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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
Halloween Party For Children
 Planned by Club

Plans were made for & Second Annual Halloween party for the chil- dren of the North End at a commit tte meeting of the North End Com munity Club last night, held at the North End "Y''.
 The party will begin with a par ade, starting at the corner of Tudor and North Main Streets, proceeding down North Main Street, to East Farm Street, up East Farm Street to the North End "Y". The strvices of the Casper Davis Fife and Drum Corps, sponsored by the Waterville Community Club, have been acquired for the parade.
 Prizes will be offered for tht pret- tiest, funniest, and most original costumes. A complete program has been planned to provide the children with an evening of fun. Present at the meeting last night were Paul Barone, chairman; Miss Mary Pol letto, Miss Adeline Polletto, Vito F. Mole, Charles Inturrisi, Ralph San topietro, Edmund Mole, Charles Rim aldi and PaSquale Stance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
Local Pianist T0Appear
 In Hartford

Madelyn Robb, noted Waterbury pianist, will be heard in solo pro- gram in the main auditorium of the Julius Hartt School of Music in Hartford on Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 8:30 P. M.
 Miss Robb joined the faculty of the Music School in 1940 and since that time has been heard annually there in Q solo program in addition to numerous appearances in Cham Der Music recitals, and two-piano recitals.
 A graduate of Waterbury Public Schools, sch received her Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester and since that time continued in vari- ous Summer sessions including work at the Berkshire Music Center in Tanglewood and at the Harrington School in Great Harrington, Mass. where sch studied with Robert Cas- adeSuS. At the Hartt School she has studied with Moshe Paranov, direc- tor and with Harold Bauer, world famous piasist. She is . former pu- pill of Andrew Sengstacken of Wa terbury.
 Her program on October 90 will include, as principal work, the noted Pathettque sonata by Bee thoven. Other composers included will be Faure, Grif1es, Albeniz. Schubert. Liszt and Edward Die mente.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
COP Candidates Attend Bridge Party Here

Several candidates for office on the Republican ticket made brief addresses at the fall bridge party given by the Waterbury Women's Republican Club at The Elton last night, attended by more than 400 women.
 Candidates were Mrs. Frances B. Redick, nominee for secretary of state; James T. Patterson, candi- date for Congress from the 5th dis trict; Fred R. Zeller, candidate for controller; Francis J. Summa, can didate for senator from the 18th district; Edward F. Sweeney, can- didate for senator from the 18th district.
 Others prominent in the Repub- ncan party appearing at the party were Mrs. Julia B. Kenney, a mem- Der of the Republican National Committee; Mrs. Viola B. Amelung, president of the local Republican Women's Club, and also member of the state central committee; Ernest Bush, president of the col- ored Young Republicans of Water bury, and Richard D. Benson, town chairman.
 Mrs. Richard D. LeRoy, general chairman in charge of arrange ments, was assisted by Mrs. Harri- son Cook, Mrs. Ida Birdsall, Mrs. Henry Dews, Mrs. Philip Smaller, Mrs. Ralph Cleveland, Mrs. Lura Duttor, Mrs. Edward Sweeney, Mrs. Francis Summa, Mrs. Albert Schia- vone, Mrs. Frederick Palomba- and Mrs. J. O. Vandermark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
Future Bride
 ShOzger Guest

Miss Frances Dajnerowicz of School Street, who will became the bride of John Bednar of Tasting, Pa., at St. Hedwig's Church, Union City, at 800 on Oct 26 was honor ed at a miscellaneous shower given by her niece, Miss Ruth Zembroski at the home of MT. and Mrs. Wal ter Dajnerowicz, of $40 North Spring Street.
 Those present were Mrs. Anthony Buraczeski, Mrs. Helen Comes, Mrs. John Chonko, Mrs. Edward Yesin- skas, Mrs. Stanley Jaskiewicz, Mrs. Leopold Kwanieski, Miss Jennie Kuczenski, Mrs. V. J. Klonaski, Miss Winnie Kolakoski, Mrs. Alexander Kolakowski,, Mrs. Frank Klanosh, Mrs. John Lisiewicz, Mrs. Amelia Lukasiewicz, Mrs. William Narbu- taitis, Mrs. William Aldakoski, Mrs. Amelia Poscavage, Mrs. Frank Wit kowski, Mrs. William Wasilus, Mrs. Frank Sokoloski, ST., Mrs. Frank Sokoloski, Jr., Mrs. J. Stance, Mrs. Lena Pocoski, Mrs. John zembroski and Mrs. Walter Dajnerowicz.
 Also Mrs. John Dajnerowicz, Mrs. Frank Pearce, Mrs. Edward Dali nerowicz, Miss Ruth ZembroSki, Mrs. Joseph Siwanowicz, Mrs. Peter Yachts, Miss Owen. Also out-of-toWn guests present Mrs. Anthony Sardinskas, Mrs. Will liam Sardinskas, Mrs. Vincent Platt, Mrs. Alice Pearce, Mrs. Bert Nor ton, Mrs. Alice Northrop, Mrs. Harry Pearce, Mrs. Ada Beal, Miss Edythe Clemente and Ruth French.
 Also out of State guests present: Mrs. Joseph Bednar of Tasting, Pa. Mrs. Walter BonalewiScz of Fall River, Mass and Mickey Laurynite of Bangor, Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
Miss HiIinSki Is Bride Of
 James JMdOn

On St. Stanislaus Kostka Ohurcn on Saturday morning, Miss Hem rietta Mary Hilinski, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Hilinsd, or Wood Street, was married to James Joseph Jordon, son of Mrs. Mary Jordon, Christian Road, Middlebury and the late Bernard Jordon, at st. Stanislaus Kostka Church on Sat- urday.
 Attendants were Miss Helen Eit- inski, and Frederick Lasher.
 The brides white faille taneta gown was trimmed with scallops and featured long tapered sleeves. q scalloped square neckline and fun skirt, terminating in train. A crown of seed pearls held her fia- gertip veil and she carried bou- quet of white orchids, gardentas, baby's breath and stephanotis.
 Fifty guests attended the recep- ton at the Copper Kettle.
 MT. Jordon was discharged from the Army last October after three and 8 half years of service. He was a prisoner of war in Germany for approximately four months. At present he is employed by the French Manufacturing Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
Miss CIorice Ranger
 Massachusetts Dentist Wed Saturday

At double ring ceremony at the home of the brides parents, Miss Clarice Margaret Ranger, Hartford, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Clarence A. Ranger, Bucks Hill, became the bride on Saturday of Dr. Vincent Everard Campelia, son of MT. and Mrs. s. V. Campellia, Somerville, Mass. Rev. Francis O. Ayres, rec tor, of St. Johns Episcopal Church performed the marriage at three o'clock.
 Mrs. Kenneth E. Norton, Wolcott, served as her sisters matron of hon. or, and Dr. Charles Campelia, Som erville, served as best man. Ken meth Norton, brother -in-law of the bride ushered.
 For her marriage the bride choose her mothers wedding gown of ivory crepe de chine, cut along princesse lines and fashioned with tucked net yoke with high collar, which was fastened with gold pins which her mother wore. Completing her ensemble was an heirloom lace vel and a cascade bouquet of white gia- 0lOll dI1Q SGC11lebAAOuAo SSAAeSAS an orchid. She was presented III marriage by her father.
 Following reception at Horn- becker's Restaurant for 60 guests the couple left for an unannounceo wedding trip, the bride wearing black topper over gold wool sult black accessories and an orchid cor sage.
 enworth High School, and Hartfore Hospital School of Nursing and tooH a post graduate course at the Man haitian Eye, Ear, Nose and Tnroa Hospital, New York City. She serv' ed as an ensign in the Navy Nurs' Corps during the war.
 pr. Campelia, an alumnus of So meryille, Mass, Harvard Medlca School and Tufts College, served a a dentist with the Army for lou years, including three years over seas.
 The couple will reside in Somer vile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
Miss Clair Keefe
 Committee Member

Miss Clair Ann Keefe, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Bernard x Keefe, of Circuit Avenue, was a member of the committee for the annual freshman- junior party held recently at Sim mons College.
 Miss Keefe has been active at Sim mon as treasurer of the French club, member of the executive board, and a member of the Newman club. She is a junior in the school of home economics at Simmons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
Court to Hold
 Visiting Night

Mrs. Hazel B. Curry, royal ma tron of Evergreen Court, No. 2, Or der of Amaranth, presided at a meeteing on Friday at Masonic Temple. Mrs. Curry announced that Visiting Matrons and Patrons Night will be observed on Nov. with Mrs. Clara Minor in charge of the refreshments and social which will follow the meeting. Members have been asked to return their foodless sale envelopes at the next meeting.
 MT. and Mrs. Curry, royal matron and royal patron, were recent guests of Fidelity Court, East Hartford when Visiting Matrons and Patrons Night was observed. Mrs. Curry officiated as associate conductress and MT. Curry acted as treasurer during degree ceremonies conferred on a class of candidates.
 n Floral Court, Order of Amarapth. West Hartford, has invited local members to be their guests at re- ception and dinner in honor Of J. Clayton Streaver, grand royal pa tron, on Saturday, Nov. g. If enough members wish to attend a bus VII be chartered for the affair. Reser- yations must be made with Mrs Curry.
 The chapter has also been in. vited to be present at the officia visitation of Mrs. Althea E. Hen dry, grand royal matron, and MT Streaver at the following courts Charity Court, Windsor, Saturday Oct. 26, with reservations for a din ner at 6:3O P. M. to be made nt later than Oct. g; Laurel Court. No 8, New Britain, Saturday, Nov: z and Victory Court, Torrington, Nov 23, with supper to be served a 6:3O. :
 An invitation to be present a
 Visiting Matrons and Patrons nlgn
 at Jessimine Court, New London
 on wednesday, was also received.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
Chase e-HartweU Nuptials Held

Miss Eleanor Hartwel,l daughter of MT. and Mrs. Samuel A. Hart well of Pittsburgh, Pa, and George L. Chase, son of MT. and Mrs. Por- ter B. Chase of Barnstable, Mass, were united in marriage on Satur- day at the Calvary Protestant Epis- copal Church. The Rev. Hugh S.. Clark and the Rt Rev. Lauriston Scaife officiated at the marriage ceremony. A reception followed at the Hartweu home.
 Mrs. Chase attended Chatham Hall and Parsons School of Detroit. MT. Chase, a graduate of Taft School and Yale University, served in the Army Air Forces where he held the rank of captain. Following their wedding trip they will reside in Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
OES Grand Secretary Addresses Group

Mrs. Ida Nixon. Middletown, was the principal speaker at dinner meeting on Saturday of 55 secre- taries an dtreasurers of the Order of Eastern Star of Connecticut. Mrs. Nixon is grand secretary of the Grand Chapter. Mrs. Maude Clarke, president, East Hampton, presided.
 In charge of the dinner was Mrs. Frederick c. Marggraff, this city, past grand matron and secretary of Naomi Chapter for S7 years. She was assisted by Mrs. Elsie Thompson secretary of Watertown Chapter; and Mrs. Jessie Collins, secretary of Crescent Chapter, Cheshire; Mrs. William Wolf. past matron of Naomi Chapter, Mrs. Felix Rodeck, worthy matron of the chapter, Miss Alice Lorensen and Mrs. John Lorensen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
Miss Joy Honon Will Marry
 Frederick (. Pond

The engagement of Miss Joy Hol- man to Frederick c. Pond, son of Mrs. A. Steward Gray, West Hart ford, and the late Harvey c. Pond has been announced by her parents, MT. and Mrs. William Duran Hol- man, Hartford.
 Miss Holman, a graduate of the Oxford School, Hartford, is senior at Edgewood Park Junior College, Briarcliff Manor, N. Y, and mem- Der of the Hartford Cotillon Club. Her mother is the former Beulah Reed, daughter of James V. Reed, Euclid Avenue.
 A graduate of Holderness School, Plymouth, N, H., and of Nichols Junior College, Dudley, Mass, MT. Pond enlisted in the Army in 1922 and served four years in the Eu- ropean and Pacific Theaters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
ELTON BRIDGE CLUB

Results of the Friday afternoon tournament held under the direc- tion of Mrs. William Sherman Smith at The Elton were as follows: North and south, Mrs. Idris R. AL derson and Mrs. R. D. Schroeder, 89 1-2; Mrs. E. O. Hess and Mrs. Louis Schmidt, tied with Mrs. Louis Lougee and Mrs. Theodore Bre1- thaupt, IT 1-2; east and west, Mrs. Walter Wood and Mrs. Edward Graham, ST; Mrs. Bertha Rudder and Mrs. Arthur Williams, 86 1-2; Mrs. J. R. Neill and Mrs. George Goggin, 80. The official standing: Mrs. John F. Hager and Mrs. James B Walling, 322; Mrs. Matthew Doyle and Mrs. Walter Wood, BIT 1-2; Mrs. Schroeder and Mrs. Alderson, 313 1-2.
 Winners in the Monday afternoon tournament were as follows: North and South, Section 1, Mrs. William Baer and Mrs. w. G. Bailey, 85; Mrs. Lawrence Farrell and Mrs. James Walker, Is; East and West, Mrs. Joseph McConas and Mrs. F. Butler, oU72, MIS. oOScpll NCA1o 1oAC, and Mrs. Robert Gillson, 6614; Sec ton 2, North and South, Mrs. Rob- ert Strohacker and Mrs. E. D.. Schroeder, 75; Mrs. Homer Bernier and Mrs. Philip Smaller, 68; East and West, Mrs. D. w. Rosebrugh and Mrs. John F. Hager, IT; Mrs. M. A. Barry and Mrs. George Noel Ter, 68; Section 1, official standing, Mrs. Lougee and Mrs. E. O. Hess, 2671s; Mrs. Farrell and Mrs. Walk CT, 2571z; Mrs. Willia, Secor and Mrs. George Russell, 257; Section 2. Mrs. M. A. Barry, 274; Mrs. Rose brugh and Mrs. Hager, 267, and Mrs. Strohack cker and Mrs. Schroeder, 269h.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
Brenen1am ShO1a,
 TOnOYrOzg Night

The Lutheran Daughters of the First Lutheran Church will sponsor card party at the Parish Hall on Grove Street tomorrow at 8 P. M. A rom Breneman Show" will pre- cede the party with James Parker as master ceremonies.
 Special Tom Breneman prizes VIII be awarded as well as individual table prizes and refreshments will be served. The committee in charge in- clude Mrs. H. w. Schott, general chairman; refreshments, Mrs. G. Kopp; entertainment, Mrs. H. Hett- finger; house committee, Miss Helen Kluge and tickets, Mrs. c. Hendrick- son.
 The public is invited to send Good Neighbor" letters to Mrs. Robert Heydenreich, 58 Grove Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
CAPALDO-MARCHITTO

Miss Mary Capaldo, daughter of Mrs. Consuello Capaldo, and the late Anthony Capaldo. North Main Street will become the bride of Will liam Marchetti, son of MT. and Mrs. Giuseppe Marchitto, Tucker Ave nue, Oakville, on November 16 at 7:3O "A. M. in St. Lucy's Church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
Club to Hold
 HaIIOzq,een Party

Mrs. Marcel Young, president. will preside at a business meeting of the Mothers Club of SS. Peter and Paul Church tomorrow night at SIS in the school hall.
 Following the meeteing a Hal- 1oween Masquerade Party will be held with Mrs. Frank Byrnes, chair man of the entertainment commit tee. Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded for the most attractive costume.
 The club will sponsor a dance for teen-agers of the East End on Fri day at 8e30 in the Anderson School gym. Mrs. Albert Schiavone and members of her committee will act as chaperons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
Senior HadaSsah Meeting Tonight
Dickson Studio.
Arthur Studio.

A meeting of the Waterbury Chapter of Senior Hadassah will be held tonight at SIS in the Wa terbury Hebrew Institute. The pro- gram will be devoted to American Affairs" and a film entitled Of These Our People" will be shown.
 A musical program featuring Miss Marilyn Kramer, soloist, and Miss Ruth Kaplan, accompanist will be presented. Current events will be discussed and a social will follow with Mrs. Ada Goldberg in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
Y.WCA. Holds Charm Course

The third session of the charm and personality course sponsored by the Y.W.C.A. was held last night at the Y.W.C.A. on Prospect Street.
 A demonstration was given by two beauty operators on the care of the hair. Proper brushing and the correct way of making pin curls was shown and a question and answer period held.
 Next weeks session will be Good Grooming"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
Group to Hear Guest Speaker

The first Fall meeting of the Child Study Group, sponsored by the Slocum P.TA, will be held on Thursday at P. M. in the Warner Gardens Community House. Mrs. Benjamin Goldman, cahirman, will preside.
 Miss Welthea Brown, of the Wis., iting Nurse Association will be guest speaker. Her topic will be "Why The Baby Acts the Way He Does" All parents are invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
Contract Bridge
MANOR BRIDGE CLUB

Winners in the Thursday alter noon tournament held under the direction of Mrs. William Myers .! Hinsdale Avenue were as tollo"s: North and south, Mrs. Nelson Souires and Mrs. Clarence Byars, 5l 1-2: Mrs. Eugene Doherty ana Mrs. William Petitjean, 49 1-2; east and west, Mrs. William Cleary ana Mrs. James Sincaster, 46 1-2; Mrs. Asa York and Mrs. Earl W. Pier son. AS. The official standing: Mrs. Pierson and Mrs. York, IFS l-Z; Mrs. Doherty and Mrs. PettJean, 168 1-2; Mrs. Joseph Kelley ana Mrs. Aaron Jacobson, 161; Mrs' Cleary and Mrs. Sincaster, l6O 1-z.
 At the opening session of g new Friday evening tournament, last week top teams were: North ana south. Mrs. John McGowan ana Mrs. William Moffatt, 81; Mrs. Wal ter Dews and Miss Helen O'Meara, 76: east and west, Mrs. E. J. Mel son and David Scully, 73 1-2; Alfred Goldman and Thomas Edwards, 6f'
 Winners in the Monday afternoon tournament were: North and South Mrs. James Bulger and Mrs. Louis Schmidt, Ill; Mrs. James Duncan and Mrs. Clarence Beyers, 93h East and West, Mrs. William Petit jean and Mrs. Eugene Doherty, 93; Mrs. Theodore Breithaupt and Mrs Frank Driscoll, 911s; official stand ing, Mrs. Aaron Jacobson and Mrs. Leo Ruggiero, 413; Mrs. Bulger and Mrs. Schmidt, All; Mrs. Driscoll and Mrs. Breithaupt, 401; Mrs. Thomas Bane and Mrs. Thomas Tobin, 397 A new series in Monday evening tournaments opened last night with the results as follows: North and South, Mrs. Richard Pickett and Mrs. Julie Orsini 1061h; Mrs. Mar
 tin Scalzo and Mrs. Hugo Nora 1O51a; East and West, Mrs. John Medford and Mrs. Robert Schuster
 1O8; Mrs. Clayton Winters and Miss
 Sue Cocchiola, 107.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22

The Loyal Lily of the Valley Lodge, I.O.OF.N.U. will hold its annual banqutt Thursday, October "A, at Patsy Browns restaurant at 7:30 P. M. Arrangements are in charge of Mrs. Beatrice McCasland, chair-lady. assisted by Mrs. Augusta Estelin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22

Rosalind Shea of Southwick Ave- nue, is on the Deans list at the College of St. Elizabeth. Miss Shea ranks in scholarship with the upper dectile of the sophomore class. She is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Matthew Shea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22

The Ladies Aid Society of the Mill Plain Union Church is spon- soringl a rummage sale in the Church Gymnasium on Oct. "A from g A. M. through to P. M. The annual turkey supper will be given by the organization from 5:30 P. M. through to 7:30 P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
Club Notes

Club Amiki of the Y.WC.A. will hold a supper tomorrow night at the Y.WC.A. on Prospect Street to welcome new members to their group. Miss Patricia Elwin, pro- gram chairman, will be in charge ot the arrangements. Members will prepare their own meal.
 A spaghetti supper will be held by Club Kamalee on Wednesday at the Y.W.CA. on Prospect Street. Fol lowing supper, table games have been planned.
 A coed forum has been planned at Club Estralee. My Pet Likes and DislikeS in Dates" will be the topic for discussion. Dates have been in- vited and boys and girls will take part in the forum with Mary Bros nam, advisor. The committee in charge includes Joan Davidson, Louise Blondin, Ann Hanlan and Joan Sullivan.
 The Helen I. Goodrich chapter of the Kings Daughters will make their annual visit to Brookside Home this afttrnoon.
 The Waterbury Womenis Demo- cratic Club will meet tonight at ' o'clock at Democratic Headquar- ters, 79 North Main Street. A social will follow the meeting. A rummage sale will be held in the gymnasium of the Second Con- gregational Church, Nov. 2, it was announced yesterday by Miss Nancy Root, president of the Coombs Eel lowship which is sponsoring the sale.
 The first seasonal meeting of the Y.MC.A. Coed Ski club will be held tonight at o'clock, it was announc- ed by Franklyn Donahue, president
 MT. Donahue said that this was to be an organizational and plan ming meeting and that all old mem- bers as well as other persons inter- ested in the winter sport are invitto | to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
CORNELL BRIDGE CLUB

Topscorers in the new FTlday afternoon tournament held under the direction of Mrs. John Moriarty of Linden Street were as follows: North and south, Mrs. Uric Dlonne and Mrs. D. w. Rosebrugh, no 1-2; Mrs. Lawrence Farrell and Mrs. Ida Zibell, no; east and west, Mrs. Ger ard Marcil mad Mrs. Philip Roy, 12O; Mrs. John Brophy and Mrs. John Corden, 118.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
Miss Christine Finn, Thomas F. Leonard To Marry Next Month

MT. and Mrs. Edward I. Finn, of Nottingham Terrace announce the coming marriage of their daughter, Miss Christine Finn, to Thomas F.. Leonard, son of MT. and Mrs. Ed ward F. Leonard, of Lockhart Ave nue. The wedding will take place on November 4 at St. Michael's Church.
 The bride is a graduate of the Waterbury Catholic High School and the College of St. Elizabeth, Con- vent, New Jersey. MT. Leonard is an alumni of Crosby High School and the University of Connecticut. He was a captain in the U. S. Army during the war, serving three years in the Pacific Theater. He is now affiliated with J. w. Moody Motors Go. in this city.
 The Ladies of St. Cecilia's parish will hold a social Thursday after noon at 2:15 at the parish hall. Games will be played and refresh ments Served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22
Wed in OakUille

Prior to her marriage Oct. 5, Mrs. Mancini
 was Miss Carmella Rinaldi, daughter of
 MT.
 and Mrs. John Rinaldi, Capewell Avenue, Oakvnle MT.
 Mancini'S parents are MT. and Mrs. Mannato Mancini
 of Middlebury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-22

A spaghetti supper will be held by Club Kamalee on Wednesday at the Y.W.C.A. on Prospect Street. Fol- lowing supper, table games have been planned.
Evening star., 1946-09-22

worrying at piece of cracked linoleum
with the scuffcd brown toe of his shoe.
:. Then wordlessly he took square of
folded paper from one Of his books and
Evening star., 1946-09-22
MTK II By Cynthia Hope
M IL IL and Frances Ancl<er
illustrated BY Henry Ltihrs
A boy faces his first
great test with his
whole future al stake
A Short Short Story

TvEN before she heard Mikes foot
steps, slow and reluctant. as he
scuffed through the winter twilight,
Mary Kyle knew that something had
gone wrong.
She'd known it all afternoon. as she
hurried to finish party dress for Mrs.
Wentworth's daughter-as she watched
the dragging clock hands with mothers
grave eyes.
Mikes footsteps by-passed the front
way, Jagged around to the back. She
stood rigid, listening Without her hus-
band to guide her, Mary sometimes felt
hopelessly lost. For Mike had never
been an easy child, and since the day
of his father death, he'd grown stranger
and stranger until now. when she
couldn't bear another loss, it seemed
she was losing his love.
Now she heard him bang into the
kitchen, fling down his books on the
table.
After a moment, she went to him
and put her hands on his shoulders:
Something's gone wrong, Mike. Tell
me - what is it?"
Mike wouldn't look at her, but kept
Evening star., 1946-09-22

handed it to her. She read it, her fore
head beginning to puckcr into a net
work of crisscross lines. her gray eyes
turning dark with worry.