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A TALE OF SOUTHERN
CHINA.
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course, you declined to grant his favor?" WeeeteseeseefopeseiseessessesereWelyeery
How Confidently he said this!. The
other'noticed it and showed hie plea-
sura, 181 1 IJ 6 1� N'
"You may be certain 1 did, He tried
specious arguments to prove the doeu-
monts belonged to him; they failed to
work. Then he showed mo a commis-
sion from the Dowager Empress, giving
him full authority to seize those docu-
ments wherever found, and confiscate
thein in the name of the empire."
Larry emitted a low whistle.
"Carried It pretty far, I should
imagine,"
'Correct;
my boy. IIe found me
stubborn, and began to use violent
threats. I gave him one minute to
apologize or bo thrown from the door."
"That cooled his ardor?"
-1•Xt+3ere'he+ i•4E+eeE43 +0E -A-fA+ 3:E•'P0FienEt'gkii:HetE+A f+0 "Like a bucket of ice -water down his
hack. When he saw me start to take off
my coat he came' to his senses and with-
drew his offensive remarks."
"Ohl if I had only been there to see it
all."
"We went Into argument again, and
he necame heated once morn, though
careful to refrain from personal insults.
I snapped my fingers in his face and
told him that was all I eared for nny
CHAPTER IR.
When he throw away his priestly dis-
guise Larry Kennedy had no intention
of letting his caution go with it.
The knowledge that he had enemies
without number in this imperial city of
China was a fact that could not be dis-
counted, a fact that haunted the little
man day and night, so that he was not
likely to let it pass out of its mind even
when apparently in the midst of
friends.
Those who are best acquainted with
Chinese ways have the greatest respect
for the cunning of the Celestials, and
Larry's experience thus far had taught
him that when dealing with such shrewd
schemers no one was really safe until
he had thoroughly cleared the woods.
but I have my own private lodgings,"
returned the other.
Larry 'thought, he detected a graiby
in his manner that was unusual—at any
rate, after his recent exciting exper-
iences he was just In the mood to lance
the alarm,
"Do you know—are you aware that
she Is under this roof?" he asked,
pointedly.
"Sbie told me so herself, you remem-
ber," replied the other, composedly.
"AYH then you may havo come here
with the intention of seeing my fah'
cousin?"
Lord Sackett glanced hurriedly
around, and there was enough of mys-
tery in his action to set that valiant
little heart of Larry's thumping at an
unusual rate against his ribs.
I -Ie scented action In the air, and
mentally groaned to remember that
whatever was coming he must meet it
Mone, deprived of the sturdy arm and
daring spirit upon which he had been
so accustomed to lean.
"Pardon me for soling as I have done,
but it seems to me es though there is
danger in the very air we breathe, and
When he entered the hotel, it was
with the idea of bodily taking up his
quarters there, thus giving his enemies
to understand that he no longer had
cause to fear tiheni; they could draw
whatever conclusions they pleased from
his action, he did not care the snap of
his finger, though naturally they would
consider that fibs new course was i
brought about by his having jettisoned lin China it is never safe to assume that
his cargo—relieved himself of the papers' the very walls themselves have not
which were the cause of his troubles. ears.'
The very first person Larry set eyes Contusion! you alarm me, you do, by
on after entering the hotel was the Eng- Jawve, now- But, pway, do not hesi-
Ifshman to whom they had intrusted late, Lord \\ ackett, but proceed.
the documents but a couple of hours be- \\ h
fare. Thhat al ccoovee
red the whsle quesllon, as
Lord Beckett was comfortably it were, in a nutshell—what was up?
"I became anxious and thought. it
stretched out in a chair and smoking a only right I should see Mrs. Evans
prime weed. again. You spoke of her resolution to
He looked the picture of contentment. again enter the Forbidden City in order
Larry, though not at all suspicious by to look upon the spot where iter bus -
nature, could not but wonder what band was cut down, and to assure her -
brought him there. self, as it were, that the very last
How could he help it if his mind went chance for hope in his case had become
baste some years to stirring scenes in exhausted. I have determined to ac -
the harbor of Valparaiso, where this company you to Pelting and share your
sante bold Briton, furious because Dr. venture, it you will alloy me.'
Jack interfered with his plans for a Larry was struck In a heap by the un -
fortune, and stung with Jealousy, since
he had been a suitor of Avis Morton be-
fore she ever met Evans atter the bull
fight at Madrid, had done his level best
to make her a widow, and failing in
tis laudable endeavor, had even des-
cended to the miserable work of having
her kidnapped and carried to his steam
yacht, from which she had been rescued
only through the gallant endeavors of
Dr. Tack and his friends.
Yes, such stirring scenes, together
with others equally as exciting, in which
the English bulldog had had a hand,
flashed athwart Larry's memory as he
saw milord comfortably installed in the
building where Avis, secretly mourning
for her lost husband, had taken up her
abode.
Could it be that Plympton—. No,
perish the unworthy thought! The Bri-
ton had professed such devout contri-
tion for the pain and trouble his con-
duct in the past bad given Avis, and
was so zealous in his desire to make the
amende honorable that Larry was com-
peted to believe him sincere.
Perhaps, as was quite natural, he had
lodgings at the hotel himself; or it
might be such a common centre proved
the attraction for many foreigners after
the dinner hour, a sort of vantage
ground where they could meet and ex-
change views upon the grave questions
of the time concerning Russian, Ger-
man and British concessions in the
awakening empire; or it might be the In-
ternal affairs of China, connected with
Li Hung Chang, the weak Emperor and
that most remarkable woman in the
case, the Dowager Empress, in relation
to whom new and startling surprises
were of daily occurrence.
So Larry throttled the first feeling of
distrust that caused a fluttering of his
pulse.
Friends were too scarce under the
flag of the yellow dragon to despise this
hearty good -will offered with such
ardor.
Lord Hackett chanced to set eyes on
him at about this moment.
Down came his feet from the chair
where they had been resting, Yankee
fashion, and immediately he sprang
erect, advancing toward the other with
eager, outstretched hand, and a broad
grin upon his glowing face.
"By Jove! now, this is a pleasure) It
was difficult for me to place you, in
that beastly toggery of a yellow -jacket
mandarin, but now I have no trouble
whatever—only your appearance snakes
me squirm, d'ye know, as I remember
some very deucedly unpleasant facts
connected with the past, which I had
hoped to entirely forget"
tarry accepted the proffered hand, but
with the caution of one whom exper-
ience had taught wisdom; these giants
had such a grip and seemed utterly un-
eonseieus of the pain they caused in
squeezing a set of tender digits.
Larry was a two-faced fellow—that is,
he had a way peculiarly his own et
picking up his affec,Lation at will or
tossing it aside when the occasion de-
' mended manly qualities. It seemed to
be an amusement for him to pose as a
little Piccadilly swell; nor did he often
neglect a favorable opportunity to strait
and pose in this attitude when he had
nothing better to do.
So now he cocked his monoole into
his right optic, and gave milord his
hand in the most excruaiatbng as well
as the latest absurd high grip, all of
which quite tialtled Plympton.
"By ,Tavvol glad to see you, my doah
fellow. Assure you 1 am delighted to
assume my ordinary attire-widiculous
garb, that mandarin affair—beastly
feeling—solemnly declare I felt un-
-
one of the mummies ye
0f>Rwunonly like ,
know, eueh a5 name fi!om iia Pyrae
ids. t wasume you put up tet this ese
Qi
bl mon,quite uite an honor to Lin lieh
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t
b . e byJawvel"
"At
n
bullyou sal it Is sorrletlin of a
bog fax' 11 ib pato at the tauntryi
expected offer, it was so generous, so
noble, for no man could be better ac- finishers this game. I tell you, it relieves
quainted with the danger than Lord ole to know those papers are safe."
Rackett, who showed such a willingness "You value them highly,"
to take his life in his hands. "Why not? They are worth millions
In dealing with such a man, Larry to Avis, and represent what Dr. Tack
could no longer maintain his studied gave his own precious life for. I endured
affectation, which he cast aside as considerable rough work myself in their
easily as one does a top coat when the interest, and feel a decided concern in
sun shbnes toward the zenith. their safely, as should you and every
"That is good of you, my dear fel- other Anglo-Saxon in China. They
low. Years ago you tried your level stand for our victory over other foreign
best to make my cousin a widow, and interests."
now that she seems to be one through
no fault of yours, by Jove, you are
ready to risk your life in the endeavor
to find Dr. Jack, if perchance he may
still be in the land of the living.
Demme, it's simply remarkable, that's
what it is!"
"At any rate, that's just what I mean d'ye see. I'm unable to understand what
to do. I told you words were cheap, and this fellow could do to secure the
that deeds spoke louder. That devilish papers."
past has given me many a pain, and I'd `Being outganeraled in regard to force,
be beastly glad to wipe it all out, and he will next try diplomacy—these Cos-
sacks are great on sly tactics."
"But we are not babes in the wood,
that he can play with us. With force a
dead letter, how could he lay hands on
the documents?"
Larry threw up both hands.
"Ask 'the wild winds or the sad sea
waves, they can tell you as easily as I;
but, all the same, I feel, I know, Petos-
key is never the man to stop at trifles;
and something tells me it won't be long
before we discover he is far from hav-
ing gone to sleep. Here comes a yellow
flunky looking for you, I imagbne, Lord
Beckett."
"011 yes, the fellow who brought up a
card a deuce of a time ago, with a re-
quest for art immediate interview."
He turned and spoke with the Celes-
tial servant of the caravansary, and
when Larry once more set eyes upon the
florid face of the Englishman ho instant-
ly discovered signs of new apprehension
there.
(To be continued).
1
"There goes a man who draws groat
houses every day." "Is he an actor?"
"No; an architectural draughtsman,"
UI
WHY POULTRY FARMERS FAIL
Of all phases of tanning shone are aoe
countable for so many failures as what
aro termed poultry farms, writes a far-
mer's wife. Hundreds have conte to
OM through them, A poultry farm
has rather a fascination for some. The
position must be in the country : nil
is an attraction to mealy, A very great
amount of capital is nut needed, which
allows of those who could not invest in
a stock and arable farm to go In for this
form, The work eonnecled with poul-
try is not very laborious, and the idea
of seeming endless eggs and choice
fowls for the table In abundance causes
those in search of an Ideal life to infer
that this and this only is their forte.
A villa, collage, or bungalow, will set'-
eml acres of land,. are included, and
what more could anyone wishful of a
threats—the papers were upon British quu'l, easy and remunerative existence,
Weiler, and would be defended against d�`sire? The desire is cornntendal+lr. and
any and all confers. Ho went emery all right, but what of the accomplish-
rnighly hot under the collar, I assure accomplish-
ment? Ah, this is the question, and [t
vow is, as a rule, disregarded, and it 10 here
That Lord Beckett rather enjoyed the the mischief is played. The accomplish
situation, the brood smile upon his fano utent implies conducting everything
testified; it is not every day that a successfully; mere money will not secure
sturdy Englisiunan finds a chance eo this. Practical knowledge alone will
get in a fair blow at a representative o1 carry one tltrotlgh, and it is from abso-
the mighty rival power that crowds the
lack of this that 00 or indeed 90 per
interests of the British empire In China Dent. of the failures in poultry farming
and along the Indian borders. occur. I know of poultry farms at the
"But—such a desperate man, backed present time, conducted by both men
by the authority 01 so bold a ruler as
and women, from which they not only
the Empress of China, might not hest- secure a good living, but the profits
tale to even sack the consulate—of amomt to more then that. Il was not
course concealing his hand in the to ample funds originally or the special
game," spluttered the troubled Larry, facilites of their farms that the credit is
But the other continued to simile. due, and experience alone enables 1150111
"Ahs yes, that same thought occurred to start and continue
to me, d'ye know. Strange how great ON THE RIGHT LINES.
minds move in a similar aha net—eh, This is the only highway to successful
Larry, my dear man?"
poultry farming, and with such a os -
Then you took precautions?" eager- p y g+ t
sesslea the very often asked question :
ly"That I did." "Does poultry farming pay?" may safely
"And locked the safe?" be answered in the affirmative. This
"Better even than loaf—called upon has been my conviction for long and is
the esplain of Her Majesty's gunboat so still. It is not very often one meals
Hornet, who chanced to drop in, having with country people starting poultry
business at the consulate, for a gtfard farming. 11 is mainly those retiring and
of marines, and there is a cordon al leaving towns that have a hankering
blue -jackets stretched around the build- alter it. Some of them will tell you they
ing that will hold it against any force were born and reared in the country,
Petoskey could bring to the front." and, although theL never had Hutch ex -
Larry waved his topes wildly above perience of poultry keeping then, they
his head. fancy it now. Others are wholly town
"Goad for youi—Ihates 010 ,rue spirit— reared, never kept fowls, but they feel
checkmate Petoskey, my boys I think pretty sure if they did they would be a
he will have to go to school again and success. Now, I would ask if a mere
take a few more lessons before he idea like this can possibly qualify any-
one to run a poultry farm, either re-
muneratively or otherwise? Just ima-
gine what kind of figure a ploughman,
shepherd, or myself would cut dumped
in the centre of a great city under the
pretence of conduefing a successful
drapery, grocery, decorative or some
other business. We would all be sub-
merged from the start; and yet this is
only a parallel position with that token
up by the inexperienced when they at-
tempt poultry fanning. I do not write
now or at any time to discourage poul-
try farming, neither do I agree with
those who imply that success is not the
question under all conditions; but I
consider those who are qualified to
speak end do not hesitate to warn the
inexperienced are doing a public duty.
That there is a vast demand and urgent
call for eggs and poultry for beyond all
this country produces or is likely to pro-
duce under present conditions is well
known to all. It is not the poor demand
that favus failure, neither is it low
prices, but, I come to it again,
"Well, worry no longer abort them,
since they aro safe from any attack,"
"By level now, I mal glad to hear you
say that; but we should continue to he
on the alert. It was Jack's policy never
to underesltmate a foe."
"And deuced good policy. too; but,
feel myself clear of the stain."
The glow of manliness In his eyes
touched a sympathetic chord in Larry's
les rt.
They shook hands again.
"I accept your offer and appreciate the
motives that urge you to make it. God
willing, we shall know the worst before
long. It is useless trying to influence
Avis against undertaking this desperate
move—she 1s a woman who dares any-
thing when the man she loves is in
question. But I have felt the need of a
strong arm, and I welcome you as a
comrade in time of necessity."
Which was a very clever speech on
the part of Larry, more given to saying
ridiculous things than words of wis-
som.
Lord Reckot showed positive signs of
satisfaction his blooming countenanoe
took another shade of red, and there was
a firm look about his mouth that spoke
well for his newly -made resolutions.
"That was one of the things I came
here to tell her," he remarked.
"Then you had another?" queried his
companion.
Yes. After you left I had a visitor—
perhaps you can guess who he might
be?"
"Ahi yes, the Russian, to be sura 7'
"Count Petoskey It was. You see, it
was already known that she had been at
the 011105 of the consul, and they jumped
to conclusions as to her mission; he al-
so mentioned you, and this gave me an
idea they had penetrated even that very
clever mandarin disguise."
"Quite likely," murmured Lorry, as
his hand involuntarily toyed- with the
treacherous litre puffs of blonde hair
deep sot on his jaws, and wheel' lie had
reason to believe had been the means
of his betrayal; "in fact, I am positive
that what you say is true, for a howl-
ing mob congregated In front of Kai
Wang's door, and shouted themselves
hoarse in demanding that I appear and
have my hair cropped in the prevailing
Chinese style—the hand to go with it."
"Ali! I see; and, declining this favor
at their hands, you pieked up your bed
and walked, which showed remarlcably
good sense on your part. But, as I re-
member, you were always able to take
care of yourself, as well as do some
thinking for others"
This throwing of bouquets at each
other was all very well, and doubtless
had some effect in drawing the two
strange comrades closer together in the
bonds of friendship, but all the same it
was not business, and .shrewd little
Larry know it,
So he "returned to itis mutton," and
Look up the case at the point where it
had been dropped.
"What did he want, this minion of
the Czar?"
"The papers, of ceutlse."
Larry uttered a cry of alarm,
'What cursed assnrancel. But (hero
Russians would not hesitate to claim this
sun by right of first discovery. Of
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THE WANT Ole KNOWLEDGE.
No amount of energy and good inten-
tions will compensate for this, and the
best advice that anyone can give to all
contemplating poultry forming; who
lack experience, is to place themselves in
the hands of the successful, becoming
thoroughly acquainted with details,
when there need be no hesitation in In-
vesting. Those who cannot see their
way to do this have two methods open
to them. One is to go in for poultry
farming and meet the inevitable failure
which is almost the universal experience
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other way is to shun the business. In
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three to half a dozen years, but a so-
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March to November will give all con-
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that a painstaking system must be close-
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Apart from the want of practical
knowledge as to how to treat the chicles
and fowls, there is a very ruinous pro-
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generally before there is any actual de-
mand for them. Not very long ago a
man who dealt in machinery took it 'n
his Tread to go in for poultry farming.
As a alert he bought a dozen pens end
runs which cost him $250, and In less
than a year they became my properly
at $25. They were worth more, but
their size and construction did not ap-
peal to buyers; they were practically cf
little use 10 the origbnnl owner, but they
fully verify my con10nt10n that 11 is very
desirable that money should not be lock-
ed up, or, should I not say, be thrown
away, an fancy appliances, before it Is
actually known what is wanted.
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never lose this advantage. atlil, a fact which very probably saved
The longer the pigs can be made to my life, for bears are not very quick
stretch out, the deeper the sides, the with their eyes, although exceedingly
more muscular the hams, end the firmer so with their noses, and this one, scent -
I' legs, the better meat they will ing man, missed nt0 but mdrle sirnight
for Jenkins who was len yards away.
malts.
lie it Is always best to market Ws fired almost simultaneously, and
slue) in a good condition, it is of no ad- Bruin went down like a stone.
vantage to feed for excessive fat. Mar- "I was so carried away wIlth the ex-
ket when fully ready, as soon as pos
wi-
tationlat fha+ ng helpthe ed moment, danti a dth ex-
sible. bon of our bear, that with a whoop I
ran forward and was about to plant
my foot, like a sort of conquering hero,
upon the shaggy carcase, when to my
horror it got upon Its feet and named
a terrific blow wbth its fore -paws at
rey head. Instinet more than presence
el mind cnused mo to dodge this end
jump aside, and a second bullet from
my companion's rifle put an end to any
further efforts at my destruction on the
part of• my adversary.
"Even this adventure was mere child's
play compared to one which befell ole
a few weeks later. '
"We came to a piece of rocky rising
ground, across which, direct in our
path, a large tree trunk had fallen. 'If
a bear carne down on us while we were
getting up here,' Jenkins whispered to
me, we would be in a pretty pickle,'
I agreed with bin entirely, but had
scarcely limo 10 soy so when we reached
a position which enabled us to sea some
dark object of 'the other side of the
tree trunk. It was the very bear that we
were after. After raising his head end
staring us straight in the faro he gave
a sniff and, turning tell, made off et
hull speed, For a moment I utterly
fn'got the danger 01 our position, and
i lot fly at him a bullet which struck
111111, we afterwards discovered, rightin
tiro tank.
"With a perfect bellow of rage he
turned around, and, after raising him-
self for ntonent on his hotmcthes,
made straight for me. I was standing
made Wight for me. 1 was standing
al out three yards behind, the tree trunk
when I fired my shot, and he could not
have been more titan twelve yards away
when he started to charge. Notelet' of
the others could fire for fear of hitting
me, for they were directly behind, and
although 1 had lime to shoot again, my
Nand wens so unslcndy and I was se
excited, that i missed him nllogclher,
end he had reached the tree before 1
fultly realized the danger 1 wtls fn. I
turned tail and started to bolt down the
h111 for deer lite. Almost my first step,
tlntortunn.tcly. was upon a loose Alone,
which thing Inc upon lay fere, and set.
me rolling downwnrde with the beer
corning after me nbinut twice ns inst. it
was et thbs..manhant 11111 17 Jenkins tank
Action. Knowing flint the beer having
nose, inroad lots tal.cnlbon to 1110 would
telt, 111118 noise of nnybr5y else, he
While b11 I e assed 1
Whiled t t p him within five
ynrde, end Ilion fired point-hids at his
head, killing Minh en the siert.''
PUMPKINS FOR SHEEP,
We want to bespeak a good pumpkin
crop for 1906. Nothing better for sheep.
You can raise a few loads to every arum
of corn and raise n0 less corn. A load
hauled out on the back grass pasture
every day or two next fall will be a
great boon to the flock. You can burst
them in throwing 1110111Isom the wagon
and the sheep will oat the seeds test
and then scoop out everything but hard
shell. The seeds are the best worm
medicine you can feed. Be sure to slake
arrangements for tlso planting of the
pumpkins, They are good for sheep,
they aro .good for pigs, they are good
for cows, and pumpkin pies are good
for boys.
TO START A BALKY HORSE.
Talce a rope about 15 feet long, pass
around the foreleg and lot drop down
below the fetlock joint. Take one end
in each hand, walking ahead of the
horse while the driver starts him. This
will cause the horse to jump Willi one
leg on the ground, or talcs a step, and
when he dors this he will forget to stop
again, and if the rope is dropped he will
likely walk over it without further
trouble. If treated this way a few
limes he will get so he will start at
sight of rope and it won't be necessary
to usett in case he balks, -
TIIr BEAR'S STRATEGY.
The Deceit Which It Practsed on' the
Unwary hunter.
A writer describing sono bear -hunt-
ing experiences in the Rocky Moun-
tains, says:—
"We cane to some dense undergrowth
which my companion thought was a
hhely place for Lite bear Lo be found,
Hardly had he expressed this opinion,
and as I was pushing my way foe -
ward, there was a sudden rustle among
the undergrowth in front of us, which
was accompanied by a savage growl,
Jenkins yelled, 'Look out,' and jumped
It has cost.
An old sow does not roll. as much for,
keeping as tr young and growing ono,
and her pigs_ are worth considerably
In his wicked little oyes which 1 shall
never forget.
"I was so utterly Laken abasic by this
tee:sceen-o-oeso-o-oo-n-serosseesieseoseee01
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YOUNG
1 FOLKS 3
0600•G•0*O004000 o C-10 0ol>19ti
WHEN MOTHER IS A\11AN.
The 1101150 is such a dreary place when
mother is away ;
'111010 isn't Ion lir anything, no matter
cabal you play.
The doll., Just sit as stupid, and act so
Still and queer—
They always say such firmly things
when mutter's by to hear.
Tice little china tea set looks so lone-
some wailing there;
There's n0 fun playing party and eating
only air 1
IL Isn't Alm the lovely lungs you most
believe you sec
Upon (he plates and saucers, when
mother cones to tea.
There's no use doing up your hair and
dressing ftp bn style,
You know it's just pretending, and
you're 'Bolty all the while;
You never blear a whisper from the
chairs against the wail
"Dear me, what splendid lady now is
coming here to call l"
Tho pictures in the picture -books aro
never half so fine,
'1Ise storks won't conte out and talk for
any petals of mine;
An hour goes so slowly, it's almost like
a stay --
The house is such a lonesome place
when 100111er is away.
'POODLES ANDTubi OTHER BABY.
Tootles wasn't a curly -hatred puppy,
RS you might think from his name, but
n dear 111110 baby with big blue eyes and
a head covered with soft yellow ring.
Ile wasn't quite old enough to walk,
hit oh, how fast he could creep ! IIo
would scuttle about over the floor just
lisle a little crab
One morning he woke up with a muf-
fle In nils little button of a nose, and
Doctor Papa said he must slay on 'tile
bed all day, for fear of draughts, w
mamma looked around to find some-
thing to amuse him, for he was such an
active little fellow that it promised to be
hard work to keep him contented In
such a narrow space.
Nov, mothers have a great many
bright ideas, and presently, one came to
'b'oodle's mamma, and pulling down her
work, she went to call Bridget. Soon
they carte back together carrying some-
thing between them which they pissed
carefully on the bed, and what do you
suppose it was? \Vhy the other baby l
01, how pleased Toodles was I ile
laughed and waved his little fat band,
and the other baby laughed and waved
back. IIe was a friendly utile fellow,
that other baby, and smiled every lilno
!'oodles loykes at him, and that was
very often.
had
W1hat a good time those two .pabbes
'I hey played peek-a-boo, and looked 'rt
picture books metier, and every lime
that Toadies picked out a favorite pic-
ture, lite other baby would pick out the
same one. When 'they built block
houses the other baby would never build
higher than Toadies did, and when
'Poodles accidentally lenocked his tower
clown, the other baby obligingly tipped
Itis over, 1.1y0001
Then tplayed "Pease Porridge
hot,'
Somehow, 'Poodles never could play it
quite right with any one else, but the
other baby seemed to know just when
to go to Lhe right and lest, and 11 was
great fun to watch the game, and seo
tie four ]idle pink -cushioned palms
conte together, with a soft little thud,
rbght every tine 1
Gf course, lllaunrna sat near to sea
that they didn't hurt each othher, but
there wasn't a sign of a quarrel all the
mning.
By-and-uy 'tk nap together, ,a
oldorwhenbToodlesheytoohad his bottle the
other baby had one, too.
The moment !'oodles wake up, he
looked around for the ocher baby, and
when he saw him he was so glad that
he leaned right over and kissed him on
his little pink mouth, and the funny
thing about it was that mamma, who
doesn't approve of much kissing for
babies, only smiled, and called to Doc-
tor Papa, who had just come in, to
come and see the prelly sight.
When six-year-old Francis came in
iron school, he wanted to play, too :
"Why, mamma," Ile saki, ebbs Just like
'lbodlos was twins,'isn't it?" and mam-
ma thought it was.
Just, then the bell rang for luncheon,
and while mamma lustily slipped to
eleatn dress over Toodle's yellow head,
Doctor Papa lifted the big mirror off
from the bed, where it had stood all the
morn(ag, and carried it back to fns place
In the next room, and with It went he
other baby 1
A PRINCE OF SILI'SNCY'.
Sir Henry Peyton was famous a tgen-
eralion or two ago for his gray team and
his lack of small talk. It is related, in
the 'Life" of the second Earl Granville,
that Sir henry once honored a pretty
Englishwoman with the seal, on the box
of his coach for a sixteen -mile drive.
Halt way he opened his lips for 1.11.0
first 11010:
"'sVoolly weather tor coach horses, my
Indy," ho remarked.
On another occasion he fairly outdid .t
httnself, Ills health was being drunk
enthusiastically at an agricultural meet -
.in gy
eet-.ing.
!'hanks," snid he, and 'drank their
health in return.
Sitting down, he kicked his neighbor,
Lord Tersoy, and muttered :
"I didn't say too much, did I?"
A BISHOP ON SUNDAY RECREATION,
The Bishop of Bath and Wells, speak-,
inggat 'Taunton; England, said ho was
not, going to lay down any rule as Io
what should be done with regard to fhb
observance of Sunday, for what waft
right in the an of One Was altogether
wrong In the case of another. It. wee
quite wrong for the 1(01 man who had
all the week In whish to amuse himself
1^ talco Sunday for pleasure; brit It was
not at all wrong for a hard.warkedman,
who neveroes out except on Sunday.
Io have a kind of recr0etion on that
flay which would hs absclulaty wrong
In go era" *e furs Xenia.
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