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Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact

that two railway lines intersect there The Chicago

Express paused only for a s beside ht

streamed from the open door of the station; a few

idlers paced the platfore hackuidly solicited my

business Suddenly out of the shadows ca ulster As I

write, it is with a quickening of the sensation I received

on the occasion of ure rises beforehis hat respectfully,

be said: "Beg pardon, sir; is this Mr Glenar wired me to meet

you, sir"

"Yes; to be sure," I said

The hackave hi, a little regretfully,

I

train

"Two miles, sir," Bates replied "There's no way

over but the hack in winter In sus need stretching; I'll walk," I suggested,

drawing the cool air into ht, and its freshness was grateful after the

hot sleeper Bates accepted the suggestion without

comment We walked to the end of the platfor my trunks about,

and after we had seen theon, I followed Bates down through the broad quiet

street of the village There was ined, and several tall sht