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Mhv Garrick’s blue eyes contemplated
fne Hue Pacific. Sbe took up a handful
«f aand and let it run through her fin
frr*. Then sbe made deep, round boles
with the point of her parasol.
••W«1M" said her brother-in-law.
**l don't know what to do, ’* she an id.
The melting look and the appealing
entneed hie wrath.
“That. for instance. Don’t do that. ”
’•What?’ - The eyes were round,
gundtea and surprised.
•‘Nor that!" he said. Her brows
puckered helplessly.
"WhalY" she insisted.
•’Don't to row those tender, infantile
f?MKX* They’re enough to drive any
feaa wat <f hie sr-naee.”
•H didn't mean to."
••You never mean to The woman
Vtbe lUeen't mean to is very charming,
tut cbirut ns dangerous as the small
buy who doesn't know the gun is load
ed Unfortunately the discharge never
llowa off her own head. ’’ . e
“1 think you are dreadfully cross,
Biobard.”
Miss Gnrrick pouted end' frowned,
per braffher-in law watched her, then
bis head. There was a long si
■wnoe Mies Garrick resumed her para-
M and wrote “Cat" and “Dog" and
♦•Man" on the turnd. Ent she scratched
•ut the “Man" with an apprehensive
dideking look at the one beside her. He
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”OL GON T!“ : ... CRIED.
£W pot bis wntch. Miss Garrick hoped
would tied it was time to go back to
batt J for luncheon. Shcwns tired of
taing lectured It happened so of tea
<be bod come to dread the sight of ev*
W new bachelor. It was invariably fob
•mrod at th<* end of a few weeks by a
•nmo. and her sweet nature shrank
bare ecsnes Her brotber-in-hiw put the
veArh liack in ins pocket and returned
to tfee charge
“Os course yon don't mean it." he
■aid “If yon meant it. if I thought
jrbo went deliberately abont it. I d pack
yem back heme iua hurry. nr*l so would
Cnrauttcr Sne doesn't approve of all
is any mort? than I do."
Mies Garrick very nearly flushed into
anger
_**Whv. Richard Comstock. how can
fam speak ? One might tlnnn 1 Were
an arch liend.'
“Ob. bo; one might not unfortunate
ly. “ this with a tributary bht despair
tng survey of her gentle prettiness,
’‘but you could put a stop to it to a
great exuntif ybfr'ouly.WuoJd."
“I hiu sure ium willing. 1 Sheshock
her head wearily “If you think 1 like
it any better than you do. you are mie
tekcr. I m.hi being worn to a perfect
shadow."
“There it is again. Han’t you give
over being pathetic? It’s very danger
ous.”
“Am I to be forever gay, no matter
if my heart is breaking?"
“Come now. Edna) You can’t work
that with me. Your heart doesn’t break.
It is not that kind. ”
“I’m sure it’s not hard," indignant
ly- i
“No. It is soft as a down cushion
and receives about as lasting impres
•ions."
“One might think, to hear you, that
I was a case of total depravity of the
most advanced type and all because of
that horrid Mr. Philips, whom I was
Dot in the least anxious to meet. You
introduced him to me yourself. If I am
such a vampire, why did yon risk it?’
“It is not all because of Mr. Philips.’
he said. “It is all because of Mr. Mor
ris and Mr. Trelawney and Mr. Erwin
and Mr. Strathmore and Mr. Carter
and dear knows how ninny more. Look
here. Edna, how m iny men have yon
refused in th<-se«three months?"
Miss Garrick shifted her position.
“Owl My foot has gone to sleep!*
she said
"Never mind your foot. Answer me I’
“What did yon ask?" She smiled in
ewcel inquiry..
on me. I am only
your brotbevin-law. and I know you
like u book. Answer me!”
“I don’t remember exactly. At least,
that ia" —
“How many?” firmly. t
“Well, about —about eight or maybe
ten."
“Or maybe ten! An extra broken
heart or two don’t especially matter."
“Well." she said, with final exasper
ation. “would you have me marry one
of them or nil of them without
.the least bit in love?"
“No. I wouldn’t, but I’d have you
encourage them considerably less."
“Encourage them I I never do. It is
simply this way. ’' She turned and faced
him and deeped her hands firmly She
was going to make herself dear cnee
and for ail “I meet them, and lum
civil to them. lam sure I couldn't t”ri
my back on them after an introduction
and say over my shoulder. ‘Go away,
do, or yon’ll fall in love with W’!'
Then they get to be attentive either by
degrees or all at oree. Would you have
me refuse to dance twice y*ith the sain-*
man -I never do more than that—or
send back his candy er his flowers?
THE BEST
gPRING TONIG.
As winter pisses sway it leaves many
people feelind weak, depressed and easily
tired. This means that the blood needs
attention and sensible people always take
a tonic at this time of year. Purgative* are
not the right medicine they weaken instead
oF strengthening.
Dr. William*’* Pink Pills for Pale People are
the best tonic medicine in the world and do
not act on the bowels. They stimulate the
appetite, enrich the blood, strengthen the
nerves and make people feel bright* active
and strong,
/ No one 1, better able to apeak of tbla fact than Mlaa Hntel Snider,
■B charming young woman of Arlington, Ind. To-day die baa rosy
• . cheek,, k park I Ing eyea and a plump form, which prove that sbe la
|in good health. A year ago Mine Snider uaa very thin, her cheeks
pale, eyes sunken and dulL Kha was troubled with nervousness
, and general debility. She says:
■ “After several month,' treatment from the family physk-lui> we
, aaw he could do no good. I wan discouraged and did not know
What to do. One dny 1 read an Item In a paper of the wonderful
euratlve quail tie, of Ur. William,’ Pink Pili, for Pale People. I tried
the medicine, and when nearly through with the second box noticed
a change for the better. After 1 had taken eight boxes 1 wui cured,
and have had no occasion to take any kind of medicine since. 1
•we much to Dr. Williams’ Pink Pill, ior Pale People, probably my
life, and I advise anyone suffering with trouble. Rimliar to mine,
to take these pills.” Mlaa Hazki. Snjdkm.
sold by sii drug*
di st* or sent post A
paid by the Dr. mKB f A
Williams’ Medicine FjHM I
Co ,Schenectady, OKI I Mgf -1H wQy m;
NY., on receipt of JI
price, so* per box-, V"
Six boxes, V Wioos WMw Men* lonic
'•TouTieea not go to extremes? but
there ia a medium that might be hap
pier for all concerned Yon might ab
stain from languMbing. trusting smiles
and glamces. ”
“I don't languish, snd 1 certainly
don't trust them or anybody else. It’s
not uiy fault that 1 have babyish eyes
and a pretty mouth lam sure I wish
they were ns cold as steel and as hard
as an old cat 's. I'd be a great deal hap
pier. " Tears arose -in the blue depths
■He was only her brother-in-law. but he
was likewise a man. and he had to
make adesjierate struggle not toappear
melted at once. Sbe went on “When
J begin to think they are getting too
set’ons. i try to repalse them lam as
•cold ns ice and awfully civil Then 1
get to-thinking they utnat think me a
goo.*.e lend a prig to retreat before they
advance So tiieii I am nice to them
again, und then--tliui the crash comes.
I suppose it's wrong, bn-t i am perfectly
innocent of any intention, and it makes
me feel very sorry for them Do you
suppose 1 like it Y"
“I don't suppose anything about it.
Only just mind this "—be nerved .him
self tw extreme severity—“Philips is
iny friend. He is a splendid fellow He
has had a pretty hard ana sad life, and
I will ®<rt ha ve you adding one drop to
bis cupsif-woe. Do yon understand ? If
you let him fall in love with yon and
refuse him. yon »»bulJ go straight home,
line! ar rieter end I wiU be very angry
luugh!
IL- . rose and held out his band to
- lo her feet .»• stood upend
■» -->k the sand Horn inn ina-rabde rafltes
t i t frills •
“I ij.u't help hie i i.ir -i. love with
m«- t ally 1 can’t kit * rd —but I’ll
promise y\T. this I -.J not let him
propose to me if I t ’* rossibly prevent
it." which jv abont -a- xiich success as
be should have dared to hope for
In pursuunce ot her promise Miss
Varrivk raised her linpid eyes to Phil
ips'face a week later :nd said, with
t' .- ;osl bew chiag o.’ u-iilcs. that she
fl > . ght sh« had bet terL.ff go out to
Walk tn th- court ria.t evening because
she had u cold It was perfectly mani
fest that she bad not Philips was cour
teously incredulous and suggested that
she might put on a light wrap. “I have
-something to tell yon." he said His
face was serious.
“Really I can’t.’ She blushed and
trembled. *‘l am eure sister wouldn't
like it. She warned me to be-careful
not to —to get any more cold."
**Sbe said nothing to me about it
when I suggested it to ber'jtist now In
fact, she said yon might go."
This was base betrayal If trouble
resalted, it would he on her sister's
b f ad She had dene her best. Then she
wandered what Philips must think of
her.
“Very well < will get my cape, " she
said. She bad vague thoughts of not
returning, Lut when she reflected that
thsx would only delay the catastrophe
eh- decided against it. “And then, be
sid- s, how do I know that he means to
ask me to marry him? I am so vain."
She did not know it. but she was moral
ly certain of it.
Tuey w« nt out into the warm moon
light night and began to walk beneath
the ptlms. The odor of heliotrope and
b<-n-. ysnckle and jasmine was thick in
the i< ir t
“I wanted you to come out here
where we would be alone. Miss Garrick.
oecause 1 wanted tTThll yon”
“Do you t.m w I think this court is
one of the n.ost beautiful spots on
earth* Surely only California could pro
duce it Don't yon agree with me!'
She chattered madly ahead on the
charms «>f the place Philips answered
shortly and began again
“I asked yon to come out here with
me becanae 1 bad something"—
“Is that some one over there under
the date palms, the one near the steps,
or is it jnat u shadow? It is odd how
shadows takeonfinuiaa shapes at times,
don’t you think?" nnd more in like
vein until another tour of the court was
accomplished. Philips renewed the at
tack. Miss Garrick interrupted.
“I think it is chilly out here, don’t
you? Wouldn’t it be wise to go in?"
“No." said Philips, “it would not.
Draw your cape closer, and you will be
warm It is an exceptionally mild
night, i have something to say before
you go in. ”
“Have yon? But toll me first how
yon lil ed tho b-< k I loaned you '
Truly she waa maxing a brave fight te
keep her promise, bat the stniin waa
wearing upon her. She insined upon
going ind «>rs “i am ahnest frozen
Just feel my bands. "
“Certainly." said Philips.
Miss Garrick clasped them liehind
her. “1 dun t mean that. You can take
my word for it. 1 suppose. ”
“Os course, but that was not what
you add "
“Fancy quoting what a girl did or
■didn't say. and me especially., 1 am the
most shallow and unreliable of mortals.
You can’t trust at all. ” Sbe felt it
was very heroic of her thus to malign
herself
“Really? But are yon going <ostop
talking and let me say what I brought
yon out here to say?"
She reflected that he was very seri
ous, almost tragic—that he would be
ammanageable. He reflected that wbat
he had heard of her waa true She ex
pected men to fall at her feet and sue
When this was finally borne in upon
him. he took refuge in the perversity
of his sex He would not fall at her
feet; neither w >nld- be sue. He had
meant to do both, but on the instant he
changed his plans He could wait, and
in the meantime he would teach her a
lesson. He thought it was needed. He
drew her arm through bis. and she
walked weakly to her doom. She saw
herself sent home in disgrace, an angry I
brother-in-law. a weeping sister and
yet another broken hearted lover throw
ing curses after her, and she was pow
erless.
“I wanted to tell you." said Philips.
To such a pitch was sbe wrought that
she drew away with a gasp. “Oh.
don't 1” she cried.
“Don’t what? Have you any objec
tion to my telling yon that I caught 77
fish today?"
Miss Garrick stood still and drew
her h;;nd across her brow She waa
dazed. i
“I thought”— she began.
“Oh. you thought." said Philips,
“that I was going to be the same kind
of a foci as all the others and tell you
that I loved yon after a fortnight's ac
quaintance!'
“Don’t you?" sbe asked. She was re- !
gaining consciousness slowly.
“Yes, but I can wait. " The appeal
ing blue eyes looked up into his face.
“Don't wait!" she said, and be did
not.
LEGA!AI>VEHTISEMENTS
Sheriff’s Sales.
Will be sold on the first
May next at public outcry, nt the court
house in said county, within the legal
hours of Mile, the following property,
to-wit:
One house and lot containing 6 acred,
more or less, on Hamilton road, one
and one half miles south of the qourt
house, Bound'd north by Bigham es
tate, east by George Scott, south by
Eliza Godwin and went In Hamilton
road. Levied on as the property of
William Battle, to satisfy three fl. fas.
issued from the Justice Court 805th
District G. M. of said county, one in
favor of C. V Truitt against William 1
Battle and Hench Cooper Two in favor
of <’. V. Truitt, D. E Phillips, Trans
feree, against William Battle. Said
property in possession of William Cat
tle. Tenants ih possession notified in
terms of the law. This March 27,1999.
Also at the same time and placet
Land lot known as No. 205 in the sev
enth District, Troup county containing
two hundred, two and one half
more or less, and twer»ty-five (25)-acres
in a triangular shape off of the north
west corner of lot No. two hundred
f2UO] being in all two hundred and
twenty-seven and one half acres
more or les/ in the county of Troup,
State of Georgia Levied on a* the prop
erty of Elizabeth Davis to satisfy a fl
fn issued from Troup superior court
in favor of Bristol Savings Rank against
Elizabeth Davis, Parties in posses
sion given written notice ns required
bylaw. This March 28th 1899.
Also at the sains tint* and place:
Ihe life estate of Mrs M. A. Wright,
in land lot No. 13.3 in the sixth Dis
trict Troup county containing two
hundred acres, more or less, the same
being n part of the place on which the
said Mrs. M. A Wright nr.w lives; will
ed to her by Robt. B. Traylor The
said life estate is levied on as the prop
erty of Mrs. M. A. " right to satisfy a
fi. fa. issued from the county court
Troup county in favor of the Atlanta
Guano Co., against the said Mrs. M. A*
Wright. Legal notice given parties in
possession. This March 25. 1899
One-fourth undivided remainder interest la
four hundred acres ot land, more or less. Ths
sime lieing the place whereon Mrs. W. A.
Wright now lives and known as lots No. 232 and
2XI. levied on as the property of Hill Wright I
to satisfy a ti. fa. issued from county court,
Trmip county, in favor of the Atlanta Guano
Company against Hill Wright. Parties in pos
session notMM in terms of the law. Thia April
3rd, issw.
One store house and lot in the town of Ho
gansville, state of Ga., county of Troup, and
bounded as follows. On the north by Ma <>no
Bros., east by cross street, south by Greenvi 10
street, west q> Z. Z. Cowan. Levied on as ths
property of I. J. Robinson to satisfy a fl .fa.
issued from ffiiftice Conn «COth district, G.bf.
hi favor of A. M 1» Williams vs I. J. Roblnsoa
Writtten notice parties in uossession. Thifi
April 3rd IH-.W Levy made by E. M. Henderso*
l>ec. 20. i9(*.
Also at the same time and place, one house
and lot m th.- city of LaGrange, state of Ga. t
county of Troup, bounded as follows. North
and -west by < . V. Truitt east by Main street,
south by Prank Hamilton Levied on as the
projierty of N. It. Sledge to satisfy a tax fi. fa.
I exact i by R. M. Ifiidson. tux collector Troup
ctianty. for state ami county tax for year isufi.
Parties tn posscssiou given writen notice. Tide
April sth, llk»
Alx>a< the Mine time and place, one house
and lot in tkeeity of LaGrange, Ga., county ot
Troup, Ixniiidt'd as follow*. North by t li.rlie
Winst n. east by Bigham estate, south bv Can
non street, west by Whitesville road. Levied
on the pmjierty of Andrew Haugh to three 1,
fas .; one issecd from Justice Court 655th dis
trict.- . M.,in favor of C. V.'l ruitt vs. Andrew
Baugh. M. L. Fleming, Transferee, on- issu ad
front.’ P. Court «ustk District, G. M., in favor
of W V. Gray vs Andrew Baugh, M. L. Flem
ing , T -ansferee, one issued by R. M. Hu<ls<M,
tax < 'teefor T. (’., for state and co- nty tax rbr '
year l-'itfi M. L. Fleming, Transferee. PartiM
in p.t*sß.sioi> given written notice. This April
stl>. I'M». ,
H. N. RRADY, Sheriff.
Macon Birmingham
RAILWAY COMPANY.
PINE MOUNTAIN ROUTE.
The Macon and Birmingham Railway
Company operates Daily Trains between
MACON and UQRANGE, leaving La-
Grange in the morning, connecting
at Harris City with Central of Geor
gia from Greenville and for Colnm
bus ; at Woodbury with Southern
to and from Columbus and Atlant*
and intermediate points, and art
Macon with outgoing trains on Cen
tral and Georgia Southern & Florida
Railways.
Returning, trains leave Macart
after the arrival of trains on C. at
Ga, and G. S. & F., connecting at
Woodbury with Southern to and
from Columbus and Atlanta, an 1 art
Harris City with C. of Ga.
Columbus and for Greenville.
For further information apply ta
the nearest agent, or
JULIAN R.UNE, J. A. STREYE2,
Ovseral Maatfer. Trav. Pass. Agart