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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21
NOT so UNCOMFORTABLE.
Sunday Night Hottest of Season at
PortIand-Somewha Cooler Monday.

Portland, Me-. Aug. 20.-The tenn
perature last night was the highest Of
any night this summer, according to
the local weather bureau observations.
The thermometer did not register be-
low r. The temperature at 1890
o'clock this forenoon was So. but the
heat was lessened by the humidity
which west wind kept down to 20
up to that hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21
Portland Man a S. Of v. Candidate.

Peoria. Ill. Aug e.-For the first time
in years fight is on in convention for
the commandership of the National Sons
of Veterans The convention met here
today in 18th annual session. Three can
didates are in the field. Arthur NJ Soule
Of Portland Me; James b. Adams of At
lantic City. n J., and +. +. Schoening
of St Louis, Mo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21
MIR. Gompers speaks at Rumford Falls

Rumford Falls, Me. Aug. @.-President
Samuel Gompers of the American FEEDER
alton of Labor continued here tonight an
effort to defeat Congressman Charles F.
I.ittlefcld's return TO Congress. lie adj
dressed a rally which 'was largely at
tended and spoke practically as at Lew
iston Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21
Decree Cooler at Canqor.

Bangor, Me, Aug. 20.-Thc tempera-
ture here at noon today was &c de-
grees, one degree lower than AT noon
on Sunday. which WAS the hottest day
of the year. up to dat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Mrs. Daniel SpeirS of Newburg, ~
Y, and her daughter. Miss Anna. VINO
have been visiting friends in Gardlher
and other Maine places, left yesterday
for stay at Isle of Springs before re-
turning to their home. al D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

The diver who has been clearing oD-
structions from the river bottom near
the Eastern Steamship Co. wharf. has
finished his work there and is now en-
gagged in repairing the water pipe tna'
crosses the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21
HIGHEST IN YEARS.
Mercury Climbs to 1872 in the Sun at
Biddeford-No Proetrations.

Biddeford, Me. Aug. Gothic mer-
curry here today went to ~ in the
sun, the highest known in many years.
No prostrations We're reported how
ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Abram Savage, who suffered slight
shock to his left side Saturday. was
reported to be much improved yester-
day and it is expected that he will fui-
" recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

At the regular meeting of the Ameri-
can Benefit Lodge Thursday evening
Pie social will be held and each lady
Is requested to bring pie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Miss Zetta Nudd left yesterday for
visit with friends in Lewiston before
returning to the Normal School at
Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Inc funeral Of The late John w. Reed
VIII be held at o'clock this afternoon
from the home on the Brunswick road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Jr. and Mrs. William Knight, who
nave been visiting Mr.. Knights formo'
home in Pittston. returned yesterday 20
Hartford, CT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Miss Nathan Coombs, who has been
visiting at the home of Ernest L.
Parshley, returned yesterday to West
brook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Miss Alice Goodwin arrived from
Boston last evening for visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Goodwin,
in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Miss Annie Wood returned YESTERDAY
10 her home in Lewiston, after a short
stay with Randolph friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21
ITS Merit IS PROVED
RECORD OF A GREAT MEDICINE
A Prominent Cincinnati Woman Tells
How Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg etable
Compound Completely Cured Her.

The great good Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is doing among
the women of America Is attracting
the attention Of many of our leading
scientists. and thinking people gener.
ally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Aire. George Day. who has been visit.
ing ne? former home in this city. re-
turned last evening to Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Miss Grace Hey5ey. who has been
guest OF Gardiner friends for some
tlme, left yesterday for her home III
Cambridgeport, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Edgar W. Larrabee and family Of
Lowell, Mass, are guests of Mr.. La.
rabee's father, Judge James A. LARA.
bee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Miss Jennie Greeley returned ycster
day to her home in South Portland, af-
ter passing a few days with Gardiner
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Grover and son
Ernest. who has been visiting relatives
IN this vicinity, left yesterday for their
home in Newton, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Mrs. III. p. Thompson OF Illinois. ana
Mrs. Farrar of Somervile. Mass. are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs Charles s.
Whitney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Mrs. NJ. A. Gogin. who has been Wis
lting her son Russell Gogin. left on the
boat yesterday for her home in Phila-
delphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Getchell, who
nave been visiting relatives here. re-
turned yesterday to their home in
Springfield, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

MISS Bertha Hawkes., who has been
passing several days with Gardner
friends. left yesterday for her home in
Portsmouth, N. Fl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Miss Florence Bracket, who has beea
visiting friends in Randolph. left yes.
terd2y for her home i'll Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

MISS Alice Gage arrived from Boston
yesterday and Will pass two weeks
with friends here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Miss Harriet Gorham of Lowell.
Mass, arrived on the boat yesterday
morning and went to Litchfield for
visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Ernest w. bearing ana Miss Shar.
man nave returned to Boston after a
visit with Mr.. bearings parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hills, who have
heth visiting friends here returned
yesterday 70 their home in Houlton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Miss Mabei Tarr returned yesterday
I" her home in Richmond. after Wilt
here With Miss Sarah Iewett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

The schooners Thomas w. H. Whit.
and Emma S. Briggs are here with
cargoes Of coal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Mrs. A. c. Stilphen and daughter 9,
Farnihgdale left yesterday for a "a.
Jorn at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Cunningham re.
turned to New York yesterday. after
visiting j. f. Cunningham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

From the press of the celebrated
Wynken de Worde the first book con-
tanning musical characters was issue ID
in 1885
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Mrs. Henry Beckwith and little %,
are visiting his former home in Cara, NJ
ner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Cars will leave Island park for Car.
diner tonight at the close OF the ia
alter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

MISS KITTY o'Donnell Of Dorchester
Mass, is visiting Mrs Thos. Mccn
gin. ou'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Miss Carrie Martin left SUNDAY
Fairview, N. Fl. los
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Miss Frances Towle has returrs,
from brief visit with friends in pa"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Mrs. George Merry has ra,r,..,
from visit in Boston. 'el
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Mrs. a. ]. Libby and Scott Lihbv u.
gone to New York. 'N's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Miss Carrie Stone left YESTERDAY :.
q visit at the Islands. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21
Another Shock Monday Evening.

Santiago, chile. Aug. 2o-t7.41 T. Nj
Another slight shock of earthquake was
experienced a few moments ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

DIR. Cobb went to Southport yes,..
day. 'es'eF.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

Hartford. Conn. Aug. 20.-,nSuraEca
companies having their home offices i'll
this state, "" 40; losers ~ Til" EARTH
quakca in cnii" Us tCnc have written
risks there" Officials If Connecticut
companifs say that most Of the British
companies carrying risks in South
America hive clauses i'll their policies
relating directly to loss hy Garth
luallcS, to,al exemption being the rule.
New Work. Aug. GA report reach
I'd THIS cfty today thar the South Am
crican carthquaii" destroyed the island
Of Juan Fernandez, of the Chilean
coast. It belonged to chile ami on it
was Il rcaaI prison ana Il fort. This
is the island made famous br Daniel
y" 20" as the scene Of the adventures
Of Robinson Crusoc.'
New York, Aug. 20.-W. r. Grace 6,
Co, If this City. received Il message
from their ~, hts in Valparaiso today.
saying that the center Of tho Garth
quake disturbance was in Valparaiso
and tn" Aconc14ua valley and that
business in Valparaiso has been aus-
pended for two weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-21

A. f. Berry has gone to New W.,
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-13
Farmen. MrluaI paY, go Loss.

On December sth w. z Baird sec
rstary Of she Farmers Mutual Fire
Insurance Company, paid !. NJ.
KeeveFs for The loss OF his barn
which was destroyed by are October
18th last. Mr. Keever states tina,
he Is highly pleased with the pfompi
payment oi his less as j slll enable
him 20 getuild =, once. This IS the
lrss loss sustained by this company
aince It's oigaaizaiion Ia February.
1904, ard the oilcers were greatly
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-13

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT

To the Stuc kholdcfs of The Ncz fcreo County
Fair q Racing Association:
Notice is herety given at a meeting Of the
dlreciort 81 the said association helu on the
Sih DAY Of Decent hcr. fipa an ssment of 81 60
rcr share waslevlef upun the capital sto X OF
the corporation. paF q bit TO the secretary ofthe
said corporation At mis- oiflce in Neapercc.
county ol Nogperce aud state ol Idaho ON or
before iannl ~ the 18th, 1907. Any stock upon
which this assessment remains unpaid on the
18th ,iav ni January 1907. will be Delinquent
ard will ho advertised Tor sale 80 public auction
and unless payment Is ma1e before. VIII b.,
sold on the MIDDAY of February, 1907. 10 pay the
dolinquenf assessment, togeiher with the cosis
OF advertising and expense oi sale.
~. NiIcHsLL. Secretary.
Nczperce, Idaho.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-13

The following real estate sales
are reported by w. z. Larson: w
H. Hammond TO Jasper n Jolly
100 acres on the North Fork, con.
sideraiion 100000. Lauby Bros.
10 c. Il. Brooke Nezperce Roller
Feed Mil, consideration S5200.00.
Jasper n. Jolly residence in east
Nezperce 10 W. II. Hammond. con-
sidcration $1,000 90. c. H. Brooke
10 Lauby Bros. 100 acres land south
west Nezperce, consideration $4,000.
Col. Judson Spoiford, general
manager, and w. P. Wood, chief
engineer. Of the Lewiston & South
eastern Electric Railway Company.
arrived in Nezperce Friday from
their camp near Ferdinand and spent
several days in this vicinity. They
are reticent as TO the object Of their
visit here, but il is thought it was
to attend 10 some detail work relative
10 the rights of way necessary to
the closing Of negotiations with
Eurlbut & Company. Of New York,
who are financing the road.
W. z. Coble, the popular young
electrician, who is foreman for the
Nezperce Water Power Co.. was
married yesterday 10 Miss Marie
Roberts. the charming young lady
Who has presided at the Nezperce
Switchboard Of the Pacific States
Telephone & Telegraph Co. for
several months, at the residence of
the brides sister. Mrs. WiIbert Ken
nedy, at Juliaetta. The happy coup
le are expected to returned Saturday
to Nezperce where they will make
their future home. The Herald ex-
tends congratulations.
The most remarkable chemical dis
covery Of recent years is that with
the use OF liquid air water will boil
on a cake of ice. The full extent Of
the heating possibilities of liquids
has not yet been demonstrated, but
from some cause or another the re-
cent cold weather has heated the
sporting blood Of one Of our prom
inent merchants 10 the extent that
he "coughed up" $4,000 of his
hard earned money for a fine bird
dog which arrived from Spokane
Tuesday and recognizes c. W. Felt
as her master.
From the dispatches it is learned
that Mrs. A. NJ. Lewis, mother Of
DR.. ]. II. Lewis. of this city, was
hurt about the face and badly bruised
as the result of an accident in Salem,
Oregon, a few days ago. She was
driving leisurely through the city
with her new and handsome single
rig, accompanied by her ll-year-
old son, George, when a man, ap-
intoxicated and driving at
4 rapid gait, ran into her rig, throw
ng the lady and child into the street
and tearing the buggy and harness
practically to pieces. Fortunately |
he boy was not hurt and the mother
S doing nicely under treatment.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-13

For a handsome line Of holiday
goods goto 1. r. Gorreil & Co.
<. Hummer. Of the International
Harvester Company. IS in the city.
w. J. Ramey returned yesterday
from Lewiston where be spent few
days on business.
io-inch wood wanted al Miss
Whitney s millinery parlor. one door
south OF Felt's store.
Drs. Elizabe Norris and little
boy departed Tuesday for Spokane
foT visi, with friends.
II you want 70 know how TO get 50
pounds Of cane sugar for Si.00 read
L. Z. Correil & Co.'S ad.
Otto Huesner. manager AZ the
tramway for the Ketlenbach Co., f,
Lid. was q Nezperce visitor yester-
day.
Charles Ramey returned yester-
day from Shoshonr county where be
has been estimating tract OF timber
on the 81. Joseph river.
Mrs. Dollarhide is quite sick al
the home Of her parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. S;ellmon. seven miles
vest Of Nezperce. DR.. ]. Lee Kelly
Is in attendance.
FoR SALE OR TRADE-A modern
residence in Spokane. VIII trade
for so acres OF land or sell and take
part In cattle or horses, or NezPerce
property. w. Z. Larson.
Bills are out advertising public
sale on the farm Of c. II Brooke
about FIVE miles southwest OF Nez-
perez on Tuesday, December 18th.
The list includes horses, cattle, hogs,
farm implements, etc.
Abe Hudson, S. Stanton and Nick
Schlater we're Nezperce visitors from
Russell Monday. Mr.. Hudson will
leave with his family next week for
Milton, Ore. where they viii spend
the winter with relatives.
Divine services at the Fair View
schoolhouse next Sunday morning
at II o'clock and at the Evergreen
church Sunday the 25rd al ! O'Clock.
Both services will be conducted in
the English language. You are cor
ally invited. .Reece, Lutheran
pastor.
Constable John A. Baton returned
yesterday from Lewiston where be
took christian Kuhn under a charge
Of insanity. Mr.. Kuhn has resided
on a farm southwest of Ilo for several
years. His preliminary examina-
ton was held before Judge Hanlon
Monday and the trial is set for today.
w. G. McLennan left Monday for
Spokane to purchase an electric forge
and other equipment for his rev
blacksmith shop in Nezperce. This
will be the only exclusive shoeing
shop on the Nesperce prairie and one 1
of the bes, equipped in the northwest.
Sam Dcnwiddie. Harry Billow,
Ing Rood and Jim Davis have re-
turned from the Salmon river country
above Pollock where they spent two
weeks hunting. They killed eigh,
deer and report having seen abou,
fifty more. They we're horseback
and each had pack horse.
r. II. Wallace reports the follow
ne real estate sales this week
W. A. Shumaker l60.acre ranch
our miles southwest of Nezperce to
" L. Mas,erson, consideration
100; w J. Ramey so acres seven
niles north Of Nezperce to P. w.
Mitchell, consideration Si.00.
+. J. Englehorn, who has been in
Alaska for several months, arrived
n Nezperce Sunday accompanied by
lis wife and children, who have been
,isiling with Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
shumaker in Buckley, Washington,
or month. Mr.. Englehorn is
OF an electric plant
II Nome TO which place he will return
,fter a few weeks visit with bis
'anily and friends here.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-13

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting OF the stockholders
Of the Nezperce Cooperative Tele-
phone company will be held at Mohler
Ida, January S, 1907, at 10 o'clock
a. m. to elect FIVE directors for said
company and to transact such other
business as may come before themeet-
ing. P w. MITCHELL, President.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-13

pleased with the prompt response Of
is members when called upon for
the assessment 20 pay NJ. Keey-
erS' loss. The company is IN a
sound financial condition having
membership of 2zs which is stead
ily increasing.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-13

Big dance at Dublin Xmas night.
Harry Trous's little boy is re-
ported sick.
The little girl OF J J. Monroe is
on the sick list this week.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-04-20

CHAPl Elk IN.
~ UR regular work at the Office
inst at that time happened to
~ be unusually heavy and try
ing. The Brown injunction
suit, while hot greatly attracting pub
lie attention, involved points of such
nicely and affected interests so wide
spread that the whole bar Of New
York was watching it. The Iiun sub
stitution case was more spectacular
and appealed to the press with peculiar
force, since one of the principal vic
tins had been the eldest son Of Pres
ton McLandberg, the veteran manag-
ing editor Of the Record. and the bring
ing of tho suit impugned the honor OF
his family. But 1t Is still too fresh In
tho public mind to need reorganization
here, even were it connected with this
story. The incessant strain told upon
both our partners and even upon me,
so that I returned to my rooms after
dinner one evening determined to go
early to bed. But 1 had scarcely
donned my house coat. settled in my
chair and got my pipe to going when
there came tap Mt the door.
Come in." l called, thinking it was
Mrs. Fitch, my landlady, and too weary
to get up.
But it was not Mrs. FItch's pale
countenance, with its crown of gray
hair. which appeared in the doorway;
It was rotund and exceedingly ford
visage.
you will pardon me, sir" began q
resonant voice. which I instantly re-
membered, even before the short,
square figure stepped over the thresh-
old into the full light. but l have
Just discovered that I have no match
with which to ignite my gas. If
might from you borrow one
"Help yourself" said, and held out
to him my case. which was lying on
the table at my elbow.
you are very good" he said, and
then, as he stepped forward snd saw
me more distinctly. he uttered a little
exclamation Of surprise. "Ah, 1t b
Mistair'-
Lester" I added, seeing that he hesi-
tated.
1T is a great pleasure" he was say
ing as he took the matches; a great
good fortune which brought me to this
house. So lonely one grows Mt times
and then, greatly desire some ad.
vice. If you would have the LEISURE
Certainly" and waved toward q
| chair. "Sit down"
I'm one moment" he said. "You
will pardon me-" and he disappeared
through the doorway.
He was back almost at once with q
handful Of cigarettes, which he placed
on the table Then he drew up q chair
With a little deprecatory gesture HI
used one of my matches to light q
cigarette.
1T was truly for the gas" he said
catching my smile, land the gas fol
the cigarettew
There was something fascinating
about the man-an mir of good humor
Of comradeship, Of strength Of pur
pose. My eyes were caught by hi
stodgy, nervous hands as he held thu
match to his cigarette. Then theJ
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-04-20

best cigarette had ever smoked. "You
comprehend French no."
Not we'll enough to enjoy It," said.
Il am sorry. believe y0u would
Ike this book which | am reading"
and he pulled II somewhat tattered
volume from his pocket. Il lave read
it, oh, YER many times. as well as all
the others. though this. of course. Is
the MASTERPIECE
lie held it 50 that ! could see the
title. 1t WAS "Monsieur Lec"l"
Il have read it In English | said.
And did you not like ii yes? | am
YER fond of stories Of detection. That
fair If Mess-Mees-ah, l have forgot
ten, Your names are SO difficult for
me-"
Miss HOlladay," said.
"Ah, yes. And has that mystery
ever arrived at a solution?'
NO" I said Unfortunately We
haven't any NJ. LecoQs on our detective
force"
"Ah. no." he smiled. "And the young
lady-in her 1 conceived great inter
est, even though I did not see her.
How is sheT'
1.-The shock was a little too much for
her." l said. "Shes gone out to her
country place to rest. She'll soon be
all right again. hope"
He had taken third cigarette and
was lighting 1t carelessly with his face
half turned away from me. I noticed
how flushed his neck was.
"Oh, undoubtedly" he agreed after q
moment; "at least l should be most
sad to 'think otherwise But 1t Is late;
I perceive that you are weary: thank
you for your kindness"
mot at ALL" I protested. II hope
you'll come In whenever you feel lone
V."
"A thousand thanks! ! shall avail
myself CT your invitation. My apart.
ment Is Just across the hail." he added
as l opened the door, II trust to see
you there"
you shall" said heartily, and babe
him good night.
TO BE CONTINUED.