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EH'E'kNE:. WIS
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T. I. T T I. r

We had . strear '.whis- q sAs Christmas
'Thr~es-- yesterday To-day r0~ naturally ~
maiped Indoors Yes ksrs srse-s ~ sAcpfs<ss
days bsro~s cAusr-.ss Encrely 10 may e ysa
ere puttins &C your christuss shoppins.
nyoe ana not r~sd eur lens srticie % chds,nss.
hsndkerchiefs Lest sssnins ysn .heald Dc - ~ sn
means kememesr n 10 ,a>s g ~e ssit yon our<
h prscticslly the ssls houss IN ws<hinssen cca-
nnins them-slv~. .trtctly 70 al p~-s i'.~s h.n1-
ferchiess. We have not acctten-snA- Inca nft-a
handkerchief In s,ock
while ours may net es IN. ls-v~~s .s>,rh 81 srrs-
better OF more cemplese oas sl.~~h-ss th.n
hs - sise IN
cHnsTNAs CLOVIS.
cHRfsrNAs FANS,
cHhfsrMAs HOSIERY,
CHRfsrMAs LEArHER oooDS
CHRISTMAS rNRFUMERIRs.
CHRISTMAS TOILET ARrICLES
CHRISTMAS RIRsoSs
AND LAST But not LRAsr-cHRIsrmAs
CIoAKs.
AssSSSS,, U%%ssTT:.nI....
Umbrellas orsv. stteafion today. rh.y also IA
81 nom sny er- thp morning
Excellent 0leris rmhrellas Win natural wen1
handles tor erainsry ~ssr. for cksidr~n- ,rhssi
use. presents - ''Marths.- oaly 60 each
Better quality Of elsris Uusb-en.s. ~ith nat
bone handles IN crooks. her~~s' hoof. dsss h..a.
&c. Just - sho~y tho-s o, o. aud ec-l-A.
only el7a.
Splendid rins Of Windsor ssn rmbrsii... n.,u-
raj wood. hone and other handles. 81 each
Esperfsiiy Tor slft maxi M ~s hsv. . superb lins
OF Pine Windsor silk Umbrellas IN . half hundruaf
diferent kinds Of handle. embracing horn silver.
eornsiisn. ivory. shell. pOro-lHih. silver iniAsd.
Drcsdsn. &c. tSto VIZ
oolored silk Rain proof uuns-eiiss IA navy ana
cardinal. natural wood poroelain. ivOry ani
Dresden handlss. 81 70 e. 90
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PnAor1cAI ApHoss.

800 for the CSC. Nurses Aprons-extra size-three
tucks and wide Insertions Of embroidery And here's
beauty! with three wide tucks deep rufs Of choice
embroidery and extra long and wide strings that WIN
nurse to bless you.
and many tucks.
l9c. for the Csc. Aprons Here what the writer
thinks the three best styles With 4inch insertion Of
embroidery and two tucks above: with four rows Of
rsverng and twelve stripes with three Of open
work. All are full size. have deep hem, full long
strings.
15c for the 19c. Aprons with three tuoks and deep
hem. Full size. 40 inches wide
l3c- for the l5c. Aprons. which are one yard wide
have three tucks and deep hem.
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ABOUT XMAS H.spKrncHrrrs HERE.

We never heard of such . gathering OF Handkef
chiefs before. You perhaps never saw 30 msny-oEn-
TAINLY NEVER IN WASHINGTON. The shseyssf
cobeebfest films from France the finest cork Of irish
looms and epery worthy vsaps Of Linen that takes
Handkerckief shape, matter Uheve It ards udde
large part the Dress Goods section has been turned
into . Handkerchief parade ground Counters ana
tables and shelres loaded nth faren and tsen
tyeasuYes-thousards upon thousands Of them. and
get uhat vou but suggestion Of the piles in our
stock rooms GETTING THEM RIGHT FROM THE
MAKERS LET'S Us PUT SUCH LII TIE PRICES ON
THEM. Such Handkerchief business has not grown
By chance It Is with Handkerchiefs rs with our
L.nens-Ysu don't need to be LINEN WISE TO buy
With safety hsre-Au you need think Of lie thfs Doesf
sutt vouf IL IL the RIGHT sue and oud0r Linen to@
ksoto you tct 1et-dnd the pure Kind. FOO The prsce
vow knOe wi be ittle enough IN ererp snsanoe Good
points 70 remember. for during these busy days you
won't have time examine and test to see II you are
getting Linen and Of course for present You won't
care to give anything but Linen Handkerchiefs.
That's the kind We ksep-thsrs the kind we've butt
our wonderful reputation We've no cotton mixed
Handkerchiefs and no substitute for linen.
We recently gave you Q list of medium and low
priced Handkerchief.
They are In sum and substance IS follows:
Ladies' Linen Handkerchief.
-l2hc. to e10-
Ladies' Linen Initial Handkerchief.
--25 to Tic
Ladies' silk Initial Hsndkerchiefs.
Mems Linen Handkerchief.
--l2h to 75c--
Mems Linen Initial Handkerchief.
-25 to Tic
Mems Silk Initial Handkerchief.
500. to Ell
Today the prices quoted principally for high
class grades Of Linen Lace Mousseline de Sole. &C.
For instance.
Ladies' All-linen Duchesse Lace Handkerchief
exquisite designs.
81 81 25. eL IS to e65.-
Ladies' Al-linen Embroidered Fancy Hsmsttched
Handkerchiefs. with dice corners and real Vslen-
ciennes lace edge.
81. 75 s2. so. g. %. rs to FL
Ladies' Au-linen Uplsundered Swiss Hand-em-
broidered Handkerchief. with scai1oped edges
80 so. 90. 81 rs. %. 25. $40. so and SIS
Ladies' White Mousseline de Sole Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs. handsomely embroi6 bred In white.
SO so. "a. so. 90 80 and sa-
In colors-
Soc. 75c.. 81. 81. %. 81 80. 81 rs and e.
Ladies' White Mousselne de Sole Embroidered
Hsndkerchiefs. hernstitched and edged With real
Valenctepnes lace.
"a 50 and So
~ Handksrehisfs borsd When desired
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WHAr rs CEsrs VIII Buy HERE.


Complete
ndwh handsome
sof Brushes
toilet
DepAru x5cents
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FnoM The GoIpscHM1p Srocx

FnoM TIE GoIpscHM1p Srocx.
Only by visiting our stores early and often during
with the rapidly occurring events Of interest.
TRUNKS. BABY CARRIAGES. CABINETS,
Reduced 10 al.nost hair price,.
TRAVELLING BAGS AND vAIrsEs,
At uayked-dorp prices
BABY CARRIAGES that were sI6 co. els. 90 and
$50. 90 are now
TRUNKS that were %. 90. 500 and $500 are
now
CABINETS that were -. 90 and IS 90 are now
-S2 So
And 90 on throughout the entire stock
oss noor- or Sd annex
SPECIALS FoR TonoaRow
OK F1rru Fnoo..
silvsr-plssed Banquet Lamp. good csutr.,-dr.f
burner 2-inch linen shade. any color. Complets for
Brass Tables. three styles. 12inch onyx tops
81
CUT GLASS.-Arrsneed on o special table in the
SsetsA fOo1n VIII % tound Cut GLASS Carafes De-
canters, Flower Vases. Cream Pitchers, Cruets
Spoon Trays. Fruit Bowls Punch Bowls and Bon bon
Trays of several styles and SHADES. We're IS IS to
Cd 70 Your choice for
IN BRIo-A-BRAC ART ROOM Another speciaI
table containing pieces in Royal Worcester, :"
Grown Derby" 'Doulton." 'Bonne" ''Huues-
riAn. ''Teplitz." French Ma,olca." ''Pointon -
&c We're sa2 to 81. Your choice for
t.
In the 11th St building you Will and in
THE PERFECTION" MEAT CUTTER,
Which has proven q treat saccess
THE KEYSTONE" BEArER,
THE gem" CAKE PAN
The "Ous Ktautl" Cofse Pot
Try sample cup Of coffee and piece Of cake.
18th foor...........10t 10th and I1th 81 butldines-
In Doll DEPARTMENT
Fine Bisque Doll. Two Dresses and Q Trunk.
finely ensmeled and nickel trimmed.
Many more such bargains daily.
LIS Tor DrpARrMExr.
Barnum's calnOpe. popular musical toy. usually
sold for 25c.
e4th Moor 10Th 81 building
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1921 Prsx. Avx NV.
FAo-onr.
1918 AND 1920 = ST. NV.
Oun SPrcrArrrrs.

durability.
Paragon Patent Yo;1snr Coin Pursss. soa 10 "a "a
dc. % e.
n.gs...as ma erdsssa v~s N ~ sss,sA~ on
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SHAwLs

REAL INDIA cAMEL's HAIR sHAwLs in
Characteristic Oriental desi gns-s9O. 600 and
ell5.
PALS BRoCHE sHAwLs, with Black
center-s12. 50. sl5. SIS. $50. e25 $50. $50
GRAY. BROWN AND BLACK BEAVER
sHAwLS-$6. %, ~. % and go.
HIMALAYAN sHAwLs--Gray. Brown, Black
and Plaid enects--e< to $40.
SQUARE INDIA CHUDDAs In Crssm-
%. "a. 50. -. Is. % and $40.
FANCY SILK sHAwLs. in Cream. Csrdi-
nal, White. csmbtpsd with Pink. Blue or Law
ender-s6. %. o.. 30. %, % and sl2Bo
EMBROIDERED CHINA SILK sHAwLS,
with knetteA frinGs-S5. 80 aud 90 So
BLACK FRENCH CASHMERE SQUARE
SHAwLs. edged all around with frinse-es.
IS so. -. %. %. % so. o. and %. 80. LONG
go.
ALLwooL BLANKET sHAwLs-aray,
Brown and Scotch Plaids-lons and square,
q. 90. "a. %. and Gle.
FANCY SHAwLS-in checks, Scotch plsids,
and stripes-e2. rs. s3. %. so. "a. s5 and "a
Green. Gray. Red. Black and White plaids-
66x38 and 40xl0-o1, q. 80 and e.
HANDMADE SHETLAND WOOL sHAwLS
Gray and Black and Gray and Gray and Car
diual-ol 60
HANDMADE SHETLAND WOOL FAsc1-
MAJORS, In Cream and Blaok-47c., 75c.,
SIC. and q.
We don't believe you Will '-nniss are" very much 4
you charge your Christmas greeting with one of thes.
. selection from these FURs. ",
know you won't % far - the buying of them L. con
csrned We have got - choics an assortment a. any
body can boast.
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Whfllii lillian III. NIX:
933 p A.: NV.
INEXPENSIVE PRrsrsr.

1srxrrssrvr PRESENT.
That are useful. s,ssonshle ana cresft-
able to the donor selection. frora
OUR stock Of RUBBER FOOTWEAR
We put the stress on OUR because
only feep MAKES thai ne KNOW
are RELIABLE.
The .'NARvEL- Pure Par. Gam-
-L.dies Rubber. sss.-
STORM RUBBERs-
-For Men. 75c-
For Ladies. 3sc and soc.-
-tBeeisd or S9rfns HesLp--
For Misses and Chndren.--
80 and 4Oe-
RUBBER BOOTS
For Men. - aud up
For Boys and Youths. Of. 2s snd 81. 30
-for Ladies, si26.-
For Misses snd Children. 81 snd sL2a-
ARCTIC BUTTON ovERsHoEs.-
-Hesied 90 Srrtno led
For Ladies. el-bo-
For Misses. sl.2a-
For Children- sloo-
oths~ storm Protectors: HOLIDAY <nraotss.G
oork-sols Shoes special sAieof
For Men. Ladies MEMS, Boys ana
and children-- ladies' Toilet
sisprers u about
Mems English Grsin half usual Irice&
wsser-proof Shoes. g. 90
Goat Lersins for
Men. Calf. kip Boys. saoo .p.,r.
and Grain BoosL
- lambs WOOL Insoies.
Rsd-sop Boots al sins. sroep, Nes,A
for Listle Boys. sl-oo coc. . pair.
WV HAHx & Co.'S
RELIABLE SHOE HOUSES
$50 AND $50 SEVENTH STREET.
1914 AND 1910 PA. AVE-.
II o3l PA. AVE Sc
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ANY ARTICLE Ok TINS TABLE Is SOC.


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OR1o1sn ErcH1ses. SIGNED By The ARTISTS.


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WOODWARD & LorHRop.
10TH. IIrH AND 2 sra- N.w.
OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS
BEST SHOPPING HOURS IL n PM
CHnrsrxAs Sronr NorEs.

CHn1srxAs Sroar NorEs
NOR lido
ndexp
d nm my pleasure nonn o~unfap
aeeteosa ysnd VII
din sfuenHy
Of all
NwMh shopping uchannoyn
FrooH
list -Books IT. ding Sewing
Aponssn dlnant 10
o ding Druggists sundaa Jewiry
aoneyp Tfmnnss I'd at OAKS
SOAPS aGoosC sand
Ware lnand2 es-yranesa ood
h Hosiery
ann Slka vsven.L
and oves llus tdtr-Cu UpAoa>y 0oA
Goods niH Is dIAseT
mel, st -Bakp .aoods
81 ding nrnhhn
e-o~"O tbs
M dB aet FIO
The "CApronr SEWING MACHINE
ALRKAD A
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LADIES Have Nor MucH TINE To SPARE.


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the
vide you'll
reunan 10 50 he ot be ne o
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Ruas As XMAS Grrrs.


When picking out your holiday gifts don't neglect
the Rags. Fit In anywhere; welcome everywhere.
Luxurious bits Of brightness. As near to being Joy
forever anything you are likely 10 buy The rich
Oriental Rugs have been reduced close them out
They are on the second foor Muslin Underwear
Department.
Here some smyrnas and others a. lower prices
than you can buy them for anywhere else
Domestic Smyrna Rugs
1896 inches. zoe.
26I54 inches. 81. 70. Worth g. 50.
3Ox60 inches, e. 25. Worth S32a
ere feet. SD So
9xl2 feet, e2s75
Chinese Goat Russ. 30x66 inc hes,
81 So
White Angora Russ, 30x86 inches,
-S30o-
Infants Carriage Robes.
a. 90 to $40. o.
Large lines Of Oriental Ru2s, Moquette Rues In
grain Art Squares and Cocoa Rags at very low figures
msnt
Gath door. LIST building.)
ConsErs REDUCED.
All the ~. b" Corssts We have In stock have been
reduced from 81 TO
-Z6c.-
Black and white. extra long w.assa.
A small lot Of IL o. oorssss. Reduced from
IS Soto
a.
Black and white. made bias. spoon stesla
Cd Annex TO 10Th IT. blds-)
MISSES Wars REDUCED.
Misses Long Cloaks In . variety Of cloths. some
with military capes others plated back with silk
lined hooda Sizes to II years Were % so. oIo
and ST. so.
Nov AZ
Misses Dresses. oashmerss. ssrges. 10. al WOOL
some handsomely trimmed with silk others finished
With braid sxss to Il yAars- We're "a. So "a rs
and elQ
Misses Mixed Chsviot yacksts all wool. lap pock-
cts. notched COLLAR Sizes IL. IA and 10 ysars
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CHR1srxAs SALE Or Rookzns.

We have bought entirely too many
Rockers to sell between now and Christmas
ct regular prices hence have made the fol-
LOWING startling reductions:s
- - Upholstered Rockers o. 80.
. Upholstered Rockers. g. s..
~. 50 Upholstered Rockers. o5.
Thee are in Solid Oak. IN all the various
hntshss, and are shown In twenty to ffty
different styles and patterns Of seat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-13

Books As G1rrs.
Nothing could express true friendship better than
Books The obstacle Of suitinR the age has 10
overcome there books for all ages. from those
OF syllable for the litte tots to the deepest
works Of science. history and art.
Think Of Books 1t fair prices only and that price
like not. half or quarter Of the publishers.
Among the new Books arriving daily aret
1.-THE THIRSTY SWORD" by Robert Leighton
..soME STRANGE CORNERS OF OUR coUN-
TRY" by c. F. Lunnis.
ESSAYS IN LITERARY INTERPRETATION
BY Hamilton W. Nesbie.
81 10
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT." by Capt A. 7. Mahsv.
TON PAULDINa. !" bv Brander Matthew
1.-THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL" by Richard
Brinslsy Sheridan. Illustrated, with i've plates in
coiors and forty designs in black and wife.
"a Is
BARNARD OF CLAIRvAUx; THE TIMES.
THE MAN AND HIS WORK. :" by Rev. DR.. r. s.
STAIRS.
''CHLDRENs RIGHTS" BY Kate Douglass Wig
gin.
-T5c.-
THE AMERICAN CLAIMANT" by Marx Twain.
-sL10-
"zra-zAG JOURNEYS ON THE MISSISSIPPI"
BY Hezekish Butterworth
81 ID
''AT SHUTDOWN" by John @. Whittier.
tin
~ You can tovtts for photsuer you toant and b.
served as we'll a. v yow came to the store
Easement st bldg.)
USEFUL XMAS G,yrs
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WAnx NIoHr CLOTHES For M
Do no. sh,ns q buyfns N.a,
Might Starts uatii yoa h.v. seen
eur line % Meas Canton FLANNEL
Eight shirt. 81 81 You vii uai.s
agsod thtns-snd 60 awful warm
gsrmsnt n you DO.
x-sp IN mind the srssnsavens>s
sn1 insx p~nstvsnss. Of cur stosh
of sh,rts Men'. ''Iavtnefbls-
ssstAssiTTsso5og,, s.s.s-
an EIIEkY and Jos n INLAND.
Msna<~r- hrsnch Baltic. ehirt F.rtary
n8 oSl "a a. . -. y. I. ave- tunstioa-
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FoRrr MILES Or Fancy WoRx R1psoss

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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-09-07
lTo DE CONTINUED.
italian Patience.

An employer whose operations are on
the northern edge Of New York city says
that English-spealsing men seldom apply
TO him for work, and he believes that
he has never received an application for
work from a native American. Italians
come to him in droyes, and they arc
good natured and philosophical when
employment Is denied them. A dozen
or more came TO him one day with an
interpreter. TEL these men," he said
TO the interpreter, that cannot en-
ploy any of them" Tho interpreter
translated the announcement, and none
Of the men showed any disappointment
One laughed and said something which
tho interpreter translated. He says" "
the interpreter said, that's all right;
he likes TO stand round and Bee your
men work, and maybe by and by you
have a job"
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-09-07

literally feasted on the many good
books In the library, and the greater
part Of the three days spent there
poring over the volumes ! liked best.
/ felt that II I could only be privileged
TO enjoy that library for one long, un-
interrupted month, could ask for no
greater pleasure. The thought that the
three days would 30 soon pass, and that
then must give up my easy life and
the books, and take up life of WORN
again, made me sad, and almost count
ed the precious moments as they
slipped by.
often wondered what employment
Mrs. Lawton could have for me, and in
my anxiety TO be informed on that
point was several times very nearly
tempted to ask. But restrained my
curiosity, resolving to await her own
time and pleasure.
The fourth day after my arrival, as we
arose from the breakfast table, Mrs.
Lawton said to me:
"Come to my room, now, Agnes, and
we will come to a final understanding,
and decide what our relations are to be
for the future"
accompanied her, glad to know that
my future was to be explained, yet feel
ing little apprehension lest something
should transpire to deprive me Of my
new home, to which / was already
dearly attached. I liked Mrs. Lawton
very much, and 70 part from her would
have been source Of painful grief.
"Well, Agnes" she began, when she
was seated in her own room, with me al
her knees. "Are you ready TO decide
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-09-07

The big inducements we are offering to
our us,omers.-Assoon as your purchases
in this store amount TO $40, including %
Anchor Soap Wrappers, We Will present
you with a life size portrait, warranted to
give perfect satisfaction and durable for
lifetime, enlarged from any photo you
may select, upon paying for frame only at
the wholesale rate of.s3 each The frame
is Of the best quality Antique Deep Steel
Bronze and worth double the money.
sample Of portrait and frame on exhibit
ton at this store. Ask 10 see II. in
We guarantee Anchor Soap the bes =, 4,
the market. II has no equal for the Ia VT VT
dry, bath or kitchen. TUCKER " HoH'
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THREE DOVES.

Seward, At morn, my doves hew freei
At eve they circled back 10 me.
The first was faith; the second, hopes
Tho third--the whitest-charity.
Above the plunging surge's play
Dream-like they lowered, day by day.
At last they turned, and bore TO me
Green signs of peace through nightfall gray.
No shore forlorn no loyeliest land
Their gentle eyes mad left unscanned,
Mid hues of twilight-hellotrope
Or daybreak ires by heaven-breath famed
Quick visions of celestial grace
Hither they waft from earth's broad spooe
Kind thoughts for oil hume uity.
They shine with radiance from Gods face
An, since my heart they choose for home,
Why lose them-forth again to roamf
Yet look; they risel With loftier scope
They wheel in flight toward Heavens pure
dome
Fly, messengers that fnd no rest
Save In such toll as makes man blestl
Your home \ Gods immensity;
We hold you but at His behest
q. p. Lathrop, in N. Y. Independents
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-09-07

appeared as II she had awakened out Of
q deep reverie.
''Your father Is living, then2" she
questioned.
Eyes, ma'am."
'Why do you not live with himP"
xBecause my stepmother was very
lcriel TO me, and could not bear the
Isuferings she inflicted on me-"
"was your father cruel, too?"
HE was never kind, and he always
believed what my stepmother told
him"
"Yes, yes; know how that is.
have experienced II all, but It's been q
long time since, of course. But could
you not remain at home and suffer less
Ithan you suffer In this friendless way Of
Iliying2" N
'cNo, ma'am; could not remain at
p,ome at all My stepmother ordered
Ipae TO leave, and my father, who was
present, did not interfere. ! was driven
laway."
Driven awayp" Mrs. Lawton repeat
led, meditatively. "cruel, heartless
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Stem Auger Bits

Headquarters for the Irwin Patent Solid.
Center Stem Anger Bits. These bits are
far superior TO any on the market. They
bore in any kind Of wood, in the end as
well as in the side,without pressure. They
have twice the clearance Of any other bit,
and having but one crimp, 1t is impossible
for them to choke. Having solid center,
they are much stronger. They require
much less power In boring. Each bit Is
made Of a fine grade Of steel rnd fully
warranted. For sale by J. w. Wilbur.
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CHAPTER xXIIL-coNrINuEp.

/ walked up the street and turned
into the large, well-kept lawn and ap-
preached the grim, silent house. l
rang at the door, then waited several
minutes before anyone came. At last
the door was opened and tall, stately,
firm-featured old lady, dressed through
out in black, stood before me. spoke,
and in turn she gave me slight bow.
Her manner was so distant and frigid
that was more than half inclined TO
turn away without stating my errand.
But summoned all my courage, and,
laying my timidity aside, spoke out
boldly, saying:
''This is Mrs Lawton, presutne?"
at Is" she answered.
"Then, Mrs. Lawton," said, II am
seeking some kind of employment that
will give me shelter and a living, and |
have come to apply 10 you"
She looked me over with great delib-
Grafton. her features retaining their
cold immobility, undisturbed by even SO
much rs q ripple either Of pleasure or
displeasure.
"Well," she said at last, in her slow,
majestic, deliberate way, what kind
Of employment do you wantP"
81 want any kind that will give me
decent support" / replied.
"Then you have no preferenceP" she
questioned.
al am not in a position to have pref
erences," answered. with me 1t Is
not a question of what / will do, but Oh
what can do. Have you a need OF my
services in any capacity?"
She did not speak at once, but for Q
little while stood silently gazing int
my face, a vacant, far-away look In
her eyes that impressed me with the be
lief that she was not seeing me at al
and that her thoughts were not on me
She did not answer my question, anC
when she spoke II was TO this effect:
"Come into my room, will you?
want TO talk with you a moment"
eyes, ma'am," replied, at the SAINT
time following her into the great hall
thence into nicely furnished, but dark
dismal room.
She seated herself, and bnde me draw
n chair near her.
.'Now," she began, tell me all abou
yourself-your name, your parentagc
your life experiences and everything.
my name is Agnes Owens" | re
piled; "and my mother is dead, and m.
father is married again"
said so much and stopped. wa
chary Of saying more to stranger.
$50 your mother is dead?" she oil
served, her voice a little more gentl
than IL had been. Has she been dea
long?"
"Since my infancy" answered.
"Indeed? Then you hare never know
mothers love?"
"Never; but I've often felt the wan
of IT"
'It is strange" she said, musingly
zone feels the want Of a mothers love
the other the want Of an object to she
that love upon"
There was short pause before sh
resumed, and when she spoke again
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-09-07
CHAPTER XIV.

The three days following my entrance
into Mrs. Lawton's home were quiet,
restful ones, and but for the great dis
appointment that hung over my Life
like pail would have been happy.
Mrs. Lawton was kind and gentle In
the extreme, and from morning till
night sho busted herself 10 add 10 my
comfort. Twenty times day she
sought me out In order 70 assure her
self that I was well provided for In
whatever the house afforded that was
calculated 10 make my stay more pleas
ant
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-09-07

Frogs eggs are laid before they real
ly are eggs in the true sense Of the
word. They are always laid under wa
ter, and when deposited are covered
with sort Of thin membrane, as an en-
velope, so as TO occupy little space. As
soon as they reach the water, however,
they begin 10 absorb the fluid very rap
Idly, and In short time the eggs arc
contained In the center of jelly-lilfe
envelope, like q number Of globules.
They are kept apart from each other by
reason Of their acquired rotundity, and
thus escape injuring one apother.-ch
caoto Mail
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-09-07

LAND FOR SALE Two hundred acres
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situated In 0sceola county,
Michigan, near railroad station and mills
Also 1877 acres Of land with railroad across
It, and station, saw-mill, house and barn
blacksmith shop and other improvements,
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