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two squ:«*s They were friends; their Registration of Land Title, ed to see M. Dubarre leading bit children were to uiarry; that was id: In CHAPTER II. the Circuit Court of the State of ’’SOME. come, mademoiselle, pleased pupil to her seat. He bent ther«* was to it. Oregon for Lane County, low over the little hand. that Is all wrong.” Now was come that time when, un 'In the matter of the application of "May I thank you for a very great der tlie axreement of the long ago. the I 1 II«’ .1 . _■ Louis E. Bean to register the il - sha*-ply, as one w-nild t • an pleasure?” lie said earnestly, "It was children were to be hr night together. tie to the land in said applica worth the trip from France." unruly child, for Mistress lS-rey was tion described, to-wit: The east Sir John Wilmerding knew the old Aud Mistress Peny turned back to agr«*emeut by heart-bow three days one-half of section fifteen in * township seventeen, south of lesson had gone awry from the begiu dismal counting of the trees outside. before her seventeenth birthday they range eight west of the Willam ning. They were at oue end of the I’ierre stopped playing aixi began to must be 'betrothed. Th«* marriage Copyright. ette Meridian, curtaining 320 AND long, narrow, bare fencing hall, which | put the cover ou bls harp. Gaston Du might be delayed two years, but uo acres In Lane county. Oregon, 1904. since the arrival of Dubarre had l>e- barre was preparing to go. Suddenly longer. against b» the girl at tlie window moved away come, too, a dancing romi. It was a merely formal matter of s H. D. Offutt and Lola A. Offutt, his HARPER Now the girl drew herself up tc from it. She hesitated for a moment; few minutes. Sir Henry Percy thought his wife, Mary M Bremer and a then, with her old time impulsiveness, as lu* cali«*d the young man and girl to make the most of her inches. A I I le l i.i . brothers walked straight down the room to "M. Dubarre, I am not accustomed**— ami Jam«« Offutt. th«* library that tnoniiug. The baro defendants. o ol Lind nr.ir where the man who hail chided and net was in a hurry to get away for his To i all whom it may concern: she began. Union, Oreg n. and the rquirrela came in "To hear the truth." lie ended for laugh«*«! nt her stood. Take notice that or. the 13th day of from the hills in such numbers that -t ride, but deci«l«*d regretfully that lie "Monsieur” — she stopped, strangei," ought to spare a few minutes for tell March, A. I) 1907, an application her. smlllug lightly; then, with grave seemed impossible to do anything with “I am Mistress May Percy, ami this politeness; "Certainly, if mademoiselle embarrassed — "if — if — you please, I • them. Hearing good reports of "Wood- iug his daughter she might begiu pre my friend. Mistress Ethel Courtlelgh” wishes to achieve awkwardness, I will will dance that minuet." • Lok ’ Squirrel Poison 1 p’ rchased six can« | paring for her marriage •poke she of the black ev«*s. drawing say already she is far on the road t > initial registration ot the title to w ! ik ! i kill d oil the entire drove com- She stood before him. lier eb«*eks His very first sentence had rt iscd the land above described. Now un til« her figure in slend.-r queenliuc-.s t- perfection. Panion me f >r hitbert i pink, her eyes wonderfully soft aud I • 1 over the tlie storm. Mistress Percy now pac*ed less you appear on or before the 16th field by hundreds. Now 1 have a great its fill! sixty Inches. mistaking the aim of mademoiselle.” moist, with the sweet humiliation of crop on the land, the Lest f ever rai ed. day of April, A D. 1907, and show The Fr.Michmau's third l*ow since bls His face showed deep concern at Ins Iter first defeat, Not even his eye “Woodlark'' poison kills them alL You cause why such application shall not first surprise was the deep«*st of all mistake. Only uboilt the eyes was the lashes flickered, but the man bowed may be sure I shall use no other.’ be granted, the same will be taken "That was a most unusual ltiiike«*|>er quizzical humor ot a mau amusing very low. as confessed and a decree will he en < S. S. BOOTH, Union, Oregon. mademoiselle. He did not lie." himself at the expense of a spoiled ”IIer dancing master Is always at tered according to the prayer of the Ili<- girl floated angry .-it the broad child. The above letter explains what mademoiselle's service,” he said. application, and you will be foreve ir compliment. " Woodlark" Squirrel Poison does. Her eyes flashed danger signals; but. "Pierre, the minuet." barred from disputing the same. lien can von begin your duties altogether unmindful, he turned to bls [Seal.) E. U. LEE. Fifteen minutes later Captain Thorn- It is certain death to Ground Master Duliarre?" she sihj stiffly. assistant. Clerk. ?liffe ami Sir John Wilmerding came Squirrels, Prairie Dogs, Gophers "At once if only 1 could move mj WILLI \MS & DEAN, "Pierre, put your fingers out to tune, 111 for their dally bout with tin* foils, comrade to the castle." and Sage Rats. Applicants' A'tornei s. that tlie music may keep step with just in time to bear Mistress Percy “< 'omr.de ?" Notice lor Publication. mademoiselle.'! ask: Joseph Wells of Weippe, Idaho, “ï es. mademoiselle." He turned At the command, as an autamatou United States Land Office, "Ami do you think I will Improve'.’ killed 150 squirrels with the con pointing over to oue corner, and for I might, Pierre, seated before his big Roseburg. Or., March 8, 1907. Dubarre smiled. "Already mademoi tents of a single can. th«* first time the girls saw anothet harp at the other end of the hall. Jug selle shows marked improvement, Notice is hereby given that in man. a big fellow, Jylug on a lx*d of gled the strings out of all time or It costs a little more than some I answered. compliance with th«- provisions of the moss apparently asleep. “Poor Pierre! tune. others because it is better. "Tliank you, monsieur, act of congress of Jun«* 3, 1878, enti He plays the harp for me while I teach "Do you not like it?" Dubarre asked newcomers wonderetl at her tone. Every Package Guaranteed. tled an act for the sale of timber the steps. This morning coming down when tlie girl Involuntarily put her Pierre put the cover on Ills harp hands to ber ears. "If after three to a little ford lie Mumbled. The heavy lands in the states of California. Ore FOR SALE BY went away, the girls left, aud harp on his back hurled him down so months you will not keep time with gon, Nevada and Washington territo i John. big. strong and hotheaded, much the harder. Ills head struck a the music, then the music must keep ry, as extended to all the public land stone. See!” time with you. My reputation as a stunt'd his mask and foil against Cap states by act of August 4, 1S92, Eu- i tain Thorncliffe, the bluff and hearty dancing master demands that you keep Tlie dancing master stepped across I soldier who had won promotion and gene Holland. of Crow, county of to the moss tied, and Mistress Percy together." Lane, state of Oregon, has this day There was Joy now in his tone as at gazette mention oft and over for bls followed him. ability In fighting. fileil In this office his sworn state ‘‘Oh, it is horrible! Will he live?" the the solution of a great difficulty. A Yawning, the dancing master went “Possibly were the teacher better ment No. 7871 for the purchase of girl exclaimed when she saw the long to the window. progress had not been so slow, ” Mis the S % of NE V* and S >4 of NW gash running across the man’s fore "You are strong, Dubnrre. I know. tress Percy blurted angrily. head at the roots of his hair. *4 of section No. 8, in township No. Why don't you fence or sluxit or ride? ” The Frenchman bowed profound ac Dubnrre • shrugged bis shoulders 19 south, range No. 8 west, W. M., asked Captain Thorncliffe as lie was again. "1 It Is nothing. We French quiescence. "Mademoiselle is right." and will offer proof to show that the . getting ready. know- much. I bound up the wound he said, now sadly. "I should never j The one addressed laughed “Those land sought is more valuable for Its Then we came on to this hut. I’ierre have attempted the task. My father, accomplishments are scarce within the Lovelace (trotting) Registered timber or stone than for agricultural a famous dancer, often told me that was tired from the blood letting. 1 "Hut I don't intend to nmrry ” province of a dancing master, mon Velocejl Percheron) Registered only an old man could muster patience purposes, and to establish Ills claim from carrying the harp. We stopped, up and down th«* library in most un to said land before W. W. Calkins, to teach the very young, who have uo sieur, but I have tried all three." and I sung him to sleep.” Gycesca (trotting) Registered I “Come, are you ready, Hal?” asked grownup-llke excitement. To liebrotight "But he must be carried to the house. idea how to learn.” U. 8. commissioner, at his office in Sir John Impatiently, and they crossed fac«* to fac«* with marriage when for KINCAID A. RICKEL The girl whirled on him, splendidly He'll lie too weak to walk. Here, Eff" I swords, while Dubarre turned back to weeks sin* had been planning uotblpg Eugen«*, Oregon, on Thursday, the —Mistress Percy turned impulsively to angry. "Am I to lie insulted ’ y my dancing Ills window. Soon the noise forced more serious than a birthday party 6th day of June, 1907. her friend—“ride you to the castle. Sir was enough to disconcert any about-to- lit* names as witnesses: Henry teacher? Monsieur, I would have you him to look around. Scott & Hower have moved their John Wilmerding and Captain Thorn Assuredly the bout was beeoiulng be-sevent«*en-year ol<l miss. Hinkson, of Alma, Oregon; Sidney stable ot stallions from Bangs Stable know tills shall la? the last lesson. ” cliffe will be there awaiting us. Tell hotter every minute. The narrow place "Wliy did you not tell me of tills, "Then it were wise to make the most I’orter, of Walton, Oregon; Harvey to the Kincaid & Rickel barn, 13th Sir John I say to bring a litter for tills of arms resounded to tlie trampling of dad?" she demanded, stopping short wounded man. I will wait here and of It.” he answered coolly and took her feet, while over all tin* two blades and regarding tlie two men standing Sallee, of Alma, Oregon, and Clair and Charnelton streets. We will Hinkson, of Alma, Oregon. Any and tend him if lie wakes. Men know hand. "Iierro, piny slowly, sang their rasping, clashing sung of tlie helpless before ber. Barnes (German Coach »Registered dance the minuet.” nothing niiout such things.” all persons claiming adversely the steel. I'p nnd down tlie room tin* eon "My child, the agreement you knew From pure wonder nt his r Black Walnut Registered Tlie Frenchman regarded her for a ' above described lands are requested test waged, now Captain Harry Thorn it," lie protested weakly. (Percheron) “ew moments in silence. "You are very tion, she yielded. For a time ti "Agreement! How could you and cliffe nnd now Sir John Wilmerding to file their claims In tills office on or forward in graceful measure tl good, mademoiselle," he said at last. Newsboy (Morgan) Registered holding tlie advantage. They fenced Sir Elmer agree whom 1 should mar before said 6th day of June, 1907. Etiiel Courtlelgh was on her liorse through the stately dance. witli tin* eager animosity of trie«! ry?" In addition to the above Mr. I’.EN.I AMIN L. EIH1Y, turn, thought Courtlelgh, waiting her riding along tlie road across tlie view i “But, May," Sir Henry answered, well matched friends opposixl In mimic «’ombat. Scott has purchased a fine black Register. to her destination a mile away. Ami : she had never seen so Thorncliffe more firmly now as tlie I’ercy stub- Captain "Touched!” a couple. Percheron. Notice for I’uhIIcn11« II. as she rode she smiled to herself to1 erii’d it and, stepping back, raised his Isirnness aroused Itself, "Sir Elmer de Lulled States Land Office, think how Sir John Wilmerding, tlie | Tlie dancing master stopped short foil, smiling. sired it; I desired and do desire it. Re SCOTT:®, HOWER and shrugged Ills shoulders inqiatient- Roseburg, Or., Feb. 5, 1907. handsomest, the proudest man in tlie "No. Ilal, I protest. You touched me member your duty to your father, ly. "One. two. three, four. Can you Notice Is hereby given that in com county, would receive that command child. John Wilmerding, uow"— not possibly keep time?" he asked. not. Your point filled to reach by pliance with the provisions of the act to bring out a litter nnd help carry in "But you can't want me to marry of congress of lune 3, 1878, entitled > quite an Inch, I twisted away as I "Now. Pierro, again.” KINCAID & RICKEL BARN nil unnamed, unknown, low born as- 1 a man I don't love,•father?" 'Hu* word "An act for the sale of timber lands I Once more they trod the measure, saw it coining." | "father" in place of the old. familiar, sistant to a wandering, renegade Sir John was almost angry in ids dis In the states of California, Oregon, 13th and Charnel ton Sis. Eugene, Or A second time Dubarre stopped short, loving "dad" should luiv<* warned him, Nevada and Washington Territory," | French dancing master. But Sir John claliner. Captain Thorncliffe still Is mademoiselle a clumsy milk lint it did not. as extended to all public land states Wilmerding would obey. Mistress ma 1 dodging cows' tails? Have you showed ills go<sl humored smile. “I/Ove! Pouf! Fiddlesticks!" Th ■ by act ot August 4, 1892, Valeria Courtlelgh knew that, f t it was n >t "Come, come, .Tack. Be generous. no knees?" he asked .with exa- rated squire l.ilrly snorted. “What's lov<* got Westfall, of Greenleaf, county of r ’corded when any one—and Sir John fac iiorsc pr<!iteue«s, then added mournfully. You have beaten so many that ym to do witli housewifery, tlie orderlug of Lane, state of Oregon, has this day List of all—had ever thought <«6 dis- : can easily ntToril me one little point. I > article is more usefal "Oil. that courtesy!” filed in this office Iler sworn state servants and tin* raising of a family? olieying tlie imperious little toast of clout the stab*; tlinn Mica I And then the storm broke forth lu Besides. I know I touched you. Axle Grra«ie. Put n little on You do tlicsi’ tilings, ami I'll warrant ment No. 7766 for the purchase of tlie county. t • s’linulrs before you “hook earnest. Mistress Percy Jerked her felt it plainly. "Twas the old French me John Wilmerding will do the loving the S’y, SE’4 of Set Ion No. 14 in None in that part of England was' ii - it u il! help the horse, aud Percy trick that involuted me from Township No. 17 south. Range s linnd from his. i iiiiK the load home quicker. Tor tlie pair of you." more powerful than the I’ercys. Sir We'll let M. Dubnrre decide ns to west, W. M., ami will offer proof Spain, “When came it.” she cried, “that a Tli«*n tin* old man dlaeovcred there show that the land sought is more Ilenry of "the castle" was the family paid teacher so addressed Ills pupil, referee. wert* two I’ercys In that room. The valuable for its timber or stone than head, and bis daughter. Mistress May. “ What can n Sir John sneered, and that pupil a lady? Am I a child g rl drew bersalf up. cold nnd white. for agricultural purposes, and to es had ruled too long a queen not to com to be ordered about by a runaway dancing master know of fencing? Let I Only her eyes were blazing. tablish her claim to said land before mand absolute obedience. And so tlie where lie is nt him stick to li!s Jigs, Frenchman, a trickster with his feet? "John Wilmerding may gamble or W. W. Calkins, U. S. Commissioner, smiling messenger delivered her com choose a queer home. Zounds! You wratt r/r//—!>ctter than any No; I will not dance. I am utterly tight Ills way into another's love, fa at Ills office In Eugene, Oregon, on outer Rreitse. Coats the axle mand and two men. inwardly cursing, I” lay, the Pili <|ay of .Inly. 1907. weary of It. and I will never, never umpire between gentlemen, Hal.' w .th a har«l, smooth surface of ther. but I don ’ t Intend to marry him." hurried niiout to obey tlie latest whim Dubarre, who had I ’en watching She names as witnesses: ('hipear powdered mica which rrducea dunce again!” And witli her head very Her torn* was calm, even, rigorously tiictioti A-k the deuler for sical wish of their sovereign. the fight with indifferent attention, red Wllcut. of Deadwood. Oregon; ( lar- high aud her body held very stiffly Mica A xle Grease. indifferent. It might have been, “ I Out in the hut Pierre was slowly dened ever so slightly. He walked ence Burnett, of Greer.reaf, Oregon; erect I lie girl turned tier back on him SLUtflAM (Ml COMPANY don’t care for a glass of water, tliank reviving. The girl had Dubarre bring luMruurttid Oslo Wllcut, of Greenleaf, Oregon; and walked proudly to tlie side win over and, with tin* utmost respect, of ! you." her water in ills hat from the brook fered Sir John bls handkerchief. Ira Brown, of Goldson, Oregon. dow to see how utterly miserable ev Sir John Wilmerding went white to that rushed noisily before the door, "Would monsieur have me wipe off Any and all persons claiming ad erything looked without. and, using her own handkerchief, she the clinlk from ills plastron?" lie said tlie lips; Sir Henry Percy red to his versely the above-described lands are Tlie man merely shrugged his shoul ear tips. requested to file their claims In this) washed daintily and liotind up tlie ugly and deftly pointed out a' faint white ders and glanced at tlie clock. "You d-dslon't." be stammered- office on or before said 9th day oft wound with tender care. Tlie big dot on tlie red heart of tlie plastron. "Certainly mademoiselle has taken Frenchman lying there watched be.-, It was Sir John's time to redden. "W-wliy, yon baggage, you slinil marry July, 1907. more than her fair share of the time, BENJAMIN L ’’-»DV, him. Do you think I am giing t > lie face throughout with mute, dog eyed | Captain Thorncliffe'< chance to roT. but, then. Mistress Courtlelgh learns Ro xistcr. I* t <>ut by n chit <*f a *ixt *e!i-.vetroll cntlei ’ ’ ll." silt'. ’ d IK ’ . affection. “ Pardon, gentlei* m. d;f- so quickly that It will make little dif ar- i ' i e fi r Puhi oath'll. Then May learned how old Armand Ing master, "I cnnn it nmplre I >n rer. girl, my own child at Hint? N t l'i lt< d States Lund Office, ry Wilmerding? Wliv not? Now y at for Mistress Percy desi reti me to bring Dubarre, in tlie generation before, had I ference.” Roseburg, Or., Mar rch 27. tone was easy and absolutely shall marry him If he were tlie worst His ace I K» Ice |H COUNT- her Sir John Suckling's verses from the taught tlie ladies of France to <!a hereby given tha t in rake In tin* county, if lie had f mglit a With a sigh as though to lilm- library.” cool. how la* h ul been Indiscreet in c.irr. no matter how ■ added. "Mon I »leu. It I m ex- il ozen duels over a dozen women In- compliance with the provisions if the or a certain n ible t :.«r congri -s of Juno 3, 1978, en- bad the weather ig to teach a young indy witli a stead of one. Ho you want a milksop ha ustil "An act for the sale till, d shook his head when lie spok< of timber CHAPTER III. You cannot for a husband? If you do. I want uo quick temper, who will not of tills. VERY girl should (le ¡re to whey faced preaching parson for a lands in the states of Calil fornla, Or- afford to be learn!" ’■••gon. Nevada and Washim gton Iwri elopement failed. The nrir- marry." without a son-ln law. I tell you, lie's only a Ind Mistress I’ercy whirled ns killed. Tlie I, ndy’s f am speak, then as quickly turned back t > Sir Henry Percy puffed out of Hjilrlt.” And. turning. Sir Henry : lory.” ns extended to all th” public TiT-VFRS ' land stat is by act of Attgui St 4, 1892, ad my fa ily was very powerful, a Ills stomach nnd pur-e l up Ids patted Hie white faced young mau on the window. Looking closely nt Du- PR tlier tie 1 to Englaml.'! lie went ou to barre, Ethel Courtlelgh thought she lips to emphasize tills distinctly ortho tlie siionlder affectionately. “Did you Guard Huston, of Madison, county of Lane, state of Oregon, lins this OILED SUIT tell how tlie outiawixl Freuchiuan lr.i'1 saw about his mouth the faint shadow dox sentiment. II«’ was a large, heavy ever see a finer lioy?" lie said and . daj 11 led in this office Ills sworn ,,0R SLICKER • c 1 a dancing diss. lie taught of a smile that was quickly pressed man. who thought flint Gtxl made the wlilrl' d lin« k to fa<-** bls daughter. • Htn ement No. 79 10 for the purchase When you young ladies in iiolile English fam I’ercys anil then tlie world to tit them. Then his Jaw dnqiped very suddenly. of the SW *4 of NW *4 B,,d lots 3 and away. Then he came over to her. look «. and so had married an English “ But I don't Intend to marry." 4 of section No. 4, in township No. 18 May I ’ ercy had gone over to the table, "Will Mistress Courtlelgh so honor a SIGN OF THE FISH Mistress Percy stamped her little south, range No. 6 wit, W. M., and seatetl herself nnd wns busily turning poor dancing master by affording him foot, and tliat made Sir Henry's em tlie leaves of a Isxik as though search will offer proof to show that the land their son. a little real pleasure?" sought is more valuable for Its tim '1 he girl seemed to lose Interest nftc Ml * j rywtv co eo»n>. u*» Ing for something. The tone was supplication, the bow phasis seem tame. ber fir stone than for agricultural “At least, «lad.” with an upward she Ind found all this. She listenel n courtiers. Ethel Courtlelgh arose "AA'hat are you doing now?” asked purposes, and to establish his claim flash of her eyes, "nt least not yet.” though, when the Frenchman went on Sir Henry In very different tones. to said land before the register and promptly. "Ah!” Sir Henry breathe«! one«* volubly to explain that he had follow«*.! "I ivas trying.” she said court«* nisly, receiver at this office In Roseburg, •'Pierre, we will dance that minuet." his father's trade aud had taken up Again the girl nt the window started. more, while Sir John Wilmerding, “to find that piece Mr. Itutler wrote. In Oregon, on Saturday, the 22d day of Piann Purchers i c an where the elder Duliarre left off. June, 1907. r IdllV savc tim She would not look, but she could hear standing near, became ngaln bis nor which lie says: save time and Thoroughly dlsgusteil. Mistress I’er everything. Now Dubarre was speak mal re«!. H * names ax witnesses Benjamin "Atone for sins they are Inclined to money by writing to us. • She turn We J. Owen, of Ivison, Oregon; Ross For this wns the serious time wiien cy turned back into the hut. By damning those they have no mind to. ing. Above the music of the harp the the years fostereil plans of two old ed Just In time to Intercept a look tint words came to her. "I thought probably you and Sir John Huston, of Elmira. Oregon; Frank represent the best piano makers E. Makenson, of Elmira, Oregon; flashed from Dubarre to Pierre an 1 "One. two. three, four—a gracious men and the «lay dreams of one young might like to r<*ad It. It damns tlie Bert W. Inman, of Elmira, Oregon. and retail at wholesale prices. back again. The girl caught hoc courtesy! A little more now. That Is one were to lx* put to th«* test of a whey faced hypocrites in great style.” Any and all persons claiming ad- Walker Bros.,' " ; Portland girl's caprice. From earliest child breath nnd walked straight up ta th” Sir Henry's face became mottled pur v rscly the abov«--do«wrlh**d lands are It. Ah, Mistress Courtlelgh. It Is, In man “tamling if-.'!«’ lb* 1« «'P deed. a pleasure to dance with one so hood she had known that in the far ple now. j requested to file their claims In this O office on or before said 22d day ot graceful, so eager to dance well, Play aheail. lazy. Indefinite some tim«* there June. tale th«* truth?” that again. Pierre. I would see If would come a fateful five minutes (Continued Next Saturday, i ide. In those days BENJAMIN L. EDDY, He faced her. laughing easily a GEORGE W. KINSEY Mistress Courtlelgh can re: ■h jierfec- when she must decide. when old Sir Eime er Wilmerding and •legist er w[th the inevlta de shrug. • A pause of a few mo- ice.' tion t st h r Sir Henry Percy often < sat together "Mistress I’ercy can l«elieve ail General Auctioneer. ment1 nnd lie cried, with enthusiasm, talking of their life! •irne friendsb p and have a tor none, just as sht* pleases, be said. “Ind cd. In lecd, you could not, for the the share«! Joys of the I >ng ago. the onlv liver Residence t94 E. 10th St. 1*lntereate'l and ahtMtid kn^w Then the girl looked at I’ierre. ■n better than the first." last • t ' W 'I two children playini ig In the hall knew Th«* woumied man lay still, with e a t ember. M. Dn- MARVfl Uhirlinq Sprcy "W rba «#•< ▼■t(**l /w/'T. inilced. tianl not to that sooner or Inter • In the talk om* of close«!, face st« bam It f • / ft ti. iiMEt- M ’*t I'Mnn »• I And Ethel '••nrtWgh the fathers would hi ik at them. Then made no sign. The pre-:' mail That evening Mistress her era tlflcntlon. while May Invari.ilily 1 mm h met ■n rose, at order L! y UUR tn a. Ing. the olil croni« <•« would HOUSE. We Sir Henry, her father, f drummed violently on the win > • it health to the chihlr« en. May and J M «11« SI., n —pl no t»iy iheex rr«1». mending. Fapt a In Thorn« Mlwr. i»nt •tAinp ft ..r.o 4 h.-.« —•!.« tlptvM Write U j ' y for and whose future union was to cement rest of the c ■oniptny the mor fh : articular* and redone f-|. Dr!»: va » Im. (O. ’gan Ilf«* I it g comrade-«hip e,t their f ith beard from Ma :« tc. j »» sr., .VKW luas, That either of the children might I next morning the dancing r am well and I otli«--1 la i in l*rtig < «*.. tl store». lect never entered the brads of the his first lesson. Linn Drug Co. Wood Hard, ( la rhe A Co., Portland. tn<i TOd ftrnt f’twtla d, 3t.ee» » The v&stle Comedy t By THOMPSON BUCHANAN CHAPTER I. ASFAI.LY the young man rals cd his eyes from ills harp t< tiud that he had an audience He sprang to ills feet, looking all embarrassment at the two girls .tanding suddenly so close at hand. pictures of twlu beauty, contrasts they were, framed lu the door-fret atone archway of the half rulnec but. One was tall, perhaps, and slender perhaps, with the hair of the Itallat master—the hair that the red sur kisses, aud then, unable to leave f u the glory his kiss l.ad awakened, hides In._____________ “ [[er inouth was made for kissing, for smiling or for the sly saying of things that cut, and her hazel eyes would smile always unless a sad tale dewed them. But the other—there could be nc -perhaps” here. He looked and gasp- e,l. for in those deep eyes be seemed to find, all intermingled, the witchery, the appeal and the compelling power of midnight Here was one who could Jump the octave of emotions from laughter to rage nnd strike not a mood between. Her hair was black, nnd. dimly, be wns nwnre of ber nose tilt ing daintily upward, n bit supercilious above the lips that met so straight and yet so tender, while under the white skin he could see the blood ran quick this way and that at the dominating black eyes’ command, And they an- gweri’d every thought. Thus she stood, an Imperious little empress of hearts, who needed no her aid to announce her rank, for a new subject liowed down before her. "Come, come. Sir Poet. There are two of us. Which were you honor ing?” She of the red gold hair it was mocked him. He liowed -nd answered her gayly, but his looks sought the other, the smaller girl, who held him. "Ah. mademoiselle, a poor dancing master can serve but the most beauti ful." "A dancing master!" Iler tone was different now. “Why, we thought to have found a love sick poet swain when we heard you playing in our pet hut. Didn’t we, May?” "Why. Eff, a dancing master will lie of far more use to us awkward coun try maids. We'll learn to courtesy right nnd perhaps the minuet if— Iler black eyes took liim in with one swift glauce. "M ister Dubnrre,” lie stammerel. “Master Dubnrre will teach us.” she ended. "Til” honor world overwhelm a poor Frenchman.” This with another and a deeper Inv. “French?” cried t!ie p > *t see"er. ‘ Wliy. j iu speak English like an Eug lishman!" "All. mademoiselle. I was reared In England? but”—the French shrug spoke volumes--who would employ an Eng lish dancing master?" The laughter of the throe. Intermin gled. swept away all stiffness. "Cotue. May,” laughed the Titlan haired one, "have you not a French cousin?” "And by that token should be al most as good a frog eater ns this man I snppcried May. "But you must hot ip -ak of him.” "Think. Eff. he Is fighting English •ien when he Is half English himself c GOPHERS I SAGE RATS PRAIRIE DOGS I All Druggists STALLIONS MIGA AXLE GREASE MAKE EVERY DAY '•* vouag mon ral/ud hi» eye» that he had an audience '•’r was my cousin Sa rail •f Cousin John Percy. It was tming away with the young le St Croix ~ when he w nt the French legation that a me to our, the younger. e family. It killed Cousin the castle.’’ Interruptol At the Inn they told me ry Ferry had a most bea i- er. and she a friend who ' me bow English gir’.s can Every Woman 0RE6SÎI IMPORTINP UO.