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W i 02, m6“ W ‘W Ournew lines of upto' te Furniture inâ€" ing=lluuin and 'arlor Suites, Diniug= Room and Kitchen Furniture. "ll me Lounges, 5157 Chairs, Rockers Our stock is the equal asscfrtrnent and price of i my Store. Call and pect, N0 Qtrouble to 0‘” goods. lVice Presidents. 1 Manager. we nutmeg: (Continued from last week). “I thank you very much,” respond- ed he. slowly. "Goodnight. again." And so he departed, neither declining, nor accepting the overtures made by Miss Veltner. . "Dear me i" exclaimed she, rather disappointed. "He might enthuse a little-hjust a tiny little. do you not think so, fiuther 'P I feel like a rebuked child~anid my precious to; vitation totally disregarded." "Montage knoWs how to avoid committal.” responded Mr. Veltner. "llllt ll“ holds n iin‘ Hin'il “will“: fully l i felt like a princess ms 1 passed through.” responded Hobo: roh ; Whorcupon her father laughed. The next day. Deborah put his union on her list for her "At Home,” "lilo will be euro to meet the Kirkâ€" land girls,” thought she. "And Maude and Aliveâ€"Juliey. will stir him up. i shall ask Walter to be his social chaniptonwâ€"Cecil, too; that will fix him up most beautifully. if he falls in with my plans he can soon have some. admirable friends. Maude is so awfully nice to poor young men. Edna would not do at allâ€"she would be hard on his purse, and from all accounts of the mothâ€" er’s death and the young sister left principally in his care, .that purse cannot be over weighty. Edna Would have him bankrupt within two mon- ths. It's a pity, too. for Edna is really a beauty. But if I tell her he’s poor, that will be sufficient : she will not even care to smile at him. We will try Maude and Alice. and Beatriceâ€"even Elinor, he will enjoy with “.191 young men." it was not long before Miss Velt- ner sat the ball rolling; and James Armitage proved a. success. With that calm, easy manner, at once so well bred and deferential, he seemed to win his way with scarcely any exertion on his part. Miss Veltner Was amazed and delighted. Invita- tions soon came to him, some be- yond his possible acceptance: others agreeably within his reach and purse, for so he had frankly told her dur- ing One of their confidential chats that Deborah had brought about pur- posely. To Maude Chandon he had taken an immediate liking and she to him. They became firm friends. Alice. too, was kind to him and he showed his appreciation in various ways, though never did he once Drove intrusive. - Miss Veltner looked on in pleased attention. He was really proving a delightful charge. And. what tender deference he unconsciously assumed toward all women ! It appealed to them as nothing else could. Deborah felt the charm, also. She was truly glad of the pleasant companionship her efforts had brought to him. He seemed much brighter since that first dinner party at the Veltner home, though he called seldom. Quite fre- quently she met him at some of the social functions that winter; some times they passed with merely a word of gay greeting ; at other times he would linger for a brief chat ‘ again. he would be engrossed with Miss Chandon or Miss Weston. Yet there were times when Armitage seemed not very sorrowful if Maude or Alice were absent from the festive scene: times when he would relapse into his former lonely staté and be without a partner for the dance. or concert or reception. Upon one‘ of these occasions, Miss Veltner chided \him for his laxncss in permitting Walter to invite Maude. ”YOu should have asked Miss Chun- don yourself," said Deborah. “Just see what pleasure you are missing.” "But you make no allowance for other pleasures,” responded Armiâ€" tage, Slowly, his eyes twinkling hu- morously as he gazed d0Wn “p011 her. “Am I never to converse with my benefactress ? Cannot that pleasure even surpass Miss Chandon's comâ€" panionship ?” She looked frankly at him, too frankly to suit him, and laughed amusedly. “That is very good of you - very good indeed. You are vastly rm- proved in the art of compliment g1vâ€"' lugâ€"Yes, really! Is it Maude ’01' Alice who has thus inspired you 2 ' "Both. perhaps." Then he smiled into her eyes as he naively added. «‘1: the friends of my hon have accomplished so much with War and raw material. judge, then. what the benefactress herself might . have done had she cared to be the kmder- rtner." gfii‘Better yet," laughed back she. ”You are becoming an adept, sir. ! You certainly do credit to your m- I congratulate you ; I Later. ' “Indeed, yes 1" . " “And you like A1109? ‘llmmensely !” “Andâ€"Beatrice ?" NShe is charming." "That is nice. I ploesunter he thought it to ho able to sit there besideher and talk herâ€"alone. There were so 10' 0‘ those moments for him, though plen- qty for othersâ€"those others whom 31‘ never presumed to usurp in atten- tions to her. But that, night there was no one lilo claim her, at least for 8- tlme. and he could be With her. Yet he dazed not tell her of the pleasure it gave him; that was the hardest part for him; he could say no Wordâ€"there was too much to 1088 by a POBSl'ble offence ~: his ground was insecure enough as it Was. 50 he said nothing of his feelings. bl“ silentlo patted the spangled fun she had giVen him to held after that last dance with Mr. 'l‘lllton. and talked coolly and geulally about trivial matters. "'Woll, after all,” Want on Miss lI‘lltwr, after that pause when he did “Gt MIN" the remark about Miss (ihnlltlun. "l mu Yfl-thm' glad you haVO a true evening. clamp.“ qugflLlUliH limo been on my mindful into. Whit-h you alone mu too-war. You mum to our lmllmfi no widow that l have loot no opportunity to my what. 1 wwh. hut Ithuro’s no reason why 1 should not lu'lllg'ill, is there?" "i killlw (if unite.“ ’10 10¢)de her El'avnly, waiting. "“l'cli “kWâ€"she leaned over toward him till the fragrance 01 the flowers in her bodice came sweetly to him and her eyes searched his face intent- 1.V-"tell me what is troubling fa- ther '3 Of course I understgnd that it relates to business, but what kind? You, his confidential clerk, should know}: "1 do knoW.” Armitage closed the fan quietly as he spoke; he did not meet her look, if he had his self restraint would have vanished: he realized that, and purposely ignored her challenge. “Then tell me," pleaded she, with pretty supplication, laying a gloved hand lightly on his arm and looking up at him wit-h wistful eyes. He felt. not saw, that glance; the touch of her fingers were almost his undoing; he dared not even glance at her just then. "Tell me,” repeated she. “Theft; is not possible,” replied Ar- mitage, slowly letting his gaze tra- vel from the fan, over to the door- way, where several of the dancers had paused for a brief rest. Mtss Veltner tapped her foot im- patiently: she was accustomed to being obeyed; not even her father had thus put her 80‘ lightly aside ; Cecil and Walter and Hugh always obeyedâ€"obeyed her every wish and whim; she was vexed that the man beside her seemed so indifferent to her demands; vexed that he did not even glance at her. It could nbt possibly be rudeness with himâ€"it was simply a cool denial. “You refuse my request ?" Miss Veltner‘s lips were set in a tight line as she asked the question; the blue eyes were angry and un- daunted as she still leaned toward him, though her hand no longer rest- ed on his sleeve. "I obey my employer." Armitage’s gaze came back from the dancers, to hold hers, steadily. He had conquered that momentary weakness of his and was equipped for battle. His very calmness became unbearable to her. "You forget. do you not, that I am his daughter,” she said with prou-d displeasure, "and you â€" his paid clerk. ?" She saw him wince, as though her words hurt, but he still did not yield to her pleading or command. In- stead, he laid the closed fan gently back on her lap. and with that easy politeness so familiar to her and just then so hateful in her sight, he rose from his chair and bent low over hers, looking down upon her gravely. yet with determination and an exâ€" pression in the brown eyes she had never before seen. What she saw mirrored there she did not even at- tempt to fathom, so strange and keen was the look. "Even a paid clerk respects his employer's trouble. He, not 1. should tell it." answered Armitagc, quietly. Then of a. sudden his face lighted up with a. smile and the tone of his voice was entirely changed, for her partner was coming to claim her. “Ah ! you see Mr. Raynor is here for his dance: he does not lose much time. Now I may surely go; you will not miss me when you will be so much more happily occupied. You were right about Miss Chandon. It would have been wise had I invited her myself ; my evening will be quite spoiled as you feared it would be." Then he was gone. leaving no chance for a reply even had she car- ed to give one, which at that mom- ent was doubtful. Yet she danced with Hugh Raynor, and her lips and eyes smiled continuously; she scorned to let that half hour in the balcony spoil the evening's pleasure and was the brightest of all the young people present. But she never recovered from Armâ€" itage’s rebuke. It rankled deeply in her heart: it was so; just and trueâ€" her father should be the person to tell her of any business troubles. The more she realized that fact, the more she hated Armitage. And that men- tal tempest of hers was felt by him. Several times in the course of the weeks that followed they met, but Miss Veltner invariably treated him with chill politeness, while he, hum- ble in his dependent position, never a renewal of the former merry friendship that had proved so delightful to him. He felt keenly the barrier that had arisen between them, and it brought. him ‘ tense grief, though no one .knew oi. . calm. Deb's right. *9 a- kuow. To thatjatter um: neith- to Cruise Chandon norIIsITruaxwerq “Wit“. though Deborah knew posi- tively that the tickets had beeh giv- en Armltage with the expectancy of his taking one or the other. . Later in the week. when Miss Chan- don was questioned about. it by Miss Veltner, the former arched her brows in gentle surprise. ' “My dear girl, I haven’t seen Mr. Armitage for days and days. Do you luppose I await his lazy pleasure for all my trips ? Absurd!" The two girls‘ were in Maud's bou- dolr, Maude slowly preparing for a trip down town in which Deborah was to participate. "llut he was to have invited you ; Waller told me so," exclninmi De- bornh. "Well, he did not," laughed Maude. “Ami iw did invite that rirrmlful Miss Milton-snot in our set at nil.“ “Ho Wnltor informed mo \lnliur was rmlly more vuxml nlmnl tlw mnlior than i. No doubt. the poor thing mjoyml it. i writiluly lmpo no, for Mr. Mmitugn in on Maui our? com, i frankly admit; he limlwo‘ no" fool his ulmwi'ily moi l’l'vllil‘llll‘t" you lilinw. lhvli, a woman) llhoo iliol curl If! iilnliogv.” Mina t'hondon Itmkml at hot nirml with u serious face. "i have remarked that very thing" admitted Miss Vultuur, a little frown puckm'iug her forehead as she spoke. "it is his esiiecial charm; one that wins liking despite some faults. But. that is not the point. He has trout, ed you abominably in this mush-ale mutterâ€"and me. That quivt llutll- nor of his is deceptivch-he is deep as the oer-an. And do you know, Maude that ocean is placid alwaysâ€"never a storm have I seen appear. and father and l have known him for a consid- erable time." Miss (‘handon laughed aloud. “Look out, Deb, or you'll get swal- lowed up in its depths," she caution- 'ed, mischievously. . But Miss Veltner was not to be confused by any such insinuation. ”Have no fears! My voyages are usually tempetuous ones; it would re- quire barrels of oil to still the troub- led watersâ€"now.” replied Deborah. with quick impatience and pointed emphasis. "And he would not think it worth the trouble to even purchase the oil â€"is that it?” questioned Miss Chanâ€" don. merrily. flCorrect! You,arc well posted on his failings. I perceive." Then the subject dropped. But that night Mr. V'cltncr was made ac- quainted with Armitagc’s conduct in the Montauk Club matter. Deborah explained the details. her pretty face close to her father's as they sat in their favorite spot by the open fire- place. She had pondered the matter. over, and could come to but one con- clusion regarding Miss Milton and Mr. Armitage. “It was done just to show me that he does not need my aid in choosing his friends," declared she, angrily. Walter should never have given him the. tickets." Mr. Veltner looked at her in mild surprise, then laughed good natured- ly. “But, my dear, Mr. Armitnge is not bound to Alice, or Maude, or Edna, is he?" inquired he. “The young lady he took there has been very kind to himâ€"kind to his little sister, I've heard: he was simply repaying an obligation: I am sure he wond rot oflend Miss Chandonâ€"or you." “Think not?" retortcd Deborah crisply. “I know better, though i did not tell Maude so. He wished to teach me a lessonâ€"that none of my interferences are neededx He has giv- en mo Several previous lessons. 1 un- derstand them well. Now I am done with favors to him. been appreciativch-ht- ways." ‘ ‘Deborah ! " “He shall never come to this house again." , e O 9' “He is coming to-morrow, Deb. “For what?" ”Business! I need him." is She changed her position 3 trifle. fhim glance into the parlors as {mere exhibition of fincry. H" h“? "9"" |thc games going merrily, the laugh- (lmt‘t “1' 'ter provoking surprises testifying to Land Mis vt-Imer lwho the late caller was: but she off-i fitting the same. to-day, and guarantee best satisfaction \V. G. DUNOON, ._... _ ...v M.--,... MOMWWO” When requiring an article of this kindit is essential that you consult one with experience in We have in stock Four of the best lines of "US$88 made as to Style, Pit and Price in town. Next to A. Campbell’s Grocery Store. C. h' UG H A N [Jeweller and issuer of Merriam: Licensee. Ontario Emit Hock, comer of Kenl and William Streets. Will sell on MTURLMY, and following week : wind and set, Saturday’and the Followig week eeemeeeeeeeeeemeeeee l APRIL 26th, 24 Seven Jewel iieutlemeu’s size WALTllAll WATCHES in a heavy solid silver screw Bezel cases, stem ' i can recommend these Watches as good time-keepers and they will give every satisfaction. They are generally sold at rom $10 to $14. $6.90 I fear, and I dare not tell her all just now. Perhaps Armitage can pull his end through. and if so, Deb need never know how close to wreck- age her father isâ€"dear girl. But if that wheat fails she must know, and soon," and Mr. Veltner's face looked worried indeed. . ____‘_____ CHAPTER III. The next evening was ushered in with brilliant moonlight and bracing air. Soon after the dinner hour, the Veltncr parlors were illuminated and a merry party of young people as- sembled, in response to the young mistress' invitation, impromptu, but nevertheless delightful, for Deborah’s entertainments were invariably suc- cessful, and therefore never lacked at. tendants. It had been most hurried- ly arranged, but was heartily endor- sed, and that was what Deborah wan- ted. Cecil Harrington was there, with wistful eyes on his young hostess, but forced to select a partner from the other girls, whom Miss Veltner instructed him he must look after. Walter, too, was detailed to special dufics. with Miss Chandon as his asâ€" sistant. I’leborah looked charming, that night. in her cream cloth gown, a sprig of red geranium in her yellow hair and a color to match cheeks. Somehow she understood the art of simple dressing that yet was strikingly effective; what she wore was always a part of her, never a. Shc kept. the guests' enjoyment of them all, for it was what she called :1. “Puzzle Party." There came a ring at the door boll, knew instinctively ion-d him no grouting, though she saw . hc hilt Still gazing into the fire SO that I’wnlkcd toward tho ollico. whore Mr. her father could see only the ear and waves of yellow hair abort-i it. “Ah, well, you control your oilico clerks, of course," said she. make no count on your daughter for tomorrow «wetting. He shall bc taught. his place. " “And Cecil? Ha“? you taUghL him. ‘he looked .hurt; too?” “Long ago," retorted she. “Well, you may spare yourself any" He is too worry about Armitage. now to engrossed in business just care about any girl." “I know that," cxdaimed Deborah, office door. would not walk {to the desk. almost dismally. ‘He around the corner body else to do it for him. And he is always so horribly calm about ev- erything; that is why I have grown to hate himâ€"and after all my trouble for himâ€"and he is so niceâ€"and Maud and I hate him!" Mr. Veltner saw two tears steal down her checks. which drops were hastily wiped away ere they descen- ded very far. The father's face grow serious. He perceived that Deborah was wounded more deeply than she cared to admit. “He is best left alone, Deb." said Mr. Veltner, the kindly tones soothâ€" ing the girl as nothing else would have done. “I cannot now tell you of our office troublesâ€"but they are numerous this past week. And bus- iness mixes poorly with your social gayeties: I am glad that Armitage realizes it." “He will realize it tomorrow night if he never did before," added Debor- ah, with compressed lips and a. murâ€" inous are in the blue eyes. “I am not a child, to “he denied knowledge Of what concerns my home. Yes, you too, are not treating me rightly. I can understand business matters as well in: m. Analogs. You tell him all, and“ me your own daughter. noth- ing. It is all wrong. I repeat." . Then she left the room. ' Hr. Veltâ€" ner sighed as the door closed. “Phat - fellow is manly ‘ But she might “V0 added that a. little Ween would, not be amiss in ,the Veltner- fondly; I'feel'the need of some for the ants" epoor Debâ€"‘ dear tin)" H but iliis eyebrows straight if it were too‘i warm or too coldâ€"and could get any- i . extended, eagerness apparent in every ded Miss Veltner, \I'eltner awaited him. She noticed, too. that Armilage's face looked tranquil as over, although 1a wondering hurt glance shot from‘ llt‘llfil‘llh. : . . . ihad the satisfaction of knowing that to He half bowed. as if uncertain whether to do so or not. and then passed on. She was really glad that that was what she intended she should be. Later, when the games were drawing to a close, she had occasion to step to the. hall to whisper some instruction to the servant regarding the collation. Arm- itage was leaving her father at the the elder man returning It was too late for De- borah to retreat; Mr. Armitagc had seen her. He came toward her,hand hasty stop he took to reach her. For once he was actually quick was such pleading in his mannerisuch entrcaty in his face, that Deborah's hardened heart was almost touched. She paused just for the slightest. moment and bowed, but proudly igâ€" nored his outstretched hand. Armitage felt the omissiOn and rc~ copied it . “You are unjust," said he With gravity, looking down from his tall height into her eyes, raised a mom- eat to his, then suddenly dropped. for the brown eyes had a gleam in them she was not familiar withâ€"a. disturbing questioning appeal. . “And you are ungrateful," respon- smiling at little pale cold smile that gave him small comfort, however. “No! Never tl‘nt!" mponded he. earnestly. "You know betterâ€"you do know." ' Any other man would have told her why she was unjust; why such 1’ jus- tice gave pain, but Armituge di not. It was not his way to explain details â€"he merely grieved and accepted his evident dismissal with a quiet resi- gnation that irritated Miss Veltner. He was too humble. He should have stormed as Walter did, or Hugh, or given devoted serfloe as Cecil did, no matter what the rebuff. And yet, somehow. she felt that the delicate pride that kept him (fillet was strong and powerful as her own; she knew 1““ Mr. Harrington, coming to th. in her- Thcre ‘ peer in the ability to keep silent. She realized all that and tried hard not to admire the unusual quality, He must be punished, not admired. “Deborah! Deborah!” called a girl- ish- voice from the parlor. "Miss Veltner, you are wanted," doorway and courteously waitingto escort her back. Deborah turned to Armitage; her right hand kept purposely busy with the draperies of her gown. She met his glance defiantly and with no she. dow of gentleness, while be seeing the useless of lingering, repeated to her. that he was not ungrateful. “Prove it then," said lshe. with th cold pride that stung him so. “I will," responded help a la tone. Then he answered a laughing remark from Harrington. “Good- night, you ask? Yes it must base. I am not one of your gay party this time. Mr. Veltner summoned me here, that is all. And I have made a previous engagement." “That is merely your way of put- ting it," responded Cecil, pleasantly. "In my opinion, you are in haste to see your best girlâ€"is that the pro vious engagement?" "She might object to my telling." |responded he, genially, the quiet :smile telling naught of what lay bo- xhind it. i “Then it is true?” i “I will not affirm." . “Nor deny?" ' “Nor deny!" i “You're a vast humbug," laughed vHarrington. "Come, Miss Veltncr, iwe will not detain this uncertain. [young man." ‘ Armitage did not again speak to Deborah or again offer his hand- l'l‘here was just a bow, polite and lin- ‘gering given and a monient later the front door closed upon him. She .was thankful to him for having shielded her from the gossip that would most surely have arisen had Mr. Harringtou or Walter known that Armitage had received no inviâ€" tation to the party. She had omit- ted him as a guest with the deliber- ate intent to punish himâ€"and she {the punishment had been felt by him. gâ€"that it cut him deeply. But. Miss ’Vcltner had the unpleasant reali7ap :tion that she was only part victor : he had shown a disposition that had made hers seem small and mean. Through the rest of the evening she found herself wondering why her. father did not join her guests, as he usually did when any frolic was in order, feeling a vague fear at her heart that all was not right in the little office at the end of the hall. ,There was certainly some trouble throwing. With a woman's instinct 1she knew it. And Deborah's fears were not withâ€" out foundation. The business crash came the following week. Mr. Volt» nor had told his daughter that in a few days they must face the inevit- able; it had been impossible for him to longer keep the facts from her. Of course she was not unprepared for the worst, but it shocked her terrib- ly to see the way in which her fathâ€" er took itâ€"he aged ten years in that one day, the day when the crash was publicly announced. And she power- less to help him. Therein lay the grief for her. Her jewels, her belong- ings, her homeâ€"all were gladly and icheeri'ully relinquished to help saw lhim from utter ruin: but her little lwas only a drop in the whirlpool. They were ruined. ’ The daiU papers had big head fins about the banking house of Venue:- and Company, and Deborah read ‘them all with tear dimmed eyesâ€"not for henclf or her grief, but for her father's. It was like dragging him in the dust to so publidl his dowryâ€" fsll, though there was no dishonesty in it: she felt proud to think that. But it was the indignity. the humil- iation, that Mr. Veltner felt so keenâ€" ly,\and the daughter gave her tendâ€" erest s pathy to that. stricken, dazâ€" ed ‘ man and parent in their dark hour of trouble. It was upon Jher he leaned and she did not fail bin. (W o- Page 4.)