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my solicitor to bring breach of prom
The Dean rediened slightly, but re-
fiecting that in all prohabs.ty the matter
could be settled out OF court by means
OF certain money compensation, he
shrugged his shoulders with would
be air of indifference.
How the circulation of The Times
VIII go up continued Lottie. eyeing the
Dean more closely, when the account
is published of how both the Dean OF
AncaSter and his son in turn fitted an
actress-so appropriate. you know" with
sneering laugh which made her com
pahlon blood again run cold, " the faith
er throws over the mother and the son
repeats the example with the daughter"
During her last words the Deans face
seemed to have lost its rudy, color; his
played nervously with his watch chain.
You are confusing matters" he
said, with wretched attempt at ease.
After five and twenty years silence
You can scarcely sue me for breach Of
promise-more especially as you have
been married in the interval. And AS
/ Tor my son, | have no doubt We can
come to some pecuniary arrangement
which will compensate you for any in
! convenience either you or your daughter
may have suffered"
Iottic'S eyes flashed ominOusly as the
/" No, John Meredith" she said slow
! "; Il refuse your pecuniary offers. SO
nit l. would be useless To- sue W You Tor
breach of promise But with an EN-
phattc emphasis in her tonC your let
terS and the account Of your old hirta-
! tion, as you might h,. PLEASED to call it,
! shall be given in the pages Of The
! Times along with your son Resnalds
in order to show the public the force Of
| heredity, Like father like son. you
| know Aud then rchcct," she ended
| with "A wicked smile. " how delighted
| every one Will be 10 read that the Pres
| idcnt Of the Society for the Suppression
| Of the Drama was once madly In love
| with Lottie Lorraine, the celebrated dan
Ger anu hurlCsuuc actress.
Beads of perspiration broke out on the
/ Deans forehead as the awIul nature OF
| the dilemma flashed upon his mind The
situation was friChtful This terrible
woman had him completely in her pow
/ er, she had planned this revenge as a
retaliation for boyish Irritation which
/ he had long since forgotten lie paced
| up and down the room in a very fever
| OF impotcnt rage. ON the one hand. to
| give his consent To his sons marriage
/ with an actress would be equal To "A pub
! lie reCantation Of the most cherished
! hobby of his life. ON the other hand
/ the publication of those idiotc, passion
ate love letters with the account of his
! youthful Irritation, worked up in the
| " spicy" style OF The Times. would
| cause not merely the loss OF prestige in
his own diocese. but would render him
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to feel slightly nervous. After all, she
was only beggar. He would give her
five. shillings and hint at her speedy de-
mo, no." calculated the lady, as the
Dean fumbled for his purse 'it Is not
money! is justice l want My story
With en- all of patient resignation the
Dean seated himself in the opposite arm
chair. Another of those never-endng
brief stories. he reflected, ruefully. as he
surveyed his restless visitor.
TO come to, the point Immediately"
resumed III lady in so stern tone that
the Dean almost started, "a few weeks
dsSghter S @ Ee sS She agreed eiosea % marry 70 him m
on condition OF your consent. That con-
sent you refused My daughter. as proud
as you, Immediately broke of the engage
wretchedl. unhappy. l say nothing of
your sons feelings-those are for you to
consider-but i cannot have my daugh-
ter's life spoiled without making one
At this point the paroxysms of sobs
interrupted the narrative She broke OF
and buried her face in her handkerchief.
During her speech the ordinary rosy
tints on the Deans cheeks had become
crimson with wrath. His blood actually
boiled at the audacity Of the woman. with
her cock and bull story Of her shameless
daughters unhappiness.
Madam, he said, trying TO speak
calmly, and entirely dlsregarding the
vain. On no consideration whatever will
l give my consent to Reginalds marriage
with an actress
As though TO end the interview. the
Dean rose from his seat and stood with
his back to the fireplace. To his surprise
the sobs suddenly ceased. The lady rose
from the chair, and, thrusting her hand
kerchief in her pocket. confronted him
with angry, fearless eyes.
"On no consideration? she reiterated
, with "A scOrnful emphasis, aCcentuated
further by a glance of witherlng con-
tempt, when you have heard the rest
of my story, ! think you will not refuse
my request"
The slight smile OF triumph with which
she ended her words reused the Dean &
anger 10 its eliminating point His face
grew purple with Indignation; his wrath
threatened to choke him at the sight OF
his visitors calm assurance,
Never, madam" he thundered forth
with all the impressiveness OF tone with
which he was wont to pronounce Anathe-
ma -Maranatha. And further entreaties
are useless; l will never withdraw my
''!ES To his CONSERVATION the lady burst
. forth into a neal of laughter; the next
moment she had crossed the Intervening &
space between them, and, with "A smile
OF familiarity which almost froze the
Deans blood, had laid her glovei hand
! upon his coat-sleeve.
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thread gloves or more probably the
gIoves Would be rolled up in a tight
ball on her lap; and her long shin,Ey
fingers would bet be Jumping mon h9gnyaria6iy lo CON-
cealed at the bottom of a remarkably
shabby leathern satchel. .os s,,c,r,,
The drawing-room door stooa O., siiSmrds Iads
no sound upon the thick Turkey carpet
The lady was seated with her pacK 70
the long French window when opened opened
pee1siveiy pe0ni civ at the carytides which sup
ported the white marble chimneyptece,
the Dean, though a trifte short,signteu,
had time to catch sight Oh a,ng a vta. nnInh. .ts
the visitor turned hastily around.
Good afternoon. madam" began the
Dean, bowing slightly in the direction Of
the armchair. II rear in,ercs hIrmna'e ho'
In some slight hesitation these last
words were uttered. somehow the
Dean had vague eonsclouiSIh1esss iI1sS sosan, Ina
blance TO some one of his feminine ac-
quaintances. At the same time the lady
herself differed considerably from Ihe
customary type of visitors. Though not
in her first youth. the Dean, from the
elegance OF her figure, judged her age TO
be between thirty and forty. a pair OF
fringe OF golden hair, surveyed the Dean
with curiously intent glance which
half embarrassed him; her well-cut
DlaCK ClOtn gown Was " Sh
the suspicion OF a wrinkle and her
hands were incased in the neatest and
most perfect-fitting OF Suede gloves
AS the sound OF the Deans clear tones
fell upon her ear the lady gave a per
ceptible start. She clasped her hands
agitatedly, looked down E~0Nrnfully for
an instant on the floor, anu then with
the same troubled expression. glanced
across at the Dean.
II trust you will pardon the liberty. I
have taken In calling upon you,' she
said with q little CULVER in her voice;
but my errand is "A very difhcult one
and
She paused and uttered n deep sigh
The Dean bowed grfavely; this preamble
was probably but the opening for the
usual begging scheme.
'If i can be OF service to you.
madam" he replied, In his dignihed
manner. II shall be happy to help you
The agitation OF his visitor increased (:
for an instant a dainty cambric hand
which considerably flurried the Dean.
/ Yes" exclaimed the lady, fervently,
as the Dean paused for an aiswer
! 'you and you alone can assist me. In
me you behold distressed, widowed
mother. who appeals to you for help in
| her great trouble"
with such tragic emphasis were the
last words uttered that the Dean began
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What Johnny" she said. her dark
yes flashing roguishly, mot even for

What Johnny" she said. her dark
me|'
Staggered by this amazing address the
terricl glance hc looked down to meet
the gaze of those mocking black eyes,
which were fixed upon him with curl
Gus intentness OF purpose, suddenly a
dimness came before their sight; the
blood receded from his cheek,
You" he gasped, hoarsel y-"Iottie!,
from the Deans mind. H. saw himself
a student al oxford, madly In love with
the dark eyes and rosy cheeks Of Lottie
keeper. With shudder at the remem-
brance OF his own youthful folly, he
thought OF those passionate love letters
he had indited, those feryent kisses he
had once pressed on I.otue's ruby lips
Yes" said the clear voice OF his old
love breaking, in upon his meditations,
over for rich wife-the Lottie whose
daughters happiness you would wreck
with as little conjunction as YOU
wreT Tked her mothers : the l.ottie who;
despite your baseness, has loved you all
her life, who has kept all your letters -
At these words an ominous PRESENT.
ment stole over the Deans heart. To
give due effect to her tragic deciama tion
Lottie made a slight pause and looked
eXpectantlv At her companion.
Strangely retamorphosed with her yell
low mar, HeT eltsdnt nSuTt, HeF very
manner of speech, as the once huNom,
brown haired Lottie Marsh might he, the
Dean now recognized the old flash In the
sparkling black eyes, the old audlci:y
OF smile which had once enthralled him
with It's verv boldness.
We'll" resumed Lotue. as her dunn
founded companion still made no sign
Il think you will give your consent
now"
mo" burst forth the Dean. suddenly
recovering his presence Of mind, in
spite Of our old acquaintance, | must
sim refuse my consent"
He drew himself up with certain
: dignity and glared solemnly down at
| the trim figure which stood so close TO
And now, madam" he continued
with his hand on the handle OF the bel.
| II presume our interview Is at an end,
! You have heard my decision, and much
as ! regret TO wound your feelings, !
must assure you that any further discus
sion OF this painful question will be ut
| terly useless"
lie rolled of his sonorous periods with
a solemn precision intended to impress
and overa We his companion. Rut with
one hand laid lightly on the back of her
chair, Lottie still surveyed him with
the same dlsconcerting glance,
| "Of course, you are prepared for the
piclon OF a sneer. u shall nrst instruct
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S0CIETY'S NEW FAD.
Pink Teas. at Which Youthful Sons
Are Brought Out"

Soclety-that Is, the ultra ia shlonable
and exclusive society of New York-has
brand-new fad. 1t is the introduction
to the lrner circles OF the $50 of the
youthful scions OF the swagger families
through the medium OF 5 o'clock pink
teas or baby blue dejeuner. In fact. the
coming out Of the sons OF fashionable
folk Is now about to ne consummated
after the fashion IT, vogue for years past
In the coming tut OF the demure buds"
their sisters.
ago, but II dropped out OF style. and only
recently has II been revived. This time Il
Is said II Will remain as a permanent insti-
tuition in the customs OF the social upper
circles.
Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer,, OF 10
East Twenty ninth street, followed this
new fad recently in the Introduction of
her sons, John and Harold, to society.
She gave 5-o'clock tea, and young
matrons and maidens served as ushers in
presenting the beardless debutantes 10 the
social world
1t was voted a perfect success and the
buds are said to have enjoyed It enor-
mously. Ward McAllister's opinion
about the new Idea has not yet been
published.
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Rev. John Meredith, Dean OF Ancaster,
was renowned for his pamphlets on
The Degrading Influence OF the Stage?"
stand 0nGe and and, for a, all let REGINALD under
tress, of any rank whatsoever, was but
a, synonym for the Scarlet Woman, and
that should Miss Lorraine (of whose
name and existence even the Dean had
previously lived In total ignorance) per-
sist In her marriage with his son, she
would enjoy the pleasure of wedding a
man alienated alike from his fathers
As yet Reginald had returned no an
swer to this fiery missive. But In the
meantime another blow had fallen upon
the previous day. the Rev. Jabez Browne,
minor canon Of Ancestor Cathedral and
prominent member of the Deans pet
society, begged to inform his ecclesiasti-
cal superior that despite every opposi-
| tion, the proprietor of the Jubilee Hall
had at last obtained dramatic license,
| and that even at that moment highly
| colored posters, whereupon was depicted
female dancer in the most outrageous
costume, were to be seen placarded on
every square boarding in Ancaster.
Would the Dean be content to stand idly
by while the shameless picture of this
| Miss Lorraine In her celebrated pas seul
corrupted the morals OF every schoolboy
| in the diocese,
canon's letter thrill of half apprehen-
sion and half triumph ran through his
veins. Truly he had done we'll to be firm
with Reginald; but how should he deal
with this woman who had the audacity
to fiaunt her degrading performance un-
der his very nose?
"a lady to see you on business, sir, "
announced the butler at this moment,
Wouldn't give her name, but said she
hoped not to detain you many minutes.
| As the Dean crossed the hall on his way
to the drawing-room his mind conjnred
| visitor with whom familiarity had bred
In him a species OF contempt. She would
wear gown OF rusty black; a pair OF
| mount her irregular nose; her hands
| would be incased in a pair OF black
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THE DEANS DILEMMA.
F0rced By u Irick to Consent to His Sons
Marriage.

The afternoon sun streamed IN
through the library windows Of the
oeanery or Ancaster, lighting up the
rosy features and comfortable figure
OF the Dean as he stood in frowning
contemplation OF two letters.
one, written in sprawling, mascu-
iiie hand' he took up and perused for the
uoZehth time. Truly the contents fur
hlshed sufficiently grave matter to harass
'he mind OF any father. more especially
"hen that father chanced to be a
wealthy dignitary of the Established
Church. In the wretchedly written note
MS anectionate son Reginald wished to
INFORM his father that during his last va
cation In town he had been introduced
TO Miss Lorraine. the well-known ac-
tress, that he had speedily fallen In love
with her, an affection that Miss Lor-
raine reciprocated, and further, that,
provided the Dean gave his consent, Gear
Er1e had promised to marry him when
ever he liked.
10 this letter. whose unwelcome news
tell on him like a thunderbolt from a
clear sky. the Dean had returned furi-
Gus answer. Was Reginald mad. he
hercely demanded, to ask permission
10 bring into the sacred atmosphere
OF the close a woman branded by the
name or actress? For many years,
as reginald well knew, both he and
ms deceased wife. Lady Augusta Mere
ulth, as prominent members of the So
clety Tor the Suppression OF the Drama,
had laoored long and earnestly to pre-
vent followers of the theatrical profess
SION Dom posturing in any hall of en-
tertainment in Ancaster. Had his son
FORGOTTEN that throughout the length
and breadth OF the country the Very
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the laughing stock OF the country. Wis.,
ions OF cartoons in the comic papers.
headed THE Dean and the Dancer"
arose before his fevered mind He saw
the thunderstruck face of the minor
canon at the discovery of his IDOLS feet
OF clay; he watched the chance of that
possible bishopric fade quickly away into
nothingness; he shuddered at the public
ridiCule and chaft, he even heard his
son Reginald plead precedent in his
fathers example.
ted face. Lottie again addressed him.
When are the letters 10 be pub
lished?" she asked in adangerously quiet
voice.
In trembling indecision the Dean
paused before her. His brain was in a
whirl; at one moment ne would defy the
woman and save his son. The next in
stant the thought OF the public exposure
caused the words TO die away on his
Choose" said Lottle Lorraine, laying
her hand on his arm and looking de-
liberately into his face.
In their preoccupation neither had
heard the entrance, OF another person
into the room. With the familiarity OF
the open drawing groom and seeing the
form Of the Dean, had stepped in to
discuss the question Of the posters.
At the sight of "A goldcn-hairei woman
Clutching the Deans arm ana looking
up into his face. the Rev. JabeZ Browne
uttered sudden exclamation. With u
]
Il beg your pardon" said the canon
In frigid tone, Il am afraid l inter-
rupt' w.,
after the first shock OF surprise, was
disposed To look upon the Canon's ap-
pearance as a divine interposition from
! his present difficulty, Il am at liberty
now; this lady" howing in. the direc-
! ton Of Lottie, has finished her busi-
ness.
hut the canons mental balance had
| received a shock; the sight ot the Deans
agitation had not escaped his lynx eyes
another time" he said Coldly. MY
business is simply connected with those
theatrical posters. | presume | have
your sanction 10 arrange meeting for
their removal from the hoardinEs"'
AZ the word posters Lottie had pricked
up her ears,
What placards are those" she asked
coolly stepping forward and addressing
the minor canon.
The disgraceful advertisements OF a
theatrical company Numbered forth
the minor canon, in whose eyes l.ottie
had met with little favor in which a
! creature is represented in the disgrace
/ full attire OF ballet dancer
In breathless silence the Dean waited
/ for Iottie's answer With half piteous
! glance ne looked across at her, but as
4 his eyes noted the triumphant expression
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BIG CROWDS AT KELLY'S SALES
Success Partially Due to His Credit
System.

The great sales Of clothing and furni-
ture announced by T. Kelly, Of 263-267
Sixth avenue, l4-1oS West Twenty
seventh street, and 4s4 and 466 Fulton
street. BROOKLYN, have drawn immense
crowds to ali the stores. They are open
every Wednesday and Saturday evening
for inspection, and judging from the
portunity, every one seems to be aware
Besides the ladies' cloaks, silk and cloth
suits, misses and children,s jackets as
also on sale overcoats. and in fact dress
goods of every description. Mr.. kelly,s
Credit system may ACCOUNT TN, IN measure measure
ahIes' furniture and carpets, as well as
ali kinds Of satins and velvets. are
specially. go
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on her face his heart died within him.

on her face his heart died within him.
"Oh. indeed" remarked Lottie dslih
erate,y; considering that the Deans
future daughter;in,law happens to be thsI
the humble person who now addressed
you is no less than her mother, tina,
shameless creature you can hardly ex,
pect his reverence TO consent to hok
such a meeting
At this announcement uttered IN 81
tone OF calm insolence, the canon's fact
assumed an expression OF horror-strickes
us this true?" he demanded breath,
| lessly of the miserable Dean. You have
given your consent TO- your sons mar
The wretched victim threw one agoa.|
| lied glance at his tormentor; her race
was adamantine In its triumph.
"Ye-es," he faltered. in an anguishecl
whisper.
Two months after this event an an.
Efie Lorraine to Reginald, only son q
the Very Rev. John Meredith, Dean oi
Ancaster, appeared In The Times. From
hnS aS tn boa snT
communication with his son. On tht
morning after the wedding letter, dk
| rected in a feminine handwriting, ar
| rived at the deanery by the early post
AS the Dean read the contents his face
assumed an apoplectic hue, and for tht,
first time for many years shocking
pTOIhnt exclamation tSCdptti HlS Ups.
MY Dear Johnny iran the note)-Par
don the familiarity of the address. al
this is the last time l shall call you b.
the old name. As your sons wedding III
now an accomplished fact, l wish q
clear my mind of few tarradiddles i
had the pleasure of narrating for YOU
benefit at our last interview. In tn
first place. l am neither the mother no
any relative of your new daughter-inI
law: the similarity of our names was q
mere accident Mrs, Reginald Meredith
| believe Is the daughter OF an old col
lege friend OF yours, the Rev. Jamei
Lorraine. who unfortunately died pennt
less, leaving no resource for Miss lor
raine but TO gain her living on the stag
by means of an exceptionally hne voice
The story OF your opposition TO her en-
gagement was a matter OF genera
knowledge in the company In which wi
were both taking part. In posing as he
injured mother, l saw way TO gratir
my own revenge for your youthful deser
tion, and at the same time means o
comforting happiness upon our primi
donna. Hoping you will pardon my ~
tie trick, and with kind regards b
Canon Browne. believe me to remain
your old affectionate friend, LOTrIH
/ "P ST. have omitted to state tha
all your letters were burned years age
when | first married my present huq
band who Is, | am thankful 10 say, 0tN
Live,"-Hartford Times.
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and expressed himself as being entire
ly satisfied that he can carry the cham
pionship back with him. Lund is q
no mean ability. In Denmark he was
never beaten In hroadsword battle.
This big tourney promises to be the
most exciting show seen In or near New
York In years. All of the contestants
Will be in training within four days.
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Dan Creedon has expressed his entire
willingness to fight Bob Fitzsimmons at
the DuNal Athletic club for that s., 900
purse. Col. Hapkins, Crecdon's hacker,
viii bet 5000 on his man.
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Lieut. Kendall, formerly OF the Queens
Own, noted cavalryman, who stands
feet inches in his stockings, and
Fritz Lund, the Instructor at Dickels
Riding Academy, New York, are the
latest entries for the series of mounted
broadsword combats which begin at Mad
son Square Garden Thanksgiving night.
Kendall arrived from England last week
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John s. Johnson. the speedy Western
wheelman. writes that he will he in New
York Christmas week. Johnson Is much
clated over his recent record d-smashing
at Independence. and IL confident his
records Will be accented by the J.. A. W.
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Eddie Nash's Disappearance.

To the Editor:
wish to correct a statement published Tussdsr
regarding the disappearance of Eddie Nash from
his home. In the hrst place he took no money
from his mother. he has mother. and
for us sheltering the Ludwig boy, he has never
been In the house No member OF the family
knew him until he was shown 10 one OF the fam
lily In the street. MRS. NASH.
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NERVOUS headaches promptly cured by
BRoMo- o-SELTZER-trial bottle 10 cts. -
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The Boxing and Wrestling Committee
of the Metropolitan Association has de-
cided upon the following programme for
the next boxing show: Boxing, lo5
pounds. lls pounds, lS5 pounds. las pounds
115 pounds l25 pounds, 1856 pounds
and l5S pounds. The entries win close
with the Secretary James Il. Sullivan,
Dec. l6. An entrance fee OF 81 must ac-
company each entry. The preliminaries
will be held Thursday. Dec. q. at the
Central Opera House. Sixty-seventh
street, near Third avenue.
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Phyaiciaus certify TO the great value Of
MILHAU's CALIsAYA as a tonic. 1888 b way, ~
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The p. and s. of Columbia College
have organized a strong football eleven,
and have among their men several
ex-college players. They have been prac-
tising daily upon their grounds at Will
iamsbridgc. They play their first game
with the Volunteers at the Polo Grounds
this afternoon. The game will be called
at $50 o'clock.
The Star Athletic Club will hold an
amateur boxing tournament Jan. l3.
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There were more long-winded sessions
in the National League meeting just
closed than ever before. There was a
tremendous amount of lobbying and i'm
was accomplished. The empty condition
of several deep punch pitchers was evil
dence, however, that the magnates had
been busy.
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Joe Ellingsworth, who is to box Fred
Morris, the Black Cyclone" at Billy
Nadden's Rockaway Beach show
Edgewater, =. j.. that he is in fine con-
dition for the contest. He Is nearly
down to weight. he says. and confident
OF winning. There is said to be plenty
of New York Athletic Club money to bet
on the white man.