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do as bid thee. have my reasons.
my sister; the Skogfrau has been de.
feated thus far. hut she Is revengeful.
yet | have a plan 10 end her power
over Johan forever. wilt do as | say,
little one7"
ia. my brother. though II be 10 do
again as did tonight"
1T will not be so terrible. my sis.
ter. and when thou hast done IL thou
wilt laugh and rejoice. Now. 10 bed
with thee. To lay up freshness for tho
morrow. I will watch over the sweet
Thilda and bring her TO thy arms In
the morning
The Jul Tieden began with It's mer.
Tymaking and fcasting. In one week.
on the Jul Alton. the Christmas Eve.
the climax would be reached. There
was a squealing In the pens. a squall.
Ing. cackling and quacking In the
coops. Every oven was kept at the
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into her power. and n thou shalt de
nand him In the name Of the Christ
Child she may not refuse thy request.
since at this season she loses her
power and Is at the mercy of mortals.
out once only"
Thou will be close beside me. my
brother?" asked Olga. shiyering.
within five hundred PAGES Is n
charmed circle which none but thou
may enter. but I will be just beyond
Il and hear thy call for aid should
aught happen requiring Il. Thou must
stand alone upon the spot and say
three times. 'Skogfrau. In the name Of
the Christ Child ] demand n gift Of
thee. Three times. remember. my
sister. She may appear terrible In
her wrath and threaten ,hce and thy
Johan. but fear not. she will be power.
less either 20 harm thee or him. Come.
prepare. for the way Is long and mid
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taxing point ana laucn WIN SaNoly
toothsome ylands. Presents were drag.
gcd out from their hiding places and
marked with loving notices. and tho
names OF the favored recipients. There
vas a general scrubblng. cleaning and
busting. and a furnishing up OF holt
day garments and nnCry.
The men drowned themselves In
coffee. punch and branyin and shouted
themselves hoarsc with oft.repeated
"skald." The women gossiped and
cooked and cooked and gossiped. while
tho chubby children crammed their
rtomachs with unwontod cakes and
sweetmeats unmolestcd Everything
was free for the taking and the priv.
lego OF freedom was accorded every.
body.
Olga threw her doors wide open %
The whole village. promising won.
icrful surprise Many thought aae
was not very considerable ou JoIaG
account, thinking she would better Dos
-olng around with fearful eyes and
loud lamentations, hut they ate freely
az her good things nome the Joss.
simple souls they were not aware
t!at the lost juHau was 90 le ,..
-rCat surprise or COURSE everybody
uad given him up for lost. and they
we're amazed that Oi-a should Dec r.e
1crriest maiden iH the village. and
mat her home was to Dee tro very
center OF the mcrrymakiug on the IU.
Alton. The pastor had been fore.
warned by Karl. aud the good sou.
came prepared 10 1cht the wicked
troll for the salvation OF Johau ana
olga.
The board groancl beneath TIC
weight OF good cheer. and the huge
howl was kept constantly Drumming
With stoaming punch. There was no
IL rmal banqucting. everybody eating
when the humor seized him. and
drinking whether thirsty or not. Dee
cause good drink was there 60 De had
Hlthout the asking. The whole 80,
.agc was there waiting Tor the sur.
prise and ncrying themselves up 90
withstand IL by distending their stom-
.chs. None but Olga, Kari ara t.s
pastor knew what Co. was 90 De-. arI
e:cu they did rot know In what shape
it would come.
AZ last the first stroke OF midUi a,
pifa turned pale. Karl stood 40 auer
zion and the eood pastor praspcd Ls
holy book firmly in his hand. Tire
last stroke wa still ringing On Their
airs when n "ioieut gust OF wind
saook the house and the dragging ~
A.
terror TO the inmates. The door was
hurst open by some invisible force
and a heavy bundle was hurled in
among the amazed roystercrs. An old
wizcned bag appeared In the doorway
md screamed out above the couiu.
aion: Girl. take the gift OF the Christ
Child. but beware OF my vengeance
Shouldst thou accept any other gift
tefore thou hast fully accepted this
then shall IL return TO me and be mine
forever"
Johan was quickly restored By co.
t.ious libations OF hot punch. and
when able TO stand on his feet Karl
put his hand In that OF Olga and gave
the pastor n singal. Forthwith. Olga
took Johan for her husband. and when
the final words were spoken. a TEN.
pest again SHOOK the house. heavy
chains were again dragged across the
roof. and after shricks OF demonlac
laughter all was still without.
With tears and laughter. Olga
graspcd her brothers hand. and then
threw herself into the arms OF her
husband the gift OF the Christ Child.
forever free from the thralls OF tho
Skogfrau.
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Hal KARA
barn, the smell
OF thy coffee is
like the taste
OF wine Co the
thirsty ate r
my long tramp
I'm tho crusty
s N o W." an d
Karl the iron.
founder threw
of his huge
skin coat and
empticd at n
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BY THE SANDS OF BrREHAyEN.

By the sands Of Berehaven. I heard o
mermaid sing,
saw her face as pure as pearl mid
dark weed gIimmering:
She cast the long sea-Iaees back, aad
pearl-white there she lay.
And the wave that drifted her to shors
stole my poor wits away.
BY the sands OF Berehaven. one hour
out Of my life
drank OF perfect happiness; then,
clean as cuts a knife.
Ny Joy was cut away from me, and over
heart and brain
felt the ebbiag OF the wave that drew
her back again
By the sands Of BeSehaven. I wander
like a ghost.
And sorrow be upon the sea. and sor-
row on the coast
Fer not in any sea-cave or any heap Of
weed
find ny wits gone wandering, nor
where the sea-gulls breed.
BY the sands Of Berehaven. II grew old
as death.
And counted every grain Of sand that
feels the sea-wind's breath
And feels the salt tears Of the sea. Ia
see her nevermore,
For the same wave never flows again
that once has ebbed from shore.
Nora Chesson, in The Sketch.
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British NoveEsts on the Bun.

One of the most pathetic figures in
the world Of letters just now is that of
the British novelist lifting his arms
to the skies in lamentation over the
fact that the American writer of fic-
ton is outselling him in the English
home markets.
1t comes hard for the British novel
list to face this truth, don't you know,
because, for so many years. he has
been cock of the walk in the literary
harnyard OF Anglo-Saxondom Ii
isn't much more than a generation
ago since the scornful English query,
"Who reads an American book?" went
still unanswered throughout the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and
ireland. save for an amused litter at
the absurdity of the question. Who,
indeed?
But times change and men change
with them. The book news from Lon
don these days is mighty interesting
reading for an American, because ia
the mention Of the most popular nov
els you'll ind those by American
writers plentiful IN number and higa
in station.
English readers seem to relish our
breezy tales-and. when you come to
think of it, they must have grown
deadly weary Of the conventional
stuff which their own story tellers-
barring Thomas Hardy and one or two
others Of original strength-have
been dishing up to them. Therefore
they have turned 10 the newer and
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CHAPTER ii.
The Triumph of Count Sandoff

The effect OF the girls brief words
upon SancCn was startling His face
suddenly assumed the color OF ashes. he
retreated 10 his desk, and stood there
supporting himself by one hand and
looking down at Vera Shamarin with an
expression that was hard to dehne-a
glance Of mingled sorrow and pity.
The girl sprang forward and threw
herself at his fee.
Save him. save HIM" she cried in
coherently. He is my brother-alI that
have in the world. II he is taken they
Will send him TO schlusseIburg or 10 81
beria-or perhaps even worse"
SandOff drew back little
DO you realize what YOU are asking
OF me?" he said do you know that I
could have granted you anything rather
than that?"
he spoke in a low tone, and sigLiied
the girl to be equally cautious. But she
was In no mood for reasoning.
Your oath, Remember your OATH"
she cried. You dare not break It. You
must save my brother as you have sworn
TO do. II cannot imperil you. for none
viii ever know how ne escaped. Give
him such passport as you give 10 your
agents when they are sent out Of Russia
on police business. He viii be perfectly
disguised and the manner Of his escape
will never be suspected"
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a Sferenson AsmnrLaI.

On November 13. Stevenson's birthday.
some San Francisco admirers OF the
novelist held a celebration in his mem
DRY, which involved a visit 20 his mOnu-
ment, its decorati,.1 with flowers. snd an
oyster supper in n, cafe which figures
in his letters as Goladieu's." Mrs
Stevenson and Brucl Porter. the de-
signer OF the monument, were present
at the celebration. In this connection
may be recalled one Of the most charm
ing incidents OF the authors life. his
presentation Of his birthday TO a little
girl. daughter OF Mr.. Ide. who held a
consular Office at Samoa. The little
maids birthday came on February %.
10 her grief. and Stevenson announced
his intention II making her a gift Of
his. This he did in all due legal form.
with a deed properly signed and wit
messed, stating that lie had no further
use for said birthday, having reached
an age when 0. we never mention g."
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Subscription Rates to Out of Town Points,

fresher school, desiring, primarily, 70
be interested in what they read.
This is a notable achievement for
American nOvelists. It used 70 be the
case that. even in this country. our
men Of letters could not compete with
their English brethren. The highest
compliment which one of them could
receive was supposed to be found IN
the grUdging concession that he pos
sessed almost the English touch in his
literary work. How passing strange
and how comforting. therefore, 70 see
the American novelist setting the pace
for his English fellows in these en-
terprising times.
II is far more distinctly a triumph
Of American brains than the Ameri-
can construction of Englands bridges
in Egypt, or the American establish
ment Of rapid transit in England
metropolis.
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A Beecher StcrY.


Stories OF Henry Ward Beecher are
still drifting about, and particularly
good one comes from Indianapolis. Mr..
Beecher came back TO that city, after he
had gone to Brooklyn. for little visit.
and his friends arranged 4 reception
for him, which was Inadvertently plan
ned for Wednesday evening
meeting night. Late in the evening
there appeared a severe-looking elderly
gentleman. who came TO Mr.. Beecher
with an air Of rebuke, and said; Mr.
Beecher. this is prayer-meeti7g night
I went TO the First Presbyterian prayer
meeting. to the Third Presbyterian pray
er meeting. and TO the Fourth Presby-
terrain prayer meeting. expecting 10 meet
the Lord Jesus and Henry Ward Beech
err" The good man paused. and Mr.
Beecher replied with that irrepressible
twinkle in his eye. Well. my dear sir.
it's plain that you didn't find either OF
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an entered. She glided TO the center OF
the room without a word and quickly
removed her cloak and veil.
Sandof was thrilled with amazement
and admiration. His eyes were riyeted
upon the slender figure standing opposite
him-so close that ne could have touched
her By extending his hand. He had seen
many beautiful women in his time. but
never one 20 match this YOUNG ~i-l-for
she was scarcely more than twenty. Her
hair was a rich golden brown. her eyes
CLEANED with a slightly darker shade Of
The same color from beneath long droop-
ing lashes; her cheeks were family
OF the peach. and the ivory Wilderness
Of her neck and throat was only equaled
by the pearly rows Of teeth that showed
through her parted lips as she breathed
quickly and deeply. She wore a close
fitting dress. made Of dark material and
richly trimmed with sable.
The two stood In silence for a moment.
and then, meeting Sanders eye, the girl
blushed.
You don't know me?" she said
abruptly. DO you remember the night
Of the Both OF December. one year
ago"
The sweet voice. the accent. revealed
the truth to Sandof instantly.
Il remember now" he said graveIy.
1t was you who saved my life"
And you remember the promise you
made me?" she continued
Sandoff inclined his head He was
greatly troubled by this visit. now that
he began 10 guess its import Yet he
had no thought Of breaking his oath.
What can 1 do for your" he said.
Speak, Don't be afraid"
The girls eyes sought the floor for
moment ard then were turned 10 Sandon
entreatingly.
1T is not for myself that l am here
tonight" she said. I want 10 save the
life Of q friend-as I once saved yours.
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CHAPTER L-(Continued.)
Inspector Sandof.


y ANDOFF'S eyes sparkled.
Are you sure the information
- is correct?" he asked.
You can rely on IT," said
Poussin. 4 am in a position TO know.
But I trust that your honor will keep
my share in the matter a secret he
continued imploringly. II # were
known my life would not be worth a
kOpec."
Have no fear" said ssndon. II you
are betrayed II will be your own doing.
As for the reward. you viii get It in
good time. provided your information
proves correct"
He was interrupted by a sudden rap
on the door. and when be walked over
and opened II slightly he saw the face
OF hts man Ivan. whose duty II was 10
stand guard in the hall.
beg pardon. your honor said the
servant. but q lady Is outside demand
ing TO see you. I told her that you
we're busy, but she would take no de-
NAL She insists on speaking with you,
and refuses 70 90 away"
What does she look like2" asked
sandon. wrinkling his brow. Has she
ever been here betore?"
'NOt 10 my knowledge" replied Ivan.
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Futile Experiments.

There seems to be a certain justice
in the contention that the expert
ments Of DR.. Wiley, of the Agricultur-
al Department, as to the harmfulness
of boric acid will not be especially val
liable. It is pointed out that the
scientist intends to feed with his pre-
pared meats young men in perfect
health. and that subjects such as these
are not likely to be much affected by
any bad food short of rank poison.
It is not claimed that borax as it is
used in preserving meats is a violent
poison. It is not likely to kill any
body. II is asserted, however, that Il
tends to injure health by slow and in
sidious action, somewhat as adultera-
tions of flour with white earth might
do it.
The probabilities. therefore, are
against any perceptible evil effects in
the case OF young and healthy men.
If the boric acid Injuries anybody, it
Will BIZ a child. an aged person, or an
invalid. in whom the vital powers are
not active enough to throw off the
poison. To make the experiment eff
fective it should be tried on subjects
such IS these, which, for obvious rea-
sons, is not likely 10 be done.
This sort Of scientific work re-
minds one of the old story about the
nObleman who, in engaging a coach
man, asked applicants 10 show how
near they could drive with safety TO
the edge Of a precipice. Disregarding
the boasts of those who said they
could come within a foot, an inch, or
a half-inch, of the edge, he chose the
man who kept on the other side Of the
road. The safest way in all cases of
suspected foodstuffs is to go 70 the
other side of the road. The natural
food Of mankind is not meat treated
with boric acid, or flour adulterated
with white earth, and il is Just as well
not to get TOO far away from nature.
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promise you that he shall never return
Ny influence ever him is great. and he
viii do what I ask on, help him-help
him for my sake
Her voice failed her She stood before
Sandon with her hands Outstretched, and
the tears coursing down her cheeks He
was visibly moved by her misery
Have no fear your brother shall be
saved" he saif. gently 4 will keep my
promise. even at the sacrifice of my
honor In return I ask OF you two
things-that Fe'I tx Shamarin shall never
return 10 Russia. and that none shall
know what have done tonight"
Yes. yes. I promise" she whisper
ed. brokenly You may rely upon it
She caught his nard and covered II with
kisses. but SandoI quickly withdrew It,
and turning away without q word seat
ed himself at his desk For a few no
ments he wrote briskIy. glsncing from
time TO time at the clock. while Vera 8
eyes followed every motion Of his own.
Finally he laid aside his pen and hand
ed her a folded paper.
Here Is a passport for your brother. 90
he said. quietly. 1T is made out fcti-
tiOusly. OF course. but none viii question
the signature. and II he is properly dis
guised there viii be no risk. either 10
him or to me. At midnight a through
train leaves Moscow terminus for Ber-
lin. Let him take 1t. If possible. But
are you sure that he can pass through
the police lines in safety Ny men are
very close to Lyapin's house"
The girl started violently. All. you
know where he is concealed she cried.
You are the most noble-the most gen
erous OF men. Yes. he can pass through
in safety; there is a way"
She tried TO say more. but her voice
choked with emotion She hastily donned
her cloak and veil and approached the
door. SandOn preceded her.
God bless you. Inspector Sandon. %
she whispered.
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tress. Eleanor Robson has virtually
spent her life On the stage.
HANS RICHTER. the famous German
conductor. seems to have had a dis
agreement with the manager Of his con-
certs in London. and the series will be
discontinued after the present season.
The concerts have been given IN the
English capital for tweuty-three years,
and their cessation causes surprise, as
they have become one OF the most i'm
portant features OF the musical season
in London.
-
WALTER DAMROSCH made his first
appearance as leader OF the PhiIhar-
monte Orchestra in Carnegie Hall last
week, and the occasion was a success
The principal number on the program
was Tschaikowsky's Fifth Symphony.
Mr.. Damroseh was cordially greeted
when he stepped on the conductors plat
form at the opening OF the concert. and
received numerous congratulations at
the close OF the program.
JOSEPH JEFFERSON will end his fall
tour at Brooklyn Saturday night. and
viii Immediately 90 to Florida. where
he has a winter home. Mr.. Jefferson has
the distinction OF being the only Ameri-
can player who, OF his own voiition.
confines his appearances 10 sixteen
weeks each season. eight weeks in the
fall and eight in the spring
While "the dean OF the dramatic pro-
fession." as Mr.. Jefferson is called by
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Miss HoHeHs Engaped.

The wedding OF Miss Mildred Howells.
Mr.. David Fairchild. entomologist OF
the Smithsonian Institution. is likely TO
be one OF the literary as well as social
events OF the season. Miss Hovells has
been the especial companion OF her
two or three ehildren's stories -.iIcn he
wrote for a Juvenile magazine. the only
work OF the kind which he ever did for
publication. She is an artist Of much
ability. and a bas-relief OF Mr.. Howells.
done by her. is said to be one OF the best
portraits Of the novelist.
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Her face Is covered with a thick veil
but she appears TO be young?"
Sandoh hesitated for an instant. The
wrinkles deeped on his forehead, and
his hands trembled slightly as they
rested on each side % the doorway.
4 will see her IN a few moments" he
announced abruptly Give her that
message, Ivan. and Did her wait in the
hall"
As Ivan went back to the front room
Saudon closed the door and turned to
Poussin.
You must excuse me for a moment, "
he said. Some one is waiting for a
private interview with me. am going
20 put you in here" leading the way 10
the rear apartment, "and as my agent,
Zamosc. will be with you / must caution
you 70 be silent and to make no reply 70
any questions he may ask you" for IL
was Sandoh's custom 70 permit the
identity OF intormers TO be known 10
none but himself
Il know better than 10 open my lips. %
returned the fellow shrewdly. and the
fA- NAiHi 'AhtiAg hdtlnAfu CdlQDN- re
left his companion and passed through
the outer room Zamosc was sitting by
the desk perusing a newspaper.
4 must ask you TO retire to the rear
room for a little while" said Sandon
hurriedly. You heard Ivan state that
a lady wishes TO see me. / think 7
know what she wants. Il Is some per
sonal affair that should have been ar
ranged at my house. but since she is
here I may as well see her"
Don't apologize, I beg Of you" re-
piled Zamosc. He walked quietly back
and entered the rear room. where Pous-
sin was already seated.
Sandoh followed him and then re-
turned 20 the front apartment. closing
both doors. He walked 20 the hall door
and threw II open. You may come in. -
he said. Il am at leisure now"
With soft rustling OF skirts a WON
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She looked at Sandoff. and seeing no
trace OF pity or OF yielding on his stern
features. she sank back on the chair and
gave way to a food OF tears. her slender
frame shaking with emotion.
Sandon fixed his eyes vacantly on tie
floor. He was passing through a ire
mendous mental struggle. He could
easily DO what this girl asked OF him
but only at the cost Of his honor. He
did not fear that his treachery TO the
government would be discovered-his
power was too absolute for that-but he
knew that the sting Of conscience would
be always with him: that he would ever
tor of his unftness TO retain his high
position and the confidence Of the Gar.
But. on the other hand. his word was
binding. He had sworn TO aid this girl
10 his utmost power-had taken the oath
with a full knowledge Of the straits into
which 1t might some day lead him. re-
mote as such a contingency seemed at
the time Moreover. her tears and her
beauty now moved him 10 pity. He de-
plored the fact that one so young and
fair should be connected WITH the revo-
lutiOnary party.
AS he thus reviewed his unpleasant
situation. a clock on his desk struck the
hour OF ten and the girl rose quickly to
her feet.
If you intend to save him you must
lose no time. she sobbed. Your police
are drawing closer every moment. and he
dare not leave his hiding place without
means OF getting away from the city
Do you think that It cost me nothing TO
save your life a year ago? You are mis-
taken. Ny act was discovered and I
was cruelty beaten. But for my bro
Their 1 should have been killed Do you
still hesitate2 II you care nothing for
your cath. I appeal TO your pity Help
me. impIore you, and / shall he CRATE
full as long as l live. If you Will send
my brother safely out Of Russia, I