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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

PERsoNAL.-Sim. CLANCY has just
returned from two weeks trip to
the southwest, to look after the two
branches Of the Ottumwa house of
IS. CLANCY 4 Bro, at Alton and Red
Oak Junction. He informs us that
these establishments are proving sue
,cessfnl beyond his most sanguine OK
pectations, and chat the country
through Union, Montgomery, Adams
and Adair counties, is filing up with
people, and becoming improved, and
It's resources developed with most
astounding rapidity.
The prospect for wheat and oats
was never better, while great por-
ton Of the corn is already planted.
The land il filing up with immi-
grants from all parts of the country,
while new farms and houses are be-
ing built and opened up as if by some
magic power, and thatimproved and
wild land is IN great demand at libe-
raj and constantly advancing prices,
So much for che stimulating effects
of the B. T. M. RR. now rapidly DIRT
wing its way westward.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

The COUNTRY "A short drive into
tho onsnsty ysstcfday, demo nstratcd
tho fact THAT tho farmers are uncom-
monty forward thisFlring with their
work. There has been an unusual
breadth Of When, aud oats sown, and
tits now finely up, and looks splen-
did. Many of tho lnorcenterprising
farmers are already we'll advanced
planting corn, and if tho weather
continues good thisI week, fully one
third Of the crop will be in the
ground. There is moreover an ex-
)csliSnt pfospect for fruit, and it would
now seem that through tho favor Of
Providence, the, reward Of labor to
the noble army Of mon who till the
soil, s.to'belrewarded with abundant
returns at the coming harvest.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

i. REMovED.-Messrs. Stewart & Co.,
Grocefs, have removed to the corner
room Of Gillaspy's new block, whore
they have fitted up the handsomest
wholesale and retail Grocery House
in the city. There is nothing IN that
line that they do not keep, while
their stock of canned fruits is the
largest that can be found in the city.
Their prices are reasonable, and they
are accommodating. All goods do.
livered free. xtqY9 r.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06
Dxror. Tho B.& MIR. R. homo

DEpor. Tho BIZ MR.. II. bought
Henry Robinson's house and lot on
Samantha street, Saturday, for
5000. Tins Company having al
ready bought Healey's, Blake's, Fos-
tori, and nearly all the obtainable land
in that block, gives color to the rc-
port that they are to erect there an
immense hotel and Depot for tho &C.
commodation Of their rapidly increas
Ing travel and business. which if il
occurs, will make the land in that vi.
ciuity agood thing to have.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

AGENCY CITY.-John @. A. Daw-
son of Agency City, is one Of the
Oldest and best merchants in the
COUNT. He has an unusually heavy
stock Of goods this spring, which he
is rapidly selling.
He makes Meek's Bonaparte Wool
en- Goods speciality, and keeps
them in all their varieties, which no
sells for cash, or trades for wool, Of
which he is an extensive and liberal
dealer.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

HESDERsHorr 4 Co, is tho name
Of the now firm three doors east OF
tho postofics, in Ballord's now build
ing. They have just put in com.
pletc stock Of Family Groceries, and
arc selling them at the lowest living
prices. and purchasers may find it to
their advantage to call on them.
They keep on hand all tho vcgeta
bles that can be found in the market
chen fruit included.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06
Read. Read !!

The undersigned is prepared roIpaln
Portraits in Oil Colcrs, in the latest styles
LifeSize. or any size desirable, at low fig
ures. Persons having small pictures Of
deceased friends, wishing to have them
enlarged and colored life like, give me a
call and not entertain the absurd notion
that nothing can be done right unless il
Is done in the East. Give me chance
and can do it we'll and much cheaper.
Card Photographs, Ambrotypes and
Gems taken on short notice.
Main st. Ottumwa Iowa.
d3mw1v. II. NUNAMAKER.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

O. K. Abels has just received .
large stock Of fruits of all kinds !;
also q lot OF the finest Oranges aud
Lemons ever brought to this market,
and he offers them at fair pvices,
wholesale or retail.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06
USQCEBAUGH,
OR
OLD SETTLERS BITTERS.

Prepared from an old formula used in
Ireland and Scotland at a very early peri
cd and in the reign of Henry VIII, It's ce-
lebrity and consequent demand was SO
great that many unprincipled persons
made a spurious article which caused the
decree of King Henry VIII, that there be
but one licensed maker Usquebough,
aqua Vitdc or Life Water n every bor-
ough. This pleasant beverage is strictly
in accordance with the original Recipe
1t is particularly efficacious in diseases of
Dyspepsia, Gout, Rheumatism, Collie apd
all Bilious Complaints. Try 1t. It is
warranted superior to any other in the
Market.
MCFARLAND, ECKHART & SCHAFER,
Sole Projectors, Fort Madison, Iowa.
Sold by all dealers. At wholesale by
TAYLOR, BLAKE Il co.
Ottumwa, Iowa.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

TO ALL Whom 1T MAY CONCERN -
1t will DO my duty to collect q pen
atty Of 5 per cont. and 20 per cent.
for notice, on all Revenue taxes on
annual list payable at Ottumwa,
which are not paid on or before the
Sth Of May, 1869.
W. I'll. G. JACQUES,
Deputy Collector.
mav5. 1860
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

Go to Derby's if you want a cheap
Plow.
If you want a bargain in q Corn
Planter, go to Derby.
Tho cheapest and best Walking
and Riding Cultivatorsin the mar.
ket is at Derby's.
Derby's is the place to buy Sulky
or Revolving rake. sGa
Double Shovel Flows cheap at
Derby's.
Be sure and go to Derby's if you
want a nice, cheap Farm or School
House or Church Bell.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06
TIE Bf5s lYqRlER
DfE1rY Fl, ,ts9Ncxs: 2 ,

n ~ v - III
sEx3epsjo1 of Business Limits,
etsss tho extern
SIGN o. tho bnsincss limits nf orr city.
Three sci 80 :srrysslh stes q \ bsr
Hincss was done on Front street, boz
low Green. Now the business Of the
Block, g-acsd D BY tho aBallingal
House, forms 10 inconsidsrable ror.
ton Of the trade ~ our city. Throe
,ls1aps $50, not basiaess Houss vas
found on Second street, between
Court and Aarketss1No the North
side of this street is lincd with bust
ness housss, and has become quite o
popular section Of tho business por.
tiaerol ther city. and I've observe that
our old and .staid friend, Jacob Mil
lisack. Esq, IN his quiet, coy cot
= -, on the South side Of Sec
MI juss above Court, has
I - M spirit Of progress; md has
foctSd the beAutifal sbrubbery in
Aich the I'D gentleman delighted
! 4 ; portion Of his front
M ~ nearly completed o
substaRt1Sl lsame business house,
i6x30 feet,A to accommodate the
growing business in this direction.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.
HEIlMBoLloS
Conc entrate d Fluid
Extract SarSaparilla.

Eradtod tes Eruptiue and UHcrdtirc
diseases of tho
Throat, Nose, Eyes, Eyclids, Scalp
AND SKIN,
Which so disfigures the appearance, PUR-
CLING the evil effects of mercury aud re-
moving all taints. the remnants of Diseas
es, hereditary or otherwise, and is taken
BY ADULTS and CHILDREN with per-
feet SAFETY.
TWO TABLESPOONFUL of the Elk
tract of Sarsaparilla, added to a pint Of
water, is equal to the Libson Diet Drink.
and one bottle is equal to n gallon of the
Syrup Of Harsaparilla, or the decotions as
is usually made.
AN INTERESTING LETTER is pub
lished in the Medico- Chirurgical Review
on the subject Of the extract of Sarsapa-
rilla in certain affections by Benjamin
Travers, f. r. s., &c. Speaking of those
diseases, and diseases arising from the
excess Of mercury, he states THAT no
remedy is equal to the Extract of Sarsa-
parilla; its power is extraordinary, more
so than eny other drug am acquainted
with. It is, in the strictest sense, a tonic
with this Invaluable attribute. that it is
applicable to state of the system SO sun
ken, aud yet so irritable as renders other
substances of the tonic class unavailable
or Injurious. a
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06
CONJUGAL LOVE,

And the Hapf mess Of True Marriage.
Essays for young men, on the errors,
abuses and diseases which destroy the
Manly Powers, and create impediments
to Marriage, with sure means OF relief
Sent in sealed letter envelopes free Of
charge. Address
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
an22:dw3m. Box 2, Philadelphia, Pa.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

A CLEAR SMOOTHE SKIN and beau
tiful complexion follows the use of Helm
holds Concentrated Extract Sarsaparilla.
It removes black spots, pimples and all
eruptions of the skin:
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06
YOUNG LADIES BEWARE

OF THE Injurious effects of Face Pow
ders and Washes. All such remedies
close up the pores of the SKIN, and In q
short time destroy the complexion. Ifyou
would have a fresh, healthy and youthful
appearance, use Helmbold's Extract
SsrsADarilla.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

ESTABLISHED lS57.-For prompt
ness and highest market prices send
your Game, Wool, Peits, Furs, Eggs,
Butter, Flour, and all country pros
ducts, TO old and well known Pro-
ducc Commission House of b. II.
BALLARD, 81 Greenwich ST., 2. 0
Box 6S22, Now York. WY.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

IN THE SPRING MONTHS, the system
naturally undergoes o change, and Helm
holds Highly Concentrated Extract OF
Sarsaparilla is an assistant Of the greatest
value.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06
EXTRA SPECIAL NOTICE.

EXTRA SPECIAL NOTICE.
Beware of Counterfeits 4! SMITHS 1oatic
Syrup has been counterfeited. and the
counterfeiter brought to grief.
Smiths Tonic Syrup.
The genuine article must have DIR John
Bulls private stamp On each bottle, DIR
Jehn Bull only has the right to manufac-
ture and sell the original John SmithS
Tonic Syrup Of Louisville, Ky. Examine
well the label on each bottle. If my pri-
vate stamp is not ON the bottle, do not
purchase, or you will be deceived, See
column advertisement, and my show
card, will prosecute any one infring-
ing on my right, The genuine Smiths
Tonic Syrup can only be prepared by
myself.
The Public's Servant.
DR.. JOHN BULL,
Louisville, Ky.
For ssle by Taylor, Blake & Co.,, ottum.
wa, Iowa.
Nov, %, IS, -d&wtm.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

Clarke g. Tuttle, sole agents for
Charter Oak Stoves.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

NOT A FEW ofthe worst disorders that
afllict mankind arise from corruption Of
the blood. Helmbods Extract Sarsapa-
rilla Is II remedy of the utmost value.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

Having studied this branch of science.
and had very large practical experience
in treating every kind of disease that
horse flesh is heir to, and being perma-
nentcy located here, and making this my
only business, offer my services to all
parties having diseased horses.
Terms. No cure no pay.
Office in Conn Lewis Livery Stable.
~ Ottumwa, Iowa.
Mo rcf 15th ,6g VIM
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06
Insurance..

We beg leave to slate to the pub
lie, and to those who have favored us
with Insurance business, that we
have entered into partnership ar
Management in the Insurance branch
|of our business with Mcssrs. II. II.
Clark & Bro. We join our compa
MES, the Hartford, Of Hartford, Conn,
and the Home, of New Haven, Conn,
with The Companies which the Mess.
CLARK have heretofore represented.
We respectively retain our commits
missions from the companies, as here
tofore, but join our business as o
firm, and respectfully solicit the pa.
tronago Of our citizens in the future,
under our new arrangement with the
Nessrs. Clark, by which they have
encouraged US in the past.
For the Messrs. II. III. Clark &
Bro. we need say nothing. Their
thorough knowledge Of the Insurance
business, and their reputation for in
tegrity and ability in their business
are well kown.
By the aforesaid arrangement we
do not go out of the Insurance bust
ness, but owing to our other business
we have deemed it just to our COM
panies to enter into this partnership,
the Messrs. Clark giving Insurance
business their exclusive attention
who will do the chief part of the
work under our new arrangement,
while we will always advise with
them in Insurance matters, and So
licit business as we have usually
done.
Our Office for Insurance business
will be in the Insurance Office of the
Messrs. Clark, on second floor on the
Southwest corner of I'd and Market
streets, and not in the law Office Of
Stiles, Hutchison & Dixon, as here
tofore.
nv STILES l. HUTCHINSON,
Agents for the Hartford and Home,
Of New Haven Fire Insurance
Companies.
may 4-dw1t
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

IS TRADE. IL is the united testimony
cfoar jobbers and Retailers that thei,
sales have increased Is to SO per cont
this spring over any previous years
husissss. atsss.,h
Will. Moss informs us that biz
house sold $4,000 worth Of goods
last weak, and that they will rathe,
50 over than under 100000 for the
year. Othcr houses are doing
equally as well, in tho various branch,
eslof the trade, and there seems To
be no doubt but what 1869 will
eclipse any ysariin the history Of OF
tumwa for tho extent and profitable
ness OF our trade. IS. 49,,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06
may 5, 1869.

Mr.. Hawley has reconstructed tho
old postoffice, which will be occupied
by Cope 4 Porter for harness shop.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

Quantity VS.. Quality. lIelmbod's
Extract Sarsaparilla. The dose is small
Teose who desire a large quantity and
large doses of medicine ERR.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

Helmbold's Concentrated Extract Sarsa,
parilla is the Great Blood Purifier.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06
OsIuHIWH, IOWS
rich 9th $50 dAwtf.

Those who desire Brilliancy of complex
ion must purify and enrich the blood,
which Helmbold's Concentrated Extract
of Sarsaparilla invariably does. Ask for
Helmbold's. Take NO other.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

OF ALL KINDS AND IL
BEST TERMSAND AT
~ 1900 4t91esF aH - I'd
al gN al ,sIita5 7n.s. !.
is the machine upon which
two binders bind the grain q
II the best labor saving ma
chine muse, 1t having taken
the first premiam at saahr.
ous state Fairs. Every Ma
chine is warranted : to give
satisfaction, and are as
hight draft as any other
SD ahg.I .t
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06
FOR SALE IN OTTuMWA:

Three large and very desirable Lots
fronting on Wapello street. between
Fourth and Fifth. s$A ~.
Seven Lots in :" Nc Elroy's Addition
prices ranging from $500 to $500 ..r
corner lot il" Blake's Addition, with
small house surrounded with Fruit Trees
and shrubbery, Vines. dc Price 5000. e
One improved lot on Second street, near
Washington.
a house and lot on Front street, near
Washington and Marion, Good well. fruit
trees, stable, &c.
large brick residence one of the most
desirable both as to location and finish 10
he had in the city, is offered only at nri-
office.
-Four lots on the Bluff. 5000 to $3.50 each.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06
HEMBOLDS
Concentrated Extract Sarsaparilla

Established Is years. PREPARED BY
Iss.,a II. T.. HELMBOLD,
IS Druggist and Chemist,
6Y4 Broadway, N. Y.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

A large list OF unimprovcd lands in the
Southern and Western counties of Iowa
for sale. e.,
All correspondents relating to this bu-
sine,s will receive prompt attention. 10
Taxes pr i'd for non-residents on the
most favorable terms. y
Maps, Piats, Abstract of Titles. and all
available Information as to value. location
and ownership of property, will be kept
for reference in this Office. ~
Strangers, and parties wishing to pun
chase property in any part of Southwest
cru Iowa, are Invited to call and avail
themselves of whatever information this
Office can furnish to aid them in selecting
homes i'm the four Southern tiers OF coun
ties ms ills the aim to HELP every one
who can he induced to become citizen
of this State.
Much valuable information of this kind
will be given, without charge.
Titles Examined, lsas
Deeds Prepared,
and all the details Of hCONFEY.4N
st- GINA IN jj,,z l,fsa,,.yoJa tn
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-06

MISUNDERSTANDING like the amt
of Improvement now going on was
eyer Witnessed before in Ottumwa.
In Jyssy direction the musical sound
Of the hammer, saw, and trowel,
may 30 heard ffom morning to night,
and il = estinated BY competent
persons who have taken the pains to
compute them, That over two hun
dred houses arc now being erected
within an AIRED Of one half mile of
the court house. We shall shortly
take occasion to writc these improve
] Inents upi in. tho meantime, it may
be safely said that our fair young
9 city 10 putting on more substantial
airs in 1858, than any other town in
the State appro1ima.ing its size.
Observation-Disclosures. Lively 4
Lewis have purchased this spring
three entire new stocks Of goods,
and have sold them about all out
But last week Mr.. Lewis returned
from the east again with another i'm.
mense stock, among which are the
l finest dress goods ever brought to
this city. Ladies purchasing spring
suits should by no means fail to look
through their varied stock, as we feel
satisfied that they can suit them
selves from among the almost num-
bsrlsas handsome pieces that are. to
b found on the shelves oflthis en-
t4Euriai1o FIRMS Asfa hliahnnnnf
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Pol (l16o4 narnnved |.

Yesterday at about 5 p. NJ, Uncle
Sans Department for this City was
removed from the corner Of Market
and Second street twelve dcpp west
on Second street and within three
doors of, Che corner Of Court and
Second street. The rooms are CON-
modious md well arranged, having
been fitted up especially for tho pur-
u posc. The number Of boxes and
drawers viii b increased some 300;
raIs laIgsliobby with our enterprising
. News Dealer, NJ, Z. Scott, installed
in ono portion Of the Same, will be o
comfortable fiSi attrsctis6 place for
tho waiting public. The removal
was made with al possible dispatch
"a and with very little Inconvenience
to shes people. A good part Of last
night was consumed by the work
81 snin fitting mp boxes and drawers,
gaQ b. the emRloyes asf the Office in
4 ilt sfia -. OF course
day or two will be required to get
n the Office running with its wonted
lgularity and sm sss, and for
'Xhstf tins We bospS = III sour P. M.
H. patience e. perods public.
\ Tn6snsM beatlDH 81 The Post Office
Z is perhaps not qults 81 central as
could be desired Ander the
circumstances, - place as
4 Gan Iyei losta!ped J
& 4 fTHEgR. Or Some d Sur friends
have been disposed " a Mn about
thsE d. not belt js66 - near 10
the centre Of busiaeas = b ought 70
M ssd Ne win admss that it is not
1gnag - VI would like it,
Is ouse al II ought to
8 & rrblic ast remem-
80 - lhen8 pn't allow
shis Office ONE cent IN kc6sc rent,
lights, fuel, or stationary, and that
the !. n pays some $500 moro for
l1sclt1kshifs than is allowed here for
that purpose, and that moreover the
present building is the only one that
could be procured.
Boxes, &c. will be arranged in q
few days 50 that the people will DO
wsll accommodated. ~ 81 eESSsse8g
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-04-15
MisteIIatteuns.
warrensburg Standard.
A Ghost Story.

A genuine ghost story Is creating quite
Juror in the neighborhood of Holden
Two young gentlemen have seen phan
tom, spectre, B ghost, or edmelhing else.
They describe the apparitiop as q woman
In form and features. Her hair is long
and flowing, half black, aud half white--
She appeared to be riding. but no horse
was visible. as she sped through the view
less air: She approached one of the young
men above alluded to and..ofered to shake
hands with him, but be declined the hon>
or. The sprite then took hold OF the diff
fident gentleman, and he will testify that
the touch was that o material hands.
The two gentlemen incontinently fed.
and the phantom horsewoman pursued,
and when within close range one of the
young men fired SIX shots from revolver
at her, but with no apparent effect
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-04-15

which my father made for him. Father
made tha. house out of old boards. /
remember that he said that startling
would not go in bonse made out ofnew
boards, and 50 I feel too. And
Amrei listened. Soon i. appeared TO her
as II the tree rustled; but when she looked
at the branches, they were motionless'an and
she knew not what she had heard.
"A noisy cackling was heard, proceeding
out or cloud Of dust. 1t was from .
flock Of geese, coming from the meadow.
Amrei mused on for long time after this.
Her eyes closed, and she fell fast asleep.
The buds of spring seemed to open to
this young soul, and the blossoms In the
valley, waited their sweet perfumes to the
child who had fallen asleep upon the
hearthsstone from which she could not
depart.
1t was late in the evening when she
awoke, aud q voice cried.
'Amrei, where are your She got up,
but did not answer. She was amazed
when The call was repeated, she recogniz
ed the voice Of Marann, and answered
Here am And now Black Marann
came up to her and Said: oh, l am so
glad to have found you. The people in
the village seem 10 me to be crazy. One
says he saw you in the forest, another that
he saw you in the held. as you ran crying
away, and paid no attention to his CALL
And thought that you had jumped into
she pond. You need not be afraid, my poor
child; you need not run away. No one
can COMPEL you TO go with your uncle
Who has said, then, that will noty'
sudden gush Of wind rushed through
the tree, and tossed II about violently.
And the truth is, j will not, Amrei
concluded, resting her hand on the tree.
a bad storm is coming up, end the
wind will soon catch US, Black Mararn
urged.
As IL in amaze, Amrei went back with
Marsnn 10 he village. What dbl it mean
that the people had seen her wandering
through the forest and field, or had Mar
ann merely said so? The night was pitch
dark, and was only lighted up by sudden
flashes of lightening. and then the house
was seen as clearly as in day light. Their
eyes were blinded and they were forced 10
stop, and when the tightening disappeared
nothing was visible, the two were lost in
their own village as if in strange place,
and they advanced only with uncertain
steps. A cloud of dust whirled up, and
they become so stupefied that they could
hardly move from the spot. They strug>
gled onward with difficulty, and reached
their home just as large drops of rain were
beginning TO fall.
A gust of wind blew open the door, and
Amrei said:
open thyself.'
She must have been thinking of the
fairy tale. where the enchanted door opens
at the magic word.