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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
SOCIAL WHIRL IN LEXINGTON.
Several Entertainments OF Delight
full Nnture-Personai Mention.

LEXINGTON, VA. February 26.-(spe-
cial.)-The ladies' progressive card party
were charmingly entertained Tuesday
evening by the Misses Graham, at their
residence, on Washington street. Pro-
gressive hearts was the game for the
evening, and Miss Bette Clark carried
OF the first prize for the ladies, which
was n handsome glove-buttoner. Mr.
Greenlee ID. Letcher was the fortunate
one among the gentlemen, having won in
a tie Off with Captain w. Il. VOORHEES,,
ana received a beautiful scarf-pin, while
MIR. Robert l.. owen captured the BOBBY
prize.
Those present were Misses Lucy PEN
dleton, Rosa Brooke, Anna Jordan, May
Hakins, Jennie Letcher. Mrs. Samuel g.
Walker, Misses Bette Clark, Lizzie Jor-
dan, Maggie Graham, and Lizzie Ora
ham; Captain w. T. VOORHEES,. Virginia
Military Institute; Mr.. Samuel b. Walker;
Captain r. s. Spilman, Virginia Military
ihuthute; Mr.. Greenlee ID. Letchcc Mir.
Rctert Nelson, Mr.. Edward W. Wilson,
Mr.. Robert L. Owen, Mr.. Arthur Free
man, Virginia Military Institute. and Mr.
5. G.. Hammer.
The University Cotillon Club gave a
charming hop on Monday evening in
Newcomb Hail. at the Washington and
Lee University. The chaperons We're
Mrs. William L. Wilson. Mrs. Samuel b.
Walker, and Miss Jennie Letcher. The
dancers were: Miss Mary Wilson with
Mr.. Leroy c. Barrett; Miss Louise Bay
Tor, OF Charlestown. w. Va, with Mr.
McBrayer Moore; Miss Scott, Of
Washington, ID. c.. with Mr.. G. Wallace
sf,fr. Nice Tl11fa Graham NTH T)rofa,
sor william Reynolds Vance; Miss Lulu
Semmes with Mr.. W. A. Roberts, OF
washington, d. c.: Miss Leila Mcclure,
OF Winchester, with Mr.. G.. Cuthbert
POWELL Miss Maggie Graham with Mr.. j.
Sam. Slicsr, Jr.; Miss Annie Jordan with
Mr.. Edward A. ONeal: Miss Anna An
derson with Mr.. Alexander s. Gibson.
Stags-Cadets II. G.. Elicit. A. c.
Crump, p. Nelson. ]. L. Sneed. f. H.
Marstellar, and Fl. S. Estill. Captain C..
w. Watts, Messrs. Cecil III. Burke, Ro-
bert Nelson, John Garrow, w. d. Nc
Sween, Van Aston Bachelor, II. S. Dixon.
and c. c. Tutwiler.
ABOUT THE PEOPLE.
Mr.. L. c. AIphin. of Hot Springs. Va.
has returned home from a visit here.
Miss Mamie Bickle. of Staunton. is the
guest OF her aunt, Mrs. Robert !. Tenn
pleton.
Mrs. LLOYD Teaford. OF Columbus, o..
who has been visiting her parents. MIR.
ana Mrs. ]. " Grinstead. has returned
TO her home.
DIR. r. ]. McBryde is In attendance on
the meeting of the students voluntary
movement for foreign missions at Cleyc-
land, o.
Mrs. $. q. Pettlgrew and Mrs. G. W..
Oniighter. OF this place, have been sum-
moned@ TO Charleston. w. Va, by the
news of the serious illness OF their sis
Ter. Mrs. Bodell, of that city.
Mr.. Thomas Lackey has returned to his
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
Tans, and Grays.

Three-Tone Checks, in new ana
stylish effects, 30 inches wide-2oc.
the yard.
Novelty Dress Goods In checks anu
other mixtures, % inches wide and
excellent values-29c. the yard.
Panama Suitings. SS inches wide, all
pure wool, In Dull-Green, Tan. Army
pine and Gray--5Oc. the yard.
Vigoreux Suitings. AZ inches wide,
all pure wool and of a superior quail
ity. in ten different shadings-ooc. the
yard.
Illuminated Beiges. A inches wide
I'm Lilac, Light-Gray, Bright-Green'
DulI-Green, Tan, and Blue-doc the
yard.
Granite-AIixtures, A inches wide
IN blue. Brown, and Green, mixed
with White-75c. the yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

ton which she will make to their neigh
bofhood.
Mrs. McShane (nee Florence Robinson)
OF Baltimore. Is the guest OF Mrs. Matte
PAU Meyers, west Grace street.
Mr.. Wyndham Meredith Is registered at
the Waldorf-Astoria.
Mrs. James Patterson is visiting friends
In Washington.
At a recent meeting Of the Homoeo-
pathic Free Dispensary. Miss Bodekcr
presiding. IT was decided to give an enter
tainment during Easter week. 1t Is TO be
a Calendar Social"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
custom. Case. Decided.

The general appraisers OF goods pass.
ing through the custom-house have mace
several decisions lately which, untli pass
ed upon by the Secretary OF the lrsa-
sury, will hold good. But while there y
stability In that quarter, no system. ias IA
without the aid OF Hostetter's stoma esr
Bitters, a genial tonic and remedy I9'
malaria, rheumatism, dyspepsia eohsu-
patton, and biliousness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Ladies' Plaid Bingham Shirt-Waists'
IN small and medium patterns al De
taehed collars, attached cuffs, blouse
fronts. would be a bargain at Sc
opening price zoe.
MANY choice and stylish patterns TO
SELECT from in stripes, checks, ana
maids. all OF the very latest and new
est designs, well worth sl25-opening
price 75c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Exquisite styles and patterns TO be
had in plaids and stripes. detached
standing collar, blouse front, very
nobby patterns, worth fully $50
opening price CSC.
The handsomest line OF large. broker.
Scotch Plaids. in light and medium
effects. nicely made and finished. a
perfect ut. well worth 2-oponing
price S1.1G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

plain AIl-Wool Flannel Refer
large sailor collar. trimmed with white
hra,d regular S2.75 value for s1.os.
Extra-Fine All-wool Cloth Refer
Jackets. in Cadet, Red, and Navy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Bargains, bargains. Just received
AZ dozen I'm one shipment. Large as
sortment Of Scotch Plaids, PAIN Cl1 ,.ll
and Neat Effects, regular Ioc. value
TO go at x5c A., roo, c,,o.h
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Green, Old Rose, Lavender, Light
Blue, Pink, Cream. Yellow, Myrtle
Navy, Brown, and Cardinal-39c. the
yard.
Black Gros-Grain Taffeta. q inches
wide, extra heavy, smooth. even finish
and the kind that rustles-S5c. the
yard.
Black Satin Duchess. "a inches
wide--S1 the yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
NEW SHIRT-WAISTS.

Early showing of Ladies Waists in Checks medium and
large Scotch Pds the newest and nobbles patterns are
tori nsnectiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
Some Wonderful Bargains

will be displayed here this week forerunners OF what
may expect to occur almost daily the season through
Our position for buying cheapy puts footing equal
to anv metropolitan store Our ability to sell cheapy enables
us to cpnstantly gain customers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Striped Taffetas IN changeable ef-
fects. all pure silk-75 and .S5c. the
yard.
Tafeta Pla'ds. checks and stripes
in rich. heavy Suality-S1 the yard.
Chameleon Sur.hs, IS inches wide.
all pure silk with high lustre-ooc'
the yard.
China silks, 81 inches Tide, In Apple
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
BEAUTIFUL SILKS FOR SPRING.

Spring changes the silky dress of flower plants
the Silk Dresses of women WE'LL and 9Ss Spring Silk bios
omng promises be the danest and most artistic yet pre-
duoa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Serges, Armures, Crepons, and Bril-
liantines-5Oc. the yard.
Black French Poplin, a inches wide.
excellent quality, all pure wool-75c.
the yard.
Black Whlpcord. 45 inches wide-$i
the yard.
Black Crepons In raised and zig
gag effects, 20 inches wide-s1.25 the
yard.
Black Mohair Crepons. e inches
wide, the newest thing for separate
skirts and entire suits-$1.5O the
yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
CHILDREN'S REFERS.
When YOU see our new line of Chdrens Refers you'll adj
NIT that we are leaders these goods.

handsomely trimmed, regular A75
value--your pick $3.50.
The New Empire Back and Front.
large point sailor collar, strap across
back. nicely trimmed with braics on
collar and sleeves. well worth s.. toi
sf.4S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Tams, with name embroidered. worth
flat bargain price soc.
Another lot OF Boys Cloth Tams.
nicely made and finished. IN Navy,
Tan. Green, and Brown, well worth
69c.-at the low price CSC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
Ready-Made Department.

The opening of the Department will be
nounced later In Taor-Made Suits Separate Skirts Silk
Waists Shirt Waists &c. will carry stock that will be in
every way a credit to Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
TAM O. SHANTER CAPS.

Ar The most diversified lines of made-np Tam o Shan
c. r. dat haing put our BARGAIN tables Second Floor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
- Sensational Episode ut tho
-. 'emy Last Night.

\ was caused lat The
Black Serges and ,ast nioht nv Ms
wool-25c. the yard. -.
Serges, and Brocades-30c the va nding a few
Mohair Jacquards Henriette maid into
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
SPRING DPFSSn d GnnnS
! MAID COULD NOT SIT IN Box.
,nly about

Newness is the claim Of %0ysd
vorite colors for spring wear wllA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

mr. Brodnax. who has been s,v,ng
ser,es or raasterly lectures on " the Art
for the benefit Of the students e last Friday.
Gluo, CAV ,a,at TO, OF how wonderfully ana
HIS exp 1.nie the sons of Adam are pus
nly ,s.ser have been among the cniei u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27


rucker Darlington. There is always a
warm welcome for Mr.. and Mrs Stetti-
MUS whenever they visit Richmond.
Mr.. John Shelton Williams will leave
for Florida next Monday
AT the Rex ball, that Is part of the
Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans,
Miss Lena Logan was this year maid of
honor to the queen of the occasion.
Tho Misses Page. of Clarke county, who
have made so many friends this winter
during their stay here. left on Saturday
for their home
Miss Daisy Marlborough. of Staunton, is
the guest Of Mrs. Charles Whltlock
Franklin street east
Mrs. George Ross and Miss Hattie Ross
are registered at the Holland House, New
York
Mr.. and Mrs. Festus Morgan, OF Wash
ington. ID. c.. are the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Z. Smith. Mrs. Morgan VIII
he pleasantly remembered here as Miss
Ethel Smith, daughter of the late DR..
Charles Smith.
One of the pleasures OI idSb NSch was
Mrs James H. Dooley's at home on
THURSDAY afternoon from to O'Clock.
Nav Mont is always a charming home to
visit. but on Thursday the place looked
more than usually beautiful, and Mrs.
Dooley was assisted in receiving by her
two charming nieces Miss Lewis and Miss
Elder.
Mrs. Ashton Starke viii leave shortly
for Macon, Ca, to be absent for several
months
Mrs. stone. OF New York. is the guest
~ her sister, Mrs. Thomas Baldwin. at
the Belvidere fats.
Mrs. John Amber Smith, who has been
the gnest OF Mrs. Edward Smith, has re-
turned 10 her home, In Baltimore.
Miss Mary Whittle is the guest OF Mrs'
,onn Addison. No S22 Park avenue.
Mrs. Joseph willard and Miss Martha
aagbv returned from New York on Tues
dav after very delightful stay at Inc
Waldorf Astoria.
Mrs Allan DOMAIN has recently moved
49,. rev, home, on Cherry street. near
t,arE avenue. Her neighbors are congrat-
,,iattar themselves on the valuable addi-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
New Fancy Goods.

In this line recognized leaders No house in the
city show ideas of later styles and such low prices
we show in Ribbons, Veings Kid Gloves, Fans, Notions
Leather Goods Laces, Hosiery.
All the above departments equipped with everything OF
the best the world produces
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-25
THE Prjncesses of Spain.

The daughters of the Queen Regent
of Spain are brought up much more
simply than was formerly thought
right for Spanish infantas, and they
are allowed more liberty. Their royal
highnesses ere often to be met walk
ing on the public promenade in Mad
rid, with their attendants, among the
other frequenters of that favorite
walk. The princesses are almost al
ways accompanied by their greatest
friend, the Donna Sol, the only
daughter of the Duke and1 Duchess
of Alba. The duke and duchess, vino
have precedence of all Spanish mobiles,
take their place Immediately behind
the princes and priAcesses of the
blood royal, and their children have
always been the favorite companions
OF the little king OF Spain and his sis
tiers. The Duke Of Alba is nephew
of the ex-Empress Eugene, his
mother having been the sister of her
majesty. The present Duchess Of
Alba, who is great sportswoman, has
the reputation Of being the proudest
conan in Spain. She holds the post
of lady of the palace to the Queen Re-
gent, and has unbounded influence
with her royal mistress.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-25
Matrimonial CoinCideHCe.

Mr. S. E. Mcmillan, who has re-
Gently moved to Charlotte from South
Carolina, gives an interesting account
of matrimonial coincidence that oc-
Cured in his family last year.
About the first of last July Mr.. Nc
MILAN received a letter from his
brother in Lake End, La, saying: 81
will be married on the Sth Of this
month. Meet us at Nashville, Tenn,
and Join us for trip to Colorado
City,.
At the time he received this letter
Mr.. Mcmillan was making arrange
ments for his own welding, which
was dated for July 8, and at this
time he says he was living in the
sand hills Of South Carolina, the soil
there having become proverbial for its
poverty.
On about the 10th of July he re-
ceived a letter from another brother.
!. D. Mcmillan of Cataiine Island, of
the west coast of California, saying:
81 was married on the Sth of this
month to Miss -" In contrast
with the sand hills of South Carolina,
Catalire Island is one Of the most fer
tile districts in the world.
All three brothers married on the
sth of July and it was impossible for
them to have any concerted plans
about the date as they had not heard
from each other in months. Charlotte
N. C.l DEMOCRAT.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-25
Selecting Kid Gloves.

In selecting kid glove for wear
choose fine, but not too fine kid.
Examine the inside of a glove. It is
important that the glove be dyed
on the outside only. Wherever
the color of the dye has struck
through the leather there the glove
will be found tender. This is because
the strength of the dye necessary to
color leather is always strong enough
to make it tender if it strikes through
it to the inside. Sometimes the leather
will only show the color at the seam
on the inside. Such glove will pull
out at this seam. 1t is wise to select
a glove of neutral dark tint. Black
gloves as rule do not wear as we'll
:as dark colors. Browns wear we'll; so
do dark grays and the pretty putty
and enru tints now so fashionable
In. mending a glove, avoid using
silk except to darn down a piece of
dress silk the color Of the glove on the
inside of the glove to hold rent
together. In this case, darn the
parts together with Invisible stitches
on the outside. Always sew over
ripped seams with cotton the color of
the thread used in making the gloves.
Do not use silk to sew ripped seams
or'to darn with except when it is
stronger than cotton.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-25
Hindoo Pursuit of 4 Treasure.

The following incident occurred re-
Gently in one of the largest hotels in
Calcutta. It appears that an officer
OF the Gordon Highlanders arrived
in town on his way home. He had Il
large sum of money with him-about
1000 rupees-and the usual iewelry of
an English gentleman. These were
all locked in one of his trunks. Re-
turning from the dining saloon to his
room one evening, he was just in time
to see some suspicious-looking natives
boiling down the corridor. On enter
ing his room he found, on examina-
ton, that all his trunks had been
forced open and the contents thrown
about; but strange to say, not piece
of his money was missing nor any
item of iewelry. He believed that the
burglars were Afridis, and the object
of their cupidity-a copy Of the Koran
belonging to the Mad Mullah, which
they somehow learned was in his pos
session. The book was rolled up in
an old singlet and thus escaped the
searchers, who appear to have tracked
the officer from the front.-London
Empire.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-25
Eleyatinc the Elevator.

"Little boy" she exclaimed, ssyou
ought to be at school instead of trying
to run an elevator.
'I'm not trying to run it." was the
answer. 'tI'm running it. And if
you wish to ride I will be happy to
accommodate you. So far as any
obligation to be at schools concerned,
allow me to remind you that this is a
legal holiday, and I am exempt from
attendance atan institution where I
am pleased to say I am at the head of
most OF my classes"
"Iou have no business trying to
run that elevator, anyhow"
"Iou couldn't very we'll run it for
yourself, could you?''
''i'd rather try it than depend on
you"
''For what reason?"
'Because you are too young to know
anything about it"
Madam, allow me 10 reassure you.
This elevator is operated by hydraulic
pressure, the principle relied on being
that water exerts pressure in proper
ton TO the height of a column rather
than in proportion to the diameter.
In making use Of this characteristic,
water is admitted into cylinder, the
pressure being regulated by the use
of valves. and stable equilibrium
being made possible by an ingenious
system Of counterpoises. I could go
further into the minutie of this par
tioular machine, which, of course, has
its variations from other models" he
added, as she gasped in astonishment,
''but doubt if you could follow the
technical terms whose use an accurate
description would necessitate. But I
wish to assure you that if, after what
I have said, you think you know more
about this elevator than I do, you are
at perfect liberty to step in and take
its management out of my hands,
Boston Journal.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-25
Fashion >Fancies,

Chiffon straw hats are worn with
new costumes.
Dainty ribbons with gauge borders
come in all the pretty colors.
Checks appear to be the leading
style for dress silks, as well as for
necktie silks.
Bordered fabrics, by the yard or
imported in robe patterns, are greatly
in evidence among summer dress ma
terials.
Piaids in clannish colors and Roman
striped ginghams are greatly used for
shirt waists, especially for golfng and
cycling.
Bayadere stripes and plaids in rib
bons are shown in large quantities, the
former for gowns and the latter for
children's hats.
Corduroy and uncut velvets in gray
are fashionable, this color seeming to
have won it's way into the hearts Of
fashionable women.
Over third of all the goods ordered
from wholesale firms is in plain fab
RIGS, which fact augurs well for the )
supremacy of the tailor made suit. 8
Every we'll dressed woman feels the I
need of such costume, and is glad
to find new materials of>suitable color,
texture and pattern.
In the new materials shown are
changeable and plain poplins, whipl
cords, plain armure effects, drap d'ete,-
drap de Paris and plain jacquards. In
extreme novelties are plaids, bayaderd
goods, plain silk and wool cloths, with:
raised silk and braidwork, and others
with crinkled face of fine overshot-
silk mixtures.
Shaded, striped and figured taffetas
are still leading silks for Innings, the
bayadere and raye stripes being al
most too new to be called popular as
yet. The secret of the delightful
frou frou that proclaims without
doubt the silken lining and under
skirt can never be obtained, however,
from any of these. Only a plain, one
shade tafeta, with plenty of dressing
for both lining and dpetticoat, will pro-
duce the desired effect. t.5 -
The chapeau par excellence is the
English walking hat. The sahor
model, in its new, improved outlinessa
is not deposed, by this very. popular
hat, however, nor will it hold, a ,less
important position later on; but foRe;
the present the English shape has Haes
innings Of the milliners. This ha*3ss
sufficiently varied in its style aHd
tour to adapt itself to. ali TYPED pf
faces, for while the difference idhe:
brim aad crown is not at alisaHro-
nounced, the manner Of arranging 1.-THE
trimmings upon the. hat for difeent
people quickly transform its outlines
to the effect desired. :s.s-
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-25
A Bag Full of Breath.

: The 'pneumatophor," an Austrian
invention for enabling miners, fremen,
etc, to breathe when surrounded by
after damp, smoke or noxious fumes
of any kind, consists Of an air-tight
rubber bag containing a steele bottle
OF pure oxygen at a pressure of 100
liters, and metal protected glass bot
tie containing 25 per per cent So
luton of caustic soda. The oxygen
can be admitted by hand screw into
the bag and drawn into the mouth
through a rubber tube, the nose
being closed by clip. The turn
of another handscrew breaks the glass
bottle, allowing the caustic soda to
flow out and be absorbed by knitted
network in the bag to absorb the car
bonic acid exhaled, allowing the oxy-
gen to be rebreathed, the apparatus
being capable of furnishing oxygen
enough to last from thirty to ninety
minutes, as has been attested by nu-
merous experiments,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-25
Sweet Bags for ScentinG Linen.

Every self-respecting housewife
likes to have her table and house linen
smelling of sweet aromatic odors, so I
am giving a recipe for making these
scent bags economically. Take equal
quantities of powdered cloves, mace,
nutmeg and cinnamon. Powder the
dried leaves of mint, balm, southern
wood, ground ivy, laurel, sweet mar
jovam, hyssop and rosemary, so that
they form an equal weight with the
above. Then add half as much of
chips of cassia, juniper, sandalwood
and rosewood, also powdered root Of
angelica orris. The mixture will be
completed by quarter as much amber
girls and musk. All these things
should be we'll mixed and then put up
in little bags of sateen, which should
be placed between the clothes in the
clothes press.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-25
A DOCTORS STORY.
RY 3. ". NELL.

When N. D.was tackled to my name,
/ bowed at two shrines, my profession
and-my Angelina. Her name was
: not Angelina, but Ely wife being q
modest little Lady, desires she, shall
not be dragged before an inquisitive
public. Let. then, Angelina represent
the real woman. ..
OF course. l had a rival; name,
r.es-<Somers; age. twenty-six;
gsaeEa! Importance, STRIKING AMI hand
some; CHARACTER, very bad. -
e ereither my affection for this gentle
MAJ nor his affection for me would
/: have caused a confagration on any
river OF which I know. We dislik ed
each other heartily from the first.
Being much handsomer man than
myself, he might have been a dang> ~
Gus rival. However, he saved me al
trouble, Ee committed fcrge,y
which was discovered sooner than be
expected. He was arrested for the
ofepse, ttied and convicted. I was
one Of tae principal witnesses against
him. When the sentence was passe
upon him, he requested moments
conversation with me. I shall never
forget the look of hatred upon As
face rs he Missed out:
sYou lave ruined my love and my
life. Remember that, and fear mer'
I attached but little importance to
his threat. l thought it simply the
buster of self-defeated and disgraced
rival.
Shortly after, Angelina and I were
married, and for two years I heard
nothing OF, Somers. His sentence had
been a comparatively light one-a year
aud six months. After his discharge
from prison, however, I neither saw
nor head of him.
For SO yo3ng man, I had been
very successful as a physician, prin-
cipally due to my strict attention to
practice. No matter how late, OF dark
an. stormy, might be. the right, I
promptly attended to all summonses
stotkss bedside of suffering.
One. night. a little while before the
hour Of retiring, the doer-bell rang,
ssand shortly afterward a man entered
: 5he room where we were sit
ing. Ee was nos prepossessing. His
hair vas short and thick, and the
general cast OF his features yillainous.
iithout hesitation, i put son my
n ~.