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D [21.11” .â€" â€"â€" MANAGER DURHAM AGENCY. Gustom Carding argd_ Spin: A. LARGE assortment‘of Tweeds. Yarns, Blankets and Flannels al- ways in stock. Ready-made Cloth- ing of the latest design kept in stock. Wagefls, Buggies, Etc. Fresh Groceries always in stock at the Lowest Prices: S. SCOTT, . JGHN CLARK PLO‘N POIX'FS and a. full line. of general repairs con- stantly kept on hand here. That is sure to please can always be purchased here. Also a First Class Hearse always in connection. Em lmlminz: a speciaity. d. KELLY. Agent. Machine Oil, Harness Oil, Axle Grease and H001 Ointment, go to The highest price in Cash or Trade for any quantity. ning promptly aztended t6 and satisfaction guaranteed. The Harnessmaker. DURHAM, ONT. DURHAM, ONTARIO CHAPTER xx. 158 STETSON was considerably agitated and nervous when she finally appeared in the library. Her facial lines were drawn and haggard, indicating the strain she had just passed through. When she en- tered, I stood before her as I said: “You must pardon me for telling you an untruth but I could not do other- wise in the presence of your guest. I do not come with a message from my master, but with one item myself.” She looked inquiringly at me and waved her hand toward a seat while she dropped wearily into another. “No; I will stand,” I said, “until I find out whether my request will be granted.” “Your request? What is it?” Her mind was still dwelling upon the interview that had just closed, and the purport of my Werds had hardly at- tracted her attention. “Oh. '. see!" she added a moment lat- er, with the faintest indication of a smile on her face. “You have come to ask me to fulfill my promise of the 0th. “Exactly,” I said. “VA ell. what 15 it?” “As I told you then, it will seem very “Then you will not grant my chucsw it. But you will find in the end it wil be for your own gooc .” “Expl. in yourself, ” she said show ing mute interest. “I do not like so much mystery.” “But, ma’am, it will be a mystery to you for some time yet. I cannot ex- plain matters even nowâ€"not until my request is fulfillec .” She looked at me with amusement and then added: “Well, go on. I’ve promised, and PI} keep my word.” “My request is this: I want you to accompany me to a certain house on next Tuesday evening at 9 o’clock sharp. where I will explain and show you things that wili greatly alter your views of some of your friends.” “\‘Chr. sir. that is an absurd proposi- tion.” she said, rising. 'mth some dig- nity. “Then you will not grant my re- quest ?" I said quietly. "Hon 0:121 l 1111 ier swh circum- StSJL US?" ‘ You 11tomised. " “You, :1113121ing in rmson. hit you ask me to go to u strunzte 11:) se uith you in the evening. and what assurance have I thz ”it 'â€" "I 11nder>.t tand. nm’am; you have no confidence in me. I reminded you at the time you promised to do what I asked of you that it would require con- fidence and belie in me. I see now that you haven’t. “You are severe. I did not say that,” she answered in a less repelling voice. “No, but you implied as much. But I will not test your faith in me any more. I will give you assurances that my purposes are honorable.” my Purposes are honorable” Scott’s Emulsion is the She waited for me to proceed while - a flush overspread her face. means 0f llfC? 31d 0f the 317' “You know Mr. Jaimson?” I asked. joyment of life of thousands of “Yes. very W911.” men, women and c1 ildien. “He is a friend of yours, and I be- lieve you would trust yourself with , TO the mt“ gm)“ 5 Emm' him after dark.” Sion gives the flesh and She n°dd9d amafively- strength so necessary for the “Well, Mr. J aimson is in my secret, n and he will accompany us. Under cure 00f consv TPUOD and the those circumstances will you go with repflll‘lng Of 1:; dy losses from me next Tuesday evening?” any wasting disease “Why, of course. It must be all right it Mr. Jaimson approves of it_.” “But _where do we go?” she asked inquisitively. 7‘He does. He will call here before I do on that evening, and the three of us will go together.” ‘:I cannot tell you now. You will know that night.” “You will in time. But one other re- quest. Will you promise to keep this matter absolutely secret? Do not even tell Mr. Goddard or Dr. Squires. If you do. everything will be ' smiled, “How mysterious you seem! I do not understan d it at all.” and, mark my word, you will repent of it if you do.” :1 will promisegfshe answeggd. strange t6 you, and I now repeat “And Keep your p‘rOmise better than you (1'; d the other one ” I could not re- frain from saying. for her lack of trust in me had piqued me a little. She colored and at first would have resented my bold words, but an after- thought checked her. "Yes. I will redeem my promise this time without question.” “Thank you. Then on Tuesday at a quarter to 9 Mr. Jaimson will call for you. and you will be ready to accom- pany him. I will call for both of you at 9 o’clock. I will guarantee that you will return to your home without hurt or injury.” I hastily withdrew then. She ac-3 companied me to the door. She was watching me peculiarly, trying to de- g cide, I imagine, whether I was a T crank or a sane man and whether she ‘I had made a mistake or not in promisâ€" { ing to accompany me. . CHAPTER XXI. WAITED with fever- ish anxiety for Tues- day night. It was natural that I should experience constant fear about the suc- cess of my little scheme. If either my master or Dr. Squires got a hint of my intentions, the game would be up and I would have all my labor for nothing. It would be such an easy matter, too, for either Miss Stetson ‘or Mr. Jaimson to drop a word to some relative or inti- mate friend which would ruin every- thing. I had not learned What Dr. Squires" mission was in leaving the mansion on Tuesday afternoon and evening. but I concluded that it had something to do with his prospective fortune. and this fortune, I felt reasonably certain, con- sisted solely of the stolen goods which had accumulated in his house. He had evidently reached the point where he thoughtit advisable to ship them away to some more convenient place where they could be disposed of to ad ’an- tage. it would he compar: ively easy to send them oft‘ by express to some distant city and melt up the silver pieces and sell the metal for what it would bring. While he was making arrangez'nmts to escape with his unlawful goods I was planning; to capture him and rob him of his soie title to a fortune. I did not doubt but he 'could take the lion’s Share of the spoils, leaving my master only a small portion. or probably he would at the last moment escape with- out dividing at all with him. 110 was capable of such :1 trick. Shortly after dusk on Tuesday 1 ap- f preached the old mansion on foot. I , had made sure of the doctor’s disap- pearunce. I saw him get on the train : i about noon and leave for the city. As soon as it was dark enough to conceal myself from View I approached the house and looked through the kitchen windows. The old Indian serv- ant was alone and seemed to he busily engaged in cooking his supper. When I had made sure of this, I hurried around to the front piazza and began to climb the post which had once be- fore served me a similar good turn. Knowing the 11 av 11 oil I made quick work in climbing on the roof of the muse and I 1eaehed the cupoia eith- out mishap. Here I tound everything as I had left it timing my p1exious visit. I Opened the window without difliculty and proceeded to lift the trap door in the floor. The lock had not been tampered with. and nobody had ever been the wiser for my first visit. In a few moments I found my way down the ladder and stood in the upper hall. The house was wrapped in flax]:- To the men Scott’s Emul- sion gives the flesh and strength so necessary for the cure of consumption and the repairing of Lady losses from any wasting disease. any wasting dzsease. For women Scott’s Emul- sion does this and ‘more. It is a most sustaining food and tonic for the special trials that women have to bear. To children Scott’s Emul- sion gives food and strength for growth of flesh and bone and blood. FOr pale girls. for thin and sickly boys Scott’s Emulsion is agreat help. Send for freosample. Toronto. Ontario. 50c. and.$l.00: all drugglsts. -- u dun-l 1.1 .5. ,Un'H'M‘I-b. .‘rl". V J . qty : "1g”; 29‘2“: ; WaW" "" "'v'é mess. exccm for tlw iI-Jln i: 1 I'm" A I". .13. This all helped to z: 2:.L: 0 1m p.311 easier. Iâ€"descended the front stairs noise- lessly. and through the half open door I could catch a glimpse of the old servant. From this position I could? measure his ,probahle strength and powers. It was necessary that I should be able to cope successfully with him, and I was not going to run any risk. For some time I watched his slow movements about the kitchen. He pre- pared his supper and ate it in silence. Then when he proceeded to wash the dishes I found that it was getting late, and for the success of my plan it would be necessary to expedite mat- ters. I purposely dropped a heavy book in the front hall and then glided quickly behind the odice portieres. The noise, as I expected. attracted the oldâ€"man from his work, and he came catlike into the hall, peering intently ahead of him. He did not expect to find any one in the house. The noise sounded as if it proceeded from the front piazza. The old man glanced through the plate glass of the front door before he Opened it. This was my opportunity. -1 sprang out of the' darkness and landed plump upon the man’s back, carrying him to the floor by my weight. As we fell together I had grasped his two arms and held them securely locked behind him. For :1 moment he was so frightened by this sudden at- tack that he did not suuzrnle, but when he felt me lemming, t lope 'uound his elbows and wrists he summoned all of his strength and 1‘ ought desperately. I had not um excstimated his strength. He was. .133.) and lithe. but powerful and sinewy. He was like : serpent in his wriggling, and 1 land the j grmtest difiiculty in the world to hold him. We struggled and semi-lied about , the hall floor for ten minutes before I could tame him. 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It was then half past 8. and I had half an hour in which to reach the Stetson mansion in time‘to meet my appointment. CHAPTER XXII. WAS at Miss Stetson’s promptly at 9 o’clock. Mr. Jaimson was waiting there for me. and Miss Stetson was all prepared for her strange journey. “I don’t like this at all.” she said. biting her lip. “I don’t know whether to regard it as a joke or not." “It, is not a joke.” Mr. Jaimson re- plied seriously. “1 fear it is far from it.” like mysteries.” “It 1's for him to tell you.” he an- swered, pointing toward me. fl 'Knovfihg thafi he,to’ok me for a de- tective, I answered evasively: “Weill soon be there. Miss Stetson. and then you will know all.” I led them “a brisk mtlk down the old highway until we reached the ground surrounding the old mansion. .When I turned to go up to the house. Mr. {aimson started and exclaimed: my pace. FLO-f course this is where Dr. Squires lives. but what of that?” inquired Miss Stetson. looking from One to the other. \‘ \‘g lamp long enough {031:0 mu p “Why not tell me all. then? 1 don’t “Isrit Dr. Squires?” I nodded atfirmatively and increased Neither of us'made replyi but trudged I had grasped his two arms. Aycr’s P1113 are good live: pills. You know that. The best family laxative you can buy. They keep the bowelsrcgular, cure' consiipatioa. Good Pills on 'in gloomy silence. Without any fcrmality or explana- tion I produced Ihe key and opened the front door (‘1’ the old house. I stepped inside and lighted the ball lamp. Then as they followed me 1 closed the door. mm'm “Dr. Squires is not at home tonight." said Miss Stetson, “and 1 do not save why we should enter his house in this way. Where did you get the key and Where is his old servant?" Want ioufiibiisféche or beard a beautiful brown or rich black ? Use “One thing at a time, Miss Stetson,” I replied. “I will explain everything in a few moments. Please be seated in the hall until I light more lamps." I left them in the hallway while 1 bounded up the stairs to see if the old servant was all right. I unlocked the room and glanced in. He was propped up in the same attitude on the bed. and his bandages were secure. 308K3§6EHAM3ME I closed and locked the door and turned then to the treasure room. I put two or three extra lights in this place, placing them so that the rays would glisten on the silverware and jewels. I drew off all the coverings of the stolen goods and even arranged many of them so they would show off to the best advantage. With the lights shining down upon them they made a feast for the eyes that was dazzling. It was a spectacular effect that grati- fied my little vanity. I returned to the hall. Where I had left my two compzmk'ms. and said: “If you will accompany me upstairs, I will make all this 111ystery plain." irhey both eagerly followed me. even Miss Stetson showing more than her ordinary curiosity. She preceded Mr. Jaimson. and as she reached the door of the room I threw it Open and said: “Behold. Miss 8191:3021. Dr. Squires' secret! Here is the 12);:212‘1'3: which he has safely gua fled from you and all the people around here.” ‘ 09 . A ‘ - ‘ .' o .7, ‘vv’ 0 ‘ 9 , to oznuu. :19 19mm! 51931113.. “Who are then"? she ;-::;:rt‘.)ed Whi‘.) s 8 f her face turned white and red. “Notâ€" surcly 110tâ€"â€"Dr.”-â€"- “Yes, Miss Stetson. I fear Dr. Squires } is one of the guilty parties." “It can’t be. How could he do such f a thing? Iâ€"Iâ€"don't undersiand it.” She leaned against the wall for sup- ; port. Mr. Jaimson put his arm around ': her waist. She stepped into the her eyes with one hand pod bum; with a little meat. “What doe beautiful th come from?" “ 4111111119 some of them. Miss Stet- son.” I said. “Look at 1113; hunzglsomc. .0 silver teapota ml wntor 11*111 Sh" st'vppcd forward and took them out of my hand and 111m 1101.111}; drop- :md them in he' agitation. " T11}: they are mine! They have my 111:>‘{11e1-’s initials on. ’."-.1c,‘»’ are the 01ch stolen {ruin my 11.021521." “Yes. Hwy belong" to um. and if you Will 1001: mound 1,011 will :..0 plenty of other: that you may recognizeâ€"not 0171;: those which inflonged to you, but 1'01; )32' neighbors." She picked up our: :Ii'i'm' another, Size nic‘vrd up one after another, A.\ 11311511111; 1110111 wit': «ml: eagerness that $311: no 11\ (hopped 1110111. Then she turned helpless towuni me and Mr. J 1111119011. “ "s'hat does it mean , 1.11. Jaimson?” she awked in '1 trot 11>1111§:_\oice. “T11 :11. \"o 11 1\ e at 119nm the robbers “You must not give way to your feelings,” he said tenderly. “You must be brave. There is more to do tonight. We must tell you the whole story. and you must be equal to the emergency. It is difficult”â€" I interrupted him by touching his arm. ‘he sound of wheels on the gravelly drive had attracted my atten- tion. ‘ ' “Sdmebody is coming,” I said. “Go down to the office. I will foliow you.” v .â€" v I tumed the l1".1ts out quicklv, locked the (1001 and bounded c1011 11 the staixs tWo at a time. Had the doctor unex- pectedly returned earlier than he had promised. 9 - - M - A‘__~_‘A rum"- When I reached the office. I shoved them into a closet shut off from the rest of the room with soft, sheeny cur- tains. The place was barely large enough for all of us to squeeze in. I warned t‘ 111111 to keep quiz-t until I gave them permission to 5110.113. Through the soft curtains we could see any one in the. office. but nobody muid see us. “e had bareiv closeml ourselves when the sound of :1 km in the lock of the front door announced the coming of the owner of the house.iiv:1vv steps in the hail M: L: ~:.i:::1d thmoice of D1'. Squ ix'es coui ::ilv ix: :z'd s:1_'.' 2:13;: Vl- u-. w].â€" "I supposé my 22222:; has zutixed. Charles. I told him 22 .t .2 wait 1m for me. Ah. he has left :2 Ii-rht 32221123222: for me in the (22300. It :22. :xys svvms more- cheerful to 2:2.0 :1 Eight waiting for 1.012.“ .v. 4': ,, H9 01 tered “I? 0..“ mymastcr.A1’tort into a brig htcr 'u :. 2:9 L overcoat. “Xo. Charles: you': fining that I do not treatmm‘zt. l min sun ment in you may 1-.- The doctor tank a {.mzile from the mantelpieco and poured out some brandy, swallowing: it with a gulp. “But you knm‘: the off? (1." mm in .)- notic treatment has upan 1:29,":113' [11:25 3]] 112031-? Where d p... ’d (/2 0‘, 5(5- does t thins: you're v. ‘0. X'OllOX’ed b j 311:: up the light by removed his v.7.nng in imag- ;.:-‘;. 301) :12 12:3" '. x: 719d unprove- pain. at. a. “"13 \ f “ts L they 9. ter replied; “Every morning after you subject me to It I’m so weak and languid that I do not care to do any- thing.” “Merely temporary-merely tempora. ry. Charles. Nobody can be reduced to the hypnotic state without feeling some ill eflects of it afterward. But they are me 1y temporary and not lasting; they eave no permanent ill- ness. You soon rally from your ta‘. tiguo?" “Yes. I’m all right after a long rest, but it does not seem natural that such a reaction should follow.” “On the contrary. it is very nature. - most natural. 1 should be surprised if it were not so. I cannot enter into a detailed explanation of hypnotism: it would require too much time. but 1 can assure you that it etfects the nervo ous system for the time. and under the intense strain the nerves are subjected to the body must afterward {an} rou- and weary. That is all there is to it. If you were a weak. nervous person. I might hesitate, but one with your strong, vigorous constitution ought to stand it.” My master did not reply, but re- mained passive. looking intently at the fire in the grate. “Why should you be so discouraged tonight?” the doctor added a moment later. “Has anything occurred to make you dissatisfied with my treatment '1” “No. except that I’m getting skep- tical. I believe at times that I'm en- tirely well. I would never know that anything ailed me except when I‘m re- minded of it by my engagements with you. Then I go home from here and wake up the next morning with all the feelings of a man who had been through a severe fit of sickness. I don’t understand it.” “My dear Charles, that is the pe- culiarity of your disease and of my treatment of it.” the doctor replied. “I have succeeded in warding off any at- tacks of the disease itself, but at a slight expense of nerves. That you must expect. No medicine can cure an inherited disease Without giving some counter shock to the system.” “So you’ve told me before, doctor, and I’ve accepted it trustingly. But now I want to know how much longer you will have to experiment with me? You admit yourself it is only experi- mental?” “It was at first, but not now. I’m positive about the results. ‘So well hate I s111'01'13'1-d that I'm 1'1>::113' to announce that in half a dozen more treatments you will he ontircly cured. Them wi'lt then be no more 11:11:121' of phttlgif ‘ and 3011 0:1!) 111111 131: 2: you 111'. 1'1" :‘x'nin arty 1:32: or :1-1'1 13.13:” and I 1‘. verance.” “I shall if you succeed.” “Shall we make another experiment, as you call it, tonight? It vi 1 s! :orten your month by .. few days.” “Yes. I’ m I ill :12. " ' . Then a most rem mark-able scene oc- curred. .G :1 and. $31 HE doctor buszied him- self with some med- ical implements. while my master remained perfectly quiet, stur- ing gloomily and ab- stractedly at the fire. In about five minutes the former seemed to have found what he wanted “\‘ow. if you will take a seat in the .Chatles. I will hurry up. so you can rotum home early and have a good sleep. It is rather late now-aft- or 11." He looked at his watch as he spoke, and my master took a seat in a larg comfortable operatingc chair. He threw himself back into it and closed his eyes for a moment “Now, Charles, look at me and yield yourself to my influence,” Dr. Squires mid. “Remam in as passive a condi- £3011 as possible.” My master sat up and looked dream- ily at the man, while the doctor slowly made passes before his eyes. ,A, lie was hypnotizing him not against his will, but with his ’full consent. Miss Stetson breathed hard and with ditiiculty restrained a scream. [placed a warning hand on her arm. She con- trolled herself with marvelous power and waited patiently for further de- vclopments. __‘ lfi‘a few moments my master was re- duced to a perfectly helpless condition. hevgavé merely an automaton obeying the will of Dr. Squires. The latter smiled quietly to himself. “Now. Charles, you do not remember any of your past life. do you?" he asked. “No. Only the present.” “You feel tired and weary, don’t “Certainly. What is it? I feel fresh enough for anything.” “I thought so.” Then after a short pause: - “I want you to be as shrewd and alert as possible tonight. for I have a vuy di..1cult mission for you. You know the largo mansion on the main road just as you turn off from Gates avenue?" My master nodded. “Well. that house is occupied by Dr. Cl::11112:2;“=. a rich oid foxy. who has. 1 1:2: 2:: < i' valjri 32.2 :21‘13(2i2.2:..i n the man- ‘22. I want 3-3242: in g?!) 1.12:2:12 and bring i-.2 I: in me :21} “.29.: 35212. t‘iiI) M211 " .:-.i 2:12.21? tin littsi)(';::“\’2; 1'; 2 2min high: my (22212! W rv. ..-;2 Liz. 2 house with two elm trees in front of it. 0:20!) __ 1’: out uoor with :1 Lm \022 will find . _ your pocket. Enter it and go-izzto ' first bedroom on the right on the 2r. you?" “Yes; very tired." “Well. rouse yourself and do my bid- ding with alacrity.” l)" W013: '50 1'0 CHAPTER XXIII. .04 ic trz: .\40(Ol\i, 'll‘! “' ‘l l"l! - . .t L c. 1 1 § ’5 ’1‘ s 1 L: . (-.-L ..‘ .. ‘0 . l ' x ( ‘ “1‘ ' 1(4 Lse pc-\ 1! ZK'C