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friendly ease by one Instant of hesitation ur confusion. Hie most unmistakable insinuations, his most killing glances, only i produced half-amused, half-kindly smiles. Lisle was furious, mortified, and more In love than he ever was since his laiylsh j days. Should he have to tell her in so j many words that he adored her, and sought j her for his wife, in nrdv to extract any recognition from her* If she were cold, if she shrunk from him, or repelled him, be could understand it, and he w nM know how to art; hut 'his frank, charming kindres-, this'{ness to la-with him’ It. was an Invi ible, impas able fence which lie did not seem capable of breaking down. “If I could but ascertain whether I have a rival or no,'' he thought, "1 should know what to do. 1 suspect she is playing a part. What is h r object* To be Lady Lisle? That would !)• object enough to most wotu n; but, though I have long ceased to b, 1 ve in nngeis. Mona is something d't’erent, or she never would have chosen poverty in preference to Waring. Well, 1’U try win" cool friendship will do. with a dash of flirting in other directlo "There is the Lodge," lie said, pointing j to a long, low building, or collection of 1 buildings, which lay in a hollow beneath them, the wild moorland round it, and som ■ huge grey rocks behind. “The posi- | ti mi is not crmuareb! ' to Craigdarroch, and it m id be t dd and bleak enough in wi er. But I suppose no one stays here in winter.” “1 fancy my uncle will," said Mona, “and I cannot say I lik.- the prospect, But—’’ as the sound of a rapidly approaching carriage made her tur: . and she interrupt!! her- if to exclaim -“Here is Lady Fiuistoun and her visitors!" “S > glad I have overtaken yon!” cried Lady Fiuistoun, saluting with her whip. “I wanted to be at home to receive you. us pass, Sir St. John.” Lisle Irew to one side, and whipping up her ponies, Lady Fiuistoun dashed on at a rapid pace. At tlie door were assembled Miss Morton, Bertie Kverard, and Herr von Oetzen, one of the attaches to the German Krnbas>j». The rest of the pa n were still in the forest, and Lord Finis'. >un had gone deerstalking. Lady Fiuistoun had alighted, and stood on the steps to welcome Mona, which she did very cordially, kissing her more than once, and presenting her to Mrs. Mentieth as her “dear cousin.” “So," said Everard, advancing to shake hands with her, “you have been assigned t Lisle’s care, on nr Ini t tmijioirs, eh?” “Oli, my mission is to take care of myself, ' returned Mona, smiling. "I did not know you had arrived." "Came last night. Had I known that r'ncle Sandy's lair was between this and Kirktoun, I should have paid you a visit en route. Well, Mona, and have you recovered tlie Fit/, illau episode? The poor fellow has had a desperate alTair since. W. save had to buy off the 1 ; lyl How is ay unci '* Are you the acknowledged heiress of Craigdarroch?" “Alas, no! There is a cousin In the way. You must assist me to poison him.” “With pleasure. We will arrange the terms of the dt perate deed after dinner.” "Come, Mona, the dressing-bell will ring in a few minutes. You shall have a cup of tea in your room.” Tlie dinner was pleasant—even noisy, as most of the men were young and inclined t 1 dbvuss their a 1 ventures eagerly. Mona was taken in by an honest-looking naval c plain, who made himself very agreeable; and Lisle fell to the lot of a frisky widow, with whom he flirted gayly. Everard and Miss Morton quarreled audibly. The young heir was paraded, and his health drank; and after dinner Lady Finistoun and her sister-in-law went up to look at him iu his cot. Then Mona was reminded that she used to sing, and w.ur 0 “nt to the piano, where she was surround- ' some of the gentlemen as soon as eatue in from dinner. Tlie attncJu i- implimented iter on her renderinga Volksiied, and talked to her for a few moments iu Ueruuiu.
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Monn unssciil to tin piano. “Then Lisle, who hail not been near her since tliey had arrived, came close behind her, and said, in a low tone— "May 1 ask you for Tosti’s ‘Good-bye, Summer?’ It Is tlie last song I heard you sing.” “WasIt?” said Mona. (How well she remembered that last happy evening at the Chase!) “I am afraid I can hardly manage If without the music, but I will
try.”
She succeeded in singing it sweetly and correctly, but she might have put more expression in it. “Thank you,” said Lisle, shortly. “1 don’t think you slug as well ns yon did. You used to give that In a much more melting style formerly!” crle l Ever-
ard,
"Sorry I have deteriorated.” said Mona, good-humoredly, as she took up her gloves
and left the piano.
Tlie German attache sat down uninvited, and after rattling o)T a bi *liant mnrccau,
glided into an inspiring waltz.
After tapping her foot for a minute or two, Miss Morton b ihlly invited one of the younger men, a boyish Northumbrian squire, to dance with her. and they were soon gyrating in the hall, (lie floorof which was polished oak, the open door permitting the music to be distinctly heard. Lady Fiuistoun followed with her brother-
honest j In-law, and Lisle, who had been talking
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,, “Yes,” returned Mona, in 11 low voice.
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ly necessary, and they swung rounu time to the music. Mona, however, soon declared that it was so long since she had danced, that she felt tired and giddy almost immediately, and disengaging herself from her partner, sat down beside Mrs * . ti ,”.1 pte 1-1 1! mannered woman, v ith a degree of military decision in her tone. Stie had married a light dragoon of moderate means, anil had never regretted it. Lisle stood by her for some time watch Ing for an opportunity to talk to her tin heard by others, but none offered. “If you can spare Sir. St. John Lisle!” cried Miss M"rton, suddenly standli liefore Mona, "1 have suffered enough at the hands awl feet of an Incompetent partner, and I want a few really good turns before that delight ful waits stops.” "My dear Miss Morton, it is nearly four years since I b mnded on the light fantastic toe.” Said Lisle, coolly, "and 1 am not. Miss Craig will tell you, equal to conduct you through the mazy dance, i am going to have a cigar iu the garden,” and he strolled away. “I really think Captain—1 mean Sir St. John Lisle—can be frightfully rude! He was always one of the most conceited and heartless of men! You remember that affair of Lady .Marclimont; he really threw her over scandalously!” “I think Lady Marclimont was quite capabl 1 of taking care of herself. Lisle is just an ordinary man of the world—a little above the average in intelligence," said Mrs. Mentieth. “Well, I would not have any young person put much trust in him,” she returned, signttU autly "You ought to have brought over that handsome cousin of yours, Miss Craig. He might have taught us some reel steps. I want very much to learn the Highland Fling. “1 ueversnw Kenneth dance.” said Mona. “Kenneth! What acharmiug name! He has the most superb figure in the Highland costume you can imagine,. Mrs. Mentieth A young R idorick Dim. Are you not in love with him, my dear Miss Craig? Mving in tlie same house day after day, I don’t see how it is to lie avoided.” Mona laughed, and said Kenneth was very handsome. Then Miss Morton declared her intention of going overtoCraigdarroch for the express purpose of improving her acquaintance with the “braw John Hielandnmn.” Later, and shortly before the party broke up for the night, L sle strolled up to where Mona was standing with Lord Fiuistoun. who moved away to ask his wife some question about to-morrow. “The~e is such a splendid moon,” he said; “1 ti ink you would be delighted Witt the effect of the silvery light streaming o’er moor and mountain. A walk down to the river would lie charming.” “I wish I could go!” exclaimed Mona, frankly. “Do come!” he cried. “You would not be missed for half an hour.” “No, no! T shall,’ as my uncle says, ’gang awn’ to my bed,’ and have a peep at the beauty you describe from my window.” “It is a moon worthy of the warmest lovers!” exclaimed Lisl ■, in a tone of re-
gret.
“Is the moon worthy of warm lovers*” said Mona, glancing at him with an arch smile; “because it is, astronomers tell us, a region of extinct volcanoes—of exhausted
fires ”
Lisle looked at her sharply, and his
brows contracted.
“What matter,” he said, “if they were
heavenly while they lasted?”
“Ah! fire does not belong to heaven— rather to the other place. Good night!” “Mona!” he exclaimed, in a low tone. “Good-night,” she repeated. “Good-
night, Sir St. John Lisle.” CIIAPTKR X'XI.—I1IVER8 OPINIONS.
Althougn Mona yielded to Lady Ftnls-
fu*. You’ll feel it far keener ower J Mushing brightiv from pletisureatwelng A,,.. .» . i» Mona, ab well as from habitual shyness. Strathairlle—we are weel sheltered here ; all ,i Ui her "Oh, it is a wretched climate every-, . ' , where.” returned Miss Morton, with d( J will, quiet cordiality h 7 - h^| cislon. “In another month I suppose all for anyone but Mona, until he had
greeted her. !
This advice prevailed, Mary adding to her consent with a (-"irt sigh — “I am just too happy here.”
In another month 1 suppose
civilized people must quit theie latitudes." “Ceevilixed!” repeated Uncle Sandy, in a sharp key. "Why, Scotland is the most
cn Viliznl country upon earth!"
“Oh, indeed! i never heard that before," | said Miss Morton, removing her hat and
re-settling the feather.
“Then it Is time you did! Whaur will ye find u people so well edtcate l, and so intelligent? Wnaur will ye find so muck thrift, so little crime, such a God-fearin’, self--espectin' population—” “So extensive a consumption of whisky, and so large an W iltim itc birth-rate!” interrupted Miss Morton, with strong em-
phasis.
Uncle Sandy gasped. That a woman — a young woman, or a woman who posed as young—a spinster, a fine lady, should have unhesitatingly uttered such a word—absoluti ly stunned him. “Aweel. aweel, that’s easy said, ‘fiie a dog a bad name.’ A’that is no proven,” he returned, feebly; for lie knew little of statistics, nor was tie much given to belli-ve what he did not like. “I don’t know if you ever read the graver magazines,” said Miss M rton, with an intolerable air of superiority, “so perhaps you have not seen Professor Macgrubber’s paper on the comparative morality of the Celtic races. He brings out some curious
facts.”
“Facts!” angrily. “Are ye sure they are facts? I woul na be so Keen to believe what a mon says against his ain country— (1 suppose by his name he’s Scotch?)—‘it’s an ill bird that foulr Its ain nest.’ ” “ObI he is a perfectly reliable scientific.
man, and he saj's the illegitimate—’’ u !i
“It’s no becoming to argue such a like
subject wi' a young
Uncle Sandy, hastily and severely. “At ony rate, we ore ceevilizeJ enough to ken
that.”
“Oh, dear me!" exclaimed Miss Morton, with some contempt. “It is evident you are more moral in talk Ilian In action.” Before Mr. Craig could gather Ids forces to reply, Mona came to the rescue. “I am sure ten must be ready. Shall we go Into tlie dining-room? I am quite longing for a sup.” "So am I. It is past my usual tea-time,” cried Miss Morton. “'What a lovely view you have here! I have rarely seen anything more beautiful, ati'!,J have knocked about a good deal.” "I am surprised ye find any good in the country at a’,” remarked Uncle Sandy, with withering sarcasm, as he took his
■eat.
The country, the rocks and mountains.
The fine weather which had prevailed for some weeks naw broke up, and OctoIht presented itsi-lf in gloomy guise, with wild winds and driving rain, which permitted but little oat-door exercise to the
“Then Miss Morton called out—
“How goes it, Mr. M icalister? Come j here and sit by me. What a provoking creature you are to lie out. when I have taken the trouble to drive over here.*' | |_rj r i s
Kenneth colored crimson, and explained, Uncle Sandy himself was a little comto her and to his unci'.-t'.n, 1 v.a.. no fit • plaining anti cranky; but, on the whole, to sit down to table, after !: urging a net, , mls [ c llt i ( \ reading, the state of the stocks, until he bad changed his clothes. Theiu an(1 ixiok-keeping. with Kenneth's help he made his escape. I kept them tolerably amused during this
Everard went up to Mr. Craig. j ; 0(1 of .union,.
Very glad to see you. sir,’ he said, , .M e made no ngn. Mona was not sorry, with unusual civt.dy. I have been com- His presence, without having a distinctly ing to call on you two or three times. Now; (1i „ Ulrbin . ; eff( ,. ct , awoke painful memories, I have made my way here at rather an un-j an( , (lUH ^, d her constantly to think before
suitable time, which I hope you’ll excuse.”
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“I thought you bad gone with the deer-
stalkers.” said Mona.
“I intended going, but Lisle was in such] a beastly bad temper I thought I wouldn’t venture. We would have been sure to quarrel. This place looks uncommonly! na 11—ever .-'0 much belt r ; Vm when Fitzullan had it. That's partly your doing, eh, Mona? Thank you,” as she handed hitnj I bis tea. "I must say women can lie of use I in making the inside of a house bearable,
I if in nothing else."
I “I believe men would do it better if they I put their min.Is to it,” said Miss Morton. “Yon ought not to say so. even if you | think it." returned Everard. “It isn't I good form fora woman to run down wo-
a a.”
But I
i she spoke. At length a fairly bright morn-
don’t run them down!” cried
, , , „ . , Mi-s Morton. Tiien interrupting herself, , l .!,!i ^ j , rn1 '.'. V, 1 118 Mary whs about to take tbe seat beside
her—“No, no! that Is Mr. Macalister’s
place.”
Poor Mary fled to Mon t’s side of the ta-
ble.
“Come by me, dearie,” said Uncle Sandy, “hnrstling” nearer the end of the table to make room for her. “Why, you never do anything else,” continued Everard, speaking to Miss Morton. “You bully all the women up at the Lodge to no end.” “Why do they let me, then? They are so weak, I cannot help it.” “The apostle says—” began Uncle Sandy, with some solemnity, intending to convey a dignified rebuke, and to say a word iu
season.
“Which apostle?” asked Everard, quickly. “The Apostle Paul was a man of the world. He might have an idea or two on
on such a subject.”
execute divers commissions.
Uncle Sandy objecting to la* left alone, Mona departed with only "the boy” iu at
tendance.
Having finished her business, shetur^ the horse’s head homeward, and alighted to walk tip the st -op road which led from the loch to Craigdarroch, when a sportsman, with dog and gun, suddenly emerged from a small wood which filled a sheltered hollow, and approached her. She recognized Lisle, and paused to speak
to him.
“It is more than a fortnight since 1 saw you!” he exclaimed, in an aggrieved tone, while his keen light eyes sparkled wiLh the joy of seeing her, and his hard innutk relaxed into a pleasant smile. “I suppose it is,” returned Mont,, smil-
ing.
“It is a delightful day for walking. Will you not tell your servant to take the trap home, and let me have the pleasure of escorting you by the short way to the house.” Mona thought for a moment, and then said—“I will.” * Directing the boy to go on, she walked on beside Lisle, ami they turned off almost Immediately by a path to the left, that led by a steeper and more direct line tp the house. Lisle opened the conversation by saying— “You are not bound here fur the term of your natural life, are you?” looking eagerly into her eyes. “That unspeakable bore. Miss Morton, mentioned some absurd report of your uncle intending to marry you to his wil l Hi-rhlautler of a nephew. It cannot be true!” “Why?” ask 'd Mona, demurely. ‘‘Why? A creature like that!" “He is very good-looking, and mostamlnM'* in disposition.” [CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.]
short, all save the spirit of man, and the climate are divine,” remark'd Miss Morion, with cheerful disregard of what any one else thought. * Tliis was so very evident, that Uncle Sail':, instinctively felt that ho li»,l better
leave her alone.
“M ma and m«—we have wandered a bit oursel’s.” lie resumed, to change the subject. "It’s v; rra divertin’ to see the differences betwixt div rse nations.” "It used to b",’’corr. cted Miss Morton; “but they are all growing horribly alike. When 1 was las! at Jerusalem,” she continned, helping herself to a cream scone, while Uncle Sandy’s eyes looked big with amazement, as seen over a huge cup of tea he had just lifted to his lips—"when I was last at J TUsalem, a very enterprising German was just going to start a threepenny ’bus, from the Temple to Tophet—conven-
ient but vulgar.”
It is much to the credit of Uncle Sandy’s national caution and self-control that ho swallowed his tea in silence,’ and even helped himself to a spoonful of marmalade
No man ought to forget that a good many
You are really the most contradictory ! other people will set their watches by his
creature I ever met, Bertie!” exclaimed ] clocl£ ' Miss Morton. "You are always railing at
touu’s earnest request, and remained over . '’‘'f” 1 '*! * IL ‘ replied dn 1\ in the interrogative
the following day, she was really anxious^ form— "
to return home. Tlie passingcontact with the social strata from which she had been divorced, showed her how deep was the gulf that yawned between her present and her past. She could not return to Lady Finistoun’s set, neither would they that belonged to it pass from thence; stie had thrown in her lot with Uncle Sandy, and witli Uncle Sandy she must abide. During the day and evening which succeeded that last recorded, Lisle had no chance of speaking to Mona except before witnesses—and lie grew very ill-tenipere 1 as time went on. At dinner Miss Morton cleverly captured Lisle, whose fare, under the infliction, was a source of amusement to Mona whenever she looked at him. There was no attempt at dancing—the German attache sang soni" duets with Mona, and Miss Morton, who had a shrill, clear voice—trained to perform extraordinary gymnastics—(Vented the company to some French comic songs —a port irmnnee which so disgusted Lisle, that, with an expressive glance at Mona, he disappeared and was seen no more. The next morning was gray and soft, and Lisle, wit!» I. >rd Fiuistoun, started earlv to stalk deer. Lisle was in a very h.n'. temper. H • was enraged at the smiling ease with which Mona kept him at bay. and mortified at being hel l in check " the fair woman who so comparatively short a tinn 1 hi ore had chan ed color wiien he spoke to tier—whose hand trembled when lie took tt in his own. Moreover, he was furious with himself for having lost the reins of Ids self-control, and f dleti so much deeper io 1 >ve than he had
been.
daily Fiuistoun expected more guests,
and was unable to accompany Mona on her return home. Miss Morton offered to drive her back to Craigdarroch iu the pony carriage, and some tinv.* after luncheon they started. Various Imp irfant nothings liad delayed their setting out, and it was nearly ton-tim.'when M ss Morton drew
up t 1 • no des at Mr. Craig’s door.
“And how many times might you have
been in the Holy City?”
“Twice. First when 1 joined Lord and Lady Huntover’s party, and I was awfully bored. That determined me to travel on my own hook ever niter: and then the year before last, when 1 went down the Danube and by the Black Sea to Construitiuople, and so on by Smyrna and Damascus to Jerusalem. 1 only took my maid, and a dragoman from Smyrna. I enjoyed that tour. 1 met some very good-looking American naval offi.ers; they were shrewd and aiuii'mig. Apropos, where is your • phew.
••TThy, ft Is Bertie Everard.”
Mr. Craig?"
“He is awa’ to the loch wi’ Mary Black to fish. He never does much, though, wi’ the rod. Hielumiers have no patience— they want to be aye bang-hanging at birds. I doubt but K uineth will have taken the nets. They will be here soon. The girlie cannn want ber tea.” "I like to hear you talk, Mr. Craig,” said [Miss Morton, sending ia her cup for replenishing. “I fancy your Scotch is pure
The old gentleman had evidently been! ind mT"'’ulterated.”
as! ■ •;> over a v ilume of “Metapheesics,”I “My English, you mean,” he said, anwhi.:h lie frequently took up aft t dinner, zrlty- “It is weel known that the Scotch •dl.-re 1 am, uncle, hack again or. yonr speak better, and more grammatical Eagtiands,” said Mona, going into the library.] lish than the English themselves.” Aweel, I am gin 1 to see your face!”] “Lam learning a good deal to day,” said
s id Uncle Sandy, cheerfully, “thoughyou! Miss Morton, co lly.
.11.1 to, i.wo- ! Mona hastened to turn the subject.
did outstay your leave. Eh, you are lookin'bonny? You’ll be finding it dull and bnmely here after yon grand boose, and u’
the flue doings.”
“I am very glad to come home, I assure
you.”
‘•That's right; it’s kin lly said.”
“I have always had a great wish to see Damascus,” she said. “Is It very beauti-
ful?”
“Yes, very lovely. The most picturesque place. It is completely encircled by hills. The site is something like—oh, like a fry-
)lSr Morion .s in Hie drawing-room, lug-pan! Tlie city, wiih its gardens and une;,.—may 1 ask her to tea?” 1 abundant trees, lies at the bottom, and a
“Ay, to be sure. Is Lady Pinlstoun wi a you? She is a ii ).my I ird!”
Mona explained, an ! nded by ringing ro !'j;
straight while road sloping up slightly ■ looks like the handle, and loads to Bey-
a;.d order ng tc.i to be prepared forthwith. “I’m glad to s.)o yon, m tn,” said Uncle Sandy, shuffling into the drawing-room with the help of his stick, and holding out his hand to Mi" Morton, who rose up tall, thin, and somewhat masculine-looking, tc greet him. “You’ll stay and tak’ a bite aud a cup o’tea,” Here he tumbled into a chair. “Tuere has been a touch of east
Here comes your nephew, Mr. Craig, and t he yonn • lad ,” erk 1 Miss Morton, Interrupting herself—her seat was opposite one of Hie windows. “There is another gentleman with them. 1 seem to know him. Why, it is Bcrtlo Everard, and he has a md in his hand. I thought he had gone with the (leer-stalkers. Now he will expect me to drive htta hack. What a
bore!”
in the wind yestordsr and tu-ua;. and m it . . w u bac* tod limb* bars been jwf aching f«ar * " w * *** * >>l *
women yourself, hut if I say a word against them, you are up In arms.” “In arms! Whose arms? Yours? I am afraid you would give me more of a bear’s hug than a loving squeeze.” “Well!” cried Kenneth, who had returned clothed In his very best kilt and plaid, hastily swallowing a lump of short-breafc, and reddening vehemently with the effort, as also at the sound of his own voice, “I say that no man is good for much who thinks the world would be worth living in were it not for the Indies.” “Bravo, Kenneth!” said Mona, while Mary clapped her hands, and Uncle Sandy again essayed to express his views. “Tlie mon wha has na a kindly thocht for tlie mither that watched over him,
and—”
“Oh! mothers don’t count in Mr. Everard’s world,” interrupted Miss Morton. “He Is so devoid of human feeling, that he must have been hatched Uy some patent incubator, like the funny little fluffy chickens one sees in that window in Regent Street.” “Thank you,” said Everard. “lam largely in your debt. When,” turning to Uncle Sandy, “are you going to let Mona come back to us?” “Oo! when she likes, when she likes!” , “I am not going from home again, thank you,” said Mona. “1 am conceited enough to think that I am of more use here than anywhere else.” “And so you are, my lassie, so you are!” “Why we will all be inconsolable, and Lisle will be tearing his hair! Come, Miss Morton, if you have done deluding that son of the mountains, it is time to drive me back to tlie I^>dge.” “Why, are you not going to walk?”' “Not if I can help it. “Tnen I suppose we must go,” to Kenneth. “You will tie sure to tell me what day it will suit you to guide me to this cleugU at Balmuir! Good-evening, Mr. Craig, I wish you would let your cook teach I^uly Finistoun’s how to make those cream scones. If I can find that article of Macgrubber’s I’ll send it to you. It will ♦ulighten you a good deal.” “You need not fash yourself,” stiffly. “It’s a kind o’ enlightenment I dinua
want.”
“That is sinning against light, Mr. Craig. G(s>d-eveniiig.” Kenneth was very attentive in arranging Miss Morton’s wraps, and she was flatteringly coquettish. Mary could hardly hide her laughter; then Kverard jumped in, and tliey were off. “That’s a varra remarkable woman,” said Uncle Sandy, when they all re assembled in the library where a wood fire was crackling. “But I canna say that she seems to me a wiselike ane. There’s just naething she will na put her tongue to; neither is there onythlng that is respeckit by her. She is ay interrupt ing an’ moideringaulderand wiser folk than hersel’. She has wandered to and fro, and seetf a wailh of places; but it has 110 improved hel intelligence, for whan a’s said an’ duns, she is just a haverin’ tanpy!” “Eh, Mr. Craig, but you are cruel to s|a ak so of a leddy that Kenneth is sr pleased with, and who is so taken up with him,” sai 1 Mary, with a pretty, sauc)
■mile.
“I wish to hear nne mnlr about her,” said Unde Sandy, drawing an arm-chair near tlie lire, and tumbling into it, while his stick, catching under the fire-irons, upheaved them with a huge clang. “If you stay here, just bide still, for I want a little sleep to milk up for what that stormy woman broke in upon, and if ye canna, just gang in the other room.” The young people readily took the hint, and in the drawing-room held high council. Tlie topic under discussion was Mary’s return home. She thought she bad been away long enough. But Mona strongly urged her remaining. “You are rapidly becoming a prime favorite with my uncle, and you must rivet your chains before we venture to broach the question of your marriage. Let me write to your mother begging an extension 8t ISftYfi"
Life Is a Misery.
To many people wha have the taint of scrofula in their blood. The agonies eaused by the dreadful running sores and other manifestations of this disease are beyond description. There is no other remedy equal to Hoed’s Sarsaparilla for scrofula, salt rheum, and every form of blood disease. It is reasonably sure to benefit all who give it a fair trial. Hood’s Pills cure all liver ills. There is such a thing as mistaking our own wilfulness for religious earnestness.
The Result of a Trial. Cannixton, iNn.—I have used Simmons Inver Regulator, madufactured by J. H. Ziellin A Co., Philadelphia and found that for Indigestion and Liver Complaiut it is the best medicine I ever used E.E. Clark. Your druggist sells it in powder or liquid. The powder to be taken dry or made into a tea. It is said that a hornet can easily make a mile a minute up a hill, if you get him mad
enough.
The Proof of Merit
is fully demonstrated in the use of Craft’s Distemper Cure among horses. It cures chronic Coughs Colds, Pink Eve and all catarrhal troubles of the horse. It Is acknowledged by Veterinary Surgeons to he a wonderful remedy and the only known specific treatment for Distemper. Price 50 cents. Sold by Albert Allen. 0 ct Christ went to the cross as cheerfully as he did to preach the sermon on the mount. Perhaps some of our readers would like t know in what respect Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is better than any other. We will tell you. When this remedy is taken as soon as a cold has been contracted, and before it has become settled in the system, it will counteract the effect of the cold amt greatly lessen its severity, if not effectually cure the cold in two day's time, and that it is the only remedy that will do this. In act in perfect harmony with nature and aids nature in relieving the lungs, opening the secretions, liquefying the mucus and eausing’its expulsion from the air cells of the lungs and restoring the system to a strong and healthy condition. No other remedy in the market possesses these remarkable properties: No other will cure a cold so quickly or leave the
system In as sound a eonaition.
Albert Allen.
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The man who is not willing to live without ain will always have to live with it. SlOO Reward For any Cut, Bruise, Lameness, Swoolen Limbs, Saddle or Collar (Jails that Morris’ English Stable Liniment will not cure It cures when others fail. Use it and you will not be disappointed. Price 25c. 50c. and 1100. Actually worth 25c to consumer. Sold by Albert Allen. oct Treasures above are treasures forever, but here they have value only for an hour. • ^ kin ? t,r ' ofTe *arkana, Arkansas, If f" 'nthusiast in tne praise of Chamberlain's 1 am Ralim He used ft for rheumatism, and says: ‘ I found it to he a most excellent local remedy.” For sale by Albert Allen. oct
Down Goes the Monon’s Rate. Continueing until the close of the World's I itr the rate from Greenca«t|e to rhi-s" In ,| s.TinYa -s ? ^ 'j r until Nov. (Uteofitie 5f tlckeU * ood ,u <1«y» from J- A. Michael, Agt. Gallon Pie Peaches and Apples, 26c: J> lbs. good Rice, $1.00; a fine yellow Table Peach, per doz., $1.60; at Pherson s, Bainbndge. 24tf
When Baby was stek, we gave her Caatorla. When she was a Child, she cried for Caatori*. When -he became Miss, she clung to CastorU toe had Children, she gave them Casioria
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