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The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14
MONROE.

DON'T WANT POSTOFFICE ABOLISHED.
 The rural delivery topic still agitates she public. Those within radius of mile from the Center are satisfied with the postoffice, feeling they are better oil with two mails day, as they have now, than one in future with prospect of big town debt for, digging out snow banks in, time for mail carrier to get through. It took quite number of men over week to dig out mile and half on one road, last year. .
 EAST VILLAGE AND VICINITY.
 William Curtiss Is having his house done of up stairs. W. W. Bliss is do- ing the work.
 Arthur Smith of Naugatuck spent a few days it o. J. Sherwood's. recently.
 Miss Florence Bliss was the guest of her friend, Mrs F. P. Stowe, of Southford, recently.
 The sociable that was held at MT sbarpe's was enjoyed byisll. The sum raised was $2e. which goes to the paste, of the Methodist church. Miss Daisy Seeley of Tashua has been visiting Mrs Robert Sinclair.
 Miss Agnes Beardsley is with her sis ter, Mrs l.. Beers, in Stratford. Mrs Agur Beardsley has visited her daughter, Mrs D. A. Nichols.
 The Microbene Co. have spent few days in town.
 Mrs Goldsborough has returned home from Clifton Springs, N. Y., Mrs Van. DuYne is also at homo.
 Edward Gray is now supplying tho
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14

My son has been troubled for years with chronic diarrhoea. Sometime ago persuaded him to take some of Chamber lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Reme- dy. After using two bottles of the 25 cent size he was cured. give this testi. [monial, hoping some one similarly af- flicted may read 1t and be beneficial Thomas c. Bower, Glencoe. o. - For sale by R. H. Beers G Co.,, Newtown ; Taylor, Curtis q Co.,, Sandy Hook ; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; W. N. Hufd. Long Hill; A: B. Fancher, Hawleyville. "s
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14

When the stomach Is tired out 1t must have . rest, but we can't live without food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure ''digesta what you eat'' 50 that you can eat all the good food you want while 1t is restoring che digestive organs to health. It is the only preparation that digests all kinds of food. R. H. Beers d Co.,, Newtown; s. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blake. man, Botsford; B. HaWley G Co.,, sterney; A. B. Fanoher, Hawleyville {;
 W. N. Hurd Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14

Master Clark Walker, who has been confined in Ossinipg hospital for some weeks, was returned to his home on Cro- ton avenue, last Sunday. It will be re- membered that this little fellow was wedged between the wheel and wagon body of an express wagon recently near his home. He was in precarious con- dition with hls leg broken in three places, but by the proficient services at the hos
 pital and his sturdy qualities, he has been able to return at this early date,
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14
GRANGE BULLETIN.
ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS

ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
 On account of the severe rain storm, last meeting night, there were not enough members present for a quorum. The next regular night comes, Tuesday ev- ening, December IS, when the candidates will be given the third and fourth de- grees and the election of officers will be held. The lunch box sale will be post poned until later. A full attendance of members is earnestly requested.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14

much to the delight of many friends. LSine Sing News.] The young lad is visiting his grandmother, Mrs Philo Clarke, as he is now on his legs once more, and will soon be able to walk without limping.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14

Tho great removal sale of $50OO worth of millinery goods will be one of the events of the season. All the goods at w. K. Halligan's, 1040 Main street, Bridge port will be offered at great reduction In price. Call and see the bargains.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14

Genessee Pure Food Co.,, Le Roy, N.Y.: Gentlemen My mamma has been . great coffee thinker and has found It
 very injurious. Having used several packages of your Grain-O, the drink that takes the place of coffee, she finds 1t much better for herself and for us children to drink. She has given up coffee drinking entirely. We use pack
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14
and not MT Brennan as stated in last weeks BEE.
CHRISTMAS JEWELRY IN ABUN-
 DANCE,
A SUGGESTION FROM REID & TODD.

A SUGGESTION FROM REID & TODD.
 Any article selected will be held until wanted. We recommend an early selec- tion and purchase before the stock is broken, as we cannot guarantee to du- plicate at the last. Oar assortment is now complete and we are sure to please you with something in our stock.-[ Reid & Todd. jewellers and opticians, 1054 Main street, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14

Rich, warm, healthy blood is given by Hoods Sarsaparilla, and thus it protects the sy stem from colds, levers, pneumonia and other diseases that quickly overcome weak and debilitated aYatem.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14
WHAT SHALL vEHAvx FOR DESSERT?

This question arises ip the family every day. Let us answer it to-day. Try Jell.O, . delicious deesert. Prepared in two minutes. No baking! Add hot water and set to cool. Flsvors :-Lemou, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. A. our gr0cers. 10 cts.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14

A good place to get your lunch when in Bridgeport is at Brennan's, A Cannon street.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14

Dr c. A. Benedict of Bridgeport was in town, Wednesday, to attend the dadi- cation of the new Library building. She was guest of MT and Mrs Arthur J. Smith.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14

Aphonograph makes splendid Christ
 mas present and one that will amuse young and old for a long time. N. l.. Bevier's store in Derby is the right place to buy one.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14

Hubbell Brothers of Derby show fine line of slippers and they make anyone . nice Christmas present.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IS AT
 HIGH TIDE.

And so are our Christmas Stocks. Thousands of appropriate presents, big things and little things, useful, orna- mental and lasting This is the ideal store to trade in-nOt now and then but at all times.
 The verdict has been declared. Our display the best. Our stock the most complete. Our prices the low est.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14

age every week. I am 10 years old Yours respectfully.-(Fannie Williams, Buchanan, Mich., May 22.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14

John Pitzsohler has . new horse
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14
w. P. Tomlin- has been engaged as
 ianitor of the new Library building.

The annual meeting of the stockhold- ers of the Newtown Agricultural society will be held at the Firemen's room next Tuesday, December IS, at 3 30 p. m.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14
WHAT YOU CAN FIND HERE.

Dolls of all kinds, dressed and not dressed, unbreakable dolls, jointed dolls, dolls with kid bodies, jointed or not, dolls that will sleep. In fact any kind of doll you want is here.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14
wATRRTOwN BRANCH.

wATERBURY-Leave,e e.4b. s.41. 11.l7 m-
 1.so. 4.0l, b.0o. SIP. 7Os, s.o6, i1.9o p. Sun. days. sAS Q; m.. 800 ?. m: Arsjye-S26, soo @ Sundays, 6.63 a. m. 6rs D. m. WAfERTOWN-Leave.6 6.0s, 7<9, 10.97 .. m. 10 .. m., l.EO D. m. Arrive, 7c2, s.56, ll.S7 q
 m., :l7 lls. 6l7 e.s0. 7so, s.sas Ii.7 p. -; sa1 daS lC .00 .. V. S17 2. -.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20
LuBRiCATING A WATCH.
No other piece of Machinery Will Hun
so I.on.- Af:cr &, s,ua.lc OiIinE.

No Other Piece of Machinery VIII Hun
SO Lon:, After Il Single OiiinE.
Very few Of the millions of people
who carry watches realize to what
powerful extent fabrication is dc.
veloped, and what an cxtraordinarX.
number of turns the balance wheel
makes with one oiling, says the Phiia-
delphia Record. y Chestnut street
Matchmaker Whose knowledge of these
wonderful pieces of mechanism is %0t
exceeded by any nlan in this city, haA
made up an interesting table of COM
parison to show the perfection of lubri-
cation in watch.
A watch will run ON one oilirg from
year o n year and Il half. Every min
ute the balance wheel turns OH it's
nxs $50 times, and aT,G00 times in an
hour. Accepting the year as the time
the ordinary watch viii rl!n. with orc
oiling, he finds that If the driver OF a
locomotive was as well oiled as bai-
ance wheel of Il watch, ii ought TO run
co miles an hour day and night for
CHS days, or we'll on TO two years, With
1 one oiling. In that time it would
( traverse II distance equal 10 nearly four
times tie circumference of .he earth.
In view of tie fact that in reality
4 few locomotives "ill run one day with-
out reoilrg, he maintains th&s the
| matchmaker has developed his art to a
! far greater degree than the locomotive
builder has yet been able to reach.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20
FROM BRYAN's OWN CITY.
Comes Startling Story. An Open Let
ter that Mill Cause a Sensation.

Comes Startling Story. An Open Let.
ter that WILL Cause a Sensation.
Lincoln. Neb., Dec. 17.-{Special)-
AT No 2ll5 O street. this city, is the
Il. & NJ. Wall Paper House. "B. 4 Nj.
are the initial letters of the proprietors,
Mr.. A. C. Bonsor and Mr. o. Il. Mey-
efs. The senior partner, MIR. Bons'
is Il wcll-inown and highly respect
citizen. and no one has ever doubted
his truthfulness. 1t is. therefore, the
pronounced opinion in Lincoln and the
State generally that the significant. and
very strong statements made in MI.
Eonsol's letter will go unchallengea.
After explaining his willingness that
the matter be given the fullest posi-
BILE publicity in the public interest, Mr..
Eopsor proceeds:
have suffered untold misery and
pain for over ten years. My kidneys
We're diseased. | tried many so-callef
remedies, but they did me no good. Il
saw an advertisement OF Dodd's Kid
hey Pills, and bought some. and COM
menced to use them Mt once. l had
not had one good nights sleep, and be-
fore the first box OF tine Dodtl's Kidney
Pills were all used, | could sleep all
night without pains. | am now COM
plctcly curcd and have not a pain or
ache left. cannot recommend Dodd's
Kidney Pills too highly. for they are
uneXcclcd as n kidney remedy.
Yours truly. \. G. BoNSOR.
No. 2115 0 street.
Lincoln. Neb:
Dodd's Kidney Pills always cure. SOC
q box. All dealers.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20

operation performed which would re-
store Nora, "and you take the price of
the other and renew your subscription
to the Relief and Aid"
'But, my dear, you say you have
wanted n pair of solitaires for long
Time" said Mr.. Peabody.
"And haven't l had them??" asked
Mrs. Peabody.
But you are sure you are satisfied to
do this??"
''lntirely sure"
"And this is the worldly Mrs. Pea
body" said her husband, putting his
arm about her.
eyes, it is" she said. throwing back
her head and smiling. 81 am worldly
l love the world, and ! was never hap
pier in ii than | am just now
sit was for love of the world" sale
/ MIR Peabody, softly, as he bent an1
kissed his wife, that the Christ whose
birth we celebrate came to teach, suf
/ fer and die among US"
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500 liewnrd. 500

The readers Of this paper will be pleased
To lcaisl thst there is ut least one dreaded
disease that Science has been
aide 10 cure IN all il; stages, and that is
Catarih. Hairs Catalrh Cure is the only
positive cure known 10 The medical fra
teinity. Catarrh being 4 constitutional
disease, requires y constitutional treat
mont Hall sCatarrh Cure is taken in,
tcrnaly, ~ ting direetl.. on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. thereby
destroying the foundation of the disease.
:tnd giving the patient strength by build
ing up The constitution ana assisting ma
t,rc in doing its work. The proprietnrs
have 50 much faith in its curative powers
that they offer one llundi ed Dollars for
any case that il fails to cure. Send. for tst
of testimonials. Address
+. j. CHENEY X CO, Tolsd2, ~
Sold by Druggists. I5c
lIall's Family Iills are the best.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20

DOTH Culiu. odS
was scarcely more than child herself,
being but about 16 years of age; but
tradition attaches to her most excellent |
Judgment, and maternal instinct in
calculabAy strong. Besides did she not
know her boy had been foretold by the
angel? "rhou shalt call His name
Jesus, because He shall save His people
from their sins" She might not love
Him the more because of His illustrious
destiny, but her heart could not be
but lifted up in commendable pride at
this reflection, as she gazed for the first
time into His dear, sweet face and His
tiny blue eyes looked wonderingly into
hers. Then the news quickly went
abroad, angels from Heaven bearing
about the tidings OF the birth of their
King. They told the shepherds upon the
plains of Salem and the wise men of
the east and all of them entered the lit
tie caravansary of the village of Bethle-
hem, and saw the babe and its mother
| lying down in the same room where
We're the camels and horses and oxen
OF strangers, who had come up to
Jerusalem to be taxed. Angels sang
the praises of the newly born and new
star appeared in the sky. The wise men
brought gifts and laid them at the feet
of the mother.
This was the first Christmas and
Mary was the first person in all the
world to receive Christmas gift, and
hers was infinitely greater in value
than all combined, that have been since
received by all the people who have
lived or died. der gift, the Christ
child; she honored above all the wom-
en- who have lived or died, in being made
the mother of Him who should "be
called Jesus, because He shall save His
people from their sins"
The angel song to the shepherds had
for its burden peace to men of good
WILL" One could scarcely think of a
Christmas that is other than gladstone
and joyous. The clouds may be thick
overhead, while in north countries the
earth may have sheet of snow, and in
the southlands there may be thunder
and rain. But there are warmth, sun
light and gladness in the hcart-tht
best place in all the world for them. In
the NearJ DlfuS sing carol songs OF JOY
in the heart flowers bloom, leaves are
out upon the trees and vclvety gras!
covers the hills.
o, the Christmas tidc-Christ's birth
day, day of all days in the calendar
How hearts glow on this day and warn
each to the other. How strifes and bit
ternesses end, and all cares, from with
out and from within, take on quicl
wings and fly far away. How self j
swallowed in love for those about one
and all become, like the Magi VIII
visited Jesus, bearers of gifts-glad
heart gifts that make radiant th
checks of donors as we'll as recipients
o. the Christ day. Would that th
J cheer of the family board. The ioyou
home-bringing and the giaaness c
the heart might be in every Gay CT N
: year. That, indeed. would be a bring
: ing down of the New Jerusalem frcl
Heaven to earth; for then there wol,l
be no more SORROW ortcars, ard wicked
ness and sin would end in the land.
WILLIAM ROSSER COECl3.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20

opportunity. was 1T not" sand one OF
the gentlemen. regarding her with re
spcctful admiration.
"A little fresh, but | can't Jet my
youth slip from me nnimprovcd," and
smiling she stepped lightly, but with
quiet dignity, into the elevator
That's a woman in ten thonsaud.'
said he gentleman who Lad spoken to
Mrs Peabody
yes" said his companion. "'The
worldly Mrs Pchbody.' as her family
and friends half in Jest. half seriously.
call her is an exceptional Woman Her
son Harry is an But wears don't count
| when y woman is as charming as Mrs.
| Peabody Give NE n worldly woman of
| the right sort every time. 1t will he
time enough for angels vi cn we reach
| the Eivsian fields"
"Yon're right Didn't she look q
picture. though. in that nai,y bicycle
suit?'
In tile meantime Mrs Peabody had
dounea ,nnhish house GOWN and scatcc
| sittima-room II was one of tie hand
soonest apartments in thc l,o'ei and lis
4 windows commanded Il snl,e- y view %
| wafer. shore and distant city M
| though The holidays We're rear at hant
tbs first suow was Just herirrirg IL
lin large, far-apari flakes THAT poisc,
and iluttercl in tho alr ms ! determined
10 finish some ecrie game before per
hitting Themselves to sink finally. "A
IA "a
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20
BEST FOR THE BOWELS.

No matter what ails you, headache to Q
cancer, you will never get we'll until your
bowels are put right. CASCARETS help
nature, cure you without grippe or pain.
produce easy natural movements, cost
yon Just 10 cents TO start getting your
health back. CASCAIRETS Candy ca
thartic, the genuine, put up i'll metal
boxes, every tablet has c. @. G. stamped
OF it. Beware of limitations.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20

The running of au,o-nobises. or
horseless vehicles. has become na-
tional sport in France, and clubs de-
voted to it have been formed in the
larger cities. One Of the sights along
the French roads this summer will be
the addition of many motor wagons
to the great number Of bicycles.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20
Our Nations Mealth.

The material wealth and strength OF
our nation is in iron, the most useful
of all metals, just as the wealth of a
human being lies in useful stomach.
If you have oNerworked yours, try
Hostetters Stomach Btters. 1t will
relieve the clogged bowels, improve the
appetite and care constipation, dyspep-
STA and hiliouSness.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20
,r1,ut Nyns His Iden.

Lock here, MIR lloiaclS,' said Mrs.
Hojacls, I'D like to know why You
asked NE what wanted for Christ
mas present, if you intended TO get
something entirely differently
81 wanted TO surprise you, dear" was
Hojack's unsatisfactory reply.-N. Y.
Truth.
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>yort,,v oft.o, Iteration,

Washington Evening Star: Never
mind" said the legitimate actors friend.
"posterity will doubtless recognize you. .
Yes" was the reply, but You forget
that so far as i am concerned, posterity
is made up exclusively of dead heads"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20
Her First christmas ru..,iinw.

Once bride. unused to cooking. made an
MAS pudding rare.
And in weight at least. no pudding ever
did with it compare.
Then the bride unuset. to cooking bowed
her weary head and cried
But her cheerful husband wlispered: New
err mind. my precious BIRDS.
1t is Just the thing needed. we win yet
outwit the fates."
And he cut it up in scsmcnts which he used
as paper weights.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20
ital,r,n. to Suie.

Pick Up: Customer (having tried
nearly all the hats in the shop)-It's 4
funny thing that You don't seem to
have . hat that suits my head.
shopman (truly anxious to PLEASED
TRY "a soft one sir =,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20
rocuRE. a COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets. All
druggists refund tile money if it fails to cure
i. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c
An EARLY Call.

Harpers Bazaar: Mrs. Won Blumer-
Dear! dear! l dropped my diamond
ring off my finger this morning and
can't find it anywhere.
Won Blumer-It's all right. I came
cts
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20
Worst Yet.
Moonshin,

Moonshine: please, / want pennorth
of-er-er--I want-cr-er-'
Have you forgotten what you came
for?''
yves. that's what want"
'.What?"
tCamphor''
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20
Clcyer Pa.

Fliegende Blaetter: Aunt-But. Fritz.
Why do you always bring Elsa when I
play? She screams frightfully until
have to stop.
Fritz-Yes. that's what pa says, and
ht. gives me j cents TO do lit.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20
sumcient Cause.

Heitere Welt: Iieutenant-Why is it
that you .are always falling off your
horse?
"Reminiscences you keep making
me get on his back again.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consump-
tion saved my life three years ago.
Mrs. Thomas Robbins, Maple street,
Norwich. N. y, February IL, 1900.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20
ll,,.;.l,t.

Tommy. have you dreamed about
Santa Claus yct?'
"Yes, papa; ard he was bow-legged,
just like you."- Chicago News.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20
The Fear Girls.

Indianapolis ournal: "He said he
loved me because l was so different"
Eyes; all other girls have been indif-
fprent -
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Austrian Cite.

Fifty years ago Austria had seven
cities with more than $4,000 inhab,
itants; to-day there are 50
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20

Each package of PUTNAM FADE
LESS DYE colors more goods than any
other dye and colors them better, too
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20
Preventing the Cur,

3 IreVCNtlnG the Cure.
New York Weekly: Mrs Gotham
The paper says an Indiana state board
is trying to prevent the marriage of
idiots.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20

Houston, Tex, has lawyer named
Crank. And there are others.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20
An Interrupted Game.

Indianapolis SUM ",Jist wait till me
an Hi finishes this game of checkers"
called out Silas Gurnhill, proprietor of
the Lonesomeville grocery, to the wo-
man who had entered.
"But I'm in hurry" said the wo-
man. Il want one of em red an
White checked table cloths
Guess that'll break up the game,
then, Hi Silas as he pushed the
checkers aSia2 n9 gathered UP the
table clcfh On whiGh they had been
playing.
You Sc he continued, turning to
| the woman 4 lost my checkerboard
| the Other day, an Hi am ne lowed
| this table cloth I'D do fairly vol fer a
substitute. Made it a leetle dirty,
mebbe, but it'll all come out i'm the
warsh. Only one in the store. Sixty
three cents. Wrap 'er up?"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20

Their w;.or,,htlc.. GIFTS.
81 wish" said the minister's son sad
ly. thar people wouldn't give IA slip
prrs for Christmas. N. y. World.
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a-pa a- - sa-a
HRS. PEABODY'S
:. SOLITAlRES.
Ey inloina,le Van Eosscn Waseman.
s-s@ - :aa - :s@ -se-

Is, ] have been out
enjoying what is
probably the last
opportunity of the
season. said Mrs
Peal bod y as she
stood in her bicycle
costume. one of Il
little groupw.aitlng
in the hotel rotul,-
da for the elevator.
"2a.hcr n cold
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-20
.I've decided to take you into my con.

GIVE decided to take you into my con.
fidence," said Mr.. Peabody, land I think
IN do so before look over the evening
paper. AS the worldly Mrs. Peabody has
perfect taste, / want to know what she
thinks of these as a Christmas gift for
my best girl? Will they suit her? I've
only taken them on approval, ard he
handed her dainty open case in which
were pair of brilliant and exquisite
ly matcsd solitaires, from the very
best house in the city. This latte.
fact, the hallmark" meant much to
Mrs. Peabody. for nothing but the best
from the best satisfied her fastidious
taste.
"How very beautiful! All, how good
you are. Erastns:." she exclaimed, her
face glowing With pleasure.
81 have wanted them so long. You
don't know how they suit me- she
continued, as she adjusted the heau-
\ tiful gems and viewed her reflected
/ self with the utmost satisfaction.
"They do suit you" said Mr.. Peabody,
regarding her admiringly. Then sud
denly the light went out of Mrs. Pea
body's face and SHE turned from the
mirror
"lgrastrs," she said. don't think me
rude, but will you tel me how much
you are to pay for my soiitaires?'
Certainly, Josephine, just an ever
$1,000
.sErastus, will You take them bacl
and give me the price Of one" and sh'
explained that she proposed to have thu