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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-03
Kiwanis Ladies' Night A Party of Unusual Delight
Over One Hundred Beautiful Gifts Presented To Ladies Attending Gala Affair - Professor Bacon Of Yale Made Illuminating Speech For The Entertainment Of The Guests

More wonderful than any of its predecessors, the fifth. annual Ladies entertainment and dance of the Xii wanis club took place last evening in the ball room of the Stratfeld. There have been other banquets this season other ladies' nights, but never has more honest, good fun been packed into a few short hours than last even ing by this group of prominent busi- ness and professional men of the city entertaining their wives or. where they had no wives. women friends
 By 1880 everyone was seated and the fun began with the donning of the bright, fantastic caps which were the gift of IF A Cantwell of the noisy horn-balloons. and other amus- ing favors designed to contribute td the hflarity of the affair.
 Walter. M. Bangs, president of the and Rev. Alexander Allison. Jr., club member, asked the blessing.
 Between the courses the prizes were drawn. And such prizes. There were wonderful lamps, chairs, tables cut glass, pictures-102 different beau tiful gifts for the 102 women pres- ent.
 Undoubtedly Hhe most envied wo- field, who won the handsome floor lamp. donated by Mayor Fred At water.
 After the dinner there was the roll call when every married man present was required to tell why his wife con- t1nued to love shim, and every single man. why any woman should love hin. The prize for the cleverest an- swer, a box of cigars, went to Robert F.. Garrabrants, who claimed that his wife continued to love him because he was like his grandfather's watch Not much to look at, but pretty good Inside. I sometimes run fast, but she can always set me back"
 Joseph Lycell, baritone, then gave two solos, the .Toreador song from Carmen. and as an encore. Gray Days
 Prof. Benjamin Bacon of Yale, gave half humorous, half serious. and thoroughly enjoyable talk on "Holy Matrimpny,' using as his text, ''Now you're married, you must be good"
 Prof Bacon dep1ored the modern marriage as depicted by the most modern literature. and spoke in favor of the old fashioned marriage with all it's attendant responsibilities.
 Mayor Atwater was then called upon for a speech and he announced that the hall had been cleared for dancing. The grand march, directed by Prof. Dan Guilty, was led by Mayor and Mrs Atwater. Dancing continued until we'll into the morning
 Each lady present received from the club, a pair of silk stockings From S. M Sperry, of Bridgeport Life, a Family Album" of cartoons of the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-03

members of the Kiwanis c1ug. From W A H. Hatfield, a six-1nch rule for the work basket. From J. A. H. Rob- inson, a box of pencils. From Will liam A. Arnold, a package of violet perfumed cigarettes. From Murray & Bayers, a pen and holder, and from F. A Cantwell, carnival hats
 Murray's orchestra provided a pro- gram of spirited music throughout the evening.
 The prizes and their winners fol- low:
 Prizes Awarded at the Fifth Annual
 Ladies' Night Entertainment and
 dance, given by The Bridgeport
 KiwaniS Club.
 Prize No. l. a cut glass dish, donat- ed by Clarence D. s. Miller, of The Bridgeport Silverware Mfg. Go.
 Won by Mrs. Raymond F. Shaw.
 Prize No. 2, non-breakab1e thermos bottle, donated by Floyd c. Bancroft, of The Locomobile Go.
 Won by Mrs. Albert .Rothery.
 Prize No. 3, a boudoir lamp, donated by Hon. Edward T. Buckingham, Compensation Commissioner and ex- mayor of the city of Bridgeport
 Prize No. 4, silver hot water chop platter. donated by John G. Schwarz. Jr:. diamonds and Mason's supplies Won by Mrs. John Mattce.
 Prize No. 5, Harding blue flower bowl. donated by Carl G. Iindquist, of Lindquist & Boerum. Fairfield ave- nue.
 Won by Mrs Howard Clark.
 Prize No. 6, Japanese Luster china set, donated by William R. Bull, stocks and bonds.
 Won by Mrs Julius Kohlmaier.
 Prize No ', cut glass n1ayonaise set, donated by John F. Murphy, The Bridgeport Poster Advertising Co.,
 Won by Mrs. R. c. Wakeman.
 Prize No. s, ten dollar purchase or der on The D. M. Read Co.,, donated by Dr. A. H. Paul, Osteopathic phy- sician.
 Won by Mrs. R. A. Beers
 Prize No. g, electric table lamp, do- mated by John Hotz, of Fitzpatrick & Hotz.
 Won by Mrs. A. J. Merritt.
 Prize No. 10. silver trivet. to be en- graved by A. E. Ecc1es. donated by Dr. Clarence E. Cau1kins, of Caulkins & Mercy, dentists.
 Won by Mrs A. M. Englehart.
 Prize No II, floor lamp, donated by Fred Atwater, of The Columbia Nut & Bolt Go. z
 Won by Mrs. R. T. Litchfield.
 Trize No. 12, china tea set, do- mated by Frank R. Lucas, of J. L. Lu- cvas & Son.
 Won by Mrs. Track D. Bell
 rize No. Is. framed picture. do- mated by George Washington Craw- loI1, or Srawford's Laundry
 Won by Mrs. R. E. Garrabrants. Prize No. 4. silk nmhre1la- dn-a2~a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-03

Dear MT. Editor:-
 When I were sent out or your august Idiotorial room with illicit de- structions to get story on the work ing of the Initiative, Referumpus and Reek-al I have immediately buy one brass token and jolt of MT. Con where, I misunderstood this remark able system are working without re- gard for eight-hour day.
 I find Hon. System are workng all right like Some Brew in warm kitchen and corks are flying out because sys- tenn have much kick like Hooch. So go to Stratford Police Station cry and ask 'who are boss of Strat- ford Town Council?" Hon. Police make repH 'I do not know who are Boss but President of it are MT Rub Der Turnip."
 go insult with this distinguished Statesman and ask what he think of the success of the Initiative, Refer umpus and Reek-al and if he think it are good for voters and how do Hon Councilmen like it and if it are a good thing for Java.
 He seem much pleased and re- joinder with teary eye T wish it was in Java-"-
 "How do Hon Councilmen like reply distinguished Statesman Great ly much, like Poison Ivy or small black and white animal at Lawn Party. You are invite to Council meet this evening and see him work" So I inform Distinguished Statesman I are express man and are about to make great benefit to all Heather of Bridgeport and Pepper Crossing who do not know of Initiative, Referumpus and Reek-aI and so live like Seven teenth Centurions.
 So I go to Hon Hank Fanson's Moose Room and buy 3 led pencils for making report of Doings of Hon Council which are going to get Beck all in the D. m. After getting nice Doughnut supper in Stratford Munch Room I stroll gracefully to Stratford Clown Hall where many Heavy Tax
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-03

Prdze No. IS. china tea set with sil- yer handle, donated by Frank J. Abercrombie, Signs and Awnings
 Won by Mrs Clarence Cau1kins. Prize No. 19, a silver vase, donated by Abner W. Mitchell, of The Mitchell Dairy Co.
 Won by Mrs. A. E. Fcc1es.
 Prize No. 20, dinner plates, donated by J. Kohlmaier of Towe & Kohl maier, taiIors and haberdashers, Strat- field hotel buildin. Won by Mrs. William E. Burnham. Prize No. 21, cut glass dish, do- mated by Carl F. Davis, of Davis & Dane, architects.
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by J. R. Booth, of The Booth & Bay liss' Commercial School.
 Won by Mrs. George S. Troxell.
 Prize No. Is. s10 box of Cranes nn- en lawn paper. donated by Harry W. Shropshire, of Chamberlain & Shrop- shire.
 Won by Mrs. Edward Schwertdle.
 Prize No. 16, wall mirror, donated by Willis H. Scribner, of The Gas Ap- piance Exchange.
 Won by III. E. Wadhams.
 Prize No. IT, electric hot water heater, donated by Elmer G. Thral1. of The Bryant Electric Co.
 Won by Mrs. John Burn.
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Friday, March 3, 1922

Won by Mrs William R. Buil.
 Prize No. 22. Davenport reading lan1v,, donated by Frank J. Brennan of The Brennan Stone Co.
 Won by Mrs. John G. Schwartz. Prize No. 23, one pair antilever shoes, donated by William K. Nolan. Won by Mrs. Joseph P F'risbie. Prize No. 24, auto lunch kit, donated by John Burn, of Burn & Crurap. Won by Mrs. s. G. Goodsell.
 Prize No. 25, silver Pyrex pie plate donated by Joseph P. Frisbie of The Frisbie Pie Go.
 Won by Mrs. Robert M. Sperry.
 (Continued on Page Eight)
, 1922-01-10
1T BEGGARs DEsCRIPTION!-IT
$4,000 FREE

Al 10 e'eiesk Wednesday morning the Sesrs Of the ca-
Per Sporting Goods Co. store VIII swing wide epsp- The
6rss so people trewn-ups saly) In the store vii rsesivs
free a chance to get a $50 set of Ros.rs siIvsr~.rs. com
posed of knives. forks and spoons. Only one ss. 20 be
given away and only the frat so people In the ssers
Wednesday morning win reesivs the opportunity. So
come early and you may Be the one.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-19
CORNERSTONE OF NEW
POLICE HEADQUARTERS

TOTTENVILLE, May 12-Deputy
Police Commissioner John NJ. Shaw
in charge of the borough of Rich
mond. will officially put the stone in
place at the cornerstone laying OF
the new police headquarters under
construction at Richmond terrace
and Wall street, st. George. tomor-
row afternoon. Mayor John f. Hy-
Ian, Police Commissioned Richard
Enright, Borough President Mat
thew j. Cahill and other city off,
Gals are down on the program.
Commissioner Enright will be mas
ter of ceremonies. The New York
City Police band and Glee Club will
furnish the music. The ceremonies
will take place at $3.50 o'clock.
Captain Frank A. Tierney, of the
63rd precinct station, New Dorp;
Lieutenant Joseph Cobb. Of the 65th
precinct station. West New Brigh-
ton; Sergeant George p. Conboy.
of the 60th precinct station. Tot
tenville. and Patrolman William f.
Wells of the 7th inspection district,
ST. George, four Of the oldest in
point Of service in each rank. have
been picked as honor guard for the
affair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-19

hour or two? The observation carr"
Perhaps Lucinda smiled.
She made her way back to her
reservation but was not well settled
when she heard a joyful cry
"Cindyl Cindy Druce!"- and rose
dropping the book in her astonish-
ment, to be EMBODIED in the arms of
Fanny Lontaine.
Awkward explanations. haltingly
offered, had been accepted without
question; Fanny's and her husbands
tactful sympathy not only won Lu-
cinda's heart completely but, to-
gether with her reluctance to pro-
coed to Reno before she could feel
reasonably sure of living there un-
molested, had Influenced her to agree
to go on with the Lontaines to Los
Angeles: whittier (she was tacitly
led to infer) his motion-picture in
~terests had peremptorily called Lon
tame.
1t seemed a sensible move as we'll
as one most agreeable in prospect.
She could rest in comfort and friend
ly companionship for a few weeks,
consult with Hartford Willis by let
ter. at leisure and with a calm mind
plan for the future.
And then it would be amusing to
see Los Angeles under the wing of
so well-informed a motion-picture
impresario as Lontaine. That after
noon at the Culp studios had been
fascinating: how much more so
would it be to live for a time in a
city that was. at least at Lontatne
limned it, n a open-air studio.
to be associated with people who
were actually doing something with
their livesi
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-19
TOTTENVlLLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Joline are
here from Ohio for a visit with his
mother.
George H. slaight is home after
a visit in Washington, d. c., the
pas: week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raphael Alcan and
son are home after visiting relatives
in New Jersey.
Mrs. John Eagle and daughter
have been visiting relatives In New
ark.
Mrs. George Henne underwent an
operation at the Memorial Hospital
this week.
Ebert Omundson, seven years old,
rial Hospital where he underwent
an operation for appendicitis.
Mrs. Wilmot Chapman entertain
ed the members OF the Afternoon
Euchre Club at her home yester-
day. After the games refreshments
were served. Mrs. Abram NJ.
Sprague. Mrs. Fred Gross, Miss
Chelly Gregory and Mrs. T. o.
Simonson were awarded the prizes.
Mrs. Tobias received the guest prize.
Mrs. Emlyn Richards entertained
the Five Hundred Club at her home
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. P. G.
dig, Mrs. Henry Schultz and Mrs.
Richards were awarded the prizes.
District Deputy Grand Royal Ma
iron Alice Y. DIETRICH will officially
visit Staten Island Court. Order of
the Amaranth, tonight at the Ma
so:.ic temple.
Two large audiences last night
and one yesterday afternoon were
at the benefit movies for the Memo.
rial Hospital at the school. Tha
automobile was awarded TO a mai
in Rockland avenue. Grant City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-19

But you haven't told me- she
complained, about those tests. How
did l look?"
You were adorable. everybody
simply raved about you!"
Fact. Mrs. bruce. You outclassed
even Alma Daley in that Palm Room
scene. No. but seriously; it was you
first. Miss Daley second. Fanny a
good third, the field nowhere"
We'll. it's hard to believe. but IL
you mean it, the Culps and their
cameraman would seem TO have
been right"
Right about what?" Lontaine
earnestly wanted to know.
why, they were so sure I would
screen well, as they put it, Mr.. Culp
made an offer. as we were leaving,
to act with his wife in her next
picture"
Lontaine's eyes widened into a lu-
minous blue stare; and abruptly. as
IL to hide the thought behind them,
he thre waway a h~alf-smoked cigar
and helping himself to another. bent
forward. tapping it on a thumb-nail.
Really, dearest? How priceless!
And what did you say to the crea-
ture?
"Oh, ! was kind but firm
Ben Culp's a big man in the
cinema game" Lontaine commented
without looking up. IF he says
you'd make a hit. YOU might do
worse than listen to him. That is
of course. If you should ever think
of taking a flyer in the motion pic
ture business"
TIA not even dreaming of such a
thing. Why it's absurd"
Then you're the modern miracle,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-19
MILK DEALER Is FINED
$500 IN ISLAND COURT

TOTTENVILLE, May 19.-In the
court OF special sessions this week
Philip Samberg, milk dealer of
Perth Amboy, was fined 5000 for
selling adulterated milk not approx
ed by the New York Board of
Health. Health Inspector Martin
caught Samberg in Amboy road,
Huguenot. December 8. last year
with a wagon loaded with 10 quarts
of milk and cream. The wagon be-
longed to Reder Brothers. a Perth
Amboy milk nee Samberg gave
his address as 249 Castleton avenue.
He pleaded guilty to a charge of
violating section 156 of the sanitary
code and had been held in 500 bail
awaiting sentence.
According TO Inspector Martin he
had been warned twice before not TO
sell adulterated milk on Staten Is
land. This week he was given the
choice of paying his fine or serv-
ing sixty days in Jail. Judge Ker-
nochan, the presiding judge on the
bench with Judges Moses and Sal
mon. descended and favored a jail
term without the fine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-19
MEMORIAL DAY
IN FIFTH WARD
Beauvais Post, American Le-
gion and G. A. r. to Observe
day With Services

TOTTENvILLE. Nav 19.-Mem-
orial Day will be observed this year
I'm the fifth ward of the borough of
Richmond in about the same manner
as last year. Beauvais Post No. 126.
American Legion. has again taken
complete charge of the arrange
tents for the day and for the dec
grafton of the graves of the depart
ed soldiers who are buried in the
various cemeteries throughout this
end OF the island.
Veterans of the four wars will be
honored. This will include the
grave of Captain Abraham Cole. a
veteran of the Revolutionary War,
buried in Woodrow cemetery and
Private Joseph $. Decker. killed at
San Juan Hill, Cuba, in The Spanish
American War. who is buried IN
Bethel cemetery; many veterans OF
the Civil and Worlds wars buried IN
Bethel. st. Luke's. St. Joseph's and
Woodrow cemeteries.
AT a meeting of the memorial
committee of the post held this
week plans for the parade to be
held or Decoration Day were out
lined. The parade will start from
Prince Bay road, Prince Bay, at .
o'clock in the morning and pass
down Amboy road through Pleasant
Plains and Richmond Valley 10
Fisher avenue. T~ottenville. 1t will
go down Fisher avenue 10 Arthur
Kill road to Bentley street 10 Am
boy road to Bethel cemetery. where
the memorial exercises will be held.
The police reserve drum corps and
the newly organized Tottenville
Boys fife and drum corps have been
engaged to furnish the music.
All patriotic organizations are be-
ing asked to join in the procession
and to make the day one of the best
in Tottenville in some time. Archi-
bald Wilburn has been named the
marshal of the parade. John Ben
ming is at the head of the commit
tee for the legion and Miss Gertrude
Griffin for the Ladies' Auxiliary.
Commander II. Il. Yetman of Len
hart Post No. 1853. G.. A. r., with the
three remaining members will be
accompanied by members of the Le-
sion Post to the various cemeteries
the Sunday before Decoration Day
place flags and flowers or the
graves and at night they will attend
st. Marks Methodist church at
Pleasant Plains for the memorial
sermon. according to present plans.
Rev. William Burd, pastor, viii
the m
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-19
GYPS|ESM MUST
LEAVE KEYP0RT
Residents Complain of Their
Presence at Carnival Now
Being Held

kEYPORT, May ia special
meeting of the borough council held
Tuesday night 10 discuss the revok-
ing of the license of Joseph Zoras,
who is conducting an amusement
on the Ellsworth company's prop
erty on Front street, was largely at
tended and several citizens of the
borough present to make complaints.
William L. Wooley. Jr., Captain
William L. Wooley, Sr., and John
OFT. who reside near there were
present and stated that the gypsy
contingent was a nuisance and If
they were ent away objections to
the carousel and other attractions
would be withdrawn. Alfred Cor
nell, second assistant fire chief. and
Daniel Clark. fire chief, both stated
that there was danger from fire ow-
ing to the gypsies building fires
around the property. C. S. Calvert,
representing the New Jersey Motor
Sales Company, also stated that the
gypsies were a menace.
Joseph Zoras, the proprietor, was
called before the council. Mr..
Zoras stated that in the eighteen
years he had conducted an amuse-
ment he had never had any trouble
with anyone. he SAID that he had
spent about $500 in bringing the
amusement to the borough, had gone
the borough clerk and paid
a license of $50, had rented the
ground and had tried to cooperate
with a fire company, but since none
the local companies would do SO
he had conducted the amusement
alone. He stated that If the gypsies
were Objectionable, Is he had been
old they were by Constable Abram
Post, he would have them sent away
at once and he was told to do so.
vas also told by Officer Joseph
Coward that n concession was OPP
on a nc profit sharing bas-
is and this concession was imme-
closed.
Mr.. Zoras stated that as he had
his license he felt hat ne
was operating within his rights and
was told that if he disposed of
gypsy band he might remain
here and operate his amusements
Until the close of business tomorrow
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-19
$4,000 DAMAGE SUIT
STARTED IN SUPREME COURT

NEW BRUNSWICK. May 10
A supreme court action having for
its purpose an attempt to secure
damages Of $4,000 has been started
by the serving Of papers by the
sheriff's Office. Edward G.. Lawrence
and Lillian Lawrence. of Newark.
are bringing the suit against Angelo
and Celestine Picciano, of Madison
charging that on April 81,
the defendants committed an assault
upon Mrs. Lawrence. 1t is declared
that fists, sticks and stones were
in the attack, and that Mrs.
Lawrence received wounds of an
extremely serious nature. Each
plaintiff asks SIS. 600, the husband
seeking reparation because of ex-
penses incurred in treating his wife,
and for the loss of her services dur
Ing the time she was incapacitated.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-19

HLOuIs JOSEPH NANcKG

once you get beyond the city limits.
Lucinda caught the eye of her
waiter and gave him a bill TO pay
for her breakfast. But she couldn't
esca pc with good grace just yet,
unless she wished to administer a
downright snub she would have to
wait for her change.
AWKWARD EXPLANATIONS
HAD BEEN ACCEPTED WITHOUT
QUESTION.
I'D like to show you what motor
ing is around Los Angeles" Mr..
Summerlad pursued with breath
taking assurance. IF il isn't an
impairment question, may / ask If
that's where you're bound?"
No" Lucinda replied briefly. One
began TO foresee that to put a damp
err on such Astounding enterprise
would prove far from easy.
Lucinda gathered up her change.
And Summerlad's face fell touch
ingly as he grasped the fact that
she was really going to leave him to
finish his breakfast alone. II am
indebted to you" she pur-
sued. But. of course. 1t isn't a
thing n IA talk about"
We'll, there are lots of other
we can talk about" Summer
lad rejoined c~heerfully. 80 let's
the unpleasant ones. It's a
long, lonesome trip, and I'll be very
happy If you'll let me prattle in
your company now and then"
Lucinda contented herself with re-
no. she wouldn't mind. and
back her chair. Immediately
was on his feet, napkin
n hand, bowling prettily.
lawfully good of you. Mrs. bruce.
shall 1 find you. say in an
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-19
MAN FREED IN
DEATH OF SCHOOL BOY

TOTTENVILLE, May 19.-Nor-
mar Conner, nineteen years old, of
1875 Arthur Kill road. Richmond,
driver of the Hardy's express truck
hat ran over and killed Joseph An
none, six years old school boy in
front of the G%reenridge school April
Il, was eXonerated from all blame
In the hearing before Magistrate
Croak in the second district court
yesterday. On motion of District At
torney Maloy the young man was
discharged from custody.
The boy was OF his way TO school
at the time and the truck ran over
his head when he was knocked
T. the road by the truck. Patrol
mar Moran arrested the young man
on a technical charge of homicide.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-19
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Daniels. of
Brooklyn, have returned home al
ter visiting at Little Farms.
DIR. F. NJ. Schwerd. who with
Police Sergeant Charles Powell have
been in the A~dirondacks trout fish
ing have returned home.
C. A. Shea has been i'll for the
past several days at his home.
Edward Van Dorm, of the Bronx,
was . visitor in town yesterday.
THE Doctors Domestic Trout
blex," a three-act comedy. will be
presented by professional talent for
the Amicitia Association at their
hall Saturday night. May 81.
st. Marks church Bible class IL
planning for a minstrel show in the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-19
KILLS PESkY
BED BUGS
p. D. @.

Juse think. 3 Sc bog of p. D. Q. (Pssky Devils
Quietus) makes . quart. enough 30 kill q million
BED Bugs. Reaches. Fisas or Coolies. and stops
does not injure the clothing. Liquid FIRE to the
Bed Bugs 10 what p. d. q. 10 like; Bed Bugs
stand rs good a chance as q snowfall in a Justly
famed heat resort. Patent spout free in every
package OIL ID. O. to enable you TO kill them
and their nest eggs in the cracks.
Look for the devils head on every
A box Special Hospital size. 81. 80.
MOO makes hve gallons: contains thres
~ spouts. p. d. @. can also be pur-
" chased in sealed bottles. double strength
liquid form.
sofa by City rhernssy.-Aav.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-19
sY DAY FESTIVAL FOR
tST, STEPHENS CHURCH

oTTENVILLE, May 19.-Tne
Day festival to be given by the
lren of st. Stephens Sunday
,ol at the Masonic temple tomor-
v afternoon and night has prom
of being one of the best affaiGs
err presented by that school. An
aborate program has been arrang-
a under the direction Of Mrs. Her
,ert Raynes and Joseph Siator. The
program Will consist of two plays
entitled 1.-THE Enchanted Garden"
and ''The Elf Child" There will also
be a Msypole dance and music from
Robin Hood. The chorus of frogs
and the dance of the elf and big
brown bear will also be an attrac-
ton. There will be dancing to fol-
low the show at night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-19

Mrs. Druce-a woman without either
vanity or a secret ambition to be a
cinema star" Lontaine laughed and
lazily got up But if you'll x
cuse me now, I'll arrange matters
with the conductor and porters."
The door was behind Lucinda's
shoulder. Closing it, unsee by her.
Lontaine contrived to exchange with