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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-03-04

A romring, madcap, bewitch-
ing Irish girl, as Irish as St. Pat
rick's day in the morning, is
turned over to the care of arts
tocratic English relatives. They
are stiff and artificial, and she
is as sweet and natural as q
healthy country girl can be.
They dislike her, but Peg holds
her own with jaunty pride and in
the end, by her generosity and
Dig hearfedness, wins them over,
and, what is more, wins her for
tune, and, what is still more, wins
a very gallant lover. This, in
brief is the story of a play
Which by its originality, sweet
ness and charm has been one of
the most phenomenal successes
New York has seer in a long
time. The author of the play
has turned it into a novel, so
sympatheticaHy, so brilliantly,
that Peg as heroine of fiction
is as lovabze as she was on the
stage.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-03-04

irish ag1tator. The man now q men,
Der OF his family. A cry Of misery
broke from him as he realized that
the best years of his life were to come
and so fruitlessly. His career was
ended. Despair lay heavy on his soul.
Standing on the main deck Of an At
lantic liner stood Angela and O'Con-
nell.
They were facing the future to-
gether.
Their faces were turned to the west.
The sun was sinking in a blaze of
color.
Their eyes lighted up with the joy
of hope.
Love was in their hearts.
y y
A year after the events in the pre-
cedinG chapter took place O'Connell
and his young wife were living in a
small apartment in one of the poorer
sections of New York city.
The first few months in America
had been glorious ones for them. Their
characters and natures unfolded to
each other as some wonderful paint
1ngs, each taking its own hues from
the alteration Of the other.
In company with a noted Irish or
ganizer O'Connell had spoken in many
OF the big cities of the United States
and was everywhere hailed as a hero
and 4 martyr to English tyranny.
But he had n ever present handi-
cap-a drawback he had never felt
during the years of struggle preceding
his marriage. His means were indeed
small. He tried to exc out a little in
come writing articles for the newspa
pers and magazines. But the recon-
pense was pitiful. He could not bear
without a pang to see Angela in the
d1nsE surroundings that he could bare
~ afford to provide for her.
On her part Angela took nothing
with her but a few jewels her mother
had left her. some clothes and very
little money. The money soon disap-
peared. and her one by one the keep
sakes Of her mother were parted with.
But they never lost heart. Through
it all they were happy. All the poetry
of O'Connelrs nature came uppermost,
%leavened. as it was. by the deep faith
and veneration Of his wife.
This strangely assorted fervent man
and gentle woman seemed to have
solved the great mystery Of happiness
between W people.
But the poverty chafed O'Conuell-
not for himself, but for the frail, low
ing. accomplishing woman who had
given her life into his care.
His active brain was continually try,
his meager income. He multiplied his
duties. He worked far into the night
when he could find q demand for his
articles. But little by little his sources
of revenue failed tim.
Some fresh and horrible agrariar
crimes in Ireland. for which the home
rule party was blamed, for awhile
turned the tide Of sympathy against
his party. The order was sent out tt
discontinue meetings for the purpose
of collecting funds in A~merica-fund:
the Irish Americans had been SO cheer
fully and plentifully bestowing on thu
cause
O'Connell was recalled to Ireland
His work was highly commended.
Some day they would send him tt
the United States again as a specia
pleader. At present he would be O.
greater value at home.
He was instructed to apply to thu
treasurer of the fund and arrange
ments would be made for his passage
back to Ireland.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-03-04

Three days afterward Nathaniel
Kingsnorth returned late at night from
!: political banquet.
1t had been a great evening. At last
it seemed that life vas about to give
him what he most wished for. His
dearest ambitions were, apparently,
about to be realized.
He had been called on as Il stanch
Conservative to add his quota to the
already wonderful array Of brilliant
perorations of seasoned statesmen and
admirable speakers. K%ingsnorth had
eXcelled himself. Never had he spo-
ken so powerfully. Being one of the
only men at the banquet who had en-
joyed even a brief glimpse Of Ireland.
he made the solution of the Irish Ques-
ton the main topic of his speech.
Speaking lucidly and earnestly. he
placed before them his panacea for
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-03-04

through his blood to his heart. His
breath caught.
Angela looked up at him radiantly.
He kissed her and with mock cheer
fulness he said laughingly:
Such news, me darlin'! Such won
dherful news!!"
Good news. dear?"
THE best in the wurrld," and he
choked a sob.
II knew it would come! knew it
would. Tell me, dear"
We're to go back-back to Ireland.
See, here are the ORDERS" and he show
ed her the official letter.
She took it wonderingly and read it.
Her hand dropped to her side. Her
head dropped into the same position he
had found her in. In a moment he was
kneeling at her side.
What is it, dear?"
"We can't go, Frank"
1--WE can't so? What are We sayin',
dear?"
I'VE can't go" she repeated, her body
crumpled up Imply in the chair.
And why not, Angela? l know l
can't take We back as l brought We
here, dear, if that's what We name.
The luck's been against me. It's been
cruel hard against me. An that thought
is tearin' at me heart this minnit."
1T isn't that, Frank" she said
family.
"Then what is it?"
"Oh," she cried, II hoped it would
be SO ~different-so very different"
what did We think would be so diff
ferent, dear? Our going back? Is that
what's t%hroublin' ye?"
mo, Frank. not that. L don't care
how we go back so long as you are
with me-" He pressed her hand. In a
moment she went on: But we can't
go, we can't go. Oh, my dear, my dear,
can't you guess? Can't you think?"
She looked imploringly into his eyes.
A new wonder came into his. Could
it be true? Could it? He took both
her hands and held them tightly and
stood up, towering over her and trem-
bling violently.
rs it's it, he cried and stopped
as If afraid to complete the question.
She smiled Il wan smile up at him
and nodded her head as she answered:
The union of our lives is to be COM
plete. Our love is to be rewarded"
"a child is coming to us?" he whis-
Dered.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-03-04
ut is" and her voice was hushed

ut is" and her voice was hushed
too.
Praise be to God! Praise be to his
holy name!!" And O'Connell clasped
his hands in prayer.
In Il little while she went on: lit was
the telling you | wanted to be so diff
ferent. | wanted you when you heard
1t to be free OF care-happy. And I've
waited from day to day. hoping for the
best-that some good fortune would
come to YOU"
He forced one of his old time, hearty
laughs, but there was Il hollow ring
in it:
"What is that Yer Sayln' at all?
Wait for good fortune: Is there NJ
good fortune like what we've just told
me? Sure I'm ten INES the happiest
man since ! came into this ROOM He
put his arm around her and. sitting
beside her, drew her closely to him.
Listen. dear" lie said. listen. Wen
go back to the old country. Our child
shall be born where we first met.
ThereI be no danger. No one shall
harm us with that little life tremblinSs
IN the balance-the little precious life
If its a girl child she'll be the mother
of her people. and if it be a man child
he shall grow up to carry on hts IA
theirs work. SO there-there. me dar-
lin, We'll 20 blackwell so back"
She shook her head feebly. Il can't"
she said.
"Why not, dear:"
II didn't want to tell you, but now
you make me. Frank, dear. I am ILL.,"
His heart almost stopped. Oil? Oh,
my darlin', what is it? IL it. serious?
Tell me it isn't %serious!" And his
voice rang with a note Of agony.
ooh, no, l don't think 50. l saw the
doctor today. He said l must be care
full. very careful. until-until our baby
is born"
An ye kept it all to yerself, me
brave II me dear one. All right
We won't go back. Wen stay here.
I'll make them find me work. I'm
strong, I'm clever, too, and crafty,
Angela I'll wiring it from this hus-
Ting Gay I'll fight it and beat it. Me
darlin' shall have everything she
wants. My little mother-my precious
little mother.!"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-03-04

He brought the news to Angela with
a strange feeling Of fear and disap-
pointment. He had built so much on
making q wonderful career in the great
new world and returning home some
day to Ireland with the means Of re-
lieving some of her misery and with
his wife guarded, as she should be.
from, the possibility of want. And
here was he going back to Ireland as
poor as he left it, though richer i'm
~measurably in the love of Angela.
She was sitting perfectly still. her
eyes on the floor, when he entered the
room. He came in so softly that she
did not hear him. He lifted her head
and looked into her eyes. He noticed
with certainty what had been so far
only a vague. ill defined dread. Her
face was very, very pale and trans
parent. Her eyes were sunken and
had a strange %brilliancy. She was
much slighter and far more ethereal
than on that day when they stood on
the deck OF the ship and turned their
faces SO. hopefully to the new world.
He felt n knifelike stab startle
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-03-04
CHAPTER vi.
A House of Cards.,

MTTNGSNORTH sank into a chair.
EA The letter slipped from his fin
EA gers. All his dreams had van
ished in q moment. His house
Of cards had toppled down. His ambi-
tons were surely and positively de-
Stroyed at II stroke. He mechanical
ly picked up the letter and reread it.
Had it been his death sentence it could
not have affected him more cruelty:
Dear Nathaniel-l scarcely know how
to write to you about what has happened.
l am afraid I am in some small measure
to blame. Ten days ago you sister show
ed me a letter from a man named O'Con-
nell
K%ingsnorth crushed the letter in his
hand as he read the hated name-the
name of the man who had caused him
so much discomfort during that unfcs,-
tunate visit to his estate in Ireland.
How he blamed himself now for hav-
ing eve gone there! There was indeed
a curse on it for the Kingsnorths.
He Strengthened out the crumpled
piece of paper and read on
"a man named O'Connell-the man she
IfUISSu III your 1OuSo Ill Ireland alter ne
had been shot by the soldiers. He was
coming to England and wished to see her.
She asked my permission. 1 reasoned
with her, but she was decided. If 1
should not permit her to see him in my
house h would meet him elsewhere. 1t
seemed better the meeting should be I'M
der my roof, so I consented. 1 bitterly re-
proach myself now for not acquainting
you with the particulars. You might have
succeeded in stopping what has hap
pened.
Your sister and O'Connell were married
this morning by special license and left
this afternoon for Liverpool en- route to
America.
I cannot begin to tell you how much |
deplore the unfortunate affair. 1t will
always be a lasting sorrow to me. l
cannot write any more now. My head
is aching with the thought Of what it will
mean to you. Try not to think too hardly
Of me and believe me, always your af-
fectionate cousin,
MARY CAROLINE WRExFORD.
K~ingsnorth's head sank on to his
breast. Every bit Of life left him, ev-
erything about his feet ashes, the
laughingstock Of his friends.
Were Angela there at that moment
he could have killed her.
The humiliation Of 1t! The degrade
ton Of It. Married to that lawless
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-03-04
CHAPTER v.
O'ConneII Visits Anqela

O'ConneII Visits Angela.
N NATHANIEL KINGSNORTH
stayed only long enough in Ire
4 land to permit of Angela's re-
covery. He went into the sick
room only once When Angela saw
him she turned her back on him and
refused to speak to him.
For a moment a flush of pity for his
young sister gave him a pang at his
heart. She looked so fraii and wor
so desperately ill. After all, she was
his sister. and, again. had she not been
punished? He was willing to forget
the %foolhardy things she had done and
the bitter things she had said.
Let bygones be bygones. He re-
allied that he had neglected her. He
would do so nc longer. Far from it.
When they returned to London all that
would be remedied. He would take
care of her in every possible way. he
felt a genuine thrill course through
hin as he thought of his generosity.
To all OF this Angela made no an
swer.
Stung by her silence. he left the room
and sent for his other sister. When
Monica came he told her that when
ever Angela wished to recognize his
magnanimity she could send for him.
She would not find him unforgiving.
To this Angela sent no reply.
When the fever had passed and she
was stronger arrangements We're made
for the journey to London.
AS Angela walked unsteadily to the
carriage, leaning on the arm Of the
nurse. Nathaniel came forward to as
sist her. She passed him without a
word. Nor did she speak to him nee
nor answer any remark of his during
the long journey on the train.
When they reached London she re-
fused to go to the K%ingsnorth house.
where her brother lived, but went at
once to q distant cousin of her moth
er's, Mrs. Wexford. and made her
home with her, as she had often done
before. She refused to hold any fur
Their communication with her brother,
despite the ministrations of her sister,
Monica, and Mrs. Wexford.
Mrs. Wexford was Il gentle little
white capped widow, whose only hap
piness in life seemed to be in worry
ing owe others misfortunes. She was
on the board of various charitable Or
CARNATIONS and was a busy helper in
the field Of mercy. She worshiped
Angela, as she had her mother before
her. That something serious had &C.
CURED between Angela and her broth
er Mrs. Wexford realized, out she
could find out nothing by questioning
Angela. Every time she asked her
anything relative to her attitude Ange-
la was silent.
One day she begged Mrs. Wexford
neve to speak of her brother again.
Mrs. Wexford respected her wishes
and watched her and nursed her
der solicitude.
When O'Connelrs letter came Angela
showed it to Mrs. Wexford. together
with her reply.
"Do you mind if l see him here?"
Angela asked.
"What kind of man is he?'
'"The kind that heroes are made Of"
Gle writes SO strangely-may n say
unreservedly? Is he a gentleman"
Gin the real meaning of the word
yes"
"Of good family?"
"Not as we estimate goodness. His
family were just simple peasants
"Do you think it wise to see him."
II don't consider the wisdom. I
only listen to my heart"
"You-you love him"
$50 much of love as l can give Is
his"
"Oh, my DEAR" cried Mrs. Wexford,
thoroughly alarmed.
Don't be afraid" said Angela quiet
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-03-04
(TO BE CONTINUED

Weber's "Co-Operator'' cigar
Plain, but there with the goods.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-03-04

N YATH AN1EL KINGSNORTH
IN stayed only long enough in Ire
4 Y land to permit of Angela's re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-14
Silver, China and Damask for the Dining Room

sterling silver at moderate prices. Small
domino sugar holders for the tea table are only
ST o5. A larger size, with handle formed by
an odd pair of sugar tongs, is SIS rs. Another
unique pair OF tongs resembling ice tongs is
81. A tea strainer, shaped like tiny teapot,
costs rs. Cheese plates, with decorative de-
signs of sterling silver deposit, are 81 up. A
three-piece tea set Of china with silver deposit
decorations is SIPS, while mayonnaise set
costs SIS 95. In the linen department odd table
cloths of me damask are 81 IS, reduced from
81 so. Irish damask table napkins in odd
patterns have also been reduced to So so
dozen. At ST go and up are excellent table
cloths, two yards square. with damask figures.
Hand embroidered linen pillow cases are now
81 IS pair, and plain pillow cases 81. lot
CT good quality huck towels in odd patterns
are to be had for IS cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-14

In order to obtain good results the home
dressmaker must have dress form. A very
we'll made, adjustable figure is being offered
just now at BLOOMINGDALES'. Lexington
Avenue and Fifty-ninth Street, at the special
price of s575. This can be adjusted so readily
that ones figure can be almost exactly repro
duced In the FURNITURE depsrt1..nt, for
ST. Is, there is an oval shaped mahogany table
for the library selling regularly for SIC so.
special sale is being carried on in three-piece
library suites, consisting of davenport and two
comfortable chairs upholstered in leather.
Price, S22 so. An armchair or rocker, also up
holstered in automobile leather. is S. 90. Faille
silk in many different shades. yard wide, may
be had for IS cents. Another quality, forty
inches wide, IS os cents. Silk shirtings are
now being sold in various coors for So cents.
Rvalng the popular brass bedstead is one
OF steel tubing. A curious translucent finish
applied TO it makes the metal particularly hard
and absolutely sanitary, as it can easily be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-14

NNE does not depart far from nature with
out paying for the privilege; hence the
many complaints OF trouble with those
all important members, the feet DR.. REEDS
cushion shoes, sold at IL Park Place and 1917
Broadway, seem to have given relief TO suoh
sufferers. A specially prepared wool hore IN
the shoes keeps the feet at an even tempeTs-
ture and absorbs ell moisture. special sale
is being carried on just now in the broken
sizes. a good broad toed shoe, designed espe-
cially for comfort, may be had for S. eS. This
formerly sold for S. An arch supporting
shoe, cut on smart lines, is reduced to S499
from So. This is Of soft kid and laced. a COM
Portable oxford tie in patent leather or PLAIN
kid with medium heel may be had for S..
nice looking plain pump or Colonial pump may
also be had in patent leather for S.
THE MARK CROSS COMPANY. 4O4 Fifth
Avenue. is showing good quality leather and
velvet shopping bags which are being re
duoed. some 20 as little as 50. Pullman
bag. that most useful OF travelling companions,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-14

At GIMBEL BROTHERS, Thirty-third
Street and Sixth Avenue, saw, for s27 so, an
attractive set Of fine china, consisting of IoI
pieces Dainty festoors of flowers adorn the
border and all handles are gold painted. When
brealages occur extra pieces may be had to
match breakfast set OF fifty-siX pieces is
7os The decorations are unique-a solid
colored border with a wreath OF lighter col
ored flowers upon it. Graceful goblets in en-
graved glass now being sold for 81 20
dozen, and sherbet glasses to match at the
same price. Glass bonbon baskets with tall
handles are % cents Nickel-plated teakettles
with stand and alcohol lamps are priced at
So 49, Folding card tables with felt covered
tops are reduced to ST. es. Straw suitcases,
lined with art cretonne, are sold for SIS.
JAMES MCREERY & CO., West 34th
Street show especially attractive designs in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-14
FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS SALES

washed with soap ard water. These come in
purple, brass trimmed, for Sl2 "a, and in black,
brass trimmed, for SI3 49. They are on sale
at MACY'S, Broadway and Thirty fourth
Street In the mems department. shirts may
be made to measure in madras for 81 48 and
in satin striped silk for 81 GO. There are new
shifting materials, such as Scotch oXfords and
Aannels, French madras and prints, in very
effective designs. number of very attractive
lamp shades. in silk and cretonne the vari-
Gus Japanese effects, are being sold at half
price--from 70 cents up, according to size and
material In some cases there is just one of
kind as many of them are only samples.
specially is also being made Of making lamps
and vases at a moderate cost.
SAKS, Sixth Avenue and Thirty fourth
Street, are offering in their lingerie depart
ment white batste gowns, nicely trimmed
with wal" and embroidery, for ST. so and S..
Others OF figured crepes in delicate colors are
to be had for 81. Some very pretty albatross
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-14
Chop BARGAINS for the Ueek :
NOw Is the Time to Replace the
Worn Objects in Wardrobe
and Home.

ncgigccs in various colors are reduced 20
saos. These have accordion plcatcd skirts
and are made in empire style, with dainty
white embroidered collars and cuffs. Petit
coats of changeabe taffeta with pleated ruffies
are ST. Casque combs in various designs have
rhinestone borders and cost from so cents up.
A French enamel boudor clock IN neat
leather travelling case may be had in various
colors for S. e5. Flower bead necklaces made
from flower petals and scented are as cents.
Combined with imitation pearls each bead is
moulded in the form of flower. Boxes with
curious little animals OF carved alabaster on
top for the desk or dressing table cost 81.
AtALICE MAYNARD'S, $40 Fifth Avenue,
was seen a charming collar shaped like flow
or, high at the back and sides, but comfortably
low in front. 1t was daintily trimmed with
Velenciennes lace, and priced at 81 so. At the
same price is another of pleated organdie,
Tiny buttons hold the pleats in place, so that
the collar stands upright-all but tiny bit,
which turns over at the top into little frill.
Both Of these collars are of wash organdie,
and ray be easily laundercd. A collar OF hand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-14

desired temperature. This contrivanc. voJ,
be Of invaluable assistance when trav.E..
and great convenience at night. II NV !.
obtained for 81 at LEWIS & CONGEps
Sixth Avenue and Forty-hfth Street. H.,.
also are found quaint candlesticks copied !,
steel from old Flemish designs for sras p,
IS cents are candle trinmers to trim csnS.
TO the size of the candlestick A Can. ca
fire lighter at So 50 would in short tine say,
many times its cost By sparing the kindlp,
This consists OF a brass can for oil, into vh;,l
is placed a very porous and absorbent s,or,
fastened to wire handle. After being SOAK,
in the oil it will burn for quite while, tn,
doing away with the necessity for kindIr,
Egg separstors Of aluminium cost II cents.
jcwelry cleaning outit-chamos, brush. Il,
elry soap, ctc.-all fitted into a neat box, COS,
81. Some good copies of old brass sanSss
for the garden are So and up. A useful pOcss
set of FIVE tools, which fit into the handIea,
pocket knife, is S. IS. 1t comes in suu,
leather case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-14
Observation-Disclosures and Other Silks and Dress


At ALTMAN'S, Fifth Avenue and Thirty
fourth Street, are excellent quality white
habutai silks for ST. IS yard, 81 inches wide.
This is excellent value, being usually So so.
For ST 6s good black habuta silk, waterproof.
"Salome" pongees which usually sell for 81 so,
have been reduced to IS cents. Blue taffeta
silks in the new ''Joffre" shade are to be OBJ
tanned for So. Cotton corduroy in all the col
ors popular for sports coats costs IS cents.
In the glove department | found white suede
gloves, recommended especially because they
may be easily cleaned at home. These have
been reduced to 81 so. The Persult white
glove has decorative black stitchings to match
the black bandalet at the wrist. A black glove
may be had trimmed similarly in white, and is
popular just now for semi-dress wear. Price,
S2as A great reduction has been made on
fur-lined gloves in broken sizes.
JOHN WANAMAKER, Broadway and
Ninth Street. is exhibiting the made in Amer