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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-20

Schedule in effect JANUARY q, 1901.
LEAVE BYRD-STREET STATION
4:1O A. NJ, Daily for Washington and
points North Stops at Milford.
sleepers to Washington and New
York.
$50 A. NJ, Daily, except Monday, for
Washington and points North, the
New York and Florida Special,
composed entirely of Pullman vesti-
buled sleeping. compartment, din
ing, library and observation cars.
No extra fare other than regular
Pullman charge. Makes no local
stops and does not stop at Elba.
$50 a NJ, Sunday only, for Washing
ton and points North, Stops at
Elba, Glen Allen. Ashland. Taylors-
Vile. boswell, Ruther Glen, PenolaS
Milford, Woodslane, Guinea. Sum
NIT. Fredericksburg. Brooke. Wide
water and Quantico. Buffet Parlor
Car.
9:e1 a. M. Daily except Sunday, for
M Wash ON, a nd Points Point North
boswell, Milford, Fredericksburg
and Quantico. Buffet Parlor Car
1900 NJ. Daily. except Sunday. for Wash
ington and points North. Stops at
Elba, Glen Allen, Ashland boswell,
Milford. fredericksburg and Guam
uco. Buffet Parlor Car. Connects
with Congressional Limited at
Washington.
7:42 P. NJ. Daily, for Washington and
land, boswell, Milford, Fredericks-
burg, Brooke, Whitewater and GUAM
tico- Stops other stations Sundays.
Sleeper Richmond to New York
Sleeper Washington to Philadelphia.
ARRIVE BYRD-STREET STATION.
Brooke. Fredericksburg, Milford,
boswell, ashland and Elba- Stops
other stations Sundays Sleeper
New York n Richmond
3:05 P. NJ. Daily. except Sunday. Stops
at Fredericksburg. Milford, Dos
well, Ashland, Glen Allen and Elba.
6:37 P. NJ, Daily. Stops at Fredericks-
burg. boswell, Ashland and Elba.
Pullman cars from New York and
Washington.
$40 P. NJ. Daily. Stops at Whitewater
Brooke, Fredericksburg, Summit
Guinea, Woodslane, Milford, PenoIa 3
Ruther Glen. boswell. Taylorsville'
Ashland, Glen Allen and Ella
Buffet Parlor Car.
11:4o P. NJ. Daily, except Sunday. the
New York and Florida Special"
Makes no local stops and does noe
ACecoMNioDATIoN TRAINS
DAILY, except Sunday
s SO 2 N Leaves BfRb-sTRaa asnti So
ton for Fredericksburg
$50 P NJ. Leaves ELLA for Ashland.
$40 A. n. Arrives E EkBA from iron. Ashland.
a. u. i n "
ton from Fredericksburg. oesa
e:o5 P "a 5 A5TIyss E EI AT from Ashland.
JUNCTION AND r., F. AND a. =.
P. R.R.
LEAVE BROAD-STREET STATION
C.. AND O.
$40 A. NJ, Dolly for Wass.hhington and
metropolitan Limited stops ana "a
Fredericksburg and Quanticos s1se az
ers to New York Dining Car
6.nP. NJ, Daily. for Washington
points North Stops at DosweiIiIl
Fredericksburg and Quantico. SIeen.
er to New York
ARRIVE BRoAD-sTREET STATION
c.. AND o. 1o'1s,
1o:oS P. NJ, Daily. Stops only at Fred
aricksburg. boswell and Ash,and
Sleeper from New York ~
1851 p NJ. Daily. the "Florida ara
Metropolitan Limited stops o ,,na
at Fredericksburg. boswell .n .y
Ashland. Sleepers from New yorl.
p T. 3. MYERS. W. PsrAYLoR
Pres1oen1 ran1c Manager
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-20

hove e,iven a performance, but on ac-
cnunt of the illness of one of the mem
bers of the company cancelieo inc en-
Sagement yesterday afternoon
a nre+tv marriage took place at $50
o'clock last evening, when Mr.. w. Frank
Farmer and Miss Margaret Althea
g1Joucbcns were married at the nome OF
the brides mother, NO. COS North twenty
first Street The parlors were prettns
decorated in palms, pink roses ana shau-
ed lamps. The bride was so"heu III
dainty white organdy with chlllon tllli.
mipgs. and carried shower bouquet OF
brides roses.
Miss Eva Flournoy, the maid of honor.
wore ;, white organdy gown and carried
white carnations.
Mr.. Fred Blunt was best man, and
Messrs Walter Davis and Archie douglas
were ushers-
The ceremony was performed by Rev
Preston Nash. After the marriage an
elegant reception was held
The bride is the handsome and attrac-
tice daughter of Mrs. C. w Arnold. MI
Farmer is connected with the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway Company.
The Masonic Home Auxiliary met at
the Temple at IL O'Clock yesterday Mrs
D. W. Moseley, president. presided. Dr.
the meeting with prayer There was q
large attendance, with several new mem
bers.
The reports of committees were very
encouraging.
March l4th was appointed for book
day. A communication from the Board
of Governors was received and greatly
enjoyed.
\ vote of thanks was rendered to Mr..
Thomas Whi1tet for donation of grove
trees.
The Ladies' Auxiliary OF the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers will have
a formal opening of room at Retreat
for the Sick this afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock.
The officials of all roads entering the
city. and ministers of several denom-
nations have been invited. -.
This auxiliary is doing a good work
principally in caring for sick and dis
abled railroad men, relieving and COM
forting the distressed wherever possible
Miss Hannum and1.1Mrs.a Shaffer,E who
have been the guestsbof Mrs. George L.
L. Davis. left yesterday for their home,
Chester, Pa.
Miss Anna Boiling. who has recently
returned from five-years stay abroad
is at Mrs. DuvaTs. No. 301 East Frank
lin Street.
Miss Sallie Randolph, who has been
visiting the Misses Randolph, in Norfolk,
has returned home.
Miss Nina Struggled, Of Newport
News will be the guest this week of
Miss Jessie Bailey, of Church Hill.
Miss Sarah Allen, of East Broad Street
left last week for an extended Northern
trip. She will visit Philadelphia. New
York, and other cities before returning.
Miss Elizabeth Christian has returned
from delightful visit to New York.
Mrs. Lyon G. Tyler. who has been I'M
der treatment for some time at st. Luke's
Hospital, has returned to her home, in
Williamsburg.
Miss A1nry Coles Whittle is the guest O
Mrs. John Addison, No. SO Park Avenue
Mr. and Mrs. William G. stanacd, Mrs
II. A White and Miss Sue Seldom Well
ford left yesterday for Williamsburg.
Misses Emma and Molle Robelin viii
leave to-day for New York
Miss Mary Brooks, who has been visit
ing Miss Julia Daily at Amelia, Va, ha:
returned to her homo on West Grace
Street.
Mrs w. W. Archer and Mrs. E. C
Minor left last week for Florida, whers
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TO Wed III Pennsylvania.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

-------- tSP7cff1 fln!s ---- -
NSTON-SALEM.z N c., Feb. l9-AIr.
B. j. Pfohl, one Of Salem's popular young
business men, left Yesterday for Bethle-.
hem, Pa, where at o'clock on Thursday
he will be united in marriage to Miss
Sarah Traeger, an accomplished young
lady of that city. 1t will be a home we'd
ding Mr.. Pfohl was accompanied by his
sister, Miss Bessie. He will return with
his bride Saturday night A reception
will be rendered the couple at the home
of the groom's parents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-20
BIG TOBACCO SHIPMENT.
Largest Consignment Ever Entered
Liverpool From America.
Especial Dispatch to The Times
Entered

WILSON, N. c. Feb 1s.-Maxwelrs
Tobacco Importing Company of Liverpool
made the largest Shipment from Wilson
to-day ever made from an eastern Caro-
averaging in weight 1,014 pounds.
The tobacco was moved from here on
a special train in charge of Trainmaster
Wooten. 1t will move solid over the
Coast Line. to Richmond, and thence to
Newport News. where it will be joined by
$40 packages from the Danville factory
of NIaxwelIs Tobacco Company. making
a total of $50. This will be the largest
shipment which has ever entered Liver
pool at one time from America
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-20
Bankrupt Petition.

LYNcHBURG, VA, February 10
In the Office of the clerk of the United
States Court, petition in bankruptcy
was filed to-day from Nathan r., Mining
or, of Roanoke county, with liabilities at
$50, 29775. Many of the creditors reside
in Lynchburg, Roanoke and Richmond.
Exemption $50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-20
Professor Mitchell at Emmanuel.

Professor S. c. Mitchell, of Richmond
College, has accepted an enga cement to
supply for Emmanuel Baptist Church
until pastor is called. He will preach
at both services on Sunday and conduct
the prayer meeting on Wednesday night
of each week. Professor Mitchell has an
engagement out of the city for next Sun
day, when Rev. 3. J.. Woodward, of
Laurens, S. c.. will preach at Emmanuel,
but he will conduct the prayer meeting
tonight at S o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-20
RAILKO ADS
Atlantic Coast Line
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JAN. q, 19o1.
TRAINS LEAVE R.cHMoND-BYRD-
STREET STATION.
RAlLkO ADS

=
900 a NJ. NORFOLK LIMITED, Daily.
Arrives petersburg $50 a. al. Nor
folk u:27 4. NJ. Stops only at Pc.
tersburg, Wayerly and Suffolk.
sos a. M, Daily. Arrives Petersburg
$50 "A. NJ. Weldon u:5o A. M..a
Fayetteville i:o r NJ. charleston
1929 r Al, Savannah 300 A. NJ,
Jacksonville $50 A. 81, Port Tampa
10 T. NJ. Connects at Wilson with
No. A. arriving Goldsboro S:25 P. NJ.
Wilmington 500 p. NJ. Pullman
j, Sleeper New York to Jacksonville;
Petersburg 1890 2. NJ. Stops Man
chester, Drewry,s Blur, Centralia
and Chester on signal.
3:15 T. NJ, OCEAN SHORE LIMITED.
Daily. Arrive Petersburg $40 2. ~.
Norfolk. 5:S5 Z. NJ. Stops only at Pc
tersburs, Waverly and Sunolk
4:So Z. Nd. Daily except Sunday. arrives 81,
Petersburg $40 p. NJ, Weldon 1:2
NJ, and Rocky Mount 500 f. al
Makes all intermediate stops.
500 2. NJ Daily, Local. Arrives Peters
burg $50 r. NJ. Makes all stops.
sS7 P1a Nj EL9K S6 AN AND mEsa iS
tersburg 1881 p. NJ. Connects with
Norfolk and Western for Norfolk
and intermediate points; Emporla
$40 p. NJ Connects with A. and D;
for stations between Emporia and
Lawrenceyille), weldon $40 T. NJ,
Fayetteville 1852 A. NJ, Charleston
3:23 A NJ. Savannah $50 A. NJ,
Jacksonville 1915 P. A., Port Tampa
1850 P. NJ
NEW LINE TO MIDDLE GEoR-
GLA PoINTS.-Ariving augusta
lanta lbs P. NJ. ThomasviIie a::ss5
2. Al. Pullman SIeepers New York
to.Wilmington, Charleston. Jackson
vile, Port Tampa, Augusta, Macon.
$40 P: NJ, Daily Arriving Petersburg
$50 i5,, r NJ; connect at Pesersburs
arriving Lynchburg ESQ A. ~. Roam
oke A. NJ, Bristol 1910 a NJ Pull
man Sleeper Richmond to Lynch
n:ao 2: NJ. Daily. Arrives Petersburg
12:10 A. NJ
H:5o T: AZ. Daily. except Sunday. THE
NEW IoRK.AND FLORIDA SPEC
savannah 1850 A NJ. Jacksonville
80 p. NJ, st. Augustine 4:2O P NJ,
Port Tampa II 30 P NJ.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
AGO a. NJ. Daily. from Jacksonville. sa-
vannah,a Charleston, Atlanta, Macon,
Augusta and all points South
GAO A. NJ, Daily, except Monday. from
St Augustine. Jacksonville, Savan-
nah and Charleston.
1885 A. NJ, Daily. from Petersburg.
Lynchburg and the West.
S:4o A NJ, Daily. except Sunday, Pc
tersburg local.
u:lV a. NJ. Daily, except Sunday, from
GoldSooro and intermediate stations,
Norfolk and Suffolk.
1:o5 A. NJ. Sunday only. from Norfolk,
Suffolk and Petersburg.
u:42 A NJ. Daily. from Norfolk, Suffolk
and Petersburg.
2:1o ?. NJ, Daily, except Sunday, from
Petersburg.
$50 P. NJ. Daily. from Norfolk, Suffolk
and Petersburg.
7:22 P. NJ, Daily from Miami, Port
Tampa. Jacksonville. Savannah
Charleston. Wilmington. Goldsboro
and all points South.
1856 2. NJ. Daily. from Petersburg,
Lynchburg and the West.
T. NJ. EMERSON.
]. r. KENLEY, Traffic Manager.
General Manager.
H. NJ EMERSON
General Passenger Agent
c. S. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agent,
S28 East Main Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-20
A HANDSOME GIFT.
taunton Elks Remember Captain
Cunningham

Cunningham.
Captain Frank w. Cunningham re-
ceived yesterday by express, as a gift
from the Stanton Lodge of Elss, a
very handsome match safe,
The safe is in the shape Of an elk s
tooth, is of solid silver with gold top
and is handsomely engraved. 1t con-
tains an clll's head and a dial, the hands
or which Indicate II O'Clock, the hour
when Elks always drinks silent toast
to their departed brethren
Captain Cunningham took part in the
memorial exercises of the Elks at Staun-
ton last year, and the impression he
made then is responsible for the action
or the lodge in sending him the little
token of esteem.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-20
Carolina Junior Mechanics.
lSnecial Dispatch to The Times = Y

wINSTON-SALEM.s N c., Feb. 91s.-The.
tenth annual session of the State Coun
ci1 Junior Order United American Nc
chauics opened In the courthouse this
afternoon with an address OF welcome by
Mayor O. B. Eaton. The opening ad-
dress before the Representatives was mad
tonight by Congressmau-Elect Spencer
Blackburn. "a banquet Will be given at
Hotel Phoenix tomorrow night About
$50 delegates are attending.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-20
they are the guests of Mrs John H
Minor (nee Gillian, of Richmond)


Mr. George w. Pigman, Jr., a son of
Commander Pigman. who is now aboard
the Amphitrite. at Port Royal, has been
ordered to China.
Mrs A Kaufman. of the firm of John
and a. kaufman, has returned to this
city. after most instructive and en-
joyable visit to Europe.
DR.. ]. NJ. McBryde. president of the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, is in the
city, stopping at the Jefferson.
Miss Avis Grant gave a small tea yes
terday afternoon at the residence of Mrs
Charles Darlington. 1t was followed by
card party in the evening.
The Church Hill branch of the w. c. A
held meeting yesterday afternoon. On
ly routine business was transacted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-20
Penitentiary Directors

The Board of Directors of the peniten-
tiary held a regular weekly meeting yes
terday afternoon. 1t is understood that
Implications for the pardon of number
# prisoners We're considered, it being
pardon day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-20
n wv Norfo|ki15lWestem
e sa.su 3 : az < Schedule in Effect

LEAVE RICHMOND DAILT5. BYRD
STREET ST4TIoH.
900 A. NJ, NORFOLK LIMITED. Arrive
at Petersburg, Waverly and SUI
folk Second-class tickets not ac-
copied on this train.
e:O5 a. NJ, THE CHICAGO ExPREsS,
for Lynchbur2, Roanoke, Columbus
and Cnicago; Buns5 Pa1 P;Ii,n Ea Z
Sleeper Roanoke to Columbus; also.
for Bristol. Knoxville and Chatta-
nooge Pullman Sleeper Roanoke to
Knoxville. -.,.
1915 p. NJ, OCEAN sHoR 3 = LIMITED a1sI:
only at Petersburg. Waverly, suf-
folk. Second-class tickets net GOOD
e:57 =. NJ. for sunolk. Norfolk and In
tetmediate e stati9 q Arrives at
0.1O p NJ, for sLynchburg and Roanoke.
ington and Chattanooga Limited.
Pullman Sleepers Lynchburg to
Memphis and New Orleans CAFE
ford to Alfalfa. Ala. Pullman
Sleeper between Richmond and
Lynchbulg. Berths ready for occu-
pancy at S:3C Z. M. Also, Pullman
Sleeper Petersburg and Roanoke,
burg and the West daily at 5:ss 4. r:
and 1855 P. NJ, from Norfolk and the
East at 11:10 A NJ. 11:42 A. NJ. and $3.50
Office: No. 1913 Main Street.
JNo: p; NJ W Vas 7 ss..
c. II. BOSLEY.
W. B. BEVIfL,
General Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-20
3 IP AN 8

I had something like bilious fever last
September: had headache and no appe-s
tite i took two packages of Ripans
well. I would not be without them now.
WheneversI feel bad or run down take
them and build myself up I tried other
medicines. but none gave me relief until
i took Ripans TabuIes You can adver-
tises this for the good Of Others.
sc. LYNN. 5
Basic City Va, Jan. %. 1901.
There is scarcely any condition OF Ill
health that is not benefited by the occa-
sional use of a RLP.A.N.S Tabule. and
the price, 10 for ) cents, does not bar
them from any home or justify any one
in enduring ills that are easily cured. A
family bottle, containing $50 Tabules, IS
sold for GO cents. For sale by Druggists
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-20
Old Dominion
/ steamship Co
Daily Line for New York. tno -. =
and East
FROM RICHMOaB.


PASSES1IaIss can ieays DAILY. ex-
Ry,, or 500 A. NJ and 3:I5 T. NJ VIA N
and ~. Ry., connecting dr Norfolk WIKI
direct steamers sailing same day. o:u0
2. NJ.
z,tiarv steamer Monday, Wednesday and
E.r,day. sailing from Rockets at P NJ
anS changing to mainline ship at Nor
'olxS,E1GHT for all northern. eastern
"a eoreign ports received and forwarded
d am except Sunday. at company's
wharf. Rockets.
FROM NEW YORK
pASSENas4ftS can leave DAILY, ex.
cent sunday, from company's pier. No. &c
North River, at 800 T. NJ, for Old Point
Comfort and NorIolk. connecting with
G., and o. and N and W. trains for
Richmond.
d.i!y except Sunday.
Wtckers on sale at eompany's Office. i211
r,ass Main Street. Richmond Transfer
sasnnany- 9OS East Main Street: jefferson
Gntaf a. and o. and r. and 2. depots.
Richmcnd. Baggage checked through TO
~ E.nr further information apply to
- VI : JOHN F. MAYER. Agent.
,91o East Main Street. Richmond. Va
General OnIces. 81 Beach Street. corner
west Street. New York. N Y-
IN WAFER Gen. Pass. Agent
Traffic Manaxer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-20

have given a performance, but on ac-
count of the illness of one OF the mem
bers of the company cancelled the en-
.aceuent yesterday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-20
Richmond Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad.

Schedule in effect JANUARY q. 1901.
LEAVE BYRD-STREET STATION.
4:10 a. NJ, Daily for Washington and
points North Stops at Milford,
Fredericksburg and Quant1co.
Sleepers to Washington and New
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-20

The jefferson Club gave a most enjoya-
bic card party and informal dance last
evening at the clubhouse The parlorS,
library and readinG-rooms were prettily
decorated in palms and growing plants.
There was a large attendance, many OF
the members engaging in whist and many
participating in the dance. At $50 o'clock
an elegant supper was served
The Kreiger Kurious hompany was to
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06

evsry meal she breught-d-n bad meals
tney were. Yesterday cat came with her.
Shes mad as a March hare-starves the
cat When I heard your voice yesterday
wrote note and tied it on, then I pinch
ed pussy's tail. and let her out of window.
Thought You couldn't help noticing her.
l say let's get cut of THIS"
There was an interesting scene in the
picture gallery. The housekeeper is as
mad as halter, and 1 believe is still
unconvinced; but, to our amazement she
is to remain at her post.
She'll keep any other chaps out, after
all, said the head of the Tukas, who ab-
pears to be q man of sinsularly equable
and forgiving temperament.
Yes, out or in" said Yvette.
He has given Jack the p. c. 30 shillinss
each, and he gave me permission to
He stood chuckling at the. picture gallery
While did so and on my expressing adj
mlrat1on at the result, he pressed his
ancestor, Gobyon, on my acceptance
l took 1t, after all, you know. 8 q
on, he sa Is grateful man I'm bringing
up to town and be director Stand you
IL good thing, very likely"
We all left the hall together the same
cay IN the cart. Sir Crevecoeur stood uD
ana waved MS hand to his tenantry, the
deaf elder and his wife and the still
,,eilye that pink cat some mix and
things he shouted. Bow it out. how
Y expect to keep a cat from runn1n
away if you don't? Blow it out!''
she picked the cat up and disappeared
with it. Yvette thinks she took it away
to- be 'redipped same COLOR,
The cart jolted and Sir Creyecoeur sat
heavily in my lap.
1 am going to be a director and sit on
a. board.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06

and exercise, tending to improve the
general health and increase vital xfger:
Change of climate will often be the sole
remedy for these periodical headaches
may be due to similar causes, as mala-
ria, and may be, in fact, symptoms of
chronic malarial poisoning.
The immediate treatment of headache
depends upon one broad Indication.
namely, to draw the blood from the snf4
fused brain A hot footbath WITH q lit
tie mustard in it will often cause relief.
and this may be aided either by cold
water applied to the head on a cloth.
or hot water applied in the same way.
Menthol, oil of peppermint, and similar
singing applications to the temple or
along the forehead will also relieve the
headache, and smelling camphor or men,
thol or ammonia cautiously will aid these
applications.
Internally, lemonade will often bring
relief in a short time, and some aperient
is usually indicated, especially citrate
of magnesia (effervescing). A dose of
castor oil or a small dose of caloInel or
rhubarb pill will aid 10 clearing away
the headache, which often continues I'M
til free action of the kidneys and bow
els is induced. Lithia water as a bever-
age aids in checking the headache, and
often is sufficient, if kept up daily, to
Among prescriptions in use by we'll
known physicians, the following are Of
value:
In nervous headaches, where slight
stimulation is necessary, take carbonate
of ammonia, 10 grains; oil of valerlan.
80 drops; simple syrup. one-half ounce:
cinnamon water, IL ounces. The. dose
is a tablespoonful every four hours.
A quoting powder is composed of pow
dered valerian, 20 grains; compound Gin
namon powder, 10 grains. To make one
powder. Repeat every four hours.
For nervous headache, take of ether
and aromatic spirits of ammonia. of each
1 drachm; caInphor water 10 drachms:
compound tincture of cardamon, 1
drachm. This is one dose. to be repeat
ed two or three times day.
To prevent the recurrence of nervous
headaches, the following pill is of value:
Sulphate Of atropine. one-half grain:
chinoidine, 1 drachm. To make sixty
pills. One pill two or three times
day.
Leon Noel
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
Gbe Pink Persian.

randum on the reverse" Remember the
Allsopp'' it ran, for reeellected too late
that I had put that card in my pocket
because we were to pass the Blue Peter
Inn, where the bottled ales were kept.
The she read my name. Before she
ended her study said, as desperat c
man:
You have some highly interesting
works of art here"
What have the family got here, STRIP
she said with respectful ferocity
THE pictures I said. "the-the Bar
tholomew van der Hellst."
Abr she returned dryly, "them, is
1t? Well, come in and see them, SIR
We wiped our boots ostentatiously and
meekly on a cocoanut fibre mat She
called me sir" but I felt that "area
sneak was what she meant the title to
convey to me. 1t came home to me es-
pecially when Yvette's umbrella got
mixed under the macintosh with a man
dolin string. which twanged noisily as we
stepped on the oak boards Of the hall
The hall was almost bare stripped of
all but a table and the cocoanut mat
One loud note of color, quite out of kew.
with the sombre space. was struck by a
large three-quarter length portrait in
the school of, say, the Royal academy of
1870
The house struck chill to us as we
walked creaking through its maze of