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and playing tar around her shrub
berg" suggested the Chcrub. 81 might
add that it's apt TO be "A heap safer for
you not to do So
"Aierci." murmurcd ,hc count. quite
undisturbed But there's no danger
haven't the least intention of sceiu-
the countess, much less of speaking to
her. had much rather talk to her
attorneys"
Want TO see her lawyers. ell! We'll.
she don't keep them out here in the
bushes"
This time the count INDUCED in cutie
genuine smile.
My dear Mr., Devinc." he protest
ed. you don't understand the situa-
ton. Perhaps If you did you could
be Of help to mo. Allow inc to state.
then. that il was not to revive a long
dead sentiment which brought me to
America. but sordid little matter Of
money. To be definite there was IL
marriage settlement paltry affair in
the shape OF q promised yearly i'll
come. At first it was pnid in fun and
regularly: then the payments came ut
irregular intervals and were Only par.
tial. OF late they have ceased. am
Informed by Mr.. Hewington that he
finds It impossible to continue them
AS though | would believe that. So
come here TO see for myself II the
rich Mr. Hcwington has suddenly bc-
come a beggar. And this Is what /
find" Count Necchi shrugged his
shoulders. spread oft his palms and
indicated the broad expanSe of Hew-
inrton Acres.
such an estate does not suggest
poverty to me. Now am prepared to
interview the attorneys OF my wife,
the countess
A twinkle Of amusement appeared in
II blue eyes Of Mr. Devine.
Imagine you can collect, do YOU
he asked.
II can make the attempt. 1t depends.
suppose, on what value Mr.. Hewing-
ton sets upon his word aud whether or
not he is willing to have his pleasant
little fiction as to a defunct son-in-l la W
exposed. What do you Think
Mr.. Devine could appreciate auda ci-
~. He grinned.
II think you're slick article" SAT-
he. land | should say you had got 'en.
Looks to me us If Mr.. Uewiugton
would either have to chloroform yo,,
or buy You off"
Count Vecchi INDUCED in non
chalant shrug,
II ask only what is justly due. One
cannot live without money"
There's more or less truth in that.
count only And Mr.. Devine pursed
her cherubic mouth quizzically. over
here we don't make a practice of chob-
ing our wives to get it,
Bah" The count waved aside this
reference to his brief domestic career
over hero ! shall make my demands
through madame's legal representa-.
tives'
you're improving Going to call on
them today?'
AS soon as | can get a message n
tho countess and learn the names OF
her attorneys"
"Oh. see. Now, wait. Let me
think that over n minute" The Cher
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no rubbed his pink chin thoughtfullv
You say you don't insist upon seeing
the countess personally; all you want
is the address OF her LAWYERS"
The count nodded.
"'Then III tell you what we might
do" suggested Mr. Devine. Lets go
mp and ask Timmins 20 find out. We
can get to his Office without being
seen What do you say"
The count was quite willing. lie Of
fcred Mr.. Dovine cigarette In his
most affnble manner, aud when the
Cherub has rescued his straw hat
they started off through the maze OF
limestone walks for the stables.
On reaching the Office he left the
count outside and went in alone ia
consult Iimmins.
Ever soc n picture ot Count Nec'
rhi;" he asked Timmins
Yes. 1inmlns had, but not for q
couple OF years.
Take squint through the window
at the chap outside" said Mr.. Devine
did the picture look anything like
him?"
Timmins psered through the glass.
YES. very like him, STR" he went on.
Then that's him." declared thu
Cherub.
mot the one that they said was
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ESTATE OF ROSA DEIINA TIL
BAUIT.

STATE OF VERMONT, Distric, %
Chttenden, SIS,
To all persons concerned in the es
tate OF Rose Delira Thibault late OF
Burlington. in said district, deceased,
GREETING:
At Probate Court, holden at Rur-
lirgton. within and for the District OF
Chittenden. on the 9th day Of April
1910. an instrument purporting to be
the last viii and testament Of Rosa
Delima Thihault, late Of Burlington, in
said district. deceased. was presented
to TIE court aforesaid for probate.
And II is ordered by said Court that
the 9th day Of May 1910, At the
Probate Court rooms IN said Burling
ton. he assigned for proving said In
strument. and that notice thereof be
given TO all persons concerned by
publishing this order three weeks sue
cessivelv in the Burlington Weekly
Free Press. a newspaper published at
said burlington, previous to the time
appointed
| Therefore. You are hereby notified to
appear before said Court, at the time
and place aforesaid, and contest the
probate Of said will, il YOU have cause.
Given under my hand, a. burlington
| in said district. this 18TH daN % April
1910.
ORMAN L. RAY,
| 43v3t Judge,
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II see" snld the Chcrub. HE says
hos come to collect that income you
promised him"
The impudent scoundrcl" exclnim.
cd Mr. Hewington lifting his clinched
fists.
That's the Talk. wouldn't give up
10 him If I were you. But be says X
he isn't paid he'll bring suit aud adj
vcrtise the feet that he's still alive"
The villain" gasped Mr.. Hewing-
ton.
II bad him sized up that way from
the start. That's why chuclted him
in on the Ice
"On ,he--thc ice. Mr.. DevineT'
"Whv. sure. thought he'd cool on
quicker in there than anywhere else.
"Ah. ! had forgotten. That is the ice
house. Of course. And h. threatens to
mike public his identity: This is ter
rible. Mr.. Dcvine. have told every
ono that he vas Why, Just think.
Y will no known that have stopped
toto deception"
The trembling Jaw of De Courcey
1lowngton grew firm.
"Dcvlne.' said he. this must not
he That man must not be allowed ut
,arge.'
"Oh. I'll attend to that. all right.
You Just stay mum and I'll keep him
on the icc. Bur not word to the
countess
Not word" promised Mr.. Hewing-
ton And in a month on so | will
build another icehouse for next sum-
Iner's use
For next summer And the Cher
uh's gaze widened as the full signifi
canoe Of this remark became clear to
him. Then you're planning to give
the count a good. long term. eh? Well
say. there's nothing slow about you
is there: Whew. Guess I'll have to
think It over"
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ESTATE or ZACHARY y. AUSTIN.

STATE OF VERMONT district Of chit
tenden. SIS.
The Honorable Probat. Court for
tho District Aforcsaid
ested In the estate of Zachary r. Aus
tin. late of Burlington, in said dis
trict, deceased
GREETING:
Whereas, application hath been
made TO this court in writing, by the
authority to sell all OF the real es-
tate and personal property of said de-
ceased. for tho payment Of debts and
charges OF administration, setting forth
therein the amount of debts due from
said deceased, the charges of admin
istration. and the amount of personal
estate and the situation of the rcal
estate.
| Whereupon. tho said Court appointed
| nd assigned the 10th day Of MAY
in said district. to hear and decide upor
said Application ana petition. and ord
cred public notice TO be given to al
persons Interested therein. ny publish
ing said order. together with the tim,
and place of hearing, three week,
succossively in the Burlington Week.
Free Press, newspaper which cir
rulates in the noighborhood If thos'
persons Interested In said estate. al
which publications shall be previous
! to the day assigned for hearing
| therefore. you arc hereby notified {,
and place assigned. then and there (,
sail court, To make your objections Z,
| the granting of sucn license, II go'
see cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington
in said district, this card dag Of April
! 1910
ORMAN =. RAY
A4.w3t Judge
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ESTATE EMMA ELIZA CURTIS.

state of Vermont District Of chit
enden.
70 all persons concerned in the es-
Emma Eliza Curtis late or Rur .
lington. within and for the District 81
.Chittenden. on the 18TH day OF April
1910. an instrument purporiing To De
the last will and testament Of Emma
Eliza curtis late of Burlington in sara
district deceased. was presented 10
the court aforesaid. FOR probate
And it is ordered by said Court mat
the 10Th day OF May '9l0.at the
probate Court rooms in said Burling-
ton. he assigned for proving said m
strument: and that notice thereof ne
given to all persons concerned, ny
publishing this order three weeks sue
ressively in the Burlington weekly
Free Press newspaper published at
said Burlington, previous to the time
appointed. .,s, Ga
Therefore. YOU are hereby notified to
appear before said Court, at the time
and place aforesaid, and contest the
probate Of said will. II you have cause
Given vader my hand. at burlington
in said district this lsth day OF
ORMAN T.. RAY.
A-N Judge.
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THE CALL OF THE HEART.

ON NY heart Is on the moorland,
TN tho old land. on the poor land
mere 1t hears the heather calling
And the gorse shake with the bee
Oh. It's there | would be lying
" ith the clouds above me flying
And blvs beyond the black-thorn tops
A peep - purple sea
ON. my heart is or tho mooriard,
ON the Old land. on the poor land.
Where the gypsy bands Of dreams pitch
camp.
The dark-eyed Romsry,
On, it's there | would he dreaming
With the sunset Ger me streaming
With her beside my campfire there
Whose voice still calls to me
With, her. the iight-foot ma iden.
with her eyes so Vision laden.
THAT little sister to the Nowers,
And cousin to the bee.
ON would that we we're going
Against the moorwind's blowing
To meet the playmates that she knew,
That child OF Facry.
ON, would that We We're sitting
Beneath the wild-fowls lifting.
Her dark eyes looking into mine
AS stars look I'm the sea
While. dim as autumn weather
And sweet as scents Of heather
our campfire trails its smoke Of dreams
Like mists along the lea
OH. heart. there on the moorland.
, The old land, and the poor land
/ Yo1're breaking for the gypsy love
! You neVermore viii see:
The little lght-foOt maiden.
! The girl all blossom laden.
Departed with her people
And the dreams that used to by
Madison Cawein. in the MAY scribner.
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WdTu lIlt StuDItS,
softly at the odd dilemma in
4 4 which he found himself.
III ever | needed the help of slick
lawyer, ! guess it's now" unused Mr..
Devne. "I'll go to town and look UP
Bob priscoll"
Mr.. Hcwington was content that
Count Necchi was no longer a menac-
ing figure to him and to his daughter.
Mr. Devine was seeing to that. Be
sides. there were more cheerful things
TO occupy Mr. Hewington's mind. He
had learned only half hour before Of
some very good news. Hewington
Acres was no longer owned, even tenn
porarly. by another In some way or
other tho estate had been restored in
tact 10 his daughter. He had not
grasped the details Of this fortunate
transaction. but lie understood vague
~ that young Mr.. Walloway had been
largely instrumental in clearing up
the difficulty. Adele had mentioned
him. He was an excellent young man.
Nicholas Walloway. True. his family
was not Of precolonial origin. but it
was wei enough established as fam
lies went nowadays. And he was so
distinctly superior to such young men
as this Cherub Devinc. who had his
good traits doubtless. but who was so
lacking IN the finer instincts. 1t might
be we'll TO talk the subject over with
Adele
IL foP
suited to the mood in which he found
the countess that evening. Her brown
eyes seemed to glow with a rapt ra.
dance at the first mention Of the Cher
ub's name.
What absurd notions we did have
Of him few days ago" she observed.
Ter father waved his glasses in
; mild protest.
we took only reasonable precaution,
nv dear"
Against what. daddy? He didn't
become litox cated: he didn't carouse;
he didn't fill the house with sporting
characters You remember how you
stormed when you heard about his
( parity
/ II admit being somewhat concerned
upon your account. Adele, feared
! that his guests might be-
Yes; know. was looking for a
crowd Of prizeiighters and gamblers
and the Walloways came with Bishop
Horton! How silly I felt. she ex'
claimed.
But he ~ crude--vcry crude-in man
ners. bearing. speech. especially in
his speech. Now, compare him with
Nicholas NallowAy. Nicholas Is a
well born. polished. refined
"Blockhead." broke In the countess
Hes wooden all over"
my dear. my dear, Nicholas. you
must remember, is a gentleman
$50 have always believed" replied
the countess, But don't care.
prefer live man to a wooden gentle
man.
MIR. Hewington had hoped now
there was no longer necessity for
Adele to propitiate this person. tha'
she would politely but efcctualy put
an end to their brief friendship. IT
his own tactful way Mr.. Hewinstor
stated MS much
"Then you should be thoroughly snt
ishcd,' responded the countess. 40
soon after he had given us back on
home ! sait him away forever"
What. Foreycr No. no, Adele
that will not do Mt all. You must no
be so abrupt. The fact is that I--er-
there Is little matter In which Mi
Devine has undertaken to give me as
sistance"
DADDY! You haven't borrowed an
money from him. hope:"
81! Borrow money OF him! Gel
tninly not 1t is quite a different Al
fair"
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COW NuSSIONERS' TOTICE.
Estate of Mary GU. burlington

The Undersigned, having been ap-
pointed by the Honorable Proba a
Court for the District of Cnittenden.
commissioners to receive. examine and
adjust the claims and demands OF all
persons against the estate Of Mary
Gill late VI Burlington. IN
said district. deceased, and all claims
exhibited in offset thereto. hereby give
notice that we will meet for the pur-
pose aforesaid at the office OF
Reeves and Villas In the city Of Bur
lington In said district on the 3rd
Saturdays ~ May and October next Al
10 o'clock 4. NJ, on each Of said dav>
and the six months from the 18th da y
Of April \. n. 1910 is the time linn
tied by said court for "a Id
creditors to present their claims to VI,
for exanina ton and allowance
Dated al Burlington this 18Th day OF
April A. y. 1910.
THOMAS REEVES
THOMAS REDMOND
43.w3t Commissioners
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COMNISsIONERS' NOTICE.
state Of Jonas Is. Reed, Burlington.

Estate Of Jonas d. Reed. burlington.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed h, the honorable probate court
FOR the district Of Chittcndcn. commits
Sloners to receive. examine and adjust
the claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Jonas q Reed,
late of Darlington, i'm said district.
deceased and all claims exhibited in
offset thereto. hereby give notice thai
we will meet for the purpose aforesaid
at the city clerks office in the city -
burlington, in said district, on the
third. FRIDAYS of MAY and october,
next. at 10 o'clock a, m, on each OF
said DAYS and that six months from
the 9cnd day OF April A. u. 1910 is the
time limited by said court for said
creditors to present their claims 10 w.
for examination and allowance.
Dated At Burlington, this 92nl cay
of April 4, II. 1910,
WAITER G. ISlIAAl
EDMUND c. MOWER
iiw3t Commissioners
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ITO be continued.b

Bilious Feel heavy after dinner
Tongue coated Bitter taste? Complex
ION sallow? Liver needs waking up
hoan's Regulets cure bilious attacks
~ cents at any drug store
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Estate Of Harmon \. NichoIos. Willis

The undersigned. having been APP
pointed by tho Honorable Probate
Court for the District OF Chitterden.
Comm ssioners, TO receive, examine
and adjust the claims and demands II
all persons against tho estate 81
Harmon a. Nicholas late of Williston.
in said district deceased. and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto.
hereby CIV" notice that we will mest
fore tho purpose aforesaid. AT the late
residence OF tho deceased In tho town
OF Willistown in said district. on the
3rd Wednesday, of MAY and October
next At 10 o'clock Il. m. on each ~
said DAYS and that six months from
the 20th daV of April A. r.
1910. is the time limited by SAID
court for said creditors to present
their claims TO us for examination
and allowance
Dated at "illiston this goth day ~
April A. II. 1o1n
G. r. CASEWELL
n. NJ Fay.
43.W3t ton1Olies
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STATE or VERMONT p.sUi.t %,
The honorable Probate Cour; f'r
the District Aforesaid
To all persons concerned In the -
tate or solomon Walker lat" -
BURLINGTON. in said district, deCc4Nr2
GREETING
Whereas said Court las assigned th'
I'm dav OF Nav next for rNamiul -
and allowing the account of the a
1ninistrator Of the estate OF said DC
ceased, and for a, decree ~
INC residue # said estate 20
the lawful claimants of the same
and ordered that public notice thereof
be given 90 all persons interested IN
said estate by publishing this ordtt
three weeks successfully previous 10
the day assigned, in the Burltnston
weekly Free Press. newspaper pun
lishcd at burlington. in said distrigt
therefore. YOU are hereby nouned
10 appear at me fro""l'
in burlington. Vermont, on the daV
assigned then and there TO contest
Inc allowance ~ said account II you
see cause. and to establish your rights
as heirs cgafecs and lawful CLAIM
ants ia said residue,
Given undo MY hand, this 18TH day
Of April 1910.
49v2t Judge
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Farmers. mechanics. .railroaders lab
orcrs rely on Or. Thomas Eclectric
oil Takes the stinE ou' or cuts burns
or bruises ut once. Pain can not stay
where II Is useo.
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ESTATE or CARL ". BAYsToN .NT
OTHERS. MINORS. or BURLINGTON

STA ~ or fkA''N ], l'lS''ini on
Chitt"ndcn SIS
The Honorable Probate court. f0'
the District Of Chittenden.
To all persons Interested IN tre es.
tatcS Of Carl r. Barstow ard others
minors OF Burlington.
GREETING
Whereas application in wrirnl
hath been made to this court by tie
guardian Of Carl Il Barstow. RayWo"d
! Rarstow Marion Barstow. porn'rv
RsrSfrw and George Barsto'T. minor
said wards setting forth ther"iH fhtt
t. will be beneficial for said wa-i-
sell the real estate Of said wards '-
INate, I'm The town of Colchester 0
/ said county
And thereupon The said court r.
lppiuttd and ass igned the 18TH IL :
May 1910, at the Proha'"
/ Rooms. a. said district. to hear 4,'
decide upon said application, and .--
dored that public notice thereof no
given - all persons interested tro~a-
| in nv publishing this crder three
weeks successivelv in tho Pairing, q
! Weekly Free Press. nowspa p''
which circulates in the neighbour
Of those persons Interested there
all which Publications shall he pro
ious 20 tho time appointed FOR 81 D.
Therefore you arc hereby rot ..
70 appear before said court, At '.t
time and place aforesaid. then ar"
there IN said court, 10 object 10 tN-
granting IT such license. II you s'f
Glvcn under my hand, AZ nc ~
hate Court Rooms. ms 27'h ''
April, 1910 ,,.. p,v
! I'I.Ef
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CHAPTER Mi.

u xR. DEvINE took the path to.
MI ward the stables, chuckline
softly at the odd dilemma in
4 4 which he found himself.
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CHAPTER ri.

= TOW. one doesn't expect to find
~ nan in frOck coat and silk hat
vi lodging behind bushes OH II
\ nlnce like I,nMinrtNn NCrNS
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Wall Paper and WINDOW Glass.

We have just received ), 900 rolls
of new 1910 Wall Paper. which
viii be sold at the very lowest
prices.
Nice Bedroom Paper. &c, SC. &c
and loo.
Nice Hall and Parlor Paper, IOc,
12c. 15c.
Call and look over our line be-
fore buying elsewhere.
We also have n complete line of
samples. from sc to So per roll.
Let US figure on your Spring
Pspering. We have complete as
sortment Of designs, printed in
oOlOrs, OF all the new and up-to-date
decorations, which will be gladly
shown TO anyone thinking OF Paper
ing or Decorating.
Call on z. NJ. Ricamore when
you need anything in Window
Glass. All sizes on hand. Nc
waiting TO order"
The RICASoRE STORE.
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GHmptiOn on the Farm.

Gather and burn the rubbish.
One forward look is worth forty
backward glances.
How some folks do enjoy rolling
up their sleeves. and bossine
the job that somebody elso does.
Gather pumpkins and squash
before n hard frost, and store away
in a dry place mot in damp CELLAR.
Bring in the corn horse after YOU
are through with it. Even a wood
en- horse will show the effects if
stabbed out in the field few
months.
Do not leave the old cabbage
stumps sticking up out of the
ground. They look slovenly and
breed fungous pests Pull them
up and burn them.
When killed by the frost, NOW
of the tops and burn them. Then
give the bed--and the rhubarb
plants, too--a thick winter over
coat of stable manure.
The cultivation season is over
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Attention, Farmers.

We have just received a COM
plete line of the well known
Buckeye Walking Cultivators,
and would be pleased to have YOU
come in and look at them. These
cultivators need no recommend
alton, as they are we'll known in
this County.
Don't be deceived by other
makes, when you can get Buckeye
for less money than some of the
other makes mot as good will cost
you.
We will keep full line of re-
pairs on hand at all times for these
machines. therefore YOU will have
no trouble in securing repairs if
anything breaks.
Call to see Us when you are in
town; always glad TO see you.
BERRYvILLE MILNE Co
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