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Dolly, the milkmuid, csjl'ne down the lane, And Harry, the shepherd, came over the grass And tfieg met righu there by the hawthorne 9 38. And that is way that it came to pass. Their hands over the hawthorne hedge. Their lips me there in a true-love's kiss ; And ttllzle promise that passed between them ere Opened a. lifetime of perfect bliss. Sir George goes out on the palace lawn And seen on the terrace Mistress Clare, With her maid, and her pug, and her silken robes, Languid and feeble and proud and fair. In a careless way, with a courtly how, He ask! my lady to be his wifeâ€"- His title against her acres broad; And that is the first of a cheerless life. The robin is singing by Harry's cot, Where Dolly is cooking the evening meal ; And their love is long, and their love 18 fond, And their honest. hearts are as true as steel. My lady weeps in her castle grand, For Sir George is out with his horse and bounds, And Love. the guest of the humble cot. Has never yet crossed the castle bounds. 'Tis the same old stowâ€"not wealth nor fame. Nor rank all lowlier men above, Nor a. edigree long, nor a lordly air, Can uy the blessing that comes with Love. “ I would give you the front seat." says good-natured George, “ but I fear those very tiny little hands would never be able for the ribbons; and I have given the other to Miss Vernon.” “The unkiudesfi oufét all. 'Duke, you are ungenerous, or else in a bad temper; whigh? nggver, I forgive_ you.” “A back seat! 011, Sir George, is that all you can offer me? I was never so insulted in my life. It: is positively unkind. Marmaduke, why did not you look after my interests in _my absence ‘2"_ “I don’t 11an how it happened. First 00mg! first 9917311, I Bupppsgt" “ I have still two seats at the back of my my trap," says Ashurst ; will you accept one, Miss Beatoun? And Chandos can have the other." Author 0! "Molly Bewn,’, "The Baby," “Airy Fairy Lilian," etc, etc. “ Indeed, Harriet, you shall not.” cry I, impetuously. “ We would all be miserable withgut you." 7‘ I7"1‘haaA-7's a fact, Lady Handoook,” puts in Ghjpp, heartily. “ No, no; 550% our (it-Ne to the Wishing Well, I menu. We have been just arrang- ing everything. and somehow you got left. out." The faintest possible tinge of color rises to Bebe's cheek. “ Chippendale. you' almoat make me relent," says Harriet, smiling. “But"â€"in a. piteaua tone aside to meâ€"“ do not compel me to go. It is twelve miles there, and twelve miles book, it it is a yard; just think of that. My poor back would not stand it. Jamiqalmll go {And represent me." “Lateâ€"late-so late I" says she, laugh- ing. “Yes, Marmaduke, I know it is accu- nlly shocking. Don’tsay a word, dear; your face is a. volume in itself. Good-morning, everybody. Phyllis, you don’t look formid- able. 1 shall have my chair near you." “ Bebe, we forgot you,” cry I, oontritely. “ Wgepe shallwe put; y_ou_ now ‘2" “Put me ?" siys 'Bebe, regarding her ohai_r_. “ Why. hgre I spppose."_ The men rise ana somebody 'gehs her a seat. V 7“ Why not" change -the place, and name a. spot nearer home ‘2" says Dora, quietly. Don} alwaysfioes _th_e corgqot titling. “Just so," exolaims Sir George, who would have thought Jericho a. very conve- nient spot had Dora so named its. “ We have another Wishing Well somewhere in the neighborhood; eh, 'Duke ‘2" J ust then the door opens to admit Bebe, trash and guy as usual. Positively we have all fgrgotten Bebe. Meantime, the others have been eagerly discussing their plans. Sir George Ashurst has obtained a promise from Dora. to take the seat beside him in his dog-cart. Her- iet has decided on the open carriage. and reolares he: intention of calling and taking dp momma. Lord Chandos alone had no uart in the discussion. " I fully agree with you." answer I, equitably; though Sir Mark and I are above unggring apyfihipg idle.” Martiadlike tiéwna and the conversation ends. W‘} Ttheaoon’a Wen,” says Sir Mark, “is only seven miles from this. Would that be 1290 far,_Lady Bandage]; '2" " In my opinion grooms are a mistake in a small carriage,” murmurs Lady Blanche, addressing the table generally. “ There is something unpleasant in the fact that they are close behind one’s back ready to hear and repeat every idle word one may chance to utter.” Her smile as she says this is innocence itself. "I think not. I think I am a match for your ponies at any moment," returns he, smiljng. “ I shall be quite unhappy if you make me the disturbs: ot the peace,” says Har- riet, in comic despair. “ Let; me stay at home ; I shall do very well; and at present I feel ashamed of myself." " Pray do not give yourself the trouble," I reply, obstinately; " I shall not need him. You do not think there is any cause for fear; do you, Sir Mar]; ‘2_" _ “ Nevertheless, I‘ think you had better have a groom. Those pomes are generally skittish after an idleness. I shall tell Mark- ham to aogompany you." __ _ - “ Nonsense,” says ’Duke. “ If you don’t come willingly we shall carry you. So you may as well make up your mind to visit the Deacon." “ And it is really the prettier well of the two.” says Blanche, gracefully, as she sees her cause fall to ghergroupd. “ Then you and Blanche can keep each other company on the coach, Phyllis, and any one else that} likes. Thornton shall have the horn; it is about the one instru- ment on which he can perform with marked success." “ Oh, no thank you. It will be quite unnecessary. Sir Mark, I know, is as good as two or three grooms in a. case of emer- genoy.” “ Oh, nonsense, Phyllis! you will find it much pleasanter with Blanche and the rest 0! us.” _ “ Yofi had better talie a. groom with you, Phyllis,” sayg my husband_, showyt “ I shall take the phmton and ponies,” any I, quietly. “ They have not been out {or two days. and it will do them goofl. Exercise is the only thing that keeps them In order." 6‘ "Thanl! you.” I say to Sir Mark, with a beaming smile. “ I shall feel quite safe and happy in my mind with you. At heart I believe I am a. coward, so feel it pleasant to know there will be help at hand if the ponies prove gefmobory." “ Without doubt ; but then I have set my heart; on driving my ponies. They are my hobby at present; so you must excuse my bad taste it I say I prefer being with them to even the good company you mention. That is, it I can get any one to come and flake care of me." Blanche Going raises her head a regards him fixedly. In the velvet sot - ness of her dark eyes shines for an insta ii an expression that is half reproach,ha]f passionate anger; only for an instant; then turning her glance on me. she meets my gaze full, and sneers unmistakably. I feel radiant. triumphant. At least I have it in my power to give her sting for sting. ‘ “ I shall be most happy, Mrs. Garrington, if you will accept me as your escort,” says Sir Mark, instantly. as though desirous of being the first to offer his services. f‘ Miss Beatoun. have my place," says PHYLLIS. Peasant and Peer. BY THE DECEMBE- Thornton, eagerly. “ I dare say Miss Hast- ings will get on without: me, even it she comes; and Powell 09111 blow_t1_1_e horn: ‘ Dora. comes forward gracefully. “ Take mine.” she says, in spite of ateproaehtul gIance from Sir George. “I don’t in the least mind where I sit." “ Emban'as des richesse: I ” cries Bebe, laughing. putting up her hands to cover her ears. “ Not for all the world, Miss Var- non. Thank you very much, all the same. Did you think I was in earnest? I! the truth be told, I like nothing better than the back seat on anything, if the horses be fast. There is something delicious, almost sensa- tional, in finding ourselves flying through the air without seeing what is taking one. ‘ I only hope I shun’t {all off.”- u 1": '33:? be Chahdbév‘iaun it you do,” declares Sir George. “ Do you hear Ghan- dos? You will have to keep your eyes open, and be careful every time we come to a. corner.” Bebe‘ colors again, and glances at Lord Chandos, who by a curious coincidence she finds iglrsfnoing gm _her.:. Thqircyes 113665. As I realize the situation, I grow mad with fright. Losing all sense of self-control, I rise from my seat and prepare to throw myself out of the phzebon. Surely the herd and stony road must be preferable to this reckless. deadly flight. Seeing my intention, Sir Mark rises also. 3 Phyllis. are you mad 2’: cries he, Instantly, almost as the lush touches their glossy skins, they resent the insult. The carriage receives a. violent shock. They fling themselves backwards on their haunohes, and in another moment are flying wildly on, regardless of bit or curb or rein. “ W11" youofind the task to'o arduous ?" she asks, mischievously, for once losing aighg offlpgruooldnegg. I ‘ .,,,,, n Ti Will tell you that when we return," replies hefiiqawerfi‘ng he? smile. ‘ "fiat dfii'ii the othgrs have well departed does Markham bring round the ponies, and as he puts the reins into my hands he uttegag. gel;th wagning._ . __ “ I thought it safer to let the other horses get a. bit of a. start first, ma’am," he says. “ You might spare the whlp to-day, I’m thinking; they’re that fresh as it Will give you enough to (10 to hold ’em." ' "‘ Certainly not." replies he with increas- ing gloom, andbringa the whip down sharply 3.05088 the_ ponigs’ backs. ' “ I am not. I am talking quite rationally. I firmly believe we all make half our own grievances." ’ “ And what becomes of the other half ’2” “ Let us leave the subject,” I say petu- lantly, ignoring my inabiliny to answer him. “ You are dull and prosy. If you insist on being a. martyr, be one. but do not insist also on my following in your footsteps. Because you choose to Imagine yourself unhappy, is no reason why I should not be gay-Z ' “All fight, Markham," says my com- panion, gayly; “ I will see your mistress does not irritate them to madman.” The pretty animals in question toss their heads, knowingly, than lower them, and finally start away down the avenue. round the corner, pass the beaches, and out into thgppeh road: “ I will not,” I cry, passionately. “ All my life I have determined to be happy, end I will succeed. Whatever happens, what- ever comes of it, I refuse to be miserable." The air is fresh and Bolt, the speed, to say the least of it,enlivening. and for a. mile or so I know thorough enjoyment; than my arms begin to (3mg. " “ They must take their chance. The suffering cannot be all on one side. We must accept our share of misery, as it comes, with the best grace we can.” Wi‘ How: they do full 1"rI say, with a. petu- lant_aigh. “ What 8. child you are I” says he, almost pityjngly. “ Let me have the reins,” exclaima Sir Mark. eagerly; “ you will be exhausted if you try to hold them: fretful creatures for the next six miles. You are hardly strong enough for the task.” And, with a gesture that is almost reliet.I resign to him my seat. My c‘hangeful spirits, so prone to rise, so easy to dash to earth, again forsake me. Diaoonbented and unaermin, I sit with lowered lids and fretful, puckered brow. “ But once ? Is it not. enough? Would you condemnlany one to eufler the restless misery, the unsatisfied longing. a second time 7" responds he moodily. “ No; bu}: it is bad for 'those who come aftgg’ I reply with deep @ejegtion. “ Do you, than, think iman cw love but once in his life ‘2” I force myself to ask, though‘with qpeg hesitation. “ That would be the nearest road to Car- ston, supposing we had started from Sum- merleas," I say presently, as we come to one particular turn. “ Oh, how often, long ago, 1 used to travel it! What years and years and years seem to have gone by since last spring! What changes have occurred 1 and yet in reamy only a. few short months have passed.” “ I never anticipate evil," return I, lightly. “ Surely it; is bad enough when 11: comes, withoun adding to it by being miser- able beforehand. Why. how doleful you look! What is it? You remind me at some youthful éwain In love for the first time is his life.” “ Perhaps I am.” “ In love? How amusing! With whom, than? Bebe? Dora? 0: some person or ersons unknown? Come, surely you may confide With all safety in yon): hoqnpsn." Once again I am in the ball-room at Strangemore, listening to a tale of early love. Is Sir Mark thinking of Marmaduke now, I wonder, and the story he then told me, of his old infatuation for his cousin Blanche? Was in more than infatuation, a passing fancy? Was it an honest, lasting attachment? And have I secured but the tired, worn-out remnant of a_once strong passion ? "'I don’t Believe in itfat least to would be Impossible,” replies Sir Ma 21 19w tone,_a.nd_ ailenoq tam-3| upon 1119. “ We were talking of second lovers.” I say. hurriedly. “ One heats of them. I was advising you to turn your attention that way. Surely would _be possible." “ For me? Yes, indeed. When first you knew me I was the most insignificant person among us at home, and now I think I have all I ever wished for.” Sir Mark smiles. “ I never heard any one say that before. Of what use wxll the Deacon’s Well be to you ? Do you mean to tell me you have no wish left ungratified '2" “ You speak as if you yourself were free from the gentle passion,” says Sir Mark, with a searching look, under which I 0010: and feel somewhat confused. “flippy changes, I hope, Mrs Curing- ton.’ “ Oh, how unjust! Have I proved myself so utterly heartless 2’ And is sympathy so very needtul in your caseâ€"1's it a. hopeless one 7” “ Quito 50.” “Poor Sir Mark! 'If she be not fair to me, what care 1 how fare she be ‘2’ is a very good motto; why not adopt it, andâ€"love again? I have heard there is nothing easier." “ Would you find it easy ‘2” " I don’t know. havmg never tried. But if the love is to be unhappy, I wonder people ever let themselves fall into the snare.” “ Well, perhaps there are a. few things I would wuhngly put out of my way,” 1 reply, with a. fa.qu recurrence in my own mind to Lady Blanche Going. “ Only things? You are unfortunate. When 1 go in for that useless sort of wish- ing, it is for peopleâ€"not thingsâ€"I would have removed. Ware 1 you, Mrs. Cutting- ton, I believe I should live in a perpetual state of terror, waiting for some blow to crush such excssuive happiness. You know one cannot be prosperous for ever.” “ She is the last person I would choose as a. confidante on thla occasion. The sym- pathy she would acaord me would be very scanty”, it; ; 3.1; least to me it geprlies Sir Mark. in flinging his wine round me. “ Your only ohanoa is to remain quiet; Phyllis, be sensible, Sit down when I desire_ yo_u."_ _ There is an almost savage ring in his tone. He holds ma fast and forces me down in my seat. I struggle with all my strength for a moment or two totree myself from his strong grasp, and than a. coldness covara me, and I faint. When my senses return to me, I find I am still in the carriage. The ponies are also to be seen, motionless in their places, except for the trembling that convulaee their frames, while a. fierce snort, every now and then, and tiny flecks of foam that fly hither and thither and mingle with those already to be seen upon their backs and harneee.betrey their late irritation. But wagere gate, apparently, quite safe. Sir Mark’s arm is supporting me, while with his other hand he holds something to my lips. It is that detestable thing called brandy, and I turn my head aside. “ It is a. pity, Phyllis, you would not take my advice this morning,” says ’Duke, in a. voice that tremblea a. little, either from suppressed anger or some other Emotion. Marmaduke by this time is black as night. In splte of myself. I know I have blushed crimson ; whlle Sir Merk, turning abruptly away. goes to explain some trivial break in the harness to one of the coachmen. “ Take it," urges he, in a. low, trembling tone; "whether you like it or not. it will do»y9u gogd. Tgyjo sw_a.llow surge.” mludo {a I am Hit}. and presently, feeling better, raise myself and look around for sympjpmept a. spgash._ “ In must have been quite a, sensational scene," remarks her ledyehip, with a. little laugh. “ It reminds one of something one would read; only to make it perfect, you should be lovers. Now that you are safe it does not seem unkind to laugh, does it ‘2” ’ “ What have they done '3" I ask with a shudder. “ Haverthey ” “ Nothing,” replies he, with a. laugh that is rather forced. " It was a. mere bolt. It you had not tainted you would have known in was all over in a few minutes.” “Well,I don’t suppose, I would have been of much use without the brandy,” replies he. cqolly. _ “ How distressing I” says Blanche. appa- rently much concerned. “ How tarnfied you must have been 1 And so unpleasant, too, without a lady near to help you 1 You were able to resuscitate Mrs. Garrington, at all events." (To Sir Mark.) 7 “It was the whip," I whisper, still nervous. “ Yes ; it; was all my fault. I quite to:- got Markham’s caution. I have no apolo- gizelrery singexlely {gr 1_:ny_‘u_1iata.k§." “ You were very near not seeing us," I explain. “ The ponies behaved very badly â€"ra.n away with us for halt a mile or soâ€" and frightended me so much get I tainted." " Never mind apologies,” I say, laughing’ “ as we are safe. I never remember being so terrified in my life, not even when my steed nearly deposited me in the middle of the High street in Gerston. And you," I con- tinue, in a half-amused tone, peering at him from under my hatâ€"" you were frightened, too ? Confess it.” “ Oh, how long you have been supple- ments Blanche. “We were beginning to wonderâ€"almost to fear an accident had occurred. It is quifie a relief to see you in the flesh." But: his manner has effectually checked my burst of eloquence, and we keep unbro- ken sllenoe until we reach our destination. Here we find Marmaduke and Lady Blanche anxiously on the lookout for us; the others, tired of waiting, have wandered farther afield. Marmaduke is looking rather white and .worried, I fancy. “ I was,” returned he, carefully evading my gaze. “ What has kept 'you till this hour ‘2" he asks,_ jrrfitably, pulling on}: his yatoh. 3‘ But why, if, as you say, there was no danger “I” “There are worse things than runaway poniesâ€"your fainting, for instance. I thought you were never going to open your eyes again, you looked so horribly White and coldâ€"so like death.” “ What a. lovely picture 1” laughing volun- tarily. “ Well, console yourself ; you have seen what nobody else ever sawâ€"Phyllis Catrington fainting. I had no idea. I had in in me. I really think I must be growing delicate or weak-minded.” “ Pardon me,” he says. gently. “ I don't know what has come to me to-day. I fail to understand myself. I doubt I am an ill- tempered brute, and have hardly any right 'even to hope for your torgivenesg.” A “ I wish we had been altogether so," mut- ter}; he, savage_ly. _ I stafe at Vhiz'n in speechless sur rise. Did thgtrflasgk oontair} much brandy ? _ ham on earth has happened to our careléss debon- nair Sir Mark? Even as I gaze in wonder he turns his head and looks with some degree of shame into my widely-opened, astonxshed eyes. In silence Sir Mark gathers up the reins, and once more the ponies start forward. “Now. Dore can faint to perfection,” I go on, finding immenseenjoyment in my sub- ject. “ If she is vexed or troubled in any way, or hears thunder, she can go off grace- fully into the arms of whoever happens to be nearest to her at the time. She never fails ; it is indeed wonderful how accurately she can measure distance, even at the last moment. While as for me, I do believe if I were scolded until nothing more was left to be said, or it it thundered and lightened from this to to-morrow, it would not have the effect of removing my senses. At least up to this I have found it so. For the future I shall be less certain. But how silent you are. and how cross you look! Still thinking of the obdurste fair one ‘2” “ Ol herâ€"sud many other things." “ Well, perhaps she too is thinking of you.’ Hia‘fingers'close ground the whip again. Again fr;gh§enqa, I_hgstily clutch 13in amp. 7‘ Don’t}, do that,” I ent'raat; “ please do not use that dreadful whip again ; remem- ber the last time ,you did 30 we were nearly killed.” “ Well, there.” I gasp, in a sudden access of terror lest he might again incense the ponies, “ I will jest no more. And don't despair. Perhapsâ€"who knows ?â€"she may grow fond of you in time.” He laughs, a. short, bitter laugh that yet has something in it of dismal merriment. “III could only tell you,” he says, “if you only knew, you would understand whatadouble mockery are such words coming from your lips.” “Neither can I.” My treacherous spirits are again ascending. " Let me describe her to you as at this moment I think I can almost see her. Seated in a bower, enshrined in roses and honeysuckles, with her hand folded listlesst upon her lap, and her large dreamy black eyes (I am sure her eyes are black) filled with repentant tears, she is now remebering with what cruel cold- ness she received your advances ; while unmolested the pretty earwigs run races all over her simple white dressâ€"simple but elegant, you know." “ H’mâ€"yes." “ And now remorse has proved too much for her ; she resolves on writing you a letter expressing contrition for her past heartlessness. She draws towards her paper, pens and ink (In a three-volume novel the heroine has everything at her hand, even in the most unlikely places; there is never any fuss or scramble), and indites you a perfumed and coronetted note, which you will reoeiveâ€"to-morrow. Therel Now, don’t you feel better ?” “ Infinitely so." “ What l still frowning? stillin the lowest depths? I begin to doubt my power to comfort you." I don’t feel any inclination to jest on the subleot." returns Sir Mark, gruffly, making a vicious blow with the whip an an unoffend- ing and nearly lifeless fly. “ I can imagine nothing more probable," thh a. grim smik}. fTIf you 1193 taken a. groom, as I begged ot-“fou, all this unpleasantneas might have been saved.” “Idon’b see how a groom could have prevented it,” I reply, coldly. “ Without a. seeond’s warning they were off; it was nongy’q fault.” _ “ My dear ’Duke, we should be thankful they have escaped so well," murmurs Blanche, in her softest tones, laying a soothing touch upon my husband’s arm. Both touch and tone render me furious. “ I gage say it was get very serious.” _ “ I dare Bey not; but is {night have been. And, whether or not, it has kept every one gaining for at. least three-quarters 01 an our.” " It might have kept you still longer had I been killed,” I return, quietly; moving may in 3301151". in_§igna.tion._ Religion is not a. thing of noise and spasm, but of silent self-sacrifice and quiet growth. Marmaduke follovws me, leaving Blanche and Sir Mark. to come after, and side by side, but speechless, we proceed on our way. - Lace oval-garments. lace dresses and lace confections of all kinds are trimmed with knots, flots, bows, loops and cascades of satin velvet ribbon. Dog-collars and bracelets to match, both broad whenever the neck is long enough to admit of a broad collar, is the accepted style. At length, in a. rather milder tone. Mar- maduke says, “ I hopeâ€"otherwiseâ€"your drivgwas enjpyable.’_’ “Very muéh' so, thank you. Though I must say I don't care about feeling my life in rdzlnggr. _ I h_<_>pe yo_u epjgyed yougs." The heautiful taEhion of wearing flowers in the hair is revived in Pans, but this is for_ evening ohly, of cpurse. Fan scrip-high and scrap-bags of colored silk or fine woolleus covered with lace are am_ong hqpsehold‘ geoorgti‘ve fucks: “NOVâ€"shortliâ€"“I did. no%. I never enjozed anytping less.’_’ Velveteen and poplin combine well for severely Simple walking suite, but admit no ahgringa 01-, Ruffipgg._ ‘v‘ How infortfinate I Was her ladyshiy thoughtfiulLOI: il_1-_tempere_d, 01: what ?'_’ “ She had nothing i0 60' with it. I was thinking of; yog the entlge t_ime.”_ Chalk-white Valenoiennes is the latest craze for trimming black silk dresses and blggk parasola. Mushroom and gray shades in all the varieties possible are the rival colors for dresses for street wear. " 0! me? How good of you! I am so sorry I cannot return the compliment. but no one was farther from my thoughts than you. Concluding you were happy. I die- missed you from my m_emory.”_ Children’s stockings are dark or black; even when white or the pelesb tinted dresses are worn. “I Bad 9. pres-entimenu' about those ponigg." - “Ah! it was the ponies occupied your mindâ€"not their mistress. That sounds far more natural.” Dresses '6! black and white ifik used in the composition of the costume are in high favor. “ They are vicious, and not to be de- pended upon,” continues ’Duke, declining to notice my interruption. “ I shall dis- pose_ot_ tbgm the very first opporgunityz" _ Blue and grey are the most fashionable combination colors for street wear. Lace falls all around dressy, broad- brimmed carriage hats are again In vogue. Low-crowned hats are worn only in the country, eithe; by lgdies or gentlengen. - “ Indeed you shall 30 nobhfrfg o! the hind. They are mine, and I will not have them sold.” Well. keep them if you insist upon it; but certainly you shall never drive them agaigtu Spencers of black-banded lace are worn with black silk or colored silk skirts. '“ Then I certainly shall and tomorrow, most probably. I will not be ordered aboun asflmugh} _were a mere bgby.” Mariaduke turns, and ~reg-331.1115: me so steadily and gravely, that an length, in spite__ot Eysqlt, my_ eyes _aubmih smith-op. The lace pleetron waistcoat is as fashion- able on the other side as here. Gathered Spencer waists are again in vogge.‘ Men's dress is less ceremonious this sea- son, and so are their manners. “Phyllis. how changed you are!" says he. presently, in a low tone. “ When first Iknew youâ€"even two months agoâ€"you were a. soft, tender, gentle little girl ; and now you are always unjust and bxtterâ€"to me. at least." " Impossible! There isn’t a. better fellow going than I am. You ask my mamma. when you see her.” Something rises in my throat and pre- vents my utzteranoe. Large tears gather in my gyea. _ " Oh, please don’t," murmurs Chips, pathetically. “ I am so horribly afraid of your lifitle dog. You would not like me to die of nervous excitement, would you ?" _ “ I am not so sure. ' It wofild make room for a. better man.” " I am changed ; I know it.” I burst out. suddenly. “ Before I married you I was a. different person altogether. And how can I help being ‘ bitter‘ at times ? Even now, when I told you how near cleath I had been, you showed no feeling of regretâ€" thought of nothing but the delay I had ooeasiongq you and your friends." " I have a great mind to set my little dog at you,” says Bebe, in reply to some fla- grant compliment bestowed upon her by the devoted Chips. A little bijou of a. dog, with an ehborate collar and beseeohing eyes, that sits upon her knee and takes its dinner from her pretty white fingers, is the animal in question. Dmner progresses; and, though I will not acknowledge it, I begin to feel decidedly better. Fragments of conversation float. here uni there. “ Oh. Ph§llis.” ss§s ‘Duke, in 9. tone that implies that I have wrung his heart by my false accusations, and before either can again speak we have passed a hiliook and argin full View of our gqests. They are all scattered about in twos or threes, though none are very far distant [tom the others; and the scene is more than usually picturesque. Certainly the old Deacon knew what he was about when he placed his well in this charming spot. It is a little fairy-like nook, fresh and green. and lying forgotten among the hills. A few pieces of broken-down, ivy covered wall partially conceal the steps leading to the Wish}: g Well. I move quickly away from him towards mamma as I say this, and, sinking down on the turf very close to her, slip my hand into here; and as I feel her gentle fingers closing upon mine, a sense or safety and relief creeps slowly oval-Ame. " What 66 you say, Phyllis 7" says ’ane, looking atmgn “ Do not take me into consideration at all," I return in s. suppressed voice. “ Din- ner now, or in five hours to come, would be quite the some thing to me." “Yes. by all means. ‘Business first, pleasure atterwsrds.’ " quotes Chips, blithely, who is stretched full-length by Miss Beatoun‘s side, with his hat ofl and a. straw in his mouth, looking extremely handsome and unspeakably happy. Lord Chandos is at; her other side, though rather farther swpy. “ ’Duke, let us wish for dinnerâ€"and get iiiâ€"before we wish for anything else," entreate Bebe. “ The drive has given me a horrible appetite. I am generally a. very nice personâ€"eh, Mr. Thornton 7â€"but just at present I am feeling a. downright unlady- like desire for food. Phyllis, darling. do say you are hungry): _ 1‘ i amâ€"atarififig,” I reply, though con- scious at the moment that the smallest morsel would choke me. Bunfle- and Frizzes. (To be continued TEE native Jepsneee papers state that the tree from which the lacquer varnish is obtained is disappearing, and an outcry is making against “ the extinction of the lacquer industry.” Like the mulberry tree (silk-worm’s food) it was formerly pro- tected by law. The upper class families were "obliged toreer 100 trees, the middle class 70. end the lower class 40.” The law having fallen into disuse, the cultivation of the lacquer tree has fallen away and the price of lacquer has been “enormously increased.” Tmz professors of the University of J one, l who have been investigating the effect of tobacco upon the human system, report that moderate quantities of the weed may be used without injurious effects. They say that in the German army soldiers in active service are very properly furnished with smoking tobacco, because smoking en- ables them to endure severe fatigue upon smaller nutrition and with greater alncrity and confidence than would otherwise be the case. Col. Malezewski, who died lately at his home in Prussian Poland, was 100. Whlle serving in the Prussian army he was taken prisoner, and forthwith entered the French army and took part in many of Napoleon‘s campaigns. After Waterloo he went home, but in the rising of 1830 entered the Polish army, and. being taken prisoner, passed 47 years in Siberia. He was only released in 1879. A Novel Book-Dan- for Twenty-eight Cents. One of the quaintest book-racks seen in quite a while has just been finished by a young woman living in Harlem. Every one admires its unique beauty, but perhaps would not be so profuse in their praises did they know it was made of a soapbox. The box was obtained from a corner grocer, and was of quite nice. smooth wood. The top and bottom were removed, one of the sides placed down three inches from the top and the top edges were prettin scalloped. The whole was then coated with oak varnish and a strip of cream leather, pinked at the edges, tacked on to each shelf. The shelves were kept firmly in place by little iron rivets, and were hung from the sides by means of a crimson cord passing through both shelves and fastening into two screws in the wall. A few little pieces of bric-a brac were placed on the top shelf, while a row of handsome volumes beautified the lower one. The entire cost was twentyeight oents.â€"New York Journal. IN avoyage from Rio Janeiro to Bor- deaux two French savants carefully in- vestigated the qUaIity of sea air. They found in all instances that over the open sea, at a distance from the vessel. the air was singularly free from the multitude of organisms which are found in land breezes. It is now believed by these and other in- vestigators that none of the germs of an epidemic can cross an ocean with the wind, but that all low forms of life contained in it must soon reach the water and die. Bea voyages are now sometimes recommended on this special ground. A DIVER engaged in diving operations on the coast opposite Gibraltar, under Apes Hill, with the object of ascertaining the whereabouts of a recent wreak. has dis- covered at the bottom from eighty to one hundred large guns, mostly 24 and 32 pounders, and also two large anchors. They are supposed to have belonged to some large line-of-battle ship which sank in the old war, possibly after the battle of Trafalgar. As there was no apparatus for the purpose none of the guns were brought up, so that it has not been possible to ascertain thelr nationality. “ He fell down at fifteen minutes to 12 this morning, and we had him under treatment in twenty-two minutes. No two cases of suustroke are exactly alike, and the treatment depends upon the symptoms. Speaking generally, I may so that if the pulse is full and strong, with very high temperature, We first bleed the patient from the arm. Although this man’s temperature was 109 ° when he was brought in, which indicates an internal temperature of 110 ° , we did not bleed him, and he did not need it, but applied the ice cap to his head and douched him continuâ€" ously with Croton water. After one and a halt hour‘s treatment the patient’s pulse stood at 103 ° . As soon as the pulse is reduced to 98} ° , the normal temperature, we lift him from the bath and lay him in a cool place, and if he is going to recover he will soon begin to do so. Most of the cases are only from heat exhaustion, in which case we treat them with the ice cap, and perhaps a little bromide of potassium. It is not necessary to be. in the sun to get sunstroke. It is really a heat stroke. My experience, though, shows that long and short, stout and thin, are all liable to get it, but undoubtedly drinking strong drinks increases the danger.” Om: periodical “ numberinga of the people” never fail to be attended by epi- sodes of a curious and ludicrous character; but, as might be expected. an Indian census-taking has its own peculiarities. During the recent enumeration in the Pun- jaub. for instance, a native official returned a village pond as an “inhabited house," and when called upon for an explanation justified himself on the ground that he had found the pond in question occupied by a fakir, who announced his intention of re- maining in the water till the unholy rites of the census were over. A physician in the Chambers Street Hos- pital, New York, showed a reporter the other day how they treat sunstrokes there. Leading the way to a bath-room in the basement and pointing to a man about 30 years 0! age, who lay naked in the bath with an ice-cap on his head and a sheet over his logs, the doctor continued : “ This is an unknown man from the Church Street Police Station, and the first regular case of sunatroke we have had this year." The men lay on his back, breathing: stentoriously, with the tongue pulled forward to prevent choking. while an attendant played water all over_ him With “a powerful sprinkler. Tm: sensible housewife “keeps things “cool” for herself and her family by letting in the night air through wide open doors and windows. and keeping the doors closed and the blinds shut during the glare of the day. There are many other small points, the observance of which adds to the comfort of hot weather living. By starting five minntes earlier for the oar, hurry is avoided. and nothing beats like hurry, as the blazing faces and streaming brows of the late corners in cars and on the boats testify. The sensible fashion of carrying sun umbrellas has added much to the com- fort of town-dwelling gentlemen. As might possibly happen, a man named Morearc had his entire face blown oil by the bursting o! a shell in the Franc-Ger- man war. Eyes and everything went, leaving only the top and back of the hair- covered head. And now the Paris corres- pondent ot the London Globe writes that the man is not only still living, but that he is furnished with an artificial face, which includes false eyes. a false palate and false teeth, with several other things nearly as false as the correspondent’s story. For it is further and coolly narrated that by means of this completely equipped mask the man can smell. speak in a natural tone and even play on the flute. But this artiâ€" ficial face, wonderful as it is. is as nothing to the consummate cheek of the corres- pondent who tells the story. CURRENT TOPICS. Treatment [or Sunslroke. The projectot the Artisans' Exhibition in Dublin is assuming shape. Dr. J. S. Hughes, brother of the late Baron Hughes, died on May 318: in Dublin. New potatoes were exhibited in Bantry market on June 3rd, grown in open an: at Crookhaven. A farmer named James Curtin, livmg at 000m, near Castleislnnd, was shot recently by _t_wo d_i_sg1_1iaed mgq. 'The pilgrimage of Lough Derg, approved by the Holy Sea, was opened on June 2116, am} will_ close on A_ug. 11th. Dennis Molloy. thé'man with five wwes, was tried in Dublin on the 5th. The pris- oner was found to be insane. and was ordered to be detained during the Lord- Ligutengnt’g plessure. In one of the leading clubs two promi- nmt members were discussing the pawn- lgpes _of_ anqther mem‘per. Said oneâ€" :7 That fellow deserves to be expelled. He has broken every rule of the club save one." “ Which rule is that ‘2" asked the other. “That which forbids feeing the servants," was the answer. 0n the 7th a vote was taken in the General Assembly of the Irish Presby- terian Church on the instrumental music question. The instrumentalist party moved to the effect that discipline should be examined against congregations using instruments. An amendment was moved setting forth that it would be disastrous to the Church to do so. The amendment was carried‘byfléfi against 245. Miss Brown, who is no longer young, was ohiding Miss Moire for her foolishness in carrying a parssol, which Miss Brown said was useless and a. piece of sffectstion. “ I never carry a. psmsol,” she saw. “ No," replied Miss Moi: e, “ people on the shady side 01 life have no use for them." Mr. Butler. 8. young Irish landlord, has married the daughter of the herd on his estate. The union has been strongly opposed by the gentleman‘s friends, but the recent death of his father put him in pos- session of £4,000 a year, with some £30,000 hard oash,and he at once arranged for the marriage, which greatly rejoiced the tenants, who have held festivals. Mr. Butler, the day before marrying his humble bride, also embraced the Roman Catholic religion. A meeting of the Paris bar has passed a. resolutionâ€"which, of course, has no legal eflectâ€"â€"Ths.t the receiver of a letter has the right to publish it without the consent of the writer or his heirs. ’l‘O-DAY Wl'l‘llOU'l‘ A 'l‘O-JIORROVV. “Society among the inmates of the harem means simply smoking cigarettes and pipes, and the most trivial amusements. Instead of the sparkling conversation and pleasant music with which the sexes re- ciprocally entertain each other among Western people, horrible screaming, the monotonous noise of drums, and the olang of tamborines are here the solace of woman in her hours of ease. The boasted luxury of the palaces ofiers in its isloation no attraction to a refined nature. This life makes people prematurely old; a man of 50 is wrinkled and superannuated, and a woman of 30 has passed her meridian. No one works unless compelled to it, as tran- quillity of mind and persons best pleases the Oriental taste. They ignore the passage of time, which never disturbs them with the cry of bukrah (to-morrow) ; yet people write of the fascinations of Eastern life. It may be the climate, with its sunny sky and the quiekening air of the ‘desert, or possibly stagnation of existence which deludes them. It cannot be the effort of thinking or of feeling that awakens pleasing impressions, for there is nothing here that does not clash with every senti- ment, habit and custom of intellectual life. We think not, for if dieinteteeted it has like every good thing been dearly purchased. A tool may offer, but It requires a wise man to profit by it, and you, my reader, may offer or weeps a. little preeuioal advice. Use or tell your friends to use only Putnam’s Corn Extractor, for thousands have teatifiedmiwra praomoal teen, that it is the only sure. safe and harmless remedy for cows in the world. Sold every- where, by druggista and dealersiu medicine, all over the country. Beware of substi- tutee. A large package of bank bills is reported to have dlsnppeared from the pout-office, Quebec, while passing between a. local bank und one of its branches. A startling and important discovery was made when, after long and patient experi - ments, the combination of NEEVILINE was reached. Agrand victory, indeed, for the suffering have an ever ready,;prompt, efii cieut: and cheap remedy at hand. Do you know that for 10 cents you can buy a. trial bottle of Polson’s Nerviline and test its great power over pain of every description ? Polson‘s Nerviline cures chills, pain in the stomach, aide, and back, rheumatism; in fact all pain. Sold by druggiets and country dealers, Apompous and opinionated man, when diacussingacertain matter winh a. lady, exolaimedâ€"“ I know I am right, madam. I am perfectly sure that I am. I will bet my ears on it. madam!" “Do you think it right to carry betting to such extreme lengths ‘2” quietly responded the lady. -â€"The best test of a human life is the amount of good it has been and done 130 others. Mrs. Lydia E. Pmkham may be given a seat of honor among these who have helped to change sickness into health, and to transform the darkness of suffering into the sunshine of rest and hope. “Society is the isolation of a prison, though the captives are surrounded by numbers of people. The philosopher residing in the East is forced to meditate bitterly upon the waste of humanity around him. Only an anehorite whose religious duty consists in counting beads could be charmed with such monotony and silence. The man of energy and thought would think it acruel punishment to be forced to undergo the ordeal of intellectual stagna- tion amida people whose ignorance and indolence fill their minds with egotiem, obstiuacy and self-importance. It is a common thing for Egyptians who have been educated by order of the Governmen in the best colleges in Europe to come back to Eastern lite and immediately throw away their books, abandon intercoursee with intelligent foreigners, shut themselves in a harem among ignorant women and there end their existence. This is probably what they mean when they say that ‘in their education of mind they do not neglect the heart.’ An Eastern man will sit for hours inhaling the perfume of a sweet flower and enjoying the music of a fountain (murmur- ing at the time a chapter in the Koran. without stopping to understand its mean- ing) and the beautiful objects of nature which Allah has spread before him. He enjoys to-day. but never thinks of preserv- ing objects which please him in sculpture or painting, however dear to him, for the sake of the pleasure they might give in the future. This their writers call alife rich in sensations.”â€" Gen.Loring's “ Confederate Soldier in Egypt." “ What nonsense I” exclaimed Bertha. “The idea of telling Mrs. Brown that you were only 231" " But didn’t I do right, dear ‘2” replied Edith. “ You know mamma has always taught; us not to exaggerate. In is better to under rather than over-state, ou know." The Lullnrgy 01 [die In the Emu. Latest from Ireland. 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