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Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
DAYvnLE
Guests in the Village and Their Enter tainers-Deaths. James oNeiI, Eu- gene Chesebcro.

Miss Mary Shumway is visiting at the home of Miss Bernice Cogsweil
 The Ladies' Aid society met at the home of Mrs. N. L. Cruz Tuesday afternoon,
 Mrs. F. T. Field entertained Miss Savonia Littlef1eld for the weekend.
 Wayland Bennett of New York and Mir. William Harrison of Norwood Gen. ire. were weekend guests of MT. and Mrs. F. W. Bennett.
 Frank W. Bennett is at East Glas- tonbury for thls week.
 Mrs. Benjamin Street of Hartford is spending the week with Mrs. Oswald Street
 Attorney Sabin s. Russell and Mrs. Russell were in Providence Thursday,
 Miss Esther Molly has had as her guests, Miss Alice Ray of Moosup and Miss Beatrice Shelley of Providence R. I.
 Mrs c. F. Fish of Mystic, Dr. Carl Williams, wife and daughter and Mrs Batty were guests at Mrs. Russeifs Sunday.
 Mrs. Blake and daughter of Brook lyn. were entertained by Mrs. Elijah Evans for the weekend.
 A T. Uric and family were at Web ster Lake for the Fourth. Fl. P. Kelley had with him on the Fourth. MT. and Mrs. Hale Bennett oi Canterbury. Recent Deaths. James O'Neil was buried Monday from St. Joseph's church, He leaves his wife and three children He had resided long in the village and will bt missed by many friends. Eugene Cheseboro died Tuesday He had been a resident of the village for many years. He leaves his widow | three daughters and two sons. Miss Helen Curtis of New London | is visiting her grandrnOther Mrs Chr. tis.
 Mrs. c. J. Bellows has visiting at hel home. her son and his vie and severa ] grandchildren. Miss Florence Mellish has beer visiting friends in Scituate, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
WnSONVuLE

Mr. Austin of North Grosvenordale, wRs in town on business Thursday.
 Mrs. Reuben Town of North Gros- venordaie called on local friends We'd nesday1
 Henry Webster of Cambridge, Mass, called on his grandfather the Fourth.
 Miss Agnes L.. Chase and Mrs. Ada Rhodes of Boston, spent the holiday with the formers mother
 Miss Wilson was 8 Putnam visitor Friday
 Mrs. Harry Timer and nephew of Webster, called on MT and Mrs Charles Webster the Fourth.
 Eugene Murdock of Boston called on local friends on the holiday Charles Webster. who has been i'll 50 long is much better and able to be out and about
 MT Theroux entertained his two daughters from Pawtucket, R. l., on the Fourth
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

a large gathering being present. great ly enjoying the day and evening. A grand dinner and supper was served te aH- The entertainment in the even ing was fine; the reading by Miss Walker of Providence were greatly en- joyed- Over S2o was added to the church treasury.
 Fred Emmons spent the Fourth in Norwich and witnessed the motor cycle races
 Bass fishermen are getting their rods and lines ready for their annual sport
 Arthur MoIler and family of New Rochelle, N. Y, are visiting at August Wilson's for several weeks
 Charles H. Corey is putting in a new water system which includes a large tank which will be filled by a gasoline engine. He Is erecting a new building for a grist mill and other purposes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
WOODSTOCK
Thoughtful Address by Judge E. M
 Warner-Juiy Visiters.

Judge Edgar M. Warner of Putnam, spoke at the Christian Endeavor meet ing Sunday evening on The Quiet Hour.
 Mrs. Marcus Wood is visiting rela- tfves in Putnam.
 MT. and Mrs. George Spalding have been guests of Miss Emma Spaldine Miss Amy Kendall is home rom her work in Tampa, Fla
 Arrive From Staten Island.
 Philip R. Dean and family of Staten Island are at their summer home.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry T. Child have been visiting in Brookline, Mass
 Rev Fl. M. Lawson of North Ash ford preached at the Congregations. church Sunday morning.
 Miss Edith H. Hall of Philadelphia is at E. R. Halls.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
RAWSON

Mrs. D. Berggred was in Willimantic Wednesday.
 Miss Sadie Fitzgerald returned to Willimantic Thursday after spending several days at her home here
 MT and Mrs R. F.. Baker spent the Fourth at Rocky Point
 Miss Julia Daley of WilIimantic visited Miss Sadie Fitzgerald over the Fourth.
 I. W. Hammond and daughter spent Sunday in Brooklyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
STAFFORD
Fifty Assemble For Baker Reunion- Mrs. William Lonshead Enters sani- fariun,


 Miss Mildred webster is recovering from an attack of appendicitis.
 Miss Annie Brown is the guest o1 friends on Block Island for a week
 Mrs. J. W. Capen of Dorchasters Mass, is the guest of her cousin. Mrs. James Sibley.
 Mrs. J. w. Robinson and daughter.l Ethel, leave tomorrow for a fortnight's stay at Block Island
 Miss Rachel Glover, Miss Euphemiaa Dohsonare attending the Y- P. C. Us convention being held in Boston Miss Louisa Wobbecke is the guest for a week of friends in Concord. from which place she will go to Hyanniss Mass, to attend a summer school
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Thompson and Hartford were guests over the Fourth of MT. and Mrs. J. B. Hough-
 Homer Lord Place ssId.
 Miss Mary Lord of Acworth. N- H.. is the guest of Mrs George Beard The place known as the Homer Lord place has been sold to John Smith
 Mrs. William Longhead was taken to the sanitarium in Enfield last Thursday. Mrs. Longhead has been in poor health for a long time.
 Baker Reunion.
 The annual Baker reunion was held July 4th, at the Bachelder homestead. About 0Ily reiaIlNeS anu LlcnuS gam cred to enjoy the holiday. Dinner was served on the lawn. after which the group was photographed Among those present were Dr. F. IF. Bachelder of Boston, Mrs. 1etitia Wiley Todd of North Haven, MT. and Mrs. Henry Thorpe, Hartford; Mrs. Emeha Baker Walbridge and two daughters of Staff ford: Earl WaIbridge and Miss Sadie Kennedy of Mystic; MT. and Mrs. Ly- man SQuires and son of West Willing | ton; Mir. and Mrs. A J. Hedges and | family of Worcester, Mass; MT. and | Mrs R. L. Walbridge and two sons of | Wales; MT and Mrs. Emory Phelps and family of Talcottville; William Wi. Phelps of Worcester; MT. and Mrs. Matthias Heck and family of Unionl MT. and Mrs. Efwin Phelps; Nr and ! Mrs Benjamin Phelps and family of | Staffordville; Mir. and Mrs. George Heck and family of Union; Frederick Glover of Stafford; Misses Gladys and Myrtle Phelps of East Milton. Mass Mir. and Mrs. Henry Smith of Rich- ford, Vt, have been spending a week with MT. and Mrs. Alex Barrows.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
New London County
MOHEGAN

On account of the cook being i'll. the Mohegan bakeshop is closed.
 Mrs. J. Bur1k is sick.
 Mrs. Grimm and daughter of Groton, visited Mrs. Hunter first of the week. Charles Burdick of Moosup. who has been visiting his aunt, Mrs Lizzie Fowler has returned home.
 Mrs, Gertrude Harris of Norwich, called in Mohegan Sunday.
 Mrs. George FIemming and Miss G. Halder spent the Fourth at Ocean Beach.
 Doris Fowler and Beatrice Fowler are i'll.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
PACKER

Mrs. Mary Bishop, from South Plain field was visiting friends here Satur- day.
 Mrs Martha Johnson has been en- ter.aining her sister and the 1atter's husband, tMr and Mrs. Sherman from Pawtucket.
 Miss Hattie Phillips entertained MT and Mrs. Elywn Clark and daughter Barbra. and a friend from Troy, N. Y- Sunday.
 Miss Hattie Phillips and Mrs. lilly was in Norwich recently
 The body of Mrs. Martha Preston oi Hartford was brought here for burial Saturday. Mrs Preston was an old resident of this place.
 Elmer Tarbox of Jewett City and Byron Haskell off Plainfield spent Sun- day with MT. and Mrs. Fred Haskell
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
WESTMINSTER
Death of Mrs. Louise Medbury-calI
 to Massachusetts Pastor.

The Rev. J, O.. Barrows of Norwich Town, preached here Sunday Mrs. Louisa Medbury died Friday Rev. Mir. Carter of P1ainheid officiated at the burial service. which was al Central Village.
 Mrs Anna Powers who has been visiting Mrs. Tomelson has return ed to her home in Norwich
 The Rev. William Harrison Raymond will move his furniture from s&e par sonage to a Wtllimantic storage house His wife and daughter are going witt him to Douglas Camp grounds. The pastor will not resume a charge until he has recuperated, probably some time in September.
 Clfn Raymond started on his triI west Tuesday.
 Massachusetts, Pastor Called.
 A call has been extended to Rev Mir. Andrews of Massachusetts to the partorate at the Congregational church
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

1fA and Hdrs Edgar S. Lincoln of Wnesrbury were visitors & few days over the Fourth at Jared W. LAn- eofuss.
 Mir. end Mrs. Wallace Mcknight of North Coventry. visited over Sunday at Rev, H. c. Mca1nights.
 nfH and Mrs. Winfield J. Phillips Ezra Fl. Arnold, Miss Ruth Snow and 44E and Mrs W. B. Gallup attended tho clam bafke in Scotland on the Fourth
 sosesst From Waterbury.
 Rev. H. C. Mcknight gave his con @FseRt5on one of his best sermons last SnndMy. feature of the singing was Fwo finely rendered coutralto solos &1gas Only, and Entre2t Me Not to Leave Thee. (6ong of Ruth) by Mrs George Brown. of Waterbury. that was much enjoyed
 Mrs, Helen A Wftter and Mrs. K. IT. Hannifn Of Hartford, are spending July. ef J. Wilbur Lanphear's
 MrH. George Brown of Waterbury. hes been guest at Dr. WffAam E, Fefrs summer home
 Trip to Canada,
 Miss Mabel A. Lanphear accn~n panied by her friend Miss Medfury of P1sinfieid, started this week on d ten days trip to include Niagara Fails Montreal. and other places in Canada Q ean on the St. Lawrence liver and heme by Boston.
 Mr. Wesley Howard, musical instr,,o- tor in the Indianapolis Conservatory of Mun1c, and his bride are@spending A few vzeesks at GeGorge B. Towards
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
ASHFORD
Temperance Sermon By Rev. Walter LanPhear-Piazza Dinners on the Holiday.

EduE>ncdr-FfaZza 0I0nefS on the
 Holiday.
 Rev. Walter E. Lanphear of Hart ford gave a very interesting lecture .n the chapel Thursday night. in the m terests of Temperance.
 Fourteen young ladies from Eastford and other places have been camping at the Tatem cottage. at Crystal Lake
 On Fourth of July MT. Williams served 8 clam dinner on the hotel piazza
 Attended Monument Unveiling.
 Lyman Briggs and Mir Dean attend ed the unyeiling of the Soldiers Mon ument in Southbridge. the Fourth. N Miss Gurney of New York has ar- rived at her summer home for the sea- son, making the trip in her automobile.
 Mss Grace Lawton is spending a month with her brother in Southbridge
 Mrs Henry Travis of Newark N J., Is the guest Of her sister, Mrs. Elisha Perry.
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the M E. church met at the parsonage, Thurs day afternoon.
 c1iffprd Bowen has purchased a new ear.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Miss Cora Kenyon and a friend from Wi1limantic spent Monday with Mrs Allen W. Kenyon.
 Miss Martha Clhipman who has been visiting ct Stephen Slingsby,s return ed home Wednesday.
 Mrs. Cora Barrett entertained her niece over Sunday.
 Ansel Gtahl entertained friends over the F'0uFth.
 Mrs. Leonard and daughter, Miss have returned to their summer homo her from Brooklyn N Y
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ing his grandmother, Mrs. Wilder Smith.
 Miss Lillian Loyden is visiting her cousin. Miss Vera Jewett-
 MT. and Mrs. Fl. B. Hill are ait their bungalow for the summer.
 H c. Mills, who has visited the Clapp farm for the past few years, has moved onto the Common place.
 MT and Mrs Beard of Bridgeport, and MT. and Mrs. Brenn of Scotland spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Pearle.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

Mir. and Mrs. II. W. Pierce are spending the week with Miss Ida SanHer.
 Henry Towe who disappeared last Wednesday has not been heard from annual ssle last Thursday and cleared tso.
 MT and Mrs 6. W. Bowen left for Europe last Monday. MT. and Mrs. BeaEer have frlendsct
 My. and Mrs. BeaEer have friends 6om Neg xerk visiting them.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
NORTH STERLING
Lawn Party at the Parsonaae-Bass
 Fishing Season at Hand.

Mir. and Mrs. Henry H. Crowell are on trip on Cape Cod. staying at We'll fleet. They will spend a few days a; Oak Bluffs on their way home.
 Deioss Wood of Danielsan spent the Fourth with his father, N. J. Wood. Norwich and witnessed the motorcycle races
 The weather has been bad for the famers to get their hay crop.
 Many at La~r Party.
 The lawn party held at the parson.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
WindhaIn County
BROOKLYN

Dead Man From Voluntown Buried By seIectman - Observance of the Fourth.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
CENTRAL VILLAGE

The kfnu's Daughters Rald PicnIe-- Mrss Judsor Gardner Returns From Backus Hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
HAMPTON
Friands WsieoH.s Back Dr.. A. D, Maroh-Given Surprise Reception.

sVdt <@tV~H CsH PFtSS ffucgptsgR.
 Jos. W. Clark has gone to West Hampton beach, where he will spend the sunarner with his daughters
 Dr. A. ID, Massh, former resident of this tasra was giEen q reception at Chelsea mn last Monday evening. It was a eeappiete surprise to the doctor His friends are glad to knew that hs will make a permanent residence hsrs sometime In the early fall,
 Maater c. Bradford Eelles Ia vtnff-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
CANTERBURY GREEN
clsildran's Sing at Patriots' Day serv.
 lce--The Weeks visiters.

The communion of the Lords Sup per will he celehrated sunday morn-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
CHAPLIN

e4easday vssfeors- Singer From Water.
 bury At Church Service.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
EKONK 

Dedication of Baptist Church on Sterling HHI-Many Blueberry Pick
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

Adn aad Mrs. Leon Iezanklln of Prog-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-03-27
We Apologize!

Seymour complains
Justice for putting him In the
towi That he refused
stocked the wanted it,
We apologize. There shade difference.
made his three
and Mills known to be opposed consutonay
h that after they in they both
being consistent opposing until he got his fixed
wanted and
got all removed who had fought him.
Seymours first violation of civil
the health office taken from the office of the
attorney OF the T. r. P instead of the civil service list
She good all right and the has been
generally getting pretty
service has been evidence when hit his
In his department
Every the employees
thrown out bodily by office
standing they civil service.
He voted to take the employees departments
under civil service He fought putting own
under civil service the charter amendments
plain that the combined his
tion
The mayors attitude civil service has been the big joke
ut the city hall for three
But he does not deserve cassed with Mills
Mills opposed to when he went and actually
and is make civil service
the he wanswhe Seymour civil he
went In but has kicked in the ribs ntereed with
his whims.
We this correction will both
emen and the will feel better chasing him
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-03-27

The old combine Mills getting together
again for mutual protection
Last fall the council political purposes
10 cent rebate light bills paid before the 18th of each month
beginning with March bills
The waiting until big
of the winter are and the would election
and figured this might help aay the evident
minaton of the public the hall.
Now when the time
going to make lot of that
toer will not be able to check the This
moor for fraud
The controller
its ordinance. The council Tuesday to do 1t.
of the
of Lawson the campaign declared reducing
Lawson bosses decided he
went to Mills Woods lined and it given that
the ordinance introduced Wednesday is killed.
Woods Lawson will knock 1t
is important whether light bills
1t important, however,
old combine getting working shape
coming election. And remains
to that combination election day
There growing suspicion that the
they of it. getting o put
effectua uietus this idea of combinations the city
for political
There sides of rebating
Hight IL Is not done fund be built that would
possible to off the debt Then the light
could be cut point where would something
the people would of interest payment.
- ONE swat is worth 1000 midsummer.
GREAT Pacific climate Bradford veteran
aged 49, charged with bigamy, at Los Angeles.
OUT Of hospital going
to Trinidad which will the entire militia Colorado
BILE in its boots. =
PRINCE HENRY of has gone on a visit to South
Dat h.
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CHAPTER VII

After all, there was nothing
sensational about Mr.. Ladley's re-
turn. He came at eight o'clock
that night, fresh-shaved and with
his hair cut, and, although he had
latchkey, he rang the door bell.
/ knew his ring, and l thought 1t
no harm to carry an old razor of
Mr.. Pitman's with the blade open
and folded back on the handle,
the way the colored people use
them, in my left hand.
But l saw at once that he
meant no mischief.
Good evening"" he said, and
put out his hand. / jumped back,
until l saw there was nothing in
1t and that he only meant to shake
hands. l didn't do 1t; l might
have to take him in, and make his
bed, and cook his meals, but | did
not have to shake hands with him.
you, tool" he said, looking at
me with what / suppose he meant
to be reproachful look. But he
could no more put an expression
of that sort in his eyes than a
fish could. 81 suppose, then,
there is no use asking II l may
have my old room? The front
room. l won't need two.
! didn't want him, and he must
have seen it. But 1 took him.
"You may have it, as far as I'm
concerned" said. But you'll
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-03-27
Get MUSTEROLE TODAY
for Lumbago!

It's an amazingly quick relief
And it's so cay to use.
You just rub MUSTERoLE in
briskly, and presto, the pain Ii
gone-a delicious, soothing com.
fort comes to take it's place.
MUSTEROLE is a clean, white
ointment, made with oil of mus
tard. Use 1t instead of mustard
plaster. VIII not blister.
Doctors and nurses use MUS
TEROLE and recommend it tt
their patients.
They will gladly tell you what
relief it gives from Sore Throat
Bronchitis, Group, Stiff Neck
Asthma, Neuralgia, Congestion
Pleurisy, Rheumatism, Lumbago
Pains and Aches of the Back Of
Joints, Sprains, Sore Muscles
Bruises, Chilblains, Frosted Feet
Colds of the Chest Git prevents
Pneumonia.)
At your druggists, in Csc and
soc jars, and special large hos
pital size for $3.50.
Accept no substitute. If your
druggist cannot supply you, sent
25c or soc to the MUSTEROLE
Company, Cleveland, Ohio, and
we will mail you a jar, postage
prepaid. (57)
DR.. J. j. Gordon, a we'll known
Detroit Physician says, Muster.
ole is invaluable in my practice
and my home"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-03-27

FRINGE HENRY has a visit to South
America Bet he ecturing hosts
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-03-27

ment must be watched. Little
Marie has thrived especially well
on DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin.
Mr.. Dey considers 1t the right lax
alive for young and old and has
found none better for young
children.
The use OF DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin will teach you to avoid
cathartics, salts and pills as they
are too harsh for the majority and
their effect is only temporary.
Syrup Pepsin brings permanent
results, and It can be convenient
ly obtained of any nearby drug
glst at fifty cents and one dollar
a bottle. Results are always
guaranteed or money will be re-
funded.
Families wishing to try a free
sample bottle can obtain 1t post
paid by addressing DR.. w. B.
Caldwell. 419 Washington St.
Monticello, Ill. A postal card
with your name and address on it
will do.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-03-27

OUT OF hospital "Mother Jones declares she's
TRINIDAD which will the entire militia Colorado
BILE In its boots.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-03-27

| mot she. Ladley. He'll bt
out this evening, and he'll prob
ably be around for his Clothes"
! felt my knees waver, as they
always did when he was spoken
of.
HE may want to stay here
said Mr.. Graves. "In fact,
think that's just what he will
want"
mot here" I protested. "The
very thought of him makes me
quake"
If he comes here, better take
MIN In. want to know where he
l tried to say that / wouldn't
have him, but the old habit OF
the ward asserted itself. From
taxing a bottle of beer or a slice
or pie, to telling one where one
might or might not live, the police
were autocrats in that neighbour
mood. And, respectable woman
that am, my neighbors' fears OF
the 'front.' office have infected me-
All right, Mr.. Graves"
said.
He pushed the parlor door open
and looked in, whistling. "This is
the place, isn't it,"
Yes. But 1t was upstairs that
he"
Il see Tall woman. Mrs. Lad
ley?"
Tall and blond. Very airy in
her manner"
He nodded and still stood
looking In and whistling. "Never
heard her speak of a town named
Horner, did your"
Homer? No."
II see." He turned and wan
dered out again into the hall, stiff
whistling. At the door, however.
he stopped and turned. Look
anything like this?" he asked.
and held out one of his hands.
with a small kodak picture on
the palm.
1t was a snapshot of chill
dren's frolic in village street,
with some onlookers in the back
ground. Around one of the
heads had been drawn a circle in
pencil. l took 1t to the gas let
and looked at 1t closely. 1t was a
tall woman with a hat on, not un-
like Jennie Brice. She was look
Ing over the crowd, and l could
see only her face, and that in
shadow. l shook my head.
Il thought not" he said. eve
have a lot of stage pictures of her.
but what with false hair and their
being retouched beyond recogni-
ton, they don't amount to much. "
He started out, and stopped on the
doorstep to light a cigar.
Take him on IL he comes" he
said. And keep your eyes open.
Feed him well, and he won't kill
you!"
had plenty to think of when |
was cooking Mr.. Reynolds sup
per: the chance that l might
have Mr.. Ladley again, and the
woman at Horner. For it had
come to me like a flash, as Mr..
Graves left, that the 'Horn-" on
the paper slip might have been
"Horner."
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CONTINUED From Yosterday.)

CONTINUED From YNsterday.)
Mr.. Reynolds came In at clever
o'clock. ! was reused when he
banged his door. That was all
knew until morning. The sur
on my face wakened me. Peter
In his basket, lifted his head as
moved, and thumped his 9htaf
against his pillow in greeting.
put on a wrapper. and called Mr.
Reynolds by knocking at his door
Then l went on to the front room
The door was closed, and some
one beyond was grooming. My
heart stood still, and then raced
on. / opened the door and looked
In.
Mr.. Holcombe was on the bed
fully dressed. He had a wet tow
ell around his head, and his face
looked swollen and puffy. He
opened one eye and looked at me.
what a night" he groaned.
What happened! What did
you find?"
He groaned again. "Find!"
he said. Nothing, except that
there was something wrong with
that whisky. It poisoned me. ]
haven't been out of the housed"
So for that day. at least, Mr..
Ladley became Mr.. Holcombe
again, and as such accepted ice in
quantities, a mustard plaster over
his stomach and considerable
nursing. BY evening he was bet
ter, but although he clearly in
tended to stay on, he said nothing
about changing his identity again,
and l was glad enough. The very
name Of Ladley was horrible to
me.
The river went down almost
entirely that day, although there
was still considerable water in
the cellars. 1t takes time to get
rid of that. The lower floors
showed nothing suspicious. The
papers were ruined, Of course.
the doors warped and sprung, and
the floors coated with mud and
debris. Terry came in the after
noon, and together we hung the
dining-room rug out to dry in the
sun.
AS l was coming in, I looked
over at the Mcguire yard. Molly
Mcguire was there, and her chill
dren around her, gaping. Molly
was hanging out to dry a sodden
fur coat, that had once been
striped, brown and gray.
l went over after breakfast and
claimed the coat as belonging TO
Mrs. Ladley. But she refused to
give 1t up. There is a sort OF
unwritten law concerning the sal
wage of flood articles, and l had
to leave the coat, as l had my
kitchen chair. But it was Mrs
Ladley's, beyond a doubt. a.
| shuddered when | thought
how it had probably got into the
water. And yet it was curious
too, for IL she had it on, how did
it get loose to go floating around
Molly Maguire's yard? And II
she had not worn 1t, how did II
get in the water?