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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-04

compelled we to close the book. The
pastures, az l walked lingeringly back
to the house. were heavy with dew,
and discolored the hem of my white
cotton dress. | must have been a
strange looking girl; my hair floated
all over my shoulders and down my
back be'Ow my waist; nobody had
ever told me that / was growing up.
and that my locks should be arranged
more neatly. | came with slow steps
round the corner of the house. brushing
my hand softly along the thick dark
box trees; my lightly-shod feet made
no noise on the gravel as l turned
the corner of the clump of thick bushes
which stood at each side OF the en-
trance. and advanced toward the heavy
white columns OF the porch.
Then l started back and paused
irresolutely. for there was stranger
standing by the door young man
with bare head and folded arms. l
beg your pardon. Mr.. Martineau, did
Startle YOU"
Not in the least thanks. You-you
can't think how you interest me.
Please don't pause
1T seems a strange thing that up to
that night | had never encountered
any OF my uncle'S guests. but it is
nevertheless quite true. AS he turned
and caught sight OF me. he uttered an
exclamation OF surprise.
You startled me. he said.
You startled me, too | answered
vaguely. as looked at him. there came
floating into my mind "reminiscences
of the romances with which had late
ly filled my head. thought of the first
meeting between Ivanhoe and Rebecca
as | looked up at him. He took my
hand. drew me to his side, and patted
my hair kindly.
Whose dear little girl are your
he said.
Il felt cruelty wounded and hurt,
There was every excuse for him-you
see how small | am. no taller than a
child, my hair was all down my back,
and the light was fading! But | never
thought of that Picture to yourself
a girl. with a mind just awakened to
possibilities, brought face to face with
the first young man she had ever met.
and greeted as | was greeted then, He
must have thought me mad | burst
into indignant tears, and tore myself
away from him.
How dare you-oh. how dare you
speak to ME like that?" | cried L
can't think how you can insult me so.'
Il think he saw then thai he had
made a mistake. for he said. BY
George. | beg your pardon But
would not stay another moment / ran
upstairs to my own room. There I
cried as if my heart would break. |
had deeply realized how neglected
was. and there was no one to help me
to gain redress"
(To be continued
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-04

Evidently when the question of a
wedding journey arises in an up-the-
state town the first choice falls upon
Philadelphia. and down the youthful
pair come when every one else is wish
ing TO leave the city behind him. In
paramount Park one may see them
crlVlng about in carriages. One pair
were having disappointing time of
1t the other day. They had chosen an
unpropitious hour Tor their drive. Just
when their charioteer was growing
hungry. When the trip down one side
OF the park had been made lie had
stopped his horses by the entrance dld
was helping himself to ample slices Of
bread and butter. 1t was difficult
thing for the occupants of that car
rage to- look either romantic or in
teresting. They may nave been hun
cry. too. Another pair were conspicu-
ously anxious that no one should
imagine they had not lived in Phila-
delphia ali their years.
But though they may come to the
city in the summer to see the sights.
TO go to the seaside and eat rCGst
CLAIMS, not because they like them.
Washington is their Mecca all the rest
of the year. In fact. they seem TO con-
slider Washington their own, a city set
apart for bridal pairs. ana kand-in-
hand they wander through her public
buildings and up and down her broad
avenues. They are all interesting, out
they cannot compare with the older
men and women who had visited
Washington on their wedding journey
years before and who have just found
time to go back again. And the ely
sees many such tourists. They are
frankly happy and gay. and so pleased
to recall how the city looked when
we were here before"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-04
CLIMBING STAIRS
Just The Thing To Sfrcnc then the Lungs
and Cure Dyspepsia.

Just The Thing to Strcnc then the Lungs
and Cure Dyspepsia.
New York Times: The average
landlady of the average clearinghouse
is nothing if not resourceful and orig
inal When it comes to the question
OF the merits of her particular house.
the unOccupied rooms OF which are
open to inspection at all reasonable
hours. her vocabulary is practically un-
limited. and while her English may not
always he without reproach. it is suffi-
GENTLY lucid and forcible to give a
coed idea of the many eXcellencies OF
her domain. 1t has remained. how
ever. for landlady living not 1000
miles from West Eighteenth street 10
make. with the assistance of a num-
her of unknown medical men. the as
founding discovery that elm bling ND
numerous flights of stairs is not only
not injurious. but is actually benef-
cial to the health. by, bless you"
she said to a young man an unfortu-
nate seeker after rooms. who protested
that the fourth floor was too high up
for him because OF the weary and hurt
full stair climbing. why. bless you,
it's the best thing in the world for
you. The doctors all around here are
recommending stair climbing for dys-
pepsia and lung trouble, They say it's
the best thing in the world for either
of these complaints. i You'll only walk
mp stairs often enough and always be
sure to throw your shoulders we'll
back" The seeker protested that he
was troubled with none Of these com
plants. "Oh. we'll" said the Obliging
landlady. that doesn't matter. It's
good for the general health You don't
care to try it? Very we'll Goodday."
and the door closed firmly behind the
OutcaSt young man. who was wonder
ing what tale would confront him in
the next house.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-04
REGULAR EXODUS.
or Mocha m,ncdans Has Set In from tho
Island of Crete.

regular exodus of MOhammedans
from Crete has set in, and, as there
seems to be no way OF stopping it, it
is believed that the Porte will soon
make a virtue of necessity and pass the
word for all true Mussulmans to quit
the island Although large sums of
money have been distributed at Can
da among those willing to stay, be-
sides free gifts of timber for the re-
construction of their houses, boats con-
tinue to leave crowded with emigrant5.
The news Of Prince Georges visit to
Gambia only gave fresh stimulus to the
exodus, and, at latest accounts, the
prospect was that the whole Mussul-
man population would soon be gone.
The Turks are much distressed at this
state of affairs. and accuse England of
being principally to blame. since she,
of the four powers, has nearly always
been foremost in assuring Turkey that
her rights would be safeguarded. Ii is
not denied that England has endeav-
ored, in certain measure, to fulfill
her promises. but, as the Christian Gre
tans seem to have deliberately adopted
the policy of making the island unin
habitable for MOslems, it is practical
ly impossible for any outside influence
to induce them 30 remain. 1t is gen.
! orally admitted that each family is
worth a considerable sum per annum
to the island in taxes and industry,
but the Christians. having obtained the
upper hand, are resolved to pursue
their advantage to the uttermost, and
to drive all Moslems out of the coun-
try, so far as it lies within their power
to do so. This is, at all events, an eff
fective way of putting an end to relig-
ious differences.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-04
EriI,S Of Fashion.

A novelty in wraps is a half coat OF
lace, rounded up the back and trim med
with ruflles of chiffon
Gold pencil guards, enameled and
set with precious stones, are useful adj
ditions to the chatelaine.
A collar buckle of gold is in the
shape Of two maple leaves, with small
pearls set along the lines of the veins.
Scent bottles of cut glass, with
tracings of silver, have covers Of gold
handsomely enameled and set with
precious stones
A handsome purse has border of
gold openwork, which has the appear
ance of being cast 1t is set with
small precious stones.
Pineapple bunting. new pretty
summer textile is like sheer but
strong grenadine. in little open meshes.
but of the texture of gauZe.
IOrgnette chains with pearls set at
intervals of from two 10 three inches
are greatly in demand. Others are
mounted with emeralds and rubies.
\ collar buckle of gold. in the shape
Of fleur de lis. has the appearance
Of being cast. The centers are en-
bossed and relieved by bright cutting
Skirts Of many of the thin gowns
are tucked down several inches at the
back, thereby giving the desired fiat
effect and some fullness at the same
time.
Waists belted at the back. with open
jacket fronts. are quite a feature of tai
Tor gowns Of summer CLOTH white or
colored pique, duck, Holland and Eng
lish drill.
The articles comprising a toilet set
for a lady are mounted in gold. the
back of each article having a minia-
ture in very bright colors on an emer-
aid green background
Black point d'esprit net continues to
be in great use. both for making new
toilets and fancy waists and for fresh
ening gowns and bodices of black satin.
taffeta, faille Indian silk and grena-
dine.
Charming dancing dresses for debut
most covered with lace-trimm ed
fichus, the sleeves being nothing more
than Louis XIV. bow knots of wide
velvet ribbon.
Very fine openmeshed yelling is the
favorite for summer wear. 1t has either
large dots far apart or no dots at all,
and in either case the wells are so thin
that they will not serve to disguise a
poor complexion.
The contrast afforded between laces
nets and light evening silks and tulles
and black velvet ribbon and black
chenille bands and special devices en-
applique are among the most artistic
and becoming effects in French gown
ing.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-04

over books, writing for hours at time
and neglect to aid defective vision
with glasses are the main causes.
The cure should begin with the pill
low Use one small, fiat pillow a.
night or dispense entirely with the
luxury of a head rest. Bear the .nfirm-
ity in mind and walk Crcctly and sit
with the shoulders were they should
be. Expand the chest and keep the
eyes on 4 level with peoples faces.
Practice walking about the room with
4 book balanced on the head and hold
the chin up when reading. with the
book placed on a level with the face.
Have the eyes tested occasionally. ana
if you need glasses procure them at
once Often the trouble is but teri
porary and the use of glasses fo' 4 Few
weeks or months will remedy the eye
trouble
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-04

talking. you lead me TO imagine that
you don't know where this place is.
Is that so?''
THAT is so. unfortunately. she
answered. with dropping eyelids.
How long did you live there?
Prom the time | WIS ten till about
the time that | was sixteen
And YOU don't know where the
place is" His tone expressed e
most absolute increGulity.
NO. don't. she admitted shame
facedly.
Il hope you will forgive me; but
can scarcely believe such thing" he
said. looking rather excited and pale
Don't you know the name of the viii
lage? You must know that
But don't" she faltered.
But | can't understand it." he
said
Il used to know it. of course she
remarked
You used to know it,
"Oh, yes; but | have forgotten -"
She blushed deeply while making this
admission.
Il am hopelessly at sea-" said Mr..
Martineau. His grey eyes rested on
her face with suspicion 1t was easy
TO see that he thought she was trying
to deceive him
May | go on" she said. "and try to
explain how ! came to forget all these
things? | can offer you an explanation;
4 -hU I oh
YOU to believe it. | have often thought
that no lawyer would believe my
story. But what can | do?'
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cHAPrER lContinuedl

81 played in the sunny garden.
amongst the thyme and rosemary. the
climbing roses. the lilies. the sweet
basil. and the scarlet anemones. said
my prayers in the dim chapel, and
went to rest in my tiny eel.
This lasted till was ten years old
One day it rained heavily. As have
said it was the only wet day that
remember. Soon after our midday din
ner the great bell changed at the gate
a very unusual occurrence. Sister ursu-
line went TO the gate. and remember
that one or two curious nuns and ]
were peeping through the grille when
she came back. in evident agitation.
and sought the mother superior. l was
carried off by one of the nuns. my coli
slant playfellow. a sweet woman OF
fifty. with the heart of child. She
kissed me lovingly as she held me in
her arms. | remember it ali so well.
Sister Desiree. | whispered. thou
art crying
No. no. Bebe. she said; 1T is moth
Ing, l am rightly punished. My af-
IeCttOu IOT tOte udS 6lONH lOO uStp,
beloved is earthly. | know tLcu
wilt be taken from me; 1t is put just
II did not understand her then.
was wonderfully childish for my ten
years. But you cannot think how WV
idly recall it-hOw | should remem-
Der every stone of the dear old con
vent. every path in the sunny gar
dem"
You make me feel as if | could
see it all myself-you int est ME ex-
tremely. said Nh Martinpau Pray
go on
We'll. that was ny last day with
the nuns. 1t was the very last happy
day of M life They told NE present
~ that my uncle had come for me- My
uncle, The words conveyed no impress
SIGN 20 my mind Who was he? did
not want him declined. with thanks.
the honor of relationship. When ,.-ey
made me understand that it was not a
matter for my choice at all. that |
must 60 with him. ii vas terrible.
threw myself into such a passion as
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-04

quite by itself. good way from the
high read. and three miles from the
village. | was never allowed beyond
the grounds without the housekeeper.
Every day the old schoolmaster
from the village came to give me les
sons. 1t was, as YOU may imagine. a
very old fashioned education which
received; but | liked it. My uncle had
library neither large nor valuable,
but i read all the books on those
shelves. Robinson Crusoe. Rasseas.
CULVER. the Pilgrims Progress-that
was my only idea of fiction. So the
days and months crepJ slowly by. My
uncle was often away. and | used to
notice. at those times, greater anXl-
ETY. on the part OF the housekeeper to
have an eye on me. and that should
not go out Of bounds. was no doubt
closely watched; but by degrees they
grew to trust me more. for | was very
tractable. Constant isolation made
me duh. quiet. unlike other girls.
had absolutely no link with the outer
world: had been distinctly forbidden
TO write to the nuns knew no one
in England Ny uncle used to have
visitors always men but these |
never saw. | lived quite apart from
him: his rooms were at the other end
of the house. | always had my meals
with the housekeeper"
Pardon my interruption, said Mr..
Martineau. in a low tone. Did you
say you never saw your uncie's
guests
Wait a minute; | am going to tell
you" she replied when | was be-
tween sixteen and seventeen change
came about in my world The old
schoolmaster died. There was a pause
in the regular routine OF my days. Left
entirely to my own devices. | used to
wander all over the upper parts OF the
house. In one Of The a.tics | found a
box full of books. Some were dun ana
/ uninteresting but some were-well. |
| do not think You can have any idea
/ OF what it was to me to become ac-
/ quainted with Sir Walter Scott. ThacH-
cray and Lord Lytton. My brain al
most reeled with an accumulation oil
new ideas. | wondered how In the
world | could have remained where
was so long in helpless, stupid ignor-
ance of life. | soon resolved that
| would bear it no longer. L would
brave my uncle; | would demand my
freedom; | would ask why | was
mewed up thus in a corner, away from
all cOmpanionship.
Il remember that night wildly. 1
was August, sultry and still, and boil
atmosphere and sky were beautifully
clear. / had spent the afternoon un
der the willows by the brook, gloat
ing over my novel till the facing Ugh
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-04
Paiutiu" UDOn Lace.

Something. although not strictly
new, certainly worthy of notice, is
painting upon lace for decorative and
household purposes. The work is N
imitation OF old Cretan laces. which
were made with colorej threads, ar
ranged as patterns uDOn a black Or
white ground. It is executed with
water-colors, and can be used for sofa
cushions and similar things, frills for
old-looking portieres. to give them the
air of antiquity, or for dainty bed or
couch dressing. The colOrs are made
fast by the use of a fiXative, and
though they will not stand washing
they will not spoil from atmospheric
causes. To paint: Use veloutine as
fixative; moist water-cOlors, with Chi
nese white of body cOlOrs, red sable
brushes, and work upon lace of good
designs. Stretch the lace and pin it
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-04
Loves Aspira ton.


What shall l ask for thee.
Eeioved. when at the silent eve or golden
| seek the Eternal Throne on Bonded knee
And TO TN Good of Love my soul is borne.
Ascending through the angel guarded
air
On the swift wings of Prayer?
What shall ! ask? the bliss
or earth's poor votaries? pleasures that
must fade
AS dew from summer blossom? Oh. for
this
Thy fresh young spirit. dear one. was not
made:
Purer and hoIier must its blessinga be
l ask not this for thee.
For thee. fair child for thee.
In thy fresh, budding girlhood, shall my
prayer
Go up unceasing that the witchery
VI earthly tones aluring may not snare
my heart from purer things; but God )
own hand
Lead TO the better land.
Ever shall Love for thee
Imploro Heavens best and hottest bcni-
Its perfect peace-that peace which can
not be
The gift OF Earth; for this when upward
borne
My soul grows earnest. angel-lips OF
flame
May echo thy sweet name.
Ay, In their world Of light
immortal voices catch a mothers PRAYER.
Ana while l kneel. some waiting seraph
bright
Swift on expanded wing. the boon may
bear.
And. soft as falling dewdrops. kindly
shed
Heavens peace DER thy young head.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-04


the nuns had never seen me in. But
there was no help for it. | never
asked who or what was my uncle; but
he must have come vested with full
authority. for the nuns never hesitated
10 resign me to him. | remember now
| cIuEg round The neck of each. ana
promised 10 come back soon. My dis
tress was unbounded. but it changed to
terro- when | beheld my uncle.
u had never seen man but the old
confessor and Jean Baptiste LerouX,
who dug the garden. This new arrival
was not at all calculated 10 impress
child fayorably. lie was stout man
with short red beard, red hair. and
very small, twinklng, pig-like black
eyes. His expression was cunning and
cruel; and. TO make matters worse,
could not understand d word lie said.
lie was English. / was TO all intents
and purposes French. He did not con-
slider IL al all worth his while to at
tempt TO caJole ne in any way. lie
packed me into d carriage. needless OF
my screams and tears; and 50 we
drove away in the dusk. the peiting
rain descending in a binding mist and
hiding the beloved convent walls from
my poor aching eyes.
Il have very faint recollections OF
my journey 10 England: but the one
thing which | distinctly remember is
that we always Travelled by night.
remember, too. that my uncle twice
n
to leave off crying and | did not. once
when | stumbled over his foot: but
what with being always in tears. and
always travelling in the dark. my idea
Of our route is very indistinct.
Il remember at last starting from
sleep at the sound of bolts and bars
being withdrawn. and seeing a glare
Of lamplight and a woman's face. mid
dle-aged and rather kindly My uncle
dragged me out Of The carriage and
handed me over to her, blinking with
sleep. dusty with travel. half crying
with fatigue. / think she put me to
bed 81 once At first. any converse
ton between us was very difficult, as
! could not understand anything she
said. ano | was quite determined not
to learn English. which stood con
demned in my eyes as the language OF
my uncle. At last, however, | had OF
course to give in, and to acquire by
slow degrees. knowledge of col
lOquial English.
1T was a dilapidated house. and.
am sure. liz most out-of-the-way
place-there was no railway for sew
eral miles. There was small village
and a tiny church in very bad state
or repair. / did not even remember
the name OF the clergyman.
Pardon me-" Interrupted Mr.. Mar
tineau; hut. from the way you wer'
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-04
Se AttractIVa

Everyone cannot be beautiful. but
everyone may be lovable. AID the
plainest woman can make herself At
tractive if she likes She can speak
gently first of all, but she should re
member that if her voice is to be
sweet and pleasant she must never
forget herself and raise it in anger.
and she must never grUmble Or speak
reevishly at home. Her manner, too,
must be gentle, attractive and SYM
pathetic. To attain a genIie. attrac-
tive manner she must be GOOD aud
noble, and unselfsh in reality. What
she really is will shine through her
plain face i'll time. If her soul within
is beautiful so Will be aer expression
and manner as the ye2rS PISS.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-04

down to drawing board. so that
every part Of it is quite secure. Select
the colors to use. and where they are
applied, and over every place that is to
be painted lay a wash of undiluted
velOutine When il is dry make a wash
CT Chinese white and velcutine, pass
that over parts already sized with the
veloutine. and then paint the lace with
bright coiors in set pattern. Metallic
colors. such as gold. silver and bronze.
can be applied in the same way to the
lace. See that the colors are thorough
ly absorbed into the lace. and remem-
her the more broken and diversified
the cOlOring the better the fleet.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-04
CHAPTER Ill

Mr. Martineau was compelled to con-
TESS TO himself that her sincerity was
self-eyident.
Please go on he said.
1T is difficult thing to tell. know
so little about it myself. sne resumed
"'rhe woman whom | have mentioned
was my uncle's hCusekeeper. She was
kind 10 ne. but | was afraid OF her
She was very reserved. silent wom-
an think she spoke less than any
woman / ever knew. Our house stood
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-04
The Woman Who StOopS.

The woman who stoops is rare,
thank goodness. but she. does exist as
an eyesore to behOlders and a diSco!n-
fort to herself. Yes. | I'm quite con-
WINGED that the STOPPING woman IS
quite uncomfortable and would remedy
her defect if she knew how. Weak
ness of system is sometimes RESPONSE
BILE for stopping shoulders, but care
lessness is the great cause. POrinS
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-04
Effect of Altitude.
IG2.zia..:s Q II:ll;S7rrgw

Unexpected physiological effects have
been noted by Prof Angelo Mosso OF
Turin from living at an altitude in the
Alps Of 14.S00 feet. He was able to do
more work than II sea level. and found
no increase in the rate Of breathing.
even after severe muscular exertion.
He has been led to the conclusion that
mountain sickness is due to lack OF
carbonic acid in the blood rather than
to insufficiency of oxygen.