The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-01
Won Without a Struggle.

Chicago Record Herald
 She looked up at him suddenly. after he had waited silently and patiently long time for her answer.
 1T suppose" she said. that man pays compliment to woman Dy proposing srro,,md ,o nSi ing the case may be-
 "Yes," he replied, you might regard it "a as cedes-darling-it was not to compliment you that I asked you to be my wife. It was T know. I know" she answered.; 'I oe- leve you are sincere in your protestations Of love for me. Yet must be on my guard; Yoi want me for my fathers moHey-that 1t is your heart and not your brain that is suing For a moment he seemed bewldersd He opened his mouth as if to say something. but apparently was unable to think of the words he wished to say. Then suddenly he held out his hands, showing the deep yellow stains of cigarettes upon his fingers
 A glad light came into the maiden's. eyes and. grabbing of his hat, she looked into it, seeing that the tag showed the size to be 6% "Ah. darling-dearest!" she cried: fingins more It is-it is-your heart that speaks! I see you have no brains"
 Mir. McMillin's Paper. Worlds Work.
 day MT. McMillln was chatting with num- Der of friends in q brokers office The talk unanimous in saying that the stock was a bad investment. except MT. McMillin Why do you have faith in it'' they asked. I'm not sure that I know. don't know the conditions. But that's my feeling" Well. if you feel that it's so good" said And the others bantered him. MT. McMillin listened for a minute Then he turned to the broker and said.
 While the order was being executed the stock 6sl to & Sns the group of friends made merry .'seii It ont at 9 .ao tonnorrow afternoon no matter what the price is." said Mfr McMiilin to the broker, as he left them. And at 2:so the next day the stock was sold at 3s's'
 Hitch in the Negotiations. Pittsburg Commercial Gazette.
 Good morning. MT. Magnate," said the re- porter to the president of the street railway Good morning. sir was the returned salu- tation. What can I do for you?' has yet been leased to the new eompany?'
 No; there was some difference between us and negotiations have been abandonede the cause of the hitch?'
 Not at all. It is no secret. The new com but in justice to stockholders we felt that we ought not to lease 1t for longer than 990 years,'
 Thank you. sir"
 You are quite welcome. Come again"
 She Needed Them.
 
 T wish. John" She said regretfulIy, q had sense enough not to destroy all the let. ters you wrote me during the year and hali of your courtship."
 He smiled in a gratihed way
 ''l knew you would regret that some tirne ' he said. Indeed do," she replied '.I need a little change the worst sort of way, and the man who buys rags and old paper was here today How wastefui we are in our youth 70
 He looked at her reproachfuliv' and airos, involuntarily his hand sought his pocket book It is seldom indeed that a resourceful woman has to make direct request for money.
 The Canny Scot. Spare Moments.
 A poor Scotchwoman Icy dying, and her hus. band sat by her bedside. After a time the wife took her husbands hand and said:
 John we're goin' to part. I have been a gude wife you. haven't I r'
 John thought moment.
 well just middhng like, Jenny you know. p anxious not to say too much.
 Again the wife spoke.
 John" she said faintiy. Eye maun promise to bury me in the auld kirkyard at Str avon beside my niither. l eouldna rest in peace among unco' folk in the dirt and smoke O Glasgow
 ''Weel. weel. Jenny, my woman" said John soctr'ngly; well just try ye in Glasgie first, an n ye dinna be quiet we'll try ye in Stl avon.'
 A Very Good Reason.