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be scowIed a the Break.

" Madame / began. YOU may take
the watch and pay for 1t when but
there happened 10 be- a lawyer in the
store VINO was amusedly watching the
scene When ne heard me make this
break hc scowied at me and / grew wise
and saved my watch. " hen the woman
and child were gone the lawyer told
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Importance at the moment, but Jessie
did not like him-why, she neither
knew nor cared. She tactfully eluded
his further attentions. and spent the
remainder of the Afternoon with his
sisters.
Three days later Arthur Morris
called at the Bishop house and found
Jessie at home. They chatted for an
hour or more. and he secured her
consent to he one Of a coaching party
on the next Saturday. Had it m been
for his presence. she would have en-.
joyed the expedition thoroughly.
More than a week had passed. From
Sam Rounds-who knew OF every
thing that happened for miles about
John heard of the party, and drank
deep of the lovers first cup of sus.
picion, bitter with the NORWOOD OF
jealousy. lie decided TO call on Jessie
and learn his fate. His heart leaped
when Jessie came forward to meet
him. There was tenderness in her
eyes and welcome in the clasp Of the
warm little hand which nestled for an
instant in his.
Saddle my horse, John; let's ride!"
she said.
Delighted, John obcycd, and set
himself stolidly TO enjoy her presence
as they S%alloped along the beach.
Have you an engagement for Sat
urday?" asked Jessie.
Il have none. Can | do anything?'
asked John eagerly.
81 have cousins who live near the
beach twelve miles south of here
said Jessie. II want to spend a day
with them. Do you think you could
endure tho company of three foolish
girls all day, John?"
IL could enjoy the company OF one
wise little girl forever" said John,
with a fcrvOr which %astounded him
when the words were uttered. A
blush suffused Jessie's cheek. but her
dropping eyes expressed no rebuke. II
-I-.shall be deligted to be your es.
cort," stammered John, far more
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CHAPTER EIGHT.
The Tragedy.


Churchill's Grove was famous for its
clambakes, and when John and Jessie
drove into it the scene was one 10
delight the heart Of a loyal New Eng
lander.
The cool, salt breeze from the ocean
the aroma from fir and pine, and the
odor from simmering clam and sea.
weed formed a trinity ambrosial
enough TO make an Apicius of an an.
chorite.
For an hour or more they walked
along the hard. smooth sand, crunch
ing the shells under their feet: the
song of the sea in their ears, and its
cool breath IN their checks. Then
the great gong sounded the signal for
dinner and they turned to the grove
Mr.. Morris must have been delay,
ed observed Jessie as she glanced
once more toward the harbor. Come
on: we won't wait for him."
They had n merry time over dinner
As they came out from the grove they
saw the Noltairs at anchor, her upper
works S~listening in the sunshine. Her
launch, crowded with passengers, was
just leaving.
Ito be cOntinued.)
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WZ, NOVK XPA YNNT NzQY HZN'

confused than the subject of his
be ready, Jessie?"
"You may call at 8 o'clock, IL you
WILL" said Jessie, without raising her
eyes.
1t was ten o'clock In the morning
when the Morris trap stopped in front
of the Bishop farmhouse. Morris was
looking his best. His eye was clear.
and his smooth, plump face was
ruddy.
Present my compliments to Miss
Garden" he said. Offering his card.
Miss Garden is not at home,' re.
piled the maid. VIII you come in.
sir?"
mo. thank you. Very sorry, | am
sure" His face grew dark. but his
voice was quiet as he said. Tell Miss
Garden Of my disappointment, and say
I'll call some day soon"
Gen. Marshall Garden paid a visit
to the farm a week later. After din.
ner he invited Jessie to a walk. and
his manner told her that something
was impending. They paused to rest
under an arbor. For some moments
both were silent.
81 have something to say to you.
Jessie, which | wish could be left
unsaid," began Gen. Garden, clearing
his throat uneasily. Jessie looked
into his face with questioning eyes.
you are nearly seventeen, Jessie, and
are now a woman" he continued after
q pause. you belong to a good fam.
lily; and, God willing, you will inherit
a modest fortune. You are very beau.
tiful, my pet, and it is natural you
should have admirers.
Il will explain to you frankly what
has happened. | received a call yes.
terday from Mr.. Randolph Morris. In
a casual way Mr.. Morris spoke of you
and sent his compliments. He ex.
pressed regret that his family had
failed In an attempt to make yolr
visit to the country more enjoyable.
or course this greatly surprised me,
and when ! pressed him for particu.
lars he said he knew nothing, except
that Arthur had called and that you
had refused to see him" Gen. Car.
den paused.
Il don't wish to see him, papa"
said Jessie, with much spirit. He
annoys me. He said he would call
Saturday and take me N riding, ana
never so much as asked me il ! cared
to go or not. So | went to visit Cou.
sin Edith, and when he called the
maid told him was ont"
Gen. Garden looked greatly reliev,
ed. Il am glad tnat Arthur has given
you no more serious cause for dis.
pleasure" he said. You know little OF
business affairs. but you must know
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that Randolph Morris Is powerful: q
good business friend. and a foe tn he
feared. At the present moment !
dread to incur his displeasure. Your
slight of his son might be of vast con.
sequence in determining Randolph
Morris decision in n matter most
vital to our welfare, Jessie, my dar.
ling. 1t might even" Gen. Garden
checked himself. His face was drawn
with a distress which Jessie was
quick to perceive, though not to com
prehcnd.
Il do understand, papa, dear
said Jessie. Il will write and ask MIR.
Morris 10 call, and will treat him just
as If nothing had happened. But |
know I can never like him, and | don't
have to try, do I, papa?'
Certainly not, my pet said Gen.
Garden. He kissed his daughter affec.
~tionately, aud seemed greatly pleased.
On Sunday Jessie wrote a note to Ar.
thur Morris. Two days later he called
and Jessie received him in the old
fashioned parlor. Both ignored the
incident of the preceding week, and
chatted gaily for an hour or more,
Jessie accepted his invitation to a re
ception in the Morris mansion for Sat
urday evening, and went under her
fathers escort.
Two weeks passed. during which the
rich New Yorker was a frequent visit
or at the Bishop farmhouse. One even
ing John called when Arthur Morris
was present, and Jessie introduced
them. Arthur treated him with that
airy tolerance which success grants.tc
its vanquishcd.
by the way, Mr.. Burt" said Ar
thur Morris. as he carclessly rolled
cigarette. Miss Garden has accepted
my invitation to attend tomorrow
clambake near Cohasset. must &C
company a party df New York friends
who will spend the night on my yacht
and attend the bake. We must star,
early. SO | can't offer to escort Miss
Garden. IL | may presume on YOU
acquaintance with her. |. shall ask
you to drive her to the grove. where
| will meet you with my friends"
IL shall be more than pleased II
Miss Garden will accept my escort
said John.
Certainly. I WILL" laughed Jessie
Arthur Morris remained a few min
utes longer; then he gaily bade Jessie
adieu, shook hands with John Burt
and rode away.
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Jessie shed tears of veyatlon. but
anger dried her eyes. She turned to
| John with n wistful little smile on her
lips.
Take me out in your boat. John"
she said. Lets get as far as we can
from those dreadful people
In a few minutes the Standish bob
bed saucily at the landing, and Jessie
stepped on board. The wind had
scarcely filed the sail when Morris
came running down The pier, He stop
ped at he saw the pair in the boat.
and glared at them as they glided
away, brute rage showing in every
feature of his flushed face. HIS
friends followed and led him back.
Little was said between the two
as the boat moved swiftly along. Each
was busy with thoughts, and both
seemed under the spell of threatened
trouble. John pointed the boat for
Minot's Light, and having passed in
side followed the rocky shore, avoid
ing the reefs and shoals, which were
to him as an open book.
Tell ME a story, John, or any
thing! We're both awfully stupid to-
day. Don't you think SOP"
81 will tell you a sccret-two
secrets" said John, gravely.
Don't tell me secrets II you wish
them kept, John" laughed Jessie. Pm
a regular tell-tale!"
You will keep these secrets-at
least, n of them" replied John. I'm
going away. That's the first secret"
Going away?" echoed Jessie.
where. John?"
"Out West-to California"
Going to leave Harvard? Going
to California? Surely you're Joking!
What does this mean, John?" The
little face was serious now.
That Is the second secret, JESSIE"
There vas that in his voice and in
his eyes which thrilled the girl by his
side. Jessie's soft brown eyes open
ed wide, then dropped as they met his
fervent gaze.
Il am going away, Jessie, because
I love YOU"
The little hand became imprisoned
In a tender clasp, and she listened as
In a dream to the words which clam
ored for her love.
Listen to me, Jessie-listen to
met" His voice was commanding in
It's earnestness. IL do not ask you to
love me now. | do not ask you to
promise to be my wife. ! only ask
you to know that | love you; to know
there is one man who has no thought
other than your welfare; who cher
fishes no ambition other than to see
you showered with all the blessings
and honors which God can grant to a
good woman That is my love, Jes-
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a BriQht Bow.

Judge E. H. Gary, chairman Of the
executive committee of the Steel
Trust used 10 live In the Illinois town
Of wheaton.
zone day In Wheaton," Judge Gary
said recently, II took dinner with a
clergyman and his family, Tho clergy.
man lad an eight ycar-Old son called
Joe, and Joe was a very bright hoy.
"Look here, Joe ] said during the
Nurse Of the dinner, J have n Ques-
ton 10 ask You about your father
Joe looked Gravoiy at me.
IAN right; III answer your ques-
ton, he said. t.
wei, said !, J want to know if
your father doesn't preach the same
sermon twice sometimes 49,
Yes, ! think he does said Joe,
but me second time he always boilers
in different places from what no did
the first time"
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sic! II some day I have an honest
right to ask your love In return, ]
shall do SO. making no claim on our
old friendship. May | love you that
way? Say that | may, Jessie!"
II want you to love me, John,
but please don't speak of It again,
john" said Jessie, raising her eyes
g%listening with tears. Il mean-not
to speak Of IL for years, John. | have
not thought Of love; at least, II
don't think ! have! Please, John,
promise me that you will not say any.
thing more about 1t until-things are
different. VIII you promise?"
John Burt's face was radiant as he
made the promise.
The sail was raised, and they start
cd back toward the grove. John help
ed Jessie to tho landing, and turned
to see Sam Rounds running toward
them.
Excuse me-" said he b%reathlessly
To Jessie. Il want you, joint" lie
drew John aside. Arthur Morris and
his friends are drunk In the hotel
he said cxcitedly. "He says he's go
ing TO kill you, and he's insultcd Miss
Garden half a dozen times"
Johns teeth were set and his hands
c%lenchcd, but his voice was calm as
he turned to Jessie.
II must go TO the hotel for a few
minutes. I'll meet YOU and Sam
later he said. you'll excuse me,
won't you. Jcssie?"
"Oh, John. for my sake dent get
into %trouble!" pleaded Jessie, who
guessed something of the truth.
John walked hurriedly away. En-
tering the hotel, he say Arthur Morris
and five Of his male companions seat
ed around "a table loaded with cham
payne bottles and glasses.
John stood unobscrved in the deep
terlng the hotel c saw Arthur Morris
was attempting to sing, hammering or
the table with a cane to beat time.
You're n fine Lothario, commo
dore!" said Kingsley, rs he slowly
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Quite Eea8iblC.

JOSEPH ~, Edwards. who travels for
a Baltimore dry gods house, told the
following at the Grand the other even
ing:
In Baltimore there's an old bache.
Tor I'm acquainted with who's a bit of
a wit in HIS way. He lives, or rather
did, before the FIRE, as II burned him
out, in a very d~iiapidated house, and
his rooms were always in great disor.
der. -
why don't you get married?" I
said 10 him one day. Then you
would have some one to keep the
place tidy, and make 1t homelike.'
The fact Ia, I've never thought of
it, he replied, but IL seoms quite feas-
ible that d better half would want
better quarters
Since the ire ] have not seen he
old fellow, aud nc one seems To know
Of his present Observation-Disclosures
York Globe.
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CHAPTER EIoHT-continued

When the launch approached. Ar
thur Morris was seen In the bow.
There were several richly dressed
young women in the party. John Burt
saw at a glance that Morris and some
OF his companions were under the in.
fluence of liquor. Jessie guessed as
much, and her suspicious became q
certainty when Morris stepped un.
steadily to the landing and came
toward her, a vacant smile mantling
his face.
"A thousand pardons. Miss Garden"
he said, his voice husky and his body
very erect, but wavering. "A thou
sand pardons! Detention unavoidable,
assure you-un'void'ble detention, Ms.
sure you! Sail right. though; sail
right now. Allow me. Miss Garden"
and he stepped forward to Offer his
arm. John Burt remained by Jessic's
side.
DO not dare 10 speak To me, sir"
cried Jessie, shame and anger driving
the crimson to her face. Don't let
him come near me, joint" she ex.
claimed, clinging to Burt's stalwart
arm.
stand back, Morris!" said John In
a low, clear tone, "a glitter in his dark
gray eyes. You are in no condition.
sir, to meet Miss Garden"
The flashily.dresscd throng of
guests was grouped behind Arthur
Morris. One Of the young women
| grasped Arthur Morris by the lapel
of the coat.
Come on, you fool" she said with
a vindictive little laugh. Don't you
see you're not wanted?" She turned
him half round and Kingsley grabbed
him by the arm.
Come along, commodore" said that
| young blood. You are in the wrong
pew, commodore! Cheer up, sad sea
dog; we may be happy yet" And with
laughter and taunts the guests of the
Voltaire led the yachts befuddled
owner along the pier into the grove.
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FISH SHAPED LIKE HAM BAGS
Jersey Victor Spies an Old Acquaint.
ance in the Aquarium.

dnCe IN tnc aquarium.
"Ah, | sec you have some hambag
fish here said a ~Jerseyman who was
looking along the tanks In the aqua
rum, as he paused in front of one
containing two fine adult specimens of
the creature known ~hereabouts as the
orange fileish.
There are few common fish that
have not a variety of names, and the
J~erseyman's name for the orange file.
fish is rather appropriate. The fish
has somewhat the outline as well as
the color of the yellow bags in which
smoked hams were once put up.
The two specimens in the aquarium
are the survivors out of four taken in
Gravesend bay in June last. One of
them Is yellow all over, the other is
brown in color over three-quarters of
the surface OF its body and of a
bright light yellow over the remain
der.
The orange fetish is homely in
shape and as t~hin-bodied as an ordi.
nary flatfish, but unlike the iatfsh
In this respect, which swims fiatwise,
the filefish swims with its body edge.
wise in the water and commonly car.
rying its head more or less down.
Sometimes when not swimming II
drops It's head SO far that the fish
seems to be standing on it's head in
the water.
Odd in shape as 1t is and odd in
action, and withal bright colored, 1t
is a very striking creature, and the
two specimens Of 1t here are among
the most attractive of the aquarium's
exhibits.
These two range flefshes are the
first that have ever been carried here
through the winter, making a record
for the species in captivity.-New
York Sun.
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the summer. They galloped for miles
along the hard sand of the s~eashore,
and d%ismounted to rest and talk be-
meath the shade Of pleasant trees.
Jessie told him of the letter from
her father, and with some pride talked
of the invitation from Randolph Nor.
ris. John looked at the slip of paper
in Jessie's hand, and it appeared like
a wedge about to separate them. And
why should it not? What right had he
to aspire to the love of Jessie Garden,
the daughter Of a rich man,; beautiful
beyond any woman he had ever seen?
The fear, which ofttimes became a
certainty that Jessie would pass be-
yond his reach, was the haunting ter
ror Of his dreams by day or night.
She had everything-youth, health,
beauty, wealth and position. He had
youth and health-so had the aver
age farm laborer.
Lets climb Strawberry Hill and
watch the sunset" suggested Jessie.
John helped Jessie up the steep,
winding path, and they stood on the
crest Of the hill. The broad Atlantic
lay to the east, and the island.dotted
bay glowed in the colors of a glorious
sunset. At the horizon was a mass of
clouds: above burned a bar OF red
the red Of blood. To the zenith were
spread the gorgeous tints with which
the setting sun tinseled the closing
curtains of night. Delicate greens
toned through the shades of orange
into rich amethyst, and against this
background of lacework of clouds
Haunted the thousand graduations OF
the spectrum. But the bar OF red
above the dun cloud dominated. II
was reflected in the water of the bay,
shimmering in the rubescent glow.
They stood silent for minutes
under the spell OF natures grandest
spectacle. The sun dipped lower until
its arc touched the line of the cloud.
Sharp as q knife, the black bank slow
ly obscured the face of the sun. until
a red hemisphere. weird and unreal,
glowered and quivered In h western
sky.
Jessie Gardens reception in the
Morris mansion opened to her a new
and an attractive world. Accustomed
from childhood to the comforts and
luxuries OF comparative wealth, she
was awed by the magnificent sensu'
business Of the mlllionaire's palace,
and by the pomp and s~plendor OF its
decorations and fittings. Neverthe-
less, without attempting 10 analyze or
Justify her feelings, Jessie was not
fayorably impressed with Arthur Nor
, ris. There is a psychological barrier
between vice and virtue; an instinct
which places inpoct nee on guard. The
young mans peg soy atty was OF slight
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filed his glass. After all your boasts
you lot a yokel cut you out, shake his
fist in your face, and sail away with
the fair maiden! Your amours weary
mel"
Hold your tongue, Kingsley"
growled Morris. You'll sing a differ.
cnt tune a few weeks from row.. As
for this fellow, Burt, I'll horsewhip
him the first time | meet him. You
need not worry about my success with
the Garden. I'll wager you that in
less than a year / will"
John Burt glided across the room,
grasped him by the shoulders, drag.
gcd him from the chair. and with a
grip of iron shook him as a dog does
a rat. His wineglass fell with a crash
to the floor.
Another word, you drunken insult.
er OF women, and | will beat your
head to a pulp"
Morris guests threw themselves be.
tween the two men, and John relaxed
his grasp on Morris neck. Dazed for
the moment, Morris ~ecovered him.
StiIr ahu hiN ih'C DtIdtue ulStOEIGu
with rage. Selling a heavy bottle,
he hurled it at Johns head. The bot.
tie missed It's mark and crashed
through a mirror. Reaching into his
pocket with a quickness wonderful in
his condition, he drew a revolver,
and EVfore any one could interfere
fired pointblank at John Burt, who
was not three yards away.
Like a panther. Burt leaped under
the leveled arm. A second shot struck
the ceiling. In a writhing, struggling
mass, amid overturned chairs and
tables. and the flight of panic stricken
spectators, both men lurched heavily
10 the floor, John Burt uppermost. As
they fell, a third shot was fired, the
report being muffied as the shell ex
ploded within their close embrace.
The smoking weapon fell to the
floor from the %nerveless grasp OF Al.
thur Morris. John Burt seized II and
thrust IL into his pocket, but the pre-.
caution was unnecessary. Morris lay
on the sanded floor of the inn, stark
and deathlike, a frown upon his face.
On the white flannel shirt above his
heart was an ominous smear of red,
slowly widening In a circle with each
respiration, before the eyes of the
men who bent over him. A froth
tinged with blood oozed and dubbed
from his mouth.
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CHAPTER sevgN-continued.

Yes. he has. and she's a beauty"
he replied. with the air of one giving
an expert opinion.
We'll, you keep away from herr"
said the old man grufly. Let her
alone. She'll never have a dollar. Car.
dens ruined right now, but he doesn't
know 1t. | do. What about this
daughter" he demanded. pausing In
front OF Arthur. as she stopping
around here?"
she is spending the summer at
Bishop's-a farmhouse about FIVE
miles from here replied the son.
say, governor. you must write to
Garden and say you've learned that
his daughter is here, and that you and
your family will be delighted to meet
her socially, and will try to make her
stay In the country agreeable
"Tll do nothing of the kind" reared
Randolph Morris. He stormed and
TUNED for a while. and then wrote
the letter, as his son knew he would
from the beginning.
There 1t Isl" he said as he handed
the envelope To Arthur. For Gods
sake, don't marry the girl"
Arthur Morris leaned back in the
chair and laughed.
II have never spoken to her, gov.
%ernor," he said, putting the letter I'm
his pocket, land | certainly don't con.
template matrimony."
Jessie was greatly excited when a
letter came from her father notifying
her OF the invitation which had been
received and accepted. The general
considered the incident a gratifying
recognition Of his increasing import.
ance as a %financier. Jessie knew little
Of the business prestige such recogni.
ton entailed, but was delighted with
the opportunity to meet the famous
Morrises, and in despair over the
gown she should wear.
The day after she received the note
from her father John Burt called, and
they took their first horseback ride of
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Wealthy Woman Evanaelst.

Miss Mary Is. Robinson Of Pittsburg,
Pa, is the richest woman evangelist.
She Is The niece OF John q. Robinson.
secretary OF the Pittsburg and Lake
Erie railway; has a fortune OF $780,
600 in her W right and owns one of
the most luxurious homes In the
smoky city. She is young, pretty and
has such a glorious voice that an i'm
.presario offered her $4,000 a year to
sing in public, She has decided to
enter the field of evangelical work
and devote her life to teaching the
moral law and trying to save sinners.