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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-03
CHATTER XIII.

AS for the rest Of US, including So.
licitor Barnes. who had been rescued
from the library by some maid or
footman. we repaired Immediately to
the dining room, where the wedding
luncheon, Of Dearest's creation. await
led US, and had all taken our places be-
fore the big clock on the mantel quite
ceased booming the hour. OF course
the bridal nature OF the table decora-
lions made a hit-as my Americanized
wife persists in saying with those two
ardent lovers, Brancepeth and Agatha
First. and they admired and exclaimed
quite as IL the whole thing were gotten
up for their especial benefit. And It
was during this meal that we gathered
fuller details Of the trials and tribula-
tions that had beset the path OF this
now happy pair. which explained and
accounted for many hitherto unac-
countable happenings Of our own ex-
perience.
Among other things it appeared that
Brancepeth was, Of course. the owner
Of the checked coat I had seen In the
automobile In the woods, and that the
coat we had found in Terhune's closet
later had only borne resemblance to
it. The young man had run down from
his uncle's place in his machine that
day, he told us, to meet Agatha First
In the woods. by Encouragement with
her, which. of course, explained the
business Of her assumed headache and
refusal to go to Northbury with US.
They had been obliged to keep their
attachment secret evidently enough.
on account Of Brancepeth's uncle's de-
termination to marry him to Miss Sim
plin. But when we protested against
their having left us out of their conf
dence, Brancepeth explained they had
thought it best because they feared
that Cecil Chiltern. who. it seemed.
was a great friend ana political ally Of
his despotic uncle, would find out from
us, probably through my wife's friend
ship for his wife, about Brancepeth's
engagement to Agatha First. In which
event Brancepeth felt convinced Chill
tern would feel it his duty to inform
said despotic uncle, Thereby" as the
young man himself put 1t. raising the
deuce Of row for nothing. don't you
know"
crc M fsONTrNTrEnA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-03

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only Important thing to you meg! What
q PITY And the eyes ! love best IN the
world Snlied with tears And Il was
then that the whole thing came to me
ana saw AZ once what was the other
obstacle y had to face IN my attempt
to obtain fortune for my friend.
NOW tnat Agatha skins mistake In re-
gard TO mis- fondness for Agatha First
mad been dissipated by Brancepeth's
revelations, the only impeachment to the
satisfactory conclusion Of Arcn's anair
was Dearest's refusal TO cooperate
with me at this crucial moment be-
cause Of her belief that Terhune's wish
20 marry Agatha sixth was purely
mercenary one. And as ! at length
comprenendeo what ! mlght nave seen
4 Aons uMe aso y nao OnAy stoppeu
70 tnlnk, understood n SECOND ner
scorniui ana almost resentlui attltuoe
toward myseH on several occasions,
Ior apparently supporting my ariend "a
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new grasp 81 Ine SITUATION suooeniy
even 70 me. couiont Desln iast
enough 70 w 20 make my wlle unueL.
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myself tna1 Aernune s.ncerely Aovsa
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-03

two had given each other swift en-
brace before Agatha First hurried GA
70 meet her lover.
We mad Just reached the staircase.
however. when Dearest overlook as.
What are you going to dor she
asked Arch, who was just about to as
cend
eco up and ind Miss Lawrence re-
piled the distracted lover. "as quick as
j can. "
But Dearest glided past me and stood
in front Of him on the stairs. barring
the way.
Wait" she commanded She's In
her room, you can't do thatl You
can't go and scream the good news
through her door very we'll 1t wouldn't
do at all! You must have more regard
for the appearance Of the thingl"
But, good heavens!" cried poor Ter
hume, this ID no time to think Of APP
pearances It's three minutes Of onels
But my darling paid no attention to
him. Hold him. Wilfred," she ordered
me, and as sprang to obey was gone
In the shadow Of the hall above.
4 Two and q half minutes later, and
not second after, she appeared.
leading Agatha Sixth BY the hand.
though It Is true the latter looked
weepy-eyed, to say the least, and gave
every appearance Of reluctance.
This vanished. however. at sight Of
Terhune. red-faced and somewhat
warm from his vain efforts to tree
himself from my embrace. and she
few down the stairs to meet him and
by sheer force Of arms. not to be face
tious. compelled me to relinquish my
position In her favor. Something was
Jolly well pleased to do. by the way.
Arch is q hard man to hold when he's
riled. end that two and q half minutes
of suspense had made me his debtor
for couple Of knocks and one we'll
kicked shin
But just how the miracle OF Agatha
Sixth's change Of heart had been 40
complished, or in what manner Dear
est had SO presented her case as to
achieve such speedy results, am not
prepared to state. only know that It
was nothing more than had expected
OF the cleverness of my wife, and az
for Terhune, think he was too happy
to know or care.
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FOOD for the invalid.

y
Those who have sick people to feed.
and care for, are often at loss to-
know what to feed them and have IL
at the same time appetizing and nutri-
Z tious
IN serving glass of milk, a cup
Of Cruel or beef tea, place on a plate
covered with dolly.
In cases Of kidney disease, the diet
should be limited almost entirely to
vegetables, skinned milk and plenty
of water
Dyspeptic people should avoid all
starchy food and take only the sim
plest diet.
A rheumatic patient should be de-
MED sweets and only the white meats
should be eaten; also gluten bread
and toast
The hard part of an oyster should
be removed when serving them to an
i'll person.
The old-fashioned method of feed
ing cold and starving fever is not
considered good, as science has shown
that plenty of nourishment is required
TO repair the waste Of the tissues.
caused by the fever
After the liquid diet comes the
soups, thickened with rice and barley.
eggs in various forms, milk and cream
toast, chicken and beef jelly and sim
liar foods. Grape juice. lemonade.
iaxseed tea, barley water are drinks
that are given frequently, in small
quantities.
After a long illness, solid food
is resumed very gradually and In
small quantities, as the digestive sys-
tenn must not be over-taxed
Typhoid fever patients are. as
rule, very ravenous when they first
begin to improve, and the greatest
care should be taken that they do
not over-eat or take any food that
may cause a relapse.
Scraped beef sandwiches, sage and
rice pudding, bread and milk, baked
apples, soup with an egg beaten up
in it, custard and occasionally a wells
baked potato may be some of the
dishes that the invalid can eat with
safety.
Later broiled lamb chop or
piece Of rare beef steak may be-
given
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-03
From Handkerchiefs.

Innumerable are the dress aces
series that can be made from hand
kerchiefs. Besides the more usual
jabots and aprons. here are few of
them:
Oversleeves or sleeve protectors
take handkerchief apiece. preferably
one with a colored border.
Combing jackets,to throw over the
shoulders while fixing the hair, are
rsade of three handkerchiefs.
The handkerchief blouse calls for
the daintily embroidered but rather
heavy variety.
Quaint little busting caps for the
raid who does her own housekeeping
are simply bandanna ,handkerchiefs
run on an elastic.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-03

Archibald Terhune, popular and in
Aolent young bachelor OF London, re-
ceiyes news that he has been made nelr
an Income Of $4,000 a year, on condition
that he become engaged to be married
within ten days. Failing to do 20 the
legacy m s &c e taisd ase Y
where Lord Vincent and his wife. friends
9f Terhune, are discussing plans to ma
MN wife within the prescribed tine 4
persons named Agatha, all close girihood
chums. She decides to invite two OF them
% the castle and have Archie there as
one Of the guests. Agatha Sixth strikes
Arcnle as 81 handpainted beauty. Agatha
VINCENT tells her husband that Agatha
sixth already cares for Archie. He gains
from Agatha Sixth the admission that
@ne cares Tor him. but will require
months time fully to make up her mind
ceives attentions from Leslie Freer. Four
days OF the precious time have passed
when Terhune Is called to London on
sickness. excuses herself from. motor
trip planned by the Vincents. Later they
see Agatha First picking flowers with
Agathass seeming duplicity The follow
ing day the party visits the ruins Of an
old convent. Terhune continues his at.
4entions to Agatha Sixth. Then suddenly
he transfers his attentions to Agatha
First. Vincent scores him for his appar-
ent fickleness. The last evening of the
time allotted In which to become engaged
arrives. The following day Solicitor Burns
will arrive from London, and the Vim
cents are ANGUS to c0nsummate the en-
gagement. Vincent discovers Agatha
First and a man with his arm around
her waist. Vincent decides that the man
must be Terhune. The next morning Ter
hume and Agatha First are very friendly
ct the breakfast table. while Agatha
Sixth seems somewhat displeased Solicit
tor Burns arrives. The Vincents are
anxious In an interview of Vincent and
his wife the latter cries In desperation
over the puzzling condition Of affairs.
Solicitor Barnes arrives. The Vincent's
are anxious. VIII Terhune report an at
danced or free man? Terhune tells
Lord Vincent that he proposed to Agatha
him. Terhune declares that II he cannot
have the woman Of his choice that he
VIII sacrifice his aunt's fortune. An auto
mobile arrives.
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How to DIsInfect.


The careless manner in which many
people fumigate their homes after Q
siege of infectious disease Is to say
the least criminal
AS soon as the physician gives per-
mission to move the patient, he should
be given hot bath and a sponging all
over with a weak solution of bichlo-
ride, and move him into the room pre-
pared for him.
The sick room itself should be thor
oughly disinfected and everything that
has been used that 1t is necessary to
keep and is washable should be
soaked for several hours in a solu-
ton of carbolic acid twenty parts to
a hundred of water. 1t is almost i'm
possible to disinfect mattress well
at home and it should either be-
burned or sent to an establishment
where such things are sterilized
There are several methods of fumi-
cation; one is the burning of sulphur,
and follow thatsby wiping off every
thing In the room with solution of
bichloride, one part to FIVE hundred
of water. The walls may be wiped
with broom bag dampened with the
solution.
The use of formaldehyde is pre-
ferred by many, stopping up every
crack and keyhole and letting the vol
atile substance penetrate every part
of the room.
All bedding should be spread out
over chairs so that the gas viii have
easy access to it. Leave the room
closed for IL hours, then air thor
oughly Formalin lamps which pro
duce the gas may be purchased. This
is one of the easiest methods and one
that is considered most satisfactory
Books and toys are something impossi-
bic to fumigate or disinfect. and 1t is
much better to burn them than to run
any risks of contagion.
Disease germs live long time in
hiding, and one cannot use t . much
care and precaution.
The germs of consumption are
killed by few minutes exposure to
the direct sunlight, as are many other
germs, so let us use the cheap and
easily available germicide and keep
our homes healthful and sweet
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-03

sake!'' Then, as Terhune only stood
and stared at her with dropped jaw.
she stamped her foot vehemently.
DONE stand and stare like. that!''
she cried. DO as say! Hurry! Run
for your life!''
And Arch was gone at the word,
though don't think he had until then
any idea that there was still time to re
trieve the day and a fortune.
To do him justice, don't think he
had any other thought subsequent to
Brancepeth's story and the revelations
that fol owed in regard to Agatha
Sixth's leason for refusing him. than
that she was more likely to change her
MINI, and marry him after all. since
he1 suspicious had proved unfounded
And this thought, to give him all his
Tue, had been sufficient to make him
happy without any thought OF his
aunt's property. In fact. | think he
had forgotten the latter in the first
bliss of the moment, but when Dearest
raised her warning and inspiring cry
he had realized that after all fortune
ike that his aunt's property represent
I'D was quite well worth the having
I'm not attempting to deny, you see.
that there was enough of his old self
left, In spite of the changes love had
brought about, not to make him rather
certain, now that Dearest had remind
I'd him of 1t. that Aunt Georges Aus
sralian farm would not make half a
bad sort OF wedding present. At least
I noticed that he lost no time in obey
ing her mandate, for no sooner were
the words out Of her mouth than Ter
hume was in full cry for the staircase,
with Dearest and myself hard after
him, while couple Of fox terriers that
had sprung from dear knows where
added to the confusion by yapping at
our heels amt otherwise impeding our
progress, in praiseworthy attempt to
be in at the death, And even as I
tripped and stumbled over them and
laughed and whooped with Dearest. I
heard that chump Of Brancepeth out
on the stoop shrieking. Gone away!
Gone away as II he were possessed.
It Is noswonder. then. having admitted
the childish state of excitement IN
which Terhune's last throw for for
tune against time had thrown us, that
In the confusion we all three succeed
ed In running into Agatha First. as she
came round the corner Of the hall on
her way. suppose. to find out what
all the noise was about Dearest
stopped q moment to explain things to
her and could see over my shoulder,
even as hurried after Arch. that the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-03
alaek veIxet Raas.

The gold mesh purse, which is SO
dear to the heart of women. has been
almost supplanted by the black velvet
bag.
They are made of thick velvet and
are framed in gold or silver They
are variousiy shaped. but all are sus-
pended from the arm by heavy silken
cords and tassels. very long. SO that
the bag drops to the knees Some are
elaborately beaded. but generally the
fabric is Of so fine quality that 1t
needs no other embelIishment than
.ts own elegance.
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CHAPTER xu.continued.

so you were the man In the draw
ing room the other night?'' she ex-
claimed. when he had finished telling
her. and she opened her beautiful gray.
eyes very widely at young Murray.
by Jove. yes!" added. land it
wasn't old Terhune, after all"
And 1t wasn't old Terhune, either.
who was with Agatha First the day
you saw the red automobile In the
woods" she said
by Jove, moi" said excitedly. Il
knew I'd seen that machine Of Brance-
peth's before" And as glanced at it
again the whole Significance Of the
mystery we had made In regard to
Agatha First and Arch came to me
with the force of revelation turned
to explain 1t all to Dearest, but. as
usual. she was ahead Of me.
1t was you all the timei" she said
to Murray, but with smile Of such in
effable relief that wondered, until she
turned to Arch and saw what bearing
that fact had on the situation in re-
gard to Agatha Sixth and Terhune's
aunt's property.
I'm so sorryl. she said, holding out
her hands to the old boy. I'VE did you
an injustice, Mr. Terhune!" And she
told him briefly Of the scene she and
and Agatha Sixth had been witness
TO the other night In the drawing room
and our suspicious of him in connec-
ton with 1t.
It took him moment or two to
grasp what she meant. and what her
discovery that our suspicious were un-
Just might mean. and spoke before he
did
And now 1t will be all right, Dear
ess. / said. about Agatha Sixth. She
win see that she was unjust to Arch
and you will tell her. won't your" And
4 looked at her eagerly. But to my
surprise. just as thought everything
explained. everything arranged and
the road clear to reconciliation and
engagement between my friend and my
wife's friend, toward the accomplishing
OF which object we had invited both
parties to come to Castle Wyckhoff.
Dearest seemed inclined to spoil the
whole thing by refusing to act as medi-
ator between the two. Ana mediator
was necessary. that is If they were
to be brought together in time to make
the engagement fact before thu fatal
hour had arrived, for Miss Lawrence
was still locked In the fastness Of her
room.
II sayl" implored. seizing Dearest's
hand, don't hesitate nowl At such a
crisis. Go and tell Agatha Sixth the
news and get her to come down before
Its too late! BY Jove. it is hard on
poor old Terhune to lose fortune be-
cause you choose to have whims." |
was so earnest was almost angry.
zone would think a fortune was a mat
ter of no Importance to him at all"
That's just iti1 replied my wife
sadly; sits of too much Importance.
The only reason that hesitate to do
as you ask is because I've seen all
along that the fortune has been the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-03
Ie<kx--N @,<s.sN-.
Getting Even.

Baby Tim had tried his mothers Pc,
thence beyond endurance. and, declar<
Ing her intention of administering inn
mediate corporal punishment. she
snatched up the nearest available
weapon. which happened to be Tins
big rag doll. Tim, though little hurt.
howled Justify. and that night. taking
the doll to bed with him as usual.
sternly exclaimed: ITS your turn
now. Topsy You whipped me this
afternoon, but you'll sure get yours
nowl"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-03

silk cord ornaments and buttons form
the fastening. n. Rmall vest of white
silk is ATTACHED er the fronts and
buttons with small silver buttons to
the throat.
Materials required: Five yards 4S
inches wide. one and one-fourth yard
Paisley silk % inches wide, Ave yards
lining satin "A inches wide. three cord
ornaments. one-fourth yard plain silk
on the cross.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-03
ero BE coNTINUEDa
Your rhouohts.

nDn't go to sleep with frown on
your brow. A drawn-down mouth and
screw ed-up eyes help to bring wrinkles.
But really one needs to think pleas
ant thoughts in the daytime. too.
Pleasant thoughts bring a serene ex-
preston to the face. which. as the
years go on, becomes permanent
The people you meet who have pleas
ing faces are the ones who have never
allow hard or unkind or discomfort
ed thoughts to ind resting place
in their minds. and there is urgent me-
costly for cultivating serenity to fan
asleep with.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-03
SOME VITAL AIDS TO BEAUTY
invigorating Bath Is One Of the Best
Youthful Society Good for the
MiddIe-Aged.

An invigorating bath that is espe-
cially good for pale. under-nourished
women is made Of SO grams of sui
phate of potassium, 100 grams OF sub
carbonate of soda and 40 grams OF
gelatin.
Dissolve the gelatin in quart Of
boiling water and then add this and
the salts to the hot bath
Al toilet water that is both reviving
and identifying, and that Is said to be
the great Bernhardt's secret OF beauty
and youth, Is made from this formula:
Alcohol ............1a pint
Spirits of camphor .........2 ounces
Spirits OF ammonia. ........2 ounces
Sea salt % ounces
Boiling water to make quart.
Put all in a bottle and shake thor
oughIy. The bottle must be shaken
before the lotion is used and the liquid
rubbed into the skin with the hands.
For the stout woman of middle age
Turkish and electric baths are valu-
able, the heat and steam and massage
Of these helping to keep down weight,
but the thin one must build herself up
with olive oil, delicate food. rest and
placid thoughts,
For the rest, would advise all
women nearing their rubicon to cult
vate youthful society, for the presence
Of youth keeps the spirit young. and
it is a great provision for age to beson
friendly, even tender. terms with the
coming generation Pray. let them
practice the fascihations. too-the
sort Of womanly sweetnesses, the
dear and forgivable coqnetries, that
win and hold friends and adorers to
the end.
The vanity is forgiyable, for It is
the duty of all women. whatever their
ages, to wish to be admired and loved.
Katherine Morton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-03
Too Valuable.

What you want to do is to have
that mudhole in the road fixed" said
the visitor.
THAT goes to show" replied Farm
er Corntossel. how little you reform
ers understand local conditions. I've
purity nigh paid of mortgage with
the money made haulin' automobiles
QUE o. that mudhole."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-03
Erocks for Warm Weather.

A number Of smart little frocks may
be found in dark blue or black for
trotting or travelling. Some Of these
have collars and guimpes. but the
bare throat idea promises to have
even greater popularity this summer
than it had last year. and it behooves
the woman who hasn't already bleach
ed and massaged her throat to go to
work on it now.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-03
| FOR BOTH DAY AND EVENING
Light Gray Cloth Coat Designed t
Serve TWO Purposes, If Wearer
Desires.

In light gray cloth this makes a
really useful coat that may be worn on
occasions in the day time, and also
serves for evening wear as well; white
cashmere satin is used for the lining
throughout.
The large collar and cuffs are of
Paisley silk in terra-cotta shades, with
an edging Of plain terrarcotta. Gray
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-03
Out Of place.

Everything woman has she puts
on her back"
Then my wife win look funny wear.
ing that new breastpin gave her yes
terday."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-03
rha Bur Scarf.

The fur scarf holds its place with
the one Of satin. but it must be large
and rich to be fashionable. 1t is
sometimes lined with contrasting
fur and again the lining is Of bright
coIored satin or broeade.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-03

Doc Well. you'll certainly find Il
a safeguard to boil the water.
Blinkn Dern the wateri Let &
boil itselfl
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|Zzg FGIfEN
[2sz|aABINET

My the hungry know the real
joy Of eating Simple outdoor
NE stimulates the muscular system and
INDUCES or preserves stale Of health. J.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-19
WOMAN STANDS
DRUGGIST TEST
MRS. BOYD. OF MINERAL, APP
PLIES FOR LICENSE ALONG
WITH MEN.

Mrs. ". r. Boyd. Of Mineral, Louisa
county. was the only female appi-
cant who stood the examination OF
the State Pharmacy Board Yesterday
In Richmond.
A widow young and pretty Mrs,
Boyd apparently had no trouble solv-
Ing the problems confronting her,
and was among the first TO complete
the examination. She IL the proprie-
tor of drug store at Mineral. and
graduated from the University Col
lege of Medicine at the close Of the
past session. She was an applicant
for Il full course certificate. along
with twenty eight members OF the
sterner sex
There were twenty-five applicants
for the assistant certificate. one o.
this number being coiored. TWO ne
sroes applied for full certificates.
Members of the examining board
expect To announce the result Of the
tests by Friday of this week
f-re only wUTaU applicant Tor p
pharmacists license last year wac
Miss Louise NJ. SHIELD. o. 331 South
Fourth street. who Is now first as
sisiant 10 her father in his drug store
at Third and Main streets. Miss
SHIELD is also q college graduate,