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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Duval of the Houma Courier
was in town this week.
DR.. j. T. Aoshire was in town this
week attending court.
Judge A. c. Allen, of Franklin
was over here Tuesday.
Louis 0. Young, OF Youhg's phar.
macy has been quite i'll this week with
pneumonia.
G.. Godchaux, of Abbeville, was
registered at the Commercial Sunday.
Crowley Signal.
Julian Mouton, one OF the Circuit
judges was here Tuesday to hold a
short session of court.
Murphy Hine left for Abbeville
Monday after several days visit with
friends in this city.-Crowley Signal.
MI. and Mrs. j. L.. McCrary left
Wednesday for a few weeks visit
with relatives in Abbeville .--Patter.
son Optic.
Judges A. G. Allen and Julian
Mouton were here Monday sitting as
judges of the Court of Appeals for
this circuit.
DR.. Eugene Baylis who has been
quite low with typhoid fever has
about passed the danger point and is
now rapidly convalescing.
Frank A. Godchaux went to New
Orleans last week to witness the
football game between Tulane and
the Louisiana State University.
Drs. F. R. Tolson and Percy Gil
rard, Of Lafayette came down the
other day to see the wife of DR..
Cushman, who We are pleased to say
is somWhat improved.
Mrs. Minos Gordy and her two
handsome little sons, of Abbeville,
will be in town for some time as the
welcome GUESTS of Mr.. and Mrs.
Minos Gordy, Sr.-St. Mary Ban
1er.
Capt. c. T. Patin, Of New Iberia,
died at his home in that town on
Nov. goth, aged rs years. He was
well known In this section and was a
fine representative Of the good old
Creole stock.
Geo. W. Cald we'll left here We'd
nesday for New Iberia being called
there on account of the death of his
brother, VIM. Caldwell, who is q
veteran Of the Mexican and civil war
and is now at the advanced age Of
Sc years.
=. P. wilkins, representing the
Connersville Blower Co., OF Corners
Vile, Ind, was in town last week
talking pumps. He placed an order
with the AbbevIlle Canal Co. for a
duplicate of the monster pump they
now have.
Felix Robichaux, a carpenter OF
this place and Miss Amanda Bou-
| dreaux, OF Franklin, were married in
the Catholic church of Franklin on
Tuesday morning. They arrived
here that afternoon and are now
keeping house on St. Charles street.
Messrs L. c. Vallee and l.. l..
Bourges, two prominent citizens Of
the town of Abbeville, are in the city
since Thursday. They are associat.
ed in the real estate business in the
southwestern portion Of the State, al
well as in various other States ane
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

There wns a light frost yesterday
morning.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

Rose bushes may be t~ransplanted
now.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30
BULBS, PLANTS, TREES, &c.

Our Illustrated and Descriptive PE1s LSsso Of HGnas@
k$AAA Bulbs, Plantn, Seeds, shTahe, Fruit and ornamsneA TrMR
GrupeyinaA ETC.,, all for Pan planting, Win b mailed -
70 ALl APr1scAHrs. A6dses5 MAMIE o I80I&2s
LOUISVILLE xYs
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30
SATURDAY, NOV. 80, 1901.

Town and Parish.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
DEMURRER FILED.
The Old Board of Commissioners File De-
murrer To Petition of Newly
Elected Board,

Mr.. Edward c. CAN'T, attorney for
Messrs Brown, Steele and Cheston, the
old Board OF County Commissioners. to-
day filed demurrer to the petition OF
Messrs. Brooke, Hall, Wayson, Brennan,
Shipley, Beard and Cromwell. which was
filed by their attorney, Mr.. James K.
Brashears, on December and, praying
for a mandamus to compel the respond
ents to turn the office and all its fixtures
and papers over to them. In their an
swer the respondents admit the passage
of the law, Chapter "a. OF the extra ses-
sion, that an election was held in Novem-
Der; that the plaintiffs were declared
elected and that commissions were issued
to them by the Governor, but assert that
the terms Tor which they were elected
have not expired and that all the alleged
acts of the claimants, which they admit
were against the Constitution and void
They also deny that proper demand
was made for the Office as alleged. A
long and expensive litigation will un-
doubtedly follow.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
THE CHRISTMAS SHOPS.
What To Buy And Where To Buy It
Call Early And Avoid The
Holiday Rush.

Now is the time to do your Christmas
shopping and avoid the rush of Christ
mas week, when everything will be pick
ed over and the best selection OF Christ
mas novelties bought up.
No gift for man is more useful than
collars. cuffs, ties or gloves. For all
men sfurnishings, you may call at Her
man Theisz's. No. II Main street. He
Is having special sale of mems goods
for the holidays.
Charles A. Crandall invites you to in
spect his stock in trade OF the choicest
wines. whiskies. ale and imported and
domestic goods. His handmade sour
mash cannot be excelled. For Christ
mas wines and liquors, call at No. 81
Main street.
Louis H. Rehn, Main street and Mar
ket space, is ready for Santa Claus
coming, and has large stock of holiday
goods and novelties. Here you may
purchase useful things for men, women
and children. Call and inspect the
Christmas novelties.
Mrs. Holidayoke, No. So Main street,
has a choice selection of useful and orna-
mental things for Christmas. Here you
may get laces, ribbons. fancy articles,
applique pillow shams, beautiful hand
kerchiefs. &C., &c. Call and examine
her Christmas novelties.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
CHARGED WITH LARCENY.
Carl F. Bergendahl Arrested By officer
Denver Wanted In Reading, Pa.

Upon a description furnished Chief OF
Police Brown by the Police Department
OF Reading, Pa, Carl F. Bergendahl,
who is wanted in that city tor larceny.
was arrested here last night and lodged
in ail. Officer George Denver, who
made the arrest. telegraphed his action
to Reading and received word that the
officer would come on Immediately and
bring with him requisition from the
Governor of Pennsylvania to Governor
Smith for his return TO Reading Tor trial
For some time past Bergendahl has been
engaged in making map OF the city of
Annapolis. He is a very respectable
looking German, about sixty years old,
and states that the only thing he knows
OF to cause his arrest is that he was
making map OF Reading for Mr.. N. M.
Davis of that city. who paid him S3s in
advance, when he had bad case of
blood poisoning and had to stop the
work. When he recovered he came here,
leaving his work still unfinished, and TO
this he attributes his arrest. The officer
who is to take him back is expected to
reach Annapolis this evening or tomorrow
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
They Meet With The Endorsement of The
Mayor And City Council.

The following resolutions unani-
mously adopted by the City Council at
a meeting held on Tuesday evening last,
and the Clark was requested to forward
a copy 10 the secretary OF the National
Rivers and Harbors Congress, and that
copy be sent to our representatives in
the Congress Of the United States
Be it resolved b. the MAJ or, C6up-
sellOr AMI Aldermen, constituting the
City Council OF Annapolis, Maryl land.
That Whereas, copy OF the resolu-
lions relative 10 our rivers and harbors,
and TO river and haToor bill in the Con
gress of the United States, adopted by
the National Rivers and Harbols Con-
gress, which convened in Baltimore on
October 0Ib, 1901. having been duly laid
before this Council for its Consideration
and action, that said resolutions as
whole meet With the cordial endorsement
OF this Counc |; and the same is hereby
adopted as expr, ssing the sense OF this
Council on the subj CTS 10 which they
relate.
Resolved fuIther, That the Senators
and members in Congress from this State
be, and they are hereby, requested to
adopt and vote tor river and barboT
bill during the FIity-Seventh Congress
IN accordance and the harmony with this
resolution.
Resolved further, That while this Coun-
Gil recognizes the fact that the organiza-
lion OF said Rivers and Harbors Congress
permitted the subject OF rivers and har-
oors to be discussed lnthe broadest terms,
thereby excluding the prominence of any
seaport or locality. yet in view of the
tact that our National navy exists largely
10 protect our National and international
Commerce, tins Council also regrets that
there was not sufficient elasticity given to
the organizAtlo and powers OF said Rivers
and Harbors Congress 20 provide for an
adequate depth and width of channel at
the entrance OF the hatbor where the
National Naval Academy, the cradle OF
the American navy, is now established,
so as to permit the easy and safe ingress
and departure OF all ships which now
constitute said navy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
SCHOOL REPORT.
Relative Standing of Pupils In Primary
And Grammar Departments For
Month of December.

Grade |. A-Miss Luhn, Teacher--I,
Louise Wells. James Moss; 2, Bernard
White, Anita Duvall; 8, George McNew.
Grade /, B.-Miss Riordan, Teacher
1. Ross Vansant. Warren Feldm-yer; ?,
Susan Finkle. Lydia Mediord; 3, Mar
garet Howard, Anna Claude.
Grade ii, A A-Miss Srohm, Teacher
7. Calvert Magruder, Howard Thomp-
son; ?. Rachel French. Elizabeth Craven,
Laurence Thompson; 3. Seely Thornton.
Frank Jefferson.
Grade III, B-Miss Hunter, Teacher
I, Alice Grant; 2. Helen Jones; 8 Philip
Clayton.
Grade III. A-Miss Brady. Teacher
I, Emily Taylor. Richard Knight; 2,
Ruby Westphal. Mary AIger. Adele
Parlette; 3, Rose Hopkins. Evelyn JEFF
ferson. Agnes Kraubs.
Grade III, B-Miss Redmond. Teach
er--I, Regina Gslhaus; 2, Margaret
Hicken. Francis Rolnick, John Kaiser;
3, Martha Dixon, Dora Rolnick, Mar
gAret McCusker.
Grade w. A - Miss Himmelheber,
Teacher--I. Margaret Parker; ?. Sophie
Schreyer. Marie CAN'T. Agnes Moore,
Marcia Taylo g. Leila GLADDEN., Pere
Wilmer. Mabel Strange.
Grade Nv. B--Miss Piudell, Teacher
/. James Watkins, Carrie Anderson; 2,
Frederick Gelhaus. Royal Wigley, Ro-
land Thomas;3 3. Isabelle Miller. b. Basil
Grade V, A--Miss Tate, Teacher--I,
Amanda Lcckeu. Nevett Steele; 2, Lii
Weiss; 3. Ethel Hioberd, Lillian Martin,
Mary Peyton Welch. Lillian Wells.
Grade V, B--Miss Wells, Teacher
1. Florence Brady; 2, Eva Taylor; 3,
Edith hilds, Augusta Fiessler, Fannie
Casey, Christian Danmeyer.
Grade vi, A--Miss Camden, Teacher
~, Ruth Carter, Helen Feldmeyer,
Burton Starr, William Tolson; 2, Ethel
Martin, Eliz bath Wouhington; 3, Mar
tha Rawlings, Beatrice Armstrong, Lill-
ian Anderson, Katherine Skoch, Violet
Carlson, Helen Moss,
Grade vi, B - Miss G.. Lin,hicum,
Teacher--I, James Boutke; 2. William
Kelley. Frank Kraven; 8. L. Smith.
Grade VII--Miss Rocknold, Teacher
/, Paul Orchard; 2, Elizabeth Ellinghau-
sen; 8. Anna Wilmer.
Mixed Grades, Il and 4)--Miss Du-
vail, Teacher--Grade 2, C--I, p. Alger,
+. Monday; 2. +. Dixon, J. Wayson; 3,
Henry Plander. Grade 8. C--I, Roy
Prosky; 2, Ruth Feldmeyer; 3, Miriam
Feldmeyer.
CHAs. Z. DRYDEN, Principal.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
Officials In Hard Luck.

Anne Arundel county is now in the
situation of being unable to pay out any
money whatever, and consequently her
public officials must take the chances of
being paid, and no one who performs any
service for the county can be sure of their
remuneration. This state of matters
arises from the fact that, acting upon the
order of the newly elected Board Of Coun-
ty Commissioners, the Farmers Nation
al Bank, has refused to honor any checks
drawn by b Allein Welch, elected Coun-
ty Treasurer by the old board. A num-
Der of checks have already been refused,
and this condition may continue indefi-
nitely. 1t is hoped that the tangle may
be unraveled on Tuesday, at which time
the members of both boards will qualify.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
The Waste Paper Nuisance.

The attention of the Street Commits
sioner has been called to the careless
manner in which waste paper is thrown
about the streets. 1t is almost impos-
sible for the most careful housekeeper to
maintain presentable appearance at the
front of her house and sidewalk. Scraps
of wrapping paper, torn posters, bits Of
boxes and waste paper OF all descriptions
are allowed to be thrown in the streets
when there is city ordinance prohibit
ing the same. The matter should be
given attention and remedied at once.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
Grangers Elect Officers.

The State Grange which closed its
annual session Wednesday at the Maltby
House, elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: : Master J. b. Ager, oi
Prince Georges; overseer, Samuel w.
Beall. of Prince Georges; lecturer, James
S. Robinson, of Anne Arundel; steward,
c. Lyon Rodgers. of Baltimore, assist.
ant strward, Everett Brown. of Mont.
gomery; chaplain, William Rich, oi
Montgomery; treasurer, George A.
Merryman, of Baltimore; secretary, vii.
liam b. Sands. OF Baltimore; gaie-keep-
er, Maurice c. Reeder, OF Baltimore
Ceres, Mrs. ]. B. Ager. of Prince
Georges; Pamona, H. J. Patterson, oi
Prince Georges; Flora, Mrs. 5. w.
Beall. of Prince Georges lady assistant
steward, Mrs. L. NJ. Corey. of Kent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
Strikes A Rich Fl nd.

81 was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous debili-
ty,' writes F. ]. Green. of Lancaster,
N. H., "No remedy helped me until ]
began using Electric Bitters. which did
me more good than all the medicines
ever used. They have also kept my wife
in excellent health for years. She says
Electric Biiters are just splendid for ie.
male troubles; that they are a grand ton
ic and invigorator for weak. run down
women. No other medicine can take its
place in our family" Try them. Only
SO cents. Satisfaction guaranteed by
Feldmeyer Bros. City Druggist.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
Serious Accident Narrowly Ayerted.

Az the afternoon tea given on Wednes-
DAY last at the residence of Mrs. Thomas
Nelson on Prince George street. serious
accident was narrowly averted. The al
cohol lamp under the chocolate urn be-
came tilted, and the alcohol ignited caus-
ing considerable blaze. The lady pour
ing chocolate wore dainty dress of fit
ing texture, but she quietly moved away
and her calmness saw, her. There was
no excitement, although the rooms were
crowded. and the only damage done was
TO the chocolate urn which the heat melt
ed the legs from and which toppled over.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
FOR SWEET CHARITY.
Re-0rganization of The Associated Ohari-
ties of AnnapOlis-Election of
Officers For The En-
suing Year.

SUNG lar
Persuaut to the call of Mayor Charles
A. Dubois. a meeting of the Associated
Charities OF Annapolis was held at the
Council Chamber at noon TODAY. The
Rev. Joseph p. McComas, rector of ST.
Anne's Church, acted as temporary presi.
dent. and Mr.. F. Eugene Wathen as
temporary secretary.
The following officers were elected 10
serve Tor the ensuing year President.
F. Eugene Wathen; vice president, Rev.
George 5. Bell, pastor OF the Presbyte-
rian Church; secretary, Mrs. Robt. Moss;
treasurer. Samuel Jones. The old board
OF district visitors was reelected, and
Mrs. James c. Cresap and Mrs. F.
Eugene Wathen were elected as addi-
tional members.
In addition TO the persons who are
members OF the executive committee by
virtue OF their offices and callings, the
following gentlemen were chosen mem
bers: /: Messrs. James M. Munroe, lanes
Mcmillan, Frank A. Munroe, Hugh r.
Riley, William F. Childs and w. G.,
Gott. The Associated Charities then ad.
Journed, subject to the call OF the presi-
dent. Mr.. F. Eugene Wathen.
Immediately after the adjournment of
the meeting of the Associated Charities,
the executive committee of the society
met and Rev. George 5. Bell was chosen
as chairman. Mrs James c. Cresap
was elected chairman of the board OF
district visitors. The executive COM
mittee adjourned to meet on the first
Tuesday in January, 1902, at 3. 90 D. m.
in the Council Chamber.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
To Furnish New Apartments.

AT meeting of the Independent Fire
Company No. 2, held last night, the
following committee was appointed TO
arrange for new furnishings for the new
apartments for the fie company in the
rear of The engine house on Gloucester
street Messrs. Chas. A. Pindell. Louis
Martin. Morgan Parlett. Thos. ]. Linthi-
cum and George Sullivan The fire
company will have two rooms. one oi
which will be Immediately in the rear oi
the Assembly Rooms. and viii be used
as a dressing room Tor ladies at balls
held there and entertainments.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
A Magic Fete.

Everybody should patronize the beau
ttiul Pantomine and Magic Fete to be
given tomorrow Saturday afternoon at
$50 o'clock, at Mcdowell Hall. and St.
johns College gymnasium. The affair
will be most beautiful one in which be-
tween fifty and sixty children will en-
gage. The proceeds are for the organ
for College Chapel. Mrs. Fell. Mrs.
Daniel r. Randall and Miss Randall,
have arranged the entertainment, and DO
pains have been spared to make it a
perfect success.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
How To Cure Oroun.

Mr.. R. Gray, who lives near Armenia,
Duchess county, N. Y, says: "Cham.
berlain Cough Remedy is the best medi.
cine have ever used. Its a fine chill.
dren's remedy fer Group and never fails
to cure" When given as soon as the
child becomes hoarse, or even after the
croupy cough has developed, il will pre-.
vent the attack. This should be borne
in mind and bottle OF the Cough Rene.
dy kept at hand ready for instant use a:
soon as these symptoms appear. Fol
sale by Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug
Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
Evans To Command Next Spring.

Rear-Admiral Robley d. Evans will
not hoist his flag as commander of a
squadron on the Asiatic Station until
late next spring, when the two years
tour of duty OF Admiral George L. Remey
will expire. The change in the Navy
Departments plans is due to the desire
of Admiral Remey to continue with his
command until his full term is up. when
he will be succeeded by Admiral Fred
erick Rodgers. who in turn will be sue
ceeded by Admiral Evans. The entire
command will be combined under one
officer and Admiral Evans will succeed
to it.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
sOOIETY'S DOINGS.
Days SAT Home In December Lunch
cons And Receptions.

Mrs. Trench, daughter of Paymaster
and Mrs. Schenck, gave beautiful cat
home exclusively to ladies yesterday a,
her reeidence on Maryland avenue. The
color scheme was pink, the flowers used
being pink carnations and pink roses.
The tapers were pink and shed their soft
light through pink shades. In the dining
room the table was beautifully decorated
with centre piece of pink carnations,
the candies, bon-bons and ices were
pink, and the tea was one of the prettiest
given this season. Mrs. Trench was
assisted in receiving by Mrs. Parker. Mrs.
Orc hard. Mrs. Schmucker and Miss Pru-
dence Ridout. The callers were nu-
merOuS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
Blown To Atoms

The old idea that the body sometimes
needs powerful, drastic, purgative pill
has been exploded; for DR.. Kings New
Lite Pills, which are perfectly harmless.
gently stimulate liver and bowels to ex-
pei poisonous matter. cleanse the system
and absolutely cure Constipation and
Sick Headache. Only IS cents at Field
never Bros. City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13

No one can reasonably hope for good
health unless his bowels move once each
day. When this is not attended to, dis
orders OF the stomach arise. biIiousness,
headache dyspepsia and piles soon fol-
low. II you wish to avoid these ailments
keep your bowels regular by taking
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
lets when required. They are so easy to
take and mild and gentle in effect. For
sale by Feldmeyer Bros, City Drug
Store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
Court Of Appeals.

The Court of Appeals reached the end
of the regular docket of the October 1.-THE
presently term today, but argument on
cases which have been placed at the end
of the docket will continue into next
week and viii not be over until. proba-
bly,, Wednesday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
Bedroom Suits

A great offering of 3-piece
Suits: rubbed polish, solid quar-
tcr-sawed oak, double bed,
soDashcr-back washstand and
rarge dresser, with z4x3o-inch
beyeled plate mirror, all de-
sicned and carved to match,
puce-$l6.5O
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
Extension Tables

Large, wcll-built 6-foot sizes
of rubbed polish seasoned oak,
with heavy auted legs; extraor-
dinary values at-$4.4S
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
Terms Arrays Made to S&it You.
ParIor Suits

The fato4-ite 5-piece suits. pol
ished nsahPganizcd frames, in
handsoFae !nlaid designs, steel
springs wF.h spring edges and
upholstere,s in damask of hand
some combination colorings,
only-$lSs 40
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
Mantle Mirrors

ISxio-iuches in size, fancy de-
signed and Furnished frames,
fine bevclcd plate French Mir
ror only-$5,9o
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
Rockers

over zoo for quick selling,
lsroe.sile Cobbler-Seat Rockers,
with high spindle backs; your
choice Of polished solid oak or
mabognized; special-$l.9S
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
Rugs.

Real Administer Rugs in all
the latest designs and colors,
a7x54 inches, grand rug bargains
here at--$R %
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13

Fine Solid Oak Sideboards,
full swell front styles, drawer
and cuPbohrd base, carved and
fancy designed tops, with shap-
ed bcvel plate mirror, only
$l4. SO
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-13
Chiffonieys

Large solid oak ones with
fancy tops and 5-dust proof
drawers, highly polished, only
So. .48
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1901-09-05
Woman's Consistency.
BY IRMA L. HULL.

BY IRMA L. HULL.
Copyright 1901, by Daily Story Pub COB
We were spending the summer at an
old Pennsylvania farmhouse, just out
side village, shut off from the rest
of the world by towering pine-crested
mountains. In front of the wide porch
rippled a little run as the natives
called it. spanned by a broad foot-log,
with a rickety hand-rail on one side
Minerva called the place Beersheba,
and I had persuaded myself that this
stream was the Brook Besor. The lone,
cOnica1-shaped mountain, towering up
at the south, straight in front of US, we
called Mt. Sinai; and the farmer mad
informed us that the long range at
the west was the .'Pisgah mountings.
IF this Biblican atmosphere doesn'
cure you Minerva" I remarked, as
carefully established my invalid in the
long, low steamer chair, I'll do some
thing else, I'm thinking Do you know
| I discovered this morning that that big
gray cat which has taken such fancy
/ to you is named Ebenezer. and the
| horse which pulled US from the station
/ Is Hoseai''
81 feel better already she assured
me-
sauntered down along the brook
putting Ietsure1y at a cigar. When ]
had reached the bend where the brook
turned into the little strip of rocky
pasture land, leaped across the water
at a narrow place and came back up
the other side, pausing now and then
to gather some wild blackberries and
spear them on a long blade of grass
I gave it to Minerva when I rejoined
her on the porch where she reclined
dreaming in cheerful loneliness.
Did you ever strike a place SO ut
terly sleepy in your life?" I asked.
Minerva looked at me thoughtfu1ly
as she leisurely munched a blackberry
and drew another from the stem, hold
ing it poised dainti1y between her
slender foref1nger and thumb. At last
she replied, do you know, perhaps it's
strange, Socrates, but it seems to me
that I never exactly struck a place in
my life
II Minerva has a fault, thing which
I am usually inclined to doubt, it is
that at times she has a tendency to
take some of my remarks rather too
literally I am always careful not to
appear to notice this shortcoming, so
seated myself the porch-f1oor, and
leaning my head against her knee,
made no reply.
She dropped a big blackberry into
ny mouth as she continued: