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pose him. And it is doubtful if he could have found many among the good and true who would have ventur- ed the presentation of his name to the board of censors. Nevertheless. no one had as yet cared to move for his ex- pulsion. The quarters of the Correggio Club were in a large and imming marble structure on the Grand Plaza. and thither. after he hail left the prin- cess and her 'duenna. he bent his steps. proceeding directly to th: principal re- ception-room on entering. Here he re- mained for a little time chatting with a tow individuals of his acquaintance chanced to be there. but without ‘aaeet. Hebdinquired inthe J: Count Denaro Ind arrived. To this club belonged the Marquis Steffano. He had been elected before his character hal become generally known. The duke had told him more than once in those later days that, were he not. already a member. he, the duke. would - oh 9" _con_siderat_iou pro- to the nobility and men of high mili- tary renown; but after a time men celebrated uin art and in civil affairs of government had been admitted. The duke himself had proposed the name of Juan Zanoni. anl he had-been elect- ed without opposition. The duenna promised: and before op- portunity was offered for further re- mark they had arrived at the palace; and while they enter and remove their outâ€"door garlm. let us take a look af« ter the Marquis. There was a social organization in Parma called the Correggio Club. It was the most exclusive and most popu- lar club in the city; anl the man who gained membership there considered himself extremely fortunate. Origin- ally its membership had been confined “No.” replied the princess emphati- cally. “He knows nothing at all about it. His remarks to you was but a bold reckless fling-an insinuation that we were abusing the confidence of the duke. He would have spoken to me if he had known anything. No, no. Madelon. {Be sure no living person. saving the painter himself and you and I. know the truth. Now answer meâ€" and answer me honestly and sincerely â€"-will you be my friend. and speak not a word of this matter to anybody ?" “Ah! but'does not 'Stefféno know it aqugxdy ?" "Aye. dear \Mmdelon. there it is! \Vhy should others know it? They ca‘p‘gqp if ypu hold your peace." “Only. dear girl. in the construc- tion others might put upon it if they knew." "And thus it happened, dear mam- ma. that when you came in the paint- ing had not been touched; and of course you know it was not touched after you joined us. Now tell me. Madelon. frankly, can you see any- thing in the event at all out of the way {'f "This led Signor Zanoni to remark upon the lack of personal resemblance between the two brothers. They were as unlike in form and feature as they were in character, he said; and there- upon I asked him if he had ever heard the story of those two brothers. He said. he never had. and he asked me if I would kindly tell it. I did not wish to refuse; in fact. I felt that he ought to know it." And thereupon the girl related to her companion the story as Zanoni had told it to her. When. she had finished â€"had told how the artist had disarmed the Marquis. and how Count Denaro and two others had got him awayâ€"she went on: “Madelon. what are you talk- ing about? Had you asked me at the studio how much Signor Zanoni had painted this afternoon I should have told youâ€"not a bit. He could not paint. At least he would not go at the work until he had told me about the gross and heartless insult the Marquis Steffano offered him yesterday after we left him." “That there hadn’t been any paint- ing. Of course I wouldn’t have told him-I'd have seen him dead first; but he must have known all the same.” “How did he know what ?" demanded the princess. know 7? The Marquis. who had drunk wine enough to make him reckless and obli- vious to all social and moral propriety. laughed aloudâ€"laughed until he saw that he was attracting the attention of others. when he restrained himself; and shortly thereafter. without furth- er remark. he bowed to the princess with mock humility, though seemingly polite. and turned on his heel and left them. As soon as he had gone beyond hear- ing. the duenna turned upon Isabel a look of unutterahle amazement. Holy Mother of heaven! how did he “You are a great, good-for-nothing. ugly beast. Marquis Steffanq! I wink- ed at nothing. I don’t know anything about the painting, only that it is beautiful, even now, with the face not‘at 9H finishedâ€"only jnst hegunz.” “Oh! you did! And how much had he painted this afternoon?" ‘ "I shall not tell you.” 1 “Why not ?" ! “Because it is none of your busi«. ness." ! “That meansâ€"he had not touched it! ; Come, come! Acknowledge the truth.: He had not touched a brush to the’ canvas! Good heavens! what are we ' coming to? Madelon! Madelon! I am; astonished at you! A woman of your; ageâ€"set by your trusting, confidingj master. to watch over the welfare of I the most precious treasure he possessed ; -â€"for you to thus wink at such duplic- 5 ity and fraud! Oh. Madelon. I am as- ; hanged of you !" l ’2” sai ._â€"_D wwv“ I “so L'U'atl , an“ L can inform you that on more than one occasion the value of those records has been proved. How often it happens that a friend is taken from usâ€"remov- ed by deathâ€"of whose past life we knew nothing. Perhaps he settled among us late in life. a man without family and without. near relatives. and yet he has become honored. Let us take a sin- gle caseâ€"though we must suppose it. Take the painter, Juan Zanoni.” The marquis caught his breath, and shut his hands tightly. The intentdant went on, without noticing the effect his words had produced upon his list- Annm ener. There were other items, but no more that interested Steffano. It was here- in set down who had been his teachers in art, the length of time he had given to preparatory study, the subjects of what he considered his best pictures, together with other matters not neces- sary, to mention. "What is the idea." asked the mar- quis as he gave up the book, “of put- ting in so much of the lives of our members ?" “I think it a very good idea," tre- plied the official, putting down his pen and _leiming back in his chair, “and I Nextâ€"the years of his life, till the age of nineteen, had been passed in Spain, mostly at Madrid. Sinée that time he had resided three years in Rome, one in Venice, another at Mil- an, and the remainder of the time at Parma. “Age twenty-seven. Place of birthâ€" not sure, but thinks Carthagema. Spain." The next item was with regard to his parentage. His father, he believed. had been an officer of high rank in the Spanish army, and had been killed in battle somewhere in the East. His mo- ther had been of Italian birth and had tagght hirn her language. A He glanced up at the intendant, and found him absorbed in his work. Then he referred again to the entry in the book before him, and the following were of the items he found there set down: The marquis, when he had so dispos- ed of the poniderous volume that he could handle it easily, turned to the page on which appeared his own name. That was eight years back. He had been admitted shortly after arriving at the age of twenty-one. There he glanced over the closely written lines. but without recognizing even a letter, until the intendant had turned to his work. Then. without the slightest rus- tle he turned over the leaves until he had come to the entries of one and two years agone, and finally his eyes rested upon the name of Juan Zanoni. The calm, deliberate lie cost Steffano not an effort. It came as natural to him and passed his lips as easily as the breath of life. This answer in the affirmative was prompt \and assuring. And the book was placed before him. “You are aware, marquis, that our record of members is very full and ex- plicit, and there are cases in which matters are set down that are not for the public eyeâ€"items of biography that may possibly be of value in after-years but which the subject would not wish should be discussed in open club. You assure me that the duke has authoriz- ed you to ask for the book." The intendant reflected for a little time. and finally arose. and took the volumeâ€"a. large folio, heavily bound in boat's hideâ€"from its place of safe-keep- ing: saying as he did so: “I hardly thought it necessary to go to that trouble, signer. since I am per- forming the mission at the request of the‘du‘keâ€"my brother," do for you 8" “I wish to look at the record of mem- bergpip of the c_l_ub. ” 0 AI ~â€"â€"â€"â€"-r _â€" vâ€"v - “Have you ifié permission of the board of censors to do so ?" â€":§igâ€"nâ€"oâ€"rnvbhi_l_l_ee. I ha'v'e' come to ask a favor." .vv vâ€"wv â€"Iâ€"t was the- office of the superinten- dent of the rooms of the club. and the man himself was there. busy, as usual. him :td enter. in response a voice from within bade seated, marquis. What len It is heâ€" ma, andâ€"heav- at he is not on: think he knows er known i W him I doubt Perhaps mold in cellars should be en- couraged as going to show that the walls are damp. and hence that an un- healthy condition of things exists. If, ,they should first be moistened. After ja day has passed. the walls may be washed down. It is said that the growth; iwill not appear for two years after} this treatment. The lime must be ‘ pogvdered as it some: out of the harm! _- vvvvv u um 1.1 ncuu auu SHIUZ “Guiseppe, it is growing dark, and they Will soon be here to light the lamps. Listen to me. We must find proof of what we fear. That first, and then we can act understandingly. I have a plan in mind. Shall you be at the palace this evening ?” “ Yes. I have an invitation from the duke.” orite Lachryma Christi. Oho! \Vhat a rare old monk he must have been whose inspiration gave us that name i” ;;;;;;;; vvul U. The marquis arose from his seat and took a turn across the room. Finally he‘f‘topped befpra his friend and said: “Yes, you did! And they had just come from the painter’s studio. In heaven’s name, marquis, what does it mean? Can you believe it possible that she can have become infatuated with his pale. hypocritical face ?” ”There is one thing I can believe,” Steffano said, looking his companion straight in the eye: “I believe that Juan Zanoni, poor and proud, with am- bition far above his station, has his greedy eyes fixed upon not only the beautiful princess, but also upon the wealthy heiress. I have thought so ere this, and now I am sure of it, Aye. and I will tell you one thing more; I know Isabel di Varona. She is as ro- mantic as she is lovely. She is fond (‘3: Poetry and. poets. I verily believe, if I‘m-:‘ A7 “Steffano.” the count returned, af- ter a slight hesitation, as though he ought to feel ashamed of the confes- sion he was about to make, “ I saw the princess go into Zanoni’s rooms this noon. It was but a few minutes past meridian. I know, because I looked at my watch. I saw her when she enter- ed the vestibule of the house, and I saw her when she came forth. How long do you suppose she remained. there ?” “ Probably most of the afternoon.” “\Vhy do you say that ?” “Because I saw her, with old Made- lon. going toward the palace. just be- fore I came in here. I was on the 0p- posite side of the way, but I saw them ve‘erlainly.” me what is the particular burden on )‘QPEQIpd at the present. tune ?” “Of' course I will. Command me 111 any Way you please, and Iwill serve you if_ I can. And now, 01d fellow, tell “Yes, yes. Stetfano!" the count ex- claimed, vehemently. “Your good of- fices may help me much. I know you will give them to me.” ”MY dear Guiseppe. you must not lose her. The duke favors your suit, andâ€"but my assistance you do not want." “Yes, yes, S-tetfano!” the count ex- _vâ€"~v‘l “My love for heghvhe went. on, with a passionate wringing of his hands. “has, become a madness. If I should lose her. I should not prize life an- other hour!” He was not looking toward his friend. so he did not see the curl of contempt that played around his sensual lips, nor the. gleam of hate that shot forth fron_1_ his sinister eyes. “Dear Marquis}? 113 said, when his companion had seated himself by his side. “ you must not; laugh at me, for I tell you my heart is sore. Oh, if you could know how I love the Princess Isabel !” The count sat down and brushed his hand across his brow and over his eyes. He was evidently in trouble. His brow. usually fair and open, was gloomy and contracted. with deep lines above the bridge of the nose, the cheeks hotly £19311“. a_u_d his lips quivering.‘ “fu}a:tulirs;':: ing'ut never mind that. Tell me for what you have been seeking me.” - c I I L!â€" ‘DO You realize, Steffano, almost dark even now 2” "um. ““511 L uua JJJLD yu- ..... 89’0““ Hp must be put out of the W3? at any cost; and yap. my 89d! and gallant count. must gwe a}? a1 . No! I think I can find a “f??- A Annm+ L‘Ul 1 Luuus I. can Ltuu - ""0 “Guiseppe !” he cried. as the count entered the room- Where he was; "I heard your mace and was just coming in search of"you. You are the very man I wished to see.” man I -ulaucu IIU DUB “Then our wishes were alike," re- turned Denaro. as he took the other's extended hand, " for you are the very man I have been in search of for half an hour at least.” . -4, “u “VI-$1 “I! Lcaay. ““7811, here we are. and alone, and not likely to be interrupted before dark.” . -. “ “0 van rpaliyp- SteffaHO. that It 13 "NOW.” smiting his hand man nu breast. “ good fortune attend me What shall I do? This pginter is‘d‘a‘? MOLD IN CELLARS. hand upon his Info dud . on doing so a. decided change for the better too]: piece ct once. I hove since continued toting 3h. pilgg‘with continued end muted hem. I: m. ............-_-J " One-half of a man’s energy is wasted. Only the down strokes count in chop- Doctors frequently disagree; but not half as often as their medicines. \Vhen a man is unable to sleep in the morning when he should-(get up he has insomnia in its worst‘ form. There are as good sea-sements in a drug store as ever came out of a saloon. 'A man's egotism may be pardoned'if he doesn’t permit it to degenerate into vanity. Money talks, but the average man prefers it to a garrulous wife. There is trouble ahead of the man who acts as ababyâ€"carriage motor. A young man never burns his candle at both ends if he has to payfor the candle. The man who is constantly hearing from his creditors isa man of letters. _ Night blindness is a peculiar affection of the eye in which the patient sees very well during the day, but becomes blind as night approach-es. It is most- ly met with in warm climates, and usually gives way to mild treatment. \Vhisky can't talk, yet it frequently tells on a. man. reverend gentleman said, “It is due entirely to Dr. Ward's Bleed mg Nerve Pills. BowmxerLE, 0n. ,1 We, the undersigned, ”,’ certify that the health ., /0f the Rev. B. A. Bilkey has for months . ,1 been deteriorating. w," and that he is now suflering from severe nervous prostration, and urgently mquires immediate and prolonged rest. J. W. McLaughlin, M.D.. A. Beith, M.D., L. Holland Reid. M.R.C.S., etc. THIS INTERVIEW TELLS IT. A reporter called on the Rev. B. A. Bilkey, rector St. John’s (Episcopal) Church, Bowmanville, Ontario, during {church function. and on conmtulntina The introduction of new and power- ful explosives and of guns of enormous power and range, the application of electricity to submarine mines, the construction of modern battle-ships and torpedo-bolts. the improvements in long-range rifles and rapid-firing guns, and many other inventions invest the whole enginery of war to-day with a terrible destructiveness. The serious student of ethics, not to speak of the cynic, may well ask whether the de- ve10pment of philanthropy, in mitigat- ing the hardships of war. has kept. pace with these destructive tendencies, and whether ethics might not be better em- ployed in discouraging such inventions than in palliating their effects. But. without speculating on our distance from the millennium. it is a fact that the scene of obligation between nations and the recognition of duties to civi- lization and humanity have made such progress that war cannot wholly abro- gate them. These two tendencies. one operating to make war more destructive and the other to mitigate its harshness. are struggling for pre~eminence to-day as they have been for centuries. \Var is an evidence of the imperfection of modern civilization. But if we seek proof of the development of the hu- mane sentiment, and of the extension of the sphere of ethics to unethical rela- tions. we may find it in the arts of war as surely as in the arts of peace. Two Tendencies. mil-g For Ire-out.- cure as My lave lee- ?» (feat-nu. In 1718 an Englishman, James Puckie. secured a British patent for what seems to have been an attempt at a brooch- loading. rapid-firing gun. 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