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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-01
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HAYS & FIELD
w. B. Parker, of Virgins, is looking
after business matters town today.

The News is for Hattiesburg Mis-
sissippi, the South-then for the demo
cratic party The North has always
put local interests ahead of party poIi-
tics, and the people of the South are
learning the same lesson.
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SPERRY
LEAVES CAPITOL

WASHINGTON, April Admiral
Sperry leaves this city today for New
port. In that city, as a member of the
Internal Waterways Commission, he
VIII have the use of the war college
library and archives.
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through the painful experience 10
having his tonsils taken out recenf Il.
and says he is now through with SO y
throat.
Many of our young people attended
the closing exercises at Wheeiervlile
last Friday night, and pronounced the
affair a decided success. Congratula'
tions to Miss Richardson.
Mrs. Lonia Lee has been on the
sick list.
Mr.. T. F. Lee visited his wife's
mother in the Lux neighborhood sun
day. She has been quite sick, but
is improving now.
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY
BONDS ARE TAKEN lip

NEW YORK, April 1.-The $16,OOO.-
QUO, Of per cent. notes of the South
ern railway will be taken up today
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PENNSYLVANIA STEEL
COMPANY CUTS WAGES

HARRISBURG, Pa, April IA gen.
eral cut of 10 per cent. in wages in
all departments of the PENNSYLVANIA
steel Company's plants in different
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localities took effect today. 1t affects
all local employees, numbering 5000.
Inc full force of the company is
5000.
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The News Job Department

-. B. GEIGER, MANAGER-=-
Is prepared to print your office stationery,
advertising matter or anything else from
a billboard circular to visiting card.
If you want good work done quick at
at the right price, phone us or send us
your copy. Both Phones IS.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-06-29
The JOY of IL.

The Joy of 1t.
NEWITT-No;of
course Batch
eler doesn't keep
house. He just has
apartments at his
club.
w r o u n d She
doesn't know what
life is. Why, half
the fun Of going to
your club is lost
unless you've got
a home to stay
away from.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-06-29

Possible Explana-
ton.
TT is said," re-
marked the re-
marker, that in
tellectual women
seldom make good
mothers. I Won
der why"
That's easy"
replied the home
grown philosopher.
They don't often
get a chance"
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SIiaht Mistake.

VISITOR Ca r t
gallery = All,
this large painting
represents a jun
gle scene in India.
I suppose that is
a boa constructor
running along the
ground?
Guide--Boa con-
strictor! w h y,
that is the cele-
brated artists sig
nature.
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Differing In De-

Differing In De-
gree.
STILL" reflect
ed Unc' Eph'n,
steadying himself
by a strap and
looking daggers
at the passenger
who couldn't find
room for his va
Uses on the floor
of the car, "a end
seat hawg amt
quite ez bad ez a
whole seat hawg.'
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His S u pre- m e
EIanninase

His S u p r e m e
Happiness.
WHAT" asked
the youth,
was the happiest
moment of your
life 2"
THAT" answer
ed the aged man,
lis the one dream
that I fondly cher
ish and will cling
to me through
years to the end"
"And it was
1.-THE day when 1
was able to have
a pair of suspend
ers for every pair
Of trousers / own
ed"
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HOW?

ct THOUGHT seriously once of be-
coming poet
what caused you to change your
mind?"
Editors"
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His Idea.

His Idea.
FIRST MAGA-
zine Editor
Why do you have
SO many b ] o o d
medicine ads. in
your periodical?
Second Magazine
E d i t o ITO i'm
prove it's circula-
ton.
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All In a Bunch.
BrKGLAR-Let
us go to de
shore an rob de
guests at S o m e
summer hotel.
His Pal - Aw,
what's de use? Let
US wait till Sep
TENDER am rob de
proprietor.
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No Cause For
Alarm,

YOUNG w I F e
(consolingly to
nervous old hus-
hand with asthma)
N o w, d o mt b e
alarmed, darling.
The man does not
live who has died
of asthma.
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In After Years.
NHE DOCTOR

THE DOCTOR
Who is that
seedy looking man
that bowed to you ?
The Lawyer A
{ 0 T M e r wealthy
client of mine,
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Making a Show.
DID you ever
see such an
ostentatious dis
play of wealth ?"
in ev er, One
would think they
were really rich"
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HE STOOD CORRECTED.

MOTHER-Hush. Earle! It's wrong
- to say any one is going straight
to the DEVIL
Earlie-That's so. You have to be
crooked to go there.
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The Real Thing.

The Real Thing.
IT U N D e r.
stand that new
business venture
of his is quite a
marked success"
Yes, a dollar
marked success, ]
believe"
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A PATRIOT.
patriot, Willie?v

what is patriot, Wllie?"
"A that tries to benefit his country?'
"And what is politician?"
"a man that tries to have his country benefit him."
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In Its Favor.

In It's aVoF.
"nIvO R c E is
certainly a
serious evil"
Yves, but not an
unmitigated one.
1t furnishes an in
teresting topic Of
conversation"
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Modified.


GREEN - They
say Sharp de-
ponds upon his
wits for a liveli-
hood.
Brown-That's a
mistake. He de-
ponds upon the alb
sence of wit in
others.
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A Reason For II.
"SNo;BsoN says
h e n e v e r
speaks to his next
door n e ! g h b 0 r,
though he's often
met him."
That's right. He
never gets the
chance. I'm his
neighbor.'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-06-29

A Shortened De-
scription.
"DoN'T 20
think I h a t
Mics Osteer has a
great deal of re-
pose?"
THAT W o m a n
standing with her
elbow on the pi-
ano?" asked Miss
Sweet.
Yes"
THAT isn't re-
pose. That Is plain
pose"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-06-29

horribly
ing in the hope of picking bit of scandal"
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Lots Of Beaus,


"THEN," said the
Tilted lover,
lam I to under
stand that I no
longer sway your
heart ?"
That's what"
replied the sum
mer girl. IF Q r
awhile at least my
heart will be con-
trolled by a syndi-
cate"
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Improvements.
THERE is some


doubt about
Virgins capaci-
ty."
HE has improv-
ed, if that is the
c a. s e." answered
Mr.. Hammerslug.
When I knew
him there was no
doubt whatever
about his incapac-
ity."
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now. II he don't wen get another min.
lister; that's all"
Another minister? You don'tmean"-
II was clear enough now. She recalled
Douglas troubled look OF an hour ago
She remembered how be had asked n
she couldn't 20 away. II was this that
he meant when he promised not 60
give Der up. no matter what happened
In an instant she was at the deacon's
Side pleading and terrified. You
wouldn't get another minister! Oh,
please. Deacon Strong, listen 70 me.
hstenl You were right about Jim. He
did come TO get me, and / am going
back 70 the circus-Only you won't
send Mr.. Douglas away, you WON'T
Say you WON'T" She was searching
his eyes for mercy. "It wasn't his
fault that I kept staying on. He didn't
know how 70 get rid OF me- He did
try. He tried only today"
$50 he's comm round" sneered
Strong.
"Yes, yes. and you won't blame him
any more, viii your she hurried on
anxiously. You'll let him stay, no
matter what he does. II / promise to
go away and never. never come back
again."
Il amt holdin' no grudge agin him"
Strong grumbled HE talks pretty
rough sometimes, but he's been good
enough minister. 1 amt forgettin'
that"
"oh. thank you. Mr.. Strong, thank
you. I'll get my things 1t won't take
a minute" She was running up the
steps when q sudden thought stopped
her. She returned quickly to Strong.
WED better not let him know Just
yet You can tell him afterward. Tell
him that 1 ran away. Tell him that
She was interrupted by Douglas, who
came from the house. Hello. Strongl
Back againf" he asked, in some sur
prise. Polly remained with her eyes
fixed upon the deacon, searching for
some way OF escape. The pastor ap-
preached. She burst into nervous
laughter. Whats the joker" Douglas
asked.
ITS only q little surprise that the
deacon and ! are planning" She tried
to control the catch In her voice
you'll know about II soon, won't he.
deaconf Good afternoon. Mr.. Strongr'
She few into the house. laughing hys
tericaily.
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gladly hare reinstated the pastor as
tneir idol, for. like all truly feminine
souls. they could not bear to see man
unhappy without wishing TO comfort
him. nor happy unless they were the
direct cause OF his state. How dare
any man be happy without me-" has
been the cry OF each woman since Eve
was created 20 mate with Adam
Douglas had held himself more and
more aloof from the day OF PoIly's dis
appearance. he expressed no opinion
about the deacODs or their recent dis
approval OF him. He avoided meeting
them oftener than duty required, and
Strong felt no uncomfortable and
! tongue tied In his presence that he, too,
was glad TO make their talks as few
as possible.
Nothing was said about the pastors
plans FOR the future or about his con
tinued connection with the church. and
the inQuisitive sisterhood was on the
point OF exploding from an overac-
emulation OF unanswered questions.
He delivered his sermons conscien-
tiously. called upon his poor. listened
70 the sorrows. real and fancied, OF his
parishionors and shut himself up with
his books or walked alone on the hill
behind the church.
He had been absent all day when
Mandy looked out On the circus lot
FOR the dozenth time and saw that the
afternoon performance was closing. II
had driven her 20 desperation 10 learn
that Miss Polly was not In the parade
that morning and to know that the
pastor had made no effort 70 find out
about her. For weeks both she and
Hasty had hoped that the return OF
the circus might bring Polly back TO
them. but now Il was nearly night
and there had been no word from her.
Why didn't she come running in 10 see
them. as Mandy had felt so sure she
wouldT Why had the pastor stayed
away on the hills all day.
Unanswered questions we're always
an abomina don 90 Mandy. so finally
she drew n quarter from the knotted
Bingham rag that held her small wad
OF savings and told Hasty to "go long
20 de show an find out bout Miss
Polly"
She was anxiously waiting for him
when Deacon Strong knocked az the
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By pLARGARET NAYO


fTom the direction OF the church
Was that feller here 10 take you
back 20 the circusT' demanded Stronc.
She opened her lips 20 reply. but be
fore she could speak Strong assured
her that the congregation wouldn't do
anything 70 stop her n she wished 90
so. He saw the blank look on her
face. I'VE amt tryin' 20 pry into none
OF your private affairs" he explained
but my daughter saw you aud that
there feller a-makin' Up 20 each other
II you're calculatin' TO run away with
him you'll save heap OF trouble FOR
the parson by dom II quick"
The parsonr-
you can't blame the congregation
for not wantin' him 20 keep you here
You got sense enough 10 see how "a
looks He'd see a. too. n he wasn't
just plain bullheaded Wei. he'd bet
ter get over his subbornncss right
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CHAPTER XII.

81 lonely days followed Pony's
desertion OF the parsonage.
Mandy went about her duties
very quietly, feeling that the
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Douglas, more and more puzzled by
the deacon's evident satisfaction.
Because" said Strong. rising and
facing the pastor-'b because your cir
Gus ridin' gal is goin' TO leave you OF
her own accord"
''Have you been talking TO that
grip asked Douglas sternly.
II have" said Strong. holding his
ground.
"See here. deacon. IL you've been
browbeating that child / may forget
that I'm a minister" The knuckles on
Douglas large fists grew whittier.
'She's goin', tell you, and It amt
because OF what said either. She's
goin' back 20 the circus"
Il don't believe you"
"You would "a believed me II you'd
seen the fellow that was Just a-caIln'
on her and her a-huggin' and a-kissin'
Of him and a-promisin' that she'd be
a-waitin' for him here when he come
back"
you liev' cried Douglas, taking a
step toward the retreating deacon.
There's the fellow nowg' cried
Strong as he pointed to the gate
Suppose you ask him afore you call
me a liar"
Douglas turned quickly and saw Jim
approaching. His face lighted up with
relief at the sight OF the big, lumber
ing fellow.
How are you, Mr.. DouglasY' said
Jim awkwardly.
you've seen Polly?" asked Douglas.
shaking Jim cordially by the hand.
"Yes, I've seen her"
1.-THE deacon here has an idea that
Polly is going back TO the circus with
you" He nodded toward Strong, al
most laughing at the surprise IN store
for him.
Back TO the circus?" asked Jim.
"Did she say anything to you about
ftp" He was worried by the bewilder-
ment in Jlm's manner.
Before Jim could reply Polly, who
had reached the steps In time to catch
the last few words. slipped quickly
between them. She wore her coat and
hat and carried a small brown satchel.
"of course did, didn't I, JimY she
said. turning her back upon the pas
tor and motioning to Jim not to an
swer. Douglas gazed al her in aston
ishmcnt.
What do you meanT' he asked IN o
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fT lonely days followed Polly's
IL desertion OF the parsonage.
Mandy went about her duties
- very quietly. feeling that the
little comments which once amused the
pastor had now become an interruption
90 thoughts In which she had no part.
He would sit FOR hours with his head
in his hands. taking no notice OF what
passed before him. She tried to think
or new dishes TO tempt his appetite and
shook her head sadly as she bore the
untasted food back TO the kitchen.
She sometimes found a portfolio OF
drawings lying open upon his study ia
bic. She remembered the zeal with
which he had planned 20 remodel the
church and parsonage when he first
came to them, how his enthusiasm had
gradually died for lack OF encourage
ment and how he had at last put his
books In a cupboard, where they grew
dusty from long neglect. She mar
yelled at their temperance now, but
something I'm his set, faraway look
made her afraid TO inquire. Thus she
went on from day 10 day, growing
more impatient with Hasty and more
silent with the pastor.
Mandy needed humor and compan-
ionship TO oil the wheels OF her hum
drum life. There was no more laugh
ter In the house, and she began to
droop.
Polly had been away from the parson-
age month when the complacency Of
the village was again upset by the ar
rival OF the Great American Circus. ."
There were many callers at the par
sonage that day, for speculation was
now at fever heat about the pastor
"Will he try to see herr HAS be for
gotten herr and What did he ever
find In herf" were few OF the many
questions that the women were asking
each other. Now that the cause Of
their envy was removed they would
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an DO tricks. an I aInT heard no more
bout Miss Polly"
She's sick. dat's what sayp." Man
dy declared exestediy. 'an' somebody's
got to do eomethin'r'
Il done all I knowec. 's-drawled Has
ty, fearing that Mandy was regretting
her twenty-five cent fpvegtment.
Go long out an ifx mp dat ere
kitchen fire." was Mandy's impatient
reply. Il got to keep dem vittels
warm for Massa John
She wished to be alone, so that she
could think OF some way to get hold
Of Polly. Dat baby faced mornin'
glory done got Mandy all wobbly bout
de heart" she declared to herself as
she crossed to the window for a sight
OF the pastor.
II was nearly dark when she saw
him coming slowly down the path
from the hill She lighted the study
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lamp. rearranged the cushions ana
tried to make the room look CHEEKY
for his entrance.
rs 'fraid yo's mighty tired" she
said.
"Oh, no." answered Douglas absently.
"Mebbe yod like Mandy 70 be sarvin-
your supper in here tonight It's more
cheerfuler'
He crossed 20 the window and looked
out upon the circus lot The fare OF
the torches and the red FIRE came UP
70 meet his pale, tense face. How
like the picture OF thirteen months
ago. he thought. and cid Toby's words
came back TO him-''rhe show has got
80 go on"
He longed 90 have done with dreams
and speculation, 20 feel something tan.
gible warm and real within his grasp
II can't 20 on like this.' he cried. "I
can'tr' lie turned from the window
and walked hurriedly up and down the
room. Indoors or out. he found no
rest He threw himself IN the arm
chair near the table and sat buried 10
thought
Mandy came softly into the room.
She was followed by Hasty. who car
ried a tray laden with things that
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ought to have tempted any man. She
motOned for Hasty TO put the tray
on the table and then began arranging
the dishes. Hasty stole to the window
and peeped out at the tempting dare
OF red fire.
When Douglas discovered the pres
ence OF his two "faithfuls" he was
touched with momentary contrition.
Have you had a hard day with the
new gravel walkl" he asked Hasty.
remembering that he had been laying
fresh path to the Sunday school,
room.
"Jes' yo' come eat yo' supper" Man
dy called to Douglas. Don yo' worry
your head bout dat lazy husban' OBJ
mine. He amt goin' ter work 'nuff
to hurt hisSelf." For an instant she
had been tempted TO let the pastor
know how Hasty had gone TO the cir
Gus and seen nothing OF Polly, but her
motherly instinct won the day. and
she urged him TO eat before disturbing
him with her own anxieties. 1t was
no use. He only toyed with his food;
he was clearly III at ease aud eager TO
be alone. She gave up trying to tempt
his appetite and began to lead up In
roundabout way to the things which
she wished TO ask.
Oars quite some racket out dar In
de lot tonight" she said. Douglas did
not answer. After a moment she went
on. "Hasty didn't work on no walk
today" Douglas looked at her quiz
zicaIly, while Hasty, convinced that
for reasons OF her own she was going
to get him into trouble. was making
frantic MOTIONS. he done gone ter de
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door for the second time that after

door for the second time that after
noon.
as Mr.. Douglas back yetY' he asked
''No, sab, he amt" said Mandy very
shortly. She felt that Strong and Ell
version had been "a-tryin' TO spy on de
parson all day." and she resented their
visits more than she usually did.
What time are you expectin' him p
II don't nebber spec Massa Doug
las till l sees him"
Strong grunted unciviliy and went
down the steps. She saw from the
window that he met Eiverson IN front
Of the church.
"Dey sure am a-meanin' trouble, :"
she mumbled.
The band had stopped playing; the
last Of the audience had struggled
down the street She opened the door
and stood on the porch; the house
seemed TO suffocate her. What was
keeping Hasty7
He came at last, but Mandy could
tell from his gait that he brought IN
welcome knews.
"Ain't she dar7"
"She's a-trabbeIin' wild 'em, Mandy,
but she didn't done ride"
See heah. Hasty Jones, is dat ere
chile sickT'
II dom rightly know" said Hasty.
ga great big man. what wored clothes
ike gemmen, coined out wild a whip
IN his hand an says as how he's
'bliged to 'nounce anudder gal In Miss
POIly'g Mace An den he savg as how
de udder gal was Jes' as good. an den
everybody look disappointed like. an
den out comes de udder gal on a hoss
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TWO

S goln' into de Sunday school
room 60 take OF dat ere wild
ows hnlshin' touches" saAd
~ Mandy as she came down
the steps
IAN right called Douglas. Take
these with YOU. Perhaps they may
help" He gathered up the garlands
which Polly had left on the ground
His eyes were shining He looked
younger than Mandy had ever seen
him
Polly had turned her back at the
sound or Mandy'S voice and crossed 10
the elm tree, drying her tears OF hap
piness and trying 20 control her newly
awakened emotions. Douglas felt IN
tuiuvely that she needed this moment
FOR recovery. SO he piled the leaves
and garlands high in Mandy's arms
then ran into the house with the light
step OF n boz
Il got the settiu' room all
tidied up" said Mandy as she shot p
ally glance a. Polly.
That's good" Polly answered. fac
ing Mandy az last and dimpIing and
blushing Eu1uly.
Mos de sociable folks VIII mos
likely be haugiu' rouu' de- parsonage 10
night, 'steau OBJ stayln' ln de sunday
school room. whar dey belongs las
time dat ere Widow Wuloughby done
set roun' an ebeniu' a-teuin' de par
son as how folks could jes' eat od'n
her kitchen floor. an 4 ups an tells her
as how folks could pick up a good
sQuar' meal on-u Mandy's door too
Guess she'll be mighty careful what
she says afore Mandy tonight" she
chuckled as she disappeared down the
walk 10 the Sunday school room.
Polly stood motiouless where Mandy
had left her. She hardly knew which
way 20 turn. She was happy yet
afraid. She felt Ike sinking upon her
knees aud begging God 60 be good 10
her 20 hell her. She who had once
been so independent so SELF reliant
now felt the need OF direction from
above. She was no longer master OF
her own soul Something bad gone
from her, something that would never
never come again. While she hest
tated Hasty came through the gate
looking anxiously over his shoulder.
. We'll Hasty?" she said. for it was
apparent that Hasty had something
important on his mind.
ITS de big one from de circus" he
whispered excitedly.
The big oneT'
''You know-de one what brung you. 4"
you don't mean Polly's question
was answered by Jim himself who
had followed Hasty quickly through
the gate. Their arms were Instant
about each other Jim forgot Hasty
and every one IN the world except
Polly. and neither OF them noticed the
Mortified Miss Perkins and the Widow
Willoughby who had been crossing the
yard on their way from the Sunday
school room with Julia.
You're Just as big as ever" said
Polly when she could let 90 OF jim
long enough 20 look at him You
haven't changed a bit"
You've changed enough for both OF
US" He looked at the unfamiliar long
skirts and the new way Of doing her
hair. You're bigger. Poll, more grown
up like"
"Oh, Jimr She glanced admiringly
at che new brown suit, the rather
startling tie and the neat little posy IN
Jim's buttonhole.
The fellows said I'd have to slick
up bit II ] was a-comin' 10 see you.
70 as not 10 make you ashamed OF me.
Do you Ike 'emY' he asked. looking
down approvingly at his new brown
clothes.
Very much" For the first time Jim
noticed the unfamiliar manner OF her
speech He began to feel self con-
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others. Have you gentlemen changed
your minds about the little girl stay
inc on:" he asked uneasily.
ats all right now" said Strong.
seating himself with a complacent air.
"Au right2 How So" questioned