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You suggest that unless I marry It was a magnificent palace that your daughter, you will publish f0 Joel had built for himself, but he the world certam facts that Wlll had not made the usual mistake of I'llill my father?” . . ' I the nouveau riche. The decorations :iTlm't’ 15 59-’ '1" were quiet and subdued, and in What are those facts. HMO’ spite of the money 'that had been so castle @de “@1313?- freely lavished’ there “784$ a’ borne... “Belleve me I It'ould mllCh rather l l . lnot answer that question. Trust “I expect Lord Harecastle \vill like air that appealed to one. _ H me, and do what I ask. _ stay t-o dinner to-night, Rachael,” “That 1s 1mposs1ble. Whatever happens, I must know.” “As you please, but don't say that I- did not warn you.” Joel produced the cipher letters from his desk. _ “I believe that I am doing right in the course that I am taking. My daughter loves you,-and you are responsible for that. I must con- he said to Mrs. Goldberg, but his eyes were on his daughter, and he noticed the evident pleasure that the news gave to her. While they were at lunch a tele- gram arrived from Lord Harecastle to the effect that he wolf-l. e._‘.ll at] six o’clock. Joel had not a doubt but that'he possessed a weapon in the cipher letters that would com- pel Lord Harccastle to do his bid- ding. He did not like the course that he was about to pursue. He knew that ho would be guilty of blackmail, although what he thought to be his daughter’s hap- piness, and not money, was to be his payment. It never occurred to him that Rebekah might resent a husband brought to the altar in such a manner. He thought that his daughter was still but a child, and he had mistaken her sweet dis- position and kindly nature for plia- bility. He never imagined that she possessed any of the strength of character that had brought him his we alt h . Ho deceived himself in thinking that his sole idea in bringing about l l sider my daughter’s happiness. bo- forc everything,” Joel said as 1f he were excusing himself. ‘ For a moment he almost appear- ed to waver as he noticed the tense drawn face with which Lord Hare- castlc was awaiting him to con- tinue. At last he began to speak slowly and impressively. “Your father has been guilty of the blackest treachery. I-Ie sold his country to Russia. There lies the prooff’ ' Harccastlc sprang to his feet, and he stood towering over the Jew with clenched fists. “How dare you say that, you liar, you scum of the earth?” he cried passionately. Joel did not move a muscle. “I speak the truth,” he answered this marriage was her ha incss. solemn] 1, a . J He was not guilty of self-analysis or he would have been compelled to own that a desire to have his own way, to overcome oppoeition, ani- mated him to a great degree. . e ‘approached the interview with and triumph, l l the utmost confidence, and he re-i ceived Lord Harccastlc With a gem-g vinccd that he would win. al smile that did not receive a flat- tering response. I received biitrâ€"-â€"â€"' ’ Lord coldly. your wire Mr. Joel s 7 7 Harecastle l l His victim looked at him wildly. Too stunned for words, he sank into a chair and hid his face in his hands. Joel maintained silence, looking on with a mingling of pity The latter ‘feeling predominated, for“he now felt con- “Let me see,” Harccastle said . lhuskily, and he held out his hand “Of course I had to come whonl for the papers. “The letters are in cipher, but began'herc is a decoded copy.” His fingers trembled as he took “‘ "‘“""‘“*"““"'“’"“‘“". MN'”1“"_““.W. . *r'.~--~-* wwq~m~mmw~<~umvflsm ‘ . .0‘ m syn-‘d His first feeling was one of glad- and she shall always have her own bring your sympathy out by the ness that his engagement to Ethel Fetherston had not .been made pub- lic, for the choice before him was a terrible one-between the dis- grace of his family and the repudi- ation of his own plighted word. He must consent either to the dishon- or of his father’s name, or to sacri- fice his own dearest hopes and in- flict an irreparable injury on the girl he loves. “I will settle a million on Rebek~ ah,” Joel broke in on his reflec- tions. “Confound your money! Can’t you be quiet?” Harecastle cried savagely, for he felt nothing but hatred of the man who was calmly watching his agony of soul. The happiness that had so recent- ly comc to him. What would Ethel think? She would deem him a scoundrel, for how could he explain to her his position’! It would be impossible to tell her of his father’s dishonor and she would be forced to believe that he was fickle. Should he dare Joel to do his worst’! He looked at the keen face, the firm chin and mouth. No. This was a man who could be ruthless, who would fulfill his threat, be the result'what it might. Then there was his father to consider; such a disclosure would mean his death- ,b'low. He looked again eagerly to see if there might be any trace of weakening on Joel’s face. He de- cided to sink his pride and to make a final appeal to his compassion; “You have me in your power, Mr. Joseph. I appeal to you for mercy. Be generous and forgo your desire. If she knew, your daughter would join with me in my appeal. She will be certain to fin_d out that I do not love her, for one cannot always simulate an affection. Then she will curse the day that I married her, for, if I understand her rightly, she is proud.” “It will be your place to see that she never discovers it. She is a girl whom you will soon learn to love, and there will be no necessity for simulation. Am I to understand that you consent '2” * “But what can I say to Miss Fetherston 'Z” he asked helplessly. Joel shrugged his shoulders but made no reply. “You must give me time for con- sideration,” Harecastle said des- peratcly. “How long?” “Twenty-four hours. I will come here to-morrow night and give you my decision. Does my father know ‘that you have those papers?” " “No, and I do not think it would ‘be wise to tell him.” . “I do not intend to do so. This lsubject will never bc mentioned by me to the Earl; I shall do my ut- most to kccp him in ignorance of my knowledge.” i “I think you are wise. Before you go let me repeat that I am sor- ry for the necessity of the course that I have taken. If you come to me to-morrow and say that you con- ’.sent, we will allow the matter to rest in oblivion; the papers shall “You tookawise course. my 101.d_ the twpewritten piece of foolscap. l .d t_ , l . ' __ d‘ l.‘ What I have to say is of the utmost. For J while the letters danced be- )c es 105 ec on your v' 0d log cay. gravity; but before I begin, I wantl fore his eyes, and he to impress upon you that I have none but the most friendly feelings. I shall probably cause you pain, but you must remember warned you at our last interview.” “I have come at some inconveni- ence to myself, and I must ask you to be as short as possible,” Lord Harecastle said frigidly. “'With pleasure. I ask you to re- consider your decision. Will you marry my daughter?” Joel asked bluntly. “No,” was the decisive answer. “You must. I appeal to you to that I l l passed his hand wearily over his forehead. It was not necessary for him to read the document, for he had al- ready realized that Joel was speak- ing the truth. The words before him burnt themselves into his mind, and as he rose to hand it back he staggered. The blow had been a terrible one and he was only beâ€" ginning to realize what this meant to him. A life’s respect, honor and love to be blasted in a moment. True that his fathers’ conduct with reference to his debts had been far from satisfactory, but that did not consent. I do not want to be com-’p_1‘eparc him for this awful rcvela~ pelled to pursue a distasteful tion. _ - course, one that Wlll cause you Joel gave him ample tune to re- much suffering.” “You will please yourself, Mr. Joseph. I have given you my dc- sision until I am sick of doing so. You are very persistent.” “If you refuse I shall be com- pelled to ruin your father and your- self.” Lord Harecastlc temptuously. laughed cover himself, but he intended to1 strike home while \the wound was still fresh. He wished first to ob- tain Harecastle’s promise, and then he would give him a little rope. “Are you satisfied?” he asked at last. i “I must believe it," he replied con- dully. “What have you to say‘? Arc you “That sounds rather like black» prepared t0 do what I ask!" mail,” he said incisive-1y. “You may term it what you likc,| but it will not turn inc from my purpose. word of honor that you will marry my daughter I will make your fa- ther's name stink in the nostrils of every decent man,” Joel said with cold. menace. “You are talking rubbish." Lord Harccastle replied, but thcrc was uneasiness in his demeanor. .“I never talk unless I mean to act. You thoroughly misunderstand - - my character. I possess certain in- formation, backed by indisputable evidence, that, if published to the world, will have the effect that I have stated. Upon my honor, I am speaking the truth!” “Honor!” Harccastle laughed disdainfully. “Your very words convict you of being devoid of such a thing. Jo:-'~sph."' l l l , . l - . Unles you give me yourling a husband upon “You can't mean it, Mr. Joseph. Do you think that your daughter's happiness would be made by ferc- her by such terrible meansi” _ “That is not'the point that we are discussing. I am satisfied that you shall be her husband." “I can't marry her, Mr. Joseph. I am engaged, and my honor is bound to Miss Fetherston.” “Do you think she would marry the son of a traitor 2”’ “She would marry me, for she loves me. I have done nothing of which I am ashamed,” Harccastle said bravely. , “I am awaiting your You know thealteruative,” said impatiently. “Do you wish to drive me mad! Can't you leave m'e alone ‘Z I must think," Harecastle said impetuous- decision. Joel Do your worst, Mr. Joel’ 1y, and he began to pace restlessly to and fro. There is one other thing. I shall expect you to carry out your part. in no grudging spirit; there must 'be nothing in your manner that will lead Rebekah to believe that it is not a love match. I shall trust you to do everything in your pow- er to make her happy. Good-night, my lord.” Joel Joseph sal' for a while with liisrt-houghts. He knew that he had ‘gained the victory and had not a doubt but that the answer on the morrow would be in the affirmative. He dressed for dinner in a con- tented state of mind, and when he joined his daughtgr and ‘sister he was in the best of tempers. “Lord Harccastle could not stay to-night, and he asked me to make g his excuses, but he will be here t0- morrow, probably to dinner.” He playfully pinched Rebekalfs cheek and watched the mantling color on her cheek. Mrs. Goldberg looked at him quostioningly, but he only laughed. After dinner she joined him in his study. “What is passing between you and that young man? Does it con- cern Rebekah f” she ask-ed anxious- 1y “It docs,” he replied laconically. “I believe you are up to some trick, Joel. Don’t play with Re- bekah's happiness; she is as dear to me as if she were my daughter. Tell me what is happening.” “I may have news for you to- morrow night, Rachel. Don’t ask any questions now. Is she as much in love with him as ever ‘2” “Rebekah does not talk; she is very reserved. Have you noticed that in the last few months she has become a woman? She had de- veloped qualities of which I never suspected the existence. Joel, she has your will and strength of char acter. I had thought that she re- sembled her mother. I sometimes wonder. what would happen if it came to a fight between you.” "That's not likely to happen. Ile- bekah is my own dear little girl, way if I can accomplish it for her.” roots,” was the reply. ‘1'54. ‘You misunderstand yourself, “The kind cf rheuzsrviism that he If Joel; I know you better. It isyour had was the kind that hangs fiver ~ L§ way that you will force, _b11t when edges and treads on adjacent mar- her way does not go w1th yours, tyrs. Why, the way he'd yell and w as. what will happen 2” keep me awake at nights, and have She shook her head sadly, but me tying on bandages, andrubbing Joel only laughed. (To be continued.) '1‘ u llll an joints, and smelling all sorts of lo- tions, and the way he would kick me out of bed when his other leg hurt too much, was ‘energizing. Primary rheumatic-s is bad enough, but to have to take it in a second- ary form is pet-rifying.” >I‘“'_'__â€" KNEW FOR A CERTAINITY. There is something so honest and WM bold in the self-criticism of a man COST OF PRODUCTION. who appreciates his own virtues that it may well appal the scul un- At various times dairymen have accustomed to confidence. discussed the influence of large or _ small yielding cows upon the cost of production. We often hear the contention that, withmlarge yields, the increase of cost of food over- takes the profits. Carefully con- ducted experiments have shown that it is not necessarily the case. Occasionally an u'nprogressive man when urged to stock up with large yielding cows has sought refuge behind the statement that his ani- mals, even though their yield is meager, produces with great eco- nomy. In order to throw light upon this point, if possible, the Purdue Experimental Station has prepared tables of figures showing the value of the butter and the cost of food for tow ‘groups of cows. In the first group were 12 cows that produced 350 or more pounds of butter fat in the year. .Their average yield was 388 pounds of butter fat. The return for butter fat average ‘ $100.- A well-known general, in review- ing a' corps of cavalry, suddenly stopped before a splendid-looking fellow, and asked abruptly :-- “Which is the best horse in the regiment, my man i” “Number Forty, sir.” “What makes you think that he is the best horese 'l” “He walks, trots, and gallops well, is a good leaper, has no vice, no blemish, carries his head well, is in his prime.” “And who is the best soldier in the- regiment ‘2” “Tom Bodgers, sir.” “Why 2n “Because he is an honorable man, is obedient, tidy, takes good care of his equipment and his horse, and does his duty well.” “And who is the rider of the best horse?” “Tom Rodgers, sir.” -u,~,_--__ 1 {NHL ,... dh_. i l ,g “And who is Tom Bodgcrs 'l” “I am, sir.” The general could not help laugh- ing, but he gave $5 to his inform- ant. “ 15 and the cost of food $45.29. This ave an average cost of 11 cents per pound for butter fat and a pro- fit of $57,8O per cow. In the second group were 49 cows that produced less than 200 pounds of butter fat in the year. Their average yield was 170 pounds of butter fat. The return per cow was $43.78, with a food cost of $33, leaving an average profit of $10.75. The average cost to produce a pound of butter fat with these cows was 19 cents. ' According to the figures the large producers have an advantage of eight cents per pound over the small producing cows. In other words, every man with a herd aver- aging only 170 poundslof butter fat, is losing $13.60 per year on each cow. These figures do not, of course, take into account the great- er valuc of the calf, manure and by-products from the large-yielding group. As in many other act1v1ties economy of production 1n dairy cows seems to be associated w1th the liberal yield. ____- IfARM HORSE IN WINTER. If the farm horse is kept working in cold weather the same as 1n warm weather thcrc is no particu- lar reason why he should have treatment different from that he receives in summer. But many farm horses are not worked so much in winter. .. They are worked irregularly and fed regularly. This is not a good system to follow. A working horse should not be fed in the same way as an idle horse. It is a waste of feed and endangers the health of the horse. . Many a horse has died from azo- turia because he was highly fed when being worked, and the same feed given. when he wasidlc for a _,Â¥-____._,.. ALWAYS POLlio‘. The coolest man I ever saw, said a veteran fireman, I met at a fire in a dwelling-house. We found him in an upstairs front room dressing to go out. The fire by this time ' was rushing up through the house ‘f at a great rate. .M Z, “I'Ialloa, there!” we called to 4 ll ,c him when we looked in at the door, , “the house is afire l” y ,~ ' “Would it disturb you if I should ‘ ' remain while you are putting it out'l” he said, lifting the comb from his hair and looking around at us. He had on a low waistcoat, and t his dress-coat lay across a chair. i Seeing us staring at him, he pushed his comb into his hair again and went on combing. but, as a matter of fact, he was about ready. He laid down the comb, put on his coat and hat, and picked up his overcoat. “Now he said. g . We started, but the stairway had g r now been closed up by fire. We . at’? turned to the windows. The men ‘i had got a ladder up on the front of a, the house. ' “Now, then,” we said to him, . ‘ when we came to the window. " ' l- “After you, gentlemen,” he said, - standing back. And I assure you we had to go , down the ladder first and let him come last. I’m ready, gentlemen,” >3____.__ WHO BREAKS THE DISHES’! “Jason,” said Mrs. _ Calliper t3 few days. This is particularly true her husband as they sat at dinner. . of feeds rich in protein, such as “I went this afternoonto the china,‘ I clover hay, blue-grass hay and closet to get a certaln glass dish fl oats. that I wanted. When I picked it fix The word “azoturia” comes up I lifted only half of it; the other ,, 3gp from the FYGTICh word “MOW,” half remained on the shelf. Some-. > meaning nitrogen. Azoturia is a ‘body had broken it, and then plac- ' disease in which there is so much ind it there in that way so that they ' nitrogen present in the 1111180168 0f w1uldn’t have to tell me about it, the horse that ‘derangements of Now, of course, neither you no.1‘ I the system follow. During hls broke that dish, the children didn’t _ months of hard work the horse has break it,..the servants didn’t break -~--, had feed rich in nitrogen (the base of protein) and has needed 1t, for he was using it up in the expan- sion and contraction of muscles; but when idle, on account of stormy weather or leisure, and fed his working ration, too much nitrogen has accumulated in the muscles. Therefore a hard working horse that has been Well fed should, on being given a holiday for several days, have his ration changed. Corn is a good substitute for oats in such a case. If clover hay has been fed; timothy hay should be substituted. it. Now, how did it get broken ‘2” “Expansion and contractionâ€"â€"â€"â€"” “Jason l” “Well, Cynthia,” said Mr. Calli- per, soothingly, “you ought not to worry about that dish. Science has in recent years made great advan- 7y ces, and many things which were . . once mysterious are now as clear to us as the pages of an open book; but the question, ‘Who breaks the .dishes ‘l’ has never been answered, and it is not likely that it ever will be; and why, my dear, should you waste your time in trying to dis. cover the undiscoverable?” >3 -â€"- who kept a little curly v: ~ ._ vl< RHEUMATISM SECOND-HAND. A lady “Wegllgn exclaimefil Ml‘ Quilt?" poodle lost her pet, and called on ch56, .l']°“_caln é? __ af‘ g0“ 1.1m the police to find it. The next day ~' a out p inIca a 1ct10n, “t' l’ w one of the force came with the dog, largest that ever struck‘ me was \Vl en I‘ had the rheumatism in my overjoyed, and asked a number 0f ‘ I, - I blflbhl?“ _ _ “ _ W lSllly questionsâ€"~among cthers:â€" â€" ltleumatism 1n. youi_ biothcr. i“\'v'here did yOu find my dear d: r- dxclaimcd his auditors 1n‘,conccrt'.;i“ngqo “Why, maiamyn said lhc. what are you tclun us?‘ ‘ . , . - . . g "I m just giving you a case stalwart afflict-ion that ought very wet and dirty. ~The lady was ht’. f {(f'liCGl‘, “a fellow had him on a p :’.4, O [and was washing windows w ,1)“ , to yhiin ”