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Wedged in the small compart- ment of a little car directly behind a smoking monster, with an enormous chimney, fed with cord wood. he was borne over the land. and another puff- ing marvel of different construction carried him over the water. Reaching the Crescent City some time before the strollers, his progress expedited by a locomotive that ran full twenty miles an hour. the land baron found among the latest floating population, com- prised of all sorts and conditions, the Marquis de Ligne. The blood of the patroons flowed siuggishiy through the land baron’s veins. but his French ex- traction danced in every fiber of his being. After learning the more impor- tant and not altogether discreditahle circmnstances about the land baron’s ancestorsfifor if every gentleman were whipped for godlessness how many strihm‘. hacks would there he'fi-Hm marquis. Who declined intimacy with Tom, Dick and Harry and their honest butchers. bakers and candlestick malt- ers of forefathers. permitted an ac- quaintance that accorded with his views governing social intercourse. “Bitteriy! After his conduct be In no longer anything to me! He is dead to Incâ€"dead!” “How did he deviate from the line of duty?” asked Manviile, with in- creasing interest and an eagerness his light manner did not disguise. “A sin of omission or commission?" At war with his neighbors and with little taste for the monotony of a north- ern winter he bethought him of his na- tive city, determined to leave the lo- cality and at a distance wait for the turmoil to subside. His brief dream of the rehabilitation of the common- wealth brought only memories stirring him to restlessness. He made inquiries about the strollers. but to no purpose. The theatrical band had come and gone like KIDSies. The land baron’s face clouded. “Through a stranger. a Frenchman. a silent, taciturn fellow. more or less an adventurer, I take it. He called him- Ielf Saint-Frown"â€" “Saint Prosper!” The marquis gazed at Mauvllle with amazement and incredulity. "J‘You speak bitterly, 1n. le Marquis!” aid the patroon curiously. “This Saint-Prosper you met was a soldierâ€"Ernest Saint-Prosper?” “Yes, he was a soldier. Served in Africa. I believe. You knew him?” “Knew him! He was my ward, the rascal!” cried the other violently. “He was. but nowâ€"ingratelâ€"traitorlâ€"bet- ter if he were dead!” “Eh? What?” mumbled the old no- bleman, staring at his questioner and on a sudden becoming taciturn. “A family affair!" he added finally, with dignity. “Not worth repeating! But what was he doing there?" “He had joined a strolling band of players,” said the other. concealing his disappointment as best he might at his congenion’ s evssive reply. O the scattering of the antirent- era by the rescue party that memorable night at the manor the land baron undoubtedly owed his safety. Beyond reach of per- sonal violence in a neighboring town. without his own domains. from which he was practically exiled, he had sought redress in the courts, only to find his hands tied. with no convincing clew to the perpetrators of these out- rages. 0n the patroon lay the burden of proof. and be found it more difficult than he had anticipated to establish satisfactorily any kind of a case. for alibls blocked his progress at every turn. “A; Saint-Prosper become an actor!” shouted the marquis. his anger again “Thanks! But I came near joining the ranks of the well born angels. But for an accident I should now be a cherub of quality.” “And how, monsieur, did you escape such a felicltous fate?” “It’s a good joke on them.” said Man- ville ironicallx, “I have been north to look after cer- tain properties left me by a distant relative, peace to his ashes!” observed Mauville. “My dear sir, I congratulate you!” exclaimed the nobleman enthusiastic- any. “If my doctor could see me now! Dolts! Quacks!” “Isn’t it? They forbid me touching stimulants. Said they would be fatal! Impostors! Frauds! They haven’t killed me yet.” “This is a genuine pleasure. M. le Marquis," observed the land baron suavely when the two found them- selves seated in a card room with brandy and soda before them. “To meet a nobleman of the old school is indeechelcome in these days when .\'ew Orleans harbors the refugees of the world, for, strive as we will, out- siders are creeping in and corrupting our best circles.” Muttering something about “bour- geoisieâ€"epicier!” the nobleman partook of the liquid consolation before him. which seemed to brighten his spir'its. CHAPTER XVII. Below the grand stand. brilliant with color. strutted the dandies attending to their bets; above. they played a win- ning or losing game with the fair sex. Intrigue and lovemaking were the or- der of the hour. and these daughters of the south beguiled timeâ€"and mor- talsâ€"in a heyday of pleasure. in that mixed gathering burly cotton planters from the country rubbed elbows with aristocratic creoles. whose attire was distinguishable by enormous ruflies and light boots of cloth. The professional follower of these events. the impor. tunate tout, also mingled with the crowd, plainly in evidence by the pro- nounced character- or his dress. the size of his diamond studs or cravat pin and the massive dimensions of his finger rings. No paltry, scrubby track cadger was this resplendent gentleman. but a picturesque rogue, with impu- denos as pronounced as his jewels. breaking forth. “Has he not already dragged an honored name in the dust? A stroller! A player!” The marquis fairly gasped at'the enormity of the offense. For a moment he was speechâ€" less and then asked feebly, “What caused him to take such a humiliating step ?" “My fairest conquest!” piped the listener. With lackluster eyes he re- mained motionless, like a traveler in the desert who gazes upon a mirage. “You have described her well. The features of Dlana! It was at a revival of Vanbrugh’s ‘Relapse’ I first met her, dressed after the fashion of the Count- ess of Ossory. Who would not wor- shlp before the figures of 13er 7" “The wooing, begun in the wings, ended in an ivy covered villa, a retired nook, solitary walks by day, nightlnu gales and moonshine by night. It was a pleasing romance while it lasted, but joy palls on one. Nature abhors same- ness. The heart is like Mother Earthâ€"- ever varying. I wearied of this sur- feit of paradise and left her!” OR several days after rehearsals were over the strollers were free to amuse themselves as they pleased. Their engage- ment at the theater did not begin for about a week. and meanwhile they managed to combine recreation with labor in nearly equal proportions. As- siduously they devoted themselves to a round of drives and rambles through pastures and woodland to Carrolton: nlon: the shell road to Lake Pontehar train: to l-iiloxi, the first settlement or le Freneh. and to the battle grounds Inn-- known as the plains of Chal- lnetfe. where volunteer soldiers were new eneamped awaiting orders to go to the front in the Mexican eatnpaigtt. SEW those who craved greater excite- 3'. the three rare emirses-â€"t.lle Lon- the .\letairie and the ()arrolton-- - <l stimulating diversion. Thin sight of the Metalrie were old dueling wounds. under the oaks, where, it is related. on one Sun- day in 1839 ten duels ocenrrml; where the contestants frequently fought on horseback with sabers. and where the cowherds. says a ehronicler, became so accustomed to s:-ein;.r honor satisfied in this manner that they paid little-at- tention to these meetings. pursuing their own humble duties indifferent to the follies of fashionable society. The fencing schools flourished. What mem- ories cluster around that odd. strange master of the blade, Spedella. a mel- ancholy enigma of a man, whose art embodied much of the finest shading and phrasing peculiar to himself, from whom even many of Bonaparte’s dis- carded veterans were not above ac- quiring new technique and tempera- ment! “He is playing the hero of s ro- mance,” said the land baron moodily. “I confess he has excellent taste, though. The figure of a Juno, eyes like stars on an August night, features proud as Diana, the volce of a siren- in a word, picture to yourself your fairest conquest, M. le Marquis, and you will have a worthy counterpart of this rose of the wilderness." Ho half closed his eyes, as though gazing in fancy upon the glossy dra- peries and rosy flesh of those voluptu- ous court beauties. “Yes, only an incident,” repeated the marquis. “Only an incident. I had almost forgotten it, but your conversa- tion about players and your descrip- tion of the actress brought it to mind. It had quite passed away, it had quite passed away. But the cards, M. Mau- ville, the cards!” ' Shortly after the players’ arrival he- gan the celebrated Leduc matches, at- tracting noted men and women from all oyer the south. The hotels were crowded. the lodging houses filled. while many of the large homes hospi- tably opened their doors to visiting friends. The afternoons found the city almost deserted. The bartenders dis- contentedly smoked in solitude. the le- gion of waiters in the hotels and re- sorts became reduced to a thinly scat- tered array, while even the street vend- ers had “folded their tents” and silent- ly stolen to the races. On one such memorable occasion most of the mem- “A mere incident in an eventful life,” said his companion thoughtfully. bers of the Barnes company repaired to the Metairie. 'Sâ€"Iiéréfinhed by a bevy of admirers. CHAPTER XVIII. Sand for free sample. ? soon a BOWNB. Chemists. .' Toronto. Ontario. 500. and 81.00: on draws“. Childhood is the time to lay the foundation for a sturdy con- stitution that will last for years. Scott’s Emulsion stimulates the growing powers of children, helps them build a firm foundation for a sandy consti- tution. “ Men of oak ” are men in rugged health, men whose bodies are made of the sound- est materials. Susan, sprightly and sparkling. “was an example of that “frippery one of her sex is made up with. a pasticcio of gauzes. pins and ribbons that go to compound that multifarious thing, a well dressed woman.” Ever ready with a quick retort. she bestowed her fa- vors generously, to the evident discom- fiture of a young officer in her retinue whom she had met several days before and who ever since had coveted a full harvest of smiles. liking not a little the first sample he had gathered: How- ever, it was not Susan’s way to in- trust herself fully to any one. it was all very interesting to play one against another. to .intercept angry gleams. to hold in check clashing suitorsâ€"this was exciting and divertingâ€"but she exer- cised care not to transgress those bounds where she ceased to be mistress of the situation. Perhaps her limits in coquetry were further set than most women would have ventured to place them. but without this texnerity and daring the pastime would have lost its charm for her. She might play with edged tools. but she also knew how to use them. ' Scott’s Emulsion is the right stuff. Timbers of oak keep the old homestead standing through the years. It pays to use the right stufi. Standing near the rhymester. story writer and journalist was a tall young mm) dressed in creole fashion. He followed the glances of Straws' ques- tionm's, and a pallor overspread his dark complexion. as he looked at the object of their attention. Without definite purpose the patroon, who had listened with scant attention to the poet. began to move slowly to- ward the actress. and at that moment Near her was seated Kate. indolent. as of yore. now watching her sister With an indulgent. enigmatic expres- sion. anon permitting a scornt'nl glance to stray toward Adonis. who. for his part. had eyes only for his cotnpanlon. a distinct change from country hoi- dens. tavern demoiselles and dainty wenches with their rough hands and rosy cheeks. This lady's hands were like milk. her cheeks ivory. and Adonis in bestowing his attentions upon her bad a twofold purposeâ€"to return, tit for tat for Kate’s flaunting ways and to gratify his own ever fleeting fancy. “The stroller!" he exclaimed halt audibly. “Her counterpart doesn’t ex- ist." “Do you know her, Mr. Mauville?" asked the rhymester, observing that steadfast glance. “Know her?" repeated the land bar- on. starting. “Oh. I’ve seen her act.” Ile stepped back where he could see her more plainly. [n that sea of faces her features alone shone before him clearly, insistently. In a box, halt the length of the grand stand removed, some distance back and to the left of Susan’s gay party. Constance. Mrs. Adams and the soldier were also observers of this scene of animation. Since the manager’s successful flight from the landlord and the constables the relations of the young girl and Saint-Prosper had undergone little change. At first, it is true, with the memory of the wild ride to the river fresh in her mind and the more or less disturbing recollections of that strange, dark night, a certain reticence had marked her manner toward the soldier, but as time went by this touch of re- serve wore 01! and was succeeded by her usual frankness or gayety. In her eyes appeared at times a new thought- fulness, but for no longer period than the quick passing of a summer cloud over a sunny meadow. This half light of brief conjecture or vague retrospection only mellowed the depths of her gaze, and Barnes alone noted and wondered. But today no partial shadows lay under the black. shading lashes. The exhilarating scene. the rapidly succeed. ing events, the turbulence and flutter around her, were calculated to dispel the most pronounced abstraction. Be neath a protecting parasolâ€"for the sun- light shot below the roof at the back and touched that part of the grand stand-a faint glow warmed her cheeks, while her eyes shone with the gladness of the moment. Many of the dandies. regarding her with marked persistency. asked who she was, and none know until finally Editor-Rhyme- ster Straws was appealed to. Straws. informed on all matters. was able to satisfy his questioners. “She is an actress." said Straws. “So we are told. We shall find out next week. She Is a beauty. We can tell that now.” The soldier’s tanned cheek was now as pale as a moment before it had been flushed. His mouth set resolutely. as though fighting back some weakness. With lowering brown and darkening glance be retarded the land bat-9n. “Gad, you must come of a family of cowards and traitors! But you shall fight orâ€"the public becomes arbiter!” And be half raised his arm threaten- inzly ' . Saint-Prosper hesitated a moment. and the land barou‘s face fell. Was it possible the other would refuse to meet him? But he would not let him of! easily; There were ways to force. and. suddenly the words of the mar- quis recurring to him. he surveyed the soldier disdainfully. the eyes of the soldier. turning to the saddling paddock. where the horses were being led out. fell upon the figure drawing near, recognizing in him the heir to the manor, Edward Manville. Constrning in his approach a deliberate intention, a flush of quick anger over- spread Saint-Prosper’s face. and he “Yes." he said umaningly. his 93‘er challenging Saintrf’msuew'a. “Have you been at Spedella’a fencing rooms? Are you in practice?” “Or lover,” interrupted the land har- on. “Perhaps. however. you were only traveling to see the country." “Have you anything furthvr with me?” lnterjected Saint-Proslwr cur-11y. The patroon's blood course-d. lmrn. ing. through his veins. The otlmr‘s contemptuous manner stung him more fiercely than language. “Espvcially if he has followed her across the country." sneored Mauville. “Besides. sinre when have actresses become so clmry of their favors?” In his anger the land baron threw out In- timations he mmm have challenged from other lips. “Has the stage then become :1 holy convvnt?" “You stamped yourself a scoundrel some time ago." said the soldier slow- ly. as though weighing each word. "and now Show yourself a coward wlwn 32m malign a young girl without fntlwr. brother'â€" Ofl’ering no reply to this sally. Saint Prosper's gaze continued to rest colt-l ly and expectautly upon the other. Goaded by that arbitrary regard. an inmlied barrier betWeen him and the young girl. the land baron sought to press forward. His glittering eyes met the other’s. The glam-es they ex changed were like the thrust and parry of swords. Without wishing to ad dress the actress. and thereby risk a public .rebul'f, it was nevertheless llil' possible‘for the hot blooded southern er to submit to peremptory restraint. Who had made the soldier his task master? He read Saint-Prosper’s our- pose and was not slow to retaliate. “if Lam not mistaken. yonder is our divinity of the lane." said the patroon softly. “Permit me." And be strovp to pass. The soldier did not move “You are blocking my way. mon sieur." continued the other sharply. “Not if it lies the other way." “This way or that way. how dops it concern you?" rotorted the land baron “If you sock further toannoy a lady Whom you haw already sufficientiy wronged it is any man’s concern." glanced at the girl by his side. But her manner assured him she had not observed the land baron, for at that moment she was looking in the oppo- site direction, endeavoring to discover Barnes or ,the others of the company in the immense throng. Murmuring some excuse to his uncon- scious companion and cutting short the wiry old lady’s reminiscences'of the first public trotting race in 1818, the soldier left the box and, moving with some difficulty through the crowd, met Mauville in the aisle near the stair- way. The latter’s facq expressed sur- prise. not altogether or an agreeable nature. at the encounter. but he imme- diately regained his composure. “Ah, M. Saint-Prosper.” he observed easily, “l little thought. to see you here.” 1 “Nor i you!” said the other bluntly. The patroon gazed in seeming care lessness from the soldier to the young girl. Saint-Prosper’s presence in New Orleans could be accounted for. He had followed her from the Shadengo valley across the continent. The drive begun at the country inn. lte looking down from the dormer window to wit ness the start, had been a long one. very different from his own briei‘ flight, with its wretched end. These thoughts coursed rapidly through the land baron’s brain: her appearance re- kindled the ashes of the past: the fire in his breast flamed from his eyes. but otherwise he made no display of feel- ing. He glanced out upon the many faces below them. bowing to one wozu an and smiling at another. “You are blocking my way, monsieur." "Oh. I couldn’t stand a winter in thu north.” resumed the patroon. turnip; once more to the soldier. “although the barn burners promised to make it warm for me!” Antiquity o! Masks. Masks are of very ancient origin. In a tomb 3.000 years old at Mycenae Dr. Schliemann found two bodies with faces covered by masks of gold. One of the masks n-presontvd the head of a lion. Among ancient Greeks the lion musk was a sign of distinction. With the Peruvians 01‘ old it was a mark of royal lineage. in a grave of consid- erable antiquity in Peru 8 silver malt was found on the head of n mummy. The mummy of a prince who lived in the reign of Ram IL. «ll-coveted tn The “Second Sana-on." Richard Joy. who died May 18. 1742. at the age of sixty-seven and is buried in the St. Peter's churchyard. isle of Thanet. Kent. England. was known throughout Europe as the “Keutish Hercules." or the “Second Samson." When but . youth of seventeen years he was invited to London by the king to give an exhibition in remarkable feats of ‘Vstrength. Among the feats of his more mature years were those of breaking with his hands and feet a rope with a tensile strength of thirty- flve hundredweight and the lifting of 2,200 pounds. The following il a copy of his epitaph: ' ° Herculean hero. famed for Itrentth. At last lies here. his breadth and length. See how the mighty man is tallen! To death the strong and weak are am one. The same Judgment doth befall Goliath great and David small. Looking up. a half questioning light in her eyes took flight to his untii suddenly arrested by the bard. set ex- pression of his features. Abruptiy chilled by she knew not what. her lashes fell. The horses clumped their hits and tugged at the reins. impatient of the prolonged pause. A pause fell between them. Perhaps she. too. felt the sudden repulse or her own” answer and the ensuing con- straint. Perhaps some compunction moved her to add in a voice not entire- ly steady: “Let us go!" she said in a low. con- strained voice. He made no motion to obey until the sound of a vehicle lwhind them seemed to break the spell. and mechanically he touched the horses with the whip. ins accomplished his purpose. muville had turned to leave when loud voices in a front box near the right aisle at- tracted general attention from those occupying that part of the grand stand. The young oficer who had accompa- nied Susan to the races was angrily confronting a thickset man. the latest recruit- to her corps of willing captives. The lad had assumed the arduous task of guarding the object of his fancy from all comers simply because she had been kind. And why should she not have been? Ile'was only a boy. She was old enough to he-well. an adviser. When, after a brief but point- ed altercation, he iiung himself away with a last reproachful look in the di- rection of his enslaver, Susan looked hurt. That was her reward for being nice to a child! Not long, however, could the interest of the spectators be diverted from the amusement of the day. and soon all eyes were drawn once more to the track, where the horses’ hoofs resound- ed with exciting patter as they strug- gled toward the wire. urged by the stimulating voices of the Jockeys. “Leave New Orleans!" she repeated In surprise. “But Pthought you intend- ed staying here. Why have you chang- ed your mind?” Did he detect a subtle accent of re- gret in her voice? A deep flush mount- ed to his brow. He bent over her sud- denly, eagerly. “Would it matterâ€"1t I went?" She drew back at the abruptness of his words. “To France!" be repeated quickly. “No." and stopped. vvâ€" ' , Do you then measure skill only by inches? It so, I confess you would stand a fair chance of dispatching me. But your address? The St. Charles. I presume." - I - _A “A fractious young cub!" said the thickset man complacently. “Well. I like cubs better than bean!” retorted Susan pointedly. “How did you enjoy it. my dear?" asked Barnes, suddenly reappearing at Constance’s box. “A. grand heat. that. though I did bet on the wrong horse! But don’t wait for us, Saintâ€"Prosper. Mrs. Adams and I will take our time getting through the crowd. i will see you at the hotel, my dear,” he added as the soldier and Constance moved away with the desultory tag end of the procession. On either side .of the road waved the mourni’ul cypress. draped by the hoary tillandsia, and from the somber depths of foliage came the chirp of the tree crickets and the note of the swamp owl. Faint music. in measured rhythm, a foil to disconnect- ed .wood sound, was waited from a distant plantation. “Wait." said Constance. He drew in the horses, and silently they listened. Or was he listening? His glance seemed bent so moodily, almost, on space she concluded he was not. She stole a sidelong look at him. “A penny for your thoughts." she said gayly. He started. “I was thinking how soon I might leave New Orleans." o At her words he turned. the harsh- ness dropping from his face like a dis- carded uzask. the lines of determina- tion wavering. “Let us go!” she said again without looking up. “I was thlnking." he said at length. with an eflort, “that if I killed you people would want to know the re:- "fie patroon laughed. “How solicit- oua you am for her welfare and mine! “How unfair to answer one question with another!" she said lightly. “And so you think-0t going back to France?" [To Blt CMJ'IKUIDJ bought 1nd sold. Ins! Oficoâ€"HmKenzie s (A Town. Mhnrhm Out. UGH MACKA‘ Lind Valuntor 1n. ‘ for the County 0! (in Mod to and novels ca ‘ or. Conveynuc-er. e h loan. Old accounts kinda 00119ch _on _00I “7 Auctioneer for tb filo. promptly atmndc residence or write to Orders mt) be 1m u t ARRISTER, SO Mcllltyre' 8 Block hall. Collection and “mailed to. Seanhes nhhod if required A. G. MACKM', K D 0600 over Gard! 8m. 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