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That evenng Josine, having re- ceived permissmn to visit; “an aged grandmother who was sick," went to spend an hour or two with her friend, the landlady of the “Three Pigeons.” She passed through the public or coffeeroom with her usual noiseless, quick step, very much like the tread of a. self-possessed cat, and entered the little parlor at the farther end. As she did so she shot a. glance toward the compartment nearest the parlor, and a faint smile of satâ€" isfaction gleamed in her black eyes as she saw an old whiteâ€"haired gen- tleman, with spectacles, seated at a table, diligently persuing a, Pari- sian newspaper. His quick eyes caught it, and he nodded as he resumed his paper; but after a few minutes he laid it down, and with a. slow and listless manner he entered the little parlor in which sat Josino and the land- lady, the latter of whom greeted him with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders, as if she were greeting an eccentric but harmless old man with whom it was pleasant to have a chat. “Josino must have a large slice of this,” he said, musingly. “Good- day, Lady Blanche. You will find that your confidence in me has not been misplaced.” “I shall not hesitate to ask you for it, my lady. Our interests are mutual. No warâ€"even such a little corned of an affair as thisâ€"can be eagle o_n without money." The old gentleman sat down and began to talk about the latest fore- ign news, speaking in French, Jo- ame listening in Silence, the land- lady uttering the usual ejaculation. Presently she rose rto attend to some customers, and the old gen- tleman dropped the news of the day abruptly and leaned over to Josine. “Well, mademmselle?” he said. “Speak in English,” said Josine. “There is not one, or few, who un- derstand it.” He looked at her for a moment, then he took some sovereigns from his pocket, counted out ten and laid them on the table, covering them with his hand. The door opened and Lady Blanche entered. As he turned, she laid a bank note on the table and pointed to it. :‘Tuke ig,” she said, in a. low vcgpg. “3V hen you‘ need moreâ€"~â€"” He took up the note. it was one for fifty pounds, and his eyes glist- ened. He looked up as she passed, and raised his hat, sweeping it earth- Ward in the French fashion; and Josine just inclined her head; but, to make up for this curt acknow- ledgment of his courteous salute, she‘ made a, sharp, swift, gesture with. her‘ long, thin, gupple hand. Josine regarded him with a cunâ€" ning look in her black eyes, then her head dropped on one side, mus- ingly. “See!” he said, with a smile. “Exchange is a practice of all not say letters, any scrap of paper bearing the handwritings of Lady Pendleton and Miss Carlisle, the two friends I have heard you men- tionâ€"and this little bagatelle is yours.” Jesine pushed the letters across to him with one set of fingers, and clutched the money with the other. He laughed softly at her eagerness, and unfolded the papers. There were three ; a. scrap of memorandum written by Lady Pendleton, a short note from Lord Norman, contain- ing a few lines accepting an inviâ€" tation, and a copy of some song verses in Floris’ handwriting. “True. You are always discreet," he said, with a beautiful French ac- cent. “Have yourwhat _I want 1” “Have I got what you want? I don’t, know. Last time we met, you asked me to procure some specimens of handwritings." “Ah, thanks. A million thanks!” ho murmurch holdiyg put his‘ hand. “Wait a, minute/fish: said, with a short nod, “you have not got them yet_!”_ A. “And you have got tilem?” he said. 7 ‘SAnd I have got thcny’ she as- sented. “Put five more sovereigns, mon- smur, and they are yours,” she sald. " He added them slowly, and lifted his hand. He glanced at them with 5 face from whlch every trace of exm‘vp Fighting Life’s Battle; CHAPTER XII.â€"â€"â€"(Cont’d) 0R, LADY BLANCHE’S BITTER PUNISHMENT This particular part .had been oxganized to meet Lor Bruce, who was a special favorite with Sir Jo- seph, and comprised some of the best known of the best setâ€"lords fund ladies, painters and poetsâ€" and the arrival of Lord Bruce’s betrothed was looked forward to with the keenest interest. 7' Jééiné sat and watched him for a moment, then hgr eyes g1_eamcd. “Observant! One need not be so exceedingly observant to remark that for an old man, so very white- headed an old man, m-onsieur has very bright eyes, and handsâ€"bah! hands white and smooth as a. man’s of five and twentyl” a. deer forest and trout streams, the Lynchea had a, wonderful French cook, and a famous library of books and gallery of pictures, so that the net was constructed to catch and hold all sorts of fish; and no one considered himself happy unless he could look forward to a fortnight in the autumn at Ballyâ€" sion had vanished, then he put them in his ppcketl and nod led: a “Oh, do not trouble to play the oomecly out, monsieur,” she said. “It is of no consequence to me what you want them for. You have them; I have the good money. We are quitsâ€"for the present. For the present! Shall I be too rash if I prophesy that it will not be long before monsieur requires my as- sistance again?" : fie liookgd at her, then he got up and stood silent and smiling. U ‘ v “No,” said Josine, showing all her teeth. “I will sell it to you, though.’_’ V‘i‘AUh, but that is the same,” he said, and with a sweep of his hat, he stole out. The Lynches of Ballyfloe were exâ€" tremely popular people. Sir Joseph had started in life as an errand boy in a. merchant’s of- fice; had, by the usual process, de- veloped into a fullâ€"blown merchant himself, and, by a happy venture in jute or cotton-«some said tallowâ€" had succeeded in making a. pile which rumor put at a. round milâ€" lion- Ballyfioe was one of the finest es- tates in Scotland. The house was a ma nificent one, built by a great Scotc lord, and so added to and improved by Sir Joseph that it had become a. palace._ In addition to Bruce, of course, traveled down with them, and after a journey which Floris thought so short as to seem one of a, few miles only, they reached the nearest station to Ballyfloe. Here they found a magnificently-appointed carriage with an outrider, and a, fourgon for the luggage. After a short drive they arrived at: the house. The carriage door was thrown open, and down the lane of servants Sir Joseph marched himself to hand the ladies out. pleasant smile on his simple yet; shrewd face. “Lord Norman, I hope the ladies are not used! Lady Pendleton, it was extremely kind of you to honor me. My wife Ls very anxious to see you, Miss Car- lisle,” and with a lady on each side of him, the man who had commenc- ed life by lighting an office fire and dusting desks, led them into the magnificqnt hall. “Mademoissele is observant,” he said. with a. bow. “Yes, it may be; and if I should, mademoiselle will glve me her V'aluqble aid?” “I am very delighted to see you,” he said, witrl} a stiff_ boyv, and a Here they were met by Lady Lynch, a pleasant little body, who seemed as. homely amid her grand surroundings as if she were in a. suburban semiâ€"detached villa. “And this is Miss Carlisle?” she said, looking up at Floris us she held her hand. “My dear, I am very glad to see you. Lord Bruce is a. very old friend if my hus- band’s and of mine. I don’t think there is any one my husband thinks So highly of, or looks up to more than his lordship, and I hope you will like us. We will do all we can in make your stay with us pleasant to youwh, yes, for our own sakes, w that we may induce you to come ME; ébépped, for a. broad grin spread itjself over Josine’s face. :1, ‘-“â€"'i‘rfixaflli{$. am now satisfied. shall study these specimens and make my nofies:â€"â€"” vgzun CHAPTER XIII. It was not until the dinner â€"â€" a. grander banquet than any that in all past ages had merited the name ~â€"had Commenced, that Floris no~ ticed that Lady Blanche was not looking so well as when she had seen her for the first time in her box at the opera. If there had been any malice in the glance wich Floris had met across the dinner table, her manner atoned for it; now, if it did not en- tirely wipe out all remembrance of it. Under the influence of the rare smile and the soft, dulcet voice, Floris found herself lulled into a. belief that the beautiful creature could not possiblly be guilty of any- thing approaching deceit, and she was in that state of mind when the door opened and the gentlemen en- tered. “Aren’t you inclined to be un- just to Lady Blanche?” Floris said, gently. “You don’t like her, you knowâ€"” With a sweet smile, that was al- most childlike in its gladnelss, she came up to the group and kissed Floris. “I am so glad you have come!” she murmured. “We have all began expectmg ygu 750 gagerly.” There was a look of thoughtful- ness almost amounting to care in the eyes, and a strange, proud smile on the lips that Floris had thought incapable of expressing aught but complete and perfect repose. It was not one o-f dislike exactly, but rather one of close watchful- ness. Of _c_our_se, it instantly changed Some one else noticed it also, for as the ladies trooped off to the drawingâ€"room, Floris felt Lady Betty’s fan on her arm, and heard her whisper: “How strange she looked to- night~Blanche, I meanl” “Strange?” said Floris. “Yes,” said Ledy Betty, pulling her down to an ottoman. “I have never seen her look like that. Do you know I’m afraid Blanche is up to mischief I” “No, I don’t. We never could get, on,” assented Lady Betty, “and I am always suspicious of her; but I dare say I am unjustâ€" oh, I’ve no doubt I am. After all, what mischief can she do '5" and she looked at Floris, thoughtfully. Floris shook her head. “What indeed!" she said, laugh- which "umor put at a. round mil- ing. “One would think, hearing us talk, that she was a naughty schoolgirl in perpetual danger of playing some trick or other.” “Hem!” said Lady Betty. “Hush!” here she comes,” and she got up to make room for Lady Blanche. She saw Lord Norman look around and discover her, and then come across the room with the di- rectness of, and the speed of an ar- row from a bow. _ In the drawing~room Floris and Lady Betty wefe soon? surrounded; Anothcr girl might have been rendered vain, might have been in danger of having her head turned, by the attention and adulation lavished upon her; but, as usual, Floris received and often partied it with her simple, unassuming modesty- Preséntly from the other end of thg room eutqreduliady Blanche. Sha was splendidly dressed, as usualâ€"with greater care perhaps than usual-and as she glided to- ward them many a. glance of ad- miration was directed toward her. x. “No, you need not do that,” she said; “you can sit down and talk to Floris. I am going to play." and with a slow, graceful case she glided to the piano and commenced maxing. From hall to hall and corridor to corridor they were led with almost royal state to their apartments - apartments such as Floris had never even imagined~and were told that they had an hour in which to pre- pare for dinner. Once during the dinner, as she was listening to Lord Norman, who was talking to Lady Glenloona, Floris looked up and caught Lady Blanche’s eyes fixed on her face will) a curious expression. “We have been having a. charmâ€" ing chat.” said Lady .u’vanche, "so nice and absorbing that we had quite forgotten 3011.7 “All right.” he said, “then go away agam.” it was generally understood that Floris was to be the lady to be specially monored this autumn at Ballyfloe, and the worldlings were eager to pay_ theirlxomage. to a. smile, but that thevlook Had actually shone in her dark eyes Floris felt assured. “Well '2" he said. “You two talk- ing scandal ?’_’ Floris’ eyes filled, and she press- ed the large hand, which was as soft as it’s owner’s heart. “I am sure I shall be very hap. py, Lady Lynch,” she said, “and I am very glad to come.” “Thank you, my dear! And now you shall go to your rooms.” “.7 ""U' “It is awfully warm,” he sand. 1’11 A Scottish farmer, who has made a. study of dairy 00nd tions in Den- mark, gives the following as the chief reasons why Danish butter is uniform and good; 1. The cows receive roots all win- ter and thus the butter is soft and not hard and dry, as when fed on hay and cakes alone. When mud and slush cover the chicken lot and pens great care must be taken to avoid rheuma- tism among the fowls. A little straw thrown on the floor and over the yards may hinder serious trou~ ble in the flock. A spoonful of kerosene should al‘ ways be kept in the drinking water at this time of the year. Many dlseases are held in check in this way. The fowl gets a little of the oil every time it gets a drink, A The chicken crop is considered by the average poultry raiser as a small issue, hardly worthy of conâ€" sideration or deserving of thought- ful attention, and, true to the law of compensation, fowls under such management yield no more profit than is commensurate with what has been accorded them. In speaking of the droppings as an indicator of the health of the flock, the dropping should be of conâ€" sistency to hold their shape, but should not be solid. In color they should be dark, tapering off into greyish and white. 1f the dropâ€" pings are dark with red splashes of mucous in them feed less meat. 1f the droppings are soft or pasty and yellowish or brownish, feed more meat and less starchy food. In case of greenish, watery diarâ€" rhoea you should investigate the sanitary conditions and the water supply. V A good insecticide can be made by putting a pint of kerosene m a. gallon of whitewash. Unless checked in time chicken lice will multiply with almost in- credible mpidity- A hundred will increases to a million if not eradi- cated before they get a. good start. Learn to profit by your mistakes. If you made a mistake last year try not repeat it. Success in the poultry business is largely due to avoiding past mistakes and the mistakes of others. H++¢9§+++++¢9¢4+0999+1 l4f¢++§+§§‘b§6++‘§§¢f§ FOR AND ABOUT POULTRY. One good breed of chickens on}, farm is worth more than ten dlfâ€" fer-ent breeds. ‘2. The milk when it comes into the factory must be pasteurized to 185 degrees F. and by this means turnips and other flavors are got rid of. 3. The cream is cooled to about 6-1 degrees F. and a. starter of lacâ€" tic acid used. The cream is only kept for 24 hours. Thus it will be seen that when the- st-arter is there and the cream only kept for a. short period, no bad flai'O's can raise. 4-. The barrels the day before be~ lug used are steamed, and the in- sidv receives a. coating of moist lime, which is: wasth 01? next day before the butter is put in and after “fishing, the barrels are rubbed with salt. Thus the odor from the wde is to a large extent; prevent- ed and does not flavor the outside of the butter “There is an awful draught all of a sudden," he said. “Some one has opened a. window.” Pulverized charcoal should be set where the fowls may partake of it when desired. Besides brightening the plumage it is a conditioner that has few equals. Suddenly while she was sitting there, she heard a strange sound behind her, the sound as of some one trying to open a window. For $1 mvomentfior two she paid no attention to it, and it was Lord Norman who remarked it. The paper which firms the bar- rels IS steeped 1:) salt water for two There, leaning against a marble statute of Venus. he stood and looked down at her, talking to her in that softened voice which is the best medium for love’s confidences; and Floris, with halfâ€"closed eyes, sat and listened, forgetful of the world outside, even of the little world so near them. Andâ€" she turned and walked some steps behind her. (To be continued.) “Let us go into the conservatory; we can hear Blanche’s waltz just as well there. What a crowd it is! People come and go here as if it were open house for all the world.” He drew her arm through his, end? they made their way into thelargci glasshouse, which ran the whole; length of one end of the room. About the Farm DANISH BUTTER. “The department considers that. under the above section all dairy rooms are required to be efiectual- ly screened against flies. Flies whose hale cause them to visit places where filth abounds, such as manure piles and other accumula- tions of refuse are known to carry rot only small particles of refuse or filth on their bodies and legs, but also to carry other contaminat- ing matter such as germs which cause dis-ease. Thus by excluding the flies from your dairy you re- move a. source of contamination by' dirt and disease germs, both of which are liable to alter unneces-l sarily the quality of your milk."' The present naval scare is not the only one that has startled John Bull out of the usual state of plaâ€" cid equanimity he maintains in rev gard to such matters. Indeed, his 1909 attack of the. jumps is but a. fleaâ€"bite by com-; parison with that of 1884, whom; owing to the exposures of a certain evening newspaper, he became sud- denly convinced that his vaunted supremacy in ships and guns existed on paper only. One of the earliest naval scares. occurred in 1652, when the Dutch Admiral Van Tromp sailed through the Straits of Dover with a. broomi at his masthead, to denote that ho had swept the English from the seas. The roughâ€"andâ€"ready inso-i lence of t‘e proceeding stirred; men’s blood, and in a. trice battle ships were building in every suit-.- able port and inlet from John 0” Groat’s to Land’s End, while inf land for-est and dell rang unceas-g ingly with the sound of innumer“ able axes being laid to the roots; of the sturdy oaks that were tel furnish timber for the new Englishi Navy, destined presently to destroy_ that belonging to Holland, and its‘ too presumptuous commander along‘ with it. Another big naval scare, due to our then crack battleship, the Cap- tain, having turned turtle in the Bay of Biscay, occurred in 1870. It resulted in the introduction of a, new type of vessel, the Monarch, whose reserve of equilibrium was 16 to 1 as compared with that of the Captain class. This was obvi- ously going to the other extreme. His alarm and anger upon that occasion knew no bounds, culmin- ating, some six months afterwards, in his kicking out of olfice the Government responsible, and this notwithstanding the fact that large- and important additions to the Navy had been authorized in the meantime. Precisely ten years later another. similar revelation led to the found-l ing of the VNavy League. ‘ But such, unfortunately, is the usual result- of these popular panics. iflfis one gave us ships shaped hke cheeseâ€"boxes, as safe as they wvere slow, and withal tremendous “coal‘ eaters.” days before use; 8.150 the churns,‘ butter workers and-(ream tubs are! coated with moist lime after the cream has been washed off. This is allowed to remain on for about ten minutes, when it is washed OK with boiling water. Fortunately for us we were nobi at war while they held the seamâ€"v» Pearson’s Weekly“. All barrels have psinted on the outside, “Danish Butter” along with the registered number of the dairy it came from, so that if there were any complaints. they could be traced right back to the dairy the butter can 1 from. Concernng tha screening of dalrles the letter says: Naval Scares Have Thrown John- Bull Into Fits. ré‘Havevyou ever geen bitten by a, dog ‘Vfihe gskqd. “Screen your dairies against flies” is th« warning which has been sent out t4 the dairyn‘ien who send milk to the district of Columbia, U. S. A., v Health Officer W. O. Woodward The learned hobo was dispensing :nowledge for the benefit; of his less enlightentd cougpaniqn.._ liforzifi’ ‘hever knowed m m matter wid me!" “Are you not afraid of hydrophoâ€" bia?” “Nix on de hydro.” “ ’Tis a, curious disease. When a person contracts hydrophobia thq1 very thought of water makes him sick.” “M‘Jany’s de time,” replied the unenlightened 0119. “Is data on de leveli Yuan ain’t stringin’ me?” “It is a scientific tack" A male gossip I looking for a fob.- “’liELY J. B. GETS ANXIOUS. “ft is avscientifio {ac ‘3';qu “Den I bet I’ve he}! HAD ALL THE SYMPTOMS. FLY-SCREENED MILK. in min