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OFTEN and often the kind, honest heart Of
her husband achcd for one loving word from
the cold lips whose Kisses he would have died
for; but he was true To his agrecment-hr
never complained, and he did not try TO force
her love,
When her child, her beautiful little ANNIE
was born, sh" SOItened tow ards her husband
IN some slight degree. The new and wonder
ful happiness which motherhood brought her
made her kinder to the iathcr OF her child
And poor Nane was raised TO a felicity alto
gcthcr unknown TO him when she put the
little girl In his arms, and suffered him TO Kiss
the white cheek hc had dared to draw TO rest
against his shoulder.
As Annie lived and developed character,
she was the strapgpst II all children. old
far beyonh her years, lovely IN face and gent 10
IN temper iull of quaint SayingS, and caring
for no playmateS but her mother.
As Geraldine sat there on the seashore,
thinking over the things | have told You,
something crcpt up beneath her shawl, In the
iinid, cOaxlng way one sometimes sees II. a
pet animal.
Mrs Nanc folded her arms around the little
creature, and kissed the up,urned white lore
head.
What is It, my darllng." looking down at
the serious, questioning face lifted 10 hers.
Mamma, tell Inc truly, is there anything
IN dreams :"
MY love, do not bother your little head
with such idle thiDgs. Why do you ask p
because when you left me asleep, mamma,
] dreamed of sinking >hil and sharp rocks
that tore the great timsrrs apart, aud then
mamma! heard IN" cries OF the drowning
men, and saw their dead, pale faces, aud
papas among theml And | screamed, aud
nurse woke Inc and told me had only been
dreaming"
In spite OF herself, Geraldine shuddercd
She was not IN any degree superstltious, but
there WAS always something about this ehiid's
,.Jr's ofIiceS are
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weird fancicS which impressed one. She held
the slight form close to her Side, and even rs
Sh, did So, lar OH over the waters came the
dull boom NJ gun
1t is the ship, and they Will be drowned y
cried Annic, starting UP. "S4c, see. II Is on
ilrc, and II l. floating on the rocks below
Eggstone Lighti'
The child spoke truly.
A great ship--an ocean steamer-wranped
IN iiume and smoke, was drifting shoreward.
A projecting point of lana Just then hid the
steamer partially from view.
Annie sprang forward down the rocks like
q cat, from one rNch tn another, until she was
yards from the shore, and the incoming Tide,
now growing fierce and angry, was beating
around her. Geraldine followed with terror
IN her heart.
Drenchcd with spray the child was Clinging
TO "a pointed rock, leaning over with Wild, las
cinated eyes llNrd an the buraiug ,h'L
"it Is NY dream over asain!" she said,
Geraldine gathered the child in her arms,
and all uuminiiul that the tide was cutting
them hhptl, SLY on from the shore, she
watched IN" ia'ed >h,r.
sides hung with fated human beings, even
there she could hear their vain cries for
assistance.
| suddenly the blazing hulk reeled and shud-
dered for an Instant the flames seemed TO
! die away, and the smoke lowered Its blood
| red banner; then all waters for fathomS
I around seclucd 10 scintillate with liquid nre.
/ one fearful plunge forward the ship gave, one
| cry OF mortal despair went up TO the black
heavens, and the tide rushed In like squad
rons OF white horses, each one eager To win
II w]s all over, and the waters were full OF
despairing, dJ ing men, nghting vainly for
that which was lost TO them toreyer-llte
caildeNul clupg, drttsd ono Of tho WstAIred
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the dun suspense which is always so hard to
bear.
Geraldine, proud though she was, wrote to
Thanc TO ask the cause OF his strange silence.
She received In return few brief lincs-he
was weary OF q youthful folly, asked her 10
forget him, and volunteered the information
that he was soon TO be married to the
daughter OF an attache OF the American Le-
CATION at Pekin.
Well, such breaks as this are happening all
the time around us; they are common as
births and deaths, and excite about as much
anguish OF hearts which sometimes comes OF
them TO people so unfortunate as 10 be pos
sesscd OF feelings, and so the world wags on
as ever.
Geraldine was one OF those wretchcd women
who cannot transfer their affections as one
would transfer house or other piece u prop
Crty, ana In consequence she suffered deeply.
Loving once with her was loving for all
time, aud though she had suitors 10y he score
AS what beautiful and wealthy woman has
not ?-shc turned from them all IN quiet cold
ness
After while colonel varley took the
matter In hand. No daughter or his should
pine her life away for n beggarly rascal Ike
| Thanc Richmond, he said, and Geraldine was
| commanded TO marry Archibald Nane, at that
| time the weaithiest and most devoted OF hoi
admirers. she demurred. She told Nant
| plainly that she should never love again, bu'
| he was deeply infatuated and would risk any
| thing for the sake Of possessing her.
| So they We're married.
| Mr. Nane's wife Was the envy and admira'
| tion OF all the country round about Temple
| more. Her house was palacc-everythinI
about It was superb IN It's appointments; shl
had not wish ungratired, and her husband
| was as devoted as lover.
! hut Geraldine never varied from the colo
| stateliness which had fallen on her like .
mantle AZ tho altar.
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vessels passengers. one arm was disabled
hy a blow from some OF the burning rigging,
he wI> !aSt losing strength 10 battle Win lne
waves, and death was very near MN. ne
woman 'Orc OF her silken scarf and Hung II
towards him. Fate suffered him 10 eaten IL,
and She drew him To The rock!
II was yet light enough TO see, and on that
naIrnw shelf OF rock, growing narrower every
moment, for the irst time In eleven years
rhanc ri hmond and Geraldine Nane stood
fac" TO facet
Both we're pale-both were deadly calm. He
held on, his right hand, and she touched 1t
lightly with hers
"C,eraldine," he said, as II they had been
parted Only a day, ave shall perish here.
Let US have no pride between US. You
man Z"
"NcS."
"You were deceived. know you will be-
licvc what | say. An English lady OF rank
did me The honor 10 prefer me; and she Il was
who learning OF my love for YOU, intercepted
our letters, wrote the cruel note OF renuncla-
ton which you received, and showed me the
notice oi your marriage. Seven weeks ago
snr died, conGe>sing all her duplicity, and
that day left China TO seek you and tell you
the truth"
IL am married!"
"Yes, know It, but now II matters little.
Another moment, and we shall be washed
from the rocks IL cannot be wrong now
surely not Look In my eyes, Geraldine, and
tell me that In all these years your heart has
been mine, even as mine has been yours "
She looked In his eyes and bowed her head
slowly, her face crimsoning even there, with
death so near her.
A sharp voice at her side brought her back
to herself. She saw her husband by the side
OF the rock, balancing himself In frail boat,
which It seemed every dash OF the waves
would break In twain.
ono glance u bis pAa .sst fsoe showed
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8Rc0xLTy ADJUSTMENTS

Geraldine that he recognized her old lover.
But Richmond gave him no word OF salutae
tion. His injured arm was bleeding last
his strength was eoblng; his head lell on MS
breast. and but for the frenzied hold OF Ger.
aldine he would have been swept away BY the
tide, which now beat over the rock.
Archibald Vane's voice was cool, calm and
distinct.
~ saw you from the shore, Geraldine" he
said, and came TO the rescue. My boat VIII
hold but two. You have never loved me, out
have lived only in loving you. Will prove
itw
lie reached over and lifted the limp body Of
Richmond into the boat Then he put Geral-
dine beside him and gave her the oars
saved-you and he viii save our little An.
ME II II lies In mans power. II not, heavens
will be done |"
He leaned over and kissed the white hand
his wife stretched out towards him In wiid
entreaty.
The boat shot away on the tide; the words
she uttered were all unheard by Archioaio
Vane as, clasping his child TO his breast, No
dared the fury OF the waves
They found him mile further COVE tno
coast, in the early morning, q smile on his
heart. They had died together.
Geraldine's boat reached the shore, ana botn
she and Thane Richmond were saved.
II was weeks before she knew OF augne
passing around her ior the ne sn9ek nn Oh Anh'os
When she remembered IL all perhaps she
was nearer 10 loving Archibald Vane than
she had ever been before.
Richmond went away and was gone Two
years He owed that much OF his memory 70
And when he came back could the world
blame Thane and Geraldine II they made 49,
! otAels lives happy i5f1aeNne%
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THIS OUT.
SAVE THIS AND WAIT.

r.s' 1.ssd ts In s'i Sss. N' Sss
was saved N pc,isSt. Gondi,i"n. The ;,oct .s,.d
and other good. H.. sntre lot saved ofdered by
q. Insurance . nc n COMPANY to be pptod to New Y.,s
Gsi hi, o., .ns y,,s until tom, ,c,%or.oEy; ISy =.
Fire a. ses, The Ineurancc Ccmpanicr have hired
ss Ssts s' %%S: S S'; 5s .tss rs
ss, .Sa n ins y Of fns.s
hniidiugs hsvc been vacant a long time, and the
INSURANCE Company want II Distinctly undststood
sns at " ssH hs' New %aTs Sor VIII w,h
ether sale that has ever before taken piace N New
be, found u ,Ss s",its city, m.tinf The most
sG IT II. rr MsYs sale sat s.
f,s |P.s,sa:; Sal,
ner Of Gtsud street will be open again and this
a. 1"'T o:io,s and s'S n .. asy DAY.,
Tho appraisers for the insurance Company, after
ss r,s"1s L the ns ''t s. Ssa S.::i is d.
claimed 10y the cMnerr and falling TO- agree as t9
turn it into money in order to make hnsi settle
%fn ,aa M s2ob ara are 90, 90 cent. On
~; 4cs, 40 naI to5 BrS.dSay; SGrs.l
Tired tor I days commencing tomorrow
9,o All, o,MIock; .NsIsthinE vii, ge of rapidly:
| Shipwr-ck sale "a such tremendous mag.
! nitude has ever taken place In New York, and II
viii never happen hgatu-eNery article sold is guar
antced perfect Or the money returned. In order to
| prove what tremendous sacrifices will he made we
mention n few Of tho extraordinary bargains, and
we advise you to cut this ont and bring with yon,
~ that there will he no mistake, that you get eI
ac,y N. goods mentioned here. Mems fine dual
| ltS Beaver Oyerconts, 20 Az; guaranteed worth
90. This 81. A. Overcont 10 made of fine IN ate
rial, latest Gtyle, and " you are not satisfied II l.
| we'll worth SIG 90, We hereby bind ourselves and
| agree to return the y3. AZ any time. Mems fine
l beaver Ovcrcoats, all colors, S4 O5; guaranteed
| worth $500 or money returned. Mems finest
| quality Custom Tailor made Ovsrcosts. eS, 30
positively worth $40. 90 and 1900 other Over.
sSa,.s, ., in silk and ,stin lined. Mems fine suits,
,Eciasndsd Mea's aa fine asspp!siSSo 70 SUITS very
ira, fine Suits, ss 80. custom tailor made,
| we'll worth S25, 90, and 20, 900 other snits in
! silk and satin lined. Mems Pants, heavy cloth,
fine quality, % cents these pauts are latest style
and guaranteed worth 50. 90 or money returned.
20, 900 other kinds of Pants. A splendid Boys
Shoes, Is worth 81 90. and 10 900 other shoes
Mems latest style stir Hats 80 c'us. worth 80. 90.
Meas fine undershirts and Drawers, 40 cents
worth 81. 80. ligndkerchiefs. 4 cents; worth 25
cents. Suspenders. cents worth 10 cents, and
| 100, 600 different other articles We have not ths
space to mention here, Cut this out and you will
find tho above are positive facts. A. snch Great
| Fire Insurance Shipwreck SIle will never aRain
take place. remember the address, 4bl 463, i65
City. An building. will remain open from in ths
morning till y o'clock at night. Gut this out,
bring II with you and remember. Broadway, cor
ner Grand Street.
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wreathed cottage, as both the young people
would have been glad to do.
Col. Narley, Geraldine's father, was high
bred old fellow, and he had said to audaciuuS
young Thane Richmond when he had asked
him for his daughter:
"See here, young man, money Is the thing
needed nowadays, and my daughter has
always worn her diamonds and ridden In her
carriage. She must not marry beneath her.
when you can come to me with fortune SUI
ficient to support wife, and keep her In the
gewgawS that woman finds necessary now,
Geraldine is yours; that is, II she has not
changed her mind and married somebody with
fortune ready-made.'
All OF which was very cruel in the unsym-
pathetic parent, but the parents OF heroincs
have always been made OF stern stun, you
know.
So It. was decrced that Thanc Richmond
should go out and seek his fortune among the
Cclestials, and Geraldine was to SO 10 Paris
and iinish her education.
But they We're 10 write-SO very often
twice or thrice week, which was very mod
crate for lovers, and, beside he sea, with the
dim light or he stars around item, one night
In June, they bid their farswells and vowed TO
be true.
The lonely woman sitting there tonight on
the shore, and going back over the ways she
had travelled, drew nj isigh-something OF the
tenderness OF that olden time fingered with
her still, and flushed her pale face with soft
bright crimson.
But to return.
For two years after Thames departure his
letters had been regular, and they had salts
fed the heart OF the woman who had loved
him, and not one man In hundred, be he
never so loyal and tender, can write letter
| OF love which will Just meet the requirements
OF loving woman's nature without being
silly.
Al the end OF this time the letters stopped.
NO WORD OF explAnAtion-nothlnS 70 break
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HOW TO SWEEP A ROOM.
The Precise WAY OF Doing It II You
Wish to Be Thorough.

In sweeping room q few simple rules
are all that are needed, says the Chicago
Press.
Lot all ornaments. small toilet articles
and the like be placed on the bed and that
entirely covered with a sheet. 1t is we'll
to have sweeping covers of unbleuched
cotton sheeting. large enough to drnpo
such pieces of furniture as cannot con-
veniently be moved from the room.
All chairs. ottomnns. light tables, &C.,
should be busted and set in the hall or IN
adjoining room. Loop up curtains and
draperies SO that they will clear the floor.
Have rugs. or mats removed first and
shaken in the open air. Shut the doors
should be exceptionally cold. In that
case the airing may be deferred until the
sweeping is finished. The fresh exercise
generally creates glow that makes cool
air desirable.
Let the sweeper. nttired in an old gown
mado conveniently short Ca wash dress In
to be preterredl, her head tied up IN a
good-sized handkerchief or covered with
u sweeping cap, attack the work bravely.
Sweep from one side of the room. leav-
ing u space into which to push the furni-
ture, us that impedes the progress of the
broom. Leave nothing unmoved that
can be moved. and see that no corner is
allowed to hnrbor dust or fluff.
Drive the dust into the middle of the
room. gather into dustpan and bestow
at once in the fire. Let the dust settle
thoroughly before the setting to
rights is begun.
Wipe off base board, door panels and
other woodwork first.
square yard Of cheese cloth neatly
hemmed makes the best duster. II is
soft and easily washed and ha the added
merit of cheapness.
Rub windows and mirrors. brush off
picture frames and wash marble mantels
and slabs. Replace the rugs, uncover
tine furniture, dust it carefully and restore
the ornaments to their places. first OBJ
serving whether they are clean. Last,
bring in the furniture from outside.
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THE INHERITANCE RACKET.
A Crisp Tale OF Inventive Genius
Unappreciated.

Rather a shabby. looking individual
walked boldly into saloon on Callowhill
street the other afternoon, says the Phila-
delphis Press, and approaching several
men who were seated over the remains Of
q friendly glass, said:
''Ah! Good morning. gentlemen.
Mornin'," grumbled two or three.
Fine day. this. And l am feeling
fine. too" he continued. Gentlemen" )"
looking towards the bar. II have had q
remarkable change of fortune to-day. l
am in the best kind of luck.
~ received information this morning
that by the death of an unknown relative
in England l nm the sole heir to a title
and fortune amounting in all to about
81 900. 900, including an ancestral estate
in Kent"
What. Great Scott !" shouted sew
eral. 'Congratulations.'
Thanks. gentlemen. thanks" whs-
pered the man in luck. modestly. Rest
assured that l shall not forget my old
friends now that good fortune has over
taken me. feel particularly liberal TINS
morning and invite YOU one and all to
come up and drink with me-"
The bartender had all this time been
laying low, " and when the crowd
surGed around the bar he looked over
and asked:
Whose treat is this. anyhow"
:" His'n," responded one, pointing to
the heir.
Oh, it is, eh? Well don't you think
you'd better put up the cash first 2"
"Wh-w-hat! Sir, is not my word not
good?" shouted the heir Indignantly. II
am perfectly able to pay for this treat
and ten times more when come into my
inheritance; b-bu-but the fact is haven't
the ready money now. You can trust Inc,
and as soon as" -
"As soon as can get cop you'll take
q ride," shouted the bartender. 60
on, now, sneak. Mebbe you didn't try
to work that Inheritance and ancestral
estate racket over across the street. and
mebbe they didn't put me dead onto you,
eh? Go on, git. Sneak"
And as the exploded heir ambled out
he murmured:
That's Just the way. There's no en-.
couragement in this world any more for a
man with great inventive genius"
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She sat on the shore OF the sea and idly
threw pebbles into the surf, as It beat up the
rocks and almost washed her feet.
The sun was going down In mass OF lurid
red clouds; the eastern breeze was freshcn-
ing along tho bluffs, and now and then a
stray drop OF rain fell on her
Geraldine vane drew her shawl closer
around her, with an involuntary shiver.
Something there was IN the night closing
around which reminded her Of dead day.
Her mind went back to the time with q
throb OF pain. She would gladly have avoided
the retrospcct-but who can control thought ?
Eleven years ago she was sixteen. Wha
an old, old woman sho must be grown! She
stretched out her hand through the shadows
and looked at It earnestly, half-expecting 10
see It wrinkled and withcred like old Grand.
mother Holt's, and she WAS upward OF
ninety.
Eleven years ago she had walked these very
sands, Just ~ golden now - thsn-just - the
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that he can rght in loss time than ten weeks.
so that n new match will undoubtedly be

that he can flght In loss time than ten weeks.
so that new match will undoubtedly be
made"
The members OF the Scottish American
Athletic Club are doing nll they can to boom
their organization. A grand programme has
been arranged for their coming "stag,'
which will be held Dec. IA. The array OF
talent is OF q very extensive and superior
order.
Five special boxing contests will be the
features OF the exhibition to be given by the
Brooklyn Athletic club at Grand Army Hall
Williamsburg, Dec \. Among those who vii
appear are:
Eddie Loeber, Brooklyn A. G., llo-pount
champion OF America, and Mike Mulroy, the
brighton cyclone; Tommy Creed, Brooklyr
A. e., and Jerry Barnett, Interstate 1l3
pound champion. Special invitation 1875
pound competition. Jack hikens, Nonparei
A. c.; Mike Dempsey, Brooklyn, A. c.: Georg'
Harmon, downtown A. u; I'D Boland, Brook
lyn A. e.
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Council materinlized yesterday evening at Typo
graphical Union No 6.s 9ffico, 2tO William street
No Q, the Lithograpners' Union. Frantiin As.o-
citation, United ookbinders Eocentrie En-.
Plate Printers unions. The officers elected we're
Henry Astheimer. President; owen Carol, Vice
Rhodatack. Treasurer. 4 special committee WAS
appointed to draft n constitution. The nett meet
IN. will take place on tho first Thursday IN
January.
The Joint Executive Board of the Local Bakers
Unions has requested Editor Weissmsun TO stop
answering the attacks made upon him by other pa
pers in the official organ OF the Journeymen
Bakers International Union expressing confidence
In Mr. W-issmanE's integrity. II had been stated
that Welssnnnn left Chicago prcctpltately. leaving
his overcoat and baggage behind after having
made speech at the now famous meeting whore
the police ordered the Stars and Stripes to be dis
played alongside ot thered flag. Wei,smhnn nov
made plot have hi sent to prison IN Chicago.
and the discovery Of that plot was the reason that
his Chicago friends advised him to escape from the
elf
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How TO Cure DYSPEPSIA,

I had indigestion. dyspepsia. palpitation, cold
feet and hands. sleepless nights, and was very
nervous. I used DIR. Greene's Nervura. and
now have more indigestion OF dyspepsia. My
nerves are strong, have no more palpitstion, no
cold feet or hands. sleep well and get up re-
freshed. In fart. 7 feel an nlyseD again, all
due to DIR. Greene's NervurR. l am posi-
tive everybody will be benefited by it.
CHAS. A. TITTSWORTH,
243 Tth Street, Jersey City, N. j.
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Positive Cure

for LOST or FAILING VITALITY; General and
NERVOUS DEBILITY Weakness Of BODY aud
How 10 eEiaNe and strengthen WEAK, UNDE-
NEL0PED ORGANS Ard pARTS Ok BODY. Alb
soutely unfailing. HOMETREATMENT-B is
in day. Men testify from 80 States and Foreign
Countries. Write them Descriptive book, eI-
ERIE MEDICAL co., "a Niagara 81.
Aunalo, Ny.
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Tho Experiment. Worked.

tFrOm n, Boston N,w,.
Proprietor OF the Observation-Disclosures the
strong man?
Glass Eater-IIe sat down on n box with
some gunpowdrr under II and had the powder
touched oil to show how he could hold II down
when II exploded.
"Well, when he comes In tell him want TO
see him."
"Ali right, will II he lands near here"
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THEY MOVED UP.
Onions as an Assistant to q Horse
Car Conductor.

OOlOu6 66 an AbbloCdnC TO dOrB0.
Car Conductor.
The park cars are usually pretty we'll
crowded. and the conductor is ever puz-
zled as to how he can make tho passen-
gers move up 'front.'" says the Philadel-
phia Press. That cry. as familiar. almost
as the next" of a barber shop. has come
to be unheeded.
The other day car became SO crowded
in the rear that the step touched ground.
The conductor WAS at his wits end how
TO fill up the front of the car, when his
salvator appeared in the shape of man
who had been eating onions.
The conductor caught one Whit of his
breath md Immediately planted him in
the doorway.
The man in front of him left the car.
The man next to him showed his neigh
Dor little forward.
Gradually but surely the whole mass
edged away from the guardian of the
doorway and moved up front"
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And the Lynching Proceeded.
tFrom the rarkes BLADE. ]

Stranger-What's the trouble here2
Native-There's been shootin' match, and
now there's goin' to be n lynchin'.
"Did he Kill any One2"
"Who7"
1.-THE man they are going to lynch"
NAV. That's jist the trouble. lie missed
him and he ought to have known better
he's q disgrace to the town, an we're goin' to
get rid OF him."
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Mrs. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for childrei
teething cures wind collie, disrrhnA, &c. 25c. =.
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DIDN'T TAKE AFTER HIM.
Because His Father Never Loft Any
thing to Take.

Because HIS Father Never Lott Any
thing to Take.
1t was in the Police Court. and the pris-
oner was the fifteen-year-old son of a
welLknown sneak thief, says the Detroit
Free Press.
80" inquired the Court, sternly,
"you are Slick Toms son ?"
"Yes. Yer Honor, replied the boy with
pride.
- And you take after your illustrious
casticnlly.
''No. Your Honor. don't. beggin' yer
par ion for contradictin'. My father amt
that kind of u mau. He don't leave
nothin' after him fer mo nor nobody elss
to take" and the Young one drew himself
up with more pride than ever.
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Usefu, If No. Ornamental

CSeIul II NOV o!HhtneuJuL
from ne Boston Nrws.l
Staycr-I-l hope I'm not keeping you from
anything, Miss Pert?
Miss Pert--O, dear, no! like TO have you
sit there where you are.
"M-may presume to!'--
"Why, certainly. Yes, you hide that spot
on the wall paper that has been an eyesore
10 me, Beautifully