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D! ,ce between the 0‘ shooting, a y es Nicka'son. s Harbor, N rot dead near “I should say Nell Gwynne’s char- ; a was easily recognized." Major -;; m“an remarks with a. chuckle. “I prderred something less notor- ," Yolanda sms coldly, flushing. “011,0! course! We know your ~ .~ and {eelings are those of the violet' order, mv dear!" « Nora retorts scomngly. And at this moment Lady Nora's :-'- Moodie â€" a much more cheer- person than in the days of un- - ‘n wages â€" appears in the door- - , with a defercntial murmur to 3 - mistrm and an extremely uncer- z: and nervous expression. ’ c lanitoba nth, and ‘I Armstrong, Prairie. Free Icums sat. WV 9 Mgr, r9,” I"ml-tidy Pcntreath does see it all. "" to the details, for mademoi- f u in the other room, into Which Countess and she have been ush- j hearing Yolande's voice in ~ ter, darts over to the portiere- hear dear Mrs. Glynne’s voice!" ex“1311118. and pulls the curtains With playful precipitancy. , has read “between the lines." ' “3781’ young woman, and d? s ' Something in the footman's " 'hen he says that he believes Im- Iadyship and Mrs. Dallas arenot athomeâ€"has de- . f Something more in Moodie’s explamation that her 121de _ - Dallas Glynne are at home. it Present particularly en- tad, When they enter the “w room, the sound of veins '. , la“finer and the sight at the 1 ' n Poruere tell the rest of Mary - "The Countess of Pentreath and iselle Gautier, my lady." ' repe. ts loudiy enough for one to he 1.1r W heavens!’ ’ Lady Nora. mutr- 7 Wing visibly under her rouge. "‘I told you I could nee no one this except the names I men- ' ---,” Lady Nora says, with care- peranptorinss, not turning her and lmning farther over the h - of the couch to listen toJIajor n-m Mn, But loodie retreats only an inch W0. and repeats her. deferentinl - . looking at Yolande. who »_ : heartiiy just at the moment . ha cousin's imitation of a. pop- comedian's speeCh. Whom did you say?" Lady Nora ...~ suddenly of the Waiting wo- ' refusing to believe her own mood heavens!" Lady Nora. mutt- , Paling visibly under her rouge. casting a distracted glance the room at the fancy and her visitors, all forming a tableau as she fiould not for . mnsideration that Lady Pen- _ til shouid sec. . ‘3“ Lady Pcntreath does see It all. {M’s dress is very elegant, - simple and modest. She is to 1. “Spanish Girl.” in rich . . x a! vivid scarlet silk beneath ‘. silk and voluminous black - .,.~ gush comb and mantilla. and m of pomegranate blossoms ' habit and at her bosom. “Itis a. pretty dress." Lady Non , depreciatingly, "but so hack- v. w No! I wanted Yolanda to as Nell Gwynne or 'Win Vivien.’ Gwynne's is such a pretty with her basket of oranges, ~ such on easily recognized char- ”w, in a pink cashmere cu ,. nothefcd in lace. is discuss- - n 'jth her daughterin-law find amen visitors. Major god Mr. Wilmot Stu-jun, guy Non is swing as a “Circu- Slum" in a. costume which ,, Yolanda hot. to look at, can- u it tpparently does of ‘ silk tunic cmbriodered in gush reaches from her lady- "is: to her knees. and nothâ€" V eh worth speaking of except Med with silver. and neck- ' l ’ “:3 'Yohldo’l dress is very elegant, _ simple and modest. She is to ‘ 3 “Spanish Girl.” in rich of vivid scarlet silk beneath ilk and voluminous black ,I A’â€" R k ‘.‘l - uuuule of the room, dil- Wondering what. Lady Non by those letters 01 ladanciselle’ s_ malicious fin- kmin the revealing light fillb Ely and actually on Lad! uMiller surroundings in W WWW by it is additionally cumbared r” “a beautiful things. as Nm’g drws for a. fancy ball ' on the couch; and Lady ml!» in a pink cashmere tat mowed in lace. is discuss- cith her daughterbin-law and nave intruded. on you." “”1 responds frigidIy, with 83703 of cold dis- HWilliam; little tableau Md. “1 thing was Ehfnend. W her hand;;;;lâ€"l£iss;1; “"3 is an uncxnmtad ady Pcntreath," she of her keen eye- hcr luxuriou- .WARDER. NOW 0th.. 1902. “C Bliuunu, my -vâ€"vâ€"vw “We ought to try to do our duty." Lady Pentreath says gravely, in a still lower tone, studying tho girl‘s facts attentively. “Will you come and spend to-morrow evening with me? I haw something to tell you." “About. Dallas?” ‘ The Words an spoken scarcely above 3 whisper; but Lady Pent- reath sew that they are uttered with a. gasp of passionateeagerneu. And then Yolanda recollects herself. blush- ing violently. and resumes her mask of indiflerenoe: ~“Iahmndbeverypbasodtoeonle, Ladv Patna " she addl; glancing bake. “I ought to shut myself up in a convent, I dare say," she matters rebeuiously. in unsteady tunes, “he- causcm hm think- ¢§to goto America. {or an in ‘ length of time and to have nu at homo; but we don't always do the thing- that we should, Lady Penn-09th." “I am sorry to hear you speak like that.” she says sharply. in a. lower tone. “I don't think a. yOung wife has any right to know anything about fun flirtation or any other flirtation. or go to fancy dress balls either in the absence of her hus- 'mi’entreath’s long, gaunt, pal- lid face is turned to Yolande with the sweetest expression it has worn yet. And Yolanda quietly accepts the onus of the decision. though Lady Nora has forwd her to accept. her invitation a. week since. ' “I should like to go," she says carelessly, "as I am anxious to know if I shall not quite disgrace myself as ‘A Spanish Girl.’ I know I shall only look ‘propriety, prunes and prism,’ and bfeak down altogether in {an flirtation." “I can easily get another cusâ€" tume." she murmurs; "and it, shall be as Yolande wishes,” she adds sweetly, glancing entreatingly at her son's wife. ”I have very little in- clination for anything of the kind; but Yolanda has never even seen a fancy dress ball. so it is she who shall decide whether we go or not." Poor Lady Nora looks at her tor- mentor with something of the aspect of a. cat. at bay before a piaytul ter- rier, divided in her mind whether to endure amiably, in the hope that her foe will prove good tempered and harmless, or to use her teeth and claws. “ ‘Morning Twilight,’ for instanceâ€"- pale gray tulle in flouting clouds, with nothing solid. ’so to speak. about the dress but a diadem of bright rays and a few silver stars. Mrs. Vavasor told me of a lady who wore that. dress. You will scarcely have time to get another costume. Lady Nora," she adds very distiuclly â€"â€"for Lady Nora has turned her back -â€"“a.nd this is quite perfect. ~- the lit- tlc- pointed turnedâ€"up slippers. the yashmak and all; and the ball is to- morrow night, you know." Major Hutchinson. struggling hard Iona sympathetic expression, keeps his hand sunbathing his moustache while he looks fixedly at the door. and his broad shoulders are shaking curiously. “But there are really some much more objectionable dresses than that. one." mudemoiselle says timidly â€" “It really is not an indecent dress. I think, Lady Pcntreath,” she says weekly and suavcly. "Tho: tulle trousers veil the form, so to speak â€"-don’t. they. Lady Nora?" “Veil the form!" repeats Lad" Penn-oath, in withering accents. “The idea of any woman wearing a costume which is apologized for as not. inth because it has some tulle mangcments to veil the form!" “But I am not. going to wear the dress at all, I assure you," Lady Nora. declares. biting her lip. while her eyes are full of tears of wrath. If she has a chance of escape. ma- demoiselle destroys it with her hor- rible, ill-timed praises and sugges- tions. "intend going to a ball and dancing in it?" â€" and, though Lady Nora has no scruple about telling an un- truth now and then, nothing can clear her from the heinousnesa 0! this intention in the Countess'a mind. The next - moment mademoiselle, with demoniac glee. is rapturounly admiring the “Circassian Sieve" dress, and expatiating on all its enormitiee ‘of abridged skirts, spanglcd tulle trousers. little flyâ€" away. armless vest, turban, and ropes o! pearls, while Lady Nora. is alternately red and white with vexation, Yolanda is hot with dis- comfort ond regret, and the two men are in tortures of suppressed mirth ot the amazement and disgust visible in Lady Pentreath's face, who is well known to be of Evan- gelical views and extremely rigorous and strait-laced in her opinions. “.You absolutely intend wearing that thing, Lady Nora," she asks. pointing a. finger of righteous indig- nation at the spangled trousers -â€" "I never said so, I think," Lady Nora says sweetly, seeing that nothâ€" ing but placidity will save her in this emergency. "I could certainly wish that dear Yolande was much stronger and brighter than she is. We were discussing costumes for a fancy ball," she adds boldly. know- ing that nothing can save her from an explanation. since Lady Pentreath is standing within the portiere. and, with her eyeglasses up, is surveying the room with a cold scrutiny from which nothing escapes. and mademoi- sclle is shaking hands warmlv with Major Hutchinson and Mr. Sarjent. By this manoeuvre she prevents their taking their leave, a Lady Nora has hoped they would; and, as the Countess is looking at them. Lady Nora has no recourse but to introduce them. “1 am glad to see you looking so well, Mrs. Glynnc.” Lady Pentreath says, coldly shaking hands. “I (an- cied from your letters, Lady Nora. that your daughter-in-law Was in bad~heulth,” she adds almost stern- ly, turning on her. Nora murmurs, red with rage, but. taking her cue from “my friend. Mademoiselle Gautier," as she touches Miss Bella's hand with her finger tips. gliando flushes crimson 1t "A nd, while you are receivinc‘ the confldcnces of tho forsaken bride. Lady Pcntreath," her companion says, in a. business-like way. "may I go out. for an hom- tomsomc of my relatives at Brixton? You know I told you I have a. lot a! poor music teacher cousins, and drawing “Yours. faithfully. “Isabelle Gautier." “P. S.â€"I obtained some views of Cheltenham a short time since which I should like to show you. I know you have very mutating associa- vv - v '_ _ v c‘ -- for her. Could you not: kindly per- suade Mrs. Glynn. to alter her de- cision? Knd yet the quondam cover-nests note to her former pupil has been only a little gush of lady-like regret at her reiusnl to dine with them. And her note to Lady Nora. has been something of the some description. “Dear Lady Nora. â€" The Countess is so much disappointed at not see ing Mrs. Glynne this eVening. In her prmnt delicate state 0! health, any worry or depression of spirits in bad open note. “You are certainly a. wonderful wo- man, Isabelle," tho Counts“ says smiling. ‘ . Knd yet the quondam goya-ngss's Mademoiselle has thus spent 3 pleasant alternoon. run no risks. and sutIered no annoyances: and. just. as she has removed her walking “tire. a second note arrive: from Yolanda “Yours, in haste, “Yolanda.” "Voila. madame!" laughs Kiss Is- abelle. as the Countess hands her the tirsome visitors w‘ not arrived: so may with you, after all? “Yours, and sips a liqueur glass 01 old cog- nac and eats a wafer biscuit. Next she drives to Mudie's and selects a new novel. and thequ drives back to Harley street. where the Countess is staying. The new Earl in too stingy to take 3 house in town. and he has let. the family town residence long since on a. twenty-one years' lease. Accordingly mademoiselle goe- out, ostensibly to call at. Ruuand Gardens; but, instead of ailing. she leaves a note for Lady Nora. and one for Mrs. Giynne. Then the clever young woman goes into a confectioner's and eats an ice and some strawberries and cream. "What. a curious girl you an!" Lady Pentreath says. hall envious. halt admiring. "How do vou make péople do things, Isadeue?" ' "-i believe th'er’e is great truth in odic force, my lady." mademoiaello answers, with an aspect o! meek self- abnegution. “I am sure of it. " answers Isabelle calmly. “But. she will come. Lady Pentreath, if I can only see her (or "I am so very sorry not to be able to come this evening. “Your: very truly, ”Yolando.” "That.’ mademoiselle says, laying her finger on the postscript, “is gen- uine. The rest. is made up and die- tated by Lady Nora." And on the morrow mademoiselle’s prophecy comes quite true. Lady Pentreath rcceivw a note from Yo- lande just as Doctor Suthely Smith has taken his departure. beefing to be excused from dining with her that evening, and adding that Lady Nora. and she will call the next day to explain her reasons. There in a. hastily scrawled P. S.-â€" ' “You think so. Isabelle?" the Countess asks. "Then you shall see her, dear Lad." Pcntreath." Mademoiselle Isabelle says, with that. quiet assurance to which a. nervous invalid clings “Make your mind peflectly easy. I cannot. have you made anxious (or any' one; you shall see Mrs. Glynno to-morrow." Her ' voice tremble. a. little. {or poor Lady Pcntreath’l doctor: heâ€" gin to speak of an opg'ation as ncCessnry to arrest. the prom of a complaint from which she has unâ€"- douhtcdly been suflcring. 'jI am to see Dr. Suthcly Smith to-mon'ow, you know," Lady Pcntrcnth continues. signing, "and then there may be a consultation. and 1 may not. be able to see my one; and I want to Ice Yolanda Glynnc first." “I tun going to utter a. propheCY. my lady," she says to the Countess as they drive homewards. “You will get an apology from Mrs. Dallas Glynne to-morrow. Lady Nora does not wish her to visit you by herself. and she is quite under her control. " “Do you think so, Isabelle?" the Countess asks appealingly of her clever companion. “But I want to see her, poor foolish girl! She is completely under the control of that worldly woman, Lady Nora, as you say, Isabelle. What shall I do?" “ ‘(0 will wait and see if mv pro- phecy comes true. you know. " Lady Pcntrcath,” mademoiaelle answers oracularly. “In spite of that important event, " Lady Pentreath asks coldly. rising to take her leave, “could YO“ not come and dine with me at. six?" "Certainly, dearest." Lady Nora replies, gliding. up manly. “It you are dining with Lady Pentmath. I can send the carriage {or you at half-past. eight. just to give you time to dress." you 680." Mademoiselle is watching Lady Nora. closely all the time she apenk8. an_d hgr eyes glitter knowing!!- “Dear Lady Pentreath - Some not come â€"“'1:hat he loved you.” My Pen- treath says, coughing a little. as It the expression wens hardly delicate. "I told you what he said just now, dear. ‘I love my wile,’ he says, ‘and- my wile loves m.’ And they. of course. we were uturally unprin- od to hear he had gone abroad; and - on. pay don't, give way to uâ€" citemmt. '9! dear!” Indy Penâ€" treath exdaims, letting W air-ou- low~slip and jerking m her foot- stool in dismay. _ “What! What?" Yolanae with ”i. scarlet spot burnt“ 9n W"Who loved me?" Yolanda aka. with a new light. flashing into her (ace. the hot. blood bounding in he: pulses. , _‘ _ n â€" ‘ AL “My dear." Lady Pentmth uyn, in her quiet. lachrymooe. pmionleaa voice. “do you know, I think you are wronging Dallas Glynne. He told Lord Pena-cam he loved you." “Then why did he leave you. and plunge into poverty, ‘and refuse to share g shilling of your tortune with you?" ask: Lady Pentmth. U - “I don't. know." Yolanda replie- drenrily. "except. for the reason I gave you belore. Ho cared so little {or no that. he would rather fol-ego advantages than possess them shared with me.” “Or you did not care for him ” Lady Pentmth asks quickly. “Which is the truth?" "Oh, no!" Yolande says bitterly. her fair, pale (anyone burning flush. "I fell in love with Captain Glynne. and, as be easily perceived the state of emits. he decided on marrying me â€" particularly as I had money. and he wanted money." E‘Oh', no. not. at all!" Yolanda says, with a slight. (creed laugh. "It in quite a. commonplace. every day sort of reason. Lady Pentium. II! husband did not care for me.” “My dean" Lady Pentreath says suddenly. In e kind, persuasive voice -- a vast improvement on her usual melancholy, cold, slow tones -â€"-“as your relative and your husband's re- lative, will you tell me candidly and frankly the reason why Dallas Glynne end you have parted. if it be not too painful {or you?" _ “I mention her. my dear, to intro- duce the subject on which I wish to speak to you." Lady Pentreath goes on. getting under way with slow de- liberation. ”Would you be so good as to {etch me that air pillow. deer? You see I miss Isabelle at every turn! Hy digestion ’ is in such n. fragile condition -â€" as I may express it - thst. if I once even change the position in which I sit when the process of digestion commences. its progress is crested and delnyed. with most serious consequenca. Well. deer. as it is through Iss- belle's instrumentality that I have become aware of the circumstances which I em shout to communicate to you, I have mentioned her name." Lady Pentium mines. and Yo- lsnde again looks at the time-piece. ticking on now towards eight o'clock. 17"136 1 mlly believe Isabelle nav- er feels quite heppy when the is eb- Ient tron. III. touring hat I might need her services." the Countess eon- tinuea. smiling. "Would you kind- ly give me that tootstool near you. dear?" Yolanda places the Iootstool. and looks at the clock, and wonders. with a dull throb of suspense. if she is to spend the evening listening to the praises of the Countess’s oom- Panion. nYdi‘ndo murmurs vaguely some- thing like an uncut, but. feels. like John Bunyu'l Pilgrim. "much tum- bled up and down} gt} heannlnd.” Yolande and Lady Pentmth sit for some time. dter mademoieelle has left the room. talking on ordin- ary topics, until Lady Pentrenth in- troduces her companion'e name. "Isabelle in such a. treasure to me.” the Countess remarks - "so interests! I do not believe the deer, kind cmture he! n thought to spare {or herself!" For iiiâ€"7617835: in at am _°‘ 3?“ turn. I suppose. deer?" she new to Yolande. “I an auto Lady Nora. and you will take a long- time for your toilettee. I am going to see a lot. of my poor relatives and sick relatives at Brixtonz" and there is a curious glitter 0! humor in Ilia. Glover's eyes and certain queer curves at the corners of her lips. Brixton does not lie anywhere near Rutland Gardens. Hyde Park. but certainly that is the destination of the cab that Miss Isabelle taken; and the cab stop. nt No. 9; and, when the iootmnn opens the door and madcmoiselle given her name. Lady Nora's woman. Moodie. comes forward at once. and escorts her up- stairs to Indy Nora's dressing room. CHAPTER xxrx. no mutter how tondly attached to she my have been â€" known her auction has bacon! finial and unlawful. and so put. him out of her mind a. one. and tom. and think: no nor. 0! him. There my havobeen â€"Ibeliovothaomâ€" .somo nttnehment between my cousin 1nd Capt-in Glynne." concluda dent. and virtuous youiig mm. Lady Penn-cam add. My. “She wu a. little trivolous: but all tint in put. and Lord Pen ‘_ . and meal! In." the my ‘ . opin- _____- ______§__ 3” .3 ,3: 9. E $33333me W's pout-0W “on and J oycc Hun-.1" ‘Wous prudence and dim. '_ um'mi h a most shocking impu- tation to utter. A virtue... pru- hot. mu. "But you know were In. some one also." "It you mean my cousin. Joyce "Oh. no! She know! now about. him. We never mention hi. nme. “Lady Nora never hear: at Elnora-whim. cinnamon-she would an no." "That. will make you tell so much better." the Countess says approv- ingly. “And. as for your W0 address. surely Lady Nora. tum-M“ Lndy Panama: sits quite silent. for several minutes. Then at last. in an dared voice. says very graveâ€" "Would you rally wish to see your husband. to moot. him. and to be reconciled to him?" "I! ha and.” Yolanda (alters, her The glam of reddish colored. dat- lyâ€"uromtic. vileâ€"tasting mixtm. in at. her lips. uni poor Yohndc. help- less. drinks. “My dear, this is very sad!" the Countess says pityinxly; but in I. very surprised voice. “I Ind no ides you had such very otrong (eelingu. Poor girl! Drink this nice um. “0h. let. me cry. let me cry! ll, heart has been nor: so long!" Yo- lnndo pleads wildly. "Oh; Dull:- Glynne, how could you lave mo .0 cruelly if you cured [of me at all? Oh. my darling, my darling, if I i only knew where you were now! Oh. Dallas. 1 butned your letter; and now I don't. know where you are!” Harri-m. Lind-q; 11:10th or wutwritoto TEE TUBULAR IS RIGHT NOW THE EASIEBT RUNNING. HOST CONVENIENT AND CLOSET SKI- MIING SEPABA'I‘OR EVER BUILT A tree trial is given intending?”- chuen. A post. curd will bringyon one. I! you live south or east 01 um or south of Oakwood road “Pray don’t. my near!" the in conscious at last what. Lady Pen- treat!) in saying. and she hear! her clinking medicine (lame- nnd bot» ties. and Wing out touching that has a. chemist}: shop odour. “Pray do not give way, Yolanda Hysteria may supervene. and there is nothing more (MW‘ to the nervous system! Ten drops ot’thb. dear - Doctor Sutheiy Smith‘s proâ€" ncription." ‘ M how but on place inside the bowl,ndtlntuumplouo tin cup. whil- other mutton We a my :- thirty or more disco and other port- In the bow! done. The TUBULAR produce- pure. M m, while other compliant! sop- anton produce “dtnay flavor" m Which makes “(lacy flavor" butter. sometime- erroneously called “fishy flavor." Clo-nine- u the most on» ma nm to (nudged dairy pro- ducts. This in not a. matter 01 99" timent. but 0! dollm. TUBULAR SEPAHAEUH CAN BE KEPT ELEAI a," Yolanda falters, her eye- Iuing min with "But you know then g C. H ughan, done in emanated with the grinding of Lemon for the Eyegluoen, Spectacles, etc . which we mil. Eye. examined hoe (f charge. Eye ddocta remedied reasonably. Jeweller, 0mm But Block, THE EXPERT ARTISAN ILKINSON, “Qt, can. dear!" Lady 1" chm-m. with deep com. “‘70:. I was wickedtnd "Did he do that?” Lady Peutreath asks severely. "It seems to me. my dear." she continues, in ‘ M cold. judicial Voice. ”that Captain Glynn: has not behaved very well to you from the first. 1 must. say so. though he is a connection of my own. He has not. behaved very id! godles- William his early years." new.“ unmanwummm'cm “mun'fmmwyflm'. enacted non-era «tuneâ€"“which mrmndhimindeedhthem M-mmw'? ‘ _ _ -- n-- - “h; throws her letter. in“ _won't. you?" she plcaAS. with a pita- ouc aloft a gaiety. "I don't in. where my hmband is. and I suppo' he doem't want me to know; but I should like to know all the same. Iéihteowritetohimverywfia- wly,andthemisn'ta.nyhamia wflc's writing to her husband: "Who-e?" Lady Pena-oath ash blankly. “0h, your husband! I! dear. is it possible you don't know he came backJrom the States long agoâ€"yes. I think early last. W "Come back!" Yolanda leaps up. with a. {one transfigunsd with joy and vxcitcment. "Is lac-ls he in h:- lund? No â€" no. I am not. going to be excited! Oh. Lady Penna-”I. where is be?" "He was in London when I heard." her ladyship answers reluctantly- “But. my dear Yolandc, I was quite sure you knew all about his position. and all that." “Do you know wlfleahouts he i. Lady Penn-cam?" she asks humbly and trunnion-sly. “Did you bar In. bin at any time since he wan, to Anus-fies? 11 you could give me u: uddrcssâ€"â€"’ ' _ Whet. ukiee are abovehim? In via; coungyâ€" whet town â€" whet , _ -â€" what. house â€"- does he live? people speak to him in the count of each day? Happy people! Perhaps he chat.- and m and enjoys their society: pa» has he dines with one and up. with another and walks or ride: with - others: while she â€"â€" his wedded wile by the laws of Church and Smuâ€" is an utter strangerto one and all of the incidents of his daily life. _ woman by and by. She is wow lnlly shrewd and, clear headed, I believe," and than? is another quick, suppressed nigh, which You-do bars but does not heed justâ€" now. away over leagues of land and we. to that. faraway one. wherever in tho wide world he myAhex are?" (Wanmfi-I ny. sac as tonnaâ€" 2"Ladyw PLO! m