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But apart from, or rather concurrent
with, this sobriety of character ! was a
dreamer in secret, and delighted to give
the rein to fancy. | liked to picture my
self in some of the romantic situations
of which had read and to build castles
for the future. But all these magma
tons were Of realistic order, as dis
tinguished from ghosts and fairies and
other creations of that class. | was com
petely free from superstitions. 1t was
not for luck that | picked up pins, but
that they should not be wasted. In like
manner never hesitated to let horse
shoe lie in the road to walk under lad
der or be one of thirteen at table. And
yet was distinctly dreamer. If it was
IN the way of lovers my thoughts were
entirely subjective,
knew no young mon except the boys
at dancing school; and they, as rule,
avoided me, for l was shy, and for the
present only moderately pretty. think
l tried In my day dreams to form an
ideal of what lovers mental and moral
attributes should be without ever en-
downing the abstraction with a head. l
found a happiness in doing so much,
akin, fancy, to that of the votary who
kneels before shrine OF which the doors
are closed. 1t was the eonsoi business Of
great possible happiness that thrilled
ane, rather than any definite vision.
When Miss jerks left US was a well
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My recollections of the first few par
ties | attended are confused. a great
many young men We're introduced to
me, but | scarcely distinguished one
from another. | was alternately dazed
and dazzled by the attentions | received
There is no object III Disgusting the fact
that | had become very handsome, and
my brilliant financial prospects We're of
course. we'll known.
Ny emotions were doubtless those of
an average society belle, eager to drain
the cup of pleasure to the dregs. lived
to dance, and cared little with whom
danced, provided he danced well. The
mere physical satisfaction of waltzing,
coupled with the glamor Of "a universal
homage, contented me.
But this did not last long. | learned
to make distinctions and to generalize,
and from this primary stage of develop
ment | began to entertain positive likes
and dislikes.
1t was not, however, until the winter
was waning that Mr.. Roger Dale occu-
pied different place in my thoughts
from half IA dozen others, although he
had been polite to me from the time of
my first ball at his mothers house 1t
would be difficult TO say exactly what
distinguished him from the rest of their
admirers in the eyes of every girl with
any pretensions TO beauty or style; but
he was undeuiably considered at that
time in the circle Of my acquaintance
as the most fascinating man in society.
He was commonly spoken of as interest
ing, and there was vague impression
that he was lacking in constancy. 1t
was not unnatural, therefore, that
should be fiattered at his singing me
ont for assiduous attentions, especially
when he possessed the art Of letting Inc
understand in a quiet, gentlemanly fash
ion, and without the aid of garish com
pliments, that was the only girl in the
room for whom he cared straw. | did
not believe him, but l was pleased, for
that was the way in which ! wished tc
be wooed by the one whom | wished to
believe.
So III course of time | became willing
TO retire with him into Conservatives
and apte-rooms TO avoid interruption
] was still fond Of dancing, but had re-
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He had asked her to marry him, and was
waiting impatiently for her answer.
"Will you expect Inc to keep house,"
she finally asked
NO, indeed, my love; the servants will
attend to all that"
You won't ask me to make the bread or
broil beefsteaks?"
Certainly not, my angel; we will have
cook"
And will not be compelled to pound
the washbOard"
Glow can you ask such a question: No,
10, no.
"Then cannot marry You. have been
brought up to do all those things, and |
could not be happy in a life OF idleness'
When he realized what Il treasure h" had
lost he went sadly to his luxurious home
and vowed to remain a bachelor forever
Detroit Free Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-07

educated girl for my age. What knew
l knew thoroughly, and the wishes of
both my aunts had been respected. Per-
haps the most striking circumstances
connected with my bringing up, however,
were that at eighteen had no idea / was
the heiress to an enormous fortune, and
that l could pass young men in the street
without self consciousness. Strangely,
too, | had grown up without having
formed an intimacy with any girls of
my own age. have never quite been
able to decide whether the ability thus
acquired to think for and by myself was
more valuable than the happiness that
results from such friendships; yet have
never distinctly regretted not having
made conidant among my contem-
porarieS.
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my father had told me. eyes, | know
my father is very rich. If do not go to
parties, how am | to learn anything
about life?'
Life! You are very simple, child, if
you expect to learn what life is by dane
ing the german. The first thing we
shall hear is that you are engaged to
some young dandy who is after your
fortune. Then you will be snuffed ont.
You will become fashionable simple
ton, who goes to bed at four and gets up
at noon. Life, indeed"
This cruel insinStion, following so
Foon upon what had lately heard, cut
like knife. | answered firmly:
my father has already warned me to
be on my guard against insincere per-
sons"
Much good a warning would do if
you were to take it into your head to
like anybody! Tell me! / may not I'M
derstand girls (this was thrust at
Aunt Helen, "but | know the DISPOSE
tions of my own family. When Har-
Ian gets fixed idea it takes deal of
pounding to drive it oat and you're a
Harlan, Virginia, if there ever was one. 81
This last reflection seemed to console
her little, or at least to suggest the flu
tility of trying to alter my determine
ton; for after speaking of other matters
for few moments she exclained
well! girls will be girls, suppose,
to the end Of time'-and rising she
went to an escritoire and took out a
small parcel, which it was evident she
had intended to present to Inc from the
first. "There, Virginia, if You are bent
on being frivolous, is bit OF old lace
that your Aunt Helen, OF anybody else,
would have to hunt a long time to equal.
You will find luckct inside which
Wore when your father was married.
shall never use such frippery again, and
you might as well have them now us
when | am dead"
Knowing that she meant to be gracious
| thanked her warmly. But HAVING
doubts regarding her taste, abstained
from opening the package until reached
home. Then | found that the lace even
surpassed in exqui5iteness the estimate
Aunt Agnes had put upon it, Aunt
Helen was fairly envious, and spent the
evening in wondering where OH earth
her rival could have come into possession
OF such treasure.
But the locket--a cameo, bizarre, and
out of the run OF ordinary personal orna
ments-excited her contempt.
1T is fit for a woman of forty, anc
would make you look like guy, Nir
GINA"
The idea of looking different from
other people did not disturb me. Indeed
/ had resolved 10 be thoroughly indie
pendent. So, on the evening of Mrs
Dales ball, announced my intention %
wearing the lochet, and of reserving my
necklace OF pearls for some more brill
liant occasion. Aunt Helen, who super
vised my toilet, was greatly distressed ii
my obstinacy. Nevertheless | left thu
house with it on. But at the last mo
ment my courage failed me; | slipped i
off and put it in my pocket, thus max
ing courtesy to conventionality on tn
threshold Of society,
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BOOK ONE-INN0CENCE.
CHAPTER /.

MY mother died in giving me birth.
nj father was very rich man. q rail
way magnate, SO called, absorbed in
great business enterprises. Thus it hap
pened that | was brought up between
two fres-my fathers sister, Aunt Ag-
hes, and my mothers sister, Aunt Helen.
Aunt Agnes was priln, but cultivated.
She wrote for reviews and wore eye
llasses, and her library table was habit
nally Uttered with pamphlets and tones
On the other hand, Aunt Helen was a
neat dapper little woman, who lived in
a gem of house and delighted in bric-a-
brac and entertaining. They were both
spinsters. Each of them passed one even
ing in every week with me- On Tues
days dined with Aunt Agnes and on
Fridays with Aunt Helen. Thus was
alone only two evenings out of seven,
for on Sundays my father did not go to
the club.
From the age of ten until | was fifteen
attended a private school. | proved
ambitious and quick at my books. Aunt
Helen was anxious that | should be well
grounded in the modern languages,
while Aunt Agnes wished me to pursue
what she styled serious studies. In
my efforts to please them both | broke
down in health. My father was the
first to observe my pallid checks, and at
the advice OF a physician | was taken
away from school. For nearly year
was idle, save that | read at random in
my fathers library, Then my aunts for
once put their heads together and in
sisted upon my having governess.
They told my father that the next three
years We're the most important in nv
life, and that the best way to foster my
health was to find some judicious person
to be my companion.
Aunt Helen was in favor of one who
had youth and good spirits, but Aunt
Agnes thought it important that gov
eIness should inspire respect. was not
consulted, and my father declined to
arbitrate between them. In the end,
the favorite OF Aunt A gnes was installed,
through the chance discovery that the
other applicant had been at one time on
the stage.
Miss jerks was kind but sober dis
ciplinarian Of fifty. | was her pupil
until | was eighteen, and tNough | was
none the less lonely because her COM
paniOnship, am in her de today for
the pains she took to systematic my
heterogeneous requirements and teach
me the evils of superticiality. Her views
of life were autumnal in tint, and her
laugh was never hearty.
She rarely conversed with me at
length; but if ! made inquiries concern
ing any matter of knowledge l was sure
to find book or pamphlet on my desk
the next day, with slips marking the
valuable pages. She kept me so steadily
employed during the hours | was not in
bed or in the fresh air that had no time
for novel 'ading-a pastime | had in
dulged in formerly TO a considerable ex-
tent | thrived physically under this
regimen, but became silent and grave,
Miss jerks seemed constantly on her
guard against undue enthusiasm, and,
allotted by her example, inclined to in
trospection and over conscientiousness.
picked up pins, and went out Of my
way to kick orange peel from the side
walk, on principle
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Those upon whom had right to rely

Those upon whom had right to rely
for sympathy were ready TO desert me
first Of all. 1t was cruel and unkind.
Had | asked TO be allowed to marry Mr..
Dale? Had either of us ever limited at
the subject Neverl
And yet my father was the first to cast
suspicious and make insinuations, for
understood his unjust taunt. Sleeps
clothing, indeed Detraction was the
surest way to make me love him; for il
there was any one under the sun whose
whose motives were manly and disinter-
ested, believe it was Roger Dale. Why
had my father spoken in such high terms
of my good sense only six months ago if
he thought it necessary to caution me
again today? felt bitter and wronged.
Just then my glance CHANGED to fall ON
the tan box in which were the securities
my father had given me in the autumn,
and blushed as | reflected that except
to deposit the dividends that were sent
to me had done nothing toward under
standing the care Of my property. | had
used the cbeckbook to give little money
in charity and 10 pay some bills, but the
pile of financial pamphlets lay on the
shelf of my desk still unread. / had not
had time to devote myself to them, or
rather the time had slipped away before
realized it.
There was some ground after all for
my fathers reproof. 1t was possible
that my neglect and apparent disregard
of his wishes had led him to speak Sc
verelv of Mr.. Dale. The thought COM
forted me and brought sleep to my eyes.
] rose early, and spent an hour before
breakfast in reading the annual report
of one of the railway companies in which
held stock; and went down stairs with
confused mind, but with a sense of
awakened virtue. was cheerful and
animated at table, and asked several
questions concerning mortgage bonds
and sinking finds that brought pleas.
ant expression to my fathers face.
The reason why felt so buoyant was
not merely the light heartedness of re-
pentance My romantic spirit had con
ceived a scheme for convincing my father
that he had unjustly sneered at Mr.
Dale's business capacity. l was resolved
to consult him as to my investments and
| felt sure that the profits accruing from
his sage advice would plead his cause
more eloquently than any words of mine
Let but my father perceive my admirer'
sterling qualities, and l knew that he
would he eager to make amends for his
injustice by pushing hmm forward in bust
ness. The idea took strong possession Of
me, for ever since hearing Aunt Heller
speak Of Mr.. Dale's lack of means | hat
been eager at heart to assist him.
would gladly have asked him to put 10y
money into some commercial venture
and have insisted upon his keeping por
ton of the gains but to that felt h
would never consent.
And yet did not believe that was il
love with Roger Dale. The though
never occurred to me. | was ready t.
have sur relations continue indefinitel,
/ as they We're. But l was not able to re
gard the hostility of my family withou
Impotence that added a spice of martyr
dom to my interviews with him. TIL
very fact that others thought i'll made i
all the more incumbent upon me to b
steadfast and undoubting.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-07
He WINS RiEht.

81 want to take the next train to To-
ledo,' said Il lady to the ticket young man
at the Michigan Central station.
you can't do it, madam" he replied,
with a subtle smile
why not?' she asked, in quick sur
prise
Because, madam" and the young man
looked solemn, because we have an engi-
neer and conductor to do chat, and Wa
don't feel disposed to fill their places with
an entire stranger. "-Dctrot Free Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-07

In the lie insurance Office: The En-
sminer-May ask why you expect to ba
insured at half the usual rates for one Of
your axe?
The Applicant-Because of the absolute
safety of my calling.
The EXaminer-And that calling ia
what?
The Applicant-I am French duelist,
-Pittsburg Bulletin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-07
Proof of Confidence.

First Citizen-Do you know anything
about Buhwnkle, the butcher, Brown-if
he is n reliable man or not
Second Citizen-Well, III say this much
for Bullwinkle; I've bought sausages from
him for over five yesrs.-TeNas Siftings.
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Sntistied with His Work.

Mrs. Roundcr-My dear, you left the
htchkey in the keyhole when you came in
last night.
Mr.. Rounder-Well, if You had as much
trouble getting it into the keyhole AS had
you'd feel disposed to leave it there too
New York sun
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-07
Worried iiiml.

Dashaway-I have been up in the coun-
try two or three times the last six mcnth-
to SEE girl, and now every one is talking
about it. They say We are engaged. Old
man, I'll tell you honestly, it worries me
Cleyerton--PShsw, you know how pro-
pie talk. | wouldn't worry over thing
like that. Why, there isn't any truth in
it, i, thcre9
Dashaway-No. That's what worries
me.-New York Sun.
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4 Big Job on Hand.

Cleverton-What's your hurry, old mani
Dashaway-I haven't moment to spare.
I've got to attend a reception this evening,
and Pm going around to my laundryman
to see if can borrow one of my COLLARS
Clothier and Furnisher
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-07
A suggestion.

Old sayings are all we'll enough in their way;
And yet there is room for improvements, I
take it.
'Twovld be truer to say, when we quote it to-
day
"Where there's a will there's way to break
it."
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She-I want to get a piece of ribbon that
can be nicely tied into "A bow
Clerk-Hes, madam. Perhaps you would
ike to see something already made up?
She-No, indeed. You don't suppose I
would allow my Fido 10 wear ready
made necksie, doyou?-Clothier and Fur
nisher
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Her Motive.

Cora-What got you in the notion to
marry that manufactures of porous plas-
tiers?
Dora-I want to find one man that will
stick to me.-Epoch.
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The Old Man.

Skads-You don't go up Oh Cass avenue
to see your girl any more?
Skids-No, I've quit.
Skads-W hats that for?
Skids-Aw, the old man kicked-De
troit Free Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-07

II. aud 4. Limited.
From the Detroit Free Press.
'Give me a plate Of hot beans, " said the
man at the lunch counter.
"Pork with it ~ asked the waiter.
"Yesn
Then he turned to the hole in tie wall
and sang out:
Boston aud Chicago limited" and beans
with pork for one came back.
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After Many Years.

Strawber (proudly) - That shirt was
worn by my gra ndfather in the war of 1872.
Singerly-It's strange | never saw it be-
fore.
Strawber-It just came back from the
laundry. and Furnisher
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-07
KALEIDOSCOPE.
He Could Re HsartIess, Toe.


From the Brooklyn Hfel
He-I am going to have my life insured.
She--What for
He-What for Why, suppose I should
die; what would you do
She 0iear tlessly Marry again.
He CcamlyI--Not unless my life had been
heavily insured.
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He Was Accepted.

With kindling eye the poet wrote
TO her Mrs words Of love.
The kindling's now doue by his hands
Each morning at the stove,
Truth,
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A Sleeping Car Annoyance.

a sleeping Car Annoyance.
rFrom Truth
First Wakeful lin sleeping car what's
that old rooster coughing so violently about?
Second Wakeful-He's sucked a pillow
down his windpipe | presume.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-09
Bible Society M Getting.

The Watertown Auxiliary Of the
American Bible society held the annu-
al meeting Sunday evening, March g,
at the Congregational church, which
was well attended. Rev. 40. Wright
opened the meeting by reading a por-
ton of the Scriptures. Rev. DR.. jew
ell, who conducted the meeting, dem
onstrated the value and extension OF
the Bible. and recommended IN the
highest terms it's distribution among
all classes of the people. Rev...F. Rob
erson emphasized the power and IN
spiration of the Word of God to oyer
come all difficulties, and Bishop
Reinke followed with an address in
German, in which it was set forth that
the people of this country possessed
the richest treasure in the Bible.
The election of officers resulted as
follows: President, Bishop Reinke;
secretary and treasurer, Conrad
Dippel; executive committee, {. b.
Skinner, R. Brennecke, Jonas Stahl,
VIM. Herbst, Herman [. Eberle.
Notice was taken of the desire of the
managers of the American Bible soci-
ETY. to give an exhibit of their publica-
tons at the Worlds fair in Chicago,
similar to that made at the Philadel-
phia exposition in 1875. The choir of
the Congregational church enlivened
the services with singing, and col
lection was taken up for the society
amounting to S9.14. The Bible depos-
itorv is located at Robert Brennecke' S
drug store, c.. DIPPEL. Secretary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-09
Lake Mills.

Joseph Rutherford sold a fine span
of colts last week for 1858 to Jefferson
parties.
A car load of fancy carriage horses
was shipped from here yesterday to
Boston.
J. A. Harsh has sold his fine chest
nut horse for $2l0. He was one Of the
best general purp ose horses in town.
The new Evangelical church finished
hanging their new bell Monday, and
gave the people quite correct idea of
it's tones. 1t is one Of the largest and
best sounding bells in town and is a
credit to the society.
A. B. Sawin, mother and sister, left
Tuesday for their prospective home in
Northwood, Iowa.
Village property is changing hands
at good figures. 1t is surprising what
high prices are frequently paid for
many places.
Married, at the residence of Fer
d1nand Howe, in the town of Lake
Mills, on February 25th, 1892, by the
Rev. w. Strohmeier, William Nehmer
and Miss Emile Man, both of the town
Of Lake Mills.
At the residence of the brides par
ents in the town of Aztalan, on Fehru-
airy 25, 1892, by the Rev. W. Stroh-
meier, Jacob Robisch to Miss Anna
Miller, both Of the town Of Aztalan.-
Leader
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-09
Exempted from Fasting.

Archbishop Katzer has promulgated
the following self-explanatory letter:
'In view of a special indult kindly
granted by our Holy Father, Pope Leo
XIII, on account of the prevailing sick
ness, we dispense for the coming Lent
en- season all the faithful under our jul
risdiction from the law Of abstinence
and fast until we order otherwise, with
the exception of Ash Wednesday, all
Fridays and Holy Saturday. In &C
cordance, however, with the wish of
the Holy Father, we strongly exhort all
to earnestly perform pious works and
by helping the poor, assisting at the
prayers and services of the church and
frequently receiving the sacram ents,
to fervently endeavor to appease God,
since it is clear (such are the words of
the Sovereign PontifT that the frequent
evils by which we are afflicted are the
doings of Divine Justice, which on &C.
count Of corrupted morals and the
awful prevalence of crime, is demand
ing righteous punishment from man."
1t is not an uncommon thing for the
Pope to exempt from the rigors of
Lent, plague stricken districts, and it
is intended to obviate the possibility
of too rigid fasting on the part of per-
sons whose health requires the free
use of nourishing foods, and yet who
have regarded any departure from the
usual rules as an act of disobedience.
The present edict is similar to those
which have been issued in France and
Italy when they were stricken with
the cholera, ard to the one issued last
year, but which was not promulgated
in this diocese.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-09
Juneau.

The Cook habeas corpus case was
heard on Saturday last before Judges
Gresham and jenkins in the United
States Court in Milwaukee; several
witnesses were sworn, and a large
number were in attendance from.here.
Arguments were commenced and are
to be concluded this Monday after
noon.
The old American House has been
sold by the J. G.. Brown heirs to Julius
Venie, of Calamus for the some of $4,000
The house was the first hotel, and the
first house, built here nearly fifty years
ago, and has ever since been occupied
as a hotel, but is now IN such dilapi-
dated condition, that it can only be ut
ilized for kindling wood. Considering
that it occupies large amount of land
and is the best site in town for any
business the price paid.may be consid-
cred quite reasonable.
An old man by the name of Baldwin,
an inmate of the County Poor House
from Chester was struck by an engine
while walking along the track Wednes-
day afternoon and SO seriously injured
that he died few hours later. w.