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CHAPTER XVI
They Must Be Told"


Mr.. Lambes serious eyes had be-
come hard and penetrating as pair
Of crystal lenses. They gave the I'm
preston Of piercing the exterior Of the
man before him. and reading his mind.
Alexander looked. at that moment,
rather like an inqulsitor OF Torque-
nada's court.
You are Mr.. William Spencer?"
said Alexander icily.
That's so. You don't know me? 1
guessed you wouldn't. But l remem-
Der you very well, though never con-
nected your name till now" said Billy
calmly. You were chaplain to the
Tenth Rutlands, in 1918. Came from
China to Join 'em, heard"
Mr.. Lambe was silent.
81 was sub In the Ninety seventh
of the line, lying next the British
Seventieth division at Arras," added
Billy. II remember you because you
brought In six wounded who got left.
after the raid on the plllboxes. Two
of them were ours. You got the mill
tary brass"
Aimee stared at Alexander In blank
| amazement.
THAT will do" interrupted Mr..
| Lambe impatiently. I'VE are NOT deal.
Ing with the war. Do you realize" he
said in his grimmest tone. "the posi-.
ton In which you have placed this
ladyr
Billy looked straight at him,
You are Miss Scroope's cousin" he
said quietly, "and a parson. l guess
III take lying down. from you, any.
thing you choose to say or do. Of
course l realize 1t. and It's why Tn
mere. I've been fool. l didn't seem
to know. But ought to have known. :,
He sighed.
Things are so different, where
belong. An they were different In
France-mlghty different. But tbot,s
no excuse. / wish I'd broken nv necL
before did such fool thing. And
here we are In the soup. 1 don't mat
ter. And you don't matter eitber
parson. All that matters Ia Mis-,
Scroope. Get me2"
| Come here" said Alexander
lie took Billy by the arm, led hin
to the window, and turned him so that
the sun shone full on his face. Mr.
Lambe looked at Billy for some mo
ments In silence. with a peculiar in
tentness.
Mr.. Spencer" said Alexander re
leasing him, II will see you presently
l shall have something to say to Won
FOR the moment. leave me with m,
cousin Amigo Quicklyl
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The Joy of Living

Billy nodded. lie turned to Aimee
with a smile.
Don't you worry" he said quietly,
the PADRES white
Billy disappeared with extreme sud
denness through the window. Aexan-
der came slowly up to Aimee.
THAT young man." he said. has the
heart Of a child. It is good thing
to have. And rare, at his age. That
does not alter the fact that your situ-
alton is dangerous. and even terrible.
Ny decision is final." he said earnestly.
There is but one thing to do. The
plain, honest course. Aunt Erythea
must be told Immediately. Then you
will be safe"
"And | repeat It's impossible re-
turned Aimee quickly. Cant you seer
You understand. And George under
stands. But there is one who VIII
never understand. My father. He
doesn't belong to our time. He'll con
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For can see." he said. that you have
courage"
"No." said Aimee declslvely. 1T Is
impossible"
Alexander's eyes became keener. lie
looked n little contemptuous.
Are YOU afraId7" he said. DO you
not see that you must face the conse-
quences OF this foolish thing you have
done? Once the truth Is told, you
have nothing to fear from the police.
"The police I" said Aimee scornfuliy'
I'm not afraid OF the police. III
not much afrald of Aunt Erythea. II
Isn't that at ali. lt's-the other
thing"
what other thingT
Aimee looked ut him with growing
embarrassment.
"Oh," she said at last, desperately
have | got 20 put 1t in so many
words7 My staying at Ivy cottage .
Didn't YOU understand what l told
YOU? was there-two nights.
Mr.. Lambe, TO her surprise, did not
look forblddIng or censorious. Instead
he looked little puzzled. And In
that moment Aimee conceived liking
for Alexander.
"Now that | have seen you, and
heard your story" he said, 81 attach
no Importance to that Incident what
ever"
"Ah." said Aimee sadly, but other
people will, you see"
Alexander suddenly flushed crimson,
and he avoided Aimce's eye. But his
face grew peculiarly grim.
81 have only this to say. That
man-that Spencer-whO dared to ex-
pose you to such a situation, Is the
culprlt | wish to see. He deserves"
Almee's heel smOte the floor.
Not a word against Billy! It's he
who saved me. right from the begin
ming. He begged me to let him own
up. But he has kept my secret, at
his own risk, because l wanted 1t
kept. He is gentleman"
Alexander WINGED. At that moment,
out of the tail of her eye, Aimee
caught sight Of a tall figure in over
alls crossing the gravel-walk beyond
the lawn.
Here he lsr' exclaimed Aimee.
Let him answer for himself. II you
want to see him.
She ran to the window and called
recklessly:
"Bllly"
Mr.. William Spencer looked towards
her. glanced quickly left and right to
see II the coast was clear. and hurried
10 join Aimee. He stepped In through
the window.
Billy" said Aimee, this Is my
Cousin Alexander. And he's he
knows all about It. 1t seems this is
our finish. Billy"
The two men turned and faced each
other.
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| You'll give the whole show away
"Honk! Honk Honk!' said Georg'
ina.
Aimee had once heard physician
declare that sympathy and Kindness
merely made Mysteries worse. 1t was
time to change the treatment. she
grabbed her cousin by the shoulders.
"Shut up that beastly row !" said
Aimee fercely, shaking her till her
teeth ratified. "Stop II! Do you want
to get me handcuffed and put in the
cells7 Idiot"
Georglna gasped, choked. and sat
up. She clung to her cousin desper-
ately.
81 will be quiet. l WILL" she said
family. "wh-wha-what does it mean,
Almee7 Why"
TRY to behave like a reasonable be
ing, and I'll tell you"
"Yes. yes I'm better now, dear"
Aimee Inspected her and, Judging
the danger to be past, kissed her af-
fectIonatcly. After cautious glance
at the windows she proceeded, as Billy
would have phrased 1t. to put her
cousin wise.
Georglna. having heard her to the
end. pressed both hands patnetically
to the sides of her head.
"And-you're living In the servants
haIIT" she said feebIy.
It's no catch, l can tell you,
GcorGH But one mustn't grumbc.
BUY living at the gurage-ln a green
Uniform with brass buttons"
"Thut-that extraordinarily good
looking young chuuTeur?' said Georg
ina. staring mt he:. Then he Is"
Now dou'e get sentimental" said
Aimee wa5ningly. Yes. he is not bad
looking, is he7 BIlly's great. If 1t
! hadn't been for him" she checked
herself. Don't you see what an ex-
celIent arrangement it Is, my being
herein spite Of the little draw
bucks?"
GeorgIna gave a slgh-posltiyely OF
relief.
IT'S better than having you wan
derlng about the country getting into
all sorts of horrible sCrapes. 1t will
have to come out soon. and then Lady
Erythea-"
Yes, yes. Never mind Aunt. What
| want you TO do, George, Is this-oh,
bother! Look OUT"
Aimee seized her brush and, dartIng
to the sidebOard, began dustIng busily.
A step was heard on the gravel, and
Mr.. Alexander Lambe entered by the
window.
cousin Aimee, you are looking
pale" he said in tones OF concern. at
Is delightful out OF doors, the air is
so balmy. Shall we-er-take little
walk In the rose"
Alexander stopped short, and his
features froze. He had caught sight
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slider only one thing-that his daughs
ter has been dlsgraced before all the
county. Her name a by-word among
the rabble. That's how he'll take It.
1t will simply be Dads finish"
Aimee shifted m!serably.
~ never thought about II. But
George told me what 1t would mean
to my father. And she's right. You
don't know Dad"
Alexander had turned rather white
He walked to the door and back, In
some agitation.
1T is some years since have seen
your father. But knew him very
well. And I believe you are right.
This would be heavy blow to him.
Butt has got to be faced
"And I will not let Dad face I'll"
said Aimee hotly. II don't care, for
myself. But I'm not going to have
him made miserable-for all the par
sons In the country"
You have no choice. You do not
suppose for moment this thing can
be concealed and overcomel'
Aimee turned to him with supreme
confidence.
"Of course I do. Billy will see II
through" she said triumphantly.
Alexander gasped.
II cannot countenance deceit. The
whole thing Is known to me-my po-
sltion is impossible" he said. 81
should be abetting a lie."
There's no need for you to do nny.
thing at ALL Nobody wanted you to
butt In. Alexander. The secret Is
mine. not yours. Go to Aunt Erythea
If you must" said Aimee bitterly.
"Oh. I'm not complainng-I can see
that you must. Only you'll do It with.
out my sanction. Go to her, and tell
her all you know about me-"
Alexander groaned. For awhile he
was silent. The perspIration stood
out on his forehead. The anguish in
his face was so plain that even Aimee
felt compunction.
Alexander sighed aloud.
Il shall keep silence" he said. at
Is imposs for me to betray n wom-
| ans secret without her consent-or tn
utter one word that may affect her
reputation. But what will come of
it"
"Ah" said Aimee eagerly, "you
need know nothing at all. Whatever
happens. I'll keep you out Of It,"
"on the 'contraryl l implore Won
whatever difficulty arises, to come to
me. II will do all can" He gulped.
Il want to help you, Aimee"
Aimee seized his hands In hers.
| Alexander" she cried breathlesslv.
i am sorry I knocked you downv
The next moment she had fed
through the window.
Half an hour later Aimee. a some.
what furtive figure. was dodging 10
and fro on the path near the little
arbor in the rose garden, keeping nm
anxious eye on all the apnroacho.
from the house. She was still feeling
little confused.
"Who would ever have dreamed bo
was such a good sort us thntw she
said to herself. "It's n delIr,opa sor,
OF mess I've got them both into /,
hope he won't jump on poor Geory,.
Why on earth doesn't she hurry UNI
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CHAPTER XV-continued.

LdIitS, ne Nalu EFdNelN- MISS
Amy Snooks. Late Of Scroope Tow
ers." And took his leave
Aimee said "good-evening" shyly,
and seated herself. II occurred to her
that she had never seen so many plain
women gathered at one table. With
the exception OF the cook. they were
all angular and scraggy. Pulling her
self together with an effort, Aimee
took a generous mouthful from a slice
OF thick bread and butter The fewer
words the better. until she knew her
ground. She seemed to detect an air
OF faint hostility In the others.
whats the feedin' like at Scroope?"
asked an elderly housemaId opposite
her, In a hollow voice.
They fare pretty good" said Aimee.
with her mouth full OF bread and but
ter, but the place Is dull. I been at
home some time"
you won't be ere long" said the
pageboy regretfully, neglecting his tea
to stare at her.
"Why notT said Aimee with some
psrtness.
you're a sight too good-lookln'," re-
Piled the page glOomily.
"Albert!' said the cook with aus
tsrity. pass this cup O. tea an don't
tbIk rubbish! I"
Aimee took refuge behind her stone
ware teacup. She was aware Of a
crossare Of glances, so sour and side
long, that the very milk seemed to
curdle in sympathy.
The morning sun, full Of the prom
!se Of fair day, shone through the
windows Of the long drawing room.
Aimee, In a snow-white cap and apron.
was welding a feather brush among
priceless knlck-knacks. Her manner
Of busting was desultOry.
Il wonder how long can stick itf"
she murmured in despondent tones. A
Watteau shepherdess escaped destrIc.
tion by miracle.
I'm all my life I never saw such q
lot OF frumps. And the taste 1t leaves
In ones mouth-It's awful. It's all
very well sitting tight and saving
nothing. ] shall break out know
shall. unless l can see Billy soon"
She observed a large photograph Of
the Rev. and Hon. Alexander Lambe
In an ornate silver frame, standing nm
table. Aimee recognized the nor
trait, and ficked at It vicIousIy with
the feather brush. She mlscalcuIated
the portrait crashed on to the floor.
"hen she picked 1t up the glass was
shattered.
That's torn 1t. All breakages come
on my wages. wish 1t had been his
silly FACET
AT that moment Miss Georglna Ber-
ners entered by one of the French win
oows. She was aware of a simmer and
more youthful figure than any she had
yet seen in the household. Georgina
made point of always being civil to
her hostas5 servants
"Are you the new parlor maidT' she
said amiably.
Aimee turned and faced her.
"Hullo, George! !" she exclaimed.
Georginn, during the last three DAYS.
had suffered more than any placid soul
should oe called upon to endure. She
stared wildly for moment at the slim
form In the cap and apron. Georgina
had arrived at the breaking-point. She
collapsed backwards into an arm.
chair; series Of shrill whoops came
from her; her hands beat the air
"Georgina :" cried her cousin In n
esnic. For Hty's sake don't do that
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"s n o oksl You're = =" !,
scroopel Don't deny ~
Diana, hsrceIy.
GRO RE coNTINuEp'

Thought for the oay n
One can be loyal to MS wv, Wv" 4
tions without being intoie'
others convictions.
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BELFAST

Mrs. Charles II. Glaster of Bangor.
summering at Northport, gave a din
ner at the Northport Country club
Thursday night, prior to the first
dance Of the season. The table ar
ranged in a hallow square filled the
dining room,. and covers were laid
for 20.
A large number motored to Swan
Lake Thursday might to attend the
special dance held at the pavilion,
which is one of the most popular
dance halls in the three counties, and
dancers from Knox, Waldo and
Penobscot attend in large numbers.
many motoring a distance Of 60
miles or more the round trip.
Business is growing every day at
the Bay View Tea House and the
following have registered there re-
Gently: Mr.. and Mrs. p. E. Allen,
Fairfield; Mr.. and Mrs. IT. B. Dins-
more. Waterville; Mr.. and Mrs. w. B.
Getchell, and Miss Polly Getchell,
Augusta; S. M. r. Locke, Belfast;
M. M. Baguman, Gustave j. Seigel.
Jack Hayman and Percy Smith, Port
Chester. N. Y.
For the first time in the history Of
the Northport Country club the SER
vice this season is la carte. with
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Vegetarians Up North
Seek Milder Cline

Winnipeg, Man, July ia. r
by MISREPRESENTATION and the
rigors of Saskatchewan winters are
not compatible, at least in the ex-
perience of the Douhhobofs, a re-
ligious sect which is planning to mi
CRATE to q cline whose winter
months can better be withstood
without the aid of animal fats.
Peter Verigin. whose Official posi-
ton with the Doukhobors is presi-
dent of the Christian Community
of Universal Brotherhood, Limited.
of Verigin, Saska tchewan, is author
ity for the statement that the vege-
tarians have found the Saskatche-
wan province winters too rigorous
to be withstood on their diet.
Verigin and e. Caskoff, manager OF
the Doukhobor community, have
gone east in search of a suitable
tract, probably in the fruit lands OF
the province of Ontario, on which to
locate their followers.
settlement of the Doukhobors, after
they have disposed of their Sas-
katchewan property. will be in the
vicinity of the Niagara peninsula,
where a jam making industry prob
ably will be established, such. as has
been successfully operated by Douk-
hobors at Brilliant, B. G.
Verigin pointed out that persons
who eat meat, perhaps use stimu-
lants, and find solace In smoking,
had found Saskatchewarl's climate
suitable, but that vegctarianism was
one Of the important features Of the
Doukhobor creed, and not to be al
tered because Of climatic conditions.
The migration will affect 1900 per-
sons.
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WHrTEFIELD'

NORTH-C. M. Tobin will pass
the month Of July with his family in
this place.
Frances McIsaac Of Neponset
Mass, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. c.
NJ Tobin of this place.
Clara Fish of Augusta was a week.
end visitor Of relatives in this place
Charles Erskine Of Watervile was
Sunday caller in this place.
Catherine and Ellen Field of Au-
gusta were week. end visitors of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. p. Field
of this place.
Mrs. NJ. P. Doyle, who underwent
a serious operation at the Peter
Bent Brigham hospital in Boston,
Mass, Is reported to be as COM
Portable as could be expected at this
writing.
Theresa Hussey Of this place is
visiting friends and relatives in Au-
gusta.
A very successful dance was held
at Clark's hall Monday night for the
benefit of the convent rebuilding
fund.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Jewett, who
are passing the summer at West
Southport were Sunday visitors at
their home.
Quite a number of the farmers in
this vicinity have started haying.
Mildred Plummer of Augusta is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. F. E. Doug.
Lass.
Marjorie Clark Of Cooper's Mills IL
passing two weeks with her aunt,
Mrs. A. X. Chisam.
James Golden Of MASSACHUSETTS 10
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State Street Residents
See Local Prize Fight

The use of the city highways for
the scene of settling domestic diff
ficulties and q triangle love affair
was the situation interpreted by OBJ
servers Thursday night about six
o'clock on State street from Capitol
street towards Hallowell. A car
containing a man and young woman
rounded the corner at the State
House, (not an unusual occurrence
But what did seem rather rare was
the fact that the man in the case
was receiving a grand and glorious
call down from the lady (D. Her
lungs were in very good condition
and her woes apparently were not
intended as family secrets.
Most exciting Of all, she accom-
panied her TRADE of reprimands with
blows and biffs administered with
clenched fists, "a la Firpo). which by
the way, seemed a little thoughtless
of her, considering that the man was
trying to drive the automobile. To
be sure he drove very slowly. which
was fortunate, and quite necessary
under the conditions.
The last seen of the pair. they
were fighting their way slowly to-
wards Hallowell, and nobody knows
whether they have settled their row
or not. Probably not.
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LOCAL MAN TAKES
GREAT LAKES TRIP

E. E. Howard, the photographed
with place of business at 261 Water
street, leaves this Saturday morn
ing for Duluth, Mimi, where he will
visit at his former home with his
sister,~Mrs. Robert Stewart and with
four brothers. He will also visit in
Ohio and Wisconsin.
His trip west will include the
Great Lake Cruise, which means four
days and four nights aboard a pala-
tial steamer, going through the
Great Lakes. He leaves Buffalo,
July Is on the boat "Tionesta" and
will arrive in his home town. Su-
perior City. on the evening of the
following Thursday. Mr.. Howard is
planning to make the trip back the
same way.
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3. p. w. Notes

Mrs. ]. H. Huddilston, president Of
the Federation of Women's Clubs of
Maine, has been appointed chairman
of the home directorate Of the State
Chamber Of Commerce and has APP
pointed Miss Anne NJ. Kittredge
chairman for Waldo county. This di-
rectorate works in conjunction with
the Chamber Of Commerce in civic
matters. especially those pertaining
to the home.
Mrs. Cecil Clay Is chairman OF the
general committee which Is making
arrangements for the big mid-sun-
mer bazaar, concert and ball to be
given in the Armory next Wednesday
afternoon and evening for the Waldo
County General hospital. The affair
is an annual event Nand due to Mrs.
Clay's systematic work has been a
great success in past years.
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table d'hote on Sunday nights and
special events. This order will be-
gin on the 18th.
Charles Benjamin Leseure

News has been received here Of the
death in New York, following an OPP
GRAFTON on his throat, Of Charles
Benjamin Leseure, of Boston. whose
wife was formerly Miss Winnie Gray
Of Camden. a niece Of Mrs. Lois
Sherman of this city, where she FREE
quently visited before and after her
marriage. -. Leseure was also a
frequent visitor here and they were
planning to come within few weeks
for a visit.
Mr.. Leseure was in the navy dur
ing the war, with the rank of En-
sign. serving on one of the trans
ports. He was an instructor in a
private school in New York during
the past gear and formerly taught at
Grotton. He was a young man of
very fine type and his death at the
age of q Is q sad blow to his young
wife, and his parents and friends.
Funeral services are to be held at the
home of his father at PSI Fairmont
avenue, Hyde Park, Saturday at one
o'clock.
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where they visited their son and
brother. Stanley Willis. There they
met two other sisters and had fam
, lily reunion.
Mrs. Bertha Denning has been
quite i'll the past week, being confined
to her bed with a rising in her throat.
Walter Brown is passing two weeks
with friends in Parkman.
Lee Collins of Waterville visited his
sister, Mrs. w. S. Bemis, the first Of
the week. He was accompanied by
his daughter, Cora, who remained to
assist her aunt, for few weeks. His
cousin, E. j. Holway of Boston and
a friend. also accompanied him.
Miss Geneva Reed is at present
confined to her bed and does not seem
to be gaining from her illness.
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HARMONY

Miss Dorothy Williamson, who has
been visiting with her cousin. Mrs.
Norman Cooley, returned Sunday to
her home In Orono.
Clarence Hanson has moved his
family into the upstairs rent In the
Gould house at the village.
Mrs. Inez Doherty and little daugh-
ter, Irene, of Danvers, Mass. have
been visiting her step-mother. Mrs.
Nelson Herrick and her aunt, Mrs.
Gertie Willis.
Mrs. Orwood whitehouse and lit
tie daughter, Ruth Of Canaan. who
passed last week at Lorin White
houses have returned home, but ex-
pect to come back soon for a few
weeks visit.
Mrs. Eliza Tibbetts is visiting her
sister. Mrs. Ruel Rowell, in Scion.
Mrs. Rowell is in very poor health.
Mrs. James Irwin returned Mon
day night from Portland, where she
has been for few days, visiting her
sister. Mrs. c. w. Pierce.
Mrs. Celia Tenney Of Hallowell, ac-
companied by two friends passed the
4th Of July with her sister, Mrs. r. H.
Reed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Rhoades and lit
tie daughter. Ellen, are passing their
annual vacation with his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. G. H. Rhoades. Mr.. and
Mrs. Rhoades both teach in Boston.
The date Of Harmony grange fair
has been set for Sept. 27th and the
committees hope to have a good
showing.
Mrs. Iona Kierstead of Groveton. N.
H., and daughter. Evelyn. are visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ora w.
Willis.
Harvey Gayne left Sunday for
Conn.,, where he is to have employ
ment with the Western Union Tele-
graph company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Willis and fam =
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Taylor and
family went to Oakland, Sunday.
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GIRLS CLUB NOTES

Among the out of town callers at
the Girls clubhouse, Friday were Mr.
and Mrs. w. E. Ward of Gardiner,
Andrew B. Wallace of Springfield.
Mass, and Warren Blossom OF
Brooklyn. NY.
The Augusta Girls Community
club was made specially attractive,
Friday by the. gift of some flowers
from the garden of Mrs. Rose B.
Morrison of Florence street. Includ-
ed in the flowers were some very
beautiful branches of catalpa, which
resembles the orchid.
Miss Elsie p. Briggs, executive
secretary of the Girls club, will
leave Monday on three weeks va
cation, She will pass some of the
time at Chocoruhn. N. H., and will
also visit at Cedar Beach, VT, on
Lake Champlain.
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Hotel North
jly14d1t

early Thursday morning. He vas
president and principal owner of the
Sargent, Denhison Company. which
he started when he was q young man.
lie was o SD degree Mason, ELK,
member OF the Portland club and
trustee Of the Church Of The Mes
siah. He was In the Common Council
in 1878 and was alderman for
Ward / In 1901 and member Of the
Maine House in 1899 and 1901 a. .
Republican, Mr.. Sargent 10 survived
by his daughter. Jennie A., O brother.
George Of Falmouth. and sister. Mrs..
Thomas 8. Laughlin Of this city.