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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01

For some time 1t has been the habit
at New York weddings to pay the
bridesmaids with jinglng coin
"Bridesmaidship" in this way becomes
business. At one wedding the e
were no less than fifteen bridesmaids.
who were all punctually paid. Besides
the beautiful toilets, given by the
brides father, they each received $50
for appearing in the wedding train
There are young ladies who accept as
much as $1O0 for their "office of hon.
or"
One woman who is much sought aft
er for her beauty, has appeared as
bridesmaid at more than two hundred
weddings, and has in a short time
amassed quite little fortune, besides
many costly presents she received.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01
THE PHILIPPINE CHARACTER
Brave, Inconstant and Chatting Under
ReAtrnint.

After years Of study of the native
character the writer has come to the
conclusion that the Philippine Islander
IS very matter of fact He is not un-
willing, but unable, conscientiously, to
accept an abstract theory. Christianity
with its mysteries, has therefore no ef-
feet on his character, but he becomes
accustomed to do that which his fore
fathers were coerced to do, namely, to
accept the outward and visible signs
without being imbued by the inward
and spiritual grace. The mere discip-
hne-the fact that, nolens volens, they
must at given hour on a given day
appear dressed in their best and attend
the church and lin the case of head
men) go to the monks residence to
kiss hands"-has certainly had the
effect of tanning the masses into order
ly beings.
Yet restraint of any kind is repug-
nant to him. He likes to be as free as
a bird, but he is of a plant nature, and
easily managed with just treatment.
He is extremely sensitive to injustice.
If he knows in his own mind that he
has done wrong he will submit to
thrashing without any thought of TAX
ing revenge. If he were punished out
of mere caprice, or with palpable in
Justice, he would always have lurk-
ing desire to give quid pro quo. Ee
has an innate contempt for towards,
hence his disdain for Chinese but will
follow a brave leader anywhere and
will never be the first to yield to hun
ger, fatigue or possible chances Of
death. He takes every trouble with
profound resignation; he promises ev-
erything and performs little; his word
is not worth a straw, and he does not
feel that lying is a sin. He is incon-
slant in the extreme and loyal so long
as it suits him, but as subject he can
be easily moulded into any fashion
which just, honest and merciful gov
ernment would wish.-Contemporary
Review
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01
Penny for IA Priceless Book.

workingman purchased for penny
an aged looking volume, bearing date
of 1910. The man tried to read it, but
threw up the attempt apparently in
disgust, and the volume was relegated
10 the cupboard. A friend of his hap
pened to see the book and took 1t to
the British Museum authorities, who
promptly made an offer of ninety
pounds-the highest sum the librarian
is allowed to expend without a special
vote of the trustees. Had the man
known what he was about he would
have stood out for more, as the au-
thorities would have paid almost any
price rather than allow the volume to
slip through their fingers. 1t was, In
fact, the first book printed by Guten
berg, and was therefore almost price,
iess.-London Tit-BNs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01
The Evolution of the Hog.

Secretary Coburn, of the Kansas
State Board of Agriculture, begins his
latest work, "The Hog in America, y
with these words: From the repul-
sive and prescribed nuisance of an
tiquity, tolerated but despised, under
the ban of many religions, descended
through the savages predatory hordes
of Old World jungle, and forests,
the hog has become not only amena-
Bile to civilization, but under the mol
lifying influences of Indian corn, and
surroundings salubrious and peaceful,
he is in America a debt payer, a
mortgage remover, promoter of pro-
gress and buttress of prosperity"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01
FORGOT TO TAKE HIS BRIDE.
True Story of an Absent-Minded Mans
Wedding Day.

Wedding Day.
Here is true story of an absent
minded man to whom it "came handy
to forget. Said one of his friends: Il
could sit right here on this nail keg
from now till the Connecticut river
turns round and runs up stream an
tell you about the different things
know Hank forgot, first an last; but
I'll only Isention oEe instance, an that
happened at the time Hank got mar
ried.
You see, Hank knew his failin' as
well as anybody, an he was mortal
afraid he would forgit about givin' the
minister his fee, SO he KEEP his mind
glued right to that. an completely for
got everything else.
''l1e was to be married in the evenin'
at the parsonage, an when he went
round there, all by himAlf, at the ap-
P'inted time an meandered into the
parlor an told the dominic to go ahead
With the splicin', the good man looked
up, sort O puzzled and surprised like
an said:
"'Haven't you-cr-forgotten suth-
in, Mr.. IiobbsT
"'No,' said Hank, still thinliin of
the fee. I've got il right here in my
vest pocket. Might as well pay you
now as any time
"'Why, bless you, my friend.
wasn't thinkin' of the fee,' said the
parson. Time enough for that
after | earn it! but-ep-noticed you'd
forgotten the bride, an
by jimminy" says Hank, glancin'
round, so l have. Mighty glad you
spoke of it! was almost sure I'd for
gotten somethin', but I couldn't think
what it was
''He grabbed his hat and went off on
jump after his intended He got
back before the dominic closed up the
parsonage for the night, but it was n
close shave, an when the story got out
twas long while afore folks quit
askin' Hank If he'd forgot anything
ately."-Ilarper's Magazine.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01
ANOTHER HISTORIC STORY COM


The Famous Circle In Chillion Cas- lie Is
Not Anth"nii".
Another familiar legend has been
relegatel TO the limbo of the untrue.
and 1t is question if there will be
anything left for the next generation
to pin It's faith to. This time it is the
prisoner Of Chillon." beloved of and
quoted by every school girl. In the
cell where the prisoner languished
so long there was shown n circle wor
in the stones by his feet in walking
round and round pillar to which he
was chained. NJ. Vuillet, one of the
members of the grand council of Vaud
was Mortified to find that in rcpavihg
the cell, "Chemin dc Bonivard," one Of
the souvenirs and attractions of the
country had disappeared. He brought
the matter before the council, and was
chagrined to learn that the famous
track had not been made by the cap
tive whom Byron had made famous
but had been indUstriously scraped BY
successive keepers ut Chillon, who,
for exhibiting it had received large
pour hOircs from sympathetic and SEN
timcntal tourists Critic.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01
REGISTERS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all legatees, credi-
tors and other persons interested in the estates
OF the respective decedentS and minors that the
following administrators, executors guardians,
accounts have been filed in the office of the
Register OF Columbia county, and will be pre-
sented for confirmation and allowance in the
Orphans Court TO be held in Bloomsbury, Mon
day, December 5'h, 1s9S, at = o'clock p m., OF
said day.
No. /. First and final account OF Frank L.
Freas, Executor OF the estate OF Elizabeth Fow-
Ter. deceased late OF Scott township.
No. 2. First and final account OF John E.
Evans, administrator OF Clarinda Evans, de
ceased. c. b. ENT,
Register and Recorder,
Registers Officc
Bloomsbury Pa, Nov. 10th. 1892.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the following aC-
count has been filed in the Court or Common
Pleas OF Columbia County, Penna and Will be
presented to the said Court on the first Monday
OF December A d. 1893, and confirmed nisi, and
unless exceptions are filed within four days
thereafter. will be confirmed absolute:
l. Account Of Joseph W. Reese, committee OF
Emily X. Gilbert, lunatic, now deceased.
w. Ii. HENRTE,
Bloomsbury, Pa, Nov 10, 1898 Prothy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01
AUDITORS NOTICE.

ESTATE OF MATTHIAS wHITENIGHT, LATE OF
HEMLoCK TOWNSHIP, DECEASED.
The undersigned Auditor, appointed by the
Orphans Court OF Columbia county, Pa, to
distribute money in hands OF executors, will
sit, AT The office OF 7. J. vanderslice, Esq in
Bloomsbury. "a, on THURSDAY, Dec LIST, 1898 at 10
O'Clock a. M, TO attend TO the duties OF his ap-
pointment, when and where all parties inter-
ested In said estate must appear, or be forever
debarred from coming in on said fund.
ll-2i-ta w. ii. RHAWN, Auditor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01
When you want to look on the
bright side of things, use
SA POI 10

PILL-PRICE-The days of IS cents
box for pills are numbered. DIR. Ag-
news Liver pills at ten cents vial are
surer, safer and pleasanter to take,
Cure Constipation, Sick and Nervous
Headaches, Dizziness, Lassitude,
Heartburn, Dyspepsia, Loss of Appe-
tite and all other troubles arising from
their dlsorder-64.
Sold by c. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNER
SHIP.

Notice is hereby given that the partnership
Heddens, OF Bloomsbury, under the firm name
OF Blue & Heddens, was dissolved this day by
mutual consent All debts owing to the said
partnership are to be received BY said p. b.
Heddeus, and all demands on the said partner
ship are to be presented TO the said p. b. He'd
denS for payment.
j. BLUE,
PB HEDDENS.
Bloomsbury, Pa, Nov. 49, 1898 3t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01
us football a gamer" asked the for

IS IOOIUdII Il BdIlIt! d5keu tne fOr-
eigner.
Dunno" was the reply, but foot
ballers are. When a man breaks both
his legs and dislocates his spine and
th>7 won't 60 off the Held until the
play is over. you bet he's game. Yes,
sir."-Pick Me Up.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01

WIDOWS APPRAlSEMENTS.
The following Widows Appraisements will be
County on the first Monday OF December, A. d..
1898, and confirmed ntsi, and unless exceptions
are filed within four days thereafter, will be
confirmed absolute.
Estate OF d. +. Edgar, late of Bloomsbury.
Personally $780,
Estate OF Samuel II Sitter, deco, late of
Center township. Personally s6l.50 Realty
S22S.5O.
Estate of Jonathan II. Gordner, late OF the
Borough OF Berwick. Personality S27l.50.
w. n. HENRIE,
Clerk OF Orphans Court.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01
CHRISTIAN F. KNAPP,
FIRE INSURANCE.,
I.OOMcRITPC pa

O1NO,
Home, of N. Y; Merchants of Newark,
N. j.; Clinton, N. Y; Peoples, N.Y.; Read.
ing, Pa German American ms Co, New
York; Greenwich Insurance Co., New York,
Jersey City Fire Ins. Co., Jersey City, n. ].
These old corporations are we'll seasoned
by age and fire tested, and have never res
had loss settled by any court of law. Theiz
assets are all invested in solid securities, and
liable to the hazard of FIRE only.
Losses promptly and honestly adjusted and
paid as soon as determined, by Christian y.
Knapp, Special Agent and Adjuster, BlooAE.
burg, Pa.
The people of Columbia county shouIa
patronize the agency where losses, if any,
are settled and paid by one of their ows
citizens.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
CHAPTER III.

YOUR GOOD SOCIETY Is L DECEIT"
Miss Hastings had been prepared TO see q
holden, an awkward. unhedged schoolgirl.
one who. never having seen much of good
society, had none OF the little graces and
charms that distinguish young ladies. She
had expected to see a tall, gaunt girl, with
red hands, and a general air OF not knowing
what to do with herself-that was the idea
she had formed. She gazed in wonder ut the
reality-a magnificent 1gure-a girl whose
grand, pale, ~statuesque beauty was some
thing that could never be forgotten. There
was nothing OF the boarding school young
lady abont her; no acquired graces She was
simply magniicent-no other word could de
scribe her. Miss Hastings as she looked at
her. thought involuntarily Of the graceful
lines, the beautiful curves. the grand, free
grace of the world-renowned Diana of the
Louvre; there was the anne arched. graceful
neck, the anne royal symmetry. the same
harmony OF ontline.
In one OF the most ce.e5rated art galleries
~ Rome uns HnfnEs1snRnterc0 b mrse
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

The Salzer Seed Co. want suitable
names for their 17-inch long corr and
White Dat prodigy. You can win this
s400 easily. Catalogue tells all about it.
Seed potatoes only $3.50 a barrel.
Send This Notice and 10 Cts. in Stamps
10 John A. Salzer Seed Co, Lacrosse,
Wis, and get free their great seed cata.
logue and eleven new farm seed sam.
pies. including above corn and oats.
positively worth $40. 10 get a start. en-.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
Architrcts of Enta-

All are architects Of fate.
Working IN these walls Of Time;
Some with massive deed and great.
Some with ornaments Of rhyme.
Nothing useless is or low,
Each thing in It's place Is best;
ANA what seems but idle show
Strengthens and supports the rest.
For the structure that we raise
Time IS with materials filed,
our todays and yesterdays
Are the blocks E-!;h which Ne build
Build today. then strong and sure.
with a firm and ample base
y ascending and secure
Snail tomorrow find It's place
-LguvfaY0U
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

The Salzer Seed Co. want suitable
names for their 17-inch long corn and
White Oat prodigy. You can win this
s400 easily. Catalogue tells all about d.
Seed potatoes only Sl.JO a barrel.
Send This Notice and 10 CITE. in stamps
% John a. SalZer Seed Co, Lacrosse,
Wis. and get free their great seed cata.
logue and eleven new farm seed sam
pies, including above corn and oats.
II was Minister DE LOme's pen ant
not his horse that slipped.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

Il fear our new bookkeeper is not SO
steady as he ought to be" said the en-
Tor partner.
Don't know about that" replied the
Junior partner. ~He was out with q
party OF TVS last night and when the ses-
sion was over he was the only n that
| didn't wobble n bit"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

The general appraisers OF goods nassir,
through the Custom House nave made
several decisions lately which. until
passed upaen by the secretary OF the
treasury, Will hold good But while there
stapiilty IN that quarter. no system
iailing In strength can be prooerly sus.
.alned without the aid Of Hostetter's
Bitters. a genial tonic and rem
coy TOT malaria, rheumatism, dyspepsia.
constipation and biliousness.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

The general appraisers Of goods nssei,,
through The Custom House have msd4
several decisions lately which. un+I
passed upaOu by the secretary Of IN
treasury. viii hold good. But while there
y staDllity IN that quarter. 10 system
railing in strength can BE- grousrly sus.
famed without the aid Of Hqstctter G
stomach Bitters. a genial tonic and rem.
cay Tor malaria, rheumatism. dyspepsia
constipation and bui0usness.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

sWhen err man is terrible anxious ter
glib something away said Uncle Eeen,
shit am er sho sign dat IL amt much
count Dis plies ter advice same q
Uything vfsc. - Washington Sfuf.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
II Keen. the Ecet Marm and Div

And is the only cure for CnlUialus.
Frost Bites, Damp, Sweating Feet.
Corns aud Bunious. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease. a powder 10 he shaken into
the shoes. At all druggists md shoe
stores, 25c. Sample SEN FREE. Ad.
dress Allen :. 0lmsfcd LEROY. y. \
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

Coming from Australia. where the
Thermometer stands at 100 degrees in
the sun, Bob Iit2,immons could barJ-
~ help being the warm thing
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
IL Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry

And Is the only cure for ChilblaIns.
Frost Bites. Damp. Sweating Feet.
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease. n powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Sample sen FREE. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmstad. LEROY. ~. Y.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

Foot ball by electric light is played
every night in Philadelphia By the
Hot Tamales," and the Warm Propo-
~sitions," rival eleyens of skill and color.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

a Minnesota college girl who par.
ticipated in a pillow fight was beaten
into Inconsistencies. She was eyi.
IDENTIFY completely downed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

Foot ball by electric light is played
every night in Philadelphia by the
Hot Tamales," and the Warm Propo-
%sitions, rival elevens of skill and color.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

Coming from Australia. where the
thermometer stands at 100 degrees i'm
the sun, Bob Fitzsimmons could hard
~ help being the warm thing"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

Master John \. Logan has achieved
success in a new role. lie hiss conduct
ed a horse show with a deficit Of SD
600.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

\ Minnesota college girl who p7r.
tcipated in a pillow fight was beaten
INTO Inconsistencies. She was evi-
aeutiy completely downed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

\ column Of feminine gossip in an
eastern paper is headed, scraps About
Women IL ought never 20 lack for
material.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

a column of feminine gossip in an
eastern paper is headed, Scraps About
Women" IL ought never to lack for
material.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

srnAneltyCu--. NO dts or nervcusuax re,
'''O LF1 days Use ~ Dr. Knee Great Ssrv.
storvr send Tor FRIE 80. 90 trial bot.. "a and 800.
an l. d ALiHE La ~ .rh Street PLlladslpcm, Pa
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26


Both the method and results when
Syrupo of Figsi is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects. prepared only from the most
healthyand observation-disclosures, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA w syrup CO.
SAY FRANCISCO. oAL.
LOUISVILLE, ~. NEW Y09k, N.Y.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

Master John A. Logan has achieved
success in a new role. He has conduct
ed a horse show with a deficit of S22.-
900.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

SJTS permanently Cured. No n,s or neryou.nes. .,,.-
s''S nr~t days use % Dr. Kiine'v Great Neyys D.
,tofsf send for FREE es. 0o trial hottie and tr,a,i.
Dh-H III. KLINE, Ltd. sl Arch Street. PhlAdelphia pa
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

~exiftence Of 8lenns sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye. black or brown. SOC.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

1t was Minister de Lome's pen and
not his horse hat slipped.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

All are architects OF fate,
Working In these walls OF Time: n
Some with massive deed and great.
Some with ornaments OF rhyme.
Nothing useless is or low. 2
Each thing in Its place is best:
And what seems but idle show
strengthens and supports the rest.
For the structure that we raise
Time Is with materials filled:
Our todays and yesterdays
Are the blocks with which we build.
Build today, then strong and sure
with n firm and ample base:
And ascending and secure
small tomorrow find It's place.
-Longfellow.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

I never used so quick a cure as Piso's
Cure for Consumption.-J. Il. Palmer. Box
III. Seattle. Wash. November 3, 1895.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

Those whose co~mpleuonI are poor may reioico In The
eXistencs % olsnnB sulphur soar.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye. black or brown. -Uc
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
s4oo FOR NEW NAMEsl

Shrouds and women's dresses have
no pockets.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
$500 FOR NEW MANIFEST

Shrouds and women's dresses have
no pockets.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

There was another inpatient murmnr.
Il wish You 10 understand, Pauline" he
resumed after a short pause, that / shall sx-
pect you to render the most implicit obedi-
eilce TO Miss Hastings-to follow whatever
rules She MA lay down for YOU, 10 attend TO
your studies As she directs them, 70 pay the
greatest heed 10 all her corrections. IN copy
her style, 10 Initiate her manners, to"
II hate herr was the impetuous outburst
81 would sooner be a beggar all my life than
submit to such restraint"
Very well" returned Sir Oswald. calmly.
Il know that arguing with you is time lost.
The choice lies with yourself. If you decide
TO do as | wish-to study 10 become q lady IN
the truest sense OF the word-if you will dit
yourself for the position. You shall be hsiress
OF Darrell Court; If motif you persist In
your present unlady-like, unresned, Bohe-
milan manner. l shall leave the whole prop
erty 10 some one else. | tell you the plain
truth without any disguise"
Il do not want Darrell Court T. she cried,
p~assionately; at u a prison 70 me!'
II excuse you" rejoined Sir Oswald, cold
ly; you are excited, and SO not answersbie
for what you say"
Uncle" said the girl, do you see that
beautiful singing bird there, giving voice 10
such glorious melody? Do you think you
could catch it and put IT ina cagey"
Il have no doubt that | could" replied Sir
Oswald.
But, If you did" she persisted; ''eyen
suppose you could make it forget It's own
wild melodies. could you teach II 10 sing
formally by note and at your will"
II neve- have supposed anything of the
kind" said Sir Oswald. You are possessed
OF far too much OF that kind of nonsense.
The young ladies Of the present day. proper.
ly educated girls. do not talk in that way.r
Il can easily believe it," she returned, bit
terly.
''Miss Hastings is in the library" said Sin
Oswald, as they entered the house. II hope
to see you receive her kindly. Put away that
frown, Pauline, and smile If you can. Re.
member, it is Characteristic Of the barrels to
be gracious to strangers"
With these words Sir Oswald opened the
library door, and holding his nIece's hand,
entered the room. Miss Hastings rose to re-
ceive them. He led Pauline 10 her, and in
the kindest manner possible introduced them
TO each other.
II will leave you together" he said. Pau
line will show you your rooms, Miss Hast
ings; and l hope that you will soon feel hap
py, and quite at home with u.s."
Sir Oswald quilted the library, leaving the
two ladies looking in silence at each other.