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HIS new and commodions house has T Mely been fitted up in a. THE EXPOSITOR is a. Weekl) News- _ qupexzdevotfd £91091 find general news, A ._ .4..." 2-5”: Orders, either from town or country, will receive prompt attention. sgopâ€"Qpposito Tudhope’ a WorkmOnllm- g Cuuntry Orders Promptly Attended to West Street. ' ' ‘ c. FORTIER.__ J- D -Anmnn ROBT. ’ ARNOLD, The full conme embraces a. thorough Enghsh, Business and Classical education. Fuzfurflxe; information address W. DOUGLAS, ‘ Box 114, Orillin, P. o. GRAINING, GLAZLVG, MARBLING, AND PAPER-HAN G LNG, Done with neatnss and dwpatch. ()RILLIA COMMERCIAL sunwn. Established Sep, 11th, ’71 Remainfl athis office in Otillia, from the 131: to to the 13th of each month‘ and is prepared to wait on those requiring his services in Plate Work. Filling am! Extmcting. None but the best materials used. 36' Office and Residence X0. 3, Lake View Terran, near Mr. Quinn's, Front St, Drillia. PAI NTERS, ! 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The “Canadian Post," established in 1857, with which is incorporated the “ Lindsay Advo- cate," established in 1_851, _afion_3_s advertisers a On Tuesdays and Fridavs. will leave Orillia at 7 o’clock, 3.1m, going to \thago, (allixw at the difl‘erent ports on her return trip. Tfms 'fingswnies from Washago two hours at Dril- fill. an returning the same day. Fare to Washago, 40 cts; Portage and Long- ford. 25 cts; Runs, 20 cts. \ D. L. SANSON. Orfllia, June 11th, 1872. t 136. 3n tfie route. Leave Orillia. everv morning (Sundays except- ed) at 8 o'clock. 3.111.. for Portage. Returning, «filing at Longford and Rama. Will leave Orillia. at 1. o’clock, p.m.. on arrival of the train, for Washago, with through mails and wagers, touchin at Rama, Longford and the Portage. Will awe Washago at3 o’clock, p.m._, for 01-min», calling at the different ports as follows:â€" Leave Orillia every morning (Sundays ex- cepted) for Washsgo, st 9 o’clock, “11., touching at Longford and the Portage. Leave Washago on the arrival of the _mail from Gravenhurst, at 1 o’clock, p. m., touching at Longford, and connecting with twin at Orillia, at 4 o’clock, p.m.; thus giVing excursionista a good oppor- tunity of visiting the mills at Longford, or going through to Washago, and to turning the same day. Fare to Washago, 40cts; Longford and Portage, 25 cts; Tickets forthe round trip, “r'ill run as follows:â€" Summer Arrangement ! ! Until furthernotice,theRoyalMajJSteamer CARRIELLA Until Steamer “IDA BURTON,” GOOD HORSES '! 1872. 1872. SUMMER ARRANGEMENT cflectudly cleanse: the hair, giving a. pleasant shower of both cold and hot water. Also abrgesndwallmrtednockof Men- schaum, Bria: andIndis Rubber Pi marked at a very low figure; mda. stockof es Cpmba Shaving-brushes, Razor Stops, Plpo Ste Cigar-holders, etc, The best Per- fnma and osmetiqnes days bn hand. Lime and Glycerine. Ayer’s Hair Vigor, Poma‘dg. 536%.on Oi" Enqnfin: at any of the Hotels. May 8th, 1872. lxsrmonâ€"W. Masha“ and A. W. ace of the me. He he; a pew Shampooigg 33PMQWM°L Has removed ' ' OFFICE STAND, M Street, which he has fitted up in a 3 1e mfi'or to my North of Toronto. In t ‘ ' {fiends mt! the eblic for the kind and 'beral patronage they ve bestowed upon him for the eighteen ‘ ' ‘ 7‘ â€"A_.:AA -“gnfinn ”REMOVAL GEORGE MEAD, SILVER CREEK MILL»! Orillia, June 11th, 1872. (JAMES REIDE, Mater) will run 109 (ANGUS CLARKE, Master,) HEELER ab WI LSON'S MATCHEDASH STREET. - STABLES. SILENT MOTION .d By ' , GEORGE MEAD! HAIRDBESSER, L108 butlril‘te Blaldflncl !’ I I ‘ 30m ORILLIA. 1872. Agent “.0419; notice the Royal AGENT, Rugby P.0 D. L. SANSON. 131-1111. i pleasant 3m @xmmm 7 It is along story, Antony, and I am tired,’ said Lady Thornhurst wearily. ‘I have not told you be- causethe story has been very pain- ful to me, and I supposed my child to be dead. ._Do not question me now. I will tell you all when I shall have rested." ' ’ The Marquis was dissatisfied, and his face showed it; but. he would not press his inquiries while his wife was__so fatigued: ‘Very {e1}; he said, after a brief silence, speakino' cheerfully. I can- not understané’ this myafierwaor his face and voice growing stern. ‘Why have you never told me that she was stolen from you. ? How have Zyou discovered that. she lives ? Who stole her. ? And for what object? '- 'r J The Mgrquis asserted by a move- ment of her head. ‘But you told me she was dead ?’ ‘ I thought she was.’ was the an- swer. ‘ I was led to believe that she died.’ "'«Who was thé lost childâ€"this Georgia Helmâ€"far whom tbeColvonel advertised? he asked. ‘Was she wards! ghte'r 7 I ‘ 1 ‘yWh has there been any mystery about her. ’2’ demanded the Marquis, ‘It was what I said to yoil, Ig- natia,’ he said in an altered voice, ‘ that made you start. I felt your heart give a frightened bound. There is something more than a coincidence of names in that notice. Did you put it into the Times ?’ Lady Thornhurst shook her head. ' Colonel Redmth did ?’ “Yesâ€"he did,’ was the slow, pain- fully spoken answer. Lord Thornhurst’s face changed in its hue. The gloomy look deepened in his bold blue eyes. I The marquis was silent. She looked at him. He was retarding her gloomily, with glances of aistms- fuln_ess that _bord_ered_<_m suspicion. u ‘ It is nothing,’ she said presently, in a. half-chocked voiceâ€"“a sudden spasmâ€"that W313 all.’ She did n05 answer, but. pressed her eforhead against thecoid window- g‘fi} . O Lady Thornhurst's heart gavé a meat .leap against his lordships hand. She withdrew from his em- brace} gsrfi's'tiflcd by it, and gasped fonjuirfi‘ ‘ rGood heavens 2 you are really ill,’ cried the Marquis in alarm. ‘ Cannot Colonel Redmtb allow business to wait, upon pleasure in the holiday season? inquired Lord Thornbursb. .‘ Businessat Christmas time ? That seems too much 'like tmnsactingbusinessupon Sunday. By theby, Ignatia, I saw an odd notice in the Timesâ€"second columnâ€"yesterâ€" day. It was merely a striking coin- cidence of names. I must show it to you. What. was the name of your gir_l-bgtby__who flied in her infancy ?’ ‘Christmas 'would not have been Christmas had you remained in town, my own wite,’ he said in his rich caressing voice, his tones thrill- ing the wounded, dreading heart thobbing heavily against his hand. But as you are so pale and weak, why did your father allow you to some or. alone? I expected Colonel Redmth would dine with us. Without him, we shall have butnine invited guests. . ‘Father bad business in toan, and I am quite able to travel alone. I have noteven neededa. maid, althouah you almost insisted that I shoufid take Martha to town with me.’ Lord Thornhurst pressed her hand tenderly. He attributed her strange and shrinking silence to bodily wear- iness, and with his unoccupied hand he drew her nearer to him, so that her head lay upon his shoulder. Author of “Th; Dogbje Ljfe,” ”Tmuflian Ml" THOBNIIIIRST'S DAUGHTER. Swift heels msy get the early shout, But, spite of all the din, It isthe patient holding out That makes the winner win. The farmer needs must sow and till. And waste the whetten bread; Thou cradle, thrash, and go to mil], Before the bread in bread. Upon the orclnrdn ruin must fall, And goal: from root to root, And blossoms bloom and fsde withd, Before the {root in fruit. The mounfmnn was not at its birth A mountain, so to speak; The little atom- of sand and earth Hammadeitapeakepeak. Not all at once the morning. strum The gold above thegn ’Tis a thousand little yellowyg leans That makes the day the gday. N of. from the mew-drift May awake- In purples, red and Greens; Spring’s whole bright retigne it takes; The boy who does I. “who find stop- Will never: great man be; ’Tis t._he mtg of sings drops @13: Some ghcsiht. Thatmâ€"ea the tea?!» sea: F6 nuke her éueen of qupons. sumamm. Court.” c.. kc; (Continued. ) ORILLIA, ON T., CANADA, THURSDAY. AUGUST 8, 1872. __° ,‘, , by contrast with which her clear, dark skin, her blue-black hair shin- ing like satin, and her magnificent eyes like midnight, appeared more superb and gléfi'ing. Diamonds sparkled in her hair, upon her round throat. and on her arms and hand. Lord Thornhuirst approached his wife, and the two were in conver- sation when thb first carriagearrived, bringing Admiral Sir Henry Har- The dinner houfwasgifiht O'clock. The guth were nearly 8.] neighbor- ing gentlemen 7 with whom z-Lord Thornhurst had been more or less inâ€" timnte in his long ago bachelor days, and included two or three gentlemen from town who were visiting in the neighbourhood. Lady Thornhurst came down to the grand drawing room some min- utes before the arrival of the earliest of their guests. The Marquis was cincr the room impatiently, but melted and looked at her admiringly as she swept into his presence. Their estrangement was forgotten for the moment, as he gazed u' n the full splendor of her tropical uty. She had never looked more noble, more grand, more queenly, than upon this nristmas evening. She wars 3 dress of moire antique, with? sweep- ing train, and ofa.‘ rar‘en'mber colour, AI--.‘ The marchionees spent the day in her own room, and in the nursery of her boys. Her husband took care not to intrude upon her. They met again at luncheon, when Lord Thom- huist coldly expressed his pleasure at the recovery of her lady/ship, who was looking unusually well, excite‘ ment having brought Jefaint pink flush to 'her cheeks and a glorious lustre to her duskx eyes. " ‘ The noble little sons of the March- ioneos were waiting for herjust with- in the door. She embraced them both, complimented the housekeeper and butler on their taste in decora- tions, and went up to her own rooms. She a red at dinner, but soon after reti to her rooms again for the night. The marquis did not' follow her, passing the evening alone in his library, and the husband and wife did not meet again until morning. That both felt the coldness and es- trangement that had arisen between them was very evident. when they met, but neither alluded to it. The Marquis was proud and jealous, and Lady Thornhurst dared not confess her story to him until the dinner party should be over and the guests departed. also, ‘as the housekeeper, wln'o was awaiting the return of her ladyship in the hall, informed Lady 'lhom- hurst,‘ was a. minicle of beauty in its Christmas suit of feathery spicy room was undeoomted, but. the lonfi parlorgwere fwtoon‘ed with wreaths and sprays of polished green, amon which the red holly berries glisten like spark}; of ‘fire. ‘The dining-room c massive fireplaces along the side of the hall, fires were glowino bnghay. The hall was spannei’i with green archw, whose spicy pine odor ofilled the air. 'l_‘he drawing and entering the house. a Jifl‘erent at- mosphere awaited them. In two a The’drive to Thornhurst seemed‘ to both interminable. Both experi- perienced a sense of relief as they bowled in between the open lodge gates, and went swiftly up the long avenue towandq the mansion. A rough wind was blowing in from the sea. The sky was dull, and the' trees lining the avenue and arching overhead were stripped of their lenva. There was frost in the air and wintcrjn its bleakest, dreariest aspect reigned dully over land and wild graysen. But on alighting at the t ponch, - “A Ania-Jan {Jan lumen 13 ifl‘amnt at- luUlquJInvo ans-6.....- I-bhuwvuvvv’ .._ noss, and late outdoor walk upon the same night, recurred to him. An atmosphere of mysteries seemed to surround him, and in spite of his re- solve to trust his wife, he became glogpiy,_suspieiou_§, and troubled. 1 el -A__<__ The Marquis lapsed into silence. The mystery of the appearance of Helm at Thqrnhurst, as related to him by the gardener. came back to his mind. The mystery of Ind Thornhurs't's singplar agifation, 1.1 «- ceriainty.’ d (No. §he maybe dead' a: I for- merly believed. I had a. snapicion only phatphe lived; not an absolute content. . ‘Did the advertisement meet with success 2’ he asked. ' Did you find your_ daughter ?' c n u T! that there is some mystery, in this matter, is plainto me. I cannot un- derstand either, why you should have pmerved from me a secret during all the nine years of our mar- ried life. I have had noeeerets from you. and I supposed on:- heart wee fully known to me. utI trust you, Ignatia; you will explain the matter to me in good time.’ ‘ To-morraw night, nfier the din- ner party, or the next day, she an» swered gratefully. ‘ Trust me An- tony, until then. I have never wil- lu'lly deceived you, and the only secret I have kept from you will be 5003 revealed tOAyOIL: _ _ The Marquis famed himself to be was an intimate friend 0? Lord Thornhurst, and knew his peculiar- ities and idososgncrnsic:1 thoroughly. He loved the ety Ma tenderly. having been his guard?‘_1 and know- dug hvs grand no 8 g' virtues, He now interposed, saying under his breath. to his nephew: '_. .v~ ‘ Retmct your words, sir.‘ The yong barrister colored, but ‘ You say that my wife was a. di- dix’oroed woman ?'cried the Ma uis in; a voice of ringing fury. ‘wou have mali ed a most noble lady. Ed: the lie in your teeth 3‘ #5 I cast - CHAPTER XXVIJ. v.; __.,7 who sat bewildered, overwhelméd. The violent insult of the marquis to the young man seemed for the mo- ment utterly unpardonable, and one or two fiery spirits, friends of young Hastings mentally decided that it. could onl be wiped out with blood. What 0 upshot of the scene might have been, had matters been left en- tirely to the two men chiefly con- cerned, may not be known. Admir- al Sir Henry Harcourt, whose nep- how and their young Hastings was; txighmn’ed niche storm his innocent- ' A HOT“ KERRY: ', - A hash, ominous as the calm that precedes the awful outbreak of the whirling tornado. succeeded the ut- tEmnce of Lard Thornhurst’s pasion- ate retort w the thoughtless words of the young London barrister. Every time around that glittering dinner-table grew yet paler, with n terriole apprehension. Every gaze turned alternately with keen anxi- ety from the heel: to_yonng H§s§ing§ ‘ Ah, my lord,’ he laughed, ‘y'ou are more chivalrous than you would have us believe. One unnot pay a higher complement to a lady than to make her one’s wife, and thus avow one’s self to the world her champion forever. Am I not right believing Lady Thornhurst to be the noble tad injured lady who was plaintiff in the suit of Holm verses Holni ?' A silence like that of the dead succeeded. Lady Thornhurst bow- ed her head, as if to the coming storm. The tests. knowing their host better t an young Hastings, were speechless. with awe and terror. But. suddenigh the silence was broken. Lord ornhurstleaped to his feet, his eyes aflame. his face gov, his mien terrific. Young stings shrank back in his seat pale as a sheet. h- __:A‘. _._._ _ ,1: A tall epergere of flowers screened Lord Thornhurst's face from Mr. Hastings, and the latter did not see that he had tnucbed upon a tender subject. He lapghed gally as he saisl : ““VJVV" -' ""5"" 0'" . ‘And you do not approve of di- vorced women, I dare say 2' ‘ I do not, sir,’ said Lord Thorn- hmst coldly. Mr. Hastings laughed again, in utter ignorance that he was standing upon the brink of a. volmno. The other guests were silent. The Admiral, who knew Lord Thorn- hurst intimately, motioned to his nephew to drop the subject. but Mr. Hastings, in utter innocence \nd headlessnees, took the fatnl plunge.‘ ‘I am not on exactly friendly terms with Lady Tmtbyr,’ he said. rather stifliy. ‘ I do not approve of divorces! The Marquis of Thornhurst's brows darkened. ‘Sir Mo Treathyr has done well for higfi Lord Thornhurst was married at St. George's. yygeSq Square, last Thursday. thyr will be the sensation of the season, I predict. The eourt1 nape rs were full of her beauty, dress. 1 strele and dimonds. As the beautiful 1 Hire. Falconer, she was the rage some years since before her divorce. And by the by her divorce made her more the rage than ever. I know three fellows In our club who actual- 1y proposed marriage to her, under theconviction that she was celebrated. Suddenly, in: little lull thit, fell in the non! conversation, when a. pin mig t have been heard dmp, as the uying is. Mr. Hastings, 3. burd- les young barrister from London, and nephew and heir appear-eat of of Admiral Harcourtsaidunflxis shrill, mt voice, leaning forward and king @3th at the foot of (he tfible : court and Lady Homer-t, his wife on intimte friend of hdy Thorn- hnrst, and: near neighbours. She wsstobethconl Indy present be- sidfietho been ' ~ ‘ , remunm guests came nco tuslly, and st eigght o'clock thep:om- pany went out to the stately and , the beautiful decanted dining-room. , The Christmas dinner was fair! in- augurated, and the long and city room soon resonnded with jest and mirth, such as was appropriate to the season sad the occasion. The several courses had been discussed, and the desert of pines and forced fruits of various sorts, ices, and other appropriate delicacies were placed upon the tsble. The servants had .been dismissed, and the guests linger- ed over the dessert, exchanging pas- of wit, and relating anecdotes, ; discussing old times and old friends, 1 and enjoying that ‘ feast of reason and flow of soul’ so posed to belong to a. well-smxnged inner party. _ __ ‘. -- ed, but inwardly so sick at heart and tremblingthat the veriest wretch must have pitied her. could he have seen beneath that unmoved exterior. The three great‘chandeliers, blazing with wax-lights, sent down a glow of mellow radiance upon her, as she stood there in her glorious beauty and queenly magnificence of attire. There were flowers crowded into the rare Pompeiien uses on the marble shelves. and in various nooks and niches, flowers that breathed of sum- mer end gunshine here was warmth and fungi-algae in air ; luxurious «low and. brightness on every side. no *smrcely have thought that in ' ' Paradise the trail of the V , _ hewisihle. The nis 'entered the room from the _by a. door at the ter- that end. end Esme slowly up the length of the sputmeut He had """ 0 room. Raising her Vdress lightly above her instep, she stood there apâ€" ngrqntlypenenez proud grad self-pois- of the grand drawing-room and placed one amber-satin; covered foot upon the polished fender of one of three grayâ€"fig that glowed in the Lady Thomhurst and Lady Hav- comt linwered long at the ta‘SIe but arose at blast andg depaited to the drawing-room. Thegentlemenlinger- ed met their wine in high good- humor. finally re) oined the Indies. The cofi‘ee was broughtto the draw- ing room and served; some music was had; and soon after eleven o'clock Admiral H:’rreonrts carriage was announced and the Admiral, Lady Harcourt and Mr. Hastings tacky their leave. Other carriages were announwd in swifi succession and at half past eleven o'clock the the last guest de ,and the last. carriage v. hiriedo nthe avenue. As the sound of the wheels died out on the crisp wintry night air, Lgldx Thornhqrst_ crogsed the floor “My“! lac-u up .vu-uuuvcvâ€" v- 'IU-v â€"â€"thatiady Thornhurst was indeed a divorced wife. They now mst an appearantly casual glance in the di- rection of Lady Thornhurst, and were surprised at seeing not the faintest trace of emotion in her face. She was indeed pale, butso also was Lady Harcourt; but she was ap- parently not frightened, not appre- hensive, not at all troubled for her- sel£ Her gray dusky eyes, full of trembling shadows, were fixed in sympathy upon you Hastings, but her graceful head, g ittering with diamonds, dropped gracefully toward Lady Harcourt, who was repeating, in a somewhat flurried fashion, some recent gossip concerning the nation’s scrape-goatâ€"the Prince of Wales. Every person present seemed to feel it incumbent upon himself to efiace the recollection of the recent unpleasantscene. EvenLordThorn- hurstand Mr. Hastings brought forth their stores of wit and humor for the occasion, and presently the centre- temps was nearly or quite forgotton by all but two present, the host and hostess. Until now the guests had delicate- ly refrained from looking at their hoetw. Among those present their were but two who were aware that. the remarks of youuar Hastings had a foundation of truth He left his place and came the length of the table to young Has- tings’ side. and ofl‘ered his hand The yonn barrister took it, and the two ahoo hands in silence. Then the host returned to his'seat, and peace‘was tutored. Admiral Hera court made an attempt to divert the thoughts of the. company telling a story of his sealife apropos of nothing. and although no one listen- ed to it, in the tremor following the late excitement, yet his tones and forced jollity had the effect of calm- ing the guests and restoring an air of pleasant serenity. salt, to a. guest, shamed a savage} ‘ It is I who hive to beg pardon, Mr. Hastings. Your careless word-1 touched me upon a tender point. and I can only urge that wound as an excuse for my unparzlonable violence. My friends here who have known me for years, know how the experi- ences of the Divorce Court, in the case of the Falconers. prejudiced me egajnst the very name of divorce. Afiun I beg your pardon for an in- sn t. to a. guest. that would have with passién, toflush also. The enormityqf ‘ insult. he had hurled“ his guest presented itself to him. Controllin himself by a story commapdipg e 0115, he said. j‘itbtfilimur pardon my lord, (or must unseemly :nd uncalled for. supposed that yonwereinaj jes moodlikemy ~ self. I beg pardon your noble ladyy also and mmct my ywords in toto. ’ It certainly reqiired more brav- ery to make this W, after the insult of the Mil,“ to resort to the-old time duelio and young Hastings felt it so. He resumed his sent, his face flushed, his hands trem- blinz. 1y meant. wands lid raised. and anxious to allay it. hon-one also, and said. with a graceful courtesy: ' ‘1 your pudon, my lord, {or n in}. t. It must .m unmlv Le mqquis, yhohad Elect; white ieoe. Perhaps the most We eature in the use is that. insurance in these legalized shmacostu much lastyearas sound and reliable com- panies yould havq charged. some very small insurance NEW-- ies in Canada, but the litter of baby companies that New Hampshire is able tosnpport is something interest- ing. Fifteen of these town mutant fire insurance companies hadassets of $2,555, or $170 apiece. One of then has $8.13 of realized assets, and foo; of them are unable to sho'A 81'5 THE Nmmâ€"An exchange new that the number of flies that will lose their lives by falling into mobs. see and things thisseason will wt to 9, 008, 800,221, 137, 466,110,788.- 565,822. The exchange maybe right. but if the author of the ebo‘re would keep count we think he would find the true number to be: nearer 9,500- 210,732.168,119,762.000,4-73.002: LARGE quantities of sflthavohsen shipped of late from Goderich. Tho bake J ease H oyt cleared recently taking no Ian than 500 tons in bulk. 300 sacks, 220de fine, and 285 lads dairy, from M's works “DC-bingo. ‘Antony,’ she said. in a. low, flut- tering voice, ‘ Mr. Hastings did not lie 2’ The Marquis'suu‘ed at her, uthb in; a discordant laugh. ‘ You mean that be but uttemd‘ foolish jest ?’ he said. 'No, Antony; I-'â€"I mean that he told the truth 3' ' i The Marquis' eyes dilated; hi, face grew terrible in its haughty ‘ olgnatia,’ he said sternly. ‘I will not hear such a miserable jest even from my own wife.’ The Marchioness assented by . movement of her head. (To be coatimwd.) _ ‘ You said you had a confession to meke to me tonight about your ch11d,’ continued the Marquis imp» tiently. ‘ After nine years of wed- ded life, you permit your hushnd to learn by accident that a child ofyour first marriage still exists, and that you are prosecuting asecvet search for her. And when I question you upon the subject, without a suspicion that the girl is yours, I find myself on the brink of a mystery which has lain between us unsuspected by me all those years. After this discomy, I do not know that I shodd he sun- prisedat any duplicity of which I might find you ouiity. But I do not care to hear tile story of your stolen chiid." he aid moodily. ‘ I have gmver affairs to ‘ attend to. This matter with Hastings is not yet ended, I do not think that I shall rest satisfied with his apology for his wanton assault upon my wife and the mother of _my sons ’ LadyThomhursttwistedherhands together nervously. Her love for her husband, her fears of his dis- p,leasure her wild apprehension that he would withdraw his love and con- fideneefnom her on hearing her story, made her tremble at the thought of telling him. Yet with a. bravuy that many a man matching to the. field of battle would have envied, she gathered her energies for the task before her. Lady Thornhurst did not re y. She could not The story she meant. to tell her husband that night had been ahead hinted to him in the remark of r. Hastings. cud her confession was so be famed from her. in a manner that galled hér proud nature. She compelled herself to maintain an outward calmness, in spibg (if her inward terror. ‘ The Hour has oome'for a. {d understanding between you and ma. Ignatia,’ he said. ‘ In the first phog I desire some light to be thrown upon the affair of tonight. I hive known Archv Hastings for many years, Illd‘ have always believed him to be the soul of honour. What could have prompted him to utter that lie to- nightâ€"to insult his host and hosts:- at their own table ? I‘ hefieve,’ he added, his face darkening. ‘ I ought» to retract my apology, and call him out ; AtOM Dollar ayear, in am} «9,» ("human Realtor” J P. “EBAY.- The Marquis bowed and strict! op- posite her, leaning upon the end of the low mantelâ€"piece, and regu'dil' he: with gloomy. accusing eyes He wheeled} ch'air toward the Marchioness, and requested be Mr be seated. ‘ Thank you, Antoni} ishe micr- ed, qgt stirring, ‘but I prefer w He approached with a matey ance from which all the pleas-at brightness had departed With the latest. guest. There wwacloud on his brow; a moody look in his ' blue eyes; a pained and iron expression on his fail-and, noble Sax¢ on face. He had tossed back his- waving yellow hair, bright as corn,â€" silk, and looked the picture ofa. wild angst and of gloomy disconteqt. _, tam ”Micâ€"dim mock: dismissed the servants from the front part of the house for the fight. and was now intent upon a prince inter view with his wife. » .. “ SMALL Ponm"â€"'1‘hm m $319 Squawk” [BMW EVERY TH URSDTY, ORILLIA, 01m, . A? I"! m