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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
ADAMS STATE OF INNOCENCE
Lasted Until He Took to Himself a
.3tWife-andE Thnn

Lasted Until He Took to Himself a
Wife-and Then.
The Rev. p. I. Mount, the well
Known Oregon clergyman and author.
hved some years agds.in Colorado, and
one day, in talking about Colorado, he
said:
In a certain church III Colorado
Springs there used to be a queer old
crusted character, a, Scot who was
noted for his profound knowledge of
the Scriptures. I lectured in that
church one evening, and after the lee
ture the Scot and I and some few
others fell into conversation.
Il was urged to put the old mans
scriptural knowledge to the test. 1
was urged to question him and let him
question me. He would get the better
of me-that. everyone said, was GER
tain-but | had my doubts, and turn
ing to the Scot, said confidently:
! will try you. my friend, with
the grand, leading, insurmountable
question, How long did Adam stand
in state of innocence?'
The Scot answered:
It'll he got wife
"Then, with grim chuckle, he
went on:
"'But can you tell me, sir. how
long he stood after?'s"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02

. /. : y 1.
Persons desiring to rent Wagner
hall, corner Charles. and Western ave.
nues for lodge meetings, parties,
dances, meetings or for any occasion
may obtain the same at reasonable
rates upon application to st.
Charleston. 632 University avenue.
Jarvis, the heller and saver OF soles,
at 80 p. Fourth street, says, in one of
his street car signs 81 can mend
SHOES better than can write and, il
the sign is fair specimen of his work
as writer, he's right, as ne can mend
SHOES all right if he cannot write all
right.
If You wish a good shave, hair cut,
shampoo, or anything in the tonsorial
line, call at Richard Cousby's neat
barber ; shop, No. 374h Minnesota
street. First class workmen only.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Music for
dances and all occasions furnished on
short notice.
FIRST CLASS MEALS. like moth
er used to cook may be had at Mrs.
Ella Smiths, No. 352 Cedar street.
Breakfast from to Il a. NJ; lunch
from IL to 2:3O p. NJ; dinner from 5
to 8 p. m. Meals to order when de-
sired. Sunday dinners a specially
Regular meals 25 cents.
The dancing class under the man
agement of Principal Judge Johnson,
will be held every Friday evening at
Wagner hall, corner of Charles ST
and Western avenue. These classes
are very enjoyable and those holding
invitations should avail themselves of
them. Lessons, Is cents.
Hamm's New Beer. This beer is SO
decidedly superior to any draught
peer ever before brewed, that within
the few days it has been on sale it
has, already attained a fixed place in
public favor. Call for 1T. Hamm's
New Brew. 100000 barrels in stock.
On draught from now on.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
The Voice Of the Negro.

Mr.. S. D. Kemp has been appointed
agent for "The Voice of The Negro"
q monthly magazine published in At
lanta, Ca, and the only magazine now
being edited and published by Afro
Americans in this country. Messrs.
J. w. E. Bowen and j. Max Barber
are editors. Among those who have
pledged their support to the magazine
as contributors are: Prof w. E. B.
Du Bots. Prof. Kelley, Miller, DR..
Booker T. Washington, Mrs. Mary
Church Terrill, Mrs. Fannie Barrier
Williams and score of others promi.
nent among the leading writer's.
The price OF the magazine is orig
81 per year. Persons desiring TO sun.
scribe should send their subscriptions
to S. D. Kemp, Army Building foot Of
Robert Street, st. Paul
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
STORY OF NAPOLEON REVIVED
Assertion Again Made That He or
dered Sick Soldiers Poisoned.

assertion Again Made That He Or
dered Sick Soldiers Poisoned.
A grim story of Napoleon is told
by Christian Was in Frankfort re-
view under the title of Napoleon at
Jaffa. A great number of the SOL
diers We're down with the plague, and
one day Bonaparte ser for his chief
surgeon, Larrey. IF I were YOU" he.
said to him, 4 should put our plague
patients out of their misery; it would
save them from having recourse to
opium to soothe them But my duty
is to make them live replied Lar
:rey. Bonaparte then revealed the
grim truth. He and his staff we're re-
duced to travelling on foot because the
horses were all being dsed for the
transportation of the sick. He must,
therefore, either abandon the plague
stricken to the cruelty Of the enemy
or get rid Of them. Mr.. Was main
tains that the order was carried out
accordingly. There is an end, OBJ
serves the Journal des Debats, to the
illusion Of the famous picture in the
Louvre OF Bonaparte Visiting the
Plague-Stricken Soldiers at Jaffa.'"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
How They Told Time.

Three boys were told to go and take
the exact time by the town clock. The
first came back and said: st is IL
o'clock. !" He became il after life a
bookseller. The second was more OK
act. He said it was three minutes
after IL. He became doctor. The
third looked at the clock, found out
how long it took him to walk back to
the house, returned to the clock. then
added the. time of his walk to the time
shown. and reported. the result thus:
1T is at this moment 10 hours, 1C
minutes and 10 seconds That boy
came to distinction as Helmnoltz,, the
scientist New York Tribune.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
MINNEAPOLIS
DoiNGs IN AND ABOUT THE
GREAT FLOUR CITY"
Matters Social, Religious and General
Which Have Happened and Are to-
Happen Among the People Of the.
City.

& + & -ssS = Is
Mrs. Luther Abby spent Thanksgiv.
ing in Hastings, MINI
You cannot escape your taxes here.
by talking about your citizenship
there.
MI. Jack Johnson entertained Rev.
R. b. Wilson and family at Thanks
giving dinner.
The Pastors Aid society will meet
at the residence of Mrs. Fred Parker
son, 2417 9Th Ave. So
Miss Irene Jeffrey, who underwent a
severe operation at the City hospital,
is able to be home again and is con-
yalescent
The PASTORS Aid society will give a
Bazaar in connection with the Xmas
tree, Dec. 25 and 26. Lunch will be
served all day Xmas.
Shoes resoled in Is minutes at S.
T. Sorensen's, 312 Nicollet avenue
Sewed soles IS cts, nailed soles so
cts. New up-to-date shoes, all styles,
$3.50.
Rev.sC. S. Schaffer of the Fourth A.
M. E. Episcopal district, delivered a
lecture on Africa Thanksgiving day
before a small audience at St. Peters
church.
Mrs. R. l.. Buttner entertained a
party Of friends at Thanksgiving din
ner. Covers were laid for twelve In
the evening the party was entertained
at progressive whist
When in St. Paul and you wish to
get FIRST GLASS MEALS, like you
used to get at home call on Mrs. Ella
Smith, No. 352 Cedar street. Break
fast from to II a. M; lunch from
IL m. to $3.50 p. NJ; dinner from to
8 p m. Meals to order when desired.
Sunday dinners a speciality Regular
meals Is cents
Messrs. I. O. Modlin and T. H. Green
lishment at 507 Fourth street So.
where they are prepared to do any
thing in their line as funeral directors
and embalmers in the latest up-to-date
style. They have had ten years ex-
perience and hold licenses from two
states. Calls answered promptly day
or night in the Twin Cities.
The funeral Of James Nelson, who
died last Friday morning, took place
from st. Peters church Sunday after
noon. The Order of the K. p had
charge of the funeral. Rev r. E.
Wilson preached the funeral sermon
Mr.. Nelson was a young man of
splendid character, congenial nature.
He had host of friends and leaves q
wife, formerly Miss Mildred Taylor,
and small son to mourn his loss.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
AN OPEN LETTER.

10 Minneapolis, MINI.
Nov. Goth. 1905.
To The Afro-American of the city of
Minneapolis,
w. r. Morris, Chairman
Gentlemen: In memory Of the
past heroic deeds of the men who
composed the union army of the Civil
War, both Afro-American and white,
who stood shoulder to shoulder in de-
Tending their country. G. A. R.
Memorial Hall Committee most respect
fully request your committee repre-
senting the Afro-Americans of this
County, to furnish an oil painting 40
by 60 inches in size, showing the 55th
Mass Afro-American Regiment en-
Of the valorous part the Afro-Ameri-
cans took in suppressing the rebel
lion, and deliver the same to the
Memorial Hall Committee having in
charge the arrangements of the Hall
furnishings, the same to be placed in
the Hall for present and future gen.
erations, thus showing respect and
honor SO properly belonging to that
people.
The Memorial Hall Committee will
make arrangements for the frame so
that it can be procured at reason
able rate
Trusting you will move rapidly in
this enterprise and report within
twenty days to the committee, we
remain,
Sincerely youds.
W. a. Guile, Chairman,
I. A. A. Kelly, Sec. of the
Memorial Hall Committee.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
Popularity of Yiddish.

Yiddish is. an archaic and corrupt
form Of German extensively spoken
by Jews in many countries besides
Germany itself. A saartling instance
of its popularity is fsiVen by a writer
In Jerusalem he met "a worthy man
who denounced me for being unable to
converse with him in Yiddish. You
are no Jew. he protested, for you do
not know the Jewish language am
swered that Hebrew was the Jewish
language and that | was quite willing
to try to speak to him in it. His re-
joinder was: Il have no patience with
this new-fanglei idea Of speaking He
brew ID Jerusalem"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
MILLS LUNCH AND SANDWICH
ROOM.

J. S. Mills, proprietor, 444 Robert
street, between Seventh and Eighth
streets. Open from 900 a. m. to $3.50
a. M. Tel. orders delivered free. TeIe-
phone, n. w. Main 1882 L. This is
the place to get your favorite sand
Wich or a good lunch The best grade
OF coffee is used and the cook knows
how to prepare it, therefore, you are
sure of excellent coffee. An epicure
will find all of the delicacies of the
season here. Soup and stews are al
ways kept on hand and such sand,
wiches as the New York, Pork Ten
derloin. Chicken, st. Paul. Hamburger.
Egg. Denver, Cheese, eSardine. etc..
can be served at any time If you
try this place once you will be salts
fed with the quality, service and price
and you will be sure to call again.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
THE VIRGINIA RESTAURANT.
Ard lunch room, No. 44s jackson St.
Tel. N. w. Main 3466 l.,
6. II. Evans. Prom.

1.i1u 'OIsCI TOofH, NO. A<fS jackson ST..
Tel. N. w. Main 3466 L.,
G. Il. Evans, Prop.
Regular meals Is cents, served from
800 to 7:30 "a. M; IL: 80 to 200 o. m. :
500 to 1880 p. NJ Short orders sery-
ed at all times. Hot bread served for
all regular meals. All kinds of sand
witches served at lunch counter. We
bake our sandwich rolls every day.
Oysters served in all styles. stewed
oysters put up in tin boxes to bel Taken
out Fried oysters put up in boxes to
be taken out. Special 5 cents and 10
cents meals served at lunch counter.
It there is anything special wanted call
us up by phone and if it's in the mar
'ket we will be pleased to fill your
order~if given us before six o'clock, as
markets close at that hour We make
a speciality of cooking Sunday dinners
and after-theatre suppers. Bread and
rolls baked to order for family use.
Pies, cfullers and coffee rolls baked
every day. Tables reserved for ladies.
Open from 500 a. m. to 100 a. m.
Tickets good for 81 meals, worth $3.15
for $3.50. Call to see u.s.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
DARING LOST HIM a JOB.

Did Unnerving Acrobatic Stunts oh
Top of Towering Structures.
A strong-headed "steeplejack' is
completing the job which Elmer
Wakefield began Thursday.
The "steeplejack who is at work.
now is no better as .steepleiack''
than is Wakefield. but he has more re-
gard for the sensibilities of the peo-
pie who crane their necks to watch
him.
Wakefield is the nan VINO did gym
nastic Stunts at the top of the 200
foot smokestack Of the Western
Union building, which he was sent up
TO put fresh coat of paint. on.
He swung about gayly at his dizzy
height. Topped the loop, in his chair
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02

This letter explains itself, Memoir
lal Hall is now in course Of con-
struction in the inner court OF our
magnificent Courthouse and City
Hall. Let us take hold Of this. with
a hearty good will Every man,
woman, boy and girl in Hennepin
County should contribute something
to the securing Of this painting.
Send in your contributions at once.
to VIM. R. Morris, 1920 Metropolitan
Life Bldg, or DR.. r. S.. Brown, 54O1
Century Bldg "A list OF the donors
and the amounts given will be post
ed in the office of VIM. r. Morris
and in the Office of DIR. r. S. Brown.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
ORCHESTRA NOTICE

The Robson & Weir Orchestra
hereby announces that in the future
it will not accept any dance engage
ments Messrs Robson and Weir
frankly admit that they are inexpe-
rienced in playing dance music. There
being vast difference between the
rendering of classical and dance music,
Mr.. Robson does not feel that he will
make a successful director of a dance
orchestra. He will endeavor to
maintain an orchestra which will
render high class music for concerts,
musicals and receptions.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
N. B. MARSHALL.

Carpenter and Builder, 554 Aurora
Avenue.
We have in our midst first class
carpenter and builder in the person Of
Mr.. N. B. Marshall GAP Jackson St.
He will also give prompt attention to
iobbing and general repairing, paint
ing and decorating. Estimates fur
nished upon application. Telephone
N. w. Dale 3S1 J-2. He has so lots
on University avenue for sale on a
cash payment Of $25, and a monthly
payment of $40. Will build houses on
these lots to suit purchasers on month
ly payments. DON'T MISS THIS
OPPORTUNITY.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02

Mr.. Walter Porter, the enterprising
proprietor Of the Peoples Shining Par
lor, No. ia E. 4th street, got a chance
to sell his lease for a good round sum
and has now opened two shining par
lors, one at No. 951ss u. 18th street, and
the other at 1877 E. 9Th street.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
Garrison Centennial,

Persons desiring to secure sugges
tive program for William Lloyd Gar
rlson Centennial Exercises, December
10th, 1905, can secure same without
charge, except for postage, by address
ing Mr.. Hugh M. Browne, Cheney, Pa.
This program has been prepared by
Hon. Archibald H. Grimke, of Boston,
with the help and cooperation of Mr..
Garrison's sons, Messrs. William
Lloyd, Jr. and Francis J. Garrison.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02

person does not perceive his several
srglinesses and no one is frank enough
to point them out to him.
This innovator, opposing hotly the
contention con that mirrors foster vanity,
looks at himself at home nearly all
the time, and continually he urges his
children chi to look at themselves, to
study themselves. and to try daily to
improve in grace.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
TOWLE'S
Cabin
Maple Syrup

Was awarded the GOLD
MEDAL at the Worlds Fair,
St. Louis, 1904, for absolute pur.
ity and richness of flavor.
The Approval of Millions OF
People Confirmed by the
Worlds Greatest Exposition.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
To Whom This Nav Concern,

Should this reach the notice of any
one who knows any relative of w. A.
Spears such person will confer favor
by notifying Pride Of Montana Lodge
No. 4 K. of P. at Helena, Mont. This
lodge holds policy for $500 and would
like to hear from Spears sister.
Yours in F. C. and B.,
L. L. Grissom, c. c.,
8 Main ST.
Jas. II. Howard, X. of r. and S.,
1903 Ninth Ave., Helena, Mont.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
THE ELK EXPRESS CO.
Has Moved to Larger and Better
Quarters,

The Elk Express Co. is growing
and spreading out now that spring is
here. The company has leased the
building on the corner of st. Peter
and Ninth streets, No. 467 st. Peter
for it's office and storage. There has
also been added to the present equip
mcnt one large stake wagon and two
small ones. The company is now pre-
pared to move any one as quickly as
any other firm in the business and at
as low rates. Only competent men
are employed to handle the goods.
G. j. Charleston,
Manager.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02

IN mind that we can do your work
now better and cheaper than when
cold weather sets in and we are
rushed with orders. Time is short SO
DO II NOW.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
A Card of Thanks.

Mrs. James Nelson desires to thank
the many friends who rendered her
SO many liindnesses during the illness
and death of her husband, James Mel
son.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
THE STATE SAVINGS BANK.
Total Deposits, $1,000, 600. 90.

IutdT OepoSIts, $2,4UU,UUU.UU.
The only bank in st. Paul exclusive
ly for savings; receives deposits in
sums of 81 and upwards, and COM
pounds interest semi-annually. Open
Monday evenings from 6 to 8.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
WOULD NOT BE KISSED.

Americans Objection to Oscillation
Astonished Foreigners.
This is the true story Of how a GER
TAIN pianist, who has been amusing
New York with his music and his
manners, got possession of his muf-
Her. He saw it frs the muffier that
became his oWh-on the neck of a
man to whom he had just been intro
5duced.
like your mufier.' he said, by
way OF conversation. ST give you
dollar for your muffer
Extremely fattered, I'm sure; out
l don't care to sell out just at pres
.ent.' replied the American.
Il give you dollar reiterated the
pianist serenely The mufler will be
second hand A dollar is a good
price,
The American pulled the muff1er
from his neck. Accept it with my
compliments, he said, YEARLY.
Keep your money, and be--so good
as to accept the muller
The pianist was overjoyed. Seen
.erous man. he exclaimed with tears
in his voice. 81 kiss you for that"
Spreading out his arms he rushed on
the American
I'll be hanged if you dol" cried the
intended victim, who proceeded to
grasp the piano FOUNDER by the Shout
ders and shake him until his teeth rat
tied.
The musician recovering his breath
as the American was vanishing out
Of the door.
Men of your country are so cold.
SO very cold" he remarked to a by
stander.
Nothing blinds the soul quicker than
winking at sin.
THE ELK EXPRESS co. now has
it's Office corner Ninth and st. Peter
streets.
Have you seen the new magazine,
CHE VOICE OF THE NEGRO?" See
n,.tice elsewhere in this issue.
Gentlemen wishing nice furnished
rooms, with all conveniences, by the
week or month, at reasonable rates,
sho I'D apply at the Benton House, 22S
West Third street. up stairs.
THE NAGEL UNDERTAKING CO.,
VIM. E. Nagel Manager, 20S West
Third street, Telephone, Main 1904
Latest equipments in every line.
Lady assistant when desired.
You ought to see the Knapp Shade
Adjusters," advertised in this issue,
they "fill long felt want" and when
you see them you'll want 'em. Have
Mr.. VIM. J.. Work to call and show
them to YOU A postal card sent him
to P. O. Box 1872, White Bear Lake,
Mimi, will bring him.
The Colonnade Dancing Academy
mad a splendid crowd on last Wed.
nesday evening and all enjoyed them
selves. The splendid music by Prof.
Lafayette Mason and Armant's or.
chestra gave the usual satisfaction
aa-mant's orchestra will be present at
all the assemblies of the Colonnade
Dancing Academy, corner of Univer-
sity and Harrington AYES. Be sure
to attend next Wednesday evening.
Arthur Winstead, principal.
The Colonnade Dancing Academy
made quite an improvement for their
patrons. They have built a skylight
twelve feet long, six feet wide and
eight feet deep. Mr.. Loeffelhol1, pro-
prietor of the building, said that Mr..
Winstead has the finest crowd of So
ciable people he ever saw. The Col
Onnade Dancing School is a regular
summer resort for dancing. All pa
irons are cordially invited to attend
each Wednesday in the week.
Arthur Winstead,
Principal.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02


Madam Nellie Hale wishes to an
nounce that she has secured temporal
ry quarters in Labor Temple, Cor. 4th
St. and Eighth Ave. &c., for the Au-
tumn Leaf Dancing school. Glasses
will meet on Tuesday evenings instead
of Mondays as heretofore, with the ex-
ception Of the Christmas and New
Years soirees, which will be held on
Monday evening, Dec. Is, (Christmas)
and Monday evening, January LIST, 1906,
(New Years night. The re-opening
soiree will be held next Tuesday eve
ming, Dec. 9Th. Regular patrons are
invited.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
THE VALET TAILORING CO.. o.
q

I II Il tAIL = = { AIlIOIllTNII- CU., q,
HOWELL. MGR.
Renovating, cleaning and repairing
Will call for and deliver free of charge.
Monthly contracts $1.00 per month.
Suits pressed while you wait, SOC.
Your patronage solicited. All work
guaranteed. Tel. N. w. Main 1863
L 1856. East 9Th street.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02

Gentlemen wishing nice furnished
rooms, with all conveniences, by the
week or month, at reasonable rates,
sho I'D apply at the Benton House, 22S
West Third street, up stairs.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02

THE NAGEL UNDERTAKING CO.,
VIM. E. Nagel Manager, 2OS West
Third street, Telephone, Main 1904.
Latest equipments in every line.
Lady assistant when desired.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02

Nothing blinds the soul quicker than
winking at sin.
THE ELK EXPRESS co. now has
it's Office corner Ninth and st. Peter
streets. ~
Have you seen the new magazine,
CHE VOICE OF THE NEGRO?' See
n, tice elsewhere in this issue.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02

The Mems Union Club will meet
every Sunday at $3.50 o'clock instead
of at o'clock at st. James A. M. e.
church. You are earnestly invited to
be present. Come early if you would
be benefited.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02

BOARDING. HOUSE. Mrs. Ella
Smith, prop, 1852 Cedar street Break
fast, $50 to 800 a. m. Regular din
ner, 1900 M. to $3.50 p. m. Meals at
other hours to order. Regular dinner
rs cents.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-12-02
Ii it's Hamm's. it's all right

list and teacher. Studio 1872 Bradley
building, Fifth street opposite Court
House. Robison-Weir orchestra for
concerts, musicales and receptions
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-02-25
CHAPTER "

In less than a week l found myself
sole tutor to the Rev. Obadiah Porter's
pupils. Martha was right; Miss Judith
had grown tired of the work, and. seiz-
ing the opportunity of my initiation, re-
linquished it altogether. l now dined in
the parlor, but took the rest of my meals
in the kitchen, where l also spent my
evenings. BY and by Martha called my
attention to a great alteration that had
taken place in her mistress. There was
a worn, anxious look in her face: and
she seldom quilted her own room. Then
we began to notice that Mr.. Rodwers
visits grew more infrequent, and at last
ceased altogether.
One day Mr.. Porter informed me that
he was going to London for few days.
Such an event had never happened in
my memory; it was to me the climax of
all the changes.
"To you, Silas," he said, 81 commit
the care of the precious lambs of my
fold, and you must also give an eye to
household affairs, as my daughters
health is not strong at present. 1t is a
great trust, but you will prove worthy
of it. You are almost like son to me,
Silas."
He paused upon the last words like