Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-21

Mrs Hurd had her hands in the dough when the front doorben rang. Three times that morning she had answered visitors who wished to be told about the vacant flat above. al- though full information concerning that apartment was written on the aFor Rent sign fastened on the yes- tf1oule door But Mrs. Hurd was kind- ly by nature and, having relieved her hands of surplus flour, she hastened fo answer another mSiStent ring.
 Good morningl" beamed short stout woman, with red cheeks and a complete garden of red roses on the crown of her small hat. 9immy, stop kicking mamma while I ask the nice lady about the flat The women ass grabbed the small boy who stood be- side her and jerked him to his feet. E
 sTs 1t the second flat that's to rent?s
 Mrs Hurd nodded pleasantly.
 'T saw a. sign in the window, but you can't always tell from a sign, even if the place does look empty. How Six. YouM find the price and everything on the vestibule door"
 T read the sign when I came up the steps, said the woman, '0ut It's more satisfactory to ask. Jimmy, stop biting mamma's hand with your sharp little teeth. He's such a good boy, Jimmy is! He always does as his mamma tells him. Do you own the place, ma'am?"
 the big building on the corner. He will show you the apartment"
 Apartment sounds much more tony than faL.' The woman snatched her hand away from the carnivorous Jimmy or I'll give you to the lady She appealed to Mrs. Hurd with a smile He gets kinda fused when he's in company, Jimmy does. As was going to tell you. my sister lives 1 fiat an apartmenti' Her place Is steam heated. I suppose this is steam heated?' %
 l "Yes''
 Are the rooms all Ight?''
 Mrs Hurd inclined her head. The woman leaned over with confden- tfal air. What did the last people
 move out for?"
 Mrs. Hurd hesitated. 'sRea11y
 she began.
 "oh, I see! Excuse me for asking
 I thought you'd be more honest witE me-the agents never will tell you Of course, wouldn't care to look al Il "a apartment that wasn't, You under.
 stand. How much is the rent?" Again Mrs. Hurd hesitated T be-
 lieve MT. Baer-
 l -Ou, yes 1OQ Q ! dotACS1 IIAAAA Some people just can't help oeinG close mouthed. But, of course, Tn not offended. I tell my my husband ; , real lady can't be offended. Jimmy you take this bag of candy and sta! with the pretty lady while nnanm;
 finds the agent. He's just the incest company, Ma'am! I wouldn't 1eay him with everybody. But I can SC , you're used to children. Maybe you'' ] better unTbutton his coat" The mother of Jimmy waddle l away smiling benefciently, as on who had done a kindness. When he small son voiced an indignant pro
 test at her departure she paused lon enough to say; If you amuse hin 3 ma am, he'll soon forget. I don't fix 3 to have him cry-it spells his swee t little voice."
 l Mrs. Hurd found it impossible t 2 persuade Jimmy to leave the vestioul e and remained with him awaiting hi
 parents return. But when minute
 had heightened into what scene 5 hours, enIivened by Jinny's vigorou . kicks on the doors and intermitteT
 yells, that lusty youth was fnaH 6 coaxed indoors by the promise of
 coolxy. Her small charge settled wit plate of these delights, Mrs Hur ventured to turn her attention to tn