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HEREDITARY
SCROFULA.

A RE you aware that in your blood tho
"a faint of scrofula has a prominent
place? This is true OF every one. 1t is La
BILE at any time, on the slightest proyOcation,
to develop itself in some insidious disease.
Consumption and many other diseases arc
outgroWths of this impurity of the blood.
HOODS SARSAPARILLA has a wonderful
power over all scrOfulouS troubles, as the re-
markable testimonials We have received
Enthusiastically prove.
MEssRs. c. !. Hoop & Co: Gentlemen
= MY youngest son has always been
troubled with ScrOfulOus HumOr; sores in
his head dischaTging from his ears, and run
ming sore ON the back Of his ear for two
years; his eyelds would tester and ulcerate,
discharging so that l was obliged 10 wash
them open every morning, his eyelashes
nearly all coming OUT lie was exceedingly
dainty, most of the time eating but two slight
meals day We were unable to find any
thing that had the least effect upon him I'LL
last spring, 1876, we gave him two bottles az
Hoods SdrsdpdriUd. Hisappetite improved
at once. The back OF his ear healed
up without n scar, and not sore in his head
since = Sincerely Eys ouTSs' Nc sANronv.
No. 105 Merrlmack St., Lowell, Mass.
1--WE do not as a rule allow ourselves TO
use our editorial columns to speak of any
remedy we advertise, but we feel warranted
in saying n word for Hoods Sarsaparlla.
SarSaparllla has been known as remedial
agentfOr centuries and is recognized by all
schools of practice as valuable blood puri-
fer. It is put up In forms of almost infinite
variety, but Messrs. Hood q Co, UOwell,
Mass( who are thoroughly reliable pharma;,
cists have hit upon a remedy Of unusual
value. Certainly they have vouchers of
cures which we know to be most eXtraOr-
dinary."-Editors LolCeu Weekly Journal.
HOODS SARSAPARLLLA.
Sold by druggists Price 81; six for s5.
Prepared by q, I. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-15

Mr. Clark p Whitney was taken to the
Insane Asylum at Brattleboro on Wednesday
afternoon. He attempted to commit suicide
by cutting his throat with a pocket knife
about two weeks ago. His insanity is consid
cred at the Asylum to be of the worst type.
Tax payers who neglected paying theil
taxes into the treasurer's Office before Feb 6
now find them in the hands of the constable
to be collected with costs.
1t is important that the clerks of the
school districts should return their Registers
to the town superintendent as early as posi-
Bile after the close of their schools.
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Washington Despatch to the New York Timcs.l
The prime favorite for vice-presidcnt is un.
quostionably Secretary Lincoln, except among
the men most DESTROYS Of seeing Gen. Logan
nominated for president. II Logan is 10 be
nominated, the power of the name of Lin
coin must be lost to tho party, for the two
candidates cannot come from Illinois. The
Logan men see this, and, while they do not
disparage Lincoln, they admit that the senti-
ment, strong and natural one, exists in his
favor and that it may turn tho tide from To-
gan to some other strong man from the East,
and would, with Lincoln, make team that
would be impossible to beat Does this moan
Edmunds and Lincoln?
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HinsdaIe, NH.

Samuel Morse Smith, who died recently
at Hampton, Va, was born in Hinsdale in
1884. He was graduated from Dartmouth in
1858, aud was admitted to the bar in Iowa in
1860 Returning to Now Hampshire he en-
listed in the military service and was Second
Lieutenant of Co. ], and afterward First Lieu
tenant of Co. X, Third Regiment. From
December, 1868, to March, 1864, he was a
private in Co. q, Fourteenth Regiment, and
then, until the close of the war, he was cap.
tain in the Thirty -second United States Col
ored Regiment On the return of peace he
settled at St. Louis, where he remained until
1888, when, on account of his health, he re-
moved to Hampton, Va. In 1864 he was
married to Miss Mary S. Dickinson of Keene,
who, with two children, survives.
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Consunptlon Curel

An old physician, retired from practice, having had
placed in his hands by Fast India missionary the
formula Of simple vegetable remedy for the speedy
and permanent cure Of Consumption Bronchitis, Ca
tarrh, Asthma aud all throat and Lung Affections al
so positive and radical cure for Nervous Debility
and all Nervous Complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands Of cases, has
felt 1t his duty to make it known TO his suffering fell
lows. Acuated by this motive and desire to relieve
human suffering, / will send free OF charge to all
who desire it., this receipt, In German, French or
English with full directions for preparing and using
Sent by mail by addressing with stamp, naming this
paper, W. A. NoYEs, l49 Powers Block, Rochester n
Y. 33eow32
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WILMINGTON. VI. Feb. u. 1884

To the Windham County Reformer:-
have tried all methods that 1 could think Of to
stop the Reformor and have not succeeded yet, and
concluded to write through THE PHOENIX and see II
that would stop 1t. Some time about the middle Of
December last 1 wrote you to exchange my Windham
County Reformer and send the Franklin County in
stead. The change was not made as requested, and
one Of the first days Of January wrote you again re
questing You TO mako the change referred to In my
former letter. received postal saying you would
change the Reformer at once, Tho 18th day Of last
January had an interview with you personally at
Brattleboro. asked you why you did not make the
change in my Reformer as requested and as you as
sured me you would do. Your answer was, 81 hard
ly know why 1t has not been changed, but will to
1t at once Athat time paid you $3.50 for the Frank
lin County Reformer for year in advance and you
assured me that you would stop the Windham County
at that time. have received the Windham County
every week this year up to this date (not Friday
but generally saturday and in one instance not till
the next Tuesday, making the BrattlebOro and Will
mtngton railroad news rather stale) to get in paper
printed within 20 miles Of us when we have daily
mail have received of the Franklin County Re
former one paper, the ID day OF February, the one
Tor tho 9th day has not yet. Now will have
the goodness TO stop the Windham County Reformer
at once and II II is necessary to stop both papers In
order to stop one Of them do and you welcome
to the money paid you for the Franklin County Re-
former for one year in advance. understand there
are several more in town who in about the same
predicament that am in regard to stopping their
Reformer, and If they are not stopped soon
going to take counsel Of other editors and what
legal course we can take to stop them.
S. ROBINSON
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Secretary FOIger on Mistress Muller
and her Rights.

~ know OF nothing imperative in the roa-
son of things, in natural law, in public poll
cy or in good morals why O woman, IL she is
skilled, honest, intelligent, hardy and pru-
dent enough may not have command Of a
steam vessel and navigate it and manage and
conduct the business carried on with it. To
do that is to be master of a steam vessel.
see no reason, then, in unwritten or written
law, why Mistress Miller may not lawfully
demand an examination, and, If she prove
herself duly qualified, have license to serve
ns master Of a steam vessel. Nor is there
need of talk, pro or con, on social status or
"woman's rights" so-called Having been
put on Gods footstool by him, she has the
right TO win her bread in any moral, decent
way which is open TO any of his toiling crea-
lures She chooses to do so as the master Of
a steam vessel. 1t is an honest calling II
she is fitted for it, though clothed in skirt
rather than in breaches, she has right to
follow it, and no man should say her nay"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-15

Why don't our Republican friends, now dis
traeted between the claims of two such ''pig'
mics, "scheming politicians" and political
hucksters" as Lieut. Governor Pingree and
DIR. Nichols take the hint which our oontem-
porary so bashfully gives, and, with another
political cyclone" place this ideal states
man [Cyolone Ropes at the head of their
columns II they will only urge, they will
is willin'" though coy.
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desire to express my heartfelt thanks to tho neigh
bors and friends whose ready sympathy and assist
anco were 80 generously extended during the sickness
and at the death and burial Of my husband; 10 the
brethren Of the order Of which he a member, who
attended the funeral in body and to the sisters Of
Rebekah for the beautiful floral tribute they present.
ed May God grant that If any Of yOu are called to
pass through like experiences, friends may be found
as true and kind to you you have been to me- the
earnest wish Of MRs. J. I. TYLER.
Brattleboro, Feb. "a, 1884,
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Mr.. Poland of Vermont proposes to solve
the Mormon question by compelling every
voter, before registration, to take an oath that
he does not belong to the Church of Latter
Day Saints What will happen when the con-
stitution of the United States and the consii.
tutional untruthfulness of the Mormons are
brought to bear upon this remains to be seen.
" T. HerdM
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CLISBEE & BURNS.
Farm to Lease or for Sale.

will lease, sell below cost for part cash and part
credit the "Maplewood" or "Cutts" farm, situated
three miles north Of Brateboro village and contain
ing $40 acres Of valuable land. on the farm a
large double house and large barn with 20 stalls for
cattle aud three stalls for horses extensive sugar
orchard with sugar-house full Of wood and contain
ing evaporator, sap gatherers, 400 buckets, etc. all
ready for immediate use The barn contains large
quantity Of hrst-class hay part all Of which tho
purchaser or lessee may buy low. No better farm
be found for raising grain or hay. It Is In high cult
vation, and has about eight broken ready for
planting or sowing. Immediate possession.
y. BALEsTiER.
Brattlehnro. Feb g. 1874 6tf
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,,,-., -, TUESDAY, Feb. u, 1884.
Market Beef-Choice, 50 50R1O 90; extra 8. 6Oa9 90
quality, 0Oa4 80. '1''O
u. B,-Choice includes nothing but stalled 100
the best fat oxen. Second and third Gualty incnds
oxen and two and three year old steers ]
store Cattle-Working oxen, per pair, from 500 TO
2g. Mich Cows and Calves, 90 5sa4S. Farrow coyE
lss50. Fancy COWS, 60as0. Yearngs, 12a2O; 2 yeArs
old, l4a5O; years old, 2Ia42.
ern dressed hogs, 0aS1c.
Sheep and Lambs-ln lots, 81 so, OOa4 so each;
extra, OOa5 90; or from ~ to 5]5c per ID. Lambs
Veal Calves, 8 l-2a7 1-2 per h.
Country Hides heavy, cents per b., light cents
each. Calf SKINS l1a12c per ID.
Poultry-l0al2kc
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-15

Wendell Phllipss dead-earnest way Of fight
ing slavery was illustrated in his stereotyped
reply to those asking his terms for lecture,
which ran about as follows: 81 will como
and lecture on literary subject for 500 a
night and my expenses, on slavery for moth
ing and pay my own eXpenses.n
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HHinealurgh.

tFrom former wiudham county pastor.I
The donation visit to Rev. A. c. Field at
the parsonage Friday evening" Feb. LIST, was
a gratifying success. About lGO were pres
ent. Refreshments were provided in abund-
Ancc, after which Mr.. Field was presented
with Sll3 in money or its equivalent, and the
gathering broke up.
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Nrm advertisements.



Aah the most eminent physicians
Of any school what is the heat thing in the world for
quioing and allayiug all irritation Of the nerves and
curing all forms Of complaints giving natu-
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And they will tell you unhosltatingly
"somo form Of Hopsl"
CHAPTER /.
ASK any or all Of the most eminent physicians
''What is the best ana only remedy that be re-
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inability to retain urine and all the diseases and
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And they will tell you explicitly aud emphatlcally,
"Buchu"
Ask the same physicians
"what is the most reliable aud surest cure for all
liver diseases, dyspepsia, constipation, indigestion,
bousness, malarial fever, ague, etc." and they will
tell you
Mandrake or dandelion."
Hence, when these remedies arc combined with 9TH
ers equally valuable
And compounded into Hop Bitters, such
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yet tits
Harmless for the most fral woman, weakest invalid
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CHAPTER II.
"patienls
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Women gone nearly crazyl
From agony Of neuralgia, nervousness, wakefu-
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People drawn out Of shape from o1cruciating pangs
Of rheumatism.
Innammatory and chronic, or suffering from scrof-
ulal
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Salt rheum blood poisoning, dyspepsia Indigestion
and in fact almost all diseases frail
Nature 10 heir TO
Have been cured by Hop Bitters, proof Of which
Can be found in every ncighborhood in the known
world
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Market Reports.

NEW YORK, Feb. u. Flour-superAne westerp
and state 25Oa325; extra do, 3.7Oa65O patent Min
nesola,o. ioa6 Co. Wheat-No. winter red 11s: No /
wmte, Oal.2O. Rye, O.67a0.7lo. Barley, O74 Corn.
NO. 2iG2 Y aG3kci No. white, 6Ga66Kc Oats-No. d
ida5 III do whte 4i54al5 Butter firm state,
CHICAGO, Feb. -. Wheat-No ubicago sprtn,
W. aaGg5 q. No. Chicago spring. 0sOaO sse,'
Corn b5Aa54c. Oats, O.33. Rye, 0.5s. Barley al
NO. red fall, LOO. Corn, 5Okc. Oats, $751;. RYE.
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Prince Albert Victor, the eldest son Of
tho Prince Of Wales, has reached his DIST
year.
An official of the Pennsylvania railroad
claims that his company loses about $50, 900
a year by employees stealing tickets and SELL
ing them to scapers
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ley was at work in his carriage shop, and
while attempting TO adjust q belt, which had
run of pulley, his arm was caught by a
Rink and torn or twisted, entirely on below
tho olbou
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GIenwOOd Classical Seminary
WEST BRATTLERoRo. VT.

The Spring Term of IL weeks will begin Wednesday,
March IS. good term for study, with good classes
in those studies adapted to the wants Of those intend-
ing to teach. Board be obtained in good families
at low rates Good rooms for self-bqarding can be
had by application to the principal Those teaching
pay tuition by the week. and thus be In nearly the
entire term. few can and board In the principals
family. For other information, address the principal
II. II. SHAW.
West BrattlebOrO, Feb. 10, 1883. TIL
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Rev. Z. W. Whitney will lecture in the
Unversalist church next Monday at p. NJ.
Subject, Difficulties" All are invited
Elder j. Hemenway is expected to preach
in the chapel next Sunday at 1870 A. NJ. and
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Annie, daughter of W. II. Butterfeld,
fell from flight of stairs in the house on
Thursday afternoon, and broke her thigh
She was taken up for dead, but is now doing
wali
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New York stock and Monev VTarL.,
NEW NOnE Eoh G.-.-.---.--. !,
Roston WoolNInrLa,.

BOSTON Feb. II. There has been aquiet business
in wool this week, amounting 10 a5O O0o Inc ~
al kinds. Ohio and Pennsylvania, 36a37 for X, Xxx
ana above, 35a42 Michigan 34a35. Fine delaine asa
4lc'; No. combng, 43a45. Pulled woolP, 2Oa9sc for
common and good supers; 3Oa42 for choice eastern,
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In Orange, n. j., Jan. 81, Sarah, widow of Horace
Fowler Of COhooton, N. Y, aud daughter of Squire
Howe Zone Of the captves Of Fort Bridgeman in Yer
non, June 81, 1855, aged 80 yrs, mos.
In Brattleboro Feb, 10, Oscar A. NOyes, 80.
In Brattlehoro Feb. II, Maria R.,widow of Nathan
Tel Stearns, 60.
In Brattleboro, at the Asylum, Feb. 10, Harriet NJ
johnson, daughter Of Mrs, Esther Whitcomb OF
Keene, N. H., %.
In Jacksonville, Feb. IL, Berthe H., son OF Ahaz
Pike, 49,
In Bellows Falls, Feb, 10, Joel Porter, 70.
In Chester, Fob. 4, Mrs. VIM. w. Martin, 50
In Wilmington, Feb. 8, Mrs. A. L. Wheeler, 81
In Bridgeport, Conn, Feb 49, Oracle L., daughter
of Daniel and Carrie Mclaughlin, and granddaugh-
ter Of Willard Lindsay Of BrattleborO, aged years
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nnrIInnnrMmm

Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, Impotency Sexual
Debility cured by "Wells' Health Remover" 81.
Grea. takers are like leaky pItchers-everythlng
runs out Of them.
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Trough on COrns."

Ask for Wells "Rough on Corns.' l5c. Quick, com
plete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions
No CURE, No PAYl DR.. Lawrence's Cough Balsam,
when once used, takes the place Of all others. Sec
our advertising columns. lyI6
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Infaihe, tastoloss harmless cathartic: for fever
ishness, rcstlessness, worms, constipation. 25c.
Gratitude the least of virtues, but ingratitude is
the worst Of vices.
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Says DR.. KAuimanns great book on Disease: Iti
Causes and Home Cure with fine coored plates, Il
the best work ever published A copy will be sent
free to anybody who sends two Scent stamps TO pay
postage to A. p. Ordway & Co., Boston, Mass.
yersity,
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Rev. L. r. Drake of Mortified, Mass,
is expected to conduct Gospel services al
hotel hall Sunday evening at o'clock.
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For Sale.

CNTORE AND STOCK OF GOODS, on line Of b. 4
= W. Il. r., miles from depot % miles from Brat
eboro. Good location store new last year size GOy2s
feet; best country store in the county. Dwelling
house and barn connected Stock fresh and small;
old goods. VIII sell at bargain Good reasons for
selling. Call address for information the owner,
CHAS. c. GALE.
wardsboro, Jan. l6, 1884. $40
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Mother swans Worm syruI

II ia necessary TO try to Hurpass ones self always
this occupation ought to last as long ar life.
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PATENTS.


r. Fl. EDDY,
No. az state S., opposite RIIby, Boston,
Secures Patents In the United States also IN Great
Britain France, and other foreign countries. Copies
of the claims OF any Patent furnished by RENTING
one dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington
No Agency in the United States possesses superior "a
oilites for obtaining Patents GseeTtdining the pat
eHtabiRty Of iRUentions. r. II. EDDY,
Solicitor Of Patents.
TESTIMONIALS.
al regard Mt. Eddy as one of the most capable aud
SUCCESSFUL practitioners with whom have had official
intercourse. CHAs MASON, Commissioner OF Patents
"InVentors cannot employ person more trustwor
thy, or capable Of securing for them an early
and favorable consideration at the Patent Once.
EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioned Patents"
Boston, Oct. 10, 1870.
r. H. EDDY, Esq.-Dear Sir; You procured for
me, in 1910, my hrst patent. Since then you have
acted for and advised me in hundreds of cases. and
procured many patents, reissues and extensions.
have occasionally employed the best agencies in New
York, Philadelphia and Washington, but still give
you almost the whole of my business In your line
and advise Others to employ you. Yourstruly,
GEORGE DRAPER.
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Sc. AIbanS Butter Market.
c, ST. ALBANs, Feb. IA.
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Births.
@arrtages

In Londonderry, Feb. Il, a son to Mr.. and Mrs.
John Wiley.
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ptaths.

In Bellows Falls, Feb. 10, by Rev J. N. Emery, Eu-
gene II. streeter to Estella NJ, Baker.
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eHDecOratiVe Art. Explicit directions for
every given with the Diamond Dyes. For
dyeiug Moses, Grasses. Eggs Ivory Hair, &c. lOc.
Druggists keep them. Wells, Richardson a Co., Bur
UnRtou, Vt,
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good name at home is tower Of strength abroad.
Ten times as much Hoods Sarsaparilla used in Lowell
Of any other.
He hath a good judgment that rclleth not wholly
upon his own.
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We can hardly learn humility and tenderness
enough except by suffering.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-21
CHAPTER XVII.

The house was soon a blaze OF hight,
and carriage after carriage deposited at
the door its living freight, which filled
those spacious halls with radiant and
dazzling crowd.
One group after another came up to the
head of the room and made their greet
ings, and were introduced to Clare whose
loYeliness riYeted all eyes.
Miss jamie Thompson came IN leaning
on the arm of Mr.. Morse, whose simple,
inexpensive face and boorish manners
seemed to strike Mrs. HOughtOn with
something akin to horror. The idea OF
having such a coarse, rough specimen
among her guests was dreadful. EntlreIy
devoid of mental or moral qualifications
his face bore the stamp of the want of
them. Miss jamie had drilled him before
thew entered, telling him she expected to
do the talking and he must not interrupt
her. As soon as her eyes rested on Clare
she was smitten with envy at her rlch
and rare costume. She had expected to
see her magnifcently arrayed, but had
not counted on anything 50 recherchG'
Il congratulate you, Mrs. Houghton'
on having SUCH brilliant crowd here to
NIGHT. You have drawn together all the
beauty and fashion of the city" Turn
inc to Clare she said: "YOu must feel
quite out of place, Clare, in such
crowd"
sit would be strange if she should con-
slider herself out of place." said Mrs.
Houghton, EFwhen she constitutes the
main attraction Of the circle. / am afraid
half the young men in town will eXecrate
me for this very party, for she is breaking
everybody's heart"
Miss jamie passed on as if to give place
TO others, but in reality too enyious OF
Glare to be willing to stay to hear her
praised.
sIIf had known that country friend OF
yours was such a spiteful thing" said
1 Mrs. Houghton, 81 would not have III
vited her here; and then to come with
| such a fright of beau. 1t is enough &c
| give one the Mysteries TO look at MN.
1 Others soon claimed her attention,
! and the crowd grew denser and gayeT.
Late in the evening, among the last i
! enter, came Mr.. lie Verrier and hl'
mother. She was lady past middle life
bearing the marks of refined and gentl'
nature. and of high culture as well, anC
very evidently proud OF her son on whose
arm she was leaning. She seldom JolnCl
in fashionable circles, and more rarely at
tended gay parties, but had come out to
night TO matTonize her young friend, Mis-
| Gordon. who entered with her, escorted
by a young man of pleasing face an'
! manners.