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Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
SPRING DANCE AT DOVER
International Lat ex Employees
Enjoy Social Function

Spring was formally welcomed
by International Latex Corpora
tion employees at their dance in
the Social Hall of Dover High
School last Saturday evening. The
gayety of the occasion was in
creased by the fact that all Play
tex people had recently received
substantial wage increases. This
years Spring Dance, one of the
many festive social functions of
Playtex personnel, was highlighted
by the graceful dancing exhibition
of Gloria Spence, an employee at
International Latex who has con-
tributed over 1000 hours of enter
tainment for service men and SER
vice women at U. S. o. parties.
The lifting music of Doc Viohl and
his band provided the guests with
every type of rhythm from boogie
woogie and swing to rhumba and
waltz. The evening was made
even more enjoyable by the serv-
ing of refreshments in the Jack
Moress tradition. The dance was
part of the program adopted in
1887 by A. N. Spaniel, founder and
president of the International
Latex Corporation to provide re-
Taxation and entertainment for all
men and women of the company.
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
Delegates to Convention

At the regular meeting of the
Citizens Hose Company held Mon
day evening in the fire house, Pres
ident Bickling appointed the Dele
gates and Alternates to the Del
Mar-Va Firemens' Convention to
be held in May at Harrington, Del
aware. Delegates are: Chief Tenn
pie Heinold, Reynolds Bradley,
Harper Jones, Wilson FAIRIES, and
William Mabrey. Alternates are:
Fletcher Truax, Horace David,
Russell Foxwell, Homere Shorts,
and Allen Moff1tt. Donations were
reported received from Mr.. James
Truitt and Mrs. j. T. Van Pelt in
appreciation for the Company re-
spending to fires at their respec-
tive places. New members admit
ted into membership of company
were Matthew Whayland, John B..
Mood, Jr., Ralph G. FAIRIES, Jr.,
Kenneth D. Smith, Harold l..
Burge, William w. Hutchinson,
William Poore and Richard F.
Scorah.
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
Miss Nancy Wilson Engaged

Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Wilson, Jr.
of Smyrna announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Nancy
Merrill Wilson, to Mr.. Marion A.
Davidson, Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Davidson of Middletown. Miss
Wilson attended the John Bassett
Moore High School, was graduated
from the Ogontz School in 1914,
and will be graduated from the
Marjorie Webster Junior College,
Washington, D. c., in June. Mr..
Davidson was recently discharged
after serving three years with the
U. S. Navy. Before entering the
service, he attended the Middle
town High School and West Not
tingham Academy, Colora, Md,
and is now enrolled at the Univer-
sity of Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
SUNDAY SCHOOL PARTY
St.Paul Church, Clayton, viii Hold
Party Friday, April 18th

The Sunday School of st. Paul
Methodist Church, Clayton, will
hold party Friday evening, April
18th, at s o'clock, in the auditor
ium of the Clayton Public School.
A 40-minute performance in magic
by w. Marvey Baxter of Dover
and folk songs by the Junior
Choir will feature the program.
Ice cream and cake will be served
in the cafeteria following the pro-
gram. All members of the Sum
day School and their families are
urged to attend. The second pins
in the Cross and Crown System
have finally arrived. Those who
have ben present eleven out of
thirteen Sundays, unless excused
by sickness or attendance else
where, have received or will re-
ceive the new pin.
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
DEATH OF H. S. WOODKEEPER
Harry S.W oodkeeper, 10, of Tay-
lor's Bridge, Passed Away

lor's Bridge, Passed Away
Mr.. Harry S. Woodkeeper, aged
79 years, of Taylor's Bridge, died
on Wednesday, March 9th. Mr..
Woodkeeper was born near Tay-
lors Bridge and had spent his en-
tire life in that community. He
had been a member of Friendship
Church since young man, and a
member of Morning Star Order of
Odd Fellows and Harmony Mason
ic Lodge of Smyrna. He is sur
vived by one daughter, Mrs. Char
les 2. Dukes, of near Taylor's
Bridge, and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on
Saturday, March 30th, at two
o'clock from his late residence
with Rev. Harold M. Davis offici-
ating. .Interment was in Odd Eel
lows Cemetery, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
REDCROSS HERE
MEETS QUOTA
Smyrna Clayton Area One of
Few in State To Go
Over The Top
SOLICITORS PRAISED

The 1916 Red Cross Drive for
Area ", which comprises Smyrna,
Clayton, and Kenton, and adjacent
communities has exceeded it's
quota for the 1916 Campaign for
Funds. The Chairman of the 1916
Drive in area w, has been Mr..
George w. Wright. In addition to
acting as area chairman has also
served as chairman for Smyrna,
and has been assisted in the area
by Mrs. Marguerite Keys for Clay
ton, and DR.. e. F. Smith for Ken
ton. "The campaign has not been
easy, stated Mr.. Wright, and the
citizens of the communities above
mentioned are indeed to be con-
graduated, one of the few Areas
in the state to go over-the-top.
Much praise is due the solicitors
for the giving of their time and
efforts in making the drive a sue
cess. Those who have solicited in
the Smyrna vicinity are as fol-
lows: Mrs. James E. Turner, Mr.
Harry Blendt, Mrs. Charles B. Laf-
ferty, Mrs. Elmer Pratt, Mrs. Clay
Bailey, Mrs. Howard Kempt, Mrs.
j. E. Wilson, Jr., Mrs. James Mer-
rill, Mrs. Helen Potter, Mrs. Helen
Attix, Mrs. Charles Gee, Mrs. w,
j. Wroten, Mr.. Henry Shapley
Mrs. Lee Gooden, Mrs. Francis
Gebhart, Miss Anna B. Beckett,
Mrs. Cooper Walker, Mrs. Richard
c. Price, Mrs. Alfred Tilgham,
Mrs. Iva David, Miss Elizabeth
Jones, and Mrs. Homer Downes
To the solicitors-to the contribu-
tors-and to all others that may
have had any part in the 1916 Red
Cross Campaign, the Chairman
takes this opportunity of extend
ing his thanks on behalf of the loc-
al, state, and National Red Cross
Organizations.
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04

With the cast chosen and re-
hearsals underway, the Junior
Glass of John Bassett Moore
School is looking forward to an
entertaining and successful play.
This years selection, Where
There's Will' by Charles George
will be presented on Friday, April
26, at 500 p. m. in the Smyrna
High School Auditorium. The
following cast has been chosen:
Mrs. Zella Keith"-Marie Church
man, Lorna Keith" her daughter
Jean Snow, James Emerson"
their cousin-Palmer Carter, MRS.
Alice Emerson" his wife-Nancy
Bamberger, Linda Emerson"
their daughter-Jacquie Potter,
Ralph Macy" young book agent
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
ASSEMBLY MEET AT SCHOOL
First Section of Sixth Grade Had
Charge of Program March 27th

First Section of Sixth Grade Had
Charge of Program March 27th
The Elementary Assembly was
held March 9th with the first Sec
tion of the sixth grade having
charge of the program on alcohol.
The program opened by singing
America, the Beautiful" Bible
reading by Rev. Robert Green. An
original theme was given by Will
liam Doughten on THE Effects of
Alcohol on the Human Body" A
one-act playlet, bible Light on
Temperance" was presented by
Ebe Joseph, Charles Brown, Gill
bert Johnson, Edith Kinsey, Ber-
nice Burris and Bertha Lane. Dur
ing the playlet, prayer and
hymn was sung. Sing by the
group, white Ribbon Vibrations. y
Another one-act playlet, Horse
Hense", was played by William
Doughten, Estelle Marshall, Will
liam Warner, William Shane, Doris
Taylor, Elizabeth Everett, Kenneth
Bessinger, Roger Hudson, George
Parker, George Bell, and Donald
Rawley. Closing song, Lead On,
o King Eternal"
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
SGT. MESSICK
CITED ABROAD
Receives Commendation Rib
bon For Outstanding Work
as Court Reporter
STATIONED IN FAR EAST

Sergt. James B. Messick, son of
Mrs. w. V. Messick of Smyrna,
and the late DR.. Messick, was pre-
sented with the Army's new COM
mendation ribbon at headquarters
of the Far East Air Service Com
mand. The citation accompanying
the ribbon recognizes outstanding
and meritous performance of duty
by Sergeant Messick as court re-
porter. Only recently authorized
by the War Department, the new
ribbon is green with five white
vertical stripes in the center and
white stripes at each end. His
citation in part follows: "As re-
viewing authority in cases of trail
by general court martial I have re-
Gently had occasion to examine
several records of trials in which
you have acted as court reporter.
Your work in reporting these cases
has been especially noteworthy
for speed and accuracy and for the
neatness of the completed trans
script. 1t reflects great credit up
on yourself and upon this COM
mand. 1t has been brought to my
attention further that you have
assumed a heavy burden in report
ing an unusually large number of
cases during the months of Janu-
ary and February, 1916, that you
have devoted a great amount of
your own spare time to the prompt
transcribing of these cases and
that you have voluntarily remain
ed on duty with this headquarters
for an intensively active month
after you were eligible for return
to the United States, because you
recognized the need for your SER
vices at this time" 1t was signed
by Brig. Gen. o. R. Cook. Sergt.
Messick was graduated from the
John Bassett Moore High School
and from Duke University and al
so attended the University of Vir-
ginia for one year. He was asso-
ciated as court reporter with form
er Judge E. D. Wiley and Judge
John LeFevre, of the Court of
Common Pleas, Dover, before en-
tering the service.
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
ELIZABETH CONAWAY WEDS
Married Daniel G. Robinson Sum
Sunday, March "a at Townsend

Married Daniel G. Robinson Sum
Sunday, March "a at Townsend
The wedding of Miss Elizabeth
Conaway, daughter of Mrs. Mar
tha Conaway, of Townsend, to Mr..
Daniel c. Robinson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Robinson, of Milford.
took place on Sunday afternoon
March "a in the Townsend parson-
age, the Rev. Tilghman Smith Off
ciating. The couple were attended
by Mrs. Agnes Starkey of Will
mington, sister of the bride, and
Mr.. Roy Robinson, also of Will
mington, brother of the groom.
The bride wore a suit of pale blue
with navy blue accessories and
wore a corsage of pink rose buds.
Mrs. Starkey wore a suit of fuchia
with black accessories and COR
Continued on Page Two)
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
CAMP OTONKA
FUND DRIVE
Committee Meets at Dover to
Make Plans For Cam
paign for Funds
COUNCILLORS NAMED

Plans for the financial campaign
for repairs and new equipment at
Camp Otonka, summer camp of
the district Y. w. c. A., were dis
cussed at a meeting held at Dover
by the camp committee last Mon
day. Mrs. John w. Carpenter,
Wilmington, is chairman of the
finance committee which is asking
for $4,000. Mrs. J. Harvey Dickey
of Newark was named chairman
of the "Camperships" to be award
ed to deserving girls in the state
in cooperation with civic clubs.
Assisting on the committee are
Mrs. Walter Holt of Dover and
Mrs. G. H. Nutter of Milford. Mrs.
Dorothy Richardson of the Busi-
ness and Professional Women's
Club of the District Y. w. c. A.
has been appointed secretary of
the camp committee. Other names
to be added to the camp council
are Mrs. w. K. Conway and Mrs.
Matte Townsend of Wyoming,
honorary member of the board of
directors was also present. Mrs.
George Rhinger of Dover is camp
committee chairman. The follow
ing councillors have been announc-
ed to serve at the camp: Miss
| Carolyn ]. Morrison, now student
at Mary Washington College,
Fredericksburg, Va, director of
the water front, to be assisted by
Miss Natalie Roos and Miss Grace
Dukes; land sports councillor, Miss
Jane Reed of Wilmington, now
associated with Recreation Promo
ition and Service, Inc. Miss Amy
Pische will be camp nurse. Miss
Hattie Cool of Wyoming will be
registrar, and Miss Joan Hessler,
junior councillor.
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
JUNIOR CLASS TO PRESENT
''WHERE THERE'S A WILL"

Roland Mills, Henry Hale" a
lawyer-Francis Sylverter, WAL
lace Taylor" Linda's fiance-Fran-
els Kitchens, "Jane Scott" debu-
tante-Peggy Joyce McGrath, Ed
mund Lewis" who dabbles in Real
Estate-William George, Sylvia
Terry" young friend of Linda's
Ethel Bell, "Gates Austin," her
fiance- Glenn Matthews, Lilly
White" Emerson's young colored
maid-Corinne Conner. The. play
is under the direction of Miss Ruth
Webb, and special committees
have been appointed to assist in
the production. Tickets will be
available in a few weeks and can
be purchased from ony member of
the Junior Glass.
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04

who since his discharge from the
Army on January 5, 1916, has
served The National Bank of
Smyrna as assistant cashier and
trust officer, has been promoted to
succeed Mr.. Porter as cashier.
Prior to his entering into army
service on April 7, 1912, Mr.. Gee
had been affiliated with the Corn
Exchange Bank Trust Company of
New York City for Is years. He
is native of Memphis, Tennessee.
Mrs. Hays is succeeded by Miss
Janet Pyle as bank stenographer.
Miss Pyle, a graduate of John Bas-
sett Moore School and recent
student at Beacon Business Col
lege, is a daughter of Mrs. Ruth
Pyle of Smyrna.
Presented With Gift
Mr.. Porter was presented with a
watch in tribute to his services to
the bank. The presentation was
made by Clark Knots. The fol-
lowing were in attendance at the
dinner: Mrs. Edward T. Porter,
James H. David, Wilbert Rawley,
j. Wells FAIRIES, James A. Hart, Jr.
R. w. Slaughter, S. Credick Ennis,
Clark M. Knotts, Charles M. Gee,
Kate ]. Smithers, Frances S. Hays,
Ruth E. Collins, William H. Raw
ley, and Janet Pyle.
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
Engagement Announced

Mrs Mary Glennon of Manches-
ter, New Hampshire, has an
nounced the engagement of her
daughter, Mary Agnes, to Mr..
George Thawley, son of Mrs.
George Thawley and the late Mr..
Thawley of Smyrna. Miss Glen
non is a graduate of Central High
School, Manchester, N. H., and is
now associated with the Savage
Shoe Co. of that city. Mr.. Thaw-
ley is graduate of John Bassett
Moore School. He received an
honorable discharge from the
Army in December.
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
THE SMYRNA TIMES SOLD

Published for 81 Years by Hoffeck-
er Family Changes Ownership
The Smyrna Times, published by
the Hoffecker family for 80 years,
has been sold as of April to The
Smyrna Times, Inc, and will be
published by w. Lester Smith and
his sons, Carlton and Kenneth. Eff
forts will be made to give coverage
of the news and publish a worth
while newspaper.
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04

day. Mr.. Porter entered the en-
ploy of the bank on September 1,
1908, after having served five
years as bookkeeper for the Lewis
M. Price Fertilizer Company. For
"a of the 38 years he has been
with The National Bank of Smyr-
ma, he has been cashier. He wit
messed the growth of the bank
from deposits of $3O8,099.26 and
assets of S6O8,058.6O in 1908 to
total deposits of S2,213, 3,932.95 and
total assets of S2,456, ,133.47 as of
the date of his retirement. Also
honored at the dinner was Mrs.
Frances Hays, who is retiring
after seven years of service as
stenographer. Charles M. Gee,
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
Sunshine Sisters to Hold Party

The Daughters of America,
Council No. 9, will hold their an
nual Sunshine Sisters party next
Tuesday evening, April 9th at the
Wayside Inn at $50. Mrs. Hilda
Hufschmidt is chairman of the
dinner.
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
st. Peters Episcopal Church Notes

st. Peters Episcopal Church,
Rev. Paul F. Hebberger, minister
in charge, announces the following
services: Friday, 7.30, Litany and
address. Sunday next, 10 a. M,
Church school; IL a. M, celebra-
ton of the Holy Communion and
sermon.
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
RETIRES AFTER
80 YRS. SERVICE
Edw.T. Porter, Cashier of The
National Bank of Smyrna
HOnOred at Dinner
C. M. GEE NEW CASHIER

On the eve of his retirement
after 43 years of activity in the
business life of Smyrna, Edward T.
Porter, cashier of The National
Bank of Smyrna, was guest of
honor at a dinner at the Wayside
Inn here Tuesday evening, April 2,
officials of the bank announced to-
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
Clayton Century Club Meeting

Oi"J oou Nohtuiy Siuu utco"S
The Clayton Century Club will
hold a meeting Thursday afternoon
at 2:30 and will have as speaker
Mr.. George w. Wright. The SUBJ
ject will be Education" Mrs. w.
R. Keys is chairman.
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
FIRE ENGINE
FUND DRIVE
Smyrna Firemen Soliciting
Funds For New Fire En-
gine Pumper
LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS

The Smyrna Firemen are now
conducting a campaign to raise
funds for new pumping engine.
Solicitors are making a door-to-
door canvas of the town in an ef-
fort to raise $4,000 for engine and
needed equipment. The following
is a list of contributors up until
Tuesday evening:
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04

Edward Burris
Jackson Snow. Sr.
Matthew Ford
lAllen L. Mofhtt
William Brown
Simon Moll
Mrs. Massey
Frank Hynson
Lillian Pierson
Edith Cloud
James Warren
Dorothy Lowman
Ralph Peters
Ellen j. Lynch
Helen Boggs
Ann Tuch
Max Hengst
Ida Turner
John Jacobs
Joseph Snow
C. j. Singer
Earl West
George Smith
Edward Boyles
Walter Harry
Mrs. r. Thompson
Raymond Fretz
William Garrett
Mrs. Christopher
Samuel Cole
Mrs. F. B. Slaughter
Mae Hickey
James l.. Curlett
William Dulin
Bessie Robinson
Willard B. Mailer
Mrs. William Evans
George Gray
Essie Butler
E. L. Sneed
Alice Robinson
Elmara Jones
Rosa Evans
Leia Tinch
GeorgePusey
Gladys Pusey
Nellie Pusey
Mary Wooleyhan
Herbert Dulin
James McMullen
Harry Slaughter
Paul F. Deakyne
John G. Hopkins
Rev J. L. johnson
Mrs. Bertha Clifton
Bessie Matthews
Ralph Boyles
Delilah jackson
Earl Ford
Cora Ford
Harry Ennis
Helen Evans
Mamie Richardson
Della Morris
Pauline Barrett
Marion Barnes
Martin Bessinger
j. p. Brennon
Elsie GILES
Walter Trader
August Wisk
Ida Serverson
Daniel Lee
Olinn Clampitt
G. l. Yoder
G. Biddle
r. d. Owen
James T. Truax
Cove Slaughter
Paul Sapp
DR.. r. F. Corley
l.. M. Price
Mrs. l.. M. Price
Anna B. Beckett
R. D. Williams
Grover King
Anna A. Fortner
]. Wells FAIRIES
Walter David
Smyrna times., 1946-04-04
Tuesday evening:

Mrs. Walter Myers Edy
Glenn S. King JAG
Mrs. William Still Ma
Eugene GoldsboroughAll,
Henry Price vii
Sara Pratt Sin
William Stats Mrs
John Griffin Fra
Mrs. Burris ILL
Harold Senger Edi
]. c. Mannering Jan
Robinson's Dor
Furniture Store Raj
Handloff's 5 to Ellie
$1.00 Store Hell
Martin r. Boyer AM
Smyrna Cleaners Ma,
Amy Herr Ida
James S. Trua job
Charles Hastings Jos
Elmer Corrie G.
Russell Messick Ear
Gilbert Pratt Geo
M. Collins Edy
M. Carr Wa
Harry Heiduk Mr.:
Mrs. Raymond Snow Ray
Roland Deamer Viii
Mrs. Geo. Harrington Mrs
Harry Aumack San
William Markland Mrs
Walter Sammons Ma
Helen Mcdowell Jan
Deliah Lowman Viii
Robert Pyle Bes
Mrs. Kenneth Wix Viii
Mrs. Mary Hadley Mrs
Mrs. Marg'te Jones Geo
Rev. r. E. Green Ess
Mrs. Pat Hartnett E.
Mrs. John Barnes Ali'
Mrs. o. Denney Elm
DR.. G. J. Prickett Ros
James Merrill Lei
Arlie Williams Geo
Chas. Lafferty Gla
Snithers Snow Mel
Arthur Rusley MAJ
Raymond Kelly Her
Robert Carrow Jan
John Parker Han
Ed. Parker PAT
Carl Gorsuch job
Samuel Shahan Rev
j. E. Lovegrove Mrs
James Clark Bes
Margaret Bartlett Raj
Martin Roberts Del
Lola johnson Ear
George Pappas Cor
Clarence Bodley Hal
May Long Hell
Margaret O'Neill Ma
William j. Taylor Del
Hi-Way Diner Par
jackson Snow, Jr. Ma
B. D. Burrows, Jr. Ma
Herbert Hurd ].
Frank Slaughter Els
George Short Wa
William Wetter Aui
James Fleming Ida
Earl Robinson DaI
is. Simmons Oil
Millard Tigner G.
Mrs. Newsbury G.
L. N. Austin r.
John Durham Jan
William Knots Gov
L. A. Severson Par
Harvey Shorts DR..
Leon Jones L.
Elmer Pratt Mrs
Denny Dickerson AM
Charles Dietrich r.
Ellis G. Davis Gro
Clarence Scuse AM
c. Speakman ].
w, Jester Wa
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-07-05
Newsmen Argue
A-BOmb Results
While They Wait
BY WALTER A. SHEAD
WNJJ Correspondent.

EDITORS NOTE: This dispatch ,oas
filed from the atomic bomb testing area
only shortly before the first test bomb Oas
scheduled to be droppedJ
ABOARD USS APPALACHIAN
BIKINI ATOLL (Via Navy Radio)-
This reporter does not intend to
delve into the scientific aspects OF
this atomic bomb test, leaving that
to the scientific writer's and the sci
entists themselves. This test is prl-
marily military experiment to de-
termine how the United States navy
and other armed services can figu-
ratively keep it's powder dry" in
the face of any future atomic war
fare.
The experiments however by their
very nature and the various tests
which are to be made of atomic en-
ergy will produce by-products of
knowledge in the fields of biochem-
istry, biology and medicine.
Further knowledge will be gained
also in the fields Of radio, photogra-
ply, geology, fish life and all the
sciences which apply to ocean life.
Many Conjectures.
A tour of this ship and visit to
the staterooms where the newspa-
per men are housed conjectures on
the outcome of this bomb test meas
ured only by the number of news
paper men aboard. This is almost
true of the scientific writer's them
selves, for most all have different
viewpoints on the possible develop
ments.
These conjectures run the gamut
of total destruction by tidal wave or
earthquake of the entire task force
in the vicinity of the bomb down to
the theory that the bomb might even
prove a dud forecasts of the destruc-
ton of the atomic bombs dropped
on Hiroshima and Nagasaki made
by the scientists connected with
Uncle Sans military establish
ments were fairly accurate and this
reporter is willing to discard the
more fantastic conjectures and
string along with some of these
more conservative forecasts.
Earthquake or Tidal Wave?
In the first place Bikini lagoon,
where the bomb will be dropped, is
roughly Is miles long and 10 miles
wide and the water averages 100
feet in depth and one scientist lik-
ened the dropping of the bomb into
such an expanse of water and air to
a spark from a welder's torch
dropped into 30-acre lake. Scien-
lists admit that the bomb may
cause slight earthquake and tidal
wave but that in comparison with
natures earthquakes it will have no
destructive violence and will only be
recorded upon seismographic in
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living room for little In silence
after they had gone. 1t was Jim
who finally broke the silence.
"Did you know that she-was mar
ried?" he asked heavily.
eyes," Megan nodded. Laurence
told me-"
Jim's face twisted. what laugh
she must have got out of me-want-
ing to marry her. And she told me
she would-she never for moment
even limited that she was not wild
owl"
Megan waited, knowing little OF
the release that would come to him
If he could rid his mind of these
revelations.
"It began, at first, as a sort Of
well, joke" he admitted. ut seemed
to amuse her to give the Pleasant
Grove folks something to talk about.
1 was lonely, and I suppose she got
kick out of making fool of me"
He broke off and passed a hand
across his eyes and looked straight
at Megan. "But I didn't kill her, !"
he finished quietly, with a simple