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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-27

Phillipena Bosch, Mary Schnei-
der, Charles Lang and Morris
Slater.
Alva Buree was a visitor in
the third grade room Friday.
Stewart Coventry has been abb
sent from the fourth grade the
past few days on account of ill.,
ness.
Emil Quashnick and Alys Zeie-
Ter are in school again after a
prolonged Christmas vacation.
In fourth grade review of
spelling, Friday, Pearl Ramey
and Anton Bosch had every word
correct.
The pupils of the fifth grade
having perfect lessons in spelling
every day last week are Ruth Ir-
vine, Emma Menzel, Arthur
Rudy, Nyla Atha, Adam Vossler,
Ruth Van Horne, Zona Smith,
Michael Hager.
Several pnpils who have been
absent from the fifth grade on ac-
count of illness. have returned so
there is a full school again.
Perfect in spelling sixth and
seventh grades: Grace Scott,
Wainwright Cell, Mary Meier,
Franklin Bertheau, Helena
Kelsch, William Postle, Edna
Green, Alvin Atha, Clara Bech-
tie, Bennie Hageard, Emily
Bechtle.
Friday Lester Reemts Spelled
down the sixth grade and
Alfred Johnsonbaueh the seventh
grade.
Joseph Vetter entered the
sixth grade Monday.
A new hood is being installed
in the chemical laboratory. The
students and teacher will appre-
ciate it very much. We hope
that we shall not have to suffer
from inhaling gases and bad
odors again as we did last Fri.
day.
The Geometry class has the
pleasureSof. keeping a note book.
This week ends the first semes.
ter. Final examinations will be
given Thursday and Fri.
day in the following subjects:
Advanced History, English l, II
and III, Biology, Psychology and
General History.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-27
School Notes

Perfect spelling list from sec
ond and third grades: Joe Kraft,
Ellin Quasi, Anna Postle, Oscar
Lucks, Cecil Gillespie, Edwina
Wittmayer, Anna Meier, Helen
Meier, Emma Weber, Martina
Hager, Roy Rudy, Arthur Lucks,
Robert Sautter, Esther Kloudt,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-27
Changed Owners.
Warranty Deeds


Peter Bosch and wife to Joe A.
Bosch, sw or of NV or, w hf of
sw or of IL; NV or of NV or of l3-
1874. $4,000.
George r. Mitchell and wife to
Steven Goldade, n hf of 3-l31-77.
$l.00.
Martin Lipp and wife to Adam
Lipp, w hf of w Inf of 24-131-77.
$l.00.
Martina Volk and husband to
Adam F. Lesmeister, lot l, Q,
block 3, Strasburg, S2,500.
Patterson Land Co. to Joseph
Vetter, Sc or of 33-l32-78. $2,880
Jane w. Hoskins to Charley
Hoskins, ne or of l4-l35-H. 81.
H. B. Lehman and husband to
A. N. Drake and D. E. Byam, G
hf of ne or, e ehf of Sc or of 20.
1919. $1,000.
Fl. B. Lehman and husband to
A. N. Drake and D. E. Byam, e
hf of NV or, w hf of ne or of 20.
1919. $1,000.
Peter Berreth and wife to Will.
helm Berreth, n hf of n hf of IS.
129-75. $3.50.
S. A. Fischer to Peter Kraft, ne
or of 8-l31-75. $l.00.
Fred Wohl, Jr, and wife to
Christian ]. Bieber, lots q, S, 6,
block IL, Tempelton. $500.
Samuel Solmonson and wife to
Lee w. Elwood, all of 2-l30-79.
$1.0O.
George w. Buree and wife to
Clara Sandidge, lot S, block IA,
Hunters first addition to Linton.
$500.
George Y. Keiser and wife to
Oswald Naumann, ne or of 20.
134-75. SrOO.
Rachel Mack, ct al, to G. A
Herolz, NV or of 2l-l32-77. Sl.0C
E. A. Grain Co. to Wilhelm
Klaudt, n hf of l3; e hf of ne ql
of l4.l32 78. $1O,800.O0.
Frank ]. Rotzein, ct al, to Gott.
Ilieb Grenz, Sr-, ne qrof 18-l34-77
$256O.
Jacob Opp and wife to Ericl
Erickson, sw Or Of ne Or, W hf Of
Sc or, ne or of sw or of 25-l35-D
$4,000.
Geo. w. Gates, ct al, to lver T.
Kaaten, Sc arof 27-l35-74. $3950
Mary ]. Ziegler and husband
to Casper Everwein, all of 5-132
|75. Sl.M.
Jakob Kiemele, Sr., and wife te
Jacob Kienlele, IT,, ct al, w hf o
| |28;; Sc or of 29-133-78. $96M.
Vincecuz Hoffart to Jacob Hof
fart, lot 8, block !, Strasbure
$500.
James G. Lotta to Sore1
Strand, 5 hf Of 29-13475. S8ON
w I. Murphy and wife t
4 Lewis Miller, NV or, w hf Of n
/. or Of 2ll32-76. $500.
Gus Daffinrud and wife I
4 Gottlieb Grenz, I, NV qr of 2.
\ 1858. $4,000.
Patent
United States to Lewis q
4 Stevens, ne qr of Sc ar, Sc or
.slne or, lots l, Q of 4-129-B.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-27

Quit Claim Deed
Rasmus Hoff to Herrnean
Bosch, l-S acre in NV or of 13
1873. 81.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-27
Subscribe for the Record.
ABSENT MINDED COLONEL.

"Oh, you don't know me, Colonel
Brngglcs; but Pm the wears wife" :"
"Dclighted, Pm sure. Always
pleased to see any wife of the vicar" :"
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16

dereO. Next day pour It from the
dregs into a bottle and cork. A table
spoonful of this stirred into a pint of
raw starch will give fine gloss to
the collars.
Three-cornered tears are frequent
in mackintoshes made of rubber ma.
terial. To mend these cut two pieces
Of the rubber you use for tlre-mend.
ing purposes and stick them over the
tear, using the rubber solution used
for mending punctures, and finally
rubbing little French chalk over
the mend. This will scarcely show
on the right side of the macintosh.
Any articles made Of this rubber ma.
terial should be doctored in this way
rubber gloves, sponge bags, etc.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16
How Soldiers
Make Fashions

~ oLDIERs have helped to set
y many fashions of the world"
~ says an authority on dress. 1T
is not generally known that buttons
on the sleeves originated in the
French army, and were placed there
to prevent the soldiers from wlplng
their mouths with the sleeves.
"The frock coat is a descendant Of
the wafenrok, long garment falling
below the knees to cover armor, and
slit up the back for riding. The two
purely ornamental buttons which
adon the back of some modern
frock coats were at one time sun
ports for the sword belt.
1.-THE Norfolk coat was deslmed
from the chain.mail hauberk Fast
ened round the waist with the sword
belt. The peak-oap is a copy of the
helmets worn by soldiers up to the
time of Cromwell. Heels were placed
on shoes to prevent the feet from
through the stirrups."
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16

gathered skirt has a wide hem and
is trimmed with raspberry, ribbon
velvet. The cuffs and bodice are
ornamented with the same effective
trimming. A collar with revers Of
cream organdie turns back from the
low cut, pointed neck line.
In an earlier paragraph men
toned the changes In trimming
touches that have been lately in
troduced to stimulate our interest
in summer styles. Since the frocks
made popular by the lovely EN-
press Eugene have been the insplr-
alton Of many of the world-famed
designers, ball fringe has returned
to favor. 1t is used with equal par.
TALLY upon silk or cotton frocks.
Crocheted ball fringe appears ON
frocks Of linen, colored organdie.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16
Practical Hints for the Household

Salt and vinegar will remove stains
from discOlored teacups.
Vinegar added to blacklead gives
a more lasting polish to the crate.
A cut lemon rubbed over fishy
knives will entirely remove the un.
pleasant odor of fish that invariably
clIngs to them.
To cool jellies or blancmange in a
short time, take a handful Of salt
and the same OF soda; put 1t in a
bowl of water and stand the jelly.
mould in 1t.
When making shortcrust pastry
try adding to the water with which
Tou mix 1t just a little lemon juice; 1t
makes It lighter, and also improves
The flavor.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16

To destroy moths in carpets wiring
thick towel out of water, lay it on
the carpet and iron over it with a
very hot iron. This causes steam to
90 through the carpet, which de-
stroys the grubs.
If parsnips are being served with
a roast joint they can be cooked un-
derneath the meat.trivet. This not
only gives this vegetable a delicious
flavor but saves gas. Potatoes can
be done in the same way.
When washing mems collars at
home a fine gloss can be obtained by
using the following mixture: Pour
a pint OF boiling water on to two
ounces of white gum arabic (pow.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16

Among the titles Of the Sultan o,
Turkey are Sultan OF sultans, KIM
Of Kings, Bestower of Crowns upoi
the Princes Of the World, Emperor
and Sovereign Of the Two Seas, and
Shadow OF God upon Earth.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16
By Suzanne Latour

THE outlook, from fashion,
conning.tower, is most encour
l aging. Be happy in the
fact that there are no signs of a
radical revolution in summer styles
The designers are thoroughly salts,
fed with the fruit of their labors,
and are content to rest upon their
laurels for time. or course, there
will be chameleon-like changes in
trimming touches and accessories,
but the silhouette and principal
style-features will remain the same
throughout the summer.
The entire world of fashion is
strongly inclined toward country
SUITS" which is but another name
for sport suits. They-for no one
would think of having but a single
sport costume-dominate the sum-
mer modes and run such a gamut
that there seems to be a design 10
harmonic with the individuality Of
every wearer. BY this time, how
ever, every woman is familiar with
the country suit, in all its phases,
and there is no need to dwell upon
Its merits.
1t is to be noted, by those who
find styles an ever-interesting sub
!ect, that the separate skirt of tub"
materials appears IN as great va
riety of designs as does the sport
suit. There are circular models of
awning-striped gabardine, linen or
Shantung silk, which button down
the front. with large. coin-shaped
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16

donce and they are simply trimmed
with quIlllngs of ribbon or French
flowers. The straight brimmed
sailor is giving way to the mush-
room or the hat with n brim which
flares upward at one side. Wings,
ostrich tips nHring bows Of ribbon,
flowers and ribbon velvet are the
favored trimmings for hats OF this
type.
When hats arc mentioned, one
must discuss shoes in the same
breath. Low shoes have replaced
the high laced boot. Fancy stockings
of tho most daring designs are being
worn by smnrt women. They are or.
namented with hand embroidery
beaded or painted designs, applique,
or woven In Scotch plaid, striped,
checkerboard or Harlequin patterns.
Summer fashions and sunshades
are lnseparable. The new parasols
are bewltching IA design and color.
The taifeta parasol is a general IA.
vorite to carry with simple frooksr
while the many-rlbbed japanese
parasol, Georgette crepe, fallle,
or Japanese silk, are also vel
liked. There are square sunshadeS
trimmed with ruffles Of tulle, lace
or silk; pagoda-like shapes covered
with wonderful oriental silks and
dainty parasols of tulle. lace Of
Georgette crepe in the pastel color
lngs.
There are many other lovely fes.
lures of dress that loom up on tho
lorlzon Of fashion, but more about
.hese at another time,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16

I feel sure that you have already
been capuvated by the adorable
frocks of changeable taffeta and
there will be no further need to sing
their praises. They are, in the opIn-
ion Of many fashion experts, the
masterpieces Of sartorial art, at the
present time. The charming quaint
ness Of the changeable taffeta frock
is undeniable, particularly when it
is a combination of raspberry and
old-blue, sevres blue and gold, pea
green and old rose, or gray and an
tique red.
Froeku of Changsable Taffeta.
One of the lovellest Of the change
able taffeta frocks is in tones of
raspberry and old-blue. The snug
ly fitted bodice is pointed and feath-
erboned in front. To the dropped
shoulders. reminiscent of Second
Empire fashions, are attached full,
balloon-like sleeves OF cream-col-
ored organdie with deep, tightly
fitted cuffs, whose point d ends al.
most cover the hands. The full,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16

with a square cut neck line, Henry OF
Navarro sleeves and wide, fiarlng
skirt. Both the bodice and skirt
are trimmed with loops OF cherry
red, grosgrain ribbon. Other frocks
Of white organdie have ruffled trim
mings edged with buttonhole stitch
ing in colored thread; hand-em-
broidery. in plain white or colors;
soutache braiding, applique or cord
ed shirring.
Hat, and Shoes.
The milliners have followed in
the footsteps of the dressmakers,
and hats with wide brims and low
trimming are designed to harmon
Ize with the mid-frocks.
Lace hats are very much in evi-
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16

Quite a different blouse from the
one Of Persian lawn is another Of
Roman-striped handkerchief linen.
1t is smart shirtwaist for morn
ing wear and boasts Of a yoke
both back and front, and bishop
sleeves with deep cuffs. The round
ed, turned-down collar and cuffs are
Of white linen edged with narrow,
pleated frills, picoted in a color to
match a stripe. All of the seams
are Joined with hemstitchIng, and a
narrow strip of white linen, centered
with row of small, linen-covered
bullet buttons, trims the front of
the blouse.
Unusual, to say the least. is an
other blouse of gray-blue organdle.
1t has a rounded yoke which drops
far over the shoulders outlined with
an outstanding, futed picot-edged
frill of the material. A double
CaDe-collar, also edged with picot,
turns down from the neck line and
the full sleeves have wide cuffs
formed entirely of futed frills.
So much for blouses and skirts:
now to more dressy garments.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16

pearl buttons; two-piece skirts
slightly gathered about the waist
line and trimmed with large, pate
pockets; gored skirts which are fit
ted smoothly over the hips and rip
pie full about the ankles. The ma
terials favored for making thest
washable skirts are cotton gabar
dine, corduroy, Russian cord, pom,
gee, linon, Viyella flannel, pique,
cretonne and serge.
The Tub Skirt
The tub skirt and the shirtwaist
are SO closely allied that they are
not to be thought of separately.
Charming novelties are shown In
blouseland, toward which the feml-
nine heart leans affectIonately. The
sheerest fabrics, such as Persian
lawn, organdle, Georgette crepe,
handkerchief linen. wolfe and ba-
tiste, are used to fashion these
blouses, whose dainty fneness makes
It possible for them to be drawn
through a ring"
Such a bit of exQuite fneless Is
a blouse of Persian lawn trimmed
with footing. The seams are Joined
with entredeux, and hand-hem-
is used lavishly to trim
he blouse. The long sleeves have
,uffs, extending nearly to the ell
lows, and a rounded collar, edged
with narrow frills of footing, Is
urned down from the pointed neck
inc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-22
NO ROWDyISM
Will Be Permitted On Steamer Joe
Fowler, Captain Asserts.

IT i: our aim 10 cater 10 tn" best
class Of people and in the future onl!
such persons will be admitted 10 90 on
our excursions" said the captain Of The
steamer Joe Fowler yesterday after:
noon. The men who were arreS!t"
for creating the disturbance on the
boat Thursday night slipped by the
purscr and We did not know they were
drinking or they would moi have been
taken aboard. The OitcnSe these men
committed was Il Serious one nut We
wanted 10 give them Il fair deal and
did not press the charge against them
We have one Of the best excursion
boats plying on the Ohio and our ser
vice cannot be surpassed.
Local people appreciate the fact that
the Joe Fowler is making its headquar
ters in Wheeling during the summer
and giving them the. opportunity Of ell
loving an evenings outing in the Coo
breeze along the river and they are
giving their cooperation 10 the boa
management in inviting aboard onls
people who respect themselves an6
others.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-22
YOUNG MAN DROWNED
NEAR WOODLAND DAM
ELISHA CREECH JUMPS INTO THE
RIVER WHEN LAUNCH
CATCHES AFiRE.
! Body Has Not Been RecoVered-Con.
panions Remain in Craft and
Reach Shore.
Elisha Creech of near Ashland. Ken

Elisha Creech Of near Ashland. Ken,
lucky. was drowned in the Ohio river
near Woodland. ". Va, yesterday
morning abou | o'clock. when the
gasoline launch in which he and seven
others were riding. caught fire. The
party AT the time was returning from
their shift after having worked the
forcparr Of The night on government
dam No. II.
The boat was near The West Flr'
ginia side and about half way across
The river when the launch caught ire
from the back fire Of the engine II
is said thai Crcech became excited
and jumped into the river and was
drowned. as the water WAS is teet
deem. All of the other members OF
the party remained in the launch ann
fought the flames until they were cN
tin2ushed. The boat was br0u2hi
safely 10 the West Virginia shore and
was only slightly damaged by inc
flames. No one was injured.
Crrcch was 81 years old and had
been employed al The dam for inc
past two months. with his brother
John Crtech. Late last evening 10
trace of the body had heen found after
a dilicent search during the day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-22
LADIES' AID SOCIETY
Was Organized Last Night to Cooper
ate With the German Alliance
Will Have Outing August |.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Ger:
man Alliance met last night at Inc
Arion Hail. corner Twentieth and Main
streets. and was permanently organ.
lied AT the next meeting u be held
Friday, officers will be elected.
The new organization is composed
Of the ladies who had charge OF the
bazaar and charity bail which was
recently held under the auspices OF
the Arion society. The gathering last
night was in the nature of a Set-to.
gcther meeting Cards and other
amusements were enjoyed and at a
seasonable hour dainty refreshments
were served.
The ladies also made preliminary
arrangements for q family basket pic.
mic which is 10 be held on August J.,
al q local grove The program will
be completed at the next meeting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-22
BIDS FOR CARRYING MAIL

Notices have been posted asking for
sealed proposals for carrying the
Unircd States mails Gncluding parcel
post mailsI on messenger route No.
2l6212. in Wheeling. between the Ter
mial r. p. o. and the baggage room
of the b. G o. r.. r. station. Bids Will
be received by Postmaster Irwin until
Monday. July 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09

II guess she can decide for herself
dryly. @They do nowadays. They
aren't dragged to the altar any more. A
man wouldn't want girl unless she
wanted him."
"He wouldn't?" Dana's voice scared
again. @Old Humphry isn't fool enough
to think girl of Elsies age wants him.
Makes me sick-sick!"
"Well-" Henrietta arose. ELSIE does
want the things he could give her, and
she wants them awfully. l know better
than you do how she feels about If
she married some one who could"
"CUT it out!" rudely. you're talking to
grown man. You can't put over that
bunk on me-. Marriage isn't houses and
money and clothes. You're near enough q
doctor to have had it ground into you just
what it is. You know it, and knowit-and
a kid doesn't understand. Humphry-Old
Hump-and Elsie! Aren't you ashamed"
mo" Henrietta smoothed out her
gloves with fingers that moved jerkily.
"You seem to forget that he can take Elsie
against her will. He's got right to
"He HASN'T" Dana cut in fercely.
hHy OIu uOuhcy OHdO WdlUS W udHS
around young n just out of high school,
and see if he can't bride her and fool her
into what poor blind puppy like that
supposes is marriage
"See here, there's no use abusing the
man. Henrietta slapped the gloves to-
gether sharply. at wouldn't worry you
if he wanted me-.
IVORY mel" echoed Dana. 4Why
should it? If you choose to trade yourself
off to fellow like that, you're free, white,
and twenty-one. Elsie's baby. She
doesn't know. Besides, she's different.
Hank, his lean, angry young face
softened, THAT'S a wonder-child we've
got there in the other room-you and L
to be responsible for. She's a star-that
girl. Why, she might be anything! Golly
I'D like to punch Humphreys old head
for his impudence!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
L. HUMPHREY, fat, common,
middle-aged, proprietor of a
flourishing suburban grocery, a
. widOwer of A. wears standing.

~ widower of a years standing,
wanted to marry seventeen-year-old Elsie
Crosby. Not that she knew it; the girls
brown eyes, that held the same CLINT of
sun that was in the ripple of the locks
arranged in two @snails' low on the white
nape of her bare neck, the sweet, uncon-
scious youth of her, caught Humphry ire
trievably when she came to do the buying
for the little household of the three Crosby
orphans. There was the brother, Dana,
mechanical genius, struggling against
poverty for expression; Henrietta, trying
to study medicine while she practised
trained nursing for a living. She had
nursed Mrs Humphry in her last illness,
and later been the confdante of the
widower's hopes in regard to Elsie-Elsie,
ten years younger than her sister, the
childish housekeeper of the little fiat.
As for Elsie, her notion was that, being
through high school now, she would try
for position as teacher. Humphry was
on the school board: she meant to get his
noon. Henrietta's was the job of explain
ing to Dana-Humphry would do his own
explaining to Elsie. She stopped beside
her brothers drawing table in the back
room, and hurried her information into
q word.
Long, lean, beak-nosed Dana, fretting
at the bars of circumstance like Gagged
eagle, flung dripping pen into the middle
of his drawing, and glared.
you're not in earnest! Elsie? Why
damn his impudence! I'd have thought
better Of Humphry-old fool Of widower
-sneaking after chicken!"
"That's coarse and vulgar-and not
fair" his sister halted him. "Humphry' S
clean man-enough decenter than
plenty of fellows you go with and like.
"The kind of fellows like doesn't cut
any ice," Dana came back at her holly.
"Tisn't question Of old Humps de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09

lines of that unawakened countenance,
the oval cheek, the long lashes dropped
to the sumptuous coloring upon it, the
eyes with their wondering, almost in
fantile look. Henrietta sighed impa-
tiently. Elsie evidently took it for reproof.
"No-oh, no. don't mind" she said
in haste. DANES coming in, isn't he?
Mr.. Humphry'll think it's funny if there's
just me. I'll tell him you're sorry that
you had to CO.
"Yes-tie my veil, dear?"
Outside motor horn began to squawk
with jocular insistence. Elsie, peeping
through the lace curtain, saw a tall
young fellow jump out of the car, and
whispered:
"Theres Bob Osborne. It's the first
time I've seen him since he got back--a
real, sure-enough artch-i-teck! do envy
you him just little Bit"
well, your time'll be coming. Good
by, pet" And Henrietta hastily shut the
door behind her.
Through the curtain Elsie watched her
sister being helped in. So far, she had
always accepted without question the
child's portion-to be left behind. Even
now, the legitimate attraction of Henri
etta's escort, Bob Osborne, as big,
rather particularly good-looking young
man with the braced male strength of out
line that should appeal to girls eye, and
a well carried head of thick, ruddy hair,
had been put second to the fact of his
being an architect, designer of houses.
she was still lingering at the window
when the sound of approaching foot
steps made her glance around. Coming
up the hill, over the uneven brick side
walk, was her visitor, Humphrey. Snatch
ing off her apron and gathering up the
carpet-sweeper, dust mop, and cloths,
she ran to thrust them into the under
stairs closet, and then threw open the
door to him.
"Good evening, Miss Elsa.
On the threshold stood a stubby little
man with a pleasant, slightly humorous
cast of countenance. He carried in his
hand a striped paper bag, which he offered
little too late. Elsie was already back
ing through the hall, ushering him in, ex-
planning zealously:
Henrietta had to go with some folks