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v am..â€" sgrmw .V. :2; -222 “is i fine Heals Most Wounds A Tale of Love and Disappointment ranâ€"â€" §99 WQWMGWGWMW CHAPTER VI.â€"(Cont’d). “You can’t catch a train for an hour,” Harecastle remarked. “And as it has just begun to rain you had better let me order a carri- age.” “Thanks very much, but I think I would rather walk.” “You will get Wet through, and that is not pleasant with a train journey on the top of it.” “It is very good of you, butâ€"_” “You had better stay, Mr. Ack_ royd,” Joel said quickly.‘ Ackroyd made an effort at self- control, but his flush betrayed him, and the Jew knew that he had hit the mark. “Ackroyd! My name is Sinclair. I think that I told you so.” “I beg your pardon, Mr. Sin- clair,” Joel said efiusively. “But you are very like a man I know in the City. Forgive me for my mis- take. But the resemblance is exâ€" traordinary. I really could not tell you apart.” “They say the world is full of ‘doubles,’ ” Ackroycl replied calm- ly, “but who is this Ackroyd of whom you speak it” “He is difficult to describe. Half city man, half journalist.” “A financial journalist?” Ackâ€" royd asked. - ' “No, not even so respectable.” “Then indeed I cannot take it as a compliment that you should mis- take me for him.” . “It is no compliment, and none was intended,” Joel said brusquely, and Lord Harecastle stared at the rough tone of his voice. “The man of whom I speak might d“What isâ€"the matter?” Joel askâ€" e . y “Heart trouble. He is liable to Ithese attacks.” Ackroyd looked at Joel, and then laughed grimly. _ “I hope you are satisfied now. I believe. this man V thought I. had ,murdered your' father,” he said to Harecastle. “I am quite at a loss Iwhy he should show such antagon- ism to an entire stranger.” l Joel laughed derisively. “You must hurry up, if you want to catch your train,” Harecastle said brusquely. “I am much obliged for your hos- pitality. Good-bye, my lord.” “Good afternoon, sir.” “And goodâ€"bye, 'Mr. Joel Jo- sephs,” Ackroyd continued with an undisguised sneer. . “Not good-bye, Mr. Ackroyd, we shall doubtless meet again,” Joel rejoined harshly. . _ The other made no reply but dis- appeared from the hall. ' “I don’t like that man,” Joel continued to Harecastle when they were alone. . _ “That is very evident. What do you know about him?” ‘ “Nothing to his credit,” Joel re- joined evasively. “I am extremely sorry for your father’s illness. I hope it will not be serious.” ' “Quietness is indispensable,” he said gloomily. “I do not think there is any immediate danger. But here is the doctor, he will tell us.” They conducted lzim upstairs, and they. found that the Earl was recovering his strength. The examination concluded, the be termed a bad lot were he not doctor said that he must stay in well veneered with coatings of re- bed for some time, and ordered ab- ' spectability.’ ’ “I thank you, Mr. Josephs.” “There is no need, but I should ‘like to meet you again, if you will give me your address. 'I might be of some use to you in the City.” “You are very kind.” ' A servant burst into the room in a state of extreme agitation. “Come quickly, my lord,” he cried to Harecastle. “The Earl is dying.” Lord Harecastle rushed-in the di- rection of the library. Ackroyd rose to his feet. “You must not go, Mr. Sinclair,” Joel said quietly but firmly. W:- CHAPTER VII. Lord Harecastle hastened to the . library, where he found the Earl ly- ing back in his chair unconscious. His face was of a deathly pallor, and his lips were bloodless, but to his relief he saw that he was still living. He ordered one of the serâ€" vants to go immediately for a docâ€" tor. He himself made his father as comfortable as possible, but he had little experience of dealing with sickness, and it Was fortunate that Mrs. Goldberg came to his assist- ance and at once took the direction of affairs in her own hands, She unloosened his collar and sent to her room for eau de Cologne. For a while the Earl lay there. His breath came in gasps, and his body twitched convulsively. Hareâ€" castle looked on anxiously, and to his relief the Earl Opened his eyes. “The medicine," he whispered boarsely, and made a feeble motion with his hand towards the writing- table. The bottle had not been re- placed in the drawer, and Hare- castle hastened to pour out a dose. The effect was immediate, and the Earl endeavored to sit up, but the effort was too much for him, and he sank back with a groan. “I think we had better get him to bed,” Mrs. Goldberg suggested, and they carried him upstairs. In the meantime Joel and Ack- royd were waitin in the hall. “Do you thinr I have killed him i” Ackroyd said with a grin. “Unless my judgment is at fault you are capable of anything,” Joel said significantly, “and I would refer to hear what is the matter with the Earl, before you take your departure.” Ackroyd mixed himself another whisky and soda, for he was be- ginning to feel the effects of the afternoon’s excitement. had succeeded, for cheque in his pocket, but the Earl’s death would stultify his success, as in that event the Bank might refuse to honor the draft. To his great re- ] nitely. lief Harccastle soon returned. “He is better, and they have takâ€" in him to bed,” he said gravely, but his face strain he had undergone. he held the} solute rest. - The letter that Harocastle wrote .to Ethel Fetherston was a prevari- lcation that “beheartily disliked. He ‘ informed her of his father’s sudden illness, but made p0 mention of the Earl’s objectionfio their marriage. In fact, he led her to believe that he had not broached the subject. At any rate this illness would gave Ihim a few days’ grace, and in the meantime he might be able to dis- cover some way out of the difliculty. Joel fumed at the delay, for when he wanted a thing, he wanted it ibadly, and at the earliest possible Imoment. For a day or two the doc- tor would not allow any one to visit - [the Earl, and even forbade Hare- castle to see him. But while these heart attacks are acute, the pati- ent as a rule soon recovers from their effect; and within a week Harecastlc had the doctor’s perâ€" mission to discuss business matters with the Earl. Had the matter not been so press- ing,‘ he would have delayed it for awhile, but he felt that the present osition was impossible. He would 6 severely handicapped at the coming interview, for he would be unable to speak his mind so freely as he would have done if his faâ€" ther’s health had been normal. The Earl bore evident traces of his illness, for his face was thin, and the lines around his eyes seem- ed to have deepened. For the first time Harecastle thoroughly realiz- ed that his father was an old man. The Earl’s eyes were troubled, and be greeted his son with a wan smile that was pathetic. “I’m not dead yet, Cyril, but it was a close shave. Perhaps it would have been better if I had died,” he said pensively. “You’ve years of life before you yet, father. But you must take great care of yourself. Don’t wor- ry. - “That is easily said, but the carâ€" rying out is difficult. I have many troubles, Cyril, but I cannot bur- den you with them.” “It is my wish to share them, and perhaps I know more than you flunk,” Harecastle said significantâ€" y. The Earl’s face flushed hotly, and ‘he made an effort to speak. A horâ€" rible fear seized him that Ackroyd had bro {en faith. “I know of your» losses,” Hareâ€" castle continued. “They need not ltrouble you. It is of my marriage so fm. helthat I want to speak.” The Earl made an movement with his hand. “You must hear me, father. The subject cannot be postponed indefi- I must consider Miss Feth- erston. If your objection is purely financial, you must waive it. I am not ambitious for wealth. Let us impatient- showed signs of tlielbreak the ent-ail and settle all our liabilities. There will be sufficient left for us to live with comfort, if not with splendor.” “It would” mean penury, Cyril. That course is impossible. I will never consent to it. May I ask how you know that I have sustained any loss '1” “Joel told me.” The Earl swore beneath his breath. . ' “You must not blame him. I beâ€" lieve he was acting forour good, and I certainly ought to know.” “Or to further his own ends,” the Earl, added bitterly. “I do not understand how this could affect him. ' “Have you no suspicion, Cyril?” “None.” The Earl appeared to he think ing deeply and Harecastle watched the varying emotions depicted on his face. With weakness he seem- ed to have lost a good deal of self- control, and one could more easily read the working of his thoughts. “He wants you to marry his daughter,” he blurted out at last. “Rebekah!” Harecastle said in amazement. ' This explained many things to him; and he wondered at his stu- pidity at not having grasped it be- fore. “Yes, Rebekah. True, it would be the first time that such a name has been borne by'a Countess of Wolverholme; but it has a classi- cal backing. - “But I don’t understand. Such a thought has never entered my m:nd.11 . “You have been pretty friendly with her, Cyril, and she is not a badâ€"looking girl. There is, of course, the Jewish strain; but most of our families are now crossed with it. I do not think I shall be asking for any'great sacrificeâ€"ifâ€"” “You too wish me to marry her,” Harecastle cried, and his manner was expressive of great consterna- tion. ‘ “I don’t'only wish it, but there is no alternative,” he replied with a grim look. ' ' “Utterly impossible. ,Evenif I were engaged to Ethel Fether'ston, I should still be unable to do as you wish.” ' ' “May I ask the reason?” “I do not love her,” Harecastle replied simply. _ The Earl laughed harshly, raised himself on his pillow, and looked his son sternly in the face. V “We are not in a position to con- sider that. This marriage is abâ€" solutely essential. For more 'rea~ sons than one,” he said with omin- ous significance. A flush of anger came to Hare- castle’s face when he realized his father’s meaning. His look became rigid, and he spoke with force. “You have borrowed money from him:” “Yes, and intend to borrow more,” the Earl replied cynically. “Upon what security 2” “The marriage. It is ample from his point of view, and so long as he is satisfied I am content. I must have this man’s financial back- ing. It is imperative. You must make up your mind to the marri- age.” - “Never,” Harecastle replied with energy. “He must be repaid im- mediately. I Wlll at once see our solic1tors, and arrange for the breaking of the entail.” ~ “You will do nothing of the-kind. My consent will be necessary, and that you shall never have. Ile- l'ekah will make a charming com- panion. You seem to have many interests in common. The girl loves you, Cyril.” “I had no idea of this.” “Your innate modesty, a trait which you do not inherit from me, thank Heaven. By the bye, do you realize what it Will mean if.Joel deserts me '1” ‘ “The liabilities can be settled,” Harecastle said doggedly. “Bankruptcyâ€"my sonâ€"and such a blow would kill me, I think.” “How much do you owe Joel 2” “At present twentyâ€"five thousand pounds, but within a week it will probably be increased to fifty. There is no means of escape. For the life of me, Cyril, I cannot see why you object so strongly. The thing is done every day. It is one of the penalties of our position that we cannot always afford to marry our choice, and a good job too,” he added cynically. “Let me send for Joel, and the whole matter can be fixed up at once. You need not worry about Rebekah. She can be had for the asking. I told you that she loves you.” “Father, I seem to be knowing you for the first time. Surely this is not the real you? The illness must have upset you. What you say is vulgar. In another I should call ‘1; caddish.” “My position is desperate, and y u do not seem to realize it.” “I am sorry, but I repeat once and for all that I shall not marry Miss Josephs. He must be told at once. this illusion for a moment longer. then pro-historic man had a better 1 ye! art training. There is not another breed of horses shown that it is You shall not trade upon this, fa- therfl’ He must not labor under intended for “You are an utter fool, Harecas- tie, and I forbid you to speak to him. Man, you will stop him from 'advancmg me the other twenty- five thousand,” he cried furiously. “You must be mad.” “That is what I intend to do. I have been blind too long. I had implicit trust in you, and the last few.days have completely revolu- tionized my ideas.‘ From this mo- ment I must have a say in your afâ€" fairs. I have the right.” “You are quite hopeless, Cyril. At least promise me not to speak to Joel for aweek.” -Harecastle looked suspiciously at his father, whose eyes were turned away. “No, I think I see your plan. In the interval you would succeed in getting money. I have quite made pp my mind,” Harecastle said firm- y. The Earl’s features expressed great agitation, and he placed his handâ€"to his heart. Harecastlc ran to his side, but , he was waived away. . “Get me the medicine, and don’t illobber over me,” he said irritab- y. The attack was not a severe one and the-paroxysm quickly passed. The Earl lay' back in utter weari- ness of body and mind, but it was the latter that was causing him the anguish. 'He began to realize that Harecastle would -not do as he asked, and he could see no way out of his difficulties. At all costs he must gain time. The money that would have paid his pressingvdebts had gone into Ackroyd’s pocket. Only that morning he had been alâ€" lowedto open the letters that had accumulated during his illness, and two of them contained threats 'of thought necessary tel-dislzfgnre in this way. Why, then, shephdhimis need to be ’hidden mnil‘er ifihis Lipaâ€" pier-mache covering? In the early days of the Shire Show it was practically restricted to yearlings and twoâ€"year-olds, and only appeared over their loins. The reason givenâ€"via, the prevention of chillsâ€"was altogether acceptable considering the bleak weather we get sometimes in February; but now it is used on all ages and in all weathers, and many are really encased in it from head to foot. A more absurd sight to a lover of horses than a large class of Shires as now shown would be difficult to imagine. Surely the time has come for some exhibitor to lead the way by exhi- biting his horses as nature made them; it would be more pleasing to “the eye and less dangerous to that organ. EARLY WINTER CARE OF STOCK. Many stockmen practise false economy in not giving farm animals sufficient food of the proper kind and requisite care during late fall and early winter. None should forget that it is much easier to keep a beast in good condition than it is to brin a run-down animal back to norma. On farms where stab- ling capacity is limited, and where feeding facilities are not-upâ€"to- date, sometimes there is a tendency to neglect the stock for the first few days, or perhaps weeks, after winter sets in. Some excuse them- selves on the ground that they did not anticipate wintry weather so early in the season. Others aver shat-they must save the food supply theissue of a bankruptcy notice bfbecausei it will beware urgently And then, too, the fact of’the din edgaedcbeggry‘gprgng 7613333, covery of his treason was weighi g dreadfully on his mind. It was true that he had gained possession of the papers, but would he be sure that the security might not in some way, leak out. ’ He comforted himself 'Ithat he held all the proofs that could'possibly be extant, and turn- ed his thoughts to. his more immedi- ate worries. Lord Harecastle was gazing mis- erably at his father. He was trou- bled at the distress which he was .causing him, but to him there seem~ ed to be no alternative course. The loss of the money was but a minor matter. Was his father totally, de- void of honor? Had he been beâ€" stowing his affection for all these years upon one who was dishonor~ able? ' i There was nothing of the modern slacknoss in his ideas as to what was dishonorable. He drew the line with strick rigidity, and to him ’his father’s proposal was base in the extreme. No, he would not countenance the proposal, andhe turned from it with loathing. “I will leave you now, father,” he said at last. “Cyril,” the Earl cried cxpostu- latingly. “You won’t tellâ€"_” But Harecastlc quietly closed the door behind him, and the Earl was left alone with his thoughts.» (To be Continued.) MfiflWW'fig flilllf llllli. SHOWâ€"RI TG PRACTICES. A correspondent to the English Live-stock Journal has the follow- ing pertinent remarks regarding objectionable usages and practices in the show-ring: Looking back at past shows, one is struck by the ever-increasing abuse of sawdust, covering the backs of Shire horses with sawdust, or, to be more correct, paper dust. How often at the ring-side is the question asked, “Why is it usec?” and never an intelligent reply! Some folk answer, “Oh! it catches the judge’s eye.” Possibly it does, much in the same way as it catches the onlookers’ eyes when the horses are trotting past, or if one happens to be on the leeside on a windy day. Then one exhibitor will say, “Others do it, so we must.” This, indeed, is unanswcrablc, because of its absurdity. Next we hear, “It makes them look bigger.” That being so, it is only one step on to add some binding material to the dust; call in the aid of an expert modeller, who, with a trowel and a few other tools will be able to make some noble specimens out of frameworks. These are some reasons given for the coating of dust, but I have yet to discover the reason, if any exists. for those weird stripes and tufts of soap and dust which are perpetrat- ed on the bodies and limbs of the unfortunate quadrupens. Are they decorations? If so, No progressive farmer is in such position as will make. it necessary to give either of these answers. The progressive farmer has learned from experience that the general condition‘ of his stock from Novemâ€" ber until June depends largely on the condition in which the animals are in ,November, and the treatment accorded them until JanuaryrShel- ter from the firststorms and ex- tra precautions in feeding until they become accustomed to dry feeding avoids what in too many cases proves to be a chill, and a setâ€" baCk that weeks of special feeding later on cannot overcome. Parti- cularly is this the case with young st0ck, or those animals that are not strong and rugged. In most cases milch cows receive due attention. The farmer has too often realized the serious effects of the first storm in a greatly diminished flow of milk. ‘ true warning that the animals de- manded shelter and extra food. With those animals that are not giving milk the effects were also serious, but not so evident to any except those who know their stock. â€"â€"Farmer’s Advocate. __.â€"__.»;4_.__.__‘ PICKLES IVAS BOTTLED. Mr. Pickles was always grumblirg â€"â€"always! And he admitted it, too; but said that his Wife never did what he asked her unless he did grumble. Only last' night he had asked her to send the servant with his boots to bc mended, and now, on his ar- rival homc to-night, they were not done. Mr. Picklesâ€"“I suppose you sent my boots?” Lirs. Picklesâ€"~“No, my dear, I-â€"-” Mr. Picklesâ€"“I didn’t expect you would. I suppose I must remind you every night for a week or two !” Mrs. I’icklesâ€"â€"“Wcll, my dear, I would have done, butâ€"” Mr. Picklesâ€"“Yes, you 'would have done, I know, some time or other. If you’ll wrap them up, I’ll send the girl with them myself.” Mrs. Picklesâ€"“Hadn’t you better take them off first? You’ve been wearing them toâ€"day instead of your others.” __.â€"J}:â€" READY EITHER WAY. “So I hear you’ve made a lot of money on the Stock Exchange?”- said the young man’s uncle. “Yes, sir.” I “That shows how one may, With proper pluck and promptness, suc- ceed if he will 'only take advantage of his opportunities.” “But I lost that and several thousand more to-day.” “Young man, how often. have I told you that such transactions are merely gambling. and_that you are bound to come to grief sooner or later if you dabble in them?” 3'4 __. I’LUTOCRATIC GREED. Goodman Gonrongâ€"‘Yes, I prom- ised I’d divvy with ye, but that was when I had twenty cents. I’ve got 35 cents, now. That cain’t be .divided in two 'eklal parts, an’ I’m goin’ to keep it all m’self. Sec? Saymold Storyâ€"«Yes, I see, blame It’s just as I’ve 'alius said: 3the rich is growin’ richer an’ the poor is growin’ poorer! This decreased supply is a