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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-27
LITERARY LITTER.

Two shillings was successfully bid al
recent auction in Brussels for a com
plete French edition in So volumes OF
Sir Walter Scott's works.
1t has been discovered that the
building in Richmond, Va, wherein Poe
edited the Southern Literary Messen'
ger, is still in existence and it is pro-
posed to place a suitable commemora-
tive tablets on its walls.
For a number of years Charles F
Lummis, the California author and
editor, has been quietly carrying on a
missionary work of his own. Every
year he takes two Indian children for
education, looks after them with the
closest attention and replaces them
with two more when the IL months
have expired. The children remain
at his home all through the year.
Senator Vest, of Missouri, says that
he is not vain enough to suppose that
matters personal to himself would ex-
lite any general interest, but that some
lay he may find it necessary to publish
his recollections Gin order to do justice
to the dead and remove many false i'm
Dressions now accepted as authentic
history" Senator Vests intimate
knowledge of affairs of the civil war
period would make his memoirs espe-
cially valuable.
In the course of a recent debate in
the British house of lords Lord Rib
blesdale contributed touch of humor
in attempting to quote from Green.
lands Icy Mountains" He steered
safely through the first line, mangled
the second and failed altogether st the
third. But he is not the first man
whom the hymn has tripped up. One
famous parsonage fell over the first
fine. "From Greenland's greasy noun
tains," he began. and got no further.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-27
Millions of Fish.

Great attention is being paid this year by
the Wisconsin Fish Commission TO the stock
ing of the streams and lakes of that state.
Fifteen million pike fry and two million
muscallonge are to be distributed in the Wis
consin lakes, and it is proposed by the W is
consin authorities to give the visitor to that
state this summer plenty of sport with rod
and line.
The Chicago & Northwestern Railway,
which reaches all the principal fishing re-
sorts in Wisconsin and Northern Michigan,
announces favorable excursion rates and spe-
cial train service from Chicago and Milwau-
kee this summer to take care of what they
anticipate will be the largest movement to
Wisconsin resorts that has ever been known.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-27
ROUGH ON MARK TWAIN.
An EnEIishman'A Appreciation of One
of Chauncey Depew's Lit
tie Jokes.

Once upon a time Senator Depew and
Mark Twain were fellow passengers on a
TRIP across the ocean. One night dinner
was given and Twain was caIIed upon for
a speech. He made a number of character
lstically humorous remarks, and then sat
down amid applause. Mr.. Depew was next
called upon, relates the Washington Post.
Mr.. Clemens and l exchanged speeches
before dinner" he said, 'and he has deliv-
cred mine. His is SO pad tuat l won't dis
grace MIN by repeating it." Then Mr.. De-
pew sat down, while every body laughed.
pacing the deck, an Englishman came up to
aim.
Mr.. Clemens" he said, 81 always thought
that Mr.. Depew was smart man, but that
speech of his which you delivered last night
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-27
Draurbon,s business COLLEGES,

Elsewhere in this issue will be found an
of Draughon's Practical
Business Colleges. Prof. Draughon is pro-
prietor of eight Business Colleges, located at
Nashville, Atlanta, st. Louis, Shreveport,
Montgomery, Ft. Worth, Galveston and Lit
tie Rock These Colleges give superior
course of instruction, and have special faclll-
offering special summer rates to all who en-
ter soon. For Catalogue, address Draugh-
on's College. either place.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-27
Reaction,

Papa" said the sweet girl graduate,
eva sn't my commencement gown whooper-
inc? had the other girls skinned alive!"
"And this is the girl" said papa, sadly,
"whose graduating essay was AN Appeal
for Higher Standards Of Thought and Ex-
preston Chicago Tribune.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-27
Catarrh Cured.
Trnnsferrence of Impulse.

have become firm believer in the mysteri.
Gus transferrence of impulse? You recall that
spring idyl of mine, which you said was an
inspiration? Well, as l told you before,
when l wrote that was fired by an ire.
sistible impulse.
Friend-Yes. l remember.
"Wen, sir, l submitted that inspiration
to the editor of the Bombardier, snd-would
you believe it, sir?-I was fired again, but
this time the editor had the impulse. Rich
mond Dispatch.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-27
Proof Positive.

'I suppose you set a good table," re-
marked the man who was looking for board.
"Well," replied the landlady, "three of
my regular boarders are laid up with the
govt. "-Chicago Daily News.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-27

Nine times out of a possible ten a WON
an who married for love will advise her
daughter to look up mans financial rating
before giving him the glad hand.-Chicago
Daily News
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-27
shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cures painful, swollen,
slarting, sweating, feet. Makes new shoes
easy. Sold by all Druggists and Shoe stores
Address A. S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-27

dis world would go along mighty easy"
said Uncle Eben, eff every man could be as
smart at 45 as he thought he was at d.
Washington Star.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-27

do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump.
ton has an equal for coughs and colds
John F. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb
Is, 1900.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-27

Hon. T. Y. Fitzpatrick, Congressman
from Kentucky, writes from the Ma
tional Hotel, Washington, D. c., as fol-
lows:
'rAf the solicitation of a friend used
your Peruna and can cheerfuILy reccn1-
mend your remedy to anyone suffering
with catarrh or who needs a good
tonic. "---T. Y. FITZPATRICK.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-27

Stops the Cough
and works off the cold. Laxative Bromo
Quinine Tablets. Price 25 cents.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-27
A Good Tonic.

Pe-ru-na is a natural and efficient
nerve tonic. 1t strengthens and re-
stores the activity of every nerve ir
the body.
Through the use of Pe-ru-na the
weakened or overworked nerves resume
their natural strength and the blood
vessels begin at once to regulate the
flow of blood according to natures
laws. Congestions Immediately disap-
pear.
Catarrh Cured.
All phases of catarrh, acute or
chronic, are promptly and permanent
1y cured. It is through its operation
upon the nervous system that Pe-ru-na
has attained such a worldwide reputa-
ton as a sure and reliable remedy for
all phases of catarrh wherever located.
If you do not derive prompt and sat
isfactory results from the use of Pc
runa, write at once to DR.. Hartman,
giving a full statement of your case
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice free.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-27

remind you OFF, asked the mother of little
Dorothy, expecting, of course, she would say
a kitty. why" replied Dorothy, seriously
che reminds me of barber pole. "-Ohio
State Journal
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-27
H-Ecdity.

do you believe in heredity?"
Certainly; I know a barber who
has three little shavers. N. Y.Times.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-27

1t is impossible that man who is false
to his friends should be true to his country.
Bishop Berkeley
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-27


GAO sA4 a instantly alay itching ana irritation ana
RDRUGA CHIN J.
dnoudC
fnt In srew-ca pock
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27
ENJOYABLE OCCASION.
Soeissie Under Auspices Of q. Y.
U. ~ The BAPTIST Church.

The members of the -orinl committee
81 the B. \. L a. &c this city gave a
very delightful musical and literary eve
ulnH 10 the mem bers 81 the Baptist church
ana cOngr cation on Monday night. No
Nemner z4th. Despite the rainy evening
the lecture room was filled with bright
faces. and AN air 81 sOciability pervadeI
J Zee very attractive program arranged
bl the committee began with "A chorus
Let l X hnecl Before the Lord. " beautiful
" rendered. under the leadership of CaDt
:. j. Quinn with Mrs. Mary Quinn Hicks
at the organ This was followed by a
prayer, from Mr.. s. T. Eastburn; then a
snort and witty address by Or J. :. Dill
pastor OF the church Two solos. Gar
Annie Laurie. (bl"Auld Lang Syne "bv
Mss Nellie kirtley. We're greatly ENJOYED
ana ven little girls and boys. each rep
resenting day, gave charming little
recitation, entitled, days of the Week "
Eight children took part in this. Mildred
baker introducing the others. who wer..
Frances TompkiBs. Ida B0rruss. Helen
Iimheriake. Howard Masters. Ruth Me
ice. Douglass Knox, Hugh Stofiregen
Mr.. H. r. trismond, Jr., amused the au
di'nce with a humorous reading. all
about mule Mrs. Mabel Alexander
and Niles Matte Quinn were next on the
program. with "A - eetly rendered duet
Till We Meet Again Then came a pleas
ing recitation by Miss Grace Hefiin. after
which male quartette. composed Of
Messrs x. + White. Syl. l. Quinn. Mel.
son Decker. and ID. g Cole. sang Good
Night This completed a most attrac-
tive program for a most delightful eve
niog- Refreshments were served 10 the
audience. and after spending some time
naf nj 10 4
every one went home in the rain with
very grateful feelings to the ladies and
eenilc men comprising the social commit
tee of the Union.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27
ORANGE COURT.

Court FroceedinSs-F Fire at Hsosfield
Suiiet Lodged m Mr.. r. 9. Ma
cons Shoulder During War and
Worked Out after NJ early for
~ Nears-U. .. Senator Tai
isfsrro approaching
Marriage of Interest, Etc.
/ Orange Court was SHINY attepde.
Monday. aud this city was represente.
hya very small delegetion-M essrs +. {
Ninde. Geo. +. King. A. " Embrsv
James \ Turner. John e. Mills aud on
n preventative. Messrs. Lee J Graves
Al I'D r. l.. Biscoe. q Spotsyivania. wer,
also present. Mr.. o. d. Foster went M
~ FAR ~ his saw mill in the county
There was very little in court and tn,
session was of short duration.
The proceedings were:J. L. Davenport =
viii admitted TO probate. with Mrs. NJ
Davenport as eNecutriN. and the ap-
pIaisers. ". .. Blake. A. b. Martin. J
II Hall. q. II. kunkie and K. II. Swan.
Taylor aud others W. ) A. Carpenter,
uulaw full detainer. dismissed.
lee Pannill. sheriff. presented accounts
amounting to 5 Oh for the arrest OF
criminals, which was allowed.
NOTES.
DR.. Claiborne K. Mason sold "a tive
and hali-year-old mule last week for
500. 1t was fine animal
DR.. ). III. Gre ves. OF Norfolk. son of Mr.
1. + Graves. OF Orange, is the orator of
the SeabOard Medical suciaiiOn, which
meets in Wilson, y. c.. in De, ember.
X {. Macon, who was adjutant of the
18th Va. Regiment during the war of
81 and 50. was wounded in the shoulder
at the battle OF the Wilderness in Spot-
-ylvania, and the bullet was never ex-
tracted. Last week, after thirty eight
years, the bullet worked out and now
ht has it as mementO of that day.
United States Senator James p. Talia-
ferrO. Of Florida, il still sick at Orange.
The crops Of growing wheat are look
lng well all along the route to Orange.
In many places il is being grazed in order
40 keep down the growth,
The decline in cattle has SERIOUSLY in
lpred many of the cattle raisers and buy
ers in the county.
The approaching marriage of Miss
Fannie Coleman, of Orange Springs. to
Mr.. William Morton. which will
take place at Pam pkey Church
on December 10th il exciting much in.
terest IN the Lahore neighborhood Both
are deservodly popular, and after the
marriage they will reside the coming
winter at the home of the bride elect.
All the wheat now being ground By
the Orange county millers is being
brought from the West.
The fire Mt "Hawdeld," owned by the
Crenshaws, near Grassland. which was
noticed in our last issue. destroyed the
machinery, barn. cattle shed and silo.
IL was caused by sparks from an engine
which was operating a shredder 4
large quantity of feed. agricultural i'm
PIGMENTS. etc. was burned. The LOSE is
$1,000 on which there is no insurance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27
RICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG md
POTOMAC RAILROAD.
sehraale In effect Nov. 2nd. 1902


6.o- 81. daily. stops ON sigma. AZ
tbc,,tauan sundays pulN.
: ~ \. N. daily. NJ local -tunr
10 o5A. n. sundays ouiY. Stnt4 on -f..r. ,l
At BROOKE. Auuia. Wide " alter. Vuantico. Afa-
rurnsco aud Ocrouuan.
iD.ti A. VI. daily. except sunday ~tops
On signal az Brooke. Aguia. Wide Water
Qn@ntico. Cherry HUl occo4uan, Lortou and
Actutiuk.
LAG =. NJ daily evceps sunday No local
stops
5'O3 =. n. daily. stops on signal at Brooke
AMI - ldrNatcr.
lp.Ol 4. N. daily Slope ON signaint
Brook Wide Wctrr aud Quantico stops
on signal AZ occoVuau ON sundays only.
LEAVE -uUrtwANu.
5.sT A. n. daily except sunday Richmond
ecCommod alton. Makes ala stops.
$50 A. 81. daily. Atlantic Coast fioe
train stops AZ Milford. Boswell and A-h-
and. daily. aud ON signal at other local
ssorsCu fundava only.
% 80 a. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes
lDcn-stops ON sivunl
lf.Of D daily = A T. train Stops On
signal at Milford. boswell aud Ashland
$50 4. 81. daily. Atlantic Iunrt Line
train. Stops AZ boswell aud Ashland.
6.3p g.. N. daily. Makes local s.ors on
signal.
s.a5 T.. NJ. daily. Seaboard Air Line train
Stops at Do-w-il and Ashland ON signal
Accommodation truiu leaves Richmond ;
I.N. laliy except sunday. arrives frelericks-
burg 10 =. y.
W =. TAYLOR. Tratic Manager
W ID. DIX =. General Manager.
r.. 4. ID. MY tiS. President.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27
Our Merchant. All Rinht

Mr. W. d. Carter, is in receipt of let
ter from "A prominent citizen of Essey
County cOngratulatiug him on the plac
ing OF the additional steamboat on tn,
river.
Among other things. the writer saws
fredericksburg is all right You hav,
some very good houses with which e
deal, and their prices are all right and
the irieghts are better than from Balti
more, but your market for produce is ol
course not equal Co that OF larger cities
II some good Washington commission
house will work this field and have some
one IN fredericksburg TO see that the
stnh Il properly transferred from steam.
boat to cars, believe your boat will d.
a nice business. and shippers and com.
mission men ale be profited"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27
Capt. Rowe Presented With a Paint
inq.

Yesterday Capt. NJ. b. Rowe received a
pcettily framed painting by express, rep
reseDtlng Sergeant and his best girl
parting SIS the soldier in 1898 left for the
spanish American War On the back of
the frame was this inscription: "Compli
ments OF your Yankee friend, Capt.
James W. Webb. Co f., 9Th Regiment.
\. \, Vol (Duryee Zouaves) and Co. c d.
10th Regiment, \. y. Vol. Infantry, 3rd
Brigade, 2nd Division, 9th Army Corps.
Army Of the Potomac. lS6l-lS65
Brooklyn, n Y, Nov. 20. 1902"
Capt Rowe met the gentleman here
several weeks ago, when Duryee Zouaves
held their reunion here and prizes the
picture very much.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27
THAT PHEASANT.
Sold Four Times and Now Cannot be
Delivered

4 party of gentlemen coming from
Orarge Monday on the Narrow Guagc
arrived at Mine Run. when fine pheas
ant was offered for sale to Mr.. ". +.
Bradley Tne price was high and he dc
rl'ned 10 pay it. but made an offer for il
tommonw ealth's Attorney Lee q. Graves
Of he party Overbid him, and the first
bidder knowing the gentleman who wa
rom the county, where he could kill
them almost when he wished. didn't want
the tird, made up the difference between
his bid and the price asked, and let the
;he county man have it. When they
got back on the train Mr. g. said he did
not care Tor the bird and let Mr. b. have
Il. who hung IL up with some birds he
had bought When the train reached
Brock Road Mr. Scott Stephens brought
another fine pheasant to the train and
offered II Tor sale. This was quickly
bought and Mr.. Il. congratulated him
sell that he had two fine pheasants
When the train reached Fredericksburp
Only one bird could be found Ii turned
out that Mr.. G.. had taken the bird from
the car and sold il back to Mr.. b. Yes
terdRy morning the owner OF the pheas-
ant disguised at not having a pair which
he intended sending to friend. sold il "a
Mr.. David iiirTh and when il was sent
Tor could not be found. Mr.. Hirsh insists
on the immediate delivery of the bird
and the gentleman is looking around for
another one. His friends are guying him
not "a little.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27
Buys Overall faction.

The overall factory recently started in
this city by Messrs. Evans and Revere has
been purchased by Messrs. A. Randolph
Howard, Lawrence Perry and +. S.
Evans, one OF the former owners. The
factory will continue to run as usual for
the present, and the company will be
known as the Rappahannock manufact-
uring company. The new owners took
charge Monday, with Mr.. Evans. Superin-
tendent; Mr. Perry, Assistant Superin ten
dent, and Mr. Howard, Treasurer. The
purchase price is private.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27
Farm of Henry Gordon Sold

Jno. w. Allison. Jr, Manager for the
southern Farm Agency has sold TO o.
=. Griffin, of Iowa. one of the best loea-
ted farms III Caroline county This farm
Is considered one of the best ia Northern
Virginia, or Tidewater Virginia, and
was purchased from Mr. Henry Gordon.
city. Mr. Griffin viii take charge Jan.
1st 1903.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27

Messrs. Charles Wallace & Bro, Mon
day received another ear load of anthra-
cite coal, which they a, selling at So.
This firm has been the oily one in the
city that has received ar load of coal
this season. This is fourth which
they have distributed BALI ton lots 10
the general public, without regard 10
whether they were former customers on
not
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27
NJ. s. ROWE COMMAND.
Spanish War Veterans Form an
Organization Here.

Adiatant-General l. C. Dyer. Of Wash
iugton, of the Spanish war veternns
came here Monday night and organized a
command to he known as M B. Rowe
Command with thirty members alread y
enrolled. The following officers were
elected: N. j. Rowe, Captain; f. II
Revere, LIST Lieutenant. 4. NJ. Lnr-
Kin. 2nd Lieutenant, A. q Bnlingslev
Chaplain. j. b. Proctor. Sergeant of the
Guard
II - "a secret organization. having a
ritual. grips and signs Itspurpose il "a
advance the interest of the men who vol
rnteered in the Spanish war Gen. Over
oppressed pleasure at the action Of III,
command in clecting the officer who com
mandei them in rhe war Ii j. probabl.
re command viii number fifty men IL
le next month. There have been com.
mands established all over the country
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27
Mary Washington HosnitaI-Oona.
ton Day.

The Mary Washington Hospital will be
open TO the public for inspection on
Thanksgiving Day, and as in other years.
the day will be donation Day" All
friends Of the hospital are invited to send
or bring such contributions as they feel
they can. Provisions of all kinds fur
nishings, bedding wood, all will be ac-
ceptable. but what is particularly desired
Is that the public may come and see the
enlarged facilities for carrying on the
work. The hospital will be open for re.
ceptiOn OF patients alter that dnv-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27
Commander w. n Hurkanip And Mr.
3. G. Bailey On The Staff.

Division Commander +. Leslie Spence
commander of the Camps OF Sons Of Vet.
Grams Of Virginia has announced the ap
pointment OF his staff for the ensuiiia
year.
Mr.. W. II. Hurkamp, of this city il
named as division commissary. aud MIR
Fleming 6. Bailey. of Chatham Just oppo
site this city, in Stafford, as assistant di
vision insDectOr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27
a Nice Gift.

Supt. George Mills, of the Peoples Mis-.
sion, was made happy on Monday by
the receipt of a check of splendid proper
tons from Roberts Bros, the gentlemen
who established the new canning facto-
~ here this year The money is to be
applied on the new mission building.
now nearly completed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27
Settled

The case in the Corporation Court in
volving the Farmers Supply Association
has been dismissed nv consent. Joseph
Russell and Samuel Jackson. who repre-
sent opposite factions, have come to-
gether and they viii reorganize the So
ciety in peace and harmony and put it on
a good basis and in hourisbing condi-
tion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27
hansbrounh Aonuit4ea

In Fauquier County Court, Judge c.
NJ White presiding, Lewis +. Hans
brough was acquitted of maliciously and
Enormously shooting Spencer jackson on
the night OF June p. The case was sub
mitted without argument and the jury
was out only few minutes
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27
Caroline Land Sold

Mr.. Julian Garrett, of Caroline. has
purchased OF the heirs of Hugh Ferguson,
OF Beaver Falls, Pa, 500 acres OF land
adjoining Moss Neck farm. and which
was part Of it many years ago. Terms
private
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG AID
PIEDMONT RAILROAD.


tnnscction- at Fredericksburg With r.. ,.
q 4. Il. r. and Wecms Steamboat Go. Al
prasse with Southern n X aud Che-np eake 4
Rhir :. r.
The only line TO she Chanceilursvi and
Wilderness Nnttlclells.
81 torn standard Time. Daily ovrrpf ~un-
.r. W N. RICHARDS. teen. Nnuarer
RAIN SO. ieavcs 90 -auge she 9Th Monday
I n -s ID month a. II. NJ.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27
Cow Estrav-

white COW came to Fall Hin a few
days ago. The owner will come and get
her and pay charges.
Charles A Perry.
fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-27
CURRENT COMMENTS.
NEWS or FREDERICKSBURG AND VICINITY
Gathered Here aud There By The Free
Lance Reporters.

at Ashland
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-04-26

would to any woman of my age at
their homes. don't quite know that
ought to tell what was the opening
wedge, the beginning of the new order
of things. l have never regretted it
in spite of the fact that it was rather
shocking, and that was lame for days
afterward. We were all assembled in
the schoolroom for prayers. 1 sat
down inadvertently on an optical de-
fusion of chair, and as reached tho
floor exclaimed involuntarily at the
top of my lungs: The devil!' l wish
to remark parenthetically that l am
not in the habit of swearing, that I
think 1t most unladylike custom. and
! would advise my girls against it if I
ever dared approach the subject. In
this instance my swearing was prob
ably case of atavism, my grandfather
being a most ungodly old speci-
men of a Puritan. But, to return to
that morning in the schoolroom, there
was a silence which lasted about two
seconds; then one girl giggied. Well,
1t ended with two cases of Mysteries,
and we didn't have any prayers that
morning. But the episode proved that
/ was human, and so it was the beginr
ming of better things"