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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-11
Crime is a social disease.


Crime is a social disease"
On the basis of cumulative statistics presented by The
bulletin than evident that the public is con-
fronted with task the disease" is to be
controlled to the degree smallpox or other noXous
pestilences have been.
Thus, in the first half of 1911 the bulletin reports.
there were 425 253 CRIMINAL OFFENSES committed
in 2034 cities with combined population of "a 1856
indicating that whole of the United States MORE
THAN A MILLION HEINOUS CRIMES will be recorded
this year alone.
Comparison with previous periods shows only minor
changes for better or for worse.
Obviously. therefore in spite of any progress that
has been made in directions this is still A CRIME
INFESTED COUNTRY-more so than any other country
in the world.
IT is no disparagement of the splendid work of the
FBI and of many of its cooperating agencies to say
this
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
Miss Rita Genyy
 Presented Gifts

Miss Rita Geary was the guest of honor at Q shower given recently at Mecca's restaurant by Mrs. Pat rick Geary, Mrs. Michael Mccarthy, and Mrs. Evaline Lord.
 Among those attending were: Emma Mccarthy, Mrs. James Cooney, Mrs. J. Lynch, Mrs. Daniel Cavanaugh, Mrs. William Zeirns, Mrs. Agnes Dunn, Mrs. Michael Mccarthy, Mrs. Jerry Mccarthy, Lois Woodruff, Mrs. Mary St. Jean, Mrs. E. Lord, Kathleen Courtney, Mrs. Nora Hogan, Hannah Connor, Mrs. Rose Demers, Mrs. Edward Behan, Mrs. Helen Kilbride, Mrs o. Wooster, Margaret Fleming, Mrs. James Dowd, Mrs. Mildred La Flamme.
 Mrs. William Nagle, Mrs. Cosgrove, Mrs. Herman Liebrich, Katherine Bloomfield, Mrs. Wesley Burns, Mrs. Jennie Lebus, Mary Conway Mur- phy, Mrs. Lillian O'Donneli, Mrs J. M. ChoQuet, Mrs. Wilfred Du. fault, Mrs. Dennis Griffin, Margaret Griffin, Mrs. Noreen Conway Peters, Marjorie Wooster, Loretta McGin- miss, Frances Whalen, Mary Geary, Mrs. M. ODonnell, Lillian Mur- phy, Marie Collins, Mrs. Alice Ber- trand, May Mccarthy, Mrs. Anne Conway Melvin, Mrs. John O'Conllell Mrs. H. Healey, Mrs. D. Griffin Mrs. Anna Sullivan, Mrs. K. Sher man, Mrs. J. Brennan, J. Moran Mrs. T. Hamilton, Nancy Mccarthy, Mrs. R. Chipman and Mrs. Walter Stovican.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
. MeKENNEY's BRIDGE QUIZ

BY WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY
 America's Card Authority

All who attended the national tournament at Philadelphia last year were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. A. J. Hetherington. A great-grandmother with 10 great grandchildren, she had participated in the national tournament with her daughter, Mrs. Ada H. Latham, and her granddaughter.
 While preparing for the Philadel- phia nationals, had the pleasure Of being invited to dinner at the home of Mrs. Hetherington and Mrs. Latham, and we had a most enjoy. able evening playing an individual. Perhaps Mrs. Hetherington did drop Q trick or two with some of her partners, but the best scores had that evening were made with her as partner. We had e lot of fun out of a little trick play she made against our opponents.
 Sitting West, Mrs. Hetheringtoil won the opening lead with the ace of spades. She cashed the ace of hearts, then the queen, which she overlook in dummy with the king Now she led the jack of diamonds, The Idea, of course, was to create the impression that she was trying to 1inesse against the queen. This might work if South held the ace but not the queen. South might
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
Weddings
Weddings
sHAw-sEAvER


 At two-thirty o'clock on Satur- day afternoon, Miss Rachel Frances Seaver, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. Dwight Seaver of wood street, be- came the bride of Richard Shaw, Jr., son of Mir. and Mrs. Richard Shaw of Brooklyn, New York.
 Rev. Robert Hampshire of Bell- port, Long Island, assisted by Rev. Louis Higgins of this city, united the couple at St. Paul's Methodist church, which was attractive.y dec- orated with palms and chysanthe- mutns. An organ recital was given 'Jy Wales MeisinGer, with Martha McNaught singing "At DaWning' and God Touched 6 Rose.
 Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her sis- ters, the Misses Laura and Eliza beth Seaver, with Miss Elizabeth King of Brooklyn, New York, a niece of the groom, as flower girl. David H. Thompson served as best man, with George Rutledge of this city, and Richard Thorpe of Brook lyn, New York, as ushers.
 The brides gown of ivory taffeta was fashioned with a fitted bodice having a heart shaped neckline and short puffed sleeves. A ruffle of lace edged the bouffant skirt. A Queen Anne headdress of seed pearls and orange blossoms he'd her lngertip veil of sillusion. She car- led an old fashioned bouquet of white roses with orchids.
 The frocks of the maid of honor md bridesmaid were styled similar y to that of the bride, in Eleanor Blue taffeta. Each wore a match ng shoulder veil draped from a wreath of flowers, and carried an old fashioned bouquet of bronze chrysanthemun1s. The flower gir! was dressed in yellow taffeta, hav- ing short puffed :leeves, and a bouf- fant skirt. She carried a basket of pink and whi:e chrysanthemuIns.
 A reception followed at the church parlors, Mrs. Seaver receiving in a costume of maroon crepe With matching accessories and corsage of Talisman rose-. Mrs. Shaw wore a gown of aqua lame with cor- responding accessories, and a pink rose ccrsage. Guests attended from Brooklyn, New York, Philadelphia Providence, Turner's Falls, Worces- ter and Bel.port.
 When leaving for A motor krin. the bride wore an ensemble of maroon velveteen with ma.ching acce sories Upon their return MT. and Mrs Shaw will reside in Rochester, New York.
 The bride Is a graduate of Wilby high school, and Bryant college in Providence. The groom is an alum nus of Polytechnic Institute in Brooklyn, and Massachusetts Insti- tute of Technology. He Is a mem- Der of Tau Beta Pi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
Personal
A.O.H. Auxiliary Enjoyed Party

Members and friends of Division b7, Ladies Auxiliary A. O. II. held a social and card game last week at the home of Mrs. Anna Shannahan of Ayers street. A special prize was donated by Mrs. J. Bresnahan, president of the Division.
 Refreshments were served.
 Those attending included: Mrs. J. eresnahan, Mrs. Lorreta Maher, Mrs. Anna Shannahan, Mrs. R. Crean, Mrs. Margaret Parker, Mrs. J. Cusick, Mrs. O. MacLelland, Mrs. M. Crean, Mrs. Mary Dunlap, Mrs. J. Nolan Mrs. J. Murphy, Mrs. M. killian, Mrs. H. Crean, Mrs. Kath- tyn Reilly, Mrs. Kathryn O'Connell, Mrs. B. Harvey, Mrs. A. O'Toole, Mrs. 4. Baker, Mrs. J. Smith, Mrs. E.. Fredrickson, Mrs. P. Shannahan, Mrs. E. Tansley, Mrs. J. Hussey, Mrs. T. Donahue and the Misses Christine OConnor, Mary Quiliter, Patricia Murphy, Christine Shannafan, An- na Burke, Margaret Shannahan and 6ea Bowling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
Personal

MT. and Mrs. Thomas Barley of Simons street celebrated their twen- ty-fifth wedding anniversary yes- terday. On Saturday evening they were the guests of honor at dinner rarty given in Derby, and yesterday were entertained at a din- rler at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Raymond Cruess of South street.
 Miss Constance OLoughlin of East Main street spent the weekend in New York where she attended a dance at the West Chester Tennis Club.
 Miss. Marie Biondi of Wall street had as her guest ct the annual Sophomore Hop at St. Joseph's Col- iege, Hartford, Franklin Easton of Stamford, @ student at the Untver- sity of Connecticut.
 MT. and Mrs. o. L. Manning of Irvington avenue are spending some time in Sarasota, Florida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
AID SOCIETIES ARE
 PLANNING SUPPER
Scheduled for Thursday in Grange Hall; Local Youth
 to Drive Ambulance
CHESHIRE NEWS Cheshire Phone S3S
 Hubert Riguey

Cheshire, Nov. l0-The annual fair and turkey supper under the auspices of the combined junior and senior aid societies of the Methodist church will be held Thursday in Grange hall. Supper will be served at 5:30 o'clock. The committees are: junior group-Misses Mae Meade, Dorothy Cam and Dorothy McLel- Ian and Mrs. Seth Cowles, fancy work, Mrs. Adelbert Traver, Mrs. Harvey Flannegan, Mrs. Merrill H. Moore, Mrs. Ronald Jepson and Miss Gladys Collins; kitchen, Mrs. Karl Haller, Mrs. Herbert Spencer, Mrs. Edward Williams, Mrs. Albert H. Cam, Mrs. Seth Cowles and Mrs. Adelbert Traver; senior society, kit- chen, Mrs. Percy Mcclellan, dining room, Mrs. Marie Johnson; utility, Mrs. Nan Pearsall; grab bag, Mrs Winifred Harry.
 Mrs. c. Harold Dever of Maple avenue, who has been Q patient at the Methodist hospital in Brooklyn, is expected home this weekend.
 Cheshire, Nov. lO-Mrs. Ernest P. Welton was recently honored at Q birthday party at the home of the daughter, Mrs. Everett Connor of Maple avenue. Tn the evening, Mrs. Welton was the guest at Q family dinner at Waverly Inn. Those present at the afternoon party in- cluded: Mrs. Frank L. Porter, Mrs. Leola Robertson, Mrs. William E. Treat, Mrs. Joseph M. Speake, Mrs. Charles Humphrey, Mrs. Clifford Welton, Mrs. Newton Tyler, Mrs. Donald Porter, Mrs. Samuel E. Hall ard Miss Barbara Hall.
 Gordon R. Bain was reelected master of the Grange at the annual meeting, Wednesday evening t1 QraE ge Hall.
 Other officers were named as fol- lows: Overseer, Fitch Guilford; lec- turer, Miss Lillian Andrews; steward Kenneth I. Hale; assistant steward clifford Terrell; chaplain, Mrs. Ella Peters; treasurer, Lucius J. Hale; gatekeeper, Daniel Devine; ceres Miss Virginia Rimback; Pomora a Miss Louise Peck; Flora, Miss Alice Andrews; lady assistant steward Mrs. clifford Terrell; member of the executive committee, John H. R
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
Fronciscan Club
 To Complete Plans

The regular monthly meeting of the Franciscan Mission Club will be held tomorrow evening at s:30 o'clock at the Knights of Columbus hall. Final plans will be made for the benefit bingo to be sponsored by the organization on Wednesday, November 12. Miss Mary Cullen is chairman of the affair.
 A social hour will follow the bus mess meeting, with Miss Margaret Mulcahy and Miss Anna Murphy as hoStesses.
 Rev. Hilary Sullivan of New York is among the invited guests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
Couple United
 This Morning
.Oricchio Studio.

At g o'clock this morning Miss Mildred Rosa, daughter of Mrs. Anna Rosa of Waterville street, be- came the bride of Joseph Rizzuto, son of MT. and Mrs. Louis Rizzuto of Highlawn street.
 Rev. Rocco Nadile united the couple at the Church of Our Lady of LourdeS, with Miss Mildred c. Rosa as maid of honor, and John Palmiere as best man.
 The bride wore a gown of white brocaded satin, the shirred bodice having @ sweetheart neckline, and leg-o-mutton sleeves. The full skirt fell into @ long train. A crown of pearls held her tulle veil which was trimmed with lace. She carried shower bouquet of white roses with baby breath.
 The heather rose faille gown of the maid of honor had a heart shaped neckline, short puffsd sleeves, and a bouffant skirt. She wore Q fuschia Juliet cap with a matching veil, and carried fuschia and white pomponas.
 A breakfast at the Hotel Elton, for the bridal party and members of their families was followed by a reception at Grange hall. The brides mother wore soldier blue crepe with matching accesro '"e. The groom's mother was dressed in brown crepe with colrespU..u- ing accessories.
 The couple left for trip to New York, the bride travelling in a dress of gold wool, a beige tweed coat trimmed with mink dyed fitch and green accessories. Upon their re- turn, MT. and Mrs. Rizzuto will ;e- side at IF Highlawn street.
 The bride Is a graduate of the Waterbury Catholic High school; the groom of Leavenworth High school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
Mildred JdrUis
 Feted At Party

Mrs. Emmons Wolfe entertained on Saturday afternoon at her home in Cheshire with a linen shower in compliment to Miss Mildred Jarvis of Rose!and avenue.
 Among her guests were Mrs. Wal ter Jarvis, Mrs. John Aub ey, Mrs Amanda Young, Mrs. 0. Carlsrud, Mrs. M. Cartin, H1srjcrie Canttn, Rita Cantin, Mrs. Uric Dionne, Mrs. Arthur Libby, Mrs. W. s. Smith, Mrs. M. J. Dempsey, Mrs. P Matthews, Mrs. Lester Young, Mrs Arthur DuBois, Kathleen Feeley, Arr lene Chatfield, Mrs. Ralph Vaughn, Mrs. Peter Keely, Mrs. Edward Far ley, Marjorie Farley, Mrs. Edward N1alvey, Mrs. George Barton, Ms. A. J. Jourdan of Meriden, and Frances Jourdan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
Auxiliary Ch0irv,1en
 To Meet Wednesday

The Second District of the Amer ican Legion auxiliary will hold @ meeting on Wednesday evening, No- vember 12, at the Casa Grand hall, Main street, Seymour, at 8:30 o'clock. Miss Margaret Dillon, ois- trlct president, has issued invita- tions to all department chairmen.
 There are now HOO enrolled in the organization. The Junior Girls will furnish HOO candies and fa- vors to be used at the Newington hospital and the Soldiers Home at Rocky Hill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
College ALun1nde Selects Models

The models for the fur show which will be given at the bridge sponsored by the Waterbury Chap ter of Alumnae of Albsrtus Mag nus college at Waterbury Catholic High school on Tuesday, November II, include: Miss Velma Keefe, Miss Joan Brown, Miss Joan Brad ley, Miss Medalese Dzinski, Miss Sophie Culhane, Miss Rosemary Day, Miss Anne Bradley, Miss Anne Guilfoile, Miss Irene Palatine, Miss Catherine P. Rochon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
Waterbury Camps
 To Hold Reception

The three Waterbury Camps of the Royal Nelghbors of America will hold jont meeting this eve- ming ct Mechanics Hall, with Mrs. Jean Mclean presiding.
 The members will receivee Mrs Ruby Ann Keenig of Jackson Heights, Long Island, who Is mak- ing her annual inspection of Con- necticut camps during the month Of November.
 The Juvenile members of May flower Camp will meet at 7:S0 o'clock; the adults at 8 o'clock.
 To while away the time, men Of a balloon barage in England ap- pealed for mouth organs, and Q few days later received 8 complete church organ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CLUB

Scorers in the Friday afternoon tournament under the direction of Mrs. J. 0. Moriarty included: north south, Mrs. Raymond Paradis, Mrs. Daniel McNulty, 103; Mrs. Harry Laudeman, Mrs. Ida Birdsall, 99 l-2; east-west, Mrs. Gustave Schmidt, Mrs. William Meister, 109; Mrs. Louis Schuster, Mrs. John Cruess 80.
 The ofiicial standing is: Mrs. Lau- deman, Mrs. Birdsall, 2Sl; Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Parker, 280; Mrs. For- man. Mrs. Carney, 277; Mrs. Mo. Sherry, Mrs. Cockroft, 273.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
Pre-Nupti0L Party
 For Mary DePaolo

Miss Mary DePoalo was the guest of honor at & tea and personal shower given recently by Mrs. Will liam L. Ross, Jr., at her home on Burton street.
 Mrs. Carl Hockert presided at the tea table. Among those present were Matilda pePoala, Eleanor D'Anni- clio, Mrs. Christine Delaney, Mrs. Carl Hockert, Mrs. Joseph Hayes, Mrs. Ann Grossenback, Mrs. Mario DePoaloa, Mrs. John Manke, Mrs. Lena DePoala, Mrs. Michael Ritucci, Mrs. Arthur Kelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
ST. PAUL's

The regular meeting of the Wo- mems Society of St. Paul's Methodist Church will be held on Thursday, November 13, afternoon at 2:3o o'clock at the church. All members are urged to attend, as plans will be formulated for the fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
ABOUT THE MOON

The moon, about one-fourth the size of the earth, is not large enough to attract an atmosphere. There is no air or water surround Ing 1t and, since 1t has no weather, no change ever takes place on its surface.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
Miss Kathryn Hayes
 Addressed Sodalit,

The children of Mary of St. stan- islaus Kostka church heard an ad- dre-S yesterday by Miss Kathryn Hayes, Q member of the local De- fense committee. Miss Hayes dis cussed the formation of classes for organized work on the Defense Pro- gram.
 At its next meeting the members will plan for attendance at the-e classes.
 The Children of Mary will attend the service to be held at the church in horror of St. Stanislaus, patron saint of the church, Nov. IS at ':s D. m. On Nov. IT the society will attend a semi-for1nal dance at Seven Gables inn, Milford. On the local ticket committee are Wanda Majewski, Wanda Lewandowska, Jawiga Chemielinska and Helen Valeskl.
 The society will attend Com munion in a body at the 8 o'clock Mass, Dec. 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
cnYIE AIrYIHHARY

The Corporal Coyle Post Auxil- iary will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, Mo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10

then be induced to hold of the ace, whereas on a low diamond lead he would be more apt to jump Up in aticipation of a possible singleton king in the West hand.
 South was fooled. The blank king made, and Mrs. Hether.ngton made the contract, losing two spades and one club
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
Club News
nAuGHTERs or sCoTrA

The past chief daughters Of Lady McAlpine lodge, Daughters of Sco- tia, will meet tonight at the home of the president, Matilda Mont gomery All members of the lodge are invited,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10

Julie Bishop first appeared on the screen as Q ballet dancer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10
GOOD WILL

GOOD WILL
 A meeting of the Good Will Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, has been called for Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the Masonic Temple. A business session will be conducted by Worthy Matron Martha W. An- grave, and MT. and Mrs. Thcmas Finlay will direct an entertainment period. A social hour will conclude the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10

vember IS, at 8 o'clock, instead of the usuab meeting on the third Wednesday of the month, which Is Thanksgiving Eve. Mrs. Anna Dillon, president, has requested that all members be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10

Bishop; janitor, Rufus Eastman. Offices to be filled at a later date are secretary, directors and matron of the juvenile Grange.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-10

MT. and Mrs. Albert Krempa of Westville announce the birth of 8 daughter, Mary Ann on Oct. 3lst at Grace Hospital, New Haven. Mrs. Krempa is the former Mary Bemis, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Fartin Bemis of Cornwall avenue.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-04-12

poured five out of six penalty
losses and the same amount of
baskets through the hoop. To-
gether they sunk SO of the 80
points. Their teammates, net
ting only five markers in all,
were kept busy feeding the ball.
Chester Knowles, eight points,
and a High School varsity SUBJ
stitute. Roberts Smith, six, ac-
counted for more than half the
total Lion score. Reminiscent of
the game in which the lost city
championship to the Marines,
the locals continued their poor
basket shooting. They failed
completely in six consecutive goal
attempts at one stage of the game
and missed easy shots in every
quarter. In free throwing, they
averaged a low of 200. one out
Iof five, compared to a creditable
I66,7. eight out of IL, established
by the collegians.
Rox score.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-04-12

IN THE OOUNTY JUDGES COURT.
IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY,
BATE.
In he Estate of,
CHARLES w. PEREZ,
NOTICE TO c nsfspSsa,
TO ALL CREDITORS. LEGATEEs
DISTRIBUTES AND ALL PER.
SONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DE-
MANDS AGAINST THE ESTATE
OF CHARLES w. PEREZ, DE-
CEASED:
You. and each of you, are hereby
notified and required to present any
claims or demands, which you, or
either or you, may have against the
Estate of Charles W. Perez, deceased,
late of Monroe County, Florida, to
the Honorable Raymond r. Lord
County Judge, in and for Monroe
County, Florida, at his office in the
County Court House of Monroe
County, Florida, within eight calen-
dar months from the date of the first
publication hereof. Said claims or
demands shall be in writing and
contain the place of residence and
post office address of the claimant
and shall be sworn to by the claim
ant, his agent or attorney.
All such claims and demands not
filed within the time and in the
manner prescribed herein shall be
void,
Dated the goth day of March, A.
D. 1871.
GRACE PEREZ
As Administrative of the Estate of
Charles w. Ferez, Deceased.
AQUILINO LOPEZ, JR.,
Attorney for Administrators.
mar22-29; apr5-12,1941
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-04-12
IN THE COIINTY JUDGES COURT
IN and F0R. MONROE COUNTY,
STATE OF FLORIDA. IN PRO-
RATFS.

IN THE COUNTY JUDGES COURH
IN AND For MONROE COUNTY,
STATE OF FLORIDA. IN PRO-
BATE.
In Re Estate of
LORENZO GOMEZ,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO ALL CREDITORS. LEGATEES,
DISTRIBUTES AND ALL PER-.
SONS HAVING CLAIMS OR De-
AIANDSs AGAINST THE ESTATE
OF L0ZENZo GOMEZ, DE-
CEASED: fg III
You, and each of you, are hereby,
notified and required to present any
claims or demands, which, You, or
either of you, may have against the
Estate Of Lorenzo Gomez, deceased,
late of Monroe County, Florida, to
the Honorable Raymond r. Lord
County Judge. in and for Monroe
County, Florida, at his office in the
County Court House of Monroe
County, Florida. within eight calen
dar months from the date of the first
publication hereof. Said claims or.
demands shall be in writing and
contain the place of residence and
post office address of the claimant
and shall be sworn TO by the claim
ant, his agent or attorney.
All such claims and demands not
filed within the time and in the
manner prescribed herein shall be
void.
Dated the Goth day of March, A.
d. I94l.
Az Administrator of the Estate of,
LorenEo Gomez. Deceased.
AQUILINo LOPEZ, JR.,
Attorney for Administrator.
mar22-29: apr5-12, 1915
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-04-12

II guess that's about ALL" he
said. "Only Dad was sorry he
hadn't had time to write you and
tell you about me before he sent
me down here. But he didn't. He
was working, and all at once he
had "a hemorrhage, and--and
after that he just didn't feel like
doing anything" NINA. a,r,..,-F
David leaned back. He, lit a
cigarette, and watched the boy.
And as he did so his heart began
to sink. He and Polly getting
married next Saturday. a week
from this very day and now this.
Another relative moving in on
him. Not an old and dependent
one, as heretofore-but a young
one-Who was pennilesS, an or
phan, and crippled.
"And / can help, do things to
pay for my keep" Peter was say
ing, almost as though he had read
David's mind. This iron brace on
my leg slows me up a little, but
Pm strong" He fiexed the mus
cles of his arm. "Take a feel!"
David reached across the table
and did so. He managed smile,
too, although he was beginning
to have a worried, confused sort
of feeling about things in general.
"a regular DSmpsey!" he said.
And then: How did you hurt
your leg, Peter?" he asked.
II didn't hurt it" the boy said.
ut got this way from infantile
paralysis. Dad was always hoping
maybe he could get together
enough money to send me down
to that place where President