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* ttpoo a atooi cofor.-' tte 1. "Do alt doom. Noble— mr. yoer dlaoar will be waltlnk for

-Not hr oltna* up ai.' nl»bt wltb It bb tba poreb." ab.- aak. Tw *r*Ing to stay here eaysetf. Fb ts yoict mi; 1 dart «nat to aee a&y of Use family loas^bt" “I tboatb* yoo r- J y« were ban*r/." n ass , bat there‘a eeongj la the pastry. I toofc-ad." 'Wofl. If ^oo don't vast *o k. -and thi aer’o away and thial:tl r, tboy'na liable to aotlea the ad caeoo to-and thee you'd [ fcesa to aw W<" . -No; you east oae the UjbU or ttsl* [ raja fnw too atsee*. aad I lit tbe r oad of tha haU. Tbe

-£oa can bar* dtacor with ae-tf ym want tot-ecd stay UU Ua o'ci-v-k t tot waitr aha aaid, Jbbpmi ap aad ran oCt of tbe hack wad eaOad aotS to m doorway, half aa hoar i aad ha fo3owad bar to (he dto- _ tote. *11 tost reach at* «toaar. KcMa." ebo asld a UttU treuoleualy; botoc tar mm {(bough atruOy aa a book)

wroto me that node Joseph bad gtreo Berbet t a printtog press. I suppose Herbert's tbe editor r -Aad tbft Footer boy," Noble said sadly. *T think maybe yonr little niece, Florence, has something to da with It, toe." “Something to (to with It? She anally has aU to do with saythlng she C«ts bold at i Bat what's U got to do Ith mer Tool seel' bo prophesied seen rawly. Kbe began to read, laughing at some of the Items as she went along; then the suddenly became rigid, holding tbe small Jcurua! before her to a transfixed hand. “Ohr she cried. “Oh. ohT "Tlisft—that's -whet—I meant," NcWe explained. Julia's eyes grew dangerous. “Tbe ctle fiends r she cried, •pb. really, this Is a long-suffering family, but Ifa time these ortrages were stopped P She Jumped up. -Isn't it frightful?" she demanded of Noble. - Tae. It la." be told, with a dismal ferror. -Nobody knows that better than I do Julia P “I mean this P she .cried, extending tbe Oriole towtrd him with i fine sweep of gesture. “I csoan this dreadful story about poor Mr. Crum P “Bui it's true, though,” be said. -That's what hurts me. Jolla P -Node DUir “Julia P “Dc you dare to My yoo hollered ur He sprang up. “It Isn't truer “Not one word of It! I told you Ur. CTum Is only twenty-six. He's not been out at college more than tone or four yearn and It's the most terrible slander to say he’s erer been married at aUP Noble dropped bock Into bis chair of misery. “I thought you smart true.'' Tvw Just told you there Uni one word of tr—~ -But you're—engaged—to him." Noble gulped. “Vou'rv engaged to him, Julia P She appeared not to hear Hit “1 s-a Epson tr can bo Used down.- she said. “To thin.- of Uncle Joseph putting such a thing Into tbe of

could aee but one person; a boy of thirteen or fourteen who looked through a crack to a board fence, 1 lastly keeping an eye to this aperture. and as toottnuoosly calling through It, holding hie bead to one level for this purpose, but st fie same time dact'ng —and dancing tauntingly. It eras conveyed—with the other parts of his body. His voice was now sweet, uow piercing, and agala tar ton dulcet with the orerklndness of boric; and If, as It seemsd, he was unburdening his spleen, his spleen was a powerful one, and gorged. Ha appeared to be in a torment of tormenting; and his success was proved by the pounding of bricks, and rocks of size, upon the other side of tbe fence. “Oh. dolling!" he walled, hla tone itoonoualy emoroua. “Oh, dolling lienery 1 Oo'a dot de moe' booful eyes to a dray bid nasty world. Eenery!

-Noble, r she said iharply. “Wan. you are eng—" Julia draw herself up. “Dlffarent an different things by that

any

If I in writing home I Hay base need a certain ahada and they may bare thought I Intended an-

-Hr. Cram to a charming young

Tbe Tauater Screamed In Aston tabmeat. Oh, hoe ! dot booful eyes, dolling Pattywatty* Tea, I has! I has doc pretty eyes!" His voice raaa to aa unbearably piercing cUroax. “Oh, what ttoot eyes I dot! Me and Hero'e Atwater! Oh, my boots! eyas! Oh.

it even as be reached this apex, the head, shoulders and anna of Her bert Atwater rose momentarily Abort the fence bctom tbe allay, behind the

implacably resentful, and «o was the gesture with which he juried on object tt the comedian pre-occnpled with the opposite fea>.c. This object upon reaching Its goal, as It did with more a anlesh then a thud, was revealed as

Ltttt* names IMed ages, asm tomb, aatod and cot «M ware as “aanrh of a dinner"

Agate, aad they wars aaated before K. TJocN yac want to smart r He shook kto bead dismally, haring no heart for what ah» propoasd. -Well. Otoe." she «ld briskly, bet a little ran

h'«a vary, vary w-jch. I liked hie no—'• “X oodcTStaad,- ho toterraptod. -Don't say k any mere, Julia." “No: you dtw't ondersjuto. At first I ftkod him vary rcb-la fact i still do. Of coursn—I'm ouro he's one of (he best and most attractlrr yoacg raen to the world. I think bo's a man nay glri ought to ho ha*fy with, if bo wore only to bo considered by htmetof- I don't deny th <t I liked him very nach

Mata. Tbt teonter screamed 1c aatonIshmcnt. anl after lorittoc vainly for an easaUar.t, began nerraearllr to remove bis cellar, as Noble went oa bio way. Bom blindly we walk our ways! As Noblr flourlahf d down the ■tree’ there appeared a wan face at a prison window and tbe large eyas looked out upon him wistfully. But ‘Noble went on, as unwitting that be bad to do with thlr prison aa he was that he

oral days after he—after be proponed to mo—I don't deny I thought some thiag Mriooe might pootohly come of U. ffeu at that time. Nehto. I badnthada't /sally thought of what It meant to giro op Ifrtug here at homo, with ell

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yoa. Nckto. I hadn't t wwold M—■ to aw to

p->or sir. uroia to x* ranuiy. aoutr. i hadn't—I hadn't-" Che paused, la

“Yoa hadn't whatr he cried. -I hadn't amt hto archer 1" Noble leaped te bU feeC -

•Julia i

“I am not" «he answered dsdelvely. “If I erer was. In the slightest. I certainly am not now." Foot Nob,'* was transfigured He •truggiod: mekln* haif-fonred gee tune speaking balf-toade words ''Julia—Julia—" Ho choked; "Julia, promise me eomethtag? Jolla—prom lee to promise me eocn* thing." “I wfllnhe said rnickly. "What do yoa wxnt me to dof “Give me your word," bo sold, still radiantly Kiugfilng “Give me your word—year word and oecrei promise.

hla as he set forth upon tbe fourmtoate walk that would bring Jim to Julia'* He wore a Mt of Indoor

Pasilug the foot of so alley which datoeuebed upon tbe street, he was ■ware of a coatrotloa. of mtotoie*

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Tbe face at the window was not like Ohartotte Oorday's, nor was the window barred, though the prisoner knew solace In wondering if she did not suggest that famous picture. For all purposes. except during school hours, tho room was certainly a coll; and the term of imprtoouroent waa set at thrr-e days. Florence had finally been obliged to face questions awaiting her; ana It would have been bettor for brr l ad she used leas 'Pagination In answering them. Yet she was not wholly depressed as her eyes followed the disappearing figure of Noble Dill from over tbe fence «-f 'he yard whence she had ventur'd tor a better view of Notno. thereby risking a heavier oenwnce Noble peered from bar sight, but nerertbcleaa continued hU radiant progress down Julia’s strwet Ufa stretched before him. aerer*. Ineffably frag ran', unending He aa* It aa a flower-strewn sequsnev of calls no Julia, walks with Julia, talks with Julia by tbe library fire. Old Mr. /.twater was to be away four dsya longer, and Julia, that graat-boaned brlde-oot to-be had given him bat promise end sacred word. Blushing. Indeed divinely, she had promised him. upon her i irred word, never, so look *• *b* lived, to be -ngaged to anybody at all. (THE END.)

Author and Reader. Aa author who aria hie reader m sounding the depths of his own thoughts serves him beet, end nt (be eatne Mme tewches tbe modeuty at authorship.—A. Broneou Alcott.

One hundred lakes in tbe Tyr.-'ra* Alps have subsided anu dtoappeensd within the tost cemarj

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T HE shops are showing many alluring Utile home funilahlnga— made of silks and rlbbooa. and other frivolous things—that add little tmiches of gaiety to tbe room they adorn. These, with bags and girdles, (with the emphasis on girdles) sod eodlcsvly varied lingerie gamlahlnga. are occupying much of the time and attention of women Just now. They ere very well worth while; the satisfaction one has in them does not begin to be measured by '.heir cost, for that is small to the woman who can make them for herself. There Is so much to be said of girdles that they must make a separate story. For lingerie bows and ornaments, narrow, thin ribbons are used for making all sorts of little flowers, sot together in wreaths, rosettes and bands Narrow satin ribbons, not more than a half inch 'ride, to pink, bine and lavender, make rosettes that rival the little flowers in prettiness. Al! of them are attaches to very small gilt safety pins, so that they are easy to put on and take off of particular bits of lingerie. besides these most intimate belongings, tbe modern girl insists upon decking out her own room with gay toacbet of spto&dcr. Her (Leasing table finds

negligees, with n few among them first cousin to tbe Chinese trouser and coat costume, most of them are much like the lovely model shown here. Long, loose garments with flowing lines In soft, supple febrtes and U-fi-ly colors, they arrive at the same goal by different but always graceful ways. Some of them hang In straight lines from the shoulder aad others are bloused at a low belt line. They are In a position to revel In the uneven hemline and 40 to greater lengths in featuring sleeves than any other article at apparel may. In the negligee pictured a long overdress to set onto a straight band of lace, chemise style, with lace bands over the shoulders. The sleeves form draparies that reach almost to tbe bottom of tbe skirt and tbey are weighted with bead tassels that fall below tbe skirl This neglige* Is made of georgette crepe and It to ore of several models having plaited skirts. One can Imagine it in one or a combination of two of the bright shades favored, such as royal bluk, citron, orange, pink or flame Negligee*, that make up the great rciprae of those In which most women are Interested, are less perishable than thie. airy affair. They In-

Negligees, Lovely and Bright

Itself in silk array, touched up with old tore and mlnuie ribbon flowers or mail bisque figures. Llghtr gleam through r<*y allk shades and even perfdune bottles, brushes, trays, pla<uabioo* are regally dreaeed In aatlti

ind ( ’id.

!n tbe group of emell furnishings toown ben-, s stalely tody with apreadjug skirt of rose-colarwl l^IIelr serves ;o soften the I'-ght from »u electric p. The shops sell Uw framework for thee*! lovely shade* whirii omelets of a bisque bust mounted a wire fraiue. ready for fireastng Two pincushions if satin mske reel lug Pisces for blsqtx hstbln* girts. One might as well undertake to talk about the ttylrs In butler files as to enumerate those to negligees. It appears that -leelgnere, when considering their zsnu*»ts. unloose thoughts that fir far and to many dlrwtKma. In search of Insptrattone. and '.Ybatever tbey bad pmaslng to brought home and used. In these lovely and cdor'ol gowns fancy takes aD the lalltuds It will, •<aytog tribute to beaut; with toees gathered from rrery quartet of toe worifi. Although there ora n.gugeee and

dude long, icoae coats of plalc and changeable taffetas. usually finished with ruclilngs or other trimmlr.gs made of the silk. Others of a light wool materia* much 'ike nun'a veiling. In pink, lavrodFr or grey, have scallo.'K-d edges embroidered with white silk end a little embroidery to v-hlte on the body of the gYrmeuL They fasten at tti? throat vrith tie* white ribbon. Another novelty baa arrived, a aoft. woolly fabric to brilliant colors with strong black markings—very zehra-llkr. This makes vividly colored, daring but comfy cost*, its lino to among those present, to ! tractive colors with fiowet moUfe

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Bright Blouse*. Fright colon ere playing a pan to the hlooae field tli.s scaoin, the .unm crepes, such as >anion and crepe de chine, bring particularly aanrt to the vivid tot**.

Whoever could mske two ears of corn, or two blades of grass to grow upon s spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind sod do more eesentlsl aervlos to hie countr- then the whole race of pohtlclsre put together —Dean Swift. SEASONABLE GOOD THINGS

very tasty meat loaf, which will ■erve six to eight plentlfu’ly, to tbe

following:

Meat Loaf.—Get one pound of meat from the round and three-quarters of a pound of fresh pork chops; add two eggs, one cupful of bread crumba, or one-half cupful of oatmeal and bread crumbs.

one cupful ot stewed tomato. strained U desired; one tea■poottful of parsley, one and one-hslf teospoonfula of salt, and pepper to tast?. Stir well and bake one hour to

a loaf tin.

Hot Tamales.—Take two pound* of lean beef or chicken, boiled, cooled and ground fine. One pint of chill peppers. seeded and parboiled, the water changed once during the 'cooking; then aift tbe peoper* turough a sieve, add one dove of garlic, chopped, and ■alt to taste, beald a pint of cornmeal to *be beef or chicken broth, spread 03 pieces of corn husk* two by four Inches, then spread on the seasoned meat; roll, making three turns, fold to tbe ends carefully and Ale securely. Steam two hours. Veal Loaf.—Take two pounds of veal and one-half pound of fresh pork, both chopped: one cupful of bread crumbs, one-quarter of a cupful of milk, the Juice of one lemon, one tea■poonful of the grated rind, one-quar-ter of a tea.,poontul of grated nutmeg, one-quarter of r teaspoonful of pepper, two eggs, a few dashes of cayenne peqv per and one-half can of mushrooms. Mix well and pour the liquor from the mushrooms over the loaf. Baste and

bake two hours.

Sauce for Loaf.—Take two tablespoonfuls of butter, add the same of flour and cook until bubbling hot; add the liquor from the loaf ; seaaon. if needed. add the rest of the can of mushrooms and serve. Farina With Fruit—Drain a can of apricots. Scald four cupfuls of milk; add one-half lev spoonful of salt four tablespoonfuls of farina, moistened with one-half cupful of the fruit Juice; stir and cook for three minute*. Add the fruit, which has been pressed through a sieve, and simmer for ton minutes longer. Pour into a wet mold and let stand In a cool place to become firm. Turn out; decorate with a few piece* of the irclt which have been re-

Wheo baking griddle cakes add a tablespoonful *r two of Cat to tbe bat-

griddle. thus avoiding all an-oke.

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FOOD FOR THE FAMILY During the winter when more fat and heartier foods are us?d. we must consider tbe serving of foods that keep tba body to good condition. Dried Fruits aa Food. — Figs, prunes cprlcota raisins aad peaches are cured by slow evaporation and only long soaking restore* the Juiciness, then a slow cooking will give a dtoh of dvirctaole fruit; often no sugar uetd be added. Figs because of their fine seeds are best never served alone to any quantity, but rat up with other foods, such as fruits and cereals. All dried fruits should be carefully '.ooked over and washed, then put to soak in water and the skiae water used for the slow cooking; thus none of the valuable fruit adds and salts are lout. Graham Puduirg With Figs.—Take one-fourth of a upful of sottened fat, add one-half cupful o.' luolame*. onehalf cupful of tour milk, one egr well beaten, then one and one-half cupfuls <•' graluim flour well mixed with three-fourths .if a teuspo<«iful of »-da, one-half teaspcix.lul of salt; mix all the Ingredients and lurn Into a but-, tered mold after adding one cupful of finely rat figi. Steam three hours and serve with an egg sauce, using the yoiks of two .•j.-gs well beaten, sugar, milk and flavoring to taste. celery With Che***.—Take the outer stalks of celery, cut to halfinch pieces and cook until tender, as ring Mm- liquor to add to the white sauce. Prepar* a white ssure using two tab|e«|Hiaafuto earb of butter and flour, one i-tipfol of milk and a half rapful of the (Very liquor; cork until (blik. Tut a tsver of the while sauce then a layer of celery and a generous layer of rhi-eae In a welt buttered baking ill>h. repeat and bake In the 0**11 until aeii bested .tirough. Nerve fr<-in the dish If will seasoned with •a't. inpriks and pef»|»r if liked, this makes s uhjM spi-ediJng and whole, ■out* dish 'Ktxut. 7vu***«tG.