davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-08
A DAY FOR OTHER THINGS.

The summer is over, bountiful
harvest garnered, and what more APP
propriate than a joyous visit with
friends. As an aid to you, our week
end and Sunday reduced rates are at
your disposal. Ask about them.
Agent, o. 8. l.. r. r. ADV
d. s. SPENCER.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-08
UTAH THE REAL
SENSATION IN
ELECTION

Salt Lake, Nov. s.-Utah caused the
political sensation Of the election by
jumping over into the Democratic list
of states. Wilson carried Utah by
close to $4,000. King. Democrat, was
elected senator by 10000, as was Bam-
berger, Democratic candidate for gov
ernor The entire Democratic state
ticket was elected.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-08
COMMUNITY HALL IS
SECURED FOR EAGLE

Eagle, Nov. s.-Evidence that Eagle
is leader in the promotion of COM
munity life is shown by the magnifi-
cent spirit in which the people have
bought the dance hall of this place, and
are converting L into community hall
for the use CT the community as whole.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-08
VOTE OF WYOMING TO
BE CAST FOR WILSON

Cheyenne, Nov. st. B. Kennedy,
secretary of the state Republican COM
mittee, said today 'eturns Indicate
Wilson and Kennrick have carried
Wyoming.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-08
WILSON'S lead
IS GRADUALLY
DECREASING

st. Paul. Nov. S.-Wilsons lead over
Hughes in Minnesota is gradually be-
Ing decreased by returns from the
rural sections. In 1890 precincts out of
3e24 Wilson had 12o,oso to 1896 for
Hughes.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-08
HApLEY IN THE LEAD.

Belllngham WASH. Nov. S.-Had-
ley's lead over Mrs. Axtell for congress
IN the Second district, in % out of 100
precincts in Whatcom county was
500.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-08

| Polk Directory CT Canyon. Gem.
Washington and Adams counties now
Off the press. Write for particulars. r.
L. Polk & Co., Globe Bldg. Seattle.
Wash.-Adv. Il
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-08
VICTORY GROWS
IN MICHIGAN
FOR HUGHES

Detroit Nov. s.-Hughes' plurality
over Wilson In Michigan mounted to
nearly $4,000 today when returns from
about one half Of the states precincts
were completed. Hughes plurality is
constantly growing, and Republican
leaders claimed he would carry Mich
igan by over 10000.
Don't delay your fall planting. We
have just received our fall bulbs.
Plant now. Roses, shrubbery, hardy
perenials vines. bulbs, etc. A full
line at the Boise Floral Co.-Adv. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-08

Phone 10 ror baggage Wagons
Prompt service. Peasley Transfer q
Storage Cn.-Adv. n
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19
STATE Their VIEWS
ON PAPER SITUATION
Do Not Approve of Federal Dis
tributiOn of News Print.

Washington. Dec 19.-P1blshors
of the country's larger daines, it was
Indicated after a day OF conferences
here will oppose as impractcable a
proposal that the Federal Trade Com.
mission undertake supervision Of the
distribution of American and Cana
dian made news print paper available
in the United States A publishers
committee will meet committees of
manufacturers and jobbers and the
Federal Trade Commission to consid-
er an apportionment plan suggested.
Distribution under the Federal
Trade Commission, some of the pub
fishers of big newspapers insisted,
not only would be illegal, but would
not solve the two most important
problems facing newspaper owners
high prices and an alleged shortage
VI paper. Consequently there will be
IN insistent demand that the manu-
facturers agree to increased produc
ion bv diversion Of manor making ma.
chimes back 10 the production OF news
print Many machines are said Ia
ave been put ON cheaper grades Of
naper because there has been a
.reater profit in their manufacture.
While the publishers OF the larger
papers. as represented by officers of
he American Newspaper Publishers
Association and others. were meet
NJ smaller publishers conferred 10
iecide what should be their attitude
owards the distribution proposal.
which many of their number favor
ID because II would assure thom of
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19
NOTICES

70 THE STOCKHOLDERS OF TIE
PENN SCOTT ILLINOIS COAL co
You. and each OF you are hereby
otifed that there will be nicotine
Z the stockholders OF the sboY.
AIMED company held at tho office Of
4 H Emmort In Msrtinsburg. West
|irsinia on TUESDAY, the 9th DAY
+ JANUARY. 1917. al 10 O'CLOCK
y NJ. for the purpose OF electlng a
}oard Of Directors and for the trans
ction Of such other business az may
ONE before a general stockholders
meeting
T., r. FLOTO.
secretary Of Penn.scott Illinois Goa
Co 70 3 ftwk 4wt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19
NOTICE 70 STOCKHOLDERS.

The annual meetIn. Of fha stock
holders Of the Berkeley Section Ma
lins5urg & Winchester Turnpike
Company. via be held at the com
paar's office in Marinaburg. Ky. va.
on TUESDAY, JANUARY o. 1911 al
ten o. clock a. mo for the purpose oi
aIecang directors and TIE transaction
Of such other business a. may be
properly done al a stockholders meet
ing.
r. r. HARRISON. Secretary
II s . so sat
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19
ELECTION NOTICE.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of The Peoples Trust Com
5any Of Martiusbusg W Va will b.
leld at the office Of the company o
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1917. be
-waen the hours of aud p In r.
.ect directors and transact such 9th
business as may come beforf
stockholders ia such annual meeting
DUDLEY HARLEY, Cashier
~ . 1twk Sat
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19
ELECTION NOTICE.

The Stockholders of the Citlzans
National Bank OF martinsburg arr
hereby notified that the Annual Elec
ION for Directors will be held at tn,
Bank on TUESDAY. JANUARY 3
917, between the hours of eleven anC
welye O'Clock noon
EDWARD RUTLEDGE, Carhier
l2 8 1tWk 5wks
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19
srocKHoLDERs MEETING

The stockholders Of The Old Ma
ionsl Bank Of Martinsburg are here
y notified that the annual election
or not not less than five nor NOR,
han twenty-one directors VIII b.
leId at the bank on the morning o.
tuesday,, January 9th. 1917. between
be hours O. eleven and twelve
clock.
G. s MILL Cashier
. Q Is % 30 s
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19
MorIeg ID srockHoLoERs.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of Harrison < Co, Incorpo
rated, VIII be held at the eompany's
office in Martinsburg, w Va on
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1911 at ten
o'clock a. H. for the election of d.
rectors and the transaction OF such
other business as may be lawful at
a stockholders meeting
P. r, HARRISON. Secretary.
- is q 20 sat
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19

The Peoples Trust Company, cor
poratioa. Plaintiff.
vs.
Minna 8 Thompson. Defendant.
In the Circuit Court of Berkeley Coun,
ty, State OF West Virginia.
To Said Defendant:
Take notice that the dispositions OF
Dudley Harley ct al. will be taken al
the office OF Dowaey & Henson, al
Martinsburg. in he County of Berke
ley and State OF West Virginia, on the
9TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1917 be
tween the hours OF A. M. and P
NJ. to be read In evidence on the hear
ing OF the above cause, In behalf OF
plaintiff.
II from any cause, the taking Ok
the same SHALL not be commenced. or
being commenced, shall not be com
pleted on that day, the same will be
adjourned from time to time, until
they are completed.
Yours, etc,
DOWNEY & HENSON,
Attys. for Plaintiff.
IL 1twk 4wk Thur
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19
WAN
MISCELLANEOUS

THOUSANDS MEN-WoMEN WANT
ED-$100 month. Government jobs.
Vacancies constantly. Write i'm
mediately for list positions obtain
able Franklin Institute, Desk V.
Rochester, n. Y. X-lS.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19

SOMETHING TO REMEMBER.
Do you know that you can buy tn
best si.00 Ladies' SILK Hose eithe
''Kayser or Onyx" at
1s s. FIERY's SHOE STORE
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19
F( UND

roUNo-Eastern Star ornament Lo
ser can obtain same at this office
X-l9
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19
AUTOMOBILES

FOR SALE cylinder Mitchell +
passenger touring car, good cendi
ton. good tires II s Cushwa We
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19

II. A. Ride. Gen. Pass Agent.
j. II. Tonge, Supt
WA. Gard. Agent. Martinsburg. WA
NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITION
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19

LOST Large dark gray shawl. be
tween Schoppert's Ford bridge and
my home Please return to Mrs
Virginia Tabler. r. ,. X-5>
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19
MONEY TO LOAN

MONEY quickly loaned on best secm
tty through an sd hera Costs ser,
little
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19
TIME TABLES, ETC.

~ CUMBERLAND VALLEY r. r.
~ TIME TABLE
In Effect Sunday, Nov. &c, 1916,
At II p. M.
xDaily except Sunday.
$Daily.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19

LosT-New black veil near Post
Office Return to Shenandoah
Sanitarium I-5l
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19

II Is q 20 SAT-
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19

LOST Child's gray glove between
Episcopal Church aud Raleoigh ST
Return to S i. Dorm. N-C9
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-19

The Peoples Trust Company, cor
poratioa. Plaintiff.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-04
HOME INDUSTRY WEEK

HIS talk a Encourage
Week notion for
governor who likes the his
which others aching the hold of
friendly settler to develop
Governor Boyle
money INTO industrial development The
geer who by gift OF his
the over In poncan
ana an accidental executive he
ana SANDER singing from those from the
al slurso Of its enemies
FOR forty years Nevada has
anu with the aid of
age marvellous progress has
'"s oW renamed for falsehoods about
the land of his birth ~
Nevada needs no settlers this aposae shrieks
No? not?
The answer Elko where the enrol
meht oil new citizens gathering
" ~
Who temery to enter land lampoonea
described o cult
Nnetyfve of filed by good
healthy minded robust Republican
the " -
Notwithstanding this condemnation making good
They retaining Nevada
reclaimed Minnesota; Iowa. Illinois
These and think
does OF Governor Boyle that they
peaceful invasion Notwithstanding the algns him
self ally of the
h preserves that have been held
generations
Under the circumstances
Nevada week observe the
settled
possible and profitable work fair
Consistency attributes of
In sta
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-04
GOOD LORD DELIVER usl

=
IL around
Altogether merit The drawback
o
Under ruling Bonanza
msfis
building
here that public should those
ably opposed road building an
the best
called
further expenditure public
building $ n
Ne county has had enough of this ping
accommodating
of comforting unlimited authority makeshft
the in
be
the health board notified the polite
The Nye commissioners keep
in other idle twaddle
the the
Tor PERMISSION to
the world knows that Tonopah
producing bullion
boulevard around Walker
attractions of the state but there
taxpayers
the courthouse that may be trusted with Big
the
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-04
BONES OF CH|NK GO /
HOME BY EXPRESS
REMAINS OF TONoPAH cELES-
TlAl WILL REST WITH THE
MANDARiNS

The first bones of a Chinese to be
removed from Southern Nevada to
the Flowery Kingdom went out by
Wells Fargo this morning consigned
as ordinary freight. The remains go
to San Francisco where they will be
gathered with the cadavers of humid
reds of others of the same race for
transportation across the Pacific. The
elimination was conducted by Frank
Cavanagh, the undertaken who was
engaged by cousin of the lamented.
1t is one of the fundamental doctri-
mes of Confucianism that no man can
enter eternal Niryana unless his body
4 finds Judgment in the sacred soil oi
China In this case il become an es
tablished fact that zee Feng Tong
of Tonopah, has complied with ever.
condition of the creed. Lee was onl,
common laborer employed in a wash
house and died December 5, 1912.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-04
SAN BERNARD|NO HAS
ALLEGED GOLD FIND
ooLDsToNE, NEAR BARsTow, is
SCENE OF STRIKE LIKE
DAYS OF '49

A gold strike at Goldstone, about
80 miles north of Barstow. has caus
ed general rush or practically all
abled bodied men in the desert me
tropolis to the field, according to the
report of two miners who came to
San Bernardino this morning.
The strike was reported Sunday by
a prospector carrying several valua-
BILE specimens, who entered Barstow
and spread the news of the find. Men
and boys, packing their supplies, have
FASTENED to the field each day since
the report until now, according to The
men who came to this city, there re
main few able bodied men in tn,
| town.
The miners came to San Bernardin
to purchase supplies, and expect I
make a record run to their claims i
the gold field tomorrow morning.-lr
t dependent.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-04
ANNUAL STATEMENT

Annual statement of the Water Com
pany of Tonopah, for the year ended
December 81, 1915.
Overdraft, Dec. 81, 1914 ....$ 2362.35
Receipts during the year in
Guiding proceeds of notes
amounting to 100000. S143,242.S9
s14O.sso.o4
Disbursements during year
including partial payment
OF loan ..................s 1i1.14s.1
overdraft, Dec. 81. 1915 .....s 2sso9
II. ID. ANDERSON,
Apr l-6t Asst Sec'Y.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-04
BOOST FOR REscuE.EuLA

HERE why the stock of this producer should be
which absurd when
is
IN
ridiculous
malicious
different
the responsible the depression
today around
the with dollar following extensive
dew opmen
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-04
AFTER ANTHONY ORE
OF THE BIG WAR PRICE

VIM, Wills left Austin, Thursday
morning to Join Lee Chun, the Korean
miner, in taking out high-grade in Dry
Canyon where Joe Bray is leasing pro-
ducng anthony blocks to all who will
tackle the work. McIntire & McLaugh-
lin, who are working lease on the
same property will have two car loads
for the Nevada Central today.-Reese
River Reveille.
If you want the telegraph and local
news-try the Bonanza
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-04
MINER FINED
FOR SELLING WHlSkEY

George BENEFITS, Goldfield miner,
was sentenced by Judge j. w. Curtis,
to pay fine of 800 or spend 80
days in Jail for selling bottle OF
whiskey to a stranger at COTS on the
desert for 81, BENEFITS claims the
sale was made out of good-friendshir
and with no intent to violate the law
San Bernardino Index.
If you want the telegraph and local
news-try the Bonanza.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-06-29
Mcicaas Riddle American Flag
Over Consulate During Riodns

Douglas, Ariz.-The American flag
flying over the hotel in which was sit
uated the office of American Consul w.
A. Julian at Cananea was made the
target Of hundreds of Mexican bullets
during the anti-American demonstra-
tion last Saturday night, according to
American refugees arriving here We'd
nesday. After daybreak, when the
demonstration ended, the emblem still
Haunted in the breeze.
Numerous bullets struck the hotel.
endangering the visitors, who were
nearly all Americans. The mob shout
ed maiedictions against the "grin-
goes"
After filling the flag with holes the
mob directed it's fire at the fiagpole but
was unable to cut it.
About $50 Americans have reached
the border from Cananea. The refu-
gees composed practically the Ameri-
can population Of the town. General
Gales announced that he had lifted the
embargo on Sonora telephone and tele-
graph lines that American consular
representatives might send warnings
urging Americans to leave the state.
He specified, however, that all mess
ages must be written in Spanish.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-06-29

library at Bedford. Mass. and can be
seen by arrangement with the libra.
rian. according to Peleg ID. Harrison.
IN whose volume. The Stars and
stripes and Other American Flags"
the history OF the banner is related.
The ground is maroon or crimson
colored satin damask emblazoned with
an outstretched arm. in the hand Of
which is an uplifted sword. This rem
resentation is the color OF silver. as
are three circular figures that are
probably Intended to represent can
non balls Upon gold colored scroll
are the words Vince aut Moriture"
tConquer or Die). The flag is about
TWO feet by one foot six inches. The
original fringe appears to have been
taken by Bedford girl to trim a dres.
for military ball That was. OF
course. before the standard was borne
by the embattled farmers.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-06-29
Two Allied w.r.hipr Sunk.

Psris--The minister Of marine an
nounced that the Italian auxiliary
cruiser Citti di Messina and the French
destroyer Fourche have been torpedoed
IN the Strait of Otranto. The Citti di
messina, which was being escorted by
the rourche, was the first victim of the
submarine The Fourche later attacked
the underwater boat, viii. h submerged
and disappeared Shortly afterwards
the Fourche herself was torpedoed.
Almost all of her crew wis saved.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-06-29

That night-at the Villa Bernotto's -
he stammered-"was it for me that
you risked so much?"
Yes" she answered simply. at was
for you"
What had you come to tell me?"
THAT the woman who had made
you suffer was unjust and unworthy
OF you. She knew nothing of life or
pain or temptation. She judged like a
child"
Have you learned so much in these
few weeks?"
AT least l know now enough to
judge more gently
He groaned in bitter recollection.
THAT Is the worst-to know that
was all useless. Oh, Sylvia, 1t was all
terrible mistake. 1 should have
fought for you--l never should have
yielded place 10 that poor scoundrel-v
No, no. Richard, not scoundrel,
but man tempted and suffering and
maddened like yourself"
His head dropped back against her
shoulder.
My God-what irony that should
Judge He seemed to drag his
feyered thoughts together with a su-
preme effort. What are you doing
herer' he demanded with the old i'm.
periousness. How did you come here?
1t Is not safe. II they found you
They will not find me-" She had
taken something from the pocket of
her mantle and held 1t to his Inns.
Drink thisl" she commanded tersely.
IT'S Of no good.D
4 wish 1t. You must have strength
70 listen to me- He yielded and lay
sun, his bright delirious eyes fixed in
tently on the long white track of stars
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-06-29

FL Paso. Tex.-Csrranza's reply to
the last American note will deal main
~ with the old protest against the
presence Of American troops in Next
can territory. according to telegram
from Mexico City. published in the Ell
Psso Del Norte. local Carranza or
gan The dispatch says . number Of
persons close to the government say
that the note viii take for granted
Secretary OF State Lansing's assertion
that the American government desires
neither war nor Intervention. 1t will
devote itself to the punitive expedition.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-06-29

Washington. ID. C.-Two companies
Of engineers are to be recruited at
Vancouver Barracks under orders from
General Funston. These companies
will be regulars and will form part
OF the first increment to be added to
the army under the new reorganizatfo on
law.
A few enlisted men now in engine or
companies will form the nucleus Of the
TWO new companies and officers are
70 De detailed from the available list
when the companies are recruited to
their full strength.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-06-29
lhrt-Ihres Uaitd States Troopers
kaswn To Have Been Slaia

Field Headquarters, Mexico. via
wireless to Columbus, N. M.-Twenty-
three American soldiers are known to
have lost their lives on the battlefield
at Csrrizsl, according to report to
General Porshing Sunday night from
Major Jenkins, commanding the Elev-
enth Cavalry column ordered to scour
the country in that vicinity for surviv-
ors. Major Jenkins said he had evil
dcnco that nine American troopers, in
addition to those previously reported
dead, had been killed. Major Jenkins
reported that he had found Captain
Morey hidden in house nine miles
from where he was abandoned. and
that his wounds were not dangerous.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-06-29

ny The rude bridge that spans the mood.
Their nag TO Aprifs airs unfurisd
Here once the embattlsd farmers stood
And fred tho shot heard round the
world.
The farmers OF Lexington carried
the cornet or standard OF the Three
County Troop. This banner was de-
vised In the counties OF Essex. Suffolk
and Middlesex. Massachusetts, In 1853.
The once Of color bearer OF this troop
was a sort Of inheritance in the Page
family. The standard was carried in
King Philips war in 1876. When the
Minute Men were organized Nathaniel
Page III OF Bedford took the old nag
for use at drill. At the midnight alarm
Captain Page snatched up the stand
ard and carried it with him to Con-
cord, where 1t waved above the
smoke of that battle"
The nag Is now preserved under
glass In flreproof safe of tho public
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-06-29

her handkerchief over his bloodstaine<
lips. 1--WE must be very quiet" sh,
whispered mo one has seen me-nt
one must see me. VIII they come t.
see you again tonight?"
mo one will come to me again" II
was very still. His hand CROPPED fol
hers and held it with feverish strength
! ut was an act OF friendship" be
| gasped. Il understand--you were
| thinking Of those other days---long age
land you were merciful. You had
judged and passed sentence-and then
you forgave. l am glad-it was like
you--like my dreams Of you"
"In your dreams did I pass SEN
tenceT she interrupted in the same
low tone
"Yes-you remember--out there in
the churchyard. What you said then
1t has haunted me like a curse. 4
wish to God had never met you,
Richnrdr"
THE woman who said that was cruel
and foolish" she said "she didn't I'M
derstand.v
And now?"
III do not understand everything,
at least ! have still my faith"
Faith? In whom? An outcast
without name or honor?"
"You are not without name or honor.
You may hive strained both In that
first defeat-I do not know how or
why-but you have not lost them.
They are yours still. l believe that
they VIII be yours always
You know that? You believe that?v
Il know" Her arms were about
him; she held his exhausted, tortured
frame In strong tenderness. "If
had not known I would not have come
here to you. Only the best of us can
fall from great heights. Only the
bravest can pick themselves up and
begin the long, heart breaking climb
back"
She lifted her white face to the sky.
hiding the binding tears. All was still
again. The black grotesque shadow of
the sentry crossed the fading line of
,ampfires, and she crouched lower He
passed on indifferently.
You are right" Tarquhar went on
1t last. THAT was what I prayed that
you should understand / had failed,
Utterly, ANONYMOUSLY, but not ignobly.
can't explain. l shall never be able
70; but meant to go out Of your life
and leave you happy. 1t was all
thought Of Can you believe that?"
Il do believe It," she answered
noarsely.
THANK you" He smiled a little.
AS though overtaken by a sudden ir-
'esistible thought. he dragged himself
up and his eyes, slghtless and vet
conscious, sought her face.