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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-30
GOOD HABITS.

A distinct unaffected and sympa-
fhetic voice of low, rich tone is worth
more to a woman than almost any
quality hat can be acquired. Shrill,
harsh voices do more to detract from
q pleasing personality than almost any
n quality, while a soft, soothing voice
and a hearty musical laugh add meas
drably to a woman's attractiveness.
The art of listening is a habit that
can be cultivated merely by a little
thoughtfulness for the pleasure of 9TH
ers. Every one, even the extremely
quiet person, enjoys, upon being drawn
out, telling of the incidents and affairs
that are of particular interest to him.
A memory for faces and names can
also be cultivated and will prove OF
vast Importance in the long run.
Little favors and kindnesses shown
to all those with whom one in
daily contact are implanted in the
hearts of others SO deeply that even
years after they have been forgotten
by the donor they bear fruits that prove
a source of happiness to many.
The giving up of personal pleasures
that are of little or no consequence, or
the sacrificing of ones own wishes in
a natural way, as If it were a pleasure
to do what some one else preferred, car
be acquired with a little patience. The
person who gives up his own desires
with the air of a martyr a better
never have made the sacrifice at all.
The habit Of saying only good of
others-there are generally some few
points deserving of favorable comment
in every one, and If one cannot truth
fully say a kind word he can at least
keep quiet-it is not necessary to say
an unkind one-proves a boon to all
mankind. A boost is always a hum
dred times better than a knock and
cultivates for the one who is careful
to follow this rule a sweet disposition
that on the other hand will soon become
sour and cynical if unkind thoughts
are long INDUCED in.
To give every one the benefit of a
doubt follows close upon the habit of
saying only kind things, and forms a
generous broad spirit OF c~harity-the
greatest thing in the world.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-30
HOW TO INTRODUCE.

Though introductions are the most
common of every day occurrences,
there is hardly n person out of twen-
ty who Is properly introduced, and not
one out of ten who knows the proper
form of an introduction.
In introducing a man and woman,
the nan should always be presented to
the woman, unless the woman Is only
a mere slip of a girl and the mar much
older and meriting respect. In intro
ducing a man to another man or q
woman to another woman, the young
er should always be presented to the
elder.
When the occasion is an informal
one, 1t is always considered good form
for a Woman to extend her hand to
the one who Is being presented to her
unless a group of people is introduced
at the same time.
Names should always be properly
and distinctly pronounced. If more
care were taken in following out the
small details of an introduction, many
awkward and embarrassing situations
might be avoided and many who on
account Of bashfulness are made to
appear at a disadvantage would be
made to feel at ease even among a
roomful of strangers.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-30
In an instant. I held out both my
hands. dropping my sunshade in my

In an instant. I held out both my
hands. dropping my sunshade In my
eagerness.
aren't you pleased to see me?"
His face changed. The look ] knew
SO we'll flashed into his eyes-yes, those
sunny eyes!-and In another moment
we We're walking side by side, as In
the old days long ago. Sir John had
somewhere disappeared-where l did
not know.
And SO you actually intended to
take no notice Of me? Pray, what nave
/ done?"
Shall I tell your" he retorted fierce
ly. Il can't answer you in fine words
or graceful speeches. Beryl. If you
want the truth, you must have it from
me in an unpublished state"
Don't be cross I whispered softly.
Cyril, dea Cyril
And then he broke down utterly. /
had been cruel, heartless; I had firted
with him o~utrageously; / had made
him love me, care for me, far more
than all the world beside.
The wind was signing among the
roses, the sun was shining in the sum
mer sky, and l was young, needless Of
all save the present. M h had been
my first sweetheart, the lover who, to
my inexperienced eyes, had worn the
guise of a fairy prince.
After all, what does life hold of rap
ture quite like a girls first love? Where
does one find such trust, such faith,
such utter and complete belief as hers
in him? l turned toward him flushing,
and my eyes said all the rest.
The rustling of a woman's skirts re-
called us to the present.
Cyril" l cried, horror-stricken,
that was Lady Mabel"
Cyril laughed a little foolishly. /
thought, and murmured something
about bad luck"
Cyril" I said quietly, will you ex-
plain to my people!-or shall 70"
Explain" He stammered and
looked blank.
Explain that / have discovered my
mistake, n that, after all, I do not
care for John. but your"
The mere fact that I was able to
express myself in such plain, straight
forward language should have TOLD me
that, if l had made a mistake in be-
lieving that / loved John. l was about
to commit a greater n with regard to
Cyril.
"Beryl!"
My lovers face was expressive of
many things, but the most fond and
foolish damsel could not have read de-
light therein.
Il don't think you understand me
Possibly l did not make my meaning
plain. Don't you wish
An awful fear seized hold Of me
Cyril" / screamed, II believe you
are engaged already"
$50 are you!" ne retorted sullenly,
and fell to kicking the grass.
/ retained sufficient self command to
wait until l learnt the name of the girl
who now possessed his heart. Then /
turned toward him, literally choking
with rage.
Unfortunately he mistook my move
ment for one Of tenderness; otherwise
| don't think / should have acted as I
did. He held out both his hands as
though to CLASSY my own. / stepped
back quickly, and, in a fury, boxed his
ears with all my force.
Then / fed for dear life in the direc-
ton of the lodge. / must have time to
think-to decide. / made some excuse
about having torn my dress, and the
wife of the lodgekeeper brought me
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-30

this afternoon when I saw Cyril, I felt
l could not go on with 1t. And then
I paused. 1t vas awful to add to the
sum Of my iniquity in the presence Of
Lady Mabel.
With a gesture, John stopped my
confession.
One question, Beryl," he said grave
ly. Answer me truly, whatever has
been, do you, can u love me now?"
If you let me how you!" / cried.
If you will let me prove all that I
think Of you. / never cared for Cyril,
John; / realized it for the first time
this afternoon. / never cared for any
man till now, now!" / stretched out
my hands; he caught them in his w
and held me to him. And, with a
wonderful happiness in my heart, l
raised my face to his.
The county still have much to say
concerning me, but l never paid heed
to gossip, and now it concerns me not
at all. / can afford to laugh even
when the wears wife declares that in
marrying Sir John, 1 made a most
mercernary match! But John and l
know better!
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-30
TX FOR FEMININE EYES ~
NV Harmony Queen.

The clear lyric note OF loves in my
throat
AS I watch you, my harmony queen:
And ain would l sing OF my longing to
bring
You out of your musical dream.
But the Goddess of Art that keeps US
apart
Is scornful, she seems to deride
BY night and by ~day-keeps romance
away
From my thoughts. though I'm right by
your side.
oh coy little maid, pray be not afraid
To descend from your harmony throne,
Lest my soul be waylaid in a musical
shade
I'm tired of living alone.
art,
A portion, i beg as a Door
And III promise to be your lasting
high c."
And make life one beautiful tune.
My harmony queen with a harmony
dream
In your dear little harmony eyes,
Your harmony hair DER your forehead
so fair
Makes me blue as the summer day skies.
For a note or a bar catches ~you-there
you are
With music you're busy all day:
But talk once of love and you're off
like a dove
l might as well be miles away.
Mauric Almy Aldrich.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-30
Josh BILLINGS Philosophy.

When ~eloquence and wisdum kontenG
for the superiority In a man, he haz got
about az far abuv the rest ov us az he
kan git.
/ serpose that viii advise is such a drug
in the market liz bekauze the supply al.
wus exceeds the demand.
Whenever yu find a man who IL strikly
honest, yu will find one who liz truly
courageous.
The luv ov change IL az natral in man
az it IL in natur.
Thare are two kinds ov hipokrits, the
bold, and the humble, and the humble
ones are the wust.
The CRATE strength ov simplicity lies in
the words, not in the ideash.
/ don't behave thare liz ennything in
this world that will add to a mans wealth,
convenience, or luxury, but what he kan
git, if he will only hunt enuff for it.
All wimmin are bi natur f~irts, but those
who are the most so have the least sense.
To be thoroughly good-natured, and yet
avoid being imposed upon, shows great
strength ov character.
Very old people often are free from ali
appearances ov sin, bekuze they hav moth
ing left for sin tew feed upon.
/ am satisfied that the . gratest bores in
the world are the Hoosick tunnel and the
author who liz hunting up a publisher for
MS tuSt DOCK.
Ensy person who will deliberately fiatter
yu will deliberately defame yu.
1t liz a mighty hard job tew respekt the
man that we have tew forgiv.
Thare are people who ale alwus antici-
pating trubble, and in this way they man.
age tew enjoy meeny sorrows that never
really happen tew them.
If yu wish tew retain the friendship, or
even luv, ov others. yu must keep them
in yure hands, and not git into theirs.
Fear ov the punishment or shame ov sin
haz made a crate menny more Christians
thar the luv of virtew haZ.
/ kno of sevral kinds of kuriosity, but
thare liz one kind which prompts us tew
stick our noze into things just for the pur-
pose ov smelling.
The luv ov praize never made emmy man
wuss, and haz made menny a man better
Thoze people who are six and Disguised
with thenselfs are the ones who suffer
from ennui.
Thare liz quite a difference between a lu-
minous and a voluminous writer, altho
menny authors konfound the two.
Thoze who hav never suckceeded them
sells are alwus the most reddy tew tell
others how tew do ii.
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ensysczT sos sY VIZ HEARS ..GREAys RITAH RIGHTS REsEEYE0.D

John" 1 said wistfully, do you real
ly love me?'
Love you! Why, my child, you can
not understand how much" He crushed
me in his arms, straining me closer to
his heart. raining hot kisses on my
hair, my lips, my throat.
Let me go." / painted. Let me go!'
With a last kiss he dropped his arms,
and left me standing in the porch. /
watched him striding down the path,
and instinctively compared him once
again with Cyril. Sir John was rich,
Cyril was poo With the one l felt
i'll at ease, conscious of my defects;
with the other, | was a goddess, un-
able to do wrong. Last, but not least,
my boyish sweetheart was ever ready
60 give way to me.
Cyril would never have kissed me
against my will. Cyril, alas! l must
no longer think of him save as a play
fellow. Why, oh! why was he poor;
or, being so, why did l not love poverty
as l loved him?
That night l dreamt-not of Cyril,
but OF Sir John; and, even stranger, in
the dream he seemed cold, constrained,
almost Indifferent. Imagine John in
different to me! In my dream / wept,
and stretching out my hands, called to
him ~piteously: John, John, come back
to mel"
| awoke with a great start, and a
duh pain in my heart. How foolish
to be sad. What though my lover, with
a cold, grave smile, had turned away
1t was a dream.
And, after all, it was not John I
loved, but Cyril.
But the remembrance of my dream
haunted me like the burden of a song,
II all next day / waited anxiously
for John, and for once my heart ached
for the sight of him.
Said my father at upper that even
ing: Lady Mabel Carr is staying at
L~ongcourt, ! met her this morning
with John. Did he tell you she was
coming down, Beryl?"
| stammered out some vague reply,
but felt the blood rush to my cheeks
as my father gazed somewhat quizzi-
cally at me. You mustn't give Sir
John too many of your airs and graces,
child" he said. Remember, he is only
mortal, and Lady Mabel, if report
speaks true, is amiable as we'll as love-
~"
And so she may be for all I care!"
| retorted.
But, all the same, / felt perturbed.
Mrs. Stephens adored his cousin, and it
had long been her wish that he should
marry Lady Mabel Carl-Lady Mabel,
who was amiable as we'll as lovely.
While II fastened to the glass. "A
handsome spitfre!" my brother Tom
had once called me, and 1 had tossed
my head at the description. e
What did it matter? Was I not
beautiful?
Lady Mabel must have heen sore put
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-30

needle and thread, and after a bit, left
me to myself.
After a while, I grew a little q~uieter,
and leaning my head upon my arms,
tried to think clearly. One course, and
only one, lay before mel must tell
John of everything. OF course, he
would break with me, but perhaps
some day he might come back to find
a wiser, steadier, more lovahle Beryl,
and then
A sound of voices coming toward the
lodge made me look up.
1t was Sir John and Lady Mabel.
Possibly" said he, Berry, felt tired
and has gone home. But, in any case,
Wen inquire of Mrs. Long if she's seen
her.
Il think I can explain her absence"
she said softly. II should have told
you before, only / can't bear to hurt
you John.
II am afraid" she went on more
calmly, that Beryl is not a good girl
not worthy of you love, your trust
In her. as he turned fercely upon her,
wait a Let me finish before
you speak. / saw her this afternoon.
the girl o are about to marry, with
Cyril Chester"
"Well?"
He told her how ~passionately he
loved her. And she"-Lady Mabel
paused-"she put her arms about him.
John. and kissed him many times"
Sir John drew a deep breath; then.
with tina charming smile of his, he laid
his hand on Mabel's shoulder.
VIII you promise me something's"
he asked; that no one else shall hear
of this?'
II you wish. John. But you won't
marry her now, shall your"
Yes; II she will have me-"
l could see the anguish in her face.
and somehow l felt / had no right to
cause another oman better. far.
than I-such suffering.
/ sprang to my feet and ran into the
sunshine, out to III little garden. sweet
with cid fashioned flowers.
IT Is all true. John" ! said. II am
a mean. deceitful girl. / promised to
marry you because you were rich. but
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10 1t TO preserve her boosted amiabil-
lty OF aspect, if / looked half as cross
~ at her as / felt. 1t was the occasion
of a garden party at Longcourt, and all
the county were assembled in their best
TO talk scandal of each other, drink tea,
and backbite the world generally.
l always hated the small section Of
society known as 1.-The county" and
now that l was so soon to be one of
the elect, as it were, / hated them
worse than ever. How I would snub
that diSagreeable Mrs. Edwards, with
her perpetual smile and perennial black
silk!
In the days she had been wont to
offer me two bony fingers by way of
s~alutation; now, figuratively speaking,
she shook hands all over, consideration
for her gown alone preventing her from
physical abasement.
But, all the same, none of them an
gered me like Lady Mabel. l was put
out from the moment / caught sight Of
her tall, slim figure. gowned in soft,
white muslin, with a Gainsborough hat
on her dusky hair and a white knot
of roses In her waistband.
Il think" I said, with much delibera-
ton and great malice, that it Is a
mistake for people with putty colored
skins to wear white. The comparison
is SO inevitable"
ID your he asked quickly. Now, 1
was just admiring Lady Mabel and
thinking how We'll the dress became
her, being dark"
Lady Mabel" said 1. with freezing
emphasis; land who was abiding to
her? / was referring to Mrs. Gwyn,"
pointing to a comfortable looking, well
developed female, habited, as is the
custom of women of ample proportions,
in the flimsiest of white cambria
blouses.
Sir John looked a trife unbelieving,
and after hat conversation did not
flourish. For my part, ! was occupied
In looking out for Cyril, who was to be
present It the fete; and, presently.
much to my delight. I saw him. =
Cyril" / called out, impetuously.
You're going to pass me?"
He flushed. gave a stiff little bow,
and hesitated.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-30
FASHIONS IN SMILES.

A few years g it was the handshake
hat was transformed from the genuine
expression of good feeling into a stu
died conventional form and this year
dame fashion has chosen the smile to
mark for her Owl stripping it OF all
naturalness and changing it at once
into a mere grimace that lacks all that
formerly made it attractive.
The latest dictates are that the smile
should consist OF a slight parting of
The lips that settles back after an
elusive glimpse Of two rows of even
white teeth, into a composed expression
Of calm indifference. If one has dirnples
the smile may be permitted to remain
for an instant longer.
Like the handshake the very con-
seriousness Of making it to order takes
away its s~pontaneity and instead of
giving pleasure. as a smile was once
supposed to, is more of a rebuff and a
disappointment to the one upon whom
1t is bestowed.
But though the decree has zone forth
that the old time smile must be ban
ished it will still reign supreme and the
woman who genuinely expresses her
sympathy and kind feelings in the gen
erouS bestowal of natural unaffected
smiles will be the one who is most
sought after and most loved.
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White Serge Suit.
A lovely white serge suit in the
Trs,an Tha~ nfx,In 60 axxy 10 H. x,-~s
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-30

How one breads the woman who
has always a tale of woe to tell
about her aches and pains, who en-
tertains her guests-if she ever has
any-with a detailed ccou of her
ailments, and who makes life miser-
able for every one with whom she
comes In contact by reminding her
that she Is far from strong.
On the other hand how delightful
1t is to meet a woman who always
is CHEEKY even when IL is at the x
pense of pain, who never lets topics
of self that cannot possibly prove
interesting to others claim the bulk
of conversation, and who puts away
her own troubles and sorrows that
loom up so large before her own
eyes In an endeavor to entertain
others until they m%iraculousiy
shrivel into insignificance.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-30
Hints on Eurnishinn.

Don't crowd In more furniture than is
needed. !,
Admit nothing that has neither real
decorative meaning nor usefulness.
Admit nothing that is irretrievably
ugly in line or clashing in color, ven If
it is a Christmas present from your
dearest friend.
Don't think that every square foot of
wall space must be ornamented.
Don't shut out the light and air.
Don't try to modernize everything.
Better a plain room, bare save for al
Rembrandt print, q pair of colonial
chairs. a Bokhara rus and a merry
fire on the hearth, than a orgeo para
Tor crammed full of gilded pieces of
uselessness and glutted with orna.
ments. Simplicity is the order of the
day.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-30
HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS.

Wood ashes are excellent for cleanA
ing discolored nickel.
A pinch OF borax in cooked starch
will make the clothes sitter and whittier,
If a knife used for slicing onions Is
afterwards rubbed with damp salt
both h odor and the stains will dis
appear.
Soap powder will last longer IL dis
solved in hot water and made into q
soft soap.
If a rug has been spotted and tha
color spoiled in places 1t can some
times be restored by diluting a good
dye of the original color of the rug
with water and applying to the spots
with a small paint brush.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-30
THE LATEST FRlLLS.

The woman of limited means will
not the seasons most popular shade.
as that will become conspicuously old
style after the first year, while some
other color stands a chance of being
n of the text seasons best shades.
Soft evening scarfs OF white back
grounds, sprinkled with trailing, deli.
cate morning glory patterns of scraggly
briar roses in soft shell pinks, can be
easily made from the chiffons that ara
shown in the shops his season. These
scarfs are always useful n pretty and
many times add a becoming touch to
an otherwise unattractive costume.
Some very new bags that are espe-
cially appropriate for the woman iE.
mourning are made of dull black beads
put together on tiny fine wires and Civ.
ing the effect of the popular chain baga
shown in silver and gold. The bags
are mounted on frames of gun metal
and are attached to gun metal chains
The very small ones are often worn
around the neck or a long string OF
small dull jet beads.
One of the most popular nodes Of
trimming for the gowns created by
Paris artists is the soft silk fringe ir.
shades to match or favorably blend
with the colors of the gown. White
fringe and cream colored fringe are
among the especial favorites, while on
some handsome gowns of all white.
gold is effectively used. This trimming
proves exceedingly economical in re-
modelling some of the gowns that ard
just a little passe, as it Is especially
good in concealing defects such as
worn places or the ridges left by ma
chine stitching.
A black net evening gown is this sea-
son one of the popular additions to thu
brides trousseau. 1t is effective, never
goes out of style and is the source OF
great comfort to the possessor who can
always fall back on it when In doubt
what to e A black hat that is not
too suggestive of Floradora extets is
a very useful acquisition to %
brides rousseau. or in fact to any well
wardrobe.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-30

u shops among the late arrivals. 1T
is a dressy affair with decidedly chic
effect in appearance. The semi-fitted
back and fly front Is prettiest in the
very short jackets. Waists which are
visions OF loneliness are worn with
these costumes and very handsome
white kid gloves and belts.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-30
Her Excuse.

her Excuse.
She stood at the gate quite free from sin,
A blue eyed maiden fair to see,
"Oh good st. Peter want to come in
But 1 haven't a thing to wear, 2 said she.
SO ] observe" said the goodly saint,
but never you mind one bit, my dear,
You needn't blush and you needn't faint.
The girls all dress alike In here
But tell me how came you in th.S sad
pltght?"
The maiden sighed and hung her head
White pcarly tears fast bedimmed heA
sight,
X died in my bathing suit" she saia
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-30
FOR a RAINY NIGHT.

The well dressed woman never
makes the mistake OF putting on
some passe bedraggled inery for
theater wear on "a rainy night,
thinking IL will do well enough, es-
cape notice, and at the same time
save her better gowns. Instead she
e a near little tailored gown
with the skirt short enough to es-
cape the muddy n wet sidewalks,
made OF some dark. rich material
hat water VIII not spot. With this
suit she wears a soft lingerie waist
of lace and embroidery and a small
felt or velvet turban jauntily
trimmed.
Rich wine colors and soft shades
of chocolate brown are particularly
good for dispcll.ng the gloom of a
rainy night, while for the m
who has a good deal OF color In her
face dull black is always handsome
and appropriate.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-30
The Ruling Passion.

From the New York Weekly.
St. Peter (kindly)-Enter.
Fair Spirit (hesitating)-Did Mrs. DE
Fashion go In here?
mo. She went to the other place."
ooh! Beg pardon for troubling you.
Which way Is 1t?