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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21

One street Ia Moscow. Miasnitskaya
ULTRA, Is devoted almost entirely to
stores selling machinery. The win
dows of these shops are large and of
plate glass and display the various
wares to good advantage. Many win
dows are devoted to large exhibits OF
various mechanisms. and at q certain
hour in the afternoon these machines
are so far as possible set in motion to
give practical Illustration OF their
workings.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
The Finest Boxed Fruit.

All persons wishing something
classy in box order of apples
will place same early, as / intend
shipping my entire crop through
the Virginias Fruit Exchange. My
stock is finer than ever before.
% A. Il. Annette.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21

The It's acre tract VIII be sold subject to n
lien of SS,OoO.O0. with interest at five per cent
payable Semi-annually. from May 10Th. 1910,
Burcnell. the 49, acre tract. subject TO a lien
of S2.oO0.Oo payable at the lie ath of Mrs. J. +.
Burcben provided she does not die prior To
June lst. 1912. with interest from May lOtn.
1910, at five per cent. payable semi annually.
the purchaser IN each case assuming said
lien. the balance Of p rchase money can
either be all paid in cash or One-thiri in
cash. one-;hird IN one Year and one-tbird in
two years. the two last payments TO be evi-
denced by bonds Of purchaser, with interest
payable annually and secured by deed OF
trust on property. Possession 20 be gwen
Oct. ist. 1910. with right Of present tenant TO
remove his crop of corn.
X. IL. FRASiER.
KATHARINE b. WOODWARD
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
Safe Medicine for Children

FOley's Honey and Tar is safe and
effective medicine for children as it does
not contain opiates or harmful drugs
Get only the genuine Foley's Honey and
Tar in the yellow package j. G. Jones,
Wildwood; X. G. Green g. Co., Boyce, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
Collar HARMONY

The key to all color harmony is sim
ply this-that kindred or related colOrs
harmonize. 20 well together. while un-
related colors are antagonistic to each
other. Those colors are kindred which
are side by side on the spectrum band
or the color circuit. Red is kindred TO
orange because orange is an admix-
ture OF red and yellow: orange is kin
dred to yellow because OF the yellow
In the orange: yellow is akin 10 green
because green is an admixture of yel-
low and blue.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
Achind Voids.

Brooks" said Rivers. that's the
second time I've heard you use the
phrase aching void wish you would
tell me how a void can ache"
WELL" said Brooks. rejecting a mo-
ment. rot TO speak of a hollow tooth.
don't you sometimes have the head
hcheT-Chicago Tribune
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
The School for Your Girls.

st. Annc's Episcopal school for
girls, Charlottesville, Va. opens
September 20. Full corps of
teachers. Primary aud Academic
Departments. Music, Languages.
Art. Terms moderate.
Miss MARRY HYDE DUVAL,
10 tbs Principal.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
Mrs. Powers School TO Reopen

Mrs. Phillip II. Powers will
reopen her school on Monday
September 20. A kindergarten
Department will be conducted in
connection with the school.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
IMPORTANT TO SUBSCRIBERS
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 81, 1910

All advertisements excepting legal adver-
tisements and professional cards. inserted for
less than three months are considered tran
silent, and viii be charged for at the rate of
three cents per line for each succeeding in
scrtiOn.
Obituary notices. resolutions Of respect,
and social organizations, other than those
which the editor himself shall give as u
matter Of news, will be charged for, At the
aforesaid rates.
Our advertising rates are uniform, and a
liberal reduction Is made on all standing ad-
vertisementS. and rates will be make known
on application. Changes Of advertisements
must be handed in not later than Saturday
morning Of each week.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21

fashion" BILE painter. noted for his
prolific oui"ui. waS discussing at a
studio tea 10 New YORK n recent scan
dal in the picture trade
Look here. old man." said n. noted
etcher. do Won paint all your own
pictures
Il do" the other answered hotly.
"and with my own hands too"
And what do you pay your hands?"
the etcher inquired. I'm thinking OF
starting an ART factory myself"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
Desirable Property for Sale.

On East Main Street. Eight
room house with mountain water.
Lot improved with fruit, stable.
etc. For particulars inquire at
COURIER Office. 80
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
In and Out.

Wigg-There seems TO be quite diff
ference between a job and situation
Wagg-Oh. yes. For instance. when a
fellow loses his job be often finds him.
self in an embarrassing situation
Philadelphia Record
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
CORN WANTED. Highes
market pricest paid.
BERRYvILLE MILLING Co.
Furnished Cottage for Rent

Near Wildwood; 1 bedrooms and
bath. Excellent stable; ten acres
pasture; $4,000 per month. For
information apply To
RICHARD TUNSTALL,
20 Wildwood, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
Prepare for SPRAYING Time.

The best Sprayers, the easiest
handled, the lightest and most
durable. And the most reasonable
in price.
VI. b. PULLIAM & Bro.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
Corn and Feed crushed and
ground.
BERRYvILLE MILLING Co.
Rent Your Popular Novels.

All the leading popular novels
of the day can be rented from us
at the rate of 10 cents per book
per week. Large assortment to
choose from. Come and see them.
THE RICAMoRE STORE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
Conclusive.

Briggs-It's too bad about Wrinkle
and the girl ne is engaged to. Neither
OF them Is good enough for The other.
Griggs- What makes you think that?
well. I've been talking the matter
over with both families Life
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
Matrimonial Felicity.

Mrs. Quackenboss-An yo' daughtah
happily mard. Sistah Sagg?
Mrs. Sagg-She sho' is, Bless good
ness. she's done got a husband dats
skeered TO death of herr Woman's
Home Companion.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
Awaiting Her Chance

Maud do wish Tom would hurry
up and propose.
Ethel But I Thought you didn't like
him
Maud don't. want 10 get rid
OF him Boston Transcript.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
WHEAT WANTED. Highes
market prices paid.
BERRYvILLE MILLING Co.
Sheep for Sale.

About fifty selected young ewes,
two bucks. Apply to this office.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
BIHDER TwISB.

Drering Standard.
Twine guaranteed.
Price guaranteed.
Can yoa do better elsewhere
BERRYvILLE MILLING Co.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
A 500 Typewriter
for IL Cents q Day

Please read the headline over again Then
its tremendous significance viii dawn upon
you.
An Oliver Typew ritcr-the standard visible
writer the $40 machine-the most highly
perfected Typewriter ON the market-yOurs
FOR l. cents dayi
The typewriter whose conquest OF the
commercial world Is a matter Of business
histOrv-vOurS for l. cents day
The typewriter that is equipped with scores
of such convenience as The Balance shit
The Ruling Devicc"-"The Double
Release The Locomotive BaSe''-"The
Automatic Spacer' The Automatic Tabu-
lator Disappearing Indicator -
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
CLOVER SEED. Best quality.
Come and see it.
BERRYvu.LE MILLING Co.
llGreaSe Your Poultry Profits.

By using Incubators and Brood
erS that will do the work. Repairs
for all makes of machines. Poul-
try Feeds, Shells and supplies.
MARKS STOVE STORE,
Near y. & W. Depot.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21

You can conquer your cares more
quickly If you do not continually car
~ a long face.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21

NVW uIlu tiNUI llES-
IS shoatS, will weigh about 50 pounds
each.
One SOW, weighing about 30 pounds. with
pigs.
sows which will have pigs by day Of
sale hogs. weighing about 1G1 lbs. each.
sucking pigs.
"a. 4 ftl.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
WALL PAPER BARGAINS.

Special for ten days:
&C and Sc Wall Paper, &c.
10c Wall Paper, SC.
12tc and l5c Wall Paper, lie.
THE RICAMoRE STORE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
lOc Valuable Coupon I0c

BY Special arrangement be-
tweenthe CoURIERandSimpson's
Department Store, Boyce, Va,
the COURIER will publish a
coupon each week during their
great Free Piano Contest. This
coupon is good for one vote if
presented within thirty days
after Sept. 81, 1910, at Simp-
sons Department Store, Boyce,
Virginia.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
Saturday. October l. 1910
the following valuable personal property
5 Horses and Colts :

, horses. of good size. will weigh about
100 each. excellent workers anyw here
hitched; one and ONE years old. One ,
year-old colt; in good condition and Will
make q fine worker
Mule.
Nnarlira.- - Ii
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21

Entered at the Postofiice at Berryville, Va,
as secOnd-class mail matter
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
9 Head of Cattle 9
Hogs

good milch COWS; heifcrs years old
heifcrs I year old; spring calf. I good
bull, about IL months old.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
Terms:

All sums Of $40 and under. cash. ON all
sums over $40 a credit of II months will be
given, the purchaser 10 execute well endorsed
negotiable note. bearing interest from date.
and PAYABLE at the First National Bank of
Berryville. Va.
NO property TO be removed until terms of
sale arc COMPLIED with
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
Implements, Etc.

birdsell wagon; Acme wagon; carriage and
carriage pole. Pennsylvania drill; 2-cord
wood frames; pair shelvings cutting box;
set single harness; set double harness; set
brecchings set lead gear.
, Oliver chilled plows; double. shovel
plows; Buckeye cultivator, Buckeye cider
mill.
bureaus; feather beds; pillows: ,
washstands; falling leaf table, etc.
About 80 acres growing corn and fodder.
About 100 bundles Of oats.
And many 9th articles too numerous to
mention.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21

Gently. just to feel the pulse Of the people.
Simply small cash payment then l.
cents a day. That is the plan in nutshell.
The result has been such deluge Of
applications for machines that we are simply
astoundcd.
The demand comes from people Of all
classes, al ages. all occuptions.
The majority OF inquiries has come from
people Of known financial standing who
We're attracted by the novelty Of the PROPOSE
ton. An impressive demonstration of the
immense popularity ofthe Oliver Typewriter.
4 startling confirmation Of our belief that
the Era Of Universal Typcwriting is al hand.
A Quarter of a Million People
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21

FOR SALE-Hay, Corn, Bran
Mill Feed, etc. Lowest prices
possible.
BERRYvILLE MILLING Co.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
PUBLIC SALE

Intending 20 discontinue farming. the
un crsigned viii offer for sale on the farm
% William Fowler about mile North OF
MorSan's NJ II. on the road leading TO Blue
mont. commencing at q. m. sharp on
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21
SO Head OF Sheep So

These are nice. thrifty homc-raisoi ewes.
/, 2and 3 years old, and are in fine condition.
About loo chickens. About IS Of them
are leghorn. and 2years cid. and the Others
are spring chickens
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-21

THE Adjustable
Paper Fingers
1.-The Scientific Con
densed keyboard"
all
Yours for IL
Cents a Day F.!
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-26
CO, SHOWS
VAST INCREASE

Guthrie. Okla, April 25.--That the
Prairie OIL and Gas Company has
largely increased its holdings of pro-
ducing oil wells In Oklahoma during
the past year is proven by the returns
of the company TO the state board oi
equalization today. The Prairie fixes
its 1910 valuation at sl6,ll3,S1S. which
is an increase OF approximately three
quarters of million dollars over the
1909 returns. sl5.3i6,iS9. The hold
ings of oil and tankage are consider.
aDly reduced this year. however, and
the new piping is not enough to make
any great changes In the figures.
There would have been considerable
decrease in the 1910 figures. therefore
had It not been for the heavy purchas
ing of oil producing properties by the
Prairie during the last year. In addi
tion TO the estimated production" ac
quired during 1909, of $4,000. 900. tn,
Prairie also has purchased lately bis
/ property consisting OF scattered ho'j
ings throughout the several oil field:
which Is TO be delivered July l, anC
which will be taxed locally only fol
this year.
rhe returns OF 1910 show that th'
Prairie properties are distributed al
follows: Muskogee county, sGlS,724
Creek. s2,776,66l; Nowata. si5i,l12
Okmulgee. s73s.12S; Usage. 5i6.777
Pawnee. s514.16i; Rogers, $S4,104
Tulsa, s3.7S3.291; Wagner. sSi6
Washington. s662s.s0l. The compan
increased its holdings in Muskoge
county about s250,O0O; in Nowai
about 100000; In Okinulgee abou
about s2s00OO; in Tulsa county STA
900, and In Washington county abou
$4,000. Usage county holdings d.
p. creased more than 100000. much tanl
D age being taken down there. Pawne
= and Rogers county suffered sligf
. losses In assessments.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-26
Another Cruce Rally.

Cruce Day in Ardmore. not only de-
lighted the democrats. but quite
charmed the children, who were allow
ed TO march and carry Cruce banners.
The little Pennington twins We're Wild
with excitement over the marching
ard were not to be reconciled over not
getting to take part until their mother
promised them they could ask some
neighbor children over Monday after
noon and have Cruce celebration all
by themselves So yesterday after
noon the little playmates came and
Cruce banners were given the children
who marched to their utmost satisfa"-
ton. and whose merry laughs ard
bright eyes augur we'll for the success
Of our candidates campaign.
OF course. there was no speech max
ing-but there was ice cream at Post :
drug store later-and, maybe. that's
good way to get votes, after all.
tt
Mrs. d. T.. Allen has just returned
from Guthrie. where she went Ia meet
- cousin, Mrs. w. G. Ruggles OF SprinA
held, III. While in Guthrie Mrs. Al
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-26
(&@$@@A!. !! : y q!
BY MARY GWYNN WHITMAN
~ MARY GWYNN WHITEMAN
TELEPHONE oNE-PouR-Two

len was the recipient of several so
cial courtesies and will remember her
visit most pleasantly. Mrs :. r. Blcd-
soc entertahed Mrs. Allen for a great
part of her visit and gave a dining in
her honor. Mrs. Allen was also the
first Ardmore visitor who was honored
with a drive In Mrs. Bledsoc's large
touring car
The special rate to Ober AmmcI gau
has attracted more tourists than ever
this year. our neighboring town, GAN.
esyille. sending some half do2cu. The
price from New York under the liar.
per Bros tour will make 1t possible
for many more to attend this year
than ever before.
It
Mr. and Mrs. 7. H. Silsbee and
daughter. Marie. of Old Mexico are Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. c. =. VanDenberg
They are en- route to California.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-26

ton friends. Madeleine had Invited
two girls from New York to be her
bridesmaids. Kitty French and Molly
Gardner had already come ami were
staying Mt the Van Norman house
the few days that would intervene
before the wedding
Knowing Medicine well. as they
did. they had not expected confidence
from her. nor did they look forward
To coy. romantic boujior chats, sucr
as many girls would enjoy.
But neither had they expected the
peculiar constraint that seemed to
stand over all the members OF the
household.
Mrs. Markham had been so iong
housekeeper and even companion. for
Madeleine that she was not looked
upon as servant. and To her Kitty
French put few discreet questions
regarding the exceeding reserve of
Mr.. Carleton
Il don't know. Miss French" said
the good woman. looking sadly dis
| turbed. Il love Madeleine as ! would
my own child. | know she adorcs
Mr. Carleton-and--yes. ] knog ne
J greatly admires her-and yet there
IL something wrong. cant express
tits merely feeling-an intuition.
but there Is something wrong"
You know Mr.. willard Is in love
with Maddy." suggested Miss French.
"Oh. 1t isn't that. They've always
had a cousinly affection for each
other. and-yes. Tom Is in love with
her-but what | mean is. aside from
! all that. The real reason that Made
leine firts with Tom-for she does
flrt with him--ls to pique Mr.. Carle'
ton. There. I've said more than ]
meant TO, but you're too good a
friend TO let It make any trouble.
and. any way. in a few days they
will be married. and then I'm sure
It viii be right-Im sure OF it."
Like many people. Mrs. Markham
emphasized by repetition state
ment OF whose truth she was far
from sure.
(To be continued)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-26
BEDTIME DOINGS.
= = u e Il q q u u y q u

BEDTIME DOINGS.
The baby said her prayers last night
And in her wee bed snugglod down,
Then. later put out the light,
And co,frtry way and walledin town
We're sunk in sleep, or so 1t seemed,
And | had drifted to the brink
of dreams that waited to be dreamed
When baby called: Me wants a
jink"
We yants Jink,'' she called. and
still
Il lay and did not stir mite.
Twas dark. the night was dark and
chill.
And to go padding through the
night
I;aresoottd isn't any FUN,
And | thought: She will doubtless
sink
10 sleep" but she had not begun
To sleep. She called: Me wants a
jnk,"
Me yanls Il jink," she called again.
Ne yants a jink," called loud anu
clear,
And-with "A catch in her voice thon--
Me yants a jink-tan't daddy hear?"
Thor-she was giggling then. /
think
You must have tuyvers on youm
head.
Ne said an said, me yants a jink,"
On. that was it?" laughed and said
I'll get and get and get link
For you. you noisy touslehead:
| will. If don't sleep "A wink!"
And / got the drink for her, too.
And stood beside the tumbled heap
While she drank. then said: "Eyes-o'
blue.
Now snugglc down and go To sleep.
Then she said Me don't yants &c
sleep"
And held me--"Daddy. make a light
Oh, daddy. me loves youm heap
Me yants to have pillow.fight,
A pillow fight Now you lie down,
indeed. I'll pot-this time of night
No. babe. I'll not. We'd rouse tn,
town.
And then we had the pillow fight
Judd Mortimer Lewis in Houston
Post.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-26
If your head itCheS-

the scalp is protesting. 1t is telling you that
the fatty tissue around the hair roots is being
eaten away by bacteria, that the blood vessels
and oil glands are losing their strength.
Relieve this condition or your hair will
suffer. Put new life into the scalp SO it can
put new life into the hair. The sure way is
to Use
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-26
Notice for Publication.
State of Oklahoma, Carter County, in
the District Court.

State of Oklahoma, Carter County, in
the District Court.
Maude Cox, plaintiff, VS.. James +,
Cox, defendant, No. 676.
Said defendant James F.. Cox will
take notice that he has been sued III
the above named court for divorce and
must answer the petition filed therein
by said plaintin on or before the Slsl
day of May, A. d., 1910. or said petit
tion will be taken rs true. and q judg
ment for said plaintiff in said action
for divorce, will bo rendered accord
ingly.
Dated this 18th day OF April, 1910.
J. c, THOMPSON,
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attest
&. T. VERNON. District Clerk.
by $. NJ PARKER, Deputy.
1858
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-26
Metz Age
Hair GroUer

In a word, the scalp is raj
hii-cd, and New Age Hair
Grower did it.
You run no risk in trying
New Age Hair Grower. Well
refund your money if it docs
not remove dandruf, stop fall
ing hair and grow hair OF bald
spots when used according to
directions.
For sale bv all druggists, 81
per package. Applied at beauty
parlors and barber shops. If
YOU live out of town and your
druggist can't supply you send
81 for full size package post
paid and guaranteed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-26
Boarders' Baseball.

The boardcrs from Captain John.
sons and those from Mrs. Bells will
play baseball at Lorena park on Thurs.
day afternoon for the benefit of the
Confederate Home.
Just what penalty the losing team
must pay has not been announced.
Both sides are sure of victory and by
SO espousing the cause of their board
ing house are securing extra rations
of juicy beef steaks and hot biscuits
The play has been called for three
O'clock and they want everybody tc
come
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-26

ural heir. And now. at twenty-five.
Madeleine was on the eve OF mar
riage TO Schuyler Carleton, a member
Of one Of the oldest and best fami
lies in Mapleton.
The village gossips We're pleased
to commend this union, as Mr.. Carle-
ton was man Of irreproacnable
habits, and handsome enough TO az
pear well beside the magnificent
Madeleine
lie was not a rich man. but. as her
marriage would bring her inherit.
ancc. they could rank among the
millionaires of the day. Yet there
were those who feared for the fu.
turc happiness of this apparently
ideal couple.
Mrs. Markham. who was both
housekeeper and chaperon to her
young charge, mourned in secret over
the attitude of the betrothed pair.
He adores her, I'm sure she
said 10 herself. but he Is too court.
Is and polished in his manner. I'd
rather he would impulsiyely caress
her, or involuntarily call her by
some endearing name than to be al
WAYS so exquisitely deferential and
polite. And Madeleine must love him,
or why should she marry him? Yet
she is so naughty and formal. she
might be very duchess instead OF
young American girl But tina, S
Madeleine all over. I've never seen
her exhibit any real emotion over
anything. All. well. I'm an old-fish'
ioned fool Doubtless. they're co1lnS
dvoes when alone together, but their
| high-bred notions won't allow ahy
sentiment shown Lefore other peop'e
| But almost H,sl she were gong to
marry Tom. He has sentiment enough
| for two. and the relationship is so
distant it's not worth thinking about
Dear old Tom, He's the only one
who ever stirs Madeleine out of that
dlgnified calm of hers"
And that was true enough. Made
leine had inherited the Van Normal
traits of dignity and reserve To sucf
an extent that 1t was difficult for any
one TO be a really close friend.
She had, too. strange little all
of pre-occupation, and even when In
terested In conversation would ap
pear to look through or beyond hel
companion that was discouraging e
the average caller.
SO Miss Van Norman was by M
means favoiite with Mapleto'
young people In personal sense
but socially she was their leader
and to be on her invitation list va
the highest aspiration of the villag
climbers"
And now she was about TO MARI
Schuyler Carleton. the event OF th
wedding was the only thing talke
of. thought Of. or dreamed OF b
Mapleton society.
Madeleine, who always kept |
touch with Tom Willard by CORE
: spondence. had written him Of he
approaching marriage. and he ha
responded by coming at once
= America 10 attend the ceremony.
Relieved from the embarrassme
of his uncles presence, Tom wa
his jovia self. and showed fort
all the reprehensible attractlyene'
: which so often belongs TO the soap
; grace nature. He sometimes quarrelt
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