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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
Viii Sell Fine HeriOFdS.

Mr.. Graham +. Blaudy's sale of
registered HerefordS will be held
ut the TuleyrieS on Saturday of
next week, june +, commencing
al p. m.
He will offer 10 head of the finest
HerefordS ever seen in this section,
and the sale viii, In alIprobability,
draw a large number of buyers
from all over this section a. we'll
as from other States.
Many viii use this as an oppor-
tuuitN for visiting the Tuleyries.
As it is uuqucStionably one of the
finest estates I'm Virginia.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
Buys Fine HaCkneyS.

Mr.. Kenneth n. Gilpin, of
Boyce, was one of the largest
purchasers of horses at the dis
persal sales of Mr.. ChaS. f. Clapp,
formerly of Rosemont, as he
secured Maid of Rosemont. Miss
Fsndango, TerringtOn Bonnebell
and colt, Brynhilde and colt, and
the handsome stallion, Hiawatha,
Jr., son of Hiawatha, probably
the highest-priced hackney ever
imported.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
Strawberries for Sale

My berries will be on sale at
Shackleford's, Baughman's. and
Bantf's. Berries will be delivered
by 10 a. M, and on Saturday by
10 a. M, and 5 p. m. Orders will
be filled at the house daily except
Sunday at 10 cents per gallon.
Come, while they last.
NJ. 3. STARKEY,
10 Gaylord, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
For Rent.

Blacksmith Shop, Wheelright
Shop, and two adjoining sheds,
suitable for conducting a Farming
Implement business. An old
established stand, where same busi-
ness has been conducted for about
20 years. For any other informa-
ton, address.
j. =. KERCHEvAL,
Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
Creamery Patrons Increasing.

The patrons of the Berryville
Creamery are increasing in num-
ber, and some of them are drawing
nice fat checks on the fifteenth of
each month.
One of the customersdrewnearly
800 last payday.
We are glad to see this. as it
means much to the farmers and
cow-owners of this entire section.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
AutOiStS Due Friday.

The Washington Post automo-
bile run form Washington to Rich
mond will leave former the city Fri
day morning. and are due to pass
through BerryvilIe between 10 and
- o'clock.
Will the speed laws be main
tanned, or will things be allowed to
run wide open," as they did in
the recent automobile run.
We urge citizens TO watch this
point carefully.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
HIAWATHA, JR.

Having purchased the Hackney
stud of Mr.. Chas. f. Clapp,
including the 3-year-old stallion,
Hiawatha, Jr., Twill stand him for
the remainder of the season at
"Kentmere," t mile from Boyce,
at $25, with usual return privileges.
Some Of his colts may be seen at
the place.
IL At KENNETH n. GnpIN.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
CREAM! CREAM!! CREAM!!!

Strawberry, Pineapple, Choco-
late and Vanilla Ice Cream.
We also make a speciality of
Fancy Creams and Sherbets.
We are prepared to furnish any
quantity of Cream for Churches
and Bazaars at wholesale price.
Brick Cream to order
Our new Ice Cream Plant is up
to-date in every respect, and every
can is steriIized before the Cream
is packed.
BANFE TIE BAKER
ann Ice Cream Maker.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
Depot Foundation Complete.

The concrete foundations for the
new n. & w. station will be COM
pleted in the next two or three
days, and the brick work will be
started as soon as possible.
The contractors have made good
time thus far, and have had ideal
weather conditions.
Unless some unforeseen delay
occurs, it seems very likely that
the structure will be completed by
the contract time August /.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
Nice Ice Cream ParlOr.

Mr.. Guy b. Shackleford, the
enterprising grocer and ice cream
maker, has just opened a we'll
appointed ice cream parlor for
ladies and gentleman in connection
with his establishment, and solicits
the public patronage.
Everything is nice, clean, and
attractive, and Mr.. Shackleford
informs us that every care will be
taken to merit good trade.
Call and see him.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25

Foley's Honey and Tar has been a
household favorite for all ailments of the
throat, chest and lungs. For infants and
children 1t is best and safest as II contains
no opiats and no harmful drugs. None
genuine but Foley's Honey and Tar In
The yellow package Refuse substitutes.
). T. Jones, Millwood; Green & Co.,
BOyce, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
Unclaimed Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Berryville postoffice for the week
ending May 2l, 1910: Y
:. Q. Lewis.
Mr.. John McQuaide.
Mrs. Rebecca +. Baldwin.
Persons calling for the above let
ters will please say they are adver-
tised and pay one cent for each
j. X. ELDER. Postmaster.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
Will Promote Beauty.

Women desiring beauty get wonder
ful help from Bucklen's Arnics Salve.
It banishes pimples. skin erup,ions, sores
and boils. 1t makes the skin soft aud
velveiy. II gloriies the face. Cures
sore eyes, cold sores, cracked lips, chap
ned hands. Best for burns, scalds, fever
sores, cuts, bruises and piles. e5c. at all
Druggists
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
A LOls-Needed improvement.

The Baptist Cemetery has been
greatly improved and beautifed
recently, and now compares favor
ably with any church in this sec
ton. All of the plots have been
cleaned of weeds and under
growth, trees have been trimmed.
and all the walks made easy of
access.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
Lawn Fete al Baptist Church.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Baptist Church will hold a lawn
fete in the Churchyard on Thurs
day and Friday, June > and 3.
lcecream. Strawberries, Candies.
Coffee and Sandwiches will be
dispensed, and the proceeds will
go to a worthycause.
The public patronage is SOL
icited.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
The BOYCe State Bank Inc.

Is fully equipped in it, Savings
Department, in which il allows
three per cent Interest; and issues
Certificates of Deposit or Pass
Books in the usual form as may be
desired.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
Professor Farmer 10 Wed.

Mr.. and Mrs. +. c. Adams, of
Surry, Va, announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Miss Roxie
Lee, to Prof. c. VI. Farmer,
principal of the Berryville High
School.
The wedding Will occur during
the summer.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
For Sale.

Golfing Wagon Stanhope, prac-
tically good as new. A fine vehicle
for showing horses. Terms reason
able.
Anyone desiring anything in the
famous Thrush & Slough vehicle
line will be pleased by calling on
me.
81 HARRY HARDEsTY.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
For Rent

Unfurnished, until January l.,
1911, or for a shorter term, The
Cottage, !" on the Berryville and
Millwood Turnpike, consisting of
a dwelling house with outside
kitchen, stable, and other out
buildings, and about eight acres of
grounds. Inquire of
RICHARD p. WHITING,
s st Millwood, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25

Monday, May 80, 1910 Decora-
tion Day. being legal holiday
the Boyce State Bank, Inc, will be
closed. All paper maturing on
that date may be paid on Tuesday,
May 80, 1910.
\. u. BARBER, Cashier.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
Flowers for Decoration Day.

On Saturday, May 2S, we will
have on hand full line of Potted
Plants for premanent decoration.
Also a full line of Cut Flowers.
The RICAMoRE STORE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
CULTIVATE THE SAYING HABIT.

1t may change your whole life
for the better and make great
things possible to you.
BANK OF CLARKE COUNTY.
Capital and profits SS5, 100000.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

is likely to be exactly what you make it.
What you do now in the way of saving may
A saving account is a great helper let us
open one for you.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
of Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
WALL PAPER BARGAINS.

Special for ten days:
&c and SC Wall Paper, &c.
10c Wall Paper, Sc.
12tc and 15c Wall Paper. lie.
THE RICAMORE STORE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
SHACKLEPORD'S BARGAINS.

headquarters for Strawberries.
Foreign and Domestic Fruits and
Vegetables.
Fancy and Staple Groceries.
special attention given to special
orders.
Guy b. SHAcKIEFoRD.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
LEGAL HOLIDAY.

Monday, May so, 1910 Decora-
ton Day. being legal holiday, the
Bank of Clarke County will be
closed. All paper maturing on
that date may be paid on Tuesday
May 81, 1910.
JNO. B. NETLL, Cashier.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25

Foley Kidney Pillscontain in concen-
trated form ingredients of established
therapeutic value for the relief and cure OF
all kidney and bladder ailments. J. c.
Jones, Millwood; Green Il Co., Boyce. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25

Monday, May so, 1910 Oecora-
tion Day. being a legal holiday,
the First National Bank of Berry
vile will be closed. All paper
maturing on that date may be paid
on Tuesday, May 81, 1910.
JAS. W. FOLEY, Cashier.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
Increase Your Poultry Profits.

BY using lncubatorS 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. x W. Depot.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
Oil for All Purposes.

Linseed Oil, Turpentine and
White Lead for Painting.
Machine Oil for Harvesting.
Floor Oil; best grade.
Special agents for the celebrated
Queen Washing Machine; the one
that pleases the ladies.
JONES x METZ.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
COAL COAL COAL

All Grades, Sizes and Kinds.
Leave your orders now for imme-
diate delivery and save money.
BERRYNULE lCE Co.,
W. L. LEWIS, Mgr.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
COAL COAL COAL

All Grades, Sizes and Kinds.
leave a; your orders now for imme-
A'e delivery and save money.
DERRrvnLE Icn Co.,
w. T. LEWIS. Mgr
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
COAL COAL COAL

All Grades, Sizes and Kinds.
Leave your orders now for imme-
diate delivery and save money.
BERRYvuLE lCE Co.,
w. 7. LEWIS, Mgr.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
PURE CREAM ICE CREAM.

BEST by Test"
All flavors. at all times.
Specially, Brick Cream, in Mar
bled style.
SHACKLEFORD,
THE Ice CREAM MAKER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
COAL COAL COAL

All Grades, Sizes and Kinds.
Leave your orders now for imme-
diate delivery and save money.
BERRYvII.LE Ice Co.,
W. L. LEWIS, Mgr.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25

roiey Kidney Pills are aniiseptic
,oa.' I'M ana restorative aud a prompt cor
,eS.'Ve ,e OF all urinary Irregularities. Re.
G.s Csc substitutes. ]. G. Jones, Miilwood;
ureen & Co., Boyce. Va
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
Cut Flowers and POtted Plants.

Received every Saturday.
Special price on special lots.
Orders received at all times.
THE RICAMoRE STORE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
Eggs for HatChing.

Finest strains of single e-comb h.
|. Red stock. Apply to
j. Z. KERCHEvAL,
3 If Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
BINDER TWINE.

Deering Standard.
Twine guaranteed.
Price guaranteed.
Can you do better elsewhere!
BERRYvuLE MILLING Co.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
YOUR MONEY

will earn 5 per cent interest ifI
deposited in THE FIRST NATIONAL
BANK OF BKRRYvMLE, modern
nd up-to-date banking institution.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25

CLOVER SEED. Best quality
Come and see it.
BERRYVLLE MILLING Co.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25

FOR SALE-Hay, Corn, Bran
Mill Feed, etc. Lowest prices
possible.
BERRYyuJE MILLING Co
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
Great Piano Contest

The standing of the contestants
in the great free piano contest at
Simpsons Department Store, at
Boyce, up to Tuesday of last week
(the votes not having been counted
this week., was as follows:
Miss Vivian Meade 2O91
Louise Manning 1862
Sallie Spates 1880
Anna Jolliffe 1872
Mary Garvin 942
Margaret SmallwoOd $50
Leora Lee S43
Jessie Chrisman AS
Daisy Brewer 452
Viola Smith 225
Mary Mckay 159
Myrtle Eaton 100
Mary Shipe los
Ollie Diffenderfer 100
Mamie Gaunt so
Leila Pyle As
Homerselle Donaldson 40
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25

Best grades of COAL. Highest
quality, lowest prices.
BERRYNULLE NlUIING Go.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25
WHEAT WANTED. Hig

market prices paid.
BERRYvuLE MILLING Co.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-05-25

Guy B. SHAcKLEFoRD.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-12-23

" 18th this as the family precedent,
imagine the CONSERVATION when it Waf
learned that Rev. Jeremiah Scroggins
our new minister and an avowed tee
totaier, had accepted mothers invita-
lion to Christmas dinner. A vote was
taken at the family table 1--WE were
democratic household). and it was de-
cided that out of respect to our guest
the brandy would be omitted from the
big mince pie.
Now, each of us in his heart of hearts
felt that the pie would be improved If
Just a wee bit of brandy were added.
So l, for one, resolved to do the deed.
Accordingly l sought out the big stone
crock in which reposed the mince-
meat and poured in what thought
was a moderate quantity Of brandy
It's wonderful how true is the adage
about great minds running in similar
channels, for every other member OF
the family. including my father, sur
reptitiously did the same thing. Later
we figured that the mincemeat must
have beep treated to nigh unto quart
Mother reserved her brandy until
Christmas day. when, before the pie
was baked, she added a generous
amount of the strong stuff.
With hearts as high as the fiaky pie
crust itself we all watched mother
carve that pie and serve it.
Fhe Rev. Jeremiah Scroggins, be-
cause Of an expressed fondness for pie.
was given a big portion.
No sooner had we tasted of the fine
dish than we discovered that that, pie
was nothing short of small sized dis
tiliery. 1t was branded as 10 other
pie had been since the birth of time.
You can imagine the cold chills which
went round tn festai board as we
watched the Rev. jeremiah begin to
eat. believe actually shivered as
the first forkful went mouthward. ~
The first mouthful was followed by
q second and the second by q third.
Finally he had finished the whole por-
ton. and he settled back In his chair.
We saw he was q bit embarrassed and
expected real old fashioned temper
ance lecture right then and there. SIS !
The Rev. jeremiah Scroggfns cleared
Lis throat, and. turning to mother,
{ slalii Ah-er-my good sister. permit
( ne to CON pliment you .pon the ex-
eeIlence of this pie. i has 9 most mo-
Z Aeltctous favor. con1ess never
tastsd anythi NE 4 Would you
stlank everbold ifs Tor J. q I:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-12-23

their way, we'll protected from the
cold, bracing air by an abundance Q:
furs and wraps. There was no moon.
but after the lighted streets of the
town were past the stars shone down
on them brightly.
Teddy was wild with delight, and his
tongue ran on rapidly. At length there
were occasional pauses then longer
ones interrupted by disjointed remarks.
Finally there was total silence. Fetch
er bent over so that he could see the
child's face; then he looked at Ida
and smiled
They went on for little in silence.
Fletcher was trying to compose his
speech.
II don't know how to say It," he
burst out desperately at length. Il
keep forgetting how l look, and 1t
say it the way want to it will be per-
fectly ridiculous. And yet Il must
say it, for l may never have another
chance"
She was looking at him, her startled
eyes dark and luminous in the star
light.
''Perhaps you do not need to say II"
she said gently.
DO you mean that you understand
without my telling you?" he asked
eagerly.
YES" she answered very low.
When they reached the house fetch
er took Teddy in his arms and carried
him in. he laid him, gently on the
eouch in the hail and turned away.
thinking the child still slept.
Il can stop only a moment fetch
or said. lis it late?'' e.
At that instant Teddy sat bolt up
right. staring about him wildly. he
caught sight of his father in an ad-
joining room. =. ~.
"Oh, papa" he cried. his voice ring.
ing out clear and slrill. '.Oh, papa,
Santa Claus is kissing Aunt Lida!-
Boston Herald.
I
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-12-23
OUR CHRISTMAS
ON THE PLAINS

NEVER shall forget our Christmas
dinner in construction camp in
Il the year 1900, said former Colo
radoan. We were building res
ervoir out on the plains about ten
miles east of Pueblo. We had 100 men
on the job. all white men.
We had poor cook on the job and
couldn't Seem to find any other. As
result there had been men leaving
every day and constant grumbling ali
the fall, and it came to a head Christ
mas day.
1t was beautiful. bright Colorado
Christmas. The men we're to work
In the morning, have turkey dinner
at noon and lay off in the afternoon.
The old man had bought three pounds
of turkey per man-45O pounds. The
birds had come out the day before.
About ten minutes after noon ! heard
a kind of an angry roar outside.
never heard anything like it before.
and it made me jump. 1t meant trou-
bic of some kind. I hurried out and
saw a surging mob at the door Of the
cock tent. The men were all shaking
their fists in the air and yelling with
one steady, hoarse. prolonged yell.
went around behind the tent and slip
ped in. There stood the cook raging.
fighting drunk. brandishing a meat ak
and emitting steady stream Of pro-
fanaty. In front Of him surged the
mob. just out of reach of the meat Ak.
crazy mad. didn't blame them.
They had come of work with their
me2ths all made up for turkey, and
NOT a table was set, not spark of fire
In the stove and $50 pounds Of turkey
scattered over the section Of a'kali
plain which formed the floor.
The battle was short. The men ran
in behind the cook. tripped him and
the minute he was down had rope
around him.
''Hang him, hang him" they roared
and started off with him to the meat
pole.
In all my life never was SO scared
as I was that day. I didn't care in
the least whether the man was hang
ed, drowned or died in his bed. Yet
civilization rose up In me. and knew
had to save him. l ran like a deer
to get around the crowd and reach the
meat pole first, and all the while
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-12-23
Hawaiian Christmas.

Birds are singing everywhere.
Happy. merry Christmas!
Flowers are showing beauties rare.
Merry, happy Christmas!
Here in ocean girdled home,
Here in pleasant tropic zone,
Meath q glorious summer sun
Cometh merry Christmas.
Day which giveth Joy to an,
Happy, merry Christmas!
Poor and rich and great or small
Merry. happy Christmas!
Day when angel voices call
Praise to him, the Lord Of Ill,
And peace. good will. to mankind fall
On every merry Christmas.
Santa Claus, comes here Away
Every merry Christmas,
Sans the reindeer. sans the sleigh.
OF the lang syne Christmas.
Here is neither frost nor snow,
Here but pleasant trade winds blow,
Here is paradise below
And a merry Christmas. r,
Hawaiis homes send forth today
"A merry, happy Christmasr' =.
TO the loved ones far away, ~,
"A happy. merry Chr1stmasr'
; May the God child's natal day
/ Be q happy one Away. = IT'LL. ..
From sorrow free and every way
= 4 merry, merry Christmasl q.
:5s:i sz5-.%s,-Paradise Of the paosdc-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-12-23
BRAND1sHING A MEAT Az.

ran l was cursing the cook. When
they got to the meat pole they found
me on box facing them with gun.
what do you want?' they roared.
"Get quiet" said l.
Those in front called out, ''Shut up!'
When they were still said: Boys, I'm
sorry this thing has happened. It's
my fault for not watching this fool
closer. But we can wash those tur-
keys and have q good dinner yet If
some of you'll turn in and help me.
They aren't hurt any. As for this
scum of a cook. l don't care any more
about him than you do. But I'm in
charge here and l can't let him be
hanged. You can 60 ahead and hang
him If you want to, but you'll have to
KIN me flrst Now 60 ahead"
l waited, but no one stirred. There
were plenty Of guns In the crowd. but
NO one was. ready to undertake the
fob of killing me. gave them only q
minute to think. Then l said to the
man that held the rope. Unite him. -
He did it. Get out C. here" said
to the cook. The fellow got up. white
~ death with fear.
Then l turned to the men and asked
II there were any who had ever done
any cooking. who would help me. Hall
a dozen volunteered We washed the
turkeys and put them on to boil.
never worked over anything In my
life as l did that Christmas dinner
The men were still silent and sullen'
and I didn't know but they'd hang me
If the dinner didn't suit them. i tried
desperately to remember all the cook
ing I'd ever seen my mother do, and
thanked God when found that one
of the man could make pies and an
other soda biscuit. About 8 o'clock we
had the best dinner the camp could
turn out. boiled turkey. boiled potatoes,
canned squash. canned corn canned
i psaches, dried j appios - - Biscuit
- eo6sD s. 90
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-12-23
An up TO DATE
SANTA CLAUS
BY SUSAN BROWN ROBBINS.
DAUL FLETCHER was in the
. drawing room waiting for Ida
j to come. Ida lived with her

~ AUL FLETCHER was in the
II drawing room waiting for Ida
to come. Ida lived with her
brother, and every time Fetch
er called to see her either the brothers
wife or his children were in the ROOM
so there was never a chance to say
anything to her alone.
At last, however, his opportunity had
come. 1t was the day before Christ
mas, and Mrs Stafford and the children
had gone to her mothers for several
days.
Now, with Ida left at home with
the two servants and her brother not
coming till evening, Fletcher could say
to her those things he had been long
Ing to say. but which he could not
bring himself to write in letter nor
to declare before the assembled family.
At length. after what seemed a very
long waiting, some one was coming
He stood up and looked eagerly to-
ward the doorway. The portiere was
thrust aside, and in walked Teddy
Teddy. who, in Fletcher's opinion, was
the worst pill in the whole box as IA.
as staying power and keen observa-
ton were concerned.
Hello, Teddy" he said, not very
cordially. Il thought you had gone to
spend Christmas with your grandma"
Il didn't CO." said Teddy.
DO you expect a visit from Santa
Claus tonight"
"Oh. l s'pose so.' YEARLY. I'D just
like to see him, though" His manner
grew more animated.
why, what would you do?"
I'D tell him what think of him."
"And what is t1at?"
"Oh, that think he's fraud! Pre-
tending he comes in a sleigh when the
ground has hcen bare for north!
And reinCeers too! Who does he think
is going to 'r'ieye that? Why doesn't
he come or 4 hicycle?'
His fur oyercoat would be rather in
the way" said Fletcher gravely. "And