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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
Ready For Gam.

Members Of tho high school basket.
ball team held their final practice Ias.
evening Tor tho contest with Marietta
tonight The game will b. played in
Gravel Hhl gymnasium and a grea,
cfowd is expected Coach WeUbauw
has developed " fine team and feel e
fssuerd the players will give a good
ccOun Of themFclycH in fhe opening
gsme
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
COLLIER PRoTEUs LARGEST
VESSEL THROUGH CANAL

PANAMA. Jan. The United
States navy collier Proteus passed
through the Panama canal yesterday.
She Is the largest ship which has
used the waterway. On an average
SIX ships are making the trip through
the canal daily. The canal channel
Is In better condition thar 81 has
been since October 10. when the last
big slide occurred.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
Toes Amnutatrd

J. W. Jenkins. a well known farmer
OF ripe Creek. who had his feet frozen
several weeks ago, underwent an oper.
aton AT the Martins Ferry Hospital
ana the toes on each foot were ampu.
lated. II was feared fro mthe fira,
thal amputatIOn would be necesaarv-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
Clothing For GERMAN solai,,,

\ large quantity Of clothing ION.
sisiinE 81 knitted articles made by
% German ladies' Of BelIairo was
shipped this week 20 soldiers frbfing
FOR the Fsterland 4 committee has
had charge 81 The work and many
ladies have assisted They will con.
tinue making articles Of clothing and
% Us expected that another conzipu.
mcnt viii b. shipped in q few weeks.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
Pupils vaecinst.d

The vaccination among the school
children began yesterday in the Union
street building The vaccination was
not compulsory. but over 100 pupils
ere prevailed upon 4 fOllw the adj
vice OF the health authorities and sub
United 10 this preventative % small
poN.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

HARRISBURG pa. Jan lice be-
gan moving along Tho main stream OF
me S~u7qucharna river FOR miles
above and below fHis o.fF to-day but
70 night DO Tel rtiIl holding .n front 81
harrisburg and SfneIfon Tho river
WIZ Hk"ly 90 above elk frof by TO-
m"ff0" morning and tho state water
supply commission estimate that %
fnH' reach thirteen feet here Safur.
day
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

forter white. who committed a brutal
sssnuIt on MS wife sunday evening was
NNven nearing last night before Mayor
Jsry IN the sum OF $1,000 on the chaTKs
81 assault with Intent TO XIII. In de-
iaIit OF pond he was remanded 10 taI
-Fou men who were arrestet at
q l.; = railroad detectives yesteT-
Jay on the charge Of breaking into sor1.
80 ABOVE the city were bound over 10
nc grand jury in the sum OF $500 TbeV
were also remanded 10 IafI A"'g
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

Funeral services were held from the
home OF her daughter. Mrs. Pred FAr-
burn. on Cemetery Road. yesterday Af-
ternoon. over the remains Of the late
Mr~- william McAnnish. who died Tues
oaN afternoon The services were In
charge OF Rev. J. n NcClay. and w.re
largely attended Interm.nt was in
Rivervtew cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
NO MsaaIe sutherIand

Miss Maggie Sutherland OF Smith.
teld. died IN a hospital az Columbus.
Wednesday afternoon. following an
operation. Deceased was IS years
Or axe and well known In this CITY.
and was n sister Of Mrs. Nelson Hon.
klns. Arrangements for the funeral
have not been made.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

II was announced yesterday that the
girls of the stone church at Elm Grove
and those of the Vance Memorial at
Woodsdale had completed arrangements
for a basket ball game this evening. The
girls OF the Stone church. all OF whom
are pupils Of the Triadelphia district
high school. have secured the consent OF
the school TO use the casino at the park
for the game.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
Entertain Class.

Last evening at her home on Frank.
lin street, Miss Mildred Henderson
entertained the members OF the Sun
day school class of the Christian
church. Music and a variety OF di.
versions were enjoyed and refresh.
ments were served
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
NIPPED IN BUD.
Officers Break Up Newly Located
Disorderiy Place.

Oficer Sam Moran made n short
detour in h Q OF No. 26OS last
evening, shortly after 6 O'Clock and
arrested May Robinson on a charge
OF conducting a disorderly house.
and BIN Pamphillias and Margaret
smith on a charge Of lettering
therein. This was a new place
started up. 1t is understood. accord
Ing TO the police. and was coppei
before II got a good start. They put
up for their appearance this morn
ing.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
Good Progress seinr m.a.

Dood progress Is benig mad. on tha
~oIk OF remodeling the rooms next thc
ioesI bowling alley. which Will be- us.d
h~thoquarters OF the Personal Work.rs
<ssue The Interior and the exterior a.
LIS gwen a coat OF paint and when
Snlpieted viii be the finest club room In
tne city. Several games In addition 10 ~
player piano will be installed a. 'Ia
building. IN the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

Funeral services over the remain,
Of the late Mrs. Charles Carr. who
died at Rosemout. W. Va. were hello
yesterday afternoon al the home %
her aunt. Mrs. James Mathews. Ser.
vices were conducted by Rev. A. "
Fla lnterment was i'm Rose Hin
cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

The revival that has been conducted
at the Roney's Point L. T.. church for
the past several days. will be brought 20
"A close with services this evening. Rev.
Navtn. who has been In charge of the
services. has conducted one OF the most
successful REVEALS ever held IN he
church. His farewell sermon will be
preached at = o'clock this evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
Held OonsuI..,,o-

Dr X n Wilson OF this city h.ld a
REORGANIZATION yesterday with DR. A N
hl3, OF Columbus. state examine "a,
he, y IN regard TO the case OF Web.
Rnssnu sll son or Councilman 81, &
OF Sraht avenue. The boys condition h
serlous and slight hopes are entertainsd
Tor MS recovery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
OUT-THE-PIKE
Trolley Down.

Traffic was held up for considerable
time yesterday afternoon when the troll
ley line near Echo Point broke. The ac-
cident happened about } o'clock. just rs
delphia district were out from school
and they were compelled to wait until
the line car arrived and made the neces-
Sary repairs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
Interesting Debate.

An interesting subject for the de-
Date IN connection with the ~rhetoricar
exercises In the high school on Friday
afternoon. January 10. has been select.
cd. The subject will be Resolved.
That capital punishment should he
abolished in Ohio"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
congrssstionaI meeting.

4 meeting OF the congregation of the
West Alexander Presbyterian church.
was held recently and the following
Officers were elected for the coming
year: r. ". Moore. president OF the
board Of trustees. Carson Reed. secr~-
tary; and Bert Pogue. -. 5. Forney and
}. ". Coffin were added to the board as
new members.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
Repairing Line.

As the resultof q force Of men being
employed yesterday In ~stringtng new
trolley wire IN the inbound track east
OF the park. the cars on the West Nir-
ginta Traction and Electric Company
were single tracked during the entire
morning and n part Of the afternoon. II
Will probably take the Iinemen the
greater pert Of to-day TO complete their
work.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
AnnuaI MestLna rodar

The annual meeting 81 tLe PuIfn.y
township trustees viii be- held ln th.
Cnice 81 Clerk W J Campbell THE
morning The meeting will be called
~ 1000 o'clock and 10 a. likely b. VIII
consume tho entire day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

a Iarge number from this civ Will rO
70 Martins Ferry this evening. where
they will attend the Oberfield circus
which viii be given at the Rex theatre
IN that city for the benefit OF the strtk-
ing miners. The performance Il said TO
De one OF the best on the road and no
doubt n large sum will be realized for
the benefit OF the miners.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

Jackson. OF Noble street. a Iarg.
crowd was in attendance and an in
tcresting program was rendered. Mrs.
Jackson. was assisted in entertaining
by Mesdames Ed Nen and Ed Jones.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
Relief


N0H0tH TO Thouaa0da.
from the use ~ an Old time ~amsfv
Fn-n ~ hnrrelIe Indian Eminent
mis- remedy acts uke marf- 81 ramov.
l.umbaEo. Guuf. Neuralgia. sciaria4- sfff
Neck. Sores ur Aching Nsrve and Mus.
similar troubles.
Ihs next time you are troubled with
any ~ fhoFe HiInrfufe don't Hrur vlur
ni0tIaru With drugs. but tfv fhIr aimria
rNfornal relief Ea sure o. rrf the Ifd
"riEtnal Farrei|H Indian IIufmeuf tf
comes o." ruu iu a yellow carton
The price Ia only 20 cents and r4arfv
aII fruEFiafa sell o.
n Won have any frrubIa getting fhs
Fenutue send che price direct 10 NJ %
cary Medicine Co. TarfaU|Hfs nFT. ana
s bottle viii b. maIsd fs Fuu.
Sold by Z. ". GHest & Go.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
Smith TunSnl.

FUNERAL services will be held his af-
tsrhooh from the home of her parents
over the remains OF the late Miss Mary
smith. who died Tuesday afternoon. az
yer lingering illness. The services will
os IN charge Of Rev. J.. McClay. pastor
OF the FIRST NJ. p. church. Intsrmcnt
WIZ DC In klNerNleW cemetrrN
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
MARTINS FERRY


No doubt a large crowd Will b. present
A. the Rex theatre on south FOURTH
street this evening. 20 attend the ODER
neid circus. which will b. given for the
p-n-ilt OF the striking miners OF this
vicinity. The performance A. ~aid 20 b.
one OF the best indoor performances on
the road and has been craving larx.
eroWds IN B.llaire and wh-elinE,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

IL - said that a chain OF stores will
De opened In the near future In this
county. where the clothing. food stuff
and other articles which are received for
the striking miners can be distributed
20 them The movement II meeting with
success and no doubt a store will be
opened In this city the first OF next
week Donations are still coming m
Iarse numbers from the ~neishborinx
towns
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
Meeung rhas Evening.

This evening AZ T.30 O'Clock IN he
west Wheeling NJ r. church. Will b.
hsid an important meetlng OF the Mems
Fraternity. and no doubt a large crowd
VIII attend. \ short business meeting
viii be held. which Will Be ed b.
the rendering OF a program.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
John HsutdU Dead.

Yesterday morning at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. William EnEeihardt. at Barton.
occurred the death OF John Reutder.
AIter lingering illness. due TO injuries
Vas % years OF age and resided at Stop
u. till n few weeks ago. when his con-
oluon became serious and he was re-
moved TO the EnEelhardt home. Funeral
services will be held Saturday afternoon
and interment will be in LInwood cemc-
terry.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Elm Grove council was held last even
ing Ia the town hall As this was the
last regular meeting OF the council for
the year OF 1914 all matters pertaining
W and everything placed IN readiness
Tor the newly elected body e. take
charge. Several other matters we're
taken up aud u number OF bills ordered
paid.
Council awarded the contract FOR the
LnLImr knIInr-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
Will Give Dance

The Valley Athletic Club will en-.
terrain with a dance Saturday evening
in their club rooms in South Bellaire.
A good orchestra will render the music
for the dance program and refresh
ments will be served
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
BRIDGEPORT


a large uumher Of the knights OF
N~ser.prr1 attended the meeting in
~ helms lat sveninE which was Ons Of
ne largest meeings Of the Maccabees In
ms vicinity for som. time. The mem-
per who attended the meeting met at
ths bowling alley and went over in a
BODY
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

The Woman's Civic club viii hold
a fesular meeting on Monday even
ing January 90. Zoo the High School
auditorium child Welfare. will be-
the topic for discussion.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

- 70 q late hour last evening M ar
nave been made IN the robbery
~ tnI ) Ncely store at Rayland. al
thpush the officials are working o, I,
'u giue And hope 90 be able % make
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
MAY OrRaniEa-


lhere is an eIort ON loot in this city
Club for the coming season and no
doubt the sport will again be- revived.
4 mere are some questions that are cauS-
ing some OF the members to worry. but
an opinion will be gotten from CHIEF
Game Warden Speaks on the matters.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

~ members OF the local high school
noon for Middlcbourne' " Va 49,
ihey VIII meet the team OF that nisr.
nus evening. The locals will 10 hsndt-
appru bE only having two Of their
regular players in the line-up hut ~,
'hat expect TO put up a good game "
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
Congregational n.,sanr.

The congregational meeting held by
the members OF the German Lutheran
shGrrh. Wa largely attended last even
ing and the meeting was one OF the best
mat hes been held FOR some time. Rev
a l. benze. OF Wheeling. was present.
as was also Rev. q. y Gehr- presidsnt
OF The p1ttshurEh SYnnd
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
Many 20 This Countu.

In the awards that were made al the
Trt-State poultry show In Wheeling this
week IL viii be seen that = large number
OF the premiums came 20 Belmont coun-
~. Several awards were made TO resi-
OF this city. while a large number
went 10 Martins Ferry and Bellalre.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
for shoss.

Measurements are being taken
throughout this district for the shoes
mat viii be donated TO the striking
miners and their families out of the or
der Tor 5000 pairs that was given TO an
eastern firm some time ago. The shoes
Will De distributed some time next week
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

Panama Lodge. shield OF Honor. met
last evening in their lodge rooms on
Main street. Several matters pertain
ing to the business Of the order were
taken up and several candidates were
taken IN.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

members Of the high school
sTe making arrangements 10
ElNe n minstrel show In the nigh s~booI
sunitorium IN the near future and re-
nearseis viii be started In the next feu
lsSs ihe members OF the high school
sieg club and the high school orcbestr.
VIII also take part In the program
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
Queen Esther Circle

This evening at the home OF Nettie
ftsli. on Main street. the regular month
~ meeung OF the Queen Esther Circl. OF
the NJ. T. church. will b@ held
and All OF the are requested 10
attend.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
VIII 90 on IN Phil

IL was reported In his city yesterday
mat the entire number OF hot mills. "a
In number. would be placed In operation
neSt MONDAY morning. which will b.
several weeks only 10 mills have been
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

The first meeting 81 ne rrrfrffy
formed domino club af Film Grove viii
b. held this evening ~ Wncbers Tho
club De- composed OF about twsnfv fa.r4s
and they viii meet tHie evening ard All.
range Ter D playing ~ the Hamga dur
ing The winter months All members OF
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

The ladies' Ala Society 81 the Welsh
CONGREGATIONAL church held l. reg,,i.-
monthly meeting yesterday afternoon a.
me nome ~ Mrs. Richard Hopkiua On
Iene street. and r. large crowd was pres
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

At n recent meeting OF the Luther
League OF the Trinity Lutheran church.
the following officers were elected
William Ofterdinger: secretary, Mis-
Ada Scheppf. and treasurer. Mrs. James
Drummond.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

The regular weekly meeting Of the
Elm grove company Of Boys Brigade
was held last evening In the basement
OF the new stone church. The meeting
was In charge OF Commandment "A. "a.
bodley and was spent almost entirely 10
drilling and other military exercises.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

West Virginia Traction q
Electric Company and City &
Suburban Gas Company's au-
thorized pay stations:
ComPany's office. corner 18th
W. Va
Rank Of Fulton. Fulton. W. Va
The First National Bank. Elm
Grove. w. Va
tat Bank Of Elm Grove. Elm
Grove. w. Va
Pay your electric light watsr
and a bills at the most owen
lent pay station
CHAS. MADDEN,
Asst. Sec. and Treas.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
Large Crowds ATTENDING

Large crowds are attendi,g -
meetings being held In the FIrst Init.j
IIespSterian church this week ana n
sIeaI oesl OF interest is being taken in
sne nieetinEs Last evening Rev. snod-
snass, OF Jniontown. had charge Of m.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

An Important meeting OF the .recu-
I've committee Of the Personal WorE-
rs league was held last evening -
10 nome or John owens on Fifth stree,
$40 several Important matters wer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

teF. o. ~. Sampson. pastor Of the
i.'iN 'Nn " p church preached last
s.vuluE 20 the Elm Grove 81 o.. church
Co O. well nlled house. Special revival
services ave been held during me
week and Will continue Tor ssveraI dave
The WeetinE this evening viii he la
'ntfge ~ Rev 4 o. Hart. pastor ~ the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

The fourth number Of the high school
lecture course. Albert Edward wigFAm,
Ihe Apostle Of Efficiency will appear
az the high school auditorium this even
Ing and no doubt he will BE- greeted b.
"a large audience.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

The Woman Missionary goriai, OF
tho Ft-a - p church wa entertained
last evsaioa AZ the homo Of Nfrs. J.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08

the club are urged To be present this
evening promptly al 1880 o'clock.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-08
BeIIaIre Rriefa-

were heard at the conclusion OF the
entertainment
, 1915-07-08
NOTICE OF TOWN MARsHAL's SALE.

Notice is hereby given that under
and by virtue of authority granted,
and duty imposed by ordinance of
the Town of Saratoga, l, the under
signed Town Marshal of the Town of
Saratoga, County of Carbon and
State of Wyoming, will cell at public
auction on the 18th day of July at 2
p. M, in front of the Town Hall in
the said Town of Saratoga, the fol
lowing described horses, as provided
by ordinance aforesaid:
One gray horse branded with two
quarter circles on left shoulder.
One bay mare branded b KIP.
Signed: G. w. Maxfield,
1915 Town Marshal.
, 1915-07-08

ment of vengeance must be controlled
now. when the hour Of victory was
close.
Its true" he confessed. with evil
dent contrition In voice and manner,
that I've been greatly imposed on by
these persons. You see, my dear. /
couldn't be too particular about the
sort of folks l engaged to play a spu-
riousi part like theirs. Tomorrow they
shall all be gone. and you'll be left to
yourself in peace"
"In peace!' Lucene repeated wistful-
", and her face was very sorrowful
az wonder. Oh" she vent on in a
burst of feeling, 81 know, Andrew,
that 1t was wrong not to tell Cs4tland
everything at the beginning. This Sc
crecy between him and me is Il poison
that must eat out the heart of our hap
piness."
perhaps 1t was wrong" the Master
Mind agreed unhesitatingly. I'm point
of fact, am beginning to regret l ad-
vised you as | did" He added very
gravely. 81 am afraid that now. after
I'LL, you may De OOLhpSiiSh ~ ~ fAASS
candid with him."
The sudden possibility of having to
do what she had 50 dreaded, yet de-
sired for conscience's sake, filed Lu-
Gene with terror She stared at An
drew. The color flowed from her
cheeks and left them ashen.
"What do sou meanT' she painted
The Master Mind hesitated for a lit
tie, from sheer pity for the stricken
creature before him, whom now he
must hurt again. He had need to re
call all his love for the dead brother to
strengthen his will In order to strike
the next blow on the already bruised
heart of this woman toward whom all
the tenderness Of ais nature streamed.
'Do you remember CTeeganf' be
asked significantly.
A shudder shook the girl e
"Creeganl' she gasped
"Yes," Andrew Wen on; Jim Cree
gan of Chicago. l sec that you do re
member him. Well. he has discovered
that you are Mrs. Wainwright, and
he Is coming here tonight"
A cry broke from the pallid lips.
"Here2 What forT'
Robbery" The single word came
, 1915-07-08

other way to save him from disgrace
you would even pretend to go away
with this fellow Creegan. wouldn't
you?" There was a long pause. in
which she continued to stare at him
with an ever increasing horror as a
vague understanding of his meaning
crept into her consciousness. wouldn't
you? | mean II IL should be absolutely
necessary in order to stop Creegan's
mouth. Why, with ten words I the
newspaper reporters about you and the
Blounts he could ruin your husbands
Whole political career. Think. Lucenel
Is your love strong enough to rise to
that supreme height of martyrdom
wherein you would not only sacrifice
yourself in silence. but so blacken your
character that he would gladly let you
go2 Is your love so strong, LuceneT'
There was no answer The distract
ed girl remained covering under a
crushing weight Of horror. And yet.
despite the despair that famed in her
breast. some secret prompting stirred
her toward acquiescence. That single
word "martyrdom" had set her spirit
fermenting for sacrifice. In the heart
of her was the eternal yearning of the
woman to give where she loved. the
maternal instinct of total self abnega-
tion for the sake of the one beloved.
the willingness to yield all. to suffer all.
to dare all, to live or die for that be-
loved's good. Subconsciously. already
she realized the truth that she would