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Evening star., 1947-07-01
District Tax Rate
On Real Estate
Raised 10 81
Action Anticipates
Congress Approval
Of Revenue Bill
By John W. Thompson, Jr.


The Commissioners today
raised the tax rate on real es-
tate and personal property 25
cents to 81 per $1OO of assessed
value.
Their action anticipates approval
OF the pending District revenue bill
which carries directive to increase
the tax rate that amount.
The bill is now in conference at
the Capitol, but there appears to be
no dispute over the proposed real
estate and personal property tax
boost.
Four Million Boost in Revenue.
The boost is expected to bring in
an additional s4,000,000 to 81, soc, 900
revenue to the city general fund.
Real and personal taxes now pro-
duce some $30,000,0OO a year.
The new tax rate will be applied
to the new property assessments
which become effective today. These
raise the value of taxable property
in the city from s1,40O, ,000,00 to
81 600, 100000 in round figures.
The new assessments were put on
the books last winter and have been
approved by the Commissioners ef-
fective today.
Land Value Not Included.
In the case of residential property
the assessment increase amounted
to 20 per cent of the previously as
sessed value of the Improvements on
the property.
The blanket increase did not ap-
ply to the land value, although this
also was boosted in some instances
Valuations on apartment, hotel
and business property were in
creased after comparative studies by
the staff of Assessor Edward A
Dent.
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Marshall Hits
imperialism
Charge inAid
Denounces Malicious
Distortion of Aims
In Help for Europe
BY NewboId Noyes, Jr.

Secretary of State Marshall
today branded as malicious dis
tortion" the charges emanating
from Russian sources that the
United States is seeking impe-
rialist ends in giving economic
aid to Europe.
Addressing the annual inaugura-
ton luncheon of the Women's Ma
tional Press Club at the Hotel
Statler, Gen. Marshall by implica-
ton hit back at Russian criticism
of American motives, which has &C
companied the Paris discussions of
the Foreign Ministers OF Britain,
France and the U. S. S. r.
There could be no more fantastic
Misrepresentation, no more mali
cious distortion of the truth, than
the frequent propaganda assertions
or implications that the United
States has imperialist aims" the
Secretary asserted.
He said this was true, as we'll, of
propaganda to the effect that
American aid has been offered in
order to fasten upon the recipients
some form Of political and economic
domination.
Pointed Comparisons Drawn.
Gen. Marshall did not mention
Russia by name. But he seemed to
Graw some pointed comparisons be-
yween this country's postwar per-
formance abroad and that of the
Soviet Union.
mo political parties subservient
to the United States interests have
been left behind in European coun-
tries to attempt conquest of govern
ments from Within" the Secretary
said.
mo American agents have sought
to dominate the police establish
ment of European countries. No
joint American European COM
panies' have been forced upon re-
Iuctant governments"
Gen. Marshall recalled that at
the end of the war America de-
modified history's greatest concen-
tration of military power. which
had been dep1oyed from the Elbe
in Germany to the islands of
Japan"
He said only small garrisons of
occupation troops have been left be-
hind in the principal enemy coun-
tries.
mo conditions were attached to
these Withdrawals" Gen. Marshall
aoded.
Words Reflect Bitterness.
The Secretary's words appeared to
reflect his bitterness at the recep-
ton the American foreign aid pro-
gram has been receiving at the Paris
conference, where Soviet Foreign
Minister Moiotov so far has blocked
plans for European cooperation in
the venture.
Our purposes are distorted. our
traditions and institutions decried
and smea1ed," Gen. Marshall said,
adding:
Those responsible for this mis-
representation are doing a grave
disservice to the suffering peoples
whose future depends directly on
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ThousandsFIee
Along 90-Mite
Stretch Of River
More Levees Break
As Rain Continues:
Volunteers Toll
By the Associated Press

ST. LOUIS. July New levee
breaks along a 90-mileA stretch of
the Mississippi River forced
evacuation of additional thou
sands today as the rampaging
River, already at 103-year peak,
continued to rise from heavy
overnight rains.
The town of Dupo, Ill, with a
population of $500 8 miles south
OF here, was abandoned when the
rising f1oodwaters preached a Sec
ondary levee on the Illinois Central
Railroad tracks about mile behind
the first levee which was abandoned
during the night.
The waters also bypassed the Mis-
souri, Pacific Railroad embankment
which saved Dupo in the last big
flood of 1914.
The 600 residents of nearby East
Carondelet and 800 in the surround
ing area also were evacuated.
600 Driven From Villages.
Eighty miles to the south the
river broke the Degognia- -Fodntain
Bluff Levee south of Chester. ILL.,,
in two spots driving approximately
600 persons from the villages Of
Gorham and Neunert, ILL.,
AS a result of this break, flood
waters pouring down an inland
valley threatened to isolate the town
of Grand Tower. Ill. population,
1,043).
Mayer Jesse Grammer estimated
about one-third of Grand Tower
was in danger of being flooded but
said he expected residents in the
higher part of the town would be
able to care for those forced from
their homes.
The Mississippi reached 40.1-
foot stage here at 10 am. with the
Weather Bureau predicting a crest
of 40.5 this afternoon. The high
water marks compare with 1914
reading recorded in the 1914 flood
which had been the highest since
the 1.3g stage reached here in 1874.
Army engineers reported the new
breaks probably would inundate 27,-
800 acres before the communities
of Grand Tower, Gorham and
Neunert and $500 acres around
Dupon and might overspread the
big switching yards Of the Missouri
Pacific Railroad.
Livestock and Equipment Moved.
An earlier break today in the
Vicinity of Nameoki and Venice,
ILL.,, just south of ST. Louis, threat
ened to spread over 5000 acres, but
the towns were not endangered.
Livestock and equipment already
had been removed from the newly
hit areas.
Thousands of volunteers who had
been working on the Degognia-
Fountain Bluff levee, previously had
abandoned hope of saving the bar
rier and were transferred down.
stream.
Last nights downpour flooded
many St. Louis streets and electric
service to 1000 st. Louis County
homes was disrupted.
The Weather Bureau reported a
rainfall OF 81 inches was recorded
in slightly more than three hours.
Traffic was stalled in many places
and Easements were flooded. The
downpour followed by less than "a
hours one of the most severe earth
quakes ever recorded here. The
quake, however, did little damage.
Damage Confined to Waterfront.
Flood damage to Metropolitan st.
Louis was largely confined to the
warehouse and industrial districts
along the waterfront. The retail
(See FLOOD, Page Aid
Evening star., 1947-07-01
Barrett Takes Oath;
Also Sworn
As Defective Chief
New Superintendent
Pledges His Best to
Men Of Department
Former Detective Chief Robert

Former Detective Chief Robert
]. Barrett today formally took
office as major and superinten-
dent of the Metropolitan police
force.
Maj. Barrett, 45, was sworn in as
head of the department in brief
ceremonies in the Office of District
Commissioner John Russell Young
After the oath of Office was ad-
ministered by Godfrey NJ Thornett,
SECRETARY of the Board of Commits
sioners, the new police chief re-
ceived the congratulations of the
Commissioners and a roomful- of
high District officials who looked on.
Also sworn in at the same time
was Capt. Floyd Truscott, who was
named by the Commissioners to take
over Maj. Barrett's old job of chief
of detectives.
Wife Watches Ceremony.
Maj. Barrett took the oath in the
summer garb of the uniformed force
white shirt and blue trousers. In
Spector Truscott wore civilian sum-
mer dress.
Watching the ceremony were Mrs
Barrett, their daughter Joane, 18
and their 8-year-old adopted son
Maurice. Mrs. Truscott also was
present.
Senator Johnston, Democrat, of
South, Carolina attended the cere-
mony.
Following the swearing in, Maj
Barrett and Inspector Truscott
moved to the District Building press
room, where radio recording was
made of the taking of the oath.
Then, they left for police head
quarters, where the swearing in of
policemen promoted down the line
already was in progress.
This ceremony was held in the
lineup room. which was banked
with more than IS baskets and vases
OF flowers.
Captains, Sergeants Sworn.
Detective Sergt. Hoyle D. Secrest,
who was Maj. Barrett's administra-
tive assistant while he was chief of
detectives, swore in the captains and
sergeantS. Sergt. Secrest also made
the Introductory address to the large
assembly, who filled the big room.
In his first message to the police
force as superintendent, Maj. Bar
rett said it was his ambition to keep
the department at the high level of
efficiency established by his prede-
cessor, Maj. Harvey G. Callahan,
ITO that end" he said, II ask
each of you to keep always in mind
that We are public servants and
that the citizens are OUR employers" F."
He said his Office always would
be open to any officer with sugges-
tions on improving the service and
he told members of the force to
keep in mind always that police
officers make up the army of law
abiding citizens in the war with
criminals"
This is a never ending war, with
no quarter given he declared. Il
ask that you be relentless in your
(See BARRETT, Page A-4D
Evening star., 1947-07-01
Mercury Reaches 90;
Showers Due Toniaht

The mercury moved up to 80 de-
grees, as promised, this afternoon
and the Weather Bureau said il
might climb another degree or two
The high was reached at $50 pm
The reading was the same at 3.
The humidity stood at So per cent
considerably lower than the morn
ing range, but still high enough to
be uncomfortable with 9O-degree
temperature.
Some relief, in the form OF scat
tered thundershowers, was in pros
pect tonight, the forecaster said
Tomorrow will be clearing and not
so warm.
Evening star., 1947-07-01
BY Joseph Young

A bitter Senate House fight
over stop-gap measures to
finance Government depart
ments until Congress approves
appropriation bills for the new
fiscal year became even more
complicated today when the
Senate Appropriations Commit
tee decided to stand by the Sem
ate'S own emergency plan.
The Senate-passed measure gives
Federal departments and agencies
authority to continue business as
usual on the basis of their 1947
appropriations, pending final action
on the new supply bills.
The Appropriations Committee, in
voting to stand by this plan, re-
jected as totally inadequate" the
House-approved emergency bill to
permit agencies to keep their doors
open, but does not give them the
right to expend funds.
AS the Government started on
the hrst day OF the new fiscal year,
Budget Bureau and General Ac-
counting Office officials warned that
unless the Senate bill were adopted
the operation of Government busi-
ness, including the District govern
ment. would be noticeably impaired.
Chairmen Bridges and Taber of
the Senate and House Appropria
tions Committees conferred in an
attempt to straighten out the mat
ter, but afterward reported that no
agreement had been reached. Mr..
Taber, however, said that he be-
lieved "the whole thing will be
Strengthened out" in a day or so.
Government officials explained
that under the Senate bill Federal
agencies could meet payroll obliga-
tions as well as other expenses, and
tSee APPROPRTATT0N Do All
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set an example for all men in the
doreign) service to emulate"
Mr.. Summerlin was one of the
most cosmopolitan figures of his
generation, and his business in
volved the incest refinements of
social and political intercourse Yet
he came from the hinterland. When
he was born in Rayville, La, on
November IL, 1872, he brought the
(See SUMMERLIN, Page A-51
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Delaware Park

SECOND RACE-Purse, $4,000; allow
ances: maidens; 3-year-olds and up; about
1A4 miles over hurdles.
C Brunon tClingman) 1880 80 $50
Scuttleman (Fieldl $50 2.10
o Mercury Sun (Bland) $50
Time, 3:32.
Also ran-Eclair, Valdina Tyrant. Fourth
Army. Manola, Valiant, Indibel, Black
SlaVes KumySS, Distant, Stingprice.
Tenebrose. Deep Six.
Kline and Pew, jr., entry.
c Paragon Stable-R. 8. McLaushlin entry
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BidauIt Slaves Off
Immediate Collapse
OF Aid Conference
Three Powers Ministers
To Meet Again Tomorrow
On Marshall Proposal
BULLETIN


PARIS (Pl.-French inform
ants said today that Frances
Foreign Minister, Georges Bi-
dault, had delayed-at least
temporarily-the collapse of
the three-power conference
considering American aid for
Europe by offering a new pro-
posal. His plan was estab-
lishment of a special informa-
ton group composed of those
European countries which
wished to join. The group
would report by September l
on Europe's needs and assets.
BY the Asseeioted Press
PARIS, July 1.-The Foreigl
of Russia, Britain an,
France discussed Secretary o
State Marshall's proposal TO
American aid to Europe for al
hour and a half today, ant
French sources said there woult
be another meeting tomorrow
afternoon.
Earlier, there was speculation tha
,oday's session-their fourth-migh
De the last, since Soviet Foreigl
Minister Molotov virtually has We
,oed Gen. Marshalls suggestion.
British Foreign Secretary Bevil
md French Foreign Minister Bidaul
we're reported ready to proceed il
continental economic planning with
,ut the Soviet Union if the con
,erence does end in a deadlock.
Mr.. Bidault, in an attempt Il
ave the conference, will offer .
proposal, the French
oress agency said earlier. Terms o
he proposal were net disclosed.
Both British and French circle
See MARSHALL pTaN pooo n
Evening star., 1947-07-01
Senate Unit Backs Cut
In Postal Saving Interest
By the Associoted Press

BY the Associated Press
Legislation reducing the interest
on postal savings to the rate of l
PEI cent a year was approved by
the Senate Civil Service Committee
today.
A committee official said the in
terest rate at present is about l.64
per cent year.
Evening star., 1947-07-01
Senate Group Approves
World Health Agency.
BY the Associated Press

The Senate Foreign Relations
Committee today approved legisla-
ton providing for American partici-
cation in the World Health Organ
ization.
The organization would establish
world health and drug standards,
set up sanitary requirements, and
develop a uniform system of drug
and labelling.
Evening star., 1947-07-01
Narrug gunsett

THIRD RACE-Purse, $500; cls Inning
4-year-o olds and upward: 6 furlonsS
Star Batter tBr'nellI 24.20 1910 500
Big Party (Harris) 1000 $40
Joe M, Jr. fPetrin) $50
Time, 1:124s.
Also ran-Relief Flag, Sergeant Tub.
Missmenow, Port Said. Icystream. Eric
Knight, Miss O'Blocky, Newhall and
Carney.
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Late Races
Charles Town

THIRD RACE-PCrse. 81 900: claim
ing; 4-year-olds and upward; about Z fur
longs.
Don Listo CHopkins) SEQ 42O 800
Hascout (HernandezD 400 $40
Ample (PalumboD $50
Time, 1:2625.
Also ran-Irish Charger Buck Thir-
teen. Gradatim. Gray Moose and Miss
Neptune.
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Monmouth Park

SECOND RACE-Purse. $4,000: claim
ing; 3-year-olds and upward: 6 furlones
Nedlon tButler) $50 $40 $50
Gordon (HowelD 4.40 $40
Balliol tAdams) 40
Also ran-Fanday. Ran:e's Choice. Jack
Tangle, Kid Caution and Uncle Ace.
DAILY Double paid SGD
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Empire City

FOURTH RACE-Purse $4,000; allow
ances; 3-yesr-olds,. Lie miles.
Picardy Belle (At'son) $50 $50 210
Challe (James) 2.30 2.10
Duchess Argyle (Johnson) 22O
Time, :464s.
Also ran-Pur of Smoke and Flying
Bimy.
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Late News
Bulletins
LouderdoIe Confirmed

The Senate today confirmed
the nomination of James w.
Lauderdale for a full term as
a member of the District Pub
lie Utilities Commission. The
action was by unanimous con-
sent.
Evening star., 1947-07-01

NEW YORK, July l P).-
Stocks higher; leaders in brisk
recovery. Bonds steady; rails ad-
vance. Cotton lower; July liqui-
dation.
Evening star., 1947-07-01
Senate Group Rejects
House Stop-Gap Plan
To Finance Agencies
Officials Worn Delay
May Impair Operation
Of Federal Departments
BULLETIN

The Senate this afternoon
unanimously voted its support
of the Senate Appropriations
Committees stand in the dis
pute with the House over
stop-gap fiscal measures. The
continuing measure now goes
to House and Senate con-
ferees. Chairman DworShak
of the District Subcommittee
of the Senate Appropriations
Committee and Chairman
Horan of the House subcom-
mittee In charge of District
appropriations, both gave as
surances provisions would be
written into the continuing
resolution to prevent hard
ships in the District.
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Arlington Park
By the Assoeioted Pres.

bY the NSSoc'uEeu FTeSs
FIRST RACE-Purse, $500; claiming
4-year-olds and UP; furlongs.
Orlando Girl (Feat'r'n) 400 500 4.20
Army Glider (SkoronsgD 400 800
Good Hunting (Higley) $40
Time, 1:133s.
Also ran--Intermission. Mr.. In Between,
Top Book. Dispatch. Club Car, Indian
Trace, Havana Lad, Sarah Hash and Helen
Agnes.
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Major League Games

Major League Games
AMERICAN LEAGUE
At Chicago
Detroit ----- 900 100 0
Chicago - 001 900
Batteries-Benton and Swift: Lopat and
Dickes.
Cleveland at st. Louis-9:3O.
(Only Games Scheduled)
NATIONAL LEAGUE
At Philadelphia
Brooklyn - 200 100
Philadelphia 900 90
Batteries-Hatten and Edwards; sehanz
and Lakeman.
Boston at New York-S:45.
st. Louis at Pittsburgh-S:30.
(Only Games Scheduled)
Todoy's Home Runs
National League
Vaughan, Brooklyn (1st). on.
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Early Results and Entries for
Tomorrow on Page Az.
Evening star., 1947-07-01
Markets at q Glance
BY the Associated Press

(See AID, Page A-17.)
Evening star., 1947-07-01

(See BARRETT, Page A-4)
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(See APPROPRIATIONS, Pg.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-10-03
TO-DAY in HISTORY
know America)

1836--Cornerstone of Mt. Holy
oke College, pioneer women's col
lege, laid at South Hadley. Mass.
l859-Mail reaches Los Angeles
from st. Louis by stagecoach in
record-breaking time of II days.
1863-President Lincoln insti-
tutes permanent Thanksgiving
Day, designating the last Thurs
day in November as such.
1875-Country's pioneer Jew
ish theological seminary. The He
brew Union College, Cincinnati,
formally opens.
1895-First Eucharistic Con-
gress of the Roman Catholic
Church in America formally be-
gins in Washington. D. c.
1920-PreSdent Wilson appeals
to the American people in behalf
of the Peace Treaty and the
League of Nations.
1935-Italy opens her war on
Ethiopia.
l941-Back from Ukraine, Hit
Ter assures the Germans that
Russia broken and will never
rise again."
1944-U. S. 1st, and 3rd Armies
push forward into Germany.
1945--President Truman's spe-
cial message to Congress for an
atomic energy commission. The
United States chosen as perman-
ent site for the UN
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/ But Bruce caught the momen-
tary fright in her eyes: and he
made her tell him what was
wrong.
Its nothing, I'm sure" she
concluded after she had told him
about Nola's visit to jules room,
She wouldn't harm hair Of
jules head. / know. But" It
wasn't easy for T'nette to ask him
the question bothering her: DO
you think we should ask her to
leave?"
Il don't believe she's danger
ous." he commented.
WHEN Tnette and Bruce re-
W turned late that afternoon
from the bank T'nette had a queer
sensation of being in a house that
was not hers-at least not quite
hers, not anymore. For the loan
on the house had been made with
terrifying ease; and the money,
exactly $4,000, would be In their
hands within two weeks.
/ After dinner, Bruce said:
A.
"Want to tour the place We
praised to the skies?" 49,
And as they walked, he pointed
out special items in the tone OF
driver of a rubber-neck bus IN
Hollywood. IS.
"That ancient pepper tree there,
please note, Mrs. Crane. It's said
the former owners nearly got to
the divorce courts over whether
it should stay or be replaced by
orange trees"
"And over there to your right,
Mr.. Crane. That was the tenta-
tive site for great big swimming
pool. But it has been said the
owners put off building it because,
little girl-a little. thing by
name Of Julie. came to live with
them" -
Tnette's voice trailed away.
Silently they plodded along.
'eNot a bad place to get q mort
gage on" Bruce mused after .
while.
please" Tnette mimicked the
banker. "You givs-rever get-a
mortgage" .ss.-.
sand, Mrs. Crane, in California
there is no such thing as a mort
gage. It's trust deed-now and
forever. Remember that"
tic be coptinuedl
Copyright 1e47 by Frank RiordanI
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-10-03
BY Fronk Riordun

| lots Of people would pay quite
bit Of money for it."
"Ah, no, we WON'T" he said
'That was part of the bargain
that I'd never take anything away
from you"
ut isn't taking anything away
It's what you might ca1l-well
replacing one thing for a better
Besides, it's only for a shor
while" Her eyes rested on The
green roof that had sheltered
them. years 60 SO fast. dom
they, Bruce?"
Eyes," he said with sudden pas.
sion, and his arms frightened about
her. "That's why want to crowc
them full of good things for YOU
"Then crowd them full of the
very best thing" she pleaded
make them come and 60 like a.
a singing symphony. darling. with
you doing what you were meant
to do"
81 could never sell the place
dearest" he whispered tenderly
"You belong here-forever."
Fiercely her head shot up.
"Quiet." he commanded. before
she had a chance to speak. 81
haven't finished. Maybe we
could" Embarrassment silenced
him.
"Tell me-"
"We might be able lowell,
sort of get a mortgage"
Darling" Her arms flew about
him. "That will be better. Ever SO
much better. Then we won't lose
it-not quite"
lose what?"
Bruce and T'nette whirled. Nola
had come out into the patio.
$50 you've come home" Nola
said somberly to Bruce. "And
Tonette looked gorgeous last night
all dressed up for her party"
please, Nola-" T'nette began,
Nola flung down the Hollywood
Reporter.
Here" she said. there's some
interesting gossip about a new
'redhead in Hollywood-or rather.
the Tropics"
Her words were meaningless to
T'nette; but Bruce felt the palms
of his hands moistening.
Getting psychopathic," Bruce
muttered as Nola walked away
''I'm afraid So" Tnette said
Then she bit her lip. She had re-
solved not to bother Bruce with
household troubles.
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Chapter Is

THE idea Of selling the hous,
! did not even occur to Bruce as
two days later, he sat with T'netts
close beside him trying to figure
an answer. But even as he bea
his brain he knew there was nl
answer, at least in money. The
answer was that he would return
to the band; for Homer might a:
well have demanded a million
dollars as fifteen thousand.
Haggardly he looked at Tnette
and he managed grin.
well, honey, guess this sends
Doctor Crane back to the piano
factory"
But T'nette shook her head.
"Not if you don't want to &C
back"
Bruce lit a cigarette. "This isn't
a question anymore Of what ]
want"
@You do want to 60 on with
school, don't you-even if I did
muff things in the beginning?"
He started to say, "Of course"
He remembered then his doubts,
his failure in what should have
been a simple examination for
him. He thought of the compli-
Gated months that were ahead of
him. and of his strange inability
to get back in the old groove.
Tnette had every right to know
the truth.
He answered her humbly:
! II honestly don't know. T'nette. "
: "Oh!" T'nette couldn't keep the
woe from her voice. She hadn't
expected that answer. And. in a
way, it made superfluous the sug-
gestion she had meant to offer.
SWELL, in that case" she began,
but she had to stop to gulp back
disappointed tears. "Now about
this letter."
swell, what about it," he chal-
lenged. and drew her down into
his chair.
But she could not be off-hand
about what she had to say. And
so she hid her face against his
chest so he could not see her eyes
as she gave him the solution.
''The answer is fairly simple,
Bruce" She tried to quiet her
trembling body. well sell the
house. It's beautiful house. and