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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-17

Wantsd-To trade equity In house
and lot for second hand auto. Phone
1927.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-17
MINNESOTA LAND.

For 6aIs--Corn lands In southern
Minnesota. We own this land. Send
for books. maps and pictures. Drake &
Ballard Investment Company. Minne-
apolis. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-17

Wanted-All kinds of cement work
and patch work: satisfaction guaran-
teed. Brown & Lowry, phone Hts
white. o
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-17

For Sale-At reduced price. copy OF
the new Marshall County History. Ad-
dress lib, care Times Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Senator.
will be a candidate for the repub-
ncan nomination as senator from Mar
shall county. before the republican prl-
mary June 3.
W. H. ARNEY.
Representative.
I will be a candidate for renomina-
tor as representative Of Marshall
county before the republican primary
election, to be held June 3.
H. c. LOUNSBERRY.
Supervisor.
will be a candidate for county su-
pervisor before the June primary. to
succeed e. B. Emes, whose term ex-
pires Jan /, 1914.
GEORGE W. DARLIN0.
I will be a candidate for the NOM
ination to the office OF county super
visor, to succeed N. o. Keen, subject to
the wishes Of the republican electors
before the primary election on June 3.
w. A. NICHOLS
hereby announce my candidacy for
the republican nomination as supervis-
or to succeed N. o. Keen. subject to
the will Of the republican voters If
Marshall county at the primary elec-
ton June 3, 1912.
A. L. COTTON.
County Treasurer.
hereby announce my candidacy for
county treasurer, subject to the viii OF
the republican voters Of Marshall
county at the primary election. June 3.
1912.
FRIEDMAN wERTENBDRGDR.
To tie republican electors Of Mar
shall county: will be candidate
for nomination 70 the office Of county
treasurer before the primary election
Of the party. to be held June 3. 1917.
S. NJ. CAUSE.
Shorts
Please announce that win be .
on the republican ticket at the primary
election to be held June 3.
G. B. MASON.
will be a candidate befort the pri-
mary for the republican nomination
for sheriff, and will appreciate the
votes Of all who have confidence in ne
e. T. .wORDEN.
I will be candidate before the pri-
maries for the republican nomination
for sheriff. and il elected will enforce
the law to the best Of my ability, with
equal rights to all and special privi-
leges to none.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-17

To tie republican electors Of Mar
shall county: will be . candidate
for nomination 70 the office Of county
treasurer before the primary election
Of the party. to be held June 3. 1917.
S. N. CAUSE.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-17

Wanted-Girls with some experience
on power machines. Apply Marshall
Skirt Company, 10S-11S East State
street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-17

Iowa.
For Saie-Cabbage plants. cents a
dozen. Telephone $50 red or call at sos
North Fourth avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-17
Classified Advertisements
WANTED.

q vsoe1 saeh lnsereion-Ne % eoeesvsd ~ -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-17

Brand new 1912 automobiles, any
make. any model, full guaranteed. $50
to $500 less than regular prices. State
make wanted Referenced agent wanted
every town. Owners. get our selling
cost eliminated prices tires and Access
sories The Union Motor Sales Co. II
CPA, Dayton, o.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-17

tho man with anything to sell that
has merit. Il - thickly populated and
prosperous. Seventy fve thousand peo.
ple In southwest Iowa read the daily
Nonparsil. II II the great want ID
medium OF this section. Il % known
far and wide ~ . producer Of results
II you have land or anything elas %
sell or trade. get In touch with ooutA.
west Iowa thru the NonpaTs;;. Ws;s1
for our special offer. Nonpafell coaA.
ell Riuf3s. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-17

For 9ale-Double set OF carriage or
cab harness at bargain II sold In ten
days. New. hand made. Call and see
the same at 40 North Third street:
also new Stanhope. Marshalltown.
Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-17
FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

FOR MISCELLANEOUS.
For Salo-Good second hand wheel.
4O7 johnson street.
For Sale--Several fine pianos. sac
rifce prices, SO to $3.50. Eadie Music
Company. Write or phone 304.
For Saje--Tent 14xl4 with hy, cheap
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-17
EASTERN STEAMSHIP coRpoRATIoI
KENNEBEC LIME

$1,000 KENNEBEC LIME
Fares between Augusta or Hallowel
and Boston, $500 One Way. $3.50 ROunl
Trip. Isl.
Hallowell $50 p. NJ, connecting steame
CITY OF Bangor leaving Gardiner 81
Richmond 40 p. NJ. Dresden 40 p. M
and Bath SO = M, T9esdays' Thurs
Returning steamer City OF Bango
leaves Fosters Wharf, Boston, s p. M.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays TO
Bath. Richmond, Dresden and Gar
diner, connecting with steamer City o
Augusta for HalIowell and Augusta.
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MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE

Direct between Portland and New Yori
Steamers leave Franklin Wharf, Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday $50 p. "A.
&c One PORTLAND and EN- Rouns
90 Way NEW YORK oIO Trip
Express service for freight. All freish'
rates include marine insurance. Al
chips equipped with United Wirelesi
Telegraph System.
a. Clay. Agent. Franklin Wharf. Port
s@s 49,. =. x11ank.> nngsDdt1
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

Wanted-Engine.
To let-Tenement.
Wanted-Woman.
Wanted--Bell boy.
For sale-Six horses.
To Let-Two rents
For sale--Big horses.
To let--Downstairs rent.
To let-Small tenement.
Mrs Cram-Clairsoyant.
To let-Six-room house.
To Iet--Two tenements.
To Let--Furnished rent.
Wanted-Woman cook.
To Let-Furnished room.
Wanted-GirI for housework.
For sale-White Chester pigs.
wanted-To care for invalid.
For sale or exchange-Piano.
For sale-Carriages and sieighs.
For saie-House. land and wagons
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-! s| !g|,z|.s| %

TIME AT WHICH TRAINS ARE NJ
PECTED TO ARRIVE AND DEPART
In effect June "A, 1911.
FROM BANGOR.
l.40 A. NJ, for Houlton, FIT. FairAelt
Caribou, Van Buren, and Intern ediai
stations. via Medford. sf
TOD A. NJ, for Greenville, TT Ken
Washburn, Grand Isle. Madawaska, 8
Francis, FIT. Fairfield. Caribou. and II.
termediate stations. Dining car bangt
SIS A. NJ, for searsport and intsrme
240 P. NJ, for HouIton. FIT. Fairnek
Caribou, Van Buren, and principal intel
mediate stations. via Medford.
AS p. M, for Greenville, Brownvtl
and intermediate stations.
.6.35 p. M, for Searsport and lntsrms
u'A'e ARRIVE BANGOR.
mediate stations.
$50 A. NJ, from Greenville, Brownvill
and intermediate stations.
215 p. M, from Van Buren,, Caribou
HouIton, Greenvflle, Dover and FoxcrOi
and principal intermediate station
Dining car Millinocket to Bangor.
l7 p. M. from Searsport and inter
s.S ?. n. from St. Francis. Md.
Kent. Ashland. Caribou. II. FRslrtisls
Dining car Milo Jet. to Bangor.
11.59 p. NJ, from Van Buren,, 'Caribot
Fl Fairfield. Houlton and fntermedist
W ". NJ. GROWN, GEO. M. HoUGHToN
GenI Supt. Pass'r Trafilc Mgr
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LOST.

A GARNET SWEATER at tn
select roller rink VIII the person SEQ
taking il Kindly leave it at the box ofiIc
Septl6d3
DEPOSIT BOOK NO. 1854 ON TIA
Augusta Trus. Co, Augusta Main
Finder please return to the bank
a1g27.i3
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VILLAGE FARM AT READFleL

Corner, three minutes to postofic.
and grammar school; 10 acres fine Land
all machine worked fields. rs apple trees
good eight-room house, barn, blaeksmit
shop, electric lighted street, maple shad
Price s2l50. Address Mrs. S. H.. Morrif
GeddneId, Maine. Sepl2dl 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-17

ATcoTTAGE HOUSE OF .Fou
finished rooms and 00aases of I'D wiG
reasonable. Inquire of A. T. Richard
son, Whitefieid Me, r. ED. l.
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Il. STABLE AND

HOUSE, ELL, STABLE AND g.
acre of land, fruit trees well -water 1
sink. Bailey top bike buggy, FOL leathd
Top and curtains One AmesbIPy ca
rage, 2-seated. leather top and curtainI
.o . piano box buggy. One four-seate
Gastner AZ Heselton ST. Gardiner Me
exsrf17di
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-17

A NEW, MODERN HOUSE WITH
large lot. $500 Other houses in differ
ent parts of the city. Inquire of Mrs. G.
is. Fogg, 6 Summer street. septl4dlmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-17
SUMMER COTTAGES TO LET

MY ROOM COTTAGE AND
room bungalow, west shore Of Cobbossee,
furnished. boats, wood, ice, etc. III. o.
Williams, Elmhurst, Winthrop, Maine.
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FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE
FARMS
ACRES

FARM cONTAINlN 60 ACRES,
Situated three miles from city on West
river road. Fruit trees and berries of
lall kinds. Telephone 1885 or address l..
IN. Dutton, r. F. ID. No. 3, Augusta.
sept5dtf
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CARDS, NOTICES, ETC.

MRS. CRAM, CLAlRvoYANT, CAN
be consulted on all business and health.
References from business people. Read
ings by mail. Capitol ST., Augusta, Me:
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HOUSE LOT Foa SALT

On Hospital street. Togus road, Easter.
Ave, Arsenal St. Middle St. East Chss
nut ST., 81. Catherine St, Cony sc
Quimby. ST.. Bangor S., No, Bella
Ave. Washington ST.. Cumberland Sc
Lower state St, School st. south Be
last road. and Sewaii street extenslos
Apply TO SAMUEL TITCoMB, August
dec9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-17

NICELY LOCATED AND COM.
fortably furnished cottage ut Hammond's
Grove. on shore front, from Aug
Ing room. bedroom, kitchen, sink
room and shed downstairs. Two good
sized chambers upstairs: city water,
living room. Apply to Mrs. G. b. Bur-
leigh. . Chapel street. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-17

DO YOU KNOW THAT LOTs ii
the vicinity OF Western Ave-. August
have doshied IN value during the last
years. Few more lots left at the o.
prices. J. X. Townsend. Agent. Tell
phone 2l5-ll. tiinea5,i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-17

FIVE WORK HORSES, FROM 1900
to 14o0 lbs. Also two, 100 lbs, all round,
good using family horses, afraid of
nothing. stand without hitching, good
age and good looking. ]. NJ Nichols, 20
Center, Cor. Child st. Tel. 397-R.
sept5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-17

HOUSE OF 8 ROOMS, HARDWOOD
doors. bath room and stable connected
Apples, pears piums and fruit trees; {
food location. Inquire of M r MerriI
l4s Water ST.. Augusta. Ne Tel ssR
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fOH SALE-HGHSES CATTLE.

ONE JERSEY COW, YEARS OLD,
price $50. @. w. Coleman, r. +. ID. 1,
Augusta, Maine. septl1dlwks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-17

YobAs NAME ON Ru6eER STAMP,
1870 ard 1sdebls, Is cents, Get. our
nslcSa 69Fd fof iGrger stamps r. z r.
ttninp ca. = Capitol st.. Augusta. Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-17

SECOND HAND LUMBER AND
brick. Am taking down all the buildings
on the Sampson oil cloth plant at Halo
well. Also sheathing and windows from
old buildings foot of Rines hill, Augusta
Apply to l.. l.. Wellman, IS Sewall St.,
or At plant at Hallowell. july15dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-17

LEAVE YOUR ORDERS FOR NEW
Home and Whites Sewing machine. also
store, 70 Silver street Waterville. Tel
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BIG ORCHARD PROPOSITION AND

EIGHT HOUSE LOTS, ON CAR
line, facing Bangor street. near VIII
|liams school, Cheap for cash. Inquire
|of Mrs. A. S. Bigelow Patterson street
sept4d2wks
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-04
Benefited Many Who
Had Tuberculosis

Those who suffer from Consumption
are generally troubled with night
tie or no appetite. Fresh air, good food,
and the proper care of the body are es-
sential to a recovery. but in many cases
something else Is needed. Eckman's Al
terative is medicine which has been
most successful in stopping night sweats,
reducing fever and promoting appetite,
and many who have used 1t, declare 1t
saved their lives. Investigate what 1t
did in this case:-
Gentlemen: For four years I was
troubled with cough, which gradually
became worse; had night sweats and
pains in my chest. l was losing my ap-
petite and had become SO thin and weak
/ could not attend to my household du-
Consumption. Not being satisfied, was
examined by the physicians of the Poly.
clinic Hospital. They also pronounced
the disease Consumption, which was
proven later by an examination of spu
tum, as tuberculosis Bacilli We're found.
pital. MY nephew would not allow me
to go until l had tried Eckman's Alter
alive Before l had taken the medicine
three weeks ! had marked relief, night
lieved, cough became loose and easy.
fever left me and l commenced getting
well. My health became normal. am
in excellent health now and have been
(MRS.) MARY WATSON.
Care Ed. Green. 1922 S. 18th ST.. Phila.. Pa.
Eckman's Alternative is effective in Bron.
chitis, Asthma. Hay Fever: Throat and
Lung Troubles, and in upbuiding the
or habit forming drugs. Ask for booklet
telling Of recoverfes and write to Eckman
Laboratory, Philadelphia. Pa, for evil
dence. For sale by all leading druggists
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-04
Every Child Should
Be Given This Tonic

When children have no appetite;
when they are continually peevish
and irritable; when they are restless
in their sleep, it is almost a certain
indication that their digestive organs
are troubled with worms or other
parasites. This is very common
ailment and easily remedied. Phys
icians will tell you that nearly every
clkld is so troubled at some time and.
in fact, many adults suffer in the
same way. Among adults this trouble
is invariably referred to as indiges-
ton, when in reality 1t is due to a
small parasite which infests the intes-
final tract.
For children, Jayne's Tonic Vermi-
fuge is unsurpassed, as it is not only
destructive to these parasites, but
completely removes the nests in which
their young are deposited. Seldom
does it purge, and the Improvement
in the health of the child will be the
first and best indication # the bene-
fetal results of the medicine. Not
only will the Vcrmifuge destroy all
the parasites, but its wonderful tonic
effects will restore the digestion which
has been impaired.
For children. the addition of little
sugar will make it SO palatable that
they will take it readily. Millions of
parents have praised it for more than
eighty years. Insist on Jayne's; &C
cept no other. Sold by druggists
everywhere. DR.. D. Jayne b Son,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-04

'.For revenge!" she cried. You
brought me on this train all this dis
lance to introduce me to girl you
used to spoon with. And don't like
her. She's awful"
Eyes, she is awful Mallory assent
ed. II don't know how ever"
ooh, you admit it,"
mo"
"Well, I'm going to marry you--
Inow-this minute-with that preach
er, then I'm going to get off at Reno
and divorce you"
Divorce me! Good Lordi On what
igrounds?"
ION the grounds of Miss Kitty
Observation-Disclosures - or whatever
her name is."
Mallory was groggy with punish.
Iment, and the vain effort to foresee
her next blow. But you can't name
IA woman that way" he pleaded, for
just being nice to me before ever
met you"
That's the worst kind Of unfaith.
fulness," she reiterated. "You should
have known that some day you would
meet me. You should have saved
your first love for me-
But last love is BEST" Mallory in
'terposed, weakly.
"Oh, no, it isn't, and II it is. how do
know I'm to be your last love? No.
sir, when I've divorced you, you can
go back to your first love and go
round the world with her till you get
dizzy"
But don't want her for wife,"
Mallory urged, Il want you"
you'll get me-but not for long.
And one other thing, I want you to
get that bracelet away from that
creature. Do you promise?'
How can 1 get 1t away?'
Take 1t away! Do you promise?"
Mallory surrendered completely.
Anything to get Marjorie safely into
his arms: Il promise anything, II
you'll really marry me"
"Oh, I'll marry you, sir, but not
really"
And while he stared in helpless awe
at the cynic and termagant that
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-04

ming to learn about Marjorie was that
she would never take the point OF
view he expected. and never proceed
along the lines OF his logic.
She had grown furious at him for
what he could not help. She had told
him that she would marry him out OF
spite. She had commanded him to
pursue and apprehend the flying par
son. He failed and returned crest
fallen and wondering what new form
her rage would take.
And, 10 and behold, when she saw
him so downcast and helpless, she
rushed to him with caresses, cuddled
his broad shoulders against her
breast, and smothered him. It was
the sincerity of his detection and the
complete helplessness he displayed
that won her woman's heart.
Mallory gazed at her with almost
more wonderment than delight. This
was another flashlight on her charac-
ter. Most courtships are conducted
under a rose-light in which wooer
and wooed wear their best clothes on
LuolT DeSt DeudVlCT, VI Ill eldIHts
moonlit, or gasIit twilight where ro-
nance softens angles and wraps
everything in velvet shadow. Then
the two get married and begin to
live together in the cold. gray day.
light of realism, with undignitied
necessities and narrowing situations
at every step, and disillusion begins
its deadly work.
This young couple was undergoing
all the Inconvenience and temper.ex.l
posures of marriage without its,
blessed compensations. They prom
Used to be well acquainted before they
were wed. If they still wanted each
other after this ordeal, they were pref
ty well assured that their marriage
would not be failure.
Mallory rejoiced to see that the
hurricane of Marjorie's jealousy had
only whipped up the surface of her
soul. The great depths were still
calm and unmoved, and her love for
him was in and of the depths.
Soon after leaving Ogden, the train
entered upon the great bridge across
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-04
Public Sale

Having rented my farm will have
closing out sale on the premises, the
former Will Stone farm, miles west
and II miles north of Cresco, % miles
southwest of Bonair, commencing at
10 O'Clock a. M, on
THURSDAY OCTOBER 10, 1912.
5 Head of Horses.
2 Black Mares
Sorrel mare, years old.
Bay Gelding. Spring colt.
26 Head of Cattle.
II Cows, some fresh and others
coming in soon.
Bull years old. Bull l year old
z Calves.
SIS Spring Pigs.
Machinery.
Deering binder.
Deering Corn binder
Mccormick Mower. Hoosier Drill.
Eclipse Gang PIow. Feed Mill.
Moline Disc. Endgate Seeder.
Rock Island Hay Loader.
Osborn side Delivery Hay Rake.
John Deere Riding Corn Plow
Bully Boy Corn Plow.
Walking Plow. Sickle Grinder.
4 section Harrow. Bob Sleigh.
Truck wagon, new.
All machinery new, just what you
will need next spring.
Miscellaneous.
20 Tons hay in barn.
Two Straw stack.
1000 bushels oats.
40 Acres Corn in field.
Two set work harness. Some Lumber
Other Articles too numerous to men
tion.
Free Lunch at Noon.
TERMS:-All sums of $1,000, or un-
der cash. On sums over that amount
one years time will be given on good
approved notes bearing per cent. in
terest. All articles must be settled
for before leaving the premises.
c. M. CARLSON, Prop.
Col. JOHN FINEGAN, Auctioneer.
w. H. TILLsoN, Clerk.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-04

continued its use until was made well. "
Mrs. HENRY LEISEBERG, 743 Adams st.
Kearneysville, w. Va. -"I feel it my
duty to write and say what Lydia D.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
done for me. l suffered from female
weakness and at times felt so miserable
l could hardly endure being on my feet.
CATER taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and following your
special directions, my trouble is gone.
Words fail to express my thankfulness.
l recommend your medicine to all my
friends. '-M Mrs. G. B. WILMINGTON.
The above are only two of the thou
sands of grateful letters which are con-
stantly being received by the Pinkham
Medicine Company of Lynn, Mass. which
show clearly what great things Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound does
for those who suffer from woman's ills.
II you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confi-
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by
woman aud held In strict confidence.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-04
CHAPTER XXI.
EoiIed Yet AGAIN.

Mallory had fled from the scene at
the first hum of the minister's words.
His fate was like alkali on his palate.
For twelve hundred miles he had ran
sacked the world for minister. When
one dropped on the train like mama
through the roof, even this miracle
had to be checkmated by perverse
miracle that sent to the train an early
infatuation, silly affair that he him.
self called puppy-love. And now Mar
jorie would never marry him. He did
not blame her. He blamed fate.
He was In solitude In the smoking
room. The place reeked with drifting
tobacco smoke and the malodor Of
cigar stubs and cigarette ends. His
plans were as useless and odious as
cigarette ends. He dropped into q
chair, his elbows on his knees and
his head in his hands-Napoleon on
st. Helena.
And then, suddenly he heard Mar.
jorie's voice. He turned and saw her
hesitating in the doorway. He rose
to welcome her, but the smile died
on his lips at her chilly speech:
''May l have word with you, sir?"
'Of course. The airs rather thick
in here" he apologized.
Just watt" she said, ominously,
and stalked in like young Zenobia.
He put out an appealing hand: Now.
Marjorie. listen to reason. OF course
I know you won't marry me now"
"Oh, you know that, do you?" she
said, with squared jaw.
"But, really, you ought to marry
me-not merely because l love you
and you're the only girl ever" He
stopped short and she almost smiled
as she tainted him: Go OIL dare
you to say it."
He swallowed hard and waived the
point: well, anyway, you ought to
marry me-for your own sake
Then she took his breath away by
answering: "Oh, I'm going to marry
you. never fear.'
"You are" he cried. with rush Of
returning hope. "Oh, l knew you
loved me-
She pushed his encircling arms
aside: Il don't love you, and that's
why I'm going to marry YOU"
But l don't understand"
"Of course not" she 'sneered, as II
she were thousand years old. you're
only a man-and a very young man."
you've ceased to love me-" he pro-
tested, lust because Of little AFFAIR
I had before l met your"
Marjorie answered with world-old
wisdom: "A woman can forgive q
man anything except what he did be-
fore he met her."
He stared at her with masculine dis
may at feminine logic: If you can't
forgive me, then why do you marry
me?"