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The Huron Expositor, 1906-11-09, Page 7- 7 T rtn -Limited ponsibility of 1. remarkable this remedy example and KNE women suffer untold miser - bit ;whin backs that really toache. A woman's heck aehe. - Under ordinary ht to be strong and reedy the burdens of life. honseworle with an ach- e of misery at leisureor aeri 'onlyknew the cause. from sick kidneys, and ables& kidneys cue in help t. If tnoro work is t they can sand ieht not. hat they get out of'order. their cry for help. )NY LLS s_hey're helping sick, over - es -all over the weed— mg, healthy and vigorous. _.t.eglas, Ont., writes: "For I was troubled with lone inable to move without kinds of plasters and y were no use. At la.st I pan'e , Kidney Pills and three-quarters of the bei erong and well as ever." ' Oer box or three boxes for or The Doan KidnV at French Vitalizer F T Liebility or weakness result - ens or excesSes. ;ineclY known for all discoset Lenuctice of abuses. loss ox 'he Back, Dimness of vision, L.7 and many other diseases :it "Weakness. in.sanits aad !mailed to any aduress on re - cents, or five boxes for $2 INE CO., Stratford,0a. ers—a mostae€IflSun- And yet, if merit in appeal to yoo, and W? r splendid Ile* flt90X E_WG- ty calls answered at the Methodist chu ote.. JOHN GRIEVE, V.- S. nor gx*tht o Ozttario ry Oalleoe. All disesese -- le Animals treated. pa attended to and charge ta. 'Veterinary Dentistry Offiee and reeidenee street, one allor oe pr t Sott atio). Seeforth. BARSURN, V. S. wonorary graduate of the Ontario ageterinary Oollege„ an Honorary member of the Medical Aseaciation of the Ontario Veterinary College. Treats diseases of all Domestic Animals by then moat mfoliern prinel- Inn Dentistry and Milk Ferer a laity. Office opposite Dick's tel, Main street, Seaforth. All eedere left at the hotel will trefit31176 prompt attention. Night all re - Otiose at the office. 1871-52 *W.* LEGA . •••••~BisoVvi JAMBS L. KIMORAN. Darlster, Solicitor, Notary Pub - fl ete. Money to loan. In Seeforth Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. Of - floe .cpen every week• day. Over riekardss store, Main street, Sea - forth. 1904 ' Barrister, Solicitor, Conveyancer aid Notary Publio. Solicitor or tba Dominion Bank. Office --In reat tit the Dominion Bank, Eleaforth. Mown- to loan. 1285 .0•••••• MO/ J. M. BEST. Barrister, Solicitor, Conveyancer sad Notary Public. Office up -stairs twee Far'a drug store, Main street $ea�rti. 1327 F. HOLMESTED. Barrister, Solicitor, Convey- ancer, Notary ;Public. Solicitor for the Canadian Bank of Commerce. Stoney to loam Farms for sale. Of- fice in Soottis Block, Main street, fleafortb. DICKINSON & GARROW. Barristers, Solicitors, etc., Gode- fish, Ontario. E. L. Dickenson, Chas. Garrow, L. IL B. 1833-tf DENTISTRY. DR. H. J. HODGINS. • Grednate a Royal College of Den- tal Surgeons a Ontario. Succeasor to Dr. Twaddle. Office—Over A. Toting's grocery store, Main street, Seaflorth, 1975 MEDI AL. DR. JOHN McGINNIS. Office and residence Victoria Ste Ssaforth. Pbone 73. DR. H. HUGH ROSS. Graduate of University of Toronbo faculty 'Of Medicine, member of Olo- lege of Physicians and nurgeons of Ontario;.pass graduate courses in Chicago Clinical &hoot, of Chicago ; Royal Ophthalthic Hospital, boudoir, England, Univeraity College 11430 - pita, London, England. Office— Over Stewart Bros.' store, Main St., Seaforth. Phone No. 5. Night oalls answered from residenoe, Victoria ntreet, Seaforth. 1890) DR. F. 3. BURROWS. Office and Residence—Goderich street, east of the Methodiet church, earth hone Phone No. 46goroner for the sounty of Huron. 1386 DRS. SCOTT & MACKAY. Goderich street, opposite Metho- ilist church, Seaforth. - .N.,.••••• Nem. J. G. Scott, graduate at Victoria mid Ann Arbor, and member of the thatario College of Physioians and hss'ageons. Coroner for the county ' el Aaron. Gt. Mackay, honor graduate of trinity University, gold medalist of frailty Medical Ooliege,. Member of The College of Physicians and Sur - teens, Ontario. 1483 AUCTIONEERS. THOMAS BROWN. Licensed auctioneer for the ooun- des Of Huron and Perth. Ordere *ft at A. M. Campbell's implement yare-rooms, Seaforth, or at the axpositor Office, will receive prompt Attention. Satisfaction guarante,ed or o ebarge. I708-tf JAMES G. MaMIOHAEL. 'Licensed auctioneer for the ooun- ay of Huron. Sales attended to in eny part of the county at Moderate rates and satisfaction guaranteed. Orders left at the Seaforth post office, or on Lot 2, Concession 2, nullett, will receive prompt at- tention, 1832-tf ' B. S. PHILLIPS.e Licensee auctioneer for the wan - lies of Huron and Perth. Being a practical farmer and thoroughly understanding the value of farm kook and implements, places me in a better position to realize good prioes. Chargemoderate. Etatis- faction guaranteed or no pay. All orders left' at Hensall post office or at Lot 23, Concession 2, Hay, will be promptly attended to. 1709-tf J. Lewis Thomas Civil Engineer, Architect, etc. Late Dominion De- partment Public Works. Consulting. Engineer for Municipal or County work. Electric Railroads, Sewerage or Waterworks Systems,'Wharves,Bridges, Re -enforced Concrete. Puosz 2220, LONDON, Gsr. The McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance Company. FARM AND ISOLATED TOWN PROPERTY ONLY INSURED, orripERs. J. B. Mc•Lea,n, president, Kippen P. On Thomas Fraser, vice -preset dent, Brucefield P. 0.; Thomas E. Hays, sec retary-treasurer, Searorth P. O. DIRECTORS. WI/119.m Chesney, Seaforth ; John G, Grieve, Winthrop; George bale, Beaforth ; John Benneweis, Dublin; ;James Evans, Beechwood; John Watt, Harlock •' Thos. Praver, Bruce- tield ; John B. McLean, if ippen jas. Qonnolly, Clinton. AGENTS. Robt. Smith, Ha riock H. Rinahe kat, Seeforth ; James Cumming, Eg- rmontiville P - 3. W. Yeo, Haameeville P. 0.; Geo. Mettle and Geo. Steph- enson, auditors. *0NET' TO LOAN. ....-=•11••••• Private funds at 4% to 5% on farm securit 210254 A. A. WATT, Drucedeld, Ont, &tidos shot a startled glance at the two men and in an instant cimprehen- alon came to him. He knew the *sent of Haddam's Constant conzeanienshin. An expression of bitter score settled upon his mouth. Dangloss mumbled a repim at which the Iron Count laughed sarcastically. "I am rettirning to the castle," said Bev,erly coldly. "Pray don't -let me interfere with your stroll.* Or is it possible that you think it necessary to deliver me safely to my nurse now that you have found me?" . "Don't be angry, dear," whispered Yetive, coming -close to her side. "I will tell you all about it 'later on. It was all due to Count Marlene?! "It was all done to humiliate me," replied Beverly, indignation surpassing Confusion at last; "I hateall of rm.' "Oh, Beverly!" whispered the prin- cess in distress• . "Well, perhaps you were led into It," retracted Beverly, half mollified.. "Look- at that old villain whispering over there. No wonder his wives up and died. They just had to do it I hate all but you and Count Etalfont and Baron Dangloss," which left but • one condemned. "And Baldos?"added Yetive, patting kir hand. "I wish you'd be sensible," cried Bev- erly most ungraciously, and Yetive's soft laugh irritatedher "How long had you been listening to us?" • "Not so- much as the tiniest part of a minute," said Yetive, recalling ant ether disastrous eavesdropping. "I am much wiser than when Baldos first came to serve you. We were atilt° a diistance. behind Count Mariana, I as- sure you." - "Then be heard sonietbing?" asked Beverly anxiously. "He bas been in a detestable mood 'ever since we rejoined him. Could he have heard anything disagreeable?" - "No; on the contrary, it was quite • agreeable." All this time Baldos was standing at attention a few paces off, a model spi- eler despite the angry shifting of his black eyes: He saw that they had been caught in a most unfortunate position. No amount of explaininiacould remove the impression that had been forced upon the witnesses, voluntary cr in- voluntary, as the -case might be. Bal - dos could do notbing to beip her, While she was compelled to face the suspi- cions of her best friends. At best it could be considered nothing short of a clandestine meeting, the consequenees of which she must suffer,_ not he. In his heated brain he was beginning to picture scandal with all the disgusting details that grow out of evil ntisrepre- sentationd Count Halfont separated himself from the group of three and advanced to the sedan chair. Marina and Dan - gloss were arguing earneetly in low tones. "Shall we return, your highness?" asked Halfont, addressing both with one of his rarest smiles. "If I remem- ber aright, we were to dine en famille• tonight, and if is well upon the hour Besides, Count Marlanx is a little 42141# tressed by your absentraludedn,e4 Miss Beverly, and I fancy he is engem' • to have it out with you." "My absentmindedness? What is It that I have forgotten?" asked Beverly, puckering her brow. "That's the trouble, dear," said Yee tive. "You forgot your promise to team him how to play that awful game entlei ed poker. He has -waited for you at thid castle since 6 o'clock. It is now 8. Is it any wonder that he led the searching party? He has been on nettles for an hour and a half." "Goodness, I'll wager he's in a tem- per!" exclaimed Beverly:, with no re- morse, but some apprehension. "It would be wisdom to apologize to him," suggested Yetive, and her uncle nodded earnestly. "All right. I think I an get him into good humor without half trying. Oh, Count Marlanx! Come here, please. • You aren't angry with me, are you? Wasn't it awful for me to rim away - and leave you to play solitaire instead of poker? But, don't you know, I was so wretehedly tired after the ride, and lekneve'you wouldn't mind if 1"— and so she ran glibly me completely fore- stalling him, to the secret amusement of the others. Nevertheless, she was nervous and embarrassed, over the sit- uation. There was every reason to fear that the Iron Count had heard and seen enough to form a pretty good opin- • ion of what had passed between her- self and Baldos in tins remote corner of the park. A deep sense of shame was taking possession of her. r Mariann, smiling significantly, looked into her brave little face and permit- ted her to talk on until she had run out of breath and composure. Then he bowed with exaggerated gallantry and Informed her that he was hers to com- mand and that it was not for him to forgive, but to accept whatever' was her graeidus pleasure. He called upon the chair bearers, paid they took up their burden. Beverly promptly changed her mind and concluded to walk to the castle. •And so they started off, the • chair going ahead as if out of com- mission forever. Despite her efforts to do so the American girl—feelinn • CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears tbe Signature very much abused, by the way—was unsuccestsful in the attempt to keep the princess at her side. Yeti -ye dellb- *irately walked ahead with Halfont and Demean. It seemed to • Beverly that they walked unnecessarily fast and that Marlanx was provokingly slow. Baldos was twenty paces be- hind, as wits his custom. "Is it necessary for me to ask you to double the number of lessons I am to have?" Mariann Asked. He was quite too close to her side to please Beverly. • "Can't yeu learn in one legman? Most Americans think they know all about poker after tbe first game." • "I am not so quick witted, your high- ness." • • "Far be it from me to lecelerate your wfts, Count Mariana. It might not be profitable." " "You might profit by losing, you know," he -ventured, leaning still Wee- k er. 'Poker is not the only game a chance. -It was chance that gave toe a winning hand this evening." • "I don't understand." • "It shall be my pleasure to teach you in _return for instructions I am -to have. 'I have tried to teach your eie- cellent guard one phase of the game. Ile ,has not profited, I tear He hu • been blind enough* to pick a losing hand in spite of my advice. It is the game of hearts." Beverly could not but understand. She shrank away with a slindner. Her wits did not dm sert her, however. '`• "I know the game," she said steadily. "One's object is to east off ,all the hearth. I have bees very lucky at the game, Count Mariana." • "UuMpl" was his ironical comment. "Ab, isn't this a night for lovers?" be went on, changing tack suddenly. "To stroll in the 'shadows, where even the moon is blind, is a joy that love alone 'provides. Come; fair mistress, share this joy with me." 1- With that his hand closed over her soft arm above the elbow, and she Was drawn close to his side. Beverly's flat shock of revulsion was succeeded • by the distressing certainty that Bal- • dos was a heinless witness of this in- dignity. She fried to jerk her arm away, but he held it tight • "Release my arm, sir!" she cried, hoarse withpassion. "Call •your champion, my lady. It. will mean his, death. I have evidence that will insure his conylction and ex- ecution within an hour. Nothing could save him. Call him, I say, and"— "I will call him. He is my sworn protector, and I will command him to knock you down if you don't go away," she flared, stopping decisively. "At his peril"— - "Baldos!" she called, without a eee- ontite hesitation. • The guard came up with 'a rush just as Marlanx released her arm and fell away with a mut- • tered imprecation. "Your highness!" cried Baldos, who had witnessed everything. "Are you afraid to die?" she demand- ed briefly and clearly. "No!" "That is all," she said, suddenly calm. "I merely wanted to prove it to Count Meninx." Tact had come to her re- lief most opportunely. Like a flash she saw that a conflict between the com- mander of the army and a guard could have but one result, and that disas- trous to the latter. One word from her would have ended everything for °•• "Stop!" almost 8h/risked Beverly. Baldos. She saw through the Iron Count's ruse as if by divine inspfration and profited where he leastexpected 'tier to excel in shrewdness. • Marlanx had deliberately invited the assault by tbe guard. His object had been to snare Balcies into his own undoing, and a horrible undoing it would have been. One Iblow would have secured tbe desired esult. Nothing could have saved the uard who had struck his superior o cer, but Beverly thought in time. "To die is easy, your highness. Yon have but to ask it df me," said Baldos, whose facie 47as white and drawn. "She has io intention of demanding such a pleasant sacrifice," observed Count hfarlanx, covering his failure skillfully. "Later on, perhaps, she may Isign your death warrant. I am propd to hear,- sir. that a member of my corps bas the courage' to face the in- evitable, even though he be an alien and unwilling to die on the field of bat- tle. You have my compliments. sir. You have been on irksome dutv for dr a rkt, Beanthe The Kind Waft Always Boa Signature ARTISTIC Toilet Ware TOILET WARE in artistic abundance is pictured in the pages of our Catalogue. Whether your taste turns to Silver, Ebony or • Ivory, k will find ample variety from which to choose. 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"Tom may go, Baldos," said -Beverly • in low tones, "1 aril not fatigued nor"— he began eagerly. • "Go!" snarled Mariann. "Am I to repeat 4 command to you? Do you ig- nore th word of your mistress?" There Was a gniiicant sneer la the way he said . "Mistress?" gasped Balder', him eye blazingdbis arm half raised. "Count Mariana!" implored Beverly, drawing herself to her full height and staring at hlin like it wounded thing. "I humbly implore you not to ralecon- *rue the meaning of the term, your highness," said the count affably. "Ah, you have dropped _something. Pernilt me. It is it note of some description, I Ile stooped quickly—too quickly—and recovered from the ground at her feet the bit of paper which had fallen from ter hand. It was the note from Raven° to Belden will& Beverly had forgotten fin the excitement of the encounter. "Count Marlanx, give me that pa- per!" demanded Beverly breathlessly. "Is it a love letter? Perhaps it is Intended for me. At any rate, your highneep, it is safe against my heart for the time being. When we reach the castle I shall be happy to restore It. It is Safer with me. Come, we go one way and—have you not gone, sir?" in his most sarcastic tone to the guard. Beverly was trembling. i'Ne, I have not, and I shall not go until I see you obey the command of her higimess. She has asked you for that piece of paper," said Baldos, standing squarely in front of Marlanx. "Insolent dog! Do you mean to question my"— "Give over that paper!" "If you strike me, fellow, it will "If I strike you it will be to kill, Count Marlanx. The paper, sir." Bal - dos towered over the Iron Count, and there was danger in his daredevil voice. "Surely, sir, I am but obeying your own Instructions, 'Protect the princess and all that is hers with your life,' you have said to me." "Oh, I wish you hadn't done this, Baldos!" cried Beverly, panic stricken. "You have threatened my life. shall not forget It foie! Here is the precious note, your highness, with my condolences to the writer." Meninx passed the note to her and then looked triumphantly at the guard. "I dare say you have done all you can, sir. Do you wish to add anything more?" "Whet can one do when dealing with his superior and finds him a despicable coward?" said Battles, with cool irony. "You are reputed to be a brave sol- dier. -1 know that to be false or I would ask you to draw the sword you carry and"— He was drawing lals sword as he spoke. "Baldest" implored Beverly. Her evident concern infuriated Mariann. In his heart he knew Baldos to be a man of superior birth and a foenatin not to be despised from his own sta. than. Carried away by passien, he flashed his sword. from its sheath. "You have drawn on me, sir," he snarled. "I must defend myself against even such as you. You will findthatI dm no coward. ,Time is short for your gallant lover, madam." Before she could utter a word of pro- test the blades had clashed, and they were hungry for blood, It was dark in the shadows of the trees, and the trio were quite alone With their tragedy. She heard Baldos laugh recklessly in response to Marlanx's cry of: "Oh, tbe shame of fighting withreh_ carrionins you!" "Don't jest at a time like this, eotmt," said the guard softly. "Remember that I lose, no matter which way it goes:. If you kill me I lose, if I beat you I lose. Remember, you can still have me shot for insubordination and con.duct unbecoming"— "Stop!" almost shrieked Beverly. At the risk of personal injury she rusned between the time swordsmen. Both drew back and dropped their points. Not it dozen passes had been made. "I beg your highness' pardon," mur- mured Baldos, but he did not sheathe hie sword. "He forced it upon me," cried Mar- la= triumphantly. 'You were wit- ness to it ell. I was a fool to let it go as far as this. Put up your sword un- til another day -elf that day ever comes to yote" "He will bave you sbot for this. Baldest" cried Beverly in her terror. Baldos laughed bitterly. "Tied and blindfolded, too, your high- ness, to prove that be is a breve man and not a coward. It VW short, but it was sweet. Would that Yoll bed let the play go on. There was a spice in It that made life worth living and ileath worth the dying. Have you other coin- mands for me, your highness?" Inds manner was so cool end defiant that she felt the tears spring to her eyes. • "Only that you put up your sword and end this miserable -affair by going to your—your room." "It is punishment .enongh, Tomer - row's execution can bone harden" Mariann had been thinking all this time. Into his soul came the thrill of triumph, the .consciousness of a mighty power. He saw the chance to benefit by the sudden clash. and he Was not • slow to iteize it. • "Never fear, my man," be said eas- ily: "It won't be as bad as that. 1 eati well afford to overlook your indiscre- tion of tonight There will be no exe- cution, as you callejt This was an affair between men, not between man and the state. Our gracious referee is to bo our Judge. It is for her to par- don and to condemn. It was very pretty while it lasted, and you are too good a swordsman tone shot. Go your way, Baldos, and remtember me as • Marlene the Man, not Marlanx the • genera). As your superior officers I congratulate and commend you upon the manner in which you serve the princess." i "You will alwatys find -me ready to • fight and to die for her," said Baldos gravely. "Do you think you can re - :member that, Count Marlanx?" "I have an excellent memory," said the count steadily.. With a graceful • salute to Beverly, Baldos turned. and • walked away in the darkness. -"A perfect gentleman, 3.1iss Calhoun, but a wretched 'soldier," laid Marlene grimly. "He Is a hero," she said quietly, a great ealmness coming over her. "Do you mean it when you say you are not going, to have him punished? He did only what a man should do, and I glory in his folly." "I may as well tell you point blank that you alone ean save him. He does not deserve leniency. It is in my pow- er and it is my province to have him utterly destroyed not only for till night's work, but for other and better reasons. I have positive proof that he Is a spy. He knows I have this proof. That is why he would have killed me just now. It is "for you to 'say whether be shall meet the fate bf a spy or go unscathed. You naye but to exchange promises with me, and the estimable ardsinan goes free—but he goes from Pdelw elss forever'. Today he met the nerny's scouts in tbe hills, as you know quite well. Messages were ex- changed secretly, which you do not know, of course. Before another day is gone I expect to see the results of his treacbern There may be manifes- tations tonight You do not believe Inc but wait and see if I am not right. He is one of Gabriel's cleverest spies." "I do not believe it. Yeu shall not accuse him of such thiugs;" she cried. "Besides, if he is •a spy why should you shield him for my sake? Don't you ewe it to Graustiirk to expose"- - "Here is the princess," said he se- renely. "Your highness," addressing yetive, "Miss Calhoun has a note itnieh she refuses to let any one read but you. Now, my dear young lady, • you may gine it directly into the handa of her highness." . Beverly gave him a look of scorn, - but without a second's • hesitation placed the missive in Yetive's hand. The Iron Count's jaw dropped, and he moistened his lips with his tongue two or three times. Something told him that a valuable chance had gone. "I shall be only too happy to have your nighness read the result of my first lesson in the Graustark language," she said, sinning gayly upon the count. Two men imuniform came rusbing up to the party manifestly excited. Sa- luting the general, both began to speak at .ence. "One at a time," commanded the coent "What is It?" Other officers of the guard and a few noblemen from the castle came up, out of breath. "We have discerned sig -nal fires in the hills, your excelJency," said one of the men from the fort. "There is a circle of fires, and they mean some - Thing important For halt an hour they have been burning near the monastery; also in the valley below and on the mountains to the south." - There was an instant of deathly si- lence, as if the bearers awaited a -crash. Mariann looked steadily at Beverly's face, and she saw the triumphant, ac- cusing gleam in his eyes. Helplessly she stared into the crowd of faces. Her eyes fell upon Baldos, who sud- denly appeared in the background. Ills facet wore a hunted, imploring look. The next instant he disappeared among the shadow -0. • SS 11 CHAPTER XX. •HERE is uo time to be lost," exclaimed Count Mariann. "Ask Colonel Braze to report to me at the eastern gate with a detail of picked troopers—a hun- dred of them. I will meethim there in half an hour." Be gave other sharp, imperative commands, and in the twin- klhig of an eye the peaceful atmos- phere was transformed into the turbu- lent, exciting rush of attivity. The sig- nificance of the fires seen in the hills could not be cheaply held. Instant ac- tion was demanded. The ctty was fill- ed with the commotion a alarm; the army was brought to its feet with it jerk that startled even the most am- bitious. The first tiring that General Mariann did was to instru.ct Quinn-dx to set it vigilant watch over Baidoth. He was not to be arrested, but it was under- stood that the surveillance should be but little short of incarceration. He was found at the barracks shortly after the report concerning the signal fires and told in plain words that General Marl= bad welshed it amard Played a much tained f hall a pound of Bed Itos mall, but will sbow ..0 tea quality and fla-lor is con - this ' Good Tea "is good tea" cse-25, so, 85, 40, 50 and 60 ct . per Ib. Iced peseke Te N teTANROOKIII, GT. dons. N. B. W Puttee*. TOR014110. • Wa.taneven Agyia NO over him for. the time being, pending the result of an investiation. Beide* had confidently expected to be thrown Into a dungeon for his affront Ile did not know that Gmnfall Lorry stood firm in his conviction that Blades was no spy and wee supported by ethers In high authority. _ Alarlemx was bottling his wrath and bolding back his revenge for a distinct purposeApart from the existence of a strong healthy preandice in the guard's favor, what the old general be- lieved and what be could prove were two distinct propositions. Ile was • crafty enough, howeven to take advan- tage of a condition unknown to Bev- erly Calhoun, the innocent catise of all bis bitterness toward Bajdos. As he hastened from the council chamber his eyes swept the crowd of eager, excited women In the gannd hall. From among them he picked Beverly and advanced upon her without regard for time and consequence. Despite her , anlination he was keen enough to see that she was sorely troubled. She did not sbrink from himas he had half • expected, but met him with bold dis- dain in her eyes. "This is the work of your champion,", he said In tones that did not reticle ears other than her own. "1 prophesied It, you must remember. Are you satisfied now that you have been deceived him?" "I nay° implicit confidence in him, suppose you belie ordered his arrestr she asked, with quiet scorn. • "He is under sunveillance, at my sug- gestion.. For your sake, and yours' alone, / am eying him a chance. He is your protege. You are responsible 16m his conduct. To accuse him would be to place you in an embarrassing posh: tion. There ii a sickening rumor in court circles that you have more than a merely kind and friendly interest in the rascal. If I believed that, Miss Cal- houn, I fear my heart could not be kind to him, but I know it is not true. You have a loftier love to give. He is a clever scoundrel, and there Is no tell- ing how much harm he has already done to Graustark. His every move is hatha :aaatchatitatarattetaa_rtadatta _me. It will be impossible for him to escape. To MVO him from the vengeance of the army I am permitting him to remain in your service, ostensiblyae.t least. His hours of duty have beettanged, how- ever. Herteeforth he is in the night guard, from midnight till dawn. 1 SW telling you This, Miss Calhoun. beeatumir• I want you to know that in. spite of ell the indignity I have suffered you *MI more to me than any ether being in- thi world, more to me even than nir 1071d. ty to Graustark. Do me the honor mid justice to remember this,. I have lute fered much for. you I am a rougb _hardened soldier„ and you have mime construed -tny devotien. Forgive the harsh words my passion:may have feet spired, ratoevelli I must Off to undo) the damage -ate all lay at the door of the man you and I are :protecting?' He was too wise to .give her th. ehanee to reply. A enoment later he • was mounted and off for the eastern gates, there to -direct ihe movements Of Colonel Braze and his scouts. Beverlyi fiew at once to Yetive with her plea for Itaidos. She was tonfronted by it rather sober faced sovereigte The news of the hour was net tomforfing to the princess and her ministers. "You don't believe be is a spy" erleti Beverly, stopping just inside the deer, presuming selfishly that Baldos alone, wamthe ct11180 for worry. She resolved to tell Yetive of the eonlilet in the, park. "Dear me, Beverly, I AID not Ing of biro. We've disettesed him joint» ly and severally and every other way, * and he has been settled for the time being. You are the only one who is thinking of him. my dear eland. We • have weightier things to annoy us." "Goodness, how you talk!' Ile isn't annoying. Oh, forgive me, Yetivee for I am the silliest, addle patedest gtiose- in the kingdom! And you ere so trou- bled. But do yott know tba be Is be- ing watched? They sespect him. So, did I et first; 1.11 admit it. But 1 don't—now. Have you road the note I gave to you out there?" "Yes, dear. It's just as I expecte& He Ms known from the beginning. He Imew when he caught- Dfigmar and me. spying .bebind that abominable - curtain. But don't worry me any long- er about Min, please. Walt here with. me Mini we bave reports from the troops. I shall not sleep until I lino what those fires meant. Forget Baldoh Preen hour or two for my_ sake." "You dear old princess; I'm an awful brute, sure 'tough. 111 forget blin for- ever for on sake. It won't be barn (0ontifited on page 6.) OP.ERATIONcAVOIDE Two Grateful Letters from Women Who Avoided Serious Operations.—Many Women Suffering from Like Conditions Will Be Interested. When it physiCian tells it woman, suf- fering.from female trouble, that an o anon is necessary it, of comae, frightens her The very thought of the operating table and the knife strikes terror to her heart. As one woman expressed it, when told. by her physician that she must undergo an operation she felt that her death knell had weinided. Our hospitels are full of women who are there for just such operations! It is quite true that these troubles may each a stage where an operation is the only resource, but such cases are much rarer than is generally, supposed, because a. great many women have been cured. by Lydia R Pinkham's Vegetable Com- pound after the doctors had said an operation must be perforrned. In up to the point where the knife must be used to secure instant relief, this risedi- eine is certain to help.. The strongest and most grateful state- ments posmble to •Make come from women who, by taking Lydia E. Pink - ham's Vegetable Compound, have esca- ped serious operations. Mrs. Robert Glenn of 434 Marie St., Ottawa, Ont., 'writes: Dear Mrs. Pinkham "Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com- pound is so well and widely known Malt does not need ray recommendation. but I am pleased to add it to theman which you haee in its favor. I have su ered untold r - pleased that I did so, for it restored we to perfect hdalth, saving me the pain of an o ration.nnd tire Immense bills etteneing e same. Pray, accept my hearty Omelet and best wiehese - Miss Margaret Merkley of 275 -3d Street,. Milwaukee, Wis., writes: Dear Mrs. Pinkhant "Loss of strength., extreme nervousness, severe shooting. gams through the pelvic organs, cramps, maring-downpains, and an irnteable disposition compelled we to seek medical advice. The doctor, edee enah-ing an examination, Bald that I had a eerie:nee female trouble and ulceration, and _ an operation as my only hope. To this strongly objected—and I decided as kat re"Ort to try Lydia E. Mukha& Vegetabhe Compound. "To my surprise the ttlaratiuh bee all the bad eymptems disapprimen, and e am once more ettung, vigorous and well - and I cannot e.sviles my thanks for what it bee done for me." Serious feminine troublee are steadily on the increase among womext--and before submitting to an operation every woman should try Lydia E. Pinkhamtandegetabim Compound, and Amite Mrs. Pinkhmn, at Lynn, Mass., for advice. For thirty years Lydia E. rinkheen Vegetable Compound has been the worst forms of female functional troubles, ation, and 'Irregularities, in prostration. Any t),. .40 laid nervous ego - a Berious female trouble for ilrelle, pial„ekm:anntiv,e'2rae ,otaffiretniGnisrin.lewtterRou:alm'Inb'efitulmi nearly three yew*, and the doctors told me i "e'' -- that 1 mast tandergo an operation, but as i Timed of the -efficiency of her aderios and I was u.nwiliing 20 do -this,' I tried your Vey- I Tern* E. Pinkhames Vegetable Oa getable Comyound, and I an only too, pound. MA *Se Pilikh*R9s AdViest—A WOMAN Best tilideratands a Weal* _ k'M'IfFA .1