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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-09
TRAVELLING En- tAsoENs

May find the FL Paso Herald on sale
at any of the following places:
NEW YORK-Imperial Hotel News
stand; Arthur Hotaling, No. 1 Park
Row; Broadway and 33d street; Broad
way and 42d street 400 Broadway.
WASHINGTON. D. C.-The Raleigh
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Dealer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-09
Many Out Of Town People
Are In Ell Paso Visiting

Miss Ida Lockhart left Friday for
Chihuahua to spend month visiting her
sister, Mrs. ]. R Enlow.
Mrs. Maud Barker Cobb, who has been
the guest for several weeks of Mr. and
Mrs. lack Lamar Cobb, left last even
ing for a visit in the City of Mexico
She will return to her home in Atlanta,
Ga. by way of LAREDO and San Antonio.
Mrs Cobb is the state librarian for
Georgia, and is one of the most accom-
plished and popular women, both in
literary and social circles, in Atlanta.
Mrs. Mary Lanslow, Of Rochester, N.
Y is the guest of judge and Mrs. A.
3. Fall for a short time
c. W. Kellogg arrived in the city Mon
day from Dallas, for few days visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Britton Davis were the
guests for several days last week of
Mr.. and Mrs. Waters Davis. They were
en- route from New York to their mines
in Mexico.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. NJ. Payne are antici-
pating with pleasure the completion Of
their delightful country home down the
valley which is now under construction
w w. Hitchcock and wife and baby,
OF Peoria, Ill, are in the city visiting
tie formers mother and sister, Mrs.
J. II. Hitchcock. and Miss Margaret
Hitchcock
W. H. Cook. who was recently mar
ried TO Miss Clara Tandy, at PlainTiew,
Tex, has returned with his bride They
will be at home at the residence of Mrs.
J. E. Barley, sO4 Montana street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Robinson, Of
Wheeling, W. Va, hxye arrived to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Tucker for short
time.
Miss Anita Sherrod, who has been Wis
fling Mrs. c. H Mengel. left Monday.
She will visit in Del Rio, Tex, before
returning to her home in Ohio.
Miss Josephine Eddings, the guest Of
Miss Lucille Smith, will leave Saturday.
She will spend some time in San Antonio,
and at Kingfisher, Okla, before return
ing 70 her home IN Moberly, Mo.
Miss Anita Jones, Of Baltimore, who
will arrive snext Saturday. will be the
latest acquisition TO the charming Wis
iting girls in the city Miss Jones's
popularity in FL Paso has been well es-
tablished on several previous visits. lie
will be the guest of her sister, Mrs
French Strother Cary.
Mrs. Heber Page, who has been the
guest Of her cousin. Mrs. z. T. White.
left Sunday for her home in Dallas. Mrs.
Page received much social attention dur
dng her short visit, number of lunch
cons and dinners have been given in her
honor
B. f Hammett will leave the latter
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-09

day was the inspiration for the prev
alence of hearts and pretty valentines
in the favors and decorations. FestOon-
ing of red hearts decorated windows,
doorway and pictures, both in the par
lOr and dining room.
After the games hand-painted post
cards were passed to the men, holding
the name of the partner to be selected
for refreshments. At the tables heart
shaped cards bearing a verse or witt
cism was given each guest to be read
aloud, which caused much merriment-
A salad course was served from the
small tables, and later chocolate cake
and bonbons were served in the dining
room The beautifully arranged table
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-09

Ar nartv given Yesterday afternoon
by Miss Clover Shackelford, announce
ment was made of the engagement OF
Miss Emily Foster and Erdix bearing
the marriage to take place on March Il
Bridge was the diversian of the after
noon and at the conclusion Of the games,
small gilt baskets of bonbons, holdlns
the announcement cards, were passed TO
each guest. Miss Foster is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. a. G. Foster, of this
city. and is one of FL Paso's sweetest
and most lovable girls
Mr.. bearing is the son of Mr.. and Mrs
w c.. bearing. of Chihuahua
He is located at MADEIRA, Mexico,
where he is the manager Of the MADEIRA
lumber company.
Both young people are well known and
very popular socially
Those enjoying Miss Shackelford's
hospitality yesterday were: Mrs Ralph
LOOMS. Mrs L. L. Cobb, Mrs. H E.
Christy, Mrs. Galbraith; Misses Car
RE Race, Pearl Berky. Lucille Smith. Jo-
sephine EddingS, Sue Crombie, Louise
Harper. Monica Gallagher, Olive Laurie,
Jane Christy, Florence LIE Baron. Mar
ghretta LIE Baron, Milda Connolly, Lo-
retta Brick, Ruth Coleman, Louise Lei
per.
Announcement is made of the en-
gagement of Miss Irma Totzek, of Ros-
well, \. NJ, to Arnold Strelitz, of this
city, the date for the wedding not yet
decided upon.
Miss Totzek is a niece of ]. Calisher.
of this city, and is a most charming
and accomplished young woman. She
has visited in FL Paso several times
and has here numbers of friends. Mr..
Strelitz Is a well and popularity known
young business and club man of the
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. WalthaI an
nounce the engagement and approach
ing marriage of their daughter, Miss
Sallie Tom Walthan, to William
Graves.
The wedding will occur In the early
spring.
Miss Walthall has lived in FL Paso
most of her life, attended school here,
and has a very large number of friends.
Mr.. Graves came to Ell Paso two years
ago. from Texarkana, Texas. He IS
connected with the First National
bank of this city.
Another engagement of interest to
FL Pasoans and announced by Mr.. and
Mrs. F. Myerson, of Jacksonville, Fla,
is that of Miss Hannah Myerson to
Alfred Wolff. Miss Nyerson is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. F. Inversion.
of Jacksonville, one of the wealthiest
families of Florida. Mr.. Wolff is the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-09

Stewart, Drusia Stewart, Mesdames NJ
Terrell, II. Meisel, Brockmeier.
Mr.. and Mrs Sievers entertained a
few friends at an informal musicale
Monday night Mr.. and Mrs Earl
Evans each sang a group OF songs, Of
which the Lullaby" by Mrs Evans,
and The Dutch Garden" by Mr.. Evans,
were especially pleasing
Mr.. and Mrs. SieverS also gave some
especially delightful piano numbers
Those present were Mr. and Mrs
Crozier, Mr. and Mrs Jackman, Mr..
and Mrs. Dick, Mr.. and Mrs. Evans,
Mrs Comfort Miss Comfort
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-09
Many Pleasant
EOer1fS
In Club Circles

developed a crimson color MOTH IN
the decorations, and was set with cIuny
lace doilies Mrs John 7, cameron
a assisted the hostess in serving.
In the bridge games Mrs F. H. sea
mon. and Mrs. Morris Parker captured
the prizes for the women ana H. IL
Smith and A. G. Foster won the men
prizes.
Mrs n. Seamon, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H
parker. Mr.. and Mrs. w l. Tooley'
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Earle, Mr. and MIS-
p H smith, Mr.. and Mrs. A e. Fos-
ter. Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ Bray, Mrs =
w. Sheldon. Mrs Norris Parker MIS-
W. D. Greet, Mrs Berry.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-09
Erdix bearing and Arnold
Strelitz To Be Married Soon

son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Wolff. Of 5O7
Epson avenue. He spent his boyhood
in FL Paso, and Is we'll known and has
many friends here He is manager Of
the United Liquor store company, Of
Jacksonville, where they VIII make
their home
\. B. Larock's friends will be sur
prised to hear that he was married in
Clifton, Ariz, to Miss Sophie Mangles.
daughter of Mrs. Frank Kropp OF Las
Cruces, y. NJ They were married by
the justice of the peace in Clifton. Mr..
Larock is a brother Of Mrs c. D.
Sabin. Mrs A ]. Tyra and Miss Lula
A. Larock, Of this city.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-09
MUSICALS.
+++++++++++++++'

The music department of the Wo-
mans club met this afternoon at the
residence of Mrs. W. r. Brown The
opera Faust was the study Of the
day, and an unusually pleasing pro-
gram was rendered under the direc-
ton of Mrs. George Drummer.
Miss Lena Meisel entertained her
young women friends at a musical at
her home on Thursday evening. Dainty
refreshments were served The fol-
lowing young women enjoyed Miss
Meisels hospitality: Misses Ada Golf.
Edna Duden, Kate Cranston, Bessie
Troutman, Helen Merrill. Anna Mer-
riIl. Florence Merrill. Ethel SieminSkie.
Elaine Turner. Blanche Hall, Marie
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-09
vALENTINEs-LoTs OF THEM.

The 18th Isn't Far Off-Have You
Bought Any Valentines.
In the few days remaining before st.
Valentines Day, you will find valentine
buying an easy matter here. Our as
sortment Of valentines is larger this
year than usual and the valentines are
far prettier than last February. It
doesn't matter what kind of valentine
you want-a tiny card to slip inside a
letter or something more pretentious-
we have it.
Scott White & Co.,
Prescription Druggists, Oregon St, just
below the Postoffice.
Depot Pharmacy,
San Francisco Street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-09

One of the enjoyable affairs of, the
week was the informal at home given
by Mrs ]. B. Watson, Monday after
noon in honor Of her mother, Mrs. Mary
Watson, Of England. Southern smilax
and red carnations formed the attractive
floral decorations, both in the parlors
and dining room.
The hostess was assisted in entertain
ing by Mrs F. H. Seamon and
Mrs. D. P. Holland. Misses Leigh
White and Kathleen Myles presided at
the punch bowl, and Mrs. George Newell.
Mrs Batelle White and Mrs. L. H.
Tucker assisted in the dining room.
Mrs. He'll Hale will be the next hos
tess for the Shakspere Reading club.
on Monday afternoon, at her home, 1905
North Florence street.
The Young Women's Bible class of the
Emmanuel Baptist chapel, will give a
Valentine social Friday evening at the
home of Mrs. Fred Wright, 720 North
Stanton street A pleasing program of
music, games and Rotations has been
arranged for the occasion.
The Philathea class of the First Bap-
fist church held its regular monthly
meeting Monday afternoon at the home
of Miss Anna Franklin on North Kan
sas street.
Miss Nettie Shelby very pleasantly en-
tertained a number of friends On Satur-
day evening at the home of her cousin,
Mrs. J. H. Williams. Those who en-
jOyed this delightful affair were: Misses
Nettie Shelby, Sadie Kemplin, Martha
Bush. Mesa Williams Pearl kemplin,
Myrtle Cunningham, Emma Laughlin,
Attic Lee Shelby, Ruby Hadlock. Mrs
J. II. Williams. Mary Coalson, Maggie
Laughlin, Opal Hadlock and Messrs.
Harry Bradley, Stanley Williams. Earl
Carleton, Chester Hammonds. Curtis
Williams, Arthur Lawless, Judson Simp-
son and J. H. Williams,
Judge and Mrs. J. E Bowen delight
fully entertained at six course dinner
on Saturday evening in honor of judge
and Mrs. T. ]. Hefner, Of Pecos, Tex. The
attractively appointed table held bou-
quet Of pink carnations and ferns as the
central decoration.
a pleasing feature of the affair was
the music rendered by little Nellie May
Bowen during the dinner In addition
to the honor guest those present were:
judge and Mrs. A. NJ. Walthall, Mrs. and
Mrs. J. E. Robertson, Mrs. Lizzie Avirett,
Mrs. J. B. Dubost. Mrs. Mary McKenny,
Miss Tom WalthaH.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Werle delightfully."-
entertained party of friends at dinner
in honor of the birthday Of their daugh-
ter, Miss Lillian. at their home 1401 East
Boulevard, Tuesday evening. The house
was decorated in white and pink car
nations, giving a very pleasing effect.
The evening was spent in playing
whist and singing, several piano solos
were rendered by Misses Drehner, An
derson and Werle. The hostess recefy-
ed several nice presents from her friends.
Those present were: Misses Louise
Drehner, Florence Mahoney, Sybil An
derson, Rosa Oecnsner, Pansy Biggs, Lii
lian and Vera Werle; Hugo Br1esh,
Henry Sandal, Harry Connors and Ern-
est Hester.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-09
BOX PARTIES.


Mrs Guy L. Warren honored Mrs.
G. NJ Worthington and her sister, Miss
Fan Foster Bowman. who is one Of the
charming visiting girls in the city.
with a box party Monday evening to
see the Alaskan" The personnel of
the party included: Mr.. and Mrs G..
NJ. Worthington, Mrs James Browder,
of Amarillo. Texas; Miss Fan Foster
Bowman, and Clarence S. Bowman, of
Uvalde, Texas
Mrs Frank Rich entertained Sunday
evening with a box party at the FL
Paso. She had as her guests Mr.. and
Mrs. c. E Rinehart, Mr.. and Mrs. R.
H. Rinehart, her sister, Miss Mabel
Post, and her daughter, Miss Marie
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-09

part of the week. accompanied by his
daughter, Mrs. Carter White, for a
months stay in California
Mrs. Frank Bait is spending a few
days in the city en- route for San An
tonic, to her home in Jerome. Ariz
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-09
TIE Test
BY s. e. Kiser In Chicago Record-HeraId

When friendship III mpathies
When n a
The lips beguiIe with a di nipple SMILE
But of
Byron.
Once has been a
A a $
And dnnple smile
If n
III it's friendship
1t is useless
Ask e is
Win her with a
They few times a
Hence the maiden will deem divine,
ou1 i'm a wal cutOu t the talk
to lin
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-09

Let US show you how to do your hair
in the new way. Elite Parlors. over
CaIiSher'S
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-09

Mrs. Heber Page, who has been the
guest Of her cousin. Mrs. z. T. White.
left Sunday for her home in Dallas Mrs.
Page received much social attention dur
dng her short visit, number of lunch
cons and dinners have been given in her
honor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-09

Miss Anita Jones, Of Baltimore who
will arrive snext Saturday. will be the
latest acquisition TO the charming Wis
fting girls in the city Miss Jones's
popularity in FL Paso has been well es-
fablished on several previous visits. lie
will be the guest of her sister, Mrs
French Strother Cary.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-09

B. F. Hamrnett Will leave the latter
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-09

Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Walthail an
nounce the engagement and approach
ing marriage of their daughter, Miss
Sallie Tom Walthan, to William
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-04-21

more than half IT, area The wa,.,
Is supplied wholly BY the rivers Ann
and syr, which together deliver -
the average, 1900 cubic meters ~,
second. The water is derived frorn
melting mountain SHOWS
Ti,anium steel rails Tor rallro.s.
we're nrst made experimensally IA 1907
Tho results that they showed ia ~
their manufacture By several steel corn.
panies In 1905. and during 1903 sr.
cordine to the Engineering ana uiptn,
Journal. their manufacture entsrsS
upon the commercial scale. Expers.
menis on the New York Central hsv.
confirmed those made elsewhere -
showing that these rails wear several
times a. long a. those made Of ordl.
nary bessemer steel. Titanlum hs.
great aiinity for nitrogen. ana Air..
Il 10 believed that considerable nIsro.
sen remains e. an impurlty IN ordl.
nary steel, the good effects Of an ajlov
Of titaniHm are astrIbod to lts aeiIn~
- fux. thereby removing lmnurl1i..
and increasing the solldity Of the sleel
The Increased cost Is put at ss.so per
Ton Of rails.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-04-21
- Science
y s'lIlyentiOn

Continuing his researches. begun
with the ordinary ultraviolet rays. Bill
lon.Dagusrre in France has recently
experimental with still shorter rays OF
the spectrum. measuring down to 1000
unlts. for the sterilization OF all kinds
Of liquids. He finds that the very
short rays are Is times as effective a.
the longer ones in their sterilizing
power. He uses quartz vacuum tubea.
immersed in the liquid. and iIuminat-
cd with currents much more feeble
than those required for the mercury
vapor lamps At hrst employed.
One Of the pressing problems IN
aerial navigation Is that Of producing
automatic stability. Some lnVestiga,
tors think that q way may be found
to cause an aeroplane 80 to adjust II
self 70 atmospheric vasaries 50 that
It's balance viii be maintained without
Interference. Others are doubtful. bo-
lieving that stability must always be
obtained very much IN the manner IN
which Il Is acquired by q bicycle rider,
that IL. BY unconscious Adjustment.
Birds. the best Of iiiers. Il is remarked.
do not possess mechanical stability.
but maintain their balance IN gusty
weather By action which has become
% hab.tual that II Is unconscious. Thus
me element Of intelligence Is involved,
although BY virtue Of long practice
I Is applied without conscious exerlion
Df che will.
From 1900 to 1906 l.. s. Berg carried |
N Investigations round the Sea OF
Aral, and the results have been pub
lshed IN Russian. They lead to the
contrary 70 that reached
y others. that there Is no general dry
ne up Of this inland sea, but that
Ieriodic changes Of its water level oc.
ar, and that the level has been ris.
ng continually since 1880. Berg finds
he salinity 1915 per 1000, as against
mere than IL per 1000 about 1870.
he sea has now q superficial area Of
bout $4,000 square miles. but Is very
halIow. the mean depth being about
20 feet. It's total volume Of water Is
My about ono-tonfh OF that Of the
ala Of Balkal. which has but little
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-04-21


Mr.. Newcar (about to start on his
first trip in his recently purchased
motor car. to his chauffeur Vow.
William. want It thoroughly under
stood win not have fast driving. Al
ways keep well under the legal limit
not as close to II as you can Ten
miles an hour IS fast enough for me.
What want Is comfort. not excite
ment Do you understand
Three days later. William.
must be back to the house By 7
O'Clock. This road seems very straight
and wide. Don't you think you might
60 just a little faster without dan
ger7"
Two days later William. this dust
Is very unpleasant. II you could pass
that car ahead--it seems to be going
rather slowly"
Next day. Put on a little nors
speed. william. There's no use IN be-
ing 8 crank This road is too good to
lose the chance"
A week later. Open her up. VIII
iiaml There are no police within I'VE
miles. I'll bet. and II there are. who
cares7 I'm out for funl Let her zipl
Let her zip! This IL no steam roIIsrl
Let's have some speedi"-Life.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-04-21

expression Of countenance neId opoh
As soon as she had passed. he closed
Il gently. and advancing a step or two
glanced from one 10 the other with 50
comic look OF dlsmay that both Lum.
ley and Savllle laughed.
Courage such as yours my dear
Miss Dacre. deserved success; and yet
Il has not been successful he said.
with an air Of deep svm~athy. to the
fair narrator. and sat down on the OF.
toman beside which she ste
Il never saw any one like Mrs. sa
Whenever" cried Miss Dacre. grow,
ing red wish disappointment and NOR.
tincation. Il really hoped that such
story Of bravery and humanity
would have done Eor- thing towards
softening her heart; and natter my.
self did II pretty well"
II you had asked my advice said
Richard saviile. Il could have told
YOU Il would Be simple waste OF
breath
But" exclaimed Miss Dacre. with
a sound Of tears in her voice. Mrs.
Saville always used to mind what
said. and-and seemed so fond OF ma
I was rather proud Of It. she likes 80
few people
Il am afraid there Is some differ.
ence between past and present. said
Lnmley, pushing a chair forward
Come. Miss Dacre. you have done
your best. and your best Is very good.
Now take a cup Of tea. and pardon
my aunt her scant courtesy. 7 am 60
ing to write to Hugh. and III tell him
OF your championship.
You ought" said Miss Desmond.
who had not spoken before. but whose
voice showed she had not been IN
Very few can count on such
courageous advocacy OF the absent
and OF losing cause"
You are very kind to say 50. Yes.
win have a cup Of tea My mouth |
feels parched.~
mo wonderi" cried Lord Everton.
I am sure my tongue would have
:leaved to the roof OF mine. had I |
49, ~ ~ utter 1A4LA NNIA1 W tue AAI|M
u Englewood- Excuse me. my dear
Richard"
DO not mention Il. my dear uncle. )"
4 wish you would come out and
AXE a little walk with me. Miss Des-
nond. said Miss Dacre. Il feel fright
ully upset"
Il should like to do 50 very much.
nut Mrs. saville may want me to write
or her. or something. and do not
Ike to be out Of the way"
What penal servltudel"
You must not say 50. I agree to
erform certain duties. and It would
ct be honest to run away from
hem X
Why do you always take her part?"
nd Miss Dacre made an impatient
rimace. Then. addressing the gentle !
len. "Just walk back TO the court. c
nd can follow BY myself Then {
An have quiet talk with Miss Des- {
lOnd-
Very wen. said Lumley. rising. 7 '
IN escort nv uncle to the court, and 4
,turn for you Miss Dacre gave aim I
nod and smile. and the gentlemen b
IT them. q
CTo b. contiuued1 Ia
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-04-21
NOT TO BE MEnDED.


Charles Dickens once wrote TO ,
friend. Il have distinguished myself IL
two respects lately. took a young
lady. unknown. down 10 dinner. and
talked TO her about the Bishop Of Dur
hams nepotism IN the matter OF Mr.
Cheese. / found she was AIRS Cheese
And expatiated TO the member FOR
Marylebone. thinking him 10 Be an
Irish member. on the contemplate
character Of the Marylebone consfltu
ton. and the Marylebone Representa-
tive"
Two such nishaps In one evening
were enough to reduce the most bril-.
liant taiker to the condition OF the
three inside passengers OF a London
bound coach. who begulle1 the tedium
81 the journey from Southampton BY
discussing the dement's Of William Cob
bett. until one OF the party went %
far as to assert that the object Of their
denunciation was a domestic tyrant.
given to beating his wife.
Much t. his dismay. the solitary
woman passenger. who had hitherto sa.
a silent listener. remarked:
Pardon me. sir. a kinder husband
and father never breathed, and I ought
to know. for I am william -obbetts
wife"
Mr. Giles OF Virginia and Judge
Duval Of Maryland. members OF cou-
sress during Washington's administra-
ton. boarded at the house Of a Mrs
Gibbon. whose daughters we're well on
In years. and remarkable for laxative.
ness.
When Jefferson became President,
Duval was Comptroller Of the Treas
ury. and Giles a Senator. Meeting ons
day IN Washington, they fell TO chat.
ting over old times. and the Senator
asked the Comptroller II he knew what
had become Of that cacklins old maid. |
Jenny Gibbon."
she Is Mrs. Duval, sir" was the IN
expected reply.
Giles did not attempt 70 mend mat.
.ers. as a certain Mr.. Tuberviile un-
wisely did Happening to observe to 4
lelloW guest that the lady who had
Iat at his right hand at dinner was
he ugliest woman he had ever beheld.
he person addressed expressed his re-.
ret that he should think hls wife 50
Hooking.
Il have made a mistake said the
lorrined Tubervllle. Il meant tho
ady who sat on ny left"
well, sir, she Is my sister"
This brought the frank avowal: 1T
ant be helped. sir; for II what you
~ be true. I confess I never saw
UGH an ugly family in the course Of
y life"