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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-25
The Daily Short Story

Groom: There, there, little one,
don't. cry.
Butcher (impatiently): IF you
are not ready to decide, I'll wait
upon others and come back to you.
Bride: Oh, oh, please don't leave
us. Why, we won't have anything
TOTO eat.
Butcher: Well, if you are ready
Groom: Yes, we are ready-sure
We are. Now, what is to be dear?
Bride: Well, if you don't care
you are sure you don't, Reggie?
Groom-No, fire away and get
what you want-I'll pay for it.
Bride (looks at him admiringly):
He's awfully generous, you know
Aren't you, dear?
Groom getting chesty): Well,
rather.
Butcher (unfeelingly): Well,
ma'am?
Bride (frightened): You get it,
Reggie.
Groom (determined): Give us
two quarts Hamburg
Bride: There. Why didn't
think of that-and it's easy tot boil,
too! You are the smartest thing,
Reggie.
Groom (tot butcher: Wrap that
in hurry-we don't want to stay
here all day. Ito bride) I'll carry
it, darling.
Bride: But when | go to market
alone, I'll have to learn to carry
meat.
Groom: | won't have you carry.
ing big things like this. I'll come
with you when it's too late to have
them sent, dearie.
Bride: How good you are to me!
(eXeunt.)
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-25
TRUSTING WIDOW
ROBBED or $1,000

SEATTLE. March PA bunco
game by which Mrs. Anna Roeh.
laundress employed In the Marine
laundry, was fieeced out of g. 600
has just been uncovered.
Mrs. Roeh is a widow with two
small children dependent upon her
for support, and owned little
home In Portland.
To build this loan OF $1,000, Sc
cured by mortgage on the prop
erty, was procured. Recently Mrs.
Roeh saved enough money to pay
on the mortgage. This she en-
trusted to a supposed friend who
was going to Portland. but the
mortgage was never paid. Mrs.
Roeh Is now In Portland in the
hope OF locating the person who
took her entire savings.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-25
Easter Specials in Art. Dept,

Don't overlook the fact that touch of clean,
crisp new linen for Easter is just the proper
thing.
renaissance Austrian drawn work and plain hem
stitched linens for just one-quarter off the regu-
lar price.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-25

! Secretary Taft is talking of going
10 Alaska. That's the first hint Of
trouble up there.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-25
CUT RATES ON HUMAN LIFE.

The question is often asked: ''Why do people hold
the law in 50 little respect?'
1t is because the law is so imperfect
For example, it has just been decided in New York
that the Joy Steamship lines liability for the Larclmon
disaster is limited to $103.12.
One hundred and sixty lives for $10312
federal statute Of 1851 limits the liability Of steam
ship company to the value of the wreck The salvage of
the Larcmont amounts to $1O32, if suit entered
for every death in that awful accident the company would
divide SlO3.l2 among the 100 plaintiffs
1t is not the law which is held in conempt it is what
the law permits
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-25
OUT DYNAMlTE;
PICKED UP IN PIECES

HUNTINGTON, Ore. March %.
While thawing out dynamite at
Goldsmith & McMonald's camp on
the Northwest road, several miles
from this place, where construction
work is being done by the o. r, &
N, B. Alonzo and A. Garran were
blown to atoms by the explosion OF
200 pounds of the material. Only
small portions of their bodies were
recovered.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-25
A WORD FROM JOSH WISE.

John Dillon advises the Irish to
Initiate the Beers. Can you
Imagine Ireland filled with men
wearing Santa Claus whiskers!
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-25
SHORT TALKS TO MEN,

For the especial benefit of the
business men Of the city, Rev. Dean
Lockwood has arranged series of
short addresses to be delivered
daily, except Saturday, this week
at All Saints. Subjects are as fol-
lows: Monday, Business and Re.
ligion'; Tuesday, why Christian
ity Should Appeal to Mem; Wed.
ne2day, "The Church the Birth.
place Of Manhood; Thursday
Gods Call to Men; Friday, THE
Message Of the Cross" The talks
will be given between 1910 and
1880.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-25

"He has such fine delivery he is
bound to make his mark"
"As what? Spellbinder or base
ball pitcher?"
1t is reported that Mabel Gilman
will return to the stage, Maybe w.
f. Corey has only been her press
agent after all.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-25

Under the auspices Of the local
theosophical society NJ. Heindel
will give the two finishing stereop-
ticon lectures in his court tonight
and tomorrow night at tia Uni
tartan church. The subjM this
evening is on Thought iE. Char
acter Building" NJ
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-25
CUPID AT THE MARKET

(They approach the butchers
block timidly. They gaze around
wonderingly, then at each other
lovingly. AS yet words of endear-
ment come little hesitatingly
from him. She has adapted herself
to them more readilyD
Bride (whispering): You better
get the meat, Reggie.
Groom gazing at her rapturous-
ly): You must learn-dear.
Bride: | will-but it looks diff
cult the first time.
Groom: | know, but you must
be brave-dearest.
Bride: All right, but what shall
l ask for, Reggie?
Groom; Ask that butcher there
to wait upon you.
Bride (timidly): l think | will
wait just a minute, dear, for. the
other mamie is much better look
ing.
Groom (suspiciously): Why,
what's the difference-dearie?
Bride: | suppose there isn't any
only he has been looking at me
for the last five minutes.
Groom decidedly: Well take
this fellow here. (To butcher:
My-wife wants to be waited upon
Bride: Yes, we want something
for dinner, don't we dear?
Groom: Yes, sure. We want
some meat.
Butcher (politely); What can
do for YOU ma am?
Bride Cooking at groom: What
had | better get, Reggie?
Groom Whatever you want
dearie.
Bride: But l want to please you
Groom Cooks at her lovingly:
uBt you always do that.
Bride (timidly): What have you,
Mr. Butcher?
Butcher: Everything, Lamb,
beef, pork, mutton
Bride: Lambs are little muttons,
aren't they? There are so many
things - they confuse me- (To
groom: Shall | get one of them?
Groom: | think ahem-how
would a leg of lamb go, dear?
Bride: | am afraid it wouldn't
go. That's the trouble with big
things for just two. (To butcher)
You see we have just gone to fiat
keeping.
Groom (proudly): Been married
Bride Ito groom in Whisper:
Hush. You mustn't let him know
we are just married. Make him
think it was years ago. (Aloud)
Now, dear, | wish you would help
me.
Groom: You must learn to do
eide these things. Didn't you do
the marketing for us last year.
dear?
Bride Indignantly: should
think not. Why, we weren't even
engaged (confused) that isl will
look at few sausages, please.
Will yard be enough, Reggie?
Groom Maybe you better get
something that is nicer-costs
more, you know. l don't mind the
cost. Birdie.
Bride: What have you-oh, I
asked you that before, didn't l.?
Well, show us something else Not
that-that kind looks difficult to
cook. | wish had brought my
"Housekeeper's Guide" with me.
Ito groom, imploringly): Help me,
Reggie.
Groom: Ahem-Got any turkeys?
Bride: We like the white meat.
You might give us half pound off
the front, please. Oh, | never could
cook it without mammal guess
well think of something easier
Try to think of something, dear.
Groom: Well, | don't know
much about this sort of thing,
Birdie.
Bride: | thought you knew
everything. You said you would
help me-and now you won't help
me just to buy the meat. You don't
lo-love me-(takes out handker-
chief
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-25

Guess again" said John D.
Rockefeller. when asked if he in
tended to give $50.000,000 to New
York. All right, John. We guess
you won't give 1t.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-25

Ihere Will also be one-quarer off on our
novel assortment of laundry bags, shoe pockets
and tinted centerpieces.
Austrian linen drawn work pieces Of all sizes
and descriptions. Renaissance scarfs and shams
squares round centerpieces and does in all
sizes
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-25
FOUR KILLED IN COLLISION.

LOS ANGELES, March 25.-A
head-on collision on the Santa Fe
killed c. G. Franklin, A. H. Ed
wards. j. G. Gall and Fred HodgAn.
students and injured a dozen others
yesterday.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29
There l. No Reason

why your baby should be thin. and
fretful during the night Worms are
the cause Of thin, sIckIy babies. i
is natural that a healthy baby should
be fat and sleep well. If your baby
does not retain its food, don't ex-
pertinent with collie cures and other
medicine, but try a bottle of Whites
Cream Vermifuge. and you will soon
Sc your baby have color and laugh as
it should. Sold by Suwannee Drug
Co. noy-dwS
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29
Cured of Bright's Disease.

Mr.. Robert o. Burke. Elnora, n.
Y, writes: Before 1 started to use
FOley'S Kidney Cure had to get I'd
from twelve to twenty times a night
and was all bloated up with dropsy
and my eyesight was so impaired /
could scarcely see one of my family
across the room l had given up
hope of living, when a friend recon-
mended FOley's Kidney Cure. One 50
cent bottle worked wonders and be-
fore l had taken the third bottle the
dropsy had gone. as we'll as all other
symptoms Of Bright's disease" CITY
Pharmacy. nov-dws
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29
Tires No Use

talking. you can't beat herbine for
the liver. The greatest regulator
ever offered to suffering humanity. II
you suffer from liver complaint, If
you are bilious and fretful, its your
liver, and Herbine will put it in its
proper condition. A positive cure for
Constipation, Biliousness, Dyspepsia
and all ills due to a torpid liver. Try
ottle and you will never use any,
thing else. Sold by Suwannee Drug
Company. noy-dw.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29
Ideal Wife.

What is your idea of an ideal
wife,"
One who will cook the meals, do
the washing, look after the furnace,
make her own clothes, and-and-
And whaty''
Keep herself looking as young
and as beautiful as an actress who
pulls down $500 a week in vaude-
vile. Chicago RecOrd-Herald.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29

The black hand" which is now
the red hand, will be the blue hand
If the white hand can hand the out
law organization what it thinks it
can.-Chicago News.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29
The New Pure Food and Drug Law

We are pleased to announce that
Foley'S Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affect
ed by the National Pure Food and
Drug law as it contains no opiates
or other harmful drugs. and We re-
commend it as a safe remedy fo-
children and adults. City Phar-
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29

We feel confident that before very
long a porterhouss steak will be able
to break itselffof the habit of turn
ing up its nose at a dollar and a half.
Houston Post.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29

Take some good reliable and safe
digestant like KODOL for dyspepsia.
KODOL is the best remedy known to-
day for heart burn, belchins and all
troubles arising from a disOrdered
digestion. it is pleasant to take and
affords relief promptly. Sold by
Live Oak Drug Co. now
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29

Many men and women catch colds
at dances which terminate in pneu-
monia and consumption After eH-
posture. if Foley's Honey and Tar is
taken it Will break up a cold and no
serious results need be feared. Re
fuse any but the genuine in a yellow
package.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29

II President Roosevelt had asked
Uncle Remus about that third term,
what would the old gentleman have
said? 'Bre'r bar he jes' went to
Chattanooga Times.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29

I'VE have secured the agency for
Orfno Laxative Fruit Syrup, the new
laxative that makes the liver lively,
purtties the breath. cures headache
and regulates the digestive organs.
Cures chronic constipation. Ask US
about it. City Pharmacy. dws
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29

The Postmaster Of Gasconado, Mo.
Daniel A Bugh, says, 81 cannot say
too much for your Kidney & Bladder
Pills. 1 feel like a new man" De-
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills are
sold by Live Oak Drug Co. nov-d
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29
Appendicitis

Is due in large measure to abuse
Of the bowels, by employing drastic
purgatives- To avoid all danger, use
only DIR. Kings New Liver Pills, the
safe, gentle cleansers and invixor-
ators. Guaranteed to cure head
ache, biliousness, malaria and
jaundice, at Barclay & Grower drug
store zoe nov-dw*
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29

Will the thirsty brigade be per-
mitted to initiate the Georgia solons
by turning back ,'the hands Of the
clock the last night,o the old year?
Atlanta Constitution.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29

Best remedy for mothers to use is
kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup It
tastes nearly as good as maple sugar.
II contains no Opiates. Sold by Live
Oak Drug Co. noy-d
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29

Here and there may be found
congressman Wig has no bill in his
pocket for the cltve of financial fits.
Chicago News
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29

Pleasure isesomerhing that can be
iEeul-"d in without regrets 10 haunt
one in the morning.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29

One virtue. in silence is that If
makes our eneEIies mad because the,
cannot contradict YOU.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29

We even dare say that Judge Gray
will feel blue should his boom be
done up brown 10 a colorless cam
,paign.-St. Louis Times.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29

al winter This cough left me in a
miserable condition. 1 tried Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup and have not
had sick day since. That's what it
did for me. Sold by Suwannee Drug
Co. noy-dw*
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29

You can feel pretty sure that Won
are ranking as great when people be-
gin hunting up yong pet vices.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29
LIVE OAK DAILY DEMOCR
Published every Afternoo&as Sick.
Except Sunday. saws he alwa,

@ u with cough that
o.s Wy IRWIN Editowinter-what would you
should say-he never was
entered at the rosu-e useins BaiiHrds Hore-
Eoido as Seco Syrup. Such man exists
-, November J. c. Clark, Denver, Colorado
For years l was troubled
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29

PEOPLE will eat
surg's million
de to be good
bred that there
champagne in
; Record Her.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-29

THE LIVE OAKth a severe cough that would
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-10
Also some beautiful building lots
well located and prices to suit.

525 acres Al miles south east OF
Hopkinsville, fine improvements,
about rs acres in good timber, well
watered, with plenty of grass and
clover, an ideal stock farm and will
raise wheat, corn and tobacco on
every acre of it. The farm can be
sold as a whole or as two farms Of
about equal size. Everything in
first class condition. If you are in
terested.lin a good farm close to
Hopkinsville don't miss this one
Price $4,000 per acre.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-10
CAPTIVE BALLOON ADDED.

Visitors to the Kentucky State Fair
in Louisville, during the week of Sep
tember 10th, who are not willing to
risk their lives in Captain Knaben-
shue's passenger-carrying airship or in
the balloon races, may satisfy their de-
sire to see "how it feels to be in the
air" by going up in a captive balloon,
which is to be one Of the attractions.
This balloon, as its name indicates, is
firmly tied to the earth, and by means
of windlass it is allowed to rise in
the air to a height of GOO feet. 1t will
carry passengers every ten minutes.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-10
Kentucky Fair Dates.

The following are the dates fixed
for holding the Kentucky fairs for
1907, as far as reported:
Hodgedville Sept. 1912.
Monticello. Sept. 1913.
Glasgow Sept. lila.
Hartford Sept. lila.
Kentucky State Fair Louisville
Sept. 1921.
Sebree Sept. 1921.
Falmouth Sept. 1928.
Mt. Olivet Oct. 9-5.
Mayfeld Oct. is.
Bardwell Oct. 1916.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-10
For Sale.

Choice building lots, high, dry
and beautiful. On the widest ave-
nue. in the city, with uniform shade
trees and will have uniform grant
old pavements with four feet of
grass on either side, to the curb.
Alumni avenue loops the two rost
popular residence streets in the city
and will be the boulevard of Hop
kinsville. See M. f. CRENSHAW.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-10
For-Sale.

One of the best business blocks in
Hopkinsville. Rents well and pays
a big interest on the investment. Or
will exchange it fora good farm near
Hopkinsville. Apply'tO
PLANTERS BANK & TRUST co
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-10

FORE SALE-418 Acres only }
miles from. Roaring Springs,w well i'm
proved, and good land. Three to-
bacco barns. Tenant houses,
Good Ice-house, Meat house, Hen
houses, etc. If taken soon can
be bought at GREAT BARGAIN.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-10

FOR SALE-211 $40 Acres 3 miles
South of Hopkinsville on Palmyra
pike we'll improved with good house,
barn, stable, granary, cabins, buggy
house, etc., fine stock water-every-
thing in good shape, and can be
bought withIthe money.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-10

FOR SALE-3668 acres right at
Garrettsburg. 80 acres in fine tim
Der. 60 acres in clover. 3 barns and
stable, well watered, and nearly all
fine land $500 per.acre.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-10
Illinois Central.

Cheap excursion to Louisville and
return. Rate $3.50. Special train
eslHopkinsville at l1:10 a. m.
Sunday, Sept. 8th, and returning
leave Louisville 7 p. m. Monday,
Sept. 9th. Separate coaches, service
first class. j. B. MALLON. Agt.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-10

If you want to buy any thing we
have got it and if you have any thing
to sell we can help you.
PLANTERS BANKs& TRUST co
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-10
BARGAINS
In Good Christian County
Farms.

80 acres near Pee Dee, good dwell
ing. tobacco barn to hold 20 acres,
large stable, three cabins and other
out buildings. This is good produc'
tive land and a splendid bargain for
somebody. Price $500 per acre.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-10

100 IA Acres-8 miles west on the
Princeton road, just across from
Sinking Forkal Post Office, close to
good schools and churches. Dwell
ing, stable, tobacco barn to hold 10
acres. Don't miss this bargain.
Price only $1,000.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-10

II IL acres, we'll improved, in
Church Hill neighborhood, which
means something. Choice and can
be had for the small sum Of $1,000.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-10
CITY PROPERTY

z room modern house on south
Virginia street. Large lot and close
down town. Don't let somebody
else beat you to it.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-10

2 up to date houses at less than
they can be built for on Walnut st.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-10
GREAT TOBACCO DISPLAY.
Largest Amount of Money Ever Of
fered to Be Given at Kentucky
State Fair.

The State Board OF Agriculture, un.
der whose auspices the Kentucky
State Fair is to he held at Louisville,
September 10th to 2lst, has appropri-
ated SAFE to be given in premiums on
tobacco during fair week, and this has
been supplemented by the Louisville
Board of Trade with an appropriation
of $3.50 This amount Of money should
bring together the finest lot Of sam
pies ever shown. The premiums Of
fered by the Board Of Trade are as
follows.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-10
RurIey Types.

For best sample representing hogshead of not
less than 800 pounds net, Bright Burlev
Leaf Tobacco. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ., 20
For the hest sample representing hogshead OF
not less than 800 pounds net of Red Burley
Leaf Tobacco. ...................... ....... 80
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-10
Dark Types.

For best sample representing hogshead OF not
less than 200 pounds net of Fire Cured
Tobacco. .............,..s rs
For the best sample representing hogshead OF
not less than 1000 pounds net. OF Unhred
Tobacco. 90. So. '''' s.'.' ''s'''t''. 90
Samples Of tobacco competing for these awards
are to be drawn and sealed by the Louisville
Leaf Tobacco Exchange Inspection. not limited
70 crop and open 20 all exhibitions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-11

He does, by this" I answered. Yet I'm afraid be won't be in a mood to take much comfort from it-thanks to that wretch. You know Raoul hasn't practical bone in his body. He will think I've deceived him, and nothing else will matter. I must" But broke or, and laid my hand on Ivor's arm. Whats that?' I whispered. Did you hear anything then?"
 Ivor shook his head. And we both' listened.
 Its step outside, on the gravel path said l, my heart beginning to knock against my side. "I forgot to. lock the gate. Somebody has come into the garden. What if 1t should be Raoul--what If he has seen our shad- ows on the curtain?"
 Mechanically We moved apart Ivor making gesture to reassure me, on account Of the position of the lights. He was right. Our shadows couldn't have fallen on the curtain. AS we stood listening, there came a knock at the front door. It was Raoufs knock! I was sure of that.
 If only Ivor had arrived a quarter of an hour earlier, at the time appoint ed l should have hurried him away before this, so that I might write to Raoul; but now l could not think what to do for the best-what to do, that things might not be made far worse instead of better between Raoul and me. had suffered so much that my power of quick decision, on which I'd so often prided myself, vaingloriously, seemed gone.
 Tt is Raoui" said. "What shall l do?"
 Let him in, of course, and intro- duce me. Don't act as if you were afraid. Say that came to see you on important business concerning a friend of yours in England, and had to call after the theatre because I'm leaving Paris by the first train in the morning."
 No use."
 Why not? When a man loves a woman, he trusts her.''
 No man of Latin blood, l think. And RaouPs already angry. He has the right to be--or would have, if Co., densky had been telling him the truth. And I refused to let hom come here. l said I was going straight to bed, l was so tired. He's knocking again. Hide yoursen, and I'll let him in. Oh, why do you stand there, look ing at me like that? Go into that room" and l pointed, then pushed him towards the door. You can get through the window and out of the archaeological Raoul and I are talking"
 If you insist" said Ivor. But you're wrong. The best thing"
 'Go--go. tell you Don't argue. I know best" cut him short in a sharp whisper, pushing him again. This time he made no more objec- tioas, but went into the adjoining room, my boudoir The key was in the door; turned 1t in the lock, snatch ed it out, and dropped 1t into a bowl of flowers on a table close by. That done, I flew out of the drawing room into the little entrance hall, and opened the front door.
 (COnfinued TOmoFrOw)