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,
Joseph Parker.
The note from the Rev. Hugh Price Hughes ran
thus:—
Memorial Hall,
Farringdon Street,
London, E. C.
October 6th, 1902.
Dear Madam,—
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,
Hugh Price Hughes.
Miss Marie Corelli.
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.
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