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and that she alone understood him.
Her piano told him all her life. She was
unhappy. She was married when very
young to a man whose despotic nature
plighted her life. She thanked him for his
love; it was her one consolation and hope.
He, on the other hand, swore an unending
devotion. wished to live for her alone, to be
her saviour, to free her from her loveless life.
Every night Tavernier indited his imagin-
ary conversations in his notebook. The last
leaf was found in his apartment after he had
left it for good. 1t read as follows:
He-I could not close my eyes all night.
At the thought of your unhappiness, my
souls desire, I wept. must save you. Say
the word. and am at your side.
She-My life has become unbearable; come.
my beloved, await you.
He-Thank you-thank you, will come to
you at 10 o'clock. The carriage will wait at
the corner.
That same night, about 10 o'clock, Tav-
ernier, in travelling garb, rang the bell at
Nine. de Vermon's door.
Announce Captain Tavernier," said he to
the servant.
NJ. and Mme de Vernon we're seated near
the fire. She was embroidering, while her
husband read aloud
'To what may l attribute tie honor OF
your visit, captain?" asked NJ. de Vernon.
Il have come for madame"
''You have come for my wife2 How dare
you? Captain. if this is a joke, swear to
you
1T is no joke. am aware Of madames
sufferings in this house-besides, it is all ar
ranged between u.s."
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"What! NV wife asked you?"

"Nnat. NV Vile asked yOu!
Madame herself has said nothing to me,
but her piano has spoken"
1t was then. for the first time, that NJ. de
Vernon saw the restless look in his visitors
eyes. and he took in the situation at glance.
Measuring Mime. de Vernon, who clung to
him, frightened, he instantly added:
"very well, consent. My wife shall go
and make her final preparations for depart
ure. But before she leaves, captain, will you
allow me to give her little advice2''
Certainly, with pleasure"
NJ. de Vernon led his trembling wife to the
door of her room and said In a low voice:
'Tell Pierre to call an officer immedi-
ately."
Then he returned and sat down near Tayer-
nier.
$50, captain, you are persuaded that my
wife is unhappy here, and you hope to better
her lot by taking her with you. You are posi-
lively noble in your devotion to her,
''Not at all-not at all. I love her with all
my SOUL
Where do you propose going /"
First to Italy, then to Spain, and finally to
Jerusalem"
splendid; but for such an extended trip
/ suppose You have ample funds?'
''Of course" and Tavernier poured seven
or eight five-franc pieces, the entire contents
Of his purse, into his hand, exclaiming:
"Judge for yourselfi'
"You are indeed well provided in that
respect" said De Vernon. lone more ques-
tion-are your papers In order?'
Il have no papers," said Tavernier; "be-
sides, if any difficulty arises / shall simply
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At length. pointing to the door, Tavernier
thundered forth these three words, which
sounded like an anathema from heaven:
Leave my presencer
At the stroke of five Tavernier brusquely
stopped in his walk.
"My dears," said he. sit breaks my heart
to interrupt your conversation. but 1 am
forced to beg for five minutes silence"
piano. played for two or three minutes. then
leaned forward, anxiously listening to the
sounds without.
strument and again executed several bars.
then closed the window and rapidly wrote
something in his notebook
''Now, my dears, pray continue your charm
ing chatter"
His feminine friends had not failed to COM
ment upon the apparent coldness of their
host, whose friendship they would have been
willing enough to meet more than half way.
He, however, was evidently satisfied with
their multitudinous presence, and had never
evinced an individual preference.
In fact, he was desperately in love. Oppo-
site his house lived NJ. de Vernon, whose
young wife was the object OF Tavernier's
alteration. Strange to say, he had never
spoken to her and had barely seen her. One
evening her pretty silhouette had appeared
outlined against the curtains: that was ALL
But the sounds of her piano had often
reached his ear and soothed hfs poor sick
brain. He was satisfied with that ideal
language which she and he alone might un-
derstand. He never doubted that her conf
dences were sent to him through her music.
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Shoes and Hosiery.

Buttoned boots OF French kid or morocco,
tipped with patent leather. are the walking
shoes for Spring. They are made amply
large. and are cut in English fashion with
low, broad heel, pointed toe, and a straight
edge on the buttoned lap. Patent leather
vamps with kid or cloth tops are on shoes
Tor the more elaborate toiettes of the after
noon. These are made on Spanish lasts.
with arched instep and high heels almost
like those of the Louis Quinze shoe. Low
Oxford ties will be worn in the Summer. made
entirely of patent leather or OF russet leather,
or of black kid with patent leather tips.
White canvas shoes will be used again in
midsummer. House slippers of patent
leather or OF colored Suede bear large bow
in front, with sometimes Rhinestone buckle
in the strap.
Black stockings remain in favor whether of
silk, Isle thread, or Balbriggan. Their chief
rival is tan-colored hosiery, which is most
often chosen to match Suede ties or slippers.
though with these black is also permissible.
With evening toilettes stockings match the
slippers, which are of the material of the
dress. moire. or else OF satin. moire, or Sudee
of the same color.
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cH1LpREN's RIGHTS
Discussed by Jessie M. Burgoyne in Dona'
hoes for April.

D16cuS9e0 Dy jessie VA. DuI yuS AZ Duuo'
hoes for April.
Have they ever been considered, ever clas-
sifed and arranged? Have conventions ever
discussed them and brainy men and women
ever fought for them? And what besides q
punishment (generally over-severe for some
great fault and not In one case out Of q hum
dred properly adapted to the child's tempera-
ment) Is the result OF any attempt on the part
of the small sufferer to secure them?
Children have right to the uttermost care,
attention and consideration, even when it in
wolves serious discomfort and trouble on the
sist upon being born; they had no voice In the
matter. To please ourselves we bring little
soul and body into this world. endow it with
strong feelings and tastes, and the daily hurt
the one and ignore the other to suit our own
convenience, because ''they are only children
and will not know any better" Never was
there such a fallacy. They may forget
quickly, but while they last their small woes
are rs deep as ours, and the little heart which
is hurt by thoughtlcssness aches as sorely as
IT will in the years to come. Instead OF laugh
ing at the quick consolation, we should thank
God for it.
Children have a right to justice, and they
almost never get it.
There was once little girl who always had
her griddle cakes, while her parents had both.
A trife-yes, of course. but not to that child;
it ranked all her life long; the injustice Of it
struck her afresh every day that came. and
no love nor attention which her parents Law
ished on her in other ways ever wiped out
that memory.
They are expected to show self-control that
would honor a mature person. They sit at Il
table loaded with dainties, and must eat un-
inviting plain food, seldom varied and served
in not very tempting manner. They are
called greedy if they beg for what every one
around them is eating; and if they do not fin
ish all on their plates, in many cases the cold.
unappetiZing mess is served them again 'for
discipline and to teach them motto be greedy"
Just try that once on a grown person.
They have right to their own Little per-
sons, and are they not constantly taken up,
kissed, and tossed around by people whom
they intensely dislike and whose touch is
hateful to them? These are only few of the
wrongs children suffer every day and all day.
and how any child grows up sweet-natured is
question not easily answered. The greater
rights, such as the right to healthy body, a
clear mind, and proper start in life. are sub
jects for deeper discussion than dare trust
myself to enter upon; but certainly child
has right to the same consideration grown
person would demand, and certainly no duty
a child can owe a parent is equal to that the
parent owes a child, which was brought into
this world not Of its own volition, forced to
grow up. flung into the battle of life. and
handicapped with the results OF the mistakes
and misdeeds of two or three generations.
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WHITE HOUSE PETS.
Besides Ruth and Esther There Are Dogs,
Fish. Terrapin. and Other Things.
Here the court adjourned.

Besides Ruth and Esther There Are Dogs.
Fish. Terrapin. and Other Things.
lFrom the Boston Recordl
WASHINGTON. April 6.-Besides the two
babies, Esther and Ruth, there are innumer-
able pets at the White House. Scattered
through the broad piece of land belonging
ex-officio to the chief magistrate are a num-
Der of hares running wild in the grounds and
furnishing rare sport for the foxhounds and
dachshounds belonging to Mr. Cleveland. In
the limpid pools Of the rose and orchid houses
attached to the conseryatories are hundreds
OF imported fish, the principal kinds being
the manv-tailed Japanese variety of goldfish
and famous paradise fish from Siam. Ad-
miral Ammen presented the first goldfish TO the
White House conservatory in 1878, and they
have become very prolific since being placed
in their headquarters.
There is shortly to be a new arrival in the
White House grounds in the person Of Hec-
tor, the well known black French poodle Of
Mrs. Cleveland. Hector has been spending
the Winter in Massachusetts, recreating dur
ing the cold weather at Buzzard's Bay, and
having for a companion there the st. Bernard
OF Mr.. Cleveland famous as a medal winner.
The great pet at the White House now is bow
legged, squat-hgured jachshound, with long
tapping ears. He is a recent importation
from Germany and Is in high favor with Mrs.
Cleveland.
One member of the White House animal
family came to a sudden end the other lay.
This was a voracious tulp-bulb flepd In the
shape OF raccoon. who spent his time in
climbing the trees in the yard. He was sent
as present to Ruth from Democratic ad-
mirer Of her fathers. But he made one foray
too much on the tulip beds, and the story is
that gardeners spade cut his earthly career
short. ant. that Private Secretary Thurber wit
messed the murder from his large window.
1t is now a rule of the White House that no
bird shall be allowed to warble or even live
within the walls Of the Executive Mansion.
Mrs. Hayes made this rule years ago, and it
has been obeyed as a sacred precedent. When
Mrs. Cleveland first came to the White House
to live after her marriage she had pet canary,
which she brought with her. But the rule
against birds was explained to her and she gave
the bird away and kept the rule Mrs. Har-
rison also started to bring couple Of canaries
from her indianapolis home before she learned
that birds were strictly tabooed inside the
White House.
In the White House eonservatories there
are half dozen tame land terrapins. more
useful than ornamental i'll destroying bugs
and worms in the rose houses. They have
become SO tame during their confinement
that they will readily eat soft bread from the
hands OF the attendants. This is also true of
the fish in the ponds. for when Gardener
Pfsterer snaps his fingers above the water
there is a prompt and sudden rise of school
of goldd sh eager for refreshments.
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Esnccially for Women

For outing and yachting dresses, cotton
ducks with the real linen finish, make up
spiendidly and wear very well. In this mate
rial the basket weave is especially rich and eff
fectiye.
An effective way OF making toilet articles is
to use dotted Swiss and embroider daisy petals
around each alternate dot. making these
flower heads all over the cushion or mat. and
finishing it with long and short stitch in the
same embroidery silk for border.
1t is the lady's place to bow at the first meet
ing after IN introduction. if she desires to con-
tlnue the acquaintance. When making call
gentlemen takes care of his own hat or coat.
and puts them on without assstance-unless
in some way incapacitated-whe taking his
departure.
As the early spring days advance we shall
see arrangements of silk. tan, black, pearl,
olive green. dull Venetian red and other quiet
tiEts. which will be made with long, graceful
lines which is striking feature about the
new long coats and pelisses. These handsome
garments will be made with large. stylish,
roomy sleeves. capable OF being comfortably
worn over others, and the large lapels will be
partially veiled with rich lace Lace will be
worn more than ever.
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A MeIOmaniaC.
Translated from the French !

The pupils of the Polytechnic school of
France have queer way of expressing the
fact that one of their number has become de-
ranged. They say of the afflicted man that
he is transferred to the thirteenth''-for it
is statistically true that every thirteenth man
succumbs to the severe mental strain required
for successful completion of the prescribed
course
Rene Tavernier graduated at the head of
his class, and was consequently free to en-
brace the civil career. To every ones sur
prise. he preferred to enter the artillery. In
all scientific requirements he ranked pre-emi-
nent. but his records for military tactics and
horsemanship were deplorable, as was also
his want of neatness and discipline. He
would appear on parade without collar or
minus his buttons, which usually only clung
to him by a thread. He would answer roll
call long after the drum had ceased beating.
and then wonder why his appearance should
create such disturbance.
In his opinion the captain had queer way
of instructing the men.
Mr. Tavernier, you will report for two days
under arrest. Return to the line. You do
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not know your lesson"
Permit to remark, captain, that this is
hardly the way to teach it to me''
''You may take four days more'
Delighted, captain, to see that YOU appre-
ciate the justice of my remark
Why this singular fellow had chosen a mill
tary career was mystery to his companions.
who even then considered him 'slightIy off.
Once assigned to a regiment, matters were
infinitely worse. Arrests rained upon his in
different head, for he whiled away his hours
of captivity by solving intricate problems des-
tined for publication, works which gained for
him complimentary letters from the leading
mathematical lights of Paris
When met Tavernier he was with the
Eighth artillery, stationed at Metz. He seemed
placid enough. but his wide-open eyes had a
somewhat restless glance, and his eccentrici-
ties had already become proverbial in the
regiment.
He occupied an apartment consisting of a
small bedroom and an enormous parlor.
scantily furnished with grand piano placed
between the two windows and a round table
in one corner. This arrangement OF things
removed all useless obstacles which Tayernier
might have encountered III his endless walk
up and down. On the table were invariably
placed bottle OF absinthe, one of syrup a
decanter of water, glasses, and plates heaped
with sweets and cakes. His orderly had in
structions TO replenIsh these provisions every
morning. for each afternoon they were con-
sumed by bevy Of pretty actresses, chorus
girls, and ballerinas. whom the ''crazy cap
tain," as they called him, invited to
IS o'clock"
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say that am captain in the Eighth artillery
that will suffice"

say that am captain in the Eighth artillery
that will SUFFICE
"Still, have my doubts"
At this juncture there was knock at the
door. and the officer entered.
Il am glad to see you, SIR said De YER
mon: ''here is Capt. Tavenier, who proposes
to abduct my wife, only his papers are not In
order.''
''Then the captain will not be able to go
very far without annoyance. II he will ac-
company me, will procure the necessary
passport"
Every well" said Tavernier; "but be quick,
for the carriage is waiting"
Just then his eye fell upon the piano.
II should like to notify madame, so that
she will wait few minutes" He struck
several chords, then followed the officer
After they had gone Mime. de Vernon en-
tered, and threw herself trembling into her
husbands arms. He wes madl" said she.
Mad for love of you,'' said NJ de Vernon.
tenderly kissing her. "Poor Gabrielle, had
no idea you were so unhappy"
The next day, accompanied by one Of his
friends, Tavernier left for Paris. They had
persuaded him that the sanction Of the war
department was absolutely necessary for his
trip. He was first taken to yal-de-Grace for
treatment. He became worse every day.
II you visit the hospital al Charenton you
may see in the main ward poor maniac In
cessantly walking, his hands clasped behind
him. Whenever he reaches window he
runs his fingers over the sill, as on the key
board Of piano, leans back. and listens, then
again resumes his walk. This is Rene TRyer-
nier, transferred to the thirteenth"
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Responsibility
a Girls Safeguard

girl never enhances her business pros
poets. says the Ladies' Home Journal, by put
ting aside her dignity toward her employer.
1t may seem to her that other girls, adopting
a different course, enjoy more advantages
and make speedier progress. But this is in
the seeming, never in the reality. Familiar
ity here breeds absolutely nothing but con-
tempt This is one of the most unfortunate
elements in the entrance of woman in the
business world. and one of the principal rea-
sons why oppose ner doing so except where
actual and dire necessity compels it. L know
of all too many cases where girls have been
placed in the most trying OF positions in this
respect 1t is unfortunate. but it is
true, that there are men who are
all too ready to take advantage of their
positions in life. And under the wrong i'm
preston that 1t means a surer hold upon their
positions the employe tolerates the familiarity
OF the employer. 1t is the position in which
many girl in business finds herself lnex-
perienced. she believes her position is at
stake, not knowing that her tolerance brings
that end closer than would her assumption
of the position her own feelings dictate.
Responsibility is girls greatest safeguard
everywhere. but nowhere is it such vital
safeguard to her as when she must
rub up against the world and be,
in n measure. her own protector. Busi-
ness men. generally speaking. draw
sharp distinction between their acquaint-
ances of the Office and their social friends.
They do it because experience has taught
them it is the only wise course. From this
attitude on the part OF the employer the girl
in business should profit. Let her keep her
social life and her business life as distinct rs
possible. Anything but an assumption of
quiet dignity on her part takes away just so
much from her own usefulness in the business
world and lessons. rather than increases. the
respect OF her employer. l do not mean by
this that young woman should assume a
chilling manner toward her male superiors
or equals in business. Woman's greatest
charm is her ability 10 be womanly. and
womanliuess means exactly what the word
implies and nothing more. But, likewise,
nothing else. 1t is. perhaps. because busi-
ness is still a novelty to women that so many
girls have yet to learn the lesson that coquetry
has no place in the commercial world, and
that TO presume upon Il kindness extended is
q fatal mistake. The girl whom the man of
business respects most highly is the girl who
carries herself so rs to win his respect. And
a mans true respect for a good woman means
the very best that is within him.
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Four in this Ouartctte.

A dance hall caught fire in Burlington,
Mich. "On with the dance, defiance to the
fames!'' sbrieked young idiot. The merry
makers followed his advice until they got
their hair singed.
There's woman in the Jail at Adrian,
Mich, who has long made practice Of firing
a shotgun at any man who passed her retired
cottage. As she always aimed at them the
men did Mt mind this.
Bourbon Current, farmer OF Bourbon
county. KY, is likely to have to go to an asy-
lum. He sold his farm ar low price. and
has been brooding over the thing until he has
become a monomaniac.
Il believe you would marry the greatest
fool on earth il he were to ask you." said a
Pittsburg pa young man to young woman.
This is very sudden" she responded; ''but I
think l shall have to accept YOU
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Odd Sorts of Things

The Salvation Army has invaded thirty-hve
countries.
The total number of men in the worlds
navies is 237, 600.
Homer mentions iron and ironworkers. He
speaks of or describes axes, shipwrights'
tools, plowshares, and chariot axles as made
of iron.
The specially OF Milwaukee scientist,
Prof. Peckham. is the collection of a single
group of spiders-those species which have
no web.
Leather working was practiced in Egypt at
least 4, 900 years ago. There are manuscripts
of that age written on an excellent article of
leather.
Soap is first mentioned In the ninth CEN
fury. 1t was alludedto as in use in Germany
for cleansing clothing and as an excellent
medicine.
The South Sea islands is the home OF
worm which energies from its hiding-place
only one day OF a certain change of the moon
in October.
A medical man has found out that dismal
weather has bad effect upon the reasoning
powers. as well as upon the spirits. He says
his deductions made on cloudy days often
prove to be faulty.
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beside an omnibus That was the choice and
think 1t was a good one" averred the defend

beside an omnibus. That was the choice and
think 1t was good one" averred the defend
ants attorney.
Coming down to the death Of Col Breckin-
ridges wife the attorney said: 'Then and there q
new ambition sprung up in her. She said here's
this old man I've swung onto so long; he's free
and now I'll make him marry me-" Col Breckin-
ridge had never introduced her to Mrs Black
burn and the other ladies In whose parlors she
had left her slime, and yet it was demanded that
ne could go there and admit his relations with
her. No man would have done 1t. He would
have looked pretty, assuming the role of the
seraphim, and cherubim driving her out Of the
garden of Eden when she was not there"
This Is common case, going on all the time"
said Col Thompson taking another tack. "Only
he's exposed and most of them aren't, and It's q
good thing. But all Of US have these relations
with women, that is all men, Just to show that
they are men. There may be some good fellows
only never met any Of them. They start in to
have little fun with woman and the first thing
they know they have got into eternal hell with
her
Here the court adjourned
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Girls. Do Not Use Slang.

Y 10III 1lIV t RN7l'7E4V I1EtIVI0-J :
have often had to blush to hear girls use
slang, or at least attempt to. catching up the
by-words of the street and using them as if
they were the familiar speech of home. 1t
shows first that the person is not accom-
plished in speech and has limited range of
words. which does her no credit The use of
right words comes from the association with
other minds, either in books or in society or
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The Ante q Mill.

Cobble-I played poker recently where the
limit was cent and the ante mill. Did you
ever play such small game?
Stone-No. 1 never played at the Million
aires Club.-Life.
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Great on Diamonds.

Mrs. Gossippe-I hear you attracted much
notice on your appearance in the social
world abroad.
Mrs. Numoney-I should say SO. wore
on an average from 5000 10 $685. of dia-
monds every ball I went to.-Chicago Rec
ord.
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For Men of GeniuS

John-An' what will you be doin', fri'nd,
after ravin' college?
Jones-Well, John, you know there are
always plenty of openings for man of genius.
John (who doesn't see the connecticut
Sure enough, sor; but what will you be doin' j,
sor?-Boston Home Journal
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Depended on His Wife

Dickens-Hello, Smithers; do you know
ANYTHING new?
Smithers-Not a thing. old fellow. NY
wiie's been away for some time.