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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30
A Sympathizinc EmD.oye,

Mrs. De Fadd (who can not stand the
odor of turpentine)-I would have sent
for you to have done this cleaning last
week, but we have been having the out
side of our house painted and it made
us all sick
Mrs. Mcsadd OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Oh don't wonder. Thin colors is enough
to make any one sick.-N. Y. Weekly.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

Scene in dining car on the "velvet
Train" between Cincinnati and Chicago,
via tho C., H. and D. and Monon route.
Mugglns examining menu card This
isluxury Fresh Strawberries in Decem-
Dor.
Scruggins-Yes, this line is always
hrst; but see they have dropped frogs
legsP
Muggns-Why, the Mckinley bill
puts tariff on hops-Cincinnat En-.
ouiror
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30
Not the Real Thing.

NO." said the bachelor, thoughtfully,
SIT looks like baby, and it's dressed
like baby, but it isn't baby, sure"
"And why not, Ishould like to know?"
the irate mother exclaimed.
"Why," said the experienced bache-
Tor, slowly, I've been sitting here
watching it for half an hour, and it
hasn't cried once. "-Somerville Journal.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30
About thaasama Thing.

He-Now, my darling, you know how
strong is my love for you. Do not say
you will be sister to me.
She-No, George, l will not say SO.
YOU
He-Then you will
She-You may be brother to me,
George.-Boston Herald.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30
Borne Down with Inflrmities,

Age finds its surest solaco in the benignant
tonic aid afforded by Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which counteracts rheumatic and
malarial tendencies, relieves growing
inactivity of the kidneys, and is the finest
remedy extant for disorders of the stomach,
liver and bowels Nervousness, too with
which old people are very apt TO be aflict.
ed, is promptly relieved by it.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30
And 1t Didn't.

AS he sat in the parlor awaiting her
coming he could not suppress his
ecstasy. I'm few minutes will meet
her." he murmured, softly.
Then in few minutes l won't
meter" was tho sage remark of the gas
pipe, hearing what he said.-Munsey's
Weekly.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30
A Train Wrecked.

Blobson-I don't see how Jabber got
an invitation to this party. He's reg
ular train wrecker.
Snapper-Train wrecker. Why isn't
he in Jail? ~
Blobson-He can not dance with
lady three minutes without stamping all
over her dress.-Boston Herald.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30
Ills Way Out OF 1t.

Miss ontente- What perfectly lovely
roses!
Outpocket-Ya-as, err er-exquisito.
ITO the diminutive fower-girD C-caD
you-er-aheml-e - cash a check?-
Judge,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30
No Leisure.

Edith-To think that it should come
to this! My husband turns out to be a
scamp, and have to sew for livingl
Eva-Well, you married in haste; now
you can repent at leisure.
Edith-Indeed, | can't even do that;
have to work all the time.-Jury.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effects Of Syrup of Figs, when in
need of u laxative and if the father or moth
er be costive or bilious the most gratifying
results follow its use, so that it is the best
family remedy known and every family
should have bottle.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30
1pyiolable Secrecy.

"Ill tell you something" remarked
Miss Blocker, ION the dead quiet"
Every WE'LL" replied Miss Beacon
Street of Boston; 81 will remember that
it's on the deceased silence. Judge.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

After all, the mild agencies
are the best. Perhaps they
work more slowly, but they
work surely. DIR. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets are an acts0e
agency but qutct and mild.
They're sugar-coated, easy to
take, never shock nor derange
the system and half their pow
er is in the mild way in which
their work is done. Small
est, cheapest, easiest to take.
One a dose. Twenty-Five cents
a vial. Of all druggists.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

MILLIONS of women use Dobbins' Electric
Soap daily, and say it is the best and cheap
est. III they are right, pou ought to use It,
II wrong, one trial only will SNOWY you. Buy a
bar of your grocer and try it next Monday
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

THROAT DISEASES commence with Cough,
Cold, or Sore Throat. "BroiUns Bronchial
IrocheS' give immediate relief. Sold onv in
boxes. Price 25 cts
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

ALL disorders caused by bilious state of
the system can be cured by using Carter
Little Liver Pills. No pain, gripping or dis
comfort attending their use. Try them.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

FoRTIFY Feeble Lungs Against Winter
with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

Takes 1000 people to buy
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy,
at 80 cents a bottle, to make
up $500.
One failure to cure would
take the profit from 1000
sale
Its makers profess to cure
"cold in the head" and even
chronic catarrh, and if they
fail they pay $500 for their
over-conhdence,-
Not in newspaper words
but in lard cashI Think of
what confidence it takes to
put that in the papers-and
mean it.
It's makers believe in the
Remedy. Isn't it worth a
trial? Isn't any trial prefer
able to catarrh ?
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

THE more you pelt tanner the better he
likes pittsburgh Dispatch.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

ToREGULATE the stomach, liver and bowels
and promote digestion, take one of Carter's
Little Liver Pills every night Try them.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small
doses OF Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30
Mr.. Charley Younghusband - Why.

Mr.. Charley YounghuSband = Why
what's the matter?
Mrs. Younghusband lin deep anguish)
Il gave-a-a-tramp-a p-p-piece
of my fresh home made bread and-and
he gave it to Rover.
Mr.. Charley Younghusband (consol-
ingly)-Well, I wouldn't cry about lit
tie thing like that
Mrs. Younghusband-You don't u
u-understand. Pm crying about Rover
he is ad-boo-hoo-hoo.-
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

A MAN hired room under doctors Office
so that the doctors might work over him in
case OF an emergency.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

THE anatomst is the man who can givc
US the surcst inside information. PUCK
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

IT may be said of q man who invests in a
QUARRY that bis lot is q hard one
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

"BE flirtuous and you will be happy as
tho young lady remarked 10 her fricnd.-
Lawrence American.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

THERE are many idol words in the Ian
guage Of the heather Pittsburgh Chron
icle
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30
Children Eniov

AMAN doesn't have to understand mill
tary tactics to drill hole.-Birmingham
Ledger.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

THE office of dentist is also studio
While he is drawing those about him arc
making music and dancing. IN O. Picayune.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

A NEW disease, diphtheria of tho eye, has
appeared In Boston. Strabismus OF tho
throat may be expected next-Lowell Cour
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

CONSIDER the man who is always punct-
ual-how much time he wastes waiting for
other people -Elmira Gazette
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

"PAPA, why do they call this census re,
port from Washington a rough countm
"Because II has not been filed yet, my son. y
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30

1T is bright man that can tell the age OF
saw by looking at its teeth N. Y Ledger.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-30
THE SISTERS.

detroit readers will readily understand the
Implication of this poem. To those outside it is
proper to say that the sequel refers to the case
Of Matilda Oresch, ten years of age who had
ner entire scalp torn from her head by her hair
being caught by a revolving shaft. Her sister
Emma, two years older, voluntarily su;litted
to have piece OF skim eight by five and one.
half inches, cut from her SIDE to graft upon her
sisters head but to keep the skin alive until
II should adhere it was left attached by mar
row strip to Emma's body, and the two were
bound together, remaining thus for four days. !
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

The Shamrock. Ireland's emblem. is
a trefoil, or three-leafed grass, much
resembling our white clover. Accord
ing 20 tradition. when 81. Patrick
landed near Wicklow In 4SS. the pagan
inhabitants were on the point OF ston-
ing him TO death; but having obtained
a hearing. he endeavored to explain 70
them the Trinity In Unity. but they
could not understand II. At last he
stopped and pluckcd a trefoil (Sham-
iroclS). and said. lis IL not as possible
for the Father. Son and Holy Ghost 10
be one. as IL Is for these three leaves
TO grow upon a single stalkgn The
Irish were convinced, and the sham
rock was adopted as the national em-
blcm.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25
9 August
Flower

had been troubled FIVE months
with Dyspepsia. The doctors told
me it was chronic. had fullness
after eating and a heavy load in the
pit of my stomach. / suffered fire.
quently from a Water Brash of clear
matter. Sometimes deathly Sick
ness at the Stomach would overtake
me. Then again / would have the
terrible pains of Wind Collie. At
such times would try 10 belch and
could not. / was working then for
Thomas McHenry, Druggist, Cor.
Irwin and Western Ave, Allegheny
City, Pa, in whose employ had
been for seven years. Finally used
August Flower, and after using just
one bottle for two weeks, was en-
tirely relieved Of all the trouble. I
can now eat things I dared not touch
before. would like to refer you 10
Mr.. McHenry, for whom worked,
who knows all about my condition,
and from whom / bought the medi-
cine. / live with my wife and family
at 80 James ST., Allegheny City, Pa.
Signed, JOHN ID. Cox. y
C. G. GREEN Sole Manufacturer,
Woodbury., New Jersey, U. S. A..
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25
A Dipsomania Cure.

Eastern newspapers contain glowing
accounts of the good work done by DIR.
Leslie Kelley nj Dwight, H.. In caring
the victims OF drink and the opium
habit. lie very properly treats II as a
physical disease, capable OF cure or
modification, and seeks 20 destroy the
appetite and prevent the possibility OF
its return. viii power has much 70
do with the reform OF the drinker and
religion checks his appetite, but Meth
er OF these has succeeded in eradicating
the appetite. The method OF treat
ment by DR. Kelley is not n secret nor
is there any mystery about H. II con-
sists OF hypodermic injection and in
ternal medicine, the principal ingre-
dent being the chloride OF gold. BY
this method permanent cures have
been made OF ninety-hve per cent OF
the five thousand cases which have
been treated at the Sanitarium since II
has started. In 1880.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

II Was Not In His Usual Vein, but fa'
More Entertaining.


Here Is a choice Bit from jerome X.
Jerome's latest book. Told After Sup
per-" II is a story OF party made up
exclusively OF men, and the time Is
Christmas Eve;
We had some moro punch and then
the curate told Us a story. could not
make head or tail OF the curate's story.
so cannot retail II To you. We none
OF us could make head or tail OF that
story. IL was good story enough. so
far as material went There seemed
70 be an enormous amount OF plot and
enough incident 10 have made dozen
novels. never before heard story
containing so much incident nor deal
ing with so many varied characters.
II should Suppose that every human
being our curate had ever known or
met, or heard OF was brought into that
story. There were simply hundreds OF
them. Every five seconds he would
introduce completely fresh collection
Of characters. accompanied by brand
new set OF incidents.
This was the sort OF story IL was:
"'Well. then. my uncle went into
the garden, and got his gun, but OF
course, IL wasn't there, and Scroggins
said he didn't believe IT,
Didn't believe what? Who's Scrog-
gins?
=" 'Scrogginsl Oh, why he was the
other man, you know--it was his wife
What was his wife-what's she got 10
do with it?'
Why that's what I'm telling you.
II was she that found the hat. She'd
come up with her cousin 70 London
her cousin was my sister-in-law, and
the other niece had married a man
named Evans, and Evans after II was
all over. had taken the box round 20
Mr.. JACOBS. because Jacobs father had
seen the man when he was alive, and
when he died. Joseph
:" Now look here; never you mind
Evans and the box; what's become OF
your uncle and the gunp
The gunl What gunT
/" Why the gun your uncle used 10
keep in the garden. and that wasn't
there. What did he do with IL? Did
he kin any OF these people with it,
these Jacobses and Evenses and Scrog-
ginses and Josephses? Because, II so.
IL was a good and useful work. and we
should enjoy hearing about It,
"'No-oh. no-how could hep He
had been built up alive in the wall.
you know. and when Edward ". spoke
90 the abbot about II my sister said
that In her then state OF health she
could not and would not as il was en-
dangering the child's life. So they
christened IL Horatio. after her own
son, who had been killed at Waterloo
before he was born, and Lord Napier
himself said-'
Look here, do you know what you
are talking aboutp we asked him at
this point.
Z" He said no, but he knew IL was
every word OF II true, because his aunt
had seen II herself Whereupon we
covered him over with the tablecloth
and he went 20 Sleep
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

At this season all winter vegetables
are improved by soaking them in water
for an hour or more before they are
used. Potatoes, beets aud other winter
roots are improved BY being soaked NJ
least twelve hours In cold water. This
soaking removes the strong flavor ac-
quired by all vegetables kept in cellar
Inns
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

A secret chemical powder introduced
abroad. when sprinkled over the top OF
the coal in newly made fire cements
the upper part OF the fuel together and
causes the coal 20 burn at the bottom
and throw the heat into the room, in
stead OF allowing large part OF 1t 10
go up the chimney.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25
In Favor OF Home Product.

The Traveller - And what Shall I
bring my little nephew when / come
back from Peruf
Tommy bring me a dog.
The Traveler-And why dog?
Tommy-'Cause he'll be so handy in
papa's drug store. We can't make all
our own Peruvian bark.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

It's sometimes said patent
medicines are for the igno-
rant. The doctors foster this
idea.
The people," we're told.
"are mostly ignorant when it
comes to medical science"
Suppose they are What
a'sick man needs is not knowl-
edge, but a cure, and the medi-
cine that cures is the medicine
for the sick.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery cures the "do
believes and the "don't be-
lieves." There's no hesitance
about it, no "if" nor "possi-
bly,"
1t says can cure you,
only do as l direct"
Perhaps it fails occasionally.
The makers hear of it when it
does, because they never keep
the money when the medicine
fails to do good.
Suppose the doctors went
on that principle. eve beg
the doctors pardon. It
wouldn't dolly
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25
coMrESDABLE.

All claims not consistent with the
high character Of Syrup Of Figs are
purposely avoided by the California Fig
Syrup Company. II acts gently on the
kidneys, liver and bowels. cleansing the
system effectually. but IL is not n cure
all and makes no pretensions that every
bottle will not substantiate.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

II Dobbins' Electric Soap is what so
many insist that 10 is, you can not af-
ford 10 go without IL. Your grocer has
IL. or can get IL. and YOU can decide for
yourself very soon. Don't let another
Monday pass without trying it.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

A Tennessean said he guessed he'd
60 down TO the day-po. An aclualnt-
ance observed that he guessed he'd go
down 70 the depot at the same time.
Neither Of them went. however. When
they got through fighting over II they
were in the hands OF the doctors, and
trains were an hour late.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

Jack-rll never smoke in the presence
OF lady again.
Tom-Wby not. IL she dosen't objectf
Jack--I was once smoking while with
a lady and began blowing rings She
slipped her finger through one and con-
sidered herself engaged.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

Some girls do up their hair az night
In papers for curl.
And others let Ia fall around
Their shoulders ia whirl.
still others tie IL la u knot
Al them we do not SCOT;
But We smoker when We SEQ the girl
Who simply takes IL on.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25
The Trouble win IL.

Lady customer--"I want TO look at
some sofas"
Clerk--"Yes. madam; what do you
think OF thisY'
Lady customer-"It's too comfort
able. Some one might sit down on IT,"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

The Rev. Mr.. wilgus-"What are
you going TO be when you grow up,
Tommy"
Tommy-"Be n preacher. guess.
I'd like 10 have the job OF tendn' TO
other peoples business and get paid for
il besides"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

Grace Van Yearner-Oh! how long
10 do something that will make me
famous; that Will make the world talk
about me; that will lift me from OBJ
scurity.
Jack Reddyboy-Why not marry
YOUR coachmanl
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25
HOW To MAKE MONEY.

Tread what Mr.. Bell said about making ESQ Per month
I aso % the Standard silver Ware Co. ktsea 81
Boston Mass. and received a me case ofsamrles
took the nrFt day that paid SO pruti made
tio nrst week. al the end OF month had tla
clear pront Any get circularb and agency by
writing the above arm. I hope otherr may profit ~
my experience Yours Truly, W. y. WILLIAMS.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

II belongs 10 the nature OF the Bible
that IL was written for all men OF every
time and for all The experiences ol
each single human heart. -Christian
Statesman.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

Mrs. winsiow's Soothing syrup, for Chill
dren t-ething, softcns the gums, reduces innamma-
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie. 2sc. bottle.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

aBrown's Bronchial Troches" are widely
Known Is an admirable remedy for Bronchitis.
Hoarseness, Coughs ana Throat uoubles Sold only
sH boxts.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

Choking, sneezing and every
other form of catarrh in the
head, is radically cured by
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
Fifty cents. BY druggists.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

when Baby was sick. we gave her caStoria
when she was n Child, she cried for Castoria.
when she became Miss, she chung 10 castoria-
When she had Children. she gave them Castoria
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25
STATE or ONO. CRY or TOLEDO. | :.

cIAlE oF tHiO, tlIf OF TOLEDO.
LUcAs COUNTY,
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he n
the senior partner Of the frm OF r. j. CnE-
My 4 Co., doing business In the City OF
Toledo, County and State Aforesaid. and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HuNDED DOLLARS for each and every
case OF CATARRH that cannot be cured by
the use OF Halls CArARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed In my
presence. this 9Th day Of December. A. ID,
iss6
,- A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL. Notary Public.
49,
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internally
and acts directly on the blood aud mucous
surfaces OF the system. Send for testimon-
ials, free. +. j. CHENEY a CO,
Toledo. o.
td-Sold by Druggists, Iac.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25
In Other DAYS.

There was once a gallant knight-errant
Whose lady-lovc had stern parent
He wore steel shirts and pants
And "A sword and lance.
But the young folks afraid OF him wercn'
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25
SEAL.


ea-soid by Druggists. Tsc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-11

or would not satisfy the inquiries Of her
questioners on the points they much wished
TO know, aud with a gracious bow from the
countess the carriage was driven away.
II will fad her if / have to mortgage
every acre of the estate in order to do it,"
exclaimed Sir Reginald, passionatelv. at
Is vile plot and that woman is ia it.n
Try and restrain your violence said the
countess. "Your wife is not compelled to
live with you against her wish
Isn't sher' Sir Reginald, savagely. ave
will SEQ about that"
Really, Reginald, you talk as IL wife
were a slave, or an article of portable
property exclaimed the countess, warmly.
You convince me more than before that
your wife has acted wisely in removing
herself cut of your reach. / sincerely hope
that she may contrive to keep there"
You are very sisteriy," snapped Sir
Toward Lady Denison-yes" said Lady
Polehempton, coldly. 81 mean to be a sis
ter to her II have the opportunity
II am very much obliged to you,for your
good intentions, Selma" sneered SIR Regin-
aid.
But the countess held her peace and an
swered fool according TO his folly.
TO BE CONTINUED.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-11

"Madame Van De Weyer is what is called
in England my better hail." replied the
detective with a bow of respect. "It
monsieur intends TO interfere for the lady's
protection / think he should follow he
added, addressing Claude Maclean.
II think so. too, " said Claude. you can
accompany me, supposep
"If monsieur thinks il necessary.
Madame Van de Weyer has full instruc-
lions how to proceed, and may be thor
oughly depended upon to do her duty. All
that is really required is that she shall be
furnished with the time of your arrival in
Paris"
'You may be of use if you can come, ("
said Claude.
"As monsieur pleases. l am entirely at
your service" replied the detective, with
another bow. MAY suggest that if your
preparations can be made quickly you can
take the boat this afternoon from New
haven to DiePpel The journey is tedious,
but we can arrive in Paris at midnight,
which will not give Sir Reginald too long a
start"
"A very capital suggestion" exclaimed
Claude, enthusiastically. "What do you
say, motherl 1t depends on you. VIII that
hurry you too muchr
II have no preparations TO make, replied
Lady Falconridge. ~ have not unpaoked
yet"
"Then that is settled,n exclaimed Claude.
you will meet US at Victoria, Mr.. Van de
Weysr.n
IF monsieur pleases," said the detective,
rising to take his leave.
And soon after midnight Lady Falcon
ridge and Claude Maclean arrived in Paris.