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Evening star., 1926-12-14
$4,000 DAMAGES ASKED.
Suits Grow Out of Alleged Injury
by Washing Machine.

The Maytag Co. of Iowa and the
Washington Maytag co. were sued
today in the District Supreme Court
for damages totaling $4,000 by Mrs.
A. Roberta Buchly and her husband,
William S. Buchly. for injuries al
legged to have been sustained by the
wife. Mrs. Buchly declares she lost
a part Of her scalp when her hair
caught in the wringer of an electric
washing machine, left for trial at
her home by an agent OF the defend
ants, June "a last. She places her
damage at $4,000 while the husba nd
asks $50, 900 for the loss of her serv-
ices and for the expense incident to
her injuries.
Through Attorney Frank T.. Elder
the claim is made that the machine
was equipped with a defective emer-
gency lever, which failed to stop the
wringer when her hair had become
entangled in it.
Evening star., 1926-12-14

The first authentic allusion to lead
pencils occurs in a work by Conrad
GeSner of Zurich written in 1866.
Evening star., 1926-12-14
Rites for A. J. Smith.

Funeral services Tor Andrew Jack
son Smith. Civil War veteran and
father Of Homer Smith. who died at
his residence, 69G Longfellow street.
on saturday. 'were held at the
Smithfield Baptist Church. Smithfield.
pa, Yesterday afternoon. lie had lived
in washington two and a half years,
after retiring from business at Smith
Aeld.
Evening star., 1926-12-14
Huge Waterspout in Azores.

LISBON, Portugal. December IA
US.-Extensive damage has been
caused by an enormous waterspout
which burst over st. NIichaels Island,
in the Azores. Roads and houses were
destroyed. Reports received from the
island today mentioned no casualties.
Evening star., 1926-12-14
FIRE IN F STREET STORE.
Water and Smoke Do Principal
Damage in Night Blaze.

Fire was discovered on the first
floor of 919 r street, place Of business
of the Hudson Cloak and Suit Co.,
last night. Twelve companies of fire.
men responded to the alarm and soon
had the flames under control.
Water and smoke damage estimated
at $4,000 resulted. Origin of the fire
was not determined
Evening star., 1926-12-14
Indiana Man Asks
Repeal of 18th
commandment
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
congressman usually take their
constituents seriously. but it re-
mains to be seen whether Repre-
sentative Elliott OF ConnersVille,
Ind. will attempt to carry out O.
request shouted in his ear while
waiting for a train to Washington.
AS related by Mr.. Elliott, Abe
Owens or Connersville touched him
on the shoulder as he was about
to board train and beloved:
II wish you would please repeal
that damn eighteenth command
ment."
Evening star., 1926-12-14

f. J. Stebbing. legislation; Charles a.
Benner. water and sewers; II. G.
Purdy. zoning: Frazier White. streets
and sidewalks: George II. Stevens,
Evening star., 1926-10-28
CONSTITUTING OF RUM
SHIP PACT UNLIKELY
Unnecessary, Attorney for Gov
ernment Says, in Hearing
of Quadra Case.

By the Associated Press.
Developments in the Supreme
Court yesterday during oral argument
in the Quadra case from California
indicated the courG might dispose of
the question of the legality of the
prosecution of officers and crew of the
British rum runner without constru-
ing the 1924 treaty with Great
Britain under which the ship was
seized. This treaty gave the United
States the right to board British YES
sells within one hours sailing distance
of our coast.
Solicitor General Mitchell. in pre-
Senting the case for the Government,
insisted construction of the treaty,
for which counsel for George Ford
and others convicted in the case con-
tended. was not necessary. Mitchell
said the British vessel Quadra was be-
ing operated out of Vancouver as one
of a fleet engaged in selling liquor
off the California Coast and that there
could be no doubt Of the authority
for prosecution by the Federal Gov
ernment of all those engaged in the
enterprise.
Counsel for the petitioners argued
that the case required construction
Of the British treaty, holding the
agreement authorized this country to
take into American courts only the
question as to whether the vessel
should be confiscated, and gave no
right to proceed against the crew.
Under questioning, counsel for the
Quadra contended the crew and cargo
Of the vessel must be released. He
also asserted the Quadra was out
side the jurisdiction of the United
States.
Apples grown in Canada this year
would fill nearly 100000 barrels.
Evening star., 1926-10-28
SHR|NERS GREET
THEIR POTENTATE
David w. CroSland Here for
Annual "Stag Night" at
Big Auditorium.

David w. Crosland, imperial po-
tentate of the Mystic Shrine, and
Mrs. Crosland, arrived at Union Sta.
tion this morning, accompanied by
l.. B. Steuart, imperial outer guard,
who went to Altoona, Pa, to escort
them to Washington.
The party was met at the station
by a committee from the Wash
ington order of Shriners and was
accompanied to the Raleigh Hotel,
where Mr.. and Mrs. Crosland will
stay while in this city. The imperial
potentate's visit to Washington at
this time is his official visitation to
Almas Temple. and while here he
will be entertained by members of
that temple.
This afternoon, Mr.. Crosland is to
be received by the President, while
the Almas Legion Of Honor acts
as escort. Immediately after the re-
ception at the White House Mr.
Crosland will visit the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier upon which he
will lay a wreath.
The visitor then will go to Alex
andria. where he will inspect the
George Washington Memorial. in
company with Illustrious Potentate
Charles d. Shackelford and members
Of Almas Temple. The party
will return to Washington at S
o'clock
Mr. Crosland will be guest of hon
or at the annual stag night" enter
tainment to be held tonight at the
Washington Auditorium by AL
mas Temple. The program for this
event has not been announced by
James c. Hovle, chairman of the
entertainment committee, who de
clares that there will be several sur
prise features.
Evening star., 1926-10-28
Richmond Store Bankrupt.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
RICHMOND. Va, October 28-The
Globe, one Of the oldest clothing
establishments in the city. has been
placed in bankruptcy on petition of
the stockholders. The concern was
located on the principal retail street
Of the city and had been for years
enjoying a very large trade, the news
OF the decision of the directors COM
ing unexpectedly. The firm has
liabilities of $57719 and assets of
S57 ,O59. Practically all of the indebt-
edness is unsecured. The action of
the firm was voluntary, the statement
being made that it was unable to meet
its obligations.
Evening star., 1926-10-28

D Silk Afternoon Dresses,
S.; were $3.50. Of fiat
crepes and satins in shades
of navy, black and green.
Misses sizes only, 16 to 20.
DOWN STAIRS STORE
Evening star., 1926-10-28
RUSSIAN SHEPHERDS PUT
ON TRADE UNION BASIS
Million Affected by Order Giving
Them Insurance, Shorter Day
and Other Advantages.

By the Associated Press.
MOSCOW, Russia, October 2s.-For
the first time in history the shepherds
and cowherds OF Russia have been
placed on a trade union basis.
The Soviet government today direct
ed that hereafter employers must pro-
vide shepherds with social insurance,
free lodging, shorter working day.
and, in the event of illness, food, medi-
cine and clothing for one month. The
owners are forbidden to exploit the
shepherds or curtail their wages for
minor infractions.
The new trade union Is expected
TO embrace about 100000 persons.
Evening star., 1926-10-28
ENDS LIFE WITH GAS.
Aurora Heights Man Found With
Feet on Stove.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CLARENDON, Va, October 28.-
James NJ. Carpenter, "A years old. of
Aurora Heights sealed up all the
cracks in the kitchen of his home,
319 Villa road. yesterday, turned on
five burners of the gas stove, pulled
up chair and took a seat, placing
his feet on the stove. He was found
in this position by his wife, dead
from inhaling the fumes.
Worry over not being able prop
erly to care for his wife and two
small children is given as the prob
able cause Of his act. Dr. H. B.
Swain, county coroner, issued a GER
tificate of suicide.
Evening star., 1926-10-28

A. ABELM.AN. 1909 Ga. Ave. NV.
ALPHA HARDWARE CO.,
SO6 Bladensburg Rd. Ne
ATLANTIC HARDWARE co.
G. q. BRADLEY". Bethesda, Md.
BROOKLAND HARDWARE CO..
W 3G CaSnEYM. SIT M iias 18th st. NV.
CARR BROS. 8 BOSWELL.
Hyattsyille. Md.
GEO. NJ. CASPER.
1913 y. G. Ave. Sc.
COLUMBIA HARDWARE co,
Columbia Pike. Arlington. Va.
L q. DACY. 2Jl6 Wis. Ave.
ID. DEL XECCHIO.
I434 Fla. Ave. NE.
II, F. DISMER. 3IeI 14th st. NV.
j. r. FORSYTH co. Front Royai. Wa.
z. FRAGER. IIl5 Pa Ave. Sc.
4. GORDON. 22I2 I4th ST. NV.
44th St Hunt PI. NE.
r. d. GRIND. North Beach. Nd.
Evening star., 1926-10-28
Part Wool Double
BLANKETS, $3.95

We're $4.95. so in the wanted block
plaids in rose, blue, lavender. tan and
gray, with borders. Edges are bound
with sateen to match.
1890 Sheets, 75c; were 81. Good grade
seamless bleached sheeting. Deep hens.
Soiled.
Turkish and Huck Towels, 15c; were Csc.
250 that have become slightly soiled
Odds and Ends of Soiled Fancy Pieces,
35c. Such as Scarfs and Center Pieces
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Bedroom Furniture Greatly Reduced

l Solid Walnut Bedroom
Chair, with cane seat and
back. Was ST. Now $3.50
1 Combination Walnut and
Gun1wood Double Bow=fOot
Bed, French walnut finish.
Was $50. Now .. $50
1 Simmons Double Metal Bed
with cane panel; ivory fn-
ish. Was $3.50. Now. SOS
2 Woven wire Twin bed
Springs, for bow-foot bed.
Were $l2. Now. .$S.7S
Bedroom Furniture Section. Seventh
floor.
1 Combination Walnut and
Gumwood China Cabinet.
Was $45. Now &C.,. $31.5O
Living Room Furniture. Seventh
i0C~
Evening star., 1926-10-28

Is Silk Afternoon Dresses,
S.; were $3.50 and $40.
Flat crepe, satin and crepe
de chine, in navy, black
and green. Sizes "a to A.
Evening star., 1926-10-28

10 Hip Skirts, $l.95; were
$4.95 and $5.95. OF serge
and flannel in shades OF
tan, rust, blue and navy.
Sizes 80, 32 and "a.
DOWN STAIRS STORE
Evening star., 1926-10-28

IS Sports Wool Dresses and
Jersey Dresses, $5; were
$40 and $i6.50. Jersey
dresses in straightline
models. Sizes 10 TO 20 and
36 to ~.
Evening star., 1926-10-28
DISTRIBUTORS

FRED NJ HAAS.
zoos X. I. Ave. NE.
@. w. HENRY. 1850 22nd St. NV.
w. J. HOYLE. 0lney. Nd
IDEAL HDWE. Co..
b. KRUGER. 2OIO 18th NV.
s. II. LANDY s. son. 1880 Ga Av3.
LEADBEATER DRUG CORPORATION.
T. AfAfhf:2is II. LE2GyiTz. Rockville, Nd;
GEO. L. AYHEW. IS47 9TH NV.
s.dIicS kins S.; no Alszsparis. sp, i cCa ya.
Mo6Rf / CilN Co. eel6 4th NE.
MT. PLEASANT HARDWARE CO.
3IGO Mt. Pleasant st. NV.
O'DONNFLL PAINT CO..
PETWaRTH HARDWARE CO.
sea Cpshur st. NV.
POTOMAC HARDWARE CO.,
Colonial Beach. Va.
Evening star., 1926-10-28
Every Need
Phone Main 1903

L. RAILERSON. 1908 P St. NV.
Fl f. g scESfi5Ek. ktfT 4s 1s s01dGit RaG ST. kd dsw
SERVICE HARDWARE CO..
S,,5II0 45I0 18th St, pNSW;pr
E. NJ. SHREVE. Cherrydale, Va.
I. STAMLER. 36t6 Saith st. NE.
STEMBI,ER & FORD.
Capitol Heights, Md.
!. S. TAM0RRIA. 900 Pa. Ave. Sc.
A.. r. TH0MSEN. Clarendon, Va.
HARRY o. TROWBRIDGE.
kensingt0n. Md.
l. TTRVJII.E. 1896 Conn. Ave. NV.
UNIVERSITY HARDWARE CO.,
1904 Wis. Ave NV.
Fl. F. WALLS. 100 18th st. Sc.
WARRENT0N SUPPLY CO.,
WaTentOn, Va.
r. l.. WATKINS.
MINI. Ave. and Sheriff Rd. NE.
r. L. WATKINS. Seat Pleasant. Nd.
y. WFINRERG, $50 4Hs St. SW.
MAX ZEVIN. I74e 18th st. NV.
Evening star., 1926-10-28
SILKS REDUCED, Csc

200 yards Pongees, Striped Broadcloth
and Chinese Damasks, Csc yard: was 81.
200 yards Printed Radiums In dots and
all-over designs. All good colors, CSC.
Were $1.35.
Evening star., 1926-10-28
BOYS Wear Reduced

Boys Sweaters, Special, 81. 40 cotton
slip-over Sweaters in good colors. Sizes
26 to 36.
Boys Corduroy Pants, Special, 81 pair.
Sizes to 16 years.
Boys Blouses, 55c; were ssc. 5s in good
selection of styles, fast colors, sizes 6 to
16 years.
Boys Suits, $1.15; were $1.e5. 16 in sizes
to years. Remarkable values for this
Friday only.
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ute. Then he dropped into his
chair beside her.
II think I'll stay il you don't
mind" he said pleasantly. He
smiled as he took out his cigaret
case.
A Poor Subterfuge
Have one?" he asked Peggy.
He knew that she never
smoked, but he wanted to say
something to startle her out of
her somber thoughts. He could
see that she was on the verge
of tears.
An hour later Peggy and Peter
stood on the sidewalk outside the
Tangerine Gardens and watched
Ranny's roadster carry him and
Elsie Leopold away.
When even it's tail light had
vanished, Peggy climbed YEARLY
into Peters car and sat beside
him without saying a word all
the way back to The Nest.
"I won't see her again If / can
help it," Peter groaned.
For a full year he kept that
promise.
Peggy forgot all about Peter
the minute she left him.
Wrapped in her own dark
thoughts about Ranny, she ran
up the stairs to The Nest.
Mrs. Pigeon. with a faded red
shawl around her shoulders, met
her at the door with the baby
in her arms. Her plump old
face was creased with worry.
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1.-THE baby's been real sick
since you left, Mis- Phelps" she
said, and Peggy's heart seemed
to stop.
Peggy flew to the telephone
and called first DIR. Buz2ard and
then Aunt Agony. She rushed
into the bathroom and turned
on the hot water in the tub.
She took a pair of wooden
blankets out of the linen closet
and laid them over a sizzling
radiator.
When DIR. Buzzard arrived at
The Nest, 80 minutes later, she
han given Junior a steaming bath,
and his-feve was not so high
as 1t had been. But he was out
of his head, and he whimpered
in a voice like a sick little
animals cry.
She blamed herself for going
away and leaving him for three
hours. Queer, that feeling she
had had, that she shouldn't leave
him.
Fears He's Going to Die
Nonsense DIR. Buzzard
snapped out at her when she be-
gan to reproach herself for, leav.
ing the baby. Children get these
feyers in a minute and get over
them just as quickly. A tooth
may cause a fever, but in Juniors
case think it's just a cold on
his chest. Not much of cold,
either"
II know he's going to die. I
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But it was Ranny. who an
swersd her.
/, 'tOf course he'G not going 20
die! Control yourself" he said.
grufny. Yours Just nervous.
that's al. Better come to bed"
He went there himself.
Presently Aunt Agony stretched
her thin body on the davenport
ana dozed, too.
But Peggy sat all night on the
edge OF the baby's small bed with
one OF his hot little hands In
hers. Toward morning she fell
When she woke M Il was light.
The baby was not 90 feverish
as he had been. and he was In
what Aunt Agony called "a beau.
tiful sleep" when she tiptoed IN
to look at him..
Your husband just left for the
office" she added. bitterly.
At Q o'clock Ranny telephoned
II left my watch and q lot Of i'm.
portant papers on my chiffonier,' .
he told Peggy. Get cab and
bring 'em right down to the office,
win your
ITO Be Continued Tomorrow.
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know my little baby's going to
die" she moaned, buryiag her
face in the old doctors sleeve.
He patted her shoulder and
told her that Junior was in no
danger at all. 40 II he were try
ing to soothe a frightened child.
When Aunt Agony finally ar.
rived she brought whole cara
van load of sick room supplies
with her. The taxi driver came
toiling upstairs carrying a quilt, a
large rubber sheet, two hot water
bottles, a first-aid kit, and an old
doctor book" that had belonged
to Grandma Starr.
"Idave you given him any cas-
tor OLE" demanded Aunt Agony,
with q warlike look. She tossed
flowers danced wildly.
mo, and he doesn't need any.
either!" DR.. Buzzard came back
at her. HE needs just what he's
getting-a good sleep"
Aunt Agony opened her black
silk bag with smart click and
took out the bottle Of castor oil
she had just bought at an all-night
drug store. She shook 1t in DIR.
Buzzard's surprised face.
"I reared Peggy on thisg" she
said grilnly. II reared her on it,
and look at her! Look at herr
The old doctor did look at Peg
gy, then, and he winked, too.
Peggy, depend upon you to see
that your aunt doesn't give the
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HERE'S FOXY GRANDPA'S STORY

In, swan to the boat, climbed up
and, taking the oars. pulled the
boat away from the danger to
which 1t was surely carrying
finder.
Good boy" I shouted. and
waited by the side of the dock
for Bobby to row in.
Good thing ] had on the bath
Ing suit, Foxy Grandpa " said
Bobby. Wasn't it,"
quite agreed, because finder
had eaten up every bit Of Bobby's
trousers except the buttonsi
That night when Bunny came
home-he had been attending the
Annual Rabbits Summer Outing
of that district-we told Inn
about the narrow escape which
finder had had. He just shook
his head and said:
"You had better change his
name to Captain Kidd, If he con-
tinues to follow the sea and take
other peoples property like .
regular, pirate
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with her. Peggy and I had din.
ner with her down town tonight.
and you might tell your frieEd,
Sarah Wilk, that her brother was
along, too"
Aunt Agony's eyebrows almost
vanished in her hair with sur.
prise.
rs that true, Peggy she
asked. She didn't take Rannyss
word on anything.
Peggy nodded.
She's a great friend Of
Peggy,s," Ranny added, stretch
ing the truth almost to the break
ing point. But. Peggy let him
tell his lie.
Suddenly she didn't care
whether Ranny was In love with
Elsie Leopold or not. She didn't
care whether he told the truth
to Aunt Agony or to anybody
elsel
Nothing mattsred very much to
her just now but the little
baby that lay, breathing 50 loud
~, In his tiny room-the little
baby that was her 3lesh and
Ranny's. her spirit and Ranny'a.
ooh, you don't think he's going
to die?' she asked piteousiy OF
Aunt Agony
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NOU Continue

cgHORTLY after midday Jill walk
~ ed pensively down the street
toward the little restaurant known
e. the Corner House. One thing
1t least was certain; she had
done with the Ajax Co. for ever.
She determined in her own mind
that she had done with Mr..
Hetheredge, too, though his ap-
pearance there was still q mys'
terry to her.
she was wondering what had
R,acorne az MafaIda, and felt more
and more worried about ner every
moment. Jill was conscious how
ear apart her sisters life lay
from her own. tor they had only
lived together In the alley Tor
five months; before that Jill nad
lob IN Long Island City WINE
MafaIda had lived in Brooklyn
with 4 decrepit elderly relative,
now dead. Maffie seemed to
have run wild altogether. Jill
FELT an intense desire to help and
protect her sister. If Mafalda
would only allow 1t. She had q
deep and unselfish love Tor MAI
lie.
JfII's conscience had been sorely
pricked BY Maffie's sudden and
passionate counter-attack On the
previous evening. She also felt
4 little frightened. Jill wondered
how much Mafalda knew about
those harmless and commonplace
meetings with .Heatheredge. She
was not aware that Maffie really
knew nothing about them except
3 stray word that her friend Milly
Rees had let faI, a scrap OF Cos
sip picked up by the wayside.
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. baby a drop Of anything tonight.
/ think he'll be alright in the
morning" he said. Anyway, I'll
drop around and see.
He picked up his bag and start.
ed away with a cheerful Good.
night to your
At the door he bumped into
Ranny, who was stupidity trying
to find the keyhole.
Whats the matter? Baby
sick?" Ranny asked, as he took
off his coat in the tiny hallway
and hung 1t up. His voice was
thick and it seemed hard for him
to talk clearly.
Peggy wished that there was
some way of getting him off to
bed without letting Aunt Agony
see him in this state.
But Aunt Agony was all primed
for him.
"'IIah!" she snorted. 80 you're
here! Better late than never
Ell? Well, you're a fine one,
aren't your"
Ranny looked at her and then
lounged across the room for a
cigarette from the mantel shelf.
He struck match to 1t lazily be.
fore he answered her.
Clever CamOufIage
~ don't know what you're talk
ing about" he said, then, with.
out looking at her. eff you mean
that I was with Miss Leopold
this afternoon I admit that / was
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An EngrOssing
and Thrilling
Mystery

startling fashion. He was very
white. he looked agaast and horri-
fled. He waa not looking at Jili
at All; he was staring straight past
her a. though he saw ghost.
Jill turned. Standing within 70
feet Of them was her sister Ma
falda. she was watching them
both.
Mafalda's eyes were blazing.
The scarlet lips were drawn back
from her small. white teeth. and
she moved slowly toward them,
.'so!o she said IN voice jill
hardly recognized what are
you doing here with my hus.
band!''
JIM was psfrtfied. For q mo-
ment she thought her sister had
gone crazy.
Husband gaspsd
jill, what do you mean? Hus-
band? Mr.. Heatheredge. : e.
'FTeatheredge." said Mafalda.
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Terry Parker drew back from
her. gasping faintly Hs looked
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came clear to Jill. He was not
explaining at all. He was MAX
ing love to her. The strangest
thing was that, though so skill.
fully done, his appeal left her
perfectly cold, for it puzzled her.
Terry stopped. Though obtuse
in some things, he had quick In
stincts; he saw that she did not
understand. lie dared go no
farther In that direction; he saw
that only the most direct and
open appeal could help him IL he
desired this rl-and he desired
her more than anything that had
ever come into his Iife-he must
offer her marriage.
His eyes dwelt upon her hun.
grily, his pulses were beating, his
lips dry. He knew there was
danger, a possible obstacle, but
he did not believe that 1t could
hold him nor that its conse.
quences could ever reach him;
Terry never allowed the thought
OF danger to stand between him
and his goal.
"Jill," he said quietly, 81 love
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Mafalda had never even seen
them together.
His Appeal
Jill remembered Cecil Heather.
edges earnest appeal for meet.
ing, and his promise Of an ex.
plantation 1t had been present
in her mind, waking and sleeping,
ever since. She had told herself
q dozen times that she would not
keep the appointment. And yet
here she was, close upon the
agreed time.
Jill walked past the Corner
House, quickening her pace. with
face averted.
She had scarcely passed the
door when . tall figure came out
and overlook her.
Miss seaton!" said a voice
quietly.
jim turned. Cecil Heatheredge
raised his hat.
you were. not going to pass me
by, were your" he pleaded. do.
please come in. There is some
thing that must say to you"
Jill looked at him.
Very WELL" she said. She &C.
companied him to the restaurant.
He held open the door for her.
The Corner House bore q deserted
aspect; it, trade did not begin
seriously till $50. Heatheredge
turned into a little alcove aside
from the main room, containing
two tables. He ordered lunch,
consulting Jill deferentially, and
demanding the best the little
place could afford. AS soon as
they were alone he became conf.
dental. His eyes sought Jill's
and he lowered his voice.