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The Wingham Times, 1910-02-03, Page 7...04***••••••••••*******•••••*“............. I • an ne. live s.- . Court..sh....H...i...p :.•,, . ,,..„..: .1.. --.,., O 117z• LAURA JEAN LI1315EY * 4, 0 • Author of "A Cruel Revenge," "A Forbids:len Mar* • • - • • • • " • • - • : o rine," "A Eigautifoi Coquette," " The . 4, 1 7.z!nsci of Cameron li411" * .... „. . ... . • • e nan Cinaanasitannennanataahlelialstatonnettaa444/4- —,L • HIu W1240$14.. TOM% FEB.RUART a iistv .! nte lingered at the table as long am he colnd awl any, possible excuse for noing so. Then, when it was no lonn- ar Wiee tca rernale, arose slowly and guitted the retina wondering vaguely If she had already breakfasted, or if at bad been served in her apartments. He wished he tiered make inquiry of ion° of the waiters who was passing through the corridor, While he was pondering over thin 'Olive herself can slowly down the wide hall, aer long gown trailing af- ter her with a soft, low rustle. tralie ,i passed him by so closely thet the clerk -brown dress she wore brushea his hand. She did not raise her oyes to his face, or she would have been • startled at the burning, despairing eyes looking with pitiful intensity in - Ito her own, She vanished at the one af the cool, diin, wide hall, and the tight and sunshine seemed to go with her, leaving the world • cold, ,gray, and desolete. He wished he could die then and there, he was so bitterly unhappy. . He was mean the aret waiting to le a:dinittea when the genes of . tbe race track were thrown open. quite -mechanically he walked down the track to the stables, with wistful ' ayes strained to cateh one glimpse of 'Judge Morrow, the gallant little arti- 'zeal that was to win or lose a for- tune for Olive. He passed the stable ;With slow feet. judge Morrow was standing at the door, surrounded by an admiring group, as were all the rest of the noble steeds. Suddenly the colt lifted his head and listened, Ile had caught the sound of familiar footsteps; he saw hina and before those about him could realize what he was about to do, he had plunged suddenly forward and reached Glen- alenning's side, whinnying in a man - nor that quite amused those about ilaim. Glendenning drew the colt's face 'down close to his own and rested his head against it. Ahl what true, What beautiful instinct told tho ani- .xnea that, despite his disguise, thi$ .rwas his old friend Glendenning!, :They Wolk the horse away from ,him quickay, remarking, as they not- nd the shabby clothes of the dark, atalian-appearing, slender young •man, that he had probably taken ,eare of the colt same time hi. the Oast, turning and asking him if this (+ware not so. Glendenning nodded, ;thinking that the best way to end the questioning. i In a very few moments all the rid - ars, boeted and spurred, carne hur- rying out from their quarters in re- ponse to a sharp clang of a bell, at:Ad in a trice had mounted their ' inersee, only awaiting the signal to 'fbe oft like arrows from the bow. s Suddenly, at the very last mo- ment of time, judge Morrow's rider leaned forward heavily in the sad - idle, swayed. an instant like a reed in ithe wind, then dropped heavily to the greensward. In an instant the Wildest confusion reigned. • ,.'Judge Morrow will have tb be iftricken from the race," cried a :score. of 'voices, triumphantly, but Adding: K'It will he too bad for the ,oung girl who owns the animal; it .ac itay Mean the loss of ,e fortune to er. a 1 At this Glendenning sprung for - Ward, trembling in every limb: I "Let ine ride him!" he cried, ;hoarsely. "Let me take the place of he man who was to have ridden Judge Morrow. I will win the race .with him, or die in the atteraptna . • DR. WOOD'S NORWAY *PINE SYRUP. Is Specal1y Colculated To Cure AltjDis- eases of the Throat and Lungs. au.nosommeimuyammilsomenammammomind.r. Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Sore Threat, Hoarseness, Croup, Pain or Tightness in tile Chest; and all Bronchial Troubles yield quickly to the curative powers of this prince Of pectoral remedies. 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Milburn LimitoVforonto, Ont. 01141,VER XXV,' 'There. was but a taomeatrof hesita-1 • Von, Then it was 'decided to accept his offer, as he was but 0, trine heav- ier than the rider who had been tak- en 111 so suddeely. Quickly the change was effected. An instant later the bugle sounded, the paddock gate swung open, and the thousand sounds and cries of the rece-track were mellowed up in 0, deafening rear of applause es the horses came tearing down the track, prancing and cevortieg toward the grand stand, There Were thirta thousand faces spread out like a vast sea before him, yet Glendenning saw, at the first glance, but oue in all that vast concourse—the white, anxious, beautiful face of Olive Kneeland shin- ing like a star before him, guiding him on to victory, He saw kier lean forward and watch the horses intently, and when she saw little Judge Morrow she clasped her bands entreatingly to- gether, turning deadly pain She did not even observe the rider, her gree was riveted so intently upon the horse. Suddenly he saw her turn and whisper to a young girl sitting be- side her, and he recognized her'cona- panion at once—sweet, .gentle, fair- haired Nannie, Olive's true little friend. And oven in that moment the thought came to him Mite loyal annimie was to her friend; even the loss of Olive's fortune made no dif- ference to her, and in his heart he blessed Nannie for that quality of sweet and noble sympathy which en- deared her so to those who knew her He looked anxiously about for his brother Oscar, as he grew a lit- tle more accustomed to discerning faces at that distance, and as he came toward them. No, Oscar was not with Olive. To the, right of her, and leaning over Newlin his fiancee, was Mr. Armstrorign his face and keen, dark eyes all aglow, watching Judge Morrow eagerly, as though he were mentally summing up his chances of success. . Glendenning had no thee to lose in further observation, His whole atten- tion must be absorbed by his horse; for now they had reached the grand stand, and, amid the wildcheering; the riders were attempting to form the animals into line. This was' at last accomplished. There was an in- stant of expectancy, then the flag dropped, and away they new down the curved road like swallows, the gay colors of the riders Bashing in the sunshine, and the great race had begun. For a moment it is one pell-mell rush. On, on they fly, like giant greyhounds from the leash, down the gray track, until they are but Slow- moving specks in the distance. Then on they come again, thundering past the grand stand, at a maddening pace, with Pessara in the lead, a dozen horses dashing like the wind • at Ms heels, and Judge Morrow— poor Judge Merrowl—fully a score of yards behind. A mad shout goes tip for Pessara. But the wiser ones notice that judge Morrow is run- ning well within himself, and that there is game in the gallant little horse that the rider is holding back With a steady hand, and there is ati answering shout, "Judge Morrow! judge Morrow!" Whit to the lips, Olive Kneeland sits and watches Nannie's hand ctheps conitclingly to hers, cold as lumps of ice,and clasps them gent- ly. "All of the borses show Signs ef the terrible strain—all save your littie Judge Morrow. Ile is fresh as a daisy," murmurs Harry -Arm- strong, hopefully, But Olive does not answer; her lips are mute. To see little' Judge Morrow attuning at that frightful pace almost stuns her, She feels like sobbing aloud, but the great crowd about hen bold her in check. Again the gallant steeds are specks in the distance. Now they pass the curve and are on the 'homestretch, dashing swiftly on to the ileish, Nearer, heater sounds the thunder of their oticonnag hoofs. ,Thirty tho- send people grow mad' with Wild in- tensity as they dash swiftly, steadily °mead. They are but n , hundred yards from the grahd stand noW, with Pessara Still in the van. But the other horses have dropped far- ther and Nether behind—all seta lit- tle Judge Morrow, who ailing stead - Hy, steadily,rinch by itch, until he passes those before him, and now there is but a ribbon of daylight between himselS and the great Pee - sera. The eaeltement groats intense, Nerve§ ere thrilling like stricken wires as down tile long lane of white, strained faees dash the recers almost With the tepidity of lightning. Every one iIse e to his feet in the mad hope eatehing a full 'view of the Oars, and the air rocks, nein and treMblea with the hoarse, delirious cries of thirty thousand throats, hats sail into the air like shoals of fish, •and *faes- ate white as death. Glendenning leeks neither to the right nor left, but with his keen eyes on the dying home before him, urges Judge Morrow ohnetrd, and the gal- lant little 'colt responds to that thrillitig Veleta /le has reached Peg- ettra'S flank, and Melt by inch he isa surely ginning Mt hint. 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(Signed) JAMES DINGWALL, Williamstoarn, Ont„ July eeth, xnal. soc a box, 6 for $2.so—or trial box, eee —at dealers or from Fruit -a -lives Limited, Ottawa. loadstar before him. Pessara begins to show signs of lineal:tenth •and distress; the foam covers his chest,' and his eyes flash. It is all his rider cart do to urge hini onward with knee, spur, and lash. There is only one more rod to cover. Pessara and , Judge Morrow are side by side, neck to ueek, both increas- ing their speed with every whirling stride. Suddenly Pessara falters ever so slightly. -Men and women hold their breath. Then, quick as a flash, as if shot from a bow, gallant little Judge Morrow passes him by a, lap. It is done so swiftly, so suddenly, and so masterfully that a great cry of delight breaks trona the vast mul- titude of spectators. One instant more, and the cry has deepened into a mighty, deafening yell. Little Judge Morrow, with a passionate strain of mighty muscle, and the tense glare of straining eye- balls, like a bird passes under the wire and past the grand 'stand, and a moment later the victor stands pant- ing and trembling at the spot where they have led Olive Kneeland. The girl forgets the great throng; the man who has gallantly ridden hiin on to victory and to fortune for- gets .every thing but the panting, beautiful home whom the eager thou- sands are crowding and pushing one another wildly to catch a glimpse -of. And in the excitement Roger Glend- enning slips away quite unnoticed in the crowd. The next morning's paper gave a full account of the great raw, to- gether with the encouraging report that little Judge Morrow had been solcl for a great sum, and the money had been paid cash down on • the spot to the fair young girl who owned him. Considerable comment Was made in reference to the sudden di•sappearance of the man who had ridden him; and it further stated 'in the article that it wag to be hoped he would put in an appearance at once and receive the congratulations, and, better still, the motley that, awaited him. The same _paper else stated that Miss Kneeland would take the Albany boat that evening to join the judges Glendenning could mane aecount for the impulse which prompted him to take the same boat, though it cost hbn the last doper he had in the world. As soon as. he stepped on deck he saW her, standing. at the further end of the boat, with her lit- tle heads Posting lightly on the van, gazing dreamily into the, enter, llow sweet and fair she looked, and hoer thoughtful! Ile looked about for his brother °Acne. He was not there. A feeling of none, angry impatience stirred, lecaivias heart that lie should hegleet her so. Why was he not with hetl if there was anythitig in the world he detested, it was to See a man neglect the lady to whom he was betrothed for anything the wide world held. The man who did it was, in his opinion, unworthy the name of man--tt despicable creature. to mean to waste a thought on. ne wonder- ed Why Olive, who was netneally So high-spirited, did not resent it. ante appeared ta be quite alone. Vor long hours he sat and watched her. AM how sweet it was to be go near her, breathe the same air with her—so near that 110 could almost remit her dress with his outhretch- ed hands. She Stood quite still, for- getful of all time, deeply engroased in her own reverie. The sun went down, and slowly and softly the dusk gathered, settling fairest into the Meek Shadows of night The moon keen and Ono bY one the golden Mors' tame out and •fixed themselves in the dna) blue sky overhead, .mirroring their brilliant twinkling in the dancing, tvhite- capped WeVeS below in a thousand arrow," gleams. Still Olive Rtioaland MOW there, little- tire/Ming that he of whom elle Was thinking wis tht near her, CHAVTEIR XV, At eleven o'clock thq boat Was 4110 t Albany. it wanted twenty sultan tea to that time now, still Olive Kneeland • stecal in the Ante pleee watching the swinging lights alone ling in the etirling waves, At length Glendenning grew very anxious over her, cunt sent one of the boat hatele to remind her site had had no reireehmeut, and that she must be tired Standing. "You nre very kind. to think of me," she returned, siumiy, "but ,I AM neither hungry nor tired, thank you. 1 prefer to stand," And the man touchect his cap and bet her. Glendenning still lingered near ber. The wind had freshened, and the eters were hidden by ominous dark elOuds that presaged a storm, but site, aid not seem to maid, though it ,,v4s now so chat that all the peeseresere had sought the Shelter of the Com- fortable cabin save 0 stray man bore and there pacing, rapidly up and down to keep warm. Glendenning feared for her, stand; ing motioaless there in the cold. She liad leaned far over the rail now, gazing intently down into the white - capped waves that (tested their foamy crest almost up to the decit in their sportive play. Suddenly, tes he watched her, the boat gave an un- expected lurch forwent; then those on deck heard a shrill, sharp cry of terror, and almost before they could realize what was happening, they saw tho girl lose her balance and fall headlong down into the water, and ere they could reach the spot the mad waves had cloSed over her. 13ut simultaueously with that pit- eous cry there rose another, full of , sharp horror, and they saw the man who had been standing near, her throw 'off his coat and hat and plunge in after the girl. In an instant the wildest commo- tion reigned; the bells wore rung, passengers crowded to the clocks, and the most intense excitement prevail- • ed. The steamer had dashed on fully a furlong ere it could be stopped. Boats were quickly lowered, bat every face was 'blanched. No one had , seen either the girl or the young man who had sprung so nobly to her re- • appear after the waves had swallowed them. Tbree, four minutes aassed, the length of eternity to the men who sat in the skiff, which was shooting about with the rapidity of lightning, wherever a dark .object could be dis- eerned on the waves. At length they beheld a white hand cleave the dark water, and an in- stant later two heads appeared above the waves, then sink quite as quick- ly, "Pull, lads—pull with a with.' cried the 'mail in the stern of the boat. "It's all up with them, I fear; they. must have gone down then for the third time." But at that moment they. all ,seave the. White hand thrust from the waves again, and knew that the brave rescuer, with his heavy burden, Was making superhuman ef- forts to keep above water, and that Ms strength would iiot last him many seconds longer. They shouted to him lustily, and he heard them, and caught the rope they !twig out to him, and in less time than it takes to tell it he was drawn into the skiff, still grasping his dripping, almost lifeless burden, and was soon drawn on board the steanier. Gentle hands relieved his stiffened arms of their burden, and while re- storatives were •applied to the young lady and the work of resuscitation was pushed rapidly forward, others turned their attention' to the young hero, who, as soon as he realized that they were safe on deck and the danger over, fell back in a deep swoon. As they bent over him, forcing brandy between his tvinte lips, the attendapts iti charge made a start- ling discovery—tho man had been in disguise! The action of the water had almost removed the black dye from his face, his hair, and his 31onde moustache, and they found that he was very fair, instead of the dark young man he liad appeared. They went quietly to , the captain, telling what a, strange discovery they had made, and he decided that the proper course to pursue would be to keep the young man strider strict sur- veillance Ilan he could ascertain who andwhat he Was. 13y this time the boat had reached Albaby, and everybody hastened ashore, all save Miss Kneeland. Judge Kneeland, thousat very weak from his recent illness, had come down in a menage to the boat to meet his daughter. Oreat was his consternation when ' e did not make her appeavance with ho rest, for he had caught a glimpse 1 her walking hurrieely along the 'etc:1;a' ecliately upon gaitting con- ioi fai as, alive learned how narrow - 7 ehe had escaped drowning, and 'iat aer 1 reeve les/ in tat, next cabla 11 a rathei, naeasious 'condition, but ✓ the tir r he had no donbt come it of his deep, trance -like swoon. "Tei me go to him, please, and aan a • h in for say i e• my life, " she leaded. "1 mist do'this." vaptein nitre the young lady le erre, end .they proceeded cat mice f1tALillit(e)p iturilecus, can. .11(1 ()1 IVe entered alone. The cabin WAS tibias, lighted, but he saw him wetted 111 one <)f the lege orracla.it•s at the Nether owl ilie room, his head bent on hie fshe crossed over to his eide quick - The dry clothes; elm had borrowed a• • 1 '10 14 •Warile31; (11 (1 tot trail: • 1 the moquette 6arpet, rind he was ::eket.bere Mee 110 frou-frOU ol skirts : .t aware of het presence until wie "Von tnuSt, alloW Me to thank on for sa Mg my life, sir,,, 101, boltti!-?; ottt bite slim White .010. "Weals lalt poorly teepreee lere, mul el orlast ihg gra tit inlv, ,:t1 ant of taa scent:nee itnn never uttered, for at the amnia a her Of. 00 voice ills hands dropped frefn hhi face. Ile bad risen to his feet and stood tremblingly before her, and the light of the Winging latisp full upon him, revealed to her Reg, 00 Glendenaing in the flesh. For an instont she stood before him paraiyxed. Was it some mad dream? Were bore eyes and sense of seeing pleyistg. her actlfie? Was it he whom they said lay ,charred and tin recognizable beneath the ruins of the great area .And then she remembered that there were others who were equally as sure that be had esceped, He was standing before her—na Meth surely—lookieg at her With that slow. sad, wistful ;mile she remem- bered so well, and his whole tweet shining in ids earliest blue eyes. ''Is this Mo. Roger Klianderining?' she gasped, brokenly, retreating A step and still gazing at him With those dilated eyes of hers.. "Can it In?" her hand dropping heavily to tier side, He bowed humbly, and Ms bead drooped low an hie breast. "I -ani indeed that most unfortu- nate of persons," he answered, htiek...: ily; and the wonder massed his mind vaguely, how could she have Nile- trated his disguise' so quickly? He had quite forgotten thet the water inust have removed most of the dye. She looke(1 ta him in pitiful em- barrassment. lie was her dear fath- er's enemy. He had forged her fath- et"si name. They were natural iciest. Still, he had risked his life ta save hers. Site owed him a, debt of grati- tude that could never be repaid. Ile saw 'her hesitate, and he weal knew the reason why. He could read the emotiou in her breast frosts the acoubled expression of her eyes. Ile Mild outhis hand entreatingly, "I—I—wottel have given a dozen lives if 1 had had them to have sav- ed yours," he murmured, "But now that you know it is I, do you Z'- 10141' to clasp my hand for one little moment, Olive—adiss Kneeland?" She ;stood before him with droop- ingloltrearcialeae anseltf.alenebitlitelag.thly white, her l "It is not an honest bench" she sobbed. "It has been raised against lay father to do hint injury. How can I take it'?" "Forget that I have made the re - ho replied, with sudden dig- nity blended with reproach, sinking - back in his chair again, and cover- ing his face with his hands. At that moment one of the dealt- hanc1s. entered, approached Glenden- ning, and remarked a's lie extended a bit of Printed paper ha held ,in his hand, and which apparently had been, torn from some boek or paper. You wanted this takeu from the breast -pocket of your wet coat, dried, and handed yea, sir. Here it is." "Thank you!" murmured Glenden- ning, turning a shade' paler as he saw Olive's eye rest o1 it, fearing she might recognize it, as he had torn it from a paper she had once loaned him and which she was after - nand looking for but never found, he being too bashful to admit that he had it, and carried it about, with hint in his breast -pocket, ofth0 read- ' ing it over . and over again when alone by himself, for every word seemed to express his owa unuttered longing: Yes, Olive did recognize it at once. It was one of Frank L. Stanton's beau 1 Bail bits of tender sentiment,' en t Wert : "Wearyin' For You." A dull, chill pain seemed to seize Olive. She had brought herself to believe that he was utterly cruel and heartlees—dead to all tender artd gentle emotion, This waa proof that he still had a vein of romance about lain And the dull pain at her heart grew newe bitter as she wondered tenacity who Roger Glendenning lov- ed. She could not bear the thought °pIt.di. Women are strange creatste, wholly unreasoning at times. ttres of lin- net one thought, he loved some one, had the power to turn her com- pletely against him. Turning slowly trona his out- stretched hand, with 4a haughty mien that he had never notieed before, she swept out of the cabin and down to the dock, and hurried toward the carriage in which she 'saw her father awaiting aa s hner.era in Olive Kneeland' life which she never afterward for- got. A thousand conflicting onto - thins filled her lined and teemed in her brain. Should she tell her father of her narrow escape from death, and who saved, her? or should She simply mention that she had come fare to face with Roger Glendenning? The thought came to her how bit- ter he was against him, and she realized that in less time theta it takes to tell it he would have him again ender arrest for that forgery, and that Would mean a prison cell for the man she was now beginning to realize that she loved better thah all the world beside, save her old father, who Vas Roger Glendeening's .relentless enemy. Should she let him go free and cheat her fathee by her silence, or should she give Inni up? She entered the carriage With ut- steady steps, receiving kis greeting constraittedly, "Olive," he asked, suddenly, as the took her seat, "tend wits that young men 1 saW you talking to at the tabin window, and who came -awl looked after you? Who is he?" Heaven pity heel Hate should she answer him? he could not tell a faleehood. ' CHAPTER XVI. Taneelelld repeated the (mese tioa, 'Who was the young man you were talkhig to by the abin Wie- dow, and who Caine Mid looked af- ter you as you hurried noWri the gnag-piatik?' And as he epoke he fix- ed his keeh gray Ortis seerehitigly Op - oh her face, wondering why the toes- ticeli should so agitate bon The girl tried to apenic, but the name Ae would hates uttered tiled away In hcr throat, leaving to sound, ttow could she breath the words - that would consign the matt she Mir- ed to 11. prison cejl, ate% though he and her oWls deer fatlier Were the bitterest of foes? No, she Could net, Sho Would die feat. . .• • •P nn • ' \\\ nenantina•-a" ' •..TOR IA ; a "sea, • The Mud You Trave Always nought, and wbieb )14S hews In use for over 30 years, has borne the signature or and has been made under his laer.. 1,444, sonal SUperrision Sinee its infaney., • Allow no one to deceive you in Oleo MI Counterfeits, Imitations and "Just -as -good" am but Experiments that trifle with and endanger the health of Wants and Children—Experienee against lKxperiMente What. is CASTORIA Castoria is a, harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Fare., gorie, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither °plinth Morphine no other Nareotia substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worm* and allays Feverishness, It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething, Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the reed, regulates the• Stomach and Rowels, giving healthy and natural sleep* The Children's Panacea—The 1Y/other's Friend. CASTOR IA ALWAYS Sears the Aigna,ture of I ; The Kind You IlavO Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Years. 'INC CENTAUR CVMPANT, TT INURRAT STFIEET, NEW VORA CiTT, raorroommoomorl....... "Why do you not answer? Did you not hear me'?" exclaimed the judge, irritably. "1—i" Before he could conelude the sen- tence Olive's head had fallen heavily forward on her breast, and she slip- ped from the seat beside him to his feet in a death -like swoon. The judge was thoroughly fright- ened, Ile drove quiekly to the near- est drug -store, which, fortunately enough, was in close proximity, and restoratives were quickly applied, and in less than ten minutes later the judge was greatly relieved to see Olive open her eyes. "Now, what in the world caused the girl to go 011 like that?" he mused, never ,dreanaing that his qiiestion had tha slightest thing to do with it, concluding that the great excitement which she had undergone during the past few days had told upon her delicate nerves. "Do you feel better now, Olive?" he asked, anxiously, as he helped her into the coupe again to drive home. • "Yes, quite well, pane," she as- sented—a little wearily he thought— as she leaned back among the cush- gthuri's‘53.L', fink° to put in a personal, if should like to stop at the 'Ar - you don't mind the delay of a. few moments. By the bye," he added, "I have strange news to tell you about 11°OgleivreGlatridedenollillspeak, but it seemed to her as if a hand heavy as death lay on her lips' and held them fast. "Tans about your romances," went on the judge, quickly; "why, 'what I have just heard would make the fu- ture of a novelist, if one could get hold of it who could work it up right. You know seine of us thought Roger was burned in that fire, while others felt sure he escaped," Oliva nodded faintly. Every Word seemed like the sharp thrust " of a sword through her heart, "Ah. Heaven! had her lather recognized him'?" It seemed like an age to her until he uttered the next words. "I wish that I could ascertain his fate beyond all shadow of doubt," he Werit on, thoughtfully, "for I have just learned through papers for- warded me to -day that he was est- tirely hutment of that forgery, and that his villainous brother Oscar was the real criminal. *Oscar met with a terrible accident in Phila- delphia, yesterday, which resulted in his death a few flours later, and on his death -bed he made a, full confes- sion to a hotary whom he heal sum- moned. Now listen, Olive, and see if you have ever heard anything like it. This Oscar forged say name to a note, thinking he would have ample thne to take it up ere it should fall due. In this he miscalculated, and on the day when it must leak out, he came aud conftened to his broth- er Roger that he bad done, throw- ing 'himself on his mercy to aid him itt raising the motley to take hp the note and save himself. Roger, in liis great indignation and anger, bit- terly refu8ed. Then the scheming younger brother thought of a elever plan to bend Roger to his will. Ile avowed then and there that Ina Os- can had just proposted marriage to you, Olive, and that ..,,"you 11e.11 that day accepted him, 00d that if I dis- covered the exietence o1 the forged note it would ruin his miospnii s. A loW try of utter Mirror broke from the girl's white lips; but not heeding it, her father went on: "1 halnietied to know that licalar himself loterayou, my dear, for only an hour before Oscar came to him he had nsked me if he might Pay his addresses lo yon, soul while the tprestion Was pending bettvent us, and before I could give sin- 0008001, there WaS an interruption—a hawyer waned to consult me oh important buntline. Awl' by the tinte ho had concluded his businese, in came a man with this forged note (Width WAS got up in 'Roger's handwriting) for payment, /TM Is the most wen - the host magnanimous; pert of the Whole arfair, Berate* he be- 10Vrill'a his brotllor, os atId l.1Z b•11 (TO be rOOfitititteal, THE PLEASANT MAN. "He is a very pleasant man to meet and converse with, is he not?" Thin was the remark passed by a gentlemart reoently who was oonversing with an- other. His query was greeted with silence by the cute it was addreased to. A few moments later the one addres- sed carelessly began to say: "This is a peculiar wadi. SOMa ram olio be moat charming and agreeable with a stranger or neighbor, Their affa- bility, however, is of a forged character., It is a severe strata on them to keep it up in public, and when they go home in Cho evening then the curb on tongue and .tempee is removed, Rome, where kind- ness and courtesy should be show, be- comes ar plane unbearable and wife and children have to bear the pentnp temper and meanness, whioh lay con- cealed in the anatomy of the "Pleasant man to meet." The Hospital for COLLEGEST.,Sick Children THIS APPEAL IS TO YOU! REMEMBER past Every Sick Chill in Ontario Whose Par- ents Oannot Afford to Pay for Treat- ment is Treated Pree. The hospital for Sick Children had last year in its cots and beds 1,155 patients - 383 of these were from 267 places in the Province. Sixty- five per cent. were children of poor people who could not afford to pay. Since its organiza- tion the Institution Two etun tear cAsset has treated 15,613 15 PnAsTsn. children 4560 of these unable to pay and were treated free. If you know of any child in your neighborhood w h o is sick or has any deformity send the name of the parent to the Secretary. The Hospital for Sick Children is not a local but a great Provincial Charity for the sick child of the poor man in any GINN° ROMS 18 A wzatt part of Ontario has same claim upon its help as the child Nvho Yes within the shadow of its walla in Toronto. Th ere Were 69 cases of Club ee treated 1 n IIWINAOINa A PATiaNT, the neer& tal last year raid 67 had perfeot notrectiOta troika Jobatat :wit think 01 it—Your money etin heig the Hospital to do the good werlt of the crooked limbs and eltila taikt of little children. 'Memo help us: Pieties° Send brintritUttotait tti .trioreot *abattoir*. ChaIrritattr. 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