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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-15

You are not 10 understand that she was
ALWAYS thus nor over-often. More fire.
GuontIy that side of her which | soon came
to call the mothers was turned to me- and
l was made 10 stand target for her wit
and raillery. But she was ever changeful
as Il child. am in the midst of some light
testing Mood would sober instantly and give
my age its due.
In some of these her soberer times, felt
her lean upon me as my sister might had
/ had one; at others she would frankly set
me IN her fathers place. declaring that
must tell her what to say or do in this or
that enlargement. Again. and this came
oftener as our friendship grew, she would
talk 10 me as surely woman never talked
to any but knsman, telling me naively
of her conquests. and sparing no gallant of
them all save only Richard Jennifer.
And OF Dick and his devotion she spoke
now and then. as well, though never mock
ingly. as of the others. Nay, once when l
pressed her on this point. asking her plain
ly If my dear lad mad not good cause to
hope. she would only smile and turn her
face away, and say that of all the men
she knew the hopeful ones pleased her best
So | was thus assured that if 1t were a
scale for love to tip. my lady's heart would
fall to Richard.
Now took this to be a hopeful sign, that
she would tell me freely of these her little
heart affairs; and seeing her so safe upon
the side of friendship. held the looser rein
upon my own unchartered passion. So long
as | could keep my love well masked and
hidden what harm could come to her or
any if | should give it leave to live in
prison? None. | thought; and yet at times
was made very coward By the thought.
For love like other living things viii grow
by what it feeds upon. and once full-grown,
may hapiy come to laugh at bonds, how
ever strong or cunningly devised
With such fever in my veins it was
little wonder that my wound healed slowly.
As time passed by. with never word of
news from the world withcut-if Marsery
knew ausht of the fighting she would never
lisp a syllable to me-and with Gilbert Stair
still keeping churlishly beyond the sight or
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-15

were 6evouring her; and at the sigh and
the trembling of the sweet lips in sympathy
/ found that curious love-madDsss coming
upon me again Then l saw that | must
straightway dig some chasm impossible be
tween this woman and me. as / should hope
TO be loyal to my friend SO | said: He
loves you WELL Mistress Margery.'
She glanced UP quickly with a smile,
which might have been hooking or loving;
l could not tell which IT was.
Did he make you his deputy to tell me
so. Captain Ireton?"
Now l might have known that she
was only Turing on to some pit
fall of mockery, but l did not.
and must needs burst out in some clumsy
disclaimer meant to shield my dear lad.
And in the midst of it she laughed again.
oh. you do amuse me nightly. mon
Capitaine. she cried. Il do protest l shall
come TO see you oftener. Ills as good as
any play
Saw you ever a play in this bacllwoojs
wilderness?" l asked glad OF any excuse 10
change the talk and keep her by me.
NO. indeed. But you are not 10 think
that no one has seen the great world save
only yourself Captain Iretcn. What would
you say II should tell you that l. too.
have seen your London and even your
Paris"
Here 1 must bunder again ami say that
I had been wondering how else she came
by the Persian French but az this her
testing mood vanished suddenly. and she
spoke softly.
Il mad 1t Of my mother who came of the
Husuenots. She spoke 1t always to me.
But my father speaks 1t not. and now l
am losing Ii for want OF practice
How Is II that love transforms the once
contemplate into thing most highly to be
priced? My eight years of campaigning on
the Continent had given me the French
speech. or so much of it as the clumsy
tongue of me could master. and l had al
ways held 1t in hearty English scorn. Yet
now / was eager enough to speak il with
her, and to take as my very own the little
cry Of joy wherewith she welcomed my
hesitant mounting of It.
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CHAPTER v.
How I Lost What 1 had Never Gained

How I Lost What 1 had Never Gained.
Though l dared not hope she would keep
her promise and was sometimes. SO sore be-
set as to tremble at her coming, Margery
looked in upon me oftener, and soon there
grew up between us a comradeship the like
Of which, think. had never been between
woman loved ana a man who, loving her
was yet constrained to play the part of her
true lovers friend.
IL played this part but stumblinsly; il
at times the madness of my passion would
not be denied the look or word or hand
clasp not Of poor cool friendship; 1 have
this to comfort me: that in after time.
when my dear lad came to know, he for
gave me freely-nay. held me altogether
plar1eless. as l was not.
or what these looks and words and hand
clasps meant to Margery 1 had no hint.
But In my hours Of salty, when 1 would
pass these slippings in review, I could re-
call no answering flash Of hers to salt the
woundings Of the conscience-whip So far
from 1t. 1t seemed, as this sweet comrade-
ship budded and blossomed on the stock of
a better acquaintance, she came to hold
me more as II were some cross between
father or an elder brother, and some
closer confidant Of her own sex.
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From that we fell to talking In her moth
er's tongue Of the hardships of those same
Huguenot emigres; and when ! looked not
at her could speak in terms dispassienate
and cool of this or aught else; and when 1
looked upon her my heart beat faster and
my blood leaped quickly. and 1 knew not
always what It was / said.
After q time-twas when Darius fetched
me my supper and the candies-she went
away: and so ended day which saw the
beginning Of struggle fiercer than any
the turbaned Turk had ever given me- For
when had eaten. and was alone with time
to think, I knew well that l loved this
woman and should always love her: and
this in spite of honor. of loyalty to Richard
Jennifer. or any other thing in heaven or
earth
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CHATTER VI.

best I might the hell of torment they had
lighted for me.
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ITO Be COhtfnuedJ )
Copyright 1908. BY the BoWen-Aerriu Publish
ing Company.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-08
How m HuffaIO Runs.

The world has rea6btbe exaggerated
description Of buffalo'stampede' put
don't believe anybody has ever done
Justice to the wonderful speed of buf-
falo when lost from the herd and try
ing to catch mp. says man OF expert
ence. 1t is a deceptive gait. The man
who never saw it before would swear
that lie could outrun the animal bare
footed. But the fastest horse ridden by
cowhovs couldn't catch buffalo when
running alone.
Its marvellous lope. steady ana endur'
ing. carries it over the prairie at q
speed that would make race morse iie
down aud cry at the end of the hrs'
mile. But the buffalo keeps this gan
I'D all day. and at night his grea'
tanks show 10 signs of fatigue.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-08

Lord Lyons. English minister at
Washington during the civil war ana
afterward ambassador to France was
n diplomatist to the core. He was eA'
ceedingly tactful in action and had the
rare art of keeping his own counsel
When Sir Edward Blount called upon
hin ,one day ut the embassy in Parls
he found tIlat vel known Journalist
had preceded aim. The visitor WAS lay.
ing down the law in a loud tone h"h
when. after his departure, Sir Edward
WAS received. he took the liberty OF
saying;
"Nlay | be allowed TO ask If it Is quite
wise to discuss state secrets In sucp
loud tone? heard every word thar
was said, my lord, as sat in the ante
ROOM"
"Ahr' said Lord Lyons. but even
then you could not hear what | said'
for said nothing."-YOuth's Com
paniOn.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-08
TORTURINC
DISF!GURING
Skin, Scalp and Blood
HumourS
Speedily Cured by CutIcura
Soap, Ointment and Pills
When the Best Physicians and
All Else Fail.

The agonizing itching and burning
of the skin, as in eczema; the frightfui
scaling, as in psoriasis; the loss Of hair
and crusting of the scalp, as in scaled
head: the facial disfgurements, as in
pimpies and ringwnrm; the awful SUI
fcring of infants, and anxiety OF worn
ont parents, as in milk crust, letter and
salt rheum, all demand remedy OF
almost superhuman virtues TO success
fully cope with them. That Cuticura
Soap. Ointment and Pills are such
stands proven beyond all doubt. No
statement is made regarding them that
il not justified by the strongest eyl-
dence. The purity and sweetness, the
powcr to afford Immediate relief, the
certainty of speedy and permanent
cure, the absolute safety and great
economy have made them the standard
skin cures, blood purifiers and humour
remedies of the civilized world.
Battle the affected parts with hot
water and Cuticura Soap, to cleanse the
surface of crusts and scales, and soften
the thickened euticle. Dry, without
hard rubbing, and apply Cuticura Oint-
mcnt freely, to allay itching, irritation
and Inflammation, and s00the and heal,
and, lastly, take the Cuticura Resolyent
Pills, to cool and cleanse the blood.
This complete treatment, costing but
one dollar, affords instant relief, per-
mits rest and sleep in the scyerest
forms of eczema and other itching,
burning and scaly humours of the skin,
scalp and blood, and points TO a speedy,
nermanent and economical cure when
all other remedies and the best physi-
clans fail.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-08
The Penurfous Carlyle.

II IL no drawback for a Christmas
cift TO be useful as well as ornamental,
but there is pathos in Carlyle's presen-
tatlon of washing table to his wire
ot Christmas, 1850. At that time he
had long escaped poverty, but could
conceive 10 more pleasing gift than
this most unitarian article which he
promised In a note which the curious
may still read at his house In Cheyne
row:
The Prophecy Of a Washstand to the
neatest of all Women. Blessings on her
bonny face and be 1t ever blithets me. as
II is dear blithe or not. T. CAMILLE
Dec. rs. 1850.
This message appears to have been
written In hurry, as if Carlyle, hear
ing the clocks strike midnight, exclaim-
ed: God bless my soul! It's Christ
mas day. JEANNE should have pres
emf. She spoke of washstand the
other day. She shall have It," And
he forthwith penned the promise there
of. Anyway. he gave a five pound
note, and Mrs. Carlyle bought marble
and mahogany washstapd, - LONDON
Chronicle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-08
THE MISSING FOWL.
An Experience With an ABSENT
minded English Artist.

An Experience With an Absent
minded English Artist.
Wills invited me to dinner one after-
noon when met him In the Strand.
accented reminding him that as ne
was absentminded he had better make
n note of the evening. AS he had no
poper In his pocket he wrote the date
on his shirt cuff. When the appointed
evening arrived | went to his studlo.
The door was opened by wills, ana l
could see that he had forgotten all
about the appointment. An ola rel
low" ne exclaimed, edo not be too
hard ON me. The cuff went to the
wash. and the date with it. But there
as a fowl in the pot boiling here, con-
tlnued Mr. Wills, Just come In ana
wait few minutes"
I had my misglyings, but walked III
side and sat down upon the only chair
not crowded with paint brushes anu
polettes. After waiting for about
twenty minutes. feeling deucedly nun
prv. I groaned. This had the effect OF
reminding Wills that | was present.
He exclaimed in IA dreamy voice, "Ihe
fowl must be boiled by this time, ana
coming forward he lifted the lid OF the
pot ana peeTed inside. 1T Is very
odd" he remarked, '..bqt ! cannot see
the fowl. Extraordinary No one mas
been here, 80 the bird cannot nave
been stolen
Well, the long and short of 1t Is that
n week or two later | called again al
the studio. noticed peculiar odor ana
discovered the old fowl wrapped up III
A piece of brown paper. AN sald
wills. 'now know how it all hap
pencd when .ho fowl vas brought IN
there came n smart visitor-Lady c.
about sittings for her portrait. must
have thrown tho fowl behind n canvas
and forgotten all about II. hnl now
old fellow. do shut up"-London MAIL
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-08
A HAZOR'S EDGE.
Minute Teeth, Like Those OF SAW
Make Its kecnness.

Minute Teeth, Like Those of saw
Make Its kecnness.
The edge of razor consists OF III
Vulnerable points or teeth when II
the razor is of good material folio"
each other throughout its whole length
with great order and clcarness. Inc
uubroken regularity of these minute
teeth" goes TO make up the plade
excessive kcenness. The edge acts upon
fine heard not so much by the direct APP
nlicatiop of weight or force ms 1t does
I,v slight "seesaw'' movement, which
couses the successive teeth to act
RAPIDLY on one certain part OF the marry
growth. The best razors. according 10
The microscopes, Lave the teeth OF
their edges set rs regularly as tilose Vi
perfectly set saw.
This explains the magic effect of hot
water on the razor's blade-the act OF
DINING ii thoroughly cleansing the
teeth of any greasy or dirty substance
with which they may have been
clogged. BARRIERS often cl"iii IL"
zors get tired of shaving and that
they will be all right after awhile II
permitted to take rest. When III THIS
'tircd" condition microscopic exain-
nation of the edge shows that con-
slant stropping by the same person has
coused the teeth or fibers of the edge
TO all arrange themselves in one dlrec'
lion. A month of disuse causes these
fine particles to rearrange themselves
so that they again present the hetero'
reneous saw toothed edge. After TINS
INTERPRETATION each particle OF the llne
edge is up and ready to support his
fellow, and it again takes some 'iine
10 spoil the grain Of the blade.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-08
NATIONS AND LAUGHS.
Che Various Ways Different Peoples
tr.,,a Of showing Mirth.

The Various ways Different feopies
Have of showing Mirth.
All the world laughs, though the ma
lions have different ways OF showing
pi,..h The Chinese laugh Is not as
hearty or as expressive as the EURO
moan or American. 1t is Oftener ut-
fer than a genuine burst Of merrimen.'
7 here is little character or force III IT.
As for the Arabian laugh, we near
r,ttlc of its hilarious ring through inc
o,,es of mirth in the old world. Inc
Aroh ,s generally a stolld fellow, VINO
must see good reason for laugh or De
surprised into It, In Persia man VINO
LAUGHS Is considered effeminate, put
free license is given to female merri-
ment.
One reads of the grave TURK ana
the "sober Egyptian" but 1t Is not re-
corded that they have never moments
of mirth. when the feZ bObs or the veil
shakes under the pressure Of some par
ficularly good thing" In Mohammeu
himself Christian writers have nouced
cordially and jocoseness, and they say
there is a good ringing laugh IN the
prophet, with all his seriousness.
An American traveller In Europe re-
marks the Italian mirth as languid' bu'
musical. the German as deliberate, the
French as spasmodic and uncertain, the
upper class English as guarded and not
always genuine. the lower class Eng
lish as explosive, the Scotch OF all
classes as hearty and the Irish as roll
licking.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-08
Paine's Celery
Compound
Permanently Cures Sick and
Nervous Headaches that
Make Life Miserable.

Sick and nervous headaches are amongst
the worst ills of life. The man or woman who
is subject to headache at irregular intervals,
goes through life bearing load OF misery
and wretchedness that is terrible to think
Of
Headaches as a rule, result from dis-
ordered condition Of the nervous system.
Mental excitement, loss of sleep, bodily
fatigue, and disordered digestion are exciting
causes. When the brain becomes tired and
debilitated, the whole nervous system is weak
cned, and headaches result. If the liver IS
sluggish, the kidneys inactive, and digestion
deraneed, headaches invariably follow. 10
cure and prevent headache, the nervous syss-
tenn must be strengthened and vitalized.
The most persistent cases of headache, nervous
feebleness, and sleeplessness, are permanently
cured by Paine's Celery Compound; it is the
great reconstructant of the nervous system.
Mrs. Henry Westrick, St. Clair, Mich, tells
of her release from suffering as follows:--
81 have been troubled with dyspepsia anc
sick headache for number of years, About
every week I would have bad spell OF SICK
headache, but since began using Paine
Celery Compound, my dyspepsia IS gone, and
do not have any more headaches. feel
better than have for years"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-08

The western branch Of the KenneDec
has been given the name Dead river
because in 1873 it was full of drowned
soldiers. So one may read. But there
is not syllable of truth in it. And the
next picture conjured up by the name
a doleful Styx, turbid and miasmauc'
is equally false. The plain fact is that
the river flows for long distance
through meadows, and unless the wa
ter is high it scarcely seems to move
at all. That is why it has been called
dead. Nothing gloomy belongs to the
name. A delectable and captivating
stream is Dead river-Century.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-08

10Th. Old acres near Oak Dale. Good
buildings. Fine saw timber. A No !
hearing orchard OF apples and peaches.
I'm one Of the best agricultural sections OF
RocL bridge. Price 50, 900, one-half cash.
The splrn lid home OF the late William
A. Ruff near Lexington, Va, Is for sale.
I will offer at private sale this very
desirable property, containing about 10
acres. situated near the corporate fi,aits
Of the town and within 10 minutes walk to
the Washington and Lee University and
V MI. II has dwelling house In good
condition with 5rooms including dining
room and kitchen, with nice porches.
beautiful and attractive yard adorned
with shade trees and shrubbery, has an
orchard OF probably 30 large apple,
trees. bearing. and OF the best variety OF
fruit. Has stable for o hOres and stable
for cows, granary. corn crib, Ice house,
slauqhter house, chicken house, etc. Has
cattle scales that can be bought separately
II desired. has nice stream OF water run
ming through The pasture lot and TWO
springs Of water oh the premises. frice
reasonable. Terms: one third cash,
balance in one, two and three years, with
interest from day OF sale.
Parties desiring to purchase THIS
property will call and examine il at once.
IL will be sold to close up the Estate
Correspondence solicited
JAMES G.. DIXON,
Apr 10 1909 Real EstateAgent.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-08
The cberokeca and PolytheIsm.

The Cherokee Indian was originally
polythelst. TO him the spirit world
was only shadowy counterpart OF
this one. He had no great spirit no
happy hunting ground, no heaven 10
bell-all of which ideas were first III
PRODUCED to the American aboriglhes
BY Christian missionaries. Consequent
ly death had for him no terrors, ana V
awaited the Inevitable end with III
anxiety as to the future. All his pray
crs were for temporal and tangible
blessings-for health. for long life, FOR
success In the chase, in fishing, In war
and in love, for good crops, for protee
ton and for revenge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-08

In China tho practice of luniolatry
exists at tile present dag and Is Of very
early origin. The chief festival, ina!
Of Yueplng, or moon cakes, is held dur
ing the eighth month of the Chinese
wear. Persons make cakes OF various
sizes I'm the shape Of the moon ana
paint different figures upon them'
Friends and relatives pay visits to one
another. give entertainments and pre-
sent their cakes after making protes-
iatFons ana pouring ont oblations TO
the moon.
1t is very remarkable that verse oil
one Of the Jewish prophets should be
explained by this Chinese custom
"The children gather wood" said the
seer. and the fathers kindlc the fire
and the women knead their dough to
make cakes to the queen Of heaven"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-08
Christmas Declared Illegal.

Although 1t may seem incredible IL Is
n fact that not so many years ago
Christmas was considered a supersu-
tious festival and was stopped being
held by the strong hand Of the law.
Holly and mistletoe were destroyed
and were called the plants OF the evli
one" Cakes and wines were consid-
cred impious by the supersdtious-
When Oliver Cromwell was protect
or he ordered all the most important
towns In England not to observe
Christmas. as he considered 1t to be a
hurtful custom.
Yet a stricter law he commanded 10
be kept so that people might forge'
Christmas. That was that all the mar
kets were to be held on Dec. %.
Naturally this created q great sur
among the country folk, and they de-
termined thenceforth 10 refuse to oDey
his strict and extraordinary law, which
he tried to enforce, but al! to nc pur'
nose
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-08
Verdi Was Right.

When Verdi was putting the ias'
touches TO I'll Trovatore," lie was WIS
tied in his study by privileged iriellu'
who was one of the ablcst llying mV
siclons and critics. He was permi14eu
to examine the score and run over the
"Anvii Chorus" OH the pianoior'e.
what do you think of thatT ASKED
Verdi Trash" responded the con
noisseur. Verdi rubbed his hands ana
chuckled. Now look at this" he SAID
"Rubbishv" said the other rolling Il
cigarette. Tie composer rose ana EN-
braced hia with burst of JOY. wv nat
do YOU mcan?" asked the critic. My
dear friend" cried Verdi. Il have been
making a popular opera. ID II re-
solved to please everybody except the
purists. the great judges. the cins-
sicists like you. Had ! pleased you
should have pleased no one else. W mai
Won say assures me of success. In
three months III TrOyatore' VIII be
sung ana roared and whistled and bar
rel organed all over Italy" And so II
proved.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-08

The parscc, untrammeled by his sur
roundincs. is seen in Bombay In all his
wealth 81 height and dress. The men
are. without exception, tall, ninety
formed ana stately and possess a ro-
business and beauty quite Mt contrast
with their IIindoo neighbOrs.
Their street costume Is peculiar
long white cotton gown, wide trousers
of the same material and color and a
tall inter shaped hat. They have n
general reputation for sobriety, frugal
ty and sasacIty, and they seem to
thoroughly understand the accnmula-
ton of fortunes in this respect resem-
bling the Hebrews. The wealthiest
residents Of Bombay are Parsees.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-08
REFLECTIONS.

A wife often permits her affection 10
blind her reason.
Regard for petty things often VIII
dwarf a mans ambition.
A woman's love can become annoy
ing as well as burdepsome,
Mairiage based OIL honest ahectlol
will withstand the ravages of time.
when a woman gives way to anger
she bcgs her own pardon with tears
Many women find happiness only
when attending to the affairs Of others
Confidence is not easily gained where
exaggerated love of self is found TO
exist
To decide between love and duty mas
caused hours of worry to men as wei
as to women.
The man with a vice wonders why
81 many persons think 1t their duty 10
make public the fact.
Man often shows the hard side or MS
disposition to mark more strongly the
generous Observation-Disclosures Bulle'
TIM.