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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-02-12
Little Sank visitor between trains
Friday. Mr.. Myhre thinks the town

Little Sank visitor between trains
Friday. Mr.. Myhre thinks the town
is growing.
John Strobeck and Robert Johnson
left for st. Paul Wednesday to take
in the auto show. They returned
home Saturday.
Mr.. Bartlett, who is interested in
the Delco Light business with L. H.
Nelson was a Little Sank visitor be-
tween trains Friday.
Nels Strobeck and Miss Lillian
Strobeck came up from Thief River
Falls last Tuesday for a visit at the
Otto Strobeck home.
The Little Citizens League of the
Little Sank School will give short
program at the school house on FRI
day afternoon February 13 at 2:45.
Everybody. invited.
Vernon Fleischer came home from
Montana last Saturday. Vernon has
been employed in Montana for the
past year, and had the misfortune OF
breaking his leg while working out
there.
Show US you are right girls, come
to the Shadow Social and Dance CIV
en- by the Oscar Jacobsen Post, OF the
American Legion Saturday evening,
February 18th at the New Palace
Hall. Bring well filled baskets. adv.
A special show will be given at
the New Palace Hall Saturday, Feb.
21st, showing Tom Moore in, Just
For Tonight" and the Little Sank
Orchestra will play for the dance al
ter the sho. You are invited to at
tend. adv.
The "Watch Your Step" Leap Year
Dance, given by the ladies OF Little
Sank in the New Palace Hall, was
we'll attended and all report having
a good time. We must acknowledge
the women folks deserve some credit
for the showing made Saturday eve
ming.
The Little Sank Cooperative
Creamery held its annual meeting at
the New Palace Hall Tuesday, Feb.
3rd. The Secretary's report was
read, showing that they have increas-
ed their business double in the past
year land we predict in the coming
that they will again double their
business. The following officers
were elected: Arthur D. Jacobson,
President; John Strobeck, Vice Pres
ident;, Peter Holmquist, Secretary
and Oscar Larson, Treasurer. With
John Kortan, Emil Kleinschmidt and
Henry Swene as directors. George
Holmers, of the state Food and Dairy
Department, was also present and
gave very interesting talk. to the
farmers. In his talk he did not
dwell upon figures, as most takers
do, but plain ordinary common
sense and facts, and most farmers
appreciated this.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-02-12
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Boost for Little Sank and trade at
Little Sank.
Miss Ruth Thompson called on Mae
Gibson last Sunday.
Miss Emma Schluter called on the
Lystad girls last Sunday.
Howard Weaver called at A. Nc
Donald Saturday evening.
Marcus and Pat Flannery and W.
J. Bush are i'll with the Flu.
Chas. J. Hanson was Sank Centre
caller. Thursday between trains.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fleischer visited
at John Kortan's last Sunday.
H S. Nelson left for Sank Centre
Thursday to visit for few days.
The show given Friday evening
by o. F. Firnstahl was well attend
ed. ~
Misses Tracy and Lillian Lystad
called at o. F. Firnstahl's last Sun
day.
Miss Lottie Aldrich called on Mrs.
o. F. Firnstahl last Sunday after
noon. ....
William hdSHuSSOH dilu Ae'Aiii.y
called at H. B. Johnson's Sunday al
ternoon.
Frank Keinberger was a Sank
Centre visitor between trains We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Phil Rivett and sister left for
Wadena Wednesday, returning to
Little Sank Friday.
Mrs. Carl Amundson and Mrs. c.
L. Ohlsen were Sank Centre shop
pers between trains Thursday.
Mrs. Oliver Stevens and Mrs. H
B. johnson were Sank Centre visit
ors between trains Thursday.
Hewey Lee, who is working at
Long Prairie, was a Little Sank Wis
itor between trains Wednesday.
Miss Ethel Bradley wa sa Sunday
visitor at tn eS. L. Drager home, re-
turning to Sank Centre Monday.
C. P. Aldrich came home from Wis
consin last Monday where he has
been visiting relatives the last week.
H. S. Nelson and Mrs. L. H. Mel
son were Long Prairie visitors Tues
day, returning to Little Sank We'd
nesday.
Mr.. Myhre, Of Sank Centre was a
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-02-12

Deciding that he was tired of being
scolded, Freddie informed his mother
that he was going to run away. At
this his mother began to pack a suit
case for him. Noticing her serious in
tentions he became alarmed and said !:
Don't pack 1t now, mamma, I've de-
cided to give you another chance"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-02-12

eral months is spending few days
at the home of her brother Ed Min
nett.
A program and necktie social will
be given by the Westport school at
the NJ. w. A. Hall Saturday evening
February Fl. Ladies please bring
necktie and lunch for two. Cordial in
vitation to all.
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Watch for the sale of high grade
Holstein cows, February 26th. adv.
A. M. Davis made business trip
to Brooton Saturday of last week.
Several of the Lyman Prairie peo-
pie are sick with the LaGrippe and
bad colds.
Miss Josephine Hansen spent Sun
day with her sister, Lillian, at the
home of F. Domke.
A party was held at the home OF
Frank Morris. The evening was
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CHAS. D. SAGER,
923 Fifteenth St. NV.
HEDGES & MIDDLETON, Inc,
1884 st. NV. Phone Main 1OzH

Price. sswo-NEAR 1Aeh AND
CrIFTON 9TS. A positive bar
gain has Just been put on tho
market BY the owner, who Will
rive possession aud sell on reason
able terms. There are mine rooms
and bath. vapor heat, electric
lights. q large back yard and Q
double garage. LET Us SHOW
you THIS TODAY.
Price, 81. PARK: In
this beautiful and convenient loca-
tiou we are offering q strictly
modern house that viii surely be
sold in q day or two. This prop
erty 10 Q colonial type. coatains
mine rooms and hath, hot-Water
Neat, electric lights, parQuet
6oofs, and has plenty Of room for
ssraEe. Immediate possession and
reasonable terms.
Price. $sooo-BR0OKL4AND. Very
well located and Q rare Opportu.
nifty to obtain q desirable subur-
han home At Q nominal figure.
This 10 . nve-room and hath bun
galow. Modern throughout, cleo
tricity and gas, stationary tubs.
etc. It fs situated on q large lot.
4Ox185 feet. with several fruit
trees. A small cash payment
will be accepted. balance monthly.
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Price. 0,100-HICHvIDW. A houes
having three exposures aDd IN 4
beautiful location. There are N
rooma. tiled bath. hot-water hat.
electric Aghts. parQust doors,
colonial front porch, two mar
porches and plenty of room for
gange. Just been Fedecofatod
throughout and ft may b cold %
attractive terms. Tho owner Wfli
give possesajon shortly.
Prize. SIS. ooo-loth ST. HEYcHna
An entirely detached house that
10 well worth your coosidera t5oa H
you want Q subuFbaa hame. Thie
u IN attractive pru0arfy frn.,
every standpofnt. Situated a 4
larIe lot and hav1ng Q earere
The house contains nine Fesma m
hath. hot-watee hoaG eFo1t anI
rear poIehes- Occupied by ~
oWDee. Terms u deeIsod,
Price. $6.oooeTAKoNA PARK. -.
ea!Sv. coatainfng six rooms ssd
bath. electricity and gas; garaee:
nruit trees; large garden space.
The whole house Is in excclient
conditton. Il - situated on . lot
oox1oO feet. and possession viii
6e given By the oWnar on MAY 4.
we can arrange the terms % suit
you.
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WANTED-ROOMS.

COMBINATION bedroom and sitting room; sin
sic lady; Immediately. Address Box 130-E.
star atfce, -
WASrEr|By couple. with baby. or 5 un-
FURNISHED rooms, by April IS; northeast
southeast Phone I4neoln 5S3O-J. s.
FURNISHED ROOM-AdJacent to bath; near
18th aad n sts. refined atmosphere. N. 6s.
WANTED-ROOMS WITH BOARD.
WANTED ny April Is, Chevy Chase or Mt
Pleasant desirable roems with board for two
adults. Que child; private bath preferred. Ad
dress HcX lAl y. star Ofice. o.
YOUNG MAN desires room and board with pri-
vaie family. in or near Washington. d. c. Ad.
drrss Rox iS8 4. Star ONCE. g.
YorNG COUPLE with two children, 3 and 4
years. by May l. Reasonable. Address Box
i3l-E star offce. Sc
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ON NEW YORK AVE. BETWEEN n.
Cap. st. and LIST st. NV. A dandy
Groom m-and.bath house. In this con-
venient neighborhood; good condition;
nice heating plant. This house has
dandy rooms, as it is 20 feet wide;
the lot is over 100 feet deep to a IT,
It. paved alley. There is 2-story
garage on this lot. Good terms; price
reasonable. Don't miss this chance.
ROBERT LEE O'BRIEN,
Franklin 1885. 1710 St. NV.
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APARTMENTS TO LET

uNFuRNuSVGN-~-SO
NEW RTTLDTNd, JtfHT BEtNd cnMriEfED.
on t1th at, Nv. above VI re"" anu '""' "o''
"'''e"eer rUiso. W. L,NKINs. Agent.
IN Nan rs ssss.eS. sss. S."'
844O itth Nw.-Tw0 ROOMS. KrTCHEN'
ette and bath: SAT monthly.
Z XNp ROOMS. nATH. FENHUTaT, q
no. Apply AL6Nzo o. BLISS PROPER
TIES. Ar II NV. idnc 1890. -,
I ROOMS. RB0ErTtoN HALL; ALL MEWht sl;v.,.
papered .,.s satn "a. III" Included. 57a2 du. ave-
IA ar NV. - NEWLY KEM6DEEEb
building. delightful housekeeping apartments
of q large rooms and bath; ready ior ,m.
mediate occupancy: steam heat and janitof
THE y II SMITH COMPANY.
Sl5 Fifteenth Street
AFT Al I250 fdih st. NV RO0Ms
kitchenettc. bath gas. electricity will trans. rams
FOR lease to purchaser of furniture for 5000
rent $3.50. Phone Franklin 1a7sJ. Call
between 5 and T:a0 pm. P.m.s ~
No children. Apply after pm. 14is Ames
place ne.
I1o2 25th NV, Apt 8-Two nice front rooms.
bath. sss inc: h.wh.: light and stove with
oven: after 4:3o
FLAT FOR RENT-7 ROOMS. 625 MICH
igan ave. Brookland.
$500 ROOM HOUSEKEEPING APT. 5000;
owner obliged to leave will sublet to January
at 5000. Apply Manager. stoneleigh Court:
NEAR SOLDIERS HOME. THREE-RooM
apartment: ami. second floor OF new home.
Apply Mr.. sIGEIMAN. 8O9 7th ST.. am. to
8 p m; 1877 ysrnum st. NV. after 1:3o. Z.
FIVE ROOMS, KITCHEN AND BATH.
SITS to 500 a month.
The Rurlinc ton. 1920 Vermont ave. Nv
FURNIsHED OR UNFURNIsHED.
s023 @ ST. N.w-TwO LARGE CONNECT
ing rooms and kitchenette: high ceilings; part
ly furnished: cool in summer; II minutes from
War Dept: rent to ladies.
ANY GORDON. APARTMENT SPECIALIST.
1 to rooms: fur. and unfur.; month or year
$40 Colorado Bldg Main 5S3.
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FOR SALE-HOUSES
COntiAuea.
VIII Ii A M S. PHIL P s,
14Oo New York Ave- NV.
Phone Main 90.

THIS GOOD BARGAIN 10 LOCATED
IN A LOCATION THAT lS BOUND
TO PLEASE EVERY ONE. To be sold
At SO. 400. Six spacious rooms ana
bath: semi-deeAched. with side lishts.
in good northwest section: room for
easy terms.
HERE Is AN ATTRACTIVE PROP
ERTY FROM EVERY STANDPOINT.
Seven rooms and hath. h.'w.h.. eiec.
It's. garage: convenient terms Of sale
can be arranged. It has an open Are-
place ana hardwood 6oofs throughout:
exceptionally low terms. Price. 80. 80.
VERY WE'LL LOCATED ON A WIDE
home. to BE- sold ae 1850. located in
the northeast section Of the city: prac-
ticaliy new bungalow with resas
and bath. h..W.h., elee. It's: garane.
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.
A HOME YOU SHOULD SEE AT
ONCE, as it will remain on the market
but Q short time. Only 81. 500. Strictly
modern bungalow with reons and
bath. h.-w.h.. elec. lts.. concrete porch.
hardwood floors and trim: room for ga
rage: fun laundry equipment; sosl
terms.
IN BLooMINGpALD. You WILL
FIND AFTER INSPECTING THIS
PROPERTY that the price 10 very low
and Q cheap home or investment; 9
rooms and hath. h.-w.h. and other
modern conveniences: room for gslee:
will be fenovated throughout. ONLY
$3.50.
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OUR BEST BUY TODAY
THIS PROPERTY IS ONE OF THE BEST VALUES
OFFERED TODAY in the city. Price, $780, IN CO.
LUMBIA HEIGHTS; 6 large and BATH excellent
furnace eec It's; garage for cars; in No. condition
We want you to this splendid buy before making
definite decision in a new home
WILLIAM S. PHILLIPS,
1909 New York Ave- NV
Phone Main o8
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CAHILL & DUNCAN,
Continental Trust Bldg,
Main 2125. 18th & H SITS. INV

$1e,5oo-1soo BLOCK CALVERT sr.-,o
roo rooms , and e baths steam heat; elee-
ton. and is a wonderful buy at this
figure. Terms. Owner will give pos
session.
$11 1,500-3100 BLOCK 18th sT.-l0 rooms
and bath; hot-water heat: electric
light; screened porches. This house
is in excellent condition. Very low
cash payment will handle it Owner
Will give possession.
$12.o00-1s00 BLOCK FAIRMoNT sT-one
Of Washington's prettiest streets; II
rooms and bath; bedrooms; double
brick garage: excellent condition. See
this house II you want q decided bar
gain. Terms good.
ST. 6.000-DETACHED. 18th ST. HIGHLANDS
Close to those dne homes being
built BY Mr.. D. J. DWigan; rooms
and 2 haths: extra Iavatory; hot
rage; lot i: z5xi5S: immediate pos
session.
$11 .ooo-11oo BLOCK G1RARD sr.-s rooms
and bath; hot-water heat: electric
lights; gas; large sleeping porch
colonial porch: garage. House is in
excellent condition. Terms.
Sc, ,5Oo-1soO BLOCK OTIS STA 4-bed-
room house at this price IL we'll worth
your inspection; hot-water heat; elec-
trie lights; Immediate possession.
$1,000 cash.
f, So, s00-NORTHEAST-A beautiful colonial
type house; 9 rooms and bath; hot
water hest; electric til; lights .,s, room for
WILL SELL CHEAP FOR QUICK SALE; llth
st. s.w., j3room house on lot 22x90 # Vide
Address ADD a' ls 1851. Star 81 ID oines. s' ''' ''
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APARTMENTS TO LET
FUR RNuSHEn.

FOR RENT-DESIRABLE PURCHASER OF
furniture secure possession OF reasonable
downtown apartment. Address Box 132-E, Star
Office. s.
NEW. BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED APART.
ment. two rooms. kitchen, tiled bath. sleeping
porch; yard; linen, china. silver; four expo
sures; free gas. electricity. telephone. janitor
service; continuous hot water; walking dis
tance: or 3 refined adults: couple preferred.
1898 O NV. Phone Col 45S5
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COUNTRY BOARD.

is THERE A PARTY that wishes to travel
or IL employed. with little girl to years.
whom they wish to place In the care of re
sponsible lady living on q large country place.
g, ne half hour ride from Washington? Per.
sonal care. Phone. Address Box 9S-B, Star
Office. 2Ss
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TABLE BOARD,

1913 HARVARD ST. Colonial Haii-snbstan-
tial meals for particular people. Hours: 80
TO o a.m.. > 30 TO pm. 16s
i84i II ST N.W.-Best table board at reason.
able rates. hot bread. delicious salads; two
meals.
Evening star., 1920-04-07
SHANNON & LUCHS,

CHAS D. SAGER
Main s. Main 81 oz3 Fifteenth ST. NV.
n%m nSsa s 9 sIRHE
NM Souss e,e ess :nd hs@ h:t
Front and mar ko5o built Price tsosoo " "
NEAR 1sa AID IN pIzAsAsr OVERLOOK
ssa Htwseef beat
eonddon s tSrouenouI Pca
ATTaAoTivH BUNGALOW -
s'fs a.s:ss:s :s i % & l s e as,. s's s:
oASsT sT''f fres ss 81 ssssa g." NO" VA
s:ssa + zs cs.ssssA ssss 18Th AND R STREETS IVA
inp07suats FTes SOo hsss Ie @ nsAs Ia. ssr s~e
IeA HpsH1ANDs-snAu11
r. A1t OF STREET NEAR R.M Ha11
"'' f''> "''' vAcxST a Pies s;XSSSe S"''N
m sAuI's ADDlr1oN-vnRY
s.e's so9 dssehsd Hot STREET NEAR rAlR,sor
NOW 5iiso osean a ntn noo, Hcs,:ss &,
MAI1Rac11vE At Hovss n1oome-
heat Ms~d, ppsrsd
~ ESco On" "ni'' s< ne~ fn''
s, sssD FOR 100. o%s I.sr o. Mv suNoALows
Reasons ahe
CHAS. D. SAGER,
Main Sc, Main 81. ez3 Fifteenth St NV.
Evening star., 1920-04-07
FOR sALE-HOUsEs

$500.
Near Soldiers Home. We have q beautiful
modern Groom and bath home, with bot-water
heat, electric light, hardwood floors, stationary
tubs, cement cellar. large back yard. with
garage. This house is up-to date In every way.
$6,95O.
On 17th st. ne. we have q modern. semi-de-
tached Groom and bath home. with hot-water
heat. electric light, stationary tubs, cement
cellar, water heater, front and back porches.
large back, front and side yards. This is
Of the best buys today. Terms.
$4,750.
In Bloomingdale we have q large Groom and
bath brick home: large back yard to alley,
double back porches. The owner is out Of town
and desires quick sale; easy terms.
J. DALLAS GRADY,
800 Maryland bldg,
141O n st. NV.
Main 727.
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SHANNON & LUCHS,
Main 2345.
Bethesda.
$16,5W.

a beautiful ho0o - WiaconafD oyo.,
& acre Of grsund; the hsuss 70 Of hoI-
low-tile coastruetion with stuecs anish,
and contains 3 re0ns aAl hath. With
hot-water heaty hardwood 0sofa anl
finish throughout; effective shfubAefy
rieties Of fruit. berries, graDss, etc.
Evening star., 1920-04-07
Columbia Heights.

1AsFsugAly Aodssa aDd esmpaets
tArougheut; Q rooms. hath; hot-Vater
heat, electr1c1tyj hardwood Aoofs; con-
veaient to car Hne.
Evening star., 1920-04-07
FOR SALE-HOVSHB
COntinued.

LOCATED ON CAPITOL HILL. THIS
HOUeD HAS POSITIVELY EVERY
THING that can be desired. and the
sa T. asst s;s s:o.s :ss s.tS
h.-w.h.; extra large-size lot. There
arc . number Of other convenience.
Price, $500.
THIS HOME Is IN PERFECT CON-
DITToN FROM TOP TO BOTTOM and
well worth your prompt inspection: Q
h.-w.h.. elec. It's. rear porches. in
closed sleeping porch. lavatory on first
floor OVERLOOKING ROCK CREEK
PARK. Price. $12, 500; good terms.
AN ARTIsTIOAILY BUILT CALI
FORNIA!TYPB BUNGALOW 10 worth
much more than the price asked, and
we know after you have seen It you
will agree with us. Five rooms and
bath on frat noof. 2 rooms on second.
with h.-w.h.. elec. It's. .elass-inclosed
sieepine porch. screened throughout:
14th st. car line: IN eAUL'S ADDI-
TT0N: garage for cars.
A ASDlu.DETACHED CORNER HOUSE.
IT CONTAINS EVERYTHING ONE
WOULD WANT in 4 conveniently
planned home: IL large rooms g
gas SPLENDID LOCATION FOR
A DOCTOR; in northwest section; also
Q 2-story brick garage. To be sold on
exceptionally good terms.
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Two-Family Apartment.
Near Lincoln Park.
$500.

A eseasP property, located within sae
square Of lincoln Park: o rooms and
hath, all outstoe reoms; furnace heat
Eae.
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HEDGES & MIDDLETON. Inc,
1884 II St. NV. Phone Main 10zA
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M FR0M oWNER-CHBvY CHASE. B. g.
Seven rooms, baths. additienai servants'
oap1s heat open aeDl.ee; electricity
weather stripped; awnings; deep lot, exesp.
tionally well adapted for gsraee: pcssesxidn
with title Price. 81. 500; approx. 81, 900 caSa
IMMEDIATE POSEESSf0N-
Put up your money With ths fitis eos,r.,v
and move in the house S e""p~.s
Property near 18th and Perry sts.; rooms
Sleeping porch: large yard. room for Rsraee.
FRANCIs A. BLUNDON CO.. TOT G st. nv.
ON ST. NEAR 2nd-6 ROOMS AND R1FH:
FRANCIS A: BLUNDON CO., 7o9 st nv
IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR Sell. REAL D.
TATE TALK IT OVER WITH n. n MOE.
GAN, AT ZANTZINGER'S
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FOR RENT-RO0MS.
FIR ROOMS.

18th ST. NV. opposite park-0ne large
m r,rcm adjacent TO bath; elec., in apt;
TWO. Franklin 1878. Sc
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SEND FOR OUR LlBr or NEW BuNoAIOws-
1Wsnty aeafiH4 completioa A bset northwest
section. Reasooable terms.
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Central Northwest,
$1,000,
Woodley Park.
$l6,6oO,
High View.
S6m

4 Iafe opportunity 70 buy q Aems
IN this delightful subdfv1sios, mo6efl
eonstsuetton, high elevattsn; fur1aco
heat, gas.
Evening star., 1920-04-07

WILL SELL CHEAP FOR QUICK SALE; llth
st. s.w.; 3eroom house on lot 22x00 #; Wide
rear and; SIDE alley; on car line; price, g, 600.
Address 1p3 133-E, Star ofaes.
Evening star., 1920-04-07

6oxlue FEDT1sTEAM HEATED. LOW RENT
Apply 014 sk n.Ms
The Dolores star., 1920-10-01
CHAPTER x.

Hiliard was waiting. hoping. pray
ing for a blow from fate. but fate,
which at other times had been ready
enough for fisticufrs. and often prema-
ture with them. refrained from strik-
Ing. The interview with Waring had
passed without friction (and Hilliard
had so contrived to present his data
that Waring had finally declined the
risk and the night passed and the
morning came, with its accompanying
horde OF old regrets and a new and
sweeping thrush of fresh halucna-
tions.
To his tortured Imagination, he was
greater paradox than even Jekyll
and Hyde; for he was Hilliard and
Dicky Morgan. the living and the dead,
without the boon of the supernatural
to separate them. And yet he felt that
the wtckedness Of what he had done
was the wickedness of Dicky Morgan,
and that he. Hllliard, the soul, was sit
ting in impartial judgment on Dicky
Morgan, the flesh. He conceded the
wrong; he conceded the penalty !;
nevertheless. his youth cried out to
him for mercy.
At the maids announcement. Doctor
Durant, who had been occupied with
nothing more motnentous than filling a
pot-bellied calabash, rose hastily and
went out into the hallway
Come In. Hilliard !" he said cordial
iy. Carols of looking at somebody's
trousseau Z. somebody's always get
ting married in Syracuse she'll
be in directly. Come smoke q pipe
with me, and be sociable."
Hilliard. lingering nervously by the
outer door. started at the kind voice.
You're not busy?"
"Busily composing my mind" said
the doctor. He ushered Hilliard into
the comfortable old study and mo-
toned towards squat little smoking
stand. "All kinds of poison there" he
said. "Cigar-cigarettes- tobac-
CO. Suit yourself"
Hilliard laughed affectedly.
you call 1t poison? And you a doc
tor-and smoking?"
"Ah. but it's the pleasantest poison
there is. I'm always having to
explain that to Carol. Matches?
Well. what have you been doing to
yOurself?
"1| Hilliard didn't look at him.
Nothing important, doctor"
But that's not quite true, is it,"
The tone was gentle, but it filled Hill
Hard with portentious qualms. you've
been enjoying little attack of insom-
MIA, haven't you?"
Hilliard WINGED.
"Why-yes. AS matter of fact"
The doctor attempted a smoke ring.
and smiled ut the dismal failure.
The Dolores star., 1920-10-01

MT Harmon. smiling broadly. hs,r
arose from his chair as the masop.r.
aoer came slowly back to the tsb,.
and sat down hard.
| WELL he said. More busine.v-,
Hiiliard shook his head.
On the contrary" His voice had f.,
1t curious dullness which the brol or
was quick to catch.
No bad news. hope?"
I'm not sure. Let's 20 on discussing
the mine"
Not much else to discuss. |, there,
its the same old mine" He look
ihtently at Hllliard. What's got into
you anyway. In the last couple of min
utesF You've lost all your pep. You
look as though you've seen a ghost"
Maybe ] have" said Hilliard. with
n short laugh.
"Wellt"
billiard regarded him with an odd
intermingling of respect and alarm.
Inc respect wns a holdover from the
pas'-from the early impression he
had formed from Harmon's resplend.
ent Offices in New York. and Harmon's
contempt for money. He had consid-
cred his employer. at worst, a weak.
, princip'ed vendor OF legitimate securI-
| ties.
MIR. Harmon" Hilllard said re-
luctantly, I'm In mighty awkward
| position. .. We can't afford to
let anything spoil this campaign, can
we?"
Not II we can very well help IT..
What's bothering your"
For over ten weeks now, I've been
building up reputation-you know
| what I've been doing; you know how
much depends on It, Your name hasn't
been mentioned once; I've been selling
this thing on my own personality
holding myself out as the principal.
Well, the man who called me outside
| Just now-and he's one of the solid
banking crowd up here-he spoke of
you as though he knew you. In fact
| to be perfectly frank-he called me
out there to ask me about you. Now,
| don't know what dealings you've
ever had with him. or with anyone else
mp here, but 1t struck me that II there
Is anything between you and Syracuse,
or any OF Its fairly big men. perhaps
It would be better II knew It, You
see. this thing I'm selling is so darned
| personal
"Who was he?' Harmon's voice
rasped.
"Embree-of the Trust and Deposit
company"
"Oh, yes" Harmon smoked refiec
lively. Yes. We know each other.
What did he have to say"
at wasn't so much what he said as
the way he said 1t. l suppose you've
had some disagreement with these peo
pleT
Some disagreement" admitted Har-
man, grinning. "These upstate farm
ers and love each other like couple
OF strange bulldogs. Still"
"If IT isn't Objectionable TO you"
said Hllliard. hesltating, I'D rather
| like to know bit about 1t. Mr. Har-