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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17
LECTURE BY WIFE OF FREDERICK
DOUGLAS.

Mrs. Douglas is an English woman and
an eloquent speaker. For years she was
Nr. Douglass secretary, and in this way
as well as his being wife she is eualifedIto
speak of the great reforner as no one else
could.
The Race Question was never more
pressingly before the people than at
present 1t is to be hoped that large
audience will show general interest by
attendance on Friday evening. With the
death Of Parker Pillsbury the circle al
most closes which held the abolition
workers. Their effort has become our
achievements. bir. Booker T.LNashing
ton, to-day speaks for his people from "a
nr W point of view. 49,
The subject of the Convict Lease System
of the South is one replete with, interest.
aud one which appeals to ali thinkers and
Low ers Of humanity.
Miss Wiley, the very excellent organist
win give recital previous TO the lecture,
and ins quartette will also add to the
exercises OF the evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17
MISCELLANEOUS.
JUDGE FOR YOURSELF


Which is Better. Try an Experiment or
Something new is an experiment.
Must be proven to be as represented.
Be successful or you doubt it.
The statement ct manufacturer is
not convincing proof or merit.
But the endorsementsof al friend rs.
Now. supposing you had bad back,
A lame, weak or aching one,
Would you experiment on it?
You will read of many so-called cures.
But they come from far away places.
It's different when the endorsement
comes from home.
Easy to prove that it is SO.
Home endorsement is the proof that
backs every box of
Doan's Kidney Pills.
Read this case:
Mr.. R. w. Greeley, freight Conductor
of the Boston G. Maine r. R., who lives at
243 Bracket st. says: II suffered with
kidney complaint and as with many
other people it settled in my back. At
night it was terrible. could not lie on
either side for any length of time and in
shifting my position, it was almost I'M
bearable. In STOPPING over, straighten-
ing up or lifting, was always reminded
by a sharp singing twinge that the
plague was there. Some time last win
ter went to H. II. Hay g. Sons drug
store, at the junction of Free and Mid
die Streets and got Doan's Kidney Pills
which / noticed very highly recommend
ed. ] was lucky in my selection for they
removed the backache. / feel like
different man. The chance it gives a
man to sleep means great deal. Let
others affected like me try Doan's Kid
ney Pills and like me they will recon-
mend them.''
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by all
dealers. Price so cents. Mailed by
-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N, Us sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name DOAN'S and
take no substitute.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
lransfsrs hAse been reported:

These transfers have been reported:
BetseE +. BrigGon to Alvarado Brag
don, Tot of ifridgton, land in Otisfeld.
susie Il. Despeaux TO Oren T. Despeaux
both Of Brunswick, land with buiIdngl
"a Brunswick.
George Sweetsir to Lydia A. Ormsby
9th of Scarboro, land in Scar boro.
Thomas III. Knight "a Edward A. Ken
nard, 10th OF Wirdham, land in Gray.
Joseph q. Libby to George T. Edwards,
both of Deering, land in Deering, on New
douglass street
David E. Moulton of South Portland tc
Mrs. Lena V Elliott of Port land, fol
$50, land in Yarmouth.
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4rscnLLANEous.

MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED-We have
Az funds 10 invest In first mortgages at psf
cent interest," ON city and suburban real estate.
we make speciality Of collecting rents and the
general care OF property for Estates and others.
Apply real estate office, First National Bank
building, FREDERICK s. VAIL. ISL
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II the house Freemont place is newly fur
nished and opened tor a lodging hause; people
wan ting desirable rooms and pleasant nome.
please call; trAnsieRts accommodated. MhS.
MERRILL. 151
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accidentally Overheard.

Kirby, admire your wife. She is SO
eloquent in few words I"
How do you knowg'
..When you teid her you had brought
me up to dinner she said, Gracious good
ness Detroit Free Press.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

r lillian AWHILE, magnetic ciairvoyant,
- has taken rooms for the winter at 10 PORT
land street, few doors from Preble. where
she can be consulted daily on health business
or private family matters; all advice strlctiy
confidential and reliable 15-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

pOND OFFERING-W have 100000 Cieburne
ID Texas Water Company's 6s which IS good
investment. S3o,O09 already taken. Would
like to place balance this week. Close an OPP
ton and send your man there at our expense
CHAS, WARREN DAVIS, & n. S. GAhDl-
NER "a EXCHANGE street. III
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THOUSAND RINGS

To select from. Diamonds, Opals, Pearls,
Rubys and all other precious stones. Engage.
menf and wedding Rings q speciality. Largest
stock in the city. MCKINNEY, the Jeweler,
Monument Square. marl9du
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

mr.. ssmPs ough syrup will cure a cough
u. cold in one day. 1t is safe and always re-
iiahIe. Price % cents bottle.
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WEDDING RINGS.

w s. - LIN ~ EattS 49,
One hundred of them TO select from. All
styles, all weights. all prices in TO- IA and Is
KIT. Gold. Largest and best stock Of rings
in the city. A thousand OF them. MCKINNEY,
the Jeweler, Monument Square. iune7df
INOR SALE Handsome Queen Anne cottage
II at Wo0dfords. on high land best locality;
near street cars, church and school; cemented
cellar, sewer, Sebago, large rooms, perfect re-
pair, very central; only $500: good lot OF
land; only $500 down, balance easy rare
chance. DALTON s. CO., IS Exchange street.
oct13dH
EOR SALE-New house OF rooms, directly
on electric car line In Deering. only one
minute from three different electric lines. faces
west. high land, bath, plumbing two bay win
dows, very sunny. q superb home; Will be pa
pered and painted TO suit purchaser; price
81, 800; only $500 down. balance easy; ideal
home. DALTON G CO., IS Exchange street.
nor SALE-Elegant new mouse of rooms on
Deering Highlands Fleetwood ayenue)
near street cars; house Is finely finished In cy-
press and hard pine, papered throughout, open
plumbing, electric lights and bells, fireplace,
heated throughout, laundry, cement walk, in
fact model, modern home at 9 reasonable price
and on easy terms. DALTON q CO., 50 Ex-
change street.. oceAouu
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w ANTED-At once a young man as porter.
w FOSTER, AVERY & CO., the Besse
Syndicate Outfitters. 12-l
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BOSTON RENTING AGENCY,
l64a fremont Street.

BOARDING, LODGING, IS rooms, well fur
- nished. good location, house full Of good
Donrders; sickness cause of sale; investigation
WI, WY prove this is a great bargain: part cash,
ION RENTING AGENCY. l64a fremont st.
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WANTED-A farmer and his wife to ill
w positions at the Truant School Oakdale,
Mass. Man m st under stand farming in all its
branches. Wife to be a good cook. No chill
dren. Salary first year $500 and home. F. L.
JOHNSON, Oakda1e. Mass. 12-1
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dor SALE-New house, corner of Deering
Il avenue and William street. opposite FEES
tects plans. built by the day and modern in
every way; has convenieDces such as laundry
fireplace hot water heat. hard wood floors,
LOT is 70 feet wide on Desiring avenue; price and
terms to suit purchaser. DALTON B. CO., IS
Exchange street. oct1 3dtf
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WANTED-A position by young man who is
W willing to work; has business education
and will furnish best of references in regard to
character and ability. Address W., No 292
Congress st., city. ISL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

WANTED-A position by registered phar-
w macist in Maine and New Hampshire as
prescription clerk. City preferred Reference
Al. Address .'JERVINE," So Carleton St.,
City. al
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WANTED-A situation as WORKING house.
W keeper or to do any kind of housework or
sewing. Address HOUSEKEEPER, boz IS,
Fairbanks. Me. ISL
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PUBLISHED BIZ SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
IF SINNERS ENTICE THEE.
BY WILLIAM LIE QUEUX,

epney ona "A
"Whoso Findeha AfeS &C.. CO
cor1zp11.IIrE1l nYW QUEUX
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WANTED.

Situation by young man who Understands na,e N@s
wears experience. Graduate of tsray's FORT
land Business College. Good references FUR
nished. Address CHAS. +. ALLEN. SKow-
hegan. Maine. OctTooWs
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WANTED-On or before January 1st, 8
w young man who has had successful ex
perence as a teacher in the Public Schools as
assistant superintendent IN the Truant School
at Oakdale' f. L. JOHNSON, Oakdale, Mass
12-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17
High Grade Farm
Fob SALE.

Einelv located in one of the most thriving
towns IN state. 40 miles from Boston, mile to
depots on lines Of railroad also to churches
and schools, large and eommodious buildings.
spring water, farm in high state of cultivation
cutting 10 tons of hay by machines, large apple
orchards; fine chance for practical farmer or
rentleman wishing first class residential
farm. Sold to close estate of late owner For
particulars aud photograph address F. Il. B.,
a11 fremont st. nOy9-i1-1S 3ts
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ITO LET-Lower rent rooms and bath, hot
and cold water, furnace heat open fires.
sun all day. very pleasant and convenient,
newly painted and In good repair. at 15 Beckett
street. l.. H. TOBIE. 12-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

WANTED-A capable girl for general house
~ work In family of three. Apply at "a Dow
St, Tuesday after o'clock. 1871
WANTED More hands on our sewing ma
" chimes, where good pay can be earned,
and constant employment be guaranteed.
KING MANUFACTURING CO., manufac-
turers of ladies' muslin underwear, No. las
Middle street. H.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

WANTED-Case of had health that R-I-P-A-N-S
will not benefit Send cents to kipaus Chsxnical
Co., New York. for 10 samples and 600 testimonials
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

WANTED-F0r different cities and suburbs
w Of 100 900 population and upwards, pract-
cal men OF large experience in house painting
possessing good business qualifications, TO make
known to property owners, painters and large
N. Marine White Paint over paste form lead.
Apply with references to BILLINGS. KING
g. CO., 43S Pearl St., New York. nov7dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17
WIT ANo WISDOM.
Those Haughty cubans.

Having successfully stormed the Amer
lean sandwich wagons, the naughty Gu
bans are now preparing for a fierce assault
on the offices made vacant by the other
fellows surrender Denver Times
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

ITO LET-Furnished front room in private
family, suitable for two gentlemen, at very
reasonable price, references required, i02 Green
ST., ring right hand DELL III :
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TOILET.

Forty wor6s inserted under this hea<
one week for 25 cents. cash in sdvance.
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ITO RENT-Two nice rents west end OF city,
i location will please you. six rooms each,
Sebago water. cemented cellars. furnace heat.
in good repair always occupied by first class
tenants; right parties will find no fault with
price. CHAS. WARREN DAVIS, No. IS Ex-
change street. III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

(rOAL AND TEAMING business few miles
- from Boston; only one in manufacturing
town lease OF land from r. r. for coal dumrs
harnesses, stock, moving wagon, etc. did
ABOUT $500 in team1ng last year. BOSTON
RENTING AGENCY, 164a Tt emont st. AL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

WE WILL BUY household goods or store
" fixtures of any description. or will receive
the same az our auction rooms for sale on COM
mission. GOSS & WILSON, Auctioneers. IS
Free St. e.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

IA ONEY LOANED on first and second mort
AH cages. real estate, life insurance policies,
notes, bonds and good. collateral security.
Notes discounted; rate OF interest per cent u, q
p. CARR. room 5, second floor, Oxford Build
ing f2b Middle street. l9-4
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MARRY ME-, NELLIE.

And Will buy you such q pretty Ring ct
McKenney's, a Thousand solid gold Rings,
Diamonds, Opal Pearls, RubIes, Emeralds and
all other precious stones Engagement and
Wedding Rings a specially. Largest stock in
city. MCKINNEY. The Jeweler. Monument
Square. mar22dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

WANTED Financial Partner to act as treas
pcration. with an established and growing
trade; capital required from $4,000 to $4,000
Address for consultation or correspondence,
box 1914 Portland Me. 1911
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ITO LET-Upper tenement, 6 rooms. s12 Con
gress street, s18 90; upper tenement No. 5
Laurel street. rooms, $500: lower tenement,
80 Salem street, $780, Inquire A. c. LIBBY
3 Co.. AZ IL Exchange street. III
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ITO LET-At Patterson's, 50 Myrtle street
first house below City Hall, room suit
able for two gentlemen or man and wife, witt
board. III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

w HOLESALE TEAM. small wares and sta
" tionery lis a good paying business routes
we'll established; present owner about to enter
another business, needs the money so will sac
ritice this week; for active man with some CAPT
tai it is good opening. BOSTON RENTING
AGENCY. 164a fremont st. AL
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FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET-Large front
back room; all nicely furnished, fu mace heat
gas with bath room aud hot and cold water on
same floor; centrally locate eIectrics pass the
door. Inquire at 1923 SPRING ST. 161
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ShOCEkY AND BAKERY doing good bust
place is great bargain II taken at once: a low
price VIII be made as owner wishes to attend
other on business BOSTON RENTING AGEN-
CY, 164a fremont st. III
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ITO LET-A modern geDteel fiat of rooms,
bath, laundry, steam heat, etc., on Spruce
ST.. near Emery; $500 per month. II taken at
once, rent to begin 80 days later. Apply to
: r. PROCTOR, Exchange st. III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

TOR RENT-Modern fiat 6 rooms all on one
floor, with separate front door, furnace
heat. cemented cellar, large pantry, closets,
etc.. in first class condition, located at 66 Smith
street, rent very moderate. Par ticulars, Real
Estate Office, First National Bank BUILDING
FREDERICK 8. VAIL. Ie-l
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no LET Extremely desirable upper rent at
= 10 Pine street, between Emery and
Thomas streets; hot water heating; eight
rooms price very reasonable. Also lower rent
at 100 Franklin street, $500 o month. Also
lower rent at 1912 Congress street, $1,000 f.
L. JERKS, 1896 Congress street. ISL
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UNCH ROOM or restaurant; for an active.
moderate; fine location for business: good
class of customers: will pay you to inysstigate
at onoe BOSTON RENTING AGENCY. i64a
fremont st. MeI
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ITO LET-Lower tenement, rooms. bath. hot
4 water heat, all modern i'm provements de-
sirable location. low occupied by owner, re-
Gently furnished. will sell the bulky furnish
ings; an exceptional opportunity for small
family starting in housekeeping; references re-
quired rent $1,000 Address B. B.. Box 1857.
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FIRST CLASS DRUG STORE, corner loea-
lon rent low: doing fine business; own
Ell !1st ded; store must be sold to settle affairs
wonlu pc cheap at $500, for quick sale will
ira aks Price $500; don't lose this chance BOS-
TON RENTING AGENCY, I64a fremont St.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

VARIETY STORE ON main thoroughfare
cigars. tobacco, snuff, tonic. stationery
confectionery, etc; 8 rooms connected; rent
very low; small lines of electrics pass the door
noiother store of kind near for quick sale price
VIII be low. BOSTON RENTING AGENCY,
1914 fremont st. III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

WANTED-An persons in want Of trunks
~ and bags to call on E. D. REYNOLDS,
b63 Congress street. one door above ShaW's
grocery store, as we manufacture our goods
and can therefore give bottom prices.
Trunks repaired. Open evenings. We frame
pictures 11-3
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ITO LET-Detached house No. 696 Congress
1 st.. Longfellow So. II rooms ana bath.
good heating apparatus, fine location for a
doctor. or house to let rooms Inquire Of
HENRY S. TRICKEY, 121 Exchange st. Ill
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Observation-Disclosures
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

ViENEMENTS-De Desirable tenements of 8
and rooms, centrally located; price SIC
and $11 per month. j. G. WOODMAN, SO Ex.
change street. 12-1
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ITO LET-A single detached house of rooms,
Il bath with hot water; house all newly
papered. finished In natural wood; also small
stable with this house for one horse. 116 Sher-
man st. Apply to ESW0RTHY BOOK
STORE, so Exchange St, 1871
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TO LET-Nov. l. Lower tenement OF house
u No. 1919 Spring St, entirely separate, seven
rooms besides halls and bath, first class con-
diti0n, steam heat Inquire at "A Deering St.,
morning. noon or night. oct25u
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SPOT cASH-oLp GOLD.

We give you the highest price for Old Gold as
we use it for making rings. MCKINNEY the
Joweler Monument Square. oct27dtf
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ITO LET-Furnished front room at 217 Cum
4 berland street. Steam heat, gas and bath.
References requ red. 12-l
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WANTED-A few more pupils on the plan,
w or banjo; the very best methods at q low
price for short time only; lend banios sen(
postal. GEORGE A. LIBBY, No. Woodford
st, W0odf0rds. III
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HP-TO-DATE Astrologer and Seer-Life's
u mysteries, business prospects, personal
love and ali the affairs Of life truthfully re-
yealed. only 2oc.; one question answer for iO 10
sex. PROF. c. MAC. Dandy. N. Y. B. iO2.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

TOR SALE-Edisoa's standard monographs,
II latest models. with recorder, reproduoer
and records complete. This is the best low
priced machine ON the market. Send for list
OF records. Can furnish records for any ma
chine. BAILEYS GUN STORE, 263 Middle
street. I'll
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Srsble on Preble street. three
milkman or expressman to own. Keep your
own horse and save half the exnense. Must
sell. BRADLEY &SMALL, IS Preble street.
I'll
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WANTED-Horses to board; viii feed best oil
w hay and grain. best of care, box stall il
wished. Price $500 per month. Apply al
McCAUHJsANDS, 416 Congress St. 151
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"You liei' thu Prince cried indignant
ly. ''TheIe is no proof
"Listsp ~ Mariette retorted in fiery,
harsh tone, gazing at him steadily.
Listen while recall to your memory the
events ofsthat fateful night. In my in
quiries traced your progress step by step
and every movement is entirely plain to
me. You went to England with solely
one object in view, namely, to get rid of
Nelly Bridson, the woman who could con-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

WANTED-T am now ready to buy all kinds
w OF cast of ladies', gents and children's
clothing. paw more than any purchaser IN
the CITY. send letters to MR. or MRS. DE
'GROOT. IS Middle Sc. nov1-2w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

WANTKD-To board an elderly or invalid
w lady or gentleman who requires care
Sunny house, heat and bath. References
given and required. Address e., care Of this
Office. 14-1
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FOR SALE-First class Investment 10 mod
ern built house for two families, with steam
heat throughout and all modern conyeniences;
will be sold at a great sacrifice; located on
cumberland street, west of High. W. II.
WALDnUN & CO., $50 Middle street. 1911
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SWerd. tsAnd / kept it.
.You did9 Why thought you were
prevented. -
ss I was, but arrived there late. I'm
there and in the twilight waited in the
gateway leading to the meadow, the very
spot where Marietta and Nelly had been
standing an hour before. While there the
high wind blew my hair about and sew.
eral of the pins fell out. l picked them
up, all save one-the one you discovered.
1T was yoursl'' he cried dismayed.
Yes, mine, she replied. waited
there alone about ten minutes, then
passed beneath the railway bridge and
there saw straight before me, little way
beyond, Nelly lying beside her machine.
We had quarrelled earlier in the day over
a trihing matter and she had uttered some
rather insulting words; therefore, believ-
ing that she had merely had fall and
would recover in a few minutes, left her
lying where she was. saw no blood,
and never dreamt that she was dead. A
her throat was the brooch Charles Hol-
royde had given her, an ornament upon
which shs set great store. Suddenly the
temptation to take it from her came over
me, and / bent and Snatched 1t Oh. Al
that moment you had already discovered
the crime, and gone for assistance. 1t
was my intention to keep the brooch, SO
that she might believe it had been stolen.
Judge my horror when few hours later
l knew the CHASTITY truth, while in my
possession there remained the missing
brooch about which the papers afterwards
made SO many comments. Again, the
hairpin you discovered being one of mine
was still another fact which caused me
the greatest terror, lest the police should
ascertain from whose hair the pin had
fallen. In order to make it appear that
I had not been to Cross Lane I that night
wrote letter to you regretting that
was prevented from meeting you, AMI
early next morning tore it into fragments
and cast it at the roadside where it was