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The Herons were mm very much FIXT- nrised at, Ida's flight. but though John and his wife and daughter were anything but. sorry to get rid of her. they were rather uncomfortable, and Joseph, who wag in the doldrums after his drinking 11:, did not make them more comfortable by assuring them that. he was perfecuy certain she had committed suicide. He and his father set out to look for her. but as Ida had letb no clue behind. they could find no Race of her. ‘houzh her, but as Ida had left. no clue behind. they could find no trace of her. though they procured the assistance of Scotland Yard, and inserted guarded advertise- moms in the newspapers. John Heron comforted himself with the reflection mm she could have come to no harm or they would harm bend of it; mid at inst, it oc- curred m him. whs‘n mjarly a. fortnight had elapsed. that. she might. hue return- eo to Herondale. probably to the «are of Mr. Wax-Hey. and than he had hum too i‘udigunnt to acquaint, the Herons wixh ma let. “w “mm .wnw up u w . "011;"3'eerit can't live longer than three WGEkS. she said. as sadly as if she had not scan a score of similar cases Ida laid down. her eyes were filled with tears. her heart filled with awe and won- «1121‘. Perhaps for the first time in hat life she undersmod what. Charity meant. 119111 was a waif of the slums. doomed to e In so many weeks. and yet, it was the 0 help! the lo'ving devotion of every nurma in Hip ward with mmrv comfort and starting on the moment. but he sank into the chair again as John Heron said in a. sepulchrad voice: "I should most; willineg do so. Mr. Wordley. but I regret to any 1 do not know where she is.” “Youâ€"don‘bâ€"knowâ€"where-ehe is!" said Mr. Wordley. anger and amazement strug- gling for the upper hand. “What the deuce~1 beg your pardon. Mrs. Heron! You must excuse :1) old man with {allot} "You can when you Q day. I will Loâ€"morrow ; â€"-couk1 span some ten. w that “'01 the beat doubt. is money 11 from be worlds fl five noun to the Si The man shook her head "Lor’ bless me!" said Ida‘s n‘ nityingly. "It 'ud be almost keno pore litne hhing died!" The sister looked up with mild s "Oh; yes; it can‘t live longer tha "Wifi it get. well?" asked Ida, quiu anxiousiy. The sister shook her hang. A leave me hospital and once more f: that world which has been described the best of all possible worlds. and doubt is for mose who have. plenty money and friends. but which is not ‘ from being the worst. of all possi worlds for those who have not. She tr five pounds from her little store and “1 to the sister. “I am rather poor," she- said. will] smile. “and I cannot- afiord mom th this. I wish it were a hundred times much: indeed. no money could repay yc woodncss and kindness to me. the wow of which I shall ueVer cease (o feel." The sister looked at her keenly. l. mid very gently.- “You can put it in the box in ihe h when you go out; but. you will not go day. I will arrange for you to stop uu Loâ€"mon-ow; in fact, the babyâ€"none of would spare-you. I want you in ha =ome tea. with me in my rOum try-mg and :1 littla talk. Miss Heron." So Ida turned away quickly, that t =ister might. not. see her tears, and s :eptud the reprieve. .ngl ex; p H A mm Yum Man: CHAPTER XXXVI when the 11 world I0:t Of DD8 37 CHAPTER cried. at the i": a coupie of 1 if necmary. a gelqphorjeg for aid 1 'd of it; and at he whon mjafly a it: It. she might. have , probably to the ( 1d that he had he “aim, the Herons v flight. but though John '1 daughter were anything : rid of her. they were able, apd Joseph, vwho W Or, the Belle of the Season. XXX with mild *sul'rLl'iSe she said. with a afford more than hundred times as y could repay your to me. the wonder cease m feel." L 1101‘ keenly, but Jke ‘J’Ii , the day ar- snort enough to J 039): more face must described as "He ids. and no ways a. plenty of “NC ‘hnie nob fur ley. _A,-IL‘_ ......L h is not far all possible '1. She took re and went n mad 8.111 neighbor. tver if the a hall go to- until of us have mght your he for a week and ask questions. But I want herâ€"I want her at once! I've got, important. news for herâ€"news of the greahst importanceâ€"~ I beg your nar- dou. my dear madame. for the violence of my languageâ€"though I could say a. grea-t deal more to this husband of your: ii I were alone with him. But it‘s no use wasting further time. I must find er~ I must, find her at once." John Heron was as red as it turkey cock and gasping like a cod out of water. “This gross and unseemly attack is only excused by your ageâ€"" . “Confouml my age!" exclaimed Mr. Wordley. “Let me tell you. sir. your age does not, amuse your conduct, which has been that. of a. heartless and sane-Kimon- ious fool. When I gave that dear child into your cure. _I had misgivings. and they are fully justified. Would that I had never lost, sight of hm“. The dearest. the sweetest and besbâ€"â€"â€" 0h, let me get our. or I shall say something ofloneive." As he made for the door, John Heron cleared his throat and atammered. "I will forgive you. air. You will regret this exhibizimi of brutal \‘iolenco. and l 4‘". .... __._. “I know? How should I know? I came up to see her; not. a "moment to spare. Isn't she here? Why do you both stare a: me like this?“ “She is not here.” said John Heron, “Ida. left, our house more than a‘ fortnight, ago." , Mr. Wordley looked disappointed and grunted. "Oh. gone to stay with some friends. I suppose. 1'1) Lrouble you to give me their address. Mr. Heron, please." He use. as he spoke. as if he meant starting on the moment. but, he sank into Lhe chair again as John Heron said in a. good enough to answer my question!" "Id; left our hospitable roof about :1 fprtmght ago" said Mr. Baron. “She left. like a} thief in the night~that is to say. mormng. I regret to say that she left no message. no word of farewell, behind her. I had occasion to rebuke her on the me- cedmg night, and. iollowing the dictates of an ungodly nature and a. perx'eree pride sheschose to leave the shelter of thxs 1'00 â€"-" world." "Oh. don‘t call it 1 ing like this!" said fully. “My dear sir matter with the we the 11mph: in it that able." Whil‘e he 11: had been glancing :1 ing. as it he had b pggting to )19311" aw He use. as he spoke. as starting on the moment. but the chair again as John Be sepulchral voice: "I should most winineg Wordley, but I regret to u know where she is.” Mrs: Heron began to snifi"! and “‘qrthy husband drmv himself up trxed to look dignified. and faded u! Mr. Wordley sprang to h passion rendering him speed moment. “You rebuke Miss Ida! Are your mind? And pray. \vh done?" ways,"- ‘rtammered John Heron. “Nonsense!” almost shouted Mr. Word- ley. “I don‘t want to hear any more 0‘ such. nonsense. Miss Ida's conduct, repre- henlsmbb! Why. she couldn’t conduct. her‘ self in any way than that of a high-bred. pure-minded. geuclabecu'ted girl, 1'? she tried! You have been entertaining an an- gel unawares, Mr. Heron-{bards a hit 9f Scripture for you!â€"you've had a pearl in your house, and it's been cast beforeâ€"- Bless my 3011)! I'm losing my temper! BM. 'pon my word, there's some excuse for in. You‘ve let that, dear child leave your house you’ve lost sight of her for over a fortnight. andâ€"21nd you stand there and snufile to me about her ‘conduct!’ Where is she? Oh, of course, you don‘t kpmvj; and you'd stand there like a. Stuck pug. xf I “(are (901 enough ‘0, x‘emull‘x her? trials ing. as if he had been listening and ex- pecting to hear and see someone else. “The fact, is." he said. "I have come up rather suddenly on rather impnrtant business: come up without a. momenta de- lay. Where is Miss Ida? I should like to see her at once. please. if I may!" The faces of the pair grew sallow. and the corners of John Heron's mom-h dmp- ped kmex‘ even than usual. “Ida?” he said. in a hollow voice. as if he were confused. “Where is she? Surely you knoth'r.’ \'»’or_(‘uey;§"~ _ “She had been guiny of atxempqng ensuare file affectlon of my son-~‘ gun John Heron. At. this moment the door opened and 591)}: appeared, Mr. Wordley looked 11ml. 7 h “Ensnaring the affections 4 snorted, with a, scorn. whicl Joseph‘s immediate 1'9txeat must be out. of your mmd!" "Her conduct was reprehené ways,"- ‘rmmmered John Hen “Nonsense!” almost shouw Iey. “I don‘t want to hear such nonsense. Miss Ida‘s a in the attempt. "Such languago~" he began. "Confound my language, Bur!" sxxapfied the old lawyer, his face groxvingflreqzl B9 this 0x221 shall put “Don't for me!" afraid so: '|_’_HE METALL‘IC ROOFING CO. LIMITED believes diam-made goods. especlzmyr wh} fishâ€"made Corrugated Iron direc Buy “Radcliffe” ritishumada fiarmgated Emn 1nd aux lu‘ied Mr. Wohne manning would 1: up a you day ORDEI MSW he affections of this!" 116 3, 500er. which cmfied 3U: «paid Keep the money within the Empire. Buying foreign-made tron means that Canada and the Empire are Just that much poorer Dray it misc aid Mr sir, there i world: it's the dbol‘. John and Mammered. on. air. You will had >bcen at the (10‘ been liste :l‘ejfiregensib} e r to his feet. his : n speechless fur a ham up guy 1 \m you out of what, had She his make $3. In speukmg our and lit rdley {hat deans me gc' 28 Gauge 28 Gauge ) (hi I 0h . 5’0“ 1 morn , cheer int tony Y“g ‘0 ‘ be- )Lher en the ablc her and the Jo Old -IMITED believes the Ontario farmer 18 pat the price is lower and the quality higher. V o farmers a: the following special cut prices lad “Thank God! thank God!" wna all he could excla-im for a. minute. “My dear child! my dear Miss Ida! Sit down!" He drew her to gm of the long benches and sat down besxde her. To his credit. be it stated. that the tears were in his eyes, and for a moment or two he was incapable of ~speech; indeed, it was Ida, who. woman-like, first recovered her self- possession. “Mr. Wordiey‘. Is it. really you? How did you know? How did you find me? I am so glad; oh, so glad!" She choked backed the team that sprang to her eyes and forced a laugh; for again. woman- lika. she saw that he was more upfieb than even he was. He found his voxce after awhile. but it was a very husky one. "My dear girl. my dea-i‘ Miss Ida," he said. "you are not more glad than I. I have been almost out. of my mind for the last few hours. I came to London an in a hurry Most important uewe~went to your cousin'sa Oh, dear! what a tool that man is! Heard you had run away- not at, a“ surprised. Should have run away myself long before you did Came up to London in search of yewâ€"just heard you'd gone from here." _ “I ought to have gone yesterday." stud Ida. “but. they let me stay." “God bless them!" he minted. "But how "‘Thon» s)\e has met. \vixh at) said. the Inspector. wnh an an victzon. "God bless my son}, my 3. Muide Mr. Wordley. "Wh think that?" didh you have caimly. "Have accidents there I suppose not. tom you. Wha missing?" Mr. Wordley staggered against the glass partition of the porter‘n box and growled. "Can you tell me»â€"?" he began. “Has she left any addre_se? IaI run her solicit- or. Excuse my bemg hurried: I want; her particularly." brought infâ€"run-ovex‘ caseâ€"I don’t, remem- ber her gogng out Perhaps you'd like to step upstams and see the sister of the ward she was in. the Alexandra?" While he was speaking. and Mr. Wordley was trying to recover command of him. self. a slim Mack-glad figure came down the hall, and pauemg before the large tin box provided for contributions. dropped something mm IL. Mr. Wordley watched her mbsenuy; she gaieed her head, and he sprang forward thh "M155 Ida!" on his lips. Ida uttered a cry a :1 staggered a lit- that snob. Fortunately for him, he found an in specter m charge who was both into!“ gem and zealoua He listened Mmun 1y m the detailed statement and descrip tion which the lawyerâ€"calm enough nov ~fm‘nished him. and after considering [or a minute or two, during which Mr Wordley waith in 2 192a] silence. asked "){mmg lady any friends in London Mr. Wordle: to a large re¢ “As I thou: Indy knocked Geode Street, The porter looked at. him M'mpatbet'b carlly~everybody is sympathetic at a-hos- pita]. from the head physxcian and that. puiseant, lady, the matron, down to the boy who cleans me brags plate. “Won't you sit down. -51r.” he said. "The young lady was discharged yesterday, and I qnn't‘tenv you whey: ehq'e gone; in Ida uttered a 4 Ge; for she was girl who used to’ and Mr. Wordley hands andfiuppo‘ Mr. Wordley repIied in the negativc "Think she has gone to a situation “No.” replied Mr. Wordley; "she suddenly; and I do not know what a Mien she could find. - She is a lady. : unaccustqu to earning her bread any way. lt was‘not a- particularly slow hunxom. and it dxd not take very long to get from the police station to the hospital; but, to Mr. Wordley the horse seemed to crule and the minutes to grow into days. He leamtv out of the hansom, and actually run imo the had}. "You have a patient-Jan Hemn'l’ he pantod to the hull porter The man turned to his book. “Yns, sir," he said. "Discharged yester- “Won't you I young Indy 1 and I can't 1: (act, though brought inf-r1 her her gomg step upstairs ward she was Ill uccin ale M )lll' )1 r. W One moment attempt at good enougl chokc a was outside Laburuu velocity and force of a half-wax! on his road we he could get, his br senâ€"possession. Being muse, wem, straight I! he was shrewd enough land Yard. but to the he x land 7 the xpe he! 7011 look~and thix 11-, and you've he know it. What 0! It, was all my knmvn better Lb: 0 that sunctim I've great news f‘ Wordley told him nrge red book like I thoughl, air," )1 Corner King a vide [will not. bir!‘ will tell you hope and Lrus anctimomous ‘ H3 033 ousin énough he comr I)“ Yard. terrain RC8, Have I there $3.69 per 109 square $330 93? 109 square, down by a lig Minoriea. Dark five feet, nine. two. Name 0 Ida if." replied the inspector. you any idea how many are in a. day in London? You'd be surprised if I wvaa the date she was m!" be md thix u'Ve be What all my ,1gh remember y a. :1 staggered a lip rt yet as strong as the do Lhrou h Herondalc. caught, er by both ed her. py: “p1 vmfonn 1ing. aburu Onta MPANY n. You’ve ten unhapp a fool I w ' fault! I in to haw onions idi n. and he 8 ar ledger he said. :t» Iighg Job )ll her her being “aâ€"I don't remem- aps you'd like to he sister of the again. madame! um Villa, Rt )u me )0() man 3‘ mt makes semed fferin Streets ‘he .he " ‘Ioung £ van in hair, light Age. about clothing, hi1 a, with nd, and tinted L MY turned dc 3314 I h‘l Sit“. anc 111(1 you LIMIT s patriotic-villa: he prefers Brltis 31‘. We are to~day selling the famo In a. lengthy review of the earlier operations on the battlefields of Russian Poland and Galicia, Prof. Bernard Paras, the British official correspondent with the Russian forces, gives a sketch of the spirit which he says pervades the Russian army. After referring to the c0n~ fidence of the Russians in their ar- tillery and their lack of respect for the rifle-fire of their opponents. “Yes. I know." she said. in a. low voice. “Very well. than. I went over to the house the other day to~well. to look out any little thmg which I thought you might like to buy at the ealh” Ida, pressed his hand and turned her head away. “It was A sad business. sad. V91? 83‘“ and I wandered about the place like a“ like a. lost. spirit. I was almost as fond of if. as you are, myedezu'. After I had been over the house I went. into .the grounds and found myself in the I‘mne‘l chapel. Donald and Bess followed me. alld Bessvwhat a sharp little thing she ‘61; bless hex-lâ€"she began to rout about. and presently she began to dig with her (laws in a corner under the ruined window. I was so lost in thought. that I stood and watched her in an absent kind of way; but presently I heard her bark and saw her tearing away like mad. as if she had found a rat or a rabbit. I went up to where she was clawing and saw‘what do you tlliukâ€"" Ida shook her head and smiled. "NOW." said Mr. WordIey, with intense gravity "prepare to be startled. Be calm. my dear child. as I am: you see I am quite calm!“ He was perspir‘mg at «New pore, and was mopping his forehead with a huge silk handkerchief. "I have just- made a great discovery You are 2mm“: that Herondale. the whole estate. is heav- ily mongaged‘ and that there was a for?- CWSDN‘: that means that the whole oi It would have passed away from you." kid sighed. RI-murkablc Spirit of Army Dc- scribt‘d by English Observer. "I mum, tell you this very minute or I 511511] burst," said Mr. Wordley. “My dear chxld, prepare yourself for the most. as- tounding. the most wonderful news. I don’t want to startle you. but I don't feel as though I could-keep it for another mus. hour. Do you think I could have a, gums of water?” ‘ The porter. still sympathetic, at a sign from Ida, produced a ghass of water and discreetly retired. “Have you?" said Ida, putting his hand seeminglyâ€"«she had caught something 0f the gentle. soothing way of the sister and nurses. “Must you tell me now? 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