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Exeter Advocate, 1902-1-9, Page 2vii*****)tEcoN(*),K**411i4KsmicAswtowtow‘otz+30.3*.******* Or .4d The 1 - ; Of F. t Re 't -d Witch 'Wooing t Constantin, tik*****RE,*XittioK*144t.:14:1*, '',4***K.N.3(41.4(.34. 011APTB1n XXVIII. !night of the nittelred IU (which was Um next morning broke so dear eo inve4ti°11 a the evil QUE tAd mid bright that oue might ley Bundes combined) would be obliter- be,liese eltelt s'gry as itittre could ated from her mind In one sweep. as Immo nothieg te eo with aa gegen eo it Were. when this happy arrange - beauteous tte that which it illumined. °lent' °Ilus was 13144° known to lier" Tbe ems. ehone bUant1y tn Merry' To be his wife! Yes; that would xaye darting • from glade to glade, square everything, The perlitate of the flowers burdened kle waS Ltd/ of these modest Inu.S- the air,. There was a, touch of light,uga Whea he was rudely startled by hearted gayety, sweet as was inee., the quick springing of a tall figure oestite in an great Nature's worke, . from the wall on hue rIght at On svAS close On n0011 --a. Mary, de,. to the road. Itelone noon -as .Vea.therston welked "Whither awayold chap?" dee dense the road that, lead to Tee cee_ mended Gerrett Barry blithely, as he teege„ kxis, brows beet. and, reached his side, 5 -Item was a totula there Was a, Settled look of determin- aemetiting that might be termed ation on Ids weneorea rave. ens contempt in the gayety of his mu - nose was full of purpose, nor. Be laughed as his oyes caught and his moutha feature rateer die, Featherston's, as a at some hidden 4eult te rez d. as a ride, was contr.! rOC011eetien. mirthful, but hardly pressed, Uwe() tim,e5 of lato oval creditable; end- altogether there Was Otautia. had dealect itereelf to hint- a want od respect in his bearing, thia ho felt ao eure Site Was in the house resPeet tuat" dne honest Wall alwaYs Q0. those three occeelons ae though t'we$ to 4)31Qt""' 12,0 bad oeea ber-but to -day he told "I am golug to The Cottage to see hinmelf be was not to be battled by Miss ZdeOillielulder." retarned FOP, ftWf AnbterfUge of' girl's. inveution. I therston, in his starchiest tette. kie0 her he would. Tie, believed 50 ear "Ahl aud are you now?" $aid Bar- ba himself that lie felt he was capable ry lightlytoo ligialy. "To WW1 U f dein away witii the bad !mores -tiler the top of the Mornizg'. eh?" slon be matie upon her On that luck- i "I alwaye think sticb, an extreme lase evmingat Ballymore. By -the- PitYr nlY dear Iloory," returned Mr. bye, he was in Mrs. Ihtudas• debt for t Featherston* “that Y u Pend" ill that, and he thought he now saw a trYing to make people believe you means of repe,yieg Dr, He laughed are the terrible Irishman whom 1.-Ing- 1uite gayly to himself. as ho wanted /and bee created. It has quite died along 'whisking the pretty beads off out nova I assure eou. and you will the tall marguerites that lined the interest nobody in. that role" -"or frOtldWaY. AS he Called to mind a lite in any other," he would have clearly tee ceeyeeseeion be bad yesterday liked to say, but the Linieriek man, with Dinner edurehy, aroma oe, Bally,. he was awarocoeld make himself more, whose father was a tetiant of nnPleasaut at times. "Thu tYPIcal his. Even tbo :actuary of the sever.- ' Irishman 1 thiuk• In what traV 4115 wasted on that OCCAZIOlt did ft. English nOVelS have prouuced a. giot teem toe edge off his mirth. good rawly of them. They ore el:- Wasted?-ao Itreniely stranoo beings. aud one But as for Coostaatia. he hardly 'wanders who first InVented theU1' knew till lately now lus verY soul But the illustrious author's Patna has was set, on the gaining a that girl. 'not trausPireV. Iter coldness, her sttulidil avoiclauce "To hear you talk is a liberal edue catty heated his desire for tier a cation!" said llarrY'r glancing at hint thousentifold. That absurd infatua- with undisguised admtration. "Dow tion 1st a motile= for that red -hatred you beguile the Nay! To a rackety traitoresse-whot Was it conipared fellow Iike me you can't think what with the basting passion. he eater- an amount of moral good it does to tainefl for this girl who of late had be permitted to listen to the words ISeeMed. to flout Wm? The eyes that of wisdom that drop from the iii)s ef once smiled on him WerO averted now a. reallY ea nest conscientious liver the Ups no longer laughed. The hap. such as you. So many of your so- py, girlish voice was grave and eon- called honest Chrzstians aro such titstuned when by chance sho net hSTocrites; but you! There is soma- wtth him. But all thia stualy told thing delightful In the knowledge but the one tale: that she still loved , that there is no shanz about you." him! IL cloud had fallen upon her Mr. Isea.therston cast a swift glance affectien and saddened it, but It on..1 at, his companion out a the corner • remalued for lient to speak -to we.; of his eye. but Barry looked so mild, plain --to plead with her in those se harmless that he believed in lum. seduetive tones that were wont "Ali, well, you, mustn't. rate me too to till her lcivelsr foto with gentle joy, highly," he said, with o. benignant and once again she would be his in, e- beert, in mind. , oee I r•-18,1aegeolenotet outOlaugleing. Really Iris step grew eager. Ho abontheo the fellow was too much for any- one., the dusty road. but. ho had hod body. There was derision in the to attend a small committee ot Blue lough. and Fen,therstoo's face chaug- Ribbonitee in the "Parochial Ilan" ed. tit the village, as tho aborigities cat. "I won't," sold Barry. with. a. led. it, delighting to honor u, in this meaning nod, "rn obligo you there. wise, though In truth It was the oho Perhaps it, would bo impossible, eh?" gleet of bare stono houses, with Ile laughed again. "Well, a truce draughts rushing wudly through xt, personalities," I id "It is occasionally pleasanter to talk of a third person, lloztor bright, now, what's taking you to The Cottage OWS WheneVer the pollee (who wero tosdaY? amiable) were out. ot the way. Ina- Ile asked this mettle question, with tberston had walked from this palace such astounding assurance that for a of delight on the straight and stony second Featherston was a. little tak- road that led to the dwelling, of elms en aback. Then he rallied, lleGillieuddy. His mind was made "An odd question!" he same "And nil. He would. to -day bring- himself You- will Permit rae, to say that 1 face to face with Constantine no cannot see that it is any affair of yours." matter what difficulties beset his path. and lay at her feet his name, "Your sight wants mending, than. his fortune, mad -himself! The last 'Tis ons own attain every bit of capitaLs. it. The fact is, I don't want your He begun to picture to himself her emnPanY at The Cettage to -day • 1 Joy, her pride, when. he at last owned *e 6 4 mg to say to -to- les himself captive to her spear. Dow Constantia. that doesett require an her lovely eyes woube abate, then audience!' '9,Vhat?" exclaimed Featherston involuntarily. He flushed a dark red, and a, heavy frown settled on his forehead. Lovers' ears. are sharp to hear and to comprehend, and Barry's words conveyed their correct meaning to him. Was this by reason of the fact that the little boys ht the town above could not re- sist malting "cock -shots" of the win - lower themselves; her color come and got She would lay her hand confid- ingly in his, and secretly promise to her own heart "to love, honor, and obeys' -obey! good, wise, conserva- tive old word -until her lia's end. Pretty Constantia! A wife to rule, to manage to -to blind occasionally; great blundering brute, then, bound in feet, the One Woman in the world on the same errand as Iiimseht? Good .for him. A dear, unsophicated little heavens, what an astomseing piece of „thing; a veritable rustic maiden, impertinence! It almost took the with, however, good blood in her flavor out of the anticipated pleasure veins, who would believe all things of Copstantia's , blushing acceptance where he was concerned, and only of bus own. proposal. call her soul her ovvn when it agreed "What can you have to say to Miss in thought with his. He could al- most see her, he told himself -in a fanciful vision that was perfect in every detail -as she would surely look when he took her in his terms, and told her that, after long deliber- ation. it was really -really she, and no other, he had elected to take as his companion arid comforter through life. Dear little Coestantiat How pleased she would bet. All remem- brance of that absurd Use° on the McGillicuddy that all th.o world might not hear?" he said, with ill - concealed contempt. What you can't sa3r for me, any way," returned Barry good-humored- ly (he had plenty of reason for his good humor); though perhaps you. /night have no objection to sa.y it for yourself, eh?" Ile peered into the other's face, which was growing from red to crimson. " 'Pon my Soul, I've hit it!" he cried, bringing his large hand 'down upon--Feather- ston's back with a Tesottuding bong. bo that your game, is it? Well, if were you, old. man, I think I'd. tarn home. again. "Let um pees, sir!" said Feether- stone, boiling with. indienetion, " What are yenr innuendoes worth to me? An unsuceessint revel m neces- sarily tll-temPerede so your lee -marks I pass over. Miss SleGilliceddy'e taste is too refined to permit of her ever aehriowlecigiug you as a suitor,. Sa,ve youreelf, I. entreat you, an an-, noying italf-hour with her, awl go back to where you ca,2210 from." "It wasn't from a temperance meeting, Coosisting of a few old woMen, at all oveets," Said. Barry, With Scornful laugh, "Go beek, is it ? To leave thaeourse Clear for you ? Not likely, Oa* bey ! Whero thou goest, wM ; tee:this After- noon. at all eveateee Not that 1 otaeol chatice next to you Dere again. that curious suspieion of die - respectful hikpety eaane into full play, az exile ad the corners at his mouth. "d good young man bus always the 11 over the others ; but the good ung Plan with an azure ribbon. glued to his coat smashes up the lot. Constantia think a, good deal abotet thet blue ribbon," he said, "Be Sltre you put It.prominently forward," There was eonlethialt about his manner that Featheraton found straoga and not altogether tory. it It was a troubie to him, te- muse a puzzle. "I atoll not seek to purchase Miss McGillicuddy's fogor " he said loftily. "1 shell trust. to my own merits." “You adroit,- then, Ilia you are about to seek her favor." said Barry. “Well, I should. be the last to won- der at that. It is the best gift the world holds. in nw opinion ; and be who wins it will be king above his fellows. You see I am outdid with you. To make her my wife is the dearest wish of my heart. That is znore than you dare to say openly be- foro enakileg trial of your skill." "You are wrong there," said Featherston quickly. goaded by the other luta a spoken declaration on his errand. "I have quite decided upon making Miss McGillicuddy Jay, wife. I. of course. regret the feet that, you should have had the billy to set your heart upon her, but I' cannot, for that reason, resign my purpoee. "You feel no fear, no misgiving?" said Barry. "True love alwitys fears," returned Featherston sententiously, with an attempt at sentiment that made Burly long to idck Idea ; "but there are eircurestanceo-there aro, in fact -a ern -reasons -why I dare hope all things, so far as MeGillicndtly is concerned. Not that I deserve any- thing' at her hands." The affectation of humility that marked that hist remark drove Barry to tho very limit, of Ms -patience. Ito bad, however, a. certain knowledge that enabled Idea to restrain him- self. "Don't run yourself down " he said "You are eally too od. Such modesty is very unusual." "As matters stand thus between Miss McGillicuddy and me," went on Featherston, in his smooth, un- oved tones "1 sbould advise you t M , o let me proceed alone to The Cottage to -day." "Andwhy, now " said arry. "If you are so confident of success as you declare yourself, what berm can it do you if 1, torn throW Trm- Self at her feet ? Indeed, as you aro so sure, you may as wed let. me try my fortune first." "No ; I shall not submit to that," exclaimed Featherston hastily. A sudden fear too le possession of him. What if Constantin. in a moment of pique, reznembering the wrong be had done her, and thinking perhaps that he had no intention of coming forward and declaring himself de- Sirous of making- her his wife, should foolishly give way and engage her- self to Barry 1 There was madness in this thought. No ; he would not risk it. "1 left hereof tale moraine-. with a. fixed determination," he said. I see no reason why I should now abandon it." "You mean to be first in. the field?" said Barry hotly. I "Certainly." "In spite of your 'reasons' for be- ing sure of a kindly hearing, and the fact that the foe is so wean u would make me out to be ?" "sf decline to discuss the matter with you," said Featherston wisely, seeing Barry's eyes ablaze. "You'll have to, yet, let me tell you," said Barry grimly, "though not at the present moment, as I should like to present myself to Constantia, on this day of all others in decorous clothing." There VMS a good deal of meaning in this speech, and Feritherston began to wish hon- estly that he had not inet him: "1, too, am determined to be Brat." "We both ain't be," said Feather- ston. One of us, therefore, had bet- ter g,ive in." "lsor once we agree. Let thet one be you." "Never," "Never for me, too," said Barry Fterested, and to -day are the leedingt agriessleuriete la their county and' state. As semi' as they were old ea- Y»W2J4 &L ough to know what it meant to: cam in. Tpcsk aevroe sugiivineentIssiongmec411 intrfo owtheyatintees;,1 fteV=Ird w and eare for. Each WA an entereste to some kind of stocle. It was Obea' own, and the roveiaue deeived from the sale thereot was/ their own, te. spend es they liked. Like all child- ren they lilted to plant vegetables and wore encouraged to teke up the work, Pooh spring a pert of the good& was turned over to them, cant they soon learned luew to grow aziel care for some profitoble crop - When the orchard was planted theY were leduced, to inereot some of theft' Ouridos ie. trees, and in a short time these began to yield a preatable elega turn, Their -aeethetie tastes, the for tho beautiful, ever° cultivate eel in like manner, and eech had 4 bed of flowers or ebrobe to Care fest and enjoy, The eetild is' always iuU of 'energy arid ilfe, and is aiWaYa busy at. work er play. You neves see a, vigerous'. healthy child killioe tbne. Tbey never have time Co areeompliele all the thfogs tbat are planned owl ahead. Now, tf we Can direct all their energies Along ecime Procticat line, for just part of the time, and thio le all, we should aim to doe they will do much that is profitable& from a. money otandpoint. If mete, ivould ordy arrange in memo way that the farm would heeling) a eonrco of revenue to the children fie they grow up, enauy moro of there would be egricalturists from choice FANCY' 'WAIST., 32 to 4,0 Bust. Waists that includo a squere neck effect aro held peeullarly emort and admit of many combinationo aod contrasts. Tho folmirAble example ehown is mode ef Liberty satin in pastel pink with triton:hag of black velvet ribleen, overlaid with they lace applique, Yoke arol cuffs of Irish crochet and full front of thiffon " but all the faebienable eon, silke, an'el oll colors, are worn. And sucie light weight wools as albatraeo, viUing and tho like, in white and light Unto make charming materials for entire gowns, to which, purpose the design Is well suited. The foundation lining is suloothly fitted. and closes at the centre tront. On it aye arrauged the deep pointed. yoke, the full front and the waist proper, which closes invisibly bee :teeth the left trout and at the belt ,shoulder seam. The sleeves are snug 'at the lower portions, ilering over tho hands, the upper portIona beiug gathered to fall in a puft over the elbows. To out this waist for a. woman ot medium sire 3 yards of material 21 inches wide, 2; yards 27 inebes wide 'or 1* yards 44 inches wide will he required, with 14 yards of all-over lace, yards of chiffon. 0 yards each of velvee ribbon and lace applique to nibble and trim, as illustrated. !defiantly.. Ho turned. and began o !walk swiftly in the direction of The Cottage. Featherston, after it. sharp ,t battle with his dignity, turned after %him ; and then coneraenced a walking match that lasted for A. geod. half - "This is absurd," cried Feather- ston at last. "We -cannot both rusk into Miss nIcGillicuddy's presence and declare oursolves." "Certainly not ; but one of us can," retortell Barry, hasteniug on again. as though bis very lite de- pended on his speed. "You must be mad to behave like this 1" cried Featherston furiously. "Not a. bit of it," returned Barrer, still pounding along the road at about ttventy knots an hour. Featherston laid his band on his ann and swung him sharply round. "Don't"be a fool," be said, "Don't you see you will only damage your cause -it cause there ba shall pre- vent • 4 wi o any ell'ect this evening, and to -morrow ,will be mine." "No," said Barry. "Mine. If sit up all night on the gartlen wall of Constentia's house, you shan't see her alone." "That's good enough for ore morn. 6 n The Preference ShoWn ley Thinkinp,r. Peolt,)le for Dr. Chase's3 Syrup of Linseed and Turned- . tine -Record Sales ThEs Season. Considering the large niniaber of, remedies for coughs and colds that are now, offered to the pnblic, and in View of the fact that nearly every druggist has a preparation of his OW1.1 Which he makes an effort to substi- tute for the medicine asked for, it scents truly remarkable that the demand'for Dr. Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine should increase by such leaps and hounds. luring October the sale of Dr. Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine exceeded by several hundred bot- tle., the reaord of aty previous month in its history. When 11., remembered that this preparation. received very little neWspa,per advertising the evidence seeins to be conclusive that it makes, its 'way by sheer force of `7:11Crit, , Thinking people recognize the harmfulness ai d. danger cn using„strong drugs which ere said to cure a oold*, In a few hours. They prefer to cling, to Drnehase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine, WhiCh. they know be- yond a doubt tO be a thorough ancl effective treatment for coughs, Colds, croup, bronchitis, whooping cough, throat irritation., asthma, and. even consumption itself. Tee combination of Linseed and Turpentine, with half a dozen other ingredients of equal va,lue for treating colds, in Such proPortiohs as tiles are found in Dr. Chase's Syrup oi Linseed. and 'i'm'pentine has proven to be a perfect protection against such developments as pneumonia, consumption and serioUs lung troubles. You can With certainty rely on this preparation to afford prompt relief and perfect cure. Do yoii suppose that the sale of Dr. Phase's Syrup ef Linseed and TurPentine would be 'more than three times that of any similar preparation if ee was not the oiost effeCTive renaedy that money can buy? it has stood the test and Proven itself NV cntily of the confidence that is r.3 (1 ill it. People recommend it me to an-, other, and so the good news spreads,. Be sure you get 1„Taie genuine, with Dr. ObaSe's D.,nrtrait and signature on the wrapVer; ?3 003 a bottle. Family size, three times asi much, (,'.CL 1. .4.t all dealers, or lid?qansoni Zates ToroutO.., row, but how for the rest ? Can you keep watch and ward forever ?" an idle man," said Barry tranquilly. • "It will give quite a zest to my life to become your guardian. And, believe me, keep you as the apple of my eye." "Let us Com ly. e to some arrange- ment." said Featherston /inpatient - At this moment the sound of foot- steps bebind them became audible. ere Be Continued) WIND -BREAKS FOR PQWLTRY. Fowls do mot like to remain in- doors, and on stormy days will re- sort to any kind of shelter or break that protects them from the wind and rain. As they prefer to be in the open air as nmeh as possible the necessity for some kind of shelter often arises. If the weather is dry the shelter may he only a covered shed, as clear, sunny weather in- duces fowls to forage, ,and. they pre- fer to be in the sunlight. Some- times all they require is a close fence or wall. This should prompt those who contemplate making poul- try yards to have the lower part of the fence, to the height of about two feet froiu the groun,c1, close, so that the hens may be protected from the direct action of strong winds. If they are expoSed to the full force of the windeven wheu the weather is 110t YOU COid. the result may be colds or other diseases. 4101 BETTER THAN ORTEfOGRAPIIY. The old man had given his son a very fair education, and after gradu- ating he took him , into his shop. 'The young felloW was over -nice about a ,great many things, but the fal;her inade no col-nMe3at. One day an order came iri from a mast:on:Ler. "I wish to go.odness," exclaiined the son, "that Jones would learn to sp'911\71.;;at's the matter with it:?" in- quired the, father cheerfully. he spells coffee with a `tNo, does he ? I never no ticed "Of coarse you never did," said the son, pettishly. L'Yoll never no- tice anything lia that." ' PorhapS nOt, 13 5011,” replied the eo I cl man, gently ; t thele is one thing I no notice,. Which you. will learn by-and-by, aecl that is 11)1 J11C ayr,4 cash.'' Al: a reccet LC3'It ., the co s oil of .+vbicet was the Song, "There's a good. time conang,” fdrmer roSe th 1 1)031 ce an33. said:--' 301 you cold cip't fix tile datec°111c1 CARE OP DAIRY cows. 1. Oomfora-Oows enust bovo cOta," fort, or they caanot do woll. Give them a good bed and a ceenforteble stall with as tauea liberty 48 is eon- sisstent with seeurtty. cleaneinese and convenience, IL Cleaelinese.--Have the arrange - merit of tUe stone, gutters goad fos- tenings such that the ceWs CAA be kept clean. Keep the stable clean. III. Good Air.-Ilavo tint Stable ventilated in such a way as to pro- vide pure air for cows withelat reek- ing it too cold„ W. Windnesse-Alwaya be kind to cows, then they will be glad to see you wben you, come Atlanta& Speak gehtlY to thetta. and uover in angry tones. Remember Ward O. White's fenieus saying 2 "Always speak to a cow as you would to a., lady." V. Usereiso.eeGive coWs a ehanee • exerCiSe in the open ale when wear, ther is comfortable, VL Mllkbug.-Ulk regularly, tft the Sante tittle each. day, dividing the day equolly between railkings; coWs in the Sallie order ond by the SWIM milkers. it peseible, Wilk quickly, but gently. Get all the Milli each time, but do not keep on Stripping alter you have got it. VII. Feeding -Amount at Feed. - Feed cows all they will eat of the proper kinds at load. The concen- trates Should be fed sotnewhat in proportion to the amount ot wUk each cow eon be made to give. But in 00 case should the concentrates constitute more than half. in weight, at the dry matter of the daily ra- tiou-a safer rule is to say one-third. Give only what they will et up at once. Have 210140 left over in the mangere or feed bones tor them to breathe on and get tout, VIII. Variety. -Feed variety foods, They Neill cat more and di- gest more because of it. Feed notla beg but sweet. whole.sonee food. IX. Itegulefity.-Feed at the sante time each day, then cows will not be worrying about tlieir feed. X. Balanced Ration. -Feed as near- ly as practical a balanced ration. But all , cows should not he fed alike; those Inclined to lay on flesh should be fed less ot the earboby- feed.dined to turn all their feed into milk should bo fed more of suck drates, suck as corn; and those in - XI. Succulent Feed.-Tn summer cows should have good pasture " or other green food or silage. Iu winter a, part et the daily ration thould do their best. be silage or roots to enable them to XII. When to Feet1.-Feed both coarse, fodder arid concentrated feed both. morning and eveoing. Feed a small feed of coarse fodder tet, noon if cows hove been accustomeil to it. If"-ccevaseliavelifion.heen moustorned to it, they may. perhaps. do as well without the noon feed by giving more at the other feeds. XIII. Witter. -Cows sbould be wa- teree. at least twice a day when on dry feed, and the water should bo pure and wholesome and at a tena peraturo that best suits them, ethich is at least 20 or nO degrees warmer than ice Water. XIV. Salt. -Cows should have at all times all the salt their appetites crave, which is from ono to two oulnrcetshod aaiblyeVe rules are followed. any cow la s p* will pay well for' her care and feed-. Any cow that does not so pay should be disposed of. CHOOSING A COMING. A great many parents hesitate about giving their children a college education, fearing that they will never come back to the farm. And their fears are rightly founded, for as far as our observation extends, not more than one-fifth of the farm- ers' sons and daughters who go to college come back to the farm. It wouldn't be best for them all to take up some agricultural pursuit, if suck a thing were possible, but it would be better if a few more were educated, energetic farmers. and helping to advance the business along more scientific, progressive lines. If we fail to interest the children in the farm in some way as they grow up we need not eapect them to love or remain on the 1o7rm. How Would we interest them ? Just as we know some who have been in - Tim thild learns that the chlet alm of man is to melte money. and when the farm does not bring them in anything they soon lase their lovo for it aud look to some other calling or proteselon to bring there opeir Immo and ease. itfrsWitittler-"Why, what bring llettle SO early thle afternoon?" iittler (preasiug his handl to hie side and sinking slowly into o with, a, weak smile): "Appendie that's all." eat Mrs, Whittler; "Appendicitis I 'what can you mean?" Whittler: "I know lehat you will say. I know that Mrs. Dighbloweria reception is to -day, and that you said you would never forgive nio 11 I didn't go to it with you. I AU afraid. my dear. that I came lonzu not to go to a. reception, but to die" Mrs. Whittler; ee"Oh, don't say that. Where is the pain ?" (Focht bis head and pulse.) Whittler; "Right here. It came On gradually this morning. Not shorn nein, but a feeling of °pores- oion. That's tho way it always be- gin% you know." Mrs. Whittler: "Nonsense 1 You may have strained a. muscle practise Ing tvith thoso dumbbells. You must go to that reception, dear. I know that it is the bardest thing I could asle you to do, but it is only for this once." Whittler: "You're right; it's onlillr for this ence. This is my last day. Oh. I'll go. What time Is it. to bit - four until seven? nave the embus' lance there for 'MD at 0.30. If this thing progresses as rapidly as they say it does. I won't bo able to stand by then." Moo Whittler: "Now, deor, coin% yourself. It may be nothing, aftez all. You aro so easily alarmed." Whittler; "Easily alarmed! with this pain? Of course, you knoW more about it than I do. nut I'll go to your recepth n. 1 may as well die there as anywhere. But in Can I live -this is only a supposition, madion-in case 1 live to get to tho bospital, have 1Cnifer operate on, me. rye known him for years. Best surgeon is town." • Mrs. Whittler: "Dear, don't take on so. You mustn't." Whittler: "Yount find all ivy pa- pers in order in case peritonitis should set in, as it probably will. The insurance poliey is made out to you, and you can get the money when Knifer signs the death certift- rote." Mrs. Whittler: "But, dear, do you thiek you will have to be operated on?" Whittler: "Why, of course; - don't all cases bile mine have to be oper- ated on?" Mrs.. Whittler: "Not always. I think T can cure you in about half a. minute." Whittler: "You ! How ?" Mrs. Whittler: "It's the cages' thing in the world. You made 5 slight mistake. That reception isn't until a week from to -day. To -night is the smoking concert at your clab." A MODERN The :Bug and the grasshopper mot on tile path one day, andafter reluctantly recognizing each other's,presence, the'Bug observed: "If I had legs as loilg as your., I'd put on a pair of trousers to,thide 'exit" "A.ncl if 1 had your big feet, I'd keep -'ern out of sight," replied the Hopper. Chico they got started, they abused each other without stint, and they had alrnost come to blows, when a Magpie -came along and wanted to know what the fuzs was about. It was agreed to leave it to her as to 'which had most reason to prOud, and after a moment's thought she replied: "Affy tlear' friends, if Inc Grasshopper bas extra. long legs, it Is because ifetween you; but, being- you have a quarrel, and being that it has iseen left to i\iattre made nbim for a jurupist, and if the Bug has extra big feet, it is beeaise be lima roll heavy .burdens before him. There is really 11.0 occasion for dispute And silo onaPPcd tte..'m UP and swallowed thorn down andivet lwr way, !eel. e decide, and beinti• that I wish. to see justiee done, •'why—why"----, that she had settled lbe case on its merits, , Moral; Our citmirels lwing profit only to oLher8..