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The Holly chieftain., 1921-12-29
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den path. but crept from the study
window into Q veritable tunnel Of
green bloom. and came crawling down
It. ~ sweet and fragrant, as lovely
and ~ fresh. n the roses themselves
Her bright head was hidden BY blue
sunbonnet. assumed, she explained
later. because the thorns tangled her
hair; but n, laughing and smothered
with roses, she crept into View. the
sunbonnet slipped back. and the love-
~. huShed little face, with tendrils Of
gold straying across the white fore
head. and mischief cleaning In tho
blue. blue eyes was framed only in
loosened pale gold hair.
Years afterward Alix remembered
her 10. as Martin Lloyd helped her to
spring free Of the branches. and she
stood laughing at their surprise and
still clinglng to his hand. "The day
we raised the rose tree" had q place
Of its own In Alix's memory, as a time
Of carefree fun and content, a time Of
perfume and neutrality-suspicious. the
last time Of its kind that any one Of
them was to know.
Cherry looked at Martin daringly a.
she Joined the laborers; her whole be.
ing was thrilling to the excitement Of
his glance; she was hardly conscious
of what she was doing or saying. Mar
tin came close to her, In the general
confusion.
"How's my little sweetheart this
morningT
Cherry looked up, her throat con-
tracted, she looked down again, un-
able to speak. She had been waiting
for his first word; now that 1t had
come 1t seemed 30 far richer and
sweeter than her widest dream.
"How can see you minute?" Mar
tin murmured, swapping his big knife
shut.
Il have to walk down for the mall
-" stammered Cherry. conscious only
Of Martin and herself.
Both Peter and her father were
watching her with an uneasiness and
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CHAPTER II.

Immediately they gathered by the
fallen rose vine. all talking and dis
putting at once. A light rope was tied; ;
an experimental tug broke 1t like a
string, tumbling Alix violently in a
sitting position, and precipitating her
father into loamy bed. Anne, who
was bargaining with a Chinese fruit
vendor frankly interested In their un-
dertaking, had called that she would
help them in a second, when behind
Alix, who was still sitting on the
ground, another voice offered help.
A young man had come into the
doctors garden; work was stopped
for a few minutes while they well
coined Martin Lloyd.
He was tall and fair, broad, but
with not an ounce Of extra weight,
with brown eyes always laughing, and
ready friendliness always in EVIL
dence. Anne's heart gave throb of
approval as she studied him; Alix
flushed furiously, scowled certain
boyish approval; Cherry had not come
down. -
"Can you help usr The doctor
echoed his question doubtfully. II
don't know that 1t can be done!" he
admitted.
whats that you're eating-an april
cot?" Martin said to Anne, in his
laughing way. II was going to say
that II 1t was q peach, you are can
nibalr'
"Oh, help" Alix calculated, with
look of elaborate scorn.
"No, but where were you last
nightT' Martin added in a lower tone
when he and Anne could speak unno-
ticed. The happy color flooded her
face.
IT have to take care of my family
sometImesi" she reminded him de-
murely. wasn't Cherry a good substi-
tuteT
"Cherry's adorableW he agreed.
isn't she sweetT' Anne asked en-
Enthusiastically. "She's only a little girl,
really, but she's little girl who is
going to have a lot Of attention some
dayr' she added, In her most matron-
~ manner.
Martin did not answer, but turning
brisklv toward the doctor, he devoted
himself to the business In hand.
They were all deep in the hrst
united tug, each person placed care
fully By the doctor, and guys for the
rope driven at intervals decided by
Martin, when there was an Interrupt
tion for Cherry's arrival on the scene.
With characteristic coquetry she did
not approach. as the others had, by
means Of the front porch and the gar
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EXPLAINING LACK OF DETAIL
Youthful Artist Had Excellent Reason
for Leaving Out Characters In
Her Illustration.

A primary class in one of the grade
schools was asked to illustrate a
story that had been read to the little
ones by the teacher. The story told
Of three children going to wood in
goat wagon, and staying until the
sun went down. Most of the pictures
showed the goat with big horns pulling
the wagon containing the children,
and sun going down behind a hill.
One Of the small girls In the class
handed in a picture showing merely
hill and some grass.
"Why, what does your picture
meanT inquired the teacher. "Where
are the goat and the children?"
"They have all gone home" replied
Opal.
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Copyrights y KaaAieea I1orris

absorbed face-for she was dreaming
over her breakfast-to Peter, and he
wondered II Peter had kissed her.
Come on, let's get at It'll" Alix ex-
claimed with relish. "Come on,
Sweetums," she added, to the dog.
She caught his forepaws, and he
whipped his beautiful tail between
his legs, and looked about with agon-
lied eyes while she dragged him
through clumsy dance. Hes the
darlingest pup we ever had!" Alix
stated to Cherry, who was departing
for the upper regions and complete
costume.
Bring your cigarette out here, Pc
ter" the old doctor said, crossing the
garden to look in the abandoned
greenhouse for his rope. "Its not
here" he stated. Then he began
again. "You brought Cherry home last
nightf' he asked.
AS q matter Of fact, didn't" Pc
ter answered. in his quick, precise
tones. II came with Lloyd and Cherry
as far as the bridge. then cut up the
hill. Why?" he added sharply.
What's upf
"Nothing's up" Doctor Strickland
said slowly. "But think Lloyd ad-
mires- -or 10 beginning to admire
her." he said.
"Who- -Cherryr" Peter exclaimed.
with distaste and incredulity in his
tone.
"You don't think so?" the doctor,
looking at him wistfully, asked eag-
erly.
"Why, certainly not |" Peter said,
his face very red. "She's much
younger than Anne and Alix-"
'.It doesn't always go by that" the
doctor suggested.
mo, I know It doesn't" Peter an
swered In his quick, annoyed fashion.
Il should be sorry" Cherry's father
admitted.
"Sorryl" Peter echoed impatiently.
But it's quite out Of the question, of
coursel It's quite out Of the ques-
tlon. She-she wouldn't consider him
for an Instant" he suddenly decided
in great satisfaction. "You mustn't
forget that she has something to do
with It'll Very fastidious, Cherry.
She's not like other girlsp
%Thats true-that's truei" Doctor
Strickland agreed, In great relief.
They turned back toward the garden
in time to meet Alix and several dogs
streaming across the clearing. Over
the girls shoulder was coiled the
great rope; she leaped various logs
and small bushes as she came, and
the dogs barked madly and leaped
with her. Breathless, she stumbled
and fell into her fathers arms, and
both men had the same thoughts, one
that made them smile upon her TOM
boyishness indulgently: "If this Is
twenty-one eighteen is three long
years younger and less responsiblei"
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WOULD HAND LORD DOLLAR
But Some People Will Doubt Whether
Such Man VIII Ever Get
Close Enough.

A young man In Missouri was cob
lecting funds for benevolent instltu-
ton. He tried hard to get dollar
from an old gentleman who was noted
for his closeness.
When the young man had stated his
mission and asked for the dollar, the
elderly person asked:
"Well. young man, how old are
you?"
Il am twenty-five" said the youth
"Well," continued the old gentle
man, II am seventy-five years old, and
as you are only twenty-five years, ]
think that will get to see the Lord
sooner than you. will hand him the
dollar myself."-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
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suspicion that had sprung into being
full-blown. Both men were asking
themselves what they knew Of this
strange young man who was suddenly
part Of their intimate little world.
Peter, In his secret heart, had
vague, dissatisfied feeling that Lloyd
was a man who held women, as a
class, rather in disrespect, and had
probably had his experiences with
them, but there was. no way Of ex.
pressing, much less governing his
conduct toward Martin by so purely
speculative a prejudice. Somewhat
appalled,, In the sunny garden, strug-
Cling with the banksla. Peter decided
that this was not much to know Of q
person who might have the audacity
to fall In love with an exquisite and
innocent Cherry. After all. she would
not be little girl forever; some man
would want. to take that little corn
colored head and that delicious little
plnk-clad person away with him some
day, to be his wife
And suddenly Peter was torn by a
stab Of pure pain. and he stood puz-
zled and sick, In the garden bed, won
dering what was happening to him.
"Listen-want drink?" Alix asked,
coming out with a tin dipper that
spilled a glittering sheet Of water
down the thirsty nasturtiums. "Rest
few minutes, Peter. Dad wanted
pole, and Mr.. Lloyd has gon4 up into
the woods to cut one"
"And where's Cherryr' Peter asked,
drinking deep.
"She went along-just up In the
woods here!" Alix answered. 'TheyTl
be back before you could get there.
They've been gone five minutes!"
Five minutes were enough to take
Cherry and her lover out of sight Of
the house. enough to have him put his
arm about her. and to have her raise
her lips confidently, and yet shyly,
again to his. They kissed each other
deeply, again and again.
Their talk was incoherent. Cherry
was still playing, coquettIng and smtl-
ing, her words few, and Martin, hav-
ing her SO near, could only repeat the
endearing phrases that. attempted to
express to her his love and fervor.
you darling! Do you know how I
love your You darling-you little ex-
quisite beauty! Do you love me-do
you love me7" Martin murmured, and
Cherry answered breathlessly:
"You know do-but you know I
dor
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New Dollar Approved.

Washington.-The design of the new
dollar approved by President Harding
on one side has the well known profile
of Liberty, together with the numerals
1921 and "E Pluribus Unum" as usual.
On the reverse side is well delineat-
ed eagle with folded wings, perched i'm
periously upon the top Of mountain,
with the rising sun In the distance.
Above the eagles head are the olive
branches of peace, while broken
sword, symbolical Of the end Of
war, Is clutched in its talons. Just be-
meath the eagle is the word Peace"
while at the top Of the coin are the
words UNITED States of America"
The Holly chieftain., 1921-12-29
The Critic.

The brilliant Edgar Saltus Of un-
happy memory sat In his club one aft
ernoOn when a widOwer entered.
The wIdower, with deep sigh.
sank Into chair, pressed black
bordered handkerchief to his eyes and
groaned:
'T tell you, Saltus, old man. chap
never realizes the full value Of his
wife till he loses her."
'"True, true" said Mr.. Saltus, "and
especially true II she was insured~
The Holly chieftain., 1921-12-29
To Hunt Lost Bullion.

Hull, England.-In an effort to re-
cover relics and bullion from Span
ish galleon which lies In Robermory
bay, syndicate has been formed. It Is
quite distinct from previous syndi-
cate called 'The Pieces Of Eight" ex-
cept that Col. Kenneth Mackenzie Foss,
who directed the previous operations,
is one Of the directors. Investigations
made by an expert diver during the
last few weeks are reported to have
been very satisfactory.
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Million. stu Due Railroads.

WashIngton.-Final payments to the
railroads by the government on claims
and adjustments rising out of wartime
control are estimated to require $248,-
O42,O 1850. according to report sent by
Director General of Railroads Davis to
the Senate in response to resolution
introduced by Senator LaFollette. He
said that the administration had avail
able cash receipts with the treasury Of
$162, ,89O. 900 for use in the settlement,
and likewise holds much larger sums In
securities.
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Paying pebts Made Easy.

London.-A debtor who, in 1914, bor-
rowed 100000 Russian rrgs!!es, rub! then
forth about f7s,OO0, can now repay in
fun With ESQ, Judge Russell has de-
ttded in the Chancery Division Of the
Royal Courts of Justice. However, a
stay of execution was granted with a
view to an appeal. The parties were
the British Bank for Foreign Trade,
which borrowed 10000 rubles from
the Russian Commercial and Industrial
Bank against securities which the bor-
rover now sought to redeem. The lend
ing bank, however, insisted on payment
of f7S,O in sterling.
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Shaw and til. Tourist.

George Bernard Shaw recently con-
vulsed an audience by relating story
Of a tourist who asked rustic
whether he was OH the right track for
Stratford-on-Ayon. The yokel re-
mnined silent. "Come, come" said the
tourist encouragingly. "Stratford-
Shakespeare's town-Shakespesre, the
famous poet, you know. Surely you
know Shakespeare "Yus," replied
the rustic. Frightening. "Be you heT
The Holly chieftain., 1921-12-29
TAKE ASPIRIN ONLY
AS TOLD BY "BAYER'
'sayer" introduced Aspirin - ths
Physicians Over 21
Years Ago.

To get quick relief follow carefully
the safe and proper directions In each
unbroken package Of "Bayer Tablets Of
Aspirin This package is plainly
stamped with the safety "Bayer CToss.~
The "Bayer Cross" means the gen.
uine. world-famous Aspirin prescribed
by physicians for over twenty-one
years-Adyertisemen
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civilization Lessons Come High.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. In western
civilization cost China $210, 0,4S6, 500 in
tuition fees and were "cheap at the
price," DIR. Tsa, assistant secretary
general of the Chinese delegation to
the armament conference, declared at
a luncheon given by the Popular Gov
ernment League. Since the Chinese
spirit Is "willing to let bygones be by
gones,' Mr.. Tsa declared, 'the bill
could be reckoned up without bitter
ness"
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He was q bachelor. Just entering
his thirties. Q fAstidious, critical, ex-
acting man BY reputation. but showing
his best side to the Stricklands. They
had a vague idea that he was rich, ac-
cording to their modest standard, but
he apparently had no extravagant
tastes, and lived as quietly. or more
quietly. than they did. He liked soil
tude. books, music, dogs, and his fire.
side. The old doctors one social en-
joyment was In visiting Peter, and
the younger man went to no other
place so steadily as he came to the
old house under the redwoods.
Morning. Peterr' said Doctor
Strickland now. smiling at him.
"Have You had yoursf"
my house." said Mr.. Joyce, fastid-
iously. 'is well-managed place. Say"
he added, pursing his lips to whistle,
as he looked at the rose tree, "did
Tuesdays wind do that7"
Tuesdays wind and Dad" Alix
answered. "Will 1t go back. Peterr
I'll don't knowl' he mused,
walking slowly about the wreck. "If
we had a lever down here, and some
fellow on the roof with a rope, may
be-"
"Mr. Lloyd is coming overr Alix
announced. Peter nodded absently,
but the mention Of Martin Lloyd re-
minded him that they had all dined
at his house on the very evening when
the mysterious gale had commenced,
and with interest he asked:
Cherry catch cold coming home
Tuesday night7"
No; she squeezed In between Dad
and me, and was as warm as toast ~
Alix answered casually. "How'd you
like Mr.. Lloyd7'' she added.
Nice fellowi" Peter answered. 81,
Hes awfully NICE" Alix agreed.
''Who Is he?" Peter asked curiously.
Where are his people and all that"
"His people live in Portland" the
girl answered. Hes a mining en-
gineer, and he's waiting now to be
called to 81 Nldo; he's to be at mine
there. He's lots Of fun-when you
know him, reallyl'
Talking Of the new Prince Charm
ing, Of course" Anne said, joining
them. and linking an arm in her un-
cle's and in Alix's arm. 'sDon't bring
that puppy in, Alix. pleased Break
fast, Uncle Lee. Come and have an
other cup Of coffee, Peterl''
Prince Charming, eh7" Peter
echoed thoughtfully, as they all
turned toward delicious drift Of the
odoe Of bacon and coffee, and crossed
the porch to the dining room. II was
going down for the mail, but now I'll
have to stay and see this rose matter
through! Thanks, Anne, but I'll
wstch you. Where's CherryT he
added, glancing about.
Cherry answered the question her
self by trailing in in a Japanese wrap
per, and beginning to drink her coffee
with bare, slender arms resting on the
table. Nobody protested. the adored
youngest was usually given her way.
T heard you all laughing. under
the window and it-wbke-me-upi" !"
Cherry said dreamily.
ut seems to me-" Anne, who had
been cycling her uneasily, said lightly,
"that some one know is getting pref
ty old to come downstairs In that rig
when strangers are herei'
Ut seems to me this Is Just as de-
cent as lots of things-bathing suits,
for instancei" Cherry returned in
The Holly chieftain., 1921-12-29
MARTIN LLOYD.

eynopsis.-Dsctor strickland. re-
tired. IL living with his family at
NH Valley. Just out Of San Fran
cisco. Anne. the Doctors niece, II
twsnty-four. Alix, the doctors
daughter, u twenty-one. Cherry
tho other daughter. 10 eighteen.
Their closest friend II Peter Joyce.
an edd. lovabls sort Of rscluse. He
IL secretly in love with beautiful
Cherry. Martin Lloyd. . visiting
mining engineer. pays court TO
Cherry and wins her promise to
marry him.
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From Abraham to AIIenby.

In the Book of Genesis it is told how
Abraham dug "the Well Of the Oath'
at Beersheba, and from time imme-
mortal the Bedoulns have watere6
their flocks from the wells Of Beershe-
ba. The occupation of Palestine has
brought Twentieth century methods to
the Oldest country in the world, and
Abraham's wells are now equipped
with modern pumping machinery.
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! MaterIaIIst,s Decision on Duck,

1t is possible, Lord Grey has found,
to bore ones friends with talk about
birds. In IN after-dlnner speech at
a Selborne society gathering he re-
called an instance when he himself
had talked freely about his water
fowl. His listener gave vent to his
boredom in pregnant sentence:
"Ducks should be talked about only
when they are cooked"
Guardian.
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idIe Hours win stati.tieIans.

It is estimated that man who
teaches the age Of eighty years spends
two years Of his life dressing No
body has the courage to estimate how
many of her years a woman devotes to
but, as we were saying, It's hard
winter that has no soft spots.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-12-29
Operations on. Old Men.

The venerable DIR. Beverley Robin
son, In letter to the Medical Record
(New York;, protests against some Of
the operations which are performed
nowadays on elderly persons, whom
there is scarcely chance Of saving.
Too many of these are done, he says
and the result Is only increased dis
comfort to the patient.
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Fire Company Unlock. House,

Providence. R. I.--Mrs. Catherine
Carley went shopping and forgot her
door key. The children had locked the
door. Her husband. fireman, had a
key, SO she turned in an alarm and the
fire company responded. Her husband
let her in.
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Then the Fun Beaan.

Voice (at the other end)-Is that
you, darling?
Gouty Father-Er-yes.
voice-Oh, goodl How's the old
boys gout, my pet7 / mean to say.
II he still has 1t I'll come round to-
night, but If he hasn't we'll 60 out to
some show.
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Speed of eIaeler..

Studying Alaskan glaciers. Prof. W.
s. Cooper finds that Muir glacier has
receded 90 miles in the last 127 years.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-12-29

SVeuSt Sso 0osVpys0Vo0Iob!" oalo
Ailx, 6urylno Both Hands In His
Feathered Collar.
stantly, gathering the robe about her,
and giving Anne resentful glance
over her blue cup.
II have a rope somewhere" the
doctor ruminated. "Where did l put
that long rope-what did I have It
for, In the first place"
You had 1t to guy the apple tree y
Alix reminded him. '.The tree that
died after all"
"Ah, yesl" said her father, his at
tentive face Frightening. "Ah. yesl
Now where is that rope1" But even
a. Alix observed that she had seen II
somewhere, and advanced a tentative
guess a. to the cellar. his eyes fell
upon Cherry. and went from Cherry's
The Holly chieftain., 1921-12-29

Women in Sculpture Society.
Ten American women sculptOrS
have been honored with membership
In the National Sculpture society.
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II you are ashamed Of your calling
hire boy to call for you.
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Wise men cultivate the art of TAX
ing things easy.
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Dry Goods.

Dry Goods.
Colonel, should dry goods store
sell soda water?"
"Yes. I guess It's dry enough"
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Armchair Hint.

Economy Hint = When corn and
beans are high eat succotash.
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Congratulate these crsa.
turss-shsy are going to 10
marrisdr'
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ro BE coNT1NuUa
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-01-22
THE SIMPLE INAUGURAL

Presidenteect Harding threw bombshe the ranks of
the woudbe preers of Washington wher he asked very
simple inaugural but he struck cord the hearts
most of the people not time for display for extravaganza
Conditions in the country and in all parts of the world demand
and thrift well production that cond
tons may be reached.
The intent of the founders of the government
display that could bear the slightest resemblance royal pomp
and pageanty should be eliminated The early presidents
oath and entered their duties but late the
of president has been looked upon by the tladesmen
Washington their opportunity to make for possible dull
times during the the four The crowds have been
Olmous and prices large the crowds.
1t is gratifying that the presdeneec has taken this
position for Congress did not have the courage
the crowd who wished to make holiday of what should
merely solemn covenant between the head of govern
men and the people that he is called upon for period
The pay five votes recorded against the appropriation
stands does not the real sentiment There
the 285 who voted for this appropriation
action of him who will be the principal figure the ceremony.
Washington populace large portion of by doing away with
the inaugural ball. That far he hence the
action of Mr. Harding that requires courage of agh
The president is simple simple in his tastes and in
his habits His neghbors know that he old
SHOE with fuss feathers Therefore, to those who know hn
best his action supet is what might be expected of
plain who looks the high office to which he has been
chosen, as an opportunity for greater service.
Getting back to simplicity and economy government
good to teach the habits to the people The past four
years have been of spending Let the four be time
of saving for everyone of us.