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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-07-12
Cpl. Nathan Bonner Writes
This In THE Newspaper
To the Editor;

To the Editor;
Four months having passed since
] last received an Issue 81 our fine
newspaper, thought I'd inform
you ~ my change Of address, It's
now the old German city Of Nun.
ieh--once the third largest city In
the world But now--well, ! RuoAs
one could very we'll call II "a very
unfortunate victim Of World War
H."
However, the organization 10
which ] am assigned n quite n good
one, There are good positions open
In II, such ~ the one ] now hold;
head clerk Of headquarters and
service company, yet ] strictly be.
lieve in the old philosophy: there's
no place like home" That's the
main reason I get such a thrill out
Of reading the news from the home.
stead about the people and the
"oId familiar places"
Give my regards 10 the staff,
and 20 the Juvenile 1--WE" writer
In particular. And may the paper
continue 10 be THE paper Of the
town instead Of A paper Of the
town.
Sincerely,
Cpl. Nathan y. Bonner
Hg a Sv. Co, 229 Engr. c. Bn.
APO 20b, c/o pm, New York,
N. Y.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-07-12

n four month siege before the No
vember general election. After
this year, politicians can look for.
ward to shorter campaigns. In 1913
and thereafter the primaries will
be in September, which will shorten
up the campaign period by At least
two months, unless the legislature
changes its mind. The change back
to July for the le44 and ie4B pri-
mRries, II will DO recalled, was or
dcred by the Legislature In order
to accommodate the soldiers votes,
which otherwise could not be count
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-07-12
Sidney HiIlmonis Deoth q Blow

death Of Sidney Hm1n win Be blow to the liberal force:
position Of great power his adopted land His critics who could
and legitimate criticism TO level at his record as ao1r eaoeT
Hnlman the great men Of his day Nov even mSss
Win ddnt agree him win probably praise him AZ he man
rorvHnEed the Of the country In 1870 70 turn BACK
toas who wanted the days Of Harding and Hoover
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-07-12
Minnesota Political Roundup
By Arthur NaftaIin

The death Of OPA In the days
Immediately preceding Mondays
primary election heightened general
political interest over the state
and added a special note Of ur-
gency 10 the final moments Of
the campaign. Its death, however.
came too suddenly and amid such
confusion that campaigneTs found
il difficult TO make an effective
campaign issue Of il.
DBL candidates, who had CON
sistently supported the national
administrator price control pol.
icies and had warned against the
infationary consequences Of abrupt
removal Of the controls. hammered
away at Republican opposition 10
OPA and at the GOVERNOR failure
TO call a special session 10 deal
with all aspects Of the housing
problem earlier in the year.
A few hailed the total end Of
OPA as salutary, regarding II as
certain 70 stimulate production
that would set loose a wave Of
prosperity. But even most Of those
who had theoretically denounced
0PA had not anticipated so abrupt
and so complete an end and were
disconnected by the sudden develop
ments. Most everyone, including
the great majority Of landlords,
agreed that some control on rents
should continue. Supporters Of OPA
were aRhaat at the possible con
sequences Of It's sudden death.
In the midst Of the confusion,
voters suddenly were seized with
Q realization Of the need for capable
and competent Leadership in Con-
gresS. Their mood was such a. 10
cost many Q politician his scalp.
But the twists and turns In leRis-
latiVe procedure had obscured from
the average voters view the public
officials who were responsible for
the drastic development. Had not
President Truman. q stAuDch de-
fender Of 0PA. vetoed the bill 10
extend IT, And now 0PA's enc
mics were among thOss eiamOrinR
for ita rsestabliahment.
A wave Of eviction notices and
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-07-12

out NJ something affected with the
black plague. also RggravRtes n
visual situation that would not have
come up had | been thrown right
In the middle Of any other table.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-07-12

men who make
the nations laws
Occasionally W,
have reason (
applaud, but NOR,
frequently, W,
are disturbed b.,
the un-democrati,
character Of thu
men we send /,
Washington. Mos
of US like TO be,
lieve that when
we have damned
and castiRated
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-07-12
Tubbs, Negro Reporter at Atom Bomb Test,
Eats Alone, Served Last Aboard Ship;
Writer Says u. S. Liberals Stink
RY VINCENT TunRS

HON0IULUMy Cornelius the St
oom q u
in artillery
Rhine
he6n he eth,irca 20
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-07-12
Rv John M LEE

We sit and wonder what is in
store for us as Americans, and we
try to gauge the future from the
tapnnar ~ Aha
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-07-12

high as 400 per cent in Minneapolis
set up demands that the gov
eTnOr call q special session ~ the
Legislature to establish some form
Of state rent control. The governor
moved cautiously. calling first a
meeting Of leading Legislators 20
discuss the question. Meanwhile
mayors Of the larger cities hunted
through the statute books for some
authority with which 10 cope with
the situation, should Congress fail
TO reestsblish rent control or the
state 10 take action.
A special session Of the legis-
latuTe 10 consider state action on
price controls could, with profit,
survey the whole field Of antici-
pated legislation In the I947 reRu-
lar session and thereby become
prepared for more Ekillful con-
sideration Of needed measures.
With rising costs and shortages
on every hand. IL Is certain that
the AZ session will be confronted
with unprecedented demands for
increased expenditures and for pos
tive action 70 solve scores Of
major problems. In the fields Of
taxation and finance, social vel
fare, public institutions, schools,
labor relations. agriculture, uni.
versity affairs, new laws and liz
creased appropriations will he
most earnestly demanded. Prelimin-
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-07-12

Nov that Monday primary IL
out u the way. successful nominees
are preparing for the Second long
lap Of their campaigns, II win be
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-07-12

A wave Of eviction notices and
rent incHeaseG--Some running ~
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-07-12

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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11
Mrs. Bradshaw
Speaks To Group
Mrs. Blan Dickson And Mrs.
HOyle Stringer, JOint-Hos-
tesses To Society

Mrs. Blan Dickson and Mrs.
Hoyle Stringer were joint host
esses to the ladies of the Mable
Vannoy Society at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hudler on
Tuesday night.
Mrs. D. c. Goldman, in the alb
sence of the president, Mrs. H. D.
Quessenberry, was in charge OF
the meeting. The meeting was
opened by prayer by Miss Vir-
ginia Dare league and the de-
votionals were read by Mrs.
Couch Brown.
Mrs. 3. E. Bradshaw spoke to
the group on ''The Evangelical
Witness to the World" Mrs.
Earl Davidson was in charge of
the program.
Following the program, the
hostesses served delicious re-
freshments, suggestive of the
Easter motif. Spring flowers
were used to decorate the entire
lower floor of the house.
The next meeting will be held
with Mrs. Earl Davidson, with
Mrs. Claude Brown as joint hos
tess.
In addition to the IS members
two visitors were present.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11
Barker Absher
Vows Are Spoken

Of much interest here is the
marriage of Miss Helen Absher,
daughter of Mrs. Link Absher
and the late Mr.. Absher, of Ma
than's Creek, to Mr.. Jack Bark
er, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield
Barker, of Smethport, on Satur-
day, April 6, at Smethport, with
the Rev. Arthur Ashley officia-
ting, using the single ring cere-
mony.
For her nuptials, the bride
wore a black suit with black &C
cesories. She was attended by
Mrs. Marie Grub.
Mrs. Barker is a graduate of
Nathan's Creek high school and
has for sometime been employed
at Faucette's 5 and 10c store, here.
The groom attended Jeffer-
son high school and is now en-
ployed by the w. E. Vannoy
Manufacturing CO.
The couple plans to make their
home at Smethport.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11
u Patients In
Ashe Hospital

The following are patients in
the Ashe Memorial hospital this
week:
Mrs. Sara Monkey, Scottville,
treatment; Mr.. Mckinley Blew
ms, Grassy Creek, treatment;
Mrs. Lille Pierce, Ashland,
treatment; Mr.. Sam Miller,
Glendale Springs, treatment;
Mr.. Grant Pruitt, Jefferson,
treatment; Mr.. Everett Brooks,
Silas Creek, treatment; Mrs. Me-
linda Bowlin, Laurel Springs,
treatment; Mrs. Leslie Perry,
Apple Grove, treatment; Mrs.
Manda South, Obids, operative;
Mrs. Grace Worley, Todd, treat
ment; Mrs. Gilbert Lyle and
daughter, West Jefferson; Mar
garet Knox, Creston, treatment;
Mrs. Henry Wagner, Nathan's
Greek, treatment.
Mrs. Agnes Blevins and son,
jefferson; Mr.. I. H. Miller, Idle
wild, operative; Mrs. Arthur
Barker, West Jefferson, treat
ment; Mrs. Allen Miller and son,
Glendale Springs; Mrs. Hazel
Stanley and daughter, Warrens-
vile; Miss Dixie Grogan, West
Jefferson, operative; Mr.. Joseph
Houck, West Jefferson, treat
ment; Logan Pugh, Lansing,
operative; and Mrs. Glenn Spen-
Ger, Rugby, treatment; Mrs.
Elizabeth Fleischman, Raleigh,
treatment.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11
World Citizenship Topic
At West Jefferson Club

The Importance of instilling the
ideals of Christ in the lives OF
individuals for a peaceful world,
was stressed by Rev. Joseph Tay-
lor, guest speaker at the West
Jefferson Woman's Club on Mon
day night when Mrs. Gale Nc
MILAN, was hostess to the group
at her home, here. The speaker
compared the relative impor-
lance Of econonlic@stability, gove
eminent organization and Chris
tan principles.
He commended the club for its
civic work and activities. Prior
to her introduction of the speak
er, Mrs. Ed M. Anderson read
the theme of the New York Her
aid Tribune Forum, "Responbi-
bilities of Victory"
During the business session, OF
which the president, Mrs. Jen-
nings RAIDER was in charge, a
number of reports were heard
Miss Ruth Tugman, welfare SUI
perintendent, reported that
glasses had been purchased fo1
Is children with defective eyes
Mrs. Lawrence Tyson, chairman
of the garden division of Ameri-
can homes, made re-assignments
to members for furnishing flow
ers to the hospital.
During the social hour, the
hostess, assisted by Mrs. Wick
Vannoy and Mrs. J. V. Caudill
served three courses of attrac.
tive refreshments carrying Out
the Easter motif. A variety Of
spring flowers used throughout
the house, added to the spring
note.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11
ReE1chnh

days at home, returned to Wake
Forest. college on Saturday.
Mrs. G.. D. Neal spent Wednes-
day and Thursday with her
daughter, Mrs. E. w. Mcdaniel
of Elkin.
Miss Rachel RAIDER spent the
past week end with Miss Dorothy
Fennell at her home at Loris, S
c. NH. s..5 ,ssse..s,4s..
| Mrs. Maudie Jones is now Wis:
iting her daughter, Mrs. Leths
Miller and Miss Agnes Virgins
Sheets, of Crumpler.
Miss Agnes V. Sheets will re-
turn to Virginia sometime this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Reeves were
| in Danville and Leaksville or
business this week. They also
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel P
Wilson at Cascade, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Kyle Pierce
of Denver, Colo, returned home
after spending sometime visiting
Mr.. Pierce's father, Mr.. E. V
Pierce, and other relatives in the
county.
Miss Geneva Ruth Duvall, Of
Columbus, Ohio, returned to hel
home this week after visiting
friends and relatives in the coun.
! ty.
DIR. and Mrs. Joseph Robinson
and son, Jack, of Los Angeles
! Calf, en- route to Baltimore, stop
ped in the county to visit then
uncle, DR.. w. J. Robinson, anc
other relatives here.
Mr.. E. C. Stanley, of Matewan
w. Va, visited his father, Mr.. S
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11

Allen Worth returned this
week, after visit in Washing
ton, D. c.
Harold Long, student at the
University of North Carolina,
spent the week end with his par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. L. L. Long.
MIR. and Mrs. ]. S. Wilkins and
Jimmy spent the week end at
Myrtle Beach.
Mrs. c. r. Eller, who has been
ill for sometime, is now improv-
ing. I.
Miss Betty Cox, of Indepen-
dence, Va, and Major Lester
Halsey and Mr.. Osborne, oi
Mouth of Wilson, Va, visited Mr.
and Mrs. Jim Gambill, Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Barr are
in Pennsylvania, visiting her par:
ents.
Miss Helen Caudill, of Boone
visited her parents, Mr.. ana MRS
j. v. Caudill, here, this week
end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Gambill were
visiting in Sparta on Sunday.
Miss Juanita Weaver and Mrs
John Branch were in Winston.
Salem, Friday. Mrs. Branch me-
her husband, 1t. Branch, who
spent the week end here.
Mr.. Thomas S. Johnston re-
turned to his studies at Wake
Forest college on Sunday. He
was accompanied back by his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ira T
Johnston, who are spending the
week in Eastern North Carolina.
Mr.. Wade Vannoy, Jr., who has
been spending the spring holi
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11

H. Stanley, at Warrensville, last
week. .-
Mrs. c. D. Neal spent the first
of the week in Winston-Salem.
DR.. and Mrs. A. B. GRAPHICAL of
Marion, Va, were visitors in the
county, this week.
Mrs. John Scott, who has been
ill for sometime, is improving.
Mrs. Lorene Osborne, of High
Point, is spending the week with
her sister, Mrs. A. B. Vannoy.
Also visiting Mrs. Vannoy is
Mr.. Mark Phillips, of Grifton and
, North Wilkesboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stafford Smith
spent the past week end in
Abingdon, Va, visiting Mr..
Smiths aunt, Mrs. M. E. Stat
ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Austin
were in Charlotte on business,
Wednesday.
Miss Jennie Clyde Worth is
spending this week with her
brother in Florence, S. c.
Mrs. C. E. Gibbons, of Pitts
! burgh, Pa, is spending the week
with her sister, Mrs. D. c. Good
man.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11

Give to the Cancer Control
Fund.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11
COUNTY SPELLING
FINALS ON FRIDAY

Continued from Page y
Most of the schools have al
ready held their preliminary con-
test to select the. winners to en-
ter the countrywide contest.
No child over sixteen or above
the eighth grade is eligible to
enter in this contest.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that
have sold my stock of merchan-
disc known as Parsons Store,
West Jefferson, North Carolina,
to Archie and Arnold Little, and
that I will not be responsible for
the payment of any accounts or
other Indebtedness incurred in
the name of Parsons Store, after
this date.
This March Is, 1916.
c. o. PARSONS, West JEFF
ferson, N. C. 4-11-2tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11
REV. S. S. GRAPHICAL
TO SPEAK AT OBIDS

Rev. S. S. GRAPHICAL will preach
at the Obids Baptist church on
Sunday morning, April IA, at
eleven o'clock, according to in
formation received here this
week. The public is cordially in
vitede t0s attend. ~ '-'.9e -
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11
THURSDAY CLUB TO
MEET THIS AFTERNOON

The Thursday Afternoon Club
will meet this afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock at the home of Mrs. Sam
Diggs, in Jefferson, it was an
nounced by Miss Billie Todd,
president.
All members are urged to at
tend
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11
MARY F. LUKE is
HOSTESS TO All CLUB

Glendale Springs All club met
on March IS at the home of Mary
Frances Luke. A All play was
given. Pearl Jean Craven read
a letter to all All boys and girls
from President Truman. After
the meeting, games were played.
The next meeting will be at
the home of Pearl Jean Craven.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11

in Lancaster county, PeE-
varlia, itkkas learned here ai6s
week. He also purchasea -
dairy cowsand a registered Eln.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11
BUYS FARM IN PA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert G. Barr
have purchased 4OO-acre farm
The Valley settler., 1946-06-06

lRs and HRS. WITT DRIVING OUT OVER NcNI
 Cont. from ?. l They plan to drive olt over the Acan Highway in their car. They will go to Naches, Washington, whore Mrs. Witt will visit hor daughter. From thorc they will drive to Auburn, California to visit Mrs. -itt's othor daughter and al so her now six months old granddaughter. Mir. and Mrs. '"itt plan to Do gono about to 21 months. Mrs. Brown will operate the Valley Cleaners while Mrs. Witt is taking hor vocatio Mrs. Witt will again TO sumo operation of tho plant upon hor return to tho Valley.
 Bon Voyage.
The Valley settler., 1946-06-06
NOTICES

THE REGULAR DAIlYlGN's LETTING will bo hold lIondcy Juno 10 at 8 p.m. in the
 C.R. Monaghan The American legion Auxiliary will. be held next Wednes esday June 12, at p.m. in the Extension Office. All ladies eligible are invited to attend. The AMERICAN LEGION will meet on this next Tedne sday at p.m. All members arc urged to remember the date and attend. The BUTTE HoNEzAKERS Club will meet the 4th Thursday Of the month this time at the home of Mrs. CA. Sandvik. Miss Martin will demon strate "Rolls".
Evening star., 1946-09-01

TVHEY got out of the taxi, Mr.. Mills and
i Margaret, and carrying their light lug
gage himself he followed her into the station.
The concourse, huge, echoing place, was full
of people: coming, going, waiting. Outside the
gates a train was just pulling out; another
one, its locomotive painting like monster re-
leased from labor, had just come in.
"Now for the telegram" Mr.. Mills said.
Il must telegraph Mother what time to ex-
pect US So they pushed through the crowds,
her wiowy figure and bright blonde head out
in front, Mr. Mills following more slowly with
the bags Here we are he said. She stood
looking over his shoulder as he bent at the
counter to write the wire. "How's that?' he
smiled, reading it aloud
MARGARET AND WILL ARRIVE SIx-TH1RTY
STOP WHAT ABOUT A CHICKEN PIE FOR SUPPER
STOP LOVE FROM BOTH OF US
MARGARET nodded ITS going to be big
week end at the old home,' Mr.. Mills said.
I'm get this right off, -
As he stood waiting to file it, the loud
speakers gave tongue, announcing: Train for
ford . . j.. on Track Eight"
That's u.s." said Mr. Mills. "I'll be right
with you, Margaret" But when he turned to
look Margaret wasn't there.
Then, at small distance just beyond the
door of the telegraph booth, where hurrying
stream went by inbound from the latest train,
he saw her A tall young fellow in khaki had
hold rs 1,oro md eta at hor
a miracle He had set down his impedimenta
of war abruptly - dropped it, one could see,
in casual heap at his feet to greet her.
Margaret" he was saying. 'By all that's
luckyp'
"Robert'
II can't believe it, the soldier said.
Things don't just happen because, well -
you wish for them
Mr. Mills stared at them both, in sudden,
sharp concern.
lHIs is the man, he thought. This is the
man Margaret told me about. He remembered
the day he'd taken her to lunch and she'd
opened her heart - told him all about it,
about Robert and herself She'd sat there not
eating, sick misery in her eyes and heart
ache written all over her; only her pride and
what comfort he had been able to offer sus-
tanned her He'd had the good sense to listen,
to say neither too much nor too little.
Even now he couldn't have told just what
it was all about He remembered being angry
that any man could hurt Margaret like this.
At the finish she'd forked up small ghost
OF smile from somewhere and said, well,
that's all. That's the end of that!' He d hoped
it was. He'd done all in his power, then and
later to make her forget. He'd hoped she'd
quite forgotten.
Now he knew that she hadn't forgotten.
This sudden meeting - even though the fell
low had been on the other side of the world
and he was sure had not corresponded - had
Evening star., 1946-09-01

told himself, in a kind of angry despair, why
did it have to happen like this? II we'd only
been minute earlier or later. If hadn't
stopped to send this wire home!
The telegram was still in his hand. He
thrust it into his pocket and edged towards
them, because sooner or later they must be
aware that he was there.
Margaret was saying catch in her voice.
oh but can't really can't, Robert. I've
promised to go - for the week end. She was
quite firm about it now, and MIR. Mills felt
better.
Good for you, Margaret, he thought.
This chance meeting - it, too, might be one
of those things He'd get Margaret home for
the week end and they could at least talk this
out quietly, sensibly.
Breathing more freely, Mr.. Mills said,
II see you've met friend, Margaret"
She turned quickly. Eyes. Yes, this is
Robert"
The soldier grinned. How do you do, sir?
Glad to know you. You are Margaret's
father, of course. I've never had a chance to
meet you until now. I'm afraid, sir. I'm try
ing to persuade her not to go home with you
for the week end. You see she and - we'll,
we've an awful lot to catch up on" He spoke
nicely, respectfully; looking. Mr.. Mills ad-
mitted, at once absurdly mature and appeal
ingly youthful; the war, no doubt. did that
to you.
Margaret said, But - and then her
voice, her intended protest died away. She
was, he knew, incapable of speech at this mo-
ment.
Indeed, Mr.. Mills became uncomfort-
ably aware of both of them gazing silently
at him, as if he held in his hands key to
Paradise.
A sudden clamor filled the concourse, the
loudspeaker busy again Train for Waistowe,
Farwich, Dutton, Planfield, Waterford -.
on Track Eight
Mr. Mills looked at the soldier and Mar
garet, and gave brief, decisive nod That's
mine, l guess" he said. ''Ill explain to
Mother how it was, Margaret She'll under
Evening star., 1946-09-01

tudes: the sudden shock of meeting, the sud-
den pounding of pulses; glow. as if some
thing lost had been restored or was on the
point of being restored - tingling moment.
Only fool could fail to see it.
Mr. Mills, fitting his hat back little from
his brow, ran agitated fingers through his dis
tinguished iron-gray hair. Good gosh" he
Evening star., 1946-09-01

brought the thing alive again. 1t must have
been there all the time, like smouldering
fire ready to break out at Whit of wind.
They didn't even see him. Time had stood
STILL been Cancelled out. Ghost had met ghost,
and each had found the other to be flesh and
blood.
You could read it in their faces and atti-
Evening star., 1946-09-01

stand. ). That smaller bag IS
Margaret's," he told the soldier.
He picked up his own, and met
Margaret's eyes; tears were in
them.
"You - darling!" she said.
She took from her lapel one of
the carnations they had shopped
for at the florists on the way to
the station, and pulled it through
the buttonhole of his coat. 1T
should be a medal" she said
shakily.
Mr.. Mills said nothing. He
was thinking he'd never seen
Margaret look so young and
Evening star., 1946-09-01

lovely He turned once and flcked wave at
them as he went towards the gate.
HE gateman said Two of you, sir?" and
Mr. Mills remembered and put one ticket
back into his pocket.
Then as he went through to the train, he
put up hand and felt the carnation Margaret
had given him - almost solemnly given him
as if it were a.decoration.
The feel of the flower had curious effect
on Mr. Mills, as if it had power even to make
him feel family happy.
WE'LL what could man do under the cir
Cumstances?
What else could he do? He should have
known. Even the soldier took him at once for
Margaret's father.
He should have known that he was too
old to be anything but friend to Margaret
The End