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The Washington times., 1923-12-01
By Ann Isle.
whose Serials OE Married Liz
Have Won Big Popular
fConyright. 1913, King Features
syndicate. Incl

raine Thuriow's dinner came
30 suddenly that for q mo.
rient everyone sat IN silent
establishment. Then there was
burst Of laughter from which
emerged Mrs. Tnurlow's voice
gasplng:
..That absurd boy! What's he
up to? Did You say anything to
start him OFF looking for the
Golden Fleece or some such trifle.
Anne Harrison?''
Peter Stanley saved me from the
embarrassing necessity Of thinking
up an answer. He leaped to his
feet announcing:
s.I'Il 20 after him ana see what
he mans BY deserving like this
But . moment later while every
one was busy with conjecture and
exclamation, Peter returned, an.
nouncing ruefully:
"TIe's made q clean getaway
with the serene pOise Of the.
well.bred, Mrs. Thurlow accepted
ana seemed to forget the defec-
ton Of one Of her guests. The
sweets came on and everyone pro-
ceeded with dinner. But presently
Peter Stanley returned to the
dining room with crest-fallen air.
..It's 90 late, he explained,
.that / couldn't dig up q soul ct
the club. / suppose wen have 70
put up with being five and trust
to luck that Park win show up
later. If this crazy stunt Of his
could be set down to business. as
Lacy's detection can, I'd not say
word, but the boy must be made to
understand that such tempera-
mental performances don't so I'M
less you're q prirna donna.
Howard Rockhill laughed SMOOTH
".
''Parkinson's pretty steady
chap in business" he i1isis ed.
aI've been travelling III CONNER.
ciai harness with him long enough
to think well Of him. And you
folks who've known him since his
baby dress days must realize that
his manners and morals are four.
teen carat. IN bank on It that 1t
took something important to get
him going like this. Probably with
out realizing IL. mrs. Harrison gave
him the clue to some big deal-or
something requiring immediate and
personal attention"
"I said it was Anne Harrison.
laughed mrs. Thurlow. "And I
return to the proposition which my
brother sidetracked. We need
man. And it is the duty Of the
lady who did Us out Of one to get
us another. Evidently that's not
so easy at this hour, since my eff
ficient brother failed. But why
should we let her off with an
easy penalty7
my husband is over at his
club. I answered quickly. He
was planning to call for me here
later. I'd have been compelled
to telephone and tell him not to
since were going to the theater.
Instead, I'll be glad to ask him
to cut his bridge game and fill q
chair in theater box instead. II
you Ike"
There was moment Of silence.
The first to break 1t was Betty.
.'It will be fine to have Jim"
she cried. And I'm sure he'll
come to our rescue. He's such
dear"
Finish your souffle." insisted
Peter Stanley. .'Then I'll escort
you to the telephone while Lor-
raine's pouring the coffee in the
drawing room"
So we carried out his pro-
gramme, though ate the dell
cious sweet with little appetite,
for I couldn't help wondering II
Jim would be miffed at this eight
hour invitation, and if he'd beg
off on the score of having sat
in at his bridge game already.
But he didn't. Jim accepted the
invitation to join US at the the
The Washington times., 1923-12-01
By Charles G. Norris.

~ HEN he returned from his
" visit to Los Angeles. he
went to see Beclde. He
found her propped up in q deep
armchair, a pillow at her back,
enveloped voluminously in mans
snressing-gown Of silk brocade.
'sCan't shake hands," she said
sharply; "gout IN my fingers.
Sit down over there. = Why
can't you support your wife and
child properly"
Her abruptness took his breath
away: confidence and buoyancy
deserted him. He listened to an
avalanche of biting criticism with
no attempt to stem it, until she
was obliged to pause for breath.
ST came to find out where
Leila and the baby went to-" he
faltered.
Never you mind where they've
gone. Your wife doesn't want to
Gee you ever AGAIN
But. Beclde"
You're fine husband and
father. why should you worry
yourself about what's become OF
them?" /,
Now listen here, Beckies
DO you know who's looking
out for your wife and daughter?
I am. But I want you to under
stand. Mr.. Philip Baldwin. III not
pay any of your debts--nct a
nickel of 'em. You went through
bankruptcy once; I daresay YOU
win know how to get out Of pay.
Ing what you owe second time.
! gave you both a fine house,
tine piece of property that be-
longed to my grandfather. and
you went and iaortgaged it and
then had the gan to ask me to
nay 81
Just a minute Beckie, Please.
= I'm ali right now: I've
got a lot of money coming in;
I can take care of Leila and
Lucy o. K. now = You don't
have to bother.
How do You mean you got
. lot of money coming imp She
eyed him suspiciousiy.
Il landed some big insurance,
and I'm not going to lose II,
either. TIN net me three TO four
hundred a month. -
Beckie settled her head on her
shoulders and surveyed him crit
ca1ly.
Well. it's about time. you did
something. You've been about az
much use as an old shoe"
I've had this lined up for a
long time." Philip said with an
air. 'If Leila had only waited
If she hadn't flown off
the handle ="
She says she won't ever live
with you again."
Then guess you'l have to
take care of them" A chance
glance at Beckie's face showed
him he had scored: he pressed the
point, vigorously. /,
II can offer her a good home,
now. and she can keep a servant.
II she won't listen to that, you'll
have to foot her bills yourself"
Beckie studied the knotty
knuclkles OF her hands, where the
govt had settled, and considered.
you think you can take your
family off my hands?"
And the jackson street house,
too" he declared confidently.
well. IN talk to Leila" said
Beckie, slowly, but can't
answer for what she'll say ."
why, now Beckie, you can fix
& mp. You talk sense to Leila.
As far as she's concerned she
could go anywhere and 1--we as
cha V1le aaa hl1f cha can't falRa
The Washington times., 1923-12-01

responsibilities happily. Also, they
made it plain to me that four are
In some respects easier than one
to look after. There is less de-
pendence, less selfishness, more
chance to compare notes and learn
from one another more disposition
to be frank and "tell it all" when
any difficulty comes up, more sim
cere earnestness and loyalty to the
problems of the day and the hour.
1--WE live with these girls day
by day." says the mother. I'VE
never permit ourselves to fall be-
hind in the direction Of their
problems. 1t Is remarkable what
you can accomplish with your
children il you keep everlasting.
" at it," she concluded, apl so
uttered a maxim which / wish to
commend as the concluding
thought OF this article.
The Washington times., 1923-12-01

Another Fine Story Monday.
Copyright, 1928. by International
Feature Service. Inc.)
The Washington times., 1923-12-01
A Delightful Narrative of Domestic
/ Life by q Popular Magazine
/ Writer.

my little girl away from me! I'll
put up with her. and give her q
decent home on account of Lucy.
The child's as much mine as hers,
and-and-I want her"
you'll have to convince her
you can provide for her decently. !"
ooh. / can do that all right
now"
Well. III see what I can do
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-22

1914 MT: PLEASANT ST.
One room. kitchenette and bath. $50. so
Two rooms. kitcAenette and bath SOS. 90.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-22
PERsHINo's WAR HORSE,
BATTLE LINE HERO, KILLED

: NEW HAVEN, Conn, Aug. a.
George Washington, bay gelding.
with a war record, and the mount
Of General Pershing when he re-
viewed the Fourth division of Amer
ican troops in Paris, has been killed
by the Humane Society because OF
senfeebled condition.
The horse was owned by Col Paul
Waterman. of the national guard.
, George Washington served on the
Mexican border in 1915, and in
France survived a gas attack.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-22
AMBASSADOR HARVEY'S
DAUGHTER IN HOSPITAL

SPRING LAKE, N. J., Aug. %.
Mrs. Dorothy Harvey Thompson,
daughter Of Colonel George Harvey,
Ambassador to England, was oper-
ated on for appendicitis at the Ann
May Hospital here early yesterday.
She suddenly became i'll at the
home of her father in Deal just
after midnight. DIR. H. Garrison, of
Red Bank, performed the operation.
Mrs. Thompson is the wife OF
Colonel Marcellus Thompson, u. s.
"A. They have a child, who is four
years old. Mrs. Thompson's condi-
ton is reported favorable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
DAILY BUSINESS EDITORIAL
Never Really Dull Week In Birmingham
By RICHARD F. JOHNSTO

NEVER really dull Birmingham does not tnuity of successful because demands call for
  already operation.
 of of the Empire Four of the strongest coal poperes all situated alike Tor tspoon y rail by and and domestic business pooled position in the coal of the south and with the sous natural customers.
 Before the Coal Iron and Railroad blast This be another of the manufacture installed by the Ten for maintenance of Aabamas position that quarter successfully There the the road It next followed the bar mill mill followed Fairfield followed the Fairfield plate mills.
 year that Birmingham bank had record 42 than during the first half of 1922 would expected would figure from the the would kill the achievement would find weared for enjoyment
 Birmingham that the first months of the total of than
 
 During highway commission involving 000000 awarded another $000o00 worth of important highways That that neghboness coming Alabama With nghborness Prosperity follows business happiness follows While this going inside boundaries Alabama products Cuba, Honouu Pacific coast the day No factor Alabama of surplus product to fields afar
 Wodawn building loan association has joined the easticay accommodate homes and wish aid Tn having them financed Birmingham has greatly benefited by the building and loan associations that all of them financing homes than in a way to finance still
 dule of the year past eventful Birmingham
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IRON TRADE R-yIpW

CLEVELAND. Ohio, July 4.-Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say:
 Heavy production and shipments but & halting condition of new business still de- scribes the iron and steel situation. How long this condition continue without developing some soft spots Is the unsettled d question. Large producers are inclined to believe the present lull will extend well through the summer. They are comfort ably filled for months ahead, but this is not the case with the smaller mills, which, however are maintaining their po- sition from the miscellaneous run Of or ders now coming out in a very fair vol ume.
 Dropping pig iron prices continue to de- press Iron Trade Review composite of 14 leading iron and steel products. This week he composite registers $46.72, against $46.16 last week, an average of s46.4s in June and recent high mark of s47.7o.
 The amazing record of coke pig iron production for the past four months is holding up well considering the unfavor-
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LOCAL MARKETS

Apples-winesap, 19s, 15o, 1e3 box, $4a50; 175 and smaller, box, SB5o.
 Bananas-Per h., 74ac.
 Beans-Lima, California regular, lb., 1Ohc; Navy, Cal, h., 91ac; Navy, Mich, h., 1oc Red kidney, h., 12c; Pink, lb.. Sc. Peas-California Black-eyed, h., SAC. cabbage-Crate, s4.
 Evaporated Apples-seah brand, 12hc; 505lb. box. N. Y, 111aci 5o-15 OF. N' Evaporated Peaches-5o-lb. box. N. Y, 11hc; 50-15 oz., N. T., 21c.
 Peaches-Practically peeled, 3o-1 oz Grapefruit-54 box. s4.75; s4-7O-so box, Lemons-callfornia. box. s1obo; import ed, box, $9.50.
 NonionsEWhite. Texas. crate. A; yellow, Texas. crate. S3.7b.
 Oranges-Florda Val, 176 smaller, s7; Florida Val, 15o. s6.50; Florida, 126 box, SC; California Val, 176-smaller, S6 15o' Pineapples-Crate. s5.
 Potatoes-Irish, old, h., 21sc. Peanuts-Ala. raw. b. Sc; roasted, b. Sac; Virginia raw. lb., 1oc; roasted, h., Prunes-california 4o-5o 25 lbs h.. 16hc; California 5o6o, 20 lbs. lb.. 14hc; oz., pitited. 15c; 25 lbs. b0-6o, b., lie; 25 lbs, 607o, h., 1O1ac; 50 lbs. 5o-eo, h., =. Raisins-144-5o seedless s45o: 25 lbs. loose seedless kd lSEc; seediess' 1sd 0O-s 0z'' irish Potatoes-New Red. No. l. 3hc; No 2, lb., 2kc; White, h., 4Ac.
 Lettuce-Iceberg, crae. -
 Tomatoes-Fancy, crate $6; choice s4. Tomatoes--M ssissippi, crate. s2.5o.
 Cantaloupes-California pony s4.5O; standard. $5.5O.
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SAYS U. s. BECOMING
 NATION OF MEDDLERS
Hawes Declares Government Is
 Trying To Regulate Too Much

NEW YORK, July 4.-"The United States is getting to be a meddlesome nation and the intolerant habit of trying to regulate every ones con duct Is becoming a national nui- sance," Representative Harry B. Hawes of St. Louis declared today in an address at Tammany Halls annual Fourth of July celebration.
 During the war we proclaimed to the world that We would make the world safe for democracy" he said Since the war we have been making democracy unsafe. even in our own country, and we are heading for monarchy"
 Taking for his text the assaults which he said were being made on the fundamentals of American de- mocracy, MT. Hawes paid his re- spects to the Voistead act, the Ku KluX Klan and to small but well or ganized minorities," who, he declared, are assailing the essentials of demo- cratic government"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Members New Orleans Cotton Exchange, New York Produce Exchange. Associated Members Liverpool Cotton Association. Or ders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cc.ton and Cotton Seed oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consignment of spot cot. ton for delivery.
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able season for blast furnace operations. The June total was 3,673,50S tons. as in blast also increased, 324 being active the last day of the month. against 322 the corresponding date in May.
 Iron and steel exports are steadily fis- ing, the 195,535 tons in May being the highest since June, 1922. Imports in May were about stationary at 5,840 tons.
 Competition of steel makers particularly in stee-making Aetal is forcing further fall of pig iron prices, and this influence has extended over a widening area. 3,00o-tone sale of basic went this week al s25.50, valley, a drop of Sl.50.
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LIVERPOOL COTTON

LIVERPOOL. July 4.--Cotton spot quiet; prices lower. American middling
 fair 16.46d good middling. 15.s1d: fully middling. 15s1d; middling, 15.66d; low middllng, 15.41d; good ordinary. 14.s1d; ordinary, 14.61d. Sales 5000 bales. in- 2.400 American. Receipts. 5000 bales. no American. Futures closed quiet; July. 14.59d October. 1314d; December, 12.71d; January, 12.55d; March, 12.43d: May,
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INSrTRANCr STOCKS
INSURANCE STOCKS Ala. Nat. Life (par 10) ....... 14 Pro. Life Ins. (par 10) . 20
 MISCELLANEOUS STOCKS
LIVERPOOL WHEAT

LIVERPOOL, July 4.-Closing wheat: Spot No. 1 northern spring los. sh pence No. hard los, 7ia pence: No. red west ern winter los. 1o1a pence; No. ? mixed winter los. 13 pence; No. northern Man itoba los, 10 pence; No. Manitoba 9s, s pence.
 Corn: Spot American mixed, new Ss, pence; do old, nominal.
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MANY WITNESS ROBBERY
Unknown Negro Makes off With
 Pouch Of Re&istered Mail

LYNCHBURG, Va, July An un-
 known negro early today broke the lock on the postal transfer building at the union station here while a watchman was asleep inside and made off with a pouch of registered mail
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FISH

(standard Fish Company Gray Snapper-Per h., 14c. Red Snapper-Per h., 2lc. Spanish Mackerel--Per lb.. 22c. Pompano-Per h., 35c. Salt Water Trout-Per lb., PC. Mullet-Per h., 10c. Oysters-Chesapeake Bay extra select, n bO per gallon.
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= XYINNIREG WHEAT

NINNlE Eb NhLfai WINNIPEG, July 4.-Opening: Wheat. July. S1.11h 61.11%; October, s1.o2% @ 1.02h. s1.O2as bid
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LOCAL SECURITIES
STATE AND MUNICIPAL, RoNDs

STATE AND MUNICIPAL BONDS
 Bid. Ask. Ala bama 31as, 1856 .... s3 87 Ala bama 4s, 1856 .......... s3 ss Ala bama 415s. 193O-35, 425@440 basis City of Birmingham, 4,50@ LOO basis Jefferson county. 4.50@500 basis Jefferson county warrants. 5.25@6.25 ba sis
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while scores of persons looked on, unaware of what was happenings The pouch had arrived from the city post office only a few minutes before and was being held in the transfer building until the arrival of a west bound train, which pulled into the station as the robber made his get away.
 LIVES IA YEARS
 VIGO, Spain, July 4.-Jose Vargas
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GRAIN

Birmingham Grain Co) No. white yellow corn, Sl2091 1.23' No. white oats. 67 @70c. Seven per cent cotton seed meal, $44 Co 46. Bran wheat, S3S 40. Wheat shorts. S43q45. Corn feed meal S43@45. Cotton seed hulls. 75-100 lb. sacks. $24 626. Cornmeal, $2.S4.
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HIDES AND WOOL

HIDES AND WOOL No. 1 Green Salt Hides-8c. No, Green Salt Hides-7c. No. l Green Fresh Hides-6c. 2 No. Green Fresh Hides-5c. No. l Dry Flint Hides-1Sc. No. 2 Dry Flint Hids-x@c. No. l Dry Salt Hides-11c. No. Dry Salt Hides-11c. Sheep Skins-15c @s1. Goat Ekins-10 70 BOG. Hog Skins-l0@ 15c. Horse Hides-S1 e 2.50. Tallow--4 O. Sc.
 Beeswax-23 n 25c. Clear Grease Wool--35 Q 3Sc. Ginseng-Wild, s9410. Clear Washed Wool-45 Q4sc. Bury Wool-17@ 23c.
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HAY

No. 1 Johnson grass S24a26. No. 1 timothy hay, $30 32. Choice alfalfa $3S Qi0.
 Johnson grass and alfalfa mixed, BPS 6so. Wheat straw, s1S920.
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MISCELLANEOUS BONDS
BANK STOCKS

Amer. IT. & Say. Bank. k......210 Birm. Tr. & Say. Co. .......225 Fed. Blk. & TT. Co. (par 1o). 10
 First Nat. Bank, Fairfield .140
 N. B'ham IT. & Say. Bank. .150
 Traders Nat. Bank ........200
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POULTRY

Hens-Large, 23W24c. Fryers-Large, soc. Broilers-354 @ 40c. --Roosters-12c. Stags-20c. Ducks-15 O 20o- Geese-10c. Guineas-35c. Turkeys-25c. Eggs-25 @26c.
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MEATS

(Swtft & Co.) Silver Leaf Pure Lard-Per lb., 14c. Jewel Shortening-Per h.. 312c. Butter-Per h., 42c. Premium skinned Hams-Per lb.. 25o. Premium Hams, Regular-Per lb., 26c. Pork Loins-Per lb.. 17@ 19c. Bacon-Per h., 25 O 32c. Eggs-Per doz,, candled, 2Sc.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
arety of Interesting Subjects Discussed for Home Reading
Daily Talks on Practical Psychology
BY HARRIET LUELLA M'COLLUM
Copyright 1929

tions that register in his consciousness.
careful Of the company he keeps. ard
careful OF his thoughts. He goes y
the rule that he will not entertain any
thing in the mental sphere that ne
would be ashamed of il it were crystal
lied in the visible or external sphere.
For the things he cntertains ar TO he
come a part of the constantly growing
estatC-thCy are to contribute Ia his
masters personality.
Sometimes this guard makes mis-
takes. For instance, he thinks an APP
plicant is alright when he IS not, and
admits him. Now and then an outlaw
thruSts revolver under his nose and
threatens to shoot il his gang is not
admitted. The intensity of the Gear
paralyzes the guard, and in a trCe the
whole gang enter. Such viciSSitudtS
and mistakes accommodating. many IN
deSirublCS are wandering aOout the Cs-
tate. One elects himself as leader.
gathers his kind about him. and they
decide TO take possession o. the estate
and Dust the rightful owner.
Just so in human personality does
the multiple or split personality ,,S.
relop; the outlaw thoughts get posses
sion. Sometimes an OhsAg,lpa. the
strngest of the outlaw thoughts. arises
and takes charge and puts The sghtful
owner out of house and home tempo
rarily.
All of us will have su"h moments If
paralysis, of mistaken admission: VIC
wouldn't be human il We didn't. But
what we want to do is give the guard
an exact list of what cmOtiors
thoughts and mental pictures we desire
to entertain, and a black list of those
we do not, watch him constantly and
prompt him frequently in regard TO
both, and thus redrce such admissions
and such moments 10 the irrCduciblc
minimum"
IL can be done. Let's do It, Fine.
Tomorrow - How Thoughts Arc
Made Things.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
Sports for
Valentine
Gathering

A valentine party should feature,
literally, the worlds most popular game
the game of hearts.
If you've plenty of room, here's a
good contest TO try:
On one wall arrange a sheet or large
piece of white cardboard. On it make
a target of red and white hearts. grad
uatcd in size and alternating in color
until the center one is very small.
Number the different hearts, say 10,
20, 30. 40 and 1O0-the latter nun.
Der being the one for the center heart
the 10 for the outside.
Give every guest a bow and arrow
and let each one have the same num-
Der of chances.
The highest score takes the prize.
Beware Stray Shots.
This is great fun, played by blind
folded marksmen. but the other guests
should be careful to keep behind MIN.
as he can't be held entirely responsible
for his aim.
Cupid's Well is q good stunt:
In n dOrkcned corner have erected u
mound. to carry the idea of well. pre-
sided over by the Queen of Hearts.
BlindfOlded. each guest reaches his
arm into the well and receives a sealed
package in which his future is revealed
to him.
Make Prizes Timely.
This game is sometimes productive Of
artistic results. Give each guest a small
portion Of paper lace, red cardboard
and crayons and any other material
that rnay occur to you as useful in max
ing valentines. Allow a certain time
for the making of these trifles, and
award a prize TO the most beautiful!
and the least so. Some guests prefer
making comics.
Prizes should always be in the spirit
of the occasion--a heart-shaped box
filled with candy or nuts, or any of
the numerous favors TO be found at
the favor counters.
The main point TO remember is to !
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
A Woman Obsessed
BY CAROLYN BEECHER
Copyright. 1928, by Carolyn Beecher

she had called him. Hes an awful
nice old man, most as nice as father.
L hope when l get married my hus-
band will have such nice daddy so
L can love him.
stop talking such nonsense ="
Muriel interrupted severely.
1T isn't nonsense to want to love
your relations. L saw Daddy Conway
looking at you so funny as il he
wished you'd act loving. / guess he
thought Bruce's wife would want to
love him."
Don't worry your pretty head
about us grOwn-ups," Bruce said. He
had seen the frown on Muriers face,
the danger signal of her displeasure
But l don't see why Muriel always
has headache when you want to do
something. IL l had headache and
my husband wanted TO go fishing or
anything l wouldn't let him know
lad it. iAluriel never wants you to do
anything. / wish you hadn't got mar
ried till j grew up-but l suppose I'll
have 20 find someone as near like you
SIS can. l love YOU dreadfully,
Bruce"
Muriel rose and left the room quiv-
ering with anger She wrote her mother
she could not have June any longer.
That if it, was not yet safe for her to
return home she would have to make
other plans
The day the letter was received Mrs.
Dangerfield0 sent for June, a Fremont
tion of the cause of her Punishment in
her mind.
"June shows her admiration for
Bruce too openly" she said TO her
husband.
Nonsense, Muriel isn't quite a
fool and June is a child, only twelve
years old"
Il believe ] am right nevertheless.
Poor Muriel! She is spelling her own
life as well as Bruce's."
ITO be continued.