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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22
cHAPTER vIIIE-centlnued.

He glanced at me in a half embar-
rassed, half triumphant way, much as
he used to do in the first Castle
Wyckhoff house party days, when he
was about to tell me of his latest clue
In regard to the identity of the real
Agatha
"Well, to be quite frank with you,"
he said, 'tthe truth Of the matter is
that Agatha First won't let me alone!"
Meaning I said, "that she's in
love with you?"
well, Of course" he replied, re-
moving his eye-glass and polishing it
desperately as is his, custom when he
pretends to be embarrassed, 81
wouldn't like to say that exactly. 1
couldn't say positively, that is, but
to man. Of my experience in such
matters and knowledge Of the fair sex,
the indications are
y; 80 rot!" interrupted, rudely, I
fear, but really the old boy is quite
too insufferably conceited to encour-
age. It's an old failing of his.
What makes you think so?" asked
after moments consideration. AL
though l, couldn't quite believe that
Agatha First was actually in love
with him, still ] wanted to hear his
reasons for the conclusion. / didn't
want to believe it, that was certain.
/ thought we had trouble enough on
our hands as it was, without having
10 reckon with a broken heart on the
part Miss Endicott. And as this
contingency assumed an air Of prob
ability to my mind, inwardly vowed
again never to undertake another
matchmaking project. Cad, no! Let
people marry themselves hereafter
without any interference from me.
had had all 1 wanted of the thing this
time.
what makes you think so?" 1 re-
peated.
Arch shrugged his shoulders. Can't
help it. She's after me the whole
time! I suppose she can't help fancy
ing a. niaa Of my-er-if ! may So
my attractions. daresay I'm revela-
ton to her in comparison with the
American college youths she has
probably been used to. Experience
and intellect does count, you know,
Wilfred. Besides, the results show
But I cut him short again.
"The results show" l said sternly,
'that you're just enough of chump
to heed her mania for amusing her
self with you-for / can't think she is
il earnest" r had to tell him that
for his own good, though could have
wished felt surer this was the fact.
aHer fondness for flirting with you
fatters youso much that you'd run the
risk of. losing the girl you care for,
Just for the sake Of having that
egregious vanity of yours pleasantly
ticklsd. as her apparent fancy for
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22
His Literal Answer.

In all policies OF Insurance these,
among. a host of other questions, oc-
cur: age Of father, if living?" Age
Of mother, living?" A man in the
country who filed up an application
made his fathers age. "if living" one
hundred and twelve years, and his
mothers one hundred and two. The
agent was amazed at this, and fancied
he had secured an excellent customer;
but, feeling somewhat dubious, he re-
marked that the applicant came of a
very long-lired family. "oh, you see.
sira replied he, my parents died
many wears ago, brt, if living, would
be aged as there put down. Exactly
i understand" said the agent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22


look through all to herself.
It was lucky; she was so near the
tfiocr, j thought afterward, or she
would certainly have fallen upon 1t
with, surprise when she beheld the
thing our eyes asked of US to believe.
For there at the far end Of the draw
ing room dimly distinguishable by the
lightSof lamp on the table, turned
low,-was Agatha First We recog.
nized her. even in that light without
fail. dressed as she had been that eve
ming; for dinner, and standing with
his back toward us and his arm around
her was man in an, attitude unmis-
takablyl lover-like and possessive. And
through the hush of that late hour
the low murmur of their absorbed
voices penetrated the inmost recess of
our staggered consciousness. Agatha
First and a man meeting in secret ct
that hour!
What could it mean? Who could 1t
be? The surprise Of my discovery in
the woods the day of our trip to North
bury; was as nothing to this! But
alas!N We knew only too well this
timeSwho the man was, and without
requiring any further proof such as
we had had on the other occasion
whenfIwe had waited until the discov-
cry Of the checked coat before we felt
sure. In this instance we neither of
us doubted for a moment the identity
of Miss Endicott's companion in her
equiyocal position.
Freer had said good night and gone
on down to the village at ten o'clock
when the party had broken up 1t
could not be he. Then it must Of
necessity be Terhune. Indeed, what
other man would have the opportu.
nifty for such meeting? Who else
was staying at the castle?
q q ~ (To BE CoNTINUED9
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

ed for allathe world as If some one
or something had knocked over one
Of the endless number of statuettes,
heavy. vases or little tables that make
regular auction shop of the place.
and / struggled into my bath robe in
minute, to go and see what it was.
Dearests room adjoined mine and
listened at the door to find out IL she
had been awakened, and hearing moth
ing from her, went on my way down
stairs.
I didn't much believe 1t could be a
burglar; Ishad a hazy notion that it
might be one Of the dogs who had
gotten in there somehow. There are
no end Of the big brutes about the
place and sometimes one gets into the
house for. the night in, spite of Dear
est. So I wasn't in the least alarmed
or apprehensive, and was just about
to lay; my hand on the drawing-room
folding doors, which were at the foot
of the stairs, when heard the lightest
possible tread on the stairs behind
me and a soft hand clutched my arm.
It was Dearest. of course. 20 Fred
dy!p she gasped, what is it?"
.ones OF the dogs. i expect" I told
her. What made you Gomez"
Z .tWhy,N5she said In an ndignant lit
tie whisper, "1 came after you, Of
course! Do you think I'd let you go
all alone??'',
why .not?p whispered. I'm a
man. Besides. there's nothing to be
afraid off,,
80, But there Isl" she assured me,
"it's burglszsrI know it is! They've
come to- steal the Wyckhofr emeralds.
i know they haye!" y
Burglars nothing" / answered.
3"It's cnel Of the dogs, say. Besides,
if 1t we're a burglar that's all the
more reason why you should go back!"
"And leave you to be killed all
alone2 Never"
Sometimes, Il admit it with a sort Of
fond regret, my wife is unreasonable.
d at wouldn't help any if you were
killed, too!" told her., Besides,
you'll catch cold It's chilly down
here, and / want you to go back"
She caught the tone of authority in
my voice, q tone seldom use toward
her, and sfellgto pleading with me.
20 Freddy, ,can't stay" she
begged tIt's so exciting! See. I've
brought you pistol and here's an UNI
bfella for mei'- She came close up to
me as She spoke and the gleam of
starlight from t',e hall windows fell
upon her supplicating face and the
old blunderbuss she had taken down
from some wall and carried in her
right hand, and the other weapon of
defense she had mentioned in the
other
Ilaughed, If one may be said to
laugh in a whisper, and hugged her
for her spirit, armament and all. Then
we turned to the folding doors again.
Beneath them and through the crack
between a faint light showed.
Making himself pretty much at
|, home for a burglar to light the lamp"
I remember thinking. And slowly
and cautiously widened the aforesaid
crack until a snaca.nf -anr""- -t'-'"-- ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

from Agatha Sixth ,.e admission that
she cares for him. but will require a
months time fully to make up her mind.
Agatha First, neglected by Terhune, re7
ceives attentions from Leslie Freer. Four
days of the precious time have passed
when Terhune is callsd to London on
business. Agatha First. on the plea Of
sickness, excuses herself from a motor
trip planned by the Vincents. Later they
see Agatha First picking flowers with q
strange man. The yincents discuss
Agatha's seeming duplicity. The follow
Ing day the party visits the ruins of an
old convent. Terhune continues his at
tentions to Agatha SIKH. Then suddenly
he transfers his attentions to Agatha
First. Vincent scores him for his appar-
ent fickleness. J.
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a Dry Wash.

Representative Livingston Of Geor-
gia, who, disgusted at the bath-tub
debate in the house recently, proposed
that little money might be made by
renting the bath tubs out, said recent
ly, apropos of this subject: SIS
I'VE are now good deal like Bill
Spriggins on a zero morning.
"Bill's valet entered his bedroom
one January morning and said withSa
shiyer:
TWill you take your bath hot or
cold, sir?'
Thank you,' said Bill; I'll take it
for granted"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

your society undoubtedly tickles it!
Your old failing again! Pom my word.
old chap, I thought better Of you!
Better of your prudence and foresight!
Why, couldn't have had less of an
eye out for my own interests myself
in the days when you and were con-
tending suitors for the hand of one of
the Agathas. and you insisted that it
should be the heiress and no other.
and bullied me SO because I didn't
take the same view! And the Lord
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22
SYNOPSIS.

4 Archibald Terhune, popular and in
doIent young bachelor Of London. re-
ceives news that he has been made heir
to the estate Of his Aunt Georgtana, with
an income Of $4,000 II year. on condition
that he becomes engaged to b. married
within ten days. Failing do so the
legacy will go to a third cousin In Amer
lea. The, story opens at Castle Wyckoff.
where Lid Vincent and his wife. friends
of Terhune, are discussing plans to find
him wife within the prescribed time. 1t
seems that Lady ylnrent is ono 80 ~nuAn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22
No purchase Recorded.

There was a dealer who tried to sell
a horse to the late Senator Daniel OF
Virginia. He exhibited the merits OF
the horse, and said, "This horse sfs O.
of the horse that General
Washington rode at the battle of.
Trenton. 1t has the pedigree that will
show he descended fromS that horse.
and looks like him in every parttcu--
lar j Al &: 4:
Eyes, so much so,"' said Senator
Daniel, "thatsI am inclined to believe
1t Is the same horse" =, ( r - s;9
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22
.Ready with Proof.

An earnest preacher In Georgia..
who has a custom of telling the Lord
all the news In his prayers, recently
began a petition for help against the
progress of wickedness In his town.
with the statement:
90 thou great Jehovah, crime Is ON
the Increase. 1t is. becoming more
prevalent daily. Il can prove It to you
by statistics. Everyb ybody's Magazine
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

Mount Etna continues to smoke, but
the innocent bystanders have come to
the conclusion that there Is nothing
doing in the way Of lava. Many a time
and oft have we heard of persons who
-.didn't know It was loaded"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22
Alabama Man Says Tetterlne. cures
Eczema,

Morvin. Ala. August I. 1908.
received your Tetterine all o. K.
have used it for Eczema and letter. Ring
worms. Old Sores and Risings ard can
gladly recommend 1t as sure c4S.. ~;
j. R. DeBride.
,Tetterine cures Eczema. Tetter, Boils.
Ring Worm. Dandruff, Cankered Scalp.
Bunons, Itching Piles. Chilblains and ev-
cry form of Scalp and Skin Disease. Tet-
terine Soc; Tetterine Soap 25c. At drug
gists or by mail direct from The Shup-
trine Co., Savannah. Ga.
with every mail order for Tetterine we
rive a box of Shuptrine's 10c Liver Pills
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

Paris has decreed war against rats
This does not mean a battle against
the rodents, but the downfall of the
present style OF dressing ladies' hair.
But while the hobble skirt remains
Paris fashions viii not lack for strik.
Ing features.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22
'or Rheumatism and Bone
Pains. a 5s

--.ood Balm lB. B. 81 cures
the worst cases of rheumatism, bone
pains, swollen muscles and joints, by
purifying the blood and destroying the
uric acid in the blood. Thousands of
cases cured by B. B. B. after all other.
treatments failed. Price Sl.00 per. large
bottle at drug stores, with complete direc.
tions. Large sample free by writing Blood
Balm Co., Atlanta, ca, Department B.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

Pupils at Wellesley must learn how
to spell before they are allowed to
graduate. 1t may be good innova-
tton, but we fear that it viii detract
from the quality OF Wellesley fudge.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22
s,cott,s Rebecca in "Ivanhoe.r ~

The character of Rebecca, in Scott's
''Ivanhoe" was taken from a beautiful
Jewess, Miss Rebecca Gratz of Phila-
delphia. Her steadfastness to Juda-
ism. when related by Washington IT.
wing to Scott, won his admiration and
caused the creation Of one of his fin
est characters.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

rzutsk. the capital of Siberia. is.
described as the wickedest city in the
world. It is now! up. to New York,
Chicago and pittsburg to renew their
efforts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

venus is inhabited" AYERS Profes.
sor See. Thus We see that Professor
See Is something Of seer. We are
not surprised, however, at what Pro.
lfessor See has seen. If Venus is as
fair as we are wont to believe, 1T is
only natural that she should have
plenty oil company.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

a Cleveland man wants damages for
having to answer telephone calls that
were not for him and for the time he
has lost in waiting to#get the num-
bers he wanted. He will receive a
large amount Of public sympathy. If
he never gets anything else.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

Another instance Of the hardship of
military duty is the decree that mem
bers Of the New Jersey National Guard
must refrain from wearing patent
leather pumps at drill. However,
there is no order against chewing gum
or using powder puffs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22
a Quick sidestep.

Merchant (to widow)-I am willing
to buy your husbands working bust
ness and goodwill for $4,000.
Widow-Well, but happen to be
part of the working business.
Merchant-Then I'll take only the
good-will.-Fliegende Blaetter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

aviator Paulhan, who has made
s20o, 900 out of his aeroplane. says he
is going ito retire from the game.
This looks to us like knowing exactly
when to quit. ssS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

Carrots may be as nutritious as
eggs, as one scientist declares, but
they leave no sign of wealth on the
Ernustache or Jsncy vest. Hence we
are against them. a man rieh enough.
TO eat eggs likes to advertise the fact;
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22
Not the One.

Zone Of them actor fellers wants q.
doctor quick
There isn't doctor handy, but tell
him he might call the grocer-he
cures hams"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

An army officer has invented a lmul.
tiplex telephone. and it is claimed for
IT that ten persons can speak over one
line. AS IL we didn't have troubles
enough already with the four-party
wire. z, +
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

It is bad enough to be a deaf mute,
but when one SO afflicted is sued for
sIander, 1t is carrying the thing too
far. Some persons evidently just
can't make their hands behave,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22
Hard Luck.

The big stone had rolled to the bot
tom OF the hill again, and the bystand-
ers we're ieering at Sisyphus.
Boys" he groaned, tackling it once
more, IF you can't boost. don't
knock!"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

Curing paralysis BY artif1cially in
ducing fever reminds one Of the in
genious practitioner who always
threw his patients into fits and then
cured the fits. &
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

That proposed half cent coin would
be about right for most Of the things
you get by dropping cent coin In
the slot Is
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

Your work1ra ,rer trrpenus upon your
health! Garfield Tea corrects disorders of
liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22
No n.c.-.c;.e Or x,dr.y p,,,,.

No BacsKacI;e or Kidney Pains.
Ifyou have pains In the back, urinary, bladder
OF kidney trouble, dizziness and lack of energy,
try Mother Gray's Aromailc.Leaf, the pleasant
herb remedy. Relieves headache, nervousness,
dizziness and loss Of sleep. As system regu-
lator ithas no equal At druggists or by mail,
Soc. Ask today Sample FREE. Address, The
Mother Gray Co., Leroy, n. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

1t is unquestionably true that
wealth produces wants, but it is a
still more important truth that wants
produce wealth.-Malthus.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

We are told that there will be
babies in these United States aft
the year 2o20, Anot her reason &
protecting our infant, industries.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

A new play in New York is called
Bought and Paid For" However.
many writer of vaudeville sketches
has no such luck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

A London man who was a contrib
Sutor to Punch has Just died. leaving
fortune Of $4,000, 900. ard Wen bet
his jokes weren't worth 1t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

A Chicago man was shot for step
ping ON another's corn. Anybody WHO
has eyer nurse6 a pet corn will call
1t justifiable homicide
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

New York is to have a 1fty-eight
story building. Tenants on the top
3foor will be reasonably safe from
porch climbers. ,. 49,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

During the last So years, says
eastern papersJve have lost S., 900 00u,-,
1000 by fire. y ES5en at that old "inade-
auate water supply is still doing bust
ness.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

B one mans attempt at suicide is at
Itributed TO too much housework. Is
this a sign Of the times?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

\ We are told that an Illinois woman
has put an end to- herself by jumping
into a cistern. Well. we'll!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
AXE LAXATIVE BROAiO QuinIre Tablets
Druggists refund money II IL fnils 10 cure L.. w.
iROVE'3 signature Is on each boz. Csc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

An extraordinary duel was fought
In France the other day. One OF the
lduellists was hurt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

Preaching produces so little practice
because people look on it as a per.
formance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

4 The house cat carries germs In
doors and indulges out OF doors In
an excess Of vocal expression.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22
10. cnv.ms ond cpnp

Hicks CAPUDISE Is the best remedy-re.
lieves the aching and feverishness-cures the
Cold and restores normal conditions. It's
AT drug Stores. ~. 80 -.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

A New York publisher tells US that
poor music sells best. So we should
Judge from the music we hear these;
days. Z
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

Itch Cured In 80 Minutes by woolford's
SanitaryLotlon.Ne Never fails. At druggists.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

PILES CURED; IN Q TO Il DAYS
Your druggist will reiund money II PAZO ONT,
MEET fails to cure my case OF Itching, Blind,
Bleeding OF, ,Protrudlng Piles In 0to Il days. Oc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

The recording angel may take more
interest in your day book than in
your hymn book.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

B Chicago is the gem center of the
world, but there is such a. thing as
wearing too many. I
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

The man who is, forever looking
backward never gets very far ahead.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

Florida has a bride seyenty-eight
years old And yet there are women
of forty who have given up hope. 4.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22
Literary Atmosphere.

= ~ k-FtStr'J 1t-'''SSF''S' y y : =
Mark Twain was not widely read
man. How do you suppose he"ever
managed to turn out so much good
'stufr?"
81 don't know, unless it was because
he smoked 60 much"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22
One might fight a lie and still not
follow the truth. sis

To correct disorders of the liver take
Garfield Tea, the Herb Laxative.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

Baseball bids fair to girdle the
globe. The Japs and the Crbans are
taking kindly to 1t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

He who cannot do kindness without
a brass band is not so scrupulous
about his other dealings.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

5, 5 What do yon think Of a hen that
laid 1000 eggs in % years and never
lbrooded? Can you beat Il?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

No harmful drugs IN. Garfield Tea, Ma
ture's laxative-it is composed wholly Of
clean, sweet, health-giving Herbs
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

Baseball talk has moved on from
Epostmorterns to forecasts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22
simpre. Rat,her.

He--You are the only womanI ever
loved.
she-Do you expect me to believe
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22
I do. I swear it Isl true.

en- I believe you. Any man.
expect a woman to believe,
t have been much In the.
women.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

u Pride has many a fall these slip
Ipery mornings.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22

A. good home is the best exposition
Of heaven. ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-22
{ EdgsfieId Advertiser.
oides. Paper In South Carolina.
.EpaEFIE:Ll.:p,, :l.:, S. c.

Beware the grip. Do not let 1t get
j hold on you.