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ses,n1l LIZ.
ITO be continued.1

The camel yields them ntlk-fre-
quently the only food of the natives
gives them meat and hides, facilitates
transport from one place to another,
and forms the means of exchange,
which at any moment it is possible to
barter for other articles, thus taking
the place of money. The Somalis also
accommodate their existence to the
wants of the camels; they go with the
herd wherever pasture is best. or
where rain has recently fallen; and on
this account one may frequently not
find the trace of village where yes
terday place was full of life and peo-
pie. The oamels, in fact. carry away
the village on their backs miles dis
tant. Such are the chief
events in the life of Somali. Every
thing Is governed according to some
ancient unwritten law, not contained
in any codex, not dictated by any
tribunal, but still sacredly observed
and carried out for centuries through
out the whole region inhabited by the
Somalis.-"Sport in Somaliland"
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must talk no more OF this-you and, II,
1 have always had a, horror OF disloyai.
ty.'
"i know I said, that I have done
an unheard of thing In thus stealing
you away from your friends to ask Won
questions which only the most intimate
friends could claim the right to ask.
but
"Oh. she cried impulsively. "Some.
how you and 1 have bridged over
years You are good TO me-don't
think will misunderstood. L shall al.
ways remember you and-what yol
would have done for me.
What l shall try yet to do, in spite
IF all" l amended. Il meant to leave
England soon. but now Il shall stay"
"1es-stay.' She family echoed;
though You must leave me now. i
would rather anything than that
you were with me when they come to
me. 1 will make some excuse for hav-
ng separated myself from them. Only
20 now-please goP'
As she spoke outside in the ball we
heard voices and footsteps coming
nearer.
ITO be continued
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Try as I would 1 could not induce her
to continue the conversation that had
been broken short. The brief interval
that had passed since then had severed
the threads of intense emotion that
had for the moment united Is. and she
evidently repenting her frankness. was
visibly i'll at ease. 1t was only at the
door that her manner warmed little
toward me again.
Eyes, 1 believe I am quite all right. %
she said, i'm answer to question. II
shall not even have suspicion of q
limp" She held out her hand to me,
and did not try to draw il away.
though 1 held ii rather longer and
more tightly than conventionality
might have approved. "Yoa win come
-soon-to see Lady Tressidy and me -
she asked softly.
az thought OF calling tomorrow
afternoon. May IT'
II shall be glad-very glad Never
shall 1 forget your Kindness to. me to-
day. Don't think me any more-odd-
than you can help. Good-by."
Before could begin to tell her how
impossible it would be to think any
save the most reverent thoughts of her
she was gone. and a cloud seemed sud
denly TO darken my sky.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
CHAPTER VI.

As l was on my way down TO break
fast a little after L. | met one OF the
bell boys with telegram which he
had been on the way TO bring to my
door
$50 sorry not TO have seen Won
yesterday" the words ran "Wildred
has come to town. bringing nv Ing
gage. on receipt of wire from me.
saying | have just heard important fl
nancial business, calling me to Ameri-
ca mt once. Has told me of your visit.
Very veXed can't keep engagement
with you tonight. and that this must
after all be farewell, as l am leaving
immediately for Southampton by boar
train. Good-by and good luck to Won.
VIII write you soon from other side
addressing Savoy Hotel. Yours, Har-
yey Farnham."
l cannot say that / felt any very
deep disappointment at the thought
that l would not see my friend from
the States again. But 1 had serious
sense of uneasiness, and an inexplica.
BILE impression that in some underlined
way l had done him an injustice or
been careless of his interests, though,
In reality, was very sure l had done
nothing of the kind
Suu, l. cOulO not snake on. the feel
ing, and with an odd restlessness upon
1ne 1 started almost Immediately after
breakfast for long walk
AS l pursued my way slowly, idly
booking at those who passed, there was
n flash Of red-gold hair as slender
figure in dark gray cloth shot by, and L
knew, with quickening of my heart
throbs, that L had seen Miss Cunning
ham.
She was going very well, and 1 was
admiring her pretty back with its girl
1sh shoulders and slim tapering waist,
when suddenly a woman, riding in the
opposite direction, sweryed across the
road on her wheel before Miss Cum
bingham had been given time either to
slacken her speed or turn out of the
way.
A collision was inevitable, and with
out waiting for 1t to happen, as knew
1T must in another instant, / ran for
ward with great springing strides
IL was all over before L could reach
the place. Both had fallen, and sew
eral passers-by on wheels had stopped
and collected in so close n group that
L could not see whether one or both
had been seriously injured.
In less time than it takes in telling,
however, 1 had elbowed my way
through the well-meaning crowd to
ind Miss Cunningham sitting on the
edge of the grass nursing a twisted
ankle, her lovely face looking white
and troubled.
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INTO A STORM OF TEARS.
The cause OF the accident was al
ready on her feet, and in the midst of
such voluble apologies and explana.
lions that l could only conclude she,
at least, had suffered slightly.
Miss Cunningham" / said, warn
Ing the girl OF my presence; and she
looked up with a tremulous little cry
OF surprise and, perhaps, relief.
"Oh, 1 am so thankfulr' she exclaim-
ed Il was just wondering what |
should do. But-but you will help me
/ know"
''If you will let me-" 1 responded.
rather too eagerly. IT saw the acct
dent from distance. i hope you are
not much hurt"
II don't quite know" she said rue
fully
t'Im afraid 1 can't walkr' she warn
end me, laughing nervously.
'0f course not A cabs the thing,
with the invaded bike on top. But
may be with you? don't see how it
is possible to let you go by yourself"
1T will be very unconventional, wont
it!' she smiled. But there are times
when conventionalities must be thrown
aside, and shall be grateful! If you'll
take care OF me and do all the plan.
ming, please" Then, woman-like. con.
tradicting her own last sentence. she
went on: But I don't see how we can
manage about cab. OF course, there
wont be any here, and-I don't very
much want to be left sitting here all
alone
And you shall not be, for a moment.
said, joyfully even at this small sign
That my presence was not actually dis
agreeable to her. There are plenty of
people who will call a cab for u.s.
; And proceeded to put my statement
to the proof.
Within five minutes an unusually
presentable four wheeler had appeared
upon the sceene, the unfortunate bi-
cycle had been handed I'D on top. and
! the young lady had been tenderly
helped inside.
Tell him just to go on slowly for a
few minutes while we talk things
over" she commanded, more cheerful
ly. "Do you know, Mr.. Stanton, after
all, begin 10 hope my ankle is not SC
badly hurt; and though, as l told you
/ shall be in sad scrape when / get
home, and have to confess, still, there's
a spice of adventure in ali of this thai
appeals to me, rather. It's a very Ions
time since / have had an adventure OF
any kind"
Poor child; she little guessed how
many awaited her behind the lowered
curtain OF the futurel
= Never have had one which voul(
be 80 wholly delightful" boldly said
eff had not to think thai you wer,
were In pain"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
CHAPTER ".

Without giving myself second for
further reflection, and with the blood
surging to my temples, found myself,
with few strides, beside her. Mud
stained boots and trousers were for
gotten. / would waste no time in apol-
ogizing for my appearance.
What she must have thought OF my
pale and eager face, suddenly bent
over 1 do not know. She uttered no
exclamation, however. Without one
spoken word / made her see that she
must come with me. and the quick
realization OF my power over her, as
she laid her hand upon my arm unhesi-
tatingly, thrilled me to the very core
of my being.
/ led her down the hall 10 a small
public drawing room, and not once did
she hesitate or look back, unconven-
tional as was the adventure In which
she was engaged.
Luckily the place was empty, save
for two elderly Frenchwomen, who
gossiped and gabbled with their heads
close together on a sofa in q corner.
what is it-oh' what is itY' aues-
toned Karine. Quick! there will only
be a moment, know, for they will see
that have gone, and will soon find me
here"
Without any preface L came straight
20 the asking of the bald, crude cues.
ton which was in my mind to ask
For the sake of-ocr friendship.
Miss Cunningham forgive me, and tell
me whether you love Carson Wildred %
She started and quivered almost as
though l had struck her a blow, and
her large, frightened eyes studied mine
for n long second without answering.
Then she said, simply: mo my friend,
1 do not love him."
Yet you have promised to marry
! him?'
yes"
"And you mean TO carry out that
promiseT'
Eyes unless
'Unless whatT
neutrality-suspicious. to prevent me-
eff you do not love him something
shall prevent Let me help you. For
Heavens sake, let mel Only give me
an idea how il can best be done-I ask
| no more. 1 will teach you what such a
friendship as mine can have the power
| to do"
"You are very kind" she said, gently
and sadly. 81 am not looking forward
| to any great degree of happiness In
my life, but / daresay, after all, / shall
get on as well as most women. 1 don't
| think anything will happen to prevent
what we were speaking off,,
why, is 1T to come so soon, then?" I
questioned impetuously.
'In six weeks. 1t was all arranged
to-day"-with a soft little sigh at the
end of her sentence.
Tell me this: Are you In any way
being forced into the marriage?'
Not by people-exactly. Only by
circumstances. IL can't tell you any
more, though believe me, am CRATE
full for all you mean, and all you would
| do for friendships sake"
Tell me what could prevent itY' I
persisted imploringly. eff you found
that he was unworthy would that
She half smiled, though without anv
mirthfulness. There are so many de-
grees of unworthiness, aren't there ?
And / am not near enough to perfec-
| ton to believe myself a judge"
IF he had committed a crimeY I
| went desperately on
"Ah, theni But IL is wrong to wish
that he should have been guilty OF anv
wickedness. I thing Mr.. Stanton. that
as Itaye promised to be his wife we
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
By HARRY MooD REYNM DS

'Oh, 1T is really not so dreadful" She
blushed brightly, but when the lovely
rose tint faded it left her pale even to
the lips. LET us talk" she went on
more sedately, about the way in
which you are to get me out of my diff
ficulty-for 1 think you have promised
to do that
Suppose, then" suggested that
you allow me to take Won at
once to a doctor, who will examine
your ankle. and perhaps be able TO an
noint it with some healing lotion which
may prevent the limping you so dread.
There used to be man in this neigh
borhood whom l knew by reputation
when l was in England last L remem.
Der street and number. and it's not
very likely that he has moved AWAY :"
"a good idea" she exclaimed: hut
though she tried to speak brightly.
even merrily, IL was plain to see that
she was suffering good deal, whether
more physically or mentally l could
not tell.
1 put out my head and gave iirec
tons to the cabman, and when drew
il in again to glance anxiously at the
face which already l so passionateIv
loved, l saw that It was even whittier
than before.
''you have made nothing of your main.
but know that you are ill-that Won
are suffering"
Il am very foolish" she answered,
in low, unsteady voice. ''It isn't my
ankle, though of course that hurts a
little. but think it must be the shock,
which L didn't realize at first. 1 felt
quite bright until moment ago, but
suddenly l am all weak and trembling.
The truth is. Mr.. Stanton, l wasn't fit
to be out this morning, especially alone
and l didn't come simply from sheer
bravado, as you might think, and for
the sake of doing what I'd been told
not to do. IL felt as though ! must be
out in the air and in motion. / didn't
sleep last night, and I didr't eat any
breakfast this morning which may part
, ly account for this Stiffness of mine,
perhaps. 1 thought l should feel better
out OF doors, but IL seems that nothing
in the world can DO me any good.
Everything L attempt must always end
in disaster, and oh. Mr.. Stanton, l
am so very, very unhappy anG miser-
abler'
To my amazement and distress she
covered her face with her little gloved
hands and broke into a storm of Sob
bling.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
Divorced Thirty-Fiv. Times.

The case ismentioned in a Chinese pa
per of native, aged 40, who has mar
ried and divorced IS wives, and is now
married to the thirty-sixth. He was
first married at is, and the reason as
signed for this extraordinary example
Of Inconsistency is that he has younger
sister OF extremely jealous and ran
corous disposition, who, from the mo-
ment that a bride enters the house, in
stitutes system of persecution. which
soon drives the unhappy woman to ask
her husband for a divorce. - N. Y.
World.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
Au.trian Court Cu.tou,

In the Austrian court it is contrary
to custom for perishable articles to
appear twice on the imperial table. The
result is large perquisites for the at
tendants. To one man fall all uncorked
bottles, 20 another the wine left In the
glasses, to another the joints, and 10
another still the game or the sweets.
Every morning sort of market 10 held
In the basement Of the palace, where
the Viennese come to purchase the re-
mains.-N. Y. Post.
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when n Man speak. F,r.,.

81 suppose we ought to have the
house painted this spring" said Mr..
Greenough.
"have you enough money put by
to have 1t donep" his wife asked.
YES" he said, pleased at the inter
est she took in the matter. 1--WE been
laying away q little every month for 1t,
and when I counted up, the other night,
found that the fund amounted TO
something like $3.50"
"Oh, George" che exclaimed, that
will be just enough 10 buy a lovely dia-
mond was looking at yesterday. Dia-
monds are going up on account of the
war in Africa. Paint isn'tl"
Then he began wondering why man
was ever blessed with the gift OF
speech anyway.-Chicago Times-Her-
aid.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
A saIan.nder Tree

In the savannahs of South America
there grows tree called by the natives
chaparro, which not only is not injured
but actually benefited by prairie fires.
The thick bark resists the action of
the flames, and the hard seeds are sup
piled with kind of wings, owing to.
which they are scattered broadcast
by the strong wind which accompanies
a fre.-Cleveland Leader.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

"The salary of the car of Russia
amounts to about 81 900 an hour"
well, I'd hate to have a job of that
kind"
"Why?"
ut would break my heart to have
to lay off an hour or two some day, and
perhaps get locked. Chicago Times
Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
Where Ignorance is Bliss.

Whose new silk umbrella is this
you've brought home?"
ST don't know"
Don't known"
No; and what's more, ! don't want
to know."-Cbicago Record.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
Sir Walter

You haven't recol sidered your prom
Ise that 1 should your friend?'
She turned TO II. quickly. and her
eyes brimmed witt unshed tears. 80
many things in N. life, though ii is
not so very long yet have come to
me too late. Even-my friends-some-
tines
Before could beg her to tell me
what she meant Lady Tressidy had
called her name. and she sprang up
obediently. folio we'd suit CT course
Come here, my dear girl. Mr.. STAN
ton, this is quite a momentous day for
us, and / can't resist the temptation
to take you Into our circle and our con-
fidence." said the elder woman gra-
ciously. ut is just settled that this
sweet adopted child OF ours is to leave
us-and at short notice, too. She and
Mr.. MILDRED arc going to be married. I"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

Mister" said the small boy to the
druggist. give me another box of
them pills you sold father the day be-
fore yesterday
Are they doing him goodf'' asked
the chemist, looking pleased
Il dino whether they're doing father
any good or not. but they're good for
me. They just fit my new air gum
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
No Canse TO Wnrrx

Il suppose" he said, as they undu-
lated around the hall '-that my moth
er would be awfully worried if she
knew l was here. She's very religious
and thinks it is a terrible sin to
dance"
"0h, never mind" the girl said.
"She wouldn't know you were dancing,
even IL she saw you."-Chicago Times
Herald
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

Amateur Photographer Touring In
the western states)-Pardon me, sir,
but would you object to my taking your
daughter just as she is?
Farmer Greene-Wa-al, this Is sud-
den; but take her and be happy. Keep
your eyes on him, Sal, till scoot round
for tn parson.-Tit-Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

Youth dreams of the future. Age dreams
OF the past,
Their life-days far Off thus adjoining;
But the 1fe OF tS-day wears no glamour,
and they
Both hate to get up in the morning.
Puck
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
FeudaI system An sweden.

There is special class of farm Ia
borers in Sweden who are given so
many acres of.land for their own use,
in consideration for so many days labor
during the period for the owner of the
farm. They are a sort Of fixture to an
estate, and their like exists in no other
country.-N. Y. Sun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

Newspaper Mani should like to te,-
egraph home that the commanding
general is an idiot.
Censor regret to inform you that
we can permit the transmission of no
military secrets.-Tit-Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

Customer want watch that will
Withstand the usage OF healthy 12-
year-old boy.
Jeweler-Sorry; but the armor mill.
are now all busy with government con-
tracts.-Raltimore Sun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
The Proper Thing

She-Isn't that a duck of bonnet DIR.
Cubeb's wife has on?
He-Yes, and it's very appropriate,
too.
She-How so?
Heller husbands a quack.-Chica-
go Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
A SOlufInn.

He--I wonder why it is that married
women are so much more interesting
than single ones?
She--Probably because they have
learned how to conceal their opinion of
men.-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

Miss McCarlem-Thot piano lamp ys.
sold me is no good, an Oi want yen
to take it bacl.
Dealer-Eh? Why?
Mrs. McCarlem-Divil a chune CON
we git out of it.-N. Y. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
Behind Her Back.

He - All, that Miss Rockingham
has face that looks as if it might have
been cut out of marble.
She-Yes; have often noticed her
stony stare.-Chicago Times-Herall.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
Same old Lesson.

For eighty-seven misery years
He pinched, and scraped, and shaved,
And found, when his soul had left its clay.
That the cent or two he'd given away
Was all that he had saved.
Chicago Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
CHAPTER TX

''Too later the words that Kar,ne
had just spoken echoed In my ears like
a knell OF doom.
For few tremendous seconds, that
seemed. endless. I TODD oaralyzed by
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
To Get Revenge.

81 hate himi" she exclaimed. "I
would do anything could to make him
miserable"
Then why don't you marry him?'
asked her dearest friend sweetly.-Chi-
cago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
Customary Dutx.

Bipgs-What is the first duty of q
man coming to America?
Rangs-The duty he pays on every
thing he brings with him.-Harlem
life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
High school Progress.

Mrs. Church-Has your boy learned
anything since he has been going to
school?
Mrs. Gotham-Oh, yes; he's learned
to smoke igarettes.-Yonkers States
man.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

"Skinflint is gifted with second
sight"
''I didn't know that"
"Yes, he always looks at dollar
twice before he spends it."-Town
Topics.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
SECOND TO NONE
Woman's Corner Stone.
Beneficial Assn.
Incorporated March, 1897
OFFICE sea w. LEIGH
Authorized Capital. $1,000.

Claims promptly paid as soon ss ssa-
isfactory notice of sickn ess or death ia
placed in home Office.
OFFICERS:
Louisa X. Williams, Presiden4
Kate b dimes, Vice-President
Bette Brown, Treasurer
Mildred Cooke Jones, Sec. Rus. Man,
BOARD OF DIRECToRs-
Louisa e. Williams, Kate Holmes
Matte r. johnson, Ann NJ. johnson
Bette Brown. Mildred o. Jones.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

Have I left out anything?"
"Yes. You haven't requested to be
buried alive, SO that you can enjoy
the funeral."-Harlem Life.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-19
Memorial Day Services.

Memorial day services in Monte Vista
May % promise to be unusually interest.
ing this year Department Commander
Orahood and the full board of Soldiers
Home Commissioners have promised To
be present. The different benevolent
orders OF the town have been invited to
join in the services, some of the largest
of them have promised 70 turn out in
regalia.
The impressive decoration services of
the Grand Army will be conducted at
the Soldiers Home with speech from
Commander Orahood from . to II a. NJ.
The Memorial day parade will form in
Monte Vista at go p. NJ. and march to
the Armory where Gen. Orahood will
deliver the Memorial address.
A large attendance is expected from
all parts Of the valley.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-19
NUMBER 645.
A sharp Trick.

Senator Clark, OF Montana, has out
witted Marcus Daily. The senator, in
view OF the report Of the senate com
mittce on Privileges and Elections, ten
dered resignation Monday to the gov
ernor of his state and made the announce
mcnt to the senate the day following.
And the president Of the senate ordered
Senator Clark's name dropped from the
roll.
Governor Smith of Montana, an
opponent OF the Senator, happened to be
in California at the time the resignation
was received and Lieutenant Governor
Spriggs, n friend of the Senator, i'm
mcdiatcly appointed Mr.. Clark U. S.
Senator to fill the vacancy. This will
tie up the whole matter during the pres
cnt session OF congress, and the multi
millionaire wins his point.