Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-22

i all this horrid old time I have had to l endure.
 ''Heigho,' she continued, gaiIy 1 stretching her arms out into space with a gesture that bespoke latent ris- l trIonfC talent, T love the world and the world loves me. am never going 10 be hateful again." And in this ex- alted mood she brought her toe up | sharply against a huge packing case | She emitted veritabIe howl of pain | Good resolutions were forgotten, and l things spiritual The physical tor mented her with pang after pang. It l seemed IS if a million needles were prodding. And then, in the midst of 1 her misery, the doorbeu rang, again. | She Jumped up, in a blind rage, and l hoped to the tube. "No," she yelled | down. T do not wish any Iaces,'' nor i am need of soap powder or needles. ] l also am not in the market for culture ! as evidenced by Shakesperian revivals. l But what I do need, and demand, i5 i immunity from pests.''
 There" she calculated, wrathfully, T guess that will do for this time .'' Horrors, what had she done? From the depths of the cosmopolitan tube came voice urbane. suave, courteous Smith?" it asked. This is MT. Court enay. am making a few calls this morning on my parishonerS'
 Mrs. Smith faintIy acknowledged her identity, and Invited the new minister into her home. She explained the situ- ation, and the theologian joined her in a hearty laugh. StiM, she was not at ease. She tried bravely to bear up un- der the hun4eIaIing conditions, but it was very hard AIr. Courtney proved to be very interesting, and under diff ferent circumstances his pariShiOner would have enjoyed his call, but now it was very different.
 And to crown it all, Mrs Smith fan cied she could sense a restrained mirth in him. Not that any visible sign of it was given, but that he was diCtinctly amused became apparent to her intui- tive mind.
 She tried to collect herself; then be- came nervous, and finally indulged in verbOSity and airy persifiage. Failing to impress by these methods and aCtu- ated by a little feeling of spite, she be- gan to talk learnedly of the different beliefs; of theOsophy, and the glories of reinCarnatiOn; but, although the per feet courtesy of her caller never way cred, keeply alive to ridicule or Criti- cism, she still sensed MT. COurtney's s restraint over his disabilities. Finally, however, he arose, and after bidding her good day. he departed, greatly to her relief.
 The eternal Eva sprang to life. What is the matter with me?" she questioned She hastily looked into the
  against the pantry door. And then, at last, she knew.
 Her face bore the perfect imprint of her hand. where she had pressed it, warm, and very black, against her cheek. And that was not all. In her hurry when she had released her silk en locks from their bondage that morn ing. she now realied that she had for gotten two. ore on each side of her head, and these two horns stuck out belligerently. as if daring anybody to disa gree with her.
 And the worst was yet to come. As her gaze wandered to Mother Earth, she shrielled with dismay. For on one Of her shapely limbs clung lovingly Q white stocking, which had developed hugs black spots; while the other hoasted a bright tan. And in these habiIiments she had dared to discuss, learnedly, the profound thoughts of life, No wonder the minister had been amused. That he had not hOwIed, out right. labelled him as a good sport.
 She struggled between tears and laughter The laughter won. And when the tempest had passed, she resolved that if ever she moved again, and the door bell rang, it would be HEIR MONE-aWay from it.-BOston Post.