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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
THE PLANETS.
Curious Ideas Concerning the BeinGs Who
NAV Possibly Live on Them.


1t is common to hear people speak Of tho
possibility IL the planets being inhabited,
and the discussion of the question often
brings out some curious ideas concerning
the supposed planetary beings. The ma
jority OF paopic never imagine That it is
possible that the great worlds which we
know only Is shining points OF light can
be pcupcd lly Others than creatures Tesem-
bling the highest type of animal life on
this globe
such persons, although they may be
able 10 tell you tho exact weight q the
earth in tons, pounds and ounces, the
minimum and maximum temperature q
the surface Of the sun at different seasons
and the exact Gay upon which the moon
becomes an arid waste, never stop to think
what would be the effect on stature Of per
sons living in such gigantic worlds rs
some Of the stars are known TO be.
The dark planet which accompanies the
giant star AlgoI i known to be more than
1000, 900 times larger than this earth. but
its density is SO light that it is only about
90, coo times heavier than our globe. You
are now thinking that the inhabitants Of
this monster planet must be Ut least
5000, 600 feet in height Iii they are con
strucicd on such a plan as the world upon
which they residel, but such is probably
not the case. The density Of the planet
would have great deal To do when it
came to question Of size and weight.
Figuring with density and size both rs
q basis, Nogel came 10 the conclusion that
the average man on Algol's companion
world would be q 3. feet in hcighc and
weigh between 200 and 500 pounds. Ar
mold ami Metterich both figured from the
same data, adding that OF the intensity Of
gravity, and gave q string of corrected
calculations in proof of the assertion that
d man on that planet could never grow to
exceed 10 inches in height, but would
spread out over a quarter OF an acre Of
ground!-5t. Louis Republic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
CALENDAR COMING EVENTS.


Jan. l7-I9-sebec Free Baptist Quarterly
Meeting. South Dover.
Jan. 24-Kennebec Christian Endeavor Con-
ventiop. Gardiner.
Jan. q 26--Christian Conference, West VIM
terport.
Jan 29-30- Cum berland Free Baptist Confer
ence, Stroudwater.
Feb. 19-AnSaguptlcook Sunday School Con-
vention, West Minot.
Temperance.
Jan. % Sagadahoc District Lodge Good lem
plars, Winnegance.
Feb. 6-Frauklin District Lodge Good Tenn
pars, Pennington.
Feb. l3-Cumberland District Lodge Coed
Templars. Portland.
Feb. 27-Hancock District Lodge Good Tenn
lars, East Surry.
March l-Penobscot District Lodge Good
Templars. South Brewer.
March 6-Somerset District Lodge Good
Templars, Madison.
Grange.
Jan. ll-North Aroostook Pomona Grange.
Pressure Isle.
Jan IA l5-Somerset Pomona Grange, Show
Jan. I6-Piscataquis Pomona Grange, South
Dover.
Jan. 25-Penobscot Pomona Grange, North
Brewer.
Jan. 29-Sagadahoc Pomona Grange, Wool
Feb. I2-Ksnnebec Pomona Grange, River
side.
Miscellaneous.
Jan. S-9-Annua Meeting of Maine Press
Association, Portland.
Jan s-9-Maine State Pomolc gical Society,
Presque Isle.
Jan I5-l6-Annual Meeting State Board of
Agriculture. Augusta.
Feb. ls-I9--Maine G. A. r. Department En-
campment, Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
A LESSON IN PoLITENsS5. :
It Was Taught by Young woman I"
DANDY In o Car.

This car on Sixth avenue IL tram
bound up town, was crowded. mo 'aSo
majority of tho passengers "ero women
who carried bundles. Plainly thcy haa
been shopping and were returning hoilie.
Most of them wore the weary but satisfied
cxuression of ono who had bought some
thing she didn't need for $ll.9S, reduced
from sl2 Several men wcro hanging oy
tho car straps.
Tho only man seated in the car was u
gorgeous Young person, whose patcat
leather shoes were as shiny as his tall nat.
His hands were covered with rings when
he held IN for admiration by stroking ms
downy upper lip BY tho exquisite sat I.
messenger boy, deeply interested IN some
tale of piracy or Indian fighting.
More women got on the car at Twenty
third street. One WAS gray haired. Her
arms were full OF bundles and she had
evidently been roughly handled in some
rush at "a bargain counter. This old lady
stood directly in front Of tho young man
with the loud clothes and tho diamonds
swayino with the motion Of tho car Al
tho other women near fixed stony glare
on the young man which said as plain rs
words, "Why don't You get UP, you brute,
,and give that poor, tired woman q scatS''
The brute put his hand in his trousers
pocket and pulled out 3 cent piece
Here" he said, nudgins the messenger
boy, take this III pay your fare. Give
this lady your seat"
sir" exclaimed tho gray haired
woman, her duh eyes lighting mp with
anger Sir, you are Impairment
Instantly young woman jumped up
and said, Madam, take this seat beg
Of you, and gently insisting, forced the
old lady to be seated. Then, and not I'M
til then, the brute got on his feet. TAX
ing of his lat, he said, Pray take this
seat, miss. =
The young woman Eaid not a word, but
throwing back her head, gave him look
that would pierce "a sensitive man like a
dagger The train arrived AT Twenty
eighth street, and the young man got OF.
Il don believe be had intended TO get
off at that station, 4" exclaimed woman
TO her companion
"Oh. dor answered the other. Moth
ing could shame him. That man would
not give a seat to his grandmother =
New York World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
4 Sermon For Children,

There is an up town west side church, -
said churchgocr, in which "a charming
custom prevaiis-the giving at morning
services of n five minutes sermon to chill
dren. This comes just before the regular
sermon. 1t is plain, straightforward,
simple little sermon without notes. Just
u five minutes talk. but it is nevertheless
evidently well considered. 1t is quito
within the childrch's apprehension. but
yet it appeals clearly to their intelligence
1t turns perhaps upon some phase OF their
daily life and it may contain by way of
illustration some ilcidont or other matter
of interest. Ii is. III fact, interesting
throughout, and it is listened to with
manifest interest by the entire congre,ra-
ton, adults rs well as children When the
little sermon il over. there is u brief pause.
giving opportunity for children to lea 20
the church, which a greater or less num-
Der do the orsaniit touching the organ
keys meanwhile. Then the regular service
proceeds. New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

The annual meeting Of the Copgrega
tional Society was held, Monday evening,
and the following officers were elected foi
the ensuing year: j. NJ. Larrabce, chair
man; A. c. Harlow. clerk; Daniel Long
fellow, treasurer; c. f.. Deering, Frederick
Danforth and e. II. Harrington, trustees.
Among other matters the question of rails
Jog funds to pay expenses for the coming
year was discussed. II was voted to raise
$1,000 for the PASTORS salary aud $40 foI
singing. The society starts the new veal
in a good financial condition. being free
from debt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

At the annual meeting of the Pukwana
Club, Monday evening, the old board OF
officers was reelected as follows: Pre5i'
dent, A. NJ. Spear; vice president. F. A.
.Jewett; secretary and treasurer, W. q.
Ellis; directors, ID. C. Shepherd, A. G..
Harlow, j. W. Robinson, n. G. Barstow.
The report of the treasurer showed the
club to be in an excellent financial con-
ditiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

books from the public library free after
this date The directors at their last
meeting decided upon this question In the
affirmative Herei ofore, the annual fee has
been SO cents The library Is large and
valuable one and the action OF the dirce
tors will undoubtedly be highly appreci.
! ated by all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Levi Bushey & Son left on the after
noon train. Tuesday, with crew of l.
men, to continue the work of building
piers on the line of the Sehasticook &
Moosehcad Railroad. They VIII go tc
work first Oh a pier in Goodwin's brook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

The annual meeting of the Sorosis was
held at the Ware parlors. Tuesday even
Ing, when the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year, Mrs. Frank
hedington, president; Mrs. Chas B.
Davis, vice president; Mrs. F. A. Lovejoy,
secretary aud treasurer; Mrs. W. C. Phil
Drook and Mrs. r. +. Averill, work COM
mittee. After the business of the meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Monday night; Superintendent Aver of
the Somerset Railroad teiephonc1 T. f.
Ransted for SOME men to work on IA wash
out on the line of his road Mr.. Ransted
hustled about and when the Oakland
train left had 12 good shovelers ready to
go and glad Of the opportunity to earn a
few dollars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

The plumbers are now at work putting
up the steam pipes for heating in the
Weber & Philbrick foundry Arc electric
lights were put in the building, Tuesday
so that the men might be able to see to
work until 6 o'clock in the evening. so
hurrying the job along Mr. Philbricls
said, yesterday, that tne firm was in hopes
to begin work in the foundry about the
flrst of February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

The condition OF DR.. W. p Giddings,
who was injured in a runaway accident,
Sunday night, is not SO bad as previously
reported, and he will be able to attend to
his business affairs, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
EfAL-LOWE LIZ

at is an i'll wind that blows no one
any good James II Leigh 4 Co. We're
profitcd greatly by the failure of the " fire
sale" to materializs Saturday. People
from distance dropped into Mr. leigh S
and were surprised to find fire sale prices
OH clothing there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

The installation Of the officers elect of
Martha Washington chapter Order of the
Eastern Star, will occur at Masonic
Temple, Thursday evening. The cere-
monies will be public to a few invited
friends and after the exercises whist will
be enjoyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

NEW York. JAM
,,ELouR-Receipts. 1879 pkgs: exports, 1851
dds; io.'o9 SACKS; sales. 1880 pkgs; quiet,
low extras 90 25a2 IS; City miils. % GOAL CO.:
patents. "a coal 25 winter wheat. low grades,
q soa2 20; fair to fancy, e. 65s3 so, patents,
straights. 8 0Ias 81 patents, 8 l5a4 10: rye
m Ttr res. loa ) 90: superine to fair extra.
loas So good to choice. 81 90aS3 90.
ooothAhN rLouk-dull; ----- 500 bbls
choice. 2.60a3. so HoON w
RYE fLoUR-quiet, easy; -- t255ta2. as.
BUcKwEBAT kLouR-$ l.YOaSl.30
,osoS ATheAF-prlme; state closed. quiet,
'sa.'s japanese 4js47; Silver 45asS
John mEAL-du!i, steady:--sales,-b bs:
ycho" western. % 25a2 80; Brandywine, Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

just the weather to make people ap-
preciate the immense bargains 81. q.
Barker is offering them in all kinds of
fur goods. Gardeners citizens, it is
hoped, appreciate the enterprise and
pluck it takes to carry such stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Charles G. Blanchard went to Port
land, Tuesday, to attend the wedding Of
his brother Louis z. Blanchard. MIR
Blanchard moved to Portland little over
Il year ago, and was married to young
lady of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Mrs. Frank Haines of Michigan, who
has been visiting in Maine for few
weeks, will arrive here from Hattland to
day, to be the guest of Mrs. George f.
Davis. Mrs. Haincs will be remembered
here az NJ ss Hattie Bates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

The entertainment given at Foresters'
hall, Tuesday evening, by the members OF
the Catholic Union, was well attended.
The drama, "The Woven Web, proved q
great success in every feature, all the
characters acting their parts in an excel
lent manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

FLouR-irm, fair demand. ''"' =
6osa63i.
CoRN-No. z. 263a265
OATs-No. 2. l7ial7a.
RYE-No.2. 3sll
BARLEY-No. Z, 36aa9
FLAxs1ED--No.l, Gilae2
PoRK-3a12assa IS.
LAHp-s5 .ioaS5,49!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
FINANCIAL.
WHICH 4?
8 per cent. or 8 per cent.

How much hammering are you
going to stand before you awake
to the fact that your money now
hing in Bank, drawing 3 per
cent, can be invested in the
Stock Of the Petit Manan Land Il
Industrial Co., and pay yOn , per
cent. quarterly dividends, or S
per cent. annually, with an
almost absolute guarantee of an
extra dividend in 1886.
Real Estate Security in the
form of a Security Redemption
Bond accompanies every Stock
Certificate. Also that Cottage
Lots or this property now selling
at from five TO ten cents a foot,
will be worth double that i'm less
than one year. Three hundred
lots sold in less than three
months, fifty cottages contracted
for TO be bull. the coming spring.
Hadn't yen better wake mp and
take a small investment at least,
so as not TO be LEFT AL.
TOGETHER.
Write today for descriptive
circular and Surveyors plans.
Petit Manan Land & Industrial Co.,
Ga High Street,
Belfast, Maine,
or Room 401, John Hancock
Building, Boston, Mass.
nov16dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Blauvcnt, who have been
visiting DR.. and Mrs Il. ". Hutchins for
Il few days, left on the Pullman, Monday
night, for their home in Michigan. Mrs
Blauvent is better known in this city rs
Miss Mona Lewis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
No sympathy.

Clones complains that the world is TN
sympathetic, "
"Ies, poor fellow Even his horse ran
away from him Yesterday and wouldn' t
listen to his whoas at all New YORK.
Trib1up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

NJ. c. Hill of Belfast. was in the city
on business. yesterday. Mr.. Hill has
bscn for the past four seasons the popular
proprietor of the Northport hotel at North
port camp ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

The Evans hotel did rushing business,
Tuesday, several pages being necessary to
register the large number of guests who
patronize this popular hosiery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

A special meeting of Cobbossce Colony
U. y. T. f.. will be held, this evening.
AS there are matters of considerable i'm
portance to come up for consideration a
full attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

The ladies of the Universalist Society
will give supper at Thayer's hall. Thurs
day evening, from $50 to 80. Later in
the evening. there will be dancing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

A test was made Of the FIVE hydrants
about the city, Tuesday, and every one
was found in good working condition
after the extreme cold weather of the past
few DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Leslie c. Cornish of Augusta, passed
through this city, yesterday morning, on
his way home from business trip tr
Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Hon. S. :. Brown went to Bangor yes
terday afternoon, where he viii look after
some legal business in the Pcnobscot su-
preme judicial court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Superintendent of Schools W. l.. Water,
is confined to the house by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Superintendent McIntirc OF the Moose
head Pulp and Paper Cos. mill at Scion,
was in the city on business. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Will e. Atkins, who has been at home
during the holiday vacation season, re
turned to his studies at the Yale Law
school, Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Hon. W. 7. Haincs has moved to his
new Office in the Ware block III the rooms
formerly occupied by Harvey d. Eaton,
Esu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Have all the children had chance to see
that cute little bear and white wood
chuck, in Preble & Kecncs? Better do
so SOOu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Mrs.. Joseph Esmond, who wss called
here by the death of Mrs f. NJ Fuller re-
turned to her home in Boston, Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Miss L. p. Manning, head miliner for
Baker q Lehman, finished the season. Tues
day and returned to her home In Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Miss Emily p. Mesder left on the fore
noon train Tuesday, for Boston, for visit
of q few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Miss Lou Benson went to Oakland, las
night for short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
GARDINER.

+. W. Sergeant of Manchester, n H.,
was here, Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

l B Clair went to Oakland, Tuesday
afternoon, for II visit Of u few days with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Hon. o. B. Clason end Prison Inspector
Augustus Bailey left, Tuesday, on an
official visit to the State prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Mrs. J. B. Dunton of Livcrmore Falls
is visiting relatives in this city, this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Adjourned meeting OF the city govern
ment, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

e. e. Fairbanks of Worcester, Mass,
wa, visitor to the city, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Miss Mary Barstow left on the morning
train, Tuesday, for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Harry Lewis left, Tuesday to resume his
studies at st. Marks school, Southboro,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
WATERVlL.i.E;-.

W NJ. Aver of Oakland, was IN the
city, yes tertlay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

W. W. Edwards made business trip tC
Fayette, TUESDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
MARKET REPORTS.
iAats York ENnay Msfk,i

INV xosg Jan. Z.
Money. easier, lac.
Prime mercantile paper, sag.
Governments firm.
Railroads, weak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
New York Marke. Quotations.

These quotations furnished daily by NJ. II
French, Office, 277 Water street, Aliens Build
ing.
january.
Oman uioh Uow elias.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
FRANK s. MAXCY,
Isl Water Street,
GARDINER

Complete
Havand,
constantly hand.
eI6eod3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Our citizens can now obtain the loan Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
Ilo You Want A Tenant

Th.4, advertise you. rent In TIE vhNe Gel
srss \. TIM SlssssSyc IsuxSM, u SstA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
New York Producs Market.

'sx div. ibid. tasked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Pure blood is the secret of health. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters insures pure blood.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1896-03-28
Recortamos de a. college madrilet

Recortamos de un eolega madrilefio
La asamblea del partido cat6lico a.
cional, 8 sea nocedalista, reunida estos I'll.
timos dias, ha tornado, adernas del acuer-
do de protestar contra 10 ocurrido en- 81
Senado de los Estados Unidos, estas otras
resoluciones, segdn "El Siglo Future -:
Que ell partido no tome parte en- Ia pr6xi.
ma lucha electoral, pero que deja en- liber-
tad para que Sc presenter candidates 8 los
que personalmente tengan probabilidad
de triunfar en- algdn distrito. Renovar
una comisi0n que estudie ell estableci
miento de una agencia central de noticias
telegraficas y telef6nicas del interior del
extranjero como medic de propaganda.
El sef1or Nocedal expuso eu pensamiento
de dar al peri6dioo central del partido 8
sea "El Siglo Future" todas las condi,
clones de los de mayor circulation, para
servirse tambi6n de 81 como medic de pro-
paganda."
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1896-03-28
BIBLIoTKoA DH "LA OoRRKsPoNDMNoTA" ~ 963

nsnte. Miro d su mujer de frente, creyendo
esta que habfa andsdo de prisa, quiso retroce.
der.
-Permftame listed deoirle que Is confanza
no SO CANA en- un eplic6.-Apenaa
hsoe dos horas que estoy oasada. J mi vida data
de mas tempo Ests vida era feliz, porque te
MIA derecho pensar en- VOC alta callarme
cuando guerra. ] mds me he visto obligads
mentir. listed sabe bien que cuando he tenido
alguna pena la sd.viaaban. Facil es compren-
der one este reouerdo no sc bora iustantdnea-
mente He sido muy miusds Jamds me han
pedido que sonris teniendo 81 coraz6n triste.
81 es precise que jnuto usted disimule, deieme
al menos algun tempo para acostumbrarme &
ests contrarieded
Con grande habiidad eludio Clara la oues-
tion para no co testar oetegoricanente. Hfzo-
se la Victims, Felipe comprendio que insistien-
do parecerfa orrel
-Ruego usted que no s1ada una palabra
-exolam6 adelantandose Ell saorifcio Me ofen.
de usted. Sepa que nunca tendr4 amigo m&s
tierno sumis, que 20 Al csfGrme CON listed
he tornado a ta en- sus pens proourare haoer-
selas olvdar. Ffe usted en- mi, que soy rea.
ponsshle dc so dichs. 81 Ell pasado ha sido pa.
ra usted IN dessnga1o espere en- 10 porvenir.
No oabe en- mi animo 10 idea de imponerla mi
amor, : 10 dnico que le pido ea que me deie en-.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1896-03-28
FELIPE DHRBLAY

jillss por inoipiente o6lers, sndaba con sgi.
taoi6D.
-Senora, indtiles son va las protestas vsgaa
entire nosotros. La hors de las explicaeiones
franoas terminsntes ha sonsdo. Su aotitud
ms infunde sospeohas que es precise esclsrezoa
usted. Una mujer no reohszs d SD marble sin
motives, para que usted. me trate como 10
hace. es precise
Feipe sc detuvo Su VOC quedo estran-
g1lada en- Ia garg snta, Sc puso muy palido y
agit6 sus los ternblor nerviOso Respir6 con
tuerza volviendose haoia su mujer para oboer.
var hasta la menor alteraoi6n de su fsonomis,
dijo:
-kAms usted acaso todavia ese hombre
que tan oobardemente la hs abandonadof
Comprendi6 Clara que la deaeada OCCASION
de la ru otura presentdbase oierta, irremedisb}e.
T tuned, sin embargo en- aproveoharla porque
la potepte 'doida ira de Felipe le daba miedo.
PermsneG;o ante 81 con ell oeho fruncido, inoier.
ta, sgitado el ooraz6n, comprendiendo que su
destino estaba pendieote de un hilo
Este silenoio aoab6 de irritar Felipe, que
olvidando toda oonvenieroia, la oogi6 por un
brazo con fuerza, , mirandola con ihaamados
ojoa:
-1Me ha dido usted?-aij Or Responds
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