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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-01-02

ea +HAa - IL E-a~< ~ -~& $3.50
nav .nci, subscrirti8ns relying for Te
nayrran. mon tn salaries which
,-orff become due 10 such new road
I directors as Southern HALLWAY en-
. rt1,aeq
1t Least sI.2oo a Year
1t was thus that. In a bound. the
examination c1mc down TO the SALARY
tcf Colonel Andrews himself. Reply
ling 70 questions. Colonel Andrews sta
ted that he q paid no money on his
subscription. also that his salary Ad4
not been locked.
But" he was asked You have re-
5ceived enough in salary since the or
gauizatioa Of the Johnson City ana
Southern in june 10 pay YOUR subSCriJ-
!fIou ?'
Colonel Andrews smiled j|ovIaIIy ana
waved q deterrent hand ct the ste
t~noerauher. whom ne cautioned net 10
put This Down"
Nov, hold on, he replied
to Mr.. Powell. Mr.. Biggs in
cited that question. Judge Clark ana
10 Daniels put him up t. il. They
have been trying to fnd ogt my salary
for twenty years"
Unde these narrowing conditions
Colonel Andrews refused for a time
Ia answer untfr there had he1n con
ejdera bic figuring and il was aecer-
tanned thar his iiabiIity an the stuck
~amonnted fn about * hupdre1 tgf-
lars,
That amount, he admitted, with an
expansive smile, he had received from
the Southern during the past SIX
s~oripticn had the railway seen fit To
Ic,orn dawn ON bie salary for fbn adj
vance rgadr IN MIN nc = stakeholder
So that the upehot Of this portion
Of the cross-exanination was That the
Johnston lily ana 9oulneTi = an ~
dependent corporation; that the
Southern Railway Is not q subscriber
to its stock, but has merely loaned
some thlrty-flVe hundred dollars 70
the new road tor which II mas taken
as security the obligation 10 take STOCK
and that this money has, in ADDITION,
been charged up AGAINST the stpehas
which the several INDUSTRIOUS Sehue-
men concerned draw for their service
from the southern Railway.
in other words, Colonel Andrews.
Nj. Miller, Nj. buSbee and Mr.
Ansley are technically in the position
Of experimenting their salaries in ad-
vance for the purpose Of engaging in
Independent competitive r~ailroading
against their employing corporation
Since they did this, to y great meas
u~G with themselves, however. the
!Scuthern has no kick coming even
lin the matter Of the funds which
Treasurer AnSley, faced with an empty
exche0uer. persuaded himself to pay
20 himself.
Through all these complications, it
Sc pleasant to reflect that the Johnson
ICitv and Southern has maintained its
Ii~ndeuondence,
And it is reassuring to learn that
the vice president Of the Southern re
~ofvre Of least one hundred dollars a
~7onth m salary
'ht right h'"thc's 'h'
Of other matters touched on by the
|crOss-examinatiOn Colonel Andrews
testified that he was unable to speak
with knowledge. Especially was this
true with regard to questions con-
corning recent litigation over the co
lars OF assets We're tied up for seVera!
Tennessee, by which millions of dol
,~n3tbe nrN c,,i+e hroI, OH on ho5aif gf
l:1a-:+, ~ roI,3 oI5a~s i, ~ caraara
ti,1g 90, nor1ad No cffaor ;niino.
~ ,oI ~ 49, -,
-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-01-02

However all this may be. the pres
Z fight over the right Of way is but
the beginning OF a determined rail
road war in the West. which will have
many ra~miications. President George
l.. Carter, of Bristol. who is at the
head of the new company striking
Tor tideWater through the mountains
has long been a cherished enemy Of
the Southern. If completed in ac-
cOrdanCe with the plans on fool the
South and Western Wilt furnish the
t~ierCest sort of competition in territory
which has long been practically a
Southern Railroad preserve. In that
i'm which the southern once has set
its teeth does it loose with gOny."
THE fight will be a long and ~scour
tul one and the DaWnS on the boards
will be as many new corporations
railroads and railways as are needed
TO play the game. 1t is a big game
especially so as it is suspected that
the ~S"ahoard Air Lin and other
powerful Interests are behind the new
compa0y which aims to strike 4 blow
at tlto valuable coal carrying ner-
Gu:aites of the southern and its allied
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-06
He S &c

His, duet with his ever faithful physi-
clan Edward Favor entitled Its an
the same to ne" was one Of the sue
cesses Of the evening judging from TIE
number Of times they were recalled
Stanley Ford. who possesses an ex-
cenent bass voice. made n excellent
Lonoardo and Bertran Wallace az
Prince Kari made good One of the
best things on the programme was the
musical numbers by Douglas RuthTen-
His excellent voice completely capt.
waited the audience. The chorus was
unusually large and more unusually
handsome costumes with frequent
changes. and their voices were far be-
You'd the average. The Wood Cutters
chorus, and the Bell chorus were
among the many hits Of tie evening
The stage settings we're elaborate.
the Woodland scene being about the
best ever seen here Manager Powell
Is 70 be congratulated on securing this
magnificent production for Fairmon--
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-06
THE EVENT OF The SEASON
Was the Production Of the princess
8essar- Last Night.

The comic opera event of the the
arrical season in this city was the pro-
duction of the Princess Beggar" at
the Grand last night The newspa-
pers have been full of the most iatter-
ing compliments concerning this new
opera. but even then the story WASH I
half told Miss Paula Edwardes. who
had been heralded as the star of this
magnificent production shoue with
much bririancy. though supported by
a company of artists. any one Of which
might have starred in his own right.
Miss Edwardes * a captivating little
artist and made every word she utter
ed. hit its intended mark If Fairnour
Is so fortunate as to see this talented
actress again. grand ovation certain
~ awaits her. Helen Marvin. who
took the character OF Rowvena gave
entire satisfaction She has an excel
lent voice and the Daisy" song made
a decided hit with the audience.
Eddie CARVE who appeared as the
corpulent King OTTO was great ans!
kept the house in an uproar of laugh.
ter the greater part OF the evening
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-06
Before and After,

The supreme farce hit OF the presenr
season, Leo Dirrichstetn's up-oarsously
funny success, Before and After" IS
TO be the mirth-provoidns attraction
at the Grand Opera House Saturday.
April :. where 1t viii be interpreted
by the Identical original cast which
won for It such a long and brilliant
run of four months at Mrs. Fishes
Manhattan Theatre. The cast COM
prises such favorite and expert come
dams as Leo DitHchstein himself.
Fritz Williams. Katherine Florence.
Geo. C. Boniface. Jr.. George Law
renee. Kenyon Bishop. Jean New
comb. Thomas Flood. John Daily Muir
ply and Ainetre Barrett With such
an EXCEPTIONALLY wen balanced galaxy
OF interpreters. this laughing enter
tainmerr should prove no: only DE
lishsful cure for the blues. but fae-
Il acted play Its fun wakes fast End
furious around the tudicrous effects
and exciting complications which
arise from the innocent taking Of GER
tain reproducing Sunny jim, Powders
by: a number OF different people in It's
story
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-06
oixon,s Purpose in Writing The
CIansr1ar.
OIxon'S

Thomas Dixon. u. author OF The
C1ansman- says In t:le IraInatiza-
ron of the educted negro Iave writ
:,n a sequel TO Uncle Toms Cabin
not an answer. I have used Laughter
and tears IN comedy drama for the
immediate purpose of entertaining ar
audience. but my larger purpose. i
frankly confess. is revolutionary
hope to focus the attention OF the IA
ton and start movement which VIII
ultimately repeal The insane recon.
srruction amendments and coloniZe
the negro in peaceful way Mr..
Dixonis famous drama. for which he
announces this unique aim. viii he
seen for the first time AT CIarFsburS
on April H.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-06

Edwin Forrest had in his possession
4 picture in oil of what he supposed II
be Joseph Jefferson the first the Grea.-
grandfather OF Joseph Jefferson This
picture is now hanging in the Forrest
home. near Philadelphia II was dis
covered afrerwarL that ii was really
a portrait OF Thomas jefferson the
president OF the United States. The
resemblance between the two Jeiser-
sons caused much speculation and the
story comes down from that period
that the President. Thomas Jefferson
and the actor. Joseph Jefferson met
and traced the relationship Of the
family from the same source so that
they were really connected The ORR
gin OF the family was in York. Eng
land
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-06

w A Brady's familiar production o;
Way Down East has been on the
road since its last appearance here.
and its continued and repeated sue
cess has won it the title Of the rec
ord-naker and the record-breaker--
The play is one way The wonder of the
theatrical decade. for the same PEG
pie go TO see it time and again and
seem to find keen enjoyment in The
performance. despite their familiarity
with the story. The majority Of the
original members are retained includ-
inSg Phoebe Davies. Robert Fischer.
Thuriow Bergen Ella Hugh Wood and
Burt FlansburE-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-06
GOSSIP OF The STAGE.

Mr. James Harrigan wno has been
Kacwn for years rs Z headline, vau3e-
Vie perforne-. All; % re star in ,hc
new comedy -p.,rhandIe Pete which
Is % have its ..rst production at AT.
:sot;c City in a few weeks The play
~ Willard Ho,-opb Is fo:nde'l on the
cartoons of the same name a1'! Is DE-
sc ..oed as a .,a-o ar:i-c comedy. With
: sic
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-06

Mrs. Cora Cordray, 81 Barney st
Easter Opening April 4th and 5th.
Easter Hats specially.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-06

Two words for one cent in our want
column try Il.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26
Wild Flowers.

Yellowstone is truly one of the
"Seven Wonders" AS a place OF
grandeur and scenery it is unsur,
passed by the famous Alps. Wild
flowers abound there in great pro
fusion.
In order to furnish the public with
souvenir within reach of all, the
Northern Pacific Railway has pre-
pared a dainty publication, contain
ing twelve specimens of the most
beautiful wild flowers in the Park
which have been pressed ant
mounted in portfolio form.
This attractive souvenir, which
also contains six full page halftone
illustrations, will be mailed prepaid
upon receipt Of soc.
"a. M. Cleland, general passenger
agent, st. Paul, MINI.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26
WANTS DISTRICT DIVIDED.

An Effort Being Made by Bottlneau
Attorneys 20 Have Another Judicial
District Formed. .ittsS =
At q meeting of the attorneys OF
Bottineau county, it was decided to
make an effort to secure the division
of the Eighth judicial district. An
other meeting of attorneys Of Nc
Henry, Bottineau and Pierce coun
ties will be held in Rugby soon, when
the matter will be further discussed
The attorneys claim that the Eighth
Judicial district is entirely too large
for one Judge to take care of.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26

Advertisements under this head will be in.
serted for ONE CENT A WORD each inser.
ton. No publication for less than loo. Cash
must accompany out of town orders.
Advertisements in this column having letters
or numbers MUST be answered through CORE.
spondence.
To insure publication OF adverusements If.
these columns copy must he in before 1880
p. m.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26
THE CITY
Continued from page 81

nor of a magnificent fowling piece
This gun is a work of art and ingenu.
ity, the barrel being so arranged that
the piece can be discharged in such a
way that its contents will shoot
around a corner. BY touching a
spring the barrel may be made to
rapidly revolve so that any game
within a hundred yards is sure of be-
ing hit. The popular Mickey ex'
pressed his thanks in a few well
chosen remarks, as usual. Appreciat
ing his many benevolences to the
capitol force, in behalf of the boys
Mr.. O'Connor presented William
LaMoure with a handsome token in
the shape of gold brick, which the
recipient acknowledged with his usual
dif1idence and modesty. Many other
gifts were exchanged and, the after.
noon will be long remembered all
around around.
FestaI Days According to the
church calendar, there are three
Festal days following Christmas
day and within the Christmastide:
Saint Stephens, Saint John the
Evangelist's, and Hody Innocents
The teachings contained in the col
lects and Gospels for these feast
days, bring to mind the honor of
martyrdom, the greatness of love and
the beauty of innocence. We are
also taught that childhood, manhood
and age may all be consecrated to
the service of the Master.
The Festival of St. Stephen was
observed this morning at 10 O'Clock
when the rector spoke on the life and
character of st. Stephen, the first
Christian Martyr, as a member OF
society-a man of honest report, and
as a member and officer of the
primitive church, closing his remarks
by describing how st. Stephen died
like the late lamented President Will
liam Mckinley and Jesus of Nazareth
praying for those who put him to
death.
Tomorrow will occur the Festival
of st. John the Evangelist, on which
day at 10 o'clock a. m. will be a cele
bration of the holy communion. St
John is called the beloved d tciple
possibly because he was more like
his Master in spirit. He was the
youngest member of the Apostolic
Cabinet, and the only one of the
twelve who did not die as martyr
although his life was full of sorrow
for the Masters sake. st. John, it il
said, died at the ripe age of one hun
dred years, and at the time of hi
death was the Bishop of the churcl
in Ephesus.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26

A Good time Is assured all who at
tend the New Years dance at Patter-
sons hall next Monday evening,
given under the auspices of Com.
pany A. ..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26
HELP WANTED-MALE.

WANTED Statesmen to sell our
guaranteed Oils and Paints. Ex-
perience unnecessary. Extremely
profitable offer to right party. The
Glen Refining Company, Cleveland,
Ohio. f.. f..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26

Men and boys, plumbing or brick
laying trade pays SIS to So per day;
we teach you by practical instruc.
tons in 3 months; position guar.
anteed; free catalogue. Coyne
Trade School, 1875 Eastern Ave-,
ST. Louis, Mo. J.. W.. a..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26
listers on Thursday evening, Dec, "a.
at 7:S0. It is Important that there
be large attendance.

The Rector Kindly Remembered
Archdeacon Jones received a very
kind letter of appreciation and greet.
ing with generous check enclosed
from the ladies of Christ Church.
Mandan; also many individual gifts
from the parishioners of st. Georges
of Bismarck.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26

BISMARCK CHAPTER, NO. IL, o. Il. s.
Meets FIRST and third Fridays n each nsos,th
Ct 4: z. hal. Mrs. Robert Orr, VIM; Hattie
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26

TANcRED COMMANDERY, # KNIGHTS
Iemplar, No. I. Meets third Thursday 81
zach naonth at Masonic hail, Dakota biock.
NJ n. Cochrane, = g., M. j. Mckenzie
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26


1.-THE Man on the Box"-The most
notable comedy attraction of the sea-
son to date will be the appearance
here tomorrow night of Max Figman
in 1.-THE Man on the Box" The
dramatization of Harold MacGrath's
famous book, is said by critics, to be
one of the cleverest plays on the
stage today ard in the hands of Max
Figman and the capable company
with which John Cort has sur
rounded him a delightful performance
is given. The staging is as perfect
as the ingenuity of Mr.. Figman and
the means of Mr.. Cort can make it..
One of the Results For a long
time petty theiving of freight cars
has been going on in the local rail-
road yards and the opinion has been
that it was the work of small boys.
1t was noticed that the favorite
things stolen were empty beer bot
ties enroute back to the breweries.
Last night car of empties which
had been robbed during the day, was
sealed and watch kept on it. Dur
ing the night the Waterman caught
two boys about IL years old in the
| car, they having broken the seal and
taken out a number of the bottles.
They were turned over to the police
and after consultation with Mayor
Webb they were taken to their homes
and their people told repetition of
such work would land the boys in the
reform school. Both of the boys are
said to be addicted to petty theiving
and have caused great deal of
trouble. One of them who lives with
sister and whose mother recently
remarked and is now living at Ash
ley, said that there was a ready sale
for the bottles at the blind pigs, the
owners of which encouraged the
gathering up of empty beer bottles to
replace those sold, and paid penny
apiece for them. d The competition
among the gatherers OF these bottles
has become so fierce that stealing
was ,resorted to to earn the money
the youngsters have come to feel il
was incumbent on them to spend
Thus, it comes about that the pres
ence of these drinking holes not only
debauches the men but teaches the
young boys of the city to steal and
the Lord alone knows the evil thai
is bred in the minds of these little
tots at the sights they see in the
pigs when they come to deliver the
bottles. Some day public conscience
will be sufficiently aroused to give
such a matter more than passing
thought. When will it be?
A Good time Is assured all who at
tend the New Years dance at Patter
sons hall next Monday evening
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26
A. 10. u w

BISMARCK LODGE NO. lao. MEETS THE
lst and Sd Tuesdays 1t I. o. q. IT hall al
O'Clock John Mclaughlin, NJ. w; Brad.
ley c. Marks, recorder.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26

Methodist Ladies Aid-Will hold {
special meeting at Mrs. F. H. Reg
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26

~ z:5E;. VI; MASONIC s4s$ S5
BISMARCK LODGE, A. +. Ia. M. No. d.
<-Meets FIRST and t.ird Mondays ID each
month at Masonic hail. G. IF. Dui,am. W.
NJ, Burt Finney, Secretary. 81 l 5G5
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26

Tribune Want Ads sells the no
longer-wanted things. a'~:ss 'T
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26

MODER'r BROTHERHOOD or AMERICA.
MEETS EVERY SECOND AND FoURTM
Thursdays OF each month In X. RI hall. Az ri
3Marquett, president. - 4 77 s3
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26

BROTHERHOOD or AMERICAN q YE0-
l:# %ss RS MEN. 81
A FRATERNAL LIFE AND ACCIDENT
Insurance organization. Meets the
last Tuesdsy of each month in the Odd.
n fellows hall. W. Jones. foYemar: Ii.
1. Best, M. Al; E. A. Belk, correspondent.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26

WANTED-Girl for general house.
Il work. Mrs. P. G. Remington, CLIO
:. Seventh street. -
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26

LINCOLN TEMPLE No. 81 MEETS ~ ERv
second and fourth Thnfsdxy 81 escsl rsesssk
q az Is, Z. ball: Lauga Sanders. III. b. fs.. Nellie
Eyarts, ~. Of r. u S. 1 Il 8
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26
HELP WANTEp-FEMALE,

iWlANTED-Girls to work in the
bindery on folding, etc. Apply
L Tribune Office. =,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26
KNIGHTS on pY7

5 KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
ST. ELMO LODGE NO. 4 MEETS EVERx.
Wednesday, evening II K p. hall, new Weh&
block WIN. o. Hara, C. G., B Augers
X. Of R. and S, !, ss
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26

WANTBD-Girl for general house
work. Mrs. J. III. Marshall. III.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26

WANTFD-Girl for general house
work. Small family. Mrs. Robert
Orr. III. s.s.: 4. ri 5# . Ri. Z
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26
;. EMPLOYMENT WANTED.
ROOMS WITH HoARD.

Rooms and Board Modern CON
veniences. Mrs. Rose Weldon, one
block east Of the hospital. ~
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! SECRET SOCIETIES. I

p, E&5.. n; MASONIC
BISMARCK LODGE, A. +. q "a. M. No. d.
Meets FIRST and t.ird Mondays ii escn
month at Masonic hall. 6. r. Duiiam. nv.
8 NJ, Burt Finney. Secretary. Il
TANcRED coMMANDERY, 81 KNIGHTS
Iemplar, No. 1: Meets third Thursday b
zach month at Masonic hall, Dakota biock.
y. r co'chrane, p q, N. j. McKsnsis
BISMARCK CHAPTER, NO. Ii. o. d. i. a
~ Mssts hrst and third Fridays II each n.onth
att ~ T. hall. Mrs. Robert Orr, w. M: Hattie
shelton, Secretary.
BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICAN no
a FRAIERNAL LIFE AND ACCIDENT
last Tuesday Of each month IN the Odd
1. Best. N. Al; E. A. Beik, correspondent 3
!. 4. %. D. ~. s8=
BISMARCK LODGE NO. 100. MEETS THE
1st and Sd Tuesdays At L %. q, II. hall a Il
O'Clock John Mclaughlin, II. Nv; Brad
ley g. Marks, recorder ia 5
G. a. r.
JAMES B. MCPHERSON POST NO. 4 DE \
partment of North Dakota, Grand Arrny 81
re tas,r,, Republic anasl Meets every second md
naadsr: :. 5. fieres. H al t''' .
MoDER'f BROTHERHOOD or AMERICA.
MEETS EVERY SECOND AND FouRTm
Thursdays Of each month In K. r. hall. A. r.
Marquett, president. 81
KNIGHTS or PY7HIAS.
ST. ELMO LODGE NO. 1. MEETS EVERY
block VIM o,Hara 4. G. q, b. Ausers
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26

Furnished rooms to rent. Enquire
41s Seventh street, phone 165,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-12-26

FOR RFcN Furnished rooms. Mrs.
Pat Kelly, corner Seventh ana Ave
& me B.
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FOR REM Newly furnished rooms,
modern In every respect, Mrs. III.
Zimmerman. corner Third street and
Avenue ID. phone 800.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-01-12

By
BARRY
PRESTON

Enlicott was duffer. There was no
shadow of doubt about that He could
neither swim nor sail Il boat; he played
golf in Il manner that set his caddy
s.grinG suggestions; his dancing was
cross between q prim walk and an
awkward skip; he sat on horse with
IS much grace as he would have strad-
lied an elephant. Moreover, his lack
of Conversational powers had given
him Il reputation for taciturnity that
was far from liattering
"Why on earth Mrs. Saunders should
ask him down for the month | can't
see" one OF The young women conlided
to Il bronzcd young fellow as they sat
together i'll a vine made nook OF the
lca:l veranda one evening
oh, i..., ID. .'' easiest part of the
equation" he re,H4 What sticks
me is why the deuce he acca"tcI the
invitation" Whcreat they both la;.,,;;,
ed.
Hes the deaths head ut the feast,
said she.
ooh. he's harmless enough" her com
panion said easily He doesn't at