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By Author Of "Hetty," Etc.

muff she carried and took out letter.
IL feared should not see him. Will
you give him this?" she said and there
was just a touch of embarrassment in
her manner as l took the letter from
her. You won't forget it, she be
sought me, with a note OF anxiety in
her clear, sweet voice.
Il am not likely TO forget, | said.
minute later Meg and were alone
again. and Meg. too. was rising to go.
kitty do You pride yourself on your
manners as youthful hostess" she
asked.
No. not at ALL
That's a good thing" she said.
Il dare say ! was rude" | admitted
Independently.
oh, don't feel doubtful about it.
dear-yOu needn't! You were an icicle
an iceberg-the polar regions, I'm
going, dear. Goodnight"
Goodnight" ! said
Meg was gone. The fire was nov
burning low; the lamp. with its big
red shade. made a circle OF light in the
distant corner all the rest OF the room
was dim. sat in my low chair beside
the fire and waited for John TO come.
He came al last. He stopped to hang
up bis hat and great-coat in the hall,
then came briskly toward the draw
ing-rOom.
Kitty, All in the dark" he ex-
claimed. as he opened the door. He
came across the room, bent down and
kissed me, then stood before the fire,
holding out his hands to warm them.
John" | said in my coolest, most
steady tone. determined TO speak quite
carelessly. there is letter for you
from Madame Arnaud. Here it is
He took it eagerly. ! opened a book
and pretended TO be deeply absorbed
in it, John carried his letter across
the room toward the lamp.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
HAPPIER XII

Seven o'clock. eight o'clock, nine
o'clock struck. The fire had burnt
lower. and at last had gone out; the
room had grown cold. Still | sat in
the same attitude-my head bowed
down upon my hands-ard tried to
think calmly of the future that lay be
fore me-tried and failed. was SO
young,-I had so many years to live.
that thought was too pitiful; it made
me cry anew, And as long as | live
Johns life must be bondage; he had
married me for kindness sake. but
perhaps he had never realized before
hand how little | should have in com
mon with him. how young | was, how
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22

speeches charming. graceful and full
OF meaning.
u want You and John to come To
the theater with me one day next
week she said. Miss Co:tield has
promised TO come too. You must tell
ne which day will be most conven-
lent
Thank you: any day | replied
coldly. 1 could not accept the invita-
ton with the graciousness that was
BETTING.
| was grateful to Meg for breaking
In and taking upon herself the onus OF
the conversation. She talked nonsense
eloquently for the next ten minutes.
and never left pause.
DO Won know what | meant 10 say
10 YOU when ] came this evening"?
said Madame Armand at length. turn
| ing away from Meg and smiling at me.
II meant to scold you. Why do you
never come to see us?"
Il do come, Madame Arnaud-yery
often"
Not very often. she returned re-
| proachfully Never unless we send n
! formal invitation to YOU"
Kitty has given up the world" in
| terjected Meg. She devotes herself
10 planning unexpected mutton chops
for John. airing his newspapers. and
putting his slippers down to warm.
Madame Arnaud. looking earnestly
at me, paid no heed to Megs explana-
tions.
We want to know you, she contin =
ued. "You won't let us know YOU
Madame Arnaud, broke in Meg. ir-
repressibly. Kitty is very dull when
| known. I've known her for seventeen
| years, and can speak with authority.
/ ! wish you'd want to know me instead
! | should be most grateful would
come TO see You frequently. and never
wait for formal invitations. | like
coming to see people who live in big
houses, with plenty of servants. and
! plenty of easy chairs. and, hot-house
| flowers, and grapes and peaches out of
season. and a brougham to drive in
the park in. and a man in livery to
will come and see you every day if you
like. I'm nicer than Kitty am. in
deed"
Meg had succeeded. II was impossi-
bic TO talk seriously il Meg meant the
conversation to be frivolous. The con
| versation remained frivolous until
Madame Arnaud rose to go.
John is not back YETI" she asked.
as she rose from her chair.
His slippers are still in view said
! Meg-"on the dining-room fender-or
is it in the breakfast-rOom. Kitty, that
they reside when warming?"
| NO. John is not in yet" I replied
oddly.
Madame Arnaud opened the fur bag
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
LIGHTNING WORK TROUSERS
How the Cheap Grade ~ Pants" Are
Made.

How the Cheap Grade az Pants Are
Made.
PantalOon making has been re-
duced 20 a great science in the big
factories both here and in the north.
said a New Orleans clothing dealer to
New Orleans Times Democrat man.
] refer, of course To the cheap gar
ments that in this sect ion are sold al
mos entirely to the negroes pair
of pants OF hat grade contains twelve
pieces. the outlines of which are repre-
scented by Sits in the top of q heavy
table Twenty -fOur sections OF cloth
are laid on the table and a revolving
knife like "A buzz-saw travels through
the Sits As il does so il cuts the
fabric into The exact patterns rho
whole thing is done with incredible
swifJness and the pile of clota is
scarcely deposited when il Is fully cut.
The pieces are then sent on an electric
carrier 10 The sewing machines. " hich
are also run by motor. Each oper-
alive mas only one thing TO do The
first one viii put ia the leg seams. the
second sew III the body, the third viii
put ON the waist band. and a fourth
will attach the straps. The buttOnholes
are worked by machinery. and. as a
rule, the buttons themselves are of the
automatic staple variety and are Sc
cured by single motion OF sort OF
punch. 1t is very interesting 10 watcn
the garment passing from hand to
hand. and it reaches the Inspector all
complete win a celebrity that nearly
takes ones breath away. 1t is then
ironed by being passed between a
series of gas heated rollers and is
ready 10 be tickeed and placed in
stock. Under the present system the
outputs Of some of the large factories
have been quadrupled during the last
five years"
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foolish. how dull the constant COM
partnership of a girl of seventeen must
be. And again my tears flowed fast
for Johns sorrow or for the pathos OF
my own part therein.
| was numb with cold, dazed with
weeping. when at last l rose froB the
floor. Suppose John should return ar
this moment and find me in tears, In
sudden fear of his return. ! ran up
stairs TO my room. took nay hat and
cloak and went out of doors into the
cold gray October night
There were few people about. In the
park the paths were deserted. Il | had
been less unhappy, should have been
frightened at the loneliness: / was too
wretched to feel fear or to care about
the cold
The clouds parted a little; the moon
came out and shone down between the
trees upon the ripping water; the
water spanked coldly, the bare
branches looked ghostly in the pale
silvery light Then the clouds gath
cred again and the moon was hidden.
/ sat down IN a seat beside the path
way. with my fur cloak drawn closely
about me; and my tears fell fast again
beneath my veil. Footsteps came
slowly up the lonely path. Two figures
were advancing in the darkness;
saw them dimly outlined. but did not
heed them | only awoke to any in
terest in them when my ear detected
a woman's choking sob.
Il cannot bear it," said a voice-a
womans voice, tremulOus, broken.
1t is too hard cannot bear il. For
ten years | have hoped for the best. |
have borne everything: | have looked
forward to brighter times. never al
lowed myself TO despair. And now
now-the ten years are over. and
things are as they were ten years ago.
But then | had courage, Now | have
future and see no cOmfort-none--
none
The voice was so broken, so fearful,
that il scarcely struck me as familiar.
The man and woman slowly advanced,
slowly passed; then. all at once
through the parting clouds. the moon
shOne out again-shone across the re-
treating figures. and recognized John
and Madame Arnaud
(TO be continued.
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CHAPTER XI-(ContinuedD

CHAPTER Nj Continued
Il don't know the details of the res.
but she threw John over; she
couldn't bear the prospect of poverty
Monsieur Arnaud. who had made
colossal fortune in trade, who had
bought land in Brittany. had heard her
sing and proposed and been refused.
and now proposed again and was ac-
cepted. She accepted the colossal
fortune, and hoped that the jam would
compensate for the presence OF the pill
in the shape of monsieur. l hope mon
sieur proved a more bitter pill than
she expected; | hope devoutly that he
proved a brute; but of that history
does not speak"
The clock licked on again in the
silent room Meg and | sat still. say
ing nothing for some minutes: then |
asked half absently-
Who told you the story
Never mind who told me said Meg
rising suddenly from the elbow of M
chair and wandering away from me 10
tGrH over the music on the piano. Il
heard il long ago. but had half forgot
Sen It. and il was only the other day
that | knew it was John 10 whom she
lad been engaged"
And John thinks her SO good"
said wonderingly, speaking 20 myself
rather than 10 Meg.
Ny dear, returned Meg drily. John
IS paragon-as | believe We have said
before"
A soft tap al the drawing-room door.
and the maid announced
Madame Brnaud
/ rose quickly. Madame Arnaud
came across the room towards me. She
Kissed re and shook hands with Meg:
and. in another minute, | was offering
DER tea. and she was sitting talking to
US in that soft, low. musical voice Of
hers that made her most commonplace
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
saving to the Last.

You have only an hour longer TO
live, said the physician. solemnly, to
the wealthy miser on his deathbed. rs
there anything yOu wish attended to
before you pass away"
Yes, answered the stricken man
in faint yet eager tones. Il am glad
you spoke of it, Send for the barber
at once and have him shave me be-
fore die. | only have 10 pay him
% cents for coming in to shave me
now, and the regular price is 81 for
shaving dead man. Might as well
save that half-dOllar while I'm about
it.'-New York World.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
A Bright Outlook.

La Porte. Texas. is now attracting
the attention of the business men Of
the United States and during 1880
great interest will be manifested in il.
Owing TO an advantageous natural To-
cation it is destined TO enjoy a growth
in commercial manufacturing and
shipping interests which millions OF
dollars in advertising and years OF en-
ergetic promotion could not give it
were ii not so favored by nature. Men
OF affairs with large experience in the
upbuilding OF cities are predicting a
future for La Porte which If but half
realized will make it the greatest sea-
port on the Gulf of Mexico and indeed
one Of the principal seaports OF the
United States as we'll as a city of great
Importance in the manufacturing, rail-
road and commercial world. 1t is at
the head OF Galveston Bay in the cele-
brated coast country of Texas and has
a summer and winter climate which
makes il a resort for travellers the year
round The farming land surrounding
II is as fine as any in the United
States.
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Should you desire information 70
garding California, Arizona. Texas OF
Mexico, and the long limit, low rate
round-trip tickets, sold to principal
points, the various routes via which
the tickets can be purchased or re
garding one way first and second-class
rates, through sleeping ear lines
first-class and tourist, call upon or I'd
dress w. G. Neimyer. Genl Western
Agent, Southern Pacific Co. 23S
Clark ST.. Chicago; W n. Conner,
Com1 Agent. Chamber Commerce
Bldg. Cincinnati. Ohio c. w. J. Berg
TRAY. Pass. Agt.. 220 Ellicott So. Bur
falo, y. y.
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'.Ann Dili.''

You Did"
It's good to wander back again
Among the old home folks,
1t rather satisfies a man
To hear the same old jokes;
To hear somebody say: 4 knew
You when you were a kid"
But someone always tells YOU OF
The foolish things you did.
Your heart beats lighter as il did
In long-forgOtten days,
When at some weil-rcmembered spot
Refectively you gaze.
But il seems queer that all your good
And noble deeds are hid,
And people only call to mind
The foolish things YOU did.
They talk OF others who've gone out
Into some foreign land:
They tell of things these other folks
Have done-and they seem grand.
But when ii comes 70 talk of you,
Their minds cannot be rid
OF the belief you'd like TO hear
The foolish things you did.
You know you've done a thing or two
Which show you've got some sense,
But every time they talk of you
They re certain to commence
With tales of What n fool yOu were
When you lived here-a kid
They have forgotten all except
The foolish things you did.
Baltimore American.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22

Aren't You afraid the law Will take
us in hand for gambiing?" said the
umid man who had just been per
suaded into making an election bet.
Never mind, answered the conf
dent politician. Even If it does,
you're all right. They wouldn't send
you TO Jail for making that bet. They'd
send you 10 the insane asylum. -
Washington Star
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
4 Victory Scored.

Agent-Madam can't l sell YOU this
valuable book?
Madam My eyes are bad: ! cant
read.
Agent Your children can read it to
you.
Madam-Im a spinster, sir; my at
fections are set on a parrot.
Agent-Oh, madam, kind fate has
brought us together: this is a work
on The Care OF Parrots. Indianap-
oils Journal.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
Irish isepartee.

From the New York Gael: Many
good stories are told in legal circles in
Ireland of encounters between lawyers
and judges in court John Philpot Cur
ran, in the early days OF his struggle
at the bar. appeared in a ease before
Lord Chancellor Glare. and laid down
some points in law which did not find
favor in the mind of the Judge IF
that be law. | may as we'll burn my
books" said Lord Clare Better
read them. my lord" replied Curran
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
In Boston sure.

Put me off at Beacon street" said
the fair passenger TO the Boston troll
ley conductor.
Il will notify you when Beacon
street is reached" replied the con-
ductor, and be glad to assist you
to alight, but | couldn't entertain the
brutal thought of putting you off, my
dear lady Philadelphia North Amer
lean.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22

Who are injured by the use of coffee
Recently there has been placed in al
the grocery stores a new preparation
called GRAlN-O. male of pure grains
that takes the place Of coffee. The mos
delicate stomach receives it without
distress. and but few can tell il from
coffee. 1t does not cost over one-fourtE
as much. Children may drink il with
great benefit Is cents ami % cents
per package Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
The Youth's Companion calendar

for 1900 has been designed for the 90
pecial purpose Of giving orr subscrib-
ers something they VIII be glad 10 see
in their homes during the coming year.
Ii consists of three delightful repro.
auctions in color, OF paintings made
expressly for the Calendar. By Percy
Moran, whose pictures are noted foy
their decorative qualities.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22

On Tuesday, Jan. %. special vesti-
buled train OF Pullman palace cars,
compartment. drawing library,
observation and dining cars will start
from Chicago. going to the City Of
Mexico and TO other prominent cities
OF the republic and back to Chicago
again. making the tour of all
Mexico complete. The party will be
strictly limited and absolutely first
class. Tickets include all expenses
everywhere. The tour is under the
personal escort and direction Of Mr.
Reau Campbell, general manager Of
The American Tourist Association
For maps, books Of the tour, tickets
etc, call on agents OF the Chicago.
Milwaukee x ST. Paul Ry.
A confidence man refers to a Six-foot
fay as a sDecimen of the LONG green "
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
The Cansc OF Chapped Hands

Much OF the discomfort experienced
from chapped hands in cold weather is
due to washing with inferior soap, the
ingredients being poisonous to the
skin. 1t is therefore important TO have
pure soap. If warm rain water and
Ivory soap are used in washing the
hands. they will be smooth and white
at all seasons. ELIZA r. PARKER.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
Cooler Than Was Comfortable.

Il hope you are one of the people
Danger"
II am" answered the man who
wanted a place as a private watch
man.
Have YOU ever demonstrated it,
Il have; | once come near being
drowned in frozen pond. - Stray Sto-
ries.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
Coffee for .rea fast

Philadelphia Record: Doctor-Dys-
pepsia, eh2 You want to drink a cur
OF hot water first thing every morning.
Patient always do. My boarding
mistress invariably serves coffee for
breakfast.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22

Eie-DOn't you think that girl over
there is beautiful?
She (coldIy criticaD-Oh. don't
know. Who is she?
He-Mrs. Nuter. Just been married.
She-Yes. l think she is-quite
beautiful Detroit Free Press.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
A Theory Proved.

Jim-"Honesty is the best policy
after all"
Bil-"How -
Remember that dog | stole2"
"Yes."
We'll. | tried two hull days to sell
i'm an no one offered more'n a bob.
So | went an guy him to the lady
what owned i'm an she guy me 'alf
= EoT>ring Tit Bits.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22

DO you ever see snakes asked
the Chicago man, as he filled his glass
from the decanter.
Never" replied the man from Bos-
ton. But l have ophidian hallucina-
tons occasionally. Chicago News
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THE CHRISTMAS ISSUE

OF the Lake Shore Book of Trains is
something entirely out of the ordinary
in the way of railroad literature and
will be of interest to all. Copy will be
sent to any address on receipt of 2-cent
stamp.-F. NJ. Byron. G. w. A. Chi
cago; A. J. Smith, G. p. A, Cleve-
land
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
The savage BaCheIor.

The Sweet Young Thlng-But on
what do you base your idea that Ham
let was feeble minded?
The Savage Bachelor Mainly on the
fact that so many women want to play
the part.-Indianapolis Journal.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
Followed Instructlons.

Aunt NJ riar-Hiram, hev we got
Johns letter?
Hiram Otecake-Naw; wuzn't nuth-
in important in it, but Their envelope
seq. Return in five days" so So IT,
New York World.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22

What Is rival. Uncle Alecka
A rival? Why he is a meddlcsoms
man who falls in love with n girl jus1
because he sees that some other man
admires her Detroit Free Press
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22

The San Antonio and Aransls Pass
Railway covers central and south
Texas. Good lands, reasonable prices
mild and ncalthful climate. Address
T.. ]. MARTIN, Genl Pass. Agt.,
San Antonio. Texas.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
Coughing Leads to COnsumption

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist TO day
and get a sample bottle free. Sold in
% and so cent bottles. Go at once; de
lays are dangerous.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
II Yon rse Ping rohacoo

Nou should read the Star Plug Tobacco
advertisement IN tnis paper. They make
the most attractive offer ever made for tho
return of their Tin Tags
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
Small Inhueennent.

She says her face is her fortune
well. she'll never be married 20,
her wealth. -Ph ladelphia Bulletin
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22

The war department is considering
the desirabiity of having a Cuban ex-
hibit at the Paris exposition.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
Lanes Eamilv Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order
10 be healthy this j. necessary. Acts
gently on the liveraDd Kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price - and zoe
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22

The royal couple have no children,
and the queen is especially fond OF
charity works with children for an
object. When her sister-in-law, Prin-
six young children. the queen virtually
adopted them and has stood in their
mCther's place all their lives. The
queens jewels are magnificent. as the
crown jewels of Saxony are among the
most valuable of Europe
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22

For nineteen years Princess Garcia
lived with the title of crown princess
lived happily, too-and then on the
death of the king her husband as
cended the throne. Through their eff
forts the Saxon court improved till
now il is one Of the finest in Europe.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22

There is nothing quite SO maddening
as the discourtesy of no reply TO the
letter, the answer to winch means so
much to the person writing il.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22

Ny doctor SAID / would die, but Piso's
Cure for Consumption cured me .-Amoz
Kelner, Cherry Valley, H., Nov. D. -.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22

T. ]. CHENEY & co. Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned. have known + J.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe MIN
perfectly honorable IN all business transactions
and financially able 10 carry out any obliga-
tons made by their firm.
West Truax. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo,
O.; Walding. kInnan 6 Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists Toledo. OHIO
Halls Catarrh Cure : taken internally. act
Ing directly upon thu blood ana mucous surfaces
OF the system. Testimonials sent free. Price
soc per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are The best.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
when All Else Faiis. Try yI-Kl

It's wise man jhat shapes his plans
10 fit the inevitable
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
For Mercy's sake.

Philadelphia Bulletin: His wife's
name is Mercy. She keeps him busy.
too
Doing WHAT"
Why, running Oh errands of Mer-
cy"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22

Rare does a woman keep an expense
account after she has added it up the
first month
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22

Anybody can fire of gun. bat II
takes practice 20 hit the target
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
THE GRIp CuRE rnAr Dnrs cnRn

Laxative Bromo Cu.nine Tablets Tcnosss
the cause that produces La Grippe r.. W
Groves signature = on each bCx. 2@c.