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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28

the printed page to the streets gay
with happier people. It came to her
that she had never felt more lonely In
all her life.
Margaret Bennett was the Pink street
stay-at-home. And Pink street had got
into the way of accepting her as such
and overlooking her. Dutifully Mrs.
Boom or Mrs. Minor or Mrs. Orlander
Crosby called upon her. Once. indeed.
abe had gone to ride in the Minors
new car. but that was as far as the
neighborliness of these busy. healthy
women went 1t was not Margaret's
way to intrude herself upon any one.
She took what was granted her hum
bly, and sweetly ahd persuaded herself
that she deserved no more.
She was eighteen when she married
Walter Bennett. At that time the Ben
nets had owned half of Pink street.
But Walter. being naturally a spend
thrift, had made way with parcel after
parcel of his property. until when he
died there was nothing cft for Marga-
ret save the little gray house which
had come to her from her father. That
she had held to against all odds, and It
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28

81 into her arms, to be clasped to q
mothering heart.
John Waldron. noting all this. in
formed Ruth Gordon that she was en-
gagged and that he would send for her
luggage.
That night 40 he passed his sons
room he saw a pretty sight Ben was
sitting on the nurses lap. his arm
around her neck, listening to Jack
and the Beanstalk" with wide open
mouth and glistening eyes. Oh those
stories Of childhoodi No matter how
many times We tell them they still re-
tain their charm! But woe betide us
II We vary their tragic ending! What
IL sweeter than that time, Of the day
when we cover UP q small hgure
whose chubby arms clasp our neck
affection that never can be false-and
We implore the guardianship Of heaven
OVER his young lifel
Speedily the days q the waldron
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28

Any one of her neighbors had had
an extra seat In her car, which might
have been offered to Margaret, yet they
had gone by without q glance in her
direction.
She turned q page of her book reso-
lutely and fixed her eyes upon II. The
light was failing. and she had to strain
her sight . little to see the fine print
II suppose might just as we'll 60 ip
and turn on the light" she said. "N6
doubt I shall read myself SLEEPY in no
time"
At that moment 4 big black car
swung out Of tho stream on Long av-
enue and approached the house.
why, that's Mrs. McLeods car"
Margaret thought in surprise. "Shs
IL coming after Mrs. Holiday. Now,
isn't that too bad! Mrs. Holiday went
with the Crosbys."
The Macleod car. with its liveried
chauffeur and single passenger-a
stately old lady IN a mauve veil--paus-
ed at the Holiday door. The chauffeur
got out and rang the bell. OF course.
nobody answered.
II ought to tell her." Margaret
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28
By Walt Gregg

other little boy"
Ben Just srasped this new idea of
tnings enough to know that some
ming was going to happen, SO as his
tAtner settled down to the evening pa
per. ne stole to his nurses room, to
nnd her packing her trunk. Ben ran
10 her. clasped his arms around her
neck ana sobbed: Mamma Ruth don't
go-don't leave your little boy"
40 Ruth Gordon It seemed she could
not Dear this parting. Three years Of
intimate companionship with Q little
boy cannot b severed at q moments
notice without leaving a great void.
Sns tried to soothe the little fellow,
but his sobs only grew louder-so:
much 30 that his father heard them
and rushed upstairs. On nearing the
room he listened.
Don't leave mel want you to stay
ana love ma" And mingled with the
aobs Of tho child were the words:
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28

thought. She knew the rich Mrs. Mace
Leod slightly. The chauffeur rang
again and then Margart emerged from
her vines and spoke: she isn't at
home"
"Oh!" said Mrs. Macleod. she
isn't at home, Leon. l was going to
take her to the carnival" she explain
ed to Margaret. The chauffeur had re-
turned to the car and was about to
start when his mistress spoke to him.
She glanced after the little figure limp
Ing toward the door Of the shabby gray
house.
The next moment the chauffeur was
at Margaret's side. II beg your par
oon, he said, but Mrs. Macleod
wishes to know II you will not accom-
pany her to the carnival"
IL" Margaret cried. and stood
astare.
The man smiled as he waited. Mrs.
Macleod spoke from the car, Throw
on wrap. Come Just as you are"
Il WILL" said Margaret. She went
rapidly indoors. With trembling
fingers she pinned ON q hat and drew
on her black coat
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28

was well. for else she had been home
less. After her husbands death she
had tried in all the ways an unskilled
woman may to earn. Then q fall on
the ice had injured her hip perma-
nently, and she was reduced to the use
OF crutch for the rest of her life.
fortunately. at about that time, a small
legacy had befallen her. 80 that now she
had the wherewithall for the most
frugal living expenses. When the ac-
tual necessities were paid for there
was nothing left for little joys. Mar
garet was dependent upon her &C.
Quaintances for these.
So 1t was that while all the town
went merrymaking on this glad night
she remained at home alone with her
crutch and her sad thoughts. All the
youth was not yet killed in Margaret
1t forty-one. She yet hoped and hun
gered for little innocent pleasure. It
was not her desire to be q stay-at-
homo. and her Imagination was still 40
active that she could picture to herself
the lights. the strings of nutterinE pen
nants. the music and merry noise Of
the gayest time Of all the towns year.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28

Fl. Gibson, Mountain Home; J. w.
Doane, Pocatello; Joe Potter, Ola; f.
H. Squires, San Francisco; b. v. Tap
pan, Emmett; ]. A. Spencer, Bruneau;
j. L. Kennedy, Horseshoe Bend; &c
Preston, Boyd Yaden, L. K. Magel
c. r. Kaufman, Miss Mercer, Miss
Tarr, Miss Margaret Tracey, Miss
Dorothy Algrich, Miss Jennie Jeskin-
cho. Homedale; Miss Helen Peter, Mrs
]. w. Morton, Miss Helen Pascoe, De
Merse Morton, Mountain Home.
BRISTOL-Anna Vickers, Nampa;
E. B. Arthur and daughter, Carey; w
o. Weiss. Placerville; R. A. Will
Walla Walla; ]. M. Watkins, Cald-
well; c. E. Gales. Portland; George
Cartwright, Horseshoe Bend; Mrs. e
d. Cooper, Mrs. G. /. Cooper and son
Centerville; o. P. Pennington; Notus;
Calvin Keller, Payette: Irene Douglas
Okmulgee, Okla; c. j. Mauck, Bee
Greenlee, J. Stamper, Caldwell; w. B
Willoughby, Christine Campbell, c. F
Miller, Terrill Taylor, Baker. Ore;
Miss Brown, Montour; Ernest Bahem
John Johnson, Percy Moore, Fremont
Stitzel. Otto r. Blackaby, Homedale;
George. R. Proctor. Grandview; Frank
Crane and wife, Nampa.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28
By--E1sie TEndlcott

The chauffeur aided her down the
step and into the car.
Margaret sank into the luxurious
cushions. She was still . little over
come, but she managed to say: you
don't know what this means. to mel
really wanted to CO."
II am very glad you could 30 on my
own account" Mrs. Macleod said. "A
pleasure shared with nobody IL only
half pleasure, I think"
The big car-there was not another
one In town like Mrs. MacLeod's-
spun into Long avenue and bowled on
toward the enchantment visible In a
haze of golden lights half mile away.
Margaret In the most unexpected man
ner was one of the gay procession.
1t was weeks since Margaret had
seen Main street, and she scarcely rec
ognized 1t now. Why. it was fairyland
with all those lights, music and the
Laughing surge of people! Up and
down sailed the black car. Margaret
gazed and gazed. She forgot the
orutch beside her and remembered
only that she was growing younger
and happier each moment!
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28
Orders Of the Navy Depart
ment Carried Out by Rep
resentatives of the De-
partment of Justice.

Special Agent p. r. Marrinan, of the
department of Justice, has been carry
ing out the order OF the navy depart
ment to seal all radio stations in his
territory. Dozens of plants operated
by amateurs have already been sealed
and reports are received daily that
others are complying with the order
closing all stations except those need
ed and taken over by the navy depart
ment.
The number of small plants through
out the country is surprising. Boise
had large number in operation. In
Nampa Special Agent Marrinan found
and had sealed Is stations. The larg-
est one located in this immediate vi
entity, was at Kuna. Almost every
town in the state has few amateur
stations which are efficient in re-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28
JUDGE KING TO BE
GUEST AT LUNCHEON

Judge Will r. King, chief counsel
for the United States reclamation
service, will be the guest of honor at
a luncheon to be given Tuesday at
noon at the Commercial club, In ad-
dition to Judge King, the members of
the state land board, including Cover
nor Alexander, Secretary of State
Dougherty, Attorney General Walters,
State Auditor Van Deusen, State
School Superintendent Miss Redfield,
Register Stott, George E. Cole, mana
ger of the Boise project, and B. E.
Stoutemeyer, reclamation service at
torney, will be the clubs luncheon
guests.
Judge King will be the principal
speaker and talks will also be made
by Governor Alexander and others.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28

1t was half past 10 when they turned
homeward. Margaret was tired, but
she was as happy as she had ever been
In her life. you opened Q door and
showed me wonderland" shs said to
Mrs. Macleod. II can never thank you
enough. l have memories enough To
last me the rest of my lifetime"
You are very satisfactory compan-
ion," replied Mrs. Macleod, and she
held Margaret's hand I'VE must zee
more of each other. The doctor id.
vises mo to stay out in the air az much
as possible. and az I do not care to
walk motor. But / am much alone.
for most of my friends have cars Of
their own. II 1t is agreeable to you.
Mrs. Bennett. will call for you every
day or two"
Halt an hour later Margaret lay up-
on her little hard bed. Her ears were
full OF music. her eyes full of visions
and her heart full Of Joy. And best OF
all her happiness had only Just begun.
Tomorrow she was going again.
She fell asleep praying for fair
weather.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28

would JOCK the door upon her solitary
self until mornings light
II was a marvellous June evening, all
perfume, cool airs and mystic shadow,
but the usual quiet was lacking. In
the distance Margaret could hear a
faint sound Of trombones. Up and
down the next street automobiles
streamed. There was a constant sound
of footballs as pedestrians hurried by.
1t was the night of the carnival.
Dear me-" thought Margaret, gazing
wistfully, II seem to be the only per-
son on the street that's staying at
home" She sighed and opened her
book. But she could not bring herself
to read. Her glance would stray from
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28

moment
'Miss Gordon. my wife, IL dead. I
have little 4-year-old boy that needs
. nurse Anna, my houskeeper, H. a
good woman. but she cannot do every
thing thought some middle-aged wo-
man might like the osition of mother
ing my boy"
"Oh. Mr.. waldron." interrupted
Ruth, II love children. should love
70 Try"
Just then Ben came running into the
room, going to his fathers side a. he
saw the stranger.
sBsn. how would you like to have
this lady stay and play With you? She
likes little boys"
Ben drew closer to his father, stick
Ing his thumb in his mouth. but the
outstretched arms and beautiful face
Of Ruth Gordon won his heart, and
with the impetuosity Of childhood, with
it, generous responss to love. he leap
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28

Darling. will still love you and coma
to see you often" But words are vaiI
things for comfort, and before Ruth
knew 1t her tears were mingled with
Bens. s. 4
For the brief moment that John wal
dron listened to this pleading OF tho
child. to his mind flashed the picture
Of what that house would b. without
Ruth. How could he have been -
blind as to think of sending her aVnvl
With quick. manly stride he entorsi
the room. hurting out: Miss 0or6on.
did say We do not need q nurse ~
more. but forgot we need Z man 49,
Ruth love you've love you'll
you stay with us all the time ana -
our mamma?
Little Ben stopped his crying lone
enough to see Mamma Ruth-soor -
De 1t In reality-folded In hin fafhers.
strong arms and he knew ali worlS -
well
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28

homestead passed, until three years
had elapsed. Quite . change had taken
place In Ben. The Dutch clip and the
Russian suit had been superseded By
the short hair cut and the suit with
the back pocket filled with string and
silver paper. His love for Mamma
Ruth. ~ he called her. was evident.
She In turn returned his affection, but
1t times was very sad a. she thought
Of the inevitable parting.
A change bad also taken place in
Bens father. His face glowed with
happiness at his Homecoming a he
handed Ruth the evening papers and
Ben the candy md other goodies that
were invariably containd In the green
bag.
One evening Ben's father said to
him: You are big boy now and
Will not need Z nurse any more. /
have told Mamma Ruth this and she
u going away to take care OF some
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28
WIRELESS STATIONS
IN IDAHO SEALED BY
THE u. S. AUTHORITIES
ceiving, but most of them have
enough power to send.
TO MAINTAIN SECRECY.

ceiving, but most of them have not
enough power to send.
TO MAINTAIN SECRECY.
Operation of the numerous plants
interferes with the sending of govern
ment messages and 1t Is for this rea-
son, as well as to maintain secrecy.
that all private stations are being
sealed by the government.
Operators of the private plants are
complying with the requests of the
navy department and are filing state
ments setting forth the location Of
their stations and enumerating their
equipment. Many of the private plants
are well equipped and represent an in
vestment of considerable money. One
has been sealed in this immediate vi
cinity that represents an investment
of approximately $4,000. While the
smaller stations are mostly used for
experimental purposes there are a
number in the state that have been
used by the owners for commercial
purposes.
The orders Of the federal government
pertaining to the sealing Of the wire
less stations are very strict and vio-
lations may be punished by either the
military or civil authorities.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28
And Of Course All AL! Vas Well

isn't 1t about time Master Ben went
to bedf"
mo. Anna, TIL tuck him in for the
night myself" huGgtng him closer a.
he said II.
So Anna sauntered back to the
kitchen. muttertng a. she went some
thing about spelling the child.
A little later John Waldron put Ben
to bed. tears gushing to his eyes a. he
watched him sleeping. Poor little fel-
lowl Who will care now whether your
fingers get jammsd or you wake in the
night. frightened By the big. black
thing you think you see?
The next day, as John was in the H.
brary. the bell rang and Anna ushered
into his presence young woman who
said she came in response to his adj
vertisement for a nurse Reading her
card he saw her name was Ruth
Gordon.
John Waldron looked puzzled for =
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28
FORMER BOISE WOMAN TO
ATTEND FOOD CONFERENCE

Mrs. Robert w. Spangler, formerly
of Boise. but now of Salt Lake, has
been called by Secretary of Agricul-
ture Houston to attend a food con-
servation congress in Washington, D.
c. Fifty women, connected with wom-
ems magazines of the country, will
meet with the department of agricul-
ture to discuss food conservation as
a war measure. Mrs. Spangler edits
the Western Club Woman department
Of the New West magazine, which her
husband publishes.
The appointment of the former Boise
woman to this important national con-
ference is a decided honor, as well as
a recognition of her ability. While a
resident of Boise. Mrs. Spangler took
keen interest in club affairs and since
her removal to Salt Lake, about three
years ago, she has been continuing
her activities along this line. The
news of her appointment to the con-
servation meeting will be gratifying
to her many Boise friends. The con-
ference is to be held in the immediate
future.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28
Idaho Boy Tells Of Fare
Given Yarrowdale Prisoners

Bread made Of straw and sawdust
and selling at 81 q loaf, was part OF
the diet Of the Yarrowdale prisoners
while they were In the German prison
camp. Heino A. Rein, an Idaho boy.
was one Of the prisoners. A letter
written to his mother at Standpoint,
tells an interesting story Of prison life
in Germany. It Ii as follows:
Dear Mother: am now in a very
nice city in Switzerland. We left
very good thing when we left. II
ever there was a place I wanted to
leave 1t was Germany.
We are on our way back and 1t will
be about the middle of April before
we reach the states. II ever there was
a, hell on earth It is Germany. You
perhaps thought It strange of me
sending home for something when
had not done SO before. I was fig
uring we were going to be in Germany
for the duration of the war. About
six mouths would finish anybody that
walked on two feet of what saw Of
Germany. That Is why sent for
those packages. A person cannot
write for what he wants to, when he
is in a prisoners camp. When the
prisoner gets one loaf Of bread for
10 marks Cor two dollars), You can
guess how we were living. Besides
that bread was made of straw and
sawdust. You are given one box of
| coal for two days, for 200 men in one
barracks. one stove, two thin blank cts,
| bit of straw. pan and spoon. That
Is q prisoners allowance.
BILL OF FARE.
Breakfast.
Black coffee.
Cabbage and Water, or
Fish and water.
8 o'clock.
One-tenth Loaf Of Bread.
Days Ration.
Supper.
| Same as Dinner
Bean Soup on Bean Day Thursday.
| Sunday.
Sandstone Soup with Jam in It for
Sweetness
Desert-All the fresh air you want.
As for Switzerland, I never saw a
prettier country. Everything Is very
nice here; hilly country and the best
of people. They received us with open
arms, like a person would receive a
long lost brother. They gave US to-
bacco. food, newspapers and books at
the stations. Switzerland treats one
person as good as another. It Is the
first country I have seen like the
states.
The American consul took charge Of
us and put us up at some very nice
hotels and we are receiving the best
of treatment.
I was on my way from Philadelphia
to France when we were torpedoed
four days out Of Brest naval base in
France. They fired four six-inch
shrapnel and one torpedo. 1t took the
ship seven hours and a half to sink.
1t was the Georgia. the largest cargo
carrying ship sailing the seas, and be-
longed to the White Star line. We
had 1850 horses. 100 Peerless army
trucks, cotton and food stuff on board
for Liverpool. The cargo was esti-
mated at 100000. The raider cap
tured nine ships, sunk eight and sent
one to Swinemund. Germany, with 571
prisoners. There were some killed on
the different ships. One man was
drowned off our ship. They fire first
and then warn you after they have
sunk your ship. 1t Is pretty cold
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28
GLAD TO LEARN OF rr.

ApriTs changeable weather causes
colds that lead to expensive doctor
bills-bills that could be avoided II
the cold were checked in time. C.
Smith. 1921 18th ST., Augusta, Ga.
writes: II got one 25c bottle of Foley's
Honey and Tar and my cough and
cold Is about well. I was glad to learn
of great medicine like that" Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar enjoys such a
splendid reputation that 1t ie often
initiated. OF course. no substitute or
imitation is as good as the genuine.
Adv. T. TIL. 8.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28
STOMACH TROUBLE AND coNsTi
PATTON.

MY mother had been suffering from
stomach trouble and constipation for
over year and although she took med
icine for it all the time she did not
improve at all until I got her a bot
tie Of Chamberlain's Tablets. They
improved her digestion and regulated
the action of her bowels. She is now
sound and WELL" writes Mrs. w. A.
Swope, Dresden, Ohio. Obtainable ey-
erywhere.-Adv. T. TIL. s.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28
Fair Weather for the Day Of Days

RGARET BENNETT
settled her crutch
under her arm and
limped out to her
seat upon the tiny
vine screened porch.
She had eaten her
supper alone and
she expected to sit
alone until bed
time, when she
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

OWYHEE-H. H. Kurtz, Pocatello;
w. D. Fales and wife, Gooding; q. K,
Hunt, St. Louis; s. H. Rich, Paris; J.
w. Hawkins, Spokane; Daniel Reber,
Mountain Home; F. A. Thurber, T. ].
O'Brien, Salt Lake; Milton Friend,
Seattle; T. P. Seel, Boston; B. D.
Lache and wife, Cincinnati; A. H.
Conner, Standpoint; w. McWaters,
Portland; C. e. Sharp. Weiser; N. H.
McClary. st. Joseph; H. w. Balsiger
A. Halvorsen, Mountain Home.
IDANHA-Charles 8. Wood. San
Francisco; Annabelle Newell, Drew
sey, Ore; H. P. McDowd, Salt Lake
Joe Johnson, Chicago; A. w. Mallett
Ontario; ]. w. Machen, Springfield
Ore; G. L. Boyd, st. Louis; g. J. Lo-
quoan, st. Louis; w. D. Cranney and
wife, Oakley; J. H. Worthington
l.. D. Cowan, Oakley; e. Hansen, Lo-
gan; E. G. Johnson, Parma; r. B
Scatterday, CALDWELL Keith Cranney
Island Station; F. w. Kingston, Lo-
gan; w. ID. Cranney, Jr., Burnley; j
o. Anderson, Oakley; r. e. Weant
and wife, Vale; Fred M. Johnson, Le-
banon, o.; w. w. Kearns, Salt LAX e
o. NJ. Neumeister Tacoma; w. c
Thomas, Gooding; C. G. Goodwin, Pay
cite; Harry Pagan, Denver; Ruth
Lackey. Mrs. A. M. Lackey, Ontario;
Della Howard, Roswell; Stella Sonner
Bull; J. Nelson, Barberton; F.. J
Stophlet, Weiser; Charles A. Heitzel
New York.
GRAND-F. H. Roseboom, Spokane
Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Robertson, White.
TAIL Mont; w. s. Kehren, Fremontor
B. A. Cummings, Pocatello;. Henry Oh.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28

The burning rays Of the summer
sun hold no thought of discomfort
for the wearer Of this smart and
light white silk jersey sport suit. It
is daintily embroidered in silk and
has sash effect in front with long
tassels. The hat is Of fine white
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28
sDaily except Sunday.
Southern Division,

'Daily except Sunday.
Southern Division.
Lv. Boise for Meridian, Nampa and
Caldwell
$50, 1880. 900. 1890 a. M
1900. 1880. 2:30, $3.50. $3.50, 500,
$50, $500, $3.50, '11:00 p. m.
s'To Meridian only.
sTo Nampa only.
Lv. Boise for McDermott 1880, 900 a.
m: 1880, 500 p. m.
Lv. McDermott for Boise sis, 1880
a. M; 5:55 p. m.
Schedule subject to change without
notice.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28

6hone for . brief moment on two
ngures seated in the arm chair
In the library bay window. Two
pathetic figures they were--John Wal
dron and his little boy, Ben. A few
days before they had laid in the quiet,
cold earth all that was mortal Of the
young wife and mother.
AS John Waldron held in his arms
his 4-year-old son he hardly noticed
Anna, the housekeeper, standing 1t the
ooor. until she spoke:
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28
INTERUReAN TIME TABLE.
BOISE VALLEY TRACTION co.
Northern Division.

Lv. Boise for Eagle, Star, Middleton
and Caldwell
TOO. $500. $3.50, 1880 A. M.
100, 200, 800. 400 $3.50, 700, $500.
II: 90 p. m.
Lv. Boise for Duncan, s6.10, s7:O5.
1905 a. m: 1905. '4:05, sos, sos
p. m.
Lv. Duncan for Boise, s6:3s. s7.80.
$3.50 a. M; 1880. '4:s0, $3.50. $3.50
p. m.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28

Baggage delivery. Auto delivery for
country and long trips. Phone 10.
Peasley Transfer & Storage Co. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-28

IE last rays of the
September sun were
casting beauty over
all the earth. Out
side. the chirp Of
the cricket portend-
ed the slow but GER
tain approach of
autumn. As the
golden rays slowly
descended { b ~