IN her arms. In asserting the
steps. her foot slipped and she, fell,
breaking her left ankle The child was
not injured A physician was called
Immediately and the injured member
dressed The injury Is not necessar-
ily dangerous. but will be exceedingly
painful for some weeks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
RECOGNITION for the Ghost Story.

Elderly lady partial invalid re-
quires companion; cne who has trav-
eled or can tell good ghost stories pre-
Advertisement In London
Times.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24

The Mccurta:n Gazette reports the
birth Of a three legged calf which ap-
pears very healthy and gets around
as fast as other calves.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
Unless somsbody Starts Fashion.

A girl who is too short can wear
higb-heeled shoes. but a girl who is
too tall can't go Observation-Disclosures
natl Enquirer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24

B. T. Rogers, living northwest OF
Frederick is preparing TO irrigate
serenty-fve acres with gasoline en-
sine and centrifugal pump He win
raise variety of crops on his irri-
gated tract.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
Union Missionary Meeting.

CH'Sfa W'oStSHo'J 'NNN"s'
A union womens missionary praper
service will be held next "Wednesday
Afternoon in the parlors Of the Metho.
dist church, beginning at o'clock Az
the ladies OF the city Interested in the
study Of missions are urged to be
present The following program has
been arranged
Devotional Exercises, Mrs. e. p.
Black. leader
Paper THE Conquest Of the Cross
IN America Mrs. T. II. Dwyer.
Song Miss Weir
Talk on Missions, Mrs. H. w Ritz.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24

The wheat acreage Of Texas coun-
ty will exceed 25o.0O0 acres,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24

Work on the federal building was
put down and out yesterday by the
extremely cold weather. as :. was con
sidered useless to try to proceed un.
oer the circumstances The job - a
whole is considered to be in fine sha .e
and progressing as rapidly as could
be desired. outside Of certain unayoid-
able drawbacks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
Short Stories
OF The Town
Visits OH Fields.

Dr. S, H. Bond was here Sunday on
a brief visit with NJ S. Dudley of tht
Coleman drug store DR.. Bonds home
is in Chiekasha. where much Interest
has been taken in the Ardmore oil
fields, and he viii make another visit
here By the end Of the week TO make
investments in the field -Ardmoreite
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
Why Not the Other s57

or 0klahoma's entire land area, e5
per cent is in farms,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24

Express Want Ads DrIng results.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24

Eapress wanl Ads brIng rssults.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-24
sirono cIty Ranch SD.

- ies9 ele.leglg e pr eeslllt.,- eellt
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1914-01-21

To Officers and Members of all
A. H. T. A. Sub. Orders, greet
ing:
At regular meeting of Joplin
Lodge, No 1871, A. H. T. A the
Farmers Lecture Course, to be
held at the Market House at Jop.
lin, January 2o and 80, was
brought to our attention by Bro.
Marion Staples, chairman of the
agriculture committee of the Jop-
lin Commercial Club, and Sub
Order No. ISL unanimously voted
its endorsement and appointed
the undersigned committee to ex
tend a special invitation to the
officers and members of all subor-
dinate lodges to attend the said
farmers lecture course and bring
the womcnfolk.
j. Kelley Wright end W. D. Nc
Kee,. of the Missouri State Board
of Agriculture v i'll be the lecturers
and many subjects of interest per-
tanning to general agriculture and
live stock will be discussed.
These lectures will be. free and
will be held at 10 a. m a p. m.
and 7 80 p. m on the dates given,
at the Joplin Market House, Twelfth
and Main Streets.
Everyone is invited to come and
bring the members of your family,
The president and secretary OF
each subordinate lodge Of the A,
II T. A. is hereby authorized and
is. requested to notify each and
every member of your lodge Of
this invitation and invite tLem to
be present. Don't forget the date,
January ao and 80.
Committe for lodge: L. Bridges,
H. A. Sylvester, E. G. Morrison,
Harry ]. Mead, S W. Coglizer, W.
D. Doss.
Charles W. Fear, President.
William P. West, Secretary.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1914-01-21
How,s Thisf

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
r.. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o..
We. the undersigned have known e. J.
chkrey for the last is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able TO carry
Que any obligaHens made BY his flrIsl.
- Toledo d.
Hairs catarrh Cure is taken Internally.
acting directly unOn the. blood and mu-
co1s Btiffacea3of the system. Testimonials
peNk fr4e Price 70 ceht9 per bottle. Sold
I2ks Haifs Family pills for constipation.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1914-01-21
jasper County Boys Win at State
Corn Show.

Nineteen prizes were carried
away from the, vatious contests of
Farmers Week at the College of
Agriculture OF the University of
Missouri by Jasper County repre-
sentatives: Most. of the prizes
won were in the Missouri State
Corn Show.
Second prize for the best ten
ears Of yellow corn in South Mis-
sopri was won by<Arch Poncot of
Reeds, In the same. competition
seventh premium was awarded to
We c. Young of Carthage and
ninth to C!.A Parkerof Carthage.
For the best ten years of white
com in {! South Missouri, fourth
premiupa;was awarded to E. Keller
of Reeds fifth. to J. I. Michael OF
SaFcoxie, and seventh to T, A.
Michael of Sarcoxie. In the com
petition Of ten ears of corn other
than white Tor yellow, second and
third prize was won by T. A.
Michael of Sarcoxie. A. W. Mi
chael won second in the acre yield
contest for South Missouri bot tom
land.
In the boys classes Jasper Coun
ty showed up well. too. Carl
Melugin of Reeds won second prize
in the white corn class, Ira Snyder
fathe same place won fourth, D
E. Burks of Larussell won fifth,
and Raymond A$Foster of Jasper
won eighth. For yellow corn first
prise was woh by Wallace Poncot
off Reeds, second by Clarence
Young of Carthage, third by Irwin
Parker of Carthage, eighth by
Clarence Whitehead of Carthage
ninth by Tillman Flamer of Sar-
coke. and tenth by John White
head of Carthage.
Henry Greninger of Carthage
won third prize for the best peck
Of white oats, and Vernie Kissell
Of Carthage won second place in
the competition for the best peck
OF oats, any color.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1914-01-21
BOOK OF NATURE.
Jerry N. Taylor's News.

The Book Of Nature is open TO
all. The slogan has long gone
forth "See America First"
There are spots in America that
would reveal to. the sightseers
scenes of wonderful beauty, males
ty and power, not surpassed in the
far famed Europe. We have our
Rocky Mountains, our Mammoth
Cave, our battle fields where prec
ious blood was spilled in the cause
of liberty. our nionume nts to our
forefathers and early patriots, our
Grand Canyon, our Yosemite, Nj
agara Falls, and ether wonderful
places too numerous TO mention;
but of all these great places the
greatest place, the biggest spot in
America, | had the privilege of see.
ing last week. 1t was where was
raised four mile southeast of Jas
per, known as the VIM. Harvey
place, where was raised from
childhood. Did you ever go homer
Don't you look around and think
of years ago3 l sure did. l saw
where once as a little boy thought
one morning l would paint things
red. Took brush of red paint
and put Jerry" on the smoke
|house door. III not tell you what
took place, but the name is still
There and | had to laugh and at the
same time cry, because Grand
mother said she would see me every
time she went to the smoke house.
| I went over the old hunting
ground where I used to chase the
rabbits in the rock piles Now I
get them on the run with shot
gun. We got IA in about one hour.
With my dog years ago it would
have taken all day. My Grand
mother is gone but not forgotten.
My Grandfather was over to Jas
per, When he came home he could
MT see who we were, for you know
he is SO years old, but he heard my
voice and said, "Is that you Jerry?"
We were ready to leave for Car
thage and he begged me to stay all
night as it was so late-five o'clock.
When ] told him would be in Car
thage in rs minutes he said you
can't fool me; it takes two hours
to 60 to Carthage. But you know
drive an ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS me,
better than that, Ford aud was
sure enough back on schedule time.
Well, l sell the best of furniture
and stoves in Carthage and can
save you good money on each and
every purchase. l deliver the
! goods all over Jasper County.
Come and see me.
Yours truly,
Jerry N. Taylor
P.S. Your Uncle built the United
States Post Office Just across from
me. West Third St. SEE
N. B. Just arrived a lot of fine
rugs bought for cash that beats
them all in Quality and Price.
Come and see.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1914-01-21

WHEN YOU DON'T ADVER-
TISE NOBODY KNOWS THAT
YOU ARE DOING BUSINESS,
AND IT WON'T BE VERY
LONG BEFORE YOU'LL NOT
KNOW IT YOURSELF.-News
paperdom.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1914-01-21
Poultry and Eggs.

pay the best market price for
poultry and eggs and give you a
square deal. E. Carr, at the
Brick Barn.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1914-01-21

A big package of old papers for
S cents at The News Office. TT
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1914-01-21
A. H. T. A. Notice.

To Officers and Members of all
A. H. T. A. Sub Orders, greet
The day book., 1914-12-12
THREE KINDS OF CHRISTMAS
COOKIES
BY Caroline coe

Almond croquettes. - Beat two
eggs until they are very light. Add
a half teaspoon of salt and one-half
pound of pulverized sugar. Beat the
eggs and sugar until very foamy.
Grind one-half pound of shelled al
monds fine, add them to one-half
pound of -four. Crate the rind of one
lemon and add to the eggs and sugar.
Crate one-half Guy of chocolate and
add with the flour and almonds to
the first mixture. Mix until smooth.
Flour the board slightly and. TAX
ing little of the dough on the board,
roll out very thin and over top roll
sugar. Cut in strips an inch and
half wide. Cut again ION the bias"
and bake in slow oven until golden
brown.
Cinnamon Strips.-Cream two cups
of brown sugar with four eggs until
they are light froth. Add one-half
cup of shredded almonds, the grated
peel and juice of one lemon, one-half
teaspoonful of grated nutmeg, one,
half teaspoonful leach of cloves and
cinnamon, pinch OF salt and four cups
of -four.
Mix thoroughly, roll out on Toured
board, cut in inch-wide strips and
bake slowly.
Peanut Cookies. - Sift together
four times one cup of flour, one
fourth teaspoon of salt, one level tea
spoon of baking powder. Cream one
tablespoon of butter with one-half
cup of brown sugar and one egg, beat
five minutes. Remove the brown
skin from enough peanuts to make
three-fourths cup of chopped nut
meats.
Add to the sugar-butter mixture
two tablespoons of sweet milk. Beat
well. Then add the -four and nuts.
Mix all together and drop on well-but-
tered pan from small spoon. Leave
at least two inches between each
cookie. as thew will "sDread.'' Rake
The day book., 1914-12-12

If it hadn't been for haycock
near by Thomas Santcni would have
lost his life in the Selg picture ''Un-
rest," taken recently.
One of the scenes was supposed to
show an automobile accident which
would prevent Santchi from winning
the race. The motor car used had
been carelessly repaired and before
the story required an accident one
of the front wheels came off and the
automobile swerved into a ditch, but
Santchi landed fortunately on a hay
cock.
The day book., 1914-12-12
BERLITZ ORR. C. S.?

"Could you learn to love me?"
81 don't know" replied the girl
''What is your particular system OF
honeymoon?."
The day book., 1914-12-12

tafned request for money. But the
girl never knew that, because she put
it in the fire unopened. She had left
Jim Penny behind her now that the
new life was at hand.
Hes just another trade secret be-
tween us, dear, said her fiance,
laughing.