Life — December 6, 1906 — page 44: what you’re looking at

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“You are Mrs. Cromwell?” “Yes, sir.” “Well, I am from the recorder’s office. Here is the deed that was exe- cuted last week—in your name, I believe. Mr. Cromwell wished it sent around when it recorded, Will you sign this receipt, madam?” Mrs. Cromwell signed the paper, took the imposing envelope, and the young man bowed himself out. This must have been, she reflected, the transaction, or one of its ramifica- tions, in which her husband had “cleared up” five thousand dollars. “In your name, I believe.” The phrase stuck. It had a fascination for her. She sat down and tried to collect her thoughts. Instantly there came to her every detail of the incident that had occurred the weck previous. At that time it conveyed no particular significance. Her husband had often used her before to sign papers—and she had done so without any thought of their import. This matter, however, suddenly became big with meaning. ‘The fact was that Mr. Cromwell had recently purchased a piece of prop- 0 e ar or erty, and, for reasons purely personal to himself, had placed it in his wife’s name—a proceeding not by any means unusual. He had taken her to a real estate office, where the title had passed. This paper, then, was the deed. Model L She held the envelope a moment in her hand. Its formidable seal seemed to represent the very embodiment of her husband's anger. It was addressed to Frank Cromwell, Esquire, ina clear hand. She had no right to open it. PRICE, FULLY EQUIPPED, $2,750 A woman's curiosity, however, stood her backer. With trembling fingers Extension Top, $150 Extra she broke the seal. : Her eyes blurred slightly as she read. But unfamiliar as she was with The purchaser of a POPE HARTFORD, MODEL L, makes documents of this sort, she made out in unmistakable typewriting that she, no experiment. Every detail of its mechanical construction has Cora Cromwell, together with all her heirs and assigns, was “‘irrevocabl been proved either by a season's actual use or by an extensive, possessed of a certain property situate in and on a certain street in lines run- : j : : ning in certain precise direction: Practical te&t. Its design, equipment and finish embody the mos There are moments in the lives of each one of us when we are impelled approved ideas for artistic appearance and comfort and con- irresistibly in one direction. Mrs. Cromwell was no exception. Her path venience in travel. seemed hewn out for her. She had to go that way. She could not help _ ‘ . herself. . Be piles and select the dependable machine on which you can ‘The name of a friend who was a lawyer rose instantly to her mind. He tely for constant daily service. would know. Perhaps her husband had already done some business with him, She would, however, have to take that chance. SPECIFICATIONS: -| She telephoned to Mr. Horton's office. Yes, he was in. He could see her MOTOR : Four cylinder; vertical; water cooled; all gears encased — : yalves all mechanically operated and interchangeable—25-0 horse- power. in an hour. pod ciogd special design, very flexible. Jump spark ignition. Provisiun for She lost no time. Armed with the paper, in forty minutes she appeared CLUTCH : Inverted cone type of lange diameter. before Mr. Horton. | TRANSMISSION : Sliding gear type, with three speeds ahead and “Ah, good afternoon, Mrs. Cromwell. Take a chair. What service can I reverse. © tovou?” Through a propeller shaft, pinion and bevel gear to the rear axle tee your ‘ell handed hin the d LUBRICATION : By a special oiler, located under the hood, driven by Mrs. Cromwell handed himi the deed. belt from the cam shaft, with sight feeds on the dash. “Do I own that piece of property?” FRONT AX ; Solid forging made of special steel of the I-beam type. The legal eye devoured the document in a few sharp glances. Of solid stcel running on large ball bearings in tubular you waoek certaltihy do” certainly do. a RING : Strictly irreversible. Worm and sector type. “How much is it worth?” . AKES : Two sets operated by foot pedals and side lever: “That, of course, I cannot say off-hand. It may be worth $30,000— CONTROL: Ignition and throttle levers on top of steering wheel, but : ra, 19 not revolving with it. Gears changed by one hand lever probably $25,000, as values are in that locality. FRAME : Armorod, similar to our Model F frame. “Could I sell it, if I wanted to?” BODY : Entis design, distinct and elegant. Double side entrance. ay, 0 A nal , . Rocey secant eh ange ees eos Semaat: Doubled carraney You would probably have to wait. You might dispose of it at a sacri- HOOD : Improved design. Front guards overlapped and connected with fice, if you wished to sell immediately. Your husband is a good judge of the fran " WHEEL BASE: 102°. Tread 56°. those matters : . . WHEELS : 32x47 front and rear, running on large ball bearings. The lawyer looked at his visitor keenly. There was more to his question EQUIPMENT : Full set of lamps, horn, tools and float mats. than appeared on the surface. “Possibly you have consulted him?” Mrs. Cromwell, in spite of herself, felt her face grow red. But she gath- ered herself together. POPE MANUFACTURING CO. |] “Se30 88250 seo She looked at him firmly. Hartford, Conn. “It is my property?” “Certainly.” “Then I will manage it myself. If I cannot sell it, perhaps” — “You wish to raise moncy on it?” Yes.” “If there is no mortgage—which is easily ascertained—there will be 0 difficulty. How much would you like?” Mrs. Cromwell hesitated. “Do—you—suppose—I could get—well, say, a hundred dollars?” Continued on page 690 We exhibit in New York at Madison Square Garden only January 12-19. Member Association Licensed Automobile Manufacturers comicbooks.com