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uhlllcy We" Represented II the “wards. "CHATN' OFFICERS. " as" rams”. howevor. n. spread. making a mi“. .. We have not a .ttriotie ot- t tits. Caitlin-ea- Malt!" tor u. “oven Bun- - skill unng its om. wn men. fly the (mu bro. and has " I sum-vice. I” Al" of Khar. k0 the On- It Sir mu aingulnhed '0 or Sun. '21an to or Mam. trim I h n ern- of tho th tt Dam hospital m doe- A the Wynd- 'l Ion Hon-so in dear. unpara- x, than “and par hat rth hat Don M 0m Lord III-Ht. K’s-ll- :1 It for Meg he h It at uni ttr lll tt " tt ll " n or " is rr 1:44,. hearts were full oe What had (pt-rune! the previous day. They knew that they had betrayed. in that moment of (lancer. something of the wrv'.ernters why.", they had been learn. 'c4t to feel tor each other din-lug the WM week; while. Walter resumed w:thin himself that no and us yet no ugh; to claim anything (tom Ruby. " some of honor and pride lot-bade bl; making any formal dtreiaratioet of hrs love untll he should attain a posri. ti m that would place him above the wrsoIa'reiort of being a fortune-hunter. Upon reaching the station Walter t 0k Ruby's bags and wraps and found h T a comfortmble wt in a ca'r. while Mr, Gordon remained outside to smoke hi. "ttor-breakfast clgar. The road c.A4 u branch, and the train they v.01"- to leave on was obliged to wait for another to pass, an: thus the \uum: people had about tittbon min- quw bo themselves before the final myde would have to be sold. '1 bop-e your trip home will be an "ujr.vatrle 0119." Walter remarked. at. " they wow seated. and anxious to break the silence that seemed to haunt ctr-m an pertiisurr0ly. "It was Tery pleasant coming: the dimer-y is exceedingly tine all the way. But there u nothinngko what I have seen here; nuts has been a week of weeks to me." Ruby said, with a mm sigh ot pleasure. as her mind wandered back over those beau tilu! tlags. "on, indeed. you have not. Pray do n ,t think that; Y6ru have"--. Ruby had begun 'unpauivtrlr.witrtr lug to dissipate any such fancy.but she suddenly stopped short. as It she might say too much. "What have I done, Miss Gor. do“? Please finish what yum were going to any." Walter pleaded. The young girl was very truthtul. as we have always seen. She de. spinal anything Ilka deception or Trresnrieuttion, and so she felt oblig- al to complete her sentenCe. even though it caused her some embar. Jatmment to do so. ' Waiters face lighted. and his cyan gtuwed with pleasure. 1'th had hem] together almost constantly. and surely. If the time had passed 31; delightfully. she mutt have been happy in his society. "I cannot help being exceedingly gratified torrent you say no." he said. Ln a low tone, " tor I [on very much like an intruder. upon the m'vuinf: of my arrival." . "Pa-mum I had come without a special invitation. the,",,',?.", have always had a stun mg one; but 1 (emu! I might interfere with other ptuns. and thus mar your‘enjoy- ment." .. um w?"'Rnby asked. with Bur prise. - A - tr ) "You have added very much to mr-our pleasure." she coalesced. with a heightened color. . There was a moment's pause. Then Walter mid. In a low, thrilling tone: "Thank you for telling me this. Miss Ruby: you have made me very hap- py: and-may I toil you something m return T' "J/w, if you wiW." "Tho past week has been the hap. pimt of my life." the young man sald. m " voles that made her heart leap with a strange joy. " Whatever 1N'tuit4 to me later, whether I tail tC' max-cod in life, in my plans and hopes for the future. it will bo a de- y.pihttul memory--" green spot-an lung. to look back upon as long as I Luz" th tte too, um [res yot 5;;qu " peer among the [1le and must. honored. sm- Loved hun. Yes. she was tally I'Ull~'l"(nl§ of the tact now. and 8118 timid he patient until he Mtould In {rm to ask her to be his: wite. Wa'ter saw that little smile. and it [mule lib heart leap for joy; tor it, imvetlwr with the blush whieh wrap; up to tier brow. told him that he was tuidtyrtrtoott. Tho. he” rang Jmrt them andthere was no time tor anything further. for Mr. Gordon than came forward to take his seat with Ruby. w-. "I hope we shall see more ot you then," continued the elder gentle- man. with a My glance at hi! Ill. tier, whose helghtgqu ePlSrr.. _n.nd drooping eyes G had not tailed to o'otwrvo. "Thank you. air," can Walter. .. We are all fond of young com- pany." Mr. Gordon pursued. “and T, tor “no. shall be glad to become mum- acquainted with yon. Ruby. can't you second my invitation Pl Ruby started. She had scarcely heard what her brother was saying. tr thoughts had gone back to yea- t . '.u.v-to her peril, her mane; to how. for a few brief momenta. she had hum cum-mi close to Walter's terror- str ckun heart, and he had called her his "darling," and aha had felt that ho was all the world to her. But she looked lip-as her brother put this question to her, and met Wal- Wr'iearneat. eyes reading her face He shook hands cordially with Waiter, saying: "I hummus you will soon return P' .. Yes, by the and of mother woek," the youpguman replied, -- wwtfully. "Certainly," she said. tying to un-nw of! tho embarrassment of the momma. "do come to $0 tut, Mr. R‘cmxmmn. whim you com. back to Philadelphia; my brother is. as he says. very fond of young 0099613131 linlmrt Gordon laughed. She had SDUkom vex y demurely. but he felt sure that. she was laboring under an un- natural restraint. Ruby Gordon know trom these few nr 1., and the tender. wistful tone in hA'El they were uttered. that Wal. '." l:.:-h.~mlsou loved her with a love 11:. would lust as long a: his noble 'lz’t .Jmuhl beat. She understood. u-. {will what he had said about tru: " I think I have proved that beyond an meat, that he would never tail ' “n" "oubl {.111 who had a tithe tho mumge and energy that he 7N4“. and she believed he would 5mm u peer_u.mong' the noble“ th ii it! lay prompted this summer," he traid, ytyttls pinching the may cheek next ltim. " But," he added. "the train is ready to Start. and I must not netaIn You. Good mormng, we shall look tor You some evening shortly." Walter bowed a smiling acceptance of this invitation. liftea his hat, with one last lingering glance at Ruby. and hastened from the car with a very happy heart, and yet feeling, as he watched the train disappear around a bend in the road, as if halt the sun- shine had been blotted from the day. so that gentelmun told him-work which, though it might have seemed more like tlrugery to him, he would never regret. And not he was to serve two years more in the office. and in learning how to manage contracts. at a salary which would be gauged nucm'llmg to the progress he made. After that he would be ready to tro "vato business tor himself. it he should feel so (unused. - _ -‘-.\Ir. Conant felt that he had secured a genie, in Walter, tor he proved to he peculiarly adapted to tho business. He was often surprmed by the apt and valuable xuggestlom which he made regarding difficult and intri- cate plairs, while he eorta'u11y pos- sessgd excellent taste 1ndMtitpm!nt. Walter availed himself of MF. Gor. liogx's invitation to call not long miter his. return. and he was most cordially received by all the members oi the lamily. although his pleasure was very shortly interrupted by tho en- tranco of Edmund Carpenter, who had regewed his visits-amt attentions to My immediately upon discovering that she was in the city. liming Carpouter was vidvntly anything: but pleased to th I Walter it vkttor in that house, and greotnd him coldly. while an ornistakahle frown settled upon his brow at what he ttutsdereu his importlnwnt assurance Cor daring to 'oo upon such familiar tel-ma with'people so tar above him ~'mcmlly. A CHAPTER XVI. ', A Cail and Its Result. Walters second week soon slipped “Wax and he returned to his busmess with a heart, run or courage and r0- iolution. Ho had served two years under Mr. Conant. and had done excellent. work, Then he endeavored to monopolize Ruby's t me and attention. She tried to divide her favors between her two callers, hut Edmund Carpenter admit- ly managed to make all such efforts appear tAt (area! that she grew rm- harrassed whenever slur? attempted to ttuk to Walter, and he. Observing it, was upon tho point of excuslng him- sell and taking his leave, when Mr. Gordon drew him Into conversation regarding him new residence. which was now nearly ready lor occupancy, and after that things moved along mow smoothly, although themvcning proved to be nnvthing but a pleasant one. Ho cnuld not tall to perceive that. Edmund had serious designs upon the young girl whom he had learned to love. and he told himself that, perhaps he had nu right to interlere lxrtWeen her and the brilliant prospects that wu-dd to hers it he could win her for his wife; and yet the very thought was torture to him. Ruby WM not. herself at all that evening; she was laboring under a painful restra'utt. engendered by the axmlgonism wtrtun she felt that Ed. mund Carpenter entertained for Walter, and she, too, was very miser- able when at length the young man ammo to take his leave. Edmund made his adiens at tho same time, and the two men passed out together. while Walter instinct- ively felt that he had some sinister purpose in thus accompanying him. Ho was not long left in doubt. "Are you not rathey presuming in visiting a Lady of Mls’e Gordon’s posi- uon t" young Carpenter abruptly asked, after they had passed into the street. _ "ff you can “amending to an invi- tation given by Mr. Gordon and sec. onded by his sister 'nresumlng.’ doubtlews I am guilty ot the charge," Walter replied, with some coldness. "Indeed r." When Were you so tortu- nate as to secure such an invitation. allow me to ask F' "To be exact. I believe It was ten. tiered me on the twentieth ot last month." - "Very true; neither was L" Walter qulotly replied. "Hat, Where were you t" "I spent the two weeks of my vaca- tion with Mr. Buggies at Redvllle." Mr. Carpenter experienced an in. ward shock at this information. “Neither M159 Gordon nor her bro. thoe was in the city at that time," retorted Edmund Carpenter. - -_--. _ "Were you there during mm Gor. don's visit to the tarm ?" "r waa." "And played the gay cavalier to the best of your ability, I presume t" "I do not know what you: mean to insinuate by that, Edmund," Walter mid, coldly; "but, at all events, I took Mia Gordon about a good deal, and enioyed a very pleasant visit with her and her brother." - -. Edmund Carpenter gnawed his un- der lip angrily. This, then, accounted for the unusual reserve which Ruby ha'd manifested toward him since her re curn. Walter had been playing the agree- able to her while she was at Redville. Egmqst nip th9_thing_lp tht1tpd1, "Well," he said, gruifly, after con- aldering these points for a few min- ates, "I wish to inform you that lam nddreming Miss Gordon. and with her brother's permission, and I desire that you will do nothing that will interfere with my plum.” .. -. Ema. iiiiieiir'rdGrtr, sought Mr. Gordon and aoiicited his consent to hi§_addreaaing_hl§ sister, F .. Um Mr. Gordon had gravely told him that it was a matter In which Ruby herself was ehietly concerned; that he should never lay any obstacle in the way of her happiuea; and if she should bestow her' atteotion upon him, he should freely give his eoment tr their union. Psobert Gordon. however. was very sure. trom What he had seen at Re6. ville, that Ruby would never marry Edmund Carnenter. all? "ik, FSF,; 'g" L. 'vcr, Walter’s heart Bank heavily upon hem; told this. while a feeling of in- dgnatiou sprang up within him at the tone of authority which his rival had unwed toward him. "It is not my Intentton to ever in- terrere with any or your puma. Fab mund." he returned, in the all-me tone as before. "It you desire to mu Ma, Gordarr-amt can do trty"--wittl a. little unmtentional emphasis on those Inst wnrds. "of course it is all right and proper; but both Mr. and Mimi Gor- don have prultered me their hospital- ity. and having no ormrerpiailomtr, "You are verv%drLGient about it; Perhaps you even aspire to will Mia fiat-Gm yourself." aneered his commu- "r tity not iv; -a"rGkti'orr £63.51er to anythmg of the kind at present." he Bq§§_gravely. _ 7 "Surely you cannot feel very con- f‘dnnt at mxcmwdimg in your designs. if you fear that the occasional visits of any one will mar your olans." Edmund turneq upon him fiercely: "None of your sarcasm to me, if you please. I know what I am about. I see no reason {my I ssttoirat not a vaii myself or it otscasfopaur.y A swift flush mounted to Wa)ter's brow, and an angry retort rushed to 11111313. Ho checked it, however. "That niche most sensible thing that I have heard you say txrmigltt," Mr. Carpenter returned m a Borne- what. moll'Lfied tone. "All the smut." ho awed. "it might be Just ttN well to keep out or temptation. and out of tho way of du'mg an injury to others." "Well, thisn, to t,i, pining itGiay do m.t cause harm it you continue to Hg}; th? Gordons." "Then it is the heiress not a wife --not the sweet, gentle woman-whom you wish to win," said Waiter, a note of scorn in his tone, for all his man- hood nrose indignantlv against such a Ia,tts for beaatitu, Rubg .(iordy9., "t do not {kink I 2sleariy timksrstana 'lt.trdahtetrpurt of your remark." - I am bound to win the pretty heir- ess if I can, and it won't be healthy for you. t'" any one, to balk me in my purpose." "Sweet and gentie fiddlestick I" was the contemptuous retort. "Don't be absurdly sentimental. Walter. Of course I admire. Ruby '3ordon--iove hex, it you will. Who wouldn't love a pretty girl like that, with thirty thou- sand dollars tacked on as an addi- tional charm? I am going to marry her if I can get her, and-I want you to keep out of my way. Do you under- stand t" T "Yes, I tuiderstand,"fWa'.ter said, caimly, bat longing to make him suf- fer for speaking so Eippantly of the woman he loved. "I should be willing to heed (my roa- sonahle and civil mluest which you might make, Edmund. although I do not teal that I owe you very much of couEfdoration : but it you imagine that 1 (In: going to dept-Ewe myself of the enjoyment. of a pleasant and profit- able friendSlnp, simply tc cumply with or pamper a freak of Jealousy on your part, you have made a mistake. I will continue to visit at Mr. Gordon's so long an I lun welcome." __ - -- Edmund Cai'penter turned upon him with an angry frown. "1m you mean to imply by that tone that you uvdetstand my wish but will not heed It P' he demanded. "'Inion I warn you thaw if I tun in my plans Imuxm of you. it will he the mrriest day that you over knew. Walter Richardson!" cried his com- panion in a rture. Walter paused a moment before re- ttlyrryr,' then he said. quietly but Iiimli: "'1 am Got sure but that you have already fallen in love with her your" sec." cried young Carpentry . . Tho young-math! fade flushed and his heart bounded wildly at the nor-u tration. "Yea, I do speak confidently; and r am sure that Ruby Gordon is a true and conscientious woman-that sho will never forfeit her self respect by acting a Ito." _ _ “Ynu speak Jer, confidently. you must have closely stunted Ir:sa, Gor. don's character." - - "You may Spare your threats, Ed- mund. tor I tthall not heed them. 1 wish you 110 i.ll, and I would not know- ingiy injure you in the estimation of anyone. " you can win Miss Gordon's heart, she will doubtless marry you; it you cannot, she will never be so un- true to herself. or to you, as to take qutrh a. false Mpg" . . He knew that Edmund Carpenter could never feel tor Ruby a tithe of the affection which Ins true heart had 1wstowed upon her; while tho mere thought. of losing hor---or hav. ing her sacrificed to his designs-- was like reading soul trom body. “Silence signifies assent," pursued Edmund. bending forward to look In. to Walter's race as they passed a street lamp. _ Edmund was exasperated beyond endurance at Walter's superior self. control, and the rndiftereneo that he had manifested to his commands and threats But his better nature controlled him, though his high spirit resented the opprobriotw eplthets that had been applied to him. But he would Rever confess: his secret to tho man beside him ; torture should not wring it. from him. - "Not necessarily," was the unmoved reply. "I did not think it worth while to make any rewonse to your sneer- iug remark." _ -- -- . "I am neither a beggar nor a pau- per," he returned, slowly and with impressive tiistiuetneett, "and I owe you no return for anything. tor you have never done me a kind or gener- ous act during all the years that we have known each other. Your father I loved and reverenced for his good- new: to me, and had he lived, any ser- 'rurgiraet. pauper.' Is this the we turn you make for all that but been dorm for you In the past ?" - _ _ Walter's hands cloned and unclosed with a conwlsdve movement, and for a moment he was tempted to make his insolent companion measure his length upon the pavement. .- - V200 that I could have rendered him would have been but a pleasure to mo, I do not wish to quarrel with you, For his sake, I would sth to always treat you with respect and consideration. But it is worse than folly to prolong this interview. Iturn here. and will wish you good night." Walter shook himself tree from that detaining hand, and faced the man proudly. "I think you hardly understand " Stay," cried young Carpenter, laying a heavy hand upon Walter's shoukler. and speaking in a low, fierce tone. " I hope you understand me: it will not be wise tor you to crass my paint“ the Gordons' very often._" "I think you hardly understand me," he said, in a haughty tone. "I quail before no man's threats. as I will prove to you here an? now. fat poeeHor instnhoe. that I do love Ruby Gordon ; if I Mere sure that she would 11:??? return my arteotxon. I should vr-. provided I was in a. pusnlon to war- rant my doing so before all the world. Any other man has the "une privilege and right In this tree country. and no . one has any authority to lay restrictions up- on another. Good-night, Edmund." He turned upon his heel and walked resolutely away. but not before he had caught the ominous words that were thrown sovagoly after him: "Braggnrt. I had; Gif GL, GFrd to say to rott--tttrwtuRrt." Mr. and Mrs. ltugglai Come to Phila- lelphia. Mr. Robert Gordon’s house was at last completed. furnished and ready for occupancy, and a veritable mtl. {we of luxury and elegance it was. built was unexceptional,’ while the grounds had all been laid oat with emuisite tame before the house was erected. C"'----"'), W_..e9r9.r "'--.r. Wide marble steps led up to the spac’ous mansion. and the grand en- trano- hall, wltosc rich and elegant tt1rnishinga gave but a faint idea of the mrtpmleenee awaiting beyond. On one side of this was the grand drawing-room, extending the whole length of the house, and furnished with almost royal splendor. Opposite wore trr,mttrption-troorn, pun library and dining-room. all marvels ot luxury; While beyond there was a spacious Conservatory, filled with choice plants and exotics. There were long, smoothly graveled walks, over-arched with widesoread. Ing, luxuriant trees. leading up to it. There was a beautiful lawn, green and smooth as velvet, in front, and this was ornamented with choice .shrubs, lovely beds, with here and there a fountain and choke pieces of p:.krtun':ng white statuary. An imposing stairway of carved oak led to the rooms nl'ova . which were arranged en suite. and which were also as r‘ch and beautiful as money and gooir taste could make them.' Ruby's apartments. comm-15mg a parlor, bedroom and dressing-room. were upon the south side of the house, commanding a delightful View of the Schuylkill and Fairmount Pork, and - fitted up with " daintinese, just suited to the lovely girl. Tho family moved Into the luxurious abodn about the first or December. and Mr. Gordon and his wife planned to Kiwi a (grand house-warmlng not Car from Christmas tune. "Robert, let us send for Mr. and Mrs. Run-ulna: it Would be something grand for them to be at such a party," Ruby said, when they were making out their list for Invitations. " Estelle. what do you say to Ruby's proposition P' he asked. "Don't you imagine that they would, feel rather out of their ‘16 mom. t" Mrs. Gordon inquired, raising her Shape], eyebrows, while her iips curled with n smile ot scornful amuse- mont. "People like to get out of their Memvnt, sometimes," hor husband rwlxmded. " They treated us very handsomely when we, were at Redville. I.’ you have no serious objections, it might be as good a time as any to return their hospitality and show them something of the city: besides, IRuby seems anxious to have them tore." Mr. Gordon laughed and glanced at his wife. " Oh, Estelle, let them come." Ruby pleaded, "they are very nice. harm- less people, and I will manage not to let them be eorurpieuous at the recap. tion to annoy you with their rustic ways." .. Bho was a woman who had a great reverence for from, and she felt that even the rustic Ruggles could be en- dared tor a time, since they bade fair to become. if they were not already, one of the wealthiest families in the State. " Very well." matted Mrs. Gordon. " But mind, I shall hold you to your promise. They will be your guests, and you must entertain thorn." Ruby was delighted at having gained her sister's consent. She knew it would be n red-letter day in their Iivw. so she directed their Invitation. and wrote a kind letter to send with it, in which she begged them to come a week before the grand reception. and make them a little visit. She was quite diplomatic in this, movement, tor she thought it would give her time to see that; they were properly equipped for the occasion. so that her sister's fastidious taste need not be offended. nor they rendered conspicuous among their guests by any eccentricity of costume. An {mswer came very shortly, ac ceptim: her invitation, and montion ing the day on which they would an rive in the city. ft was that he would send Walter a card tor their houstswartning, U One other hivor Ruby had craved of her brother, but she did it with droolr ing lids and aflush ppon hog-"chews. “You're too late, my pot." he said, laughing. and patting the rosy cheek nearest him. "One has already gone to gur fine young architect." "Oh, thank you, Robert, for tetnem. bering him. I would not like to have him neglected. I am sure it will be rare pleasure." . "A Fare pleasure to whom, petite?" quizzed her brother, with a twinkle mggtraeyes.i_ in - _ . -. "Why, to Mr. Richardson, ot céurse." Ruby retorted. but with a blush which betrayed that it wouid be a pleasure in which she would share. A week before the grand reception Mr. and Mrs. Buggies arrived, and were kindly and graciously received by the Gordora, he fastidious lady ot the house not excepted. Mrs. Gordon. after givlng the mat- ter some thought. had concluded that It would be policy to extend every pogslblg courtesy to them. ' . She knew than} they were relatives of Edmund Carpenter-who, in her own mind. she had decreed should marry Ruby, if any manoeuvering on her part could accomplish such a union. They had no children of their own, and, since.they had taken such a fancy to her beautiful young sister, their great wealth might possible he thus added to their tamily. Accord- ingly, she surprised Ruby by being very gracious to them. Mr. Gordon, havmg no such mereen- ary calculation. was most cordial and genial simply out of the nobility of his great heart. while Ruby betrayed genuine delight in her welcome. Mrs. Rugglee was very hecomlngly arrayed In a modest bat rich travel- ling costume ot fine. dark-gray cloth. while her husband looked really neat in n new and becomlmz business suit. The house-warmmg had been set for the 21m, and Mrs. Buggies confided to Ruby at the outset that she must have a dram suitable tor tho occasion. like site upon which it had been CHAPTER XVII and asked her'udvioe and help in ob. tainlng it. "You are not to count the cost sinner. m- Ruby," Owen Ruggles " terposed. "I want mother to do you credit, no you just. get the best-what rot! would want your own to wear to Ruby's eyes twinkled at these In. structions. tor she remembered Ea. telle’s tears regarding eccentricity of costume. and she resolved to give her sister a surprise such as she had not had tor army a day. , “I will take you to my own gram: maker," she said. "She wlll tell It Just what you med, and we will have her maize lt."_ So a pilvate consultation was‘held with the thsttiouatrk [nudist/e. A hand. some black: satin was advised. and Ruby enjoyed" heree!t hugely in pur- chasing it. together with some other nice adornments tor the approaching festival. "Father is iroing to have a new sult. too-made to order at Wana- maker-'5." Mrs. Rug rles confidentially mformed Ruby; an: the In tter could hardly wait to witness the astonish- ment which She knew this new de. parture on tho part of the farmer and his wite would vol-:tsion hath Estelle and_Edmumi Carpenter. _ That Pntleman was still wry mark. ed in.h s attentions to Ruby. bat she seemed to feel more and more of aver» sion toward him. and shunned his so- ciety upon every possible oveareion when she could do so without actual rudeness. Tlneweek that tollowrn the arr'val of her guests was a very busy and pleas. ant one, tor Ishe took them to ”II tin points of interest in the city. visiting churches. art museums. the mint, pip. ture galleries. etc., during the any. and going to some concert or the theatre lnAthe evening. _ Walter had called soon after their arrival, and had been invited to make one of the party whenever he could wage the evening. _ _ " _ This was a temptation and privi- lege he oould not main. and he was thus thrown much into Ruby's corvet- ed society, where he was made to feel both weioome and useful. "You will be with us here to-morrow evening," Ruby said to him on the night before the 21st, as he was taking his leave of her after having escort- tsd_htsr party home from the theatre. "Yea, 1 nad planned to come in for a little while," he replied, with quick- ened heart-throbs, as he looked into the lovely eyes raised with such eager quetionittt? hit., _ _ “For a little while!" she repeated, in a disappointed tone. "Oh, I hoped you. would come only and stay through the whole. We are to have a delightful time. You know the stable is but just finished-au but the stalls and boxes-and Robert has had t beautifully decorated, and an awn- ing extended from the house to it, and we are to dance there. You dance, do you not t" N used to." "And is the experience so far in the dim peat that you have forgotten how t" Ruby asked, gammy. - " "No, indeed, and I win dancing very much; but my life has been such during the last two years that [have had no opportunity. to exercise my ac- oornP1iahmentts in that _llne." - “Then a little tripping of the ‘light tantastic' wlll refresh your memory and do you good." ' "But I shall be a stranger to almost every one pet-e." ,_ - _ - "I believe I did not find it such a, formidable undertaking to get ac- quaintal with you." Ruby retorted. with a light laugh: "and I know scores of young Iadtm who will make charming partners after an introduction. I dull expect you to present. yourself In season for the first, quadrllle." -. _ "I promise. upon one condition," said Walter. In an eager tone. "And what In that t" "That you will dance it with mo." A ripple ot color stole into Ruby's cheek, and her eyes dropped an in- stant us she mat his glance. Then she drew back and swept him a charming little courtesy.say- “Thank you." Walter simply re- turned, but his eyes told her that he longed toglve utterance w much stronger language. while the clasp of his hand at parting had a lov. er's lingering touch in it. .V Wlth pleasure, Mr. Richardson. I am delighted to have swarm your presence upon any} _eaay _terms." The Home Warming. It would be difficult to describe the elegance and beauty of Robert Gor- don's residence on the evening of the The grand drawing-room. all white and gold, except where rare and gorgeous flowers and other adornings made vivid contrast, was radiant with the "ht from a hundred gas-burn- ers, and into it poured the elite from avg}! quatter 9f the pity. _ , Silks and entitle. velvets. lac", and jewels, of every description. flatghed and glistened in the brilliant light; youth with ita beauty and sparkle, age with its learning and dignity; pride, and pomp, and fashion, all mingled in the grand scene, which was never forgotten by those who participated in it, ' , ' L TiGGi/iias mansion had been thrown open to the guests. and evnrv one felt tree to wander wherever he "iracxrnservators opened out from the dining-room. and was a place at bowildarintr loveliness. and also of melody, for many songsters had been hang all about, and filled the place with their sweet stralns. A door opened from the east side ot this, and from it the space to be large and elegant stable mm been lnclosed who canvas. so that those passing to and fro would be shielded from the ngen night air. As Ruby had told Walter. no boxea or stalls had as yet been put into the building. and the whcie lower floor was to be devoted to dpnclng: It was brilliantly Hm. will draped in warm. bug-m. hues: tlow. ers gleamed in every corner and hung in fostoons from the ceiling. and the place was a perfect bower of beauty; while at one end, be- hind a floral screen. a tim' or. chestrn. was stationed to discourse entrancing strains to bewltch [airy Mrs. Gordon was handsome and stately in lavender velvet. white lace, and diamonds; while her hus- band looked the whole-hearted. genial host that he was. in his even- lng dress of finest broadcloth. Mr. Buggies looked quite the gen- tleman in his new suit. and Mrs. Buggies was quietly elegant in her black satin. with collar and out“ ot point lace. and a. dainty little at. CHAPTER XVIII HE cu 'IU" ONTARIO ARCHIVES TORONTO Bhtr nought Ruby. and and: _, "80m one has come at a very tut. iuhbuablo hour, and unattended. too. She In nloely area-ed. and look. 9koeedl_ngly gentoel, but I do ne" I!!! below up arrival of any ot her than. "qritsd liar from the hall. at the farther end ot the km; draw- Inggmom. and did not. recognize her. at: or up some neatly material perched above the white halt. which Ruby thought. was “.0 can Ind pretty." and mm: the had unaided 1:9!- to, have 3.1-er fat Ruby knew, and her eye- twinned. "Let Wt go and see," she mldJlnk- has her arm in her tutu-'0; "sou kmw you are a trifle nearoighted, Mlle. and. [ml-hand. yOu my mum mt after all." She led her to Mrs. Ruggles and formally unnamed her, and both ladies bad a merry lung hover the Incident. And Ruby! Who shall do instinct!) the straight. dancer, whlbe-rohed tiguro that came mating down the magnificent stairway a few mouxenn before her sister? She wore a dress of glistenlng white silk, the (ox-sage made low. but till- ed it, with some tirpa rich law that was drawn up clone about her throat. and (waned with a string ot large. rare pearls. There was no ornament. about her save that string or pears, and one mall. beautiful white " that nest- ied. lovingly above hor foreuead among the masses or her golden hair; but Che was simply oxuumm from top to toe, while upon hm- bright fave were tested such a tender grace that I was the lovelimt {vatum of all. "No atririt at all. Robert, hut a wry mktamtlal mew of humanity. who la bubbling over with health andan. tleipation until her very tons am angling to the “rams of your mode." she mum, laughing and tap. ping her trntin-alippered mot in tink with the gay waltz that can» tloat. ing ln from beyond the eonrtvater. "What spirit from the upper world have we here?" said her brother. meeting her at the toot of up stairs. and scooping to wind SM stood on tiptoe, put up her geagriet [In and kissed him: “.5 ... ”v... WP...“ .._. _""___".. V_,_,_,, yEou are very lovely, Itub.v---llke m 'tate lady garment”! tn Mtn,' " ma her brother, with another fond Caren. “a arms Lound her. -wtrile ho gazed with a world ot love and pride "Ott, Robert. what barefnoml (Int. wry, and you a man-1m mun thtm ten years!" the [air girl remand, -iiii.-dikdou quoted, tnntfingls, at”! fondly regarding her: "She frowns no goddess, sh" moves no mummy. The dottef charm that in hot man In {ranged ti, animate. yet notsur- tt hitly Atta the oxpwssion of her I“. Ma le- than dignity and more than “Spar. mot" Ruby cried. I. mock dismay. I ooutoss I ox. pocted committing of this later on. though from a autumn mrce: but to he overwhelmed by such an. avalanche at the when and I, a gras-haired veteran. [only takm my breath away." "tt will not harm you. As Farm. er Buggies an. ‘You can't be spoiled} But, really. you have taken my breath away. Who Rot youAus so unwittingly. to:nitrht?" by local applicntiotue, as ttws can- not much the dlseased portion of the oar. There la only one way to cure deafness. and that is by vou- atltutlonal when. Deafness is caused by an innamod condltlon ot the mucous luring of the l'IustuL'hlun Tube, When this tube gets inflam- ed you have a rumbling sound or im. perfect hem-lug. and when it ls un- tlmly clonal, deafness is tho result, and unless the inflammation cunbe taken out and this tuhe reribrred to its normal condition, ham-lug will be tmmyed forever: nine oasosnut of ten are caused by "atarrh, which la nothing but an 1ntlnmcti Condi. 'tter PM! bail “a Arora" to - “Thank you tune myself." l1verxad right into the kitchen. wash- houae and bathroom. It Is calculated that 380 gallons of pure water are delivered to the citizens of Glasgow for every penny paid. And it is w» ter of such menu" Ioftness that the bouleholden of Glamw can pay their water rate. out ot what they - on soap; _ The Latest and Best is TIGER STOVE POLISH. for by by cm and its an Norm Water Cheap In Glasgow. In Glasgow 3 £15 householder ob. tains for TId our mum in continuous. never falling. unrestricted ctr-emu of the unrest water inthe world. de. tion of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollar; W hen. c nestles-s a or two ot For a it has An English mun shown that li.. quid air cannot do the great things expected of It u a source of power or ot museum. The out of manufac- ture In such that It cannot pay to an the Ur produced by the empow- tlon ot the liquid for the propulnlon of an engine. For refrigeration a Zump at iesq but. a bottle ot the liquid The office or the Ptt Biscuit Mano. menu-mg Calm-my. botgeat, was altered by burglars. who gagged the nut watchman, blow new twonarea and .tolrt .250. Be young! It bt only news-nu to take Miller's Compound Iron Pills to retain youthful appearance and vig w, Ir. J. CHENEY & CO.. Tokxiu Sold by Draggim. Tlie. Hull's Family Pills aw the b Can’t Change Its Color. When u chameleon In blindfnldod it sec all power of changing its color ad its entlre body remains of a Worm bint. W I any (twat eutztrrit) 1 Hull's Cal ulura. trot "earnest, Cat " not be bright. beautllul. lasting dune. no equal. Will be Disappointing. or Mil (ho hp continued.) “(in that can ta rrh Cure tre I “pinned my nou- tlwy "- Wonm l Deafnnss not In [nine " d owdertr. u red (valued if cured " Ind or ‘NB tiii'.') VIM