This admiration and regard has extended to the fair daughters of the township.

It may be that some of you have conscientious scruples against the use of intoxicants.

These scruples I respect, but I am sure that none of you will refuse to at least taste a glass of wine with me when I tell you that I have this day taken one of the fairest to love and cherish during life." He stepped to the door of the dining room, opened it, and said quietly, "My dear, will you honor us with your presence ?" There was a rustle of black silk and there came through the doorway the stately form of her who had been Mrs.Polena Ginn.
"Gentlemen," said the Major, "permit me to present to you my wife, the new mistress of 'Silverleaf Hall.'" The faces of the ex-creditors were pictures of astonishment.

Mr.Gott's expressive countenance turned white, then red, and then settled to a mottled shade, almost as if he had the measles.

Polena rushed to his side.
"O Obed!" she exclaimed.