Arizona republican., 1899-01-06

ment. Since the hour of the operation the patient-how robly the term fitted him, for never word of plaint had passed his 1ips-had remained in a 1arkcned room seven long days and nights, and now the bandages were to be removed and a curtain drawn aside to admit few precious rays of light.
 They were all there, breathlessly ex- pectant. Even Dr. Jacobson's hand trcmbled as he united the linen wrap pings. As for the women. their hearts stood still with deep emotion.
 Then the shapely head was lifted, a slight, amazed expression fitted across the noble features and George Arundel nlurmured, in tone Of ccstacy that thrilled the listeners:
 "Oh, Godl I sect"
 And he alone could speak. Then the torrent of pent-up emotions broke forth in smiles and sighs and tears, and Mir. Hardcastlc, in the abandon of his joy, and, let us hope, in the pardonable forgctfulness of the moment, put his arm around Mrs. Evcshan's waist and absolutely kissed her, proceeding which none-not even the widow seemed to think out of place.
 ''You must not excite him. Dr. Jacob son said, responsibility, whereupon all were still as statues
 Then George Arundel spoke in low, soft, satisfied tone, and all leaned for, ward to hear his words.
 Now, which is Kate?''
 Oh, how the girls heart throbbed! Not for Wanda, but for Kate he asked!
 And suddenly there stood before him he weeping girl, looking, even in the agony of the moment, radiantly beauti- full
 And Wanda - Sister Wanda!" he cried
 They made striking group-the young man, his face illuminated with ecstatic joy, the maidens standing bend ing over him, their hands clasping his.
 But Dr. Jacobson put an end to these transports, and after Arundel had been allowed @ few words of congratulations from Mrs Eveshan, Mir Hardcastle and BladOn, the siclz-room was cleared of visitors and George Arundel was left to the repose his overstrung nerves so sorcly needed.
 Nov, it was just five days after this memorable event that Mir IIardcastlc received from Harry Evcshan the bulky letter which conveyed the story of his adventures in Derbyshirc-At rcvela- ton of the mystery which had sur ronudcd the birth and parentage of Wanda Arlington.
 Recovering from the first shock of astonishment he at once sent for Bladon to come to his study.
 ''Sit down" he said, gravely, as the old servitor entered. T have much to tell and ask you."
 No occasion, sir,'' Bladon answered. There was cowcd, dcjected air about the man which MT. Hardcastle had never noticed before. q know what thee be a-gOing to say. Thous st going to tell me that the young master must marry Miss Kate well, her is as likely q less as e'er another, an I've nOwt to say
 T was not about to tell you any such good news. Now, Bladon, were you ever in the service of Lord Arling- ton, of Willington hall, Derbyshirc?'
 'Eh! Good Lord, what makes thee ask, sir?'
 Thcn Mir Hardcastle read Harry Eve shain's letter from beginning to end. Tho old servant never spoke during the recital of the strange story. When it was finished his feelings broke forth:
 1t is the hand of the Almighty. And my dead master. innocent after all of the charge they made against him! Aye, sir, George Arundel is the Earl of Ar lington."
 But can you prove it. man?''
 ''Ycs, his father left in my hands all his papers and testimonies
 Then, ho for England and restitu- ton, for his and Wanda's rights
 Wanda rightsl The phrase startled the old servant like an elect1.i1 s.hncl.