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L. _ . “.41, M... e ~v:-- Amy 1.52? yawn. .ed at this, and she snorted reproving- ON THE 8.5. NEPTUNE ..____________________.__ Ronald and Foster had a glass of whiskey and soda each while their dog- cart was being brought round, and the-n went off, Ronald promising to So. after this serious interview,they all went back to the drawing-room, where they were questioned by every- one about their past. “ We‘ve been in the smoking-room,” call next day. ' said Carmela, with asmile, her heart] ” And It‘ll won’t forget What Itohl now feeling lighter than it had beenlyou,” said Carmela, as he went. for many a day. E “No,” replied Ronald, pressing her “ Oh I” said Pat, in mock horror; "do ' hand; “and mind you let me know ‘ when Vassalla comes down.” They drove off in the moonlight, in dilence for a time, and then Foster «aid: “ \Vhat a charming girl is Miss Tre- a! Maltese ladies smoke l” “You ought to know, Pat,” retortâ€" ud Ronald; “you saw enough of the sex in Valetta.” ‘ It's my kindly heart,” i‘etorte-d Pat, who was never at a fOss for an] answer. "Sure I didn‘t like to the poor things castin’ such longing glances, without responding to ‘rem.’v’ Everyone but Mrs. Pellypop laughâ€" vur ‘ “ Oh, ho!" from Monteith, ” so you- ’ve lost your heart 3” “And Mill)" nolt ?" retorted Foster; “ you are not the only person priviâ€" leged to lose your heart.” " Well, I hope your course of true love will run smoother than mine,” sighed Ronald. “My dear old boy,” said Foster, "yours will be all right, I’ve got a presentiment that we shall hear from Mrs. Verschbyle.” ‘ 'Do you think she. is guilty 'I” asked Ronald. "I don’t know, but whether or no, she’ll not let this place.” ly. " \Vi'th such views, Mr. By am,” said that glued lady, “ I hope you will nev- 8T marry”. “\Vhy not f” asked Ryan, glancing at Kate; "my natural inclination for matrimony is strong.” -“‘I‘hbpe your wife will be,” said Ronald, with a laugh; "or she’ll nev- eir be. able to keep you in order.” Foster had established himself by Bell, who did not appear to discour- age the advances of the young bar- "Bllt She can’t Stidp lt-” rister, though her attentilum was “Can’t she? She knows more, per- abmewhat distracted by Bubbles,who hilDSa than we think- HOW is it VHS- sart next to her. Seeing this, Pat'who ,S‘alla’s dagger was found in the dell-Cl had a. fellowâ€"feeling for lovers, drew {Khan’s breast 2” the. young man away ‘ “ But you don’t thinkâ€"” began Ron- " Bubbles," he said, “was it you that old, when Foster interrupted him. Salt for that Pearls soap picture ?” “ I think DOthln‘g,” he r’ethrtediwhlp‘ " Of course,” retorted Bubbles; “Idling up the home. " except that We’ll was the original infant.” {hear from Mrs. Verschoyle.” And indeed he did not look unlikel Events Proved ht’hl a true Dr‘hphetal the. picture, with his beardless faceit‘o‘l‘ on arrival a‘lt the crown Hotel and curly hair. lthere was a letter waiting for Ronâ€" “Fuith,” said' Mr, Ryan, "it’s aiald, which he opened and read, then mighty original infant you are, any-:P‘asse'd it to FOSt'elr- blow.” l “ Didn’t I tell you i” said the law- “Wel‘l, we can’t all be Irish," saidiyel‘: When he I‘e'aid l‘t- l Bubbles, satiricauy, ‘ “Yesâ€"I believe the end is nearerl " And a. great pity it is ye can’t,”»|th€1n W9 think” retorted Pat, 031ml“, H the finest na_| The letter said that Mrs. Versehoyle 1 tion under the sun. Did ye ever hear would will on Mr- Mo‘hlteitha at that anything that touched your heart like Crown Hotel, Great Marlow, the next Irish music i" iduy at three o’clock. I 'Slh‘g u‘3 501119», and then We’ll} So, Foster’s presentiment was true judge," said Sir Mark, suddenly inter- i after all- posing. ' ’ â€"'â€""‘ So Pat, nothing loath, went to the CHAPTER XlXIV' piano. and sang Moore’s exquisite song NSXt mOI‘nlng, When Ronald aWOke, "She is far from the Land,” in such he was Very much exercised in his, a. pathetic manner that he cast quite mind as. to the reasoln of Mrs. Vers- a. gloom over the company. but restor. choyle’s‘ visit, and wondeued what she 8d the joyous tone by dashing into wanted to see him about. G’an'tv'hweln-" . " I wonder if she wants me to mar-. At the conclusion of Pat’s ditties, l , _ _ r’y Carmela?” he thought; "of course, i Ronald and FOSter arose to go, In Splte if she’s in love with Vassallla she’ll l all? a. chorus that it was early. But , l .. be. only too anxious to get Carmela mrs' Peuyppp’ on behalf of the Oler' disposed of. She did not commit the loci party said it was late. ' V a _ murder or she wouldn’t be such a fool Beg-ad, the night’s young, and the as, to come to England ,, _ I I. .l ' n j . ‘ ' - ' . . V - - Bfifiys ple'mtlful’ Bald P‘IL’ Impud \Vhen he finished dressmg. Mr.l “I never touch Spirits,” said Mrs_ Monteith went down-stairs into the Pe‘uypop, majestically. dining-room, a pleasant apartment .. More,s the pity," retorted Pat ; “it that opened, by French Windows, on to the quaint old garden, with the red brick walls. He lighted a cigarettel to this flippamcy, but sailed out of and walked slowly up and down wait- the room, and shortly afterward de- ing for FOSteI to comet to breakfast’ parted , with the Bishop and her and was “’99qu jOtn‘ed by that gen- daugh't'er. tleiman. it Is a header Io Everybody; How Speedin and Certainly the Wretch- ed Itching and Uneasiness of Piles is Re- lieved and Thoroughly Cured by Rs. ghase’s flintment i - It seems Wâ€"Onderful that after a” scesscs‘ formed, so that it was with these years of investigation and re; great difficulty and considerable pain. search the physicians are still helpâ€" that I “’95? able to StO'OL At “Its less to renew my cum one of the severe cri-5ls Ipiirchased a hex of Dr. most common and most distressing 0113553 Ointment: bat Ihttd little C'I‘ afflictions to which men and women "‘9 fatth in it. as I had tried vario'lliS are subject, vriz., itching, bleeding remedies befiore, and to no purpose. Piles. In nine cases out of ten the “NO'W‘ imagine how great! and ‘jOY‘ doctors still recommend a surgical 0118 was my surprise to find that operation. with its expense, ex- Just the one box cured me. so that tmmti pain and danger, as the only the lumps disappeared, and also the cure for piles. external swelling. Ifeel like adif- Prejudice alone keeps the physicians from prescribing Dr. Chase‘s Oint- ment in all cases of piles. It has made for itself a world-wide repu- marriage take THE MYSTERIOU 55 CRIME i ’ud keep the night air out, anyhow.” Mrs. Pellyp'op deigned no response [cast doubt that Dr. Chase’s Oint- ment saved me from a very danger- ous and painful operation and many tation, and is sold under a positive years of suffering. It is with the guarantee to cure any case of piles, greatest pleasure and \V-lt'h athanik- n0 mutter how many opgrations have ful .h'BZl‘I‘l'. that I givethis testimonial, failed, and no matter how intense kUIOWng that DIV Chase’s Ointment has been the, suffering, has dlClDe so much for me. Xou are at This letter is but a, sample of scores perfect liberty to use this testimonial of hundreds of gases in: Canada alone as you see fit for the benefit of others in which Dr. Chase's Ointment has similarly afflicted." ' roven a truly magic remedy. This You are i'nVii'ted to make this; test otter is quoted because Mr.Dupmu is and prove to your own satisfaction well known throughout Ontario as an the almost magical power ' of Dr. earnest minister of the Gospel, and Chase's Ointment. Ask your neigh- D118 who has at heart the well-being 'bors who have used it what they of fellow-sufferers. think of Dr. Chase‘s Ointment. Use Rev. S.A.D1rprau.. Methodist minis- it when you have the ‘opportunity, tor. Consecon, Prince Edward County, and remember that it is guaranteed 0nt.. states;â€""I was troubled with to cure. any case of irtchlmg. bleeding Itching and bleeding piles for years, or protruding piles; 600 abox. at, all and theyultimately attained toavery dealers, or by mail from Edmanson. violent liorm. Large lump: or ab« Bates & 00., Toronto. “ Aren’t you hungry, old chap T’ asked Gerald, as he came into the garden. “ Rather," retorted Ronald; "I was wondering when you were going to turn up.” “ Hungry I" said Foster, raising his eyes, "and he says he’s in love ! 0h, Cupid! what a. ‘w‘orsliipper you’ve got l” you at onceâ€"it is to stop my sister’s marriage with the Marchese Vas- salla.” Gerald glanced at Runald, and as their eyes met the same thought was in their minds.” “ Jealousy!” “ But why do you come to us ?” said Ronald, politely; “ we cziniiot stop the marriage.” Ronald laughed, alid put his hand How he fervently wished he could! on Foster’s shoulder. “Yes, you can,” she replied, quietâ€" ‘ ‘Miy dear lad,” he said, quietly, 1y; “ you are looking for the murderâ€" “ love is the least of my troubles. I 81‘ 0’5 my huslmml." want to see’Cai‘mel-a free from all “B?tll,th0 Young men Stfll‘ed ;“"'ll-‘1t this annoyance, and thenâ€"" was she. going to say? " And then,” repeated Foster, as “ My sister and I are unit. very .good they walked toward the breakfast- friends," Silltl Mi‘s- VCX'S‘C'h‘Dle; "hUt room. I don’t 'want to see her married to “You’ll see as true a lover as ever 21 man guilty of a crime." sighed his soul out to a midnight "Guilty of a crime I” cried Ronald, pillow,” laughed Ronald. "Now come springing t0 hl-‘i lf’b’t; " 5"011 don’t and have some breakfast, I’m starv- mean lo Say that Vassall:iâ€"” “ Is the murderer of Leopold Versâ€" think our cli-oyle,” she said. “Yes, Iswear it.” friend will arrive?” asked Foster, as Ronahl Silt (lO'Wn fi‘g‘dln. and look- they sat down to the tame. ed helplessly at Foster, who came to “Oh, about three, I should imag- his ald- ine,” said Ronald, attacking a fried “This is 11 VBI‘Y SBI'lOUS Chart-lit N011 sole, with a good appetite. “I won- der what the deuce she wants to see me. about?” She. sprang to her feet in a fury. “Humph! that’s a puzzlér,” said “Sure!” she hissed, viciously; "of the. barrister, lightly; “but I (liCdl’l‘. 3 course I am sure; you have been look- think I’m far wrong when I say it 1 ins for the murderer of my husband. will be all about Vassalla,” and I tell you the man, then you doubt Ronald laughed, and went on with my Wordâ€"bah!” his breakfast. He was singularly] Foster was quite unmoved by her lightâ€"hearted, this young man, because ; Violence- an idea had entered his mind that all] “ I always Presume ll man'S inno- woruld yet be Well. 'If it were not ce'n't’ till he is lJ'I‘QVBd Ellllty,” he said, for hope and sanguine expectrations,§qule't1Y: ” so that must where would our pleasure in the fu-lcusei hilt are you sure Vassalla 00m- ture be? Imi‘tteid this crime 2” . They finished their breakfast and "I will tell You all about it," said ' ,V 3! ling. “\Vhat time do you "are you sure i” be my ex-- l CAUbED BY OVER-STUDY AND CLOSE CONFINEMENT. â€"-a- How :1. Popular School Teacher Sumered- Am! How Acting on a Friend's Advch She 'l‘rlcul Dr. William J l'lnk Pills all “’ds Restored to Health and Strength. “About the most thorough and popular teariher we have ever had here.” is the opinion expressed by the people of Canaan, N.,S., of their pres- ent young lady school teacher. Misl Nellie Oiittem Miss (Button is posses sod of keen. intelligence and engagihg manners, and has been peculiarly suc- cessful in her chrbselnl profession. At present she looks the picture of health, and one observing her good color and buoyant spirits, would never lliiuik of assocliatiirg her with sickiieSs. It was, however, only last autumn that she was almost hopeless of coniiiluing in her work on account of her ill-health, and her condition was a source of alarm‘ to her friends. “Yes,” she said to an .Acadianl re- make. madam,” Sflld EGSteI‘, gl‘avelyupoirter who called upon: her recently to learn the particulars of heii‘ case. “I suppose it is‘ a daily I owe to Dr. \Villiams’ Pinlk Pills, that I should make public tilie wonders they worked for me, but perhaps I would not have thought of it if you; had not called.” “You see, in addition) to my’ teach- iing, Ihad been studying very hard over my ‘B’ work, and their I was at- tacked with whooping cough, which did "Ilioll; leave melf'or a. long time, and so I became pretty well run down. I Was always considered the embodk men-t 10f health at home, but last then went out for a walk; saw thel MIS- Verschoyle, Slttlng down again; autumn I was really alarmed over house where Shelley lived, on whichMWhem I married Mr. Verschoyle, my 1 my condition. Sometimes in the is a tablet erected by 51,- Wim.,,m, cousin Matteo Was in love with :me.” schmlroom I would be seized with Clayton, and interviewed the landlady "‘50 your SlSteI‘, of the hotel into wlhichl a portion ,of. RODRM. gravely. the. place is turned. ‘ " He swore he would kill Leopold " Don’t remember ’im,” said the ; Verschoer if he golt the chance, and landlady, when they asked about the; he has kept his word. I was on board poet; “I think he was afo're any time.” i and saw hlm-” “And this is fame l” ejaculated Fos- "saw him 00mml‘t the crime ?” teir, when they left " Shelley isn’t even; "NOt 5'0 much as that," She replied; remembered by namey’ and he began “ but I will explain. I met my hus- to spout Horace when Ronald stop; band in -Valeltta and went on board ped him.' _ e to see him.” " Don’t be clas‘si‘c'al, old chap; but! "Yflu d831le (10mg SO ln your let- Lcok at these old pztrties_” teir to Vassalla,” said Foster. The old parties consist-ed of two old! “ Ah! he showed you thatâ€"it was women, who informed the gentlemen to save him I thte it’ I 3111 the only that they were each eighlty years .old,i Witness Wh'O OOUld Prove him gllllty, and had never beezn‘Touit of the towng and I said I was not on board, so in So Ronald gaVe them each a shilling the case ‘Qf his being found Out, I and walked away with his friend. Wh'lll'd nhlt have to appeal“ agfllnSt “I daresay they are much happier; hum” , ‘ than we. are,” he said, Bighlng. “ How was the crime committed?” " Better to be a butterfly, and enâ€"‘i aSked Ronald- ' joy life for a day, than a tortoise,andi “ I saw my husband on board, but sleep out a. hundred years," said Fosâ€"ldid not speak to him. I heard him teir, sapiently; ” depend upon it, lifetmenltion the number of his cabin to is made up of quality, mod; quantity.” you and then leave. Matteo Vassalla They strolled down to Marlow; Who was beside me, followed him.” I Church, and then to that tumble-down ‘ . “ And you t" . , , . . . | ‘11 remained where I was, but I did heap 0f coua‘g‘es mmort‘allzed by: not think Matteo was going to com- Fred. I’Valker, the picturesque aspect’mit a crime, or I would have gone of which struck Ronald very strong- ' With him'" 1y, _ To Be Continued. “ I don’t know much about pictures,” "*â€" sai-d the Australian, frankly, “ and I ‘ISTEEL Vs. IRON HORSESHOES- haven’bthe eye of an artist, but I, Many blacksmithis, says an Aus- dio admire these mellowâ€"tinted roofs,l tiral'ian exchange, are 'using steel so different from the galvanized tin horseshoes instead of those made of of the colonies.” iiron, owing to their longer life. It Then they went across the bridged has been not-iced, however, that a saw. the. river full of boats with their l steel shoe becomes hot after a brisk light-hearted occupants, had adrinkl trot of a couple of miles, runder con- at the An-glers’ Hotel, and looked out! d‘lliiODlS where an iron shoe would be over the foaming. Waters 0f the unaffected. This heat, besides shoiw- geaesmxyfigfmifie the hulhmlhsiinlg that the foot has been jarred. Y Went dek t0: causes the hoof itself to crack and the» Crown Hotel, up the long street,l dry up so that after a few monthy.) With thl‘» 01d little Shops 011 either shoeing with steel the feet become side. After they had some luncheon, con- Pad' .Ehe explanatmn ls that the LI‘OD being so much softer, does not sisting of bread and cheese and been, . . . . they sat in the aiming-mam in akina i slip like Istleelnand hence there isinot of somnoleint state, smoking steadily, ! so {Hugh Jarrmg’ until a wa‘t 4 i ' a lady ha (12:19:93: SZEdthsggl that ‘ CHILDREN IN GERMAN FACTORIES “\Vhy, whats the time 2,, asked In 1899 there were employed in the Ronald, sleepily, tunnbling to his feet. factories 0f Prwssm 423’764 women .. Three 9.010019 sir,” returned the I and girls. Of these, 52.5 were under waiter. ‘.- l 4 years of age; 46,831 between 14 “The devil 1,, ejaculated Ronald. “I: and 16 yea-rs; 148,331 between 16 and say, old boy, hugs Mrs. Verschoyle, :21 years, and 228,077 over 21 years of u Right 3,011 are,” answered Foster” algo; 163,891'o-f these women! and girls fereirt manâ€"tioâ€"day, and have not the tawake and alert at 01103;”1’111 Coming were employed in the Prussian COt' â€"wlliere is the lady?” tort mints. Du‘rimlg t'hle Eda-me Year: “In the Sitting_r.cum upstairs, sir," no less than 532,283 children between replied the _waiter. 6 and 14 years were employed in They went upstairs to the sitting_ Prussian factories. The official reâ€"- room, and found a lady, closely veiled, port States that in some Parts Of sax' waiting for them. She arose when they. (my Little boys and girls at 4 and 5 entered, and looked frolin one to thet years have been empl‘oyed' The other in a doubtful way. Prussian Minister of the Interior! has .qu. Momteith 2.: she asked. ' - l taken the {most rigorous steps against uI have the .hmmu, to bear that]: the employers of these little chil- name," replied Ronald, Stepping. my: dren, and a number of manufactur- ward. Yolu are Mrs. Verschoer ?” ers have been arresmd' The lady bowed, and threw back her , veil, disclosing a countenance so like! u . _ P ' ' ) Carmela.s’ that R nald was startled. L T;.S,(:fflc: if I. bwas tinkin of for a moment. ‘ ! 00' m M n er Jo ' “You will wonder what I,” come The Messenger Boyâ€"You better about," said Mrs. Verschoyle, resumâ€" LGOk out- You might git one where ihg her seat; "so I may as well tell you’d have to work. said,” interposed ldizziness, and I l I often I would faint away. I would take vomiting turns also, and had a. feeling of nausea and lanlguor all the time. I lost my color and became thin and pale, and it seemed as if my blood had turned to *wat-er. “ This condition of things was so different from anything which Ihad previously experienced that Isought medical advice at once. I was inâ€" formed that I was suffering from anaemia, and Iat once put myself un- der medical treatment. But although I tried several bottles of prescrip- tions, my condition seemed to be get- ting worse all the time. \Vhen I 'wcnt home for my Christmas vaca- tion], I was almost in despair. It was while I was at home, however, that my friends advised me to use Dr.’ \Villiams’ Pink Pills. Acting up- on their advice, I took up their use. The first box made its effect felt, but I used flour or five and then the cure was complete. Ever since then my health has been excellent andI have felt my real old time self, and am able ‘to attend to my duties, which are by no means llgillit, without the fatigue and langu-clr that made the work ilk-some. You may depend up- oln it I will always have a friendly word to say for Dr. \Villiams’ Pink Pills.” If yotur dealer does not keep these pills in stock, they will be sent post paid at 50 cents a born: Oll‘ six boxes for $2.50, by addressing the Dr. VVilâ€" Liams Medicine Cc», Bi‘cckville, On't. â€"â€"vâ€" AN ILLITERATE. Janeâ€"What did you over John Gray for? Kittyâ€"He was so illiterate. Janeâ€"Illi‘terate? W'hy, Ithouaght he was a man. of superior education. Kittyâ€"“hell, he wasn’t. He didn’t even know the rudiments, for when Itold him No and thought sure) he would read between. the lines. would you believe it, the gum}; picked up his hat and went home. reject MAN AND MODES. 4' What'did Alice wear to the box party, Harry? _ She had on a spotted silk frock, a. kind of pick velvet windmill in her hair and a white lace cascade hang- iin=g down her back. OUT FOR THE STUFF. Let us then. be up and doing Everybody that we can, Still achieving, still pursuing From Beersheba unto Dan. MAN’S SOLACE. A rich old pipe. A yellow leaf to bless. A lighted match, And so forgetful-aces. DISCOVERED AT LAST. You’ve got an earâ€"trumpetrl see. That’s what I’ve beenltell.ilnf;:’youtto do for two years. 7“:"'""’ Ohl Is that what you've been telling me for the last five years. ‘~ ' " ’ “" "":.’<'r’r.~trf~x;'~m. ., dizziness and Nausea ' ~ â€"‘~‘ A .544“__A\.___.“_