Garland Globe | 1906-03-24 | Page 9 | Tricks of Autograph Hunters

Tricks of Autograph Hunters. Somo autograph hunters' tricks are revcnled in tho Connoisseur. George Eliot was taken In by n lady who en-listed en-listed her sympathy In fictitious social work. Another wrote to Ruskln a touching letter of supplication which HI elicited no reply. Sho wroto again in HJ a tono of almost piteous entreaty, HI but still silence Then sho adopted HI another namo and address, becamo HJ tho bogus secretary of an Imaginary art club for young students In a prov- HJ Inclal town, and Invited Mr. Ruskln HJ to como down and deliver an address. HI Tho simple-minded author wrote back HJ a long, delightful letter, asking to be HJ excused from giving an address, un- HJ til the club had made some progress, HJ but imparting much admirable coun- HJ sol and useful rules of iruldance. HJ