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you mean Captain Grant,"
HE'LL How did you know THAR"
Never mind; do know-so you
can go on"
Z had no intention of speaking
Names
"oh, let that BASS. You may think
Grant all right, but the rest of us
know he is at the bottom of the whole
matter"
You mean he betrayed me?"
There is no doubt Of it. He is in
with Fagin."
The lad drew a long breath.
i half suspected it." he said slowly,
only it didn't seem possible. Now
listen, and perhaps together we can
make something out Of all this. l
Went to the place where we were to
meet, and had a talk with Grant
yes, it was Grant all right. He told
me some things, but needed a day or
two to get other information. While
waiting ! came over here to Elmhurst,
and found Claire. She's the kind of a
girl you can tell things to, and wrote
out what l had learned, and left some
of my papers. Then ] went back to
Lone Tree 1t was dark when | got
there, and | rode right into Fagin and
three of his men. They had me before
could lift a hand"
"Just wait minute. Mortimer"
broke in, becoming suddenly aware
there was a grayness in the eastern
sky. 81 want to creep in toward the
house while it remains dark. You can
tell the rest as we go along. Tom,
take these ropes and tie your man up.
Make him safe, and then come along
after us"
All right, sir. I'll fix the lad so
he'll be safe enough for while
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BLAME PLACED ON PHYSICIANS
Growth of Drug Habit In u,,..o
0"sseo 70 Be Due to opist.s
Ordered In Prescriptlon.

That SO per cent. OF all tbo
ana morphine manufactured IN 'a AM
country is used by persons VIII lnlS
formed the drug habit throuph I've 1--we
Clans prescriptions is the .. pnysE
statement made ny DR.. /, T ing
Cnief of the Division OF Drpgs IIeo'or'
ment of Agriculture. This Co., DepafE
and others, proving that nhvs s-,iell7
ana not patent" medicines az ,.o'''ll'
sponsible for the appalling grovts 10
drug addiction in the TTn,4oa CO ~
was made by Dr. Kebler in an oa les
at Washington, before the A. 49, ess
Society for the Study of AlcoboI ' oSa
Narcotics. oi and
LII. hebler is quoted by Wasbjns,o-
papers as having declared tbot 10u
using had increased 100 Der ceot "a s
the last 40 years, and that An,ar,. ~
medical men were not discrimInatiHa
enough in their use Of opiates I'M, I'M,
oyerlndulgence to their patients ~
SAID, is creating thousands of Is
users every year. rug
1t is a very sad thing to SOW a..
our physicians are doing the eroo,1a.
work in promoting the use of roc ,.
End morphine" said the doctor ST..
laws are not saving the public $50
the grip OF the drug habit. ana -.
American public is sinking tightao
and tighter into the black abvss -
the morphine and cocaine fiend
The worst of it is that the inv
tation of opium into the countrg ia
becoming larger and larger wear bs
year. I have heard it said on reliabls
authority that 80 per cent. of the 90
caine and morphine manufactured :,
this country is used by persons wbo
have formed the habit through doc,
tors prescriptions"
Almost simultaneously with DR. Keh
ler's address, Or. j. A. Patterson =,
Grand Rapids, Michigan, in uubro
statement said that 10 out of every %
patients vino come to an institution
with which he is connected for treat.
ment for the drug habit owe their
downfall to physicians prescriptions
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SYNOPSIS.

Major Lawrence. son of Judge Law
renee Of Virginia. whose wife was Lee.
Washington just after the winter at Val
ey Forge. Disguised In a British uni
form Lawrence arrives within the enemys
1nes, The Major attends great fete
Rose" from mob. He later meets the girl
~ a brilliant ball Trouble is started
over waltz and Lawrence Is urged by
hts partner. Mistress Mortimer THE Lady
pr the Blended Rose). to make his escape.
Lawrence is detected as a spy by Captain
Grant OF the British Army who agrees
10 n duel The duel is stopped b. Grants
friends and the spy makes a Dash for
liberty, swimming a river following mar
row escape. The Major arrives at the
shop OF blacksmith, who Is friendly, and
knows the Lady of the Blended Rose.
CAPTAIN Grant and rangers search black
smith shop in vain for the spy Law
renee joins the minute men. Grant and
his train are captured by the minute men.
Lawrence is made prisoner by an Indian
and two white men. who lock him in
strong cell. Peter advises Lawrence not
70 attempt to escape as some one"
would send for him. Grants appearance
adds mystery to the combination of cir
cumstances. Lawrence again meets the
Lady of the Blended Rose. who informs
him that he is in her house; and that she
was in command of the party that cap
tured HIM The captive is thrust into a
dark underground chamber when Captain
Grant begins a search Of the premises
finds tn place deserted. Evidence of
battle aid a dead man across the TIRES
hold Coz. Mortimer, father Of the Lady
of the Blended Rose. finds his home in
ruins. Capt. Grant insists that Lawrence
be strung up at once. Miss Mortimer APP
pears, explains the mystery and Law
renee is held a prisoner Of war. Law
rene escapes through plans arranged bv
the Lady and sees Grant attack Miss
Mortimer. Grant is Knocked out by Law
rence who comes to Miss Mortimer's re-
lief and then makes his escape. Captain
Grants base villany revealed Lawrence
returns to Valley Forge. where learns
more or Grants perfidy Washington
forces Clinton at battle and Lawrence gets
trace of Eric Mortimer. The battle of
Monmouth. Gen. Washington again starts
Lawrence on an important mission Law
renee finds Miss Mortimer in soldiers
uniform. acting as scout. Explanations
follow. Washington's dispatches are de-
lieYered TO Gen. Arnold and Lawrence is
ASSIGNED to special service of capturing
F7sia
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there in the orchard. II you are both
ready Wen CO."
took look myself at Toms rope
tying, and found 1t satisfactory. In
deed. in remembrance of my. own suf-
fering, even loosened the strain
little, confident the fellow could never
free himself unaided. Then the three
OF us. Mortimer armed with his late
guards gun, crawled up over the edge
of the bank, ran without stopping
ecross the open space, and crouched
in the shadow of the fence. 1t was
still dark. although faint gray tiuged
the eastern skyline. barely perceptible
through the intervening trees. The
greal house, hundred yards away.
was but blurred outline, distinguish
able by the lights shining out through
open windows AT that distance no
SOUND reached us. However. If Nor
timer was right. the way would be
clear for our passage along the front.
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LOOKING After His Bait

Daniel and Harvey, two old, expert
fishermen, were still" fishing for
trout in deep water, sitting with their
backs together, when Daniel acct.
dentally fell out of the boat and went
down. Harvey looked back and miss
ed his companion, who at that mo-
ment appeared ON the surface, pipe
still in his mouth, shaking his wbis-
kers profusely.
darvey- Dan! jest missed
ye! Where we been?
Dan-Oh, | jes' went down for ter
see if me bait wus all right.-Judga.
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CHAPTER Xxx.
We Attain the House.

Come on, Mortimer, and we'll soon
find out what is going on" l turned
to the prisoner. Where are the rest
of your gang?"
you'll find out fer yerself, mister
he answered sullenly. IAN maybe
damn quick too"
"They are in the grape arbor to the
south of the house." broke in Eric.
THAT was where Fagin told them to
lie quiet and wait orders"
"Then we will explore along the
north side. keeping the fence between
us. I've got handful of men over
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CHAPTER XXX.
! Bun Across Eric.

slept three hours. the dead sleep
of sheer exhaustion, but felt refreshed
and strong when roughly aroused. Be-
fore sunset | was across the river.
where found my little squad of dra-
goons prepared for their nights adj
venture Arnold had kept his word
the fresh horses being fine animals.
the ammunition in excess OF our
needs. Eonroy was enthusiastic, and
somewhat loquacious, but cut his
conversation of rather sharply, and
ordered the men into their saddles
With brain clarified by sleep real
lied the Importance of the work be.
fore us. and how imperfect my plans
We're. could merely ride forth to
Eimhurst, hoping to pick up some
clew 10 aid me. As We rode rapidly
along the deserted road leading to
FarrelFs | reviewed over and over
again every remembered detail, only
to conclude that | must get hands on
Grant, and by threats, or any other
available means, compel him to con
fess his part in the villainy. Dusk
settled about us, succeeded by night,
as We pressed steadily forward, the
men riding silently, the only sound
the thud of hoofs, and the slight Jingle
OF accoutrem ents. AS we passed the
black walls of Farrel's shop, / re-
called the papers found in Grants
coat and the reference In Fagin 5 note
to rendezvous at Lone Tree, Prob
ably that was the spot where the two
had been accustomed to meeting. If
true In the past, why not now as well?
Suddenly 1t occurred to me that 1t
was at place called Lone Tree that
the minute men had gathered for their
attack on Delavan's wagon train.
Gould this. by any possibility, be the
same spot? | drew my horse back
beside Conroy
Ever heard of place called Lone
Tree" | asked quietly.
He rubbed his head thoughtfully
mot Just about here, sir. We
camped over east of there once, may
be year ago, down in hollow where
there was one big tree standin' all
alone. kind OF an odd-lookin' tree, sir,
and seems to me, the guide said the
place was called something like that.
Say. Tom to the nearest dragon,
do you remember that Lone Tree
where we camped when We were out
hunting Tarleton?"
Sure: in east Medford There was
q farmhouse across on the side OF
hill. got some buttermilk there"
Wasn't that what the guide called
the place--Lone Tree?"
''Derned IL know, sergeant. Don't
recollect hearin the guide say any
thin bout that, but the woman at the
house told me her place was called
Lone Tree cottage-so l reckon he
might"
This was a chance worth trying
1--WE will take the first turn to the
left, and have look at the place" |
said. "Conroy, you and Tom ride
ahead. and keep your eyes OPEN"
We reached the hollow where the
big tree stood. about midnight bu,
found little reward. The house on
the hill had been burned TO this
ground Near the tree. however. we
discovered evidence of recent camr
fires, one not yet cold. and apparently,
there had been quite a body OF meI
camped there lately. Conroy manu-
featured a torch, and secuted abou,
finally reporting
81 don't know how many were hers
cir. altoga.hes. hsk there was a lot {
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ADOPTED Standard Carat

The international carat which has
been adopted in this country, to be
effective July next. is 200 milligram.
mes. or one-isth of gramme (3Gss
grains), and is now in use in France.
Germany and practically all countries
except the United States, Great Bri.
tain. Belgium and Holland.
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Innnortanf Ia Mnthara
Inherited.

Was there ever an informer In
your family?"
What do you mean by such ques
ton as that, sir?"
Il noticed that your baby is In
clined to be squealer"
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Business Acumen.

What! Fifty cents for putting in
the load of coal? You charged only
quarter the last time"
Yes. mum. but coal has riz
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Doubtful.

Have you a good COOK now?
Il don't know. ! haven't been homs
since breakfast" -London Opinion.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-03

Many girl who wouldn't make g
good wife for poor man would make
a poor wife for a rich man
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A Distinction.

Caller-Is your mother engaged?
Grace tagged 5)--No ma'am: Auntle
May is engaged but mammals mar
ried.
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came when Lily was called upon TO
contribute her part to the family sx-
cheausr In the products OF, her head.
hand and heart.
In other words. she had to get soms-
thing 10 do. 10 she found . position In
IN once. keeping niles and counting ng.
uraa.
6hs thought her lot was very poor tn
deed. She looked about at tho nying
limousines with their richly clad occu.
pants. and RESPECTFULLY noted the matinee
thronxs and longinaiy DNvrED them
their hfe Of leisure.
SO Il came 10 pass that a. Lily was
good to look upon opportunity came "a
her by which she might become one OF
those she had onvied. II came in the
form Of m old man. He had money and
more money--the sslf-same money that
buys beautiful dresses and opera boxes
and Journeys abroad. These he offered
unto her.
Now. a. aforesaad. IAiy. being good
10 look upon. had her little heart thrpbs
within her immediate circle. And ONE;
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stores. and he was wildly
striving with both hands to
49, scoop up some precious drops
collected in the small hollows OF the
ledge. that he realized the full magni-
tude Of the disaster which had befailen
them.
During the FIRST rapid exchange Of
fire.. before the enemy vacated the elm.
several bullets had pierced the tar
paulin. BY . stroke of exceeding bad
fortune two OF them had struck each OF
the water barrels and started the slaves.
The contents quietly ebbed away beneath
the broad sheet. and flowing inwart,s by
reason OF the sharp slope Of the ledge.
percolated through the fault. Iris and
he. notwithsta ndlnZ ther frenzled ef-
forts, were not able to save more than
a pint % gritty discolored mud. The
rest, infinitely more valia ole to them
than all the diamonds OF DE Beers. was
now ooxang through the natural channel
cut by centuries OF storm. dripping upon
the headless skeleton IN the cave. soak
Ing down to the very heart ot their
buried treasure.
jerks was 80 paralzyed by this catas-
trOphe that Irds became alarmed. AZ
yet she did not grasp it, awful signif-
canre. That ne. her hero. 20, brave. 70
confident In the face Of many dangers.
should betray E,sch sense Of irredeem-
able loas. tvtahtened her much mere
~ ne ina61snt ttDaAe >'''-''-f 49, ''''
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rest for the better we're he able to slsy
every Dyak on the island with u single
shot. Yet her gentle protest pleased
him. She could not at the same time
be callOus to human suffering and b.
Iris. But he declined the discussion Of
such sentiments.
you were going to say something
when . brief disturbance took placer"
he inquired.
yes, l was surprised to md how
hot the ledge has become"
you notice It more because you are
Obliged to remain here
After a pause:
II think I understand now why you
were 80 upset by the loss Of our water
supply. Before the day ends We will
be In great straits. enduring aEonass
from thirst"
Lot w not meet the devil half way"
he rejoined. He preferred the unfair
retort to confession which could only
foster dismay.
'But. please. I am thirsty now"
He moved uneasily. He was only too
conscious Of the impish weakness, COM
mon To all mankind. which creates a
desire out OF sheer inability TO satisfy
II. Already his own throat was
parched. The excitement Of the early
struggle was In Itself enough to en-
gender an acute thirst. lie thought II
best 70 meet their absolute needs as far
as possible.
Bring the tin cup" ne said. let us
take half our store and use the re-
maindsr when we eat. Try to avoid
breathing through your mouth. The hot
air QUICKLY affects the palate and causes
an artificial dryness. We cannot yet bs
IN real need OF water. II Is largely I'M
agination."
Iris needed no second bidding, She
carefully measured out half pint al
the unsavory huid--the dregs of the
casks and the scourinss of the ledge.
II will drink nrst." she cried.
mo, no. ne interrupted impatiently.
Give II to me-"
She pretended 10 be surprised.
AS mere matter OF policemen
II am sorry. but ! must insist"
She gave him the cup over hi
shoulder. He placed It TO his lips anc
Culped steadily,
There" he Aald, gruffly. Il was In a
hurry. The Dyaks may make anoths
rush At any moment"
Iris looked into the vessel
you have taken none at ALL" sH'
said.
NONSENSE"
"Mr, jerks, be reasonable You nee
W-withOut-you"
His hands shook somewhat. II wa
well there was no call TOT accurat,
shooting Just then,
Il assure YOU ! tsaA ~ ] rsaulSsa.'
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The Wings of the Morning uaytr By Louis T1acy

Her lips whitened. Her words became
incoherent.
Tell me-" she Whispered. Il can
bear anything but silence. Tell me. /
implore you. IL II SO bad?"
The sight Of her distress sobsred HIM.
He ground his teeth together a. man
does who submits to . painful oper-
alton and resolves not TO ninoh beneath
the knife.
TT is very bad" ne said; mot quite
the end. but near II"
1.-THE end" she bravely answered, is
death. We are living and uninjured, You
must fight on. II tho Lord Wills II We
shall not die"
He looked In her blue eyes and saw
there the light of Heaven.
God bless YOU. dear girl" ne muir
INJURED brokenly. You would cheer any
man through the Valley Of the shadow.
were he Christian or Faint-heart"
Her glance did not droop before his.
In such moments heart speaks TO heart
without concealment.
I'VE still have a little water" she
cried. Fortunately We are not thirsty.
You have not forgotten our supply OF
champagne and brandyH"
There was a species OF mad humor
in the suggestion. oh for another mir
acie that should change the wine into
water!
He could only fall In with her unre-
Elective mood and leave the dreadful
truth to its own evil time. In their
little nook the power OF the sun had
not yet made itself felt, BY ordinary
computation It was about Q o'clock.
Long before noon they would be grill
in,. Throughout the next few hours
they must suffer the torture OF Dives
with one measre pint OF water to share
between them. OF cOurS0 -" wine and
spirit must be- stunned llNe :. pestilence
To touch either under such conditions
would be counting heat. apOplexy and
death. And next day.
He frightened his Jaws before he an
swered;
I'VE will console ourselves with q
bottle OF champagne for dinner Mean
while, hear our friends shouting e
those left on this side OF the Island
I must take an active interest In thu
conversation"
He grasped rife and lay down or
the ledge. already gratefully warm
There was good deal OF sustained
recognized the chiefs voice. giving IN
Smugglers' Cove and were now stand
ing on the beach near the quarry,
II wonder II he is hungry" NJ
thought. III no. ! will Interfere will
the commissariat.
Iris peeped forth at him.
Mr.. Jenks!"
Yes" without turning his head. III
hAsw II was - ordinary question.
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west. this being the arc Of their perl
phey assigned to her.
Looking At a sunlit space from cover
and looking at the same place when
swoltering In the direct rays Of tropi-
cal sun are kindred operations strangely
diverse In achievement. Iris could not
reconcile the physical sensiuvsness Of
tho hour with the careless hardihood Of
tho preceding days. Her eyes ached
somewhat. for she had tilted her SOU
wester to the back OF her head In the
effort to cool her throbbing temples.
She put up her right hand TO shade
the too vivid reflection Of the giisten In <
sea. and was astounded to lind that in a
few minutes the back OF her hand was
scorched, A faint sound OF distant
shouting disturbed her painful reverie.
How II IT," she asked. that we feel
the heat so much to-day? I have hard
ly noticed II before"
For two good rsasons--foN cd idle
ness and radiation from this confound-
ed rock Moreover. this n the hottest
day We have experienced on the island.
There IL not breath Of aAy. and the
hot weather has kist comusenced."
Don't you think" she sDaid huskiiy
that our position here = quite hope
less3"
Go Bs Continusd.l
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Copyright. 1903. by Y. J.
SYNOPSIS OF pRECEDING IN

SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING ms. 'ENTS.
., 1oesr AnstNthss.. . risiny BritisL Ger In
!n0A, y tbs Victim Il . conspiracy on Art II
ms Colousl's wife and Lord vsntnor. uiassd
!!09 the afu9 b. coust. martial, h stASh u f0I
IL nMn ~, e aes"s3 :sD{1nc !. . s;sT. "sSEd
s sS.:s v s; =: D:s:: S:1!si;s p q:
Gh!s. See 6. ad.r C, Sssa,. s: onia y:
nth the girl 2 4 nesrtr klind. There. hsnna
sisieton and also find. a MYSTERIOUS chart that /,
alone she is stt.eisd By hand Of head !Suniin:
: strut eppts. h. rifls At the hand. Exploring
sold He wrts. letter to Iris, telling her d
,. fInth.. this letter. ne tears 1t % fragments.
d,ovned ..ilon: 20 that the pyat. may thipi
;llnAl gun. st by Anstr,!hsr 70 81. ne and
have prepsred and poviAoned M snch an emei
snY. The .Dyak, approach, more than eighty in
tie Isdse. occupants and orsn Ineffective fir o.
then. But during the heat a tho day. Iris cric1
out Chat the water cash have bust.
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May come too?''
what! expose yourself on the ledgel'
Yes, even that. am 10 tired of
sitting here alone"
''Well. there 10 no danger at present.
But they mtoht chance TO see you. and
you remember what -"
Yes. remember quite we'll. II that
10 all" There was q rustic OF gAf-
ments. II am very mannish In ap-
pearance. II you promise not to look
at me will Join you"
II promise"
Iris stepped forth. She was flushed q
be. she picked up q Lee-Metford.
Now there are two guns" she said,
~ she stood near him.
He could see through the tall Of his
eye that slight but elegantly proper
toned young gentleman Of tho sea-
farinR profession had suddenly appeared
from nowhere. He was glad she had
taken this course. II might better the
position wore the Dyaks to see her thus.
1.-THE moment tell you. you must
fall flat" he warned her. mo cers.
mony about It. Just nop!"
II don't know anything better cal.
culated to make one flop than a bullet
she laughed. Not yet did the tragedy
q the broken kegs appeal to her.
Yes. but II achieves Its purpose N
Cautionary method"
Trust mo for that. Good gracious"
The sailors rifle went on with an un
expected bang that froze the exclama
ton on her lips. Three Dysks were at
tempting to run the gauntlet to thel
heleaguered comrades. They carried I
jaI and two wicker baskets. He with
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Ing 90. The New yps Evening Womb.
there WAS near her own agc-out then
that 10 ANOTHER story.
To make long fable short. this younG
woman married the old man. For u 10
an everyday occurrence THAI youth bar
ters beauty FOR old age at the behsst Of
Mammon. And everything material that
she had cravcd came TO her. the lovely
gowns, the matinees. the iimousines and
the Journeys. But always With her IVES
tho opportunity-the old man.
she could not escape. for no vas part
and parcel Of It all. and thus THE. too.
became routine--vsry much ~ the dles
and figures which she had learnaa to
dcspise.
Years went by and the hot Mood Of
youth In her veins that ionged 70 be un
and doing and hvins dared not assert
itself. for II WAS marching to the Tune
Of tho Tired. The young eyes had tn
look through the spsctaclss Of age. for
It was all a part OF the price.
Many. many times she thought Of that
Other One. and how life would have
gone with ono whose years nearer
matched hers. and who would accosd.
insly note the hour glass at the AAAE
time
Regret camc often. Even the fllse snd
| figures would now have been WELL
COMED with their accompanying op-
portunity Of freedom and love. Lay
had dropped long bsfore freedom came
to her again. And she wished she AaA
II all to DO over.
She would look With eompssstoa new
on any young woman who had ne -
portunity Of LOVE. and would ~ uats
her this moral:
I'm THE NATTER OF MARKHAM
NAY FLOWERS CAN NO MORE
BIOOM IN DDCENnloR THAN DE-
' CEMBER SHOWS CAN LAST N
May"
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leading In more ridiculous
his fastened
needed
itself
Meanwhile had
business woman When
night ana I'm Ens there to pray
a
emotions sxavasany her ma. scene In
OF
talked about
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but had accumu.
lated no fortune.
In fact, the rear
Ing Of the family
u . U ally nattsae1
out the weekly pay
envelope. 90 mat
there was not very
much left In the
way Of hnsry for
the family-and es-
peciaily for Lily.
the girl. In ths or.
dinary course Of
oyeuta the tim q