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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-17
KNIGHTS of Honor.

Mount Olive Lodge was we'll attended a. its
last meeting and much enthusiasm was dis
played. Short but able addresses were deliv-
cred by Brothers Lottman. William and Charles
r. Cochran, Ramsey and Helper.
schiller Lodge. No. 100. had a very enthusias site
mesting their last meeting night. Schiller has
some good workers and will come to the front IN
the present revival.
AT its last meeting night Chevalier had 4
roustns time. Past Dictator W. II. Music and
d. A. Clayton delivered very stirring and appro-
pirate addresses.
Lincoln met with a determination to come to
the front and is making rapid progress In thar
direction. Two applications were received. The
Entertainment Committee reported progress. Ar
r~angements are complete for the entertainments
to be given on March 25 in behalf OF the unfor-
tunate brother who lost both feet in a railroad
accident.
On last Tuesday evening Columbia had an ex-
cellent meeting. which WAS well attended. Two
candidates were initiated for Oak Lodge. after
which recess was taken and refreshments were
served. Then all returned to business, and sew
eral very able addresses were delivered in behalf
OF the order.
Last but not least comes Bremen with a euchrs
party which. notwithstanding the bad weather,
was well attended. Fourteen games were played.
The first two prizes were awarded to Mrs. Noah
A. Fretz and Mr.. VIM. n. SchIipf. Dainty re-
freshments were served and all went home feel
ing the better for having attended.
st. Louis Lodge was well attended last meet
ing night. and the officers rehearsed their parts
preparatory to giving a warm reception to the
two candidates to be initiated next meeting.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-17

Garfield Council. No. SO. intends to celebrate
the. fourth month Of Its existence April 20 by a
euchre. entertainment and hop. Tickets have been
issued.
At the meeting Thursday night 1--WE new men,
elected.
Doctor A. L Peeler. deputy national president,
has appointed Doctor Oscar l. Howard as an
assistant medical examiner.
The "hayseed party feet sale. and enter
tainment OF Security Council yielded a profit for
the treasury.
The thirteen councils in st. Louis are to meet In
joint session Wednesday. April 3. in Fraternai
good Of the order. A. grand picnic, lawn party
or excursion: to be given early in the summer.
Brothers Louis F. Heneck and H. A.. Sweet
land made decided hits Tuesday night with comic
songs at the open meeting and entertainment OF
Wellston Council.
st. Louis, Wisdom, Twentieth Century. Ranner
and Dewey councils are contesting for the ban.
ner which Is TO be awarded in April. The race
Is close. and therefore exciting. There is no tell
ing which will win out.
liberty. Protection, Pride Of the West ana
Olympia councils are increasing at an average or
three new members each meeting.
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WERE QUITE EASY
ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE
REMARKABLY QUIET DAY
WAS EXPERIENCED.
There Were No Changes of Impor-
lance in Values and No Fea-
lures of Interest Developed.

Yesterday was decidedly an of day on
the local Stock Exchange. There were few
orders to either buy or sell. and no real ex-
ertion was made to execute them, the nat
ural result being that the session was a
slow and uninteresting one from start to
finish, and the dealings were the smallest
that have gone on record for many a long
day. There were no features to the market
and no important changes in ruling val
ues. The little interest displayed was cen
tered in syndicate fractions and bank
stocks. pretty much everything else being
more or less neglected. The dealings were
unusually light. and confined chiefly to
than on Friday. showed no strength. The
bonds were offered at sol. and were salable
at s9O.75. There was a quiet demand for the
preferred stock. and sales Of 200 shares were
made at $T7, which was bid at close, and
sT7.25 asked. There was a fairly urgent de-
man for the Transit or common stock, and
3l9 shares changed hands at $23, which was
also bid for more. and s23. so asked.
There was nothing Of Importance devel-
oped in local bank and trust stocks during
yesterdays meeting. The market was a
strong one. but the only trade made was in
twenty shares of Mercantile subscription
Missouri was dull and weaker at s11O bid
and SIG asked. but Title and Guaranty was
unchanged at s15S bid and none offered.
Bank stocks were quiet. but where quoted
were stronger. For instance, National Bank
Of Commerce was in demand in a quiet way
points higher than the day before, while
s276 was asked. Continental National was 2
points better. bid at sl94. and Third Ma
tional was firm and unchanged at S1SS bid.
The only other trades made yesterday be-
si00 United States coupon IS, which brought
SLIPS, at which more could nave been sold.
Notice was posted on change yesterday
at 12:15 instead of 1880 p. m., as heretofore.
and the first fifteen minutes will be given
up to inactive stocks. whatever that may
mean.
There was nothing doing in local mining
stocks and but little interest was taken In
the market. which. of course. was dull and
nominal.
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Ladie. of the G. A. r.

Mrs. Emma Douglass. the department presi-
dent. is in California. Washington County pa.
called there by, The serious Illness Of her two
sisters. Miss Albenl lyle AMI Miss Belle Py;s.
eyes had closed in their last sleep several hours
before her sister arrived. a sincere sympatiy Is
extended to Sister Douglass ir her bereavement
by both the Departments of Missouri and Psnn-
sylvania.
Al the next meeting OF the Colonel William
Henry Stark Circle. No. 2. there will be n num-
Der OF ladies and comrades initiated. The euchres
attended. The one last evening was unusually
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DIES FROM .AsPHYxIATIoN.
Daniel O'Brien Dies in Hospital in
Quincy.
REPUBLIC

Quincy. ILL.,. March 1S.-Daniel O'Brien,
who turned the gas on in his room at the
Pacific Hotel Monday night. died yesterday
at ST. Mary's Hospital without having re-
gained consciousness. Thus far it has been
impossible to locate any Of his relatives. It
is believed that his home was in Austin
MINI. Papers found in his possession
showed him to be a writer for the press.
was recently a. patient In the. Cook
County Hospital. Chicago.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-17
SIXTY MEN BURNED TO DEATH,
Turpentine Camp Fired by Negroes
Out of Revenge.

Chicago. March ia special to the
Chronicle from Mobile. Ala. y A crowd
OF citizens Of this place is searching Bald
win County in al effort to find three
negroes. who. in a spirit of revenge. are
said to have burned a turpentine camp
across the bay this morning. causing the
death OF sixty white men and negroes.
Frank C. Prissler rowed to Mobile this
evening. attired only in his underwear and
suffering Intensely from burns. He was the
only person who escaped from the burning
camp. He said:
Il was asleep this morning when a chok-
ing sensation and an intense heat reused
me. The log shack in which the sixty ne
groes slept was on fire. as was a shed
near by filled with 200 barrels of raw tur-
pentine. The trees surrounding US were
also burning. I yelled to the men as I ran,
but none answered. and I am sure all per-
1shed.
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The ine:igiblity Of policemen to membership
does not apply to park policemen. as construed
by Supreme Archon Hyde. in a recent ruling.
Greeley Council met with a good attendance
Of members and visitors. The degree IL initia-
tion was conferred on two candidates. The
Orators Association will provide an entertain
ment for rext meeting.
A meeting OF the supreme deputy archons
has been called at headquarters in Chicago,
they are assigned.
Supreme Archon Hyde has issued a card Of
their guidance.
A euchre contest between St. Louis and South
place in the near future.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-17

HIGH-scHooL ELECTROMAGNETIC
the Members of the Teachers Mutual Aid
Association Tuesday evening, March 70, in
the High School Auditorium. The pro-
benefits to sick members. The High School
Girls Glee Club. the High School Mando-
lin Club, the High School Boys Glee
music will occupy place on the programme.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-17

oak Grove held a well-attended meeting March
Il One stranger presented herself for protec-
ton. In addition to the regular order OF bush
ness the members took part in a drawing con-
test -Four handsome prizes were awarded, as
follows: First prize. to Mrs. Annie Davis: sec
end Mrs. g r; Casper: third. Mrs. n. NJ.
per and Schoen acted as referees.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-17
new YORK POULTRY MARKET.
Demand Brisk and Market Cleaned
Up Close.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPC BDIC SPECIAL.
New York. March 16.-Dressed poultry re-
ceipts to-day were 651 pkgs. The demand
was quite brisk. and the market cleaned nm
close. except for a few small lots, which
will be carried over to next weeks market.
Invoices SO far to hand indicate light ship
ments. and the market closed with 4 Dim
tone. but at unchanged quotations.
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Knights of h

Star Company. No. 8. U. r., knights of
Pythias. at a special meeting held Thursday
evening: resolved that, the next meeting be ad-
yertised in The Republic. requesting all mem
who are DESTROYS Of afhliatinr to attend Thurs
day. April 4. at Captain. Fzr:ile's and enjoy a
smoker. No uniforms to be worn. Star Com
pany will be in line for the Worlds Fair.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-17

Employers to-day are looking for edu-
Gated men and women to fill positions Of
responsibility. You .can become thoroughly
the, medium Of the Home School. Write
Instruction Department., ST. Louis Republic.
for full particulars
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City Of st. Louis,
'rected daily by Gaylord, BLESSING 1
Bar Silver.
The Bank,

hHf silver.
New York. March B.-Bar silver 6oyc.
London: March ls.-Bar silver quiet at Is Lied
The Banks.
New York. March 1s.-Money on call nominal:
Erinie mercantile paper 3iaT4H per cent. SterItrr
exchange nominal. with actual business in BANK
ers, bills At s4.S7lb for demand and at s4!s4K9
s4:ssik: commercial bills si.s3lsGl.S4. Silver Ger
tihcates 6lifa3c., Mexican dollars 4sc. State
s2SS.9 $40. 116: balances sl1. az. go.
ances 50. 4if. os3.
Baltimore. Md. March 1s.-clearInss "a. sos. 1872:
balances $50. 3337.
Philadslphia. Pa, March 1s.-clearings to-day
Cincinnati, o. March 16.-C1earings 20 os. 7yo.
New York exchange 15c discount. Money 2isGs
Chicago. March 16.-Clearings 500. 7es. AZ. bal
arces $5.4!1. 725. Posted exchange SIS5d4 SeIs.
New York exchange Soc discount.
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oRANGEs AND FIGS SToI I'm vr,,,..

ORANGES AND FIGS STOLEN-wfIiam
Hofmeister and Arthur Galyan are locked
up at the Four Courts on a charge of
breaking into John Repetto's fruit stand at
Ninth and Olive streets and stealing a
basket of oranges and a box of figs. A war
rant charging burglary in the second de-
gree and larceny has been issued against
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Pfttsbure Stocks

Received daily by D.. r. Francis. Bro. & Co.:
Pittsburg Plate Glass sold at 16s.
Westinghouse Air Brake. 1s3x asked.
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Bonds.
'..'..'.-IV- N Z jas q Coke bB B
Mining SbaresL
WEEKS MONEY MARKET.
Business Generally Active-Banks and
Trust C~Qmnnntea p-roaneraua

There was no compiaintyto be found with the
conditions OF affairs in local banking circles dur
ing the past week. Business was generally ac-
tive and tho different banks and trust companies
were said to be In a most prosperous condition.
all OF them making money. Business in trade
circles was large and increasing. but still some
what handicapped by the backwardness of spring.
the past week being q very disagreeable one as
far as the weather was concerned. The good
trade conditions were reflected in the transac-
tions at the various local banks. and bankers
generally expressed themselves as perfectly we'll
satisfied with present business and the prospects
all through the week have been active and on a
large scale. both checking and deoositlng being
OF the heavy order. Money has been In large
supply. but there has also been a brisk demand.
and considerable money found employment at
The, old rates of 8 to Z per cent. on which basis
can ana time paper was discounted. Business
with country banks was on a fair scale and col
ieGtlons were said to be easy, The market closed
quiet yesterday. as is usually the case on the
be noted. WAC !"
The weeks daily clearings were encouragingly
week before and the CORRESPONDING week Of a
s2o and 81. ~. 5o2. This statement. compared
WIN last years. is one Of the best ever Issued.
In both financial and trade circles. The renorf
in full ia as fol1nwS. N"o ASpoiS
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Closing quotations:

New York stock Quotations.
St. Louis. Saturday. March II, 1901.
The following shows the opening. highest. low
est and closing quotations on the New York
Stock Exchange to-day. Corrected daily fSr The
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-17
Range OF


Barley was very steady to firm. Although
not active, the demand was good. sufficient
to take what barley was offered. More
than this could. no doubt, have been sold.
iculty in filling them. No one at the same
time was disposed to pay any more for
barley than prices lately prevailing.
Low-grade to common barley quotab1e at
4ld46; fair sold at SOC. and good at 52d55c.
Taroxhv and CuoyAe Qeeda.
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A couple Of cars of cash seed were sold.
at what price could not be learned. The
offerings were small. and there was no ef-
fort made to purchase. Market was neg
lected. nominal. and nothing developed to
indicate any change whatever.
According to last quotations there
being no evidence of anything different to-
day, the market for cash country had q
quotable range of s. .5Nd4.35 for low grade
to very choice seed.
Clover was quiet; in fact. neglected. Cash
market quotable at $5G10.S for poor to
choice. Contract grade about $10.65.
Flaxseed.
Fla was about steady. There was nttl9
to the market; it certainly was without
feature. Demand and offerings both ex-
ceedingly limited. There were moderate re-
ceipts, % cars. or 200 bu., but only 3 or 4
cars out of the receipts came on sale.
Minneapolis reported receipts Of Is cars
and Duluth 1 car. Sales OF rejected were
made at S1.45d1.4 9. and No. 1 sold at 1.52.
A small quantity. part car. of No. 1 North
western. also sold at s1.52. May delivery
sold sparingly at s1.511s, and closed at N.I
bid.
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Government Bonds.
STOCKS AND BONDS IN BOSTON.

Boston. March 1s.-Money, stocks and bonds
were quoted as follows:
Money.
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wall street Gossip.

The following synopsis Of the gossip In regard
to the leading features Of the New York mar.
New York. March 16.-London cables reported
a lower market on the other side. and arbitrase
the two hours of business. The. selling was
heaviest in ST. Paul. Atchisons. U. p, 3. & o.
principally Now York buying on the curb in
London.
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BOND SALES At NEW YORK.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. March 16.-Sales Of bonds were
made here to-day as follows:
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The buying of Manhattan was continued on q
iarEs scale : e to,aay; 4 cr ho,yr rhSs hn xo.
ing on the large orders protested to be based on
the property. The Stock Exchange revived the
story that n. Y. c.. had leased the elevated sys-
tenn. and a report was circulated that the deal
was closed yesterday.
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Full Call. -
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The only other trades made yesterday be-
sides those mentioned above were in three
500 United States coupon 3s, which brought
SLIPS, at which more could have been sold.
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During the week the attention of traders
was taken w with wheat and corn, and
they had little time for oats, consequently
situation was stronger. especially late. and
while not closing any higher, the earlier
losses were recovered and the close yester-
being quoted at 261sc sellers and July &c
sellers,
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There was quiet buying Of Metropolitan Street
Railway. but no effort was made by the buyers
to advance the price. Flower & Co. and A. A
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FINANCIAL,

CORPORATIONS FORMED
AND BOND ISSUES MADE.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-05

, no es hija mia que q esa mu
chacha -----lyo la he robado!
Y escord diendo Ell semblante la
moribuDda cay6 privada de movi-
mieBtos s0bTe el lech0.
La condesa habfa quedado des.
lum mbrada.
Durante algunos mint tos estuyo
silenciosa, triste, oprimida fjand0
sobre Ia desvsnecida una mirads
casi de miedo, pero llena al mismo
tempo de profunda piedsd.
E1 Ia confession de Martina, en-
trevefa IN drama miste.ioso.
Si aqaelia muier hsbfa raptsdo
GnG nina que no lie pertsnec1a, no
ds5i6 hacerlo impCisada por un pen
samientc bai0, de interes, de lucro;
IN seutimit nto mucho mas intense,
debe haberla hecho obT2r.
Y Ia condeSa guerra saberlo.
EntCnce la curiC sidad la domi-
naba.
SPero Ia moribunda tendrfa faer-
"a para hablar. para revelarlo todo?
Miro en- torno Y yi6 sobre Ia tos
ca mesa, una taxa medic llena de
lu6 mfALAI6 OO@NuA6s SGAL7 dC lG
taxa habfa no frasco con vinagre.
La condesa empaP6 de aquel Vi
nagre 81 blsnco y perfumado pa
nuelo de encaje y roz6 con el las
sienes V la n3riZ de la moribunda.
Martina temblo leyemente J abri6
los oioS.
So mirada va yidriosa, Sc enc0n-
tr6 con la de la condesa, dulce, plS4
cids, lleua de perd6n -
Pareci0 recordar V el rayo de es-
peranza que sc le preseDt6 en- su
rtstrO. contr2st6 con Ia palidez de
Ia muerte que lie alteraba.
Martina, la dilo ia condesa
acerc ando sn semblalt te al de la mo
rihunda, = habla---- dfmelc todo...
es neceSario.
Yo que os coaozco hace algunOs
n4eses. que sc de que temple teneis
ell corsz6n, no necesito decirOs que
no os creo cuIpable. 81 fuiste es Ia
fatalidad que 10 ha querido y es-
tas horas, Ell dolor. Ell srrepenti-
miento, la desgracis, han redimldo
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-05

<Ent0nces Tonic me parcels ell
honDre mas honrado del muOdo
y aun9ue su persona no me- orrecfs
attractive alguno. yo lie amaba 10.
/ camente.
Entonces 10 habfa pensado en-
aquel amor tan puro. tan su4v4, tan
angeiical, que Ccultaoa en- 10 pro-
Iundo del coFaz5n, como una mud.
esperanza, Sc convert.ria en- fueurs
perenne de dolores; que Ell atroz
deseEgan0 sustituirf4 los sueros
ooraoos que t2da nina siente en- el
cora1on al primer latidode 40 amor
inocenta.
Mi selora que me quefia como a
uDa hiJa que me habia educado
oiea, sc mOstro adverse 4 mi uns6n
con TJnio.
D15l eScucharla, me reyele: DIos
me castig6 jastamente.
Apenas fuf Ia mnier de Antonio.
caanoo va comence q apurar el ca
liz de la amargara, del aolor-
Aquel homore que me 2arecia
tn oueno, tenfa todos los vicios
era muiariego, iugador. borracho.
Pero yo 'portabs 81 bruta idad.
porqne lie ama aba poFq e me sentia
madre.
81, uoa criatura palpltaba en- mi
san0.
iOh! .mucho meior hubiera sfdo
para mi pars ella que no hubiese
yenioo al mun0oi
Touio, cue estaba engolfado pof
aquel os dfas en- falsas especuiaci9-
mes, Sc habfa vuelt IS brutal oue
nunca
No pasaba dfa qle 4 rna pagase,
Bastaba una palabra fara stras-
tornarse, para maguliaruae b4il sus
pies. cuando arrOdfIla la Il ne
dfs perd60, el blasfemsnio s. ref..
me insQltabg
Era una vida 5rrible.
Una mansna que me ssntfs peef
que de c0stcm6re, Tonic yOlyio s
casa boTrsch0 por com plsto.
Y0 le sentf acercarSe a mi cana
y temble de horror.
Tenfa miedo.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-05
culpa. Hablad. Dios es bue-

Vuestra culpa. Hablad. Dios es bue-
no = os perdonara
La moribunda Sc agit6; su aho-
gado pecho buscaba aire, por 10 mis-
mo que su dolor Sc convertia en- una
emocion de bien distinta fndole.
Las pala bras de la condesa lie lle-
gaban al alma.
Sc habfa adelautado hasta la ori-
LA de la CANA. Apoyo ell codo en- la
cabierta y sostenfs la freDte con Ia
manO deScarIada, aflada.
81, hablare, -dij0 con trabaio,
no podrfz morir con ese secret:
Ia materia va dlsolYIeudose, pero
mi espfrit1 Sc anima, ss redobla,
no puede salir del cuerDo antes de
hsber depcsitado su doforosa car
ga y mi secreto os - confio &
cambio de una lagrima, de una pa
l.bra de perd6n.
NO divagueis, Martina, os IA
tigais demasiado.
-Es veTdad. .-murmur6 la mort
bunda extenuada.
Perdio Ia respiration y tuvo cue
deiar caer IL cabeza sobFe la almo-
hada.
La condesa Sc levant6, tom6 Ia
taxa de la mixtura Y lie ofreci6 al
gunaS cucharadas & Ia moribunda,
que las bebi6 con aridez.
La infeiiZ Sc rehizo en- seguida. Z
-Ahora estoy meior, : dijo-pue
do hablaT =. V debo hacer.o prou-
10, porque Ell ahogo sumenta den
rro de slgunas horas habra terni-
na1o para siempre la respiration.
Gallo IN minute, laego dii 5:
-<fo soy una pobre mujer Que
he sufrido mucho en- la vida. No IS
q quien deb0 mi existencfs, creef
Ell Ell hospitil de los inocent s.a
los veinte al IS era todasfa uifI zen
intsiigencia T eseab3 al sarvfcsa DE-
una ouena senora, cuand0 ia fata.
lldao me hiz0 enc0utrar al b .mb-e
Cue mas taTde fue mi marid0.,
La moribunda So deuuvo nm uo-
mento para respirar.
FL cOrar6n de La condesa paint
taba de curiosfiad, psro su rostro
permanecia sranquilo.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-05

despedazarsele Ell coraz6n al delar
d su madre.
Cuando la puerta Sc cerr6 tres
las dos muieres, Martina dejo caer
sobre la almohsda Ia cabeza deoll
moribunda Sc ech5 a lloTar.
La condesa estaba impresionada
dolorose ement9.
CaImAos, Martina, caimaos; 81
segufs asf empeorareis vuestro es
tado.
-;Oh! sefiora condesa. -. para
mi, desg graci adsmente todo ha ter
miDado.
-sCreeis que va No os curareis?
No. :. iOh! no de seguro----
Z no es por mi por 20 que lloro.
es pcr aqueila pequefa que que
dara sols para sufrir.
La condesa la interrumpio.
NO, no os preocupeis por ella,
Martina: viyireis todavia- asl 10
espero; pero 81 acaeciera una des-
gracia, os iuro que no abandonare
& Editta, Que sera mi hija----
Los sollozos de Ia moribunda de-
terminaron una pausa, y sus parpa-
dos cafdos por las lsgrlmas &c le-
tantaron.
-Cuento con vos, seflors condesa,
4-ASalbuce6 alterada, temolando TO-
dos sus miembros. 20 no Tango de-
derecho 4 pensar en- ella ---yo que
soy culpable- que la hecho in
feiiz- - Piedad, loh! lpisdad para
mi.
Lydia creia que la enfsrma delira-
bs.
-Pero penssd. = Ia diio dulcemen
te, sc6mo podeis ser cuIpsble por
una nina que amas tantos
La enferma sc incorporo con IA
tigs en- la almohsda doblando Ia
cabeza hzcia la condess.
ST. la he amado. -. amado
fnucho, -profri6 con trabsio pero
este no basta calms mis- remordi-
mientos, 20 lie dado Ell amor, pero
lie. .he>quitado la familia- - quizas
tambien una fortuna
-sQue quereis decir?
-Qniero decir que.... que Editta