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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
MRS. NATION RAMPANT.
Caused All Kinds of Excitement mt
Topeka, Kan.


TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. lS.-Mrs. Car
rie Nation put in a busy Sunday in To-
peka and us a result the capital city
has experienced more genuine excitement
than can be remembered by the oldest in
habitant. Mrs. Nation succeeded in hay
ing the contents of notorious joint
smashed, broke into a cold storage plant
in search Of liquor, ruined the mirrors
on several bars found stored in a livery
barn, addressed a large massmeeting
of men and women and was arrested four
times. The last time that the law laid
its hands upon her was when Mrs. Ma
tion emerged from the church where the
massmeeting had been held.
Last night Mrs. Nation announced that
she would not rest until all the joints in
Topeka had been closed.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
SPELLBlNDING TRAMP.
Invaded Music Teaoher's Home and
Mesmerized Hcr with the Piano.

NEW YORK, Feb. ia tramp who
refused to give his name or any informa-
tion about himself was sent Wednesday
to the county Jail for GO days by Record
'er Hegeman Of North Bergen. The
tramp called at the home of Henry Rich
creek and asked for money from Mrs.
Richcreek. She refused to give him any,
and pushing her aside he walked into the
house and began to wreck the furniture.
The sight of piano arrested his destruc-
tiveness. He sat down at the instrument
and began to play. Mrs. Richcreek,
who is a music teacher, was thoroughly
frightened; but fear gave way to admi-
ration when the tramp began playing Sc
lections from operas and classical music
Mrs. Richcreek is pianist She said
she sat spellbound while the man played.
When he stopped he gave the piano keys
a vicious pound and walked out of the
house. When Mr.. Richcreek came home
his wife told of her experience and de-
scribed her visitor. Richcreek notified
the police and the tramp was arrested.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
NO FURTHER LeNIENCY.
Foreign Envoys' Decision In Respect to
Puuishments of Guilty Is Irrevocable.

Punishment' of Guilty Is Irrevocable.
PEKIN, Feb. 16.-The Chinese peace
plenipotentiaries have replied to the lat
est telegram from the imperial court that
the decision of the foreign ENJOYS with
respect to the punishment Of the guilty
is irrevocable, although the sentence
upon General Tung Flu Hsiang can be
suspended until such time as it comes
within. the power Of the court to place
him in restraint, when his death will be
demanded
Although there have been no official
communications on the subject between
ENJOYS and the Chinese plenipotentiaries
there have been long unofficial consul.a-
tions between the latter and NJ. DeGiers
and Sir Ernest Satow, the Russian and
British ministers.
A definite reply from the court is not
expected before the end Of the new year
celebrations, at least 10 days off; but, the
ENJOYS believe that the court must yield.
Count Won Waldersee has issued a for.
NAL denial of the published statement
that the German troops are leaving
China. He says that he could not move
one without Instructions from Berlin,
and that these have not been received.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
Church and sabbath school.

Presbyterian Sabbath School at 9:i5 a,
IN, NJ. II. Sabbath School at 10000 a. M.
Preaching in NJ. Il. Church every Sab
bath evening by Rev. W. 7. Murray.
Preaching in tho +. NJ. Church every
Sabbath evening at the usual hour. Rev.
e. II. Miller, Pastor.
Services in the Presbyterian Church
every sabbath morning and evening,
Rev. J. v. McAninch officiating.
The regular meetings of the w. G. II.
u. are held at the headquarters on the
second and fourth Tuesdays of each
month.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
BUILDING TRADES STRIKE.
PIttsburg Is Threatened with One q
Large - mruslons.


PITTSBURG. Feb. 1S.-Unless the
rster builders of this city comply with
the demands Of the building trades coun'
ell u general strike will be declared
which will involve at least 1000 work
men.
Nearly every mechanic in the city Il
expecting an advance Of from . to e
per cent. The carpenters and joiner
have already asked for an advance, ant
the brickluyers, painters and decorators
paperhangers plasterers, structural irOI
workers, machinists and stone masoni
are preparing their scales and in every
case it is proposed to make demands fol
higher wages. The window glass work
cirS. il is said. will also ask for an in
crease of 20 per cent when the next scah
conference meets.
The date upon which many of he
scales expire is April / and unieSs the
master builders grant an advance the
Indications are that there will ne a gen
eral suspension in the building trades and
work on the big structure will have tS
be suspended.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
CONSTABLE ARRESTED.
Alleged to Have Incited Negro e. Burn
House to Collect Insurance.


POUGHKEEPSIE, n. Y, Feb. 10
Theodore Adams, constable Of Hope
well Junction, Duchess county, and
Charles Miller, negro living near that
place, are in Jail here to await the action
of the grand jury on a charge Of arson.
Miller was arrested on Saturday night.
He confessed to the authorities in this
city that he set the house on fire and
charged Adams with melting him to
commit the crime.
He said that Adams wanted to buy II
threshing machine to cost $1,000 and had
$500 toward it, Adams proposed to him
to burn his home, telling him that he
could collect at least $500 insurance.
Then they would buy the machine in
partnership, mortgaging it for the re-
naming 5000. Miller said he burned the
house, believing that the constable would
be able to shield him.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
GOOD PROGRESS MADE.
searohers within 100 Yards of Where
Bodies Are Expected to lie Found.

Searchers WUhin lOO nards OF Nnero
Bodies Are Expected to lie Found.
VICTORIA, Il. c., Feb. 19.-Splendid
progress was made yesterday by the
men who are searching for the bodies of
the unfortunate men killed by the explo-
sion at the Union mines. The fires have
been put out and the inspectors have
penetrated through No. mine to No. 6,
eNpelling the gas as they proceeded, and
at last reports were within 100 yards of
where they expect to find the first bodies.
Experts will not express opinion as to
the cause Of accident. Premier Duns-
muir and party left the scene last night
for Victoria, having left the work of re-
covering the bodies in the hands Of four
experts, who have the company's full
staff at their disposal. No. mine was
not badly damaged by the fire, but No.
0 Is complete wreck.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
CIT, Sue. street HALLWAY Company.

WORCESTER, Mass, Feb. 19.-The
Consolidated Street Railway company
was yesterday sued by the city of Wor-
eester in two actions of contract to re-
cover an aggregate of $35,000. One suit
asks for damages amounting to $25, 900
by reason of repairs done by the city on
a number Of streets and claimed to be
The duty Of the railway company. An
other, for $4,000, is for removal of snow
by the city with similar allegation Of
neglect on the part of the railway.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20

BOSTON, Feb. 19.-The American
Henley, for which so many plans have
been fostered, only to fall through in
Me end, is now practically an assured
fact. Several of Boston's bestknown
rowing men have developed plan which
embraces the larger athletic and rowing
clubs and colleges. 1t is proposed to hold
week of racing at New London at the
time of the Harvard-Yale college race,
to include classes from the single scull
up to the eight-oared crews. Many Of
the leading rowing organizations have
agreed to send entries.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
Tuesday.

The body Of William Hendrickson, a
veteran G3 years old, was found on rail
road tracks at Troy. He died from ex-
posure.
Minnie Hultz, II years old, the daugh-
ter Of James Hultz. one Of the wealthiest
"icn in Indiana. has been kidnapped.
'rhe condition Of Queen Sophia is so
much improved that It is now believed
she will no longer be confined to her bed.
VI. Hecko Of Pittsburg was shot and
killed while defending himself from be-
ing robbed by three negro highwaymen
at McKee's Rocks. Two negroes are
held ON suspicion.
The American Tobacco company, the
largest concern Of its kind in the world,
Z, about to establish a large plant in Al
bany. which will furnish work for up
wards OF a thousand persons.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20

HONOLULU, Feb 10,-Edwin S. Gill,
editor of The Republican, shot and seri-
ously wounded Mortimer II. Stevens, Il
member of the staff Of The Advertiser,
in the office of The Republican on the
evening of the 9th. The shooting fol-
lowed a controversy about an article Gill
had published concerning some young Ia
lies who were stopping at the Hawaiian
hotaI
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
SERIOUS CHARGES.
Patrick CoyIe Accuses Town Authorities
of Avondale, n. j.

of Avondale, N. J.
ALBANY, Feb. 19.-The state COM
mission in lunacy is investigating as to
the truth of charges made by Patrick
Coyle, the husband Of Margaret Coyle,
an insane woman, formerly employed as
a domestic in Avondale, n. j., who al
leges that without notice to him the town
authorities Of Avondale, finding his wife
was insane and likely to fall as charge
upon the town, had her conveyed to New
York city at night, where she was aban-
doned.
Within a short time she fell into the
hands Of the police and was committed
to the Bellevue pavilion, whence, owing
to her condition, she was transferred to
the Manhattan state hospital where she
died within a few days Of Pneumonia.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20

PATTERSON, N. j., Feb. 10.-After
plc attending physicians had visited the
Rev. Mr.. Keller yesterday they said that
his condition continued to improve and
that he was practically out of danger.
The physicians agree that the wounded
minister will not be totally blind. There
is every indication that the sight Of the
left eye will be preserved. 1t is now be-
lieved that if Mr.. Keller continues to
improve before many days he will be
able to appear in court and testify
against Thomas G. Barker, who shot him.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20

DENVER, Feb. 19.-Vice President
elect Roosevelt who has just returned
from five weeks hunt has arranged to
leave Colorado Springs today on spe-
cial Colorado and Southern train for
Denver. lie will start East from here
over the Union Pacific, Chicago and
Northwestern.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20

KINGSTON, n. Y, Feb. 19.-rhe
vtaers Of the town Of Stamford, in the
Cstskills, have voted to have a license
town for the next year. The town last
year was no license and hotel keepers
claimed they have lost money, summer
boanlers going to license towns.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20

NEW CASTLE Feb 1S.-Miss Ma
mie Ryan, 30 years old, was assaulted
Friday night by an unknown man. Miss
Ryan left her home to 90 to the home
Of neighbor. Clara Voegele. She
passed deserted barn on the way wher
she was grasped by a man. The CIR
screamed for help and struck at her as
sailant. She managed to break away
and ran to the Voegele residence and
throwing open the door, she fell faintini
on the floor.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
5R DE ONLY FOURTEEN.
By Agreement Husband Is Not to CLAIM
Her For Two Years.

WILKES-BARRE, Feb. 16-A II
year-old girl was married Thursday to
27-year-old man, and he signed a con
tract agreeing to let her live with her pa
rents until she is 16, which will be OF
Christmas day, 1903. The bride waI
Mary Jane Reaker Of Plymouth town
ship and the bridegroom Nicholas Burk
hart, a prosperous young butcher Of this
city. They met last summer and fell il
love with each other. Since then theJ
have often met and it was his love FOL
the girl that induced the parents to al
low the marriage although they stlpula
ted that he should not claim her for tive
years. The girl looks hardly more thar
II years old.
The wedding took place here befor,
Justice T. w. McKeown and '.ere werI
present the girls father and .ot.-. 2 ant
her brother besides the l-. itue g
After the ceremony the -il "nt hone
with her parents and the l'i3 sroe-- weAi
back to his shop.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
SILK MILLS IDLE.
Strikes Have Tied Up This Industry 10
Lackawannn Valley.

Strikes Have Tied Up This industry iu
LRckawannn Valley.
SCRANTON, Feb. 1S.-Every silk mil
in the Lackawanna valley is idle by req
son Of strikes, excepting the Klots mill
Carbondale, where the employees continU
working, pending the arbitration of dith
cultics by the Rev Father Coffey. Ther
are $500 girls and men on strike ant
they show every determination to stay
ont until they receive a considerable In
crease in wages.
Around the strikers headquarter
there is renewed hopefulness Of an earlJ
settlement Among the manufacturers,
however, the feeling is that the shutdown
will be a long one.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
BOROUGH OFFICERS.
B.roess.-T. +. Ritchey.

B,trgeSs.-T. +. Ritchey.
ConSc,Incn Joseph Morgan, j. I.
Dale. w. II. Blum, Jas. d. Davis, Chas.
CLARK. II. E. Armstrong, DR.. J. q. Dunn.
Justices o(the Pedce-C. A. Randall, ).
J. Setley.
COnstdble-H. E. Moody.
C0llector-F. 4. Amsler.
,y,boot DircctorS-G. w. Holemah, j.
E. Wenk, q. Jameson, j. @. Scowden,
Patrick Joyce, w. w. Grove.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
WoMAN's lNoUlSITlVENEsS.
She Was Po,tmistress and Opened Lovers
Letters TO Her Sorrow.

Letters TO Her Sorrow.
BELIEFONTE. Pa, Feb. ls.-Mis,
Marion Peters, assistant postmisstress Al
Mingovile was arrested by fostolllct
Inspector Malone Of Harrisburg for tam
pering with the mails. Miss Peters adj
mitted the truth Of the charge, which
was opening letters and packages ad
dressed to others. She acquired the haou
through an uncomfortable desire to read
the love letters of the young men ant
women of that community.
Miss Peters was held under $500 bal
for trial at next term of United states
court at Pittsburg.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
Freight Train. Collide, No One Hurt.

WATERTOWN, n. Y, Feb. 19.-An
extra freight train and regular freight
train on the Rome, Watertown and Og-
densburg railroad met in headon collision
at Kasog yesterday. The engines Of both
trains were badly smashed and many
ears derailed. Nm one was hurt.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20

UNIONTOWN, Feb. 1s.-Harry FreN
Of Evcrson, who was convicted Of second
degree murder for Killing his brother-in'
law. DR.. Norman King, in the bedroom
Of their little sister-in-law, was refused
a now trial
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20

BINGHAMTON, n. Y. Feb. 10
Plans are under way looking to the ex-
tension Of the lines of the Binghamton
Railroad company to Maine. a village
about Is miles west from this city, ami
ultimately to Owego.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20

GALESBURG. Ills, Feb. I9.-Andrew
Carnegie has written the Galcsburg pu-
lie library board that he viii give $780,
600 for a new library building in this city
providing the city appropriates $1,000 a
year to sustain it.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20

TROY, n. Y, Feb. 10.-Mabel Il.
Boutel, factory girl Of 3S Grand street,
was killed by an engine on the Boston
and Maine tracks yesterday while try
ing to avoid an incoming train.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20

KINGSTON, n. Y, Feb. 19-Peter
Stolf Of Hobart. who was injured by
an explosion of dynamite while working
on the 0neonta trolley road extension
Saturday, died Sunday.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20

TROY, n. Y, Feb. 10.-I'ire yesterday
destroyed large number Of valuable
models for silk and knit goods frames
owned by Tompkins Bros. Valuable
tools were also lost.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20

Regrets He Is Too Old TO Fight Thirty
One Sons and Grandsons lie Has In
the Field, Fighting n War Urjustly
Thrust Upon Them, but lie Says Beers
WIN Win Yet.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20

KINGSTON, Feb. 10.-Philip Genold,
hermit, was found frozen to death at
his home in Elleuville ON Saturday.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
GENTRAL HOUSE.

EENTRAL HOUSE,
" GEROw ~ GERoW Proprietor.
Tionseta, Pa. This is the most centrally
located hotel in the place, and has all the
modern improvements. No pains will
be spared TO make it pleasant stopping
place for the travelling public. First
class Livery in connection.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
T W. MORROW. NJ. D.,
HOTEL WEAVER,
II NN II WE'D

IOTEL w WEAN th,
III L. A. WEAVER, Proprietor.
This hotel, formerly the Lawrence
House, has undergone complete change,
and is now furnished with ali the mod
eru improvements. Heated and lighted
throughout with natural gas, bathrooms,
hot and cold water, etc. The comforts of
guests never neglected.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
FOREST COUNTY OFFICERS.

Member Of Congress-. X. I. hall'
Member Of Sendte-A. Nj. Neeley'
A 1ssemblV-A. NJ. Doutt.
President Jud0e-W. NJ. Lindsey,
Associate JUdges-R. d. Crawford. w.
IL. II. Dotterer.
Prothonotary, Register & Recorder, &C.
John II. Robertson.
SheriG.-J. w. Jameson.
Fredsurer-S. NJ. Henry.
CbmmissionerS-R NJ. Herman, John
n. Carson. ]. T. Dale.
District Attorney-S. ID. Irwin.
Jury Commfssioners-Lev q. Rey-
nolds, Peter Youngk.
COroncr-Dr. J. w. Morrow.
County AuditOw-J. X. Clark, X. j..
Flynn, Geo. l.. King.
COmaty Superintendent-E. Il. Stltzin-
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20

INOREST LODGE, No. lsi, A. o. U. W,
L Mcets'every Friday evening inlA.O.U.
W. Hall, Tionesta.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
DILL. EMERT

FANCY BOOT Il SHOEMAKER.
Shop in Walters building, Cor. Elm
and Walnut streets, Is prepared to do all
kinds of custom work from the finest to
.he coarsest and guarantees his work to
give perfect satisfaction. Prompt atten-
ton given to mending, and prices rea-
sonable.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
King snd Queen Return to London.

LONDON. Feb. licking Edward and
Queen Alexandra have returned to towD-
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

IN NESTA LODGE, No. S69, |. o. o. +.
i Meets every Tuesday evening, in Odd
Fellows Hall, Partridge building.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20

Fourth Monday of February.
Third Monday of May.
Fourth Monday of September.
Third Monday of November.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-17
BtBL1oTEGA De eLA DEMocRACfA.

Cuando viva mi madre no tenfa
NADIA que desear en- Ell muudo.
Un estrecho abrazc de Adriana
que estaba demasia1o conmovida
para responder. cin6 por algunos
minutOs Ia muchacha.
Editta hacia progresses admira-
bles en- los est idiOs, Y So compren
ola que no tardarfa en- alcanzar d
las mejOres cOmpaf1eras
Adriana era feliz, orgullosa, por
ella.
Cada vez que Eiitta recibfa la
vista 6 carta de la coDdesa, la mo.
rena duquesita tenfa su parte de
elogio y de confdencia.
I cuando la duquesa de Castig
lone iba yer gu hiia. Editta
tenfa su parte de caricias de dull
ces.
Asf trans3urrieron cinco meses.
Un domingo. las dos amigas, ha-
bian bajado al jardfn. en- vez de
SolaZarse Goa las otras muchachas,
cogidas del brazo, siguieron al bos.
que, sin acordarse de las puntas
agudas de las piedras que gasta ban
S~S ~NS<ot AZ S1slAl " }CO OC Eu1lCL1
que lievaban consigo en- ell boTde de
sus vestidos.
Editta estaba algo pesaroea.
En- cambio Adriana estaba muv
contenta.
Sentaropse hajo un arbol umbro-
SO. despues de un minute de ST.
iencio, Adriaua, echandose de i'm
proviso los brazos al cuello de su
amiga:
-5Y ahora me diras que es 10
que te ha escrito la condasa? ex-
clam6.
Entonces los bellos ojos azules de
Editta briIlarcn de a'egrfa.
-Toma lee, dijo eacando el
papel cue tenfa escondido en- ell cor.
sc.
Adrina 10 recorri6 en- III memen-
bos y una sonrisa maliciosa apare-
clio en- sus labios.
-dHas Observable la recomenda-
clon de la condesa? exclam6.
En ell semblante de Editta SO ra.
nelaba toda Ia calma de su candor.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-17

| la paga para que me dele satisfa-
Ger cualquier caprcho?
En- efecto, t1 eres la preferida,
a menos cue la reci6n veuida, no
tome tn puesto, mi querida Adria-
ma.
-sY que tiene que YER ESQ? Me
gusta aquella rubia y v0y q ofrecer-
la mi amistad.
7 en- efectO, Ia morena duquesi-
ia, la vivaz Adriana, Sc acerc0 al
grupo donde estaba Editta Y la CO.
gi0 familiarmente por Ell brazo.
Mirand0sa, las dos muchach2s
experimentation uns da acrellas IN
prssiones extraf1as, inexplicables,
cue deciden & wees por coLapleto,
un porgcair.
EditGa y Adfiana mprendieron
que serfan amigas, que sabrfan
amarse toda la vida.
Desde aquel ola Sc hicieron inse-
parallels en- los estudios, ca las di-
versiones, en- Ell juego.
Y case todaVfa mas extrafIo.
No era va la tfmida Editta Ia Que
sc habfa rendido la fascination
OG Auiidudg SiuO cSb1 Ia que SuII13
todo 81 encanto de aquelia naturs.
leza iug6nua, candida, virginia.,
irresistible por su pcder.
Adriana comparable su amiga
aluellas blancas palomas. que we.
Ian por la noche alrededor de los
lugares sagrados, y que purifican
todo 10 que rozan con sus candidas
alas.
Cerca &c Editta, Adfiaua Sc ha-
bfa transformado por complete.
La nOdestia de la pobre hu9rfa-
"a alcanzo sohre Ell alma altiva de
la duquesita la mas espIendida VIC
torsa; su corazon de angel hlzo 10
oemas.
Editta habfa contado Ia amiga
su historia..
Adrisna lior6 como una nina.
--iAhl Itu habrfas merecido na-ef
duquesal-dijo.
SobTe el gracioso semblaate de
Editta aparecio IN vivo tstopor.
ID Acaso no Sc puede ser fell. 10
mismo siendo pobre?-exclam6.-
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-17

Editta tOm6 la mano de la co.,
desa, Sc Ia bes6 largo ratio.
Despu6s mirandola con los ojcs
todavfa h1medos por las lagfimas,
-Vamos pronto, dijo con 81 dull
ce vocecita que llegaba al alma con
las notas de IN canto mel6dicO, -
yo ser6 muy bueDa, eStudiare mu
cho porque quiero que me ameis, y
quiero ser muy digna de todo GUAM
to hagais por mi.
-Gracias, Editta mia.
En ell mismo ola. la condesa de
CsstelnuovO conduio la hu6rfana
al colegi6.
La diTcc5ora Ia acogi6 con sdbi-
10, y Ia presents todas las prCfe-
sDras J alEmnas que paearon Ell ex
tasis ante la Delleza y Ell candOr
celestial de Editta.
-iQue bello aquel coleglO!
Dentro habfa estancias alegreS,
espaciosas, elegantes, un jardfn vas
tfsimo. criaturas sonrientes, nif1as
vivaces, maestras buena y cortes es.
Editba, jesnuos de algunos dfas,
Sc sentia feliz. La directora la que
ria; maestras 2 alumnas estiban
locas por ella.
FL primer dfa que baj6 al iardfn,
fue un murmurio Gle admiration
por parte de todds.
-lQue bella esl exclam6 una
vivacfSima educanda, una morena
muy salada, con ojos picarones, =
6sabeis quien es?
--Ha sido present tada per la con-
6esa Lydia de Castelnuovo, res
pondi6 despues una rubita langui-
da, sentimental.
-Debe existir alg1n misterio en-
la vida de esta joven .....- acaso
una novela, dijo otra, DO veis
que q su eoad sabe apenas leer y
escribir?
-Querrfa 20 ser bella como ella,
replied la morena, Suspirando,-
inandarfa al diablo todos los libr>s
y ell piano.
-iAhl iahi Isl te oyese ia direc-
tor,I
sQue me importa? sAcaso mi
ps Ire. ell duque de Castiglione no