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The Washington herald., 1910-12-27

bears a strong resemblance TO YOU" she
said still looking at him.
You must have a double" said Mar
garet,
u hope not can imagine it being
unpleasant"
Just then luncheon was announced, and
they adjourned to the dining-room. Dur
ing the meal the conversation was gem
eral and Paul came TO the conclusion
that the judge was a man of fine char
aeteri but he did not care for Mrs. Shen-
stone, though he fels grateful 10 her for
suggesting, after luncheon. that Mar
garet should show him the conserva-
tories.
My dear. they are not nearly so fine
as those at Castlesteads, commented the
judge.
Il should like 10 see them. Mine are
not quite up 10 the mark. Mr.. Clifford
said Lord de Verney had not kept them
up" said Paul.
Lack Of money, but / understood they
had been put in order" said the judge.
so they have" assented Paul, as he
followed Margaret Shenstone through the
glass door that led from the drawing
room into the largest conservatory.
do you think you viii IKE this eoun-
try?' she asked.
81 am sure ! shall"
shall you so up to town during the
season."
For a moment Paul hesitated. not
knowing whether a London season might
be included in Clinords plans Then he
said
Il don't think SO. Are you going?" he
asked, thinking if she was, he would at
any rate pay flying visits TO London.
mo; mother had talked OF taking me.
but she's changed her mind Lady Las
celles win 90, expect. Don't you think
her lovely?"
Yes, she's pretty" he said. without en-
thusiasm.
Margaret looked surprised at his quail
ned reply. Then she changed the con-
versation and half an hour later, when
they re-entered the drawing7room. he had
come to the conclusion that Margaret
Shenstone was a jewel among women. II
was late in the afternoon when he set of
home. and as he entered the house a
footman told him that Mr. Clifford was
in the library.
Paul proceeded there at once
I'm sorry I was out when you came, q"
he said.
ION, it's Of no Importance; I wanted TO
give the dogs exercise" And Paul saw
two splendid St Bernards stretched on
the floor near their master.
by the way. they said you hadn't been
In TO luncheon" remarked Clifford care
lessly. as he glanced at his companion.
mo. l have lunched and had tea at
Arlington Hail." said Paul dryly.
II see you've enjoyed yourself. Well.
I'm going il viii suit me well II you
ask Margaret Shenstone 20 be your wife.
Good-day." and whistling 20 the dogs,
he left the room.
Paul stood still. Ciifford's words ring
ing in his ears. Then he asked himself
why this man-to whom he was bound
body and sOul-desiTed his marriage with
Margaret Shenstone.
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CHAPTER VI.
Wanted. Paul Jarret

Christmas had come and gone. It had
been a contrast TO the previous Christmas
so FAR as Paul was concerned. There
had been parties at the Han and the
Rookery, and skating on the lake at
Castlesteads He had spent Christmas
Day at The Hermitage. bat neither Hagar
nor her uncle had been at the other
houses. Margaret Shenstone had been
there, and that was enough for him.
Each meeting deepened bis love, and he
was hopeful that she was not Indifferent
10 him He liked Judge Shenstone. who
seemed 20 enjoy his holiday as much
as a schooIboy, but Mrs. Shenstone was
a puzzle TO him. though she was always
cordial and showed him that ne was a
welcome guest at the Hail She was
moody and uncertain, and Paul often
wondered If her life held a secret: but
whatever her mother was. he had made
up his mind 20 win Margaret
SO Far he did not know any more Of
Clfford's scheme OF revenge. Once he
had limited that he could not see that he
had given any return for the benefits
received. and the man to whom he was
bound had told him there was no hurry.
At present he was satisfied. and Paul,
whose mind was full OF Margaret, had
not said any more, but let himself drift.
hoping that whatever Clifford had for
him 70 do would not interfere with his
wooing Of the girl he loved
Matters were in this state when one
morning he received a note. on which
was a corOnet.
Dear Mr.. CleIland:-It is ages since
saw you. Come this afternoon and have
tea with me. Yours. sincerely,
''ENA LASCELLES"
why, I was there ten days ago, but
I'll go: there's just a chance Margaret
Shenstone may look in" he thought
It was a frosty afternoon early in Feb
ruary and Paul enjoyed the ride thor
oughly
on arriving at The ROokery, a groom
took his horse around to the stable. and
the fOOtman conducted him 10 the draw
ing-room, where he found her ladyship
and Mrs. Delamere, an elderly lady who
VS. generally described BY Lady Las
celles as my sheep dog"
The former was buried IN a big easy
chair. her wonderful red hair seeming
redder than usual as the freight played
on il, and her dazzling white skin whittier
than tile tea gown, wheh was made Of
a creamy white material. trimmed with
exquisite lace and slightly open at the
throat Her dainty feet were cased IN
slippers of deep bronze and peeped from
under her dress.
AS the footman announced Paul she
raised herself and moved toward him
with a serpentine grace that he had pre-
viously noticed.
$50 you've come at last?' she said
holding out her slim white hand. with its
long, tapered fingers
AT last! It's not much above week
since I was here"
Isn't il? Some weeks can be very
long. My dear Mrs. Delamere, will you
ring for tea?"
ALLOW me-" but before he could reach
it the elder lady had touched the electric
button. Then she replied to PauPs greet
ing.
Snail I pour the tea out?'' INQUIRED
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From Exchange.
Senator Bailey believes that the old
discussion about whether Lord Bacon
wrote the plays of William Shakespeare
can be the cause Of a lot OF humorous
talk. and in substantiation OF this he tells
a story about Joe Blackburn. formerly
Senator from Kentucky, and more recent
~ a member OF the Panama Canal Com
mission
Blackburn and Dick Wintersmith. wit
well known in Washington. gave a dinner
20 Ignatius Donnelly, who was a great
authority on literature and argued that
Bacon turned out the masterpieces Of
Shakespeare.
Blackburn called on Dohnelly for his
usual speech on the subject, and the other
diners listened TO it in patience
I'VE have heard your argument with
great interest" said Wintersmith az the
conclusion Of the speech; but Joe Black
burn and I know that Shakespeare wrote
Shatespeare's plays"
How do you know it?' asked Donnelly
I'VE have definite information about Il, >
replied Blackburn. I'VE were there when
he did it,
Gentlemen" said Donnelly, you sur
prise me immensely. The plays OF Shake
speare were written about three hundred
years ago"
At that. Blackburn turned to Winter
smith with a hopeless look and remarked
sadly, Great heavens, Dick! How time
does fly"
The Washington herald., 1910-12-27

I spoke OF this particular advertise
ment TO a local merchant the other
day, and he said that be had bought
some blue serge suits. which looked
all right so far as examination went
and they were sold by the firm as be-
ing first class in every particular.
Two or three Of the suits. as soon
as they were exposed TO the sun
FADED BADLY, and the purchasers
brought them back.
The firm had one OF the suits cheni-
cally analysed and it was found that
the dye was lacking in some partieu-
lar. so THEY SENT OUT LETTERS
TO ALL THE PURCHASERS of these
suits. asking them to return them and
get new suit.
A great many did not return the
suit saying that it had given them
good service, and that they had not
noticed any defect. Others came in
and thanked the firm for calling their
attention TO the imperfect material
and were very appreciative OF the
courtesy.
These incidents show the general
trend toward HONESTY IN ADVER-
Using AND FAIR DEALING IN
SELLING.
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Clifford. and there was anxiety in his
tone.
IT told her I was the man, but she
didn't believe me. or course, if I had
said he must be my double or anything
of that kind. she would have been in
clined TO doubt me. and have made in
quiries. She's very cute. and she's a
large share of curiosity"
Clifford regarded him with something
akin TO admiration,
Il knew you were no fool, but I didn't
know you were the sort of fellow you
are proving yurself By the way, Clel-
land. what position did your father hold?
Because now you are we'll groomed you
look an aristocratic fellow"
Paul looked gloomy.
MY mother would never talk about
him. I've rather the impression that he
was a bad lot"
His companion was silent for a minute
or two. then he said:
81 see you are not taking any wine. so
we might as we'll join Hagar."
Nothing 10th. Paul followed his host
into the drawing where they found
Hagar playing and singing. She had
deep. fun voice, and Paul seated himself
near the piano. listening with pleasure.
do you siug?" she asked.
Very little, and | shouldn't care to.
after listening TO you.
She laughed as she came toward the
fire
Won't you sing again?" he asked.
some other time. We don't often have
friends here, and I can play when you
are gone" she said with straightforward
simplicity,
You viii make Mr.. Clelland conceited.'
said Clifford with a grim SMILE then he
went quietly out OF the room.
Paul turned 10 the girl:
You've not lived here all your life?"
-Oh. no. In reality / am not MIR. Cliff
ford's niece, but tho daughter OF an old
friend, who was left unprovided fol- and
he took me to live with him. saying it
was better 1 should call him uncle. and
that people should think I was his niece.
but he won't mind mo telling you.
''Why won't he object 10 your telling
me?"
"Oh. you are not an outsider You
see. uncle doesn't care for strangers, so
we don't keep any company, but you are
10 be an exception.
lie looked at her keenly. noticing for
the first time that her face had a Jewish
cast, and as he looked he came 10 the
conclusion that the girl was not party
10 Clinord's scheme Of revenge.
Are you bondwomanY' he asked.
speaking lightly, but feeling sure If she
was bound by any oath, such as he had
taken. she would understand what he
meant
You allude TO my name have Jew
ISL blood in my veins; my mother Was a
JeWess. but I don't think uncle cares for
me 10 talk about il" she answered, low
ering her voice
Before he could reply, Mr.. Clifford en-
tered the room, and the conversation be-
came general. Paul happening 10 remark
that he had been introduced by Lady
LaScelles TO Miss ShenstOne
Isn't sEe beautiful said Hagar.
Yes, and more than that she has a
good face he replied.
Half an hour later, as Paul said good
night 10 his host. who had accompanied
him 20 the hall door. Clifford said in
low. emphatic tone,
IT am glad you know Margaret Sken-
stone Cultivate the acquaintance: ! wish
you TO make friends Of the Shenstones"
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CHAPTER v.
.It WnI suit Be wall

Mr. Cathcart"
Paul was lounging in chair by the
morning-room fire. a book in his hand
and a pipe in his mouth. but at this an
nouncement he sprang up. Laying his
book on the chair. and taking the pipe
out OF his mouth, he advanced 10 meet
the stranger. a medium-sized, 3eil-built
young fellow. with merry blue eyes ana
an air Of good humor that seemed TO per
wade his whole personality.
They call me Tommy" he said as ne
held out his hand.
Paul grasped it.
I've heard of you from Lady Lascel-
les" said Paul, as they shook hands "Sit
down and have a smoke. VIII you have
a pipe or a cigar?"
a cigar. thanks" he said. CHANGING
round
You'll be getting married" Tommy
remarked, getting 10 business at once
i m not so sure about that OF course
Then he stopped as vision of Margaret
Shenstone rose before him.
'Of course. What?' said Tommy.
'Oh. if 1 met the right woman. BY the
way. l hear you are a great favorite with
the ladies"
Tommy blushed.
Lady Lascelles has been talking to
you. I'm good friends with her and the
Shenstones, but"
We'll, there are not many others here
abouts. There's the vicar and Mr. Cliff
ford, but he doesn't go into society"
NO. he doesn't; but I'd like 70 know
why he makes that beautiful girl live as
though she was nun. and there was
anger in Tommy's voice.
Paul smiled.
Il had an idea that nuns lived very
frugally. and The Hermitage is a luxuri-
Gus abOC
But she doesn't see any one; she lives
IN absolute seclusion, and 1 think it's a
beastly shame"
Paul hesitated, feeling that in his posi-
ton he could not afford 10 condemn Mr.
Clifford. then he said:
Il think Miss Herries seems very bappv-
and I don't think she would care TO hear
any one say anything against her uncle"
i know that l got her out of a little
difficulty once, and saw her safely home.
But Mr.. Clifford let me see he didn't want
me to call again"
Paul looked steadily at him.
DO you particularly wish to see herr
he asked
Il DO. Look here, Clelland. I don't know
whether you believe In falling I'm love
but that's what's happened to me. I fell
in love with Hagar Herries the day
first spoke TO her"
Il think l do believe in H." and PauFs
thoughts went to Margaret Shenstone.
Are you in love with her yourseif?"
No. think her a beautiful girl, but
she's not my style"
Tommy looked straight at him.
Don't lose your heart to Lady Las
celles. She's an awful f1irt, and leads
fellow on. OF course. she's very nice.
I'm just giving you a warning"
Il understand. Have you suffered at
her hands?''
Tommy Redeemed.
We'll. l thought I was in love with
her until / saw Hagar Herries. then I
knew it was not the real thing. II won
dered-'' then he paused.
What did you wonder?" asked Paul
IF Clifford would try TO make a match
between you and his niece"
Paul laughed.
IF he does I shall not be a consenting
party. so don't be uneasy on that score. "
Tommy leaned forward.
do you think you could get me an in
vite TO The Hermitage?"
I'm sure 1 couldn't Mr. Clifford is
not a man 10 be influenced by any one.
He told me when We were in town that
he didn't so into society. All the same.
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The Messenger Boys Argument.

From the New York Evening Sun.
IT'S all off,
So said an American District messenger
boy who came hurrying into the Office
OF the Evening Sun at O'Clock this
morning. He referred 10 the messenger
boys strike
Take It from me-" he continued his
confidence. "de strikes a frost All de
boys wants to get on de job again. an
de company don't know they've been
Of"
How about your" was the inquiry
Are you a strikebreaker. or one OF the
regulaTs?"
Me? Oh, I'm both. I was a striker
for three days. an then when me money
give out I hits dis Hoffman Teller dat s
leadin' us an says: How about it? Does
/ get some money for de folks at homer
an he says Nix on de money talk so
! goes back 10 see de boss an he puts
me right back. Yep. so I guess I'm
strikebreaker now. An dey're all strike
breakers. too just ike de expressmen.
Me for de job, with Christmas right up
de street"
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Secretary BotIzin's Reply.

From the Topeka Capital.
The other day a letter reached the desk
of Tom Botkin. assistant secretary OF
state. from q man in Hyattsville, Miss,
to which the name Of the writer had been
attached with a rubber stamp in this
fashion:
Dictated but not read by.
MIR. ------"
Mr.. Botkin looked at the signature
then signed his own name at the bottom
as follows
Opened but not read by
y. T. BOTKIN,''
and sent the letter ba K TO the writer
In a few days the goye-nor received a
letter from the Mississippi man who de-
manded that he be given more courteous
treatment. What Mr. Botkin wants 10
know is who showed the more courtesy.
the Mississippi man or himself.
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For some weeks we advertised as
genuine Irish Frieze a line of over
coats which we were selling at IS.
This we did in good faith. as the
goods were so represented TO us by a
reputable manufactures.
We recently learned that the fabric,
while an excellent value, WAS NOT
GENUINE Irish Frieze. We greatly
regret the Misrepresentation and win
cheerfully refund the money to any
dissatisfied customer"
Just imagine some houses that re-
peatedly make false statements In ad-
vertsing printing something like the
above. All credit to the w. 3. Davis
Co, THAT IS THE WAY TO DO
BUSINESS
II a merchant makes q mistake. say
so frankly and MAKE Goods
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SYNOPSIS.

When about to drown himself, Paul Janet IS
Intercepted b John CIiford A mysterious old man
Prornissd great wealth, Jarret signs a agreement
70 do ClifoEds bidding for seven yeaB. The lat
ter then establishes the young man, under the
name q Paul Cleliand. in a magnificent country
hosise and supplies him literally with m0aey.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-27
ADVERTISING TALKS.
WRITTEN BY WILLIAM c. FREEMAN

One OF the MOST UNIQUE ADVER-
EASEMENTS that has come TO my at
tention is that which recently APP
peared In the CLEVELAND LEADER
over the name Of the W. B. DAVIS
CO.-as follows:
A FALSE STATEMENT.
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aboutS. Apply Shanlon & Co. solicit
tors, Chancery lane.

Would Mr. Clifford release him from
the bargain" he asked himself. mo.
he was certain ne would be held 10 his
bond Oh. If he had not signed that pa
per. and had gone out into the night a
free man"
The dressing bell ringing disturbed his
meditatiOns, but he was very grave dur
ing dinner. and afterward he went into
the library.
should he see Clifford in the morn
ing? Then If he refused TO release him
Of course he would repay all the money
he had spent-should be defy him?
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ATLANTIC CITY Hotels.
HOTEl WESTMoNT

ooean end Rhode Island avenue. Splendid tsbs
and service. Special rste for the winter, Sl25e.
SIS yer week without hath: SIS 10 IS per Eeek zlIa
bath. Sea waite and ether baths Booklet W. h
MOORE. Manager.
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senntor RalIey,. LitlIe Joke.

TO BE CONTINUED TOMORROW.
tCopyHght, 1902. By The North American Company
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40 BE oHTINUED.l
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,'She hit the right nail on the head"
What answer did you give herr" asked
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1910-12-14
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
w. F. ALDRICH
NELLIE 5. AIDRICH

WHEREAS, W. X. Aldrich of Barton, in the
county of Orleans, in the state of Vermont.
has this day filed in the off 3e of the clerk o.
the county court for said county his libel for
a divorce against Nellie S. Aldrich setting
for in su distance that he was on th, 81 da '
of September, $50 lawfully married to the said
Nellie and that he o d said libeIee lived
of Orleans; until on or about November 49,
1907; that The llbel,ant has resid-
ed in the county of Orleans for the past
year; and has faithfully performed all the mar
Tisge obligations incumbent upon him; that
on or about the 18th day of November 1907 thu
said libelee W llfully and without just cause
deserted SAID petitioner for three consecutive
years and yer 81 uge doth and still does refuse
TO live and cobabit win said petior er, an
MIN and the said lIbelee he dissolved and that
he be granted bill of divorce. Aud il AZ.
nearing that the said libellee is without this
state, and that no summons can be sery d
on her. c.'
IT Is ORDERED, that the libellant notify the
hbellee OF the peHdencl OK said petltiO and
summon her TO appear at the term of the
county court, to be held at Newport within
and tor the county OF Or cans, on the
second Tues day in March, 1911
on the first day thereof, and answer
petition and this ord to be published three
weeks successfully ia the Orleans County
Mentor, newspaper printed at Barton, IN
SAID county, the last publication to be at
least six weeks previous to the commence
ment of said term.
Dated at Newport in said cou nty, this 26th
day of Novs mber, 1910.
$50 II. b. CUSHNIAN Clerk
W. h ALORl II, ATTORNEY, FRO I've.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1910-12-14
"A Istad,TRY FOOD OF GENUINE
MERIT.

=, Ihe manufactures ejf any STOCK sJod
u,ast be attentive 70 all the det7Slls OF
its preparation, Neng certain r.at only
frst-class materials enter ihtds-s cOmpo-
sition. 1t is claimed for %Dage's Per
fected Poultry Food" srhat there
doesn't enter into its ~ position sin
gle particle OF the Or nary meat mea,
which is the basis% ! 50 many poultry
foods. y The neg est approach to it i
what is known "as tallow scraps OF
cracklillgs. aud every grandmother who
has lived ON the farm and taken care
uf chickens knows there is nothing bet
terto Mare hens lay than tallOw scraps
and "f'age's Perfected Poultry Food
contains considerable percentage oil
this Ingredient.
=, " YOU want to know more about this
'fo0d and the best ways Of using ii
write to G.. 5. Page, Hyde Park, VI
for his booklet. Profitable Poultry
1t will he sent free, postpaid, to anyone
mentioning this paper.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1910-12-14

the tree concert is given if the
weather is bad. But whenever Christ
mas eve. is pleasant and the latitude is
suitable the passengers go on deck
which they find to be shielded from
the wind by canvas. brilliantly lighted
and decorated with flags and bunting
And. | tell you. on a moonlight night
with calm sea and soft, pleasant air,
IN the Mediterranean, for example, a
Christmas eve bali aboard a great ship
is something for most passengers to
renlember.
"I'lii Sure | can't imagine anything
more charming for those WHO enjoy
dancing The romance the eoetry of
it all, must be delightful to the pas
SengerS. Boston GNbe.
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SANTA CLAUS AT SEA.
Gifts on Christmas Tree For Passen-
gers on Ocean Liners.

gers on Ocean Liners.
Don't imagine that just because a
person is at sea when Christmas ar
rites he gets no Yuletide cheer. Christ
mas on one of the big ocean liners is
observed religiousIy, which Is to say
that the day u fully appreciated by
both officers aAl i5stssstngers.
The Han who spends his life on
h0C,rd big passenger ship sees al0ut
as many different kinds of Christmases
rs anybody. | guess" said the cap's:n
Of one of the great transatlantic steam
ships as he sat in his cabin the other
day preparing for a holiday voyage TO
the Mediterranean, ''S0me Christrlas
days I have spent Oh the north At
lantir, Others while IA the China trade
apd stiI others i'll the south Pacifil
and the Mediterranean.
THE fact is that l have spent only
one Christmas day at home since |
was ma4Tied-and | haven't been 4
bachelor for Il good many years. Now
we sail from New York very soon and
will tdtch at Gibraltar, Genoa and 9th
/ er ports. and before we reach here
again Christmas will have been
! p6ssed.
When your ship is running on a vOy-
age to the Mediterranean. with d
crowd Of jolly passengers aboard who
are off ON a trip to enjoy themselves.
Christmas is a day to be remembered.
F'ricNdS and relatives send gifts on
ahead. so that they may be handed TO
L. passengers at the right time. and of
course this personal remembrance
from home makes more enjoyable the
celebration which is always prepared
on board the ship itself
The 24th of December passes about
, as 90 other days until dinner time ar
rives, and then the chefs and stewards
Guido themselves in providing ar
elaborate menu and in table decora
tons. If the weather is fine. and it is
likely to he. the passengers are in higt
: spirits. for the Christmas feeling il
infectious. no matter where you go.
D Toward the end of the dinner
speeches are made. songs are rendered
stories are told and toaSts are given
and when this is completed all 60 t
the lnfHih saloon. and the Christina
tree rs revealed standing there i'm tn
b middle under the big skylight. 1t is
e big tree. tno-just as big as can bP oil
i tanned and put in place-and on il ar
hung gifts from the ship for every pas
- -senger. not costly ut ALL but remen
brances that are likely to be long prt
served as souvenirs Of a pleasant OF
y casion.
y Then, II the sea is not high. til
70 candles are lighted. and the tree burs,
Is into beautiful illumination.
after a distribution OF gifts frol