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Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-12-19

Examine carefully the forms and instructions
annexed.l
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-12-19
Arrivals and Departures Of 1ail'
. to and from Phoebe.

Eastern and Western Mall.
Arrives about 4 p. M; departs q NJ III"
mail closes ut 7A5 T. m.
Salt Lake and Utah Mail.
Arrives about p. m; departs . .. hl'' '''
closes At . p. m.
Hike Mail-Weekly.
Arrives Tuesdays, at II .. m; delaf, n
days, at 6 p. m. All mail matter ior h'AO ~
not mailed before Tuesday. should O. W., ,',,r.
some one inside, and not dropped m the Wv"
box. Mail closes at 80 p. m.
BulliOnville and Panass.
Arrives daily, at IL .. m; departs : r. nj.
closes five minutes before departure. MI M. ,bs
ter for these places should be handed ins''s
same a. Hike. tho. md
~ Postofiice open daily except SUNDAYS NM
legal holidays), from .. m. until p. w. wv
days. from to 10 .. m, and to p. IN: M.
Letters registered from .. m. 70
n ". ABRAHAM. Postmaster
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CERTIFICATE.

The undersigned, Postmaster at -, State Of
- certifies under his oath of office, that he is
acquainted with the above guarantors, and
knows them to be men of property, and able to
make good their guarantee; and that bidder and
guarantors are above the age of Fl years.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-12-19
FORM OF PROPOSAL, GUARANTEE,
AND CERTIFICATE.
PROPOSAL.

The undersigned-- -, whose Post
Office address is -, county OF -, State OF
-, proposes to convey the mails o. the United
States, from July l, 1874 to June, 80, 1878,
on route No. -, between = and -, un'
der the advertisement of the Postmaster Gener
al dated October l., 1873, with CELEBRITY, GER
tainty and security" tlaw of June 8, 1871, for
the annual sum of - dollars.
The proposal is made with full knowledge OF
the distance of the route, the weight Of the mail
to be carried. and all other particulars in refer
ence to the route and service; and, also, after
careful examinations of the laws and instruc-
lions attached to advertisement of mail service
and Of the provisions contained in the act OF
Congress of June s, 1872.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-12-19
Bidder.


The undersigned, residing at =, State OF
-, undertake that, If the foregoing bid for car
rying the mail on route No. - be accepted by
the Postmaster General, the bidder will, prior
to the LIST of June, 1874. enter into the required
obligation or contract to perform the service
proposed, with good and sufficient surities.
This we do, understanding distinctly the obi
cations and liabilities assumed by guarantors.
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Lost Certificates.

CERTIFICATE No. s,Os6. for 500. dated o.
~ tober o, 1873. and certificate No. i.ese. for
500, dated September II, 1878, both drawn By
Wells Fargo { Co.. In favor OF James sohns.
have been lost. and their paymsnt Steppel Ths
finder will plesss lsavs them q Tie nocoAD
office. dl01m
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-12-19

mail on route No. -, from -, do
swear that have the ability pecuniarily to full
fl II my obligation such bidder; that the bid is
made in good faith, and with the intention to
enter into contract and perform the service in
case said bid shall be accepted and that the sig
natures of the guarantors thereto are genuine,
and that belive the said guarantors to be pecu-
niarly responsible for and able to pay all dana
res the United States shall suffer by reason Of
my failing to perform my obligations as such
bidder.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-12-19

Sworn to and subscribed before me -, for
the - of - this - day of -, A. ID.
1877, and in testimony thereof hereunto sub
scribe my name and afix my official seal the day
and year aforesaid.
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NoTE.-When the oath i. taken before Justice
Of the Peace, the certificate Of the clerk Of a
court of record should be added, under his seal
of Office that the person who administered the
oath is a duly qualified Justice of the Peace.
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Bids of IS, 900 and upward must be accompa-
MED by certified check. or draft, on some sol
vent National bank, equal to five per ceutum on
the present annual pay on the route; or in case
of new service, not less than five per centum Of
one years pay proposed in bid.-tsection 253,
Act of June s, 1921
The Postmaster must not sign the certificate
until the sum of the bid is inserted AVID the bid
and guarantee signed by all parties, and dated.
Oath Required by Section 246 of an
Act Of Congress Approved June ;,
1879, TO be Affixed TO Each Bid for
Carrying the Mail, and to he Taken
Before AN officer Qualified TO Ad.
minister Oaths.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-26

LN0R RENT IN BROOKLYN-INA DESIRABLE LOCA.
ton, near the ferries large, first class Boarding
House. full OF boarders Furniture for sale cheap or viii
exchange for unencumbered real estate. Address H. y.
r., Herald Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-26

lCOR SALE--A FOUR STORY BRICK STORE, ON
best part of Atlantic avenue. Brooklyn, With large
vaults and basement paying 10 per cent; terms easy
good location Tor bakery. Address OWNER box OIL
New York Post office,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-26

NOR SALE CHEAP FOR CASH--A PLOT OF GROUND,
rs by 1903 feet BROOKLYN terminus OF bridge,
suitable tor manufacturers. Apply to WRIGHT IRWIN,
A Pine street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-26

INoR SALE LOTS, IN BROOKLYN, IN FIRST CLASS
u neighborbood; good Investment. Apply TO
WRIGHT IRWIN, A Pine street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-26

ITO LET-FURNIsHED, TO A SMALL FAMILY, A
/ first class House in Brooklyn. Apply TO WIN. A.
BROWN, l29 Broad street, New York
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-26

ITO LET-FOR HOUSEKEEPING, IN BROOKLYN, TO
/ gentleman and wife only, an extra nice second
Floor with Extensions hot and cold water and bah TO-;
floor location the ii in genecl neghbQrhood and
in every way desirable. Address CUMBERLAND, Herald
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-26

JNOR SALE--AT A GREAT BARGAIN, FOUR STORY
brown stone high soop House, in splendid location
size 25x60 full lot Apply to MARK LEVY 20 West Forty
third street. before 10 A. NJ after r. N. Agents need
nofa uuly
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-26

JNOR SALE-52 WEST NINETEENTH STREET BE-
tween Fifth and sixth avenues Building suitable
for store. mandatory or first class stable Will OK
CHANGE. Apply ON the premises.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-26
PROPERTY OUT or THE CITY FOR
SALE OR TO RENT.


VALUABLE FRUIT FARM OF 20 ACRES FOR
n sale IN New Jersey near this city, Address A. c. box
100 Herald ONCE.
AT PAssAIC. tokfy.EIGhT MINUTES ERIE ROAD
"A a frsi class grocery aud Provision store, doing
good cash business splendid LEGATION.
A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SEAT, "A ACRES, GOOD
n House; outbuilJings complete well wacrcd; good
orchard and ffnit trees ~ miles Nv New Jersey $500
CuAbLES w. WARD, 70 Cedar street.
A sTORIA,-CHOIcB PROPERTY For SALE CHEAP;
~ handsome Residence, with stable, greenhouse Rsr-
dem DC, x200j Cottage House, with two Lots $500;
Plot o Lana, IN Flushing avenue iONfjD SfWW; tirec
Lots on Carver street, $3.50, NC. terms easy.
JEkE JOHNSON Jr.. u Park row, New York.
A HoME--s2l0 CASH, BALANCE ON TINE, WILL
N buy small neat Cottage and iul Lot, I'VE m'nu"s
from depot aud singer works, at EizabethporL ~ T,
Also other Houses and vacant Lots Tor sne on
terms OnccsNo Broadway. New YORK, from w 10 Ia
A. NJ. only second street. hlizabcthpor a. 81 nqrc
BThe true way to purchase property when ~ ya
cannot pay all CASH Is reserve the iHs, '" is ~. IN
meDts while occupying the same hho ssNo ""''s" ''
this ont.
A FARM AND CASH WILL ne TAKEN FOR SIN
~ double Tcncmcns, east side, IN cal, passi i've
Lots Eighteenth ward with good loan liouss On sec.
oni avenue I'm CT change tor Lots. corner ousc on
avenue q Tor Dwelling IN Nineteenth ward; private
p,yelitugs f,r down town Lols several Dwellings anu
reneneus rbcap TOT cash. fn pariic r. AZ my once
Igg Last in, eighth street FRAN'is FiIIslNNoNs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-26

L,OR SALE OR RENTAL ELIZABETH, N. j., NEAR
South Elizabeth depot large House, cottage style,
all improvements in perfect ORDER large plot OF ground
stable and carriage house rult and shade trees WIN be
sold at 900 Apply 10 II. huGGlNS, Agent, 2lI Broad
street. Elizabeth.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-26

JNOR sALE-A NEW THREE STORY AND BASE
IL ment brown stone front House lsexi6xloo, In l21th
street between Fifth and Sixth avenues the location Is
desirable and rapidly increasing in yaue price Si9 oo
easy terms; immediate possession. Apply TO ). d.
SEAMAN, Second avenne corner l27th sweet
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1873-11-20
Discount Of 10 70 70 pei cent

According 10 class OF goods selected. This
Is rare opportunity to obtain good furni-
ture for much less than its real value. DO
not buy a dollars worth OF Furniture, Mir
rors. or Bedding until you see Us.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1873-11-20
LdFsntures ora Burglar.


A man tried to burglariz the house
OF 3 Mr.. Smith residing in tie neig b.
bOrhood OF the railroad track, Sunday
night, but was successfully fOiled in
the attempt. 1t seems that the fellow
forced an entrance through the back
kitchen door by prying off the hasp,
about 11:3O O'Clock, soon after the oc-
cupants of the house had retired. The
burglar, after getting into the kitchen
commenced walking around the room.
Mr.. Smith, who had not yet gone to
sleep, heard the fellow, but kept quiet.
In few moments more the burglar
entered the hail which leads directly
to the sleeping apartment. About
this time Smith had got out of bed,
and arming himself with \ bootjaek
and one Of his heavy boots, awaited
the approach of the other. It was as
dark as tar, and as soon as the man
came within striking distance be let
fly at him with the bootjack, hitting
him over the head. The fellow beat q
hasty retreat, but not fast enough to
escape the heavy boot which was
thrown after him. When he got into
the kitchen he didn't know which
way to turn. Before he knew where
he was he had fallen over the stove,
knocking half dozen teaskettles and
pots off with him. This created such
q terrible din that Smith thought four
or five burglars were in his Kitchen,
and was afraid to follow. Lucky for
the other that he did, for he had be-
come so demoralized by the fall that
be wasn't worth cent for fighting.
Getting on his feet again, be struck
out for the door wildly and this time
came In contact with sIocking-cha
and fell head over heels into a tub OF
water. His splashing and founder
ing around in the tub Of wster terri
fed Smith more than eyer, and he be-
gan to think his house was possessed
Of devils. The man at last found the
door, and jumping down the steps he
ran across the yard like lightning, and
this time rushed into small hen-eoOp
which he knocked over. What hap
pened TO him after this no one knows.
Suffice il, he has not shown himself
around those parts since PaliejO
(Cdl.l Independent.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1873-11-20
THE DEAD ROSE.


Twas morning; through the eastern plane
BIoodshot with sunrise, came the sound
/ OF 1ntermin Cling wind and rain,
From coign and buttress heaped around;
stood once more on holy ground:
From floor to roof. from jamb 10 groin,
The wine-dark volumes round me rose:
This was her cloister in the years
Men mourn with heartaehes, not with
tears,
And agonies of uurepose.
The square, trim garden flashed outside.
The hollyhocks against the sun;
The terrace, chestnut arched and wide,
With quiekening shadows overrun.
From his cold shell a fif1n Of gold
A pulsing, palpitating spray
And here my lady loved to be
Close by her friend, the damson tree,
When rosied with the sinking day.
sighing, turned, and toward me drew
A volume from the Uttered heap;
Her eyes had searched IL through and
through,
And two white leaves were sealed to keep
A Thought for one across the deep
A dead rose skeletoned in dust
Which had pulled twelve years ago.
And this, through al the udes OF
This was my lady's last revenge
Her last kiss for the latest blow.
The air shook the mezereon,
And made glamour down the hall;
One mildewed hammer swayed alone,
The resi- hung huddled TO the wall; b.
trembled, ana remembered all;
The fountain leaped, the terrace CLEANED,
And she was white, and was wroth;
Three Words-reproaches-an went,
Yet felt in my worst discomfort
That white face shining down my
path.
o slander, cherished till too latei
o sweet life, darkened In It's prime!
OltVing impotence Of hate,
Which scorns results of tide and cline,
And WAKES with increasing time!
But she was wronged, my fady-wronged;
j VIII not curse them-let them be,
For this poor relics darling sake;
The Ill they wrought, let God unmake,
And may His pity guardian me.
Good-byei The flower was at my heart,
The Tudor easements sank behind;
On wings Voluminous and swRrt,
A cloud came rushing up the wind
And made the waves and beaches blind.
The lightenings lit the Kissing surf
One wrack OF IRE moment still tr
o flash and fade and flash in vain,
There was tightening in my brain,
There was grave below the hill.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1873-11-20
An Unexpected Answer.

During the progress of the trial Oi
the case of Widow Matthews against
the Elevator Company, in the Circuit
COur., in st. Louis, Col. Slaybaek,
counsel for the defendant, conceived
the idea that one Murphy, q witness
for the plaintiff, was a suitOr for the
hand Of the widow, and on the eve OF
leading her to the altar. Getting
Murphy on the stand, the lawyer en-
deavored to bring this fact before jury
and this was the upshot of the exami-
nation
"Mr. Murphy, are you any relation
to the plaintiff ?"
s'Eo, sir, am notN
"Don't you expect TO be ?''
''Such thing might happen"
Snow, are you not going to marry
hsr?n
81 am afraid not"
"You are afraid you won't, eh
Well, now, don't you expect to mar.
~ her ?"
HIfmy wife should die, and the
widow remain single till then, such &
thing might happen"
The Jurors and spectators burst into
& roar Of laughter, and Murphy chuck
led at the cunning manner in which
he had drawn the lawyer on. Th'
Colonel had nothing more to say on
the matrimonial question.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1873-11-20
nenLE nRo,s aLUTEs.
K.L BREWER.

A rroRNEYs At Law. Singers Block
a Tifnn, Ohi0. &
nSl-'75-lys
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1873-11-20

The Sunday morning dawned bright
and clear. Mildred was up early-she
was organist at the church opposite,
and generally praeticed little before
| the service began. With her music
in her hand she came across the road
and opened the wicket by the large
gate.
A tall figure was standing in the
shadow of the porch. In dull surprise
Mildred found herself shaking hands
with Mr.. Briton.
II came down this morning. ]
could not resist the temptation oi
spending another Sunday here, and ]
have some news to tell you, Mildred u
She sat down on the porch seat,
hardly speaking.
81 am so happy he said, eagerly
81 came straight down here to speak
to you. Mildred, you won't be SC
cruel to-day, 1 love you dearly"
"Hush," she said, picking up hel
music and smoothing out the leaves
with trembling hands: "You mustn't
speak to me like that-I have neyel
given you any right to do so."
"Mildred!"
"I haven't she returned, in q sti-
fled voice; al am sorry, but"
What do you mean ?" he asked
sternly.
az am engaged" she said almost in
q whisper. "Why do you look at me
i like that? have done no more than
girls do every day."
He took her music from her hands
and put it on the seat, and held hel
trembling fingers in his tight clasp.
"What do you mean? ?" he asked
harshly. "What are you talking
about Mildred ?D By violent efforf
she regained her calmness, and stood
tup.
"I am engaged, ;" she said-his looI
forced her to add, despite herself "tC
Fred Harold"
a look of the most intense con.
tempt and disgust crossed his face.
ga worthy rival, ;" he said seornful.
. ly. at has half cured my love fol
you to know you would chose a thing
, like that, with no mind of his own.'
His anger and disdAin made her fee
quite calm again.
"We won't discuss his character ,
she said. "Can't we be friends still
Mr.. Briton ?"
"Frieadsln he repeated, withou
touching her hand-'you are straDgi
woman, Miss Hugo, to think / car
feel any friendship for YOU"
. "I am very sorry-wcn't you tel
me your news IshalI be glad II
hear you have prospered in anything
: Her manner was so simple and un
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1873-11-20
Il. B. xARr1s, ND. -r.J.LIvERs, ND
MARTIN a LlyERS,
~ ~0vER

DHYsICLANS and Surgeons. ONCE EIn-
K pire Block, Main strest, Ttmns y.
n22- S73-
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1873-11-20
me Hou,e BaIIt bT ChIIdIess MeE.

One Of the shows Of Buffalo is the
'palatiap' residence OF William G..
Fargo, the express man. With the
exception perhaps Of Stewards big
marble house In New York, It Is the
most costly and pretentiOus private
residence in America 1t is an odd
freak in human nature that men
childless, or without families, should
have such 3 mania for erecting these
huge structures for home. A. It..
Stewart, without chick or child,
builds a great cold gloomy edifice OF
marble, that looks more like public
building than . private house, and
Fargo, With no living children, puts
up his immense structure that towers
above Washington. As we drove
past the house in the chilly autumn
evening, a single light, in one Of the
smallest Of the forty or hfty rooms in
the great building, showed where the
little group Of occupants had gathered
for snugness. N. Fargo, the founder
Of the express business in this country,
Is much esteemed by his fellow eiti.
Zens as q liberal, large-minded busi-
ness man. Like most OF the leading
BuffalOnians, he has made his way
from small beginnings, and 1t Is told
here how his enterprise was endan-
gered at its outset by the din1eulty be
experienced In raising the means TO
boy his flrst horse and Wagon--Cor-
resr,oude1ce Washington Star.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1873-11-20
CHAPTER II.

The twilight of the next day was
gathering as Miss Hugo came out of
the gate of the great house with q roll
of music in her hand, and walked
swiftly towards home. A dark, tall
figure followed her. gaining rapidly
on her footsteps. She stopped, wait
ing for him to come up.
"Fred, / can't have this: you must
not do it."
"Why not ?" he asked, eagerly. "I
am going away with Briton next
week, you know; don't make me
more miserable than am"
sits very foolish" she said, and she
let him walk along at her side, talk
ing to her in happy, broken sem
tences.
ain twelve months I shall be my
own master, when 1 come back from
that hateful Continent, and then we
will get married, eh, Mildred ?" .h
81 don't know"
FYou wouldn't have the heart to
jilt me now, Mildred? ?"
She stopped, her face flushed, her
voice hot and broken.
"Mr. Harold, understand plainly
that there is no engagement between
us. will not be bound in any way"
He tried to speak but she went on
az don't care for you-you know /
don't. wish you would go home
you make me very uncomfortable
"I beg your pardon. Don't be cross,
Mildred. OF course know you can't
care for me as do for you, but 1 am
sure can make you happy"
They had reached the garden gate
by this time, and Mildred leant back
on it to answer him.
"People,can be very wicked for three
thousand a year, Fred"
"Perhaps so-what do you mean. "
"Has it never struck you that you
are tempting me very much, even If
1 cared for anybody else-I have Ia
bored hard for my living, and you
will be rich man."
"I never thought of it like that" he
answered simply. 81 have too much
faith in you, Mildred, to think you
would marry me for my money.
know you wouldn't, dear ?"
"It would be very pleasant-very
pleasant to marry you, and for your
sisters to go back to Lancashire"
81 would make everything pleasant
to you if you would marry me,
Mildred" -....... I.....
There was a moments silence be-
tween the two. The night wind whis-
pered in the bOughs above them, and
the quiet moonlight fell on the
churchyard and the silent fields. Sud-
denly, with a gesture of pain, as
though she tore something from heI
heart and cast it down, Mildred an
swered-"I will marry, you Fred"
He would have clasped her in his
arms, but she stepped back, shutting
the gate between them.
"Go now. 1 am tired, and / have
to practice on the organ for tO-mor-
row.
"When shall 1 see you again >" he
asked eagerly.
'I don't know. OH am so tired.
Why won't you go?"
"I am going. Goodbye, dear"
She went up the path and left him.
In the little parlor the fire burnt very
briehtly-Rollo sprang up to meet
her, wagging his tail in ecstatic joy.
She took him up in her arms as if the
touch of some warm living thing
could ease the throbbing Of her heart,
'Bought with price" The words
were echoing in her thoughts as she
laid her brow on the cold chimney
piece, with a strange sudden memory
OF whose arm had rested there the
night before.
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some red-haired German professor.

some red-haired German professor. ]
won't answer for myself"
''Or perhaps" Mr.. Briton did
not finish his sentence. He bent
down TO pail Rollo's ears, and did not
see the dull flush that covered Mil
dred's face.
Don't you think we have talked
enough ?'' she said "I want my
tea, and I am tired"
''Well / will go; 1 shan't see you
again, Mildred. Harold will join me
in London if I go with him."
HGood-bye, then l shall miss your
voice in the choir, Mr.. Briton-I hope
your successor in the school will have
q good tenor" He held her hand as
she spoke.
Twelve months is q long time" be
said. "Give me something that will
be link with these happy days"
"TO keep my memory green? Have
one of these flowers. Take your
chO:ce.U
"No give me one"
She drew the bowl towards her.
"These geraniums are too bright for
your present state of mind, / am
afraid. You don't like heliotropes ?
What bad taste Will you have one
these roses ?-they are half dead,
though"
"Never mind-I like them best.
They have grown in the air and sun
shine"
"There, then; and now you really
must go.u She went to the door with
him, bidding him good bye with gay
smile.
81 shall come back" were his last
words, Sin twelve months, Mildred" +"
"Dolly, will you bring me in the
tea? Auntie has had hers, 1 sup
pose 90 -. :,
@Yes, Miss Mildred. Has he gone?''
"Of course he has, you foolish old
woman! Make the tea strong, Dolly,
I'm awfulIy hungry"
RolIo consumed most of the bread
and butter, however. Miss Hugo sat
down on her low chair by the fire,
drinking her tea and thinking-not of
Mr.. Briton altogether-of somebody
else, who had walked home with her
in the starlight that evening, after
she had given his sisters their music
lessons; of the contempt of those sis
ters for the music-mistress; Of the
fact that the stately mansion was
their home only till their brother mar
ried, when they must go back to the
dismal little house in the Lancashire
fens; of q certain fair, proud woman
who made Mildred's hard life harder
still by covert insults. She was think
ing Of al these things as she drank
her tea, and fed Rollo with the bread
and butter.
Dolly came in and carried off the
tea-tray, ROllo went to sleep, and
Mildred got up to go to her aunt's
room. The rest of the bunch Of roses
was lying on the ground. She picked
them up, hot tears aching in her eyes.
"PoOr little things ~ she said, touch
ing the withered petals with her dry,
feverish lips. az wonder what will be
the end"