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CHAPTER III.

There was to be no completely attending
the position TAKEN by Miss Pamela Win
stanley, commonly Galley Posey in consid-
Grafton of her fellow-passengers Of the
Baltic From the first day out, as has been
said. every one aboard became a prey to the
absorbing interest created by her daily
movements, sayings and doings. Beyond
the fact that she was travelling with her
father, a Mr.. Herbert Winstanley, some
time of the army OIL the confederate states,
presumably a person Of very moderate So
cial place and fortunes, the antecedents of
the radiant young beauty were unknown,
and she was accepted upon her face value
alone. It was indisputable that, whenever
she appeared, conversation conferred upon
her to the exclusion of more serious topics.
And, in return. Miss Winstanley lavished
her effervescing good graces with impair
TALLY upon all admirers In attendance.
The honors of her smiles and pretty say
ings were shared alike by Lord Clandonald
and any minor individual of the impressible
sex who might chance to be on hand.
Jolly old Lord Channel Fleet, resembling
Santa Claus with his roseate face and
white fringe of a beard, found himself
vying for her favors with succession of
American college youths in sweaters one
Of whom, famed in university circles as a
thrower Of the hammer, stood about in
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those white peacocks. Clandona1d, take my
word for it."
'Then marry one yourself, and I'll let the
place to you for a song
Il have still to see Tibet" answered the
other, stopping to light q fresh cigar.
Their talk ended in a discussion wide
afield from the subject with which it had
begun. But when Mariol turned in, 1t was
with a throb of secret satisfaction that he
had been able, in the darkness, and ap.
parently a rimproviste. to wing in the
direction of his friend a shaft he had long
held in reserve for him.
He had been with Clandonald. side by
side. wading through the miserable mire of
his divorce case, and rejoiced when he saw
him rid forever of the creature who had
dragged him down. The two men had met
first in South Africa, while Clandonald was
lying i'll of enteric. and Mariol, coming upon
him by accident in the course of his own
explorations for observation and adventure
at the seat Of war. had nursed him with
the gentleness and devotion Of woman,
until he was out of danger and ready for
the voyage home. During his first conya-
lescence, Clandonald had received the plain
ly unwelcome news of his wife's intended
journey out, Ito look after her dear old
boy" The arrival of her Grant ladyship,
followed by the untoward discovery of her
real motives in making this heroic effort,
and the hardly concealed scandal of her
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companionship on the voyage, precipitated
a relapse of Clandonald's -nalady, and the
ultimate severance some two years later,
Of his heavy marriage bond, borne during
the lifetime Of boy who died through her
neglect.
In all this dreary time Mariol had stood
by him and held him up. The brilliant
mocker, the professed skeptic of all tender
ness apart from the metaphysics of the sex
question, had developed into the best OF
hard-luck friends; and their agreement 10
travel together after Clandonald was free
and had left the army proved more than a
success.
Mariol to his boulevards and the fond con-
genial life Of Paris, Clandonald-to what!
Mariol, with his Ieen insight and ready
sympathy, saw that his friend was return
ing to England, restless. unsatisfied, out or
tune with his future surroundings; well In
body and healthy in his mind indeed, but
in no humor to pick up his life from where
his late partner had cast 1t, like jewel,
into wayside dirt.
Marioi had hoped much from their visit
to America, where they had found them
selves, during the latter part Of the season
at Newport, subjected to the overpowering
hospitality of the leaders OF the great
world. But although Clandonalds antece-
dents were as well known and Familiarity
discussed there, as in England and on the
continent, and there had been displayed no
disposition on the part Of society to VISIT
his evil fortune upon him, the young nan
Of charms and graces, denied De1Ore ms
gaze during the hours when the world tnat
entertains Is In evidence. Mariol sometimes
wondered whether his friend would not
have been more easily consoled In an at
mosphere less surcharged with the art OF
pleasing.
The moment he had lead eyes upon Miss
Carstairs, whose patronymic he was yet to
learn. 1t had fiashed upon the Frenchman's
active brain that here was the solution OF
his perplexities That the girl met 80 thor
ouRhly his own exacting taste in externals
seemed to him q convincing proof she would
be the ideal angel to step down into Clan
donalds troubled pool and make 1t clear
Her looks, age, good breeding, reserve OF
bearing, and evident fortune added to the
fact that she, too had In her eyes the
shadow Of past sorrow, left the kind nc
ZIONIST no doubt OF his own perspicacity In
selection He mad addicted himself to the
task of making friends with her, with
promptitude facilitated by his secret hopes
and Clandonald's Indifference proved the
more provoking in that 1t bore every aspect
of probable enduringness.
Mariol fell asleep. that memorable first
night at sea, congratulating himself that his
cares in connection with matters Of senti-
ment were so purely perfunctory, and that
whatever the issue out Of Clandonald's i'm
passivlty, no personal interest IN any one
Of the disturbing sex could ever anord his
mentor other than the emotion OF scien'
fist who skewers new butterfly for his
microscope.
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ONCE job that came under

sssd z certain onace job that came undse
pa he' fhere now, daddy. d Just tAs
he could. She might have helped him up
the ladder by Just putting out finger tip.
And he 10 SO ambitious. so fastidious. 1
could see that little tribes about me Jared
on him constantiy-the very things these
lords and grandees aboard admire the most
It seems He called them proyinciaiisms.
and Lord Channel Fleet says they're simply
delicious. Who am to believer?
"Ah. my little girl. 1 can't tell you and
thats the truth. But Johns apt to be
right. only whether or not Miss Carstars
Is his ideal. you just be yourself and don't
put on any frills. You can't help being
lively. thank God, nor true, nor generous.
for you're your own mothers child. You'll
make friends. never fear. the only trouble
to my mind is lest they should be those
who care FOR you only because"
why. daddy. one would almost think I
am something In disguise. You needn't be-
afraid of any one on this trip. however.
They'll all forget me the day the ship
We'll, 1t don't matter much when we've
got John behind us. does II. daughter? 1
reckon he'll be proud as am to hear what
a belle you've been. There's only one
thing It's crossed my mind he mightnt
fancy overmuch-your going around with
that lord fellow that's been so much talk
ed about-that Clandonald man. l mean"
"Oh. daddy, dont!'
Mr.. Winstanley had thought himself
through experience. prepared for most OF
the idiosyncrasies of femininity as develop
ed by his daughter, but he could not have
reasonably counted upon the look that
came into her face as she made this pro-
test. 1t caused him to stare shake himself
like wet dog, scrutinize her again mar
roWly, then utter an exclamation familiar
to him only under stress of strong emotion.
.'Stonewall Jackson, daughter! l want TO
know
Go be continued next Saturday,
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attitudes expressive OF rank Jealousy.
whenever his sportive icrdship was at her
side. Lady Channel Fleet. indeed. was
known to be nervous lest the threatening
young man should do something dreadful
to her nege.
Miss Blocker. Mrs. vereker and sundry
mothers Of unentertaining danghters, , who
assistance and walked with each other the
diurnal miles, looking as II nothing would
induce them to descend to the companion
Der of ingenious theories to account for the
fair Pamela. She was miliiners fore
woman. going out to secure fashions for
Alison's Cross Roads. She was dashinE
name. She had been barmaid In Cali
fornia, an artists model in New York, an
assistant washerwoman In the Klondike.
had tried en- cloaks In leading haberdash-
there was somebody aboard who had known
somebody else who had actually seen her!
But OF suppositions concerning the charm
err. the most popular was that she had sung
on the local stage somewhere In the south
and was now going abroad to study for
comic opera. For in addition to other de-
vices for the bewilderment of mere man
Miss Winstanley was found to possess a
fascinating gift of rendering little Creole
chansonettes that conjured up the warm
velvet-like touch of southern air, the region
of palm and pine and hooking birds' OF
orange flowers and Cherokee roses, ana
she could Groom Nanny" songs, OF
negress hushing her nursing, in way to
bring tears to the eyes of most hardened
listeners. And between the songs and
croonings she would describe scenes and
impersonate actors. with natural fire and
pathos that are rarely taught or teachable
But of this accomplishment she was more
chary than the rest, and there were those
heard to declare that, on one occasion on
deck, she had sung tears into her own
eyes, and abruptly stopped, dc claring she
did not care to do it before more than one
or two. The incident being repeated to
Miss Blocker. that inveterate lady de-
clared it to be but clever bit OF acting to
whet expectation of future appearances be-
hind the footlights.
Amid the successes of his daughters me-
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The Spider and the Grasshopper.
DR.. n. c. McCook, in Harper's.

ID. u.
While we stand theorizing a grasshopper
comes our way. How gracefully he swings
on yonder grass stalk! How gayly he skips!
What an athlete he is in jumping! Alas! he
has made one jump too many for his last
Ieap-literally his last-lands him upon the
fatal snare OF the spider Argiope. Our
spider, hanging there so placidly and SEEM
ing so lethargic has instantly become q
type Of frenzied energy. She leaps upon
the partly entangled insect. She seizes 1t
with her sharp claws and strong, spiked
legs. From her spinnerets pours forth a
stream Of silk ribbon which, dexterously
drawn out by the hind feet, encompasses
the struggling insect, which Is meanwhile
revolved by the captor's forelegs and paips.
The motions are 30 rapid that one hardly
follows them; and ere he has well grasped
the situation the captive Is swathed In
white silken bag, and hangs there In the
gap in the broken web made by Its strug-
giles, like a 'canvas-covered ham hung TO q
cellar rafter.
Poor grasshopper!-or. let US say rather.
Door locust! For since the creature must
die and be eaten, let II perish under Its
own name. And now, see how deftly Ar
ping from point to point until she has
reached her central shield!-Thereto she
lashes 1t and settles quietly to her
feast But scarcely has she well be-
gun ere there is another ring at her
struck another part of the orb and the
news thrills along the line" to the central
shield. In a trice Argiope is upon 1t. 1t
Is enswathed and hangs there by short
cord in a small silken sack-a trussed-up
fly.
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Young Husband-'Don't you think
darling, that my smoke is likely to spoil
the curtains?"
Young Wife-"You are the best and
most considerate husband that ever lived
dear. OF course Ii would"
Young Husband-"Well, then. You had
better take them down."-Illustrated
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ish.'
ut may be So" said her father resigned
ly, but putting one fact alongside another.
it looks as If you'd had as good show
as any young lady on board daughter"
Daddy, you are the dearest old bat!"
cried She revealing to his astonished gaze
her eyes full of big, bright, childish tears.
How can't you see that I'm only peep
and that most of the women on board
hardly speak to me? I don't care a bit
about that horrid old war-horse Of the
Scripture that snorts and champs-Miss
Blocker! I consider her beneath my no
tice, and she may insult me all she pleases.
And Mrs. Vereker Is another, and all their
set-dull. stif women. with nothing but
their wealth to recommend them"
"Well. II it comes to that" murmured
Mr.. Winstanley. involuntarily clinking the
sovereigns he carried In buckskin pouch
in his breeches pocket. then checking him.
self and saying no more.
"They may say I'm chorus girl all
they're q mind to. I know I'm not, and
that you are one Of the most honored
citizens Of our town. and We came Of good
old stock. don't deny I've wanted to go
on the stage. TIL lately, I've simply yearn-
ed for 1t. But that, and all sorts Of no.
lions I had seem to have vanished away
since I came aboard-since I've known
Miss Carstairs.".
That's the young woman sits at our
table? Can't say blame you, Posey. I
kinder took a shine to her. myself the first
evening out; but she chilled on me after
ward, and I'm never for troubling folks
with my attentions"
':,She chilled on you because of me, poor
dear: for any nice girl in her senses must
see you're heavenly angel If you do wear
rusty tweeds. She Thought was crude and
aggressive and cheap and SO 1 am. may
be, but I don't mean to stay SO; and If
ever 1 get to be anything better. it'll be
Helen Carstairs that's started me. But she
won't know it. and won't know me. and
that's really what's bothering me 30 dread
fully daddy"
Her fathers the great Carstairs. isn't
he? Didn't I hear John say he'd indirectly
given him a lift last year. and said some
good things about the way the boy man
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/ Tic Olu IellOW Walking alone, unkGQ l6r
arm in his. adjusting her pace to his.
why, little girl. what's come to you, that
! the beaux have left you no better company
than miner he said with the ocular hom-
age of his habitual manner to her
| There isn't much better company than
yours. dad. and I'm beginning to find it
| out" she answered caressingly.
We'll, well. compliment from the belle
| O the ship! Reckon when I get to London
I'll have to be buying myself new suit,
and a dozen o boiled shirts, though come
| to think o. 1t. seems to me I'm no great
| way behind that Lord Channel Fleet o.
wear-regular beetle-crushers, those shoes
| of his, and his hat an even match for
mine"
Hes rather an old dear, anyhow" said
Posey; but I've got another ancient on the
string that's too foolish to talk about. That
Mr.. Vereker-hes dyed and, made-up, and
always fussing about digestion. He has
q young doctor travelling with him to give
him hypodermics for his nerves. and they're
| going to some queer place where he'll have
| to walk barefoot on wet stones, and diet,
| with lot of grand dukes and things that
! he just loves to talk aDout. Aren't they
Inc you prancing around after young girls!'
II can't" said her father, simply. There
| isn't a woman living, old or young, that
could take my fancy away from the girl
love. the same now as then. You're pretty
good-looking, Posey, SO people seem to
think. But your mother. Lord! She was a
beauty, and as soft as gentle as an evenin'
breeze
81 sometimes wish had her now, daddy
Since I've been eighteen, and everybody 8.
SO good to me, l mean. There are such lots
of little things mother could tell me. And
to think I was the only child she kept-the
very last Of your family-and she couldn't
have stayed with me! All! we'll don't mind
me. dad, I'm happy enough with you.'
"You certainly don't often pull q long
face, dearie. II there's anything troubling
you. out with it, and let's see II can't
help"
"It's rather a big little secret, daddy.
Maybe oughtn't have kept it so long, but
was ashamed to tell, I reckon. You see
nothing like this ever happened to me be-
fore"
The old mans faded eyes kindIed with
sudden fire. He halted her suddenly, facing
seaward, and together they leaned over the
taff-rail
sPosey. 1t hasn't got anything to do with
John Giynn, has 1t 2" he asked witt, a trera-
ulous eagerness of joy.
yes, daddy"
He spoke to you before we sailed?'
Just before. That last evening at the
hotel when you went or to smoke with
the nice old gentleman you fought beside
at Seven Pines, and left US sitting In the
corridor looking at the people. He said
everything that was nice about you, first;
how you had been his fathers dearest
friend, and had helped him through college,
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The barn Of Col r N Holland was de-
stroyed by fire about O'Clock Monday
night, including carriage and about
5000 worth of stock feed. One buggy
horse and COW gotten out in safety
Origin of fire unknown.
WANTED-Sweet potatoes at canning
factory. Will pay so cents per bushel
delivered there.
MARIETTA CANNING Co.
~ lbs. graduated sugar, all day next
Saturday, for $1.00.
H. A. Ward & Bro.
Stone, Barnes & Co. offer some splen-
did bargains this week in fall remnants
of dress goods, silks, etc To get the
benefit of these extraordinary values
it will he necessary to call at once.
Read half page advertisement in this
issue
Good razors, all day next Saturday,
at As cents. H A. Ward & Bro.
NoOAd plAAOW bOPs3 Will COIu w II1uIClL
and material for all sorts of fancy work
can be had by calling at
Mrs. B. Schoenthal's.
so cents per bushel paid for all sweet
potatoes delivered at canning factory.
MARIETTA CANNING Co.
Saturday is special bargain day at our
store. H. A, Ward & Bro.
Our Marietta banks have handled the
money stringency" with prudence and
foresight. They have met every de-
mand, and are moving along serenely
and prosperously. The Marietta banks
are all right.
A big line of calico at 7 cents per
yard. 81. A Ward & Bro.
Mr.. Carnes says his special fifteen
days sale is proving very satisfactory
A fine run of steady patronage, excel
lent bargains, and the best quality of
goods. Read the Carnes Furniture Co. g
sd this week.
We give 10 per cent. discount on
ladies' skirts. H. A. Ward Il Bro,
Wool for slippers. shawls, sweaters ;
in fact, wool for all kinds of knitting
and crocheting. Also slipper soles, at
Mrs. B. Schoenthal's.
Next Thursday, 28th, is Thanksgiving
day. Union religious services will be
held at the Methodist church at II
o'clock. Rev w. L. Pierce will deliver
the sermon.
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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
pARAGRAPHED
Matters in City Briefly
ChrOnicled for Jour.
nal Readers.

Mr.. D. f. Little visited his parents at
Eatonton, Ca, last week.
FoR RENT.-One furnished room
Bath, hot ana cold water; centrally 10.
Gated. Apply at Journal office.
Rev. F. NJ. Lacy, who had his leg
broken several weeks ago was in the
city Thursday on crutches.
For SALE.-Good heavy dray mule
cheap. Apply to JOHN D. CUNNiNGHAM,
Ladies' dress skirts and cloaks at the
lowest prices can be had by calling on
Mrs. Schoenthal.
Fresh TAFFY and Peanut Griddle at
Mosher's.
Mr.. Cornell us Keefe, of Gordon coun-
ty, was here Thursday, visiting his sis
ter, Mrs. ]. A. Massey.
We learn that one of Mr.. George
Montgomery's children has scarlet fe.
YER
FRESH BREAD and Rolls twice day
at M0Shers.
Mrs. John W. Lewis, Jr., and three
children are on two months visit to
Mr., and Mrs. j w. Lewis, in Charles
ton, sc.
For RENT.-Rich farming land, il
any size tracts, within half mile of city
limits. Apply to JOHN D. CUNNINGHAM
If you owe the Journal any amount
last year or this, please call and settle,
Pay day ought to come once in awhile.
Mrs. j w. L. Brown and daughter,
Of near Gainesville, were the guests OF
Mrs. Joseph NJ. Brown several days the
past week.
Sweaters at cost. Children's and in
fants' caps and children's furs from SOC
up. The newest creations in millinery
each week as the season advances, at
Mrs. B. Schoenthal's.
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sure EuOLOn4s NONcubcE %OIl, ~ 0dubt
& Hodges drug store. There will be
hand-painted place cards, appropriate
for Thanksgiving dinner or lunches, on
sale.
Mems heavy overshirts at As cents,
H. A. Ward Il Bro.
The B. n. Bostain Co. have contrib.
uted so dresses, suitable for children
from ore to six years of age, to the
Home Mission Society, to be given to
the poor and needy on Thanksgiving
day, regardless of denomination. II you
know of some needy ones, kindly notify
Mrs NJ. r. LYONS or
MRS. Lucy GILBERT.
1t will pay to buy shoes from us.
H. A Ward & Bro.
Mr. 7. A. Granting has rented and
moved into the elegant residence of
Mrs. John Gambler on Atlanta street,
where the family will remain until Mr..
Granting rebuilds on Powder Springs
street.
LosT.-A small folding pocketbook,
on Monday night, containing S4l.00 in
money and fifty dollar note on John
Duncan. Reward if returned to
FRED w. SMITH.
ia Locust st.
Another lot of underwear in this
week. II. A. Ward & Bro.
Yes, Clearance House Certificates
are received for the payment all dues
at the Journal, dollar for dollar.
Raisins. figs. dates, currants. citron,
for fruit cake. II. A. Ward & Bro.
Mrs. J. s. Warren returned last week
from Gastonia, n. c., where she at
tended the marriage of her niece, Miss
Emma Page, to Mr.. Rhodes, of Mont
gomery, Ala. The happy couple are on
trip to Northern cities.
Something new in gloves.
ii. A. Ward g. Bro.
Rev. l. A. STAFFORD has bought from
Mr.. Orlando Awtrey mis- farm near Ac-
worth, known as the Starnes place /;
also 40 acres of the Carruth place, and
will move to it in December. The sale
was made by Bernard Awtrey, real
estate agent.
Bull dog" shirts at As cents.
H. A. Ward & Bro.
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The Young Ladies Auxiliary of the
First Baptist Church will hold psrlor
sale Monday, November 18th, at CAN'T
& Hodges drug store. There will be
hand-painted place cards, appropriate
for Thanksgiving dinner or lunches, on
sale
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Mems heavy overshirts al As cents.
H A Ward X Bro.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-15
F%REEHOLDER ACCUSED.
Only of Being Recently Married and
Ofense Is Condoned with Gift.

Freeholder David Mcbride, of East Or
ange. was n surprised man yesterday
afternoon when he attended the meeting
OF the County Board of Freeholders and
found some of his colleagues making rath-
er stern charges against him. Mr.. Nc
Bride has recently Joined the silent ma
Jority," and his fellow members decided
TO recognize the event in some formal
manner. Late in the meeting Director
there was q serious subject before the
board.
ut has come to the knowledge of the
Board of ~Freeholders that one Oh It's MEM
bers has committed an act which most of
us have been guilty OF. and those who
have not should get busy This is no
reflection upon our worthy supervisor and
others. A committee has been appointed
to look into this matter, and ! understand
the committee Is ready to make a report.
Mr.. Eaton, do you find the charge against
Mr.. Mcbride proven? Mr.. Otterbein, how
do you find?'
The bachelor county official from West
member OF the committee, with Mr.. Eaton,
] find the charge proven"
Director Barry then resumed his gravity
OF demeanor and continued:
Mr.. Mcbride. you being the accused
party, to me has been delegated the pleas
ant duty Of rendering a verdict. I do now
on behalf OF the Board of Freeholders and
some county officials as n mark Of the re-
gard In which you are held by your col
fe6gCSs present you with this token of
their esteem and good will, accompanied
by their best wishes for a long and happy
life for yourself and Mrs. Mcbride"
Amid APPLAUSE Mr.. Mcbride accepted a
beautiful punch bowl, pedestal, ladle,
4 slasses and other accomplishments and
his fellow officials for the gift.