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meekly to the door of the Plnkwlnk's cave. knocking softly on the rock which half concealed :he entrance.
 The animal skin was lifted ny white. slender hand .and NogwOgs' daughter asked in loving tones: Do you wish to come 10 the wedding feast, which is in preparation, father miner
 And what could the father do? True. he was a proud and defiant NOgwog but everything save the love for his child must now give way. Not only do I wish to come to the wedding feast. daughter of my heart" said the Chieftain Nogwogs. but l wish to hold a friendly consultation with your husbands father We are both old men now, and may as well give over our places to you and the gnllant Spanker."
 "Ah. and I agree with you, friend Nogwogs." said the elder Pinkwinks. wink ing very fast and smiling very happily. And now let us bless our children. for this day they have banished rivalry and conflict and put love in their place. Happy will the families of NOgwogs and Pink winks he forever after this day
 And peace Gwelt in the wood ever after that so long as the Pinkwinks and the NogwoGs ruled. And that was a thousand years or more.
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followers. Then he made known to them the latest news of the day-the order from the chieftain, the Boss Nogwog, for them to quit the wood, abandon their comfortable homes to their enemies, and never more to return.
 "Ah, and that's the command 6f the purple -complexioned Nogwog, Is it;' The question was asked by the son of the head Pinkwink. a splendid youth of brave aspect and naughty air. Well, we refuse to obey. That's quite enough for us 70 say. for one am quite happy. in our present abode and refuse to give 1t up for any Nogwog or bunch of Nogwogs."
 Then. be:ore his father could say word. the youth-by name Spanker-had left his fathers cave and was going of at run across the clearing in the forest.
 Whittier goes my son?' asked the elder Piukwink. "I rely upon him for advice in this matter He has youth and ideas: 1 am old and afraid 10 venture as far as a younger man would do
 Be calm and listen. great Pinkw.nk. ventured one uf ihe chosen men who had assembled at FinbwinE's bidding. l have a pretty story 10 tell you. But 9 son. for young hearts will roam where they list, regardless of the elders wishes and commands SbYH | speak on:'
 ''l shall par s,rictcst attention. and respect thy confidence whatever .tS na- iUre may be" replied ih" heal PinEwink. And he wi:.ked very. very fast. for he was moch excited and worried oyer tie business in hand.
 'wcll. my friend aud leader hear this: Your beloved son. SpankeT. is in love with the beautiful daughter of the Chief tain Nogwogs I have seen them holding secret converse together at the door to her cave when the moon was waning. [ heard them make VOWS of eternal love. and one of the maiden'S hand-madS told my daughter that her mistress was pre- pairing to elOpe with a gay young knight. who would take her to the finest and gayest cave in the wood, where she
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beloved husband and knight. Spanker. of the Pinkwinks.'' replied the blushing bride. calmly, advancing to the spot where her father ragged and swore. and declared that he would have the blood of every Pinkwink but what he would have revenge for this most hateful hour.
 Then you take my blood, too," said his daughter. holding up her head and looking defiance at her father. You have provoked this quarrel because you are jealous of your rival. As the wood is plenty large to accommodate both Nogwogs and Pinkwinks have seen it to join the families together in a bond of love. But If you persist in this hos tility l shall call you my enemy. l go to the home of my husband If you would speak further with me send messenger of peace to my new abode" And with these words the bride of Spank CT, eldest son of the head of the Pink winks, ran quickly into the Piukwinks' cave, her young husband by her side.
 The Chieftain NOgwOg fumed and ragged till he quite wore himself ont. Lut he dared not storm the cave of his rival for fear that he might lniure one hair on the head Of his adored daughter
 Then, after eXhausting himself. he sent his followers to their home and he went
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be able to go in search of the ralnbow:'
 Why nOt:' asked Neddie A pot of gold Is well worth going over Into old Mir. Smiths big meadow for. And you know that the end of the rainbow sl- ways rests in that place. Why, it can't be more than a mile over to the very spot where he rainbOws end rests on the earth. I've seen 1t so many times. I have And if had known that a pot of gold was there I'd have gone after it. SO l would. It's wonder that Bob Smith hasn't got it. for their house is close to the meadow"
 Maybe he never heard about the pot of gold" suggested Oracle.
 Well, we'll never tell him." said shrewd Neddie And we'll never tell anyone. for then somebody would get ahead of Us and get the pot of gold"
 Just see how fast that cloud is ris- ing" exclaimed Oracle Isn't it q pity that the rainbow doesn't come before the rain Instead of after it? If it did we'd start right now to the meadow of old Mir Smiths and get the pot of gold and carry it home with us. Wouldn't mamma and papa be surprisedf'
 .Ssv. Sister" said Neddle medltatvc- Ir. "suppnSe VIC go to the meadow right now and be there when the rainbow comes lf we wait t!l after the rain we may not get there before the rainbow fades from the sky And | fancy that is the reason why DO one has ever got the pot of gold: everyone waits iii after the rain. and then they can't reach the end Of thp rainbow before it has faded from sight.
 ..Mayhe that's SO" aequicscpd Oracle. ..RUt what would mamma do iC we were moi 10 reach home at th" usual time? She'd get awfuliy worried and start ont
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Oracle and Neddie had beca reading most thrilling story. It was Of mys- terioUs pot of gold at the end Of inc rainbow And il said that whoever sue ceeded in reaching the end of the rain bow before it faded away should pos ssss the rich treasure. which amounted to more than kings ransom.
 w. just think of if. sister. said NeddIe. his eyes wide with wonder. You and | might have 1.-the pot Of gold could we reach the end of the rainbow before it fades from the sky.
 Well. Brother. the very next time there Is rainbow well go after the pot or gold Wouldn't 1t he fine to have all the money one could spend: I'd buy that toy shop down st the corner. and I'd .lso have the little candy store that's near 10 the schoolhouse. Oh, I'd buy ever so many things, l would. And Oracle was all eager anticipation. as she planned on procuring the mysterious treasure al the end of the rainbow, treasure which seemed 10 have passed the notice of people in general; else why didu't someone go and get it:
 Well. Sis. if you and l ever do get that pot of gold I'll buy a pony and saddle and q goat and
 children supper Is ready called their namma'S voice. And in the enjoyment of eatinc their nice mush and milk Oracle and Neddie forgot about the rainbow and inc pot of gold.
 1rI thev did not think ol the story again for sometime. But lt was recalled to their mind one day. as they were on rheir way home from school. by thp sight Of a dark cloud rising in tho west.
 -Oh. it's going tu rain. declared f:racip And then will come the rain how Mercy me. ! wonder if we shall
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own, be the consequences what they may" So spake the head of the Pink winks. thinking and winking excitedly as he defied his enemy.
 While this conversation was taking place between the heads of the Nogwogs and the Pinkwinks. the trusty messenger of the latter had crept from a secret side opening in the cave and had gone full speed in pursuit of his masters son, SpaBker. He made no mistake in suppos- ing that the young man had gone to court his lady love. and found him at the door of his young mistress cave. Going to him without a moments delay he repeated the message sent by the elder Pinkwlnk furthermore telling of the hostile move of the NogwoSS against the Pinkvinks
 And inside the cave listened the love loru NogwpgS maiden. Coming hravely fp the door she Sa.G Co her ardent lover: ''I shall Eo to your fathers cave with you. baud iu hand. We shall have yuur Pr.cSt-if be he ;here-iuin us in we'd lock st once. Then .hll my father make amends to your father fo~ this outrage.
 An. have better plan. ~tied the messenger "f ;h" elder riukwiIs Let HIc run and fetch jhr priest ant another witness and have inc ceremony take place here iu your own cave Then y0ur father cannot say that your gallant SraE1"r eueroci y0u into leaving your cave to bccome his bride under such suTeu- usus and cSci,in. couditis1r
 You speak with wisdom" declared Spanker. gtaspinS the hand of his fathers tusty messenger. Co yc and fetch the priest and second witness"
 Half an hour later, and just as the ( ~ igi kn pf-.l lef. to his men to storm his encmy's cave. he saw. to his engagement. tho daughter of his heart coming toward him leaning on the arm of Spankcr. eldest son of the head PiIkwiuks For a moment he was too full of wrath 10 speak: then he com munded. in a raging vol e; speak ont, maiden. What does this unseemly con duet on your part mean:"
 That I am on the arm of my dearly
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The Victorious Pinkwinks.
BY MAUD WALKER.

Thc rinkwinks were one family. The No=wogS another family. Both families lived In the same wood and each had fine rave. And many other families like The rinkulrks and the Nogwogs lived in inc wood near to the rinSwiaks and the Nngvc:> And al were very funny little ru.t. not lit like the people of today. The Plakw.nks had pInk eyes that per pctuai y wiuked. even when their owners were asleep. And the Plnkwiuks always ran. bat never walked. They dressed in skins of wild animals and wore great feather headdreSse- made from the plum age or gally color,d b'rds They occupied a high place in the society Of the wood. and only one otaer family could vie with ;hrm In importance. And that was the No<wo=s family.
 The Nocwogs were all reI-haired and Purpie->hinneL. The colo- of their com llrAiou was source Of grea, pride 10 ihca, for folk of purp'e SSin had always rulrd inc people about them. So had this hrarcd "f the No=wOSs ruled the people "f fhr,r wood til the pnEwinks had come into ihe.r midst. and tuea a division nf their power had come about And as q nHtural consequence there was ennilty existing hetwecn the two most powerful families of ,he wood. The NngwogS were . plaiiIer folk in the matter of dress than were the rmkw.nks. Their garb consist rd of nnadorned wolfSElnS. and their hair alone served to cover their heads. They looked with some contempt on the gay at lire Of the Pinkw.Hks Also the NOSwogs were qur;er and slower folk. never nov in= out of deliberate walk.
 The wood folk were divided in their loyalty to the Pinkwinks and the NoG- woGs. about half of the population follow ing the former and the other half re hain.nG loyal to the latter. Thus. The di- vision being. equal, there had never been
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OUR PUZZLE CORNER.
RIDDLES.

Formed long ago. yet made today. I'm most employed whilr others sleep: What none would like to give away. Yet no one likes 10 always keep.
 CH Bed.b Pray tell mo ladies. f you can. Who is tba; highly favored man. Who. though he's married many a wife May live bachelor al; his life?
 tt cIerEymanJ Answers to last weeks pnzzIcs.
 Letter pazxlcs. Too wise fyyD yen tuD arc trD Too wise tyyD you Cup be tbI. see VI Cb you tub arc (rl Too wise (yy) for Cfl mc.
 (2o You sigh for a cipher. but 1 sigh for thee; U q n q. hut [ Q fhPeb Oh, sigh for no cipher. but oh, sigh for me! 70 Q no Q. hut 0 Q mel tThen let my Q thy bD And give me sigh for sigh, for I sigh for thee. CAnd give me % Q thcc) Letter Enigmn-The five voveI<. Beheadings CD DriiI-riII. (2D sIill-ilI. (3) Skiil--kill. CD PIank -Iau.<
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Nope. not 1T we'd dig little cave Into the side of the haystack," explained Neddie And being there SO close to the place where the end of he rainbow rests on the ground would be all in our favor. The very minute that 1.-the rainbow appears we'll start for its end. We couldn't miss getting the pot of gold. you see"
 So he persuaded his sister to go with him to old Mir. Smiths meadow Co wait for the rainbow. And they set on at once. turning their faces away from home and going al quick walk towards the country.
 They climbed over a tall fence and walked through last years wheat stub bic They had gone some distance be fore the cloud threatened to let its con tents loose Then a few flying flakes of snow fell.
 What. is it going io snow instead Of rainf'' asked Oracle. her disappointment keen.
 "Oh. it'I rain all right" declared Ned die. ''See that cloud: Well, that's
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Co hunt for us.
 You forget that mamma was going this afternoon to grandmamma's." said Neddie. And she said she might not get home tlll after supper. So we can go to the meadow and wait for the rain bow. and when we go home carry the pot of gold along with us. We'll reach home about the same time that mamma gets there"
 But Grade needed much urging before she could be induced 10 go 10 the pasture with Neddie.
 Where will we stay while it is rain ing:" she asked of her brother.
 Why. we could sit under the edge G one of those big straw stacks that are in the meadow" Neddie told her.
 "But we'd get cold" argued Oracle.
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as the evening darkened and the atmos- pherc grew colder. After waiting for what seemed 10 her long, long time, she said:
 Brother, let's go home and walt for summer time. lt'n be sure to rain then. and we'll have an easier time getting to the end of the rainbow"
 Now. ain't that just Ike girl?" asked Neddie Why. you haven't bit of nerve"
 But after another half hour had passed and the snow was still coming down very fast. spreading a white blanket over everything, even Neddie's nerve began to grow less. He didn't like giving up. but he feared he would be obliged to do so. To Grac.es urging he at last said:
 Al right. Sis. If you won't stay any longer I'll go home with you. But re- member this: I came to get the pot of gold. and If had my way I'd stay and get 1t, too
 But how's there to be a rainbow?" asked Oracle, impatiently. "WhO ever saw one after snowstorm, anyway?
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In the matter. But every minute or so he would cautiously peep from the tunnel to see whether or not the wild bull was still keeping near. To his horror he could see the formidable animal walking leisurely about in the fast-falling snow, seemingly very contented 10 stay within 8 few feet of the straw stack.
 "Is he still here?' asked Oracle in S whisper.
 Yep but I think he'll be going soou.' said Neddie. not believing his own words. He only wished to lessen his little sis ters fears
 And then something happened. Both children, to their delight. heard a man whistlng And the whistler was approach ing their cave, too. Neddie put his head out from the hole in the straw stacks side and called:
 Hello, mister. Will you please come and help us to get out of this pastureT
 In another minute a jolly faced man was peering into the cave at the two lit tie ones. Why, upon my soul, what are
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Something About Good St. Patrick

It Is difficult 10 say just where St. Patrick was born. for so many countries lay claim to the honor of his birth But the 17th of March is a day dedicated to the Good Saint Patrick. and all over the civilized world this day is kept sacred Some historians have traced the good saint from Wales through Scotland to Ireland. But of one thing we are quite sure, and that is that Ireland was the field of his noble activities.
 When St. Patrick was in his sixteenth year he was stolen by pirates. The pirates sold him into captivity in Ireland and for several years he was a slave in County Antrim. When in his twenty third year he made his escape from Ireland, going 10 Rome. where he studied for the priest hood. After working in the capacity of a priest for some time be was made a bishop. then Pope Celestine sent him to Ireland as a missionary to christianize the people.
 But the benighted people of Ireland were in the power of priests called
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open hOstiliticS between the two ruling and rival families.
 But oae day the head of the Nogwogs conceived the idea of running the Pink wihks out of the wood. thus regaining the undivided power over the wood folk that he had enjoyed pr.or to the advent of the PlnkwlnkS So. calling together his chosen Followers. thennighty Nogwog divulged his plan And as his loyal followers never thought for one minute of disputlng him they acquiesced as one man. declaring that they were ready 10 do their chief tan's bidding.
 Get ye to your lizards backs and ride Ne round the wood and warn each ant every linkwiHk that he aud his sympa- thizers must quit this part of the world. and IT they barley oyer the order come ye hack to me and we twill prepare for war. l have had quite enough of this Pink winkian presumption So spake the head of the Nogwogs. And quickly did hls men obey his order. To their caves they hast eHed and brought forth their swlftest lizards. saddled them and were of. going about the wood in most formidable style and issuing their chieftan's order
 Now. the Pinkwinks were not a quarrel some heOpe They were life-loving and merry. And the hostilities shown them by The Nogwogs' messengers made their pink eyes wink twice ss fast SIS was their custom
 What. your chief says for us 10 quit our homesT' asked the oldest male Pink wink. stopping in his sport of diving In brook. Why. my kind Nogwogian friend. don't you know that we have the same right to live here as you? And although we are not hghters-well. we'll hold our own. Take that answer to your chief"
 And then, his merriment banlshed for the day. the head Pinkwink hurried to his cave and summoned all his strongest
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Drnids. and these priests practiced upon the credulOus many superstitions holding their victims in their power. Owing to this St. Patrick found it very difficult to get followers. and legend tels us that in order 10 make his strength felt he was obliged ''tO curse the fertile soil and make it turn 10 bogs; 10 curse the rivers so that no fish could live in them; to curse the kettles so that no fires could make them boil. and finally. to curse the Druids till the earth opened Cp and swal- lowed them"
 St Patrick was born about the year 372. and died on the 11th of March. 4e3 Perhaps his good work was the means of prolongiug his life to so ripe an age However that may be. he became endeared in the hearts of the Irish peo- pie. and is as dear to them today as when he first delivered them from the evil teachings of the Druids.
 St Patrick is also credited with hay ing bnnlshed the toads and snakes froa the Emerald Isle.
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BEHEADINGS.

n Bebead the name of a common ar ticIc of food and leave verb which Is used at the dinner table.
 t2l Behead a set of toilet articles and leave number of marsh-growtnS ind'S eDous plants.
 t3l Bebead q garment much worn hy old ladies and leave an animal of the chimpanzee family.
 tH Bchcad a name often applied to a dirty little street urchin Gnd leave small animal which frequently inhabltS cellars.
 t5i Rebead that which goods are often shipped in and leave an animal noted for great strength.
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you doing inside that straw stack: Are you fairieS:'
 Nope, we're plain children explained Neddie. And We are afraid to come out on account of that wild bull that's near the straw stacS.'
 Wild bull H.. hs. ha ,'' And the man strengthened up and roared with laughter. Why. kid. that's just a little calf that hes gotten out of it's stable and wandered of into the meadow. I'm after it now 10 drive it home. its going to be a cold night for the middle Of March. and al: the live StocK must De under shelter But come out: you needn't be afraid of this wild bull. Ha, ha. ha 7"
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rain clOud--not- snow cloud. It's so cold that the first few drops of rain will freeze as they fall. But as soon as they begin to come down faster they'll turn 10 rain"
 And I'm almost freezing declared Oracle. Let's hnrrv to the old straw stack and crawl into it
 They did as Oracle wished and soon had dug a little tunnel into the southern side of the straw stack. Into this secure cave they crept and waited patiently for the longed-for rain.
 But Ksddie's prediction was not ful- filed. The snowfakes fell faster and faster. becoming larger as they covered the ground. Still. Neddie had hopes, and tried 10 infUse them into his sisters mind. But Oracle was becoming afraid
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Five minutes later Neddie and Oracle were running Eomevard as fast as they could go And just as they turned into the big road leading to town who should come along in a carriage but their own mamma. She was returning from her mothers home, and came along just in time to take her little ones up bestle her in the snug covered carriage with the fur rug.
 And as they rode homeward Oracle anI Neddie told her of their experience hunt inS the pot of gold at the cud of the rain bow. rainbow that did not materializs that. day.
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You're crazy. Brother to want 10 stay when it isn't raining. and isn't going to, either"
 All right" said Neddie. crawling out of the tunnel But just as he did 90 he darted in again. whispering hOarsely to Oracle:
 There's a wild bull In the pasture. How will we ever get away from hereT
 At this bit of dreadful news Gracie's face paled and she began 10 cry. "Oh, if only I was at home, If ! was with dear mamma l wouldn't care about the pot of gold Any old person that wants it may have it. I'll never. never run away to this pasture again sfte- anything, not even a dozen pots of gold
 Neddie made no reply. for he wouldn't admit that be felt just as his sister did
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LETTER ENIGMA.

Ny first is in marriage. but not in we'd; My second Is in blanket. but not in bed; Ny third is in arm. but not in hand; Nv fourth is in ocean. but not in sand; Ny fifth IS in harvest but not in grain; My sixth is in work. but not in gain; My seventh is in hair but not In nose; My eighth Is in garment, but not m clothes:
 My ninth is In dark. but not in light: My tenth Is In strength, but not in might;
 My whole is two words.
 And when put together
 Make us shudder at thought
 or unpeaSant weather
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COUNTRY MAIDS.

From Sunny Japan. with flower, -ai5.". And many from dear Americas shore And some from England. cross 'hc Sr1. Anl others from quaint old NorEau3y .. From Eriu's lse. with fiaxeu curls. Come many dear little Irish girls. They f!l the world with their presence
 sweet.
 As they frclic about on dancing feet; Dear little maids from every land; Dear little maids on every hand.
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Dear Hrtie maids from every land; Dear little maids on every hand;
 Some from France. in caps so gay, Others from Russia. far away.
 Some from Holland. in shoes of wood 1; And others. that cannot he understood, From Italy. Germany and China. too, The latter in silk kimono and queue Some from Spain. with chatter light, And from the frozen land of night;