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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-07-14
TAKING IN SOME OF THE BOYS.
A TenderfOOt Beats Some Of the Old.
Timers at their FavOrite Games.


Receiver Waters, of the HALEY
Land Office, is ''tenderfoot," that is,
he recently came west from his home
in Eastern Kansas, but he is any,
thing but "fresh." Some of the boys
found this out, last night, to their cost.
He dropped into the Kansas Head
quarters, last evening, and some one
there, looking for soft thing, pro.
posed game of pool. Mr.. Waters
acquiesced, and in less than half an
hour made "pool'' six times without
''bursting" once. A game of "cut-
throat" was next played, and Mr..
Waters won three straight games,
when some one tackled him to plav
poker. Mr.. Waters had never played
much, but after having the mysteries
of the game, as played in the West,
explained to him, he agreed to "staud
in" for just half an hour, win or lose.
The cards were dealt, and the very
first hand he stood pat and raked
down sl2 pot on king high. The
Boys said they had engagements
elsewhere, and if Mr.. Waters would
excuse them just now, they would see
him again.
Sob, very well!'' said Mr.. Waters;
1.-THE time isn't up, but ! don't mind
quitting, If it'll oblige you. You see,
| only played for fun. But perhaps
there Is some game you can play?"
Then, turning to a friend, Mr..
Waters added, with a sly wink:
''rhese 49-ers mustn't think they know
everything. To be sure, we haven't
all been millionaires, back in Amerikv,
and lost it all and made it back a
lozen times; but we know u thing or
two; we have fine school-houses and
church.steeples that pierce the hea.
vens, and few railroads, and some
newspapers, and we have learned
'ometh'ng during the past 20 years
We have learned something"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-07-14
THE NEW COURTHOUSE.
The Contract Signed, and Work to be
Begun Next Monday.

The contract for the building of
the courthouse was signed this after
noon, and Horace G. Knapp, the con-
tractor, intends to break groun! for
the foundation next Monday morning,
as he proposes to rush the work with
all possible energy.
The County Commissioners went up
on the bench to the public block this
morning and located the site. The
courthouse will be on the half.block
bounded by Croy and Walnut streets,
First avenue, and the alley between
First and Second avenues, will stand
80 feet back from either street, and
will be surrounded by trees and
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-07-14
SMITHS SPRINGS.
Ono OF the Owners or the Arkansas Hot
Springs Wants Them--What He will
DO If He Gets Them.

O"C VI tut VWucTS vi Tue Arkansas Hot
Springs Wants Them --What He will
DO If He Gets Them.
w. P. Walsh, one Of the owners OF
the Arkansas Hot Springs. came here
couple of days ago to look at Smiths
Hot Springs with view of purchas-
ing. He went out to the springs.
took bath, drank of the water, then
asked J. l.. &. Smith how much
would he sell for? MIR. Smith said he
would sell for $4,000. MIR. Walsh
wanted the refusal of the property for
60 days, but Mr.. Smith thought he
had better not bind himself, as some
one else might want it in the mean
time.
Mr.. Walsh thereupon left and ,e-
turned to town. Yesterday evening
he took the train for the East. But
before leaving he wrote Mr.. Smith a
note, saying that if he wanted to sell
and would give him 20 days from the
date OF posting the letter, he could
address him at the Arkansas Hot
Springs.
Mr.. Smith probably replied to the
letter to-day, giving Mr.. Walsh TO-
day option. 1t is therefore probable
that the springs will soon change
hands.
Mr.. Walsh said, while here, that if
he bought the springs property he
would Immediately build large hotel
and several cottages at the springs,
that he would lay out the grounds as
a park and garden, and that he would
build a line of street railway from the
corner of Main and Croy streets to the
springs.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-07-14
Making a Useless Point.

Patrick O'Brien and Robert Nor.
gan, arrested for horse stealing, and
now on trial in the District Court, pu,
in plea that the stealing of the
horses was done in Ada County, and
therefore that Alturas County had nc
jurisdiction: They will discover that
Alturas will take jurisdiction, and this
will do for them. The horses stolen
were owned by Jas. b. Peck and Jas.
II. kyner, railroad contractors. Dis.
trict Attorney Bruner, assisted by
Judge Brearley, is making the situa-
ton interesting for the thieves.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-07-14
A GOOD FRIEND.
That Shows Vein Of Rich Ore s. Feet
Wide.


A mine called the Friend, owned by
the Solace Company, and 1000 feet
away from the Solace mine, near vi.
emma, over which a trail has been
travelled three years without ANYTHING
being found until recently, has devel-
oped into bonanza. Mr.. ChiIds. the
Superintendent, having noticed the
ore on the surface which by every one
else was considered only float, and
passed over as such, believed it to be
ore in place, and four days ago set
miners at work on the ground. Night
before last the miners had cut run
across the ore. body SIS feet, all in ore,
and assaying into the hundreds, and
the ore-boly was not yet crossed.
This is the biggest ore. showing on the
surface found anywhere since the Gus
ter mine was discovered.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-07-14

ketchum is now trying to get up a
railroad boom, and, like Boise City, to
build road of her own il the o. s..
l.. continues to deny her line direct.
kumors are as thick as blackberries
of various parties who have been fig
uring on the extension from HALEY
to ketchum, but rumors float as read
lily as ttistles grow.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-07-14
Guns, RevOlvers aud Ammunition.

l.. Schrcpel. a practical gunsmith,
has opened gun store and, in CON
nection, a general repair shop, next
door TO L. II. Jones's bank. my24
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-07-14
Browns Blackberry and Ginger

Has cured more cases OF Diarrhna.
Dysentery and Summer Complaint
than any other remedy in America.
Tested for twenty years. Always
safe, sure and reliable.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-07-14

The Northwestern Forwarding Co.
VIII! pay the highest price in cash for
ore, immediately after samp'ing.
j3ml JNo. d. RITTER, Agent.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-07-14
THE DISTRICT COURT.
rwenty.Sixth Judicial Day--Saturday
1u1v "a

July II.
The People VS.. F. c. Lewis, defen-
dent.-Sentenced to three years at
hard labor in the Territorial Prison. on
conviction of grand larceny.
The People VS., Charles Young.
Time of sentence postponed to
July Is.
Edwin NJ. Otto BartscA admitted
to either snip.
The People VS.. Patrick O'Brien and
Rob- TT Morgan on charge Of grand
lar,eny.-Trial in progress.
IN CHAMBERS.
In the matter of contempt Of Mat
thew Graham, Jr., and Hugh Cara,
the Court rendered its decision to. day.
to the effect that each of the parties
named be fined $40 and costs, and
that the defendant, M. Graham, ST..
be imprisoned in the county Jail until
the restraining order heretofore is
sued is complied with, and the order
was complied with immediately.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-07-14

Don't forget it. Coffin Brothers
have the largest and only complete
stock of hardware on Wood River. ;l2
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-07-14
Chicken Dinner.

Chicken dinner at the Nevada Chop
House tomorrow Sunday, at 4
o'clock p. IN. it'll
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-07-14
Bacllp. the Tailor.

Bache, the tailor, is still in the field,
and can be found at his clearinghouse
office, up stairs. no.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15
A Chicago Editors Trowsers.

An editor In Chicago recently ordered
n pair OF trowsers from n tailor. On try
ing them on they proved 10 be several
inches too long. IL being late on satur-
day night the tailor's shop was closed, and
the editor took the trowsers TO his wife
and asked her to cut them OF and hem
them over. The good lady, whose DINNER
had perhaps disagreed with her, brusq'iely
refused. The same result followed an ap-
plication TO the wife's sister and the eldest
daughter. But before bedtime, the wife,
relenting, took the pants, and cutting OF
six inches from the legs, hefnmed them
UP nicely and restored .hcm TO the closet.
Half an hour later her daughter, taken
with compunction for the unfllial conduct,
took the trowEers and, cutting Of six
inches. hemmed aud replaced them. II
nally the sister-in-law felt the pangs Of
conscience, and she, too, performed an
additional surgical operation on the gar
mcnt. VIXEN the editor appeared at break
fast Sunday morning, the family thought
a Highland chleitain had arrived.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15

"No, sir; tramps. Dreadful looking
they spokc-hc is 4 splendid dog-beauti-
full"
"Hes Ah-well-it's good thing he
didn't take hold of one of them. Thcreu
have been a fine surgical case prepared for
me, in no time. But how did he happen
TO he out? Cnmuzzled, too. l remember,
now. All my fault"
81 guess he must have been left out TO
take care Of me, doctor"
"Ain't | glad Of it, though! Now, Miss
Lee. YOU must step right into my buggy
and let me carry you home. rsar, 20
home, sir.'
He turned TO obey, but small, white
hand was on his head rs he did so.
ssGood dog, Tsar; thank You, sir."
1t was odd, indeed, bur something in that
remark seemed aiped at the dog; anu I"
must have hit him, too, by tho proud way
OF his walking of; but some Of il went fur
thcr. The young physician assisted Percio
into the buggy, and drove away; and u
WAS ouite distance around the corner OF
the main road that they passed dimiy
discernable and quite hrcathlcss group
that leaned against fence. Nobody 60
ing by in buggy could have heard them
mutter:
s'Tell We what, boys, that was the aw-
fullest dog | ever seem"
"Gucss we won't try that there ROAD
agin tonight He's loose"
"All them sort o dogs has got to be
killed off, or the roads won't be sale
Perhaps, but mt that moment TSar was
rc-entcring his own yard, for he went
straight back To his quarters. lie stool
for moment turning over his empty muH-
zle with his paw, and then lay heavily
down. lie thought he understood the en-
tire matter now.
"Hcbcr Gorham knew that that young
lady would be In need of me. It's All
right, but doubt IL did my whole duty.
Unmuzzlcd, too. \ lost opportunity!
As to the tramps, yes, but not rs to all
other parts Of his performance. lie hardly
knew how II aftcrward came to pass, but
before long he discovered that he had
formed habit Of going down to the cove
with Perce Lee, to sec her take sketches
of islands, trees, waves, cows, AMI other
matters and things, aud of remaining Till
Uebcr Gorham, Jr., NJ. d., came To take
his place, with or without buggy. lie
failed fully TO understand the business
until another sort OF day arrived, when
he found himself called upon, first, To at
tend wedding by special invitation OF
Pcrcie Lee; and then TO recognize her rs
permanent addition to his own house
hold at the old Gorham homestead. lie
agreed to do l.. lie had liked that young
woman from the first time hc saw hor.
And so, to tell the truth, had his master.
| atlantic Monthly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15
Uuc,c Rcmus on COurtshiP.

al know'd n nlgger one time" said
Uncle Remus, after pondcring moment,
"w'a. tuck a notion dat lie want bait or
simmons, en- dc mo- wat dc notion tuck
Jim de mo- wat he want um, en- bimeby
hit look lax he des natally crb'ccdz ter
have um. lie want dc simmons cn dar
dcy is in de tree. lie mouf water, Ell Oar
hang de simmons. Now, den, wat do
dat niger do? Wen you Ell me en dish
yer chile yer wants simmons we goes out
ell shakes lie tree, Ell ef dcyer good ch
ripe. down dey comes, en ef 1cycr good
and green, dar dey stays. But dis yer
yuthcr Niger, he too smart fer dat lie
dcs tuck'n tuck he stan uLd' de tree, en-
he open he mouf, he did, en- wait fer de
simmons ter drap in dar. Dey aii''t none
drap in yit," continued Uncle Rcmns,
gently knocking the cold ashes out of his
pipe; zen " ats mo- dey ain't none gwlnc
ter drap in lar. Dat des zackly de way
wild Brer Jack YER. bout marryin' he
STAN dar, he do, en- he hol' bofc hans
wide open Ell lac speck le gal gwihe ter
drap right spang in nm. Man want gal,
he des got ter grab 'er--dat's wat. Dey
may squall en- dey may huttcr, but hut
tern en- squaIlin' amt done no damage
Wit cz knows un, Ell faint gwinc ter.
Young chaps kin make great 'niraiion
bout gals, but wen dey gifts ole .ez 10
dev 'ull know dat folks Is folks, en- wen
it come ter bein' folks, de wimmen aunt
got none de vantage er de men. Now
dat's des de plain up ell down tale l'm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15

The Stranger.
AN EASTERN LEGEND.

An aged man came late to Abraham's tent.
The sky was dark, and all the plain was bare;
He asked for bread; his strength was well-nigh
spent;
His hageard look implored the tenderest care
The food was brought He sat with thankful
eyes,
But snake no grace, nor bowed he toward the
east.
safe-sheltered here from dark and angry skies,
The bounteous table seemed royal feast.
But ere his hand had touched the tempting fare'
The Patriarch rose, and, leaning on his rod,
"Stranger." he said, "dost thou not bow IN
prayer?
Dost thou not fear dost thou not worship
Code"
He answered, NAY" The Patriarch sadly
said:
Thou hast my pity. Col Eat not my bread" !"
Another came that Wild and fearful night.
The fierce winds ragged, and darker grew the
sky;
But all the tent was filled with wondrous light,
And Abraham knew the Lord his God was nigh.
..Where is that aged man ?" the Presence said,
THAT asked for shelter from the driving blast?
Who made thee master Of thy Masters bread :?
What right hadst thou the wanderer forth to
cast?"
"Forgive me, Lord" the Patriarch answer
made.
With downcast look, with bowed and tremb-
ling knee.
"Ah me the stranger might with ME have
staid.
But, O my God, he would not worship Thee"
"I've borne him long" God said, "and still l
wait:
Could thou not lodge him one night in thy
gate? ?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15
The GOLDEN
OPPORTUNITY
OF THE SEASON.
GREAT BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS.
GRAND ARRIVAL OF OUR
NEW SPRING STOCK.

We have now open for your inspection care,
fully selected and very desirable assortment OF
elegant new styles for The Spring of iooo. Dress I
Goods. new spring styles, and said 10y all to be
extremely pretty aud desirable. great effort
has been made to have this department complete
and attractive We have them at 10, II, IL, ~,
25 80 cents up to the best in all coors and styles
We have complete line OF Black Goods. our
45. cent Cashmeres can't be beat. In
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15

Trunks, Valises, Umbrellas, Gossamers
and Gents Furnishing Goods, at
"Rock Bottom Prices.
We treat sll alike, and pay particular attention
10 children who are sent TO US by their parents
We mean what we say, and do not say more than
we mean 10 carry out.
Although 'The Little Man" does not blow 80
loud as some of the larger folks they feel him Qf
they don't hear him), for he Is wide awake and
stili ahead.
His line of Mems Wear cannot be excelled, and
the prices within the reach OF all. Give him
cali and save money. Don't forget the place.
VI. EINSTEIN,
"Tbe Little Man Around the Corner"
No. 3 Y. Potomac st., Hagerstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15

"No,p said the wounded man asCthe
doctor bound up the lacerated fngers.i"i
don't mind the pain, but what troubles me
is the thought that my name will appear
in the paper in an item headed, t'iie Nom
KEYED with Buzz Saw.'.s ls31i'iai
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15

The Richmond night express train
struck negro walking on the track, who
got glimpse Of theIocomotive's headlight
just before being landed In the woods a
dozen or two yards from the road line.
His first conscious WORDS were: Ser dc
Lords sake, boss, who frow DAT lantern
at me2n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.

rTNHE undersigned would inform the Ira,UT traxSr-
ing public that he has opened RI IhSI-
CLASS HOTEL on Main street, Shephetos,
town, where good accommodations can ne had
for man and beast on reasonable teths- ne
has q good sample room on the nrst "ooi''
the use Of commercial travellers
MAJOR HENRY HAGAN.
June 'SS-ff
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15
COAL! COAL!!

lam now fully prepared to furnish all
| kinds of the very best quality of coal.
Red and White Ash, Nut. Stove, and Egg;
also Cumberland Lump and Run of Mine
Guarantee quality and'priees to be as
good and low as can be bought. All orders
left at the store or warehouse will receive
prompt attention. Your orders solicited.
G.. L. HODGES.
Sept. 80, 1882 u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15

A sleepcr is one who sleeps, sleeper 70
also a place where sleeper can sleep,
and sleeper Il, too, a thug over which
runs the sleeper in which the sleeper
sleeps, so that the sleeper ia the sleeper
sleeps while the sleeper runs on the
sleeper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15
GENTS FURNISHING DEPARTMENT,

Our Gents Furnishing Department is by far
uIore complete than this town has ever known
and embraces white and colored shirts, OF which
the celebrated and we'll known Diamond" lakes
the lead, Underwear, Collars and Cuffs, Hand.
kerchiefs. and Neck wear. Our stock OF Gents
Scarfs, Ties and Bows is as complete as you could
wish it, IL s 500 utterly too too
We are here to stay, and by fair dealing ana
popular prices we hope to reach and hole the
trade of the intelligent and economical buyers oil
this community. During the coming scason,
and at all future times, ii will he our aim to
supply our trade with everything new and desir-
able Us fast as it is put upon tue market. By
strict attention to the needs Of our patrons and
close study of the goods in our line we hope 10
keep constantly on hand II we'll selected assort-
ment from which We shall be able to meet your
wants in such way that you will patronze MS
again and again. We keep at the front! we
DEFY competition We guarantee satisfaction
We hope to see you soon! Thanking our many
friends and customers, one and ALL Tor their past
liberal patronage and support, and promising
our very best efforts to merit such favor5 as you
shall see fit to bestow in the future, we remain
sincerely yours,
H. G.. BERRY q co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15
BLACK SILK

we defy competition. Dress Ginghams in eie.
CANT styles and patterns. Domestic Ginghams al
Z, s, and 10 cent?. In bleached and brown Mns-
lin we take the lead; 5, 6, and cents, mp to The
beet. In sheeting and bed ticking we can give
You anything you want Crash for towels, 5, .,
g. and 10 cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15
IN KID GLOVES

we take the lead and intend to keep it up Black
Mosquetaire only SO cents. colored do IS cents,
81 and sl.25, Genuine Jouvin, Shook Foster
patent only 81; 8 and button do. in all shaces
and at all prices. In Corsets we can't be beaten
by apy. will give you good corset for so cents
up to the best. In Ladies', Childrer's and Mems
Hose at any price you may ask for. Ladies' Hose
5, 10, l6 and % cents up to the best. Mems Hall
Hose for cents up. Our stock OF buttons Is
complete, all styles, shapes and prices. WIN
yiv: you l2 dozen buttons for 3 cents. Ladies,
Mems and Childrcn's HaDdkerchiefs in all colors
and at all Drces.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15
WHITE GOODS.

Our White Goods Department is better than
the town has ever known. In white and colored
quilts we have good assortment.
In mems and boys CASSlMERES we are all
O. K. Cottonades at l21S, 10, Is, 20, aud 25 cts.
Iu Kentucky Jeans we defy the mrn that made
them We have them from 10 cents ITO the best.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15
Murder i'm Clothing.

"The Little Man around the Corner" has siaught-
cred the prices In
Clothing, Boot, Shoes, Hats, Trunks
and Gents Furnishing Goods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15
Notion Department.

Our Notion Department is complete. In Ham
burg Edges, Laces and Trimmings of all kinds,
we have the largest stock in Martinsburg and at
prices that cannot be beaten.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15
The Entler Hotel,

SHEPHERDSTowN. WEST VIRGINIA.
Mr. B. F. GRAVES, formerly proprietor of the
Valley House. Is now running the Eutler Hotel,
and also retains number of good rooms in the
Valley House, which is directly opposite, all per.
SONS being boarded at the Entler Hotel. Special
accommodations for commercial travellers. All
persons who wish to spend the summer months
in a pleasant and comfortable manner can do so
by stopping at this ho.el. A first class livery in
connection with the hotel, and reduced rates viii
be given TO the guests. Also has boats FOR hire
for the accommodation OF fishermen. few
bass are still being caught 10 the Potomac weigh
ing from five to seven pounds.
B. +. GRAVES.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15

ON hand for the spring crops the old reliable
(DZe!Ts Ammoniated Bone Superphosphate
OF Lime, standard and permanent fertilizer.
,yeII adapted TO the corn crop. For sale by
J. :. MELVIN, Duffields.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-15
Our Ready Made Department

is complete, and cannot be equaled in guam
tity, quality, price or style. We have suits for
the children from years old up, and mems in
ayf fra asiz I'm
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
HUGGING A GIRL.
What a Nice Young Lady Thinks
Abeut the Prepriety Of it.

From the Jacksonville fla Times.
We were a very numerous party
upon the front steps and piazza of q
residence uptown the other evening
and some of the giddy things were
having a pretty jolly time Of it.
Amid a chorus Of pretty laughs and
screams from 3 luttering brood upon
the steps a bass voiced youngster
drawled:
'sLook at Miss Lena: she's having
a good time; Ned's got his arm
around her."
why, Jack, how dare you say so!
It's no such a thing" cried the half
merry, half indignant Lena.
If that is what you are doing"
said an elder and quite staid young
lady, speaking from the piazza, lyon
had better come up here and sit,
Miss Lena"
"Hs, ha, hai" screamed q dozen
voices; lyon want to get into her
place; you wouldn't mind a little Of
that hugging business yourself"
"No," said Miss Prudence, decid-
edly. II would never allow ayoung
gentleman to put his arm around me.
"Notif you were engaged to him."
"No, not even if / was engaged"
land he loved you and you loved
him."
"No, indeed never"
Miss Eva" said Jack, addressing
8 very Independent, practical and
pretty maiden Of eighteen, who sat in
q rocker in the very center Of the
piazza, show is that? If you loved
. man dearly and he loved you, and
you we're engaged, wouldn't you lei
him put his arm around you if he
wanted to-"
Miss Eva spoke. Though bel
manner was airy, her voice indicated
that she was speaking her genuine
downright sentiments.
"Well, I'll tell you," she said, 'i1
I had known the young man a long
time, and he liked me very much
and I liked him, and we were engag
ed-and if-if l was dead surf Of
him-I'd let him slap his arm roune
me in q minute-and just as much a
he wanted to. / think I would rath
er expect him to do it"
s'Hurrah for Miss Eva" cried al
the voices at once, and in general bill
arity Ned did ''slap bis arm righ
roundr-Niss Lena, and she boxed hi
ears and pushed him down the steps