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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-12-28


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THE WIDOW
George Ale's laughing success staged by
George Marion's Original Company.
Tue New Year will be delightfully."- inau.
guratcd by "Tne College Widow" who comes
heraldcd by triumphs and conqu"s's every.
where. notably In New York where the mer'
~ record OF the play reached So weeks Geo.
AIDES captivating play 10 written In his
brightest vein aud is unexcellcd in wit and
amusing situations by any Of his numerous
stage offerings.
"1he College Widow" Is fascinating
throughout. strong In Characterization with
a theme happily contriyel and worked out
It Ia rightly called a spontaneous comedy and
is oil good. One Of the greatest novelties OF
the production Is the football scene which
goes with truly American and realistic rush
and vim.
The stage is managed by George Marion
and the company Is one of,he most attract
i've en- tour IS the same seen during the long
Metropolitan run and includes the stage fav'
osites Frances Ring, Ivy Trautman, Gertrude
Quiulan, Louise Forde. Mary McGregor,
Lucy Cahecd, Fay Wheeler, Ethel Hume,
Thomas Me:ghan, George Bryant, Edwin
Holt and others.
Ma,inees-Ne Year Day and Saturday.
Admission o and so cents.
Week Jan. 9Th, Bernard Shaw's brilliant
play YOU NEVER CAN TELL, Arnold
DAILY and hrs famous New York company.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-12-28
MARRIED..
PRYOR-LANTZ


At the U. B. Parsonage, Thurmont. Dc
cember 3lst. at 8 p. m, by Rev G. l. Rider,
Mr. John c. Pryor of Sabi'lasville, to Miss
Bessie n. Lantz, Of Lan,2, Md.
HRRRRE-wHEAT.
On the evening Of Christmas Day aud at
tho home of Mr.. Harry Hetterly short dis.
tance cast Of Thurmont, quite an interesting
matrimonial event was solemnized by the
Rev. G. I. Rider of the U. B. church. The
contracting parties were Mr.. Charles Fcrree
Of York, Pa. and Miss Virginia Wheat OF
Martinsburg, w. Va. As witnesses to the
ceremony were Mr.. Henry Wheat. father Of
the bride. her sister, and other relatives. The
happy pair will make their future home In
the city of York, whittier they will 60 Sat.
urday next.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-12-28
BRIEFLY e. JONES, Agents.
Real Estate Trawsle ~.

ReAl Estate TF10s1e ~.
Marion G Fulmer to Harry N Castle and
wife, real estate in county 800
Jacob p Weller and wife ~ Jacob Gaugh.
real estate 10 county, $50
Mary c Tucker and husband to George N
Whip, real state In county $3.50
Paul Klipp asd wife IN Louisa E Thomas,
real estate 10 county $1,000
Harvey r Lease and wife to J q Cronice,
real estate 10 county $1,000
Martha r Lyon I" Margaret J Mycr, real
estate 10 county $i2o0
Ella G Toulson to Alice Crown, real es.
tate in county so
Robt Ambush ct al tn JOSE phi Ambush.
real estate in county $16
Chas Seldom ct al to Thos Bathey, real Is
tate In county 8 etc
Chas C Waters trustee. 70 Jos A erosion,
real estate In county SO
Laura F Todd and husband 10 Clas A
Runkles. real estate 10 county $9O69
Noah E Cramer 10 Elizabeth Smith, real
estate in county $3.50
Geo Il Dennis trustee to Grover c Bowie,
real estate 10 county $3.50
Geo Win Smith ct al to franklin A Whe.
Ian, real estate 10 county $500
VIM Lee Smith ct nj 10 Franklin A Who.
Ian, real estate in county $4,000
Elizabeth Lewis extr to Jno E T Butler,
real estate IN county
Jno E T Butler to Jas l. Hal,er, rial rs
tate 10 county 1856
Reno 8 Harp trustee tn Jesse w Stair.
real estate In county $500
Braddock Heights Imp Co to WIN L Smith
real estate In county
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-12-28
EVERYTHING IN The Drug line 1T
WATERS PHARMACY.
Order Nisi ON S:a l eS.
No. 1870 Equity.

No. 1870 Equity.
In the Clrcui, Court for Frederick County,
Sitting in Equity.
J. Wesley Crea.er, Assignee OF Mor'gagee
of Carlean NJ. Ldie and Samuel Lldie her
husband,
Petition.
November Term. 1907
In the matter of the Report of Sales filed
the 18th day Of December, 1905.
ORDERED, That on the 9Th day Of an
~ unry, 1906, the Court viii proceed To
nc, upon the Report Of Sales of Real Estate
reported to said Court by J. Wesley Creag'r
assignee OF MORTGAGE. in the abve cause,
and file d therein as aforesaid 10 finally r"tliy
and confirm the same, unless cause TO the
contrary thereof he shown before sail
day; provided copy Of this order he insert.
ed IN some newspaper published in Fre'ler-
lex County, for three successive weeks prior
to said lay.
The Report states the amount Of sales 10
be $4,000
Dated this 18Th day of December 1908.
SAMUEL T. HAFFNEK,
Clerk of the Circuit Court tor Frederick Co.
True Copy;
Test, SAMUEL T. HAFFNER, Clerk.
Cob en,z s. Waters Sol'rs. dec IA AZ
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-12-28
Water Cure for Constipation.

Half pint Of hot water taken half an hour
before breakfast will usually keep the bowels
regular. Harsh catbartics should he avoid
ed When apurgative Is needed, take Cham
berlsin's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
are mild aid gentle 10 their action. For
sale ut Waters Drug Store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-12-28
Wabash nj Piedmont.

Wabash NJ Piedmont.
The Wabash railroad interests has pur'
chased Peavine Park, near Piedmont. Ex-
teps,ve improvements are contemplated In
and around West Virginia Junction in the
next few months A roundhouse, with -
stalls, n accommodate IL Of the largest size
locomotives, which will he In service rs help
urs between West Virginia junction and
Fairfax, will be erected. Space has also been
allotted for new tu,n,able aud an extensive
system Of sideiracks.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-12-28
King Of All Cough Medicines.

Mr.. E. G. Gaze, a mail carrier of Can.
ton Center. ,)onn., who has been in the
U. 8 Service about sixteen years, says:
I'VE have triad many cough medicines
for Group. but Chamberlains Cough
Remedy is king of all and one to be re.
lied upon every time. We also find it
the best remedy for coughs and colds.
giving certain results and leaving no
bad after eftects.' For sale 1t Waters
Drug Store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-12-28
Marriage Licellses.


.Tno P White and Elsie NJ Dixon, both OF
I.icksvillc
Jns " Ambush and Hannah Mailman, lnth
OF AdansiOwu
r Wellington Day. Baltimore, and Mary
E Nikirk, Mnnrovia
Brnden Bird aud Lovenia Cooper. both Of
Brunswick
Daur ? Smith and Daisy F Shawn, both
Of Limekiln
Chas II Ohare and Grace NJ Mniu. both Of
Frederick
Roscoe NJ King and Coral A Spurrier,
both OF townsville
Chas W Ferrec and Minnie V Wheat, both
Of York. Pa
Jacob = Gcessinger Frederick, and Mar,
e Harshman, Myersyille
Chas F Wise snd Florence A Kciauvcr,
both of Midiletawn
Car, oil F Null. Buckeystown, aud Lille r
Trundle. FtAgryil!e
Benz J Davis. Baltimore. and Adah l. Pr.
tiers, Montgomery Co
Ar,ie A Wolfe and Elsie NJ Wolfe, both
of 3arthalOw
Jno v Cromwell and Rachail Thompson,
both colorcf OF Centerville
Stanly W Dusing and Blanche F Green,
both Of Myersville
VIM c Shoemaker, Walkersvile, and Sadie
Harper, Hansonville
Thos & Luinlau shd Rhoda NJ Berry, both
of Brunswick
Rutherford B H Mohler and Leona Myers
both Of Frederick
WIN 7 Mort, Logs, and Dona G Welly.
Frederick
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-12-28
Praise Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

TAlSC VI OuumUCu ioln SVuSu ISt'uOuy
There is no other medicine manufact-
ured that has received 60 much praise
and so many expressions Of gratitude as
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. 1t is
effective. and prompt relief follows its
use. Grateful parents everywhere do
not hesitate to testify to it's merits tor
The beueft of others. It IS o certain
cure for Group and will prevent the at.
tack if given at the first appearance Of
the disease. 1t is especially adapted to
children as it is pleasant to take and
contains nothing injurious. Mr.. E. A.
Humphreys, we'll known resident anu
clerk in the store Of Mr.. E, Lock, of Al.
ice, Cape Colony, South Africa. says:
II have used Chamberlaln's Cough
Remedy to ward off Group and colds in
my family. found it to be verv sat
isfactory aud it gives me pleasure to
recommend it," For sale at Waters
Drug Store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-12-28
Local correspondence.

Mrs. Annie Winebrennsr has gone to
Gettysburg, where with the families Of her
son Thos. Wiuebrenner. and her daughter
Mrs. Chss. Kitzmiller. she will spend the
holiday seasons As representation of large
relationship residing hereabouts.
During the Holiday vacation tho Misses
Florence and Clara DeNuth will be with
home folk In the vacinitY of Rockville.
Montgomery County.
On Friday last our esteemed young friend
and former resident, Albert Rife, esq. landed
here from bis far away western home Salt
Lake City, and will spend an indefinite time
at the homes Of his Uncles Daniel, Frank,
and John A. Roddy, and his aunts. the
Misses Mary and Cath crime Roddy, Mrs.
Henry EckenrOde and Mrs. Vincent Sebold.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-12-28
No Opium In Chamberlain Cough
Remedy

There is not the least danger in ei..
, ing CHI mberlain's Cough Remedy to
small. children as 1t contains no opium
or ether harmful drug. 1t has an es-
tabliahed reputation of more than thirty
cough. pleasant
TO- 4 sale at
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-12-28

Step that Cough.
Get 4 hottie Of Dr.. Waters White Pine
Cough Syrup and take it for that cough.
rb4tf Waters Pharmacy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-12-28

Cor.i's Graud opera Housc.
Week Jan. Is. happy New Year Henry
W. Savage presents the merry football COM
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-12-28

Group, Coughs. Colds, Wnoopine Cough
ETC., have no terrors for children or adul's
who evacuate the bowels with Kennedy 5
Laxative Honey and Tar. This remedy ex:
pels all cold from the system aud strengthens
the throat, lungs and bronchial tubes. TIL.
ORR giual Laxative Cough Syrup and Liquid
Cold Cure. Sold by DR.. James X, Walcrs
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-12-28

scytbe sword. naked heart. eye aud the ietter
q, are familiar to us. These teach no
profound lesson. Just ~ the Jewish symbols
p.,inted st. John TO the Master, so the sym
hols OF Masonry, II we are wise, will lead us
70 Christ. How are We to have the inno-
cence typided by the lamb skin except we
put on Christ, the Righteousness Of God!
How shall we be diverted Of all the vices
,nd superfuities Of life, and fitted % living
stones tor that spiritual building, that house
not made with hands, eternal IN the heavens"
unless we submit ourselves to the Supreme
Architect of the Universe as the rough ash
,cr yields to the hand of the workman With
out standard how can we know that We
IRE walking uprightly In Our several sta
,:ons 10 life before God and man, sq'iaring
.ur lives BY the square Of yirtue!" Why
should We remember that I'VE arc travelling
N level of time to that undiscovered coun
try from whose bourne NO traveller returns
Unless We have One, who has gone TO pr =
pare place for uss The anchor 10 an EN-
plem of we'll grounded hope, but there is
no hope outside Of Christ. The ark symbO'
ICES well spent life, but NO life 10 we'll
.pent that 10 lived In rebellion against God.
the hodr glass, the scythe. the open grave
,emind us of the shortuess Of life and 3D.
,non,sh rs to prepare for that immortality
typined by the sprig Of Acacia. But how
prepare! ls Il sufficient TO keep the rules Of
.,ur order! Or shall We have done oil, IT, In
addition, we join some Christian Church!
Win these bring pardon from Gods Cap
these cleanse from SIM
Nor bleeding bird. nor bleeding heast.
Nor hyssop branch, nor sprinkling priest,
Nor running bronx. nor flood, nor sea,
Can wash the dismal stain awav.
Jesus. thy blood, thy blood alone,
Hath power sufficient to atone
Thy blood can make Us white M snow;
No Jewish types c.'uld clesuse us CO."
We read In the book OF Judges that 10 the
war between Gilead and Ephra'm that "the
Gilesdi,cs took the passages Of Jordon be.
fore the E.hraimites; and Il Was 20, that
when those Ephra:mites which were escsp.
ed said, let me 60 over, that the men Of III.
lead said uuto him, Art thou an Ephrsimitei
II he sa,d. nay, then said they unto him "a,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23
TEMPERANCE ITEMS.

There are $4,000 liquor shops in
Paris.
Princeton theological seminary is
arranging to stop the sale OF beer IN
the Princeton inn.
On the opening night OF a temper
ance crusade in Melbourne, Australia
Father Hays secured the pledges OF
1920 people.
The city Of johannesburg, South
Africa, prohibits advertisements re-
garding liquor and gambling on a
penalty of $l2 or two months impris-
onment. This law is enforced.
1t has been found that out of every
100 alcoholics attacked by pneumonia
20 die. while out OF every 100 non,
alcoholics so attacked only % die.
DR.. Michels says: Fifty grains Of
opium to every man, woman and child
Is consumed in the United States an.
nually. In China but q grains to
every man, woman and child, and in
Europe, South and Central America,
12 grains"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23
ChrI.tma.In Rome

A characteristics sight which precedes
a Roman Christmas is the so called
cottio. or sale or fish by auction. which
Is held at San Tcodoro, near the forum,
IN the small hours OF the morning, and
every year attracts large crowds OF
buyers and sightseers- IL Is n sight
worth seeing. the vast circular market
literally packed with row upon row Of
baskets. in which the scaly fry are
carefully arranged. the light glancing
or their many colored scales In a
thousand prismatic reflections, while
the owner or each stall shouts at the
top Of his voice and the merry crowd
goes round laughing and bargaining
and trying 10 cheaper the fish, for at
Christmastlde il often reaches fabulous
prices, and one is reminded OF the ex-
travagance Of the ancient Romans, one
or whom is said 10 have paid 10000
sesterces for single gray mullet.-
London Mail.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23

VIII your"
The girl drew a long breath.
1T amt charityT' she asked doubt.
fully.
mot to you nor to Tommy" aniu sr
ed Miss Stanhope joyously, but 1t will
be TO me-
"For Tommy's sake" murmured the
girl assentingly.
"For Toms sake" echoed Miss STAN
hope tenderly.
The unbending footman was still
more Disguised when he was directed
20 make another round of the stores,
and his bearing was absolutely frigid
when he was required to carry a most
unbecoming load of bundles up the
stairs to the little home on Durham
street. That the indlgnity OF a good
sized tree was laid upon him also re-
quired the concentration OF all his
thoughts upon the generous wages
Miss StanhOpe paid to enable him to
endure the present situation.
Il keep house for father and Tom
N.Y." whispered Maggie. leading the
way. ''Tommy's in the kitchen. / left
him there in the big chair cause it's
warmer. Wen take all these things in
here"-opening the door of a neat sit
ting room-"and when we get the tree
fixed III push him in in the chair"
Surely never before was a tree so
quickly made 10 blossom and bring
forth fruit, and IL was a true tree.
with gifts on every side.
Maggie surveyed il with joyful pride,
her thin face losing its careworn look
and becoming almost childlike with
the flush of happy excitement
Miss Stanhope," she whispered posi-
lively. prayers are answered. know
1t now"
Always, in the way he thinks best"
answered Miss Stanhope earnestly,
adding in her heart, Lord, 1 believe
help thou mine unbelief!"
IN bring Tommy in now" Mag
gle said. and went softly out to the
kitchen.
She returned almost Immediately.
Ellis boss is therer' she exclaimed
eXcitedly. He got back yesterday.
Amt he awfully good to come so soon
TO see Tommy? Tommy looks better
already, The boss II push him in"
They both turned toward the door
as it was opened, and "a big armchair
with the sick boy in IL was pushed
carefully over the threshold.
Miss Stanhope gave one look at the
tan man behind the chair and started
forward.
This is Tommy's boss" began Mag
gle. mindful OF her duties as hostess
but the greeting OF her two guests quite
disconnected her, for Tommy's boss
caught the aristocratic Miss Stauhope
In close embrace. while Miss Stan
hope cried peniteutly. "Oh. Tom, Tom,
/ have been SO sorry, and have want
ed you sor'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23
LONG RACE WITH A GHOST
Bradley, Ill, Man Tells Of Spookish
Contest Which Takes Place
Late at Night.

Kankakee, MA Bradley man tells
OF a thrilling experience with a ghost
as he was returning nome late at night
recently. He was walking up the iii
nois Central tracks from Kankakee
when he first noticed a weiru figure iD
white closely following him. lie grad
ually increased his pace, but the white
specter seemed possessed Of q good
pair OF walking sticks, and increased
his gait TO correspond.
The Bradley man being late and wish
ing 10 get home before his wife missed
him, broke into a run, but on glancine
behind saw the ghost without the least
effort keeping the distance just the
same. Up through Broadway the two
went at breakneck speed. The man
started TO leap the water works ditch.
missed his footing and fell headlong.
He got up and sat on the oppose side
of the ditch. but there was the ghost
facing him. The Bradley man drew a
deep breath. The ghost looked him di-
rectly in the face and said: That
was mighty good race we had. wasn't
81, mistsr?" 'Y-y-yes," replied the man
from Bradley. and we're going TO
h-have another as soon as 1 get my
b-b-breath."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23
WHY HE QUIT.
How the Professional Man Obtained
Vision of Himself If He
Continued to Drink.


A professional gentleman, wEo was
accustomed to take his morning glass,
stepped into saloon, and going up
10 the bar called for whisky. A seedy
individual stepped up to him aud
said:
Il say. squire, can't lou ask an un.
fortunate fellow to join your"
He was annoyed by the mans IA
miliarity, and roughly told him:
Il am not in the habit Of drinking
with tramps"
The tramp replied.
you need not be so cranky and
high-minded. my friend venture to
say that I am OF just as good a fam.
lily as you are. have just as GOOD an
education. and before / took to drink
was just as respectable as YOU are.
What is more / always knew how
TO act the gentleman. Take my word
for IL, you stick 20 John Barleycorn
and he will bring you TO just the
same place am"
Struck with his words. the gentle
man set down his glass and turned TO
look at him. His eyes were bloodshot,
his face bloated, his boots mismated,
his clothing filthy. Then was II
drinking that made you like this?"
''Yes it was. and it will bring you
TO the same IL you stick to &C."
Picking up his untouched glass, he
poured the contents upon the door and
said:
Then it's time I quit" and left the
saloon never 10 enter II agafn.-Class-
mate.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23

Waco, in barren and ugly district.
Her soul revolted. and as she brood
ed over her wrongs, there grew in No.
1855 mind a bold and daring project
She was nervous and captious. Fire
man Jim, ali unconscious of the fires
already raging in her iron bosom. piled
in fuel for the afternoon run. He and
the engineer went out for dinner.
What happened during the next 10
minutes none can say with certainty.
The railroad yards we're deserted. no
one was seen TO go or come. But at
precisely 1915. with a shrek Of rage
like maniac's defiance, a big black
engine dashed out Of the yards and at
top speed fed toward the suspension
bridge over the Brazos river, which
connects East Waco with the flourish
ing town Of Waco.
A stupid but wellmeaning engine,
seeing suicide in No. 1855 mein, barred
her path She hurled II aside a
crushed and broken mass. An out
house verged upon her hayward
course. She paused long enough 20
demolish It. In another instant she
was laundering across the bridge still
shrieking like a demon.
Once across, she slid over the tracks,
through the heart OF the city. The rail
road is unEuarded; electric cars and
vehicles cross South Fourth street at
will. Yet in town Of $4,000, With a
trafic commensurate 10 its size. the
mad engine harmed neither carriage
nor pedestrian.
Straight TO the station OF the Mis-
souri,, Kansas & Texas. and, flushed
with triumph. her painting sides alb
solutely unscathed. she drew up amid
a group OF engines that had just re-
ported for duty.
All sorts Of explanations have been
offered. Some suggest that mis-
chievous boy may have crept in and
turned on No. 1855 steam. but Fire
man Jim says it's the critters spirit
just kickin' the insides out OF her"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23
wonderfuI Indian Runuer..

An Indian has been known to carry a
letter from Guazapares to chihuahua
and back again In five days, the dis
lance being nearly 800 miles. IN some
parts where the Tarahumaris serve the
Mexicans they are used to run In the
Wild horses, driving them into the cor
raj 1t may take them two or three
days to do II, sleeping at night and Iiv-
Ing en- little pInole They bring in
the horses thoroughly exhausted. while
they themselves are stilI fresh. They
VIII outrun any horse II you give them
time enough. They will pursue deer
In the snow or with dogs, in the rain.
for days and days. until at last the AMI
NAL Is cornered and shot with arrows
or falls an easy prey from sheer ex-
haustion, Its hoofs dropping OF.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23
The Origin OF santa Clans.

Santa Claus is Of German origin.
This is true IL only because that is the
German name for 81. Nicholas That
he is an old man is because I'm the an
Client pagan feasts I'm celebration OF
the decay OF the old year and the birth
OF the new an old man played the prin-
cipal part. Among the Greeks and Ro-
mans it was Saturn. the father OF all
the gods. and among the Norsemen IT
was Thor, who was long bearded and
white haired. That the saint is St
Nicholas is due 10 the fact that that
venerable personage's feast day was
celebrated at about that period. St
Nicholas was a bishop Of Myra, who
hourished early In the fourth century.
He Is the patron saint OF children and
schoolboys, and hence IL was natural
that he should be a part OF n celebra-
ton when the children received gifts
and when they were allowed 10 be
'heard as well as seen."-New York
Mail and Express.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23

copyright. 1904 by Ohio b. senga1
a MOST wonderful and gorgeous
"a Christmas tree stood in the
IA window Of the great store OF
Warden & Joyce. All day a
constantly changing throng OF small
admirers exclaimed at its magnificence
and registered extravagant wishes be-
fore il.
Children richly clad and full OF joy
Gus anticipatons. children In comfort
less rags, who knew Christmas only by
the sight Of the happiness Of others.
stood side by side and gazed with long
ing eyes at the bewildering array of
costly gifts and brilliant decorations.
A small girl OF twelve or fourteen,
with face unnaturally old and sharp,
unsmiling eyes. critically examined the
tree in silence. Up and down. from
side TO side, her keen gaze wandered.
Il bet it's empty at the back" she
finally muttered.
Poor childi Her brief experience had
already taught her the unreality and
falsity OF many gllttering things. She
stepped quickly into the vestibule where
she could see that part OF the tree away
from the window. A sudden Joy flashed
into her face.
Its true-that tree is true" she
whispered eagerly. 'Tho back is as
good as tho front"
She hesitated an instant and then
raised her clasped hands beseechlngly.
God" she cried, ''send me tree for
Tommy
Her intense longing made her voice
sharply imperative. and the first word
struck harshly on the ear Of richly
dressed young lady who was passing
close 10 her.
you mustn't swear. childv' she ex-
claimed hurriedly.
- wasn't swearing" the girl an
swered calmly, without resentment 81
was praying for tree for Tommy"
An elegant carriage waited at the
curb, and as the young lady stepped TO