The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

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The more he considered the matter.
the greater he was mystined. and the
stronger grew his resolution to dis
cover the whole truth.
Once again fortune stepped into aid
him. 1t was only . gust Of wind:
nothing particular in Its way. and yet
serving to play the game directly into
the young mans hands.
For this same frolicsome wind.
stealing up behind the stout matron.
all unawares, snatched on the wonder
full concoction OF straw hat, covered
with ribbons and gewgaws. that she
wore. and sent 1t flying into the air.
Rhinelander saw his chance, and
knew that II he saved that hat he
would endear himself to the matron's
heart. ~
He recognised the distinct favor Of
Providence, since all he had to do was
to open his arms wide. and gently
enclose the fugitive headgear as II
calmly settled against his heart
Another minute and he was bowling
with the grace of Chesterfield before
the Waldecl1 S'S = vi
Madam. allow me to return your
beautiful hat" he said seriously.
That clinched matters. Here was a
man who at least appreciated thing
of beauty and Joy forever in the mil
linery line when he saw 1t, and, with
such rare attributes. he must be far
above the ordinary run OF his sex.
So she smiled sweetly and thanked
him gushingly. while replacing the
marvellous combination Of straw and
ribbons on her head. si{t ~
When this had been accomplished,
and she turned to look for the courte-
GUS young man, she found to her in
tense surprise that he and Beatrix
were standing little distance away
engaged in the most animated of con-
versations.
1t had not been SO dificult to ac-
complish after all, this bringing her
to his side.
A look did 1t.
The young girls eyes were glued
upon his face. while red and white
chased across cheeks and brows. an6
into her eyes crept startled look, as
though, memory were struggling to
solve great mysteries that had puzzled
her often Of late.
Thrilled by the emotion that welled
up In. his heart he bent down and said: ::
"Beatrix:-sister!"
Then she knew him, and, leaving
her seat, came to his side and put q
hand on his arm, looking up into his
face as che said: y
"Oh! now I know you are Paul my
own brother. am so glad, SO glad!
1t was undoubtedly a miserable
freak Of fortune that caused Hide
garde to pass by just at this juncture,
In company with her aunt, and the
sight Of Paul standing there, holding
another by the hands and bending
down to look into her face go eagerly,
gave her shock from which she
would not soon recover. "
This Is world Of cross ss-purposes, Of
comedies and mistaken motives. Sooh-
er or later. we all feel the wretchsd re-
suit of being judged from outward sp-
pearances.
And Paul was fated to sufferln the
same q way. whep, word of ex-
PLANTATION would have altered the COM,
plexion Of things. Is
You remember me, then3" he
asked. You have not forgottsn how
happy We once were. although you
were such a little thing!"
Il remember. Paul. The ether night
your face startled me, and have been
thinking 70 much. trying to rscollect.
But where have you been? Why have
J not seen you7 It y all 90 very.
strange" she said eagerly.
And then Paul sroaned, knowing
that this sweet girl was In almost ut
ter ignorance Of the fatal truth which
he must tell her. .S5.s \,