Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-02

, did the same thing with her. The pro-
 lessor proposed, but she told him that
 her salary was the momentous thing,
 and that her marrying wouldn't help 1t. Then came the change in her acts and worst of all Signer Toselli fell in love with her, too. Two thirds like Caesar, Prof. Matt came, and saw; but the conquerlng was another proposition. While he was vicieusly puncturIng his epider- mis with sharp pointed implements he was trying to study out some way or
 getting the little lady away from the signor. When his act was finished ne looked over to where his sweetheart was standing and saw t1em QuaITeling. There were two acts before the spieier would reach them. so when hls was finished he jumped nimlbly down rom
 his platform. and ran over to the knlIe juggler's stand.
 Marie" he said. addressing her by her given name. 1T want to see you after the next act"
 All right. Matt. dear" she an NO you won't" broke in Toseill You'll stay right here" Huh" she chirped in a most in sulting tone, ''how long since you've been my boss? ?"
 Matt started >to answer, but Marie clapped her little thand over his mouth 'TH come over, dear. And she did.
 Now listen to me Matt. I'll let you in on a secret Pm going to cut the Signor pretty soon. I'm learning to throw knives, and when l become little more expert Til strike the boss for the job and I'll get it. A woman
 knife thrower will be twice the draw ing card that a dago is. Then we can get married"
 Matt had grown modified by this time, and the proposition seemed to fascinate him. But, kiddie," he ask
 ed, who'll be your partner ?" You, of course, dear Mel"
 'HSure.'' she laughed. Me stand up and let woman heave dangers at my anatomy. Never I love you, Marie, but when it comes to being your target, excuse me! Don't you think I cans do 1t as well 1 as that dago mutt?" shei demanded in hurt tone.
 Maybe so. but your Uncle Matt will stay with the needles andf hatplns TOT 1 some days, thank you!" Then l won't try any more. Il | stay with Toselli." Here comes the spieler, dearie, and 1 I'll have to go through with my stun
 again. We'll have to work out thit 1 problem some way. but it will have tc be without me standing up fora knife 1 target. l won't do it for d mllhor dollars an hour.'
 | Well, mister man, you will do it ana ! you won I get a HllIFfOn dlI iou1 1 You'I do it because I want you to 1 see!" With a happy laugh she dartet away.
 1 Ladies and gentlemen" roared thu 1 spieier, the next on the programme + 1 the world renowned Prof. Matt, thu 1 human pincushion. He can put | needle into any portion of his anatom, 1 without feeling pain or causing bloot 1 to flow, and is the only one known il 1 civilization. Step closer, please. an' 1 behold this wonderful man, whom yo' 1 will remember for the rest of your ma 1 tural life
 But Prof. Matt did not perform il 1 his usual manner. He chanced to lool 1 across to Toselli's platform and wa
 just in time to see him grasp Mari roughly by the arm. Matt leaped of the boards and started. Toselli say him coming. A knife whizzed througl the air and stuck in Matt's throat. bu he kept coming. Another glint of stee and Matt's anatomy acquired anothe | trophy, but he fingered not Two 0
 three more found soft spots in the pin cushion, but he never heslrated-
 Tosellis eyes began to bulge an' l before Matt reached him. the darl i skinned little Italian had crept unde
 the tent and was making his escap
 as fast as his short legs would carr.
 him.
 The crowd was in a panic. Womel
 and children screamed and men mad
 haste to cover When they recovered