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deed! v - 7~ -- "-â€"-'l ----‘-.7 "W had many hours of loneliness when her heart was backln the humble cottage where she knew they were missing her so much, but now a new world was suddenly opened before her. and the homeelokness all disappeared. It had been arranged with Mrs. Noah. by Agnes, that Jessie should only study for two hours each day. eonse. guentl Maddy had nearly all the time to area! .' and she im raved it well, making so rapid progress t at Simone looked on‘ amazed. declaring her case to be without a; arallel, while Jessie was left far behind. ndeed alter a short time Maddy might have he‘s her teacher, and was of much service to her in praotising her lessons. ‘I-___Ln_ .- It was several days before an snswer came to this letter, and when it did it brought Guy’s consent for Maddy to take lessons, together with s note for Mr. Bim- ons. r nesting him to consider Miss Clyde his up lon the sme terms as Jessie. T ough greatly pleased with Alkenside, aural greatly stitched to J essie. Maddy had sim le bars. These she attempted to teach to eddy. who caught at them so quickly nd executed them so well that Jessie was elighted. Maddy o ht to take lessons, she said, and some me during the next day she took to Mrs. Noah a letter which she had written to Guy. After going into eotasies over Maddy. saying she was the nicest kind! of a girl, that she prayed in the morning, as well as at night. snd looked so sweet in blue. she asked it she couldn’t take music lessons too, advancing many reasons why she should, one of which was that she could play now a. great deal better than herself. ‘ éimple barn “ Maybe you can’t play. but you can drum ‘Days of Absence,’ as most girls do," and opening the piano she bade Maddy “ thump as long as she liked." Music was a delight to Msddy, who oo- veted nothing so much as a knowledge of it, and sitting down upon the stool.she touched the soft-toned instrument, ascertaining by her ear several sweet chords. and greatly as~ tonishing Jessie. who wondered at her skill. Twice each week a teacher came up from Devonshire to give lessons to Jessie, but as ‘ yet she could only play one scale and a few _:_..__I_ [A .. . 7* ~â€"»~-â€" r‘"l' “nun-".7 “"W“ W the saddle 'for Agnes, was to be at Miss Clyde’s service, it she chose to have it. As Guy’s slightest wish was always obeyed, Maddy’s chances for happiness were not small. notwithstsnding that she felt so desolate and lonely when the doctor left her. and watched him withaswelling heart until he was lost to view in the deepening twilight. Feeling that she must be homesick. Mrs. ‘ Noah s estod that she try the fine piano in_tl_1§ lit e music-room. as that at Aikeuside. She had discovered. too. that Mrs. Agnes was opposed to her coming, and that only Guy's deter- mined will had brought her there; and this. it nothing else. had disposed her to feel kindly toward the little governess. She had supposed her rather pretty. but was not prepared to find her what she was. Msddy s was a singu- lar type of beautyâ€"a beauty nntarnished‘ by any selfish. uuoharitable or suspicious feeling. Clear and truthful as a mirror. her brown eyes looked into Mrs. Noah’s, while her low courtesy. so full of deference. found its way straight to that motherly heart. - “ I am glad to see you, Miss Clyde.” she said ; “ very glad." ‘ Maddy’s hp quivonsd a little and her voice shock as she replied : “ Please oallme Maddy. They do at hogs, and ‘I ehsn’t be_qmte so_â€"so_â€"+â€"'{ Mrs. Noah knew who Maddy was. and remembered that the old mun had said she woqld no! diggucg a drgwlgg {09511 as flap "Ell BOY AT LAST. A SOCIETY NOVEL. .â€" Iuthot or “lamb Ia! " "Mild: one“ noun.” “Chute": 'Or." etoq , rvwvv. “ No.” Agnes would attend to that. and also see Miss 01 do. All Flora had todo was to remove t a plate. which she ilnally did, muttering to herself. “such airs! but I know Mr. Guy won’t stand it." Meanwhile. Maddy having put on her prettiest delaine. tied her little daintz 1white apron, Mrs. Noah's gift. and wit ‘ the feeling that she was looking unusually well. started for the parlor to meet her employer. Mrs. Agnes. Jessie had gone in quest of her brother, and thus Agnes was alone when Maddy Clyde first presented herself before her. She had not expected to find Maddy so pretty. and for a moment the hot blood crimsoned her cheek. while her heart throbbed wildly beneath the rich mornin dress. Doctor Holbrook had cause or being attracted by that fresh bright face, she thought. and so she steelcd herself against the better impulses of her nature. impulses which pleaded that for menuomng the doctor. A nos was deter- mined now. and she replle : "‘It was uite right when we were gone, Ext it in digoront now. and Mr. Remington, I am euro. will not suffer it." "May I ask mm,’ Flora. persisted, her hamlet“! ya the play. “ But. ma‘om." and Flora hesitated, " she’s very pretty and lodyliko, and young; she has always eaten with Miss Jeaaio and Dr. Holbrook when ho was here. He treat: her as if she was on good on anybody." 'n‘ .............. -- __ ,_ o--â€" -- ““JW“J' In her eagerness to serve Muddy and save her from insult. Flore was growing bold. but she only hurt the cause by mentioning the doctor. Agnes was deter- mined now, and s!_xe_repljed: II'L .._, ' What was she that he should care for her? A mere nothingâ€"a child, whom Guy had taken up. Pity there was 3 Lucy Atherstone in the wa of his making her mistress of Aikensi e. It would be a Sretty romance, Guy Bemin n and randpa Markham's grandehil . es was nervous and tired, and this he] to increase her anger toward the innocent girl. She would take immediate measures. ‘she thought. to put the upstart down. and the sight of Flora lazing the cloth for breakfast suggested to er the first step in teaching Maddy her place. “ Flora." she said. “ I see you are arrang- ing the table for four. Have we company " “Wh . no. ma'am; there's Mr. Guy, oursel , Miss Jessie and Miss Clyde," was lora's reply. while Agnes continued haughtily. “Remove Miss Olyde's plate. 110 one allows their governess to eat with t em.’ , _. _.._ -w... -v an. uuu LIAM-In]. “ He has visited us ever so much, staying ever so long. I know Maddy likes him ; I do, anyway," Jessie said, never dreaming of the passion she was exciting. jealousy of Maddy. hatred of Muddy. and a desire to be revenged on a. girl whom Dr. Holbrook vitgted “ ever so much.” â€"~â€"-- â€"~-â€"-â€"°W-s and “ that charming young wido'w." but no serious attention had been paid. no million- aire had asked to be her second husband. If there had. shewould have said yes. for Agnes was n t averse to changing her state of widowhoo 1 She liked the doctor, but if he did not propose. and some one else did, she should accept that other one. of course. This was her intention when she left Aiken- side, and when she came back it wu with the determination to raise the siege at once, and compel the doctor to surrender» She lniew he was not as wealth as she ‘oould wish,bnt his family was . and as she positively liked him. she was prepared to waive the matter of money. In this state of mind it is not surprising that on the morning of her return home she should listen with troubled mind to Jessie’s rather exaggerated account of the number of times the doctor had been there. and the nice things he had said to her and Maddy. u Ila I...â€" ...:..:s.; .4; ,, Agnes and Guy had come. As a whole, Aguee’ season at Sara e. had been rather disagreeable. Guy, it is true. had been exceedinfily Kind. She had‘been flattered by brain eee fope. She had heard herself called “that beautiful Mrs._Remix_Jgton," an] 11 LL-.. -L_‘_A:~ A, Six o'clock name but no travellers. Then an hour~went by, and there came a telegram that the cars had run off the track, and Guy would not probably arrive until late at night. it indeed he did till morning. Greatly disappointed. the doctor after dinner took his leave, telling the girls they had better not sit up. Consequently, at a late hour they both retired. sleeping so soundly as not to hear the noise outside the house; the banging of doors.the setting down of trunks, the tramp of feet, Mrs. Noah's words of weloome,’one pleasantvoioe which responded, and another more im- patient one which sounded as if the owner were tired and cross. _'.,. __._â€" â€"‘vâ€" wvgv-vs "Oh, mnst Iuse thorn?” she asked, in so evident distress that the doctor oonld not forbesr a laugh as he told her it was not of the slghtest consequence whether she used them or not. advismg her to watch Mrs. Agnes, who was an fait in all such metters was Guy's seat as carver. with Agnes at the urn, while Maddy felt sure that the two plates‘between Agnes and Guy were intended for Jessie and herself, the doctor occupying the other side. Jessie would sit next to her mother. which would leave her next to Guy. where he could see every movement she made. Would he think her awkward. or would he. as she hoped. he so much absorbed with the doctor as not to notice her? Suppose she should drop her fork. or upset one 0! those queer-looking goblets on the side-board. which looked more like bowls that anything else. It would be terrible and Maddy's cheeks tingled at the ver thought of such a eatss~ trophe. Were ey really goblets. those funny coldred things. and it they were not, what were they? Summoning all her courage. she‘ asked the doctor. her prime counsellor. and learned that they were finger-glasses. of which she had read, but which she had never seen before. 00! AT non. Saturday’oame at lest. e balmy Septem- ber de . when all nature eeemed conspiring to we come the travellers for whom so extensive pre stations had been made at Aikeneide. hey were ex eoted at about six in the afternoon. and net before that hour the doctor rode u to in readiness to meet them. In 0 dining-room the table was set as Medd had never seen it set belore,~caekin .witz ite eilver. its chine. ‘ and ontglm. e g ittering displey._ There not notice her in the least. and tho. would be terrible. But. no. 5 mm on kind a ho had shown himself to hot. would gt least y her some attention. and so ut lut she an to antioiputa hi- oomlug home. wondering whnt their first meeting would be, what she should any to him. and what he would think of her. CHAPTER XI. “ I suppose it’s wicked to fool such thin I; on Sunday, but. aomehow, what she as d .. And how in" n 3665“ afifiififébnd. oring who in the World she though. he was. " How in it now ? " " I am not angryâ€"mot at you. at leastâ€" go on.” was Guy’s reply, and Maddy con- tinued: "She told me that now [they had come home it would be difleront. the! only when invited must I oomo to the parlor, or any- where. but must stay in the sorvento' rt and eat with Mrs. Noah and Sarah. I’dgaat as noon do that. I am no better than they. on] , onlyâ€"tho way she told me made me fee no mean. M if I was not anybody. when I em." and hero Meddy‘e pride begun to rise. " I'm just on good no she. il grandpa is r. and I won't stay here to betreeted ike a nigger by her and Mr.‘ Guy. I liked him so much too, because he was kind to grand a and to me whenI was aiolt._ Yes. _I dig like him so much." } She did not look up nt the onus man ‘beeido her. and it wen well she id not. for the dark ex reseion of his face would have fri htened or. Halt guessing the truth. on impatient to beer more. he sold to her: “Go on! " eo nternly. that she started, and ropliod: ' “I know you are angry with me and I ought not to hove told yon." nl ___ _ moment to take broat'h. fore. “ Now. tell me why you are crying so? " he said. brushing from her apron the spot of dirt which had settled upon it. “Are if“ homesick?“ he continued. out! then eddy burnt out crying harder than be- Anfi as would say could she know how kindly 0 spoke to her as he lifted her from the grass and led her to a rustic seat. at no great distance from them. Once alone. the torrent burst forth, and burying her face in the soft grass, shewept bitterly. never hearing the step coming nearer, and not at first heading the voice which asked what was the matter. Guy, Remington, too, had come out into the garden, and accidentally wandering that way. stumbled upon the little figure crying in the grass. He knew it was Maddy, an greatly surprised. to find her thus, asked what was the matter. Then, as she did not hear him, he laid his hand gently upon hershoulder, compelling her to ooh up. In all her im 'nings of Guy, she had never, associatedlfiim with the man who had so puzzled and confused her, and now she did not for a time suspect the truth. She only thought the stranger a guest at Aikenside; some one come with Guy; and her degrada- tion seemed greater than before. She was not surprised when he called her by name; of course he remembered her, just as, she did him; but shs_did wonder a little What ___ __ -v -v- vv-v u, uuv Aunu Iluw AWL“. and n; i kind of stunned bewilderment nought the garden, where she could, unseen, givP way to her feelings. When Mrs. Agnes had finished, Maddy began to understand her position, and into her white {one the hot blood poured indig- nantly. Wholly inexperienced, she had never dreamed that a governess was not worthy to sit at the same table with her ‘employer, that she must never enter the parlors unbidden, or intrude herself in any way, and her cheeks burned at the degrada« tion, and for an instant she felt like defying the proud woman to her face. But the angry words trembling on her tongue were repressed as she remembered her grand- father’s teachings; and with a how as he .ty as {mi Mrs. Agnes could have m e, and a 00 on her face which could an: ty as Mrs. Agnes could have a, and uni on her face which could not easily _bef_orgotten, she left the room. with us, but usually you will take your meals with Mrs. Noah and Sarah. By following these directions you will, I think, give entire satisfaction." as Mré. Noah and ‘éhé’ mimiir'éai' 85:317. Oooasigna!!y_ we 313911 have y_gu in_ to dine _!LL _ ssâ€"well, such as Dr.‘ Holbrook. it ~you please. As you osnnotbe with Jessie all the while, you will, when your duties as governess are over, sit in your own room, or the school-room, or walk in the bank weld: just as the higher servants doâ€"such _ _,.- _°â€"_â€" -v mun. .. “ You are not, of course, to go to Mr. Bemington.‘ It is my matter. and does not concern him. What I wish in this: You are to come to the parlor only when invited, and are not to intrude upon us at any time. particularly when oomngnills he:e_,_ such With little. graceful tosses of the head, which set in motion every one of the brown “£15: Mrs. Agnes replied: . I suppose you have had the range of the parlors, sitting there when you liked. and all this was perfectly proper. Mind. I am finding no fault with you. It is all quite right," she oontinu . as she saw the strange look of terror and surprise visible on Maddy's face. “ The past is right, but in future it will be a little different. I am milling to accord to a governess all the privileges possible. They are human as well as myself, but society makes a difl'er- enee. Don’t you know it does? ” “ Yesâ€"noâ€"I don't know. 0h. pray tell me what you mean, what am I to do i" Maddy gasped. her face white as ashes, and her eyes wearing as yet only a soared, un- certain look. “Excuse me, Mina Olyae. but your own good sense, of which I am sure you have an abundance, must tell you that now Mr. Remington and myself are at home, your intercourse with our family must be rather limitedâ€" that ieâ€"ahemâ€"that is, neither Mr. Remington nor myself are accustomed to having our governess very much with us. the sake oi the past she should be kind to may Clyde. “Ah. good.morning. You are Jessie's veruess. I presume,” she said, bowing ‘etsntly. and pretending not to notice the hand which Maddy involuntarily ex- tended towsrd her. “ Jessie speaks well of on. and Im very glad you suit her. on have had s-plesssnt time.I trust ?" . Her voice was so cold snd her manner so distant. thst hhddy's eyes for an instant filled with tears. but she snswered civilly that she had been very happy. and every- body wes very kind. It wss hsrder work 0pm down Maddy Cl do then Agnes had exnected. and alter slittle further conver- sation there ensued s silence. which neither wss inclined to break. At last summoning all her courage. Agnes beqsni u 11--..-- _- It. , eoeiety. Nothing was said to Agnes. who kept her room the entire day, and did not join the family until evening. when Guy set upon the plaza with Jessie in his le . while Muddy was not very far away. t first there was much constraint between Agnes and Muddy. but. with Guy to men- Guy watched her closely without seem- ing to do no. mentally deciding that she was neither vulgar nor awkward. On the contrary. he thought hot very pretty and my graceful for one no unaccustomed to society. Nothinn was said to Amos. who “ Como, Miss Clyde, Jeanie in nearly furnished," he said. pleasantly, as Maddy appeared. und without the slightest refor- euoe to what had passed he drew Maddy‘a arm within his own. and giving a hand to Jessie, who had just name in. he wont to tho breakfast-room, where Maddy was told to_prcsido. as Mm. Remington had a head- and her heart‘ beat puibffirllryfidn afié descended to the pnrlor whore Guy was "aligns up .0116 dosh: “ But I am not toast with them." Muddy began. when Mrs; Nonh stopped her by oxpluining the Guy ruled tint house. and Aggy by! been oopplggoly_rouma._ '“ You o'an wash off the slaving. ‘Oome." Mrs. Noah aid, pouring water into the bowl. and bidding Muddy hurry, “ as Mr. Guy_wag waiting breakfgqt {qr hex-3f 7 is all stains. Jud it’s 50 dgémhi'hafiafiiié opnsgnday too. What yank! grandpa any ?_'f .suited to Madt hing bitterly. 1 “Yes, yes,” she gasped at last, asGuy talked on, "stop now, for meroy’s sake, and I'll do anything, only not this morning, my head aches so I cannot go to the breakfast table; I must be excused," and holdin her temples. which were throbbing th pain, induced by strong excitement, Agnes hurried to? her own room and threw herself upon the bed. angry, mortified and subdued. The breakfast bell had rung twice while Guy was holding that interview with Agnes. and at last Mrs. Noah came up herself to learn the cause of the delay standing in the hall she heard a part of what was trans irin in the parlor. Mrs. Noah was pron an jealous of her mas- ter's dignit and ones or twice the thought had cross her mind that perhaps when he came home. Maddy would be treated more as some governesses were treated by their employers, but to have Agnes take the matter u was quite a different thing. and Mrs. Nofl smiled with grim satisfac- tion as she heard Guy issuing orders as to how Miss Olyde was to be treated. Standâ€" ing back to let Agnes pass, she waited a A moment, and then. as if she had just ‘ some up, presented herself before Guy, askingi he were ready for breakfast. 1 “Yes, call Miss Clyde; tell her I sent for 1 her," Was Guy‘s answer, and Mrs. Noah repairedtoMaddy's room, finding her still Guy paoed up and down the psflor, chafing and teeming like a young lion. Agnes was conquered and quite as much bewildered as Maddy had been; she heard only in part how Muddy Clyde was hence- nmn to be treated. " Guyâ€"Jauausy' 1 I ' jealoua of that $3th 7" and Agnes' voice was expressive of ‘the utmost consternation. 1 “Yea,jeelons 0! that child; you think that because the doctor has been kindto her. perhaps he wenm her some time for his wife. Iho he does; I mean to he! it on; I’ll tel him tn marry her, endi he gon’t, I’ll-almost _m_erry he: myself!" end " I o§qnot géflqun," ghe sgiqi " my (woo “ I‘don't know why.” and at mention of Dr. Holbrook. Guy’s tom :- burst out again. " Agnes. you can't eceive_ me; I know the secret of your abominable treat- ment of M11de Clyde ig joalousy." '_ " “Pray, Guy, do not be so angry; I know I amfoolieh about some things, and proud people who ‘ come up ’ always are, I guess ; I know that marrymg your father made me what I am. but everybody does not know it, and it is not necessary that ;they should. I don’t remember exactly what I did say to ‘this Clyde girl, but I thought it would be pleasanter. {or you. pleasanter for us all. not to have her‘ alway round; it seems she has presided at the able when Dr..Holbrook was here to tea. and even you can‘t think that quite rial“: N r righg.‘ we had been complete! routed. 'hi‘a did_not _qu_iet _M Qy_p_s_trtioularl_y. Guy wag in a sad passion by this time. and failed to note the effect his last words had on Agnes. who turned livid with rage and terror ; but smothering down her wrath. ehe said beseeohingly : “ Perhaps you have forgotten that you were once a. school-teacher yourself,” he said,"and before that time mercy knows what you wereâ€"a hired girl, perhaps; you: progeilnlt airs would seem to wan-hut as mu I, ‘ L They went to the house together, but separated in the hell. Maddy going to her room, while Guy sought Mrs. Agnes. The moment she saw his {see she knew a storm was coming, but was not prepaxed for the biting sarcasm and bitter reprouohes heaped upon her by one who, when roused. was a perfect hurricane. , “We slihll not umel, but I shall have my way . meanwhl a go to your room. and stay there until told that I have sent for yoj‘ig’ ) “ 0h, lease don't quarrel about me. Let me go ome, and then all will be well," Maddy cried, feelin at that moment more averse to leaving Al eneide than she could heyejhongng it possible. _ _ “ I supposed you knew who I was, but us you did not. I forgive you hating me so oer- dislly. I! y 11 thought I sanctioned whet yMre. Reining has said to you. you had cause to dislike me, but.’ Miss Clyde. I do not. and this is the first intimation I have had that you were to be treated other than as a. lady. I am master of Aikenside. not Mrs. Agnes, who shall be made to under- stand it." “ Nothing bad I assure you," Guy said. still holdingher wrist to keep her there. H I nnnnnanfl wnn Irnnm ml". 1’ a... 1...; -.. “ Anywhere, out of eight, where you can never see me again," Muddy aobbed vehem- ent! . “ It in bad enough to have you thin me a tool. as you did once; but now. oh! what do you think of me ?” mu me I" and may spnng up uqnickl as it feeling an electric shock. But Cu '5 arm was intorpoeod to ato; her. and old her back. while he askm wlgpge ahe_wugoil_18o_ . A A muly. while she looked up At the young mw. who with loomioal uprosaion about hie mouth. mower-ed her : “ Ian: Mr. Gu .” - “ You, You! h. I can't hear it! I shall die I" and Muddy spam: up uanicklv koops nnkin o‘qi) bod tint I know 1 ho p“hermnd due as hsOoMr. Guy I" ' is w'u M or I mower. spoken delib unholy. while_ she looked up At the young 313mg up “quickly A person travelling a few days einc from Fort Eddy to the Mettcwa. on th Ottawaâ€"ten milesâ€"counted tho cal-case of six horses which had succumbed to th "Pinkeye." which is committing grog ravages among horses in the river Bettie mentv. The Mtneion House Committee for the relief of Jews will send out anrenoe Oliphant to administer the fund. which now amounts to over £50,000. Sir A.T. Gait offers to provide for any number of Rueeim'Jewe in Manitoba. Exrmonnmmr Gnu: or annuane.â€"-The three billiard tables in the rooms at the livery stable were sold by eherifl'e sale, on Saturday, and purchased by a party from St Catharinee. Theywere takeua art and made ready for shipment on onday. Some time during Saturday night they were nearly destroyed, every piece of the slate bed had holes through, and broken eurfaeee on the to . The ones were all broken. and eomeo the legs were burned in the stove. All the cloth covers are missingâ€"probably burned .-â€"Dumwille I’m: “Oh, I thank you so much. You could not make me happier, and I'll try so hard to learn. They don't teach such thln s at the district school as you asked me a out that day; and when there was a high school in Honedale I could not go. for it was three dollars a quarter. and grandpa had no three dollars for me. Uncle Joseph needed help. and so I,stayed at home. It's dreadful to be poor, but, perhaps, I shall some time be competent to teach in a seminary, and won't that be grand? When can I begin?” suspecting the peculiar position in which such a proceeding would place both herself and Guy, her heart leaped up at the idea of knowing what was in the books she had never dared hope she mightbetudy. With her beautiful eyes full of tears. which shone like diamonds, as she lifted them to Guy's face. she said: 9 1 Guy’s face was scarlet by the time he finished a asking. for suddenly he remem- bered to Rave heard or read of a similar instance which resulted in the marriage of the teacher and pupil; beside that, it would subject him to so much remarkhwhen it was known that he was teaching apretty. attractive girl like Maddy Clyde. and he sincerely hoped she would decline. But Maddy had no such intention. Always in earnest herself, she supposed every one else meant what they_sai , and without ever [ " How would you like to turn scholar tor a. short time each day; I being your teacher? Time often hangs heavily upon my hands, and I fancy the novelty of the thing would suit me. I have books. I will appoint your lessons and the hour for recitstioa." find in Msddy‘s head an idea which evidently never was there. Guy began to speak of her proposition to leave. saying he should not sufi’er it. Jessie needed her and slhe must filmy.h She” m Iii):o to mind e isagreea e t ings . mington had said. She was tired and nervous, and so gave way to some very preposterous notions, which she had picked up some~ where“ She would treat Maddy better hereafter, and she must stay. It was ploaeauter for Jessie to have a companion so near her own age. Then. as he saw signs of yielding in Maddy's face, he continued: 7“ Yes. I think he in Minx-711:9) get well. He was very kind, and [like him very much." Mentally abidinghhil‘nsell £95 trying!) I...l :. IFASJ o 7 v' â€"~‘vâ€"â€"â€"-‘ wv I.“ “I'll, w' it all had happened, blazmng' himaelf far more than he did the doctor. who, he said. ‘had repented bitterly. “Had you died. Mine Clyde. when you were sick, I believe he would have felt it his duty to die also. He was greatly interested in you; more indeed than in any patient I ever knew him to have.” and Guy’s eyes glanced curioualy at My to witness the effect hie words might have upon her. But Maddy merely answered : u v“ ‘I’ Mani. L- ...... -__.-___ 2-; ,, “ I am much obliged for you liking me," he said. a. little misohievouely. “You surely have not much reason to do so when you recall the incidents at our fire: interview, Maddyâ€"Miss Clyde, I meanâ€"I have come to the conclusion and know less than you did, and I beg you patdon loignnoxing you_so topibly." , wâ€"v uwwn to meke her his wife some day. the idea ‘fleehed upon him that it would bevery generous, very magnenimoue in him to educate her ex resaly for the doctor. end though he her 1y seemed to wait at All ere replying to Maddy, he had in the brief interval formed a. skeleton plan. and seen it in all its bearings and triumphs! result. “ I am much obliged for you likim me." She did not look et him for her eyelids ‘were out down, and her luhes were wet with the team she could scarcely keep from shedding. Guy had never knowu much about'girle of Mada '3 age. and there was something extremey fascinating in the utleee simplicity of this hell-child,hle woman, sitting before him. and asking him so demurely to like her. She was very pretty. he thought. and would meke A beautiful women. Then. as he remembered his avowed intention of urging the doctor 4.- __n.- L” “ Mr. Reufingbon. I can't say here “tor all that has happenod. It would not be pleasant for me or Mrs. Remington, so I am going home, but I want you to forget who: I said about noting you yesterday. I did not then know who you were. I don't hate you. I like you, and I wish you to like ma " Maddy wss staid of Guy. He did not seem like Dr. Holbrook. He was heughtier in his manner, while his rather elsboreto style of dress and polished mumers gave him, in her estimation. skind of superiority over all the man she had ever met. Besides that. she remembered how his dsrk eyes hsd fleshed when she told him whet she did the previous dsy. and also that she had said to his {see thst she hsted him. She could not bear to leave s. bsd impression on his mind, so the first words she said to him were : Then Guy explunod 3.0 ha: htjefly_ _h9' nII L- j I.-.” 7 i’_ Vwâ€"w wme'JVul-ls s r . But Maddy could not econ forget. All through the day the conviction hnd been hauling upon her thet she could not. any at Aikeneide. and on the following morning, just utter hreekfut was over. she sum. moned courage to ask Mr. Guy it she might talk with him. Leading the way to his library. he bode her sit down, while he took the chair oppoelte. and then waited for her to commence. ago. it soon were away. wdeAneI his her- self exceedingly amiable when the reflected how gracious she had been to the young girl; (To be continued). thlngr ‘ pm 7117.}