The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-02-15
looks like something"

looks like something"
y I'D better get some one 10 ex-
purgate this den Of yours" Carolyn
flashed at him as she left the room.
Lucy and her father may be shocked
at some Of the things here"
I'D like to know what there Is in
here to shock anyone" Harry said to
Pigeon.
"oh, nothing much" Pigeon
chuckled. But maybe that picture OF
the ballet girl and that figure of the
Venus de Milo. and some OF the other
highly decorative effects are not quite
what Lucy has at home"
Why, those are works Of art"
Here's General Blazes to see you,
Harry" called Carolyn from the hall
way.
Come right in. genesaN" Harry
said. General Hazes. pempons, irasci-
Bile and dignified. was Har-y's sttor-
ney In several matters having TO do
with the estate left hm by his IA
Their. He entered the room as grayely
and as impressively as though he
were approachisy the bench of the
United States Supreme court, and
said:
Good morning. boy. Bere--takinx
q packet from his inside pocket-
mere are the deeds. all duly signed
and sealed. I believe you win need
no further advice from me-"
Thank you. general" Harry said.
taking the documents That's mighty
good OF you. appreciate your Kind.
ness In bringing them In yourself"
No trouble at all. I assure you.
was passing on my way TO my Offices"
Won't you have a little nip OF
something TO strengthen you for the
walk"
No. thank you. am rather In
haste. ! am slightly worried about
Mrs. Blszes."
Worried Why. trust she Is not
III"
Not at all. She left early today, TO
shop for a sick friend"
Shopping for a sick friend"
chuckled Harry. Are they having
special sales OF stuk fpiendsY"
The general ignored the Jest. -. In
dssd be iTnarsd all tests.
After that" he continued. "she was
going to attend . luncheon where the
ladies wore to meet this Count Won
Ftz. who is such q social Lion now."
I've heard OF him"
Well" the general remarked, II am
dsllying here when ! should be hasten
ing on My wife should have been at
home by this time. BY the way.
don't believe you have met Mrs.
Blazes."
Il met two OF your wives at differ
emit times" Harry smiled; for the mat
rimonial experiments Of the general
were subjects Of much comment
She's not one Of the two" the gen.
eral replied. They left me by way
OF Reno long ago. I'm not . bam dit
sorry"
Harry laughed again, for when the
general became excited II was his
habit to get his words twisted. some
times with ludicrous effect.
The general regarded Harry's
amusement with calm disapproval.
MY boy" he said. dropping his
hand on Harry's shoulder. let me give
you one bit Of good advice-not legal
When you marry for the third time"
But I haven't married my frst
yet" Harry protested.
You will. however. And when you
marry for the third time. don't marry
young, beautiful woman"
'Don't?"
mo. Don't Half the time she's
have you making fam dool Of your
self"
Having delivered himself Of this
sage observation, the general stalked
to the door. turned and bsde Harry
farewell, and started out to bump
against a woe-begone person, who was
coming In at the same moment
II beg your pardon. humblyl"
acclaimed the newcomer. In . thin.
Aish. weepy voice.
''Br-r-r-rl" grumbled the general.
brushing by him.