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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
CHAPTER XIII.
An unexpected Meeting.

Keith paused at the landing. look.
ing down into the deserted office. al
most tempted to return and force
Hawley into a confession of his pur-
pose. 1t vas easy for him to con-
ceive what would be the final result
of this interview between the artistic
gambler and Miss Maclaire. In spite
of the vague suspicion of evil which
the plainsman had implanted within
the woman's mind. the other possessed
the advantage. and would certainly
improve IT. All conditions were de-
cidedly in his favor. He merely
needed TO convince the girl that she
was actually the party sought. and
she would go forward playing the
game he desired. believing herself
right, totally UNCONSCIOUS of any
fraud The very simplicity of it rem
dered the pot the more dangerous.
the more difficult TO expose. Hawley
had surely been favored by fortune in
discovering this singer who CHANGED
TO resemble Hope so remarkably. and
who. at The same time. was In such
ignorance as to her own parentage.
She would be ready to grasp at a
straw. and. once persuaded as TO her
identity and legal rights. could hence
forth be trusted implicitly as an ally
Realizing all this. and comprehend
ing also how easily Hawley would win
her confidence and overcome his
warning by denouncing him as a fugi.
tive from justice charged with murder.
the temptation to return and fight 1t
out then and there became almost
overpowering. He had no fear of
Hawley: indeed. physical fear had
scarcely a place in his composition,
but he was not as yet sufficiently for
titled with facts for the seeking Of
such an encounter.
A man came in through the office,
and began climbing the stairs. He
was almost at the landing before
Keith recognized him or the other
glanced up.
'Ah-seen her. | supposes
Yes" returned Keith. not thinking
It worth while to mention the lady 5
denial of having sent for him Il have
1Gss come from there
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CHAPTER xxlI.-(contoinued.)

Miss Maclaire." he said, pleasantly
4 trust you will pardon all that has
occurred between US, and permit me
TO explain"
Il do not understand" she re-
piled, puzzled by these unexpected
words. There has nothing occurred
between US, am sure. which requires
explanation. Have we met before?"
The man smiled. Seeing the vom-
ans face in the shadows he was still
convinced she was the same he had
last parted with on the Salt Fork.
However. if she preferred to ignore all
that. and begin their relations anew, II
was greatly to his liking 1t gave him
insight into her character, and fresh
confidence that he could gain her as-
sistance. Anyhow, he was ready
enough to play her game,
Let us assume not" just the slight
est trace of mockery in the tone. and
begin anew. At least. you will confess
the receipt of my letters-I am Bart
lett Hawley."
She cast half-frightened glance to-
ward Keith, and the man. following
the direction OF her eyes. perceived
the presence of the other His right
leg went backward. his hand dropping
to the belt. his form stiffening erect.
keiths voice. low but clear in the
silence. seemed to cut the air.
Not a motion. Hawley! have you
covered"
"Oh. gentlemen, please don'ti"
Have no fear, Miss Maclaire; this
nan ana | will settle our difference
elsewhere, and not in your presence"
He stepped forth into the middle OF
the room, revolver drawn, but held
low at the hip, his watchful eyes
never deserving the gamblers face
Back UP against the wall. Hawley"
he commanded. Il hardly need to tell
you how shoot, for we, at least. have
met before Now, I'm going out and
leave you to your interview with Miss
Maclaire. and | wish you happiness
and success.
He moved across to The opening.
keeping his face toward his adver-
sary; then backed out slowly, closed
the door with a snap. and sprang
aside TO avoid any possibility of bull
Iet crashing after him. No sound OF
movement from within reached his
ears. however, and he walked silently
to the head of the stairs.
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Fellows In Distress.

An efficient woman principal of
New York grammar school, though
devoid of good looks and bearing the
marks of long service in her profess
sion, still retains the charm of a de-
lightful frankness. One day while
watching the pupils pass out of her
building two by two. as usual. she no.
ticed one boy marching alone. with
his arm to his eyes, sobbing tumultu-
ously. In answer to her solicitous in
quiry as she drew him from the line.
the little fellow walled: IL haven't
g-got no pardner!"
The principal extended prompt
and sympathetic hand. Shake, dear
boy, shake!" she invited. 81 haven't.
either"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

for the durbar have been amusing
themselves for several days with polo,
hockey and military tournaments ana
other festivities.
Display of Jewels Is Wonderful.
The durbar proper took place in
an immense semi-circular amphithe-
alter on the historic ridge where a
few Englishmen once made heroic
stand against the revolving natives.
In the center of the semi-circle was
a throne of gold and silver surmount-
ed by a copper dome. Taking his
seat on this, George received the hon,-
age of the rulers OF the dim mil
lions" of his subjects, about $50 rul-
ing princes of Hindustan- These
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THE LITTLE WIDOW
A Mighty Good Sort Of Neiahbor to
Have.

"a little widow, neighbor of mine.
persuaded me to try Grape-Nuts when
my stomach was SO weak that it
would not retain food of any other
kind" writes a grateful woman, from
San Bernardino Co. Cal.
II had been i'll and confined to my
bed with fever and nervous prostra-
ton for three long months after the
birth OF ny second boy. We were in
despair until the little widows advice
brought relief
u liked Grape,Nuts food from the
beginning, and in an incredibly short
time il gave me such strength that l
was able to leave my bed and enjoy
my three good meals day. In :
months MY weight increased from 80
to lis pounds, my nerves had steadied
dowa and | felt ready for anything.
My neighhorS were amazed TO see a.'5
gain so rapidly. and still more so
when they heard that Grape-Nuts
alone had brought the change.
My 4-year-old boy had eczema very
bad last spring and lost his appetite
entirely, which made him cross am
peeviSh. | put him on diet of Grape
Nuts. which he relished Ct once. He
improved from the beginning. the &c
sema disappeared and row he is fat
and rosy. with a delightfully."- soft. clear
skin. The Grape-Nuts diet did il. / viii
willingly answer all inquiries. Name
given by Postum Co. Battle Creek
Mich
Read the little book. The Road to
Wellvine,~ in pkgs. There's reason
Ever read the above letterf A new
one appears from time to time. They
arr genuine. true and fill Of hunaz
lntercSf
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

Charles H. Sheriff.. minister to the
Argentine Republic, who has been in
the United States telling business or
gapi=ations about the opportunities
to get wealthy from trade with South
America. received cs.n from a middle
aged woman who appros ched him in
wegtern city with the statement: Il
am going to assist you in your work.
"Yes?" said Mr.. Sheriff.. Il am go
ing to take some OF these lecture
dates on your hands and give tAsm
myself BY t..e way. how much do
you get mast ftnf them?" Mr.. Sher-
rill related wi directness which
carried conviction that he did not get
red cent AMI pad his expenses be
sides. WELL siid the caller, in
great anger. as she nounced to the
door, Il thought you were business
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

king and queen of Great Britain, were
recognized today as emperor and en-
press of India. Up to their thrones
marched the proudest chiefs of Hin
dustan and there did homage. The
ceremony was without precedent, for
never before hzs a British emperor
of India com 20 Dslhi, the ancient
seat Of the kings Of India, to assume
his title. The Durbar, for which elab-
crate preparations had been I'M
der way for months, took place in a
great camp to the north of the city,
some FIVE miles square. The tempo
rary population of this camp is about
a quarter of a million, and it is fur
nished with all the conyeniences of
modern life, including 81 post offices,
ten telegraph offices and even cleo
tic hight, railways, motor cars and
taxi-cabs There the people gathered
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

explain. but they hurried me on
through the crowd to the hotel, and |
became confused. and forgot Do you
suppose they registered me by that
name?"
Quite likely; at least Fairbain still
believes it was the Christie whom he
SO CALAMITY escorted last night"
How provoking" her foot tapping
the floor, little wrinkle between her
eyes. 1T seems as though couldn't
escape that woman-does she-does
she really look like me?"
AT little distance, yes" he ad-
mitted. her form and face resemble
yours very closely. but her hair is
| darker. her eyes have different ex-
preston. and she must be five or six
years older"
"Do--do you know ner well?"
No, indeed; | have seen her sever
al times on the stage, but never met
her until a few moments ago"
"A few moments ago! Do you mean
she is here in this hotel?"
Yes, Miss Hope, and that was what
made the mistake in names so laugh
able Fairbain gave me your mes
sage, but as coming fron. Christie.
was, of course, greatly surprised, yet
! responded The lady very promptly
denied having sent for me. but as
was anxious to interview ner myself,
we managed to drift into conversation,
and must have passed half hour
there. might have been there STILL
but for an interruption
"Oh. indeed" with rising infection.
He glanced quickly about. reminded
of the situation.
Yes, Hawley came In, and would
prefer not to meet him here. or have
him discover you were in Sheridan.
Could we not go to your room?
have much to tell you"
Her questioning eyes left his face,
and stared down over the rail A heav-
lily built man. with red moustache.
| leaned against the clerks desk.
DO you know that MANI" she asked
quickly. He followed me all the
time ! was shopping. II believe he
is the same one who jostled me in the
crowd last night"
Keith leaned past her to get bet
ter view, but the fellow turned. and
slouched away
Il only had a glimpse, but have nc
recollection Of ever seeing him before,
You heard no manner
wild Bill called him either Scott.
or Scotty-if this is the same man."
Keith's jaw set, the fighting light
burning in his eyes. That was the
name of the fellow rooming with VIII
loughby. the one who seemed to be
Hawleys special assistant.
"A mere accident probably; but
about my request? May | talk with
you a few moments alone?"
She bowed, apparently still dissatis
fed regarding his lengthy converse
ton with Christie. yet permitted him
! to follow down the hall. She held
open the door of ''15,' and he entered
silently, not wholly understanding the
change in her manner. She stood be
fore the dresser. drawing off her
gloves aud removing her hat
| "Will you be seated. Captain; the
armchair by the window is the more
comfortable" She turned toward him,
almost shyly, yet with womanly curl
osity which would not be stilled. Was
your call upon Miss Maclaire very in
| teresting? Did you admire her very
much?"
! (TO BE CONTINUED)
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tons are now being promoted, and the
Refrigeration society is endeavoring to
bring such questions before engineers
and manufacturers. Not long since
there has been built large cold
storage plant in the suburbs of Paris
and lying on the North railroad It
IS designed to store home Products
which are TO be exported as well as
foreign products brought in by rail to
be consumed in the city There are
now eleven cold storage chambers in
operation. A convenient system Is the
use OF an automobile wagon with freez-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
Primitive Law.

The Old Timer looked up from his
rickey, says the San Francisco ChroR-
icle. and asked: You think that
story on Bin Sims is good one. Ell"
Good or bad. it's true" Well. so is
this" said the Old Timer. and it hap
pened down in Texas by the Rio
Grande. / used to live down that way
awhile. and IN the village which !
graced with my presence certain old
horse doctor was elected president Of
The peace. What he didn't know about
law was sufficient He knew nothing:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
Not for Earthly Ears

ing the Sunday morning service at
his church with the usual prayer.
While he was in the midst OF it a
stranger entered the church and took
seat far back.
Doctor Reed was praying in a low
note, and the man in the rear. after
straining his ears for while, called
out: Pray louder Doctor Reed. ]
can't hear you"
Doctor Reed paused, opened his
eyes and turned them around until
they rested on the man in the rear
Then ne said: 81 was not addressing
you, sir; l was speaking to Cod
London Watchdog.
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Inc Differences.

John NJ Harlan" said a Chicago
lawyer, in a eulogy of the late SUI
preme Court Justice, had a way of
pointing an observation with a story.
Once he wanted to rebuke man for
exaggeration, so he said he was as
bad as Pittsburgh millionaire who
was being interviewed by New York
reporter.
Where, sir, were you born?' the
reporter, as he sharpened his pencil,
asked
" L was born in Pittsburgh said the
millionaire
And when did you first-er-see
the light of day?'
when / was nine the millionaire
replied. My people then moved to
Philadelphia
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
Bio Salary Explained.

"And how is your exeelle ut son. the
divinity student? He graduated from
the theological academy aoout year
ago. | believer" "Yes. just a year
ago. And he's doing so well! They
pay HIN a wonderfully large salary
and next year he's to get more" In
deed. That's very unusual. Perhaps
it is bis excellent delivery that nets
bim the large emolument Yes,
that's it. He's one OF the pitchers IN
the big league. "-Cleyeland Plain
Dealer
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

The young woman had spent busy
day. She had browbeaten fourteen
sales-people, bullyragged a shop
walker, argued VIGOROUSLY with a
milliner, laid down the law to mod
iste, nipped in the bud a taxi chauf-
feur's attempt to overcharge her.
made street-car conductor stop the
car in the middle of a nonstop run
for her, discharged her maid and en-
gagged another, and otherwise refused
to allow herself to be imposed upon
Yet she did not smile that evening
when young man begged:
Let me be your protector through
Iifei"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
Precise,

The proofreader on small middle
western daily was woman of great
precision and extreme propriety. One
day reporter succeeded in getting
into type an item about Willie Brown,
the boy who was burned in the West
end by live wire"
On the following day the reporter
found on his desk a frigid note ask
ing, (which is the west end OF a
boy?"
1t took only an instant TO reply
The end the son sets on, of course
Ladies' Home Journal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

he should have made an ideal Justice
OF the peace. His first case, however,
was that OF a man arrested for steal.
ing horse. Guilty or not guilty? =
asked the justice. Not guilty, an
swered the prisoner. Then what the
deuce are you doing herer demanded
the il stice OF the peace. Get out.'"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

| beautiful lotus flower of diamonds.
She was CARRIED in the white and
gold embroidered robe worn at the
coronation
Close beside the imperial thrones
when the twenty -four state trumpet.
ers with their silver trumpets herald
ed the durbar were, of course Lord
Hardinge, viceroy of India, and Lady
Hardinge.
Most spectacular was the grand re
view of troops, about 10000 in mum
Der. Most Of these were native
troops, and they were CARRIED in the
most gorgeous uniforms in the world
The rajahs and other native prin
ces present brought their own ele
plants, the size of the animal depend
ing on the rank of its owner, and the
huge brutes with their magnificent
howdahs and other trappings added
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
No Jury.

Didn't you give that man a jury
trial?"
Look here" replied Broncho Bob.
there amt a big lot o. men in this
settlement. We couldn't possibly git
twelve of 'em together without start
in a fatal argument about somethin
that had nothin' whatever to do with
the se."-Washington Star.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
Completely Spoiled.

Whats the trouble with that prima
DONNA asked the manager. She
used to be very pleasant and consider
ate YES" replied the stage man.
ager, nut she has gotten SO she be
Iieves all the press agent writes about
her"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
much to the oriental splendor az The
Presents for Indian Subjects.

IHUOH % tHe UII5utdI opIbHuOI u ~
scene.
Presents for Indian Subjects.
The king and queen brought from
England a vast number of presents
for their Indian subjects. including
a thousand plum buildings made In
the Buckingham palace kitchens, and
a great number Of rich cakes, York
hams and SHlton cneeses. Then
there are rolls of English linen. piles
Of Buckinghamshire honiton and
point laces, illustrated books, fancy
leather goods, silyerware Of all kinds
British silks AID velvets, pictures and
photographs and great variety OF
other articles.
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Left Him Thinkinq.

81 promised my wife a half-crown
20 put in a home-safe every time
kissed her. Later, when she opened
the SIZE, there were a lot of sover-
eigns ana half-sovere;gns In it.
asked her where she got them.
Everybody is not so stingy as
YOU she repfied.-London Tit-Bits.
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quite Painful.

Il see where a Jack the HGggsT
wss stabbed with q hatpin in Ohio.
Well. did he see the point"
NO II was too dark for that. but
re vas fully aware OF the points prox-
unity
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
An Acrohat Ia Mas.

Bobby-This sailor must have been
a bit of an acrobat.
Mamma-Why, dear?
Bobby-Because the book says:
Having lit his pipe, he sat down oD
his chest"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
.DURBAR At DELHI
MOST GORGEOUS
splendor of Ceremony Never BE.
fore EqudIled in India.
GREAT DISPLAY OF JEWELS
George and Mary, Seated on lmpe-
rial Thrones of Hindustan,
Witness a Wonderful
Pageant.

Delhi, India, Dec 12.-Amid scenes
OF splendor never before equalled
even in India, the country of marvel
Gus pageants, nor in any other land
N modern times, George and Mary,
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Her WAY.

Mrs. Woggs-So you keep your hus-
band home evening" suppose you
put his slippers where he can find
EN-
lfrs Boggs-No; put his over
sEees where he csn't-Pucll.
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LAX ef Enterprise.

Generally tho trouble with a man
who doesnT get anywhere is tEat he
has not enough confidence in his inSg
ment to bet anything on it.
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His Prospect.

Small Willie had worn his older
brothers cast-off garments as long as
be could remember. One day he
said: "Johnny's got the measles /
s'pose III get 'ep - ->"n as no out
grows en-"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

In the golden age Of 300 pea ceful
years under imperial Rome crirle al
most ceased. Gibbon says. becs Use no
man could escape the --s---..-aiction OF
Rome, for Rome <den was the whole
world
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
Youthfu, BenefactIon.

& little boy cams home with bis fist
full Of those small choke cherries and
p1cker at his stained mouth. Give
those cherries TO my baby sister" he
said to his mother; they're no cher.
RES for a boy like me-"
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Two Women

I'm going to Vassar and try for a
degree this year. Better come along"
Thanks, dear, but I'm going to
Reno and try for a decree.
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Me. His Match.

Alkah Ike-They have Just taken
Roaring Bill 80 the hoSpita.
Pistol Pete-What happened To
him.
Alkali Ike-He tired to brf.a W a
sJrlragist meeting-Judge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

ing compartments which plies between
the city and the storage house. II
carries the products to the sellers in
town. and also takes back the unsold
products for storage.-Scientific Amer.
lean.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

It is said that the nut trees OF the
world could furnish nourishment for
the entire population Of the globe
Brazil nuts grow in such profusion
that great qualities are wasted every
year.
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Decidedly Novel.

Ella-It was a novel proposal.
Stella--What did he say?
Ella That he begged the proud
privilege OF getting mp mornings to
build the fire for me.
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a Born Oulbbler.

Did,: tell you not to shoot any
Csiaii on this placer"
''Yassuh," replied Uncle Raspberry.
You done tole me an | done heard
you. Dis ain no quail. Dis is part
ridge"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

Jennie-Everything he touches
seems TO turn to gold.
Jim-Yes: be touched me today for
a sovereign.-London Opinion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

Do your snare of work each day.
pay your debts. have little money,
talk only when you have something TO
say. and you will assist the world in
growing better
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
Cold Storage in Europe.

Many OF the European cities are 70.
lowing the example OF America as re-
CARDS cold storage plants. Paris is
.one Of the centers where such CUES
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

Many people have receding gums. Rub
Hamlins Wizard Oil on gums and stop the
decay; chase the disease germs with a
mouth wash. of a few drops to a spoonful
of water.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

DIR. Pieree's Pellets, small, sugap-eoated,
easy to take as candy, regulate and invig
crate stomach, liver and bowels and cure
constipation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

Even though they are all cast in the
same mold, the size of dollar de-
ponds on how many OF them you
have
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There isn't much home for the man
who has no self-respect
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His Efforts Unappreciated

man. but /. seems that you are only
doing great injury to the lecture
market in this section
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

Judging from her passion for hats.
how can a woman expect to be happy
IL. heaven and make one halo last her
through eternity?
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Bears the ~ <<c--"
Signature of (%<HZAIZIx
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

slow?
Natiye-Slow? Say, nearly every
evenin' there's the gol dingest most
excitin' checker game at the store
you ever seen!