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 pleased as circumstances would allow with the result that she demoralized the discipline of Miss Mains Select School for Young Ladies, situated in most sa- lubrjous suburb of London-somewhere near Camberwell.
 One day Violet got so much on me nerves of the German master that he called her a devil
 Rising in full schoolroom, Violet. who was tall, calm, collected. dark of hair and mplexion-strikingly beautiful-said; ; Miss Main, I have question to ask I wish to ask what sort of society we are expected to meet when we go abroad ana whether foreigners are in the habit or using language which is not generally ap- piled to ladies in this country?"
 Then she told of the word Professor SiedeI had applied to her. The schoolmis- tress' thin, gray, careworn face grew red with modification.
 Yet what could she do? There was noth- ing openly rebellious about the .girl-and besides she was the daughter of Sir Acton North, the great railway mag nate"
 You may take your seat, Miss North. l will inquire into the matter at once, said Miss Main.
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don-business called him-and the party at Castle Bandbox went for a cruise in the Sea-pyot. They used to land now and then for shooting and bathing on the shores, and for long walks along such beaches as they could find.
 One day when Drummond and Violet were walking alone, far from the others, Violet fairly flung herself at his head,' as it were, said she would never marry Miller, and intimated that he himself was the only man she had ever met who seemed to fill all her ideals.
 And now you must tell your sister, said she, and ran away from him.
 Drummond was bewildered, happy, but scracely believed his happiness to be real When he confded to Mrs. Warrener what had taken place that well-meaning woman said:
 James James, do you not see? I know girls. She has had lover's quar- rel with Miller. That is all. Do not spoil her happiness for life by taking advantage of her petulance. She does not love you except as an elder broth or"
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 In this story of Blacks, the Highlands, which obessed him, appear as matter oi course, though they do not necessarily en- ter into the tale-any other scene Tor yiolet's disappearance would have done as we'll .,.. One is almost tempted to believe Tn the old Scottish faith regarding men gifted with the double sight'-such seers as z,w the shroud growing up about the .orm of Lochiel before the fiery chleitalh went to his death at the battle or oul- loden-by the mysticism, the preternaturai, ;, which seems to overwhelm Black when ms stories lead hin-or, rather, he ieaus mo stories-to the Scottish Highlands
 Beginning in rather broad humor' ,,s IlNs,s and amusing. as soon as the lheVI'ap'e ,, Highlands overtake the heroine ol .lie story the mountains dark With ran fling their shadow over her, ana the s'0iy ends in gloom and madness.
 Iris story is most typical or black' anu contains many subtitle analysis or charae- ters which make it worth reading over more than once. Read once for the story" the intelligent reader will go oack to it for other things.
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But Violet would not go away. She told her story, the story of how she had deceived him and violated the conven- tions.
 What is all this about?' he asked. He was not at all shocked that Violet should have gone riding with a youn g man to Hampton Court. M
 That Is all, then?' he said after hearing her sobs and explanations You have been on a foolish excursion. But you were right to come to me. I shall sail for Canada in a few days on long trip. You must stay at Miss Mains while I am away-and-let her look after you"
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In a False Position

We'll said the great railroad man she wants disciplne-there is no doubt about that. But she won't be mastered. l should say that the matter was entire ly in her own hands,
 There is another point" continued Mil. Ter. When I marry expect my father to give me e2O,OO0. From the partner ship l am now engaged in l hope shortly to realize an income of e1O,OOO a year.
 Very good, very good" said Sir Ac- ton; when you get it don't put 1t into railroads. Oh. you will have too much for young people to begin on Good day.
 So MT. George Miller did not find out what the dowry of Violet would be-the railroad man was trifle too sharp for him.
 It went all about London-that is so- eiety London-that George Miller and Violet North were engaged. Violet ex- postulated with Miller. She found her. self somehow. in false position.
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Making a Clean Breast of It

When shah I see you again?" asked Miller as he left Violet at the door of her fathers house.
 "Never-perhaps," was her answer
 ''I mean to see you soon," he an- swered with some firmness, and drove away.
 Well, Violet. well?v said Sir Acton absently as the girl came into room which was strewn with maps and charts and plans. .I will see you at dinner. my gip-but now go away"
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Quarrels

Then they had quarrels.
 Some men," said he one day, would call your conduct by an ugly name; they would say 1t was the conduct of a flirt.' The words seemed to sting her like a whip.
 'I never firted with any one in my life,' she cried, mo one should dare to say such a thing to me-
 Why not?" said he, forgetting his calm nessl You allow man to ask you to marry him-'
 How could I prevent that?"
 "Then you allow him to go to your father and make arrangements"
 If that is your opinion of me you had better go.
 He took up his hat and left the house. She sat down at the piano and tried to play. But it was no use. Then she went to her room and had good cry"
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The Handsome Stranger

The girl looked after him. She had never sen so handsome and so wel-bred a young man-no, never.
 His appearance was striking. There was something refined. special and charac- terstic about his featares. Moreover. he did not crop his hair c;ose as our modern youths do, but wore 1t rather long and had on Byronic collar
 Violet had no very definite idea as to where she was going. so she walked to the
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A Curious Proposal

The hidden orchestra played behind the ferns and Towering plants; the gayly dressed crowd danced or walked through the gorgeous rooms.
 But why try to describe ''swagger," fancy dress ball in London or New York? Take all the words in the dic- tionary of the "sumptuous," "gor- geous' "splendid,' etc, sort and tumble them up.
 Violet was standing with Miller on a balcony which looked down upon the ballroom Drummond had been very active to her all the evening-atten- tive in serious sort of way with a look in his eyes which said plainly that he was hoping against hope that Violet mere friendship.
 And now that she and Miller were, for moment, alone, the young man suddenly said--he said been attentively watching Drummond all the evening" q have something important to say to you. It is this. Will you promise not to marry any one for two years to come?"
 It was a strange request-a declaration of jealousy rather than of love.
 ''I do not know what you mean" she replied q am not likely to marry any one.
 'All want is a chance" went on Mil Ter. You will let me hope that some day you will be my wife?"
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Trying to Secure Freedom

The mischief now wrought by this tender hearted little woman, in all in nocence and with the best intentions, could not have been done half so thor oughly by the most artful and ingenious plotter that ever appeared in molo- drama
 There was nobody. of course, as she told James, that she would rather see him married to than Violet. But Violet g future happiness must be considered.
 Now we come to Violet herself, and here Mrs. Warrener's mischievous work was far easier. She had only induced her brother to remain aloof-to give Violet time-to watch and judge for himself; and had been successful in bringing back the old sad look to his eyes.
 When Violet came on board the yacht Mrs. Warrener took the girls hand in hers and said gently: Violet, you are troubled about something-can I help you? What have you been doing ashore?'
 T have sent off telegram, for one thing-and I have no right to be cheer ful-for I have given great pain to oth- CTS"
 In fact. Violet had sent a telegram to Miller giving him his dismissal
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Crystal palace and went into the res taurant:
 Her walk had given her an appetite, good healthy one. She ordered a couple of lamb chops breaded and oyster pattes and green peas and tomatoes. Also a glass of sherry.
 The venerable and discreet waiter who took her order took it with all respect but did not seem inclined to execute her commands.
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Most Informally

Violet began to think she was destined to go husgry when who should come to her assistance but that same handsome young man who had driven the dog away He smoothed matters out and introduced himself.
 He was George Miller, son of that George Miller who was so prominent in philanthropy and in business.
 And surely you have heard of my father?" said Violet, "Sir Acton North?'' Yes he had; everybody knew Sir Acton.
 Young Miller asked her where she was going-ans impertinent question.
 70, I have left school" she said my stepmother, Lady North, does not ap- prove of me. I am going to the house of a friend of mne-a very nice girl who lives-that is, her people do-she is still at Miss Man's-at Camberwell Grove, not far away. Good day.
 This was how George Miller and Violet North became acquainted. It was most informal affair.
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70, my good, kind friend" she thought, why were you so sad tonight and silent and far-away in your looks? Have you no one to ask you what you are thinking about when you look like that?
 Do you not know that there are some who would give their worthless lives if that would brighten your sad eyes and make you cheerful and happy?'
 Miller made formal call upon Sir Ac- ton and stated his case And he stated 1t fairly
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WILLIAM BLACK

piercing shriek rang through tn place. The girl had sprung up like stricken deer shot through the hear her eyes dilated. her face wild an pa1lid.
 Mrs. Warrener came running in, bu paused and almost retreated in deadl fear from the awful spectacle befor her. For the girl still held the dea. mans hand and she was laughing mer rfly. The dark sea which she had dread ed had overtaken her at le-.
 But one scene more-months afterwart It is breakfast time in the house of Lad North. Anatolia, Violet's half-sister, wht with large dowry. had been married t MT Miller, was sitting alone in the break fast room. +fH
 The door opens and e tall young wom an dressed in white enters. Anatolia zoe and takes her by the hand very tenderl, There is strange troubled look in tn dark eyes of the young woman in white
 There is not any letter yetg' asks tn young woman
 Not yet, dear Violet" answers Ana tolla.N You must be patient"
 It is another morning gone and no let ter. And I cannot understand it." muse Violet.
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The Message Soon to Come

Lady North comes into the room. ''why do you keep my letters back from me?' asks Violet. q know he must have writ ten to me long ago.
 My child, you must not vex yourself. ! says Lady North. Come to breakfast child"
 Quietly Violet took her place at tho table. But her poor distraught mind wan. dered back to a picture of a charming wedding. She always uressed in brida white nowj
 T hope they will strew the church. yard with flowers as we come in,'' shl said; not for me. but for him. For he Will be pleased with that. And there is more than all that is in the prayer book that l will promise to be to him when we kneel together before the altar You are quite sure that everything is ready?
 Quite sure, my dear," responds Lady North tenderly.
 And you think the message from him will come soon now?''
 Lady North looked at the fading and distraught young woman before her and replied with tears in her eyes and a sof in her voice: Quite sure that 1t will come soon now, violetS'
 Copyright, 1914 by Irving King)
 Next weeks one-page classic will be- Darnley,' by G. P. R James
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One Kiss Before the End

Mrs. Warrener tried to SOoth him, but he called out again: q say she is alive. Send for her. Go to her, Sarah. Tell her we are glad she Is alive"
 70, MT. Miller" sobbed Amy, T can see that you know where she is. Bring her to uncle"
 T don't see why you should think I know where she is?" stammered Mil Ter.
 But the deception was no longer one that could be kept up. Violet was brought to the bedside of the dying man. She knelt beside him and took his hand.
 Do not be angry with me-" she said. T have had, lately. strange dream of the Highlands"
 Yes. yes; we will go together to the Highlands"
 That was strange dream-that was swept away in the dark flood?' She shuddered. He put his hand gently on her head.
 Tt is no wonder you should dream that" he said That is only part ,of the dream you made us all believe. But you have not been overwhelmed In the dark flood-yet." He paused and look of pain came into his face.
 "violet-my love-" he suddenly cried and made wild grasp at his lefl breast. What made her throw hel arms around him with terror in hei eyes7 "violet-what is this-kiss me
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One Last Appeal

burb where she had first met George Miller and James Drummond
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Off to the Highlands

OAl tO tuC 1hlkildAuS
 As usual. Violet fled to the Drummond home It was always soothing to her there. The family were going to the western highlands of Scotland for the summer. Drummond had a little place he rented there-Bandbox castle he called it.
 You are speaking of the highlands. ? said Violet. ''It will be most enjoyable for you, know" She spoke wistfully.
 But, do you know, take it for grant ed that you are coming with us." said James Drummond.
 James. James, said his sister, ''be- fore you can take that for granted you must speak to Lady North"
 q should like to go," murmured Violet. The matter was easily enough arranged. Lady North was going abroad and Sir Acton was upon one of his railroad ex- petitions. Violet went with Mrs. War rener Amy and Drummond to the high lands. The place was near the coast and they had little yacht called the Sea- Pyot
 MT. George Miller. in due course, came up to Castle Bandbox to visit them. Violet tiieu hot to pe iell dioho "ith AiiIi. OHe day he caught her.
 With the Best of Intentions
 Violet" said he "have I offended your"
 No" she answered slowly.
 ''Why do you avoid mc?''
 She did not answer. And then ''I wish I had never seen you nor you me. It would have been better for both of us.''
 Violet" he answered, do you really wish me to abandon all hope?"
 At this moment he heard Drummond calling, "violet Violet"
 In even the most prosaic and common place natures there Is generally enough of imagination to fan the fires of jeal- ousy. Could 1t be possible. he thought, that he had rival? And in this middle aged man--this dreamer? One who had just enough money to keep himself and his family respectable?
 And Violet such a fine girl, fond ot life. No, it was absurd. She was simply a madcap. He must put up for while with her eccentricities.
 Mrs warrener and Amy made matters more difficult for Violet by saying every now and then to her with regard to Miller My dear, you know you are engaged te him." and treating her denials with ( smile. Lovers quarrels." they thought.
 Declaring Her Love
 xw 1ra
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Strange
From Judge,

Knicker-something queer about Jones.|
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No More Secrecy

q cannot promise--I cannot promise, |" she said almost wildly.
 You will let me hope?'
 Perhaps"
 May speak to your father?'
 70. no, no, no!'
 But only as between him and me-you have nothing to do with it. You are not bound by that. have become so inti- mate with the rest or the family
 70, very well, very well," cried Violet hastily; there must be no stupid secrecy this time And you will tell my father that I have not promised to marry you?' "Yes, I will; 1t will all be open and above board
 Well. well. you must go and dance with Mrs Warrener now"
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Where Her Thoughts Turned

The face of the young man, as they rejoined the dancers, showed joy and elation. Violet was white and scared.
 Have promised? Have promised?' That was what she was thinking. How anxious and pitiful he looked. And that is the time that comes but once to a girl to be kind or to be cruel to her first lover
 q could not be cured-and yet am not deeply pledged. We shall doubtless find out that it is mistake after all and laugh at our youthful follies.'
 Then her thoughts flew to Drummond.
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Speaking Frankly

70, all that can be mended. sooth- ingly said Mrs. Warrener T may guess that you sent the telegram to MT Mill ler?"
 "Yes."
 Then you will be friends again and your old relations established. must speak frankly to you. You must not imagine that you are bound to my brother, I know he will never say word about what has happened.
 You know. Violet, with what sort or affection man of his age regards a young girl. If he thought that you stood in need of some one to aid and guide you he would be quite willing to marry you when that was suggested to him.
 And if he thought 1t better for you to marry some one who had an older claim upon you he would give you up frankly and still regard you with the same affection. Do you see all that. Vio- let?"
 Was this terrible thing true? Was 1t true that Drummond regarded her only with the friendly affection of which his sister spoke? Then she remembered with great shame how she had practi- cally forced him into a form of pro posal.
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Declaring Her Love In due course Miller returned to Lon
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Miss Mains Select School

,ISS VIOLET NORTH was II
 years old and ought to have
 known better. She did know better, but did as nearly as she
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Overwhelmed by the Flood E was but one second after this that
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Disappeared


 If go to him and speak to him about the matter, he will still continue to de- ceive me- said the girl. "Oh, no, you must not call it deception What am I to do?-break off the en- gagement and go back to London?"
 Not at all; MT. Miller will soon be here"
 'If MT. Miller comes leave"
 The days that followed were miserable ones for James Drummond and Violet North. They avoided each other as much as possible. and the kindly Mrs. Warrener was more than ever convinced that she had been right in her diagnosis. diagnosis.
 Then one day Violet was missing. She had been rowed ashore for . lonely walk along a little beach. They had found a little handbag which she carried upon . wave-washed rock. and jacket of hers floating upon the tide.
 She had been drownedl There seemed no doubt. Yes. to the great grief of her friends and relatives. Violet North wal dead.
 But in the shop of decorator in Lon don there was Mss Main working al cashier who did not in the least resemble that Miss Main who was once violet'l preeeptress in that delightful London su'
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-08

John Haynes, a young white boy
from DunnelIon was brought to the
city last evening for medical atten-
tion. He had been, fishing during
the day, and a gun which was rest
ing on the axeI of his buggy was dis
charged as he stepped in. The load
struck his left arm and so badly
mutilated it that amputation was
found necessary and local physicians
performed the operation at the hos
pital.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-08

Jose Giles, the 19-year-old son of
George Giles, president of the Metro
politan Savings Bank, has gone to
Boston to take an applied business
course in banking at Burdett's Bus
mess College. Jose has been work
ing in the bank in the bookkeeping
and collection departments and his
father and the other officials of the
bank appreciate the bright mind of
the young man and wish to give him
a chance to do his best. The course
he is to take will require a year s
time.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-08

AS result of a difficulty early last
evening between Mr.. Bert Newbern
and Andrew Goldwire, a colored hack
driver, the former is now under a
bond for appearance at the municipal
COURT and the latter is at his home
said to he in critical condition
from wounds claimed to have been
made by Newbern. Goldwire was
unable to attend court this morning
and the cast has been postponed in
definitely awaiting his ability to ap-
pear for the prosecution. Just what
brought on the difficulty is not
known at this time but will no doubt
develop in the coming trial.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-08

y Messrs. J. B. George, l.. T. Hen
dirk, Joseph Akin, A. L. Prisoc>and
J. w. Coulters representing the
Blitchton section, are in the city to-
day conferring* with the board of
county commissioners, whom they
claim are not~fulflling their ante
election promise in regard to the
roads in their part of the county.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-08

DIR. J. E. K1ock, of New Hamp-
shire, who has considerable real es-
tate interests in and around Ocala
and Lake Weir. expects to come to
Ocala in the early fail and spend the
entire winter here. ut is only a
question of a short time till DR..
Klock will give up his residence in
the north altogether and become a
permanent resident of Marion.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-08

Mr.. w. III. Dodson is reported to
have caught trout at Orange Lake
yesterday afternoon weighing eleven
pounds and six ounces. He names as
witnesses ITO prove his assertion T. c.
Luckie and C.. F. Flippen. 'fBilly's"
modesty would not allow his to deny
the assertion when it was told a Star
reporter by friend, and neither was
he over anxious to verify it. How
ever
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-08

Mr.. Jake Klein left this afternoon
for few days vacation which he
will spend in Tampa and ST. Peters
burg. He will return in time for the
big closing out sale to he held in his
store beginning Friday morning.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-08
CHANTBERLAIN's LINDIENT

r If you are ever troubled with
aches, pains or soreness of the mus
cles, you will appreciate the good
qualities of Chamberlain Liniment.
Many sufferers from rheumatism
and sciatica have used it with the
best results. 1t is especially valu-
able for lumbago and lame back.
For sale by all dealers. Adv
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-08
SILVER MEDAL CONTEST

There Will be two silver medal con-
test held in the Methodist chruch
Thursday night, Sept 10th, begin
ming at 8 O'Clock. One speaking
contest by class of girls and one
singing contest by a class of older
girls. The program will appear in
the Star tomorrow.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-08

II. r. Branning, the young bicy-
clist, went on his way northward this
morning. He had a kind reception
in Ocala, and took along swinging
from the handlebars of his machine
a handsome banner given him by the
Board of Trade
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-08

DIR. w. ". Newsom and Mr.. w. V.
Newsom, Jr., have returned from
their trip down on the west coast,
where they spent the past week tar
pom fishing. They succeeded in land
ing tarpon weighing 1S5 pounds
after chase of more than seven
hours.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-08
BALL GAME TO-DAY

The Cedar Keys baseball team ar
rived on this afternoons Seaboard
train and put up at the Ocala House.
The Cedar Key boys will play the
home team this afternoon if rain
doesn's prevent.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-08

DIR. ]. III. Dunn went to Anthony
Saturday to cure a very sick horse
and was called up early this morn
ing to save another valuable animal
for Mcintosh man. They keep
doc" busy.