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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1919-10-23
Items Of Local Interest

MIR. w. H. Gordon of Andrews,
was in town Monday.
Mr.. w. S. Cox of Hemingway was
in Kingstree Tuesday.
Mr.. w. L. Harrington of New Zion,
was in Kingstree on business Tues
day.
Mr.. j. P. Thompson of Salters was
in town today and called at The Rec
ord office.
Mrs. T. S. Richburg of Dillon, spent
last week end in town, the guest of
friends and relatives.
Mr.. B. A. Hughes and two little
sons of Salters, were callers at the
Record office Tuesday.
Mrs. r. C. Bivings of Rome, Ga, is
visiting at the home of Mrs. A. M.
Flagler, on Route 2, Lake City,
Miss Marie Nelson of Charleston,
\ spent the week end here with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Harrington,
and little son, Jack, of Darlington,
spent the week end near town with
their brother and sister, respectively,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Harrington.
Mr.. Chas. Singleton, contractor is
pushing work now on the handsome
home he has under construction for
Mr.. w. E. Nesmith. At the same
time he is getting his own residence
on Academy street we'll under way.
The Rev. H. D. Bull, will conduct
services at the Episcopal church here
next Sunday morning and night. He
will also hold a service at the Boyd
school house at 4:30 o'clock Sunday
afternoon. The public is invited to at
tend these services.
Mr.. Edward Mcdowell, of the
Greenville Daily News Staff, is at
home this week with his parents,
Rev. and Mrs. E. A. Mcdowell, recu-
perating from an operation for ap-
pendicitis recently performed at the
Baptist hospital in Columbia.
On next Tuesday, October %, ma
tinee and night, Hearts of the
World" one of D. w. Griffith's mas
ter pieces will be shown on the screen
at the Academy Theatre. This pro-
duction Is said to be equal if not su-
perior to "The Birth of a Nation"
Mr.. Claude ]. Thompson, manager
of the Academy street theatre has
succeeded in getting Daddy Long
Legs" as a film attraction here on
Friday night; October 81. Mary Pick
ford, the noted young stage artist,
stars in this production which is one
of the best of it's class in movidom.
On Monday afternoon little Miss
Virginia Gates was "at home" to a
number of her juvenile friends in
celebration of her fourth anniversary.
The little gathering had a big time,
playing games and eating ice cream.
The little hostess was the recipient
of numerous presents and solicita-
tions for many happy returns of the
occasion.
Mr.. H. A. Miller expects to leave
tonight for Richmond, Va, to buy a
car load of pork hogs. He has been
advertising for pork hogs the past
two weeks, offering 17e the pound, on
- foot, for fat hogs. No one seems to
have any for sale. Is it possible that
farmers haven't the hogs, or have
them but don't care to sell? At any
rate, it seems to US that the kings
tie market should be supplied with
hogs by local farmers.
The Record carries twenty pages
this week, and due to the unusual
rush of advertisements we have
found it practically impossible to get
into type some of the reading matter
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A $2O,00O,OOO gift from John D.
Rockefeller "for the improvement Of
medical education in the United
states" was announced last week by
the general education board, which
Mr.. Rockefeller founded to promote
education within the United States"
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LOST-Black and Tan female dog,
white around mouth and white
speckled front feet. Reward for in
formation leading to its recovery. W.
G. FLAGLER, Rt2. Lake City, S. c.
1O-23-2tp.
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LOST-One Walker Hound, female
white collar, with yellow ears, and
yellow spots on body, tongue split on
right side. Answers to name Of Bell.
$500 reward Finder notify, c. L.
McGILL, Hemingway, S. C. 10-24-2tp
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SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS

FOR SALE-Seventy-four acres
of land 80 cleared, good house, near
school, 5 miles from Kingstree. Price
S55. E. S. DAVID, Kingstree, S. c.
10-23-2tp.
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Items From Salters Route

Salters, R. F. D. l, Oct. 23.-We
have had the glorious rain so much
needed for some time past.
DR.. l. n. Boyd is building an addi'
ton to his house, which will ado
greatly to its appearance and com
fort
Miss Bessie Rowell was the guest
of Mrs. G. Walter Scott Sunday and
Monday. Miss Rowell is a charming
young lady of Marion who has done
excellent work in our community as
teacher both in school and music, She
has many friends here.
Boyd school is doing we'll with
Mrs. Martha Wolff, principal.
Owl.
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Red rust proof oats, passed under
government inspection; best seed oats
to be had, at $100 per bushel.
PEOPLES MERCANTILE co.
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Baptist Association to Meet

The Southeast Association of the
Baptist Church will meet October
3O-31 at Bethel Baptist church, near
Cowards. A suggested program fol
the occasion has been prepared by
Rev. E. A. Mcdowell. We regret that
for lack of time and space we are
unable to give it in detail.
The Santee Association will con-
vene at Greelyville on next Tuesday
October % for a two-day session. An
interesting program has been pre-
pared for the occasion and among
the speakers will be DR.. McGlathin
John E. White and DR. Skies.
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Red rust proof oats, passed under
government inspection; best seed oats
to be had, at $1.00 per bushel.
PEOPLES MERCANTILE co.
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SINGER means Service Stability
and Satisfaction. Only (59.20) cash
as long as our supply last KINGS
TREE FURNITURE COMPANY.
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Fall Suits $3o.5o

Many of these garments sell regularly in
our stock up to $500, and are styled in the
most becoming Fall Mode. Velours, Broad
cloths Peach Bloom, Crystal Cloth, Serges,
Tricotines ct cetera comprises the materials.
All Fall colors as Burgundy, Navy, Copen,
Green, Brown, Tan, Taupe, Black, Grey, Plum
ct cetera. Some have collars of Fur, others
with Fur pockets and cuffs. Braided models
or tailored effects with buttons and braid.
Rich embroidery trimmings or plain types.
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To cook perfectly and with the
greatest economy of fuel and labor,
get a Coles Down Draft Range.
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l you want barrel of good plain
flour try Dainty Queen, or if its
self-rising you like buy Morning
Glory from
PEOPLES MERCANTILE CO..
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Lap robes for Buggies and Auto
mobiles at PEOPLES MERCAN-
TILE COMPANY, Kingstree.
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FOR SALE-Two nice mich COWS.
Apply to E. D. FLAGLER, Rt. 2,
Lake CITY, S. C. 10-23-1tp.
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For a quality range at moderate
cost, buy Coles Down Draft Range.
1t has n oequal for the price.
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Kingstree Hardware Co., advertises
Brunswick Auto tires in this paper
today.
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Fair week special sale on bycicles.
Better call before they are all gone.
KINGSTREE HARDWARE co.
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Red rust proof oats, passed under
government inspection; best seed oats
to be had, at S100 per bushel.
PEOPLES MERCANTILE co.
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Red Goose Shoes bring lots of joy
To every little girl and boy.
KINGSTREE DRY GOODS co
Buster Brown shoes for boys anG
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MONEY TO LOAN-On first
mortgage on real estate. Apply to,
STOLL & OB'RYAN, Kingstree, S.
C. 6-12-tf.
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Hot Supper

A hot supper will be served at the
Aimwell graded schoolhouse Friday,
October 81, for benefit of school.
| Constance Thomson, Principal.
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My feet are as happy as they can be
Always-Red Goose Shoes for me
KINGSTREE DRY GOODS co
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Arrow and Nitro Club shotshells
are steel lined and WETPROOF-
no extra cost.
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FARMS FOR RENT-Two one
horse farms to let on shares. Good
land, come and see me. T. B. CAUSE,
Lake City, S. C. Rt. No. 2 10-2-5tp
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OPERATOR WANTED-Young
Lady at Kingstree Telephone Com
pany. Good pay and short hours. Ap-
ply in person to R. NJ. HARE, Man
aoer 10-9-tf.
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BUSINESS LOCALS

Get that boy Remington, % Re-
peater-start him right.
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girls, fine line at PEOPLES MEX
CAMILLE COMPANY, Kiagstree.
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666 has proven it will cure
Malaria, Chills and Fever, Bill
ious Fever, Colds and Lagrippe.
It kills the parasite that cause
the fever. 1t is a splendid laxa-
tive and general Tonic.-adv.
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Buy a Machine with reputation
and your Sewing Machine troubles
will be over; SINGER only t59.20)
cash. KINGrREE FURNITURE co.
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Muff and Puff used to have the blues
Until they purchased Red Goose
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Don't be the one who is always late
Buy now you're Red Goose Shoes
They're great.
KINGSTREE DRY GOODS CO
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ALL FALL MODELS
Tricolette Dresses $35

Taken from our stock of Tricolettes SELL
ing now up to $55.O0 The most fashionable
material of the season. Models include those
with corded belts, beaded effects fancy en-
brodered panels, fringe hips, semi-tunics and
georgette combinations.
Coors are Brown, Taupe, Gray, Navy and
Black Not single garment but sold regu-
larly up to $500, and including some of the
most beautiful and exclusive styles of the
season
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FOR SALE

One Buick Six Model 1918.
New Tires and in Good Mechanical
Condition.--First Check for $1100
Gets this Bargain. Call at
D. ]. EPPS & SON,
Hampton Ave. Kingstree, s. C..
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Buster Brown shoes for children
none better. Buy Buster Brown shoes
for your children if you want to ge,
your moneys worth.
PEOPLES MERCANTILE CO
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KINGSTREE DRY GOODS co.
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 2s, 1919
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GEORGTES AND COMBINATIONS
FASHIONABLE FALL MODE
DURING
TO CHARLESTON
MATERIAL
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The Reason

Garments of the character included in this
stupendous sale cannot be sold without a
reason. The warm weather throughout the
country forced several manufacturers to sell
their stock at loss. Our Mr.. Melvin Furch-
gott being in New York City profited by his
presence and now offers this tremendous stock
of Suits and Dresses at remarkable saving.
The Washington times., 1919-12-23
81 PAID FOR EACH
DOLLAR SAVED
How I Saved q Dollar.

Here is a chance for every one
to earn q dollar by telling how
she has saved a dollar. 1t may be
q dollar or more. 1t may have
been saved in a day or a week.
However, all that matters is HOW
IL was saved.
81 saved and 81 earned by the
telling of the saving makes 81.
How about It? Be brief and write
only on one side Of paper.
/ will award . prize of 81 each
day for one of the suggestions
which print.
ELIZABETH LArTMER.
p. S-If you want q prize. you
must be willing to have your name
and address used, because that Is
only fair to other contestants, who
have a right TO know that each
days prize winner is an actual per-
son. However, i am delighted to
have all sorts of ideas sent in.
which. il not given a prize. will
be printed with initials only and
help the other readers.
II your first letter doesn't get
q prize, try again Even IL IL does,
that Is no bar to your getting an
other IL your idea is worth it
Z. L
The Washington times., 1919-12-23
NolD for a Mer7Y Christmas

motor car, a desk calendar, book
ENDS. a brass desk set, a tobacco
Jar, smoking stand. a silk shirt,
clip for a pencil, a folding um-
orella. slippers, a smoking jacket,
oathrobe, a cigar clip. folding
coat hangers, a hot-coId bottle.
military brushes, riding whip
with q silver end. an Anrora
sweater. a pipe. silk socks. a writ
ing case. gold sticks. a tie pin, cuff,
links, a leather belt with silver
buckle, a walking stick or a bath
robee
Then, too, there are gifts ra,or.
Tor the woman who keeps house
HOW about giving her an egg sIlcer.
demi-tasse set. an electric toaster
or smoothing iron, a berry spoon.
haif a dozen salad forks, a nut
cracker, jam Jar, Japanese
breakfast cloth with napkins. a
mower vase or half a dozen guest
towels?
outside OF toys for the children
there are pretty hair ribbon bows.
handkerchiets, little manicure sets
shoe polishing sets. house sinners
gloves. school umbrellas, a cap or
a miniature golf tam. There ar.
some wonderful "made-m-Americ."
toys for the kiddies this wear. And
some are for the Christmas tree
too. e''
Shop early. select wisely. and
yours surely will be a Merrv
Christmas
The Washington times., 1919-12-23
LoUe and Intrigue Mingle !
IN the Story OF Kari Muck
DepOrted OrchestruLe
By FERl FELIX WEISS,
%. 8. Sservk SsFvics Arsnt)

Ths asss not sound like q leelw
from . swaas sub$scl and u 49,
also - kept IN mind that ~
letters Are addressed frou Q mr.
eight-yeax-ola DarrtSA - - =
twsaty-yeas-olA ADertcan gr3s u
In another letter aAdresse1 ~
Baltimore DR.. Muck wross RI
Adele Marvin thus:
Ny Darling; y
I know you read In TIE paS>sn> 4
the disgraceful way In ~hkeh tt
audience In Baltimore sehavp(St
They insist that play The etaSs
Spangled Banner" and how ] hano
TO play It, How hate to play "a,
the pack Of swine-that 10 What
they are. What do they know
about music: What do they kDovN.
about art. All they know 10 aeo
lars ! hate TO face the rabbs<s.
and IL hurts my soul to play -
the vulgar crowd. . But yoVt
darling, the thought Of you ias,
duces me to be patient with thso9
ours And curs they are msst Ga
them Think of your poor Kart
my darling. Think ! A1
anxiously counting the days sAst
Are parting Va And then - -
God bless you my darling. until xl
hold you again In my arms aSal
cover you with kisses - B0
true to me. -
Good-by. my beloved darling.
Your KARL
In a letter postmarked from Nev
York Dr. Muck wrote to Miss Add.
Marvin: -
Ny Darling; -
i write again TO tell you hSV
grateful I am to ysu for destroyS
ing my letters. Who knows WhoaA
turn 10 next % long ~ these frsnr
sieo patriots are after me
You know ! was one Of the lasf
four men who bid our good an
bassador good-by. I told hin
that i would like TO return 70
the fatherland. but he inAisteh
that my duty 10 to stay here.
He insisted that / am tAA
fatherland's most valuable ser~
want in this country. In the name
OF our gracious Kaiser ne begroA
me to remain here. - And,
Of course. my darling. you. bewr
could leave your ] have written
TO the ad3utAnt of our Kaiser.
eegging him to recall me to the
fatherlano and use his influence
to secure q divorce for me 10 that
i may return TO this country and
make you mine own forever. dar~
ling Adele And then
Please save me hearty kissea.
Your Kari
(AnetAer instsIlDeaf teosvvUvA
Copyright isls.)
The Washington times., 1919-12-23
T no time. perhaps-in our his
tory has the nation-at- Large
heen mora inclined tD fesfiy-

A 7 no time, perhapS-jn our his
"a tory has the nation-at-large
. \ been more inclined to festiv-
fey than right now, as Christmas
time approaches 1t is delightful,
indeed. to note the JOY IN the faces
q folks as they make their Christ
mas purchases
Often the housewife. absorbed in
her duties, forgets the season or
neglects her shopping until the very
last moment, when the crowds are
very large and considerable energy
has to be used up before one can
get anywhere near the counter.
And the real spirit of Christmas is
lost IL the housewife arrives at the
great day. tired out from overexer-
don-
Shipping. like any other task, Is
Always more satisfactory IL some
particular method is used A wom-
An cannot be at her best while
Christmas shopping IL she has not
had good nights rest before start
ing out Nor can she give her at
tention TO the task in hand IL she
Ia worrying about what is going on
At home while she is away.
And so. first OF all. plan the meals
20 that the folks at home may have
something to eat while you are
away. A piece OF meat, boiled tho
day before will give a cold cut
Perhaps some canned vegetables or
fruit may be called upon to all out
the meal. Or call upon some agree
able neighbor TO play hostess to
your family for a meal or two. But
be sure and make some DEFINITE ar
rangement
And. please, do not attemp. to
drag little children about with you
on your shopping tour. II Is pitia-
BILE to see unthinking mothers pull
their children through the crowds
IN the city where / now am. II you
wish your children to see the Santa
Claus displays in some OF the shops.
make that a special trip. perhaps
some morning when crowds are not
- great
Again, take time to stop and get
yourself some luncheon. 1t is no
real economy to go through a days
shopping at top speed without stop
ping for luncheon.
Gifts are more expensive this
year than ever before, and so IL be-
hooves the shopper TO choose wisely.
II you are undecided whether to
purchase something just ornamental
or something useful, select the
useful Make list Of the folks
YOU are going to pI-cha.s gifts for,
and then make certain notauons
beside each name For instance,
Know the size or the color best
liked, or IL you have come to no
conclusion, make . notation to
look things over.
II is well also to note down what
- the largest sum OF money you
win allow for each gift Many of
the shops have a wonderful assort-
ment OF gifts displayed on individ-
nal tables at a tIed price Appro-
priateness should again be the key
note
II Is always difficult for a woman
TO pick out something for the man
or the house Men have made SO
much fun. of our choice in neckties
that the wise woman has crossed
these from her list Some shops.
however, will sell you a festively
decorated order to present to Mr..
Man for a stated price. He can
then take IL to the shop and cash in
on his own personal selection.
Here are some suggestions you
may not have thought of. How
about giving him a clock for his
The Washington times., 1919-12-23
When a Girl MarTies
An Interesting Romance Of Young Married Connie
. Young Married Oouple.

but II seemed - II I were Aseuea
to fail a. /. had failed when I tris1
to help Phoebe and Nsal to "a
each other again. That thoueAt
frightened me 10 that suAdanly Z
gave up my policy of being taetful
and clever and leading Phoebe 10
ask for help. Instead leased
across the table and spoke cot tuss
what was In my heart:
Phoebe. know there's somothtn4
troubling you Wont you tell me :"
Phoebe's mouth tightened. sad her
eyes took on the remote look hal
learned to dread In Jim'A she wus
going to slam the door Of her ninl
in my face. I could see that.
"Oh, Phoebe" I cried I'm So
usslesA. No one needs me. Went
you let me try to help your
Phoebe studied me for Q moment,
ne IL she were sorry for me. a. II
she sensed what my partial revsls-
tion meant Then she gave q qutears
reckless laugh. and reverted fraaka
ly to her own troubles. lis
'T might as well tell you. ~
GOT to tell some one. I guess yo6
can be trusted not to give sns
away. Here ~ Ia. Anne. TN in
debt Terribly In debt And \rve
no one to ask for help. can't ask
for more of the money Pat pays
Virginia ! take too much Of that
as IL is"
As the sentences ,erked out.
had a sense of relief. The dear
baby! Shed been buying too many
pretty clothes. Fortunately I could
help her. had q bank accou6(
now. Jim gave me $500 wheo
Terry's stock doomed and ] opened
a checking account. Ny hrst check
would go TO Phoebe. and maybe IL
would bring me her friendship.
ten into my voice as j reploA
cheerfully: 'rf-1
"oh. so that's 81, Wen soon Ok
that I've a bank account new.
Phoebe. and I'll be glad 20 let you
have a hundred-or even two"
added at sight of her face. still
stark and unhappy.
"A hundred? That's very good
of you. Anne" Phoebe's voice WAG
colorless- But that's not enough"
] fairly gssped- For a seconA I
hesitated. Then something n
Phoebe's wide. frightened eyes
compelled me and i knew ] must
give her all i had
I've Eve hundred I said quiet
ly. You shall have IL all dear"
Phoebe lifted her hands TO the
edge OF the table and claxped then
tight so the knuckles showsH
white. like her face. Then In
strangled voice i could scarcely
hear she gzsped:
Five hundred dollars wouldpr
help me, Anne-it's not enough
Ito he Cor tfnueA1
The Washington times., 1919-12-23

yITH this understAAAin4 took
w the strong box end loft the
house. In the meantime !
got into eommuAicatioa with the
bank and requested them not to
allow anyone to remove the con-
tents OF her deposit without my
permission. On the following Aay
At the appointed time Niss Marvin
and her mother and brother met me
and handed to me these letters and
through our New York bureau other
letters were secured
/ sat up ell night and translated
many OF these letters, and az was
on the strength OF these letters in
addition to all other links In the
chain of rascality, espionage and
propaganda work, that I helped my
chief, -kelleher, to get authority for
the arrest and internment Of DIR.
Muck as q dangerous enemy alien.
Why was this highly important
information buried at washington.
Was II because we had men at
Washington In charge OF the de-
partment files who wished TO pro-
tect these men?
Or was IL through the gross In
efficiency Of the Washington de-
pArtmentAl chiefs that these sew
enty-nve German agents and propa-
gandists roamed about here on New
England shores while Germsny's
submarines were torpedoing our
ships and laying in wait for our
transports? Someone at washins-
ton will have to answer this ques-
ton, sooner or later.
Now let us see what Karl Muck
had been writing TO Miss Adele
Marvin in his love letters
In letter postmarked from Pitts
burgh, he writes:
My Darling
Here I am at Pitts
burgh, where Americas cattle
make millions of dollars which
they worship. 1t breaks my soul
to think that tonight / have to
perform before this ignors1t pack
OF Hunds. You can understand
how I feel in this smoke-covered
city where every chimney makes
me think Of the tons of munitions
that are being manufactured to
destroy my fatherland-
And the pack IL stiIl after me.
Everywhere I 20 i am followed ~
the dogs of the Secret Service.
=. Ny only consolation 10
that this concert tour will soon
be over and will return to Bos-
ton and hold your sweet self once
more In my embrace -.
With . hearty kiss and greet
ing.
Your KARI