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CHAPTER xvI.-continued.

Get your watch" advised Gabrielle,
land your pins and things. I've got
all mine In this chamois bag, except
the gold beads; they wouldn't go, SO
I'll just carry them. I'm not afraid,
but l would rather have my things
with me, somehow"
l collected my small store of val
uables, and we formed a procession
of three and ventured downstairs,
walking softly, as though afraid to dis
turb some one.
With every step our confidence re-
turned. We tried the front door and
found it closed and bolted; the win
dows in the hall and living room were
securely fastened; the dining room
also appeared impregnable; and when
we found the door to the safe tightly
closed, was beyond measure relieved,
and almost ready to laugh at my sus-
picions.
In the kitchen we found the cellar
door open, and debated whether we
should lock 1t and thus prevent Mary
Anne's return, or wait and greet her
III ulSdppIONluS array
Let us listen," suggested Gabrielle,
and sat down upon the top step to
carry out her suggestion.
Then occurred the accident to which
/ referred In the very beginning. She
held her gold beads in her hand, and
somehow managed to break the catch
and away they went We could hear
them rolling down into the cellar step
by step, and Gabrielle was at first
motionless with surprise. then as US
ual prepared for immediate action.
I'm going after them" she an
nounced, literally rising to the oc-
c1sion.
Down there?' shuddered Elizabeth.
ooh. no! Wait till morning"
II spent every cent of Cousin Lucy's
check on those beads" said Gabrielle,
folding her kimono about her and pre-
pairing to descend, "and I'm going to
pick them up right away. Wait till
morning, indeed! You might suppose
they were pebbles"
We sighed apprehensively, but pre-
feeling that we must share whatever
fate was in store for her, as well as
help collect her property. So we went
carefully down the steps, holding our
candles well before us.
Those miserable beads had rolled
to the most remote places, of course,
and we got so interested in looking
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for them we almost forgot to be
afraid.
Suddenly, however, Elizabeth gave
a stified scream, which was more of a
gasp, after all, and shrank back
against the wall.
There is some one in here" she
whispered. Il know it."
How do you known"
Gabrielle tried to speak boldly, but
the hand which held the candle shook
until a little shower of melted wax
fell upon the floor.
Il was feeling-under the steps,
Elizabeth found articulation difficult
when touched hair-human hair. ="
We gazed at one another in abject
terror, unable for the moment to
speak or move; then Elizabeth, whose
nerves were completely unstrung,
swayed suddenly as though she were
going to faint.
I'm afraid" she gasped-"awfully
afraid. 1t was hair, and-oh, dear!
what shall we do?"
She began to sob in a hopeless kind
to join, when heard a suppressed ex-
clamation, followed by scrambling
sound and the simultaneous flash of
two dark lanterns, as man advanced
from the back Of the cellar, while an
other appeared from beneath the
steps.
Instinctively we drew close together,
and when we afterward compared
notes found we had each tried to
scream but could not.
Don't be frightened" said voice
which sounded strangely familiar;
iit's only us, Blake and l."
The girls stared with mingled relief
and amazement, but looked the other
way, for l felt curious sensation of
personal disgrace, and as though
could not bear to meet their eyes.
But" said Elizabeth, at last
but" ...
1T is odd, isn't it," said Mr.. Ben
nett, with a laugh he tried hard to
make natural. 'Tm-I'm most awful
ly sorry you happened to come down.
We did not want you to know any
thing about it"
He paused abruptly, conscious that
he was floundering badly, and turned
to his companion.
Tell them, Blake" he commanded.
This thing has got to be explained,
and. after all, it's your business, not
mine"
YES" said Gabrielle, in her most
high and mighty voice; 1T does seem
to need explaining"
l admired her very much just then,
for it is not every woman who can
look dignified and imposing when en-
veloped in kimono, with a spiutter-
ing candle in her hand, and a dearth
of stiff petticoats to sustain her moral
backbone.
Mr.. Blake cast an anxious glance to-
ward the recess from which he had
emerged.
"One moment" he said, then dis
appeared into the darkness, whence
we plainly heard subdued whisper
ing.
Are there more of your" demanded
gabrielle, out with rather forlorn
quaver in her voice instead of the note
of stern Interrogation she had in
tended.
Its all right" said Gordon Ben
nett ION my honor, Miss Gabrielle,
it's all right"
your honor!"
l had not intended to speak: the
words escaped before was aware of
1t. He turned and looked at me stead.
lily, and again involuntarily averted
my eyes.
''On my honor" he repeated.
Now" said Mr.. Blake, returning;
"if you will kindly come upstairs,
am ready to explain. but fear must
cause you some pain, or at least a
shock"
We went up to the living room,
Elizabeth and very conscious of our
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Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury win surely destroy the sense OF smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering IL through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except prescrip-
lions from reputable physicians the damage they
will do Is ten fold 10 the good you possibly de-
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured
by +. J. Cheney Co.. Toledo. o.. contains mer-
curry, and is taken Internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces OF the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be you get the
genuine II is taken internally and made In Toledo.
Ohio by r. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists Price, 75c. per bottle.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
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Fiery COURTESY.

In Canadian town few days ago
a dry goods firm was burned out in
the morning. In the afternoon a COM
peting firm inserted the following ad-
vertisement in local paper:
1--WE desire to extend our sympathy
to our respected competitors in their
loss by fire and to express the hope
that their affairs may soon be so ad-
justed as to enable them to continue
business without undue loss of time"
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Bobby rushed out to meet his father
the other night as he was returning
from work and said, breathlessly:
"Oh, papa, won't have TO study
nearly so hard at school any more y
Now, Bobby had been doing far
from well, and his father was pleased
to hear of the new interest, hoping
for better things.
"How's that, my SOM" said he.
"Oh. ! got put back a class. The
Housekeeper.
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Rreaklnn the News Gently.

A good example of the extremely
courteous in public correspondence
was the notice sent to Charles James
of the government of George the Third.
1t read thus: His gracious majesty
has been pleased to issue new COM
mission, in which your name does not
appear" ..
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What a Woman VIII Not Do.

There is nothing a woman would not do
10 regain her lost beauty. She ought TO be
fully as Jealous in preserving her good
looks. The herb drink called Lanes Fam
lily Medicine or Lanes Tea is the most ef'
ficient aid in preserving beautiful skin,
and will do more than anything else TO re-
store the roses to faded cheeks. At all
druggists and dealers, 25c.
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a Bad Break,

That was bad break DR.. Green
made"
What was it?"
"He advised our travelling man TO
give up work for a while and travel
for his health. Detroit Free Press.
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Bank Balance and independence.

Business women have evolved the
idea OF saving, and the thrifty incen-
tive was not inspired by their broth.
ers. but rather envelopes the girl with
pendence which evolves tn. girl with
$500 or $500 to her credit and spurs
her on to add more and mure to the
raServa
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How Could He Tell?

Hirum-Was yer house damaged by
that there cyclone?
Ike-Dunno. I hain't found ii yit.
Cleveland Leader.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25

Every time a married man lets out
the remark that he is free from worry
and care, other married men give him
the merry grin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25

Thousands Of country people know that
in time of sudden mishap or accident
Hamlins Wizard Oil is the best substi.
tute for the family doctor. That is why
il is so often found upon the shelf
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25

A pessimist needs Garfield Tea, the Herb
laxative which regulates the liver. corrects
constipation and brings good health and
good spirits.
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.. 7. HOLMES. 3l5 Jackson S.. 81. Paul. MIMI; 90
Wv. BENNETT 8oi New York Lie BLDG, Omaha, Men.
ID \ L. /: 6

al have suffered with piles for thirty
six years. One year ago last April be-
gan taking Cascarets for constipation. In
the course of week noticed the piles
began to disappear and at the end OF six
weeks they did not trouble me at all.
Cascarets have done wonders for me. Il
am entirely cured and feel like new
uan." George Kryder, Napoleon, o.
Pleasant, Palatabie. Potent, Taste Good.
Do Good. Never Sicken, Weaken or Gripe.
l0c, Csc. Soc. Never sold In bulk. The gem
une tablet stamped G G. Guaranteed to
cure or your money back. $50
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Browns Bronchial Troches" give relief
in Bronchial and Lung Troubles A sim
pie remedy. 25 cents box. Samples sent
free by John /. Brown e. Son, Boston, Mass.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25

Nine men out of a possible ten wear
a sad look after they have been mar.
ried year.
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No man will become drunkard IL
he knows how to make home run.
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PLIES CURED IN q TO DAYS

PAZo OINTMENT Is guaranteed TO euro any case
Of Itching, Blind. Bleeding or PTotruding Piles in
Bto IA days or money refunded 900.
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INADEQUATE.

Doctor Monk--Did those mustard
plasters that left seem to relieve the
pains in your chest to any consider
able degree?
Ostrich-Well, no; can't say that
they have; but alphabetically I've
eaten only five of them!
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italian Proverb.

A small cloud may hide both sun
and moon.
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possible TO secure homestead OF 100 acres
free, and additional 100 acres at SO per acre.
The development of the country has made
marvellous strides, IL 10 a revelation, a rco-
ord OF conquest by settlement that Ia remark
nble."-Erract from correspondence ofa National
Editor, TDilo ptSfted Canada IN AugastL last
The grain crop of 1908 will net many
farmers $1,000 TO $500 per acre. GRAIN
raising. mixed farming and dairying are
the principal industries. Climate is excel
lent; social conditions the best; railway adj
vantages unequalled; schools, churches and
markets close at hand. Land may also be
purchased from railway and land companies.
For Last Best West" pamphlets, maps and
Information as 10 how TO secure lowest rail-
way rates. apply 10 Superintendent OF Immi-
grafton, Ottawa, Canada, or the authorized
Canadian Government Agent
2. 7. HOLMES. 3IS Jackson st.. 81. Paul. MIMI, On
WV, BENNETT. B0i New York Iila Rlds 0m.h. Ma
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$40 Acres 0f hsnS
In WESTERN CANADA
WILL MAKE YOU RICH

Fifty b u 8 h els per
acre We bee n
grown. General
averagegreaterthan
In any other part Of
the continent. Under
new repuIatinns IA In
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-18
French Compromise.

An amusing story OF compromise is
mentioned in Paris contemporary.
II seems that the law of France re-
Quires parents to name their children
either after the saints in the calendar
or from a parsonage in history A
citizen of Troyes went to the regis
trar 20 inscribe the name Of his little
daughter. whom he wished to be
known as Marianne. The registrar
adjusted his spectacles. scratched his
head. and then declared it was impos-
sible. Marianne did not comply with
either OF the requirements Finally
the matter was arranged 20 the sstis-
faction Of both the parents and the
registrar. To the child was given the
name OF Marie Anne. To the parents
II was almost what they wanted. and
the law was satisfied.
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Smart Coat for Little Girls.

without difficulty, and requires for the
ten year size only l-3 yards of ma
terial 81 inches wide. The style is
all excellent one for practical use, and
It goes without saying that the smart
little model might be employed to adj
vantage for the finest material.
For early fall wear this coat would
naturally be made in cloth or a good
serge. but meanwhile a thin summer
serge or some wash material would
be more useful
A lightweight covert cloth would be
most admirable for il, and in the
event of this being used only stitching
and buttons should be the ornamental
ton. II blue or red serge is chosen
a plain white linen or embroidery
collar and cuffs of the same would
give n more childish and summary
note than the velvet and applique here
used
The model is for children from six
Years up, and for the younger ages
the coat could be most daintily real
lied in white, pink or blue pique.
The hat is one of the African he'll
NETS now in vogue, and is swathed
with a soft scarf of white null spotted
with dark blue The shape itself is of
plain white duck.-Boston Globe.
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The Willy Giraffe.

Perhaps the most difficult OF all wild
animals to capture is the giraffe. In
addition to being very rare. giraffes
are exceedingly timid and are very
swift-footed.
There is no special way to capture
giraffe, as almost every way has
been tried. and ali have been almost
equally unsuccessful. The method
which has occasionally resulted in q
capture is by using a long cord at each
end OF which Is round weight This
cord is thrown by the hunter in such
a manner as to wind around the an
imars legs. either bringing it TO the
ground or rendering 1t incapable Of
escaping before it is made prisoner.
Most of the CRATES in captivity have
been caught by chance when young.
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inexpensive Idea.

Having found a short length Of
sheer linen. or even fine batiste. for
white blouse. and already possessing
the desire for some Irish lace to deco
rate it, considerable unhappiness may
result if the money for the beautiful
crochet be not forthcoming. A most
clever arrangements substitute Tor
the broader widths-was seen on a
perfect little blouse. the front box
pIeat and side pleats of which we're
edged with the narrowest scallops OF
irish lace. The same treatment was
applied to the collar, the cuffs and a
triple jabot-
The combination of really good ma
terials gave much the same effect of
true elegance that is usually gained
by the insertion of wider laces. and
that is frequently lost, l may add, by
an excess of trimming
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-18
THE LATEST IN PlNCUSHloNs
Dainty Novelties Seen in New York
That Of Course Are Sent
by Paris.

In the window OF shop near TWEEN
ty-third street are four irresistible Ut
tie ladies who stand about IL inches
high and who have come straight
from Paris to show us how the new
modes are to be worn. Not that this
is their only mission in life, for their
supposed function is to act as a pin
cushion.
One OF the little figures is gowned
in brown pOngee OF empire model,
with long coat, which has evidently
been thrown back in answer TO the
long swinging motion OF her stride.
In one lapel. says Vogue. is a red
rose. half covered with "A fluffy jabot.
A wide ruAle frames the oval of her
face and is repeated in the ends of her
sleeves.
With her left hand. in true foreign
fashion. she swings a paper package
by gilt string. while her right is
engaged with the leading string of her
poodle. With her large straw hat,
plumed in maroon, she wears a white
maline veil
Another figure. gowned in pink tus-
sor cotele, rests one knee on chair
of gilt and nOnchalantly leans her
long. thin arms, covered with fine
white lace, over the back of the same.
Passemcnterie OF green, and pink out
line the decolletage OF her corsage and
she gaZes at her admirers with the
insolence of beauty from beneath a
wide brimmed hat OF pink and green
straw with marabou trimming.
Very different is her sister. in a
trOck OF taupe. who is using her rose
garlanded hat box as foot rest while
she ties the laces of high tan suede
boot. meanwhile looking from under
her cherry trimmed hat with roguish
black eyes. A typical Lydia Ianguish
rests in a sidewise, indolent fashion
in a screened porch chair made OF
gold cord her close fitting dress of
blue outlining her slender form. A
very attractive and alluring quartet,
these little lady pin cushions from the
capital of dress. and very far removed
from anything suggesting a fancy doll,
which most distinctly they are not.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-18
RECIPE FOR A HAPPY HOME.
Brains and Good Housekeeping Go To-
gether-Avoid Becoming Slave
of Tradition.

AS a recipe for happy home there
is none better than brains and good
housekeeping The more a woman
knows the more easily she achieves.
Housework undirected by brains spells
drudgery.
The housewife with brains knows
the value of system, of disregarding
traditions if they mean a waste of
higher powers. of making life more
simple if following the fashion means
cramped nerves and strained purse.
The brains shows the futility OF
scrubbing, stitching, and busting as
homemaking qualities; while the other
half will never let culture run ram
pant while stockings are undarned and
meals are heller SHELTER.
A woman was once asked to define
her ideal housekeeping. 1t is that,
she said, where the woman keeps the
house and not the house the woman
Houses have a way of not only keep
ing" the woman, but binding her with
chains impossible to break unless
brains form more than half the mix
ture used in that holse's running.
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GROWS ASPARAGUS IN TUBES
Frenehman's Manner Of Forcing veso-
table Means Work, But IL Pro
ouees Results.

For some time a French agricultu'
rist. NJ. Bouyer- Fonteneau. has been
trying a new method of euluvating
asparagus, which they grow and COOK
so well in France.
Starting from the principle that all
cultivated vegetables. in order to OBJ
tain the best results. ought TO be
grown under the same conditions that
they choose for themselves when grow
ing Wild. NJ. Bouyer-Fonteneau does
not allow the banking that is usually
done. which he considers harmful.
Ii is easy to understand that a root
OF asparagus buried a foot or more
in the ground will push stalks towards
the surface for air and light, without
which It would become anaemic, or
rot. II is better then. TO bury II only
about quarter or third as deep
without banking. and as soon as the
head appears TO place over II a tube
of pottery, two or two and one half
inches In diameter and about eight
inches long. oiled with earth.
The asparagus pushes up through
this tube sheltered from the light.
which is necessary. II II is to be white.
when II comes out at the top IL is a
simple matter to take away the tube
and cut the stalk with the greatest
easy and without any risk OF hurting
the root or the other shoots.
NJ. Bouyer-Fonteneau states that as
paragus thus treated comes to matur-
ity nearly a month in advance OF that
banked in the old way. This is cas-
lily explained by the fact that the heat
OF the sun acts more quickly on a
root near the surface OF the ground
than on one buried deeply. Besides.
the stalk once in the tube grows fast
er than in the ground.
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TIC Arrange Cotton spooIs.

As absolutely nothing in the way of
sewing can be done without cotton, It
is important that goOdly supply OF
white and coiored thread in all mum
bers be kept constantly on hand a
device may be had for keeping these
spooIs in good orderand easy Of access.
II will also be found as a great time
saver, as the spools are in view and
the one wanted may be picked out at
once. This may be made az home by
taking a piece OF pine board not too
thick, and driving wire nails about
two and one-half inches long through
from the under side. on these are
placed the various spOols. One does
not realize xhat a great convenient e
Il Is 10 have the sewing cotton 50 ar
ranged until II has been tried.
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Popular Collars.

Three pretty collars are at present
in vogue-one in Dutch Nandyke
style. one a simple Eton. and the 9th
er a deep Puritan collar with a bow
and tab ends
Pretty colo-ed neckwear is shown
for wear with summer shirtwaists.
and many young women are making
I'd these bits OF neckwear for them
selves.
4 white linen collar in Dutch or
Eton style is dotted and scalloped
BY hand in color.
Two quarter-yard lengths 81 coiored
evelet embroidery founeing make a
graceful 5abot. and this Is attached
70 the collar with pert little bow q
the cycict embroidery over coiored
linen.
With white or plain co,orcd linen OF
chambray biouscs these eyelct embFoi-
derrd and hand-workcd neck dress
ings are extremely dainty.
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SMALL GIRLS COAT
EXCELLENT STYLE FOR GAR
MENT OF PRACTICAL USE.
Suitable Materials Now May Be
Picked Up cheap-Modei Shown
for Children Of from Six
Years Up.

Wide serges and thin summer cloth,
such as is suitable for the indispensable
coat for the child, are TO be picked up
everywhere. in just the right euanti-
ties. and often as cheaply as so cents
a yard. Most pleasing little wash
textures are seen in similar cuts.
linens galore, calicos, ginghams.
crashes-some good enough for
dress-actually smart. all reasonably
priced and in admirable style
In fact this is the moment for good
bargain remnants. for so much buying
is done at the beginning of season
that shopkeepers fear to have things
left on their hands and so cut prices
tremendously at this time.
The illustration shows coat that
a small girl may slip on and on herself