Reflections. The beautiful home was crowded with people assembled to honor the distinguished guest. But the explorer soon tired of tho attentions, nnd ns ho leaned his arm against a pillar, he allowed himself to be transported back to the sceno of his triumph. "Such a waste," he mumbled, audibly, au-dibly, staring Into space, "such a waste, such a waste." Why so many stout Indies left tho house In indignation, tho hostess wns unable to lenrn. Sunday Magazine of the Pittsburg Dispatch.