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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01
THE GOVERNORS VETO

1t is comparatively easy for all, in
GLIDING editors. to applaud retrench-
ment, up to the moment it affects
expenditures in our own household,
as it were. We then begin to UNDER
stand that there should be a courage
for meeting conditions as we'll as a
courage for avoiding them, for say
ing YES" at the proper time as we'll
as for saying NO" at the proper
time.
1t is matter of doubt if Governor
Baxter in selecting this prison re-
solve has chosen the proper thing
about which to say NO" We are
not overlooking with sympathy for
some of these so-called prison re-
forms but most of us. if we had to
go to prison, would think that con-
flnement in a cell 6 Il by IL,
shut up along with a by no means
fragrant slop pail long hours of a
hot summer day, not a respectable
requirement for the State of Maine
to make of even her prisoners. Or if
we ever had occasion to look after
the maintenance of buildings and the
making of repairs we know that re-
pairs unduly deferred are made in
creasingly expensive. The State as
we'll as the individual is the poorer
for procrastination. The poor not
f,.Ne Il l>N
cause they haven't the capital to do
that which would be- to their adj
vantage. The State of Maine may be
poor, but it isn't as poor as that. The
political party that approves proper
expenditure of the public money
sometimes suffers temporarily but
we have faith to believe wins in the
end.
It is essential to know what is and
what is not to the advantage of the
State in the way Of these eXpendi-
what may be deferred without seri-
Gus loss and a Legislature is we'll adj
vised to keep this in mind as we'll as
the people back home. The latter
know the hard rubs they endure to
make both ends meet. Perhaps their
minds are wont to dwell overmuch
on this phase of their situation. 1t
will be but fair to all concerned and
contribute to their own peace of mind
to consider whether they are getting
their moneys worth from what they
pay out in State taxes and whether
they want those things cut off. IT
costs money to live decently now
adays but most of us want to live de-
Gently and expect somehow to pay
for 1t. 1t isn't the time, however, for
spending money for that from which
it may not be clearly shown we are
thus to secure an advantage or meet
an obligation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01
BURNHhM

Miss Virginia Wright OF Pittsfield
is visiting at The home of her aunt,
Mrs. l.. F.. Gerald.
Edward Davis of Pittsfeld came
Tuesday for a few days visit with his
son and family. Mr. and Mrs. f. F..
Davis. and at the home of his grand
daughter, Mrs. Clarence E. McAllis-
ter.
Mrs. Minnie Gerald and Mrs. Nina
Cole went Tuesday afternoon to Clin-
ton to attend the exercises being
held there in observance of the 35th
anniversary of the Baptist church,
and for the parish supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01
chrystal Club Meets

The Chrystal Club met Tuesday
evening with Mrs. J. o. Newton and
Miss Harriet Williams at Blethen
hall. The meeting was the largest
of the season. nineteen members and
two visitors. Miss Gibbs of Augusta
and Miss Georgia Mitchell of Win
throp being present.
After an interesting discussion of
current events. the Conservatory
Trio. Miss Chapman. violin, Miss
Abel. cello, and Miss Judkins. piano
rendered two selections, that were
greatly enjoyed by the club. Re-
freshments were served by the host
csses and the members and guests
voted Il most delightful evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01
Regular Grange Meeting

There were about 30 in attendance
at the regular meeting of Burnham
Grange on Tuesday evening. At the
business session of the meeting it
was voted to observe the 18th ami
versary of Burnham Grange on next
Tuesday evening March 6. when n
SPECIAL program will be prepared and
it is hoped speaker may be pres
ent. Several visitors were present at
the meeting. At the close, a treat was
furnished and a social was held. At
the meeting of next week a baked
bean supper viii be served with the
following to act as committee: Vina
Cole, Agnes NJ. Call and Sylvia
Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01
WAYNE

Gilbert Foss, driver OF the Wayne,
North Leeds stage, who has been i'll
the past week. is a little better. His
father. Charles Foss. is also ill.,
Mrs. c. X. Page and son have re-
turned here. Mrs. Page came to
open her home here. but was taken i'll
and at present is at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. G. c. Foss.
Chester Bisbee has n nice lot Of
little chicks. Matched about week
ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

The Maine House of Representa-
tives-by a margin which we are
glad to see is small-declares in
favor of plan to manage Names
maternity affairs by bureau in
Washington. Some find it very hard to
resist anything looking like hand
out" Some, too. much prefer let
ting George do it to undertaking it
themselves. Not that we would de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

1t is expected that the question of
tractor for the use of the highway
department will be among the mat
tors for tie consideration of the
voters of Dexter at the coming an
nual town meeting. The use of the
tractor at Dover-FoXcroft this winter
IL breaking roads and streets Gas re-
suited in that the town has done the
work at approximately one half of
what it has cost Dexter to do the
work with horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

Now the national fuel trouble IL
being blamed onto the Interstate
Commerce Commission. This lets
the President and Congress out and
won't even dent the hard finish
which the commission has acquired.
But what about mine owners and
miners?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01
Maine Gossip
Kick With a Smile

They tell us to quit kicking and smile
our way along
That the guy whose grin keeps sticking
is the guy that does no wrong;
Such advice Is we'll worth needing, but
we find. once in a while,
That there's nothing gained by plead
ing and kick helps out smile.
When YOU feel you're being treated in
a manner not just right.
Don't let Il crouch stay seated til it
makes you tit to tight;
Just get the thing right off your chest.
like "a garment out OF style,
And kick your very level best, but do
it with d smile.
There's cases where q smile will work
more wonders than Il kick:
Sometimes it's warmth dlspelS the
murl and nicely turns the trick;
Then again its charm is missing and
YOU know it's lost its vile
When you've ceased to feel like kissing,
throw kick in with your smile.
They tell YOU with a wise grin to
keep smiling all the time
No matter how YOU feel within, your
face must be sublime.
If youle injured and resent it, start
kicking like d man.
And kick as though you meant it. smil-
ing mcanwhile-if you can.
RAYMOND {. LEIGHTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

Having been without an industry
OF any kind for years, the town of
Shaplcigh will soon have canning
factory, employing 4 large number Of
hands. The new venture is being
supported by G. NJ. ID. Grant of Leb-
anon and Charles +. Ham Of Shap-
leigh. owners of 1000 or more acres
of burberry land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01
Young ackIiHe

Wedding cards have been receNeu
announcing the marriage of MISS ala Ala
ME Rackliffe of this town to HaIo,,
Young, which took place IN JachSo~
Mich, Feb. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

Ponxi is seeking his release from
prison. Evidently regards his trial
ana conviction as popular diversion
10 which he contributed and for
which he should be credited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01
TROY

CENTER-The selectmen aN
meeting at Cooks schoolhouse SET
Ting up the business of the town.
o. r. Bagley has returned lfv''
Massachusetts where he passed sew
eral months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

Pyramid Pile suppositories. you are
an exception. To avoid the pain and
lease Of comfort; ask your druggist
foD a 60 cent box of Pyramid Pile
Suppositories. Take no substitute.
II you would like to try them first
Pyramid Drug Co., 6aS PYRAMID
Bldg, Marshall, Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

A mare attached to bakery
wagon made her way through Bos-
toms thick traffic from the Quincy
House to East Cambridge without
interference by any traffic officer.
They doubtless were too busy look
ing after those less able to care for
themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

D'Annunzio has been appointed
honorary gcneralssimo of the Turk
ish army. Used to be somewhat of
q Turk. according to tradition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01
Gift to the Riddles Appreciated

Gift to the Riddles Appreciated
A day or two ago. Allen l.. Curtis,
who is about to open bakery on
Main street, received 100 loaves Of
bread and turned them over to Mrs.
Cecil Clay to give out to the Riddles
Of Belfast. She told him that within
an hour she would have them4 taken
from his store. but he was bit
doubtful that 1t could, be done in that
time. 1t was, however, for with
few telephone calls, the word was
spread among the little folks g needy
families and in less than on time,
they gathered for the distribution Of
the bread. Few realize that there
are hungry children in Belfast, but
when they gather at this rate to
carry home a loaf Of bread t is proof
positive that they do exist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

tract from the efforts of Mrs. Pink
ham. On the contrary she is to be
congratulated for conducting the
campaign effectively. OF course she
could not be expected to tell us just
how Washington might regulate out
maternity matters better than it
possibly could be done here in Maine
for no one has been able to do that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

Berlin claims the distinction Of
having the most expert shop-lifter
in the world. Environment is "a great
aid,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01
Willis York

Friday morning, Feb. %. occurrs su
the death of Willis York. the se sewn
year old son of Mr.. and Mrs: Ca..'
York after brief illness OF Brie. IN
disease. The funeral was held a. nm ~,
home Sunday afternoon. Rev Ami Ami
Rollins officiating. The interne"'
was in Fairview cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01
Floyd Shaw

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank c. shaw .,;.
Pittsfield have many friends IN ." IN
town who sympathizc with them ,r
the loss last week of one OF 'hS'
twin sons, Floyd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

Very many in town are suneI,n a,
from the influenza. Herbert Waihsg.s
and Mrs. Edward Wyman are Ill W."
pneumonia. Mrs. Ermine Walker ns nc.
been very Ill. A trained nurse -
tends her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

The Veteran Firemen Associations
Of Maine are to form a State asso-
citation in Bath March II. The vari-
Gus associations throughout the State
are choosing their delegates and it is
expected that about 100 will be
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

Please growl a little March, and
save your lamb like demeanor until
the end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

resident Pritchett would have
nerica rediscover the three Rs
Doston Transcript.
And use 'em! 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

been sold. The affair Is benefit for,
the Waldo County General hospital
and is sure 10 be largely attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

'No ku kluX meetings in City hail
Mayor A. r. Day of Bangor, in an
swer to an application for permission
to hold Il ku kiuX meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

Cupid must be on a vacation. Not
single intention of marriage was
recorded IL Bath during the month
of February. Or maybe Cupid has
the Flu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01
Augusta Lodge Directory
Bethlehem LODGE, NO. as, r.

BETHLEHEM LODGE, NO. IS, r. e
A. 81 Stated communication Monday
evening. March 5. at 7.30 o'clock. All
sojourning brethren are cordially in
'''oN ~ CHAs. J.. MEIGs, w. M.
I'EARLE u. FULLER. Sec.
cUsHoc ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER
evening, March LIST, at $50. All so
journing companions cordially invited.
d. SAUNDERS PATTERSON, Ii. L.
H. J. THYNG. Secretary.
Odd Fellows Hall
ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 70. !. o. o. r.
Regular meeting Friday syenin.. At
IRVING Il. PACKARD. n. G.
ELLIS E. WALKER. Sec'y.
JEPHTHA eNcAMpMENr. NO. ..
Meetings second and fourth Tuesdays.
Nexk meeting March 13. at 7.30 T.. N.
FRED b. HALL. c. p.
G. s. PEASLEE. Scribe.
CANTON AUGUSTA. NO. 9. p. NJ.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at o'clock.
zon II. p R1Si GsGii Clerk.
G. A. r. THE REGULAR MEETING
Of Seth Williams Post No. IL. first
Thursday Of each month
GEO E. GAY, Commander.
WILLIAM McDAViD. Adjutant.
CALANTHE LODGE, NO. SO, K. r
Meeting every Wednesday night az 1870
at Castle hall, Water street.
Otis +. DOUGLAS. c. c.
PERCY F. p. KNOX. K. Of r. and S.
mOn-tu-Wed-tf
AUGUSTA LODGE NO. e64. B.P.o.E.
Regular meetings in the Elks' Home.
Winthrop street. the second and
EDWARD P: DUNN. E. II.
W. q. THOMAS. Sec.
jn1 .m-w-th.tf
QUEEN TEMPLE NO. 70, PYTHIAN
Sisters. meets in X. Of r. hall tho Sec
ond and fourth Tuesday evenings OF
each month at 7.3O O'Clock.
MRS. LIZZIE u. KICKER. NJ. Z. c.
lNE;Z MORTON. NJ of K. and c.
tu-th-sal.lt
N. e. o. p. KENNEBEC LODGE,
No. Isl. meets in q. A. X. hall the rirst
and third Tuesday evenings OF each
mg FRaS & 10 i 5 S,GlcSs; Warden.
b. +. SMITH. Fin. Sec.
MRS. EMMA f. HOWE. Rec. Sec.
tu-th.sat
COURT PINE TREE NO. 20, FOR.
esters of America. meets in Golden
Cross hall. the first and third Thurs
days of each month at 9 O'Clock.
WALTER T. COTTlNGHAM.
Chief Ranger.
JOHN ]. WHITE Fin. Sec.
may23.tu.th -sat.lyr
CAPITAL GRANGE. NO. 24s, p. OF
n MeetinpS od and lfh Saturday eve.
nings OF each month at G. A. r. hall
A. B. RIPLEY. w. Nj.
MRS. EMMA F. HOWE, Sec.
tu-th-sai.if
GEN. PHIL SHERIDAN CIRCLE
No. S. Ladies OF the G. A. r. Regular
meeting in G. A. r. hall first and third
Tuesday Of each month at $50 =. NJ.
JENNIE M. DAVIS, Pres.
ADA Nj. HAW Els. Sec.
feb3 ,tu- tn -sat,1yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

"olo Ids UeSl icSCiNSu III DID, III
from Nine. Emma Eamcs de GoSorza,
| who is i'll at Hotel Touraine in Bos-
ton, that she was able to sit up for
Il few minutes on Saturday. Nine.
EameS de GOgorZa has been i'll for
week under the care Of trained
nurse and physicians.
Still another pair of brothers has
enlisted in the army at the Bangor
recruiting station. They are Herbert
II. and Percy E. Cox of Mt Vernon,
who signed their papers for service in
the Fifth Infantry last Tuesday. This
makes the sixth pair of brothers to
enter the army from Bangor since the
first of the year.
There is rumor that Jackman is
to have some new industries in the
near future. Parties have been in
town the past week looking for a site
to build shoe factory. A second
party is about to purchase the New
Castle mill to manufacture hardwood,
and third is coming to build a
butter factory. Hurrah for Jack
man.
A strange accident happened Mon
day evening at University Inn when
an immense icicle, about the diameter
of barrel. became dislodged from
the main roof and crashed through
the kitchen roof and ceiling, through
the hard wood kitchen floor and was
stopped by timber beneath from
striking the cellar floor. Fortunately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01
Don't Suffer
With Piles
Let Pyramid Pile Suppositories Re-
llcve You. Ease the Pain and
Strain and Bring Comfort.

IT you are suffering with itching,
hemorrhoids, and have never tried
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01
Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc.
Boston and
Portland Line


F1EIGHT SERVICE
FARE a2.co STATERoOHS n. IN
STEAMSHIP GOVERNOR DINGHY
SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF FEBPI,.
AIRY 26TH.
Leave Portland Monday. "Wednesday
Friday and Sunday at i. NJ. Retnr,
Leave Boston Tuesday, THURSDAY ard
Saturday at 6 p. NJ.
At Boston connection Is made vi.
the Metropolitan Line express freienf
steamers for New York and points
South and West
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE
Po1TLAND.NEW YORK FREIcRp
SERVICE
DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICE BE.
TWEEN PORTLAND AND NEW
YORK is RESUMED FROM THE
FEW STATE PIER. PORTLAND. ME-
THROUGH RATES AND DIRECT
TRACK CON ECTION WHY
MAINE CENTRAL AND GRAM
TRUNK RAILROADS.
Tel 5000
Il. A CLAY. Superintendent.
Franklin Wharf, P9rtland
r,ay1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01
Odd Fellows fail

ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 70. I. o. o. r.
Regular meeting Friday evening at
7.3U o'clock. Third degree March 2.
IRVING 4. PACKARD. n. &.
ELLIS E. WALKER. Secy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

If you have not already done so. 1t
is wise TO get your table for the St.
Patrlck's u. for Of the 80 to be re-
served, hi at least have already
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. N.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at s o'clock.
JOHN DAY. Capt.
A NJ. DRUMMOND. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

JEPHTHA ENCAMpMENT. NO. ..
Meetings second and fourth Tuesdays.
Nexk meeting March IL. at 1870 +. N.
Work in Patrisrchisl degree.
FRED r. HALL. c. 2.
G. s. PEASLEE. Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-01

COURT PINE TREE NO. 20, FOR.
esters of America. meets in Golden
Cross hall. the first and third Thurs
days of each month at 9 o'clock.
WALTER T. COTTlNGHAM
Chief Ranger.
JOHN ]. WHITE. Fin. Sec.
may23.tu.th -Sat.lyr
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
'"These Popular Affairs That Half the Married
Women of the Nation"
By KATHLEEN NORRIS, American Writer.

HAT the history of all life all affairs all passionate daring
splendid The erytaid rocket down stick
The bubble bursts has merely flicker of soapy water
against eyes, The murmured words the burning gances
become strangely daeu remember ct anything but
just wonderful friendship the ashamed That he wanted
kisses embraces from her. and that she weak enough them
is humilatng to remember. 1t is all
"We suppose that is all what's the harm ask the de-
tenders Of the European CODE ct wonderful while lasted
And that after ALL the question Granted that have these
titles and impulses and that crafty them by fair
faithless is there any harm in it?
think is hundreds thousands other
think there is There lots of odhoned" who
it out along these lines:
That you yield high impulse fine and pure and
inspiration without lettering yourself and the world by it. You
fail Of achieving your end But that does not matter You will
have tried
And that consequently sink to the indulgence Of van
animal selfish inclination without jung those about and nurng
yourself epay There certain coarsening certain hardening
Of moral fer inevitable Of these popular AFFAIRS that half the
married Of the nation this enjoying hungeng
concluding with regret AS about the world meet Of
them rougd edpped wavyhared hungry dissatisfied
searching always fer qualification appetite that for they have
been developing into abnormality.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
Dye or Tint Worn, Faded Things
New for is Cents.
Restrictions of Plebelans.

Roman commoners were called Pie
beians and were originally forbidden
al political rights. They were for the
most part poor, and not allowed to
lntermarry with the Patricians. They
served in the army without pay, were
sold into slavery for debt, and could
even be cut in pieces for distribution
among their creditors. Finding their
conditions intolerable, the Plebeians in
495 B. c. repaired to Mons Sacer, near
Rome, where they resolved to build
a new city; but this step so alarmed
the privileged classes that they grant
ed to the Plebeians the right of choos-
Ing annually from their own number
two magistrates, called tribunes, with
power to protect them against aggres-
sion of the Patriclans. After the lapse
of about 200 years the disabilities CT
the Plebeians were almost entirely re-
moved.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

ones who had
come had been
for all the world
like a talking ma
chine that had
been wound up
and the only way
of stopping them
was to be posi-
lively rude, This
one must be DIFF
ferent, B er t h a
thought.
Perhaps 1t was
that 1t was near
ly Christmas time
and that Bertha
Prescot's h e ar t
was a bit more
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
Contemporary Life Includes Motor Cars to an
Astonishing Extent
By EDWARD S. MARTIN, in Harper's Magazine.

People have right to all they lawfully get but have other
people, and people nowadays getting great deal
than they used to have Contemporary life includes mocars
tonishing extent that scandals of the elders.
includes much better Clothes houses and food for people than
used to- includes vacations Ireland edu
cation office jobs and much domestic industry did
Also much liberty of action There the
life people who the the that
such people work for had better help them to what they want
If you work for Them the suggestion applies.
The tolerant employer will have the best time and is likely to
the best 1t that he should with
but it very necessary that his estimate Of what
should be sound.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

And so, because the spirit Of Christ
mas was abroad and made itself felt
those two lonely souls who needed
each other sorely were brought to-
gether and made happy, and when
Christmas had passed and gone they
found that their need of each other
was still great and the short visit
that the little agent was supposed to
make became permanent.
(@. 1923, Western Newspaper Union.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

tender than usual, or it might be due
to the f4cr that this agent was young
and had T. sort of wistful appeal about
her, or l. might be because she was so
different from the others that had
come and lacked the amending flow Of
words they had all seemed to possess,
but whatever was the cause Bertha
Prescott d.d-an unheard Of thing for
hef-she invited the agent into the
house and actually asked her out into
the coy kitchen to have lunch with her.
"Poor DEAR" she was saying to her
self few minutes later, 'she must
have been actually hungry. And /
came very close to not letting her in"
After lunch was finished Bertha
drew from the girl little of her story
illness, the loss of her position, and
finally her trying her hand at selling
books. Through it all Bertha could
see the brave spirit of the girl and the
untold hardships that she had endured
during the time Since her illness. she
could also detect how near to despair
the little agent had been when she
came to her door.
Then Bertha Prescott did another I'M
heard of thing for her--she told the
little agent OF the loneliness in her
heart and of the little girl she had
lost in the long ago, and Of how emp
ty her life had been ever since. And
when she had finished she asked the
girl If she would not stay with her
through the Christmas time, and there
was ecouine appeal in her eyes and
In her l1,.ce as she did so.