Chapter I

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From this reading “Hurry, hurry,” she gasped, as a white-robed figure stepped inside her room _Frontispiece_ Step by step she advanced nearer the dead man 12 He took out Marian’s package of papers and placed them in Evelyn’s lap 80 “René,” she blushed hotly, “René loves me” 252 THE THREE STRINGS

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From this reading “Hurry, hurry,” she gasped, as a white-robed figure stepped inside her room _Frontispiece_ Step by step she advanced nearer the dead man 12 He took out Marian’s package of papers and placed them in Evelyn’s lap 80 “René,” she blushed hotly, “René loves me” 252 THE THREE STRINGS

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading To Alain Campbell White, Esq., of Litchfield, Conn., the Author is indebted for kindly assistance in working out a chess problem which his expert knowledge of chess made feasible.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading The Author desires also to express her appreciation of the assistance of Dr. Alexander J. Anderson of Waterbury, Conn., whose help in solving a “knotty” problem was but one of many acts of kindness.

farther along in physical or mental development

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a positive feeling of liking

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European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading The Author desires also to express her appreciation of the assistance of Dr. Alexander J. Anderson of Waterbury, Conn., whose help in solving a “knotty” problem was but one of many acts of kindness.

in addition

From this reading The Author desires also to express her appreciation of the assistance of Dr. Alexander J. Anderson of Waterbury, Conn., whose help in solving a “knotty” problem was but one of many acts of kindness.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

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United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)

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understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

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at the same time that; because; in the way that

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the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

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freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading BY NATALIE SUMNER LINCOLN AUTHOR OF “THE MOVING FINGER,” “I SPY,” “THE NAMELESS MAN,” “C. O. D.,” “THE TREVOR CASE,” “THE OFFICIAL CHAPERON,” ETC.

the past participle of “be”

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past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

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From this reading THEODORE VERNON BOYNTON OF WASHINGTON, D. C.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Author desires also to express her appreciation of the assistance of Dr. Alexander J. Anderson of Waterbury, Conn., whose help in solving a “knotty” problem was but one of many acts of kindness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY NATALIE SUMNER LINCOLN AUTHOR OF “THE MOVING FINGER,” “I SPY,” “THE NAMELESS MAN,” “C. O. D.,” “THE TREVOR CASE,” “THE OFFICIAL CHAPERON,” ETC.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading BY NATALIE SUMNER LINCOLN AUTHOR OF “THE MOVING FINGER,” “I SPY,” “THE NAMELESS MAN,” “C. O. D.,” “THE TREVOR CASE,” “THE OFFICIAL CHAPERON,” ETC.

United States mythologist (1904-1987)

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an occurrence of something

From this reading BY NATALIE SUMNER LINCOLN AUTHOR OF “THE MOVING FINGER,” “I SPY,” “THE NAMELESS MAN,” “C. O. D.,” “THE TREVOR CASE,” “THE OFFICIAL CHAPERON,” ETC.

one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people

From this reading BY NATALIE SUMNER LINCOLN AUTHOR OF “THE MOVING FINGER,” “I SPY,” “THE NAMELESS MAN,” “C. O. D.,” “THE TREVOR CASE,” “THE OFFICIAL CHAPERON,” ETC.

weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat

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the time of person's life when they are a child

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conduct or direct the steering of a ship or plane

From this reading To Alain Campbell White, Esq., of Litchfield, Conn., the Author is indebted for kindly assistance in working out a chess problem which his expert knowledge of chess made feasible.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading BY NATALIE SUMNER LINCOLN AUTHOR OF “THE MOVING FINGER,” “I SPY,” “THE NAMELESS MAN,” “C. O. D.,” “THE TREVOR CASE,” “THE OFFICIAL CHAPERON,” ETC.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

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plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The Author desires also to express her appreciation of the assistance of Dr. Alexander J. Anderson of Waterbury, Conn., whose help in solving a “knotty” problem was but one of many acts of kindness.

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From this reading The Author desires also to express her appreciation of the assistance of Dr. Alexander J. Anderson of Waterbury, Conn., whose help in solving a “knotty” problem was but one of many acts of kindness.

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading To Alain Campbell White, Esq., of Litchfield, Conn., the Author is indebted for kindly assistance in working out a chess problem which his expert knowledge of chess made feasible.

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From this reading BY NATALIE SUMNER LINCOLN AUTHOR OF “THE MOVING FINGER,” “I SPY,” “THE NAMELESS MAN,” “C. O. D.,” “THE TREVOR CASE,” “THE OFFICIAL CHAPERON,” ETC.

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From this reading “Hurry, hurry,” she gasped, as a white-robed figure stepped inside her room _Frontispiece_ Step by step she advanced nearer the dead man 12 He took out Marian’s package of papers and placed them in Evelyn’s lap 80 “René,” she blushed hotly, “René loves me” 252 THE THREE STRINGS

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading To Alain Campbell White, Esq., of Litchfield, Conn., the Author is indebted for kindly assistance in working out a chess problem which his expert knowledge of chess made feasible.

give expression to

From this reading The Author desires also to express her appreciation of the assistance of Dr. Alexander J. Anderson of Waterbury, Conn., whose help in solving a “knotty” problem was but one of many acts of kindness.

capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are

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a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

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feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading BY NATALIE SUMNER LINCOLN AUTHOR OF “THE MOVING FINGER,” “I SPY,” “THE NAMELESS MAN,” “C. O. D.,” “THE TREVOR CASE,” “THE OFFICIAL CHAPERON,” ETC.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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an ornamental facade

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containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

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past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

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the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

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give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The Author desires also to express her appreciation of the assistance of Dr. Alexander J. Anderson of Waterbury, Conn., whose help in solving a “knotty” problem was but one of many acts of kindness.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The Author desires also to express her appreciation of the assistance of Dr. Alexander J. Anderson of Waterbury, Conn., whose help in solving a “knotty” problem was but one of many acts of kindness.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading To Alain Campbell White, Esq., of Litchfield, Conn., the Author is indebted for kindly assistance in working out a chess problem which his expert knowledge of chess made feasible.

in a heated manner

From this reading “Hurry, hurry,” she gasped, as a white-robed figure stepped inside her room _Frontispiece_ Step by step she advanced nearer the dead man 12 He took out Marian’s package of papers and placed them in Evelyn’s lap 80 “René,” she blushed hotly, “René loves me” 252 THE THREE STRINGS

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading “Hurry, hurry,” she gasped, as a white-robed figure stepped inside her room _Frontispiece_ Step by step she advanced nearer the dead man 12 He took out Marian’s package of papers and placed them in Evelyn’s lap 80 “René,” she blushed hotly, “René loves me” 252 THE THREE STRINGS

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading BY NATALIE SUMNER LINCOLN AUTHOR OF “THE MOVING FINGER,” “I SPY,” “THE NAMELESS MAN,” “C. O. D.,” “THE TREVOR CASE,” “THE OFFICIAL CHAPERON,” ETC.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WHOSE LOYAL AFFECTION HAS BEEN MINE SINCE CHILDHOOD, I SEND THIS PROBLEM, IN FULL ASSURANCE THAT SHE WILL PULL THE RIGHT “STRING.”

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading To Alain Campbell White, Esq., of Litchfield, Conn., the Author is indebted for kindly assistance in working out a chess problem which his expert knowledge of chess made feasible.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To Alain Campbell White, Esq., of Litchfield, Conn., the Author is indebted for kindly assistance in working out a chess problem which his expert knowledge of chess made feasible.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading The Author desires also to express her appreciation of the assistance of Dr. Alexander J. Anderson of Waterbury, Conn., whose help in solving a “knotty” problem was but one of many acts of kindness.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading To Alain Campbell White, Esq., of Litchfield, Conn., the Author is indebted for kindly assistance in working out a chess problem which his expert knowledge of chess made feasible.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading The Author desires also to express her appreciation of the assistance of Dr. Alexander J. Anderson of Waterbury, Conn., whose help in solving a “knotty” problem was but one of many acts of kindness.

making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe

From this reading The Author desires also to express her appreciation of the assistance of Dr. Alexander J. Anderson of Waterbury, Conn., whose help in solving a “knotty” problem was but one of many acts of kindness.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading To Alain Campbell White, Esq., of Litchfield, Conn., the Author is indebted for kindly assistance in working out a chess problem which his expert knowledge of chess made feasible.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

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16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading BY NATALIE SUMNER LINCOLN AUTHOR OF “THE MOVING FINGER,” “I SPY,” “THE NAMELESS MAN,” “C. O. D.,” “THE TREVOR CASE,” “THE OFFICIAL CHAPERON,” ETC.

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plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

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steadfast in allegiance or duty

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produced by a manufacturing process

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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading BY NATALIE SUMNER LINCOLN AUTHOR OF “THE MOVING FINGER,” “I SPY,” “THE NAMELESS MAN,” “C. O. D.,” “THE TREVOR CASE,” “THE OFFICIAL CHAPERON,” ETC.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The Author desires also to express her appreciation of the assistance of Dr. Alexander J. Anderson of Waterbury, Conn., whose help in solving a “knotty” problem was but one of many acts of kindness.

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From this reading “Hurry, hurry,” she gasped, as a white-robed figure stepped inside her room _Frontispiece_ Step by step she advanced nearer the dead man 12 He took out Marian’s package of papers and placed them in Evelyn’s lap 80 “René,” she blushed hotly, “René loves me” 252 THE THREE STRINGS

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

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the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading WHOSE LOYAL AFFECTION HAS BEEN MINE SINCE CHILDHOOD, I SEND THIS PROBLEM, IN FULL ASSURANCE THAT SHE WILL PULL THE RIGHT “STRING.”

in motion

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a form of address for a married woman

From this reading TO MRS.

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading BY NATALIE SUMNER LINCOLN AUTHOR OF “THE MOVING FINGER,” “I SPY,” “THE NAMELESS MAN,” “C. O. D.,” “THE TREVOR CASE,” “THE OFFICIAL CHAPERON,” ETC.

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From this reading BY NATALIE SUMNER LINCOLN AUTHOR OF “THE MOVING FINGER,” “I SPY,” “THE NAMELESS MAN,” “C. O. D.,” “THE TREVOR CASE,” “THE OFFICIAL CHAPERON,” ETC.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

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a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading BY NATALIE SUMNER LINCOLN AUTHOR OF “THE MOVING FINGER,” “I SPY,” “THE NAMELESS MAN,” “C. O. D.,” “THE TREVOR CASE,” “THE OFFICIAL CHAPERON,” ETC.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BY NATALIE SUMNER LINCOLN AUTHOR OF “THE MOVING FINGER,” “I SPY,” “THE NAMELESS MAN,” “C. O. D.,” “THE TREVOR CASE,” “THE OFFICIAL CHAPERON,” ETC.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading BY NATALIE SUMNER LINCOLN AUTHOR OF “THE MOVING FINGER,” “I SPY,” “THE NAMELESS MAN,” “C. O. D.,” “THE TREVOR CASE,” “THE OFFICIAL CHAPERON,” ETC.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Author desires also to express her appreciation of the assistance of Dr. Alexander J. Anderson of Waterbury, Conn., whose help in solving a “knotty” problem was but one of many acts of kindness.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To Alain Campbell White, Esq., of Litchfield, Conn., the Author is indebted for kindly assistance in working out a chess problem which his expert knowledge of chess made feasible.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

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writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

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situated in a particular spot or position

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a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading WHOSE LOYAL AFFECTION HAS BEEN MINE SINCE CHILDHOOD, I SEND THIS PROBLEM, IN FULL ASSURANCE THAT SHE WILL PULL THE RIGHT “STRING.”

cause to move by pulling

From this reading WHOSE LOYAL AFFECTION HAS BEEN MINE SINCE CHILDHOOD, I SEND THIS PROBLEM, IN FULL ASSURANCE THAT SHE WILL PULL THE RIGHT “STRING.”

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From this reading “Hurry, hurry,” she gasped, as a white-robed figure stepped inside her room _Frontispiece_ Step by step she advanced nearer the dead man 12 He took out Marian’s package of papers and placed them in Evelyn’s lap 80 “René,” she blushed hotly, “René loves me” 252 THE THREE STRINGS

precisely, exactly

From this reading WHOSE LOYAL AFFECTION HAS BEEN MINE SINCE CHILDHOOD, I SEND THIS PROBLEM, IN FULL ASSURANCE THAT SHE WILL PULL THE RIGHT “STRING.”

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

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cause to go somewhere

From this reading WHOSE LOYAL AFFECTION HAS BEEN MINE SINCE CHILDHOOD, I SEND THIS PROBLEM, IN FULL ASSURANCE THAT SHE WILL PULL THE RIGHT “STRING.”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading WHOSE LOYAL AFFECTION HAS BEEN MINE SINCE CHILDHOOD, I SEND THIS PROBLEM, IN FULL ASSURANCE THAT SHE WILL PULL THE RIGHT “STRING.”

from a time in the past until now

From this reading WHOSE LOYAL AFFECTION HAS BEEN MINE SINCE CHILDHOOD, I SEND THIS PROBLEM, IN FULL ASSURANCE THAT SHE WILL PULL THE RIGHT “STRING.”

finding a solution to a problem

From this reading The Author desires also to express her appreciation of the assistance of Dr. Alexander J. Anderson of Waterbury, Conn., whose help in solving a “knotty” problem was but one of many acts of kindness.

catch sight of

From this reading BY NATALIE SUMNER LINCOLN AUTHOR OF “THE MOVING FINGER,” “I SPY,” “THE NAMELESS MAN,” “C. O. D.,” “THE TREVOR CASE,” “THE OFFICIAL CHAPERON,” ETC.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

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inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

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a lightweight cord

From this reading WHOSE LOYAL AFFECTION HAS BEEN MINE SINCE CHILDHOOD, I SEND THIS PROBLEM, IN FULL ASSURANCE THAT SHE WILL PULL THE RIGHT “STRING.”

the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments

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United States sociologist (1840-1910)

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHOSE LOYAL AFFECTION HAS BEEN MINE SINCE CHILDHOOD, I SEND THIS PROBLEM, IN FULL ASSURANCE THAT SHE WILL PULL THE RIGHT “STRING.”

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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the people or things already mentioned, as the object

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From this reading THEODORE VERNON BOYNTON OF WASHINGTON, D. C.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading WHOSE LOYAL AFFECTION HAS BEEN MINE SINCE CHILDHOOD, I SEND THIS PROBLEM, IN FULL ASSURANCE THAT SHE WILL PULL THE RIGHT “STRING.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading TO MRS.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

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From this reading THEODORE VERNON BOYNTON OF WASHINGTON, D. C.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Author desires also to express her appreciation of the assistance of Dr. Alexander J. Anderson of Waterbury, Conn., whose help in solving a “knotty” problem was but one of many acts of kindness.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading THEODORE VERNON BOYNTON OF WASHINGTON, D. C.

a city in west central Connecticut

From this reading The Author desires also to express her appreciation of the assistance of Dr. Alexander J. Anderson of Waterbury, Conn., whose help in solving a “knotty” problem was but one of many acts of kindness.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading To Alain Campbell White, Esq., of Litchfield, Conn., the Author is indebted for kindly assistance in working out a chess problem which his expert knowledge of chess made feasible.

a Caucasian

From this reading To Alain Campbell White, Esq., of Litchfield, Conn., the Author is indebted for kindly assistance in working out a chess problem which his expert knowledge of chess made feasible.

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From this reading “Hurry, hurry,” she gasped, as a white-robed figure stepped inside her room _Frontispiece_ Step by step she advanced nearer the dead man 12 He took out Marian’s package of papers and placed them in Evelyn’s lap 80 “René,” she blushed hotly, “René loves me” 252 THE THREE STRINGS

belonging to which person

From this reading WHOSE LOYAL AFFECTION HAS BEEN MINE SINCE CHILDHOOD, I SEND THIS PROBLEM, IN FULL ASSURANCE THAT SHE WILL PULL THE RIGHT “STRING.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading WHOSE LOYAL AFFECTION HAS BEEN MINE SINCE CHILDHOOD, I SEND THIS PROBLEM, IN FULL ASSURANCE THAT SHE WILL PULL THE RIGHT “STRING.”

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading To Alain Campbell White, Esq., of Litchfield, Conn., the Author is indebted for kindly assistance in working out a chess problem which his expert knowledge of chess made feasible.