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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

What is the reason that actress can
celed her engagement"
"She has just made fearful discovery
and blames the stage manager for it. Some
mathematician who is friend of hers took
measurements and discovered that the
place where she stands is at least eighteen
inches from the center of the stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03
BE Fair About 1t.
From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

Louisiana, too. is going to have an edu-
cational qualification for the suffrage and
some of her newspapers want the Misss-
sippi plan to be followed. An educational
qualification is all right If it bears equally
on both races. One trouble with the Mis-
sissppi plan. and also with the South Caro-
lima system, is that, through the manner in
which 1t is enforced. and In which 1t was
intended to be enforced, 1t hits the iliiterate
negro harder than 1t does the illiterate
white man. This Is not fair. The law
should recognize no color line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03
Necessary Equipment

AN author" said the practical littera-
teur, fought to know several languages
'Of course he ought" replied his fellow
craftsman. The field has been so well
worked that there is no longer any use of
reading old English books in search OF
original IDEAS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03
SHOOTING STARS.
Not Quite Ready.

Il thought you said you were going to
show me rare and valuable dog!" ex-
claimed the uninitiated man.
Il am going to. SIR replied the dealer,
alphabetically as he gave the poodle to an
employe. We haven't had time to shave
him and leave punches of hair here and
there"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

0In order to avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence, letters tn
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office, hut ,simpIy to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or business Dcpnrf-
sncnts. according to tenor OF purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03
Deserve What They Get.
rom the Savannah News.

Some sage has said in effect that every
political body is governed as 1t deserves to
be. There is thought in the statement for
the people of Savannah and of Georgia So
long as the people permit it, they will be
governed by a machine controlled by a few
men. If the people will permit their will to
be oyerridden by the machine, they deserve
precisely the kind of government which the
machine will give them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

Writers differ in their descriptions of the
Spanish soldiers in Cuba. Some picture
them as terrors and others assert that they
are comparatively harmless. The main
support OF the latter estimate is to be found
In the strictly innocuous character Of most
of their victories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

The editor of the Baltimore American will
doubtless make it clear to Senator yelling
ton that whatever significance Agnus may
have had in Latin. 1t does not mean lamb
in Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03
Shopping.

Now comes the season OF unrest.
When many generous soul will sigh
And wish she had begun her quest
For Christmas presents last July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

The Chinese emperor has decided that he
may as well make a stand as face the
growing possibility of finding nothing in
the treasury but bundles Of indemnity re-
GENTS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

Bismarck comments severely upon what
he is pleased to term Americas" AFRO
gance. If there is anything Bismarck's re-
cent experiences gave him cause to dislike,
II is arrogance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

If General Blanco shows much skill in
righting the difficulties created by Weyler,
it may be necessary to have him take in
charge conditions arising in Spain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

1t is intimated that the jurors In the
Luetgert case were in such haste to dis
agree again that they could not even wait
for the expert evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

Boston is said TO lie making war on the
bean-shooter. but it is not made clear
whether the undertaking, requires a read
Justine mt of the game laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

1t is narrated that Wordsworth spent a
whole day looking for an adjective to apply
to cuckoo. No such difficulty occurred
during Mr. Clevelands administration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03
A Real Boss Never Sues.
&c Springfield Republican.

The libel suit Senator WELLINGTON of
Maryland has brought against the Balti-
more American Is conclusive proof that he
Is only an imitation boss. who does not I'M
derstand the business. Look at Croker.
Platt or Quay. They never sue for libel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

The dog show affords the canine an OPP
portunity to treat the poundmaster and his
assistants with naughty contempt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

Very fine All-woOl Fancy Checked Cheviot Suits
splendid material, nicely made. perfect fitting
two pairs of pants with each suit. Sizes To ID
Sizes up to have braided sailor collar
Special Price, $3.50.
ENtra fine Imported All-wcol Scotch Cheviot
Cloths made up into Boys Suits with extra
pants-handsome patterns. serviceabIe coIors for
dress or every day wear. Sizes to 16 Sizes up
to have braided collar 2 pairs pants with each
suit.
Special Price, $500.
About 80 Combination Suits left of the lot We ad-
vertised last week-well made, We'll fitting double
seats and knees. few sizes missing. Extra
pants with each suit. Worth S3.75.
Special Price, $3.50.
About % Atwood Cheviot Suits manufacturers
samples,.eiesantlS made. hest materials double
seats and knees. sewed throughout with silk.
Sizes to Is Worth IS. IS and rs.
Special Price, ST. so.
For little fellcws-very COED quality Blue Cheviot
Sailor Blouse Suits-absolutely all WOOL neatly
trimmed with red white black braids. plated
sleeves. LANYARD and whistle with each suit Sizes
TO To- Worth $500
Special Price, $3.50.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

1t is announced that Mr. Hanna is resting
much more comfortably, both physically
and politically.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03
And Elected.

From tie New York Herald.
Mark Twain can take joke as gracefully
as any man living, but when he was fired,
from the gallery OF the Unterhaus during
the riot In the reichsrath he felt consider
ably put out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

Very fine Atwood heavyweight Blue Serge
Sailor Blouse Suits-very stylish and handsomely
trimmed and braided with soutacle braid ee-
gantly made. Sizes 3 10 H. Worth 5000.
Special Price, $500.
Very stylish Brownie and stanley Suits
handsomely trimmed With red. white black
silk braid-3 pieces. coat. pants and little yeste.
The newest. most stylish suit of the season. Sizes
3 to $. Worth $500.
Special Price. $500.
About 5o Atwood Astrakhan Cloth Reefers-
sailor collars. neatly braided. nicely lined and
we'll made: brown. black and green. Sizes 5 TO ..
Worth $500.
Special Price, $2.4S.
100 very fine Allwool Astrakhan Refers. in
black and blue-Eandsomely braided sailor cellar.
nicely lined with fine Italian cloth. large pearl
buttons. Sizes ) TO <. Worth $500.
Special Price, $3.50.
All-wooi Navy Blue Chinchilla Reefers-gnar-
antcnd FAST color. nicely lined with serge and
plaid chevot. handsomely braided with black
Hercules braid. Sizes to S. Worth 1918.
Special Price. $500.
Very fire All-w Navy Blue kersey Top Coats
single breasted. fly front. velvet collar, proper
length Sizes to Is.
Special Price, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

Corset
Department.
Tomorrow Saturday IS dozen r.
& q. Corsets, fine white coutil, cut
bias, heavily boned, two side steeis,
gored hips, top finished with EN-
broidery-at exactly half the usual
price.
SI.oo pair. Regularly $500.
Special attention is called to the
Equipoise Waists
Which have equal, and while they have homes
enough 10 hold thea i'm shape and To keep them
from wrinkiing. they too heavy for
fort and perfect ease. They stylish and CON-
fortabc-a combination.
They embody the true hygienic principle Of sup
port from the shoulders.
The bones can lie removed without ripping the
garment.
They win wear longer than any other waist or
made.
They recommended by physicians and teach.
ers OF ealisthenics.
Prices from $2o0 10 So % each.
We also have complete lines uf Ferris and Chi.
cago Waists for ladies ard children. Prices frum
zoe. TO Sl-5o each.
English Military Braees. per pair. 81 %
Gassar Traces, per Pair. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 7sc.
Second feor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

ITEMS
Department.
Special attractions in Handker-
chiefs, Gloves and Outing Flannel
Night Shirts-Goods bought under
conditions which allow us to- sell
them for less than the regular prices ::
100 dozen Mems All-lnen Hemstitched Rant.ker-
chiefs-subject to slight Irregularities Of weave-
Lot I-2 for csc.
Regular Price. 18c. each.
Lot 2-2Ic.; 5 for $I.oo.
Regular Price, 35c. each.
Also So dozen Mems Hemstitched AN-slk jap
ancse Handkerchiefs, % inches square. h-inch
hem.
3 for $I.oo.
An extra good value.
Also another 50-dozen lot Of Mems Outing Flan-
mel Night Shirts, in neat stripes and. checks.
winter weight, made full and neatly trimmed.
Sizes up to IS.
4oc. each.
A very special value
Also another lot Of Mems One-ciasp Overseam
Gloves in assorted tans and red.
75c. pair.
A very good value.
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

trimmed With Dra1dS and rlDbOnS.
Childrens Cream Bedford Cord Coats. in five
beautiful styles richly trimmed with fancy brrds,
baby ribbons and furs.
$500 each.
Children's Coats In plain ard novelty cloths,
trimmed with fancy braids
$3.50 to $500 each.
Infants Long Cloaks. in cashmere, Bedford cord
and novelty cloth-embruldered trimmed with
braid and ribbon
$500 to $4,000 each.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

I Misses TaIOr-made Walking Jackets = Rack
and navy, stylish notched collar, box front, coat
| back Sizes II 10 Is years.
$3.50 each.
Girls Navy Blue Cheviot Refer Jackets braid
| trimmed sailor collars box fronts. Sizes TO II
years.
$375 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

Infants Cream Silk Caps. embroidered plain
CSC. to $3.50 each.
Chiidren's Cream SILK Bonnets. poke effect.
75c. to $3.50 each.
Childrens colored Silk Caps and Bounets. close
fitting and poke shape.
800. to $3.50 each.
Hand crocheted Wefsted -
DootteS--- A~2Ns ~ ~
Hand-knt wersted Bootees.. soc. 10 /oC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03

IL al SNiNiAN. lliN DNtNNi
possible for the price.
Misses Rough Persian Cloth Tailor made Jackets
lined with Roman striped silk. box fronts. iaring
collars. Sizes L. to is years. Excellent value at
$1,000 each.
Misses Fine Navy Blue kersry Cloth Boxfront
Jackets rhadame silk lining velvet collars. strap
seams. Sizes IL, 10. Is years. Excellent value ut
$I2.5o each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03


of
hundred O ls in asnCas spsr
ssmhas ate
low prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03
Little Childrem's Outfittimgs.

Tomorrow Saturday. ldpky Io Shor Coats
+ sprbg O Coat NJ
Also S Coat of Enlrdwn ameeR
i offnyb h in
nbum
OF elhrdC Cord NovehC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-03
Girls Outfitting Department.

dbyg nd moreme lsnvnet
O ypolde f the price.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-08
BN VI lsI.S.sOA.

Tonight Is the time for the stereopti-
con entertainments at McKendIee.
Bring silver offering and help the
sunday school library fund. Children OF
McKend:ee Sunday school so free.
Mr.. Sidney wilkins of Tug Mars. Is
now nj home with his family. on, North
Windsor avenue
Mr.. w. T. EdSleston and family, Of
New Kent county. Va. have removed to
Norfolk and made their homo At No 327
West Brambleton avenue
Mrs. j. ). Fantone. of Highland and
Charles street. has returned from Rich
mond Va, where she attended the fune-
raj of her brother-in-law. Alderman j.
II. Mnuntcastle
Capt. Louis Foster Is now spending
some time with his family nj their
home. No. 2l1 East Highland avenue.
having completed the job Of dredging. in
which he has been for months engaged
at Ocracoke. Pamlico Sound.
Mrs. J. 1. Hcptinstall of Ais Baxter
avenue. Is at home again. having spent
delightful time ut Enfield. n. c., with
her friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Il. Ferguson. of Ros-
land. British Columbia. who spent two
weeks with the family OF Mr.. W. W.
Boothc, on Rrambleton avene, have re-
turned home, highly delighted with their
trip South.
~ handsome oak rocker is the next
prize to be given by the Central Phar-
macy" match contest. The coupons this
time are lettered ana the first person
presenting coupons spelling Central
Pharmacy" will receive the chair. which
will be presented on March 18th. 1897.
The Epworth League OF Trinity NJ f.
church will hold It's weekly devotional
meeting Tonight at O'Clock.
The management of the street rail-
way approaching the increase in pat
ronage on their Bramhleton division
have put on number of modern trolley
cars in place OF the dingy ones for
merry in use
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-08
PORT NORFOLK NOTES.

Tuesday evening about $50 o'clock the
sontnern express killed fine COW
Valued valued at about $50 or $50, belonging to
sESIosgrove & Dolan, grocer firm of Port
N !SSk. She would give when fresh to
the pail about to 3k gallons OF milk
Mrs. w III: wilkins, widow Of w. H.
ssWilkins, Of the old Moore farm. on the
seaboard Air Line, near the old Olive
branch church. Norfolk county, has
DULY nice house at Port Norfolk and
moved In Il.
me truckers were quite busy Monday
ana tuesday setting out cabbage Mr..
Jonn w. Cox set out quite lot. They
ere al! ready to plant round potatoes.
MT. ?. s. Rodgers. well-known In this
gslclhlty and resides at Port Norfolk or
Finner's Point. but rather between the
wv. places. has. so IT Is rumored, sold
MS little farm OF about forty or fifty
acres OF land for the small sum OF $780,
wv sss. Quite an investment on $4,000 or
wv hfteen or sixteen years ago.
here .is vicious dog in Port Norfolk
tuat became chicken hungry yesterday
t ann kiiied four nice large chickens for
as dinner. The dog and chickens both
belonged 20 the same woman.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-08

TABLE TALK"-For 1897. beginning
with the January issue. there will lie
added 10 the usual departments of Table
Iaik, IN rcSuonSe to wide demand
from It's readers, an additional page OF
menus, giving monday dinners In
TINS same issue appears an article on
The Pleasures Of Eating" an interest.
ing article on "Oleykoecks and Momyel-
lies" the history of KNIVES. Trenchers
Cupboards and Hutches" and The
New Bill of Fare" There will also bC
throughout the season articles by n thor.
ouGhly practical authority. containing
well tested recipes for the canning. pre.
serving and picking of fruits and vege-
tables.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-08
By J.aGaE8 FENlEN0RE COOPER,

1 Hh Greatest Of American James rnmorc co,o
iHehan! anu III ami, Uul,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-08
Town or SUFFOLK
mum Y()V
CURE

Munyon's Kidney Cure cures pain In tho
Dack. loins or grons from kidney disease.
nuty and nabby face, III opsy ui us IL
ana mbs, frequent desire 10 pass water.
scanty urine durk-colcrcd ard turbii
urine. sediment III the urine gravel IN
the bladder and too great n flow OF uiinc.
Price 25c.
separate cure for each disease. Al all
DRUGGISTS mostly - cents al
Personal letters 10 Professor Munyon
l,ooo Arch street, Philadelphia. Pa
answered with free medical advice for any
disease
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-08

az o'leu states. Only one American luuk lias
ill., SircG nilaic'l the International success Of
on, ", S""lei s. lhclc TOMS Cahin,' n,:d only
ohc American author Zoe has since rrii,rJ n
.r ~ an e"iillntisurc win Co"prr's ;In,d
- ~ tic't Mhlh"r Is u,"'. hut Lis charming TO.
"ucts s'!l live 10 GCli. hi ncw rcurrliiuue -
iiv' sS: ne MINI OF Tie lakes AMI Tie rrai. IL q
i,.'S o' Io>t us iaSam ami The sail Of tho SCH
~, rH It's saver sats lie same wrircr ;llrye
htmoc"; ltanliiil ihucct are Ccopcr's stories Of
,ic liu 1;h an Tic lionc,r fi.ll OF i,rci,!r in
Misc'! ill'l'siinF, ?ioui.'irG In aIvcnitrc &c,
i' thvHiir. manly, ana entirely Il, vcih Of ii
So J', tlul"hic I,aiur ,f lie modern Indian
s'uI!. ~" leading crGld lie moro " lu, srlir ror
youhr or old than Cuupcr's Famous ruy,Is IN
EEnhi " rev tIi"n II Ic IyaIh, isin, King r., jcs
t .'nn - itcn punished III large ana hand.
, ' ,"''h'c ct over il'c liu. 'irtd large uU.rio
patcS con aiming all Of ihcsc Eiuul!s rI.iI., 90
eOMlMt. nnehMMCal Gl!li 2llLal Liln1N VIZ - -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-08

Spot sales in Liverpool 10000 bales
Middling, IS. Future contract market
declined to points. closing barely
steady.
Future contract market in New Or
leans advanced points: March. est.
Spot market closed firm. Middling. Csc.
Sales 1000 bales; spinners' l,5i9 bales
Futures al New York advanced To
. points. closing steady. Sales $4,000
bales. March. 7.0G: May, 7.20; August.
7.3l to 7.32. Spot market advanced Lice.
New Orleans estimated receipts. $500
to $500 bales. against 5.5TS bales In 1896
aud 1902 bales i'm 1885.
Receipts nj L. s. ports to-day were
2i,6I2 bales. against l3.4i9 bales in 1896
and - AS bales in 1895
The movement At Bombay. India for the
past week has been as follows:
1897. 1896
Receipts for the week $1,000 $4,000
Sniprhents ................. 1000 HOO
''e''N hiioit '.'.-..-....... i,UUu oH,ODu
Galveston and Winston market ad-
vanced Is: Mobile and Augusta advanced
lilo. Memphis sold 600 bales firm at
G2.c.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-08

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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-08
NEXT TUESDAYS ATTRACTION.

G. s. Primrose. business manager OF
me Lite World" was in Suffolk to-
day arranging for an appearances of thai
attraction here on next Tuesday, jan
$nary ~ The company carries it's own
scenery and high degree of stage real
ism is reached, especially in the wreck
ecene
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-08
MOTHER MAY ABANDON THE
FIELD
DUKE FARM BOUGHT.

S The Duke farm has been sold. A deed
recorded to-day transfers said farm.
containing 1856 acres. from W. G. Carr ct
ais, NJ Nansemond county, to Angus
tus Wright, of Petersburg. The consid-
Grafton was $1,000
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-05-12

Whenever little Johnny, who is
naughty sometimes, is afraid he is go
ing to get a whipping he hides under
the bed. He has great confidence in
this trick Of his.
One day he went to visit his auntie,
and In looking around came to the pic
ture of Mary Queen Of Scots being he
headed.
''Oh, what's this, Auntie?" he asked.
That" said nuntie, lis Mary, Queen
of Scots. and they're going to chop her
head or"
oh. why does she let them do that ~
said Johnny. why doesn't she hide
under the bedy'-Evening World.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-05-12
Diary OF . Pusy Kitten.

Diary OF . Pusy Kitten.
A little girl Is responsible for the fol-
lowing story:
IA. m.-Got up and took q little ex-
ercise before breakfast. Mistress
work basket was on the mantelpiece.
Didn't think 1t was In proper order. 50
tried to set it to rights. but didn't sue
ceed somehow. The whole thing tum-
bled to the floor and the thread got oil
tangled around the chair legs Gave
it up as a bad job.
8 a. m.-Got hungry. Tired waiting
for the folks to come down, 20 helped
myself to cream, which was not 80
thick as usual
10 n. m.-FOund my claws needed
sharpening. Tried to do 1t on lace cur
tains, but the fiimsy stun came to
pieces the moment ! touched it.
IL q. m-Time for my nap. Found a
comfortable place on top Of a large
clock. Moved the big vase that stood
on top of it out Of my way. 1t fell to
the door and made q terrible racket.
Had a fine nap.
2 Q. m.-Slept till way past dinner
time. They would not give me 4 bite,
SO had to find mouse.
3p. m-Succeeded; dEe, fat fellow
made me feel good.
4 D. m-Saw my mother asleep in
the sun. Climbed up In a tree and
jumped down on her just for fun. She
didn't take 1t that way. Had to run
and stay hidden for a long time.
Gp m.-Saw bird in the cherry tree
that looked as il it had been made on
purpose for my supper. Got him.
m.-Happy at last on this delight
full roof. Shall sit here and sing all
night long. M-i-a-ow!-San Francisco
Call
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-05-12
EVA'S AMBITION.

Eva Norrington inserted her latch
key into the keyhole of Bedford
square boarding house, and entered
1t was a dismal. windy, rainy NovenI-
Der evening. and ever since lunch she
had been padding about London,
climbing grimy stairs of newspaper
offices, and talking to people who did
not seem especially pleased to see her.
Her skirts We're wet, md a wiSp of
damp hair was tumbling over her eyes.
On the hall table. disclosed by the
Pickering gas jet, were some letters
"A year ago to-dayr said Eva to her
self as she closed the 'ioOr against the
wind Has he written, or has he for
gotten?'
He had not forgotten. Eva picked
up the letter from the hall table, look
ed quickly round at the closed hail
door. and at the baiZe door that led TO
the kitchen stairs-and kissed 1t. Then
she went upstairs TO her bed-sltring-
room with the letter in her hand and
joy in her heart.
Hateful little roOmr' she murmuI ed
to herself, as she struck match and
thank Gode'
The room was not really bad; Il bed
in the corner. a wash stand, ward
robe. here and there n picture on the
walls, and table by the window, rath-
er rickety, on which lay a heap of man
uscript-a halffinished story
Il will burn that before / go to bed
tonight" said Eva, as she caught sight
of it.
Then she took off her hat and cloak.
drew the only easy chair under the gas
1et and sat down: lingering the letter
h.Ir u'u not open II at once Now tnit
happiness stretched i'll front of her it
was pleasant to linger on the confines
of misery to look back on the fife she
was To leave.
1T is not every one" said Eva re-
fectiveiy. who can make experiments
in life-withOut expense"
Eva Norrington had been the pride o.
the provincial town which gave her
birth. At the high school no girl could
stand against her. Her form govern
ess, who now aud then asked her favor
ite pupils TO tea. even said she might
be head mistress one day. To Eva
this seemed absurd. But when. AT the
age of 20. she gained guinea prize
for story in weekly paper she he
gan 10 think that at least she might b,
great novelist. At any rate she fel.
sure that somewhere ahead of her
stretched career; and as her 21st
birthday approached she announced to
her startled parents her intention Of 60
Ing to London in search of it. There
upon ensued a series of domestic scenes
such as have been common Of late In
che homes of England, wherein the par
ems play :he part of the apprehensive
hen. the daughter that of the adventur-
Gus duckling The duckling invariably
gains its point; and so it was with Eva
Norrington- Having refuted argument