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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-06-01

Washington, May 25.-The features
of the second day of the national jul
bilee celebration in this city were the
civic parade yesterday afternoon and
special reception by the president at
the white house ut night to visitors in
the CITY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30
A japanese Wornan's
Bravery.
HOW COUNT ITO'S WIFE SAVED
HIsLTFE DURING A REBELLION.

A japanese lady IS noted for her cour-
ago her strength Of mind and self-pos-
session II is wonderful 20 think wnat
pnvsicaI trials and dangers these UakNe
milo creatures will undergo IN an ein'r-
eencv. Tho late Prime Ministers life Vas
save bv the courage and presence OF mind
OF his wife.
Many years ago. when quite young
man during a rebellion. Count TO =
hiding srom his enemies, who, having
tracked him 10 his house sent a oand x
..soshis" 10 assassinafe him. on hearing
his enemies approaching, and trapped l,t9
d var I'm its hole. the Count drew us
sword ard prepared 20 die but the Count
ess whispered:
"Do not die. there IS hone sim, ana r.,
.,o,,i,, the "hibatchi" or fire box. ara
nfrtrg uo the mats and the planks De-
neatn she induced her husband 10 con-
coal himself i'm the hollow space wnicA
oxists under tho floor Of all japanese
houses. .,-... A.,
l.he murdcrors brolS, into the room just
es tho frcbox had been replaced ana DE-
rn,need az the Countess their victim. IN
vain ,aey threatened and cruelty l.-
created her. dragging her about tne room
NV her long black hair But is was oi no
avail. thev could not shake her resoil.e
n5olitv Thanks 20 her fidelity. Count no
oscaned .nd has lived 20 give his country
a new consutution.-Chica Chrol'0'e'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30

Age may bring wrinkles and snowy
hair. but 10 never burns out the love OF
compliments and pretty speeches I'm the
heart Of woman. II men would only
remember that women grow beautiful
and sweet of character when told that
they are beautiful and sweet Of char
actcr the world wouldn't know half the
shrcws and frctters and scOlds who keep
things stirred mp as If with a soup ladlc.
] know a woman who must be sixty years
old n she's q day. hut IS a pretty COM
plimont lost on her? Not a bit of 81.
Sho has been living on them all her life.
and for that very reason viii be young
and fresh when another woman would
he faded and old. She inspires sweet
thoughts by her manner and charming,
interesting mentality. Just the other
night she was sitting I'm q box at thea
ire. sharing an evenings enjoyment
with several other play-goers. when "a
young man appeared on 1.-THE stage and
claimed her attention.
- saw that mans father play with
Charlotte Cushman thirty years AGO."
sne remarked 20 a man who sat behind
her
YOU must have been brought in on a
pillow" he answered.
Now WIN in The world don't men cult.
waite clevorncss like that?
Not ono an forty would have had the
tact and ouiclncss 90 have made that
reply. 7 can't prove that statement NJ
course. but Ia bet good deal on 70 ~ I
could inst the s8mc.-Cindors I'm Chicago
Timcs-Hcr0ld.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30

r,oles 20 grow on their chins Men are
not vain. but they never like the young
lady who says they are not handsome
Men are consistent. They IKE 10 see
frc dress OF a lady plain and simple
'hate furbelows and hummery.' but let
a ladv I'm a plain sensible dress enter the
car where these men are seated and she
may stand an hour and not one Of them
oTer her q seat: but when a lady enters
a~ravod Boo the height OF fashion. every
one OF them Will spring 20 his feet and
Glory in the honor Of standing for her
cake. or rather for tho sake OF her
clothes. Men never find fault with
themselves. not II they can holm II.
Adam showed them how they could help
b.. and they proGied by his instruction.
Men take cold and think they are going
90 die. and when YOU carry them bowl
OF herb tea they turn pale and ask II II
is bitter. and II you don't suppose u
would do just as well 10 take 81 next
week.
Men think they know a lot and they 10
sometimes. Men arc n trouble. but tney
aro handy 70 have in the house I'm
thunder storm or when the wind blows.
ana fhov arc not afraid Of mice. 7 know
This true. because 7 once saw two men
chase n mouse around "a room for an hour
fr1orc or lrse). and neither appeared IN
+ro least alarmed. Toward the close OF
tho chase ono OF them stopned 70 vino
his brow and remarked that II was
vvarrl-an exceedingly cool observation.
'n nv opinion. AS ~ was cold and COM
Portable unon tho head Of tho lounge,
where I was.-The Sunny South.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30
One Ihinu InCkinD

There are moments in some mems lives
that may never he acknowledgements
OF wild exhilaration. OF that serene ana
glowing triumph over Obstacles that
hitherto have seemed insurmountabie. 10
liilber a moment like this has come as.
rising from the breakfast table he an
preached his wife. and putting his hand
in his waistcoat pocket pulled ont ten
new crisp one-hundred-d0llar bills which
he placed before her.
Eleanor" he said the tones OF MS
voice indicating a depth Of emotion that
since ne had come home tho night he
fore, ne mad succeeded in suppressine.
"hy one Of those chance lucky ttlx-ns in
the market I have just made ono ttous
and dollars. and I want Won 10 70 out
and satisfy your craving for shopping I
want YOU TO rcvel I'm department stores.
goods emporiums. dressmakers and
mllners Go ont and have "a good time.
An your married life you have complain
cd that YOU have never really enioved a
single days shopping. as you have al
WAYS been cramped and fettered. Let
this day be yours alone If YOU see any,
thing YOU want but don't need. buy r..
IL there IS anything you know you can
get along without. buy It. Go out and
revel for one day Here, take the money.
II IS yours 20 blow IN"
Mrs Hilber took tho bills from his
hands and. counting them carefully put
them IN a purse while a slight look OF
anxiety crept into her eyes.
you dear thing" abe said smiling.
"1t - ever so good OF you. but DO you
know you haven't given me a cent for
car farel'-'ITarper' Bazar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30
E,iouette Of Conversation.

no mot argue or appear 10 notice other
,eoDlc.s inaccuracies of speech.
DO not interrupt others while speaking
,,,,t ljeteD patiently until they have nm
,sbed remember that the good listener
Is generally more appreciated than the
clever talker s...,,.
DO NOT talk OF your private and family
sffairs except 20 intimate friends ana
then be careful not TO do so often.
Do not always begin conversation py
ron,arking on the weather Even in Eng
land the topic soon becomes wearisome
DO not speak mockingly OF personal
defects. Somebody present may have
the same. 49,. ID.
DO not talk loud or fast. clear, dis
tinct voice has great power.
DO not. when narrating an incident
keep on saying you sec.' "Nou Know
etc. ..,.,-
Do not whisper II you have anything
TO say that the company may not near
wait tin you and the person VINO IS 10
hear II are alone.
Do not cross-question people. II is bad
form 10 force a confidence bat II one %
made TO YOU you are bound 10 respect H.
Chicago Timos-Herald.
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u |I",TxM Il
T7nA +
Whar De BIaCkberrieS Grows.

Gor The Tlmes)
she gone down De hin by de Bis Spring
place.
Whar de water gush out jes fresh IS her
face.
An j know she hsppy-de water so gay.
jos runnin' an gnst'nin' an laughin an
day.
But she ain gwins re stop whar dc big
she lookin fer whar DC blackberries
erows.
She gone thoo DC pasture. an Sleeps an
cows
An daisies jes gazes On msks her der
bows.
Dec nuvver Is seen SIGH a picture Is dat
A walkm' blossom hecrowned Wild er hat
Bat she only smile tel her white tcci
She icoEia fer whar do blackberries
grows.
She como ter de mill an peep in de do,
Whar dc mcal-dus' cover de walls an
de flo;
An e. young Mars Charlie ain trouble
wild signs
He sutu'y is loss dc use or his eyes.
But che trip Up de I'M. er-holdin' her
She looldn' fer whar de sblackberrlcs
grows.
She gone pas de stre. an mos out er
sight
Roun' dc path dat hug dc Hill go tight
DE bushes on one side. dc corn on de
ter.
An dc spring 'ouse glad ter welcome her
But she pass EN- all Wild feet like er
docs
She lookn' fer whar de blackberries
grows
An out began de bushes what hide
] see young Miss on de steep hin side;
She move jcs supple s. a willow linn
An young Mars Charlie-she thinkin' er
him?
But right out dar-I told her-she knows
On do ole rail fence dc blackberries
grows.
She stop an put up her hans on her
hips
Dern's de berries ter stain her lipsl
Oars green ones bushln. dee feel so fine:
An dc black ones brmmin wid cordial
wine.
But dc checks or young Miss. an her
eyes dat glows
Dee can be matched by no berries what
grows.
She trim an look un de- valley so green,
Wild de- river an farms, er-nestin' be-
tween
De mountains (all in do mornin' Light
Like a lover jos holdin' his sweetheart
tight.
Mars Charlie. sump'n' sweeter'n e.
rose
Up dar on de hnl whar de blackberrIes
grows.
L. r. HAMBERLIN
Nimrod Hall. Va. July n, 1899.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30
nn,r 10 WISH Point Lacr.

A writer IN the Chicago Times-Herald
gives the following instructions as to the
best method of washing Point Lace. IL
shave white CASTLE soap 90 make thick
lather ln a China Bowl, and put the lace
in and let what soil viii come orr DO Ten
minutes soaking Throw away me
water and renew The quantity Then /
put the basin in ulc sun and renew The
lather twice day tiu tine sun has done
The work. when &c is white 4 rinse il
..,i la tepid water Il number OF times,
pressing. not wrIugIng. the water out and
cave il in "a soft heap in a warm room
500 only damp. then / dissolve TWO
umps OF sugar to pint oc water, put in
the lace Co remain five minutes and
squeeze the sugar water out Spread
he lace ON "A c'ean cambria square. oyer
thick folds OF flannel Jay cambria ovcf II.
and with a warm iron press IL fairly in
shape. A soon as 90 feels dry so over
the lace with my hugers-mode.ins is the
only word can use-and whoever models
viii understand why / use the word Tor
lack OF snother-uutn I restore 30 10 me
pattern: then with a fine tapestry needle
which. As you know. IS biuntod. for you
must not use a pointed needle lest You
should pick and split the hiaments OF tne
thread-I open each picot To is per-
fectly successful. and the moderate IRON
ing helps the process and never shows.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30
Deceit in a PunchB Bowl
RESOURCEFULNESS OF A BACH
Flor GIRL WHO GAVE A
HOUSE COOLING"

The bachelor girl had a house cooii"s
the other night. The house warming Is
so euete that she dlsdains it, and IN
stead gives frequent and merry mousse
coonnes. The house cooling takes places
whenever she moves. and as she moves
whenever she gets tired Of the wall aeS-
oratious her parties are one OK the s'@4N-
bys OF the season. ... e,.n,
rbo faet one before her summer ul-us
toos place the other evening. IL did hot
amor from the ordinary except lHdt
.,,,~e n,irch bowl. surrounded by a sac
craraiian wreath of grapevines' com
,,tetad the artistic beauty or the ulnl"5
tahle Whether the claret cup was nel'el
man usual or whether II only seemed
go who can tell? AZ any rate the hou9o
coo.tng was success. so much SD tnt-
The rryt fat ueighbor stayed after lhe
ias+ guest had futtcred away, ana "he"
tao next Cat nelghb0r stopped 10 discuss
matters u was sure sign that the eve
uine was a red letter one.
."reu me-" said tho hostess atter tle
no~aero had gathered ifs Baedad ioio'
torofher. "was It all risht2 Could you
detect ~"
Tne next Tat nciehoor demanded
further explanations.
.owhv che punchbow'." whispered mo
bachelor GIRL "If tho lynx eyes OF my
dearest friend did not discover 10 I could
trust mv enemy Tho pInchboWl win
IFS Racohanaiian wreath NJ grapevine. u
only an Old washhowl which 7 borrowed
for tho ocCaslon."- Chicago Times-lier-
aid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30
Ohroo Critics.

Two little brides sat on a bough
Singing. Tee wee, tee wee wee, tee
weet"
One said th. other didn't know how
To say. Tee wee. tee wee wee, tee
wcet."
Then two little birds mixed in d fray
Till a biz hawk came flying that way
And soon deprived the critic of breath;
But before he closed his eyes in death
lie gasped and murmurcd in accents
sweet.
Goodbye ! am dying; yet ] say
Ny way IS the only perfect way
10 say Tee wee, tee wee wee, tee
weet.'
Two yellow dogs worked early and late
with a Bow WOW, bow WOW WOW, bow
wow"
one Of them said: "You aln't up 10 date
with your Bow wow bow WOW WOW,
bow wow
Then two yellow dogs mixed In fray
TIL some catchers came along that way
And soon deprived the critic OF breath,
But before ne closed HIS eyes in death
lie gasped and said: u must leave you
now.
Goodbye 7 am dying yet I say
Ny way IS the only perfect way
TO say Bow WOW. bow WOW WOW. bow
wow
Two Thomas cats conversed Tor a while,
Saying: "Ale ow. me ow. me Ow.'
One said. Brother. I don't Ike the style
OF your Me 0w. me 0w ow. me oW.' Do
Then two Thomas cats mixed Boz fray
TIL "a b00t-iack came flying that way
And soon deprived the critic of breath;
But before he closed hts eyes tn death
He gasped and said: Il must leave you
now,
Goodbye. I an dying; yet ! say
Ny way IS the only perfect way
TO say, Ne ow. me ow ow. me ow.'
John Gladding. in Chicago Chronicle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30
Mo Darn.

Have Won seen the dawn the Summer
dawn, -,,,o.-..
When the curtains Of the night are pack
ward drawn, ,,,,--o
And a crimson glory lights the Pillows
Higher and ever higher
I'M her hands she hfteth up
Primmine over with ruby fire,
INC pay Ike golden cup;
And bending by the rivers BRINK
The sparkling river Ait.
She ciyeth little flowers thereof 10 drink
Who bless the giver.
r have seen the dawn. the Summer dawn
sfepping from her purple cloud paFilon,
passing softly over dewy mead and
lawn, ,-.u,t.,,
Higher and ever higher
In her flaming car she scars
Borno on waves Of amethyst fire
over glmmerine seas ana sn're
And stooping from her chariot red
Glowing and cleaning ,
ebo smiles and wakens little Curly-head
Out Of his dreaming.
Pail Mall Gazette.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30
Domestic Diplomacy.
A MATER FAMILIAS WHO IS THE
VERY EMBODIMENT OF IT.

She never describes her aches and
pains.
She never dwells on unpleasant remi-
nisccncos.
She never Apologies for the food.
She IS never a martyr.
She never corrects the children N the
presence of any one not even the family.
Disorder Of a temporary nature does
not disturb her.
When the family diatribe threatens
she knows how and when TO deity change
the subject
She let's every one have affairs Of his
or her own.
She IS always polite and cordial TO
the childrens friends.-Phiadelphia Rec
ord.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30
0hc Nngelu0.

Lol As a taper set beside the bier Of
Day,
one single star its vigil keeps on yonder
height
Whence sable-slippered Dusk, with noise
less tread and light.
Steals down across the dewy lawn and
rose-lined way
Unto the old church there, and nun-like
kneels to pray
Before the Altar-place. soft-breasted
doves and white
Look ont the belfry crevlces upon the
night.
That comes apace; and swift-winged
swallows. circling play
About. the caves. within their stalls the
swcet-broathed kline,
Their milky store all yielded, rest, and
the tired swain
Wends homeward now thro' hedged
lanes and od0r0us;
While DER the fields, like a master chord
OF peace divine
TO close Days Earring song Of weari-
ness and pain
IN blessed bcnediction falls the Angeius.
Margaret FIGHTER I'm Donahoe's.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30
Summer Regnanh

VIE, s-.oet reluctance in her golden EYES
Summer hath put the imperial rose
away.
And donnei her popy-croWn' "H''o s0'-
reOus dyes
Are Ike me skies Of the declining day;
Tho minstrel wind that erst was "on'
20 say
Musical mathis az the prime 9t morn
Now swoons withla the pi1e-ree tops
And when the bee forsake his drowsy
horn.
Raa CLOVIS the evening star.
r. g. .he season OF rorgetfulrsss,
And cen the sharp cicada. hhng high
lars ms not back 20 any sense ot stress;
49,. -~o ,,ntcnf 90 let the hours slip ty
AZ doth The stream that lapsetn lsll-
Why should we tease ourselves to md
To ufEs eaismas-whencc. and Why
and where
with DER us broodine such ethereal blue.
such va of haicy0n air.
Tn oDulonce Of calm enough 20 dwell
ON au the orsird,ug beauty-to give
DER
To the anthraument Of the slum5erous
SPELL
Lettins it clasp us as the sea The shore.
Like those that drink mandrasora, no
more
we heed the future. or what dead days
owned.
For us tho present. and our realm Of
dream,
Where. by The side Of Summer SIS en-
thr0uod
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30

As Mary herself was Jew@' Ars,
smith did not question her further. ana
Mary received orders TO have her sister
on hand. -. -
Mary's sister reported for duty and
Mrs smith gave her minute Instructions
how she should act. wishing 20 give l'e
guests the impression that &c Was q"
regular member OF the househoid'
Things went on swmminEiy ui,'.
Mary's sister, seeing that one Oh wy
guests was out of tea, came UP auu
wanted 20 know If the lady wouiu IA
"anlther." The guest smilingly answer
ed fhat she would. whereupon Mary
sister. snatching up the cup ba"leu
across the room in the most approved
cheap-restaurant code Draw one. DC
tr0it Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30
Ms TIE Seasons Pass

A summer moon on a silver sea
And a song from the swelling deep
Where Venus seeks on the Graded waves
To rock her son 20 sleep.
But fhe elnsh cupid houts her care
ana fees 10 the powered shade.
4. r-.mui the story-the old umc-told
TO t.. ears Of a blushing maid.
Tho se'f-eamc moon and the self-same
sea
~ hrich, in their beauteous glow
Anc tho song as sweet IN its dreamy
charm
As e. was n year ae0.
DER fho soul OF the youth just mem'ry
rnHff
A. no looks ihro' the twelve months
whfTf
An1 'he O'd time stofrv is told again
Elf' oiae' 20 another rirl
p. r. d IN Philadelphia Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30
Tho Premium Habit.

7 happened 90 run against an old school
friend Eph Gathcrum, while on a visit
10 the city a short time ago As had
neither seen nor heard anything OF him
for a number OF years, i was glad to
WELD 20 bis urging. and go up 20 his
house with him for dinner and a good
long talk. Afcr j had been introduced
10 his wife. and while we were waiting
for dinner. I happened 10 notice a. desk
in the room that struck my fancy
"Thcre. Eph.~ said. that's fine kind
OF o. desk j like May 1 ask where you
got IT,"
Certainly" he replied, without the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30

least embarrassment. 1T came with
box Of soap
I thought nothing OF this until. con
versation tagged as it VIII while waiting
for dinner / said. just for something 10
say That's O. fine engraving hanging
over the mantel"
"Yes. we like It first rate" said Eph.
ct came with package Of tea"
This did excite my curiosity. so. just %
satisfy it. I casually commented on dir
feront articles in the room. Without eX-
ccpti0u they had been acquired as PIE
mluVs. The lamp came with a box Of
candles the carpet with patent carpet
sweeper. the vases with twenty-five
pounds OF coffee the table with = set
OF duplicate whist. the piano with GER
tal- number of barrels Of flour, and the
bric-a-brac, pictures. and furniture with
various dry-goods and groceries. BY tho
time l had learned an this 1 had deter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30
A WOmans First Duty is at Home.

a woman who is not strong. and yet
has 10 perform the mulufarious duties
on nousc-mothcr and home maker. must
learn 70 recognize her lmi atoms or she
cannot get through her task with salts
faction 20 herself or her family writes
Elizabeth Robinson Scovl ip tho August
ladies' Home journal "Shc must learn
TO cconOmize her strength and not fritz
dor 10 away I'm doing unnecessary things.
which some one else can do as well. that
she may have enough left for the impor-
qaut demands that no one else can satla-
~. She must balance the claims OF
CHARITY society and her own household.
and resolutelv refuse 10 be pushed be-
vond her powers Of endurance. il Us
hard 20 shut ones ears to what seems
call Of duty. but % the wife and mother
home IS the first duty. the special neid
given her 20 cultivate. and her part may
he only IN train and support the workers
whose business and duty lie outside in
the world"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30
Handsome Linen.
TOHAVEITIS THE DESIRE OF ALL
GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS.

me present S. e good time % replensh
the household stock OF linen, for almost
an the shops are holding sales of linen
and such things. TO have handsome
linen IS the desire 0f every good house
Keeper. and ia these days. when such
material IS sold so cheaply. there is no
reason why every one may not possess
II. The love Of fine linen is a strictly old
fashioned taste; the Priscilias and the
Evangelnes OF old an had their chests
az linens. most likely gathered together
20 stock their households in anucipa-
lion OF the time when they should ne
iho brides Of their John AlQens or Bene-
diets.
40 woman who IS Of the head ~
house should any more consider being
without a cupboard fun 90 linen than
without one OF china. Even ~ the
stock Of linens is scanty. Il IS more con-
venient for both mistress and maid to
keen ~ in its own special closet
by linen s. meant AN draperics. bed
furnishings towels. napkins. tanle-
cloths. doilics. wash covers. etc. Most
OF these should be OF linen because In
On fabrics are tho most serviceoble.
Linen is not necessarily expensive; In
quality Il ranges from heavy sacking 70
the finest cambria and lawns. Linen Is
better than cotton for household use Tor
several reasons. Owing 90 the length and
Nneness OF the fax hbers from which u
IS woven SIS surface S. smoother and
more lustrous than cotton. Because the
nhers are longer. presenting on the sur
face fewer short ends 80 is less woody
Than cotton. and therefore linen soils less
easily. Nor does 70 so readily absorb
moisture Because A. does not take M
rerspira,ion 80 thoroughly as cotton.
,inen makes cooler clothing and bed
str
ana holster cases doillcs trsv cloths.
etc ur purity gloss and smoothness
recommend ~ as superior 20 cotton. for
81 long ae there is shred % 20 left e
looks well tie superiority over cotton
in the way Of durability is ne TO !. any
housekoener who has tested q hearing
witness % this fact-Buffalo Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30
She Called Him Names.

Suddenly a bicycle lamp was turned on
a dark corner of the piazza and blush
ing girl was discovered.
"Why do you blush?' they asked her
I-I think" she replied falterinly.
zone Of those kissing bugs is somewhere
about here"
The young man sitting by her side got
up and walked away with every indica-
ton OF ind.gnauon.-Chica Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-30
This Wnitress Wns a Ringer.

When Mrs Smith decided % give a tea
party she made up her mind that 81 should
be the event of the season. With that
I'm view she started elaborate prepare
tions. promising Mary, her cook an ex-
ira weeks wages II she would do her
best 10 make the party a success. Find
ing that she would need a girl TO help
serve tho tea, she asked Mary II she
knew of any one that she could get.
"Sure. num-" answered Mary. There's
me sister. what's used 20 waitin' an
who'll be glad 10 get the chance, FOR
she's a poor CURL Just out Of job"
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mined 10 see II Tph did not own some
thing which was not premium.
Just then a youngster bounced into tho
room, bowling: SAY. papa, gimme a quar-
ter to go 10 tho show tonight, will yer?
All the boys is goin'" And l thought
saw my opportunity.
"Hellol Eph." asked, jocularly, what
did he como within
my WIFE" replied Eph. solemnly Her
first husbands son." he explained. see
ing my look OF surprise.-Harper Bazaar.