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-â€"- v-V‘, vision; as one. could wish about the details of the te she d:d so she sang softly “Kilmeny generaily does likes, I think,” he answere smile. "Recollect that I a too. and am as much bent on Mr. Daryl's imitation as she from. a different metive." “Oh, if you go with her right." Mrs. Richmond, with a reli Round her work, and 15.. neatly came in, accompanied servant carrying afternoon big lattice Window was open Mrs. Richmodeâ€"gsl da-ughzer had left Eh lernlvxgr go?" noz run away." “\Vhat do you th about Kllmenv and ‘.Y “ . _ ' “Just like me I" Kilmez a laugh, rismg from her going to see about ten. "Such a state of things comes about through one’s own Chrismpher \Va rreuder said. “ ways reaps what one "‘ “And does that make sad 3" the girl asked, sail! in t1 thoughtful tune. "Manama, are children in yet? They have be a. long time." an account of their men Daryl. "Wasn’t it nice me back after our tres grounds?” her and kissed her: wt her feet. "W9 have had 3 mammal i" she (triad , pretty, moth-i . . 2 erly woman wzth a gentle vorce and: clinging ways, looked to him for ad-,’ vice in everything. She glanced up‘ with a smile as her daughter and he entered the room Kiimeny went to ’ her and kissed her, taking a low seat - wt her fen? one” of the fa It was at ____ ‘v‘ .- u» uuu 'Uccu miiy. his suggestion that Mrs. Richmond and her chiidfen had come ' to spend a month in a charming cot- La ge near hi Richmond’s 5 house during Doctor unexpected absence in America, whither he had been called? ‘A ‘L ‘ Ten years ago, Doctor Richmond, a struggling physician With an increas- ing family, had been glad to receive him: into his house at a moderate fee ed would be his, he had decided to complete his medical studies exactly as if he still required to work for his bread. He was always regarded as a; sun of the household, and though he was obliged to spend mosr. of his time at his new estate, “Chris’ room" was kept ready for him in the Doctor’s “ever happy exc “Do you always do that 7" he inquir- ed. curiously. “Always. Won’t you come in when we get home '? I want to tell mamma about our adventure." He nodded. .18 had been in love with Kilmeny since she was up to his elbow, and it took little persua- siow to induce him to remain in her society. “I believe I did. Well, 1 must keep mthord 3.; any cost." ‘You promisea Mr. Darylvto go out by- _tt_1e_ gate." “You. think that you will bring me round to it some day,” she said, “but I don’t think you will. Here is the place where we climbed in. Shall we go out by it or; go on to the gate ?" [0-m0rr0w Their eyes met, and both laughed, bu; Kilmeny's fell before his. “I see," Mr. Warrender answered meditatively. “But perhaps I do not want it to come. You thought that you conceal- ed your feelings completely just now When I said that I intended to follow up my acquaintance with Mr. Daryl, but. 1 know you too well to be .deceiv- ed. I. knew as well as if you had told me what you were thinkingâ€"that if you had any voice in the matter, I should never speak to Mr. Daryl again. Now I am determined to weak to him, so it is clear that any thought of eni engagement between us is an impos-I sibility.” . “Why should that be a mistake, Kil- meny? You know that 1 am ready, and, it you do not feel exactly as I do. that will come in time.” are wnust he was absent; and chmon-d, a soft, pretty, moth- man with a gentle voice and Ways, looked to him for ad- everything. She glanced up imile as her daughter and he the room, Kiimeny went to kissed her, taking a low seat oar ."011 think I we had such She cued and A Double Disobedience. 71C him One by'on his son_l And th CHAPTER Lâ€"Continued, cued, and she gave her their meeting with Mr. room before It IS deli: nd when Chris told me .1 lif , and his misfur- appointments, I was Oh, yes; I intend to W “V ‘U a: his living there and seegng his "Manama, aren't They have been answered with a room 91)! when out meny H and then for been dead. and he 1 am invited m on accepting 5 she is, though n” SUWS‘ Kilmeny.” k8 his case 1953 3f ,. delightful for try: and they when out of to herSelf’ an adventure; “'th she it is all Oneâ€"even been out all rela- Just 160]: at the hall! Now that is my idea of what a hall ought to be t” - ‘Asgloomv as that i" Interesting, Mr. much rather see ‘1 than the putside “.LAJ_ Y Q V ., in keepi severity of the building be with the harsh and cynic; Its master. Christopher the. third mam he na served everythir ab.~ut sprung-mg ster), her ready -“vv~v \fl I (31190 311‘. . cross-questxomng your mother. and ’ wr s demands. the fact cemegi unwilling t9 do “Really. Kilmeny Ewen }ar _.‘awver !" ‘But We were that was the thi "Then how did tice 3" Up 3'0111‘ home Where yo“ I: again 3:: j ried in haste. though neither of us has i . Q We seemed to hen-you came. sa5 that you were strugghng after you settled In our present home ' tween. us, she had 1' her energxe ' ing. ‘1 shall he twenty-eight next month, and you will be twenty at the same time. Curiousâ€"is it not ?â€"-hav- ing our birthdays in the same month;" “Most extraordinary! Nature must have exhausted herself in producing‘ tW'O suCh m'lmn'nna --_-Ln, â€"-â€" â€"' ‘1 ladies who con young man sa biscuit. “I am as well as I dc not excuse you ing on the ha} birth. if that in “â€"‘~ VQ‘V‘ l berg and she put. it in the "oelt :of her white dress. Though he had told her many Limes that he loved her, the fact did nor seem to have entered as yet linto her serious thoughts, and their intercourse had been kept on its old frank footing. So they sat and Sip- ped their tea in the pleasant afternoon l warmth, while Mrs. Richmond listened for the sound of the children’s foot- steps. Lancelot, the only son, a boy{ of twelve, was expected home for‘ his holidays, the next day, and their thoughts turned to him. “He will be so sorry that papa is away,“ Kilmeny said regretfully. “But, then, Chris is getting so aged that he Will almost do ind-nor] Uh--. A!) -_- â€""°-‘DbuLLJO “uh, then, Chris is 'gevtviiIâ€"zg so aged that he will almost do instead. How old are you really, Chris ?” , “.1 thoflght that it was only voumz ‘ â€"4 n- 1‘ uu 0" ulcal aspect of aster. Christopher ' . ole being. seem-I impress him to the exclusion of, hzng else. He turned his back ng \Y'nrrender, who, if he had . . . I the mvxtatlon to ,‘ ’ranz frnm hm“..-4 - end! of everything, always discovering fresh: interests, always ready to help, and scold, and laugh, and make life a delight for those around her. and presently, looking up and meeting Christ0pher’s eyes, smiled, and then frowned a little. It was all a pretense, Kilmeny's ask- ing her mozher’s leave to do any- thing. As Mr. Warrender said, she 'generally did what she liked, and was the one to give advice, not to ask it. She was the moving spirit of the house. In was Kilmeny, with her blithe ways and joyous laugh, her tireless activity and whole~sou1ed interest in every- body’s affairs, who made life such a pleasant thing in the Doctor's house- hold. Kilmeny. was the beginning and A.“AJ A: -__, You had to CHAPTER II Ll - arresticn of the '-"tbe great 8 the filing" were not !r!” cried MKVV gross-questioning r."n “â€" “38 money, you and went to a , qucaUOUlng your me some more tea." I . had covered Mrs. It hesitation to an- 's demand‘s-s. the fact ‘A’J _ o. papa any the cynical THE DURHAM CHRONICLE, November 9. 1899 Ought” to have e master Staircase \Va rte n‘ only youpg prac- OI’ wonted gladness. 1 1y between their ] it ’3th the most thy trio that flag .1 Mr. Daryl said, ‘0 Kilmeny, and ‘ the thung man. Mr. “'arrender ?n “(11'- . s Mr ~~v uvt. Lu. (1,“) se furnishes," Mr "Limit yourself to 038. Miss Richmond baht)" horn_,,,cn.. . _ ”I: caréâ€"tg {tn-ore than. I Warrender_ and with such (1 ha} surely the glad to come here I" - ~ “Uafmrtunatel ' Kiimeny laughed “I did not meap that 1" she said. “Yesâ€"that is the fault of thing with which I have to (it Daryl Observed with a smile scmle unaccountable way I see: unattractive. But that cat course, be remedied.” ”It said. “The b.1711 to Mr. Daryl said Killian?- I" The Old man turned for the first itime and surveyed his second guest. fChristophelr Vfarrender was leaning 1Eagainsn one of the windows. smiling jto himself as he watched Kilmeny, {Whose pleasure in her surroundings i was apparent. ‘He had anhthletic fig- Sulting, neglect during the rest of the visit. The ‘yuung man did not seem at all put out by it, and indeed bestowed as little attention on thei master of the house as that gentleman d1d_-on him. \- Au J U“L AC The girlifgvlw‘iriced at their ¢ over whose face a dark f; stolen. _ “You say that Doctor Ri In America; when do you e ,back ?” he asked abruptly. . i at. for a month at the the girl answered.‘ “And meanwhile you stay "Yes. Mr. \Varrender ha f good as to offer us the hc ;papa returns.” : apartment to the right. . , Like all the rest of the house it was I. gloom‘ ,and the drawn blinds rendered it still more so. Though the sunshine : was blazing outside. the air was almost . cold in the great room. Trees over- shadowed the windows, and a chil° silence reigned. Kilmeny involuntari. 1y Shivered, and Mr. Daryl observed the motion. ”Why do they keep these linds ' ' cried angrily. striding across and pulling them up violently. . “Any one would think we were in a vault! Now you can see better. Miss Richmond, 'When you have had tea in" the hall you can bring your party in here; and if you were in. it and plenty- 0f young people. and the piano ‘ Not such a had room i" she cried. ”It: is beautiful! I could spend days wandering- round it looking at all the lovely things in it. I think also I should get one or two of the trees out- side taken away, and then it would be gzrfieczb. What are you laughing at. 1.15 n ”I am not laughing, Kilmeny. I was much! interested in your remarks. The girl glanced at their companion, 1 over whose face a dark frown had gesired . ”So that is your idea of the helght 0f bliss,” Mr. \Varrender said, laugh- hugâ€"“a big house with a hall where one could have tea among plenty of people I" ‘o‘There are other things," the. girl gsaid. “That is only the beginning." “Come, then," Mr. Daryl interposed â€"‘.‘188 us see the other rooms. I per- oeived that it would be easy to satisly Form wants. Miss Richmond, and it IS . a new experience to me to be able to do that for anyébodyj. This is the drawing room,” Mr. Daryl said, usher- mg his companions into a splendid apggnme-nt to the right. , Miss Richmond.” Jd be happy hereâ€"for a While.” 1 said frankly. "But I should vnely, I cannot limit myself W'n eXpemenoes for very long.” ound of the gong interrupted winding upwards and lost to View be- hind that heavy curtain, the narrow. windows. the huge fireplaces. Im- agine a Party seated in this hall. With logs blazing in the hearth. and some one dispensing tea, Could anything b3. better?” Wants Served With Which puzzl deéigh'ted, a a? his gueét?’ 5:15;; awayS at hGflIA- 1 he uttered. Ehfi‘g“ thoughtful gs they at did ycom nigavnv? 'Who to com-e here to see me, if nothing else ?" come. It pleases meâ€"oh. I could tell you! And Mr. talking_about him !" man turned for the first surxeyed his second guest. 1‘ Marrende was leaning In a? *L- “‘3’ ‘ I w- v“ I-U'L L. their seats. Chris .L 2 _, ° Pecple in it â€"â€"â€"â€" VVUm forgotten him 1 room opens from this," id, pointedly addressing mute way 1 seem to be But that could, 0t 1?. J .9 that chtor Richmond is Dgzzled hifii 1' UV‘ 'Cu’ He offered his arm looked freezingly at, "You will join us. _ ~_â€" agv‘vl \}’arrender has been Prepared fpr three he replied cheer- the oddly-matched the apartment Qiich He is amused and . IL was 0t nobie chill and deserted. .t it half delighted, t_s loneliness. Open and ushered agai 1 9" Mr be served" s‘eemed you expect him glaborafié stay here ?” Ke every- a number 8 country, a as this, I‘OSB earliest I” She muuer, must always be odd: GAMBLING IN FRANCE Gambling in France is said t reached such proportions that t] ernment has be ‘ tion seriouely. " half of the suic' to losses at the races. warm when I jus’ was reach de stair. De dccteuz‘ shout, “‘Paquette, you dare? Here came a I jump dat h'gh I’m stan’ dere in ten-pound girl 1" ; I’m scared you knoxw Den call. “Docteur 1" He say, “Hello!” I say, “Doctelur You tink dut , I wan' to know. dat is all?” can't spare one of dem, and yet: I'm giad; you don’t have t’reel’ -â€"-‘Victoria, B.C.. Times. y eye quet te, Can’ t; snare I'H feel so- glad I jump dat high, I go for run up stair. De dc'cteu'r see me come, and Cr! "'Hoile on, I'll call you by en by, De room ain't quite prepare.” To. wait dis time was mun-h de worst; I'm‘ fee’im’ pretty queer; L say. “Batees, yo've 30.". a thirst For! drink to Juies Paquezte de First. 13 *' H.e don't coma DL‘D'PI' I'nn- ,’ I drink myseizz a. b You'll like some whis Small drop, for Inc - --., v. 61.11., Juu. wall [0 KHOWK ‘ Hit come 'bout five. six mont’ ago, My wife get sick. and I was go -. Well, wait, and. I will tell; :For bring Docte'ur Labelle. She say. "Batees, you keep downstair,” I say, “Batees, prends done an verre. ’SkL Blane avec du gcmme.” Dem by en by I'm not so glad. y I link, “Poor Rosalie, Maybe she's feelin’ pretty bad, Maybe she die." Dat make me sad. Peirhaps I'll go and see. ’ And den I call “Dccteur!” He say. “You get: away from dere,” And den. “'J‘ais toi," says my belle- . mere, "You can't keep still for sure.” DeptI six; an' feel so triste. I My game ees Jean be ?" _â€"vw-v on your guard about your new ac- quaintance? You -'are so charmed and delighted with everything that you: would not listen to what a spec- tator's impressions of the affair might ha 9" “I suppose, Kiimeny,” Christopher said; wheni he and his companion had gone'so'me distance, and Kilmeny had given eXpression to some of her feel- ings on the subject of their visitâ€"“I suppose that there would be no use in saying anything to put you a little “We dine with Mr.“ W'Errenll‘eJr-to» marrow." Again the dark frown crossed Mr. Daryl's face. . “-I will write and name a day." he said abruptly. “Good-by." 4‘ He turned sharply. and left them wit_hout further farewell. am anxious that you should come often. I‘ have left the picture gallery for your next visit. \Vhen will that be? Tc~morrow3 _The next day 9" um ___. JEAN BAPTISTE PAQUETTE. THE MEMORY. u prance 13 said to have proportions that the Gov- begun to study the ques- ma rrled To be Continued. Glad to see you at '11 deserted us for comes it you are is. estimated that .1gm;I say ”,Batees whisky, just de least, r luck, you know. " laugh en Haut Paris are due in sante. :1 DIa’am Pa- triste, days SH'OES AND mam'orsxgss It is averred by a famous Phil doctor that nervousness is kept Of the Celestial Empire, by the 0f soft-soled shoes. The hard soles fr by the Anglo-Saxon race ar be the pause of their extreme 06” taliliie‘rament. 5v; LuVULl-llu5. Proverbs. â€"One player Ierwes the room to am as guessel, “h is? the oth- [ers remain to choose :1 proxerb and diVide the words bemecu them The guess-er returns and asks each . in turn some trivia] question. In hzs Or her answers the p 13 er must intro- duce the word of the proxezo entrust" 01:1 to him or her. Some. \3 0 dz" « difficult to introduce wing to antxquated style of m1: my PTO‘e-‘b Another way to play proxerbs is {C showt them out simultxneously \ut the Ch‘OlOe of prOVBIbS is les’ricted b5 requ_lring as many pla3exs as there ar The Thimble.-:This is a quiet game; all the persons who join in it, ext-€39t one, are sent out of the room, and dur- ing their absence :1 thimble is p'laPcd in some position where it 15 WSW“ Without being prominent. The searchâ€" ers then come in altogether and PW oeed to look for the thim‘ole. When 2 player Spies ii he must say nethmgv and give no sign, but quie'ly Sit down; those who fail to see it after a QOOd search pay :1 forfeit. Any small ar- ticle can be used if a ihimhle 18 00‘ foithcoming. 4-... Jan Dumb Crambo is a game wuich never £3,111.53 to give enjoyment. The players SilVlde into two parties. Halt remain In the room to choose a word, the oth- er ha‘f go out of the room. Say that the word chosen is “rain." One of the choosers opens the door and calls 10 guessers. “It rhymes wzth ‘pain."' :Then the guessers outside arrange 8 pantomime. They come in and act a sort of speechless comedy, beating one 9f their number for “cane.” This he- ln'g wrong, their pantomime is hissed and they have to retire to think out another. When they act the right “ford they are clapped, and the other Side goes out to become actors instead of audience in their turn. This 5.531.119 gives great scope to The native m- genuit): of the players. quickness is required, for he who is slow will be sure to lose his newl)‘ made word toia sharper adversary. _-__. "_v r â€" ed letter generally makes another word. For instance, he who had ",cart ” if he draws ant can make “craft" of it. Plurals do no: count. If an s is drawn it cannor be allowed to turn cmft into crafts, though it can _turn cab into scab, etc. ‘Great er commences with three, and spreads them before him, face upwards. If his letters make a word he must quick- ly pronounce it, or the Opposite side willdoit and take his word for him. Then each player in turn draws a let- ter end lays it by his others. The add- ”Word Making'ah'd'ififid Taking rec Qufres pasteboarfijetters. Each play- . d---“ “we mm two parts. .In the Three Letter Game each side gives the Other 3. words to guess. Three are given to the guessers, and care must be taken to give such a combin- ation as few words contain. “Geran- scientific words being permitted, have the letters niu in succession. If the guessers find another word, however, they count as if they had guessed the real wordâ€"that is, the successful side counts as many marks as there are letters in the guessed word. Then the opposite side, if sure of their word, can give the same combination again. Gwessers can purchase a letter to help them, the Opposite side counting one for every letter bouaht. Hyphened words are permittedulike mouse-trap, oil-can, in fact letters on the verge of hyphens make, as a rule, the best se- quences of three letters. Several lKe it?" Of course, the; him most contradictory Empire, The hard soles worn u} race are saxd to at extreme nervous must be at..." tter Game each side vords to guess. Three 3f the selected word guessers, and care really names, The £11655. 0m, and goes um :le of Players, ask. You like it?" 9 It Bow" Chinest selected *â€" GiVe us a can at the 0M ' Cochrane Foundrv. Can a 5 gals. of the be Coal Oil for 9 This week we 11;: Inducemcnts to ROB ' LAP Ii luUbE‘ BFHY? HOI{SE BL.’SL.\ 1‘. :LI CIRLINGLE \ ". CURRY COMES. "’x -4 In I. “We pay tQuaZiizy Yet our Prime rea If; The qualify 01 0121‘ 0131 1.13m: :33: widely known, evidence 01'" it (3‘ IN the nmnlmr o Come and gm ”6“"! Stolae- your trade. ket. 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