D. c.. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY %. 1916.
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liie," and she busted herself in smoothing
her dress and adjusting her trails. 81 don't
wonder you are ashamed, Miss ALICE
don't wonder you can't say word-but |
should wonder if ever you held up your
head again-therep'


There was an immediate call for her sur
prise, for Alice raised her head, and her gaze
met her supporters, who seemed no way
anxious to release his hold. Pretty ever,
Alice was be utiful now. aa aa s,r


"Oh--but you can't say one word -
Ugh--you--you thing I" exclaimed Meg,
as she bounced behind the bar, looking
things unutterable.


"Don't try, Alice, nor break your heart,
my dear girl, a sobbing. You have not
been my ,Oif SO long that am not proud
Of you. Let them say what they will, l'll
speak for you--or do more ether," said
her protector, bestowing threatening look
upon him whose rudeness had brought
about the scene.


ono, no." she entreatingly exclaimed,
as she saw the purport of the threat. 'He
was ever kind-he meant no ill--nor will
he be offended. ot


"Alice, you are rig ght; and ifyeur husband
don't forgive me he is no man, though Do
ver knows no better. Aye, but knew
it,' and as he spoke, his extended hand met
the friendly grasp of her husband


What. t.shall father say to thls'" asked
the master-now, like the rest, first ap-
prised of private marriage.


"Sayn said Meg, as she came forward
tenderly embracing the bride. Say?-
why give them your blessing what else
can you say'"