davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-22
A certain Cure for the Piles.

or Although the ELECrUARY originally prepored
for the cure of PILES, from its mOduS operdnd,
mode of operating and from extensive personal applica
ton, 1t has proved itself TO he Medicine Ear superior
all Others i'll all Diseases of lnammatory character
with determination of blood any particular part
organ In Inflammation and Congestion of the LiUer and
Spleen; fRfGmmGti0R, S0reReSS and liberation of the
Stomach BOoeiS, Kidneys and Bladder; in inadmmatory
and Mercnriai Rheumatism, and all affections arising from
the imprudent njudicinus of Mercury; in all
where the Blood is powerfully determined towards the
Head, it is the Medicine discovered. For all
Impurities Of the Blood, arising from any what
and for all Diseases Of The Skin, IL is unrivaled
clearing and improving it in the most remarkable
In PGpitdOn Of the Heart, Pain IN tho Side aud
Oppression ABOUT the Chest; in Morbid and Bii1ry Con-
ditions Of the Stomach, producing Sick Headache in
Short i'm all cases where Cathnrc or Physic is
superior, TO any other and espec lily those subject
without irritation, which is the with of the
purgatves in use, particularly Powders Pills
containing Aioes the of which will invariably
turn the complaint.
A. UPHADI, MID. Sole Proprietor, BoSvery,
New York.
IT. w. DYOTT & SONS, General Wholesale
delphia.
SPECIAL DEPOT, at the Store of Alexander Du
vail & Co., No. IDS Main street, Richmond
A $50, for sale by CHARLES II. HEINITSH,
Agent, Portsmouth, NJ. 4. Santos, King & Toy,
b. Emerson, Robertson s. Cornick, VIM. ii.
Broughton, Norfolk, and by Druggists gene.
rally throughout the United States.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-22
I ATE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES fnllomi.

ATE IMPORTATIONS-T following
- arucles are all of the very best quality and
Delng imported by the subscriber he can warrant
them genuine and sell them as low 8 thew car, he
had in this country. O"-A 10
SETS OF Rodgers highly finished DINING CHIT
LEX ivory balanced handles, with patent tenn
pereu steel blades, and warranted, good caryers
10 match; Each set consists of SO pieces.
Japan WATERS, truly elegant article iapaned
IN tng pest STYLE of the Gothic pattern the ground
OF rlch colors, and ornamented in very t5stefni
manner. " Wy 'dsteiui
french Hanging Papers, imported by C. II. for
did ' W WV" burners sPien-
FIRE Screens, Of handsome patterns and in great
, Old English Razors. manufactured bv Josenb
noSeIs q sons, they are set ready for use and sold
Mi'n tne privilege OF returning and EXCHANGING
lent. nv iOunu excel
Superior Razor Strops and Paste of the most an
proved makers vac 0o" "p
me Military Shaving Soap, by Rigge, Brock.
oank q Klgge-a very superior article
skin soft and even f'AiiS 'iio
Lows old Brown Windsor Soap
Genuine Preston Smelling Salts
nowiand's Macassar OIL for the hair
ESSENCE Oh Tyre, for changing the color of the
Hair and Whiskers. - wv
Fragrant Perfume for the Pocket Handkerchief
gay x Martins genuine Japan Backing Moth
ing mas yet been offered to the public ennsl tn this
iatTkhg Tor giving an elegant jet black lustrc to
Suills; an excellent assortment of Enolisb and
Outch-plain, yellow and OPAQUE.
therInometers, Tape Measures, &C.
APrli 10 G.. HALL & CO.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-22
~ BRIN CKERHOFF,s HEALrH RE:

". STORATlVE.-This medicine is safe and
certain cure in complaints of the Liver and Lungs
Consumption, Liver Complaint, chronic and severe
Coughs and Colds. are almost Immediately relieved
and ultimately cured by faithful use of the Re.
storative. DIR. Chiffon the eminent practical chem
list and physician of New York, attaches his GER
nhcnte stating its entire vegetable composition af.
ter he had made a careful analysis 1t is wholly
devoid of any irritating property and manifests so
decided healing and PURIFYING qualities as to quick
ly alleviate the most aggravating cough and change
the morbid expectoration. Pains in the chest and
side, so often attendant on Lung COMPLAINTS are
efectualy removed without the least Inconvenience
theseat of the difficult being reached much quc ker
than any external application. From the rcputa-
ton OF this medicine in New York, where it has
been sold for some years, the indubitabe tes-
tImony Is given to its merit Certificates have
been literally showercd in the proprietor from
the best sources, and stating the cases of persons
raised even when given up by their physician
The fact of no single instance of dissatisfaction
known or expressed, is strong guarantee of its
merit. The following certificate is from Dr. Chill.
ton, the well known Newly chemist
g have analysed bottle of medicine called { G.
Brinckcrhoff's Health Restorative; and find that
it docs not contain Mercury, any other metallic
preparation, nor opium in any of it's forms 1t is
composed of vegetable matter entireIy.'
JAMES II. CHtLToN MD
G.. BRINCKERHOFF,
Proprietor, N. Y
For sale by C. H. HEINITSH, Agent, Ports
mouth, Va.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-22
rI,EA! TEA !-IMPoRTANT no FAM.

VTSEA! TEA !-IMPORTANT TO FAM
i LIES have the largest and best assert
cinity, from the {" Canton Tsa Company which is
the oldest established Company in the United
States, and are celebrated for selling Choice TEAS
Among the assortment may be found the follow
ing, which put up in lib, ab aud lib packa-
GEES
Retail prices follos, subject in all to be
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-22
PRICES FOR ADyERTIsYNc
pEJUsT AND FEAR NoT-oo ,he 1e,1

SEJU ST AND FEAR NOT.-on the 18th
ID Sept. 1884, The CHAeIrABLE MEcu.Nue An Az
sooIATIoM of Massachusetts held their 9TH exhi.
oi non az QuiNcY HALL in the City of Boston,
me committee on M Jisical instruments. after
. l In awarding to the very celebrated piano
Manuiacturer "CHIcKERING' the fret Premium
"a GOLD MEDAL" affirming that Mr.. Chickering's
ton, and so firm and enduring CONSTRUCTION, that
!hey need no MEDALS to give them celebrity and
II might De superhuous to give such an encour-
est communication. ''o iS
The Subscribers have just received and opened
one OF these Celebrated Instruments, and offer it
with confidence as to its fine tone, Sc
w C.. HALL s. Co
We have two good second hand Pianos wb;cb
we VIII sell low for cash, rent at a low price.
'i"S G.. HALL & co
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-22
turned if not approved Of
(,pEENG

Every package Tin addition to its containing
FULL WEIGHT Independent of the wrapper,)
bears the stamp of ncaneJs and elegance, and the
Teas therein are 50 thoroughly secured from light
and air, that their quality and power will remain
unimpaired in any climate. For sale by
CHAS. HEINITSH, Agent.
April 9 High ST., 4th door from Middle.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-22
WE CALL ATTENTION to the following

WE CALL ATTENTION to the following
W new and beautiful BOOKS viz:
r. Inc complete Theological Works of Rev Robert
H9,i, a. VI a standard and valuable work.
hlpiey . Notes on the Gospels and the Acts o fthe
apostles, aluabo book for Bible Classes and ex.
tenSiyely used by Sabbath School Teachers
maicom's and the Union Bible Dictionary,
80 fresh supply Of that splendid work Bancrof's
history of the United States
In elegant miniature volumes. The Family Altar,
or the duty, benefits and mode of conductin, fami.
ly worship with remarks on the various parts of
prayer,
The Fables Of Flora,
The Bouquet, containing the 1angn,,-e a. eov,ers
and their poetic sentiments
The Young Man, or guide to knowledge,
Robert mcrry's Museum, instructive book for
children; and many others of the same character.
ALSO,
= INC Letter Post and Foolscap Paper,
general assortment Of SCHOOL BOOKS oftbe
most desirable kind, aud Of which we always keep
on hand good supply. We sell at the very low
est prices and invite public attention 10 our val
liable stock of Books, Stationery and fancy articles
w. II. II. HODGES & co.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-22
FANCY ARTICLES & PERFUMERY.

FANCY ARTICLES e. PERFUMERY
Ladies, L would most respectfully call your at
tenhon to my assortment Of FANCY ARTICLES
and PERFUMERY, which is perhaps the largest
and richest ever before offered for sale in this place
comprising almost every article both useful and
Ornamental necessary for the Toilet, of which the
following ia part
LADIES' Caprlccs, new and beautiful article
Perfume Cushions, put up in splendid STYLE
Cosmetic Cream, the best article ever offered for
chopped hands, &c. 1t possesses the most extraor
binary healing qualities and is the best cosmetic
ever known for imparting delicate softness 10
the skin, and preserving it from chopping
Philocome, the best preparation for the Hair now
in USE
Rose Scented Toilet Powder, very superior,
Taylor's Chrystalinc Soap,
Together with the largest assortment of (,oIoo,rc
Water, Florida Water, and Soaps of superior dual.
ity, of every description of Per fume Preston salts
Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes, Hair Brushes Supe.
rior Tooth Powder, Beef Marrow Pomatum, Pa.
tey's Celebrated Cold Cream, &c.
% Call in and examine for yourselves.
G.. II. HEINITSH, A gent,
July7 High ST.. 4th door from Middle.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-22
A ND STILL ANOTHER SUPPLY
N DEATH DEATH :! DEATH I! TO ROACH

ES, MOSQUITOES, FLIES. ANTS, &C., &c.
The EGYPTIAN POISON PAPER, has been in.
troduced into Great Britain, France, Italy and
the United States. The enormous demand for it
in those countries without any commonly proves
its real value in Riding communities from these
dreadful pests.
Mr.. Moore, General gent for the United States,
deems it necessary to caution the public against
spurious article which has been introduced. The
4th door below Middle. Only ~ cents per Sheet.
June 30 CHAS. II. HEINITSH. Agent.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-22
DRUGs AND MEDICINES, PAINTS,
u AILG WINDOW LL-Ass DIVE s-CI- n IS

DRUGS AND MEDICINES, PAINTS,
~ OILS, WINDOW GLASS, DYE STUFFS,
&c.-By recent arrivals from Northern Cities the
subscriber is put in possession Of a complete as
sortment Of DRUGS AND MEDICINES, PAINTS,
OTIS, WINDOW GLASS, DYE STUFFS SC, to
which he invites the attention of the public gen
orally. Purchasers wishing TO obtain articles in
hts line of business, would do well to give him a
call before dealing elsewhere.
Thb following comprises but small portion of
his assortment, viz:
Aqua Ammon, &C Fort"
Amnou Carb Arrowroot, " Bermuda
Alcohol, Borax, Bayberry Bark,
Peruvian Bark, best ; Gum Opium
Gum Camphor, y Gum Benzoin
Roll Sulphur, Dover Powder,
Calomcl, &" En- gish and American"
Jalap, IDecac, EPSON Salts, Lemon syrup
Syrup Sarsapaiiila, Wild Cherry Bark,
Vanils Beans, Musk "in grain"
HENRY BUFF,
Druggist and Chemist, High street
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-22
GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY
For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, and CONSUMPTION


THE GREAT AND ONLY REMEDY for Colds,
GARIAN BALSAM OF LIFE, discovered by the cele-
braed DR. Buchan, of London, England, and introduced
into the United States under the immediate supentend
ance of the inventor.
The extraordinary success of this medicine, in the
OF Pulmonary diseases, warrants the American
Agent III soliciting for treatment The WORST POS-
SIBLE CASES that he found in the community
remedies of the day. and have been given up by the
distinguished Physicians as CONFIRMED AND
INCURABLE. The Hungarian Balsam has cured, and
will cure, the MOST DESPERATE OF CASES. Ii is
quack nostrum but standard English medicine of
known and established efficacy
Every family in the United States should be supplied
with Buchans Hungarian Balsam of Life not only TO
the consumptve tendencies of the climate
but TO be used n preventive medicine in all of
Colds Coughs Splitting of Blood Pain in the Side and
Chest Irritation and Soreness of the Lungs Bronchitis
Difficulty of Breathing Hectic Fever, Night Swea,s,
Emaciation and General Debility, Asthma, Influenza,
Hopping Cough, and Group.
b Sold in large bottles, at 81 bottle with full direc
tions for the restoration of Health
Pamphlets, containing mass of English and Ameri-
certificates and other evidence, showing the I'M
equaled merits OF this Great English Remedy, be
obtained of the Agents. gratuously.
DAVID +. BRADLEE, sole Agent for the United
States, t19 Court street Boston,
T. w. DYOTP & SONS, General Wholesale Agents,
No. 132 North Second street, Philadelphia.
SPECIAL DEPoT, at the Store of Alexander Du.
vail < Co., No l47 Main street, Richmond.
Also, for sale by CHARLES II. HEINITSH
Agent, Portsmouth, M. A. Santos, King &
Toy, b. Emerson, Robertson& Cornick, VIM
II. Brough ton, Norfolk and by Druggists gen
orally throughout the United States.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-22

WE ARE TURNING OUT The most val
w liable collection Of Books, Stationary, and
Fancy Articles eyer exhibited here, viz {;
School Books of the most approved kind
A fine assortment Of Writing PAPER,
Ink, Steel Pens, Quilts, Waters &C
mosical Ins troments fvarious kinds very cheap,
Handsome Walking Canes, Riding Wbins H.
lot Of beautiful Cutlery, embracing some of
Rodgcrs's superior Pocket Knives. and the Created
variety OF fancy articles, all at cheaper prices than
ever. HODCES q. GO
March 10
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-22
DRuGs & MEDIcINEs. wHoLrsALE

DRUGs 81 MEDICINES, WHOLESALE
~ AND RErAiL.-C. II. HElNIrSH, Agent
has recently received from tho Northern Cities
extensive supplies of Medicines. Chemicals Pcrfu-
merry, Dye Stufs, Dye Woods Paints, Oils Win
dow Class, Patent Medicines, Garden Seeds To-
bacco, Scgars Snuff, &c, Sc, to- which they would
respectfully call the attention Of the Public gene
rally. The following List contains portion OF
their Stock, which they will sell upon as good
terms as any Store in Virginia.
MEDICINES.
English aud American Calomel, Suphatc Qui
nine, Gum Aloes, Gum Camphor, Arrowroot, Peru
Wan Bark Pearl Barley, English Calcincd AIagnc
sia Blue Pill Mass Sulph Nor pbia, Powdered ia
lap, Powd. lpccac, Rhubarb Super. Carb. Potass,
Castor Oil, Super. Carb Soda. Gum Arabic Gum
Tragacauth, Cinnamon, SIP. Nitro, Balls. Copaiva.
Antimo Wine, Opium, Iiquoricc, Floris. Camo
mile, Corrosive Subhmate, Aqua Ammonia, Tar
peppermint and all essential Oils, Quicksilver
M9gnesla Mamma, Roll and Flour Sulphur, Alco
hol, Borax, refined and crude, Red Precipitate,
Gum Myrrh, Canthoridcs, Gum Tragecauth, Sar,
saparlla. Sponges. Walls, &c
PAINTS, OILS AND GLASS.
Window Glass of all sizes and qualities, White
Lead. dry and in oil, Red Lead, Lthargc Spirits
Turpcntine, Putty, Whiting, verdigris. dry and in
oil, Chrome Green, Chrome Yellow, Yellow Ochre,
Prussian Blue, NermiiliOn, Rotten Stone, Ivory
Black, Gum Copal, Paint Brushes, all sizes, Rose
Pink, Lamp Black, British Lustrc, Gold and Silver
Leaf, Copper Bronze, White Chalk, Spanish Brown.
Venetian Red Sand Paper, Pumce Stone, Japan
Copal, Coach and Harness Varuish, Turkey UNI
Der, Terra dc Sienna, Red Chalk, Gum Shcllac
Bright Varnish, Sash Tools all sizes, Black Lead,
SC.
SUNDRIES.
Cochneal, Nutmegs, Mace, Gloves, Cinnamon,
Alspicc, Isinglass, Gum Arabic, Turkey, Oil Roses
Vanilla Beans, Torquin Beans, Coriandcr Seed,
Carraway Seed. Anniseed, Pearlash, Saleratus
White Jamaica Ginger, East India Ginger, Pepper,
superior Spanish Segars, Starch, Liquorice Ball,
Bath Brick, Fig Blue, Powdered Ginger Root, Al
.um, Olive Oil, in bottles and baskets, Refined Salt
petre, Macabov Snuff, Scotch Snuff indigo CASTLE
Soap, Cloves, Castor Oil, in bottles Alcohol, Erie
ton Matches, Carbonate Ammonia. Soda for Wash.
ing, London Mustard, Cayenne Pepper, &c, &c.
The Subscribers take this method of returnin O
their sincere thanks to the Citizens of Portsmouth,
Gosport, and the neighbUrng Counties, for the pat
ronage so literally extended towards them, and
confidently assure them that every exerton will be
made on their part 10 merit a continuance of the
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS and FAMILY
RECEIPTS compounded of the purest ingredients
with accuracy and despatch.
Orders from Country Merchants, Physicians and
others promptly and neatly executed, and the pri~
ces such as will give entire satisfaction.
o. Al articles sold at this Establishment ,oarrant-
ed Fresh and Genuine.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-22
THEoPHILU US FISK,
JESSE e. DOW, EDITORS

TERMS:
Daily paper by the year, in advance ON m
&C 90 for less than a year & n.r n,ontb "
Semi Weekly paper by the year, in advance. 90
Tor less than year so
cents per month.
&C for six months m
Subscriptions to the Daily for less than two IN
the Semi eeky for less than four or 20 the West
y Tor less than SIX months, will not be received.
IL not paid within the year the Daily Manor will
be S IL, the Semi Weekly So and The WeeLiu
So 90 year. J
Subscribers may discontinue their ma oers AZ ar,,
time by paying for the time they have received
them 4; 6ut not ,Uitkout
Those who subscribe for year and do M, ~
the time of subscribing, order a discontinnancs ~
the end of it, will be considered subsc nt;i
they order the paper to be stopped and ray arrear
ages
PRICES FOR ADVERTISING.
Twelve lines or less three insertions a1 M
Every additional insertion, OK
Business Cards will be conspicuously inserted
for one year, inc udng paper for s15
Longer advertisements charged in proportion
A liberal discount made to those who advertise
by the year. ''Se
4H payments 10 be made a., Advance Those u,bo
have not an opportunity of paying otherwise, NAV
remit by mail at our risk, poStqge-paid The Post
masters ceruhcate of such remittance shall be a
sufficient receipt therefor. The notes of anv snc,i
paving bank will be received. FO
No attention ,oiH be given 10 anu order ,,nJe,, h
money or postmaster certificate that IL has been re-
mitted accompanies it,
~ Letters to The Proprietor, charged with oosfoes
'otH not be taken out Of the Post ONCE
April ii
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-22

DIAPER IANGINGS AND BORDER
L. - iNG.--We have for sale large stock of PA
fEk HANGlNGS and BORDERING, which we
WI sci very low. Persons in want Of either Of
me above articles will please give US a call before
w. II. II. HODGES & co.
VIC have also Just received lot of beautiful FRI
SCkEbNS; which we are selling very low.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-22

PROPOSALS For publishing, in the City of
Washington, new daily, semi weekly and
weekly, Democratic Republican papet To be emit;
tied THE UNITED STATES JOURNAL. by
JESSE L. Dow & Co. ~
The hist number of our new paper will be issued
on the first day of May next, with an entire new,
dress-iIew type, hne white paper, with other i'm
portant alterations and improvements. Tho ma ner
will be dev otod to a fearless exposition of Dc,no
cratic principles; it Will zealousy and unremit
Gngly oppose each and every effort to establish
mammoth monarchy bank aud other misch,evous
subvert the rights of the people and undermine the
pillars of the Rebublic; it will oppose an oppres-
sivc and anti-republican tariff SYSTEM the assumn
ton of the State debts by the General Governments
and all other federal principles which have an in
evitabe tendency 10 destroy public prosperity ma
wei as individual happiness Against ali such po-
htical delusons. we shall wage Exchanging, in
compromising war.
The FARMER and the MECHANIC who nrodnce all
tue real capital of the nation will find in orr ma
per an unwavering champion of their nalienabIe
rights; the long cherished principles of the edi.
tors are too well known TO the public to require
any pledge upon this point To the Miscellaneous
Department particular attention will be devoted !.
inc Lanes VIII always find in our columns choice
seiecuon from the current literature of the dav A.
well as original contributions from the most tale
ented writer's OF which our country can boast A
general summary of Foreign and Domestic news
will be furnished. 1--we
cooperation of large number of the mast d;st;n-
gulshed literary and political writers of the dav.
arran gements Will also be made at the earl;est no
Rod possiblc to embellish our columns bv the con
trioutions OF correspondents from abroad With
TINS brlef and imperfect outline of our plan we
very respectfully submit our claims to an exten-
sive patronage to the consideration of a generous
public. so"A
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-22
"IMPROYEDINn. YEGI pII1s.u

Are the result of his labor. Their effects and the
general 6pvor with which they have been received
In all parts of the United States, warrant the pro-
prietors in the declaration that they are the great
est improvement in medicine kno,0n. Unlike all
other pills. these neither grpe, produce nausea nor
any other unpleasant sensation, while they are as
powerful as 1T is possible for medicine to be- and
he HARMLESS. For sale by
G.. H. HEINITSH, rent
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-22
GREAT DISCOVERY IN THEUEaJ-.

HNNEAI UISUUF Elk IN TIL % HEAL
~ ING ARI.-Important to invalids and friends
OF the sick.-Mcdicinc, however eiicacious has al
ways been taken with dissatisfaction by the sick
owing to its unpleasant nature. Hence it has ever
been the study of all physicians disguise its
nauseous taste But their efforts have never been
crowned with complete success. 1t was left for DR.
Smith to accomplish Having given the subject his
unremtting attention for nearly two years, he has,
after spending a considerable amount of MONEY
produced medicine which, while it is every wav
agreeable to the palate, is to triumph over DIS
EASE and all opposition, and to repay him for his
devotion to the improvement of medical science
DIR.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-05-30

The People of Missouri are to hold Con
vention to reform their state Constitution. A
resolution was adopted not long since at a
Loco Foco meeting in one of the counties de.
claring that they would vote for no man a,
delegate who was not in favor of the election
o. Judges by the people directly. The Wash.
inngton Constitution in announcing this fact
thus comments upon it.
'.The adoption of the above resolution
winch was offered by most valued friend,
shows determination on the part af the peo-
pie, to hold theiragents, who are their servants
ana those institutions which are their crea.
lures, to the most rigid accountability and re-.
ssPonslbillty. Such is the spirit of the age.
lhe people are sovereign and are determined
to govern themselves"
we greatly fear that this esprit Of the
age will make sad havoc with our judicial
system, If we are to have new Constitution
IN place OF the old, and generally good one
now III force in this State.-N T. Cour.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-05-30

He was interrupted by the entrance of Vrow
BrounkeI Her checks were flushed. and She
salutcd Van Grote rather stiiIiy.
''What! not at the ball, Clotilda ~ asked
her husband.
mo! had bad headache" she replied
and Maurice has promised to take charge OF
ms sisters. But have come tn tell YOU tina,
! have been thinking over his marriage with
Nina Berkenrode, and have altered my mind
on that subject! In short. shall withdraw
my opposition to the MATCH
The friends looked at each other in aston
ishment
by the bye" she continued. "here is a kew
found some time ago; think it must belong
To YOU"
.'Well, Clotilda," said her husband. striving
to hide his confusion as he took the key, this
is good news about the marriage"
Suppose you and your friend celebrate il
by supper. There is herring pie i'm the
house, and you need not fear that it is poi
soned.'
| She left the room. Bro,nker looked foolish
and Van Grote rubbed his hands as he exclaim
ed, Caught in your own trap! He who digs,
pit for his enemy will fall into it himself.'7
Nevertheless" replied Bromker, Il thinl
have got well out of NINE"