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ests-which you know I have at heart
to send you a warning. 1t is toe
serious for me to write; and most I'M
fortunately l cannot leave the House
tonisht,G But | will be with you the
first sthing' in the morning and will tel.
you all. Don't marry Miss Petherby
on any account until l have seen you
n the matter is cleared up.
Your affectionate cousin,
GILBERT DoRRISON.
Lord Broadstone let the letter fall on
his lap, and as he sat staring gloomily
at nothing his thoughts slipped back to
a scene in the past which his cousin'a
letter had conjured up.
a scantily-furnished bedroom in a
rough frame house in the outskirts oi
Helena, Montana. On the common iron
bedstead in q corner of the room lay
a battling for life, At a
table. by the light of a reeking, SMELL
ing p~arafin lamp, a man. dressed lit
tie better than a tramp, had just fin
isled the stealthy perusal of a letter,
he reading interrupted by occasional
furtive glances at the woman.
AS he put the paper back into his
pocket, he glanced round the room and
shuddered with disgust at the sordid
and squalor of the life which
ii evidenced. 1t was the letter which
had suddenly made the saualor so ag-
excessively obvious. For it had offered
him a change from poverty. dirt and
a desperate struggle, for bare existence
to a life of ease, m6ney, idleness and
luxury.
Three years before he had been exiled
from England because OF his idleness
and debauchery; "a bare pittance had
been allowed him. and he had bad to
shift for himself. For two years he
had tried his fortunes in the mining
towns and camps of Nevada and Mon
tana. only to sink lower and lower, un-
til he had gained the name of the
camp sponge"
Then by an accident, and no merit of
his own. he had won the heart of old
Jabez Crockett's daughter Sadie. BY a
strenuous effort he had kept from the
drink long enough to make her his wife
her rich father would sup
port him. But, instead, the girl-wife
had been cast off, mi being a brave,
clever. independent soul, had toiled
early and late to maintain him and
keep from the world the knowledge. of
their poverty. Only illness had beaten
her, and their plight grew rapidly des-
until they were face to face
with starvation.
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An Attractive Costume.

A dress Of dark blue broadcloth. made
in the jumper style with short bell
shaped sleeve caps. was decorated down
the oentre-front with a single row of
buttons. There was no front seam. SO
one could tell at a glance that the dress
closed with buttons at the back. The
short sleeves We're strapped across. the
straps being held with small buttons.
The dress vas worn with a soft blue
satin sash that fastened at the left
front with a rosette and short ends.
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II seem to have lived a long time
She smothered a sigh as she said this.
But you are happy
oh, yes-at least, | suppose so"
Il mean-about our marriage" I.
Il think L am more frightened thar
anything else. It's very babyish, but
] can't help being afraid of tomorrow.
] don't mean-I don't mean you-be-
cause father has wished this; and, of
course, l must do what he wishes-I
always have. And, indeed, I am glad
TO do It.. | am indeed with almost
childish eagerness. Don't think I'm
not-but I'm afraid l shall be such a
failure as--as my lady. Don't be angry
that l am so foolish
He moved closer and touched her
hand. -"I shall never be angry with
you, Eva" he said, earnestly, his sur
face feelings touched Il shall give
my life to make you happy and hear
you laugh, and bring the roses to your
cheeks. Now. let me tell o some of
the things We shall do OF the honey
moon" And with ready tongue he
Chartered away, seeking to rouse her
interest and at the same time prove to
her father that the news in the letter
had not really upset him..
Eva did her best to appear intere sted
but she was q poor actress; and be-
tween her dread CT the morrow's ordeal
and her fear of making a blunder which
might. anger her father. she was dis
tressingly conscious of her failure.
She was thus unfeigaedIy relieved
when Mr.. Petlerhy i~nterposeG With the
suggestion that as tho next would be
a trims day for Eve. she had better
go to bed.
He Went down with Lord Broadstone.
You are sure. there's nothing you want
to tell me?" he asked.
Cant think of anything was the
reply. lightly spoken with apparent
Indifference.
That letter from Mr.. Dorrison?'
"Oh, that, That's nothing. What
can't be cured, you know. Better luck
next time. Goodnight"
But it was in his thoughts during
the short drive to Broadstone Towers;
and when he reached home and was
alone, he took out the letter and read
10 with agitation, intense and real, In
place of the feigned Indifference.
"House of Commons, Monday.
'My Dear Bertram. 4
Il have reason to believe your first
wife is still living. l have had some
most important news from America to-
day. and think il rigbt In your inter
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CHAPTER II.
Married

Mr.. Petherby could not fail to observe
Lord Broadstone's confusion. ANY
thing serious occurred p" he asked.
only an investment going wrong
was the reply, given with obvious
striving after indifference. Because
Dorrison's an M. p. he's always in
terfering."
"Cast-iron John" pulled at his goatee
slowly: Hes the heir, of course, and
can't be expected to. like this mar
riage,"
at isn't about that" protested
Broadstone; nothing at~all to do with
it," he repeated eagerly.
81 have met Gilbert Dorrison twice,
] think. / don't know whether you
see much of him; but if you do, be
on your guard, 1 put him in the class
labeled dangerous"
Gle is one of the best of fellows :
is he?' was Mr.. P~etherby's dry re-
joinder as he drew the younger man
into one of the co~nservatories. docs
he IN anything about you that af-
fects your m~arriagc?"
Lord Broadstone iwriggled uneasily
under the piercing eyes. Certainly
not, Mr.. Petherby; of course not. There
is nothing to know"
"Sure?' Like q surgeons probe
came the ~one-syllable question.
o my honor"
Very WE'LL and with that they
went ON to the drawing-room.
Eva and her brother were sitting to-
gether in one corner, while a decayed
relative of her mothers, the Hon. Mrs.
Pettifer, who received an "honora-
for her chaperoning presence in
the manor, was reading by the piano.
The brother and sister started ner-
vously when their father entered, and
Jack rose. Both brother and sister
were in looks n disposition like their
mother-a gentle, well-born soul
had married the rich man at the
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At that moment had come the temp
tation-the letter:
III you are free from encumbrances-
neither wife nor child-you nay return
and all will be forgiven. It is rumored
that you are married: if SO. look for no
welcome here. Cable at once
If o are free"
He mad had that thought many times
during Sadie's illness.
And now she va dying-he was sure
of that, Tho doctor was sure. toe. His
first thought was to leave her at once.
They had sent him money for the jour-
ney. He had married her under his two
first names-as Bert Hunter, c~oncealine
his family name OF Dorrison. He had
kept from her ali knowledge of his fam
iy and friends in England. She would
never find him-at least. she might not.
On the other hand, if~she did. he would
be again what he was already-an out
cast.
She was dying-sure to die. What
harm, then, if The unfinished
thought had driven him out to the sa-
loon, where he had muddled his wits
with enough whiskey to give himself
courage to do what an hour before he
had not dared to think of openly.
When he returned to the room he had
the stuff in his pocket. He read the
letter to nerve himself afresh. Then.
with a lurch, he rose and put the bot
tie he had brought in from the drug
store among the medicine phials-it
was time for her next dose-and went
to the bedside.
Sadie. Sadie,"
The wife stirred, opened her eyes and
smiled. She was stil little more than
a girl, though now drawn and haggard
enough for a woman of 40. 'Ah, Bert,
! think I'm better
He hiecoughed. Its time for your
medicine he said.
Dear Bert. how thoughtful you arei
l shall soon be about again and make
things easier for you"
She felt for his hand, feebly; but
he moved away to the table and turned
the lamp lower.
Whats that for, Bert?"
TOO much light for you" he num-
bled, as he crossed to the shelf of med
icine bottles.
The girl watched him as he fumbled
with the bottle. She thought she knew
the reason and sighed heavily. Don't
spill it, Bert. It's the last bottle we
can buy, and it's doing me so much
good. Your hands shakys"
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THE LATEST COLLARS.

The change that has come about in
fastening blouses in the front, instead
of the back. has been almost imper-
aceptible, but the change in collars has
been made overnight.
Isn't it the irony of fate that nc
sooner does fashion arrange it that
women can have comfort in a blouse
that fastens in front, fashion also ar
ranges it to twist the collar around
and fasten it at the back?
The comfortable turnover linen collar
now meets at the back, ~fastens in the
ordinary way, except that it's edges
must be brought together with hooks
and eyes or bar pins. There is no open
ing in front, and a large bow or jabot
or other Kind of orname is put at
the front.
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SYSTEM SOLVES
PROBLEM OF DRESS
Woman Who Would Look
Smart on a Small Income"
Must Be Saving.
HAPHAzARD BUYING
DEFEATS IT'S RASH ENDS
Much Money Is Not Necessary
to Be Dressed, but Much
Thoughtful CareIs Demanded.

The woman who wants to dress we'll
and rnodestly on a moderate allowance
must FOLLOW a well-defned plan. She
should first take account of the present
articles in her wardrobe and then de-
eide on what she will need to enable
her to look well turned out on all occa-
sions for the coming season. Her first
list will be apt to be far too long and
costly for her resources, but by cutting
off non-essentials and managing for
combinations that will fill in with her
several gowns or suits, considerable
variety of effect will be possible with a
very limited number of independent
toilets.
Consciously or otherwise, the woman
who dresses exceptionally we'll at little
cost has reduced the matter to a
science. she buys only what she con
siders essentials, though they may often
take the form of very smart fripperies.
A well-chesen veil may be-Nexpensive,
but enable a last seasons hat to do
further service when otherwise new
neadwear would be necessary, n her
srrlart small belongings are what enable
her to make her few gowns fit in well
for any of the many occasions where
they must serve.
= There is no haphazard in her we'll
considered scheme, and she pa%tronizes
bargain counters only when their wares
will fill a definite want in her ward
robe.
Probably experience has impressed
her. as it has failed to do in the case
OF less clever women. with the folly
OF purchasing anything simply because
il is cheap. She knows that this form
of buying is both extravagant and an
moving il INDUCED in without sufficient
consideration.
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bidding of her relatives and had been
glad to die soon after Jacks birth.

~ pSA tStoth fSo ctiia q pCCi
glad to die soon after Jacks birth.
Lord Broadstone, anxious to avoic
Mr.. Petherby until feeling less i'll a.
ease, sauntered over to Eva. She
made a place for him on the sofa
glancing first to see if her father was
watching. and then shrank as far into
the corner as possible.
She was strikingly pretty. An ova.
face-the features thin and regular and
beautifully moulded, and the complex
ions as. clear as alabaster-was crowned
by Il wealth of golden hair. under
which, in strange contrast to the rest
of her coloring, were a pair of deep
fringed eyes. dark and large and Won
dering, and full of the soft question:
ing timidity of a roe.
Every look of her eyes, every word
she spoke, every gesture she made,
seemed TO be inspired by the same
shrinking timidity-all painfully elo-
quent of her intense fear of her stern,
iron-handed father.
1--WE have been a long time, l fear,
Eva" said Lord Broadstone.
1T has not seemed long to mel
mean Jack was telling me things" She
corrected herself nervously-
ut seemed long to me-away from
you.' he replied, with an obviously in
sincere smile.
But she did not notice the insincerity.
II am glad, my lord-Bertram. l mean.
I.shall get used to it in time; but [
never call anyone but Jack by his
Christian name, You wee
"You mustn't call me my lord after
tomorrow. Eva"
mo, Of course not. I shall rcmcm-
ber." The very simplicity of this told
its own story. 81 have been telling my
self over and over again"
"I shall rave "A very beautiful bride.
Eva-bewitchingly beautiful. But we
get some color back to those
cheeks of yours and some laughter into
your lovely eyes"
81 don't often laugh, my-Bertram.
The manor is ~rather-well, rather dull
Jacks away"
81 have seen you laughing with
''Oh. that's different. He's only six
teen; and at sixteen one is so silly
sometimes
"And you are wise and sedate nine
Yes, Tn nineteen; nearly twenty, in
Seems a great age to YOU, eh?"
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Suppose He's Married
Dear Margery Doom:

Dear Margery Doom:
l have been corresponding for some
time with a young man. The other day
a friend happened to mention that he
was married. He does not live in this
town, SO I do not See him. He writes
very nice letters, even mentioning that
he is afraid I'll be married before he
gets a chance to come back to Orange
1 hardly believe that he is married. Do
you think | have a right to ask him
about it? Please let me know.
ANXIOUS.
The next time you write tell him that
you have heard that he is married, and
that you do not think he has acted the
part of a sincere friend in keeping the
fact from you. Add that you feel that
it will be necessary to discontinue the
correspondence if it is true.
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NEEDLE and THREAD

For indoor suits the material selected
should be lawn, percale, pique, cham
bray. linen, madras. galatea and Ian
nels. These materials are made into
russian blouse suits for the child >
or J years old. The coats are often
long and entirely cover the boomers. or
they are short enough to display one
inch of the bloomers. While some
coats are buttoned, others are slipped
on over the head, and button with two
small buttons at the left side.
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Concerning a Conceited Young
Man.

Dear Margery Doom:
l am q years old and nave a gentle
man friend six years older than I am.
He called on an Orange girl for two
years. and then had a quarrel with her
and asked permission to call on me. He
also gave me his picture. He called
regularly for three months, and 1
learned to love him very much. After
that he die not call often, but | used
to meet him on my way to work and
he was always pleasant. | never asked
why he did not call, but one of the girls
said that he was calling on the girl in
Orange again. Then. just before Christ
mas he took me to the theatre. and not
a word. was said about the other girl.
To my great surprise he gave me a
fine Christmas present. and when l re-
fused to take 1t he got angry. Then I
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X NEWS OF WOMEN FOR WOMEN AND THE HOME X
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AUNT MATTY'S MENU
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? ~ .ts~szI&a1 % nN.s14s 2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Apple sauce
Oatmeal with cream
cakes Bacon
Rolls Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Boston baked beans
Brown bread Celery salad
Sour milk nut cake
Cocoa
DINNER.
Okra Inc tomato sour
Boiled ham Cabbage
New potatoes boiled in jackets
Lettuce
Preserves with whipped cream
Cheese Coffee
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Sending a Young Man Flowers.

My Dear Miss Doom
l go out occasionally with a young
man. I wish to know if 7 should send
him a bouquet the night he takes the
leading part in an entertainment. My
friends think [ should as he has been
very nice to me. Do they still wear
the long chiffon wells over the hats in
rain or shine?
A DAILY READER.
1t is quite unnecessary to SEND him
flowers. You might congratulate him
upon his performance, and before the
affair you could write a friendly little
note. wishing him good luck. Chiffon
wells are still worn over the hats in
stormy or windy weather.
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Il sha'n't spill it" he said. His hand
dld shake, and the lips of the bottle
ana glass Jinsled as he poured out the
dose.
Shes dying. sure u Dyinr
people often think they're getting bef-
ter, he was saying TO himself. as he
stood with his back to her. h~esitstink
a in fear before he carried
the medicine to the bed. He was an
arrant coward.
I am so longing to be we'll again. ,
Don't speak so much, Sadie. Hers
20 are He held her UP in bad ana
trembed so violently that ON Of the
contents of the glass were split. '.Dr1nk
it-quickl'
What's the matter, Bert she
asked, putting his hand away with TIA
testy Impotence of an invalid, and
looking at him.
You won't get better if you don't
take it." he said.
kiss me. Bert: then I'll take it,
He bent and kissed her. Poor Bert
Your lips are al cold as ice and your
forehead all wet. You're ill.,
Are you going to drink ity"
She let him put the glass to her lips
and drained the contents. Then 4
sudden change came over her. IT'S
not the right taste. Bert!' she cried,
and caught him by the lapeis Of his
coat. Strength seemed to come TO her
suddenly, her voice grew strong and
her hands held him so that he could
not get away. You've mixed up the
bottles, Bert. What have you given
me?'
Its all right. Sadie" he said. s.IsA1
me go. I'll See" His voice was hoarra
and low
But instead of releasing him, she
twisted him round till the light of tks
lamp was on his face. BERT Herks
for the love Of God. have you poisousd
me?'
Don't be a fool. s~adie-shoutinr
like that"
She uttered a shrill scream. ssYou.
have! You havei Help! help! I zee Il
in your face! r."
No more. Raliying his drunken
strength he forced her back and thrust
the pillow over her face. Once she eet
free n looked at him with m exs
preston of wide-eyed horror that waa
like a look Of he'll to him He Thrust
the pillow over her again and held a.
until she lay still ana quiet.
- ri
<Ts Ne acknowledgements y
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Covers of Blue Ribbon.

Useful covers for tables and side
boards are of blue linen, hemstitched
and edged with Irish peasant lace. The
linen may-in fact. must-be coarse,
and it rs inexpensive. Blu does NOT
soil easily. while the lace is all that
and quite inexpensive. If the cover is
intended for the sideboard the lace and
hemstitching need be on only three
sides: the selvage serving for the side
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nearest the wall. The herns of these
covers should be about two inches
broad. Covers n colors are particulars
IL adapted to seashore and country
houses. but covers OF natural linen.
edged with white lace. are henasasae
enough to be used anywhere. The Irish
peasant lace is a really beautiful fabric,
though it is too heavy for any purpose
save for household furnishing.
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of a days work, do not forget to have
the mattress level at the start, or YOU
bed will not look straight when finished,
in spite of your best efforts.
Have you ever gotten into a bed made
up by a careless maid, perhaps in a
hurry, when you We're not feeling well?
No" Follow this advice, and your fam
lily, as we'll as friends, will agree there
is art in bedmaking. There is nothing
worse for the nerves than TO lie on a
wrinkled sheet.
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As they rose a servant said that a
person of he name of Gardiner wished
to sec Lord Broadstone at once.
File was waiting in the hall as they
went eut-a sleek, smooth-faced man.,
with the lnmistakable air of a we'll
trained servant.
my cousin Dorrison's nam a
Broadstone to his host. What is it,
Gardiner"
MY master sent me down from
London with Instructions to give you
this letter at once. my lord. He is de-
tanned In the House of Commons and
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A Dainty WiiiskhfO0m=iiaider.

Cut two circular pieces of cardboard
as large as a saucer and cover each
with crash. a Stencil pattern can be
applied to each side. Trim the edges
with a fancy cord and lightly tie the
discs together with ribbon at opposite
sides. This should be hung on the wall.
The discs easily hold the broom.
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The Case Of Lady BroddstOne"
First Of Serial of Great Fiction Offerings to Appear Exclusively
in THE EVENING STAR. Start Reading This Today.
cannot get down until tomorrow"

cannot get down until tomorrow"
Lord Broadstone took the letter,
opened it carelessly, and glanced at the
first line.
Il have reason to believe your first
Wife is still living. I have"
With a violent start and turning as
white as his shirt front. he crushed the
letter in his hand and thrust it into
his pocket, while he cast a frightened
look over his shoulder to make sure
that Mr.. Petherby had not seen it.
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Okra and Tomato SOUP.

Add to n pint sliced okra a pint
and a half of tomatoes. W quarts of
water. three tablespoonfuls each of
minced onion and rice. one green pep
per sliced, three tablespoonful salt and
any bones from steak or roast beef that
you happen to have on hand. Cook If
teen minutes over the fire. then put
into the cooker and leave four hours or
until needed. Take out. season with
salt, pepper and butter, and after reach
ing the boiling point on the stove,
serve.
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| NEWS FOR SHOPPERS

BEADED bags, with tops of silver, gun
metal or gold. are among the articles
reduced in price at Hahne & cos.
Smart linen cuffs, in flare style, with
collars embroidered to match, are de-
sirable accessories for the tailored
waist. They may be purchased at the
w. v. Snyder Company's.
A dark blue blouse of soft India silk,
Frightened by a lace-edged frill, very
stylish FOR wear with the coat suit, may
be seen at the David Straus store.
For practical service nothing can re-
place the regulation linen collars. They
are shown in many pleasing embroid-
cred designs at L. Bamberger & Co.'S.
A special sale of smart tailored coats
Of best quality broadcloth, in black and
colors, is being held at the Bee Hive.
AH
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THE MENU RECIPES.

When batter cakes are desired for
breakfast. they are much nicer if mixed
the night before. Prepare as usual.
leaving the batter quite thin, as it will
thicken from standing, and beat thor
eughly. In the morning. it is only
necessary to add the soda-dissoived in
milk or water-stir well, and they are
ready TO bake.
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SYNOPSIS.

Eva .Petherby, the beautiful daughter of John
Petl,erby. a millionaire manufacturer, loves and
is beloved by Don Stuart, a manly youth, and
chnm Of Eva s brother. stuart asks her father
tor the girls hand, but is -contemptuously re-
fused and forbidden the house. Less than a
year later the broke en- hearted girl Is forced into
a marriage with Lord Broadstone, q dissipated
s@dlindrel, the black sheep of his family. He
has been in America and married there, but
on the eve OF his wedding to Eva assures her
father his FIRST wife is dead. John Petherby's
doctor has told him that death may come to
BIN at any time. He tells Lord Broadstone
urlA-third Of his fortune has been wtlled to his
daughter. The other two-thirds Will come to
her If the son, IS years old, dies unmarried.