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Start before before Meam was a. warm Staflord’s fir: He got into 1 to the Lake. was an elabc ing-she house, and b0 towels on his arm. "Did you expect me?" asked Stafford, as the man touched his hat and opened the bathing~shed. “Yes, slr‘. SXr Stephen sent down last night to say that you might come down." Stafl'ord nodded. His father forgot nothing! The boatman rowed him out «n... .hn Inks: and Stafford had a delight- night to say 11 Smfford no nothing! Th1 mm the lake. ful §wim. It for the lake as clear and that is 82 man, who miringlyâ€" me “'31 launch would be reauy notice. or the Sailing 1 the matter of that, if hi them. ’ them the mind slon mth Eonen'ed smile w man's a1 "Hz thing down uuvvn w sec. ‘ "Yes. everything." replied Stafford.‘ “I can't think hOW\you have managed to get it done in so short a time.” he added. glancing round at the wellâ€"grown shrubs. the smooth paths and the plush-l like lawns, which all looked as if they had been in cultivation for years. Sir Stephen shrugged his shoulders. “It is all a question of moneyâ€"and the right men." he said. "I always work on the plan. and ask the question: ‘How soon. how much?‘ Then I add ten ner cent. to the contract price on condition that the time is kept. I find 'time' penâ€" alties are no use: it break's the con- tractor's back; but the extra ten per cent. to gain makes them hustle. as they say on the 'other slde.’ Have you seen the stables yet? But of course you haven't. or I should have seen you there, I go down there every morning; not be- cause I understand much about horses. but because I’m fond of them. That Evil:l he your department. my dear Staf- or .' “Inn. At each turn of their way Stafford found something to admire. and his wonderment at the settled and estab- lished appearance of the grounds and ’gunaings was Snereased by everything e saw. uv "It is extraordinary!" he said. "The‘ place looks as if it had been made and inhabited for years." Sir Stephen smiled. “Oh, I stipulated that there should- n't be any newnessâ€"any 'smell of paint.’ so to speqk. Here are the stables; I had them put as far from the house as possible. and Yet Ket-at-able. Most men like to stroll about them. I hope you'll like them. Mr. Pawson. the trainer. designed them.” Stafford nodded with warm approval. "They seem perfect." he said as. after surveying the exterior. he entered and looked down the long reach of stalls and loose boxes. many of which were occupied. as he saw at a glance. by val- uable animals. "They are a fine lot. sir," he said. gravely. as he went down the line. "A remarkably fine lot! I have never seen a better show. This fellowâ€"why, isn't he Lord Winstay's bay. Adonis?" A mm Young Man; Staff at the light-w that n good, Stafford The head gr with Pottinge a. little distar men exchangc "Have you nsked Staffer: speaking in love. ihus‘ with FF if (h whet The waterâ€" 1 would in w Ms C iéhtman In atl on his arm. you expept ‘m which had no Ht admiration in it. a a swim, my boy right, I hope? I to see." _ in and slept 30111! Side hich the winding path. had been keen, and somewhat hard. and his eyes lit up with a :h had no little of the boat- CHAPTER VII Said Sir Stephen . groom. Davls by name. stood nger and some underlings. at :tance in attendance. and the ngcd glances and nods. ou seen these. Pottinger?“ lord, turning to him. and in the tone which servants th‘ went up to the house in “after-bath" frame of his father. Th_e_exnre§- touched his forehead they're first rate. a re's a mar .Ild like to his will :d_ his afford hat slr‘ Or, the Belle of the Season. atman rowed him out Stafford had a delight- nlnded him of Geneva. morning was almost :lvm in coloring: and great deal. The boa;- jdst been splendid an read at to can 51y morn‘ ts flew t fill in coloring deal. The young mas‘ was like a the 1n him that th in a moment )oat either. f_< éhouid re Found ever)“ Ls just going wn pair ’ud in Davis. respect here. Sir Ste rate. and no Him: Mr. Daâ€" ‘t. sirâ€"splen- 0 have a jug Ker. is that 7: him w M r. Stat slr turned I mought ,nd looked agmflcent, of horse art jump. L“ right Mr. Davis: mt. “'th fish In ‘t the Stafford luire heart mind the the phen. 0111‘ it, I reme some hitc we shall know them. I suppose: tneyu call in a. little while. and we will ask them to dinner. and so on. There should be some nlce people Ah. Mr. Howâ€" ard. we‘ve stolen a march on you!" “I'm not surprised. slr." said Howard, as he came up in hls slow and languid way. “I am sorry to say that Stafford has an extremely bad habit of gettlng up at pnreasonable hours. I wait until I am dragged out of bed by a fellowâ€" creature or the pangs of hungerâ€"Of course you have been bathing. Staff? Early rising and an inordinate love of cold waterâ€"externallyâ€"at all seasons are two of his lneradlcable vices. Sir Stephen. I have done my best to cure them. butâ€"ales!" l . , ,‘_4-A_A __Lx.“. u...â€" those flm Stafford's clothes as if Stafford Ian: "I ought to to Meason. sl sponslble per: dlt, if there i: father's uprig‘ ful figure. “E to you. I thim then Stafford TOUT D mm... H... u“.-. They went in to breakfast. which was served in a room with bay windows opening on to the terrace overlooking the Lake._ Exactly opposite Stafford's chair was the little evening on the other side from which he and the girl from Heron Hall had gazed at the villa. He looked at it and grew silent. A large dispatchâ€"box stood beside Sir Stevhen's plate. He did not open it. but sent it to his room. remarking: - . 7 L,,l_1_ afraid 1 judging that I .‘ men wi cinctly. “he's worthy of him‘ That's what I call ‘hands‘ now. Dash my aunt if yOu‘d find it easy to match the pair of 'em! There's a class about both that you don't often see. If you'll step in- side my little place. Mr. Pottinger. we'll drink your guv’nor's health. 1 like his shape and I like his (style; and I'm counted 3 bit of a judge. He's a gentle- man. and a high-bred 'n at that." Stafford rode over the hill and along the road by the stream. and as he rode he looked round him eagerly and keenly. In fact. as if he were scoutinz. But that for which he was looking did not appear: his spirits fellâ€"though the sun was still shiningâ€"and he sighed im~ patiently. and puttlnz Adonis through ‘the stream. cantered over the moor at lthe foot of the hills. Suddenly he heard 5"...” LV ~...-,.. "True; and if half the men I know spent their time in a similar fashion this would be a brighter and a better world. What you wlll do. my dear Staf- ford. I know by bitter experience.â€"â€"He will go and wade through a river or ride at a breakneck pace down some of those hills. Stafford is never hanpy unless he is trying to lay up rheumatism for his fildbaze. or endeavorng m break his m s." nun-lg. Slr Stephen looked across the table at the stalwart. graceful frame: but he said nothing: there was no need. for his eyes were eloquent of love and admira- tion. Stafford changed into ‘ riding things soon after breakfast. went down to the stables and had Adonls saddled. “Dayis superlntended the oneratlon and the stablemen edged round to watch. Da- \‘lS expressed his approval as Stafiord mounted and went off on Adonis. re- marking as he started: “Beautiful mouth, Davis!" "Yes. Pottingerffl said_ .Davis. .5119- 1 beer Svéh'F'heigm this remember my a hitch at first: war it in some 1t it of a farrr dth of relief. :n: me tennis ‘elow this term‘ y down. But Yc vet. There's 'ti‘ouble flannels the 1mm if they sir ght. We "But he them mer r here until yester- an hour or two. But n, I suppose: they’ll le. and we will / ask so on. There should 2câ€"â€"â€" Ah. LhanI-IOWâ€" ate r? I have if, to buy land the J how glad I glad thatâ€"I'll 91' ting The the . the Sta! .ed to had had “'hat just 1 in the da He- »1. with rent of x Staf- 115 into to see )arkmz If Jt lucky tn the and she guilty 0 a. mane] there's friends her ten up; 7"Ifisee'1tâ€"just acrdss the road. Please keep a tight hold of my shoulder: I shguld never forgive myself if you slip- be 7._" . . u. . . ‘11â€"" she said Then suddenly. just as they were on the edge of the road. she uttered an ex- clamation of surmise rakher than em- barrassment. for a. carriage and pair came round the corner and almost up- on them. Stafford stopped Adonis to let the carriage past. but the Coachman pulled up in response to a signal from some- one inside. and a man ‘hrust his head out of the window and regarded them at first with surprise and then with keen scrutiny. houldér ‘uite s He was an eldeer man. with a face which would have been coarse but for its expression of acuteness and a cer- tain strength which revealed itself in the heavy featyres. Her “([1 “Can you tell me the way to 511' Stephen Orme‘s place?" he asked in a rough. harsh voice. Ida was about to_ slip down. but she reflected that the mxschlef. it there were any. was done now: and to Stafford's admiration. she sat quite stm under the gaze of the man'e keen. sarcastic eyes. “Yes: keep straight on and round by ‘The “’oodman'; you will see the house by that _tlme.'_' said Stafford. u .,-. v u“... «- â€"~â€" ~v’ “Thanksâ€"Drive 0n. coachman." said the man: and he drew In his head with a grim smile. _and something like a sneer on his (luck lips that made Staf- ford's eyes flash. .. 2‘ “How are you getting on at your new place?” asked a lady of a. girl Whom she had recommended for a situation. “Very well. thank you,” answered the girl. “I am glad to hear it.” said the lady. “Your om- ployer is a very nice person and you cannot do too much for her.” “I don’t mean to, ma‘am,” was the innocent reply. 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It is not necessary that the latter should consider the kiss an insult.” lpslz, readmg as ‘A kiss is a rea dy of another and : permission of a. thout such perm 1y kiss if one is Ier‘s tacit consent the case of relativ ildren or lovers . WHAT IS A KISS? seam: To expel nomad: older horges. use 3th." but >viu ac equaled. Full ins urgists. SPOHN MEDlCAL 00.. Goshen. lnd., U Maic ma’am 53V Black Tan White 50¢ All Dealers Did 3' Callér av'bogiléi-Viifiwévery bottle. All E you hadn he was out ma! worms from colts, as well that will not. "physio them to c. In this rpspect SFOflN'S-Ix ame up ur mistress her seen her the walk Maidâ€"Well