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any of the doubtful states.

Virtually all the States where the
result is close are carried in Hughes
column and for that reasonthe Dem
Gratis profess to be not apDrehensive
that any oyerturning could come from
a recount.
Chairman Wilcox included Califor-
MIA, New Mexico, North Dakota, New
Hampshire and Minnesota in his list
of states where recounts undoubtedly
would be demanded.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-11-09
WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS
ADVANCE THEIR PRICES

The weekly papers have advanced
their prices from $1.00 to $500 in
many instances. The Times will try
it awhile at only $1.50 the year. The
advance in price of paper of all kinds
is tn ecause. Subscribe for your
home paper and support it, You are
not a true citizen If you don't
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-11-09
MIR. HUGHES CAST
BALLOT NUMBER 1s

New York. Nov. T.-Charles f.
Hughes voted at 7:05 this morning
in a small laundry near his hotel. His
ballot was numbered thirteen, which
he declared was his lucqy number.
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ELECTION
RETURNS
Electoral College Vote

New York, Nov. 9.-The electoral
college seemed to stand as fololws.
based on returns received by The As
seciated Press:
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-11-09

Of all the nations the United States
alone allows the use of white phos-
chorus In making matches.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-30
FOUR HUNDRED LOST
when VESSEL SINKS

Petrograd. June 24-Four hundred
persons lost their lives, according to
latest reports, when the Russian pas.
senger steamer Mercury was sunk in
the Black sea by a mine. The total
number of persons aboard the steamer
was approximately $50.
Survivors tell narrowing stories. All
available steamers and tugs fastened
from Odessa and rescued the survivors
clinging to lifebelts and wreckage.
Five were taken from the masthead a
few feet above the water Many wom-
en- still clasped babies in their arms.
The passenger steamer Kniazpotem-
kin had just preceded the Mercury and
although aware of the disaster the
passengers forcibly prevented its cap
tain from putting back to give aid.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-30
HOLDS BIG CONCERN
IS VIOLATING Law

New York, June 27.-Dissolutlon of
the Corn Products Refining company
and its allied concerns as an illegal
combination in restraint Of trade was
directed by Federal Judge Learned N
Hand in decision filed sustaining
the complaint of the government.
Under the decree the federal trade
commission. acting as master in
chancery. will arrange the details for
the dissolution This is the first time
the commission has been called upon
by court to act in such a capacity.
The Corn Products Refining com.
pany is an $4,000, 900 corporation with
plants in New York, Illinois and other
states
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-30
Carranza May Make
Prompt Reply.
WILL SEIZE RAILWAYS
First Act Of Military if Wei
Breaks Out.

Washington. June 27-The UnitaA
States now Is waiting for Carransa's
final word in reply to the note ~
demanding release of the priso1Qgs
taken At Carrizal and formal dis
matte announcement Of intentions,
The note has reached Mexico CITY.
Special Agent Rodgers reported ~
receipt, adding that he had failed n
his hrst efforts to place it In the hands
Of the Carranza minister Of foreign q.
fairs.
Undoubtedly it has since been Dc.
livered.
President Wilson. expects a reply 70
his demands within the next day or
50 at the most
What its nature will be is not known.
II it Is a refusal the president will
take the matter before congress and
ask authority to take whatever steps
he may regard as necessary.
Officials Of the administration have
taken into consideration the possible
fly that CarranZa may make his an
swer a declaration Of war and thN
concentration of CarTanza troops In
the vicinity of chihuahua City, where
the American troops Ire being held. IL
regarded as ominous.
The Mexican embassy. however.
holds out the hope that Carranza will
seek to avoid clash.
Meanwhile both congress and the
war department put new urgency into
their preparations for war.
There were Indications that should
. formal break occur toward the end
Of the week every possible precau-
tonary step will have been taken.
Administration officials are expect
ing to have a force Of at least $1,000
national guardsmen on the border
within two weeks.
II hostilities begin it is planned b
have the American forces seize IN
railroads in Northern Mexico.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-30
MISSION A PEACEFUL ONE
Pershins's Officers Say Attack Waa
Unustifable.

Field Headquarters, June q (by
wireless to Columbus, n. Nit was
both a peaceful and permissible mis-
sion on which the two troops of the
Tenth cavalry commanded by Captain
Charles r. Boyd were engaged when
they fought Carranza troops at Car
rial last Wednesday, according to the
view expressed by officers with Cen
eral Pershing'S column.
1t was peaceful. they declared, be
cause all the United States troops
campaigning had been done in expec
tation Of cooperation by CarranZistaA
and permissible because no limitation
had been agreed upon by the two gov
ernments. which would restrict pa
trolling by the Americans.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-30
ALFALFA IS READY TO CUT
General Crop Conditions in the West
ern Dakotas First Class.

Rapid City, S. D., June 27.-Crop
conditions in Pennington county were
never more promising than at present.
Copious rains have put the ground in
excellent condition. Alfalfa is ready
for its first cutting and with week
or ten days of good weather the farm
ers will gather one of the hest crops
of hay they have ever put up. Taa
growth is especially rank. If the sea-
son is reasonably dry from now on
q good crop of seed will result. ~. II
the rains continue the second and
third cutting will have to go for hay.
Pasturage is far above average sad
live stock is in splendid condition.
Spring wheat. as well as cther My
grain, has made a wonderful G-H~fh,
The stalks are exceptionally bsa
and the grain viii bogir to h~5i j
few days 1t ic above the COP asst
season. The potato crop is "-owirs
nicely. Corn, owing to the cool wea J..
er. is very backward.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-30
TwENTY-THREE ARE DEAD
known Victims Of Mexican Trap n
Carrizal,

Field Headquarters in Mexico (by
wireless to Columbus, N. NJ, June I'D
-Twenty-three American soldiers are
known to have lost their lives on the
battlefield at Carrizal, according to
a report to General Pershing from Ma
jor Jenkins. commanding the Eleventh
cavalry column, ordered to scout the
country in that vicinity for survivors.
Major Jenkins reports two squad
rons of the Eleventh cavalry are con-
tir,Iing their search for survivors Of
C and X troops of the Tenth. and in
dicates that at the time he filed his
report none of the Mexican troops had
been encountered.
None of the men who were in the
fight at Carrizal remains unaccounted
for OF the total of eighty-four men in
the two troops. one officer and forty
three enlisted men have returned.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-30
DEFENSIVE WORKS ERECTED
Naeo, Ariz., Being Fortified by United
States Troops.

Naco, Ariz., June 27.-United States
soldiers are erecting line Of breast
works near the United States immi-
grafton ONCE. This action was takSa
following reports considered authentic
that 1900 Mexican troops were within
q few miles of Naco, Sonora.
Soldiers constructed the defensive
line on the border with sacks Of sand.
They made no effort to dig trenches
Two troops of cavalry and one con.
pany of infantry. comprising about 200
men, are on guard here.
Citizens of Naco have begun the or
guards. They also sent telegram to
General r. p. Davis at Douglas ask.
ing that more troops be sent.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-30
CHICAGO Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, June 26.-Wheat-July, ST.
O1k: Sept, s1.04ss: Dec. $1.07A
Corn-July, 7Skc; Sept. 72lsc: Dec.
61Ac. Oats-July, 1850; Sept. 3Sc;
Dec, 4Oc. Pork-July, $24.75; Sept.
$24371s. Butter-Creameries, 25@29c.
Eggs-1Sh @21c. Poultry = Springs.
24026c: fowls, 1910
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-30
South St. Paul Live Stock.

South St Paul. June 26.-Cattle-
Receipts. 1890: steers, $6.00@1O.50;
cows and heifers. $5.00@s50; calves,
s5.5OG11.00; stockers and feeders. $4.-
75@7.75. Hogs-Receipts, 1880;
range. s9.S5G9.65 Sheep-Receipts.
700; lambs. s525I9.25: wethers, S..
OO67.5O; ewes, $3.50
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-30
Minneapolis Grain.

Minneapolis. June 26.-Wheat-July,
$106A; Sept, $1.07h; Dec. S1.OS&
Cash close on track: No. hard. ST.
1914; No. 1 Northern. S1.07A al .09% ::
No. 2 Northern. S1.0S@1.07A; No. 3
Northern. 97Ac@s1OsA; No. yell
low corn, 75676c; No. white oats.
37N M3Snc; flax. S1.79L
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-30
CHICAGO Live Stock.

Chicago. June 6.-Cattle-Receipts,
$4,000; steers, s7.5O111.4O: cows and
heifers. S37519.75: calves, SS.50112.-
90. Hogs-Receipts, $4,000; light, So
10000: mixed. $500 1000: heavy.
1885 G1).05; rough, 1885 9.5s pigs.
$7.60GY92G. Sheep-Receipts. 10000;
native. s7.00IS.O0; lambs. S7,50q
$50.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-30
st. Paul Grain.

ST Paul, June 26.-Wheat-No. I
Northern, s1.O7h61121s; No. 2
Northern, s1.O3A @1O7A; No. Mon
tana hard. s1.OOA 61.O2A; corn. 759
76c; oats, 37k case; barley, e3@72c;
rye, 94G95c; flax, s1.7Sls.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-30
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, June 26.-Wheat-On track
and to arrive. No. 1 hard, sl1O1s; No
1 Northern, $109k; No. 2 Northern,
$l.O3% @1.OS5s Flax-On track and
to arrive. S177A.
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''TheCrevice"
By VIM. ]. Burns and Isabel Ostrander

It would have appeared curious
therefore, that the lurking figure fol-
lowed the bank-clerk almost to his
lodgings, had 1t not been for the fact
that just before Jefferson Place was
reached the figure sided up to Hicks
side and whispered:
mo news yet, Morrid. Pennold
went this morning to old Loui the
Grabber and tried to borrow money
from him, but didn't get it. heard the
whole talk. Then he went to Tanbark
Pete's and got ten-spot. After that,
he divided his time between two
saloons, where he played dominoes
and pinochle, and his own house. I've
got to report TO II. B. when I'm sure
the subject Is safe for the night. Have
you found anything YETI"
Only that I've got him on the run.
II he knows where our man Ii, Suraci,
he'll go after him in day or two.
Meantime, tell II. B., in case don't
get chance to let him know, that the
securities stunt went, all right. and
my end of it is O. K"
The next day. and the following,
Pennold did indeed set for the young
Italian detective swift pace. He de-
parted upon long ranbles. which
started briskly and ended aimlessly;
he called upon harmless and tedious
acquaintances, from Jamaica to Ford
ham; he went-apparently and osten-
tatiously to look for a position as
janitor--to many office-buildings in
lower Manhatten, which he invariably
entered and left by different doors.
In the evenings he sat blandly upon
his own stoop, smoking and chatting
amiably II monosyllabically with his
wife and their new-found friend,
Alfred Hicks, while his indefatigable
shadow glowered apparently unnotic.
ed from the gloom of the ailanthus
tree.
On Thursday morning. however
Pennofd betook himself leisurely to
the nearest subway station. and there
the real trial of strength between him
and his unseen antagonist began
From the Brooklyn Bridge station he
rode to the Grand Central; then with
a speed which belied his physical ap
pearance, he raced across the bridge
to the downtown platform, and caught
a train for Fourteenth street-theD to
the Grand Central, again to Ninety
sixth. and so on, doubling from station
to station until he felt that he must
be entirely secure from pursuit.
He alighted at length at station
far up in the Bronx. and after looking
about he started off toward the west
where the mushroom growth Of the
new city sprang up in rows of rococco
brick and stone houses with GASES Of
green fields and open lots between
He turned up a little lane of tiny
frame houses. each set in it's trim gar
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-31

de-, CHI. 2, i t. in next 3rd, repeat to
shell, shell into shell, repeat 9Th row,
turn.
9th Row-Same as 7th row to end
Of shell, t. in top of last t. before
she'll on Sth row, CHI. 5, 1 dc. in GEN.
ter of LIST sp., repeat around whole
point, turn.
10th ROw-Chain s, picot, ch. 2.
dc. in center of last 5 CHI, repeat to
shell, shell into shell and repeat Sth
row. This completes one point; pro-
coed as in LIST row.
Cloverleaf Edging.
DY following the instructions you
X can duplicate this dainty pat
tern which is favored by all cro-
Chef workers.
Chain "a.
LIST Row-1t in 4th st, from hook,
t. in next SITS, Oh. 2, skip 2 SITS,
/ t., CHI. 2, skip 2 SITS. t. in next ST.,
CHI. 2. t. in same St, forming shell.
CHI. 2. 1 t., CHI. 2. 1. t., CHI. 9. t. in
end Of CHI. "a, CHI. 3, t. in same place.
repeat twice, turn.
End Row-Ch. l, l dc. in first CHI. OF
2, 3 t. in same CHI, dc. in same, CHI.
repeat in the other 2 chs. CHI. 9, l t.
in End st. Of LIST oh. of CHI. 2, shell
into she'll, CHI. 2, l t., CHI 2, 3 t., turn.
Rows 8, 4, and 6-same as End
and 3rd. increasing spaces 1 each
! time.
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wo Sisters

.Oh, how I hate it ALL. she muir
INJURED, as she reached the floor on
which was the room occupied by Julia
and herself. She was in a distinctly
bad humor as she entered the dingy
chamber Julia was lying on her led,
and in a chair by the window was
the ample form of Mrs. Halloran.
Well, l Co declared" exclaimed this
latter parsonage as Caryl appeared,
but Julia checked any further out
bursts.
Mrs. Halloran." she said beseech-
ingly, getting up from the bed, would
you mind leaving me and my sister
alone for a little while now? Thank
yol for all you have done. I am very
grateful"
the room, but as she passed Caryl
she gave a scornful look of which
Caryl herself pre- ;nded to be entirely
unconscious. Walking to the bureau
she took off her veil and had removed
her hat and gloves before she spoke
to her sister.
What's the tier. judy" she
asked indifferently. Got another OF
your headaches"
Where have you been?" queried
the older girl gravely, ignoring the
question asked her.
At the serious tone and manner
Caryl looked dismayed, and a sudden
guilty fear kept her silent.
Where have you been, Caryl," re-
peated Julia slowly.
With gesture of impotence the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-31

After a series of careful expert
ments and tests at the Invalid's Hotel
and Surgical Institute. Buffalo, \. Y.
covering many years-Dr. Pierce, the
medical director of that hospital made
announcement that he could prove
that a medicine which he called
"ANURIC" was the best uric acid SOL
vent now to be had AS a remedy for
those easily recognized symptoms of
inflamation-as scalding urine, back
ache and frequent urination, as we'll
as sediment in the urine, or if uric
aciG in the blood has caused rheuma-
tism. lumbago, sciatica, govt, it is
simply wonderful how quickly An
uric" acts: causing the pains and
stiffness to rapidly disappear
Swollen hands, ankles, feet are due
to dropsical condition, often caused
by disordereL kidneys. Naturally when
the kidneys are deranged the blood is
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-31
A Famous Physicians
Wonderful Discovery

filled with poisonous waste matter,
which settles in the feet, ankles and
wrists; or under the eyes in bag-like
formations.
It is just as necessary to keep the
kidneys acting properly as to keep the
bowels active.
The very best possible way to take
care of yourself is to take a glass of
hot water before meals and an Anu
ric" tablet In this way it is readily
dissolved with the food, picked up by
the blood and finally reached the kid
neys. where it has a tonic effect in
rebuilding those organs.
Step into the drug store and ask for
q 50-cent package of "Anuric," or send
DR.. Pierce 10c for trial pckg. "Anuric'
many times more potent than lithia.
eliminates uric acid as hot water
melts sugar. A short trial will con
vince you.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-31

You look so WE'LL" You must have
had wonderful trip I've never seen
YOU with so much color" enthused,
Mrs. Stevens. Then as she took OH
her things in Warren's room: What
a quaint old bedspread! Did you get
this while you were gone?
"Oh, no; haven't you seen that be-
fore? But I did get some interesting
old things in Quebec. Well go into
the library"
But even the alluring absorption OF
showing her few treasures could not
obviate the fact that dinner was late.
1t was half-past seven before Anna,
her face Redeemed and her bow cap
slightly awry, announced that dinner
was served.
AS a rule. Anna was a good waitress,
fast and efficient, but tonight she
was confused, awkwardly nervous and
forgetful. Helen had to give constant
whispered instructions.
Several times Warren glanced
darkly across at her, for instead OF
exerting herself to entertain their
guests Helen sat in silent abstraction
her thoughts on the kitchen.
It was a relief when they left the
table. Coffee was to be served in the
library. but when Anna brought In the
tray. it was minus the sugar tongs
and one spoon. In an icy undertone
Helen pointed out the omission.
Where's Pussy Purr-Mew?" asked
Mrs. Stevens a little later.
Shall l bring her in?' Glad Of an
excuse to see if Annals sister was
still there, Helen ran out to the
kitchen.
Not only was the sister there, but
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-31

by the window doomed a mana stout
man with a black mustache. The re-
mains of the roast, the salad and
vegetables we're on the cleared end
of the kitchen table, and there were
three clean plates with knives and
forks suggestively arranged.
For moment Helen stared, petri-
fled. The man. shamefaced, gazed out
the window, while Anna and her sis
ter did not look up from the dishes.
Without a word Helen caught up
Pussy Purr-Mew and swished out, her
head thrown high and challenging
fury in her eyes.
''Oh. the beautiful. Mrs. Stevens
took the kitten in her lap. What do
you feed her to make her fur so
silky"
Just milk and scraps from the
table" Then unable to keep 1t back
any longer. But she won't get much
tonight-our maid is also having
| guests"
Mrs. Stevens raised her eyebrows.
II was afraid something was wrong.
But I wouldn't let it upset me; we all
have to put up with that"
| Il knew her sister was out there,
Helen ratified on, ignoring Warren S
| menacing glances. but when I went
out just now l found a man there, too
her sisters beau, think"
NO, that doesn't sound like the-ell
be much left for you" laughed Mrs.
Stevens, tweaking Pussy Purr- News
ears.
"Oh. I can't help tit makes me
furious" famed Helen vindictively
I'm going to have it out with her
tonight! Wouldn't you?"
THAT depends" shrugged Mrs
Stevens. DO you want to keep her"
Not bad enough to put up with
this! don't mind her having com
pany occasionally-but ever since we
got back her sister. simply lives here,
We'll, I've learned to shut my eyes
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younger girl threw of TIE nervousness
that had seized her for the moment
"oh, for mere--'s sake she snapped
peevishly, don't take on that severe
manner 18th met You know where
/ have been as well as l do. You got
the Lote left he didn't you? You
surely aren't angry about my going
and taking tea at Mr.. Delaine's-are
your"
Don't tell me any more lies, please,
CaIyl," the sister begged YEARLY. II
want to know where you have been"
Il was at Mr. Delaine's," retorted
the other hotly. How many times
do have to tell you so?"
You were not at Mr.. Delaine's."
Julia affirmed Mr.. Delaine was not
at home this afternoon. saw him on
the street. Furthermore, know YOU
did not lunch with him yesterday, and
that he did not ask you to do So You
wrote me a lie today. Now tell me
where you have been"
Caryl turned angrily upon her sis
ter. her cheeks flaming. her eyes snap.
ping. IT'S none OF your business"
she shrilled. You aren't my mother.
l won't tell yoa there was. It's
none OF your AFFAIR"
For a moment the two girls stood
looking at each other. Caryrs face
was flushed a-d stubborn. Julia was
pale. but a CLEAN Of temper was be.
ginning to show in her eyes.
(More Tomorrow.)
PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-31
Hair Gray? Then
Apply Q-Ban
It Darkens Gray Hair Evenly
No Dye-Harmless.

Actually does-so you can see It
with your own eyes-turn every gray
hair in your head beautifully dark af-
ter few applications of Q-Ban Hair
Color Resotrer. II your hair is gray,
streaked with gray, prematurely or
just turning gray or If your hair is
dry, harsh, thin or falling. simply
shampoo hair and scalp a few times
with Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer. Ev-
cry strand Of hair whether gray or
not) becomes evenly dark, soft, nossy,
fluffy. full Of life and health, full and
heavy and fascinating, just as you like
TO have yoLr hair appear. and entire
head of hair Is so beautifully and
evenly darkened no one could suspec.
you had applied Q.Ban. tits absolutely
harmless and no dye. yet not even a
trace Of gray shows after applying
Q.Ban. Give II a trial Sold on q mon.
ey.back guarantee. SOC for O big Ton.
bottle at Fines drug store. Richmond,
Ind. Aut OF town folks supplied by
mail-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-31
6RsSleElsH2gaGD
NJ W RR yl:HIldI7

Newspaper Syndicate, New York.
move, the sugar and the mucilage
were getting hard
When his mother and father came
home they found poor little Frisky
crying and not able to move
Where In the world have you
BEEN? asked his mother.
I only ran out for a little while,
and i tipped over a bottle / guess 1t
was the sticky stuff that made all
this trouble" said Frisky
His father looked at him closely,
and then he called Frisky's brothers.
Get up and help us nibble this sugar
and mucilage off your brother before
he gets SO stiff he will die" he said.
oh! l don't want to die!" cried
Frisky. III be good and never get
into any more mischief"
All his brothers set to work and sc
did his mother and father. They nib
bled and nibbled. and after a long
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den. and stopped at the fourth cottage.
With a last furtiVe backward
glance, Pennold mounted the steps
and rang the bell nervously. The
door was opened from within so sud
denly that It seemed as If the man
who faced the visitor on the threshold
must have been awaiting the sum
mons. He stepped quickly out, shut.
ting the door behind him, and for a
short space the two stood talking in
low tones-Pennold eagerly. insistcnt-
ly, the other man eyasiyely, slowly,
as II choosing his words with care.
He was as erect as Pennold was
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stumbling and stoop-shouldered, and
although gray and lined of features,
his eyes were clear and more steady.
his chin more firm, his whole bearing
more elastic and forceful.
He did not invite his visitor to
enter, and the colioquy between them
was brief. It was significant that
they did not shake hands. but parted
with a brief though not unfriendly
nod. The tall man turned and re
entered his house, closing the door
again behind him, while Pennold
scuttled away.
more TomorroW.)