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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1899-12-08, Page 6TRE HURON ExPosrroit allialle.M.11.111.1111111.1111M1111 VETERINARY r4 -011N GRIEVE, YS., honer gradate of Ontario Veterinary College. All diseases of Domestic *ameba treated. Calle promptly attended to and °bargee moderate. Veterinery- Dentstry a specialty. Office and reeidence on Goderioh street, one door East of Dr. Soott's offloo, Seaforth. 111241 i'LEGAL JAMES L. KILLORAN, Barrister, Solicitor, Conveyancer and Notary ulit: Xcn"tlosloan°l:eoverPioktrd'sStore: inryMeohano'tnetiiutemainstroeseaforth 1.1 1528 M. BEST, Barrister, Solicitor, Conveyancer, • Notary Publio. Offioes up stairs, over C. W. epet's bookstore, Main Strert, Seatorth, Ontario. 1627 G. CAMERON, formerly of Cameron, Holt & . Cameron, Barrister and Soliottor, Goderioh, Work). Office—Hamilton street, opposite Colborne °tel. 1452 8. HAYS, Barrister, Solicitor, Coaveyanosi and Notary 1Publlo. Solicitor for the Dominion lank. 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Honor graduate Trinity University, ember of the College of Physicians and Surgeons f Ontario. Coroner for the County of Huron. ffice and Residence—Goderich Street, East of the ethodist Church. Telephone 46. 1386 DRS. SCOTT & MacKAY, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, oderich street, opposite Methodist chureh,Seaforth . G. SCOTT, graduate Viotoria and Ann Arbor,'and member Ontario Colletfeof Physicians wad Surgeons. Coroner for o rutty of Huron. . MaaRAY, honor graduate Trinity University, . gold medalist Trinity Medical College. Member College of Physicians and Surgeone, Ontario. 1483 AUCTIONEERS. WM. M'CLOYv aectioneez for the Counties of Huron and Perth, aid A -Oat at Hensall for the Maeeey-Harrie Menu. Mime g Company. Belot; proznptly attended to, thargea moderate and ea leis° ion guaranteed. •rders by mall addreeeed to Hensel' Poet Office, or eft at his residence, Lot 2„ Conoeseion 11, Tuck - Math will receive prompirattention. 129641 1MBER • WANTED. 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Oflice—At corner cf Minnie and Patrick streets; t very Saturday all day. 1661 FOR SALE A e-qnfortable two • storey dwelling house warehouse_ with refrigerator, stable, oqt-ho-ises and a good well. Apply tri - EDWARD GASH, $EAFORTHe 1640 MONEY TO LOAN. Money to loan at 41 and 5 per cent. per annum. Any araoant on first-class farm land -security. Ap- ply to R S. HAYS, Dominion Bank Building, 8a., forth. 1607 NEIL MACLEOD. _ A Tale of Literary Life in Lon- don. BY' DAVID . LYALL. (Published by the Copp, Clark Company, Toronto.) CHAPTER III, COMRADES. Angus Fraser was the son of the Free Churoh minister of Kilrevook, and had been born in the Glen. From his youth up he was a son to gladden his father's heart; a diligent scholar at school, and a brilliant student at college, he had not dieappointed his parents in any relation of his life. With all his gifts, he was happyenattral, healthy - minded as he was able-bodied, fond of a joke and ready for a harmless lark, so that none grudged him his good fortune, which was wonderful for his years. He was three years older than Neil Mcleod, his most in- timate friend. Immediately upon the con- clusion of his college course he had been chooen assistant to' one of the most distin- guished ministers in Glasgow, where he had remained three years, being called thence to the pastorate of Trinity Presbyterian church in London—one of the prizes of clercial life in the great city. He was young to carry the weight of such a heavy responsiblity, but be carried it lightlyaachieving a tremen- dous amount of work by common-sense methods, and husbanding his time and strength where other men squandered them. He had been two years in London, and in that time had completely justified his peo- ple' e choice; endearing himself to them day by day, and filling a great position with a grace and wisdom at which many marvelled. As he leiaurely paced the platform at Euston station one winter evening, awaiting the ar- rival of Neil Macleod, he looked like a man at peace with himself and the world. He was nine -and -twenty, but looked old for his years. He was very handsome, carrying a welltbailt figure with a singular and con- spicuniui grace ; his face was of the true Efighlahd type, and his dark eyes had a touch of melancholy in them which caused tbe ladies of hi a congregation a great deal - of unnneceseary cencern.. For in epite of his grave looks, Angus Fraser had the heart of a boy, and to hear him laugh was to make one think of everything joyous and young and full of hope. -His position was beset with snares, and the temptations to self - complacency and conceit were many. Yet he managed to steen his course with wisdom and skill. In relations with women especi- ally, he possessed the rare gift of being able to conciliate and please all, without paying special attention to any. When a minister, especially a young and attractive one, has learned that lesson, he has conquered. one of the lion's in his path. It was a matter of considerable speculation as to how long Mr. Fraser was likely to remain unmarried. The busybodies who had made it the mis- sionof their' lives to investigate the popular minister's past, had been unable to find even a hint of a love story in it. He wait. ed the arrival of the Scotch train that night with-- an impatience born of eager desire. He had no brother, Neil Macleod filled a brother's place to him since the college days which had witnessed the birth of their acquaintance. It was ' mainly through Angua'Fraser's influence that Neil MacLeod hadbeen appointed to Kilravock school, and he was equally at home in the old manse and the new. Angus Fraser had a great many acquaintances in London, but few friends. He was not one to make the name of friendship common ; in spite of his suave manner and habitual courtesy, he was dis- tant and reserved, revealing himself to very few. Ile was thus a man of etrong, deep feeling, who suffered, as he enjoyed, with keener mat titian moat. It was no Marvel, then, that he had fostered and encouraged lYiacLeod's ambition to come to London to pursue his literary career, or that he had taken joy in arranging rooms in the same house with him. Angus Fraser was too wise a man, and too miaerly over his own time, to suggeet that they should share rooms, as Neil had suggested. Both had to work, and could only work apart. His face flushed as the train came thundering up to the platform, and an odd nervousness took possession of him as he ran his eye along the line of carriages, seeking for the "kent fece" so dear to him. Neil, as eagerly On the look -out, saw him first, and in a mo- ment they had gripped hands. "So you've come at laet," Angus said, as he looked into his eyee. Neil nodded, the same lump in his throat as there had been thirty hours before when he bade good-bye to Itilravook. "No mid of luggage, I suppose," said 93aaaaaa33aaa• 'It's Eas To Takci Thin, pale, anaemic girls need a fatty food ' to enrich / their blood, give color to their cheeks and restore their health and strength. It is safe to say that they nearly all reject fat with their food. SOOTS U LORI %I EMoF COD LIVER 0 I L WITH firPOPhOSPNTES c'LIME 450DA Is exactly what they require it not only gives them the in, portant element (cod-liver oil) ?ri in a palatable and easily di- gested form, but also the hypb- phosphites which are so valua- ble in nervous disorders that *' usually accompany anaemia. SCOTT'S EMULSION is a fatty food that is more easily digested than any other form of fat. A certain amount of 4,11 flesh Is necessary for health. You can get it in this way. We have known per= 3; sons to gain a pound a day while taking it. roc. and flr,00, all druggists. SCOTT & SOWNE, Chemists, Toronto. ofoeetioeseese BACKACHE Weak, Lamp, Aching Backs, the Result of Sluggish, Inactive Kidneys. Backache Is in reality kidney ache. the kidneys become clogged, and falter in their work of filtering the blood. Backache is nature's warning that thilidneys are on strike, and that the blood is going through the system lildetNwIth foul poisons, which will °wise Bright'sNdisease, dropsy, diabetesi rheumatism or other equally painful and fatal complications. Prudence tells- everyone suffering with backache to, set their kidneys right. The experlence 0 tens of thousands of people tefls them that to accomplish this there is no means sa successful as the use of Dr. Chase's Kidney -Liver Pills—the world's greatest kic16ey cure. Dr. Chase's Kidney -Liver Pills cure permanently by making the kidneys healthy, active and vigorous. They are purely vegetable, ac naturally and directly on the kidneys, and are wonderfully efficacious. As a prompt and positive cure for kidney disease, liver, complaint and all the compli- cations of these filtering organs, they are un - approached by any remedy ever discovered. One pill a doss; 25C. a box at all dealers. Or EDMANSOI, BAUM & CO., Toronto. s 1 Angus cbeerlly. "Brought books and everything t lis time?" "Everythi g '• the books are the very mischief to ack and carry, Angus, but they had t� come, 'whatever was left. We'll need to caba." "Wait; we'll put the luggage on a four wheeler, and take a hansom cierselves. See what it is to live within a shilling fare." All the time he was speaking he had his eye on Neil' a face, thinking what a fine, strong, winnii g face it was, such as many men and mos women instinctively loved. And his heartwarmed to him and yearned over him with an unspeakable yearning. ' It was borne in upon Angus Fraser in that moment of , ieeting that the stress of life was at hand ! or Neil, and that the ordeal would be a fie ry one. The very qualities which made 1 im so lovable, the impulsive nature, quiokj impressionable feelings, and guileless simPlicity—what weapons are these with which to fight the world? These out- standing chid. eteristics were writ large on t. Neil MaeLeo(i's face, striking Angus, as he looked, with a sudden and great dread. Confident and unsuspecting, Neil himself anticipated the future without a misgiving or doubt. "It is not Often one's dreams come true in this world,i Angus," he aid, rather sob- erly, as they quickly cover d the short dis- tance between Euston and Russell Square. "I can't beliebe that I am really with you again—this time again for ood." I hardly realize it myse f, Neil. How did you leave 'them all at ilravock ? "All well. I saw your f ther and mother last night. 1hey sent thei love." "You felt a bit at leav ng the Glen? " asked Angus, mith rather sharp note in his voice. He was jealo a for the Glen, and had Neil'a answer disa pointed himehe would not babe taken it li htly. "I'd ratheelnot speak of it, Angus, if you don't mind," Neil said, starng straight be- fore bim. "Those bairns, I see their faces yet." Then Atgas smiled, well pleased, and held his peace. I . Neil was familiar with the rooms in Ruseell Square, having spent part of last year's holiday in them. They were spaci- ous and oomfOrtable. Angus occupied a well -furnished dining -room to the front, while his study and bed.room, chosen for quiet, were at the back of the house. Dinner was 1ilid for two, and the room had a comfortable homely look, warmed by a bright fire, which drove the homesick feel- ing for the moment out of Neil's mind. - "Your roores are upstairs, Neil, study and bedroom.] We will take our meals to- gether here."] "I suppose so, if we are going to live to- gether," said Neil, struck by the words. "Are you sure you want me, Angus? "If I didn't you wouldn't be here, lad," Angus answeeed, with his merry laugh. "Only, as I rim a busy man and you ex- pect to be one, it is imperative that there should b2 at few facilities as possible for wasting each ther's time. We must only meet at meal , and after a certain hour ,at night. Othe wise we shall become a nuis- ance to each other and a serious hindrance as well." "Oh ! " said Neil, a trifle doubtfully. "Is that how you ook at it ? " "We'll discuss it after. • Come Upstairs now and get a wash. Dinner is waiting, I ,believe," said Angus, as he led the way from the room Their talk during the meal was all of the Glen, where they had so many mutual in- terests. One t1uestion hovered on Angus Fraser's lips a score of times, but he could not utter it until they had drawn their chairs up to the table and grown confiden- tial over theii pipes. Neil was a heavy smoker, but Angus, moderate in most things, only permitted himself an after- dinner pipe. "I want to hear. Neil," said Angus then, "what Malcolm Forbes said about your coming to London." "He quite approved of it, and he strongly advised me to leak no questions about this money or my rnyeterious benefactor. What do you think?"' "I am not sure but he is right," said Angus meditatively. "Well ? " i . 0 "I sometimes think _Malcolm Forbes knows more about me than I know Myself, Angus—about my ,poor mother, I men," he said, in a low voice and flushing pain- fully, as he always did when that soreosore subject came up. "I ehouldn't dw 11 upon it, old chap, if I were you," said Angus, leaning forward, his fine face teiider with the unspoken sym- pathy in his s ul. "It is easy fir y u to speak," said Neil, with the first touci ,of bitterness Angus had noted in him. " ton't you think it will militate againtA m here ? " . "The accidett cf your birth ? Certainly not, here less tha4 anywhere. You will be accepted, at lest Jy all whose acceptance is worth having, for „ hat you are." At these words,tspoken with such convic- tion, Neil alacfseeci's face cleared. "You put heard into a fellow, Angus. ,I am lucky in hr.viig such a friend," he said fervently. Just then the door was opened, and the servant annouece : "Mr. Mertick.'f CH/API:ER IV. , A .11tRIUNG NOTE. Neil sprang tohisfeet, ,ilushed with ex- citement, and agerly extended his hand. He believed he owed to Merrick the greater part of the sue ess he had already achieved. It was naturaht therefore, tihat, he should in- vest him withla halo of hero worship. Merrick was the sub -editor of an influential afternoon journed, and did the lion's share of the work, Peeving his mark on every page. He was a man of undoubted ability; a rugged strength marked his harsh feat- ures, aid his heavy jaw indicated that doggeddeterinination which in certain walks of life abitolutely guarantees success. He was not a pleasant -looking man; the shock of his unkept dark hair hung over hia brows, hiding the nobler part of his faoe, and giving him a sinister look. He took no paina to make his personality agreeable; it 7ati a matter of no moment to him whether h left a favorable impression �r not. For MacLeod he had conceived an odd liking. Struck at first by the crisp freshness of some descriptive sketches Which had found their way to the Advance from the solitudes of 1i1ravo3k Glen, he had entered into a friendly correspondence with their author, to wbom he gave much valuable advice. The acquaintance had ripened until the previous summer, when Merrick had paid a flyin vleit to Kilravock, really to satisfy himse f regarding Mao- Leod'e possibilities for the future. Under his guidance the book an which Neil had been engaged for Itwo Years had been de- veloped and ; he it was who had arranged for its- publication by one . of the beet. houses. Such Wei the relation be- tween them, and though Neil cherished for Merrick that veneration only possible to the ardent and inexperience , the keen, quick eye of Katie Forbes had penetrated the sur- face, and estimated Merrick at his true' ,Howorth.,w good of • you t look me up so soon ! " said Neil, as le warmly grasped the extended band. ',Do you know my friend, Angus Fraser? "1 "I have that honor," answered Merrick, with a smile which might mean anything. The two men exchanged nods, but did not shake bands. There w a natural antagon- ism between them, of w ich both were oon- 7 Bohm. Angus liked n ither the man nor his views. Merrick on tlhe other hand, had a hearty contempt for p rsons, and thought Fraser a prig. ,In his joyous excitement over Merrick's early call -Neil noticed no- thing. For the time bei g he was happy. Angus remained standing by the mantel- piece, after Merrick had taken the easy chair he had vacated. While the two talk- ed, he listened and observed. At last Merrick, struck by his continued silence, addressed him. - "You are saying litt e, Mr. Fraser. I hope you agree that oar friend has taken a wise step." "That remains to be roved," Angus re- plied, and he could not iiaguise the coldness of his tone. "At any ztate, he anticipates the best results." "But you do not," Isaid Merrick point- edly. "Pardon me, 1 havt no anticipations in the matter," retorted reser, irriated by the tone. "I await res its." "Scotch caution," sait Merrick, with an odd laugh, "of which a mirable virtue you, Neil, are singularly free," . "Do you think I am ree ?" asked Neil gaily. `If you know ow many qualms have visited me - sine I took the fatal plunge, you would not old me altogother guiltless.- But aerie sly, Mr. Merrick don't you think I have one wisely?" "I told you so, my de r fellow, repeated- ly in my letters," answe ed Merrick. "May I smoke ?" . "Of course,";said Fra er quickly. "Don't you see our pipes?" "No, I had not o served," answered -Merrick, in the most irritating tone of a singularly rasping unple sant voice. "To deal well or truly with life one must know it. I am sure you must have proved that in you own distinguished areer, Mr. Fraser. The power of your pulpit ministrations has been accentuated, if not altogether created, by your intimate knowl dge of the struggles which men and women endure where the battle is hottest." . "You are right so far "said Fraser, more affably, the idea being'.me that interested him.- "Bat it is differ nt with one whose life -work lies in the im ginative fields I should think myself, th ugh I am no author.- ity, than too much co toot with realism would be more likely to dim the imagina- tive faculty, and so in t e long run mortally injure its product. But I may be wrong." "You are, totally rong, though the theory is sublime," said Merrick shortly. "But you don't prove it," said Fraser, af- ter he had waited a mo ent in expectation of a futher word. "0 r beet masters have done their work 'far from the strife of worlds." "Most men seek seclu ion when they have anything to do _Which is wortb doing," ob- served Merrick quickly. -"But I think you will find that most m n'live before they write—in a word, they are at their best writing of what they kn.w. It is only thus that millions are moved" Neil listened breathle sly, interested be- yond measure, but keen y sensitive to the jarring note. , "Angus was born in Ki rave ek,M r, 'Merl 13k and there is no piaee lik it in his eyes," he interposed hastily. "A hough London has given him so much, I be i ve he would turn his ,baok on it to-morrov ithout a pang. Wouldn't you, old chip ? ' "I'd rather not ans er your question, Neil," Anglia answere . "Well, if Mr. Merrick will excuse me, '11 go to my letters. I daresay you have a lot to say to each other." Ho bade Merrick go d night cordially enough, but again neit er offered to shake hands. "I can't think what'd the matter with Angus," said Neil, as he passed out, and the door was abut. "He Lisnot in the least like himself." "He lo-oks a bit out o joint—as lively as a funeral. Do you p °pose to stop here long?" , "I expect so ; why ? ' asked Neil, feel- ing for the first time a doubt of his own good fortune in having found such quar- ters. "Oh, nothing. I dar say he'll be good for you ; a kind of regulating medicine, as it were," said Merriek jcarelesslys.aw "But now sit down and let's talk. Bag- shaw this moaning; made a point of it. 'Mist of the Hills' is to lbe issued on Mon- day." "I hope it'll do," sidd Neil. "I'm as nervous as a kitten over t, and but for your encouragement I should dreed Monday." "It's going to do," said Merrick placidly, as he puffed the smoke in a graceful curve from his lips. "I've have written a notice myself for the Advance, It'll appear on Monday night. I know the man who will do the Chronicle. He took my assurance that it isn't Kailyard, but an antidote for the same, and he'll- do it justice." "I euppose the public are getting , sick of Kailyard ? " Neil observed interrogative- ly. Merrick slightly raised his brows. The End is Paralysis. If the Wasted Nerves are not restored and :revii;alieel by Die. Chase's Nerve Feed. ".1 living mind in a dead body" is the way oaralysis is soaeeinne; iii-serib..d. \\ hat ran lie more horrible than to lo,e .111 cintroi of the body and feel death gradual- city mieg y. at frits (it\ n? . -.-111i•epli"tsati,s, nervousia ,5, headache, lo!rs of enorgy and vitality, gloomy forcho(lim;s, caiy fat:guit and weakness of Ow lly are syniptins of the nervit exhaustion \Vhit'll ill finally end in 'p tral:-sis, nervous pros:rat: in of insanity. . \ Vital -air overwork, worry or irregular Ivibits 7.veit. the cause, restoration C' fl In' 11'X:A Vil:''''.U- hi.% hrought about by a• lett months' treatnv nt \*. ii,1 1 I'. ( hase1s Nerve Food, tit.i great rc.:tota- tiv.,i jilt fei ...a. . Dr. Cli.isii's N'erve Food ,ii -1,11..; l'ital energy into tli i body, stops tile wasting process and grad 0.1.1y but i•itirely builds up the system, creates new nerve force ii.ii. permanently cures all n ryous disorders antn d A eaknesses of en, li. women and children. , As a rtstorative in efilcaey is unrivalled by any preparation known to silence. I t restores cofor to the cheeks, roundic;is to the form and elasticity to every movement of the body. so cents a box, at all dealers, or EMIANSON, BATES ik Ca, 'Toronto. BoOk free. s "It continues to sell," was all the answer he made; and Neil, observing that for some unexplained reason the subject Was distasteful to him, hastened to change ip. Then their talk drifted into matters more immediately concerning the young author's future. The advice Merrick gave him was t e advice of a man of the world, whose belie a are few and whose gods are false. Angus did not leave his study till heard the outer door close on the last etre e of eleven. Then he came back only to s y good night, "Don't you like Merrick ?" asked Neil disappointedly. "I built hopes on you to becoming fast friends." "No, not much, Neil. He may be a I right, only I can't get on with him." 'That's queer. I think him so easy o get on with. Katie's' opinion ,zoincid with your, Angus." "Did she say she didn't like him ? " asked, with keen interest. "She did more, she warned me again t him." "You might do worse that keep th t warning in your mind, Neil. My own i - pression is that Merrick will 'use you f r his own ends. Try to be as independent of him as you oan." "But he has done everything for m Angus." "You exaggerate that, Neil; besides, if you are going to achieve the success he pre- dicts, don't you see he gains somethin too?" "I don't feel like that about him. Yo are not very charitable, Angus." "Perhaps not." answered Angus, and as he sat dewn Neil fancied an air of weari- ness he had never observed before. "I think your a bit out of sorts, Angus, I said so to Merrick," he said impuleively, and with an affectionate look. "I don't want you to discuss me with Merrick. It is of no consequence to me what he thinks. Let's talk of the Glen. When is Katie coming to stay with Mrs. Malcolm ? " "Next spring, she says'; after Easter." "I suppose you'll bring her to London yourself by-and-by ? " "I hope so—that's my intention—the goal I'm striving after. I won't,ask her to come until I have something to offer her." "No, of course not ; but don't wait too long. Well, I think we should turn in, Neil. I've a big day to -morrow, and you ought to be tired with your journey." Long after Neil MacLeod was &deep, ob- livious for the time being of ambition and all else, Angus Fraser tossed uneasily in his bed, sleep refusing to come at his bidding. Somehow, he knew not why, his heart was heavy concerning his friend, and he seemed to dread the future. Although he scarcely admitted it to himself, he knew it was the influence of Merrick he dreaded most of all. CHAPTER V. CONTRAST. Next day was Sunday, the busiest day in the week for Angus Fraser.- He was out of the house before Neil came down to break- fast, which he managed to get through just as the ehuroh bells began to ring. He did not feel much inclined to go out and yet the desire to hear Angus preach in his own church was strong upon him. He had heard much of the great eight it was on a Sunday morning when the minister win; at home. A brisk walk of ten minutes brought him to the building while the first psalm was be- ing sung. It was a still and quiet morning, and the great volume of sound filled the huge building and sent a rolling echo into the quiet street. The tune, too, was fami- liar ; the majestic strains of St. Lawrence assisted the thunder of the organ, and the sweet note of the cornet atirred Neil to the heart. Already he was far away from Lon- don, and saw the aim shining in Kilravock, turning Loch Doilick into a silver sea. There was no architectural beauty about Trinity church, but it great size gave it a certain impressive dignity, enhanced by the throng of attentive and reverent worship- pers filling every pew. Neil slipped into a corner near the door, and looking round, could detect no empty seat. The yellowish fog penetrated the building, but the ,cool, white stars of the electric light supplied the deficiency, and made the surroundings clear- ly discernible. Angus Fraser made a strik- ing figure in the pulpit. The ample folds of the gown became his tall figure admirably, and hie earnest face was one to win his hearers before he spoke. His voice was deep and resonant, yet singularly melliflu- ous ; his pronunciation perfect. The High- land accent, slightly emphasised when he warmed to his subject, gave him a touch of individuality which set him apart. Neil sat well back in his pew, listening to his reading of the 103rd Psalm as one listens to a rare treat. He knew sufficient of eloa cation himself to be aware that it was a very fine performance, yet it was untainted by any touch of complacency or self-conceit. Angus Forbes was at home in the pulpit; he was one of the few born to it. It was no trade to him, but his life -work, beloved and gloried an because it gave him such wide opportunities for proclaiming the gos- pel which had made him free. Love for the Redeemer being the mainspring of every act, the keynote of every word, he held men in thrall. The simple gospel of Christ, presented as it was presented that winter morning in Trinity church, is still the great evangel for men and women, tempted, tried, almost broken by the strife of life. Neil MacLeod had heen reared by a Chris- ' tian mother and amid wholesomesurroundings all his life ; ;therefore he had vague beliefs which had hitherto governed his moral con- duct. But of the inward fire which burned in the heart of Angus Fraser, tranefigering his face and touching his lips with, the fl4e, he knew nothing. It filled him with a yaague awe. He could scarcely believe that the man pleading so impassionedly with Ins hearers could be the joyous, happy- go-lucky lad who had sat with him on the studeats' bench in Glasgow College, or. even the Angus who had smoked with him a, few hours before, discussing so freely the com- mon things of life. Now he seemed trans- figured, as if be had ascended the hill of God. It was this rare combination of spirituality and practical humanity which was the great secret of Angus Fraser's sue,. cess. Neil listened, eagerly drinking in every word ; and as he lietened, there atir- red within him unspeakable longinge to make his life a worthy and beautiful thing. it seemed easy,, as Angus spoke eloquently of the near presence of One touched with the spirit of our infirmities ; and he wished pwith all his heart he had not promised to end the afternoon with Merrick, who had to respect for the religion Angus Fraset preached, and who never entered a church, except for jeurnalistic ends. Neil waited in his pew until the congregation had dispers- ed, and had a still further lingering in the street before Angus got free from the ves- try. He did not look tired or pale ; his ace was still flushed when he came out by the side door, and he stepped joyously, as if ligh‘tofheyaletu. ‘Isaw come in. Did you like the ervice ?" answered Neil, with unusual soberneas. "It was a great sight -'---a won- derful sight. I was proud of you, Anglia, and I could not help thinking what your father must have felt when he saw you in your own church." "ib was too much for him, Neil. He only came once ; and his perpetual prayer. I know, is that I may be kept humble." "1e needn't be afraid—there's nothing of that sickening sort about you. I don't understand it, that's all." There was a vague dissatisfaction in Neil's voice, which Angus was quick to note and understand. But that was not the moment DECEMBER 84 i899 ININIMNIMilinfeetientl.kamineemomill1119 i *When the human foot was . firSt intrOduCed to shoes it vas exactly as nature had made it, , strong--symmetrical—handso e. It has been revolutionized from what it wgis to the foo of to -day by sixteen centurici of distorting tightness and f realdsh . styles. 1 ' eeta.'eleA; )ii0i. • , • • o .A.rtft.w:= "Slater Shoes" are made to fit feet as they are to -day, comfort first, -at good appearance never forgotten. Twelve shapes, six widths, all sizes leathers and colors. Goodyear welted, name and price stamped on the soles, $3. 50 and $5.00. I. WILLISi SOLE LOCAL AGENT FOR SEAFORTH. to probe the matter to its depths, he thought; therefore he let the opportunity slip. It never came again. "In Kdravock, Neil, nobody has any idea of what hi required to keep a ohureh like Trinity together, and to extend its werk on every side. In the afternoon, from three to five we have a social hour for men. You must come back with me to see that Neil, if only once. It's the backbone of the whole affair. They are chiefly railway men; and a set of jelly, splendid fellows they are." "1 can't come thia afternoon, Angus," said Ned, with some Shamefacedness. "I promised to go round to Mereick's rodms at three; but P11 make to more Sund y en- gagements." ] "They' grow upon ! Ione, I believ , said Angus, a trifle disapPeintedly. "B t you won't spend the whole day with him ." "Oh, to ; I think he only meant a smoke. and a chit in his roome." " Thathi all right, Neil; don't ioo1 as if you were a prisoner cietected in a lot to escape," said Angus, Ichaffingly. "[f you are going to regard ne as a jailer 4t this early stage—why, we ave made a Make then, that's all. ' ctutlook for slig ts, he Neil felt slightly comforted. Inorliately sensitive ever on the had not forgotten Frit er's antagonistic at- titude towards Marri k, nor his ppenly avowed distrust of him" "01 curse I want to see things an1 haye a fling before I settle leltiwn, Angus that's only natdral." "Precisely. Fling by all means only don't go too far Neil,":eadd Aogus, e berly. "And reMember that remorse is the ercest sting that can visit a Men's heart." , "There, you're preahhing again. I m not going to get into mischief. But as it's your busheese to preach,, Pll let you off." "Do ; '11 try not offend again," said Angus m ekly, and ther both laughed]. But there wa a faint barrter between them ell the same and each being conscious of it, felt bitterly isappointed. 1 ' . They t lked of less prsonal matters over their mi day meal, eft r which Angu went 1 back to ,Trinity alone Neil parting from him at the door. Hisdestination wa Mer- rick's rodms, in Charing Cross Road, Where he'found himself expected and welcome. Merrick was reading by the fire a new book, evidently, by the uncut pages and the pa- per -knife in his hand. It was an or mary eix-shillingnovel, bound in the arbi linen which was he craze of the moment. Mer- rick smiled as he shook hands and' -bel open the title page. Little wonder that Macleod flushed as sensitively as any girl over it, and touched it with a tremdling hand. For it WM the first child of his fancy, clothed for the public gaze, and there are few joys in life rarer than his was at the moment. There was an odd look in Merrick's eyes as he eaw the expression on the lad's face. He was but a boy, after all, and the boy's heart was fresh in him—fresh and untainted. For the moment Merrick eould have ished him safe back in Kilravack Glen. " Where did you get it ?" asked Neil breathlessly, as he handled it with touch tender as any mother's. " It seems queer that you should have it before I hay seen it myself." , "1 found it -here With a note from Bag- ehaw, When I got home last night," M rrick replied. "Tread a hundred pages b ore I slept. You need not be afraid to stakeyoue reputation on ' Mist of the Hilha' Macleod. It will be safe." I "Then you like it as well as you did when you read the M. ?" enquired Mac- leod eagerly. ' " Better '• Ms a good book, whicli 'has just missedbeing a greet one. Bub it is as far above the rocks of modern fiction as ' could well be"- - Coming from Merrick, this was ahigh praise. For the moment Neil was too much moved for speech. ] " Pm glad you've come in sie early," said Merrick presently. "I've just remembered an engagement in Bruton Street thie after- noon. Will you come ?" " What is it ?" - "An 'Afternoon,'" said Merrick whim- sically. "To speak correctly, Lady Ed- ward Grantham receiveit her friends to -day from four 'to eeven." "But should I not be an uninvited gals' Ye's' ; but at Lady Edward's a aeat sensation is as weicdme as the flosvers May. You will protide her ladyship with a new sensation, cap ially if we take this ne,c,essis she rtoeqnow."uired m with us. Besides -oh is a person it will be ryfor acleod, struck by the odd expression on Merrick's face. Who as " Who is she ?" repeated Merrick, 41 r shall endeavor to enlighten you as we walk; but the distance is not great, and Lady Ed- ward's charms are many. I shall not have- oompasseel them all by the time we reach Bruton Street." (To be Continued.) f HAGYARD'S YELLOW OIL cures all pain in rasa or beast; for sprains, outs, bruises, callous luerps swellings, inflammation, ,rheumatism and neuralgia, it is a specific. Claimed the Bundle, Coming in on a summer ear from High-. land Park, a couple of nights ago, I was oce cupering a rear seat. A young, man who had had two girls out at the park and who was bringing them home was on the same • seat. The conductor picked up a neatly done up bundle and asked me, "le this your bundle?" " itis not," I replied. "Is it yours ?" he asked one of the girls, "No, sir," she replied. Is it yours ?" he asked the young man. "Let me see," be eaid, with the held- tation'of a liar who is not an adept at the art, " believe it is mine. Yes, that's He took tand looked guilty, though he' did his best to appear innocent. "1 didn't know you had a bundle with " remarked one of hie companions in a low tone. one.conductor had gone ahead to tolled fares, and the young man looked my way to learn whether I was listening. Of course I wasn't, because that would have been un- mannerly. "1 bad it in my pocket," he replied, Pend probably you did not notice it." t "What have you got in it 7" asked the other girl, with natural curiosity. "Oh, just a couple of things that I thought I might have use for," he replied, with assumed carelessness. "Let me see, now," said the girl. bet it's something you don't want us to - see." "No, I assure you it isn't," he replied. "Then let us see what it is," she per- 8ifitehed' She tor the bundle, and he tried to keep it from her. There was a little etruggle for possession of it, and the paper came off. " Oh -h !" screamed both girls. It was no wonder, for, wrapped in the paper was a nursiog bottle, half-filled with milk, with nipple attached, and two very useful' and neceesary articles of wearing ap- parel for infants. A liar and a thief bad been bx•ought suddenly to justice.—Pitta- burg News. The Size of South Africa. eaturday Evening Post: If you were to - take the United States, from the Atlantic to ahe Pacific, and from the northern to the southern boundary lines, and increase the area threefold on the continent of Africk you would still have enough land for the re- public of France, the entireGerman Empire, all of Austria -Hungry, the Kingdom of Italy all that is left of Spain, and, of -course, a few odd corners in which the British islands could be stored without difficulty. This may give some idea of the enormoas extent of that wonderful country. Within the memory of this generation ib was practical- ly unknown to the world. Now we find it toe full of riches and possibilities that the great nations of Europe are each year sac- rificing thousands of lives that they may ex- tend their boundary lines. Five thousand miles is the length of this great continent, and at its widest part it is 4,600 miles. tt is the only continent that lies equally to the north and south of the equator. INSOMNIA. SOUTH AMERICAN NERVINE RESTORES REST AN HEALTH. . If the digestive organs refuse to do their work, indigestion and dyspepsia follow like lightning's flash—the Derves are shattered and then insomnia runs riot, an'd the patient is on the road to the mad -house or insane asylum. 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