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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Employees Are Receiving Big
Insurance Benefits.

BALTIMORE. June 2G-Welfarc
work rs conducted by employers Of
largs working forces Is movement
for elevating citizenship and improv-
Ing the social and economic condition
OF wage earners through n plan Of CO.
operation between employer and en-
ployed instead Of by philanthropic
means, according to the statement
made at the annual meeting OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Surgeons
Association by J. T. Frederick, who
has supervision over such activities
for that company.
Tracing the efforts in this direction
from the early days of civilization, the
speaker said II was not until recent
years that organized welfare which he
termed the heart beat Of humanity"
had been undertaken to produce bet
ter standards OF living and workman
ship. This was attributed 10 the spirit
Of the age OF comInercialism. when
competition in cost production over
rode cooperation and volume OF sales
overshadowed all thought OF honest
values OF safeguarding the workers.
the actual producers.
The human equation received little
consideration under these lower stand
ards and according to the speaker II
was not until labor came TO demand a
higher wage and customers better
products that employers realized that
larger profits we're more promising
when workers were Contented. This
was true in railroad operation from
the standpoint OF public safety as we'll
as efficiency. as reflected In earnings.
The first recognition OF tho human
factor in industrial success occurred
when the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
created n relief department upon CO.
operative lines for the betterment OF
its employees. making II possible 10
start savings accounts, purchase
homes and insure for the benefit OF
dependents.
Since May 1. 1880. when tho depart
ment was organized. $4,000, 900 in in
surance benefits has been paid en-
ployes. besides which $l6,5O0.0O0 has
been loaned for the purchase Of hones.
The amount OF money on deposit to the
credit of saving accounts also totals
millions. There are 5S.236 employee
luemueISta anticipating III inc SeNoThi
benefits OF the department.
To 1859 pensIoned employees S275,-
900 Is paid annually. and since the
pension feature was established ST.
100000 has been so dIsbursed.
Direct charge OF the welfare work !
as ar. Broderick explained it's en-
larged scope has been delegated to DR..
E ". Parlett, member OF the gen.
eral safety committee. Under the
broadened scope working conditions
OF every class Of employees arc made
as Wholesale and sanitary as possible,
the employees being instructed concern
ing the importance Of fresh air. light
and exercise as we'll as social hygiene.
The latest welfare plan has been the
organizing Of baseball clubs OF rail-
road employees. forming leagues for
championship contests. and teams in
other branches OF athletics.
These contests are awakening
friendly rivalry and are bringing about
better aequaintances and personal
friendship between men Of the various
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

United States Of America, Northern Dis
triCt Of West Virginia, SIS:
In the United States District Court In
and for said District,
In the matter Of James ". kester, Bank
rupt. No. 100, In bankruptcy.
PETITION, FOR DISCHARGE.
To the Honorable Aston q. Dayton, Judge
Of the District Court Of the unlted
States for the Northern District OF West
James w. KestaT, Of CIarksburg. In the
CountY Of Harrison and state Of West Viz
gtniA, in said District, respectfully repre-
sents that on the 22nd dag Of luna last
past. he was duly Rdiudiented bankrupt
under the Acts Of Congress relating to
bankruptcy; that he has duly surrendered
all his property and rights Of property,
and has fully comPlled with al The re- re:
the court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore. he prays that he may BE- de-
creed By the Court 70 have full discharge
from all debts provable against hi. estate
under said bankrupt acts, except such
debts as are expected By law from such
dated this 2ist day OF August. A. H.
JAMES W. KEsrER, Bankrupt.
order Of Notice Thereon.
Northern District Of West virginia. =:
on this 9th day Of June. A. D., 1915, on
1 Sssrdd az - os ss egs, s 81: S.aIs b,
had upon the same on the 2tst day q Juiy,
A. D., 1sl9. before said Court at CiaFksbuTE
IN said district. At ten O'Clock IN the fore.
in The ciatEss s 9 Tsl. gran. q hsyspsPei
printed IN said District, and that all
known creditors and other persons IN IN.
tefsst may appear at the said time aud
way the prayer Of The siia petition sho1Id
not be granted.
And 4 4 further ordstsd By the Court,
that the clerk shall send by mall 70 All
this order addressed 70 them az their places
II residence ~ stated.
witness TIE HeneFahis Aistan. q, Day,
ton, Judge OF the aid Court, and The seal
on The Oh day q June, A. ~ 1ete
SAMUEL n. HARRISON. CLERK.
sssai v Court Y, $ ne, y, y, W, Va
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

FOR REST-.7A large front rSOIn 70 gen
tlemen, or man aud wife; Use Of bath
and phone. Apply at 80 WerniHer 81.
near end Of Sixth street bridge.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

FOR RENT-FIve room cottage -ith bath.
cabinet mHnteIs, within three minutes
walk Of postoiilce. II. ]: Waite & Co.
McCGFty Bldg. Bell phone los, Res.
l302.L. Home i13.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

United States Of America. Northern Dis.
trict Of West Virginia, ks;
In the United states District Court in
and for said District.
In the matter Of Sam GFauAtO uRnkFubt
No. ll3S, In Bankruptcy.
PETITION FOR DISCHARGES.
To the Honorable Aston a. DAYTON Judr.
OF the District Court Of the United States
ginIR;
Sam Granato, Of Northview. ia IN. Conn.
~ OF Harrison, and state Of West Wiz.
ginin. In said District, respectfully repre-
SCENTS that on the iith day Of January, last
past lie wNs duly .RdiudicN,ed hNnEtupt
under the acts Of Congress relating 10
bankruptcy that no has duly surrendered
all his property and rights OF prOprrty
ana has fully complied with ali the ~.
gulfcmcntu OF said sets and Of orders Of
the court touching his bankruptcy.
wherefore he pfhys that he may be de
creed by the Court TO have full disrharrr
from all debts provRble against HIS estate
under said hHnkrupt actR, except snr,
qebia as are excepted BY law from such
Dated this 9th day Of Nav. A. D.. 1910.
SAM GRANATO, bankrupt.
Order Of Notice Thereon.
Northern District Of West VIrRinln. Ma.
ON this 10th day Of June. A. H.. iOiG. OH
reading the foregoing petition. II is-
Ordered by the Court that a hearing be
had upon the same on the 2aFd day Of July.
A. d., iniO. before said Court At CInrks
burg. In said district. Mt ten o'clock in the
forenoon. and that notice thereof he puh
hshed In the 1lHrkshurr Telegram. 4 news
paper printed In said District. and that ali
known creditors and other persons In In.
ter"N mHy appear nj tho said time and
plnc" and show cause. II any they have.
why the prayer of the said petition should
not he granted
Nnd 1t y further ordered by the Court
that tho Clerk AhEll Hcnd nv mail 20 All
known creditors cnuirs Of said petition and
this order addressed to them nj their places
or rrFi'"nCr rs stated.
Mltness the Honorable AlEtHn a. Day
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ceaaiye days, 90 cent?, HaTns
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bls for mere tAAa sns tAssErsot
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ordered faT mere thAn o.. tIno
Classified ada. may be tals-
phoned and will DO charged and
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phone directory; otherwise,
strictly cash with order.
This page In closed promptly
~ II o'clock a. IN. Your copy
must DO In before that hour 30
insure Insertions.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

wANTEn-poSitiOn a. clerk or office girl
thoroughly competent aud reliable. Ad-
dress N. H." care Telegram office
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26
RELIEF DEPARTMENT
HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL

sections" said Mr. Brodcrick. A GloO
club of fifty voices. all Baltimore and
Ohio employees at the general Offices
at baltimore, has been formed into a
permanent organization.
Through the efforts of tho safety
movement. which the Baltimore and
Ohio FIRST established In the East, the
company decreased its fatal accidents
by fifty per cent during 1916, COM
pared with 1914, and the number Of in
juries by fifteen per cent during tho
same period.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

FOR SALE or RENT-TwO story. eight
room house, pantry, water and sewerage,
oak fluish, cabinet mhntelG, china closet,
slate roof; WilllHsAs street, BlltmOre
Heights, North View. Home phone 40,
Rel phone 2Oi-L.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26
CHESTNUT STREET
A splendid home proposition here.
PIKE STREET

PIKE STREET
a home worth the price asked.
For any Of the above homes, sec uB.
Just few vacant lots on our list :
Corner Duncan and Hart streets,
4ONl20 feet. $3.50.
Euclid avenue. iOxl2O feet, $3.50.
Woodland Avenue. 4Ox12O feet.
$3.50.
Orchard Avenue. 4Oxl2O feet, $3.50
Milford street, AOxlOO feet. 81, 100
Milford street, 4Oxl6O feet. $1,000
Milford street, 5Oxll2 feet, $3.50
TOG street. A3XSO feet. $4,000.
Seventh street. 32x1l7 feet. $500.
Seventh street 40x12O fect, 81, 100.
Philippi street. 3sxlOS feet. III 900
BuclIhanuon Avenue Con Plaza
IOX120 feet, $4,000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

Nine room bungalow ON corner lot.
fine location. good noighborhoOd.
paved stroOts. all good residences sur
rounding this one. II you want a
home you can't beat this one.
See us FOR price and terms.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26
THE
POST-RECER
COMPANY
Offers You the Best oppor.
tunity to Own a Home.
stealey Heights.

New six room house with
bath, pantry and cellar.
Wired for electricity, on
paved street, cement side
walks. Good lot. Here is
your chance to own some
thing better than the aver
age. We will give liberal
terms.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26
SIMPSON STREET.

New five room bungalow with bath
and pantry Everything new and
clean, house finished in oak.
PRICE S2,20O
Good terms.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26
WANTED Miscellaneous

LOST-SmAII boys coat from buggy after
$50 a. m. Saturday, between Highland
Park Garage and Gore Hotel. Had
ward II returned 20 "a Highland Park.
LOST-Eye glasses In case, Saturday after.
noon In Orpheum theatre. Return to box
once and receive reward. orphsum the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26
FOUND

100 ths.; rlght hind foot white; star IL
forehead; about Q years u ace, owner
may set sane BY proving MARI, puylng
adv. aud Keeping expenses q, y. All
man. > milss fFem Lost Creek, w, Va
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26
nROADDus AVENUE

Seven room house with bath. pan
try, basement and trunk room. on ono
OF the best lots in this addition.
PRICE $4,000
Terms TO suit you.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26
BUSINESS CHANCES

1900 PROFIT. II yon have 5000 to In
vest. will guarantee with good securs
ity repay $4,000 twelve months. Don't
answer unless yeu have the cash. Refer
:. s. Russell. General Delivery, Wheel.
ing. w. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

ton, judy OF the said Court, and the seal
thereof, IT Ciarktburg In said district on
the 10th day Of June, \. D., 1915.
SAMUEL II. HARRISON, CLERK.
lSeaD U. y. u. g.. n, y, " Va,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

We have tho best bargains on the
market ON our lists. We try to please
you, not "bulldoEo" you into buying.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

MIILBERRY STREET.
A ilno home for sale on this street
at the right price.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

FOR sALE-TwO lots, stonewsll PARK, %
By 800 each. ]. Fisher, l2I wiilllma
street, Broad Oaks.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

One Of the best homes on this nne
residence street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

FOR SALE-one combination saddle and
driving mare and complete set Of busy
harness; Will sell cheap. See y. KesFhB.
100 West Pike street. He'll phone 1851.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

Leading chemists believe that the
war may shift the drug manuiactur-
ing center to this country. Tho raw
materials are plentiful. but synthetic
skill is said TO be lacking.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

LADoRERs wANTED-Apply 10
Glen View Brick Co.. Glen Elk
No. 2.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26
Fun SALc-aiiSCelIdneOuS

FOR sALE-ollvsr typswritee ia good
condition; very reasonable price. u. A.
olds. li+ Chapel street, city. BSn phone
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

ron sAI.E-vaeaat lot on ciaT street for
500. size Stxioo feeti near corner and
this bargain. ~ me al ouce. III. ". Mods
An. unioa bank Bldg clArksburs.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26
Hartland.

Ten room bungalow, cabi-
net mantels, oak finish. Will
sell at a bargain price. On
easy terms.
We represent the best old
line insurance companies.
"see Us First. {"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26
FOR sALE-Lots

FOR aALE-F1ns tef-; lets In best rssi.
story homes have been huilt on lets adj
Joining this one and 4 Il not too close
10 the factories. Address "6iS" eaFs
Telegram once.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

CALL BELL PHoNE AZ IL in need Of 40
experienced woman for cooking. laun.
dress or days work. WIZ 80 out by day
or take work home.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26
@AHleD-@aIe Help

young man IL to Is years Of
age to attend soda water fountain and
assist IN store. Must have some expeFis
ence. Levy's Smoke Shop, 332 West Pike
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26
FOR RENT-SToRE ROOMS

FOR RENT-Large room, suitable for store
or garage, Third street, ready for Occu.
pAncy about July l. Good location aud
reasonable rental. Inquire of c. W..
LeEEStt, Central Storage building.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26
FUR SALE-HOUSES

ron SALR-on Euclid RIcnGe. In Steaiey
Heights, three room cottage. bath, base
ment, oak finish, slate roof; $500. one
third down. balAace In ! and years.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

FOR SALE-lSOS hcTcs Of land, situated
one mile east OF CORVALLIS, ". Va, and
extending one mile along with the Il. 4
o. railroad with county road through the
farm: two dwelling houses and other
outbuildinEs; free gas for one house;
two orchards. nearly One-hAR good high
bottom land; about 500 rods Of new
barbed fence and 200 rods new woven
fence. II sold Immediately and purchas-
eF so desires will sell growing crops, two
horses, ; cows ana other cattle hogs,
chickens and farm implements. Reason
for selling, failing health and unable to
look after farm. Call or write r. A. Rob-
insOn, COFnwalliR W, Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

FOR RENT-FIve room, cottage. with bath
near car stop. Apply at $50 North Ave.
nua. SteRley Heights.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26
WANTED-Situatlons


CALL BELL PHONE AL Il In need Of 40
e1porienced woman for cooking. laun.
dress or days work. VIII go out by day
or take work home.
MULTIPLICATION, by July Is. by drug
clerk, 10 years good practical experience.
now holding position rs head prescription
clerk ~ one Of the best drug stores In
McSt virginia; =, years u axe, Hi..I CIeu,
one ch!ld, very. best references. Address
Permanent" care Telegram office
wASTED--wOrk by the day, Office or
Laundry work. Inquire at 3OI Nutter
building, corner pike and First Stk,
WANTED Position a. clerk or office girl.
thoroughly competent and reliable. Adj
dress N. H." care Telegram Ofiice.
-
WANi E!-M!SGeianeOuS
s.~~~>-~-N-~~--~
MIR. TAILOR, Miss or Mrs. DrcssmAker,
now ta tue time TO Eet the new ByAtem
OF cutting had httinR garments for men
aud women. Designing Academy, irwin
building.
AT YOUR SERVICE
For your convenience We nave installed n
10 ton wagon scales, AiGs SISIlSh feet.
Don't fall TO help yourself.
DnOThFAhODD JUNK CO.
Glen Elk No. ?
Phones: Coasol. 0tE.L. Bell E4.H.
THE GARTLAN CORSET SHOP
(sucrsssOFs to Madame uImAn)
uOSSARD CORSETS
BRASSIERES
$40 GOr Bldg. hell Tel. SOs-R.
WARME BROS.
uPHOL STEERING CO.
with PALACE Furniture Company. BelI
CRHTiNG. PACKlN" AND SHIFTING
ANTI = ~
WILL BUY WASTE PAPER 20 per
100 lbs. paid for clean store papers free
Of strings, rags. etc, delivered to our
min, Harvey Paper Co, Wellsburg, W.
Va.
WANTED TO BUY-wem located cigar
store and News Stand In center Of city.
State lowest cash price and locality. Al.
dress &c. NJ" care Telegram Office.
MONEY TO LOAN
WHY BE WITHOUT MONEY! &C.
CommOdHtc everybody, BY iOHninE money
on watches. diamonds, jeWelry, musical
insIrnm.nIs. a. los. 1AY. Jeweler.
BEAUTY PARL0R
MRS. VELAiA $. Mccoy, Beauty PArlors.
Try VentA- Violet Ray treatment for
scalp. face and body: also cOmblngH
bought and switches made to order.
Room II. Irwin Bldg.
ROOMS AND BOARD
ROOM AND BOARD
1853 Jackson Street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

FOR REST-On Main street, new house Of
six rooms, with bath, pantry. cellar and
two porcheS, hardwood floors, beautiful
hnish throughout, gas and electric lights
water. Apply to J. E. White, 6i0 West
Main street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26
FUR SALE-Farms

FOR SALE-Farm Of 2O7 acres. located 10
Brooke County. W. Va. good q room
house. bank dairy barn for - head. sta
BILE, good spring house, SilO and all nee
essaFy OutbuildinGs, one mile from rail-.
road station: plenty Of water. For par
ticuIars address Dennis Grigsby, Il. F. n.
No. ,, HRnlln Station, Pa.
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FUR ReN1-furn,sneu noon,s

bOR REHT-TwO furnished rooms, for
uEht housekeeping, ~ parties without
us Marshall street, at Coz Plaza, or call
SS0'J Bell phOnA
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-26

FOR RENT-E'roht room, very centrally
tlemsn only. Apply at J40 West Pike 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
THE NORMAL ATTITUDE

When Lieutenant Shackleton and
his crew landed in Punta Arenas a
great thrOng OF people turned out 10
welcome them. The governor of the
state, the admiral of the Chilean navy,
foreign consuls and dignitaries Of all
degrees and stations took part in the
general rejoicing. while bands played
and crowds cheered.
Why? Merely because % men who
had undergone considerable hardship
and had been in great danger of per-
ishing from cold and hunger in the
Antarctic had been rescued and
brought back to civilization alive and
well. They frequently kill more than
that number Of men in a second and
just as frequently a thousand men
may be rescued from equal peril over
in Europe, and nobody gives the mat
ter more than a moments thought, so
that one may argue with considerable
force that there was no reason for
making a fuss over ShaCkleton's men.
Nevertheless, it is d fact that the whole
world was glad when the news OF the
rescue came. And it was right TO be
glad, even though we have ceased to
be shocked and sorry when We think
of the carnage of the war. Our atti-
tude toward the survivors Of the
ShackIeton expedition is the norma!
human attitude, which will come back
to us altogether when the nightmare
of Europe passes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
The Daily Story
Thousand Dollar Wager - BY M. Quad.

It was a drizzIy, foggy night late In
spring It was a good night 10 be In
doors, for the fog and drizzle penetrat-
ed and made one shiyer in wraps and
overcoats.
Three or four members OF certain
club sat in a group in the smoking
room, and every one remarked that II
was good TO be there. Finally, after q
silence, one OF the group observed:
ut will be good night for burglars
and holdup men,"
The observation ELECTED various re-
plies, among which was one from
Arthur Devery to the effect that all
talk about burglars made him very
weary. They were looked upon by
most people as something of heroes,
but. in his opinion, they were very
common men. He said they take care
to enter houses at a time when they
are pretty safe.
Gentlemen" he said, 81 will wager
thousand dollars that I feloniousiy
enter some strangers residence to-
night and bring you proof that / com
mitted a burglary"
I'VE will take the bet!" exclaimed
all the others in chorus. And you
might as well admit that you have lost
the money thus early in the game"
"Will some of you name the resi-
dence?" quietly asked Mr.. Devery.
Eyes, 1 will" replied one. Il shall
demand that you enter the house OF
Judge Benson, which perhaps you
know is at the corner of Clay and Lar
kins streets. You have doubtless pass
ed it a hundred times. 1t is fine
house and has fine grounds around it.
The family consists Of the Judge and
,i have
doubt, often met the daughter at social
functions"
eve will be ready to take your word
for It, Arthur, but it will be better for
you to bring some proof that you have
accomplished your mission. On the
mantel in the library is small idol
carved out of ivory. 1t is not so large
but you can easily put it in your pocket
It is to the left Of the clock as you face
the mantel. You shall bring us that
idol and your wager will be won.'
It was a sort Of fate that on this par
ticular evening Judge Benson was
called out, his wife was taken with q
headache and retired to her room up
stairs and Miss Clara was left free to
ensconce herself in the easiest chair
and select the most entertaining book.
Time flies while one is reading. You
may be dimly conscious of hearing the
clock strike the hour, but it does not
fully rouse you. Miss Clara Benson
had reached the middle of the most in
teresting chapter in her book when the
clock on the mantel announced that it
was midnight. Her father was to be
expected at any moment, and she
would wait for his coming.
Five minutes after midnight, and
then a slight noise at the other end Of