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about man so destitute and friend
less.
But Birch apparently did not under
stand her, for ne finished his packing
and made ready 10 go.
1T In painful to part with YOU good
woman" he said, but the hour has
come. and | must 20. What IN left In
OF no use, and II may serve TO make
you more comfortable Farewell-we
shall meet hereafter"
In tine regions OF darkness'' cried
"A voice that caused the peddler 10 sink
on the chest from which he had risen.
What! another pack. Mr.. Birch, and
50 well stuffed 30 soon!"
Have you ever done evil enough|'
cried the peddler. "Is Il not enough TO
harass the last moments OF a dying
man-to impoverish me. what more
would you hAve?"
Your blood" said the skinner, with
cool mallgnity.
And for money" cried Harvey bit
terly; hike the ancient Judas, you
would grow rich with the price OF
blood"
AYE, and fair price II Is, my gen
tleman; nifty gulneas; nearly tn.
weight OF that scarecrow carcass OF
yours In gold"
Here" said Katy, promptly. here
are fifteen gulneas. and these drawers
and this bed are all mine. IN you will
give Harvey but one hours start from
the door, they shall be yours"
One hour" said the skinner,
showing his teeth, and looking with
longing eye at the money.
But single hour; here, take tho
money"
Hold" cried Harvey; put no
faith in tho miscrcnnt."
she may do what she pleases with
her faith" said the skinner, with
malignant pleasure: but 1 nave the
money In good keeping; as for YOU
Mr.. Birch, wG Will bear your lnSo-
lcnce for the nifty guineas that are
90 pay for your gnllows."
Go on" said the peddler, proudly;
take me 10 Major Dunwoodie.'
Il can do better than by marching
80 far in such dlsgraceful company;
this Mr.. Dunwoodie has let one or
two Tories go at large; hut the troop
OF Capt. Lawton IS quartered some
half mile nearer, and his receipt wlll
get me- the reward as soon as ms
majors; how relish you the Idea or
supping with Capt. Lawton, this eve
nns Mr. Birah?"
GIVE me my money, or set Har-
yey free" cried the spinster In alarm.
your brlbs was not enough. good
woman. unless there is money In this
bed" thrusting his bayonet through
the ticking. and ripping II for some
distance, ne took a malicious salts
faction In scattering It's contents
about tho room.
A figure stood in the shadow OF the
door as II afraid 10 bo seen In the
group OF Skinners; but blaze ot
light, raised by some articles thrown
In the tire by his prosecutors showed
the peddler the face Oe the purchaser
% his little domain Occasionally
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By James Teninlore Gccper

there was some whispering between
this man and the Skinner nearest him.
that Induced Harvey to suspect he
had been the dupe OF n Contrlvance
In which that wretch had purticl-
pated. II was. however, too late to re-
pine: and no followed the party from
the house as II marching to u triumph,
and not 20 n RallOws. In passing
through the yard. the leader OF the
band fell over a billet OF wood. and
received momentary hurt from the
fall. exasperated at the incident. the
fellow sprang on his feot, filling the
air with eNecratlona.
THE curse OF Heaven light on tho
log" he exclaimed: the night IL too
dark for us 20 move In: throw that
brand OF Are In yon pile OF tow. to
light up the scene"
"Hold," roared the speoulator. (.
you'll fre the house"
"And see the farther" said the
other. hurling the brand In the midst
OF tho combustibles In an instant
tho building was In flames. Come on /:
let MS move towards the heights while
We have light TO pick our road"
villain" cried the eNasperated
purchaser, rs this your friendship
this my reward for kidnapping the
peddler?"
"'Twould be wise TO move more
from the light, II you mean to enter
tain US with abuse, or we may see too
well 20 miss our mark cried the
leader Of the gang The next instant
no was as good as his threat. but
happily missed the terrified speculator
and equally appealed spinster. who
saw herself again reduced from COM
paratiye wealth 20 poverty, by the
blow. Prudence dictated 20 the pair
a speedy retreat; and the next morn
ing, the only remains OF the dwelling
Of the peddler was its huge chimney.
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caution and partly from the un-
lucky circumstance OF his education
having been much neglected when a
youth.
I'm rather timersome about this
conveyance" said the purchaser. hav-
ing at length waded through the
covenants OF tho deed.
why so2"
I'm afraid Il won't stand good in
law. | know that two OF the neigh
bors leave home tomorrow morning,
20 have the place entered for con
tiscatlon; and IL 1 should give forty
pounds. and lose 1t all. 'twould he a
dead pull back to me"
They can only take my right"
said the peddler: pay me two hun
dred dollars, and the house IS yours;
you are a well known Whig. and you
at least they won't trouble" As
Harvey spoke there was a strange
bitterness OF manner mingled with
the shrewd care he expressed con-
cerning the sale OF his property.
Say one hundred. and IT'S "a bar
gain" returned the man, with "A grin
that he meant for a good -natured
smile.
"A bargaln!" echoed tho peddler in
surprise; Il thought the bargain al
ready made"
"Nothing Is bargain" said the
purchaser, with chuckle. until
papers are delivered and the money
paid in hand"
You have the paper"
AYE, and will keep Il, II YOU will
excuse the money; come. say ono
hundred and nifty. and | won't be
nard here--here Is just the money"
The peddler looked from the win
dow, and saw with dismay that the
evening was fast advancing, and
knew well that he endangered his life
uy remaining In the dwelling after
dark; yet he could not tolerate the
idea OF being dcfrauded in this man
nor in IA bargain that had already
been fairly made: he hesitated
We'll" said the purchaser. rising,
"mayhap you can hnd another man
10 trade with between thia and morn
ing, but, II you don't your title won't
be- worth much afterward."
Take II, Harvey" said Katy, who
felt II impossible to resist tender
Ike the one before her: for the 1ur-
chase money was ia English Euuoas.
Her voice reused the peddler, aud a
new idea seemed 10 strike him.
''l agree 10 the price," he said: and,
turning 20 the splnster. he placed part
OF the money in her hand. as he con
llNutut ildu 4 olntF means 10 pay
you / would have lost all rather than
suffer myself to be defrauded OF part"
You may lo3a all yet" muttcred the
stranger, with Il sneer. as he rose and
LEFT the building.
Yes" said Katy. following him
with her eyes; he knows your fail
ing, Harvey: he thinks with me, now
the old gentleman 81 gone. you will
want a careful body to take care OF
YOUR concerns"
The peddler was busted In making
arrangements for his departure. and
me- took no notice OF this insinuatiou,
Will" the spinster returned again 20
the attack. She had lived SO many
years In expectation Of termination
10 her hopes. so different from tina,
which now seemed likely 10 occur
that the idea OF separation began "a
give her more uneAsnesH than she
rad thought herself capable OF feslinl
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her the kindliest welcome. She was
young, and OF a light and fragi lie form,
but OF exquisite proportions. Her
eyes were large. full. black. piercing.
Her hair was luXuriant and as II was
without the powder IL was then the
fashion TO wear, 1t fell in raven black
ness. DR.. Sitgreaves supported her
from the chaise; ana when she gained
the moor OF the piazza she turned an
expressive look on the face Of the
practitioner.
your brother il out OF danger and
wishes TO see you, Miss Singleton"
said the surgeon.
The lady burst into tears. Frances
had stood contemplating the action
and face OF Isabella with a kind Of
uneasy admiration, but she now
spranR to her side and, kindly draw
ing her arm within her own, led the
way to a retired room.
Isabella Singleton found her brother
looking better, and IN less danger than
her sensitive Imagination had led her
to suppose. Her spirits rose in pro-
portion; from dependency she passed
10 something like gayety; her beauti-
ful eyes sparkled with brilliancy and
her face was lighted with smiles.
Where Is Dunwoodie. Isabella p"
said Singleton; "the excellent fellow
is never weary OF kind actions, After
day OF such service as that OF yes
teruay, he has spent the night in
bringing me nurse whose presence
alone 10 able to raise me from my
couch"
The expression OF the lady's coun-
tenance changed.
"Dunwoodie! Is he then not here2
thought to have met him bv the side
OF my brothers bed
He has duties that require his pros
ence elsewhere; the English are said
20 be out by the way of the Hudson,
and they give US but little rest, surely
nothing else could have kept him 90
long from "A wounded friend
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Four men supported the body on a
rude bier; and four others walked in
advance. The peddler walked next
the coffin, and by his side moved
Katy Haynes, with a most deter
mined aspect OF woe. and next TO the
mourners came Mr.. Wharton and the
English captain. Two or three old
men and women. with "A few strag-
Cling boys, brought up the rear.
, Capt. Lawton sat In his saddle, in
rigid silence. until the bearers came
opposite to his position, and then,
for the first time, Harvey raised his
eyes from the ground. and saw the
enemy that he dreaded so near him.
The first impulse OF the peddler was
certainly night; but recovering his
recollection, he fixed his eve on the
coffin Of his parent, and passed the
dragoon with "A firm step but swelling
heart. The trooper slowly lifted his
cap, and continued uncovered until
Mr.. Wharton and his son had moved
by, when, accompanied by the sur
geon, he rode leisurely In the rear.
why do you follow that man with
your eyes," asked the surgeon
"He Is the renowned peddler spy"
answered Capt. Lawton gravely.
What? lie who unhorsed you?"
mo man ever unhorsed me, Dr..
Sitgreaves." said the dragon. Il fell
by a misChance OF Roanoke; rider
and beast kissed the earth together"
And you let him pass" cried the
surgeon, checking his horse. Let us
return Immediately and take him; to-
morrow you shall have him hanged,
Jack-and, damn him, I'll dissect
him"
softly. softly, my dear Archibald;
would you arrest a man while paying
the last Offices to "A dead father?
Leave him to me, and | pledge myself
he shall have Justice"
The doctor muttered his dissatis-
faction, but ne was compelled to ac-
quiesce, and they continued their ride
10 the quarters OF the corps.
The grave was soon filled; a rough
stone, placed al either extremity,
marked It's position. and the turf,
whose faded vegetation was adapted
10 the fortunes Of the deceased, COW
cred the little hillock with the last
office OF seemliness. This ONCE end
ed, the nc.ghbors paused and, Hitting
their hats, stood looking toward the
mourner, who now felt himself 70 be
really alone in tho world. Then the
group dispersed in silence, some few
walking with the mourners back 10
their own habltation. but respectfully
leaving them at It's entrance. Ihe
peddler and Katy were followed into
the building by one man, however,
who was well known TO the surround
ing country by the significant term OF
"a speculator." Katy saw him enter,
with a heart that palpitated with
dreadful forcbodinRs, but Harvey civ
lily handed him a chair and evidently
was prepared for the visit.
The peddler went 10 the door. and,
taking a cautious glance about tho
valley, quickly returned. and com
menced the following dialogue:
THE sun has lust left the top o'
the eastern hill; my time presses
me; here Is the deed for the house
and lot; everything s done accord
ing 20 law"
The other took tho paper. and
conned ITS contents with a delbera-
ton that proceeded partly from hts
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CHAPTER TX.

iNOnInuedl
TIL was strange company which
morning found gathered under
the Wharton roof. In addition
to the usual members OF the
family those present included
Capt Wharton and Capt. Singleton
OF the American forces. the former
somewhat shaken up as a result OF
his chase after Harvey Birch, and
tho latter badly wounded. Henry
Wharton, captured a second time. and
COL Wellmere, also OF the British
Army, were guests and prisoners too.
And Surgeon Sitgreaves of the Colon
tai troops was ministering to all and
sundTy.
Katy Haynes, housekeeper In the
Birch cottage, directed her footsteps
10 the Locusts with the coming Of
day, and there sho told a narrowing
tale TO the anxious group that
gathered about her. IL seemed that
Harvey had returned in the middle of
tho night TO bid his dying father
goodby. But in the midst OF his sor-
row the cottage was surrounded by "A
band OF the rowing Skinners, Who
committed constant depredatiOns
while masquerading as patriots. They
had robbed Birch OF his all, and would
have carried him away a prisoner
save for the fact that his father had
crawled out OF bed and come upon
tho startled band, looking more like
a ghost than a human being. The
Sklnners had left in a hurry, but Katy
had visions of their early return. She
was comfortcd as far as the clrcum-
stances allowed, and steps taken TO
see that the elder Birch received
proper burial.
As the morning wore on a single
horse chaise was seen making It's way
carefully among the stones which lay
scattered ovek the country road that
wound through the valley In a few
minutes thu travelleTs-a man and a
woman-approached the gate. 1t was
thrown open by a dragoon, who fol-
lowed the carriage and who had been
the messenger despatched by Dun
woodie 10 the father OF Captain Sin
g,otou. Miss Peyton advanced to re
ceiye their guest, who was none other
than tho sister Of the wounded cap.
tain, and the sisters united in giving
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i. "Murdher! Ten
dollars for that
bit OF a clock? Is
there anything
wonderful about
1T"
Certainly" said
he s h op m a n,
"that Is an eight
day clock"
"a n d W h a IS
that?" asked the
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sity applied TO T.,
II. CGlv the
moving picture d.
rector, for a posi-
tion as an extra
girl. She presented
him a personal let
ter Of Introduction.
Long years ago, 1t
seems, Mr.. Calvert
knew her father
and mother. As no
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CHAPTER Y.

TN the confusion and agitation pro-
duced by the events we have
recorded. the death OF the elder
Birch had occurred almost un-
noticed; hut a sufficient number
~ the immediate ncighbors were
hastily collected, and the ordinary
rites of sepulture were now about TO
be paid TO the deceased j. was the
approach OF this humble procession
that arrested the movements OF Capt.
Lawton and the surgeon, not far
from the Wharton home.
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VIV"INVTINU y TWT WTVWUNVT-
Why, 1t goes eight days without
winding"
$50 much as that" said the Irish
man, scratching his head, "Begorra,
there's wan thing I'd like TO be after
asking you. II II goes eight days
Without winding, how long, for the
sake of ST. Patrick, will II go IL ye
wind it,"
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AnsICers to Queries.

! Edi,ot Evening World

FaHllon Editor Evening World
Would YOU kindly advise me ~ 90
color blouse 10 have for sport dresE
am quite dark and am Just solns
out OF mourning. Do you think gray
color to match skirt. which Ii gray
and top II on with white collar. &C ?
Am twenty years old and do not
want TO look older.
A CONSTANT READER
Gray and white stripe with white
collar and cuffs.
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Wcaicr. Inc plain
shirt 10 be worn
with tho overalls
may have buttons at
the aistllne. TO
which tho band OF
tho overalls can be
fastened. In select
ing materials for all
kinds OF clothes TO
be used for practical
work great care
should be taken to
get thoroughly re-
liable qualities that
will give good SER
vice. Whenever II
IL possible to get a
m ateriai that Is
guaranteed fast
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gazed at this plump Juno the light ot
memory came into his eye, but still he
was not quite certain about some
thing.
Let me see," he muscd, which side
of the house do you resemble the
most?"
"Sir!" she cried in accent far from
mild. 'I don't resemble any side of
any old ouse!''-Topeka State Jour
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Trouser cites for the Farmer Maid.

.nsa ,Ss war o' A%slsan: GSsqSyns 'ss @s1.a S'
are striving in every way pos
sible to do their share. While II
seems lnsincere to talk OF clothes In
connection with such serious work. II
is a fact that they are necessary
consideration. They can tend to not
only lessen labor. but increase re-
suits.
A woman who goes in for farming
cannot work In ordinary clothes.
Garments which are comfortable
and will not hamper her movements
should be worn, and probably the
simplest and best OF all Is the
trouserettes model. The one have
designed for to-day II taken from
the boys overall. which is easy to
get into and easY to wear. Tho
trousers. though straight and plain.
are slightly gathered into band at
the bottom, which. with the .fulness
at the walstline gathered into
band. lends a feminine air to this
practical garment. Other feminine
touches-whioh are not necessary,
but nevertheless attractively decora-
tive--are the oolored stencllcd or
embroidered vegetable clusters on
the pockets and front bib portion.
The big patch pockets are accom-
modatinE accessories, and the straps
over the shoulders prevent the gar
ment from Weighing upon the
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CbG spy
HOW ONE MAN SERVED TWO MASTERS
And Tricked the Armies of Both
When America Fought for Liberty
sYNorsIs oF PREcEpINa cHAprERs

SYNOPSIS PRECEDING
in
u"ft tF nuenty A elrrvu
A 1e y De" he strips o
The mex day
Is aHF o
or NHeHean % The aged father Of Birch death
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Fs,hon Ed.tor E'sning World
have green sport hat from las.
year which | would like TO trim iu
some way TO make It look diftereu,.
VIII you aid me with suggestion
II had ribbon binding and band
around crown last year. It was a
broad brimmed, round crowned
model OF loose woven straw.
MISS H.
Cut out some flowers from pret-
tily patterned cretonne and paste
them under and on top Of the brim
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color II Ia much the best thing to
do. As the dye situation has cleared
up 20 a certain extent there are
some good American fabrics to
ba had. which are better than
Imported stuns that possibly
may have been In stock FOR a long
time.
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CHAPTER XII.

- HE weather. which had been mild
ana clear since the storm. now
changed suddenly, Toward even
- ing cold blasts poured down from
the mountains, and furries OF
snow plainly indicated that the month
OF November had arrived. Frances
had stood at the window OF her own
apartment, watching the slow progress
OF the funeral procession. with a mel
anCholy that was too deep to be eX-
cited by the spectacle.
Capt. Singleton was sleeping under
the care Of his own man, while his
sister had been persuaded to take pos
session OF her room. The Apartment OF
Miss Singleton communicated with the
room occuplel by the sisters. through
private door. p" I'll as through the
ordinary passage OF the house; this
door was partly open. and Frances
moved toward II.
Tho surprised girl saw her whom she
had thought TO be sleeping, not only
awake but employed I'm a manner that
banished all probability OF present re-
pose
CTo BE Continued Monday
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The Home DressmGker's
Summer Wardrobe
Planned by Mildred Lodewick

ooorEht 1917 BY us PutHAins
The EUeHtn0 World these designs bv m fashion
for the who pGkinO
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from these small blood vessels and black and blue marks
and swelling usually the result. These are called
bruises and they the commonest of all injuries in
which the skin Is not broken.
Like other injuries bruises usually caused by
blows falls and principally carelessness
IL bruse is slight 1t needs treatment but ~
much swelling and pain follow the injury and movement
is difficult apply ice either very hot or very cold
water arnica witch hazel half alcohol and half
TO contract the broken blood vessels prevent further
OF blood This treatment also relieves the pain
somewhat by deadening the nerves. The injured mart
shoud be ransod 70 dminish the pain and II ihe arm
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.hFu keen 4 n a 81 pa
IT, and broke
swelling INJURIES
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ORANGES MRS. ". +. ~
Oranges are good eaten any time. The
old theory that oranges are golden
In the morning and lead at night"
has long since been exploded. An
apple taken before retiring 10 more
benefcial. however. They stimulate
the liver and bowels 10 action.
sweeten the breath and clear the
complexion. They are not tattening.
SUGAR SUBSTITUTE - MRS. @.
% w. A: Saccharine, sweetena and
crystallose are some sugar substi-
tutes. They can be dissolved In water
and added to stewed fruits by those
trying 10 reduce.
TOO FAT-MRS. B. n. c.: The
obesity course IL too lengthy to print
in the query column. Fat, drink and
sleep less. DO not drink with meals
Keep the ellminative organs active.
Avoid sweets, starches, fats. ENer-
else at least ten minutes each day, es-
pecially the muscles OF the trunk
WEAK ANKlES-NrAUDE T.:
Heel and toe raising, fifty times at
each practice, several times each day,
is beneficial. also holding the leg eX
tended, while sitting or lying down
and making the foot form circles
around the ankle. This also warns
cold feet.
cALLoUS SPoTS-MRS. @. +. D.:
Battle the feet daily in warm water
and common baking soda. Then rub
the spots with mutton tallow. Pres
sure causes callous spots and this
must be removed before permanent
relief can be had
osTEOPATHY - MRS. FRANK
BYN H.: This method Is beneficial
when applied by an experienced per
son.
LIVER SPOTS-MRS. w. C.:
Liver sLots on the face and D.ay
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PERT AND PERTINENT.

A YOUNG woman OF pink COM
"A pleNion, but OF heroic build
- a kind way OF denotlng oba-
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hFHAAF W AAaNt "a
dressy costume for
summer afternoons
but find n hard to So
!cct a style. as | have
a very large bust ard
comparatively small
hips. | am five feet
five inches tall AM
weigh i57 pounds
Have red brown hair
gray blue eyes. slight
ly freckled compleS
ion win you be sp
kind as 10 advise ~
what to get and how
to have at made7
MISS IL. b. NJ
White or pearl grar
silk voile with crenri
Icks as trimming.
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Fashion Editor Evening world

FsAhiou Editor Evening wo
| have a stout fig
ure and can never
wear ready made
clothes Have bene-
fitted by your advice
before and would be
very grateful II you
would show me how
TO have the diagonal
plaid goods made up.
(Sample inclosed) l
have five yards OF
same and would like
a stylish and becom-
Ing dress.
MRS. J. A. p
Use plain lavender
chambray or ging-
ham in combination,
with white organdy
collar edged with
band OF plaid.
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show that he body Is cloEged with
waste matter and internal treatment
Is necessary. Keep the eliminntiye
organs active. Drink n great deal
OF water and take much exercise for
the trunk muscles. Peroxide OF ny
drogen will slightly bleach the spots.
Apply locally.
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Good Stories
Elahr TIMES ZERO.

A n Irlshman went into a jewellers
a shop TO buy clock. The shop
man showed him one for $40
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FLAT cHEST-ELlZABETH r..
Yin AFRAID that you have not been
pauent enough with the exercises 10
snow marked results. Olive oil. cocoa
butter and dashes OF cold water wiz
not develop the breast to any notice
SDle extent unless YOU practise deep
breathing chest raising and chicken
day for at least six months and nrohe
aply longer. You have been many
years neglecting the hollow chest, so
allow few months for DEVELOPMENT
ana you viii be rewarded far beyond
your fondest hopes.
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LIVER SPOTS-MRS. w. G.:
Liver sLots on the face and b.Ay
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BEST NOVELS PUBLISHED
ON THIS PAGE COMPLETE
EVERY TWO WEEKS.
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osTEoPATHY MRS. FRANK
BYN b.: This method Is beneficial
when applied by an experienced per
son.
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lace aud pin tucks as trimming
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Fa.aou Editor. Evening world,
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Blu PAULINE FURLONG

or
blood vessels which Blood