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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

A novel proposition was made not long
ago to the Receivers OF the Baltimore a
Ohio Railroad. The b. e. o has u branch
running from what is known as Alexandria
junction, near Washington, to Shepherds
on the Potomac River, where car ferry
is operated in connection with the lines
leading south from the Capitol. A pro-
lessor Of an eastern college desired to lease
this short stretch Of track for the purpose
of educating young men in practical rail
road work. In his letter he explained that
he thought there was wide field for bright
and energetic boys who could be thorough.
ly we'll grounded in the practical side OF
railroading, provided they. could be edu'
Gated on a regular line Of road. He be-
lieved that by the employment of veteran
railroad men as teachers that the boys
could profitably spend or 3 years work
ing as trainmen, fremen, engineers, switch
men, station agents, and in other capnci-
ties required in the railroad service. As
this branch of the B. &; o. is Of considern-
BILE value the Receivers were compelled to
decline the offer.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

There is more Catarrb IN this section
Of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few years
was supposed to be incurable. For great
disease, and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly falling to cure with local
treatment, pronounced 1t incurable. Sci
ence has proven catarrh to be constitu-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. j, Cheney &
Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitu-
tional cure on the market. 1t is taken
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the syB-
tenn. They offer one hundred dollars for
any case It fails to cure. Send for circu-
lars and testimonials Address
f. ]. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, q,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

Talker-"You shouldn't feel SO sore
at Jones. He did just right in holding
you and preventing disgraceful fight.
What If he had let you go?"
Buffer (caressing black eye)-
Darn it! that's what the fool did,
Judge.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
Free. Importnnt Information

TO men (pluin enyelope). How after ten
years fruitless doCtoring, was fully re-
stored to full vigor and robust manhood.
No c. O. D. fraud. No money accepted.
No connection with medical concerns.
Sent absolutely Free Address, Lock Box
2ss, Chicago Ill. Send 2-cent stamp ii
convenient.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

"Just look at that kitten. willyouf''
said Mr.. Lushforth. What satisfac-
tlon do you suppose 1t gets in chasing
imaginary mice?"
II don't see why you Should ask me, "
said his wife. You know more about
that sort of thing than do."-Indian-
apolis Journal.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

Cascarets Candy Cathartic the most wonder
full medical discovery Of the age, pleasant and
refreshing TO the taste, act gently and positively
on the kidneys, liver and bowels cleansing the
entire system, dispel colds, cure headache,
fever, habitual constipation and blliousness.
Please buy and try box of G. @. G. to-day 10,
druggists
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

See the advertisement Of rs Drops"
Swanson Rheumatic Cure Company, in
another column of this paper. Take
advantage Of their splendid offer,
which is open for the next thirty
days only.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
Embossed Gold.

The CoMPANIoN's Souvenir Gale dar for ts9s a
series of charming Hgurepleces, faithfully copied in
colors and embossed in god is recognized every
where as a most charming piece OF coorwork.
Every new subscriber receives It without additional
charge Moreover the paper is sent free to new sub
scribers every week from the time the subscription
is received until January 1898, and then for full
year TO January, 1899
mui trated Prospectus Of the vo'ume for 1898 and
sample copies Of the paper sent free. Address,
The YoUIn's COMPANION,
9n1 Cnlnmhna Ave. RnstOn. Mass.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
More In 1t.

Herdso-I don't know whether to
be preacher or lawyer. Saidso-
BY all means be lawyer. Herdso-
Why? SaidsO-A lawyer gets 500
for untying a knot the preacher Is
paid only ten for tying Exchange.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
Slain by PoIson.

Not the poison that the covert assassin admin-
iStera in the drink, the food, or some other guue,
but the poison OF malaria Bhortens the lives Of
myrlads There is a safe and certain anhdote,
HoStettsr'S Stomach Bitters, which not only
fortifes the system against malaria, but roots
out it's seeds when they have terminated. Dys-
pepsiA, constipation, rheumatic, liver and kidney
trouble are conquered BY the Bitten.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
Probably an Ezaggeratlon.

SnoOks-What makes you so glum?
You say her father did all he could to
hasten your suit SlGdgeby-You do
not seem to realize that l vas in the
suit at the time. Exchange.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
From HIs PoInt of View.

Mrs Figg-That boy is getting
more and more like you every day. 1t
is all l can do TO manage him. Mr.
Fight strikes me that those two
statements don't consist little bit
indianapolis Journal.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
Rend tho Adye rtlnements

You will enjoy this publication much
better if you will get into the habit of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford most interesting study and
will put you in the way of getting
some excellent bargains. Our adver-
tisers are reliable, they send what they
ajvertiRe
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

/ Having never married, changed her
occupation, or died, certain Atchison
Kansas woman doesn't know if she is
popular, or not.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
A Recommendation.

care you the woman that wants y
engage servant, young lady?" she
asked. eyes" "Well before we 90
any furder let me ak yez have yez any
letters aV accommodation from yer
lasht girl?" Washington Star.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

The report that 1 dislike Americans
is wholly without foundation, though
it is true that have protested against
the manner in which some of the
American publishers have pilfered my
work.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
Educational Item.

Prof. Absentmind (of Columbia
College, looking at his watch)-As
we have few minutes / shall be glad
to answer any question that any one
may wish 10 ask Student-What
time is it, please?-Texas SiftingS
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
A DelIghtful Phenomenon.

POpper-That hoy OF mine is a
regular phenomenon. Batcheller
(wearily)-In what way? Pepper
Six years old and never said a bright
thing in his fe.-Vogue.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
Lore's Alleged Labor IL.

Wife-Why did you dance all even
ing with so many other mems wives9
Husband-Why-purely to prevent
you from being jealous Of any Of
them. Smith, Gray s. Co.'S Monthly.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

The higher moral imagination en-
shaved to sense is like an eagle caught
by the feet in snare, baited with car
rion, so that it cannot use its wings to
soar.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
ono Thing Lacking.

well, Tommy, you've got your new
bicycle at last, and presume you are
satisfied"
Nome. I'd like to have the fixin' Of
the weather now. They's too blame
much rain. Chicago Tribune.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

A church woman never feels that she
has squared herself for attending SER
vice at some church other than her
own, until she has apologized to her
minister.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

Exacting Father--JameS how are
you getting on with that job ofwOOd-
splitting? Rebellious SOn-rm max
ing about three knots an hour. DE
troit Free Press
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

The Kansas women who play whist
in the day time claim that they do not
neglect any of their household duties
In doing it. Don't you believe it Wo-
men say lots of things you are not al
lowed to deny, but the law gives every
man the right of his own private opin-
ION
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

She (at the breakfast table, AL.
banY)-Dearest, do you realize that
we are going through the longest tun-
mel in the world to-day? He-No, 1
didn't. Waiter, bring me some fried
onions. Truth.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

When Lenvnworth children have
learned how to spell City Clerk Pryz-
bylowiez's name, their parents think
they have had enough education, and
they are sent to boarding schools for
finishing touches
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
And He Was Forgiven.

Edythe (playfully)-How dare you
steal a kis from me, sir? Don't you
know it is petty larceny? Jack len
Enthusiastically call it grand lar
ceny,-St Botolph.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

Every hour IN the day you hear some
gone abusing merchant. In nine cases
out of ten, the trouble arose over an
account; over the merchant giving
credit If we could get rid of the
credit system, we would get rid of a
third of our troubles.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.

The power Of practical creation seems
to be utterly ignored now. This mod
ern realism is hateful and destroys all
poetry. No man with an imagination
can be tied down for his ideal.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
Wanted a MONOPOLY.

Miss Askins-"I'm sure you had a
fine time with all those young ladies
at the seashore."
Toodles-"Not very good. There was
another man there. Puck.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

Very few men have clothes good
enough to wear to wedding, but
nearly any woman can rig up dress
fit to wear to wedding Or reception on
two or three hours notice.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

It is a clever man who can write
satisfactory obituary, but it requires
great genius to write a satisfactory
notice of a wedding. We never knew
a man who could do either.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
He Was On to Her.

Wlfe-"Why, Reginald, these trous-
ers have no pockets in them!"
Husband-"I know. expect to save
enough by not having them to pay for
the whole suit. Judge.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

A satisfaction in not being member
of any lodge or society is found in the
fact that man thus misses any reso-
lutions being passed upon his death.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
For Labor Agltators.

Mrs. Snaggs (reading) In the
planet Neptune days are 600 holvFs
long. Mr. Snaggs-What a snap for
the labor leaders to agitate for re-
ductiOn Of hoursl - Pittsburgh
Chronicle
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
There Il No Telling.

Wellington Barr--It is said NON
that the Egyptians knew of the
American continent ages before
Columbus was born. Old Mr. Dear
born-Dear mel How awful! All
do you suppose a scandal like that
can affect the Fair any?-World's
Fair Puck.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

The Cherry sisters declare they are
going to Klondlke. 1t is we'll With
eggs fifty cents apiece, they are rea-
sonably sure of respectful attention.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

When Major Andree started out for
the North pole the last time he ought
20 have taken some one along to find
him if he got lost,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

All the magazines and daily newspa'
pers which pounce upon everything
they can get hold of demornlize lit
erature The pge gives an author no
time to mature his works.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

Microbes should be eaten with red
pepper and dash of lemon according
to the statement of Chicago scientist,
why says that the oyster is simply an
AGGREGATION of microbes.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

1t is easy for a woman TO win a place
where she will be long and tenderly re-
membered; all she has to do is to be
generous in cutting pie for the boys.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
College Athletics.

He-Do you 60 in for athletics at
VassarF She-Ycs, in an indirect
way. He-How is that? She-We
20 in for athletes Truth
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

Whenever we see the word Crisis"
in the newspapers in big fiaring type,
we always skip the item. knowing that
Il will be something very embarrassing
tame and dull. ttA A@
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
Summer Pessimlsm.

"There is no such thing on earth as
retributive justice"
why do you say SOP"
1.-THE person who leaves fiypaper on
a chair is never the one who sits down
on it."-Detroit Free Press.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

Vice sometimes appears to me as the
shadow of idleness, do not feel hor-
ror when l see sin and misery bud
shnme for the sake God.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
HIa Frpnrience.

She-I love to hear Col BlOwnard
talk of his war experiences By the
way, which side was he On? He-
The other side. Shea confederate?
He-No; the other side OF the At
lantic --Harper's Bazar,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

In making for himself q great name
Mr.. Prynsklentsky, the Russian pianist,
had the advantage of very good start.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

What has become of the old fashion
ed preacher who had nerve enough. "
preach against card playing? -
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

A man whose principal pleasure in
life is eating soon gets the dyspepsia,
and cant enjoy that.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

1 dread the losing hold Of forms
There must be forms, yet l hate the
need for so many sects and separate
services
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
Smoke sledge Cigarettes, 20 for 5 cts.

If took four big ocean steam ships to
carry Barnum Sc Baily's show to Eng
land. 1t will stay abroad about three
years.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

/ believe my prompt use of Piso's Cure
prevented quick consumption.-Mrs. Lucy
Wallace, Marquette, Kan, Dec. u, '95.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

Every woman secretly envies the wo-
man who can get out of work by
falling over in faint.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

After a man gets married, he takes
more criticism from his employer with
out showing a disposition to talk back.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

It is claimed that as much as 30 per
cent. of German paper is now mannfac-
tured from cellulose or wood pulp, and
the reign Of the rag seems 70 be ended.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

Nobody in Kansas City has been run
down by a chainless bicycle, because
there is none in use there.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

Hunyadi Janos is to be given a mon me,
ument by the Hungarian Nation. why
\ q old Epson Salts being neglected IN
This cruel manner?
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

Education, as we call education,
would have spoiled John Bright
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

Star Tobacco is the leading brand OF
the world, because it is the best.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
A Kansas City telegraph messenger
is named Quick.

Leadville, whose mining district b
only few miles square, has produced
since 1870 over 200 million dollars
worth of gold. silver. lead. etc.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

When woman goes to the depot to
take train, we can tell how far she
is going by the size Of her valise.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

A man who speaks only kind words
of people, seldom talks to much.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

You can't make boy smart by nam
ing him for president
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

Lodging house keepers in Germany
have to give notice to the police imme-
diately on the arrival and departure Of
any of their guests.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

A boy has his best times when NJ
attempt is made to entertain him.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

The easiest story to start is a mar.
rying story.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

The lack of room in Rhode Island
was made painfully apparent last
week when a COW in that state swal-
lowed foot ball.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
Avoiding DIstInotIon.
!cond .Rurglar-"W hat or"

First Burglar-"I'll have ter get q
bike scon"
Second Burglar What for?"
First Burglar-"We If don't I'll
soon be known to de police as de only
man in de perfesh what don't ride
Puck. ~
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

The more careless man tries to in
troduce order into has affairs, the more
hopelesslY he becomes entangled.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

You can pat boy on the head with
propriety until he is twelve, but you
must stop patting girl on the head
when she passes eight.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

EYil must come upon us headlong II
morality tries TO get on without relig-
ion.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

To decry one original poet in order
to magnify another is like despising an
Olk tree because you prefer beech and
almost as sensible.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

Did you ever know a good farmer
who was q good politician.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
BOND TObaeeO spIt and Smoke Your LIfe Away

10 quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full Of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong All druggists, Soc. or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free, Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

In war we English do not listen to
arguments until we are victorious.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

Any man who holds a particularly
good Job, has distinguished look.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

mrs "lnBAOW'8 eNosAhB DyNAP
For children tcethng softens the gums reduces nham
alton Allays pain, wind collie. % cents bottle
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong blood pure. SOC. 81. All druggists.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II it fails TO cure 25c
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
Educate Your Bowels with CaScaret

Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
1Oc. 25c' ne. g. O. fail, druggists refund money
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

"say, Bill, didn't you say that
matches were made in heaven?"
dITUhv ves "
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

About 100 years ago starch was used
only for stiffening the frills around
the neeks of the ungodly. Religious
people called it the devils liquor, :"
and regarded its use as highly repre-
hansihle
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
no. Cure ConstlpatIon Forever.

Take CascaretS Candy Cathartic l0c or 25c.
nc. c. C. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

A poet needs inspiration for his work
and an undertaken experation.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11
Chronicle.

Dentist-That is wide enough,
madam. l shall stand outside while
drawing the tooth. Judge.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

A rumor Of coming pressure causes
run on the bank Of Florida. Judge.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

Twelve pounds is rather an unusual
weight for new baby but it must be
remembered that the Clevelands are
not ordinary people.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

"Well, yer can't fool me on the smell
Of that one."-Life.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

An English juror once asked the
judge, after the verdict was returned,
whether the fact that he differed from
his eleven brethren justified their
knocking him down with chair!
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-11

No-To-Bao for FIFTY Cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11

were ignorant of Paris Nor could
any of them be trusted with a mission
| so delicate. We thought of Pavannes
courier, indeed. But he was Rochel-
| lois, and stranger to the capital.
There was nothing for it but to go our
| selves.
Yet we did not determine on this ad-
venture with light hearts, remember.
Paris doomed big and awesome in the
eyes of all of US. The glamour of the
court rather frightened than allured
us. We felt that shrinking from con-
tsIct with the world which a country
life engenders, as well as that dread of
seeming unlike other people which is
peculiar to youth. And we trembled
If we had known more-especially of
the future-we should have trembled
more.
But we were young, and with our
fears mingled a delicious excitement
We were going on an adventure of
knight-errantry in which we might win
our spurs. We were going to see the
world and play mems parts in 1T to
save u friend and make our mistress
happy!
We gave our orders, but we said moth
ing of Catherine or Nine. Claude, mere
ly bidding Gil tell them after our de-
parture. We arranged for the imme-
date dispatch of message to the vi
comte at Bayonne, and charged Gil until
he should hear from him to keep the
gates closed, and look well to the shoot
of the kitchen hidden. Then, when
all was ready. we went to our pallets,
but it was with hearts throbbing with
excitement and wakeful eyes.
"Anne! Anne!" said Croisette, rising
on his elbow and speaking to me some
three hours later, what do you think
the vidame meant this morning when
he said that about the ten days?"
what about the ten days?'' asked
peevishiy. He had reused me just when
was at last falling asleep.
.'About the world seeing that his was
the true faith-in ten days?"
81 am sure I do not know. For good
ness sake let US go to Sleep" replied.
For I had no patience with Croisette,
talking such nonsense, when we had
our own business to think about.