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The Lamar register., 1908-05-13
MEAN TRICK OF THE PARROT.
And Just After Its Mistress Had Made
Neat "Biuff."

Young Hankinson (making a call)-
You have had that parrot long time,
Miss Laura.
Miss Laura-Yes, we have had him
several years.
Young Hankinson-Quite intelligent
Is he not?
Miss Laura-very. Can initiate al.
most anything.
Young Hankinson-They have a re-
markably clever parrot over at the
Casterlins'. Miss Laura. 1t can imi-
tate the sound Of kiss to perfection
Is that among the accomplishments OF
our feathered friend here in the cor
ner?
Miss Laura Undignantly)-No. sir
He does not attempt an imitation of a
sound he is not accustomed to hear
Mr.. Hankinson. or that l can assure
you.
The Parrot-Wait, George, dear. till
take this bird out Of the ROOM
Tatler.
The Lamar register., 1908-05-13

Gelott Burgess was talking at a
theatrical supper in New York about
THE Lark" his delightful little paper
that failed.
Nearly all good papers fail" said
he. l have an aged friend who runs
a splendid paper in small Western
village. The last copy my friend sent
me had this editorial paragraph
marked in blue pencil:
Burglars entered our house last
night. To the everlasting shame of
the community for whose welfare we
have labored thirty-eight years, be it
said they got nothing"
The Lamar register., 1908-05-13
TALKS IN FORTY TONGUES.
Massachusetts, Woman Has Mastered
Many Difficult Languages.

Boston.-An addition to the inter
national fame won by American wom-
en- has been made through the recent
triumphs of Miss Mary Elizabeth S.
Cotton of Easthampton. now on her
way home from the far east, who has
recently achieved the honor of being
the champion linguist of the world.
Miss Cotton speaks 40 languages flu
ently-that is. she has conversation
al and reading knowledge of each and
has also made careful study of relig-
The Lamar register., 1908-05-13

First Moth-How do you do! Where
are you living now?
Second Moth-Still living in the
same old fur-lined .overcoat And you?
First Moth-Tve-,had to move. My
doctor ordered mo ito eat nothing but
antique orientals. SO you'll find me in
the rug room.
The Lamar register., 1908-05-13

Disguised Wife-Look ere, Bill.
ever since I married yer. yer amt
done nufink but sit rahnd the 'ouse
Don't yer ever feel any ambition?
Lazy Husband-I feels ambition
when I'm sittin' rahnd ere, old girl;
but jist as soon's 1 start ter work
feels discouraged.
The Lamar register., 1908-05-13

How'd your scheme for extracting
gold from sea water turn odt?"
Made my fortune"
You really extracted gold from sea
water?"
Nope: but extracted a-plenty from
those who took stock in my scheme"
The Lamar register., 1908-05-13
A Budding Financier.

"Do you think your boy will ever at
tain your standing as a financier.'
Il guess he'll do" answered the emf
nent operator. Last week he gave me
a quarter to keep for him, and he has
already drawn $2.45 on account
The Lamar register., 1908-05-13
An Appropriate Gift.

His mother-in-law had been with
them for three long weeks.
Tomorrow" said his wife, will be
mans birthday. l wish l could think
of something appropriate to give her."
why not give her railroad ticket
home?" sugges ed her husband.-New
York Weekly.
The Lamar register., 1908-05-13

Little Dot-Mama! Mama!"
Mama Tin the next room)-WhGt?
Little Dot-My kittie has caught a
mouse, and she acts hungry. Please
come and cook it for her."-New
York Weekly
The Lamar register., 1908-05-13

why. Bridget. These eggs are
cold"
"Shure. sur. and l have a suspicion
they're cold storage eggs, SURF
Yonkers Statesman.
The Lamar register., 1908-05-13
Struck.

Church-Has the merry widow hat
caught your eye yet?
Gotham-Yes, one caught 1t to-day.
Black, isn't it?-Yonkers Statesman.
The Lamar register., 1908-05-13

Nee Rose-Do you think the automo-
bile is replacing the horse?
Joe Cose-Well, not entirely; any
way, I haven't found any automobile in
my bologna yet.-Browning's Maya
zine.
The Lamar register., 1908-05-13
AN EXPLANATION.

why didn't you answer your teach
er when she spoke to you in the arith-
metic class, Ethel?"
Coz mamma told me muthn't
thpeak durin' thcool hourth."
The Lamar register., 1908-05-13

what caused the blockade of traffic
in this street,"
"a girls spring hat blew Off"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-27
THE WANT ADS
FOR SALE

S255O-6 room, frame cottage,
modern Conyeniences, lawn,
shade and fruit trees; on High
lands: close in.
S2350-5 room. modern. cemen
block cottage. South Edith st.
Close in.
Sii00-i-room frame. Y. Sth St,
soft. lot. city water; easy terms
IL desired.
Sl,3oO-5-room frame, w. At
lantic ave., easy terms.
S2.OOO-5-r0om frame, bath, nan
try; Dot 62iaNIi2: S. Walter st.
S2fC0-5-room brick and frame:
loo i00Nii2. cement walks; 5.
Edith II. close in.
>io@o-3 room frame. bath and
electric lights. including furni-
turc. easy terms.
s.. sO0-Double brick. 4 rooms
and bath on each side: close in;
rent $3.50 pcr month.
$500 Two 4-rOom cottages.
each will bath and electric
lights; Highlands. close In:
rental. $500.
business property and ranches for
sale.
A. FLElSCHER
2t2h South second Street.
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EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.

CENTRAL EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
-1l3 West Central ave. Tel 1SS-
Labor furnished for contractors on
short notice. All kinds OF help fur
nishcd. Bookkeepers, clerks. cooks.
walters, servants. Several hlgh-class
men want positions now. Records OF
all applicants will be carefully looked
mp and none recommended unless re-
liable and competent to rim position.
Correspondence solicited. II. c.. Paul
son, Manager.
r. l.. COLBURN co. Employment
Agents, PIP West Silver avenue. Al
buquerquc. All kinds OF help furnish
ed On short notice. House and bridge
carpenters. with tools. wanted at once
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LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, United
states Land Office, Santa Fe, N. NJ,
December Sth, 1908.
Notice Is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named claimant has filed no
tice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim under
sections 10 and Il of the act of
M2rch 3, 1891 COS Stats, $50, as
amended by the act of February q,
1898 ca Stats, 400. and hat said
proof will be made before II. w. S.
Otero, L. $. Court Commissioner ct
Albuquerque, n. NJ, on January goth,
1909 viz: Patent to be made in the
name of Vicente Lujan, for Lots l, 2
md 3, Sec. &c lot 4, secs. 35 and SO,
lot 6 sec. 80 and lot S secs. 20 and 50,
township ~ r. . E.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his actual continuous adverse
possession Of said tract for twenty
years next preceding the survey OF
the township. viz:
Creccncio Aragon, OF Albuquerque,
". NJ.
Escolastlro vigil, of Albuquerque,
n. NJ.
Poiicarplo Sanchez, Of Albuquerque,
y. NJ.
Pablo S%alazar. OF Albuquerque, y
NJ.
Any person who desires to protest
against the allowance of said proof,
or ~Nho'kuoWs of any substantial rca'
son under the laws and regulations
OF the Interior Department why such
proof should not be allowed viii ro
given ava opportunity at the abe 90
mentioned time and place to
cross-eNaminc the witnesses Of said
claimant, and TO offer evidence in re-
buttil ut that submitted by claimant.
MANUEL -. HTERO. Register.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-27
MISCELLANEOUS

w. A. GoFF viii SET W your stove
Phone SOS. 2O5h East Central
CHIROPODIST and DERMATOLO-
GIST-D. Walter Rowan just arriv-
in the city and viii treat corns. bun
ions. Calluscs and ingrown nails: also
moles. warts. pifuples and bllckhcads.
4 painless cure guaranteed Hours
from . TO : p. M. The Vendomc
Hotel.
FIFTY LATEST SONGS and a sheet
Of music for lee Bernard Music
Co. Box 2t2-C. Syracuse. y. Y.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-27
NOrICE TOR PUBLICATION.

United states Land Onice. santa
Fc. n NJ. October 18th, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that Clark
NJ Carr, OF Albuquerque, County Of
Bernahllo. OF New Mexico. has nled in
this office his application to enter I'M
der provisions OF Sections 2SO6-7 Of
the Revised statutes OF the United
states the NE. y Sc. =. NV. u NE.
4 and lots land . OF Section 20,
Township "a y, Range Is W. n. NJ
T.. Meridian.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the land described. or desiring
to object because OF the mineral char
acter OF the land CT fer any other rea-
son. TO Cts disposal to applicant
file their aIidayits Of protest
on or before December Is. 1908.
MANUEL n. OTERO. Register.
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BUSINESS CHANCES

FOR SAI.E-A good opportunity in
a hiEh-oIass rooming house. every
room taken. For FUN particulars i'm
quire john Barrddaile. cor. Third and
Gold aNe
FOR SALE-Mercnandise business
good location and good trade: good
reason for selling. Address c. A
care Journal.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-27
AUCTlOMEERS.
FOR SALE--MISCeNane0us.

FOR ALE--MISCeHaneous.
FOR SALE-All kinds Of household
furniture. Futrelle Furniture Co,
west end Of viaduct.
FOR sALE-Extracted money, 10
pounds for $1.O0; so ID. can for
$500. order by postal of w. P. AL
len. p. o. Box 202, Albuquerque,
n. N.
FOR SALH-New Underwood type
writer; make offer. Milett studio.
FOR SALE-Star Furniture Company
sell goods on easy terms or the
INSTRUMENT.
FOR sALE-sanitary couch. dining
room table, one three piece parlor
suite, and one cot. 500 South Sec
md.
FOR SALE-Poland-China hogs;
breeders. John Mann.
For SALE = indian t~w1n-cyiinder
motorcycle; first-class running or
der; great bargain, may be seen at
Hoppins's bicycle store. tt
FOR SALE-Two drst class driving
horses, single or double. Highland
Livery, 1t2 John street.
FOR SALE-Two excellent saddle
horses, saddles and brides. No.
1927 North Twelfth street. Phone
No. 1881.
FOR SALE-Thoroughbred shetland
pony, cart and harness, all in first
class condition. Apply at Lockhart
FOR SALE-Horse harness, wagon
and buggy. 924 North Eighth st.
FOR SALE-We stil have an elegant
lot of hens worth at least $l.25
each, now selling for IS cents. Hen
houses for $l2.O0. Iucubators. brood
ere, buggy, fencing. roll top desk and
bone grinder at similar prices. r..
M|cClughan, assignee. l2th ana Noun
tain Road.
FOR SALE-Trayeling mans sample
piano. standard make. The finest
upright piano made can be had at
snap. Easy terms. For catalogue and
terms, Morning journal. w. r..
FOR SALE-Horso and wagon, cheap
Apply Monarch Grocery co.
FOR SALE-Sccond-h1nd buggy and
harness. also a nice penny. w. II.
NcMtlIion, 21t West Gold.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-27

FOR SALE-Look here, small farm
cheap. threc-quarters of a mile from
city. r. McClugh1u. 18th and Noun
tain Road.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-27

terms Porterfeld Company. 2l6
West Gold.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-27

The best of mcaIs nj reasonable
rates at the Columbus Hotel.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-27
FOUND

MULE-Fuund ou Congregational
Industrial school ranch Owner can
at once. A. e. Heymau. az miles
south of Albuquerque.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-27
miscellaneous.

WANTED-Pipes to repair. Joe Rich
ards Cigar Store.
WANTED-To BUY q secondhand
buggy. Address SIS South High.
WANTED-An KINDS OF natr work.
Puffs and switches u speciality. out
Of town rae solicited. Mrs. II. e.
Rutherford, 517 South Broadway.
WANTED-ro buy secondhand 1lr-
niture. Phone 731. If
MISUNDERSTANDING for quick de-
livery. call Phone 433. O. X. Trans
fer Co.
WANTED-Pupils in Spanish; practi-
cal method; individual instruction;
terms reasonable. Box 1SS.
WANTED-A party with $4,000 90 to
buy house and lots and build same
to suit; will take lease. with con-
tract of buying same. and guarantee
10 percent on Investment. Address
14j.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-27
FOR S~ALE-BuSineSs

A BARGAIN-An established saloon
business. at a MarciaI, N. M:
division point on Santa Fe railroad.
Sctween Albuquerque and lei Paso;
for Information address f. H.. Rich
ards, san Marcial. n. NJ.
FOR SALE-S10O.O0 office business
ON Central emu Good opportun-
tiy Address P0stoffice Box 1853.
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TO LOAN.

MONEY To LOAN-On city property
at $ per cent Rio Grande Valley
Land Co. John Rorradaile. agent. Or
flee, Third and Gold avenue.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-27
SANIT0RIUMS.

ROSEDAI.E PLACE - Located on
Lockhart ranch. near Indian school
Private porches. Under manage
ment OF graduate nurses. Misses
Norman and BARTLETT
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JOURNAL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
HELP WANTED--MaIe


WANTED-High grade men to fill Of
flee, mercantile and technical posi-
tions in the southwest. Southwestern
Business Association, 201 j.. Central
avenue, Albuquerque, N. M. Phone
257. If
WANTED-District manager for Act
ma Life Insurance co. Oife dept.)
Hartford, Conn. Good contract to
good producer. A. L. Mcknight, AL
Narado hotel.
WANTID-GO0d bench man. super
ior Planning Mill.
WANTED-Man ana wife to work on
ranch. Must be competent farmer.
Wen recommended. NJ. D.. this office.
WANTED-Two live, Intelligent solic-
itors for Albuquerque work. Must
be of good address and good appear
ance. High grade work. Address X.
T.. r.. care Journal. stating experience
WANTED-To engage the services Of
Il solicitor to sell gilt edged secur-
titles. can Room 9, n. r. Armijo
Building.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-26

Ambassador rogof, his long, lean
figure drapod IN vivid green, was ple'
Ing the alleys of the garden near the
entrance gate. pausing neryously now
and again TO sean late arrivals III
scsrch OF some one, At length he de
scrled the man he sought. Nish was
Just bustling into the grounds, and the
ambassador at once beckoned to him,
"Now, then. Mr.. Nlsh," cried Popoff
as soon as the little clerk had sham
bled within earshot, II told you to
bring Prince Danllo here and not to
leave him for an instant until
"He wouldn't let me stay" explained
Nish. "He says he won't come. He's
giving a party--if may say so, a
very gay"
"And for the sake OF lot of pleas,
ure seeking ldlers the prince refuses
to obey my orders aud come to Nine.
Sonia's?"
"Yes, your excellency. He positively
refuses TO come. And when say
positively refuses T. Here he Is nowr'
Danilo, Respondent in the uniform OF
a Marsovian captain Of hussars, stroll
ed nonchalantly forward, with care
less nod that quite ignored the ambas-
sador's glare Of reproof at his late
ness
II understand, prince" began Popoft
coldly, that you positively refused to
obey my
80 did, so did" assented Danio
cheerfully, But at the last moment !
changed my mind and my clothes, and
here am. I've postponed my party
for an hour or so. You see, remem-
bered my promise to help you scare
away from the widow any Frenchman
who seemed inclined to make love to
her. That's why came"
"Good!' approved Popoff, rubbing his
hands gleefully. "Very goodl And
where do you expect to beginT
~wIrn tine most 0angevus sazspg
Who is he"
WELL" replied Popofr conndentially,
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but my wife Ii d born diDlomafist!
Nova Kovltch was convinced. and !
pocketed the fan for future reference"
Danilo took the trinket from Popoff's
hands and read the penciled inscrip.
Llon.
why" he said on impulse. this ID
DO JolIdon's handwriting How does II
tappen that hc"--
Then" squealed Popoff In triumph,
1T Is Mime. Nova KoyItch he loves.
The whole thing IL absurdly simple
when d brain like mine Is brought to
bear on ltg
Delighted with his own astuteness,
tho ambassador pattered of to Join the
other guests, leaving Danilo fan In
hand, blankly facing the astoundod III.
tie clerk.
-NiEn," observed the prince, 40 you
suppose It's possible De JolIdon can be
In love with Nine. Nova Kovitch az
well as with Nine. PopoffY'
'T'd-fd like to think 80" murmured
Nlsh as he started faithfully of In the
wake OF bis chief. I'D Ike to think 80,
It--It would make II less exclusive.
less Of monopoly And to think his
excellency never recognized his own
wifes fanl Where ignorance ID bliss
why read up on divorce lawsT
| Laying the fan on nearby table.
Danilo was turning away when voice
behind him called mocklngly:
"stiil In Tetrcatf SO you are afraS
OF ner'
Whirllng about the prince faced
Sonia. She was bewitchIngly pretty in
the black aud gold Marsovian dress
that showed 10 fullest advantage every
willowy line OF her figure.
"Pm not retreating.' he-aontradicted
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4s&&EzEz

only sklrmIshlng In light cavalry
fashion,"
"And you are going away like that
oh, you stupid mani"
II can't tell what you mean," he an.
swered, puzzled
And | shan't tell what mean," she
rejoined. by the way" she added,
how do you happen to be here? You
declined my invitation"
I'm here" he replied bluntly. "be
cause I'm making 1t my business to
get rid of every Frenchman who shows
signs of proposing to you"
But why;" she asked In wonder.
For my own amusement; that's all, !"
. "You--you don't happen to be in love
with me yourself?' she asked, tinge
of wistfulness in the light mockery of
her tone.
Certainly not" he retorted. with
suspicious promptltude
You're very, very rude~ she re-
proved. but since you don't love me
you ought to be able to give me good
advice about accepting a man l really
want to marry"
"Ohm growled Danilo, chagrined,
Then there is some one you want TO
marry?'
She nodded.
Whoever the man is, he's after
your money" he sneered.
No" she contradlcted. HE is not
not this one"
You said all men were alike"
This man is different. He loves me-"
Then marry him! What is it to r.e:
Marry any one you want to-, ! don't
care, And I'll dance at your wedding
I'll dance till | wear holes through
both my shoes"
You silly boy" she scoffed. You're
lcalous!'
"Jealous?" he ragged. jealous |
Jealous? That's a good one"
Words failed him, and he stake,
away to nearby summer house,
where he paused. lost In scanning con-
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Nish, 81 happen TO know NJ. de Joli-
don Is already head over heels In love
with lady who has husband. He"-
"Mr. Nish," Numbered Popotf, you
are demeanIng yourself to the con-
temptlble act Of talking scandall Are
you aware of that, Mr.. Nish? II SO,
go on talking 1t and tell me who she
Is"
you foo" whispered Danilo In
Nlsh's ear Everybody but the am
bassador himself knows 1t Is Nine.
Popoff whom De Jolidon loves. Be
carefulv
"Well, Mr.. Nish," repeated Popotf
majestically as he eyed the sQuirming
clerk with lofty majesty, "Tm wait.
ing to hear the name of the lady that
De Jolidon Is In love with"
"He-he neglected to tell me, your
excellency," sputtered Nish.
"rhen," decided the ambassador, II
shall discover her by diplomatic means,
and when find who she is she shall
use her influence to lure De Jolldon
away from the widow. Prince, will
You help me In this!
leave 1t all to me-" suggested Da-
milo, with startling willingness. Don't
try to learn her identity yourself. Let
me attend to the whole matter"
"All right" consented Popoff. ut
will be a good lesson in diplomacy for
you. Perhaps can put you on the
right track"
The ambassador drew an ivory fan
from his pocket
Last night at the embassy ball"
said he, Nova Koyitch, who used to
be one of my attaches, brought me
this He was crazy with jealousy.
He'd just picked up the fan; said it
was his wife's and that some man had
written I love you on one of the
sticks. He was going home to beat his
wife and make her confess who the
villain was when persuaded my wife
to save poor Nine. Nova Kovitch by
pretending the fan was her own. Alb
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rive had my eye on her, ana II seems
10 mo that DC IoIidon"--
"De Jolidonw exclaimed Danilo.
'Imposslblel'
why impossible, pray7 think I
have as good eyes M any man. !
think, sir, ! can detect love when l
see II, And from the way De Jolidon
looks at the widow why, man, don't
know single thing that doesn't point
toward his being IN love with her.
IT,
III ! may say so. your exccllency."
put In Nlsh, shuiIiiDg neryously, II
think ! could tell you Of a single thing,
or, rather" hc added. chuckling, when
| say single ! mean married"
"Mr. Nish." interrupted Popoff, ~
you can stop wrlggling around like an
lnebrlntcd centiped long enough 10
talk plainly, WIN you do me the honor
70 put your blitherings into plain
wordsr'
"wcli. yonr cxcellency." stammered
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Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy Would Have
Saved Him $4,000.

"In 1902 I had very severe attack
of diarrhoea," says R, N. Farrar Of
Cat Island, La. "For several weeks
/ was unable to do anything. On
March Is, 1907, | had similar attack,
and took Chamberlain's Cholic, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy which
gave me prompt relief. ! consider
it one OF the best medicines of its
kind in the world, and had | used it
in 1902 believe it would have saved
me hundred dollar doctors bill"
Sold by Frank Hart and leading
druggists.
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temptation Of the httle buildings archl.
lecture.
The neglected fan lying on the table
caught Sonia's eye. She picked 1t up
idly and opened 1t. The words II love
you met her gaze. Quickly she glanced
at Danilo.
II understand" she murmured to
herself "IIe vowed he'd never say 1t
70 me, 30 he's written It,"
Noting that Danilo,g back was to-
ward her, she furtiyely lifted the fan
% her lips and kissed the written
words. Then as she restored 1t to the
table she whispered:
"Just the same, I'll make him say
II. He shailv
She crossed to where he stood.
"IIave you nothing 70 say to me,
princcT she asked.
"only one thing goodbyp
"Goodbyw she echoed. You're
you're not goingT
II leave Paris tomorrow morning.
by the first train--foreyerg
"Then you won't be here, after an, to
dance at my weddingf
"Now
"But you promised. And now, sup.
pose, shall never see you again, for
when I'm married shall live In Paris" +"
Il thought you were more patriotic" /"
he sighed. 1T seems hard that you
should turn your back on your native
Land, marry a Frenchman and settle
here"
"Yet 1t Il what I have decided" she
answered. "This Is probably the last
time | shall wear our native costume
or dance our wild national dances. To
days fete Is a sort OF farewell TO old
times"
"No; our dances and costumes would
not appeal to Frenchman. Who Is
II you are going to marryT
"The engagement isn't announced
yet" she evaded.
'Then," he returned, with O shrug,
II suppose ! shall never know, for l
leave early tomorrow"
"And you won't dance at my wed.
dingT
I've told you | would not"
"If you won't" she cried, sudden
inspiration flashing through her mind
and lighting her pale face to dazzling
beauty, dance with me noww
She stretched out her slender white
arms with an allurement that no NOR.
I tai man could resist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-26
CHAPTER iii.
The Garden Fete.

T~laE gardens OF Nine. Sonia sa.
IL dowa's villa, just outside Paris.
IL were gayly decorated for
~ lawn fetc. The grounds were
dotted with laughing groups Of bright
ly dressed men aud women. for Sonia
had particularly requested that all her
Marsoyian guests wear their pictur.
esQue native costume. and the result
was a veritabic Kaleidoscope carnival
OF color. perfect riot Of gorgeous
huea and striking figures.