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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-05-26

OPihS mdiOHc, WARY Larue, GATy
Tracy and many, many others a.
they sit around that table that won.
derful night. Youth, ambition, love
and the fair promise of the future
made each of those many faces glow
with the light that perhaps is moi
there now. I hear Geary announce
Spikes toast and l see Spike now as
he arose to his full six feet of brute
strength. Spike was handsome lad,
! wasn't he? He slowly passed his un-
wavering sight around the table and
then delivered toast that I shall
never forget. I hear him now as his
clear, low voice uttered sentiments
that sprung from the heart of every
one of us that was in the departing
class. recall the words that so apt
ly voiced those sentiments:
Friends, we are here this even
ing under the, semblance Of gayety
of mirth and gladness. Laughter is
plentiful, color is riotous. 1t is good
it is an outlet for the joy, the hap
piness of youth.
Ear be it from me to dampen
your ardor in your pursuit Of merri-
ment, but there comes time when
sentiments should be expressed
when the heart should be loosed.
What time or place more convenient
or appropriate than this?
Three years ago, we of the Sem
Tor class were Sophomores proud and
self-sufficient. We found ourselves
arrayed alongsid green, mischievi-
Gus Freshman class. Our vanity was
wounded, our pride shocked, our
dignity imposed on. We exerted our
mighty strength to make life un-
bearable for those Freshmen. We
tried desperately to impress upon
their plastic minds that we wene
infinitely their superiors. We re-
sorted to strenuous methods. We
over-exerted ourselves to create the
desired impression.
"The next year We looked little
more kindly toward that group. We
of the Junior class smiled at ac-
quaintances of the year before. We
occasionally strolled thur the Sophie
more rows and exchanged little COM
with certain of the Soph-
omores. When the day came to part
for the summer holidays, perhaps,
perhaps We missed them just little
bit; perhaps we noticed and felt
their absence.
"What a reunion it was when
school once more convened and we
again renewed friendships that had
rustsd during the vacation.
We had climbed one rung up the
educational ladder. We were maybe
getting dizzy from the supreme
sM ana 'sluemaAe!qoe Ino 10 s4qS!eq
never forgot our friends of the,
years before. What friends We made
that year-this year!
Sand now that We are about to
part, perhaps to never meet again
as a group, we realize the strength
If the bonds of three years COM
oanicnship; We realize more strong
y than ever before, how closely wo
are knit together. In contemplation
If the future, wo feel lacking, and ,
aching void that fh Punior elass
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-05-26
LIBERAL SCHOOL BOY
HoNoRED BY STATE sUPT.
Harlem Stephens Makes Unusual
Record in Six Years School
Enters 7th Grade

The Junior High School is PROUD
of the school record Of one of it.
members. Harlem Stephens has one
equalled by few. Harlem has beer
neither absent nor tardy during the
six years Of his school life. The
close of the present school year will
add another year to this spendid
record for Harlem has earned another
Perfect Attendance Certificate.
Because Of Harlen's exceptional
record, Miss Wooster, State Super
intendent, has given him book
"First Course in General Science"
and also has written him the follow
ing letter of appreciation.
Topeka, Kansas
May 10, 1921
Harlem Stephens,
Liberal, Kansas.
Dear Harlem Stephens:
I have just learned through your
city superintendent, Mr. Steele, Of
your fine record in attendance and
puntuality during the last six years,
that you have not been absent nor
tardy during that time and now enter
the seventh grade. This is fine
record, one you can justly be proud
of and l wish to rejoice with you
and congratulate you upon this fine
record. I also wish to thank your
father and mother for aiding you
to make such fine record. l am
proud of you and very much inter-
ested in your educational success.
Under another cover I am send
ing you a little token of appreci-
alton for your efforts-a book.
With best wishes to you for your
future success, am,
Sincerely,
Lorraine Elizabeth Wooster,
State Superintendent.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-05-26

Many of the boy scouts are sleep
ing out doors in their pup tent these
nights. The Scouts will soon be start
ing on their New Mexico and Colo
RADIO trip.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. A: F. German and
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Stevenson spent
Sunday in Meade visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Twist.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-05-26

Ernest Evans made a business
trip to Perryton and Amarillo the
first of the week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-05-26

Mr. and Mrs. Thos. W. Cav left
the first Of the week for Fort Riley
to visit their son, 1t. Richard Cav.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-05-26
MUSIC PUPILS WANTED

l can take few music pupils to
begin right away. Esther Walker.
4S South Pershing. 47tf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-05-26

W. s. Gibbons of Meade was in
the city Sunday on short business
trip.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-05-26

See Nazimova at the Majestic
next Monday and Tuesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-05-26

Leta Mae Smith came in Tuesday
from Pratt for visit with friends.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-05-26

EMERY TREKELL, M. D.
Special Attention Given Obstetrics
II Calls Answered Day or Night
Tel. Office lat Res. $50
Miller Building
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-05-26
JUNIOR NOTES

JUNIOR NOTES
The sadest words of tongue or pen
Are these, dear heart, "test week
again."
All tests will be given Wednesday
and Thursday mornings.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-05-26
Horses and Mules

| brown filly, 3 years old, weight 900
| bald face horse, 5 years old, wi. $50
| bay mare, 7 years old, weight 900
l dun mare, weight 100
! pair mules, years old, weight 1900
! mare mule, A years old, weight 700
| dun mare, 8 years old, weight 100
| dun horse, smooth mouth, W.T.. 100
team mares, smooth mouth, W.T.. 1900
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-05-26
Miscellaneous

I 5-barrel galvanized water tank
l 18-barrel galvanized water tank
A quantity of miscellaneous lumber
A lot of good mechanic and carpenter
tools
Scoop shovel and header forks
Set of rope and tackle
Quantity of second hand we'll casing
double-barrel shot guns
liver Johnson 32-caliber revolvers
slabs of bacon
so hens
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-05-26
Implements, Etc.

IIIIPIVIIICIIIO, EICs
! p. & 0. reversible disc harrow
John Deere tricycle. and lister and
planter
| Rock Island lister
| Moline two-row cultivator
disc cultivator
12-disc Superior wheat drill
John Deere sulky breaking pillow
narrow-tire, wagon with barge
! 3-inch wagon with box complete
! old wagon
I buggy
set single harness
set of work harnes
5 extra good new collars
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12
JOHNSON MAKES
PLAIN HIS STAND
ON DEBT ISSUES
Holds Germany's Delay il
Payment Should Hurry
Occupation Men Home.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-"America
has been bilked long enough" declared
Senator Hiram johnson, California, to-
day in an interview on his fight to bring
home the American soldiers from Ger
many and his refusal to give Secretary OF
the Treasury Mellon blanket authority
to refund the great allied debt.
1--WE now are told that the more than
S240O0O.0O0 Germany owes US in pay
ment for our Army of Occupation in
Germany will not be paid until Ger
many has satisfied the claims Of all other
nations" said Johnson. And yet we
90 on spending 81, OOo 900 a month to keep
the troops there.
'I want to know why those troops
aren't brought home.
1--WE aren't going to be paid what 1t is
costing us. If we must wait until Ger
many has settled all other claims Wen
wait a long time.
That's typical however, of the whole
situation regarding the money Europe
owes us. We paid Great Britain $780,
100000 for transporting troops over there
to win the war. We paid that when we
had a counter claim for shipping of
So, 900, 900 or more against Great Britain.
And in addition, we paid $6000,o00 in
terest on that S100, 00o,0 600"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12
|t46S Society u
4 ri q 5ZzzszssiStS ss--seiF

W. n. Harding, 1903 North Delaware
street, has gone to Atlantic City, n. j..
TO spend a few weeks.
Miss June Mou. 2926 Park avenue, has
as her house guest, Miss Blanche Rasor
Of Morris Okla, Miss Mol entertained
with a dinner yesterday evening for
Miss Rasor and Howard and John Oborn
Of Warsaw, Ind. Miss Mon and Miss
Rasor went to Greencastle today where
they will be the guest over the week
end OF Miss Ella Mahanna, Miss Gladys
Amerine. Miss Ruth Ward and Miss
Dorothy Bard.
Miss Mary Sutherland visited friends
in Indianapolis yesterday. Today Mr..
and Mrs. James a. sutherland and
family. who have been staying at their
farm near Pendleton, Ind. drove to Lake
Maxinkuckee for few weeks visit.
Miss Irene Suel who has been visiting
at Culver, Ind, spent yesterday in the
city. She will return 10 Culver soon.
Harry Woodsmall and Charles walker
are in charge of the arrangements for
the dance to be given this evening by
the inter fraternity AsSOcldtlon IL the
dancing pavilion at Riverside Park.
Mr. and Mrs. William Vaught announce
the marriage of their daughter, Lois,
TO Earl T. Afckler of Tallahassee, Fla,
which took place Wednesday afternoon
ar the Grace NJ. E. Church, the Rev. c. E.
Line performing the ceremony. The
immediate families and a few intimate
friends were the only guests. Mrs. Paul
Duckwau of Noblesville, Ind. played a
program a bridal airs, including Men
delsshon's Wedding March" for the
professional The bride who is a grad
uate Of the indianapolis Conservatory of
Music, wore a travelling suit OF dark blue
and a hat Of black velvet. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mickler have left for Tallahassee. where
they will be at home after Sept. l.
Miss Aneta Wilson OF this city who is
spending the summer at Bruce Lake, viii
have as her house guest Miss Mildred
Stockdale, 2531 Central avenue
Miss Jessie Brown, 5OS7 East Wash
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12
Man SO Years Old,
but Able to Cut Up

Oswald Seidensticker, 53, 2254 Central
avenue. was arrested Thursday on the
charge Of operating a motor vehicle while
under the influence of liquor.
Seidensticker was driving an automobile
west on New York street. aud attempted
to turn into Randolph street The auto
mobile jumped the curb, crossed the
sidewalk and stopped when ii cOnided
with the front porch Of the home OF
Charles Wood, 31s North Randolph street
Seidenstfcker WIS not hurt
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12

will drive to Lake Maxinkuckee Tues
day to spend several days.
DR.. aud Mrs. w. r. Stewart and
daughter Marjorie, 2439 Broadway and
Miss Leora Floyd, Gilbert Fuller and
Melvin Masters VIII drive to Lake Tip
pecanoe this week end for a short visit.
Miss Leila Burton of Upton, Ind, who
has been attending the Butler summer
school will return home tomorrow.
Robert Stafford, Bill Washington
Boulevard, who has been spending the
summer at Lake Maxinkuckee, has re-
turned home.
Harvey Allison left this morning for
trip to Macklnack Island, Petroskey,
and several other resorts and will be
gone several weeks.
Addison #. Miller and daughter Marion,
of the Hotel English, will leave for New
York city tomorrow for a few weeks
visit
Luke Logan, 81 South Missouri street
and Jack Carey, 1902 North Alabama
street will leave Saturday for two
weeks visit with Mr.. Carey's relatives in
New York city.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12
Club Woman to LiUe
in Worcester, Mass

Indianapolis viii lose one Of its most
prominent club workers soon when Mrs.
George Hit 934 North Meridian street,
leaves for Worcester, Mass, where Mr..
and Mrs Hit will make their home. Mrs
Hit has been very active in many char
table and civic organizations. She was
the assistant secretary of the Public
Health Nursing Association, the only
woman member Of the Community Chest
organization; was the organizer and first
president Of the Woman's Department
Club. a member of the committee of one
hundred on city planning, secretary for
several years OF the Propylaeum and a
member of the indianapolis Orphans
Asylum Association. She was not a
member of the League of Women Voters
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12
Belch Quits Police
Force; On 20 Years

After twenty years Of service on the
police department Sergeant John Belch
has handed his resignation to Chief Of
Police Jerry Kinney. Belch told the
chief he was having trouble with his feet
and was unable TO walk district. Beleh
was known a. cit himf" as that was
the question he always asked the police
when they would call in while on a bur
glar run IN the days when Belch was desk
sergeant during the time when Samuel
Lewis Shank was mayor.
Belch was made a sergeant in 1905 and
later promoted TO the rank Of lieutenant.
He was reduced to sergeant and in 1920
was reduced TO patrolman. but be had
been a sergeant 50 long all his friends
knew him as Sergeant" Belch- He stated
be was going to spend some months at
hiE old home in Kentucky.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12

son, Walter Johnson, 424 West Fiftieth
street. Burial viii be at Knightstown,
Ind.
For more than forty years Mr.. John
son was a teacher in the public schools
Of Indiana. He was the holder Of the
first teachers license ever issued in this
State. Re was born in Beaver County.
Pennsylvania, Sept IA, 1896, but moved
to Ripley County, Indiana, when a boy.
In 1867 he became head of the Beliville
Academy at Bellville, Ind, and afterward
at the Female College Of Indiana. Green
castle, now DePauw University. He is
survived by his widow and four sons.
Walter, Ernest b. VIII E., and Robert
II. Johnson, all Of this city
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12
GIRLS! LEMONS
BLEACH SKIN WHITE

Squeeze the Juice Of two lemons into a
bottle containing three ounces of Orchard
White which any drug store will supply
for few cents, shake well, and you have
q quarter pint of harmless and delightful
lemon bleach. Massage this sweetly
fragrant lotion into the face, neck, arms
and hands each day, then shortly note
the beauty and whiteness of your skin.
Famous stage beauties use this lemon
lotion to bleach and bring that soft, clear,
rosy white complexion, also as a freckle,
eunburn, and tan bleach because 1t doesn't
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12
FRECKLE-FACE
Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots.
How to Remove Easily.

Here's a chance. Miss Freckle face. to
try q remedy for freekles with the guar
antee Of a reliable concern that il will
not cost you a penny unless it removes
the freckles while If it does give you a
clear complexion the expense is trifing
Simply get an ounce OF Othine-double
strength-frOm any druggist and a few
applications should show yeu how easy
it is to rid yourself OF the homely freckles
and get beautiful complexion. Rarely
Is more than one ounce needed for the
worst case.
Be sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength Othine as this strength
Is sold under guarantee Of money back
If 1t fails 10 remove freckles.-AdvertIse-
ment
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12
Old Settlers VIII
Picnic at ClermOnt

CLERMONT. Ind, Aug 12---The Cler-
mont Old Settlers Association will holS
its fortieth annual reunion and picnic at
the johnson farm adjoining the inter
urban station at CleTmOnt Aug. IS.
R. r. InmGn and others viii give adj
dresses and music will be furnished by
the Bridgeport orchestra. There viii be
a baseball game between the Brownsburg
Grays aud the Clermont Athletics. L..
Good is president Of the association; J. L.
Hughes, vice president; John Carter.
treasurer, and James NJ. Roby, secretary.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12

ington street. las left for a trip to
Pittsburgh and New York City where
she will visit before going 30 London,
Conn, to spend the rest of the summer
at the summer home OF her brother,
William Rankin, and Mrs. Rankin
Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Benton and family
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12

J. A. Russell Of Lampasas, Texas is
one Of the five centenarians of Texas.
The young man, who is a veteran Of
the Mexican and Civil Wars, is only los
years old He has been a railroad
builder and a cattleman, and when he
was 104 years young he took unto him
self second wife, who was a mere baby
Of 80.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12

HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Aug 12.--The
plant of the Jackson Shovel Company Of
Montpelier, resumed operations today
after months of shutdown. Thirty men
were given work, but the management
states that the number soon win be in
creas
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12

or a suffragette, believing that there are
enough opportunities for woman to
make herself useful to the community
without voting, but having obtained the
suffrage, she believes it is every Woman's
duty to vote.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12

ROME. Aug. 12.-Many lives have been
lost and heavy damage done by foods in
Northern Trentino. The Isarco River is
out OF its banks and many villages and
much valuable farming land are under
water.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12
Johnson Funeral
Services Tonight

Funeral services Of Adam J. Johnson.
a., who died Wednesday after an illness
Of more than two months. Will be held
at 80 o'clock tonight at the home Of his
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12
RATL ACoUIsITIoN o. K.d.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE pro-
posed acquisition by the Northern Pacific
Railway Company Of the properties of
the Billings & Central Montana Railroad
was approved today by the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12
MEETINGS

of indianapolis met yesterday morning
in the Fletcher Trust building The
resignation Of Mrs. George Hit, assist
ant secretary, was accepted with regret.
Mrs. Benjamin Hit. recording secretary
was appointed. Miss Ruth Sheerin was
appointed recording secretary.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12

Capital City Circle No. e. W A o. d,
will give a lawn social and card party
Saturday afternoon and evening at the
street.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12

Temple Review No. IS, w. B. A. of the
Maccabees viii give euchre party in
Castle Hall at 2 go o'clock Monday aft
ernoon.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12

Golden Rule Lodge No. l, l. O. o. s..
will give a dance Saturday evening at
Shepherds Hall. at Alabama and East
Washington streets.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12
Girls Frocks Much Reduced

Vones and batistes figured plain to years csc
Figured organizes and plain voies charming little styles
sizes to 16 years. Bargains at $1.95 and $2.95.
Organizes with embroidered dots white or to contrast
other plain styles And then group tissue ging.
hams $4.95
Brilliant and pastel organizes perfectly chummy little
gnghams all qualities Reduced for disposal to
$685.. -Ayres-Girls' section fifth floor
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12
Step ms, $3.50

OF pink satinet, amply cut,
lace trimmed. All sizes.
-Ayres-Lingerie section,
third floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12

Ayres' Special
Peanut Butter,
Pound, 15c
BITTER. Ayres' special
creamery, extra qua ty..
pound 45c: Monument"
brand, a good creamery,
pound, 44c.
COTTAGE CHEESE, always
fresh, pound. 19G.
BREAKFAST BACON, ma
chine sliced and derined,
REX" brand, pound, $40;
Kingan's Porter" and Nor
ris' "llatchless" bra n DIS,
pound, zoe.
BORDEN's MATTED MILK.
natural flavor, 15-ounce can,
75c: chocolate flavor. 7-ounce
can. 35G.
BOILED HAM, square pressed
for sandwiches, machine sliced,
pound. csc.
SUNSHINE CAKES AND
CRACKERS. 10, 121ac AMI
lac the box.
Ayres-Downstairs.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-12

Miss Jessie Brown. 5Os7 East Wash.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-25
Picnic at
Great Falls.

Late in the summer the Ameri-
canization students were the guests
of Miss Benson's class at a picnic al
Great Falls. The picnic was a great
success and the Americanization
school is indebted to Miss Benson
and her class for an enjoyable day.
The hosts had provided real
banquet which was spread on long
tables under the trees. After dinner
many of the students played games
while others strolled about and en-
joyed the scenery.
Before leaving, everyone sat on
the grassy bank overlooking the
falls and Joined in songs and reci-
tations.
A beautiful ending to the day was
a solo by Souren Hanessian. After
being urged to sing he reluctantly
arose. STEPPED to the edge of the
cliff and gazing down into the rush.
ngS torrent let his voice ring out
over the waters. The next day, at
Miss. ATOMS request, he wrote the
following exquisite article as an ex-
planation Of his actions:
This letter will be difficult for
me-. but that picnic recalled to my
memory a good day OF by gone
years 1t was not a good time for
me- because I was feeling like a
stranger. There was not an Amer
ica7 student to whom I could ex-
prefs my Impressions. It was a
good day when / was going on the
picric. and we took the passing
street car. heard a low voice
whtch asked me not to go to thar
place, because you shall be re-
miTrhed of your sweet comrades. who
today suffer in the deserts.
when forty-five minutes haa
pasted the car stopped and every.
bod$ was glad to run to see the
roasing river. which flows and mur-
mufs in a sveet voice. The scenery
was very beautiful, every side was
adorned with many kinds of greens
and above all was that great rock
VIII en- stretched to the river. J
went to the rock.
Al that time I was reminded or
my comrades, who when / was in
Arnaenia went to the Heart River.
That river which reminded me of an
Arr.enian poem. where a king asked
his :people:
Nho can go into the river and
bring me news which hides in the
river7 shall sthrow a golden cup
wha. ever can return, II. to me I
shall let him keep 1t for a present"
No19dy resvonded. there was a dead
silehces The King asked again
Who can bring me news7 This. tim.
ter.
"rroA the group of the people
The Washington herald., 1921-09-25
Bell Warns SUimmers
Man-Eater Approaches
By G. C. FARMER.

The clang of a bell on a hot sum-
mel day at Coogee Beach, Sydney,
Australia, is the signal for hun
dreds of bathers to rush for the
shore. For tEey know a man-eat-
ing shark has been sighted.
Located in waters infested by the
most vicious of man-eaters, bathers
at Coogee for many years ran the
risk of losing, Inadvertently, their
arms and legs until a scheme for
employing a shark lookout was
devised.
-- Now a man is stationed at the
right hand jetty of the beach, which
Is half-moon shaped, constantly
scanning the waters with a teie-
scope for dorsal fms, the sure sign
Of the man-eater. As soon as he
sights a fin protruding from the
water like a row of sharp. sticks
he rings his bell loudly, whereupon
pleasure seekers quilt the water in
a hurry and seek the safety of the
beach.
Sometimes a shark will come
close in, evidently detecting the
presence of human prey. and cruise
back and forth for several minutes
before returning to deeper waters,
while the crowd of ~bathers. i'm
patiently wait its departure.