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The Wingham Times, 1912-12-19, Page 7TILE ‘A JVGIIA. TI v Dh,(', Vin Ii 19 1,12 8:*?.(0*(iniy7,504)449****43 • • Purified BY MAJ, tIOLMRYI S, y Stiffering •? fit, �f� ,t, ' 4 "v **`"J""V6_V"".*444: rested on tho hills of Silverton. "Only three miles from mother and Reign] Oh, if I could go there !" Katy thought, working her fingers nervously; but the express train did not Pause there, and it went so swift- ly by the depot that Katy could hardly distinguish who was +standing there, whether friend or stranger. But when at last they came to West Silverton, and the long train slowly stopped, the first object she saw was Dr. Morris, driving clown from the village. He had no inten- tion of going to the depot, and only checked his horse a moment, lest it should prove restive if too near the engine; but when a clear young voice called from the window: " Morris oh, Cousin Morris! I've come!" his heart gave, a great throb, for he knew whose voice it was and whose the little hand beckoning to him. Ho had supposed her far away beneath Italian skies, for at the farm -house no intelligence had been received of her intended return, and in much sur- prise he reined up to the rear door, and throwing his lines to a boy, went forward to where Katy stood, Ler face glowing with delight as she .fltr �.*-V,Sa•.11. r.-eT �r,,,crs uar`as <re. • flea' into his arms, wholly forgetful of the Last night's lecture on diguity, and also forgetful of Wilford, stand- ing close beside her. He had not tried to hold her back, when, at the ;sight of Morris, she sprang away :from him; but he followed alter bit- ing his lip, and wishing she had a little more discretion. 'Surely it was not necessary to half strangle Dr. Grant as she was doing, kissing his hand after she had kissed his face a full half dozen times, and all the people looking on. But Katy did not care for people. She only knew that IDlorris was there --the Morris wbom, tin her great happiness abroad, she ;had perhaps slighted by not writing ;directly to him but once. In Wil - ford's sheltering care she had not felt ,the need of this good cousin, as she .used to do; but she was so glad to lees him, wondering why he looked so ;thin and sad. Was he sick? she ask- ed, with a pitying look, which made ;him shiver as he answered: "No, not sick, though tired, per - 'haps, as I have at present an unusu- al amount of work to do." • And this was true --he was unusu- ally busy. But that was not the )cause of his thin face, which others tthaan Katy remarked. I3elen's words, t"It might have been," spoken to him ;on the night of Katy's bridal, had tnever left his mind, much as he had ;tried to dislodge them. Some men ;can love a dozen times; but it was 1not so with Morris. Ile could over- ibome his love so that it should not e a sin, but no other could ever 1111 )the place where Katy had been; and )as he looked along the road through !life he felt that he must travel it :alone. Truly, if Katy were not yet ;passing through the tire, he was, and It had left its mark upon him, puri- iiying as it burned, and bringing his every act into closer submission to axis God. Only Nolen and Marian I1Sazelton interpreted aright that look ,upon his face, and knew it came from the hunger+ of his heart, but they kept silence;' while others said that •he was working far too hard, urging him to late his unwearied labors, for they ould not lose their young physician yet. But Morris smiled his patient, kindly smile on all their fears and went his way, doing his rsvork as one who knew he must ren- tler strict account for the popularity ire was daily gaining, both in his own town and those around. He could think of Katy now without a sin, but he was not think Ma ,'f her schen she cone. c' nnecpectrdly upon A COLD However Slight MAY TURN INTO BRONCHITIS. him, and for an instant she almost bore his breath away in her vehement joy. Quick to note a change in those he knew, he saw that her forret was not quite so full, nor her cheeks so round; but she was weary with the voyage, and knovring how sea -sick- ness will wear upon one's strength, Morris imputed it wholly to that, and believed sho was, as she profess- ed to he, perfectly happy. "Come, IKaty, we must go now," Wilford said, as the bell rang its first alarm, and the passengers, some with sandwiches and some with fried cakes in their hands, ran back to find their seats. "Yes, I know, but I have not ask- ed half I meant to. Oh, how I want to go home with you, Morris," Katy exclaimed, again throwing her arms around the doctor's neck as she bade him good-bye, and sent fresh mes- sages of love to the friends at home, who, had they known she was to be there at that time, would have walk- ed the entire distance for the sake of looking once more into her dear face. "I intended to have brought them heaps of things," she said, "but we came home so suddenly I had no time. Here, take Helen this. Tell her it is real," and the impulsive creature drew from her finger a small diamond set in black enamel, which Wilford had bought in Paris. "She did not need it; she had two more, and she was sure Wilford would not mind," she said, turning to him for his approbation. But Wilford did mind, and his face indicated as much, although he tried to bo natural as he replied: "Cer- tainly, send it if you like." In her excitement Katy did not ob- serve it, but Morris did, and ho at first declined taking it, saying Helen had no use for it, and would be bet- ter pleased with something not half as valuable.. Katy, however, insist- ed, appealing to Wilford, who, ash- amed of his first emotion, now seem- ed quite aseanxious as Katy herself, until Morris placed the ring in his purse, and -then bade Katy hasten or she would certainly be left. One wave of the hand, one more kiss t it'•wn ''rom the window, and the trate moved on, Baty feeling like a dilierent creature for having seen sone, one from home. •'I ata so glad 1 saw him—so glad • sent the ring, for now they will keow• 1 am the stupe Katy Lennox, a, d I think Helen sometimes feared ' might get proud with you," she elite while Wilford pulled leer ii.h in' t.round her, smiling to see how bright and pretty she was looking since that meeting with I)r. Grant. "It was better than medicine," Katy said, when beyond Springfield he re- ferred to it a second time, and lean- int;' her head upon his shoulder she fell into a refreshing sleep, from which she did not waken until New York was reached, and Wilford, lift- ing her gently up, whispered: "Come, darling, we are home at Iasi." You should never neglect a cold, how- fiver slight. If you do not treat it in time it will, in all possibility, develop into bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, or some other serious throat or lung trouble. t On the first sign of a cold or cough it is Iadvisable to cure it at Once, and not let itron foran indefinite period. runt efinite , For this purpose there is nothing to equal Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup; 1 '' remedy that has been universally used for the past twenty-five years. t You do not experiment when you get it. 1VIrs. Louie Lalonde, Penetanguishene; Ont., writes:—"When my little boy was two years old the caught a cold which turned into bronchitis. I tried every- thing to cure him, eveneto doctor's medi- Cilie, but it did him no good. One day 1rh a trial, Syrupo Ilan adyieed to give Dr. Woed'e Norway Oand before he had half 4 Cottle used, he was cured. I would ad. Bite all mothers to try it, as good results rat t follow. My home is never without 0.1 Seo that you get "Dr. Wood's, t as 'knitare numerous imitations. It iN tip in a yeltow wrapper, 3 pine trees U e trade mark; the price, 25 and 60 te. Manufacture only by *he T. iburn Co., limited, Toronto, tint, CHAPTER XIll. The elder Cameron was really bete ter, and,more than once he had re- gretted recalling his son, who he knew had contemplated a longer stay abroad. But that could not now be helped. Wilford had arrived in Des- iree, as his telegram of yesterday an- nounced—he would be at home to- day; and No.— Fifth Avenue was all tho morning and a portion of the afternoon the scene of unusual excite- ment, for both Mra. Cameron and her daughters wished to give the six months wife a good impression of her new home. At first they thought of inviting company to dinner, but to this the father oblected. " Katy should not be trou- bled the first day," he said; "it is baud enough for her to mat h.m all; "they could ask Mark M 1.1Ley chose, but Ito one else." And so only Mark Pttav was invit- ed to the dinner, gotten up so el- aborately as if a princess had been expected instead of little Katy, trem- bling in every Joint when about our p.m., Wilford awoke her at the lepot and whispered, "Come, 'dar- ing, we aro home at last." "tthy do you shiver so?" he ask - d, wrapping her cloak around her, ed almost lifting her from the car. "I don't—know. I guess I'm cold," ed Katy drew a long breath as she 'sought of Silverton and the farm= going into ' lin she was naso, tvrsl g g K s low -walled kitchem instead of ie handsome carriage where the :shions were so soft and yfeidins, nd the whole effect so grand. • "What would bur folks say?" I jie opt repeating to herself as she dritirves long the streets where they were ,eginning to light tho streets lamps, for the December day was dark and cloudy, It Belted solace a dream, that she, who 'once bad picked huck- leberries on the :Silverton hills, and bound coarse heavy shoes to buy her- self a pink gitt;ham dress, should now be riding in herarriage to- ward the home which she know was magn'ficent; and J iity'r tears fell like rain as, ne.itling close to Wil- ford, who asked whet wtis the mat- ter, she whispered, "I can hardly bb. Levet that it is I --it 11 so unreal." "P -tease don't cry," Wilford rejoin- ed, brushing. ber teare away. "You 'know 1 don't like your eyes to be red." With a great effort Katy kept her tears bask, and walr emery calm whew they reached the 'brown -sterni front, far enough uq town to save it trent the slighttwit approach to phsbeiait- lam, In its hall the c4indcrllog w$J burning, and as the carriage stopped a flame of light seemed suddenly to burst from every window as the gas heuiis were turned up, so that Katy caught glimpses of rich silken cur- tains and costly lace as she went up the steps. clinging to Wilford and looking ruefully around for Esther, who had disappeared through the basement door. Another moment and they stood within the marbled hall, Katy conscious of nothing def- inite -- nothing but a vague atmos- phere of refined elegance, and that a richly dressed lady came out to meet them, kissing Wilford and calling him her son; that the same lady turned .to her saving kindly: "And tiffs is my new daughter?" Thcn Haty came to life, and did that, at the very thought of which she shuddered when a few months ex- perience hail taught her the temerity of the itct--she wound her arms im- pulsively around Mrs, Cameron's neck, rurnpling her point lace collar. and sadly displacing the coiffure of the astonished lady, who had eel- dom receis'ed so genuine a greeting as that v h'ch Katy gave her, isissing her lips and whispering softly, "1 love you now because you are Wil - ford's mother, but by and by be- cause you are mine. And you will love me some because I am his wife." Wilford was horrified, particularly, when he saw how startled his moth- er looked as she tried to release her- self and adjust her tumbled head- gear. It was not what he had hop- ed, nor what his mother had ex- pected, for she was unaccustomed to such demonstrations; but under the circumstances Katy could not have done. better. There was a tender spot in Mrs. Cnfineron's heart, and Katy touched it, making her feel a throb of affection for the childish creature suing her for love. "Yes, darling. I love you now." she said, removing Katy's clinging arms and taking care that they, should not enfold her a second time. "You are tired and cold," she con- tinued; "and had better go at once to your rooms. I will send Esther up. There is plenty of time to dress for dinner," and with a wave of her • hand, she dismissed Katy up the stairs, noticing as she went the ex- quisite softness of her fur cloak ; but thinking it too heavy a garment for her slight figure, and noticing too, the graceful ankle and foot which the little high -heeled gaiter sho\v ed to good advantage, "I did not see her face distinctly, but she has a well-turned instep and walks easily," was the report she carried to her daughters, who, in their own room over Katy's, were dressing for din- ner. "She will undoubtedly make a good dancer, thea, unless, like 1)r. Grant. she is too blue for that," Juno said, while Bell shrugged her shoulders, comgratulating herself that she had a mind above such frivolous mattters as dancing and well-turned insteps, anis wondering if Katy cared in the least for books, "Couldn't you see her face at all, mother??" Juno asked. "Scarcely; but the glimpse I did get was satisfactory. I think she is pretty," And this was all the sisters could ascertain until their toilets were fin- ished, and they went down into the library whore their brother waited for there, kissing them both affec- tionately, and complimenting them oe their good looks. "I wish we could say the same of you," Juno answered, playfully pull- ing his moustache; "but upon my word, Will, you are fast settling down into an oldish married man, even turning gray, and she ran her fingers through his dark hair, where there was now and then a thread of silver. "Disappointed in your do- mestic relations, eh?" she continued, looking him archly in the face. Wilford was rather proud of his good looks, and during his sojourn abroad, Katy had not helped him any in overcoming this weakness, but on the contrary had fed his. vanity by constant flattery. And still he was himself conscious of not 1'ooking quite as well as usual just now, for the sea voyage had tired him as well as Katy, but he did not care to be told of it, and Juno's ill-timed remarks roused him at once, particularly as they reflected somewhat on Katy. "I assure you I ain not ''disappoint- ed." he answered, "and the six months of my married life have been the happiest I ever knew. Katy is mere than I expected her to be." Juno elevated her eyebrows sugt t- ly, but made no direct reply, while Dell began to ask about Paris and the places he had visited. 'Meanwhile Katy had been ushered into her room, which was directly over the library, and separated from Mrs. Cameron's only by a range of closets and presses, a portion of which were to he appropriated to her own use. Great pains had been taken to make her rooms attractive, and as the large bay window in the library below extended to the third story, it was really the pleasantest chamber in the house. To Katy it was perfect, and her .firet exclama- tion Was one of delight. "Oh,how pleasant! how beautiful!". she cried, skipping across the soft carpet to the' warm fire blazing in the grate. "A bey Window, too, when I likp them no much! I shall be happy hers." Dot happy as she was, Katy could not help feeling tired, and she sank into one of the luxurious easy -chairs. ' wishing she could stay there all the evening instead of going down t• that formidable dinner with her new relaticint. How she 'dreaded it, eti- pecially when she retnembcred that Dire, Cameron had said there would bo plenty of time to dress -a thing which Katy hated, the process was so tiresome, particularly to -night. Surely' her handsoasl( traveling dense, madesin Paris, w,ae good -enough, ,and she Was about ss11{iglsig fat her own 1 mind to venture on -wearing it, when Esther derndiehed L er cattle, its owes, ••Wear yosr *rarebit habit]" site extinimal ; '•when )tie' yentas' ladlb3, I especially Mies Juno. are PO MAU*. lar about tiiurir dinner costume. There 1 would be no land aft the sledding I Should get for 'isefieriwilq tit,'• astd abs betetit ieoo4-retstared1 t9. re :e beg mistress's collar and pin, while Ka- ty, standing up, sighed as she seeds "Latish I was at Milverton to -night, ltd wear anything there. What must I put on? Vow I dread it I" and sho began to shiver again, ibrtunately for Katy, Esther had been in the family long enough to ),now just t bat they regarded proper, as by this means the dress selected was sure to plume. It was very becoming to Katy, and having been nide in Paris was not open to crit- icism, "Very pretty indeed," was Airs. Cameron's verdict, when at half - past 'lie she cane in to see her dao ghter, kissing her cheek and strok- '•ing her head, wholly unadorned ex- cept by the, short silken curls which rould not be coaxed to grow faster then they chose, and which had sometimes annoyed Wilford, they inane his wife seem so young beside lint. Mrs. Cameron was annoyed too, for she had no idea of a , head except as it was connected with e lndt dresser, and her annoyance show- ed itself a5 she asked: "I)id you have your hair cut on t'Pose'1" But wh'n Katy explained, she an - stirred plc's antly: "Never mind, it is a fault which • iw 11 eevery day, only it makes 011 look like a child." "I arrt eighteen and a half," Katy :nice feoline a lump rising in her throat, for she guessed that her mo- ti:er-in-law was not quite pleased with her. For herself, she liked it, it was so eney to brush and fix. She should no wild if she had to submit to all Nether had to' .1 her of hairdressing n1 what it involved. ',Ir;s. Cameron had asked if she so ad not like to see Mr. Cameron, the elder, before going down to din- ner, and Katy had answered that she actual; so as soon as Esther had smoothed a refractory fold and irought her a handkerchief, sho fol - Mit dd. to the room where 1Vilford's foe her was sitting. IIe might not Lave felt complimented could lie have known that something in his ap- p( mance reminded Katy of Uncle 1•'i lr:•aim. Ile was not nearly as old or as tall, nor was his hair as white, but the semblance, if thore were any, lay in the smile with which he gr3etecl Katy, calling her his youngest child, and drawing her closely to hien. it was rcnlar7nd of Mr, Cameron tilt since their babyhood he had n;vcr kissed one of his own children; but whin Katy, who looked upon such a salutation as a matter of course, put up her rosy lips, making the first ad, ance, he kissed her twice. Hearty, honest kisses they were, for the man was strongly d'•awn towards the young girl, who said to him timidly: "I am glad to have a father—mine dled before 1 could remember him, May I call you so?" Yes, yes; God bless you,• my and Mr. Cameron's voice retook as he said it, for neither Dell nor Juno were won't to address him :,1st as Katy did — Katy, standing close to him, with her hand upon hia shoulder and her kiss fresh upon his lips. She had already crept a long way into his heart, and he took her send from his shoulder and holding t between his own, said to her: "1 did not think you were so small .n' young. You are my little dau- .hter, my baby, instead of my son's wife. IIow do you expect to fulfill the duties of Airs, Wilford Gamer - en?" "It's my short hair, sir. I am .rot so young," Katy answered, her ayes filling with tears as she began to wish back the thick curls Helen ru 1 away when the fever was at its height. Nevem mind, child," Mr. Cameron rejoined playfully. "Youth is no reproach; there's many a one would give their right hand to be young like you. Juno for instance, who is-= ' "flus -band!" came reprovingly from Mrs. Cameron, spoken as only she could speak it, with a prolonged buzzing sound on the first syllable, tend warning the husband that he was venturing too far. "It is time to go down if Mrs. Cameron sees the young ladies be- fore dinner," she said, a little stiffly; whereupon her better half startled 'Katy with the exclamation: "Mrs. Cameron! Thunder and lightning! wife, call her Katy, anis .ion't go into any nonsense of that ind," '1he lady reddened, but said noth- ing until sho reached the hall, when she whispered to Katy apologetical- ly: "Don't mind it. He is rather ir- ritable since his illness, and some - 1 itnes makes use of coarse lan- nage.,, Maty had been a little frightened at the outburst, but she liked Mr. Cam- •ron, notwithstanding, and her heart vas lighter as she went down to the library, where Wilford met her at the door, and taking her on his ante, led her to his sisters, holding her back as he presented her, lest she should assault them as she had his mother, but Katy felt no de - ::ire to hug the tall, queenly girl %them Wilford introduced as Juno, and whose black eyes seemed to read her through as sho offered her hand and very daintily kissed her fore- head, murmuring something about a welcome to Mew York. Bell came next ; broad -faced plainer -looting Dell, who yet had many pretcntions to beauty, but whose manner, if possible, was frostier, cooler than her sister's. Of the two Katy liked Juno best. for there was about her a flash and sparkle very fascinating to one who had never seen anything 01 the kind, and slid not know that much of this vivacity was the result of patient study and practice. Katy would have known they Were high bred, as the world 'defines high bt•eed- ing, and something in their 'menner reminded her of the ladies she had sten abroad, ladies in whose veins lordly blood was flowing. She could not help feeling unebmfortahle En their pt'esence, especially as she felt that June's black eyes were on her constantly Not that the could ever fneet them looking at her, for they darted away the instant hers Wets raised, but sae knew just when they returned to her again, and how close- ly they were scanning ber. "Your wife loo's tired, Will. Let her, it down," hell said, herself wheeling the easy -chair nearer to the fire, while Wilford placed Katy in itis then, thinking she would get on.bet- ter if he were not there, he lett the room and Katy was alone with her new sisters. Juno had examined her dress and found no fault with it, simply be- CAUSe it wee Parisian make; while Dell had examined het head. deciding that there might be something in it, though she doubted it, but at all events short hair was very becom- ing to it, showing all its fine pro- portions, and half deciding to have her own locks cut away. Juno had a similar thought, wondering if it were the Paris fashion, and if she would- look so young in proportion as Katy did were her hair worn en her neck, With their brother's departure, the tongues of both the girls were loos- ened, and standing near to Katy they began to question her of what ho had seen, Juno askingeher if elle did net hate to leave Italy, and did not wish herself back aga'n. hholly truthful, Katy answered, "Oh, ycr would rather be there than home." "Complimentary to us, very," Dell murmured audibly in French, blush- ing as Katy's eyes were lifted quick- + ' hers, and she knew she was understood, If there was anything which Katy Iikcd more than another in the way of study, it was French. Siie had excelled in it at Canandaigua, and while abroad had taken great pains to acquire a pure pronunciation, so that sho spoke it with a good deal of fluency, and readily comprehend- ed Bell. "I did not mean to be rude," she said, earnestly. "I liked Italy so much, and we expected to stay longe er, but that does not hinder my lilting to be here. I hope I did not offend you." "Certainly not; you aro en honest little puss," Bell replied placing her hand caressingly upon the curly head laying back so wearily on the chair. "Here in New Yotvk we have a bad way of not telling the whole truth, but you will soon be used to it." "TJsed to not telling tho truth ! Oh, I hope not!" and this time the blue eyes lifted so wonderingly to Bell's face, had in them a startled look. "Simpleton!" was Juno's mental comment, while Bell's was, "I like the child," as sho continued to smooth the golden curls and wind them round her finger, wondering if Katy had a taste for metaphysics, that being the last branch of science which she had taken up. "I suppose you find Will a pattern husband?" Juno said after a moment's pause, and Katy replied : "There never could be a better, I am sure, and 1 have been very happy." "Ilas he never said one cross word to you all these six months?" was Juno's next question, to which Katy answered truthfully, "Never!". "And lets you do as you please?" "Yes, just as I please," Katy re- plied, while Juno continued, "He must have changed greatly then, ft om what he used to be; but mar- riage has probably improved him. TIo tells you all his secrets, too, I presume?" Anxious that Wilford should ap- pear wellin every light. Katy re- plied at random, 'Yes, if he has any." "Well. then," and in Juno's black errs there was a wicked look, "per- haps you will tell me who was or who is the original of that picture he guards so carefully." "What picture?" auel Katy looked up inquiringly, while Juno, with a lit tie sarcastic laugh, continued: "Oh, he has not told you then. I thoiight be would „riot, he was so enemy s' hen he saw me with it three or four years ago. I found it in his rconl where he htvd accidentally left it, and was looking at it when he came in. It was the picture of a seeing girl who must have been very beautiful, and I aid not blame Will for loving her if he ever did, but he need not have been so indignant at me for wishing to know who it was. I nt've7• saw hint so nngry or sc mutat disturbed. I hope you will fit ret the secret out and tell me, for have a great deal of curiosity, fan- • 'ng that picture had something to e with his remaining so long a •chclor, I do not mean that he ,fes not love you," she added, as lt_ saw how white. Katy grew. "Tt is not to be expe• ted that a man n live to be thirty without Rain.; • ore ill n one. '1 litre was :Veil • :rey, a feiuons beth, w; o.n I :bought at. o'u' time he would tl:ar- :v; but wlt••n (;rr7:. )n o e, rd • he mai—pad. 011.1 Will wets 1,' t in Ise litre,. 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"Let us try V) :Li. d.11.110' will do faf J'otl," he .Reid 1)7711 its `.'item•,' 1.a- ty wont with Wo, to the d1n',;r 1'1,10,5, t.lrve the glare atad the. ae,emcee • i t'- ttBeal ad 1101', hriu;;lug a hone ail: Melee; as she thiuq iL of ,Siltertt n, and the )slain ten -table, gra. rd w i It the taulberry set instead of the rt..,.- ly cl, na befo'e her. Noses had l.aty felt so ertibnt•rees- Cd as she rl;d whin seated for '.1111.1 I It 1l lgll n. • ,I •I7 ,I .1,111 till) till II111„ Illlllllrlll,lll I ll{IIIII111,1 900 AVe; AablePreparationforAs- simitating theToodandRegula- ling th'. S tomn£lCbs Mr( Bowels of {llt��y_f 0it'•„:C'. G' Promotes"Di;vestion,Cheerf'al- tress and Rest.Cofitains neither 0 iutll,Morphine- nor r ineral. Nod'N,AilaCc 7CIe. .fter:oe afOtdTr.501U`.PPflh LE' 47 Pumpkin Sea lfla.Jrnnm r Ci'ot dl's SQl'!r - Andre Jecd Ii•mrrr:ins - pl run mwhS urs• (fwz�a •Jbrd - iar1fzld F - ApciTectilcfnugercdy forConstipa- tion, Sour Stomach,Diarncoca, Worms ,CCnvuisio ns ,Feveri sh- ticss and l:OS5 D~<' SLEEP? Th 3innuu•.ie Signature of La:.ficz STRIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of h�t CXACT COAYDr WRAPPER, set ae-- r,1 In Use Fr Over Thfrty Years ME CENTAVO COMPANY. Y 1W rant{ MTh .,*.ad feen.ele.a, t, the first time at dinner in ber husband's hone, with all those criticizing eyes upon her. She had been very hungry, but her ap- petite was gone, and . she almost loathed the rich food offered her, feeling so glad when the dinner was ended and 1\'Elford tont: her to the parlor, where :.he found Mark Ray wailing for her. He had been oblig- ed to decline Mrs. Cameron's invi- tation to dinner, hat hu:l come as early as possible after it, and Katy was delighted to sec him for she re- membered hots he had helped her during th' wcc!c of gaiety in Bos- ton, when society was so new to her, As he had been then, so he was now, 1511(1 his fricn,lly utas n'r put sty ns nlucli at her case as it was possible 1'or her to he in th^ pres- ence of 11'ilford's mother and sisters. "1 suppose you have not seen your side' Helen? Ton 1 row I called there,” Mark saic! to ' aty; but be- fore she could reply, a rain' of black, eyes shot a keen glance at luckless Mttrk, rind .Julio'` sharp voice said quickly, "I did not know you had the honor of Miss Lennox's ac- quaint :Ince." Mark was in a dilemma. Ile had 1:e1,1 his call at Silverton to himself, a, 1,0 did not care to be questioned '•bout Katy's faurilee and now, when it rccidcntally came out. he tried to imal,e Sonic evasive reply, pretend- ing that he had spoken of it, and Juno had forgotten. But Juno knew better, and from that night dated a strong feeling of dislike for Helm Lennox, whom she affected to des- pise, evrn though she could be jeal- ous of lune Wisely turning the eon- ver•satioii, efa.rlt asked Katy to play, and as she seldom refused, she went at: once to the piano, astonishing both Mrs. Cameron and her daugh- ters with the brilliancy of her per- formance.' Even Juno complimented her, saying she must have taken les- sons very young. "When I was ten," Katy answered, "Cousin Morris gave are my first ex- ercise himself. He plays some- times." "Yes, I knew that." Juno replied. "Does your reeler play as well as you• Katy knew that Helen did not, and 1 she answered frankly, "Morris thinks she does not. She is not as fond of it as I am." Then feeling that she must in some way make amends for Helen, she added, "Dut she knows a great deal more about ' books. Helen is very smart." There was a smile on every Hp at this ingenious remark, but only Mark ! 15)1(1 Dell liked Katy the better for 1 it. Wilford did not ease to have her talking of her friends, and he kept her et the pleuro until she said her fingers were tired and begged 1 leave to stop. It was late ere Mark bade them goot9-night; so late that Katy began to wonder if he would never go, yawning once so perceptibly that Wilford gave her a reproving glance, whish scat the hot blood to her face and drove from her every feeling of drowsiness. Even after he had golle the family were in no' haste to retire, but sat chatting with Wilford until the city clock struck twelve and Katy was nodding in her chair. "Poor child, she is very tired," Wilford said, apologetically, gently Waking F who begged them te excuse her, and followed her husband to ber room, where she Was free to ask Irian what she must nsk before At timid ever be quite ne happy as she had been before. O.,iag up to the chair where Wil- ford Was sitt:ityf before the Ore, and standing partly behind him, she said timidly, "Kill you answer Me • One thing truly?" Allose with Kitty. Wilford felt ail i hie aid tenderise9:t rete'ning, and dreirtng her into hie hap he asked her wisat it was she ,wished to know. 1 "Did you love anybody three 05 four years ago, octet/e-- that idl have them well snow li to w4ch io Health of Ontario Diphtheria, typhoid fever acid tuber- culosis show a considerable increase in the number of cases reported to the Provincial health authorities in the re- turns announced yesterday for the month of November. With diphtheria the number of deaths are less, but in the latter two diseases the deaths also show an increase. At the present time only 40 per cent. of the deaths from tuberculosis are reported weekly, and when the complete returns are known it is likely that the figures will be larger than they now appear. We wish to call your attention to the fact that most infectious diseases such as whooping cough, diphtheria and scar- let fever are contracted when the child has a cold. Chamberlain's Cough Rem- edy will quickly cure a cold and greatly lessen the danger of contracting these diseases This remedy is famous for for its cures of colds. It contains no o- pium or other narcotic and may be giv- en to a child with implicit confidence, Sold by all dealers. (To be eottriinuad4 CHRISTMAS APPEAL 4 TO THE PEOPLE OF ONTARIO FOR The Hospital for Sick Children Dear Mr. Editor:— It would take more space than you can spare to tell of the good work done by the Hospital for Sick Chil- dren, Toronto, for the sick and de- formed children of this Province. Let me, in a few words, tell you of the steady growth of this Hospital. In the year 1875 there were only six cots and beds, one nurse, 44 in -patients and 67 out-patients. In 1912 there were 250 cots and beds, 64 nurses, 1,294 in -patients alid 17,862 out- patients. During the 37 years of the Hos- pital's existence, 19,370 in-patfesrts have been admitted, and 133,724 out- patients have been treated, a total of 153,094, or an average of 4,133 per year. Of the 19,370 in -patients, 5.49" were from places outside of Toronto 9,644 of the total in -patients viers. cured, and 5,711 were improved. Tait is a great record. Of the 1,294 in -patients last year, : 41 carne from 218 places outside of Tei ceito, so that the Hospital is not, a 10.al, but a Provincial Institution. In the Orthopedic Department in 37 years, nearly 700 boys and girls have been treated for clubfeet, and about 600 were corrected. Half of these came from places outside of Toronto, so surely we have a fair claim for help from the people of this Province, The Corporation of Toronto grants $25,000, not only for the city children, but towards the maintenance of all patients in the Hospital, and the citi- zens of Toronto donate an average of $15,000 annually to the funds of the Hospital. Will you, kind reader, think of what your money will do? It helps to re- store health and strength, and gives sound limbs and straight feet to crippled boys and girls, Remember that your pocket -book must be the Hospital's friend, if the IIolspital is to be the children's friend. Remember that Christmas Calls you to open the purse of your kindness to th Hospital, so that the Hospital may op%t the heart of its help to the children. Remember that your money can help the Hospital build a bridge over Which the feet of little children may travel on the journey from sorrow to Joy, from siekneed to health= --a 'o, from death to life. Pisses send a dollar, or more if you ttn :spare It, to Douglas Davidson, the fieet'etary-Treasurer of the I3oepltttl, or J. Ross Roberteon, Chairman et the. ',Outdoes. Toronto,