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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18
Farmer-Labor News
Sandstone Club)
BY MRS. PETER STULEN

The Sandstone Farmer-I abOr clut
met Friday evening, March IL, at the
Chester Greenly home in Sandstone
with a good attendance.
The club endorsed House File No
1917 and the Presidents stand to in
crease the number of the Supreme
Court, copies of these resolutions t.
be sent to senators, congressman ant
representatives.
A resolution requesting the removal
of Victor Christgau, state WPA ad
ministrator, was also endorsed.
Elmer Johnson extended an invita-
ton to the club to have it's next meet
ing at his home at Friesland; this
was accepted.
A very fine lunch was served by the
hostess after the business meeting.
The report of the Farmer-Labor
state convention which appeared in
this column of last weeks issue OF
the Askov American was not sent by
the Sandstone correspondent, but by
G. E. Klatt of Willow River.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18
PARTRIDGE TOWN
BOARD PROCEEDINGS
March q 1897


The town of Partridge had its an
nual town meeting on this day in the
town hall at Askov.
The meeting was called to order by
the town clerk.
A motion was made by the town
clerk to elect a chairman to preside
at the meeting, and on motion car
ried, julius Slot was elected chair
man.
A motion was also made and car
ried to elect c. Flint as clerk at the
meeting.
The chairman read the minutes of
the Last annual meeting which was
accepted as read.
The treasurer'S report was also read
and accepted as read.
There was considerable discussion
on snow removal and how to raise the
money for future snowplowings. 1t
was finally decided to levy 81 800 for
road and bridge fund of which $500
was to be for snow removal. The mo-
ton carried by one vote, there being
Is votes for and II votes against.
A motion was also made and car
ried to levy $500 for town revenue.
There being no more business, a
motion was made and carried to ad-
journ.
C. FLINT, Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18
Workers Alliance News
Mrs. Peter Stulen, Sandstone

Mrs. Peter Stulen, Sandstone
The Sandstone local No. AGO of the
Workers Alliance will meet Friday,
March 10. at s p. m. at the Peter
Stulen home in Sandstone.
The committee elected by the w. A.
M. at the Pine county convent n to
meet with the central committee of
the Farmer-Labor Association of Pine
county for the purpose of requesting
them to take action in support of
Governor BensOn's legislative pro-
gram acted at the meeting of the CEN
trail committee held Saturday, March
-, at Sandstone, and it is hoped that
the members of the Farmer-Labor
central committee will go into action
by calling special meetings of their
respective clubs if necessary to urge
their members to lay plans for and
to take active part in the peoples
lobby formed to carry on the fight for
must legislation" and to defeat re-
dictionary efforts to kill such pro-
gressive bills of Importance to farm
ers. laborers and youth of Minnesota
as those on taxation, power, educa-
ton. youth, agriculture and employ
ment.
We urge also that all other labor,
farm and church organizations take
active part in this lobby which will
visit st. Paul and the capitol April
and 5.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18
ASKOV


The Young Peoples Societies will
send basketball team to take
part in the annual tournament to be
played at Grand View College Friday
and Saturday of this week. These who
will play on the team are George Lin
degaard, Arthur Christensen. Robert
Sandahl. Harold and Michael Miller.
Arid Frederiksen, Arnold Hede and
Gene Buck. Some will make the tip
in the Miller car and others will go
with Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Sorensen.
Annually the college sponsors 4
similar event at which several sOcie-
ties are represented.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18
CARD OF THANKS

We take this means of thanking
our neighbOrs and friends for the won
derful help and kindness during the
sickness and death of our beloy ed
mother, and for the beautiful floral
offerings. We also wish to thank
those who sang, and Rev. Chas. Swan
son for his comforting words.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Greenwald
and family.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18

The annual town election was also
held on this same day, 115 votes being
cast, and the returns were as follows:
Supervisor for years-Carl Pear
son, 35 votes, Chris Frederiksen, As,
Fred Olesen, 80; treasurer for years,
C. Sebald, 101 votes; assessor. S. Owe
Hermansen, SO votes, Jens B. Jensen,
35, Sigvard M. Thomson, 20; justice
of the peace, years, Marius T. Jo-
hansen, 80 votes, Fred Olesen, 1; con-
stable, 2 years, E. o. johnson, 95 votes,
N. P. Petersen, 1, Christ Nielsen, 1.
c. FLINT, Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18

sis, dishes and many other items toe
numerous to mention. All property
lis in good shape, don't miss attend
ing this sale.
Terms: All sums of SO and under
cash. On sums over that amount
time will be given on bankable paper
All articles must be settled for before
removal. Make arrangements with
your own banker for credit.
OLGA B. GLUESING, Estate,
ALBERT e. KLATT, Adm.
Sturgeon Lake State Bank, Clerk.
VIM. H. Barnick, Auctioneer.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18
IN MEMORIAM

MACMILLAN-TO the beautiful mem
DRY of our mother who passed away
three years ago March 90, 1884,
Gone is the face we loved so dear.
Silent is the voice we loved to hear
1t is sad but true, we wonder why
The best are first to die
Lovingly remembered by her daugh-
ters and son.
Mrs. Hal Sherrick.
Miss Maud Macmillan.
ThOs. Macmillan.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18
LEGAL NOTICES
ORDER FOR HEARING ON FINAL
ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR
DISTRIBUTION

State of Minnesota. County of Pine, SIS.
IN PROBATE COURT
In Re Estate of George II. Cunning
ham. Sr.. Decedent.
The representative of the above
named estate having filed his final ac-
count and petition for settlement and
to the persons thereunto entitled;
1T Is ORDERED. That the hearing
thereof he had on April 18th. 1887, at
one O'Clock II. NJ. before this Court in
the probate court room in the court
house in Pine City. Minnesota and that
notice hereof he given by publication
of this order in the Askov American and
by mailed notice as provided by law.
Dated March 18th. 1897.
court SeaD ROBERT WILCOX.
Probate Judge.
LLOYD j. PALMER
Attorney for Petitioner.
March 1S-April -
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18

Holger Dixen purchased a used Ford
VS. from Sebald Motor Sales Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Niels Hede were bust
ness callers in Minneapolis the first
of the week.
Mrs. Lief Kirkegaard of Minneapo-
lis, came Sunday for an indefinite visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Miller.
Arnold and Edwin Sorensen, Mrs
Jens Nielsen and Mrs. A. Jensen at
tended the funeral of a relative in
Owatonna Wednesday.
Werner B. johnson recently pur-
chased a used VS., trading in his older
one on the deal, which was then pur-
chased by Harry Nielsen.
Edwin Sorensen recently traded his
used VS. to the local Ford dealers on
1887 model and drove the new one
home from the Cities Tuesday.
Rudolph E. Olsen of San Francisco,
secretary of the California ID. B. S.
lodges, was a guest at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Svend Petersen last
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Sorensen and
two children, Evelyn and Enock, and
Mrs. Jens Nielsen will leave today for
California and points in the west for
several weeks of visiting.
Thorvald Jensen returned Sunday
morning from South Bend, Ind, where
he went Friday with a truck load of
equipment for Emil Witt, Bruno farm
err, who is moving to the Indiana COM
munity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Nielsen and
family of Sebeka, accompanied by
Frank Wilcox, a neighbOr, spent from
Friday until Monday here visiting
Mr. Nelson's mother, Mrs. C. P. Mel
sen, and other relatives.
Hans Mosbak, local Farmer-LaboI
Club chairman, announces that Chas
Egley, manager of Farmers Union in
ship of the local club Monday, April
s. The place of the meeting will be
announced later.
Mr.. and Mrs. Niels B. Miller and
| ldIllly, Mis-. way llC CdSOUoCll, ohN
Mrs. Emery G. Nedegaard and Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Henriksen are in Mime
apolis today to attend the graduation
exercises of Viggo Miller at the Uni
versity of Minnesota.
Chris Frederiksen and N. P. Nielsen
were official delegates to the annual
meeting of Land O'Lakes Creameries
in Minneapolis Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday of last week. They were
accompanied by Carl Madsen who also
attended the meeting.
The Pine Coop Oil Association has
started a library and as time goes or
will increase it's number of books or
the cooperative movement and eco
Monies for free use of the public
Those who are interested in reading
such books are invited to make use
of the opportunity of same, announces
w. B. johnson, manager.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18
,ASKOV
Local Farmer Stricken.

Friends of N. p. Nedegaard will be
pleased to learn of his rapid recovery
from heart attack which occurred
Saturday night while visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. Green
was apparently in good health. but
while getting ready for lunch he sud-
denly became seriously i'll and a doc
tor was called. He was revived and
is now recovering at his home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18
Golden Wedding Celebration
Frustrated.

For the past several months and
even for years, Mr.. and Mrs. Hans
Johansen had planned on enjoying a
fitting celebration on their golden
wedding anniversary when all of their
children could be with them. But
this privilege has been denied them,
at least for the present, because they
are under quarantine for scarlet fever,
their son. Emil, having been taken ill
several days ago.
However. it is not impossible that 4
fitting observance will be arranged
at some time in the future to COM
memorate the event which took place
so years ago Wednesday, March II.
Anyway friends and neighbors eX-
tend congratulations and best wishes
to Mr.. and Mrs. Johansen at this time
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18
Conservation Club Meeting TONIC Int

Officers of the Partridge Conserva-
tion club urge that every one remem-
Der to attend the meeting of the club
to be held in the American Legion
club house tonight. Besides election
of officers, the club will discuss the
coming seasons crow shoot and also
the possibility of again sponsoring a
rifle team as it did last summer.
1t is apparent that considerable in
terest will be shown in target shoot
ing the coming summer, as Finlayson
will again have a team and Sandstone
is also talking the organization of
such team. Therefore. it is ex-
pected that large number of the
best 'shOts" will be "ararin' to go
tonight"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18

Hans Koed was in Duluth again last
week for continued treatment at a
hospital
Miss Sena Jorgensen came Saturday
from Minneapolis for a visit at the
home of her mother, Mrs. Peter Jor-
gensen.
Arnold Sorensen purchased a 1887
Ford VS. through the Sebald Motor
Company last week, trading in an
older model.
Harold and Michael Miller and In
gerd Strandskov motored to Minnea; O.
lis Friday to meet Mrs. Albertina
Miller of Chicago. Mrs. Miller re-
turned to her home Monday morning.
Svend Petersen left Sunday evening
for Omaha, where he will attend the
semi-annual meeting of the supreme
board of the Danish Brotherhood. The
meeting will likely last most of the
week.
v. s. Petersen and family spent Sun
day here with relatives. Upon return
ing to Minneapolis they were accom-
panied by Hermod and Folmer Strand
skov and Fylla Petersen who had
spent the weekend here.
Mr.. and Mrs. |. A. Ecklund left OH
the evening Great Northern flyer last
night for Minneapolis, where they will
be in attendance at the commence
ment ceremonies at the University OF
Minnesota today when their son, Har-
ry, will graduate. They will return
Friday.
A short time ago the officers OF
the United D. B. S. Lodges of Min
nesota decided to have their annual
meeting this year in Duluth. Recent
ly it was decided to hold the meeting
on July and 4, for the reason that
the 4th is on a Sunday and therefore
the 5th will be declared a holiday
The members of the committee in
charge Of the affair at Duluth have
advised that they are busy now max
ing plans for a gala event and have
high hopes of a good attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Jensen of Cam
bridge, were here Tuesday for "a lit
tie visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Rasmus
Petersen. Mr.. Jensen has been will
the state banking department fol
many years, mostly in the closed bank
division. While here, Tuesday, the
remaining assets of the First State
Bank of Askov, were transferred tt
his territory. Hereafter Mr.. Jensen
plans to be here one day each weel
to care for affairs of the closed institu
tion. Arthur RUBBER. who has beer
in charge here for a number of years
has been transferred to Lake City an(
left for his new location the same day
Mr.. Jensen is a Dane and formerly
lived at Tyler.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18
VILLAGE ORDINANCE NO. IL

NESOTA POWER & LIGHT CON-
PANY. ITS SUCCESSORS AND AS
SIGNS. THE RIGHT TO CONSTRUCT
AND MAINTAIN AN ELECTRIC DIS
TRIBUTION SYSTEM WITHIN THE
VILLAGE OF ASKOV.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18

ST. Paul Book and Stationery
Co., supplies -, ....... $50
Askov Variety Store, supplies. 3S4
Mimi Temperance Movement,
Inc, film northumberland. $50
United Chemical Co., janitors
supplies ...... ........... 4.67
Daniel Aakhus, piano tuning :. $50
Fred Olesen, labor ..... $50
c. r. Petersen, jars, etc. ...... 11.61
T. N. Thomson, materials $500. SAB
Mrs. MAIDS Nielsen, labor, board 1880
There being no further business
the meeting was adjourned.
IRENE PATRICK NELSON, Clerk
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18

H. r. Buck was a business visitor
in Minneapolis Thursday and FRIDAY
of last week. Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Madsen brought him home Friday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred L. Nielsen anC
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ekferg were in
Mimi oils Wednesday of last week
in attendance at the annual Land
O'Lakes meeting.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18
Supreme Court Is Issue.

President RoOsevelts Supreme CO.. TT
reform suggestion was taken up for
discussion at the Askov Parent-Teach-
ers meeting held--in the sdhoolhouse
Friday night. A. M. Simonsen, local
man. presented the argument against
tampering with the Court, and A. E
GustafsOn. county superintendent OF
schools. spoke for the change. A short
discussion was INDUCED in afterward
George |. Glen, principal of the
local school, showed pictures and CAV,
an interesting lecture on prehis tori
man and the human brain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18

AUCTION in Sandstone Friday, March
26, in the Falk building, consisting
of store fixtures, furniture and
household goods. Also consign-
ments, livestock, farm machinery,
automobiles, etc. Parties wishing
to list for this sale may do so with
Auctioneer Barnick or at First Ma
tional Bank, Sandstone. See sale
bills. 47w27-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-03-18
MORE WANT ADS

DANCE to Nelson Twins and their
modern and old time dance orches-
ira at Finlayson hall Saturday,
March 20. Admission 10c and 25c.
Rhythm, pep, harmony. 25w27-1t*
WANTED-A good crowd to attend
the play, The Dust of the Earth"
to be presented by Pine City cast
of home talent at Bruno high school
building Saturday evening, March
90. Admission 10 and % cents.
Benefit of Bruno junior class. Real
entertainment for your money.
4Sw27-1t
The Washington times., 1937-01-27

PRICES in the city. Ourisman 8
Chevrolet Co. O25 Il St. n. e.
The Washington times., 1937-01-27

Ford 1888 B.Pass. Tudor De COAX
Luxe-The original black fin CDOfO
ish 10 perfect. green disc wheels. ex-
cellent tires and a splendid motor,
heater. An inspection will convince
you our price is low for this fine
clean car.
G, C. G. Guarantee Open Eve. b Sun.
CAPITOL CADILLAC CO.
1923 22nd St. \. w. National $500
The Washington times., 1937-01-27

1898 Ford 4.DoOr Sedan-Radio; WV1n
original black finish is per- UA4V
feet; fine tires upholstery clean and
POHANKA SERVICE
1928 20 st. n W. Dist. 8141
The Washington times., 1937-01-27
Financial
Money to Loan

Money to Loan IS
ADVANCED on diamonds, watches, jewelry
and silverware; loans 5000 and over 2Ts
all tickets good for one year. MORNINGS
LOAN OFFICE, opp. Washington Airport.
ON diamonds. watches. jewelry. silverware,
etc. No adv. arrangement neces. Lowest
rates. RoSSLYN LOAN CO.. Rosslyn. Va.
The Washington times., 1937-01-27
Automobiles for Sale

NEW AND USED FoRDs. Billhimer
Palmer. Z Spencer St. Hyattsville. Md.
The Washington times., 1937-01-27

rumble seat. new top, good O1fO
tires, excellent motor and clutch; your
own terms See 1t today.
ADDISON CHEVROLET, INC.
1897 Irving st. N. W. AID. b41l
The Washington times., 1937-01-27
PLYMOUTH

PFiISmcGf6 1919 CCGps.~H car that 0I7S
.honId .eiI for over 500. Very 90
GOOD condition throughout. E terms
BILLHIMER PALMER
BO14 r. l. Ave, Hyattsville: Nd.
Spencer ST., HyattsVille, Md.
The Washington times., 1937-01-27

Ford 1884 TudOr-Original paint 0OO0
excellent condition, motor AL OACO
throughout. clean upholstery; your car
will make the full down payment. bal
ance easy terms to suit your income.
ADDISON CHEVROLET, INC.
1437 Irving st. \. w. AID. b411
The Washington times., 1937-01-27
CADILLAC

Cadillac '34 Sedan-Here is = QC0S
really splendid car that is OOOO
distinctly unusual and real value.
Has q powerful, smooth running V
tyne engine that combines magnificent
performance with economy in opera
tion. Interior is spotless, hand tai
lored, hand fitted. Tires. battery. body
finish, all in Al condition. Use your
credit. 1t is good here.
1920 14th ST. n. W. DE. 1900
The Washington times., 1937-01-27

Ford Model A Roadster - Looks QAS
good runs better: all tires OtO
o. K: terms like carfare
RICHARDSON BROS.
22OA Nichols Ave, g, r. AT. OIOS
The Washington times., 1937-01-27

Chevrolet 1881 Coupe-Original Q1OO
paint job, new tires, large U1OV
roomy luggage space. Ideal for serv-
ice man or small delivery business;
low down payment and liberal terms.
ADDISON CHEVROLET, INC.
1887 Irving st. n. w. AID. 5411
Financial
The Washington times., 1937-01-27

Ford 1888 Coupe. r. S.-Origi- COCO
nal black finish, tires are ex- SDOOO
cellent and motor checked by our eX-
pert. skilled mechanics. Your car in
trade and the balance up tn IS months
to pay. See this car today at this
bargain price
OURIsMAN BRANCH)
14th q st. n. W. Open Evenings
The Washington times., 1937-01-27
PIvmouth 1884 De Luxe Sedan cox

PIymouth 1884 De Luxe Sedan &9EO
This model is in perfect con- SVOOO
dition: gun metal finish. no-draft Nentl-
Jation hydraulic brakes. and motor
tuned to perfection. The price has
been cut to n low for the city; your
car in trade and the balance up TO 10
i'o"'" OURISMAN (BRANCH
,.4h n p st n w Open Evenings
The Washington times., 1937-01-27

Plymouth 1887 2-DOOr sedan-@SOS
snacious. concealed trunk: UOOS
dual accessory group; could be sold as
brand new; 9O-day warranty; very I'D
eral terms. - -.
IA A q Sts. n. W. DEC. SOI
The Washington times., 1937-01-27

Plymouth 1898 De Luxe Sedan 0O60
Black finish. upholstery clean UAOO
a. pin; floating power. motor in
perfect condition hydraulic orakes'
Tarnos and trade at this bargain price
ROSEN MOTOR CO.
IaI1 n I Ave. n, II, NOFtn S5SI
The Washington times., 1937-01-27

1888 Ford Tudor You won't 0OOS
find a nicer one in town. DOOC
Black finish hasn't a scratch, spotless
inside perfect tires, mechanically
will pass any inspection.
POHANKA SERVICE
1928 20 st. n. W. Dist. SIN
The Washington times., 1937-01-27
PONTIAC

Pontiac 1885 5-pass. Touring CHCE
Coupe-Eight-cylind excel DtOO
lent paint fine clean upholstery All
good tires and a splendid motor. 1t
will pay you to inspect this car. and
compare our prce before buying else
where; Sass.
c. c. @. Guarantee Open Ewes & Sunday
CAPITOL CADILLAC co.
1879 22nd st. N. w. Ma. $500
The Washington times., 1937-11-18

made good. They were is feet
away. stopped staring, and
made the picture. They were
passing me.
"Mr. McCrea, I should like to
make a couple more in your
stateroom."
Cali right, but I don't know
yet where it is"
The crowd was pushing us
around pretty badly.
''We1l, I do" I answered him.
"You do?" He looked at me
and laughed.
"Sure. I've been up there a
couple Of times to see If you
had been spirited aboard
Two pairs of very swell blue
eyes were turned on me. Then
they both laughed.
well. lead The way" Joel
said.
So, winding up and up. we
got to A deck.
Frances turned and said.
"Just look at my hat"
Her large felt hat Of a melo.
die red was awry.
Eyes," he said, you certainly
look as if you were tight"
"Well, she wouldn't be the
first one to come aboard that
way tonight"
The Washington times., 1937-11-18
NICHOLS KEEPS
HIS D. C. POST

Representative Jack Nichols
CD Of Oklahoma intends to re-
tain his seat on the House District
Committee, he announced today.
Earlier in the week Mr.. Nichols
had let 1t be known that he was
considering resigning.
MIR. Nichols has been an active
member Of the committee, being
particularly interested in airport
legislation. He served as secretary
Of the District Airport Commission
and is an ardent advocate Of the
Camp Springs (Md.) site for a
District airport.
Despite the general desire of
House leaders to keep legislation
aside from the Presidents pro
gram off the floor during the
special session, Mr.. Nichols hopes
to get the Camp Springs bill
through the House. He will confer
with leaders soon in the hope of
obtaining the necessary permits
sion.
The Washington times., 1937-11-18

Then we all laughed, for after
you have once seen Frances Dee
with those shining, clear eyes
and beautiful skin, it's just too
ludicrous to imagine her reel
ing aboard!
Up in the honeymoon suite,
Mrs. Dee and Mrs. McCrea, the
mothers Of the couple, Joined
us. Mrs. Dee is a real beauty,
too. Mrs. McCrea'S warm face
showed all the strength and
character of Joel's forefathers
and mothers who trekked across
the wild continent in the rush
Of '49. I made a couple pic.
lures. The whistle blew.
There isn't time to ask. You
two Just tell me, will you?" We
all laughed. It had been so
hectic-but fun. Among the
flowers and the fruit and the
baggage I packed my bag while
Joel and Frances took their cue.
Tell of Films
'We've just finished Wells
Fargo for Paramount. Frank
Lloyd directed it. cob, he's
grand Frances Said). We loved
working with him. This is the
first picture Frances and have
made together. It was swell,
but it's the last one, for we don't
think it wise professionally.
We've been married four years.
"And We'll be on the high seas
to celebrate our anniversary,
she interrupted. isn't that
grand?"
I snapped my bag shut. Stood
up.
"Just one question. Then I
must dash or I'll be going with
you. Are you two still happy?"
At the question each turned
and looked at the other. Drew
a hairs width closer to each
other. This handsome, clean.
faced lad-thiS girl, lovely. too,
from an inner radiance-smiled
into each others eyes For a
second they forgot the two
women in the background. They
forgot me. In that instant that
perhaps was not for me to see,
I saw the pudgy hands Of their
two little blond sons pulling at
his tweed trousers or at her soft
gray suit.
Just a second, but more re-
vealing than hours with other
folks.