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‘“" “than terrorized; that: “I think I have heard somewhere $330990“ her wish. I have , that the Major. only deter married a mm m his eyes, and 1 am man named Counts.” .‘3 ham; to me only because She drew in her breath sharply. rive; by some threat. What "Yes, of courseâ€"her first hmben " 7 "You were a dam then-or he: ’ 1" “Te never ken am marriage?” ' 3.43013? his; himtto"hlm 0‘ '“01’ course." ‘» no. rm“ once, ad mm “But assumed the me a! Canon ‘ happening at his face. when ehe married mm!” Menu in a perfect "Thetvu‘henyonnetacz" ”The change m mint-3 min," lie-rent on. “But why did )9! flee be- we Vote in place of 8m," ‘30h. in (bet it? Well. madcap: *“mqumy . 1 “ whim: “NO the ' t :3" mmz; toeeoonnt forthevegulaotagm," W- m”lam! mg. no" the Shem lightly, u was- ‘Modh... mane mbjeet. “1M: Mummhm mokehncytcthepretflernumt ‘ “M"he‘mmw. howdidyouknowr‘ ‘hkmmlr you are light "Gum rumor pick! I, nearly everythingand itbnot team“ you,b.Dupont. Ihopelundohg ‘w' " he 7 ‘ how did you know?“ 31ml: ”mm, “Carbon rumor picks up My hitched them to'eth. everything, and it is not very an to ”jam am am 69;,” you, mu. Dugout. I hope I an dais; ‘ ,, hunt then, but :2 new 3 you a htor in saying this. Your mm- ‘ Wdhuked being In her; er open flirtation with Lieutenant Gas- ‘50 has an kins is common talk, even among en- i h h be: com“ ; listed men, and I have heard that your ‘ of Which ' 1%, __, h” 1‘ 9 relation: with Major McDonald are po- "50‘ once. and shall "mmno1no2nolinl Mlem; I shall mtuse to be: hINN-flees that woman con-I 'mfir?’the leaned closet-1m! Winn-ring her voice. ”"1! him by charms; he “alk_,- “Wt him cu. What can “tn-to unplannt.” hinting head. but without Huntsman om gm do you know?” "he mat was it you expected of W. ..{*“"‘°‘ "‘° W,” «M. 1! 1“!" Of ’;ywyoÂ¥th BM]; as.“ e c. mun an, amused by the Rter Mrs. D‘ ? Then I will a. xcczurz A! (b. 0' I know; .nstlnct, but )rized; that 8h. I have we mus pout hi! and took thinking .' Pam." -slight ; She waited an instant white he left {turned down {but a ; the room; then her eyes defiantly met gthe curtain. | was a ;' 11811115113 é “The way i 9: this 5' “I was told you had driven every one - There was onzpre- _: out of here." she said coldly. “What Tment. He a mean. ; was the game?" fthe m1 must 3 Vera} "This room was r0:nrrad_” In“. MM; .. , 1913. "“- I a View outside. Hamlin pressed her back with one hand, planting himself squareiy before the window. She met his eyes spitefully. “ " D. â€"L- -n, Before he could realize he? pumose the woman took a. hasty step forward. and swept aside the curtain, thrutinz her head past to where she could‘gfdp "Maid of me? Oh. 110! Some one has bagn fooling you. Dave. I am merely Major McDonald’s guest. I wonder who told you that? Shall I guess r- “I have no recoaiection of using that term in this connection. But you have strange influmce over him. For some reaaon the man is apparently afraid 03 you.” ‘ “Indeed? with a rising inflection oi the voice. "How kind of you. and 80 delicately expressed." She laughed. “And poor Major McDonald! Real}?- thlt in ridiculous. Could you 111188139 ‘ r my flirting With him?" ' , .- “Surely that. is sufficiently clear. I. am merely an exile from home, on ac- count of Indian depreciation “'hat more natural than that ‘I should take refuge In my uncle’s house.” “You mean Major McDonald?“ “Certainlyâ€"he was my mother's only brother ” “I cannot say that I feel any bitter- ness over the past." he anawered light- ly. "I am wining enough to blot. that out. What I am interested in is the prese at. I should fike to understand your purpose here at Dodge.” There was an appeal in her voice, butithc man's face did not respond. “Fish! keep that exp: some one else. You ran: "That‘s all right, John,” she broke in impatiently. “You undermnd what I want now. and need not remain any longer. I have a word to say mac}! to this man." The man growled soniethia ligible, but \Irs. Dapont pren direct reply. 0 "Assuredly notâ€"your ranch bra- man, you say? Met him before, I think. You are the teuow I ordered out of this room. aren't you 2" ‘ back there 5.1 «the ma 80 in alone.” ‘ : H9 steppea Mara ? read? on the captain, w V0106 spoke Within: ’ “TBS. that was Wha ideas not. know youâ€"1 ’: 31‘“. keep a“-ay.u enhance, “but I~did not care to ever- hear your conversation. No doubt it was intended to be private." The woman smog-ed somewhat in advance of her companion, as though to shield him from observation, in- stantly mastering her surprise. . "Nothing at all serious, Mr. Se:- geant Hamlin," she retorted seemful- Iy. “Don’t be melodramatic, please; it gets on the nerves. 1: you mast know. I was merely giving our ranch tore man a few final instructions, as he leaves tomorrow. Have you objec- dons?" v- â€"’ n-VV was m1°€alien this time,” she ac- two starts rew aside the curtain. and to the room. “Pardon me." he said qni ‘_.-_ -A 7 Vhen I t: another." “on. I must. not there no other W‘y 2*: “N0: be sun m “Not to me. I new one to understand. But, pox-ha] com W33 2‘83 CHAPTER XXI "°"Y Disappear: back at You wantad the room ose. Who have you got 3 pointed at the window. ‘0‘ eJ‘Dlam led some: 13g unintel- Dupont prevented any 1 (new. enough “in" Q But, Perhaps, ”u had ‘. some one is Guttering : What I meant "3“th But :35 rather h‘ alum: WM! 1 far Spite of m. d and an. cm for . “Vel, I do’ no; ms he 3. mg 10110 ;Maybe do \on vat vas killedâ€"hey?” “Yes; his name was Moylan, post- fsutler at Fort Marcy." "Maybe dot vos it. Why you van: to knowâ€"hey?” munilv. wv ‘ “No harm to you, Kaplan," the Ser- geant explained. “Only I picked it ,up out there after Moylan was killed, and discovered by some writing on the flap that it originally belonged to a friend of mine. I was curious to learn how it got into your hands.” The 'tr’ader ehrfig‘ged his enouldere. "Vud it be worth .3 drink '1” he asked ‘ I wuu tic-u luv uwywvu uuh u; LMU .u‘l u‘ M inside the .n'tocduobaene 1 house door. «’23 $3111; 02:21:, 1.218;, 11: l “000d "cums. Sersetnt,” the 1am;- . lined to pick “ 111188701 deliberately i said gentrliy. “Jug: in from town? I pith the fellow or with Connor-n, deter- , 333:1“)? £53,113?!“ some dance ed if he found the little rat alone : "Yes. sir," hegltatingly, and than night” whatever kn vi 0 edge he ‘ venturing the inquiry; "May I 22-13: if pou‘ eased out of him. But neither gworthy appeared. Having assured him- i ””3," MCDOMM has returned ‘3 the ‘ W's." 50" 0f their absence, Hamlin turned 1 “McDonald? - No,” he glanced at his .to depart, but found himself facing a u - ' . . “ had orders to ~ little man with long hair, roughly 'ftCh He so ea .c to dressed, who occupied the doorway. gFgftyagnngfriZiFi That was due 0m 6 i a [he backed nose, and bright eyes, I “To Ripley? By stage 1" the Serb "peering forth from a mass of 113- I geant repeated the words, dazed. trimmed gray whiskers, were familiar. "You from the inn}; shop down by rWhyâ€"why, what has become of M13. “Answer a. question if you will friend. Do 3011 recall selling a haver- Back to a traveler on the last stage cm for Santa. Fe m In ne?” “Val, I do’ :10; was he a. bigifcllgfv? “You 32:91; the junk shop down by the express office, don’t you?! 7 “Yefi,” iskly.rscenting business in the question. “I'm Kaplan; vot could I do for youvhey? "chad omcers who had lettered be- hind to quench their thirst. Hamlin gamut little, but Imam-ed 3 moment nut Inside the doorway. to observe elr wavemafion to become fright- I pent gave him a. clue to the mystery. ened at the final outcome, Miss Mcâ€" I Yet how was he going to unravel the Donald, in sudden deepentlon, had ; threads, discover the motive, and out surmounted the rail, and dropped to i the various conspirators? What were rthe ground. The rest would be easyâ€" 1' they really after? Money probably, bl“ to hasten around the side of the house. If 9°“!ny revenge. What did the W011“.- md slip in through the front door. i an know which enabled her to yield 2 Assured that this must be the full 3 ““11 influence 0"“ MCDODaId? What ‘explnnatlon, the Sergeant’s cheerful- ‘ was the trap they proposed Ipringing? ness returned. The company of 0111- I The Sergeant felt that he could 501W 'cers and snests had already filed out the“ problems if given an Opportuni- through the hall; he could hear voices ‘Y- but he “5 handicapped by his po- lanzhlng and talking in the street, and ; mtlon; he could not leave his troop, the band tuning up their instruments 1 could not meetor mingle With the 8115‘ across in the dance hall. He would go pected Dames: was “‘35, hand and over and make certain of her pres- 100‘ by army discipline, He could not ence, then his mind would be at ease. , even absent. hlmself from the DOS". , I £18400“; whereanumberofmen were swore to hxmsexl .over the hopeless: . therlné up the dishes Beyond this ness of the sxtuatzon, as he trampedj 3° :11 was crowded a rim-at! through the blackness toward the, bamoo ' l guard-house. The sentinel glanced atl sflned up before the sloppy bar, among 1 U- i these a. number in uniformâ€"unat- ! {E‘s ”as” “m 3 flag it by ”10 Uzhtlet'f a..- -n‘ (anuue‘ QK- nr_.\_ l-A- an within would insist on learning .whom Hamlin was attempting to con- ceal. possibly overheating enough of He waited, motionless, until assured that she had passed down the hall as 'far as the door of the dining-room. The sound of shuffling chairs evi- denced the breaking up of the party, in prepartation to return to the ball- room. If Miss McDonald's absence were to escape observation, she would have to slip out now and rejoin the others as they left the house. He again turned down the light, and held back the curtain. “The way is clear now, Miss Molly.” m.-_- â€"â€"â€"‘~ Hamlin Elbowed His Way Into the Street. "Exactly; and let me alone. hardly the sort of woman it. is a play with. t will be war to remember that.” ‘ I am ate to :11 your while [OW 7n drawing ‘ A Deepening Mystery. Q fitartled and bewildered as Hamlin by this sudden revealment, he at “hoe comprehended the embarrassâ€" ment of his own position. He could fiat confess all he knew, certainly not the fact that the girl had met him 5e cretly and had vanished while he Was endeavofing to turn aside Mrs. Duâ€" pont. He must protect her at all haz- ards. To galn time, and self-control, he replied with a. meeting: ’ V- ; his mind occupied with the oventsc c. He tr..mped along the bright! :y i111:- mined street, and out upon the dart; road leading up the hint}? to th of- rt ' 0 the evening, and those o‘lherlncident :- leading up to them. There was no: doubt that Miss McDonald and her fa-g ther had returned to their home. But what couid he do to assist her? "‘he§ very knowledge that she had volun- tarily appeaEe d to him, tha vt she had' come to him secretly v.1th her trouble, bmught strange happiness. Moreover! his former acquaintance with Mrs. Du~; pent gave him 3. ch: 8 to the mystery. 5 Yet how was he going to unravel the threads, discover the motive and out ' the various conspirators? What were i “McDonald? No, ” he glanced; ‘r .. - h watch. He had orders to go ea t :3 Ripley 9n the stage. That was due; out about an hour ago.” “To Ripley? By stage?” the Set- “Good evening. Sergeant, " tho latter:i said genialiy “Just in tram town? I: expect they are having some dance' down there tonight. ” n a fire. and thrust the paper into his pocket. Hamlin advanced, and at the corner saluted the officer of the day. who had just stepped out of the guard- hcuse door. without galnmg special permission, I“ swore to himself over the hopeless- ness of the situation, as he trampcd through the blackness toward the guard-house. The sentinel glanced at his pass, scrutinizing it. by the light of The officer smiled, shaking his head. "I'm sure I don’ t know, my man, " be iturned carelessly. “Come back with mett and his ladylove, likely. Why?” .ddenly interested by the expression ; the other's face. “What's hap- 99d? Is there anything wrong?” Hamlin drew a heath of “Girl must have at for hi :11 her home," he said. “Well, i for me to turn inâ€"good-nigi man.” The soldier hesitated an instant, as. though endeavoring to remember. “No, I ain’t, now you speak of it. Sh:- went out with that kid over there, as:- he came back alone. Don’t believe he’s danced any since. The Major was here, though; Connors brought him a note a. few minutes ago, and he got his hat and went out." slon quickly, and, satisfied that any ‘further investigation along this line would be worthless, reverted to his earlier questâ€"the safety of Miss Mc- Donald. Merely to satisfy himself of her presence, he crossed the street and glanced in at the whirling dancers. There were few loiterers at the door- way and he stood for a moment beside the guard, where he was able to sur- vey the entire room. Mrs. Dupont was 1 upon the (leer, and swept past twice. ! without lifting her eves in m'manmn» "Have you seen since supper?" "‘S"‘ rett, possibly. He \ ould ask fantryman. ,_ _ vvvoulbl\'1‘3 but neither am *1; the dancers, nor seated, could he discover Miss Molly. Startled at not finding her present, Hamlin searched anxiously for th- Ma- jor, only to assure himself of his ab sence also. Could they have returned to the fort as early as this? If 5-3 how did it happen their guest was stil present, happily enjoying herseif'.’ C‘ course she might be there under es cort of some one elseâ€"Captain 18;" â€"‘LJ. ‘ e. c â€"- . doubtedly the haversack had come in- to Dupont’s possession through his wife, but this knowledge ylelded no in- formation as to the present where- abouts of Le Fevre. When the latter had separated from the woman, the old army bag was left behind, and, needing money, Dupont had disposed of it, along with other truck, seeming- ly of little value. “I know nottmg more as I tell you alreatty," rather disconsolately, as he realized that one drink was all he was going to receive. v. wunsu. Frank, give delanf whatever he wants. Now, fire away.” ' “Val," and the fellow filled his glass deliberately, “it vas sold me six months before by a fellow vat had a; black beard~" tnald ?” CHAPTER XX”. know him 1)» 000 I0? a moment beside was he was able to sur- room. Mrs. Dupont was r, and swept past twice. : her eyes in re‘cogniticn, .mgxg the dancers, nor be discover Miss Molly. not finding her present: session through his owledge yielded no in- the present where- rre. When the latter rom the woman, the is left behind, and, Dupont had disposed breath of relief. ant .or him to take d. “Well, it’s time n~good~night, old zched this conclu- satisfled that any 11 along this line u. U'A a» It I, but FARM FOR SALEâ€"Being the west half of lot 32, first Concession Town- ship of Fenelon, on the Victoria Road, containing one hundred acres more or less; Less one fifth an acre taken of! for long Point Methodist Church on the farm. Post office on the adjoining farm‘. Sixty acres un- der cultivation, balance second growth timber, suitable for ranch or grain. For further particulars apply- to Myles I-Iaygarth, Victoria Road For further terms and particul am of sale apply to McLaughlin, Peel, Fulton Stimson, of the Town of Lindsay, Solicitors for the Adminis- tratrix. Dated at Lindsay this 9th day of October, 1913. Terms: The Real Estate will be n!- fered for sale"‘éubject to the reserved bid and subject to the approval or the Official Guardian. 10 per cent of the purchase money to be paid at the time of the sale, and the balance within thirty days thereafter, with- out interest. The said machinery will be offered for sale in separate art. icles and sold for cash. f There will also be offered at the fsame time and place a quantity of §machinery consisting of pulleys, fshafting, clutches, and hangers, a set 301‘ boiler makers' tools, carpenters’ Stools. pony surface planer, banr‘x Esaws, wood drilling machine, mortice fmachlne. wood lathe, circular ,aw ? frame and saws, set of brass and iron fcastings, a number of clutch pulleys, 19. quantity of rod lron bars, a quan- ltit y of iron plate, qu-i‘ant y of scrapj cast iron, 9. forge, set of binding] rolls, lever punch, bolt cutter, screw press, pair of Fairbanks scales, blacksmith anvil, and forge and oth- er blacksmith outfit, one large Mc- Dougald lathe, 20 it. x 14 it, with compound rest power feed complete; (This is new.) a heavy drill press, with sockets and chucks, a quantity of other tools and machinery used in connection with the foundry and woodworking plant, which artiiss are too numerous to mention. The building is in a good state of repair, and contains a foundry and blacksmiih shop 30 ft. x 43 ft., and machine shop, 40 ft. x 50 ft, 3 store room, 23 ft. x 40 ft, 3 wood shop, 73 it. x40 ft, and a dweliing 16 it. x 73 ft. x 40 It, and a dwelling 16 ft. x 40 1t, two stories. ber Twelve, and Lot Number “A” South of King Street in the'Said V11- lagc o! Omemee, which property is known as "The Evans Property” and upon which there is erected a two storey solid brick building, 40 ft. x 90 ft. which was used as a foundry and machine shop, with a. dwel‘ing attached thereto. There will be ofierad for sale by Elias Bowes, Auctioneer, on Satur- day, the 25:11 day 0'. October, 1913, at the hour of one o’clock in, the aft- ernoon upon the premises. Lot Num- {miszistgatgix Safe of Vakiabla Progeny in the Viilsge cf Bmemee "W71? cou‘: ther?" “Yes, she’s concerned in but there are others also." yuy. D' to the straight facts: You mean Dupont woman ?" “Well, ever since she has seemed grateful and friendiy. You know 120v some women are; well, she is that kind. Tonight she came to me, be- ,cause she didn’t seem to know whorr. else to go to, and told me of some trou- [ble she was having. I malize. Captain “I will, air," he responded midi}; "you may never have heard of the .1- fair, but I was with Miss McDona‘! during a little Indian trouble out o; the trail a few months ago." The officer nodded. "I heard about that; Gaé'ains brough her in.” Hamlin glanced a' other. He knew litt cept that he had the ing a capable officer. “No, the order came 1‘; later. An crdrriy wss 5213'; ten o’clock. But, see here, am no Bureau of Infcrmaéi have anythin to toy-art, brief." ( I ._v_~ ucnvu h sir. 9” “Yes, the four of the am.’ “And Major McDomi d i: that he was or‘ered Ea 'z‘” "Did not Ccnnors drivé them to be contiuucd. dn't the girl tell her fa- on do not need to apolo~ ricDonald. I know some- is going on at this post, :1 me If I’ve ever got on new little about him ‘3' W3 55 ‘-' 85!. down A lit, see here, Sarge a reputation of pert, make the matter, to' 509' that @Eeughlin Eiaéniyre 3: 0 § § CASH AND 0mg 2:92:95 5 'o 9.0009006960906e96¢09 , . ~4$$$¢9£¢69¢$ HA‘ trade pr0\ isi during the months or C remunet-atw: through. 'W out Agent‘s the best in Wte.ciy,v {we Lot: iio; OVER under cullix‘ ‘34 m‘rr3ay ” ” g Curm high grm'e 5‘ ”'2'. A Fét‘ : nu-ncy Sewing rn ('m- cui: 5 Lin .33} and 1 black mare, middle aged, good driver. ' 20 first class pigs. 4 sette new single harness. 3 dolen horae blankets, new. 1 aatt double team harness. 1 drove of first class sheep. ;6 dozen 22 inch sweat pads, 1 dozen whips (rawhide) given away. I nearly new Gladstone in good re- pair. 1 second hand buggy in good repair I 75 catt e must be sold. ' 1 dozen» linjd dash rugs. ‘ ’ TERMS .' Two months on cattle and horses, On approVed joint notes, on all sums. over twenty dollars Twenty dollars» and under, cash. A discount at tbei rate of 7 per cent will be allowed l s for cash on credit amounts. 1 00630300322000009 000000.».0 9000¢§0¢ ~¢¢09§ dition. 6 three year old steers in good can- d'tion. 44 yearlin ngs rising two years old. 10 cows, all in calf. 75 cattle. Farmers don't miss these. 20 horses, all classes, workers and drivers. 75 cattle, 3,11 stockers. 25 two ye'ar old steers in good con- Sale Oct. 25, ’13 rrade proxisim for emplorment during the Fall and Winter months or do you wish steady remuneratwc v; :1: the year through. 'Writeus and secure our Agmn.’s tmms. \Ve offer the best in the business. Pay weekiy, {we ortfit, excl’is'we tomiiozv. '. A. Fanning, 660. Jackson, . l’rop. Auctioneer Children Cry , ms: FLETCHER’S : 3 A S T 0 91A ‘ A full supp:1 y of E-Eom Eros. Blankets, Yarnsa firing-s always 9:} hand. This is not a store exclusively for those who purchase Furs, though we offer the finest furs made. We also have an abundant supply of House Furnishings, Dress Goods, Silks, Velveteens and a ranger-of Suit- ing Serge, (Navy and Black) specially woven for our trade. Excensive Stock 8:18 of Cattle and Horses . . L ‘ We have 22;:wa Pam‘s me an - lty of our Furs the matter of irst consideration, because it 2.213 always V been our policy to cmpnasiz: (1:33.?- ity, style, workmanship, Esther than price, Interested purchasers shoal see our values before deciding. The Best Peits come from Labrador and the semi-arctic regions of the Canadian Northwest. We are showing a big display of Mink Sets, N eckpieces and Muffs. You? choice of most exceilent designs, Fifiéifii :5 a gag? (“$3 HAVE YOU 800d re- 5 pens weu $051 TUESDAY, OCT. ZETHâ€"By K. 9 Bowes, auctioneer, credit sale of : farm stock and implcments, the property of J. E. Patton, Lot 5. Con. 4 Fenclon. Sale at one o'clock and Without :0 erve. I 3 0 f I l .5! ‘3? 2 :- 13¢ : g1?“ ._‘_'_‘ L‘WA_YX'L§1 BE one of us and meet our friends. They all want to send you post cards and exchange letters with you. We have a list of people all over the whole world, nothing more pleasing and pleasant. Send 10 cents for full particulars to The Canadian Comes- pondence Bureau, P. 0. box 891, Mon~ treal. ed and in good state of cultivation, iot north half of 3, con. 10, Emily, 3 miles from Lindsay, two miles front church, school, post office and two stores. Leading road from Lindsay. Buildings on farm medium. For par- ticulars apply to W. O'Neil. Lindsay. Ont.-â€"wt‘. pens well wired, six beauuml mph shade trees in front With property adjoining worth two thousand do}. lars. Just the spot for a retired far- mer. Three churches, Large school amt: good stores, and a good doctor in village. For price and all particulars, 3. clear deed with property, ap- FOR SALEâ€"1n the beautilul winger d Kirkfield, one frame hoase with good stone cellar, soft water cistern with pump. and an acre of land, star ble for two horses and a cow, 4 hen. nouse and ' out buildings, fronts on Scugog River. Everything in A. 1. condition. Will also sell. If you wt 9. real snap, Apply to E. 8. Median” Academy of Music, Lindsay. ARM TO RENTâ€"100 acres, 85 clear- SALEâ€"The property and business of late J. C. Gilda-ht of Woodville. Good store and dwellâ€" ing and half acre of land, public It" brary and central office -of Ben Teleâ€" phone Company on the premises. For further particulars apply to Kiss.- Lily, Gilchrist, Woodville. or C. E- Weeks, Lindsay. ARM FOR RENTâ€"105 acres. 2; miles from Lindsay, good brick. FOR SALE OR TO RENT 3-19.69 96 69¢9€ 3’3 969V. bay 3!. [AGE "' f 591d.