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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-01
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LETTER FROM LESLIE PRES
COLT TO LESLIE PRESCOTT,
CONTINUED

l expect, little Marquise, l was so
completely engrossed in John and my
wedding that L did not really look at
Sydney Carton. 1 cannot convey to
you my surprise at finding that he
is perhaps the handsomest man I
have ever seen. He looks at least five
years older than Jack, although they
were in the same class at college; con-
sequently there cannot be more than
a year or two difference in their ages.
Perhaps. however, 1t is because his
hair is that beautiful steel gray that
we sometimes see framing a young
but most intellectual and ascetic face.
Great, sleepy. brown eyes, that are
habitually serious but which at times
become transparent windows through
which a mischievous laughing char
acter shows itself-eyes that seem
always to take you into their conf
dence
l tell you / was very proud when
I entered the restaurant with Sydney
on one side OF me and the striking
Viking blondness of Jack looming UP
on the other. 1t may have been be-
cause I was so conscious of the fact
that rarely had a woman entered that
room with two such splendid speci-
mems of masculinity that I seemed
to feel hush in the conversation and
then a rapid buZzIng which told me
that we were the observed OF all OBJ
servers.
I was thankful that I was looking
my best and had on one of my trous-
seau gowns that I had worn very sell
dom. 1t was simplicity itself a white
handmade frock which Boue Seurs
only can make. I remember thinking
at the time mother bought 1t for me
Of the patient stitches that some wom-
an must have put into its embroid-
cries and tucks and in the sewing OF
its delicate laces.
wore no Jewels except my pearls
yes, little Marquise, cannot call
them beads anymore. They are pearls
Sydney had ordered a table reserved
and as we took our seats I noticed
with a start OF surprise that the waiter
who stopped at Johns chair to take
our order was the same one who had
waited on us the night I had broken
and scattered my pearls about the
floor. I don't think I should have
thought about 1t or recognized It IN
any way II he had not bent upon me
such a peculiar glance OF cupidity and
triumphant understanding that
could not repress a shudder. 1t was
peculiar that both this waiter and
Sydney were conscious OF my spasm OF
nervousness and John perfectly OBJ.
l'vious tha- I was IN the slightest an
royed.
Some one walking over your grave
Leslie" inquired sgd eighty.
II don't think So" answered. try
ing to make my voice as casual as
his. You know am going to be
cremated."
Are you not pushing the mourners
q little, sgd, when you begin imme-
diately to talk Of death to one so ra-
dainty alive and beautiful as Leslie is
tonight?" said Jack, looking me over
carefully.
II see you've had your beads re-
strung" he remarked.
Copyright, 1923. NEA Service, Incl
NEXT The secret letter continued
Those beads" again, and the baby.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-01

INDUSTRIAL health as carried
out by the great steel mills of
LI the country has resulted in
great good to the community as a
whole. Father, mother and the chill
dren are rapidly becoming educated
in the means of prevention, which
aid so much in lessening the expenses
of the family by preventing sickness
and disease. In fact, it is this con-
certed action that is rapidly causing
the death rate to decrease in many Of
our great industrial centers.
Father gets his help and instruc-
ton at the plant. The company physi-
clan, aided by competent assistants
and we'll equipped hospital, is look
ing after his welfare at all times.
The children get their help in the
schools, by health talks Of both the
physician and the visiting nurse.
Mother can run over to the day nur-
sery to receive any, aid necessary for
baby's comfort. At any and all times
the company visiting nurse is at the
family's disposal.
Service is rendered to all workers
irrespective Of whether he has been
injured in the works or has some dis
ease or ailment, real or imaginary.
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A Brides Choicest Possession

A Brides Choicest Possession
is her silver-Peggy Ann knows,
for she speaks from experience.
1t Is one of the few things that
will not depreciate with the serv-
Ices of years-in fact. 1t is cher
ished more and more, for, added
to its material value is an incalcu-
liable intrinsic worth.
The Pettis Dry Goods Company
Is showing some lovely hollow
ware pieces at the very modest
price OF five dollars; in the collec-
ton are trays of various shapes
and sizes, some with handles and
some without. One of the most
attractive pieces was a fruit bowl,
gold lined with the only decora-
ton three hair lines a couple of
inches below the top OK the bowl.
All of these pieces are in quad
ripple plate on nickel silver-the
best combination from the stand
point of service unless one invests
in sterling. Any of these pieces
would make lovely gifts If you do
not need them for your own table.
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president: Mrs. Frederick E. Taylor,
vice president; Mrs. c. f. Dearborn,
secretary and treasurer.
The Altrusa Club will hear Miss
Belle Sommerville speak on her work
in connection with the Juvenile Court
Saturday at the regular luncheon
meeting at the Lincoln.
The Lambda Chi Alpha Friendship
Club met this afternoon at the chap
ter house, "a S. Butler Ave.
The literature department Of the
Woman's Department Club Will meet
Wednesday at the clubhouse, Seven
teenth and n. Meridian SITS. Miss
Cerene Orr Of the public library will
discuss THE Library as a Universal
Citizens Training School" Stephen
Badger will sing a group Of songs.
accompanied by Mrs. NJ. D. Dodway.
Door committee and hostesses for the
afternoon: Mesdames E. L. Burnett.
Stanley Zweibel, Horace Buskirk and
Miss jeanette Parry.
Mrs. Robert Sherwood has been
appointed chairman Of the card party
committee for the College Melting Pot
Bazaar, Nov. 1924, at the Spink-Arm
There will be card parties Friday aft
ornoon and evening and on Saturday
afternoon. Assisting Mrs. Sherwood
are Mrs. John Curry. Mrs. James A.
Bawden and Miss Virginia Moorhead.
This committee met on Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. Sherwood at her
home, 2S47 y. Meridian St. to discuss
plans.
Mrs. L. G. Cummins. 4l66 Wash
ington Blvd, entertained with party
tins afternoon I'm honor Of her little
daughter, Mary Jane. The decora-
tons carried out the Halloween idea.
Favors were given Of black cats and
witches and pumpkin COLLINS.
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So long as he is on the job, the mill
service is his for the asking. 1t would
seem that the family has at least a
fair chance to be free from sickness,
under these conditions.
In addition to this, the workers are
carefully protected by all applicants
for work undergoing a thorough phys
ical examination. This prevents any
spread Of disease or contagion.
The real prevention which this in
dustrtal health program has brought
about is the lessening in the disease
Of the community as a whole. Men
are willing to cooperate and give their
support to something they understand
by personal contact will conserve their
working power and aid their family.
Industrial health is a success.
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Too often, however, they forget that
two persons who may be perfectly
mated in theory, in reality do not
take" to each other. They forget
the queer tricks Cupid is wont to play
on humanity, attracting persons to
their opposites. They forget too,
that the American temperament is
firmly opposed to dictaticn, and that
the American girl and man are de-
termined not to be led to the altar
at their mothers apron strings.
Many a happy marriage has been
maneuevered by a clever mother. But
the bride and groom never knew Of
her strategy.
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Father and Son Rannuet

A Father and Son" banquet will
be held Thursday, Nov. Is, by the
X A. P Club of the West Washing
ton Street NJ. E. Church, Warman
and w. Washington SITS. The organi-
zation voted at it's meeting Wednes-
day night to provide a deaconess for
the church. Organization of young
mems junior club was discussed. The
club will meet next Wednesday night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-01
EXAMINERS FOR SMOKE
Step Is Taken to Eliminate SCOT
Plague in City.

John Elliott. city engineer. has
recommended four engineers to Mayor
Shank for appointment on the tech
meal committee which will examine
applicants for the chief assistant
smoke inspectors position, as pro-
vided in the smoke abatement ordin-
ance.
Charles Brossman. consulting en-
gineer, and Donald, J. Angus OF Ester
line and Angus were recommended
rs the two combustion engineers,
Sidney f. Fenstermaker OF Vein
shank & Evans was recommended
for mechanical engineer. and Frank
r. Lewis, Kingan & Co.. was recon-
mended for stationary engineer.
Elliott is the fifth member of the com
mittee.
The chief assistant smoke inspector
will receive a salary Of $4,000 a year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-01
SOCIAL
Activities
E Mt r 7 Al n NJ E n T S
WEDDINGS BETROTHALS

ri RS. F. W. CREGOR, 1921 N.
INl Meridian ST, entertained this
III afternoon with a tea in honor
of Miss Nine. Marguerite Melville
Lszniewska. the piano artist who will
give a recital Friday afternoon at the
Murat under the anspicies of the
Matinee Musicale. The rooms were
arranged with baskets of bittersweet.
The tea table which was lighted with
yellow tapers in silver holders had
p centerpiece of yellow chrysan-
themums Mrs. Robert Brakeman
and Mrs. Charles A. Pfafflin presided
1t the tea table.
In the receiving line with Mrs.
Cregor and her honor guest were
Mrs. Henry Schurman, president Of
the State Federation OF Music Clubs,
and Mrs. La Fayette Page. president
OF the Matinee Musicale of Indianapo-
lis.
Assisting hostesses were Mrs.
James A. Moag. Mrs. Hugh Nc
Gibeny. Mrs. E. E. F-ickinger and
Miss Ethel Mae Moore.
in honor Of Mrs. W. F. Schaub, a re-
cent bride, was given this afternoon
by Mrs. G. W. Cummins. 4201 n.
Pennsylvania St Mrs. Schaub WAS
Miss Barbara Wouters, Of st. Louis,
Mo-, before her marriage.
A color scheme of red and white
was carried out in the use of red and
white chrysanthemums and bitter
sweet for the decorations. The
nodded ices were in the same colors.
The guests: Mrs. Clara Wouters,
Mrs. Harold Lippert. st. Louis. Mo-.
end Mrs. C. q. Thistlethwaite, OF
Decatur. Ill. ard Mesdames L. O.
Smith. Hettie Scott, Fred Cheney,
Charles Bolls. Roger Schaub, Lorraine
Ausburne.
Mrs. T. W. Demmerly 220 z. North
St, was hostess today for the After
math Club luncheon. Covers for
twenty-five were laid at small tables.
Following the luncheon was a pro
gram including a paper entitled
Noah by Mrs. z. z. Hamilton and
one on Sarah" Miss Margaret Ward.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bitter of Evans
vile, who were married there Tuesday
are visiting friends and relatives in
Indianapolis. Mrs. Bitter was Miss
Martha Clark Of Evansville before her
marriage.
Mrs. Myrtle Snider is directing
pIaylet, The Old Maids Convention"
to be given by Golden Rule Lodge,
No. 25 Of the Ladies Auxiliary to the
3. of r r. T in Trainmen's Hall Sal
urdRy night at s.
The Irvington Needle Club will
meet Friday afternoon in the K. of p.
Hall, at $50 S. Audubon I'd.
The Woman's Council OF the First
Baptist Church which is composed Of
representatives from each Of the wom-
ems organizations in the church and
Bible School. will meet Saturday after
noon at the home OF Mrs. II. H. Bush
ong, 1853 n. Meridian st. Officers Of
the council are Miss Estelle Harding,
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Parties and Boys

My Dear Mrs. Lee: 1. a girl of
II years I am considered rather good
Joking ] went TO a party Thursday eve
ming and met boy whom I liked very
much He gave me an invitation to his
party. Do you think 1t proper for me to
,. Is 1o:46 late to get home from a
party
g. What do you think of kissing games
at party9
4. Does girl my age know what love is'
but I cannot because my parents object.
How can make them give in and lot me?
CUTIE.
1. Your parents seem to have good
Judgment. Do whatever they say.
2. Just about right. for girl your
age.
8. The wrong kind OF entertainment.
T. / never knew one who did.
5. Don't try. You will be glad,
later. they did not Jet you start de
butante pleasures so young.
HEARTBROKEN: Yes, I think 1t
is a very good thing that you and
this boy are not on speaking terms
Just now. You might give him a
chance to explain. but don't renew
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-01
Getting Too Fat?
Try ThiS-Reduce

People who don't grow too fat are the
fortunate exception. But II you find the
fat accommodating or already cumber-
some, you viii be wise to follow this
suggestion, which is endorsed by thou
sands Of people who know. Ask your
druggist for Marmoa Prescription Tab
let's and follow directions. One dollar is
the price the world over. Get them from
TO Marmola Co, 1912 woodward Ave,
Detroit. Mich BY doing this you will
be safe from harmful drugs and be able
to reduce steadily and easily, without
starvation diet or tiresome exercise
Advertisement!
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-01
Masonic Official to Sneak

Raymond F. Murray, past monarch
of Sahara Grotto of Indianapolis. LEFT
today for Muncie, Ind, where he will
address a conference Of the Masonic
leaders of that city tonight. The
meeting has been arranged by R. Milt
Rutherford, president Of the Rether-
ford Manufacturing Company Of
Muncie. to discuss formation Of q
grotto there.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-01
Sneech-MaIxer Arrested

Meyer Golas, IS, of 1908 S. Illinois
St. is in city prison today charged
with operating a blind tiger, resisting
an officer and melting a riot. Ac-
cording to police, Golas was arrested
Wednesday night with liquor in his
possession, making a speech at Wash
ington and Illinois SITS.
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Martha Lee Says---
It Takes Clever Mother
to Maneuver Marriage


Every mother potential husbandseeker for her daughter
Many mothers also matchmakers for their
These parents necessarily autocrac tyrannica
they want choose their chdren mates
they seshy interested in their futures
rather they feel they know their children and have
the added experience that could help them.
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Prize Of $40 is open to every reader
Of the Indianapolis Times. 1t will
close Saturday The judges. will be
announced later. Send In your sug
gestions plainly written with your
name and address and telephone num-
Ter on one side of the paper to the
Menu Editor Of the Indianapolis
Times
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NEIGHBORS DISCOVER FIRE
Loss of $4,000 Occurs From Over
heated Furnace.

Fire discovered by neighbors result
ed in loss OF $4,000 to the home Of
J. w. Fudge. 1885 N. Meridian ST..
while the family was away Wednes-
day night. The flames had gained
considerable Roadway when flremen
arrived. An overheated furnace is
thought to have been the cause.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-01

ing ANIMALS from
outdoors.
Pots Of French
marigolds. taken
from the outdoor
garden b g ( o r g
fro s. I, old-fash-
toned balsams.
sweet alyssun,
giant candytuft
will cheer up the
living rooms for
several W e q k 8.
They should be
watered b e 70 re
they get too dry,
a n d showered
often.
Pots of seed
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Boy Arrested by Proprietor

Police arrested Paul Hiu. 10, OF 1543
Arsenal Ave, colored. today on d
charge OF malicious trespass. G. L.
Barker. proprietor of store at 1149
E Tenth St, captured the boy after
the rock came flying through his front
window. police say.
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Death Cause INVESTIGATED

Coroner Paul F. Robinson today Or
dered an investigation Of the death of
Elmer Williams, 20, colored, 1850
Martindale Ave, whose death at city
hospital today was reported due to
alcoholic poisoning Williams was ad-
mltted to the hospital on Oct. 80.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-01
Engineers to Elect Soon

The Indiana section Of the Ameri-
can Societysof Civil Engineers will
elect officers soon. following receipt OF
a charter. Lawrence V. Sheridan Is
chairman. The charter was
presented at a luncheon at the Sphinx
Arms by John II. Dunlap. secretary
of the national organization.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-01

There is no doubt that if we should
st the Lloyd Georges down to some
of these meals our friendship would
DE sealed They would get pretty
good notion of American folks. too, L
believe.
Among today's batch appeared this
one from Mrs. Ella II. Barrows, 1901
Park Ave
A Thanksgiving dinner:
Oyster Cocktail with Salt Flakes
Roast Turkey ytih Sage Stuiting. Gr1vy
EscallUpad Oysters
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry Jelly Small Sweet Pickles
Hot Rolls Currant Jelly
4 Coffee
Here's what Mrs. Charles s. Carter,
1909 n. Capitol Ave. says I'VE all
like"
Vegetable Soup
Frankfurters and Kraut Baked Potatoes
Fruit Gelatin With Cream
If j. J. Brooks, 1861 English Ave,
has any doubts about his bride OF
three weeks and her ability to prepare
the kind of food that mother used to
make" let him read this:
Good, but not elaborate American
menu
Roast Beef With Potatoes, Baked Together
Gravy Stewed Corn
Spinach Garnished With Hard Boiled Eggs
Sliced PeacSes Angel Food Cake Coffee
From Mrs. Josephine Gelfridge,
Helmsburg. Ind, comes the follow
ing:
o,,,., cOnsumme in Cup c,
Roast Young Chioten
with Dressing and GRAVY.
Dreamed A-n N -, 4 Ho, RA,,,,ts
Cranberry Sauce. Strawberry Preserves
Cherry Pie with Whipped Cream
Coffee.
Mrs L. Kleer, 500 N. Pennsylvania
St., suggests:
Bouillon With Waters
Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes
Fresh Mushroom Gravy Dreamed Peas
Frozen Pear Salad With Mayonna;ss
Dressing
Strawberry ShOrtcake With Whipped Cream
Mrs. Nellie Fouch, Sheridan, Ind,
submits
Fried Chicken. Cream Gravy.
Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows.
Strawberry Preserves. Hot Biscuits.
Persimmon Pudding with Whipped Cream.
Angel Food Cake. Coffee
Mrs. Harry Evard, 1130 \. New Jer-
sey ST.. thinks this is a good menu"
So do we
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Mustard Pickles Reception Flakes
Roast Leg OF Spring Lamb with Mint Sauce
Mashed Potatoes and Dreamed Peas
Hot Rolls Strawberry Preserves
Eearts of Head Lettuce with
Thousand Island Dressing
Fruit Jell-O Lady Baltimore Cake
The American Menu contest with
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-01
GOOd-by to Bathing Suits

Thieves have foresight, said r. r.
Blnninter, 1909 N. Capitol Ave, to
police today. They realize summer is
coming, some time. Five bathing
suits hanging on the clothesline In the
rear OF the homo were stolen. Value
$50.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-01

lings OF ANIMALS are very satisfac-
tory for the winter garden. Start
the seeds early enough in the season
10 insure well-grown plants at the
time Of bringing them into the house.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-01
YANK DISHES NIGHT
AID WORLDS PEACE
Lloyd Georges Would Find These American Menus Tempt
ing, Anyway That's a Sure Bet
By POLLY HOLMES

1t would be lot of fun wouldn't it, to take average
todays And what stack of them cam8 in The
appear nearly all the And there few
truly American composite of Understanding
dishes would think. solve the problem
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-01
The Time of the Year Has Come

The Time of the Year Has Come
when one appreciates the COM
fort Of oxfords; sloppy streets and
chilly breezes make one enjoy the
warmth and snug At Of an oxford.
There Is such an infinite variety
in the styles shown in oxfords this
year that it is possible to get a
pair that looks well with any street
costume.
The Walk-Over Shoe Shop, %
North Penn. St., is showing some
very smart models in combination
suedes and leather, also in patent
trimmed calfskin. II you need
dress shoes, this shop is showing
some lovely strap cutouts In pat
emit and suede of very modish cut.
The service Of this shop Is al
ways very courteous and their At
ting ia given very careful con-
Ederation.
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WhiCh2 Asks Girl

Dear Miss Martha Lee: 1 am 21 years
old and am going with one boy and CORE
spending with another. One seems to be
wealthy; the other just earns his living by
day labor. Both seem to be foolish over
me, and both have proposed to me. think
lots of both. Many other girls have been
trying to beat my time with the boys and
they still look to me for their company.
Sometimes think they are Just trying me to
fool me, and / am afraid to give them any
satisfaction. Please give me- an answer.
G. D. c.
Men are not usually "fooHng"
when they propose marriage, so
think you need worry about that no
longer. You are not ready for mar
riage, as you are not in love. The
only thing for you to do is to wait
until you know your own heart, be-
fore you give away your hand.
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There Is No Mistaling What
Causes
the present tang in the air-it's>
Jack Frost's breath-nothing diff
ferent. But there Is no use to
shiver and shake, for what you
need Is a woolsy, woofy sweater
from Gus Habich's. This is
store of thrills for this entire
store is devoted to equipment for
play and recreation hours although
1t Is supposed to be primarily a
mans store. Peggy Ann has never
gone into the store when she didn't
find lot Of things she would love
to have.
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WINDOW GARDENs--
Bring in Late
ANIMALS

BY LOUISE S. MARSHALL
[T1 HE real garden lover is never
without one. When winter APP
- proaches she makes her first In
door garden Of the season by using
Lot T.1n1V,,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-01

Mrs. Edna E. Pauley, 1882 Olney
St.. has been reelected president
Of the Federated Patriotic Societies.
Vice Presidents are Mrs. Henry e.
NeeI, Mrs. Lillian Ball, Mrs. Fran.
ces Bllyue, Mrs. Elizabeth Austin
and Mrs. Katherine Floyd. Other
officers are Mrs Addie d. Frank,
secretary; Mrs. Lula Tratzog, treas
urer; Mrs. Cora Virginia Clapp,
publicity chairman.
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A HELPING FIEND. You

A HELPING FIEND. You love the
boy? I hardly think so, my dear, at
your age. But you are right to- want
to help him. as a friend. Be such a
pleasant companion, and set before
him such a high ideal, that he no
longer will want to continue his ac-
craftsmanship with this girl who is
the wrong sort
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your friendship on the old basis. You
are too young to- have your head
bothered by thoughts of love.
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POPULAR BUT LONESOME.

You would have been better off If
you had been at home in bed. Your
hostess was extremely foolish to al
low such games. and rude to have
any games in which not all her guests
could participate. Don't worry about
the boys asking you to join them, for
several years, girls.