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We have left of Stock :â€" Up to the end of March we have decided to mae our goods move, it selling at Cost will have the effect. DURHA \l . For x: Call and see the Ferguson ”00? SLEIGH, Manufactured in Owen Sound, before buying. Horses 1 CUTTERS, SLEIGHS, ROBE and COATS. BINDE JACOB KRESS. UNDERTAKING PRICES CUT Machine ()i], Harness ()il, Axle Grease and H001 Ointment, go to ‘. P. SA UNDERS Interosc allowed on Savings Bank do. pooits of $1 and upwards. Promp' ntontion and every facility afiorded customers living at a distance. A general Banking business tram» noted. Drafts issued nnd collection:- Dado on all points. Deposits re- ooivod nnd interest. nllowed at mu- rent rates. Furniture . . . Standaid Banknf fEanada G. P. REID Amie: in all principal points in On- tario, Quebec. Innitoba, United States and Engluul JOHN CLARK Copiul Authorized. . . 33,000.000 Psid Up ............. 1 £00,000 Reserve Fund ........ 850.000 U. fi. Uream’ n'o-parators. am Cameron Dunn Hay Forks NDERS, Mowers, Rakes. \Vilkinson Flows, Land Rollers Diamond Smoothing Horrows McGiH Grnmlurs. and Dov*so!l’.~ Churnm Washers and Wringérs, U. 8. Cream n’rparaxors. and DURHAM AGENCY. (McKinnon’s old Sand) HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO. Ill That is sure to plane on always be purchased here. \Is ement Agency! THE SAVINGS BAR K. d. KELLY, Agent. FE w ovsacous ALWAYS ON HAND FOR SALE. The Harnessmaker First Class Hum in connection. Em- a speciaity. ES ONTARIO. ONTARIO DURHAM, ONT. MANAGER “You would not have boneâ€"at Inch 3 risk to : did”â€" “It was a little startling," she admit- ted,_ with a faint smile. “Only a little!” be “If I had not seen stance. “’;th quivering nostrils the animal appeared possessed of unquenchable spirit, but his master’s hearing was less assured as he approached. with an expression of mingled; anxiety and conâ€" corn on his face, the young girl whom the manager had addressed as Con- her. Taken by surprise. she stood as if transfixed. when. with a quick. de- cisive effort. the rider swerved his an« lmal and of necessity rode full tilt at the fence and willow. She felt the rush of air, saw the powerful animal lift itself. clear the rail fence and crash through the bulwark of branches. She gazed at the windbreak. A little to the right or the left, where the heavy boughs were thickly interlaced. and the rider’s expedient had proved serious for himself. but chanceâ€"he had no time for choiceâ€"had directed him to a vulnerable point of leaves and twigs. Before she had fairly recovered herself he reappeared at an opening on the other side of the willow screen and. after removing a number of rails, led . bishorse back to the road. l Descending the stairs and making his way to the barn. he called to Sandy. the stable boy, who was performing his ablutions by passing wet fingers through a shock of red hair, to saddle his horse. The sleepy lad led forth a large but shapely animal, and soon Saint-Prosper was galloping across the country. After a brisk pace for some miles he reined in his horse and, lei- surely riding in a circuit, returned on the road that crossed the farming coun- try back of the tavern. A The rider was rapidly approaching the inn when a sudden turn in the highway as the road swept around a windbreak of willows brought him upon a young "woman who was walking slowly in the same direction. So fast was the pace of his horse and so un- : expected the meeting she was almost under the trampling feet before he saw HE crowing of the cock awak- ened the French traveler. and. going to the window. he saw that daylight had thrown its first shafts upon the unromantlc barn- yard scene. while in the east above the hilltops spread the early flush of morn- ing. Shortly afterward the tired company dispersed and the soldier sought his room. With awkward fingers he. released the dress. and she bowed her acknowl- edgment. which he returned with form- al deference. Then she passed on and he raised his head. his glance following her through the bleak looking ball. up the broad. ill lighted staircase. into the mysterious shadows which prevailed above. “You are going to retire, my dear? That is right. We have had a hard day's traveling.” She bent her head and her lips press- ed softly the old man’s cheek. after which she turned {mm the rest of the company with a grave bow. But as she passed through the doorway her flowing gown caught upon a nail in the wall. Preoccupied though he seemed. her low exclamation did not escape the ear of the soldier. and. quitting his place, he knelt at her feet, and she, with half turned head and figure grace- fully poised. looked down upon him. With awkward fingers he released Here the dark haired girl arose, the dinner being con'cluded. There was none of his usual brusquoness of man- ner as the manager, loaning back in his chair and taking her hand, sail: His lmpassive blue eyes 'met her sparkling ones. “I am honored in being admitted to your fellowship.” he returned perfunc- tortly. “I fear, sir, that you find our poor company Intrusive. since we have forced you to become one of us?” she said. toying with her fork and thereby displaying a White and shapely hand. It the young girl felt any Interest in the presence of the taclturn guest she concealed it, scarcely looking at him and joining but rarely in the conversa- tlon. Susan, on the other hand, re- sorted to sundry coqnetries. Yet was she worthy of more than passing‘ scrutiny. The gleam of the lamp fell upon her well turned figure. and the glistening of her eyes could be seen in the shadow that rested on her brow beneath the crown of hair. She wore a dark lavender dress, striped with silk, a small “jacquette,” after the style of the day. the sleeves being finished with lace and the skirt full and flowing. Her heavy brown tresses were arranged in a coitfure in the fash- ion then prevailing. a portion of the hair falling in curls on the neck, the remainder brought forward in plaits and fastened at the top of the forehead with a simple pearl ornament. her. glanced up. His gaze rested on her for a moment and then returned in cold contemplation to the fare set before him. wannL fingers he released and she bowed her acknowl- which he returned with form- mv. Then she passed on and his hem]. his glance following CIIA PTER II ya: I he broke In gravely. 399” you just when I THE BOWEN-MERRILL COMPANY “Lords or patroons, they are called.” she replied, her face still flushed. From the window of her room Susan “There are lords, in this country1 then?’ The countenance of the young girl’s companion retrograded from its new found favor to a more inexorable cast. “A friend or yours?” he said briefly. “I never saw him before,” she an- swered, with flashing eyes. “Perhaps he is the lord of the manor and thought I was one of his subjects." As they drew aside to permit it to pass, the features of its occupant were seen, who, perceiving the young girl on the roadâ€"the shawl, half fallen from her shoulder revealing the plastic grace of an erect figure-gazed at her with surprise. then thrust his head from the window and bowed with smiling, if someu'at exaggerated. po- liteness. The next moment carriage and traveler vanished down the road in a cloud of dust. but an alert observer might have noticed an eye at the rear port hole, as though the person within was supplementing his brief observa- tion from the side with a longer, if di- minishing, view from behind. The sound of carriage wheels inter- rupted his reply. and. looking in the di- rection from whence it came. they ob- served a coach doubling the curve be fore the willows and approaching at a rapid pace. It was a handsome and imposing equipage. with dark crimson body and Wheels. preserving much of the grace of ancient outline with the utility of modern springs. “No lord of mine!” she replied guy. ly. “My lord must have a velvet robe. not frayed. and :1 sword not tin. and its most sunguinury purpose must not he to get between his legs and trip him up. Of c urse, when we act in barns"â€" “In barns!” “Oh, yes; when we can find them to act in. ” She glanced at him half mockingly. “I suppose you think of a baxn as only a place for a horse.” tinned. “Mr. O'l"lariaty." she answered. a suggestion of amusement in her ,g.ance. Beneath the shading of straight. black brows her eyes were deceptively dark until. scrutinized closely. they resolved themselves into a clear gray. “Ah.” he said. recalling Adonis’ (O'Flariaty’S) appearance. and as he spoke a smile of singular sweetness lightened his face. “a Spanish grandee with a touch of the brogue! But I must not decry your noble lord.” he added. “I was looking over a part. but I know it very well,” she added. moving slowly from the border of willows. Loading his lnorso. he followed. 13:333.usuaafivfiéfigu a. t ‘. “Your horse Wants to go on," she said, observing this equine byplay. “He usually does." replied Saint- Prosper. “Perhaps, though, I am in- terrupting you? I see you have a play in your hand.” While the soldier and the young girl were thus occupied in surveying the valley and the adjacent mounds and hummocks the horse, considering doubtlessly that there had been enough inaction, tapped the ground with re- bellious energy and tossed his head in mutiny against such procrastination. His gaze, following hers. traversed one of the hollows. Below yet rested shadows, but upon the hillside a glory celestial enlivened and animated the surrounding scene. The smile brightened. “Oh, I think you deserve that.” “I am not so sure." he returned. glancing down at her. Shmting between the lower branches of the trees the sunshine touched the girl's hair in flickering spots and w. her dress like caressing " ="~'"i. until her figure. passing "MW. left these glimmer- w the dusty road behind -." a»: strings of her little muslin cap, flaunted in the breeze and a shawl of China crape fluttered from her shoulders. So much of her dusky hair as defied concealment con- trasted strongly with the calm trans- lucent pallor of he'r face. The eyes alone belittled the tranquillity of coun tenance; against the rare repose of fea- tures they were more eloquent, shin- ing beneath brows delicately defined but strongly marked and shaded by long upturned lashes, deep in tone as a sloe. "You are an early riser." he resumed. “Not always,” she replied. “But after yesterday it seemed so bright outdoors and the country so lovely I” 3’3 mbvb: 7:7 :7 7:777:77: i‘fifii‘rfififififii‘r 2777:: 7:77;: 7-7:». - v.7bbbbbbbiz :777bvbbba “We esz-w-z-m added. “Risk to myself! From what?” 'A whimsical light encroached on the set look in his blue eyes. “Jumping a rail fence? But you have not yet said you have pardoned me?" 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With which he pulled hiinselt togeth- er. went to the window. raised it and placed a stick under the frame. trauun horn_" k» - ,..d .‘ “Curse me, if this isn't a beastly fire!” he exclaimed, stretching himself still more. yawning and passing a hand through his black hair. “Hang them, they might as well shut up their guests in the smokehouse with the bacons and hams! I feel as cured as a side of pig ready to be hung to a dirty rafter.” He raised his eyes slowly as the sol- dier entered and surveyed him deliber- ately. From a scrutiny of mere phys. ical attributes he passed on to the more important details of clothes. noting that his sack coat was properly loose at the waist and that the buttons were sulfi- ciently large to pass muster. but also detecting that the trousers lacked breadth at the ankles and that the hat had a high crown and a broad brim, from which he complacently concluded the other was somewhat behind the shifting changes of fashion. In the taproom the soldier encoun- tered the .newcomer. seated not far from the fire, as though his blood flowed sluggishly after his long ride in the chill morning air. Well built. al- though somewhat slender ot‘ figure, this latest arrival had a complexion of taw- ny brown, 8. living russot. as warm and glowing as the most vivid of Vandyke pigments. “La!” she said, holding a mass of blond hair in one hand and deftly coil- ing it upon her little head. “I believe she got up early to meet him.” But Kate only yawned lazily. was mzaiu :llil':u'?"(l .. ,_ Saint-Prosper, who siowly approacneu. He paused with his horse before the front door. and she stood a moment near the little porch. on either side of which grew sweet Williams, four o’clocks and larkspur. But the few conventional words were scanty crumbs for the fair eavesdropper above. the young girl soon entering the house and the soldier leading his horse in the di- rection of the stable. As the latter dis- appeared arouud the corner of the tav- ern Susan left the window and turned to the mirror. “They tell me there’s a theatrical To Mistress Susan 1! exciting whilr» it In“ dandy had dimwwn: The gallant top touched the narrow brlm of his hat to Kate, who was peep- lng from one window. and waved a kiss to Susan. who was surreptitiously glancing from another. whereupon. both being detected. drew hark hastily. Ow-rwhelnwd by‘the amwaranm- of a guest of such manifest distinction. the landlord bowed ohquuionsly as the otlwr entered the tavern with a super- cilious nod The equipage drew up and a 'young man. dressed in a style novel in that locality. sprang out. He wore a silk hat with scarcely any brim. trousers extremely wide at the ankle, 11 waist. coat of the dimensions of 1745 and large watch ribbons sustaining ponder- ous bunches of seals. turning and looked surprised as well as a bit annoyed. Truth to tell, Mistress Susan, with her capacity for admiring and being admired, had conceived a momentary interest in the soldier. a fancy as light as it was ephemeral. That touch of melancholy when his face was in repose inspired a transi- tory desire for investigation in this past mistress of emotional analysis. But the arrival of the coach which had passed the couple soon diverted Susan’s thoughts to a new channel. Toronto, Oahu-lo. SCOTT 6': BOWNE, Be sure that this Picture in the form of a label is on the mp er of eve bottle of Emuiion you tmyr.y We will send you the Penny, l. e., a sample free. ’ gun‘s-u”, [Qt .gu- #- J’U‘Q‘ 6.9 \‘.’ 3! S His listener half started from his} neat. and had the speaker not been 3 Writing and Dressing. more absorbed in his-own easy flow of Dorothy--Imn't you feel in awe of conversation than in the attitude of the ; mom-y women 2 other he would have noticed that qufck ' Dora-.\'o. indeed. My literary eon-1n Ethane of manner. Not perceiving it. says it takes more sense to dress well ; hour-over. be amused Irrelevant: . than it does to write a boobâ€"Detroit “lie was my tutor and is now my frequent correspondent. Not a bad sort of mentor either!" The new arrival paused and smiled reflectively. “Only recently I received a letter from him with private details of the flight of the king and vague intimations‘ot a scan- dal in. the army, lately come to light.” “By reputation. certainly.” be an swexed slowly. “Her tumults have in a measure been mine.” he continued. “Now she is with- out a king 1 am well nigh without a mother land. True. I was not horn there-shut it is the nurse the child turns to. Paris was my Donneâ€"a merry abigail! Alas. her vicious brood have turned on her and cast her ribbons in the mire! Untroubled by her own brats. she could extend her estates to the El Dorado of the southwestern seas.” He had risen and. with hands behind his back. was striding to and fro. Coming suddenly to a pause. he asked abruptly: “Do you know, the Ahbe Moneau?" At the mention of that one time sub- tle confidant of the deposed king. now the patron of republicanism. Saint Prosper once more regarded his com- panion attentively. For the time his light manner forsook him. “As you please.” said the lust guest carelessly. “,I had thought to exchnug a little gossip with you. butâ€"n’importe! In my own veins flows some of the blood of your country." ea lmlf quizzioaliy. "Well. it‘s a plums- ure to meet somebody from sommvlwm- As I. too. have lived-not in v:iin'.--in I'm-is m- may have mutual friemie'f' "It ix‘ unlikely." said the sohiivr. who n'w'mxvhiie had drawn off his I'iu"iv: Liuww. hlm'od them on the mamtt-l and sat racing the are. with his hark u the other guest. As he spoke he turned )elibemtely and bent his penetrating glance on his questioner. “Yes. sir; at once. sir! But first lot me intrdduce you to Mr. Saint-Prosper of Paris. Make yourselves at home. gentlemen." The landlord 1m wed. those rufflos' leveled by tho dmv: my wrist bands in disarray; the odor of 11;. road pervading my person! The trunks I pray you!” The sprightly guest threw up his hands. ' “The trunks; the trunks!" be ex- claimed in accents of despair. “Look at the disorder of my attireâ€"the pride of “Forty odd miles. Perhaps you are seeking the old patroon manor there. They say the heir is expected any day.” gazing fixedly at the young man: “at least the antirenters have received in- formation he is coming and are prepar- 111g"â€" “How can I tell?” returned the new- comer lightly. The landlord looked startled. “How far is it to Meadtown?” contin- ued the guest. “Very well, sir; 1’“ have Sandy look after them. You are going to stay. then?" “More!" exclaimed this latest guest Ironic-ally. “Well. bv: ter late than nev- er. See that my servant has help with the trunks.” “Is there anything more I can do for you?" nis cnair and relapsing into its depths. “Perhaps you are one of them '3" “I have not that honor." “Honor!" repeated the new arrival. with a laugh. “That’s good! That was one of them on the road with you. I’ll be bound. You have good taste! Heigho!" he yawned again. “i’m an- chored here awhile on account of a lame horse. Perhaps. though.” bright- ening, “it may not be so bad after all. These players promise some diversion.” At that moment his face wore an ex- pression of airy. jocund assurance which faded to visible annoyance as he continued: “Where can that landlord be? He placed me in this kennel. van. lshed and left me to my fate. Ah. here he is at last!" as tlu- host approached. reapevtfuily inquirin ;_- : “That’s the strange part. She ll ll- most like a mother to it.” “Think of a woman with her social responsibilities having a child!” “Disgracerul! But they say she h tond of it.” “George was very precocious. He voted much earlier than they usually do.” “But he didn't vote and] be was twenty-one?" Precocious. “Oh, yes. we were a very young cou- pleâ€"mere children. in fact. I was but a simpering schoolgirl in short skirts. and Gmrge was just a boy in jau-kvts. I remember how plvaM he was when be cast his first vote." Don't be fooled by a cheer or by a crowd. Cheers are nothin’ but a breeze. an’ as for a crowd. no matter who you are. there would always be a bigger turnout to see you hanged than to shake your mittâ€"Alfred Henry Lewis in “The Boss.” Do not attempt to do a thing unless you are sure of yourself, but do not re- linquish it simply because some one else is not sure or youâ€"Stewart 13d- ward White in “The Forest.” Life is the only real counselor. W13- dom unfiltered through personal expe- rience does not become a part of the moral tissues.-â€"Edith Wharton in “Sanctuary." Human nature is not always at its highest level. and heroic sacrifices arise only from heartfelt motives. â€"Slr George 'Trevelyau in “The American Revolution.” A man's conscience Is the best baron). eter of his ability.â€"Oweu Kildare in “My Mamie Rose.” Women's counsel'may not be worth much. but he who despiseth it is not wiser than he should be.â€"Amelia E. Barr in “The Black Shilling." Lite is shortâ€"avoid causing yawns.- Eleanor Glyn in “The Damsel and the Sage." Agneta Park, near Delft. in Holland. is another Utopia example. A tract of ten acres has upon it 150 houses. each with its little garden and with cer- tain common buildings and common grounds. The houses are occupied by the employees of a great distilling com- pany. who form a corporation which owns the park. Each member owns shares in the corporation and pay: rent for his house. The surplus. after all expenses have been paid. comes back to him as dividend. If he wishes to go away or if he dies his shares are bought up by the corporation and sold to the man who takes his place. Inupenn Conntflen In Which l'nn- perln- In Unknown. Denmark claims that there is not a single person in her domain who can- not read and write. On the northeast coast of New Guinea the island of ‘ Kutaba. surrounded by a wall of coral 300 feet high on one side and from 50 to 100 feet on the other. maintains thirteen villages of natives. to whom war, crime and poverty have been un- known since the beginning of their traditions. The most peaceful and comâ€" tortable community in Europe is the commune of the Canton \‘aud. in Swit- zerland. Nearly every one is well air. and there are no paupers. Finland is a realm whose inhabitants are remark- able for their inviolate integrity. There are no banks and no safe deposits. for no such security is essential. You may leave your luggage anywhere for any length of time and be quite sure of finding it untouched on your return. and your purse full of money would be Just as secure under similar circum- stances. The Finns place their money and valuables in holes in the. ground and cover them with a big leaf. Such treasure is sacredly inspected by all who pass it. but in the rare event of a man wishing to borrow of his neigh. bor during his absence he will take only the smallest sum he requires and place a message in the hole telling of his urgent need and promising to re- pay the amount on a specitied date. And he will invariably keep his word. for the Finn is invincible in his inde- pendence. “Thank you," said the soldier. at the same time rising from his chair. “I have no inclination so early in the any.” “Early i" queried the newcomer. “A half pint of Chateau Cheval Blanc or Cm du Chevalier. high and vinout. paves a possible way for Brother Jona- than’s dejennerâ€" fried pork. potatoes and chicory!" And. turning to his servant. who had meantime entered. he addressed a few words to him and. “An unsociable fellow! I wonder what he 13 doing here." “You see. I am a sociable animal. After being cramped in that miserable coach for hours it is a relief to loosen one's tongue as well as one's legs. Even this smoky hovel suggests good fellow- Ihlp and jollity beyond a dish of tea. Will you not join me in a bottle of wine? I carry some choice brands to obviate the necessity of drinking the home brewed concoctions of the inn- keepers of this district." PICKINGS FROM FICTION. 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