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The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29

Speculation was quiet during the morn
ing, the interruption to wire communica
tions by the storm restricting outside or
ders considerably. Prices pursued a slow
upward course with an absence of the
recent striking fluctuations in some of the
popular shares. Expectation of favorable
dividend action was responsible for mark
ed gains in some of the industrials and spe-
cialties. with the general demand, however
embracing a wide variety of shares. Specu-
lative interest was revived in the railroad
dividend paying and low priced shares
moving up smartly, with Toledo, st Louis
and Southwestern preferred rising AZ
points. Buying of the oils was in large
voInTme. particularly Producers and Refin
ers and Pacific OIL. Coca Cola, American
Sugar, Express. Endicott johnson, Allied
Chemical, Eastman, United Retail Stores.
National Lead. Brown Shoe and Union Bag
and Paper were conspicuous for gains of 1
to points. Call money opened at per
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
WEATHER


NIomtlmued from rage One.l
We're much above normal and almost
as high as those in Kansas.
Topeka IS enjoying the nest weather
in the country New York and Bos-
ton reported heavy rains today. There
was also heavy precipitation on the
Pucific coast
tn mercury will drop to about So
degrees tonight and viii rise to about
So Saturday.
The highest temperature in Topeka
in the last twenty-four hours was AS
degrees at $3.50 o'clock Thursday af-
ternoon and the lowest was 80 at 6
" clock this morning. The highest
temperature I'm Kansas was 81 degrees
at Dodge City and the lowest was "a
AT Concordia- The highest in the
United states was - degrees at ANA
rilIo. Tex, and the lowest was . de-
Erees above zero at Sault Ste Marie
Mich
The highest temperature ever re
corded in Topeka on this date was So
IN 1883 and the lowest was 3 degrees
below zero in 1917
At o'clock this afternoon the wind
was blowing thirty miles an hour
from the south
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
APPOINT new COUNTY CLERK
State May Lose Thru Acts of Former
Official, Now a Suicide.

Hutchinson. Kan. Dec. 2S.-Fred
Lutz. county cl srk-elect. has been ap-
pointed county clerk OF Reno county.
filling the vacancy caused by the SUI
eide late yesterday of Charles Il
Stewart A warrant was about to be
served on Stewart charging cmbezzle-
msnt when he took poison at his horse
barns in the Kansas State Fair
grounds
All. OF the employees OF the office
under Stewart have been discharged
and new ones appointed for the bal
ance Of the term
II is declared Reno county would be
protected by the bond of $1,000 for
all the losses caused by the defalca-
tion Of Stewart 1t is stated by the
county auditor. Fred j. Altswager.
that there Is probably a shortage of
about $4,000 in hunting licenses owed
the state OF Kansas and not sent to
Topeka by Stewart during his term of
Office
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
W1RlKdETs
(AdditiOnal late markets will be
found on another page of this paper.J

Chicago. Dec. 9.-WHEAT-Heavy SELL
ing here, combined with lower quotations at
Liverpool had bearish effect on the wheat
market today during the, early dealings.
The selling was associated more or less
with an elaborate statement from a big
trader taking a pronounced stand against
higher prices. He figured 81 600 900 bushels
more wheat available in the United States
at present than was the case a year ago.
with the worlds available supply now 40
100000 bushels larger than the average of
the last twenty years. The opening. which
ranged from &c TO SSc lower, with May
Sl-241S to S12454 and July S1-14 to S114Is
was followed by a moderate further set
back.
CORN-COrn and oats were relatively
firm owing to receipts of corn here being
smaller than has been the rule OF late.
After opening at 1sc declinestO Sc advance,
May l1Ac to Ike, the corn market con-
tinued to show gains for December and
losses in the May and July deliveries
OATS-Oats started &c to off, Nav
1850 and later receded a little more.
PROVISIONS-Lower quotations on hogs
had depressing Influence on the provision
market.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
FIGHTER is TORN TO PIECES
Others Injured When Thrown Into
Bull Ring by Arena Collapse

San Antonio. Tex, Dec. 2S.-NGilbert
Islas. amateur bull fighter, was torn
to pieces and Instantly killed SNghile
several other amateur toreadores were
severely injured when an arena box
which they occupied at Pachuca col
lapsed. throwing them into the bull
ring. according to word received here
today.
The accident occurred Tuesday dur
ing a big celebration staged in honor
of Gov. Amado Azuara and society
girls of the city who were acting as
queens. The enraged animal tossed
the body of the amateur about the
ring for ten minutes.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
KANSAS CITY LIVESTOCK MARKET.

Kansas City. Dec. 29-CATTLE-Receipt
1900. Beef steers, steady to-strOng at $6.65
as 10; stockers and feeders. dull all other
classes, steady; few better grades cows,
SJ-2JGG.J0; others mostly S4.OOd4,75; few
and choice heifers. $6.50@IS.25; some com
mon killing. $42564.75: Sanners and cut
ters. generally $2-50GI3. so; fairly good stays,
500; good bologna bulls. S4-O0d425; few
vealers up to $1,000; strictly good $50 pound
calves $50.
HoGS-Receipts 1000. Market Sc to 1Jc
lower. mostly 1Oc lower; packer top, $50 ::
shipper top. $50; 100 to 160 pounds. s. 200
SO; bulk desirable 40 to 20 pounds. s. u
6SZ5; bulk Of sales, IS. 006fS. %; packing
sows. steady. S75Od7 80: stock pigs, strong.
$7.J0d7.S0; few at $500.
SHEEP-Receipts 600 Lambs slow;
heavy natives, $500; fat lambs due to ar
rive still back: sheep, strong; wethers
IS so; ewes, $50
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
KANSAS CITY GRAIN MARKFT

kansas civ. Dec. 29-WHFAT-Cash :
Receipts 80 cars. Market 1c to SC lower.
No 1 dark hard, S1.1SM1.24; No. . dark
hard. SlISd1-24: No. 1 hard 81 15d1 u :
No; > hard, S114G1.2O; No. 1 red, 81 .296I
$50; No. = S1.2T6f1. 80
white, 6sl2GG9c; No. 5 white, 6Sm6sI[. ::
No. yellow. G9G 691sc; No. , yellow. 6S1Sc /;
No mIxad5 69e; No 5 mixed, 6S1h eI6sS4 G.
ed; Asa 44e: No. red, 5OG60c.
.NE-S5eI S6c.
RARLEN-64d6j 6jc.
kAFIR-S1. .G5.
SHORTS-S1 .3T1SG al 42Is
BRAN-S1. .2OGfI .22Ia
WHEAT-Close: Dec. SI115a asked !;
May, S1.125s bid; July, 81 Loss asked
CORN-Dec-, 6S3lc bid; May, G9Isc split,
asked; July, 692c
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
CHICAGn PKonrCE MARKEr

Chicago, Dec. 29.-BUTTER-Marke
lower. Creamery extras. soc; Standards
41lec; extra firsts, 476I49e.
EGGS-Market unchanged. Receipts l.
193 cases
POULTRY-NIarket higher Fowls, 14d
25c: gee se. 16c.
POTATOES-Market dull. Wisconsin
sacked round whites. 15eI S5c swt.: ditto
bulk, SOd95c cwt-: Minnesota sacked round
whites, 15GIS5c cwt.; Minnesota sacked Red
River Ohios, 500 cwt.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
Fire Destroys oklahoma Town.

Shidler. Okla. Dec 2s.-The entire
business district here lies in ruins to-
day following a fire which started in
a rooming house at $50 this morning.
No one was injured. Virtually every
able bodied man in town fought to
help the volunteer fire department put
out the fires. but a high wind carried
the flames beyond control
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
Twenty AIiens Under Arrest.

Key West. Fla. Dec. 2S.-Twenty
aliens smuggled to shores of the
United States were brought here to-
day under arrest by immigration In
spector william Osterhaudt. who said
he captured them near Marathon.
Fla. where they had been landed. The
aliens said the boat on which they
had been brought TO this country
from Cuba Immediately returned to
the island
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29

Chicago. Dec 2o.-HOGS-Reeeipts 81 900
Market active. mostly 2Jc lower than Thurs
days best time; bulk 200 to 300 pound
butchers, 80; bulk 40 to $50 pound
average, $S.35dS.4e; top. $40; bulk packing
sOws. S7.JO67.15; desirable pigs mostly $3.50
@&O0; heavy hogs. $S15@S-30; mediHm
CATTLE-Receipts 5000, Beef steers,
yearfinEs, slow, mostly early bids unevenlN v.
lower; few sales better kind around steady :.
best matUTed steers, so O25-;quaIity generally
plain; Gamers and cutters, low grade beef
cows, fairly active, steady; better grades.
beef cows and heifers, slow; most bids low
er: bulls, steady, strong; bulk bologna,
bulk veaIers to packers. SO 256fIO5O: stock,
ers and feeders, very draggy.
SHEEP-Receipts 5000 Market slow,
generally steady on better grades; fat
lambs carly top to shippers. $1513: sheep,
scaEce; strong desirable light fed ewes,
around So: feeders. about steady.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
Municipal Pool at Mcpherson.

Mcpherson. KAN Dec. 2S.-WOrk
viii begin on the new municipal swim
ming pool as soon as the weather will
permit working with cement it is an
nouEcsd- The pool viii be 100 feet
square. divided into two sections. each
50Nlo0 feet. to permit the use of one
side while the water is being refreshed
I'm the other. as required by law.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
Finds Profit I sudan Grass.

Great Bend. Kan. Dec. 2S.-Raising
Sudan grass is proving profitable for
John Steury. near here From three
acres of the grass he has sold $426
worth of seed and in addition has laid
away. sevt raj [ ms Of good feed for his
livesa oCk
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
owsIey 10 Visit PACIFIC Const.

Fort Worth. Tex, Dec. 2S.-Alvin
Owsley, national commander of the
American Legion. left here today for
IL Paso and the Pacific coast on an
inspection trip. He has been visiting
relatives in Denton and Fort Worth
during the holidays and campaigning
Tor the soldier bonus bill
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
MOTHER OF BERGDOLL SPEARS.
Says Reports of Grover Being In
United States Are ..Tommyrot."

Philadelphia, Dec. 2S.-"Reports
about Grover being in the United
States are all tommyrot," sad Mrs.
Emma c. Bergdoll. mother or Grover
G. Bergdoll, the noted draft dodger.
today at her home here. Il keep well
noSfRd -
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
Lose Millions In Fake Oil.

Seattle. Dec 29.-Investors in oil
stocks issued by fraudulent concerns
in Texas ? lost more than $780,
coo. 600 in the last five years. J. 5.
swanson. a pOstoffice inspector. here
FOR the holidays after four months on
investigation duty in the northern
part OF Texas, declared today.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
DEATH WHEN STILL ExPLoDEs
MoOnshine Quarrel, Upset Coils, Ex-
pIosion and Fire Follows.

Peoria, Ill. Dec. 2s.-The, explo-
sion of a still in a shed here today
kindled a fire in which Robert Walton
was burned to death. James Camp
bell perhaps fatally scorched and all
trace of a third man wiped out
Police said the men upset the coils in
a quarrel
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
safc Crackers Obtain 10000.

New York, Dec. 2S.-Safe crackers
black lacked Philip O'Connor. night
HNatchman. blew the safe and escaped
with $4,000 carly today from the
Harlem office OF the New York Edison
company.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
Union Pacific switchman Killed.

junction City. Kan. Dec. 2S.-Sher-
man r. Helmick. aged "a, a Union
Pacific switchmau. was run over and
killed by a switch engine in the local
railroad yards early this morning.
His wife and b1' y survive him.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
Brig. Gen. Abel Davis to Wed.

Chicago, Dec. 2S.-Brig. Gen. Abel
Davis. commander of the first brigade,
Illinois national guard in France, to-
night will wed Miss Marjorie Mayer.
daughter of the late David Mayer and
niece of the late Levy Mayer, nation
ally known attorney.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
KANSAS CITY PRODUCE MAKKEr.

Kansas City, Dec. 29.-BUTTER-Marke
unchanged Creamery, SIC; packing, 26c
Butter fat, unchanged, 54c.
EeiGS-Siarket 1c higher. Firsts, 3Sc !;
fresh. 44c; case lots. 46c
POULTRY-Market unchanged. Heavy
hens. 1Sc; light hens, he: springs 17c:
geese. llc: dmcks. 80: tmrkevs- .l2c- \ :
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29

New York, Dec 29-BUTTER-Mark
easy. Creamery extras, 53St 6I54c.
EGGS-Market steady
CHEESE-Market steady.
POULTRY-Alive. firm; chickens by
freight, &c; by express, 2OG22c; fowls, II
W24c; ROSTERS. 13c; turkeys. 2Od30c. Dress
ed poultry weak; western chickens, 21d3Tc ;
turkeys, fresh, 4O64Te.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
sr. IoE 1IYEsToCk MARKEr.

st Joe, Mo, Dec 20.-HOGS-Receipt
10000. Market slow; shippers and packers
buying 4 few good butchers. 10c to 15c
lower. SS.15 paid; packing sows, weak to
10c lower, mostly ST.35d7.50
CATTLE+Receipts 500. Not enough here
to test market All classes nOminaly
steady; one load medium to good weighty
steers, $3.50; other steers and yearlings.
around $T-OOdT25: beef cows, S45Od6.JO;
veal calves top. $500.
SHEEP-Receipts 500 Nothing doing
early.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
Topeka. KAN, DEC e

IUpthI. NdWt
The usual depression and uncertain mar
ket following the holidays has resulted IN
very unsettled conditions. Heavy receipts
of live poultry in New York cause uneasia
ness. which affects Western buyers.
The New York egg market showsa drop
of &c today, same drop reported from chi
cagO. Chicago reporting No. eggs at 39c-
Local markets unsettled, prices ranging
day night.
Probable prices for Wednesday a. fol-
lows:
Hens, lbs and over, 16c per Ib: hens
under lbs. lie per lb.; springs, 15c per
lb-; Leghorn and black springs, 12c per
ers. 1Sc per ID; Capons. over lbs. CSC
per Ii: Capons, under Z lbs and over
lbs. 26c per ID: slips, lie per lb.
Buff and white Except LeGhorns. An
conas etc.,) &C over above prices Leghorn
and black springs, Sc per lb. less than
above prices
Eggs on a graded basis: Extra firsts.
4Oc doz.: ordinary firsts. 21c per doz !;
seconds and checks, 15c per doZ, cases in
GUIDED: without case. 1c per doz. less.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29

Kansas City, Dec. 29-CATTLE-Receipt
1000 head; calves, 5000 head. Market, few
cattle offered sold at steady prices; light
receipts are making only nominal prices
HOGS-Receipts 1000 head. Market weak
to 15c lower. Packing sows, steady, 81 .5O6l
7.6O; indicated bulk Of sales, $S.O0GS20;
top. $S.25.
SHEEP-Receipts 1000 head Market,
sheep stronger; ewes, $50: wethers, $3.50
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
Prevent Innnenza

The Tonic and Laxative Effect Of Laxative
BROMO QUININE Tablets will keep tine
system in 4 healthy condition and thus
ward off all attacks OF Colds. Grip or In
0uenZa. st0c-Adv-
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
NEW YoRK SUGAR NARKET
SEW YnRk sToCk MARkEr

New York, Dec 29.-SUGAR-Raw sugar.
dull; centrifugal, 565. Refined, unchanged ;
fine granulated. 700
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29

Topeka. Kan. Dec. %.
CHICKENS-Hens. lbs. and over, 16c ;
under 4 lbs. lie: fancy spring and broil-
-ers. 15c: black and Leghorn springs and
broilers, lee; shaggy young roosters, 12c !;
old rooste-s. Sc; capons. lbs. and over,
2sc; to Z lbs. &c; under lbs. pc; slips
1Sc ID.
GEESE-Geese. 12c.
DUCKS-Ducks over S1s lbs. 13c; ducks
under 3Is lbs. 1ec; Muscovey and Indian
Runner ducks not wanted
TNRkEYS-6oung tom turkeys over u
lbs. 2Sc: No. 1 hen turkeys, lbs. and over.
2Sc: old top turkeys. 25c: No. turkeys.
&c per Id. less Gull turkeys. not waRted.
GUINEAS-Young Guineas. S5c each: old
Guiueas, 25c each.
EGGS-S9.6O per case. delivered. includ-
ing new cases
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29

ing at The Stock Yards, Kansas City, and
reported over long distance telephone
direct to The State Journal by Charles
NJ. PipKin. Kansas City Stock Yards Co.
Telephone Main 6S00.)
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29

Dec y, I3-2-
LiverpOOl-Wheat opened today, Nm%C
lower; p m. wheat @s61Id lower :
Buenos Alresz-W heat closed Thursday
sac lower; corn closed Thursday lie up.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
DAILY wEErHER REPORT.

Furnished by the weather bureau office
Topeka, KAN. FOR the twenty-four hours
ending at = a. IN, Friday.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
LIVESTOCK RECEIPTS.

FURNISHED by Empire Commission Co, 201
New England Building. Topeka. KanD
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29

LIVERPOOL & BUENOS AIRES GRAIN,
FURNISHED by Empire Commission Co.
2O1 New England Building. TopekaD
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
KANSAS CITY LIVESTOCK MARKET

10 90 a. m, Dec. 90, 1922.
English sterling, 4.631s German marks
135; French francs, 7.251s lire, 50513.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29

Children's Sweaters, ages 1 to
16, $500 values. 3. .$l.45
81 values. .$I.95
Rain Capes-
$500 values. 81. .95
Gingham Dresses, ages 1 to ID,
values to SO. 81
Creepers and Rompers, ages 3
to 8, values to $780,. 81
Children's Play Suits,
ST values, 2 for. ...... 81
Children's Bath Robes, ages 1
to 10, $3.50 values. .$I.19
Boys Oliver Twist and wool
MILDLY suits, ages 3 to 8, So
values. ..-...........$1
Girls Sateen Boomers, ages 2
to 16, $1.50 value. -. .49G
Boys and Girls Union Suits,
ages 1 to 16 years, $1.25
values. ........... .9oe
Boys $1OO Blouses. =. $50
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
GRAIN RECEIPTS.


FURNISHED by Empire Commission Co.. zOl
New England Building. Topeka. KanJ
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29

TOPEKA POULTRY AND EGGS.
market quotations by Premium Poultry
Products Co.. 210 North Kansas avenue
Topeka, kan.)
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
roREICN EXCHANGE.

FURNISHED by Empire Commission Co, 20I
New England Building, Topeka, kan.)
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
TOPEKA HOG MARKEr,

FURNISHED by Wolff Packing Co. foot OF
Quincy street. Topeka. kansasD
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29

KANSAS CITY HAY MARKET.
Kansas City, Dec. 29.-HAY-Market uT
changed.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-29
TOPEKA POULTRY AND EGGS.
Topeka. Kan. Dec. %.

FURNISHED by Topeka Packing Co, corner
Laurent and Madison Streets.l
New Britain herald., 1922-03-25
PARSONS, THEATER

Holbrook Blinn, whose name has long suggested dramatic intelligence and forcefnl, finished acting, is to re- turn here in "The Bad Man" that in itself makes evident MT. Blnn is as little what careful critics call the one.part actor as could any of the modern stage for it is a olng step from his Napoleon of the Christ-like character of "Hannele" to the ui- oouth, lawless and joyial bandit chief of "The Bad Man" For him Edward Sheldon wrote "The Boss" And yet Holbrook Blihn, though an actor at six, has found time for many things besides the stage. He is a graduate or Leland stanford University and pro life writer on matters pertaining to praywriting and athletics. Probably the highest spot in his career pre- viously was his individual production of the long series of one act plays or the Grand Guignol type at the Prin- cess theater, New York, that MT. Bllnn controlled for two years with artlsuc and financial success.
 But now for the first time is Mr., Blinn allowed opportunity to display a whimsical sense of hunhor he pos sesses, and it is told he is as happy in the chance as he assures the char acters in ."rhe Bad Man he Will make them. "The Bad Man comes to Parsons theater Hartford. next week for three days and "Wednesday matinee. commencing Monday night.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-25

mother often led him to the edge o! the lake on the other side of Blue Mountain, and there they feasted.
 It was wonderful to stand in thf cool water, not too far from the shore with the moonlight shimmering or the ruffled lake, and breathe in the sweet scent of the lilies while nib bling at their leaves and long stems.
 "There's nothing" said Nimble tc his mother one night, nothing SC good to eat as water lilies"
 His mother said, "Humph! Wai till you've tasted carrots"
 "Carrots!" Nimble echoed. What are carrots and where can I find some? Do they grow in this lake ?"
 Carrots" his mother explained, "are vegetables, and they grow in Farmer Greens garden"
 When he heard that Nimble wanted to start for Farmer Greens place at once. But his mother said, "No!" And he soon saw that she meant it, too.
 However the word carrots was in his mouth good deal of the time. for days and nights afterward. But Nim- be wasn't satisfied with having only the word in his mouth. There was no taste to that at all. Nor could he chew it, nor swallow it. He was wild to bite into a carrot and see if it
New Britain herald., 1922-03-25

The wholc country, not only New put tha Latin expression into the music and at the same time, being an American, he holds his art apart from his ancestry,
 Both artists have arranged con- cert which will demonstrate at the best their wonderful voices, both in quality and power. The numbers arc well selected and are well known, Some of them have been rendered by other artists and Sunday will be an opportunity for comparison.
 York, even to the least important place that has heard her, has ac- claimed in loud praise her voice and personality. Her magnificent voice Is in itself a charm, but united with her personality she has already entranced multitudes by her singing.
 Mir. Diaz has a tenor voice of high quality and it Is at it's best when it is in its upper reaches. He is spoken of as the first American who is able to
New Britain herald., 1922-03-25

| my cozine's not very far from Brook- l lyn Bridge, und my comb and brush and lcetlc tings md clean blouse In hero"-she indicated small bag in her hand. "I always keep desc tings handy. md shooet now l slip my suit ofer my york dress. l foex me oop at my cozins'c cef you have time" Katie tonfcsses. Dicky consulted his watch. We have plenty of timc for we can get lunch while you are at your cousin scan yon get something to cat there?"
 "oh, yes She feox mo someting lnice."
 Then, that's settled Rut now"-- affecting stornness which l knew he did not feel-"supposc you tell nc, you imp. what you did 10 make yoI so afraid that restaurant proprietor was on your trail"
 Katie looked slyly up at him.
 ''I fraid to tell" she said but her voice held nothing of remorse or iubilation
 Try to conquer your fear" Dicky said dryly
 'Not you mean?" Katie demurcly asked, and as well as l know her, l could not tell whether her blank ex- precision was real or assumed.
 "I mean" thundered Dicky, to stop this nonsense and tell us what you did. We may get into a dickens of mess. There may be a policeman after us now"
 I almost laughed aloud myself at this suggestion, and Katie was not in the least impressed.
 He pretty smart policeman eef he find me-" she said. T no gif my own name ven l go by heem to york, und nobody knows me offer dot side of river. But I bet he awful mad shoost same"
 Katie '" My voice held the note which has rarely failed to bring the obedience from her. T want you to tell me at once what you did"
 She gulped, looked at me and gig gled irrepressibly again.
 "Notings mooch," she said. "Old peeg wish could feex him good and plenty But took me can of kerosene oil and l pour eet into re- friserators and ofer everyting else I could reach. I didn't have time to feex everything" she added with a re- eretfu note.
 Dicky threw back his head and laughed long and heartily, while I tried in vain to look properly shocked, and Katie srinned in gamin-like triumph.
 Katie. I've certainly got to slip you the frosted cake" Dicky said at last, wiping his eyes. What a prize wn- ner you'd be for the cooks union when they're on a strike. But don't you ever take d notion to pour kero- sene oil over the food in our refrig- orator If you do, you'll run back to your restaurant man to get away from me-"
 "Poof .' Katie registered scorn. T tink l know difference real peoples and peeg hogs. Und I nefer,,. nefer long as l life go away from myspeo-