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one hundred per cent American state, an' it's lookin' up!

The Parcæ rocked in silence for a time. Trilby, curled up in a ball at his mistress's feet, was purring. Free Silver continued to snore. Presently, Mrs. Bierbauer croaked softly to herself:

I've a secret in my heart, sweet Marie!

October 20, 1923

New York