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Belinda

AT a meeting of the Golden League of Mystery a Woman was

discovered, writing in a note-book. A member directed the

attention of the Superb High Chairman to her, and she was asked to

explain her presence there, and what she was doing.

"I came in for my own pleasure and instruction," she said, "and was

so struck by the wisdom of the speakers that I could not help making a few notes."

"Madam," said the Superb High Chairman, "we have no objection to

visitors if they will pledge themselves not to publish anything

they hear. Are you - on your honour as a lady, now, madam - are

you not connected with some newspaper?"

"Good gracious, no!" cried the Woman, earnestly. "Why, sir, I am

an officer of the Womens Press Association!"

She was permitted to remain, and presented with resolutions of apology.