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Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COTTON
LAND FOR SALE

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COTTON
LAND FOR SALE
430 acres good cotton or alfal-
ia land, with plenty of shallow
pumping water developed near
Corcoran, Kings County, Calf,
fine cotton crops and alfalfa
now growing in vicinity. Will
sell all or part at reasonable
price and terms.
425 acres adjoining above, wat
er'not developed, but plenty
water available by pumping
with shallow lift. Electric pow
Ar. Near town and railroad. VIII
sell cheap. VIII sub4divide
either of the above at $115.00
to 5000 per acre. Address own
or, j. L. Adams, 4S18 West
Washington St., Los Angeles,
Calf. 23t7
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30
STANDING OF
LEAGUE TEAMS
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results
Washington, 4; Boston, 2.
Chicago, 16; Detroit, 5.
New York Philadelphia, rain.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30
FURNISHED HOUSE

For Sale:-FlVe rooms and
bath, plastered, and in good
location. This is nice and
clean and ready to move in
$2650 on easy terms.
o. w. AFFLERBAUGH
Edgar Bros. Realty Co! 23t
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30

FOR SALES egg crates with
filters. Call at Steves. 26t1O
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30

LETTUCE growers, listings for let
tuce, bids $500 per acre. Phone
733, Calexico. lift
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30
For Lease

FOR LEASE-320 acres 5 miles
west of Calexico ON Mt. Signal
road, all good land, would prefer
to lease one-half to be put in al
falfa, balance cotton. Also have
80 acres about 4 miles N. 4. of
Ell Centre for lease. o. L. Bohlen
6l2 Black Bldg, Los Angeles,
Cal. 1910
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30
LOOK THESE OVER
FURNISHED & UNFU FINISHED

FOR SALE-Flvo rooms on Holt,
nice lawn, trees, garage, clean and
ready. to move in. $500 down and
$40 per month.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30
Here and There
in Sport World
Nv United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30.-John-
ny Adams, San Bernardino young
ster who battled his way to the
title of coast lightweights, meets
the elassiest boxer of his ring ca
recr when he faces Sammy Mandell
in the Vernon Arena tonight.
Mandell, who has met some of the
best in the country at his weiSht
has cleaned up consistently n his
fourround appearances. His last
fight was against frankie Burns
the veteran defeated by Adams in
the final bout for the coast "ham
pionship.
Mandell s margin over Burns was
far greater than Adams showed
The easterner has shown a fine
adoption to the short route and has
been established as the favorite fol
tonight S argument Adams, how
ever, carries the support of those
who believe his aggressiveness will
overcome Sammy's admitted sup
criority at the finer points IF the
boxing game.
Catalina Island may be chosen as
the 1926 meeting place for the Ma.
tional Association of Minor Leagues
if efforts being made by marry
Williams, president of the Pacific
Coast League, prove successful.
Williams said today that he will
propose~the idea to the association
rhe last meeting on the coast was
in 1915, ut San Francisco.
With lineup Of veteran play
ers, Coach Nixon of Pomona" is
propping his charges for their Sat
urday tilt against University OF
Southern California.
The Claremont team is expected
to show better against the Trojans
than did Cal Tech, and an experienc
ed backfield, composed of Merritt,
at quarter, Bell and Clark, halfs,
and McCully, fullback, is expected
to play an important part in the
struggle.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30
The Weather
BY United Press nensed Wire

By United Fress tiehsed WIFE
FOR LOS ANGELES AND VlCI-
NITY-Fair tonight and Wednes-
day. Not SO warm Wednesday.
FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Fair tonight and probably We'd
nesday, Cooler on coast Wednes
day. ..-.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30

FOR SALE OR LEaSE-Industri
al property on r. r.. and Main
st. Suitable for packing house,
etc. See Jos. Mintz, owner, 3rd
and Main SITS. 22tf
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30

GOVERNMENT REIMBURSEMENT,
120 acres, Imperial valley, one
mile from INLAND, adapted for
fruit, winter vegetables, alfalfaa,
practically any good money crop.
Available for desert or homestead
entry. Owner returning east ac-
count estate. Snap for quick
buyer. 100 acres directly under
canal, balance probably be wat
cred. $15 an acre cash. Box 1874,
El Centre, Calf. 27t3
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30

FOR SALE-Two modern houses
on one lot, one furnished. If you
you want home and income pro-
perty, don't fail to look this up.
$50 Brighton. 23t6
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30

FOR SALE-Remington typewriter.
70 in. carriage. l.. p. Sargent.
592 Main st. 25t6
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30

Z ROOM house and bath, Vine St,
good garage, full lot. 500 down
and payments.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30
Wanted to Buy
For Suae-LiUeStOck

FOR SALE-13 dairy cows, 8 Jer-
seys and 4 Holsteins, | registered
Jersey bull. 6 yearling heifers and
3 heifers months old. miles
east on Holtvillc road. j. w. OFT
Ranch. II. IL. Buettmeier. 25t5
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30

FOR RENT-Desirable room with
bath. 764 Olive st. 27t3
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30

1t sounds foolish, but wen bet
some short haired good locker will
vote for La Toilette because his
name is "BoD.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30

Authorities in China seized 1411
pounds Of morphia and cocaine il
1921.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-30
For kent-CitA Property

FOR RENT-6 room house, Orange
st. 3 room house State st. Z. n.
Smith. Phone 42SJ. 29t3
Evening star., 1924-07-31
WANTED-sUBURBAN BOARD

N OR NEAR WASHINGTON-Coupe want
reasonable room and board; Chevy Chase pre-
ferrcd Address Box la1-M, Star Ofhce.
Evening star., 1924-07-31

WANTED TO LEASE
BY THE YEAR IN CHEVY
CHASE, MD, UNFJRNISH-
ED, HIGH-CLASS RESI-
DENCE, NINE TO TEN
ROOMS. GROUNDS AND
GARAGE. ADDRESS BON
137-M. STAR OFFICE. l.:
Evening star., 1924-07-31
WANTED TO RENT-HOUSES

SMALL HOUSE USFURNISHKD. BY col
PIE about 800 month: in or near Chevy Chasc
Address HOx l94-M. Star Office IL
Evening star., 1924-07-31
SALE-FARMS,

SMALL FRUIT AND POULTRY FARM, TO
high-class colored. IL miles from city; refer
ences required. Address Box COM, Star office.
BEAUTIFUL DAIRY FARM, MONTGOMERY
County, Md, fully equipped and stocked 156
acres, 10 miles from Washington, d. c.; good
buildings. silo. barns, dairy house, chicken
houses. etc; IL fine producing cows bull. hogs.
2 horses, tractor 1-ton truck, etc. Must be
sold at once; will sacrifice. Make Offer Mr..
BRAN, 1407 Mass. ave. NV. Frk. 3101. 2s
FARMS ACRES; 40 CLEAR, Is IN WOOD;
houses. barn. outbuldings, lake, running
water, Is 500; terms; 10 minutes from District
line. BRODT REALTY COMPANY, INC.
Evening star., 1924-07-31

o001 18th W.--LIvING ROOM. KITCHEN
cite. hath: from Aug. to Oct. 1. Apply ut
GOT
Evening star., 1924-07-31
STORE.

;433 GA AVE NW-FINE CORNER STORE
suitable for any line of business. Owner will
consider making Groom apartment on rear X
desired.
y. T.. RYoN CO. INC. 1923 ST. NJ $3.50
! ON X ST. S.W.-A FINE LARGE STORE
with cellar: suitable for any business; rent
reduced to $50.
PERCY II. RUSSELL CO..
Evening star., 1924-07-31

WELL FURNISHED APARTMENT OF TWO
rooms and bath; excellent and convenient 10.
cation; reasonable rental Apply janitor. 1870
Evening star., 1924-07-31
FOR RENT-sTOREs.

COR 18th AND WYOMING NV EN-
trance on Wyoming; large room. 13 Il x22 II
80 mo: for business. ofSCe studio Apply
232 Bond bldg. $40 to II :30 am
LARGE EXCELLENT LoCA
Evening star., 1924-07-31
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
COntfnUed,

THE SANTA ROSA-NICELY FURNISHED
housekeeping apt, rooms and bath with
every modern convenience; vacant, clean and
very desirable. Apply at office 17f2 18th st.
1903 18th NE, RROOKLAND-NEWLY FUR
nished apartment, two large rooms, with
Kitchen, breakfast alcove, bath. porch. ami
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07
NlzEZd9XRI[N..S!}l5|Q[JE{{jI s n " RI[N..S!}l5|Q[JE{jI

S"" snow-covered hill before" he
"isued. What does he know about
Steering or tobogganingY"
but Mr.. Bear wanted the front seat
anu so he told Mr.. Fox that IL he
"3uid let him sit there he would take
'"eih All over TO his house after the
party and make hot chicken SOUP, He
had some canned which he Thought
would taste very good on such cold
day.
ihat settled 1t for Mr.. Fox. "The
worst he can do is to tumble us off
IN the snow he said to himself, land
chicken soup Is worth that much"
SO Mr.. Bear took his seat and was
told how to steer. "Now hold on to
the rope with both paws and don't
let go Of 1t for anything. no matter
what happens. Hold on to that rope
and do not pull on one side more than
the other"
Huh, that is easy enough to do"
replied Mr.. Bear. catching hold of the
rope.
Are you readyT called Mr.. Coon,
who was to start the toboggan.
Let 'er go!" answered Mr.. Bear,
and of they went.
Now. Mr.. Squirrel sat on Mr.. Bears
shoulder. the wind blowing his tail
around 80 that 1t tickled Mr.. Bears
nose. He did not know what 1t was
In fact, he forgot 1t was winter. He
thought Of files and bees and other
bothersome bugs.
MIR. Bear forgot he was steering, too.
He let go with one paw to brush away
the thing that was tickling his nose,
and away went the toOoggan. riders
and all, into the snow.
Some rolled down the hill and
bumped into the stone wall at the bot
tom. Mr.. Bear was one of these. "Why
didn't you tell me there was bumper
ahead he scolded Mr.. Squirrel.
Bumper? There was no bumper.
You let go one side of the rope" said
Mr.. Squirrel.
well, n bee or something kept tick
| ling my nose" weakly argued Mr..
Bear. Anyway, my feet are cold and
in staying awake all winter"
I'VE wouldn't. either, If we had you
to steer u.s." said Mr.. Fox. But don't
forget that chicken soup. Mr.. Bear.
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07
Have You This Habit? =?
BY Margaret Morrison
A SPEAKING VOICE

things being equal" said
~ the great doctor that evening at
dinner, "a good speaking voice Is the
greatest asset n man or woman can
have. When | want to engage secre-
tary. ! always try to have my hrst IN
terview over the telephone. The sec
retary | have now | picked out from
five other young women who applied
all of them capable. mainly because
she speaks clearly and isn't nasal
Can pleasing voice be acquired
doctor?" asked his host, "or Is II JUST
n golden spoon that same people are
born with and others notT
Good voice production answered
the eminent specialist. putting down
his fork and speaking emphatically,
good voice production Is habit ana
can be acquired. l once had young
assistant" he went on. who purely
nv imitation and association with the
proup he was running with fell gradu-
ally into n sloppy way Of talking that
was very difficult to understand hhu
very unnttractIve. l finally had II OUT
with him; he saw my point-he was Il
fine fellow--and though 1t was strus-
gle he began to stand up straight opea
his mouth, shape his words get ms
voice forward. You'd be surprised IL
7 were to tell you his name; everyone
knows It these days.
The next morning at church 'he uoc,
-. host heard n sermon that stayed
in his memory for many days Inc
,massoce of that sermon was fine but
ho had heard the same thoughts many
- before without consciously carry
ing them about with MIN , a,.srma,n S'aa,
The difference in the impression i,,nh in"n'
lay In the voice of the speaNer , o,anr,y M
with no visible effort carrieu ,,e"''' ".,s
and quietly. He was quite uhuF"''''A'
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07
What t'sinaName?"
By MILDRED MARSHALL
Facts about your name; its history;
meaning; whence il was derived; sig
nifieanes; your lucky day. lucky jewel
NIURIEL

THE quantity demure Muriel is one
L of the oldest and most beloved of
English names. Its earliest form.
Meriel, is still in common usage
abroad. 1t signifies "myrrh,' the
precious perfume of early Biblical
days, and a special reverence attaches
to the name, since myrrh was one of
the gifts brought by the Wise Men to
the newborn Babe In the manger at
Bethlehem.
Seldom in the history Of etymology
has name preserved Its original iden-
tlty so faithfully as Murel. 1t has
suffered no change, since Meriel was
first taken from the Greek word mean.
Ing myrrh. Nor did it leave its native
heath to undergo transformation by
another language. No other country
has an equivalent even America trans
ported it intact.
The moonstone Is Muriers tails
manic gem. According to an old le-
pend, II will endow her with the purity
and beauty of the moonbeams which
the ancients believed were imprisoned
in the stone. 1t is likewise said to
give her the gift of prophetic vision
nhereby she may read the future. Sun
dov is her lucky day and her lucky
number. The corntlower is her special
bloom.
ia by wheeler Syndicate inc)
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07

You owe us something for dumping
us off, you know"
by the time Mr.. Bear reached home
his feet were so cold and sore that he
jumped right into bed and groaned for
the hot water bottle to be brought to
him, and 1t took the whole purity to
walt on him before they could get him
quiet.
Don't see how you can say there
Is any fun In the winter time" he
groancd.
There's wouldn't be-" replied Reddy
Fox. "lf you were around Now don't
you get out of that bed until spring."
As soon as Mr.. Bear made a sleepy
sound Mr.. Fox went into the pantry
and found the chicken soup and soon
everybody forgot and forgave Mr.. Bear
for tumbling them into the snow. "He
Is n good cook" said Reddy Fox, but
poor steerer. But 1t was your tail,
Mr.. Squirrel, that really caused the
trouble. You ought to shave It,"
20 by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate)
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07
MIR. BEAR WAKES UP

MIR. BEAR awoke from his nap one
AA winter, and peeping out of his
window saw the sun shining so bright
Iy he thought 1t must be spring.
Somehow i do not feel like get
Ing up" said he. but II the spring is
here ! must get up and set my house
In order"
When Mr.. Bear got outside he found
# was not ut all sprlngliKe, but cold,
and his raggity fur coat blew about
him. making him shiver and shake.
Hello. Mr.. Bear" called out Reddy
Fox, who was skiddlng through the
woods. what are you doing out this
time OF the year? Going to our to-
boggan party"
Mr.. Bear had no idea at all what
a toboggan party might be. but he
asked, Where is TT" just as II that
we're the very thing he got up for.
"Over the other side OF the woods"
replied Reddy Fox. "You had better
hurry. for everybody wants to get the
first ride"
Mr.. Bear said he guessed he would
trot right along with Reddy Fox, be-
cause things looked so strange all
covered with snow. "If had known
there was snow on the ground would
have stayed In bed" he said. IL
thought 1t was springtime. The sun
shone through the trees and there was
no snow around my house"
"Oh. you miss lot OF things sleep
will get up every winter after this, I
am certain, when you find out how
much fun II is to slide down hill" By
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07

He was telling his own beliefs in un-
strained. rightly placed tones that pro-
nounced slowly and distinctly. not gar
bled sounds, but well-rounded English
words.
1t Is of the universal habit of rum
ming our words and sentences together
into one confused tumble. or squeezing
our throats until our voices must come
forth through our noses, Of kissing and
splitting out our sounds, of bawling and
distortlng our faces that we must be.
ware.
HAVE YOU THIS HABIT?
% by Metropolitan Newspaper Service)
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07
ThreU Old Gems Auay

here's the best yarn that has come
out of a British drawing room for
some time. A great aristocrat and
political leader gave big dinner par
ty. All sorts Of people were there.
The wife of new-rich was sitting
opposite the wife of labor leader.
Somebody talked about jewelry.
Mrs. New-1eich spoke up:
Il clean my diamonds with am
monia, my rubies with Bordeaux
wine, my emeralds in Danzig brandy.
my sapphires in fresh milk. And you,
dear friends?"
So saying she turned condescend.
Ingly to the labor leaders wife.
"Oh, l don't clean mine." said the
latter silkily. when they are dirty
| simply throw them away."-Detrolt
News.
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07
The Dhy Of superst't'ons
Bu H. lRUlNG KING

In some parts Of Europe the pens .
ants Mt planting time leap hish III .he .he
a,r In the sown fields in order 'ha' .Ae
ere crops IS may grow high; in .o,%sn anS''f[ rlns
sower of wheat wears solutn Aa Q
in order that the grain may naru nnsd
rich. golden color and slSne, n,onr mrSp the
IN n white rag. is placed among .,n ."d =
90 nabhar res in order that they may n.ao ~
un" white and hard; while In su',a M ,no,r
w.. w. rice is sown by women win ' ~.
ho,- @ hanging loose in order ,na' have @
nareoi nnre may grow luxuriantly and nave
long stalks. .,,o. might
Instances Of similar praell.eS u All
=. multiplied almost lndehnlte,y ',S,,,xe a.
oe . ,nheritances from the prln ,n into
~ .ss nersIstence of primitive mage mas.e sIde @
.ne .,' rr,wentleth century, suoslsl,ns ,.,,,re, %
,ne u, eide with colleges of asr,sa .,.,
p' s@ sr h, Mcc,ur. Newspaper s'n'''A
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07
PLANTING PEPPERS

0lD-FASHIONED farmers in some
sections of the country will assure
'ou That II you want TO have your pep
wt plants do well you should nave
aem set out by red-headed person
same thing II you grow the plants
rom the seed-get red-haired per-
"a to SOW the seed. Some say q
Suck'tempered. irritable person. even
u ne Is not red headed. will DO AZ
seL This is a clear case Of sympa.
Aetc magic applied to agriculture ana
Ae application Of sympathetic magic
", agriculture is not only one OF the
"uest' II not the very Oldest. phases
" inc mental development OF primi'
~s man, but Is ore which exists IN
- FORM of various superstitions oil
"" thA world today.
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07
To Cure Insomnia

Insomnia victims have found strange
cures, such as counting imaginary
sheep passing through gate, but an
inn keeper in Europe, when she dis
covers one Of her guests has not slept
well. turns his bed SO it will face in
another direction. She maintains from
her long experience In catering to the
comfort of, travellers that some are
EAST and Westers," while others are
North and Southers," or "West and
Easters,' when it comes to sleeping.
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07

the time Mr.. Bear got to the top Of
the hill with Reddy Fox he knew all
about Il toboggan party and he was so
anxious to get n ride on the long sled
that he nudged and pushed everybody
TO get Il seat.
Let him sit in 'front.'" said Mr..
Squirrel. ''He is good and strong and
can steer. "I'll sit on his shoulder
and keep n lookout ahead for bump
ers."
Mr.. Coon was there looking very
comfortable in his winter furs, and
he said he did not mind at all sitting
on the end. III anything happens"
he thought, II can jump or
Mr.. Possum said he would sit any
where, he wasn't fussy. But Mr.. Fox
was not so willing to have the front
seat taken by Mr.. Bear. He never
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07

corrected Immediately. Thin. dry.
wispy or fading hair is quickly invigo-
rated. taking on new strength, color
and youthful beauty. "Danderine" is
delightful on the hair; a refreshing,
stimulating tonic-not sticky or greasy |!
Any drug ore.-Advertisement.
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07
A LINE o. CHEER
BY John kendrick Bangs.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
BLIND

T KNEW a solemncholy feller
l Who dwelt SO much down in
his cellar
He never knew the light ecstatic
That glorifed his dusty attic.
He lived 30 much in thoughts OF
doom he
Deemed life n dungeon dark and
gloomy.
And in the darkness ever cropping
Lost all the gifts of Joyous
hoping
That waited for him mid the
glories
That flooded all the upper stories.
10 by Mcclure Newspaper syndicateD
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07
A Cornwall Tradition.

In Cornwall there Is tradition
that King Arthur still lives In the
form Of raven, and that one Gay
ne will be changed back to man
again, and all England will ring once
more with his fame.
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07
cuticura Soap for the Complexion.

CutIeura Soap Tor the Complexion.
Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment now and then as
needed to make the complexion clear,
scalp clean and hands soft and white.
Add to this the fascinating, fragrant
Cuticura Talcum, and you have the
Cuticura Toilet Trio.-Advertiseme
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07
Nine-Count 'Em

Insurance Clerk-Here's a woman
who wants her pet cat insured.
Managerial right, but tell her
she'll have to take out policy on each
one of the cats lives.-Boston Tran
script.
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07
Feline

Here's snappy bit Of dialogue TO
ported by ChaDarral:
Flora-What were you and Jack do
ing in the conservatory last eveningf
Dora.-Now just because you smell
rat you don't have to be catty.-
Boston Transcript.
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07
THAT'S RIGHT.

THAT'S RIGHT.
S h g: There'c
lots of other girls
in the world be-
sides me, you
know.
He: Yes. but 1
can't afford to
spend as much
money on all OF
them to find out
II they'll have me
as I have on you.
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07
GIRLS! HAIR GROWS
THICK AND BEAUTIFUL
se-Cent "0anderine" Does Wonders for
lifeless, Neglected Hair.

A gleamy mass
Of luxuriant hair
full of gloss, lus-
ter and life short
ly follows a genu-
inc toning up Of
neglected scalps
with dependable
"Danderine."
Falling h a ir,
itching scalp and
the dandruf is
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07
Guess Again

Teacher-Jilnmy, why don't you
wash your face? / can see what you
had for breakfast this morning.
Jimmy-What was 1t?
Teacher-Egg!
Jimmy-That's wrong; l ate egg
yesterday.
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07

How is it one never sees tacks on the
Iloor but always steps on them in his
bare feet.
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07
"CASCARETS" FOR LIVER
AND BOWELS-1Oc A BOX

Cures Biliousness, Constipation, Sick
Headache, Indigestion. Drug stores. ADV.
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07
u,.h... and Lowest Tide.

Highest anu I0 =. =, .ho
The highest and lowest ti"e y. -,
oceun occurs on the eastern coas. "
%oro scotia in the Bay OF Fnna''
Nv NV" ronce Of the tide Is 80 feet
..n. ,n, 10 II rises at high tide to
,"'a,t % NJ o. feet above mean sea iese'
and at low tide drops :" 20 iee' '
low sea level
The Dolores star., 1924-03-07

Charming Alma Bennett, the movie"
star, was born in Seattle, WASH, in
April, 1905. She was educated In San
Francisco. Miss Bennett Is So feet
tai; weighs 11e pounds. She has dark
brown hair and brown eyes. Her ia.
vorite recreations are swimming. dan.
cling, golf. She plays the violin.
Evening star., 1924-09-28

culate, and tried to center his mind
on a cartoon at the top of the sport
ing page.
The car turned another corner and
again the woman next to Coates
worth swayed against his shoulder
1t made him feel unpleasantIy cold
blooded. And the car was horrible
horrible.
For the fifth time he looked at the
pictures in the comic strip. There
was a begSar in the second picture
and the wavering image of Mr.. Lacy
persistentiy inserted itself in the beg
gars place.
"Once," thought Coatesworth. The
helped my father. Perhaps If he
hadn't my own life would have been
different from what it has been. But
Lacy could afford it then-and !
can't"
To force out the picture of Mr..
Lacy, Coatesworth tried TO think of
Jaqueline. He said to himself over
and over that he would have been
sacrificing Jaqueline to a played out
man who had his chance and failed.
never before.
1t occurred to him that perhaps he
| ought, after all, to give the woman
his seat-her last sway toward him
had been Il particularly tired sway.
II he were sure she was an older
woman-but the texture OF her dress
as it brushed his hand gave somehow
the impression that she was a young
girl. He did not dare look up to see.
He was afraid of the piteous appeal
that might look out of her eyes il
they were old eyes or the sharp con-
tempt If they were young.
For the next five minutes his mind
worked in i vague suffocated way