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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-19
Salem Girl Writes From Europe


terrible heat Her husband is a
- 'Sehweiger SO they went straight
TO the government Officials, and ! am
sure tney will be freed and allowed
to come here. But the poor wife says
they will lose their lovely home and
all their belongings that they have
worked 10 wears to get Even his store
will be piundered by the Arabs. lt's
terrible; n person can scarcely realize
how many people nave to suffer,
persons who really have nothing TO 10
with the war.
81 stayed there until Sunday mora
ing, and even though they insisted On
my staying longer knew that in this
war time they We're all short of money,
and were so sad, too, that thought it
best ] should 20 on. ! went by way
of Thun, lnterlakeu. Br;enz, Meiringen
and Brnig, so went all alone and had
wonderful trip. Saw the Jung Frau
in all its glory. 1t is really wonderful
and so beautiful that It almost took
my breath. reached Luzern about )
clock. | reached Scnwanden the next
morning. What | am going to do !
Berlin or we may stay here awhile
longer. | haven I heard from Berlin at
ALL If YOU think best will come
home. One can never tell how long
this war will last or what the end will
be. | believe we will be safe, but llv-
ing may get very high.
''The war is terrible and there are so
many reports about it here that one
never knows what to believe. We feel
no direct eifects of it lere, blt all the
Swiss soldiers ere on the frontier pre-
pared for action any moment when the
French or Italians try to pass over
their line. Mr.. s. had card from one
of his pupils in Berlin and she said they
weren I allowed to speak English OF
the streets of Berlin and that every
. American had to wear the American
flag. Most people seem to be leaving
. Berlin, so YOU may STE me before yer,
long. But first am going to Berth
n and have my things packed, and tnen
{ if it gets no better, ! will be off TO
Y home.
n "We are all anxiously waiting t
@ know what we are to 10 next Poo
@ Mrs. - won I have any opera IN
|. til the war is over, but her manage
2, said she could have her place when
n did open. Just had q tel
# gram from Mr.. -, and he said fc
4. us to come to Berlin; that il ism I dal
e gerous, and that it is very quiet thel
lie now. We will leave here soon; so th
d will probably be my last letter fro
ne Switzerland.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-19
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i, ...,i,g Of school has no doup' 10.
|HE 'psai isiluenee upon social ae'
laa A. ~ ior Salem society women
hvp, W II n them mothers OF interest,", :,
N ~ M., % have been busy preparing
inlns,i and making other neces.
.,,tiOu 'a,,s for the approaching
FHoweyer, 50 soon rs .,T eaTTa, a.
r. ears are adjusted there WIN ,s De
.1 ni, # interest in things Of a less ''s ;
p''l ls,0,s y in when the younger
IN I'm u,t be entirely overlookeu' eI
W W, ,,rsral ag NATIONS have made par lt
~ for number of informal NJ
llals \ .,;Og. ~, for their sons and daugh,
i..aS;Sg l'u. school, realizing the
+, a. v ,Ss bomely axiom that all WORK
!. v n, "l,v i conducive to dnllness
|. highest Of students .,o..
'..ss fair. which is only q snort
S.,snt, e' i also an all-engrossine
!, cores of busy matrons arrahs'
H,.,;, homes for the entertainment
,. Annually people from al.
n, ,tate are welcomed as house
w ~, ,beir stav. whose enter
-,'t program consists of daily
/. "a me grounds, and, Judging from
|.'t iDdicstions, they will this yeal
4 furnished a particularly pleasan'
MI this event is over, no anteltaln
4 4 any Importance will be eonsid
.,,yciing her beautiful home int
.,b,,ble floral bower, Mrs. Henr,
Il y,vus added delightfully."- to tn
4 attractive affairs which hay
1pbnented her mouse guest, Mis-
t,vd, Meyers, of Baltimore, enter
lg Yesterday afternoon with
ha.
is Meyers is a lovely yNung CIR
ene Of face and manners, and ha
M made scores of admiring friend
Who will claim her during he
b the inspiration for numerous a
i've affairs. She made a pictuI
lllish lOveliness as she greete
gests. She wore a beautiful az
liahpleated frock of light blu
d le chine and carried a large arm
oi Cecil Brunner roses.
Snart society thronged the rooms b
sen tie hours of 1880 and 81;
I Flock, and charming maids and M
f n assisted. Mrs. George W. Gri
Miss Veda Cross presided at Il
and coffee urns in the billiar
uI which was resplerdent with br
1t yellow dahlias. These blOssOr
e arranged in silver bowls on Il
ble festOOns of Smilax deckiT
str0Hers and the appointments
room. Candles in handsome silv
d'n east subdued light benea
low shades, completing the love
'f motif. Assisting Mrs. Gray al
= Cross in serving were Mrs. John
serts Mrs, Asanel Bush, Ms. Frai
an and Miss Winitred Byrd.
aaiioned about the rooms we're NJ
y. Chapman, Mrs. ). G. SargeI
A Rollin K. Page and Miss Margal
sIe' who assisted in receiving a
n Elrriaining.
n = ssis'isl gowns found reflection in t
'oatiOns.
''laHese plum foliage blended hi
n'r'ly with the mahogany fini
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-19
BY MoLL1E RUNooRN.

of the dining.room, softtinted old rose
dahlias ornamenting reception hall and
6ving.room, where palms lent grace
full suggestion of greenery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-19

..**** 4 4 = < : : !.
] -. ,,5 club potiees will ! !.
. rs'i,sSi 'iS,Si,ai al Journal oa editorial ia ! !:
, 4, To % S'P5'ls' % : ?. n. Main s. i !
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-19

Honoring Superintendent and Mrs. 0.
NJ. Elliott, Principal and Mrs. J. G.
Nelson, newly-appointed members Of
the high school faculty, older members
of tnat institution will preside as hosts
and hostessts at an informal reception
tonight in the high school gymnasium.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-19

Mrs. George Mack left for her south-
ern California home Thursday, after u
month 5 sojourn in Salem as the guest
of her mother, Mrs. NJ NJ. Chapman.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-26
BUHkE
w EEeNT ~
CAcfUSCIYY
Bygo. HENRY

Copyright. 1906. by the s. s. Mcclure Col
n T is well that hay fever and colds
81 do not obtain in the healthful
III Vicinity Of Cactus City, Tex, for
the dry goods emporium OF Ma.
Sarro5 & Plat. Situated there, is not to
be sneezed tat.a
Twenty thousand people in Cactus
City scatter their silver coin with lib.
eral hands for the things that their
hearts desire. The bulk of this semi.
pr1ious metal goes to Navarro Z &
platt. -TheirhugeI brick, building covers
enough ground to Craze a dozen head
Of sheep. You can buy of them a rat
tlcsnake skin necktle, an automobile
or an elghty-tiye dollar latest style Ia.
dy's tan coat in,twenty different shades.
Navarro & Pint first introduced pen.
ntcs west of the Colorado river. They
had been ranchmen with business
heads. who saw that the world did not
necessarily have to cease Its reyolu.
tons after free grass went out.
Every spring Navarro, senior part.
iner. iifty-fye. half Spanish. cosmopolI.
tan. able. polished. had "gone on to
sIhod ~ t.Sina ~ s9 tSa a,s 80 sas,,e
%,s nn,,aa,,.a S ~ ,, .nes.ons ,rh,l ne
he lacked - lis ~ IN, 9spei. '.n.l
lor hasasa 4 us M I'LL sesssai eiies a
tsisst, 7: - 80 saAe ~. US US
.IoGrn bo s,,,t - ~, ...,s
nor ,von s%o,l ~ IN ~ ti, ,s yan,o. iiare
tSa aoo Ss .H"' 81 oi sn's sear5'o pus
! ~ r,stt" ioo,.o, t,rod
ai'm toIn'nS sain sI H. az. I, -. =, :,
Ia n n,nmh ,eaa tnSn 'n nat. NV. ~, aorn
can ttnpn = Wl;ir, IN Co.. a. .a. 80 g. g.. =
::fswS days nm nv ro,: 80 ~ I ,.S -. 9
I'm !. "ia' ~" nase so'ne
Two voo,;s lator q mo, II ro,s.,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-26
MARR1AGEA1A

The GOLDEN vitality OF Tie SUNNI
day stole pleasantly through Mar
ian's blood. Size never felt better
than when motoring. To-day, as
Meadows urged his Handsome car
nortiissard eyef roads that stretch
cd amoothly along the bord erss OF the
sparkling Hudgon, she cared Jittlo
~hither was taking her. She no
longer fdlt fbe necessity Of Keeping
dn guard N his presence. she!trust-
ea ana flied him. 10 her, after her
variety o. bittergand unhappy expe-
Fences With men, since she had left
tie protection OF domesticity, the
feeling Was profoundly comfortable.
finely gratifying.
a sfGtnit be around here much
lenger& volunteered her companion
"How thatSH SHE inqairsd, "a
suppose you'll be lodging back TO
ypat otd llsprFts IN Europe soon
again Ise1yy youSi' she could not
help but adding.
You needn.t,e he said with a
shrng. TITS an odd sort Of thing I've
drtttsd into this time. I'm to be
married next month"; ,a.
married. " echoed Marian, almost
dpmblepnle1. d
Sounds funny, doesn't it2p he
smiled. 10,
Coming from YOU yes she said.
'stEcn't YOU the man who lad tile
reputation Of never having been in
leyeS In spite Of your reputation,
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Divorced LIED
=. D., Helen Hesons Fuesde *.
yon,re Just the kind TO fall victim
the quiekest TO a pair o. magnetic

iyon.re Just the Kind total victim
the quickest TO pair Of magnetic
eyes,.
In this case, :, retained Meadogsl
smy thoroughly merited reputation
does not conflict with my schedG me-
plunge into matrimuny. My mar
.riage 8 what might properly III
termed q framesnp. Just part offtlit
game I've letsmyself be competed II
play nh my lid. The girls good
sort 1T that. 4 shall probably deyei5
op quite q fancy, possibly even a
iIondess for ner IN time. 3iother and
dad have had their hearts set onttllig
marriage for a long time. It wouldn't
he right for me to disappolnt them
after the handsome way they've talk.
en- care of me and shooting responsi.
Utilities out of my path. The point
is that all concerned seem to figure
that there is too much money 10
both families to allow even n little
thing like a marriage 70 be anything
but cut=and-dried.."
"why. It seems perfectly wicked
said Marian. 81 should think that
getting married should of all things
be held more or less sacred: al
ways had the idea that lack ofmon-
'ey was the thing tint kept marriages
from being what they ought TO be"
t%.lNoilfing is sacred In, which mon
Icy, Is, concerned" y observed Meadows.
."tntt this ease, I'm simply a pawn, be-
Ing showed around on a pseddo-sen.
tlMental chess board in q game that
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-26

N ! ~ - b.
.This was the other onc=the wed
ding ring saId the Texan. lloldIagEtlh
smooth gold band ou the palin o. Ills
hand, " \ rs. t,tsl
Miss Asher'sH eyes blazed upon hin
In tile hal. darkness. "a
"Was that what YOU meant; DID
you'-l
Somebody opened tue door from. ~:
side the house.
sGPed nIgls,%s.sqid Plat. am see yoii
at the store, tomorrow"
Miss Asher fanG PIP, TO her room anil
shook the schoolteaSher until she san
upliti LED ready 10 SCREAM "iSire!'
Where Is, tt:r she cried. NJ
That's What ! want TO l;now.r said
the model 8 You've studied geography!
Emma, and, yolli ought to,know. Where
u a toWns called Gao. Gpc. CarasT75C,il;
Fasass City, 'thtpk they called III S,.,,yl
III dare, YOU wake me, ~ folt
thatF said the sehooi:eaeher. Cara
cas-, Is In Venezuela, of course" y
whats T. llke;g
why. It's principally earthquakes
and negroes and monkeys aud mnlarial
fever qnd'voIeal9es,r .s5a,ssa5
II don't cares"s said Miss Asher
,hllthely. I'm going there tomorrow"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-26

FOR sAI1E-one &c acre farm ~
ing on Gilloak branch of Dhhkard
!, MIL run; 20 acres of grass, plen;
~ of fruit; room house with
good outbuildings; fine for, gar
7dening. and truck. Church and
school house close. Well watercd.
. lying in a good grass field. OIL
and gas considered on day. of sale.
Apply to j.. Neeson Ice, Barrack-
Vile, w. Va. G=19s1mo
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pay dollars where chickens
pay cents? small capital needed:
small space required; always PEN
ned up: ready markets. send for
May issue of our Journal; fully OK
planned there; price ten cents. Re-
liable SQUAD Journal, Versailles,
MO.
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THE GREAT $4,000 JKlvR. owz GAME

ARE you ALREADY PLAYING ,hs Book lesors Game. or
don't think You cana r.
ii % simple indeed. aies. knd.bet
ter than most games that for cash
prizes ranging from 50. 500
shewdnes In fitting picture Theresto
begin
You SO 500 Il sep
Of the books which TIE
your OF books III which
merely lave to pick; out the it'll
write down et the complete set 81 SO pistnres
Send in titles
the catalogue OF book the
which the pictures yourself
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others are playing. But I'm too much
OF a creature OF habit to SHIRT a re-
beliicn at this stage of the game. BE-
.ides, ms one Of the few ways In
which can show my appreciation.
and esteem Of the pater and the
When does ii happen2r inquired
MIRIAM, hardly knowing whether 30
tfeat seriously or ltghtly the Others
odd pred cament. j.
q festiye CEREMONY takes place
tile middle % next month, in Chi
cage. We san from New YORK on
the cyenteelttl for the Aiediterrall-
can. 10 puttef around and kill time.
lntil autumn; Then IRE scheduled
to 80 on hibition before society.
l9ll! lllttle performer III make, I'm
afraid" &
Marian burst into laughter, una
BILE TO repress her half-slocked
amusement.
What wouldst2H smiled the droll
one. IAN ] not unfortunately una
bic TO make qliving5 by myself, ana.
does 1t not therefore deyofye upon
me TO accede to the wishes OF my
Kind parents whence cometh my sllsl'
tenance, shelter, clothes and mo-
So u .
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-26

FOR REMT-Fiye rooms on second
floor. furnished or UNFINISHED.
Will rent in suite or separately.
Also, three ROOMS, FURNISHED OF G,i=
furnished. on third floor. Call
/. 7O7-J Bell phone. or inquire Mr.
&Jepson, Mays Bowling Alley.
5-23-ti
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FoR SALE - One eut-Gnder rubber
tired Srunabout in good condition.
Can be seen at Snyder's Bakery,
Pittsburgh ave. tC=24=St
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-26

FOR sALE-Genuinc Pit Terrier. 3
years DID, Good watchdog. Will
sell or trade. Inquire sof Press
man at this office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-26

FOR Sal Nice building lot, cor
ner 9TH street and Coleman ave-
nue. Apply to ]. c. Miller, Cooks
i Hospital. 6-20-6t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-26

FOR SALE Cottage for sale. Large
lot: Inquire in person, I'll Glen
Is ayenu.. ~ G-22-3t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-26

Safety Razor. Blades to
sharpen We do 'em bctter'n the
other fellow. Double edge blades,
30 cents9per dozen; single edge,
IS cents per dozen. Dig up your
old blades and send them 10 Will
s. Richardson, 1877 Greene street,
MARIETTA o. ,G-3-1mo.
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FOR SALE,

FOR SALE ..S
FOR SALE - Modern frame resi-
dcnce, Il rooms and two batls.
gc9, electricity; block from postoI-
flee; nice dwelling and ideally
adapted to renting rooms. Adj
dress A. D. C., care West Virgin
IAN. Casino
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-26

FOR RENT -. A nice modern five
room apartment in Kelley Build
ling, Water street. Inquire n r;
KelleyS Lumber Co., hofll phones. I
G-9-tf
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FIRST CLASS, up to date dress
making done. See Mrs. NJ. H..
Mueller Mamford Bldg. s-1s-2t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-26

THE WATSON SANITARY HATCH.
ING PARLoRs-Day old chicks a
specially. Barred Rocks and R. l.
Reds. Also remedy for Bowel
Trouble in, young chicks. Geo.
Weiss, Watson, W. Va. Consi.
Phone 24S-X. 5-2s-1mo
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-26

isttUf.N y
In Cactus City, trying to select one on
which to build a house, for his wife 10
be. who was Just then In the dressing
room taking OF an evening gown OF
Lavender and ttllle. ~
Take your time, Mr.. Platt,p said
ztzzbaum. Think 1t over tonight
You won't find anybody else meet our
prices. on goods ike these. I'm afraid
You're having ullitIme In New York,
Mr.. Platt I A young man like you-of.
course you miss the society OF the
ladies. Wouldn't you like a nice young
lady to take out. to dinner this eytni
ing? Miss Asher. now. Is very nice
young lady: she WIN make II agreeable
for yon.', 7
why. she doesn't know. me- SAIL
Plat wondefihsiy aShe, doesn't know
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-26

MEN WANTED to visit trade with
our cigars. Salary s25 weekly to
start. Cordelle Cigar Co., Station
p.tNew. YORK City. ~ G.12-tf
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FOR RENl-3 rooms with bath, gas
anL electric liGhtrs All modern
convenienees. Apply 116- Grafton
st. .4-14-tf
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YOUNG MAN wishes position as
stenographer. Call 4S1-R. Best
ofreference. 5-27-3t
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FoRRENT

FOR RENT -Four room house. Gas
and water. Apply Smith Morris.
401 Spring st. G-23=3t
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wANTED-rhree or four hours
stenographic work daily by stem
ogrnpher with permanent petition.
but With gleisure time. Address
3. v.,carefW West yirginian. 4 81 tt
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FOR REsT-one flat. Iour rooms
and bath, 210 Jackson street. APP
ply 1913 Jefferson street. 5=14-tf
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WNNTED-Whlte grrl for general
house work. Small family. APP
ply 70s Fifth street, South Side,
IL J; I 4s7-tf.
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MEN Our Illustrated catalogue ex.
plains how We teach the barber
trade in few weeks. mailed free.
Write AIoler College, Cincinnati,
81 G-19-Gt
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FOR sALErBlan coal options at
the West Yirginlan office. 3-26-fl
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FOR RENT-Rooms with or without
nght housekeeping. Apply Mrs.
Robertson. Cor. Monroe and High
ST s3;2-aI-sf
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FOR RENT one Broom house in
9Th ward. u. s., Walker. Console
dated Phone 139. s6-S=tf
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TOR RENT apartment, Yost
Flats: Apply j. c. Miller. Cooks
Hospital. 7=1s!tf
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bill allowing bfothers-in=law and Sis!
ters-in-law TO marry.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-26

LOST
LosT-Lady's pocketbook on Main
street containing small amount OF
money. Return to this office. for
reward, 6=23!st
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cotton rags for
cleaning presses. &c per ID.
Fairmont West 5yirGinian Office.
5is.is 1!26-tf.
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FOR RENrMFurnisted front room
for rent Apnly All Monroe st. 1t
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FOR RErsT7sroom iioase on ,Piess
pont Ave. All modern convent
ences. Apply 500 Benoni Ave.
Con. Phones 81. 6:s.tf
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wANTEDALawns to NOV, sod or
seed. shrnbbery, hedges and roses
prnned. cultivated and headed.
Plans and ssnggestions for plant
ing; First! class work. Under per-
sonal supervision Of G. II. Alexnii-
der. Fairmont Lawn Beautifying
\ Co. Bell phone 499-R. ;G-11-at
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- - s. - n n
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WANTED

YOUNG MAN With business ability
and $1,000 to $500 cash and
willing TO work, cun secure one
half interest in proposition with
excellent future. Write j. care
this Office. 49, ,6=25+tf
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!. q. Y.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-12
Conclusive Evidence

IRWIN COBB, writer, and father Of
! daughter whose cleverness Is
mentioned by Arnold Bennett in his
book on Your United States. lives In
Yonkers, which is near New York.
Recently. a family moved into the
house next door. and within week
little Miss Cobb had drifted in to see
them. Casually. she proceeded to tell
the lady of the family much about
herself, her father, what he did, and
Il deal OF domestic history.
"My father says that you must be
nice people. too" said she, in con-
clusion.
That's nice" was the pleased re-
sponse And what made him think
that, since he has never seen us?'
"Oh. he says you have such nice
garbage!" answered the young caller
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-12

iHttnuS W Idll III IOVe WIFI lie. 1Ou
say that twenty millions will go to
the man she marries, II he is your
choice. Well. I don't give a hang.
sir, II you make It fifty millions. The
chap who gets 1t will not be me, so
what's the odds? You -"
wait a minute. young man." said
Mr.. Blithers coolly. (He was never
anything but cool when under fire.
why not wait until you have met my
daughter before making a statement
like that? After all. am not the one
who is taking chances? Well, I'm
willing to risk my girls happiness
with you and that's saying everything
when you come right down to 1t. She
will make you happy in"
IL am not for sale, Mr.. Blithers,"
said Robin abruptly. Good morn.
ing" He turned into the wood and
was sauntering away with his chin
high in the air when Mr.. Blithers
called out to him from behind.
Il shall expect you tonight. just the
same
Robin halted. amazed by the mans
assurance. He retraced his steps to
the roadside.
will you pardon slight feeling Of
curiosity on my part, Mr.. Blithers, II
ask whether your daughter consents
to the arrangement you propose.
Does she approve Of the scheme?"
MR.. BLITHERS was honest. "No.
1SA she doesn't" he said succinctly.
AT least, not at present. Ill be hon
est with you. She stayed away from
the ball last night simply because she
did not want to meet you. That's the
kind Of girl she Is"
by Jove, I take off my hat to her."
cried Robin She Is q brick, after
all. Take 1t from me. MIR. Blithers.
you will not be able to hand over
twenty millions without her consent
believe that should enjoy meeting
her, now that ! come to think Of It..
II would be pleasure to exchange
condolences with q girl Of that sort"
MIR. Blithers betrayed agitation.
See here, Prince, ! don't want her to
know that I've said anything to you
about this matter" he said. uncon-
sciously lowering his voice as II fear
ing that Maud might be somewhere
WItulu ucdIiu6 uiStduSe. iuio 10
between you and me. Don't breathe
a word Of 1t to her. Cad. she'd -
shed skin me alive!" At the very
thought of it, he wiped his forehead
with unusual vigor.
Robin laughed heartily. REST
easy. Mr.. Blithers. ! shall not even
think of your proposition again. much
less speak Of it,"
Come now. Prince; wait until
you've seen her. ! know you'll get
on famOusly -"
Il should like her to know that
consider her brick. Mr.. Blithers. Is
1t too much to ask of you? Just tell
her that | think she's brick"
Tell her yourself" growled Mr..
Blithers, looking very black. you
will see her this evening"" he added
levelly.
Shall I instruct your chauffeur ia
come for you up here or will you walk
back To-"
I'm walk to Red Roof" said Mr.
Blithers doggedly. I'm going to ask
Mrs. King to let you of for tonight
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