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?? w nat s tn.it (o you?" "She isn't illv*" Douglas domonded anxiously, oblivious t<> Ibo gruffness in tlio big fellow's voice. "She's :i!l right," .lim answered shortly as lie shifted uneasily from one foot to the Other and avoided the pastor s burning gaze. "Alld she's happy, she's content?" "Sure." "I'm glad." said Douglns dully. lie tried to think of some way to prolong their talk. "I've never heard from ber. you knew." "Us folks don't get much time to write." Jim turned away and began tinkering with one of the wagons. Douglas had walked up and down In front of the tents again and again, fighting against a desire to do the very thing that lie was doing, but to no purpose, and now that he was hero It seemed Impossible that he should go away so unsatisfied. He crossed to Jim and came determinedly to the point. "< intl't I sec her. .Tim?" "It's agin the rules." I [e did not turn. There was ntiotlierpause; then Doug las started slowly out of the lot. "Walt a minute." called Jim, as though the words had been w rung from ldm. The |>iistor came back with a question In Ills eyes. "I lied to yett." "She's not woll, then''" "Oh. yes, she's well enough. It ain't that; It's about her being happy." "She isn't'.-" There was a note of unconscious exultation in his voice. "No. She nln't happy here, an' she was happy with you." "Then why did she leave me?" "1 don't know. She wasn't goln' to do It at first. Sotnethln' must 'a' hap pened afterwards, somethln' that you an* me didn't know about." "We w ill know about it, Jim. Where is she?" Ills quick eye searched the lot His voice had regained Its old command. He felt that he could con quer worlds. "You can't do no good that w ay." an swered .Urn. "She don't want to see you again." "Why not?" "1 don't know, but she told me she'd run away If 1 over even talked to you about her." "You needn't talk. Jim. IT. talk for myself. Where Is she'.'" "She'll be Cumin* out soon. You can wait around out here with me. I'll let you know hi time." He led the way through a narrow passage between the wagons. Jim and Douglns had barely left the lot when Deacon Mvcrson's small, round head slipped cautiously around the corner of the dressing tent. The little deacon glanced exultantly about him. He \v:is monarch of nil he sur veyed. It was very thrilling to stand hero on this forbidden ground smelling the sawdust, gazing a; the big red wag ons, studying the uuprotected cirdus properties tutd listening to tue lichten lug tempo of the l and. "Diil you sei- him." shouted Strong, Who had fallowed closely upon Id\er gon's h.els. The little deacon started. Strong was certainly a disturbing facto;- at times. "Yes. I l saw hltu." -we: iv" "lie it,, didn't see her." "What did he doV" Strong was be Side himself w ith Impatience. "He he just talked to the leg un 1 and went out Hint way." Kherson ! nodded townrd the Wagons. "I uuess he nln't gone far." sneered Strong. "He come over to this |,>t to see her, nlid he ain't goln' to glvo up . till he (IOCS It. YOU WOlt here. I'll take a look round." He went quickly in the direction of (ho wagons. Kherson needed no second Invitation | to wait. He was congratulating him self upon his good fortune when he all but collided with a living apparition, vanishing In the direction of the main tet.t. Sophisticated eyes would have scon only ;i rat her stout acrobat clnd in pink lights, hut Klversofi was not Sophisticated, and h toetorod after the flitting angel, even tint.) the forbidden portals of the big top. lie was peeping through the curtains which had fallen behind her and was getting hi:i first glimpse of the groat Sawdust world beyond when cue of the ClOWnS dashed from the dressing tent on his way to the ring. The down was Into, He saw the limp COattdlls of the deacon, who was three-quarters in the tent. Here was a chance 10 make a funny entrance, lie grabbed the unsuspecting little man from the rear. The terrified deacon struck out blindly In all directions, his black arms Und legs moving like a cea tiped's, hut the clown hold him firmly by the bark and thrust him headfore most Into the tent. Strong returned nlinost Immediately from his unsuccessful search for the pastor. He looked about the lot for Klverson. "Hey, there. Klverson!" be cnlled lustily. There was no response. "Now, wliere's he got to?" grumbled Strong. He disappeared qttickly around the corner of the dressing tent, re BOlved to keep a sharp lookout for I)o-iglns. Kherson vras thrust from the tent soon after, spitting sawdust and much discomfited, by the laughing perform ?f?'B who followed blm, 11 Is knees al must i'ivo way beneath him when "Bar ker on nie OUt of the ring, snapping his 1 >ng blltfk whip. "Got out <>f here, you bloke!" round Barker, and Klverson "got." No one hntl remembered to toll (be groom Itint Telly was not to ride t<> night, so BlllgO was I .4.;; a. ? ms usual wlien their "turn" nppr* . '.'iJcVl. "Tnkc lilm back, Tom," Polly cnlleti from the entrance wben she learned "Why, no, of course not," she ?ald evasively. "And you'll he quite frank when 1 usk you something?" "YeH, of course." She was growing more and more uneasy. She glanced about for a way of escape. "Why did you leave mo as you did?" | "I told you then." She tried to cross He seized her small wrists and forced tier to loo!; at him. "Ami 1 am not happy without you. and I never, never can be." The flood gates were < pea. His eyes wore aglow, lie bent toward her eagerly. "Oh, you mustn't!" aim begged. "You've grown so close," ho cried, "so close!" She struggled t" be free. He did not heed b< r. "You know, you must know, what I moan." He drew her toward him und forced lo r Into bis anna. "You're more precious to nie than all oho on this earth." 1'ir the t:i-;( lime be saw the ox treme pallor on her face. He felt her growing limp and lifeless In his arms. A doubt crossed his mind. "If I am wrong in tbiuklug you feel as I tl<>, toward the dresslug tent. "YOU TALK ABOUT YOUIl MOTH Kit! WHY, >///;?/* Hi: ASHAMED TO OWN YOU." Hingt) was wailing, "ami bring Burba* . rlail. "I'm not going t>n tonight. Klolso la going to ride in my place." ThlH w as die second Urne today that Rlngo bad boon led away without go- 1 lug ini>> (ho ring. Something in his big, wondering eyes made I'olly follow him und apologize, lie was very proud, was Hin go, ami very conscien tious, lie fell uneasy when he saw i!.Iber horses going (?> iliolr work Without him. "Never mind, Bingo," she said, pat ilng his groat, arched neck: "we'll i how 'em tomorrow." lie rubbed hi ruiiny nose against her check, "We'll lllilke them sit up again. Barker says >ur art's no good that I've let down. Hut it's not your fault. Rlngo. I've not been fair to you. i ll give you a , chance tomorrow. Von wait. He'll never say ll again. Bingo, never again!" I'olly had nothing more to do to night except to get into her street clothes, The wagons would soon ho moving away. For a moment she glanced at the dark church steeple; then she turned to go inside the tent. A deep, familiar voice stopped her. "I'olly'." She turned (piiekly. She could not answer. Douglas tame toward her. Ho gazed nt<her in nmnr.eiucnt. She drew her capo about her slightly chid figure. She seemed older to him. IUOI'0 unapproachable with her hair heaped high and sparkling with jewels. she found strength at hi si to open her lips, but Still no sound canio from them. She II 11(1 the pasior looked at each other strangely, like spirits new ly met from far apart worlds, She, too, thought her companion changed, lie was older; the circles beneath his eyes were deeper, the look In their dept hs more gr.i \ o. "We were such close neighbors to day 1 1 rather thought you'd call." he stammered, lie was uncertain what be was saying. It did not matter - be was there w Ith her. "When you're In a circus there isn't much time for culling." "That's why I've cotno to call on you." They might hoJ'0 been sbep belli and shepherdess on u May day wooing for the balling way in which their words came. "You're all right?" be went on. "You're happy?" "Yes, very." she said. Her eyes were downcast. He did not believe her. The effort in her voice, her drawn, white face, belied her wolds. How could be get the truth from her'/ "Jim suhl you might not want to see me." She started. "Hnfl .Mm bOOtl talking to you?" "Yes, bUt 1 didn't let him stop me, for you told me the day you left that you'd never change toward me. Have you, I'olly?" He studied her QnXlOUSlV If you honestly cilTO for nil this." ho glanced it bout tit the tents, "more than for ttny life Hint I Will give you, I '.Yi err mint!, Hlnno." shan't Interferp. your way in tin by nhd <;? ?1 hies enre for mo, I**<>! You'l hour, i you. i.v." ho he going OU I'll Pity good* but If you do was pi ending now, "if you're tiot htippy hero, won't you OoniO bUelt to me': W'. ti't J'Olt, Polly V" Sho Oil red hol moot his eyes nor yet f.> solid lllni ft way. She stood Irreso lute The Volt.'o of Doncolt Strong an swered for her. "So you're Inf.*. are yotl?" "Yon, Don colt Strong, I'm here," an swered the pastor as he turned to meet the aeenslng eyes of the deacon. ' As for you, miss,"continued strong, with an Insolent nod toward Dolly, "I might have known how you'd keep your part of the bargain." "Bargain!" echoed Douglas. "What bargain':" "Oll, piepse, Demon Strong, please. I didn't mean to see hint I didn't, tru ly." She hardly knew what she was saying. "What bargain?" dotnnnded Douglas. "She told me that you ami her' wasn't ever golll' lo see each other Og'ln!" roared Strong. "If I'd knowed she \\:ih goln' to keep on with this kind of thing you wouldn't have got OU so easy." "So that's It!" erled Douglas. It was all clear to him now. He recalled everything her hysterical behavior, her laughter, her tears. "It was yotl who drove that child hack to this." He glanced at Polly, The narrow shoul ders wore bent forward. The nervous little fingers were clasping and nnchisp Continued on pag< Nomination Ballot 500 VOTES CREAT POPULARITY CONTEST I Nominate SC (Only one of these may bo oast for a candidate.) wajtmwumiM ??BMW Fleming" Brothers JEWELERS Diamonds Watches Lockets Rings Novelties Watches and Jewelery Repairing A complete line of the above goods from which to make your selection. Call and see us. Fleming Brothers Jewelers Laurens, S. C Ice Cream For Desert Delicious and Re= freshing Use Jello Ice I Cream Powder S all flavors. Junket Tablets (Flavor to Suit) Fruit Jars Quarts and Pints New Rubbers Ma ha f fey & Babb PHONE 211 LAURENS, S. C. University of SoutK Carolina Schools of Arts, Science, Kduca tion, Law, Kugincering and (iraduate Studies. Ten different courses leading to the degrees of A. B. and Ii. S. College feel, room and light, $66.00. Hoard $12.00, per mouth. Tuition remitted in special cases. Porty-tWO scholarships each worth $100 in cash and free tui tion. For catalogue address, S. C. MITCH 1-IJ,, President Columbia, S. C. I PIANOS I In buying Pianos it is well to remember that it costs a great deal to keep Pianos on hand, also to ship and re-ship for special sales. This necessary cost is ad ded to the price and the purchaser pays it. I sell Pianos direct from the factory to the pur chaser, and there is no additional expense to be paid. ' I buy Pianos from reputable Manufacturers and am in a position to save yon much money on a purchase [of ! can sell at any price, It yon want terms, mine arc tile most liberal?in fact I let yon make the terms. I Give me a chance to show yott before you bny. Do You Want to Save Money? 1 can help yon save it. You take no risk in inak- | I in?-; the investigation before buying. You will do ' yourself and family an injustice if you do not see me I before buying. I have pretty Benches, Stools and Chairs, and a large line of beautiful Scarfs to select from. I can 1 tell you much about a Piano. Come to see me or write. (I sold The Advertiser the Piano for their popular ity contest.) Respectfully L. A. McCORD The Piano and Organ Man. Laurens, S. C. Real Estate Offerings it',7 acres of land bounded by lands M. li. Holder, w. l). Abercrombie, and ? others; s room dwelling, ?'< tenant houses, good barn and out-buildings. Price ?i'n.(Ki per acre Terms: $1,000 cash, remainder in live equal instal ments. 175 acres known as old Coodgyn i place, has s room dwelling, 15 tenant houses, tine corn mil. in good running order with 7."? horse water power. Price $4,500. Terms made easy. 122 acres of land, bounded by lands of Mansel Owings, Eva Jackson, and Warrior Creek, Price $20 per acre. 117 acres of land near Gray Court, bounded by lands of E. T. Slu-ll, W. E. Qray; seven room cottage, line barn and outbuildings and line past ure. Price $00 per acre. 200 acres of land near Durbin Creek church, bounded by hinds of W. v. ! Parks and Lnurens White; 3 tenant houses, well timbered, good State of cultivation. Price $30.00 per acre. 37 acres land, bounded by ltmds of .1. I!. Wells. Thomas Hurts, and others witli five room dwelling, good out-"* buildings; near Ekom. Price $1."? per i acre. One lot at Watts Mills, with seven room cottage, 200 feet front and loo feet deep, with meat market. Price ?1,200. Some valuable property In town of Clinton. Nino business lots on Broad street, ranging in price from $500 to $1,200 per lot. Two iots fronting on Musgrove street. $300 each, One beautiful building lot fronting Mus grove atreet, price $2,000. one lot with beautiful residence fronting on Musgrove street, price $3,1*00? See line early if you wish to purchase, this is an exceptional opportunity. 150 acres land, one-half mile of Dial church, with a handsome dwelling. :: tenant houses and good outbuildings. Come rpilck If you want this place, j Price $50 per acre. I 52 acres of land just outside of the corporate limits of the town of Cray Court, with one tenant house. Price : $."?<> per tic re. Two acre lot In the town of Gray Court, with 7 room dwelling, nicely j located. Price $2,500. One business lot. CO feet front, 150 t feet deep, in town of Gray Court, j Price $500. One lot at Walts Mills. 250 feet front by 7" tie! deep, I room cottage and out buildings. Price $1,000. 88 acres of land near BramlelL's church, bounded by lands of w. P, Harris and .1 no. Iltlrdclto. Seven room dwelling, 2 (ennui houses, good barn and oil I buildings, Price $20 per aero. I 10 acrc:i of land bounded by Will Martin ami Garret! lands, seven room dwelling, 2 t< nnnt houses, good ; barn and oat buildings. Price $2."i ? per acre. ?10 acres land near Ov/ingS Station bounded by land of .lohn Jones and. Tom Dramlett with dwelling and out buildings price $35.00 per acre. C5 acres of land, with dwelling, good barn and out-buildings, near OwingS. Price $3,500; terms made easy. 11! acres bounded by lauds of Jeff Davis and Herbert Martin: :l good ten ant bouses, and good barn. Price $.'.U per acre. 2!i acres hind near the incorporated limits of the Town of Fountain Inn bounded by lands of Hobt. Taylor, T. E, .Nelson, Jim Adams and others; dwellings and out buildings. PrU o $7.">.UU per acre. 100 acres land, with five room dwelling, 3-rooin tenant house, good out buildings, near Hickory Tavern. Sullivan township. Price $15.00 per acre. f? acres of land in town of Lanford, with tenant nous, at $50.00 per acre. One lot at Laurens Mills, with weil and 2 brick chimneys. Price $350. SO acres of land in one mile of the town of Gray Court, with two dwell ings. Price $40 per acre. 52 acres of land in town of Gray Court, dwelling and outbuildings. Price $50 per tic re. R'18 acres of land near Rabtlh Creek church, S-room dwelling, three tenant houses. Price $::2.."i0 per acre. L'l 1 acres of land in Hunter town ship, bounded by lands of Itufus Dun. lap. BebCOCn Christian and Goo. Craw ford: 2 tour room cottages, good out buildings, fine bottom lauds, well tim bered; i*0 acres in cultivation. Only $20 )acre. CO acSres In Dial township, bounded by lands of Pink Heliums, Ludy Bol lid It. C. Wallace. Price .fl.tlOo, I0S acres of land in Greenville coun ty. Butler township, bounded by landd of Mary Snow, and Taylor and Crelgh (uii place; known as the Thomas Ben nett place, on Rnoroe river; six room dwelling, 2 good tenant houses and store building. Price $3,000.00. 140 acres bounded by lands of V. C. Hellnms and Mitchell Owens, In 3 miles of Lnurena; 2 dwelling- and out buildings. Price per acre. Din- I room cottage, with hall nrtd 2 porches, ort Gnrlhlgton avenue. Price $1,150. 2 ftCl'i 3 in town of Cray Court; nice building site. Price $500.1 . P_!7 acres land in Sullivan township, room dwelling, good out buildings, 1 tenant ItOUSO. Price per acre. 100 acres of land In Youngs township 11 room dwelling, two tenant houses, good barn. Price s/'J.l'???. 517 acres land l miles of Laurens, bounded by lands Mrs. Burgess, Bob Brown, Jno. Madden and others: <*> ten ant houses; V horse farm in cultivation. Will )>e cut into lots of 10 I acres each. I'rice $20 per acre. J. N. Leak Real Estate, Stocks and Bonds. Gray Court, S. C. A Word to the Parents of Laurens County Do you dcalrfi A liberal education for your boy? If BO can you send Mm to a better place than ERSKINE COLLEGE, Due West, S. C. 7 You know the good reputation of Due West. ERSKINE COLLEGE has been a neighbor to you for more than 70 years. It offers the opportunity for liberal culture at a reasonable COSt, Free tuition in Wylie Home for girls, for illustrated catalogue, apply to J. S. MOFFATT. Duf West. S. C. Littleton Female College One of the most successful and best equipped hoarding schools in the South with hot water heat, electric lights and other improvements. 28th annual session w II begin Sept. 16, l!'<>?.t. For catalogue address J. M. RHODES. President. Littleton, N. C.