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The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23

Ask Your Dealer For Aliens voot- Ease,
A powder. 1t rests the feet. Cures Corns,
Bunions Swollen Sore Hot. Callous, Aching
. Sweating Feet and Ingro wing N ails Allen q
Foot-Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. Al
all Druggists and Shoe stores. Is cents. Ac-
cept no substitute. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy NY,
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23

The successful book agent always stops
In the front yard to admire the children
there.
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethlng, softens the gums, reduces In.
hammson. sllays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23

In spite of her sex the female elephant
doesn't require a larger trunk than the
male
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23
WiqaIe.Stick LAUNDRY BLUE

Won't spill, break, freeze nor spot clothes
Costs 10 cents and equals 20 cents worth of
any other bluing. If your grocer does not
keep IT send l0c for sample to The Laundry
Blue Co, IA Michigan Street, Chicago.
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23

Do Your Clothes Look Yellow?
Then use Defiance Starch, it will keep
them white-l6 o. for 10 cents.
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23

All Up to Date Housekeepers
1se Defiance Cold Water Starch, because It
is better, and OF. more of it for same
money.
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23

Old Sofas, Backs of Chairs, ETC., can
be dyed with PUTNAM FADELESS
DYES.
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23

lido not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
has m equal for coughs and colds.-JonN E
BOYER, Trinity Sprllgs. Ind, Feb. Is. 1900
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23

A Kansas paper tells of a collision be
tween a freight train and a heaviy-loaded
paSSenper'
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23
Defiance Starch

should be in every household none so good,
besides OF. more for 10 cents than auy
other brand of cold water starch.
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23

An old bachelor says that a man can
win wife by writing poetry. but to keep
her he has to write checks.
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23

With the exception of the girls
father and the dog. all the world toll
crates a lover
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23

The average man either boasts of his
good health or howls about his aches and
pains.
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23
I. X. L. Lead.

The rooster does all the growing. but it
is the hen that lays the eggs.
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23

Always a little better than any other
lead on the market. Ask your dealer or
write us. The Humphrey-Jones Mer. Co..
1921 Arapahoe St. Denver. Colo.
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23
LESS THAN ONE FARE.

Some people can put on more than
million airs without being mllionaires.
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23

Being out of debt is the best thing out.
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23

The right kind of a girl doesn't need
lean year in her business.
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-23
When You Buy Starch

buy Defiance and get the best, 16 o. for 10
Goats. Once used, always used
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Miss Alta McAdam, OF Kansas NV
has been visiting her mother MIS- WI"
Raw tor the past week OF, so.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Rev Churchs brother. Iom' ana VIE T,',,
and his mother, came up from Lone I'll"
aud snent Sunday with him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Clark came down nu vi,
Kansas City. SATURDAY. last t" VISIT HIS
Uncle K. L. Row, and wife.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Sheriff Wycoff and the editor of the
AGIrAToR, of Garrett, and b. Corley,
OF Greeley, attended the Populist conven
ton. at Topeka, this week
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

C Bybee |, it, Sunday, tor st Lon's'
and from there he will go to ootora'o'
and visit other western points.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Mrs. ]. w. Cornelius left for Atchison
county, Mo-, Tuesday, to visit son,
She was accompanied as far as Kansas
City by her daughter, Mrs. Will Craig
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Mrs. John Mclean drove over , TO o. n Ss r.
watomie, Monday, accompanied DIV "e'
nenhew Robbie Grummel.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Miss Hazel Upham, who has meen a.
tending normal here: returnen' "e>
day ITO her home. in Wellsv'lle.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Mrs. bird" Shannon and children ar
rived from Nashville, Tenn. last week,
on a visit to her father, W. P. Mcdonald.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Miss Edith Russell, of Kansas CITY
81 thr guest of Miss Inez DEVON.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

&c. Glass has. by the addition OF a
large and commodious porch, mauv "''
home one of the handsomest IN town.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Miss Della Shields is visiting her uncle
mr.. Stone, near Glenlock.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05
10 CENT FEED LOT.

A. {. Farrow has built extensive sheds
east OF the railroads, on Fifth avenue.
for the accommodation of the public.
Don't let your horses stand in the hot
sun or storm when it costs so little to
keep them comfortable.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Allan mansfield went to Ottawa, Wed
nesdav, on business, returning Yesterday.
He returned from business trip to Tex
as Tuesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Mrs. Harley Rows sister MISS MAJ =,
Shields, was up from lola tine "rS' VI
the week visiting her.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Mrs. Al Black will leave for Ohio next
Tuesday, to attend family reunion
and will visit friends for some time. She
will spend few days at the worlds fair.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

The camp meeting in Orchard Park IS
gaining in interest and attendance. A
goodly number OF people are here from
abroad
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Mrs. Handy al nrr daughter, Mrs.
n Redfield, wrnt 80 Topeka. vester
day. to see f.,nk, VIII" was hurt o" q
street.car, Wednesday,.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Mrs. v. Fixmer, of Westphalia' is VS.
;,tiue her daughter, Mrs. Cayot.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05
Grandma Groll is still quite SICK

Mrs. John Grummel and son hd le'''
. Monday, for St. Louis.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Frank Hills is building an addition to
b;s hause. op Third avenue, east
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

We noticed DR.. TAYLOR and Key liam
,,;tt M Greeley, on our streets, Monday
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Clar.n,e Foster came down from
Lawrence, last Saturday, and spent
Sunday with his vie. who IS keeping
house for her father, W. b. Lacy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

&c. Jackson transacted business l"
Kansas City, Wednesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Don Bolman and wife spent last sun
A., with relatiaes in Leayenworth'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Mrs. Bent Tush went over to osawat
omie, Thursday, to see her daugnter
Bertha, who was quite ILL., Mrs lus'
brought her home.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Ira f. Myers and daughter Bessie
went 70 Nickerson. Monday. to visit Ms
sister, Mr.. Myers returning 'at"'""'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Mrs. Mary l.. Ridlon left. Monday,
for St. Louis, to attend the fair. While
there, she will be present at the golden
wedding of a sister and the wedding OF
., ,eiCA
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Mrs. Roy Doll. of Quincy ILL., rs VISIT
ing her parents, Joe Porter ana WIFE,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Mrs. Joshua Cook, who has been Wis
iting her son Charles. in Kansas lily
and a daughter, in Topeka, returned
home. Tuesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

MRS Clarence Mathews is here from
Kansas CITY, visiting her father, Geo
w. Her, and her sister, Mrs. Don ho''''a'''
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Frank Woodwork left. to-day, on ms
return to Winslow, Arizona, after tax
inc in the fair at St. Louis and visiting
relatives here.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Dr. Mathis, of Chanute. was the guest
,>fRsv Moore and wife on Sunday last.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Il b. Sisson is building neat cottage
on his lots on Third avenue. east. which
he will rent or sell when completed.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Fred rrigg ami wife spent Sunday
Nth Lee Cayot and wife, at Westphalia.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

WI McMurray was in Kansas City
the first of the week, transacting Dust
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Miss Susie Dellinger went to Yates
Center, Tuesday, where she read paper
before the Y. p. S. {. +. convention.
Miss Genevive Rover returned to Col
orado, Tuesday, accompanied by her
mother, who will visit her for some time.
Mrs. Rosa Hyde is having fine veran'
da built around her house. We usder-
derstand that it is to he the finest one in
town.
Charley Coleman and wife went to
Morehead last Thursday, TO attend the
funeral of Mr.. Coleman's uncle, ], 5
Ringle.
Mrs. Chas. Cook, of Ottawa, came
down, Yesterday, to visit her brother
lake Blum and wife, and her sister. Mrs
James Hogue.
Conway Marshall. ]. W. Shields, q
d. Iuchems, and Reuben Row went tt
Topeka, Tuesday. to attend the Demo
cratic convention.
Miss Louise Houston left, Mondav
for Tama, Iowa, where she will visit to
some time before returning to her HON
in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Misses Carrie Savres and Mamie DOTS
who have been located in COLORADO
Springs for some months, arrived home
Wednesday, to spend month with
home folks,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Mrs Conway Marshall went to Tope.
ka, Tuesday, to visit relatives while
Conway attended the convention
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Mrs. AL Black will leave for Ohio next
Tuesday, to attend family reunion,
and will visit friends for some time. She
will spend a few days at the world tar
Mrs. Mary l.. Ridlon left, Monday,
for ST. Louis, to attend the fair While
there, she will be present at the golden
wedding of a sister and the wedding OF
a neice.
Misses Carrie Savres and Mamie Dots
who have been located in Colorado
Springs for some months, arrived home,
Wednesday, to spend month with
home folks.
Misses Eva Keshner and Ethel King,
If Westuhalia, visited this week with
Misses Emma and Flora Fuller. north OF
town, and Mrs Maud Fuller Duesler' IN
Lincoln township.
Scott Thomas, of Bush City, left. Tues
day, for Blairstown and other points IN
Iowa. to visit relatives and old time
friends. He will take in the worlds fair
before returning home.
W. M. Teft. of Kelso. Wash. and I
A. Tefft, of Marshall, Mich. who have
have been visiting their brothers James
and George and families, lett on their re
turn to their homes, Wednesday.
Mss Agnes Letter. who has been oecu
pving a good position in the: state nos
pitai tor the insane. at Mount Pleasant
Iowa. arrived Saturday, to visit y
Hiner ami wife and her many friends
here.
Miss Bessie Farrow was bitten on tn
hand by a snake last Sunday, while gu
walking down by the lake. Her ham
was dressed Immediately aud she wa
at her place Monday morning IN Cannon
& Reeds store.
The five Tefft brothers, who held re
union here last week, have gone to A'ie
county to visit other relatives and fr'end'
The old "boys" seem to be enJoy!n
themselves immensely after separate
Of so manv years.
The Young Peoples Christian Union
the United Brethren church held COZ
venti0n at Greeley the first OF the wee'
a goodly number o. Young folks wen
down from Garrett, the delegation bern
headed by Jesse Hampshire.
Sidney Mcdonald is the only luck
man in Anderson county. AT any rat
j., he is the onlv one who drew prize
, Uncle Sans lottery. at the Rosebud L
dian reservation. His number is ia
Sidney saws he expects to go up ar
. draw his prize about the 18th.
4 When in Topeka, Wednesday. we M
Mrs. Lillian Mellen North, who, Wi
her husband, DR.. Harry North, is visl
Il ing her sister, Mrs. Lulu Barber. Mi
t North said that she and DR. North
Z pect to 20 east soon. She sent her
CARDS to her friends at Garnett.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

vrs l. B. Smith went to Colony, Sat;
,,rl,ay, to visit Capt. Geo. Smith ana
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

p.v O,;y.r B,onston and fanny Vaslt.
- ,tronston ana family the hrst
Of the weel.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

M and Mrs. !. B. Farris, OF Colony
MI , h guests OF !. W. Archer and lam
;ly. Sunday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Cleon Moon came up from lndepend-
ence Tuesday. to visit his grandmother,
Mrs. Wagstaff.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

II Cayot and SON Stanley lett, the
arst OF the week. tor 1T. LOUIS TO take
g., the far.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

u Falls and family. went 10 Nan W.
w." ,,,,v Saturday, to visit, returning
home, Wednesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

When in Topeka, Wednesday: we met
Mrs. Lillian Mellen North, who. with
her husband, DR.. Harry North, is visit.
ing her sister, Mrs. Lulu Barber. Mrs
North said that she and DR. North ex-
pect to 20 east soon. She sent her re-
CARDS to her friends at Garrett.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Misses Eva Keshner and Ethel King,
of Westphalia, visited this week with
Misses Emma and Flora Fuller, north OF
town, and Mrs Maud Fuller Duesler' IN
Lincoln township.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Is the guest OF Miss lnez Dewon'
Prank Hills is building an addition TO
b;s house on Third avenue, east
Don Bolmau and wife spent last gu"
A., With relatiaes in Leavenworth'
Mrs. Roy Doll. of Quincy H. rs VISIT
ing her parents, Joe Porter anu WIZ
We noticed DR.. TAYLOR and Kew. Liam
pitt. of Greeley, on our Streets MohusN'
Dr Mathis, of Chanute, was the guest
,fRrv Moore and wife on Sunday last.
Fred Trigg AMI wife spent Sunday
w;th Lee Cayot and wife, at Westphaha.
WI McMurray was in Kansas City
the first of the week, transacting pus''
ness.
vrs T.. B. Smith went to Colony SAT,
.,,Iaw to visit Capt. Geo. Smith and
family
,ars Haughev, of Aliceville, was here
-u"aday, visiting her sister MIS- Jas
Vaugk1.
p,t g n. Oman and wife left. Wed
.sday. to take in the worlds fair' at
St. Louis. -
pu Cayot and SON Stanley lett the
~ the week, tor St. Louis, to take
in the faT' -
A. and Mrs. I. b. Farris, OF Colony
.y.~e the guests OF J. W. Archer ana ram
~, Sunday,
Rev. Oliv.r B'ons'on anu ,; ;a he firs
"a j. " bronston ana Fanny '"e "
Of the wte'' -
u : Falls and tamil. went TO nan Ma.
sas Guy. Saturday 10 ''''
home, Wednesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

p,,t C H. Oman and wife lett, wed
.sday to take in the worlds fair at
CT. Louis.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

MRS Haughev, of Alceville' was mere mere
-u"aday, visiting her sister, Mrs. Jas
Vauvt.1
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

Sidney Mcdonald is the only lucky
man in Anderson county. AT any rate
he is the onlv one who drew q prize IN
Uncle Sans lottery. at the Rosebud In
dian reservation. His number is ll4S:
Sidney saws he expects to go up and
draw his prize about the 18th.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05
LOCAL LACONlCS


urs. Harley Rows sister, MSS Mary
Shields. was up from lola the hrs' VI
the week. visiting her.
Mrs. John Mclean drove over TO ,, U Sar
watomie, Monday, accompah'e" Nv vs.
> nephew, Robbie Grummel.
Mr.. and MRS Clark came down rom
n Kansas City, SATURDAY. last t" VISIT MS
uncle, K. l.. Row, and wife
Rev Church's brother. Tom, and wife.
nd h;s mother, came up from Lone Elm
and spent Sunday with him.
y Miss Alta McAdam, of Kansas Nv
has been visiting her mother Mrs Will
o Raw, tor the past week or So
sc Bybee |, it, Sunday. tor st Ions
n. and from there he will go to Colorado
and visit other western points.
:. Miss Hazel Upham, who has been at
tending normal here. returned, Wenhes
dav no her home, in Wellsv,lle
v. CT Glass has, by tine addition OF a
/. rg. and commodious porch. made MS
st h,me one of the handsomest in town.
Ira f. Myers and daughter BESSIE
~ went TO Nickerson. Monday. tn Visit ms
d. sister, MIR. Myers returning, SATURDAY
i. MRS. Clarence Mathews is here rom
Kansas CITY, visiting her father geo
w Iler, and her sister, Mrs. Don boima"
It.
nd Frank Woodwork left. to-day, on ~,
return to Winslow, Arizona. after tax
re inc in the fair at St. Louis and VISITING
Is. relatives here.
Mrs. Joshua Cook, who has been v's
ID. Ming her son Charles, in Kansas City
at and a daughter, in Topeka returned
home, Tuesday.
he Mrs. Bent Tush went over to Osawa'
Ike omie, Thursday, to see her daugnte'
Bertha, who was quite i'll, Mrs lus
brought her home.
m. Mrs. Handy al, nrr daughter Mrs.
r. e. Redfeld, wtnt :" Topeka. veste
=. day, to see f.,nk. who was hurt o"
~ street.car, Wednesday,.
Clar.n,e Foster came down r"'
an. lawrence, last Saturday, and sPeer
inc Sunday with his vie. who IS keep'u
house for her father. W. b. Lacy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-05

The Young Peoples Christian Union OF
the United Brethren church held CON
yention at Greeley the first OF the week.
a goodly number o. Young folks went
down from Garrett, the delegation beng
headed by Jesse Hampshire.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-13
y THE FABLE OF SWEET BEDELIA -

my shape is not the kind that men rave
good thing get by me. But at the same
time I'll gamble that If you will stay
away from that parlor and let me play
my own hand, will be picking rice out
of my hair before another year rolls
by"
Take it from me, times have
changed. The game you played in
landing father won't go these days.
There was a time when the men fur
nished the heat, but not so now. The
girl who does not do the warming up
for both parties will never have to
work her initials in a trousseau."
Never mind what the Ladies' Home
Journal says, you stay, back and give
me the chance 1 have been waiting for
and l will very soon show you how it
feels to be a mother-in-law. And an
other thing, if you should ever notice
the light go down while a gentleman is
calling don't rush in with the oil can.
1t won't be necessary-a little oil goes
a long ways with the right kind of a
man. Do you understand what l
mean? / thought you would. think I
will wear my low neck tonight, Charlie
is coming"
That evening after Charlie left, Be-
della informed her mother that they
had decided upon the 18th of March.
Moral: 1t doesn't take long when you
go at it right. ~ .,
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-13

artificial in the bargain. And the Sc
cret is very, very simple. There are
opportunities galore for you to pass
her a glass of water or to attract her
attention just as she is reaching for it,
UnconsciOusly and without thinking OF
herself in the least, she will take the
glass and then is your coveted oppor-
tunity- If she holds it with her thumb
and first finger and bends her second
and little finger in an affected manner
don't trust her, for she is artificial be
yond doubt. Then look to the drink
ing part. If she drops her eyes and
contemplates the bottom of the glass
you may be certain that she is modest
retiring and thoroughly lovable, but
if she gazes wistfully or laughing over
the top of the crystal, she is natural
born fiirt and is intent on landing you
as high and dry as she can without
making it too apparent.
The girl who wears a chain about
her neck and then puts in her days
lingering and counting each bead and
sliding them back and forth is restless
and has a boundless supply of energy
which is worked off in this fashion. She
must be up and doing and If she Is
forced TO lead a humdrum sort of ex-
istence for a couple of hours she frets
and fuses and works herself and
everybody else that chances to come
near her into nervous state that is
anything but pleasant. Beware of her,
for she wouldn't wear well at all after
the excitement of the honeymoon was
over. Each day she must go just so
much whether she is accomplishing
anything or not, and she is exactly the
girl that insists on dragging a man out
to a reception when he has come home
tired and his home seems about the
best and most inviting place on earth
to him.
Then there is the girl who brushes
specks from your coat. Make a scien-
tific study of that hand, for it will tell
you a variety of stories. If she picks
up the bit of thread very carefully
and between the thumb and fore
finger, it is an assured sign that she
is not only a practical woman, but
that she possesses executive ability
as well. Her very care tells you, or
it should, that she would not run any
chances and that one doing is quite
sufficient. If you are a crank on or
0CAs y iSAs AOi 0ilC ID just Tic SUI L
of woman to run about from room to
room after you picking up your be-
longings that have been scattered in
your progress. There won't be any
more socks with the heels and toes
out or any more trousers that look as
though they had never seen the in
side of a tailor shop, for she is
methodical by nature and will take
delight in seeing that the wheels of
her house are always we'll oiled.
Generally she is an abject slave to
this selfsame house and everything
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-13

the spare bedroom, closed the door and
got right down to business.
Daughter" she said, "the time has
come for me to speak l have a moth
er's duty to perform. You have passed
your twenty-third birthday without
even knowing what an engagement
ring feels like. Just think of it. Why
before 1 was sweet sixteen 1 had worn
a dozen. And they bore the initials of
some mighty prominent men 1 would
have you understand. For instance
there is Octavius Trimble, who now
owns every foot of the Hill View Plan
tation. He was perfectly crazy about
me and is said to have tried to commit
suicide when l married your father.
At that time your father was very well
off and didn't drink drop"
"True 1 was considered the most
beautiful girl in Middlesex County and
had received a musical education at
Nashville, Tenn. And while you do, as
as every one says, resemble your faith
er, you look enough like 1 did at your
age to have received some kind of an
offer. Now, what on earth is the mat
ter? l want to know. l must know. 1t
is a mothers privilege. Something
must be done before old Mrs. Appleby
and that sister of hers, Eliza Sturgis,
begin to gossip from one end Of this
town to the other"
Mother said Bedelia, "I know that
1 am a triae short on pulchritude and