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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30
whose survey is Itf

A corps OF engineers have been sur
veying over in Chesterfield from the
river toward the Midlothian turnpike, in
the vicinity OF Judge b. A. Hspcock's
farm, and it has been reported that the
survey was being made for the Rich
mond, fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company, who, cit was said,
wished to run their line across the river
ma Manchester, thence through Ches-
terfeld to Petersburg, and on to deep
wafer.
knowing that this company had never
received charter for such . route a
Dispofch reporter yesterday called on
Mr.. Courtney, the assistant superiutend-
ent OF the road. and thas gentleman said
he knew nothing abont snch survey on
that road nor that the road bad suca .
scheme on loot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30
ws.nip. G,cn and Niagara FaI

watkins Glen and Niagara Faits
are among the most noted places in this
country.
The Glen is situated near the head OF
Seneca Lake. pretty sheet Of water,
right in the heart Of the vineyards OF
that lake section. The scenery ut the
Glen is very picturesque and beautiful,
and OF this season OF the year the fall
coloring will but add 10 its a.trsctiyeness.
OF course the Falls OF Niagara are too
well known TO need any description here.
These resorts are reached by the Penn
sylvania railroad, whose well-ballasted
road beds. with its handsome and COM
Portable passenger coaches. make rail
road travel a pleasure nowadays.
Parties wishing to travel through the
beautifnl mountain scenery of pennsyl-
yania on their way to the Glen and
Falls can obtain excursion rates ON ap-
plying to Robert 4. Psrke, Passenger
Agent Pennsylvania railroad, Washing
ton, ID. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30
Ex-Governor >rnstn.

The bust Of the lato Ex-Governor
William Smith, executed by the emf
nent American sculptor, +. V. Talen
tine, was placed in the State Library yes
terday. The design is in white marble
and the reproduction of the features Of
the deceased is said to be very striking.
The portrait bust was made especially
for the State of Virginia, and is q pres.
ent to the department from the family OF
the deceased. This is but another one
of the many portraits OF southern sol
diers and statesmen produced by the ar
tist Valentine that gives perfect satisiac.
fiOn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30
An rmportsss Question.

you could not rest if your buildingi
we're not covered with good policy o.
insurance. Is not your iJe worth more
to your family in dollars and cents thar
your property ? Send postal for in
formation as to policy In the grant
old New York Life.
g. p. LYFoRD,
Assistant Superintendent Agences,
9lS east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30

During the past few days several two
dollar notes OF the Bank OF Mecklenburg,
N. c., have been presented at the Rich
mond banks. The Mecklenburg Bank
having collapsed year or two ago itz
obligations are valueless aud people had
better keep a good lookout for these
pieces OF greenbacks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30

An adjourned meeting of the Street
Committee viii be held in the Council
chamber tonight at o'clock, when the
ordinance authorizing the Richmond and
Manchester railway 10 use electricity on
its line will be further considered. IL IS
expected that delegations from Man
chester and Chesterfield will be present
TO protest against any change from the
nreeert rnnfA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30

JAS. MACDoCGALL4 iox A n. srus1ssb
sale Of grocsrieA show-case, license -
CHKWNiNG 4 ROSE. 9 Y. H.. north Ssyonieos,ih-
street vacans properly.
JOSEPH 3. DAyia ~ a. ~, Aiver-plssed shov-
cases, irpn sAfe, mtTxors, -
GEORGE ". HAyo, ,9so A. n, lomlGqQe1na,
josef " M 4 nsxS 49,. : 1sass = - s.'s ~ -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30

The East, .he West, the North, and TIE
South are ordering the Grand Republic
Cigarros and Butios.
The cry is "Still they come %; or,
rather "Let them come"
TRIBBRIT e. TAYLOR,
Sole Agents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30

wife, 3ll feet on Clay street, corner OF
Henry, $500; Henry Holzgrefc and
wife TO Mamie X Whittle, 80 feet on
Adams street, corner OF Pulliam. $500
James Z. Howard and wife to Edward
c. Glenn, 18 feet on Leigh street be-
tween Kinney and Bowe. 5iSo Z. J.
'O'Hara and wife to Margaret A.. wife OF
W. @. Gentry, "a feet on Beverly street
between Belvidere and Pine. 81. $50 /;
John +. Walter and wife to Adam Fetig,
25 feet on Broad street, corner Of Twen-
ty-sixth, 1880.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30

There is time in the affairs Of men
when by smoking Grand Republic Ci-
gsrros and Buffos they will surely reach
the Arcadian land.
TRIBBETr & TAYLOR,
Cole Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30
East Broad-Street Property SOLD.

A deed was recorded in the Chancery.
Court clerks Office yesterday from John
+. Walter and wife to Adam teitig, con
veying a lot commencing ut the north
western intersection OF Broad and
Twenty y-sixth streets, fronting twenty
five feet on the north side of Broad
street and running back between parallel
lines one hundred feet, with improve
ments thereon. The price paid for the
property WAS $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30
prJULrUs sYCLE & son, 21

EoyJULlUS SYCLE & son, 2l3
EAST BROAD sTREEE-Grand special oner-
ing OF ial and winter goods this week. 10
force the coming season We VIII onrr -
500 pair 1914 White Blankets, shghtD u3ihaso1,
100 pair ios Waite blankets. slightly damaged,
at fld0, real yaluo $3.50;
5B pair ia White blankets. slightly damaged,
atSt25 real value .s;
Is psir is1 white blankets. slightly damaged,
at ST. real valueSle;
case new design Dress GiDghams at tSHc., real
case new ss design Dress Ginghams at iOc.. real
case imported new designs Dress Ginghams at
j2ke., real value l55sc.;
case imported new Choyiots for Shirts NJ loc-.
real salue &c;
Is pieces Pushes. sr new shades. at Soc. real
value 81;
30 doEen fsscy Turkish Bath Towels at i0c., real
value 81 NC.
Also, other Towels In endless variety and
prices Call and oe convinced. We aleo offer
his week as aspecisi bargain cases OF BIeeched
Cotton.
acasos better than Androscocgin st7Kc.:
case better than New York Mili al iOc.;
case Small Check GiDghams, In remnants, at
fkc., real value lUc.
We have tins week made large reduction In
our shirt Department
e dozen i4oj iiDeD-Bosoin Shirts, former price
SOC. now 42c-. all sizes:
62xc., now 5Dc. oil sizes;
70 dozen is0e shield Bgsom Shirts, former price
&c., nov 5Oc., all kizeA
In Cashmere for boys and mems wear We
aroheadquariera
spieces AiLwool Ga Harris Cashmere at sie5,
real value 81
spieces wooiImported cheviOss at &c.. real
spiecss Atwood csssImore at Soc. real value
15c
Also. a large variety Of cheaper goods which
space will not allow as 10 quote prsceS As 20
Flsnnels We cannot 30 exceled.
VIII quote e%incb Ali-Wool White Flannel at
i6Hc. real value &c.
Will quote 2-ireh Aii-Wool White FLANNEL Al
eDc., real value Soc;
VIII quote xs-inch Ail-Wooi White Flannel ct
25c., real value &c.
Win quote s5-isch Alt-Nool White Flannel at
IKE, real value 5oc.:
Will quote 3s-inch Ali Wool White FLANNEL at
l2c, real value &C., and other prices and
quality too numerous 10 mention.
kes and --latest psaerns oi fail Prints. Call
early aud examine our mammoth stock. Every
Department. niiod " iis utEnosf capacity. Every
article repros cnied a. advertised. Ali the latest
JULIUS syCI.E SON.
"a zQx U3easg Broad sssoot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30

Peric ana Nfphefos kosebuds.
TuDeroses, Heliotrope, and other Cut
Flowers. 82lt east Main street. Phone
704. Greenhouses, 723 Laurel street.
Phone 39S. Orders for Floral Designs
made aud delivered at all hours OF
night or day. III. r. CArLIs,
Richmond, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30

Richmond John II. Claiborne and
wife to Walter Blair. half interest in 463
feet on Leigh street between Sixth aud
Seventh, S2300; William Gentry and
wife 70 GeorHe RUM. Jx.. end Ellen. his
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30

Cuba is styled "The Queen OF the
Antilles, and the homo OF the Grand
Republic Cigsrros and Buifos." No
monkey business allowed.
TgiBBETT & TAYLOR,
Sole Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30
Lord Beaeop,asld

cherished English primroses as the sweetest Of
flowers. But neither rosos. liliea. nor buttos-
cups are ssee,er than the mouth Of thai fair one
who uses sozoDoSr daily 20 keep her teeth whito
as the driven snow and her gums red Is Juno
roses
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30
ry,uE BRADSTREET COMPANY
j CHARLES 4. CLARK, PsksipKsL
rRApsrREET's RICHMOND oFflck
Ao. llos EAST MAIN afRkEE
Telephone ho&5s
an WaIrrY. superialsnaea.-

The Rschmond of'ice he< more than keps pace
With tiie rapid growsn Of The cisy AUD eeveioR.
meat of ne territory ribatAry ~ ~ ony,s =, ~
sdyautages Of syssem tho sapefiorlty u Hnlca
= nixed In every trade ceasro of tho civil
ized world Tnat itis ~ special rsnss preparso
,ssS~d hx ira fas,t mai tl has nou larger nS1e0
sfssSs~jbsrs uaa eas sfkSr nsfsas3'h seene
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30
E,oRTY-YEARs EXPERIENCE OF

L,ORTY-YEARS EXPERIENCE OF
IL AN Old NUhsK--ARs. WlNSLoW'S
s00rBING-sYRUP is the prescription Of QUO Of
the best female physicians and nurses in tno
United states, and has been used for forty yess
with never-faiiins safety aud success By millions
Of mothers and children, fsom Tho feeble infant
Of one week old TO tLe adult u correets seici<y
Of tho stomach, relieves windcoiir> regulates tho
bowels. and gives resi- health. and ceynfort %
mother and child. We beIisveit tho best md
surcst remedy In tho woriiin all cases Of Dyson-
terry and Diarrh.s Ia children, shesEsr a. isius
from teetbins or from any oshsr cause Full
directions for using viii accosapany eseh bottle.
None genuine unless tho fac ssails of CURTIS
a PERKINS H On the out1ido wrapper. Sold ~
all Aedioine-p pea:srx aoeenss bottle.
sp stsod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30
per,e ana Hiphe,os Rosebuds,

NY Sweetheart Cigarettes in any
quantity at IRIBsErr Il TAYLoR's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30
orEn rHr rrrr Bnrnar.

they may be able TO accommodate the
travel during the time the Exposition Is
open fairly well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30
THE CALM AFTER A Storm.

The roar OF battle is over. tncre's .
calm after storm. We have time 10 look
over the ground and SEQ The result Of the
battle. The Clothing Battle Of April.
May. June. July, and the beat part of
August. has been fought, and, unlike tho
war Of nations, sill participants are vicio-
ricus We. in summing up our seasons
business and finding favorable res,iu:
you, In she kuowicige OF satisfactory
purchases and fudine all our wares
fully up TO evory approximation made.
Just now We arc busy preparing for the
fan battle. Every train brings some
thing new for US
FALL ovRRcoArs
are here in all the advanced styles
FAisb otkto
for Boys and for children
srs arriving daily and eeinx placed on
sale.
Tho Newest Rfrscts 10
FALL NEcKwgAR
arc here.
The Fall Blocks Ia
HATS
arc now awaiting your call
xAMAz1
1.-THE LEADERS"
IN STYLE, QUALITY, AND Low PRICES
1903 MAIN STREET
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30

Ny Sweetheart Cigarettes Largs
stock just received at
IRIBRErr & TAYLoR's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30

E0R SALE, n
AL sHgpHBkD i 90. AA~A
AsS'9 eoxAsx Nlntb and crys
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-30
MARSHALL LINE.

The indications are that the Manches-
ter Railway and Improvement Company
will succeed in completing their line
Marshall street) to the Exposition
Grounds in time Tor the accom- mmodation
Of ths Exposition travel. They are
making very good progress indeed. The
track had been laid yesterday as far as
sixth street, snd the excavsting force
was beyond that point BY good man
scemsiat ON the part Of the different
strsstcax lines Y seems probable that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-29
ADULTERATED LARD.

The Investigation Goes On-An Ex-Packer
Makes Some Sickening Disclosures.
WASHINGTON, March 26. - The lard
hearing was resumed before the house
committee on agriculture. representa-
tive Of Fairbanks & Co., testifying at
length, defended the refined lard as a
pure and wholesome food product.
Prime steam lard had been shown to be
so vulnerable that further attacks upon
it became unnecessary to prove its in
feriority when compared with refined
lard. William Bartlett, an ex-packer of
ST. Louis, continued his testimony.
He repeated the statement that in
most of the packing houses
smothered hogs, pregnant sows, and hogs
suffering from cholera were used jndis
criminately with good hogs 80 make prime
steam lard. He thought the investigation
ought to begin at the root of the matter
and show from what truck the refner was
compelled to make his refined lard, owing
TO the prevalence of disease among hogs
at the stock yards. He could as a pork
packer and an experienced farmer,
verify all the statements he had heard
about the manufacture of prime steam
lard. He had only gone out of the busI
ness because he could not pursue it longer
and deal honestly. When he was In the
business he necessarily packed cholera
hogs because they were mixed with other
hogs. He had cut hogs into ham, ETC.,
knowing them to be diseased just as every
other packer did. The meat of the
cholera hog was not poisonous. One of
the crying evils of the time was the
shipping of diseased hogs and pregnant
sows to the market by farmers. He was
in favor of law which would
prevent tbs packer from using cholera
hogs. The man would immortalize him
self who would frame legislation which
would prevent refners and packers from
acting improperly in the manufacture of
food products. The witness stated that
out of carload of sixty animals the
number of boars, stays and pregnant
sows would som etimes be none, but at
times would run from five to twenty. He
did not think the farmer had any guilty
knowledge of the use to which his dis
eased hogs were put.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-29
Badgers PenSiOned.

WASHINGTON, March 26.-The following
Wisconsin people were granted pensions
Tuesday: 0. r. Howe, National Milwau-
kee Home; L. Korf, Westport; G. Stokes,
Delavan; F. Seymoure, West Depere; f.
J. Despins (6eceased), Wrightstown; j.
W. Dover, Chippewa Falls; T. McKeague,
Wantoma; B. L: Worahington, Centralia;
G. NJ. Trowbridge, Tomah; widow of G.
Felt, Madison; widow of Z. Burton,
Adams; minors of II. Fisher, Milwaukee;
father of @. II. Parker, Rock Falls; j,
Lynn (deceased), Brodhead.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-The following
Wisconsin people were granted pensions
Thursday: d. w. Hill, Maiden Rock; 1.
D. Carpenter, Omro; L. McGue, Nation
al Military Home; l., Mensching, Mil
waukee; D. R. Conley, Alderman; J..
Sutherland, Cadott; F. NJ. Montague, Sun
Prairie; j. L. Prentice, Stevens Point; S.
B. Miller, Kendall; widow of A. G. Ellis,
Eau Claire.
WASHINGTON, March 26.-The following
Wisconsin people were granted pensions
Wednesday: j. Ell. Reighard, Logansville
|. G. Holman, Reedsburg; W. Maloney
(deceased), Oconto; F. PearsalI, Elroy; l..
Weber, Lyndon; W. n. Forman, Eau
Claire; widow of G. Fensel, Kewannee;
widow of G. Truehl, Roxbury.
WASHINGTON, March 24.-The following
Wisconsin Zeople were granted pensions
Friday:
Original invalid: Henry Proctor, Ar
cadia; G. Brocknett, Durand; A. c. Ames,
Chinatown; p. A. Porter, Wautonia
Increase: G. F. Taylor, Boscobel; L. G.
Wilsey, Cedar Falls; VIM Hayes, Spring
field Corners; Elias Whitmore, Brodhead.
Reissue: II. R. Price, Kington. Mexican
widows: Amelia, widow of Andrew
Jackson, Rockville.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-29
TO Dc continued.
GAMBLING LEADS TO SUICIDE.
Sad and Tragic Death of Young Man Of Mil
waukee.

Sad and Tragic Death of Young Man of Mil
Waukee.
MILWAUKEE, March 90 rank j. Fass,
head book keeper for T. L. Kelly & Co.,
took dose of arsenic yesterday after
noon with suicidal intent, from the effee.s
of which he died at o'clock this morn
ing. He was unconscious when the Off
GERS broken open the door of his room,
but by means of stomach pump he was
partially restored to consciousness.
He made confession, but soon
began to sink, suffering acutely. He was
35 years of age and the firm for whom
he had worked for ten years trusted him
implicitly. He had been gambling of
late and had become deeply involved in
debt by his evil course. His account at
Kelly g. Co.'s was found to DE all straight
His father owns livery stable and under
taking establishment in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-29
No OTHER 'I ,os1sn '1 s1'

has Ill so short period gained the repu-
alton and popularity enjoyed by the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINE. From a
parativeIy unknown factor in the,
commercial world, it has been trans
formed to an independent, influential,
grand Through Route, with mag
nifcent depots, superb equipment and
unsurpassed terminal facilities. Through
careful catering to details it has won for
itself reputation for solidity, safety,
convenience and attention to its patrons,
second TO no railroad in the country.
Pullman sleepers, models OF palatial
comfort, dining cars in which the cuisine
and general appointments are up to the
highest standard, and coaches especially
built for this route, are among the chief
elements which have contributed to-
wards catering successfully to dis
eliminating public. Located directly or
It's line, between Chicago and Milwaukee,
and st. Paul and Minneapolis, and
Chicago and Ashland and Duluth, are
the following thriving cities of Wiscon-
sin and Michigan: Burlington, Wauke-
Sha, Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Neenah,
Menasha, Stevens Point, Chippewa
Falls, Fan Claire, New Richmond,
Hurley, Wis, IronWO0d, Mich, and
BesSemer, Mich.
For details, information, low
est current rates, berths, ETC., via
this route, to any point in the
Northwest, apply to nearest
Ticket Agent, or address
WIN. S. MELLEN, JAMES BARKER,
General MANAGER. GenI Passr g. Tkt Agt-
NTIT yNAIrIxEE
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-29
Desires and Will Defend the Liberal
Government and Free Institutions
In MeXicO-AddresS at State Banquet
Given in Honor of the General.
Ways and Means Committee Make
Good Roadway on the Tariff Bill.
AMERICAS POLICY TOWARD MEXICO.

Gen Bragg States it in Speech Which Creates
Unprecedented Interest.
CRY OF MEXICO, March ga ban
quet in honor of General Bragg, the new
United States minister, was given yester-
DAY by American residents The leading
officials of the Mexican government and
a number OF the members of the press
were present. Consul General More
presided.
General Bragg gave g significant
speech, which made q profound impress
sion. He said the United States wanted
no more territory and only desired for
Mexico continuation of its liberal gov
eminent. He stated that the United
States will be opposed to any attempt to
overthrow free institutions in Mexico,
and intimated that so long as liberalism
was predominant in the Mexican admin
1stration only the most cordial good Will
would be shown this country; but the
people of the United States, enjoying
free institutions and their resultant
blessings, would not look favorabiy on
reactionary movements here. H hoped
&c see the commercial relations of the
two countries grow closer and closer and
good feeling continue to exist between
the nations which must forever be neigh
bors.
The speech is regarded as indicating
the sympathy of President Cleveland's
administration with the present liberal
administration here and as being a plain
indication that the reactionary party,
which is thought to favor a monarchical
form of government, will never be per
mitted to carry its designs into execution.
The speech is the topic of discussion in
political circles. No recent utterance of
a United States representative here has
attracted such widespread attention, and
liberal politicians say that Gen. Braggs
discourse has certainly the merit Of can
Il
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-29

side. to Abbot's Leigh; and the girls eyes
dwelt in delight on the varied views of
marx scenery presented as they went on
ward. the more beautiful thatit was hilly.
Abb0t's Leigh itself stood on 2 height, and
the road br-and-bv grew sufficiently steer
10 require u mora moderate pace for tbs
horses.
Lady EI:13r had gone herselt with the
carriage - meet her guests, AMI she and
Ms. L3n-Iey KEPT up are .. ttJl the
vol y.v; but Ea3e.i- - Ike F-~y little.
She suua:l ample employment il looking
about ne-. an1 ai,s1iril "a "a n. scenery
left her free, too, to indulge her own
thoughts undisturbed A noble heritage,
truly this wasl How justly proud Max
Beauregard must be of It! How he must
love it!
Lord Westbrook and AIr. Dallas arrived
last night" explained Lady ElinOr, as the
carriage began to mount the hill, land
Major Travers and Mrs. Dudley came to-
day: we expect Miss Linwood tomorrow;
and we may have one or two others later
military friends Of Max's-but it is not
quite certain yet"
Valerie turned round to look at the
house, and her heart thrilled as she caught
glimpse of the gray battlemented walls.
A few minutes more, and they came in
full sight of the south-or rather south
west front-a grand old pile of buildings,
with stately terraces brilliant with flowers,
and windows richly digit" glittering in
the level rays Of the sun.
''Weu, Valerie" said Mrs. Langley, smil-
ing. for the girls soul was in her face,
''what do you think of Abbot's Leigh?''
"Ohr' she said, under her breath, 1T is q
glorious old place!"
'tAnd may be yours!' said Mrs Langley
to herself-'nay, shall be yoursr'
The carriage rolled under a great Gothic
gateway, the carvings of which were black
with age, as were the armoriaI bearings OF
the Beauregards on the crown of the arch,
and into vast courtyard, where, of old,
lords and ladies in rich attire had gathered
for the hawking; and then the c0achman
drew up before the grand entrance-a gate
way rather than a doorway, deep set under
noble arch; and from the hall beyond
the doors stood Open-appeared the tall
figure of Max Beauregard, and came down
the broad steps to the side of the carriage.
''WelcOme to Abbot's Leigh he said
shaking hands with Mrs. Langley, and
then he turned to Valerie, and took her
hand for q moment, including her in the
words just spoken; but in his heart mean
ing far more than welcome! Ay, thous-
and times more than welcome! He handed
out Mrs. Langley, then Elinor, then Va
lerie; and as he drew her hand on his arm
to escort her into the house, following
Lady Elinor and Mrs. Langley, he bent
down to her and said softly, with more
than q touch of the old tenderness:
II hope we may be able to make your
stay here q happy one, Valerie"
Tears rushed to the girls eyes: the hand
that rested on his arm trembled. With an
effort she answered him, and her voice fall
tered:
TO he ConSInurti5