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passion for outdoor pursuits, to be thus doom
ed to life of inaction!
The doctors assured me I should in time
regain the use of my limbs, but ! did not be-
lieye them, and | crawled about in my help
less state, longing for the unattainable with
longing only those who have gone through
such trial can ever understand.
l have said | did not accuse Dick Martin
of having willfully caused my accident, but,
all the same, I shrank from him. never
spoke to him if l could avoid it.
He on his part took, apparently, little heed
of me, but if chance brought us in contact,
our interview always ended in high words.
We came at last to be considered on all sides
as enemies, and were so styled by our school
fellows.
hated him then with deadly hatred;
and / vowed in my heart that, sooner than
be indebted to, Dick Martin for the smallest
service, l would lay down my life.
1t may have been SIX or seven months after
my fall, that one afternoon took my crutches
and made my way slowly and with difficulty
up the hill to favorite spot of mine, from
whence there was splendid view of our little
bay
Tired with my exertions, lay on the edge
becoming accustomed to my life now, and
being cut off from the ordinary avocations
of boyhood. But did long that day for a
wrestle with the great rolling waves which
were dashng so gloriously against the shore
am OF rather USED 10 De, good SWIM
mer.. 1t was positive pleasure to me to
battle with rough sea.
This was a lovely day; the sky was clear
and >'bfue, though small, feecy clouds were
chasing each other, along the horizon. The
wind was fresh, and strong, and blew direct
ly toward the shore. The crests of the waves
were tinged with pink, reflection of the sun
light One could almost see through the clear
green water.
threw my book aside; the scene was too
beautiful. I could not withdraw my eyes
from it. 1t is only now and then the old
ocean displays these varied colors.
The tide was advancing rapidly, There
gulls, embroidered by the absence of their
foes, alighted in crowds, on the rocks. Pre-
meath me- 1t was singing an old song~6A
Wet Sheet and a Flowing Sea-"
The voice was strong and clear and most
people would have listened to it with pleas
ure. To me it gave a feeling of repulsion. It
was the voice of Dick Martin.
| edged myself a little further under the
rocks that he might not see me. / did not
want controversy with him; wanted to
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kept q ScnOOl IN one OF Une Villages
on the coast of Maine, and Dick Martin, the
lawyers son, was one of our weekly boarders.
He was clever, well-informed lad, but had
violent temper, which now and then broke
cut in bursts of anger that were truly alarm
ing.
He and | did not come into collision for
some months after he joined us-not till the
Easter holidays were at hand and the prizes
were given out, when Dick, in wrath at losing
the French prize he had striven hard to OBJ
tain, let loose his fury on me, the unlucky
winner of the prize, and complained bitterly
of the favor my father showed TO me.
true. My father, in his great love for his
only son-for many years his only child-did,
I own, show great partially.
This had not hitherto brought me any i'll
will, indeed. was favorite in the school,
the leader of all sports and pastimes,S being
an adept at boating, fishing, scaling the cliffs
and all the various pursuits of life at the
seaside on such coast as ours.
Dicks unguarded expressions Of rage reach
ed my fathers ears, and brought him into
disgrace, and when his punishment was over,
his temper, not improved by period of re-
straint, grew more violent than before.
Released from durance, he came upon me
and some three or four of my companions
sitting at the edge of some rocks overhanging
the shore.
should have let him go by in silence, but
one of the boys called to him and said some
thing mockingly about his having escaped from
prison.
Dick rushed at the youngster and threaten
ed to strike him. 1 rose to defend the little
fellow, and, moving quickly, fell backward
on the sand beneath-from no great height,
fortunately, or l should have been killed.
AS it was, injured my spine in some way,
and for many weeks lay on my back, help
less cripple
That Dick had intended thus to injure me,
/ never said or thought. l never accused
him of so doing, nor did my parents, but
there were many who did, and his life for
weeks after the incident must have been
anything but pleasant one.
He was Stunned by all the leading boys
of the school, and the younger ones were
afraid of him.
That he should attribute this treatment to
me was perhaps quite natural; a few words
would have set that right, but the words
never came.
The boys told me that even when l fell,
Dick said nothing, only turned as white rs
a sheet, and never offered to touch me or
help to carry me home.
We had little to do with each other after
this. When | recovered from the first shock
and was able to study, my father gave me
private lessons, and by the doctors orders
spent as much time as possible in the open
air.
But what change it was! Think what a
calamity it must be to healthy, eager hearted
boy. with an ardent love for nature and a
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Just then the wind brought puff of smoke
to my nostrilss from Dick Martins fire. !
person to whom 1 cared to apply for help, but
felt it must be done. 1t was chance;
frail one, but one not to be thrown away; Mt
any rate, it was the only one.
l did not hesitate: a feeling came oveITT
save the little one, though she. was sister OF
mine. There was no time to be lost.
".Dicki!~ ! screamed; at the top of my
voice. ''Dick Martini"
'Gomingi" he called on, and in another mo-
ment he sprang on jutting ledge from when
he could ssf who was his lnterl ea Wv, IN
IL should not I've trouble myself to move,
my voice. hardly knew it myself; 1T was
hoarse and hollow, for my throat was dry ana
parched.
Dick" I cried, in an agony, "for mercy
sake help me! My little sister is on the
rocks below. She will be swept away. On
save her!"
had said 1 would never ask a, favor OF
him, let come what might. l had made
VOW never to do it, But no one will, think,
blame me for breaking that vow: :.
he told me this long afterwards thank
heaven, it never passed them.
Dick looked in the direction / indicated,
and then. swung down the rocky pathway at
Dreak-necK speed.
/ closed my eyes. 1t is well such moments
do not last long, or no human frame could
endure When / looked again Rosy had dis
appeared. Her hat was tossing about In the
surf, but the child herself was nowhere to
be seen.
But ], heard cry Of joy;La ringing hurr al,
shoulder, Dick Martin mounted the cliff and
very soon I G laid my little sister at my feet
1t was all could say before went off in
dead faint for the first time in my life.
do not blame Dick for leaving me to strug,
gle out of it as best l could. 1t was needfui
to take Rosy home that she might be proper
ly tended after the fright she had undergone
He placed her in my mothers arms-so
learned later-and, telling her in an-incoher-
ent manner TO send assistance to me, he van
shed.
But that evening when the boys trooped
in to prayers, caught Dicks hand as he
was passing and tried to thank him for what
he had done. He shook me off, but / saw
it was done in agitation.
at was nothing at all, he said. Don't
make fuss about it. l am glad / was not
such a wretch as to let Rosy drown. You
knew me better than l knew myself, Geoffry.
1t makes me ashamed"
father held up his hand to impose silence.
Dick and knelt together.
And so our feud came to an end. We did
not become friends all at once; indeed, we
were shy of each other for long time, but
we never quarreled again.
know now that there was some good in
Dick Martin. That under his quick temper
he had tender heart and brave one. Rosy
knows it, too.
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EueeDie's Diamond Pep

possessDe It That sbe begged that only one
pen should be used. which she thought she
had right to retain as a souvenir. This
was agreed to-. The pen takes the form
of a quill plucked from a golden eagles
wing and richly mounted with diamonds and
gold
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-16

HENEVER the Empress Eugene of
France had occasion to write any
thing about her lamented husband,
she always used the diamond pen
which signed the Treaty of Paris.
All those who participated in this
i occasion wanted the pen as a
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-16
BY O. N. CANDY.

Copyright by James Elyerson.
NEVER had an enemy but once in
my life. Heaven knows that even
then I never sought to injure him,
though / suffered much at his hands.
My father, Professor Fielding,
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rails are used for skating costumes, but it
IS not wise to use too heavy a weight.
Cloth, serge, tweed, frieze and such mate
rfa.s are always useful and practical.
The more elaborate costumes made in vel
vet or velveteen are smart and attractive
bul the height of luxury is reached in the
entire costume made of fur, Persian lamb
or sealskfn, while mink and even sable have
been exhibited this winter as quite popular.
II would seem strange to advocate the en-
tire costume of fur and to interdict the long
fur coat; but there is an immense differ
ence. The entire costume of fur can be
made to be light N weight The short
coat adds no weight whatever, while the
skirt is no heavier than if made of wool or
velveteen. And unquestionably there Is
something delightfully."- smart and at the
same time delightfully."- expensive in the en-
tire fur costume
Pleated skirts have been popular for so
long a time in the short walking style and
are now so well cut that they have much
to recommend them. For skating they are
used, and yet the newest designs show
more plain skirts than pleated. That the
circular skirt is coming into fashion is very
evident in the newest models, and there are
some new gored skirts that are very smart
also. The circular skirt requires perfec-
ton of cut, and perfection of make as well.
They are difficult problems-first, because
it is hard to get them exactly even, and,
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HAcN SLOZT WITH CAI9sAGAL
.RED ,cLe7H RElRs1AN GAnlB .AcNET

skating gown If it is even half an inch too
long may be caught in the skate and cause
some serious injury to the skater-not to
speak of the gown.
Very smart ard neat and trim are the
modern skating skirts. They must be ire
mendously well cut and very carefully fit
ted close about the hips in the back, but
with plenty of flare, so there shall be moth
ing to impede the free use of the limbs.
The ideal skirt is so hung that when the
wearer turns quickly attention may be at
tracted to the facing and a glimpse of the
flCunces be given. Even this is sometimes
thought too feminine, not sporty enough,
and the skirt is made to be worn over a
pair of knickerbockers or boomers, so that
after all it would seem though the Sc
verify of the fashion depended a good deal
upon whether the wearer desired to be con-
sidered an expert or merely an amateur.
the expert demanding that there should be
everything to help and nothing to hinder
and the amateur preferrfng the picturesque
rather than the practical.
The long coats that have been fashionable
all winter in cloth and fur are not prac-
teal for skating, although they are gem
orally kept near at hand, so they can be
slipped on after the exercise; but to skate
we'll in a long, heavy outer garment is al
most an mpossbility, as ii makes the task
a most difficult one and gives unnecessary
fatigue to the skater, All sorts of mate
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pendent taste and yet be in the style.
Long lires can be carried out by the trim
ming or by the cut, and yet the new circu-
lar skirt, that apparently has no long lines
at all, is so cleverly constructed that il
makes the wearer look slender even when
the trimming is around the foot of the
skirt. 1t is contended that this result is
secured entirely by the cut, which gives the
close fit around the hips and the flare
around the foot. Let this be as it may, the
result is very satisfactory, or If that style
be not liked, then the many gored skirt
with strapped seams can be chosen as a
model, and the wearer thereof may have
the proud satisfaction of knowing that she
is turned out according to fashions die
tate. And after all, there is something
soothing to a woman in the knowledge that
her gown is up to date, especially If the
styles be not peculiarly becoming. These
gored skirts do not require the same trim
mings as the circular ones, and in fact can
be entirely plain. On the other hand, if so
desired, there can be trimming either down
the seam or around the lower part of the
skirt In just the same style as the trimming
that has already been described.
The jacket or waist of the skating cos
tune is of immense Importance; it must be
becoming, It must fit well, it must be in
accordance with the latest fashion and 1t
must be practical. So 1t can be imagined
that there is a great deal Of thought to be
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silvery blue into the deep indigo and the
golden browns.

silvery blue into the deep indigo and the
golden browns
dresser with the empire wreaths form
ing the decoration in ends of a coarse Rus
sian crash can be copied and utilized by
any one deft with the needle. This design
can also be applied to dressing table covers
that have been fitted to meet the shape Of
same, or the design is good for sideboard
or buffet. 1t may be embroidered in blues,
greens, mahoganies or colds to meet the
suggestions of wall or floor coverings of
rooms 1t is to be used in. The stitch is
what is called the oriental stitch (the lay
ing down of threads) and this stitch Is
easily done and looks well after 1t is
Numbered. This stitch is often called
COUGHING stitch" The following Is the
proper way TO use it: First lay the threads
evenly from side to side of the space to
be filled. The needle after passing through
the material is brought up again not quite
close. but at distance to allow an inter
mediate stitch taken backward, thus lay
ing the threads alternately first. third, Sec
ond, fourth, and so on. In this way you
get better hold at each end than IL laid
in consecutively In straight line. When
the layer Is complete threads are laid
across at pleasantly and fairly regular In
tervals, following or suggesting the growth.
These threads are fixed down at the back.
This design may be enlarged for a pillow
top or diminished to meet requirements.
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ion this year of a narrow band of fur, put
on In varied widths, is always noticeaby
smart The band of fur around the foot
must, however, always be placed just a lit
tie above the edge of the skirt. and the
skirt so trimmed should be decidedly short,
for there must not be any danger of the
skate catching in the trimming or skirt.
For this reason many Of the skirts are fin
ished with a hem or facing on the outside
instead of the inside, in order to prevent
any catching of the skirt.
Bias folds of the material outlined with
narrow piping of color just around the
edge of the skirt are'an effective trimming,
and these folds or bands can be brought up
on the front breadth to form semi-circles.
II the material of the gown is figured in the
design these bands in plain cloth or velvet
are effective, but if so desired they can be
Of the same material as the gown and fin
ished with rows of machine stitching.
There is always discussion going on on this
same subject of machine stitching. The
craze of the moment for all hand work Is
carried out even in the finish of the gown
by some women, who, therefore, do not
care for machine stitching on cloth gown,
while, on the other hand, there are women
who contend that machine stitching is the
best possible finish for a rough or plain
cloth costume; and so it goes, and fortu-
nately fashion nowadays gives such lati-
tude that 1t is possible to exercise inde-
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A large hat box on rollers is swung in
a similar white frame and covered with
denim to match the room. The top of
this box folds back like a jointed trunk
tray lid, while the front drops down to
reveal the hat resting on standard such
as is used in millinery parlors. A richer
looking box is covered with pleated silk
tapestry in which old rose predominates,
and 1t has quaint gilt braid for the finish
at top and bottom.
Tapestry-covered boxes are most popu-
lar for small trinkets. These are made
very plainly, the tapestry fitting like a
glove, with miniature painting on boiling
cloth for a centerpiece on the top, set In
a frame of sequins or fine gold braid Gilt
braid or a narrow fringe with round balls
In hues to match the tapestry is the pre-
ferred finish. For lining these and nearly
all other fancy boxes there comes a highly
glazed paper printed with mistletoe, prim-
roses violets, etc 1t can be bought at
almost any shop dealing in high-grade
fancy goods. The only exception to this
lining is when the box is of cedar or sandal
wood, when no lining is necessary.
An odd material for covering boxes is
green cambria stamped with Japanese or
hunting scenes. and In the line of the fash
ionable arts and crafts effects is dark.
very rough brown crash. decorated In
darning stitch to show flowers, or even
faces, in golden-brown wool. This cover
Ing fits into what might be termed the
homespun room.
Oblong and square boxes for gloves and
handkerchiefs, respectively, are covered
with natural-co1ored linen, denim, embroid-
cred In cross-stitch, showing Egyptian discs
of dull green, red and blue.
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well in most rooms. The stitchery is In
solid shaded work, mostly in biendings of
these Colors. This chair protector is most
useful and wrought in q stitch that is conf
monty known by embroiderers, and when
worked in washed flloselle will freshen
easily by laundering.
Early decoration in many cases was actu-
ally adopted to increase the usefulness of
the object. In selecting the design of the
old school work they seized upon points of
construction and heightened the interest for
suitable decoration. Ornament was not an
encumbrance to the object it was supposed
to adorn. This design for footstool is a
good example of utility in decoration and
the many fancy stitches applied add to the
wearing usefulness and give a soft appear
ance. This design, used so many years ago
by Mary Queen of Scots, is one that can
be applied to any size piece by repeating,
SO II can be used for an allover design for
hangings, or bedspread. table cover or pill
low top, or can be used for border on
Portions OF it may be taken and used
again for another portion, and, IL you ar
range your design so that 1t is evenly bal
anced, can be reproduced, bringing out
beautiful design. Crewels and cottons are
used IN working this stool as well as silks,
but the crewels seem to blend softly and
adapt themselves to the design. Colorings
can be varied as desired on this back
ground of ecru satin sheeting, and old,
faded greens blended into the hunter green,
peach and apricot into the mahogany, pale
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Another oddly is a huge diamond-shaped
box with cedar bottom, divided into many
compartments. This may be covered in any
material to correspond with boudoir fit
tings, and does away with the many small
boxes. new jewel box Is heart shaped,
the cover being stuffed for a pincushon,
and supplied with dainty tape handles. for,
lifting it out when a glimpse of the jewels
is desired.
There are boxes shelves with brack-
cts, so that the shelves may extend out
an inch. one below the other; and there are
boxes on hinges that swing in and out; and
there are nests of matching boxes, I'm inai-
tation of the lacquered work of the Japa-s
nese, only these new boxes are covered with
tapestry, denim or brocade. Whatever thel
furnishings of q woman's room today, I'll
is certain that boxes can be made to match
the hangings and the upholstery. The ex.l
changes for womens work are overfiowinRj
with boxes, and they will be furnished on |
order from mission simplicity to first em-
pire green and gilt.
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FOR ODDS AND ENDS.
Many and Handy Receptacles to Be
Had

So tremendous is the feminine vogue
for boxes in the boudoir that any deft-
fingered man or woman who can devise
a new receptacle is sure of coming money.
Boxes for trinkets are no longer hidden
in bureau drawers, but are scattered about
like art treasures, and II. the larger sorts
they are set upon fancy casters to be
showed within reach of their fair owners.
Perhaps no woman has more novelties
offered for her inspection than she who Is
preparing layette. The boxes on wheels,
fitted with multitudinous trays, or swung
upon artistically finished racks, are most
enticing.
A white enameled frame Is fitted out
with succession of long, low. boxes, COW
cred with fine white crash each front en-
broidered with some world like "bootees,"
"bibs. caps 'sacques. etc., in colors
to match the flowers which are painted on
the top of the frame, with a few scattered
sprays apparently falling down to meet the
words and their surrounding scrolls. For
get-me-nots, primroses and other delicate
flowers are employed.
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Luxury of the present day is exemplifled
in the furs that are worn as much as any-j
thing else and the hundreds and hundreds
of dollars for fur skating coats seem some-s
Wfat eXtravagant to the consarva tive
minded, just as the gowns themselves seem
infinitely better suited for an afternoon re-
ceptlon rather than for skating. either out
OF doors or at the rink. Very attractive,
however, and intensely becoming is n cos-E
tune OF pale gray cloth. trimmed with
% Eds or the same material and worn with !
snort Jacket of chinchilIa-more or loss
on the Elton order as regards shane I'm so
Ia lhat II Is short OF the back and longer
IN front. The markings of the fur are most
beautifully shown in this model. and I'll
cleVerly arranged give good lines to the
inquire. me sleeves are large. of gracefrI /
shape 9t and there is no trimming whatever. {
IL Is double breasted and has a high col
lar ana can be worn thrown back and show
braided waistcoat of white cloth The
same model is made without the high coll
iar put then there must needs be a fur tia 1
to wear with IT, and for a skating Jacket
the model that has the high collar is the
pest, as 1t can be pulled up to shield the
back OF the neck and ears
A. T. ASHMORE. I
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- HATING is so extremely fashion
able that II Is small wonder tailOrs
and dressmakers have decided 1t is
~ worth while to spend time in evolv-
ing attractive models for skating
costumes. There is a. lot said and written
as TO how we'll woman looks when skat-
ing, but that is one of those charmingly
mistaken ideas that prevail in connection
with all out of door sport for no one looks
well If she is unbecomingly and inappro-
priately gowued. and skating more than any
other sport demands an up-to-date costume
and one that is especially adapted to the
amusement.
1t is only IN Illustrations or in the story
books that women who go In for skating
look well in gowns made with long, flow
ing draperles or wear long boas or heavy
fur coats and picturesque hats, loaded
Down with feathers. No; skating, like all
sports, now demands that the gown shall
be designed primarily to look well and to-
be adapted to the wearer A long skirt Is
Just as impossible and dangerous as was
the old-fashioned riding habit which might
have been becoming. but was absolutely
dangerous to life. Just so the skirt of the