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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

AFTER the Treaty of
N Peace was signed in
L Paris in 1888, Wash
ington was one Of the most
ilIustrious men in the world.
lie had won n successful
war against tho greatest
nation in the world. His
great desire was to retire
10 Mt. Vernon, but he knew
that the Independence he
had helped to win would hc
soon lost IL the States did
not get together and form u
strong union of all. IIc
learned the Importance of Il
strong and united govern
ment during the War. There
fore. he felt il was 4 most
solemn duty to finish the
work he had begun. At his
suggestion q convention OF
all the States was called to
meet in Philadelphia on the
14th of May. 1881. At this
convention Washington was
elected presiding officer, and
the greatest document was
prepared and adopted which
was ever written in the his
tory of the world. The
brightest men in America at
tended this convention aud
here the Constitution of the
United States was adopted
under which so many achieve
ments have been wrought.
The first cabinet chosen by
President Washington had
only five members. Thomas
Jefferson was chosen Secre-
tary Of State and Alexander
Hamilton, Secretary OF the
Treasury.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22
LOOKS LIKE WORK ON BALL PARK
is DUE TO START NEXT WEEK; TO
GIVE FANS CHANCE TO HELP OUT

Ray Winder is snow bound. Or
maybe it is Chickasha that is snow
bound.
At any rate, Ray Winder, chief Of
the Chicks will not be here until the
ground gets in shape to start work
on the Chickasha ball park. That
was the substance OF a telegram re-
ceived from him this morning.
He had announced last week his
intention Of being in Chickasha
Monday. morning TO start work on
the bah park. With the news that
Oklahoma Wash digging out from
under the heaviest snow blanket that
the state has sen in years, N3raer
decided to stay in Little oRck foH a
time and await more favorable
weather.
1t was pointed out by local base
baliers this morning that with the
ground still partly covered with
snow and with the remainder of the
land made soggy by the melting
snow, it would be impossible to start
work on the actual construction Of
the park probably this week. Winder
will be notified when the ground is
shape to work and will hustle
right on over here to open the build-y
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

ing campaign.
Everywhere, the question for a
month has been, "Wlhen will Chick
asha start work on the baseball
park" The answer seems to be "As
soon as the weather, will permit"
Scores Of fans are becoming inn
patient. They want to get out and
do some actual building. They have
said that they will donate a days
work. or two days work or as much
as it it will take to build the park
and now they want to get at it. It
now appears that they will have
the opportunity some time next week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22
OPPOSE "BLUE LAWS"

Muskogee.-Union labor of Oklaho-
ma will unanimously oppose any at
tempt to pass blue laws IN the
state legislature, according to J. N.
Wilson, district president of the
United Mine Workers Of America.
The so-called eblue" laws do not APP
peal to labor because they would
rob labor of the opportunity of en-
joying harmless amusements on the
sabbath, Wilkinson said.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22
MAY Be SPECIAL
DISTRICT COURT
TERM IN COUNTY
Judge Returns from Caddo County
Session; If Special Session Held
viii be During Last
Of March

A special term of district court
may be held here during the last two
weeks of March, Judge Will Linn
announced this morning after return
ing from Anadarko where he was
forced TO continue all untried jury
cases, the county's court fund hav-
ing become exhausted.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

a FTER tho surrender Of the British,
N Washington met his officers at
4 4 Fraunees' Tavern in New York city
and bado them farewell. As the Com
mandor-ln-chie entered the room he sad.
with a heart full of love aud gratitude
| now take leave OF you. / most deyoutly
wish that your latter days may he as
prosperous and happy as your former
ones have been glorious and honorable.
with deep affection and regret each ofii-
Ger babe farewell to the great leader:
Many of them embraced him. General
Knox, with tears flowing down the cheeks
OF both, kissed his beloved Commander.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

Leopards in Central Africa will. kill
and carry OF women and children,
but rarely attack a man.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

Ne OF Washington
most brilliant achieve
~ ments ln the Esyolu-
ton was the crossing Of the
Delaware River in the mhist
Of floating ice and bitter cold,
and tho Fufprifa attack ON
the British troop al Trenton.
with these British troops
were many llsAslana from
Germany who were hired 10
tight IN America by King
George Of England. Thosn
Hessiana were boiling their
christmaa festivities when
surprised by Washington and
his army.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22
ARREST L~olTERERs

a Artlesvites The Bartilesville city
aaafAiYGsh ave passed an efdi-
nance providing for the arrest of any
person found lettering on the streets
here between the hours of / and 5
a. m. The ordinance is aimed to rid
he town of undesirables.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Farley Kinnard left
today for an extended visit in Los
Angeles and other points in Califor'
mia. They plan to be gone about
three months.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

Fred Hamilton attended the meet
ing Of the cleaners and dyers' asso-
citation In Guthrie yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

City subscribers u the daily Ex-
~ ess not receiving paper by $3.50 p.
N. are requested TO notify Mrs W.
D. Collier phone '69l Il
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

A little al VIII get those rooms
ou've been looking for.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22
nnexu KLux@&ArE

Ok3Akpma CitylAEstablishment Of
chahS&A of the Ku Klux Klan in Ok
lahoina is being considered by w. ].
Simmons, imperial wizard at Atlanta
Ca. according to word here. The
clan is not now officially represent
ed in the state.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

Mays Jones left yesterday for a
business trip to Duncan and Conan
che. He expects to be gone several
days.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

DR.. J. W. Templeton. Oestopathic
Physician opening OF per-
manent offices. 514 First National
bank building. Hours Q a. M. to 5
D. m. and by appointment. Office
phone 2s6. Residence phone 120.
2-1S-tf.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

Miss Ada Link N visiting friends
aud relatives IN Oklahoma City.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

Miss Leona Addison left today for
Los Angeles, Cal, where she will
make her home. She was accompan-
led by Mr.. and Mrs. Farley Kinnard
who plan to spend several weeks on
the coast.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

A FTER Kidding his on.
~ ccrH fare " ell at
A FraunceH' Tavern and
upon leaving the room,
WASHINGTON embarked ia a
barge which was waiting az
whitehall Street 20 convey
him. Turning. he waved his.
hat In q silent adicu " The
fearful crowd 81 friends and
spectators assembled on tho
wharf for a last glimpse Of
the rcvcresl leader. After
having won the independence
ct his country, Washington
was going to Annapolis 10 re-
firn his commission and then
retire to his homo At MI
Vernon as u private citizen
again.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22
Personal Mention

Miss Ada Link N visiting friends
aud relatives IN Oklahoma City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Graham. ilC
souta Third street. announce the
birth OF o iO.pound glrl.
Bring na your homstItcning and
Picot work. loo per yard. Singer
Sewing Machine Co, ia South srd
street. 21G.30.
Tom Burke, connected with the
Rock Island. has recovered from an
illness Of several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. V. Hanna, Of
Chico. Texas. are tho guests OF Mr.
and Mira. Samuel Downing.
City subscribers 20 the daily Er.
press not receiving paper by $3.50 ..
a.. are requested TO notify Mrs. w.
ID. Collier. phone COL. n
Capt. ]. s. Downs has returned
from an extended visit In Bowie,
bridgeport and other cities In Texas,
W. l.. Plato, OF Calumet. formerly
a resident OF this city, transacted
business and visited friends In Chick
asha yesterday.
City subscribers 10 oLs daily Ex-
press not receiving paper by $50 p.
IN. are requested TO notify Mrs W.
u. Collier. phone COL u
Howard catesr rremher OF the
rm 49, " 1sr1 Me'ior and Mel.
ton is t-aNaaai fng hualness N Aley
iris afternoon.
Auto reDairlng storage. CLEANING.
G.. 3. W. i2i Karsas 14.tf.
Don Major. son % Mr. and Mrs. l.
n. Major. transact business In Ok.
lahoma City YESTERDAY.
Mrs. s. W. Byron and daughter,
Ruth. expect to leave this evening
for different points in Illinois where
they will spend several days with
relatives and friends.
DR.. ]. w. Templeton, O~estopathic
Physician nnounce opening OF per-
manent offices. 514 First National
bank building. Hours Q a. m. to 5
D. m. and by appointment. Office
phone ESQ. Residence phone 120.
2-ls.tf.
Fred Hamilton attended the meet
ing Of the cleaners and dyers' asso-
citation In Guthrie yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Farley Kinnard left
today for an extended visit in Los
Angeles and other points in Califor-
MIA. They plan to be gone about
three months.
City subscribers ~ the daNy Ex-
~ ess not receiving paper by $3.50 p.
N. are requested TO notify Mrs W.
D. Collier phone 69l II
Mays Jones left yesterday for a
business trip to Duncan and Conan
che. He expects to be gone several
days.
Miss Leona Addison left today for
Los Angeles, Cal, where she will
make her home. She was accompan-
led by Mr.. and Mrs. Farley Kinnard
who plan TO spend several weeks on
the coast.
The Women's Missionary society
of the Methodist church will meet
with Mrs. B. B. Bridges. South Six
teenth street, Thursday afternoon at I
ESQ O'Clock, II was announced this {
morning. Mrs. J. c. Jones will lead 4
the lesson. 9
City subscribers 10 tie uaiy Ev- =
press not receiving paper by $3.50 D.
III. are requested to notify Mrs. w. il
D. Collier, phone 691. tt t
MAY Be SPECIAL +: !;
DISTRICT COURT : !.
TFRM IN COuNTy = :
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Graham. 1lC
South Thru street. announce the
birth OF O i0.pound glrl.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

City subscribers TO tie uaily Ev-
press not receiving paper by $3.50 D.
III. are requested Il notify Mrs. w.
D. Collier, phone 6gl. tt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

The Women's Missionary society
of the Methodist church will meet
with Mrs. B. B. Bridges. South Six
teenth street, Thursday afternoon at
2:30 O'Clock, it was announced this
morning. Mrs. J. G. Jones will lead
the lesson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

Mrs. s. W. Byron and daughter,
Ruth, expect to leave this evening
for different points in Illinois where
they will spend several days with
relatives and friends.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

City subscribers 10 lie daily Ex-
press not receiving paper by $3.50 p.
m are requested to notify Mrs w.
u. Collier. phone col n
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

N A r. VERNON Is located on
M the Potomac River, a
lN1 few miles below WASH
iugton. IL was built by Law
renee Washington. George
Mashington's elder half brother.
Washington WAS greatly at
Tackled to this place, and II
was here that he spent his Imp
piest days entertaining bis dts
tinguishod friends, and here he
died. ut. Vernon Is the prop
crty of the State of Virginia,
and the work OF preservation
and protection Is ia the hands
of the Nj. Vernon Ladies' As
aociation Of the Union.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

Bring na your homsiItcning and
Picot work. loo per yard. Singer
Sewing Machine CO., ia South Srd
street. 2le'3o-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

Auto reDairlng storage. CLEANING
G. B. W. i21 Kansas l4.tf.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

Don Major. son ~ Mr. and Mrs. l.
n. Major. transact 4 business In Ok.
lahoma City YESTERDAY.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. A. V. Hanna, OF
Chico, Texas. are tho guests OF Mr..
and Mira. Samuel Downing.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

Hrwara cate7r rronher OF the
lr~ fff " Nsrf Ne'inr and Mel.
ton Il t-aVsaei'ng hu7lness IN Aley
iris afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

City subscribers 10 the daily Er.
press not receiving paper by $3.50 D.
IN. are requested to notify Mrs. w.
ID. Collier. phone COL. n
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

W. l.. Plato. Of Calumet. formerly
a resident OF this city, transacted
business and visited friends In Chick.
asha yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-22

Capt. J. S. Downs has returned
from an extended visit In Bowie,
bridgeport and other cities In Texas.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-11
Specialists

DR. ALICE L. FITCH. SpeciaIist, 4ii State St., cor. Courtland St. Ohics hoIrs: to D. m- and by appoint
 Eaent. Pl3tf'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-11
Houses For Sale

34 SIX-ROOM COTTAGES at Black Rock off Growers Ave, near Black Rock Country Club. Latest modern In1- provements; restricted neighborhood: sS50 down, balance S38;So per month AIS. F24asi" WILSON ST, near Fairfield Ave, three family house, all Improvements Fine home, or investment. George T. HathewaY. 1O4 Meigs Bldg. 11dS*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-11
Lots For Sale

-OT on Wheeler Ave. 75Xs5, fine Ioca-
 tiOn for residence or business; prics Sl.400. Inquire 76 Seeley St Stf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-11
Insurance

WILLIAM p. CORR. GENERAL INSURANCE,
 219 Security Building. Barnuzn T737.
 A19dS A IL KINDS Fire, Automobile, Liability and Theft Insurance written in the strongest companies Frauenherger, Agent, 164 State St., Room E- A14sS* IF YOU WANT lire Insurance. If you want your house rented, property sold, cali us. We want your business let us try. Chas- s. Cole. 251 State St
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-11
Patents

PATENTS PROCURED - G. II. Brad dock. Patent Lawyer. (formerly mem Der examining corps L. S Patent Of- fce), Security Bldg. Bar. 5s15. Offica hours to or by appointment L2Sa = PATENTS developed and manufactured Our business is aiding investors buiId- ing their models aEa the nanufacrur- ing ana designing of all tool ard small machinery. Fred G. BreT.i. 2Sj KosSuth St. 'I9L26ai
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-11

To Rent
 WE HAVE DESIRA BILE RENTS in ali sections of the city. Leonard G Leon ard. John St.. corner Broad Tel > phone kiUf GARAGE to hold cars rent. s50S month. can be used for storage. H Cohen. l4l Haliet St Barnum s55a TO REsNT-One-faTniIy four-roorn home Remington St. all Improvements. A PodOio1 eS Sons, SS4 Main St. Bar. FOR RENT-A :nodern sIx-room nous-. South Elliott St.. and seyen-room apartment. Main St. Stratford- F. E. Conine. 123S Broadbridge Ave. AI7x'p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-11
Investment

OVER sS, ,OOO net pronts on investment Of S100. Is it possible? Yes. Let me prove it. Facts from United States govern ment experts and bona fide engineers
 reports. Proposition limited to few. F. A. Porter. 1G0 Broadway. New York
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-11
For Sale
For Sale or Exchange

LETS US exchange something you want for something you don't want. Milford
 Realty Co. Room POI, Conn. National
 Bank Bldg. Phone Ba~. 1056- A22a T
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-11

ELECTRICIANS-WeS est Fad Electr1c O. Electric appliances, fixtures and sup ries, bell wiring. Everything eiSctri- cal. 1I46 State St Bar. 5S77-4. Hal"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-11

EXAMINE YOUiG WATCH! If it stops bring it to Workmanship Suaran- teed. Retail and trade work. G. R. Ban
 sa1ven, All Warner Bldg. R13ails
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-11
Poultry and Supplies
Positions Wanted

WANTED by a young woman. 10 do general housework by day or week. L. KeTnper 2S1 Sterling St R9s-p
 Advertise in The Times
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-11
Engraved Wedding Cards

YOU MAY REST ASSURED THE WILL BE RIGHT IF ORDERED A SOUTHWORTH'S 10 ARCADE
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-11
PRONE
 BAR. 1908 FOR RATES
zS$$ z#$S&&%r TIMES CLASSIFIED seWATT ADS'' =
Services Offered

DENTIST-Dr. F. \. Boucher, 2076 Main
 St, cor. North Ave. Hours a. m to R14al!"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-01-06

ever, and got to find work. And
and l don't know how"
Doctor Pendlehaven looked at her
thoughtfully. All through the night
the wan face had haunted him.
Suddenly Tonnibel put her hand in
to her blouse.
II brought back what's left Of the
money" she said. holding it out.
Mummy took some. You don't care
about that. do you? She needed it aw-
full, mummy did! But l couldn't keep
this because diclsered with you last
night about the picture, and you done
your share"
Keep it," exclaimed Doctor John,
huslSily.
NO" said Tonnibel. II couldn't
ever sleep wink if did" And she
thrust the roll of bills into his hand,
giving long sigh as If she were glad
to be rid of it.
1t might have been this action on
her part that brought to quick fruition
the resolve that had begun to live the
night before when Doctor Pendleha-
ven had tramped along the boulevard
10 Ithaca. From what She had told
him now. she had been left alone. Then
there was no one to ask permission Of
to help her.
where's your father?" he said.
abruptly.
II dunno" answered Tonnibel, lit
tile suIkily. She didn', intend ever to
speak Of Uriah to anyone. /
Then you are all alone, now that
your mothers gone? Do understand
you haven't any relatives?" r..
mot anybody" she hesiteted. "at
least, not now. Not anybody but Gus
! sie-Piglet here"
She touched the little animal with
exquisite tenderness. Doctor Pendle-
haven leaned over and. placing one
finger under. the girls chin. raised her
face to his. Come with me-" he said
softly.
l. TOnnibel followed him through what
seemed to her long miles of halls.
When he ushered her into a room and
! closed the door. she stood a moment
taking in all its magnificence. The at
posphere was laden with heavy per-
gfume OF flowers. and then she saw
something else. "A man lay partly
propped up in bed, his burning gray
| eyes staring ut her.
(Coarmued next week.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-01-06
CHAPTER vi.
Tony Finds a New Home.

Tony Finds New Home.
Many a person TUNED 10 the street
and looked at the ba1eheaded and bare
footed girl as She made her way
through the city with little mig snug.
gled In her arms. onnibel was hurry
ing to Pendlehaven(place. for she had
promised Doctor Nm she'd come to
MS office at two clock that after
noon, and. II she lint, he might take
u INTO MS head o visit the Dirty
Mary.
When John Pei dlehaven came In
ana saw her he oted how pale she
was. n
.'Your mother" becon-s< I
She's gone al by Fvisitin3" gaspsd
Tony. y don't how whard she ISL
Didn't you ee, her this morning?
II she was ab to get up, then she's
Detter isn't he? Is she?"
IohniDel DOB \ed her head.
guess SO. she mumbled. "When
woke up.' she was gone. guess she
went 10 nnd7 She hesitated, then
ran on. TO SCI some one we know. So
n me and Gusslk come to tell you she's
"sit down." urged the doctor.
Again the Curly head shook mega
lively.
y II got to go:1 she told him, swallow.
sing hard. Il lst got to CO."
hen as hfr hOmelessness pressed
Down upon Yer, she began to tremble.
conyalsiye sobs shaking her from head
to foct fhe doctor forced her into a
chair. al d
.v,ssa = acre ( he said sympathetically.
NOW tellRe what has happened"
= cant Same In gasping sigh.
But mummys gone away, mebbe for
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-01-06

"You don't want to hurt urah anu
me. do you. honey?''
The girl shook her head slowly. and
doubtful shadow settling in her eyes.
ceemed to make her wider awake.
II wouldn't hurt you. darlin'." she
replied at length. "hut sometimes.
rhen daddy's beatin' you. feel like
Ehackin' the life out of him. Why.
Today"
Edith stopped her by tug at her
Reeve.
"If you swore by that card you
,rOught. mean If you took an oath,
gould you keep it?" she asked hoarse-
y.
"You bet would" There was
Amusement. surprise and eagerness in
the Young voice.
"Didn't You tell me the Teller said
Jesus was holy bird?"
Tony nodded.
Mrs. Devon gripped her fingers
about the girls arm.
"Mehhe he's in the Dirty Mary here.
only YOU can't see him. baby dear?"
The woman's voice was slyly toned,
hut she shivercd in superstition.
giles right here" affirmed the girl.
thinking of boys earnest uplifted
face and vibrant assurances.
'"rhen say after me what Tn
thinkin 6f." said Edith.
Tony lifted her eyes to her mothers.
hut ,.lrew hack when she discovered
how terrible she looked. white like
dead person.
81 swear by the Twin Jesus" began
Edith and then she paused. "Say it,"
she Kissed.
81 swear by the livin' Jesus" Tony
repeated fearfullv.
II swear to my mummy never to
say nothin' mean against I'riah DE.
! Won. my daddy," went on Mrs. Devon.
Tony repeated this. too. almost
frightened into fits. She had never
seen her mother look and act so mys-
terfnuSly
"Now say this. keep!n' in your mind
you'll he blasted to hell If YOU break
your word. 4 won't never tell that my
father beat my poor mummy, or that
he's thief and liar" A thick
fearless sob hurst from the woman's
lips and brought an ejaculation from
the grr7::s, 49, '-',--'-,
II swear to It all. honey paummy.'',
she cried. "You believe me, 1Gdie.
darlin'. don't you?"
Eyes. believe you" replied Edith.
duly. "Crawl into bed. and go to
sleep. baby dear"
Shiveringly Tony Devon got back
under the blanket.
Then for more than >an hour there
was silence on the canal boat, silence
that was broken only by the night
noises outside.
Then, extremely weak, the woman
prepared herself to go out. 1t took
her long time to write note she
had to leave for Tony, and when that
was finished, she divided the money
the doctor had left and stole softly
from the boat.
- -
1t was in the full blaze Of morning
sun that Tonnibel opened her eyes and
looked around the cabin. The other
bunk was empty, and her mother was
not in the cabin. In her night clothes,
Tonnibel went to the deck, shouting
the name. Edith" her strong young
voice repeating itself back from the
woods in echoes. Then she went down.
stairs again and began to dress
hastily. and every moment her. fear
j was growing. She spied the note
pinned to the lamp handle and stared