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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05

A noYeI method Of preserving fres-
Goes, recently discovered by Japan
csc, consists in coating them with thin
glass, which Is made to adhere
through the agency Of specially pre-
pared chemicals. The new method is
said to make the frescoes pEpof against
the Ia furious action Of the atmosphere.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05
Er- of CHARGE.

Any adult suffering from cough, cold
or bronchitis, Is invited to call at the
Old Reliable drug store and get abso-
lutely free, a sample bottle of Boschee's
German Syrup a soothing and healing
remedy for all lung troubles. which has
a successful record of fifty years. Gives
the patient a good nights rest free
from coughing. with free expectoration
A standard medicine for fifty years
For sale in all civilized countries
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05
Beaman News Notes.
oecial to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Beaman, Oct. 5,-F'ifty per cent of
the people around here have the Span
ish influenza.
The band with a large delegation
from here and Conrad went to Grundy
Center yesterday to celebrate flag rails
ing and flag service day.
Last week Charles Vint, one Of
Vienna's best hog raisers, sold III Z
months-old pigs that averaged PA
pounds.
Sharp Bros. &c Lister have several
thousand hogs feeding. They have
great faith in the future market.
J. w. Wallace, of Oklahoma. is here
visiting his daughter, Mrs. f. G. Rowe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05
Reconsider Adjournment Plans.

Washington, Oct. 4.-Congressional
leaders today considered revision OF
plans to adjourn a month, beginning
Oct. 20, as the result of request from
Secretary McAdoo that the senate
speedily enact the $s.000,o00,o0o war
revenue bill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05
rr.nor. Felt Ia Ankansas.

Pine Bluff. Ark. Oct Earth ire
nors lasting several seconds occurred
here shortly after a. m. today, Ell
forts to locate an explosion any
where in the surrounding country
failed. The tremors ratified dishes
and windows.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05
MINNEAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS
Effective April I, 1917
NORTH ROIIND YAa

No, ALBERT Lea Mail, Tex
cept Sunday ........... S:43 4 m.
No. e-Mason City Mail lex.
cept Sunday .......... 6:1s p. m.
No. s-North STAR Limited
daily ................ 1870 z. n.
Local freight Except SUM $50 q "a.
SOUTH BOUND,
No. 1-St. Louis and Kansas
City Mail Except Sunday 500 p. m.
No. 10-Peoria EXP. Eek SUM 9:1s. 4. %.
No. 6-North Star Limited
'(da4ly) ...............,.. A:O1 q. m.
Local freight Except SUM- 1900 q. m
STORY CITY BRANCH
Leave Arrive
sos p. m. Passenger daily S:25 O. a.
$3.50 n. except Sunday. $500 y N.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05
School For Engineers.

New York Oct A school for en-
cheering officers for the transport
service and sr T. ships has been es-
tablished at He zen, \. J. Men oil
draft age are eligible and applications
now are being received by Lieutenant
Commander Newton Mansfield.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05
Winona Editor Dies.

Winona, Mimi. Oct. 4-.William
Hayes Laird, aged SO, owner, editor
and publisher of the Winona Republic
can Herald, and thirty-third degree
Mason, died at his home here last
night, following three months ILL
ness.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05
Vote to Merge. Schools.

Waterloo, Oct. 4.-The synod of Iowa
Of the United Presbyterian church, in
session for annual conferences here,
voted yesterday as favoring the con-
solidation Of the two theological semi
naries of that denomination. The semi
naries are located at Pittsburgh and
Xenia, O., and the consolidation, If
made, will mean that the joint institu-
ton will be located at Pittsburgh.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05
Former Hampton Girl WEEDS.

Special to Times-Republican.
Hampton, Oct. 5.-Many Hampton
people will be pleased to learn that
fortune has dealt kindly with Miss
Lottie Ross, daughter, Of Mr.. NJ. H.
Ross, since she went to Lincoln. Neb.,
sixteen years ago., to accept a position
in the dry goods store of William Geld.
Now comes the news that Sept % she
was united in marriage to william F.
Bubeck. a prosperous young business
man of Lincoln,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05
Railroad Time. Table
CHICAGO 4 NORTHWESTERN.
= GOING WEST

No. l1--Denver Special 49,. 1888 a. N.
emo. Overland Limited. 81: OF a. m.
No. s-China and Japan Elk. s:21 a. m.
No. 29--Ames Passenger -. .11:21 a. m.
No. 6-Des Moines Pass'ger s: 80 p. m.
No. IL Pacific Express 80. 6:40p. m.
GOING EAST.
No. 4-Des Moines Pass'ger 80 q. m.
No. 1z-Denver Special 49,. 2:05 p. m.
No 2-Overland Limited ....3:40 q. m.
No. 3o-Clinton Passenger >. SLIP. m.
No. 6-Atlantic Express 80. s:25 p. m.
No. 22-Chicago Special. .12: IS q. m.
No. 20-Paciic Limited ..... S:13 q. m.
Nos. 4, s. 90. 30. daily except Sunday.
Stops to receive sleeping car passen.
gers for Fullerton. Neb.. and points
west.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05
CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN
"Corn Belt Route"

No. st. Joe and X. c. Linn. 1855 a. m.
No. SIX G. Mail and Exp. .9:1S p. m.
No. 5-K.C. and st. Joseph 1905 a. m.
No. 55-Des Moines Mail. .7:10 p. IN.
GOING NORTH
No. Irwin Cities linn. .11:23 D. m.
No. 4-Chicago- st. P. Exp. $3.50 q. m.
No. 54-Daily ..............7: 1865 p. m.
No. 6-Chicago Filler :. 1896 D. m.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05
SHARING the Jov o, Life.

The only real happiness in this life
springs from doing things for 9TH
ers, and nothing gives US greater pleas
ure than bringing our loved ones
box Of candy, OF which we are very
Embellishments Ohio State Journal
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05

were ordered to retreat. Our artillery
was supposed to lombard the village,
but before they began action. the gas
came over and the next thing ! knew
was In evacuation hospital No. 49,.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05
MUST WAIT FOR CHEAPER SHOES.
Twelve Dollars Limit Motto Affect
Winters Trade.

Chicago, Oct. 4.-The shoe that COSTS
SIS and s2O is not to vanish from the
market right now-not for some time
John O'Connor, president Of the Ma
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05
Area Of Greenland.

Corrections made recently in mnps
of Greenland have shown it to be about
10000 square miles larger than form
erly believed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05

France sumsrs severely Prsm Ne High
Prices and Scarcity % FEEDER.


Shortage Of animal feeds in France.
though frequently announced In the
foreign crop reports, is perhaps most
clearly reflected by the prices prevail.
Ing In the forage markets. There are
three qualities OF fodder. The prices
quoted prevailed In midsummer and
are for the second or medium quality.
Flrst-Quality fodder averages from 81
to So more per ton, and third-Quality
the same amount less:
Wheat straw ............37S per ton
Hay ................... "a per ton
Shortages Of transport makes deliv-
cries of all feeds, uncertain, and In
some markets there II practically no
business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05

Often What Makes Him Black.
Sometimes" remarked the man on
the car, "the black sheep of the family
has more pep than the entire flock. -
Toledo Blade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05
They Who Have Learning

They Who Have IearnIh0.
Great takers, without knowledge,
are az the winds that whistle; but.
they who have learning should speak
aloud.-Moliere.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05
Poor Pattern.

Poor Pattern.
The trouble with the average self
made man is the poor selection Of his
pattern.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05

NonessentiaI industry.
Our idea Of nonessential industry
is tracing the pedigree Of dog.-Dal-
las News,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-05

AHT01S ana 9IFI MUM s'OUS vvvvO'<7~ -
taken on the occasion Of, the. navy
socretarys recent visit to- the plant
OF the Midvale steel Company q
Bddystone. Pa. to celebrate the De-
livery to the government of the one
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18
SOON OVER His COLD.

Everyone speaks we'll Of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy after having
used It. Mrs. George Lewis, Pitts
field. N. Y, has this to say regarding
It: Last winter my little boy. five
years old, was sick with q cold for
two or three weeks. ! doctoTed him
and used various cough medicines
but nothing did him much good until
] began using Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. He then improved rapidly
and In . few days was over his
cold" ADV.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18
ST. Tanlmany Farmer
D. II. Mason, Editor
sLIpELL'S DOING 1T.

slidel Of sleA
with the Government
attained only by encney OF
be attained only ny emcency
do its share cuts on that nucn from
$ Stacker.
slidel is funds but it
of labor that might be
negroes
where unlawful practices
beneficial ana IN
health prosperity
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18
NOW READY FOR SERVICE.

King of Maplewood, No. 2125T9,
H. F. H. B. His sire Is Johanna King
6egas, No. 1884. H. F. H. B.. one
Of the greatest milk and butter pro-
ducing bulls in Wisconsin, and is
q thirty-pound bull. His dam in
Daisy OF Maplewood, No. 270S93, II.
F. H. B. and A. R. o. tested 27-pound
cow. Both sire and dam are top
notch Holstein-Friesians The cost
OF service is $500. Riverside Farm,
Riverside Drive, Covington. La.
mr23
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18
POLICE JURY
PROCEEDINGS
MEETING OF
MAY ID

zens to build a vat at the Widow A.
Plots, on Pearl River Road, and it
was moved by Geo. koepp, seconded
by J. NJ. Smith, that the above pc
tition be granted. Carried.
Moved by Geo. Koepp. seconded by
j. NJ. Smith, that the millage be rails
ed from 90 per cent to SO per cent
on all taxable property, and that !
mill be taken from the criminal fund
and given to the schools of the par
ish. 1t being put to vote the men,
bers voted unanimously yea. Car
ried.
The following communication was
read:
Covington, La, April II. 1918.
To the President and Members Of the
Police Jury of St. Tammany Par
ish, La:
Gentlemen: -On March 18th the
Women's Progressive Union OF Gov
ington voted to call your attention to
the disgracefully dirty and insani-
tary condition OF the parish jail.
courthouse and vault. In obedience
to their instructions letter was
written Mr.. Howe, as president OF
the police jury, asking that your
body take Immediate steps to remedy
existing conditions. Since the I'm
ion has received no reply to their
letter, and fearing it may have fail
ed to reach Mr.. Howe, 1t was voted
at their meeting on April Sth to write
you again, and again call your at
tention to the necessity Of cleaning
and disinfecting the building under
your care.
The Progressive Union, co-operat-
ing with the Board of Health, has
set April 25 as "Clean-Up Day" for
Covington, to be followed up by a
thorough inspection OF all houses,
stores and yards, while fines are to
be imposed upon all failing to OBJ
serve the day. Now we hope to have
your cooperation also in our effoi IS
to make our town cleaner and health
Ter, and trust we may hear from you
in the very near future In regard to
it. We would suggest that to be
really effective. the cleaning Of your
buildings should include the wash
ing Of all windows and the cleaning
away of cob-webs. as we'll as the
cleaning of walls. floors and 100
coverings. the same to be folio wed
by Thorough disinfcctiGn. Also ?.
properly safeguard the Acc+h
yourselves and others using Ties
buildings. such cleaning should :
done frequently and regularly.
In order to guard against this ie'
ter being lost, a copy OF being son
your secretary, Mr.. Martinda.e.
Very sincerely,
MRS. f. G. DAVIS,
Corresponding Secretary.
1t was moved by e. j. Domcrsue
seconded by E. P. Robert that the
above communication be referred to
the House Committee. Carried.
The following report was read:
Covington, La. April s, 1913.
To the Honorable President and
Members Of the Police Jury Of st.
Tammany Parish, La:
Gentlemen:-I beg to submit this
my report for the month of April,
1918:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.

prohibition gaining trends
Pleasant
will greatly the and the people throughout
that much stronger
importance both conservation
influence considered
being obstructionists.
conflicts
conditions
possible
Prohibition should be national ALL and
people it. We
amendment,
Immediately
fields.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18

JUST IN-Car OF raw bone super
phosphate, at cost to farmers. $2.25
per 100 pounds; $45 per ton. Cash
No reservations-first come first
served. Also cow peas on above
terms - they are getting scarce
Whip-poor-wills, $500; mixed clay
$4.1O. Stanga Mercantile Co, Two
l6-Ounce Stores, Abita Springs and
CoVington. NIL
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18
NOTICE.

1t 10 requested that those who
purchased Liberty Bonds, designat.
ing this bank for payment and de-
livery OF same, will call and make
the stipulated payments.
st. TAMMANY BANK & TRUST
COMPANY.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18
Homo comforts at the Riverside
Inn, COyington, La. Moderate rates.
Mrs. +. Durel, Proprietoross. a2O

FOR RENT-The Commercial HO-
tel, near the depot in CovingtOn, has
Juts ben entirely renovated. 1t is
supplied with modern sanitary tx
-ures. baths, ETC., and has Always
oeen a popular resort for tTayeilAe
men. 1t is an excellent opportunity
4or any one who wishes to engage -
me motel business. Apply to }. "a
DomeTgue, Covinoton. NH
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18
CHRONIC CONSTIPATION.

1t n BY no means an easy matter
to cure this disease. but it can be
done in most instances by taking
chambarlAiu's Tablets and comply
tuE with the plain printed lnstruc-
tons that accompany each package.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18
ATTENTION.

Hemstitching, g.; buttons cover
ed, 10c and up; pleating, machine
button holes. Special attention Civ
en- all mail orders received. Strand
Building, 202 Second Floor, Baronne
and Gravier streets, New Orleans
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18

Balance on hand, April /, general
fund, $S,13O.1O; road fund, ST.
S24.4S; special road fund, IS, 1852.
Receipts from T. E. Brewster.
general fund, $2,147.39; road fund,
$l,O37.66; special road fund $953.sO.
From Sam Cowart, general fund $50;
special road fund, $3,762.5O (trans-
ferred from general fund.- From
Fletcher Crawford, for dipping vat,
general fund, $50. Total, general
fund, $lO,377.49; road fund, "
S62.14; special road fund. 1882 ~.
Less disbursements, general fund,
s7,526.95; road fund, $S35.79; spl.
road fund, none.
Balance on hand April 80, 1918.
general fund, $2,S5O.54: road fund,
$2,o26.36; special road fund, w.
S2192
Respectfully,
GEO. F. BIERHORST,
Parish Treasurer.
It was moved and seconded that
the report of the treasurer be ac-
cepted. Carried.
Statement of T. E. Brewster, Tax
Collector, for month of April, 1913:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18

Drawn from photograph of Christine Mil
Ter singing in direct comparison with the
New Edison and proving that the two in
terpretations are identical.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18

am applying for q pardon.
-m4-3ts MARY HOLT.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18

FOR SALE-One Duroc Jersey pig
six months old. Apply n. J. Siler.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18

FOX SALE-A sound young horse
Apply 1903 21st avenue. Paon'
3l4, Coyington. MIL
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18

WANTED--A good gentle family
COW with calf, also ten cover ding
room table, armoir and sideboard.
Apply P. O. Box IA, Coyington, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18

I am applying for a pardon.
MI S-3t III. c. CANNON.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18

FOR SALE-Honduras rice. Ap
ply M. p. blanche. Covington, La
Phone 224.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18

WANTED-A man or boy to work
on farm on shares. A good home is
offered. Must come recommended.
Address T. A. Slattery, Ramsay, La,
or call at Forest Hill Farm, near and
south Of Hoods Station, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18


the parish Of St. Tammany, State Of
Louisiana, do solemnly swear that
the above is correct statement Of
all taxes, ETC., collected by me for
the above mentioned funds from the
LIST day Of April, 1918, to the goth
day OF April, 1918, inclusive.
T. T.. BREWSTER,
Take Collector.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 4th day of May, 1913.
W. E. BLOSSMAN,
by. Clerk Of Court.
The sheriff's report was accepted
az read.
General Fund.
Horace Abney, fllling vat at Cooks
three times. $500.
Henry Pons, repairing vat at Flot's
$500.
SherwinI Williams Co., kill-tick,
$1423.97.
Ira Todd, work on watts. 1897.
A. j. Dutruch, lumber for Dutruch
vat, $12.54.
R. Fitzgerald, work on Dutruch
vat, 1920.
L. Pilaud, work on Pilaud vat,
5000.
Jules Flot, filling vat at Flot's
500.
W. Blackburn. work on Sun vat.
s7.75.
J. H. Woods, work on Sun vat,
1884. ....
S. D. Flot. work on Flot vat. $12
s. d. Flot, building Kerr vat.
$3.50. TvU
Cowan-Kerr Lumber Co., lumber
for vats. $S523
Tom Rout, filling vat at Heintz
place and work. $500.
VIM. James, filling vat at Heintz
place and work, $3.50.
T. N. Galloway, fllling vat at Alb
ney place. $500.
Ben Williams, filling and repairing
Waldheim vat. $3.50.
Henry Keller, building vat At Du-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18

For all kinds Of pipe fittings ano
plumbing see w. A. Dutsch, Phons
S61, CovingtOn. ja2bti
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18

FOR SALE-Cheap. One Slude,
baker six cylinder 1917 seven pass
enger car, in perfect shape. Owned
by doctor who was called to the
front. Call and see it, j. Louis
Smith, Coyington, La. mr}o
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18

FOR SALE-Horse, buggy and
surrey. in good condition. Apply to
Alsxius Bros. 4 Co., Covtngton, La.
My1 1T
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18

FOR SALE-HouSe and lot in
Covington. Apply to St. Tammany
Bank & Trust Co., Coyington, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18

FOR SALE-Incubated chicks just
Matched. FORD CAR in good con
dition, Telephone 149, Coyington.
mr23tf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18

Manure in car load lots. Write
for prices. Honore's Transfer. 517
8. Front street. Now ORLEANS, La
mil 1t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-18

FOR SALE-Bargain-1o young
geese, just laying, sl.35 each. Also
one light surrey, $1,000. Apply to
E. Burkenstock; Abita Springs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-09
(241Qu!CohO1d
@sE7 ! . ! tt{S.

and more vigor will result from a di.
minished use of fats.
1t is our soldiers, sailors and the
allies about whom we need worry
France and England are short of fats,
terribly short, and America must
make up that shortage, cut of her
own over-abundance.
II every person in America saves
one ounce of fat a day we can ship
fats enough for our soldiers, sailors
and allies
One-third of an ounce Of fats meas
ured In bacon amounts to just about
two thin slices of bacon. Giving up
two slices OF bacon morning does
not seem much of a hardship when we
realize what vital necessity it is to
keeping up the health and vigor Of the
men behind the guns, yet that two
slices Of bacon is one-third OF the
ounce you are trying to save.
But don't make the mistake Of
thinking you are saving animal fats
for the soldiers when you don't have
bacon for breakfast, if you would not
have had it anyway. Saving means
the actual giving up Of something you
are actually in the habit Of using
Bullets and bacon! If you are not
using bullets send your bacon to
someone who is using them.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-09
Revelations of a Wife
eY ADELE GARRISON

able to tell such good ones on such
short notice. Where did you get your
practicen"
$3.50 A Tempting Thought
The insolence of him! The insuffer-
able insolence, How | wished I had
the power to strike from his face the
mccking smile l knew it must wear
What was it Jack had said of this
man: q haven't even the privilege of
knocking him down without making
things worse for YOU"
But there was a man who did have
that privilege | knew that careless
as Dickv might be. much as he liked
the Underwoods. I could arouse his
anger against Harry Underwood If
wished to do so. I made up my mind
to tread very varefully, but to take no
more of the kind of talk he was Civ
ing me.
"Mr. Underwood" Ny voice surpris-
ed myself. 1t was so angry. DO You
mean to say that you doubt my word?"
THAT YOU have your rings" he in
terrupted. "Oh. no. | understand you
must have found them. But that you
did not lose them for time this morn
ing-tell that to the marines, my dear,
not your Uncle Dudley. But don't you
care. I'll never mention it to Dicky,
pom my honor. even if you are the
crossest little lady | know"
For a moment a sudden wild tempta-
ton came to me. | dread inexpressi-
bly, to tell Dicky that | had taken off
my wedding and engagement rings
because | did not want my Cousin
Jack 20 guess that | was married be-
fore our dinner should be over
Why not accept the goods the gods
provided, treat Harry Underwood more
courteously, and accept his promise
never to speak of the incident?
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-09
THE AFTERMATH

, Mrs. Graham" Harry Underwood 6
voice was as smooth as ever ! told
myself as l listened that / should
never overcome my dislike and fear
of this man
! Yes" l said shortly
All, thought you would be at home
| by this time" he went on. Made up
my mind to chance it anyway before
went home. Just wanted to tell you
that you needn't be afraid of my say
Ing anything about your losing your
rings. OF course, you know l couldn t
help seeing your hand when l was
standing by the taxi door, and that
yarn of having lost nothing of value
didn't go down with yours truly. I'm
too old bird to swallow that story.
But NUNS the word, my dear. I'd cut
my tongue out before I'd say anything.
That will be our little secret, yours
and mine. I'm delighted to share any
thing with you, if it's only secret
/ stood in absolute silence when he
had finished. For minute at least
I could think of no reply to make to
him. One thing was clear to me, how
ever. On no account must he be per-
mitted to think that he shared any
secret with me, or had any hold, how
ever slight, upon me.
Il don't understand YOU" I said at
last. Il have lost no rings The only
ones I own are my engagement and
wedding rings. and they are upon my
hand at this moment You did not see
them on my hand when you saw me
at the door of the restaurant because
they were in my mesh bag BY a mis-
take I had worn a pair of gloves that
were too tight, and / had to take off
the rings preparatory TO putting on my
gloves"
''F-ery clever, upon my word" The
smooth voice at the other end of the
telephone held note of mockery now
You'll do. decidedly. l didn't think
you had it in you. Girls with sanity
Puritan faces like yours shouldn't be