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The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14
Hoods


Its way to the leading place among medicines by
Its own intrinsic. undisputed merit, and has now q
larger sale than any other similar preparation in
the country. nyou have never taken Hoods sarss.
parilla, . fair trial will convince You of its excel
lence and merits. Take It this season.
"Ihave fora long time been using Hood's sarss.
parilla. aud believe me. I would not be without It
As u spring medicine It is invaluable" Z. A
RHODES. 1870 Ontario Street. Chicago, M.
Hoods sarsaparilla gave me now life, and 70
stored me to my wonted health and strength
WILLIAM H. CLouag. Tilton. NH.
NIB. Be sure to get Hoods sarsaparilla.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

Sest6e French e~oNstnment
ysteHpeD whsls it will soon have to
Nbesscw laissIy.
TIN house o& commons e now lighted
BY electric ligAtitot the 6rst time.
Ar Johnstown . Hungarian was thrown
heAdlong from . fast train, and, gathering
himaelf mp, he started after the train to Sc.
cure his dinner.pal.
II b said that the English authorities
ato sttll In pursuit Of Jack the Ripper, and
that one Of the best knowno Of their dectect.
i've inspectors devotes his whole time to the
case.
1.-the villages Of. Northamptonshire a
fund has been started from which to nav 4
ponce per dozen for the heads Of sparrows,
whose damage to the crops has become un-
beasable.
NEDDYBEMPs, Me-, boasts OF q sig
year-old boy who spelled over four hum
dred words ON examination day without
missing one. Evidently the spelling book
70 not neglected in that school.
Pn11L1P WEST broke into the house Of
Antonio Gillepi, at Wilkesbarre, on Satur-
day night aud stole $3.50. Gillepi jumped
ont OF the window in his nightclothes and
captured the thief three miles away.
STEAM surface cars. or dummies, are
G.oo ny t0e stfeet raltoao companies OF
Birmingham, and last year they carried
100000 o passengers with only two fatal
and forty-one minor accidents.
TIE theme Of the Japanese national an.
them % recently rendered into English is:
oh that the reign Of our emperor might
continue Tor thousands n thousands OF
years-until oyster shells become rocks"
COMPLAINT is made that the craze for
natural flowers. ferns and rare plants gen.
orally is leading to the destruction of the
British hedge rows, and a Law is proposed
to make 1t q m~isdemeanor to steal flowers
or twigs.
THERE is . new Eiffel tower on the
banks Of the Neva, near st. Petersburg,
constructed entirely Of 10000 blocks Of
ice, with restaurants, observation plat
forms and other attractions. It is $50 feet
high.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14
aIo some point on the lake." I re.

.To some point on the lake,"I re-
"And are they used?'
80, yes; l understand they are a
great convenience to the inland cnmps.a.
Cant we use them, somehow"
@No, my boy: we have no instru.
ment, and would not know how to use
one if we had it,"
Then / spoke of other matters, not
wishing him to entertain hopes which
1 saw had no foundation.
Suddenly I awoke from an uneasy
sleep and missed him from my side.
In terror / called his name, and with
q sinking heart listened for the response
that did not come.
An awful fear took possession of me.
Knowing that he could never secure
my consent, the daring little fellow had.
started off to meet his death while
trying to bring relief tome.
This terrible conclusion, coupled
with the pain of my broken limb.
caused me to lose consciousness.
When 1 revived, it was to find Rob.
bic rubbing my hands and face.
where have you been?" l asked, in
n tremor of Joy at seeing him in the
starlight.
Looking into that telegraph mat.
ter" he replied. I'm hoping"
slope no more for that Robbie. but
sit down beside me. Help may come
in the morning." I added, not wishing
to discourage him.
Help did come in the morning.
About nine o'clock Robbie set up a
joyous shout, and a moment later / saw
strong men approaching.
"How came ye,. here?" / inquired,
as soon as my feelings permitted me to
speak.
Il telegraphed for Them" cried Rob.
bic, as he turned q cart-wheel in the
snow.
"That's about the size of it," said
one of the mon. 'sThc lines wouldn't
work this morning, and we were sent
out to locate and repair the breaks"
"That's just what 1 figured on," said
the delighted boy, when I climbed q
pole last night and sawed the whole
six wires in two with my knife.
had an instrument and knew how te
use It'll"
Who will say that increasing years
has added foolishness to my fondness,
and that the handsome young man who
sits beside me and makes disparaging
remarks as I write, was not o bright
and nervy boy?
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

sr AxDA

This heart Of mine 10 sadly human,
And passion sweeps It oftentimes;
Shall earthly pleasures never all it9
Or do I long for things sublime?
It flutters restless In my bosom,
As Il 1t pinned sad and alone.
Is It the poets soul within me
That makes my spirit weep and moane
My heart ia empty of all pleasure
such pleasure as the world can give:
My path Is sllrouded still In darkness,
Two lived--and still-on hopo I live.
My heart ia tired with Hopes beguiling,
And Faith droops low with weary wing ;
How long can Patience bear her burdcMs2
BEIRSE, Ark.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14
RockefelIer,s Dive Sfork

William Rockefeller, of the STANDARD
Oil company. kept q fine herd of deer at
his former home, near Greenwich, Conn,
for a number of years until this winter.
His new home Mt Tarrytown is now COM
pleted, and one of his preparations for re-
moval was the sale Of his herd of deer.
Twoof the finest of the herd, n pair of red
deer, as large as Ameri, an elk. no has
gwen to the city of New York for the Cen
tral park m%enagerie. They are the genu-
inc European red deer, not the misnamed
Virpinia variety.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14
Peculiar to Itself

power Peculiar to Itself Is conclusively shown by
the wonderful cures 1t has effected. unsurpassed
in the history of medicine. This absolute merit 1t
possesses by reason of tho fact that II is prepared by
aC0inbinatiOn, Proportion and Process Pecu-
liar to Hoods Sarsaparilla, known to no other medi-
cine, and by which tho full medicinal power of all
the ingredients used Is retained. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla is . llighly concentrated extract of Sarsaparilla.
Dandelion. Mandrake. Dock. Juniper Berries and
other we'll known vegetable remedies. It has won
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14
A 7fine.Honored Belief Shattered.

This Is . limo honored belief, which has
certa,plv on NO occ.s;on '. more !. s .fSs sIs
than BY this story from q Hopkinsville.
KY, paper: Taking of quail, Col. 8. NJ.
Stating, Of this vicinity, nov 10 his S4th
year, has broken into countless fragments
the ancient and hoarv superstition that
to eat quill, however daintily
cooked, for thirty . days successfully,
will produce nausea worse han seasick-
ness. On the LIST day OF last October, be-
ing in rather delicate health, he began to
diet on quail flesh exclusively, eating one
bird and sometimes two every day. Ha has
not missed q bird for 1875 days, and has not
the slightest inclination to change his diet,
which rather improves III flavor"
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14
ny XII. COURTYARD.

What was the word you said to me
In tho CLEAN of the sunset glow?
When the moss-rose pressed her scarlet lips
On the lily's check of snow.
All! poets and sages their lives will spend
And the tides will cbb aud low,
But only the roses can tell, good friend,
And only the lilies know.
But what was the word / said to you, :,
In the heart of the ruby glare?
The passion flower swung high the cross,
The pansies were all at prayer.
All! poets and sages their lives will spend.
And the tides will ebb and fiow,
But only tn roses can tell, good friend,
AND only. he lilies know.
:. G.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14
A Patriotic Consul.

The old Garibaldi homestead at Clifton,
L. L., which wal presented to the Italian
government in 1852 by Mr.. Bachmann, is
likely to revert to the latter. The Italian
consul in New York and the trustees ap-
pointed to look after the property refuse to
pay a bill of 1922 for taxes and repairs, the
latter saying that the Italian government
should pay the bill and the consul insist
ing that the trustees must meet the debt.
Mr.. Bachmann says he will take the house
hocL
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14
Excitement i'm New Iersey.

There is considerable excitement at
North Plaintield, n. j., over the discovery
of copper and silver ores in the mountains
back of the town. The discovery was made
in excavating for water works, and it is
said that Investigation has been made to
warrant the assertion that, underlying the
outer layers of trap rock and red sandstone
in the mountain, are mines from which
fortunes may BIO developed. Capitalists
are negotiating for the control of the
minea.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

She Cat the mint)-Ah, now I know,
Harry, why 1 think you are good rs
gold. He-Oh, get ont! She-No;
but you are. really. You r pressed.
for money, you know.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14
LITTLE kUBBIE's NERVE
BY DWIGHT
N the fall of 1s7s

N the fall of 1873
my business call
ed me into the
apine regions of
the ST t e of
Michigan. I had
recently secured
a patent of great
value in the fell
ing of heavy tim
Der, and was in
Producing it
among the log
ging camps and
ca N, mills
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14
BEST. easiest to use and cheapest. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. By druggists. 5Oc.

A CANTON. China, paper estimates that
100000 people die every year in China by
fire and food, but it is not satisfied. The
fact is," it remarks with cold-blooded Gym.
icism, sthe great need of Cinnamon is the
sudden removal of 1900, 10000 or 5000, OGO
inhabitants to make elbow room for those
Who are left"
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

A MICHIGAN p tells Of q farmer
catching a fellow going u Of his pasture
one night with a sheep ON his back aud
blazing away at him with Q shotgun. The
paper naive1y adds that the fellow dropped
the sheep, went to Ann Arbor the next
day, and when he returned he had q glass
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

LONDON is surprised at being able to
buy the beautiful mimosa elegans on the
streets at ridicuiously low prices. although
but a few years ago it wa very rare and
expensive.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

A NEW swindle has appeared IN Europe.
Prominent persons receive letters dated at
the military prison in Madrid purporting
to come from the late secretary of the
Egyptian mahdi, who knows where 4,OOO,-
600 of francs are concealed. He asks @
small SUI to satisfy the creditors who
keep him in prison, in return for which he
will tell where the treasure is. This trans
parent trick makes many dupes.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

FIVE CENTS saved on soap: five dollars
lost ON rotted clothes. is that economy:
cost OF Q bar of tho poorest soap made and
the best. which is. us all know. Dobbins'
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

A BILL has been introduced to enable
English peers to abandon their places in
the house Of lords il they wish and be
| elected to the house of commons il they
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

A SENSATION was caused iu London on
Tuesday by the finding OF the Countess
Carlotty, the English widow of a deceased
Flench nobleman, dead in her chair. The
unfortunate woman was hugging i'm her
arms q lag containing SIC, 900 in gold at
the very NONE MT when she was dying of
insufficient nutrition. being too miserly to
purchase the food that she needed TO keep
her alive.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

PSYCHOLOGISTS say that the older a
man grows the smaller his brain rbe-
comes. This explains why the old man
knows nothing and the young one every
thing.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14
ALatiy In south Carolina Writes;

Ny labor was shorter and less painful,
than on two former occasions; physicians
astonished. I thank you for Mothers
Friend. !" II is worth its weight in gold. Ad-
dress the Bradfeld Regulator Co. Atlanta.
Ga. for particulars. Sold by all druggists.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

CouGns HoAnsENEss.-The irritation
which induces coughing Immediately re-
lieved by use Of "Brorn's Bronchial Iio.
ches." Sold only in boxes,
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

When Baby was sick. we gave her csstori...
When she was a Child. she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss. she chung to Castoris.
when she had Children. she gave them Castoris.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

Tfeel very much indebted to Hoods sarsaparills
for I believe It sto the use of this medicine that I
owe my present health. In the spring got SO com.
pletely run down that 1 could not eat or sleep. and
all the dreaded diseases of life seemed to have o
mortgage on my system. Twas obliged to abandon
my work. and after seeking medical treatment and
spending over $50 for different preparations, 1 found
myself no better. Then my wife persuaded me to
try o bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla. Before the first
bottle was gone I began to amend. I have now used
two bottles and have gained 2e pounds. Can eat any.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14
Deafness Can't Be Cured

BY local applications. as they can not reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only ono
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by All in-
famed condition of the mucus lining of the
you havo u rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when ii Is entirely closed Deafness is
the result, and unless the inflammation Fan he
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever
ninc cases out Of ten are caused by catarrh,
which il nothing but an. n1inined condition Of
the mucus surfaces.
We will give Ono Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness tcauscd by catarrh) TINT We car
not cure by taking Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars, free.
Sold by all urIyriSIs. nric.. ID cruts.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

,,o, .3ysS IS t lbiA,y,H!;E s;Y.s gap. $, II. nds. slss33
easy. liS Piano Pieces.
WiiiTNEn,S Dds, s., Cloth 500. by 8. B..
tor Manual and Pedal. by 20 distinguished com.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14
The Spring
Medicine

thing without It hurting me; my dyspepsia and
biliousness have gone. I never felt better In my
life. I'M at work again and consider myself . we'll
man. Chose two bottles were worth 800 to me.'
w. v. EuLows. Lincoln. Ill.
Hoods sarsaparills purified ms blood. gave me
strength. and ovcrcame the headache and dizziness,
80 that now I am able TO work again." LUTHER
MASON. s. Church st.. lowell. Mass.
MY wife suffered from sick headache and neural.
gta. After taking Hoods 6psrssparills she was
Hoods 6sysaparills is sold BY druggists. o.; sig
for e5. Prspassd BY OIL. HooD I Co., Lowell, Mas
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

In a recent sale of old books and manu-
scripts in New York a letter written by
Christopher Columbus sold for $4,000. Il
consisted of 1lG- lines aud eighty-four
words. and very easy words at that, we're
spelled the most convenient way. Mr..
Columbus was good at sailing but mighty
poor at spelling, though in his day it was
just as proper to spell cat with a *" as in
any other way.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14
Wild March Music,

and sweet mclodics. sacred md secular
songs. and I'LL other kinds of music are In
our thousands OF books and millions Of
sheet music pieces!
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

DRINK, and the world drinks with
you; swear OF, and you swear alone.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

AN ambitious young Enelishman an
nounces that he is about to publish q key
to Rrowning's works.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14
Attacked by Wolves.

As two merchants were returning lately
in q carriage to Bartfeld from the Hungar-
ian i NC. Gal,sian frontier frontier. they icy, we're attacked az . BY
was shot as soon as he leaped on ono of
the carriage horses. The remaining eight,
far from being frightened off, furiously
pursued the travellers, who managed to
shoot two moro of the bowling animals.
just az the horses began to slncken their
pace through loss of blood and fatigue,
five hunters hove in sight from q neighbor-
ing field and quickly dispatched the rest of
the nurHllinu uack.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

Thousands Of people from premature graves.
Tho remedy is DIR. Pierce's Golden Mod
ical Discovery. 1t cures coughs. relieves
asthma. checks bronchitis, purifes the
blood. heals sores. eruptions md unsightly
pimplcs. IL is without IL rival for all tho
ills that spring from a disordered liver.
All druggists.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

e recommend "Tansiil's Punch" Cigar.
= The universities of Italy are complained
Of for the inferior grade of education to
which they allot diplomas.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14
Costly Cigars.

Don't hawk. and blow. and spit. but use
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. OF d~ruggists.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14
To Recover Sunkcn Treasure,

A company, it was stated. lately set out
from Sydney to New Zealand 10 recover
sunken treasure from some old wreck on
the west coast of the Middle island, but so
far no returns have been published, the op.
erations probably not being complete. Tho
subject of sunken treasure reminds one of
the heaps of gold carried in the gaileons of
the past. In 1863 a ship of war from Lis
bon had on board 9,O00,O00 of crusades in
diamonds and about no. G0 Crowns tur.
nois" piastres, makingthe whole 90. 050, 900
livres turnois. So much for u single ship.
In IVA two Spanish ships from Vera Cruz
and Havana arrived with %, 700, 900 crowns,
exclusive Of merchandise valued roundly at
81, 900, 900 crowns. Such examples could be
multiplied. OF the cargo of an English In
diaman in 1771, one item-a diamond in
the rough-was valued at E100, 000.
He Wanted big Money.
Representative OF the Call interviewed
Mr.. William Edward Eastlake last Thurs
lay at the extensive stove works OF Messrs.
| Cutter 4 Proctor In reference to a prize
| that he had drawn in tho Louisiana State
Lottery. Mr.. Eastlake said: Il held one
twentieth of ticket No. 643O1. that drew the
Third Capital prize OF $50. 900. and collected
the amoun due me. : .. $500. worry promptly
through the American Express Com.
pany. l have bought tickets for the
last thirteen months. investing during
that time n total OF SIS. I sold one of two
tichets ! had for the October drawing to {
friend and the IL solddrew $50. but Ididn'
kick-I was after bigger money. i have al
ways thought that the drawings were fail
and square and intend TO continue to pur.
chase tickets as long as l have "a dollar tt
spare. l have invested my money In thu
preferred stock of u building and loan as
sociation where it will double itself in eiah
and intelligent gentleman. a Node u!
trade. and has been u widowerfo q numbe
OF years. One OF his mates says that ho il
contemplating matrimony. again.-Peotit
uMl Saturday Euenin0 NcW. february ].
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

HAnK!to the sound of hnmansy's walls!
Millions of people with aches aud with nils
Headaches and l%uinOrs, II merciless flood,
Woabness of lungs and disorders OF blood.
Xnf floa.o,a n llnlilu. flint nnafa ial.. u n ..a,
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14
ONE ENJOYS

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figsistaken it is pleasant
and refreshingto the taste, andacts
gentlyyetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in it,
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
It's many excellent qualities conn
mend it to all and have made e
the most popular remedy known. 1.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 500
and 81 bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
ciLAFORHM no SKeUP CO.
SAN kaAHolsc0. on.
kONa0WllE. kK NEW YORK. Nv
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

Ahclptul. ! softl friend 10 pupil and teacheris
MASON'S PIANO $3.50. by Wm.M Mason and
FORTE TECHNICS ". 5. u. Mathews. This adj
inirable system of scales. alpcggios. and all other
needed technical exerciSeS. with good directions,
holds u ligli place in the esteem OF thorough teach.
ers, and should be everywhere used.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-03-14

Who will say that increasing years
has added foolishness to my fondness,
and that the handsome young man who
sits beside mo and makes disparaging
remarks as I write, was not o bright
and nervy boy?