Life — December 25, 1890 — page 28: what you’re looking at

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14 * LIFE + ++ Will you be good enough to read aloud the letter I have just handed to you, Mr. Arnott 2" said Chauncey. ‘1 would first say in explana- tion that for some time I have suspected that Lord Cairngorm was an impostor, and ten days ago I cabled to London for his full history to be sent to me by the City of New York. The purser is an acquaintance of mine, and although the steamer has not yet crossed the bar, I have managed to secure the letter. Mr, Amott, if you will let Miss Esther examine it she will see the English postmark and that the seal has not been broken, She is inclined to be sceptical, and I wish her to be hly satisfied.” ver mind, papa," said Esther, ‘ Please read the letter at once.” . Arnott opened the envelope, cleared his throat, and read in as follows Coury Insrecron's Orricn, ScorLanp Varo, London, December 16th. In reply to your cablegram received this day, I beg leave to inform you that upon inquiry we learn that Lord Cairngorm is the heir to the estates of the Earl of Mac Nobrecks, and is now in New York on his way to Cali- fornia to look after his father's extensive investments in that country. 1 remain, sir, Yours respectfully, To R. SANDERS, Crrauncey Mennick, Eso., Inipector. New York City. Mr, Chauncey Merrick no longer visits at the Arnotts’, and among his New Year's resolutions will be one with regard to bluffing. It is rumored in London that the heir to Mac Nobreeks Hall is about to bring home an American bride, Metcalfe. A SAFETY APPLIANCE. Etchstien NAOML VOS SIMARD, DEM TVINS VOS ALWAYS: GEDDIN’ SEHAKATED UNT LOSD PEFORE SIE MADE DEM PANTS. THE BOSTON GIRL’S CHRISTMAS. > HE tossed her Christmas toys aside, Her face with disappointment frowning, “Oh, dear!” the little maiden sighed, “T did so want another Browning!" AN IDEAL CHRISTMAS. OMMY (displaying his presents): What do you think of this, and this, and this? Bonny: Phew! How did you get so many? TOMMY: sy enough. I saw pa s the servant girl about a month ago. A STRANGE OBJECT. OND MOTHER (handing her child a Bible): There, my child, is your Christmas present. I hope you will appreciate it. New York Boy: What is it? SUPAST BLACK, ALL-WOOL. comicbooks.com