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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10
PERSONAL.

Re invitation of the Woman's Auxi!-
iary to Christ Church Ms. Sarah stuart
Yesterday afternoon at he parish hail OIL
that church delivered most interesting
addres, on the work of The auxiliary in
the United States aud also on the cou-
vention held in Richmond last October.
The ladies of the auxilisries to ST. PauPs
Church and 10 Grace Church were also
present. After, the address reception
wac held.
Miss Hattie Douglas has returned to
her home on Cameron street, alter spend
ing the past lew months with relatives
in Mansfield, Louisiana.
Mrs. +. Tanner Mathews, OF Alexan-
dria, VINO spent sometime with her
sister. Mrs. George r. Garter, at her
home in Ricermon', hrs returned to her
home.-I Lynchburg Advance.
Miss Mary Balsley, daughter OF Or.
T. E. Balsley, of Reidsville, n: ",
is visiting her cousin, Miss Irene Lam
bert, on Duke street.
Mrs. Henry Daingerfeld has sent out
invitations for dinner to he given On
December II before The first Tuesday
german at her residence, 93S st. Paul
street, Baltimore, in honor OF her deeu-
tante daughter, Miss Katharine Dam
ger6eld.
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett and Miss
Kitty Barrett, are at Hotel Chalfontee,
Atlantic City. In few days they Will
20 to the Hotel Chamberlin, Fort Mon
roe, to remain until the end of the year.
Miss Fanny Virginia Burke, OF Alex,
andria, attended the o. Flaherty -Carne4i
wedding Thursday evening and is the
guest 10 Richmond OF Mrs. james Maury
and Miss Ella Garnett. - Richmond
Times Dispatch.
Mr.. Theophilus Bsllenger is quite SICK
at his homo on Cameron street.
Mrs. Dallas G. Pensyl, of Dsnville,
Pa, accompanied by her SOD, Mettler'
is visiting her brother, Mr.. Lorenzo 4.
Mettler. at 230 north Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10
WILL PROBATED.

The will of the late William Il. Lam,
bert wss admitted to probate today and
Mr.. r. d. Marshall, son -in-lsw OF the
deceased, qualified as executor. The de-
ceased lef. 81 600 to bis daughter, Mrs.
Frank Bell, Of Savannah; 81 900 TO his
son, Mr.. A. w. Lambert, of St. Louis;
81, 900 for the Alexandria Hospital; S5OO
to the Masonic Home in Richmond, and
the remainder of his estate to his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Helen Louise Marshall, OF
this city. His estate vas valued at about
22h OO0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10
THE OLD DAIRY HOMESTEAD.

The production of the Old Dairy
Homestead bythe Lyceum Dramatic Quo
tonight promises to be great success
An excellent cast under the direction OF
Mr.. NJ. f. Greene has been secured to
picture this story of rural life as 1t should
be done. The cast is as follows :;
Mike Donnavin, tinker, Wm. Toomey;
Malcolm Gray, an ex-convict, M. ).
Mcfarland; Willie Work, born tired,
II. Linden Whestley; Jason Wilkins, a
farmer, M. E. Green; Josh Arrowroot,
town constable, O. A. Rothmund; Jack,
a farm hand, r. O. Green; Mrs. Glim-
mer. an adventures, Miss Nj. Greene;
Becky wilkins, an old maid, Miss NJ.
King; Maude, Mr.. Wilkins niece, Miss
L. Lynch; Ruby, welt, Miss M. MUIR
ply. In addition to the above Mr.. VIM.
e. Thornton, 20 well knoSn to Alexan-
drians for his pleasing rendition OF pop
ular songs; Mr.. Harry Maxwell and the
popular Alexandra Mandolin Club will
render the specialties between acts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10

Bargains without parallel In ladies'
Cloaks. Suits, Waists, Children's Clcaks,
&C., DC.
Owing to trade conditions we find ourselves
overstoektd in orr Ladies' ready made wear
department, and in order to reduce the stock
we shall make liberal price concessions right
now, when you are N ost in need Of such gar
ments.
SS.sS Ladies' plain cloth top shirts reduced
to 50 SO.
s. eS Ladies' fancy cloth plaid top skirts,
reduced to $2.sS.
SLABS Ladies' all-wool cheviot suits, re-
duced to sl098.
1888 Ladies' broadclOth suits. reduced TO
$1298.
800 Black silk petticoats, reduced to 1898.
1898 Black silk pettcoats, reduced 10 "a 98.
1898 Children's coats, reduced to $2.49.
1888 ladies' tan jackets, silk lined reduced
TO 1898.
7.sS Ladies' 50 inch tan coats, reduced to
1898.
s. 9S Ladies' so inch black coats. reduced
10 1898.
ss.9S Ladies' short black jackets, satin
lined, reduced to S6.9S.
SIZES Ladies' 81 inch tan coats, reduced to
1898.
100 Panama dcess skirts. reduced to 1898.
$500 Broadcloth dress skirts, reduced to
1898.
1898 Children's bear skin. and astrakan
coats, reduced to S2.9S.
sizes Ladies' rain coats, reduced to 1898.
69c Black Saline waists, reduced to 49c.
69c Flannelette Waists reduced TO ACC.
S1.98 Fancy plaid waists. reduced to 81 AZ.
S1.bO White madras waists. reduced to CSC.
s.. 9s Silk waists, reduced to $2.49.
$l.O0 Black petlicosts, reduced TO 7bc.
SOC Flannelette wrappers, reduced to Zoe.
500 Short kimonas, reduced to &c.
D. BENDHEIM ( SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10
MEETINGS.

The annual meeting of the Wells
Mountain Sanatarium Company was
held yesterday evening at which officers
and directors were elected.
The annual meeting of stockholders Of
the Potomac Savings Bank, of George
town was held in this city this evening,
as was also the annual meeting of the
Home Savings Bank, of Washington.
At these meetings directors we're elected
and other business transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10
LOCAL RREYITIES.

Mr.. E. L. Howard, postmaster at
Herndou, Fairfax county, has resigned.
Advertisements telling where Christ
mas goods are to be had are interesting
reading now.
The recital OF old songs for the benefit
Of the Alexandria Free kindergarten
will take place at Lee Camp Hall tonight.
People living 10 the vicinity OF Fran K
lin and Columbus streets complain Of
the condition OF that intersection, caused,
it is said, by defective drainage.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Bessie
Oraddock took place this afternoon from
the residence, No. 1907 Prince street.
Rev, @. ID. Bulla conducted the services.
Owing to illness 10 The family Of the
Rev. r. s. 0 sens, the meeting at the
Baptist Mission on north Columbus street
will be postponed until further notice,
Among the pretty calendars being dis
tributed are those Of the National Sick
and Accident Association, OF which Mr..
A. A. ShriVer is manager In this city.
A horse which was recently taken up
as.rsy BY Mr.. VIM, Sps1n IN the south
eastern part OF the city WAS today claim
ed by its owner, Mr. n. O. l.. Moncure,
in the county.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Seventeenth Virginia Regiment Chapter,
u. d. O., will be held tomorrow, We'd
pesday afternoon, at o'clock, at the
Confederate Veterans Hall.
A meeting Of the City Council will be
held tonight. The Common Council
will meet at The Auditors Office as the
improvements being made to the COun-
Gil chamber have not been completed.
Officer Sherwood today arrested Robbie
and Bessie Hill, two small colored girls,
Who live on north Henry street, upon
the charge of having in their possession
stolen property which they we're offering
to sell at junk store at the corner Of
King and Lee streets. The girls had G
number of brass lamps used on paflof
cars and which hsd been battered aud
broken into junk.
Money can be saved by buyirg your
Shoes at MsrshalPs, 422 King street..
NOVEL If
All want the best. The He's. Walk
Over, Red Cross, aad Queen Quality
Shoes are TO be had at J. A. Marshall
& Bros, 422 King street, nova. u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10
THE REVIVAL SERVICES.

Interest in the protraced meeting
now being held in the Second Presby-
terrain Church is as apparent as ever,
another large audience being present
again LAST night. Rev. DR.. Finn de-
Tweed an earnest and forceful sermon,
which was listened to attentively. He
will preach again tonight. The DALEY
qusrtette renders splendid vocal music
nightly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10
To Xmas Shoppers.

In former years we have re-
ouested that Christmas shop
ping be done early. This is a
matter of consideration for
our helpers behind the count
ers. We make this request
again this year. Christmas
stocks are in and really moth
ing is to be gained by waiting.
When desired purchases will
be carefully packed and held
to your order for delivery.
We allow 10 per cent discount
to. Sunday schools and chari-
table institutions. We box
free of charge Kid Gloves and
Fine Handkerchiefs {:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10
VOTERS

The time In which voters could qualify
themselves to take part in the next June
election by paying their cspitation tax
expired today. When Treasurer Robin:
son closed his books there were slighIly
upwards Of 500 names on The list.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10

One often hears the expression, "My
child caught severe cold which de-
veloped into diphthoria," when the truth
was that the cold had simply left the
little one particularly susceptible to the
wandering dipbtheria germ. When Cham
bsrlain's Cough Remedy is given 1t
quickly cures the cold and lessons the
danger OF diphtheris or any other germ
disease being contracted. For sale by
Richard Gibson and W. F. Creighton d
IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10
LIE HOLIDAY SEASON.

Christmas is but two weeks in the
future, and many store windows are
filed with holiday goods. There is at
presents however, but little animation,
although within few days thes pirit Of
he season will have been more pro-
nopnced. Alexandra merchants are
now advertising seasonIble goods.
Their displays are profuse and theiI
prices will compare fAvOFa5ly with tho
OF other cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10
POLICE COURT.

There was but one case before the
Police Court this morning. Officer Fer
gason had arrested two men, who gave
their names as Lemuel Jackson and Will
liam Murphy, as suspicious characters.
Justice Cation gave them fifteen minutes
in which to leave the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10

Call at Lemons Drug Store, 6o4
King street, and get Photo of yourself
or family free Of charge Wednesday oil
Thursday, December 18th and 18th, BE-
TWEEN the hours Of IL and 2 P. NJ
Lemons Pharmacy, GOA King Street.
decI0 2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10

For any OF the ordinary diseases Of
the skin Chsmberlsih's Salve is excel
lent. 1t not only alIays the itching and
smarting but effects a cure. For sale
by Richard Gibson, and W. +. Creighton
& Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10
THE LuCKY NUMBER.

The handsome gold rosary, given by
Court Kavansugh, No. "a, ID. OF L.,
WAS drawn for in st. Msry's Hall last
night and won by Mrs. r. W. Ohaelton,
of 1907 Twenty .second street, Washing
ton. The lucky number was A-5S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10

Up to date Footwear. Buster Brown.
E. G. Skuffsr, Educator. We keep the
leading styles. Try us. ]. A. Mar
sball & Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10

Call at Lemons Drug Store, 6O4
King street, and get Photo of yourself
or family free of charge Wednesday OF
Thursday, December l1.h and 18th, be-
tween the hours Of IL and 2 p. m.
dec10 2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10

Up to date Footwear-We lead. Others
follow. We keep the leading pew ideas.
Try us. j. A. Marshall & Bros, 422
King street. NOVEL II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10
WOODWARD { LOTHROP.
Hnw nlntheria Is Contracted.

DeWitts Little Riser Pills are sold by W
F. Creighton d Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10

For this section cloudy and colder tonight.
Wednesd " fair, colder; fresh noFih"es'eny
winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10
D. BENDHEIM { SONS.
A Significant PRAYER.

"Moy the Lord help you make Bucklen's
Arnica Salve known TO all" writes J. q.
jenkins, OF chapel Hill, n. c. 1t quickly
took the pain out Of a frlon for me and
cured it in wonderfully short time" Best
on earth for sores, barns and wounds. 26c ct
all drug stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10
Local Matters.
Syn and Tide Table,
Weather Probabilities.

sun rises tomorrow at 7:09 a. m. aud se's
"a High Water 1911 a. m. and l:Oz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10

DeWitt's Carboized witch Hazel Salve.
Get DeWiu's. Sold by W. +, Creighton x
60,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10
Colored Wool Dress Pat
terms.

Atwood Serses, Cheviot'. Pananas, Her
r,nebone Stripes. aud a variety Of fancy
,qesvea in new. up .to.date fabrics. cut in
dress lengths, and neatly boxed when desired
Prices, SO. so t, $1,000 the pattern.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10
Mems Fancy Vests.

We have Vests for all occssions-F u;
Wooden Vests for Businessman, White hlsn'
cut Vests for street wear. Low cut yess ior
evening wear, aud Gray Low-cut vests iof
the tuxedo or dinner coat.
Prices, $1.5O to 81. so each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10
Black Wool Dress Pat
terms.

Atwood Cheviots. Serges. Batiste, Alba
troas. Checked and Striped Materials, MO
hairs: &c, cut in dress lengths. and neatly
boxed when desired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10
Dress Patterns.

They are ell graded according TO the
widths of the goods, and in every instance I1li
there is ample material for the dress: "nlls
the assortment is fresh and full 1t IS a goou
time to make selections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10

It is Just at this time vixen the stock Is con con,
plete and the patterns and.styles a. 'heii 'e'''
that selection is most easily made.
We are showing all the latest styles ana
materials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10

Money can be saved by buyirg your
Shoes at Msrshal's, 42s King street..
NOVEL II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-10

All want the best. The He's. Walk
Over, Red Gross, aad Queen Quality
Shoes are TO be had at J. A. Marsfall
g. Bros, 422 King street, nov2l u
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-07-18
COMPROMISE WITH PACKERS.
"sealed Package System" OF Buying
Cattle 10 Adopted at Meeting.

Chicago, Ill.-Thc scaled pack
ago system" of buying cattle at the
Chicago s%tOckyards was adopted AZ a
compromise at the meeting between
tho representatives Of the Chicago
Livestock Exchange and packers,
Negotiations have been pending for
weeks between the commission men
and the packers, but no agreement
could be reached on any other basis.
Tho packers held out for a system OF
purchasing cattle at the yards where.
by stock found to be infected with
certain diseases could be rejected az
ter the purchase.
Tho commission men maintained
that such n system was unfair and
gave the packers an undue advantage
owe the cattle Owner and commission
men. Under the agreement the pack
ing house buyers will make purchases
at their own risk. They will be given
the right To- examination, but once &C.
lectiOns have been made and prices
agreed upon the sale will be regarded
as completed and any subsequent
losses Will fall upon the purchasers.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-07-18

growing deeper and deeper. and yet !
iclt IL my duty to my hostess to make
rs light Of the matter as possible, cs-
p%ccialIy in the presence Of her other
guests.
After breakfast Miss Carney and I
walked down toward the river to.
grthcr and passed the spot where Mac
Ardel had questioned jerks and the
widow.
This Is where you saw the ghosts,
isn't it?' asked Miss Carney, with q
little nervous %shuddcr.
Yes" | replied, land we could have
captured them. too, If we had not been
so sure that we already had bigger
game In our hands"
u do hope they wont come back
again" she said with n SILVER. I'm al
most AZ much upset owe II as Annie
was. But she Is not at all well, Nj.
Ware. DO you know. ! really think she
Is growing weaker and weaker every
day. Her spirits keep her up and all
that, but she certainly hasn't the
strength she used to have"
h"ploSe lnat IL WHY inc nOte NJ
rectcd her 80" | returned. you re.
member, che was actually calling for
SONS ghostly manifestation only a mo
ment before. and yet you must have
noticed how completely she lost her
head when ] found the paper
But not until she had read IT," said
Misc Carney. She didn't seam 10
mind It at all until then. you know
ut almost seemed to me that she
recognized the writing" ! said guard.
cd'y. Did you ever see IT. before?"
handed Miss Carney the note,
which was I'm the flowing hand OF the
Widow Bruce az MaCArdel and ] had
seer II on that eyentlul night In the
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-07-18
"He Who keepeth His Tongue"

Ting his son In New York recently,
and was taken to a fashionable church
for the Sunday morning service. The
pastor Is a young man Of great cul.
ture, but evidently his Oratorical Of.
forts did not greatly impress the Wis.
ltor. for when they were walking
hOmcward the son remarked APPROX.
ingly: THAT was a good sermon, an
excellent m The congregation
like DR.. Blank very much" yes, a
good sermon undoubtedly" his father
replied. 1T could not possibly have
touched a sore spot anywhere"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-07-18
CTO LIE C~oNTINUED.)
GREAT NAMES IN DIRECTORY.
Many Namcsakes Of Famous Lights OF
Literature.

a study Of the ncw London Dircc.
tory. which this year scales 10 pounds,
Is extremely interesting. In the case
81 literature. We are accustomed to re.
gard tn" names of great authors as
ending with them; yet the greatest of
English writer's has several name.
slkcs scattered over London. William
Shakespeare, professor of singing, al.
most alOnc carries on the artistic ira.
dition OF h name; but there IL some.
thing quite i"tliZabcthan In the address,
Green Lanes app~crtaining to Henry
Shakespeare, a grocer. John Bunyan
rs another grocer, In what LOndOncrs
will describe as the" Edgwarc road.
William Blake Is a beer retailer, q
craft hat Ii far removed from songs
OF innocence Chauccr Is a name
that seems to have absolutely dropped
out. Milton. of course. Is fairly com.
mon, although the only John Millions
are "A ship chandler and u chirOpYdist,
neither OF them poetic ayOcatiOns.
Keats occurs a few times. but there is
no John Keats. Curiously enough,
there Is not a single Keblc, but there
Is n Defoe. The name of Bronte IL
owned very appropriately by a woman,
but she makes clothes instead OF nov.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-07-18
5e N$ZERy
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C4RHNCRWT
sycOJGPW brown COONE eoonSSAT noz 81

was placed under your platc?" asked
Miss Carney, in ar anxious tone. II
don't like this sort OF thing at all! II
makes me drcadfully nervous"
u haven't the slightest idea" I said,
frankly. But ! am sure W. will find
out all about II before long. You know
the other notes seemed very mystcrl.
Gus at first, but we oon explained
them without the slightest difficulty"
~ /; said these words ! thanked my
lucAy stars that , had taken the pre-.
caci'r to keep Miss Carney in TX.
nor!Acc concerning the cigar case and
r. '.ior Of the rags that we found in
Jsstb' possession. For my part, tho
ir.'rNry Of Carnay-Croft seemed to be
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-07-18
eUeJUoATEp GOVERNMENT ALSO
ASKS OTHER POWERS TO
GUST JAPs.
CRIEV0US ABUSES ARE CITED
European and American Commerce Is
Throttied by Dominating In
vaders-Likened to
~Hiohwaymcn.

The Haguc-"Highwsy men, bar
b%arians, murdcrers." are the mildcst
terms Prince Tjyopg Oui VI Of
Korea has for the Japanese in voicins
his appeals to The Hague conference
for the powers aid In saving his coun.
try from the MikadO's oppression. ia.
pan Is trying to steal Korea. as bare.
faccdly as ever highwaymcn robbed a
COACH he has said. MANY OF our
public men committed suicide rather
than submit to the barbarities OF the
Japanese government. Our emperor
Is the Mikado's prisoner. Korea con.
sidcrs America It's best friend, and
Koreans are profoundly grateful for
the manner in which the United States
has always aided their country by
word and deed. II. Is. IInlburt, the
American who was our cmpcrOr's most
trusted adviser 20 years ago, and who
accompanied us here, has left for the
United States, where he will lay u
caSc before pr, sident Roosevelt.
Navios Suffer Abuses.
"Whilc Japan IL complaining Of the
treatment accorded It's citizens In Cal.
i%fornia, 1t Is subjccting Koreans tc
far worse %indignities In the MikadO'S
land, but these humiliations are moth
ing compared to those hcapcd on tho
Koreans at home. Ignorant, %barbarouq
immigrants from Japan are invading
the country like locusts and behaving
as If they owned It. Every village has
It's tale Of cattle stealing, house break
Ing and the OutragcS OF dcf"nSclcSS
women by the Japanese. The Jap.
ancsc authorities In Korea never act
against malcfactors. and there Is no
redress for the wrOngs the people suf-
fer.
Japan wishes It's own exports to on.
ter Korea duty free. but would impose
Il tariff OF 40 to 80 per cent al valO.
rem on other countries goods. Tho
Chinese have the greatest commercial
interests In Korea, but America, Ger
many and England are also heavily
Interested. America, In particular.
has vast investments in the country,
and manufacturers enormous quaint.
ties Of goods for which there IL i'm
mcnsc demand among Koreans. If ia
pan Is permitted to break all existing
treaties there will be an end to the
powers hope Of securing the trade of
our 5000, 600 people,
II was said recently Prince TjyOnk
Oui VI announced that the Korean del,
cgation has changed It's plans and tho
entire party will sail for New York on
July II on the Oceanic. TIE prince
said his emperor has appointed for
mcr Premier Til Sangsul Of Korea AZ
a special envoy to the United States
To explain %Japan's oppression of Ko'
rcans to the American people.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-07-18

from Mrs. Bruce, and when I raw her
again. Just before luncheon, she cx.
pressed great concern over her friends
condition.
"Do you know, Mr.. Ware she said
%anxiously. Annie was ~drcadfully up.
set over that nOt" this morning. She
has shut herself in her room all day
and even refuses to see me. | have
just tried to persuade her TO come
down to luncheon, but she won't do It,
and says she doesn't want anything
sent up, either. She has 80 little
strength now that IT, worries me to
have her go without her meals I'm this
way. and then, she has been crying,
too, which is very bad for her and a
thing that she almost V does. !
could tell by the way she spoke and
me she wouldn't let me sec her face"
"Pcrhaps she Ii n trllc ashamed Of
her ignomiIeous collapse at the table
this morning after she had expressed
40 much bravery only the moment be.
fore" ! suggested. She was evident.
~ deeply affected all Of u sudden, you
know"
YES said Miss Carney, soberly,
and | don't understand II mt all. But
! am sure she knows nothing about
the writing. How could she, Mr.. Ware,
when | cannot recognize It myself? II
was just a nervous attack, OF course,
but ! wish she did not take Il 80 scri
ous!y, for the least little thing uses
her ~ So"
Nothing was said at the luncheon
table about the affair Of the morning,
and Miss Weston'a vacant chair seem.
ed to give an air Of gloom to the
whole party,
In the afternoon | wandered about