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to be other people here even though it is off season. "My God." she exclaimed, "The Convention was can- celled, and if you are Frank Mills, I sent you a letter informing you that we could not provide for you at this time and suggested that you make other arrangements.

The light finally dawned on me. I had been so busy preparing for this vacation that I had forgotten to check my mail before leaving. I identified myself as Frank Mills to Mrs. Lane who invited me in while we decided what to do under the changed circumstances. Over a cup of coffee and while I munched on a cold chicken sandwich, she told me that she would like to put me up but when the convention was cancelled she had discharged her employees and had decided to stay in her summer home since she had loaned her apart- ment to a friend.

Mr. Mills" she said, "Any friend of Harry Dorn must be a fine person and a gentleman. I would not be concerned with the conventions if you were

to stay here

but there would be nothing for you to do all day and my light diet would not do at all for an active man like yourself."

I was inclined to agree with her and asked if I might stay the night in the main building of the lodge. I told her I was tired from my long drive and would de- part in the morning. To this, she readily agreed. Vic- kie Lane was a most attractive woman She was about 5'5" tall, weighed about 118 pounds and had a sharp figure which must have brought on many whistles from the office wolves at one time or another She was wearing capris with a matching blue blouse which re- vealed curves that were decidely her own Her com- plexion was flawless. Apparently she was bored at being alone and suggested that I stay in her home un- til it was time to retire and we could talk awhile Within five minutes we were talking like old, comfort- able friends and ran the range of topics from sports to politics I had never met anyone with whom I could relax so completely as I could with Vickie and I was enjoying myself After some time had passed, she asked if I minded if she did her nails. "After all, even though I will be alone here, I like to look as

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