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turned into more retired street and determined
to search for cheap lodging place.

turned into more retired street and determined
to search for cheap lodging place.
Old Mr.. Muggleton, whom we left at the resi-
dence OF Maud's father, wendell his way home
ward, filled with bitter disappointment. He had
long regarded Maud with tenderness. and had
desired to offer her his hand and fortune, and
now he felt that he was rejected. He had seen
nearly four score years Of bachelorhood, and 1t
was getting mOnOtOnOuS. He dragged himself
YEARLY and sadly home, and retired TO his couch
In wretchedDeSS.
The clock had just struck H. and the town
was as Silent as the grave. when two villainous
looking men. with muffied faces broke onen the
street door OF large mansion where an ancient
bachelor lay dreaming of a supercilous maiden
who had declined to meet him In her parlor a
Few hours before. The men passed safely into
me house, and were soon standing by the bed
Slde OF the dreamer. A moment later swift
dow fell upon the unconscious millionaire, but
oeIoie II could be repeated the assassin was
stricken 10 the floor. His companion escaped
me police were summoned by the servants.
VINO had by this time been aroused by the noise,
ana tSe captured man was LED away 10 irons.
WHO is this young man that has followed
these villains. and rtsked bis own life to save
miner" asked the wounded man.
MY name is george Adolphus Clarendon, y
was the prompt reply.
george Adolphus, n said the millionaire. "you
have done brave and noble deed. | am NOR
tally wounded. and must die In few hours
but you shall be rewarded. You shall be my
heir
The next morning there was Grape on the
door OF the Muggleton mansion, and George
AdolphuS Clarendon was millionaire. He had
suddenly landed In the lap Of luxury He could
not have been more completely taken by sur
prise II he had suddenly succeeded TO the Eng
lish crown. And yet his magical elevation 70
wealth and position did not so engage his mind
as to dispel certain memories that were llnger-
Ing there-memories that carried him back to the
ioot ; bridge across the canal Who was the beau
IlIul Stranger that had almost made the canal
bridge "bridge Of sighs?" Why had she sought
Watery grave? And If she wanted to rid her
sen OF sorrow, why didn't she jump off house
ken glass, iron and old boots? These questions
were too much for George Adolphus In less
IMAM week he found himself In a perfect fever
OF mental excitement. He felt that he was
growing rapidly worse. 1t did seem as If he
could not get that hairpfn near enough to his
heart. He thought of swallowing it, but
changed bis mind and had 1t made into
oosom-p1n In another week the malady had
obtained so complete mastery over him that
ne began TO write poetry. He could not even
thlnh In prose and when he read newspaper
the lines all seemed to commence With capital
letters and end with jingle.
Inus the weeks passed YEARLY by without
bringing the slightest intelligence of the owner
N e'NA ''''' VIII.
In brilliantly-lghted ballroom in Coupon
Vile, gayest OF the gay, and admired of all ad-
Ike falry queen. Her wretchedness had de-
parted with old Mr.. Muggleton, but she had
not forgotten the night when a stranger had
rescued her from self-destructton, and she
secretly longed to know who it was thai had
saved her from herself. She closely scanned
every gentleman that entered the room, as if
III a3 nan ai heightened expectancy. She had heard
OF Mr.. Clarendon, the young millionaire. but
as he had not appeared much In society, she
had not met him. or course she was not
curious, Ior She was woman, and women are
not curious; yet she could not feel easy after
learning that Mr.. Muggleton's heir was present.
tlll she mad signined her willingness to have
him presented
AS George Adolphus advanced, arm in arm
with an acquaintance percepttble pallor over
spread Maud's countenance. was tt caused by
tne peculiar pin that ornamented his shirt
BOSOM? She tried to convince herself that the
pin signlf1ed nothing. Perhaps he had ptcked m
tne ha1rpln IN the street on that eyentful even
ing she so well remembered. But when she
heard heard his voice she withered like a stricken
mower. George Adolphus was puzzled. 80 were
all the Dystanders. 1t was a very singular case
lnoeed, they all said Presently however Maud
rallied rallied, as she and George Adolphus were left
. Do you remember me?" she asked. faltering
~: DO you remember having seen me beforeS"
suddenly the truth flashed upon George Adolf
pnuS IKE national convention bulletin.
Yes" he replied. making an effort to control
you very we'll" "''A
Maud th Hery Rapa a would give his consent said
But you are not going to try it againsr said
George Adolphus In surprise.
Oh- ttdf, oXcia1me0 MAUD. *i don't
mean that think papa would give his CON
sent t0-that isl don't think he'd ODiecto
"ODJect TO What?' asked George Adolphus
blandly. FN0
"Oh, dear." exclaimed Maud.
do you mean to say" continued George
Adoiphus, that you don't think the old man
water Is let out?" 'A'
NO" said Maud. 81 don't mean that. for he
Is very fond of me. ana am sure he would be
gao TO encourage so worthy a-that is-Oh,
what am saying?"
Then George Adolphus began to see how the
land lay; but as ballroom is not favorable
place for tableau he mustered his impulse to
eaten Maud In his arms and merely observed In
whisper that She was agem Of the first water
and that he would give his consent TOO.
Old Muller sat In his library that night when
Maud and Adolphus entered the house, and the
young man was soon PROSTATE at his feet. clasp
Ing him tightly about the legs and 1mplorIng his
permission to marry his daughter
"Aheml" remarked Muller.
George Aqolphus thought this rather mean
ingless remark was favorable Indication and
so squeezed the old mans legs harder than be-
fore. '1 wv
''Come, young man, said Mr. Muller ..you are
60 my legs"
"oh, Do you give your consent9n sopbed
Consent" roared the old banker, ..heavens
and earthP' or course / do. Here. Maud
take this lunatic away and get me dry pair
OF socks" T-
And they were happy ever afterwards.-De-
trOit Free Press.