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The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-03-16

contraries Meeting.
II found Mrs. Smith In when her
maid sold she was not at home."
80 you found her out! ~
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-03-16
its status,

lts Status.
Here these two agreed to make a
fight and they've taken it out In writ
ing notes." .. -
II suppose the agreement, then, was
just a scrap Of paper"
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-03-16
ALIENS FOOI.EAsE DOES IT,

When your shoes pinch or your corns and bum
IONS ache get Anen's Foot.Esse, the antiseptic
powder 70 be shaken into shoes and sprinkled In
the foot-bath. Gives instant relief 10 Tired Ach.
ing. Swollen, Tender feet. Over 10000 packages
are being used By the troops At the front. Sold
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-03-16

Smoked pears from central European
farmhouses are nutritious when prop
erly stewed.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-03-16

It is expected that coal mines at
Fernie, Is. G., will be bought by the
government.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-03-16

United States Contributes about $1OO
as Its share Of the expense of keeping
up at Brussels an institution known as
the international bureau. for the re-
preston Of the African slave trade.
Our government is deeply inter-
ested In ascertaining the size of the
earth over which we stretch our
mighty hand; 80 1t pays annually to
the American embassy at Berlin. Ger
many, Its quota as an adhering men,
Der Of the International -Geodetic as
ISOLATION. for the measurement Of the
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-03-16

Be happy. Use Red Gross Bag Blue;
much better than liquid blue. Delights
the laundress. All erocers. Adv.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-03-16

est WEI .uty 70 mAhy sectiOne o. inc
three states, those Of the bibpl0us pop
ulation who come this way sometimes
remain long enough to satisfy their
cravings for alcoholic thirst-Quenching
beverages. with the result that some Of
them fall into the hands OF the police
and are assessed SO for infractions Of
the Jones-Works excise law.
In several Of the police stations
there are supplies Of "wet" goods
taken from persons from the dry
states, and 1t was because the police
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-03-16

Percussion arns we're used In the
United States army in 1880.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-03-16
Westinghouse Excise Msihods vex a Nroiniar

AsHNGToN virginia
toward the of Of Columbia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-21
WANTED-MALE HELP
LAND WANTED
Direct Hit on German Submarine Is Reported
 by Officers of Steamer
By "HOp"

An Atlantic Podt August 2o.-A hit on German submarine on the outward voy- age and the successful thwarting of an attack by another German submarine on the trip back to this country were re- ported by officers of British steamer, which arrived tonight. The first sub marine was sighted about 300 miles off the coast of France
 Naval gunners aboard the steamer inn mediately opened fire. The third shot hit the submarines periscope and the underwater craft disappeared.
 On the way back to the United States the steamer encountered the second sub marine The gunners again opened fire before the submarine could begin with her guns, but they do not believe they scored hit, as the enemy submerged too quickly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-21
$500 AT 6 PER CENT S25OO AT ' PER CENT S4OOO AT z PER CENT

To loan on real estate anywhere m Birmingham. Can be divided to suit money now on hand. Clarke Malone Realty CO, 210 N. 2lst st. Main 6i25
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-21
FOR SALE -->-~-~-~-~O~-<>O-S~-~ HOMES FOR SALE
AT ENSLEY.

AT FNSLEY. 2017 Bessemer boulevard. Central Park, tcost $500; bargain). 2300 23d st.. 6 rooms, fur. heat. Groom bungalow on 29d st., nearby. 2225 18th court. 3 Bedrooms, large lot. 2215 90th ave. 4 rooms. one half square Minor school. ? bungalows and 1 cottage at Fairview.
 AT EAST BIRMINGHAM. 1oI7 N. filth st. rooms, like new. 1912 9th ave. N, nice place. 9oS and 912 N 10th st 4930 and 4932 10th ave. N. 1915 N 4sth st, 4 rooms and bath. S2t N. 44th st., Groom bungalow. S2l N. 49th st.. new bungalow. 1922 N. 18th st. rooms and bath.
 AT WEST END. 1221 Sd ave. N. rooms. 719 1st ave, N. bungalo, 6 rooms. 13 Oak st. 5 rooms and, bath 1416 3d ave. N. rooms and bath. 519 St Charles ave, Princeton, rooms 12o6 1st ave. N. beautiful 2-story. rooms 9e1 3d ave, N, rooms. SOP Cotton ave, 2-story, brown stone. 1216 Sd ave. story, [ rooms
 AT WCSDLAWN 21G N. filth st.. rooms. 9So N fifth st. , rooms. 55ol 2d ave, N. 2-story, 6 rooms. o4t N oI1 oOtn st.. rooms. TUT. neat. 3S3 N. Old 5oth st. bungalow, 6 rooms. 6123 1st ave- S-room cottage, ? baths. 520S Grand ave. 7-room bungalow, fur mace.
 5136 Grand ave- 7-room cottage 507 Wood st. rooms. 63o4 1st ave. Groom cottage. A few choice places in Norwood and South Highlands. An elegant 14-room place at 2031 Quin- lin ave. suitable for boarding house,
 J. MURRAY NORMENT. Phone NJ 269 a026 1st Ave.
 S-lO-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-21
FOR SALE

USED trucks and automobiles for sale; Packards, Kelly Springfield, Buick and Studebaker trucks; it will be advisable to see these before buying 2021 Ave. D, Birmingham, Ala. s-ls-St FOR SALE--293 acres northeast Texas
 land; four sets houses; 225 in cul-
 tivation: nearly all bottom; no over
 flow land. If you are looking for
 good farm address, 0. c. Lilienster;i.
 Mount JJlaasapt Tey S-19-ol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-21
FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
 Oct. 1, 1917. COJrTH .HJCIJT MIG
SOO Il 'ftICE LA Nl)S. ll1n m ave large nla h q n

 2031 Quinlan ave, large, elebant boarding house s1000o 3001 Pawnee ave-, 8 rooms. ... G000 1925 Crescent ave. rooms .... 4750 90S Georgia st., R. P. rooms. 5000 14o0 18th ave, S., rooms .. 40U0 1914 Ave. I, rooms, ngalow 35.00
 NORTH HIGHLANDS. 1211 18th st., Norwood, rooms 27.50 1924 Ina st, 8 rooms - $500 202G 18th ave. N, rooms :. 1900 Also several 5-room cottages.
 ENSLEY FAIRVIEW. 2154 and 215S Bessemer boule- Vafd ....'...............,... 2O.0p 2019 Davis ave. (Osceola StD. 15.00
 EAST BIRMINGHAM. 1017 N 47th st., rooms .. 1250 1915 N 46th st., rooms .... 12.50 5315 10th ave, 8 rooms ... 20.60 1882 10th aye, rooms ...... 12.5O s21 N. filth st., bungalow :. 16.oO
 EAST LAKE 7105 Hillman ave, rooms ...10.00 S311 Walker ave, rooms, lots 1900 4S0 s. S3d st., 6 rooms, 2 lots 1S.00 1921 Underwood ave, rooms. 15.00 liz N. 66th doufs st.), 5 rooms 15.00
 WEST END. 1206 1st ave, rooms, fur. heat 5000 1221 Sd ave, N, 6 rooms .... 22.50 1212 2d ave. 5 rooms ..@... 20.00
 WOODLAWN.
 230 N. filth st, rooms ~ 17.50 5301 2d ave, N. " 2250 S2o S. 55th st, large lot . 1900 6123 1st ave, rooms, ? baths 5000 I keep all property which I handle in first-class condition.
 J. MURRAY NORMENT TOPS 1st ave Phone Main 269.
 q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-21

KODAK finishing by mail. Films devel.
 oped free Lollar's Kodak Parlor. Lyric Bldg. Birmingham. Ala. l-0-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-21
CONSCRIPTION
CREATING MANY OPENINGS


 For position carrying salaries between $500 and s10,o00 annually with reliable business concerns communicate with us Immediately; such positions, executive, professional, technical and commercial lines. If you are a high-grade man, apply Mutual Reference Co. 1216 Jef- ferson Co. Blk. Bldg
 MAN WHO HAS HAD AB- SOLUTELY NO SELL ING EXPERIENCE, BUT WHOSE PREVIOUS EN- PLOYMENT HAS PAID $12O0, PER ANNUM OR MORE WHO CAN GO TO WORK AT ONCE IN A PERMANENT POSITION w HERE H E c A N LEARN TO BE A HIGH CLASS SALESMAN, APP PLY MIR. WILSON, 2024 1ST AVE. PHONE 5853.
 8-21-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-21
Minister Egan Better

Copenhagen, August 2o.-Developments in the case of Dr. Maurice F. Egan, the American minister to Denmark. who un- derwent an operation Saturday for an af- lection of the kidneys are taking nor nal course Reports from the hospital today were that the minister was doing as well as could be expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-21

WANTED-Two good men to work in dairy married men preferred; report at dairy, phone or write. Holcombe Bros,
 Route 4, Birmingham, Ala. Phone 2270- " S-21-ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-21

W WANTED-Young man for general or flee work; must be willing to start on small salary aud qualify for ad- vancement 1216 Jefferson Co. Bank Bkig.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-21
WANTED-MALE HELP

WANTED0We have a splendid proposi- tion for an industrious man to take charge of newspaper route on South
 side. Call Circulation Dept, The Age H erald S-3-tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30
ABILENE GIRL TO FRANCE.
Miss Nina Brown Will Go Abroad
After One Year of Training.

Miss Nina Brown, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. c. l.. Brown, will be among
the first of the Abilene girls to go to
France as a trained Red Cross nurse.
She attended school at the Hathaway
Brown hospital in Cleveland and now
lacks only one term of completing her
course. When the United States de-
clared war on Germany the St Luke's
hospital in Cleveland, had number
of girls register as trained nurses to
go to France if called. Miss Brown
was among the first Of the senior
girls of the Hathaway Brown hospital
to sign and in September she will re-
turn to Cleveland and take special
training for Red Cross nurse. Miss
Brown does not intend to wait until
she is called but as soon as she com
pletes her study, which she expects
10 do in less than year. she will sail
for somewhere in France"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30
WILL TEACH SOLDIERS TO SING
Harry Fritz of This City, to Have
Charge of Chorus of 10000.

The $4,000 men who will be train
ed for war at FIT FUNSTON should not
leave their singing voices at home.
The Y. NJ c. A. plans to have sing
gests for the men. Harry Fritz. of
this city, will have charge of the
singing Mr.. Fritz attended a must
cal college in New York and then
travelled with a chautauQua for a
number of years. He had signed a
contract to travel with a chautauqua
again this year but several Of the
members of the company went in
training at Ft Riley. He plans to go
to Fl. Funston in a short time
We are going to have music worth
hearing, +" he said, these cantonments
will be better places for the music
than one might suppose. The Y. NJ.
C. A. is doing fine thing in arraug-
ing for the music"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30
CEfAUTAUQUA WILL OPEN
NEXT FTIDAY-FINE PROGRAM

You have the finest program for
your chautauqua that ] ever saw put
together for seven days. said prof
C. w Wheeler this morning. He has
been in chautauqua work three sum-
mers and knows the business. "All
the lectures are fine and they come
in the evenings which is unusual and
pleases more people"
The session starts next Friday and
will be held on the Garfield school
grounds 1t is an exceptional list OF
attractions including "Pinafore, =
with 80 people, Little Women" with
"a full cast, play ground work, Rus
sell H. Conwell, Americas most fam
GUS lecturer and Hawaiian singers,
etc.
w. II. Broughton, chairman OF the
ticket committee, has all the pledges
TO buy tickets signed last year and
they will be presented to the slgners
for redemption in day or two. Be
ready for the committee when it calls.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30
TRAIN RAN OVER SOLDIERS
FOOT; NOT SERIOUSLY HURT

Ward Buchanan. member OF
Company II, slipped as he stepped or
the Union Pacific passenger last night
and fell backward. The wheel ran
ever his right foot but luckily he had
one of the new army shoes on that
was too large for him The wheel
pressed his foot back and only ran
over two toes No bones were broken
but the flesh was badly torn. The
shoe that he wore is in rather pc
culiar condition. A deep ridge is
across the sole of the shoe where it
was pressed against the track. The
upper part of the shoe is creased but
not cut, which proves the quality of
an army shoe.
Buchanan has been in the habit OF
riding on the train out to the cross
ing west OF town and then needs to
walk only small distance home.
He was unaccustomed to the army
shoe and that caused him to slip. He
will be given leave of absence and
may report at FIT. Sill with the com
pany.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30
Electric light stock for Sale.

On September lst we will offer to
the public a small issue OF the pre-
ferred stock of the Riverside Light
Power & Gas Co This stock is non
assessable and taxes are paid by the
company. Pays per cent net to the
stockholders. Dividents are paid
semi-annually in January and July
Those who were not able TO secure
this stock on former issues can now
be supplied.
Present patrons and stockholders
will be given preference.
sale viii continue until this issue
Is subscribed OF until Oct 1. 1917.
Additional information at office.
Riverside Light, Power & Gas Co.
c25w-s6t w3t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30
KARL RIDDLE is CONFIRMED
AS TIE COUNTY ENGINEER

The state highway commission has
confirmed the appointment of Karl
Riddle as county engineer of this
county under the new law He will
have charge of the bridge and road
work of the county and the place is a
one. He is excellently
fitted for the position both by his
education in Kansas University and
his practical experience for the past
four years. Dickinson is to be CON
graduated in having so capable an
engineer and he is certain to secure
good results for the county
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30
BUGGY AND HORSE OVER BRIDGE
I AT ENTERPRISE THURSDAY

Last Thursday an unusual accident
occurred at Enterprise. A horse driv-
en- by J. e. Vanscoyoc and hitched to
a top buggy. went off the edge of a
concrete bridge, injuring the occu-
pants. The bridge is at a turn in the
road as the road enters a grove
above the street A train happened
along just as Mr.. Vanscoyoc drove
across the bridge and the noise frigh-
tened his horse. The animal made a
dive off of the cement bridge into the
creek l 5 feet below. The buggy and
occupants followed No one was seri-
ously injured,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30
JOHN II. MACHEN DIED
IN TOPEKA YESTERDAY

John g. Machen died at Topeka
yesterday and the body will be brot
here for burial He is survived by
three children, Mrs. Mckee of Con-
cordia, John Machen of this city and
one small son. Mr.. Machen was a
member of the Masonic order. Flu
neral announcements later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30
UNION PACIFIC WANTS TO
CUT OFF A LOCAL TRAIN

The Union Pacific has asked the
public utilities commission for per
mission to take off trains 1863 and
10 and the passenger train on the
Plainille branch War retrenchment
is given as the cause. Train No. 169
arrives here at 6:26 in the morning
from the east, and runs from here to
Oakley. Train No. 10 is the one
that leaves at Ala p. m. and runs to
Kansas City. The train is popular
and useful to this city and all along
the line and there will be strong OPP
position to its removal
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30
GIVE BOOKS AND MAGA-
AzINES FOR SOLDIER CAMPS

The public library wants donations
of books and magazines for the sol
der camps and the front. This is
the character OF material desired:
Fiction, good sea adventure, detec-
tive stories. historical novels. collec-
lions of short stories, especially hui
morous ones. Such authors as Kip
ling. Doyle. o. Henry, Hopkinson.
Smith. etc. Stirring poetry, such as
Service, Noyes, Kipling. Foreign Ian
guage books, especially French gram
mars and dictionaries. Travel. his
tory, especially OF countries at war,
biography. Technical books on avia-
ton, wireless, submarine, automo-
biles, signaling, first aid. hygiene,
drawing, lettering. Ethical books on
patriotism, courage, good citizenship
why America is at war. with direct,
simple non-sectarian devotional
books. Good books for uneducated
boys, not too high brow The best
books about the war, especially per-
sonal narratives and good pictures.
Fresh, attractive magazines. espe-
cially magazines of the character Of
Popular Mechanics. Popular Science
Monthly, Scientific American, Liter
airy Digest, outlook, Harpers, Cen
fury, Saturday Evening Post and not
more than two years old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30
COUNTY w. G. L. u. HAS
ITS ANNUAL CONVENTION

The w. c. T. U. OF Dickinson coun-
ty held its county convention Friday
at the Methodist church. Solomon,
Talmage, Willowdale, Chapman and
Abilene Unions were represented by
delegates from their Unions. The
good reports from all Unions show
that much work has been done in our
county the past year, The following
officers were elected for the coming
year Mrs, Dora Davis, president,
Abilene; Mrs. Lucy Rulings, vice pres
ident, Solomon; Mrs. Addie Huff, sec
rotary, Chapman; Mrs. Ella Naylor,
treasurer, Talmage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30
SAG Moro for Company Il.

The Toby" Stock Co. gave a bene-
fit last evening for the soldiers mess
fund. This is the only out of town
show that has given the boys anything
and they appreciate it. Tonight the
four-act comedy-drama, Lena Riv-
ers," will be given, a reproduction of
the novel by the same name This
play has been given in Abilene before,
and everyone is assured of good en-
tertainment. Go. II received sS6 last
night,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30
To WOMEN.

Chiropractic is the greatest bless
ing to women ever discovered. Most
women are subject to pain and sui
fering and many have severe head
aches during menstrual period. This
should not be, as it is an abnormal
condition. Chiropractic Adjustments
win correct the cause. For refief see
the chiropractor. over Minick & ray
Ior's office hours, 10 to IL M; 80
to p. m. Tuesday, Thursday and
nights. to 9 p. m. office
Phone, 20I. ]. A, Drake, D. c.
1SdWtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30
FORMER RESIDENT OF ARLENE
GOES INTO BUSINESS HERE

Ralph r. Rice has purchased the NJ.
E. Dederick meat market and will
start work at once. Mr. Rice for the
past two years has been in business In
Perry, town east Of Topeka He
is a man that always pIeases his GUS
toners and is sure to please abb
lene Mr.. Rice was born and reared
in Or near Abilene and believes that
his is the best OF the cities in which
he has conducted business.
1t is rumored that Mr.. Dederick
viii so into business in Satins
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30
hILLERS, BAKERS, GROCERS
FEEL FOOD CONTROL ACT

The operation of the food control
law has reached Abilene. Today the
mills received their licenses to do
business, putting them under govern
ment control and making them sub
ject to inspection by the government
and regulation as to prices, etc. The
bakers and grocers have received the
blanks calling for detailed informa
ton as to their stocks Of food stuffs
and their business during the past
year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30

You will be pleased II the Reflect
or does your job printing. Equip
ment the best, workmen efficient,
prices right. Give us trial order.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30
NO MORE TEACHING GERMAN
sai- 'I IN ARLENE HIGH SCHOOL
Corps Of Teachers Ready for Opening
September 10th.

The Abilene high school will ban
isb German from its course of study
Those who have started the languag,
will be allowed to carry it on but nj
new class Will be started. The assign
ment of teachers is now complete fol
the opening of school September 10:
High School.
&c. g. Parsons, principal, history
and economics.
II. &c. Kilbourne. agriculture and
general science.
c. J. Braun, manual training.
w e. Bailey, physical science.
Jennie Campbell, normal training.
Berhice Pickard, English.
Caroline McNutt. English.
Lillian Wolfe, English and history.
Bessie Becktell, food and clothing.
Laura Rathbun, commercial de-
partment
Miss Jean Russell, French and
Spanish
Kathleen Lowther, mathematics.
irene Dean, Latin.
Ethel Shay, music.
Cora Ellis, drawing and illustra
tfoY,s ~
Garfield School.
70. II. Potter, principal, arithmetic
and ciyics
Addie Over, grammar and physiol-
ogy.
Mrs. Fred Hiscr, history and geog-
-aphy.
Mrs e. II, Potter, literature and
english training.
Olive Anderson, sixth grade.
Mary Edwards, fifth grade.
Jennie Sheets, fourth grade.
iona Shearer, third grade.
wilma Cutler, second grade.
Eliza beth Wallace, first grade.
ldncOIn School.
Flora snider, principal fifth and
ixth grades.
Lucy Lee, fourth and fifth grades,
Iva Brown, second and third
rades
Laura Young, first grade.
Mckinley School.
Mrs Louella Poindexter, principal,
fifth and sixth grades
Mildred Sleeves, third and fourth
rades.
Miriam Engle second grade.
Lucy Woodman, first grade.
kindergarten.
Candace FcDowell
Special Teachers.
Ethel Shay, supervisor of music.
Cora Ellis, supervisor of drawing !
I'd writing l
Josephine Campbell, special teacher
n irregular pupils
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30

Marriage license: f. G. Glott
and Marie A. Schlegel, both of Abi-
lene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-30

Only the best work At right prices
et the Reflector Job department. Let
Ms 40 yodr next printing
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23

He had drawn his revolver from his
waistband. He broke II now and held
II out Load II for me, Nam
"What do you meanT
"put four more cartridges in II your.
self Except for your cartridge, the
run IS empty. When you do that you
4 will know none Of them ever VIII be
used against your own except to pro-
tect my life. And II you have any
anon. t.,em whose life ought TO come
nhead of mlne-name him, or them,
now. Do as | tell you-load the gun"
He took hold Of her hands and. In
spite OF her refusal made her do his
will. He guided her hand TO draw the
cartridges, on after another from his
belt, and waited for her to slip them
In the darkness into the empty CYL
inder, to close the breech, and hand
the gun back.
"Now, Man." he said, "you know me.
You may have doubts-they will all
die. You will hear many stories about
me-but you will say I put the car
| tridges In his revolver with my own
hands, and know he won't abuse the
means Of defense | gave him myself.
There can never be any real doubts
or Misunderstanding between us
again. Nan" He waited for her to
speak. but she remained silent.
"You have given me my life, my de-
fense,' he continued passing from a
subject that he perceived was better
left untouched. "Who Is nearest and
dearest to you ut homer
my Uncle Duke"
"Then never will raise hand
against your Uncle Duke. And this
man. tonight--thls cousln--Galef Nan,
what is that mann"
II hate him"
THANK God! So do Ir
"But he is q cousin"
Then l suppose he must be one Of
mine"
UNLESS he tries to kill you"
"He won't be very long In trying
that. And now. what about yourself?
What have you got to defend yourself
against him, and against every other
drunken mani"
She laid her own pistol without a
word In De SPANS hand. He felt It,
opened, closed, and gave 1t back.
That's good defender-when It's In
reach. When It's at home it's a poor
one"
ut will never be at home again ex-
cept when | am"
"Shall | tell you secretT
"What is III" asked Nan unsuspect-
ingly.
I'VE are engaged to be married"
She sprang from him like deer. ITS
dead secret" he said gravely; mo
body knows 1t yet-not even you"
"You need never talk again like
that If you want to be friends with
me- she said Indignantly. II hate
It."
Hate 1t II you will; It's so. And
u began when you handed me that