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typ "Attain a position, Mr. Sutherland ---sueh a position as the prophetic voice in your heart foretells. Win fame! not for yourself, but for men and God! Not for your own aggrand- jzement; but for the power to right the wronged, to raise the fallen, to deliver the oppressed, to redeem the evil, to speak with authority the truth to men and before God! Labor, wait, struggle, for: such a position, "and, though no mother, sister, wife, or love smile on your career, men and women will know it! God will bless it! t _ Mark Sutherland still remained buried in deep and silent thought upon her words. Oh, if India had so spoken to him, so sympathized with his as-. pirations. "You speak wisely and truly, dear Rosalie; yet each of all these men to whom you have alluded had near and dear friends-mothers, sisters, a wife, perhaps-to watch his career and re- joice in it. Oh, believe me, Rosalie, man cannot work for himself alone! It were a1selfish aim!" "You astonish me, Rosalie; you talk farrbeyond your years and sex; you really astonish me." "I wish I could convince you." "You do, Rosalie; how is this? You must have T:efdeeted very much for one ityouv tender years." "h"q /am not. so young; I am Eieven- teen." "And even if there were difficulties, what then? We have no royal road to distinction in our country. If any would be great, he must 'achieve greatness.' Nearly/all of our heroes and statesmen have' struggled up from the humblest places in society." "But he can work for humanity-he can work for God!" said Rosalie, in a low and reverent voice. ""Dtsspise not the day of small things,' said the wise man. And at least the lawyer's office would have been in the way of your genius; the capacity of copyist would have been much better than to have turned into thie by-path." Their/were difficulties in the way of even that." "My dear Rosalie, that would have begrLa vtry small Joegiqning.1 "Royrlie, I made many an effort to get admitted to practice. I had thought myself well qualified, for I had studied legal science. For sev- eral years past I had read law,' yet, through the want of familiarity, I failed to get admitted as a practition- er' before the court.” "Then I would have gone into some lawyer’s office and assisted him as a copyist for nothing until I had aequir- ed an intimacy with those crabbed teehniealities." "First, then, you should have a na- tural vocation for teaching, which you have not; a great deal of affection for children; much patience, persever- ance, firmness, social humility, some of which qualities you have, and others you have not. I thought you were going to be a statesman." "A lawyer, child." "What are you here, then, Mr. Silthefland '? " "I know that you are a distinguish- ed classical and mathematical schol- ar, but to be a teacher of youth re- quires other and rarer qualifications, which you have'not." "To Wit?” inquired Mark, much amused. "I confess you surprise me, Rosalie! Is not the vocation of a teacher really honorable '?? _ "It is greater, higher, than any other, except that of the preacher of the Gospel!" answered the girl. "What is the matter, then-am I unfit for it?" _ "Yes, you are totally unfit for it." "Why, smiled Mark; "has my edu- cation been pegleeted y' LiFfy.t,c,ljd - n Past q . ,. .- n n n =sr'7tte .. - H r. .‘ m - H v- IrijWMWWWMWMW as2it1y:tis:eitioif?i) .ii)i,,ii' The Pfamter's Daughter ; CHAPTER XL--ACont'd). "Do not think me importunate, im- pertinent; I wish you would go even no_st-to-iay," "Y?st, dear Rosalie, I cannot leave now." Mark Suiherland looked up at her in surprise. Her work being now com- pleted she left the room. "But finish What you were going to say; you saw in some one 'the ele- mtnts of which heroes are made.' " "Well, if it so as you say-for I do not know, having never had any young companions-l suppose it is because I have always led an isolated, medi- tative life. I have watched from afar the career of living great men and have secretly made unto myself idols like them. I have read with deep interest the lives of distinguished statesmen and heroes, particularly those who have struggled up from [poverty and obscurity; that is the (reason." V "Yet that is very unusual in so young and beautiful a girl. I cannot yet comprehend it." "It was impertinent in me to pre- sume to say so!" "Nay, dear child, I beg you won't take it back. If you do not hope for me, who will?" "Indeed, I do hope for your success very strongly-and I count upon it very ' eonfiileptlyr-" "Oh, nothing; only I dived more deeply than ever before into my lives of great men and reflected more than ever upon the causes that made them great, and you gave that attraction a new and strong interest. I thought of you and hoped that you were on the road to an honorable and benefieent distinction. I was grieved to hear that you were coming here. Do not‘ stay here, Mr. Sutherland." _ For several days various notes of preparation as for some joyful com- ing event were sounded through the hall. Wagons with new furniture ar- rived. Mrs. Vivian directed the oper- ations of the upholsterers in putting down new carpets and hanging new curtains, mirrors, etc. They were all evidently playing the prelude to some great family festival. Mark Sutherland remained unenlightened until one morning as he walked out upon the piazza to enjoy the early freshness of the air he was joined by the two lads, Henry and Richard, who, seizing each a hand, eagerly inquired: "Arie you going t'oA"/ark"' Lir't"tifid morning before breakfast, Mr. Suther- land?" N A nod and smile was his answer. He was depressed. Yet, too generous and benevolent to dampen the spirits of the lads by his own gloom, he smiled upon them kindly, and when they asked permission to accompany him, he inquired, gayly, how it hap- pened that, while all were so very busy in the house and on the grounds, they alone should be idle. "Well, Rosalie, you saw, or rather you thought you saw, in me the ele- mggts of heroism," - "The pleasures of girlhood were not for me-there was nothing left but books, and much thought over needle- work in solitary hours. Please do not give me undue Credit. I must tell you how it was I thought so much of your life. Nearly two years ago, af- ter you made such a vast sacrifice to principle, hero-worshipper that I was, I recognized in you the elements of which heroes are made, and---" She blushed and suddenly stopped. "Go on, dear Rosalie." Still she remained silent and em- harassed. "A venerable age. But, Rosalie, how is it that you have thought so much beyond girls of your age?" "Have I done so'?" ' IW,,hy, assuredly. Now tell me how it is. CHAPTER XII. But, before Rosalie could reply, Robert entered the room, and, with- out even seeing Mrs. Vivian, hurried up to the young girl, exclaiming: "Rose! how is this? Three times I i have called here, and each time I have been met by your servant and told iiil I could not see you. Dear 'Rosalie, have I offended you in any 1 way? Say, are you angry with roe?” Here Mrs. Vivian hemmed to give notice of her presence. If he had not observed the lady before, he did not care about her now. He bowed, and resumed his conversation with Rosalie in the same impassioned tone. Mrs. Vivian, with a cold, offended air, left the room. But as soon as Robert found himself alone with Rosa- lie he certainly betrayed a great sense "Indeed, I am not displeased with you, dear Bob. You never in your life gave me cause for any other feeling toward you than esteem and thankful- ness l?" "Now, what on earth should I be angry with you about, Robert? Of course I am not angry." _ "You are offended with me. I see it in your face." -._ -. _ - "Nonsense! What kindness or gratitude do you owe to Robert?" ansjwertd the Ia_dy. -- - _ _ "Tell him, William, that I am very much obliged, but I cannot ride to- day," said Rosalie; then she added: "That was a very unkind message, mamma." "Don't go, Rose; send an excuse. Cut this companionship firmly “ and kir11lsr_oir," said Mrs. Vivian. The ladies had scarcely seated themselves before a servant entered to say that Mr. Robert Bloomfield had come with the ponies, and wished to know if Miss Rosalie would ride. After breakfast Colonel Ashley went to his-study to write letters; Mrs. Vivian and Rosalie to their work- table, and Mark to his school-room with the boys. _ . Mrs. "Vivian's mind was certainly absent and distracted, as her manner was disconeerted. ' 'Yes; St. Gerald writes me that the marriage will come off at an early hour of the day, and that immediately after the ceremony they will set out from Washington for this place; so that we may expect the party on Thursday evening. Rosalie, my dear, bear that in mind, if you please, and be ready." - -e -. Colonel Ashley, Mrs. Vivian and Rose were already seated at the breakfast-table when Mr. Sutherland and the lads entered. "Good-morning, Mr. Sutherland." Mrs. Vivian and Rosalie smiled a salutation, and the thread of the con- versgtion was taken up again', _ _ "As if I wanted anybody to bother themselves about me! I'm not so much like you as that!" They continued their walk along the mountain stream, and then turning by the back hills, got home at the breakfast hour. "Oh, she is as rich and as beautiful as a princess in a fairy bpbk,” sneer- ed Richard. "Why, of course he is!" said Henry. "He is going to be married to a beau, tiful young lady, very rich, who was the belle of the city last winter.", - "Don't you mind Rich; he ean't bear to have a word said about anybody but himself y' "'Making such a fuss!” again coms plained Richard; "and driving us about so that we boys can't have a bit of peace of our lives! Just as if she were so much better than every- body else in the world that so much trouble must be taken for her." "Whom are you talking of?" in, quired Mr. Sutherland, carelessly. C "Why, the young lady St. Gerald is going to marry!" "Ah, then, Mr. Ashley is going to btinthorne, a wife, is he?" - They took the narrow path leading along the course of the stream, the boys sometimes affectionately holding his hands, and sometimes one or the other suddenly breaking away to pluck and bring him an early violet, or eglantine rose, or to throw a pelr. ble in the stream, where some small fish had started up. At last-- "Oh, Mrs. Vivian drives us out of the way-even Rose won't let us help her; and father threatens to lock us up if we don't keep quiet; and so we came out to walk with you. Just as if nobody ever got married before St. Gerald!" said Richard, contemptu- ously. HAS LONG SINCE PASSED THE EXPERIMENTAL STAGE Get the original Refinery Sealed Packages, cartons 2 o . Bags IO, 20, 25 and 100 Gs. each. q ST. LAWRENCE SUGAR REFINERIES, LIMITED, MONTREAL. _ . . - - " __ , " . _ " . 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The necklaces worn by the native women of the Congo are large metal collars, weighing as much as thirty pounds. The greatest known ate attained by an insect was that of a queen ant, which Sir J. Lubbeck kept alive for nearly fifteen years. Sir Hiram Maxim's many inven- tions include roundabouts and mbuse- traps. _ Blondes should avoid the lighter shades of blue, which gives an ashy appearance to the complexion. The United Kingdom produces only one-fifth of the wheat which it con- sumes. If singleness is bliss, it is folly to marry. “Sher exteflded her hanf-he pressed it to his lips, seized his cap, and hast- ily left the_hopse. _ - _ "Robert, there are many delicate na- tures that have been cherished, and nursed, and petted to miserable weak- ness and death. And now, to come back to yourself. We must part, Robert, as friends, but not to meet agajn, exeept as_mer_e acquaintances.” "You-you fragile snow-drop! What do you mean now? Has the Planters' Own Bank broken, or have all the slaves on the plantation run off in a body ?” "Neither one nor the other, Robert." "One thing I do know; that is, you are top deliqate for a rough life." "Why, indeed? Because I cannot) a!” "£1“... I": Aetueu an auu1enee, even reject this kindness, for which I am oug it was pale up wholly of those indeed most sincerely grateful, in same sehool friends, he promptly for- any other but the humblest manner, F..ot, what he had learned, and felt as and with every circumstance to assure if he were walking off a high cliff you that I feel how much good I re- ; into space. 3'th in rejecting you, Robert. Well asf Chester felt ashamed of this weak- I like you, I eo.uJd not love you (fnougi'ih _ ness and tried hard to overcome it, t3 marry: youl, if IT, 'thet,': $115633; ', but with poor success. Now he was Shadgwilné‘ that (lay lot will be a very f-face to face With something far worse rough one; that I shall not be left to l than speaking 1n sehool. It.t only tey bask in the sunshine; but shall have'dayS more he must stand in the vil- to face and weather the storm." 'lage square, beside the new drinking "You-you fragile snow-drop! What fountain, and deliver an address be- do you mean now? Has the Planters' fore all the people gathered there. an _rr1k_c,lTolr,e_n,,tyi. have all, .the‘ How could he ever do it? "In mercy, Rosalie, why do you talk to me so t" "No. Oh, Robert, what a sanguine natufe yours must be. No, Robert! I mean that I have thoughtlessly ae- cepted all your kind services, knowing full well that I never can repay the smallest of them; that I have let you tell me, again and again, of your re- gard, knowing all the while that I can neirer, never return it in the way you wish." "Cruel! cold! hard! heartless!" "It is my misfortune that I cannot accept you. If I could like you I should have an enviable lot in life; not because you are wealthy, but be- cause I really do know you are-so good, so disinterested, so true, and because your dearl mother and sis- ters are just like you, and I could love them as if they were my own rela-l tives." i "I have deeply wronged you, Robert. I did not mean it. I shall never for.. give myself." "I don't understand you, Rosalie." "I mean that I have not been frank enough with you, Robert. I have not had the courage," said Rosalie, in a faltering voice, for she still deeply pitied him. , He seized her hand, exclaiming: "Do you mean, after all, that you like me a little better than you said you did?" She heard him out patiently; yes, she let him go over the whole matter a second and a third time. At last she said: CV of relief, for his manner became more earnest, and he pleaded anew the hopeless suit. His tongue was loosen- ed in that impetuous torrent of elo- quence inspired only by passion; and that Rosalie listened with emotion scarcely less than his own; for every word he uttered gave expression to the vague, deep, unspoken yearning of her own heart. (To be continued.) It is well worth your while to ask for St. LaWrencé Extra Granulated, and to make sure that you obtain it. St. Lawrence is not a new or untried sugar, in an experimental stage, but a sugar which has a reputation behind it - a sugar which under the severest and most critical tests, shows a sugar purity of 99.99 per cent., as per Government analysis. For successful jams and preserves you can always absolutely depend upon St. Lawrence Sugar as its quality never varies. Remember, the slightest foreign matter or impurity in sugar will prevent your jellies from setting and cause your preserves to become sour or ferment. li :5 , 1-. 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As the willing span strained Several years earlier, Chester had joined the Band of Mercy, and his love for pets and all animals had led him to remain a member when many of the boys of his age had dropped oat. Now he was its president, and this was why they had selected him to speak at the dedication of the beauti- ful drinking fountain that had been given to the village. His pride would not let him evade the task, but how he dreaded it! With the help of his teacher he had prepared a brief ad- dress, and as he said it over and over, he was rather proud of it; but he felt absolutely sure that every word of it would fly from his mind in the panic of the moment. T Chester felt ashamed of this weak-E ness and tried hard to overcome it, but with poor success. 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It was a cruel thing and a lfoolish thing to do, and the sight was :more than Chester could bear in _ silence. Indignation boiled within him, and before he really knew what he was doing, he found himself be- I side the angry driver and speaking to [him with a great earnestness that 'ieaused the man to turn in amaze- ment. "That is the onlrway that anyone can speak well in public," said his teacher; "that is, to have something to say that is worth saying, and to put the whole heart into it."----', Companion. Chester said nothing about what had happened until after the dedica- tion exercises at the new fountain were over. When his teacher, among many others, congratulated him and told him how splendidly he had done, he told her briefly about the driver and the fallen horse. "I knew I could do it after that," he said. "It wasn't simply that I found I could forget myself and talk when' I had something to say, but it gave a wholly new meaning to the address that you helped me prepare." Chester and the driver helped the horse to its feet, patted its nose, and removed a little of the load, and then the man drove away with no more loud words or use of the whip. The anger left the driver's eye and he flushed under his tanned skin. "Well, you are right, young man," he said. "And how you can talk-for a little fellow. Chester could never remember just what he said. Fragments of things that he had learned at the Band of Mercy meetings and snatches of his carefully prepared address for the dedication of the drinking fountain mingled with the simple and common- sense plea that he made for kinder treatment for the fallen horse. again at the tugs, one of them slip- ped and fell on its side. 3915