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the other way." “It was merely an idle saunter. to help to kill the time between this and Sunday, dearest girl. Now, rust you, my queen! my queen! upon this mossy rock, as on a throne, while I ride forward and leave my horse. I will be with you again in fifteen minutes; in the meantime here is something for you to look at.” he said, drawing from his pocket an elegant little volume bound in pur- ple and gold, and laying it, in her lap. He then smiled, sprang into his saddle, bowed, and galloped away, leaving Marian to examine her book. It was a. London copy of Sponsor's Fairy Queen, superbly illustrated, one of the rarest books to be found in the whole country at, that day. On the flyâ€"leaf the name of Marian was written, in the hand of Thursâ€" ton. Some minutes passed in the pleas- ing examination of the volume; and Marian was still turning; the leaves with unmixed pleasureâ€"pleasure in the gift, and pleasure in the giverâ€"- when Thurston, even before the ap- pointed time, suddenly rejoined her. "So absorbed in Spenser that you did not even hear or see me!" said the young man, half reproachfully. “I was indeed far gone in Fairy Land! 011, I thank you so much for your beautiful present! It is indeed a treasure. I shall prize it gregtly,” said Marian, in unfeigned delight. “Do you know that Fairy Land is not obsolete, dearest Marian?” he said, fixing his eyes upon her charm- ing face with an ardor and earnestâ€" 1111 They Walked on, speaking softly cf many thing'sâ€"of the vision of Spen- ser, of the beautiful autumnal weath- er. of anything except the one interâ€" est that now occupied both hearts. The fear of startling her bashful trust, and banishing those bewitch- ing glances that sometimes lightened on his face, made him cautious, and restrained his. eagerness; while 0:;â€" cessive consciousness kept her cheeks dyed with blushes. and her nor/es Vibrating sweet, wild music, like the strings of some aeolian harp when swept by the swift south wind. {e determined, during the walk, to plead his IOVe, and ascertain his fate. Ay! but how approach the subject when, at every ardent glance or “Thank God!" fervently ejaculated Thurston to himself. “But it is beautiful weather, and I enjoy walking,” said the young girl. “Yet you will not refuse to let me attend you? Do not, Marian!" he pleaded, earnestly, fervently, Claspâ€" ing her hand, and pouring the whole strength of his soul in the gaze that he fastenEd on her facv. “I thank you; but you were riding “Marianâ€"dearest Marian, will yau let me attend you home? The walk is lonely, and it may not be quite safe for a fair Woman to take it un- attended." “I have no fear of interruption," said M sit “Yes; but my pony has cast a shoe and lam'ed himself slightly, and I {var I shall have to dispense with Ins services for a few days." CHAPTER XIII. ! Thurston know a beautiful glade, ' x ., not for distant. to the lr-ft of their This was burl om or many SJ‘h ath, from which there was a, vecy meetings. Thurston rowin 1‘ more and i , _ ‘ ‘ more infatuated (Etch té’me Whilel Ime vmW- that he Wished to show his ’ -, - . companion. And he led Marian One day When riding through the scending path. . - forest he met Marian returning irony It was a natural opening in the for- tho village and on foot. She wusz est, from which. down a still, (leâ€" l'adiant with health and beauty, and scending vista, hetivccn the trees, blushing and smiling with joy as Shel Could be $9,011 the distant. hay, and met him. A little basket hung upon, the open country near it, all glowing her arm. To dismount; and jam hen: under a. refulgent sky, and hazy With the. golden mist of Indian Summer. to take the basket from her arm, and to look in her face and declare in; Before them the upper branches of broken exclamations his delight ati the nearest trees- formed a. natural seeing her, were the words and the‘ arch above the pivture. work Of an iHSta-nt- Marian stood and gazed upon the "And whither away this morning, Wondrous beauty of the scene‘ with fairest Marian?” he inquired, when soft. steady eyes. with lips breath- unrebuked he had pressed her hand lessly severed, in perfect silence and to his lips, and drawn it, through his EFOWiDg emf‘tiOlh arm- “This pleases you," said Thurston. "I have been to the village. and She nodded, without remOV‘ing her am now going home,” said the ma'dâ€" gaze. 01" “You find it charming?" "It is a, long walk through the forest.” be m of cc no in {in th Em WWWWW 0 gym Maymfi ,on( that caused hers to sink. ome," she said, in a low VOiCO, rising from the rock; “let uS 3 this place and go forward." her race, up, like plant. they ra arian .uties iv an ed m txcd elegance of for the dried branch of rston picked up. to delicately blending Ly hue, or the cum grace in its twisted \a of its slow return ' perhaps it would 101's in the heaps ted at' the foot llO‘V ambled on in nature; 1d 1y her heart, shr the leaves; of Or, The Strange Disappearance tumn the up. to bi ending" 5 1e curves twisted f return to would be min "p when ind. walk, to his face. th anl‘ thc bid her shades )1‘m~ dust dri an hL p “I do not know.’ she 55 "whether it be love, or w both; but some pictures ,me. I stand amidst a. : lthis, enchanted, until my iabsorbed as much of its t He forgot his prudence, forgot hcr claims, forgot everything, and caugnt and strained her to his bosom, press- ing passionate kisses upon her lins, and the next instant he was kneeling at her feet, implorng her to forgive himâ€"to hear him. And so she stood a few moments. But soon, removing her hands and turning away, she said, in a troublâ€" ed tone: “Rise. Never kneel to any crea- ture; that homage is due the Creator alone. Oh, rise!” “First pardon meâ€"fu‘st hear 9, absorbed as much of its beauty anu glory and wisdom as it can absorb. As the Ancient Mariner held with 11.3 'glittering eye' the wedding guest, so such a picture holds me enthrall- ed until I have heard the story and learned the lesson it has to tell and teach me. Did you ever, in the midst of nature's liberal ministrations, feel your spirit absorbing. assimilatâ€" ing, growing? Or is it only a fan- tastic notion of mine that beauty is the food of soul?" the tips of her fingers. crimsoned, might be 5 her auburn hair had rippled down in glittc “First pardon meâ€"Iirs beloved girl." “Oh, riswrise, I beg not bear to see a. man 0 except in prayer to God walking away. "Marian, 1 love you! 1 never spoke these words to woman before, for I never loved before. Marian, the first moment that I saw you I loved you, without knowing what new life it was that had kindled in my nature. I have loved you more and more every day! I love you more than words can tell or heart conceive! 1 only live in your pmsence! Marian! not one Word or glance for me? nh, speak! Turn your dear face toâ€" ward me,” he said, putting his hand mound her head. “.Speak to me, Marian, for I adol’wl worship you!" “I do not deserve to be loved in that way. I do not wish it, for it is wrongâ€"idolatrous," she said, in a low, trembling voice. “Oh! what do you mean? Is ha love upon which my life seems to hang so offensive to you? Sav, Marian! Oh! you are compassionate by nature; 1 the torture “I do not "You will Marian 51 that was he “You will For an ax ture She turned her upon him. Marian stdod with her face bowed and hidden in her hands; but above the tips of her fingers. her forehead, crimsoned, might be sven. One half his fingers. his heart, with kisses “Yet, oh mo 10\' his own, and led covered rocks that ural steps of the : the homeward pat} 111 M Thurston know a. beautiful giade. not far distant. to the left of their path, from which there was a. Vesy fine view- that he wished to Show his companion. And he 1011 Marian thither by a little mossâ€"bordered, de- scending path. You find it charming?" rho nodded again, and smiled You were never here before“: CVCX' 1n lrian, 11; do you mean which my life 5 offensive to you' know a beautiful tant. to the left 0 you are a lo S W He p11 ‘f suspons keep you let me lo ’ped reply the distant hay, and my near it, all glowing ml; sky, and hazy with st of Indian Summer. her r dear face toâ€" putting his hand “.Spcak to me, â€"I worship you!" to be loved in t wish it, for it went V0 her forehead, 311. One half oscaped and ing‘ disorder. followed her h gentle cam- lown upon a you! I can 11 his knees !" she said beauty an an absorl x1d with h xont one scene 01' lid, softly, orship, or spellâ€"bind eyes full ' and sorb. 111 hag. yct likc "What mean you, Mar words are incomprehensit “Dear Thurston," she z a. Lremulous and thrillin have known' your gram by report, and I am we! his character and (Maps habits. But only yesterd: to learn from one who formed that old Mr, Wi] sworn to make you hi you too w You must ly and gently she sought to slip from his embrace. But, he slid his arm around her lightly, bending his head and whis- pering eagerly: “What mean you, Marian? Your up In ous thou have “Welcome! thrice welcome. dearest one! Your coming' is more joyous than that of day. Welcome, my own, dear Marian! May I now Call you mine? Have I read that angelâ€"smile aright? Is it the blessed herald of a happy answer to my prayer?" he whispered, as he took her hand and passed his arm around her head and brought; it down upon his bosom. “Spehk, my Marian! Spea} loved! Are you my own, : yours?" bride of equal or superior If now you were to eugag‘ to me, your grandfather inherit you. I love you b sho murmured Very low, your fortunes. You must yourself to me just, now, ’1 Her answer was so lowâ€"toned than. he had to bend his head down close to her lips to hear her murmur: “I love you dearly. But I love you too well to ruin your prospects. mor stl'c Lhal onl we can "No; it, would make the return walk too long." "That can be no consideration. I beg you will let, me go with you, Marian 1'1) in Titan: ab of on condition nd aition 3C] character and ( .its. But only yes learn from one w nod that old Mr, mm to make yo 10V0( thi wav it would not, be , whos riled i 1t u ever, than a r away across the me 1 gazed after her, str to follow her; yet Â¥ ‘y an open ompunction r har 'ing‘ I 1y to ruin your pm t bind yourself ' Thurston,” an! u‘iun, is it to bin hesitate?" 3 just now ving, franl‘ was: the 11(‘0 said Mar (1 from h in) adieu ian! Speak, my beâ€" my own, as I am ad na clam} Marian? Your hensible. ' ' she answered, m 14‘ drillingr voice, v ton," and meek- sought to slip randfather Max have had it ap- Hal‘ian to OV(‘1'- . on her way to Willcoxc betrothal pierced he ]0\ ed t passion 10 ()nvenient tn ‘ian. quickly xis detaining , and walk- ;he meadow. Le he wo tme (‘01 up; his h n: 1011 ware xon had heir only Ming 3. fortum-s. yourqelf ould (lis- I love )spects. to me long: in he 11d "God bless you; you are an angel! Oh! M‘arian! I find it in my heart. to Sigh bcCausc I am so unworthy of you!" And this was spoken most sincerely “You think too well of me. I fenr â€"-I fear for the consequences." “Why, dearest Marian?" "Oh, I fear that when you know me better you may love me less,” she answered, in a trembling voice. “Why should 1?" "011! because your love may have been attracted by iiloal qualities, with which you yourself have in- vested mo, and when your eyes are opened you may love me less." “Amen; so be it; God forbid that I should grudge the aged patriarch his few remaining days upon earth~da_vs,- too, upon which his soul's immortal welfare may depend," said Thurs- ton. “But, dearest girl, it is more difficult to get a. reply from you than from a prime minister. AnsWer now, once for all, sweet girl! since I am forever bound to you; will you pledge yourself to become my own lowly “Oh! never let us drc It would be sinful, and upon us the displeasure Long may the old man prepare for a better life "Amen: so be it; God too, up welfare ton. dilficult am forever pledge youx dear wife?" “Yes " v “And will you,’ he asked, gatherâ€" ing her form closer to his; bosom, “will you redeem that pledge when I demand it?" “Yes,” she murmured swnetly, “so that it is not to harm you, 01' bring you into trouble or pOVerty; for that I would not consent to do!" "Oh! because your love may have been attracted by idoal qualities, with which you yourself have in. vested mo, and when your eyes are opened you may love me less." “May my soul forever perish the day that I cease to love you!" said Thurston, passionately pressing 111-31- to his heart, and sealing his fearful oath upon her pure brow and guiloâ€" less. lips. “And now, heloved! this compact, is snaied! Our fates are comp unit 01 augl and ‘hf act, is sowed! Our fates are ‘1! Honceforth nothing shall dis- us!" ‘y were now drawing near the whispered union! st furgivo the whme That great ago also a short. engagement Sunlight Soap is better than other soaps, but is best when used in the Sunlight way. To appreciate the simplicity and ease of washing with Sunlight Soap in the Sunlight way you should Follow directions. :9 After rubbing on the soap, roll up each -- piece, immerse in the water, and go away. Marian, very am of that! draw down of Heaven. perish the you!" said rc<sing ‘h-zx' : his fearful and guiloâ€" loved! this Lever Brothers leimd, Toronto whim oi whims t you; 3 knows my Pre- dearest live 37.000.000, and South Africa. :4 $18,000,000. The director says that both of these countries are still upon a.rising scale of production. The world's output in 1905 is ex- chtod to exceed that. of 1904 by $25,0[H3,0(‘r0, with another gain pro- bable in 1906. The most important ,Q'okl field i: The most important gold field i: the world is that of the Transvaal. The total output for 1904 was $78,- 130,728, produced by 74 Companies. Their working profits, after paying the 10 per cent. tax on profit to the Government, are reported at $25,- 402.163. The amount actually divid- ed in (liVidcnds was 31911458470. In the United States it is difficult to give any figures for costs and pro- fits of general significance. The Homostake Mine. in the Black Hills, has produced $80,000,000 and pair! $101,200. Africa. produced: Gold Vall 913,900; silver in fine ounces 408; silver in commercial $282,100. These figures Show an‘ incx about $22,000,000 in gold 0 btrcau's estimate for 1903. tcxd States shows a gain of has produced $20,000,000 1‘ well Mine, a tremely lowâ€"g about 40 per profits, The has been esti: $139.000.000 estimator! that $35,000,000 w: in publicly-announcal dividem incorporated companies. $2 George E. Roberts, director of the United States Mint, has prepared a statement of the world’s production of gold and silver for 1901. which shows total gold valued at $347.- 150,700, an aggregate of $168,493,- 538 fine ounces of silver, and a con» nwrcial Value of silver totalling $97.- 726,200, the coinage Value of which is $217,850,200. The United States produced: Gold value, $80,723,200; silver in fine ounces, $57,786,100; silver in com- mercial value, $33,516,000. Canada produced: Gold value, $162- 400,000; silver in fine ounces, $3,- 718,668; silver in commercial value. value, $80,723, ounces, $57,786 mercial value, $ Canada. produc $10 “A nd when will that be, fairest?" “I do not knOW; but do not visii me at the cottage, dear Thurston, it. would be imliscrvet.” ('l‘() he Cvntinued.) WORLD’S OUTPUT OF GOLD. 5,000,000 Gain Expected F01 The Present Year. 56,800 ‘eat Britain 400 Silv gums Show an increase 0! 2,000,000 in gold over the estimate for 1903. The Uni- ,es shows a gain of about eral significan fine, in the B12 I $80,000,000 in dividends. '1‘ great produce] grade ores, has r cent. of its 11 Cripple Creel mated to have in produced ’er in fine 0! in commer to Jan produced: Gold silver in fine silver in com- *d1 Cold value Ounces, $174,- valne, $85.4 ncos, $486.- 190‘ as reali product and pan The Tread or of ex lly divid- 584.70. 3 difficult and pro- producoi )5. It 13 was paid mds by value, value, in