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___ CHAPTER XX.-â€"(Cont’d) “Engagements have been broken Harecastle said vigorously. I am not going to have one in my family,” he answered grimly. “We are here to appeal to you, blut you must understand that I have mad-e up my mind,” Rebekah said tenaciously. “Father, I can be as obstinate as you. Do you think I should ever have consented if I had known that Cyril was en- gaged to Miss Fethe-rston'l You have played an iniquitous part, and if you were not my father I could curse you.” “No melodrama, please, Rebek- ah. Cursing is out of date; be- sides, I can do all that is_ necesâ€" sary. Have you explained to him what will be the result of your refusing to marry?” he demanded sternly. “I told him what you said, but no one could believe that you were serious. You only said it in your anger,” she cried tremulously. “I repeat it now, in cold blood. If you refuse to do my bidding, I riag-e does not take place. It shall know of the Earl's treachery. Does that move you?” Joel cried jeeringly. The younger man rose to his feet with clenched fists. “Don't answer him, Cyril. He has no cause for anger with you. It is I that refuse, not you,” she cried, and .she placed her hand on his arm to restrain him. He quickly recognized the wis- dom of her words, and held his rage in check. “I don't believe you could do it, Mr. Jos-ephs,”_he said gravely. “I do not credit you with being so low.” “Don’t rely on that, Lord Hare- castle,” he said grimly. “You don’t know me. Ask any one in . the city if Joel Josephs has ever been known to go back on his word. I repeat to you most solemnly that if you two people break off this marriage, I will give out the rea- son I have.told you. I am sorry that you two children should drive me to take up this attitude, but l think you will thank me a few years hence. You are made for one another; every one says so. . There is no reason why you shOuld; not look forward to a. long life of! happiness. It is not reasonable tol expect me to consent to a coursel that will raise a hornet’s nest of gossip. Then, too, you forget that Royalty is to honor us with its presence. How can I put them off’! The idea is absurd, so dismiss it from your minds at once.” His earnestness made a deep i - \u. 4. ~ ,.. of reach or reason. pend-ed on the property, the development work. are. . 1~ .J/pfv offering this Syndicate. 1-4 . i" ‘U51- ever, this is purely speculative van-‘(2.1.’ .n Maps and Fact; at Our Office. ff!‘ .. “Y 4,,- _ .j-jiff" I" s H.» ram line Heals Must Wounds A Tale of Love and Disappointment fig WQOQMQQGNMQQQWMW pression upon them both, but Re- bekah did not waver for a moment. before, even at so late an hour," daughter’s love. I shall never fÂ¥,._ J give if you do what you say. n- “And apretty scandalthcy make. ldeed, I will leave you, and never will tell the world why the mar wr-w-i sf‘ we‘ saws-n1‘ v21 »-~. m, .. ~§ jaw-3.; ‘9?:13122 11’: sin. r’: 51"???)- “ -" l » l | I “You are depriving yourself of a again call you father.” Joel watched her admiringly, and he saw in her his own fighting spir- it, but it o ly rendered him all the more desirous of conquering it. ' “Make up your minds,” he said sharply. “If you so desire it, I will make the announcement to our guests in the morning, that the marriage is postponed.” “And you will say nothing?” Re- bekah asked eagerly. “I shall speak, and t-o the point,” he said sharply. “Have you de- cided? You are a pair of simple- tcns. Run along and play and let’s have no more of this non: sense. I am really very fond of you both if you will only be sen- sible.” It was more than Rebekah could bear, and she burst fortn into pas- sionate tears. But on Joel it had net the slightest effect. “You need not think that tears will make me alter my mind,” he began in an even, cold voice. “Per- haps you had better go to bed. A n1ght’s rest may enable you to view things sensibly. You are overtired.” “I shall never rest while you are so cruel,” she cried. piteously. “Will nothing change you 'l” “It is useless,” Harecastle said, for hope had left him. “After all my father must suffer. No good can come by prolonging this inter- view.” - “Yes. Your father will suffer, and you too,” Joel crid angrily. “Do you think that any decent wo~ man will be anxious to marry you p if she knows the truth? The name of Wo-lverholme will be a bye- word.” “I will leave you,_father,” Re- bekah said as she rose. “And I make one final appeal for mercy. I have decided, and unless you agree I shall leave this house in the morning. I am of age and you cannot control me. Good-night.” Joel felt that he was losing and an uncontrollable rage consumed him. “You are an unnatural daugh- ter and I shall be well rid of you. Not a desire of your life have I allowed to go unsatisfied. I have lived but for your happiness, and you repay me by this ingratitude.” “Good-night,-father,” she said wistfully. . “You realize what you are do- ing i” he cried fiercely. “Let the child go,” Harecastle said sternly. “Are you not -satisâ€" Mining brings quick returns if you are in on a fair basis and early enough. wait until the ore is bagged and shipped; until brokers can play see-saw with the market at your expense; until the prices of shares soar out Don t wait until someone else ‘has taken all the cream, .. Gama jinn. Widths. ‘sues memes?‘ asst; PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT is The total Capital of this Syndicate 1s $5,000, one hundred shares at $50.00 each. a; lars ($4,000) 1s retained for property and the balance, viz., one thousand dollars tion. _ \ Joel puffed Vigorously once or \ Joel led the way to the smoking- wish to prolong her torment?” The door closed softly and the two men faced one another. “I should like to give you my opinion of your conduct now that we are alone,” Harecastle said quietly. “My hands ha‘ve been tied and I have been compelled to see a brave young girl bear the ¢ brunt of a coward’s bullying. It i is your own blood that you are tor- turing. I do not appeal for myself, for I am prepared to suffer the ig- nominy that you can pour on my head. But I ask you to think of my father. He is an old man, and near to his grave. He has done but it was in the days of his youth. He must have suffered bitterly for that one act. Before it, his life had been full of prom- ise, and he had to sink his ambi- His career was wasted.” twice at his cigar, and then laid it down on an ash tray. He raised his head quickly. “We will see the Earl. he will have on the matter,” he malignant look. Perhaps something to say said with a CHAPTER XXI. room, and they found that Lord Wolverholme had not yet gone to bed. ~ The three men were alone. Har-ccastl-e was acutely feeling his His father looked so position. contented, and little happy and dreamt of what was awaiting him. “I suppose it is nearly time for bed,” the Earl remarked with a yawn. / “It is only eleven o’clock,” Joel said quickly, “and I fear we must have a little talk. I want you to use your influence with your son. They tell me that their engagement of,” he wound up is broken grimly. “What madness is this 'l” the Earl cried agitatedly. “It is quite im- possible.” ' “Let the matter rest; you can do no goo-d, Joel,” Harccastle said appoaiingly. “You must remem~ ber that the decision does not rest with mo." ' . “Perhaps the Earl will be able to persuade Rebekah. He has every reason to use the persuasive owers for which he is famed,” Joel said threateniugly. “What does it all mean ‘2” the Earl asked of his son. “Is it a joke? If so, it is in very bad taste.” - “It is grim earnest, Lord ‘Wol- iverholme. You may as well under- istand that we all know of that lit- tlc- affair at St. Petersburg.” The words came as a thunder- “No one." “Thank God," he hoarsely. “Then I am safe. tell you i”- ‘ ‘Yes,” Joel replied. “The blackguard l him too.” Hareca-stle rested his fcctionately on his father-‘s shoul- is respected, at der, for he was filled with anxiety nev-er'been thrown. for him. “It was so Don’t think about soothingly. “But how does marriage? bekah also. be consider-ed, mind 'l” he asked wond-eringly. long this affect the Earl of Wolverholme, who Joel knows of it, Be- have to bear the Who else is there to if they do not They will be I 'â€"- _M_ the part of a. brave man- and try whispered tr atone. Joel moved impatiently, for he Did Ackroyd had little expected that the Earl would take up this position. “Have you thought? Have you And I paid duly considered the consequences. You hold a proud position. The hand af-‘ Earl of Wolverholme is aman who whom dirt has Your name will become an object of execra- ‘ugO, father. tion. You, it will affect but little, 1t!” he said for you are an old man. But when you are dead there will be another will ignominy after And your son’s children. hounded from the haunts of civilized men, they will you. “Your P5151? appears to have llwdlhe ostracized by their class, and but little to do with the rupture It is incompre- mits.” They don’t give Rebekah 11191151)! says blow,” the Earl said weakly. “I of the marriage. hensible to me. any reason. that she Harecastle. says that he leaves himself in Ee- I have done my ' ence,” Joel said quietly. bekah’s hands. utmost to persuade her to change She absolutely re- son. her decision. fuses to do so. Now you must take a hand.” “I will do my best, but I cannot I hope to succeed where her father marry has failed,” the’ Earl said hope- l-essly. “You must go means more than Joel said fiercely. cannot be He keeps silent, and helpless.” down knees to her. Pray to- her as if you sacrifice. were praying for your life, that to you,” will be doomed to the lives of her- “You could not deal them this happy With will do anything I can, but I am “You underestimate your influ- The Earl looked pitifully at his “Shall we brave it?” Harecastle cried desperately. “Shall you and go abroad together. I will never and the name will die out." “I do' not know what to say, Cyril. Your life'must not be blast- on your ed. I cannot let you make such a _ Will nothing move you, f0!‘ 1i? Joel '2” the Earl asked eagerly. “Why should I change-‘Z Shall I give in now that it is so nearly He had 110 Pity f9!‘ the broken accomplished? You may save your man who sat shivering at the me- words, they are useless,” nace in his voice.‘ “I am bewildered. We must accept the posi- asked simply. But it is very sad ; we were What reason is ani- ample revenge. _ That will be some mating her '5” he asked Harecastle. make a loveless marriage,” he replied dully. thing. tion. all so happy. “She will no't “What advantage will you gain I can do no- by doing us this injury l” the Earl “At any rate I shall secure an satisfaction.” _ Joel was terrified that they might defy him. His manner was cold “I see,” he 01464 quickly.- “Youland threatening, and he waited low Jewish blackguard. So you have threatened my son with my encompass Cyril, can you forgive shame to asked appealingly. “I do, father, with all my heart; eagerly for the Earl to continue. Lord Wolverholme’s face twitch-_ ed and he gasped painfully. “Run to my room, Cyril,” he whisper-ed hoarsely'. “You will find a bottle on my dressing-table. your ends! nie ‘1” he but you don’t yet realize the caâ€"' Bring it at once.” pabilities of this man,” Harecastle “What more can he do ‘2” “A reason must be given to the “Only one of those heart at- tacks,” the Earl said feebly. (To be continued.) ------'X‘ world for the breaking off 0f the marriage.” “I do not see the necessity for it; the announcement is sufficient.” “But Joel sees the necessity. He will give the reason, cried impetuously. “Well 'Z” the Earl said inquiring- cried excitedly. i llv “He _will say that he discovered this thing of your past, and that ALL GONE. “Since it went dry,” announced the prominent citizen, with pride in his voice, “our town is unex- celled.” “How do you make that out 2” asked the casual visitor, who had seen better towns. “Because,” replied the promin- ’ ’ Harccastle ‘clap. Cyril mSthtWM-Y moved tolhe himself broke off the marriagelent citizen, “it is now a good town, \his father’s side, and it was well that he did so, for the Earl required a steadying hand. “My sin has found me out, and .aftcr these long years,” the Earl moaned feebly. I-Ic sank back into his chair, and his body trembled violently. “Who knows '2” he asked quaver- ingly. ' “Rebekah, Harecastle, Ackroy-d, lmd myself,” Joel answered quick- y. “No one else?” the Earl asked eagerly. . ' simply. ion account of it,” Harecastle said‘ bar none.” “Then he must do so,” the Earl -â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"'Z‘ said with simple dignity. mitt-ed the crime, and I must pay I have played the feet, some people acquire cold feet, But you share in the punishment, Cyril. than I can bear. ‘Be sure thy sins will find thee out!’ ” he wound up the penalty. coward too long. miserably. By some miracle the Earl seemed to have thrown aside the unworthy part of his nature. $G¢34z*"q};ef-: .<,- gr. . ~ ' zgzifr ;_- a" ares (safisrseeeh- .. ~ l. Mass... x s a ‘Z. . :1” (ssi,oce)~‘i€"'to be number of which is M.R. 2178, consisting of about 4O acres, situat If the short distance North-West of the Government Townsite of “COW GANDA” and is in the die formation with nice calcite veins and one year’s assessment work done. trust by a prominent member of Parliament who Wlll personally sign all receipts and will dirct The property is now h~ The OBJECT is to take ONE THQUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) provided for in the Syndica prospect the claim carefully as soon as the snow goes. I will, the Syndicate will form a Company and sell Treasury stock to raise money for further (1t . ment, which Will give each Member of the Syndicate a substantial holding at first cost, and if it s2- asuccess there will certainly be a large profit for each holder. -{»_ ‘with the property after expending the money they will sell and secure as much as possible. ‘a’ is that a proposition of this kind is the best possible investment .s- locality and have strong faith in this property. the ground floor in “TEJIISKAMIXG,” “CROWN RESERVE,” “HUDSON BAY,” or many pro‘ ° in “COBALT” would have made enormous profits, and fortunes have been made in the manner i _ _ “BARTLETT,” “MAKE,” “REEVES-DOBIE” and many other well. properties 1n “GOW GANDA” are situated South of this Claim on the same kind of formation. SHARES esoeo sAcH preperty develops, as we bel If the Syndicate are not sa OUR in that Camp to-day. 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