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U streets,’l‘homhill. Consultations in the officeon the mornings of Tuesdays, Thulsdaye and Saturdays. from 8 to 10 A.M. ’2," All consultations in the office, Cash. 'l‘hornhill.June9,1865 l \J of Bloor and Yonge Streets. Yérkville, Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals, Dye Scufi‘s. Pa- tent Medicines, l’exfumery &c. MOND HILL. Physicians prescriptions carefully prepared Richmond Hill, Dec. 1, 1869. ‘ 594-tf J the Inhabitants of Kiiueburg and surround- ing country that he has opened a Drug Store in the above named place. All/timing)” Herbs and Herb Medici" as supslied. Klineburg, March I, 1869- 5604f U Groceries,Wines and Uiquoxs. Thornhill'. By Royal Lutlers patently has been appointed Issuer of Marriage Licenses. Thronhi”. Feb.26, 1868. Call when you visit the city. inspect the Itock and learn the prices; we shall feel plea- sure in shewiug goods whether you purchase or not. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Alladvertisements published for aless period t Ian one month, mus‘ be paid for in advance. R. E. LAW, HEMIST AND DRUGGIST, RICH- / noun HILL. Alltransitory advertisements, from strangers orirrngularcustomers. must be paid for when handed in forinsertion. Wholesale and Retail Draggists, home from 8 to 9 A.M. Mr A. F. Armstrong is authorised to colle< Accounts. [E‘Advertisementswithoutwritteu directions nserted till forbid, and charged accordingly DR. JAs. LANGfiTAFF ILL GENERALLY BE FOUND 13:? home from 8 to 9 A.M. UMBER MERCHANT & BUILDER, 618 Yongo Street, Toronto. Doors, Sash. Flooring, Blinds, Sheeting. Mouldings. &c. All kinds of Building Materials supplied. Post Office Addressâ€"Yorkville. Tommi). May 18,1868. 3-m. PETER S. GIBSON, ROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYOR, Civil Engineer and Draughtsman. I Civil Engineer and Draughtsman. Orncu AT Willowdale. on Yonge St.. County of York. Order: by letter promptly attended to. Willowdnlo. 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The YORK HERALD will always be found to contaimhelatestand most importantF‘oreign and Provincial News and Markets,and the greatest care will be taken to renderit ac- ceptable to the man ofbusinessmnd a valu- able Family Newspaper. TERMS:â€"-One Dollar perannum. IN AD- VANCE: if notpaid within Two Months,0ne Dollnrand Fifty cents willbe charged. Allletters addressed to the Editormustbe punt-paid. lVl Surgeons. England, Residence: North of Richmond Hill. opposite the Elgiu House. All calls (night or day) promptl) attended to. Elgiu MiHs, January 1. 1870. 598 DRUGS, CHEMICALS, Paints, Ois, Varnish s I BRUSHES, ARTISTS’ MATERIAL. &c.. &.c., At Low Rates for Cash. (IE1): 100th ficralh ALEXANDER SCOTT, RICHMOND HILL, DRUG STORE IN KLINEBURG. [ACOB YELINSKâ€"IE-BEGS T0 INFORM JOHN N. REID, M.D-, "103.. OF YONGE AND COLBORNE MARGACH, ANDERSON & 80., Toronto, July 15, 1869. J sn‘v. RESIDENCEâ€"Adjoining Thornhill Hotel. July 22, 1869. 75-ly Richmond HRH. Oct. 14, 1869. YorkvuIe,Apri11. 1869. GEO. H. LESLIE 8; 00., HEMISTS AND DRqGGIS'Qs, ‘COHR. THOMAS CARR, ,EQLERV IgMDRUQSi MEDICINES, JNO. D. MCCONNELL, M.D., [RADUATE OF TORONTO UNIVER- ,FEERS FOR SALE A LARGE AND RATE S 0F ADVERTISING. VOL. XI, N O. 46. Business minnow. DR" HOSTETTER, EMBER OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE Var ind Assnrtmem of EVERY FRIDAY MORNING. 44 King Street East, Toronto, [Formerly J. L. Margach] P. A. SCOTT, IS PUBLISHED BY 5.58-1y 596-1y 550-1y 568* in the Orders leflatthe “ Herald” ofllce for Mr Carter’s ssrvices will be promptly attended to ORthe Counties of York, l‘eelaud On- tario. Residence: Lot8,6th concesszon Markham. l’ostOfiiceâ€"Unionville. Sales attended on the shortest notice, and on reasonable terms. Residence--Lot 20,1'earof3rd Concession of Markham. P,0.Addressâ€"â€"Bnltonville. Parties requiring Mr. Sanderson’s services can makearrangementsat the HERALD office. Junuary 4. 1865. 31 EDW. SANDERSON, Licensed Auctioneer, 1â€"1 County of York. Residence lot No. 14. 2nd Con. Vaughan: 1" 0. Address, Carrville. All orders left at tho “ York Herald” office‘ Richmond Hill, or at the l’,(). Maple, will be atten ded lo. JOHN CARTER, LICENSED AUCTIONEER, no repair Clocks. Watches and Jewelry, at his shop opposite the Grammar Schol, Rich- mond Hi”. A trial is respectfully solicited. l n all kinds of: Monuments. Headstone,&c .Call and examine my Stock and Prices be- for purchasing elsewhere, as you will find it to your interest. (If? Issuer of JIIarm'age Licenses. Ringwood. Sept| 13,1867. 407 1â€" ferred Lharr Library to the HERALD Book Store, where Stockholders and others may procure Books every Friday afternoon. A. SCOTT, Librarian. V a take notice that Mr. John Tailor has ceased to collect for John N. Reid, M.D., and that Mr. John Garton, of Thornliill, is author- ised to collect for the subscriber until further notice. J ~ and Dealer in 31]] kinds of Boots and Slides, 38 west Market Square. Toronto. I}? Boots and Shoes made to Measure, of the Best Materials and Workmanship, at the Lowest Remuneratiug Prices RINGWOOD MARBLE WORKS. WIDEMAN, MEUFACTURER OF I all kinds of Monuments. Headstone.&c HIS ASSOCIATION HAS TRANS fel'red Lhelr Librarv to the HERALD Rania 11 Counties of York and Feel, Collector of Notes. Accounts, &c. Small charges and plenty to do. FARMERS’ BOOT & SHOE STORE .14 County of York. Lot 4. 3rd concession, Vaughan. P. 0, Address, Concord. Orders promptly attended to. 1) Solicitors in Cllancerv, Convevuncers.&c Cuminâ€"Provincial Insurance Buildings, Street, Toronto . JOHN DUGGAN. Q,C. ADAM H. MEYERS. JR. .L) Solicitors in Chancery, &c. OFFICEâ€"77. King St East, (over Thomp- son’s East India House) TORONTO. D. B. READ, Q.C. J. A. BOYD, B.A. May 6. 186 . 52-tf 1.) Ton in Chéncory. Conveyancer. &c. OFFICE: No. 78 King Street East, Toronto ; over the Wesleyan Book Room. On‘lcmaâ€"Church Street, 2 doors north of King Street. Toronto. Vaughan. Oct. 10 1867. June.‘l7. 1857. - ICENSED AUCTIONEER FOR THE J Coulny of York. Sales attended to on the shortest notice and mprate ralas.. P.O. Address. Buttonville. Richmond Hm, March, 24, 1870. Thornhill, December 22, 1869. Toronto , Dec, 3. 1867. Laskex‘. March 2nd 1865 J Solicitors in Chancery,Conveyancers,&c OFFICEâ€"In the Court House. Toronto August 1. 1865. 95 01m FA‘RRQN, H MANUFAQTURER Concord, March 16, 1870. Toronto Dec. 24. 1868. December ‘29, 1869. Toronto. December 2. 1869. *H.“D.‘ BENFE‘M, " "" ICENSED AUCTIONEER FOR THE Eitenseh murtionects. HENRY SDIELSOR, ICENSED AUCTIONEER FOR THE FOR THE COUNTIES 0F YORK AND PEEL. TIME! TIME H TIME m McNABB, MURRAY 6: JACKES, LAgEISTERSLVATTORNEYS-AT-LAW M. FISHER. ICENSED AUCTIONER FOR THE READ AND BOYD, ABRISTERS, iATTO RNEYS-AT-LAW DUGGAN a MEYERS, AERISTERSL ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, J . N. BLAKE. ARRISTER, CONVEYANCER, 8m. WILLIAM MALLOY, ARRIS'I‘ER, ATTORNEY, SOLTCI B.â€"â€"THE PUBLIC WILL PLEASE L. SKEELE IS PREPARED T0 FRANCIS BUTTON, JR , Â¥am, July 24. 1868. flaw @arhs. RICHMOND HILL JOHN N. REID. M. D. Card. ADAM H. MEYERS. JR. . 544-1y 39-Iy 597 610 497 GOG 594 598 N.B. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered for the painless Extraction of Teeth, Toronto, Jan. 27, 1869. 549-1y I ROB’T E. LAW, ASSISTANT, DENTISTRY % W. c. ADEIS, D.D.S., 95 King Street East, Toronto, IS prepared to wait upon any whoneedhis , professiome services in order to preserve their teeth, or relieve sufloring and supply new teeth in the most approvedstyle. Alsoto regu- late the teeth of those who need it. a ,, CBuxHy of York. 5 Office hoursâ€"7 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. Richmond Hill. October 28, 1869‘ Mortgage. Can beprocured, in sums to suit borrowers, on Landed security, ’I‘erms made known on personalappllcation to JAMES BOWMAN, Issuer of Marriage Licenses, ALMIRAMILLS, J. S. SCOTT, M.D., L.D.S. SURGEON DENTIST I RESIDENCEâ€"â€"PORT HOPE. $1200 To? Money to Lend on Landed Security. THEUndcrsignedis authorizédtostatethg! N .B . Deeds , Mortgages. Wills. Bonds. 610. 6w, drawn with neamess and despalch.-â€" M.'1‘. continues to act as DIVISION COURT AGI‘ i’l‘. 'Fees moderate. a" Good Stabling attached. Trusty Host- Ier always in attendance. .1 and Fine Jewelry, 113 YongelStq Toronu)‘ *3 Masonic and other emblems made to order' TorontoApr“ 27. 1866. YONGE STREET. NELSON DAVIS, - - Proyrietor. MARRIAGE LICENSES Jâ€" public will find first-class accomodation at the above House, at low rates. 'l‘hers is an extensive Stable attached, and large covered sheds. An attentive and obliging hostler. 597 J. L. PARKER. Prom‘ictor. GOLDEN LION HOTEL, 1.! any number-notexceeding three hundred dollars by any one depositor.) will be received at the Richmond Hill Post Office. for which Government will allow Interest. ’2‘" MR. TEEFY is Government Agent for the sale of MARRIAGE LICENSES Office hours: from 6:30 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. May 4,1869. 563-tf Farmers and Physicians from the country wiH find our stock of Medicines completeâ€"wanant- ed genuineâ€"and of the best quality. RICIâ€"IOMND HILL, Having purchased the Stock and Interest of R. H. Hall, (late Chemist and Druggist of the same place) have greatly enlarged the old stock and have now on hand a good assort- ment of Drugs. Paints. Perfumery. Chemicals, Oils, Toilet Soaps, Medici'uies, Varnishes. Fancy articles Dye Stufl‘s, Patent Medicines. and all other articles kept by Druggists generally. *,‘* Physicians Prescriptions carefullv com- pounded. and all orders attended to wnih care and despatch. RICHMOND HILL g H. SANDERSON&SONS, E CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Consultation free. and all work warranted June. 1865. 21.), J. SEGSWORTH, Mpqgmg OE WATCHES, CLOCKS’ Toronto. April 1, 1869. RiULmoud Hill, Nov. 28,1866. Richmond Hill. Nov. 25. Markham, Nov 1.1865. Yonge St , April 7, 1869. ‘HE FARMERS AND TRAVELLING Richmond Hill. Nov.25, 1569. 215 and 217 Youge Sh'est, Toronto P. 0. SAVINGS BANK. ONEY TO LEND 0N GOOD FARM $20,000 CHMOND HILL . POST ‘OFFICE. Fox particulars apply to RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, CANADA, FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1870‘ Security, in Sums to suit applicants. Apply to M. TEEFY, GREEN BUSH HOTEL Money , to Lend. Money to Lend. NEAR CHURCH STREET, RICHMOND HILL DUGGAN & MEYERS, Apply‘tu GEO. B. RICHMOND HILL. TQ LEND, FOR A TERM New Firm. J. L. PARKER. Proprietor. Notary Public, Agent.&c‘ M. TEEFY, Postmaster. years, Attorneys, Court St‘ 55:-3m NICOL, Banister. 1869. 593- lf on a satisfactory 559-]y 593, 22 With his patients .he was exactly the reverse of the reigning sovereign. He was stiff to the great, kindly to the poor,’ to children gentle as a woman. Rules of practice he set entireg at defiance, and wing said byhis ' s t9 t0§s up for WE care to the suffering e could not cure, and making the approaches of death less agonising, he earned the gratitude of surviving relatives. Such were the riâ€" vals, for whom the card-tables of Bath waged war. The rivals themselves were sworn bro- thets. Dr. Heathcote at first was scorn- ful, and then was testy; but he could not resist the spell which Dr Lenoir seemed to wield; and although at consultation and on prefessional visits, he wore his dignified sneer with due propriety, many a hand at piquet did he hold with his brother physioan, and when none was by to see or hear would make his old sur- gery ring With laughter at the exuberant humour of his companion. Lenoir, on the other hand, bowed in public with the modesty of a younger 'man to the more mature practitioner, and assumed his place with so much kindâ€"hearted deferâ€" ence that the other was entirely disarm- ed. But a kind of undefined pomp fol- lowed his footsteps. In the pump Room and at the Balls he had a chosen place, which no one ever usurped ; and he went by the name of “ Doctor Magificus,” which, contracted by the unlearned into The Magificus, was his ordinary title. The reign of t fEsculapian potent- ate was at last r ly disturbed by the arrival of a pre' er to . the throne. Where Dr. Le 1 came from, who he was, or where h (1 previously practis- ed, no one knew, ,o to tell the truth, had ever ventured to risk. He was a man of immense frame, 0, r six foot in height, with a large headfilack eyes, and a good 1 tempered, sanguirifefeomplexion. He had commenced his Bzith career by becoming the tenant of a. large house on the out- skirts of' the town, which rumour said. was used as a. lunatic asylum. But he made his appearance in the Pump Room and the evening r£c1*eations, and as he proved to be a. ma of wit and informa- l tion soon became' a favourite With the‘ lounging society (if the place. Even in his most familiar moods, however, he had something formidable about him. No ‘ coxcomb ventured to ask him questions, and he assumed a quiet superiority which was only not galling because it was so thoroughly good-tempered. Colonel‘De Grey was a. good-looking man, with a military air, and manners which bespoke knowledge of the world. He was not a favourite, for his demean- our was reserved to the crowd, although when at his case. he could converse with animation, and was well read and well travelled. But his wife was all that was charming. Lively, spirited, kindly, and thoroughly true, Without a dash of self-conceit, or a though of evil, ready in repartee, sparkling in small talk, but with an ever open heart ,and hand for real sorrow, she was the joy of all who knew her: and very honestly dis- tressed were the Pump Room gossips when the heard that Mrs. Gray was se- riously ill. Dr. Lenoir had been about three years at Bath, when the events happened of which I am about to speak. Little more was known of him then, then when he first arrived. It was known he was unâ€" married ; but he was plainly not a marry- ing man. He flirted in his good-hu- moured way with all the pretty girls, but it was evidently fliration of society, not of the heart. It was also certain, by his style of living, that he was in easy cir- cumstances, and that he had resources other than his profession. The only in- stance in which he ever uubent from his superb demeanour, was when in company with Mrs. De Grey, an exceedingly beauâ€" tiful and attractive women, who, with her husband and two young children,had lived for more than a year at Bath. Dr. Lenoir plainly admired her much. Colonel De Grey affected Lenoir’s so- ciety much: for his powers of conversa- tion were remarkable, and they: had many tastes in common. But when his Wife was taken ill he sent for Dr. Heath- cote, to the amusement of the Bath scan- dal-mongers, who set it down to a slight infusion of jealouay. Now and then, as Lenoir stood leaning like a Hercules IN the ancient Roman city of Bath, about the end. of last century, the fre- quenters of the Pump Room and the Bells were dividedinto two rival factions and long and fierce were their quarrels over the topic of dissansion. This was neither more nor less than the not inap- propriate one of the merits of two rival doctors, who divi ed between them the smiles and guineas of the elite of Bath. Dr. Heathcote, Ve senior of the two, long ruled over internal economy of the upper class 7. patients with undis- puted sway. He: as a. handsome, dap- per, dignified, ‘ l dressed and well spoken little gent ,‘I an, with undeniable manners, silk st ngs and shirt frill. Among the dowa s, his word was law. At whilst or piq he was an oracle, and not unf'requentl theL younger ladies would confide to v. ,: safe ear and kindly counsels, maladi " of the heart. If he did bow at little to a baronet, and lower still to a. onet, it was his only foible : and as t . was part of his pro- fessional manner, was pardonable and not unpopular. A Bit of~Bath Romance. gimme. nan, with undeniable Lugs and shirt frill. rs, his word was law. he was an oracle, and the younger ladies : safe ear and kindly of the heart. If he - ‘ Cure you! of course I shall, if you don’t give way to such folly; and when you are cured you will say you got well of ygurself'.’ Lenoir sat until the ' storm had burst, and had spent its force ; but tears stood ‘in his own impassive eyes, and his voice trembled in spite of himself when he spokg to her. Whatever he thought of the wasting ravages which a month had made on that lovely face, he said nothing on the sub‘ jech, but put his questions more disagree- ably. than usual. EDD you really mean it?’ she said, faigtly. - Dropping his grufl‘ style he said in a softer tone, ‘I think I can cure you, but you must be very obedient,’ and with those words he left her; and rejoined the Colonel in the dining-room, and straightway again look out at the win- dow. She brought with her a small phial of medicine which she explained to Mrs. De Grey was to be taken evrey hour dur- ing the night, and the effects of which required to be carefully watched. She seemed to consider this ‘her peculiar charge, for on Colonel De Grey taking out the stopper to smell it she snatched it away, with the pettish French excla- mation, and Without much reverence. ‘ You are not to be so cross, Dr. Le- noir; Dr. Heathcote was never cross,’ said, with a wan smile lighting up her faded cheek. 1 Ti any one had seen the doctor’s ex- pression of countenance as he strode down to the gate, he would not have lik- ed it. Was it wrath, or malignity, or cunning ? It was a very unlovable exâ€" pression, and. not like the doctor’s usual face. ‘I cannot go out. You cannot tell how weak, and oh ! how sick I am. Oh, Dr. Lenoir, can you. not cure me ? If you can't, I shall die, and leave dear Fred and my poor little' children,’ and the poor woman burst into a paroxysm of tears. ‘A very common complaint, Colonel,’ said the doctor, ‘although I have often met with it in this country. But she must have a nurse Who understands sudâ€" oriflces, and with your leave I will send one.’ And without waiting to know Whether the Colonel wished to have a nurse or not. the doctor stalked out of' the house. Within two hours the nurse arrived : a tall gaunt Frenohwoman, with a reso- lute set of features, who understood and could speak English when she chose, but not otherwise. Afortnight passed over. Dr. Lenoir came every day; he prescribed nothing but this nightly potion, which was grad- ually discontinued, and Mrs. De Grey began to rally, her appetite returned, and she was apparently getting well. The colonel was greatly relieved, and was proâ€" fuse in his thanks. ‘Quite a common case,’ he said, as if to himself; ‘ have seen it a hundred times; must have a nurse.’ ‘A’ nurse I’ said Colonel De Grey. ‘ What do you think of my wife ? What is her illness ?’ Lenoir went up stairs, {End entered the drawingroom, the Cclonel simply an- nouncing him, and then leavin g the room. p _ she had not heard what he said,‘ she agam 6ddressefl him. ‘ Am I very ill, doctor ?’ ’ ‘Nothing but fancy and temper the matter with you. Why do you mope up here ?’ . ‘ Certainly. She is rather better to- day, and very anxious to see you. You will find her in the drawing-won]. ‘ He has told me nothing. If he had I should not have believe him. I don’t want to know anything about symptoms ; can I see her ?’ People began to say thzit there was no necessity r the doctor viaviting quite ‘ No wonder,’ said Lenoir ; but, doc- tor, it would be a pity that harm should come to that poor creature, because we make up our pills differently. 7 If you make an excuse to let me attend for a day or two, I will tell you to the best of my judgment what I think of the case. Lenoir‘énswered this appeal by a grunt and walked straight into the dining-room and looked out at the window. ‘I suppose Dr. Heathcotc has told you the symptoms, how she never can take her food. ‘ To tell you the truth, my dear fellow, said Heatheote one day, I wish they would call you in. Of course you know I cannot ask for a consultation with a junior ; but I wish they would pay me off, and take you. I am fairly puzzled, and all the medicines I have given her seem to make her worse.’ Colouel De Grey lived in a handsome villa close to the town ; and thither Dr. Lenoir proceeded. The Colonel reeeiv~ ed him at the door, and shook him warm- ly by the hand. ‘My poor Wife is very ill, I fear, and I am sure you will do your best to bring her through. Sb Dr. Heathcote made his excuse, and Dr. Lenoir was called in. And the Pump Room scandal-mongers talked more than ever. against his accustomed pillar, some wag, who thought himself privileged, lunched a shaft at him with this barb to it : but Lenoir, Without the slightest discompo- sure, or even alluding to the gibe, shot back some sarcastic remark on his assail- Which made him tingle to the tips of his fingers. But he inquiled with real soli- citude at Dr. Heathcote as to his pati- ent’s health. ‘Lenoir flushed for an instant, and hen reglied, .‘. “pgfiglâ€"ygstlLQ always But when the Whisk tables were set for the evening, behold the tale was true and the universal community of Bath were ringing with it. But to the still greater astonishment of every one, there was the Magnificent, looking more mag- nificent that ever, seated in his accustom- ed place, and glancmg benignly from un- der his swartby eyebrows. ‘ Magnifieeut,’ sald Henshaw, ‘ have you heard what people are saying ?’ ‘Yes Benry, I have heard it.’ ‘ Well, what is the story ?' ‘ They say you are not to have that place in the Customs, because you can’t keep a secret.’ ‘ I believe Mrs. De Grey has gone to the eountry for her health: Of course Colonel De Grey is the best authority on that subject.’ ‘Very well,’ said he‘ gruff manner. ‘Peoplez ter than their doctors.’ shall see you to-morrow.’ The next day, in the Pump Room : ‘ She is off, I assure you,’ said Mr Hen- shaw, a dyspeptic barrister, with the tongue of viper; ‘ she was gone this morn- ing and so washer nurse, and no one knows where, excepting that: the Magni- ficent is gone also.’ Henshaw's face grew livid, for the place in the Customs was life or death to him, although he thought no one knew of it. He plucked up courage, hOWever, and retorted: ‘ They want to know what you have done wiah Mrs. De Grey.’ ‘ I don’t think I could. He surely did not mean me to go before he came back.’ ‘ He left you entirely in my hands,and I must make you well asI said I would. ‘ Not before he comes back, at any rate, doctor.’ ‘1 don’t believe a word of it,’ said Sir Bernard Brand, a stout supporter ofLe- noir, who had cured him by making him drink lemonade instead of port. ‘ I don’t believed a word of it. It’s some of that humbug, Heathcone’s nonsense. The face of the Magnificent for a mo- ment exhibited great agitation. ‘ If this is true,’ he said, I will take her away, and send you another on whom I can depend. The Colonel spoke of fresh air for you; do you think you are strong enough to travel? He gave me some directions about that.‘ - ‘ Whogtold you ? How do you know ?’ asked half-u-dozen tongues at once. ‘ I shall not give 111‘), my authority, 1 can assure ycm; but if' you step out to Prospect Villa you will find it to be true.’ ‘ Well but, dooctolr,’ said Mrs De Grey ‘ she is a thiefl I saw her yesterday put my soup into a bottle, and hide it in her pocket. She did not know I saw her, and I have told nobody but you.’ The same day brought a letter by post for Colonel De Grfey, desiring his imme- by the niail. Next morning, the Mag; nificent paid the lady a visit. .She seem- ed greatly excited. A 7 ‘ 1 shall probe this to the bottom, you may depend on it,’ replied the doctor ; and T shall examine her about it at my own house to-night. Meanwhile, say nothing more While she is here.’ He an his patient, and found she had decidedly relapse,and was greatly depress- ed. His visithad little effect in reviv~ ing her spirits, and again, as he walked from the house, the evil shadow came across his face. ‘ She may, perhaps,’ the doctor repli- ed, take a drop of brandy now and then. But remember What fatigue she has unl dergone in sitting up with you. fDoctbr,’ she said, ‘you must take that woman away; she is a drunkard and a thief.’ ‘ Well. I don’t like to inspire suspici- ons : but I fear that nurse drinks.’ ‘Why do you think so ?’ ‘Because Mrs. De Grey tells me that she saw her conceal a bottle in her pock- et. The woman thought she was asleep, and on her, moving concealed it hurried- ly.’ W ‘No,v[ cannot say I have, excepting that_ hgr pannpr i§ _very abrupt and rude. - ‘ Have you observed any symptoms of drinking ?’ said Lenoir. - ‘What is the matter ?’ said the Mag; nificent. Colonel De Grey was at home, and ap- peared dejected. ‘ Things have not been so well,’ he said. ‘ Your patient has had a relapse of her sickness ; and some- thing has happened which troubles both her and me.’ One evening, as the Colonel and he were sitting at. their wine after dinner, the former said, ‘When do you think Mrs. De Grey will be able to travel ? I think a charge of air‘ would do her good ; and I begin to fear Bath does not agree with her.’ ‘ Soon, 1 should think,’ said Lemoir, and as she is so much better, I propose to be absent for a day or two, as l have business in the country. So, if you think I can be spared, I shall go to-mor- row. But don’t: charge her regimen in my absence, nor give her any of old Heathoote’s potions. They are all very well in their way, but she has done bet- tél‘ without them. The Colonel laughed, and gave his word to eschew the estabhshed order of things ; and next morning the doctor left. Four days passed away, and On the fifth Lenoir again appeared at Prospect Villa. so often. But the colonel did not seem to think so, for the doctor dined with him 'almost; chry other day. To Dr. Heatheote’s inquiries Lenoir only said, to his great wrath, that there never had been anything the matter with her but his medicines. said he, resuming 'his ‘ People always know bet- doctors.’_ Good bye, I ' ‘ Drop that? he thundered, and dealt: De Grey such a blow on the arm as neer- 1y fractured in He had attempted to seize the poker. The pain of the blow was intense for a moment, but Lenoir gave him a glass of brandy, and proceed: ed:- ‘Your wife is where none of Spirettifs recipes will reach her. She believes you have sent her there, and is content. You -‘I knew the attempt w’ouk} begin When I was absent. The nurse brought me the poisoned soup. I have had it analysed in my presence by two careful? chemists, and the analysis and the sub? ject of it are so bestowedfs ‘I knew you from the first, and I mist trusted you from the first, and but for the sweet woman who is linked to you and who still trusts you, you should have met the doom you deserve, as far as I am concerned. But to expose you would kill her. ‘1 was certain from Dr. Heathcote’s account how the matter stood. I knew you would discontinue your doses while I was there. You thought that was the cause of the recovery, and did’fi think of Spigehti’s antiidote.‘ 7 ‘ ‘ Arid on what pretence have yeu 6e“ coyed me here, you scoundrel, and wher’e‘ is my wife ? ‘ Don’t you think,’ rejomed the Ma c nificent, in the same tone, “ that shou‘ (i your wife die, you had better be mad for‘ a little ?’ ‘ What on earth do you mean ?’ asked: the Colonel, but his face blanched, and. he sank into a seat. V The wretched man fer a. moment near" 1y fainted. He tried to speak,b'ut could make no articulate sound. ‘Don’t glance at the poker. Killing? me yquld be your owr} death. Listen. Passing through a narrow wigding' passage, :1 door opened, and he was ushera ed into a well-furnished sitting-room, and there, seated in an easy chair, was the importurbable Magnificent. The door was“ close, and looking round, he could not have told where it- was. Lenoir motioned to him to sit: down but giving no heed to the invitation, ho exclaimed. ‘ What is the meaning of this infant; ous conduct ? Where am I ? ‘ Colonel De Grey, I knew you a. long, time ago. Do you remember Dr. Gero- nimo Spiretti, at Phdua ?’ ‘Good heavens I” said the Colonel. ‘I was his assistant when you studie& poisoned under him. I was a lad of six- teen but you have not changed. Now you know all.-’ A ‘ In amadhouse,’ said the doctor, com- posedlyf He saw at once that he would haVe no* chance in a struggle, and determined to see the matter out, Iesolving to use vio‘ lence if he could not otherwise escape. He rushed to the door, raged ami stormed, shouted at the top of his voice. but no answer was returned. Half an hour had elapsed‘ and at last a trap in the ceiling opened, and a. light appeared through it. ‘ The master be come,’ said a voice. ‘ You scoundrel, you and your master shall pay for this.’ ‘ The master coom. Wilt go quoitly 2’ Another volley of wrath was about to escape from the Colonel’s lips, when he bethought him that his better plan would- be at least to feign submission» ‘I shall he glad to_ tell your maste ‘ ._ ‘ - what a. blackguard he IS. hhal-l do ’9 " quietlyenough.’ ‘ Onâ€"this asusurance the trap was ofosetf ; and in a few minutes the same one-eygd man, with a companion of equal strength opened the door and invited the ColoneF to Emerge. -He was ushered in a strange-looking: room, with very little furniture, and a window at the roof, so high as to. be bee yond reach. The moment he was in the room, the door was violently shut and; locked, he was left in absolute darkness. 00701191 De Grey entered, and follow‘ ed the man upstairs. He thought he heard the outer door looked as he went‘. up. ' Meanwhile Colonel De Grey, in thd‘ greatest perturbation, having found his wife gone on his return, and no trace of her, went on to the house of Dr. Lenoir. It was a large gloomy mansion, with high walls, and surrounding. by trees; a dim glimmering light shone over the doorway. . The Colonel’s knock was not answered at once, and he thought he heard a window open and shut.- At last the door was opened by athickset powm" ful man with one eye. ‘Yes, sir,’ gaid the man, ‘be kimi enopgh to_ vialk _1_n. ‘ Dr. Heathcote, you jog-trot. practi- tioners judge by the most superficial symptoms,’ said Lenoir, in the loftiest tone. ‘ I shall see the Colonel if he has returned, and to-morrow I shall take oc- casion to request an explanation of the. epithets which you have used, and the impertient suggestions of that little lawc yer. Meantime, with your leave, I shall finisl} my_rubber.’# ~ ‘ ‘ But the party broke up, and d'eeiinmf toLfinish the rubber, and the Magnificent took his hat, and walked slowly from the room. His faction retired home in great discoqfiturq. ‘ I have just seen the Colonel, and he is raging at the disappearance of his- wife. He says she disappeared last night and no one knows how. He was- on his way to your house when I met: him.’ ‘Is Dr. Lenoir 'at home?’ said the Colonel. ‘Lenoir, I doubfi you are a villian,’ said a. Voice behind him, and» turning round he saw Dr. Heathcote. [CONTINUED 0:! Mun! PAGBJ WHOLE N 0. 613..