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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber. Of Washington, D. C.. has OBJ.
tanned from the Orphans Court of Mont.
gomery county. Md. letters Of administra.
ton on the personal estate OF
ROOSEVELT PROCTOR,
late OF Montgomery county. deceased
All persons having claims AGAINST the
said deceased are hereby warned TO
exhibit the same. with vouchers thereof
to the subscriber on or befo the
9Th day Of October. 1929; otherwise
they may. by law. be excluded from al
dement, OF said estate. All persons in
deoted TO said estate are requested to
make Immediate payment. Given under
my hand this 3rd day Of April. 1929.
WILLIAM PROCTOR.
Administrator,
1855 First Street. S. w.,
apr S-ot Washington, D. C.
w To buy old iron. rubber, rags
metal OF all kinds. etc. Good price delivered
az Derwood. Also for sale, good truck,
In fine condition.
SAMUEL COHEN.
ieo slim Derword, Md.
FOR SALE 81 ..,.. ., ,.., ,..,
dwelling house, all necessary outbuildipes
and nice young orchard, on the road
leading from Potomac to Travilah. Rea.
sonable price for quick sale.
MARTHA E. BUTT.
nov io-Em' Rockville. Nd
RoF RENT Farm ., .ho., as ...,. .,
miles from Rockville. Nd. Apply to
VIM. H. TALBOT.
apr l2-3 Rockville. Md.
For SALE Sow and pig. and n.,..,,,.
hog.
CHARLES VEIRS,
may lust Rockville. Md.
A RE you WORKING STEADY
Z Learn
barber trade, quick. Big demand; easy To
earn, Write Tri-City Barber Schools, SIT
E. Baltimore ST.. Baltimore. Md.
FOR RLNT.
A house In West End PARK
located on Luckett Avenue. An
,ly at No. % Iowa Circle. N. w., (3rd floor,
OF information.
MRS. S. C. McGRAW.
feb 1881 Washington. o. c.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
Trustees Sale
OF
IMPROVED RESIDENCE PROPERTY
NEAR GAITHERSBURG,
Montgomery County. Maryland.

BY virtue Of the power and authority
vested in Us by a decree Of the Circuit
Court for Montgomery County, as a Court
OF Equity. passed on the 10Th day of July.
1928. in cause therein depending wherein
Ada V. Higdon is plaintiff and John T. Hie-
don and others are defendants, the same
being No. 504l Equity. consolidated with
cause wherein Ernest C. Gartner is plaintiff
and Ada v. Hiedon and others are defend
ants. No. SOAP Equity. 10 said Court, the
undersigned will on
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
ORDER or PUBLICATION.
Edmund W. Wetteneel, Plaintiff,
vs..
Margaret G. Wetteneel. Defendant,
ln the Circuit Court for MONTGOMERY county
as Court Of Equity. No. 5433 EQUITY.

10 the Circuit Court for MONTGOMERY county.
as Court OF Equity. No. 5433 EQUITY.
Ihe object OF this bill Is TO procure a
divorce vinculo matrimoni by the plain
tin from the defendant.
The bill states in substance as follows;
That he is a resident Of Bethesda. in
montgomery county. In the State of Mary
land. and has been for more than two Yeas
Immediately preceding the filing Of this suit
mat the defendant is a nonresident of
sag county and State, residing in the city
OF birmingham. In the State Of Alabama.
That he and the defendant were law
fully married on the 18th day Of October,
in the year 1928. in the City + Washing
ton. In the District Of Columbia.
That there were no children born as re-
suit OF said marriage.
That the plaintiff believes and charles
that the defendant on the 18th day Of
February. In the year 1929, committed
the crime OF adultery at Bethesda, 10 Mont
somefy county. In the State Of Maryland
with a man whose name is unknown.
mat your orator has not lived or coha bited
with the defendant since learning Of her
intdelity, and that the said separation of
sa'N PShNaSo hoo OCCu CUutluuOuS ana u0-
interrupted ever since, is deliberate and
hnal, and beyond any reasonable expec-
tations Of reconciliation.
| To the end. therefore
Il is thereupon this 23rd day of April
/ A. d. 1929, ordered by the Circuit Court
for MONTGOMERY County, that the plaintiff
BY causing copy Of this order to be in.
serted IN some newspaper printed. and
published in Montgomery county, Mary.
land. once week for four successive weeks
before the 9Th day Of May, A. D, 1929
giving notice to the defendant of the object
and substance Of this bill, warning her &c
be and appear in this court In person, or
by solicitor, on or before the l4th day Of
June, A. d. 1929, to show caus., if any
she may have, why decree should not be
passed as prayed.
PRESTON B. RAY, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
PRESTON B RAY.
apr Zo-td Clerk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17

10 the Circuit Court for MONTGOMERY county,
as Court Of Equity. No. 4Sl5 Equity.
Ordered this 9th day OF May, A. D.
1923. by the Circuit Court for Montgomery
county. as Court Of Equity, that the Audi
tors Sacond Report filed in the above en-
titled cause. be ratified and confirmed, un-
less cause 10 the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 9th day Of June next
Provided copy Of this order be inserted
in some newspaper published in said Mont.
somery county. once In each Of three sue
cessive weeks before the said 9th day Of
June, 1929.
PRESTON B. RAY, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
PRESTON B. RAY.
may lI-td Clerk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
Order Nisi.

In re deed Of trust from George N. Kohler
and n. B. kohler. her husband, to Harry
b. Pitts and Robert E. Mccormick, Trus-
tees.
In the Circuit Court for MONTGOMERY county,
as Court Of Equity. No. 1891 Equity.
Ordered this 23rd day of April. A. ID.
1929. by the Circuit Court for Montgomery
county. as Court of Equity. that the sale
made by Harry B. Pitts and Robert e.
Mccormick, Trustees. to Walter F. Weide.
and reported in the above entitled cause
be ratified and confirmed, unless cause
10 the contrary thereof be shown on or
before the 18th day of May next !:
provided a copy Of this order be in
serted IN some newspaper published in
SAID Montgomery county, once in each
OF three successive weeks before the said
18th day Of May. 1929.
The Report states the amount of the sale
70 De $4,000. subject to first trust for
A.500.00.
PRESTON B. RAY. Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True cOpy-Test:
oo PRESTON B. RAY.
apr <o-td Clerk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
NoTICD

NOTICE TO MERCHANTS. TRADERS
RESTAU ANT KEEPERS. GARAGE.
SODA FOUNTAIN
and all other persons who are required to
take out State licenses.
You are hereby notified that all State
OF May. ard under a recent Act Of the
Assembly the license law was amended
cent to be assessed against all delinQuents.
The licenses are obtainable from the Office
-, the Clerk Of the Circuit Court, Rockville,
otaryland.
apr 1877
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
MOrtgagee'S Sale
OF
HOUSE AND LOT AT EMORY GROVE,
Montgomery County. Maryland.

BY virtue Of the power and authority
contained 10 a mortgage from ROGER F.
johnson and Bessie C. johnson. his wife,
/ TO William L. Gilmore, bearing date the
l4th day Of September in the year 1926,
| and OF record among the Land Record Books
OF Montgomery County. Maryland, in Iber
P. B. r.. No. 4l3. folio 254. ct seq. default
having been made in the terms and condi-
tons Of said mortgage the undersigned.
as attorney named in said mortgage to
make sale. and authorized so TO do will on
Saturday. the 18th day of
May 1929.
at the hour of 2 O'Clock. P. NJ.
offer Tor sale to the highest bidder. on the
premises, all the property conveyed by
said mortgage. consisting Of one ID acre
OF land. more CT less. improved by seven
room frame
DWELLING HOUSE
and barn with sheds and stable for two
horses; there are also apple. cherry and
plum trees on the property good well OF
water at the door. This property is stu
ated at Emory Grove, in said MONTGOMERY
County. about one-half mile from Washing
ton Grove, and is situated on the public
road leading from Emory Grove Church to
Walkers Mill.
TERMS OF SALE. as prescribed by the
mortgage Cash. Two hundred and twen-
ty-fve C$225.00) dollars of the pur-
chase money will be required to be paid
when the property is knocked down on the
day OF sale, the balance Of the purchase
money to be paid when the sale is ratified
by the Circuit Court for MONTGOMERY County
Maryland, sitting as Court Of Equiety.
Conveyancing at the cost Of the pur-
chaser.
BOWIE F. WATERS,
Attorney named in said mortgage to make
sale.
apr Gets
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
For Sale

Five hundred 2 TO 4 year. long wooded
ewes. ! IA lambs average to the eve. $50
in Ohio: purebred and grade COWS. &C.
credited. $50 to 500; horses. mules. and
get to show: Swear and 10 months regis
tered Guernsey bulls, accredited and blood
test. 6l4 fat dam, S225 TO $50: purebred
and grade cows. all breeds from Canada,
accredited. SOS to S225.
J. J. HAUBERT.
Bala. Pa.
apr SILT Tel. Cynwyd TIA.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
seed Corn For Sale,

100 per cent germ.
Golden Yellow, picked. nubed and shelled
$3.50 per bushel, at Shadow Lawn Farms
Call Gaithersburg l59 F 8. L. M. Lowe
Manager. or W. o. Dosh. Gaithersbure 40
Place your orders now. II pays to plant
the best.
w,o. DOSH.
apr Slim
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17

EOR SALE,
l-2 horsepower pumping
engine and jack, in working order. price
$25.
Having installed electric current in my
home. will sell my Colt light plant, with
sale.
J. B. GRAY,
Gaithersburg. Nd.
apr 26-3tH Phone 159 F4
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
\ PIO Advertisements
PUBLIC SALE.

PUBLIC SALH.
Intending 10 discontinue housekeeping,
! viii sell at public sale at my residence
in Rockville. Nd, on
Wednesday. May 29th. 1929.
commencing at O'Clock. P. NJ.
my entire household articles. such as
Bedroom suits, parlor suits. piano. kitchen
range. stoves. and many other articles
too numerous TO mention.
Also a set Of frst-class carpenter tools
and other tools.
Terms Of Sale Cash.
MRS. SUSIE SLATER.
W. Z. AOrRan. Auctioneef.
may Its
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17

% OUuItU Vi LquI1y' IV' OOOV IquIky'
Ordered this 9th day Of April, A. D.
1929, by the Circuit Court for Montgomery
county, as a Court Of Equity. that the
Auditors Report. filed in the above en-
titled cause, be ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be
shown on or before the 9th day Of May
next: Provided a copy Of this order be
inserted in some newspaper published in
said Montgomery county. once in each Of
three successive weeks before the said 9th
day Of May. 1929.
PRESTON B. RAY, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
PRE- ST0N B. RAY.
may Std Clerk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
Order Nisi.

In re deed of trust from Ruth N. Kornspan
and Adolphe S. Kornspan, her husband
to B. Francis Saul and William P. Ben
son, Trustees.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
Order Nisi.

In the matter of the vendors lien in the
deed from Raymond E. Nash and Alice
F. Nash. his wife. to Arthur L. Kenna.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
Order N1a1.

In the matter Of the deed of trust Of
Martin L. Stottlemyer and Alice C. Stot-
tlemyer. his wife. and Willie L. Stottle.
myer. to Henry Maurice Talbot and
William H. Talbot. Trustees.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
TOR SALE OR RENT,

F'ON MILL UN MINI,
Comparatively new
Groom house, newly painted and papered.
heat, bath. lights. town water. gear GARAGE
2 hen houses, garden. some fruit trees. etc
Terms TO suit.
MRS. EDNA FOLKS CROSS.
9l7 Maple Avenue, S. E.,
mar lin Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
1t costs uery little
to recOnditiOn o.
MODEL T FORD

THE Ford Motor Company is making car,
but it is still proud of the Model T. 1t every
owner of of these to it as long as
possible at a minimum of trouble and expense.
Because of this policy and because of the
investment that millions of motorists have in
Model T cars, the Ford Motor Company will con-
tnue to supply parts as long they needed
by Ford owners.
So that you may get the greatest use from your
Model 7, suggest that you take it to the
est Ford dealer and have him estimate the cost
of any replacement parts that may be necessary.
You will find this the economical thing to do
because a small expenditure now will help to
prevent costlier repairs later on increase the
value of the car and give you thousands of miles
of additional service.
For a labor charge of only $500 you can have
your generator put in frst-class condition. A new
universal joint will be installed for labor cost
of So. Overhauling the carburetor costs Sl.5O;
steering gear, $3.50; radiator, $3.50. A complete
ovcrhauling of the axle assembly runs be-
tween S5.75 and 81 for labor An average price
of S22.5O covers the overhauling of the motor
and transmission.
These prices are for labor only because the
need and number of parts depend the
condition of each car. The cost of these parts is
low, however, because of the Ford policy of manu-
featuring and selling at a small margin of profit.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17

Ordered this 7th day Of May, A. D.
1923. by the Circuit Court for MONT omery
county. as Court Of Equity. that the Audi
tors Report filed in the above entitled
cause. be ratified and confirmed, unless
cause TO the contrary thereof be shown on
Or before the LIST day Of June next
Provided copy Of this order be inserted
in some newspaper published in said Mont
somery county, once in each Of three sue.
cessive weeks before the said LIST day Of
June, 1929.
PRESTON B. RAY, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
PRESTON B. RAY.
may lO-td Clerk
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
TOR RENT

yum NEWT,
House on main street. oppo-
site Farmers Banking and Trust Company.
Rockville. Md. also house for rent on
Bridge street. next door to Mr.. Slater. In.
Quire OF
7. c. GRO0MES,
TiveTtOn Apt, 1921 oath ST,
NV 2-lm Washington, d. c.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
DARN FOR RENT.

DARN FOR RENT. .-.
Fertile farm equipped
for dairyine, large meadow two hundred
acres tillable land good buildings; on
State highway, within two miles of Gath
ersburg, Md. Apply to
BOX 276.
mar 22-2m Gaithersburg, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
Garden Items.

Ants in the lawn and In the garden arr
nuisance and any one WIN has tried &c
destroy them will have found them de.
cidedly persistent. One Of the simplest
means Of control is to punch hole into
the nest with stick and then pour in a
little carbon bisulphate. taking the pre-.
caution TO cover the hole with moist earth
or cloth. The liquid turns to a gas which
permeates through the nest and destroys
the ants,
Cut worms are another pest that take
their toll Of the gardeners patience and
Of his plants. These nisht-feeding pests
seem to be always present in the garden.
ready to cut of young beans. peas. tomato
plants. etc. About the easiest way to
fight this pest Is the poison mash treat.
ment, bran. molasses and Paris green, in
the proportions Of one quart Of bran, a
teaspoonful Of Paris green and enough Of
molasses sweetened water to moisten the
mixture without making ii sloppy. This
should be sprinkled about the plants in
the early evening.
Doubt having arisen as to the exact
provisions Of the law relating to the dip
ping Of fish In the waters Of Maryland
above tidewster. State Game Warden
LeCOmpte was appealed to by interested
persons. and according to his interpreta-
ton Of the law il is unlawful to use a
dipnet for taking any fish at any point
above lidewater except during the months
OF February and March Mr.. LeCompte
Calls attention to law enacted by the
rsceOt legislature which permits only resi-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
Order Nisi.
Addie S. Ward. widow, ct al. vs.. Glsdvs M
Ward ct al. infants.


ln the Circuit Court for Montgomery county
as a Court Of Equity. No. 4718 EQUITY
Ordered this 29th day of April. A. D.
1923. by the Circuit Court for Montgomery
county. as a Court of Equity, that the sale
made by Albert M. Bouic and Clifford II.
Robertson. Trustees, to Sterling T. Miles.
and reported In the above entitled cause
be ratified and confirmed unless cause IN
the contrary thereof be shown on or before
the 25th day Of May next: Provided n
copy Of this order be inserted in some
newspaper published in said Montgomery
county, once in each Of three successive
weeks before the 25th day of May, 1929.
The Report states the amount Of the sale
to be $4,000 for Farm No. 2, containing
IS liz acres Of land. more or less, in Mont
somery county, Maryland.
PRESTON B. RAY. Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
PRESTON B. RAY
may o-td Clerk
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
Order Nisi.

Lydia Wear Pagan ct al VS.. Emma C.
Wear Suothef ct al.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17

In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
as Court Of Equity. No. $3.50 Equity.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
Trustees Sale
REAL estate.

BY virtue Of the power and authority
contained in a deed Of trust from James
W. Johnson and Mamie G. johnson, his
wife. TO C. Norman Bouic and Albert N.
Bouic, Trustees. dated the 9th day Of May,
in the year 1915. recorded among the Land
Records Of the County Of MONTGOMERY and
State OF Maryland. in Lber 257. folio 237.
the said Albert N. Bouic. Surviving Trus-
tee will IN
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
Tuesday, tho 2Sth day of
Nav 1929.

Tuesday, tho 2Sth day of
Nav. 1929,
at the hour Of II O'Clock. A. NJ.
in front Of the Court House door, in the
town Of Rockville. Maryland offer for sale
at public auction all the land mentioned
and described in said deed Of trust, to-wit
1920 square feet. more or less, located
on the Frederick Road. in the town OF
Rockville, with frontage on Washington
Street Of about go feet and depth of about
332 feet. improved by two-story frame
DWELLING HOUSE,
Of about five rooms and other buildings.
This property is occupied BY James W.
johnson and wife.
TERMS OF SALE. as prescribed by deed
Of trust All cash upon ratification Of the
sale by Court. Of which deposit of three
hundred ($300.00) dollars will be required
when the property is knocked down. Con.
veyancine at the cost Of the purchaser.
ALBERT NJ BOUIC,
may 3-ts Surviving Trustee.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17

In the Circuit Court for Monte omery county,
as Court Of Equity. No. $500 Equity.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17

lux SALE,
J. At sacrifice price. modern
house and one acre Of land adjoining
located on the Rockville Travilah pike
near the latter town.
VERNON McCROSSIN.
mar 2e-lm' Travilah, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
EARM WANTED.

Il Valuable dairy farm. 220
acres. near Eldersburg. Carroll county. Md,
] lilo miles from Liberty State Road. Large
dwelling. barns. poultry houses. wagon
and tool shed other outbuildings. An ideal
farm. Bargain at SIC. 10000.
THE SYKESVlLLE NATIONAL BANK,
apr 1921 SykesyilIe. Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17

Fordson Tractor. and 3-ton
d. d. BROCKET.
Gaithersbure. Nd.
Tel. Gath. 1852 r 8,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17
L>OR SALE,

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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-05-17

A RE you WORKING STEADYr
Learn
barber trade, quick. Big demand: easy to
learn. Write Tri-City Barber Schools, si7
Z. Baltimore ST.. Baltimore. Md.
The Washington times., 1929-05-06
Il Breath Taking Narrative
OF Underworld Life

"Told him WHAT" he
asked.
st told him you had
Bobby hidden, but | didn't
tell him where. "
"You told him that"
But she did not answer.
She clung to Mary now, in
her anguish, and Mary, al
most in collapse, with sobs
shaking her voice, faltered:
"Beebe, Beebe, what are
we going to dot"
II don't know. All /
know is l can't stay here.
I'm going 80
Going? Where7'' Don
Wilkes asked.
"I don't know. To police
headquarters-to him. I've
got to be there. Oh, I'm
half out Of my mind. Will
you come with me, Maryf"
my cars outside, F" Don
said at that, as gently as he
could. "I1l take you if
you want to go" /"
Suddenly she seemed to
break down. She recovered
herself with a desperate ef-
fort. She went out of the
door with Mary. Don Wilkes
followed them. At the door
itself he turned around.
Johnny was sitting at the
table, with his head in his
arms.
"You little rat!" said
Don Wilkes. "I'H give you
"a hours to get out of
town.
Johnny the Hop did not
even answer. He still sat
there, even when the siren
of a police car shrieked
through the city night y
Ito be continued tomorrow)
The Washington times., 1929-05-06

side, and Don Wilkes with
them, he knew already that
they knew, too. How could
they9 There wasn't time
yet for the public to have
arrested Bobby. But he
saw accusation on every
face.
Then Beebe burst out:
"Oh, Johnny, you didn't
squeal-you couldn't have
done that!"
81 did. I had to. It's
what l came here to tell
you.
There was a short laugh
from Don. "Yes, you did!
You came here to tell all
right! If l hadn't figured
out why you were going
there, you 'd have kept your
mouth shut /"
Johnny! 10 hnny! +"
Beebe's voice was like a
wall of despair. "Oh, God
they'll take him again
I'll never see him again
Johnny, how could youY"
"They were going to lock
me up-take the stuff away
from me. I couldn't stand
it, Beebe.
"Oh, if I'd had your
chance. | could have died
for him /" she said hysteri-
cally.
Dapper Don nodded con-
solingly. "It's a pity you
allowed the little rat to
know all he did. Why didn t
you tell me instead?"
Il did tell you, I did"
she cried, though she
scarcely seemed to know
what it was she was saying.
For one moment the spark
seemed to return to Johnny s
lifeless eyes.
The Washington times., 1929-05-06

jumped. He sat on the edge
Of his chair, gripping it,
wishing they'd let him go,
they'd give up trying.
But at Biff's nod, Kelley
turned off the light. The
room was plunged into in
slant blackness at the click
of the switch. Out of the
darkness came Johnny s
frightened voice, like the
voice of a scared child:
"What are you goin' TO
do7 Biff-you amt goin'
to beat me up?"
Biff's voice was level and
hard.
"We amt going to do
nothing, kid, but sit here
in the dark and tell you a
little story. We don't have
to beat you up, Johnny.
We're goin' to tell you a
little story about the
morgue. Ever been there ?
The little, low, damp build
ing down by the river,
where the poor rats who
have died inside these walls
are taken? Ever been there,
Johnny?"
lie did not answer, but
they heard his low, sibilant
intake of breath. He was
fighting hard to keep his
nerve.
"You got a bad habit, r"
Biff went on in his leisurely
way, as if he had all the
time in the world. "It's
going to be tough, when you
don't get any more of the
stuff. They tell me the
pains is bad-like a big,
strong, hot hand had
grabbed your insides in one
awful grip and was squeez-
ing. I've heard them yell.
1t don't sound pretty
"Biff, for Gods sake, put
on the light. I amt done
nothin'-"
"Lots of fellows with
your trouble, Johnny, have
croaked right in here. I've
seen 'em later right over in
that little dead house I was
telling you about. Now
then, Johnny, you re going
to tell us what you know,
or we re going to lock you
up here without anything
get that without anything
that you gotta have"
There was a sudden excla-
nation from Kelley:
"Biff, he's chewing some
thing"
Biff had leapt forward,
grabbed Johnny the Hop,