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,V_ -_v-.â€" wow-IA. “ They must! they shall !" impetuously. " But I dare y°tl:‘)‘ll "Ah! Ca tain Nevillé. do not talk in that way. \ e have bad a. pleasant even- ing together, and now I suppose our roads m life will ucarpqprosspggin." n ML-.. â€"~A-r ,Jv‘... "Ah! Ca tain Nevin? flan; way, \ e have bad * _-"_ w..- viva. " Pray. {give me some olew to your move- ments. I must see you agaiy." u ALI (1.". - Again the music summoned the loiterers. i} " Let us rest once more in this quiet nook," said Neville. easing at the conser- vatory. and drawing llJzifimmpunion into its leafy shade. “ Are you shut up all day at that school 1’” he continued. " Do you never walk or tide. or go anywhere a. fellow might see you?" -. Miss Delvigne shook her headâ€"the smile ‘ faded away from lip and eyes. U Draw "in... m- ..-_.- A1 , “ I did not doubt you," she said, trying to resume the light tone of their first con- versation ; for there was a tenderness in Neville's accents that half frightened her. And then they reached the supper-room, where, over the usual indigestible mixture of chicken. tongue, lobster-salad. ice, Jelly, and trashy champagne. they get more and more familiarâ€"talking offeelings. and senti- ments, and sympathy. and a dozen topics of which Neville never thought before. And as be marked the unmistakable sincerity, the earnest simplicity that marked his com- ganiou's tone. he felt more and more fascina- ted by this truest type of womanhood he had ever met. She was so cultivated and refined, too. yet so natural. that his own difficulties and maul‘aisc 1:0;ch seemed to melt away under the genial influence of her frank manner and easy tact. aunt-Ivan, quuuuuumg 190K. " I afn a careless, rough fellow," he said gravely. replying unconsciously to the ques- oninq glance; “but you asked me just now if my friend Compton was true. I think I can answer for myself that I am true. at least." “Now is my turn." thought Neville. and proceeded to search for the admired figure. which he soon descried, but. alas l leaning on the arm of a smooth-faced, accurately gimp. white chokered young exquisite, of composite orderâ€"a mingling of Belgra- via with Marshall and Snelgrove's. But oh! triumph l'his eyes caught hers, and she unilad a smile at such undoubted, pleased mcognition, that N ewlle was himself again. he waited with renewed patience until the scramble called by courtesy a quadrille wasover. when, advancing with an air of old aequaintanceship, he said. coolyâ€" “I am to take you into supper ;"â€"a command she did not dispute; (or. court- esying to her partner. she took N eville’s offered arm, asking, with a bright smileâ€"- “ Who says so ?" “ I do; forgive my audacity,but I feared to lose you." 1 Miss Delvigne‘s soft cheeks glowed, and her eyes suddenly sought N eville's with an earnest: questioning look. I Andso dance succeeded dance, and he now the indefatigable Sir Frederic whirling round in a. rapid waltz with the pale. quiet friend of the heiress. who looked just as unexoited as when she had been sitting LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP. __, , n___c__ _.... VIVUV on no! suuu rruuraco She hushed him to sleep with her sweetest song; And rapturous love atill lighted his face en his spirit had joined the heavenly throng. Then the elde-t girl, with her thoughtful eyes, Who stood where ' the brook and river meet," tale softly away into Paradise Ere “ the river " had reached her slender feet. While father's eyes on the grave are bent. “ The nl-Ither looked upward beyond the skies ; url treasures," she whispered. “were only ent, Our darling; were angels in earth's disguise." The years flow by and the children began With longing to think of the world outside ; d asewch in his turn became a man The boys proudly went from the father's side. {Ehe girls were women so gentle and fair, That lovers were speedy to woo and win ; d with orange blossoms in braided hair, The old home was left. new home to begin. 80. one by one, the children have goneâ€"â€" The boys were five and the girls were three ; And the big brown house is gloomy and lone, With but two old folks for its company. filmy talk to each other about the past, As they sit to other at eventide, And 33E. " All t 0 children we he? at last 1 Are t e boy and girl who in chii hood died." I And lush}; Hil'fie‘ai‘anvfigxluargo‘;Â¥bressh He said. " am tired mud cannot play, r Let me aiv awhile on yuur knee and rest." flgehcrfidleg him: gpagiu per 10n_d_elpbnco Tho children kopt coming. one by one. am the be a were five and thoglrls were three. And the big rown house Ina alive with luu From the basement floor to the old root tree. Like cordon flowers the mile one: crew, Nurtured and trained with the tandem“ care ; Wumod by lovo's sunshine. hotbed in its dew. They blossomed into beouty. like roses rue. But one o! the boys grow w‘o‘ory op'e dgy: Anll Iggy-inn ML. in...) -_. By Mrs. Alexander. The Children In Keep. ” Why not?" returned the young Baro- net. “ But I do not went to marry any one at present." " There is no doubt the two girls were playing into each other'e hands." reeumed Neville. returning to the more interesting question; “ for my partner thought I wee Sir Frederic Compton, and then. when she found her mistake. cross-examined me pretty closely as to your disposition. Fred. your temper, eto. Oh. yeel it ie oleer enough ; end I am confounded! glad your old governor has given us It hint. (or it would never do to get into the heireae‘ ‘ block books; and Iwould not like to marry a lorei n nobody. I do not care for money. but I II o rece. though if I ever met a girl that could turn 1 men's head, and make him forgo hie renolution. that girl is Mine Delvigne." "Well. every men to his taste! And, after ell. your ‘ New Orlennl gel' mey have V n..- .. mule-IV ‘Hfi nu. "Pnhawiâ€"ssufilâ€" you could not marry a French teacher!" slid his more worldly friend. Neville had sat down dreamily in an easy-chair during this short colloquy. and looked on with a sort of lazy curiosity while Compton perused his grandfather’s epistle ; it was of some length. for a minute or two elapsed. and then Sir Frederic mer- rily laughed. Throwing himself on a sofa. he held out the note to his friend. “ Here’s al romantic dodge. Neville.” he said. " read t iat." “Read yourself." said Neville. drowisly “ “My dear boy.’ " began the Baronet obediently. “ ‘ I am a good deal annoyed at not finding you, as I am obliged most unex- pectedly to leave for Paris thisevening; you must therefore present yourself at Mrs. Coleman’s alone. I have. however. a hint to give you. My romantic ward. Miss Delvigne. has a favorite companion. the French teacher at Miss Bedoubt's school. of the same name as her own. and she a intends. in order to test you. to pass her off as the heiress and pretend herself to be I the French girl. I overheard the propo- sition myself. as I entered their sitting- room this morning. This is an excellent l opportunity for you. and I lost no time in endeavoring to give you warning. but fear I shall not be able to see you before I start. You can hardly make any mistake. how- ever, as my ward is much more distin- guished and refined than the girl she has selected to fill her place. I hope to be back 3 in a few days. when I shall. no doubt. find V all progressing as I could wish. Very sincerely yours. Joim Fosrsn' " "By Jove !" was all the thoroughly :1 roused Neville could utter. “Then which 0 was which ‘2" he went on. as Compton con- tinued to laugh and re-read the letter. “Did your Miss Delvigne give you any .clew ?" “ No; she was rather silent. particularly after she found I was not Captain Neville. I suppose she did not think it was neces- sary todo much in the talking line. On! yesâ€"the little. quiet. pale thing must be the French teacherâ€"she is a sweet girl, though Neville! I took a fancy to her rather. and would like to meet her again." “Dal“...i n5..fll ___, “ Dâ€"â€"d careless of you," interrupted his master, angrily. " It might have been of the last importance: there, say no more about it; leave the room." “ Can't any, air, butâ€"I beg pardon, Sir Frederic, it‘s very seldom as I forget, and I hope you'll look over it this time. air. but. in my hurry going out I quite forgot to leave this note for you. Mr. Foster gave it to me the last time he came, air. and I just put it into my pocket to make sure of in. and it quige encgpedâ€"" " Did you see Mr. Foster when he called here today ?" a~ked his master. " Yes, Sir Frederic." “ What did he want with me so particu- larly ‘2" r us ready to cut my throat if my belle does not prove the right party. But there is a hansemâ€"let us hail it." ' Arrived at Morley'a, Sir Frederio'a first inquiry was for his valet, and Simmons soon made his appearance. but With a crest fallen air. “ In is curious! Devilish queer !" repeated Neville. thoughtfully. " By Jove l I shall be ready to cut my throat if my belle does not prove the right party. But there is a transomâ€"let: us hail it." ' “ Compton.if you regret your proposition for a moment. I will give up the scheme.” “ Nonsense! I was in jest. It Muss Del. vigne was twice as charming. I look upon her as so completely your property that I do not give her a thought for myself. But there is something peculiar about that little quiet girl I was dancing with, and by Jove! her name is Delvigne too. for some- body epoke to her and your beauty answered, and then Mrs. Colemanâ€"yes, it was Mrs. Colemanâ€"said rather stiffly, pointing to my little partner, ‘ 1 mean thi: Miss D_elvigne.’" fl _ "‘aâ€" --â€". vnvu- tux-e, one’e beéu ideal of a girl, so frank and unconventional." ” You’ll go in and win, I suppose. 'Gad! you are in great luck! I any, old fellow, I am more than half sorry I agreed to bestow the heiress on you; she is a. delightmlrorea- Ln...“ ___1_ l A It was a lovely night. ”The young May moon” was beaming as though especially bespoken for' the occasion, and the gentle- men. lighting their cigars, strolled along between the fragrant gardens which adorn " the shady groves of the Evangelist," in the direction of town. Sir Frederic was the first to speakâ€" " What do you think of the venture now, Neville ‘2” “ Do you think I have any chance ?" was the counter-question. As soon as Neville and his friend could manage it they escaped from the festivities of 'Saratoge Lodge. And then approaching the heiress. he offered her his arm with a deprecating glance at his comrade. Miss Del-viguc accepted it. murmured a soft “Good- night !" and passing from N eville'a confused vision, left him suddenlyâ€"deeply, passion- ately in love. "Neville, Miss Weston and Miss Del- vigne are inexorably summoned home. Permit meâ€"" “ Forgivevmo i'inNeville was beginning. when he heard Sir Frederic Compton call, at a distanceâ€" " I have hurt. youâ€"I have hurt you !" he exclaimed. in despair; tad following an irresistible impulse. pressed his lips pas- sionately to the fair. round arm. "Captain Novillel" cried the startled, confused girl. shrinking back, half fright- ened. with glowing gheolsa. again. Unecouetomed to such emcee, he contrived to catch the skin in closing the map. inflicting eufiicient pain to make her star; and shrink. CHAPTER III. So it in ever [â€"111 the struggle between men end women there in e perpetuel ebb end flowâ€"e constant belenoeâ€"one oennot descend without eleveting the other. Merle felt this. though ehe could not explain it; and. womenlike, wee all the more fenci- neted. because Neville involunterily exer- oleed e eort of power by his very oompoeure.‘ lul. tive ositions had changed since the previ- ous hursday evening. Then. he was the humble. confused suitor, almost tremblingly watchful for every crumb of favor; now, informed by the treachery of a speaking face what was the real condition of the besieged. he was more in love than ever.‘ it is true.yet conscious of a lordly certainty. a masterehip of the position that lent a sort of assured tenderness to his manner. which nevertheless was profoundly respect- lu . ' " I should think so." said Neville quietly. with another expressive look from his grave. grey eyes. which sunk into his hearer‘e heert,end called the color to her cheeks. It was wonderful how much their rele. “V6 positions hid nhnnnar’l nl'nnn eL- __h - "‘Ahl you mean that Sign would aoold me. Yes. Indeed his minutes are very precious; whole. I am a favorite with him good to me." -_-_-â€"â€" "-1-“qu- “ Is it really ?" as itrelie had announced a wonderful hot. And when must you be with this singing fellow ?” " At. half-pant two." " Well. it is now only twoâ€"so you need not quicken your paceâ€"you are not afraid of a rowing. are you ?" “ A rowing l" repeated Mary. puzzled. " A blowing up 1" explained Neville. “ He would be a flinty son of a follow that could be down on your misdeeds l" And he glanced tenderly into his companion'e eyes. ‘ v.u.ua- “ Is it? Well, I never found it out before. Let me carry this for youâ€"music. I an - pose. What a. thick rollâ€"you don’t into to sing it all to-day ? You'll be {rightfully done up." ‘ “ Oh. no ; I could sing more than is there without much fatigue. You see a good deal of it is the accompaniment." “ Is it really?" as if she had announced a wonderful feet. And when must you be with this ninoina can“... on ,_ __ ...â€"â€"u. "‘4. *fi " You have 'chosen the hottest part of the day. Miss Delvigne. It was much cooler an hour ago !" “Ah. Captain Neville! I am surprised! but it is a pleasant place to lounge in with a cigar on so lovely a. morningfi' u ‘I’- :;n ‘IV u v occuracy to the promptings of the Spirit, than in Woman's flner organization. It was thereforé with tolerable self-possession he raised his hat, and throwing away his cigar: smilingly addressed horâ€" 1 ........ uuv u tLuU main as he was. hecauae'the fibre of brain and nerve in him,ot stronger and coarser texture. vibrate¢_1_ with jeee delicate gonna-n--- A- AI, . -_-_'_-.J u The eight of Se much irrepressible emo- tion gave Neville a sudden sense of his own importance and superiority, _ like a true m...- The encounter was such an u fulfilment of her resisted hopes gininge, that for a. moment her null, and her cheek paledâ€"-then flushed quick over cheek and 1: her hearu‘beat vehemently. 71“.. .:A 8 I Neville after looking in all directions in vain. took refuge in a cigar, and placed himself under one of these islands of strip- ling trees which dot the Regent's Park. near the broad walk. It was now close on two o‘clockâ€"what if she would not come! or came escorted by some duenna-like gover. nessl perhaps the awful Redoubt herself! I As these uneasy thoughts perplexed him. a I light, active step approached; he turned , sharply round, and she was before himâ€" “ herselfâ€"fresh and bright as ever. Her cool looking muslin dress and scarf, so , exquisitely becoming and appropriateâ€" the quiet bonnet with its delicate white ribbon, bouquets of wild roses and artistic mingling of black lace. was enchantingly becoming and “ coquet ;” and from the neat parasol to the dainty boots she was every incha woman to be lovedâ€"s lady to be respected, 1 And Marie Delvigne was marvelously . moved. She would have been scarce mor- tal, and certainly not an interesting mor- tal, had so brilliant a here as ours made no ‘ impression on her mind. To tell the truth, this specimen of mankind.so difl'erent from all she had hitherto known. had scarce left her dazzled eyes since they first met. He was the " ocean to the river of her thoughts." , and studies and exercises had alike been 1' obscured by constantly pondering the ques- tionâ€"“ If, after all, 1 were to meet him in the Park ‘2" 7% h.‘ a‘fi The anticipated Saturday roseolear and fair. It was an exquisite morning, worthy of the month of May, with life and tra- grance, and verdure, and all fresh loveliness lentiifng beauty even to what had none in itse . _. -_ ~.- â€". AUUV‘IV' will]. “That is a. different matter and would not suit. But it is absurd to talk in that way. Look at the difference of the two girlsâ€"one had dependence stamped on her whole bearing." “ Yes. poor little soul." said Compton ‘kindly. “I suppose she hasn't an easy Life of it. 'Gsd, I'd like to take care of er." “ Fate forbids such things to be." returned his mentor. But let us to bed; thisisa. capital hint of your grandfather's. I’ll not fail to profit by it.” progga‘ not â€"a.nd probably this friend of here will be with herâ€"I will feel my way. She leechnrm- ing creature. Heiress or no heiress. I should feel very much inclined to run away with her. By the way in she a. ward of Chen- cery? That would complicate matters." 4. \v, ‘ ’bed a halt-caste for a. grandmother! Don’t look glum. old fellow. But whet do you intend to do next ?" “Ohl see her as soon and as often 88 I can. She goes to Albany Street every Thursday and Saturday (or a. music-lesson. and the day after tomorrow I'll wayley her in the Park. If she has any old screw to accompany net, I w_il'l Inerely bow. It} -A. __.I.,»~ led)? Into his cdifibanion's man that Signor Can-am ‘. Yes. Indeed he would; veg-y prggipqa; b_ut on the CHAPTER 1V. Hugh- au unexpected was before himâ€" It as ever. Her yes and scarf, so and appropriateâ€" 03 delicate white ‘â€"heisfivé|â€"'y‘ heart was and ima‘ ,,‘_ ...J ...... uuvvv mull DB to'get hold oi her money when she is my wi o. and if she knows my necessities. she will distrust my motives. Poor little soull She played the governess trick very trsnspsrentlyâ€"wse oil in s tremble. sud evidently expected I would politely say good mornin . and leave her. Ah, Crompw ton. what _ inks n..- :_.A . , . , - 7‘-..“ r-v-uI-Iulvlve " Mien Delvi ne hoe already saved me some hundreds. I lenoy." said he to hie friend. as they eat at dinner afew weeks alter Mrs. Coleman‘s party; " for einoe I have entered into this scheme. it seems to have left me no room or time to core for anything else ; and as I do really love the irl. I am fighting a perpetuel mental nttle. I want herâ€"I am determined to have her ; but then my first move must be ,,7_.. “ uuunwulll-IWQ To Marie it was a most trying time ; she never bid Neville good-by without telling herself it was most probably forever. as the whim which made him seek her might at an moment either fade away or be replaced Ky a (rash fancy. It was this ever-recurring doubt which gave an uncer- ‘tainty to her manner. her mainlicn, that Neville did not understand, and by which he was at times chilled and repulsed ; still she grew every day more dear. more neces- sary, and in moments of excitement he could scarce keep back the declaration he fearedto malt prematurely. A second interview in the same locality on the following Thursday was secured by Neville's watchfulness; it.however. fur- thered his projects but little, for Miss Del- vigne was less at her ease, more timid. and apparently anxious to get rid of her admi- rer, even while she betrayed her growing interest in him. Neville. fearful of start- ling her by too sudden an advance. was left in a painful state of perplexity as tohis next step. Time was pressing. too, and to stave 03 present necessities he was obliged to let his friend lend him five hundred pounds. How he chafled under this com- plication of worry may be imagined. with his strong. impatient temper. and proud unyielding nature; for Neville. though popular among his comrades as a fine fellow, was not an amiable man. He followed up the game. however, with so much skill and perseverance that Marie Delvigne seldom left the house without encountering him. Were she accompanied by any of the governesses or young ladies he merely lifted his bat with grave cour- tesy; were she alone. he managedtojoin her. his quiet. respectful manner putting her at her ease for the moment, yet not blinding her to the indiscretion of which she was guilty. in listening to him. and allowing herself to contract a certain degree of familiarity with a man of whose antecedents she was so ignorant. She knew she ought not tolet him assumes sort of nght to meet her. and yet it soon came to be a sacrifice too great for her strength to bid him farewell. Yet if their conversations had been reported very little that could be defined u in love making would have been found therein. Nevertheless,dayafter day Neville ti parted from her with more and more of s. reluctance, and a constantly increasing conviction that he Was gaining ground. ‘though Marie was very shy. and liable to panics, and fits of coldness that. so far 16 from allaying her lover‘s feverish impa- h tience, added fuel to the fire. Sometimes. h: too. she had pensive. almost melancholy v11 moods, that nearly set him wild with an in overpowering desire to clasp her to his heart, and implore her to trust herself and in her futpre tohis guidance. p:fi~u.p~Iâ€"-â€"“â€" A - - 9‘1" She held out her handâ€"a little, daintily- gloved handâ€"and he took it in his, where it lay. lost to sight. but certainly “to memory dear," when a moment after, Neville stood alone. the last wave of her dress floated round the turn into Albany Street, out of sight. He stood alone. and furious with himself for losing her so econ, without some arrangement for a future meeting. without some link being fastened in the chain which was to bind them together. What a sWeet frank creature! What a graceful lithe figure ? Surely she wae not indifierent to him! and thus added the merit of discrimination to her other charms. sw ____ run-Jul “ You have plenty to do. I suppose ; you cannot smoke cigars here every day," she said. " I can always manage one in this locality on Thursdays and Saturdays," returned Newllle. “ No, no ; you must not!" she exclaimed hastily. “ it would not do I it would not be right I" and she stopped suddenly, her cheek flushing, and feeling really anxious to get rid of himâ€"for they were now almost at the entrance to Albany Street, and Marie felt she could not be seen at Signor Carrara‘s door with so distinguished an escort. "Good by. Captain N eville," she said with sudden decision. and pausing abruptly. [ “ Must it be good by so soon ?" he replied. l “ But why?" he was beginning. when with uncommon astuteness for a John Bull, be reflected that it might pain her to say she must not be seen with him.and he was ‘ silent. , ".r. .._ a; Juneau!!! " Ah !" said Marie: her heart sinking so ' low that she thought she lelt it beating in the soles of her feet. “ You think I am seine- ‘ body! You mistakeme for my friend! I am ' but the French teacherâ€"nobody at all, except to myself !" and she trembled. “Oh! you are the French teacher,are you?" said Neville. quite unmovedâ€"with a kindly sort of smile in his eyesâ€"yon could not see much of it on his lips. for like Esau. he was a " hairy man”â€""bitt that is no reason why you are not to be taken care of." “Perhaps,” said Marie, laughing. while her heart sprang back with a flash of electric joyâ€"then he did not careâ€"it was all the same to himâ€"“but you know it is nobody’s business," she continued aloud. “Will you let it be mine ?" asked Neville, hall in jest. astonished at his own fluency; but this was going too fast, and Marie began to wish him awayâ€"to have time to recoxer herself and think. .._--vâ€" WW“ "I’o “’Yesf’ said Neville; “an ugly customer for you to meet alone; by che wayâ€"though I am deuoedly glad of isâ€"why do they let you walk all thin wpy lay yqurbelt?" u AL In "0:: ‘- r_.-., -v. wce'uuuU‘Ul' auu with feminine instinct changed the conver- nation. " What a dreadful-looking man!" she exclaimed as one of those ragged. dirty. sullen types of humanity. which too often come “ between the wind and our nobility" in this luxurious city. passed them alter they had walked seine way. u vm. n -‘u v She tough? brgvely for? -â€":AL ‘A._~-r tives. Poor little soul! governess trick very nil in a tremble. and I would po_litoly any 4-... ‘A__ V __J -.uv.--v with more and more of a constantly inoreusing 18 Was gaining ground. _very_ahy. and liable to be fire. Sometimes. . almost melancholy at him wild with an to chap ller to his is. her heart sinking so 3‘. -L- n h s. sell-qoqtrol. and Hon. Tho . R ... and Allred Br tum , .1-,e‘:,w”ot me Bank of I have put lorward a schema for a I; Hulaon Bay. They are asking ernrnent for a. land grant. uy u mnga. 4 Queens and 2 P}3365};3? the Commonwaalth. One King, William III. reigned in conjunction wit his wifr nndono Queen, Mary Tudor. Maoolntodfi. hunhnd. Phlllp of Spain. with her " Gomnment. \ I. jury of .twelve sober citizens have been oaletlil upon in 80. Joseph. Mo.. to decide nc by a man to a women constitute a promise of marriage. ane Christin“ Day. 1066. when Wil- lien the Conqueror was crowned in West- mimter Abbey. England bus been governed by 31 Kinge. 4 Queens and 2 Protector: M Sir Garnet Wolseley will be pleased to learn from the French journals that while he was in Paris the other day on his way home from Egypt he had a touching inter- view with a Frenchman wh‘n saved his life in Zululand. This man, Pierre Lettrez by name. had enlisted as a volunteer in the English arm) on the Cape. and Sir Garnet. having heard him very favorably spoken of by the oflicers of his regiment. made him his orderly. At Udangue he killed a Zalu soldier who was just about to throw his assegsi at Sir Garnet. who, failing to iniuce him to come to England. lent him 81000. with which he set up a email shop ‘ in Paris and prospered exceedingly. When 8i: Garnet assed through I’aris, Lettrez calcd at his otel and paid him back. with interest. the money lent. Sir Garnet was compelled to accept repayment. so earnestly did Lettrez plead. and could not own induce him to accept an invitation to -_ ‘vn “ Well. Win-Qt I wag-{eh to say is. I am the only teller that’s on your aide."â€"â€"I’cck': Sun. Judge Davis used to tell some admireâ€"hie stories of an old Illinois judge. one of which we chance particularly to remember. One of the judges was rather remarkable for conveyingto jurors in his charges to them his own opinions with regard to the merits of the case. In one case he had done so with great plainness, but to his amazement the jury hung out for hours without coming to an agreement. The judge inquired of the bailifl' what was the matter, and learned from him that one juror was hang- ing out against the other eleven. He sent for the jury at once, and stating to the jurors that he had plainly intimated how the case ought to be decided. said he understood one juror was standing out against the other eleven. He proceeded to rebuke the juror sharply. The obstinate juror was a nervous little man, and as soon as the judge was done he rose and said : “ Judge, may I say a word ?" “ Yes, sir," said the indignant judge, “ what have you to say ‘2" u “I-" _| - ' '5 V l n_--- -- vuv musnuum, UI WHICH hotel Mr. Hufl‘ is the proprietor. She was assigned to a. room on the second floor, which she describes as one of the highest- I priced rooms in the house. At night she retired after extinguishing the light, when suddenly she felt the cover on the bed move. She reached out her left hand,when her arm was seized by a large rat. which she says was so infuriated that before she could take the hand away she was bitten in eight places. The wounds became inflamed. and the arm became badly swollen, and erysipelas set in. The arm appeared as if it would mortify. and it seemed that Mrs. Baker would lose it, and perhaps her life. Mr. Baker recites the trouble, expense and pain which have been caused to himself and wife. and puts the damages at 810.000. 6600 of which is set down as an actual loss, as what would have been his wife's earn- ings for three months, and 8500 as an expense for medical attention. Mr. Baker says that Mr. Huff should have kept his beds free from vermin.â€"A tIanta Constitution. d1 ____.-.. vuv unnu- How to open communications with some of the functionaries of M188 Redoubt‘s establishment was now the difficulty ; and even If this could be done there was a great reluctance to compromise Miss Delvigne in the eyes of any servant. -- :ernups It would be as well." returned the stench counsellor ; “ but I should like to have the matter finished. and you away on your wedding expedition, before my grandfather returns. It will be a treat to see the old gentleman open his eyes when he hears the news." “ I do not fancy I should do that sort of thing well, Compton. I do not mind writ- ing straightforwud. asking her to bemy wife, and telling her I am a poor devxl in debt and diflieultyâ€" suggesting that we should fight the battle of life side by sideâ€" that's a good idea ; but then we must reconnoitre the premises. and see how we could get a letter conveyed. We must be careful. If Saturday is tolerahly fine, I shall endeavor to see her once more belore I open the battery.” " Perhaps it would be as well." returned the stench counsellor ; “ but I should like to have the matter finished. and mm Sir Gnu-net‘s ’l‘hnnk-alvluz. " No, of course not ; and you must never let her find out that you knew she was the heiress till you have been married a good long while. and then get over it the best way you can. I really see no other line open for youâ€"I menu as regards her. After all. your debts are u were trifle oom- pered to her fortune. However. don't grow sentimental. What shall we do next? I think you had better. at the present stage. shell the fortress with a. low rounds of fiery love letters." swindler. But if she will lun a me. she shall never repent it. " 810,000 Damages for .. gndhAllged pgotlz;_th. Court's I'll-lake. (To be continued.) lws! “ ‘e GOV- Quin a Run Bite.