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262 spark of enthusiasm flashed for an instant in her tired eyes.

"How many times did he knock him down at Spangler's?" she inquired.

"Four," said Mr. Smith-Parvis, proudly.

"And that dreadful woman was the cause of it all, writing notes to Stuyvesant and asking him to meet her— What was it Stuyvesant called them?"

"Crush-notes, Angie. Now, try to go to sleep, dearie."