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Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21
Two Rare Flowers.

In 1878 a traveller IN western Suuatra. To-.
Bcccari, wrote home Tint he had discovered
plant Of extraordinary character, but
his letter announcing this botanical phe-
nomenon, the amoTpbophallus iitanum, was
a very modest one. taking into consideration
the fact that be had discovered q voritnble
wonder of the vegetable kingdom-the largest
and most distinctly unique flower in tue
world. one of which opened 81 Kew gardens.
London, England. IN the latter part Of last
June Or. Bcccari in bis letter stated that
he had found the Cigantic tuber and dug t
up, that 10 was Eve feet IN circumference,
and tNo men could hardly carry tin fact
they dropped IL, and the tuber was broken.
Dr. Beccari promised 20 send home soms
tubers IN perfect condition, but it does not
appear that he accomplished this But seels
we're sent ana they arrived safely. shaped
Ike an olive. one aud 8 half inches long and
bright red IN color
These seeds were geruinstod IN italy and
Seeding presented u Kew gardens. and it i
tins Seeding which has finally developed the
extraordinary blossom mentioned II has de-
veioPed from O seeding year by year. the
gigantic tuber demanding a larger pos from
time TO time. and annually producing its
titanic leaf, f0rfy-fve feet in circumfercnce
But, ca. TIE horror o. its smell. which
filled the spacious greenhouse % overA0wing
and compelled even the enthusiasts % Gee
hastily with handkerchief - nose-a sink
s1cb az al the condemned flsh of a great city
would hesitate - emit-Pbila5elphis Rec
ord
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21

Thimbles as ordinarily made arc Of solid
metal-ron, steel, silver or gold. The metal
Is pressed into dies OF different sizes, and the
thimbles are punched. polished and tempered
afterward. A few are made Of brass and
washed" with some white metal II Paris
they make gold thlmbles for use and dura-
bilit7. disk Of sheet iron is punched into
a hole which gives it Its shape. Then ths
little hollows for the needle are made and
the thimble is perfectly finished and finally
converted into finely tempered steel by
peculiar process. IL is then fine steel
ihimble. that will last lifetime OF longer.
Il IA next lined and covered with gold leaf.
30 put on that it VIII last many years. and
# course can be- renewed when II does wear
ofT Il is believed that such thimbies ara
made nowhere but in PariA-Goo5 House
keeping.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21

Daughter" wrote Nine. de Sevigne IN a
famous phrase, ego and tell your daughter
that her daughters little girl Is crying
There is a family st Roscof, ia France. in
which such a remark would be appropriate.
since there are FIVE generations q IL alive at
this moment The oldest member II the fam
ily Is rest-grandmothsr u ~, and
the youngest a small descendant aEei
month They al went 70 church the other
day when the newest generation was chris
tened -Chlcac0 Times.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21

T1s sdrirsrs ~ Frxos Hisnarrk Ia Gsv-
many sre asTeicpus pans - found Bls-
Earref fnussum in Berlin ~ tes next hirtt-
dav sur rerssrv ~ t1s chancellor Collec-
fans have teen MADE already sud requests
seut oat fos Al rs ies pertaining to the prince
r Dis frulT n wl ir a. prvha tilftv. hs
srrsnre3 ssus~tat Gfter the ~rTie ~ ffs
ust Encrn Hs1srrolis~n uIussurn. vhirt Isl
ir ors ~ f1s 90 .a-es ~ Frsfs~irl fhs Crest
Tae ohanoslior i Gathered ~ fas sdea Ser
Arrk Trifvf.s
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21

History IS full q instances in which a small
sn1 Insignificant bit q vitality has aeon
plished great results, from the day that IN.
mouse lef out the ion Gown e. TIE pressu I
time Another case vas added u the hsf IA
iho town of Harmony the other dav. An
id.e be@ came along and Tor want e better
business stang mans horse " hen ths
remnants = the team were gathered %. 10
ho.l i4ero we're twelve hssketsfaL Th, iitfis
beo ha1 wrecked q hg butcher wagon -
Lewiston Journal
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21

The recovery q the "Ethiopica" n Hello
dorus. CHRISTIAN bishop = tae Fourth cen-
tury, Is cited s. little ebert a. miraculous
During the sack - Ofea. ia l596. q common
soldier saw a manuscript lying in The streets.
begrimed With diTf an trompiel under f0at
tv his comrades. who we're intent eu pluBder-
inr the hous-s Noticing that it vac richly
bound. he piosed % up and conveyed It -
Germany. where IL vas shortly after-sro
printed aud became cne ~ the most p0puisr
rorusnces Of tie tunes Chicago Herald
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21

Is il not sad 20 see so many young
men every day of whom this can be
said? Young man, take my advice.
Stop all indlscreuons which you have
practiced keep good hours, retire early,
and build up your shattered system 10y
using sulphur Bltters, which viii cure
VOu.-OLD PHYSICIAN.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21
PiIes, Pnes!l PiIe.!!i

LoOse's Red Glover Pile Remedy, is
a positive specific for all forms of the
disease. Blind. Bleeding, Itching, IL
cesated, and Protrudng Plles-Price
SOC. For sale by White & White drug
gists, Morton House block.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21

Ths Rosten Irans-riTt rrsveiy hdv1ses ia
readers uat O. gscs up borse chestusts in ths
street sni pckel them. Thry may - hors-
cllesfuats ttat somebody else las loaded -
rlth rneauaafisn soi ttravn sway.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21
Jobher.l PrIees.

AppIes-sl 5oa3 al ? rbl.
B4fuetr Fe1fs- slsl- $50 2 bgshel.
br4us--ftaa L3 > 1uslel.
EFEs-lg.a lIc = aofel-
BllIrr- i1cR ID.
Holey -lis p pound.
I9Iataes--.54tl ? bushel.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21

Applcs-Evap0rafrd. 6sBIc ? pound.
thrrries-l5c p pound.
hr4cnes-l9.1 -.tc 9 pound.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21
STATE OBJ ONO, CITY oFT0LEDo,

FRANK j CHESEY makes oath that
he = the senior partner OF the firm of
+. j. CHENEY < Co., doing business in
the City Of Toledo, County and state
Aforesaid. and that sad frm wall pay
the sum OF ONE III UNDkED DOLLARS
for each and every case OF CArARRH
that cannot be cured by the use of
HANS CATARRH CURE.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21
TALMACE'S SERMON
HIS First Discourse After the Burn
ing Of HIS Church.
PREACHED II The iClDENY OF MUSIC

aIhs BaPtisua or Ffres his subject, snd
Hls Eszt -Nose sr Ihess Ihings
Moss Me8-A Large CsaEresA-
tlen Ia Attendance.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly and acts directly on the blood and
mucus surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials. free. +. J. CHENEY
& &C., Toledo, o. s1y~Sold by Drug
glsts, zoe.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21
~ ArPrAI FOR AID.

have made and / now make appeal 70 all
Christendom 70 help us. We want all Chris
tendon to help and l viii acknowledge the
receipt OF every contribution, great or small.
with nv own hand. We want 10 build
larger and better We want it a national
church in which people Of all creeds and all
nations may find n home The contributions
already sent in make n small hearted church
forever impossible Would not | be n sorry
spectacle for angels and men II IN q church
built By Isrselites and Catholics as well as
all the STYLES Of people commonly called evan
ralical. I should instead OF the banner Of the
Lord God Almighty, raise a futteriIg rag Of
small sectarianisml II We had three hun
dred thousand dollars We would put them
al In one great monument 10 the mercy
4 God People ask on oil SIDES about
what we shall build. / answer. 10 al depends
on the contributions sent in from here and
from the ends Il the earth. say now % al
the Baptists. that We shall have in it Bsp-
tisterv. I say 70 oil EpiscOpalisns. we shall
have in our services as heretofore ar our com
muniou table. portions n the liturgy. l say
to the Catholics, va shall have cross over
the pulpit and probably on the tower. I say
- the Nstboiisfs, We mean 20 sing there Ike
the voice x mighty thunderings ] say 70 all
denominations. ws mean % preach a religion
ss viie a. heaven aud as good - Col We
havo said We had A total loss Bot there was
one exception. TIE only things We saved were
tle silver communion chalccs. for they hap
oened o. be in another building, and tako
that far as typical that vs are 20 be 10 com
runion wita al Christenlon Il believe ia
the communion Of sainfsf
thinz u al thc Brooklyn fremen and al
Insurance coapsniee should search among
fhoza rains on SchaTmrrhorn street they
would not fud splinter iarzo as the ZIP end
- the uttl. ~ ger marked with higofry, and
ss lt .s sail that the sxhumed bricks = tie
-rsl.s q Babylon have ou thsn ths letter y
sterdinz frr Nshuchsdaoszar. 7 declare 70
Yon that "a ever grt nsw church ths let
a.-rrv timber would ha fa@ letter q. far that
e-ud sfand tofh f0r Christ ard far Cat'lo-
rritv Th~ .ssf f~a Foris ! uttered in re
oid church "a Friiay r.eht. sarae ~ yau mar
rrraoc,hor. wrrs ffa' slalah Aurnr
TIE fra words that I uft~r naT ~ mot
.arrsesivs - ny f-efnTs Is thts eur oret
service sfter fho Harf. .ssn q fsf. ar- fsiir'fs-
fshl Amenf "Nrna - these HinEs Move
nas
THr WIZ ~ eoo
We srs kept Ia fhis nsae1 lg tse ~ taFas
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21


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- 80
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l-s ti-ae> pa '-sI "s e~N-o- l@'e
: cay las-t-A -. - N-1 .- ~-L -l9s- @---
t-~s ga : e- a. e'a- 4.-s-' -'--
t~s iA9~s-l sife' - ~'--l--' s-s
re are $50 -' -~ o re increased
o2lse----ol I---l v-i'es iie.l seiii A-s- Lits ci
so4fv" re t-~f-- "--, AL - l-- .~s. -
teen years, So ga '-e o.~.- s-.- q --s '-ia-s.
NAose iares "si9 i@'i--'-i - yV-' p~' -
Nl'm Yel A@i h9f9t ss'-A'a. 9o1 sie1.e1
t1ein t1ls "eeA Win sl-'es am ',~ls as ol
a---' " e-i' lAs 90 i-@-s = ~--e i'1 az
Lot want - sem - Nif' anu :, you s"eFs
tAs sleeve hssA '-0 eo'' meg - i-' - g 3i.~
pretended u 2" a. .-e s-@' "-l-a '--~' '.--'
your eyes "eA-- All '-'io 80 i@'i-- 'l-9
hlstter with y'o' e3Vs' f"Ni
baobhng over 'eii fo1 'Aa' y l. ~ 'la'' S'-'
70 sit Iof ears a. ''--1 '--e 'ils ei'i - 81 $50
ana not have = ~ i'9l1-ea ~ - '''-1''--' ~'7
no" you ieel t-@' you N0u'd l@e 'N.'o l~o-
PIE on the 'iAeI si7 oi l''e a'''e' e'a' ''oi'l
You kno" Dll ".'-e' piesi.t0~ ~i4" i'~i 1'ns'
and BLESSED anu saved o. ieel a. you
are "A Tie same DeA'' an sou want - sue
up tne same mar i".i' anu "aA' u oAse 10i
al tne same "h@tA
II you iui h"ii ana iron ara ieaa snd Ano
10 soineient Ae~i' lNey VIII melt i4io a con
eloMefate ms anu 4 reAiy leei 'Ah' iast
sabbath hie naS 'usel Us az sfosseF ana
hher natures iH'o one II seems aS II ne al
ha1 our LAi'iS On VII ooi'le0'Si WIN al
eiectIic DatteI9 ana nAen 'uis eLiINA soI-
70" s'~fted' Il .Liiiied 'htousA ne "hoie
circle ana We al ie'' 'no s.o'A % Quest
man ara TIE ou''ses. 'ililu ouia JOIN Asnus
IN this ihis4oi 'ui'' "i"luia'i!e. s1iu, eA
pected from 'Aos. a4iais 70 ue bliisa' anu
ono OF the eAluteh iast nAopa'h oIied'
Orandpa, that pace was next % our own
mouse lea We are supporter anu conn
hdent IN THIS uihe oy the cross oi OhrlsI
Ili-- bLhsaED CROSS.
mat is used 70 the liIe. Oh the dark DAY
when Jesus dleI the lightnln8 struck IL from
above, ana the names oi hell dashed up agahist
IL rom oehea'u' lna' eaiIuii palnl~i zen
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21
Crandall Tyne Writer

interchangeable type, change can be
made in five seconds; writing IS always
IN sight, no fitting of the carriage 10
consume time; has but . keys, which
makes 81 characters, including capitals,
small letters, figures and punctuation
marks; fewest parts of any standard
writer; letters are all upon a cylinder,
making 1t impossible to get out of
alignment with use. Send for cata-
lOgue.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21

A. W. GLEASON,

Sworn % before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of Deem
bar u 1870
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-21

THr WIZ 80 COO
We srs keet ia fhis nsaa1 .g t*a ~ taFes
Democratic messenger., 1889-04-27
ITO Be. or Not To Be p"

soliloquizcd the melancholy Dane \ sea
Of trouble opposed, lie shrank mfor,
them; ambition lay dead Life rs h,
viewed il, rested under a yellow cloud
tingcd with green. Hamlet. 10 my mind
was hiiio"s. The blood. diseased. carried
through the natural gates AMI alleys oi
the body, made life burden aud the III,
Of the body magniiicd in a tcniold degree
his other ills. Purify the blood, give new
life aud action to the system. take DIR
licrccs Golden Medical discovery, and
your drowsincss, lack Of appetite. chilly
sensations. yellow skin, bad breath, will
all depart, as the morning mis,s are dis
PEELED by the rising sun.
Thousands ofcurcs follow the use al
DIR. Sage's Caiarrh Remedy. ~ cents.
Democratic messenger., 1889-04-27
REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD USE HUMPHREYS &
TILGHMANS'
Mixture "B.'

They furnish phosphoric acid ammonia and potash in
the best available form for the growing crop
They made from the best materials be had No
worthless stuff to make weight or bulk.
), Their in proportion the quality and quantity
pantfood they supply low they honestly be fur
nished.
4. They made at home by home people, who expect
to make it business and to build up permanent business
on the merit Of their goods
s. Persons can examine the materials and mode Of mixing
and know what they are buying.
6. 1t is economically transported than stable manure,
does introduce weeds. does scab potatoes,
and gives healthy growth
T. They thoroughly mixed and puverized by machinery,
suitable for drilling applying otherwise which is mposs
bic to do by hand thereby saving of extra
extra labor.
s. They will improve the fertility of land while
producing immediate crops time
9. Because Our Mixture b has been the market for
years and has always given unqualified satisfaction
has been tested time and time again. alongside Of stable
manure Peruvian guano and other fertilizers and has al
ways proved be equal the best and in almost every
test ahead of anything else, and in buying you
may be assured you running risks
1t has these several years proved itself be per-
mprovcr of the soil fields that wero almost barren
few years ago by udcous application Of "Our
Mixture b., producing heavy crops.
Democratic messenger., 1889-04-27

THE EASTERN SHORE STEAMBOAT CO.
] WINTER SCHEDULE. on and after FRI
day. November nth. lsss. rs follows, weather
permitting. Steamer MAu0IE's Mondays and
Thursdays trip stopped. Steamers leave South
Street wharf at O'Clock, D. M.
Steamer TANGIER Capt. Il. Hewari. Tues
days and Fridays for Crisfeld. Finncys, Oman
cOck, Shclitown, Pitts Wharf, Cedar Hall. Re-
hohoth, Pocomoke City aud Snow Hill.
Returning, leave Snow Hill Mondays and
Thursdays at o O'Clock. a. M, touching nj the
above landing at the usual hours. Leave Oman
cock o'clock p. m.
steamer EASTERN SHORE Capt. W. W.
Matthews. Wednesdays for Forti's Crlshcld.
TMngier Island. Hoifnan's. Evans Boggs'
Hunting Creek. Guilfori and Mcssongo. Hc-
turning, leave McssOngu Fridays nt o'clock
a. IN. touching at Guilforl and Hunting Creek
nj usual hours, Nashua. ~ noon. BOggs' 100 p.
m., Evans LIS and lioffman's 2.O y. m.. Tan.
gior t.00 y. IN. Sundays for forls. Crissield.
Hofman's. Evans, BogRs'. Naniua. Davis.
Rccsls', Miles. Shicld's aud Taylor.s. RETURN
Ing. leave Taylor's Tuesdays at 6.OO o'clock a.
M, touching at the usual hours Of winter
Schedule.
Steamers leave Crisiield for baltimore on ar
rival of lat down train.
Frcights received for points ON y. Y. Y. 4 n.
n. H.. and wicomltn railroad daily, ID. VI. & v.
Il. u. Tuesdays and Fridays only.
Freight received mp To- t.JO y. M. and must
bc prepaid except tO points On y. Y. u. n.
railroad.
P.R CLARK. Gcn'l Agent.
Foot of South street, baltimore.
Democratic messenger., 1889-04-27
Epoch.

The transition from long. lingering aud
painful sickness Ia rubnst health marks
an epoch in the life of the individual.
Such n remarkable event is treasured IN
the memory and the agency whereby the
good health has been attained j. grcaifhlly
blessed Hence il Is ihat so much Is heard
in praise Of Electric lliiicrs S1 many
feel they owe their restoration Ia health,
Ia the use uf the Great Alternative aud
Tonic, lf you nIc troubled with any Ills
ease Of Kidneys, l.iycrOr Stomach. Of long
ar short standing, yOn will surely find re-.
lief by the use Of Electric liiiicrs. Sold
nj 5Oc. and 81 per battle at T. u. Cot.
tingham X Co.'S Drugstore.
Democratic messenger., 1889-04-27
There's nothinq like ii.

0s~mS"S DssS Easy' Ei.1aaf' EeOasssicai!
Democratic messenger., 1889-04-27

with the sweetest face | had
ever seen was bending over
me, and as | struggled weakly
to a sitting posture, she gently
clasped her arms about me.
My poor little darling
What made you run like that
Had not been passing at that
moment, Heaven knows what
might have happened!'
She looked SO sympathetic
so loving, that ! could not helE
resting my head against her
and sobbing out a discon
nected tale of my woes. Hel
lips quivercd a little as | end
ed and she bent to press
tender clinging kiss upon my
brow.
Poor Uncle Richard! Ant
did you really think he wished
to kill you?" she asked softly
"You have been left too lonely,
too longin the care of ignoran,
servants no wonder he de-
sired to send you to me"
TO you?" | gasped, rot
quite understanding even yet
TO you?"
Yes. You have been a very
foolish little girl, and the cause
of much anxiety TO one Of the
best men that ever brcathcd
Uncle Richard wanted to make
you happy, more like other
children, and had just decided
to send you to me, his cousin,
when you ran away. Had
not recognized you by this de-
scription. he would have been
sadly distressed, not knowing
what had become Of YOU"
"How long have | been
here ?" | asked, feeling terri.
bly, ashamed aud foolish.
Three days
"Where is Uncle Richard
Can | see him ?" whispered
humbly and with a smile and
kiss, my kind nurse left me.
The next moment however
i was clasped close in the
arms OF my wicked uncle.
My own little Nell! You
will love me now? ? he said,
and his voice sounded no lon
ger grufi, or perhaps | had i'm
agined it before. and sobbcd
half gladly as | kissed his
bronzcd bearded cheek.
Yes ; will love you always
you and this kind lady"
murmurcd, holding out an i'm.
pulsive hand to her.
Uncle Richard smiled very
,cnderly. and looked from my
fearful face to her pretty one,
This is Aunt Grace. darling,
she is to be my wife soon. and
then we can both take care oI
you"
| felt very glad when heard
that, and happines made me
quickly better so quickly in
deed dI The time pass, tina,
| couldhartlly believe a Who'll,
month had gone before Uncle
Richard took me home tc
Betty again not home alone
for sweet Aunt Grace was
with us, and it was a very diff
fcrcnt child who lcapcd into
old nursic's arms to the on,
who had run away four short
weeks ago.
"lIe is good, and | love
him ?" ! whispered cxultingly
in her ear. Il don't believe 4
bit in stories about wicked un
cles they are not true"
But nursie only smiled ano
wept, and said ] was a dear
foolish little lamb.
1 -
Democratic messenger., 1889-04-27

q aarHrrn rnnn Isshie. usias % sts-p wsu
LACfHf6D TVVb ntshs. Wahs Easghirs
Democratic messenger., 1889-04-27
BmckIen's Arnicn SnIye.

The best Salve In the world fnr Cuts,
Bruises. Sorcs. Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, Teltcr. Chappe,l Hands. Ch ilblains.
CoTns, and all skin Erupiions. and posi-.
lively cures Piles, or n0 pay required. II
Is guaranteed 10 give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 81 cents per
box. For sale by p. ID. Cntiingham Il 10.
Democratic messenger., 1889-04-27
pllr. , pllr., ironing rllr..

SYMPTOMS Moisture; intencc Itching aud
siingtnR most NJ night worse by scrnichlng
" allowed tO continue tumOrs forIn, which
often hlrcd and ulccrate. becominy very Snr-.
SwANNE's OINTMENT stops the itching and
hlte'ling. heals liberation. an In most gsss ~
nnNcs the tunor-. ~ druggists, ar by mnil
lnr ~ ccnls. Dr. SWnIne a fOn, rhIln,lclphIn.
Democratic messenger., 1889-04-27
MY WICKED UNCLE.

ike clearing the SKY above
was Of that dull. leaden hue,
such as generally precedes
much wet weather, and though,
| scanned it until my eyes
ached. | could not catch a
glimpse of the tiniest bit OF
blue.
had been watching the
people pass to and fro be-
meath the nursery window
not by any means an amusing
occupation anything, how
ever, was better than seeing
nursie knit her everlasting
sock, or playing with my we'll
worn dolls.
was feeling miserable-as
utterly forlorn as any child
could possibly be. but then, as
nursic said. it was hard to lose
my dear father SO unexpected
". and be left to the tender
mercy of an unknown uncle.
Not that | could remember
papa very well. he had been
away such a long. long time,
ever since mama died still. |
used to hear from him some
times, and his letters never
failed to bring happiness to
his lonely little child.
| pressed my cheek closer
to the cold window-panc as
this thought crossed my mind,
and a few hot tears gathered
in my eyes. In another in
stant | should have given away
to the grief weighing SO hcavi-
ly upon my heart, but the alb
rupt entrance of one of the
maids cffcctually reused me.
Betty" she said cxcitedly,
laying her hand on the old
woman's shoulder. "NIr. Rich
ards come"
Nursic gave a little shrek,
and lifted her two hands sock
and all-in evident terror.
Lord bless my soul ! Have
you seen him, Susan ?"
Yes and | don't like the
look of him at all" Susan an
swcrcd emphatically. Il can't
think what possessed master
to leave the child to such a
man"
He always was one of the
wild sort still he may be kind
to my poor lamb"
"lts a great temptation to
have entire control of so much
money, and no one to interfere
except Miss Nelly" Susan
went on sagcly.
Poor child poor child |
only hope he will be kind to
her. II he isn't, Ill" Here
nursic paused and added in a
startled tone. Bless my soul"
Susan turned and fixed her
bright eyes on mine.
had Lccn attracted by
their animated voices, and
creeping from my cold place,
gradually ncarcd them.
Probably my presence dis
concerted her, for she bounced
somewhat hastily from the
room.
"Nursie," | began trcmu-
lously' "who is Mr.. Richard ?"
"Your uncle. Miss Nelly,
dcar-your poor fathers own
brother
is he going to live here al
ways?"
Goodness knows he may
or he may not settle down
Christian-likc, instead OF rush
ing off to furrin parts"
sighed, and dragged my
little velvet chair from its cor
ner, sat down before the blaz-
ing fire, holding on. my chilled
hands to the genial warmth.
Nursie, after a rather dolcful
glance at me, rescued her knit
ting from the kittens clutches,
and recommended work.
dare say she wondered
what made me SO unusually
silent, why | forgot even to
play with Floss she would
have been still more surprised
had she only guessed the
thoughts busy in my mind
thoughts brought there by her
own rash words.
My unknown uncle was
wicked--of that | was quite
certain, and perhaps he would
be cruel to me-thc fragile
child who stood between him
and so much wealth.
had read of such dreadful