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BY BEATRICE MAREAN. @ e To Helen Pendleton she gives the sum P of fifty thousand dollars, and Captain Horace Lennard is left a legacy of one hundred thousand dollars. Then follows small bequests to old family servitors. The Deepdale mansion, with all its ap- pointments and its surrounding estate,is bequeathed to the testator’s dearly beloved son. Raphael Southworth St. Clair, and is to descend from him to his first born living child. But in case he should die without having a living child. the legatee is to dispose of the above named estate by will, as may best please him. The residue of the fortune, consisting of an interest in a certai named steam- ship line, landed interests, with money and bonds in bank. is to be equally divided between her dearly beloved children. Raphael Southworth St. Clair, and his sister, Beatrice Isabel St. Clair. A long-drawn sight of relief seemv to swell up from the hearts of the listeners, as the voice of Mr. Gilbert ceases, and he folds up the will and resumes his chair. Silence reigns in the library for at least ten minutes, broken only by the low sobbing of the daughter of the deceased. Then Mr. Mason, with a very pale face, rises slowly to his feet. and after clearing his throat two or three times, says in a clear voice and earnest man- ner. “The duty which I am called upon to perform, my friends, and one which devolves heavily upon me, gives me feel- ings of mingled pleasure and pain, pain that I am compelled in duty bound, to be the bearer of a startling announce- ment to the legatees named in the will, which has just been read to them by my esteemed colleague; and pleasure, that my esteemed friend and client, the late lamented Mrs. Captain Lennard. should have done me the honor to impose the confidence in me she did, with the ex- pressed wish that I should see her last wishes in regard to her estate carried into effect. “In testimony of this confidence, the deceased, while sojourning in Switzer- land last summer, at her own request, employed me to draw up another will for her, which renders the one, the read- ing of which you have just heard, null and void. And furthermore, the deceased placed this will of the more recent date in my possession, with the injunction that in case I survived her- self, I was to read its contents to her surviving heirs at law.” So saying, Mr. Mason draws from his ; inner coat pocket a folded document, l resembling in outside appearance very much the one which had just been read by Mr. Gilbert, but on the outside of i which is inscribed in clear bold type, l “The Last Will and Testament of Isabel l Southworth St. Clair Lennard.” i Mr. Gilbert still holds the first named , instrument of writing in. his hand and l looks from Mr. Mason to Captain Len- nard, with eyes which are dilated with amazement. { “With your permission,” continues : Mr. Mason. looking toward Mr. Gilbert, “I shall now proceed to do as I have been requested by the testator, and read , the will which has been placed in my 5 hands for this purpose.” The old lawyer coldly bows his assent, ' and there is a look upon his face. which says plainly that he scents mischief in the air. . Mr. Mason unfolds the parchment in . his slow deliberate way. and reads its oontentsin a clear, stead,- voice The will goes cn to state, that the testator, being of sound mind. and wholly unbiassed by the influence of any one, has seen fit to have. another will exc'cuted, other than the one now in vs- istenee, and which had been drawn up, signed. and witnessed nearly a year since at Deepdale, California, U.S.A. And in this present instrument of writing it is the wish of the testator to materially change the disposition of her estate, as set forth in the one of earlier date. And then comes the bequests. “To my dearly beloved son, Raphael Southworth St. Clair, I give and be- queath the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars in cash. “To my dear daughter, Beatrice Isabel St. Clair. I give the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars in cash. "To my dear young friend, Helen Pcndleton, of New Orleans, Louisiana, for her unselfish devotion to myself and family. I bequeath the sum of ten thous- and dollars, to be set aside as a marriage settlement upon the day of her marriage. “To the parish of Deepdale, I give and bequeath the sum of ten thousand dol- lars. to be held in trust for the benefit of the poor of said parish, by the present incumbent of Deepdale Chapel, Mr. Henry White. “To Mr. Henry White, present rector of Deepdale, I give and bequeath the sum of fifteen thousand dollars. as a slight token of my appreciation of his untiring devotion to his church and parishioners, and his zealous work in the cause of God and humanity. To Beatrice St. Clair and Helen Pendleton were given the family dia- monds belonging to the testater,amount- ing in value to about one hundred tlhcuso and dollars, the same to be divided equally between the two named. To Annie Josephine Ballone, for her devotion and faithfulness in the capacity of lady’s maid to testater, is given the sum of one thousand dollars. together with the wardrobe of the testator. The residue of the estate entire, including all bonds and monies pertaining thereto, with all landed interests, including the estate known as Deepdale, beside a cer- tain residence in San Francisco, to- gether with all furnishings, horses, carriages, silver plate and were belong- ing to said estate, is given without reserve, in his own undivided right, to . be disposed of by himself, by will, free i ‘gift, or otherwise, as he himself may heed? to the testator’s “dearly bolowd 'l‘hi" d, Captain Horace Lennard.” testa , N. , or, and Witnessed by Mr. Frederick writ arson, son of the lawyer who had nep‘ oh the will, Sen ew (if the same, and it bears date of , .mber lst. 187â€". ' ’ arms about his neck, and begs him in | library. upstairs to her own room, and will was properly signed by the ’ and Charles Russell, . Author of “Tragedies of Oakhurst," “ Won at Last.” Eta, Etc. MW 0 nan a thunder-next rauen from the clear, blue sky of a midsummer day, it could not have astonished the little party of persons gathered in the library at Deepdale, as much as the reading of this remarkable will had done. All except the reader and Captain Lennard. The former stands slowly and calmly refolding the will, which he holds in his steady hands, and the latter sits beside a writing desk, with his elbow resting on its edge, his head bowed upon his hand, while his eyes, veiled by their long lashes, rest upon the highly polished floor. His face is perfectly calm and un- moved in its set look of strong grief, which has brooded over it ever since the hour of his bereavement. A deat ‘ke stillness pervades the room for fu 1 five minutes, upon which the loud ticking of the library clock, and the faint sighing of the autmn wind in the trees outside, fall with painful distinctness. Then, from his seat beside his newly- made wife, the stunned brain of Raphael St. Clair suddenly opens to the full purport of the words contained in the will just read by Mr. Mason and a full sense of the terrible injustice done his sister and himself leaps into his heart, stirring to its very depth the anger which is ever slow to rise in his breast, but terrible in its intensity when once fully aroused. In the clear undimmed light of a new vision given by the revelation of this will. he sees through the hypocritical ‘ mask which has been worn by his I mother’s husband. I With face and lips as colorless as the silent dead, and eyes flashing forth flames of righteous indignation, he springs from his chair and clears the distance between himself and Captain Lennard at a bound. ' “Bastard!" pants the white lips of young St. Clair through his tightly clenched teeth, shaking his clenched hand in the white face of Lennard who has hastily risen to his feet.and resolute- ly stands facing his stepson. “Hypocritical villain l” he goes on, “I l now see through your hellish designs. and realize how you used your Satanic wiles on my dear mother in her weak physical condition when far away from home and kindred, in such a manner as to induce her to almost disinherit her own children, and give the bulk of her ' fortune to you, stranger and alien that you are, and of whose antecedents we know nothing. Son of Satan! for this act of perfldy, I will have your heart's I blood or you shall spill mine." Before Lennard’s white lips can frame a reply to his outraged stepson’s tirade, which has ended in a challenge to meet him in a duel, Mr. Mason has thrown himself between the two men, and Helen, who has given one wild shriek at this outburst of rage from her husband, bounds to his side and throws her soft loving tones for God’s sake to be calm. The others have risen excitedly to their feet, and with one stifled mean of I anguish, Beatrice lies with closed eyes in a deathlike swoon in her young hus- band’s arms. He hears her tenderly from the great places her unconscious form upon the bed, kneels by her, chafing her cold hands. and trying by every device known to affection, to awaken her to life and conscmusness. At last his efiorts are rewarded, and with a low shuddering sigh, the blue eyes unclose and tears come to her relief. And through these come the solution of tho mysterious, unexplainable dislike and distrust of Captain Lennard. which has haunted her ever since she first knew him; but which, for the sake of her mother and the peace of others, she has tried so hard to overcome. Her dear, afiectionate, fragile mother! The daughter can easily see how her afiec- tions have been played upon, in her weak and enfeebled condition, until she knew no will other than that of the strong one which was leading her with a firm and cunning hand, toward the pur- pose he was not long in accomplishing. What wonder that Raphael seeks to take the life of this man, who has not only robbed them of their rightful in- heritance, but had alienated the mother’s loving heart from her own children! Then came thoughts of danger to which her brother may be exposing himself at the hands of this villain, and starting wildly up, she cries:â€" “Oh. Percy! what of my brother? ,Oh, darling, for the love of heaven, go down- stairs to him, and do not permit him to fight a duel with this cool-headed wretch, who will surely murder him. Oh! go at once, or let me go!” “Calm yourself, my wife,” he says in a reassuring tone. “Mr. Gilbert and General Dale are both with Raphael, and will prevent any rashness upon his part. Besides, he has Helenâ€"wise, level headed Helenâ€"with him. But to relieve your anxiety, I will run down and see what they are about; but, you must promise me, before I go, to lie perfectly quiet, dear, and let Millie take care of you until I return. I shall not be gone long.” She promises him, and the young husband, whose honeymoon is shining on such unusual and turbulent scenes, kisses his wife fondly, leaves the room, descends the stairs: and makes his way to the library door. CHAPTER XVIII.â€"-WORSE THAN WAS EXPECTED. Upon reaching the library door, where the scene related in our last chapter has just transpired, Percy Randal finds it deserted by all save lawyer, Gilbert and General Dale, who are standing Beside a table, engaged in earnest conversation. “Excuse my intrusion, gentlemen," he says. “but my wife is very anxious coh- cerning her brother, and has requested mete inquire about him.” “His wife and Mrs. Dale have pre- veiled upon him to go to his oan idem; and I hope before he comes dowh again he may have recovered his self- assess on P003 boy! This is a terrible b" w to ' his sister and himself," Hall: .332 '1 M THE W 1‘2 Dale; and then goes on vehemenlv: “By the Gods! I never was so astonished in all my life at anything, as I am at this will made in Lennard’s favor,” and the old General brings his hand down upon the table with a ringing slap. “Never, sir. Never!" “If you had‘ been a ‘limb of the law’ as long as I have,” replies the old lawyer, calmly, “you would never be astonished at any whim a testator might take; al- though. if I could be amazed at any- thing of the sort, I should certainly be staggered at the wholly unexpected facts which this morning has developed. You had better keep a sharp eye on St. Clair to prevent a meeting between himself and Lennard, which would be a most deplorable thing. Edwards,” he breaks off to say to the butler, Who has ap- peared in answer to the bell, which had been rung a few moments before, “I think I shall have to trouble you to bring these gentlemen and myself a glass of wine.” “Certainly, sir,,” replies the butler, bowing politely,and disappearing toward the wine closet. “But cannot this last will be set aside, sir?” inquires Randal, addressing the lawyer. “Of that I am totally unable to con- Jecture.” returns Mr. Gilbert, thought- fully. “A legally executed will is the hardest thing in all creation to break, and as far as I am now able to judge there is not the smallest opening in which we may insert a wedge to knock this one to pieces. The only weak point it has is that of undue influence and this I am thinking will be a hard fact to prove even if it exists.” . Edwards enters bearing a silver tray ' on which are placed a decanter of wine ‘ and wine glasses and Percy Randal ex- l cusing himself to the other gentlemeni leaves the library. , As he passes the music room the door of which stands ajar he hears the voices within of Captain Lennard and Mr. , Mason engaged in low, earnest converse. | He passes on to his wife’s room, and two i hours later he hears the sound of carriage wheels upon the gravel drive below, and l looking from the window he sees Cap- tain Lennard and Mr. Mason enter the family carriage, which is drawn up to day, when he descends the stairs in answer to the luncheon bell.he finds only Clair and Helen, with the Mr. Raphael St. Dales and room. Both Raphael and Helen are looking very pale, and the former very dejected; but the latter’s cheerful, sunny disposi- tion shines through the suffering and anxiety which have left their marks upon her sweet young face, like the sun shin- ing behind an April cloud. ’ The luncheon hour passes as all hours freighted with troubled, anxious thoughts will, slowly but not the less surely away. “Where is Lennard?” to General Dale, as they are leaving the luncheon room. “He and Mason have gone to the city, ‘ l Gilbert in the dining- the veranda steps, and are driven rapidly » away from Deepdale. Later on in the whispers Percy and the Captain said nothing about re- turning to Deepdale,” returns the old gentleman, in the some low voice. Helen comes up softly to Percy’s side, and asks him to go into the parlor and sit awhile with Raphael and then trips upstairs and knocks gently at the door of Beatrice’s room. She finds her sister-in- law almost completely prostrated from the suffering through which she has recently passed. She is lying upon the bed with pale face and red swollen eye- lids, and Millie stands by her side bath- ing her temples with cologne. Helen takes the bottle from the maid’s hand, and dismisses her, and sets herself about the oft-repeated task of comforting and advising Beatrice, whose courage and fortitude are so much weaker than Helen’s, and the result is more satisfac- tory than even she, with her sanguine nature, had hoped to gain. At the end of an hour Percy comes again into hisw fe’s room, and his heart, which has been very much depressed upon her account, lightens quickly at seeing a tender smile on her face as she welcomes him to her side. He also notes, with a feeling of deep gratitude to Helen, that the means, sighs, and lamentations, in which Beatrice has indulged since the reading of the wills that morning, have ceased. Deeply as he sympathizes with his wife in her sorrow at the loss of her mother, he cannot share her grief over the loss of the fortune, other than the fact Of Mrs. Lennard’s having made her husband her chief heir, would imply that the mother’s love had not been quite true to her children. Farther than this, whit; great heiress has always been rather more oppressive to his feelings than otherwise. He is anxious to carve out his own fortune, and blessed as he is he cares not a‘ with the low of this fair being by his‘ for the fact of Beatrice being a side, the future holds no gloomy shadow of defeat for this young man, who is looking forward tOWards a life of useful- ness with eyes which see only with the hopeful vision of youth and inexperience. After breakfast the next morning, Mr. Gilbert gathers the four young people into the library, and there holds a long confidential consultation with them. Acting upon his advice, the young peo- ple decide to leave Deepdale at once. “This will made in Lennard's favor, says Mr. GBbert, “will undoubtedly be presented immediately for probate; but if I can oatCh the least shadow of evi- dance on which to base a suit, I shall take immediate steps to try to have this unjust and infamous will set aside.” But the old lawyer shakes his head in a , doubtful manner as at his success. The newly married people decide to ' set off on a little quiet trip to southern California and, after sojourning there a few weeks, promise to come to San Francisco and makes the Dales a visit. Accordingly in two days more, Deepdale is deserted b all except the old family servants. he men shake their heads dpubtfully and mutter to each other that “all is not right,” and tears flow l freely from the female portion, as they} bid their beloved young people good-by 3 and God-speed, and turn back to the l house, sobbing dismally over the and l changes which the last few days have l brought to Deepdale. ' It is a sad looking wedding party who, in sable robes and bands of crops, l board the car at Deepdale station, set- 3 ting out upon the delayed wedding ’ journey; and but for the irrepressible spirit of Helen, a gloom from which they could not escape might have settled down upon the little party. and . shadowed their sunlight like the breed- ing wings of some huge bird of ill-omen. tit Helen is so determined to see nothing but the bright side of every- thing, and talks so hopefully and cheer- fully of the future that her oheerfulness is caught by the others, and they spend six-delightful weeks amid scenes where mass In; washer loss to sum snan - \ H N w RDER: U ‘ upon business; 3 he first came to ‘Frisco’ l dejectedly. Then, N?“ Y. ’Wl. climate, fruit and flowers. Then the young people return to San Francisco, and make the promised v151t at the residence of General Dale on California street. Good Mrs. Dale welcomes the brides with kisses and tears as though they are really her own children, and thus softens the pangs of homesickness their return to the city has induced. The next morning Raphael and Percy seek the ofiice of Mr. Gilbert, whom the are so unfortunate as to find absent y but the clerk tells them that the lawyer is expected home that night. Will they call at eleven o’clock to-morrow morning? _ The young men promise to do so, and inwardly chafing at the delay of the interview they so much desire, stroll again into the street. It is near the hour of luncheon, and they enter a first-class cafe, order coffee, and whilst waiting to be served,.s1t leisurely looking over the papers. , Raphael St.‘Clair’s ear catches the sound of a name uttered by the lips of a man sitting at a table not far from the one at which Percy Randal and him- self are seated. The man sits with his back towards them, and he is conversing with another man whose face 18 unknown to young St. Clair. The gar- ments and bearing of both men bespeak in scenery, table. “Yes, the old man was on Lennard’s side that time for a fact,” says the first speaker to his companion, as the two men leisurely sipped their coffee. “When he was deadly hard up.” “Why, I thought Lennard was wealthy man,” returns the other. “Wealthy to-day and dead broke to- morrow,” replies the first speaker, sententiously; and then continues: “I lost sight of him for a while, and then I heard that he was courting the rich St. Clair widow: I only met him at rare intervals the whole season, and then he seemed rather disposed to snub me. The next thing I heard he had bagged his game and was married to Mrs. St. Clair.” Raphael glances over his paper at Percy, and sees that he too is listening to the conversation. “Did he appear to be flush after that?” asks the second speaker. “I only met him once or twice after his marriage and then he declined to play with me, and seemed so uppish, that I concluded he had forgotten the ‘day of small things,’ and was looking for larger game than myself.” “And his wife left him all her grand fortune, I am told.” “Most of it.” “But won’t the other heirs break the will?” . ‘They did try to kick up a muss about it, but I hear that they are power- less. That is the reason I say Lennard’s in big luck. Ah he’s a sharper, and don’t‘you forget it. Gad! I wish 1 could get a chance to pull him, though; I‘d try mighty hard to get even on some old scores with the stuck-up upstart.” The other goes off in a low chuckle at his companion’s chagrin, and the two light their cigars, and saunter away. Raphael drops the paper. which he has been holding before his face, which has grown white with rage, and looks blankly at his companion. “Then it is worse than we have sus- pected. My mother’s husband was a detestable gambler and an associate of such men as these,” he says, shuddering- ly. “No wonder that our poor Beatrice always had such an instinctive dislike for him. How could my dear mother ever have been so basely deceived? Percy, I feel as if I must kill that vil- lain!” cxclaims Raphael, in a low voice, intense with passion. “It cannot be possible that General Dale knew of Lennard’s real character?” says Percy, thoughtfully. ‘No, indeed, you may dcpcnd upon it, that he was deceived in Lennard as much as we were. I have known old General Dale all my life, and would stake my life on his honor,” replies Raphael, enthusiastically. “Let us not mention what we have just heard,” advises Percy. “It can do no good, and will only add to Beatrice’s grief.” “I agree with you. Percy. but think that we ought to tell Mr. Gilbert about it.” “Yes, certainly. Mr. Gilbert should know all the facts in the case,” and the two friends leave the cafe. and turn their footsteps toward the Dale mansion. to join their wives, who are eagerly awaiting their coming. At the appointed hour the next morn- ing the young men call at the lawyer’s office, and find Mr. Gilbert in. He shakes hands with them in his cordial fshiop, and inquires kindly after their wives; but when the business topic which has brought them hither is approached, the countenance of the old lawyer falls, and he tells the young men that it has turned out as he feared, and that not the slightest evidence can be discovered upon which they may base proceedings for a suit to set the will aside. St. Clair relates the conversation over- head by himself and Percy, the day before, between the two gamblers in the cafe. The lawyer is very much surprised at this new insight into the character of Lennard, but adds: “This only makes the cute sadder, and doese not help our side one particle." “Then there is nothing left for us but to accept the situation,” says Raphael, springing to his feet, he ‘exolaims, with) flashing eyes: “I feel sometimes]. as "though I must shoot that hypocritical thief.” “Gently, my boy, gently,” returns Mr. Gilbert, ecothingiy. “Such a rash pro- ceeding on your part would only make a bad me. or worse, and involve you in most so one difficulty. You blood is hot, I am -a‘ are, and this is a most terrible outrage to have to submit to; still I fear there islipeother alternative. Whatever Captain nnnrdis character or calling may haw: been before he married your mother, he has ntefully covered up all traces it by which we might unearth him, a now appears in the role of an honomfble man and sadly bereaved widowerpf a woman whom he succeeded in making believe, as he has the public, he worshiped for herself alone.” Raphael St. Clair grinds his teeth to- gether in rage over their helplessness, l and after a short time spent in further convéi’s’ation, the young men bid the lawm good day, and go out upon the street again. Raphael, wishing to hide his despond- ont "face from the chance of meeting any a , Nature is always fighting against disease. The righ: ofmedicine is the kind that helps Nature by toning c it to resist disease. iams’ Pink Pills for Pale People. blood and strengthening the nerves these pills :91. the root of disease, restore health, and make people brig? system and enabling found in Dr. \Vill ing up the active and strong. Mrs. R. 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As it is, Lennard, conscious of his guilt in defrauding the rightful heirs of his late wife, keeps out of St. Clair’s way. But it is only by the urgent entreaties of his friends and through the prayers of his wife, that the young man is prevented from sending Captain Len- nard a formal challenge to a duel,which, as a means of settling difficulties, is of no rare occurrence upon the Pacific coast even to this day. much as has been done ‘to prevent this barbarous custom. Raphael, therefore, is kept under the watchful care of his friends without his being aware of the fact. and the direfnl catastrophe they so Lmuch feared is averted. Percy Randal begins to urge upon his brother-in-law the necessity of their going at once to Germany to complete their college course, according to their original plan. To the delight of all his friends Raphael does not refuse to go, and ere many days have elapsed. Percy Randal and wife and Raphael St. Clair and wife,are passengers on a magnificent steamer, that turns her prow and moves majestically out into the bosom of the mighty deep, bound for the shores of the old world. Immediately upon landing in Europe they proceed to Heidelberg, and after securing pleasant lodgings in an interest- ing portion of the city, the young men enter upon their medical studies at the renowned college of Heidelberg. The young wives find a great deal to interest them in this ancient and historic city, and while away many a pleasant hour, busy with their sketch-books, amid the magnificent ruins of the once famous castle. the remaining architec- ture of which tells of the former grand- eur and strength of the noble edifice. When the short summer vacation comes, they repair to Baden-Baden, and the quiet days pass. freighted with peace and happiness. th, Beatrice and her brother are becoming reconciled to the loss of their fortune, but the bitter thought of their mother having proved untrue to her children still rankles deep in the hearts of each. By and by the collegiate course is ended, and the young men both graduate with first hours, and are ready to return to their native land. It is the intention of each to enter at once upon the duties of his profession: and soon after reaching San Francisco an eligible office is secured. and gilt let~ ters on a newly painted sign bears the names of “St. Clair Randal, Physic- ians and Surgeons.” ‘ The young doctors enter with zest upon their work, not alone for the reason that they are in love with their profes- sion, and see in it a vast field for doing good and benefitting their fellowmen, but it is also necessary to apply them- selves diligently to business for the financial success it may bring. The change in fortune of young St. Clair has placed him almost on a financial level with his brothebin-law, and Helen’often says laughingly to her husband that the loss of the large in- heritance will yet prove a blessing in disguise, because with no incentive to work other ’than his love for the science of medicine, he would soon grow weary and abandon it, and drift into idleness. “Just think of what you have lost, my darling.” he says. “Had I my rights your home would be a mansion instead of this humble two-story cot- tage-)3 . “I think I understand what the Psalmist meant when he said‘ ‘Give me neither poverty nor riohes,’ ” she replies. “Do you suppose, Raph dear, that I should be as happy if my home were a mansion and I the mistress of great wealth, burdened with all the caress and responsibilities it involves, an I am in this dear sunny little cottage, with its bright new furnishings, and all our own?” He does not answer, but stands look- ing gloomily out of the open window into the tiny garden below, and she resumes. “I never could be happier than I am at present; although, my darling, I sympathize with you over, what both Bee and yourself will persist in making a grief of.” “It is not the loss of the money that grieves us, Helen ” he replies, “but it is of their ac quaintonoes. hails a cab, and the thought 0f how we were 9-11 deceived, thev are driven hastily back to the resi- dence of General Dale. â€"â€"â€" and how my precidus mother was the greater sufferer of all; for no one can ever make me believe that she voluntar- , or made that last Will- There 38.901110 Winter is a trying time {Or m peopleâ€"cepecially so for delic: ones. mooia find them easy victims, Do you catch cold easily? shows that your system is not 5. condition to rcsxst disease 4; will be forturate if you (:50. pneumonia, Colds, la grippe and p5." ki- U . A Such a tool: is c: Br 1 r..j .J‘. that Dr. \VzlliamJ if". «I use I was so Weak that I was >C:..'C’: (1;, ‘w- _ . «a: I "Ch“ Y)r "' mq‘.‘ A Iv vh‘., , at 50 cents a box or six owe: mystery about it that can never be,- plained satisfactorily to my mind." “It was only the mystery glamour of love. Raph,” she anew: in her usual matter-affect fashicn. -' you suppose that if I possesed a L: fortune, and could dispose cf i: a chose, I would not give it to you?“ “You might give it to me. dearest. : the father of your child. knowing :3; its best interest in my beer identical with my own; but you not almost disinherit your own a“; and give your fortune to its stwpfatie and one who vvas :1ZYILCSC a strargrwr.‘ 1 Helen laughs an; blushes l- A! , ‘4- V‘ .Fr,,", H ‘MA“ then patting his cheek answers: Raph, we will no: vex our Z’ZV’sz'I; it what we cannot We are he: :31 L; i have health and pent)“. and _~.â€" ; ;; Percy are getting a liberal 4;..72 What more upon cart: 2‘; \ ' .7 . "zlfl. ka~ patronage. we crave?” “Nothing. darling.‘ young husband. with folds her to his bosom. Soon after their return the young people. acting ups: xix: advice. invest the greater portion 2;: money in two snug little homes. sitrc‘ in a lovely suingr‘n of the city. lie side by sideâ€"trim two-stcry 1:; k :: tages. standing back from rim . with a bit of yard covered with 3? grass in front. and a white craves walk, bordered with roses an; flowering shrubs leading to the Two large pomegranate trees stem. front of the gates. and fling their .:: shadows across the yard. to 2:? steps of the vine-clad piazzas. the: birds sing in their gilded cages int: . shady coolness. On the right-Lani 5;: of each yard a tiny fountain 5312:; :- glittering in the 1:“.th rays «,5 : and splashing its bright drop; iii'. ,, ‘; gmarble basin beneath. In :he :- at ' leach cottage is a small ‘ 2which is the delight of ! gardener having it in charge. The young Wives are together all C: during the absence of their h::s’:.:-« land the sound of the six o'clock '1»- l which brings the doctors home to CI. ' ner. is hailed by them with dehght. l Five happy. prosperous veers Es? winged their flight into eternity. T: voices of little children are heard a: ‘ twin-cottages of our young people. . girl and boy have come to bless ' hearts of Raphael and Helen. “ i little home is still further brightened L“ . their merry laughter and innocent yr: tlings; while to Percy and Bear's: ilovely boy, with eyes like blue me-nots. and shining golden hair. is found his way. and nestles in the yet? parents‘ hearts like a tiny biz-tiling L' its sheltered nest. Captain Lennard has long since i;- Lei iappeared from San Franciso. and .. ..... a. .. “02‘. * 014 Sr .. “,4 c .‘u p I ...o, l a \. .“ .9 ll said that he is traveling in foreign 1:235.- None of our young friends have seer: ' since that memorable morning it: 2: library at Deepdale. previous. The old family mansion of t‘:-~ S Clairs. on California street, has Desi closed and deserted for years. by all so? the housekeeper and caretaker. mepdale, too. has been deserzec. l last summer Dr. St. Clair and his “'15? l with Percy and Beatrice. had spent 5: gweeks at the Beach House. ' 5 vicinity of Deepdale. and it had :t‘sé ‘ their hearts ache. and their tears " ‘i to see the neglected grounds of 11".?- once elegant old home. and the lofty CV imansion ttSelf standing deserted ' sfient, like some grim sentinel it: T'Z ‘waning light. l seven yer; ..- J- ' 0 sh all s “What a strange being Captain 1;: hard must be,” says Helen, as they :2: their steps away from the desert? place. “He does not appear to care in 1? least for the two splendid homes he w. so determine to possess." “There is some mystery about it th: has never been explained.” returns 3 husband, shaking his head. “1 l::‘.\‘ l always felt convinced of this. a d nard’s disappearance. and his a??? neglect of the property. has prawn. think, that I am correct.” l,‘ . They pause at the gateway of D.~e;‘..h Cemetery, and enter with slow {cozsts' and hushed voice, and stand in the one? ening summer twilight, beside ll”? graves of the beloved parents of Barri?- and Raphael. Grand and stately towers the elegafl and costly monument, which Captfi‘?’ Lennard had caused to be erected, in 15' first weeks of his bereavement, to 1:13?‘5 the resting place of his “dearly belove- wife,” and the grave is strewn “'11: freshly cut flowers, the dying fragrant l of which float in the quiet evening 3-3 (To be CODUBUCd.) . W I TO THE DEARâ€"A ric ' ~ » her Deafness and N oi ses inhttllzdti’egdmbidb N icholscn's Artifical Bar Drums, has 'sct £ 1,000 to his Institute, so that deaf peep! unable to procure the Ear Drums may hasv them free. Apply to Department Al? The Institn "ucngwttf Gunnershnf.‘ landcn W” bfi-lyr,