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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02

Mrs. Fred Bozman of Olney's Run
suffered cuts about her face and
sustained body bruises when the
machine she was driving, and a
truck driven by Mr.. Scott of Stock
port, collided at the concrete bridge
over Olney's Run on route 266.
Mrs. Bozman was driving onto the
road and did not see the on-coming
truck. She was thrown from the
machine, through door, onto the
side Of the road, and the machine
struck the side of the bridge and
was wrecked. The truck which was
loaded with tomato sticks, went
over the steep bank, about Is feet.
coming to rest with the front in the
water. No one in the truck, which
was badly damaged, was injured to
speak Of. A young child was thrown
from 1t and covered with the sticks.
but was not hurt. The accident oc-
CURED Saturday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02
SEARS FARM SOLD

Amos Finley of Malta township,
and Claude Evans of Athens, have
each purchased half interest in
the Chester Sears farm. The farm
is located in Malta and Penn town
ships. and has been in the Sears
family many years. The deal was
made through the George B. Ken
ney real estate agency.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02
MORE HAIL

Sunday afternoon sections OF York
township experienced another hail
storm. which did much damage to
growing crops. Less than week
before that section was struck by a
very heavy hail storm. with dam
aging effect.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02
NEWSOM-NORTH

Miss Flossie North, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin North, who re-
side with Joe Jenkins, Bristol, and
Mr.. Bernard Newsom, son of the
late Clyde Newsom and wife. of
near Pennsville, were married We'd
nesday at st. Marys, w. Va. They
were accompanied by their mothers.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02
PRE-SCHOOL CLINIC

There will be given a physical
examination for pupils of Marion
township, Monday afternoon, June
6, at the high school, under the SUI
pervision of the county health Off
Ger. Parents are urged to bring all
children who will attend school next
year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02
HI-Y ANNUAL PARTY

The annual Hi-Y party was held
Tuesday evening at the high school
auditorium. The evening was pleas
antly spent dancing and playing
cards. Refreshments were served.
Approximately so were present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02
beautiful.

Morgan county has but four
surviving soldiers OF the civil
war-Hiram McCann, of Stock
mort; George Yarnell, Marion
township; George Patterson or
Chesterhill and Newark, and }.
w. Moody of Homer township.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02

Wayne Dugan, who is completing
I His second year at Ohio University,
Athens, IL expected home today, 10
epend the summer with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. D. Dugah, Of Nor
gan township.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02
MRS. BUTTON TO TAKE TRIP
TO NORWAY

Mrs. Evelyn T. Button, principal
Of M. & NJ high school, plans to
leave about the first of July on a
six weeks trip to Norway-the land
of the midnight sun. Last summer
Mrs. Button took an extended trip
to South America.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02

Hartford S. Whitehouse, 76, died
Tuesday afternoon at his home in
Crooksville, following long illness
due to injuries he sustained in A
mine accident about five years ago.
He was cousin of the late Isaac
Whitehouse of Meigs. Surviving
are his widow, Carrie, and one
daughter, Mrs. Wenzel Holmes. Fu-
neral services will be held Friday
afternoon at 1880 o'clock, at the
Cannon & Cannon funeral home,
CrOoksville, with interment in the
CrOoksville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02
ATTENDED, RACES AT
INDIANAPOLIS

Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Stallsmith
and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Adrean,
of this place, left Sunday afternoon
for Indianapolis, Ind, to attend the
races. They returned home early
Tuesday morning.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02

Mrs. Chas. Brannon and daughter
Mrs. Beryl Jenkins OF Aliquippa,
Pa, visited over the week end with
Mr.. and Mrs. Len Winner of Malta,
and with Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Bing-
ham, OF McConnelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02
DIR. HUMPHREY In COLUMBUS

DR.. Lee Humphrey is in Colum-
bus, meeting with the other men,
bers of the state medical board who
are conducting the June examina-
tions. DR.. Humphrey was accom-
panied by his wife. They will re-
turn home Friday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02

Mrs M. A. Finley who has been
spending several months with her
daughter, Mrs Bessie Smith, of
Knoxville, Tenn, is on her way to
Ohio, where she will spend the sum-
mer with her sisters, Mrs. HI. T. Bull
lock, of Painsville, and Mrs j. S.
Torbert, near Todds.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02

Miss Ruby Anderson of Cleveland
visited Decoration day in Malta
with her mother, Mrs. Lillian An
derson, and brother Mr.. Robert An
Gerson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02

DR.. and Mrs. G. G.. Bozman and
children Of Newark were guests
Sunday at the F. HI. Carroll home,
Kennebec hill, and with DR.. Boz
mans mother, Mrs. Margaret Bog
man and his brother, H. r. Bozman.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02
A MEAN TRICK

Memorial day morning when Mrs.
Virgie Schofield went to put out her
flag, 1t was found that 1t had been
stolen from its accustomed place,
which was against the ceiling OF the
front porch.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Smith and
three children Of Athens. visited
here the week end with Mrs. Smiths
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Walk
er, and other relatives. hsyifo
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02

Mr.. Harry Henderson Of Bristol
township is not 80 we'll. The con-
dition Of Jos. Mcdowell of the same
township, remains about the same.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02
RAINFALL FOR MAY
7.35 INCHES

The rainfall for the past week
was SO inch. Total for month Of
May, 7.35. The daily high and low
temperatures for the past week
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02

I. R. Barnes of Meigsville town
ship is business visitor in Colum-
bus today.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02

Mrs Emerson Greer of Newark
has been visiting her mother, Mrs.
Mary Jane Martin, of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02

Miss Agnes Atkinson of Colum-
bus, has been visiting her sister,
Mrs Racie Settle, of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02

Bobbie Thorla, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Lynn Thorla, near Renrock,
fell recently and fractured his left
leg.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02

Miss Hannah Ethel of the Stan
berry building, whose illness was not
ed last week, while better, Is still
confined to her bed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02
Deaths Toll
May % to juno ?, 1898

Mrs. John McCune, Marion TIP.
Henry s. Adair, Columbus.
Lois Jane Kittle, Pittsburgh.
Hartford Whitehouse, Crooksville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. George H. knight
OF Vienna, w. Va, were guests at
the Joel Bingham home, Sunday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-02

Mr.. Paul Patterson has returned
to Springfield, following visit here
with relatives and friends.
Evening star., 1938-10-24
j.E.REYNOLDS, 79,
EX-F|REMAN, DIES
He Carried Secretary of
Navy Tracy to Safety in
Fire in 1890.

James F. Reynolds, 70, veteran re-
tired District fireman, who in 1890
helped carry Secretary Of Navy Tracy
to safety when the cabinet oficer's
home was burned, died Saturday in
Georgetown Hospital. Death was due
to pneumonia which developed after
Mr.. Reynolds had suffered hip and
arm fractures in fall while walking
on Wisconsin avenue 13 days ago.
Mrs. Tracy, a daughter and a maid
lost their lives in the fire in which Mr..
Reynolds was hero.
A native Of this city, Mr.. Reynolds
was a member of an old Georgetown
family. He had served in the Fire De-
partment close to 40 years when re-
tired l3 years ago, his entire service
being with No. Engine Co., except
for IA months with No. 6 Engine Co.
He held the rating of steam engineer
He was known as an expert ladderman.
Mr. Reynolds also carried members
OF the James M. Grace family to
safety during fire in their home
many years ago. He saw service in the
huge Baltimore fire in 1904, and in the
Knox Express Co. fire here in the 90s
To his fellow flremen he was known
as big Jimmie" He weighed we'll
over 200 pounds.
Mr.. Reynolds lived for many years at
1923 o street NV, until moving to
4451 Forty-fourth street NV, his home
when he died. He was a member Of
the Potomac Lodge of Masons.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Rosa
Walter Reynolds: four sons, Andrew X.
Reynolds, former neWspaperman;
Joseph L. and Raymond L. Reynolds,
all of this city, and Rev. Francis c.
Reynolds, Dubois, Pa; five daughters.
Mrs. Raymond Hegarty, Mrs. Robert
Shoemaker, Mrs. John Harper, Mrs.
Katherine Harper and Mrs. John
Markham. all of this city, and seven
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2
pm. tomorrow at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Shoemaker, 5lO5
Forty fourth street NV. Burial will
be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, with Ma
sonic rites at the grave.
Evening star., 1938-10-24
In Mrtttnrtan1.

BROWN. ARTHUR SIDNEY. In loving
sbSEY BRoWN ~ dss1 Who eFGheT aepafed ARTHHE tRE s
'''S ''A' AS' ''oSS' o''00fT lis i; SISTER. 5ss :.
CARROLL. LILLIAN Mckinley. Sacred
81 @ ne nd aunt Of Gah HAS 1sSyed MekNf dsHshE
CARROLL, who left us brokenhearted six
years ago today. October "a 1882
Out, from the Father and into life.
Back to His breast from the ended strife.
Where death no more shall his dread har-
For so Coo COD sfyet eiyeth His. beloved sleep.
REY AND NH MRS We G. "ss eonfEE fEi'n AND FAM
CARTER. EDMoNIA. In. memory of cur
MoNrH HHSE vie T1p and pmother-in-law, Mrs: ED
ten years ago today, October "a. 1925
Gone. but not forgotten
We miss YOU every day,
and while YOU sleep peaceful sleep.
your memory We will ever keep
Hays ERAS zs6 PEEsroS Ffs
CHRIsMoND. CASsANDRA F. In sad
mother. cAssANDRA "a 0qr oefI eHRfsMoap ISM sna
Grto Gno passed s ,aHy away four years ago today.
Treasured THOUGHTS of one so dear
Often bring a silent tear:
Thoughts return, to scenes long past.
Time zlss AZ BEArR1cE "a Rde msM6r5ss ANS HspRw Rfs
brance Of our mother. ELLA 1Ii'if II GLASS. GLASS
who departed this life two years ago to-
day. October "a. 1886
q, We miss her so much and deep in our
HER FIVE CHILDREN. LENA BERTHA ~ IIs
WATKINS. NORMAN, JoHN1E. "
MARTIN. KATHERINE S. In loving
memory = mayrfa nf our our dear sister. KATHERINE
today. October "a 1887
HER BROTHERS AND SISTERS. I.
NEWLY. VIOLA CHRISTINE. In re-
SEwB n dsso sso dsnsrtd SsSy y1obA 5
u lfe ,oIa nineteen years ago today. October
Treasured thoushts of one so dear
Often bring a silent tear;
rTIinouenISS Ii,Ou rnIS. return to scenes long past.
MOTHER. v D. NEWLY. .
RICHARDSON. REV. r. c. A tribute
OF love and devotion to the memory Of
my dear father Rev. r. c. RICHARDSON,
Sl Iho let teft us one year ago today, October
Treasured thoughts of one so dear
Often bring a silent tear;
Thoushts return, to scenes long past.
nEVnTrfn 1n9e goes n1 6g5 memo5ies last
DsS2haR JoaNsToE'A ERAo0ArER' PRINCESS N.
RICHARDSON, REV. R. c. In memory
Of our husband and father Rev. r. c.
aao todsp osoar Eh0 M Rasiss away one
When days are dark and friends are few,
- Dear husband how ! miss you:
There may be friends who may be true
But lost all when lost you.
The blow, was hard. the shock severe.
Only those Who have have lost 'le can N tell iH''
The pain of parting without farewell.
HIS DEVOTED WIFE AND CHILDREN
RICHARD JR
STEWART, JAMES, In loving remem-
brance Of my dear husband. JAMES
STEWART. who departed this life one
Gone. but not forsotten.
Flowers mas. wither. Leaves may die.
SosbD 81 VII ID tdox VI 1ssTTifFwAkFF.
Evening star., 1938-10-24
EYE PARLEY SET

The District of Columbia Society
for the Prevention Of Blindness will
hold an institute on conservation of
vision opening November IA in the
auditorium of the District Medical
Society.
Sessions will be held daily for a
week at pm. with leading authorities
on the care of the eyes, discussing
eye operations, eye health problems
Of school children and the prevention
of blindness.
Evening star., 1938-10-24
AUGUST BLASE, so, DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Native of France Was for Many
Years Operator of Grocery
in Washington.

August Blase, so, retired grocer,
died yesterday at his home. 50 Bryant
street NV, after long illness.
A native of France, Mr.. Blase came
to this country when he was IA and
had been resident of Washington for
the last IS years.
For many years he was proprietor
of a grocery on Connecticut avenue
NV, near the Bureau of Standards.
until retiring about seven years ago
because of illness
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Jessie
J. Blase; son, Sam L. Blase, and a
grandson here He also leaves q
number of brothers and sisters living
elsewhere.
Funeral services will be held at 2
pm. tomorrow in the Zurhorst funeral
parlors, 301 East Capitol street. Burial
will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
Evening star., 1938-10-24
MISSING BOYS FOUND
Two Reported Heading Home
After Camping Trip.

Two high school boys. for whom
police were asked to search last night
when their parents feared they had
left home to 60 to sea. were reported
headed home today after q camping
trip.
The boys are Herbert N. Eaton, jr.,
is, of 3 East Inverness drive, Chevy
Chase, and Fred Kochli, jr., II, Of
5717 Thirty y-second street NV. They
had been missing since Saturday.
The Kochli boys father said to-
day the youths had been In touch with
their families and were coming home
from . secret camping trip.
Evening star., 1938-10-24
MRS. GEORGIA HAYES
DIES AT HOME HERE
Resident of Capital Since 1898
Was Christian Science

Practitioner.
Mrs. Georgia E. Hayes, "a, Christian
Science practitioner, died yesterday at
her home, 184l Columbia road NV.
Born in Paris, KY, Mrs. Hayes was
educated in schools In that State. In
1885 she was married in Kansas City,
Mo-, to Hiram w. Hayes. former news
paperman and now a Christian Science
practitioner. She had been q resident
here since 1898. During his newspaper
career Mr.. Hayes worked for the Kan
sas City Star, st. Louis Post Dispatch,
the Toledo Blade and the old Chicago
Herald. He also was author Of several
books.
Mrs. Hayes was a member of the
Mother Church of Christ Scientist,
Boston, and the Third Church Of
Christ Scientist, here.
Besides her husband she Is survived
by a son, Clair w. Hayes, Syracuse,
N. Y; sister, Mrs. Virginia Redmon,
Pikeville, KY; a brother. John How
erton. st. Louis; two grandchildren
and one great-grandchild.
Funeral arrangements were to be
announced later.
Evening star., 1938-10-24
CHARLES R. LEWIS, 81,
DIES AFTER ILLNESS
Rites Planned Tomorrow for
Retired Deputy Collector of
Custom House.

Charles r. Lewis, 81, retired deputy
collector of the Georgetown Custom
House. died Saturday at his home,
3216 Thirteenth street NV, after q
long illness.
Born in Frederick, Md, Mr.. Lewis
served 80 years with the Custom House
until retiring last April. due to illness.
Prior to coming to Washington, he had
lived for number Of years in Texas,
where he went with his parents when
he was boy.
Surviving are his widow. Mrs. Anna
Keller Lewis. and daughter, Miss
Dorothea Lewis, this city: a brother,
William Lewis, and sister, Mrs. B. w.
Chamberlin both of Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10
am. tomorrow In Hines funeral home,
290l Fourteenth street NV. Burial
will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery,
Frederick.
Evening star., 1938-10-24
ELLIS TO BROADCAST
Former Official to Be Heard on
Program for D. A. r.

Wade H. Ellis will talk tomorrow
at 10:45 am. on the Daughters of
the American Revolution program over
WMAL. Mr.. Ellis was attorney gen.
eral of Ohio from 1904 to 1908 and
was Assistant to the Attorney General
Of the United States from 1908 to
1910. He is a member of the Sons
Of the American Revolution. The
subject of his talk will be THE Con-
stitution of the United States"
Mrs. Lee R. Pennington, chairman
Of the District Committee on Radio,
has arranged tomorrow's program. It
will be one Of regular weekly series.
Evening star., 1938-10-24
PARTY FOR CRIPPLED

Eleven children who are waging a
successful fight against infantile
paralysis were given Halloween
party yesterday by c. E. Turner, de-
signer Of corrective shoes, at his home,
200 Rittenhouse street NE.
The children are being treated by
the Kiwanis Club Clinic, Of Children's
Hospital. They range in age from
z tn IA
Evening star., 1938-10-24
DAHL MAKES new
BID FOR FREEDOM
U. S. Aviator Offers to Do ANY
Kind of Work for Franco to
Win Release.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
SALAMANCA, Spain, Oct. "a
Harold Dahl, the American aviator,
disclosed yesterday that he has writ
ten to Generalissimo Francisco Fran
co offering to do any kind of work
for the insurgent government If he is
granted his freedom in Spain.
Mr.. Dahl, the pilot who joined the
Spanish governments flying forces,
only to be brought down behind the
insurgent lines and captured July IL,
1887, said he had no immediate hopes
of being released through an exchange
of prisoners.
The Barcelona government has no
interest at all in seeing me exchanged" !"
he said. They are through with me- "
CHis young American wife wrote
Gen, Franco, inclosing her picture. on
behalf Of her husband. He was tried
before court-martial later. however,
and his life spared by reprieve.)
He is now an honor prisoner In
the military provincial hospital there.
Evening star., 1938-10-24
Grid Player Breaks Arm.

Edward J. Killion. 16, of 4315 River
road NV, broke his left arm in q
football game on the Eastern High
School field at Seventeenth and B
streets NE. yesterday. He was treated
at Casualty Hospital.
Evening star., 1938-10-24
Spanish Fronts Quiet.

HENDAYE. France cat the Spanish
Frontier). Oct. "a (R).-Calm contin-
ued on Spain's civil war fronts today,
but both sides were reported putting
finishing touches on their plans for
new offensives.
Activity over the week end consisted
Of occasional skirmishes between raid
ing parties seeking prisoners for ques-
tioning by the intelligence services.
Evening star., 1938-01-16
THIS WEEK

said, Suzanne and Quen are not 60
ing to be married"
II guessed that"
when Quen found l had gone.
Suzanne tried to keep him from coming
after me. You see, he was brave after
all. You don't seem very happy that
Suzanne is free, Randy?"
Il guess my knee hurts too much"
"Quen is phoning the lodge to tell
them we're all right. You could talk to
Suzanne, if you want to-" Her voice
fell. Il hope you won't" He looked up
at her quickly. Because you see,
Randy - 1 love you very much"
"Martha!' He dropped the note.
She asked, "You do love me, don't
you?'
Good Lord. yes! From the year
oner'
"And it was just because l couldn't
see anybody but Quen that you
didn't :"
'Of course"
Evening star., 1938-01-16

And - Suzanne - what of herr?
"Oh, Toby, what in heavens name
does Suzanne matter? Or anybody?
If you've come to your senses at lastr'
why were you 50 determined to
get to the wedding?"
He snorted. why in the world
except to give you a hand if you needed
it?"
Inside, they could hear the tele-
phone receiver tumbling onto its hook.
Martha turned up her face. Thank
heaven, l was right in what guessed.
coming downfall. Randy. kiss me
quick - hard. Oh, my dearestr'
Randy's arms were around her, his
lips hard against her hair. her cheek.
DO you suppose we could have a
Christmas wedding?" she asked. "You
see, darling, the snowstorm won't
matter to us. That's because we won't
have to wear skis for our - wedding
on wingsr
IL End
Evening star., 1938-01-16
Jonvoy Is. 1888
Half an Hour Berlin
Confinvsd koss poos four

Fritz reflled it. She was suddenly
gay, audacious, an Irma that Otto had
never seen. Nevertheless, these last
five minutes seemed long to him.
People had said it was like that before
going over the top in the War. Surrep-
titiously. he glanced at his wrist watch.
Three minutes - two minutes - one
minute. In one minute he must say
goodby - anf WiedeYseken!
The door was flung open. A civilian
stood in the doorway. Four black
uniformed SIS. men stood behind him.
Hell Hitlsrr barked the civilian,
jerking up his hand. Her Oao
Hofmann?"
Otto stepped forward.
"You are under arrest!"
Arrest? = But am due at the Air
MinisteriuSs -
"Es macht nichts! Soto,N Mar-
sehierenr'
A hand was on his collar. He
wTenched himself round.
"Irma -!'
She stood silent, anguished.
Fritz also stepped forward, with
authority.
What does this mean? vouch for
this gentleman! OF what is he accused?"
"Cestabo. Her, Captain. l regret.
The accused is not informed. But
since an officer aslks-He,, Hoffman,
is accused of remarks tending to bring
the Third Reich into derision and
contempt - uttered at noon in the
Weisse Ross restaurant and subse-
quently in private here. Two-three
months in a prison camp. Herr Cap
tain. Prisoner march,
As he went. brutally propelled, he
heard Irma's voice.
''Coti ssi Dank - he does not 60 to
Spain!"
Ike Ead
Evening star., 1938-01-16

Reigate. in which to look through
your portfolio ~. Scotland Yard will
then have to take hand.'
De Treville, once more shedding his
tail coat and slipping into the silk
dressing gown, began to load the clay
pipe. was listening intently, as he
settled back in his armchair. And
presently the sound came which had
anticipated.
The closing of a door - hurried
footsteps - dim bell - the whine of
the ascending lift. Then, the clang of
the gates, the gates again - and the
descent of the lift.
She's gonew said Trevvy. reaching
out for the telephone. ''She's an enemy
of England - but nevertheless she
deserves start. Actually. shouldn't
have let her 60! If she had been mer-
cenary spy, should not have done 50.
but she happens to be acting for her
own country. respect such women"
Further adsentxres of Major de
T,esills soiH appear in later issues
Of THIS WEEK.
Evening star., 1938-01-16

is scheduled to leave the Tempelhof
at midnight - for an unknown des-
tination. I'm afraid it's sunny Spain.
Otto"
He stood, rigid, like a soldier.
Also, euf!" he said.
Irma had gone oddly marble-like,
strangely older.
what time is it. Otto?" she asked.
Ten minutes of seven" He turned
to Fritz and the old Oberst. Il leave in
ten minutes. If Irma and l could be
together -
Irma checked them. authoritatively.
Il have to telephone friend. Fritz.
give Otto glass of our good MaSeksner
beer He will lack it where he is going"
She passed beyond the portiere.
Fritz brought the beer. poured other
glasses for the Colonel and himself.
Also D. brositr' he said. raising his
glass. "Und allies Ghsek!" "P,ositl'
said Otto. They drank together. as he
had heard that German officers had
drunk together when awaiting one of
the great Allied pushes" Death
might intervene before the next inn
promptu Kneibe.
Irma returned. He wondered to
whom and of what she had telephoned.
1t wanted five minutes of seven. In
five minutes he must 60.
He managed to smile. Still should
like five minutes -"
NO." said Irma. please! Let US all
stay together. l don't want to- she
sent him a strange look - ito show
weakness to my future husband. am
a German woman - you remember
the Leaders speech about the Teuton
women of old time?" She smiled.
Give me a glass of beer. Fritz" She
raised the full glass. Also pvOsiE
Good luck to all of us! Noek etsoas,
F,itz!" She held out the empty glass.