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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
The Andromeda Nebula.

One Of the most astonishing objects
N the heavens, especially when photo
gruphed, Is the great nebula In the
constellation Andromeda, which Is VS.
ible as n misty speck to the naked eye.
Ii has long puzzled astronomers, be-
cause while its structure-a series OF
vast rings surrounding central mass
suggests q gaseous constitution. Its
spectrum is continuous, resembling
that Of the sun. 1t has been suggested
that 1t may be composed Of stars con-
stituting a universe external TO ours.
Recent studies Of its parallax. how
ever, indicate that II Is nearer TO US
than some OF the well known stars.
such as Capella. and Mr.. j. Ellard
Gore, the English astronomer. points
out that If the Andromeda nebula
were assumed TO be an external uni
verse, having diameter comparable
with that of the Milky way. It's mass
would be forty million million million
times the mass OF the sun. This Is
regarded as incredible and so may be
taken as an additional argument IN
favor Of the view that this nebula Is
member Of our system.-Youth's
COMPANION.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
Psychology of Broken Jaws.

Ii might be q bit Of Il strange fact'
but you would be astonished to see
the broken jaws which are presented
at free institutions on hOlidays-elec-
tion day. New Years day and the
Fourth of July. A great number OF
fractured Jaws are the result OF quar-
rels among the very lowest classes. III
SURPRISES me that the number OF bro
ken Jaws is not on the Increase on ac-
count Of the heated newspaper discus
sions that we are constantly having
on various topics of the day. 1t has
been said that were it not for the
mouth nine-tenths Of the gossip and
the mischief OF the world would be
prevented. And very often were II
not for the mouth there would be nc
broken jaws-D B. Breundlich In New
York Medical Journal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
A Bit of Blue Skv.

Professor John Tyndall. who. with
many great gifts, possessed a singular
skill In devising and conducting beau
tiful experimental illustrations. actual
ly produced In 1869 bit OF blue sky
In the lecture room. In glass tube
three feet IN length and three inches In
diameter he exhausted the air until 1t
was less than one-tenth the density or
the atmOSphere~we breathe ana repre-
scented the rarer air high overhead.
Into this exhausted air he introduced
nitrite OF butyle vapOr. which Is ex-
tremely volatile. Then strong beam
of light In room otherwise dark was
passed through the mixture. and in the
glass tube there glowed beautiful
blue cloud. rivaling il color the finest
italian sky. Here was blue say
brought down 10 earth.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
Cheese In the Middle Ages.

Cheese must have been rather dear
or scarce article Of food in 1909. for il
IS recorded In the Black Books Of
the Honorable Society of Liacoln's Inn
that at Easter term. 1902. II was
agreed by the governors and bench
ers this term that II any one of the so
ciety shall hereafter cut cheese I'm
moderately ut the time of dinner OF
supper or shall give cheese to any
want or to any other or shall carry
il away from the table at any time he
shall pay pence for each offense
The buffers Of the society shall pre-
sent such defaultcrs weekly under pain
Of expulsion from office. Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
Sand Fish.

At low tide fl midsummer on GER
tain parts OF the Breton coast men and
bows with baskets and hoes descend
the white beach to the seas edge
They are anglers, but the fish the.
seek live on dry land. With his hos
each fisherman makes swiftly in the
packed sand shallow parallel trenches.
very close together and about a yard
long. If the luck be good every scratch
of the hoe uncovers three or four sill
very fish. the size of sardines, that
leap up glitterlng into the air. They
must be seized quickly or at once they
bury themselves In the sand again
They are called lancOns. The smaller
ones are used for mackerel b1it; the
larger, with their heads cut Off. make,
fried. an excellent dish a good deal
like fried smeIts. With daylight tides
the lancons are seldom bigger than a
mans middle finger, but with the
night tides. when promenaders have
not disturbed the sand. they run very
large indeed. Then, their lanterns fash
ing on the beach. the Breton fishermen
often capture lancons a foot long.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
Tired of Him.

At q trial in Scotland a lady got into
the witness box to be examined, when
the following conversation took place
between her and the opposing coun-
sell:
Counsel-How old are you?
Miss Jane-Oh. weel. sir, | am an
unmarried woman and dinna think II
right to answer that question.
The Judge-Oh. yes: answer the gen.
tleman. How old are you?
Miss Jane-Weel-aweel, am ffty
Counsel-Are you not more?
Miss Jane-Weel. | am sixty.
The lnquisitive lawyer still further
asked If she had any hopes of getting
married. to which Miss Jane replied:
"Weel. sir. Wilma tell lee. Ain'
ma lost hope yet" scornfully adding
"But I widna marry you. for l am SICK
and tired O. your palaver already
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
Coronets.

The coronet OF a duke consists Of al
tornate crosses and leaves, the leaves
ling representation Of the leaves OF
the parsley plant. The princes Of the
blood royal also wear similar crown.
The state headgcar OF n marquis con
sists Of diadcm surrounded by flow
crs and pearls placed alternately. An
ri. Iowever, has neither flowers nor
leave surmOunting his circlet, but only
points rising, each with pearl on the
top. A viscount has neither flowers
nor points, but only the plain circlet
adorned with pearls. which. regardless
Of number, are placed on the crown it.
self. \ baron has only six pearls on
the golden border. not raised. TO dis
tinguish him from an earl. and the
number OF pearls render his diadem
distinct from that of viscount.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02

A woman who belongs Ia com-
munity called the Sisters OF st john
the Baptist not long ago spcai Il month
in a backwoodS district. Shortly M 2
her arrival she went to the iosal PSI.
Office ard inquired II any ieCer' b. !
come fer Sister Berlagd.ae. The ru::1
postmaster lookcd 5ewiltcrtd
SISTER wh0:" hc asked IT, :e,iGlOGs!y.
Sister Bernardine" repeated the
lady, n sister OF ST. John the BSp-
tist."
Il think not" lie answegei. Thea.
after some refe .tion. he added. Say.
amt he been dead pretty ncfr hun
dred years now !i-Harper's Weekly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
q Great Financier,

4 man who occupied n little back
room in a poor quarter of the east END
OF London was evicted for nonpaymen'
of rent. He had nothing but 4 yalis'
arI few clothes. and while they wer'
throwing him and his belongings on
Of the house Il bulky manuscript fe!
out Of his pocket. Nobody noticed l.
at the time. but after he had gathered
his clothes and taken his departure
one Of the bystanders saw the biz rol
of paper picked it UP and on opening
1t was surprised and amused to find
Il contained an elaborate scheme for
refunding the national deb; of the
British empire.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
knew His 2iuhts.

~ fine you." said the police justice.
$3.50 and costs"
"Y'r honor" protested Tuffold Knutt
who had been hauled up for vagrancy
"all the prop'ty I've got in the worI'
Is a plugged nickel an me cloes. an
they haln't wuth more'n about two
bits. That fines unreasonable. It's con
fstication, an 1t won't never stand the
test o. the fed'ral courts. shall take
an appeal, y'r honor"' - Chicago Trib-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
Married Paupers and Divorce.

"An old thing about married paupers
IS that they Ike to live separate" said
single pauper.
you know how almshouses are ar
ranged. There's n mems ward. Il WON
ems ward and a mixed or married
ward. We'll. the mixed ward IS always
nearly empty. Not that we lack mar
rled paupers. Oh, no. But the hus
bands prefer 10 bachelor II among the
men and the wives to old maid (,
among the women. The older our mar
rlcd paupers get the more vehement Is
their lnslstence on separate living.
"'She's allus a-nagGin',' the octogena
rlan will growl.
NOBODY can't sleep O nights with
sech snorln' rs hisn' shifts the septua
genarian female.
And so they separate-tO all intents
divorced. .'-phlladelphia Bulletin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
Shooting Stars.

When shooting star breaks into
flame In our atmosphere the residuum
OF the combustion remains In the air
and can he found In what Is known as
atmospheric dust. The virgin snow OF
the polar regions was often seen TO he
spotted with traces OF dust which con
tanned particles of iron. Like particles
are found on church towers and else
where. Among the minute bodies that
dance in the suns rays there are GER
tainly particles Of shooting stars.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
The Wrono Lady,

Some young iGicrs had been enjoyin:
the frn Of hailiEg passing shcpgirl
with rather doGbtfuI compliments, an,
from some Of the answers returned ]
was evident that not all of those ad
dressed were taking things kindly
Presently one Of the older boys, seein}
1t was going too far. spoke up. LOO.
i here now. fcllers." he added, ''yous'
might think youse is wise guys an al
that, but just keep on an the wron;
laGy1l come along. an she'll break yel
face, see eT'-ArgOnaut.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
Her Test.

When young man proposes you
should always lie careful and test his
love-" cautioned the conservative chap
erOn.
But - one better, auntie.' twit-
tered the pretty girl. DO you see TINS
tiny bottle"
"Yes. Does ii contain perfume"
"No; it contains acid. | test the en-
gagement ring
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
a Psrthian Shot.

Even though you are my brothers
son am obliged to discharge you
But | am sorry for your mothers
sake"
"Oh. that's all right, sir. Mother
saws she don't see how I've put up
with you as long as | have."-Judge.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02


"Thc.r ~.<I - u' - Jae OF tn
~outhe:a s."t,:." .ail Il military maa
IA rai!IoIG t.; vas notorious for IT.
slownc.s. II; iiac yas 50 slow thIi
the peop'e too; = l..GqoJl.l, ii in the
press. Ihls one Mr.lo. Cay j
planter vlo.c 70 the Rapicr, the lead
ing paper OF bis district:
"The Editor Of the Rapier:
Dear Si--ls there no way 10 put q
stop TO begging along tie line or the rail-
road? Tor instance. yesterday an aged
veteran with q wooden leg kept pace with
the afternoon express all the way from
Paint Rock 10 Nola Chucky and annoyed
the passengers exceedingly, going from
one open window TO another with his I'm
Fortunate solicitations.
"vOX POPULL"
Washington Star
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
Not Very Funny.

81 did my best to be entertaining.
said the young man In voice of sor-
row.
"Did you succeed"
'I'm afraid not. l recited Hamlets
soliloQuy. She looked at me reproach-
fully for several seconds and then ex-
claimed, II don't think that's very
!'-London Telegraph.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
Hcr Limitation

"These pianos look too cheap" So
the young eomsn. her b-o"gs coz ri'''-
Ing slgh.ly SHOW re s0rie 81 IT,
best you've got"
"Yes. nla am" sail thc saley.a n
"S.ay ask ao9' high Won cire L go.
"Sier o. c.. =, t3t;. l'u. want
one w.t. ~ ihr n.tves itst the
same."-Chicag, Tribune
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
The Neoro and the Watermelon,

A negro bought watermelon for 90
cents and sold 1t few minutes later
for the same price. The purchaser
changed his mind and sold it back to
the negro for 40 cents. Later the negro
sold ii for GO cents. How much profit
did he make?-New York World.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
Youthful Assurance.

when | was your age" said the
stern parent. II was accumulatlng
money Of my own"
Yes" answered the graceIess youth
but don't you think the public was
easier then than 1t Is Washing
ron Star
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
a Cad Freak.

"Our credit man made a bad break
yesterday"
what was III"
"He told a dumb man that his word
was as good as his bond" - Detroit
Free Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
To Hold Him.

Nan-Thats beautiful solitaire
Dick gave you. wonder If you know
what tickle young man he Is? Fan
Indeed | do. That's why | made hin:
give me such an expensive one.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
Where She Gets Her Ideal.

She-I wonder If you are just the
kind of man l want He-What kind
Of man do you want? She-I can hard
" describe him to you. He-Don't try
What's the name Of the bOok?-St
Louis Post-Dispatch.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
ehouino Him How.

"You young scoundrel," said the ia
ther. selling his disobedient son by the
hair, 'T'll show you how to treat your
mother"
And he gave him several bangs on
the ears and then shook him until his
hair began to fall out.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
Vie Coincidence.

Hes forever prating about what bis
conscience tells him. What does his
conscience tell him, anyway
Apparently 1t usually tells him what
awful sinners his neighbors are
Catholic Standard and Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
Saves Him.

"How did Sniggsley ever get his rep
utation for the possession Of great wis
domT"
"His wife talks so much that he nev-
er gets chance TO expose his ig'
nce."-ChlcagO RecOrd-Herald.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
The Final Shock.

ra.ient-Doctor. don't think ] can
use the battery any more VIII IT be
necessary To shock me again: Doctor
-Caly once more. I'll send in my bill
tomorrow.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02

Il fear 10 fSs IN shining nrtno'
sarg TIC .Aa- y = coacrrt
"Doa't yT -, th2S," grnrHei )"
bachelor in the f-oa. rosv zen '.'oI
try 10 open u sarlire h'x Ni.h n io>set-
knife"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02

Er0wre--riJ you ever see a maj
who really santed the earth? Townt
oh. yes Browne - Who was ne
Townc-A first trip passenger on al
ocean liner
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
Farms For Sale.

An excellent Farm CT 135 acres OF
lapd. good buildings, well watered
and fenced, 3 miles from Rail Road
Price only $4,000.
Ap excellent small farm of q acres
of good land well watered, good frui
and good new dwelling with bay win
dow and all necessary out buildings
miles from Rail Road Price 81, 100
A good small home of ii acres Of.
fine land, about 100 trees of fine fruit,
good dwelling in good neighborhood,
4 miles from Rail Road. Price
slO5O-all on easy payments. Apply
To j. N. DAMS & CO.,
Real Estate Agents,
Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
Prtparation.

Guest-So your fellow keeper Pag'
Is going to he married. is he? Game
kecper-A-e. sir. that-a-be. He wo'
prayed for in church foor the SeconC
time Sunday laaSt-Lond0n Mail.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
P-;s;no the Ante,

Applying for divorce. an old
Georgia negro said to the judge: Hi
only cost me string er fish ter git
married. jedge. but. please God. I'd
give n whale te. git rid er her"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
A POSITIVE FACT.

IN. Davis &Co can supply you with
most anything you want TO bay in
Peal Estate, II you will write to them
stating just what you want. III you
have any Real Estate you want to sell,
send a full description, and list with
them. and they will find you q quick
,nrchaser, II the price is reasonable.
II will cost you nothing unless they
''" J N. DAVIS e. CO.,
Real Estate Agents,
Woodstock Ts
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02

Lawyer-I mus. tAnw tse rts'c
truth before tan svsg eysfr.'' ''','s-i
you. Have sa til ~ rr -hsaS?
Priscne, i,'.,a.. f'psa ~ ,le lAols-
ey. I "a: lii, ~. .a;-e.f.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02

Wise men read very sharply all your
private history In your look and gait
md behavior. r.-Emerson.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
NOTICE..

The tax bills for the year 1908 for
town of Woodstock, Va, are cow
made out and can be paid to the
Treasurer at his office at any time.
All not paid by Dec. 81, 1908, will Se
turned over to Town Sergeant for col
lection according to law.
Respectfully,
NJ. w. MAGRU DER,
Sep. ll-tf. treasurer
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
MARKETS.
Woodstock, Va, Sept. 80 lsoo'
Sales days for Live Stock are as follows;
Mondays-s;heep, Hogs and Cattle
Tuesdays-Cattle. ,-1.,

Baltimore. Sept. aS.
Cattle-Receipts for the week ended SIad at
noon Today were 4S23 head, against S,,9y mesa
s,er's good 10 choice butchers, IS IS to IS Is,
others, i9so toss 90; Cows, 81 soto u 90; Bulls
s. Is to o9; Heifers,s3 IS to $500; tresh |ows'
$40 toss per head.
Hogs- Receipts for the week enaeo ad at nT i.s, .,
today were Io. SIS head, against IIaq5 aeao lass
w,eE SU Fair supply today and. moderate demand
Quote: Westerns. ss75 to 7 90 Others $500 10
90: roughs, $500 to co.. r., -. u,ast
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts Tor tne 1 Ssad MeeS
ended at mon to today were ~, snnn1y
and fair demand. Quote Lambs SOTO
10 90: Sheep. 500 70 IS. ,.d o.,
Calves Receipts for the week ehIeI "a a.
noon today were head, 444 against 4oo rIta. nIat
last week. Fair supply today and MARKET
firm. Quote: CommoD to best, $3.50 to 7''0'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
Ehenandoah1erala
Advertising "a 'eS

Advertisements will be insert.
ed at one dollar per square OF
ten lines or less, Tor the first in-
sertion, and so cents ior each
subsequent insertion.
U Quarterly or yearly sdtsr.
tisements by contract.
~ Unless the number OF ins~-
ti0ns Is marked upon the ma D.
script, advertisements will be p'
lished until forbidden and cbsrg.
accordin Tlv
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02

nine months Tuition the 909
vii be free to a of Virginia.
should appl mail
Principal Applicants should school previously attended and ad
ambitious advised freely frankly
the Principal.
prescribed Bduca
graduation which holder
grade certificate good for three years
2S-3t. WM. n. ANDERSON, Jr. PrdcpaL
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
State Female Normal School.

Twenty-ffth Session begins SEPTEMBER 9th. Forcata
information concerning State Scholarships write
J. L. JARMAN, President, Farmville, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
NOTICE.

The tax bill for the Corporation OF
Woodstock, Va, for the year OF 1905
are now made out and ready for pay
ment. Parties desiring to pay will
please call at my office ncourt square.
After January l, 1909, per cent. will
be added and collection enforced
strictly according to law.
Respectfully,
NJ. w. MAGRUDER, Tres.
Aug. 2S-dec. 30. of Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02
J. D. HORNEY
VETERINARY SURGEON.
Woodstock, Va.

Mr.. Horney, proprietor of Geary's
Hotel. offers his professional services
as veterinary surgeon to the people
of Shenandoah county.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-10-02

Washington Star.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-04
TIE
General Demand

of the Well Uniformed of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; a laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because it's COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination Of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir of Sienna, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits of the laxative fof it's remark
able success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co, only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-04
An OPEN LETTER

Want the People Of MarshalItown q
Know That Write the Following
voluntariIy.-tiarry L. Goodiel.
write these few lines out Of g11ti-
Etude for what Mi-o-na has done for ma
for dyspepsia and indigestion.
/ have suffered for the past five years.
and have tried different doctors, but
have had no relief until bought so
cent box of ,Mi-o-na from our drug
store Or. w. knowlton's) here a short
time ago.
The first box did me 80 much good
that I Immediately purchased another
one, and now feel better than nave
at any time in the past five years. Am
able to eat anything and everything,
and get good nights sleep Afterwards,
Was so bad at one time that all was
able to eat for over a month was raw
egg in half glass Of milk, two OF
three times day.
would earnestly advise anyone SUI
fering as was from dyspepsia, to give
this remedy fair trial. remain. CRATE.
fully yours, Harry L. Goodiel, No 91a
River St, Astabula, o.
Mi-o-na is the only logical dyspe psia
remedy on the market today. It is not
q digester. q does not contain par
ticle of pepsin. It cures by building up
the muscular walls Of the stomach, and
making the stomach SO strong and per-
feet that it is able without artificial
help and without discomfort.
The experience Of Mr.. Goodiel is q
common one, and it Is safe to say that
Mi-o-na tablets have cured more scute
and chronic diseases Of the stomach
than any other medicine Mcbride s.
Will sell it at SO cents box, and guar
antees it to cure or money back.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-04

make a swift hike for the first train
that goes farthest out Of town. A pity,
for we've done pretty well, you and l,
old boy; you with your social entree
and bump of locality to locate the
spoils, me with my courage and skill
to lift 'em, and an equitable division.
Oh, don't worry about her, Banner
man! She's as deep in 1t as either
of us. only she happens to be senti-
mental, and an outsider on this deal.
She won't blab. Besides, you're
ruined anyway, as far as New York's
concerned. Come along. That's I'm
ished: she won't send any important
messages over that wire tonight, !
guess.
my dear young LADY," Rising and
throwing the overcoat over his arm,
he waved his hat at her in sardonic
courtesy. II can't say it has been q
pleasure to know you, but-you have
made It interesting. I admit. And l
bid you . very good night. The char
woman will let you out when she
comes to clean up In the morning.
Adieu, my dear!"
The little man hustled after him,
bleating and fdgeting: and the lock
clicked.
She was alone-utterly and forlorn-
~ alone-and had lost-lost all, all
that she had priced and hoped to win.
even-even him.
Sha raised f1,,fferinr imnotent whifA
hands to.her temples, trying to collect
herself.
In the outer room clock was tick
ing. Unconsciously she moved to the
doorway and stood looking for time
At the white, expressionless dial. It
was some time-a minute or two-be-
fore she deciphered the hour.
Ten minutes past two! All, tho life
time she had lived In the past 10
minutes! And the futility of 1t all!
(To Be Continued.)