The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-03
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ttualism, Mrs. Melville being an earnest
believer iE the second sight displayed,
as she averred, by the Planchette. She
had been repeating It's wonders to tham
In her most convincing manner.
swell, / think it's all rot,'' drawled
George Logic.
Its NOT said Mrs. Melville quick
ly sis it, Jim?"
Her husband, large, good-tempered
but annoyingly placid NUN, looked up
from his paper.
II don't know. my DEAR" he said
cautiously, 81 dare say TIERS sc,me-
thing in. it, you knew" And he re,sum-
ed his paper. They all laughed except
Mrs. Melville who said pettishly, Jim,
you are too absurdly cautious for any
thing. But you believe in it Billy,
don't you?" she continued, turning to
the man sliding near her.
My dear lady, Ihey say seeing is be-
lievfng. / have never seen: Ergo
cannot believe
Wlis. Neville stretched out her han
to the bel.
Then you shall see at cnce' he
said decidedly. Mary. as the laid
opened the door, bring a -. and a
glass, please.''
Zone won't go far amons four this
hot weather." said George, fiprantly.
'1M!y worthy George returned Mrs.
Melville sharply. '-tle whole world
wasn't made for drink, as you seem to
Ito Thank $3.50.
@'No,' assented Billy. "Life is net
all beer and-''
'Pingg-pong," cut in George "skittles
Is 'hoff' nowadays"
Bridge murmured jim absently,
would sound better with beer. Beer
nnd Bridge. Beautiful -
1.-The secret of true Happiness" said
George. Ishilosophically, lis 'ta be
found IN Beer and Bridge Delightful
prospect
"Here1s the tray" interrupted Billy.
''Where will you have it. Mrs. Mel
vile? "llere?" as he put it c'a a small
table. ......
9'Yes, THAT will do. Upside down
please. Thanks. and the glass;"
George has it, said Billy.
81 was just making sure it Was en-
PITY, Mrs. Melville" replied George, in
answer 40 hnr lo0l.
Don't be SO silly, George" she said
sharply.
my dear madam he returned
i, slIavely, 81 have TO intention of be-
4 ing silly. The warming is unnecessary,
assure YOU" 800.
81 Mrs. Melville looked annoyed. She
Twas not used to having her sallies
Unanswered. ...... ....x....
Nov .cck here, George she said
!. INCREDIBLY. do you want me 70 show
\ You this, or do you not?
az 4 ttOf course do 80.
T. 'sThen for goodness sake do try and
cpbe serious over vt. ........
afe." '''' : NY
Every well. Them let's begin. Who
will try with me? Will you, Billyo"
II should be charmed" he answered
'1if you will show me the wayy."
.'Oh, it's easy enough said Mrs.
Melvdlle. 'You see-why, we haven't
1.-The post isn't in yet" remarked
George
Really said Mrs. Melville, "your
wftticisms are m1st terribly wearyiny
George"
yes" asserted Billy. you might
give us rest. Can l help ycu?" he
said to Mrs. Melville who was rum
maging in her desk for the letters.
mo, thanks. I've got them. Now
you see, We put them round the table
So And in most impressive
silence she solemnly placed the letters
round the edge CT the tray. "Thers."
''Now that's DONE" she said at last.
Billy" she went en-, ''<.t down there
and put your fingers en- the glass as
do" A'ad she sat down opposite him.
"Well??" inquired George.
"Wil some one ask il ques.ion?'
said Mrs. Melville in a solemn Voice.
Nobcly uttered any remark.
'Jim.' she continued, raising her
voice.
"Eh?' :.
"Ask TIE glass question"
OH! all right" He puts down his
paper and saur'ers over to the table.
.sWha't sort Of question:" he said.
sOh, anything! Cnly be quick
''WeL-er-which horse will win the
Eclipse Stakes? That do?'
"Well," said George. ST the GAGS
cam tell US that it's cleverer than most
people,"