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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14

FOR SALE-145 acre farm. o room house.
bank barn. - acres alfalfa so acres
clover; will take part city property. Home
phone ALB. Owner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14
AUTOS. MOTORCYCLES. BICYCLES.
BARGAINS.

Five passenger Maxwell in good condi
fion. Studebaker. just completely over
hauled. Ford with winter top i'm excel
lent running shape. Can Bell 1884.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14

PERSONAI-Mr Machinist. come in and
examine the new White and tell us If
you could suggest anything 20 improve
Il II has everything we Know about
lots Of good things. HaverstOck. the
White man, 2l9 $ Main ST.
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DOCS. RIRDs. PouLTRY. ETc.

FOR SALE-Prize winning single comb
Buff Orpiugt0n cockerels. 40 S Main.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14

WANTED-Carpenter and la5Orers. eau
Bell ST50. Home 1904.
wANrED-Laborers. 20 $. Lafayette St
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14
HELP wANTED-FEMALE

WANTED -UnemDl0yeo lady or widow
FOR position OF trust. Perma neut with
advancement Address NJ r. care News
Times
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
HOUSES FOR RENT.

FOR RENT A modern Broom house.
G1J Portage av. Bell phone $3.50
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14

FOR SALE-Sn acres DIack prairie land,
. miles from railroad. VIII take prop
erty as first payment 40 acres mil =
from city. W. X. McHenry, lis s. Main.
Bell 299: Home 5733.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14
CHIROPRACToRs
PERSONAL.

HARRY IL. SMITH. %. O.
Roth Phones. Farmers Trust BLDG
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14

SQUARE HOUSE at 707 f. Indiana av.,
rooms and bath. electricity, gas, fur
mace. hardwood borders, stained finish,
large porch, on the car line. \ good
rOOmy house for the money. Price 5000.
Any one Of the above homes can be
purchased upon monthly payments, the
first cash payment being adjusted ac-
cording 10 the price and the amount you
wish 10 pay. When you buy your home
get in an addition where everything Is
new and developments rapid. A year
from today will see 30 new homes in this
inside addition which is only eight blocks
from the Studeb1ker plant where thou
sands Of new men are TO be employed
the coming year.
Phone our office for appointment TO
visit Indiana Avenue Addition and in
spect the homes we are building. You
need not feel obligated in the event you
do not buy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14

FOR RENT-Orrce rooms. either single
or ensuite; building is centrally 10.
Gated: elevator service and other moderl
cOnvenieDces- Are your offices properly
kept upg JsnitOr service Included 20
rental office and everything is kept 10
first class condition. Apply DR.. T. Il.
Dean. Dean Building.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14
FOR RENT-FLATS.

FOR RENT-New. strictly modern apart
ment Very central Rent reasonable.
Rich x Rich. 123 w. Washington av.
Both phones.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14
wANTED-TO RENT.
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR RENT Something different. large
bedroom. library. bath. Particulars
room 3O1. Farmers Trust Bldg. After 8
evening Bell 20J6
FOR RENT-Large. roomy desk. for rent
very reasonable. Can at 663 Farmers
Trust Bldg or phone Bell III; Home
G696 or 6697.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14
PUBLIC SALE

7 viii sell Wednesday. Nov. T.. head
or horses, Il head Of cattle. - head hogs.
farming implements 0n Ur. Partridge
farm. : miles southwest 0f South Bend
Edward j. Narier
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14

WHITCOAIB X KELLER
room modern house. Indiana avenue.
corner lot Pavement i'm and paid. An
excellent home and can give possession az
once.
FARMERS TRUST BLDG
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14

STUCCO HOUSE at +. Indiana avenue.
Full twO-story- with large dormers and
attic. Thoroughly modern throughout.
Interior finish Of white enamel, solid oak
floors fireplace. reception hall. large sun
parlOr. with French windows, square
basement and furnace heat. Exterior
finish Of crushed granite upon wood lath
and cement. Large lot sOdded and set
with shade and ornamental shrubbery. 4
beautiful home among good surroundings
and proper restrictions Price $500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14
REAL ESTATE EOB SALE.

WHITCONTB x KELLER.
Near Singers Factory Several homes
for sale on easy terms. One house pay
ing S14.OO per month for $3.50. Would
consider vacant lot as part payment.
FARMERS TRUST BLDG.
FOR SALE-would you like TO buy a
good home cheap, $1,000 house lots
500 down and $40 "A month. Cheaper than
paying rent Call Home 24S9. Bell 734.
FOR SALE.
s-room modern house, large lot. 1888
Michigan av.
6-rOom strictly modern bungalow. AS
Allen st.
Groom house with furnace. CD E.
Howard St
7-rOom house 912 n. st. Peter st.. price
S1.1OO.OO.
7-room louise. zoos Lear St. price
81. 10000.
Groom house. 3714 W. Division at.
Groom house on Chicago street In
Lincoln park
7-room house on Hendricks St. South
moor park. S1.55OOO.
Three 1-rOOm houses on Hendricks st.
SouthmOOr park, S1,C9000 each.
Two Groom houses on Carlton street
SCuthmOor park, S1.4S0.O0 each
VIII sell on sDlau payments down, bai-
ance as rent
W. d. EUREY,
Summers Bldg. % s. Main St
home Phone $3.50 Bal Phone S66
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14
Statesmen.

kFrN AMBITIOUS SALESMAN WANT
TE- Men with genuine salesmanship
..rility. men who are seeking broader
and better field. 90 the right mcn We can
Ger a permanent connection carry Ing eN-
t-utiouul opportunities for large earnings
aud advancement in one 10 the most pros
Porous aud staple lines ~ business in eN-
f~tenre Please give reference Address
n % Box u.s.. South Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14
STORES AND OFFICES FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Steam heated office rooms.
303 :. Michigan. Home phone 20S9, Bell
phone 40.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14
FARM LANDS.

FOR SALE-145 acre farm. Q room house.
bank barn. p acres alfalfa. so acres
clover, will take part city property. Home
phone ABB Owner
FOR SALE-At a bargain, l. acres west
Of the city, near inc lnterurban, for
only sos per acre. Well located for
country home and garden. VIII sub
divide. Call Bell III: Home 6696
FOR SALE OR EXCsIANGE-z7 acres.
good 5 room house and barn, near q
good lake. Will AXE part property In
South Bend. Stock and tools go with the
place Beck 4 Forth, 81 =. Michigan ST.
Home phone 1864: Res. 1922: 1924.
FOR RENT-1O1 acre farm. r. r. Nc \
Logstown road Inquire 80 ". Indiana
av.
FOR SALE-20 acres. one mile from city
limits. fine location. III. H. Swain
Home phone 41jL X. X. l.
FOR SALE-4O acres 31s miles from
South Bend fine house and barn. well
fenced, > acres timber, all kinds OF fr1it
and on a prominent corner. Rural mail.
telephone and in fact a beautiful cOun-
try home. i. f. BOndurant S13-15 Farm
ers Trust Bldg. Bell 62S. Home 22S2
FOR EXCHANGE acres Of good
land and good buildings. 40 miles from
South Bend. VIII exchange for South
Bend. MiShawaka or River Park i'm
proved OF vacant property.
Central Realty Co. 236 ). Michigan st.
II =. Jl1l \. q. Noight. Mgr. 4. T. 432.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGES acres,
rich black loan lald. about half clear.
81 miles from White Cloud, county seat
OF NewaygO county. Michigan. and only
IL miles from hauling station. Price So
per acre. Small payment down. balance
ST. month. Inquire a c. COlpaert. law
yer, Engledrum building. Home phone
Isl. Mishawaka.
FOR SALE-Sn acres pIack prairie land,
miles from railroad VIII take prop
erty as first payment. 40 acres mil 3
from city. W. X. McHenry, lis $. Main.
Bell 299: Home 5733.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
HOMES I'M WLElgH
TO Live, NOT
HOUSES IN WLHIGEI
ITO EXIST

Dollars will build a house but il takes
knowledge and proper environment 10
make home. That is the cause Of the
extra good values 10 be found in the
homes We are building IN our new Indi-
ana Avenue Addition. QUALITY is the
trade mark stamped on every house we
sell. We have houses under all stages OF
construction. That's the time 20 inspect
them from the foundation TO the finish
ing our homes are open 10 inspection at
all times and We take pride in showing
YOU through. We are now completing
twelve new and modern homes in this re-
Stricted addition They consist Of square
houses, stucco houses. bungalows and
bungalOws and are being sold al
popular prices and easy terms as follows ::
SQUARE HOUSE at 81 l.. Indiana
Avenue Fun two-stOry. q rooms and
bath Gas, electricity, furnace oak finish,
sleeping porch. attic, 5Ot SOdded, orna
mental shrubbery and everything com
plete, and ready TO move in. Price $500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14
Get a Position-Get Help
Barter and Exchange
REAL ESTATE ToR sALE.

FOR SALE-Choice "A acre lots. 75X142
It. near stop ! on Niles C8r line o. fare.
Average price S145. 81 down and JOc
per week. Fine location for poultry rails
ing and truck gardening. Phone Bell
1911. Home 6696.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14

WHITCOAIB 4 KELLER
$. Lafayette St.-1-room house. large
lot east front Walking distance OF fac
tories in south part of city. Price
$3.50 Terms cash or payments.
FARMERS TRUST BLDG.
FOR SALE-Modern T-room house. also
furniture. for sale cheap, at once. SO1
Portage av
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14
FEMALE HELP WANTED.

WANTTD-Young women % operate
power machines sewing shirts aud I'M
derwear. Wilson Bros shirt Factory.
". sample 81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14
AUTOS. MOTORCYCLES. BICYCLES
RG1I4I -@R8

FOR SALE-One Carter car. $500; Cole.
1915, $3.50. Model 10 Buick. 500. 1914
Oakland. $40. one Overland truck. 500.
cycunder Amplex. SO. one 5-passenger
Ford. $50 10th Century Garage
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14

FOR SALE-On land contract. 4 lots.
Berner Grove addition, 4Oxi2s. F. W.
b., 1901 S. Carroll St
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE.
MALE HELP WANTED.

r.NS,uIFD men make from 50 % 81
.er dan ian production departments OK
large manufacturing plant
EIGHT HOUR DAY.
Steady employment for reliable men.
/. tsl, ,sf,.,,I examination required Apply in
pcIsou Wednesday. Thursday and Friday
nr communicate with the employment Of
Iro- .. ,,r-r,,,r-,. 80,
IHE GOODYEAR TIRE RUBBER 90.
AKRON, OHIO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14

WATCH REPAIRING.
LOW RENT AND SMALL PROFITS.
Take elevator and save money Ou watches
diamonds and jewellery. m cut OF the
high rent district. which means money i'm
your pocket. Fourth floor r70 \ ma
Citizens Bank Building IL II II IIW
Where the price is IT II III HIM
always less. SSSuS
UPSTAIRS STORE AND SMALL RENT,
which means a saving 20 you on Watches
Diamonds, Clocks and Jewelry. Fourth
Floor Citizens Bank Bldg. ELLIS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14

FOR SALE-SO acres land in Schoolcraft
county, Michigan will sell or trade for
vacant lots or small property in South
Bend. Apply III Birdsell St, after p.
No. evenings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-14

GOOD USED CARS PASS. FORD.
Accepted In part payment for new
Naxwells Have several ma kes They're
bargains. Sec me before buying. J. ".
Nikart Prop Lincoln Highway Garage
Bel. Ball; Home. SCR
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-03-16

But she wouldn't laugh; only her
c~ountenance, suddenly bereft of it's mu-
tinous expression, softened winningly
and her eyes grew very kind to him.
"As long as it's understood l under
stand-very WELL" she said quietly.
TN do as you wish, Mr.. Lanyard"
Good" he cried ~cheerfully. 81 wish,
by your leave, to take you out to din
ner. This way, pleased"
Leading her through the scullery, he
unbarred and swung open a low,
arched door in one of the walls, uncov-
ering the black mouth of a narrow
and tunnellike passageway that ran
off at right angles from the side of the
house.
With a word of caution, t1ash-lamp in
his left hand, pistol in right, Lanyard
stepped out into the darkness.
In two minutes he was back with a
look of relief.
"All clear" he reported; q" felt
pretty sure Popinot was ignorant of
this emergency exit-else we'd have
entertained unlimited guests long
since. Now, half a minute"
The electric meter occupied a place
on The vail of the scullery not far from
the door. Prying open it's cover, he
unscrewed and removed the fuse-plug,
plunging the entire house in complete
darkness.
"Thatll keep 'em guessing a whilei"
he explained with a chuckle. They'll
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-03-16

begged. III we speak English loud
enough to be heard it will attract at
tention. The trouble is, we're followed.
But as yet our faithful shadow doesn't
know We know it-unless he's more in
telligent than he seems. Consequent.
ly, IL ! don't misjudge him, he'll take
a table outside, the better to keep an
eye on US, as loon as he sees we're ap.
parently settled for some time. More
than that, I've got a note to write-and
not merely as a subterfuge. This fel.
low must be shaken of, and as long as
we stick together that can't very well
be DONE"
He interrupted himself while the
waiter served them, then sugared his
coffee, arranged the ink bottle and pa.
per to his satisfaction, and bent over
his pen.
Come closer" he requested-"as II
you we're interested in what I'm writ,
ing-and amused; II you can laugh 9
bit at nothing, so much the better. But
kkeep a sharp eye on the windows. You
can do that more readily than I under
cover OF the brim Of your hat. AND
let me know what you see"
He had no more than settled into
the swing of composition than tn,
| girl-apparently following his per
with closest attention--giggled coquet
tishly and nudged his elbow.
"The window TO the right OF thu
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-03-16
/, CHAPTER XVIII.
Sheer Impudence.

Sf~~
Though it was not yet eight o'clock
when they entered the restaurant it
was something after eleven before
Lanyard called for his bill.
Now again the rain had ceased and,
though the sky remained overcast, the
atmosphere was clear and brisk with a
touch of frost, in grateful contrast to
the dull and muggy air that had OBJ
tanned for the last t~wenty-four hours.
"We'll walk" Lanyard suggested
"if you don't mind-part of the way at
least; it'll eat up time, and a bit Of ex-
ercise will do us both good"
The girl assented quietly.
The drum Of their heels on fast-dry-
ing sidewalks struck sharp echoes
from the silence of that drowsy quar-
ter, a lonely clamor that rendered it
impossible to ignore their apparent
solitude-as impossible as it was for
Lanyard to ignore the fact that they
were followed.
Supremacy on the alert, he had dis
covered the pursuit before they left
the block of the restaurant. Dissem-
bling, partly to avoid alarming the
girl, partly to trick the follower into a
feeling of greater security, he turned
this way and that, round several cor
ners, until quite convinced that the
shadow was dedicated to himself ex-
clusively, then promptly revised his
prior purpose and, instead of sticking
to darker backways, struck out direct
ly for the broad, w%ell-lighted, and live
ly Boulevard Se%bastopol.
Crossing this without another back
ward glance, he turned north, seeking
some cafe whose arrangements suited
his designs; and, presently, though not
before their tramp had brought them
almost to the line of the Grand boule-
wards, found one to his taste, a cheer
full and welllighted establishment stu
ated upon a corner, with entrances
from both streets. A hedge of forlorn
fir trees knee-deep in wooden tubs
guarded it's collection of round, metal
tables and spindle-shanked chairs, OF
which few were occupied. Inside, Wis
ible through the wide plate-glass win
dows, perhaps a dozen patrons sat
round half as many tables-no more
idling over dominoes and gossip
steady-paced burghers with their
wives, men in small ways Of business
in the neighborhood.
Entering to this company, Lanyard
selected a square, handicapped table
against the back wall, %entrenched him.
self with the girl upon the plush-up,
holstered seat behind it, ordered cot.
fee and writing materials, and proceed
ed to light a cigarette with the non.
chalance of one to whom time is of no
consequence.
What is it?" the girl asked guard.
eddy, as the waiter scurried off to exc.
cute his commands. you've not
stopped in here for nothing!"
"True-but lower, pleased" he
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-03-16
CHAPTER XVI-Continued.

I'm afraid" Lanyard said after a
-Ssime-T'm afraid l know what you
must be thinking. One can't do your
intelligence the injustice to imagine
you haven't understood me-read all
that was in my mind and"-his voice
xell--"in my heart. I own that I was
wrong to speak so transparency, to
suggest my regard for you at such a
time, under such conditions. l am
truly sorry, and beg you to consider
rnnsaid all that | should not have said.
After all, what earthly difference can
at make to you if one thief more de.
~cddes suddenly to REFORM"
Tint brought her abruptly to her
feet, showing hinA a face Of glowing
A~ovelfness, with eyes distractingly
E6innIned and softened.
moi" she implored b%reathlessly.
PLEASE, you mustn't spoil it! You've
Gaid me the finest of compliments, and
one I'm glad and grateful for-and
would I might think l deserved! You
say you need a year to prove yourself?
frhen-T've nc right to say this-and
you must please not ask me what l
mean-then | grant you that year. A
year l shall wait to hear from you
from the day we part, here in Paris.
And tonight l will go with you, too,
and gladly, since you wish me tot"
And then as he, having risen, stood
at loss, thrilled and incredulous, with
a brave and generous gesture she Of
tered him her hand, across the table
wherein still rested the spells of his
final coup.
~Mr. Lanyard, I promise"
Then r%everently he bowed his head
and touched his lips to that hand-and
felt it snatched swiftly away, and start
ed back, aghast, the idyl roughly dissi-
ns4ed, the castle of his dreams tum-
I bling in thunders round his ears.
In the studio skylight overhead a
Z pane of glass had fallen in with a shat.
Eering crash as ominous as the trump
ss1f doom.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-03-16
WANTS DAMAGES FOR BITES
Employee Of Minneapolis Library
Brings Suit In a Case That Es-
tabIishes a Precedent.

Bitten by a nan he elected from
the branch public library at the Gate
way, Jack Smith, employed at the
branch, demands damages from the
city under the workingman's COM
%pensation act. Jerome Jackman of
the city legal department said Smiths
claim was the most unusual that had
come to his notice.
"A drunken man entered the IL
brary," said Mr.. Jackman. "Mr. Smith
started to usher him out. The fellow
struggled and finally bit Mr.. Smiths
right hand, causing deep decorations
IN the thumb and index finger. He
has had the wound dressed four times
by a physician and it seems slow to
heal"
Mr.. Jackman gave the opinion that
Smith probably is entitled to com
pensation for loss of time and for
medical Observation-Disclosures Jour
nal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-03-16
SYNOPSIS.

After stealing the Omber jewels and the
sEfuysman war plans in London Michael
anyard returns to Troyon's, a Paris inn.
Tor the first time in many years because
ne thinks Ro6dy, a Scotland Yard man,
is on his trail. At Dime a conversation
between Comte de Morbihan. NJ. Bannon
and Mile. Bannon about the Lone Wolf.
-. celebrated craftsman who works alone,
~2tarrns hin lanyard dresses and goes
~oUt, leaving Roddy snoring in the next
o then comes back stealthily. to find
an hts room Mile. BannOn. In the apart
fH1ent near the Trocadero he finds an in
yltatton from The Pack to the Lone Wolf
60 Join them. Lanyard attempts to dis
gos of the Omber jewels, but finds that
The Pack has forbidden the buyers to
deal with him. He meets three masked
members of The Pack: Popinot, apache;
sad Wertheimer, English mobsman, but
SfSe third. an American, is unknown to
MIN He refuses alliance with them. On
+1tiS fettrn to his room he is attacked in
The dark, but knocks out his assailant.
Ne gives the unconscious man. who proves
20 he the mysterious American, a hypo-
nerInic to keep him quiet. discovers that
Etcddy has been murdered in his bed with
Ehe evident intention of fastening the
; cEtEl2c on him, and changing the appear
1E1ce of the unconscious American to re-
efsetnbie his own. starts to leave the house.
-bn the corridor he encounters Lucia Ban
frnU. who insists on leaving with aim.
Having no money Lucia is obliged to take
sEcTuge with Lanyard in the studio Of an
absent artist friend of his. He locks her
Sn a room alone and retires to get some
rest himself. After sleep Lanyard finds
his viewpoint changed. He tells Lucia
WHO he Is, Mutual confessions follow.
\ is Lucy Shannon. not Damon. and
tlas been used as a tool by cannon, the
crook, The American murderer of Roddy
was Bannon's secretary. Lucy agrees to
@so with him to return the London loot.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-03-16
Beware Of Paraffln Guns.

When an Englishman drinks a toast
to his queen, he breaks the glass as a
pretty little homage, Girard writes in
the Philadelphia Ledger.
When you put a penny in the slot
and extract an individual cup you
should smash It after using 1t. That
isn't homage, but a precaution that
may " o human life.
DO you know what happens to
many of those discarded parafin drink.
ing cups2 Picked up by careless PEG.
pie and used over and over again.
II you will recall that a deadly
germ feels even less at home on q
glass cup than upon one made Of
parafiin you can easily see why neither
should be used many times by many
persons.
There Is n certain way to outwii
the germ: Crush the cup.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-03-16

frightened look and a m~onosyllable Of
sharp remonstrance: mol"
But you must listen to me. l want
you to understand. Bourke used to say
to me: The mar who let's love into
his life opens a door no mortal hand
can close-and God only knows what
will follow in!' And Bourke was right.
Now that door is open in my heart, and
/ think that whatever follows in won't
be evil or degrading. Oh, I've said it
a dozen different ways Of ~indirection,
but | may as well say 1t squarely now.
l love you; it's love Of you makes me
want to go straight, in the hope that
when I've proved myself you'll maybe
let me ask you to marry me.
Perhaps you're in love with a bet
ter man today; but I'm willing to
chance that; a year brings many
changes. Perhaps there's something
/ don't fathom in your doubling my
strength and constancy. Only the out
come can declare that. But please UNI
derstand this: If / fail to make good
1t will be solely because I'm unfit and
have proved it. All ! ask is what
you've generously promised me-op-
~portunity to come to you at the end Of
the year and make my report. And
then, If you will, you a say no to
the question Ill ask you, and I sha'n't
resent 1t, and 1t won't ruin me; for If
a man can stick to a purpose for q
year he can stick to It forever, with or
without the love Of the woman he
loves"
She heard him out without attempt
at interruption, but her answer was
prefaced by a sad little shake Of her
head.
That's what makes 1t so hard, 80
terribly hard" she said. "Of course
I've understood you-all that you've
said by ~indirection, and much besides
has had it's meaning to me-and I'm
glad and proud Of the honor you Offer
me. But ! can't accept 1t, | can never
accept it-not nov nor a year from