one hundred per cent American state, an' it's lookin' up!
The Parcæ rocked in silence for a time. Trilby, curled up in a ball at his mistress's feet, was purring. Free Silver continued to snore. Presently, Mrs. Bierbauer croaked softly to herself:
I've a secret in my heart, sweet Marie!
October 20, 1923
New York
