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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
Why Taxes Are High

The country is ridden with organ
ization and high taxes caused BY too
many fool laws passed for the @ben-
eft of the people" 1t is has got TO be
a man has to employ a. lawyer to be
able to drive an automobile and
with the many laws passed
recently in regard to their opera
ton. When man makes out his
income tax report it is necessary
for him to employ one or more
LAWYERS and then he is lucky if he
escapes a fine for failing to comply
with the intricate rulings of the re-
venue department. Only the other
day there were seven internal re-
venue men in Algona at one time,
all drawing large salaries and just
for what purpose it was hard to
determine. The country Is flooded
with state agents, prohibition officers
detectives, all on big salaries, driv.
ing the poor innocent taxpayers al
most to distraction in the effort K
raise the money to pay the higf
taxes called for to meet the pay
roll. Algona Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
FISH FARMING
May Become Common Business
In Iowa.

There are stock farms, berry
farms, fox farms, skunk farms
p,-lsls-,aat Fish fa.s,ss SKIS the Des
g
Moines Register?
On many farms in Iowa are to
be found small ponds, natural, or
artificial, which yield little, and are
of value only as source of water
supply in pastures. Experiments
conducted b ythe bureau of fish
cries proves that these so-called
waste places can be made to yield
profit and become as valuable as
the highly cultivated lands.
In terms Of dollars, acre for acre
they compare favorably with land
devoted to the production of beef
and pork.
Most any boy who has access to
a pond or small fake can, with lit
tie labor and care, have a fish
ing hole all his own. The cost is
nominal. The returns are pleasing,
and the fun derived from it worth
while.
Just stock the pond with the
right kind of fish and wait year
or two.
The services of the bureau of
fisheries and the Iowa state fish
and. game department are easily OBJ
tanned.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
RlDGEWAY.

DIR. l.. Kaasa who attended the
Goth anniversary Of Luther college at
DEBORAH called on his many friends
and old acquaintance here Monday
leaving Tuesday for his home at
Lake Mills.
Mrs. N. G. Putnam was q passen-
ger Monday for Cresce.
Henry Opstedahl returned home
Wednesday from Minneapolis where
he has been taking treatments at
the Olson Sanitarium.
Ole Rohm returned Tuesday even
ing from Benson, N. Oak, where he
had spent several weeks
Edwin Anderson OF Bison, S. D.,
arrived here last week to visit his
mother Mrs. l.. z. Anderson and
numerous relatives and friends.
Mrs. r. G. Baker, Mrs NJ. o..
Libbey, Beulah, and granddaughter
Frances, and Mrs. Anderson were
passengers Wednesday for Cresco.
Mrs. Mae Lewis returned Friday
to her home at Fayette after a visit
here at the home Of Mrs. J. w. Paley
and her many other friends.
Esther jacobson was Cresco Wis
1t0r saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Griebel, daugh-
tiers and Mrs. ]. M. Wonderly auto
ed over from Elkadet. Iowa Satur-
day to visit friends and relatives,
returning home Sunday. They were
accompanied by Mrs. A. Johnson who
will spend a week visiting at the j.
M. Wonderly home.
Amanda Hecker of DEBORAH came
Saturday for a few days visit at
the parental home.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Schuetz and
daughters LaVonne and Dorothy of
New Hampton spent Sunday at the
j. w. Griffith and Chas. Boucher
homes.
Mrs. A. Drum returned Saturday
from Haverhill where she visited her
son Paul and family.
Prof. and Mrs. Marion Trytten of
DEBORAH were guests at the c. I.
Trytten home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Daniels and
family and James Runkel of 0ssian
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. b.
Daniels.
Earl Libbey and Miss Martha
Kaug of Lanesboro were guests at
the home of the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. o. L;bbey.
Bert Daniels visited few days
last week at the home Of his daugh-
ter Mrs. Jno. Griebel at Elkader,
Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

jessie tss nj tie esI ena re ps of G.
-.S2ssgsssla-- -ta~---attesd .-aIs@-l-sd1a
"A. Johnson as administrator of the
Estate of Pernelle BrynsaaS, de-
ceased.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
that the subscriber has been duly
appointed administrator Of the es-
tate of
PERNELLE BBYNSAAS
late of Glenwood Township, in the
County Of Winneshiek, State of
Iowa, deceased, iptestate, and has
tNen upon himself that trust by
giving bonds as the law directs.
AN persons having demands upon
the estate of the said deceased are
reouired to exhibit the same; and
persons indebted to said estate are
called upon to make payment to
C. A. JOHNSON,
Administrator.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, October
oath, 1921. 4o-4W
WILLETT & NELSON, Attorneys.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
YOUNG WAR HERO.
BURIED SUNDAY.
Continued from page one)

Continued from page one)
1918 He left Camp Merritt June
10, sailing on the steamship Delta on
June 20, arriving at Liverpool, Eng
land, July is, 1913, where he board
ed a train for South Hampton and
arrived there July 16, 1913, when he
set sail for France, landing at La
Havre. He Joined Co. L. 1863 Inf
American f. f. Later, around the
first of August he joined Co. Z. 9th
Inf, taking part in battles on the
Tuel, St, Mehie and Champagne
fronts and Meuse Argonne. On the
night Of Nov. 10, 1918, the night
before the armistice was signed, he
went over the top, in the Meuse
Argonne region, and was wounded.
He died two days later, on the 18th,
and was buried at the American
cemetery, Bayonville, ct Channery,
Ardennes. France.
He was awarded the Distinguish
ed Service. Cross on Jan. 20, 1919,
for extraordinary heorism in action
near Tuilerie Farm, France, Nov.
4, 1918. He displayed exceptional
bravery ia carrying important mes
sages to Athe rear through heavy
enemy artillery and machine gun
barrages, keeping his commanding
officer informed as to the situation
at all times. TirelesS in his efforts,
he was instrumental in the success
of the operation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26

Meyer Bros. West Water st. De-
corah. Stiff.
FOR SALE-Purebred Hereford
bulls. Pedigrees furnished. En-
quire of c. o. Daniels, DEBORAH,
Iowa r.. No. /. 13-52pd.
FOR SALE-Choice lot on Upper
Broadway. Price S1,500. Enquire
DR.. A. B. Wigdahl, DEBORAH, Iowa.
21-tf.
MONEY TO LOAN-on first real es-
tate mortgage Winneshiek coun-
ty mortgages for sale. E. Ii. Nc
Masters, Winneshiek Hotel Bldg.
13-tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Notice of the Appointment of an
administrator, of the estate Of Tos-
ten H. Austen, deceased. ..
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
that the subscriber has been duly
appointed Administrator, Of the eS-
ToSTEN H. Austen
late of Madison township, in the
county of Winneshiell, state of Iowa,
deceased, intestate, and has taken
upon himself that trust by giving
bonds as the law directs. All per-
sons having demands. upon the
estate of the said deceased are re-
CURED to exhibit the same; and
persons indebted to said estate are
called upon to make. payment TO
HENRY I. Austen,
administrator,
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, October
9th 1921. 43-4w
BOICE & HOOK, Attorneys.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
Markets Change

A man went to an insurance Office
to have his life insured the other
day. G.
"Do you cycle" the insurance
agent asked.
No. said the man.
"Do you MOTOR"
mo" u
"Do you then, perhaps, fy?"
"No, no. said the applicant, laugh
ing. u have no dangeTous-'
But the ugent interrupted him,
CURLY. sorry, sir" he said, but
we no longer insure pedestrians."-
Printers Ink.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
People Want the Money, That's An!

A Fort Dodge man wants $5o,00O
damages from Barney & Son because
thoroughbred bull at the Fort
Dodge Fair last year broke loose and
tossed him into manger. We SOME
times wonder why a man is held
responsible for accidents beyond
which they have absolutely no con-
troll, and why should anyone be liable
for damages in a case where they
can not prevent it and where they
would do anything in their power to
avert it?-Iowa Falls Sentinel.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26

There lA'ho form of charity that
Yields a higher return on the money
invested than the Salvation Army,
which appeals to Winneshiek county
for its 1922 expense money. Adver-
tisement.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26


The following letter was received
by Mrs. Jonas Akre, sister of the de-
ceased, from Chaplain J. c. McCaf-
frey from, France, and it shows the
high esteem in which Helmer was
held, and illustrated that he was a
gallant, brave and courageous young
soldier:
Mrs. Jonas Akre,
DEBORAH, Iowa.
Dear Mrs. Akre:
Your letter of inquiry about your
brother, Helmer Peterson reached me
yesterday. was not with him when
he died but | was with him when
he was wounded. 1t was on the last
night of the war, near midnight
when hand grenade exploded and
wounded him seriously. He had a
leg broken and an arm, he was par
TALLY blinded and deafened by the
explosion, but there was never a
whimper out of him. | have always
-danhted ~ he. suffered mnch--for Il
u ~. -Rete MeS atlleEr AitR llatqldS
cannot imagine how a man who was
not benumbed beyond physical suf-
fering could behave as he did. Not
a word of complaint, not sign Of
suffering, not a moan or a sigh. If
he wasn't benumbed he was the
gamest man, it has been my fortune
to meet in the war, and I've seen
great number.
| knew him well. He was quiet
unobstrusive conscientious and brave
There was no duty that made him
hesitate, however hazardous. If he
has been recommended for a ID
S. c. it is only just recommended.
ton. He deserved one.
He was sent to the hospital or
the morning of Nov. 18th and
think he went as far back as Nouart
about ID or 20 miles behind the
lines. He is most probably burieC
there. The location Of his grave car
be secured from the Central Record!
Office.
You have great reason to be PROUD
of him. He was a fine soldier, ;
brave man, and worthy of the great
est praise and commentator. Per
NIT me to extend to you and your
, my heartfelt sympathy.
Sincerely yours,
Father J. c. McCaffery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26

A late stbper embraces the things
Of which dreams are made.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-03-23
RUB OUT SORENESS,
SPRAlNS, BACKACHE WITH
OLD ST. JACOBS OIL

Back hurt you? Can't straighten up
without feeling sudden pains. sharp
aches and twinges? Now, listen That's
lumbago, sciatica, or maybe from n
strain. and you'll get blessed relief the
moment you rub your back with sooth-
ing, penetrating "St. Jacobs Oil !"
Nothing else takes out soreness. lame
ness and stiffness so quickly. You
simply rub it on and out comes the
pain. 1t is perfectly harmless and
doesn't burn or discolor the skin.
Timber upl Don't suffer- Get a
small trial bottle from any drug store,
and after using it just once you'll for
get that you ever had backache. lum-
bago or sciatica, because your back
will never hurt or cause any more mis-
cry. 1t never disappoints and has been
recommended for 60 years. Stop drug
ging kidneys They don't cause back
ache, because they have no nerves,
therefore can not cause pain.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-03-23

her fingers interlocked nervously. Oh.
how she wanted 10 go; now her boy
had come for her.
"Y0u will go. Tony?" begged Philip,
his face very red from Johns speech.
tiff" the girl stammered.
John Pendlehaven laughed.
"She can 20. can't she. Paul?" he
asked. "Phil will take good care of
her"
Paul Pendlehaven smiled and
sighed.
''Of course, she can got She ought
to !" he said. "She stays in too close
I've told her that every day. Go along,
little maid, hut come back to your old
uncle in a little while"
Philip seized her hand TO lead her
away, but Tony turned TO, the bed,
Then she stopped and kissed Paul Pen.
dlehaven impulsively.
81 love you" she whispered, "and
mebbe It'll only be half an hour before
I'm back to you"
For many minutes after TIE car
started Philip paid strict attention to
his driving, and Tonnibel allowed her
self the luxury of taking a sldelong
look at him now and then. Once
within sight of Beebe Lake, Captain
MacCauley slowed down and stopped.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-03-23

Mrs Janssens experience wives.
Msn Wis., to give praise
medicine fond Of children and for considerable after
married feared would
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healthy chidbr
the credit medicine and shall always
H. H. JANSEN MiLston, Wis.
Mrs. Held of Marnette, Lydia E.
Pnkham's Vegetable Compound She says:
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and asked Phams Vegetable Compound
years medicine and use nv
letter testimonial Mrs H. B.
There such homes that chd
blessed healthy children Pnkhams Vegetable
Compound has restored the mother and healthy condition
iarides dspacement weakness and nervousness
growths although
Pnkhams
vegetable Compound
with perfect safety and often troubles.
Therefore suffering
to secure RELIEF and regretfuy looking forward to chdess old
herto try Lydia Pkhms brought
darkened illness
Lydia e. Pinkhams Private Textbook upon
Peculiar to WOmen" will be
to The Lydia E. Pinxham Medicine
This book contains valuable information.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-03-23
By GRACE MILLER WHITE

guess old Reggie thinks I'm dead, don't
yOu?"
Il saw him in town today" he told
her finally and then almost cursed
himself for his brutality. She had
gone so white aud was looking about
her helplessIy.
Hell find me. mebbe," she hesitated,
haunted expression coming into her
eyes. "Mebbe he will"
NO. he wont; NOT if you let me
help you." exclaimed Philip. Now,
listen to me Don't 90 out of Cousin
Paul's rooms for anything, no matter
what. Call a servant if you want any
thing downstairs. And don't leave the
house unless you go with me. want
your promise that you will not come
downstairs. VIII you give it to meT'
Tony didn't understand why she
should promise this and a whimsical
thought came into her mind that sne
was always making proWiSes - some
one. but she couldn'. refuse him, and
Philip went away little happier and
feeling mIch more secure.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-03-23
WOULD GET RID OF FUNK"
Writer Protests Against Custom. All
Too Common, Of Keeping Useless
Old Household Goods.

Articles which owe their value to
their utility may become unservice-
able, but the owners. instead OF get
ting rid Of them, find some niche In
the home in which To store them, or,
worse still, keep the old goods in a
place Of honor with modern furnish
ings aud make their homes ugly as
well as comfortless.
Where families have lived in one
house for years, miscellaneous articles
of useless furniture Will be found lum.
bering up the place. If the more sen
sible and practical members Of the
family ask for bheir disposal and
comment on their useiessuess they get
lecture entitled sentimental value
The amazing part Of the sentiment.
al value plea is the little regard these
misers Of rubbish place on the tastes
and desires of other members of the
family. The worshipers of household
goods are likely to become exacting
aud unhappily these fallings increase
as they grow Older.-San Francisco
Chronicle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-03-23
CHAPTER x-cOntinued.

That afternoon he met Captain Mac
Reggie's slim staggering figure
brought Philip to a quick decision. He
stopped directly in front of Brown,
and, as ii was the frst time they'd met
since the memorable moment when
Reggie had been flung in the lake, they
looked embarrassedly into each others
eyes.
$50 you decided to come homer"
asked Philip, his voice sharply toned.
Reggie gathered together his cour-
age and curled his lips. Why should
be be afraid of Salvation army cap
tain even Il he were rich?
ut looks like 1t, doesn't it?" he
sneered. And it's none of your bust
ness, anyway"
ITS my business about how you
treat Tony Devon" Philip began, but
Reggies fresh outburst cut off his
words.
"Nobody'll ever treat her any way
after this" he almost groaned. "She's
dead, drowned in the lake"
A Mortified expression passed over
Philips face Then he realized that
Reginald didn't know of Tony Devon's
presence in the Pendlehaven home.
"Shes better off then than she was
the last time you saw her." he said
and whirled away.
Twenty minutes later Philip was
talking to John Pendlehaven.
you promised last night could see
her today" he pleaded. 'TIl promise
only to stay few minutes. May | go
up?"
No; I'll call Tony down." was the
reply. Il don't want Paul disturbed
today"
When the boy and girl stood facing
each other, embarrassment kept them
silent for some mordents. Philip had
decided to find out whether Tony knew
of Reginald Browns connection with
the Pendlehavens. although he was
positive in his own mind she did not
Its nice day." he blurted out,
and Ionnibe's low Eyes" was her
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-03-23
A little drop of something
for DIR. Paul.
GRO BE CONTINUED
MAKERS OF LAWS
British Members Of Parliament Put
Rigid Restrictions on the Pres
ence Of strangers"

A stranger caught upon either floor
~ congress might not indeed he
lynched But IN contrast with such
impossible intrusion comes the odd
disclosure of recent parIiamenta,
debate that, even during the formal
days of Chatham II was usual for OUT
siders to go forward in the house Of
commons "as far as point beaeath
the rose in the center of the roof"
Suggestions for enforcing the stand
Ing order" against this liberty were
discouraged at the time because "a
violent struggle" would probably en-
sue
The late discussion evolved from the
current practice Of admitting stran-
gers. apparently through the laxity OF
attendants. into Hobbies and Into mem
bers' smoking rooms. But the lobbies
have long been open 10 certain journal
ists and the pictorial terrace beside
the Thames has been a trystlng place
for high society whenever fl decided
10 invite itself to tea.-IOndon Mail.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-03-23
A New Romance of the Storm Country

brought Mrs. Curtis directly out of
herself.
Don't, Kathie," she said in whis-
per. Il really had no idea you cared
for him so much. l will help you, poor
dear. John shall listen TO me this
night; be certainly shall"
Meanwhile Tonnibel looked up with
inquring eyes as DR. Pendehaven
walked in. He had closed Philip on
the outside of the door
The girl gave him a slight smile.
The doctor came forward aud took
hold of her hand.
Paul" he asked. looking at his
brother, could YOU spare our little girl
for an hour? l want her to 20 out"
Tonnibei, remembering her promise
TO Philip, rose to her feet. - don't
want to-" sse trembled. "Td rather
stay here. I'd really rather stay here"
Pendlehaven went 20 the door and
opened it, and Philip walked in.
Here's young man. Miss Tony
Devon" ne said, laughing a the sight
of the girls puzzled face, who tells
me he wants you to drive with him.
Now what do you Say?'
Say yes. darling Tony" Philip ejac-
ulated With sparkling eyes.
"OS that's how the land lies, is lty'
said Or. John under his breath. Then
aloud, Il didn't know this thing had
gotten to the darling point, Philip"
Tounibers face grew poppy red, AMI
she stood with her eyes cast down and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-03-23

only answer. How pretty she looked.
thought Philip, and how much he de-
sired to kiss her as he had the other
time in the breaking dawn on the shore
Of Lake Cayuga.
Tony" he said huskily, don't you
don't you--like me at alig'
Tonnibel opened her eyes to their
fullest extent. Why. hadn't she kissed
him, oh, ever so many times2 No
girl would do that She blushed and
studied the tip Of her pretty shoe.
2 Don't you, Tony or IL you don't,
couiGn't your pleaded the boy.
Il like you heaps" she breathed
with suppressed emotion. She wanted
to throw her arms about him right
then, to tell him how she had longed
to be with him, all about her promise
that she would not leave the house
again without some one with her. She
was considering this when
81 wanted TO ask you--if you've seen
tlat man agai1?7 said Philip. "The
one l."
You slung IN the lake?" interrupted
Tonnibel. a dimpie peeping out at the
corner Of her mouth "NO, never. /
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-03-23
WHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
SWAMP ROOT

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the great kidney, liver and bladder medi-
cine.
1t is a physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root is strengthening medi-
cine. 1t helps the kidneys, liver and blad-
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp-Root has stood the test of years.
1t is sold by all druggists on its merit
and it should help you. No other kidney
medicine has so many friends.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start
treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton, N Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
this paper.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-03-23
UNWILLING TO TAKE CHANCE
colored Man Evidently Had Little Con-
fidence in His Own Judgment in
important Matter

A visitor In Kentucky came across
that rare specimen, an unmarried coli
Ored man.
The negro was quiet, elderly per-
son. not shiftless, but quite industri-
Gus, so the northern man felt curious
and determined to find out why he
had remained single.
Uncle Jim, how does 1t happen that
y.u are so opposed TO Inatrimony 2"
The old fellow looked up with grave
face, but there was a twinkle in his
eye, as he replied: Me sub | amt
exposed to matIfmony."
We'll, why is Il you have never
married?" his inqulsitor continued.
Haven't you seen anyone you liked?"
''Lawdyl yessah-but you see it's
thisaway; l couldn't resk my judg-
ment."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-03-23
-YoUR OLD UNCLE"

Sy1.op sis.-Lonely and friendless.
Tonnibel Devoul living on a canal
boat with a brutal father and a
worn out. discouraged mother, wan
ders into a Salvation army hall at
Ithaca. n. Y. There she meets a
young Salvation army captain,
Philip MacCauley Uriah Devon,
Tohy's father. announces he has
arranged for Tony to larry Regi
maid Brown, a worthless compan-
ion. Mrs. Devon objects. and Uriah
beats her. Their quarrel reveals
that there is a secret between them
in which Tony is the central figure.
Tony refuses to marry Reginald
and escapes a beating by jumping
into the lake She finds a baby's
picture with offer of reward for its
delivery TO a Doctor Pendlehaven.
With the Pendlehavens. family
of wealth, live Mrs Curtis, a cousin.
her daughter and son, katherine
Curtis and Reginald Brown. Kath-
crime is in love with Philip Mac
Cauley. Tonnibel returns the pic
ture to Doctor John, and learns it
belongs TO his brother. Or. Paul
Pendlehaven. 1t is a portrait of
Doctor Paurs daughter. stolen in
infancy, Doctor John goes with
Tony to the canal boat Mrs Devon
is deeply agitated and makes Tony
swear she will never toll OF Dew
on's brutality. The older Devons
disappear and Tony 10 taken into
the Pendlehaven house as a COM
panion to Doctor Paul Philip saves
Tony from Reginald. after a fight
on the boat. Uriah appears, orders
Philip off and locks Tony up.
Philip again rescues her. They ex-
change love VOWS. The Curtises
are furious over Tony's presence,
Philip and Tony Unexpected meet
in the Pendlehaven home. Doctor
Paul improves under Tony's care.