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IN HIS STEAD.

Morton Hollis name was synonymous
with success. He was Q man of boundless
resource and commanding intellect. In his
early years he had worked with unwearied
perseverance, giving himself no rest until,
through his law practice, he had amassed a
fortune the very mention of which COM
manded mems respect
He was never hampered or retarded by
haste; each move he made was sure and ad-
vsntageous; and if he had gained the repu-
tation Of possessing heart that was in
constant state of repose, in the face of his
success men thought none the less of him.
They knew that worthier men had failed,
while he had gone triumphantly on to the
Rlluring goal.
A half hour of his company was as bene-
fetal as cold shower bath. The most
loquacious curtaiIed his words and made
them to the point under Hollis coldly criti-
cal eyes
His Office was considered the best law
school in London. His clerks disliked him
thoroughly, but accorded him q need of
respect they gave no other man. He was
impervious to their want of good will; he
did not care for their esteem, he exacted
only the unconditional obedience he OBJ
tanned.
No man came to the Office late more than
once. Hollis urbane hope that the late
comer's health was improving, and that he
would soon be entirely recovered, did not
pass current as genuine solicitude. But,
again, he never demanded q moment of
their time after Office hours; he was essen
TALLY just man There was no one ready
or sdroit enough to retort to his singing
satire, but the men were willing to bear il,
for in his monetary dealings he was ex-
tremely liberal
1t was only after Hollis marriage, when
he was nearing 40, that men drew nearer to
him. They were glad to discover that he
was not SO inyulnerable as they had sup
posed.
The world knew nothing of her until she
came to them as Hollis wife, but soon sfter
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LET them go until morning." urged
King; 81 will manage to get down early
enough before they are needed. l can see
the pain you are suffering"
"We have no time for condolences just
at present." interrupted Holt, wincing
under Kings compassionate looks; ri shall
finish, the papers tonight"
81 met Mrs Holt as I came back to the
Office, and she told me of her disappoint-
ment. Are you going homer"
81 shall go home to dine, and come down
later. You might join me here on return
ing from Rodney's, when we can 60 into
the matter fully"
Again impress1ng on him the wisdom of
going home to dinner, King left the office
hurriedly, scarcely hoping to catch the
train.
Holt rose preparatory to going home. He
repressed an exclamation OF acute pain as
his weight came down on his ankle. If he
went home he doubted his being able to
come down again. As his wife did not ex7
pect him, he decided to stay at the Office
and commence on Kings work.
He walked to the door, telling the chief
clerk, who was then the only one left in the
Office, that he would stay while longer,
but made no mention of his intention to
spend the evening at the office.
He waited in his own office until he heard
the man leave. Then he locked the 'oGter
doors and went to- Kings office, which was
q small room, seldom used because it did
not connect with the others; to enter, it
was necessary to go out into the passage
way. Holt Lit the gas and began his work.
The clock struck SIX, and Holt rSmem-
bered he had been too busy that morning to
interrupt his labors for luncheon. He won
dered what his wife would say if she knew
he was still at work, without thought of
eating. 1t is not altogether unpleasant to
have somebody interested in ones welfare.
At haIf-past seven he neatly folded the
last document and pushed them to one side
He knew that what he had accomplished in
two hours would have taken King double
the time Thinking of the three hours that
still remainded before Kings possible re-
turn, he almost regretted having directed
him to meet him at the Office that night
He took from his pocket a jewelers. box
containing string of rubies; it had caught
his eye that morning, and he had found
time to purchase it. though not for lun-,
eheop. He turned the gas low, and leaned
back in his chair, holding the rubies against
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An Ancient Bridal Costume.

There was certain old custom which,
unluckily for the brides of to-day, has fallen
into disuse. In those times it was incum.
bent on the bridegroom to place quite q
sum of money in a purse on the wedding
night and present it to the bride. After
wards this was done the following morning,
and the gift was called the Dow purse.
Another phase of the same thing existed
in Cumberland where the bridegroom pro-
vided himself with gold and crown pieces
At the words, with all my worldly goods
i thee endow," he gave the clergyman his
fee and poured the rest of the money into a
handkerchief which the bride held out In
other places it was the custom on the day
following the marriage for the bride to ask
of her husband gift of money or property,
and he was bound in honor to grant her re-
oucst
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die vet. Ishall call call for help"

| die vet. 1 shall call call for help"
mo one heard the shot," he reminded
her. Don't move, you will only hasten
| the end, " he cautioned, as she attempted to
reach him. "You must not come nearer
me. My apparel must not be disordered
when reach the club"
Looking at him, she foresaw her defeat,
but did not desist from begging him to take
her awav. Once he laughed low, showing
her the rubies, saying she deserved great
credit for the cleyerness with which she
had deceived him, but otherwise he made
no response. She cried for help once, but
was answered only by the echo of her own
voice as it rang through the lofty building.
An hour passed; then she ceased to plead
for King or for a drink of water. When
Holt looked up at last, she lay back on the
couch-dead
Carefully picking his steps, he walked
over to the table, took up the pare which
he intended TO put in his own desk, and de-
stroyed all trace of his presence. He
looked searchingly at himself, but he could
find no sign of the struggle through which
he had passed.
He drew out his watch. It was shortly
after g. 1t was time he reached the club.
glanced over at her. She seemed to be
watching him How he hated her! He
had shown it BY the torment he had made
her endure.
But she had made his hsppiness-the only
happiness he had ever known. Now he
would go home TO the lonely house, bereft
of even the memories OF that time.
Surely she moved. He walked toward
her. and grasped her by the arm, crying:
'fYou are to come with me"
He waited for second in sickening fear,
then, thrusting the rubies before her,
added:
"Don't make believe you don't hear me.
forgive you. See, they are for you
He released his hold. He saw she was
dead.
Someone was coming up the steps,
wEistling. 1t was King, the man she
had loved He clutched the revolver, lev
cling it toward his own forehead. No, he
would not dis figure himselt-there had al
ways been too much contrast between them.
The CHEEKY whistle sounded louder,
clearer Holt aimed at his heart and fred.
Of him it had been jestingly said, he had no
heart The whistle died away.
-RsarsOM's RsaklE
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ater as arranged. You know how much I
regret this, but it is imperative that 90. I"
"WhY cannot Mr.. King go in your
stead?" she demanded, with evident dis
pleasure at his default "I am sure you
could save yourself many q task by using
him in your place. You are too unsparing
of your own time and self"
Holt looked at her in amusement.
"Do you not know you are the only one
who thinks me thoughtful of others? They
would tell you, and truthfully, that 1 am
going because I know that can provide
against accidents and defeat more surely
than can King Perhaps, in time, may
lose through your influence some of my
hardness. Besides, King has work that
will keep him here close on to midnight
If it were not so, should appoint him my
substitute, but you need not stay at home %
"Will he stay here all alone?" she asked,
feigning an interest in the affairs of the
firm.
"All alone. Perhaps the only one in the
building. There is no need to shiver for
King; there is no danger"
but there must be danger, all alone in
this immense building. am glad Won are
not to stay" she laughed, looking at him
tenderly. 81 think shall tell Mr. King
he had better bring some one along for
company"
HE is out at present must send you
ho me now, for have some few instructions
to leave. You well know how much dis
like to disappoint you"
81 am disappointed" she murmured, s'for
I thought we should enjoy the evening to-
gether, but I am going to bear it bravely.
Shall you be late?"
''.It is possible may be home by II,
certainly not before"
Holt saw her to the carriage, and watched
her drive away. On re-entering the build
ing, he turned his ankle, and found it diff
cult to mount the stairs. He made no
mention of 1t In the outer Office, but directed
them to tell Mr.. King he wished to see him
at once. It was some ten minutes later
that King entered. Holt was an intelligent
giant, King q physical giant. Beside Holt,
who was gsunt and yellow. his health and
good looks were so evident as to seem nj.
most an Impertinence.
''You will have to go to Mr. Rodn ey's,
King; have again turned my ankle. Make
haste, and you will be able to catch the 8
o'clock train. shall take your place and
complete those documents this evening"
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must not kill him. You must be satisfied
with my death. Promise me you will not
kill him."
"No, I shall not kill him." he responded
coldly.
''You frighten me-" she whispered. eff
you only would not sit there smiling to
yourself. You have no right to complain
made you happy for year"
$50 you did, agreed Holt, 'it was very
good of you. I would have laid down my
life for you. Would King, do you think?"
She did not know what course to pur-
sue. Finally she said, "Yes." Still he sat,
holding the rubies, calmly smiling. 'Take
me home" she said.
.''Your home is with King; and, as you
know, this is his Office.
'sYou cannot mean to leave me here?" she
exclaimed.
"Why not? You are nothing to me, and
King will be here In the course of two or
three hours. He was very urgent in press
ing me to go home to dine; see the reason
now. Unfortunately, however, I had
turned my ankle, and, as it was rather pain
ful, determined to stay here"
"You regret it now?" she breathed. "You
are sorry the veil is torn from your eyes?"
He caught his lip in his teeth. What she
said was true-he regretted being turned out
of his FOOLS paradise. He caught up his
gloves and top coat.
"Whst are you doing?" she questioned.
"You are not going to leave me here
alone?"
SIT you are afraid can stay with you for
a time longef-I have no very pressing en-
gagement I can stay with you until the
end if you prefer it, and shortly after King
will probably be here"
care you going to let him find me here?"
she asked, waiting for his answer with sus-
pended breath.
"Of course. You said he would be willing
to die for you-he shall have the chance.
The bullet lodged In your breast is from
Kings revolver, and you are in Kings
Office. He will come In and fall down be-
side you, Rnd try to warm you to life by his
csresses, and perhaps his clothes will not be
quite spotless when he arises. Knowing the
extent Of his guilt, he will not be as collect
ed and rational as /, and will stay with you,
futilely searching for some plausible excuse
to give the world for your presence. No one |
is aware 1 am here, and it will be very |
clear case against him."
She drew shuddsring sigh. II will not !
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his face. No sound broke the stiffness, ex.
cept now and then the gnawing of some raj
in the wainscoting.
Suddenly he leaned forward in his chair
intently listening He detected soft foot.
fall in the corridor-it was the step of one
who was moving carefully, so as to conceal
all noise. He heard key inserted in the
lock of the door leading to the Office, then
it was Withdrawn. He turned the gas SO
low it emitted only mere spark. and, pull
ing open the drawer OF the table, drew out
a revolver, which he knew King always
kept there.
The person in the hall came with but one
object, and it is fair to suppose that the
man who purposes committing burglary is
desperate enough to shoot to save himself
or his plunder. Holt was prepared for his
entrance, and determined to act at once
without parley, for his accident, to some
degree, crippled him, and he did not pro-
pose to let go his hold on life of his own
free will.
He had not long to wait The steps
paused at his door; then the key turned in
the lock, and the door swung open. Holt
saw the face was masked by some dark
stuff, and pulled the trigger. The intruder
fell forward, and Holt turned up the light.
And then he saw 1t was his wife! The
black lace scarf had fallen away, exposing
her perfect face.
She had grown nervous because he had
not come home to dinner, and had come
down for him, and he had shot her! He
carried her over to the couch that stood IN
one corner of the room. As her head
touched the pillow she raised her hand to
his face, murmuring:
''Rob, Rob, why did you hurt me?"
Holt stepped back in paralysed tear-she
was calling him bv Kings name. She was
here in Kings Office, and, because of the,
sudden change OF plans, he had discovered
her. He staggered blindly to chair. The
last few months unrolIed themselves before
him, aud he reviled his own lack of. pene-
tration. He brought his hand down on the
table with such force that the rubies danced
madly on their slender thread of gold,
off their dazzling lights. He
wished duly they were diamonds; their
red hurt his eyes. He took them up
fercely, as if to crush them, and they cut
his hand.
He looked up at her She was leaning
forward, Watching him with dilated eyeG
"why are you hcre?" she cried; 'you
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Comne IL Faut.

BLACK satin tea gowns trimmed with lact
are new fancy.
New skirts are narrower at the top and
wider at the bottom.
.DoUBLE-sLEEvE capes Of velvet are seen on
cloth and rich silk dresses.
BEAD trimmings in Persian colors are
among the most elegant importations.
SL1PPKRs of black undressed kid have gilt
toes and are tied with yellow silk ribbons.
The old-fashioned moss trimming 10 re-
vfved, and is shown in mixed colors and all
popular shades
WHITE felt hats are trimmed with large
bows of bright red velvet and aigrettes and
dagger of fine jet
LARGE plaids are fashionable, and dresses
are made either entirely of plaid or in com
bination with velvet.
THERE is a very strong rivalry as to who
will produce the best and most approved
dress for wear on the wheel.
A BLACK velvet hat is trimmed with ma
genta velvet and cluster of magenta and
yellow roses, with black lace.
MARIE STUART bonnets are again in fashion,
and, as they are extremely becoming to
many faces, will no doubt be popular.
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that size. The side were covered in rose
pink satin over which black net run with
three rows of tiny rose-colored ribbon was
set in q full ruf1e. The top, which was
stu fed up full with bran and cotton batting,
was covered with plush in the prevailing
tone and little thick ruche of the net
edged it all around. Four black satin bows
were placed at the corners.
Cushio ms in bag shape are pretty, though
not new, but when made from piece OF
rare broc ade and tied at the neck with q
bow of ribbon make attractive gifts, which
look well on q bureau or dressing table
Among the ready-made trifies the silver
hearts, with stuffed tops in tinted plush,
are as dainty and yet as serviceable as could
possibly be imagined.
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I reports originated that her parentaee had
been enveloped in mystery, and that Holt
had rescued her from the temptations that
! come to bitter poverty and educated her at
his own expense. Her faultless face and
| manner seemed to give the lie direct to the
rumor that had gained ground, and she took
her place with unquestIoned supremacy.
Holt lavished upon her fund of love that
most men would have found sufficient for a
large family. 1t was almost pitiful to
watch him while with her. For her sake
he forced himself to go into society, which,
hitherto, he had considered unrelieyed
martyrdom. He threw open his house TO
his acquaintsnces because she was a Young
woman, and he was determined not to weary
her, but he deemed it his home only on
those evenings when they were alone. He
chafed under the yoke he put round his
neck, but she was never allowed to become
aware of his feelings.
She was, perhaps, the only person who
did not fear Holt. Those who Thought she
had married him from feeling of gratitude
were compelled to change their belief on
seeing her sweet graciousness to him. She
bewildered the world, as well as Holt, by
her smile.
She insisted upon his taking care of his
health, and walked to the office with him
nearly every morning, saying that if left to
himself he would drive, and so have no
exercise. She would call for him in her
victoria at s, and sometimes alight and
admonish King, the junior partner for not
relieving Holt of more of the routine work.
Holt gave himself over to the luxury of
being taken care of without complaint.
Holt was seated alone in his private
office, having ended the last audience he
intended to grant that afternoon. It had
had been most trying and fatiguing day,
but his face showed no sign of weariness
a knock came at the door, and Holt,
recognizing his wife's form outlined against
the glass, arose and opened the door for
her. At that moment his face was almost
reduced from plainness by his smile
II am about to disappoint you," he OBJ
served, motioning her to be seated. ST am
called out of town on important business,
and shall not be able to take you to the the
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Some Pretty Pin Cushions.

A lady talking about pin cushions she
had seen said: A certain pleasing yellow
one was square in form and made of satin.
Over this satin was laid a square of boltlng
cloth, on which was painted group of
dancing nymphs Around the edge of the
cushion was festooned in full jabot schiffon
of the same delicate tone as the satin, and
at the corn ers four very pert and stylish
bows stood full and erect This trifle was
marked SIS, but it could be copied for less
than one-half by anyone who is skillfuI
with the brush. For the bolting cloth
could be substituted a little square of
chiffon, with field daisies embroidered
thereon.
A charming cushion which combined a
glove box as we'll was formed by padding
the top OF cigar box or receptacle about
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From Norwegian Vessel Which Sinks in
the Sight of Life Savers.

I'm open letter to 1Uomen. No. I.
sLaurel Ave-, San Francisco,
May Is, 1892.
"Dear friend of women. G
"When my baby was born,
five years ago, I got up in six
days. Far too soon. Result:
falling of the womb. Ever since
I've been miserable.
i tried everything doctors,
medicines, apparatus but grew
worse.
"I could hardly stand; and
walking without support was
impossible.
AT last saw an advertise
ment of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, and de.
cided to try it. The effect was
astonishing. Since I took the
first bottle my womb has not
troubled me, and, thanks only
to you, / am now well. Every
suffering woman @
should knowhow sezG@MA
reliable your @
compound is. It 99 S1
is sure cure" w "
Mrs. A.Detwiler. ua. .t1Itgm
All druggists sell IT, or sent 8MsSn1N. A1a&NAMM
BY mail In form of Pills or w &JMVN&TM
Losenges, on receipt ofS1. EA&N6\YSNXN
coresPendsnes freely an CAHN1M3@zM1
:.stso s.nfs .r41fS 416.'' = in e%a sS1a- R.Ax
HAM MnDIoAL Co., LYNN, ,[z-0 R:~O
Mass. Liver Pills, ae
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years from tne appearance Vi Tie "edreF'
AT glance it appeals strongly to your love
pf graceful drapery.
The material is of a hydranger tone,
made up with an embroidered front of old
white watered silk, having few folds at
the side hidden by the sash belt of blue
velvet This ribbon passes through the
opening and is fastened at the back under
the collarette. The Vatican pleat is gath
cred at the neck, and hides the opening of
the gown. The sash is tied at the front,
its long ends falling as indicated. The
broad collar is of cream lace and runs into
the crepe de chine jabot garnituring the
front.
The neck is cut out as shown, and trim
med with ruffle of white silk muslin seal
ioped. The sleeves are of crepe de chine
having three folds on inner side, and are
set of with a deep lace ruffle, which falls
in jabot style when the arm is lowered.
FIORFTTF
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1t is strange what an instructive dread of
old age there is in a woman's nature. 1t is
partly the mems fault, however, for there
is no reason in the world why the middle
aged woman should be pushed aside. True,
some wine sours instead of becoming mel
low, and oftentimes it is not the fault of
the wine itself but of the atmosphere to
which it is exposed. The exquisite gar
msnt portrayed by the illustration is q
house robe of crepe, de chine, and it can
almost be said of it that it takes off five
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FOR coughs and throats troubles use Browns
Bronchial Troches-' They stop an attack OF m "
vile, Ohio.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12
SPENCER BROOK ITEMS.

SPENCER ~ Brook, May 10, 1892.
Miss Jessie Swanbro will close
her school in Dalbo, Friday.
5. B. Foote and son John. left
for Connecticut yesterday, on a
visit.
Fred Nesbitt and Miss Kate
Hallin, Of Cambridge, were visitors
at the Brook, Sunday.
Mr.. lmas, of the Harvesting
Machine Co., has been at the
Brook for few days.
Sunday school has been organ.
lzed in district No. /, Nathan
Messer as superintendent.
The nine months old child o1
Mr.. and Mrs. Ambrose Babb. o5
Bradford, died Sunday evening.
One hundred and seventv-fve
head of cattle were taken in here
Monday, for DR.. Whlttemore, 0:
Elk River. s#2
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12
TIE Alexandria Post, Mr..

TIE Alexandria Post, Mr..
Knute Nelson's home paper, has
this to say Of Mr.. Nelson: He
is an American and patriot. No
class Of foreign born citizens be-
come Americanized faster than the
Scandinavians because they are d
truly patriotic people. No class
is more throughly American than
young men or women of Scandina-
Wan parents. Mr.. Nelson came
here when about six years old,
was reared among Americans, was
given an American education
through the common and higher
schools and the law. He fought
for three years for the preserva-
tion Of the union. He has served
faithfully in office for years. His
success in the law proves his
ability. His acts in the Legislature
and congress prove his honesty,
his earnest work, his strength of
character, ability and manhood
to represent the people as a major
ity of them wish to be repre-
sented."