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W A S H IN G T O N COUNTY HATCHET. her W h en Miss Barclay went up stair* fe w weeks at hard work the v oting man decided to leave town for several d ay * "Y e a , one that takes us oo a pleasant Mrs. Barclay waa quite excited. be (elected a trustworthy substitute " S a that detective haa been here again? jGOJTHfy. to represent him He had made all his " M i s * Barelay, may I take this letter W h at did he want?" Mow B a re la - felt her cheeks flashing. arrarlgem ^ -ts f ~ r — — ------ for a few beams?" H er g r _t, sad eyea met M r H o w e ’s "1 never thoagbl at him w a detect was leaving the bank when yoo s m a rt " W o u ld that be honorable? H e m u- ive. H e came to inquire how co r affairs ed his a l t f r i n a by asking if ?oo migut s e e the prendect Need I “ ? oc^ ’ un dcrstixl me. H e said 1 tempted are progressing. ” " I doe « think I understand you " H e knows more about them than we him. " "T h e mystery is simple enough, io n "In d eed ! 3 e pet the biame oo you. d o Oh. Belle, when w ill all this per through ih eceiiterun the ma. him -xcited h i interest and cerc^-ty He W e lt 1 can believe that his thoughts plexity be ended?’ ' out the pin and lay the other, si hastilv returned to the room adjoining w oold never grasp y w i W e a r « limit» “ Tom orrow afternoon. ” tilled, in place, pressing back tb_ the ooe you entered, and thus overheard ed by our undertakings, our education, " A n d you hope for something?" from which you pulled the wires, your conversation with ------ our oppoctuniriea. This letter us a very "ja oiiie, let us try and put this away to bring tbe next row close to " Y o u mean that 1 have never seen good showing of the man's character. 1 from us for tonight ” She suddenly The rows o f stitching should uot| Mr. Messenger?" __ trust it has made no impression upon threw her arms around Mrs. Barclay more than three-quarters of - I w a» going to name the man whom you. Believe me, there is a spiritual “ 1 must save all my strength fa r tomor- apart The loops may be cut w vou met. bnt as you may never = f> k im life aa far beyond the physical ami men 1 t whole. T w o |iersous can work a 'again perhaps it is w ell to be chan ta tal as life is beyond death— a life that W IV E S IN P O L I T I C A L LIFE. know that you are expect- ' Still a d mi - ' - sly. ,,ue winding the b l e W e w ill not judge him. Mi=s Bar- broadens and deepens with each day s tng . g n„- stitching Tke| clav, M r Messenger, after ]'»tenm g to O M E politician* readily agree experience, the one life that satisfies us M ollie! M oUte’’ ’ is very durable. Dark your pleading, fol.owed you up Broad with ex-Senaior H ill of New York thus if w e eudeaTor to follow its teachings M is* Barclay made her escape to her that a man in public life Is u*1*' are prefeiable: hit-and-miss gi The soul mast be considered, fed, culti own room. Once alone, she repeated to w ay and assisted you into a car. You vated, enjoyed. 1 pity the mac or woman herself M r H o w e's words and tried to have no recollection of him whatever. dered rather than helped by being m ar good effect. “ N on e And he has been our friend ried. It 1* noticeable, though, that most w ho dares not spend a portion of each strengthen and aerve herself by recalling P r e t t y W e d d i n e Custom. W e shall never be able to prove our men who entertain this view are, like day in communion with the soul and its them. She even sought solace in them. line of tl.- pretty feature* of tbc^ gratitude, never. ” G iver Yoo know what it is to struggle Mr Hill, confirmed bachelors. It mat eru English wedding Is the tiny. The lo n g steepness night at last ended " H e has a voung man § sympathy far be that Mr. Hill bas demonstrated by and miniature man w ho attend] w ith evil. Your soul has come ou t con in dawn, and the exhausted girl rose and queror. H aw have you developed in the occupied herself with little offices for your brother. * He was a child when your bis ow n ex|»erience and to his ow n sat bride as bridesmaid and page. past two weeks? Trouble has made yoo the children. She had to take the noon brother came here, and he has pleasant isfaction that celibacy and the ignoring little pair or three i strong; sorrow has shown yon your bet train, and even the effort to dress recollections as a schoolboy of Jasper of social life are conditions of political but they make a very pretty ph Barclay. Human nature is as good and ter Mill Yoo can choose the right and wearied her Once seated in the car, she success, but if tbe distinguished gen their quaint costumes follow!« yet sympathize with the man w ho would felt her courage re vive The sea breeze as bad as it always was. W e young men tleman will stop to look over tbe mem bride to the altar. T h e small ruin you forever. Trust me, 1 w ill not proved invigorating during the few min can see the flaws in the methods adopted bers of that august body of which he usually dressed in court cost betray your confidence. 1 would, how utes spent on the North river boat. She by onr elders. In your brother’s case the was so lately a member, or tbe mem white satin or doth embroideredj ever. advise yoo to keep this letter until walked from the ferryhouse to the bank, remedy was too late, but Messenger set bers of Congress or the list of success this whole matter has reached a settle and as she opened the heavy door dis to work to prevent further suffering. ful statesmen and politicians in any ment. O f coarse it has no signature, but covered that her nerves were very un H i. holiday is ovsr. but I think it waa one of the States, he will discover that it bears internal evidence that would steady. Could she trust herself to per w ell spent Miss Barclay, can you for the overwhelming m ajority of them are ■ j J V tell against him. ” Mr. H ow e drew a severe? It was just 2 o ’clock. She paused give him for the suffering which ho men who have willingly become Cu chair to the table and sat down, facing at the first desk to ask if she might see caused you? It was unintentional He pid’s victims. Miss Barclay. " N o w , let tut anticipate the president, but her lips w ould not do had perfect confidence in the integrity Perhaps no better Illustration can be som ewhat Tonunrow yoo intend to anything but quiver. So she passed on of the rnan who represented him. given o f how valuable to a politician a grant him this interview?’’ " I know that I only wish I could sec wife may be than w as furnished by the to the w ell known door, opened it and "1 must " entered quickly, suspecting her own him. W bv did he not st3v to he*» late Senator Logan, who many a time " A n il yonr mind is fully made up as courage. The man whom she dreaded to If I could only make him understand and often expressed absolute confidence to your decision?’ ’ see rose, came forw ard and offered his how I appreciate his goodness. ” in his w ife’s Judgment, never failing H is eyes made her hesitate " H e knows all about i t ” hand and then stood gazing at her in to act in accordance therewith. "Y e s , 1 think it is. Stilk when it quiringly. W ith clear, steady eyes. Miss "F ro m you? So then he sent you to Gladstone, who is admitted to be one comes to the point, 1 may let m yself go. Barclay had met his easy, confident me. ** of the greatest of English politicians, 1 have altered my determination a dozen smile and withheld her hand. " Y e s and n o Miss Barclay, this is not has paid worthy tribute to the services times since I received his letter Yon "1 am here,” she said, heT voice the place that I would have chosen in of his devoted and thoughtful wife, see, I am so obscure, so insignificant ’ sounding thin and sharp “ 1 w ill not which to make my confession. Still I who ta s striven so faithfully to pro "T h a t is one view of the subject, 1 do what you ask. ” must know how I stand with you. W ill mote his success In the field of politics, grant. ” “ So you are satisfied w ith the results yon give me the right tef call yon Isa and there nre not a few other English "T h en it is the one chance to save of your rejection of my offer?” bella? W ill yon forgive me for the test M AID S A N D PA G E S . men in politics who find efficient politi my brother. ” " N o , no. You know I am not But that I subjected you to this day? L too, cal helpmeets and shrewd campaign silver or gold, and decorated W e must suffered keenly, bnt I had to satisfy my " A n d your brother w ould let yon I have tnougnt it an over. suffer the disgrace, the misery, even self about yonr strength of character. managers in their wives. Turning to paste buttons. Sapphire blue I make the sacrifice?” Miss Barclay was silent for some min poverty. A fter all, thousands o f women The pain was shared, and I was at hand this country, we find Am erica's politi trimmed with lace ruffles, is i cal history replete with instances of favorite dre ss, nud with the lari with their bread honestly and keep their utes. to protect yon. You can repay me richly "1 can understand his desperation.’’ self respect I can do i t Bnt surely you if I have served you. I wish I could see the successful participation of wives in hat and white feather it is verjf sue said, wttn aimcuity. "Perhaps, w ill have mercy upon my brother. Per you smile. It must be glorious to hear the political life of their husbands, and tive when it comes to the last, M r Messen haps you have been trying m e Have the great majority of our statesmen The little page Illustrated you laugh. Come, let me look into your ger w ill have mercy upon him and spare pity and think how 1 w ill alw ays honor have paid considerable attention to so of three at a recent fasbioiiaUtl eyes. I can read my fate in them. I have both, because of my love, should 1 agree. ’’ yon as a kind, good frien d ” cial life. ding The costume is a white! won yon, have I not?” “ Poor g irl! You cannot tell w hat you David B. Hill may find his life of blouse with Vandyke collar aod| " I offered you my terms. Miss Barclay. " B u t this is not thanking Mr. Mes w ill do a few hours hence Your anx celibacy "one grand sweet song,” but knee breeches with rhinestone I Listen. Sit down. Let me urge my senger. ” iety is not for yourself. Yet I feel sure claim. ” " N o , bnt it is giving him a wife. ” the great majority of men would tire of and a cape of green velvet lia that your con»cieiice w ill assert itself " N o . D on’t touch me! Don't mention He gently took her hands and watched their solo singing after a time. Be this white satin hanging from one i and keep you from the power of your that again! I w o n ’t hear y ou!” her questioning eyes. " B u t for yonr ut as it may. most Am erican youths will The three little maids who accoi emotions. I wish 1 could assist you to "T h e n you can go. ” ter absorption in yonr brother’s troubles undoubtedly prefer to emulate the ex the pages had white satin gov calm judgment. ” " A r e you human?” I could not have learned your value so ample of those men who, while posses ered with white chiffon, frilled d " I wonder w h y you are here!” “ Yes, thoroughly so. ” thoroughly. Sweetheart, your lover was sing marked abilities, have thought it fichus, and mob caps o f green i " T o tell vou that should the bank offi " I t cannot be true. W ere all men like w inning yon under an assumed name. not good that man should be alone, and Another quaint little costume! cers w ithdraw their charges against you, the w orld w ould come to an end Yon are so chai n.ingly unconscious, so have not hesitated to enter the field of Is a long dress o f white sati your brother 1 can obtain employment Nature would reject her own work. Y’ou overwrought, that your mind w ill not matrimony through fe a r of thus imper bishop sleeves and a deep kiltt for him in another part o f the country. ” disgrace humanity. ” act Hereafter there shall be no mys iling any political chances they might of white chiffon around the neck, “ It sounds like mockery after listen “ Miss Barclay, your words can be teries, no sorrows, but those that w e can have. with three rows o f narrow lace. I ing to Mr. Messenger’s words. H e alone overheard. Y o u must leave me. I cer tr-ar together. From this moment let me can help us. ” B l o c k —n t i n - k i r t » . tainly confided in your sense o f honor. make you happy; lit me see yon sm il " I think yon arc right. I had no idea Women who have black satll| You are not w illin g to accept my terms. ing, with yonr heart at rest W i l l you that this man could control so much need uot think la-cause I The matter is ended between us. I insist love me as P h ilip Messenger?” money, bnt he is interested in several skirts are uow so much favo npon your going. I f you w ill not leave TH E END. stork companies and no doubt has the the former useful |>ossession the room, i shall. ” means at command. ’’ Miss Barclay left the room She w a lk They will be worn Just as much N e w Y o r k N e w s p a p e r V e te r a n ». " Y o u think he would do all that he ed slowly like a blind wom an along the and this is something to feel j The Dansville Advertiser adds several promises?’ ’ narrow passage. A t the door a man names to our list of editors of country happiness over, fo r they can i “ V’es, even if his passion led him into overtook her. be brought into use. and alwti newspapers in this state who have been crime. H e could take trust money and " A r e you Miss Barclay?” ! well and generally in place. in the harness for 23 years or more, replace yonr lirother’s deficit. I tell you, She nodded and tried to regard him though we made no attempt to make a if you yield to evil you increase the in W h a t W o m e n A r e Itoi w ith composure. H is manner was complete list. W e mentioned the names clination to it in others. Therefore, if T w o women are about to w holly businesslike of McKinstry of the Fredonia Censor, possible, lie strong to do right and let factory in Atlanta, lia., for "M r . Messenger would like to see you Gane of the W atkins Express, Bunnell r<-snlts follow. N o one is required to sin facture of a bicycle tire they for a few moments. ” The message filled of the Dansville Advertiser, Beach of the in order to take another’s burden. ” ented. her with strange hope. A gain she turned Brockport Republic. Root of the Niagara " I know you are rig h t I am glad you and followed her guide, w ho preceiled Falls Courier, Pomroy of the Niagara Mrs. Nansen. Sr., mother of came. 1 was beginning to fear for my her into a room opposite the one she had Falls Journal and Dudley of the W arsaw known explorer. Dr. Nansen, reason. ” just quitted It was a much larger apart N e w Yorker, and Mr. Bunnell adds the ited with having iiiuugui ” 1 should have been hero sooner. 1 ment, containing a center table, around names of Milliken of the Canandaigua Elegant riding habit of hunter's green healthful pastime for women was detained. It grieves me to see yon which a number of men were seated Journal. Pratt of the Corning Journal, ladies' cloth, made with adjustable ganing and gliding on snows! suffer s a ” She w as given a cushioned chair, and Parker of the Geneva Gazette. Sanders Miss Frances B ray has the skim, the folds being caught up and " I t cannot ho helped. Think how then a voice seemed to reach her from of the N u ad a N ew s, Stowell of the Sen fastened on the left so that it is "w a lk being the second wom an In tl much more Jasper suffers. Then, his a groat w ay off. eca Falls Reveille and Holden of the ing length" when my lady is off the Kingdom entitled to add t! w ife !” “ Miss Barclay, 1 am happy to inform Yonkers Gazette. Nearly if not quite horse. There is a severely tailor-made L L .D . to her name. T he first! " I see. I shall be anxious until your you that w e havo reconsidered yonr all of these men, says Mr. Bunnell, were coat, with the new coat sleeve, slightly tltia Wnlkington. is likewli rise I interview tomorrow is concluded. ” brother’s case and concluded to w ith on the same papers as far back as I860, fulled on the shoulder. There nre cloth- woman and a native o f Belfi "Listen. I am going to do right. Yon d raw all onr claims agaiust h im Thi9 and some of them for many previous covered buttons. Cbic bicycle suit of have shown me the way. I can suffer. I is due to two facts— his many years of The queerest fad on record years. It is pleasant to know that so gray covert oloth, aoeordion-plalted Miss Dell Ten Eyck, of am learning how so quickly. W ill you faithful service and the very helpless wl many newspaper veterans are still in ac skirt. Tbe pretty blouse Is trimmed Mass., who amuses herself 1 cotne again to hear what I have to tell? condition of his family. To follow np tive service. W e wish them health and with black silk in Norfolk effect, and ing and taming Hli sorts of W e are quite alone here, deserted Do this suit w ould do us no good and might strength and prosperity. — Rochester there is a perfectly new style of what strosities. She has ja r s of you know that I forgot to tell Jasper of be productive o f much harm to his in Post-Express. | is called the wheel collar, braided, giv and says she really enjoys your kiudness? I was too excited, too nocent w ife and childreu He is almost ing a tab effect. There are eight double enee. troubled. ’ ’ completely indebted to our president, R e lic s o f S h a k esp ea re. row s of braid ornamenting the skirt at “ It his best as it is ” Cuban women o f the famill Mr. Messenger, for this clemency. W e Thomas Hornby, whose grandmother, ’ ’Once tomorrow is past, everything think it best that he should know that intervals of one nnd one-half feet, also insurgents are inculcating wl tbe late M ary Hornby, was once a resi that we dread w ill hi\ppon. W ill you Mr. Messenger has all along urged us in two rows o f the braid on the lower consider right Ideas in the dent of the old house in which Shake care to como then?” the direction o f mercy. Y onr brother is speare was born, has at his place at edge give a neat finish to the skirt. their children. A prim er has "Y e a " now us free as ever and at liberty to tako Kingsthorpe, England, several valuable printed in Cuba setting furti I P r o p e r 1 o ><l l o r B e a u t y . " Y o u are too good. ” immediate measures for the support of relics of the great poet. They include C lear complexions do not w ait on the tionary sentiments in an "O h . no. Others feel for you as I do, his family. W e congratulate y o u Miss carved oak chests, portions of a carved fickle, nor rosy cheeks on the morning manner. bnt probably see no w ay to help you and Barclay, on yonr sisterly devotion, your bedstead, fine oak ebairs and several griddle cake. The woman who intends Mrs. Zelia Nuttall. the an are fearful o f intruding upon you. A courage under grief and difficulties and other articles of household furniture. to have a good complexion must make whose explanation o f the Mi good woman never lacks sympathy. For yonr persistent efforts in his behalf. Besides the above Mr. Hornby is also the a careful study of the food question. endar stone has elicited sin that matter, neither does a bad ona Yon havo offered us an example which owner of Shakespeare's iron chest or It goes without saying that sugary sub plause front scientific men. Borne one can always be found ready to restores onr faith in human nature. ” “ treasure box,” an old sword that for stances must be banished from the bill the University o f Pennsy! excuse poor human nature. N o w 1 must Bewildered, dizzy, silenced, her heart merly belonged to the bard and several o f fare. Candies are, of course, exclud setitu at the ethnological leave you. I have a great deal to attend throbbing w ith joy inexpressible. Miss contemporary paintings, one of which is ed. Cakes follow in their wake. As Riga, Russia. to before 1 can see you again. I must set Barclay sat and gazed at the speaker. framed with the wood o f the famous for pies and all other compounds of about it without delay. Just at this mo Then her eyes wandered in search of m ulberry tree.— St. Louis Republic. P lln it» s t th e F a ir flour ami grease, they are fatal to clear ment I mil supposed to be in Colorado Mr. Messenger. In vain; he w as not in She—I can sympathize wl skins. Bread that is doughy or starchy pursuing health. You look surprised. the group, but Mr. H owe w as watching A B u r g la r A la r m . ranks almost as low as pastry in the w as married once myself, 1 may explain in the future. Kemember her with eager eyes, brilliant w ith re Jimmy Hope, the ex-burglar, is liv estimation o f the seeker after good you w asn’t married to a I am going aw ay w ith perfect confidence flected happinesa She started and flash ing quietly in this city. He is often looks. W hatever excites the nerves or Bits. in yonr fidelity to conscience. ” ed seen on Broadway, bnt always alone. overheats tbe blood tends tow ard the Mrs. K uddler— Do you kn “ That helps m a " Presently the men rose, shook hands One day he was asked if there was such final destruction o f the smooth, peachy that everybody says the - “ You must be firm in your resolution with her and left the room Mr. H ow e a thing in existence as a burglar alarm Mr. K uddler - texture which is the chief o f every like me? to help yourself. ’’ retained his seat His voice sounded pe that could be depended upon. “ Yes,” wom an's ambition to attain. W hatever Anne; the baby Is now mo "1 am beginning to fear that my culiarly sweet and soothing. he replied. “ A dark house will never be has the effect of producing n healthy months old and It has nevt strength w ill give o u t 1 hate the idea "H appin ess must affect us as sunshine entered by any one bnt a greenhorn. of seeing that man again. ” Shu looked does the flowers. Yon are transformed. Groping about in a house where there is action of the digestive organs is good word.— Boston T ran script fo r the complexion. Acid and lnxative u p “ l could write to him. ’’ I f a woman should select^ Do not revert to the sad for a moment. no light is a thing that appalls the bold fruits especially. If taken at breakfast, suited to her disposition " l can appreciate that feeling. Still, 1 Y’our brother w ill be notified at once by est housebreaker."— N e w York W orld. are good Graham bread and toast as she matches her gow ns I think it would be wiser for you to con telegraph of this decision. " rank high among the bread beaut I tiers. plexion there might not be! trol your dislike of meeting him mid “ A nd Mr. Messenger! W a s he hero? P ro fe s s o r W a a A b aeat-M In d ed . R«s1 and Juicy meats, green vegetables, path from the m arriage alti face the interview tomorrow. Other 1 (1MI not see mm. I must. M ow shall 1 'P ro f. Pusel. of Bonn, notlcfd one wise you might hereafter regret your ever thank him? 1 have wronged him, day his w ife placing a large bouquet milk nnd eggs, nre all conducive to the voree court.—Atchison GI ‘ attaining o f a brilliant complexion. want of courage. ’* m isjudged him. I want to toll him how on his desk. “W h y do you send Blum I “ 1 suppose you are rig h t I w ill sorry 1 feeL ” “W h at does ifll that mean?" he asked. A Hnme-M;id<» Rut?. some and costly present promise you to go. ’’ "O n e m o m en t” Mr. H o w e’s voice “W hy. this Is the anniversary of your H ave your blacksmith bend two Saxey?” "Just because “ A t 8 o'clock in the afternoon you had lost its music. H is manner w as re marriage,” replied Mrs. Dusel. heavy wires in the^ shape o f a hair pin. Blum married the girl tli_ w ill be in Mr. Messenger's office?” served; his words came slow ly as if "Is that ao? W ell, let me know when twenty-four inches long and tw o inches ised to m arry me. I can’t < chosen with difficulty, “ i he trutn la " Y « . ’’ yours cornea round and I II recipro between the prongs. On these wind for hint."—Detroit Free He roes and offered Miss Barclay his that Mr. Messenger owes yoo an explana cate." _________________ woolen rags cut half an Inch wide, Charlie (to his friend hand, and without hesitation she put tion. It la this: A t the time of the cash winding them in and out as yon crimp yon think o f this new Attorney—W h at waa there about tbe ier's sudden death the president of the hers into i t your hair. Prepare a foundation—a wile. Bob? B o b — W h y. it bank waa taken very ill and waa obliged deceased that led you to believe he “ A nd you w ill ba brave for eon piece of old ingrain carpet or a coffee instantaneous. Isn't It? to resign. H is son. who bear* the same waa of unsound mind? W itn e s s-W e ll, science's sake?" sack answers well, tbe carpet being the makes you think so. name, undertook his duties and was for one thing, he abhorred bicycles.A "Y e n b est Lay one o f the filled plus on one well, because she bas her I , bar hand, bowed and left , duly appointed to soooeed him. A lte r a Philadelphia North American. He ] end of tbe foundation and stitch down - 'N e w York Tribe»»«*. ,„,1 E t K A2G A 2ET LEI eft* Pi*. D uring the R o a io d e r o f W- «■'!i j all T M > d W eUM adsT u o n iio ^ M m earned this letter in her pocket .n ^ read st at abort u tterrak Meantime m efts'V came fitjo J a p t f, but Mrs. Barclay gaio u l streij{th hourly The straw war tjecoajing a ropfc Late oo Wednewlay afternoon M il* Barclay took refuge in the library, locVgd the door and sat down to wrestle with herself fur the Iw t time. A knock interrupted the fo e t a l argument, and she opened the door to pcr.xiee M r H owe standing be hind the eervant Hurprue kept her silent until they were alone, and glancing at him (h e »aw that he looked move ani mated and had a touch o f color in h u eheekn "Y o u «<-m astonished, ’’ be said abruptly " Y o u r brother has been here. ” " Y o u knew he w a* coming. " "O h , ye* H a re you kept a good heart?" " I am afraid noC 1 did not «uppow that you were acting for M r Messenger Jasper know» that M r Messenger as sisted him to runt os. ’* " A n d w a* be not kind in to doing? 1 thought M ix Barclay’s recovery might reault from seeing her husband. 1 am mystified. W h at was the outcome of last Saturday's interriew between you and the president? You hoped so much from i l " Miss Barclay dashed painfully Mr H ow e regarded her intently. "N o th in gdefin ite w a»decided upon. ” She spoke with an effort, and her eyes drooped under his steady gaze. " B u t be bad some mewtage from the directors. ” "N o t h in g pleasant. ” " M is * Han-lay, you are suffering in tensely Torgive me for what may seem unwarrantable curiosity. The truth is that, even if aiding for Mr. Messenger, 1 am an xlons to be of service to your brother Cnless you are perfectly candid w ith me I cannot act to the fa ll extent o f my powers. This matter certainly came op f< r discussion before the bank officers since I saw you, and the presi dent had ix-rain proposition* to lay be fore you as your brother’s representa tiv e ” "Y e s . but they were not fa v o r a b le ’’ "So? W as the interview final?” " N o . 1 am to see him again tomor row. " " W h a t are you to decide?" " D o n 't ask m e 1 cannot comply with his dem ands.'' Mr. H ow e rose and paced back and forth in the pretty room. Mine Barclay sat as i f motion were impossible to her. Hhe became aware that M r H ow e had stopped Isolde her and was resting his slender hand on the table near which she sat. The hand was white and deli cate, hud something made her look np and catch his glance. His fairness made his face almost boyish, and his eyes hail In them the frank expression and the blue o f childhood. He snoke calmlv. “ W h y may 1 not ask?’’ ’’It can do no good. I cannot ex plain. ’’ “ Yon amaze me! There is nothing that may not ho openly discussed in this matter. In fact, there are no secrets con nected with it now. ’’ “ I suppose not with my brother’s crime. ” "T h en with what, pray, has secrecy to do? Miss Barclay, there is no personal question involved? Impossible! W hatdn yon mean? I insist u | k > i i knowing jire - cisely what has passed between that man and yon. He would not dare” — — M r H ow e's languor changed to the oilier extreme. His eyes shone, his voice waa fu ll of decision, his uiunner that of “ H r would ant dore." a person accustomed to givin g orders Mias Barclay mechanically drew the let ter from her pocket and placed it on the table. H a road it rapidly, then carefully and finally looked at her bent head and burning cheeks " A m I to believe that he mode this propmition to you In words last Satur day afternoon?” Miss Barclay tried in vain to raise bor eyea and speak. A fter a moment she gave w ay to pnesiouate tears Mr H o w « watched her. " I think you are wise to let your feel ings overpower your raaaoiiiiig faculties T he truth is that you have U-eii putting great restraint upon yourself for days, and the react mu lias to coma I hope you w ill forget this letter. ” " H o w can If It must be answered, and my brother must go to prison. It w ill haunt me as long aa I l i r a ” " T o u r decision, then, is made?" " Y e a Misery is not so terrible aa dis grace. and It cannot last very long. ” " I t w ill kill y o u ." " Y e s I need to regard death aa some thing to dread, bnt It may come aa a friend. ” " A friend?" S A