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':‘ ‘:“:°‘:“:‘ 6”} ‘z":":”:“:":' ' ' T l lt‘ II I L it t ' ll , ' ' 8 ll 0 S :1 l t l , S l t) \V ly , SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING JIIAPTERS.â€"l\laida Carringford the Illegitimate child of Sir Richard ’l-Iartleigh. meets her half-sister C'on- itance on a stageâ€"coach in America. (‘11:: stage is attacked and Constance .s wounded. ltlaida. leaves her for lead and goes to impersonate her in England. Caryl Wilton, who knew Maida an a famous actress, meets her at some amateur theatricals in her new home and visits the portrait gallery at I-Iartleigh Hall. He is passionately fond of her and to be often in her presence asks leave to paint her portrait. Guv. a iicl’hC‘V of Sir Richard. to avoid seeing Wil- I.oii's admiration for the girl be his old nurse. Ilo meets Mildred Thorpe. Lady Gladys a rival for Gl'Y's affections takes steps to unâ€" '(‘over hliitlii.'s past. Maida dismisses Wilton. CHAPTER X XVI. A couple of hours later .snioking a cigar in the gallery. the morrow the loiig‘dookedâ€"for Guy was 0n exâ€" come oil. and, as an early hour two in the fields had been i . . . t . . cursion to the Titan's Shield was to .wai'dly suffered that; anguish or'o:ily the man can comprehend planned, ;has Andâ€"and, Guy. I think, I am almost sure, she returns your love." Guy looked tip with a sudden start of consternation, which the old man took for one of surprise. “This is no time for modesty, my boy," he said. “A father's eyes are sharp. and can penetrate the veil which a young. pure-hearted girl strives to throw over her love. She loves you, (luy. Why-«why Wait? For my sake join hands, as you have joined hearts. and let me go hence in peace and Contentment. l have only one thoughtâ€"for your joint happi- iicss. What is to prevent it?" Rapidly, as the old man talked. . . .Cu ‘. v ' ' ' ' , ‘ i thinks he loves. rides oil and calls on , ' Y ‘"n 0 Cl “1 ills mm“ the “0 gm’ of obligation he was under to him. noticed his weak state, realized that he was not long" for this world, and remembered his own promise. “Nothing on my part shall prevent it," he said. As he said the words he felt that he had sounded the knell of his own dearest hopes. Ilc. recallod the sweet face he had had so near his own but a few hours ago. and inâ€" which who his deliberately sacrificed all the male visitor's, all ardent sports-ihopes of happiness in this world. men, had gone to rest. Guy sat alone, his eyes half closed, lsclf-al:iiiegatiOii of his Sir unconscious of the nephew, ex- Richard, his thoughts wandering to the littlc'tended his hand gratefully. and with cottage at Loughani, and the sweet, a certain sort of congratulation. too, friendless little organist there. He had done his best, arrive at some decision. On one side during his ‘he could assume. long ride, to make up his mind and his first attempt at and Guy grasped it with what fervor Poor (luy! It. was dissiinulation, other than the old man and any Stood his promise; on the other, the would have seen through it. sweet face which had haunted him since the first. moment he had seen it. There was no longer any doubt that’ceivocl in you. He would gladly havocould he loved her. "Heaven bless you, Guy!” said the old man, brokenly. “I was not de- But do not think I have done this if I had not sacrificed any material considerationgknown, almost surely, that it would to have secured her for his own; buticome back to you. I know she loves what was he to do with his promise you, Guy." to his uncle? He knew that the old man had set his heart on the mar- riage between his daughter and ne- phow, and, with all he owed could he ask him to release his promise? him of knew she did not love him, shuddered to think of a marriage unrler such circumstances. And yet his promise! If Constance did not. ask to be releasedâ€"if she was willing to yield for her father's sakeâ€"how could he do so? "What shall I do? do?" For hours he had been asking himâ€" self the same question, and, all he could answer was that he had prom- ised. He was still wrestling with the problem. with no nearer approach to a solution, when a messenger came to say that Sir Richard wished his presence in the library. Guy went at once, glad of a. re- spite from the vexing question. There was a dim light from a reading lamp in the library. and Guy entered In his usual direct fashion. "Do you want me. sir?" But his voice dropped suddenly as he crossed the room, and he hurried up to the chair with an expression of concern, for Sir Richard was sitting, lying rather, in his usual arm-chair, his face white and drawn, his hands ly- ing on his knees, supine and limp. "Uncle, you are ill!" he cried, an- xiously. What shall I “Yes, yes; but never mind that now. Where is Constance?" "She has gone to her rooms. Do you want her. sir? I can fetch her." The old man looked wistfully at the door, and then at Guy, but held his hand as Guy arose. “No, not yetâ€"I want to say a few words to you alone first. Guy, do you remember the night you started to seek her?" "Quite well, sir. you ought to allowâ€"â€" But are you sure H “You are alarmed at my state. It is nothing unusual. Let it pass, have not; for- we made that Guy, and listen. You gotten the bargain night, Guy?" "I have not forgotten, sir." "It was a solemn engagement, was it not, Guy? Neither of us knew then what the future would bring forth. But; now that I know, ] am as much concerned to have the enâ€" gagement fulfilled as I was then when I thought it might mean the whole future of my wronged child. I am so anxious that 1 cannot rest longer in this uncertainty. lay,"â€" and his voice quivered appealinegâ€" "I am an old man, tottering, waitâ€" ing on the. brink of that dark river which all must cr05s. The grim fer- ryman will be here directlyâ€"how soon I cannot tell. Already I hear the splash of his oars, catch glimpses of his black boat. Guy, I cannot cross contented and resigned until I see the dearest. nope of my life ful- filled." IIc bent forward in his eagerness. Guy was about to speak when the old man stopped him. ‘Don't speak; hear me out, Guy. ’Slnce the night of her returnâ€"a blessed night for meâ€"I have watched youâ€"her and you, lay. Neither of you can be completely happy; there seems to be seine difference between you. What is the barrier? You love her, Guy; I saw that long agoâ€"and indeed it would be wonderful if you did not. Who could live near her and fail to love. to worship her? i i | lyou, Guy. If she had loved him it would have ’poor darling. made the sacrifice less bitter; but. heland see if she is still up. and hefask her to come to me. l l i l Guy sighed inwardly. But a few days ago he would have feared that his uncle was deceived. Toâ€"day he him. 'dreaded lest he was not. “Come, let me do your wooing for She is a strange girl-â€" Let. me 10 Guy, If she is, You shall hear it; from her own lips." Guy slowly left the room. It was as if he was going to call his own executioner. He went up the stairs and knocked at her door, expecting her maid to open it. Instead of that Maida herself did so. She had thrown off her magnificent evening‘ l dress, and was clad in a clinging robe of some Soft material. Her face was pale, but flushed as her eyes fell upon him. "I thought it was my maid,” she, said. Then with a look of appreâ€" hension: “Is anything the matter? Has anything happened?" i "No," answered Guy. “Your fa- }ther is not quite well, but is not seriously ill. It is not. for that that he sends for you. Will you say to him that I shall be in the diningâ€" room in case he should want me?” She looked keenly at; him, and. no- ticing his downcast eyes, leaped quickly to a suspicion of what was about to be required of her. "I will tell him," she said, went: down stairs. She stood for a moment at: the door of the .library, looking in at her father. Then, as she noticed his at-, titude, and grasped the tale it told of weakness, she glided across the room and fell at his knees. “Father!” and .“It is nothing, nothing, my dar-, ling," he murmured. “Don’t be frightened. Not a word about, myâ€" SCH-int yet, at least. Guy told you?" She shook her head, her eyes fast- cncd on his face. “It is as well," he Said. "I can speak for him better than he can speak for himself. Constance, he loves you.” i With a slight start she drew 110!“ head back and looked at him; and then, with her hands clasped on his knees, drooped her head and was siâ€" lent. He lovingly passed his white,‘ trembling hand over the thick tress: es of her beautiful hair. 1 “He loves you. my darling," hel repeated, in a low Voice. “Are v0u glad or sorry? I cannot see your, eyes. Are you wondering; why he‘ has not told you himself? it is beâ€"‘V cause I asked him to let me do so! Constance, if I know you-if I have, not uselessly dwelt upon everv word and look sinceâ€"since. you came backi to nieâ€"I do not think you will say“ you are sorry. So sure am I. that I IIasâ€"lias l have asked him to let me have the happinessâ€"which should be hisâ€"of first hearing from your own lips that the great hope of my life will be re- nlizcd. Tell me that it is so, Conâ€" stance. IIe lovesâ€"â€"my good. honest, straightforward Guyâ€"as only such a man can love. And how great such a love can be, you cannot even conâ€" jecture. but: you will learn in time. You do not speak, darling? You are not. surprised, notâ€"not sorry?" At the sharp alarm and dread in his voice she looked up and drew his hand to her lips. "My child, my Constance." he inurâ€" murcd. “it is as I have wished, as I have. longed it might be. You love him Constance? Ah, if you knew how anxiously, how impatiently I and with a strange and ghastly look, “1 “ill do it." “Thank Ilcavin!” he bi'okenly. "Ali. if you knew how happy you have made me! It was the one thing wanting. Could I die and leave my child without a proâ€" tectorâ€"â€"-leavc. her to bullet the world ant all its misfortunes alone? No, no. Now. I am content. With (luy by your side you are safe in a haven â€"â€"safcl" murmured, "Safe!" she murmured, with a. sudden start. "Yes; I shalle safe." lle smoothed her hair caressiiigly. "Yes, I can cross the river, now, darling. feelingr that some atonement has been made. Constance. I have, never spoken of your motherâ€"â€"H With a sudden start she shrank from: him, but he held her in his arms and‘| drew her closer to him. “It is too, ll of Health IS ONE Timon; Us BY Erma EXPERIENCE or OTHERS. THE BIBLE AS A WAR CODE. How Aptly Chosen Texts Have Been Used in South Africa. Mr. Kruger's cable in his Pretoria relatives who enquired what was to be done with the exâ€"l’resident's house 1163“; This Lesson Wen and now it was no longer tenanted by the late Mrs. Kruger, was: "Read Proâ€" verbs, vii, verses If), 20":â€""l"or the goodinan is not at home, he has gone a long journey. “He hath taken a bag of money with him. and will come home at the day appointed." Under Kruger rule, every South Afiican editor found the Bible on Anmng the multitude of minnows indispensable book of reference, most that umict humanitv there‘um 150“, the Ravages of Disease Will No Longer Be So Prevaientâ€" The Story of One Who Has Been Benefited and Who Offers Her Experience To Aid Others. From L'Sorelois, Sorel, Que. proclamations from. Pretoria 0011' that cause more aetite misery than tainingr lliblical allusions. ’l‘he lat- indigestion or dvspepsiq as n, is est cubic $0M by Mfr Kl‘UlIt‘J‘ has varioust called. Both young and now prompted a correspondent to a 0m are susce ‘ ' ' I‘oeuwiwhon (Holland) palm]. to lem_ lJlelc to its attacks, and its victims throughout the coun- cl'zitc a, number of Scriptural inesâ€" L. - i are numb “r ‘ - sages exchanged by the Boer leaders 5:13:14? Ammrgmltlfi‘: tezlliiqulclglfi)‘:o .. g . 1 just, before the surrender of Cronje. 25, symptoms which accompany dyspep- Sia and make it easily recognizable, aiw-ai'eiglit, uneasiness and a heavy feeling in the stomach after eating, a feeling of weariness, sick headache and dizziness, pains in the stomach, On February 1900, Mr. Kruâ€" ger te‘egraphed to General Christian lie \Vet (who was to rosette Cronje): â€"â€"“Notify Cronie that large rein- forcements are on the road“ and he will be released. Psalm xxii., 21," ‘ ofl'ensiive breath irr‘ ' ' w ‘ ~ ‘ U US. _ . r . , [Lublllt etc. ‘hlt'l‘l ie'Ids. Strife me 1" 0m the Ordinary medicines will noty' ‘ lion s mouth. for farm hast heard (1 .. .T r V . cu”) ” yspepsia. lhey may relieve its me from the horns of the unicorns. . , $3 mptonis temporarily, but the. trou_ late now. I did her a great wrong. Constanceâ€"no wire was more foully misjudged by her husband; butâ€"but â€"I can make some atonement to her child. I have only one wish left, my darling, and that is to be spared to $00 you Guy's wife, and the. future Indy I'Iartleigh. Call him, Con: stance. Let me see you join hands, and feel that. my hope will be fulfilâ€" lel. lo, dear; he is waiting.” She arose, and, with slow, falter- ing steps, opened the door. Guy Was in the hall. and came toward her. Sir Richard arose, and, steadying himself by the table, pointed to being “Take her, Guyâ€"Ashe is yours,” he3 said. and sank into his chair again. luy turned to Constance. With lowered eyes she held out her hand, which he took mechanically. Almost on the same instant she withdrew it from him and threw herself on her knees beside Sir Richard with a cry of alarm. The old man's head had fallen for- ward aiid his eyes were closed. He had fainted. Guy sprang forward to the bell, and Sir Richard’s man en- tered. With a comprehensive glance he took in the situation in a, nioâ€" ment. “Send for a doctor at once, Guy; but the man hesitated. “l don't think it's much, sir, he said, with a grave concern. “Sir Richard has been taken ill like this, off and on. for the last ten years. He's seen the doctor, sir,” and he can't do anything. There's a. inediâ€" cine «here, sir," and he went to a small cabinet, “which I always give him. Let me try the et‘iect of this, sir." and he forced some dark fluid between the thin, white lips. “For more than ten years!" said Guy, agitatedly. “Why have you not told me?" “I dared not, sir,’ said the man, respectfully. "Sir Richard’s orders were too strict. He never liked any fuss, as he called it. and was averse to anyone knowing of these attacks. He will he all rigjt directly, sir; it's his heart. He is coming to, now. lfâ€"rif you will pardon me, 1 think you had better leave him to me, sir. Sir Richard doesn't like anyone to see him like this." Guy arose, troubled and sorrowful, but ltlaida still clung to the old man's arni. Slowly he opened his eyes, looked down at Maida, with an iileilublt‘; tenderness, and then, as the valet. came forward, waved him lan- guidly aside. "No. llarkins," he said; “my daughter and Mr. Guy will help me. \VCâ€"llffl'Oâ€"lx’Optâ€"Olll‘ secret a long while, but it is out now." Guy and Maida raised him between them, and, with an arm on each, he went slowly 511011;,” the corridor to his ioani. At the door he turned and laid his hands on their heads. "Heaven bless you, my children!" he murmured. and passed in. u said u ’ (luy put his hand out to Maida, but with a strange look she sank down on the mat, and leaned her head against the door. "No, no," she said, "leave 1110 here.” (liiy stooped with u look of alarm and raised her in his arms. “Come.” he said, gently, cannot stay here." “Ye<. it is my place! daughter! llis daughter!" lle hesitated a, moment. would never do to let her there. he said: "Yes. you are his daughter, you will be my wife. Come!" At the word wife she started, lookâ€" ed at him fiercely. then turned her head away, and let him lead her to her room. It Was a strange betrotlial. To be Continued. -â€"â€"+ WlIA’l‘ IT'S COMING Master (to journeyman joiner)â€"Do you call yourself a workman, and‘ turn out a. job like that 1‘ Have you i ever served any time at the trade '? brokenly; “you I am his but as it remain but ’l‘O. Manâ€"Aye, I served a proper ap- prenticeship long afore you ever in business. started what have you been Masterâ€"“'01 l. at since 1‘" Mareâ€"Well. I've been out on strike pretty well ever since. I Only 73 in 1,000 letters delivered. in the United Kingdom come from ‘dawn on the north. 'also mentioning incidentally that his zwhen aided by the wind, ‘hour Ile Wet lieliographed Cronje the same day at 1:21:20 p. 111.: “President telegraphs, "Stand firm, large reinâ€" ‘forcements are approaching. As soon as they arrive we shall attack at I’Salin lxiv., " (‘i‘onje replied with I‘salni xx., 7. ble always returns and each time in an intensified form. Dr. Williams“ I’ink l‘ills is the only medicine which will thoroughly and effectively cure dyspepsia. These pills act not merely upon the symptoms, but on :the disease itself throuin the blood hence through the stomach, which food supplies were getting short. to which the ingenious De Wet retorted; ls ?L"““g“‘°“.°d and “Stored to its "Psalm lix. 15"2â€" “"‘mfil functions. “Let them wander up and down M's‘ Alp‘ Lussmrr a lady Well known in Sorel, Que, is one of the many who have been released from the clutches of dyspepsia through the use of Dr. Williams’ Pink I’ills and in the hope that her experience _ will be of benefit to some other suf- mm some form 8110 gives the following story for publication: “For over two years I was a sufferer from dyspep- moming Sia or bad indigestion. The disease iter-ame chronic and I was an almost continual sufferer from headaches, for meat. and grudge if they be not satisfied." But Cronie grew impatient: De Wet's promised convoy of food was long in Coming, and he again helio- graphed, “Psalm xx., "" “Some trust in chariots in horses; but We will remember the name of the Lord our God." No relief coming on the of the 26th, leneral Cronie helio- graphed: "The enemy has been enorâ€" mously reinforced; I am hard pressed hm‘ru’l‘rn and heart Dk'll'PitfltiOIl. Psalm iii” 1n._ All sense of taste left me and at "Lotd, how are they increased that lj'nms my Stomadl “la-S SO Weak that trouble me! Many are they that 1 “’“S “friable to keep any food on it, rise up against may and this caused me more distress The unhappy generaps final m,_,S_:than one could imagine. Although sage to De Wet was at 4:10 on the I tried SOVCI‘M I‘OHICUiOS. 110110 of afternoon of the 26th: “Bombardâ€" them 311‘“? me any relief» and I began ment terrible: enormous losses. hilt-Ito regard my life as a burden, raâ€" jority of the burghers clamoring for ther than a joy as it should be. One capitiilation. Psalm 1x., 1.1”:â€" day While reading I came across a "LOX-d give us help from trouble, case similar to my own, cured for vain is the help of man." through the use of Dr. Wil'i-tms’ But this message was captured by Pink Ill-HS. 3‘0 in the hope U1 w I Lord Roberts, who is generally credâ€" would receive similar benefit I do ited on the Continent with having cided to give the pills a trial. I heliographed to both De Wet and had not taken the pills long before I Cronie: "Psalm lxiii., 9, 10, 11”:â€" could see that my hopes for recovery “But those that seek my soul to were being realized. By the time I destroy it shall go into lower parts had taken half a dozen boxes all of the earth. symptoms of the trouble had disap< “They shall fall by the sword; they peared and l’was able to enjoy life shall be a portion for foxes. as I did before being seized with the “But the king shall rejoice in God: malady. I have no hesitation in everyone that sweareth by him shall saying that I think that Dr. Wil- glory but the mouth of them that. liams’ Pink Pills are the best known speak lies shall be stopped." cure for dyspepsia, and I would Most of the verses have been most strongly advise all sufferers to give aptly chosen, and in many cases 6011â€" uwm a “flap vey the meaning of the sender as The old adage, “Experience is, the perfectly as a long message SOUL OVOI' best teacher," might well be applied thcAVirOS in the usual way. 'in cases of dyspepsia. and if sufferers would only be guided by the experi- ence of those who have suffered but are now well and happy through the use of llr. Williams’ Pink Pills, there would be less suffering through- out the land. l)r. Williains' Pink Pills can be had at all dealers in ;medicine or by mail, post paid, at ‘ 5!) cents a box or six boxes for $2.50 by addressing the Dr. Williams' Medicine C0., Broc-kville, Ont. _.¢_ SALMON RIVER RUNS DRY Fish Waiting for a. Chance to As- cend the Miramiehi. The news that comes from the Mir- ainichi lliver, N. B., one of the greatest salmon streams of New Brunswick, must, prove somewhat tantalizing to fly fishermen, who found the sport rather below the av- erage there this season. Now the lower waters of the Miramichi are teeming with splendid fish. This is 1due to a most unusual state of afâ€" fairs. No rain has fallen in the watershed of the Miraniichi for the past three months, and the northwest and 'SOllllthISL branches are extraordinar- l I W ;ily low. For nearly 200 miles, in- ) H V ' gileed, they are almost dry, so that Ireacherâ€" When you re tempted to the sammn am “name [0 more up drink, think of your wife at home." to “ml. i,,.,..‘,st,,m,.d Spawning IIenpeckâ€"“I doâ€"and that‘s what drives me to drink." â€"â€"-â€"â€"â€"+ BLIND I’ICOI’Ll'l 1N ltt'SSlA. There are more than twice as many The fish have gathered in unprecedented numbers in the tidal waters of the river, and the atten- tion of the Department of I-‘isheries .has leern called to the fact flint there i' lilo-1y to be \‘ill‘ill’Sétlt.’ destruction grriu iiils. blind persons in Russia as in the‘” whole rest of Europe. The): nunth of the salmon unless measures are 190,000, which is equivdlLfli 1,) [WU (till/‘11 to prevail II. I ' in every 1,1)00 of the [iopillu‘iliiir in \uthing like thr- present condition France and England the propuytmnioi afiairs has been knmvn on the is not quite one per Limo, it is h,:._‘l‘l\‘l‘l‘ for more than twenty years. lieved that blindness in nucsm is M, Moreover. the runs of fish on the prevalent because of the length of )liramiclii have been greater this tii:.e which snow lies on the .rq-Uump Season that the]: lime Since the m,- and also owing to the uncleardY lathâ€"1‘1"” "1"“ 01 1‘9”- its of the ie.»ple. ._ 4...... gunman" 0F PIPDQ. The otter ‘ night llol-inson was i “‘ ’ ‘ ‘ dining at a ll'lt'llil s house with his our little son. the latter ciideavorlng to grating. iS 1101 1 ‘,assuage thr- ]|;i!i.,'fx of hunger by deâ€" an hour; so tll;tl,i\'0uring‘ l’:1‘.r,';Lfl. Al Lilâ€"t, his patience flit-y soonllluifc thizllw'rl‘tl tlm little fellow rcarl‘. Warnzer latitudes. It has alsovsuid : "Papa. u" _' t‘:n't you kick up been calculated that the swallow Citll..L jolly row, iii-:- sanr‘: as you do at fly at the rate of ninetyâ€"two miles an ‘ home 2’” and hawks and several other Oi men who marry, It is said that lOWs‘, when or than fifty lllllC the speed of are lunche- abroad. tl‘llJCS til. that Of 15') [lilies an hour! my; w 1 Widow“;