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“Why I dream even, don't laugh, of your very dresses. Toâ€"night you look like a VlSlOH of cold, pure ice, you see. Proud. So you shall he. Be us proud as you like, so that you are not too proud to let me love you. And, I, too; I am proud But I am a bad lot altogether, my poor darling. Heaven grant 1 may be able to cone 2le it from you. She smiled trustingly enough. “I will take you as you are, Bruce,” she, murmured. “I am proud, too, little one,” he said, very thoughtfully “and a. monster of jealousy.” She laughed softly. “Are you ‘2 How much alike we are. My pride is only outdone by my jealousy. I warn you, Bruce, 1 shall grudge ov-ery smile you bestow on other women. 1 shall want all your soft speeches.” He laughed grimly. “I was never wont to smile much, or wiry rich in soft speeches, my darling, but what I have in stock shall he roserved for you. Ah, you know well how wholly and entirely I am yours, hound body and soul to your chariot wheel, so much your slave that there. is not another woâ€" man in the world that is worth it thought to me.” “Ah, how happy I am,” she murâ€" mured, so low, and yet so distinct that it reached the hidden woman opposite them, and went to her heart like the stab of a. knife. Then Floris started. “We must go. \Vhy, how late it must be.” He» laughed. “IL is not- late. What does it matter? Who carcs?’ Sh?) put up her hand with a little, naive. caress, and laid it against his cheek. “Oh, but I must, sir. Lady Pmndleton, my mistress, has forgot- ten me, and I must find her.” He laughcd with grim delight. “Lady Betty. your mistress. Ha, ha I How surprised she will be, and yet, I know. I have caught her lnukiug n1 me once or twice with that. cockâ€"sparrow cxpressionin her eyes which makes her look so knowâ€" ing. She will be delighted. Must “'9 go? lmt me put your Cloak around you. Happy cloak. What a, pretty um). What made you think of. that dress. and its (\dging of swnnsdown’! My beautiful angel,” and he took hvr bodily and boldly in his arms. “Oh, take VLF-0,". she murmured, blushmg, and Juokmg around careâ€" fully “Some one. ml] see us.” “Who ('Jn‘m.’ And to think that; only this morning you snubbed me. Avinally rofusvd to sell me the flmx-vr from you“ bosom.” She blubh-(d. "Do you «aw to have it, now?" sho “shod, quistly. “(‘an'v ! (Eiyc mm :1 Chance of gotâ€" uxen :15. with a (*1'5' (If delight, he eagerly stretched out his hand, she whipped hm‘s bohmd her. “Give me something in exchange, Mr. Bruce.” Hi“ laughml, his short Curt laugh. “Take all 1 have," he said, then he gland do“ n and about him. He worn no rings, no trinkets he could despuil lllIUl-Jilf of. “(Jim me that flower in your coal,” suid Huris. “Ah, yes,” he assented, entirely forgetful (if the Woman who only that) morning made him promise to wear it. \Vlm pinn-ocl it in his coat with 1m lug hands. “Here you are. Give me my rose,‘7 and he took it from her, and with all a boy’s love an’d n man‘s passion, kissed it beâ€" for-0. he hid it. in an inner pocket. “(‘an'v ! (Eiyc mm :1 Chance of gotâ€" ting‘ it.” 11" l‘P‘MH‘H‘d. She took the (‘l’mhvd and withvrvd red rose frmn within 1101‘ dress and held it out to him. And 5110 had lost him, Lust the man slw hwed more than lifrx And she had so nearly wm‘. 1‘ 1: And so they pasxcd out, arm in arm, heart to heart. For a mommxt Lady Blanche stood loaning ngaimt the palm, her face white as (hath. 1101' hands clinched at hm' sidc‘ “with. (“in I. A ‘ :1 thousand (1011:» in Hull 111:1 1'11 minutes. Hug“. jvjs. 13w future, all were dead. and from their ashes had sprung 1hr dvmmns of hate and jealousy. \\‘it,hou‘» a, cry she sank 011 to a, seat, and sat. starmg 1n from, of lwr v,in (‘laspod hands. Fighting LEM Battle; CHAPTER, X.â€"~(Cnnt'd) 0R, LADY BLANCIIE’S BITTER PUNISHMENT most hers And now she had lost him. And why? Because of this chit of a country girl, this girl with the round face and the gray eyes, this sen vaynt of Lady Betty :9. The world had linked thcir names mg‘cthm'. It wanted but the word to make him hers irrevocably. a week, a few days ago, he was al- “Oh, Heaven, it was hard to hear. Hard, hard, hard! And he had told this girl that she had never loved, never cozfld love Blanche. Ah, it. as hard to bear, too hard. Slw could not. “I will not," she murmured, huskily; “I will not. There must be some way of stopping him, of balking her. She has caught. him with her doll’s face, with her pror tended modesty and shyness. He must he saved I He shall not marry lmr; 1 mean it! But how can I preâ€" vent it? How? howl Oh, if there was some one to help me, sumo om: I could depend on.” She looked around wildly. “I am only a woman, a wrong-ed, inâ€" sulted, helpless woman. If there were only some one who could help AS if in answer to hm‘ prayer, a vein) from behind her said, in a quiet, almost sarcastic tone: “I will help you 3” Lady Blanche started, and turnâ€" ing her white face over her should-0r, she saw a man standing half»hi(lden behind the ferns. “I will help you 1” Lady Blanche starth quickly, as if the words had sprung from the lips of the familiar demon, the doâ€" mon jealousy, that at that moment was reigning paramount in her bosom. “No, my lady, I am not Lord Norman,” he sald, calmly, With an ease that was almost msolent. She starth even more Violently as she looked at; the man who had spoken, for it seemed as if the shadow of Lord Norman had sprung up beside her. She (wen murmured his name. “Bruce 1” The man smiled surdonically, and shook his head. Lady Blanche looked again at him. The likeness to Lord Nor- man was extraordinary; had this man been dressed in an evening suit he might have walked into the ballroom and been mistaken by all but; the closest observers for the earl. “Did you speak to me?” she. dc. mandod, in the cold, hard voice which had struck a chill to many an inferior. “I did, my lady, I heard your ap- peal for help, andiI answered it." “Who are you?” "1 am a stranger to your lady~ ship, and my name would not, onâ€" lightcn you as to my identity. Just now, you called me by Lord Nor» man's name. Let me be. known, for the present, as an individual who happens to bear a strong resembL ance to his lordship. Your lady»- ship will be surprised to hear that, 1 have been seeking for an opporâ€" tunity to speak to you for some days past.” Lady Blanche was surprised, and for the, life of her she could not keep her astonishment from showing itself in her face. “l have watched, followed you night and day for days past, ever since I first saw you leaving the Duchess of ('licfedrn’s party a week ago. I, too, have been an witness of the love~passage between Lord Norman and Miss Carlislo. and I am as desirous of spoiling his lordship’s folicity as you can be.” “Why '2” demanded Lady Blanche, her breath coming fast. The quiet, selfiassurod manmr, the easy, self» reliant voice were telling upon her, impressing lie-r strongly and strangely. He smiled. “To answor that question would be to go into too long a story for the place and time, my lady.” he said. “Let it» go, if you please, that I am willing: in hall: Lord Norman’s happiness fur masons of my own. Liston to me. Lady Blanche! This young girl cmnlcs betwnen you and the man you love. I offer to separ- ate them; to remove the obstacle! Will you accept my offer 'l” “You cannot do it,” she said. in a low, quivvring \‘oicci “You do not know him.H “Do I not? I know him enough mint, (115m him for his assist- r i H ance, he said. “Yes or no, my lady. Put aside the reluctance you feel to accepting the help of a. stranger, who appears in this unex pectchromantic, if you willâ€"fash- ion, and avail yourself of my serâ€" Vices.” Lady Blanche was silent for a moment. The music had ceased, tho sound of laughter and many lightâ€"hearted voices came mmfusedly through the silence, She fancied she could hear Lord Bruce’s deep voice, as he bent over Floris; fancied she could see lwr eyes alight with the new passion of love. Her heart beat wildly; her brain whirled; she put up her hand to llf‘l‘ white brow, with a gesture of desperate resolve, and turn-ed upon the man almost fiercely" “Do what; you promise, and claim what reward you will 3” she breath» ed He let his arms fall to his side, as if he had anticipated the result, and his manner changed instantly from the cool, impassibility it had hitherâ€" to displayed, to an acute alertness. “Your ladyship has decided wiser 1y. As to rewardMYes. .1 shall claim it when the times comes.” Lady Blanche made her way back to the ballroom. and found her father yawning himself awake in one of the anteroonis. When she declared that she was ready to go, the poor old earl quite brightened up with gratitude. “Really! and the ball half over! "Pom my word. you are growing sensible, Blanche. Lori how I 113%» these affairs! If I had known what I should have to go through taking charge, of you, Blanche, I should have married again. I should in» dead I” “Perhaps it would have been better if you had,” she murmured, sadly, as she sank back into a cor- ner 0f the carriage. Perhaps if her mother had lived, 01' some woman had taken her dead mother’s place, she, Blanche, would not have fallen into the trap set for her by this stranger. “1 do not know. Do not speak to me of Bruce!” she said, bitter- “Where is Bruce all the even- ing?" asked Lord Seymour‘ with an awful gape. “He nasu’t bccn near mo. and he usually comes and has a chat.” The old man laughed. “You and Bruce have quarrcled again! Never mind, you will make. it up again.” How time fled! Whether the hand play-ed square dances or round, whether she was on her hmzd or her heels for the remainder of that night, Floris did nut know. She only knew tnat Bruce, her sweetheart-how pretty 3 word it is, though fashion has decreed it out of (latefiwas continually at her side, whispering passionate love in her ears, pressing her hand, m‘on venturing to kiss lK‘l‘ hair when he could do so unobserved. At last Lady Betty grew tired, not, however, befurc the ball was nearly over, and at the end of :L waltzv-during which Floris had been responding with “Y-csos” and “N095” to her partner’s observa- tions, without knowing in the least what he was talking about she found herself, touched upon the arm by Lady Betty’s fan, all the worse for wear by this time. He would have danced all the reâ€" maining dances with her, if she would have allowed him, setting at defiance the fury of her engaged partners; but Floris insisted upon his going off and doing his duty elsewhere, and it was half with amusement, half delight, that she watch-Cd him going through tlloi’ business of a waltz with some other young lady, with his eyes straying, wistfully, hungrin toward herself, “I think we’ll go now, my dear," she said, then she looked at I’loris’ face, radiantâ€"may rather, softly g10vring~~with happiness, with a stare of astonishment. “By the. way, how many times have you danced with Lord Norman 7.” A crimson flush flooded Floris’ face and she bent down to arrange hm‘ cloak. “Oh, not many, Lady Pendloton,” she replied. “Oh, not many!” echoed Lady Betty, with a laugh. “Why, I haw: seen you dancing with him four times! No wonder Blanche went so early.” A spasm of pain ran through Floris’ heart, but she fought against it. “'hat did it matter, this couplv- ing of his name with Lady Blanohrn‘s. While she, Floris, was his (‘hUSCn love, his future wife? All the same, Lady Betty’s banterâ€" ing speech hurt her. At: the moment, l’n’nvm‘m‘, she Ward a \70109 at her elbow that, disâ€" poHvd all pan]. “Herv you mg? So am Mlss Curhslo CHAPTER XI ‘ ,, . . are I“ he smd “Cr‘lâ€" mmo hm hm.le 1‘ CUTIE? (my “NU. ilnurh munl‘md t 101' me put that cloak all, 1 was Rum” Closer around your neck,” and his fingers strayed to her ear, and he pressed 1t (tarelesle. “Look here, Betty, I'm fearfully hungry,” he said, they reached the hall and footmen were- calling for Lady Pendloton's carriage. “T00 hungry for grilled hmics, which is all I should get at the club. Let me come home with you?" “Will you?” exclaimed Lady Betty, delightfully. “But .l‘m afraid there won't be much to eat], 31‘1100. ” “I don’t carol I‘ll take my chance. I am hungry enough to oat anythingâ€"Miss Carlisle even. and he pressed Floris’ arm. “That would be carrying your at bentions a little too far, Bruce,’ said Lady Betty, mischievously. “Can you squeeze yourself in the brougham, do you think?” “If I could unscrew my legs,” he said, laughing. “1'11 got up beside John,” and he pun them in, and climbed on the box. The supper was laid in a very few minutes in the hl'oakfastiroom, that being, Lady Betty remarked, the: easiest room in the house, and Lord Norman, with a lady on each arm, led them in. “Edward has gum: to lmd I” cried Lady Bhtty. “His speech was a great succe s.” “Here's the premiership to him I" exclaimed Lord Norman, raising the champagne glass, his eyes alight with happiness as they rested on Floris'downcast face. “I wish everybody joy and success to night, ’ he added. “Betty, this is an admirable fowl, let me give you a. wing. Floâ€"AMiss (‘arlislofl’ with mock ceremony, “can I assist you to some more galatino? Betty, I think I shall stipulate for the future that you give us supper in this cosy little room after every outing.” “I shall be delighted, Bruce, if you will undertake to be always in this humor. What is. the matter with you toâ€"night‘! You are like, a boy. You remind me of Bertie. By the way, where did he vanish to? Bruce, do you think you really ought to have any more chamâ€" pagne?” with mock gravity. “What is the matte demand-ed Lady Betty handsome face, more she had seen it sine-e home for the holidays “I don't; know. I am not sure that I ought,” he retortved. “Chamâ€" pagne to a man in my frame of mind, Betty, is like oil on fire.” “What is the matter with you?’ demand-ed Lady Betty staring at his handsome face, more joyous than she had seen it sine-e he was a, boy ) “ShaH I tell you?” he said. “Shall I tell 1101', Miss Carlisl‘cZ” and he leaned across and smiled into Floris’ eyes, which dropped in stantly. “Why do you ask her?" demand Pd Lady Betty. “How can it, pos sille concerp _hm:?”‘ He leaned hack in his chair and laughed, not loudly, but with pure, unrestrained, mirthful happiness. (To be ((n'ltinued.) (‘an Accommodate as Many as ’l‘en Wershippers. The Roman church at Pcnon, a suburb of Mexico City, is the smalâ€" lest in the world. In general ap- pearance this tiny structure some» what resembles the oldest Roman Church in Mexico, in the capital City a. large one. The Penon church can comfortably accommo- date as many as ten worshippers. It contains a little altar before which the marriage ceremonies of the young people of the village are performed. There is hardly room for the bride and groom to stand before it side by side. The door into the church is 50 low that a man of ordinary height cannot enâ€" ter without steeping. The roof is surmounted by two small steeples in which hells hang and are rung as regularly as the big hells in the great cathedrals. The total height of the Peiion church, including the steeples, is not more than one-half that of the great door of the ca; thedral. The I’cnon church serves as the place of worship for the en~ tire population of the little \ril» high. When the interior becomes crowded the parishioners patiently wait until some of the \vorshippers leave and there is room for them to enter. WORLD'S S)! A LLEST (‘ll l'R(‘}l. IIT SURE OF IT :\ :d I \1mm) Lh: HH- ha (1)121 (Malina. non»f:1ttm1ing foods, “law-1mm)» nf shon‘. wvllâ€"ventilated It‘ll. LUIIMW. and Mounly within, should HUI" 'm- the ul'dor (If puultr)’ keeping for Hho m~x1 him-t} days. *‘ If“ H is Inwt Hui to use trap nests 113“? fin)"ng HH- mmmvr unless they wan iv'l‘m/ l-«fluwl aftm‘ (“{{W‘N half lmur, «Her ‘fmm Hle von- Hmw ’1, Hm hm“- mJX Seldom is this great laborsavâ€" ing device used when stacking in the fields. One is used in this way ( n the college farm with great suc- cess. It is made as follows: Take < m2 long cedar pulp, similar to the mdinary telegraph pole; attach three long guy ropes or wire to the tip. also the pully and rope that fi-O+H++++§+++++++++++.t HINTS FOR FIELD S‘TACKING. It is necessary to be thinking of the best and cheapest methods for Landling the Crop. The, horse fork in the burn is certainly a very useâ€" ful implmnent, one that saves much time and heavy work pitching. H+¢+++++++++++v¢v+v¢+t to be used for hauling the hay. Attach one end of the rope to a tree or firm post. Hitch the horse to the other end of the rope. The pole is now ready for hoisting. Care must be. taken to have the hole dug in such a way as to keep the pole from going sideways when hoisting. In starting the stack the l-ottoni should be four feet from the lwttom of the pnle. The top of the pole should he. slanting sideways towards the centre of the stack, as it does not work as well as slant~ .ing two ways, When unloading the load should be outside the rope. Should the heavy forkfuls of hay disturb the side of the stack stand {t few boards against the side of the stack. Another plan that is used with success, especially when round stacks are made, is the following: Take three long telegraph pnlos and fastvn them at the top in such a way that they will givc a few inâ€" ches. Next make a shot). eight fact. long of 4x6 scantling; attach one to the bottom of each polo. This will admit of a horse being hitched tti each when moving to a new loâ€" cality. When clear of the stack, lt is fundamentally sound to conâ€" sult the tastes of animals when cn- (traveling to get them to eat and digest the greatest amount of feed, says the Breeder’s Gazette. It is not exact to say that it is a mistake to furce an animal to ac- quire an appetitc for certain foods. Must animals are netionate in their tastes, just as are people. and they are apt to sniff at new foods. Did you ever notice that farmer at a, hotel. where a Wide range of prev- (rider is offered, including advanc- ed season delicacies which they can- not get at home, generally stick right close to ham and eggs? Apâ€" petite is much of a habit. Hence it. is sound practice to change feed gradually. In preparing feeds for animals, however. it is certainly desirable to consult their appetites. Much difference of opinion has been expressed over the time to cut timothy for hay. Dean Waters, of the Missouri Agricultural Col- lege. submits the results of some Very clever work on that point and clinches it with some cunvincing evidence recorded unconsciously by the animals themselves. (,‘attlc, do not care for Woody, well-ripened hay when they can get that which is cut at an earlier stage, constiâ€" tutes a very creditable bit of study 0? a disputed point. T “‘Olild Izvzdréise attaching to poles a reasonable distance apart to keep them from falling. Two pull‘cyzs and a, single rope with horse fork atâ€" tached are all that are necessary for either s*ackers.~Jolln Fixter, McDonald College. Clean the house daily. Remove the males from breeding pens. Separate the, growing cockerols from the pnl‘xots. Feed the cockervls a little heav- im‘ than the puHcts, Now is a good time tu got rid of the surplus old stock. Better cull out all undesirable old stock so as to give more room to those to be held over during the “inter, Keep the drinking wutor in the coolest place possible. Sun will quickly affect the water. See that the houses are properly \nmililaytml at night. To compel finals to l‘HnSl) in :1 close, filthy place is a good way to have unhealthy (‘HANG 1C FEED GRA I) UA LLY 11 About the Farm POULTRY HINTS