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charming wife Toinon became close personal friends and one of the most thrilling experiences was a trip down the Adriatic in Lowell's beautiful yacht, the North Star.

I have already noted that Pat explained to me that the Arabs often wove mottos into their rugs. Years later, in connection with Bigelow Carpets, something dredged this out of my memory. I brought out a line of rugs, working into the design the words "Peace," "Hope," "Love," "Truth." The line was almost an immediate success. But the interesting fact is that instead of using them for rugs, many persons preferred to use them as wall hangings. From a distance, to be sure, they do look like paintings. And where could you buy a good picture for $50.00.

I was surprised when overtures were made for another huge industrial account, Sears,