Life — July 16, 1896 — page 18: what you’re looking at

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* LIFE: “ Perhaps not.” “I'll never fergit the way ye got yer fingers all twisted up and then 1 tangled again. It's a sight ter tell the neighbors about, that is.” OUR FOOLISH ANY “*1—1 am glad you enjoyed it.” - “ Waal, admired it more'n I enj'yed it. There's jes’ one thing ye orter a “Ye oughter come up ter Higginsville some time when ye ain't got very —— much ter do an’ git Mirandy Slocom ter teach ye ‘The Monastery Bells an! “The Fisher's Hornpipe.’ They take practice, but ye could git ‘em purty soon, an’ then ye'd have a couple 0’ pieces thet was worth layin’ yerself out on Detroit Free Press. ‘Tikins: Supposing you were on an isle, Miss Timbers, all alone, what would you do ? Miss Timpes: Well, if it were a A STORY WITH A MORAL, church aisle and the bridegroom CHAPTER 1: waited at the other end, I should endeavor to press steadily forward. — Cleveland Plain Deat- er. Sue was a woman whose age might safely be pronounced “ uncertain,” and as she stood at the counter figuring a balf dozen pieces of dress goods by ura it was evident that she was in the throes of uncertainty concerning some questior of becomingness or what not. “Is it for yourself or a young lady?" asked Roggs, the clerk, desiring to ‘Tue pianist had fin- facilitate the sale. ished dusting the ‘The lady's hands dropped to her side, and as in a moment she walked away piano keys with his with acurt “Sorry to have troubled you,” Rogxs was left to ruminate on the abundant hair, and — unstableness of the teminine mind as he waited for another customer. his fingers hung with languid grace like branches that bad not yet recovered from the onslaught of a fierce storm. He was receiving the applause which his endeavors as a classical interpreter merited. Ajthrong pressed around him and told him the pleasant things that make life worth living, The relation from the country was there. ‘* There's no use‘in talkin’,” he said, ‘* ye done fine.” - - “Thank you.” Our two heroes are now middle-aged. Toggs isa partner in the great firs “ An’ I must say-thet the man thet made the pianny deserves praise, too. in which he once held a kumble clerkship. He dines on terrapin and quail Ye couldn't pick up an‘insterment anywhere ‘tall thet ‘ud stand the pace you put toast, while Rogas, in a shiny-backed coat and shabby shoes, walks the street, it through.” wondering why he never had any luck.—New Vor’ Sun, CHAPTER I. Once more there was a woman of uncertain antiquity at a dress goods coun. ter. It was a virtual repetition of the scene in the last chapter, except that this time the brisk and nattily dressed Toggs was the salesman, “Is the dress for yourself or an old lady ?” asked Mr. Toggs, with innoces: urbanity, and directly the young man might have been seen dexterously hand- ling the yard measure. CHAPTER III, govooscoocccss9c09000000009 Beeman’s— THE ORIGINAL of A Miniature’ Pepsin Gum Sparkling with life— Se dag Ves 8 pA GAUTION,—Seo that the rich with delicious flavor, ‘arazon Hea first as nature’s purest and most refreshing drink. 4 Send Se, for sample package Beeman Chemical Co. Best by any test. Siiemc °. Made eoly by The Caartes Hires Co, Poiledsipdta, » Cleralazd, 2B. pacaage makes d failoan, ‘Seid ereryeenee Chewing Gum Ap 3 Dolictons Zemody far WAY goes the bead: Tndigesticn and Sea Cickzess. procter Atarge Frou willtend your addrens. Alldruy piste gents Wanted in every CHAS, WRIGHT & CO. cuunty in the U. 8. Man'f¢. Chemist inators of OO DETROIT, MICH. OD E pepsin Showing Cum. W Rae's Lucca Oil The Perfection of Olive Oil TS Your physician will tell you that Olive Oil, pure and sweet, is one of the most wholesome of foods. Rae's Oil is pure and sweet, as testified to by numerous awards and wide repute. A trial will convince you of its superior excellence as a food product. Guaranteed Absolutely Pure by S. RAE & CO., Established 1836. Leghorn, Italy. 3 ee ame Beeman is on each | . J tosige, you ’ Z The Perfection of | HIRES Rootbeer stands | | after the surgeon—the knife— comes slow recovery. Get well and strong by using Pabst Malt Extract |) ZEgea3 THE ART OF BREWING