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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-08
Mems Silk Neckwear
At Clearance Prices

Mems Silk Four-in-hands; Csc
and Csc grades.
Clearance Price zoe
Mems Silk Four-in-hands; SOC
and Csc grades.
Clearance Price 4Oc
Mems Silk Four-in-hands; ioc
and Sc grades.
Clearance. Price soc
Mems Silk Four-in-hands !;
S1.00 and S1.50 grades.
Clearance Price soc
A beautiful assortment to Sc.
lect from.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-08
Mems RaincOatS
At Clearance Prices

$500 Raincoats.
Clearance Price $3.95
5000 Raincoats.
Clearance Price S4.95
$3.50 Raincoats.
Clearance Price .S5.S7
$1,000 Raincoats.
Clearance Price So. 45
$1,000 Raincoats.
Clearance Price 1915
$500 Raincoats.
Clearance Price .S11.9O
$500 Raincoats.
Clearance Price .S14.5O
Sizes "a to IS chest measure.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-08
Mems Winter Caps
At Clearance Prices

Lot mems soc Winter Caps.
Clearance Price ......4 1910
Lot mems CSC Winter Caps.
Clearance Price 79C
Lot mems S1.25 Winter Caps.
Clearance Price ..... 95c
Lot mems SLAB Winter Caps.
Clearance Price .... S1.10
All sizes UP to 7 So.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-08
Mems Separate Trousers
At Clearance Prices

$3.50 Separate Trousers.
Clearance Price -. S1.SS
$500 Separate Trousers.
Clearance Price $3.50
$500 Separate Trousers.
Clearance Price -. $3.50
$500 Separate Trousers.
Clearance Price -. $3.50
$500 Separate Trousers.
Clearance Price .$4.75
$3.50 Separate Trousers.
Clearance Price -. S5.S7
Sizes from % to SO waist.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-08
Mems Flannel Shirts
At Clearance Prices

SlO0 Flannel Shirts.
Clearance Price ....... SOC
Sl.50 Flannel Shirts.
Clearance Price .S1.1o
$500 Flannel Shirts.
Clearance Price ....S1.3o
$3.50 Flannel Shirts.
Clearance Price .....S1.S5
$500 Flannel Shirts.
Clearance Price .... S2.35
$3.50 Flannel Shirts.
Clearance Price .... $3.50
$500 Flannel Shirts.
Clearance Price S3.S7
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-08
Boys OvercOats
At Clearance Prices

Lot /. Boys $500 Overcoats.
Clearance Price ......
Lot 2. Boys 5000 Overcoats.
Clearance Price .........
Lot 8. Boys $3.50 Overcoats.
Clearance Price ......
Lot 4. Boys $1,000 Overcoats.
Clearance Price .......
Lot S. Boys $500 Overcoats.
Clearance Price ....
Sizes 2 IL to II years.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-08
Mems Shirts
At Clearance Prices

Mems Shirts that were S1.O0
and Sl.25 grades.
Clearance Price nc
Mems Shirts that were S1.4S
and SLIGO grades.
Clearance Price Sill
Mems Shirts that were $1.89
and S219 grades.
Clearance Price 49,. $1.45
Mems Shirts that were $3.50
and $3.50 grades.
Clearance Price 81. So
Mems Shirts that were $500
and $3.50 grades.
Clearance Price .S2.49
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-08

Mems Furnishings
At Clearance Prices
One lot mems 75c grade Work
Shirts, in sizes II to II; blue
or gray striped.
Clearance Price $50
Lot mems Merino Hose, in
camel's hair color; sizes 9 1-2
to II IL; &c value.
Clearance Price 3 for SOC
Odd lot mems Derby Hats, in
values $500 to $500. Nearly
all sizes in the lot.
Clearance Price 45c
One lot mems $500 grade
heavy fleeced Union Suits;
in sizes SO to a. chest.
Clearance Price -. 81. 65
Mems SIPS wool mixed Shirts
and Drawers, in sizes "a to
a.. Gray color.
Clearance Price ...... sec
Lot mems csc outing flannel
Night Robes, in sizes Is, 10,
IL, 18, 19.
Clearance Price SOC
One lot mems Csc grade Sus-
penders, suitable for dress
wear.
Clearance Price ......15c
Lot mems SLAB outing flannel
Night Robes, in all sizes. Ex-
ira length.
Clearance Price SLID
Lot mems Csc cotton Hose in
black, tan, gray. white; all
sizes.
Clearance Price 3 for SOC
Lot mems 35c black cashmere
hose with gray heel and
toe; all sizes.
Clearance Price .2Sc
| Mems S1.e8 extra heavy outing
flannel Night Robes; extra
length in every size.
Clearance Price -. SLAP
One lot mems $500 grade fur
lined Gloves, in tan or gray
color.
| Clearance Price -. $500
Lot mems 48c grade Suspend
ers; new stock; two different
kinds.
Clearance Price SOC
Lot mems 75c grade Jersey
ribbed Shirts and Drawers
sizes up to 46.
Clearance Price .55C
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-08
Mems Mackinaws
At Clearance Prices

Sizes sc to 48.
5000 Mackinaw Coats.
Clearance Price $500. S4.So
$3.50 Mackinaw Coats.
Clearance Price , $3.50
$1,000 Mackinaw Coats.
Clearance Price -. S7.45
$1,000 Mackinaw Coats.
Clearance Price 1915
$500 Mackinaw Coats.
Clearance Price $3.50
Our entire stock of mack
inaws in this sale, including
Patrick Wisconsin, and
other makes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-08
Mems Soft Hats and
Derbies
At Clearance Prices

Sl.5C Hats.
Clearance Price $500. S1.2o
$500 Hats.
Clearance Price ... S1.65
$3.50 Hats.
Clearance Price .... S2.Oo
$500 Hats.
Clearance Price $3.50. $3.50
$3.50 Hats.
Clearance Price S2.95
$500 Hats.
Clearance Price .... So. 45
Sizes 6 ga to 7 So.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-08
Mems Sweaters
At Clearance Prices

Sl.OO Sweaters.
Clearance Price 79c
SIPS Sweaters.
Clearance Price ...... 95c
$500 Sweaters.
Clearance PRICE .S1.49
$3.50 Sweaters.
Clearance Price S1.95
$500 Sweaters.
Clearance Price .... s.. 40
$500 Sweaters.
Clearance Price $50. 50. 80
$500 Sweaters.
Clearance Price .... S3.73
$500 Sweaters.
Clearance Price ....S1.S5
500 Sweaters.
Clearance Price S5.S7
$3.50 Sweaters.
Clearance Price 81. 45
$1,000 Sweaters.
Clearance Price ....SS.75
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-08

Only a Very Small Number of
Fur and Fur-lined Coats
to Be Sold at About Half Price
for a Quick Clearance
One Mems $500 Black Calf
skin Fur Coat.
Clearance Price $3.50
One Mems $4,000 Black Pony
skin Fur Coat.
Clearance Price $500
Two Mems $4,000 Thibet-lamb
Fur Coats.
Clearance Price So. 90
Three Mems $500 Fur-Lined
Coats; black shell.
Clearance Price $3.50
One Ladies $4,000 Black Pony
skin Fur Coat.
Clearance Price !. $3.50
One Mems $4,000 Fur-Lined
Coat; black shell.
Clearance Price $1,000
Most of these fur and fur.
lined coats are of medium OF
large size.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

YOUNG ladies, men and boys
can obtain pleasant and
profitable employment in our
modern plant. Good pay. Bo-
muses.. Dining-room and other
convenlences. British-Ameri-
can Tobacco Company, 900 N.
Lombardy Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23
OPERATORS in our sewing

OPERATORS in our sewing
room on improved power
machines. inexperienced sew
ers can operate with a few
hours instructions. Good wages
paid while learning and every
facility furnished employees to
increase earnings. Pleasant
work in comfortable surround
ings. Perfect sanitary condi-
tons. Richmond Dry Goods
Company, 10 South Seventh
Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23
statesmen AND SALES
LADIES wanted. Permanent
work. Also extra help for
Saturdays. G. r.. KINNEY G.
CO., sos East Main Street.

TEACHERS wanted for every departmcn,
OF school work. We need ff,y prncipnlS.
sehoGi ,sacRers saiaGpS ssvgnSiYn ns m n1s
hundred grade teachers. GALAXY $50 and
M. i3sitinns open now. Writ" state CO.
Onorat tive Teachers. AGENCY. Richmond. Va
TE IN! Frs secure promotion nov Life
time opportunity. Thousands direct va
cnncies listed. Men. SO to $3.50 women. $50
20 SEQ No fees unless placed Bulletin
md booklet. Two Offices Chattanooga.
fcnn;. and Columbia: s. g. Southern Teach
erS Agency, Columbia. 8 G.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

a FAVORED CLASS
OF
WORKERS
TO Richmond young women
who are seeking a profess
sion, we suggest looking into
the present-day advantages
OF telephone operating.
GOOD PAY.
We pay you while learn
ing, and the salaries are
good from the start. Bet
ter still, the increases are
regular and frequent.
PERMANENT POSITIONS.
The work is permanent and
there are no lay-offs at
slack times. For those who
make good there are many
opportunities for promo
ton.
HIGH-GRADE WORK.
The work is pleasant, light,
clean, interesting-and
real public service. Your
associates are carefully Sc
lected and congenial.
WE'LL CARED FOR.
The rooms in which you
work arc Well lighted, airy
and sanitary. The rest
and recreation rooms are
comfortable and we'll fur
nished. Annual vacations
with pay. A liberal benefit
plan without cost.
This is All unusual oppor-
tlinity for ambitious young
women between 16 and 25.
Drop in and talk it over with
Miss Via at Room 502, 7O9
East Grace Street, any time
between $3.50 A. NJ. and $50
Z. NJ. Her telephone mum
Der is Randolph 10000
A VOCATION TO BE
PROUD OF.
THE CHESAPEAKE AND
POTOMAC TELEPHONE
CO. OF VIRGINIA.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

STENOGRAPHER - Wanted.
an experienced stenographer.
Steady position to right party.
Apply DREYFUS G. CO., pol
East Broad Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23
HELP wANrnn.-nALx.

WANTED, by a large cigarette
manufacturing plant, located
in Richmond, a thoroughly ex-
perienced and capable man to
take charge Of their cigarette
packing department. Good sal
airy and splendid opportunity
for advancement. None but
experienced man need apply.
Address t. Station 5, City.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

WANTED, 25 brick yard hands.
Steady work; good pay; 45c
and soc per hour. South Side
Brick Co.. Inc, near Stop 8, Pc
tersburg Car Line.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23
.rLp wANrED-rn,,,,n


Ss,oNs-Governmssnt Will soon. appoint
,nstruc,ion FOR exaniinations S. neturnsd
f not ,x Spg sht,o HSar.Icpiars free Amer
SETTLED ladies and girls
over IL years of age in our
packing department. Begin
ners paid $3.50 per day; ex-
perienced packers according
to their work. Apply VIR-
GINA BAKING COM
PANY, INC, Eleventh St.,
between Canal and Byrd
Streets.
WANTED. young lady for bt anch laundry
onicc; Apply Eclipse Laundry. 1919 West
WANTED. telephone operator for private
branch exchange. Previous experience not
necessary Address b 32t. care T!mcs-Dis-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

WANTED. a. man to stay In store and
learn tho business. Eli. caro- Times
DISPATCH.
WANTED. an idea. You can think OF some
simple thing TO patent. Protect your
ideas; they may bring you wealth Write
for Needed Inventions" and How to Get
Your Patent" Randolph & Co. Dept 400.
Washington. y 9.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

waSTED-A young man with experience on
adding machine TO do night work by
Burroughs Adding MaChin" Co,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

WANTED. white hGusekeepcr for three
tEr!s and father tApply 1925 Beverly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23
BUSINESS opponrUNIrIrs.

GOOD milling proposition for experience OF
miller or ms Investment w. BOX Eos
PARTY has sum of money to invest In pay
Ing business. VIII take active part II sIci
Is required. Address Investment, l.. - Dos
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

50 LEHMAN for general mercantile trade In
NIsih'n TO nell now proposiion of
merit. vacancy now. Attractive commits
sion contract. SIS weekly for expenses Gil
lett. :7s - Cariin bldg. Cleveland. Ohio.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

WANTED. young lady for bt anch laundry
,onicc: Apply Eclipse Laundry. 1919 West
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

" ANIED. experienced adding machine one
!aiors male ard female. Apply Bur
r%nGns Adding Machnc co.
F" ~ led, colored man woman with ex-
W. !chcc as ,prcSSer iOr woinens Earncnis
t,T.huIhr work; Good opportunity Amply
-Hr jones' j. y. NosDy * CO.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

AGE%TS-Ford auto free. Fourteen. other
,i,hnd prizes. Hundreds cash rewards
i%,nty i've over There post cards free
t:a"ur.ss Auto steve.'s. IA North LaSaiic
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

| WANTED. telephone operator for private
branch exchange. Previous experience not
necessary. Address b 32t. care Times Dis
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

s,fI.t.S HI.N MD AGENTS, 33
HS,E-N Is. can sou sell TO co!orc,l proui. ,
y, wv l1esk.r chemical 60. 81 louis. NO.
-.GEh,:NIS wanted TO sell our flac soap per
iuurS. toilet articles extracts ,ni, a..
I5tains: etc. sample free. Write 9uicS
NJ Tr' "sS'"" LABORATORIES. Dept. 10. st. Louis.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

YOUNG man holding responsible no
sition. not subject to draft. desires TO make
change. Reasons given In private. Can
furnish best OF references. J3o. Gaze
q
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-03
Friday the Thirteenth.

Some people may or may not have the be1ief that Friday, the thirteenth, is an unlucky day, but you will form ati opinion from my troubles on that day.
 Friday morning after breakfast ] started to cleat. the dishes when sev- erai of them slipped on the floor and broke.
 My brother seeing this cried out butter f1ngers!" which startled me so that hurt my head on the wall.
 We'll, mother sent me out on an er- rand, giving me two dollars of which I was to bring some change On my way back from the store suddenly remembered that left my money there.
 Arriving in the store questioned the people there but nobody had seer it. Where it disappeared to I do mol know to this day.
 1ri the afternoon I went upstairs tc take the baby out of led when ac. cidsntly tirped over the kerosene stove and at once the floor caught fire. The whole house would have been burned had not my brother put the fire out, Ny evenings misfortune was to teal my dress. And so the day began witf misfortunes and ended the same. SADIE PHILLIPS, Age IA. Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-03
The Hand Organ Man.

The hand organ man stands on the corner of the street turning the han dle of his organ and at the same time holds a string which keeps a monkey a prisoner. Children stand around them, and in their th6Hghtless glee clap their hands, laugh and shout. whisper and tease, jeer and joke, while their elders regard it all with. amusement, now
 and then tossing & coin in the cap
 that the droll creature held forth to catch 1t.
 The hand organ man is dark com plexiohed Italian witl, face that was like mask, eoncealins all emotions He neither spoke nor laughed, but con stantly plays his organ, collects his pennies and then walks a few rods
 and continues his occupation. No one can tell whether he regards the people for whose amusement he plays with scorn or hatred Or interest. But he gently pulls the string that holds his
 pet, which performs actions that are I too droH for words to describe. Now and. then the creature stands on' its head, first on one hand, thef
 on the other and presto! he is erecl
 again, scratching his head, sheezins
 again, and tipping the small velvet car and holding it forth just in time tt
 catch falling coin.
 FSAeORE ALPERIN, Age Il. Mans6s4a Four Corners,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-03

Erather ride together. Was not this sweet and loving: One night after they had gone to bed Jack said: If Santa Claus brings l us skates, Jify can teach us how to skate,s
 seFes; and if we get. fur mittens ws i will have mHch fun making a fort, !" answered Ted.
 l "Yss, and $ snow man -to6.e said Jack.
 down hill and you up" vent on Tea' sl | 'sWhy notT' Ted asked | ''Because it wifi De as much rfiIfs las yours .
 @Yes, of course" replied Ted. ''bus
 You are selfish bcy!" said Jack. Well, SC are you" q don't care! won't sleep with you. EI a1f the biggest" i" roared Jack, jump ling out of bed.
 aYou, are a. big cry baby Ted Isf1outed, jumping out after Him. They both ran to their mother and bofh talked at once ,,s .st u. Manana was very sorry to see her boys be unkind to each otf1er. She kissed them and told them how their knaughty words hurt her They then Efelt sorry for what they had done IWhe1 they went te sleep they were in each others arms fnlf of love and forgiveness.
 l Christmas morning came at last. and very early the boys crept out of bed to "fee1' their stockings. \ Each littlS stocking was filled to the top. Boxes and papers were piled
 around them,
 | Suddenly Jack cried, "oh, Ted, heres \ a letter. Il They put their heads together a11t ! With papassT help read this: My Bear Boys: No sled this year Iyou quarreled so was afraid to brii1s it. Get ready for it next year. 1 Merry Christmas. ., t SANTA CLAUS. I Wishing Uncle Jed and ali the Wide. I Awakes a Happy New Year. # BEATRICE ABLEMAN, Age 12. .l N6ftSicfi
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-03
The Tea-Leaf's Story.

I am tea leaf and was raised in China. WhSN I was ripe I was picked up by Chinese man and put in a large basket then was taken to an open field and my companions and I were spread on the ground in the sun t3 dry.
 When my companions and I were nice and dry we were packed ill large boxes. We then were shipped to England. When we arrived in Eng land we were put in 3 large store house. in which we stayed many months.
 It happened at this time that the king was going to ship some tea to his colonies in Amerfca, so many boxes of tea were taken out of the storehouse. I happened to be in one of those boxes. My friends and were put on an immense large ship with many other boxes of tea, and we were soon started for America.
 It took twenty one days to reach America. We stayed in the Boston harbor many weary hours.
 I heard the captain tell one of the crew that the colonies insisted on no, buying the tea.
 One night heard a grGat noise and shouting on board our vessel.
 In a short while the box I was ir was thrown oyerboard with many oth- CT boxes. of tea, I soen began to fee the, water coming in on me.
 later heard that the coIonists l1ac dressed as Indians and thrown us overheard because they insisted on no, paying a tax on us. I am still lying at the bottom of the Boston harbor.
 ESTHER BREss, Age fl. Yantic
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-03
4 Poor Farmers Life.

Once upon time there was a poor farmer who would send his little son Jack, boy Of eight years, to sell milk
 One cold day his father said: "Jack it is time for you to go already"
 Jack hitched up the horse and started.
 As Jack was riding in the city street an auto backed into Jacks wagon and Jack was badly hurt.
 The people in the auto found out where Jack lived and took him home.
 While sJack was lying in bed his father came over to him with a very sad face. B.
 Why are you sad, father?" said Jack
 His father replied: T have no naoney to send for the doctor, Jack"
 Jack said: Father, Mrs. Schwartz has not paid me her bill yet; you car ride over and ask her for it."
 His father did so at once and, takine the horse, rode as fast as he could tc the house of Mrs. Schwartz. When he came there he went in and said: Mrs. Schwartz, will you pleaSe pay me the bill you owe me?, Mrs. Schwartz, not willing to pay said: "Oh, my, have no money" The farmer replied: T must have 1t My son is hurt and I must call the doctor"
 But Mrs: Schwartz would not give him the money. So he went home and. being yer,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-03
LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Helen M. Babbitt, of Hanover = I thank you very much for the book I received, '"The Ring of Rubies." l have read some of Mrs. L. T. Meade's books ana I like them very much and am sure I am going to find this book interesting.
 Ivy Fisk, of Springfield, Mass ] thank you for the prize book entitled The Boy Chums in Florida Jungle.'' have read it through and found it very interesting.
 Maude Buckley, of Norwich-Thank you verysTnuch for theSbook "The Boy Allies Under Two Flags" I have rea6 it and it is an interesting story,
 lnez Guile, of Norwich-Many thanks E for the prize book received from you entitled Mistress Moppet. Rose A. Demuth, of Baltic received the prize book sent me en- titled "The Saddle Boys on the Ple:n.' have read it all and find it very in teresting. thank you very much 1 for 1t.
 Leoza cyr, of Jewett City--I thank you very much for the book of "Three Little Women,s Success" and find il of much pleasure.
 Lea Berdeau, of Jewett City, thank you very much for the prize book entitled "Speedwell Boys and Their Ice Races. think it is very in- 1 teresting.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-03
When the Cruel War is Over.

When the cruel war is over between all the nations of Europe. North America and South America, there will be rejoicing for the boys and the men that have come home, and sorrow for those who have been killed.
 The people of Europe will have to build new homes and have gardens to support themselves and raise money to buy clothing by selling vegetables
 In the ruins many bodies and weap- ons will be found and not only bodies and weapons, but great forests where the poor people could get wood; but they are all burnt down. There will be a vast ruin caused by the war.
 Many people will go to see the ruins of Europe after the war is over.
 We do not know when this great wal will end.
 In January we will see the begin ming of a new year Of war and see what it amounts to. ALBERT PHILLIPS, Age F. Versailles
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-03

tracks. The fire was almost out and it was very cold in the damp, nusty basement.
 Lily kindled up the fire and sat.down
 beside it. blowing her little blue fin- gers.
 Her mother and father had left hel to mind the house while they were al work. She thought: "How wish we were going to have a nice dinner like most other people. We cannot afford a real Christmas dinner this year. Oh dear, Christmas won't be much of 6 i joy to us. We won't get any presents
 because we havn't money enough tt give any" As she sat fnusing knock came
 at the door. The door opened and z boy with an express wagon came ii and unioaded the cart which was full
 of good things for their Christmas dinner.
 LILY
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-03
arhon shaIt Not ssaal.r

Lucy was an orphan, so she went to live with her aunt. Her aunt was an old maid and did not understand cflil- dren. Lucy had been to school month
 when one day she came home and
 said:
 ribbon?"
 To get living Aunt Jane kept a store. She only sold candy. ribbons, gloves, handkerchiefs and small things
 like that.
 NO, Lucy, I will not, for we cannot
 afford it." answered Aunt Jane. Lucy
 began to cry. She didn't Know why
 she thought. she couldn't have yard
 of ribbon as all the other girls had
 theirs
 The teacher put up every week one
 of the Ten Commandments with rib-
 bon to decorate it with. Now, Lucy, stop crying" said Aunt Jane. "I'1n going out for an hour, SC now go to bed" Lucy nodded and her aunt went out but Lucy, the more she thought about it, the more she cried. By and by she got up. stole quietly to the little store ard got to the ribbon case. She didn't take the ribbon from the case for she knew her aunt would see it, sc she took a roll that had not been open. cd. She opened 1t and rolled it off, she knew not how much, and tucked it ir her blouse. In the morning she brought it tt school
 "How lovely" exclaimed the teach. CT, "it is the most and best. we have had yet"
 1 Lucy's head went down on her desl for the motto was: Thou shalt no steal" and Lucy felt sicller than ever Are you sick, Lucy?" asked tn,
 teacher. If you are you can gt l home"
 Lucy never knew how she got home What is it. Lucy?" asked Aunt Jane and Lucy told her. | T knew it this morning before yo,
 went to school. but didn't know hoy to punish you; but now I'm glad, fo think you are punished enough ant
 guess you will never do it again." And you bet, Lucy never did. DONA HOWARD, Age B. 1 Westerly, R,