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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01

MARRIEs HER FOSTER SoN.-The
marriage of Mrs. Anna Augusta Clark
to her foster con. Martin Meyer, which
took place 10 New Haven, Conn.,, on
December 26 lat, was announced
Thursday when the couple started for
trip to Florida. Mr.. Clark died few
years ago, leaving a good-sized fortune
to bis widow. One of the provisions OF
his will was a bequest of IS 900 to his
foster SOD, which he was to receive
after the death of his foster mother.
Mr.. Meyer was farmer boy and bad
been brought up by MIR. and Mrs.
Clark. He Is 80 years the junior OF bis
wife, whose age is about so. He made
his home with his foster me ner since
the death of Mr.. Clark. The Rev. W.
w. McLsne, pastor of the Plymouth
Congregational Church, performed the
ceremony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01

SURPRISE FROM MAJ. JENKINS. -
Major Micah J. Jenkins, OF South
Csrolios, who is one Of tho faculty at
Bethel Military Academy. near War
rel ton, sent the following telegram
Thursday night to Lieutenant. Govern
or James II. Tillmap, Of that State,
relstiye to the Lieut. snaI Governor "a
action in requesting President Roose-
yelt to withdraw bis accei t,nce OF toe
invitation to present to Major Jenkins
a sword given him by the S sts OF South
Carolina for distinguished gallsntry at
the battle OF San Juan.
Lieutenant Governor James Il. Till
mau, Columbia, s. c.:
You are represented in the press ss
having telegrsphed President Roose-
velt at the request OF subscribers ID the
sword recently offered me through you
requesting him to withdraw acceptance
to present same. II this is SO l must
| decline under these circumstances to
accept sword. Thanking you for per-
sonal kindness In the matter l am
truly yours. M. J. JENKINS.
The sword was to be presented ta
Major Jenkins on the occasion of Fres'
idept Roosevelt's visit to the Charles
ton Exposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01
New Embroidery

in Swiss, Nainsook and Cambria, sll widths,
beautiful and stylish patterns from the mar
rowest to the widest, from &c yard up.
New Dress Ginghams, very stylish and
beautiful patterns In stripes, checks and ell
plain shades. Yard 8, 10 and 12lhc.
New Mercerized Dress Ginghams, very fine
and pretty styles. Yard zoe.
New Percales, light and dark, stripes, fg-
urss, all color dots snd plain shades. Yard
10 and 1910.
New White Piques, narrow, medium and
wide stripes. Yard 10, 12s, 10, 20, 25
AMI 36c.
New Fancy Piques, stripes and dots.
Yard 15c.
New Boot Duck, the very best qut lity, In
white, black and blue. Yard 1875.
New White India Linen. Yard 3, 1O,
12t C, 15, 20, 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01
pueumonia Preyented.

Among the tens of thousands who
have used Chamberlsin's Cough Rem
edy for colds and la grippe during the
past few years, to our knowledge, not
a single case has resulted 10 pneumonia.
Tnos. Whitfield & Co., 24O Wabash
avenue, Chicago, one OF the most promi'
nent retail druggists in that city, 10
speaking of this. says: I'VE recon-
mend Cnamberlain's Cough remedy for
la grippe in many cases, as 1t not only
gives prompt and complete recovery
but also counteracts any tendency OF Ia
grippe to result In pneumonia" For
sale by Richard Gibson, druggist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REM
EDY.-Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Sy-
rup has been used for over sixty years
by millions of mothers for their chll.
dren while teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, softeuss
the gums, sllays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for ID;
arrhoa. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold
by druggists in every part OF the
world. twenty-five cents a bottle.
Its value is incalculahle. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup and take no other kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, az they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh Is .
blood or constitutional disease. and in order
to cnre it You must take internal remedies.
Halls rstsrrh Cure 10 tskea internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucuons sur
faces HslPs Catarrh Cure Is not qusck
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one OF the
best physicians 10 this country for years. and
is regular prescription. 1t is composed OF
the best tonies known, combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination
Of the two ingredients is uhst produces such
wonderful results in curing Catsrrh. send
for testimonials free.
f. j. CHENEY d CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the BEST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01
Practically Starving,

"After using a few bottles of Kodol Dys-
pepsis Cure my wife received perfect and psr-
manent relief from severe and chronic case
of stomach trouble" says J. B. Holly, real
estate, insurance and loan agent, Of Mscomb,
III. "Bofore using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
she could not eat an ordinary meal without
intense suffering. She Is now entirely cured
Several physicians and many remedies had
filed to give relief" You don't have to diet.
Eat any good food you want, but don Z over
load the stomach. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
will always digest it for you. For sale by K
8. Lead beater d bon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01

PAYS $S1 900 Duty ON DRESSES.
Mrs Coils P. Huntington on Thursday
broke the personal baggage record at
the Customs Office 10 New York. She
arrived on the White stIr Liner
Oceanic, and told t,e customs inspector
that she bad $40, 900 worth of personal
effects, chiefly dress goods, that she had
brought over from Europe. She was
told that the duty amounted TO $Sl ,OOO
and she paid 1t without q murmur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01

PROPHECY OF DEATH --Rev. J. NJ
Thomas, pastor OF the Union Baptist
Church, OF Pit burg, Pa, who was
sued by Mrs. Sara E. McCloy for s10,.
600 damages for alleged breach of
| promise in Common Pleas Court No. l,
was surprised by o verdict AGAIN. him.
Mrs. McOloy testified that the minister
proposed marriage in February 1925,
and was accepted, but April II, 1895, be
married q Miss Thompson, who died 10
April, 1900, when Mr.. Thomas renewed
the engagement. She told of clandesline
meetings between herself and the min.
ister, spiritualism playing and important
part 10 their relt tions. She said Mr..
Thomas fell in love at first sight although
he was then engaged to Miss Thompson,
but Miss Thompson would not release
the miuister from bis promise. Be.
cause prophecy foretold that Mr..
Thomas was to marry woman who
would die within year from surgical
operation" Mrs. McCloy said com pact
was made whereby Mrs. McCloy was to
remain unmarried until the death OF
the defendants wife. She said she
kept her part of the agreement, and
even left the church TO which she be-
longed to avoid trouble with the pas.
tor and his wife. She alleged that he
minister had performed marriage
ceremony joining them and she did not
| know whether her name was Thomas
or McCloy. The minister denied all
the charges against bin. He said Mrs.
McCloy annoyed him so he was COM
PEELED to appeal to tie descons OF the
church and finally to the police. Sever
al deacops OF the church and others
tet tilted In support of the minister.
Rev. Mr.. Thomas will appeal the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01

IN INCLBMENT wEATHEa the man
who exposes bimself bids for q severe cold 10
the head and usually gets it. And the cold
neglected or improperly treated bscomts
nasal catarrb, q disease a. obstinate as it Is
offensive. Don't waste time with "medi-
cines' that dry and iritate the membrane, but
cure yourself speedily with Ely's Cresm
Balm, the recognized specific for eAtsrrh.
Prics 90 cents. Sold by druggists and by
Ely Brothers, 56 Warren street, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01

BIG CoNPANY.-One OF the biggest
companies char ,red during the year
was incorporated st the offices of the
Secretary OF State In Dover Del, Thurs-
day. 1t was the E. l. Dupont de
Nemous Company, for the manufacture
of guupower and other explosives.
The capital stock is 800, 900, 900, and
10 State revenue was $1,000. All the
corpors )rs are DnPonts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01

Salvation Oil the best liniment
Regular bottle, 15 cts; large bottle, 26 cts
Greatest cure on earth for Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Soreness, 6prsins, Bscksche, Stiff
ness Cuts, Bruises, Wounds, swellings, Barns
and Frost Bites. Salvation Oil kills all pain
Sold by Richsrd Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01
DRY GOODS.
SWAN BROS.
Spring
Merchandise.

We are receiving daily new spring
merchandise of all kinds carefully
selected from the best markets by
experienced buyers. No unworthy
goods can enter our store as we only
buy the reliable kinds. You have our
guarantee with every purchase, no
matter how small.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01

In advance.
Contract sdvsrtissrs win NOT b allowed 70 ex'
ceed their space unloEs the sxcezs is paid for
at transient rates, and undsr no circum'
stances will thoy be allowed 10 advsrtiss
other than their Legitimate business In ths
space contracted fol.
Marriage and death netioss musi Be paid for
in advanos.
RESOLUTIONS in msmoriAui, Of thanks, tributes
of respect, resolutions sdoptedby societies
or parsons, 'unless Of Iublio ocncern, VIII
only be printed In the papsr a. advsTtiSs'
meRta.
The GAZETTE othcs is connected with the
Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, or.
dsrs fsr the paper, news or any information
or buainess can be ssnt by telephone.
IEntsrsd at the Poxtofncs AsxsndriA, Viisip'
Is. as second-class msttsr.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01

Washington Southern Railway Ex-
cursion Tickets to Charleston, .. q.
Exposition excursion tickets 10 Charleston
via Richmond on sale at Washington South
ern Railway Ststion at reduced rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01

Interstate and West Indian EIposi-
tion, Charleston, y. a., Dt cember 4,
1901, to June 1, 1902.
On account Of the above the soutbern Bail.
way offers ticket TO Charleston, b. O., and rt.
urn at greatly reduced rates. For full In.
formation, tickets, etc., call on nearest tcktt
agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01
New Calicoes
OfAll Kinds.

We are showing two cases Of Light Calico,
Blue Calico. Grey Calico Bed Calico. Brown
| Calico, Blsck and White Cal co, &C. Yard
8, 6, Z, &c.
New Bets for ladies and misses. All
kinds in silks and lesthep. Each 10, 20,
80, soc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01
WAKEFIELD & HALL,
DRUGdIETs.
OORBER PRINCE AND FAIRFAX sTf.

Engliah, French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps Genuins Farins Cologne Mag.
nolia, Hedyosimia, Geranium and Florida
Water; Genuine Lubin's Extracts; spongee,
Hair Brushes and Combs best English Tooth
Brushes; . full assortment Of Patent Msdi.
mes Ooxe's Gelatins, Corn Starch, Sea Moss
Fsrins, Spices Of sll kinds, and select stock
Of all articles sold by druggists at prices sslov
% the same quality can be obtained elsewhers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01

be attributed
to the sudden
weakness to
which all
women are
subject at GER
tain times.
DR.. Pierce's
Favonte Pre-
scription heals
the womanly
diseases which
cause weak
ness. 1t estab-
fishes regular
ity, dries
weakening
drains, heals
inflammation |
- ,.1~a.raefnn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01

A GENERAL MEETING OF the stock
~ holders Of the COLUMBIA PULVER-
IZING COMPANY will be held st the Office
OF the company. No. 123 south Royal street,
Alexandria, Va, at 1890 A. NJ, WEDNEs-
DAY, March s. 1902.
By. order Of the Board OF Directors, con-
stituting majority Of the stockholders.
Z. B. DONALDSON,
LOUIS BEYEB, JR. President.
| ja23 30t Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01

by using glasses as sson as you feel the need
OF them.
We can sell you fair article In spectseles
or Eye Glasses for 25c
A good article for DOC
A very good one for S1OO
And the very best for $l.6O
These are in rubber, eelluloid. German. all
YER and nickel-plated frames.
Gola-flled Eye Glasses aud 6pectacles with
good lenses at 81. go . pair.
Gold-hlleu Eve Glasses, frames guaranteed
for 10 years with best quality lsnses. $1.75,
10 year guaranteed cable temple.
Gold-flled with bsst quality lenses ~ 90.
Gold Kye Glasses and 6pectaoles, $3 TO S6:
Orders from specialists for complicated
glasses correctly flied. s..s.t.
HENRY w. WILDT,
Home Telephone 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01

A GENERAL MEETING of t1e stock
N holders of the COLONIAL LOAN and
DEP0 SIT ASSOCIATION will be held at the
principal Office Of the association. No. 12S
south Fairfax street, Alexandra, Virginia, on
TUESDAY. April !. 1902, at o'clock p. N.
for the purpose Of providing for the issuance
Of bonds, for the election Of officers and d.
rectors and for such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
CHARLES T. PHILLIPS,
Holding more than one-tenth OF the capital
stock. feb27 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01

@ CTOCKHOLDERg MEETING.-A meet.
- ing Of stockholders Of the VIRGINIA
TITLE COMPANY will be held on MON.
DAY, March 3, 1902, ut 7.30 o'clock p. M,
at the company's offics, 1o2 south Fairfoz 4
street.
WORTH HULFIsH. Secretary.
tan Q1 1exUtdf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01
MEETINGS .

NOTICE Is hereby given that meeting
~ of the stockholders Of THE CEREAL
| SUGAR COMPANY will be held at the Office
of Philip Maure, $40 r street, n. w., Wash
ipgton, D. O.. on SATURDAY, the eighth
day OF March. at 10 o'clock q. m, for the
purpose Of amending the bylaws OF the com
pany and for such other purposes as may
properly come before the meeting.
DWIGHT TRRDWAY, President.
fah1T w2w IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01
DRUGGISTS.

WHOLEbA LIZ AMI hElA1L OhIOuAo&S
1O5 ana 1O7 south Fairfax street,
Dealers In Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medi.
cines, Paints, OILS, Dye Stufs, Spices, Drug
gists' Fancy Goods and Specislties:
Wholesale agents in Northern Virginia foi
J. @. Ayers Medicines and John Lucas q Co.'S
Tinted Gloss snd Prepared PaiAts, &c.
Manufacturers Of standard Pharmaceutical
preparations.
We have made large additions to our rtocs
and are buying leading Proprietary Articles,
Chemicals, &c, direct from the manufacturers.
We are therefore enabled to supply TIA trade
with all goods usually carried By wel-sp.
pointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE ct
prices as low "a those given BY the best houses
In larger cities. ALI goods forwarded by nrss
freight or express after receipt OF order.
Promptncss is our speciality. We guarantees
the purity Of sl drugI furnished. Core
snondence inyitad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01
New AlbatrOSS,

In Cream, Blue and Pink.
Elegant quality 29.inches wlds Yard 25c.
New Cashmere. white. black and oil delt-
| cate shades. Yard 25 snd SOC.
New Black All Wool Bstiste, very fine and
sheer. Yard Soc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01
MEDICINAL.
a WOMAM'S RISK

Asa trapeze performer is greater tnan q
mans. She must have a mans Sou'Sss
and a mans muscle to succeed: ous
She must also work under conditions OF
which a man knows nothing. Many
an accident to women acrobats must
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01
Nasal
Catarrh.

l In sll Its stages
there should be clean
liuess,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01
Alsxsnaris 4snstta.
Terms

FUBLIaH1D DAILY AND rRI-wxExLY Az
Gazette Building. $40 u s12 Prince ct
TFpMa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01
EATARRH
COLD M HEAD

c0LDN HEAUhe.d quickly.
CREAM BALM is placed into the nostrils
spresds over tha msmhrans and Is absorbed.
Relief is immediate and 8 cure follows. 1t Is
no. dryIng--does not produce sneeEing, Large
sisa, soc at druggists or By mail Trial size,
10 cents by mail. ELY BkOTHEkS,
56 Warren street, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01
LII II y
CREAM BALM

clesnses, soothes and
heals the diseased
|membyans. II cores
cstarrh and drives
away Q cold in the
head ocicklv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01
Innings.

Our Lining Department will be found
, ready to serve you with all the best to be
had in the latest and most reliable Innings
and stiffeningz, at most reasonable priceI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-01
Special.
New Spring Standard Fashions.

The beautiful designers 10c copy.
Brsinerd and Armstrong; Flo and Twisted
Embroidery Silks, only 4c skein.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-20
.CUENTOS Y NARRACIONES
"a CRRTA

consuelo, creyeNdo tai vez en- la traisl6n de Ia
amstad 10 mismo que en- la del amor.
Clara pens6 telegrahar, pero renunci6
clio poP tenor de poner aobra RviAO . los erla-
doc, fos fndiferentes al marfdo cnlpable.
RenunCi6, pues, 81 telegrama apaz6 Ia
esrts para ell dia sguiente. Esta resolution
10 deyolvio La tranquiiidad per espaeio de IN
dia.
AL siguiente Sc puso escrihir, deseosa de
encontrar paIabras ideas que, por cierto, 10
aeu6fan q su mente. Necesitaha encontrar
una justification q aquel retraso y no daba con
ella.
Dsspues almora6 en- su cusrto sin apetito
alguno parti6 ell correo Sin au csrts.
las currents ocho horRs de haber Ie-
gsdo Ia carta de Bsrts, reeibI6 otra concebds
asf:
G5Por qu6 no me has eserltoP STambi6n
To me absndonas? -. IEstoy local Pablo me
acarIcia, , sns manifestations dc afecte me
xepugnan. Me doy miedo Il mi mtsma. Te
abraTa tn amiga, BertG.S
Clara, hondamente enocionada, corri6 ha-
ella su mesa ccgi6 un piiego de papel.
En- aqnel momento eptr6 sn mardo.
-Bl coche esta enganchado y nuestFos
amigos BE- esperan para salir. 6En qt6 essabas
pensandc?
Clara no tuvo mas remedio que transigir
abandonar %habitaci6n en companfa de su
marfeo.
Al dta siguIente lego ung, tercsra earta de
Berts.
xIsiempre 10 mlsmoI 6Por qps no me es-
cribenP -. Estoy canssds do Ia vida. Que
dichosos son los muertosI IN has tanido pie-
dad de mf lNo puedo masi-Bart0p ,
Entonces fo6 e0ando cor1prendld Clara 81
peIigro que coyTfs su amiga. B rta era capaz
lie snieidarse esta Idea la enaba de terror.
Clara SO consider6 c6mpics de un crimen CO.
metido por pereza cobardfa IumediAtamen-
te se puso q escribtr.y y bajo al peso de su falta
no hizo mas que coaYgnsr PEetextos para dis
culparse.
Despu6s almorz6 alegreme ente en- eompania
de sus husspedes.
-1Tiene 10 sefiora algo para Ell coYreo?
-Espera usted IN instante.
Clara volvi6 eer su cf.rta y, oil YER que
no contenfa mas que IN camulo de Yulgarida-
des, rasg6 el papel sc hsch6 llorar.
El correo part6 sin Ia Carta.
Al cuartO dia no tuvo noticias de Barta.
Liena de inqgietud, eseribi6 al fin o su
amiga una carta conmoVedora y extreme
tfer6a, en- Ia que, sin disculparse de su tardsn-
2a, Ia invItaba que fuera pasar unos dias
con ella asegurandoie que Ia consolsrfa.
De ptonto entr6 Clemencia en- ell tocador
de Clara dijo 3 su sonora;
I'm telegrama.
--sTan pronto?....
Clara ahri6 e despacho iey6 10 sIguiente:
4Espsntosa desgracia. Berta Sc ha aho-
gado eeta mafisna en- ell estanque. Acabamos
De sacar del aqua su cadaver. Estoy aterrado.
Escribo correo.-PGbIo
Edmundo Haranoourt.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-20

Clara Perier descsnEaba tocador
echsda en- una ampliG butscs. Tsnfa un HIRE
alberto sobre Ia falds hAbfa suspendido la
leetura.
IN que pensaha2 En- laada, la vida DE-
eastiio.es muy aDurrids, sobre todo cuando
llusvs
Clara esperaba con impaclencia 81 sorreo.
-Clemencia Z ha venido e correoP
-Todavfa no, sehors.
@ e fastidio
CLARA SO puso leer, aI cabo de ratio
ie diio La doncella
-Quiere la sefiOra que Ia peine
-~MAs tarde 10 haras.
De pronto abri6se 10 pueFts, Bsutista
present6 Clemencla una bandeja de plata,
en- Ia que habfs varios perlodicos una earts.
Clemencia entreg6 La bSndsia q Clara Perier,
In cual tendi6 In man0. La gran sefiors rseo-
ei6 In letra dc su me1or amiga Bsrts.
Clara abri6 oil sobrs logo 10 siguiente:
@Mi duerida amiga 5klVame mi
ayuda, estoy Ioce, y, por lo mSnos, nscesito
rue me escribas Embellishments para que me
gonsueles. Es espantoso 10 que me pass, pueB
aeabo de descubrir uus horrible verdAd. Mi
1 Que va D ser de mi Qdiglera tenerte q n
lado para orar en- tus brazos estar sofa.
No tengo otra persona cullen R6rtr mi cora
zSn. Pablo no sospecha cue 80 conozco sp
Infarnla No qulero decirle una palabra. Ven
an mi ayuda. 81 tus conyldadog no &c 10 per.
rnitsn, escribsms al menos, hablame y aconse
lame / No me ahandonss Estoy sola, COM
pIetamente sua.-BertI
amiga le constaba la intensidad de 81 amor.
Lsvant6ss pitadamente, sin sabeF
donde iba, dijo q Cemencia
-I Mi trsje girls
DespU6J csy0 de nuevo en- su butaGa 90
ech6 Ilorar. Pasada esta crisis levsnt6 Ia
cabeza y VIC ante ella q Clemencia, que le pre-
sentAba ell vestldo de vlaje. Pero comprendi6
en- segaidR que le era impossible abandonsr 4
aus hn6spedes, que hab1an llegado al castillo
el dia anterior, djo A Clemencla
-Dasisto "a de mi proposito. D6iame So
La doncelIa obedeclo, Clara SO dirigi5
hacls So seCreter, cogi6 papei pluma excla-
m6i
II Pobre Bsrta
Pasabs e tempo SO acercRba Ia nora del
eoRrao, sin que lograra escrlblr & gu amiga con
la elocuencia que deseaba.
Al OR la campans que llama q almorzar,
bs{6 mi Comedor, donde los hu6spedes del cas-
tIllo notaron que Rlgo grave ocurr1a To- caste
llama. Con gran impacienGAa buscaba me-
dlo de subir = cuArs0 para recogerse es-
crtblr BertA pero Ia retirada constitute un
acto de superior q sus fuerzas.
-6Tiene Ia sefiors algc para eI correo?
-dYa?
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