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Reduction Sale of
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Owing to the warm weather the demand for Over
coats has not been so large as it would oherwseShave
been, and knowing that there is still good many that
have not yet bought their OYBRC0ATS, WeThaVe con-
cluded to REDUCE THE PRICES, for we have on nand
large assortment of them and if price is any object
we are confident that we can suit almost everybody.
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w r SHELDON

A ttorney and Counsellor at Law, and Solicitor
IA in Chancery. Office and residence 10 Wes
Main Street, Bennington, Vt. Stf-oz
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MRS. NJ. E. PARTRIDGE, NJ. D.
OFFICE and Residence, So Main street.1 00,
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Businrss Dirrtturp,

C.H. MASON.
A TTORNEY AT LAW. ~. On
"A Adams Block, Bennington, Vt. ~
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IA, MAk1

ACQUAINTED WITH THE GEOGRAPHY or TIE COUNTRY vii
an nI, INFORMATION FROM Study oE IHIs NAP oE III
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WashingtOn's Features and Personal
Appearance.
As Described by David Ackerson in ISL

As Described by David Ackerson I'm 1911.
From the Albany Express.
Washington had large thick nose, and it
was very red that day, giving me the I'M
preston that he was not SO moderate in the
use of liquors as he was supposed to be. l
found aflerward that this was a peculiarly.
His nose was apt to turn scarlet in a cold
wind. He was standing near a small camp
fire, evidently lost in thought and making
no effort 10 keep warm. He seemed six
feet and a half in height, was as erect as an
Indian, and did not for a moment relax from
military attitude.
Washingtons exact height was six feet
two inches in his boots. He was then a little
lame from striking his knee against tree.
His eye was so gray that it was almost white,
and he had troubled look on his colorless
face He had piece of wooden tied around
his throat and was quite hoarse. Perhaps
the throat trouble from which he finally died
had its origin about then.
Washington's boots were enormous. They
were No, -. His ordinary walking shoes
were No. II. His hands were large in pro.
portion, and he could not buy glove to fit
him and had to have his gloves made to or
der. His mouth was his strong feature, the
lips being always tightly compressed. That
day they were compressed 80 tightly rs 10
be painful TO look at.
At that time he weighed 200 pounds
and there was no surplus flesh about
him. He was tremendously muscled, and
the fame Of his great strength was every
where. His large tent, when wrapped up
with the poles, was so heavy that it required
two men to place it in the camp wagon.
Washington would lift it with one hand and
throw it in the wagon as easily as If it were
pair of saddlebags. He could hold a mus.
ket with one hand and shoot with precision
as easily as other men did with 4 horse pis-
tol. His lungs were his weak point and his
voice was never strong.
He was at that time in the prime of life.
His hair was a chestnut brown, his cheeks
were prominent, and his head was not large in
contrast TO every other part of his body,
which seemed large and bony at all points.
His finger joints and wrists were SO large as
to be genuine curiCsities. AS TO habits at
that period found out much that might be
interesting He was an enormous eater, but
was content with bread and meat, If he had
plenty oft. But hunger seemed to put him
in a rage. 1t was his custom to take drink
ofrum or whisky on awakening in the morn
ing
OF course all this was changed when he
grew old. saw him at Alexandria year
before he died. His hair was very gray and
his form was slightly bent. His chest was
very thin. He had false teeth which did not
fit, and pushed his under lip outward.
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The medical maine Of this affection is whit
low. Every one who has been attacked by
felon will admit that it richly deserves its
name. The Saxon name whillow-a white
tiame-reiers to the intense burning pain
which attends il, and the whitened skin over
the matured abscess.
There are four forms, though if neglected.
the first may run into the second, and the
second into the third. The first is superb
cial, and originates at the side of the nail in
the true skin under the scarf-skin, or cuticle,
The pain is not at first severe but IL the Gu.
ticle is not opened and cut away with scis-
sors, the skin may ulcerate, and the pus work
its way beneath the nail.
In the second form, the flesh of the first
joint (phalanx) is inflamed, in consequence O +
some injury, or perhaps from the extension
to 1t of the first form. The tip of the finger
swells, and throbs with burning pain, and
pus is soon formed. Unless the abscess is
opened early, the pus may burrow into the
tendon sheath, thus giving rise to the third
form, or even into the substance of the bone,
as in the fourth form.
In the third form, the Inflammation begins
in the sheath that encoses the fiexor tendons
those which bend the finger. Unless the
pIs is excayated quite early, 1t DESTROYS the
tendon, burrows into the other Joints (pha-
iauSeeb ahu uesuoys Tue nnger. III may even
extend to destroy the entire hand. In some
cases it has proved fatal.
In the fourth kind-and this is the kind
that is more commonly called felon-the in.
ftammation is in the membrane (periostum)
that invests the bone of the first phalanx. Ii
is this periostium on which the life of the
bone depends, and heals it when broken. It
can even replace with new bone large por-
lions which may have been removed.
II left to itself, the pus has to work its way
to the surface from the very bone ITSELF the
patient suffering unbearable agony for sever
al days and as many seepless nights. An in.
csion 10 the bone alone gives relief.
In each form of the whitlows hot applica-
tions are helpful. The incision should be
performed by skillful physician, who will
avoid arteries, and be sure of the location of
the pus, for 1t often seems to be in front,
when it is on the back of the bone.
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In the old haggling way of trade which
has, in this country at least, happily gone
out for the most part, and has been replaced
by the more honest one-price system, in which
a dealer puts fair profit upon his goods and
sticks to that, it was customary TO demand
great deal more than the asker hoped to get.
One time on the Texas frontier man came
into camp riding on old mule.
How much for the mule ?' asked q by
stauder.
fJst hundred dollars" answered the rid.
er.
"1'll give you five dollars, said the other.
The rider stopped short, as If in amaze.
ment, and then slowly dsmounted.
stranger" said he, II amt a-goip' to let
little matter of ninety-fve dollars stand be.
tween me and mule trade. The mules
yourn."
Another story, somewhat of the same sort
is related of an old tenant farmer who, on
paying his rent, told his landlord that he
wanted some timber to build house, and
would be much obliged If he would give him
permission to cut down what would answer
for the purpose.
mo y said the landlord, sharply.
swell, then, cir" the farmer went on Twill
you give me enough to build barn ?"
mo"
ITO make a gate, them"
eyes"
"Thats all wanted" said the farmer,
land more than expected"
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Like Other Men.

He stood with one foot on the hub of the
wheel, talking to his wife, who sat in the
wagon holding the lines
"How much did you say, Mary ?" he ask
ed.
"a dollar"
what! A hull dollar fur two pairs OF
stockings ?"
yes"
1--WE cant afford it. That's perfectly reck
less"
"But want EN-"
"Ges, suppose so, but you can't have em.
Look-a.here I've got to have necktie, a
new hat, pair OF suspenders, pair of buck
skin gloves, some socks, a plug of tobacco and
a jack-kniie, and that'l take all the money we
can spare"
Cant get one pair ?"
"Well, mebbe but you'd better look fur
cotton, and suthin' at about twenty cents
Wen never git rich in the world if we don't
keep expenses down"
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VARIETIES.

One reason why people always talk about
the weather is because il can't talk back.
1t Is no sign because mans mind ia of
small calibre that his mouth isn't big
bore.
Rufus Reedbird-"Mistah Johnsing, what
am de best wash for de complexshum p"
EphraIm Johnson-"Am you a fadin' Rufe
Reedbird bekase il you be liquid. blackin'
am wat you need"
-"Honesty is the best policy" said the
old farmer sententiously to the audience In the
village store. mot much" exclaimed the
brisk insurance agent on the cracker barrel,
suddenly waking up. my company has got
policy that beats that out of sight"
Wife Ito husband) -"Do you consider
that to have typewriter is very much help
to you, joint" Husband-"Ob, yes, In.
deed" Wife-"Which do you find make
the better typewriters, young women or old
women !" Husband-"Young women, by
all odds"
-Ipstein-"Shoe strings, collar puttons,
usbenders-" Miss Ann Teak-"Go
long, there We hain't got no men folks in
the house" 1pstein-"Ah, madam, it vas a
goot ting to lay in subblies in Alliance. An
attractive lady like you can't tell vat may
habben some tayw
Squire Bunker-"Professor, my son has
been at your college for some time. What
do you think him capable Off" Professor
Simpson-"What calling or profession do
you wish him 10 follow ?" Squire Bunker
"Well, you see, I'm well of. All I've got
will be his, and I'm not expecting him to do
anything" Professor Smpson-"From what
| have seen of your son, Squire, would say
he has capacity enough for that"
ladies and gentleman" said the mana
T.. RAJ
of the fourth act, I'VE have just discovered
the cause of the sitting temperature from
which you have all been doubtless suffering.
The house has been on fire for nearly half an
hour. In assuring you of my regrets at the
occurrence, and the unavoidable necessity of
bringing the performance to close, you will
permit me to express my heartfelt Joy that
we have succeeded at last in thoroughly
warming up Boston audience"
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The willingness ofthe New York Repubi-
cans to serve the public is not unlike the
greediness of children. The New York Re
publicans remind one of the littlecherub, who,
having devoured food ravenously, is asked
in tone of gentle reproof:
well what does the hungry boy now say
to his kind mother, who has given him all
these good thingss'
The hungry boy, with his mouth full, re-
plies More"
The New York Republican is willing 10
take almost anything that comes along. 1t
is like the little boy who is watching the old
lady making custard pie, and insinuatingly
intimates:
81 like pumpkin pie"
"But, sonny" the old lady responds,
these are not pumpkin pies they are GUS
tard."
"Well, responds the boy, ~ reckon like
any kind of pie" Ofcourse he gets another
piece.
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A Dog at the Telephone.

A dog story comes from Manchester. A
bright wittcd girl telephoned to her father at
his office asking if her dog, "Curly," was
there. Reply came that he was. "Well,
take him up in your arms and hold the re-
ceiver to his ear; want to tell him to come
home" said the girl. Her father did 80. Curly's
countenance wore, momentarily, a look of
establishments at hearing, "Come home; Cur
ly Come home !" in the feminine tones OF
his mistress, but it took him only an instant
to understand what was wanted, and he
made break for home as fast as he could
CO.
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He Was An American.

A discussion arose on board an Atlantic
liner short time ago as TO the citizenship Of
a gentleman at the other end of the saloon
He's an Englishman," said one, Il know
1t by his head"
He's Scotchman," said another. Il
know it by his complexion"
Hes German" said another. II know
by his beard"
The young ladies thought he looked little
Spanish.
Here the conversation r.sted, but soon one
of them spoke, II have it," said she, he's an
American, he's got his legs on the table,"
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"A city man complained bitserly of the
conduct ofhis son. He related at length to
an old friend oil the Young mans escapades.
you should speak to him with firmness and
recall him TO his duty" said the friend.
"But he pays not the least attention to what
! say he listens only 10 the advice of fools.
wish you would talk to him"
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2nrttral.
HOPES SONG.

And will 1t be-" said Hope to me,
THAT over the snow he'll come,
And the beckoning light of your window brigh
Will guide him, weary, home?
"Or will it be-" said Hope to me,
ION a summers eventide,
When the tender glow OF the sunsets low,
You shall walk side by side?
"0r will 1t be-" said Hope to me,
when the sky is dull and gray
And thou downcast. he will come at last
And brighten all the day?
"0r will it be- said to Hope to me,
You may put my pictures by,
Save one the best and faithfulest
To look at when you die
"0f cleaning sea" said Hope to me-
And a fair shore calm and sweet.
Where hearts | wish like thine and his
Have never failed to meet"
Elsie Kendall, In ScriJHtr.
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Here is the latest Tory joke "Why can
not Mr.. Gladstone have his life insured? Be.
cause no man living can make out his pol
ICY"
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A SPRING PICTURE.

A SPRING PICTURE.
Past is the winter drear and cold,
And all the trees burst forth with gems
Buds purple, red. and brown, and gold.
Upon their leailess steams.
The primrose lifts It's starry crown
In woodland ways and sheltered hooks
And where the tall elms fringe the down.
Cav busily the rocks.
The sheep pass peacefully along,
Cropping the heritage young and sweet
And wild birds MI the air with song,
Rejoiced the Spring to meet.
oh welcome, spring,ime. when the earth
Puts on anew her garb CT life,
And with glad songs Of hope and mirth
The hearts of men are rife.
oh may they ne'er by chance forget
The one great Giver of spring days,
But daily recognize their debt
With loving songs of praise.
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BOARDING AND FEED STABLES,

- AT THE
Holland House formerly Clayman'sJ Rel AL X.
have rented the large stables at the above
named place and will feed aud take the best care
OF Horses, by the day or month. Persons driv-
ing to the station can have their horses and car
riages taken directly from there to the stables.
Conveyances sent TO meet oil trains and passen-
gers and baggage carried to the depot upon
notice given. Terms moderate.
l2ap1y WILLIAM ]. VICKER
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DROOKS' HOTEL. eli r. Fayette Street.
ID opposite the New Postolice. Baltimore, ia
conveniently situated for those visiting the city
from the counties. being in the neighhorhood OF
the Court Houses. City Hall and Postofice. You
can take cars for any part OF the city This
House IL conducted on the European Plan
Rooms 50 cts. Is cts. and 81 per day. h. j.
Brooks. Proprietor. l2aply
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Business 1ircctnrU.
, RrIsriC DECORATIONS.
, FIRST CLASS BUSINESS COLLEGE.

Eaton Burnett's, Cor. Baltimore and Charles
Streets, Baltimore The best place for obtain
ing a knowledge Of Bookkeeping. Penmanship,
Arithmetic, Correspondence. Commercial Law.
business. Practice, Type Writing, Telegraphy,
cite ctc 2jian
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CANNERS, ATTENTION.-Becker Bro. &
~ SON. steam Packing Box Manufacturers 200
and gil N. Frederick Street, Baltimore. Manu-
facture Packing Boxes of every descrip$bn.-
Having increased facilities they are prepared to
execute orders promptly and satisfactorily
Orders solicited. Boxes stamped free, ana satis-
faction guaranteed. Give us a call and see our
facilities for manufacturing. Packers Head
quarters, 26ap
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CLOTHIERS.-H. Wurtzbnrger & Sons,
~ $40 and 81 n. Gay ST., next to Old Town
Bank, Baltimore. We have been as busy as bees
the past week. arranging the largest stock of
Spring Clothing that you have ever placed your
ewes upon. Watch our display I'D, as we will
offer some special leaders during the season.,
5aply
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l. q. FOSSETr q son. Gentlemen's Fur
II nishcrs, AL Il. Baltimore St., few doors
west of Gay ST.. Baltimore, carry a large and
varied stock of Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Collars
Cuffs, Ties, Scarf Pins. Gun Buttons. &c. In
fact every requisite for gentlcmans wardrobe
Shirts TO order n speciality. All sizes and grades
of shirts always on hand. Call on US. 27mhly
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n A. LURMAN.

u
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Liquor Dealer,
new No. 1861 Hilen street, corner Forrest, Balti-
more, Nd. California Wines and Brandies. We
respectfully solicit the patronage of the citizens
of Hartford county. Our stock Will always be
found complete and consists Of the best and
most popular brands. Goods packed and de-
lvered at any railroad station and wharf free OF
charge. Give US q trial and we guarantee to
please,
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MARX WILDE, dealer in all brands of Fine
WI Chewing Tobaccos. Dandy and Holi.
day Season v SeRars specially. Try them. All
Ot the Seaside Libraries and Weekly illustrated
Papers and Magazines; Paper, Pens, Ink, Pencils,
Mucilage. Etc :. Chidren's Toy Books, Define
Rtor" Fashion Book Ii cts. Orders taken any
hook and Magazine. Sign of the big Indian"
Main Street, adjoining Cochran Young's store.
Bel Air. 2gmhly
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CARIB GUANO CO.,
u % S. Gay ST., room 9. Baltimore.

This celebrated Guano is imported solely by
them, from their extensive deposits in the West
Indies and is sold by their authorized agents =
Intelligent farmers know that the natural Bird
Guanos are best to grow large crops. The fol
lowing are our mixtures Guinea Guano, s. Z.
X q. GuHnO. Ammonated Carlb Guano, High
Ammoniated Guano, Early Trucker G uano, Fruit
Grower Guano. Carib Guano forms the base q
all our mi xturCs. l2aply
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II. MILLER. proprietor of the Miller
liz Safe and Iron Works, Baltimore, invites the
attention of intending purchasers to the superb
GRITTY OF the Miller Safe, which has been estab-
lishcd for over ~ years. Bank and Safe Deposit
Vaults, Doors and Locks &c. Write for infOr-
nation, or call at Office and salesroOms, ~ w.
Warner, Claret, Henrietta and Fremont SITS.
Atrnl1
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BROTHERS 8 W,

0KANE BROTHERS West Baltimore
" ST., First Carpet House west OF Gay street.
Baltimore. Md. have on hand large and varied
stock OF Carpets, Rugs, Oil Cloths, etc, for the
Fall and Winter selection All the latest Pat
terms and Styles.
Ee~ Give US a call. before placing your orders
elsewhere. lIjan
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NJeAFEE BROS. 4 CLINE" Bel Air Ex-

McAFEE BROS. & CLINE" Bel Air Ex-
WI change "-Commsson Merchants, Gamers
and Manufacturers, and dealers in flour, feed, &c.
Having established a branch house at above
named place, for conducting our long standing
Hartford trade. we are now in even a better posi-
ton than formerly, TO receive farm products di-
rect from the producer We continue to offer for
sale and In trade, our "Standard Bone Fertili-
Zers We are also entering into con tracts for to-
matOes, at 20 cts. per bushel. Soliciting the pat
ronaRe of the farmers of Hartford aud their con
sgnments on commission OF grain, hay. etc, we
are, respectfully, McAfee Bros. Il Cline, cor. NJ.
Z. Il. H. and Main Street. Bel Air, Md. 29mhy
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EDMUND wOLF a SONS old established

Stove House, N. Z. Cor. Light and Lombard
Sts Baltimore. Dealers in Furnaces. Ranges.
Splendid Fire Place Heaters, Brunswick and
Cinderella Cook Stoves Coal Oil Stoves, Agri-
cultural Furnaces and Cauldrons. Iron. Clad
MIX Cans, &C. Best Goods in the market.
taDlV
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The Egis& Intelligencer
IS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY
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1orms-si.so Year, In Advance

, TRANSIENT ADvERTIsEMEHTs.--On Square
Insertions or less $l50. Each subsequent merton
20 cents Longer advertisements in the same pro
portion. Aspace equal to six lines make a. square
Figure-work double price.
Obituaries and Personal Communications will
oelnserted at ten cents per line
~ earlvadvertisemen tsa tspecial rates.
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>IoNuMENTALpLATING WORMS 1o5

MVNE N EN . N. TIINTTNW WVRTkN, IU5
Itl Hanover ST., Baltimore, invite the special
attention of housekeepers and Others for repair
ing. REPEATING and furnishing in the most thor
ough and skilful manner Table Ware of inll
kinds, Chandeliers, Clocks, Statuary, Lamps,
Andirons and Tenders, Musical Instruments,
Watches. Chains, Jewelry, Stove Trimmings,
Soda Fountains, sc. Gold Silver. Nickel, Brass
and Copper Plating, Browning, Oxidizing and
Antique Work. Trial order solicited. w. +.
Fockc, Proprietor. 4Janly
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UORD's RAzAR. 800 +. baltimore st., Fast

INORD'S BAZAAR, 500 L. Baltimore ST., East
i of Gay Street. Special bargains in hanging
lamps. Fine hall lamps at very low prices. a
lot OF fine parlor stand lamps at cost. Hanging
lamps 20 Gus. and Is cts, good hanging lamps
$l.95, worth 49, fine hanging lamp $22j. worth
Si.2j, with prisms. and other fine hanging lamps
81, - and 50, which have all been reduced % per
cent. solid brass electric stand lamps, Sl.lj -
Hanging electric lamps from Sl.40 up to 81 We
sell the regular 81 Lamp for - cts. Hand lamps
Ii cts, II cts. and - cts. Bracket lamps Is cts
and 20 cts emily
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HUMAN HAiR.-C. QUANDT, IL N. Green
y l. ST., near Lexington, Baltimore manufac-
turcr of Human Hair Goods for Ladies' and Cen
tlemen. Work of every description efficiently
attended to. Gents Wigs, TouppeCs, &c, spe-
cialty. TONES for Restoring Color and Growth
of Hair. Send for Catalogue. lsjanly
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miscellaneous.
SYKES TWIN BROTHER.

How He Made Life Burden to Him and
Spoiled His Chances for Political
PrefermenI
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-04
Gave Themselves Away v.

San Francisco Chronicle: They were
three pretty ,charmingly dressed, grace
full young ladies, which accounted for
the three gallant young men. They
we're over the bay, and, finding that
they had some time to wait for the
train, the three young ladies deter
mined they would go and call on some
other young lady who lived close by.
They told the gentlemen to wait for
them, and they swung gracefully up the
road-a pretty picture. They knew all
about the picture; they knew hat the
six male eyes were following them, and
they made themselves as attractive to
the six eyes as they could. One Of the
gentlemen called out after them:
Look out or you'll lose your train.'
With one accord, as if at the word of
a command, they came to a dead halt,
and three sweeping gloved hands
caught hold of three bustles. There are
moments in life too sacred, too awful
for description, and one Of the most
awful moments in a woman's life is
when she thinks the back of her dress
has given way. 1t was another awful
moment when the young ladies realized
that they had given themselves away.