The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-09-03

ncr IN your hurry. NOW you Can Sct WI ds
fast as you like" Leaving the girl with the
runaway pair, he drove away with his placid
ity entirely restored.
A FABLE-Two hares who were looking
entrance Of den which had been deserted by
woodchuck
~ saw it first!' exclaimed one.
mo, you didn't had my 10 eye on this
place when saw yOu with the rhc..'
"Oh come now-that's too thin. As AIN
the elder, shall take possession"
Don't be too sure As am the stronger
shall turn you out"
"Come To reflect" said the older hare, after
c:-c':''y scratching his ear, there Is no need
Of quarrel. Right is right the world over
As we are both sensible hares | think we can
come to perfect understanding"
mo doubt we COULD replied the other
"but, as there comes the fox, we will ask him
to decide between u.s."
whats all this row about" inquired the
fox as he came up.
1--WE have dispute as to which Of us is en-
titled To this vacant burrow"
"Ah ha! A case Of law! You did we'll to
call me in," grinned the fox. LET me first
inspect the disputed claim"
He disappeared down the hole, and was alb
sent 80 long that the impatient hares finally
called OUT
"HellO, yOu!"
hello yoursolfr' was the lmpudent reply
Are you down thereg"
"You bet MP
Have you decided the casey"
Long ago My decision is that when two
hares are foolish enough to quarrel over the
possession of a burrow large enough for a
whole family, the fox is entitled to take pos
session.!
MoRAL-Two neighbors who can't settle a
question of equity should call IN u lawyer.
II am very rich, my darling" she said soft
", pnnctu9ting her Sentences with soft, warm
kisses. Already have 100000 worth of 4
per cents registered in my name, and when
the leaves are turning red in the golden Octo.
Der days and the fields are laughing IN the
rich abundance OF bountiful harvest, shall
cut off the coupons. And when papa dies he
will leave me nearly 5000 900 more. Yes, my
sweetheart, am very happy GIRL" and FUR
young head nestled coutidlngly on the shout
der of the stroDg,limbed, hazel eyed young
man to whom this avOwal was made. He
looked tenderly down at the brown tresses and
the invisible net that bound them to the fair
forehead Gently lifting the beautiful face to
his, he pressed passionate kiss on the full,
red lips that seemed only made for OSCILLATION.
Turning his head away, Herbert Alnslegh
appeared for a moment to be wrapped in
thought. Then kissing Miriam with rich,
warm, photographers kiss, ne said: do
you love me, Birtiie?"
She gave answer by placing her soft white
arms around his neck, and throwing herself
madly on his SHIRT front.
do not hug so hard, darling, AN you love
me, or my colar.stud will raise a carbuncle
on the back of my neck" he said in low, mel
low tones.
ut is only the deep, passionate longing OF
my love, Herbert IL recks not of carbuncles.
But you are right. Too much pressure on the
cervical vertebra will cause an exostOsis. My
Professor of Anatomy told me that"
"And we Will be married IN the fall, my
sweet?"
"Yes, Herbert, in the rich, hazy, sensuous
days of Indian summer, when the low note of
the farmers hoy seeking the lost COW is heard
as he sits on the vine embowered stile and
blasphemes uitIl the FREELY leaves for a cool.
er spot, You must take all my money, Her.
bert; il must be yours to do as you will with
It; to attain the glorious fame that awaits you,
for i know that my loves name will some day
be known through the length and breadth Of
the land. Surely, you have an ambitlon?"
~ have" said Herbert, kissing her while
she caught her breath.
"And you will not let any false pride stand
IN the way of using my money to attain the
height you fain would reacb?"
mo, darling, will not. You sayyou have
100000 in 4 per cents. 1t is enough. To,
morrow | will act, and IN less than day my
name will be as familiar throuehouttbe world
As that of England's proud Queen"
"Oh, Herbert 'nltHt will you dor''
81 shall purchase Maud S"
Two minutes later human form tell with a
dull thud on the from, porch Of The naughty
pork-pat ker's residence. II was Herbert Aus.
leigh. The old man had fired him Oui.--FTODi
Hints to Parents" By Halstead N-ChicdgO
Tribune.
a Unique Marriage announcement.
Mr. Reynolds, of Louisville, married Miss
Matte Bruce, Wednesday night, and sailed
for Eurone Satn rray HI. 10 sa,I hy th. "a.