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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-10-09
FACTS ON THE ARCH
ENEMY OF HUMANITY.
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y tuberculosis kills producers
y chiefly men and women between
y the ages Of 16 and 45.
y 1t claims workers-active men
y and women in the homes, the Of
y fee and the shop.
y 1t causes 10000 deaths In the
/. United States every year.
n 1t costs the United States In
D. economic waste alone about
y $5O0,0O0,000 annually.s
y More than 100000 persons in
y this country are suffering from
v active tuberculosis right now.
y 1t menaces. every community.
Z every home and every individ-
v ual.
y AND YET TUBERCULOSIS
r is DURABLE AND PREVENT
Y ABLE.
b 1t is spread largely by ig-
y norance, caRelessness and neg
y lect.
y The National tuberculosis As
D ISOLATION and it's 1000 affiliated
r state and local organizations
u wage a continuous winning war
u on tuberculosis.
b The work of these organiza-
h tons is financed chiefly by the
y sale of Red Cross Christmas
y seals.
b Drive the menace of tubereu-
y losis from your door.
y T. y y y u y G :: 3 9. C. {. = = b
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-10-09
Paris, Texas.
SseeiaI 10 tie Ml.us.

I
am back home after eighteen
days stay in st. Joseph's Sana-
tarium. Those only who have had
the experience know how glad
one is to get home after treat
ment and stay of several days in
a sanatarium. | had to go thru
a very serious and dangerous OPP
GRAFTON, but | had the best of
treatment and services one could
have hoped for. The doctor
seems to feel sure of perman-
ent cure, while | fear not. /
have had wonderful success in
improving. | came home Sun
day and am permitted to sit up
about half the time. / have the
best of treatment at home. My
sons wife and daughter take
great pleasure in doing for and
taking care of me. Don't think
that my son fails to give me all
the attention a loving son can to
an almost helpless father. |
feel that the Lord has placed me
in this good home. | know that
there are many sons in this world
that will not do for their old. af-
f1icted father as Claud has done
for me, and very few daughter
in-laws will do for and be as kind
to a husbands parent as my kind
and loving daughter-in-law has
has been to me for the past six
months that ] have been here,
and in this great crisis in my
life she could not have been any
better to me if l had been her
own father. sure think she is
one of the best women in the
world. -"
My brother, T. S. Bracken. of
Arlington, Texas, came up yes
terday to see me and returned
this afternoon. When he heard
what a critical condition | was in
he left a field full of cotton pick
ers and came at once. | feel |
like | am especially blest in hav-
ing such good relatives and
friends. A week ago last Sun
day w. c. Bracken Of Dallas.
my oldest son, came to Paris to
see me. | have been wonder
fully blest with attention and
care. | hope the readers of the
News will excuse me for taking
so much time and space praising
my relatives for their kind treat
ment.
There was a wedding in Dallas
Wednesday night with unusual
program. The groom was an
aviator at the Kelly Field, San
Antona Texas. He and all of his
guests came to Dallas in flying
machines. The bride and groom
are going TO take their tour in
air planes. | did not learn@the
name of the couple or where they
were going on their trip.
| had a letter from Mrs. J. N.
Girdley, of Eastland, Tenn.
Mrs. Girdley is my only sister
and is the wife of our correspon-
dent, j. g., at Eastland.
AS ] have been up about the
limit, will close and 60 and lie
down a while. Lone Star.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-10-09
Read What the U. S. Department of Agri-
culture Says What Two Rats Can Do.

According to government figures, two
rats breeding continually for the term
of only three years produce 359, roo, 482
individual rats. Act when you see the
first rat, don't wait RAT-SNAP is the
surest, cleanest, most convenient ex-
terminator. No mixing with other
foods. Drys up after killing-leaves no
smell. Cats or dogs wont touch it.
Sold and guaranteed by Sequatchie
Supply Store, Sequatchie; Friend &
Gates, Victoria; Layne Il Havron, Whit
we'll; Whitwell Drug Co, Whitwell; Z.
T. Patton, Jasper; J. W. Simpson &
Son, Jasper.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-10-09
81 Spent 81 on Rat-Snap and Savtd the
Price Of Hog"

James Mcclure, famous Hog Raiser
of New Jersey, says Il advise every
farmer troubled with rats TO use RAJ
SNAP. Tried everything to to get rid
of rats. Spent 81 on kAIeSNAP Fig
ured that rats II killed saved the price
of hog" RAT-SNAP comes in cake
form. No mixing with other food.
Cats or dogs won't touch it, Three siz-
es, 25c, soc, 81 on.
Sold and guaranteed oy Sequatchie
Supply Store, Sequatchie; Friend Il
Gates. Victoria; Layne & Havron, Whit
we'll; sWhitwtll Drug Co. Whitwell:
FIT. Patton, Jasper; j. W. Simpson &
Son, Jasper
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-10-09
FIGHTING TUBERCULOSIS.

The National tuberculosis Associa.
ton has launched an extensive educa.
tional campaign. A recent health sur
vey revealed a yearly death rate in the
United States of 100000 and there are
today 100000 active cases.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-10-09

Us:cd Sass
the Night
the Relief and Prevention OF Iube
threatened them They knew
mea
durable but is peventable as WELL
right living building strong pooAJ
infected time in their
Leading
the fight this disease This
Christmas from whlcn
chiefly derived
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-10-09

See us about that printing you
need. We believe we can please
you in price. work and prompt
ness.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-10-09

FOR SALE-Tbe place north Of Jas
per known as tho Hall place, go acres.
Price, $3,000.00. Anyone interested
can write Mrs. w. Il. Mitchell, Lookout
Mt, Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-10-09

FOR SALE-Pen and pencil tablets,
note and letter sizes, mt News office.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-10-09

FOR SALE Composition books. time
books, ledgers, note books, ut News
office.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-10-09
WANTED.

FIVE THOUSAND SUBSCRIBERS--v
For this paper at 81 each. Forward
20 C. r. Foreman, News, Sequatchie.
Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-10-09
FOR SALE.

'-a--s- y
FOR SALE Mare. buggy and har-
ness, wagon and harness; will be sold
cheap for cash. and either in whole or
part. MRS. j. w. SCOFIELD,
Sequatchie, Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-10-09

Altho France is the home of
many good cooks the French dur
ing the time that the boys"
were over there learned to like
the American methods.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-10-09
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Advertisements under this head One
Cent Word first insertion, half price
following insertions. No advertise
ment for less than 25c first time.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-10-09

FOR SALE-Oliver No. 5 Typewriter
Ribbons, all coIors, 75c postpaid, at
News office, Sequatchie, Tenn,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-10-09

FOR SALE-A numbef OF secondhand
oat. corn and feed sacks in geod con-
iition. Apply Sequachee Mill, Sequa-
C te. Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-10-09

FOR SALE Envelopes with name and
address printed thareon, SOC per 100;
by mail 55.. News Publishing Co., Sc
quachee. Tenn. tt
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-10-13
First Published In the Guthrie Daily
Leader. Oct. 4 ials.l
ulD8 NovGMUgR asv. 1919
ron
NONE GcoNoMice BUILDING
At
A. 4 ~ coLLHoG. SALTWATER,
OKLAHOMA.

Sealed PROPOSALS will be received nj
The office ~ the State Board of Aeri-
calsure. Casitol nuiidIns. Oklahoma
City on or before 10 A. ". November
list. 1919, for the material and labor
required Tor the general instruction
OF a Home Econcmics building Ia Ne
erected on the Campus OF the A. a NJ.
ccIlesW at saltwater. Oklahoma IN
accordance with tho drAwipx~ and
specifications prepared hs '. W Red.
hch, Architect. Department Of Arrhl.
lecture. Oklahoma Agricultural and
Mechanical College. saltwater. OKLA.
homa.
COPIES OF the plans. specifications
and proposal blank may be ohsaIncd
from the Architect npon iAynens ~
deposit OF fifteen teE,c0) dollars.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-10-13


Teases.
"Cans " Mother. cant 20 ovrl
n jccs house, Please. way mot
Why cant ig~
Ilow ag9rasassng Is shisl And how
useless
4 mother rt'cently inquired.
m yoa think teasing SIS an
unavoidable fauls IN boy NY
ishs-yeaF- old boy wants 10 be
doing something dons want
|, aqn 10 aN the time and ne sa
meter satisfied ~ish NO FOR an
sweF He insists mnon worrying
rln by bis repeated requests and
II marks
Ne teasing u not an unavoidable
saai Va child ycug hoy's habit a
teasing doubtless was begun aud
continnes 20 o2ersic-as a resuls o.
yomr owa meshod AT treating his re.
aaeSss.
In the firss place. Il Is not natural
Tor yunF boy to be inactive. He will
insist upon doing something Help
him 70 occapy his time In whole
some way BY friendly suggestions az
70 shat 20 do. II need not b. work
hat Il useful from an adult Sand-
gsoini Making a kifc. squirt gun.
Or a miniature airshka Is as good for
~ hoy az this age az anything you
can have him do
show an erthuSfastic Interest In
roar boys Fonliice accomplishments
or lsour premises. Don't Dc bscx
ward about oommend}ng hls work lues
bsscagse a aoesrlf compare favorsbly
ws'h saaf n adults Remember he ~
a mere boy Approve his best efforts
In positive and earnest way. Then.
when he come 70 YOU with request.
grant II II yon gossibly can % 10 81
all Give him fhe idea always. both
by year attitude a, the moment and
by she sarse number ~ requests
which you grant. that you ike 70 "a
vor him.
Whenever you grant q request. don't
DO NO half -hearsedly. Take all possf
bic advantage Of the occasion 70 show
yoar friendly attitude toward him
Say sosneshins like ffSs "Yes. you
may go Jo1s there for an hour or 40.
until rail you. II can do anything
10 help you out. let me know
by showing such friendly attitude
in rsgsrf 20 most OF your boy's re-
quests. sie viii not b. 20 likely to
question you when a request IL NOT
granted W farf, Ne may not say any
hing at ~. Bps II he should don't
Iet him change your decision. n bel
aever sueceed* in winning you over on
J single OCCASION. he rsII no more
Ihink ~ repeating slis request than he
vOrld " sSlkink 20 q lamp post.
K yoa find IL necessary. Or " you |
wish qascker results. simply feii the
shild in d friendly. ccrfidentixI man
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Uhildron CRY
FOR FlErcntR'S
& a $ 7 Q ri =
POLLARD
tine pERFEcr Lowe"
MONDAY. ocroaER -.
Eugene o'prsen

THE PERFECT lovGa..
'an You Imagine a man hcing 4
perfect loyer--a man whose charms
are 20 wonderful that no woman can
resist thena~-a man whom women will
lavish with affeo&lon and riches inst
70 grt one smile from him can you
'maEine that Kind of man. " you
cant so 40 the Pollard sheaier Mon
day and before the first reel OF THE
Perfect Lover" Eugene O'Brlens flrst
Selxnirk Picture. "a over. you will not
nave 70 imagine. You VIII know and
understand why women went out Of
their way TO gain the favor OF brian
'~xar. formerly poor artist. whose
work was later sponsored by Mrp BY
w 4. the wife of one OF the woahhest
men In New York. He supplies them
with The love their husbands are too
pusy TO give them. But ne gains no
happiness or good from this method
OF living.
4 wonderful story. beautifully told
and exauisItely acted. that win thrill
and charm YOU is this gripping tale
of Brian Laxar. Engcne O'Bricn IN
certainly "ihe perfect lover" and hs
VIII thrill you with his love scenes
~ be did in the days OF yorc. Be
sure and sec The Perfect Lover"
Gsumont News.
Lloyd comedy.
TUESDAY. ocroDEe ~.
o w Griffith preN<nts
Lillian 0ish
IN
TRUE HEART SUSIE"
Another powerful drama OF human
hearts by the worlds mas4er director
With brilliant cast. inclu. ms Lillian
cish, Robert Harron and Clarine Rey-
monr.
Added Attraction.
Literary Digest.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-10-13
A TEXAS WONDER.

The Texaa Wonder ror kinney eD6
bladder sroables. gravel. diAeetss.
weak and lame back. rheumsfIsn an1
irregularities of the kidneys and bad.
Der In both men ahE womea- negB-
iasSs bIad<Gr froubIes in cktidrcE. n
not &oId BY dr,gx1sss Win BE- rect ~
mali on rsectsx of Sis. One sna1I
bottle a. fvo morfhs' Treatment snl
ysren cure e.nd for sworn fAstin0-
nials ~. <. w. Hall. zszs Olive ~
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-10-13
Making the Most Of Our Children
Series Of Plain Talks TO Parents
BY Ray G. Beery. A. B. Ma
President o. TIE raren,s Assoc,aiios.

ner' that, In the fntufe shen can.
not be eranted. ynu viii expcm him
70 -, nothing atnus II.
No amount ~ complain, or nagging
about this habit Of teasing will ever
cure ". But by ex"cnling the plan
outlined The problem viii effectively
hc solved.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-10-13
nv -~nv~v~~ ~ISn0r

wAxcs In Denmark increased about
~ per cent between Arm. 1914. ana
Arm. iaif. and about w per cent up
10 April. ialS
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-10-13
ACREAGE TRACTS.

0se ~ are frzct. well Improved
frsst. rezr anwp. for fgs52Da. terms
fesaee cash. hslance sSss per NOAH
rer eans snsernms.
one n sese tract. smproyed fof
5sss9.
one arre sraet Fess imwoy~i.
cicse gn
1s4 acre Innprored srars. good isnd.
Ter s1sr. -.
A csolee ~ arr fxrm SO mike 10
crshrse. frarve1. hzy meadow. etc.
ffsfMa a@
roy KNEELAnp
ifssz Nest cs'shors Avenss.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-10-13

FOR SALE tHhrscc acreage adjoanin9
che city, highiy improved. prscea
exceptionally Mw for Immediate sale
Patterson Real Estate Exchange.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-10-13

Walk a block and save dollar
Mahcsany calf black vici. English and
straight has, shoes. $500 to IS 80. rik
scouts. tsoo and tsao Buffalo cs,f
Gcodyrag welt. $500 and ssoa. At
Low'her 4 McGr~eor's. ais West OK
lShoms Avenue. osvosite rostosrce.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-10-13
CLASSIFIED WANTS.
Losv--FouNp.

i1sT-nark xr~y fall cvecosl. Find.
er please notify nr. G. s. Petty.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-10-13

FOR sl,i.E A tractor and ssa acre
Farm fce rent iV@s Nc. sMinecs
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-10-13

Two English words In which all IN.
five vowels are 10 hs found in rr0psr
Alphabetical order are ahstemiousa
"a "saealoaa.'
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-10-13

NOTICE TO HOME sEsEK ERS AZ
wa wzns a home ia suau. gahur-
ssan horne. or far1n. esther for cash
OF 1poz nc snstasimeni plAn. see The
FsaEfnsy C0zmFary
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-10-13

Make Jee knighs's majority 4 hir
onc.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-10-13

tuh SALE Rabbits. Rabbits. reai.
Sreea Belgsan. Eslac and New xea
isnd Reds. They must sell this week
1as Nora SeSsma
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-10-13
TUESDAY. ocroeER a.
D w Griffith
presents
Lillian 0ish
.TRUE HgARr eUstE I.

She didn't wear the Paris fashions.
DIDN'T drea moi q coming out /" ehe
only loved. and helped him. and walt
ed for him TO speak.
When ne married another - WON
an Of different sort True Heart
Susie helped him still. smiling to hide
her tears.
Tears Yes. few. hut many
smiles. and big scenes that thrill thr
soul. and glorious Joy 81 fbs end.
Another great Griffith drama ~
human heartH. with Lillian Gish. Rob-
ert Hsrron and ciarine Seymour.
Literary Digest.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-10-13

fN0R RHNT-S ruam nsoaerr homse.
furnished. A + Armsronx. Tshoae
go
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-10-13

FOR RENT--~iGS acrv faFm COZ crog
rent Renter muss canae ~eA ree-
csnmended A. y. Arznxiwax Phone
gsa
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-10-13
WEDNESDAY,, ocrooGn IS.
vloia Dana

The story IL cf love. passiou and
intrigue which shows popular ylosz
Dana In new liGht ~ clcverp<ss
6he pIays she psrs Of wafg ot NE
east side. Who 10 rrScee1 ny DssWis
spenee sni taken 70 ~ home. ThAs
girl tnown A. the MIcrobe. erows
passtcEsisiy des0t~d u her benefae-
tor. bpt fInds that his friends parfic-
rIariyI his women ff1ends--arv sxsinss
nee thts bewitching viola nna n
her latest picture. ~
Al Jennings In good western two
reel fsafuretfe. M AZ
Chrtstis comsdy.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-03
ASPIRIN Talk
Take Aspirin only as told by "Bayer"

The name "Bayer" identifies the
true, world famous Aspirin pre-
scribed by physicians for over
eighteen years. The name "Bayer"
means genuine Aspirin proved safe
by millions Of people.
In each unbroken package Of
"Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin you
are told how to safely take this
genuine Aspirin for Colds, Head
A.pifin il trade marx Of BayeI ManufacI
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-03
.KRUC ESTATE IS.
LEFT TO WIDOW.
VALUED S110,000.
Frederick Krug Indicates De-
sire for Final Disposition
Of Holdings Here In
Will.

The will of Frederick Krug, pio-
neer Omaha brewer, was filed in
county court yesterday, together
with a nominal statement that the
estate is worth upward of 100000
in personal and $10,0Oein real prop
erty. 1t is said the real value is
more than $500,0O0
The will leaves the entire estate
to the widow, appointing Albert
Krug, son, executor and lsador
Ziegler legal advisor.
The final disposition of the prop
erty is indicated by statement OF
the division of the estate provided
Mrs. Krug had not survived him.
In that event the home at Twen-
tieth and Leavenworth streets, with
the furnitures and automobile, was
to be given to Lena krug, unmar-
ried daughter. She was also to re-
ceive 18 shares in the Fred Krug
Products Co. and 100 shares in the
Cassel Realty Co. Other children
and grandchildren were to receive
the following:
Albert Krug, 200 shares in Fred
Krug Products company and 400
shares Cassel Realty company; Mrs.
Anna .Wiedman, daughter, 18 shares
in Fred Krug Products company
l66 shares in Cassel Realty COM
pany; Mrs. Tillie Becht, daughter,
20 shares in Fred Krug Products
company and 16S Cassel Realty
company; Jake Krug, son, 20 shares
Fred Krug Products company and
168 shares Cassel Realty company;
Jeanette Louise Krug, grand
daughter, l8 shares Fred Krug
Products company and loo shares
Cassel Realty company.
The Cassel Realty company is the
holding company for the Krug real
estate.
No provision is made for Rather
Inc Metz Krug, because she inher-
tied the shares of her deceased
father, William Krug.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-03
Elopement Spoiled,
Police Say, With the
Arrest Of 4 Persons

An e1opement to Cody, Wyo., in
which a married sister of the pros
pective bride had made plans, was
frustrated by detectives late. Mon
day afternoon in the arrest of two
couples in their rooms at the Hotel
Rome. All are being held at Cen
trail police station in connection
with the theft Of two suitcases of
clothing from Otto Pugh, Dodge
hotel, Thirteenth and Dodge streets,
November Is, according to detcc-
tives.
They gave their names as Her
bert Schwerdleman. "a years old,
and wife. Babe. II years old; Clar-
ence d. Rice, p years old, and Ida
F. Founders, IS years old. The
men gave their addresses as Cody,
Wyo. The girls declare they arc
sisters, and that their home is in
Casper, Wyo. The suitcases be
longing to Pugh were found in the
rooms occupied by the two couples,
police say. Schwerdleman told po-
lice that the older Of the girls is his
wife.
The couples were ready to leave
for Cody. Wyo.. where Rice and the
Founders girl were to be married,
police say.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-03
Become Slender
A Simple, Guaranteed Method

II you would like to lose, weekly. from
one TO five pounds of burdensome fat while
eating and drinking all you need, also en-
joying life far better than at present. just
follow this advice:
Take seven deep breaths Of fresh air each
morning and evening; after each meal take
a little oil of korein: eat all you need. but
chew thoroughly, and follow other simple
directions OF the guaranteed Korein system,
Men and women who were waddling
around with heavy, sluggish bodies have,
in many cases, reported a gradual. agree
able reduction of thirty to eighty pounds.
with wonderful benefit to health and figure.
This very season is the time to become
slender attractive. vivacious and healthier,
very easily. Get oil of korein at the drug
gist's: it comes in capsules. convenient to
use and is now sold at before-war low
price. Weigh aud measure yourself week
to week. You can scarcely realize the JOY
that awaits you in normal symmetrical fig
ure, with good health and longer life.
Show others this advertisement,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-03
My HEART and
My HUSBAND
Adele Garrison's New Phase Of
Revelations
of a Wife
What Madge Read in Lillian Under
woods Protest.

watched Mr.. Walters retreating
figure until he was quite out Of
sight, then went slowly upstairs to
my room where Lillian was busily
at work at her drawing board.
From the lawn outside came
shouts of laughter from Marion and
crows and gurgles of delight from
Junior, whom Lillian's young daugh-
ter was teaching to walk without
support from anyone's hand. Moth
er Graham, like an anxious old hen,
hovered over the proceedings, and
Katie kept straying out jealously
from the kitchen whenever she
could feign an excuse for doing so.
well, Madge" Lillian looked up
from her drawing board ,cheerily.
1T strikes me we might just as well
have come to board here instead of
at Mrs. Durkee's for the summer
Marion sens to have taken up her
permanent abode wherever Junior
happens to be, while I'm sitting in
your pocket all the time. | really
should have gone over there today
now that you're able to be around,
but ] just cannot work there these
days"
| cast quick glance at her, but
she had bent over her drawing again
and her face was in shadow But l
guessed her meaning, knew that she
did not care either to met Major
Grantland, who | knew from Mrs.
Durkee was an almost daily caller at
my motherly little neighbor's, or
to listen to the chatter of Her Fluf-
fness concerning his supposed in
terest in me.
But, of course, I could not COM
ment upon an unspoken meaning,
and besides I had things of more
importance to discuss with Lillian.
Preceding everything else, however,
/ wished to assure her of the Joy
it gave me to have hr and her little
daughter SO near me.
DO you know what Dicky's COM
ment would be upon your recent
renlarks?" l asked smiling.
"Slathers of Work"
"No, can do,' She retorted.
WHAT"
THAT you talk like can Of pork
and beans" I replied. "The idea of
your daring to 60 anywhere else
than here if you can possibly man
age to put up with us"
"So?" she replied mockingly, lean
ing back and looking at her work
critically. Then she swirled her
initials in the corner and rose from
her chair hastily.
"Praise be to Allah, that's off
nv mindw she said devoutly. "But