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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
The 6uo Bible.

The bug Bible was printed In 1919
BY the authority Of Edward W.. and
IT'D curiosity lies In the rendering OF
the 9th verse of the Ninety.arst
Psalm, which. az we know. runs.
Thou shalt not be afraid for the ter
ror by night nor for the arrow which
dieth by day." but In the above YER
sion It ran. $50 thou shalt not nede to
be afraid Of any bugges BY night"
Ludicrous as this sounds. It is not
etymologically without justification.
Bug" ia derived from the Welsh word
"bwg." which meant hobgoblin or
terrifying specter. a Specification trace
able In the word commonly In use to-
day-'bugbear'-and Shakespeare once
or twice uses the word 10 this primary
sense. notably when he makes Hamlet
say. "Such bugs and COLLINS In my
life"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
Hope.

Hope Is anticipation. 1t Is an IN
herent feeling in mankind and divine
provision for the sustentation of In.
terest In life. Hope is chord whicb
strikes pleasant desires for the future:
It Is every ones sunshine, the rainbow
In the storm. the silver lining to the
present cloud. q star set in the frma.
ment Of our lives. to brighten. tighten
and cheer the way and differs in mag.
uitude and brightness according to &C.
casion. Hope Is an anddote Of misery.
cordial for the responding and a
chain with many links.-Nellie E.
Mate.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
NEVER SAW ST. HELENA.
That's the Latest French Story About
the Great Napoleon.

That's the Latest French Story About
the Great Napoleon.
What IL Napoleon never saw st. He
lena?
What If he fooled the English to the
last and died. as he lived. a free man?
absurd" you exclaim. Tons Of
literature. written in every language
Of modern civilization. tell you be did
die prisoner on that rocky island.
You believe in it as you believe In the
Fourth Of July or In Thanksgiving
day. 1t is a hard. solid fact, which no.
body ever doubts.
And yet a very distinguished French
historian has been doubling it for years
and has searched for proofs to back
his doubts for Il decade. Finally he
has boldly declared to the world that
history for once Is wrong.
NJ. Omessa. the historian In question.
boldly declares that Napoleon l.. after
losing all on the field Of Waterloo, re-
fused to give himself up to the hated
English, escaped to Italy and. instead
of himself. sent his double. Private
Robeant. to st. Helena. In accordance
with plans laid long beforehand. Cen
eral Bertrand. the friend Of lifetime.
made the supreme sacrifice Of accom-
panying Robeant to the island so as to
blind the English to the trick being
played on them. For seven years. ac-
cordins to Omessa. the real Napoleon
lived in Verona. selling spectacles to
British travellers. At last the desire
again to see his only son. whom be
adored Tor was it some new political
plans in that restless brain?. got the
better Of his caution. The ex-emperor.
the former conqueror of Europe. the
hero of the finest army the world has
ever seen. went to Vienna. where bis
little sou was in the care OF Francis
H., Austrian emperor. who had thought
It an honor to call Napoleon son-in-Iaw.
and wa> shot down like dog while
irving to climb the wall which divided
him from his son.
OmeSSl. whose declarations have ere.
ated a tremendous sensation through
out Europp. backs his statement with
various documents. - Paris Cor. New
York World.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
WALTON'S FAST.
R. PENWARDEN.
Clerk.
The "PIunssr'' Did Even More Than
the Doctor Suggested.

The "PIunssr'' Did Even More Than
the Doctor Suggested.
Race track lovers of some years ago
all knew "Plunger" Walton-Francis
Theodore Walton. as he was christen-
ed. Everything that Walton did he
did as thoroughly as he plunged on the
races. This habit was illustrated by
his famous fast. Rheumatism caused
him considerable suffering for years.
Across the street from him lived a
doctor, who said one day:
walton. you eat too much. That's
what's the matter with you. Do as I
say and you will cure your rheuma-
ttsm. Don't let food tempt you SC
much. Just taper of your meals, and
don't eat except when you really feel
like it,
Some time passed before the two
men met again. The physician In
ouired what results followed from
needing his directions. He listened
thunderstruck to the following report:
THAT advice Of yours sounded easy.
and l didn't eat morsel for twenty
one days. No. sir: not q single particle
Of food passed my lips Every bour
that l vas awake did drink a glass
Of water. l suffered no great pangs Of
hunger. was comfortable and had
4 good time. 1t was my wife's anxiety
that made me break my fast She got
the notion that was losing weight too
fast You see. I once weighed 285
pounds. When l began the fast I
weighed 246 At the end Of twenty
one days I weighed IN even 200. Your
advice was all right."-New York Trib
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
0affodil Sunerstitjons,

Daffodils are not only poisonous and
libelous. but most unlucky flowers. es-
pecially when single specimens are
encountered. Herrick. who must Of
ten have gone through the experience
without much harm happening. de-
clareS that
When a daffodil | see
Hanging down her head to me.
Guess I may what ] must be.
First. l shall decline my head:
Secondly. J shall be dead:
Lastly. safely buried.
In Herrick's own Devon to this day II
you place u single daffodil on the Ia
bic of q farmhouse the farmer will
Jump up and exclaim. Now we shall
have no young ducks this year" The
evil spell can be broken by Increasing
the single flower to a bunch.-St.
James Gazette.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
QUEEN MARY STOOD.
A Royal Rebuks to the Ladies Who
Insisted on Smoking.

A Royal Rebuks to the Ladies Who
Insisted on Smoking.
Queen Mary does not like ladies'
smoking in her presence. and 1t Is
never done by any ladies in the en-
tourage of royalty. though there are.
as matter vi fact. two ladies attach
ed to the court who indulge tu an o.
casional cigarette, but they never do so
in the presence of her majesty. Nome
few years ago the queen showed her
dislike to the cigarette habit being In
dulged in by ladies in manner that
was not without its humorous aspect.
her majesty. then Princess Of Wales.
was the dinner guest of q well known
American hostess. who. after dinner.
sought and of course obtained the
royal assent to some of the ladies'
smoking cigarettes. the queens dislike
to this practice not then being Gener-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
Queer Mast Of tho Tontobans.

The oldest Of all birds nests Is the
one built by the tontobane. South
African songster 1t is built OF cot
ton and always upon the tree produc-
ing the material In constructing the
domicile the female works inside and
the male outside. where he builds
sentinel box for bis own special use.
He sits In the box and keeps watch or
sings nearly all the time. and when
danger comes in the form Of hawk
or a snake he warns the family. but
never enters the main nest
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
Traffic Regulations In Paris.

An iron structure with semaphore
arms has been erected IN the center Of
the SQUARE at Montmartre. where the
traffic Is very heavy at all hours Of the
day. The apparatus Is fitted with four
signal arms. and these can he seen ut
a considerable distance. Drivers Of We
hicles arriving ON the square will halt
II the signal ia against them and wait
for q white disk to be shown before
proceeding. At night red and green
lights will replace the red and white
disks Of daytime.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
Professional and Business
Directory

NIELSEN co.'s millinery STORE
First class Shampoo, Hair dressing,
Manicure, Massage and Scalp treat
ment. Puffs and Switches made from
your combings. An Expert from the
East has charge of our Hairdressing
parlOr. Phone 248.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26

There's no music In a rest" that l
know Of. but there's the making OF
music In 1t. And people are always
missing that part OF the life melody.
always talking of perseverance and
courage and fortitude. but patience u
the finest and worthiest part Of forti-
tude. and the rarest too.-Ruskin-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
When New York Sleeps.

In recent number Ut the Vienna
Neue Freie l'rpsSe Stefan Zweig gives
his impression OF New York after
''soiourn Of few days" He COM
ments on the vastnPss Of the city. its
tumuk and hurry. amid which ne has
discovered the Irresistible storm ere
ating rhythm Of the American me-
tropolis. The night life under the
glare Of the brilliant illumination has
itA fascination as much as the day
scenes. but when it Is all over and the
streets have become empty and only
the roof signs remain to attract atten-
ton then New York Is ugly. There
is nothing more ugly" be adds. than
New York asleep-New York without
DeOple."
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26

FOR sALE-1 book case, l oak desk,
2 center tables, l oak chiftonjer
l gasoline range, kitchen cabinet, 2
rockers, graphophone, with 60 rec
ords, one 9x12 brand new gguitar.
Call on or phone F. L. Moule, 615
Tenth St.
FOR sALE-Want ad space at one
cent a word for the first insertion
and half a cent a word thereafter,
when paid In advance. They do the
business. Have you tried It?
FOR sALE-One range, either hard
coal or Ignite burner. Stove is in
good condition. Also one heater.
W. F. Erlenmeyer, 423 Third St.
FOR RENT-Flats, furnished and un-
furnished. H. L. Reade.
FOR sALE-Fine team Of bay geld.
ings; harness and lumber wagon.
j. G. Hartman
FOR sALE-Nice so foot lot on
monthly payment five blocks from
business center Sidewalk and sew
er paid in full, saving buyer $50 on
special assessment! Only $3.50. F.
E. Young.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
A Oodger.

''Bibbles Is great man to try to
dodge a responsibility on techn1call-
ties"
YES H. once signed a pledge.
Then he forgot about It and called In
a handwriting expert to prove that the
signature was forgery. Washing
ton Star.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
A Good Manager.

The Wife-After all. Adolphus. this
visit isn't going 10 be 40 expensive.
With the half dozen dresses ! simply
bad to get and your clothes cleaned
and pressed we'll manage splendtdly.
-Harppr's Raz:,r.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
hOMEsTEADERS.

CAPITAL CITY HOMESTEAD, No.
300. Meets second and fourth FRI
days OF the month at |. o. .. r.
hall at 8 p. m. John. A. Larvau,
president; J. C. Whitfield, secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
LK8.

B. p. o. E. No. 1899 meet at Elks'
hall first and third Fridays OF the
month. Visiting brothers welcome.
R. L. Best, e. r.; Carl Pederson,
Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
COM n ERCIAL CLUB.

CLUB OF BISMARCK
Regular meeting Of club member.
ship the first Tuesday In each
month; regular meeting Of board OF
directors the first Friday Of each
month, at Commercial club. rooms,
Third street. Geo. A. WEIGH, presi'
dent: A. b. WEIGH, secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
|. O. OF r.

COURT BISMARCK, No. SS7. Meets
every fourth Thursday in each
month at Odd Fellows hall. john
Yegen, C. T.; r. d. Hoskins, R. s.;
I. w. Healy, r.. 8.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
G. A. r.

JAMES B. MCPHERSON POST, No.
2, Department of Nortl Dakota
Grand Army of the Republic. Meets
at their rooms in the Armory on
the second and fourth Thursdays
OF each month. John w. Millett,
comm ander. A. D. Cordner, adju'
tant
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
a. {, y. W.

BISMARCK LODGE, No. 1870. Meets
the first and third Tuesdays at
Baker Hall at o'clock. e. T..
Nyncoop, NJ. W.: Bradley c. Marks,
recorder.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
MACCAB BEES.

K. O. T. NJ. Meets every first and
third Thursday of each month at
8 o'clock p. M, at l. o. O. F. hall.
Visiting members cordially invited
D. c. Ramp, commander; EricF
Erickson, record keeper.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
1. O. O. N.

BISMARCK LODGE NO. .4.-Loyal
Order CT Moose. Regular meetings
every first and third Monday even.
ings Of each month. Charles Fish.
er, dictator; s. E. Register, secre-
tary. Visiting members welcome
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
LABOR UNIONS.

UNITED BROTHERHOOD o. CAR
penters and Joiners, No. Ills.
Meets every Thursday evening at
Kuntz's hall. All brothers cordi-
ally invited to meet with US. C..
B. French, president; John Danrot.
treasurer; w. G. Gorsuch, secretary.
Fred Anderson. financial secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
A Sucker.

Ella-He II always hanging around
Stella-Yes: ! don't believe you could
looe him II be were IN umbrella 10
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26

He IL our friend who loves mora
than adnirps uS. - Cha inning.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
re BEkAHS,

NICHOLSON LODGE, No. 40. Meets
the first and third Wednesdays In
each month in Odd Fellows hall
Rebecca VIII, N. G.; Mrs. Nellie
Evarts, 1ecretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
N, B. A..

M. B. A. Meets second and fourth
Wednesday of month at Odd Eel.
lcws hall. Grant Marsh, president;
George A. LaLone, secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
YEOME EN-.

A FRATERNAL, LIFE AND ACCl
dent insurance organization. Meets
tho fourth Tuesday in each month
In the X. P. + Ill. J. NJ. Belk.
foreman; Elsie Mcdonald, master
of accounts: Elizabeth Belk, cor
respondent.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
IA. w. A.

BISMARCK CAMP, No. 1854. M. W
A. Meets tie second and fourth
Tuesdays in each month. Luther
v a Hook, v. c.; w. F. Jones Clerk
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
PYTHlAN SISTERS.

PYTHlAN SISTERS.
LINCOLN TEMPLE, No. 9. Meets
second and fourth Thursdays each
month at X. p. hall. Mrs. c. L.
Vigness, NJ. E. c.. Mrs. Nellie Ev'
arts, NJ. of r. & C.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
I'm TIL
Room

A/SONlC.
BISMARCK LODGE, No. 5, A. F. & A
NJ. Meets first and third Mon
days in each month at Masonic
hall. A. P. Lenhart, W. M; J. A.
Graham, secretary.
TANCRED COMMANDRY NO. l. Bur
Finney, E. c.; G. W. Wolbert, Re-
corder; regular meeting first and
third Thursday Of each north.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26

TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION NO. 140.
.Ieets first Sunday in each month
at 3 p. m. Gus Syvertson. presi
dent: H. C.. Hines, secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
ST. CLEMENS COURT, ~.

ST. CLEMENS COURT, ~.
CATHOLIC ORDER OF FOREST.
ers. Meets every first Wednesday
at 8 p. m, and every fourth Sun
day at 2 p. m. All visiting mem
bers invited. F. Jaszkowiak, C..
r.; Anton Beer, R. S.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
|. O. O. F,

|. O. O. f.
CAPITAL CITY LODGE No. 2. Meets
every Thursday evening at Odd Eel
lows hall. John Yegen, N. G.; o
H. Benson, V. G.; A. H. Scharnow
ske, secretary; F. H. Stems, treas
er.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26

O. e. s.
BISMARCK CHAPTER, No. II, meets
first and third Fridays in each
month 1t Masonic hall. Mrs. Grace
French, w. M: Mrs. Gertrude Nil.
Ter, secretary
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26

WANTED-Good notes, property sc.
cured, to sell or exchange. J. s.
Knauss.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
MISCELLANEOUS,

FOR SAIE-5O.foot lot near water
and sewer, 1925. Block of "a lots,
$500. Half block, $3.50 Part time
will be given on all these If desired.
J. S. Knauss.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26

KNIGHTS OF PYTHiAS.
ST. ELMO LODGE, No. I. Meete
each Wednesday evening at X. p
hall. E. M. Thompson, c. c.: L
X Thompson, K. of R. & 8.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26

Trv Tribune Want Golumns>
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26

ton. A. c. HinCkIey,
1o-AcRE oUT-LoTS FOR SALE
have for sale few 1O-acre tracts
Z located ose mile north of the Cap
itol building. Price, 500 per acre.
Ten years ame will be given on all
of the principle, low interest.
BUY 10 ACRES and make you
fine home, where you can have the
advantages of our city and avoid
the high tax you would have to pay
within the city limits.
s HARRIS
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26

FOR SALE-Good bottom hay, $1,000
q ton A. C.. Hinckley.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26

FOR SALE-New six-room modern
cottage; half cash. Address Box
S11 citv
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26
FOR sALE--HoUSEs.

FOR SALE OR RENT-A four-room
cottage with water. Inquire of G.
T. keenan,.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26

FOR SAlE-A modern 10r0om house
and barn. Buy OF the owner and
save commission. Inquire at 72O
0nd ST
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-26

FOR SALE-A house on Main St. In
quire at All Second st. H. Amber
son.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-07-06
A Conscientious Admiral.

During the Boxer rebellion in China
Che warships of eight allied nations,
England, France, Germany, Italy, Aus
tria, Russia, Japan and the United
States, were lying at the mouth OF the
Pei-Ho river, leading to Picking. On
the banks of the river. and guarding
its entrance, were the Taku forts.
garrisoned by Chinese soldiers. At a
critical iuncture of the rebellion seven
of the admirals united In a demand
for the evacuation or surrender of the
forts, the demand being accompanied
by a threat to fire on them unless it
was Immediately complied with. But
Rear Admiral Kempff, command OF
the American squadron, refused to
join in the demand, IN the ground
that he was not authorized to initiate
any act of war with a nation with
which his country was at peace. His
instructions, he claimed, did not per-
nit him to commit an overt act OF
war. The other commanders argued
and insisted, but he steadtastly re-
fused. 1t is a part of an admira1's
business to fight, and it was no doubt
a great temptation to join In the bonn
bardment. Had he yielded, he prob
ably would have been sustained by
public opinion at home. But he had
the moral courage to stand by his con-
ception of his duty under his instruc-
TONS.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-07-06
CONTINUED Next week.)
Trouble Proof.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
"All this talk about the democrats
having trouble reminds me Of a story
said Assenblyman Alfred E. Smith,
leader Of the lower house of the New
York legislature. "a a was standing
in a railway station with a small boy,
whom he was apparently Furnishing Sc
verely. The boy was crying. and to
the onlookers it appeared that he was
being abused. Finally a policeman went
up to the man and said:
"Tf you don't stop abusing that boy
I'll make trouble for you
"The man looked the policeman over
and delivered himself thus:
"Say, old pal, let me tell you ONE
thing. This boys mother Gied two
weeks ago. Two children died a few
days later. The remaining six children
are down with the measles now. stay
ing with friends. because our house
burned down the day after my wife
passed away. The insurance policy had
expired the day before. The 5000 we
a saved up was burned up, and to
top off all that a brother here in AL
bany was killed by a street car. The
n%eighbors raised money to send me
here, and I brought the boy along. We
haven't eaten anything In "a hours and
haven't g cen / had a return ticket to
Rochester, where we live, and this kid
got it out of my pocket and ate it.
Now, If you can make trouble for me,
go ahead"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-07-06
TIE LOVERS STORY.

rr.Inl es- -
/ paused as soon as we reached the
were evidently in the fashionable quar-
ter of the town. The street was wide
well kept and shaded by stately elma
The houses which stretched away on
either a had that sp~aciousness, that
air Of dignity and quiet, which be-
speaks wealth and leisure. Here was
no gaudy architecture, no flamboyant
flourish Of the newly rich; rather thu
evidence OF families long settled in
their present surroundings and LONG
accustomed to the luxuries of a Gull
tured and generous existence.
But 1t was to the house directly be-
fore us hat I gave tho closest scrutiny,
1t was a large one, two-storied, with
a wide veranda running across the en-
tire frsnt. 1t stood well back from the
street, n was sheltered on each side
seemed to be very extensive and were
beautifully kept. Along the pavementa
a curious crowd was lettering, kept Id
motion by a policeman. but staring
al the house as though they expected
to e the solution of the mystery
in its inexpensive front.
Mr.. Royce nodded to the officer and
we passed through the gate. AS W.
went up the walk, I noticed that the
blinds We're closely drawn, as though
1t were a house of mourning-and, In.
deed. dead hopes enough lay there.
A maid admitted US, and when my
companion inquired for Mr.. Curtiss
led h way silently along the hall
In the dim light. I could see the decora.
lions of palms and wreaths Of smilax
relieved here and there by a mass OF
gorgeous bloom and through a doc,
to the right I caught a glimpse Of
many tables set ready for the luncheon
which was never To hA .Nnfap- TInra
was something ghostly about the del
serted rooms-something chilling in
the thought of this arrested gaicty
these hopes for happiness SO rudelJ
shattered. 1t recalled that vision which
had SO astonished poor Pip-the yisIt 2
of Miss Havisham decked in her yell
low wedding finery. sitting at her g1ld-
ed dressing table in the darkened room,
with the bride cake cobwebbed and
mouldy, and the chairs set ready fol
the guests who were never to arrive
Only here, I reflected, the clocks should
be stopped at noon, not at 20 minutes
to 9.
We turned into a room which + saw
to be the library and a man sprang up
as we entered.
"Royce!" he cried. and there was In
his tone such an agony Of entreaty
that L knew instantly who he was.
mo; no news, Burr" said our Junior.
But here's Mr.. Lester, and If any one
can suggest a solution Of this mystery,
I'm sure he can. Lester, this is Burr
Curtiss."
AS I shook hands with him I told
myself hat Mr.. Royce's description
had been well within the truth. I could
join with him in saying that I had
never seen a handsomer man or a more
attractive one though in his eyes, az
I met them, misery n anxiety were
only too apparent.
ut was very kind of you to come,
Mr.. Lester" he said.
Not at all" l protested. II only
hope I can be Of some SERVICE"
Royce a told you
"Oniy the bare facts" I said. "rd
like to lave all the details Of the story,
II you'll be SO kind as to give me
them"
Certainly" he assented instantly, as
we sat down. That's VIA / wish to
dol know how important details are