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The old housekeeper and butler were
next informed of the change of proprie-
torship, and, commissioned to break the
news to the rest of the household. They
had been old and faithful servants of the
1a'te lord, and were deeply attached to
bis house. Great as they were shocked
and perplexed by all that they heard,
they rejtdily comprehended their duty
to their late lord's (laughter, whoever
that daughter. might now prove to be.
Ad'.deeply as they were distressed by
the reverses of one whom they had so
long loved and revered as their lady- and
mistress, the performed the task in-
trusted to them with fidelity and dis-
cretion. And thus, before the day was
over, all the household obscurely under-
stood that little Rose Elmer was the
Baroness Etheridge of Swinburne, and
that she who had so long and worthily
borne that name and title was just
-Laura Elmer, the daughter of the late
gamekeeper. But not one jot or tittle
less of respect and honor did the high -
esteemed Laura receive from those who
esteemed her more for her personal
worth and dignity than for adventitious
wealth and rank.
That evening Rose retired to rest the
acknowledged lady of Swinburne Castle.
The next morning, while the ladies
were still lingering over the breakfast
table, a. pair of cards were laid before
them, bearing the names "Colonel Iittst-
inge" `Albert Hastings•, Esq."
"Where have you shown these gentle-
men?" asked Laura Elmer.
"Into the drawing room. my lady," an-
swered the mem, who, from force of hab-
it, still addressed his late mistress by
her title.
"Whom did they inquire for?"
"Miss Elmer," replied the footman.
"Right; say that I shall be with therm
in a few moments," said Laura.
The servant, with a low bow, retired.
"Lady Etheridge, it was I whom they
wanted," said. Ruse, who persisted in
giving the ci-devant baroness her abdi-
cated title.
"No, dear, they inquired for Miss El-
mer," said Laura, smiling, "and that is
my name. Pray let me go. I have more
edlf-command than you have; and this
self -command gives me a great power
over others,"
"Oh, then, I thank you, and accept
your kindness," said Rose.
Oolonel and Mr. Hastings, who were
both seated, arose to meet her,
"Good mornimg, gentlemen. fray re-
sume your seats. You inquired for me, I
believe? How can I be so happy as to
serve you?" she said.
Nay, we are very happy to see you,
Lady Etheridge; but we inquired for
Miss Elmer," said -Colonel Hastings, I
while 2Lr. Hastings, after bowing deeply, I
stoodr •silently before her.
` iMdss Elmer you ];now to be nay
name; while you do but mock myself
and the truth when you caul me Lady
Etheridge," said Laura Elmer, gravely,
as she motioned them to seats, and took
a chair fer herself.
"Then," said •Colonel Hastings, "you
really are resolved to give up this title
and estate without a. struggle?"
"I have already given up all right,
title, and interes in the barony and es-
tates a2 Etheridge of Swinburne, 1
,have indiucted the true heiress into her
rights, and introduced her to her house-
hold. I have caused Ruse Elsner to be
acknowledged the Baroness Etheridge of
Swinburne, a title in which, you know,
the House of Lords, when they have
ih eard the evidence in her favor, will
confirm her."
"I judges' that such would be the
rashness of your folly, Laura! But, par- t
don me, cannot We be permitted to speak . y
with this Rose Elmer ?" i s
"You shall eau Lady Etheridge," re-
p1ide Laura, with e slight cone, as sire h
left the room. t
"You must go to them, my dear; they
itquired for you; be firm," said Laura n
Elmer, as she re-entered the breakfast n
room, and sent Rose to .meet the ylsit- t
AAs Rose entered 'the drawing room, she a
caught a glimpse of Colonel Hastings re- t
treating into the consea^vatory, so as•`o leave her alone with his son.
Albert Ranting hurried to meet her,
with o•utstratehed hands, beaming eyse,
and earnest will, beginning to say:
"My adored Rosel I Were sought so
often .and silo rattily to see you. And at
mu
last 2 amore fortunate. Dear diose
"Come no nearer, Mr. Hastings, saki
Rose, raising her hand, with a forbid-.
ding gesture, while her whole fare mem-
baled with honest -indignation. "And,
indeed, I do not know why you should
presume to come at all; yon inquired
for rue, as 1 understand, and I stand
before you, only to stay that which I ,hope
will induce yeato s_h.orten your visit,
and prevent you from ever repeating it.
And this is what I have to say, Mr.
IListting,: Miss Elmer and myself have
had a full explanation; 1 told -her every-
thing you ever said or swore to me, And
after such a. mutual discussion of you—
your tiruth—honor—disinterestedness=
Dr
and general magnanimity—you may
judge the verdict we made upon your
ease. We coincided exactly in our judg-
ment
udoment of your character and deservin,
—the only difference being that she, the
high-souled, queenly woman, considered
theman, however 'unworthy, wham she
had 'onoe crowned with her Iove, sacred
forever from her reproaehes; while 1,
Mr. Hastings, can find no word strong
enough to express the revulsion of feel-
ing that has turned all my regaa,rd foe.
you into loathing and disgust"
"Insolent girl! your supposed good
fortune has quite turned your heed!
How dare you call the lady of this beim
'Mies. or presume to suppose that
there :is any truth in this ridicu-
lous story that would Constitute
you, a peasant girt, Baroness Etheridge
of Swinburne? Coronets are not given
away so readily, let me tell you!" ex-
claimed Albert Hastings, beside himself
with rage.
"I call the lady of this house Miss
Elmer, 'because she has requested me to
call her thus. As for the truth of the
story that would constitute me Baroness
Etheridge, I care nothing about it,
except that I have a slight hope that it
may prove to be a mistake. As for the
coronet of which you speak, I do n4;want it. I am as unfit to wear the
coronet of a baroness as you are to wear
the form of manhood," said Rose, sev-
erely, for this pretty little creature
could let fly terrible shafts of r Vie'
from those rosy lilts' of herd*" a'
Albert Hastings walked up and dodvrtr.
the floor in fierce impatience, striving'
with himself until he had attained some
degree of composure, when ho suddenly
paused before Rose and said:
"Rose, I beg you will pardon my mad -
words. I scarcely knew what I was say-
ing. Your cruelty and scorn really drove
ane to frenzy. diose, I love you to dis-
traction. I always have done so. I al-
ways shall do so. Rose, do not let us
quarrel. 1 know that you are the right-
ful beiross of Swinburne; and I came
hither to -day, Rose to offer you my
best services to assist you in the estab-
lishment of your rights, but your sting-
ing words provoked me to an unmanly
retort, for which I humbly beg your par-
don, Rose. Say you forgive me; consent
to be mine, and I will devotee all my
time means and energies ,to the estab-
lishment of your claims to the barony
of Swinburne. You will want all the aid,
you can get, hose, for, believe, rte, the
House of Lords will not easily transfer
the title from ono who has so long borne
it, to another of obscure origin, Ammer
me, dear Rose, but before you answerrememberme, remember that 1, who nowimplore
you to become my wife loved you before
he rising of your sun of fortune—loved
ou, and won your love while you were
inmple Rose Elmer."
"And while you were the betrothed
usband of another. Do you imagine
hat to remind me of your perfidy, and
it delusion, will lie' a ready road to
iy favor. I had given you credit for
tore worldly wisdom. I return you due
hanks for your disinterested proffer of
ervices. Of course, so unselfish a friend
s yourself will be rejoiced to hear that
hey are not in the least wonted, 1!iss
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melee hila ah•,,,m i r' re;lvil to me all that
is claimed its lity guilt; and if I am not
quete ;indifi'N'k•ent
Pedis (onfii•nrs r
bocaiise f Imam
they will riV�tstal
an so worthily
ancient house,
you ai tl1" perir.tit z
nal Farr �tvI!'� t1m
girl bowed+;"and
Albert linstin
tereept her wit:
late; she glided
azeiethei, tho Boase of
y chumor not, it 7s
True faint hopes 'that
Iestr, who has s0 long
d+rn the honors of that
zzow, l/i:m, )I•t,st ngs,
to tvislt you an" eter
sQ cW sayirigfrom, thetine ryouoom,ng
idi
carted forward to in-
anti a:l, but teas too
01; the room so quick•
ly that she (Nish pc}.aied beetle he could
talk three stepe, Ile baffled and frau-
ems 'tag "acme; c) ?i1toclr sem mimed oil
was stopped by lie father who berried
from the consery toryand laid his hand
upon his son's itn 01,'saying:
'What are yi u • about, you -mune
fool? Sit down at 4 'listen to toe,"- b
".A11 is lost if I•• let her leave me in
this mood It exo :terned Mr. Hastings,
throwing himself 'oto ii ebirir,
"Ridiculous.' No ]Beg is. lost or in dan-
ger. Listen to not rvho;knows women in
all their phases--tt111,c11 are much .more
various than the,. t of theemoon, let -me
tell you—acid _ wlzc •,has known them , nee
hat
gest
sung
"No, size does,' cit, ,She takes a per-
fectly natural, aZtr.,very common way of
showing it --need ly, by excessive, even
insane anger, at , he discovery thatiyou
had been making love to another' wo-
man. Give her tumor bine to enol, and
then will come .ti, e `reaction of old love
and weakness. Yo must make up your
quarrel with the i,.raged beauty,"
"But if she wit not"
"But she will; mrd if she. should be
very long in comb l: to her senses, I pos-
sess a talisman t int" will bring her to
reason."
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"And at is that?? inquired the
young man; Ioold: tg up with curiosity.
"The prwer to F nil her down from her
present position t her ariginal ebscur
ity," •exclaim& tl;s. ]der, sternly.
"But, in thq naare of Heaven, how can
you do that, ,sir, when once the. House
of Lords bas con irsued her title?" in-
quired Albert Hastings. in astonishment.
"Easily! By s mowing that, after allthe evidence, she is really not the heiress
of Swinburne;"
"Not the heiress of Swinburne! In
the name of. ail that is inexplicable, how
oould you vitae that?"
By producing and proving the true
heir!'
".And—that is, after all, Laura?"
"What, stets- Neither Laura nor Rose
the real heir t, Who, then, in the name
of wonder,
"Once whom yea cannot .marry, 'There-
fore,I shall kbepsilent upon the sub-
ject until you, see •?nether you can mar-
ry Rose. If she )here obstinate, I shall
Jet her know tbiai �rl'e holde her position
at my will, as: { f ,� the 'oonditb•on
that she inttxi r .
"You are tile• 1 It df fathers,. my dear
sir'• • But aro ;yea:quite sure of what
you say?"
"Entirely! I have proof enough to
overwhelm every court in the kingdom."
"Hew long have you preserved this
secret, ,sir?";
"Since the night, upon which the late
baron died!."
"What! during the whole time that
you administered the estate as time
guardian_ of Laura?"
forty years'• bared•you were born; ;t
girl loves you to i 4istraetion!"
"Ha, ha,h�. ,Sim .tci,kes the strati
way of showing • Vit!" exclaimed y
Hastings, with p Sardonic laugh.
"Yes! but I :was managing the estates
and educating the heiress as a bride .for
my son, who was designed to be the mas-
ter. of Swinburne Castle, with,, perhaps,
the reversion of the title! Now, since
a claimant with right has displaced her,
I say, woo and marry that claimant!
But if she refuses she shall in her turn
give place to another, who has the great-
est and the only right! So you shall
be master of Swinburne, despite the cap-
rices of these two ,eomen, for the bar-
ony of Swinburne is in ,our.power!" said
Colonel Hastings. with ;savage triumph.
In the course of the text week, it was
generally known thtoughout the country-
that the old barmy % of Swinburne atm
changed proprietor,,; The rector, Dr.
William Seyreoum called at the castle
to discover for himself the truth of the
report, and the reitsen for the breaking
off of the marriage engagement 'between
the ci-de ant 'baroness ant dher chosen
husband.
Iaura receiver' him' with her usual
SURTO anal stately c'ou'rtesy, and prtimpt-
ly related tp hint:Vie history of the
last month 'She then spoke inost kindly
of Rose, the new baroness, and sought tri
enlist for her the gmpathy and assist-
ance of the learn$d trod excellent man.
This was readily pl i1 ised by that 'minis-
ter, who next dnqum""rred: •
"And you, my Child, what are your
piims for the future” •
"I shall remain •`lvith 'hose for a few
weeks longer, until time is more at ease
in her changed ciroun1stanees. And in
the meantime1 shall Advertise in the
Tines for the situation of a .private gee.
ernese in some gel letnan's or noble.
man's family," replied;,Lanu•a, with a
faint smile.
CHAPTER. XI,
'We return to Ferdinand Cassinove, the
humble secretary of Oo•1onel'Hastings.
Upon the same e,reytieg that the sup-
posed Baroness Etl01i.d4e of �&Winburne
had made it conveydnce .of her estate to
her betrothed hush' ria, the several den-
ted, ` and • entrusted
with, di1•ectione to
te4. London and
am • s%Curity, in the
ichor, :and tater-
Ouse in Po 'tough
eturn of hifemitt--
. giteett w& iitn,
' W upon . *without
lovas without sin,
azrders • hisems
night ,ss t out on
In due time he
meats had Been co
to young assinor
proceed immediate
ledge them, for gra
hands of the famil
ward to go to, th
Square and 'twilit' t
ron. And the young
Mie presence of tli
whom he chadd no'
hive, rind could no
promptly obeyed th
ployer, and the salt
his journey to Lond
reached the city, e: scented his eommis-
sion and retired to li>xo own• piicu]tar den
in a great house in Portman Square, to
await the arrival of Colonel Hastings,
who was expected in town im-
mediately after the marriage of
his son and the departure of
the happy pair upon their bridal tour.
With his whole soul consuming with a
passion that his roason assured him to
be as well founded in esteem as it was
hopeless in prospect, young Cassinove
passed many weary days, vaguely won-
dering at the prolonged absence and un-
accountable silence of his patron. At
that day news did not travel with any-
thing of the alacrity with which it flies
at this. Young Cassinove heard nothing
of events progressing at Swinburne Cas-
tle.
Nearly a month had elapsed since his
return to Portman Square, when, one
evening, the household was startled by
the sudden arrival of their long -expected
master, accompanied by his son, who
was supposed at that very time to be far
upon his bridal tour.
Colonel Hastings resented the surprised
looks of his household with many- oaths,
that did not tend to restore their self-
possession, and then retiring to his lib-
rary, called and ordered the attendance
of his secretary.
Ferdinand Cassinove entered the pi e-
sence of his employer, saying:
"The deeds are safely deposited with
the Brothers Berlin."
"D— the deeds. They are not worth
the parchment they are written upon."
roared the colonel, in a fury, following
up his exclamation tvitlt a volley of oaths
that made the secretary stare in aston-
ishment, and doubt whether his venerable
patron had not been for once overtaken
by intoxication,
"I trust, sir, that no nmifnrtune," be-
gan Ferdinand, but he was interrupted
by a terrible torrent of profanity, and
the words:
"Misfortune, misfortune! Worse, sir.
A confounded ridiculous contretemps that
has made us a nine days' wonder—a
town talk all over the country."
"Whatever it was, it does not in any
et U t I. Hastings or his bride?"
pi;, 'Hits just ti'eft;e two
where it did affect," exclaimed the old
man.
Ferdinand turned very pale, and mov-
ed a step nearer, and then, from very ag
tation, sank back into his chair, mum
Inuring:
"And what, sir, if I may be permitted
to ask, is time nature of -this calamity,
and the manner in which it touches Mr.
Hastings and his bride?"
"Confound it, sir! At the very last mo-
ment he broke off the marriage!"
Cassinove sprang upon his feet with a
cry of irrepressible joy.
Colonel itastiegs mistook this for an
exclamation of astonishment, and, think-
ing himself sure of an interested and
sympathizing listener, he related, with
many imprecations, the discovery that
had been made at. Swinburne, with the
events that followed:
Young Cassinove listened with a joy
that it was almost possible to conceal, alt
the while saying to himself:
"She may yet be amine—she may yet
be mine. This noble creature may yet be
mine. Oh, what a revulsion from des-
pair to hope and 'happiness! Ni,ty I
have an incentive to action; now I have
thundered the old colonel, advancing On
him.
"I amu gone. Not one moment would I
remain in the service of those whose lips
defend their own dishoer,"
The enraged old man rushed upon the
younger one with uplifted hands, and
furious eyes.
But Cassinove taking off his hat, turn-
ed and calmly confronted, his employer,
saying,
"Sir, the gray hairs that have rot
Brough you respect yet protect' you from,
resentment. I wish you good -night, Col-
onel I3'astings, and a better understa'id-
ing of that whih really blemishes alts
unblemished lineage," and with at bow
the young moan left the room, and hur-
ried immediately to his own little den
on the third floor, where he commenced
preparations for a hasty departure. It
was the work of a few moments to pack
his slender wardrobe and small stock of
books. Next he called a cab, ordered his
luggage to be put upon the vehicle and
directed the driver to take him to No. 8
Flitting street. A half hour's drive
through the intricate thoroughfares of
the centre of London brought him to a
small, clean-l./bkirs, thread -and -needle
slop, thatbore ove rthe door the' sign
"Ruth Russell." Pulling up here; he got
out and went into the cheerfully light-
ed little shop that was for the moment.
occupied only by a neat little dark-hair-
ed woman of about thirty years of age,
dressed in a. widlow's weeds and cap, and
standing behind the counter.
{To be Continued.)
THE LATE DR. LAPPONI
Death Has Removed a Distinguished
Physician and a Man of Rare
Courage.
In the death of Dr. Lapponi, physi-
cian to the Pope, a personage has been
removed from. life'; scene who was
scarcely less known throughout the
world than the pontiffs whom he minis-
tered unto. He wits a wonderful man
as well as a distinguished physician,—
Ottawa Free rPess.
It may be added that Dr. Lapponi
was a pian of rare courage. He had
no fear of that bugbear known as
professional etiquette. When Ime found
something good in a medicine he did
not hesitate to say so to the world.
He proved this when he wrote the
Dr. 'Williams' Medicine Co. strongly -
endorsing their celebrated. Pink Pills
for Pale People as a cure for anae-
mia (bloodlessness) and certain nervous
disorders. In the interests of the
thousands who suffer from anaemia, ner-
vous disorders and kindred troubles, it
is worth while republislming Dr. Lap-
poni's letter, as follows:
"I certify that I have tried Dr. Wil •
-
liams' Pink Pills in four eases of the
.:simple anaemia, of development. After
a 'few weeks df treatment, the result -
came fully up to my expectations, For
that reason I shalt not fail in the future
i- to extend the use of this laudable pre-
paration, not only in the treatment
of other morbid forms of the category
of anaemia or chlorosis, but also in
eases of neurasthenia and the like.
(Signed), Dr. Giuseppe Lapponi,
Via dei Gracchi, 332, Rome.
The "simple anaeznia of development"
referred to by Dr. Lapponi is, of course,
that tired, languid condition of young
girls whose development to womanhood
is tardy, and whose health, at the per-
iod of that development, is so often
imperilled. Hie opinion of the value
of Dr. Williams) Pink Pills at that time
is of the highest scientific authority,
and it confirms the many- published
eases in which anaemia and other dis-
eases of the blood as well as nervous
diseases. have been cured by these pills,- '
which, it need hardly be mentioned, own
their efficacy to their power of mak-
ing new blond. and thus acting directly
on the digestive and nervous system. In
all cases of anaemia, decline, indigestion, .
and trouble, due to bac' blood, and all •
affections of the nerves, as St. Vitus'
dance, paralysis, and locomotor ataxia .
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THE CARE Of A BABY.
A baby that does not eat well ends
sheep well. that is not eheerful;and plary,s
fel needs attention, or the resalt mazy be' •
serious. Stomach and bowel troubles
make children eros and sleepless, but a
dose of Baby's ,Own Tablets soon cures
the trouble, the child sleeps soundly and
naturally and wakes up bright and Steil-.
leg. Mrs. J. F. Harley, Worthington,
Ont„ says: "My little one has had no
medicine but Baby's Own Tablets Since
she was two menthe old and they ImeteeMe
kept her the picture of good hettl'th,,'f .
You can get Baby's Own Tablet:) fi' . •
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any druggist or by mail at 25 cents aa,
box from The Dr. Williams' ledieine -
Co,, Brockville, Ont,
When angry, count• ten befogs
speak; if very angry, count it laun-
dred.
an inspiration to live and do, and en
dure; now shall days of toil and night
of study anticipate the long passage o
years, and I will win fame and nvealt
to lay both at her feet. I will restor
her more than she lost, Hear it, oh, y
spirits that inspire and direct noble pas
cions, and bless my efforts!"
While these growing hopes asci inspira
tions warmed the home of the arden
young Italian, Colonel Hastings brough
his long story to an end, conolucling with
the words:
"Ansi, .nf course, you must be aware
Cassinove, that there could he but on
line of action for us, my son's destine
bride being proved an imposter."
"Well, not impostor, exactly, since sh
was no conscious Marty to the fraud that
imposed her upon the late baron as his
daughter and heiress; but as she was
discovered and proved to be ibe claughte
of the late gamekeeper, of course, a fam-
ily of unblemished lineage like our owl
could not possibly receive her. Mr, Al-
bert Hastings, with my full approbation
requested to be freed, and was freed,
from his engagement to her"
"The base traitor!" exclaimed Cassin-
ove, in indignant scorn,
"Sir!" vociferated the colonel, in as-
tonishment at his secretary's boldness.
"1 say the base traitor. And would to
Heaven I had the brother's privilege al
chastising him for the most infamous
act that I ever knew a man to be guilty
Of!"
"Giet nut of my house, sir!" cried
the colonel, striding toward Cassinove
and shaking his fist.
"I intend to do so; but not until I
have fully expressed my opinion. This
seeming sad reverse of this most noble
lady is really no misfortune, but it hap-
py vicissitude for her, since the same
providential blow that deprived her of
rank,- wealth and the titin, dashed from
her side a wretch unfit to breath the
same air, or tread the eame earth with
herself."
"Will you begone from my hou$e, air,"
they are recommended to the public with
all the greater confidence because they
had the strong endorsement of the
great physician who has ho recently -
passed. away.
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Size of the Human Head.
The average adult head has a circum-
ference of fully twenty-two inches. Me
average adult hat is fully 6 3.4 size. Thar
sizes of men's hats are d 3.4 and 6 7-8
generally. Heads wearing hats of the
sizes of 6 3.3 and smaller or being less
than twenty -ono iriches in circumfer-
ence can never be powerful. Between
nineteen and twenty hiehes in circum-
ference heady are invariably very weak
and, according- to one authority, "ne
lady should drink of marrying a man •
with a head 1'!.s than twenty inches in
circumference." People with heads un- -
der nineteen inehes are mentally, defici=
ent and with heads under eighteen inch.
es "invariably idiotic."
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