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THREE BY LOUISE PLATT HAUCK i DAILY PRESS, NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 13, 1939. FROM LEGGETT'S YESTERDAY: Sue is deeply shocked when Bob breaks the news to her that Allen has married one of the secretaries In his firm with out telling her. "Chapter Nine Patsy several lamps bloomed forth. In the sudden illumination Sut got her first real look at her brother's wife. Patsy wore a long fur coat with a matching cap which was perched Jauntily on masses of ash-blond hair.

Her makeup was a trifle heavy, her silk gown a bit too elaborate, but she was undeniably attractive in an odd, exotic sort of way. She was as tall as Allen, far too thin, and the scent of a cluster of gardenias pinned to her coat warred with the expensive French perfume she wore. All this Sue took in with a sinking heart. This Allen's wife! Allen wno Bob put his hands on her shoulders and gripped them close. "If you let Allen down now, you never forgive yourself.

Think how good he's been to you all these years Think how he must dread this first meeting between you and his wife GIFT ROBE 4 -x ft far more than you are dreading it, sweet, believe me! Anyway, it's got to should have the best, the finest, the fie gone through whether you like it most genuine. But it couldn't be helped now- or not. its un to you to make it couldn't be now, her quick flop or or something old Allen has a right to expect when he brings his tnougnts ran. As Bob had reminded miae nome." her. such a lot depended on what was was still for a long moment, CHENILLE ROBES said and done this first evening.

She exerted herself to throw additional fc irnall shoulders lax and droop tnc2 his grasp. Then she freed her warmth into her voice. The Holidays self) said with quiet dignity: "Thank you. Bob! I'll behave now." "Make her comfortable, Allen, while I go tell Mfggie to add a frill or two A qusrter of an hour later she left Her bedroom at the sound of the in honor of the occasion!" She hur opening door. She had chanced to ried away, glad of the moment's re trailing frock of dull red silk whose Gleaming chenille Robes.

Colors: Aqua, blue, dusty rose. Sizes 12 to 20. Zipper and wrap-around styles. Gift boxed. CLAN KENNEDY IN BRIEF BOSTON REUNION Joseph P.

Kennedy, (second from left) United State ambassador to the Court of St. James's, enjoys a brief visit with four of his nine children in Boston. Left to right, Joseph the ambassador, Robert and John Kennedy returned to this country by Clipper plane to report to President Roosevelt on the International situation. brief puffed sleeves and round neck spite. She was queerly oblivious of the old woman's lack of surprise at the announcement; hardly realized the exposed her white arms and throat.

Bright color burned in her cheeks, mm elaborate meal which was ready and and her eyes were very dark, and waiting. In a daze she helped set the tarry. one three-regiment brigade had table, congratulated herself that Bob'; velvety red roses were perfect for the occasion, sparkled gaily all through Sue, this Is my wife!" Allen said quietly. If there was something like genuine panic in his thoughts his started intensified training to culmin ate with corps maneuvers with the in fantry in the south next spring. Monopoly Probers Hear How Banks Handled Issues the meal, aided by Bob.

The new Mrs, manner did not betray it. Bob men Davenport was very quiet, Allen radi tally applauded both the young Dav' ated an almost boyish joy. Some 25,000 field artillery officers and men are involved, by official es enports. It took real breeding to face Interest In 1935 and 1938 refunding bond issues of the Chicago Union Station company aggregating f.77,-100,000. Nehemkis based his contention on the manner in which a banking syndicate headed by Kuhn, Loeb and company and Lee Higginson corporation divided participation in the issues among other investment bankers after the banks originally participating in the syndicate quit the underwriting business.

When dinner was over Bob took a situation like this with such poise easy command of the situation. timates. "Go pack a bag with whatever "My dear!" Sue's hands were held out in welcome to the newcomer, Sue's you'll need for a couple of days, Sue $3.98 OTHER ROBES 2.48 2.98 EOONO rioos The scattered units have major items of equipment, but will lack an adequate number of motor trucks un kiss was given to both bride and Babs wants you to pay her a little visit while these honeymooners are groom with nothing but laughing til deliveries start early next year. protest at the surprise of it all. settling in." aister for a Christmas present, Allen mlv0m iVff i fx The girl started, caught her breath.

aean And such a pretty sister, too! It was the first time she had given WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. (P) Counsel for the monopoly committee contended today that two leading New York banks had retained a "proprietary fciterest" in underwriting certain security issues after passage of the 1933 banking act which required banking and underwriting to be divorced but the bankers denied the interest. While the committee sat into the early evening, Peter R. Nehemkis, securities commission lawyer acting She was panting a little, the slend any thought to the future.

This was INDIGESTION Seotalianai Relict him Indifesboo ad (to Daae Proves erly rounded breast rising and falling Aliens house, of course; his money an eiiort to keen herself in hand, ran it, his wife must come first here. Field Artillery To Start Extra Spring Maneuvers Patsy saw nothing, Allen saw noth Wave after wave of desolation rolled ing; only Bob, momentarily forgot Vw am 4am at xbu (lauant-toftinf ntrla bhek tabM doont brtnf yam Uw fuUil tad malt Mniphu nM yxm tun viMrtanrol Knd bout bx to nd (W DOUBtX MONK! BACK. Ttiu over her. She felt homeless, unwanted. She glanced at Allen, expecting him to veto Bob's plan, but Allen smiled ten, realized what iron control she was exerting; realized and felt his heart almost bursting with admiration oni-u vm wn MomM oiawt food.

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Allen, relieved of his acute arrare Good idea, Trenton! Sue. you don't WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 WV-The war department reported today that ten regiments of Field Artillery and wi sumacn nmai niax'ntr yam mi aofl tUk JI oi JTiKT ONE THMSMmt H-aaa wna lattat Sfa iwanbtn. and company and the First National Bank of New York had retained ah mind, do you, lamb? A man doesn'' tiensions, relaxed, grew visibly fatuous and pleased with himself and his un- brings his wife home every day! don mind," she answered dully. Presently she was beside Bob in announced marriage.

"I told you so, Patsy! I knew all the car. along it was the best way to do it! Drive about a bit and" get your bearings? mm Action first ana explanations afterwards! Cavalry tactics, eh, Bob muttered pleasantly if incoher She assented, almost wordlessly, She did not even realize when the man stopped his car and went into tntly. Patsy's long gray eyes were roaming swiftly about the firelit room, a drugstore, "for cigarettes. Sue! -4 FRUIT-OF-THE-LOOM SATIN and CREPE SLIPS Guaranteed by Good Housekeeping for 52 washings. Colors: Tearose and white, plain tailored and lace trimmed.

Satin and crepe. Sizes 32 "How about having some light that there had been no telephone call from Barbara; that Bob was in there flere?" she inquired. "I can hardly aee my nana before my face' talking to her now, explaining, preparing her for Sue's coming. She was Bob obligingly pressed a button and wrapped in a dream of misery and loneliness from which she could not GIFT WRAPPED awaken. The day before Christmas she re turned to her brother house.

Allen had insisted that she be there for the holidays. It a your home just as much as it to 44. ever was. Sis," he told her kindly, Black Kid D'Orsay. Genuine black kid leather with Patsy feels about it as I do.

bless Men's genuine leather sole opera in black or brown, with rubber heel. her! Lucky the rooms are so big. We've put twin beds in the front room and moved you in back. You don $1.00 flexible leather sole and Cuban heel. Peach linen.

Sizes 3V2 to 9 mind, do you?" No. she didn't mind, of course, sne didn't mind anything: not Patsy's Sizes 6V to 12 absurd assumption of haughty su 98c what. 1 Pair periority, not Allen's Infatuated eyes a. .1 1.59 which saw only Patsy, his ears which As Most Mothers Do 'air Rub chest, throat, and back heard only her somewhat thin and nasal voice; not Maggie's growing irritability at the "bossiness" of her new mistress; not the continual dis Extra Sizes 46 to 52 .29 All slips attractively gift boxed and wrapped free. SECOND FLOOR SHOE DEPT.

STREET FLOOR order of the lovely big living-room. the reek of strong perfume from the $295 bedroom of the newly-weds. These were all minor hurts which were swallowed up in the major pain which tore her heart. Allen, her borther, her tfc- Tv fc th fc-M Tat tU'Mm tm thoroughly with Vicks VapoRub at bedtime. Then spread a thick layer on the chest and cover with a warmed cloth.

Right away VapoRub goes to work to relieve the misery. VapoRub brings double relief because of its double action. It acts both as a stimulating poultice and a medicated vapor. Its poultice action penetrates the surface skin; its soothing vapors are breathed direct to irritated air passages. Try it- You'll find that hero, had deceived her.

He had been in love with this Patsy person for pair DANIEL GREEN SLIPPERS Give her Daniel Green slippers. A gift efhe will appreciate. All new styles. New colors. Width more than a year.

BED JACOTS SUPER-FIT SLIPS Worse than that, he had not had the courage to tell his sister himself, but had delegated the duty to one who was not even an old friend. Lovelv ravon Ratin and bembercr with and without collars. Plain and lace ored and lace trimmed. Sizes 32 to 50. I No Merry Flans Somehow she lived through Christ I FOR HER GIFT often by mom- iiaua ing most of the misery of the VVapoRub mas Day.

the week that followed. All trimmed, learose and blue, bizes: Tearose and white. cold is gone. A to Sizes 3 to 9. her merry plans were forgotten, pushed aside by Patsy's own.

Patsy had sisters, it appeared; three of them, rather common looking girls, younger Small, medium and large. $1.00 than herself and without her striding good looks. They took possession of STREET FLOOR A complete showing of women's and misses house slippers. All styles, open toes, Dutch toes, low and medium heels'. Soft leather, and genuine leather soles.

Any desired color. Sizes 3 to 9. the apartment with glad cries of ap-nreciation. They teased Allen, laugh ed at him. borrowed small sums of $1.98 Satin Housecoats and NEGLIGEES money from him when Patsy Hap pened to be out.

They came to dinner so irequenuy that Maggie announced she must have second girl or she "quit, sue let i Pair Si 98c 1-98 herself in quietly one afternoon to Others $3.50 find Marie, the youngest, trying on Sue's own prettiest evening gown. I Attractive new shades. Sizes 12 to20. Fits like it was made ior mer- sne Si ,11:1 fftcwacagy sua, KSk J. few 1, v.

i kfofflft fftft -fjfi fjt fjja fJ0 0 Ififft mmm said unabashed by the owner's arrival. "You're going to let me borrow for tomorrow night, aren't you, tin i Sue?" $5.98 Others .2.98 and 3.98 I am not. was the decisive reply. GIFT SLIPPERS FOR THE FAMILY You ruined the chiffon you wore last week, my dear, and I told you then never again. Take it off, and be careful how you handle it, Marie, won't you? It's my very most expensive frock for the winter.

'If only Patsy wera not so Hu, sighed Marie. "Patsy's thanking her lucKy stars Men's genuine kidskin opera in black, brown and brown combinations. Flexible genuine leather soles, kid leather uppers, rubber heels. Sizes 6 to 12. A real value.

Attractively gift wrapped free. GLOVE SILK PANTIES she is," was that person's comment. Not that I let you wear anything of mine, any more than Sue will, Marie. A good grade of corduroy is what you need in evening wear." She yawned and stretched her arms above her head. "Clear out now.

girls, I Sheer glove silk panties, plain and lace trimrred. All sizes. Gift boxed free. 5 A r.p,tvis want to talk to Sue." "Listen," she began when they had $1.98 Other Men's Slippers at gone. "You and 1 nave got to tait, Sue." Cash Plus AfflT 9 NA The younger girl's eyes widened.

What about?" Wllltg'' This." She indicated the room pair they were in. "We need a guest room, Allen and I. I'd like my sisters to MEN'B SHOES STREET FLOOR New Rayon New Pajamas and Rayon Silk spend the night occasionally, Allen ought to be able to entertain an out- mm of-town friend if he wants to." Her ftn i Vim ft a t-m a it ttm t. yr tiir in ft j. PANTIES GOWNS SLIPS long eyes narrowed speculatively as they saw Sue flush.

"Now don't go off at half-cock," she warned. "I'm not trying to get rid of you. What iiiii Attractively boxed for SNew bemberg gowns L.07T and pajama Colors: Plain tailored Tearose and blue. want you to do ner voice took on coaxing note "is to persuade Allen gills, nam ana iace trimmed. Sizes: Small, medium and large.

Reg. WOOLEE MULEES See these new Woolee Mulees. Colors, blue, pink and light tan (natural). A real gift. to move; to take a house instead of this apartment.

He told me weeks ago that most of the furniture of your old home is eating its head off to Regular 79c value. 2forl.oo 1.98 29c value. 25c Each 69' Sizes 3 to 6 69c Sizes 6 to lO'i Sizes 10'2 89c storage. Isn't it simply good sense to use it? There's a divine stucco on Ashland I got the key and went through it yesterday. It would be better to buy it, of course, but Allen won't hear to that.

But we could take a long lease." Sue held on to the arms of her chair. She had a feeling that the Very walls of the room were whirling about her. "What what does Allen say?" Patsy's shoulders lifted in a shrug. "Oh, you know what men always say! That he can't possibly afford it; that the whole company is shaving estimates to the bone to meet competition." "That's true, tent It?" "Of course it's true. I ought to know, as Mr.

Featherstone's private secretary. But Allen carries heavy insurance. He could borrow on that. And there's your money "Mine?" Continued tomorrow. STREET FLOOR Aa all-time low price for a Cabinet Model Frigidaire Range with to, smof de luxe feature.

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