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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
an-,I,r. steal 5o-cent Eoo..

Cleveland, O.-Burglars. who broke
into fashionable home here, passed.
bv 1ewelry and money valued at sew
eral hundred dollars and robbed the
icebox Of two dozen eggs at SO cents
a dozen and two pounds of butter at
as cents pound.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
Rich Man q Bread Tht.f

Woodcliffe. N. Thirty days in
Jail for stealing loaf of bread is the
sentence imposed upon Mathew Har-
beson, the chief heir to an estate of
100000, from which he receives a
large income. Harbeson stole the
bread from box in front of store
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

The greatest panic the country ever
knew would follow II women refused
20 buy new clothes for six months.
says : Sdressmaker in convention. For
Genie substitute ubilee.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

Stove Explodes, Woman Burned.
Mount Carroll. Ill.-From the explo-
sion OF a gasoline stove the clothes Of
Mrs. C. w, Wilson. wife of merchant
here, were ignited and burned from
her body. Her physician says she
cannot recover as her body is burned
almost to a crisp.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
Ready Tor Anything.

A. popular neighbor had Just passed
to the great beyond IN q rural Penn
.sylvania community and the under
staker stood at the door Of the homo.
when he heard the following remarks
by the minister: 53s3
Mine bredren und sisters, Joe
Thomas he iss dead. Maybe Joe Thorn.
q he 60 to heaven up no know, und
maybe. Joe Thomas he 80 70 hell
down II no know but mine bredrsn
3und sisters. we must be brsbarsd to
meet him :. " ssS ~ 3s sSg
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
Prison Out Of Politics.

Frankfort, Ky.-By vote OF 50 to
o.the state senate has passed q bipar-
tisan prison commission bill. This pro
vtdes for. appointment by the governor
OF four prison commissioners---two
Democrats and two Republicans-for
four years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
Busch ope "a GIT $50, 600.

st. Louis-Adolphu Busch, now at
his winter home in Pasadena, Cal,
has offered to subscribe $4,000 to the
erection Of a 100000 opera house in
st. Louis, providing the remainder OF
the fund be subscribed within six
months. III u 60 80.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

Z A New York society young woman
has married q man she met in the.
Sums, but probably she won't get to
the divorce court any quicker than
some OF the fashionable women who
married counts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
Claudia HaIns Again Wife. /

80 VIdUuId 1F1dfUV again VIE.
Boston.-Claudia Libbey Hams, CEN
trail figure in the sensational shoot
ing OF William E. Annis by her hus-
band, Capt. Peter c. Hams, at Bay
side, L. l., in 1908, was married to
Reglnal F. Bolles, prominent Bos-
ton artist, at her home in Milton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
Rush to See Morgan Art.

London.-A stir was caused by the
announcement OF the withdrawal of J..
Pierpont Morgan's art treasures from
the Victoria Albert museum and there
is a rush by the public to get last
glimpse Of this superb collection be-
fore it leaves England.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

Standard to Cut s2s, 600 900 Melon.
New Neutrality-suspicious. are said
to be making whereby the Standard
Oil company OF Indiana next month
will slice melon OF $29,000,000 in
stock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

l1ne hundred high school girls I'M
New York studying domestic science
have adopted real baby for demon
,stTation purposes. That baby will be
lucky II It survives Its part IN the field
III science. M i
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

Another Australian archduke is de-
prived Of the salary attached to the
Job Of archduking This one is going
10 marry a nice young woman who
doesn't happen to possess royal blood
Every little while one OF these arch
duke fellows proves that he is q real
man ~ ~ 49,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

+ Nov some body should submit q
lis, 81 the worlds greatest hens.
since we are going In for the honor
ing Of philanthrop ists. Don't believe
twenty can be found that have laid
R an egg In 4 month.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
uerrick coes 20 France.

..F4s f10TTICN AoSS ~ ~ - "a i I.
Washington. The nomination OF
former Gov. Myron T. Herr1ck OF ONO '41ll'
to be ambassador to France was sent
bv President Taft to the senate. He
viii succeed Robert Bacon, resigned
to become fellow Of Harvard uni
yersity. & a \,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

Chicago couple have just been
married on license issued in the
worlds fair year. And according to
the revised ages the bride is now a
year younger. Perhaps that was
why the ceremony was postponed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
ltaliana Reoln Bonbardment. .

italians Begin Bombardment.
u Observation-Disclosures OF Hold Zelda,
on the Red sea, has been begun by
the Italian fleet. According to news
agency dispatch from Constantinople
part of the Turkish port has been de-
stroyed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
100 Hurt In. Train Crash.

Memphis, Tenn.--An open switch 10
blamed for the crash between a Frisco
passenger train and freight here. One
hundred passengers were hurt by fly
ing glass from the window panes Of
the coaches.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
leave. 5a4 peseendli ante.

Spring Valley, Utah.-Five hundred
and thirty-four descendants, running
in the fifth generation. survive Mrs.
sylvia A. Sanford, who died here,
aged ninety-seven years. f
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

The Gaekwar OF Baroda.. recently
prominent. makes way for the Kukuk-
III OF Urga, Russia's choice for the
..outer" Monaghan monarchy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
&C., ~ ~ = e,..f z. Mol,n.

$500 900 Fire at Moline, -
Moline, Ill.-The Barnard & Leas
Manufacturing company's plant for.
the construction OF -four milling ma.
chinery was destroyed by fire. The
loss is estimated at $500. 900.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
EIftv Perish Ii a Snow Drift.

Ishim, SIBERIA party of fifty per-
sons persisted in snowstorm when
along the road in the vicinity Of this
city. They were caught in a drift
from which forty-four bodies have hesn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

Tho restaurant oyster pearl fisher.
H. are working on schedule time. A
man IN ! I. New Y Jersey town found
three pearls. valued It 500 apiece. In
his plate Of oysters. .&
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
Pension Bill Passes House.

Washington.-The pension appro-
priation bill, carrying about s152, 0o0,-
900, passed the house by vote of 245
to 33, after several southern Demo-
Gratis had demanded a roll call vote
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
IreIand,s Oldest Man Dies.

London.-Martin Dunno, farmer,
who was the Oldest man in Ireland,
is dead at Killeigh, Kings county, at
the age of one hundred and seventeen
years and six months.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

"a New York grass widow declares
that she can't possibly provide for her
sfiye.year-old son on $4,000 a year.
which no doubt explains why shes
Grass widow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

DR., Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
/ stipation. Constipation il the cause Of
many diseases Cure the cause and you
cure the disease. Il Easy to take. III 4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

Old age, according to scientist. IL
4 germ. The scientist may be right,
but We have reason to believe that It
I Ii one Of the unavailable kind.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

New Yorker strayed in the pathway
I Of a bullet. but q diary which he had
An his pocket stopped the bullet and
saved his life. Another victory for
literature. "a 4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
.,,,.,I,,,r, c,rteen. for Army,

Aluminium canteens for Army.
Washington.-The ordnance depart
ment of the army is about to place
contract for 10000 aluminium can;
teens. designed to lighter the soldiers
equipment and for use over the camp
fire in emergencies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
e,,nos 10000 eusheIs Of potatoes.

Brings 10000 Bushels Of Potatoes.
Boston.-The arrival of the, steamer
Davonian, with her cargo of 10000
bushels of potatoes, from Liverpool.
brings the foreign shipments OF the
tubers into this port since December
1 to 100000 bushels.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
General Trowbridae Is Dead.

Detroit, Mich.-Gen. Luther 8.
Trowbridge. one Of Michigan's best
known military and political charac.
tiers, died here, aged seventy-hve.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

II Z leap year girl has money to
burn IT isn't dinicult for her to md {
young man willing 70 furnish , match,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
SAYS Woman Stole se.11s

Says Woman Stole $6,11a.
Il New Bethlehem. Pa.-Miss Ella
Latimer. aged twenty-three, for six
years trusted employe in the post
office here, was arrested, charged
with the embezzlement of $6,11S.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

!. II IL very apt TO make ID young
widow indignant II Z man doesn't pre-
tend to use force the ffirst time he at
tempts TO kiss her.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
Accidentally Kills sister.

Acctdentaiiy Nils 0's1e''
Leonardtown. Md.-Shot by her
sixteen-year-old brother, Ned, who in
play pointed his rifle at her. thinking
he had drawn the load, Helen Owens.
seven years old. is dead at Red
Gate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
,..,,,n Inrkev Banks Close,

Constantinople. Turkey,-The Turk
ish cabinet has decided to put into
force the order for closing all italian
institutions in Turkey. including pri-
yate banks, insurance companies ana
the orphanage at scutari.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

II Boston IS lacking In religion" says
4 Dr. Abbot but why should the Boston
csc care as long as they have plenty Of
beans and Goldfish
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

N Coles Carbolisalve quickly relieves and
diseases. It instantly stops the pain of
burns. Cures without scars. Csc and boc
by druggists. For. free sample write to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
a,,,+,rv Aviator Fails ON Ea.+

Military Aviator Falls 200 Feet.
Versailles. France.-Captain LIE
Magnet, military aviator, while max
ing flight here fell from height Of
200 feet. He was taken from the
wreckage in critical condition.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
s.n,tor 1homa. Grady Dead.

Senator Thomas Grady Dead.
New York. -StatesSenator Thomas
F. Grady, widely known in Demo
cratic councils in state and nation and
familiarly called "The Silver Tongued
Orator of Tammany Hail." is dead
here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

The man who Is satisfied with him.
self never worries on account Of his
fneighbor's estimate of him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

Connection couple announce that
they were welded during the Civil
war and have kept the secret nifty
years And yet some people tell rs
that . woman cannot keepFa secret
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

~ " When the weather starts out TO
break records 1t makes q snuisance Of
1tsslt. NJ 4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

2ss New Yorker cut on his nose while
shaving. but It is not likely that he ne
did 1T to spite His face. Il
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

M Some one has q enriched the con
science fund or the Philad eiphia treas
my byss - cents. Here's Z, some bodys
evidently who Is bound to have peace.
Il II any price. 81 s5 sl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
X Possibility. I.

q q a Po0olbItity. 81.
Hes gone to that meeting. full OF
IRE. Z ss8s s3 33s}a
Then he had better be careful or
they will put him out e $'15
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
Prominent Mason Is Dead.

Marquette, Netherlands NJ.
Moore. the only thirty-third degree
Mason in upper peninsula of Michi-
gan. died suddenly at his home here,
aged fifty.four.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

A Modern college foot bali is too tame.
according To- some critics. 1.-THE col,
,legss want something lively why not
adopt the practice OF holding peace
conferences? n y B. 5ss3 ss'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

After minceS pie has been standard
ized hash should be- and then the mil.
Alenium:will be close at hand. FL
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

A Philadelphia bachelor. wealthy,
killed himself because he was so lone
". Here was case Of misery not
loving company well enough to marry
II ~. NJ ~. u
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

Those who refuse TO Join the good
roads movement intend no doubt TO
by airships: .3ss
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

Crocodile tears are what the coal
man would shed to express his grief
because people are SO extravagant In
running their furnaces. 81. n; y,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
E,r. De.trovs Bjo Hotel.

Mooseiaw, askatchewan.-The EN-
press hotel here was DESTROYED by nre
with a loss Of 100000. The guests
and employees escaped by jumping
from the upper windows.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

An effort 10 being made to establish
~ rev alphabet. Even at that. It's {as
Good q sway to Kill time as playing
ssOlitairs s3s & i
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

.& ONLY ONE s'BROMO QUININE.s
That II LAXATlVH BROMO QUlNINB. Look for
the signature OF Il. w. GROVE. Used the World
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

4 \ Iyet US pause TO be thankful that
The world supply Of coal has not
yet been exhausted !,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

According to Edison's joyful news
5::fDr newlyweds. concrete furniture y
80 longer Al abstract proposition.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

{ Gerald With that end In sview7---s
Geraldine Stop looking at my fest.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

ermany's ~ dirigible war balloons
4 are simply II gasbags sadly out OF
date. No other country is Q bit
alarmed BY them. s 81
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

There has been noticeable slump
in the demand for sleeping porches. 4:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

The census man informs % that
there are l6, 500 jackasses in American
elites. Evidently the census man has
a few.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

e All women love a iover-but most
married men feel sorry for him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

When all is said and done. why
should anybody want to go to Russia Ak /!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

The drop IN eggs IS not sundciently
$prscipitate to knock the bottom out
of cold storage corners. g 58$
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

Aviators tell us that they are losing
interest in the flying game, but eggs
show no signs 81 coming down.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14
|.| !

! wasn't evsry perSOo
who 10 bilious, constt
pAted or has any sto0r
ach or liver cilI ionf -
send for = free package
of my PAw.Psw PtllA
I want 70 prove that
they poaitively, cure In
digestion, Sour 9ton;
ach, BelchinR. Wind
HeadAch Q, Nervous
ness, 6leeplessneass n4
are an infalliblo cure
for Constipation. TO Dc
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

Missouri Is as proud Of her zinc and
slead mines as she II Of her corn fields:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

Wearing mustard poultices - =
lpoor way to keep warm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

this am willing to Give millions Of free pack
sger. I take sll the risk. Sold by druggtsts
for . cents . vial For free package address,
Prsi. Mssyen. S3sS jefferson SIS. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-02-14

,, Il seems to be the open season for
the grizzly bear. Il ssS 4
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-11-16
Offensive
Optimism
Why People Go
Out Looking
for Trouble
BY REV. FRANK CRANE. Chicago

~ HERE is such thing peiferou optmist.
Perhaps it is the mood you that makes you
times hate the sight of cheerful, bright eyes.
The good but can't stand too much of it,
and when they sugar everything the soup fish, and salad
it is rather trying.
all pleasure there another fully impressive
We trouble. We may think we don't but do
Tnnhauser by and by could endure life the lap of
He longd suffering and danger and struggle along with the
of humankind
In these piping of universal peace should forget that
mankind fighting Boys fight the
expression of natural instinct girls quarrel in their way and
ups often spoil for a
quite the fashion these days to tell another up
pleasant and all will be we'll All good there evil pain
anguish all your eye Maybe But grows
relief occasionally the confirmed pesimis He
the He bhes like thunderstorm He aggreivey mier
able That kind person YOU He such reaction
that glowing with real cheer than would gather
in a week from soothing syrup soul
Optimism incnes lazness Why worr Then why work.
missionary urging lazy native of the Philippines
"Why trouble self" asked the native.
"If you toll you make money"
"What for?"
money you buy property enlarge your business and
great man.
"What orr"
"Why-why then you be happy" said the white
m happy now,' returned the heather.
And the tropics full of optimism That's why nothing is
There much comfort and sunshine 1t takes fog and
rain and to make hustle.
Pessmism peculiarly prolific literature There
Nezh Schopenhauer Ibsen and Omar These fellows flip like
circulation healthy They
stimulate militant protesting happiness far active than the
alls-we kind of happiness
strange appetes tragedy
and tears and bitter herbs
old woman, daily papers.
mistake suppose be happy and avoid trouble
We want be miserable Happiness is the reaction pleasant but tempo
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-11-16
The Girl Who Thinks.

"My estrangment. If you can call
1t that, from my mother, dated from
the moment / began to think" says
a writer under the title of "My Moth.
er Didn't Tell Me-" in Harper's Bazaar
81 had been very much a mothers
girl My mother and ] planned my
frocks, we sewed a great deal to-
gether, we chatted together, we read
poetry aloud together, and also
good deal of modern fiction. My
mother was very fond of books, and
kept abreast OF the times. Our COM
partnership was Of very beautiful
sort and still is-as long as l keep
within those prescribed limits and
as long as do not venture into any
question that has to do with the life
or thought of the country today. My
mother Is as much interested in my
frocks today, now that l am twenty
seven, as she was when / was seven
teen. She still has that interest in
books. nor does her dislike of the
tendency OF modern thought extend
very far into literature"
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-11-16

a white handkerchief so that he will
be taken for member of the other
side, and not be killed."
"Of course"
And you know what was under It?
Something about loving her less II
he did not love honor more?"
Helen nodded.
We'll, that's my case, girlie-hon-
est. l can't tell you because l prom
ised not to, and / can't go back on my
honor, for If I did I'd not be worthy
Of you. Seer" And there was strength
Of purpose in his dark eyes that APP
pealed to her and made her eyes dim,
although, woman like, she asked soft
ly:
Would you rather give me up than
go back on your promise?"
Ted swallowed hard. eff you'd want
me to, Nell, l don't believe / could
care for you as much as l do. You
see, I'd feel that something was wrong.
Now kiss me, dear, and just wait un-
til tonight, and I'll prove to you that
I'm just what I've said I am, not so
dWlully Ddu dllcI oil, dnu WithouS
waiting for permission, he drew her
into his arms, kissed her not once but
several times, then ran away, leaving
her gasping, but happier than she had
been for several days.
The crux of the trouble had been
reached the night before, when there
had been a dance to which all of her
set had been invited. 1t was the last
she expected to attend before their
marriage, and so Helen had looked for
ward to 1t eagerly. Ted was to come
for her at nine, and she had dressed
very carefully, pinning on the blush
roses he had sent her, after kissing
them with girlish tenderness. How
ever, although she was all ready a
little before nine, Ted did not come.
Nine grew to ten. then eleven, and
finally twelve, and still she waited
alone and in vain, and worse than all,
she received no message OF explana-
ton. Finally, frantic with imagining
all kinds of accidents, she had thrown
herself, all dressed, on her bed and
sobbed herself to sleep. In the morn
ing he had telephoned her, asking her
to meet him at the park entrance, and
when she arrived at the appointed
spot she found him haggard. sleepless
and with tumbled clothes. He offered
her no explanation, except to say that
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-11-16
MAKING HER HAPPY
One Case Where Love Was
Successfully Placed Second
to Honor.
BY ROSE DARLINGTON.

"If you really loved me, you'd ex-
plain" and the girl tossed her head
angrily.
"Once more. Helen, I will not"
Then, Ted, there is nothing more
for me to do but to give you back
this" and Helen drew OFF the ring he
had placed on her finger with such
professions of devoted love that 1t
made her heart ache to remember
them.
Helen, don't" he whispered, but
she did not finch.
Can you bear to break it OFF" he
asked softly, all the anger dying out
Of his boyish face.
"Yes, / can when there Is a secret
between us. II you have one now,
you'd have a dozen after we were
married" But her own face was re-
taxing, and the tears lay near the sur
face.
Helen, dearest, just wait. Give me
until tonight, and then ! promise to
tell you everything. You owe me that
much notice." and he smiled little
uncertainty "You know when a man
loses his job he is given little bit Of
notice"
"But this is not job" Helen said;
but she slipped the ring back on her
finger.
Isn't it? Well, just guess yes,
the finest kind of a one."
How do you make that out?" land
now there was faint smile about the
pretty lips.
1T is mighty fine job, that of max
ing you happy" Ted returned, his us
ual merry expression coming back into
his eyes as he bent towards her.
Nonsense. But honest, Ted, If you
can tell me tonight, why not now?''
and her eyes tempted him to go
against what he believed to be right,
but he shook off the influence, and re-
turned gravely:
Remember, Nell, that picture we
saw last winter at the art exhibit"
She did not need to be told which
one, for there had been only that
which had fingered in their memory.
You know, the one where the girl
is trying to get her sweetheart to wear