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What was the novel some . - one told you gave the best descrip- nearer’ and every moment Slgrld me and tion of English home life ’1” “ 'Wives and Daughters,’ ” said Sigrid. .“Well, let us get it, then, and Sigrid,” he exclaimed. afterward we will take aturn above do down to Tydskebryggen, and 888 If take a boat and row out to her.” Walkendorf’s Tower, and there is any sign of our vessels from “You heard good news of them last month, did you not?” asked Sigrid. “No definite news, but over?- thing was very hopeful.- They sent word by the steamer to Granton, and_telegraphed from there to our station in. Oifjord.” “What did they say?" "That as yet there had been no catch of herrings, but that every- thing was most promising, as plenty of whales‘were seen every day at the mouth of the fjord. Oh, I «in perfectly satisfied. I have had no anxiety about the expedition since then.” So' father and daughter set out together. Beyer’s shop had las- cinations for them both; she linger- ed long in the neighborhood of the Tauchintz shelves, while Herr Falck discussed the news with some one behind the counter, and admired the pictures temptineg displayed. “Look here, Sigrid l” he exclaim- ed. “Did you ever see a prettier little water-color than that? Ber- gin in winter, from the harbor. What is the price of it? A hun- dred honor? I must really have it. It shall be a present to you in memory of our walk.” Sigrid was delighted with the pic- ture. They walked away together, planning where it should hang at home, and saying how it was just the sort of thing Frithiof would like. “It is quite a pity we did not see it when he was away in Germany, he would have liked to have it when he was suffering from heimweh,” come home and rest?” said Sigrid. _ “Well, all that sort of thing is fly. ' over for him, I hope,” said Herr 110171113t yet- Falck. “No need that he should be away from Bergen any more, except now and then for a holiday. ' And if ever you marry a foreigner, Sig- rid, you will be able to take Bergen with you as a consolation.” They made their way up to a lit- ,tle wooded hill above the fortress, which commanded a. wide and beau- tiful view. “Ah!” cried Herr Falck. “Look there, Sigrid! Look, look! there is surely a vessel coming.” She gazed out seaward. “You have better eyes than I have, father. Whereabouts‘l Oh, yes. now I see, ever so far away. Do you think it is one of yours?” “I can’t tell yet,” said He'rr Falck; and glancing at him she saw that he was in an agony of impati- ence, and that the old, troubled look had come back to his face. Again the nameless fear which had seized her in the summer took possession of her. ~ “Yes. yes,” cried Herr Falck at[ length, “I am almost sure. it is onei of our Oifjord vessels. 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Mantra}. ui OR, A CURIOUS MYSTERY EXPLAINED.’ I shalltake a walk 0* Only ballastedl” 17 the National Drug .md Chemical Co. for it: my bushel“ mu“ 8° *0 PM .Sigrid gave a little cry. “You Wlll be bankrupt!” she exclaimed. that I” “There is yet one hope,” said Herr Falck. “If the rumor I heard 1n the summer is false, and if I can still keep": the connection with” Mor- gans, that ‘ guarantees me 7,200 kroner a-year, in that case I have no doubt we could avoid open bank~ ruptcy.” ‘ '“But how ’2” said Sigrid. “I don’t understand.” “The Morgans would never keep me as their agent if I were declared MONTH ;' great question is this; is she loaded “I think she is rather low in the on ’1” “I hope so; I hope so,” said Herr think my creditors would accept as payment the outcome of all my pro- perty, and would give me what we call voluntary agreement; it is a form of winding up a failing con~ cern which is very often employed. They would be the gainers in the long run, because of course they would not allow me to keep my 7,- 200 kroner untouched, so in any case, my child, I have brought you to poverty.” ‘ He covered .‘his face with his hands. Sigrid put her arm about him, kissing his hair, his hands, his forehead. “I do not mind poverty, little fa- ther; I mind only that you are so troubled,” she said. “And surely, surely they will not take the agency from you after all these years! Oh, poverty will be nothing, if only we can keep from disgraceâ€"if only others need not be dragged down too I” They were interrupted by a tap at the door, and Swanhild stole in, making the pretty little courtesy without which no wellâ€"bred Norâ€" wegian child enters or leaves a room. “Mayn’t I come and say good- night to you, little father?” she asked. “I got .on ever so well at school, just as you said, after our merry breakfast.” The sight of the child’s unconsciâ€" ous happiness was more than he could endure; heclosed his eyes that she might not see the scalding tears which filled them. “How dreadfully ill father looks,” said Swan-hild, uneasily. “His head is very had,” said Sig- rid. “Kiss him, dear, and then run to bed.” ‘ But Herr Falck roused himself. “I too will go up,” he said. “Bed is the best place, eh, Swan- hild’l God bless you, little one; good-night. What, are you going to be my walking-stick?” And thus, steadying himself by the child, he went up to his room. At breakfast the next morning he was in his place as usual, but he seemed very poorly. About eleven o’clock there was a ring at the door-bell; the servant brought in a telegram for Herr Falck. A sort of wild hope seized her that it might be from Frithiof. He rose from the sofa as she entered. "I am better, Sigrid,” he said. “I think I could go to the office. Ah! a telegram for me 1” “It has come this minute,” she The ship was drawing nearer and realized more that it was not as she had first hoped. She glanced apprehensively at her father. “I can’t bear this any longer, “We will They hurried away, speaking nev- er a word. As they threaded their way through the busy harbor, she began to feel a little more cheer- ful. ' “We must hope said Herr Falck. Just as they neared the “Solid” the anchor dropped. “You had better wait here,” said Herr Falck, “while I go on board. I’ll not keep you long, dear.” Nevertheless, anxious waiting al- ways does seem’long, and Sigrid, spite of her sealskin jacket, shiver- ed as she sat in the little heat. When her father rejoined her, her worst fears were realized. He nei- ther looked at her nor spoke to her, but, just giving a word of di- rection to the boatman, sat down in his place with folded arms and bent head. She knew instantly that some terrible disaster must have happen- led, but she did not dare to ask what it was, she just sat still listen- ing to the monotonous stroke of the oars, and with an uneasy wonder in her mind as to what would happen next. They ‘were nearing the shore, and at last her father spoke. “Pay the man, Sigrid,” he said, and with an unsteady hand he gave her his purse. They walked away together in the direction of the of- fice. “You must not be too anxious, dear child,” he said. “I will ex- plain all to you this evening. I have had a heavy loss.” “But, little father, you look so ill,” pleaded Sigrid. "Must ou in- deed go to the office? W» y not for the best,” “Rest '1” said Herr Falck, dream- “Rest? Not, not just yetâ€"- Send the carriage for me this afternoon, and say nothing about it to any one; I’ll explain it to you later on.” So thefather and daughter part- ed,.and Sigrid went home to bear as best she could her day of sus- pense. Herr Falck returned later on, looking very ill and complain- ing of headache. She persuaded him to lie down in his study, and would not ask him the question which was trembling on her lips. But in the evening he spoke to her. “You are a good child, Sigrid, a good child,” he said, caressing her hand. “And now you must hear all, though I would give much to keep it from you. The Iceland ex- pedition has failed, dear; the ves- \ \ his? sels have come back empty.” % ‘â€"“ “Does it mean such a very great You 7‘ loss to you, father?” she asked. ' “I will explain to you.” he said // may be more eagerly ; “I should like you to understand how it has come about. For some time trade has been very bad, and last year and the year be- fore I had some heavy losses con- nected with the Lofoten part of the business.” He seemed to take almost a plea- paid $50 in Cash for 1mprovingyour \ sure in giving her all sorts of deâ€" . . tails which she couclld not half uné Canadlan farmers Wlll derstand; she hear in a. con use % - . . way of the three steamers. sent to rcccwc €33.11 Pm?” “we‘ll”: m Nordland in the summer With cmp- ‘ each Prowncc) 1n our blg ty barrels and salt for the herrings; / she heard about bums at. .the 1912 FARMERS’ PRIZE % Bourse of Bergen large quantities, ; % so that Herr Falck had ten thou- ,_ sand barrels at a time, and had , ' , I ‘_ ' % been obliged to realize' them at ‘ ‘ 7E held a contest last year in which 36 prizes were a {,1 . , f m x ruinous prices. offered. 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He fell heavily forward; whether he wasdead or only fainting she could not tell. ‘ She rushed to the door calling for help, and the servants came hurryâ€" ing to the study. They helped to move their master to the sofa, and Sigrid found a sort of comfort in the assurances of her old nurse that it was nothing but a paralytic seiz- ure, that he would soon revive. You cannot afford brain-befogg‘lng headaches. NA-DRU-CO Headache Wafers :4 stop them in quick time and clear your head. They do not contain either phcnacotln, aoetanllld. morphine, opium or any other dangerous drug. 250. a but! your Drugglst‘s. .‘ NATIONAL DRUG AND CHIMICAL C0. 0' CARADA, LIII'TEDu 121 “I will send Olga for the doctor,” she said, breathlessly. “Ay, and for your uncle, too,” - said the nurse. “He’s your own mother’s brother, and ought to be here.” “Perhaps,” said Sigrid, hesitat- ingly. “Yes, Olga, go to Herr Gronvold’s house and just tell them of my father’s illness. 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