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CHAPTER X.
THE HUMILIATION.

INSTANTLY Pike turned with a
1.-THE twist Of his lank body and
half lifted his hand as if he ex-
pected a blow. Then his arm
dropped again. and he stood looking at
her in calm and interested fashion. AS
he stared his expression changed to
one of mingled tenderness and pride,
and when he spoke there was world
Of pathos in his voice
why" he said in low, astonished
rone-''why, 1 knew your pa from the
time I was a little boy till he died.
and looked up to him more'n ever
looked up TO anybody in my life. but
i never thought he'd have girl like
you. He'd be mighty proud if he could
see you now"
She turned from him In a smothercd
rage and then faced him again with
cold disapproval in her tone.
Perhaps it will be as well if we
avoid personal allusions.'' she said re-
Sentfully. This man should have no
opportunity for bringing up those vul-
gar, half forgotten family reminis-
cences if she could help it He smiled
trifle wanly.
Il don't just see how that's posi-
BILE" he answered, and she waved her
hand Indignantly.
viii you please sit down." she said.
and Pike made an awkward bow.
Yes, ma'am," he replied meekly,
with the fainteSt accent on the last
word. and obediently took the chair
| that Horace had vacated so precipitous-
| ly. She shuddered at the word he had
used and glanced nervously at the hat
he was holding in his hands
"Are-are you really my guardian?' O.
she asked at last. with trace of heat.
| ed unbelief in her tones. Pike smiled
| at her
Well" be said, I've got the papers
in my grip. l expect that
"Oh, l know it!'' she interrupted ex-
| plosively. Its only that we didn't
fancy-we didn't expect
She paused, and he went on:
Il expect you thought I'd be consid
erably older"
Not only that"
And guess you thought I'd neg
lected you a good deal" There was Q
touch of remorse in his tone, and be
looked idly at the hat he held. And
it did look like it-never coming to see
you-but couldn't hardly manage the
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Pike brought the front feet of his
chair down with a crash.
"Well, 1 declarew he cried.
eve shall dispense with all delays"
she went on, and Pike regarded her
solemnly for a moment.
well, l don't know as l could say
anything against that. He must be a
mighty nice fellow. and you must
think heap Of him." He sighed.
That's the way it should be-" He
looked at her. And you're happy?"
''Disinctlyv said Ethel decisively.
Pike looked Off over the blue bay,
and then his gaze travelled to where
Horace had been standing, and with
a start he turned to her again, speak
ing eagerly:
ut amt that fellow 1 was talking
with, yonder?"
And she voiced an indignant protest.
THAT was my brotherv'
Lord "a mercyr calculated Daniel
and then recovered himself. But,
then, I wouldn't remember him. He
couldn't have been more than twelve
I'd "a known YOU
How" demanded Ethel. "You
couldn't have seen me since I was a
child"
From your picture, though now 1
see it amt so much like you," he an
swered. and she stepped forward, with
establishment.
"You have a photograph Of me?"
"The last time 1 saw your father
alive he gave it to me-to look at"
And you remembered
Eyes, ma'am"
A look Of incredulity passed over
EthePs face, and she replied:
ut does not strike me as possible
However. we will dismiss the SUBJ
ject."
well, if you'd like to introduce me
to your-to your
ITO my brotherT'
mo. ma'am; to your-to the young
man."
ITO Mr.. st. Aubyn?" cried Ethel, re-
coiling a step. Il think it quite un-
necessary
"pm afraid l can't see it that way.
I'll have to have a couple of talks with
him. sort of look him over, 80 to
speak. 1 won't stay around here spoil.
ing your fun any longer than I can
help-only just for that and to get q
letter I'm expecting from England"
Ethel bit her lip vexatiously
Il do not see that you need have
come at all. We could have been
spared this-this modification"
You mean I mortify you? Why. I
Il can't see how"
'1n a hundred ways" she replied
every way. That common person
who is with you
HE isn't common. You only think
SO because he's with me-" returned
Daniel sadly, looking down.
"Who is he" demanded Ethel sharp.
ly.
he told me his name, but 1 can't
remember it. 1 call him doc"
at doesn't matter. What does mat
ter is that you needn't have come
You could have written your consent. !"
No. ma'am, not without seeing the
| young man." answered Pike resolute.
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CHAPTER TX.
RECOGNIZED.


"HE German was frankly enjoy
ing his guests conversation
and quaint mannerisms and
went on:
IL wonder you make this long jour
ney, my friend, instead of spending
your holiday at home"
Pike looked up in establishment.
Holiday Why, l never even had
time to go to Niagara falls. I'm here
on business"
Ethei, who was still standing by the
countess, looked at her friend with
panied entreaty, and Horace, catching
Lady Creech's basilisk eye fixed on
him, REDEEMED with modification.
Daniel carefully folded his napkin
and sat back
Il expect it's about time for me to
go and find the two young folks I've
come to look after" he said.
You are here for a duty, then?"
asked the German quietly.
81 shouldn't be surprised if that was
the name for It." answered Pike, ris-
ing. Yes, sir: all the way from In
dianap
Both Ethel and Horace started in
Mortified amazement and looked at
each other with stricken terror on their
faces. If this should
IL can't stand this. 1 shall go
for a stroll" said Horace Historically
and rose from the table, while Haw-
castle looked at Pike fi1edly.
by Jove!" he said slowly.
Il expect, doc" went on Pike calmly,
that l won't be able to eat with you
this evening. You see-you see I've
come a mighty long way to look after
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time to get away. You see, being trus-
tee Of your share Of the estate don't
hardly have a fair show at my law
practice. But when I got your letter
eleven days ago I says to myself:
Here, Daniel voorhees, Pike, you old
shellback, you've just got to take time.
John Simpson trusted you with bis
property, and he's done more-he's
trusted you to look out for her, and
now she's come to kind Of jumping of
place In her lne-she's thinking Of get
ting married-so you just pack your
gripsack and hike out over there and
stand by her."
During the last half Of his speech
there was a tone Of affectionate regard,
at which she bridled resentfully.
II quite fail to understand your point
of view," she said frigidly. Perhaps
I had best make it clear to you that
am no longer thinking Of getting mar
Red"
"Wel, Lord "a mercyw calculated
Pike, leaning back in his chair and
smiling at her, but she affected not to
notice the lighter tone and went on.
II mean l have decided upon 1t. The
ceremony is to take place in a fort
night
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stairway Pike turned to look after
him in mute establishment and then
turned to Ethel She refused to meet
his glance, and the hot blood rose to
her face as she felt his scrutiny.
She tapped nervously with her foot,
and the establishment grew in Daniels
face He looked from her to where Al
meric had disappeared and back to her
again. Then he took a step forward
as If to speak and stopped. Finally
the dawning horror in his face took
concrete form, and he spoke.
"ThatF' he groaned. Seven hum
dred and fifty thousand dollars for
that! Say, how much do they charge
for real man over here anyways?
But she was unable to meet his eye
Turning quickly, with her cheeks fam
ing with shame and anger, she rushed
into the hotel and left him standing
speechless on the spot.
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treason! Why yes. I'm her guardiGn!"
her, and she-that is, they-will prob
ably want me to have supper with
them
The horror was closing fast around
the other party, and they simply
stared
DO not trouble for me-" observed
the German. Your young people
they have Il Villa"
NO" answered Pike, with a smile.
They're right here in this hotel
Horace, with fear lending wings to
his scattered senses, sprang to his feet
and began to walk toward the grove
Pike looked up.
I'd better ask" he said, and then.
observing Horace. went on addressing
him: Hey. there, Can you He
stared as the young man. paying no
attention, proceeded on his way. Pike
raised his voice.
Excuse me. son, amt You an Amer
ican?" As Horace paid no more atten-
ton he turned to Mariana. Here.
waiteri Tell that gentleman l want to
speak to him.
Mariana sprang after the retreating
Horace.
Pardon, n'sieu, the gentleman. he
wish TO speak 40 YOU
Horace whirled in an angry flash.
What gentleman" he demanded.
and Pike regarded him calmly.
Il thought from your looks" he pro-
ceeded quietly. you might be an
American"
Horace planted himself squarely be
fore his interrogation.
Are you speaking to me-" he de
manded hauGktily.
Il shouldn't be surprised" said Pike
genially. Amt you an Americana"
Il happen TO have been born in the
States" replied Horace aggressively
and Pike smiled quizzically
We'll, that was luck" he comment
ed. and as Horace turned again to &C
he said: Hold on q minute, I'm look
ing for some Americans here, and ]
expect you know 'em-boy and cir
named Simpson,
Horace flushed deeply to the roots OF
bis hair.
as there any possibility you NEAR
Granger-Simpson: he asked, will
elaborate sarcasm, but this was los
on Daniel.
mo, sir; just plain Simpson. Gran
gers their middle name. That's fol
old Jed Granger, grandfather on theil
mothers side. / want to see 'em both
t,rxf f,e, 1o ~ L. e.,
will you be good. enough to stat,
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along the cliff, wrestling with the stu
alton as it appeared 20 him. There
was not the faintest doubt in his mind
that the noble earl would break off the
match because of the humiliation his
equally noble family had been sub
jected to by the incursion Of this vul-
gar guardian.
Hot and tired, he returned to the
hotel with some Of his anguish worked
of and sought his sister. She, how
ever, was locked up in her own room
and would only insist that he go away.
So it was from Lady Creech at last
that he cleaned some inkling Of what
had occurred.
It was nearly 6 o'clock when he
made up his mind to search out Pike
and "have it out with the beggar," as
he put 1t, and he found the obstacle in
the entrance garden. AS Horace came
upon the scene Pike was pounding
cheerfully with hammer upon a bolt
head Of the motor car.
He was in his shirt sleeves and wore
a long workman's smock close but
toned at the neck. From between his
teeth came the unfamiliar strains of
'The Blue and the Gray" With a
revulsfon Of feeling Horace approached
him.
''Mr. Pike" he said politely.
Zone lies down at Appomattox,"
went on the song, and Horace stamped
impatiently upon the turf.
'Mr. Pike! Mr.. Pike! wish a
word with your Horace went on, quite
angrily. Pike looked up mildly and
regarded Horace with interest
'Eh?" he said and moved to the
other side Of the machine, rubbing his
lean chin with the handle Of a monkey
wrench
Il wished to say that the surprise of
this morning SO upset me that I went
for long walk. have just returned, !"
said Horace.
He waited e1pectantly, but Mr.. Pike
went on abstractedly, "One wore
clothes Of gray" and seemed to be alb
sorbed in his work, SO that Horace
was forced to go on.
Il have been even more upset by
what have just learned"
why, that's too bad" answered
Pike, fishing for a nut in the bottom
Of the tonneau.
1T is too bad-absurdly-mo
" bad. Lady Creech tells me that my
sister did you the honor to present
you to the family with which we are
forming an alliance-at least to a por-
ton Of it,
Eyes, sir" answered Pike, land
promised to present me to the whole
possetucky Of 'em'-
Urn not listen to you!" cried Horace
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school professor. I've got him under
your car there. yonder."
The start the German gave would
have been ludicrous in any other situa-
ton.
my friend" he said, do you realize
the penalty for protecting a criminal
from arrestY'
II told them he was your chauffeur.
Wen be proud Of the risk, doc" He
turned to the refugee under, the ma
chine "This man owns the car" he
went on, You can trust him the same
as your own father" And the German
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Governor Folk Is from Missouri
He's regarded as a pretty good citizen
himself. See what he says about a
certain sort Of citizen:
II do not believe in the mail
order citizen. IT IS BETTER
THAT WE SHOULD HAVE
THOUSAND TOWNS THAN
ONE LARGE CITY. II place
10 good enough for q man TO
make his money in, il certainly
should be good enough for him
to spend his money in. The
merchants have q just right to
all the business of the town in
which they have their stores,
and every good citizen will help
them TO get t."
Did you ever see a FINE LARGE
FACT so simply stated?
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TIC PUttCC uTt CRUISING q DuttV cOHC1ct
chap under the Cliff"
And you could have arranged the
settlement in the same way" went on
Ethel unheedingly.
Settlement! You seem to have set
tied it pretty well without me-" re-
turned Pike, smiling.
"You don't understand" said Ethel
dmpadently. "An alliance Of this sort
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[To BE CONTINUED NENT WIEN
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"HE German was frankly enjoy
ing his guests conversation
and quaint mannerisms and
went on:
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-04-17
LITTLE WHITE
SHOE STORE
G.. A. Hudson, Prop'r.

The old fashioned way Of dosing a
weak stomach. or stimulating the
Heart or Kidneys is all wrong. DR..
Shoop first pointed out this error.
This is why his prescipJion--Dr,
Shops Restorative-is directed en-
tirely TO the cause of these ailments
the weak inside or controlling nerves.
IL isn't so difficult says Dr.. Shoop, to
strength hen a weak Stomac, Heart. or
Kidneys, If one goes at IL correctly.
Each inside organ has its controlling
or inside nerve. When these nerves
fail then those organs must surely fall
ter. These vital truths are leading
druggists everywhere TO dispense and
recommend DR.. Shops Restorative.
Test it a few DAYS, and see! I'm
provement will promptly aud surely
follow. Sold qy James Gidley.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-04-17
MAS NEW HUSBAND"
The Bill at Kentucky Tonight a
Most Excellent One.

'Ma's New Husband" which is be-
ing presented this afternoon at the
Kentucky to fairly large matinee
audience. will be presented again this
evening. II there are any lovers of
Clean fun and catchy music who did
net attend the matinee this afternoon
and, of course. there were many
they should be present tonight. They
will be most thoroughly delighted If
they do so.
MAS New Husband" is all its
name would imply except that it is
not only funny but that it is rich,
rare and racy ia its fun. The whole
music score is catchy and excellent at
the same time. Then 1t Is presented
in most captivating way in every re-
spect. You get more than your
moneys worth IN the bill.
No company which has visited Pa
ducah this season has come TO The
city with stronger endorsement from
the press and the News
feels assured IN all it says ia behalf OF
the company.
See MAS New Husband" tonight
without fail.-Paducah, Ky. News
Democrat. Will be at East Jordan
next Friday night April %.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-04-17

DROBATE ORDER: State of Michigan,
Il The Probate Court for the County OF
Charlevoix.
Al u session OF said Court, held at the Pro-
bate Office In the City of Charleyoix In said
County, on the END day of March A. ID.
1919.
Present: Hon. John M. Harris, Judge OF Pro-
bate.
In the matter of the estate of Elijah
Holber, deceased.
NJ Clink having filed in said court his
petition praying that Angelina HOLDEN be
granted the administration of said estate.
IL Is ordered. that the 10th day OF April A. D..
49, 9,at ten O'Clock in forenoon, at sai1 probate
Office, be ana is hereby appointed for hearing
said petition.
1t Is Further Ordered That public notice
thereof be given by publication OF copy of
this order. for three successive WE ekS pre-
vious TO said day of hearing. in the Charlevoix
County Herald n newspaper printed and circu-
lated in said county.
JOHN NJ. HARRIS.
a true copy Judge Of Probate.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-04-17
Nature Tells You.
AS Many an East Jordan
Reader Knows Too Well.

When the kidneys are sick,
Nature tells you all about it.
The urine Is natures calendar.
lnfreluent or too frequent action;
Any urinary trouble tells OF kidney
Ills.
Doap's Kidney Pills cure all kidney
ills.
People in this vicinity testify to
Daniel Harrington, 80 Bridge St.,
Petoskey, Mich, says: "Doan's Kid
pey Pills cured me OF Kidney trouble
that had caused me to lose many a
days work. My kidneys were weak
and the secrrtions were unnatural
and filled with heavy sediment.
My back panied me intensely, cspec-
tally when / caught cold and | got so
bad that l could not stoop or lift.
OFTEN ! was laid up in bed. having in
addition 10 the other troubles, severe
headaches. After trying various
remedies and prescriptions without
getting relief began taking Doan S
Kidney Pills. They promptly dispos-
ed of my trouble. will be glad at
any time TO personally corroborate
every word Of this statement, should
anyone ask my opinion of Doan's Kid
ney Pills"
For Sale by all Dealers. Price so
Cents. Foster Milhurn Co., Buffalo,
New York, Sole Agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan Sand
take no other.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-04-17
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Following is q list Of the letters re-
manning uncalled for In the East Jor-
dan postofiice for the week ending
April 10th, 1909.
Letters.
Gordon, Miss Bertha Smith, S. e..
Wander. M.
Cards.
Guerin, Leo c., Putney, Miss Martha
FRANK A. KENYON p, M
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-04-17
The Conscientious Scot.

The Conscientious Scot.
A commercial travelling man landed
at Edinburgh. Scotland. one Saturday
night too late to get out of town for
Sunday. The next day he found that
there was actually no form Of amuse-
ment in the whole city to assist him
in Willing away the day. He went to
the proprietor Of the hotel to see II he
could suggest way Of passing the re-
mainder Of the day.
The landlord took pity on the stran-
ger and took him to one Of the rooms
in the house In which q number Of
Scotchmen were playing game called
map" which Is sort Of modification
Of "seven up" They were playing for
a shilling a point, so that the game
was a pretty stiff one. The stranger
got In the game and played very eau
tiously. for he was quite sure that the
players. or at least some Of them. were
cheating. One solemn faced Scot. he
was especially sure, he caught cheat
Ing n number Of times. The visitor be-
gan whistlIng a part, of some vagraut
tune. The Scot who had been cheat
ing arose from the table and threw
down the cards.
"What is the matterT the other
players asked.
Pm gangin' AVA" the Scot answer
ed. glaring at the stranger. "Pll play
cards WI no mon that whistles on the
Sabbath"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-04-17
Our Business is Growing

Because we sell the Best Furniture
mace.
Because we sell at the lowest price.
Because we have confidence in our
goods.
Because our patrons have confidence
in us.
We Handle the Output Of Reliable
Factories.
-EMPEY BROS.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-04-17
COUNTY NORMAL NOTES.

Maud Cross substituted for Miss
Mc(ilanathan at the Lincoln school,
on Thurday afternoon Of last week.
Misses Grace Papineau, Annie Met
calf and Lottie Withers called on the
normal last week.
Margaret Ryan substituted for Miss
Sherman in the Central building on
Friday last.
The class joined the high school on
Friday morning aud listened to very
inspiring and elevating talk by Judge
Brown, who is Judge of the Juvenile
Court in Salt Lake City. Judge
Brown is interested in the Boys City
that is to be located on Pine Lake.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-04-17
The Struggle For Liberty.

What you call liberty call liberties.
and what call the struggle for liberty
Is nothing but the constant, living as
similation Of the idea Of freedom. He
who possesses liberty otherwise than
as thing to be striven for possesses
erty has undoubtedly this chara cteris-
tic-that It develops steadily during its
assimilation. So that a man who stops
In the midst of the struggle and says.
Now I have it.' thereby shows that
he has lost it.-Henrik Ibsen.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-04-17
DROBATE ORDER:-State OF Michigan.
L The Probate Court for the County OF Char

DROBATE ORDER:-State OF Michigan.
L The Probate Court for the County OF Char
levoiX.
AT a session Of said court, held at the pro-
bate office In the City Of CharlevOix. in said
county. on the 22Dd day of March A. ID 1909
Present: Hon. John NJ. Harris. Judge OF Pro-
bate.
In the matter Of the estate of Martin Stoehr
deceased
w Asa Loveday having filed In said court
his final administration account. and his petit
ton praying for the allowance thereof and for
the assignment and distribution of the ssidue
of said estate.
1t is ordered. that the 10Th day OF April A.
ID. 1909. at ten o'clock IN the forenoon. at said
probate Office. be and is hereby appointed for
examining and allowing said account and
hearing said petition:
II Is further ordered. that public notice
thereof be given by publication OF IA copy OF
this order. Tor three successive weeks prev
ious to said dav of hearing. in the Oh iilevOx
County Herald. II newspaper printed and cir
culated Ia said county.
JOHN NJ. HARRIS,
A true COPY. Judge Of Probate
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-04-17
II Worked Both WAYS,

Two young merchants. John Bruce
and Clint Pease, who occupied adjoin-
Ing stores I'm a small town, were inti-
mate friends. When business was dull
they visited back and forth from one
store to the other. Each was fond OF
a joke.
One cold, blustery day, when custom
ers were few. Clint sat behind the
stove in Johns store. A young worn-
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pocket and hastily looked over his supply
of change. Then he took out of another
pocket a photograph of himself and tried
1t In each of the frames. He had about
decided on the fifty-cent one when the
clerk suggested that it would do, only 1t
looked cheap. That decided him and he
accordingly emptied all his cash on the
counter in payment for the other one
Two dollars was the price and he had
only q car ticket left. No doubt his lunch
was sacrificed upon the altar Of his pride
In the selection Of furniture men often
show much better taste than women, buy
ing the more solid and substantial rather
than the purely ornate. And they are not
inclined to be the least bit misery either.
Christmastide is the time to observe
the male shopper, for he is In evidence
everywhere. From the old farmer In his
rough boots and rusty clothes, who
spends the accumulated egg money for
the women of his family. to the distin-
gushed heads of the nation, he may be
found In all kinds of dress and all con-
dit!ons of mind.
The toy shop gets visit from mas
culinity In all ages, from small boy to
grandfather. In many cases the head OF
the household may not be coaxed or drfv-
en- into the stores any other time In the
year except during the holidays. And not
Their IL by any chance he can prevail
upon some female member of the estab-
lishment 10 make his purchases Yet,
when parenthood asserts its responsible
ties things look different. Christmas mas
a new aspect, and to allow any one, even
his wife, to assume the whole burden or
selecting toys for his son and heir Is not