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OR, THE HERITAGE OF MADAME YALTA. CHAPTER IV. -(Cont'd) "That M. Dorgcrcs should have Buffered himself to be carried away by Ills bourgeois prejudices," she went on ; "that ho should even have â- eized fin the single pretext which offered t<> break a project of mar- riage that displeased him, need not greatly astonish us. He wished at any price to get rid of M. de Car- noel, and did not hesitate to dis- honor without hearing him. Your uncle is an honest nisin in the Btrigtest sense of the word, but there are sentiiuents he is incapable of appreciating. As to the Kus- sian, who is in truth only a spy, it might well be expected that lie would throw liimself with ardol- on the first trail pointed out to him, and in default of any other victim pursue M. de Carnoel without re- spite or scruple. But there is one whose conduct in this sad case is absolutely inexplicable." "Who?" stammered Maxime, more and more out of countenance. "Tho capillar, Vignory," said Madame Yalta. "Vignory!" exclaimed Maxime. "I assure you his cenduct has Vieen unexceptionable. He defeniied M. de CarnocI warmly." "Were you present when the scene occurred?" asked Mme. Yal- ta, coldly. "No, but Vignory told me him- Belt the same dav, and he is incap- [ abl(! of lying. Besides, how could \ he do otherwise than defend M. de Carnoel. who was his most intimate friend J" "And his successful rival." "Tiiat is not exactly the word. He had long had an inclination for my <o\iKin, but he perceived that Robort de Carnoel and Alice loved 4-ach other, and kept himself aloof. He is the nu)st modest a;id also the most loyal of^meu. Had it been iu his power to save the honor of M. do Carnoel, he would have done it." "Really? He is, then, deficient in intelligence?" asked the countess ahrnjitly. And as Maxime, stutwfied, made no reply, she wont on : "He is stupid, then?" "Stupid, why?" "1 did not think I should need to «xp1ain. Here is a man who hears his best friend charged with an In- famy. He knows a fact which would change entirely the whole face of things. The a<'cuscrs arc ignorant of it. He has only to sjieuk to mo- difv their idcap. ft was even pro- bable that in bringing together and enniparing different circum- Btaiu-os his friend's innocence •would be apparent. And this man is silent!" 'â- What do you mean?" stammer- ed Maxime. "M. Vignory is cashier. On ar- ri\ing one moroing he finds the safe open. He sends for M. Dorgeyes, M,hi cries out: 'it is M. de Car- nod !' And M. Vignory doesj. not reply: 'No, it is not he. An at- 1 Uluiiit has been made before this tt» open the safe. A woman has left , !i<)- hand there. M. de Carnoel i had nothing to do with this first ] ftttcrnijt since he was ))assii)g the «venir.v witli you ; therefore M. de Carnoel took Ho i)art in the sec- ond ' \Vhat would y»ur uncle have opposed to this statement? As- Bu redly he ;!\'oiild not have persist- ed in accusing his unfortuna-te acc- retiiry on the prete.vt tVat he had ill chosen his HKinunb for leaving the liouse." "I do not know," murmured W.'ixirne. fedhig all the justice of the efiunt«-s«' reasonings. "My un- cle \t> vwy detsrmined in his idi'as. and liad rosolved to get rid of M. de Oarnoel. I doubt if his opin- ion would have changed. It is none the less true that Vignory would have done better to speak ~ to tell t,he whole truth. He failed thi'ough want of presence of mind; it is purdonalde under cireuniHlanc- CB that must have .so disconcerted him." "1 do not believe it. It was through fear of conipron\ising him- self. He was afraid of being re proat hi d for. between ourselves, he w<ll deserved it; for the fact of his having been silent as tu the eever.'d hand in inexplicable and unpardonable.' "I had something to do with llie pari Vignory look; I had begged him to keo)) bilence, and having al- ways exercised a certain iniUience over hiui, he consented." "Onco more, you were not M. de Carnoel's friend. Moreover, you could not foresee that he would hr aeeuted. But your Vignory lias only to open his mouth for the af- f.ijr to wear quite another aspect. With ft word he could put his ttiem] ouUide the caao, and this "Do not ring," said the counte."*, quickly, who had 'â- tarCjJ at this cry "It waa, I thought, a woman's voice," said Maxime "It is a woman, but why she calls so 1 cannot tell." "I did not think sha called. It was rather a cry of fright- cr of surprise. If she wanted aid she would have repeated it." "There is nothing to hiad?r her from coming out. The door com- municating with my chamber is rot locked. Some one is â- jonoealed there who wished to avoid meetin*; I you, but who will forgive uie fcr word he took good care not to pro- ^ disregarding a childish fancy. f':n- nounce. The intention to injure is ter, I beg, and bring with you the evident. In acting thus this man person you will find there.' yielded to a base sentiment ousy." -jeal- Maxime, completely puzzled, obeyed without comment. He op- "I should be pained to believe ' cued the door and found himself it. 1 think that even now if I asked face to face with Alice Dorgeresâ€" him to relate to my uncle the ad- 'Alice, pale, agitated, trembling, venture wc concealed he would not' He was undoubtedly the more refuse." I astonished of the two, for he had "Take care you do nothing of the "« suspicion that his cousin was in »ort. This tardy confession would '-^'^ countess' house, while Alice, on not benefit M. de Carnoel, and it t'lf contrary, was very well aware is of great consequence to me to "^ ''" presence there, act without the knowledge of the' "Well, yes, it is I," he said, future son-in-law of M. Dorgeres. laughing. "You cried out so that If you persist in your generous de- Madame Yalta was frightened, and sigp to aid me to find M. de Car-' wished to know if you needed as- noel, I must exact of you a prom- 1 i^'tance.^ Speak. What has hap- isf to make no sort of confidence pened?" to Vignory." I "Nothing," stammered Alice. "It will' be very easy. He thinks "A nervous shock. Take me only of his approaching marriage and recent elevation to the part- nership with my uncle ; so much so. away. Maximo took her by the hand, and led her to the countess' bed- that when I took Georget there yes- ' side, terday, he received me almost cold- "Made»noiselle," she said, in a !y. I understood, from his attitude ' voice serious and agitated, "you that this old story interested h'm'<;"uld not remain longer in that no longer." room, which I regret having made "He is not aware, I hope, that you enter. But it is better you you know, or think vou know, that, should go out with your cousin *M de Carnoel is Borisoff's prison- {than to be surprised by my physi- er?" a-sked the countess, quickly. | cian, whom I am expecting, and "No," replied Maxime, earnest-' "ho has forbidden me to see any Iv. '"It was after a visit to the of-'o""" to-day. It is important to us lice that I passed with Ccorget by both that your visit should remain t'di Russian's residence. We part- unknown ; and it is probable that ed almost angrilv, and I have no «'e shall not meet again unless the need of your instructions in order situation should be altogether to be reserved on this point." | changed. I have said all I had to "Thanks. 1 .see that I may count say concerning M. de Carnoel on you. However, I shall not put Vour cousin kn. your services too much under eon- p<jsitiou to advise you if you need tribution, at least at present. The advice. Soon, 1 trust, the truth first point is that Borisoff should will appear and M. de Cornocl will be reassured. He must hear no speak for himself. Before we part, more of you. He will think you ! niademoiselle, I ask only one thing, acted yesterday without considera- thut you will speak to no one, under tion, and that you will not re- 'any pretext vvhatever, of what you turn." ' I have seen or heard hereâ€" to no one, "It is a painful enough role that you understandâ€" neither now nor you impose on me," said Maxime, j ever." with a smile that was rather forced. "I will be silent always," mur- "Why? Your altercation with mured Mile. Dorgcrcs. the man did not go far enough to| "i rely upon you, niademoiselle," render a meeting tho necessary said the countess. "M. Dorgerea, consequence. And you have ccr-jb'? so good as to ring." "WHY BE SO THIN?" ThinBCBS is EmbarranBlag, l'nb(>al- Ihy aui NbI >'atiiralâ€" Formula Kaw Used Which Ailda From One to Tbrcc I'ouiids a Week. Every one ought to have some extra flesh on the bony structure of the body, both for the sake of health and self-esteem. Most thin people are sensitive to the harsh, unfeeling criticisms which are constantly being hurled at th«m by the more fortnnafcc wfU figured person.-i. Every one pities a thin, bony horse, but horses don't know it â€" while thin people arc both pitied and ridiculed. It ought not to be so, but it is. A well rounded figure, be it man or woraan, excites admiration; not only for the figure but for the bright eyes, pink cheeks, red lips, and vigorous carriage which accom- pany a well-nourished body. Strength, health, beauty and sound flesh abound, if the blood arid nerves get enough nourishment out of the food eaten. This prescription aids nature ; helps absorption, digestion and as- similation ; helps distribute the blood and nerve eleiaents which make sound flesh. Get the ingredi- ents a::d make it at home, and see how very fast yon gain in weight. In a half pint bottle, obtain three ounces of essence of pepsin, three ounces syrup of rhubarb. Then add ofle ounce compound es- sence cardiol, shake and let stand two hours ; then add one ounce tincture cadoraene compound, (not cardamom). Shake well and take a teaspoonful before meals and one after meals. Also drink plenty of water between meals and when re- tiring. Weigh yourself before be- ginning. * AT THE BATHS. Robust Old Gentleman (to sick latly) â€" "When I came here first, I hadn't strength to utter a word, I bad scarcely a hair on my head. I couldn't walk across the room, and However, I shallnot put Your cousin knows more, and is a I had to be lifted from my bed." tainly on cause to fear any provo-| cation on the part of Borisoff. Ho wishes only quiet." | "Since you wish it I resign my- Thc duenna apijcarcd, and Max- imo, leading Alice, followed her. They walked side by side in si- lence until they reached the end of self not to disturb him. But may Rue Beaujon, when Maximo said I ask how I can be permitted to abruptly: serve you?" I "Why did you not confide in mo? "By abstaining from taking any Had I known you had decided to measures." I sec the countess, I would have "What! you will not allow mo spared you the embarrassment of to assist in the delivery of M. de! going a'one." Carnoel?" j "My resolution was taken last "If I succeed it will be to you, night, and I wj.shcd to execute it I owe it, for without you I should immediately. It was the convcr- not have known that M. de Car-'sation with you yes-tcrday which noe! was Borisoff's prisoner. But \oi] me to wish to interrogate for it is I alone who can act effective- myself this great lady who comes lyâ€" I alono in all the world." "In. the condition you arc in "Some one will take my place. so lute to the succor of the absent. Sue swore to me that she would s!iv( him. What is her vow worth ? Sick Lady â€" "You give me hope, kind sir. How were you cured?" Robust Old Gentleman â€" "I was bfern here." * BE RE.Vb r TO TTRK HORSE A1L51ENTS, Because a farmer has to worli with his horpes and have their ser- vices nearly every day in,Ahe year, it is absolutely necess-iry that hq be posted on their common ailment^ and know how to treat their injur- ies. It is not out of pl.ace to suggest that it is wise to have such a thor- oughly good and reliable horse re- medy as Kendall's Spavin Cure constantly on hand. Kendall's Spavin Cure is now and for a long series of years has been a standard horse remedy. It can hardly be too strongly recom- mended. In this connection, we want to commend to our readers an excel- lent little book called "A Treatise on the Horse and His Diseases." This book and Kendall's Spavin Cure ought always go together. The book can be had free at the drug store where Kendall's Spavin Cure is sold or it may be secured by writing to the Dr. B. J. Kendall Company, at Enosburg Falls, Ver- I shall not appear, but will direct Does she even know whether Robert] mont, U. S. A., if you enclose all. You do not understand. It| de Carnoel is in Paris; whether is however, impossible for me- tOjhe is alive?" say more. Moreover, you will notj "She did not know, when you ar- reniain long in uncertainty. At rived. She knows now." tUis-niomont, after the warning you "How is that?' have given, the colonel is making! "You did not hear our conversa- his avrangctments to rid himself of^ tion?" M de (.'arnoel. I cannot affirm! "You do not ask that seriously ?" that he will not kill him, but assur- 1 "It is absurd, I confess. It is odly Us wijj i"it keep him at his not your habit to listen at doors house. lose f.i three days from now you I I ha-/ not an inst,ant to' Well, it is I who have just inform- ed the countess that Robert is not whether I have sue- dead Paris, and thut he has not left (To be continued.) * TO A VISITOR. Matthew 25 : 40. In days of weary weakness. And night when I was sad. With Christ-like love and meekness You came ami made me glad. And often now with pleasure Your visit I review ; For gratefully 1 treasure Your words so kind and true. Long may your days be lengthened By Him to wh«ni you cling : Long may your soul be strengthen- ed For service tor your King. His sacred word obeying, May you His servant b« Until you hear Hiin saying "Ye did it unto mc." T. WATSON. Granthurst, Ont., 1910. TS A COMET'S TAIL. Earth's Inhabitants Likely to Spend a Few Hours. Camille Flammarion, the emin- ent French scientist, writes the European edition of The New York Herald, giving some interesting facts regarding Hal ley's comet, which is approaching the earth at the rate of ir5,000 miles an hour. On April 19, it will arrive at its greatest proximity to the sun, and a month later, on May 19, at 2 o'clock in the morning, Paris time, | it will pass directly between the| earth and the sun. The Pacific j Ocean, Asia and Australia will be in full daylight at the time. The| nucleus of the comet at that time will be 15,000,000 miles di-stant from tlid earth, and as the tail of the comet has a length of more than :e, 000,000 miles, it will reach to our globe and beyond. The result will be that for several hours the earth will be immersed in the great gase- ous caudal appendage. Halley's comet, says M. Flam- marion, is not a big comet like those of 1811, 1858, 1861 and 1882, for in- stance. It is a m.ediura sized com- et But its former appearances show that it is extremely variable. In 1456 it stupefied all beholders. In 1682 there was nothing extraor- dinary about it, especially as it ar- rived after the prodigious comet of 1C80. In 1T59 and 18'35 it scarcely impressed anybody but the astro- nomers. We can as yet affirm nothing as to its extent this time nor as to its chemical composition. What is most probable is that our terres- trial globe will traverse this gase- ous tail as a cannon ball traverses a light fog, this tail, being, so to speak, immaterial, especially at such a distance from the head. Perhaps there will be noticed in- teresting electric and magnetic phenomena, manifestations of polar aurora, storms of a new kind, a shower of shooting stars, ethereal glimmerings in the upper regions of tb:' atmosphere, while the observ- e's on the other, side of the globe study the pa.ssage of the nucleus before the solar disc. 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If my ser- vants tell you I do not receive, in- si.st on speaking to my femmo do rliambre who has always shown you in. She has my orders, and will ad- mit you.'' ".\t least if Dr. Villages does not oppose it." "Villago.s! yes, you arc right; he might do so; above all if he suspec- ted M. di! Curnoel to be in qi'.f.s- lion." "And his authority would ccr- tniiily he stronger than mine." "I will iiulinate to you how to make him yield. You have the rin,:; I gave you yesterday 3" "I shall never be wpar.^'cd fr^iti it II iHl you reclaim it.'' ".Show it to the doctor in <"as£ he uudertakes to hinder yen fn n; seeing me in that case ojily " ".\nd like Madame T'iriac he will obey this talisman?" "He will obey it. Perhaps no will ask some questions. Do not an- swer them. And now that I have saiil all," added tho countess, 'do me the favor to ring for my feuinio do chambre who will show vou cut. •I am expecting this very Villagoa, Bobby--"rve been an awful good and do not care to have him find L^^y gj^gg j started going to 8un- yo 1 here. ' / I day-Bchool, haven't 1!" Mother-â€" Maxime reached out his hard ♦'«|<'\'cg, dear, you've been very good the silken cord when a cry «an;f ^n, indeed." Bobby -^ "And you do«'t his ears which proceeded f" '" tn^j distrust me any more, do yout" chaittber in which Alios had tak«n Motherâ€" "No, dear." Bobby â€" refuge. Then why do you hitie th« jam I" two-cent stamp to pay postage. â€" Z »__^ â€" WISDOM. I Jane â€" "Henry, what would you do if ye should go to the post-of- fice, buy a stamp, ask the man to stick it on for you and he refused?" Henry (who is very serious) â€" "What would I do? Stick it on myself." Janeâ€" "I should stick it on the letter." Stumps and Trees, We Pull Them as We Please. 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