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SAVING ACCOUNT AND FEMALE LABOR SOLVES
 BIG FRENCH QUESTION

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Yves Gu. vot. former French minister of FL nance, says that the French exports are increasing satisfactorily over the first months Of the war, largely due to putting savings bank funds into commerce and employing female la- bor In August, 1914, over one-half of the industrial establishments in France were closed. while now Sl per cent are working. It is estimated that sO.OOO women have taken the places of men.
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WILL FORCE ECONOMY
 OF BRITISH RESIDENTS

LONDON. Feb. 9.-President Run clman of the British Board of Trade informed the House of Commons the British government is preparing to force residents of the United King dom to economize and to relieve in- ternatlonal exchange situation The British government may shut out from an English ports articles not consid- cred strictly necessary.
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PLANS STOP ON ACTS

WASHINGTON. Feb, g. -Legiala- lion to make 1t unlawful for any inc terstate commerce common carrier to buy stock or corporate property of any other corporation without the consent of the Interstate Commerce commis- sion is proposed in bin introduced by Senator Norris, Republican. from Nebraska. officers of railroads would be made financially responsible to their stockholders for losses incurred through Illegal acts.
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REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
 ON APRIL 19

SEWARD. Feb. 9.-The Territorial Republican Central Committees at its meeting Monday fixed April l9th for the territorial convention and Se- ward was designated the convention city.
 The apportionment will be 50 dele gates from each division in Alaska.
 The primaries win be held through out the Territory on March n.
 The only qualifications expected from delegates will be their signing a pledge that they will support the nominees of tho Territorial conven- ton.
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TO TAG MOTOR BOATS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.--A bin pro viding for the licensing and tagging of motor boats as automobiles are now tagged has been introduced In tho House by Representative AleXander of Missouri. chairman of the commit tee on merchant marine and fisheries. The bin has tine approval of the De partment of Commerce..
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12s YEAR OLD INDIAN
 IS STRUCK BY TRAIN

CAss LAKE. Minn.. Feb. 9.-John Smith. Chippewa Indian. who says he is 12S years old, was struck by @ train near Cass Lake today and was seriously injured.
 The aged Indian had just recovered from an attack of the grippe and was hauling a load of wood to town. when, as he was crossing the track, the train struck him.
 He was taken to the Cass Lake hos. pital. It is feared his injuries may prove fatal.
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THAT DIPLOMATS MAY
 CLEAN UP CASE

LONDON. Feb. 9.-The Manchester Guardian in an editorial today sug- gesls that Viscount Bryce or Arthur J. .Balfour be sent to the United States with full powers to adjust the block ade controversy with the government lac Washington. 1t is understood that this suggestion has been we'll receiy- ed elsewhere.
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 CRUISERS
 HAVE GOLD

HONOLULU. Feb. 9.-Two Japan csc cruisers arrived here late yester- day afternoon and after coaling will proceed direct to Vancouver B. C.. Tho cruisers have aboard one-half million in Japanese gold which will be placed to the credit of Great Brit ain in New York City.
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UNITED STATES PASSES
 GERMANY iN ONE RESPECT

WASHINGTON. Feb. 9.-with 7s electrical steel furnaces Sz or tnem constructed in 1915. ,he United states has passed Germany. which has led the world in the number of electrical steel furnaces since 1910. soS fur naces Is the estimate Of the "oriu total: 8 Of these are in Canada
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KODAK CONCERN WILL
 SEPARATE FROM ITSELF

NEW YORK. Feb. 9.-Judge John R. Hazel. of the Federal District Court. notifies interested counsel that he upholds the outline of the decree submitted by the government for the separation of the business of the East man Kodal, Company. The decision does not mean that Q dissolution VIII be ordered, but 1t will require a re- organization, 1t was said by the coun- col
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BELGIUM IS GOING TO
 STICK

ROME. Feb. 9.-Confrmation was given today to the reports that Germany had proposed separate peace with Belgium. ...,,---..o. u,oo;
 The Giornae D Taia states that MonSlgno5 4accl-. himself the proposals of the German government for separate peace The terms comprised the restoration or Belgum to the former government of King Albert ana payment of an indemnity for damages caused Dy the n Germany asked in return the economical and com ercia privilege by which she would practically trans form the port of Antwerp into German center for traf lc vino Albert and his followers informed Monsignor oco;noreiT very promptly that the propositions were asoItey refused King Albert also declared his lnten. o o adhere to the Allies no matter what the subsequent results
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DANISH GOVERNMENT
 IS NOW IN MARKET FOR
 sHRAPNEL-cARTRIpGEs

WASHINGTON. Feb. 9.-The Dan. ,sh government is reported to have entered the American market for shrapnol and cartridges, and thst 1t ia negotiating with the Maxim Muni' lions Corporation for SOO.oOO,Oo0 car tridges.
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GRAIN SHIPMENT
 EMBARGO REMOVED
 BY RAILROAD TODAY

BALTIMORE, Feb. 9.-The embar- go on an grain shipments except corn from points on the Baltimore & Ohio and the Baltimore & Ohio southwes- tern lines for export through this city. placed on Dec l5 iaat VIII be removed today
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THREAD MILL INCREASE WAGE

PAwTUcKET. R. l.. Feb. s.-Thc J. & p. Coats Company limited, made a general advance in wages that prac- ticaiiy amounts to ten per cent. ef- fective from Jan 3. benefitting about 2500 employees.
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INDI( ED WIT H
 ROOF

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9.--It was announced today that the others indicted yes terday by the federal grand jury for munition plots, be- sides German Consul Gener- al Roop were John and Jul jus Rotheschild, wealthy wholesale grocers; George and James Flood, ship own CTS: J. E. Bein, a prominent attorney; Phillip Thayer, president of the Northern & Southern s. s. Co.,, John C.. Hoyt and R. H. Swayne of the firm of Swayne & Hoyt; Joseph Bley, customs brok- Ter: c. D. Bunker, customs broker, and Capt. freueIlch Jebsen. owner of the steam Ter Mazatlan.
 The indictments have ere ated the greatest eXcitment among all people of stations. Developments further are expected.
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JAPANESE GOVERNMENT
 HELPING OWN INDUSTRIES

TOXIC. Feb. 9.-The Japanese gov ernment will subsidize It's industries engaged in manufacturing dyes and chemicals and will guarantee divideic' of 8 per cent. and making up any de. fcils which may occur.
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FLASHES OF NEWS FROM
 FOUR POINTS OF WORLD

FLASHES OF NEWS FROM
 FOUR POINTS OF WORLD NEW YORK - Jack Dillon bests Levinsky In ten-round mill.
 PARIs-Rene Besnard, under secre- tarv aviation resigns account abuses heaped upon him by citizens who con- demned him for not better fortiiying city from Zeppelin attacks.
 LoNDON-Hundred and twenty-five parcel post packages containing sheet rnbber have been taken from the Dan ish linef Frederick VIII at Kirkwan. WASHINGTON - There will be a light in the various committees against ratification of the Nicaraguan treaty. NEW YoRK-For trying to kidnap his married aunt. with whom he was In love, Arthur Cooper married sent to prison for three months.
 -
 SAN FRANCISCO Assistant immi- rratlou commissioner. William Boyce' and 26 others have been indicted by the federal grand jury in connection with smuggling operations.
 NEW YORK-wnlard-Moran will go ten rounds here March Sth' unless lne principals stall and secure inoenni's postponement
 RIO DE JANERIo - Five Of the best known fnanciers here. with the assistance of several well known Am erlcan sporismen. haye incorporated with five million cash. company to promote boxing games for worlds honors.
 roNn0N- Seventeen hundred ton
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rwENrVTwo THOUSAND
 GET BIG DAILY WAGE

PROVIDENCE. R. l.. Feb s.-22.ooo operators in virtually all the textile centers of Rhode Island have been granted an increase in pay of about five per cent
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NEW DYNAMITE euNi
 sMoKELEss AND NolsElEss

BALTIMORE. Feb. 9.-The plans of n dynamite gun said to be 1oiseless' smokeless and without recol' have been laid before the Navy Department by Edward Ferguson, inventor
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GERMANY IS BREATHING
 EASIER

BERLIN. Feb. 9.-There is monetary feeling of relief here today and throughout Germany evoked by special New York dispatch to the Franfurter Zetng The correspondent states that he has heard on the best of authority from Washington that the Lustana crsls is ''as good as settled"
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WILL REcAPlTALIzE
 FOR FIFTEEN MILLION

CHICAGO. Feb. GA Cleveland dis patch says that negotiations are in progress for the sale of the Dow Chemical Company to eastern bank CTS for S1O.00O.O00. It is said that the company will be recapitallzed for $15.0OO00O. or more
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KINGDOM OF NORWAY
 BONDS OFFERED AT 1oih

NEW YORK. Feb. 9-The National City Bank is offering s5.ooOooo 6 per cent. gold bonds of the Kingdom or Norway at 101M.
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ITO SPEND s2.oooooo
 ENLARelNe STEEL PLANT

MILWAUKEE. Feb. 9.-The United States Steel Corporation will expcnd S2.OOO.O0o in enlarglng It's plant here.
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elnu I'M rur NoRTH sEA

GRIMsBY. Eng Feb. 9.--The fish ing boats Foamcreat and sunshine have been sunk in the North Sea by Gnrman submarines.
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WASHINGTON, Feb g. = Advices have been re re eeived from Berlin that the German government wlll
 nq the dav serve notice on the United States govern ment that the British steamship Appam, recently cap tured on the high seas and now at Point Comfort IS en- titled to remain in the American waters Indehmtey.
 BERLIN. Feb. 9.-From authentic advees 1t IS learned that the Russians are again very aggressive m Gacia This new move the part of the Russians has caused much concernment with the war ofclais U IS reliably stated that the Russians have also quietly plan ned to make several sudden attacks in orther districts
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pAPIS Fe5 9-"Russias muniti0n crIsIs IS now tbino of the past" said General Jovanof, Russian Minister of War in an interview today with Ludovc Nau deau special correspondent of the Paris Journal m Kus The shortage of munitions of war IS an unpleasant memory. But fortunately it is only memory
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IN PERSIA ARE
 ROUTED

BERLIN. Feb 9.-Advices received from Constan- tnope late today announce that the Russian forces Tn Persia have been routed It is stated that the Persian tribesmen stomed the ranks of the Russians and Ine latter were completely taken back by the onslaught re- treated in the greatest disorder.
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LONDON Seventeen hundred ton British steamer Argo has been sunk. Admiralty give no details.
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KING GEORGE ILL

LONDON, Feb. g. - It was announced late this afternoon that King George is worao. The physicians issned a buiie- tn that the King would not loo able to open Parliament next Tuesday.
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pFTROCRAD. Feb. 9-Tt was announced today ]

that the Russians have for the time being been gwen set back in Persia but that with the arrival or reoI ments the campaign will be waged more relentless OSi ever.
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slo FioHT PURGE

D BIC FIGHT PURSE. 2 c -i,-- !. q NEW YORK. Feb. 3. Tex q q Richard, the promoter Of the 6 @ Willard-Moran fight, March 8, @ 6 at Madison Square Gardens, q t announced that he hnd raised 2 t the purse to $70000.
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 per ln Ataoka
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But there were other ana seeming
~ moro momentou5 things to claim
her attention Just then. The "pros-
poets" upon which their marriage to
q certain extent depended were show
ing = disconcertingly balky tendency,
and Fleetwood. who had been over TO
Boston in regard to them, had writ
ten Q rather gloomy letter thu day be-
fore. telling her that II might be six
Dr. eight months before thoy should
rnateriaiize.
He vas expected back from his trip
that night. and in order to salye
his disappointment and signalize his
home coming, she was arranging a
little fete Just for the two of them.
Meanwhile, her mother having fin
ished tho note she was writing,
called q messenger boy and dispatched
It to tho address upon the envelope.
Then she called up Batson Kendrick
or the telephone and assuring herself
that no one was within hearing, held
q long and cryptic conversation with
him over the wire.
That evening. Fleetwood Blair, on
returning from Boston. found tho note
she had written lying on the table at
his bachelor lodgings and was read
lily deceived into believing Il was from
Ruth.
Tearing II open hastily, Blair road:
Eastwood Dearest: You mus, not Let
-a,,S--l - -.
matter. would wait for you until
Doomsday. II necessary. And. besides, II
may be all for the bost. Last night Bat
son Kendrck was playing chess with
mamma, and I overheard him say that
he needed Q man for some important
work In Alaska. "If Blair were at liberty,
he would be just the man." no said. and
the job would be worth q thousand dol
lars q month 10 him. but I will not risk
sending n new Bridegroom on this af-
fair. The chap who takes II has got to
have all his interest In the work"
i rather think. though. that he L. going
70 approach you with an OFFER, and II he
does, / would certainly accept the COM
mission. and axres to remain single dur
lag the time you are engaged upon It.
YNu could quit him. Of courss. the me
meat the Boston people decide to 90
ahead. and in the meantime. 80 long as
wv 1S ~
we'll be drawing hat salary.
I an vending this to your rooms 90 that
you may be prepared in case he ap-
breaches you this evening. a. I under
stand from mamma that he u 70 be at
tie hsuse - finish their game. Moan
ums ! am waiting and longing for you
every second Dsvstsdly. RUTH
Blair gave vent to Q low whistle a.
he finished.
Little did he dream how carefully
baitod was tho trap into which no was
walking with his ayes open.
On arriving at Nr. Alden's, he was
shown into tho drawing room. where
he found Keudrick ard also, some
what to his surprise. Estells Abbott.
He greeted the girl ~plsasantly, but
the two had hardly an opportunity
to exchange more than . half q dozen
words before her uncle seized upon
him and drew him to one siSs with
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tia muttered excuse 70 Estells that
10 wanted b discuss Q little matte.
Of business with Mr.. Blair.
Al the two men stepped away to
gethsr. the servant who had admitted
Blair appeared to inform him that
Ruth was stu dressing. but would be
down almost Immediately.
AZ last, though. all ready, and O
radiant girlish vision. In her SHIN
msring causes and tulles. she came
tripping down tho stairs and hurried
toward the drawing room to md
fleetwood.
But ~ sho crossed the hall. her
mother with sppe rent unpremedita-
ton intercepted hor and during the
momentary pause. tho sound OF
voices reached her from beyond the
drawing room door. Two men ere
speaking.
You agree then to accept the $17.-
600 and remain unmarried a. I ~
cuirsr' 1t was the curt. business
like voice OF Batson Kendrick. his tone
raised siightly ~ II for emphasia
Il agree 70 your terms. Mr.. Ken
dr1ck. and VIII promise 70 remain
single
Her lsverf Oh. no: It could not be-
Why. this man wa no better thaa .
Judas.
Kendriek spoke again from behind
the drawn curtains.
Then ! suppose ron Will have No
objection to starting for Alaska this
week." he said.
But before Blair could make an
swer. Ruth was startled hy hearing
another voice-ths shrfl!. almost Do
spairtng cry Of q woman.
TO Alaska? Oh 10! Surely yos
+ not planning to send him 40 Tar
away a. thatf"
with Q quick step forward, Ruth
reached the portisres. and dung than
back 70 Disclose the sight Of Estslls
IN Blairs arms.
J Bv . clever ~ Of acting DstsSis -
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THIRD STORY
The Tangled Web

A long bobsled loaded with laugh
Ing. shouting young people whiIzed
down the white. g~listening slope like
q runaway express train. Mrs. Alden'i
house party at Tuxedo wan enjoyial
the opportunc snowfall.
Fleetwood Blair. flushed from the
exertion Of helping drag a heavy
bob" back up the hill. spied n couple
OF boys with q small sled who had
stopped on their way home from coast
ing to watch with solemn curiosity thu
FRANKS and antics of the grown-ups.
Lot me have tho Eyer, kids" Blair
sprang toward them. Here. I'll pay
rent for 1t In advance" tossing over
a half dollar. And without waiting
for any further negotiations, he caught
the rope out Of their hands, and hur-
ried to tho summit where the group
with which he hSd come trudsing up
the slope were taking their places on
the bobsled for another trip.
Wait . minute. Ruth" He singled
out from among them q dark, Etrik.
ingly pretty girl In q scarlet cap and
jackst-ths daughter of his hostsss.
You and I r going to try Il alone
this time"
Blair swung his small sled around
to the track. assisted her to o place
forward on It and settled himself ut
the back to steer.
Il simply had to have q chance to
speak alone with you away from that
cackling crowd" he was murmuring.
II can't keep Il back any longer. and
although it's little enough I car offer
you now, dear. II you arc willing 10
start on love and . stout heart"
In tho arcor OF the moment he
quite forgot to steer. They struck q
bend IN the course. and. swerving OF
at right angles TO the track. dashed
headlong into q great pilod-up drift.
Like q couple OF srotesqus figures
they emerged.
Fleetwood aid not permit the mis-.
adventure TO bafie him.
Ruth" he repeated, as he noun.
dered toward her. will you marry
me?p
Such persistence deserved to DO rs-
wardcd.
While Fleetwood and Ruth Alden,
out there in the snowdrifts, ~innocently
and happily "plighted their troth."
Mrs. Alden and Batson Kendrck sat
together over . game OF chess and
schemed.
..
Both Mrs. Alden and Kendrick were
practical persons." and there was lit
tie necessity for words between them.
Mrs. Alden was q society mother
with q hallmark position as unQues-
tionable as tho sterling on silver.
but somewhat hard put to II to support
1t with the essential finances.
Kendrick, on his side, wanted .
wifs-not q companion Of helpmeet
hitting to n of his years and settled
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she uttered ner protest against his
going away, had seemed 20 stumble
and catch hor heel in the rug, and
Fleetwood had naturally tried to save
her from falling.
But Ruth could not know this. She
only saw him holding Estelle in en- sp-
! parently ardent embrEcc, and Estells
with her arms wound arounl him.
Her dark eyes vide, incredulous,
| sh stood staring at the spectacle;
then with a low cry OF pain, she turned
and rushed blindly up the stairs and
to her W room.
Blair in his dismay at the sight Of
her and the evident significance she
placed upon his attitude, was for the
instant nonplussed, incapable of ac-
tior; but recovering himself . no
ment later, flung Estelle almost
roughly to one side, and dashed lad
ly IN pursuit.
In vain, though. were all his on
treaties and attempts at explanation.
Finally Mrs. Alden with an air Of
m~otherly sympathy persuaded him
that II was better to defer until morn
ing his efforts to repair the misunder-
standing and SO induced him to leave
tho house.
Hardly vas he out o, the door, how
v before Ruth experienced = re-
yulsion OF feeling. After all she told
herself, It was only fair to hear what
he had to say.
In this frame Of mind. she was
awaiting his arrival the next norm
ing, when . maid brought her word
that Estells Abbott desired to see her.
Ruth hesitated. moro than half In
clined to refuse; but Estelle, covortly
sbetted BY Mrs.. Alden. had taken NO
chances on he!n. denied. snd follow
ing almost On the heels Of the maid.
Don't turn away from me. Ruth"
she pleaded HISTORICALLY. 1T 10 bet
ter that you should hear what I have
to say; for I tell you frankly that
Fleetwood Blair IS not worthy Of you
not worthy Of either Of Is. for that
matter. But ~ between u.s." her
voice broke. and she sadly bowed her
head. mine u the stronger claim
upon him"
Something in the tone arrested
Ruth's attention. and leaning forward.
she caught Estells BY the chin and
forced the girls face up to meet tho
searching gaze she bent upon Il.
Then az she read there the confirms.
ton 81 what she suspected. she fell
back with q sharp exclamation.
"Oh!" she cried. -Oh!" and bury
ing her own face IN her hands. she
turned away. while Estslle satisfied
at what she had accomplished. crept
from the room
When Blair called Q little later on,
he was Informed that Miss Alden
begged to be excused from seeing him.
Needless to say. Mr.. Alden lost no
opportunity to widen the breach, and
on the evening Of Blair's departure.
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- she came upon Ruth sitting hard
and dryeyed BY An open window. shN
was thrilling inwardly with triumph.
@Ah. my dear. don't grieve for him."
she purred. He was never deserv.
ing Of you The older you grow. too.
my daughter. the moro you will learn
that all men are alike. Money is the
only thing that counts IN this world"
Ruth stirred from the apathy Of her
pose.
rs Batson Eenarick here this eyo.
nfngr' she Taxed ~irrelevantly. Il
thought ! heard him announced q bit
ago"
Then when Hrs. Alden answered in
the Affirmative. she rose and with q
reckless. bitter smile rauntered down
TO her mothers sitting room.
You paid $4,000 for Fleetwood
Blair ! believe. Mr.. Kendrick. Now
what price do you oner for met You
will have 70 bid higher than t17. o0o
though. I tell you that before you
begin"
The millionaire glanced at hor ques.
tioningly appraising ~ 10 ala 20 the
curl Of the lip. the sroidering IRE In
her sya the defiant swagger In her
manner.
It's ealy ne result. Of this upset
she's bssa through" he said to him.
SELF That and maybe this sudden
hot speu we're having. She'll come
around ~ right. once shes settled
down and knows Just whore she
stands
But therein Batsoa Ksndrick made
the one great mistake OF his lita. Ruth
did not "csme around She never a.
HE wife allowed him to forget that
he had bought her" ane that che sx.
pected him to pay the prioA Colby
aloof, contenptuous OF hcrssf As she
vas Of him, shs piled extravaganos
upon sxtrAvagance until his miSorly
soul fairly stood ashast
HIS ouiy msthed e rsvsaES. he
learned. ~ n 1sseiAs her tnto 49,
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habits. but merely to serve a. an ex-
hibition of his wealth.
After Inspecting the seasons nock
OF d~ebutantes he had definitely nx~d
his choice upon Ruth. and the matter
was supposed - - settled.
But at this interesting juncturs
Fleetwood Blair had chosen to In
tIudo.
Credit must - given Mrs. Alden
for shrswdly soenting the danger in
the situation y soon as n appeared.
Not once ala me raise any ob1sc
lIoa 10 Biair. Ct . to interfere
With me freedom Of association be-
tween him a. RutA. And Ksndrtck
yaayed up Gk511{u1iy 70 her lead.
This snSwy sftorneon ~ they sat
emily over the chossboard with ell
ths young people out Of the way over
"a the hillside. they touched can
eouoly uppn thS subject uppermost n
hokA (holr minds and made plain their
plnso - : aor1oa q t~ndirectieas.
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