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As to the Rus: sian, who is in truth only a spy, it might well be xpectcd that he would throw himself with ardor the first trail pointed out to him, and in default of any other victim pursue M. de Carnoel without re- spite or scruple. But there is one whose conduct in this sad case is absolutely inexplicable.” “Who ?’ ’ stamincred. more and more out of countenance. “The cashier, Vignory,” said Madame Yalta. “Vignoryl” exclaimed Maximo. “I assure you his conduct has been uncxceptiouable. He defended M. de Carnoel warmly.” “W re you present when the scene occurred 'l” asked Mme. Yal- ta, coldly. “No, but Vignory told nle himâ€" a self the same day, and he is incap~1 _ . _ ‘ :terday, he received 1111': almost cold-l able of lying. Besides, how could he do otherwise than defend M. de: Oaruoel, who was his most intimate friend?” “And his successful rival.” ,»-*“"‘"l‘hat is not cfx'actly the word. He had long had an inclinationfor my cousin, but he perceived that Robert de Carno-el and Alice loved. each other, and kept himself aloof. He} isthc most modest and also the Had it been in hisnzn‘lwer to save the honor of M. de Carnocl, he would have done it.” - “Really? 'He is, then, deficient in intelligence?” asked the Countess abruptly. And as Maximo, stupefied, made no reply, she went on: ’ “He is stupid, then?” “Stupid, why ’2” “I did not think I should need to explain. Here is a man who hears his best friend charged wit-h an in- famy. He knows avfact which would change entirely the whole face of things. The accusers are ignorant of it. .Ie'has only to speak to n10- dify their ideas. It was even proâ€" bable that in bringing together and comparing different circumâ€" stances his friend’s innocence would be apparent. And this man is silent!” “What do you mean ’l” ed Maximo. . “M. Vignory is cashier. On ar- riving one morning he finds the safe open. He sends for M. Ilorgeres, who cries out: ‘lt is M. dc Car- noell’ And M. Viguory does not reply: ‘No, it is not he. An at- tempt has been made before this to open the safe. A woman has left her hand there. M. dc Carpool stammcr- had nothing to do with this firsti attempt since he was passing: the evening“ with you; therefore M. d8 Carnoel took no part in the sec.â€" What would your uncle have opposed to this statement? As- surcdly he would l‘lut have ymrsistâ€" ed in accusing his unfortunate sec- rctary on the pretext. that ho. had ill chosen his 1111;0ucut for leaving the house.” “I do not know,” murmured Maximo, fecling all the justice of the countems’ rcasonings. “My 1111- 010 is very determined in his ideas, ‘ and had resolved to get rid of M. I doubt if his opin- ion would have changed. It is none the less true that Vignory would have done better to speak»- to tell the whole truth. He failed through want of presence of mind; it is pardouable under circumstanc- es that must- have So disconecrted him.” “I do’not believe it. It was through fear of compromising him- self. He was afraid of being reâ€" proachedâ€"for, between ourselves, de Carnoel. he well deserved it;-foruthe fact 4 “Villagos'; yes, you are right; he of his having been silent as to the might do go; above all if he suspec- iterl M. de Carnoel to be in 11:135- nevcrcd hand in inexplicable and unpardon able. ’ ’ I “I had ..omcthing to do With the OR, THE HERITAGE 0F MADAME YALTA. she I I it. on l Maximo, ' â€"-. m part Vignory took; I had begged him to keep silence, and having al- ways exercised a certain influence over him, he consented.” “Once more, you were do Carnocl’s friend. not M. Moreover, {you could not foresee that he would be accused. But your Vignoryhas only to open his mouth for the afâ€" 1fair to wear quite another aspect. With a word he could put his friend outside the case, and'this l , .-... _ ,_ _ ~ Mud he too- *ood care 11 ' < ro- 1n the l ‘- 53 0t t3 p lnouncc. The intent-ion to injure is evident. .l'u .‘LCtlllg‘lllllS this man |yiclded to a base se11timentâ€"â€"jeal- ousy.” “I should be pained lo believe I think that even now if I asked him to relate to my uncle the adâ€" venture we concealed he would not refuse.” l “Take care you do nothing of the sort. This tardy confession would is “of great consequence to me to =act- with-out the knowledge 'of the future son-inâ€"law of M. llorgeres.‘ If you persist. in your generous dc- sigr to aid me- to find M. de Carâ€" noel, I must enact of you a. prom- isc o make no sort of confidence to Vignory.” ’ I “It will be very easy. He thinks ionly of his approaching marriage and recent elevation to the part- nership with my uncle; so much so, that when I took Gcorgct there yes- :ly. I understood, from his attitude Ethat this old story interested him in?) longer.” ' “He is not aware, I hope, that .you know, or think you know, that M. de Carnoel is Borisoff’s prison or?” asked the countess, quickly. “No,” applied Maximo, earnest- ,ly. “It was afte " a visit to the of- ifice that I passed with Georget by the tussian’s residence. We part- ed almost'augrily, and I have no .necd of your instructions in order ‘toibe reserved on this point.” “Thanks. i I see that I may count lon you. However, I shall not put lyour services too much under conâ€" tribution, at least at present. The first point’is that B-orisoff should be reassured. He must hear no more of you. He will think you acted yesterday without consider;- ltion, and that you will not reâ€" turn.” ’ “It is a painful enough role that gyou impose on .1116,” said Maximo, 1with a smile that was rather forced. “Why? Your altercation with the man did not go far enough to~ render a meeting the necessary Iconsequence. And you-have cerâ€" tainly on cause to fear any provoâ€" cation on the part of Borisoi‘f. He wishes only quiet.” “Since .You wish it- I I'CSlg“ my“ But- may. self not to .disturb him. . lI sk how I can be permitted to: 1 serve you?” “By al.1stainlng from taking any measures.” “What! you will not allow me to assist in the delivery of M. dc Curnoel'l” ‘ _ - “If I succeed it will be to you lnot have known that M. de (lar- noel was Borisoff’s prisoner. lint lit is I alone whopcan act cffccl'ivo- lyMâ€"I alone in all the world.” “In the condition you are in l” “Some one will take my place. I shalt-not appear, but will direct all. You do not understand. lt is however, i111possiblo for me to say more. I‘lorcowr, you will not lrcmain long in 1111certai11ty. At i this moment, after the warning you {have given, the colonel is making :his arrangements to rid himself of l‘M. dc (.‘arnocl. I cannot uliirm lthat he will not kill him, but aSSiir- ledly he will not keep him at his house. I hare not an instant to lose In three days from now you shall know whether I have suc- cteded. “How shall I know i" “By coming to see me. ‘vants tell you I do not- receive, If my serâ€" inâ€" sist on speaking to my femme dc- chambrc who has always shown you in. She has my orders, and will ad- mit you.” “At least if I110: oppose it.” ttion.” - “And his authority would '110‘1} benefit M. do Carnoel, and it- iI owe it, for without you I shouldl Dr. Villages does OPT- “I will indicate to you make him yield. I gave you yesterday?” “I shall never be separated lr..1n it until you reclaim it." “Show it to the doctor in case ;110 undertakes to hinder you from lsccing incâ€"in that case only ” l “And like Madame I’iriac :will obey this talisman '2” ' “He will obey it. Perhaps he will iask some questions. Do not anâ€" 'S‘.'er. them. And now that I have ,said all,” added the countess, ‘rlo {me the favor to ring for my fcu'uue lde chambre who will show you cut. [I am expecting this very Villages, and do not care to have him find yoi here.” ’ â€" _ (To be continued.) Y b‘d itainly be stronger than mine.” I l he UNNAT‘URAL THINNESS EASILY CORRECTED. By Clever Prescription Which Can Be Filled at Any Drug Store.- No Need to Be Thinh’uw as Reports '. Show This Method Eta fectivc. . People who are very thin and scrawny ought not to be so. Unj ,dou tedly they are more. subject to ldisease and contagious than the luormally fleshy. Thinness is usual- ‘Ily accompanied by weakness, and 'wea :ness subjects any one to colds, consumption, pneumonia, | 'coughs, etc. by accident, that tincture cadeâ€" imcne, when combined in a prescrip- ti.1u with proper accelerative medi- cines, becomes one of the most lvaluable, effective, and reliable nu- 'tritive or flesh making medicines :known to science. It ‘is especially bcrelicial to men and women be~ tween the ages of sixteen and fifty- 1five, who from lack of proper nerve 'f-orcc and digestion, remain unde- veloped in body, limbs, arms and gbust. A well rounded symmetrical figure in man or woman indicates lhcaltli, magnetism, stamina and happiness. l The reader who wishes to add :from ten to forty pounds should luot fail to begin with this valuable i prescription : _ ' First, obtain of any wellhstocked idrufrgist, three ounces of essence of pepsin and three ounces of syrup of grhubarb in an 8 ounce bottle. Then ladd one ounce compound essence lcardiol. She and let stand two hours. Then add one ounce tincture icaciomene compound (not cardaâ€" gmom). Shake well and take one iteaspoonl'ul before each meal, one after each meal. Drink plenty of water between meals and when 1‘( tiring. Keep up this treatment regularly and of a certainty from one to three pounds will be added to the weight each week, and the general health will also improve. â€"â€"_â€"...,pâ€"- INGENIOUS SWINDLE. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Swiss wine merchant who has made a fortune by sending wine to dead men and compelling the relatives of the deceased to pay the bills. The merchant received ,crery day dozens of newspapers from all parts of Sivitzerland, and 11-:opt a book in which he noted the ’numcs and addresses of the men who had recently died. ithcn write to the dead man stating that, according to the lattcr’s or- ldcr, he had forwarded the barrel of wine, and enclosed his bill; , __v:< Gretaâ€"~“Bcllc tells me she’s sorâ€" 1ry she ever married you?” Clar- enceâ€"J’Shc ought to be. She did some nice girl out ofpa good hus- l bandl” ' ' , m... 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Dep‘. yum-100,0” J Flnwm-anVoga has perfected a \uâ€"q‘. vâ€"â€"â€".,____â€"â€"_ It not only loses flavour, but worse than this. loose tea takes on new odors, such as coal oil, molasses, onions, coffee, soap, etc.,-â€"to say nothing of its exposure to the sun, dust, dirt and ~ Therefore for your protection - f air. is sold cal a sealed lead packetswnever in bulk." Mrs. Jimsâ€"â€"“llladam-e Shipper Mrs. Jimsâ€"m‘u‘. revolving hat; it wonderful iiivcn- works so that the congregation can tion.” Mrs. Ti1ns~â€"“What is it?” see all sides of it.” It has been discovered, ..lmostl l He wouldl 1' 1 l Western 0000101100 430100010 INCORPORATED A.D. 1351. HEAD Carma, --" ' - m STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDiNC DEC. 31, 1909. . .s 3,287,082 55 1,735,711 13 .. ..s 1,531,371 412 Losses paid since organization 511110 Company $52,441,172 44 ‘TQRONTO Assets. .. [mourned Premiums and other Li:l.l)ili'1.ic$.. Surplus to Folioyholdcrs l-‘ire Premiums ... Flrc Losses. .. .. .. . l"1rc Expenses ..s 2,111,879 94 853,121 58 r 1,364,997 47 246,882 47 Marine Premiums, .. ..3 698,426 61 Murine Losses...... 3490.89616 Murine Expenses 155,694 55 646,590 7! V . I 51,535 90 Interest and other receipts 84.5177 Ell) Profits: on years Trading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $383,596 27 W. B. MEIKLE, General Manager. ' (l. U. FOSTER. Secrctary. Applications for Agencies at unrepresented points to be adâ€" dressed to the Secretary. ...â€"4.. .._..,..._.- __._.___..7.._V_.._.-_. _...__. 100 0000010 in." The Great-West Life has written the largest- Canadian business of any Company. In 190.9“tho Paidâ€"for business of the Company in Canada‘ amounted to $9,560,269.00----tl1e largest Paidâ€"for Canadian business ever secured in a year by any Company. ' ' ' This prominence is readily explained. In The Great‘West Life high interest earnings (7.05 p. c. not in 1909) are added to low expen- 1-.es, and the result iswlow rates and unequalled profits to Policy- holders. Write for booklet showing details of these profits. flit thtttlfllfil tit A$$URANCE 000.5 PANV, HEAD QFFIGE, - WWHWPEG. l 0 llatiuullih hum- t lit. 0E“ GAmgamca, A section or" accesses. Applications for New Insurance Received Policies issued, Taken Up and Paid 1'01: 1-899 (5 months) .. .93 (i(i(5..5l.l0.lllf‘l1H9!) (F1 months) .$ 646,000.00 ‘3 I 000 . . . . . . .. 1359,500.00J900 1 .50.001:.00 1901 1,4515.5(10.‘00j1901 1,878,755.00 1902 1.672.500.01151902’ 1,528,331.00 1,011.1110.001003 1,509,000.00 100.1 1031250001901 1,4’;1.594.00 1905' .. 1.911500110011105 . .. 1,517,010.00 1000 2,011,00000‘1000,.... 1,721,000.00 1907 2,079,250.101907 2,001,300.00 3,231,010.001005 2,877,500.00 1900 3,300,000.001009 . 2,050,000.00 ' i ' fissurance Record. ' 1~ i Mortality Experience , Assurance Annual l’rcm."],f{19 Nil. 1&99 (5 Mos) $ 001,000 a 22,05«1.1~.0‘,,,00 ,_ _ MONO 1501. .. .. 1792 500 02,005.00 -. mm H H “ 2:554:90, 5,2;029300001 11.50000 1902 n 3542555397 126‘695_21;1902 . 22.9f.(l.00 190:1 .. 4,686,112 150.044.09j1s103-.... 9,250.00 1901 .. .. .. 4.509.751 mass-1.201901 23,714.00 1905 .. .. .. 5,125,437 170,704.39‘1905 11,093.00 1900 .. .. .. 5,802,358 100.222.41.1900 ic.c01.00 1907 .. .. .. (3,678,057 218,745.921907 23,250.00 1908 .. .. .. 8,625,509 308,093.79J1909 27,100.00 370,671.14flfltl9 41,831.00 Etc. , ASSETS. 1999 . . . . .. 10,310,500 lnterest Earnings, l 909 19.99 (51nonths) $ 1,794.21 .... .... llls‘iJlll-ldlll 1000 3.23.).0111100 118.672.00 1001 3,431.8751901 154,304.00 1902 5530201902 . .. .. . .. 100,070.00 190:; 7,350.37.1.903 .. 273,501.00 1904 10, 41.211001 . .. 352.373.1141 1905 14,910.9131005 573.010.1141 1906 35,410.1011100 720.103.1111 1907 10,177.321907 834.202.1111 1908 00.707.28r1008 1.101.871.00 1909.... 80,379.70.1000 1.304.832.00 ALBERT J. RALS'J‘ON.'Managing Director. , ELIAS ROGERS, 1951].. HON. J. J. F‘O‘i’, Will. .."l‘fiNlC, Esq“ President. lst Vice-Pres. “'21‘1d V1ce-l’rcr. The NationallLifc wants a first-class agent in this locality to '“vlmur . a liberal contract will be. given“ ‘ " HEAD 0FFICE, NATIONAL LIFE BUXLDING, TORONTO, 01V". l . 4a:a*w,.»..,.,;,,, ‘ .. my; Loose Tea Loses Flavour '