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man's slander? Now do send me a wire or a card or a letter, and say that you will open the Bazaar at Brighton.

Very tired, Very dispirited, Ever sincerely and hopefully yours, .

The note from the Rev. Hugh Price Hughes ran thus:—

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October 6th, 1902.

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I find that my friend, Mr. R. J. Campbell, of Brighton, has asked you to open a Bazaar in the Dome. I take the liberty of expressing a very earnest hope that you will be able to comply with Mr. Campbell's request. Mr. Campbell occupies a quite unique position among us, and any kindness shown to him will be a kindness to us all.

I am, dear Madam, Yours sincerely, .

Miss Corelli, however, who was just at that time being made the subject of some particularly venomous attacks concerning her romance, "Temporal Power," felt compelled to maintain her refusal, though much to her own great disinclination and regret—a regret that we share, for we should like to be able to record that she opened the bazaar after all.

