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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
REPREssED EMOTIONS.

How do you react toward the man
classic dancer?"
y control myself said Mr.. Grump-
sorf.
"Eh?"
mo matter what violent thoughts
are coursing through my mind, when
he balances himself on one toe and
looks up into the flies like a dying
roach, don't do anything but snort.
and | manage that SO cleverly that
the people around me think I'm merely
clearing my throat"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
WANT MORE INTEREST

New York.The receiver of the
Brooklyn rapid transit system plans
to pay an additional 2 per cent to a
banking syndicate for the renewal of
81 100000 receivers certificates. The
rate for the original loan was 6 per
cent, and premium of per cent was
paid to obtain it. The transit COM
missioner declared that results OBJ
tanned in retiring receivers certifi-
Gates were at the expense Of the en-
ployes and the travelling public.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
WITH -
IHE ~.
FUNNY INN AZ
neN 1ll
IMPORTANT SERVICE.

"YOu don't appear to have enough
work to keep secretary busy"
Il don't value him for his work"
answered Senator Sorghum. when
ever difficult letter has to be written
l tell him to use his own judgment.
Then IL anything goes wrong l blame
him for having exceeded his author
ity."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
BOILER EXPLOSIONS
COSTLY; SAFETY
CODE IN Is STATES

New York.-Boiler explosions in
this country have cost thousands of
lives and millions of dollars. The per-
lis secreted in steam boilers, says
report of the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers, are greater
than those Of dynamite and other
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
Indifferent to His Fate.

"You don't like Wapples?"
mo, l don't" said Mr.. Gadspur
But you wouldn't harm him?"
Certainly not. | wouldn't go out
of my way 10 injure Wapples, but if
heard him express q desire to do
tiip-haps in an airplane | wouldn't
try to dissuade him"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
Iernslchors ouieacent.

docs not appear to call for the grace
and animation it used to-
NO" replied Miss Cayenne, dane
ing is becoming so quiet that in a sea-
son or SO you may find us allowing the
orchestra to undertake all the physical
exertion while the dancers stand per-
fectly still and depend on facial ex-
preston"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
A Perfect Substitute.

Mrs, Lonebody-My husband is
away a great deal at night, and |
want "a parrot for company. Doe.
that one use rough language?
The Dealer-Lady, with that bird
In the house you'll never miss your
husband.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
scant announcement to Art.

1T seemed to me that you cut short
your death scene in the last act"
$50 l did," replied the eminent
tragedian. There were only forty
people in the house, and | hadn't the
heart to use the death rattle I've spent
twenty years in perfecting"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
A Chance of Method.

81 have noticed" remarked Bill the
Burg, that when man gets in line
for the chair he says he's done with
drink forever"
Naturally" replied the electrician.
Hes going to take his juice over
wire instead of through a straw"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
Under the Searchliaht.

The new principal arrived on the
first day. And on the second the old
one met little ten-year-old Ted. How
do you like the new principal" she
asked snilingly.
"Oh, l don't know yet" he answered.
you see we haven't had her long
enough yet TO find her OUT
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
New York's Water Supply.

The Ashokan reservoir, from which
water is brought to New York by a
great aqueduct. lies among the Cats
kill mountains 50 miles from the city.
The reservoir has water surface of
nearly 13 square miles and capacity
Of 1872 900, 100000 gallons.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
Presence of Mind

Harlequin-Artists say that 5 feet 4
inches is the divine height for women,
sweetest
Columbine-Oh, but I'm feet
inches.
Harlequin (quickly) ~Oh, but you're
more than divine
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
Appreciatinu a Rare Bird.

"Onr candidate" said the cam
paigner, "is faithful fearless, kind Of
heart. yet brilliant of intellect. Can
you refuse to vote for such man2"
IF | We're sure of the existence of
such man" answered Miss Cayenne,
Il wouldn't stop at merely voting for
him. I'd wait till leap year and ask
him to marry me-"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
Startling ignorance.

Pompous Profiteer (who wishes to
alight at his palatial residence) e)-Put
us down when you come to "The
Cables" please
Conductor--You must tell me when
you come to it, I'm new to the road
and don't know any of the public
places.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
Different Methods.

Elsie-My mamma got nice pres
ent yesterday an she frew her arms
around papa's neck. What does your
mamma do when she gets. nice pres
ent2
Eddie-She tells daddy she'll for
give him, but he mustn't stay out late
again.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
Confusing Simplicity.

you have given up your Ideas Of
simplified spelling"
''Yes," answered Mr.. Penwiggle II
found | was losing time in selecting
one of several ways to spell the same
word"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10

"I'll bet that traffic officer Is sorry
he stopped me-"
"Why?"
He didn'l see my wife in the back
of the car, and she told him what she
thought Of him all right"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
A Lona Wait.

Father Gas he starts to carye)-By
the way, my dear, I've got TO attend
bankers dinner tomorrow. They expect
over hundred.
Tommy-Gee! ia hate To be the
youngest where there's that many 20
be helped.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
A Chanoed Man.

Mrs. Al remember before you
married Tom how crazy he was about
ice cream. Do you have 1t often, now?
Mrs. B.-Very seldom. Tom says
that buying it takes too much money
and making it is too much work.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
POSSIBLE DISAPPOINTMENT
"The bridegroom appeared to be
frIahtfuIiy nervous"
"Yes; you see his father-in-Iaw's
wedding present wasn't certified"
Beyond the Law.

Complete disarmament is urged,
But while the sex has charms
And young men are susceptible
Our girls will be In arms.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
A Precautionary Measure.

II hope you were polite to papa"
she said as he returned from the in
teryiew.
Polite? l treated him as IL he
were king"
you didn't call him your ma
jesty?'"
mo, but l backed out of his pres
ence."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
Safe for Mother.

'Are you going to the theater this
evening, Mrs. Frisber?"
eyes. | have great confidence in
my daughters judgment. She has
found "a play she thinks it would be
quite proper for me to see."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
Appreciative Audience.

"You say she is an entertaining
talker? Really, | wouldn't have
thought"
Fact, though. She can talk to you
and keep herself entertained for hours
at time"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
A clrcumlocutorx Slam.

Husband-No man with any sense
you do.
Wife-How do you know what d man
with any sense would do?
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
A VAIN CONCLUSION
He--Then you think men are con.
ceited. Why?
She--They always say girl hasn't
any heart when they fall to win Il.
The Only Way.

Fame is a splendid thing to know
But when she finds your door,
Just greet her pleasantly and go
On working as before.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
Mirage Confused Fighters.

A battle between the British and the
Turks in Mesopotamia, in April, 1917,
had 10 be suspended on account OF the
confusing effects of desert mirage.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
One Accomplishments.

"Yes, she married duke"
rs he of any earthly account2'
"Well, / believe he can make good
salad dressing"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
The Soft Answer.

"Oh, what's the use?"
use Of"
""Of getting mad. You can bottle
up your wrath, but some fellow is
pretty sure to come along with cork
screw"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
Like d Moralist.

"You say your laundry woman re-
minds you Of good preacher?'
Yes She's always bringing things
home TO me that | never saw before"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
Very Fresh.

Are those eggs fresh?"
Fresh NUM-" replied the veracious
dealer. why, the hens that laid them
eggs amt even missed EN- yet"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
"Ain't Science Wonderful? ?n

The Biology professor-Have you
done any research work this year?
The Sophomore Lots. | spend all
my spare time trying 10 find out if
bacteria are propagated by kissing.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
The Great Desire.

Most men would like to leap to fame,
Or mount the ladder at a bound;
1t seems so common and so tame
To try TO climb up round by round
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1922-02-10
BOSSES AID FEE AGENTS

"a - ~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17
LARGE STILL OPERATED
BY STEAM ENGINE FOUND

CHARLESTON, w. va. July II
"A huge still operated by a
steam engine was discovered at
Shady Springs, near Blue Jay, RAJ
leigh County, by state police and
deputy sheriffs, a few days ago
According to the raiders. it was
the most powerful apparatus yet
brought into play by the moon
sinners in the state.
It had a capacity Of 500 gal
Ions and was operating under an
eight pound head of steam said
Sergeant c. T. Reyn olds, who with
Trooper Wall and Deputy Sheriffs
Williams. Cook and Bryant, made
the raid. The engine was equip
ped with a 200 pound steam gage
ut had evidently been placed
by expert mechanics who had muf-
fled the engine exhaust and CAM
ouflaged the whole affair so that
it was hardly distinguishable.
The sinners had put four
barrels of mash through the still,
and were running seventy-fivs
gallons of whiskey through the
worm for the third time when we
made the seizure. The three men
escaped. but know all of them
and federal charges will be prefer
red.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17

IL poke,
child 81 s.
sE5a:sMoll y-you've taken heart
out Of mel Is
3 with asquick decisive movement
Billy ran his arm through Don'.s
and turned him toward the door
sS Thank your God she die. Dom Don
1t was a murderer's heart Now go
down to the road and walt fo OF
MS, that's, a good scout.
And from Don's pocket Billy took
the revolver that had hung over
their lives. With it went the last
OF Donts courage His body began
to shake as with an aegre
e."That-that cursed ironmasteru
have me sent to jail If don't
finish the job" he quavered
Don't worry-he won't re-
assured Billy, the gun safely stow:
ed IN his pocket. Wheeler gave
harsh laugh "a.
s.E Don't be too sure. he muttered,
Except pris on's too good for that
shfyerins fool /"
- (To Be Continued
81 copyright 1929
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i front Of the clubhouse2" he said

Z ~
in front OF the clubhouse?" he said
abruptly.
II d-didn't," Virginia suffered
She was carrying her hat and the
sun found threads of gold in her
rump1ed hair. Suddenly she re-
membered her resolution. She spoke
very simply and very ruthfully.
81 went away, Mr.. Masters because
the others deserted me and Ii
was lonely. Because I guess, I'm
always lonely 81
Lonely. The still spring day
rang with the strength OF Richard
Masters's reply. Then he stared at
her and there was yearning in his
eyes. do you think If I'd known
that was the truth I'd have been
down here moping with a fishing
pole? Do you think if had thought
that it wasn't that you've been
trying to avoid me ~
The question hung in the air, Vir-
ginia did not answer Richard Mas
tiers, but her eyes must have done
so, for two hours later he was still
sitting beside her on the grassy
slope by the murmuring brook.
And although she had supper with
tho 9th ers, with certain attentive
young man, of course, to pass her
everything, she did not go home in
the truck. In the moonlight she
SKINNED over the hills in a rattly
old car and when she went upstairs
to join Martha her eyes were starry
with a promise she had just half
given.
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17
OPEN TO WOMEN

F'UKUOKA. Japan. July IL
The department OF Engineering
and medicine Of Kyushu Imperial
University have been opened to
women and a. proposal to open the
entire school=to them is now under
consideration.
The directors of the school pass
ed aresolution last Saturday al
lowing women to enter the depart
4ments Of Engineering and medi-
cine and are now considering the
second proposal. DR.. Yoshida;
presid emit of the school, declared
that osEducation will soon be ar
srangedSfor in all sof the schools Of
5Japan. !-SS:
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s1, gesr,sssgnasts 81 Shere.th
Misses Mary Sturm, Lsorainas
Sturm and Beu1ah Tetriek enter.
tanned number Of friends q. q
.sbacon bat. at the home OF the
latter recently. The a6a1rSWas
held on the lawn. which was dec
Grated for the occasion WITH
japanese lanterns and banners OF
an. appropriate kind. Music Tor
the occasion was furnished by
Miss Bryan Sturm, who returned
from the Boston Conservatoryo OF
Music short time ago and IS
spending the summer vacation
here. THOSE present were Mr. Nj
and Mrs. Arch McIntfre. Mr-sand
Mrs. Ray Sturm, Mary Sturm,
Ruth Laulis. Bryan Sturm, Velma
Hardesty. Marie Lundell, Lorraine
Sturm, Beu1ah Tetrick, Roy Hus-
tead, Archie Nutter. Richard
4Sturm, Virgil Hertzog. Dave
johnson, Carl Randolph. Bert
Wilkinson and Joseph Sturm.
Personals.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Bice; and
Mrs. Charles Stewart motored to
Phtlippt recently for visit with
friends. NJ Ia, r is
Miss Vemba Michael Of Bar
rackville was the guest Of Miss
Betty Martin the first of last week
P. C. Sturm and c. R. Harrison
of Clarksburg were guests OF rela-
tivest here few days ago.
Lorris Mouser. who has been
spending some timea in Virginia,
has returned to the home of his
parents, Mr.. and MRS. Charles
Mouser.
Mr. and Mrs Walter Frenley
and children, who have been
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WHOM SHALL. MOLLY MARRY:
BY ZOE eEckLEY.i

time to save only one skin. she in
stinctively chooses Billy.
"Oh, Don!' 'Molly-s voice was
anguished for Ben. Surely 1 can
speak for myself.
you have already, said Don in
a strained voice, And don't think
it's easy for me---for me-
The first sign ofwavering show
ed in his manner. Up to now his
voice, steely in control shook as
he stopped speaking
Billy Barton stepped up to him
and held out a hand
Come, Don give me that fool
gun and stop this insanity.n
h The two eyed each other in a
grapple OF wills. Ben Wheeler rose
slowly to his knees and as Don
paid no attention. stood up, his
face going pale and red by turns.
Wheeler took one step toward Don,
his fists c1enched and ready, but
Billy wheeled upon him
VS. Here, Wheeler, this things
over you keep out OF it,"
For Don had fallen away from
Billy, his whole body showing the
collapse of abnormal tension When
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17
COMPLAINANT FINED.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, July II
When Troopers L. Martin and
F. C. Bennett Investigated the com.
plant of Ruth Lee, white woman,
that Barney Colwell, negress. had
attempted to shoot her, they found
a sorry condition at Whipp1e juno
ton, in Fayette County. The com
p1afnant was found to be as bad as
the defendant, and both were pros.
ecuted. The Colwell woman was
fined $50 and sentenced to a year
in jail. while the white woman was
given six months and fined $40.
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ma 117,l-0 I5Iaa5sssi gTf.
ENTERPRISE
Work Delayed.

"A delay Of several days In the
completion OF the SHORT stretch Of,
improved roads between Fair
mont and Shinnston was caused
by a shortage of material. Rogers
and Shumway, who are in charge.
of the work, say that the job Will
be finished In a few days after the
material arrives, although 1t Will
not be opened to traffic for q.
least two weeks after completion
Mrs. Stur1n Recovering.
Mrs Lyde Stnrm, who fell while
descending the steps Of the rear
porch at her home several days
ago, is recovering.
Hospital Patient.
James Helm is patient at
Mason. Hospital at Clarksburg,
where he was taken some days
ago to undergo an operation for
! form of stomach trouble. Mr..
Hef1in has. been in poor health for
some time.
Return Home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arch Martin have
returned to their home in Akron,
Ohio, after spending a two weeks
visit as the guest of the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. j. L. Hus-
tead.
Theodore Martin Dies.
Theodore Martin, IL years old,
died at his home in Lumberport
Tuesday morning after an illness
of several months with ascompli-
cation OF diseases. Mr.. Martin is
survived by his son Aubrey Mar
tin of Carson, Ohio, and two
daughters, Mrs. George Harter of
Haywood and Mrs. Brice Manning
of I,urnberport Funeral services
were held Thursday afternoon at
the Lumberport Baptist Church
and interment followed in the Odd
Fellows Cemetery.
Entertains for Guests.
Honoring MT. and Mrs. Arch
McIntire OF Akron, Ohio, who
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ckexpzX ii71Ie llLL


heyQz Ii. tel
sBysBERTHAS E. sHAPLEIGH
Cooking Auth GRITTY for = lIEa lst.
Service and Columbia Il Uniyer-4
5sity.
During hot weather plan to-
have fish and meat oftentimess
cold instead OF hot The fol-
lowing recipe is very good and
hearty enough to be served as
the main dish for lunch con or
supper. Any fish may be used
In the same way:
1 two-pound mackerel
3 cups cold water
1 small piece bay Leaf
2 slices onion
i sprtg parsley
2 teaspoons OF salt
/ tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoons Of graduated
gelatfne
1-2 cup of cold water
/ cup OF sour cream
2 tablespoons grated horse
radish
tablespoon vinegar
Salt TO taste
Cut OF head and tail Of
mackerel and cook in the water
with the seasonings, salt and
vinegar until tender.
Take from the water, re-
move skin and bones and sep
8arate into small pieces. Strain
the liquid remaining and add
boiling water to make two
cups
Add the gelatine which has
been dissolved in the cold wat
err, season with salt and pepper
and allow it to become cool.
AS 1t begins to set add the
mackerel and turn into molds
which have been dipped in cold
water. Set away to harden
At serving time, unmold on
lettuce leaves and serve with
the sour cream beaten until
stiff, to which has been added
the horseradish and seasoning.
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The men leaped upon Don and
from Molly's lips broke a scream
of terror: "Billy! oh. Billy-for
Gods sake DON'T"
1t was such a cry from the heart,
such a betrayal of instructive
choice that We're in their sprInh
toward the maddIened Don both
men felt the shock of realization.
Billy stopped instantly BeE
wheeler, carried by momentum,
was yet enough startled to miss
his aim by an inch. He lurched
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snuffles. st think can help you
I'll give you something that will
make your children have lovely
soft feathers in aboutsthree weeks
time 54$ III
DR.. snufles called to Nick to
bring him some imilkweed and
pokeberries These he squeezed
and mixed together. Then he
handed Mrs. Robin a bottle with
some instructions.
"Will that medicine really do
any good?''. asked Nancy when
Mrs. Robin had gone. 81 thought
all baby robins we're bare and it
took three weeks'for their feath-
ers to grow" .s8a
..That's right" nodded DR..
Snufles. EFT does. But in the
meantime Mrs. Robin won't be
worrying her. head off, and that
medicine won't hurt EN- bit
There are tricks to all trades, my
dear.
To Be Continued
West Virciuinn.
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EXPECT 1ooIBARREL WE'LL

It is expected that the State OIL
Co.'s well on the Baker farm in
Warrington District, which will
probably be drilled in tomorrow,
will make a hundred barrels a
day J. Randall, w. T.. Smith,
Thomas l. Brett. y. Y Hamilton,
Floyd J. Patton, Sam Miller and
Harry Afford are directors OF the
company. i.
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visiting relatives near here, have
returned to their home at Mason
Town Pa. 80 g a
Miss Margaret Vernon. who has
been the guest of Miss Darla
Harr at BelIview. returned home
the first OF last week. sss
Miss Letha Swiger of Shinns-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17

NSSGrg 1iAha' Au1sAA1.A So =
..Dr snufleg Dr. snuffles!'
called Nancy to the kind little
fairy gentleman who doctored all
the creatures In Outdoor Land: :
Here's Mrs. Robin to see you ~
.'All right. I'll be down in a
minute called the doctor. shaw
ing, so he Nhurried.
why, Mrs. Robin, how do you
do" he said. You don't look a
bit sick"
...And neither am" answered
Mrs. Robin, sadly shaking her
head. cts not I, doctor, it's-it's
oh, doctor, I'm so mortified! It's
my new babies! They Matched out
OF their eggs yesterday and in
stead of being lovely little fluffy
darlings, as I had expected, they
are as bare as doorknobs. There
isn't feather or bit of fuzz on
them and they look awful. I'm so
disappointed"
Mrs. Robin began to cry.
Never mind, madam" said DE-.
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BILLY! OH, BILLY-FOk
GODS SAKE, DON'T!"

over a chair and crashed to the
floor.
Don had swiftly stepped aside.
and was standing over Wheeler,
grinning down. His pale face was,
ugly with malice.
I'm going to pay you a compit-
ment, my hardware maker" jeer.
ed Don. I'm believing you got
a shot in your locker that hurts as
much as any bullet.
81 guess you realize what that
cry. Of Molly's meant, Ell? Came
from her heart, didn't it? 1t means,
my dear chap that when there's
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17

sSvkAtlS1uOIu1uSSl OuS OysE the sue OF
"a little brook Virginia read the book
she had @actually brought. Read It
trying to lose her own
5EheastacheSdn its pages. Sometimes
ssher%eyes wandered. It was hard
restless and decided to
take little walk Her footsteps
;Fed@herS along the rfvu1et's bank.
IL 2Heam wild ened as she went
s5onsSS Ehe water was suntfl locked
and the branches hung over 1t in
Smystics shadows. Virginia sighed.
3heSwor1dgwasy very beautiful. On
SaEbridge that hetcheds across the
stream hundred feet away she
SHpied agman fishing That interest
;sed sher,and she walked slowly along
SsWat ing him. His head was bent
soverhfsarod, he wore an old felt hat
sandg was in his shfrts1eeves. Now
Sheshad a bite. There was a swift
1erkof the line, a flash of silver
u Through the air, the slappfng sound
2ofSaSushs landed on wooden plat
and the man raised his
Biftean feet away from him vir-
Rfnfa stared open-moutehed at
Masters.
Ssi I'm fishing" he said after
al 1frst startleI OF embarrassment
f4aftS his boyisha brown eyes.
csutceS ont here isn't - ~ Virl
sS4nis anSWeredaf after a pause There
i$IaSSaEstgh IN hery voice. Hcr ewes
i efS5f yaEnessweatnesetth tina.
|sftauaiys can1s To- :nsMhans she was
tere
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Copyright, 1929