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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
TO Get TOGETHER
Ulster and South Ireland Hunt
for Common Ground.
Sim Fein Parliament Now Only
Obstacle to Peace.
WON'T MODIFY DEMANDS
Dali Eireann Refuses to An
nOunce Minimum Terms.
Military Waits Till War Chest
Is Exhausted.

Dublin, May 12.-EffortS are being
made to find a basis on which the
divergent interests of Ulster and south
ern Ireland may be harmonized.
Impetus has been given this move
ment, which is regarded as an essen
tiai preliminary to any negotiations
between the government and Sim
Fem, by the Irish Dominion league.
whose executive committee is engaged
in sounding the sentiment of both
sections with a view to reporting its
findings to the British government.
Chance for Understanding.
It is understood there have been
sufficient notifications of the views
of politicians as well as business men
of both Ulster and the southern coun-
ties to inspire confidence that there
conflicting aspirations can be recon-
ciled.
The chief difficulty in the path of
peace, it is believed, is to discover a
common ground for discussion be-
tween the government and Dan
Eireann. The refusal of the Dali to
announce its minimum terms has
given a setback to the attempt to
bring the government and Sim Fem
together
Dali Eireann Sits Pat.
The general feeling here appears to
be that Dali Eireann will stand pat on
its demand for a republic and will
dWdAl uSllilllG proposals II jim ~ 5SH
eminent.
Military authorities take any but an
O. timistic view of the situation, say
ing the forces now availa BILE are en-
tirely inadequate to do more than hold
their own, while the Irish Republican
army leaders boast of continued i'm
provement in the work of their organi-
cation.
1t is understood that the military is
counting on the exhaustion of Repub-
lican funds as the only certain means
of gaining the upperhand. They ad-
init, however, that much time must
elapse before even that hope is real
lied.
Short of Funds.
Up to the present about $S,000.0OO
have been subscribed to the Republi-
can loan, of which approximately $5,-
100000 came from the United States
Dali Eireann is under heavy expense,
the cost of propaganda alone running
into big figures
only about $4,000 of the loan re-
main. it is asserted, hence energetic
efforts are now being made to in
crease the amount by subscriptions al
home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12

Mr. Holderby is a strong advocate of
the Bible in the home. He believes
that family prayers should be offered
daily in Americas homes.
I'm accepting the secretaryship of
the Family Altar league. I did so with
the intention of attempting to revive
the old family prayers" says Holderby
in a letter to ]. n. Averill, a local
Gideon THAT will be the subject of
my address to the Chamber of Com
MERGE diners"
On Saturday noon the Gideons plan
another entertainment for the Cham
Der of Commerce frequenters.
Harold A. Snyder, a commercial
traveller of Mcpherson, Kan, a Gid
con and a whistler of renown, will
whistle for the diners. The local COM
mittee on arrangementssvouch for the
ability of Snyder and say that he will
meet with popular approval. He is
also a bird-imitator.
The Gideon convention will begin
Friday, with an address by Lyell
RAIDER famous Chicago chemist at
1890 O'Clock at the auditorium. The
program will be announced later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
On the Second Floor for May White
Sale, We are Offering Exceptional
Values for Women and Children !.

Women's Muslin Undergarments
including the long Skirts with and
without double panels, embroidery
trim, Envelope Chemise in trimmed
styles, slip over Gowns in plain and
trimmed styles, also the high neck
with long sleeves and embroidery
trim, athletic undergarments in
white and flesh colors. SITS to
s2.95 values for. .$1.45
Women's Muslin Chemise in plain
style with narrow ruffle trim. $1.0O
values Tor ..... 40c
Women's Muslin Drawers, with
plain flounces. S9c values for. $50
All other Undergarments not
mentioned in this sale including the
French, American and Philippine
at. lUTO vi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12

Women's slip over Gowns in plain
and trimmed styles, long Skirts
with and without double panels,
embroidery trim, Envelope Chemise
in trimmed styles. also Athletic
Undergarmen in white and flesh
color in this lot. $1.95 to $3.50
values for .S1.oo
Women's slip over trimmed
Gowns, one piece Billy Burkes in
pink Crepe and Batiste materials,
long Skirts, including the white
Sateens, E velope C h m s e,
trimmed styles, this lot 1896 values
for .S1.So
Broken sizes in this lot of Philip
pine Undergarments including the
Gowns and Chemise, all hand made
and embroidered. 1895 to 1896
values Tor .So.OV
Women's Waists in Cotton Voiles
and Batistes, all white in Lace and
Embroidery trimmed styles. $3.50
values for $1.So
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
QUIT TOBACCO
So easy to drop Cigarette,
Cigar, or Chewing habit

No-To-Bac has helped thousands to
break the costly, nerve-shattering to-
bacco habit. Whenever you have
longing for a smoke or chew, just
place a harmless No-To-Bac tablet
in your mouth instead. All desire
stops. Shortly the habit is completely
broken, and you are better off men,
tally, physically, financially. It's so
easy. so simple. Get a box of No-To-
Bac and if it doesn't release you from
all craving for tobacco in any form,
your druggist will refund your money
without question.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12

plains headache the limbs
of thought a the daughter make life
all Lydia Pmkhams
especially
and be taken in perfect safety.
Read how Mrs. Eicher helped e.
At the of sixteen daughter having trouble month
would pain she could
and publish
Mrs
Mrs. Williams will profit by
backward would bear
spending helped
regularly
backache
old and
enough shall other than Lydia E.
pound Mrs c. E. w. Philadelphia
nghbor
its rnei
your Vegetable
Compound
Lydia e. PinIham's Private Textbook "Ailments
will
Lydia Pnkham Medicine Lynn,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12

Children's slip over Gowns in
white and flesh Crepe material,
also all white in Nainsook, also
high neck and long sleeves in this
lot, 6 yrs. to IA years, $3.50 and
$1.95 values for. csc
MILDLY Blouses in Children's and
Ladies' sizes in all white, with all
white, navy, cadet. blue and red
collars, with braid trimmings. $1.75
and S1.95 values for. $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
Embroideries
and Laces

Embroidery flouncing, in
fine Swiss, in the daintiest
of patterns for infants
clothes, also patterns, suit
able for children's flounced
dresses, very fine Cambria,
in Eyelet and Convent en-
broidered for skirts and
petticoats, 75c values, per
yard. .39c
Fine Calais Walls, in inser-
tions, Gallons and Laces,
widths to 5 inches, laces for
fine Underwear, Negligees,
etc. Values to 85c, for
yard. .35c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
Muslin
Undergarments

Women's Muslin Undergarments
including the slip over Gowns in
lace and embroidered trimmed
styles, also, the envelope Chemise
in trimmed styles. and plain ath-
letic Undergarments. $1,25 values
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
ST. MARY's ADDS TO STRING.
Beats Southwestern 10 to I, Making
Ninth Straight Victory.

st. Marys, Kan, May 12.-St. Mary!
won it's ninth consecutive victory in
baseball this season by defeating
Southwestern here Wednesday, 10 toll.
McAlister struck ont seven men;
Cairnes. SIX: Kelly. one. Home runs
were made by Lane and Calvin of St.
Marys.
Batteries - McAlister. Kelly and
Lupke and Kelly; Cairnes and Misher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
May White Sale
Friday and Saturday

4O-inch White Crepe de Chine, yard
$1.9S, $3.50, $500, $3.25, $3.50 and $3.50
4O-inch White Canton Crepe, yard, $4.25 and $500
4O-inch White Moon Glow Crepe, yard. $500
4O-inch White Cross Bar Crepe, yard. $500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
For our White Sale, these
special prices on our fine
Longcloths by the bolt Of
10 wards.


Longcloths by the bolt Of
10 yards.
36-inch, our regular zoe per
yard, 10-yard bolt. $f.4S
36-inch, our regular Csc per
yard, 10-yard bolt. $1.9S
36-inch, our regular 35c per
yard. 1O-yard bolt. -. .$2.65
s6-inch, our regular 4oc per
yard, 10-yard bolt. 49,. $3.3o
S6-inch White Goods. in small
checks and fancy stripes, spe-
cially good for mems and chill
dren's Underwear, regular 29c
quality for. 1890. -. .1Sc
36-inch plain white Suiting or
Nurses Cloth, regular soc quail
tty, yard. :. SIC
36-inch White Ratine for
Dresses and Skirts, regular Csc
quality, yard. ...-.......... $40
se inch White skirtings, eight
different styles. regular $1.25 to
$1.65 quality. yard. ...... soc
Sc inch White Waistings in
plaids, checks and stripes, me
dunn and sheers, regular 95c
quality yard -6Sc
40 inch plain White Voiles,
make pretty dresses, regular SIC
quality, yard 4Scl
Sc inch White Linen, two
numbers all Linen and part Cot
ton. medium weight for fancy
work dresses, regular s1.25 quail
ity, yard. SOC
45x45 inch Hemstitched Mer-
cerized Cloths, three neat pat
terms, clover. dot, and stripe,
regular s2.25 value for. .$1.65
54x54 inch Hemstitched Mer-
cerized Cloths. three neat pat
terms, clover, dot and stripe,
regular $3.75 value for. .$2.95
e2xs2 inch Hemstitched Mer-
ceriZed Cloths, three neat pat
terms. clover. dot and stripe, reg
ular 1918 value for. $2.95
15x15 inch Hemstitched Mer-
cerized Napkins~to match Cloths.
regular s4.75 for dozen. 1885
64x64 inch round Scalloped
Table Cloths, good quality, regu-
lar S5.75 value for. $3.50
72x72 inch round Scal1oped
Table Cloths. good quality, reg
ular $3.50 value for. 80. $500
1sx36 inch Hemmed Huck
Towels, all white, good quality,
regular zoe and 25c quality
for 1oc
1896 inch Hemstitched Huck
Towels, extra fine quality, regu-
lar soc value for. .......... 35c
1896 inch Hemmed and Hem
titched Huck Towels, good
quality, mostly Linen, regular
75c and S5c quality for. -. . 5Sc
20x4O inch Hemmed Bleached
Turkish Towels, good weight.
firm Towels, regular soc quality
IOr oOC
22x44 inch Hemmed BIeached
Turkish Towels, plain and fancy
weave, heavy weight, Use and
S5c quality for. ...........5 Sc
16 and Is inch White Huck
and Mummy Toweling, makes
good Towels and Scarfs, regular
Csc quality, for. 1Sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
Long
Silk Gloves

Kayser's Long Silk
Gloves, in white, double
tipped fingers, good quality.
16-button length,
$3.50 value for $2.25
12-button length,
1925 value for S1.95
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
Hosiery

Women's White Mercer
lied Hose, double heel, toe
and sole, size 81a, 9 and 915,
SOC value. pair. .39c
Women's white full fash
Toned Hose, sizes 812 and 9,
75c value, pair. sec
Women's white, full fash
Toned hose, Isle thread,
sizes 8112 and 9, $1.00 value,
pair 7yc
Women's white Isle
thread Hose, cut sizes, full
fashioned foot, $1.OO value,
pair. .79c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
"a Big White
Bargain"

Just received in time for this
White Sale one case of mill
lengt his, of good quality Long
cloth. 2 to 9-yard lengths. These
will be sold by the piece. Our
regular Csc quality, in this White
Sale, yard. E. 16c
64x9O-inch and S0x90-inch
hemmed White Spreads, good
weight, soft finish. in the q size
and full size. Regular s2.95
quality. ....-..-.. .%z.oo
S0x90-inch hemmed White
Spreads, fine closely woven, reg
ular 1895 quality for. $3.50
S2x94-inch hemmed, White
Satin Spreads, extra heavy, fine
quality, $3.50 value for. $o.9o
s6x96-in. white Satin Spreads,
scalloped with cut corners, large
size, fine weave, regular $500
quality for. ............ $6.so
42x36-inch hemmed Pillow
Cases, good medium weight Mus
lin, regular &c value for. .2oc
42x36 inch hemmed Pillow
Cases, made of good quality Cas-
ing, regular 42c value for .33c
45x36 inch hemmed Pillow
Cases, made Of good quality Cas-
ings. regular 45c value for. Soc
63x9O inch hemmed Bleached
Sheets, fine soft finish at less
than price of Sheeting, regular
$3.50 value SLID
6Sx99 inch hemmed Bleached
Sheets, fine soft finish at less
than price of Sheeting, regular
$1.65 value. ............. .$1.39
So inch Bleached Muslin, good
weight, extra soft finish, one of
our good sellers, regular csc
value, yard lSc
SO inch Bleached Cambria
Muslin, good quality, soc value.
yard @Sc
So inch Null finished Main
sock, medium weight for service
able Underwear. 39c value
for .29c
SO inch White Indian Head
Linen finish for Suits, all kinds
of fancy work. etc, White Sale,
yard IoC
SS-inch Sea Island Nainsook
for finest Underwear, Baby
Clothes, ETC., in 10-yard bolts,
regular 5Sc yard quality. per
bolt. $3.50. ...... .S4.75
3S-inch Sea Island Nainsook,
finest quality, regular 65c yard
quality, bolt of 10 yards. 1913
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
Short Silk Gloves
$3.50 value Csc

All w hite, in 2-clasp
length, a good heavy quail
ity, in sizes 51a to 49,.
Mems wash Four-in-hand
Ties, all new patterns, at
special price of. Csc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
Ready Made Curtains

One lot of Marquisette Curtains.
lot of Mercerized lace edges. all 21z
yards long, priced $3.50 to $3.50, now.
Two lots of short lengths of curtain
materials in Nets, Marquisettes, Voiles,
etc, to close out at. "a and u Off
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
LINING DEPT.
Fine Curtain Nets

One lot of good quality Filet and Ma
dras weave nets about As inches wide
in both large and small designs, very
special, yard ................ 80
One lot of the very finest quality of
domestic curtain nets in the most
beautiful designs. Special at, yd., S1.9S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
Plain White Skirting

33-inch White Country Club Pongee, yard. 1928
33-inch White LaJerz, yard. ............ S2.25
36-inch White Shantung, yard. ....... 1925
36-inch White Shantung, yard. ........ $3.50
33-inch White Shantung, yard. ......... $500
33-inch White Shantung, yard. ........ $500
36-inch White LaJerz, yard .......... $500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
RuMed Curtains

Ruffled Wolfe and Swiss Curtains
with plain and figured centers. All
2 Il yards long, $3.50 and $500 values.
Sale price, pair. ...............S 80
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
Filet Marquisette

fine quality Marquisette with a
plain filet weave in two widths, 40 and
SO inches Formerly sold at sec and
S1.15 yard Sale price.
yard. .............. .45c and see
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
Fancy White Skirting

33-inch self fancy White Skirting, yard. $3.50
4O-inch self striped Skirting, yard. $3.50
4O-inch self Plaid White Skirting, yard. $500
38-inch extra heavy LaJerz Silk, yard. $500
4O-nch White Whippoor will Silk, yard $500
4O-inch all Silk Skirting, coin, spot and self
plaid yard. .................S $500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
HOLDERBY TO VISIT TOPEKA
Will Be Here for Annual Gideon Con-
vention May 1915.

vention May 1916.
The Rev. William Matthew Holder
by of Chicago, general secretary of the
Family Altar league, who will be in
Topeka during the sessions of the
Gideon convention, May 13-1415-16,
will address the members of the To-
peka Chamber of Commerce Friday
noon during the lunch hour. Rev.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
White Tricolette

36-nch Lock Stitch White Tricolette, yard, $3.50
54-inch Lock Stitch White Tricolette yard, $500
4O-nch White Jersette. .............,.. $3.50
36-nch White Wash Satin, yard. $500
36-nch White Wash Satin, yard. $2.75
36-inch White Wash Satin for Sport Skirts,
yard So.oV
4O-nch White Baronette Satin for Sport
OKrIS, ydru 9o.oV
4O-inch White Bridal Satin, yard. $500
4O-inch White Pussy Willow Satin, yard. $500
4O-inch White Snake Skin Sport Satin, yard $500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12

=Napanee Dutch Kitchenette'
Economical and Labor Saving
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
Ladies'
NeckWear
White Sale

Fine, crisp Organdy Col
lar and Cuff Sets, beautiful
ly trimmed with Lace and
Organize Ruffles, and some
are embroidered Vestees
with Collars fashioned of
Ruffles of Lace and fine
Nets. SIPS and $3.50 value,
each. SIC
Mems all Linen Handker-
chiefs, fine quality, hem
stitched hens, 75c value,
each. .47c
Mems fine Ca m brio
Handkerchiefs, regular 35c
value, each. .25c
Ladies very fine Cambria
Handkerchiefs, regular 15c
values, each. -. .lOc
Ladies' Handkerchiefs,
white with corners en-
broidered in white, in a Sc
lection of new pretty pat
terms, 25c value, each. .15c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12

Clean Your Rugs With a
Hoover Electric Cleaner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
YOUNG GIRLS NEED CARE
Mothers! Watch Your Daughters Health
Health Is Happiness

From the time a girl
reaches the age of twelve
until womanhood is estab-
lished she needs all the care
the thoughtful mother can
give.
The condition that the
girl is then passing through
is so critical and may have
such far-reaching effects
upon her future happiness
and health that it is almost
criminal for a mother or
guardian to withhold coun-
sci or advice.
Many a woman has suf-
fered years of prolonged
pain and misery through
having been the victim of
thoughtlessness or igno-
rance on the part of those
who should have guided her
through the dangers and
difficulties that beset this
period.
Mothers should teach their
girls what danger comes
from standing around with
cold or wet feet, from lifting
heavy articles, and from
overworking. Do not let
her overstudy. If she COM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
All New Not Single Yard Carried Over From Last Season
From Our Usual Low Price
White Sale

Ladies' Kayser Mercerized Isle
Vests, tapped top style, regular and ex-
ira sizes. S1.15 and $1.25 values, Csc
Sealpax Union Suits, in a broken line
of sizes, bodice top style, $3.50 to s4.25
values u Off
Mems $500 Muslin Night Shirts, cut
long and full sizes up to 20 for. .$1.25
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12

New Single Last Season. 1920 Di
Promo Price
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12
Night Shirts

For six to ten-year-old boys of good
quality Muslin, braid trimmed. $1.00
values 79C
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-12-29

cred with snow, but he knew that he
had some cousins that lived near by
and he decided to call on them.
Mr. Mouse was hurrying along, for
the snow was not so comfortable as the
floors of the house where he lived,
when all at once who should he see
right in front of him but Madam Puss.
There was not a minute to think,
for she had seer him. Mr.. Mouse
knew by the switching of her tail, as
well as by her big eyes. There was
no place to run for shelter. 1t was all
open around him, so he dashed off
without knowing where he was going.
But luck was with Mr.. Mouse that
day, as you will see. He was on a
pond that was frozen over-that is,
almost frozen over, for right in the
middle of that pond was one very thin
place.
Mr.. Mouse did not know about this
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-12-29
Hot Potato Salad.

Wash and peel potatoes and u into
balls Witt u small French cutter
there should he two cupfuls. Cook in
boiling sailed water until tender, drain
and pour over the following dressing
after they are well sprinkled with
minced parsley: Nix one-half tea.
spoonful of salt, %one-fourth teaspoon
full of pepper, four tablespoonfuls of
olive oil. 0ne-half cupful of finely
minced celery. two Slices of lemon,
two tablespOOnfuls of rarragon vinegar
and two tahlespoonfuls of minced
onion. IN tablespoonful of cider vine
gar. Heat to the boiling point, re-
move the slices of lemon and pour over
the potatoes.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-12-29

worst scourges of the human race
and said that they are all prevent
able diseases and durable if taken in
time. He said that cancer is killing
n out of every ten persons over the
age of 40, and that two deaths out
of every 13 are from syphilis or its
effects, that in this country alone
the disease takes a toll of $50, 200
lives. 1t has also been estimated by
nation $3O0,OOO,O 900 annually by rea-
son of the reduced efficiency of the
persons suffering from it. In Europe
it is much more prevalent than it is
here. tuberculosis is the cause of
one-seventh of all the deaths in the
world and n ninth of those in the
United States. Owing to the active
campaign against it, the death rate
from tuberculosis is becoming less
in the United States.
New Members
Following the program there was
a short business meeting. The fol-
were voted in as members of
the League: Mesdames o. E. Lee, J.
L. Davey, Winfield Montgomery, Luz
ella Barry, S. E. Coleman, and Les
lie Shane.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-12-29
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| thin ice, of course, but 1t was his luck,
day, you see, so right across the pont
he ran. with Madam Puss after him
Mr.. Mouse was very light and Madam
Puss was plump, for she had beer
well fed.
When they came TO the thin ice, over
went Mr.. Mouse safely. But. alas
anyway trying to chase a mouse over
the ice, but when she came to the
hin place it cracked and in went her
front paws, and for minute it looked
very bad for poor Madam Puss.
MI. Mouse found ii hard to run over
the ice, but he did o stop when he
heard the cracking, He kept right
on and reached the bank on the other
side and up he went.
He was pretty cold, as well as
scared, and when he came to a place
where he could run in he did not wait
to look it over, and as it was his lucky
day he found he was in a house where
there was plenty of food.
Mr.. Mouse was soon nibbling away
in the pantry and thinking himself
very fortunate to have found such a
nice place for his new home when a
great disturbance in the kitchen made
him stop and peek through a crack in
the door.
There was the vefa Madam Puss
who had chased him and the cook
Toalinn q OYaaf fpCc n.-at. hnr nao,,c
she was so cold and wet.
poor Puss," cook was saying. How
did you get so wet and cold? You shall
have some nice, warm milk and / will
fix a place for you under the stove"
"All that fuss over a Puss,' said Mr..
Mouse, land she will scratch and drink
up the cream, while / never harm any
one and only eat the crumbs | find
lying about.
but l guess ! will stay here until
my family back. A well-fed cat
is not dangerous, and if | am careful
to eat anything but crumbs | am
sure they will never know l am here
and not set a trap for me"
So there he lived, and when the
sun was shining one day away he
ran to his old home, where he found
to eat and his hole in the wall
still vacant.
1t was a long trip around the pond,
the ice had melted, but Mr.. Mouse
on the way said he did not mind that,
for the longest way round is the short
pSf WAY homo SOmetimec
IF | had tried to cross that pond
now" said he, 81 might have drowned
some animal pight have caught me,
and though crossing the pond was the
in distance, if | had never
my old home, 1t would have
the longest way for me, and I
-hink am a very wise mouse to rea-
O it out"
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