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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-20
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SPLINTERS
By Ted ArOnsOn
neutrality-suspicious.
BORN-DIED-

The biography, as we'll as the
epitaph, of many a person can be
recorded i'm two words, Born
Died They made no contribution
to society worthy of mention, and
their removal requires no readjust-
ment anywhere. Such folks are
mere links in the chain of destiny.
1t is not in all cases laudable
desire to live a long time, a hum
dred years, for example. 1t all de-
ponds on the record. It is said that
the alligator lives for several hum
dred years, but we all know that
this reptile is of no value to man.
kind until its hide has been tanned
and made into handbags and the
like.
Whether we humans pay the rent
for the space we occupy on this
earth, does not depend on how long
we succeed in remaining above
ground, but upon what we do or
achieve. That rent can not be paid
by shirkers or grabbers.
Do we help to provide better
environment for the boys and girls
of our community? Will needy
folks be fed by our hands? Are hui
man burdens made lighter through
our help? Will some neglected or
handicapped child have a better
chance because of us? Are political
conditions to be cleaner by reason
Of our civic interest?
The truth is, that some men leave
the world no better than they found
it, despite living to ripe old age.
The man who gets but never gives,
may last for years but never lives. !"
IT some kind and charitable per-
son feels that he can accomplish
nothing, he should be urged to Join
some civic, fraternal or religious
group. That will provide encourage
ment and the satisfaction OF seeing
effective results from cooperative
action. 1t isn't how long we live that
matters, but how we'll.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-20
THE WESTERN NEWS, LIBBY, MONTANA

the of the the United States and the policy
should their Theodore Roosevelt
president of
American 1908 What
equally today Forestry the preservation of forests by
administer the
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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-20
Thursday, June 20, 1910

The scissors grinder says his bus
mess is fine for he never saw
things so dull in his life.
Evening star., 1940-03-23
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Z ~ <MVIDA HURST

realize the terrific strain of that
interview. If Christopher Reid
hadn't come to work that morning.
. If she hadnT Just happened to
meet him the night before. 80.
On such slight thread had her
hopes been hung. But she had the
job. That was the important thing.
And suddenly her spirits lifted.
She was late, but she must take
time to call her mother. She could
hear the relief in Annals voice as
she replied, Good work, daugh-
teri" Five years was a long time
to wait, but now at last their chance
had come.
The remaining days of the week
passed quickly. Calls resignation
was accepted with regret. IF it's
more money you want" the lawyer
said.
ut isn't that Gail evaded. THE
work is too strenuous. need a
change"
She knew he was puzzled, but she
had never conflded in him and she
could not do so now. Monday found
Evening star., 1940-03-23
REPAIRS g SERVICE.

PAPER HANGING, this week only. $3.50
per room: 1910 washable. sunfast papers:
work guaranteed. Michigan 5315.
PAPER HANGING, painting, S4, frst-class
Go anywhere. Quality work. White me-
chanics. Lincoln 795s-W. 23s
PAPER HANGING, painting and plastering,
You can get your work done now on easy
terms that suit you. ]. Tolson, AT. 1882.
PLUMBING AND HEATING, jobbing and
remodeling speciality; 24-hour servics.
Harry E. Williams, North 324S.
Radio Trouble? Free est; Honssf wsfk ngi,sr gIsr
M1D-cITY Radio Shop, 90 pm. Ma. 2s02.
WINDOW SHADES, s eieaning 3 .Ts;ns =
Rahe's Shade Shop, 903 10th NV. RE.
Evening star., 1940-03-23

her entering the Reid store as an
employe
Reopened Old Wound.
But Bill had been right. 1t did
open the old wound in her
mothers heart. Not for months had
Anna been so depressed. Again
and again she rehearsed the steps
leading up to her husbands death
becoming more and more vindictive.
He would have died before he
would have done such thing" the
broken-hearted widow declared
He could have murdered easier
than he could have stolen. And as
for that detectives story about a
blond woman being involved. There
never was another woman, blond
or otherwise, in Robert Trenton's
life
He had been framed, she insisted
by some one inside the store" and
Gail agreed with her But she found
to her surprise that among the en-
ployeS who had been there five
years any one of them might have
been the guilty one.
She made list for her mothers
benefit admitting that the task was
going to be far more difficult than
either of them had suspected
The present manager, Tobias
Wentworth, disagreeable officious
person, might easily have had the
motive of wanting her fathers job.
The bookkeeper, Helen Stiles, an
exotic blackhaired woman of 35, be-
haved in mysterious manner.
She made friends with no one in
the store and although she had
worked there for 10 years no one
knew anything about her.
Then there was the stenographer,
Hazel Stone, with brassily blond
hair who continually boasted about
her fatal attraction, for men. These
three must have known Calls father
as well as the janitor. mild talk
ative little man who did not escape
Calls scrutiny and was the last
name on her list.
There was to be another but she
did not add it until she had worked
at the store for almost month.
CTo Be Continued.)
Evening star., 1940-03-23
CHAPTER III.

VIII I
Gail Meadows Trenton, known as
Gail Meadows to every one in. her
present circle, stared anxiously at
her reflection in the mirror of her
dressing table.
The room, with its French gray
furniture left over from a happier
period, was flooded with sunlight,
which contrasted with the serious
expression of the girl in her sober
black dress.
The photograph on her mothers
dresser showed happy child of 13
with merry brown eyes and long,
brown curls.
Calls mouth was still sweet, but
Evening star., 1940-03-23

Gail Meadows Trenton, 90 goes din.
ner-dancing with Bill Morgan and
meets Christopher Reid, handsome son
of the man who was responsible for
her fathers unjust Imprisonment and
death. She tells Bill about her IA
ther and declines his proposal OF mar
riaRe The couple returns to Calls
home where she lives with her mother.
Anna, and spinster aunt Belle. Gall
explains to Bill she has promised her
mother that she will not marry until
her fathers name is cleared.
Evening star., 1940-03-23
Service

WINCHESTER, Va, March 23.-
Following custom of 13 years,
young Methodists Of this area will
hold sunrise services tomorrow on
the porch of Senator Byrd's Rose
mont home near Berryville. Massed
choirs will sing. The Rev. H. j.
Balthis, this city, will speak.
Evening star., 1940-03-23

Of the traffic deaths reported for
January of this year in 36 States, Is
had death totals below January.
1899; 18 had increases and 3 showed
no change. In January last year
20 of 81 reporting States showed
reductions from 1888.
Evening star., 1940-03-23
HOUSES UNFURNIsHEp.

faEvY q rms CHASE 81 ,T1,Gs.d D Sos Rms, B: $40.
ToN r. GORDON rms i427 Eye e. S. sliS 81. 5Ss5 Ell,
serVics Smce a1S0 fo, open s,a to pm Automobile
NEARBY Nl,!.R va TWO sEMI-DETAcHED
Ffos % aoRboN peT f4s9 ss99nfs,on e.. & ST.
2T59i mobii. Once Once. also . open to pm. Auto
Fen Tent WiaL1W T.a.Sgs,,a AvEEroUR BEpRooMs;
PRopEkTfEs 474 kHpRis ss. n.H RiMMELf4Ss Me- ffS5
3 54S5 Ssdrm. N H Az AVE; N.wI-1st FL, LIy RIM:
t., 0HVima iV rm q,n Dedrm nm; din oerches 2nd
furnace, gas, elec. Key, 57i6 18th ''.; st. ''A'
ALEXANDRIA. ,712 WOLFE sT.-6 RMS.
blvd: Key at 7os Wolfe. owNER, pi. 1a4a. 4dat
59d 59a ST. N.E.--6 R., B., H.-WH; $4,000.
Hall skos, 100 Ii 81 St. ssf aE 0I Lf h 1897 sSp.
1903 1903 OTIS ST NE. .WooDRIDGE-6
tsgeneba,at fage; racing Taft Park. ReconditIonsd
CHEVY CHEVY CHASE, MD. LELAND sT.-coN-
sSrs,Snsiv sSSreened porch large lot trees: flowers
oWNEk shepherde defs soas@ ssf aser fseF sss. s
ARLINGTON. .3102 NO. PERsH1NG DRIVE
bungalow. 3 rms. bath garage; ami:
500. Phone Hobart 3093 or National Oe35
satss ssh nos sa NE ssTd se6 SMs 9 AHKAT HEAT
INC. 500 H st. NV. Ma. 1856. >'''
GALL COLUMBIA 1871, EVENINGS sH
3471. for information about . 3 and
bedroom brick homes; S55 to SS5 Nearby
Maryland. 10th st. bus.
3713 INGOMAR ST. N.W.-DETxCHEp.
feom 1ss avssc4y ssdrms car baths Tq
rm. 25 it.. with fireplace. WI 1892
WESLEY HEIGHTs-DETACHE 4 BED
rooms. 2 baths, hot-water heat with eas.
garake: reconditioned like new. Price.
shSa'2i slds., IA. p4ss:: :: LANE 'r" Woodward
haas. haao sna sth bsTb ST NG%iMoRERN Groom
rated; gas heat. ami. Convenient to
esne1 sehoes a F H gd shop
1:s.s,. ls4s SPRING dr.S Rp;ms RMS, H.-W;H.
me; me- will redecorate; sentiles; refs. On
Newark)-Army oficer leaving March 81.
10 rooms. auto. heat; S110; open.
GEoRGEToWNmaREDUcED RENT. a2Ie
Volta pl., bet. Wis. ave. and 33d p and
rave. penovated: oSn only s4s. ee owNER Sns In. h
704. 9l7 18th NV. ME. $3.50. "a:
2O3O 1st ST. N.W.-s ROOMS AND BATH
h:.w.h:; newly decorated; $50, Phone
8, ss3.7s PER MONTH; 2l7 18th ST. NE,
vic: Eastern Hish Schools rooms, bath.
Eeaf put as n ssossss Waosss 4s4s ss9s'0n
4215 3rd ST N.w---6 ROOMS, SCR
porches, 2-car gar. automatic heat; newly
ssssbs..sl sssb s0ss e. 'Fan's RH ssoss ssoa'o Apply 7i|
CONTINUED On Next Page.l
Evening star., 1940-03-23
NOTICE,
REAL ESTATE statesmen

We want at once two hustling, wide
awake men, between 25 and 35 years Of
work at once. No place for trifers, but
1909 cooperation to the right men We
nave large listing of new and used homes,
all kinds OF investment property and plenty
OF good prospects Our business has in
creased SO rapidly we must have extra
saesmen $50 70 Nnee o The right man can make
A. S. GARDINER,
1910 X St NV MA Oa34
Evening star., 1940-03-23
DOGS, PETS. ETC,

DOGS, PETS. ETC.
CocKERs-Get a good one: reg A. K. c.;
Seat Pleasant. Hillside O492-W 23'
COCKER SPANIEL. beautiful, lge red male
Ingraham NV. GE. 5414.
CANARIES, guaranteed singers. Also fe-
males, parrakeets blue, yellow and green
AT. SS72-W. BOB 7th st. ne.
BLACK SHEPHERD PUPPIES, males, SIS. 90:
zirkle, Nokesville, Va. "a.
BOXER PUPPIES. s months, inoculated
cropped; finest blood lines Jondreau;
Wardour. Annapolis Md. Annapolis 81 IS
COCKER PUPPIES. At stud, black cookers
and scotties. Robard Kennels. Riggs I'd.
CHAMPION STOCK. pedisreed, male wire
3341.
PEK1NGESE, pedig stock. beauties. ideal
gifts, wonderful dispositions. several colors.
males and females, moderately priced
1919 Vermont ave. ME. 7204.
ESKIMO sPTIZ PUPPIES, male and fe-
male: reasonable. 216 6 st. NV
COOKERS, female. fawn: male, curly black:
Ut reg. beautiful. Mcqueen, Caney place.
FOREST Glen. Silver Spring ISM. 24'
Scottie Puppies, Registered, $50.
1924 Mills Ave. NE, North 9.81. 24s
BULL TERRIERS, white, cham
pion bred show prospects, priced
from $25. One young dog that
can win, reasonable, to suitable
home only.
2 Old Chester Rd.. Bethesda. WI. 2s9o-J.
Evening star., 1940-03-23
LOST

lOSI.
BLOUSE. gray knitted, glass buttons, near
Tenley Circle. or on Friendship trolley,
Friday afternoon. Reward. EN- 6I73
BOSTON BULL, female. vicinity I4th and
Oak NV. Reward. Blue, 3453 14th st.
NV.
BOSTON BULL, female, toy. black and
Wnite lost Monday vicinity Rock Creek
Park Coli Course. Reward. GE. 1894.
H9 eSsT0s s2s TEERlERs ERR e. female 9th and
BRACELET, Ins novelty: silver colored heart
Phone Dupont so43. Reward 25'
pIai1AM9ND PA ; pNIs RING. small. between rear
St NV Enla Weeden.
EYEGLASSES Mayfiower Optical Co. case;
VIC. 2otn ana Pa. ave. NV. Reward. OK
FUR NECKPIECE, brown, lost between
conn. ave. Hillyer pl and goth and P. Re-
ward Cordova Apt North 1906
GLASSES; brown shell-rimmed. on Tues
Tsy, ray, N Washington or Alexandria: reward.
IRISH TERRIER. female puppy; solid
thsNSn prown color o , short tail; last seen in Be
iSg KEY -; CASE, leather, brown Upper; contain
National 3l20. Ext. 1913. "a
pupPY' black, short hair; Whit. under;
National 1880. S:46 an. .-5:45 pm.
FOUND.
BRING OR REPORT deserted, stray animals
tonlyl to the Animal Protective Association.
Atlantic T353
Evening star., 1940-03-23

AUTOMOBILE SERVICE
SALESMAN-We have an
opening in our organization
for an energetic go-getter to
act as contact man with
suburban car dealers. Must
know automobiles and have
a pleasing personality. At
tractive offer with unlimited
possibilities to man able to
qualify. Salary to start and
tran S portation furnished.
Box 272-D. Star.
Evening star., 1940-03-23
SITUATIONS Wok.EN.
SITUATIONS poMEsTIc.

SbtOAsISNS 1OmES1tA.
COOK. chambermaid or waitress, colored,
iight complexion, neat; ref. Phone HO.
4SfS. 90
GIRL colored, neat. reliable, wants e h W ,
plain cooking: city ref exp. Call Saturday
and Monday. NO 6456.
GIRL, willing to work wants days work
or part time. Call MI. 6772
GIRL, Southern, colored wishes part
time Job. evenings or mornings: very fond
children; city reference. RE. 1887
GIRL, colored wishes day or week work
SH. 3l2s. Good reference. Dorothy
Herbert.
GIRLS, colored. >. g.hw full or part time
good cooks and good refs Lincoln 3960-M
HOUSEKEEPER white. good cook middle
age References. Write details. Box
371-J. Star. o5s
WOMAN. colored wishes days work; first
class worker. Phone Hobart s729.
WANTED by settled colored woman, cook
any Kind OF work; ref. AID. 5756-J. $50
Glrard
Evening star., 1940-03-23
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

store psa' Ken Badse aBRa sec'Fss soa
Lee highway. Rosslyn. Va. Chestnut 1777.
IAILoR1NG SHOP, fully equipped, NV
043s.
BEAUTY SHOP. fully equipped, best down
aoWI M location, exceptional possibilities for
mSst be Ve seen ta pr only s7
st. NV 28s
DfELiCATESSEN restaurant, groceries, soda
fountain. etc. $500 Georgia ave. NV
RoOMING HOUSE, downtown, 90 rms, 4
ease sear largest for hote rent
home HON. money.maker; s4,sOO; terms; con-
sider exchange. Call owner. ME. 1857.
CORNER RESTAURANT on Maine ave. s.w.
water 'front.', near excursion boats and
man tbee Rent @ ns s5o Iea lease reS'ansan. yesrs
Reas Ca% owner. ME. 1854.
RESTAURANT MANAGER, knowledge of
operating and buying: salary immaterial
percentage basis. Box 31-J, Star. 29'
rooms rooms all new: your price for a quick sale;
terms Metropolitan 5271. "a
GAS STATION and garage for sale: good
iocalion; Uoad 45oS Cottage City, Md Phone Green
SHOE REPAIR SHOP. first-class; Conn.
ave- excellent business; must SELL need
rest. Emerson 1854 20
STORE. rms. in Md. mi from D. c..
o good grocery and beer mixed neighborhood.
Cali Lincoln G435.
RESTAURANT and liquor business, Lo-
Gated on boulevard in NV, in go9d com
mer2al and residential section. Doing a
good business. Box 20s-X Star,
DRUGSTORE, in MARYLAND. no competi-
Heated iqaf budne qoetoFI nox cheap Esn in
FOR QUICK SALE, gas station, rms,
path, = acre ground. side drive: dong
nice business for past 7 years Best
aeSn Box 5sr NO. oelss s Jessdp interested Ma
GROCERY STORE EQUIPMENT electric;
$1,000 cash: nearly new Give phone
number Tor appointment Box 1881, Star.
PRIVATE PARTY is interested in pur-
chasing or investing in insurance agency
reaI estate or other going business. Box
267-J. Star. "a.
MODERN. OLD ESTABLISHED shoe repair
e1 sane Al eaupmen psd SsaTs for very cass ley
out OF town, must sacrifice. Terms to re-
sponsible party. Apply 730 Kennedy St NV.
FEnsaAVRaMT Ed4 aAy saNd 1H ia %. yonqerful
ave NV. National 1865. 23.
GASOLINE STATION.
Due to bad health, am compelled to
business also siH-room bungalow. mi :,
Tth y s. 4 hshgsy asres NJ Sf leyeI land & &located
WILLOW spRINGs SERVICE E ST station, ri 2N
W. N YOWELL.
r F. D., No. L. Fairfax. Va. o4s
SPECIAL BARGAIN
Small, modern hotel, on Lower Potomac.
Best OF equipment and furnishings Fine
cellent beach frontage Less than hours
over paved roads from Washington Sac
rlnce price. Moderate cash will handle
Call Mr.. Gray, WI 4454 or Me Il43
Evening star., 1940-03-23
ROOMS FURNISHED.
"THE MAURY. !"

7O1 10th st. nw.-100 beautifully surn,
single and twin bedrooms. running water,
neal mowers and tub baths. inner-spring
mattresses. elevator Nicely furnished recep.
ton room: single. $3.50 wk up: double.
Evening star., 1940-03-23
HELP MEN AND WoMEN.

COUPLE. elderly. colored, as janitors;
quarters for services. no wages Govt.
man, hrs S-4. pref: both call 5716 18th
SOLICITORS wanted in washington, Vir-
ginia and Maryland for business college.
Box 76-J, Star 24s
Evening star., 1940-03-23
CLUB MERIDIAN

262O 18th ST. NV
a dellghttul home residence for men and
women IN the embassy section High cool
summer location. Game room and parlors
Tor guests use. Social environment. sin.
gle with bath available Hotel service
E4ce!lent Go. $3.50. "a
Evening star., 1940-03-23

pleasing personality Must have good exp.
in selling either business, commercial or
financial. who's accustomed to actual con-
stating age. married or single number OF
DEFENDANTS business experience. If not
now employed state how long since en-
ployed II employed state length of time
with present employer how many member
ships or organizaU as In how many do
hiin.Dy!a -Wrent living expenses required
state amount OF life insurance owned. Give
phone number We are only interested in
sponsible position or unemployed for rea-
sons beyond his control This opening is q
good opportunity for the right man who
can afford to take a position at low earn.
ings at the start Position permanent. OPP
portunities for future advancement excel
lent. II your letter indicates that you will
Mt into our organization we will phone and
arrange an appointment at our once. All
replies CONFIDENTIAL Box 213-D, Star
Evening star., 1940-03-23

CHEVY 9d CHASE. D. c.-6 RMS. B.. $40.
ap, apts, S100 II rms, -2s b., Si15. FuL.
TON R. GORDON. 1427 Eye st. Di $3.50,
once also open to Q pm. Automobile
service Tor serious prospects
Evening star., 1940-03-23
HOUSES FURNISHED

shops bus; S75. 2116 Tuniaw d rd NV n.Ro0'S'
overlooking Rock Creek Park,
;, Bachelor will share beautifully furnished
rooms, , baths. porches GARAGE . fre-
places. clubroom: exceptionally cool in
summer. 3419 Oakwood ter. NV. Cali
Adams O399. National aR46 -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25

Answers on Page IA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
COPYRIGHT. sOAo. MEA SERVICE. ING

Lescencof shrugged sadly. we have given her another chance at life = for what it may be worth, he said. "At her age happiness should still be possible. You must talk with her, Braitwood. You knew her father"
 T mean to-" Sidney promised. "Shall we assume that she slipped and fell into the pool when we give an account of the "accident?"
 Certainly she slipped. I saw her do it." Lesencoh agreed. "As for Marta, T shall see her publicity agent at once and give matters as favorable an interpretation as possible. Greatness is in her. This sorrow should broaden her art"
 Sidney gazed thoughtfully at Lesencoff's broad shoulders and we'll -poised head. The director had expressed no regret for Adam s death. He had always hated Lang don and now he thought only in terms of Marta's suffering and the possible effect and tragedy might have on her future.
 Yet, in spite of Marta's denial, Sidney knew that he loved her, and that she had had to make a choice between him and Adams Langdon. He insisted thta he had an ironclad alibi. Braitwood hoped he was right.
 They carried Nella back to the house and sent for local doctor. Though she seemed conscious she did not speak, nor could she, be induced to do so.
 "That blow on her head may be responsible" the doctor tod them. Time will determine if it is. But the trouble may be g psychosis, due to shock"
 He suggested a nurse. Pat. how ever, decided that they had best share the nursing between them. Though no word was spoken, all agreed that if Nella had anything to say when she became herself again, it might be better for the family to learn of it first.
 (TO Be !Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25

LEsENCoFF SAVES A LIFE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
BY WRAY WADE SEVERN

I Immediately he became a streak in the air.
 Only a few bubbles marked the spot where Lesencoff had gone under. Tn an instant a dark head appeared; a shoulder flashed white; a powerful arm struck out; the other arm appeared, holding Nelia Langdon,s limp form. The pool was not wide. A few strokes and the Russian made bank.
 Sidney took the figirl from him and laid her, face down, on the grass. we must get the water out of her lungs" he said.
 "She had hardly gone under when caught her." Lesencof told him. Kneeling beside the uncon- scious girl, he helped Braitwood administer first aid.
 What did you see?" Sidney asked, his hands moving rhythmi- cally against Nella's sides.
 The director shook the water out of his hair. "It is something cannot understand. She walked deliberately into the water, gazing straight before her. When she got beyond her depth, she sank. It looked deliberate. Then I dived."
 "She acted oddly last night, Lesencoff,' Sidney explained. "She had had terrible shock. Did you know that Adam Langdon had been mUrdered?"
 Lesencoff inclined his head, Such news travels quickly" he said. "The milkman brought it from the Langdon Knoll kitchen to George Wilkinson's door this morning. I'm staying with the Wilkinson's this week" He hesi- tated before adding, Gan it be possible she knows more about the murder than she has told?"
 Sidney's eyes warned him to be less personal. Nella exhibited signs of returning consciousness. A shud- der passed through her slender form and a faint breathing had be- gun to trouble her lungs.
 I came over as soon as had had breakfast" the director went on T hope may be of service to Mar ta. She will need all her friends"
 There is little you can do ex- cept leave condolences for the family" Sidney replied. Lang don surprised me when we arrived by announcing his marriage to Patricia Bridges. Did you know of that, too?"
 Married to Patricia Bridges! Impossible!" Lesencof exclaimed T understood there was a wife but naturally I supposed her to be Marta"
 "well - it was otherwise" sid- ney said.
 "So!" Lesencof took a moment to digest the news. Al was amiable, no doubt?" he ques- | toned.
 "All was decorous, sidne, amended.
 For an instant the Russian dit not speak. Finally, after a quicl glance to see if the girl were sufi' ciently conscious to hear him, h. said, Had I been present, I nigh have shot Langdon myself. Yol didn't do it, did you Braitwood?"
 "No, although I almost wantet to-" Sidney replied. "DoubtleS you, yourself, have an alib' Boris?"
 'Ironclad, now that I consider. Lesencoff's glance had fastened ol Nella,s head. "The girl has , bruise behind her ear. It is no fresh. Did you notice it?" h asked.
 Sidney examined 8 small, dis colored spot, plainly visible throug the damp, streaked hair.
 T wonder how she got that? he muttered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
CHAPTER XVI

Surely nothing serious could have happened to Nella. Probably she had gone for a walk in the woods to regain her self control. So reasoned Braitwood, as he made anxious way along a narrow path that pierced the grove east of the house.
 "Nella!" he called. "Nella!"
 When she did not reply his ap- nrehension increased. He thought of the dream she had related to them the previous night, of the faint which had mercifully spared her from more of Murphy's ques- tions, and of her undenlable neu- rotic inheritance.
 Then he recalled that she loved the orchard and directed his steps there. The fruit trees, thickened and colored with promised abund- ance, held no hint ot trageoy. Braitwood heard crow WhlTr overhead and the distance murmur of the stream at the end ot the estate.
 'Nella!" He repeated the call sOh, Nella!"
 Perhaps she had gone for a swim. Nothing like cold water to restore one to normalcy. He hur- ried toward the natural swimming pool at the southern boundary of the property. Screened by a growth of young birches and fed by the stream, the pool was visible from a small stone bridge which spanned a side road that joined the state highway. Suddenly Sidney feet took startled root. Impossible not to recognize the tall figure star ing intently into the water. :,
 Boris Lesencoff stood on the rail arms extended for a dive. He had flung his coat on the bridge, but he was otherwise fully clothed