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I full The tur or ll ot up n the un- u- Ill- ast- "r re. ted to tttm mat n- II re ot " ll The "Wert' had resolved not. to make any nnnouyaunont of their engage- ment at present. on account oi Ruby's recent bereavement. Ruby had not own mid her sister. She shrank from the confession, Jeeling that she might nut receive much nympatny trom her One afternoon. late in April, she res turned from schooi tired, almost pro- strated with her long walk In the heat and dust, and with a “can; of down- right tt_mnatsit*mrats in her heart. She found their rooms empty, but a note was lying upon the table, ad- dreseed to her. in her sisteris hand- writing. It stated that Mrs. Gordon had gone out of town to make some Inquiries about accommodations for the summer months, and might not return until lute. Ruby felt very lonely. It had been a hard day In school, she had been suffering from a dull headache all the Plternoon, and now to come home and find the place deserted, and no one to speak a sheath]: word to her, made her doubly sad and desointc. She dropped her books and hat upon the tabie, and, throwing herself upon the sofa. let the willful tears have thglr way. - _ _ . A She might have Lain there twenty mlnutoa when there came a knock upon he door. Thinking It might be a servant with the mail, she turned her tear- dtalnod face to the wall. and mur- mured tt low " Come In." The door opened. some one miter. ed and closed it. and then stood ir. reaolute. as if conscious of having being guilty or an intrusion. . . Ruby leaked up suddenly to final Edmund Carpenter standing thereq hat in hand. and regarding her with an anxious look of inquiry. _ She sprang to her feet. eoloring vividly with contusion. at his having found her there. and {altered out ill 800“ "l do not know. I presume she will not be long now. Will you sit down ?" Ruby naked. as a mat. ter ot form, but hoplng from the bottom of her heart that he would when and go away. But he had no such lntention. Be had known before he came that he should not find Mrs. Gordon at home. It had been a little plot arranged between them, and he had come there to see Ruby alone, and with a special purpose in view. 1"ls .firn. Gordan home?" he naked advancing. and holding out his has, to _Rutt, . "No; Estelle went out early In the afternoon. and has not. return- ed," she replied. "All! Are you expeetlng her , and his hat upon the table, and wing a chair near her, sat down w lie she resumed her sent upon the Boba. uted himsell to entertain her. He knew well how to do this, tor he was a thorough man of the world, and had plenty of society gossip at his tonguefs end. . . " At first he pretended not. to no- tice the evidences of her grief, but ex- uted himsell to entertain her. He knew well how to do this, tor he was a thorough man of the world, But Ruby was not in a social frame of mind, and though she tried hard to be polite, it was evident that she would have much preferred to be left to horned. "I do not believe you are feeling well today, Mitra Ruby," Mr. Car- penter remarked, when, after a lull in the conversation, she sighed and glanced weal-Hy at the clock upon the mantel. - - _ "I have been working hard In school to-day, and the heat has given me a headache," she answered. and then oo'.. and with vexzulon at herseht tor hav- Ing a_dmiuesA so much to toy ‘This teaching is coo much for you I know it wouid be, Ruby," he remark ed, with tender reproaeh, and search- ing her he; aprneatky. _ ' "Oh, no, I thlnk not. I am not of- ten troubied In this way," she replied, trying to speak cheerfully. "It tn." he persisted. "You are grow- lng thin and pales. Such drudgery Is 'at/lt, for such an you." do not consider it drudgery, Mr. Carpenter,:' Ruby answered, quietly, and a trifle coldly, for she did not like his fone. " have a very pleasant position, and I enjoy my work ordln- ariiy." "But you are not happy; yonhnd been weeping before I came imand it distrpstrts me to see you miser- able. It you would only let me take care of you. Ruby, and save you trom all this untmsatrantuestr. Come to me. darling and let me shield you from all care and toil in the luturv. It makes me wild to see you going back and Iortll. like a. common working-girl. to earn your pittance. Oh, Ruby. give yourself to me, and you shall never know a sorrow; nothing disagreeable shall ever touch you. I will surround you with everything that heart can wish. and be your loving slave be- sides." Edmund Carpenter was terribly in earnest. His lace flushed. his voice shook with the strength ot his pur- pose. and Ruby could see that he was actually trembling with the intenseness of his desxre to win her. "Why will you persist in saying such things to me. Mr. Carpenter P' she said. In a tone or distress. Ruby started again to her feet, her [also crimson. . " You must not talk like this to me: I cannot listen.“ she cried. feeling that she was almost " traitor to Walter tn allowing Edmund to utter a single Word of love to bar. .. I told you 1mm mm." IIHP. on". tinued, "that I did not love you, that I coutd never marry you-" A W‘IBééhn'ae I lore you-r Idolize yqu!" he. ..tuurTered, gas-lonately. "I never believed myself much in- clined to tsentiment-l used to laugh at it in others: but I have come to re“ that I have a great. deal of it. t cannot live without you Ruby; my life is wretched-a per- tect biai'--- - .. You must." he interrupted. putt’ng her gently back in me treat, though the win» stood out full and hard upon ttis forehead. "I tell you I ttatmot-- I w]! not live without, you. Ruby Gor- don. You have won me by the witehery of your chm-rm. you have made me Four abject. slave. and-you are me yourself :n return. my beautiful en- 'rttantrestr-- my little golden-haired queen!" he concluded, with a neree ' 1 think you are targettlng your- sell. Mr. Carpenter, as we” as what is due to me." she replied, growing Palo now. and speaking with gt_ttnk.' haaghtinmstr. "I am very sorry-tio om- can regret more than I do that. you should have showed yourself to ontert-um and encnurmm such ami- menu toward me, when you must have known there wad no hope of any rvturn. What I told you enriy in the winter I can only repeat, now-I do not love you, and I can newer be your w to. I Hen-r can give you any other answer, so pray do not repeat this [a nful interview ever again.” Edmund Carpenter had also grown very pale while she was spé-zlk- Eng. for there was no mis- tnking the tmalteruble decision whl-h both her words and manner conveyed, and there had come an exams-ion upon is face that might have “armed her ha_d_she Interpreted it rightly. tenIGerneu that startled the young irtrl. _ _ _ _ -- "Do you eve-r expect to inariy any- body, Mins Gordon t" he asked, spsralr- irtin , raprfstststsItone. _ _ _ w Else game-ed at him, surprised at the question. . _ - "I-presume so; most girls marry. sooner or later," she said. speaking in a general way, yet coloring consci- ously) notwithstanding. -- “Wen, then, let me tell you one thing. It wird be a dangerous thing for any other man to win you," he 'ravi, through his tightly shut teeth. "Do you presume to threaten me simply because I do not choose to marry you t" she demanded. in a haughty tone. .- ' .. VRxlxxbyg sight torm%eame suddenly very erect. A red spot of anger burned uppp either cheek. . . "No, not you, my bmutlfui darling, but the man who wins you. Let him beware of my deadly hatred; tor, as sure as we both river, I will have my reyque upon him l" ' sli:tauo. and pYonNLnt {m that my sit tain you. _ G Ruby rose again. She seamed to grow tall in her wrath and scorn. Her lips curled, her delicate nostrils qui- vered. her beautiful eyes blazed. "I think we will not, prolong tits 'hm‘rview, Mr. Carpentry-3' she said, in a tune that made him tingle with slinml‘ nnd mug”. "it cannot he I)!£‘:l.-‘nnt for pit-hm- of us. I rcyTret puck-nut for either of us. I regret that my mater ii not here to (untur- tain you. Good evening. air y She (I'd not wait for a reply, but "iwsrtrt by h m, her very t'oloee seeming to flutter WM: the indignation and wutempt wink-h burned within her, and [nasal from the room into Iter own chamber, shutting: and luck'un: tho door after her. Edmund Carpenter sat where she had [Mt him for a few minutes lousy-x. 300ka tho picture of hauled rage: then ho also arose and ieft the mom. CHAPTER XXV“. l Plot Laid for tho Unwary Ruby. He had passed but half way down stairs when he encountered Mrs. Gordon apasomding. " Ah T she said, giving hima search: 'up: !Tlanee, '. Are pm but just gomg I What "utters?" “Success?” he repented. bitterly. vul' with a savage Iooit---"a fool's mum-03:! That dainty little sister-1n- law of yours is a miniature powder magazine, as I have discovered to my oost." Mrs. Gordon qughed softly. tor he looked like an enemy who had been oumpletely routed and demoralizcd. " It is no laughing matter," he re- tnrtcd. granly. . "Come down stairs," she said, in av low tone, "and tell me about it. You are too 'sasiry discouraged. I believe I can help you, and it will all come right In the and it we onlo have pati- ence and take the proper commit. She led him down into a small re- ception room at the foot ot the stairs, where they were closeted for nearly an hour; and when at: length Ed. mund Carpenter took his leave, there was not quite so black a cloud upon his brow as there had been when Ruby so indignantiy left his presence; while there Was a very determined took in Mrs. Gordon's eyes as she went up to her: own roome. . _ , ' She did not mention that she had met the disappointed lover; neither did Ruby tell her that she had had a visitor during her absence. She did not dream that her sister know any- thing of the interview, and it was too unpleasant a matter to talk about, tsspycially as she knew that Mrs. Gor- don's sympathies were with Edmund Carpenter ; so she held herpeacet. " " matter w: some time "'ifrirrdG'iikTarGire-fiitit she had been unsueeetsMtr. In obtaining accom- modations for the summer. and. tlgat The met ot May arrived and one afternoon Mrs. Gordon met Ruby with n gleeful look and manner on her return from school. _ "Where is it?" Ruby inquired. sinking: wenrily into " chair. and, taking on her hat, began to tan herself with it, for the day had been an unusually hot one even for Philadvlpbm. "I have at last toand just the must delightful place." she said. .. It in near the city. and We can take possession immediately. tor the horse-curs pass very near. and you ran easily go out and in while the term lusts." _ - .' Here, you are over-heated. darl- ing. have this tan," said her sister. rising and bringing her a huge palm leaf. "I am nearly worried to death tearing you will break down vntirely this wilting weather, and tor Four nuke I am bound to get out or this hot, dusty city as quickly as possible. The place I spake of is about but miles out- just far enough out to escape the [wise and' heat, and it is lovely. with grounds that are almost litre u park. with their Beautiful shade trues and shrubbery. fountain and statuary; while ln the house. which is somewhat Old-[MhiOMXL there are great airy rooms thnture a perfect delight." _ _ "cm, there WM an advertisement. in th's morning's paper; I was attract- ed by :t. and went immediately to see it the place was all that was prom- ised It seems that the owner lost all s." How did -you tind such a spot. Estelle?" Ruby asked. smiling at this inviting description. _ A . My family a few years up. and has not cared to livd there much since. al- as 'ts ._ nor ALritidned%rain for Are giving him a search- you but Just going? Cri"eil' up. and everything remalm the same. But the homakeeper told me it was too lonely tor her master. who spent " summers travelling. and lived mtly in the city during the winters. Bat he told her that she might take two or three lady boarders tor com- pany this year it she liked The idea plea-ed her, tor she said she was lonely in the great hence; hence the adver- tierne:a, and our good luck.". _ mega the pit-11.30 is bequtitqlly kept "No," she answered. "I stipulated that we should be by ourselves. and she seemed very willing whqn I named the price I was willing to pay tor that privilege. and I told her we should come on Stunt-(13ml chose that day because I knew you would be at liberty, and you would have two whole days to rest and train a little strength in the delightml place, tps tore beg'umlng the wearlsom‘e teach- "ng ngnm on Monday:'.' . , "But will there be anyone else there. IPgrtt,,le'.' I wish we could be quiet. I helleve I am too tired to care about mingling with company." Ruby said. §eamn¢ back In: her chair and closmg her eyes wearily. Mrs. Gordon's heart bounded. The questiml just suited ler purpqae. _ A cioua name 'Ydirwere very Whoughtful and kind, Estelle." Ruby said, but wonder- lg to see he; sister?) unpsually viva- 'riiri, Coxon." said Mrs. Gordon, with in quick, searching glance into her sister's face. "Mrs. onon," Ruby repeated, trying to remember where Sm had heard the name. but tailing tc do so, tor Walter seldom referred to his former home, and had only once or twice. mentioned, in a casual way, the good woman's name. " Who is the owner P' she ques- Horned "I declare, I did not think to ask much about the owner.'l was no delighted with the place; but I :Miege the housekeeper called him Ur. Edmunds, or something that sounded like that." responded Mrs. Gordon, turning to look out ot the window, to hide the {lush that arose to Mr check us she made this re. ply. _ $110 was playing a deep game, and guilt made her conscious and tear; In! of discovery. _ - - But Ruby wus unsusplcious of trir'lr'try, and was really very glad of the prospect of getting oat of the city so soon. She had ex- pel-tad to be obliged to remuln churn untll the last of June, but this "tr'rutsurcttierit would enable her to enjoy pure air and the delights of the country a month before she llml zllzttl-Lpltml; While. too, the place was so near the clty that she could see Walter frequently, which would be a Treat comlort. And yet even this anticipated plea- sure had its drawback. for Mrs. Gor- don's manner of late had grown more and more-repellent toward the young man. Sewn-11 times Ruby had bum upon the point of confessing the fact of her engagement to her, and insisting that she would not In thrown into Edmund Carpesiter's society so much: but, confident that she would be bittt-rly (amused. sho could not bear a scene. Moreover, Edmund's recent threat had not been Without its effect upon her. so she concluded to watt, at least amt“ Walter should be taken into bumnesa with Mr. Conant, when he Would be in a position to take her away from all such annoyances if it should seem newsman. Doubtlmps the reader suspects some- thing of the plot that had been laid for the unwary Ruby. By indirect: uuestionings Mrs. Gordon had discov- ered that she did. not know where Ed- mund Carpenter's ’rOSldence was. He had spent but veryhttle of his time there since his father’s death, and tor more than " year it had been rented, fttrrohed, to n gentleman from New York, while the young man had had his bachelor apartments in the city. It was now empty, however, amt in the care of Mrs. Coxtitt and a servant ; and the young man and his accom- plice, both intent upon the same ob- ject. had planned that Ruby and Mrs. Gordon" should go there to spend the summer. where they intended, by strategy, or by compromising her in some way. to force the young girl to nc_nept Mr. (farpentey's prepusnlq. - _ It was base and mean. but Ed- mund Carpenter was " man who would stop at nothing to gain his own ends. while Mrs. Gordon's god being money. she telt that almost any measure was justifiable in order to secure so handsome and rich a prize for her young sister, and. with it, a luxurious home for herself for the future. or until sho, too, should surteed in capturing: a wealthy (suitor. They know that they ran some risk l of exposure through Waltonhut Ed. l mand had learned that he had left l the city to super-intend a contrnetl that would keep him away for a long time, and he renamed that if they could get Ruby settled at Forestvale. it would not be hard to keep her there. Mrs. Gordon would refuse to mnke any change, and doubtless Ruby would feel obliged to remain with her. Mrs. Gordon had taken rare that her former landlady should not know whither they were going, and hoped thus. In case Walter should call, if he chanced to come to the city on husinesa to keep the knowledge of their whereabouts from him. It she had known, however. that the young people were already lovers. and in the habit of corresponding. she might not have felt so confident ot the success of her plans. I On the last Saturday in May the two ladies left tho sultry city, and Ruby found their summer homo even more delightful than she had antici. pated. A feeling of intense satisfac. tion and content took possession of her as they wandered about the love. ly grounds after tea, getting an in. vigorating breeze from the river, commenting upon the lovely views all about them, and comforts of the place they had been so fortunate in secur mg. Rummy was a day ot rest indeed to the weary young teacher. who simply luxuriated all day long, lying in a hammock that had been hung upon the no.rt.ll piazza, readgng a .llt- tle now and then. but mostly gazing oft upon the distant hills and drawing In with every breath Me and strength trom the fresh, pure air. Toward evening a beautiful car. riage. with a span of flue bay horses, was driven to the door. and Mrs. Gor- don informed Ruby that they were goiptt for} dr.iver. "Why, Estelle. are you not ex- trnvagant to order such a carriage am that for a. country drive." Mrs. Gordon laughed lightly at Ruby's question and informed tter that they were to have the. use ot the turnout all summer lf they de. -"What do you mean t" Ruby cried, 0" "What is the houselieeper's more and more astonished. She knew that her sister‘s income would not admit ot such an extrava- gance. with all her other expenses. and she could not. understand it. "Oh, the horses Were standing idle in the stable, and the egent eald we might as well exercise than: by driv- ing them as to have the eoaehman ex- ercise them alone. You may be sure. my dear, that I have no objection to such an arrangement; so get on your hat, and take an extra wrap. forjt may be COO. before we return." Mrs. Gordon made this explanation in her lightest manner, and then went sweeping down ttw steps with the im- peioys bearing of former days. Ruby soon to.lowed, with a very bright face, for it was long since the had had the pleasure In driving out in such style, and lt. alum seemed like old times. The coachman was upon his box, dressed in dark-green livery; the sleek, handsome horses seemed con- scious of their own attraction: in their gold-mounted harness while the carriage was a marvel of luxury and quiet elegance. Ruby would not have been so com- tortabls had she known that ullthls had been arranged with special re- ference to herself-that it was but part ot the plot to snmngle her in a net from which she would feel there was no escape but to marry the man she despised. - But Ruby had no suspicion of any- thing wrong; so she leaned back among the soft cushions with a sigh of delight, and gave herself to the enjoyment of the moment. _ THey drove for nearly two hours, anA tsndo_red, every» minute pt the tjme. Mrs. Gordon, who was in her hap- Pleat vein, exerted herself to be agreeable and entertaining, and Ruby couid not fail to be somewhat Intent- ed by her exuberance, and her face had not looked so bright and rosy tor mapy a day, _ . Just as they were passing the en- trance to Fairmount Park, at Eg- gletsfield, a horseman dashed out from "nu'er one of the arches of the bridge, and a single giance was sut- fit3ient to show Ruby that it was none other than Edmund Carpenter, mounted upon a beautifu; and spirit- ed chestnut horse. A look of well-feigned surprise crossed his (ace as he appeared to re- cognlze them; than he lifted his hat and bowed and smiled. Th6 neit moment he had dashed up beside the carriage and was asking Mrs. Gordon, in his blaLJest loner. "Whither have you two ladies tlit.. ted so suddenly? I walled a1 your rooms this morning to see it I could persuade one or both of you to attend church with me, and was told that you had gone out of town for the summer." “Yes; we left only yesterday. We have found a most delightful retreat, deem ourselves remarkably fortun- ate. Come home and take tea with us, and see tor yourself if we are not pleasantly situated," said Mrs. Gor- don, with as much cordlniity and com- posure as it all this had not been a pan of the _p_lot. _ “Thanks. That is a very tempting invitation; but I fear I shall intrude upon your quiet," responded the man, with an appealing glance at Ruby, who, after civilly returning his greet- ing, had given her attention to the horses, determined to have nothing to say to him. I _ . _ "No, indeed.” persisted Mrs. Gor- don, animatedly; "we shall have to take our tea alone unless you will share it, and it will be pieasant to have an addition to our party, Come and tell us about the sermon that you beard this morning. We have been quite like the heathen to-day." Mr. Carpenter laughed. “I am afraid my memory will not serve me well enough tor that, as sermons are not much In my line. But I will Join yourat tea._vqith pleasure." too much disturbed by the encoun- ter to feel very social. She had hoped, by getting out of the city, to escape his visits and attentions; and here. at the very outset. he was coming to them as (reply ax or, old. So he rode home with them, keep ing up a lively conversation all the way, although he was not successful in drawing Ruby into it. _ She was When Mrs. Coxon had informed her master Whom she had secured tor boarders, be had informed her that 'boarders, he had informed her that they were acquaintances of his. and that he did not wish them to know him as the owner of the wave. as he should proimhly visit them, and they would feel mom freedom not to know it. The com-hmun had also received his or. dem.; therefore. when he mums his up. penrunw with the ladies upon their return from their drive, he mu sim- ply recognized as their quest. But Ruby was determined that she would not be annoyed with hie visits. If her sister would persist in inviting him. she might entertain him; and so. after tea was over. she mole away by herself. thus leaving my; two arch- plotters by thtm.iy.elvets. , She was a trifle nervous and un- comfortable, too, for she had dropped a note to Walter a day or two pre- vious. telling hiarot their eontemptat. ed change. and asking him to come out to their new home to spend this Sub- bath evening with her, and she could not help dreading to have these two men meet. __ But Walter did not come. Hour " ter hour passed. and Ruby watched and waited in vain, until, feeling both sad and lonely, she crept away to her own room and retired to rest. CHAPTER .‘EXVIII. Walter's Revelations. The next morning, however, Ruby received a reply tn her note, telling her that her lover and been sent out of town by Mr. Conant, to superin- tend a (”unmet which the latter could not attend to himself just then; that. he should be away tor a month, but. would come to her immediately after his return; meantime, he would write to her frequently, and urged her to do the same. This was something ot a disap- mintment to Ruby, but she re- solved to bear the long separation cheerfully. and eqlor he_nelfua.s' much Eva-ht; - 13;;qu ard" filer beautIntl aur- rtmpdipgs. _ -- . - She found the change greatly bene- ficial to her health, and began to Improve in nah and strength al- moat immediately. The month soon slipped by, school closed. and Ruby's work was tin. lshed for the year. A day or two after the oxtunittationtt were over, Walter returned to the city, and that same evening, Just at dusk. pre- sented himself at the door of his old home. and Inquired tor his betrothed. He had been greatly astonished and somewhat troubled noon learn. ing that Ruby was gone to L; tt' with summer In Edmund Carpen- " WI. orMeitt from be: new." that ahsdidnattrnowtowhomttteNaots belonged, and In had not caught and Int. thinking it but to any new until he could have a private talk with her. The servant could not find Ruby. Milena: took the young man's card to In. Gordon, who went down immediately to him, with the deter- mination to prevent a meeting be- twgen the two, it maple. "I presume she will soon return. will she not t" Walter asked. flushing be. neath the woman's haughty look and may”. ' ' l, .. She greeted him "with cold formal, my, and told Igim tMt Ruby was on} “Ham sure I cannot tell you," Mrs. 1 Gordon answered. indifferently. , though she knew that Ruby was that very moment lying asleep in the ttatm 1 mock on the north porch. He. however. resolved to make one more effort. to accomplish his purpose and inquired tor Mrs. Coxon. thinking that he could leave a note with her for Ruby and thus arrange for an. other cull. "Mrs. Coxon is very busily engaged this evening." Mrs. Gordon stave, "and I shall have to ask you tn ex- cuse me lf I do not disturb her." Walter bowed a silent aequietreettee and took we leave without further ado, While Mrs. Gordon was very much elated at having an easily driven him from the field. Bat the young man “'38 not no read- ily diapoed ot as she imagined. Ingrtead of leaving the place. lu, quiotly slipped around to the marmnts' door. rang the bell, and inquired tor Mrs. Coxou. She came to him at mums. and was dtlWitted (0990 hips, . She drew him into her own little sittmghroom. made him sit down, and immediately began to ply him with numerous questions regarding himsvlr and his progress in his lmsineas. Ho answered hor age patiently its he could. but Just M soon as she gave him an opportunity he eonnded to her his objwt in coming thew that even- Lug. .. Mrs. Caron." ltts mud. in conclusion. .. I am sure that Sou me my frimd, and that [can trust you fully." "Indeed, you may trust me, Mr. Walter," the good woman said, Invari- ity; but she had been "urprirod to learn he had cum'? there to mm hrss Gordon and had failed in his object. " Well. then. to com‘ no the point at mice. 1 believe there is nomutlling wrong in these Indians being here this summer." Cl' "r am satisfied that Mina Gordon would never haw: come here if she had not. been deceived or trapped into doing so." ' “Deoeived 'I' "Yes. How does it happen than Edmund Is taking Iroardetue thi, sum- mort" "I do not know." Mrs Coxon nepiied, I Inoklug grave. for the story that tute l had been lonely and wanted to take tandem for company was nil a hoax l of Mm Gordon's. and she had notrl liked the set-army which ho had cur-l jomed upon her, particularly after she found that he was to De a con- stant v'usitor there; “I only know that he said he wasn't 90m; to live here himsell. but wanted to have tlto house kept open and made to pay him something." _ - "That Was a queer idea tor a mum with all his money." said Walter, with MW“: 1ltrr _ . = - "I thought so: but not so queer as that he did not. want the ladies to know that: he was the owner. He tare the matter into the hands of an agent. to advert‘m. and than}: ne comes here a. great deal. he has tortMden me to Wm; hint as tho master." . "I will tell you. my good friend." Walter said. confidentially. "Edmund has been very fond of Miss Ruby Gor- don for a, long time ; twice he has pro- posed to her and been rejected. Mrs. Gordon favors his suit pe- cause he Is rich. and she wants her sister to marry wall : but now for my little secret. Mrs. Grxon---Rpby and I ham been engaged ever Finer» her brother's death." _ "What plot , I supposed it was only pride on Mr. Iidmund‘u part. 1 don't see how them can be any plot," re- tumed Mrs. Coxon. 7 Vik‘i‘ixith-e IS a, piot' at the bottom of it." "You engaged to that lovely girl, Mr. Walter'." cried Mrs. Carson, with n glowing (use. " Yes: but Miss Gordon did not wish it tumouan so soon after her he- reavement ", therefore we have told no one of the fact. I imagine that Ed- mund has toured something ot the kind. for. he has threatened me. upon one or two emulsions. if I interfered between him and his plans regarding Miss Gordon. I came here, m I told you, to me her to-night; but Mrs. Gordon told me that she was out, and seemed determined that I should not meet her. I thm: inquired tor you, but Wm; told that you were engaged. and could not be tgee.--" " Indeed. Mr. Walter. I should never be so busy that I couldn't stop tor n few words with you." the housekeeper interrupted indigngmtly. . " Something wrung} How no Ruby looked still more surprised at this strange Human and the mystery attending it, but she 'raw that the Woman was very much in earn-wt. and she replied with chmyrul mum- anything I can do for you, of course I will come. Just wait a moment until I knot my hair up. 1 was getting it ready for the night." . She coiled it into a loose, strut-Mu] knot. pinned it with u silver urmw, and was ready to accomxmry the housekegsper below. Mrs. Coxon held the door open for her to pan out, then closed it again without making the slightest. noise, and led the way down a flight at buck stairs ln silence, Ruby thinking her actxm very strange and perplexing. But when the woman opened the door to her own little room at the loot ot the stanza. and she saw wno was within, 'r!ie. wrung forward with a glad cry that made the housekeeper malls With an air of trlutuph as who went back to the kitchen to give orders tor breaktm-It; and then she left the lovers alone. ONTAM " Walter. how came you here 7" Ruby oietisiinmi, as she laid both her hands In his and looked up at him. a glad waloome in her blue eyes. V Elicaine -to see you. dear, 'he ann- wered, nailing, as be led her to n neat and drew anothqrjegldq her. -. _ "But-trut---" Ruby began, flush- lug, and looking slightly disturbed. "But you cannot understand why you are called to the 1touae-keeper's room to recelve me instead of the drawing-room, which would be the 'ffff proper place t" he concluded for ex. Tod-tangy, Mtg. Cl'oxom if Ellen-e la TORONTO a loose. cr,raeetttl am “Yes. that was my thought." [he ad- mitted. 7 _ “Well. then, to be perfectly frank, A In Incense I wu not Allowed to no you In the drawlng room," Welter ex- plained. tlunhitttg n vivid orig-on. "What can you mean. Walter t" He then told her all that had unne- plred. greatly to her amazement and indignation. Be thought it beat that her eyes should be opened at once to the fact that her sinner was a secret energy to thom_ttoth. . “I cannot understsnd it," she maid, when he concluded. “I have been very wary since school closed. and hue isin in the hsmmook most of the time. Estelle knew I ma there. t went there iirectly after tea, and every- thing was so quiet I til asieep. It a not fifteen minutes since she uroul- ed me and sent me upstairs to hand." "I numbed that you were not far off, and I was determlned that I would not be thwarted in any such any." Walter “unrated; then added, gravely, "Ruby, it is evident that Mrs. Gordon does not intend that you .-:ud I shall meet Tery often. if she mm help it." Coxon an old (than yes." with a start y prmekm. "1 do mm saying mthmg n time um." The main is Often a. Life of Pain and Misery. Mr. Druid Crowell, of Horton, h. N, Was an Intense SufferI-r and Almost Dosnnlred of Finding: " Cure Tolls tTho Armin-n. Wolresille, N. 5.; Recently a ratorter of tho Acumen was told another of tinsotriumphs‘of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, which are Mmihlg Very common in this vicin. ity. Thr' fortunuw individual is Mr. David Crowell, a highly mun-tr“ resi. drmt of Hortotiville. Bolow is his experience. in substance, ashegave it to us: "About two yours ago. tor the first time in my lite, I in. gan to realize fully what ill health meant. The first symptom was a feeling of overpowering drown-limes which crept over me at times. Often I would be at work in the field when the dmwsiness would some me and I would find it required the oxen-ins ot all my willpower to Iroepawnke. An a short time 1 was at/tacted by sharp piercing trains which shot through the lower part or my back. At first this did not troubleme very much during the day, but at night the pain imam? almost unon~ durable and often 1 would not on: my eyes throughout tiw whole night. Gradually n mun-Km and loathing tor food develqnd. Somatimes i would sit down to a ml with a keen up petite. tnrttatteramouthful or so had pawl my lips sicknemand vomiting would follow. I became greatly ro- duoed in find] and innshort time was but a wreck of my former self. Tim doctor said the trouble was durum-of the kidneys. Mythic treatment did not help me. My mother. who was unma- thing ofunurse.urged me tours Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, and at Last to satisfy her mom than trom hows of being cut-ad. I took upthrir um. After taking mtohox l qemnod hotmr aivl I resolved to try anothvr. Before the second box was mad my crrnrii. tion was improved beyond gammy and l felt sure tito pills worn mmlble for it. I took two man- boxes and before they were all used theminin my hack has wholly dis- appeared, my "ppetite had roturm-d and I felt like a new man. For tin- tht Story of "In koll'muu Despnlrod of Finding- " . and I [on like a new man. For the sum ot two dollars 1 rural mym'lf of a painful dlwam. There vanmot, ho tho least doubt but that Dr. Willinms' Pink Plus was the snip onus" ot my retuvery. and I consider thom the ttart mullclm- in oxiswxmn. Sold by all dealer-u in mam-inn or Hem post paid at 500 a box or six boxes tor 82.50. by addmsslng tho Dr. Williams' Medieine Co., Bhwkvillu. Ont». Refuse all culmtltuu-s. Always heat u frying pan Mature putting anything in it, not nonwh- ing, but hissing hot. Test it wit,h a drop of water-it it dances about, a little hissing globule. the pun in jun right. Things laid in a cold pan and than at over tho tire are per. min to stick. mm. they lurk the appetizing crispness whirh is the main man-on tor trying. in ill-Oak- tpart, bacon. particularly, it make- uil the difference in the world in flavor. Experimenting With a New Fuel A new MC [-01 us new being tested in England with claimed Hams factory results. " is (imposed of o.3 per cent. of coal dust and T per cent. of a mixture of pine und ('anutlt' lime. The-e three sulntanms are mixed and run into moulds, where they harden to tttteh a degree that they do trot separate when burning and are sold in the shunt: of perforated brlcku weighing about ten pounds ouch, for big furnaces and tpr. lunatic um in cakes or lumps ol lentlcnlar form. of which 140 weigh 100 pounds. The new fuel ls sold in London tor $5.23 per ton retail. It gives out an intense heat. and only traces of smoke. while the residue ot echo. dam not exceed 8 per cent. It can be burned In an ordin- ary grate, and the The remhlesnn exceedingly brllllant. coke lire. [fund's Lini mountin- D mm per Millet-'1 Wot-In Powders the medi cine for children. M WHEY DISEASE. (To he tavitinttmi.t Heat the Frying Pan. Grip Pov4era It "