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The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07
A BADLY ADJUSTED NUT,
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE.

BY virtue Of the pSwer conferred on
ne by the deed OF trust, executed to ms,
as Trustee, by Isaiah Bolden and MaH
Bolden to secure to lyeys-Archef lo.
ton Company payment OF the indebted.
ness therein recited, which deed o' tru,.
bears date February 3rd. 1915. ana "
recorded in the Chancery Clerks ono.
in the First Judicial District III bolivar
County, in the State OF Mississ'pP, y
Book FL, page 822-deiault ~ u. y.
pavmett Of said Indebtedness has,nk
been made, ard the same remaining uu s
nd unpaid, I. as Trustee name" III ''"
deed OF trnst, will.
ON MONDAY. July 9TH. A. D. lsi.f
sell. at oub!ic ontcry to the highe't, a'e. y.
der for cash, at the West dosr o. .M y.
Court House In said County ~ ,,.i ~
! VowtS O. RosedaIe. in the First luo''a. !.
District Of said Gosnty. thar . ..n" Y !.
the County OF bolivar in the o.aI !.
| Missi.sipp,. dtscfibed and D0a''''
follows, to.wit:-=
Commencing at the Southeast s'". corn i
OF Section 81. Township 20. kans, i's,,t /
West and running thence dus VILLA s..s
along the Eastern boundary !ine %, ., 's% II,
Section, $50 chains to ana u, II, n !.
point oi beginning. and. tas,nS J. ,unusg rr
the point OF beginning, thence ;., '' 70 IN
Jue West. on line perpea.a'eSa'...;; '..;or 20
Eastern boundary Of SAID So, "a
chains thence running due ao. '. h,vu-
iihe parallel with said Easter; a.',;,s "a a..
Diary, s SO chains; thence ,,'"" .u"' 70 ,sd
East on n line perpendiscnis.. = tb,ss.
Eastern boundary, 40 ens,a'' .s rs,tnn'.
running South, along ssiu %. ,,siut d
boundary, $50 chains 20 s'.. ~. rmovof
beginning, containing ~ as's', .'s osr.sn.l @
less; and also the iol'ow'"k
propertv:-- ,.d Hawk
One black mare mule na'''t1 as.s ,dI inch
one James & Graham 1'
said sale will be made lot = q; ;iiR%.ba,sd. R.ia
of satisfying so much Of 'a'' NV
ness NJ AS remains unpaid. ,,tp w.
- GEORGE F. ARChhTT TTrsst...
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07
BIDS WANThD,. =.

p,rsror, to an order OF tne - ..s
Of fprsuSs snerVisors ri Of Bolivar r.,ss esss'S Z
Mississippi, M s passed and LEM sn,',i. i aId
record at a regular mee',Dtt 4. eours
board, begun and held 1,a..s.1s' At 'ss ss' d
house in the town Of .e Ko'tJs y sid
the tlue'1 lst judicial district Iuns % .lb,
county. on Monday, s;veu thsl
lel' 1917 notice is hereby = s'dsnb s.'id nbo,rdI
the undersigned clerk o Of - ,,'o oo'eloet
vii will. until the hou, r.. Of ,nd ID du d
noon of Monday lne h.iua lk
luly, 1917, same m.,a,s' ottD; receive
first Monday in said aeo. @o. IN cless
sealed bids, at his o!nse ~. folloslnf
land, Miss, for :. !nI ior ID. ,o'd
materials and supplies 10, oarn,y, mt %
working outfits OF 'ne
wit: .,d mixed ie'I
IN eorn' csI1oad d'q, Quantities and I. .'ss,,'d 's
sn earIoad iosIsr quantities, ,;Ds, 70 Be eosat
at any point in D0''
Miss. .,v;sors rese,.,n~
The board Of supeIv'.rd .ud sll bl%
- Thse 4th day OF June, clsrk,
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07
EOTICETO TAXPAYERS

Notice is hereby given that ! have
filed the land roll and the personal rolls
for the First Judicial District. and the
land roll and personal roll for the Sec
ond Judicial District. Mt Rosedale and
Cleveland respectively. and all tax
payers are hereby notified that the
above mentioned rolls will be on file
at Rosedale and Cleveland for the next
thirty DAYS for your inspection. and the
Board of Supervisors will meet at
Kosedale and Cleveland on the First
Monday Of August. 1917. to consider
the same. and hear and dispose OF any
objections thereto.
This the End. day ofJulv. 1917.
6. c. JACOBS, Tax Assessor.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07
Mature Always Active.

II Is known that every YArttcis Of
the earth is in a state OF constant ac-
tivity. Nature abhors stagnation as
1t abhors vacuum. Even the stag.
nant. smelly pool of water generates
myriad forms Of life. Every particle
OF what We call . stone has chem.
istry that ID ever changing form. No
matter how innuitea!pal tho infinAe
atoms Of the osmb,aed elements Of
our sphere not one 10 In tho same
place today that It knew yesterday.
Every hour. every moment experiences
change.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07
Must 90 on Forever.

Time Is like q river made up of
the events which happen. and vio-
lent stream; for as soon as . thing
has been seen, 1t Is carried away.
and another comes in its place. and
this will be carried away. too.-Mar-
Gus Aurelius.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07
Tied BY preiudicea.

TcU UJ PTcJUuICcd.
The confirmed prejudices OF q
thoughtful life are rs hard to change
as the confirmed habits of an indolent
aR;; and as some must trifie away
ago, beoauss they trifcd away youth.
othGh H Apy on in a maze OF
oero:. bse6tts LAY have wandered
thero too long 10 md their way OUT
Bolingbroke.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07
Local News.
George Thompson has aHudson
automobile for sale cheap.

George Thompson has aHudson
automobile for sale cheap.
Mis-. Lillian I.obdell visited rela.
tives at Benoit a short time this
week.
Flags. Flags. All sizes and
prices. Browns Druc Store.
Curtis Wilmington left this week
to spend Ills vacation at his old
home, Liberty, Miss.
Whitman s and Jacobs Candies.
fresh and cooled, Browns Drng
Store.
Miss jamie Rice has been quite
i'll this week. III We are glad to
know that she IS convalescent now
Mrs. F. NJ. Scot, left this week
for Roanoke. Va. for visit to Mrs
P. h. Jennings (formely Mrs. W..
"A. Stone)
Cnst Oil. Cnat Oil. Gnat Oil.
CLANCY Drug Co.
Mrs. w. B. Roberts and son,
William Cl"y. left Wednesday for
Chicago, where they will spend
the summer.
Sprayers Soc. House fv oil 25c
per quart. Browns Drug Store.
Mr.. aud Mrs. A. Y. Scott left
this week for a visit to the Ca:ali-
ia Islands. where they will spend
some time.
A. D. S. Milk of MaRnesia Is
and Soc bottles. Browns Drug
Store.
Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Cooper. of
st. Louis. who were the guest of
Mrs. c. r. Allen. left for their
homes this week.
rox paper. latest cclors and
designs. Prices from 25c to $1.0C
Browns Drug Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. c. Skinner
lef, this week for a trip to Califor-
MIA end Canada. where they will
spend the summer.
We have on hand full supply
of ses sonable parden seed. SEED
and prices right. Browns Drul
Store.
Scme one thought ife ren>arl
we made about our pest mistresse:
was sarcasm. 1t Is strange how
suspicious some people are.
I am selling paint at wholesale
prices. Be sure TO see me befoi'
buying. l., c. Brown.
Harry Brown. who has beer
quite i'll for some time. is better
and txrects to leave In few day:
for his old home in Missouri for :
short stay.
United States, Micbelin anc
Goodrich tiers in stock and to-
sale at Browns Drug Store.
Mr.. Kellogg, who has been booi
keeper for Hon. A. Y. Scott fo,
several years. has accepted a posi-
tod with l.. H. Gaines. at Boyle,
bis old home.
Remember we pay postage on al
orders amounting 10 SOC and over
except school books aud paints.
Smith and Joest opened in th'
store formely occupied by Eddie
Steeie's Market Monday morning
They will carry full line Of gro
ceries, gasoline. hardware and rive,
supplies snd solicit part OF you
patronage.
Our fountain drinks are servet
IN Individual CUPS. IT mean
clespliness and cleanliness mean
HEALTH. Chauey Drug Co.
Hon. aud Mrs. Walter Sillers
and two 6auR Rhters. Misses Evelyi
and Lillian. Left Wednesday for {
trip through the west. they will
take in California and spend |
while in The Canadian Rocky
mountains.
Mrs. W. A. Shelby. Miss Nellie
Oberst. Rev. J. w. Ward, Mr.. anc
Ms. ". p, Wall. Mr.. 0nd Mrs
II. c. Ogden aud Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Sillers. IT,. were amons
those " bo went 10 Cleveland foi
sss <th Of July celebration.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07
Mu.. Aaxa perfect sInht.

British eyesight tests require men
to distinguish colored lights. the size
Of q pinhead. twelve feet away before
they are licensed 10 pilot mail steam
erS On the Atlantic
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07
Envy Shuws Small Mind,

EnVy ShoWu SHaV WIHu.
Tho man who is really big is always
generous in his praise Of others who
deserve II; II 10 only the man who is
little who allows tho petty sting OF
envy to influence him.-Seiscted.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07
FOntaine Jones
Attorney at Law
% D,.aG.ia Ay;er
Rosedale. \

ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO
LOAN
ON IMPROVED BOLIVAR
COUNTY PLANTATIONS
For FIVE to ten years at lowest
rates of intrist. Why pay 8 per
cent when can let you have it
for less? Large loans on ten years
time especially solicited. Proper.
ties inspected and all loans closed
promptlp.
Three fine plantations for sale
on easy terms.
Address FoNTA1NR JOINS,
ROsEpALE Miss.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07
Hush Up.

Sometimes q man reveals how little
he Rhows by how much he talks
Nashville Banner
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07
Potted Plants.

When potting plants put piece Of
coarse muslin over the hole In the pot
before putting In the bits of stone and
sod. which keeps the drainage good.
The muslin prevents the earth from
washing away.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07
Riuht In Line.

my ancestors naughty little He
loise Aldyne told her nine-year-old
playmate Hermione Mcclure. came
over before yours did. They came
over In the first boat, the 1<ayfiower."
We'll, mine came over, Hermione
said stoutly. her blue Irish eyes
flashing with spirit. "in the very next
boat, the Junehower."
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07

Statement of the l'iinncial Condition
Oi tlc
VALLEY BANK,

located at k.srdnle, in the County ei
Bolivar. State of Mississippi. at the
close OF business June 20. 1917, made
to the Board OF Bank Examiners.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07
WOOD BROTHERS
CARRIAGE AND WAGON
BUILDERS.
ALL KINDS OF BLACKSMITH
AND WOODWORK
NEATLY DONE

We keep supply of Tongues,
Shafts. Plow Handles. Axles. Etc,
on hand. All workmanship guar
anteed. Give as trial, is all we
ask. Prices reasonable.
Location, next door to Terry &
Wilson Auto Co.
Address WOODS BROS,
Box 1871. Rosedale. Miss.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07
tatement Of the Financial Condition o.
Bank of BeuOit

locate at Benoit. In the County of
Bolivar, State OF Mississippi, at the
close OF business fune 20. 1917. made
to the Board of Bank Examiners.
RESOURCES
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07

The following claims approved by
two commissioners and authorized by
chapter 258. laws of 1912, are now and
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07

The following claims for county con
victs expense, approved by the super
intendent and authorized by chapter
lOo. acts of 1908. are allowed to-wit:
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1917-07-07

TCoNTINUED NEXT WEEK. {
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-14
LENTEN MENUS FoR ONE DAY.

BY BIUDI BYE.
BREAKFAST-Cereal with dates
and cream: toast; coffee.
MISUNDERSTANDING eggs:
corn gems; tea.
DINNER - Fish chowder; mixed
vegetable salad; peach tapioca:
coffee.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-14

ANY compromise that he would
make would be made only to be re-
tected by me- answered.
Wait, wait minute, Miss lmpul.
sive' Even pigs are not all bad no.
tice you are eating bacon and eggs
right now. You. manager may be
sending for you to say he has new
play IN which he will feature you next
year. You see, my dear Paula, We
Alma and l. have been hammering
away on your talent pretty necessarily
since you have been in town and II
there is one thing we believe, 1t is the
power behind the press
'Conceited boy! Thank you for
them kind woids. But now that the
whole thing is off my chest let's not
talk of 1t any more Then l told them
Of Earnest Lawton's false teeth. real.
ly thought Tom would choke.
"'To think of that la.di-da boy hav.
ing false teeth" he exclaimed. And
how 1t must have CALLED him to have
you, of all persons, know it! wish l
could make story of it. BY jove, IL
they don't treat you right, Paula,
will!'
"'No, you won't Tom, for you and
| are going to play the game straight
no matter what the others do
Toms hands shot across the table
and put mine In It"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-14
SAVE YOUR HAIR
AND BEAUTIFY IT
With "DANDER|NE"
SPEND rs CENTS! oANpRuFF DIS.
APPEARS AND HAIR STOPS
COMING OUT.
TRY THIS! HAIR GETS eEAUTI-
Full, WAvY AND THICK IN
FEW MINUTES.

If you care for heavy hair, that
glistens with beauty and is radiant
with life; has an Incompatible soft
ness and is fluffy and lustrous, try Dan.
derine.
Just one application doubles the
beauty of your hair, besides it imme-
diately dissolves every particle of dan.
druff; you cannot have nice, heavy,
healthy hair If you have dandruff. This
destructive scurf robs the hair OF its
lustre. its strength and its very life,
and If not overcome 1t producers a fe-
verishness and itchAg OF the scalp;
the hair roots famiifl, loosen and die;
then the hair falls out fast.
If your hair has been neglected and
is thin, faded, dry, scraggy or too
oily, get 25-cent bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine at any drug store or toilet
counter; apply little as directed and
ten minutes after you will say this was
the best investment you ever made.
We sincerely believe, regardless of
everything else advertised, that If you
desire soft, lustrous, beautiful hair and
lots OF It-no dandruff = no itching
scalp and no more falling hair-you
must use Knowlton's Danderine. II
eventually-why not now?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-14
MEATLEss MENUS.
BY BIDDY BYE

Housekeepers are often unable to
apply much OF the modern scientific
knowledge menu making. 1t is i'm
portant, however. that they should try
to remember which OF the cheaper
foods contain the largest amount Of
nutrients. This information turns up
in some form in almost every proper.
ly prepared article on cooking.
1t is worth while, for instance, to
know a little about the relative fuel
values of common foods; cream cheese
contains about 1885 calories per
pound; beefsteak. 1890 calories; lamb
chops, 1875 calories; peanut butter,
2735 calories; navy beans, 1860 cal
cries; corn bread, 1175 calories; figs,
1885 calories; bananas, 445 calaries;
cocoanut, 3025 calories.
Lenten Menu For One Day
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and cream,
corn cake and coffee.
LUNCHEON-Peanut butter sand.
witches. lettuce salad, fig waters. tea.
DINNER-Macaroni and tomatoes,
celery and apple salad, cocoanut pud.
ding, with jelly, coffee.
Corn Cake
Sift 3.4 cupful corn meal with IL
cupfuls flour, 2 tablespoonfuls sugar,
4 teaspoonfuls baking powder, and 1-2
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-14
8: CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE $

"The blow fell before l thought it
could, Margie." said Paula. when l
received my salary on Saturday night,
Z there was little note in the envelope
saying, viii Miss Newton please call
at the managers office at her earliest
) cow snience?'
Il would not give that old pig the
satisfaction Of thinking | was worried
30 did not rush into his office the
minute the show was over. Besides it
had grown to be custom that Alma,
Tom and should have a little party
, after the play at some modest restaur-
ant.
"Jeff had gone back to Chicago so
we did not have motor car to sail
around in. 1t is the street car for u.s.
said Alma who is as given to slang as
almost every newspaper woman is.
The picturesqueness of it appealed to
her.
"Margie, If you could only know
what my comradeship with these two
people meant to me at this time. Alma
was only two years older than and
although Tom was 20, he still retain
ed a youthful outlook and boyish en-.
thusiasm that was almost as enviable
rs 1t was enjoyable. While he made
the most of every moment of work
and play he seemed to me to make time
five instead of numbering 1t. He loved
the days and hated to let them go. -
~ Earnest Lawton had always given
me the impression of killing time
almost in literal sense. Each day he
tried to throttle and squeeze dry be.
fore he threw 1t away and started seek.
Ing another day to bleed. He fled
from his yesterdays as the murderer
does from his victims and he reached
out for his tomorrows with the lust
OF the tyrant who hoped to see the
arena filled with more slaves to Stay,
Toms days were gardens full OF
Joys that we're going to ripen and seed
into menories-the memories which
would be the richest storehouses Of
comfort In his future. True, he affect.
ed pessimism that Is inseparable
from young tho0ght, but his whole &C.
tfon was that OF the optimism which
loves life and whose daily and some.
times only prayer was, I am glad an
alive
"of course. when we sat down at q
side table that night IN little res.
Eaurant near the theatre, had to tell
them had been discharged.
Are you sure?' asked Tom.
u read the note to them.
II don't think you arc canned yet.
Paula, said Tom. AT least thoro 10 0
string to II. II you wore dischErgod
iiiis would be Just two weeks notice.
Takc II from me, the rig, az you call
him. hs9 gomo compromise TO ottr.'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-14
LIKES
THIS COLD CURE
"PAPE,s COLD COMPOUND" ENDS
A COLD OR GRIP IN A
FEW HOURS.

Your cold will break and all grippe
misery end after taking dose of
"Pape's Cold Compound" every two
hours until three doses are taken.
1t promptly opens clogged-up nos.
trils and air passages in the head,
stops nasty discharge or nose run.
ming. relieves sick headache, dullncss.
feverishness. sort throat, sneezlng
soreness and stiffness.
Don't stay stufted.up! Quit blowing
and snuffling! Ease your throbbing
head-nothing else IN the world gives
such prompt relief as "Pape's Cold
Compound" which costs only Is cents
at any drug store 1t acts without
assistance. tastes nice, and causes no
inconvenience, Accept no substitute.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-14
ANOTHER WOMAN IE[LS
How VinoI Made Her strono

BEALLsv1LLE, ohio.-"I wish all
nervous. weak. rundown wcTden could
have vinol. 1t was so rundown, weak
and nervous could not sleep. Every.
thing l ate hurt me, and the medicine
! had taken did me no good. / decid.
ed to try Vinol, and before long
could eat anything wanted and could
sleep all night. Now l am we'll and
strong, and in better health than l
have been for years. Mrs. Anna Mil.
lison, Beallsville, Ohio.
We guarantee Vinol for all run.
down, weak and debilitated conditions.
Cranes drug store, Fairmont: Pre-.
scription Pharmacy; Warrington.
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# :: PAGE FOR WOMEN AND THE HOME

Helen whote to me and asked me 70
meet you when you got on the train at
Glendale" he explained. I'm going
home for the Easter vacation and am
to accompany you to Kingsburg."
"oh, ! see." She was still smiling.
Won't you sit DOWN."
Dick took the chair she had indicat.
ed. The car was almost deserted, so
he felt emboldened to continue the con.
versation.
81 didn't expect you to be like
you are" he began.
Have l disappointed you?"
Il should say not" he protested.
What 1 meant was that most of Hell.
ems friends are highbrows."
Just what is a highbrow?' she
asked.
"oh. some one who wears glasses
and knows lot"
II see" She smiled. "Then you
don't think that l know much?"
Her eyes we're fixed on him in an
amused gaze; and Dick flushed.
NO." he answered hastily; "of
course, didn't mean that.
She was silent for a moment gaz.
ing out OF the window. Dick noteu
that long black lashes rested against
her cheek.
How far is Kingsburg form New
York;" she asked suddenly.
About thirty miles"
Are you going. home directly from
the cfty?"
"of course, aren't veg"
81 don't think we are" she answer.
"Why?" He looked at her puzzled
She smiled again. it struck Dick
suddenly that his companion seemed
to be enjoying herself immensely.
Because" she answered slowly,
my name is not Margaret Osborne"
What" Dicks mouth opened in
astonishment.
my name" she continued, "is Eliz.
abeth Winants." Dick dropped defect.
eddy in his chair. But" she con.
tinued softening, there is no reason
why we can't continue our converse
ton until we reach New York.
The train rolled into the Grand Cen
trail station all too quickly. And then,
in spite OF Dicks protests, his now.
found friend refused to let him accom-.
pany her further.
NO." she said. Perhaps some
time we shall meet again"
In another moment she was gone
Half angry at the within which fate
had played him, Dick suddenly decided
to remain in the city until after dinner.
1t was we'll after 8, therefore, when
he assembled the steps of his home and
entered the front door. Four girls
were seated around the table in the
library, Dick glanced at them casual.
ly; then his heart stood still For
directly facing him, that same battling
smile on her lips, sat Elizabeth Win.
ants.
Very little time was taken in in.
Productions. After he had greeted
the others, Dick turned to Elizabeth.
why didn't you tell me you were
coming?" he asked.
81 wanted to surprise you. Mar.
garet couldn't come at the last min.
ute, and so l was invited as a sub.
stitute."
Dick smiled happily.
II only came home this Easter from
sense of duty" he remarked. Nell
was right have met with my just
reward"
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cupfuls of milk and add to IL 1.2 CUP
full cocoanut Mix with I tablespoon
fuls of sugar and the moistened corn
starch. Heat in n double boiler. stir.
ring until the pudding thiokens, cook
As minutes, and turn into individual
molds. Serve with cucoannt Gus.
tard.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-14
THE DAILY
SHORT STORY
Asense of Duty.
BY EARL REED sILvERs
Copyright, 1917. by the Mcclure

NSOPyAABult lO1ts ny lHt NlCNluTe
Newspaper Syndicatel
HGCK MYERS frowned at the let
ter in his hand.
I'm half inclined not to go
home for the Easter vacation" he adj
viBed his roommate, Nell Hunt.
"why?"
my sister, who is a junior in Wei.
lesley, has decided to bring some girls
home with her"
Nell smiled.
Knowing you as do" he remark.
ed. Il should say that that is the one
big reason why you should go home"
Dick shook his head
"You don't understand" he answer.
ed. "My sister isn't the kind who In.
vites girls fellow is crazy to meet"
What kind OF girls does she ask ?"
"Highbrows mostly" Dick sighed
resignedly. She's president of some
literary society, and she chums most
ly with females of the tortoiseshell
glass variety"
me?"
Dick smiled ruefully.
Il wish l could" he said. But l
feel that ought to help sis out. She
expects me to-"
Nell arose.
Well he answered ANY one who
does anything from sense of duty
meets with Just reward. wish you
luck"
Thanks, but guess there's no luck
for me this vacation. I'm in for it."
He slammed the letter on the desk. II
leave on the 2:20 train tomorrow. ana
when we reach little station calledf
Glendale, I'm supposed to meet Miss
Margaret Osborne. She's one Of my
sisters friends"
"How will you know her?"
She'll probably be the only one who
gets on the train at that town. And IL
there are two or more. I'm to ask the
most likely looking one or, in other
words, the homeliest."
The next day, when the train an.
preached Glendale. Dick Myers arose
/ from his seat in the Pullman coach,
advanced to the platform and gazed
curtously ahead. AS the car round
ed turn In the road he caught a
glimpse of a small station huddled
among towering hills There was one
figure on the platform. From where
he was standing. Dick could not see
very clearly. but the little he was able
to glimpse caused him to catch his
breath sharply. For undoubtedly. un.
aeniably, the girl waiting for the train
could not be classed as a high.brow.
She was dressed in white suit car.
ried bag, and was irrefutably charm.
ing.
With a grinding of the brakes. the
engine came to halt. Dick resumed
his seat, turning the chairs so as 20
face the vestibule. In another mo.
ment the girl entered, preceded by a
colored porter. Dick waited until tho
I porter had gone and the stranger haG
settled herself in a chair almost direct.
ly opposite. He glanced eagerly at
The girl. Her cheeks were red, her
syes we're blue, and her hair remlnded
him Of woven gold.
When the train had started and
there was no chance for any one else
to arrive from Glendale, Dick decided
to make himself known.
Il beg your pardon. he said, win
his most gracious smile, but believe
That you are Miss Osborne"