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Tint Kentlcman’s keen eyes detected her lostuully. but with ids usuiil immobility, I tie merely raised his eyebrows, smiled | faintiy, and bowed as u ne had quite exi pected to meet his young kinswoman at the tabic d'hote. Mona was vexed at herself for coloring us she felt she did when she returned his bow, smiling at the same time with irrepressible amusement. The idea of an encounter between Uncle Sandy | and Bertie Everard seemed infinitely

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"Wha’s that?” asked the former, indig-

nantly.

“he is a sort of cousin of mine, or rather of my poor grandmother. I used to stay at his mother's house. She was very kind

to me.”

“Ay, till yon began to earn your own living, those are aye worthless folk. Stop the waiter, w ill ye? 1 cannot eat this fish; it lias seen a deal of the world since it left the waiter.” The offending fish removed, Uncle Sandy “glowered,” as lie would have said himself, at the new-comers, until it was replaced by a milmls of pigeons. At length dinner was over. Everard left his seat, as-Mona and Uncle Sandy were leaving the table, and intercepted them. Mona presented her uncle, and Everard introduced her to Lord Fitzallau, who bowed twice, once to the lady, once to the crabbed-looking little Scotsman. "Ah! Miss Craig, don’t you think we might contrive a cousiustiip out of the double relationship?” lie said, in a soft hut weaky voice, and with what lie intended for a fascinating simper. “i am afraid not. The only real relation I have is my uncle.” “What a rude speech, Mona! Do you repudiate me?" said Even d. “Oh, no! 1 take you for what you are

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Everard lifted his eyebrows. “II,nv is your friend and partner, the mu-ic mistress? It was the funniest idea your running away from my mother to her.” “Run away? Did you really run away? What an enterprising young lady?” said Lord Fitzallau, as the quartet strolled out towards some seats under the trees. “Dinna hear till him, ’cried Uncle Sandy a good deal disturbed. “My niece is not

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Lord Fitzallnn bowed and departed. the sort o’ young leihly to do sic an unmannerly imprudence, she is just a lassie wi’ a proper sense of independence.” “Proper sense of independence,” repeats ed Everard; “I fancy you will think it improper when she runs away from yout" “Eh! hut she’ll no do that. She can have a good home with me if she chooses, as you know, my lord!” “Who—me?” exclaimed Lord Fitzallau. "My good sir, what do I know about it?” “Then you ought, considering you have rented my house for near on two years! Don’t ye mind Craigdarroch?” “Craigdarroch! by Jove! Are yon Craig of Craigdarroch? I had not th» faintest Me t I should meet my landlord in this re:p te region. I should like to have a third son at Craigdarroch It is a snug little uox, and as I do not like large parties, It just suits me.” ‘ Sma’!” repeated Mr. Craig, indignantly. “There are six large sleeping-rooms, forbye twa itliers, and servants’ accomodation, a drawing-room, and a dining-room, a library ami my museum, and cellars, etc.” “What a funny notion that Craigdarroch should belong to your uncle, Mona,” said Everard. “And why shonMn’t it?” asked Uncle Sandy, testily. “Why shouldn't Mona’s uncle buy what he likes with the money he worked so hard to make?” “I am sure I have no objection. Only I wish you would let Fitzallau have the place for another year. I can only be with him for ten days this season, and the shooting about there is first-rate.” “I am afraid you are a self-seeker, young mon,” said Uncle Sandy, solemnly. “Yes, of course I am. So are you; so are we all.” “I have always tried to do my duty,” returned Uncle Sandy, startled by this attack. “I dare say. It Is much the best plan; it does one no harm if you manage properly, and it pays in the end.” “Yet,” said Mona, quietly, "I can Imagine your performance of duty not being specially profitable to your employer.” “What right have you to say that?” cried Everard, a little nettled. “It is appalling to think what your tongue will be when you are an old woman, considering what it is at present.” "Miss—Miss—” began Lord Fitznllan, whose memory wns not retentive. “Your charming cousin will never be old.” “Well, I have some letters to write, so good-evening,” said Everard, rather abruptly, and he went off toward the etabuKsement. Lord Fitzallau remained a few moments, trying, vainly, to flirt with Mona, but her manner was so chilling that lie, too, bowed uud departed.

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CHAPTER XV.—AX OLD ACQUAINTANCE. Mona did not find life at Contrexeville by any means exhilarating. Uncle Sandy seemed to have taken complete possession of his niece, and was Indeed more amiable and affectionate toward her than he had ever been before to any creature. At the first moment of recognition, Mona was displeased to find tiiat Everard and Lord Fitzallau were to be their “companions of the Bath.” Hat it was very amusing to her to see how profoundly gratified that stern republican Uncle Sandy was by being associated as a family connection with the great yrandee* ut the season. Sneer ns he mi rht at “yon nulr feckless bit Of a lord” in his absence, he Was always placidly content to hobble along with Mona between himself and the elderly young man in public places. To Everard he was more deferential.

That gentleman’s gootl-humored, unflinching indifference to the feelings of his fel-low-creatures filled him with awe. There was no knowing what he might say next, while the fearlessness with which Mona crossed rapiers with him excited his admiration. Yet Everard was always ready to talk with her, and even tried, with the obstinacy for which he was remarkable, to get her nwsy._from her reele to walk

with him.

This degree of attention woke Uncle Sandy’s suspicions, for, as is not unusual iu Scotchmen, he was disposed to attribute all such indications to the master passion

of humanity.

“Tell me, noo,” he said one exceedingly warm afternoon, as they sat in his room— “tell me, was it becanae o’ one cousin ye refused the other?” “How do you mean, tTncle Sandy?” “Eli! you u'iderstnn' well enough. Is It because you luve young Everard you refused Kenneth?” “Love Bertie Everard! D-> you think any human being loves him, except, perhaps,

his mother?"

“How can I ken? He is a braw, out-

siwken callant.”

“He is brutally indifferent to everyone’s feelings. Were I obliged to marry either, I should certainly prefer Kenneth.” “Then what for should you refuse him?” “Because I do not intend to marry him.” “Do you know that it will go hard wi’ me before I ever consent to your marrying

ony either mon?”

“Well, I shall not trouble you, uncle. I shall never marry Kenneth.” “Then, Mona, i am sair at heart to say it, but I’ll no count you as my daughter.” “Oh, yes, you will, uncle! You could not

do without me!”

“Not weel. Yet I’d try, if you set your face against doing what 1 want you to do. Has Kenne'h written to ye?” “No; then I have not written to him.” “Well, do, like a good lassie.” “Oh, yes, uncle: I will write to him.” In the evening Everard called and asked Mona to take a stroll with him. The walked along a path leading into the woods in silence for a few minutes. At

length Mona naked—

"And what does Evelyn say?”

“Oh, nothing particular. She is still In a fool’s paradise. They arc not going to Strathairlie, because they want to show off the son and heir in Cumberland. They are to have a large party, ami want me to go: but that is impossible. I must look after Fitzallau; and that brings me to what I want to say. Don’t run away with the

notion you can marry Fitzallan.”

“Marry Fitzallan!” repeated Mona, amazed. “What an extraordinary Idea!” “Not at all. Don’t fly off at a tangent. Of course it is perfectly natural you should

his halls, that he soon declared the heat was too much for him. and he subsided on a liench beside Uncle Sandy, who had so Improved in health ami spirits that he even confessed to a certain interest in the game, and confided to Lord Fitzallan his conviction that, had he not lieen such a “frail body” he would have played ’•fine.” Mona observed that her uncle and Lord Fitzallan gradually got into evidently deep conversation: hut she did not take much notice of them, as the game was interesting and the Frenchman played better than usual. Mr. Craig was rather silent all the evening, and retired to rest even earlier than usual; hut he was more gracious than his wont, and there was n tone of veiled superiorit;. in his voice when he spoke to Ever-

ard.

“Mona,” said her uncle, when, after the matutinal water-drlnkingand douche, etc., etc., next day, site went at noon to administer a l»eiii; and a gin*.- of wine—“I have soiuething to say to you, r.t dearie. Sit

ye doon."

"Very well, uncle," taking her place beside him on tlie sofa. “What is it?” “A varra serious matter, watch I hope youT. take in a steams spirit.” “Tii ., si unds serious." “It’s ju-t extr. a. ly gr.atifyin .% ns I think you'll say. T at young n >U man lias been talking varra riously t 1 me. He is an honesl-li! e chiel. and lit 1 lls me he is varra d c in lov wi' you, M nn, and he ask. d my c , -ent in very pnpi r language. I sad 1 would sp.-ak to you, and lay ttie matter fair u f ire you; but that I begged him w . to a Mr 1 you till I I n ! explained a hit, f ■ I am no t'-.t: sure how y it would take it. Bit: I ho ■ you w ai it r reason, tor I should like to see you a countess, my honnie bird, before I die I, in spite o’ that conceited ape Everard, and his schemes.” “And Isird Fitzallan actually proposed for me!” exclaimed Mona, much amused. “Why, uncle, you would not care to see me enrolled among the aristocrats for whom you have so much contempt—and then there is Kenneth! What is to become

of him?”

“Aweel, you se£, I eanna turn things upside doon, whatever mv convictions may be; so wtiile these rldeec’lous distinctions continue, it’s no so had to have a share o’ them. As to Kenneth,” he waved his hand, “you say yourself he does na care for ye. We could find him another wife; and as my lord doesna want ony portion wi’ you, i could ive a” to Kenneth.” “I am sure you and Lord Fitzallan are very good in arranging for my future; but do you know that Lord Fitzallan is in the habit of prop > ing for every woman he meets, whether in a ball room or behind a counter?—that he is a half-witted drunkard, only kept within d cut hounds by

well, but terribly sunburned.” A hearty kiss, and then she went to greet Mr. Craig, who descended from the cab with more alertness than she had ever seen him show before. “Delighted to see you looking quite a new man, my dear Mr. Craig!” site cried, a genuine look of pleasure dancing in Iter, bright, dark eyes, as she shook hands with j him heartily. “Welcome back, after ail these long months!” “Thank ye, thank ye!” he returned, pleased with the wi.rmth of her greeting. “I’m not sorry to he back again. I hope ! you are weel?” “Yes, quite well! 1 am an evergreen. , Mr. MacalLfer as been good enough to j come to cheer me up occasionally. Very ! kind of him to trouble about an old wo-I man. Glad to see yon. Go inside, Mr. Craig, your nephew and I will settle with the cabman.” , “Na, na! I’ll just pay him myself.” This done, Mme. Dobrisay and Mona had a few precious moments to themselves, and then the party sat down to high tea, with the sense of enjoyment arising from the mixture of familiarity and complete change. "How delicious the tea is!” cried Mona. “That is one tiling you rarely get abroad.” “Eh! but it is gixsl to get a hit of dry toast again!” said Uncle Sandy. “And Kenneth, my mon, I am right glad to see you!” “Thank you. sir. I’m sure I have missed you and—and Miss Mona iter", sorely. It was a pleasure to have a bit talk with madnme while you were away.” "But, uncle! Kenneth is not looking at all well. He is pale and thin. Have you been ill, Kenneth.” “Oh, nothing to speak of! Just a cold, and n heaviness in mv limbs.” “Knoni!'' said Ui Sandy, with a knowing smile, "it’s grand to have a braw young lassie speerin’ alter your health.” “She was always f rry g-ioJ to me,” said Kenneth, uneasily-. Then as appetite was allayed, talk Rowed full and free. “I think, uncle,” said Mona, after a good deal of description of the people and places they had seen, “I think you ou.ffit to take Kenneth with you to Craigdarroch. It wo-.il I do him a world of good. And lie knows all about land and animals. He would he u better companion than 1 could

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“Ah, but I ennna want you! If I had my I own way, I’d have you baith always by | me.” “Well, I am sure that Is not impossible,” ■ said Mona, thoughtlessly. She had forgotten her uncle’s schemes; ' it was so long since she had heard anything about them. “Ahem! 1 am glad to hear it,” he

Mme. Dobrisay offering to play chess with Uncle Sandy. r “Now that we have got clear of houses, and people, Kenneth,” l> gaa Mona, as soon as they succeeded In ilntling a seclud-l ed seal in K uisington (Lirbus, "tell m e l what is troiiMing you, for I see that you| are troubled?” “Troubled? Yes, I s!" i.tld tlii ik so. In-I deed, 1 am not on- bit in-■ - fnr .v.-ird than! when we parted, and ’ donhtif I - all get away this summer. The :i Mr. Black to i n worse health than ever; wo fear we will have to leave the sehoi 1; ami here is my inch" hurrying me to marry you—or, rather, to ask you again.” “Well, a k me again. Kenneth," saif Mona, sweetly, “an 1 1’U givjyou thesami

answer.”

“Eh, it will he hard to put Mm off now,’ groaned Kenneth; “he is bent upon it what ev r F “Still, you cauii.d marry me against mj

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a grand nobleman for my sake, Mona?” “No; for my own sake. He was a poor,I half-witted creature. K uaueth, we must] put a stop to this! Y'oti must tell Unclel Sandy that yon have asked me again, nndl that I have refused you; tell him you dol n >t care t , have anything to do with a girll who to so averse to accept you. If my un-[ cl -calls me to account, I will settle the| matter very quickly.” It was If when they r ached home, and I found that tJnc! Sandy had retired to lied I with n bad headache, and, aooarding to| Mine. Dobrisay, a bod fit of sulks, as he| ha 1 lost the game—ami to he beaten, es-| pi dally by a wo nan, was Intolerable, L “Your uncli I me to aaj that he r wished to see you late or early to-morrow I evening, Mr. Kenneth,”she cimcluded, “sol try and ome as early as you can.” “V -ry '' ‘11,” said Kenneth, looking as If ■ he did not like it. “Do you think to-morrow will be the j; crucial tost, Kenneth?” asked Mona, an- j swering the look. “1 feel as if it would be.” “Then do not fear. You will get through, I and it is better to have it out." All tiie next day Uncle Sandy was silent ■ j touchy, dissatisfl-d. He felt out of sorts, ■ I and v. :s quite sure the veal ho had eaten I the pi is lay ha I not been sufficiently I c oked. il"" wee i - that be could eat tmI I

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“If I could keep my countenance, I should be angry with you, Bertie! The determination people seem to have that I shall marry some one or other is absurd.” “But I am determined you shall not marry Fitzallan. Don’t you know that, after him, mv father is heir to tlie earldom, and after him your humble servant. Now Filz was born nn idiot, and hasn't improved his brains by hard drinking. His father, Lord Lynebridge, won’t give him a penny. Someone has to go about with him. or he would destroy himself In a few months. He proposes for every woman lie meets. \Ve had an awful row last April with a girl at a luncheon-bar at Willesden or Ealing, or some such place. He is a harmless creature, but his father will not give him a sou, and he does not want him to marry. It would he a splendid match for you, but you see lie has been so queer, 1 believe we could break it, so it will not do to attempt such a hazard.” “Listen, Bertie. What have you ever seen In me to induce you to think of warning me In this insulting manner? Marry I^ird Fitzallan! Why, I would almost rather,” she paused and looked at her kins man from head to foot, “I would almost

rather marry you.’’

“Well, you speak plain enough.” “Yes. I will always speak to you in your own style. What are you—any of you, to me? I want nothing from you. I can

lias not a farthing he can call his own, and I " ords which stirred Mona s memory, his father will not continue his allowance Sim laughed and blushed, glancing at Kenif he marries? Do vou know all this?" I neth with friendly comprehension. “Naw!” exclaimed Uncle S indy, “ami I 1 His f!lce 8ffcw longer, and his eyes had a will not believe it. He told me he was I startled expression, which amused Mona, ready to make handsome settlements: to | But Uncle Sandy began to talk of going

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Thc protected ti nntx match came off very successfully. supply my own wants, and I have not the smallest ambition to belong to you in any way. I n -ver *—k you, and if you ceased to recoj.ii • me it would not cause me the smallest annoyance.” “()!i! but I like to talk to you. If I ever c mill mu se su b an ass of myself as to fall in love, I should fail in love with you.” Mona laughed in rrily at this avowal. "Come, let us go back,” she said. “You are by no means agreeable. I really regret not having a sympathetic companion this beautiful evening.” “Ay, I dare sny you would prefer Lisle now?” “Ye*; a good deal more. He knew how to mask his selfishness, which is all one expects from an every-day acquaintance.” "I think, Mona, I shall cut you in future." “As you please. I am quite ready to second your efforts. Here is young Mr. Clapton, he will walk hack with me. Well, Mr. Clapton, I think we are going to have another cloudless day to-morrow. Is your sister inclined to makeaeet at tennis? I think my uncle will not want me in the afternoon.” And the hobbledehoy, well-pleased to be In attendance on Miss Craig, who was now considered “the glass of fashion, and the mold of form,” walked back to the park on one side of Moua, while Everard sulked at the other. The following day was dry and fine, and the projected tennis match came off very successfully. Mona, and Miss Clapton, her brother, and an Anglomaniac French count, short, stout, and extremely puffy. I/ird Fitzallan appeared in an elegant suit of flannels, and picturesque cap; but he served so badly, and so^constantly missed

me at Fitzallan Towers, for he was sure Lori Lynebridge — that’s tlie earl — his father, would enjoy a crack wi’ me, ns he Is an advanced Liberal,” and the old man’s voice grew unsteady with eagerness. Mona was greatly distressed that her uncle should lie so possessed with tills impossible scheme, and disappointed to find him so faithless to Ids own principles. They talked long anil earnestly. At length Mr. Craig began to see that his splendid air-castlc was baseless; his gnodhumor vanished, and with it Mona’s powers of pleasing. He complained of headache and rheumatism, pain in the heart, oppressed breathing, faintness, and many other painful symptoms. He in.-isted on sending for M. le Directeur and the doc-

tor, and dined in his own room.

Mona did not appear in public either, and Everard confiscated a cliarming bouquet of roses Lord Fitzallan was dispatching to her, and bestowed it in his own name on tlie delighted Miss Clapton. In the course of the evening a curious, wildly-written and ill-spelled letter reached Mona from liis lordship’s pen, In which lie professed the most ardent admiration for her beauty, her noble character, her general charms, and declaimed ^gainst the cruel plots of heartless relatives against

his liberty and happiness.

Tliis Mona tore up, and left unanswered. She took an opportunity, however, of informing Bertie Everard of the occurrence. Finally, the evening before she and Mr. Craig left Contrexeville, Lord Fitzallan, in the absence of his valet and his cousin, got hold of a bottle of brandy, and was guilty of some wild antics, which convinced—but by no means consoled—Uncle Sandy.

CHAPTER XVI.—TIIE SERPENT’S TOOTH. On the whole, Alexander Crni x’s retreat from Contrexeville was sudden, and barely In good order. Ho was not a little crestfallen by the complete collapse of tlie brilliant hopes wh’ch had dawned upon him for a moment. The excellent effect of the treatment and waters, however, had restored ids elasticity, so that his snllenncss and irritable depression did not last very long. By the time they reached Strasbourg and were comfortably settled in a good hotel, he began to talk of making plans; maps and guide-books were brought out, and the old man brightened up when lie found Mona was highly pleased at tlie idea of seeing Switzerland. She was a very efficient assistant, looking up the railway fares, counting the cost, and calculating tiie difference between^oreign and English money. And so uncle and niece set out on a pilgrimage, visiting by very slow degrees the most interesting places iu Switzerland and on the Rhine. In tills tour we will not attempt to follow; are not these places, their histories and attractio .s, written in tlie books of Murray anti of Baedeker? For the winter they rested at Dresden, where Uncle Sandy was both comfortable and happy In the society of a Presbyterian minister of sound views, who taught Mr. Craig chess, a great resource, If sometimes a little irksome to Mona. So autumn, winter, and spring passed by, and midsummer was close at hand. To Mme. Debrisay the loss of her dear companion was a real bereavement. Mona’s letters were her greatest comfort, and, need it he said, with what welcome joy she received a letter from Mona announcing that she and her uncle would be in London on the twenty-second. It was a fine, glowing evening when, in her prettiest cap, she awaited the arrival of the travelers, having assisted to lay the table and make tiie place look neat and pretty. Of course those watched for were late, or seemed to be; hut at bust a cab, laden with luggage, drew up to the gate, anil the next moment Moua was In Iter friend’s arms. “Me darlin’ child! I have been that lonely without you! And you are looking rig

adjoined the dining-room which Mme. Debrisay had secured for their accomodation. they could hear the murmur of voices as Kenneth assisted his uncle to unpack. “Come, man amje."’ cried Mme. Debrisay; “1 will go and have a few words in peace With you while you get out your clothes. I am dying to hear all about every-

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“And 1 to toll you. Ah, Deb! I wish I could live and work with you; But, really, Uncle Sandy has been most kind to mo

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Kenneth assisted his uncle to unpack, and I am fond rof him than I ever thought I should lie. But sometimes his selfishness —his narrowness—repels me; still, I feel bound to him!" Safe in Mona’s little room up-stairs, the friends enjoyed the delights full, free interchange of confidence. Of all Mona had to relate, the episode of Everard’s appearance at Contrexeville interested Mme. Debrisay most. “To think of such an out and out Radical as Mr. Craig wishing you to marry a nobleman!” crietl Madame, shrugging her shoulders when Mona had finished her story. "Ah, del! what inconsistent creatures men are! I have heard of this Fitzallan. my dear; and he is as mad as a hatter!” “He must be.” said Monk, thoughtfully. There was a few momerits pause, then Mme. Debrisay said, in a gently remonstrating voice— “Come, now, my own darling; will you never tell me wliat is at the bottom of it all?” “All what, Deb?” “Your refusing poor Mr. Waring, ami the state you were in when you had consented to marry him before your grandmother’s death! Why, I never saw such a face ns you had! There was some man at the bottom of it.” “I can only assure you, Dab, I wns perfectly heart-win 1 ■ when I accepted Mr. Waring; and I wish you would not remind me of that dreadful time—pray put it out of y.-ur 111:11 I. I iiope we may soon read the announcement of Mr. Waring’s marriage, and that he may live happy ever after.” “Well, I ca-tnot understand it,” murmured M :.i-. De’iil.-tay, in a wondering tone: “hut I do understand that you don’t choose to toll." “Never mind, dear; you must tell me nil your news now."

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piles, turns.

DeWitt’s Witcli Hazel Salve cures sores. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve cures ulcers. Albert Aikn, agt. ly

The ground in an open lot at East Great Plains has been struck by lightening 8 times.

That Loathsome Disease

Distemper among horses can positively be

use of Craft’s

cured and prevented by the

Distemper Cure. One dose will keep the horses from taking the disease and three to four will cure. Will also cure Coughs, t olds. Epizootic and other Catarrhal ailments of the horse. Price 50 cents. Sold by Albert Allen. sept

The Cunard Steamship Line employs 10,000 men.

We could not improve the quality if paid double the price. DeWltt’e Witcli Hazel Salve is the best Salve that experience can produce, or that money can buy. Albert Alien, agt. ly

During the present century 8,000 tons of gold have been mined the world over.

A Good Thing to Keep at Hand.

From the Troy (Kansas) Chief.

Some years ago we were very much subject to severe spells of cholera morbus; and now when we feel any of thesyniptoms t hat usually preceed that ailment, suen as sickness at

tiie stomach, diarrhtea, e-tc . we become scary. We have found Chamberlain’s Colic, cholera

and _ Diarrhcea Remedy the very thing to straighten one out in such cases, and always keep it about. We are not writing this for a pay testimonial, but to let our readers know what is a good thing to keep handy in the house. For sale by Albert Allen. • sept

Bone turquoise Is cut from tlieteethof mastodons colored with nnimal mutter.

All the talk in the world will not convince you so quickly as one trial of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Halve for scalds, burns, bruises, skin affections and piles. Albert Allen, agt. ly The telephone from Chicago to New York covers US') miles.

Uncle Sandy d’d not seem in a hurry to go north. He ling red in London, and Kenneth was unci, r orders to come up every evening. .• nm took advantage of | his presenc ■ to steal away c c j i- i mally to I enjoy some music and talk with Mme. : Debrisay. These absences did not please her uncle, lie grew cross and fidgety, and | Mona began to fear that he had left his reasonableness at tlie other side of the Channel. 1 it v quite ten days after their return • 1 11:11 an opportunity of ■ • alone. An unusually »' i e. Hiul Mona invitation—

Shut Your Ears To the representations of unscrupulous dealers who tell vou that their bogus nostrums and local cures are identical with or .ixiii to i)r. Well's New cough Cure. Such statements are false. Ask for, and Insist upon having, the genuine article, which is put up in Salmon co ored wrappers and retails for 25 rentH. Beware of imitations. Hold by Albert Allen’s. sept.

When Baby was rick, we gave her Castoria. When she was a Child, ahe cried for Castoria. Wlien^ie became Miss, she clung to Castoria. had Children, she gave them Castoria.

Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria. Children Cry ^or Pitcher’s Castoria. Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria.