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6,sEAREl E$ H. LEVY,
Town Directory.

President Board of Cowmissioners--J' "
Creeger. ,
Commiss,oners-W ]. Freeze, H. Il
Black, Jos. A. Weddle, J. l. Macklev.
Ba,liff and Tax Collector JOS M freeze
Msgistrate-B. NJ. Jones.
Notary Public-W. W. Zimmerman.
Postp,aster-J. II. Cover.
CHURCHES.
United Brethren Rey. Gordon l. RIDER
pastor
Methodist Episcopal F. r. BAyley
pastor.
Lu,hcrau-Rev. G. E. Keller, pastor.
M,ravan-Rev. J F. Kaiser, pastor.
German Baptist-Eder 7. j. kols in
charge, assisted by Elders John S. We, bright
and l. j Flohr.
Eppcopal-Rev Ernest McGill, rector.
Ca!hollc-Rev. G. II. Tragcsscr.
SCHOOLS.
High School-H. d Beachcy, principal
Public School-Grayson Palmer, principal
Misses NJ Beth Error, let Assistant, Grace
Henshaw, 81 Asst Lima Michigan 81 Asst
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In MelnOrian.

Whereas it has pleased Almighty Co.. to
remove by death the late worthy and esteem
ed President of The Frederick and Emmits-
burg Turnpike Road Company:
Be it resolved by the Board of Managers
Of the Company, that we sincerely deplore
the loss which this Company and commnn-
ity at large have sustained by the death of
George w. Miller, Esq, who for fifteen
years SO ably and admirably filed the office
of President of the corporation; and who by
his uniform courtesy, his sterling integrity
and his many amiable qualities both earned
and commanded the respect, the confidence
and the regard of his fellow citizens, in the
public schools which he occupied as well as
in the walks of private life.
Resolved, that we profoundly sympatblze
with his family and kindred in their bercaves
ment, and that as a mark of respect to his
memory and in testimony of our estimate OF
his worth, these resolutions will be spread
upon the minutes of the Board g proceedings
and copy of them is hereby directed to be
transmitted TO his family.
Judge JAS McSherry,
j. Calvin Cronise,
Col. John II. Rouzer,
Committee.
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TraufyilIe Items.

Mr.. and Mrs Harbaugh of this place spent
Sunday with his sisters the Misses Har5augh
ofThurmont.
Mr. Johu W. Pittinger and wife visited
their daughter Mrs. Clayton Shook of De
tour.
Mrs. Lewis Alexander of Woodsboro
spent one day last week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael knders.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Feezer spent last Sat
urday evening with Mr.. ]. FL. Delaplane and
wife.
Mr.. Raymond Anders and family spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Fox.
Miss Annie Winter speat Sunday after
noon with Miss Ada Fox.
MISS Ella Willard of Doubs has returned
home after spending some time with her
cousin, Miss Addie Dutrow of this place.
Mrs Edward Stitely and Mrs. Warfield oil
near townsville and Mrs. Winebrenner OF
Woodsboro spent Saturday afternoon with
Mrs. Luther Winter and family.
Mr. John Plttinger and wife spent one
day last week with Mr.. John Z. Kolb and
family Of Mt. Pleasant.
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SALE
Valuable Real Estate.

BY virtue of Il power of sale contained In
the last will ana testament Of Edward j.
Rooms, late of frederick County, deceased,
and In pursuance of an order Of the Orphans
Court for Frederick county, the undersigned
exccutrix will sell at pzblie sale, on the prem
l.es on the road lcsdins from Good Intent
School House to York Road, in louisville
District, Frederick county, Maryland, on
Saturday, Marcha3. 1905,
At l O'clock, p. El..
oil thst valuable farm of which Edward ].
Rooms died seized and possessed, containing
lOE TT Acres OF Lana.
more OF less, which is improved with good
DWELLING HOUSE, a splendid BANK
BARN. Hay ehed. Corn Cribs, Wagon shed,
Hog Pens and other out buildings.
This property is one of the best cropping
farms in townsville district. and is under a
high state of cultivation, having all been re-
Gently lined. 1t is oil under good fencing,
most Of the same being new fence within the
past few years. There is a we'll Of never fail
ing water at the house.
This property is close to schools, stores
and churches, 1t being but II miles from La.
dlesburg on ? r. r., and but mile from
Middleburg W. M r. r., thus making it
within easy reach Of the two railroads and
close to competing markets.
This farm being the home place of the late
John A. Rooms. having been purchased by
the said Edward J. Koons from the execu-
tors of John A. Rooms estate, and adjoins the
lands of Ollie Norris, VIM. B. Grimes and
others.
Also lot containing
4 Acres,
more or less, improved with 2.story
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE, lying ad-
jacent to above tract.
For full aad more complete description
of the boundary lines of said farm it will be
seen by reference to Liner j. l.. ]. No. IL,
Folio 472, one OF the land records for Pred
erick county.
TERNS OF SALE as prescribed by the
Court One. third of the purchase money to
be paid on the day of sale or ratification
thereof by the court, the balance to be paid
in two equal annual payments, the purchaser
giving his, her or their notes with approved
security with interest from day of sale, or all
cash at the option of the purchaser. All con-
veyaucng to be at the expense of the pur-
chaser. A cash deposit of $3.50 will be re-
quired of the purchaser on the day of sale.
EMMA J. Rooms,
Executrix.
Coblentz & Waters, Solrs feb Al
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Corn Contest.

To give further encouragement to the
scientific culture of corn in Frederick county
the Frederick County Agricultural Society
has decided to make corn growers contest
a feature of the Frederick Fair this year.
One OF the prizes will be a set of buggy har'
ness for the best Is ears of yellow corn grown
by Frederick county boy 10 years of age
or under. James Wilson, secretary of agrl-
culture. is expected to make the awards in
this contest Examiner.
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76sh Birthday.

Mrs. Emma Zimmerman gave II dinner on
Sunday last in honor of her mother, Mrs.
Anna M Lightner, celebrating her 10Th
birthday. Those Pre- sent were, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Lightner and daughters Mary and Pau
lyme and son Earl Of Union Bridge, Mrs,
Marshal Favorie of Ro,ldy, Mrs. Catherine
Davidson an aged aunt of Mrs Lighlner,
Messrs D q Ligh'ner and George King OF
this place. All spent very pleasant day.
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All old time Cough Syrups bind the bow
els. This is wrouy. A rev idea was adj
vanced two years ago in Kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar THIS remedy acts on the
mucous membranes Of the throat and lungs
and ioosens the bowels at the same time. 1t
rxpe's all cold from the system. Jtccars the
throat, strengthens the mucous N. mbrancs,
relieves coughs, colds, Group, wLoopng
cough, etc Sold by DR.. Jas. X. Waters.
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A man who once had rough horny -hsnds
made them soft and smooth with Witch Ha.
eel Salve, but he used the genune-that
bearing the name Re. G. Dewitt l. Co.
Chicago For sores, boils, cuts. burns,
bruises, etc., II has no equal, and affords al.
most immediate relief from blind. Needing
itching and protruding Piles. Sold by Dr.
Jas. X. Waters.
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DI ED.

Hannah Anna Mary Speak, died Feb. 10,
1906, aged A years, months and 10 days.
The cause of her death vas cancer for which
she had undergone one or more operations
ut Frederick.
The departed was one of seven children,
four sons and three daughters, born TO her
parents John A. and his wife Sophia Stull.
Feb. 10, 1850 she was united in holy natri-
mony TO John Speak. This union was bless
ed with two sons and one daughter. This
daughter and one brother of the deceased
preceded her in death. Her parents still
sdrvve her. While living with her parents
where Powell's now live, near Jimtown, she
attended the Moravan Sunday School al
Graccham with one or more of her brothers.
For some time preceding her death she and
her husband were members of the Reformed
Church at Creagerstown.
The funeral began at p. m, Thursday
Feb. 10Th at the house near Jmtown, the
funeral sermon on John IL: II, being prach-
cd by the Rev J. F. Kaiser, of Grsceham in
the Reformed Church at Crcsgerstown where
the intermcnt took place. Nj. l.. Creeger
was funeral director.
Rev 7 Kaiser
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Personal.

Mrs. Metz of Chambersburg, Pa, is visit
ing her sister Mrs. DR.. Waters.
Miss Jessie Harbaugh of Waynesboro is
visiting relatives in this place.
Mrs. J. P. r. Matthias has return from
Baltimore.
Miss Ada Cramer of New York is visiting
her aunt, Mrs john Miller.
Mr.. Jos. Baker of Manchester is visiting
her daughter, Mrs Sanford Shaffer.
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Gas In the Stomach.

Bclching and that sense of tullness so of
ten experienced after eating is caused by the
formation of gas. The stomach fails TO per.
form its functions and the food ferments
Chamberiain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
will correct the disorder. They aid diges-
ton and strengthen and invigorate the stom
ach end bowels. For sale at Waters Drug
Store.
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R- WANTED-A SINGLE SETTLED
white man to milk and care for 20 cows in
the city. Must be first class mixer. Also
two strong boys, mixers preferred, II or Is
years old, to go with milk wagon and work
in dairy. Terms for man $1S 90 per month;
boys $1,000 per month. Board, room and
washing. Address :
HARVEY A. MILLER,
7'Aisqulth ST.,
feb 221 Baltimore, Md.
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They never gripe or sicken, but cleanse
and strengthen the stomach. liver and bow
e.s. This is the universal verdict of the ma :
ny thousands who use DeWitt's Little Early
Rsers. These famous little pills relieve
headache, constipation, biliousness, jaundice
torpid liver, sallow complexion, etc. Try
Little Early Risers. Sold by DR.. Jas. X.
Waters
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Lame Back.

This ailment is usually caused by
rheumatism of the muscles aud may be
cured by applying Chamberlain Pain
Balm two or three times day and rub
biug the parts vigorously at each ap-
plication. If this does not afford relief,
bind Cd a piece Of flannel slightly dam
pened with Pain Balm, aud quick re
lief ia almost sure to follow. For sale
at Waters Drug Store.
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Itching Piles.

If you are Hcquniuted with anyone who Is
troubled with this distressing aiment you
can do him no greater favor than to tell HIM
to try Chamber ANS Salve. 1t gives instant
relief Price 25 cents per box. Sold at Wa
ters' Drug Store.
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ma arrfess.

At me Lutheran Parsonage OF Thurmont,
~ tho n'orning of Feb. Is, 1906, Mr. George
Ellis Fox and Miss Olive Kate FAY orite, both
well known in this community. Mr. and
Mrs. Fox will reside in Franklinyille alter
Aprii tst.
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$50 o'clock n. M,
the following valuable personal property to
wit:
4 HEAVY HORSES,
is HEAD OF CATTLE,
2 head milk COWS, 1 fat bull, 4 fat steers,
heifers,
3HOGS, Is SHEEP,
wagons and beds, 4-inch tread, S'inch do
3 1-2 inch do, all complete; spring wagon
log do, dirt cart, Champion binder grain
drill corn pillow,
GEISER THRESHER AND ENGINE
threshing machine and horsepower, now
eIs, 1 Adriance rake machine, horse rake,
clover seed huler, 8 barshear plows. 2 dou-
bic shovel do, 2 single do, 3triple do, Q pair
hay ladders sleigh, wind mill and fixtures,
Rolen screen, spring tooth hsrrows, spike
do, disk do, bag wagon, wood saw, post
boring machine, steam or horse power; fod'
der and hay cutter, set Of blacksmith tools,
2 grain cradles, moving scythes, single and
double trees, : wheebarrows, force drill, l
flint chopper, power crasher and chopper,
I Jockey sticks, hand cider press, y sets
breechlAnds, s pair front gears, 6 brides, q
collars, 3 set single harness. spair fly nets,
COW chains, 3 set breast do, 2 sets butt traces,
4 housens. saddle, 8 wagon lines. stretcher,
fifth and carrying chain, chains and traces, 8
caps bees, churn, sausage grinder and stuff.
er, 1 template etoye, 1 coal do. lot of back
bands, forks, rakes and shovels, 20 tons hay
by the ton, corn by the barrel, lot of barrels,
leaf table, lounge, 2spinning wheels and
contents, beds,ead, SO crooks of butter and
spreads of different kinds, lot of tinware,
lard by the can, hams by the pound, lot OF
tubs and many other articles too numerous
to mention.
Smoking positively prohibited about the
buildings.
TERMS OF SALE:-10 months $40,
| CORT HARBAUGH.
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Local Items.
Pastoral Letter.

We publish this week, in part, Pastoral
Letter and Mandement sent us by Kew. u.
II TragesSer Of Mt ST. Mary's' 1t will be
continued each week until finished.
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The Rural Mail Carriers did not 60 over
their respective routes today, Feb'y 22d be-
ing legal holiday.
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Business Locals.

EY- FOR RENT-MY PROPERTY ON
E. Main St., Thurmont. Address
A. FOREMAN,
248 9Th ST. N E.,
feb 15tf. Washington, d. G.
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Rew advertisements.
- 3. NJ. JONES -
JUSTICE OF TIE PEACE.

Acknowledgements, Conveyancing, Pension
Vouchers Executed, Special Attention given
Collections. Agent for r. G. Chase Il Co.,
High Grade Nursery Stock.
sy- After March lst Office in DR.. Birely' .
Building, adjoining Roots store, Thurmont
Maryland feb ~ 3mo
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CY- WANTED-TO RENT FOR SIX
months in or near Thurmont house or part
of house, large enough to accommodate
two ladies'. Address
MISS MARGARET JOHNSTON,
1922 Druid Hill ave-,
feb 22ti Baltimore, Md.
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eY- WANTED-MEN IN EACH
state to travel, post signs, advertise and
leave samples nf our goods. Salary as 90
per month. $500 per day for expenses.
KUHLMAN CO., Dept 3.
jan 10 3mos, Atlas Block, Chicago.
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Sion that COugh.

Get a bottle of DR.. Waters White Pine
Cough Syrup and take It for that cough.
feb Aft waters fharmacy.
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Don't deceive yourself. If you have indi-
gcstion take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t will
relieye YOU. Rev. W. f. Hocutt, South
Mills, N. c., says: II was troubled with
chronic indigestion for several years; what
ever ate seemed to cause heartburn, sour
stomach, flutte-ing of my heart, and general
depression of mind and body. My druggist
recommended Kolol, and it has relieved me.
! Gan now eat ANYTHING and sleep soundly
at night Kodol digests what you eat. Sold
by DR.. Jas. K. Waters.
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~ FOR SALE-AFTER APRIL 1ST,
High Grade Agricultural and Building
Lime at Vernon #. Smiths, Lewstown, Md.
feb 8 81 JAS. W. SMITH.
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REPORT

06~ ssAsa6aS S0
Of
THE CONDITION OF THE THURMoNT
NATIONAL BANK, AT THURMoNT, IN
THE STATE OF MARYLAND, AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS,
January 20, 1906.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts 187,628 81
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured SO 10
us. Bonds to secure circulation 21,250 90
Premiums on u. s. Bonds 5000
Bonds, securities, etc. 35,785 50
fixtures 100000
Due from National Banks, mot re.
serve agcnts) 1897 IS
Due from State Banks and Bankers 2s665
Due from approved reserve agents 2s,5ls.62
Checks and other cash items $500
Notes Of other National Banks 2l5.00
Fractional paper currency, nickels
and cents 800 80
Lawful money reserve in bank, viz:
Specie 10,75765
Ltgal.tender notes 10,757.65
Redemption fund with U. ). Treas
urer Is per cent of circulatiop) LOSE 80
Total SEAS, 2o3.ls
LIABILITIES.
Capital a5noc 90
Surplus 1000 90
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid 2,134.lO
National Bank notes outstanding 21,025.CO
Due to other National Banks 1916 "a
Due to State Banks aud Bankers 5,42s IS
Dividends unpaid 1900
Individual deposits subject to
check 1925 So
Total $s45, 2s3ls
STATE OF MARYLAND COUNTY OF FREDER.
lex, ss:
L. Jno. u. Jones, CASHIER of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement il true to the best of my
knowledge and belief
JNO. G. JONES.
Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to
before me this Ord day
of February, 1906.
VIM. w. Zimmerman,
Notary Public.
Correct--Attest:
JOHN r RoUzER.
PETER N. HAHMAKER,
VINCENT SEBoLD.
Directors
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New Advertisements,

Public Sale
B NJ Jones
Wanted-Bus Loo (2)
Rob't A Tyson & Co
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Killed BY a Tramp.

Mr. Chas. Gibson, an employee at -
Barrick's Lime Quarries near Woods5oro, got
into an alteration with tramp who was
lourging about the quarries, in which the
tramp stabbed Gibson, killing him almost in
stantly. The tramp was arrested and taken
to Jail. At the inquest held, the coroners
jury disagreed, seven, it is said, were in fay-
or of releasing the tramp from the fhct that
he committed The act in self defense, and the
remaining i've refused to say anything. Tue
tramp. who gave bis name as Cline" re-
mans in Jail and will be given hearing Ia
ter
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PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned will sell at his residence
on the 1osd leading from sabillasvllle Il
Thsrmoat; and about midway between 3D.
billssville and Deelfield, on
Wedm esday, March 2. 1906.
At $50 o'clock n. M,
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White Pine Cough Syrup prepared by DR..
Waters, knocks cold out in Jify. Try H.
feb Aft.
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tE WANTED-TWO MEN IN EACH
county to represent and advertise Hardware
department, put out samples Of orr goods,
etc Travelling Position or Office Manager.
Salary 800 90 per month, cash weekly, with
all expenses paid in advance We furnish
everything.
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Professional

Vincent SebOld.
AttOrncy-at.Law.
Counsel for The Thurmont National Bank
At The Thurmont National Bank
Every Thursday.
At Frederick every Monday and Tuesday.
Al his office in the Sebold Building, on public
square, Emmitsburg, every Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday.
Prompt and careful attention given to all
law, equity and testamentary business
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cB- FOR RENT.-MY STOnEROOM
on Il. Main Street, Thurmont, MI. Posses
sion given April /. 1865.
jan Tiff. SAML LONG.
tB- WANTED-DISTRlCT MANA
gers to post signs. advertise and distribute
samples. Salary $3.50 weekly, $500 per
Gay for expenses. State age aud present
employment.
IDEAL SHEAR CO.,
30 Randolph ST.,
jan II Amos. Chicago
H- FOR SALE-f75O WILL BUY
large Lot of Ground With House and Stable
building, situated on W. Main Street, Thur
mont, Md. Easy terms.
NOAH Z. CRAMER,
Oct. 5 emo. Frederick, Nd.
EB- FOR SALE-GOOD APPLE VIM
EGAR; IS cent, per Gallon.
july sof wv. CREEGER.
tE- FOR RENT-THE ROOM IN THE
Thurmont National Bank Building formerly
occupied by Mr.. Chas. J. Weller. Excellent
location for Office.
JOHN ROOT, Pres.
Jan l8tf. Thurmopt National Bank.
Gay d. F. SIMPLIFY. N. D., Of West
minister, Md, whose special work is Chronic
diseases and Fever conditions, Will spend
SATURDAY. of each week mt John MilIers Ho.
tel in Thurmont. Ready to wait on any
sufferer jan 1Stt
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THE CULUMBIA NOUOT,
F154t Dept. $40, 284 9th ave. Chicago, III.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-07

seemed to shake her whole body. "Of course, she
added, when the spasm passed, q l can only hope
that YOU do something either in purchasing or
using it
Gould YOU fix definite price for the quantity
YOU have-that is, a sale prce-and another price
merely for its use!" asked Professor Dexter.
Il can't do that off hand of course, but here is
my address on this card, Hotel TeutOnlc. expect
to remain there for few DAYS and YOU may reach
me there at any moment. Please, now, please,
and again there pleading note IN her voice as
she laid hand on his arm, don't hesitate to
make any offer to me. shall be only too glad TO
accept it if can" She rose, and Professor Dexter
stood beside her.
:" For your information, she went on, " l Will
explain that | arrived III this country only yester
dav by steamer from Liverpool and my need IS such
New-York tribune., 1906-10-07

riaee. The Thinking Machine leaned back in his
chair with squnt eyes upturned and slender, white
fingers pressed tip 10 tip
How long was she here" he asked at the end.
Ten minutes, | should say, was the reply.
Where did she sit -:
Right where YOU are, facing the laboratory door
The Thinking Machine glanced back at the Win
dow behind him And you: he asked.
&c | sat here facing her
You know that she did not enter the laboratory:
Il know it, yes, replied Professor Dexter
promptly " No one me has entered that
laboratory to-day. | have taken particular pains
To see that no one did When Bowen spoke to me,
had the radium III my hand. He merely opened
the door handed me her card, and went right out.
OF course ii 5 impossible that
Nothing IS impossible, Mr. Dexter. blazed The
New-York tribune., 1906-10-07

Thinking Machine suddenly. Did YOU at any
time leave Nine du Chastaigny in this room alone .
No, no, declared Dexter emphatically " |
was looking at her every moment she was here
did not put the radium out of my hand until Bowen
was out of this room and in the hallway there.
then came into this room and met her "
For several minutes The Thinking Machine sat
perfectly silent, squirting upward, while Professor
Dexter gazed into the inscrutable face anXiously.
hope, ventured the professor at last, that
YOU do not believe 1t was any fault OF mine.
The Thinking Machine did say :" What sort
OF voice has Nine. du Chastaigny: he asked
Professor Dexter blnked a little in bewilderment
An ordinary voice, the low voice of woman of
education and refinement" he replied
Did she raise 1t at any time while talking"
Perhaps she sneezed or coughed while talking
to YOU"
Cnadulterated astonshment was written on Pro-
tesSor DeXters face. She coughed YES, violently,
he rsPlieed sPlie ,;,, -. r,.,. u,.
there flash OF comprehension in his blue eyes.
Twice, L suppose:
Professor Dexter was staring at the scientist
blankly Yes twice, he responded.
Anything else
Well she laughed | think"
The Thinking Machine turned full upon him. and
those Sits which served for ewes We're screwed
down To PIN points. What was the occasion of her
laughter:
/ stumbled suit case she had set down
by the laboratory door there
The Thinking Machine absorbed that without
evidence of emotion then reached for the letter of
introduction which Nine. du Chastaigny had given
TO Professor Dexter, which he still carried
crumped up III his hand. 1t short note Just
a few lines in French, explaining that Nine du
ChaStaigny desired to Professor Dexter on a
matter Ot importance.
Do You happen 10 know Nine Curie'S hand
writing: asked The Thinking Machine after
CurSorY examination. "Of course, YOU had some
correspondence with her about this work:
/ know her writing, YES was the reply Il
think that is genuine, if that 5 what YOU mean "
Wen see after awhile, commented The Think
ing Machine.
He rose and led the way into the laboratory