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CHAPTER X. 011 the evening which followed the one just described in our last chap- ter. Plunm Hurlhurst 31th) her lux- uriant 'baudoir of rose and gold, deep- ly absorbed in the three letters which she held in her lap. To one 1y absorbed in the three letters which she held in her lap. To one was appended the name of Septima Brooks, one was from Bex's mother, and the lastâ€"and by far the most im- portant oneâ€"bore the signature of Once, twice, thrice, mhc perused it. each time with growing interest, the glittering light deepening in her dark, flashing eyes, and the red“ lips curling in a scornful (smile. "This is capital!" she cried, exult- in-gly; "even better than I had plun- ned. I would not see my way clear before. but now everything is clear sailinlg.“ She crossed over to the mirror. looking long and earnestly at the superb figure reflected there. "I am fair to look upon.” she cried, bitâ€" :erly, “\Vhy can not Rex love me?" All]! she was fair to look upon, standing beneath the softened glow 3f the overhanging chandelier, in her dress of gold brocade, with a pomeâ€" granate blossom on her bosom. and a. diamond spray flashing from the dark. glossy curls, magnificently beautiful. Lash! Stanwick "I was so sure of Rex." she said, bitterly; "if any one had said to me, ‘Rex prefers your overseer’s niece, Daisy Brooks, with her baby face and pinkâ€"and-white beauty.’ Iwould have laughed them to scorn. Prefers her to me, the haughty heiress of White- stone Hall. for whose love, or even Emile, men have sued in vain! have managed the whole affair very clev- erly!" she mused. "John Brooks does not return before the coming spring. and Septima is removed from my path most effectually, and if Lester Stanrwick manages his part successfully. I shall have little to [ear from Daisy Brooks! How clevâ€" em Lester was to learn Rex had ‘been to the Detective Agency! How he must have loved that girl!" she cried, hotly, with a darkening brow. "A’h, Rex!" she whispered, softly, Ind for an instant the hard look died out of hot face, “no one shall take you from me. I would rather look upon your face cold in death. and know no ‘one else could claim you, than see you. smile lovingly upon a. rival. There is no torture under heaven so bitter to endure as the pangs off a love unretu-rned!” she cried, fiercely. She threw open the window and leaned far out into the radiant starlight, as the great clock peeled the hour of seven. “Rex has received my note." she said, “with the one from. his mother inclosed. Surely he will not refuse my request, He will come, if only1 through: polite- ness!” Again she laughed, that low, mocking laugh peculiar to her, as she heard the peal of the bell. "It is Rex," she whispered. clasping her hands over her beating, heart. "Toâ€" night I will wow the first seeds of distrust in «your heart. and when they take root you shall despise Daisy Brooks :1 thousandâ€"fold more than you love her now. She shall feel the keen thrust of o. rival's bit- ter vengeance!” Casting a last lingering glance.so womanâ€"bike! at: the perfect face the mirror reflected, to give her con- fidence in \herself for the coming or- deJl. Plums. Hurlhurst giided down to the parlor. where Rex awaited her. It would have been hard to be- lieve the proud, willful, polished young heiress could lend herself to a plot 50 dark and so cruel as the one she was at that moment revolv- ing in (her fertile brain. Rex wes standing at the open window. his handsome head leaning wearily against the easement. His face was turned partially toward “her, and Pluma could scarcely repress the cry of astonishment that rose to her lips as she saw how pale and haggard he looked in the softened’light. She knew but too well the cause. He was quite unaware of Pluma's presence until a soft, white, jeweled ‘lmnd was laid lightly on his arm. and a low, musical voice whispered, "I am so glad you. have come, Rex,” close to his elbow. They had parted under peculiar circumstances. He could fancy her at that moment kneeling to him, un- der the glare of the lampâ€"light, con- {wing her love for him, and denounc- ing poor little clinging Daisy with such bitter scorn. His present posi- tion was certainly an embarrassing one to Rex. "I am here in Accordance with Heiress and Wife. sweetly, "to forget that u litthe episode that happens fcte, and come to-night. I should never have sent for added, archly, smiling up int “had it not been at the l quest of your mother, Rex.’ Pluma hesitated. Rex bit quost of your mother, Rex.” Pluma hesitated. Rex bit his lip in annoyance, but he was too courftrous to openly express his thoughts; he merely bowed again. He mount Pluma should understand all thoughts of love or tenderness must Fnrnnnr more he adead letterhe- your request, Miss Hurlhurst," he said, simply, bowing coldly over the white hand that would cling to his arm “My mother! ingly; “pardon stand." of love or tcn‘lern forever more be a dead l'wcen them. page. l‘he 1305130an seemxu LU uu- lighton him. "The course of true love never runs smooth," it ran, "and I beseech you, Pluma dear, if anything should ever happen, any shadow fall upon your love, I beseech you send for Rex and place this letter in his hands. It would not be unwomanly, Plumn, because 1, his mother, so earnestly request it; for, on your love for each other hangs my hopes of happiness. Rex is im- pulsive and willful, but he will re- spect his mother's wishes.” For answer she drew his mother’s letter from her bosom and placed it in his hands. , .He. ran his eyes quickly over the page. The postscript seemed to en- No thought of treachery ever cross- ed Rex’s mind 335 he read the lines be- fore him; he never once dreamed the ingeniously worded postscript had been so cleverly imitated and added by Pluma’s own hand. It never occur- red to him for an instant to doubt the sincerity; of the words he read, when he knew how dearly his mother loved the proud, haughty heiress before him. “I heard you were going away, Rex,” she said, softly, “and 1â€"1 could not 'let you go so, and break my own heart.” “In one sense, I am gladyou sent for me,” said Rex, quietly ignoring her last remark. "I shall be much pleas- ed to renew our friendship, Miss Plum, for I need your friendshipâ€" ngay, more, I need your sympathy and advice more than Ican express. I have always endeavou‘ed to be frank with? you, Plum." he said, kindly. "I have never spoken words which might lead you to believe I loved you." He saw her face grow wh’ite under his earnest gaze and the white lace oln 'hBI‘ «bosom rise and fall convul- sively, yet she made him no answer. "Please permit me to tell you why, Pluma,” he said. taking her hand and leading her to a. sofa. taking a seat by her side. “I could not,” be con- tinued, "in justice to either you or myself; fan‘ I never knew what love was,” he said, softly. "until |thve night of the fete." Again he paused; but, as no answer was vouchsafed hxi-m, he It Is a Wander Ta Everybody It seems wonderful that after all these years of investigation and reâ€" search the physicians are still help- less to relieve and cure one of the most common and most distressing afflictions to which men and wcm-m are subject. vriz.. itching‘ bleeding piles. In nine cases out of ten the doctors still recommend a surgical operation, with its expense, ex- treme pain and danger, as the only cure for piles._ This letter is but a sample. of scores of hundreds of cases inl Canada alone in which Dr. Chase's Ointment has proven a truly magic remedy. This letter is quoted because Mr. Duprau is well known throughout Ontario as an earnest minister of the Gospel», and one who has at heart the well-being of fellow-sufferers. Prejudice aane keeps the physicians from prescribing Dr. Chase's Oint- ment in all cases of piles. It has made for itself a world-wide repu- tation, and is_ sold under a positive guarantee to cure any case of piles. no matter how many operations have failed. and no matter how intense has been the suffering. Rev. S.A.Du:prau. Methodist minis- ter. Oousecon, Prince Edward County, Ont. statesâ€""I was troubled with itching and bleedingT pilu for years. and theyultimately attained toa very violent form. Large lumps or ab- Dr. Chase’s @imfiment! How Speedin and Certainly the Wretch- ed Itching and Uneasiness of Piles is Re- lieved and Thoroughly Cured by are very kind ‘to forget that l” be repeated sent for you." 511% [1g up into his face. at the urgent re- kind,“ she said. that unpleasant nooencd at (he :peated. wonder- I do not under- licve lid. she went on; "I never knew what iove meant until I met Daisyâ€"little Daisy Brooks." ed out my arm; to‘ 53v "Rex!" cried P111 her feet, "you know sawâ€"surely you do would have warned would not listen. I 3 toward a yawning cl wo'ul I1 5 hra n4 Lyon, or pure enough to szs an non- ets man's lips." "For God’s sake, Miss Hurlhurst, what do you mean ?” cripd Rex. slow~ 1y rising- frnm his seat and facing her. pale as death. "In Heaven's name, explain the accusations you have just uttered. or I shall go mad! If a man had uttered those words. I Would Sin is never so allurin of a beautiful woman late yet. Forget D3 is not a fit companim had 1 1m veâ€" The words died away on his lips; he remembered he was talking to a woman Rex’s eyes fairly glowed with rage as he turn-v.1 on his h: el and strode rapidly up and down the room. "II-ex," mil lema, so-flly advancing a step toward (him, “it always grieve: a true woman to admit the error of a fallen sisterâ€"they would shield her if such a thing were possible." “I do not believe it." retorted Rex, imipetuously. "Women seem 'to take a keen delight in slandering one an- other, as far as I can see. But you might as well tell me yonder moon was treacherous and vile as to tell me Daisy Brooks was augrht but sweet and pureâ€"you could not force me to believe it.” no faith in it, as I had tried various remedies beficvre, and to no purpose. "Now. imagine how gum; and joy- ous was my surprise to find that just the one box cured me. so that the lumps disappeared, and also the external swelling. Ifeel like adif- ieremt manâ€"bo-day, and have: not the beast doubt that Dr. Chase’s Oint- ment saved me from a very danger- ous and painful operation! and many years of suffering. It is with the greatest pleasure and wit-h athauk~ ful heart that I give this testimonial. kuiowing that Dr. Chase’s Ointment "I do not attempt to force you to believe it. I have told you the truth, as a loving sister might have done. Nome are so blind as those who will not See,” she said, toying with the jewels upon. (her white fingers. You are invited to make this: test and prove to your own satisfaction the almost magical power of Dr. Chase's Ointment. Ask your neigh- bors who have used it what they thnimk of Dr. Chase‘s Ointment. Use it when you have the. opportunity. and remember that it is guaranteed to cure arm-y casa of itching. bleeding or protruding piles; 600 abox. at all dealers, or by mail from Edmanson, Bates & 00.. Toronto. "Daisy Brooks is as pure as yonder liiy," cried Rex, "and I love her as I love my soul I” His quivering, impassioned voice tihrilled Pluma to her heart’s core, and she felt a keen regret that this wealth of love was withheld from liver own hungry heart. Rex had never appeared svo noble, So hand- some, so well worth Winning, in her eyes, as at that moment. "I am sorry for you, Rex,” subbed Pluma, artfully burying her face in her lace kerchief, "because She can never return your love; she does not love you, Rex.” ‘ "Yes, she does love me," cried Rex. "1 have settled it beyond a. doubt,” “She has settled it beyond a doubt â€"lj,s not that what you mean, Rex ?” she asked, looking him squarely in the face, with a peculiar glitter in her sparkling dark eyes. “There is something you are keep- ing from me. Pluma," cried Rex. seisâ€" img both of her hands, and gazing anxiously into the false, fair, smiling treacherous face. “You know where Daisy has goneâ€"in Heaven's name, tell me! I can not endure the sus- penseâ€"do not torture me, Pluma! I will forget you have spoken unkindly of poor little Daisy if you will only tell me where she has gone.” "Sit down, Rex," she said. sooth- ingly; "I will not dare tell you while messes formed, so that it was with great difficulty and considerable, pain that I was able to stool. At this severe crisis I purchased a box of Dr. Chase‘s Ointment, but [had little or has dome so much for me. You are at perfect Liberty to use this testimonial as you see fit for the benefit of others similarly afflicted.” 01' not Ltiful woman; It 15%! not too Forget Daisy Brooks; she fit companion for nohle Rox pure enough to kiss an hon- to th‘ people nroum 11d have warn luring as in t.) Plum. starting to chasm you. but you r you: drifting 3m; Istretch- -. you. but you what you no \V you look at me with such a gleam- ing light in your eyes. Promise not to interrupt me to the end." A nameless dread was clutching at his heartâ€"strings. \Vhat could she mean? he asked himself. confusedly. \Vhat did this foul mystery moan? He must know. or he would go mad! "You may speak out unreservedly, her an audience. No power of words could portray the rizld story of suffer- lung and wrong she poured into my ears. of a nieceâ€"beautiful, young, passionate, and willfulâ€"and of her prayers and useless oxpnstulutions, and of a handsome, dissolute lover to whom the girl was pussionutcly at- tached, and of olopemcnts she had frustrated. alas! more than once. Ahl how shall I say it lâ€"the lover was not a marrying mun.” ' Pluma stopped short, and hid her face again in her kerchief as if in ut- ter confusion. "‘Lend me money,’ cried the wo- man, "that I may protect the girl by sending her off to school at once. Kind lady, she is young, like you, and I beg you on my knees !’ I gave the woman the required amount. and the girl was taken to school the very next day. But the end was not there. The lover followed the girl~there must have been a? preconcerted plan between themâ€"and on the morning after she ‘had entered school she fled from itâ€"fled with her lover. That lover was ’Lester Stanwickâ€"gay, fas- cinating, pe-rfidious Lesterâ€"Whom you know but too well. Can you not guess who the girl \vas,'Rex 7" The dark eyes regarding her were frozen with horror, his white lips moved, but no sound issued from them. She leaned nearer to him, her dark, perfumed hair swept across his face as she whispered. with startling effect; "The girl was Daisy Brooks, and she is at this moment in company with her lover! Heaven pity you, Rex; you must learn to forget her.” CH AP l‘ER. X1. \Vhen Daisy Brooks opened her eyes, she fiound herself lying on a white bed, and in a strange apartâ€" ment which she never remembered havi-mgseen before. For one brief instant she quite imagined the ter- ribll-e ordeal through which she had passed was but a dream. Then it all came back to her with cruel (lis- timctness. “\V‘here am I?" she cried, strug- gling up to a. sitting posture, and putting black the tangled golden hair from her face. "How came I here? Who saved me from the terrible dark water?" "I did," answered a young man rising from his seat by the open win- dow. "I saved your life at the risk of my‘own. Look up into my face, Daisy, and see if yaw do not remem- ber 1119.” She lifted her blue eyes to the dark, handsome, smiling face before her. Yes, she lmd seen that face before, but she could not remember where. He laughed, disclosing his handâ€" some white teeth. “Yo-u can not guess, eh 2" he said. “Then it is certainly evident I did not make much uf an impression upon you. 1 an keep you mJet at NY] at the 1m Lester St: OYSTER STE\V. Take of water and milk each three pints, set it on the fire to boil; r011 half a pound of butter crackers or soda. biscuit fine, and add to the milk and water with a pint of oysters chop- ped fine; let it boil until the flavor of the oyster is given to the soup, and the crackers are wall swelled, then add salt and pepper to taste, and three pints more of the oysters, with a quarâ€" ter of a pound of sweet butter; cover it for 10 minutes more, then serve in a tureen. A small saltspoonful of cay- enne pepper added when the oysters are put in is by most persons consider- ed! an improvement. make much uz‘ an impression upon you. I am disappointed. I will not keep you in ssupense, however, “’93 met at M'lzitestone Hall, on the night of the lawn fete. and my name is Lester Stunwick.” Ah, she did remember him, stand- ing beneath a waving palmâ€"tree. his bnold, dark eyes following her every motion, while she was Waltzing with Rex. wn l11f Go onâ€"go on!" cried Rex. hoarse/- you my wor 11 not interru Plumn .011 before Sher. his arm. fold- ;3 his breast, yet no pang of crept: into Plumu Hurlhurst's '3 heart for the cruel blow about to deal him. )i [eons] _v na 1] To Be Continued hould c in at h 321i Juse m‘ the time of the ould not refuse power of words end." as clutching at [bat could she elf. confusedly. nvstery moan? )arsely l‘lmt morn- von though nt lemnn sob- Ler CAUSED BY OVER-STUDY AND CLOSE CONFINEMENT Dizziness and Nausea flow in Popular School Teacher Sum-redâ€" Aml Ila“ jellug on u Friend's Adv-Ice She 'I‘rlml Dr. “'Illlun|~"l'lllk l'llls and \V as R slorul In Health and Strength. "About the most thorough and Popular teacher we have ever had here," is the opinion expressed by the people of Canaan, N.S.. of their pres- ent young lady school teacher, Miss Nellie Outten. Miss Cutten/ is posses- sed of keen intelligence and engagihg manners. and has been peculiarly suc- cessful in her chosen profession. Ab presenlt she Looks the picture of health, and one observing her good color mnd buoyant spirits, would never think of associating her with sickness. It was, however, only last autumn that she was almost hopeless of continuing in her work on account of her illâ€"health, and her condition was a. source of alarm to her friends. “Yes.” she said to an Acadianl re- porter who called upon! her recently to learn the particulars: of her case, "I suppose it is a duty I qwe.to Dr. Williams‘ Pinuk Pills. that I should make public the wonders they worked for me, but perhaps I would not have thought of it if you. had not called.” “You see, in addition: to my teachâ€" ing, Ihad been studying very hard over my ‘3‘ work, and them I was at- tacked with whooping cough, which did nrut leave me [tor a long time. and so I became pretty well run down. I was always considered the embodi- ment ‘of health at home, but last autumn I was really alarmed over my condition. Sometimes in the sch‘oolroom I would be seized with dizziness, and often I would faint away. I would take vomiting turns also, and had a feeling of nausea and languor all the time. I lost my color and became 'thin and pale, and it seemed as if my blood had turned to water. " This condition of things was so different from anything which I had previously experienced that Isought medical advice at once I was in- formed that I was suffering from anaemia, and Iat once put myself unâ€" der medical treatment. But although I tried several bottles of prescrip- tions, my condition seemed to be getâ€" ting worse all the time. When I went home for my Christmas vaca- tion, I was almost in despair. It was while I was at home, however, that my friends advised me to use Dr. Williams‘ Pink Pills. Ac'ting upâ€" on their advice, I took up their use. The first box made its effect felt, but I used four or five and then the cure was complete. Ever since then my health has been excellent andI have felt my real old time self, and am able to attend to my duties, which are by no means liglhlt. without the fatigue and languor that made the wolrk irksome. You may depend up- on it I will always have a friendly worrd to say for Dr. Williams‘ Pink Pills.” If‘ your dealer does not keep these pills in stock, they will be sent post pald art 50 cent-s a box o'r six boxes for $2.50, by addressing the Dr. Wil- Liams Medicine 00.. Brookville, Out. VERY SMALL OF HIM. I‘ll get even with that fellow, ex- claimed Snickers the humorist. \K’hat has he done? I told him to depict my family tree, and he made it a chestnut. A PROPHETlc SERMON. tth