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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-30

emily vanlshes, Is impressive beyond
belief, and the voice that seems 70
see--and does--through bit OF
black cause in the door. is valuable
In getting the mind In properly re4
ceptive state. The hands on the
cushion tell me when guess right
or wrong. -.
al believe that | am doing real
good to my sisters. butFof course your
world does not realize that. To them
| am charletan like all the rest,
and It Is best that. now that have
done what | sought to do. ] should
disappear from your little circle. 1t
is enough that | have been able TO
serve you."
Before she could realize ali that he
had said. Rodney was gone. and Au-
drey was left alone For more than
an hour she sat and pondered the
strange revelation.
She could not believe that she lad
come to love a man VINO was merely
fortune teller, nc matter what his
claims to birth and blood She re-
called the scene In the rooms while
she waited to gain admittance. and
then she thought OF the feeling OF re-
lief with which she had left the
place.
Finally she smiled softly to herself
as she rose and placed the papeSJ in
the safe In the library
Within aeweelS her affairs were no
longer In a tangled state. Goiding
/ had asked to be relieve from Ms
| trusteeship and bonded company
\ had taken charge or her AFFAIRS, sFor
/ a second time. Audrey was sitting
/ la. ha Il. 81 ...t.
Mystic voice commanded that the
fee be placed into the ray. "a
Bravely she turned In the tirec-
tlon OF the door in which She now
knew was concealed the gau1e
through which Rodney studied his
visitors. f
"1'li not put the fee on the tray !"
she declared. raising her veil f"1t
will not sink in the quicksilver, Cecil,
for II Is heart lightened Of It's
burdens, and II you want II you'll
have to come out and-and get IT,"
She said no more. for the door was
flung open. and she was In his arms.
~ think 1t is going to be very
nice to marry Mystic she de-
clared. II would have told you so
that night If you hadn't run away.
guess you cant foretell the future
yourself. Cecil. or you would have
foreseen that my love was greater
than my regard for what the world
might think. AS long as | think
that fortune telling is. all right
IL have gone cut of business" he
declared, checking her speech with
kiss 81 told you that had busi-
ness with Goldlng myself. had In.
vested my profits with him, and be
held the proceeds back. l. got II
when got your own. ! won't need
to practice the mystic art any more
II think I'm rather sorry" q de-
clared Audrey smilingly. II think
that being a Mystic is a highly use
full occupation. Think what my Walt
brought to me-"
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sr 49, I
"A AFAlLURE

Some went further and voted the
whole scheme bold and unladylike. "
But the Gazette, In making the
announcement, declared that the
dance would doubtless be one of the
most novel and delightful germans
ever given In Christiansburg."
This prediction was fulfilled There
was only one flaw in the sapphire
The sudden arrival in town OF Jack
Fillmore, primed to renew his wooing
of Dolly Nelson. When he found that
Dolly was 70 take an old gridiron rival
TO the dance his rosy anticipations
vanished in gale OF .chagrin.
He protested vehemently, but II
was breath wasted. Dolly had asked
the other man, he had instantly ac-
cepted and of course would go with
her TO the german. abt.pD ry..4
Still grumbling over the card Fate
had dealt him, Jack stood on the
drug store corner. al, 8 o clock. There
he heard the haunting strains OF a
waltz issuing from the hotel up the
street, and endured the mental pain
of picturing Dolly floating about the
ballroom gazing into the eyes OF an
OAntl mail w HtH bOIilt vi TIC
younger set bumped into him his
thoughts found forceful utterance.
whats this burg coming to, any
way?" he blurted, not pausing for re-
ply. This bachelor girl business is
the most absurd combination / ever
heard of. Are you fellows going to
stand around and see Dorothy Van
Lear treat you like a lot OF kinder
garten recruits? Why don't you run
the dances yourselves?"
Jack, we've tried, honestly we
have, but we can't do a blessed
thing" spoke up a sophomore. "She
rented the ballroom right under our
noses, and she's got a lot OF these
town people with her You do some
thing, we'd like to see YOU"
"By George. / will" he stamped
"I'll take one shot at tie combina'
tion--just keep your eyes peeled ant
see II don't"
But the crowd smiled at his blus
ter and left him still fuming.
One day the Gazette omitted III
usual Mayors court items TO give ade
quate space to the ball. Not a name
was left out, and the younger set haG
TO swallcw the whole bitter story
Supplementing injury with insult, a
the bottom was the announcement
that Miss Mary Lawson, the secre
tary OF the club. would entertain a
cards the following week.
The number OF tables and guest
was reckoned to certainty, and a
8 O'Clock on the eventful evening
they .ingled bell--the signal 70
playing TO begin. One chair was va
cant-Dolly Nelson had not arrived
20, Dolly's always late" poute'
Dorothy. She thinks It's fashiona
ble."
AS II in answer to this complain
} the telephone rang.
There she Is now" Dorothy added
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He carried away the very corner
stone OF the organization, for with
out the masterful presence OF their
intrepid leader the others were help
less.
At first Dorothy's comrads were
bitterly. and openly accused her of
hypocrysiy and high treason. hut
Dorothy faced the battery of accus-
Ing glances boldly and even Joyful
ly.
1--WE been on the square with YOU.
girls. truly | have" she said with
some show OF her old, defiant spirit.
"But love Bob, and I'm going to
ma-ry him and don't care who
knows IT," aia.g,
Then after the first shock of sur,
prise hao worn off, all the bachelors
sweetly forgeye her. Already II had
occurred to Dorothy that her hopes
OF revenge on Dolly had been realized.
But now came the realization that
shesdid not want vengeance. and rshe
felt ashamed OF having bore such a
grudge against her chum. To, easa
her conscience, she penned Dolly the
sweetest hote she could compose. =
But still another surprise await.
ed her. When she left Christians
burg all the younger set girls came
down to the station to see her 20.
They smiled radiantly when she gazed
at them In frank astonishment.
Girls, can hardly look you iaI
the face" she cried happily I'VE
bachelors made distressingly poor
fight. My little club has been fall
nie-a perfectly frightful failure.
But ! don't care now, girls"
Failure, indeed!" cried thai
younger set. letting fly the rice.
with two weddings In two months.
it's been the biggest success on rec
ord, Dorothy. We're going TO orr
ganize ourselves some day!"1
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mixture OF diffidence and confidence.
your eyes seemed to be seeking aid,
Miss Hayden. May | not answer
their call?"
Audrey almost screamed in her
surprise. She had expected to meet
someone who should make himself
known and yet her inherent disbe-
lief In fortune tellers would not per-
NIT her full confidence In her half
formed hope. Now his first remark
established Rodney as the help 81
rius had promised.
Cecil Rodney had a face and man
ner that inspired confidence and al
most before she realized II they were
sitting In nook in the conservatory
and she was telling him OF her fears
Her brother had been led into
speculation by the trustee OF the
fund created by her mothers estate.
He had been encouraged to overdraw
against his share OF the trust, and
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{SE9}&8E 2ES{3&@rs'

of individual experience and prestige,
the cooperation OF the young ma
irons of the town, and the columns OF
the Christiansburg Gazette open TO
chronicle its social achievements.
Dorothy made the first advance by
giving whist party, TO which not
one OF the younger set received q
card. From every point the event
was a success. The prizes were the
handsomest ever won In Christians
burg, The Gazette description filled
half column.
Envy stalked through the ranks of
the younger set, goading to retalia-
tion. The time was opportune and
preparations Were made for the
blow.
In ten days the great football
game of the season would be played.
1t would bring score of "old men,
back to town and a promising band
OF rooters with the rival eleven. The
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Audrey was content to leave mat
ters entirely in Rodneys hands, and
Paul stormed I'm vain at the delay.
She was firm in her refusal to'marry,
and in spite OF threats Golding did
not push the prosecution.
Nearly three months elapsed be-
fore Rodney called one night and laid
before her a sealed envelope.
II have here the papers your
brother signed" he said In an oddly
dead voice. 81 have succeeded IN
running the fox to cover Tomorrow
he Will ask the court to relieve him
OF the position of,trustee and you can
have appointed anyone whom you
desire. Golding has returned to the
trust the money he encouraged your
brother to take, as well as the larger
sums that figured in his own specu-
lations. You were fortunate In that
his speculations turned out better
than your brothers and he is able
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ginning to snap dangerously.
Just now; the boys got together
half an hour ago and planned It,"
Then there's still a chance for a
slip. Dolly, dear. Did you drive
DOWN."
Eyes; the traps outside. What are
you going to do?"
81 don't know-yet," Dorothy
snapped. Drive to the hotel as quick.
ly as you can"
Dolly touched her pony with the
whip and did not draw rein until she
reached the entrance OF the towns
sprawling hostelry. Dorothy hurried
inside. The manager met her in the
lobby.
Mr.. Renner, has the dining room
been engaged for the night OF the
2Oth?" she asked in breath.
The reply brought a sigh of salts.
faction from Dorothy's lips.
"No, Miss Van Lear, It has not
Would you like TO rent it,"
"Yes. | would, and | would like you
to furnish an orchestra of five pieces
What Is your best price?"
The manager hesitated a moment
catching the appeal from dark, spark,
ling eyes.
Miss Van Lear, I'll let you have II
and give you first-class music fol
$25."
Thank YOU" she beamed. Heres
$40 to seal the bargain"
But the hotel man, seemingly of.
Tended, waved the proffered note
aside.
mo need of that" he added
"When say you can have the room
1t means that you'll get 1t, no matter
who else wants It,"
Again Dorothy smiled her apprecla
tion. Then she hurried out to tel
Dolly OF her success and summon tn,
bachelors together. While they wer,
gathering a cohort OF students bus
| tied into the hotel.
1--WE want to have a dance here ol
the night of the 2Oth," they an
nounced.
Very sorry. young gentlemen,
came the chilling reply. but the d.n
ing room has just been engaged TO
that night"
"Engaged?" gasped the spokesman
yes" said Mr.. Renner with
wicked smile, "by Miss Van Lear"
The sails OF the younger set col
lapsed, and for fortnight RENAME
blanketed. But curiosity partly net
tralized bitter disappointment. Wha
was Dorothy Van Lear going to
with the big dining room?
This question was answered. almol
as soon as dozen tongues asked 1
The Bachelor Girls club announce
leap year dance for the goth. Fac
was to invite the man she wante
without blush or apology ana requei
dances OF him.
ITS positively frlghtfuli- depr'
Gated the girls OF the younger Sc
"lt's simply going to spoil the men |
death. that's what It's goingl to do.
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would only suggest that prison was
the best place for Paul.
When she had done she was sur
prised at her frankness In telling
an almost perfect stranger, even
though he did come recommended by
the Mystic, but she also felt sense
OF relief in telling her troubles and
comfort in the genuine concern that
showed itself on Rodney's face.
you see | was right In my deduc-
tlons." he declared trlumphantly. 81
seldom am wrong, and In spite of the
unconventionality OF the action | felt
impeled to speait to YOU"
81 am glad that you did so." she
murmured. ''I''a at least have some
one to advise with" fN afV
II knew aboutithis chap Golding, =
said Rodney with curious set
to the firm, square jaw. 81 also
have an account with him that Is
sadly in need Of settlement, Miss
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boys of the younger set met and took
action.
Dolly Nelson was the first bachelor
to learn the news No sooner did 1t
reach her ears than she ordered her
pony hitched 10 the trap. Then she
drove down to see Doroty
What do you think" she cried,
bursting in on the startled president,
who was humming an air at the pi-
ano. The younger sets going 10
give a german on the goth, and you
know not single one OF us will be
invited. o, it's simply dreadful
Dorothy, for a bunch OF the old boys
will be back then. What are we
to do?"
They'll give It at the hotel.
suppose?" questioned Dorothy, think
ing hard.
"of course, there's no other place
since the skating rink has been torn
up"
when did you find this out p
pressed Dorothy. her dark eyes be-
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thoughts the inyisitie voice spoke
Again
J mo Que Is ncar thee save the
spi.is OF tho Mystic. Place tho moHey
IN natal on tho silver salyer, hut
touuh Il not when once IL leaves thy
hand"
: On The caken table stood an urn
sha2sd tray. the ;op of which was a
plato Of FURNISHED silver. Audrey
tosved the coin upon the dish, and
was surprised to see 1t disappear.
"Be patient and walt" command
Cd tho voice. and Audrey was only
too glad to sink into one of the com
Portable looking chairs, though she
half expected that presently 1t would
ny through the air and carry her In
to the presence OF the Mystic.
Ever since she had been admitted
into the outer waiting room by the
turhaned mute, she had been In
whirl OF surprise. The most surpris-
ing thing of all to her was the fact
that She Audrey Hayden, should find
herself in tho reception room OF a
fortune teller.
Only the extremity Of her need had
induced her. as last resort to visit
Sirius the Seer who. according to his
Advertisements, gave advice with the
aid OF the genii controlled by the
famous seal of Solomon. which gave
him power over all the spirits OF
air
7. She had been lnlf-amused by the
tawdry claptrap OF the outer room
with its cheap astronomical charts
and tinseled hangings. The inner
room seemed more mysterious with
its dim light and It's faint yet pene-
trating perfume which suggested the
Orient.
The hangings. too. were of better
sort. Here appeared the signs of
the Cabala. the interlaced triangles.
the significant numbers and the rest
OF the insignia that had served other
mystics thousands OF years before.
But most impressive of all was the
sense OF being watched; the feeling
that sharp eyes were upon her from
somwhere, a penetrating gaze from
which she could not escape, shift her
position as she might She was glad
when at last a masked door swung
open and voice bade her enter.
She passed on to a tiny little room
that seemed scarcely large enough
ITO contain two chairs and the table
that stood between. on the latter
lay a cushion OF rich crimson velvet,
and in response to the command of
( the bearded figure she removed her
gloves and laid her bare hands upon
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Dorothy found herself trembling on
the brink OF the abyss. Uncertainty
as she looked into the serious eyes OF
the only man she had never been
quite able TO master.
But sudden thought OF the club was
the bowlder that kept her from top
pling over the edge. Sne slowly
shook her head.
Bob, like you but can't" she
pleaded.
AS she watched the look of appeal
fade from Bob's eyes she trembled
Instantly he released her. a.
"Then | suppose that ends II, Tor
othy," he said quietly. you are not
like other girls. When you say nc
you generally mean It. Buf maybe
there is a girl in Chicago who will b.
more inclined to say yes."i ,ntl z
what Is her name. Bob; do you
mind telling me?" tN l1f
He smiled indulgently, quick tc
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catch the hurt look that flashed over
her face.
why, have you forgotten Dolly's
sister? Surely you know her hus-
band died In Chicago year ago? Dol
ly's frank enough to say that she's
set on a match between us"
80 you still love her. Bob?''
mused Dorothy "And Dolly is set on
the match? It seems to be nothing
more than toss-up between her ard
me, heads yoit get her, tails you take
me. Bob. never would have thought
II OF YOU"
Tears she could not check glim-
mered under her long lashes. His mo-
ment had come and Wallace took a
step forward and placed his hands on
her shoulders. As the girl raised her
eyes to his\he spoke.
you're Arongs dear; all wrong. |
don't want her; want you, and you
muat-you must"
Bob Wallace put an abrupt end TO
the career Of the Bachelor Girls club.
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hind can NJ. 30 Sn fer ever. IN the
course of ms,ltdl evolution they out
grow college -.toys. Younger and
: more enthusiastic iebutantes follow
rapidly IT, ,he paths they have trod
and usurp ttlir places in the grand
stand apc ICE rallroorn. .[g
But i;.1asiouE Dorothy Van Lear
declined 70 accept things as she found
? them at ths opening OF Christians
burg college that fall. She and Boz
.iaNallaee, a graduate OF two seasons
back, had quarreled, and Bob had
gone off 10 Chicago, which was a
thousand miles away. After him al
the new students We're to Dorothy
hopeessly juvenile.
Jack Fillmore one of Bob's class
mates, had also departed, leaving
Dorothy's chum, Dolly Nelson, with
memories tender enough, but not
with a sparkling solitaire. So Doro-
thy, Dolly and eight other girls who
would not don college widows weeds
formed the club and elected Dorothy
president Each warmly declared her
loyalty to the organization.
tits going to be splendid. simply
splendid" exclaimed Dorothy en-
couragingly to the fair insurgents,
There is not an unpopular girl
among us, and so we can call our
selves bachelors with impunity, The
fact that most Of the men In our set
are not here should not cause regret.
II gives us a chance to show that we
can make this season a success from
Thanksgiving till Lent,
This younger crowd will soon find
out that we are the leaders. II we'll
Just stick together, girls, Wen be the
3. ENVY of Christlansburg in less than a
! month"
This declaration was telling
thrust at the younger set that had
worn glowing smiles since the open
ing Of college. A tremor ran through
its ranks as the news OF the new
clubs organization was flashed from
tongue to tongue.
It's members feared the bold re.
sourcefulness OF Dorothy Van Lear
and stood In awe OF the beauty and
cleyerness of Dolly Nelson. Still, the
gauntlet had been tossed at them anC
there was nothing TO do but take 4
up.
Dominated by Dorothy. who Offered
her handsomely furnished home as {
citadel OF defense, the club began III
career auspiciously. II had wealth
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looking young man whose pleasant
gray eyes smiled out upon the world
from under thick brows that matched
the curly BROWNIES of his hair. Even
before they were introduced the eyes
seemed to greet and hold her own
glance and though she tried to ac-
knowledge the introduction to Cecil
Rodney she felt that she cut but a
poor figure.
"Mr. Rodney asked to meet you
and | know that you would be glad to
take pity on an almost totally friend
less youug man." Mrs. Borroman had
said rs shc left them, and this gave
Rodney his cue rs he sank down be-
side her.
81 have been watching you all the
evening"" he confessed with an odd
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-30
HIS FORTUNE

Hayden. Shall we make common
cause?"
"If you only would" cried the girl
impulsively stretching forth her
hand and for moment the fluttering
fingers lay in his own strong grasp as
they 'shook hands on It,"
In the weeks that folloked the two
saw much OF each other. Rodney
was alert and resourceful, and his
quiet confidence In himself brought
a sense of security to the sadly har-
rassed girl.
In some manner Goldlng seemed to
scent trouble, and he lessened his at
tentions, though Paul was still per-
sistent in his plea that his sister
marry Colding and save him from
disgrace.
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when this, too. had disappeared into
the nav OF Wall street, he had been
led to forge her name to papers
whereby more money might be OBJ
tained.
Now the trustee whom she detest-
ed, threatened ,criminal prosecution
unless she promised to marry him.
Her brother was pleading with her
to keep him from prison and though
her soul revolteE at the thought She
could see no other solution Of the
problem.
To the friends OF her own set she
would not appeal, since to do so
would be, to publish the story OF her
brothers transgression. and already
he had been aided so often that those
who might be expected to assist her
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The nput It oas.o

My friend, have you heard of thu
town OF Yawn,
On the banks of the River Slow,
Where blooms the Waitawhile flower
fair, rptIif,tA s-+n
the dir, "
And the soft Goeasys grown a..
1t Hes In the valley OF Whststheuss.
In the province OF Letitslids,
That tired feeling Is native there---s
It's the name OF the listless Idont-
care, <tf ~. !.
Where the Putitoffs abide. ~.
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Great Indeed.

81 wonld like to ask you one more
question:" said the youth.
Let II come" rejoined the home-
grown philosopher.
when" queried the youth.
would s,, you gay that Q man. has
When he reserves his own opin-
lon OF himself" answered the b. g.p
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-30
BY WALTER GREGORY.

HO comes to consult
the Mystic?"
Audrey started
as the voice rang
.o through the SEEM
ingly empty room;
D empty save for her
own presence. She
glanced about un-
easily hut che could
sss 90 one. anI, ss
tlough reading her
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-30
BY ELSIE ENDIcoTT.

u formation OF the
bachelor Girls club
Ia cur town was the
La .l.ral result of con-
Gition. that from
seasou 10 season i'm
pose themselves on
every Village con-
.alnirH 4 college.
Freshmen come and
graduates so, but the
.,rl, who are lef. he
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-10-05
Cn1Sc of the Defeat.

The means used to defeat reel
procity over in Canada reveals the
facts that campaign lies Of a iilmsy
character often plays an important
part in deciding important questions.
II is questionable whether the merits
or dement's of the reciprocity agree
ment did or did not cut much OF a
figure in the recent Canadian cleo
tions. That the question itself did is
evident for it was used with marvel
ous effect as an annexation bogey.
Thousands of former liberal voters,
especially in Ontario, voted conserva-
tive because of the fear that reciproc-
ity must lead to annexation.
That fear, though groundless, was
not unnatural as weak nation is
usually suspicious and nervous as to
the intentions of a stronger nation
living contiguous to it. Another
potent cause that led to the down.
fall OF the Laurier government in
Quebec under the lead of Bour-
assa and Monk. This anti-Brit-
ish and anti-navy crusade played hav-