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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14
The Lesson story.

Ahijah. the grandson OF solomon
was the second king Of Judah,
after the division OF the kingdom.
His reign lasted three years. tle did
not cease his efforts TO win back the
rebellious ten tribes. He fought and
won battle that proved to be a
signal victory over Jeroboam. lie
was not as good as he might have
been. He was guilty Of the same sin
as his father and grandfather. He
had fourteen wives. twenty-five
sons, aud sixteen daughters He
was buried In the city of Jerusalem.
Asa came TO the throne possibly at
the age 90 ten or twelve years. The
groves and alters built upon high
places were destroyed. For in them
was practiced an the Impurities Of
the ancient heather worship. The
strange gods were destroyed. and
even hls mother, who was addicted
10 the worship Of Ashteroth one of
the most sensual ul the oriental
gods, was deposed from being queen
during his early years, because she
dId not return 10 the worship Of Jc.
hoyah.
This was but "A proof Oi his SINGER
ity in the Information now occur-
Ing. 80 the land enjoyed peace and
prosperity ten years, as the reiorma-
ton was being effected. BE com-
manded the people 70 seek Jehovah,
the God of their fathers. That
meant committing the Mosaic laws
10 heart, and its practise lu every
day liIe. So the Zorah hecame
en,ctive in Judah lie built au1 ior.
tlhcd during his ten years oi pence.
the fenced cities of Geba and MiEpah.
Placing the army GA "a war footing
so that IN the battle oi Marcshnh be
had In battle array 80 Uo0 men. and
Zarah iouud "a his sorrow au alert
king aud mighty army backed hy
the power ui God. The Ethlopians
were completely routed. aud they, 81
Is recorded. had i00.ooo meu Ca the
ranks
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14
Fonnded schooI Ip Indla.

Bishop ". F. Oldham, of the
Methods, Episcopal church, was in
the city last evening, and ihis morn
ing conferred with Mr. George E.
Nicholson in regard 10 the Florence
Nicholson school in BarOds, India,
which is beng founded BY Mr.. Mich
olson.
The bishop is greatly intereste d
in the school which Mr.. Nicholson
IS building in Baroda. Injia, as 4
memorial TO Florence B. Nicholson
al a cost Of $1,000 The school
Building IS well under way and one
Of the things which the bishop hopes
to accomplish before bis return to
India is the securing Of a principal
for the sehool.-Ioia Record.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14
Malaus 80 q. =. Charsh.

There will be preaching q; the
Walnut Street a.. Z. Chufeh mex,
sunday stNIi .. IN, By the pastor.
AZ 500 ?. m. union service AZ the
Chustisn ehureh- Ssfmoa by Rev.
w b. Ch3ncriioT.
Sunday School a, qssS a. m.
Junior League a ;; 50 p, "a.
EesSoTth League az : 200 p. a..
PrayeT meeting rhuysday $500.
CnAs. {. yANEs, Pas7of.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14

Nif, and Mrs, ". T. Saow aud
little son came down from Rich
HiI aud celebrated the Fourth.
Nj Snow returned TUESDAY, bat
Mrs Snow and babe remained on-
al ,oday, visiting their parents aud
grandparents, NJ and MrA l.. ".
Hmg.-Mega riPes.
Dr. T.. l.. Pnee reports q son
born yesterday 10 nv. aud Mrs.
Frank Buikho,der, four miles north-
east ct Me,E.-Me,l Times.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14
snggestlse rhoughts

]. DO WUnr.-lt T. attributed Go
an old hunter and trappor, ne SUM
you're right then go ahoad,
In this agc in which we arr uvmg
so fast, Wc ncyd clear conception
ol right and wrong, aud quick
brain to put h into action, Asa dld
not daily or paricy with the wrong
IN any way So often we play at
the nre untn VIC arc seriously burn
cd, We had better arrange our
lives So that the epitaph cut ou our
tomb stone viii bc. "lle JiJ right In
the sight OF the Lord"
>. THE NnCEssirY or nFiN0 EEApY.
Herr was an immediate emergcncy.
and an urgent need. As a nation
they had quit paying the tribute im-
posed by Shlshak. 50 came gerab
with hls army II million lucn io
90 briug the former Vassal to terms
Asa was not caught unppPand Br
had worked as well rs prayed he
was ready when this king came up
against him. aud went "a Mapshah
and put a stop 60 his advance So
often we frltter away our uV,s iu
wasting tho talents we have, and
when emergencies ariso We am pcr.
i,otly helploss.
s. Asa nan uoMMANn or a slsatf
rowNn-"ARd Asa cried unto tlc
l.or,l his Cod for help See tlio sii.
uatioR. An army nearly donhlg thg
slnc q his own So a. went inio
batilo with maFyeloas p0Wgr which
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14
First Presbyter1an Chnrch.

There will be preaching service
next sunday az n .. m. AZ S;oc
p. m. unionHserNice AZ the Chvis,an
PRAYER meeting Thursday $500.
Sunday School a. q;Es a. n.
Junior Endesvor a 5 p IA,
Senior Eudeayoy a, 200 p. "a.
W. Is, CHANcELLoR.
Pastos.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14

Your name and address neatly
printed on 100 pure white enve,
lopss Of good quality and regula-
tion size for SO cents, at this Office.
You ought to have them in these
days Of progress. Job work Of all
kinds cheaper and better than any
other office in Rich Hill.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14

heeouid command. This same -
crat power is at your disposal in all
fhe walks % life WIN you avail
yourself ot the power that prayer
win bring To you.
g. GoD DOES DEIIvER-He heard
aud answered Asa's prayer and
gave 70 him a glorious victory. Such
win come to you q you obey God.
ALPHA ALPHAEUg-
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Judas Up 10 Date.

Iudaf sold hlzseif far fsf
pieces Of silver. Had ss avsa e
thaa age Fs wozi9 havs 5snan.ss1
ss0,ooo and trsugt saft 10 szt1rcs
tie Payzsnt---To1sn Tspszs-
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14
TAa Narlt's Falr.

GreBtly roluoed excursion Rates
daily throuEhout the Exposition
psrlod. Consoit your near'sg tgket
akent tor rates ana Information
n,lat.ve 60 botels snd stopping
piaces.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14
Cure For Gaps in Chickens

Put iunP Of esmPhaE gan q
TIE chickens drinking ualez he size
Of aickoTy MI. liisa sars sass.
Toledo Blade
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14
THE eURLlR6ToR'S ATTRACTIVE
SUMNER T0URS.
To Colsrsso, Utah and HIass HiIls

uuly oas fars plas 20 erats roand
trtp Ca heayer. colorado Springs.
Pcebio. Sal- fakv Cty and the
Black Nllls. Daily. an sumuicT
u.alts
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14
ksS ST. Lusls-kaasas elb Llas.

-Four new trains oi latest mo.lei
eQuipnent viii Fau dal,y oyez the
RgrilngtQa's new Shooter une aav-.
ing Kansas Cltg sea- a.nl..ia.23 a, ni..
sla D. rs. and ll.o9 B. "a.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14
SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON.

July l7.--LEssoN ILL., Chron.l4-l-lz
9J5-9n BIC. Place-yalley Of
Zephathah.
Subject:-AsA's Coon REIGN.
GoLDEN TExr; Help us. o Lord
our GoH;for weresto on thee. 2 Chron-
ieles IA, H.
Home Readings
Monday ChrOn. II. 1-l2-
Tuesday ChrOn. j.. 10
Wednesday, Chrou. j.. 1913.
Thursday Chron. 10. 10.
Friday-Psalm -.
Saturday-Isaiah l.
Sunday Kings -, s-l9.
AsA-was the son of Abiiah. and
his successor on the throne OF Judah.
He reigned Il years. He was an
earnest believer aud supporter %
the worship OF God. He had peace
for the first ten years. then wars
came and clouded his reign for sew
eral years. He was uniformly sue
eessful until he formed on alliance
with Benhadad When the prophet
came and reproved him for this act
ne became angered and east the
prophet Hanani into prison. For
this act he had wars during the rest
Of his reign. He died beloved 10y bis
people.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14

wE CARHY PAI.MER'S crtruxArEp
PrRrVNE-. gHE vEET uEsr sApE
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14
70 ealduIaa.

FFom August IS to September le
ghe round trip ioF SlSao tsom the
Missouri river only Sll.a9 mere
returning VIA pugct saund
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14

Nou0eCtlou ION hicu hlll. mos
made with the Frisco via the Pacific
a. Carthage, or via the Memphis ai
Nichols Junction.
A handsome new Pamphlet Guide
20 Eureka Springs a. Health Resort
has been Issued, with new beautiful
A copy sent free TO any
address. Address all inquiries aud
orders 20 Geo. l.. Sands, Vice Prasi-
dent. or T.. o. Man. Superintendent,
Eureka Springs. Ark.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14
SispsEas "a 81. lsHls.

StnQoyQrs hor tha kNpositl0u
allowed on through tickets. Hug
through over rhe buFllnstna Goa
sult initial ascut. oF write the uader-
sl.sfed iur ratts. ROUTES. herths. spe-
girc Information alid publications.
a. J. eRfckER. ". ALALoR
X.r.A. as Ma 81, ASA Cal fsa, A.
ktssss Nlrt.iMs. 81 tan.. ~
=. q. attAHoN.
Aw.f.A AZ, ~ Mas -.
kasaAs Gag ~
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14
IuNAGt HOust ORt6 sTORt

BUY YOUR PERFUMES HERE
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-07-14
St. Louis & North
Arkansas Railway

Connects at SelIguAn with the 81
Louis and San Francisco.--Newt time
card in effect sunday June. -, 1904
MORNING TRAINS.
No. Lv. Eureka Spgs. 4;40a. IN.
Ar Seligman $50 8. N.
No Lv. SeligmAn T:l0 q. IA.
AT. Eureka Spings $40 =. 10.
EVENING TRAINS.
No. l. Lv. Eureka 5pings 5:05 p. no.
Ar. Seiigman, 500 p. N,
No. Lv. Seligman l0:lj p. NJ.
AT. Eureka Springs ll;l0 p. 10.
No. Lv. Eureka Springs $40 p. ~.
Ar. seligman 9:lo p. N.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09
OUR MAIL FACILITIES
Compared With Those OF Early
DAYS and Other Nations.

We sometimes complain here 10
Grand Rapids of our mail facilities
but few facts may make US more
appreciative
Green Bay, in the Lake Superior
region, was an important distributing
point on the old postal route, and its
post-office was often crowded with
mail pouches, the contents of which
must be rehandled and sent forward
to the tributary towns in the heart Of
the wild northern country. Some
times weeks were required to repouch
the glut of mail which accumulated
at the Green Bay office, and the ham,
lets were compelled to await the slow
process of forwarding, which the in
adequate method Of rehanding
involved. One day the dog team
which hauled the mail from Green
Bay to the little settlement of Onton-
agon was unloaded at the latter deS
tination and the pouches unlocked.
Among the letters which were tumbled
out upon the distributing table were
a mother mouse and litter of young.
Almost month latter Maurice
Cream. route agent, told this story to
George B. Armstrong, then assistant
postmaster of the Chicago postoffice.
Mr.. Armstrong laughed heartily at the
incident, then grew suddenly thought
full and remarked:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09
Automobile Visitors.

A party of Stevens Point gentlemen
arrived here in an automobile Sum-
day morning and took dinner at the
Hotel Blodgett returning home In the
afternoon. The party consisted of
f. H. Joy, Ross Joy, Harold Little
and P. F. Kosholek and they made
the trip from Stevens Point in two
hours and forty minutes. The machine
used is an Oldsmobile runabOut,
which has been furnished with .
twelve horse power double cylinder
gasoline engine, built by Mr.. Kosho-
lex, and is practically noiseless. The
gentlemen state that the roads south
Of Junction City are far better than
those in this vicinity for AUTOMOBILE
ing Marshtield Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09
Vesper Coming to the Front.

There is some talk Of our neiyhbor
on the West inducing in the near
future in substantial weekly news
paper as editor Brown of Blackearth
Dane County, has been looking over
the ground with view of establish
ing paper there. That section of the
County is fast being settled by q class
Of excellent citizens that will demand,
not only good weekly paper. but free
rural delivery in all directions and an
extended telephone system.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

Mrs. F. S. Brazeau and daughter,
Dorothy, departed on Friday for Ber-
lin, where they will visit fer several
weeks.
The new home of Mr.. and Mrs.
ChaS Helke is now nearly completed
and is very nice addition to our
village.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

away with such possibility" From
this time on the mail facilities of
Northern Wisconsin were wonderfully
improved, but other nations have had
their troubles, according to the
Youths Companion. Twenty-seven
native postman were killed and eaten
by tigers and other wild animal last
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

James Jerabeck of Glidden is paint
ing some of our houses.
Berry pickers are quite numerous
in our neighborhOOd this week.
Mrs. Lasse and Miss Maude Hansen
were Glidden visitors Thursday.
Mrs. Guy Nash returned from her
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

Mrs. A. E. Gurdy is spending a few
days at Green Lake in company with
friends from Milwaukee.
ia. Days, sales manager of the
General Paper Company, of Chicago,
was in the village on Friday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

W. II, Carey, of your city, was a
caller in the village on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. W. Dodge were
Grand Rapids visitors on Wednesday.
The Gus. Knoll house has recently
paint.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

summer of 1868 postman fell into a
crevice while crossing glacier his
two full bags On his back. All efforts
to recover either the body or mail was
fruitless. But thirty-four years after
ward in 1897 the glacier cast forth it's
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09
US YARD MILLS FROM ACROSS THE CHIP RIVER

Mr.. and Mrs. Gus. Knoll and child
rem, are at Wautoma for several
weeks, where Mr.. Knoll, who is in
poor health is taking rest from his
laborS in the mill.
The Sunday School picnic which
was held on Mrs. F. j. Edwards lawn
was largely attended and proved to be
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

cept along the line of the new railrord
they have to rely on post sledges and
there are towns, and fair sized ones
too, where more than two deliveries
year would be exceptions. In the in
terror of China, except in a few dis
tricts there is no regular letter de
livery and consequently no poStmen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

Miss Emma Slagel, of Westfield, is
che guest of her sister, Mrs. A. E.
Gurdy.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Wendland are
entertaining their friend, Mrs. K.
Buerth and daughters. of Appleton.
Mrs. Chas. Oberly, of your city, was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

valley making it radiant with beauty.
With hand outstretched and point
ing toward the new dam, the old man
continued his eulogy, Fifty years ago
l came down this stream and noted
the excellent opportunity for homes
and fortunes among the pines. I was
one of the boys then fired with the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

visit in Grand Rapids the first of the
week.
A party of ten will leave in the
morning for weeks outing at Peli-
can lake,
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Kretlow at
tended the ball game at Park Fall
Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

same ambition as my fellows, and
together we worked fer home in this
new country. We succeeded and
while most of our associates of those
early years rest in the city cemetery /
am here to say, that no better city
exists today for home, than Grand
Rapids"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

for years; tried all kinds of remedies
but continued to grow worse. BY the
use Of Kodol l began to improve at
once, and after taking a few bottles
am fully restored in weight, health
and strength and can eat whatever
like" KodOl digests what you eat
and makes the stomach sweet. Sold
by Wood County Drug Co. or Johnson
&Hili Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09
SHANAGOLDEN.

(By a special correspondent
A few new buildings were started
this week.
Paul Mack, Of Loyal, is visiting a
friend here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09
PORT EDWARDS.

Mrs. W. T. Early was Grand
Rapids visitor on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. JOS. Brandner were
NekOosa visitors on Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

noarly half century.
A smile of contentment spread
over his wrinkled face as he said,
THAT is as fine panorama as nature
and art can produce in any country"
He was over looking the Wisconsin
river and while he spoke. the last rays
of the setting sun lighted up the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09
AS APLACE TO LIVE

An old man stood on a veranda of one
of the good homes In Grand Rapids
few days ago and cast his eye over the
city which had been his home for
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

For RENT-A store building on the
west side formerly occupied by the
Yellow Front restaurant. For terms
and particulars inquire at this Off1ces
If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

great success. A bountiful dinner
was served, with free lemonade and
ice cream for all and the little ones
report fine time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

pray many miles lower down the
valley and the long lost letters were
delivered to as many of the addresses
as could be traced. In Japan in many
places mails are carried by men on
foot who jog along with paper lam
tern and an umbrella. In Siberia, eX-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

Over hauled bicycles as good as new.
A bargain, for repairing see Krieger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

Ed. Rogers scaled the Veneer COM
pany's logs that are being sawed this
week. Ed. is a good Scaler. Come
again Ed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

year in India. While no fewer than
one hundred thirty-five met their
death by being bitten by poisonous
snakes. There are several postoffices
in Switzerland at an elevation of from
seven to ten thousand feet.In the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

Something must de done to move the
mails faster-So fast that mice cannot
make their homes in the pouches and
raise their families there while in
transit. 1t will not do to have the
mails turned into mouse nests. / am
going to devise plan which will do
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

the guest of her sister. Mrs. VIM.
Early on Thursday.
G. A. Jasperson in company with
Cranmoor friends spent Friday and
at the DellS.
Subscribe for the Reporter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09
A Sweet Breath

is the never failing sign of a healthy
stomach. Whom the breath is bad the
stomach is out of order. There is no re-
medy in the world equal to Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure for curing indigestion,
dyspepsia and all stomach disorders.
Mrs. Mary S. Crick, of White Plains,
KY, writes; have been dyspeptic
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

''The two winner. Jersey Lily and
Hard to Beat at Church B Schuman's
jy26-4w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

We are certainly highly favored here
in the United States as we can adj
dress a letter to any of the 100000 900
people and have it delivered in re-
markably short time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

Farmers don't forget to take out
cyclone and hail insurance on your
crops and buildings. See f G. Gflkey
near bridge. tt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-09

Money loaned f. J. Gilkey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-25
7 TE was lying on
II the lounge

remembering bvgone Christmas seasons, when he
suddenly became of strange surrounding
quiet.
1t was as though, environed by fervd heat,
he somehow stood in the center of a small of
untroubled GOODNESS. Outside of the mystic circle
that hedged him the small noises of the room-the
ticking of the clock the cracking of the tre-COuld
be recognized distinctly
1t did not surprise FULTON, however, to find that
he sensed rather than actually heard them Nor
was he amazed receiving a CHEEKY Hello, old bOy!
from Benson, although Benson had been in another
world for two years.
Something within-or without-hm made hearty,
inaudble y
did you bring the quiet with you?" this mysteri-
agency inquired of the visitor. Seems mighty
still in here just now"
Il reckon" came the cheerful, wordess answer;
'for it's always quiet where | live nowadays. Some
times I'd give lot for taste of the old racket and
jollity. Do you remember FULTON, that Christmas
Eve at the club when We"
YES, when We"
They were both laughing and eager Benson drew
the chairs close to the fire in the od-tme compan-
onable fashion. Pulton floating to the fire
place, struck dumb with amazement upon fol-
lowing the characteristic gesture of Bensons trans
parent thumb.
He sat by the fire, could feel the heat upon his
person and there upon the lounge lately vacated
lay surely his body, himself.
"No, not yourself" Benson instantaneously
sponded-"your body merely What do you think
of your looks, old fellow" with the wel-remember-
ed chuc1e that always had been potent move
FULTON to laughter. 1t isn't often, again the
infectious gurge, that in your situation
gets good chance to see himself as others see
him.
The sight proved fascinating to Pulton The face
which he gazed seemed at oddly familiar
and oddly strange. Never before had he noticed the
strong latent possibilities for strength and weakness,