SYNCWft.

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ht-rvala hare appeared from nowb.-rr Mack boxaa with aarrawtlr and ' ' rl 'tfi raaSnl na'hawbk' U ° ! ‘ "—» t^BS^IWted In a

FIFTH INSTALLMENT

ON THE RACK.

CHATTER XII.

btcti Introduced Into the borrur of the ItuW ublean. All eyee were fixed open Quest, who Uotoeed to the Ineprctor’a

with a supercilious soilie upon bli Up*.

I'rrhape." ho •osioeted. • you would Ilk* to ask me a few Questions?'' Perhaps I may feel It m, duty to so." the Inspector replied purely i the firs, place, tht t. Ur. Qnoet. *U1 yon kindly explain the rondUJon

of your clothes r

Qoest shrnstsd hie shoulders

“Hsr

Tombs, one of you." The ambulance men cams and oopartod with their pic burden, the

and sealed, and the bouse was soon empty except for the two prls Toward three o'clock Lenors went out and returned with a newspaper. Ehe opened It out upon the table and they both pored orer It " JusUce Thorpe has refused to consider ball!' He's a *uy. that Justice Thorpe, and ao'u the idiot who wrote this stuff!" Laura exclaimed, thnislln« the paper away from her. “I guees the professor was dead rl*ht when he told French he was lockia* np the one man who could dear up the whole show." Lenora nodded thoupitfully. "The professor spoke up Ilka a man." she speed, "but Laura. I want to ask you somethin*. Did you noUce his serraat—that man Crnl*r "Cant say ! did particularly." Lams admitted. “Twice." Lenora continued. "1 thought be eras going to faint. I tell yon he waa acred the whole of the

time." “What

» slipped Quietly behind their shelter. A moment or two later she heard the proferoor lease the bouse Very cautiously she stole out from her hiding plane The hall was empty She crossed It with noiseless footsteps. into the study and mored stealthily to the fireplace. There was a little heap of ashes In one distinct spot She gathered them up In her handkerchief and aeerted It in her dree* and Quietly left the house. At Georgia square she found I-aurn waiting for her. and a few minutes afterward the two girls were examining bee with the aid of Quest's tnlong the little pile was at the eight of which they both exclaimed. It was distinctly a shred of charred muslin embroidery. Lenora pointed toward It triumphantly. "Isn't that erldenee?" she Cemanfled. "Let's rtng np Inspector French!" Laura shook her brad doubtfully. “Not so *asL" she sdsised. "French Is a good son In his way. hot he's prsjudteed Just now against the boss I'm not sure that this evidence would go tar by Itself.' "It's evidence enough for ns to go to Craig, though! Whs! we have rot to do tr to get a confession out of him.

lag satisfied herself was out of bearing, ab

craxy with the ides that Craig has dose these Jobe—Craig, the professor's servant, yon know. We need the pbotoleleame yffrterday afternoon anfl him burn something in tbs proIT's study. Lenora went up straight away and got bold or the

"Synart girt." Quest murmured, nodding approvingly. "Well V “There are dlstinc’ fragments," Laura continued, “of embroidered stuff such as the Pal vs'ion Army girl might

i you getting at. kid?“

"At Craig. If I can.” Let

moving toward the telephone. ’ Please give me the pbototelesme. I am going to talk to the professor “ Laura adjusted the mirror to the Instrumeat and Lenora rang np. The

Lanra studied her companion, for n lOtnert, curiously. "Taking some Interest in Mr. Quest, kid. ain't you?" Lenora looked up. Then her head suddenly sank Into her hands. She knew quite well that her secret had escaped her. Laura pelted her ehoul-

r blast

•This morning 1 d*dd<l ta make an attempt to dear np the mystery of Ksedosgul'a disappearance I sent on my iccretary. Miss Lau.a. to make friends with the section boss, and lenora and I went out by automobile a little later. We InsUtnt-fd s search m s new principle, and befora vary long ws found Mscdougnl's body. That's one up against you. I think, tn-

•pedor."

Very likely," the Inspector oh•Tied. “Go on. please.'' “1 left the two young ladle*, at Miss Unora'a wish, to superintend the removal of the body I myself had an engagement to deliver o»cr her Jewels to Mia. Rbeinboldt hers at midday. 1 returned to whsrv my autoraot'.le was waiting, startsd for tbs city and war attacked by two thugs near the section bouse 1 got sway from them, ran to tha towsr bouse to try and atop tha f*eight, wrs followed by 'be thugs, and Jumped out on to fhs last car from the signal arm." ' Whets Is your automobile T" "No Idea.'' Quest replied “I left It is the road. When I Jumped from tbs freight car 1 took s taxicab to toe professor's and called for him. aa ar-

ranged."

The Inspector nodded 1 shall have to ask you to excuse me for a moment." he said, "while I nog np number fan signal tower If Mr Quest's story receives corrobors- : "os tbs matter It at aa end.” The in-pector latt the room almoet

i-rind lately.

When he returned be was looking i

*r»eer than over.

"Queer." he announced, "your alibi | i» orelrts—in fact, a little worse than j uerleu TVi* AMrsfnr *t cumber ten

"Haro you seen the three o'clock edition, profeeeor " Lenora askr 1. "I nevar rend newgpapera. young Indy." the professor replied "Let me tall yon what Jmy

about Mr. Qnent!"

Lenoru commenced a rambling oonnl of what the had read In the newspaper All the time the eyes of the two girls were fixed upon the mirror They con'd see U e profesw seated In his chair with tv j hug* volnm*s by bis side, a pile of manuscript, and a pen In his hand. They could even catch tha look of sympathy on bis taco aa hs listened attentively. Suddenly Lenors almost broke off. She gripped Lr.ura by the arm. The door of the study had been opened slowly, end Crrlg. carrying a bundle, paused for a moment on the threshold. Hs glanced nervously toward tbs professor. who seemed unaware of his cntranee Then hs moved stealthily toward the fire place, stooped down and committed something to tbs flames. Tbs relief on his fees, as be stood op.

“That's all right, child," she said soothingly. "Well see him through this, somehow or other " "Laura." exclaimed Lsnero. "we will save Mr. Qoeet and w# wtn gel hold of Craig! I have a plan Listen!'

CHAPTER XIII.

"All I can do tor Mr Qoast. young lady. 1 wtU." tbs professor promised. He laid thv rscHrei down and the

useleaa. Tbs operator at number h»a been found murdered at the beck

vf the tower!" Qurit started.

“1 ought not to have left him to 'hose thugs." hs murmured regret-

fully.

"Then. Is no automobile of yours tn 'h* vicinity.” the Inspector continued, "or sny news of U. I think It will he »* »tll now. Quest, tor this matter Li 'Jke tta obvious course. Will you. '.rst of all. hand over her Jewels to Mr* Rhelnholdt?"

Craig's surprise wa. real enough as he opened the hack door of the profmoot's bouse on the following morning and found Lancia steading on tha threshclJ. Lenora smiled pleasantly. "I came to thU door." she said, "bscauss I wanted a little talk with yon.' Craig's attitude was perfect. Be was mystified bet be remained respectful. "Will yon come Inside?" be Invited. She shook her bead. "I am afraid." she confided, “of what I am going to say Ming overboard. Come with ms down to the garage for a moment." He opened toe doors of the garage, leaving the key* tn the lock, and they both passed Inside. "You can say what you please here without tbs slightest fear of being overheard, mtss," Craig remarked. Lenora nodded, and breathed prayer to herself. She was oea the door than Craig by shoot half a doxen paces. Her hand groped tn the little bag she ass carrying and gripped something hard. She clenched her teeth for s moment Then lbs automatic pistol flashed out through the gloom. "Craig." she threatened. "If yon more 1 shall shoot you." It seemed as thongh the man were a coward. He began to tremble, his Upa twitched, bis eyea grow larger and rounder. "What is ttr be faltered. -What do yon want?" "Just this." Lenors said firmly, suspect you to be guilty of tbs crime for which Sanford Quest Is In prison. I am going to have you questioned. If you are innocent you have nothing to fear. If you are guilty thero will be someone here befora long who will extract the truth from you." The man's face wxs sj epitome of terror. Even his knees shook. Lenora felt herself grow calmer with srery moirvoL 'I ar going outside to send s meats." she told him “I shall return

Lenora had sent her wireless message to him. he stooped and picked np o handkerchief, which from the marking he recognised at once. A few feet away the gravel was disturbed as though by the trampling of

feet. He set hi* teeth.

"I’ve got to find that girt." he muttered. “Craig can go to h—1!" He to rued away and approached the boose. The front door stood open tad he mede bis way at rnce lo the library. The professor, who waa altting at his desk surrounded by a pile of books and papers, addressed him. as he entered without looking up. "Where on ea-th have you been. Craig r be inquired petulantly. "I nave rang for you alx times Hare I not told you never to leave the place wlth-

•If Yaw Move I Shall Shest Yawl" have bean wearing. Ws pot them o

•The Jewels Have Seen Stelsnl"

»>'tit afterwards hs stood transfixed '“s arm. half outstretched, remained '‘ibticalsaa. Then be turned slowly

* round.

The Jewels have been stolen." bo v:>bounced with unnatural calmIh* inapsetor laid his band bsevily •j*b Quest's shoulder. Von will kindly consider yourself ' «*r arrest. Quest Ladles snd g«o '•mm. will yoo clear th# room no*. if )<‘U pleasn Tbs ambulance ! Ule- ' !*"nrQ for la outeldti." 1 1-. professor, who bad been look- “•« »• though dated, iuddeul' Inter-

lf French." he sail wrneatly. T • uvioced that you ar* tusking a ‘ tniatake. In arraattug and takiv,ay Mr Quest you aro r;n^vlog us the one man who Is Ukr-ly to We u> ciaair np this mystery " '* inspector pushed him g*nUy

A

>u will axenss mm professor." b* "hut this Is no matter for argulf Mr Quest can dear himself.

Will be mors glad than I." sh'.gged bis she-Id* r*.

inspector will have bis liul* bv observed dryly- TtY all Iris Keep cool." b* »*nt on. aw th* tosra In Lenora's eyes-

her coat and hat. which

lag on the chair.

-I am going right down to the pro-

fearor a," she announced.

"What do you think you can do

Ihcrsr I.aura asked

-I aB going to s*« If I ran find out what that mas burned.' aha rapltsd.

"I will be beck lo an hour."

Ixurm walked with her as tor as the street car. and very eoon afterward Lenora found herself knocking at the protoesor's front door. Craig admitted her almost si ones For a momsal b* •< emed to shiver aa be recognUsd her. "Well, ycung lady." the professor said, "hsv* rou thought of something

I ran dor

Fhs took no notice of th. Chair to which he pointed, and tasted b%r hand

upon hi* sbouldgr.

"Profansor." she b"g**d. "P* •»«

Mr Quest! !«• l» *n »*>* Tombs prison, It would he the Liedast thing anyons r °Th* , prof*"-«’r glanced regretfully at his manusrrapt. but be did not heal-

Uta He roee promptly to bla feet •nf you think h« would appreciate it. 1 will go at one*." he derided. H ,r face shone •»* gratHtida. "That l» revtly hind of you. profes-

sor." she declsraA

"Don't go." he begged suddenly. -Don't leave me! I am Innocent 1 have dons nothing wrong. If you keep me here, you will do mors harm than you <sn dream of." "It ta for other people to decide about your Innocence." Lenora said calmly. T have nothing to do with that If you are wise you will stop ■e quietly." Hava you said anything to Aablelgh, miss?" the man asked pite-

ously.

"Not a word " A expression of roltaf shone for a loment upon his face. Lenora point ed to a stool. "Sit down tbaro and wait Qetetly." aha ordered. He obeyed without a word She left the place, loclud the door ee curely, snd mads bar way round to the other side of the garage—tha side hidden from the bouse. H*re. at the tar corner, she drew a little pockev wireless from hsr bag and sM It on tbj window MU. Very slowly sbs sent her message: I hsv* Craig hsra In the professor's garage, locked up. If our plan has abccssdsd. coma at ones. I am watting foe you. There was no reply. She sent tbs message again and again. Puddenly. during a pause, there was a little flash upon the plsta-

should get hold of Craig snd hypnotise bln into a coufesalon." "That's all right " Quest replied, "hut bow am I to p<4 bold of him?" Laura glanced once more carelessly around to where tha guard stood. Leu ora's gone up to tbs professors again this afternoon. She ta going to try and get bold of Craig and lock bins In the garage. If she ancceeds. she win send n message by wireless at throe o'clock. It ta hair-past two

now."

"Well r Quest exclaimed "Welir "Yon can work this guard, if yon want to." Lenora went on. T have seen yon tack is worse rases He seems dead assy. Then let me In the ten. tabu ay clothes and tears me at Quest followed the scheme tn his mind qnlekly. "It ta all right* he decided, "but I am not at all sura thst they can really hold ms on the evidence they have got If they can't. 1 shall ba doing myself more harm than good la this

way*

Tt's no use urlrss yon can get hold of Craig quickly." lanra said. "He ta getting the erares, as It la“ "111 do It." Quest decided. ''Call tho guard. Laura ~ She obeyed. The man came goodnaturedly toward them. Quest looked at him steadfastly through the bars. "I want yon to come Inside for n moment" Quest repeated softly. "Unlock the door, plea**, tabs The key off your hunch and come Inside." The man hesitated but til the time his fingeis were fumbling with tha keys. Quest's itps continued lo move. The warder opened the door and entered. A few mlnutec later Quest passed the key through the window to Lacia. who was standing rn guard Withoutp word, and with marvelous rapidity, the change was effected. Laura produced from her handbag a wig. which she pinned Inside her hat and passed over to Quest Then she flung hera»lf on to the bed and drew tha blanket up to her Chin "How long will hs stay like that?" she whispered, pointing to the warder, who waa sitting on tbs floor with hta arms folded and bis eyea closed "Half and hour or so" Quest answered “Don't bother shout him I shall drop the key hack through tha

it order

Tt ta not Craig." Quest replied quietly. Tt ta I. professor—Sanford Quest."

enalr and eyed hta rial tor In blank

he exclaimed. "God bless my soul' Have they let you out already. then?" I came out." Quest replied grimly. "Sit tight, and listen to me for a will you?" tha professor relate daxad- "Yon

a mistake." he cdI am. Now listen, releasor." And ha told tha story of >* teat few hours. The professor's face was almost pitiful In Its blank umusemeot Ilia mouth was wids open Uks a chtld'a. words seamed abeolntely denied to him. He roes to hta feet, obviously a tremendous effort' to adjust hta

"Craig locked up In my garage?” be murmured. "Craig guilty of those lera? Why. my dear Mr. Quest, a more hrrmleaa. a more inoffenalve. peace-IovIct and devoted servant than John Craig never trod this earth!" • Maybe." Quest raptled. "but where

ta her

The professor could do nothing but look around him a UUlo vaguely. "1 am going back." Quest annou-oed. “Mr only chance ta t«e wireless. If Lenora ta altvs or at liberty, aba will communicate with me." "May I come, toor the professor asked timidly. "Come by all meana." Quest assent1. "I will drive you down in your car. If you Ilka" The professor hurried akray to get hta cost and hat. and a few minutes later they started off. In Broadway tbey left the car at a garage and rondo their way np a back street which eniblad them tc enter the bouse at the side entrance. They passed upstalrv Into tha sitting room Quest fetched the pocket wlratoes axd laid It down on the table. Tha professor ex amlned U with Interest "Too am mei-elocs. my friend/ be declared. "With all theeo rasourci of science at your command It seems Incredible that you should be In tha position you are" Quest nodded coolly. "Just one moment, professor, while I send off s message, he said, opening the little instrument. "Where are you. Lenora?" he signaled. "Send me word and I will fetch yon. I am In own bouse for the preeent Lot know that you aro safe" The professor leaned back, smoking one of Quest's sxcellent clgara He waa beginning to show signs of the llreltest Interest "Quest" he ssld. "I wish I could Induee yon lo dismiss this extraordinary sjpposltfon of yours concerning my csrvsnt Craig. Th* man bss been with ms for the heat pan of twenty yearn. He saved my Ilfs In Booth America; we have traveled lu all parts of the world. Ho baa proved himself to bo exemplary, a faithful and devoted servant" "Then perhaps you will tell loo." Quest suggested, "where he ta bow. and why he has gons away? That doea not look Uks complete Innocence.

NOT QUITE A FAILURE

prefeasor's bouse. He walked swiftly I up the drive and turned toward the 1 garage toping every moment to see romethlng of Lenora. The door of the place stood open. He enteied and walked around. It was empty. There was no sign of either Craig or Lo-

ners! . . .

Quest recovered from his first disappointment. stole carefully oat and made a minute examination of the

whatever the penalty may be! It ta for her take—to find her—that I broke out of prison and that I am trying 'o keep free. The wisest thing to do, from my own point of view, would be to give myself up. 1 can't bring myself to do that without knowing what has become of her." The professor nodded again. "A charming and well-bred young woman she seems." be admitted. "1 fear that I should only M a bungler In your profession. Mr. Quest, but If there Is anything 1 can do depend upon me. Personally. 1 am convinced that Craig will return to me with some plausible explanation as to what has happened." Quest, for the third or fourth time moved cautiously toward the window. Hta expression suddenly changed. He glanced suddenly downward, frowned

slightly.

“They're after me!" he exclaimed. “Sit sUll. professor." He darted Into his room and reappeared again almost Immediately. The professor gave a gasp of astonish ment at his altered appearance. Hta tweed suit seemed to have been turned Inside out. There were no lapels now. and It was buttoned np to bta neck. He wore a long white apron: a peaked cap and a cblnplece of astonishing naturalness had transformed him lots tb« semblance of a Dutch grocer's boy. "Tm off. professor." Quest whispered. "Tou shall hear from me soon. I have not been here, remember!" Ha ran lightly down the steps and into the kitchen, picked up a basket, filled It haphazard with vegetables and threw a cloth over the top. Than hs mads hta way to the front door, peered out for a moment, swung through It on to tha step, and, turning round. tel to belabor It with his fist. Two plain-clothes men stood at the end of tha street. A police automobile drew up outside the gate, inspector Fraccb. attended by a policeman, stepped out The former looked search togly at Quest. "Well, my boy. what are you doing here?" he asked. "I cannot answer yet" Quest replied. in broken English. "Ten minds already have 1 wasied. I have knocked at all tha doors' French smiled. "You run along home.* Le said "and tell your master that to had better leave off delivering goods here for the

present"

Quest went off. grumbling French opened the doer with a master key and secured It carefully, leaving ore of hta men to guard It He searched the rooms on the ground floor and finally ascended to Quest's study. The professor waa still enjoying nta cigar. "Say. where's Quest?" tbj inspector asked promptly "Have you let him out already? - the professor replied. In a tone of mild surprise "I thought be waa tn the

MAN'S LIFE NOT AS Pi-ANMCBt BUT DUTY WELL DONE.

Quality of Setf-Sacrillce Ceded Fee Much When Ambition Waa Put Away at tha Call of Filial Affection.

"1 always like to see ambltioa ta a boy." said the doctor. "The beet mn are those who as boys had note of portunUy. but who made the meet of what they had. Ae a rate the bays who have worked their way threngh college are about the brat feBows 1

"1 agree with you." answered the schoolmaster. "But 1 sometimes think that there are boys who never go ta college who have done even better. Did I ever tell yon about Jobs Smith? “It was yes re ago. and I waa principal of the.school In a lllfta cosotry town. It was the only high school M the oovnty, and the ' oys and giria from all round attendsd. Many e< them could not get away from tha farms until late in the eeaaoa and an dropped In at any time daring tha term. Well, along about Thankagtring John Smith arrived. He told tea ha lived six miles back in the eeaatey. and had walked In. He waa n Mg. well-aet-up boy. with a bright, tufelff gent face, and I aocn found that ha had come to study. One day I was struck with the amount of and -*» Ms shoes 'You must have n maddy walk

to school.' 1 remarked.

“ 'Ye*, elr.* he answered, the roads are pretty bad.’ And then 1 fond out that he walked the alx mOes ta even morning and out again at night! H a boy took that trouble to get aa education. I was Interested, and I had a quiet talk with b'm. He Lad a wtt- ! owed mother and a little stater, aad I they owned a email farm. For tha past I two years John had done aB the work ! himself, and he still had to do ft That I was the reason he had to lira at bean* j Instead of boarding In town. He toM - | me that he wanted to go to coDege I and become a doc'->r. Hta father had been an nnsucceasful lawyer, who had given np hta practice and bought the farm. John told me hta plana. Be was sura hs could get mother hoy tn

the neighborhood to look

piece while be was at eoDege,

The Inspector pressed on without answering. Every room In the bouse waa ransacked Presently be came back to tht room where the profsesor

s itr

Quest reached Georgia square at fiva minute* to thrse. A glmro no end doen BMured lilm tbal the host* •at unwatchrd He tel btmarlf in with tils o*i* hey. threw Laura's rloihss off. and after a r *w moments' liMltatloa. m.!*Hed from lh* wardrobe a rough tweed Butt with a thick lining and tapel* Jus' •• he wta tying his tte, the little wireless *ht*U h* had laid on lb- tabt* at hU aldo began to record s tneeaag* He glsDood at the cl «* H was exactly throe Quest's eyos shone for a moment with aatisfscilon Than he sent off hta answering mi-ssac*. put on s duster snd slouch hat. and Isft tha bouao

by the side entrour*.

| meute he was In Hraaduay. and a quarter of an hour Utar a taxicab de-

T

The professor sighed. “1 cannot slay here much longer, unless 1 mean to go back to ths Tomb*." Quest declared. "Surely." the professor suggested, “your Innocence will very soon be established?" ‘There ta one thing which will hap pen. without a doubt." Queat replied. My auto and tha chauffeur will be discovered I have Insisted upon Inquiries being seni out throughout the state of Connecticut They tell me. too. that th* police aro bard on the scent of Bed Gallagher and the other man. Utiles* they c»t wind of this and sell m> pur|io**lr. their arrest will be th* end of my troublra. To toll you th* truit professor." Qu*#t concluded, "tt U out of m/self I »'n thinking at all Jrst now It ta Lrnora." •| h* profaraor nodded sympalbat-

toally

"Th* young lady who shut Craig up In the garage, you toesn? A plucky

young woman *h* mu el be."

"Hba has a great many Cher good quslltlo* besides courage." Quest do dared “Women have not counted for much with me. professor, up till now. any more than they have dm.

should think, with y au. but 1 tell

frankly. If •ty<me bas bun a hair of

l*o herd I will have th*U Ul

was still silting Ills usually goodhumored face »*« a little clouded Professor." he began— “What's th#

matter. Miles?"

A plain-clothes man from tbs street

s hurrying Into the fe>m.

reporiN. "ot

Ray. Mr French." he r*i

folio* a hsv* got hold of a newale down In the street, who was coming along *way round ths back and saw two men enter this bouse by the aide entrance, half an hour ago- One he deecribed exactly as the professor here Ths other, without a doubt, waa

Quest"

French turned swiftly toward the

professor

“You hear what this man aaya?“ he exclaimed. Mr. Ashlelgh. you're fooling me' You entered this bouse with Sanford Quest. Yon will hsvs

to tall us where hs ta hiding."

The professor knocked the ash from hta cigar and replaced It In hta mouth Ills clasped hands rested In front of him Thera was a twinkle of annrothlng like mirth la his eye* as hs

glanced np at tbs Inspector

"Mr French," he said. "Mr. Hanford Quest ta my friend I am hero In charge ol his bouse. Ilellevlng as I ■ do that bis arrest was an egregious j blunder. I shall say or do nothing 111 • ly to afford you any Information." French turned Impatiently away j Huddsnly a light broke In upon him;

| he rushed toward the door

'That d—d Datchle'"-»ie exclaimed

. after bta

cite. a»d hta ■

r Urn to »>

aa ha waa.

"Naturally I gave him aB the belt I could, and although he had to tea** aarty In th* spring. 1 lent hhr hooks and gava him a little personal aid ta kls work from time to Um«u —. —■ , "Well, thro* years more .tfswed la the same way. John kept writ s» with his studies by hard wo/k. aad at last be was ready to enter college. He waa accepted for entrance ca th* school certificate, snd It we# a pteasora to see the glad look on hta face when I showed him the ragtatm'a letter saying that he was admitted. Ha had saved a Buie money from vsrioaa odd John that be had done, and be toM me that he waa aB ready ftaanetalty for the first yesr. and that be bed ** doubt that be could

“1 toft tha school that year, bat fast before It waa Urn* for college to epea. I wrote John a letter of counsel aad encouragement. I got this brief note tn reply: 'I am sorry to any that 1 am not going to coBega * “1 mads It a point to *o down to ana what bad prevented him frote carrying out hta amblUon. I found him hoeieq corn He wa# very glad to eae tea, and told me what the trouble waa. Hta mother had had a etrohe of paratyata Without a murmur he bad gtvea up Ms chertshad plar When I ashed him whether ba could not get someoao so take care of her. while be weat ©e with hta course, be told me that that was Iraioaalbl*. since bta mother dapended so entirely npuc him. I shaff never forget the tragedy aad Mr* tm geihsr tn the boy's fsc* aa be tafkad to me of hta vanished hepao aad watched bta helpless mother." "1 suppose be got to coBage somehow,'' remarked ths doctor, “aad M nos- a famous surgeon." "No." repllsd th* schoolmaster, “thst was ten year* ago. bet 1 beard from him only yesterday. Hta mother to attll alive and still helpless. He ta s'lll running the farm, making a small Bring and caring for her. The MO* sister he has Just sent to the normal school, but be will be a am*B farmer to the end of hta days. And 1 bettevu be was Just the man to have made a splendid doctor Yet 1 hardly think bis life has been a failure." "1 should think not." aatd the dao-tor--Youth's Companion.

that fftrl's

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Rsal Daughter of tha RsglmeRfi. "Ou- regiment has adopted a tew-year-eld Turkish girl baby." write# a Cossack who ta eervlng with the RasSlan advance Into the Turkish Caocasua. lis explains "During oar forward movement last week one of our men found In a farm house (hta baby. • hlcb had been abandoned by her beeIng parents The starving llltte erasters waa cleaned, clothed and fed, and than taken to (he staff quart era la ths Greek church of the village of liardus the foundling was c* rtsteaied aerordlnr to tbs rites of the Orthodox church, tbs commander of tbs regiment acting as godfather and Princeaa Orlov anna, a Had Cross nurse and wife of a member of ths duma. as godmother. The child was named Alexandra Douskala. after the name of tha rsgtmaol. Tbs officers snd iota of the •egitm-ot subscribed monthly am avals iFV'e*! it pay for teariag aad eAo-

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