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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

The next report Of Labor Commits
sioner Doherty will make a splendid
showing for various Virginia indus
tries. It will show that the building
trades are fourishing. The sawmills
and canneries and various other in
dustries are in "a more fiourishing
condition than ever before.
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A. q. James.

For SALR-A desirable farm To-
Gated near Oak Hall containing sixty
acres more or less and improved with
two-storv dwelling. The owner is
lady and nonresident and therefore
desires to SELL For terms and further
particulars apply to
John s. Parsons, Atty.
Accomac, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

Miss Maud Coleman Woods, Of
Charlottesville, whose profile was
selected to typify North America on
the emblem of the Pan-American
Exposition at Buffalo, died Sunday
of typhoid fever near Hanover, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

What most people want is some>
thing mild and gentle, when in need
of a physic Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets fill the bill to a
dot. They are easy to take and pleas
ant in effect. For sale by VIM. p.
Bell Il Co., druggists, Accomac O. d.
Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

For SALE OR RENT The Hotel
property at Pungoteague, Va. This
is big opportunity for any one who
desires to engage in the hotel and
livery business. Any live man with
push can make it pay in this thriving
little town. Ample land for building
lots. all necessary repairing will be
done if rented out. For further in
formation address.
A. 8. West,
Nandua, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

NOTICE. propose hereafter to
keep for sale full line of groceries
and choice line of wines and liq-
uors for the sick. Also offer my store
house, hotel sc. for rent for 1902.
b. U. Doughty,
ExmOre, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

NoTIoE-All persons indebted to
me by note or open account is earn.
estlv requested to come forward and
settle same by October /, 1901. All
bills not paid by the above ate will
be placed in the hands of an officer
for collection
A. q. James.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31
PERTINENT FACTS.
CHARACTER.

I. Chrisfidn.-It was built by the Metho-
dist Church with one single purpose
namely, to furnish thorough instruction
under positive Christian influences.
ii. ThOrOB0h.-There are ten Randolph
Macon graduates In the Faculty. The
Principal, ice-Principal, and the heads Of
all departments are Randolph Macon grad
yates, and have been specially commended
by the Randolph Macon faculty for the
work. There is no vain pretence or show.
''ThOr0u0h' is the first word and the last
word in the work OF the school.
III. SuccessfM-The purpose and work
Of the school have commended 1t to pa
rents. Gr0nth-Number of boarding pu-
pills year by year for seven years-29, So,
So, 1856, 147, 1853, 176. Number Of officers
and teachers In 1894, str; at present,
tioenfy. Value OF grounds and building Ia
1894. SIS. 900; at present, $65. 900.
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For Rent or Sale.

C8Two-horse farm, near Reads
Wharf, water situation, splendid
oyster shore. now well set with oys-
tiers and ready to go to work on.
-Eand is splendid and in good cufti-
walton, needs no bitches. Good out
houses. Two tenant houses with 10
acres of land to each. If not sold by
September 1st, will be for rent.
Main dwelling is a large commo-
dious brick building, four rooms and
garnet, pump and basement. Two
miles from depot, 100 yards from
steamboat wharf.
One tract of land 1913 acres, more
or less, well set in timber, two set
Elements near Shields Wharf
If not sold by September Let, will
be for rent.
Apply to
JOHN l.. WINDER,
Reads Wharf, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

NoTICE-I will be at places at
dates named below: Kegotank
Creek, August eth. Parker's creek,
August 2Sth, Folly creek, August
Goth, Quinby, p. o., August 81
Jas. X. Harmon,
Inspector oyster Districts No. Q 3.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

Col. b. o. James, of Richmond, an
nominees that he is a candidate for
Secretary of the Commonwealth OF
Virginia.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

For SALE-Tract of land, we'll tim
bered, 100 acres, more or less, known
as Coard land, near Wattsviile, will
be sold at public auction at Atlantic,
Saturday, September 9TH, 2 p. M, il
not sold before that day. For fur
ther particulars apply to Lee D. Col
ona, Pocomoke City or
J.P. Ross,
Atlantic, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31
Accomac q. Fl Va.

NoTIoE-All persons are hereby
forewarned from oystering, clam
ming or otherwise trespassing on the
shoals to low-water mark belonging
to my farm, Hopeland, under penal
~ Of prosecution to the full extent
Of law.
Mosby Northam.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

NoTIcE-A dark Attorney COW left
my premises about June 18th. She
had no marks, but with white spot
on one side. Now has probably a
calf with her. Suitable reward will
be paid for information of her where
abouts.
Louis j. Ross,
Accomac y. Fl Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31
Mosby Northam.

NoTICR-A white hog, underbit
right ear, came to my premises about
80 days ago. Owner will please call
for it, prove property, pay charges
and take it away.
James b Drummond,
Cashville.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

NoTICR-For rent for 1902, two
dwellings at Onley Station.
A. g. Kelly,
Onancock, Va.
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BUILDING AND GROUNDS.

The Grounds comprise twenty-five acres,
we'll located, elevated, with fine natural
drainage.
The Building is handsome brick build
ing, erected specially for school work from
plans, the outcome of practical experience.
There are three stories and basement
main building 260x40 feet. with wing 60x40
feet; wide verandas: large and airy study
hall, class-rooms, music hall, gymnasium,
and bedrooms (only two grls in ROOM I;
electric lights; water on every floor, with
ire-plugs every fifty feet; Peck Hammond
system OF heating (fresh air taken from
outside, driven by fan over hot furnaces to
the various PARTS Of the building; Peck
Hammond system OF sanitation fire and
evaporation, instead OF drainage and sew
ers); all parts OF building so connected
that no exposure OF pupils to weather
necessary at any time.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

For RENT-For 1902, storehouse
and dwelling above, near Belinda,
P. O.-also five room dwelling and
ten acres of trucking land. Apply to
o. 3. Mears, Sr.,
Belinda, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

For RENT For year 1902, either
for cash or share, one 2 horse farm
with plenty of pine shafts, s room
dwelling and all necessary outbuild-
ings and one 2 horse farm with
plenty of pine shafts, good dwelling
and necessary outbuildings, both con-
located. Have for sale 2
yokes of young oxen, years old
Jas. A. Hall,
Marsh Market, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

NoTIcE-A meeting of the stock
holders of Ehe Peninsula Telephone
Company is hereby called to meet at
the principal Office of the Company,
ct Keller, Va, on Friday, September
9th, 1901, at the hour OF one O'Clock
p. IN.
Thomas b. Quinby, stakeholder
holding at least one-tenth OF the
capital Of said company.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

For SALK-Six tons of orchard
grass hay and twenty barrels of corn.
Apply to
Mrs. E. F. @. Garrett,
Accomac G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

For ShLE-The farm where now
reside, situated at Wagram on road
from Pocomoke City to Jenkins
Bridge 2 miles from New Church,
Va, with schools and churches con-
venient. Land in splendid condition
and well adapted to all kinds of ear
ly trucks, abundant resources. I'm
proved with comfortable 2 story
dwelling. Will sell cheap, possession
give January /, 1902. For further
Information call Oh or write
G.. Il. Collins,
Massey, Va.
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A New Store.

With a brand new stock OF
goods, consisting of a first-class
stock of
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS
and
GROCERIES.
Opened out at Leemont this
week for the inspection of the
public at lowest price.
Thanking my friends for their
liberal patronage in the past,
earnestly solicit them to call
and get the bargains offered.
E. w. RUSSELL,
Leemont, Va.
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This Way
For Bargains

i have in stock
General line of Merchandise,
Quaker city cook stoves,som
makes No. 7, low as $1,000.
Ladies fine shoes, so cents to
$1.OO.
Lime, bricks, shingles, hair
and plastering laths.
Lumber for dwelling and
other building purposes.
Meal, bran, mill feed and No.
l hay.
100 building lots at this place
from $50 to 5000.
All persons are forewarned
from trespassing in Chopper
Swamp.
II. I. WHITE,
BlOOmtOwn, Va.
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Sweet Potato Vine Cutter.

| have for sale at Leemont and
Parksley, Va, my improved Sweet
Potato Vine Cutter, and will ship to
any place where there is any trans
portation.
This machine saves you labor and
expense, very easy for 1 horse to pull.
You run it down between the two
drills as you would cultivetor and
the cutting blades will cut the vines
on each side of the rows and leaves
the most of them in the middle Of
the furrow. They cut no potatoes and
are easily sharpened and will last a
life time. If shipped, directions sent
with them, how to put them together
in working shape.
Price 81 90.
Apply to
A. j. McCREADY,
Leemont, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

WANTED From 3,000to 5000 bushels
of seed oysters, and about an equal
quantity of shells delivered in Crad>
dock Creek. Write giving prices to
l. J. Nelson,
Charlottesville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

For RENT-For 1909 . two horse
farm, near Mappsburg Station, with
good buildings and plenty OF re-
sources. Apply to.
L. n. Boggs,
Mappsburg, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

NoTIoE-I now offer for service
my registered white Chester boar.
A. w. Mock,
Hallwood, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

FOR RRNT-For 1909 a two horse
farm, near Mappsburg Station, with
good buildings and plenty OF re-
sources. Apply to.
L. N. Boggs,
Mappsburg, Va.
For RENT-For year 1902 my house
and lot in Drummondtown, at pres
emit occupied by Mr.. John Il. Fowler
Mrs. Anna Browne.
Accomac G. II. Va.
III suffering with piles, use ESSO>
LENE, the South African Pile Gu RE.
Ask the store where you deal to
order it for you. Sent by mail, SOC
VIM. P. Bell & Co., Druggists.
Accomac, Va.
For LoAN-$2, 500 by first lien on
unencumbered real estate.
John r. Rev,
Parksley, Va.
NOTIoE-Several thousand dollars
to lend on farm land security. Loans
must be first class.
Il. B. Quinby,
Accomac, Va.
For RRNT-House and lot at
Opley.
@. B. Savage,
Onley, Va.
For RENT-Livery stables at
Bloxom.
A. w. Short.
Bloxom, Va.
NoTICE-The storehouse at Parks
ley, which is part of the hotel prop
erty, is for rent, possession to be
given by December 1st or earlier by
applying to F. E. Hudson.
Henry Nelson,
Accomac @. H Va.
For SALE-Seasoned wood by the
cord.
Miss Lizzie E. Parramore,
Accomac q. H., Va.
FOR SALE-At Dix farm, where Mr..
Northam resides, 40 barrels Of corn.
A. &. Kelly,
Onancock, Va.
For Sale-At private contract the
Schooner, Charles p. Finney, built
in 1887, thoroughly rebuilt in 1893 by
E. James Tull, Pocomoke city, Md,
capacity 1000 bushels of oysters.
Can be seen at Finneys Wharf, Acco-
mac county, Va. For further in
formation call on or write to
Finney q Rogers.
Finney, Va.
For RENT-For 1902, that part Of
"Custis Farm now occupied by
John Holden. Apply to
Miss E. Florence Fletcher,
Jenkins Bridge, Va.
WANTRD-To hire a good honest,
reliable white man to live with me,
one who is not afraid of horses.
W. s. Mock.
Hallwood, Va.
August 90, 1902.
For RENT-For year 1909, a two
horse farm, with good dwelling and
new tenant house. All necessary
outbuildings Located at Belle Haven.
Farming implements for sale. Apply
to
Mrs. Emily Us. Read,
Belle Haven, Va.
NoTIcK-For rent for 1902, two
dwellings at Onley Station.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

WANTED-To hire good honest,
reliable white man to live with me,
one who is not afraid of horses.
W. s. Mock.
Hallwood, Va.
Annnaf on 1902
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy has world wide
reputation for its cures. 1t never fails
and is pleasant and safe to take. For
sale by VIM. p. Bell IL Co., druggists,
Accomac O. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

For RENT-For year 1902 my house
and lot in Drummondtown, at pres
emit occupied by Mr.. John Il. Fowler.
Mrs. Anna Browne.
Accomac G. H. Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

The laws OF health require that
the bowels move once each day and
one If the penalties for violating this
law is piles. Keep your bowels regu-
lar by taking a dose OF Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
when necessary and you will never
have that severe punishment infict-
ed upon you. Price, 25 cents. For
sale by VIM. P. Bell & Co., druggists,
Accomac q H., Va
For RENT-For year 1902, two
horse farm IN Hacks Neck, near Har-
horton; plenty of resources, conve
nient to churches and schools.
James H. Mears,
Harborton, Va.
For RENT-10O2, house and lot
where Il. Il. Ross now occupies In
PuDgoteague. New barn and stable
attached.
s. W. Ames.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

For SALK-The Solomon Lucas
tract of land in Cattail Neck, In such
size lots as purchaser may desire.
For terms &C., apply to
Jno. 8. Parsons, attorney,
Accomac. Va.
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NORTHEAST VIEW OF BUILDING

MoAo. THOROUGH INSTRUCTION, POSITIVE CHRISTIAN
INOttO. INFLUENCES, AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE COST.
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For RENT-Two two horee farms
and one three-horse farm, all well
located. Abundant resources. Share
or money.
g. Walter Mapp,
Accomac, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

For RENT-For 1902 a two horse
farm, known as "Custis farm" be-
longing to Mrs. Matte d. Drums
mond, on road from Oak Hall to
Pitts Wharf. Apply to
James q. Fletcher, Jr., or to
Johannes l.. Byrd,
Oak Hall.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

III suffering with piles, use ESSO>
LENE, the South African File GU RE.
Ask the store where you deal to
order it for you. Sent by mail, SOC
and 81 90 boxes.
VIM. p. Bell & Co., Druggists,
Accomac, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

For RENT-For year 1902 two
horse farm situated on Pungoteague
Creek, opposite Boggs Wharf. Build
ings new, resources abundant.
John T. Finney,
Einney, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

NoTICE-The storehouse at Parks
lev, which is a part of the hotel prop
erty, is for rent, possession to be
given by December 1st or earlier by
applying to F. E. Hudson.
Henry Nelson,
Accomac G. H Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

NOTICE-The second session of
Mrs. Simmerman's school for boys
and girls will open September g. 1901,
Tuition $50 90 per session of nine
months. Tuition in music $4,000.
For RBNT-For 1902, dwelling at
Keller, now occupied by James A
Winder
Mrs. Rose IT. Walter,
Keller, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS OPENED IN 1894.
IS THIS SCHOOL THE SCHOOL YOUR DAUGHTER2
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For RENT-For 1902, that part Of
"Custis Farm" now occupied by
John Holden. Apply to
Miss e. Florence Fletcher,
Jenkins Bridge, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31
August 90, 1902.

For RENT-For year 1902, two
horse farm, with good dwelling and
new tenant house. All necessary
outbuildings Located at Belle Haven.
Farming implements for sale. Apply
to
Mrs. Emily Us. Read,
Belle Haven, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

For RENT-For year 1902, dwelling
5 rooms, barn and stables and acres
of land at Hallwood.
Jas. F. Landlord,
Hallwood, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

For RKNT-For year 1902 two
horse "tend, or more of the Cutler
farm in Hacks Neck, for share or
money. 1 will take 800 barrels of
potatoes, &C., also poultry for use in
my restaurant and will pay cash at
market price for them. See Richard
J. Cutler or Geo. s. Mock, Nandua
or write to
Fl. P. G. Cutler,
Hamilton Place.
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

For SALE-At Dix farm, where Mr..
Northam resides, 40 barrels OF corn.
A. g. Kelly,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

For SALE-Seasoned wood by the
cord.
Miss Lizzie E. Parramore,
Accomac q. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31

For LoAN-$2, 500 by first lien on
unencumbered real estate.
John r. Rev,
Parksley, Va.
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NOTIoE-Several thousand dollars
to lend on farm land security. Loans
must be first class.
Il. b. Quinby,
Accomac, Va.
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P. SAIL goods sold at cost for casL
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For RENT-Livery stables at
Bloxom.
A. w. Short.
Bloxom, Va.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-02
knew He "Rooted High.n

Henry S. Pritchett. president of the
Massachusetts institute of technology,
known widely as a practical man. with
practical ideas and the ability to ex-
press them in plain, ineisive English,
is thoroughly alive to the illustrative
potency of good story, well told, says
the Boston Herald. He was a guest
a few evenings ago at the 29th annual
banquet of the American gas light as
ISOLATION, and, desiring to impress up-
on its members his high regard for
them as a class, related the story of
an old western friend of his who was
president of gas company.
The old gentleman, he said, dressed
in a rather peculiar, semi clerical
style, and was very imposing in ap-
pearance. One day he was taking dim
ner southern railway station, and
the waiter, an old colored man, in
that familiar way characteristic of
the southern negro, undertook to size
him up.
"Conl," he said. kin I bring yo'
some soup?"
You may" answered the gentle
man, ''but I'm not a colonel"
Thinking that perhaps he had not
aimed high enough, the old darky next
ventured the title of "Genl," with q
like result. Once again he tried. This
time it was "Jedge," Again he was
disappointed. The gentleman prompt
ly and emphatically denied that he
was entitled to any such distinction,
We'll, then, sah,' inquired the negro
curiosity getting the better of his
politeness, phase, sab, eff yo' DON min
tellin' me, wot is yo' enyway?"
I'm president of a gas company"
responded the old gentleman, proud
X.
Thank yo', sah,' blurted the colored
man; Il didn't quite know what yo
wuz, sab, but I knowed yo' rooted
high"
President Pritchett said that was ex-
actly his feeling toward the members
of the gas light association
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-02
WHAT is HUTIN's PURPOSE.

When NJ. Hutin, president of the
Panama Canal Company, arrived in
Washington some weeks ago 1t was
announced that he had a definite prop
osition to submit to the Canal Com
mission looking to the acquisition by
the United States of the Panama prop
erty. But he has not yet submitted
any such proposition, and it begins to
look as if he would not do so. Instead
of coming to the point promptly and
talking business" he has fiddled
around and wasted time in a manner
calculated to induce the opinion that
he thinks he has much to gain by de-
lay Is he merely trying to draw the
attention of the Commission and Con-
gress away from the Nicaragua canal
for the purpose of preventing Congress
from ordering this winter the COM
mencement of work on it? That would
no doubt very well suit the purpose
of the various interests that are oper-
ating against the Nicaragua plan.
The report of the Isthmian Canal
Commission is due to be made to the
President during December. 1t is said
to have been already written, except
that part bearing on the Panama ca
nal question. If 1t were M. Hutin's
purpose to make a bona fide PROPOSE
tion of sale, and one so attractive as
to receive the favorable consideration
of the United States authorities, it
seems that he would have commune
Gated his scheme to the commissioners
before now, in ample time for them to
digest 1t thoroughly and discuss 1t in
diligently in their report. Especially
is this true in view of the fact that
the commissioners have spent so much
time and labor on the Nicaragua
scheme, which would have to be given
up if the Panama route were purchas-
ed and adopted by the United States.
But the Frenchman has persistently
pursued his dilatory tactics, leaving
the Commission without definite infor-
nation respecting his purposes. not
withstanding his several appearances
before it.
Meanwhile it is understood that the
Commission has decided in favor of the
| Nicaragua route and so written in the
| report, which will be accompanied by
! elaborate calculations respecting cost
and details bearing on the political
side of the question. The canal mat
ter will no doubt be one of the most
interesting before the next session of
| Congress.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-02
She'd Learned Something.

The old lady was shrill of voice and
garrulous of nature, and she drew the
attention of the other passengers in a
Sixth avenue elevated train to the
young woman who was sitting beside
her, says the New York Tribune. The
young woman was accompanied by two
small children. The old woman grinned
ingratiatingly several times at the
children, who gave her no encourage
lnent After awhile she turned to the
young woman and asked in a voice
that attracted the attention of the
other passengers:
What nice little children! How old
are they, dear?"
Some quiet response by the little wo-
man.
What's that? 1 don't hear very
WELL"
The young woman raised her voice
as she blushed because of the attention
of the other passengers:
zone is three years and the other is
two"
MY! Are they sisters?"
"They are brother and sister,"
(which one is the older, the boy or
the girl?"
THE boy"
well, we'll! How many months are
The young woman seemed much an
noyed and answered shortly:
Fifteen"
Indeed! Are you their sister,"
mo"
BY this time everybody on the car
was looking, and some pitied the young
woman, whose face was flushed at the
personal questions, but were Obliged to
smile at the persistency of the older
one.
Perhaps their cousin or their aunt ~
she hazarded. mo? But you are not
their mother, are your"
There came a decided nod from the
little woman and she turned her face
away from her cross questioner.
you are? Well, we'll! And how
long have you been married? You are
only girl yourself. Too young to
have two such big children
The train drew up at a station just
then, and the young woman gathered
her children together as she answered,
with a snap of her big, brown eyes:
1--WE been married long enough to
be able to attend to my own business.
Have you been married as long as
that?" and she swept out of the car
to wait on the platform for another
train that would not contain such an
unwelcome questioner.
WELL" said the old woman, as the
train started again. 1T wonder what
was the matter with that girl. She
seemed put out"