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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-07

Arhsnsas voted for Congreesmen.
In 1854 ArsaU SIS gave Cleveland y 927 votes I;
Blaine, so s91: Butler, 1877. Present ConSIes
men: Democrats,
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II gives Harrison forty .eight ms.

Eight towns and wards in New Jersey
give c eVels1d, 5l17; Harrison, 1914;
Fax, 80. The same wards snd towns Y
s+ gave Cleveland, 454O; Blaine, 1919;
81. John, 176.
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WISCONSIN

Visor sin elected stake officers, Legislature
ana Congressman.
Ihe vote in 1894 gave Cleveland JIG i59;
Blaine, l6l,l57; BuEler, 1898; St. John 1876.
Present CUngressue -: Democrats, ! Repub
LCap, 5.
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LOUISIANA,

Louisiana elected corgressmen Louis,ar q
IN lSSi gave Cleveland e. $40, Blaine 1853
Present congressman: Democrs ST..
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rHx FosT SMITH VOTE,
Special to the Gazette.

Special 70 the Gazette.
FORT SMITH, AEK Nov 6 More than
the usual interest Was shown IN the elec-
ton TO-DAY, although everything psssed
quietly. TIE vote of this city is. Cleve-
land, 1912: Harrison. S7l, 3 slight IN
crease ever the vote Cast Gt
the state election IA September.
Rcaers, Democrat, for CGpcrasF,
recei7ed 1868; McCrscker, Uricn
LABOR, SOP R5surCs iram the raDa'dtsE
@: the county SHOW thai Clevslsnd las
carried 1t by B rl8loTity CT 1850 vo.es.
Racers mi Yi'y Will D. sbt at 400 in
tne county prsclrc's. MsCIaclea ran
neck and neck VITA HArTiaon.
R.larDs coming in very slowly. LATHE
Rock gives Harrison > majoeitg CT 1871.
Can get nothing from the state tonight
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DEsMoINEs, Iowa, Nov. eighty
precincts OF lows: Harrison l2,2SI,
Cleveland S1s2, EIsk 100.
DIS MoINEa, IA 81, Nov. 6-The polls
closed 81 $3.50 O'Clock p. m. with q very
lsrge vote. Harrison will run conside1s-
bly, ahead OF the state ticket In this vicin-
itE. Rsilrosd men generally voted fer
the Democratic Railroad Commissioners
Several Democrats OF this city were ST.
rested for distributing sperious ballots.
One hundred precincts in Iowa give
Harrison 1871, Cleveland 9771, Fisk
|alG.
Ten precincts give Jackson. R republican
Secretary OK State, 1925; McHenry,
Dsmocrst, 1877; a net REPUBLICAN gain
over 1886 Of 81 votes.
0ae hundred xnd sixty precincts give
Harrison %. 1913, 16. 1928.
Two hundred precincts give Harrison
81, 5G5; Cleveland, 20 079.
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CINCINNATI, OsIo, NV. Two hun
dred and thi.tyssix precincts OF OHIO
give net Democratic gain OF 1868
CINCINNATI, OHIO, NV. farce hua-
dyed end fifteen precincts give G net
D2nr cratic gain OF 1913; total vote,
l1,1G0.
CINCINNAII, OHIo, Nov. Cover Sc
per cent. of the registered vote in Clucln-
natl was polled to-day, comparison Of
which is made with the Governors vote
in 1887, when FoTsker's plurality WAS
29 424. There are 23s wards and pre-
c!ncts in the state. Nineteen precincts
show net Democratic gain of 1918.
The vote IN Covington shows = heavier
majority for John G. Carlisle than he has
ever had before. His election Is claimsd
IS secure.
The Democrats corcede Hamilton
county, with the possible exception Of
enc candidate.
SKY precincts in Cincinnati give Hsr-
risou II .Sl7; Cleveland, 9435. The city
having been red!stric!ed, taere can be no
comparison. There are lGs pr ecincts in
the city.
Three hundred and fty-hva precincts
givs ret Democrssic gain of 1920. The
Republicans claim both Congressman
from Cincinnati.
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maryland.

Maryland voted for Cunzre.eman. In 1851
Maryland gave Clevelsnn 9S.932, Blaine s5.e99,
Builer 53l, St John 2;s4. P4esept Congress
men: Democrats, ); Republicans, l.
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OREGON

Oregon elected nothing but Presidential
electors. In 1854 the vote stood: Cleveland,
"a e0i; Blsine, &c Sc: Butl.r, T26; ct. John 1872
Present Congressman: Republican /.
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DKTRo1T, Mich, Nov. G.-Fliteen
towns and p-ecfocts in Michigan outsioe
Detroit, give HazTison 2ts3, CgaVelsna
1887. TIE same towns IL 1884 gave
Blaine 1922, Cleveland 2918.
One hundred snd seventy one precincts
IN tire lover peninauls alive Hsrrjs"c,
1884; Clevelapd, 25 St9; Fisk, 1927
Toe same towns ia 1885 gave Blaine, 28,-
1913; Cleveland, q, $40.
Ons hundred erd seyentg-one toEn-
ships in the lower peninsrlsr OF Michig Al
show q Rspubl,csA gain & $685..
Thirty-niue towns in Micbigsn givs
Harrison GIS6; Clsve!snd, 5Sl6. Tha
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ALABAMA.

In addition to Preside ntIal electors, Alabama
voIec on for Cong e,.Inen yesIefday.
IN 1894 alabama gave cleveland So 95l yote5 /;
Blaine, 80, sci; Butter, S73; -. JOhn, 6i2. Pres
eLt Congressmen: d mocrats, IA
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RHODE ISLAND.

Rhode Island elected congressman. 1, l-sk
the vote stood Cleveland 1851, Blaine 1880,
Butler 422, st. John 92S
Present Congressman: Republicans, .
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CONNECT CUT.

Connecticut ected state officers, Legislature
ana Congressman.
In 1854 Connecticut gave Cleveland 61,l9),
Z line 65 92S But er loss, St John 1905.
Present Congrcssnen: Democrats,3 ); Re-
publican l.
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ST. PAUL, Mum Nov. 6.-Twenty
towns In MIDues0ts oulside of Sc. Paul: :
HsrTisor, 1851; Cleveland, 1925; FISK,
260.
SeVenty-one towns AID precincts in
miEnesots, including thirtY-fys precincts
in st. Paul and fifteen ip MinnesppH
give Harrison 10. 422; Cleveland, 9 AGO;
Fiek, 69G.
The 81. Paul Globe has special from
Minnesota intics.ipg the election CT .
Democratic Governor by loco plurality.
E'gaty three prsciacts give Harrison
SS,t5 Cleveland, 1G,022.
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Scattering returns from al districts are
sufficient to show soIid Democratic
delegation 20 Congress. Flsveland's
mslogity will be ss lsTge Sc il 1881.
The Democrats claim tina state by 30,-
eco, and all Congressman.
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VIRGINIA..
VIRGINIA elected Conqressmen.

Virginia elected ConRressmen.
In lSSt Virginia gave Cleveland l45, 49,
Blsine, 1879 356; ST. john, l5s.
Pr sent Congressmen: Democrats, 3; Repub-
licsns, 6. Independent Republican, l.
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The Baltimore Sun SAYS Clevelsnd's
nsjoriiY in Maryland is 5000.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-07

CINCINNATI, OsIo, Nov. "A Demo
cratic Congressman was gained in the
Eighth Kentucky district.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-07

1.-THE States elected Presidential electors
Tuesday, November 6. The eleetors chosen
wis NEE. at their respective state capitals
wednesday,, December 3, and cast their ballots
for the President and Vice-PresideDt of the
uni ed states
New YORK elected Governor and Lieutenant
Governor, Legislature Congrestmen.
In 1894 New York gave Cleveland 563 .l54
vote; Blaine, go Cos: Botler, l6 1874; st. John.
- Ole Present Congressmen: Democrats, IS;
Republican, l9.
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EEW JER SEY,

New jersey eleotsdL gi.iature spd Congress
Tuen. In sS4 New Jersey gave CleVelgnd ~
I9S Blaine, 1913 $40; Batter. 1895; i. john, 6l59
Present congressman: Democrats, q hepup-
Hcans, 5.
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MICHIGAN.

Michigan elected state ofleers, s2islsturs
end C3Dg-essmen. In 1884 Michigan gave
Cleveland l49 S35. Blaine 1869, Baslar AZ 2i3,
s.. Jcb Is 4t3 Pre- eat CongrGssmen: DsmO
,cra.s, 81 Republicans, 6
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VERMONT,

and Congressman.
Ia lsStVeImont gave Cleveland Il $751; Blaine,
SO 5l4; Butler. SIS -. John 1852.
Present Conglessmen; Republicans.
TIE returns show Isrgs Republican
gain over 1884.
S-vsnly- i've towas give Harrison 49,
9IS; Gleye!snd, 6S78; FISK, 565 TIE
same to~na ia 1854 gave Blaine 1896,
Cleveland, 1889; 81. john. 7+O; Butler,
292.
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NEWARK, n. j, Nov. G-The FRS!
ward OF Newark gives Cleveland 932;
Harrison, 1886; Fisk, 20.
TRENTON, n. J., Nov. 6.-The Damo-
crats eject nine out OF ten assemblymen
in New jersey.
Camden City, n. j., gives Hsrrlsol Q
plursli1y OF 2700. 8 Republican gain OF
500.
Railway in 1884 gave Cleveland Q ma-
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MINNESOTA.

Minnesota elected sta,e oftic rs, Legislature
and Congressman. In 1854 Minusscta gave
Cleveland 1914. Blaine Iii 1928, Butler 1888, St.
Jonn 1884. Present Corgressnen: Democrats,
3; Repu ol;Cans, Z.
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KENTUCKY.

Kentucky elected STATE iii ;ers, Legislature
and Copgressmen. Ia 1884 Kentucky gave
Cleveland 152964, Blaine lts,i22, Butler 1893, st
John $3.50.
present Congressman; Democrats; Repab
licans 3.
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ARKANSAS.

TwentY-three precincts give Harrison,
2O77; CleVelsud, 1873.
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OHIO.

Ohio elected Secretary CT State and congress
meu. In 1857 OHIO toT q vornor gave Demo
cTais So 2l5 vote Repub lean $50. 534, Prohlbl-
tlun q. 80, Greer bacf 2l,7ll.
Present congressman: Democrats 6, Repub-
lIcans Is.
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Rhode Island complete retIrns gives
Harrison 21,9GS, Cleveland 1889, Fisk
1876.
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Cleveland carries the cityo' Alexaldri
By 1i2 majority. Aenew, R publicsn,
for Congress, has 81 m 'ritg. The
county gives Republican nsjoritv.
Lvrch1urg gave D mocratic majority
OF 26e against les iD 1881
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MAINE.

Maine elected praai5en, tel elaotorq. In l5:4
Maine gave Clevel ind D. l40. Blaine Y 205, But
Ter 1888 ST. John $50.
Present Congressman: ReSuhl!c2nH, 4.
Repcr.s from Maine Indicate between
90, 600 aud "a coo pIn-s'ity for Harrison,
e gaia 0! 1000 eve! 1881.
GEORGIA.
Georgia e'eoted Copgre ssneu. IT 1881 Geor-
gia gave Cleveland ei.6GI Blsine, 4s.5o3; But
Ter, l45; ST. job 1875.
Present Congressmen: Democrats, TO-
Indications are that CleVelin3's mslor-
ity in Georgia will be 5000. A solid Dem
oeratic Congressional delegation Is elected
oy from SoO0.t 5000 nsiorl!y.
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Missouri elected state Officers, Legislature
and CO1gressmer.
In 1884 Missouri gave Cleveland 23j, 9ss
Blaine, 2G2, $50; st. John, 2lS3.
PreEent Congressman, Democrats l.; Repub
licSnr, ?.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-12-21

said Sidney. brightly. And then another
pair of feminine eyes glowed over the be-
witching array of gems. only their depths
betrayed slight tinge of envy.
"Of course it's a secret from Blanche" re-
marked Sidney. "Good-by. mother; good
by. Grace. Father isn't home. is he. moth
err" he asked abruptly.
mo. Sidney"
and he has the key to the library safe.
don't care to lug a fortune around u rail-
road depot. Miss Vernon. will you be re-
sponsible for this little bundle OF radiance
until this EVENING""
A bright. eager look flashed into the dark
face, as if it's possessor felt happy at the
confidence reposed in her by handsome
impetuous Sidney. Mrs. Danforth looked q
little anxious. as if some suggestion of love
might actuate the sentiments of her son
and her guest. It was not in her bright
nature to allow trifles to annoy her however,
and she smiled an adieu to Sidney. with the
words:
Don't miss the train. You know Captain
Tarble is a stranger in the city. and he will
be expecting you;" and then she went to at
tend to some domestic duty. with u pleasant
lest to Grace Vernon to look out for burg
lars and her precious charge
The ewes of the latter dilated, and her
bosom heaved. once alone. In every feature
of her dusky face the siren showed envy as
she opened the jewel case and gloated over
the gems it held. and seemed to ponder
moodily, tiercey, intently. Then she started.
A sudden impulse seemed to seize her, and
she went to her room. dressed herself for the
street, and half an hour later. heavily velled.
reached the store of an obscure jeweler on
a retired business street.
Mamma" Blanche Danforth asked that
afternoon. "is Miss Vernon going to remain
with us for the holdays?"
Il have invited her, dear. Why? You
look displeased!"
Il am Il little. must confess. replied
Blanche, slight frown on her pretty face.
"Do YOU know, mamma, am beginning to
distrust her?"
"Blanche!"
II can'thelp it. When she first came here
your kind interest in her made me 1eel
pitv for her, but do not like the dark LOOK
in her eyes sometimes, and Sidney
"Ah! what about Sidney. dear?"
II believe she is in love with him, ana Is
trying TOTO entrap him.
Mrs. Danforth laughed merrily. but her
heart was not in her mirth. somehow.
Blanches words opened her eyes. ana that
evening she sat down to think 1t all over
like the prudent. far seeing mother she was
and she decided that after the mondays she
would find new homo for Miss vernon.
She knew very little OF Grace vernon
nersonally. One day. month PACK. inc laI-
ter had come a stranger to the Dallorin
mansion. She asked its mistress II sho r.
membered Alice Lane. on. yes! sne was
her dearest schoolday friend. She had mar
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-12-21

ried and gone with her husband to India.
There she had died. leaving child. but for
fifteen years Mrs. Danforth had not heard
anything of the family.
Grace then told her that she was the
daughter of Alice Lane Vernon. Her father,
too. was dead. She was an orphan. and. re-
turning to America. she had remembered
how lovingly her dead mother had spoken
of Mrs Danforth. She had letters to prove
her claim. and the great loyal heart of Mrs.
Danforth had opened to the orphan waif
from far-off shores. and she babe her make
the mansion her home until some permanent
arrangement could be decided upon for her
welfare.
A great woman for old-time attachments
was this same Mrs. Danforth. At every
festive occasion she invited not the fitting
butterflies of fashion to drone through a
formal dinner. but some old-time friend,
often one who had not her share of worldly
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-12-21

That was q morning of pleasant greetings
and surprises. Mrs. Danforth electrified all
but Captain Tarble by informing them that
Miss Vernon had received u summons from
sick friend. and would not appear at break
fast, as she must hasten away on an early
train from the city.
"Oh! you dear, good brother!" cried
Blanche. in an ecstasy of delight. as a jewell
box was handed to her. "Diamonds!"
Everybody had to look at them. Captain
Tarble started as his turn came.
Pastel" he almost shouted.
What! Are you Joking. Captain?" cried
Sidney, alarmed at his guests excited face.
NO. sir! 1 Understand it ALL" And he bolt
ed from the room unceremoniously.
Has she gomez" he gasped to Mrs. Dam
forth: "has Miss-Miss Vernon gomez"
Just leaving"
"One word. my lady!"
Grace Vernon, just in the vestibule, paused
and paled.
Il have word for you" spoke the Cap
tain. in low but impressive tones.
Miss Vernon shrank from his ominous.
face. and tried to assume an air of offended
dignity.
Your manner is insolent." she began.
with chilling hauteur.
And yours assumed to brighten the truest
friend these people have. Miss Vernon"
ALLOW me to pass.
Captain Tarble's eyes emitted grim
glow.
DO you insist?" he cried. Then SO be it.
wish to avoid scene here; but if it must
be, the police"
"Sir!"
"Ah. you pale and tremble. my lady. I
saw you this morning.
Miss Vernon did not reply. but looked as
If she could annihilate the stanch mariner
there and then.
Il have but one demand to make of you."
he continued.
"Indeed!"
Return those diamonds!" ordered the
Captain sternly.
What diamonds?" stammered the siren,
pale and alarmed.
That you stole from the Christmas tree
this morning. substituting paste ones, made
in clever imitation of the set!"
Shamefacedly, Grace Vernon handed over
package. Then she left the Danforth man
sion. never to cross its portals again.
Captain Tarble," said Sidney. that morn
ing. later.
We'll. sidney?"
What was the row about that woman?
She didn't leave here because she wanted
to-"
do you wish to know?" asked the Cap
tain.
Il do"
The truth?" .... ..
Entire"
| He told him, emitting no detail. The
worried expression left Sidneys face at the
explanation.
Il feared her" he murmured. She was a
dangerous woman. siren, whose fascin-
ating smiles nearly won my love, only to
shipwreck my happiness for selfish and
mercenary motives"
That hour the real diamonds replaced the
false ones: that hour. too. Sidney Danforth
knew that he was free to WOO the shy and
lovely Ethel: and he shuddered as he real
lied how pity and interest had nearly en-
meshed him in the wiles Of siren adven-
turess.
Pretty Ethel blushed like a schoolgirl
when he caught her under the mistletoe at
midnight and claimed the privilege of a
Christmas kiss.
1t was something more-the caress of deep
and honest love-and she knew it long be-
fore her visit at the Danforth mansion was
ended.
The whole story was soon known. and.
when Christmas cheer rang high under the
green mistletoe. they all voted the doughty
and clever Captain Tarble a veritable Santa,
HIo,c
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-12-21

Never mind. mother. No gift can make
can be too good for Blanche. You know
the fortune I inherited from your sister
should have been equally divided between
Blanche and myself. instead of coming en-
tirely to me. 1t has always given me a
sense OF unfairness. Well. have simply
invested her share in these gems. They
have value she some day may need to use,
and in her own right: so don't lisp hint of
it. She will be delightedly surprised. ALI
Grace-Miss Vernon, did not know you
were here"
A rustling curtain had betrayed an auditor
to the domestic colloquy. A dark-eyed
rather handsome woman. few years older
than Sidney. came into view. with IL flush of
apology upon her face.
Il was half asleep in the window" she
murmured, "and could not escape. You
will pardon me?"
"oh. we can have no secrets from you!"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-12-21

Christmas tree. and I'd like to guard it,"
Captain Tarble had his own way. and
everybody laughed at his whims and fears,
as they babe him a CHEEKY goodnight and
left him to the solitude of the reception
room. where Christmas tree had been set
up and decked out, as was the annual GUS
tom of the Danforths.
The old Captain had his suspicious, but
he kept them to himself. He lay down on a
lounge. with a speculative look at the jewel
box which Sidney had shown him. and de-
cided that the night marauder fortunate
enough to secure Blanches costly Christ
mas present would have lucky haul in
deed.
Then he nodded and dozed. and awoke
with start. 1t was just daybreak. Some
one was at the tree.
A white-robed figure. that of a woman.
was there. He saw u hand reach for the
jewel-case, and sprang to his feet.
He was out into the corridor in Il moment.
but the thief was too quick for him. He
sat down in the hall. Who was the ma
rauder?
Merry Christmas. Captaln!"
Ell? Hello. it's you. Sidney! Awake so
soon? I've something to tell you. The tree
has been robbed"
What"
Yes"
Who by?"
"A woman-dressed in white-ran up
stairs. took the jewel box"
"Ha. ha. Captain. you've been dreaming!
Why. there's the jewel box. safe and
sound!"
They had entered the room as Sidney
spoke. Yes. tho jewel-box was intact. The
Captain marveled.
cnw soma one tn at tree" he began.
Captain" remarked Sidney. with q quiz
zical look. did you sit up all night?"
Il dozed. OF course
And had steaming tumbler of grog.
sailor fashion. to begin with. and dreamed
it ALL You scattering men are always see
ing spooks. you know"
sidney's bantering did not change Captain
Tarble's opinion one whit. however.
Il saw her. and-Ill watch" was the
grim decision of the Captain; so discussion
of the theme ended for the time being.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-12-21

wealth. and she always tried to make their
visit "a real good time"
This Christmas. in addition to Miss YER
non. she had invited Captain Tarble and
his daughter. She had never seen either.
but Mrs. Tarble. now dead. had been her
boarding school chum. and she longed to
see the child of her dead friend. who. with
her father. an old ocean captain. had been
abroad for some years.
Good-natured Mr.. Danforth had smiled
quizzically.
well. it will be Il variety; but if he says
'shiver my timbers! and pass the grog!'
and all those nautical terms. he'll shock
your polite friends"
That night lacked two of Christmas Eve.
That night at eight o'clock Sidney Danforth
drove up to the mansion in Il carriage from
the railroad depot, and with him were Cap
tain Tarble and his daughter.
Blanche" he murmured. as he met his
sister in the dining-room later. did you
ever see such a bewitching creature as
Ethel Tarble? have met my fate!"
Look out. brother Miss Vernon's jeal-
Gus eyes are upon you"
Sidney Danforth started. A worried ex-
preston crossed his face. With frown he
recalled a certain impulsive declaration he
had made to Grace Vernon two davs pre-
vious. Then light-heartedly he tried to dis
pei the impression.
A pleasant party they all made. seated at
the dinner table. The bluff old mariner
charmed them with his quaint sayings. Shy,
beautiful Ethel seemed to attract Sidney
like q lodestone. Miss Vernon saw, and her
heart ragged fiercely.
Did you ever know Mrs. Vernon. Captain
Tarble2" spoke Mrs. Danforth later that
evening in the drawing-room. she and
Mrs. Tarble and myself were once school
girl friends"
"Oh, yes! knew the family. Met them
in India"
why. how charming! Miss Vernon here
is tho daughter. Of course. as it must have
been many years ago, you did not recog-
nize her?"
What" calculated the Captain. Miss
Vernon--this lady-the daughter?"
"Of our Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon, in India.
yes" And volubly Mrs. Danforth in an I'M
dertone related how she had come to her,
never noticing the growing agitation in her
listener.
You will excuse me-" he almost gasped a
minute later. You see. madam, I'm not
used to such close rooms. and the air amt
very cold. and I'd like a Whit of it on the
veranda there. if you've no objection"
Not in the least" replied Mrs. Danforth.
anxious to humor even the whims of her
guest.
But no within was it-no frantic craving
for air. even. Captain Tarble had been
startled. and his way Of getting over it was
to be alone and think.
He drew down the window and sat on the