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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
Resd The (oH0wing REJN.9PK.4BLE
| COPEN 1pjtrh shO,,H of them,
tOTEo, UItcH sHou7d OF Wenl-
seires place ...
III. G Tarrellis Arabian Linimant

tar beyond any 5imiiar remedy.
About year and hall ago. "a swelling
appeared in my wfe's stomach, gradually
increased in size until it became as large as
my fist, AMI so sore that she could not bear
the least pressure upon it without giving
her extreme pain. got the advice of our
best doctors, and they differed in opinion
about 1t, some said it was an Ague Cake or
Enlargement of the spleen, some, that it
was an Enlargement of the Ovaries, and
Others said il was Tumor of the 0varies,
and could not be cured except by cutting it
out. In this critical situation, was per-
suaded to try I'll. G. Farrall's Arabian Lini-
ment upon it and strange as it may appear
upon the third application she began 10 i'm
prove, and has continued getting better dali
ly, until she is now as well as ever-enioy-
ing excellent health. ID. MCCONNELL.
Peoria, March 5, 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

"My DEAR" said an affectionate spouse
to her husband, "am | not your only
treasured" yes was the cool reply,
land | would willingly lay it up in hea-
ven." What an insinuating wretch!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

The cholera is stated TO be raging will,
considerable violence among the foreign
emigrants at Wards Island, near New
York city.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

RAIL RoAD.--The Worcester and
Providence Rail Road cost 81 ,939, $685.
IA. lis earnings last year, $2l7, 253-
7G. Expenses $;ll6,022 05.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
Notice..
LAND OFFICE, Fairfield, Iowa, ;
January 18th, 1850. {

January 18th, 1850.
TN accordance with The 9th paragraph
of the Circular of the Commission
er of the General Land Office, dated
January LIST, 1896: Notice Is hereby
giUen that applications for the purchase
the following described Land (Which has
been enormously Withheld from private
enlry) will be received at this Office, on
Tuesday the l2th day of March next, at
ten o'clock A. Nj. to-wit: a#
The South East quarter of Section No.
One; in Township No. Sixty-Seven
North of Range Fourteen west.
GEO. WILSON, Register.
w. Ii. WALLACE, Receioer.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
THE COURIER.
M A II RTE N

On Thursday the 18th ul,i., at Jack
sonville, ILL.,, by Rev. ]. F. Jaouess.
Mr. CHARLES MCDONALD. of this
place, and Miss ELIZA A. REARICK,
Of the former place.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

A bill has been reported-in the Virgin
lii House of Delegates, appropriating
$4,000 per year, for the removal of the
free negroes To Africa.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

"lndustry must prosper" us the man
said when holding the baby, while his
wife chopped wood.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
The Opinion Of an Old, Experienced
ard Scientific Earrier.

WAsHiNGToN, Iowa, June 25, lSl9
From the speedy and permanent cures,
both on man and beast, which your Arabian
Imminent is performing, | do not hesitate to
pronounce it the Great Remedy of the
age" l have practiced doctoring horses
for these twenty years, and have tried all
the various liuiments, ointments, g.. so
much pulled up in the papers. but must
say that II. G. Farrcll's Arabian Liniment
exceeds any that ever made use of. By
its use, have cured Sweeney and SPAWN
long after they had been pronounced incu-
rable, and have cured more than fifty hor-
res this season with your Liniment, embra-
cling every shade of disease, from scratches
and bruises up to SPAWN, Ring Bone and
Sweeney. | can also bear testimony of It's
good effect on the human system. | was
confined nearly all last winter to ny room
with Rheumatism, ami could get nothing to
help me, until commenced the use OF your
Liniment, which entirely cured me.
WIN. K. GRIMES.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

FAILING IN LorE.-Getting knocked
down with frying pan by your sweet
heart. ....
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

Alcohol is the high priest of Death,
and some say Tobacco is his chief dea-
CONDUIT not we.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

Come forth We warbling frogs, and sing
The budding beauties of the coming
spring.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
10000 Fruit Trees
FOR SALE AT THE
OTTUNWA NURSERY.

CONSISTING of 100 varieties of
~ Apples, 8 of Pears, of Plums,
6 of Cherries, 3 of Grapes, 8 of Rose
Bushes, 4 Raspberries. The trees are
from two to 4 years growth. grated in
the root, the gratis having been selected
from bearing trees of the choicest varie-
lies. Also, 10000 Usage Orange, or
hedge plant, of suitable size for planting
in hedges. SAMUEL CONFER.
Ouumwa, February LIST, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
BOU Tor CALIFORNIA!

FNHE undersigned hereby informs his
L friends and customers that he has sold
his interest in the store of WHITE & GEB-
HART, to Mr.. VIM. III. Hammond, and the
co-partnership is dissolved by mutual con-
sent. All persons indebted to the late firm,
are respectfully requested to call at the old
stand and make settlement of their accounts,
asst is important that they should be settled
before leave.
N. l.. GEBHART.
Feb. 8, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
Usage Grange Trees.
Notice.

and Jacob human Huff,
heirs at law, of Abraham
Huff, deceased.
TNHE said defendants will take notice, that
l. on the twenty second day of June,
A. D. 1919. Said plaintiff filed his petition
and affidavit, stating that he purchased a
Land Warrant, fora valuable consideration
issuel in the name of said defendants,
Number 2722, that he located said Land
Warrant on the South west quarter of Sec
ton two in Township sixty-nine, North OF
range fourteen west, in the district of lands
subject to sale at Fairfield, Iowa. That a
patent has been issued BY general govern
INST, for sail lands, in the name Of said
defendants, and that said defendants refuse
to execute to said plaintiff wlrrlntee deed
for said lanls.
Now unless the said Lcvina Leachman,
Harriet Leachmln and Jacob human Huff.
heirs at law of Abraham Huff, deceased,
shall appear and plead, answer, or demur, to
said petition, before the first day of the
next term of said court, to be commenced
AMI held at Bloomfield, in said county, on
the first Monday in the month of March,
1880, said petition will be taken as confes-
sed anda decree entered accordingly. By
order of the court.
AB2AM WEAVER, elk of sd court.
S, G.. McAchran, solt. for plaintiff.
December 18th, A. ID. 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
" e w o. God s!

| which have been selected with care and arr,
particularly adapted to this market-and as
we have bought them very low, feel conf
dent that we can make the prices so low
that our customers cannot complain.
Our stockconsists in part of Broad Cloths,
Cassimeres, Sattinets, KY Jeans, Bro. Do.
mestics, Bleached do, Cashmeres, M De
LANES, Lawns, very cheap and desirable
patterns-Calicoes, Ginghams, Ladies and
Gents Hosiery, large assortment Ladies
and Gents Gloves, White goods for Ladies
dresses, Ladies' Bonnets, Parasols, silk and
cotton; Tailors Trimmings. Ladies fancy
handktls and shawls; Gents summer coating
and Pantaloon stuff; Leghorn, Palm Leaf
and Bucna Vista Hats, Gents latest fashion
silk do; Boys Hats; fine assortment Hard
ware; Loaf Sugar, Bro. do; Molasses, Cof-
lee, Nails, Castings, Horse collars, Brides,
Shovets, Spades, Manure Forks, Hoes, Trace
chains, COW Bells, axes, Door Locks Nor
lolk and Drop Latches, Butts ami Screws,
lacks, Shoe Knives, Shoe Pincers, avis, &c.
variety OF School Books such as are used
in this vicinity. Writing and Letter paper,
Ink, Quills and Steel Pens; Dried Peaches
and apples, Rice, Imp Gun powder and Y.
FL. Tea, Ginger. Pepper, Spice, S1leratus,
Nutmegs Salts, Sulphur, Patent Medicines
of various kinds. \ general assortment
Queensware and Tin ware. Paints, White
Lead dry and ground, Whiting, Chalk, al
UNI, Indigo, Nader, Logwool, Copperas,
Candles, Pearl Light do. Castings, Spiders,
s to II gallon Kettles, Castor Oil, LinSeed
DO; Tanners do. Bedsteads, Tables, Light
Stands. OC3- A Fresh lot of Land War
rants just received. s. RI ARDS.
Anril 20th 1910 ----
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
Cheap St0re!!
ARTHUR FRIEDMAN.

GEORGE ENGELMEYER.
WOULD respectfully inform the pub
w lie that he has opened an assortment
of Dry Goods, Jewelry, Fancy Goods, Gro
ceries, &c. He also manufactures Boots
Shoes that cannot be beat for neatness and
durability in the western country, all of
which he viii sell at Low PeIcEs for cash 70
approved produce. The public are invited
to call and see for themselves,
Otiumwa, December 2lst, 1910. me.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
Eclectic Physician.
DIe WIN. w. NELSON.

ECLECTIC, OR REFORMED Botanic Pay
IL sIRIAN, tenders his professional servi-
ces to the citizens of Wapello county, and
solicits share of public patronage; feeling
assured that he is able to give the utmost
satisfaction, having the advantage of a
knowledge of the different theories of the
day and especially that of the Reformed sys-
tem. He will at all times be found at his
residence two miles North of Agency City,
when not engaged in business of his profess
sion. Sept. 10th, 1919
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

San Pam Of 10 gears standing cured
by II. G.. IarreNs .Ara6ian Imminent.
Mr.. FL. q. FARRELL-DEA2 Sir: | have
been afflicted with the Sun Pain" for the
last ten years, and could never get relief ex-
cept by bleeding, but by the use of Fl. G.
Farrell's Arabian Liniment, applied over
the temples about three or four times day.
it was entirely removed, AMI have felt
nothing of it since. went into the stable
one night, to apply it to horses sore leg,
and being very lame he stumbled and fell a.
gainst my legs, crushing and bruising them
so badly that they turned black as M hat,
rendering them powerless. | applied your
Liniment, and was well enough in a few
days to go about again as usual. | also
crushed my finger in shocking manner, by
letting back log fall upon it, your Imminent
soon healed it up, though.
JOHN B. MGEE.
La Sale prec, Peoria CO., H., Feb. 6, 40
Be sure you get the genuine II. G. Far
relPs Arabian Liniment, as there are coun-
terfeits in circulation Unless the letters
IL. G.. are BEFORE FARRELL S, it is COUNTER
FELT. His signature is also on the wrap
per OF each bottle, and these words blown
in the glass bottle, II. G. Farrelps Arabian
Liniment, Peoria"
Manufactured ONLY by IL. G. Farrell, sole
inventor and proprietor, and wholesale drug
gist, No. IL Main street, Peoria, HIS, to
whom all communications must be address
sed, and for sale by
Thomas Ping, .Hshlpad.
Street Brothers, Agency City.
John Gossage, Dahtonega.
A. b. Gallinger, Oftun,pa.
A. n. Blssell a. Co., LiberyUiHe.
and by regular agents throughout the Uni
ted States. Feb. S.-3m
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
BOOTS, sH0ES,, Saddles, HARNESS.
Osagc Orange Trces. 80


Usage Orange Trees, &c.
g S. NORRIS has just received f.om Bur
-. lington, large supply of the best
quality of .E.
Eastern Tanned Leather.
And find ings, including Lasts of the latest
and most fashionable style; for GENTLEMEN
81 LADfEs work. He is now prepared to
furnish the public with every description of
work in his line.
CalifOrnians,
can be supplied with Boots manufactured
expressly for the overland journey, and for
working in the mines No Californian can
prudently leave without pair or two of
my HIGH BOOTS, adapted both to deep rivers,
s sandy plains.
Saddles & Harness, Bril-
dies, Sc,
of every descriptionand price a fall assort-
ment, kept constantly on hand and for sale
at Burlington prices. Persons in want of
Saddles or Harness are invited to call and
examine quality, and terms.
Usage Orange Trees,
fit for setting the coming spring, can be sup
piled by the subscriber. Early orders from
those in want of this best of hedges, are So
licited. SIS. NORRIS.
Ottumwa Jan. IIth 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
Ill. G.. FARRELL,S
CELEBRATED
Arabian Eminent,

III U. FARRELLS genuine Arabian
H. Liniment is a most extraordinary
medicine, the truth of which is placed be-
yond doubt by the vast sales of the article,
end the many cures being daily performed
by it, which previously had resisted all 9TH
er medicines and the skill of the best physi-
clans in the world. 1t is composed Of b al
sans, extracts and gums peculiar to Arabia
possessing, in concentrated form. all
their stimulating. AnoAyne, penetrating.
unctuous and revulsive properties. ana the
same which, ages ago. were used BIZ the
''Sons of the Desert, with such miraculous
success, in curing the diseases of both man
and beast. .....
Resd The foii0wing REN.9RK.4BLE
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

THE MOST ExRRAoRDlEARY DISCOVERY IN
THE WORLD is THE GREAT ARABIAN
REMEDY FOR MAN AND BEAST
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
Z. E. G. AY,
wEoLEsALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN PA.
Druqs, mc0ieiuc5, Gbeinieals, Oils,
PAINTS DYE-STUFFS,

Druqs, Mc0ieine5, Gbeinieals, Oils,
PAINTS DYE-STUFFS,
DRUGGISTS GLASS WARE,
Burlington, Iomo.
CO Also Dealerin Books alilStationery,
Surgical and Dental Instruments, Teeth,
Goli and Tin Foil, Perfumery, Window
Glass; great variety of FANCY ARTICLES;
Sporting and Fishing Tackle.
Agent for Dupont's Gunpowder; also, for
Smiths Machine Cards; supply of which,
will be kept On hanl. March |, 80.
TO WOOL CARRIERS.
rgNHE SUBSCRIBER has been appointed
4 sole agent for the State of Iowa, for
Sa,ii;ta's Machine Cards,
and will constantly keep on hand large
supply. Such as
Dauifer Cards, Fitting do Fancy do, to-
gcther with every thing belonging to the
Wool Carling and Pulling business. Such
Comb Plates, Card Cleaners, Press Papers,
and Emory, with full assortment of DYE
Stuffs, &c; which will be sold at st. Louis
prices. f. Z. GAY.
Burlington, Iowa, march 1850 If
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
DR.. wv. II. McMahan.

Feb. ~, lS50.-3t2l
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-08-22
VOL. 6.-NO. IS.
Singular Vegetable Phenomenon.

Inc following account of a singular.
and perhaps important Vegetable phcnom-
enon, Is taken from the Knoxville (Tenn.]
Register:
about this time last year the cane up
on several islands in the rivers of East
Tennessee, was discovered to be produ-
cling small grain, which very much re-
sembled rye, both as TO size and shape It
grew in heads and was covered with chaff
like that of wheat The production was
then considered remarkable, and so uni
yersal that not even the 'oldest inhabi,ani'
had ever seen anything Of the kind. The
coniectures respecting the cause of the
appearance of this unusual grain were
very numerous-many persons land some
of them skilled in botanic lea-ning) sup
posed that the cane had by some means.
been inculcated with wheat.
This year we are told that the.cane
throughout East Tennessee is bea ring. in
almost incredible quantities, the same
grain. At some Places it would no. be
difficult to collect as much as twenty-five
or thirty bushels per acre. Some persona
owning cane lands have already gathered
large quantities of the grain, which they
find rhaks flour equal in appearance 10
that of wheat, and equally as palatabe
when cooked in the form of cakes, &c
Hogs and fowls eat the grain as il falls
from the cane, with the same greedi
ness that they devour any other small
grain. Another remarkable feature about
the matter is that so soon as the grain be-
gins TO mature the cane begins 10 die, and
the indications now are that all The cane
in East Tennessee, &yill die ou: this sea
SON"
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-08-22

but, though pleased and fattercd, no mean
feeling of triumph over her many rivals
entered Ellen's gentle breast.
On the following day the count called.
and afterwards they met constantly, and
always, as oy mutual impulse, they
seemed to seek each others society," The
count grew more and more devoted. Ellen
was most frequently his partner in the fas-
cinating waltz, and he waltzed superbly.
He invited her 10 ride, and confess
those rides were dangerous things. The
count rode even better than he waIized.
and looked so noble on his proud steed.
As they passed slowly through those
beautiful, fresh, heart-warming country
scenes and through those long, quiet, sIta-
dy lanes, | will confess the time was per-
ilous. Once i'll particular, when Ellcn's
horse was restive, and the count was
obliged TO soothe and encourage the fright
ened girl, will admit that her heart was
in great danger. But if the counts heart
was in equal peril, he did not show it-he
was always calm and imperturable. Ellen
could not decide what his feelings were,
but she was almost sure he did not love
her. Sometimes, indeed, she thought it
quite possible he might; if she only knew,
she would know how TO act.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-08-22
HOW-the Spy was Detected.

The Washington correspondent OF the
I Charleston News, says, an ingenious me-
chanc OF Washington has invented 4 kind
of telegraphjc hollow bullet, consisting of
two parts. screwed together. In this bullet
a despatch of several lines written on thin
paper can be compressed and then fired
from 4 musket TO a considerable distance.
In time of war this contriyance might be
made very useful in conveying intelligence
into besieged fortress or city. The screw
bullet, however, he adds, is no new thing,
as the following account will prove:
In the wear 1875 when Gov. George
Clinton resided in Albany, there came a
stranger to his house one cold winter NOR
ming, soon alteEthe family had breaktasted.
He was welcomed by the household, and
Hospitality entertained. 4 breakfast was
ordered. and the Governor with his wife
and daughter, who were sitting before the
fire employed in knitting, entered into a
conversation with him about the affairs OF
the country, which naturally led 10 the
inquiry what was his occupation. The
emotion and hesitation with which the
stranger replied aroused the suspicious ol
the keen-sighted Clinton. He communi-
Gated his suspicious TO his wife and daugh-
ter, who closely watched every word and
action. Unconscious Of this, but finding
that he had fallen in among enemies, the
stranger was seen TO take something from
his pocket and swallow il. Madam Clm-
ton, with the ready tact of the women ol
those troubled times, ordered hot coffee to
be prepared, and added TO it strong dose
of tarter emetic. The stranger delighted
with the smoking beverage, partook freely
of.It, and NJ Madam Clinton soon had the sat
islaction of seeing it produce the desired
effect, True to Scripture 'out OF his own
mouth was be condemned : a silver bull
tet appeared, which upon examination was
unscrewed, and found to contain an impor-
tant despatch to Burgoync. The spy was
tried, convicted and executed, and the bull
let is still preserved in the family.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-08-22
BcaUty of JeWcSseS..

Il is related that Chateaubriand, ola -
turning from his Eastern travels, was
asked If he could assign reason why
the women Of the Jewish race were 81
muchs shandsomer than the men, whep he
gave the following one:-''Jewesses, he
SAID, .shave escaped the curse which
alighted upon their fathers, husbands.
and sons. Not Jewess was to be seen
among the crowd of priests and rabbIe
who lnsu lied the Son of Gcd, scourecd
II IN, crowned Hun witrthorns, auI.sub-
iected Him to infamy and the agony OF
the cross. The women OF Judea bciived
in the Savionr, and assisted and sooihed
Him under affiiction. a woman Of
Bethany poured on his head precious
ointment, which she kept in a vase OF
alabaster. The sinner anointed his feet
with prrfumed oil. and wiped them with
her hair. Christ, on his part, extended
mercy to the Jewesses. He raised from
the dead the son of the widow Of Main,
and Martha's brother Lazarus. He cured
Simon's mother-in law, and the woman
touched the hem of his garment. To The
Samaritan woman he was spring of liy-
ing water, and a compassionate judge o
the woman in adukery. The daug hters
Of Jerusalem wept over him; the holy
women accompanied him 10 Calvary,
brought him balm and spices; and weep
ing, sought him in the sepulchTe. "Wo-
man, why weepest thou!" His first ap-
pearance after the resurrection was 20
Mary Magdalene. He said to her. ''Mary!"
At the sound Of his voice, Mary Mag
dalene's eyes were opened, aud she an
swered, Master The reflection Of some
beautiful ray must have rested on the
brow oflhe Jcwesses.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-08-22
CHAPTER II.

Three years passed quickly away
Ellen had come out and had gained, by
her sweetness and vivacity, several sincere
admirers; but still the hero, the 'ideal had
not yet appeared Charles was still re-
tanned abroad, and was not expected back
for another year at least. Could he have
seen the Joy with which his letters were
received by Ellen, and known that the last
was always kept in her bosom and read
again, he might have felt pretty well as
sured of the state of her heart; as it was,
he became at times rather despondent.-
But, unfortunately. about this time per-
sonage who bid fair to relieve Ellen ro-
mantle dreams appeard in society. He
was a Spaniard and count; he was also
handsome and accomplishment all the
girls were in love with him. Ellen heard
of nothing but the count for some time be-
fore she met with him.
She saw him at last at party-one of
her young friends pointed him out to her.
As she looked towards him, she saw tall
noble looking man, very dark, very hand
some, and better still, there was the mag
niicent beard. Soon afterwards, the count
was introduced TO her, and after little
CONVEX sation, during which h e count
seemed much agitated, he told her that she
SO strongly resembled very dear friend
he once had, that he could not look at her
without emotion. The suppression Of deep
feeling on his part was so evident, that Ell
lens warm sympathies were excited at
once. She became interested in him, more
especially as she found that his conversa-
tional and intellectual powers quite equell-
oJ cancibiiif,- Io- tolo,.s
called forth by his, and she could not but
feel that she was appearing TO great advan-
tage 10 the penslve stranger. Bat soon,
sooner than she expected or quite wished,
he left her and returned no more. Surely
thought Ellen, he will ask me TO dacne:
but no-he returned no more that evening.
Ellen went home a little discontented and
vexed. She met him again-but he mere
ly bowed and went on. A few nights al-
forwards, they met once more at friends
house. Towards the end of the evening,
after Ellen had seen him admired and fiat
tered by half the ladies in the room, she
was rather surprised when he came and
took quiet seat beside her. They soon
fell into very pleasant conversation
The count had been in South America
She ventured timidly to ask if he knew
Charles Summers
Yes, have met with him in Falpa-
raiso several times-a fine fellsw, and a
great pet with the ladies"
Ellen blushed.
"Is he particular friend of yours!"
asked the count.
"Yes-no," Ellen said, .'not very
great, not very particular friends" and
growing very much embarrassed, as she
thought she saw smile on the counts
face, she added hurriedly, and blushing
deeply, ''only slight acquaintance.
The count seemed well pleased with
her; answer He remained beside her
some time longer, and afterwards asked
her TO dance. She could not, of course,
be conscious of the eclat of being the
partner of the handaomest man in the
room-hc whose smiles all were seeking;