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endent Theatre Society next September.

pendent Theatre Society next September.
1t Is a most powerful little piece, and
terminates with a domestic tragedy OF
the most impressive character. Many
OF those who read 'Salve," while fully
recognizing its dramatic force, expressed
the opinion that the circumstance could
not have occurred in actual life. The
authoress. however, maintained that
there was nothing impossible or even
very improbable in her plot, and a short
time afterwards her contention was fully
justified. for a tragedy was reported
from Hungary similar in every respect
to the one chosen by her for dramatic
treatment.
George Grossmith would have his hands
pretty full IL all the newspaper state
ments as to his future arrangements
were founded on truth. AS a matter OF
fact. this entertaining entertainer Is still
in the throes Of negotiation. He seems,
however. to have abandoned the idea Of
undertaking the responsibilities Of actor
m%anagership, and will probably accept
an engagement at the Savoy or the
Gaiety. In the event Of his joining
George Edwardes's standard, he will, 1t
Is believed, compose the music of the
new opera. by w. s. Gilbert, which Is to
be produced at the Gaiety. He will
afterwards start on a long our in the
provinces.
In "a Modern Eve" the new three
act play of contemporary English life,
by Malcolm Salaman, the well-known
dramatic critic. which is to be performed
at a Haymarket matinee in about a
fortnight's time. there are only six char
a~cters, and they will be played by Mrs.
Beerbohm Tree, Mrs. Dion Boucicault,
Miss Lottie Venue and Messrs. Beer
benin Tree, Fred Terry and Cyril Maude.
The theme chosen by the author Is per-
fectly original, the interest of the play
commencing when a woman. who has
left her home with her lover. returns to
her husband and Is received back by
him.
Mr.. salaman is by no means a novice
efforts have been Of q far less ambitious
nature. Among other little plays, he
wrote "Dimity's Dilemma" a farce
MAi front wo q R Monte &C cr IS S1 Jsnior r. and and
'Deceivers Ever" a two-act farce which
was seen both at the Strand and at the
Royalty.
mo small part in the " Fair Women ex-
hibition. which has just opened at the
Grafton Galleries, and from the time OF
Nell Gwynn. and even earlier, down
to the present day. the dramatic world
her famous portrait of Nell Gwynn, by
Sir Peter Lely. to the exhibition, and
Sir Joshua Reynolds MIS-. Siddons as
the Tragic Muse" has been lent by
theatrical pictures may be mentioned
Gainsborough's portrait Of Mrs. Jordan
dorothy Bland), the celebrated comic
actress, who died In 1876; G. F. Watts's
portrait Of Mrs. Langtry, painted many
years g in which the famous Jersey
Beauty Is wearing on her head what
looks like a modified Salvation Army
bonnet: Sargent's Ellen Terry as Lady
Macbeth which gained a medal at the
Worlds Columbian Exhibition, and w
Spindler's Sarah Bernhard
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suspicious;
her friends farewell, as she started on
her trip to London. where she intended
to visit an old uncle who was occupy
the great metropolis. There she hoped
to find some diversion. for her heart
was heavy and she was greatly per-
picked Dorothy was dissatisfied with
her refusing that splendid Mr.. Cray
ton" besides W other men OF good
standing.
Since Herbert Barlow had treated her
so colby and finally left the city alto
gether Lillys felt as II life In her native
town would be uncomfortable.
In London she was received with open
were quite proud OF their American con-
nection. She became so enchanted with
her new life and surroundings that she
almost forgot her former home, all u
the one person whose image often came
before her.
m day early in September she and
her cousin We're taking a hurried trip
downtown on the underground railway.
A one Of the stations, as the con-
ductor suddenly slammed the door OF
their, coupe, Lillys looked around. and.
as she caught sight OF a familiar face
opposite her. exclaimed;
why. Mr Barlow how strange to see
The gentleman addressed smiled, and
extending hts hand in greeting said:
Yes, strange indeed. Whoever would
have thought that We should meet here
actually under English soil?'
Then followed an Introduction to Lii
lys's cousin.
When did you leave homer queried
Barlow.
"Oh, I have been here ever since last
Spring" answered Lillys. "and how long
nave you been travelling abroad, Mr..
Barlow?'
For the last seven or eight months"
he answered. his face clouding; home
had no more charms for me- he added,
80 l have been doing the Continent
as the English say"
Lillys felt as II she had been stabbed
his words were strangely significant to
her.
A few more remarks were exchanged
before they reached their destination,
and Barlow left them after promising
TO- r eau n following evening; u.. ,S.
q dream to Lillys Forsythe. Such un-
expected meeting vas enough to upset
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help it? There are certain things in life
which need not be told; they are felt.
But It was her wish that no one should
Since Herbert showed his affection for
her she had quite neglected Kenneth.
was bound not to show. her love for a
man who was spoken OF by all society
people in connection with Mildred
Deane,, II once she loved a man she
selfish trait of hers; in fact. the only
bit Of s~elfishness she could pardon in
herself.
That evening. while Lillys was out at
a dinner party, Mr.. Barlow called to
see her. When Dorothy informed her
OF the fact the next morning she flushed
II am sorry to have missed him"
She slept longer than usual that norm
ing, and, noticing this. Teddy made II
his task to find out the reason. In
mother put a letter on the table. say
ing: "A letter for Lillys."
Teddy's little nose Just touched the
peered at the white missive for a mo-
ment. and. his mother having left the
room, he said to himself as he stood on
tiptoe and reached his chubby, little
II to her"
In the upper corridor in front OF Miss
Forsythe,s door, Teddy encountered
finger to her lips with a significant
'sh-h." which LANCER signal Teddy did
not appreciate, however.
'Ise doln' to Aunt LII. ! is
No. Teddy; she is sleeping; not
From the moment he saw Jeanne the
little chap had hidden the letter he car
ried under his skirt.
But | say Use dom; dot somehn' for
Aunt LII" And he made an effort to
open the DOR with one free hand.
Let me see. What have you for
auntie2' questioned the girl, bravely
holding the fort.
Teddy looked up up at her denantly.
Wont tell 90" And when his at
tempts 70 get in were again frustrated
up q frightful howl. all tho while
clutching the letter within his little fist,
30 hat the maid carried him on In all
haste to me further END Sa 81 s ne house, e..
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any one, she said. eXcusing her numer-
Gus blunders that afternoon.
Herbert Barlow appeared to be some
what changed, Lillys thought-thero
was something in his manner that pux-
Zled her.
When the appointed evening arrived.
the first to welcome him, and as Bar
low grasped her hand In greeting he
held 1t firmly. and as their eyes met q
mutual understanding seemed to have
let US abolish ali formalities. Miss
Forsythe." said he, seeing that they
We're alone; before I leave you again
my letter in which.in which I asked
you t. become my. wlfe?"
Letter." asked Lillys, with trem-
her, cheeks. II do not underestimate
rs i possible" as a ain CLEAN Of
hope lit his beautiful gray eyes, that
II know nothing. about such a let
ter" said Lillys, almost inaudibly. for
her heart was beating violently.
Barlow aIG q e ms@fg' se eai n WaS the iSsii; girls Hsr fscs
"a terrible feeling OF doubt crept over
him-had she ignored the letter. The
thought was s~uffocating him He burst
Miss Forsythe5;LiIys-tei me why
-" Mr.. Barlow" as she looked him In
the face, II meyer received such a let
Then; may ask you right herewith
YES" was the simple answer, which
came from the very depths or the girls
heart, and came gladly.
Nn I,dRat" n she said suddenly, what win
Barlow laughed. Married a month
ago to Kenneth Crayton. you foolish
with a kiss.
The proposal. to be sure. was laconis
enough, but hat was characteristic Of
continued Indefinitely. Soon after
quiet wedding took place In London
Herbert would nave Ii so-and their we'd
ding Journey took them back to their
But the mystery Of the important let
ter was never solved-who would have
dreamed of ~suspecting ~four-yeatoid
depths Of an old iOsstf-ckicaso Nsss
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The Very Latest Perfume
Used by the EurOpsan.
Nobility and ArlstOcracy
Is PREPARED BY
j. G. MOUS0N & co.,
Frankfort, Paris & London.

preciated the presence OF his wlfe's rela-
tive at his home.
TT ii OF liyens up the house." SO Mr..
girl around. A man likes to see more
merry-maklng when he comes home
from his Office"
As for Lillys, she was perfectly happy
when Dorothy rave her permission TO
have the. apartments adjoining the
nursery, for she was exceedingly FOND
of her Cousins children, and in turn
ing, romping, four-year-oid Teddy was
the especial favorite of Aunt Lillys."
in hei rooms he was monarch Of all
he surveyed, and not a morning went
by that he would not slip quietly into
Aunt Lillys's room to see II she were
up.
The morning following Mrs. Upton's
t aan' dln hiiiys WAS Wien ins f psrot 10 F came
down and saw Lillys she said a~nxiously:
Why, my dear, how tired you look!
An evenings dissipation does not usu-
ally tell 80 plainly on u face"
Tired? Yes-I did not sleep after ]
came home: now don't begin to worry
about that. l can make up for. lost
Changing the subject to AVOID oiSetr
questions DID l.9 you ever meet Mrs.
miss Dea9e-Mlldred Deane? Oh, yes.
she visits this city every Winter. They
say, Mr.. Barlow Is quite taken with her"
said Dorothy. carefully scanning her
cousins face.
Young Barlow is a man Of splendid
makeup" put In Mr.. Kirk, who had
Just seated himself at the table.
You danced with him last night, of
course?" asked Dorothy
why OF course Dorothy?" questioned
Lillys with a faint smile.
well, my dear. l have seen him pay
you marked attention and hear he IA
Kenneth Crayton's rival"-
Mr.. Kirk laughed.
"Rivall" interrupted her cousin. THAT
Is n misnomer. / am afraid. What would
Miss Deane say to that?"
At this point Teddy came up to Lillys,
declaring that Doggy Jack want to tome
in. auntie; he's s'ying for co. and gave
her no peace until she went to the door
with him to let in the whining animal.
This practically broke up the CONVEX
sation at the breakfast table. but Doro-
thy's words rung In Miss Forsyth's eau
for some time.
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ambitious was he and so accustomed to
success.
mo. not exactly" replied Lillys with
a sweet smile, the instrument which
had never failed In conquering him.
"Confound Barlow. anyhow he muir
INJURED.
"Mr. Crayton," as she looked at him
with a tragi-comical expression, which
was very fetching. "how compliment
tary!'
Later in the evening. as the strains of
a dreamy waltz floated on the air, Lillys,
leaning on the arm OF Herbert Barlow,
walked into the library and there in a
secluded nook they sat down on the
divan
herself effective: she did not pose, but,
being graceful, every one of her atti-
udes was picturesque and pleasing.
Herbert Barlow's eyes even were daz-
sal against the rich Oriental tapes
tries, with her sparkling, brown eyes
scanning his face.
"oh. / had almost forgotten; this is
take me back to the ballroom. Mr.. Bar
low, before 1t is too late"
Miss Forsythe." began Barlow, in
measured tones, looking steadfastly at
can you not give up n dance with
that man for me2"
Yes. butt Lillys tried not to no
tice nor understand the last words.
Mr.. Cravton was already complaining
Of being treated unfairly by me tonight
and SOL
80 It would serve him right to suffer
a little for such a remark" put In Bar
low.
NO." with a little pout, mot exactly
he has been very kind to me all along
With that the girl arose, and there was
nothing for Barlow to do but to escort
with such eSasperatlng indifference.
Lillys Forsythe was an orphan, and
the heiress Of her fathers enormous
wealth, For a year or more she had
several years her senior. Dorothy KIRK
and Linys Forsythe. besides being
cousins. were the best OF friends. and
Gordon. DoFothy's husband, greatly ap-
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as fast as he could and hid in a closet
where Jeanne could not hnd him; ,u
the nurse Teddy came out OF his re-
treat, after having tucked away the let
ter in an old box In the closet.
triumphantly: Wow i do tell autie on
'oo," meaning the innocent Jeanne
The night after the dance at tpton's
Herbert Barlow had made a resolve TO
no Lillys Forsythe loved him. He was a
man or great determination and de-
e~ision, and consequently he set out f9r
young lady. What was his dismay TO
find her out! He surely could never
screw up the necessary courage again
OF proposing to her.to her who had
never given him the slightest encourage
ment.
are often desperate. Never before had
n oma made so deep an Impression
upon him, for he was not the young
man to have the picture OF q different
watch every three months.
Lillys Forsythe's face was enamelled
on his heart, and nothing could enace
II. Now that fate had not been pro-
pitious, he decided TO write a letter
pleading his cause-how stin the phrase
sounded. How cold his thoughts stood
no longer. He felt that he must ask
her tina very night or never. He had
not loved before Che ak about him
and Mildred Deane being a fabrication
OF her OWN. and he would again
have faith in womankind II Lillys did
not accept him,
Miss Forsythe arose at o noon
the next day, and upon reaching the
sitting room was informed that a box
had arrived for her. As she opened II
the sweet. heavy perfume OF a superb
bouquet Of American beauties greeted
her. and she searched in vain for a
card OF the sender.
mo name" she said 10 herself. 1T
cannot b. Kenneth Crayton's a
Offering! He Us too stubborn for that,
Perhaps"-and the color crept into her
cheeks at the neutrality-suspicious. Mr..
Barlow sent them. Pshaw! Lillys
Forsythe, you silly girl" and she
jumped UP suddenly as 4, 20 shake OF
the fond illusion. She. did not know
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THE BROOKLYN THEATRES.
william II. Grain I'm Various Plays
at the Park Next Week.

hhU e
William II. Crane and his excellent
company will hold forth next week at
Col. Sims Park Theatre in Brooklyn.
On Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday evenings and Wednesday mat
inee they will present ION Probation"
Friday evening and Saturday matinee
will be devoted to Brother John" and
the only performance OF 1.-The Senator"
WIFI be given Saturday night. The plays
will be staged with the original. scenery.
De Wolf Hopper returns to Brooklyn
Monday evening for the second time in
less than six months, and will present
the comic opera "Panjandrum' at the
Columbia Theatre. A pleasant feature
of Mr.. Hopper's return will be the mi
tial appearance outside of New York
City of the comedians wife. Edna Wal
lace Hopper, in the role of Paquita, the
coquettish proprietress OF the village
Inn; "Panjandrum' will be, given
with a single exceptionally the entire
original cast Of principals, while all OF
the elaborate scenery and snowy cos
tunes Will again be employed. A special
mortal Day. as well as the regular mat
inee on Saturday afternoon.
A feature OF the Edward Harrigan
emf nEaE Es aen at the AmPhion; next week;
old-timers. "McSorley's Inhation." This
comedy was one OF the original Multi
gan series which was the rage at the
Theatre Comique more than a decade
n $50 tn THIS Play VIII be .. lone for the
Guards Ball" will be the opening Bill.
Besides Mr.. Harrigan, Mrs. Yeamans,
Johnny Wild and other old favorites
Will appear.
Irish farcc-csmedy will be the attrac-
ton at the Grand Opera-House next
week. where OF Monday evening Edgar
In High Life" or "Gilligan's Float"
be presented. James T. Kelly heads the
company, and three complete sets OF
scenery, showing "PaTadise Alley"
Moonlight" painted by Joseph De La
Harpe, are shown Matinees will be
given Wednesday and Saturday.
DR.. Frank Carver, champion rifle shot
of the world. with his company OF In
dians, rough riders. cowboys and Mexi-
cans, In conjunction with a dramatic
company. will present his drama of the
West, entitled THE Scout" at the
Novelty Theatre next week. Thu play
abounds with realistic effects. and will
present a bridge scene in which the
trained mare Bess drops a distance Of
t~wenty-eight feet from a broken bridge
into a river of real water. in full view
of the audience. DR.. Carver will give
exhibitions Of his skill as a rifle and
pistol shot.
Lee Ottolengui. the popular resident
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OF the Amphion. will receive
his annual benefit ut this theatre Thurs
day evening. June 7. The Bostonians
will ppear. presenting their latest ac-
QUESTION, called THE Maid OF Ply
mouth Mr.. Ottolengui's friends are
preparing to turn out in large num-
bers.
Harris and Walters, character sketch
artists; Fitzpatrick Bros, vocalist and
comedians: Meehan n Raymond, banjo
and vocal %soloists: Casino Trio. In n
new act called "a Brooklyn Scandal"
Mabel Stanley. George Girard and Min
at Huber & Gebhardt's Casino next
waak
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Democratic Club Dinner.

The Democratic Club dinner tonight will be
one Of the largest ever given BY that orsaniza-
ton. Gov. Flower and Mayor Gilroy have accept
ed the Clubs Invitation and will be present. Other
speakers will be Henry r. Beekman. John r
Fellows, Herman oelrichs, George Raines, Judge
Charles II. Truax and Comptroller Fitch. Tho
dinner IL In charge OF Mr.. George Trimble David
son, OF the Board OF Governors.
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Business Notices.

No other house has the right to bottle or use
the word hye In connection with old Crow Wits.
key. Our firm name Il on the label, cork and
capsule of the genuine Old Crow Rye.
II. h. Kirk 4 Co., New York.
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BABIES MADE DRUNK.
II sOunds Harsh, hut Here In n Doc
tors Word for II.

Soothing syrup has opium in It. The
babies are quiet after a few doses. but
did you ever think OF the future suffer
ings of the little ones? They become
infant drunkards.
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Thelatesti investigations blythe United
States and Canadian Governments show
the Royal Baking Powder superior to all
others in purity and ~leavening strength.
Statements by other Manufacturers to the contrary
haze been AeeAa,ea6yM TIL @ietal authorities ahJfeahous
ofMs official reports.
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John Hall. nty-two years old. employed as 4
patroiman by the Holmes Burglar Company. died
at the Roosevelt Hospital at 3 o'clock this morn
Ing OF hemorrhAge OF the brain. He fell DOWN
stairs at his home. 43i West Forty-seyenth street,
at $50 o'clock yesterday morning in an apo
plectic At and sustained a compound fracture OF
the skull.
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A standard tonic and appetizeri MiIha us
the vile limitations. MILHAp, 1888 B'way. -
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BEAUTIFUL CEDAR GROVE CEMETERY
Gao; monthly payments. Office. l23 East I'D st.
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BOOK BINDING.

Bring your Magic City, Dream City,
or any other Worlds Fair pictures to
this Office, and have them handsomely
bound for one dollar. Orders taken
for all kinds of book binding. Bring
your books here, or leave order and
they will be called for and delivered.
Our work is done by the Sunbury
Bindery, and it costs no more to order
from us than direct from the Bindery.
If
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Rheumatism Cured in a Day
Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia, radically cures in T to 3
days. Its action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the di-
sease Immediately disappears. The
hrst dose greatly benefits, IS cts. Sold
oy {. A. Klein, Druggist, Blooms
burg. rI-1o-8m.
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AUDITORS NOTICE.

Estate OF o. 4. Jocoby, late or me Torn OF
bloomsbury, Columbia Co.. Pa, deceased.
The undersigned Auditor, appointed by the
Orphans Court or Columbia County, TO make
distribution or the fund In the hands or the
executors OF said decedent as per their account
Will SIT at his orfice In the Town or Bloomsbury
on Monday, the 9th day Of August, 1891, at 10
O'Clock, a. IN, when and where all parties hav-
Ing claims against the estate must present
them, or be forever debarred from coming In up
on said fund.
CHARLES G. ,BARKLEY,
July q, gi-3t. Auditor.
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ALMOST GAVE HIMSELF AWAY.

Stranger.--Can you tell me how to
get to the farm of Mr. Seeds, who
raises watermelons ?
Youthful natlve.--Yes, stree You
les 60 up the creek bed back of the
house, and take the path up through
the --er--er--come to think, don't
much blieve l know where he ices
live, Mister.
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l Gan Procure You Money

for the purchase ofreal estate, the erec-
tlon of buildings or making of other
improvements on lands or to pay off
an incumberence at very low rate of
interest and you Can have from S to 20
years time to repay loan in easy
monthly installments. Loans are made
on either farm or city property. Build
Ing loans are made and the amount of
loan advanced as work progresses Call
on or address
J. +. HARKINs,
Evans Block, Bloomsburg, Pa.
S.n5-tf.
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THE CONVENTION OF THE FUTURE.

First Statesman. The question is,
what shall we do to catch the male
vote
Second Statesman Let us put a
popular burlesque actress on the
ticket.
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FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.

Newly imported domestic. - Tn
Teddy tould me to be sure to put tn
parley lamp out for TIL noight.
Ofve heerd tell of putin tn dog out
and putin the cat out but. by TIL
saints above us, Oh can't see TIL sinse
av putin a lamp out
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A writer says he has counted fif-
teen thousand cells in a single hor-
nets nest This will indicate how
pain stimulates mans imagination.
The last time we counted the cells in
q hornets nest we thought there were
over million of them, and that they
were all loaded.
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TOWN TAXES.

Notice is hereby given TO the taxpayers OF
the town of Bloomsbury by the undersigned
that he VIII receive town taxes Tor the year 1894
at his office In Lockards building from July s
10 August 0, 1894 after which time per centum
VIII Oe added to all taxes remaining unpaid at
the expiration OF said period.
j. IL. MAIZE,
July 6-4t. Town Treasurer.
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FlATTERY THAT FAILED.

Miss Elder (ShyG You know, a
woman is only as old as she looks
Jaggers trying 10 say something
PIeaSanf)-Oh, now, Miss Elder, yen
don't look it, I'm sure
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Doctor-It is a son.
Isaacstein-Only one?
Doctor-That's all.
lsaacstein--Just mein luck Only
half of dot carriage We got for
de twins will be in use. and dot much
cabtal will be lying idle.
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Romance VS.. Reality.

He-Miss Hyson = Margaretta
l may call you Margaretta, mayn't !?
Margaretta f! That name; SO full of
love and romance So
Female voice from above-M-a-g 1!
You Mag! Tell that young man
that it is time to go home.
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Ne Started On the Architects eipures.

Well, does your new house come
up to your expectations ?"
" Yes. It's beauty. But I'm
going to move"
Why2"
81 can't afford to live in it,
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DECEIVED BY APPEARANCES.

Posselius-Never marry for looks,
my boy.
Crapo-Did you p?
Posselius-Yes. If ever a man
appeared to be worth a million it was
my wife's father As matter of fact,
he didn't have ten dollars to his name.