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wan DeIy Chs u, Home.

0oSn't AlmS3nty, how things snap
Now't De1yss back agin.
See ter me ter shet my clap,
Git oneside err snthin, III drap
sHav' ter hide ter take my nap
Now't Dely's back again.
I'm ez meechin' ez q lam
Wen DEFY gifts ter home.
Hav' ter be err I'll catch SAM,
Though it sorter makes me squ'am,
I Civ in ter keep things cam
Wen DEFY gifts ter home.
knifc come nat'rel wen l ct
Till Deley got ter home.
Ailus thought twas right to set
In my shirt sleeves, but you bet
l git points on etiket
Wen DEFY gifts ter home.
"Eat M run shows dredful lack
Err manners" Deley seq.
lister gobble down my snack,
Pick my teeth m shove right back,
But I hav' ter set m clack -.
Sence DEFY seq her seq.
Rnt yon bet our old hearts heave
Wen Deley goes away.
Marin takes on ter whine M gricvc,
Swan ter man eft I'd believe
Twas SO lonesome wen she'd leave
Wen Deley goes away.
James Whitcomb Rilcy
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The monkey wrench is not so-called
on account of its fancied or actual resem-
blance to DR.. Gamers similar friends, or
because it Isl handy tool to "monkeyo
with, but simply because it is the inven-
ton Of one Charles Moncky, now % of
kingo county, New York. Although the
world has pretty nearly lost track Of Mr..
settled fact that he sold his patents for
e2,OO0 and invested the proceeds In
homestead in the above named county
and state.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

I'm q pair of shoes there are two
sewed pieces, two inner soles, two stifen-
ings, two pieces of steel to give a spring
to the instep, tow rands, IL heel pieces.
two sole Innings. twenty upper pieces,
thirty tacks, twelve nails in the heels and
both silk and fax; but the wonder Is
found in the rapidity with these multi
udinous pieces are combined in n single
completed work, for as an experiment,
some of our shoe factories have from the
leather completed a pair of shoes in less
than an hour and a half, and as a test y
single pair of mems shoes have been fin
tiShed in % minutes
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18
each Spoonful has
done it's Perfect Work

Is the verdict of every woman who has used Royal
Baking Powder. Other baking powders soon
deteriorate and lose their strength, owing to the
use of Inferior ingredients, but Royal Baking
Powder is so carefully and accurately com
pounded from the purest materials that it retains
its strength for any length of time, and the last
spoonful in the can is as good as the first. which
is not true of any other baking powder.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

Pastor-What did l say in my SER
mon yesterday that you objected top
Mr.. DE Good-You surprise me, my
dear sir. did not object to anything.
Pastor-ButI heard you give a very
audible snort at something 1 said.
MIR. Do Good-Oh, no; no indeed.
Ialat WAS only snore,"-N. 7.
Weekly.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

len girls ina composition class in q
Cincinnati school were told by their
teacher to write . telegram such as
would be suitaGleAo send home in case
Of a railway ACCIDENT while travelling.
One OF the girls wrote: sDear Papa:
Mamma Is Killed. Am in the refresh
ment room"
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

Nancy Garrison, a ncgress living at
Holly Springs, Miss, has the longest hair
probably of any woman i the world. She
is about 90 years old. Her hair she wears
in three plaits. The side plaits jnsttouch
the floor, while the plat behind drags two
feet nine inches on the floor, and meas
ures 8 feet in length. 1t is q silver sable
in color, and she wears it coiled up III her
1noI aE'.l ||a|.E aHEH<a"h" .Hr. Yf
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18
German
Syrup

BoscheesS German Syfupas more
successful IN the treatment Of Con-
sumption than any other remedy
prescribed. 1t has been tried under
every variety Of climate. In the
bleak, bitter North, in damp New
England, ia the tickle Middle States,
in the hot, moist South-everysj
where. 1t has been in demand by
every nationality. Ithas been EN-.
ployed ia every stage Of Consump.
ton. IN brief it has been used
by millions andits the only true and
reliable Consumption Remedy. o
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An lmnortant niff.rance.

To make it apparent to thousands. who
think themselves i'll, that they are not af-
fccted with any disease, but that the sys-
TEN simply needs cleansing, is to bring
comfort home to their hearts, as IL costivc
condition is easily cured by using Syrup
OF Figs. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup company.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

"change Of life"; for women expect
ing to become mothers; for mothers
who are nursing and exhausted; for
epery woman who is rundown, delicate,
or o~verworked.
For all the disorders, diseases, and
weaknesses of women, "Favorite Pre-
scription" is the only remedy SO unfail-
ing that it can be guaranteed. If It
doesn't benefit or cure, in every case,
the money will be returned.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

One OF the most fashionable and OK
pensivc ~drcssmaking establishments IN
Paris has a wonderful "try-on" room into
which only the most particular, fashions
bic and wealthy customers have ever been
admitted. 1t is a square compartment,
splendid electric chandelier. Thc pile Of
the white velvet carpet is so thick that
one's feet sink in it. and the most promi-
nent object in the room is an enormous
mirror, framed in white plush. If that
mirror could reproduce but half of the
beauty which It has m~omentarily re-
flected, it might be irresistibly attractive.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18
A Smooth De.ec,iys,

She rested her head on my bosom,
And tears were on each fair cheek;
The terrible anguish of partiIx
Forbade that either should speak.
With n sigh l tore myself from her,
But before l got into bed
I found where her cheek had rested
MY shirt front VIZ painted red.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

How ABOUT THE PRUDENCE Of allowing
a Cough to run on, rasping the Pulmonary
and Bronchial organs. whent ha tapproyed
and speedy remedy, DR., D. Jayne's Ex-
%pectorant, can be obtained from any
Apotllecary.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

prominent New Yorker, abiding to a lady
acquaintance, twas the result of using
Garfield Tea"
Send for free sample to 319 West Forty
fifth street, New York city.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

u. Lsssssoa SarsstcNa
,osss ssSisis Mn
1A!sael&tJMgNNt1 NAs;itsa,sxSte1kh
Ehte4tlcSNt4khoughts mystsfi6u4seaA.s;
AZ lk4ted9A yiAiops flied this yp6tf
1ta6tsAms 6fsapbiesssH long lorgotI
EMt3Saly1pa D love nor 10y nor \ FsSg
- e4sthe trAcs Of rscogalle here
Beneath this rnpIder4ng canopys@
l0nee shone thesbrtgghtsnd busy eye;
sHut 1tArtsnOk nt.ssAHe dtSmat5vofd-%s
y1i Sociaia0yeth Ateyesemployeds
u Wtthn6layl1ss DIRE n jgleamed, .
sIas afhthsdsw 81 indiless beaT q
Thaeeye shall be forever bright
MalenstArs and sun are sunk In nisht.ss
within this hollow cavern hung
The ready, swift and tunefnt tongue;
III fa~leehood's honey IL disdained,
sAndswheni 1T cOuid not prAiseEWas chained3
u bold in virtues cause 1t spoke,
Yetsgentle concord never broke,
This silent tongue shall plead for thee
Whe time unveils eternity
81 ;s ais sss.s anf 'sss ss1y ss, me nine'
aT0 how b rock aor wear he gem
SiCanl little npwsAvsft to them.
Attfnths pa3esOf truth they sought,
discomfort to b nlourf1er brought
These hand richer need shall claim
Than all that wait on; worth or fame.
Ayails Il, whether haresor shod,
These feet the paths OF duty trod3
II from the bowers of ease they fed
To seek afliction'a humble ahed9a
II grandcur,s guilty bride they spurned,
And home to virtues cot returned.
These feet with angels wings shalt vie
Andtread the palaeaof the sky.
Anonymous.
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Anyone in possession of % cents can go
TO the nearest dealer in medicines and
procure a bottle of Salvation Oil nno be
cured ut once of rheumatism, neuralgia
or any main or nche.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

"A New York shoe dealer has received
an order for IL mammoth pair of shoes
from q colored preacher In Georgia. The
shoes are q inches in length and ~
inches in width. The measurement over
and around the instep IS l9M inches.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

If the ivory trade increases at the pres
ent rate much longer, the elephant will
soon become extinct. One firm alone in
Sheffield last year received the tusks OF
no fewer than 1880 elephants. A few
years ago 800 pairs of tnsks were suffi.
cient for them. Is
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

In the probate court of Boston the
other day, in n contested will case, one of
the the. counsel presented a .ypewritten hy gns
and which consumed three hours in read
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

The average weight OF the Chinese
brain is SAID to be heavier than the aver
age weight of the brain of any other race.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

H1nAMC. WHEELER, Odebolt, Sac county,
Iowa, sells first-class imported PRRcHERoS
and SHIRE STATIONS, $500, i, 2 and 3 years
time. Imported mares cheap.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18
TWO KINDS OF II

need Dr.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescrip-
those who
to be made
strong, and those
who want to be
made we'll. 1t
builds up, invigor-
ates, regulates, and
cures.
It's for young
girls just entering
w~omanhood for
women who have
reached the critical
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18
How's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY g. co, Props. Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known r. j.
Cheney for the last Is years., and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West Il Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To.
ledo, O.; Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu,
cous surfaces of the system. Price, 75t
per bottle Sold by all Druggists. Tes'
timonlals free.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

-~"Panamadn is now the Partisan word
for anything plucked, fieeced or shorn.
A dog clipping establishment has a sign:
goodies Panalnad here.n y
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

No Safer Remedy can be had for
Coughs and Colds, or any trouble of the
Throat, than ''BRowN's BRONCHIAL
Tho HE'S" Price 2o cents. Sold only in
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

The PrOprietors of Elys Cream Balm do
not claim it to be a cure-all. but n sure RENE
dy for Catarrh and Cold in the head.
Ihaye been afflicted with catarrln for 20
years. 1t became chronic and extended to
my throat. causing hoorseness and great diff
fculiy in speaking; indeed for years ! was
not able to speak mare than thirty minutes,
and often this with great difficulty I nisor
to n great extent, lost the sense OF hearing.
BY the use of Ely's Cream Balm oil dropping
of mucous has ceased and my voice and hear
ing has greatly improved.-ohs. w. Davidson.
Attorney Mt Law, Monmouth. III.
Apply Balm into each nostrif. I'll auiek'S
absorbed. Gives Relief at once. Price
so cents at druggists or by mail.
ELY BROTHERS. 80 Warren ST.. New York.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

Paris. Franco. Established In Europe. 1889; United
States, 1887. Cures NIL suppressiohs, Irregularities and
monthly dersngements. Safe. harmless, reliable.
Many of the Ills to which ladies' are subject are the
direct results Of irregular menstrunt'on. Continued
quick consumption. o. q package or 8 for q, per matl.
In plain sealed envelope. on receipt of krico. Tho La
Rue Chemical Co, proprietnrs. The genuine pill sod
by scdgwick & Grady. Sioux City, la, Wholesale aud
retail agents.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

January is known throughout the
shopping world as the linen month of the
year. It is then that the linen counters
throughout the city are covered with
new goods, and the prudent housewife
examines her stores and r~eplenishes her
stock from the fullness of the market.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

FITs.-Al Fit. stopped free by DIR. KLtEEs
GREAT NERVE ~RESTORER. No Fits after frs.
days n1e, Marvellous cnres. Treaties and t!nl trial
bottle free 70 Fit cnses. Send to DIR, KLINE. ltt
Arch st, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18
Except in Case Of Fire.

Experimentation it is night shirts
last longer than dress shirts2
Mamma-Because you don't wear
them out.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

-Gerson Ride. OF New York city, was
fined IS last week for annoying the police
by blowing n whistle which sounded like
a police whistle.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

New Orleans believes she has shipped
the largest cargo on record, 10000 bales of
cotton, on board the British ship Samoa.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18
INDIAN TERRITORY POPULATION
The Pure looded Abor,ghss Are in a Pro-
nounced Minority.

nounced Minority.
Attention. has recently been called to-
facts in regard to tho population of:
Indian Territory which will surprises
those who have been laboring under.
the impression that full bloods FREEDOM.
mate among the five tribes-the Ghero-'
KEGS. Seminoles, Creeks, Choctaws and
Chickasaws. 1t appears that not only
is the pure Indian in n pronounced mi
nority, but that to all intents and pur-
poses he is losing his individuality
among the whites who surround him,
and who, although not actually
citizens, direct and shape legislation
in the different nations mainly by the
power of their wealth. SAccording to
the last census.' says the New York
Evening Post, there were 28.250 Cher
olsees who could call themselves citi-
zens. OF this number only 1900 were
full bloods; the others are part white
and part negro. Upward Of IL, 900 non-
citizens live in the nation, some of
whom are intruders and othersof whom.
Jay a tax to enjoy the right of resi-
dencc. The Cherokees look, dress and
act like white people, and in point of
intelligence, education and be-
havior will compare favora-
bly, with the citizens of
the western states. The Creeks and
Seminoles number about 5000, and are
more negro than Indian. About 5000.
whites live in the Creek nation. The,
citizen population Of the Choctaws is,
put at Ia, 397, of which 1000 III negro,
freedmen This tribe is in~terlnarrying
with the whites more than with the ne
groes. In the Cioctaw nation there are
upwards of 40, 900 while residents, coal
miners, cattlemen and merchants. The
Chickasaws number $500, but they are
lost in n noncitizen population of more
than 80, 900. The whites are RAPIDLY in
creasing all through the territory
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

AT the Royal library in Berlin is a
collection of ear trnmpets and other in
struments used by the great composer,
Beethoven. in his futile att mpts to over
Seame the deafness which assailed him in
1897 and rendered him incapable of hear
ing for thirty years.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18
Wis,,

Taacher-Who was the wisest man.
that sssserslived2
Boy-Sainson.
! Teacher-No, he was the strongest.
sA Samson had been wise, he would not
have letahis wife cut his hair.
Boy-That's sos He'dsa gone to .
barber.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

sand his steamer was due in New
York and he was to register ut the
New York Hotelp Butthis other John
Smith arrived iirst-not from Europe,
but across the continent from Cali.
fornia, on q first visit East. And-l
beg your pardon, but yon are not go.
ing to put On that ring, are y0u?"
The first part of that sentence of his
was very positive, as he observed her
turning the ring w en- her open
palm. The two last words were added
hastily, upon the, startled glance she
gave him.
II? No; certainly not" she answer
ed, blushing.
She laid il down upon the mantel-
piece as she came forward to the fire
and she did not observe that rs he
leaned on the mantei and talked to
her he slipped the bau5le into his
breast-pocket, whence he had taken it
with the letter awhile ago.
AS this was not jacks last visit,
however, she had many an opportunity
to make inquiries for the missing ring,
| if she would.
But there was always so much else
to talk about. California, the far east.
China, Japan, oven Australia, all Of
which this California Jack knew, if he
was rather ignorant Of Europe.
But one day-and January was bare.
ly out before that day came, every.
thing of California being naturally Of
rapid growth-he asked Amy to come
with him and show him Europe,
That was the day he laid the ring
back on the mantelpiece before hel
eyes.
The two were standing on the hearth
rug together. AS he turned to put the
ring on the mantel he met her eyes in
the mirror looking over her shoulder.
He. held; them fast with his.
Miss Elliot, that first evening-it
was tw%elfth-night. Amy, when we
at home cut the tw~eltth-nigft cake for
the wedding ring in it. This charmed
ring had come to me by a strange
chance and as l spelled out the A. V.
E. it had cut into my mirror, fancied
two soft eyes glanced in, over my
shoulder, and two rosy lips. Was il
only a dream, sweetheart; or a true
prhphetic twelfth-night %yision"
Her hands were in his now; but the
sweet eyes were held no longer-the
dropping lnshes yelled them.
Ill don't think that it was only
a dream, Jack!-Wuueriey Magazine
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

white, mounted on a square diamond, on
which is engraved the word Marie" has
bren creating interest in England, 1t
formerly belonged to Marie Antoinette.
In the same exhibition were vi pearl
epaulets worn by the late emperor of
Delhi, and an ornament made of an idol
of pearl in u niche of pearl. A black
diamond was shown, the largest that has
yet been discovered, and which it took a
year to cut, losing 100 karats in the oper-
alton TT .z IT. ahe rs
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

OF the 1892 female depositors in the
savings banks of Philadelphia s,426 arc
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18
His Capacity Was Greater.

peck Of trouble.
Jack-He can stand four times that.
He's a bushelman.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18
TO MOTHERs.

The time to check an attack OF Group
is in the evening when the baby begins
to be troubled with coarse, rough
cough. Sometimes this begins in the
afternoon. AS soon as manifcsts
itself, give your little tiasGe
man Cough and Kidney cure. II may
be necessary to weaken It little with
water. If the druggist does not keep
it, send your address to us on a postal
card, to the sylvan Remedy Co, Peoria.
Ill, and they will send you trial
bottle free, because they want you to
try it.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

ThSs room was dim instho declinine
afternoon; She went awaysto the win;
W staudinrstbs Whersstbe sunset
streamed ia upon her, siIs Nas reveal.
al more fully 10 him. HDwsxonders
fully pretty she was! And WAS it only
the sansets4hat made her checks glow.
and her eyes to shine % as shasturne6'
10 him?
.You have read this letter. Nj,
800,
SM nv n:.
nna e th;aua th;s nnast.o5 M mar.
n.ng $3.50 snss 4uss - "
1m w aa,,,s w. ,, : 4, ,v.a al 5reon.
~ s. soa,u ,;a oi r. s.S rssa & ~ syl,a sa;J4
~. III ny - - lash Hi;ss Es,;n.t
nlses.y DIV = : - - ls'''oss
y YOU na,Ms iasy eIe.la as. -. ~.
ao..as na ~ l.aus ao' =
'es ~ ~ ~ u .nN.. Wysts. y la
,.,.ss . nanleas A ~. ME- # I,,,a ~ nsa s,h'
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

Pins are found among the mummies
of Egypt and in prehistoric caves.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18
o CUR Es
Hoods Sarsapariua

Hoods Pllls cure Liver Ills. Jnundicc. bilious.
ncss. Sick Headache and Constipation.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

.And 1 nm John Smith,
-Oh." Her hand went out to him in
eager greeting. "Johnny! 1t isn'i
mssible!" Anil then. more slowly.
@No-it is not possible"
Jack was bowins over her hiind.a
u don't think Pm Johnny. might
be. al course; only / never was; but
pardon me. but a letter had no
right to has fallen into my hands-and
! didn't know what to do with til
thought ! ought to lind you and re-
sturnsit.
Without 4 word She tool the nn-
seated ~saselopa he put int her hand
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18

The small, empty circle had a pa
thetic air to him. Perhaps the girl
was just putting a brave face on the
matter, as sighted girls will when
their lovers weary of them. Big.
broad-shouldered Jack felt he should
like to take the poor little things part
and punch the head Of faitllless John-
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1893-02-18
A TWELFTH NIGHT RING.

Just those three letters, "A. ". q,
evidently cut with q diamond ring in
tho mirror. and staring out on him as
Jack Smith stared into it. He had.
been staring into it. ina brown study.
for the last half hour, before these
three Initials took form there and
flashed oution him.
OF course he knew that they were
in the glass all the time, only he had
just ~happenedsto notice them.
But what one knows and what n
feelssare not always the same thing;
and somehow Jack, in his dilemma,
felt these letters a sort of message to
him.
4.A. v. E.m he repeated to himself.
All hail that ancient greeting; meet
ling me oddly enough here, when I am
just looking for her"
And then:
aAll hail! How goes the charm Of
this very Twelfth-nightP That when
one has won the Twelfth-night ring
and surely. though I have cut no
Twelfth-night cake. I've found a GER
tain magic little ring-when the M
who has the ring looks intently into
the mirror upon neutrality-suspicious.
face-comes and looks into the mirror
over ones shoulder"
1t was hardly the orthodox hour for
spells, with the sun still slanting yon-
der on the icy lake under his WIN
dows; yet, for all that, n misty face,
with faint, Elusive features, did seem
TO gaze at him out of the glass. With
q laugh at himself he drew q letter,
worn by the number nf times it had
been pulled out Of its envelope during
the last few days.
The envelope bore the post, mark OF
this far north town of Plattsburg. The
letter said: "1f not to this John Smith.
give to some other of the name:
II couldn't. stay tie meet you, Johnny. ]
know YOU will understand what IA meant Mhen