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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-12

II was announced this afternoon
that the Rock Island Athletic club had
called off the fights that it was planned
TO have tonight at Turner hall owing
10 the interference OF the authorities
Ole Olson and Kid Finley, the latter
colored, who were to be adversaries in
the principal event, are under bond of
$500 to keep the peace. They were
given a hearing yesterday afternoon in
the court of Justice J. F. Witter, who
issued warrants for their arrest on in
formation filed by States Attorney H.
a. Weld.
Olson furnished bail last evening
but Finley was obliged TO lay in Jail
until this morning, when a friend came
to his rescue, and furnished the Sc
curity necessary to secure his release.
The Rock Island Athletic club is TO
test the right of the states attorney
10 cause arrests after the fashion on
which Olson and Finley We're brought
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-12

geon, will give calls his prompt atten-
ton from his office at AL u Twentieth
street. Both phones.
Ladies' $3.50 hand turn shoes. lace
or button, 1876 pairs. mostly narrow
widths for tomorrow, per pair, 81
Lage-Waters Shoe company.
George F. Schmale is back at the
old stand, 1901 Fourth avenue, where
he has no rent TO pay and can sell
good shoes cheap. Try him.
You will get the right thing at the
at the old stand, 1901 Fourth avenue.
Give him a call and save money.
Nothing better than Springfield or
Carterville, lump and egg, for furnaces
or small heaters. Call at McKown's
coal office for further information.
Mrs. Isaac Poston (colored) fell at
her home. Sixth avenue and Ninth
street, yesterday. fracturing a rib. She
was attended by DR.. Emma Morgan.
August shoe sale. lasts 10 days, to
clean up all odds and ends in oxfOrds
or shoes. You cant resist buying-if
you can find your size. The Boston.
Special discount on all orders for
suits for few days only to advertise
our newly opened store. John Norton
Stone, merchant tailor. 1907 Second
avenue.
Don't fail to buy a bargain suit for
the little fellow. Sailor and Buster
Brown styles, age to s. for $3.50;
regular price, 81 TO 1925. Sommers &
LaVelle
The young people of Spencer Me-
mortal church are to have a melon
social next Monday evening on the
church lawn, Forty-third street and
Seventh avenue.
The Boston has only two sales
year-February and August. To clean
up our stock we are making deep cuts.
no matter what they sold at. on all
odds and ends.
Land seekers excursion to the Red
river valley and Canada next Tuesday.
August 10th. For further particulars
call on Eckhart & Buffum. Room -.
Mitchell & Lynde building
Bowlers of the tri-cities are TO meet
at the Central alleys in this city next
Monday evening to reorganize league
for the coming season. II will be sim
liar TO the one of last winter
A social was held at the home of
]. II. Parks, on Seventh avenue last
evening under the auspices of the W.
r. G. 1t was well attended and an en-
tertaining program was enjoyed.
Numbers included instrumental music
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-12
THE WEATHER.
CITY CHAT.

Notice
The low prices,
On choicest meats,
Melons on ice at Harris.
Call for the new Kinship.
"Snowballs" at Wilcher's.
For insurance, E. ]. Burns.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
In Heyer's ad on this page.
S2.45 for So shoes at Adams.
Melons on ice at Kuschmann's.
Children's shoes at Dolly Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Ten-day shoe sale. The Boston.
Ten-day shoe sale. The Boston.
Ten-day shoe sale. The Boston.
Ten-day shoe sale. The Boston.
Ten-day shoe sale. The Boston.
Ten-day shoe sale. The Boston.
Ten-day shoe sale. The Boston.
Ten-day shoe sale. The Boston.
Ten-day shoe sale. The Boston.
Ten-day shoe sale. The Boston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-12
YOUNG & McCOMBS'
Saturday Specials, for Aug. 18th.

saturday SpcCldIS, TOT Aug. Iotn.
Shirt waist silks OF exceptional quail
ity in short lengths. suitable for shirt
waists from 100 p. III. as long as they
last for sc a yard.
Pattern wells in colors 75c quality
for 39c.
WOmen's black stockings, white feet
per pair, SC.
Women's white aprons with deep
borders. 19c.
Mems black shawknit socks. 1212c.
Mems genuine mohair shirts $3.50
kind for $1.9S.
Mems work shirts, 24c.
Japanese porch seats, sc.
Kinks best perfumes, assorted ndors
Cbring your bOttles) per or, 15c.
Reversible beauty brushes, 12Rc.
Wilberts' bOrated talcum powder, &c.
Bathasweet. a perfect luxury, 19c
per can.
25c woman's vests and drawers,
each 19c.
All wool skirts regular s. quality,
splendid value for 1898.
Music in the evening from 100 to
Q o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-12
SPECIAL AT THE LONDON
Mems Pants to Close Them Quick.

Mems Pants to Close Them Quick.
Pants worth $1.75 to 1925 for $1.40.
Pants worth $3.50 to So, for $3.50.
Pants worth So to 81 for $2.45.
Pants worth $3.50 to So for S3.45.
Pants worth $3.50 to $3.50 for $3.50.
All sizes i'll this lot.
Manhattan shirts. cuffs attached:
Shirts worth SO and $3.50 for 81.
Shirts worth 81 and $3.50 for $3.50.
Sizes IA TO II.
For such values as these the big
blue front is the only place.
THE LONDON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-12
GASOLINE STOVE EXPLODES
Mrs. Charles PIog, 923 Fifth Street,
Severely Burned in the Hands.

A gasoline stove exploded at 7:30
this morning at the home of Charles
Plog. S23 Fifth street, during the prep
aratiOn of breakfast. Mrs. Plog was
standing over the stove when the eX-
plOsion occurred and both her hands
were burned severely and her hair
singed. The fire department was call
ed ont. and the flames were subdued
before any serious damage was done
to the house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-12
Automobile FACTORY Burns.

Elgin. ILL.,, Aug. 12.-The automobile
factory owned by the Fauber Manufac-
turing company was almost totally de-
stroyed by fire yesterday morning. The
cause is supposed to have been spon-
taneous combustion Roughly estima-
ted the loss approXimates $4,000. The
property was we'll insured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-12
Odds on Election Are Lower.

New York, Aug. 12.-The odds on
the result Of the national election
changed yesterday from 10 to to 10
to G1a, and on small wagers the ruling
price was to l.. F. II. Brooks placed
81. 900 Roosevelt money against $1,000
Parker money. and on the curb bet
of $500 to $3.50 was made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-12
Farewell Party.

Mrs. w. |. Stephenson entertained
last evening at a farewell party for
her daughter. Miss Florence Stephen
son. and Miss Clara Neither. who
leave Monday for st. Louis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-12
ARE 10 MORE GIRLS
IN CITY THAN BOYS
ACCORDING THE
IL
I'll

There are 1920 children under the
age of 81 years in the city of Rock
Island, according to the school census
completed today by ii. B. Keys. the
truant officer, who had the assistance
Of several young people appointed by
Superintendent ii. b. Hayden. OF this
G,665 are females and $685.
are males. BY wards the census is as
follows:
Between md Fl Years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-12
FIGHTS CALLED OFF
BY ATHLETIC CLUB

Oh A PEAC
~
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-28
The Busy Day.

The editor sat at his big oak delk.
His name was far from gay;
Whenever a caller would show his head.
No word OF welcome the editor said:
He'd point to . sign which plainly read,
This. friend, II my busy day"
A measly ny kept bu1sinG abouti
He thought that tho place was hnsi
Tho scribe would drive the tormsnt away,
But back It would come all fresh for the
fray,
And buzz IN his ear: This II your busy
day?
Wen, say! II IL also miner"
-CopIap~ 0wV>
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-28
A Profound Reason.

A prisoner tried before a certain mi
nent Judge for larceny had admitted his
guilt when apprehended. but at the trial
vas defended with great obstinacy by his
counsel
"0entlemen.' said the Judge. sarcastic
ally, to the Jury, the prisoner says he Is
guilty: his counsel says he 10 not You
must decide between them"
Then, after 4 pause, he added:
There IS Just one thing to remember.
conference.-the prisoner was there and his
counsel wasn't."-ChicaGo Journal
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-28

HI oDinaon.
~ tdnk Il 10 right for . man to
01DDel ~ wife to work.
1ee 0AswsfsA Farmer cornto0s. She
ouAt - ~ take to II natural an not
~ a1y epmpsuan.'"
"A 0Ba2i man 10 sometimes mo- if'hls
- ote int trouble q = dumb one" said
0Abae 4bsn. de same way dat . good
swfnmef takes mo- chances dan Dc mar
~ 01cfs 70 Do sho'."-washington star.
Ooaght Himself.
0dk3s Funny thing about LoondrssS-
MS Q MoaI DanufAoeursr, ana ~ he
nevUS smokes"
Wie1Ds 'oh. ~. Ae does"
HekS: why. he told ne sorls time "
that h. never smoked in his ufs."
Wie1ks: THAT wss before hs began to
advertise. When p raaA some Of his I'D.
Nertisewe0ts ne iouno them 20 allur1n9
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-28
Just the Gam. 70, Him,

II am surprised to hear that you are 50
enthusiastic over golf. Slighes. Do you
play?'
Not in . thousand years. Why. /
wouldn't know . INK from . balloon. But
my wife Ia 20 completely taken Up with
tho game tina. she has quit trying to run
me."-PfttsSurE Press.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-28
He Was EngoEe1

He Was EAgaGeA.
80 you want to get this man . 1oaoo
a, CONDUCTOR said The strsse r1aivay
president
Yes"
what are his qualiacationsr'
He hasn't been In the city two wo11A
doesn't know the name Of . s1nS1o s0oee
and can say Step lively In Ais slssH"e
Washington Star.
Trouble IN the Dime 0as0Un.
Tha Boa Constructor: What's ma6Ao
that whistling sound in the ne1t foomr
The Educated Pig: The fat man se1so
up against tho cage Of the p~ofcup(ns an
got . puncture."-Chicago Tribune
Plausible TheOYy.
George: IT wonder why some hsoe0 ~
SO much sweeter than othsr1?'
Fred: Different brand Of microbsG~.
Pit.sburg Press.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-28
A 4

A Modest Request.
Captain: You made q mistake, mad
am Tho O doesn't sail until to-rnor-
row."
Lady Passenger; "Oh. dear. lint that
too badI But couldn't you change the
date Just to obligs meT'-Pittsburs Press.
He Couldn't Deliver n Goods.
Crabshaw: Physical culture 10 . great
thing. I've bssn at Il for ten years."
Crawford: why don't you start a class
Of your ownr'
BRADSHAW: Il havsn't the ~physique."-
tow TopicA
gomething Alive.
Pop"
yes. my son."
do they md anything alive In the Dead
Sea-
"Oh. yes; II the Russian war vessels ever
get there they may md some ATe.ican
and English warships. my son."-Yonkers
Statesman.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-28
Echo of the Sfdeshow

silas by hen! Josh Weatherby paid the
tattoo artist teow dollars to sketch 4 tur-
nip on his arm. and meow It's all washed
of"
Cyrus: well. no should have known Il
WIS . skin Hams."-Chicago NewA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-28

We'll, ! declare," said the New York
man to his wife as they seated themselves
for the first time in the summer boarding
house dining-room. They've got those
electric fans UP here
"Of course said the wife. why notT"
"Why. / thought Te came up here for Z
change OF air'"-Yonkers Statesman.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-28
A Careful Father.

James. our son Arthur II coming back
from the dental college this week. and no
wants to practice OF some teeth"
We'll. you can let him have that old saw
hanging up in the garnet X he'll promise
not to break the teeth off,"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-28
Some HNsb0AAA

Blu. I thought your husband was such
an active man."
"Active7 II It wasn't for me I don't be-
lieve he'd get up IN time to &C to bed"
"Ah. we'll. that's better than some nus
bands. you know, who scarcely 90 to bed
IN time to get up."-Pittsbury PresA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-28
Determination.

why Is II hat when . man oncs gets
to running for ONCE he never gives II up?"
It's human nature" answered Senator
Sorghum. IF you 20 fishing the fact that
you don't got q bite doesn't deter you from
going next day."-washington Star.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-28
Gettin9 at the Faats.

Jones: The duel has had its day"
Brown: On the contrary. my dear fel-
low. II never bad a day"
Jones: "It didn't. eh?"
Brown: mo. Two seconds was its
limit"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-28
& So Go0d.L0oldAg.

Not So Good.LooLdnG.
Mabel: ''C1ara says her face 10 her for
tune"
Maud: Poo. Clara! ehe always was
unlucky."-Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-16
CHAPTER XIV.

A STRONG man is to be pitied K who deliberately shuns being EN thrown into contrast with q tD rival more fortunate in the es-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-16

change or race. -1 recKon ru~WOn-r De a bad idea He misses lotss6 trade by not bedn' able to it folks up all round. But he's got to go slow; he's too headstrong. He don't know it all y1t by jugful."
 "He ort to set around here an hear you talk, Lib,' Kenner laughed. "I've parnt a sight by listenin' to yore harangues. But you cayn't parn that boy thing about maxim money an turnin' 1t quick. He could give you pointers in his sleep. Tricky? Geewhili- kins! lowed was some pumpkins ]. in that line when started out, but Bob beats the Jews Talkin' about Jews the boys uptown, say a feller looked in at Bob's shebang t'other day an start ed out Thought this was the Jew store,' he said. I promised my old woman to go thar the next time come in town Oats vat it is, mein frientp said Bob as quick as flash. MT Eppstein has jhust gondt oudt Vat can do for your An he whirled in an sold the felier big bill, Jabberfn' all the time like drove O geese"
 Then Kenner walked out to the com press and Hillyer went uptown to mail some letters. Hanks took a brown paper parcel from his desk and opened it. It was five or six hard tack crack CTS and some slices of cheese; he was always eating such things between meals.
 ''I see the governors in town," he re- lr<,H xoJy CT issuing from his lips and falling like flakes of snow on his beard.
 George started; an unpleasant thrill passed over him and his heart sank. 'I didn't know it." he said, giving Hanks steady stare.
 ''Yes, I was at the train when the Cranstons driv up to take i'm home with lem. You cayn't Parn folks any sense. reckon fully a hundred was crowdin' around tryin' to git look at i'm. An as the carriage driv along the street whole passle O loafers run aft CT 1t, maxim big to-do. They'd "a had the brass band out, they say, eff the majors gal hadn't put Ter foot down on it. Mrs. Dugan come over an told us he was expected-she struck us while we was at the breakfast table. She never had no use fer me-says don't talk enough to suit Ter. She nev, CT would a let us in on the racket this mornin', but she come through our yard to make a short cut through a hole in the fence to Alexander's. She said Mrs. Cranston was in fer givin' the governor big blowout an i'll. vitin' all the upper ten, but her daugh- ter set on that too. Mrs. Dugan lowed 1t was beca'se Lydia was afeared ef he ketched sight O some O the other gals in the town he might transfer his at tentions. I dunno-Tm jest telliD' you what that old hag said"
 Buckley. did not encourage the old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-16

she was surprised toto see that was - well, jest like am, but tuk a strong likin' to 'er fer the way she acted'
 tEThe way she acted?" George Buck ley spoke under his breath, but the wo- man heard.
 "Yes; I could tell she was doin' Ter level best to make me feel easy, an it made me like 'er. Then the next time"-
 ''The next timer" George was really surprised Did you meet her again ?''
 Mrs. Buckley was silent; her eyes had fallen. She had said more than she intended
 "Did you say you met her again, mother again?"
 Mrs. Buckley looked up resolutely. T never intended to mention that. she bein', as it seems, she never told you about it. But it was when she was over at Shirley Springs last week. One mornin' she come here to see me, an, George, as God is my judge, never spent happier hour in all my life I don't know how it was, but she jest had way O maxim me feel good. Eff she ever thought she was better'n common folks, nobody could "a told it. was piecin' scrap quilt, an she set down an set to work on it. never seed the like. Her little, slim, white fingers jest moved like lightnin' An talk! She could think O more cheer full things to say than anybody ever seed. It was that way till nigh 12, an then she left. George-she kissed mel"
 Buckley was staring an unfathom- able expression in his big, yearning eyes.
 "She kissed you, mother? God bless her" And he rose and put his arms about the old woman's neck. His eyes were glistening.
 Yes, she did twice, out at the, gate. never intended to tell you about that, fer I-I didn't think it was exactly the sort O thing toto make you take yore mind off'n Ter, but she did 1t, an to my dyin' day I'll always think we'll of 'er an stand up fer 'er. They may make 'er marry that man or some other in the'r circle, but fer about one hour me an her was on the level Gods been tryin' fer centuries to bring folks up to. Yes; she may not be strong enough to go her way with all them ropes tied to 'er, but eff she's ever mother she'll be good un-with soul an heart like Ter, George, an don't blame you fer acceptin' her friendship. Eff was a man would, eff that was all the crunb she ever trapped my way. Lovin' woman like that's jest ambition, an ambitions right an upliftin'."
 Mrs Buckley was looking at her son, but he had turned his face away. He stood still, his features working, his strong breast heaving unanimously.
 sThe Truitts are a-havin' world of trouble with Jeff," said Mrs. Buckley trrelevantly. Somebody set fire to the'r barn last night. They managed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-16

George to reply. But Buckley was quietly laughing over his ledger.
 "T was lookin' over his books this mornin'," said Hanks, oblivious even tc Georges merr1ment "He's paid that trifin' galoot that runs the County Re porter $22 in the last month fer that half page ad. that comes out once a week. It'll ruin anybody on the face O the earth.''
 Look here, Lib," and Kenner rose and touched Hanks on the arm; "yo're as green as gourd vine when it comes to some things Now, jest to show you that Bobs got brains, an got lem from his mammys side O the house. I'll tell you this; Six wagons O prod uce an cotton come here last Sat'day from beyond the Tennessee line. got the cotton, an Bob got the produce an loaded the wagons with groceries fer enough profit to pay fer his advertisin' fer year, reckon. I'm always anx- ious to learn, eff do live in the back woods, an axed the head man O the gang how in the thunder he happened to come so fer, an he told me, be did, | Reporter an was always a-talkin' about Hanks cheap prices nine pounds O green coffee fer dollar an the like -an' that they all got headed this way on that account. Now, I'm goin' to let out some'n' that you may not want to hear, but maybe it will soak through yore hide an do you some good. The feller said wharever he'd meet any body on the road an mention the Hanks store they ud hold up the'r hands in holy horror an say: Hanks, the man that sells meat at 20 cents a pound on credit an drives pore folks out O house an home to git it? No, siree, excuse me, pleaseI The feller said he'd always tell lem it wasn't that Hanks, but another one that had a conscience an believed in future tor ment. La, me- the feller said, wore town will have to spend lot fer print CTS ink fore it gifts over the black eye that fust Hanks give it. 7
 .Bob's talkin' some about addin' on dry goods" Hanks went on to George In his even tone, without the slightest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-16
CHAPTER XIII.

R[~1HAT afternoon the merchant
 was calmer, his step was light
 and his eye shone with subtle
 T reckon you ort to be sorter chip per" Jim Kenner remarked as he sat looking at him in mild wonder. You've made fortune out O that deal Have you figured on 1t yitY
 @some," Hillyer smiled.
 ssThat means me an Hanks amt R-goin' 10 be let into the secret" Ken ner laughed 1'Lib, aint me an you pretty fools to set around here takin' In few nickels an dimes when them two is jerkin' in poodle from every pint O the compass? As fur as Pm concerned, Pm salaried man an got 4o Wall street aims, but eff I was a pardened speculator like you I'd crawl in hole"
 Hanks stood up over the stove and then moved to Georges desk and lean. ed on it.
 Listen, everybody; Lib's goin' to speak," said Kenner, with a grin.
 The room was quiet Outside the compress WdS SrOd1l1HB. IuerS WdS d ringing of hammer and anvil as the negroes beat out the iron ties and ad- justed the iron buckles Hanks leaned closer to George. He had way Of makirx brief disclosures to Buckley that ha Enode to no enc alse. If hv had heard word that had passed iD the office no one could have told it from his manner. George" be said In his drawing tone, "I don't exactly like the way Bob is throwin' away money advertisin' in the newspaper. That sort Q pace will ruin any man aIive''
 "Did you everI'' exclaimed Kenner. What on earth has Bob an his ad- vertisin' got to do with certain mem bers O this gang maxim sudden fortune? By gad, ef Lib was standin' at the gates O paradise an he seed an acquaintance O his on the way in, he'd ax i'm to stop an give i'm chaw O. tobacco"
 Hanks face did not alter; his eyelids did not flicker. He was waiting for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-16
.Tell me what you thought mothers

Tell me what you thought, mother.H
 Why, George? I"-
 Mother, this is the darkest day I have ever spent. I had one other as bad, but I drowned it in whisky, but now"-he smiled rigidly-"I am facing the music with a clear head. Mother, what did you thinkY'
 Well. George" after another pause. T sorter believed she kissed me an'- an looked like she wanted to cry in my arms beca'se I was yore mother. never gould make out-women are sech riddles, even to the'rselves-I nev- CT could make out whether it was a goodby kiss intended fer you or-or another sort. I watched her tell she got clean across the pasture field, an she walked all the way with 'er head down. Now git the gun"
 He sat down suddenly. Mother, couldn't kill a living thing today he said. T want everything to live, and breathe How can give her up when when sl'e
 Gro Be Continued)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-16

or am to suffer in the future, shall never, never be sorry knew her. You say women are all alike. can never agree with you, but even if she be- comes his wife, and is proud in way to bear his name, there will still be something, sir, behind that I have almost seen and grasped-some- thing. MT. Hillyer, that came .up. in her eyes once, only once, and then darted away as if frightened at the fear of the worlds opinion. But my God, MT. Hilfyer, for one second 1t was mine, and I have lived on 1t ever since and shall take it's wonderful warmth to my grave"
 'Oh, George, you scare me" gasped the merchant. T didn't know you could"
 Let's drop the subject forever" Buckley broke in suddenly. You've
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-16


 to put it out, but Jeff got another White Gap letter O warnin' to skip out. It had a skull an bones on 1t. Mrs. Truitt's been tryin' to git i'm to leave, but old Bascom won't let i'm go. Now, George, git the rifle an shoot me the fattest chicken you see in the yard I'm goin' to fry it fer you. I'll bet you hain't half fed thar at Hill yer's. Them nigger cooks don't know. how to prepare meal O vittles."
 Mother he turned suddenly and resolutely on her-''you haven't told me all about her coming here.'
 Yes, I have, George, s help me Godv'
 Not all you-thought, mother"
 The woman hesitated, and then she faltered: No, I'll admit that, George. How could I? I laid awake nearly all that night studyin' over it."