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Strathcona Plaindealer 1909-01-01 - 1910-12-30
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1909-12-28
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Arletta In Paris. lt; By F. A. COLLINS. Coprrignted, Tied, by Associate Literarg, Press. The ju clock om the miantel iim Qe pretty firawing room at Auteail, wear Paris, with windows overlooking the garden, never slept, although its mistress, Mra. Marion Bennings, did regularly every evening that ber son and berself spent alone. gt; She was nodding now over a ribbon Gecotated basket containing some silk- fem hoce she had been mending. The ormota clock struck 11, and Otto, turn- ag around, pusbed a book off to the floor, The noise awoke Mrs. Beunings, who sat up, with a start and remarked: Lam off to bed. What a stupid evening I haven't beard you speak for an hour. You coukin't, said Otto. But as ehe stared at him indignantly be made haste to add, Because 1 haven't. spo- tren for an boar. ;++ Mrg. Bennings got up slowly, and a i letter fell from her tap. Ofto hasten- * . to pick it up. You'd better read i, said bis mother. My cousin, Harry Jones, who is tremendously rich, writes that be is bringing his motherless daughter f Paris. Her name is Arietta, and I have beard she is pretty and accom- Blished. We must be very nice to them, particularly to the daughter. She fs an only child. Then 1 congratulate her. aly child, too, remarked Otto. Her husband will be very fortu- Bate, Don't you agree with ine? Tl withhold judgment till T see the young lady. said her son. Left alone, Otto resumed the writing of his letter, which be was to sddress to.a tertain Celeste, and reflected that probably his mother was already plan- ing to marry him to Arietta, the Geughter of the wealthy Mr. Jones. But be made a bet with himself that , if wouldo't come off: Suddenly a woman's voice to the ac- companiment of a guitar came through the open window. It was soft. rich, yet penetrating. . La nuite ccoute et se peach sur Yoreille, etc Hello said Otto. A strolling singer. and 2 good voice too He went to the window and: called out, Qui vive? Ob, dear. answered a women's yoice outside, they told me you spoke Enztish So I do, after 2 fashion. sald Otto, 1 leaning out of the window. Do you? TWhs. of course 1 do, said the voice. I'm English; ot least I'm Amer- fean The deuce you are What are you doing in our garden? I wish you would let me come in apd tell you, will you? Come in at core Here, give me your hand. Its cals 2 step A pretty girl dressed in a Spanish costume, as if for a fancy ball fol- Jowed the band Her costume was ich and Jooked fresh, but she sank ing: Ob, bow good it seems to be able to sit Gown again in 8 chairt Have you walked all the way from Paris? asked Otto. From Paris and ever so much far- ther. My shoes are worn to shreds. Seer She stretched ovt a tiny foot. Slip per and silken bose were io shreds. I've been, singing for two days. said she, and, see, that is all 1 took in showing bim few sous and I'm so bungry. Hunery. cried Otto. drazzing for- ward a table with some cakes: and wine. The girl looked at it long- : ingly. somarking: : Cake That's what everybody offers me. and I'm ying for a bam san - ich Tll forage for something more eub- tautiaL cried Otto, starting towar doer x Not tl I explain Walt, please, wid the girl Are you an American? You bet am Thank God gt; ube atid Then fou Belere me. I'm not a begear. Fm im bard luck, These arr all the clothes, this f all the money. 1 have. Tm ranger in Parix: Day before yeeter- G-s arrived bere and wem to the Gr2e4 hotel to wait for my father. I tex a maid, balf is doen (romks a0 a letter of credit. On the way m the Gare du Nert nix maid ram ih the trunks and my lett be hovel they wouldn't belies: n Ltold them who I was: 1 hadn't ipod in Paris except some relatives F father, whose adreae is in my gocisbed trunks: This masquerade cnt In the closet of the hotel. 1 which sbe bad left behind ber. and Gelved them with a shriek of joy. into 2 chair by the window. exclaim for you at once. Theo you sball tell STRATHCONA PLRINDEALER aice fellow you are But I cant oat much. I'm too worried. * Worried sald Otto. What about 1 guess you'd be worried if yom didn't know where you were going te sleep tonight. t Bo 1 might, said be, but where you sleep last night? ; In the Pare Moncean. vin the park? All. aight? AN night, and there waa such wretch peat me. Po ware: thete Wik sald Otte. Having taken oer the peragrede Seprdremgaipense cently Cared au Dy is Al ct an take this money. t least you won ns 4 haye to sleepiimithe park. I Thien I icant aleep /bere?* poured the girl You beliewe me, of course but you have yoor few Little doubts. My story Is so absurd. 1'belleve every wort. said ot, Satisfaction but this botel Is expensive. I'll take the money. said the girl, es oat se as taker comes we CUAFanteed, will repay you. You'll tell me your ings name. How he will thank you OB yn iy if only the shops were open so I might Mes buy some sboes and stockings These ta, Cattle, Nogs, are holes . Otto fan to his uiother e workbasket, Calves, Sheep, Poultry, and Hides. drew forth pair of stockings He offered them to the stranger, whe re- Could 1 borrow thee? sbe cried, WHGMBNT MKIC ES PAID Your wife's? My mot married. sald be I'm * TE VOGEL MEAT PACKING Not married? cried the girl, bold- (o.. Lite. Ing the silk hosiery aloft. I thought * This wan the scene that Mrs. Ben- Strathcona. Alberta. pings witnessed as she opened the 9 why ber son was still up. She paused 4 moment, theo strode In, exclaiming: Otto? Otto jomped around guiltily, and the stranger screamed. Bo It Is thus, sald bis mother stera- Iy it is thus you betray the conf. dence I repose in you AS soon a8. you think 1 am safely in bed you hare to to a midnight revel. * : Mother; Jet me explain, sald, Otto... This aay Dey Lady interrupted Mrs. Besnings. of Septomby A. D. 2000. at) the What fs (lis ledy doing 1a my house City-ot are required. om unknown tome? or before the ist. Day of Febreary, Ld better tell her. said the girl, A-D. 1910, to send By post prepaid, rising to her feet. But the outraged Rutherford, F matron, motioning ber td be. silent, tm the Matter of Re Eetate of Sareh Camey,, Deceased 4 said: I will deal only with my son. AS for you, begoser Cc Are the stocBings hers? asked. the girl of Otte. Phes Mi cot weer them f rather go TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1909. PRE: For those whom you overlooked or for NEW YEAR'S Notwithstanding the lara patronade istmas which we received during week we still have a number of very - choice gifts for all. KID GLOVES. We have Perrin s and Dent's makes in Bi to 8. Quality guaremtesd. Per pair, 1.25 to 1.60. LINED GLOVES, Thede ite in Kid or Mocha and lined with silk gr wool, with fur tops or the plain Gauntlets in Dogskin or Suede. Sins 6 to 8. Der pair, 1.25 to 2.75. FANCY COLLARS. Many new oces here, in Silk, Chiffon, Net or Ribbon, with good silver end ket A vast array of colog effects from which to select. Each ee Pe eet ee trimmings and cord with oF without tabs. 25 to 2.50. Beautifil buckles to match. Each 25 to 2.50. FANCY: COMBS of ail tkinds, in shell, amber. grey and black with jot and brilliant ornaments. Single or in seta thers aro, Back Combs, Side Combs, Barretts and Pins, ete. Fach 25 to 8.00. CUSHION or PILLOW FRILLS: Each piece 4 yds long and the colors are in combinations embrac- ing Reds; Yellows, Browns, otc. Spevial 85c. 4 E FURS. It is by no'means too late to boy furs yet, there will always be enough cold weather in January. and February to. make furs almost an absolute necetaity. Take 0 look over what Senta . has here for Sou or your friend. For all-ages we have thom, in Mink, Marmot, Grey Squirrel, Sable Columbia: Sable, Sable Fox, and Sable Lynx. The'prices range froin 9.75 to 75.00. W JOHNSTONE WALKER o. pair of Gloves always takes rank amongst the standard presets for lsdy. , White) Ten. Brown, Grey, Wine Green and Navy. Sires FANCY BELTS of Silk Belting Gr Elastic Webbing, either plain or fancy, with stecl or jet studing. 80000000000 000 0000000 CT 0008 Benoa o055555555494504404O9O9SSSHHHHSS The. stranger went to the door and, turning. said, with dicnity: 1 know appearancts sre Won't you please tel me your name? Mra. Bennings shook her bead, bat Otto answered promptly: My mother Is Mrs Merion Ben- daughter. You. are. papa s relatives, whose address is in my trunk. Mrs. Bennings looked at ber closely. It is I see it is true. There's are semblance. You played this prank te test'us, naughty child i Prank cried Arietta. Is that. Why, I haven't washed my face for two days. Mra Bennings threw up her. hands in horror. I'll have a bath and bed prepared me all that has happened. She left the room. and Arietta turned to the soa. So you're my Cousin Otto. How replied Otto thoughtfully, i Well. we'll let it go as cousin fot a day oF two. i piiay ud ii sh aoe eee Velvet Cushion vitants ce Gane obtained only at We have 1,000 tbs. of Eazlish Wal- . Almond Nuts, Harel Nuts, Pen Nuts. at six Ibs. for ..... slippers apd rose, balf crying: 1 : z gen ater large pe Deceesber, A.D. 1008. 263 267 JASPER AVENUE EAST, EDMONTON PHONE 1351 ae FTL take you . pane ee ec ee ee Se ; sults her. Come Solicitors for the He offered her bis hand The girt : pat bers in It, and they turned towand the window. But Mrs Bemnings cried: EXAMINE THESE PRICES Good Only Until December 51 Chase Sanborn s King? Daward Matches, po digas eG a5 cate usually sold for 80c. 81,00 Tea, 3 Be. m Fivy Tin, . reduced co4 of 3e, se 41 Bo. Underskirts, Ladies* Mg Price. Yeah, Post Cards. Coilee, Greig s. Coffee, extra special, tavaily caly to be Sera Spiel Yaw of Ladies Skirts, and finish. need to be seen walue; wea theset to be sold less 2be a ft
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