I've just had word that the workmen are finally out of the house; though the grounds, of course, are in bad shape, and will probably remain so.

With this labor situation, it's practically impossible to get men." Larry remembered something else.

"Miss Sherwood, you recall my once speaking about a man I got to be friends with in prison--Joe Ellison ?" "Yes." "I've written him, under an assumed name, of course, and have had an answer.

He'll be out in a very few days now.

He's through with his old ways.