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Arizona sun., 1948-10-22
DEBATE:
IncOncLusiUe

1IECOfUCGLtSLUO
For better or for worse the u. N.
security council had become we'd
ded to the problem of what to do
about Berlin, but there was no
honeymoon.
Russia had boycotted the secur-
ity council debate, and although An
drei Vishinsky, Soviet delegate, at
tended the first meeting in body
he remained monstrously aloof
from the proceedings in spirit.
THAT FIRST session was not
only incenclusive but downright
dull. No one would have thought
that the IL men mulling over this
world crisis in the Chaillot palace
in Paris were engaged in delibera-
tions of so momentous a nature that
they might turn the balance for
peace or war in the world.
While Vishinsky sat dourly and
silently-p1aying the part of the vi
carious witness to the hilt - the
American and French delegates
read polite TRADES against the man.
ners and morals of Soviet motives
and politics.
WHEN THE TWO western speak
ers were done, Juan A. Bramuglia
of Argentina. acting president of
the council, was forced simply to
drop the whole business, temporari-
ly at least. with hollow thud.
After the French delegate had
completed his review, .Bramuglia
waited expectantly for time, then
observed mildly that since he
didn't seem to have any more
speakers on the list the meeting
would be recessed.
1t appeared probable that the del
egates would take considerable time
for studying the charges of the
u. S., Great Britain and France
against Russia before meeting
again. There was a possibility, too,
that the security council might de-
lay further formal meditation on
the off chance that Russia might
lift the Berlin blockade and the
Big Four foreign ministers might
take up the entire German ques-
tion.
Arizona sun., 1948-10-22
FOOD, COAL:
Root of EUiL

Two shortages, food and coal, are
responsible for most of the discom-
fort and quite few Of the major
troubles in the world, a report by
the United Nations economic at
fairs department says.
Scarcity of basic foods and coal
have lamed reconstruction efforts,
provided an impetus to imitation and
generally upset the worlds economy
by reducing human strength to work
and produce.
Arizona sun., 1948-10-22


tions to wondering
how the Soviets
could justify such
a conference in
view of their fla
grant detection in
the long, futile and
disillusioning Mos
COW talks which
had ended recently.
Molotev's note,
however. claimed
Arizona sun., 1948-10-22

room window was
open, and a lazy
a u t u m n u n
sw weeped down
through tte trees
Of tn e ar k.
Squirrels loafed
around, showing
little or no inter-
est in preparing
for the winter, and
when / repeated
the question 1 had
he ard so often
that morning to
my two Demo-
cratic friends, it
oro1,caI X,orv 1iff1o
Arizona sun., 1948-10-22
REAL ESTATE-BUS. PROP.
REAL ESTATE-HOUSES

FOR SALE-Beautiful modern suburban
home 2S minutes from downtown Denver.
20 acres, irrigated, shade. trees, lake and
View. ideal place to retire and have in
come, excellent terms. Further details,
E. v. GARMAN, Mt. Morrison, Colorado.
Arizona sun., 1948-10-22
Was dlsg:{lSly lI:235y1
PuropsychoIogy Could Do
Just Fine on Election Bets
By BAUKHAGE
NetUS analyst and Comm entatOr.

WASHINGTON.-It won't be long before you'll be
able to settle those election BETS
days negotiations
with the Berlin situation sitting the with
of the Democratic administration Tar
going to have war?
Arizona sun., 1948-10-22

Cordel Hull, former secretary
of state, observed his 77th birth
day anniversary quietly at Be-
thesda naval hospital where he
has been a patient for the last
two years since his retirement
from the high public office. Doc
tors told him he would be able
to leave the hospital soon.
Arizona sun., 1948-10-22

But Washington was as calm as
a sleeping tabbycat. The club dining
Arizona sun., 1948-10-22

FOR SALE: 66O-ACRE FARM
400 acres in cultivation, 5 irrigation wells.
electricity. All new and modern equipment
and buildings. $3.50, 900. h down..
OWNER, JOE M. MAZAC
Box 528 Deming, New Mexico
Arizona sun., 1948-10-22

CANADIAN FARMS-Write us for FREE IN.
1 FORMATION on farm settlement opportunities
Fertile soils Reasonably priced. r. c. BOsw0rth
Canadian Pacific Railway, Union Station. Ct
4 Paul. MINI.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-12-09

The finest selection of
port shirts we have
ever had.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-12-09

THE quality of these
bags are outstanding.
Upper styles in enve-
lope and many others.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-12-09

A practical gift any
man would appreciate
Many colors and pat
terms.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-12-09

Brand new blouses in
long or short sleeves.
Many colors and styles
ito choose from.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26
. VALLEY ROAD
BY MRS. EFFIE DAVIS

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Howard
and Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Kinikin
drove to Columbus, Tuesday to
see specialist. Mrs. Howard has
been under the doctors care for
a number of weeks.
A number from this community
were present at the w. S. c. S.
meeting on Thursday, at the
home of Lillion Howard and
mother. The society enjoyed a
pot luck dinner at the noon hour.
The May meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. limo Hull.
Mrs. Bertha Matlack and Mary
Webster called on Vella Wood
recently at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Opal Hanes, in
Somersville, where she has been
since her fall several days ago.
They presented her with a potted
plant from the Claiborne w. S.
C. S.
Grant Baker has been bedfaSt
for several weeks in their country
home where they moved recently.
Dever Davis and sons, of Rich
wood, called at the home of Glenn
Davis, Saturday.
Mrs. Andiey Watts and children,
of near Westerville, spent Friday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Thompson.
A number of Claiborne Grange
members attended the Pomona
grange at Pharisburg Thursday
evening. There were several SUBJ
ordinate grangers who joined the
Pomona grange and took the 5th
degree.
A number of parents and
friends of this community attend
ed the senior play on Friday eve
ming at the Redwood auditorium.
Mrs. Beverly Ridge and son
spent Wednesday at the home of
Mrs. Hugh Ridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Davis spent
Wednesday evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Howard.
Mrs. Bertha Matlack called on
Zaidee Chandler, Marysville,
Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sidle called
on Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Baker,
recently. Mr.. Baker is on the
sick list.
Mr. and Mrs. James Howard
and children motored to Ostrand
er Sunday and were dinner guests
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26
PLAIN CITY GIRLS DOWN
MARYSVILLE IN SOFTBALL

A close game Saturday after
noon, between the Marysville
9Th grade girls softball team and
the Plain City 9th grade team.
resulted a 1913 win for Plain
City. The game took place on the
Plain City diamond and was UNI
pired by Coach Robinson, of
Plain City.
Because of a scheduled practice
of the Plain City boys baseball
team, the girls had to stop their
game in the sixth inning.
Both teams played hard
fought game, but "a home run ty
Mary Cotton in the fifth inning
with bases loaded, saved the day
for Marysville, by tieing the
score at Is each.
In the sixth inning, Marysville
scored three runs, to bring their
score to 18. The Plain City girls
brought in four runs, however, TO
win the game. A return game, at
Marysville, will be played later
on in the season, Mrs. Warren
Widner, girls athletic instructor
said.
On the team were, Harriet Ed
wards, Nadia Shuran, Joan
Stricken, Gretta Thompson, Phyl-
lis Cole, Jean Cannon, Eileen
Lowe, Mary Cotton, Mary Jane
Rogers and Mary Geisinger, with
subs, Margaret Sharf, Joyce Bur
son, Marilyn Geer, Jean Dutro
Charlene Laughorn and team
aptian, Sally Worthington.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26
All CIub~
||Activities
Taylor Champion Stockmen
Luther Laughrey, adviser
Ta,,,Xy EooIa roportar

The second meeting of the Tay-
lor Champion Stockmen was
called to order by the president,
Alfred Laughrey, at the home of
Bob Belville. Bob Steele reported
that there was $50 in the treas
ury. There was a motion to have
an ice-cream social on June 25.
There was a discussion on taking
a trip but it was not decided
upon. The next meeting will be
at Laughrey's on April 20.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26
Jackson Livestock Boosters

Glenn Blue, reporter
The nominating committee of
the Jackson LIVESTOCK Boosters
All club, held its meeting at the
home of its leader, Joe Temple,
April IL. Those present were
leader Joe Temple; assistant lead
er, Bob Stallsmith, Glenn Blue,
Bob Allen, Paul Howald, and
Ralph Howald. The next meeting
will be April 26, at the club
house.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26

ME Jewell and Bertha James as
sisting. 1t was decided to hold a
Mothers Day Tea, May z. Com
mittees were appointed to make
the arrangements.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26

K. Schalip.
Support Payments

In the divorce action of Robert
E. Fadely against Virginia M.
Fadely, on motion of the defend
ant, the court has ordered the
plaintiff to pay the defendant $50.
and the sum of $40 per week dur
ing pendency of the court action.
William Porter is attorney for
plaintiff and Clifton L. Caryl is
attorney for the defendant.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26
Paris Livestock Club

The first meeting of the club
was held at the home of Herman
Rausch on March 90, and the
election of officers resulted as
follows:
President, Jon Greeneisen; vice
president, Harold Stierhoff; sec
etary-t tre easurer Kenneth
Rausch; recreation leaders, Mary
Jewell and Alvin Stierhoff; news
reporter, Kermit Greeneisen.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26
Future Wives of America

Phyllis jackson, reporter
The third meeting of the Flu
ture Wives of America All club
was held at the home of Phyllis
Jackson, on April Is, with Bon
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26
AN<~, :: {: Court,
Damages Asked

Damages Asked
Robert Mummey Sr. has filed
suit against the State Automobile
Mutual Ins. Co. of Columbus and
H. E. Brebant, Lima, for damages
to his automobile as a result of
an accident on July 81. At the
time, his car driven by the plain
tiff's wife, Ethel Mummey, collid-
ed with the car of H. E. Biebaut.
Clifton L. Caryl is attorney for
the plaintiff.
Partition of Land
Matilda Huber has filed suit
against Clarence Schalip and
others for partition of real estate
of the late ]. P. Schalip and Anna
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26
BY MRS. BERTHA TAYLOR

Mrs. Robert Cron was hostess
to the Kings Daughters on We'd
nesday evening, April 81.
Mrs. Isabelle Wilcox was hos
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26
Merry Millcreek Maidens

Hazel Christian, Alvera Derio,
Mrs. Terry Bell, advisers
Kay Laymon, reporter
The Merry Millcreek Maidens
held its third meeting at the
home of Marilyn Edwards on
April 13 with Is members pres
ent. A discussion was made on
Rural Life Sunday but will be de-
cided upon at the next meeting. A
discussion was also made on the
projects this year. The next meet
ing will be held at the home Of
Judy and Kay Laymon, on April
26.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26

gus.
Christian and Phyllis Clark, of
Redwood were Sunday guests of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn
Davis.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26
OYSTERS proIj6c

An individual oyster can produce
IS million to ia million eggs during
its lifetime.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26
Merry Millcreek Maidens

Alvera Derio, Hazel Christian,
Marietta Bell, advisers
Kay Laymon, reporter
The Merry Millcreek Maidens
held its first meeting at the home
of Sharon and Barbara Main.
New officers were elected as fol-
lows:
President, Sharon Duncan; vice
president, Phyllis Derio; secre-
tary, Judy Laymon; treasurer,
Patty Conklin; news reporter,
Kay Laymon; recreation leaders,
Luella Kramer and Sharon Main.
The All girls and their parents
are invited to attend the next
Grange meeting.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26
Tractor Maintenance Club
Luther Laughrey, adviser
jim Myers, adviser


Alfred Laughrey, reporter
The third meeting of the Trac-
tor Maintenance Club was held
at Ted Streng's, Case Dealer, on
April IA. the meeting was opened
by the pres, Laird Mack. The
secretary, Charles Rhinehart gave
minutes of the last meeting.
There was a motion approved
that the club should be officially
called the Tractor Maintenance
Club. There was a second motion
approved to appoint Alfred
Laughrey news reporter. A film
was shown on Spark Plugs,
How to Make Them Wear Long
er and Work Better, explained
by Luther Laughrey. Bernard
Snider and Carl Thiergartner
gave a demonstration on spark
plugs. Jim Myers, constructor,
helped the members fill out their
record books. The meeting was
adjourned to meet at Tom Navin's
John Deere Dealer on April 81.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26
Liberty Feeders
Paul Herd, adviser

Eileen Richardson, reporter
Third meeting of the Liberty
Feeders was held at the school
house April 9. The meeting was
called to order by the president,
Porter Crum. Roll call was an
swered by naming a breed OF
cattle. Ways to raise money for
camp were discussed and the pro-
gram of work for this year was
read. The president appointed
the initiation committee and the
meeting was adjourned. The next
meeting will be held April % at
Robert Snumway's.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26
Taylor Champion Stockmen
Luther Laughrey, adviser

Jerry Fogle, reporter
The first meeting of the Taylor
Champion Stockmen was called
to order by Alfred Laughrey, last
years president. A motion was
made and carried to have officers
elected. They were elected as fol-
lows:
Alfred Laughrey, president;
Bud Westlake, vice president;
Bob Belville, secretary; Bob
Steele, treasurer; Jerry Fogle,
news reporter; Dick Crider and
Bill Anderson, recreation.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Bob Belville.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26
Allen Star. Stockmen's Club

The second meeting of the club
was held at the Allen School on
April l, with three new members
added to the roll. During the
business meeting, all members
projects were discussed. Follow
ing the discussion, recreation was
enjoyed. The next meeting will
be held at the same place on May
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26
Freedom Foundation Club
Mrs. Roy Lombard, adviser
Mrs. Perry Snider, adviser

MIS. SIIy ollIOSI, az N'AoSi
Dorothy Burns, reporter
The second meeting of the
Freedom Foundation All club
was held at the home of Dorothy
and Evelyn Burns. After the
meeting was called to order, the
program of work was discussed.
Dorothy Merkle was elected rec
creation leader in Gertr u d e
Merkle's place. Dorothy Burns
gave a demonstration on Semi
sweet Cookies, which was later
served to the club. The new 4-H
members made different kinds
of stitches shown to them by Mrs.
Lombard. The next meeting will
be held at the home of Mildred
and Marcella Dellinger on April
81 at 7:3O p. m. Mrs. Diehl will be
the guest.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-04-26
York SeamstreSs Club

Mrs. Florence Brooks, Adviser
Mrs. Alma Marsh, Asst. Adviser
Barbara Dewitt, reporter
The York Seamstress Club held
its initiation meeting April 20 at
the home of Margaret Ann
SmotherS.
The new members initiated
were: Bette and Loretta Hol-
brook, Diane and Nancy Hines,
Helen and Nancy Smith, Priscilla
McMahan, Phyllis Lockwood,
Judith Cahill, Norma McGinnis,
and the new asst, adviser, Mrs.
Marsh
The mothers are to be enter
tanned at the next meeting, May
25.
Jerome jolly Johnny Cakes
Mary Kathleen Buck, reporter
There was a meeting of the
Jerome Jolly Johnny Cakes
March 81, in the home of JoAnn
Mosley. The Leap Year party
will be held on Wed, May 6 at
5 p. m. in the Jerome Special
School. Refreshments were
served by JoAnn Mosley.
There was a meeting OF the
Jerome Jolly Johnny Cakes on
Wed, April IA, at 8 p. m. at the
home of Donnaline Seeley. The
All creed was led by the new
member, Peggy Ann Pierce.
Games were played, and refresh
ments were served by Donnalene
Seeley. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Elizabeth
and Phyllis Schott, on April 70,
at 8 p. m.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
Observation-Disclosures
BANDBOX BETTY
BY MARY KEMPE CHEATHAM

The young man chuckled, too. II
came here" he remarked, ito talk
to Mr.. Humphreys about accident
insurance"
Sure, sure" murmured Mr.. Hum
phreys, still shaken. "Come right
in. Have one of the boys put that
thing on bracket for you," he
said to Betty, indicating the fan.
When they emerged from Mr..
Humphreys sanctum, John Thomas
had a pleased expression on his
face and, no doubt, policy in the
bag.
ut was really her fault, you
know" he remarked to Mr.. Hum
phreys, lettering at the door. "She
looked so cool, didn't even see that
chair"
Miss Barclay always looks cool
in summer" said Mr.. Humphreys
proudly, land neat all the year
round"
Like she's just stepped out of
bandbox," John continued.
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She had a number of dates with
John, their tempo always smooth
and pleasant. Her work suffered no
misplaced commas, Mr.. Humphreys
was happy, John seemed happy and
Betty was almost happy. Only-that
was all that ever happened. Never
once had John attempted to kiss
her or even hold her hand. He was,
she concluded finally, a confirmed
bachelor.
Gust as l." she thought, poking
savagely at the typewriter keys, "am
a confirmed old maid"
It was Saturday, almost noon
quitting time. John had not called,
and the future suddenly became a
whole series of weary calendar
pages, neatly torn off day by day
and deposited in the wastebasket.
AS she walked from the building,
there was Johns convertible parked
at the entrance.
Get ill.," he called, "we're going
on picnic!"
1t was amazing how his red hair
could brighten up the day! Betty
was happily in the car before she
even noticed his female compan-
ion. ooh" she gasped. For there,
huddled between John and bulg-
ing picnic basket, was startling
apparition little girl with
freckles, wide blue eyes and the
same red hair!
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AEAI SnlmmereQ from the down.
- town pavements. Torrid light
fell in bars through the Venetian
blinds in Mr.. Humphreys private
office, carrying with it a coppery
odor, like that of penny clutched
too long in perspiring palm. 1t
was hot day all right, and the city
lay painting under the monday sun.
Leave the door open, Miss Bar
clay" called Mr.. Humphreys, as
Betty returned from lunch. LET the
air circulate" "Whew," he added,
hopping his brow, we've got to
get some air conditioning in this
hotbox."
Betty smiled, removing her white
gloves and her crisp white hat. MIR.
Humphreys said the same thing
every summer. She laid her gloves
and white purse neatly away in the
bottom desk drawer and sat down
at the typewriter. With her blonde
hair sleek and smooth and her pale
green dress miraculously unwrin-
killed., she looked as cool and fresh
as an iced limeade.
m,rveled M Hurnbra,,s antar;ro
the cubicle of an outer office where
she sat as secretary and receptionist.
"You can't be as cool as you look!
Anyhow, let's put this fan out here
somewhere to stir up little breeze"
He looked around vaguely, pulled
~ rt, -
decl cot tho f.n m i ,1,,ooad ~
the cord and returned ~ he own
large desk thro,,eb tho onan Goor
marked Private
Rettv gazed doub+f,,11v NJ III. f,n
wh;rr;ne aw.y IN Tho cb.;r hafora
ber Che snchored tho f,,,t+ar;na W,
ners On ber deslT With nsnaru,a;ahts
and with , LITTLE frown ~ snnow
ance srnootbed h.oL tbe tendr;I. ~
hair which were .beo;nn;,g ~ Nv,
loose from the h1n At the n,ne ~
ber neck Go c.roh+ M IL
nhravs 1oo,,;na ~ Lon ~ .-.;1as
hfter oil M H,,-,nhro',s r,aa ~"
hoss IF he vented 70 % sro,,nd
n,,tt;ng .lao+r;o 80. oho;uo !.
Wac No hI1cipocc nf horc
Mr. Hurnnhrovs u,.s n;oa NJ ,n5
unite nuite bann;Iv msrried ~
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she began m her transcrintinn All
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ness of romance in an off;o. vs..
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Relax" smiled John. "Muggsy is
Just my niece. Every year, about this
time, l take her on a picnic"
Oh said Betty again, uncertain
~ Muggsy gave her a broad grin,
the more effective for three missing
teeth. You're pretty" she said. II
like you" She climbed into Betty's
lap and settled herself with a COM
Portable sigh. you've got pretty
Dress she added, stroking it with
a hand which was just a trifle grimy.
Betty looked down at her wrinkled
SKIRT, but under the child's weight
1t could not be Strengthened. John.
busy with getting the convertible
out OF the Saturday traffic, appeared
not to notice. He looked different
IN wash trousers and sports shirt.
Muggsy, too, wore washable print
dress. Betty ruefully considered her
Office apparel but made no comment.
AS they drove, the wind whipped
at Betty's hair. She had no net and
all she could do was keep pinning
the strands back in place. When
they reached the picnic spot.
Muggsy jumped up and down in de-
llght. On l wade, Uncle John, en-
wade?" she called, casting off
shoes and socks and stepping into
the creek. "Pm going to look for
crawdads,' she declared, peering
stealthily under rocks in the shallow
stream, now and then letting her
dress tail dribble in the water.
Betty was gazing into a pocket
mirror, trying to smooth her hair.
Come help me-" John called, piling
tWlgs in little rock fireplace. "You
unpack the lunch, while I build a
fire to make the coffee and broil the
steaks"
The fire smoked, ashes fell into
the coffee, the charred stick forks
made smudges. Betty did her best
to stay neat, but Muggsy was every
where at once, dribbling ak-juice,
mustard and catsup. A singing SEN
sation crept behind Betty's eyelids
as she recalled Johns admiring
words, I'LL BET YOU WOULDN'T
EVEN GET MUSSED AT A PIC
MIC" She pulled Intellectually at
her wrinkled frock, dabbed with a
handkerchief at stains, wiped the
dust from her shoes. 1t was unfair
OF John to put her to such test.
The picnic dragged mercilessly on
to an amusement park where
Muggsy wanted to ride a roller
coaster. Betty shuddered. She hated
roller coasters, she hated flying
turns, but she found herself hurtling
through space with John and
Muggsy in any number of crazy
fashions. When they emerged, her
bun was quite gone, the blonde hair
hanging loosely about her shoulders.
Her shoes were full of shavings from
the amusement park grounds, she
had run in her hose and her face
was smudged and devoid of makeup.
John stared at her and laughed
aloud. what" he asked, "has be-
come of Bandbox Betty"
Someone, she thought, should slap
his face, but before she could put
the impulse into effect, he had seized
her hands and pulled her close. To
her amazement. he kissed her fierce
ly, before all the people in the
amusement park, with Muggsy gig
Cling at them both. Everything
seemed to fade away as she kissed
back.
THAT" he breathed, "is more like
it." '.i,:-.. g..
II couldn't have stood it,, he said,
ITO have you respond with nothing
but neat little peck" I
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