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FOR LITTLE FOLK JUST BEFORE BEDTIME
The Sandman S Stories
JACK RABBIT GETS WELL.

, apply" said the rabbit well. / will
see how well / can do it, and. say
ing good-by to the fox, Jack Rabbit
started for home.
An the way home he did not see .
thing which furnished any sort of an
application of the wisdom that the
fox had told him. but the next morn
Ing he was awakened by the sound
of voices outside his burrow, and.
peeking out of the hole he saw q
small boy holding in his hand a cap
which was worn and frayed, and he
was saying to himself: II won't
wear that old cap any longer. My
father has got to buy me a new one,
am going to throw this one away"
and, drawing back his arm, he flung
IL as far as he could toward some
bushes, where IL landed in hollow
OF the ground, well covered by q
thickly leafed branch of a small tree.
What an unhappy boy" said the
rabbit, and all because he is dis
cofitented with what may be the best
that his father can afford"
A few hours after Jack Rabbit
the cap lay and take look at it. and
just as he got near to the cap he
thought he saw something in 1t move,
and, going little closer, he saw II
was a bird.
What are you doing here?" said Jack
Rabbit as soon as he recovered from his
"Why 1 have found the finest nest
in all the wood" said the bird. Il had
hunted for days and days for bits Of
string and cloth with which to build
my nest and then this morning, right
here under this tree found a nest all
built for me. Every bird that has seen
il envies me and I shall have the best
home for my children of any bird in ali
these parts. ] cannot understand how
anyone who owned SO fine a cap as
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tired, and perhaps a bite of something
to eat will refresh you a little" The
fox was thinking of the meal OF green
vegetables which the rabbit had set out
offer the rabbit nothing to eat except
the meat of fat turkey, which had
Deen missing for some days from a
nelghboring roost.
But" said the fox to himself. that
would be an unkind thing to do to
the rabbit since he has been i'll, and
| suppose he forgot the other day that
foxes do not eat green vegetables
So instead Of the turkey he brought
out some green pea pods which he
had gathered the day before, and the
rabbit thought he had never tasted
anything more delicious.
They are the finest l ever ate," he
said to the fox as he finished the last
of them. "and IL was exceedingly kind
of you to be so thoughtful"
They sat and gossiped the news of
the wood for an hour or SO before
Jack Rabbit, rising, said: well,
think that ii is about time l was
going. for the walk home is a pretty
long one and ! have to go rather
slowly. 1 shall have plenty of time
to think over whatever bit of wisdom
you have to give me on my way
home, although ] may not be so for
tunate as to see any application of
the lesson"
q would not overdo." said the fox,
and you had perhaps better take
two or three days to apply the les
son / am about to tell you. There are
a great many men and a great many
animals who are never happy, and,
for the most part, they are themselves
the lesson that contentment with
what We have is the greatest source
of happiness"
That, then, is the lesson I am to
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COFFEE HEART
Very Plain In Some People.

A great many people go on suffering
from annoying ailments for a long tirne
before they can get their own consent
to give up the indulgence from which
their trouble arises.
A gentleman in Brooklyn describes
his experience, as follows:
II became satisfied some months aga
that ! owed the palpitation Of the heart
from which / suffered almost daily, to
the use of coffee, Il had been a coffee
drinker fer 80 years. but l found It very
hard to give up the beverage.
"One day ! ran across a very sensible
and straightforward presentation Of the
claims of Postum, and was so impress
ed thereby that 1 concluded to give it
a trial.
My experience with it was unsatis-
factory till l learned how it ought to
be prepared-by thorough boiling for
not less than 15 or 20 minutes. After I
learned that lesson there was no trouble
Postum proved to be most palatable
and satisfactory hot beverage. and I
THE effect on my health has been
most salutary. The heart palpitation
from which / used to suffer so much,
particularly after breakfast, has disap-
peared and ] never have return of 1t
except when l dine or lunch away from
home and drink the old kind of coffee
because Postum is not served I find
that Postum cheers and invigorates
while il produces no harmful stimula-
ton" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Ten days trial proves an eye opener
to many.
Read the little book, THE Road -
Wellville," in pkgs There's Reason"
Ever read the above ietter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
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THE TIMES DAILY SERIAL STORY
Milady of the Mercenaries
By LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE
Copyright The Frank A. Munsey Company

James Curtice, newspaper man, and
Daniel Hsigh, club man, find themselves
prisoners on board a filibustering steamer
bound for Anahuac, where General La-s
zard, a mysterious Mr.. Arthur, and his
henchmen expect to stir up a revolution
against Barry Ney Malone, President of
the republic. on board the same steamer
are held as prisoners Captain Hendry.
of the Miranda j., Mate Tompkins having
Joined the rebels in deposing the captain;
and Norah Malone. daughter Of the wild
owed President OF the republic, who is
in love with Haigh, who was seriously
wounded in the fight that resulted in the
imprisoning Of the men in the lazaret.
While the mysterious Mr.. Arthur Is
nursing Haigh. the reader learns that
she" is a woman. She decides to Bban-
don the party when 1t touches Gulf shores
for arms. and proceed to Anahuac TO try
her feminine wiles on President Malone
1.azard and Curtice being sworn enemies
she decides to give Curtice a revolver TO
defend himself against the treacherous
South American. When she does SO, she
tells Curtice that NoTah Malone IL IN
love with her. as Mr. Arthur, of course,
and Curtice demands an apology OF
vEhI
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CHAPTER XVI (Continued).

"N Mr.. Arthur's eyes met
Jimmy's unf1inchingly.
Not even for that?'
The Young mans arm swung swiftly,
oed his open palm slapped upon Mr.
Arthur's mouth with a crack like pis-
e shot.
There was an instant's silence, during
which Norah's stateroom door opened
softly and the girl glided into the cabin.
unobserved by either. Then Tompkins
sailed down the compa nionway:
DO you want me, Arthur"
mo. keep out! I'll attend to this af-
fair myself" Mr.. Arthur's voice was
unsteady; her breast rose and fell con-
Vulsively, and the hard, gray eyes
blazed. Mrs. Lorrimer was very near
10 betraying her sex. You'll pay for
that!' she cried intensely.
AT your service, SIR Curtice re-
turned
With a quick movement she sprang
backward, drawing her revolver. Jim
my jumped for her; his weapon still lay
upon the table, and there was no time
10 get 1t. His only hope was to reach
this fellow before
But Norah slipped in between the two.
She placed a hand upon Jimmy's chest,
checking his rush, and turned implor-
tngly to Mrs. Lorrimer.
No. senor!" she begged. Not that,
not that"
Curtice tried to evade her.
NO" she repeated in an obstinate
monotone. No, senor-not that"
The woman paused; her gaze went du-
biously from the man to the girl. Then,
with gesture as of final renunciation,
she lowered the weapon
II lied, senor," she said rapidly.
''Senorita, 1 have an apology 10 offer
you. ! wronged you Intentionally; | am
sorry" Humility became her i'll; in
moment her mood changed again. ''As
for you, SIR she thundered furiously,
get back TO your hole. Well settle our
affair at another time!''
AT your convenience. Senorita Ma
lone. your humble servant"
Jimmy turned and Stalked stiffly away.
But Mrs. Lorrimer gave him pause.
You forget something, senor," said
this remarkable woman.
"Pardon-my coat" He resumed the
garment
No senor-the gun"
DO you mean that" he cried in gen.
uine amazement.
Most aSSuredly."
The magnificent magnanimity of the
woman bewildered him; Mr.. Arthur dis
played Inconsistencies which seemed al
most feminine.
You are a man." he cried at last. ad-
miringly.
Il begin to believe that myself" re-
piled Mr.. Arthur grimly.
II withdraw my words, sir, and l re-
Eret the blow
Indeed? Believe me, senior. you will
regret it to your dying day. Go, now
CO.,
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General Greedy and Wife
Entertain at Dinner.

Maj. Gen. and Mrs. A. w Greedy, U.
s. A, entertained at dinner last night
in honor of Sir John and Lady Murray.
=
Mrs. Richard Townsend was hostess
at an informal dinner last night.
The Minister of Switzerland and Nine
Ritter will entertain at dinner tonight
at the legation.
The Chairman of the Interstate Com
merce Commission and Mrs. McChord
and Mrs. William +. Dennis enter
tained informally at dinner last night.
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Mr.. and Mrs. william ]. Boardman
apending the winter in the South. prin-
cipally in Georgia
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Mrs. A. Burnstein has as her guest
Miss Florence Rothschild. of New York
Mrs. II. saks. of New York is visiting
Mrs. Aaron jackson, of this city.
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Miss Helen Berkman. of Seattle,
Wash, who has been the guest of Miss
Gussie Hanlein, has returned to New
York. where she is attending the Benja-
min Dean School.
Mrs. Morton Luchs entertained at
terday Her guests were Mrs Edgar
kaufman, Mrs. Wallace Luchs, Mrs.
Harold Levi, Mrs. A. c. Mayer, Mrs.
Goldsmith Sigmund. Mrs. Julian Bry-
lawski, and Mrs. Ernest Damman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larrie Goldberg, who
were recently married in New York, are
spending their honeymoon in Washing
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Giles Heilprin have re-
turned to their home in this city. after
spending the past few weeks in Atlantic
City.
Miss Gladys Block and Miss Evelyn
Sampler. who have been visiting in
Scranton and Rochester, have returned
to the city.
Jerome Fischel, who has been visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Fischel,
has resumed his studies at Lafayette
College, Easton, Pa.
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Miss Tozier Is Hostess
AT Musical Tea Today

Miss Ethel Tozier is entertaining at a
musical tea this afternoon at 3 o'closk
at her residence on Kilbourne place, to
present Miss IneZ Demonet, Miss Mabel
Sinclair, and Miss Ruth Fenton.
Mrs. George Demonet, soprano. will
assist, and Mrs. G. w. Tozier, mother
of the hostess. will preside at the tea
table.
A wedding of great interest TO Wash
inGton. which will take place in New
port, Monday afternoon, April "a, is
that of Miss Marjorie Hobbs, daughter
of Pay Director and Mrs. /. Goodwin
Hobbs. L. S. N, and Ezra Gould, of
this city.
The ceremony will be solemnized at
o'clock by the Rev. George r. Hazard,
of Manchester. N. H., uncle of the
bride, assisted by the Rev. William L..
Essex. of Newport. Paymaster Frank
lin P. Williams. u. S. N, of the Wash
imgton Navy Yard, will act as best man
for Mr.. Gould. and there will be two
ushers, Paymaster r. w. Schumann,
L. s. N, of the Washington Navy
Yard, and Goodwin Hobbs, brother of
the bride
After a wedding trip abroad Mr.. Gould
and his bride will reside in Washington.
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Hot Salmon.

Set a can of salmon in a saucepan
cf boiling water over the fire and
let simmer fifteen to twenty minutes
Open can close to the edge, and after
draining off liquid turn the fish on to
the center of serving dish. Surround
with potatoes cut in lengthwise quar-
tcrs or balls, cooked tender and drain
ed. Garnish with quarters OF hard
boiled egg. Serve with egg sauce. in
a sauceboat, rather than covered with
Ii.
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Miss Louise CromWell's Engagement
To w. B. Brooks Jr, to Be Announced
Wedding Of January Debu.
tante Expected to Be
In June.

Mrs. Oliyer Cromwell will announce to.
morl low the engagement Of her daugh.
ter, Miss Louise Cromwell, TO Walter
B. Brooks, jr., of Baltimore. No def
mite date has been set for the wedding,
but it is understood that it will take
place early in June.
This engagement is a particularly in
teresting one in the usual spring crop
of engagements announced toward
Easter time. Miss Cromwell, who made
her debut in January at quite the most
brilliant cotillon and ball of the year.
sisen by her mother at Rauscher's. has
been an acknowledged leader in the
younger set OF the National Capital
| throughout the season. She has also
| Inquired conspicuously in the social func-
| tions of the debutante set in New York.
| At the marriage of Miss Vivien Gould,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George Gould,
| to Lord Decies. which took place in
New York recently, Miss Cromwell was
| one of the bridesmaids, and at that time
was the house guest of Mr.. and Mrs
could Tor about week, participa ting in
all the pre-nuptial entertainments. Pre-
vlous to that, she went on to New York
Tor visit to Miss Gould at the time
OF the latter's debut, shortly before her
engagement was announced. After the
wedding Mrs. Cromwell and her dsugh-
ter entertained the Dowager Lady
Decies and her daughter, the Hon. Mrs.
Wilkinson on the occasion of their visit
to Washington before returning to Eng
land.
1t is expected Mr.. Brooks will take
his bride fer an European wedding trip,
where they will be the guests of Lord
and Lady Decies for the coronation. Mr.
Brooks comes of n prominent Maryland
FAMILY, and Is identified with the most
exclusive social circles in Baltimore.
Miss Cromwell went over to Baltimore
this morning for a weekend visit to her
fiance's parents. Mr. and Mrs Brooks,
at their home, on Mt. Vernon place.
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Arrangements for the ball to be given
at the Navy Yard Easter Monday night
by the Women's Army and Navy
League for the benefit of the league are
practically completed. The ladies' IN
charge wish to make the emphatic an
nouncement that it is not to be a cos
tune ball. as this impression seems to
have gained considerable circulation.
Commander A. L. Willard. u. s. N. Is
chairman of the floor committee, which
includes Capt. Graham L. johnson, u
S. A: Capt George Logan, u. S. A;
ards, Y. S. NJ. c.; Paymaster Schumann.
u. S. N: Lieutenant Brilliant L. S. NJ
Lieutenant Hall, L. s. A.: Commander
Pollock. L. S. N: Major Borden, Il. S.
A: Paymaster Higgins. Il. S. N: Can
tain Gulick. I. S. NJ. c.; J. F. ]. Archi-
Lawrence Townsend, J. T. Hendricks, J.
G. O'Laughlin. William F. Dennis. r.
Ross Perry: jr.. Robert Stead. jr.. and
II. NJ. HumaSOn.
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She Got Them.

At lodge in Philadelphia a group Of
very old mem some with empty sleeves
and SOME with empty trouser legs, were
telling stories about Lincoln.
My wife collected autographs" said
one. She once wrote to Lincoln for a
sentiment and his autograph, and she
got in reply a note that ran:
~" Dear Madam-Nhen you ask from a
stranger that which is of interest only
TO yourself, always incIose a stamp.
There's your sentiment, and here's your
autograph. A. Lincoln -
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Millions of Dollars
Annually Paid For
Old Furniture

There is constant and ever-increas-
ing demand for old furniture which can
hardly be filled by the present supply.
This is because there are numbers of
people who do not realize tina. they can
convert all of their old furniture, much
Of which is probably IN the way, into
cash.
Ads like the following constantly ap-
pear in The Times Classified Columns
under Wanted Miscellaneous:
HAVE YOU any secondhand furniture for.
sale? Consult me. The man that stands
ready to pay the best prices on all quantities
II. GoLDSTEIN. 7l2 st, N w, NJ l722
People who answer. these ads are
generally pleasantly surprised at the
amount of money paid to them for USE
less pieces Of furniture.
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Archaeologists Guests
Of Mrs. F. B. Moran.

Mrs. +. B. Moran, assisted by her
two daughters, Mrs. John NJ. Hudgins
and Mrs. Malcolm McConihe. entertained
the Archaeological Institute of America,
at her residence on Sheridan circle last
night.
Prof. William Fenwick Harris, of Cam
bridge, Mass, president of the Archaeo-
logical Society of Boston, delivered an
exceedingly interesting lecture on the
Greek Theater and the Greek Drama
A buffet supper was served at the con-
clusion, of the lecture
The officers of the Washington Welles-
ley Club will be at home informally
for the last time this season with the
club president, Mrs. Davis, at the West
moreland, Monday afternoon, April 10
Plans will be discussed for the annual
spring luncheon May c.
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How to Prepare An
Excellent Spicecake

One and a half cupfuls of sugar, one
and a half cupfuls of sour milk. one
cupfuI of raisins, one half cupful but
ter, three cupfuls of -four, one tea
spoonful of soda, two teaspoonfuls of
cinnamon, and one-half teaspoonful
of cloves. Method: Cream the butter.
add sugar and cream again, mix and
sift the dry ingredients: cut raisins
and dredge witfNf1our, add milk. then
-four. until both kre used. Add raisins
and heat well. Bake in well creased
pan in a moderate oven about forty
noip,tnr
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Apple Omelet.

Stew six large apples: beat very
smooth while hot, adding one table
spoonful of butter. six ablespoonfuls
OF sugar. grating of nutmeg and half
teaspoonful of rose extract, When
quite cold add four eggs, first the
beaten yolks. then fold in beaten
whites. Put in deep dish which has
been warmed and buttered. Bake in
moderate oven to a delicate brown
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President and Mrs. Taft
Give Third Of, Lenten
Musicales.

The President and Mrs. Taft Nwere
hosts last night at the third in the series
of musicales arranged by Mrs. TAFT
for the Lenten season. A dinner pre-
ceded the musicale, additional guests 70
the number of 500 coming in afterwarG
Josef Hofmann, pianist, was the ar.
tist OF the evening, his program includ.
ing:
Chopin-Andante Spianato ct Grande
Polonaise, Nocturne, E fiat major, Valse,
A fat major, Polonaise, A fiat major.
ScIiabine-Poeme
Rachmaninoff-PreIu G minor.
Liadow-Tabatiere Musique.
Liszt-Rhapsodie. No. ..
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TACK RABBIT continued TO I'M
prove after Mister Fox came TO
4 visit him In his burrow, but he
was still rather weak on the morn
ing when he started for the first time
since his illness to visit the fox In his
home on the hill. AS he started out he
thought again of the last lesson that the
fox had taught him and said to him
self: This walk is not going to be half
so hard as II seems If only / keep up
my courage"
Jack Rabbit had thought many times
OF the lesson that had been so well
shown by the fox when he walked
through the SPIDERS web after the
beetle and the humble bee had failed.
Mister Fox was watching for the rab-
bit, and while he was still a long way
of saw him coming and ran down to
meet him.
We'll. WE'LL" said the fox, II am cer-
tainly glad TO see you and looking so
well, too. One would scarcely think
that you had been Ill at all. hopethat
the walk has not tired you too mucf1.''
When they got to the door of the fox's
house he said Come right in and sit
down. for / know that you must be
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hands and feet, generous proportions, a
comfortable waist are some OF her
characteristics that have been devel-
oped by outdoor exercise. The day of
the extremely tiny foot is past. No
longer do women fatter themselves and
each other over the ability to wear
No. 3s. The woman who wears No. 6's
is more numerous, and nobody is sur
prised If sne calmly tells you, with no
apparent hesitation. that she wears
No. rs. So do not worry if you have
big feet. There are many things in life
more worth veXing ones self about.
Times Inquiry Department:
Will you please inform me through your
columns II there will be a ballet with the
French Opera Company coming to the Be-
lasco -Theater, and If they will dance in
every opera; and II not, in which operas;
also which two Of the listed operas is the
most popular with the public; also whether
La Boheme" is The Bohemian Girl
Indeed, you will confer a favor il you would
publish sketch OF the kind Of music each
opera presents. W. l.. DELAND.
There will be ballet with the opera
company, and there Will be dancing in
all of the operas. The question of the
relative popularity of the operas to be
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'nWHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE

this is would ever have thrown It
away
'Tt certainly is fine nest" said the
Rabbit, land | am sure your children
will appreciate it,
And then as he walked away Jack
Rabbit said to himself: How could !
have found a better application of the
wisdom that Mr.. Fox told me yesterday
when he said that contentment with
what we have is the greatest source q
happiness.
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Miss Burnham to Be
Manchester Mans Bride.

Senator and Mrs. II. Z. BurnIam OF
New Hampshire announce the engage
ment of their daughter. Miss Edith Dun
can Eurnham, to Arthur Osborne Rob
berts. of Manchester. n. II. The we'd
ding will probably take place some time
in october.
q
Miss Sheriff. went over to New York
this morning for a weeks visit to her
brother and sister-iu-law, the American
Minister to Argentina and Mrs. Charles
II. sheriff., who have heen spending
some tine at their New York home or
leave of absence.
The military attaChe of the Russian
embassy, Col. Baron de Bode, and his
sister. Baroness Elizabeth de Bode. were
dinner hosts last m1snt: Mrs the.r men, guests ,r
ray, L. S. A: Brig. Gen. and Mrs. W.
w. WotherSpcon, L. :. A, the charge
d'affaires of Russia. Prince Koudacheff,
Major and Mrs. Henry T. Allen, L. S.
A, and Miss Emory.
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Times Inquiry Department

Times Inquiry Department.:
Will you tell me through The Times
whether Confederate money issued in savan-
nah. Ga. in 1856 and 1861, is worth any
thing? / will appreciate such Information
greatly. L. A. ID.
Confederate notes of the issue of lScl
if in good condition are bought at high
est Varket rates if of certain issue.
If you will send a self-addressed, stamp
ed envelope, ! will give the address OF
a dealer in such notes.
Times Inquiry Department:
Will you kindly tell me what will destroy
moths when they get in furs? Very truly,
MISS l.. V.
First air the 'furs and beat them with
small rattan or wire furniture beater,
after which go over them carefully with
gasolene. which destroys the moths, If
any remain. Pack them in camphor
gum or cedar chips, which may be
bought in small quantities in any drug
store. Wrap them carefully in news
papers, for moths absolutely refuse to
go where there is an odor of printers s
ink. Now is the time to pack away
your furs.
Times Inquiry Department:
would like to get information about the
trade dollar. l have one of 1879. brand-new,
never having been in circulation, to all ap-
pearances. When were they first issued?
When were they called in or retired? Is it
worth its face value in buying things? viii
the Treasury redeem 1t If take II there?
II not, what is II worth as silver? About
how much would a collector give for it? If
not too much trouble TO find out | would
like to know the dates when Congress or
dered their issue, and discontinued II: Very
truly, NUNS.
The trade dollar was first issued in
1873 for the purpose of stimulating COM
merce with the Orient, the popularity
of the Mexican silver dollar having
been the inspiration for such move
ment. Over 36,OOe.oo0 of these dollars
were minted. most of them being ex-
ported In 1887 they were called in, and
exchanged for American dollars, after
which the trade dollar was left to shift
for itself. and it is now worth but 40
cents. though some coin collector may
be found who will pay more for it. 1t
contains 42O grains of silver, 800 fine.
Times Inquiry Department:
Will YOU please tell me through the In
quiry Department what will make your feet
smaller. Very truly. sIkEEl.
1t is beyond ordinary human compre-
hension why anyone should want to
improve upon nature by making one
part of their body smaller than original
Iy intended. If YOU have been endowed
with large feet, thank your lucky star
that you are living in an age when
large feet are the fashion, or at least
as stylish as small ones. The athletic
girl q assume you are a girl. for man
would not ask such a question: is the
girl Of the period just At present. Large