' know you no»d me, ok, my Itleoa, k’t o' mo—all and boot. Wbot «iit ■-mid ever equal at the aad My ' jy from your loqoaetl’ -Jlarpor * Woehly.

E i nmm 8ISTAIE.

•■a i

. L.lltli.

?" aho asked

be mure to em h utbe now We are both put lion. 1 am up to the debt." "But—but you kite timidly “Lot*! Bah. What la love* A nonsensical caprice. Boro today, dead tomorrow. Perhaps 1 did love you onoe: but—well, one can t live on sentiment. We have bo.a been wron*: you for lovins me. and 1 for being loollsh enough to encourage It. But. Edith, our Claudes! !ue courtship must cease from tonight. You are but the governesa. you know, while I—well, society expects great things from me. You must see how nbeurd a thought marriage la for us!" "Absurd!" she murmured, scarcely reaUrlni, that such levity and cruelty were possible trom the man to whom she had coaflded her trust some months bafore. "Yes. utterly absurd. Now. be sensible Look at the matter in a reasonable light. I don't want to hurt your feelings, you know, but ^bu arc aware that your po itlon in my uncle's house would of Itself ridicule the Idea of marriag^ between us. Of course, you will always have a friend In me-. I ihall always be- gird to adv.se, and " •‘Frank!” she Interrupted. "Don't b.: hystcrlgal. Edith. There's really no need for any fuss, you know. You ere poor; so am 1. Bill 1 have a position to- maintain. You haven't. Come, let us put an end to our foolishThere's George Markham, the

Joined by tfca noble girl he had deceived He considered his cousin a heaven-sent blessing. She was a good match. With plenty of money la her own right from her deceased mother, and as heiress to her father's great accumulations, she was Just the wife for him. True, she was a trifle slow, but then, that would not matter. She could follow the bent of her own InI cllnatlons. and, with her money, be could do the same. On the whole Edith had taken things very calmly Ah! she was sensible. It would have done no good to create any fuss, as he had told her. He had certainly expected her to r.hcti* tear, because he had thought ahe had given her heart to him. But then, women's hearts arc very flexible things. In fact. wopu'D I themselves are. Of course, they don't feel things like men do. Those whe j write so glibly about broken hearts I don't understand the sex. He did. Of course, women may feel a touch of dls j appointed pride when their lover dls- | cards them; but pain. oh. It's Impossi-

ble. ridiculous! '

That was the cynical way In which j Frank Vaughan'* reasoning worked Not another thought of Edith. He had ! got out of a very dlfflcult and delicate affair somewhat easily. So • far. sc i good. No one was aware that there | had been anything between them. So much the better. Edith was not the one to proclaim their—flirtation—from the housetops. And now? Well, now

for Mary, of course.

Things seemed, to go very smoothly with Mary. Frank found her even more susceptible than he had Imagined Ah. not much difficulty here. How pleased she was with his attentions! How slfe lingered over the pleasant, artful phrases he whispered tc her day by day. How Impressionable she was! She would ripe fl>r a proposal In no time. | And Edith! Poor girl, as the weeks went by ahe noted the effect this man was producing in his cousin. If love was hot already full grown In Mary It was In embryo What should she do? Edith boldly related all that had passed between herself and Frank, and detailed that Anal, cruel conversation

The Woman Won Out.

‘One more Instance of woman's ability to beat the devices of man was given In the treasury department at Washington the other day, when an Investor of a coin counting machine arranged with the head of the department to have a match between a human counter and an automatic counter. The machine had the first Inning, and fairly aktonisbed all beholders. Then lb*e woman had her opportunity to show what she could do. By 10 min - utes. Just, she beat the Inanimate affair. and the department, as a result, has not contracted few any of the pat^ ented coin counters It does seem that women will conquer all odds everywhere, and. apparently. It's wasted energy for men to plan tricks to beat

them —Boston Transcript.

In this mode of coiffure there Is a distinct hollow on top of the bead made by the rising on either side of the temple pompadours. Anouier coiffure in which the forehead curls appear is the waved pompadour which separate* on the temples, leaving the side puffings to be distinct features. In none of the styles does the back hair show from the front as It U either colled low In the hack of the neck or plaited In a braid. Hair dressed low Is becoming with evening dress, but suffers an eclipse when the summer solstice rules —New York Commercial Advertiser.

If Your Nalls Are Hard.

When the nails are hard and brittle they ptay be rubbed at night with a little of cream used for the face, and tender, they need to he treated with wax and alum. A bit of lemon

! will remove stains and - the use of a

little ammonia In the bath water will

^strengthen the n^ils. Wiping the hands

Is a task not always properly learned,

i or there would be fewer cases of

chapped skin. Hau-wlped bands, exposed to colt are not only liable

d for word, and Mary listened with !

; chaps hut to chilblains, which are e

over ears in love with you. and—and you wouldn't have ary difficulty with fc'm. He'd make s good haaband. and

—ail that tort of thing.”

The poor deluded g^l .hung her head In silence. Ker breast heaved

neck and kissed her.In gratitude and . . . ... . , , .. sympathy ] P re * sod back wlu > Wiping the _ » . . . _ I fingers thus tends to make them taperT»o mi, ud FnuH | , oa wu „

la u,, counts So.irt la , t

nlmmt fftw, -. I.*__J 1— ! . . _.

and poor circulation. The first msy often be avoided; the second must find

almost the same spot as Edith and he

i fcwl stood ip when his chill’Vords had _ ^ .,«««« uit>

tnmuituot-sly as she chdeavored to sup- , frozen her heart. Frank took Mary’* I a* remedy "through the bTood!*

press her empiion. She trembled in ! hand In his. and, bending over her, | every limb, and lor a brief moment ; told her of his love, and asked her tfj I

the tears stood in her fine, blue eyes.' i become hi* wife. He was surprised. Relc * • <*“•«"■ But Edith Malvern, this poor, friend- startled at ter answer. | The famous cherry atones which had

.leas lit tie governess, had more philosophy In her nature than (he heartless man walking by her side in his ancle's

grounds gave' her credit.

this was a staggering blow to her. To have -her hopes . dashed to.. the

Love!” ahe exclaimed, wlh a light i "once dallied with the teeth of royalty laugh. "What is love? a nonsensical must retire to the background, caprice, born today—dead tomorrow.' ! At Stevens' auction rooms a sale took "But not such lore as mine. Mary,’' ; Pl*ce of “an Intereating collection of said he. “Do you not love me?". j Victorian relics, formed by Miss Mar"Love yon! Well, perhaps 1 did French, who was for 17

ground and her heart stabbed with f t>nce, but—well, one can't live on sen- c bief maid to the late queen.” - A pair one sudden, unexpected lunge, was tor- i tlment. you know. Besides, you know 1 gaiters worn- by the late queen tore In the extreme. But there was Frank, you—you are only a briefless j brought 1 Os.; a pair of black shoes, 7a that within her which enabled her to : lawyer, penniless, and in d$bt, while ! | two handkerchiefs, marked “V. E..' hold her feelings m check. Such am an heiress, and society expects i embroidered lace handkerchief words were concentrated cruelty and ervii things Irom me." . _ i marked "V. R.,” with crown, and a bitterness. But they hid unlocked and Surely, he had ■ recollection of some | P lecc °f the late Prince Leopold's chrisopenod a capacity within hor heart { «"ch words as these! Where had he ! tenln * June 8. 1853. made towhich she had previously been un- ! beard them? Where? Great heavena! | K«her. 16a; a pink silk paraaol aware existed there. It was the power 1 Thesfc were the very words he had ut- | by the queen when a child. 16a; a to feel and to be thankful for what she | *o Edith. j white satin pin cushion, El 8a: had escaped Irom. A man whose But. Mary." he eontinued, “say that ; B rwn satin sunshade, with pearl and opinions of love and of marriage—the l° v e me. Eay that you will be my ! 8° ,d handle, need by Queen Victoria,

most sacred passion and bond In the wife. Once married to you. my dar universe—were so absolutely debased. 1 Jing. my life shall be—”

"Married!" ahe exclaimed. “Oh. Frank, you must see bow absurd Lie thought of marriage between us la Now do lock at things sensibly, and

Ing of her hopes. Had she discovered i please, oh. please, don't let us have any J

his hateful, true inwardness after sue 1 (l:R5 - Of course you will always have [ ery ones, although violet toqi ha dbecn IrrevocabI yoked to him. her j a friend In me. 1 .mall always be glad j promised for evening 'wear. Purple life would have been one prolonged | to advlje—' j hyacinths and wltaria will miser. But the summing up and verdict ol ; shows by the smart milliners, but

this stern little Judge was too much tor these really come under the of Frank Vaughan. He was beside him- > hats n»«t may be worn at any season, self, almost. ! There are perky little tricornes of A week later Edith Malvern overtook 1 dark purple felt with knots of flowers Frank in the grounds. He seemed and bows of rattier stiff ribbon velvet, moody and morose, and turned away , and there are graceful shapes of mehts head as she approached. But mam else with upturned sweeping Edith approached and laid her hand brims and long floating ospreys made upon his arm. He turned a severe 0 f roq feathers, the shades frown upon her. ! ranging from deep reddish purple to Mr. Vaughan." she said. “I—1 would the falhte^t rose mauve at the ends,

like" to speak to you. Can you give

must be worth lees. To base been pelied to call such e man "husband" would have teen, to one ol her nature, more fearful than this sudden sbatter-

£1 la; a square box. formerly the I property of the late queen. 7a. and a number of other articles fetched prices no lees sensational.—London Newa

Things Millinery.

The newest purple hate are not flow-

Calmly she withdrew her hand from his arm. Her grief seemed suddenly aasusgi-d. She paused by his side. and. looking steadily.Into bis face, said: "It shall be as you wish. Yea I have been foollsn 1 am, as you have said, poor, and ol no account in the world. I -am parentless as well as pcanlleaa It —It would be—absurd to think of marriage. Let us forget the past—be as though we had never met. Your words haie forever obliterated the past in my mind., I could not, I would not. be your wife, though all the world urged me to It. But your debts, your position! How are you going to extricate yourself from the. one and maintain

the other?"

"How unsophisticated yon are,

Edith-

“But you do not sorely Intend to make marriage your emancipator?" ahe

He smiled at her earnest, pitying. #emi-<r*<iulous look, and then replied; “Well, perhaps rich-a proposal seems —h—peculiar to you; but. my dear girl, look at things sensibly. There's Mary, for Instance, my cousin. _ She's an heiress. I believe ahe—well, thinks a great deal about me. You must have seen it. Edith. Now—” " But for pity's sake, think of what you-are going to do.’.Do not deceive and betray Miss Miry. Pause tators you attempt to win her love for such sordid ends. la It not enough that you should chill one heart without deliberately bccaklng another? She Is of Cueh a dlsposltioa that when she dtst^rered—as fhe undoubtedly would some day—that you bad more regard (or her wealth than for herself. It mid kill her.

a moment?”

"No.” ^ "But, do you not remember, yoc once said that you would always tx pleased to—to advise me? See. 1 have bad a letter from some lawyer In Montana. and It appears I am not without friends. My uncle, whom I have never seen since 1 was a child, has recently died In Lewlstowa. and 1—I am hl>

heiress, and—"

“Eh. what’s that?” Ha turned sharply enough now. “It appears ho has left mw a fortune of 8200.000. and I want yon to advise me what to do—“ ‘‘To do? Why, Edith, my darling my advice Is to get married at once.” and he ami led such unutterable things and held out his arms to take her to his breast. But she avoided him. "Oh.* said she. *'l am glad to heat you say eo. Your advice la so near my own Idea. Frank." “Of course, pet. you knew I was only In fun when I Bald those cruel things didn't you? Yes. dearie, you must be married at once." •Tee. that Is Just what George thinks I promised to t» Mr. Markham's wife last night. Prank, and ha says It would be better for os to be married at once

There is seldom any other trimming on these hats, and they are very smart and effeettva as they are. One of the white winter hats la round, and has a retrousse brim and a medium crown. The latter and a part of the brim are of soft fleecy beaver, sa fluffy as swandown; the edge of the brim for about three inches, la of smooth, silky beaver, further stiffened by rows of stitching. This hat is trimmed with black velvet around the crown, a piece of It going down over the brim and forming a ben* near the hair In the hack. In the 3 waferlike ornaments white pilsee chiffon.— Pittsburg Dispatch. New Fade in Heir Dressing. Soft curie-on the forehead are a novelty In hair dreasing since it baa been a number of yean since these adornhave been In vogue. However, will be welcome to a omen who have found the severe outlines of the pompadour rather trying to their high foreheads. Moreover, there is something bewitching about tiny ringlets shading the brow which harmonises with the frilll-

neae of the

Rose In Embroidery. Of all the floral kingdom the rose D the most popular blossom with the fancy worker. And. conventionally treated. It blooms to advantage In delicate needlework, painting. In tape* try wool and In ribbon work. Whether colored In Imitation of nature's lints or executed In monotone, the queen of flowers offers suggestions for designs which the woman skilled In ncedlecratt will find It a delight to car

ry out

An artistic adaptation of the rose to |

fancy work is fonnd In a portiere of |

art linen decorated with design In tapestry wool. The flowers are highly conventionalised and outlined In brown, the leaves and petals being worked with darning stitch. The design follows the lines of the door, the flowers forming « frlexe at the top. Another effective Illustration of rose embroidery Is a large photograph frame of Ivory allk outlined with Marecha; Nell roses outlined with gold thread, a true lover's knot In gold cord being entwined with the rotes, silk curthins used for»-hanging insutlc the glass doors of music cabinets or oldfashioned cupboards are greatly Improved by the addition of embroidery In rose design. For example, a curtain of tussore silk may be embellished with damask roses In natural hue bile a rose colored liberty silk curtain makes an admirable background fur a design Introducing white ; Jn carrying out a special color scheme or particular design of decoration, In a summer cottage' bedroom, the ^oee in conventional pattern, worked upon stripe of linen Joined by Insertion of cotton crochet makes an excellent quilt, the roes being worked In harmoclrlng coloring with the general furnishings of the apartment. Cushion covers, drseser scarfs and similar acceaeories In lawn, linen, allk. canvas or what not assume a festive and fascinating air when rose petals In silk or cotton are scattered ovei them, while the articles for use. not to mention the array of trifles that lend themselves readily to ornamentation In rose design represent a boat dlfflcult of enumeration, but replete wltn Ideas for pleasant occupation for leisure mo-

ments.—Brooklyn Eagle.

The Perfect Omelette.

To the average cook an omelette it (imply eggs. salt, pepper and butler. In combination with a hoi skillet. Tc those who eat the omc!<fle It is well known that It Is of all dishes the most uncertain. One may draw a prtxe In the shape of a tender, delicate, creamy omelette flavored to a turn and tempting to the last degree, or the dish ma> be tough and leathery, solid and tasteless—e most unappetising blank. .The omelette Is usually made with the ecj* broken together in a bowl and beaten Just enough to mix thoroughly. Thr sklUet should be kept for the purpose, and should be perfectly clean. Holding a bit of butter the slxe of a walnut. It Is put over a clear, hot fire. Four In the egg and fold over as It "nets." taking care to add the salt and pepper Jnst before it Is taken from the Are. An expert chef puts a few drops of vlnegui In the edge of the pan. letting It run around the omelette, which gives an additional touch of dellclotu tenderness. The omelette pnff has the whiter and yqlks beaten, separately and thoroughly. the whites folded In carefully as the egg U poured Into the saucepan. A delicious breakfast dish these early autumn mornings Is to fold Into the omelette. Just before serving, triangles of firm, ripe tomatoes, made from thick slices of the vegetable —Harper'c

Give me an Igsoratmu bold— Tbe danBMt of bis kind. WUb btni I 'll sweet rouitctinlon hold Mset wilt him, mind to mind.

iwelssp lb- bsnd ol

•pare.

. >r optek n* wt»«, to prate On anything whatsoe'er HfTher and yonder I bend my brow. In hope that i yet may bit n ~ “ “ ^' ' meetlag, somewhere.

Speak not of "op to date" to me. “Ao fait," "good form." or "m loueb,' 1 long for nothing saoept to ne* From tbs people who know so much ' -Madeline bridges. In l ack.

HUMOROUS.

Blobbs—Yes. I think a great deal of my shirt-maker. Slobbs—Your bosom friend, eh? Micky—Bay. Jimmy, how long is dr circus performance? Jimmy—Oh.about two bags of peanuts. Nell—She has an automobile tongue Belle—What do you mean? Nell— Oh. she's always running other people

dowrn.

Wlgg—Poor Harduppe! He's all broken up over the widow Dt- Grasse WagR—How long did It take her to break him? Scribbler—What do you think 1 ought to get for this poem? Serawler —Ob. about six. Scribbler—Only 86’ Scrawler—No; six months. "So yon think the world ones you s living." remarked the heiress. "Yes." replied the impecunious young man "and you are all the world to me." City Boarder—Don't you ever gel tired of going down those rows behind _a plow? l^anner—Well, young man. when 1 gel tired going dowrn I

come up.

He—Now. there's a weman I can't help admiring. She Is eo easily sails fled; has such plain tastes. Fhe—l didn't know you knew her. He—I don't; It's her husband I know. Johnny—Pa. what is the law of-sup-ply and demand the papers tell about'. Wise Pa—It Is a universal law. my son that when a man U well supplied with this world's goods be demands more. Quinn—Yes. some of the greatesi discoveries have been made by accident. DeFont—Very true. Scrlbbs sent

a cupful of the water the cauliflowet \ some of his serious po:-ms to a humo-

Caullflower Three Ways.

Trim carefully and soak at least an hour. Take out of the cold viator plunge up and down In scalding water, then drop Into briskly boiling watei and keep It boiling hard for 20 minutes. Take out the cauliflower, cut the heads Into quarters or eighths, arrange the pieces neatly In a very hot, deep dish, then pour over them a cup ful of rich melted butter made thus: Work a scant teaspoonful of sifted flour into a heaping spoonful cf thr best butter, add a dust of cayenne, a good sprinkle of black pepper and half

Position of Russian Women. Mrs. Kate T. Woo lacy, an Amerli woman who has lived abroad for

time, unburdens her mind In the North American Review on the subject of “Woman's Inferior Position in a Republic." Mr*. Woolaey complains that the sort of government for which thr American constitution provider Is a monatroui regime of men—a government of men. by men. for men. and that the honors and dignities enjoyed by women in monarchies are absolutely denied to them In a republic, which entirely withholds recognition from women. Even In Russia woman holdr .more favorable position than in the

inited States.

About 10 years ago I met a Russian lady of pre-eminent rank and great wealth who congratulated me upon being a citizen of a republic. As my allegiance to my aex is greater than It is to any theory ever established by men. I replied I could not see bring a clttten of a republic was a matter for any woman to be congratulated L She wax amazed at this and asked me for an explanation, wherel I asserted that I was confident that onr sex bad not fared eo badly, either politically or legally, at the hands of the Russian government as at the hands of the United States republic. To settle the

sricaiV • bow aomb) -the

\and peeled, but not sll / Household t

eu in our reaped re countries We fonnd that, while In America million* of wlvas had no Individual control over their property, for about two centuries every wife In Rnsalaa &ad been the legal mistress of btr own fortune; that while every women householder la Russia bad had the right to vote

boiled In. Stir smooth and dip by spoonfuls over the cauliflower, pop the dish Into a hot over for about two minutes, then take out. sprinkle thickly with grated cheese and serve ai once. Those who like toast with almost everything can vary thft by putting a lining of toast In the dish. Uthat case it is better to add the cheese before setting in the oven and to leave the vegetable there nntll the cheese browns slightly. Second way—Boll for 25 minutes, then cut up and lay'closely In a verj deep covered dldi. made very hot Dot the canllflo^r thickly wflS butter, Into which you have worked the Juice of a lemon, and black and red pepper. Cover at once, let stand In a warm place two minutes, then servr In Individual platters, passing with It grated cheese and toasted brown

bread.

Third way—Boil a large head 27 min utes, take out, leave whole, let cool then set on Ice. Make a French dresj 'ing. using letnon juice Instead of vinegar. and flavoring It liberally with cay enne. Set your head of cauliflower, stem downward. In a bowl, scoop a deep bit from the middle of It and pour the dressing In the hole. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. To make It highly ornamental, nae a clear glasr bowl lined with lettuce, and lay around white bead small, bright red tomatoes. one for each person, scalded

sliced.

Hints.

A few doves In the Ink bottle will prevent the contents from molding. A Marie Antoinette stripe is a very charming covering for bed or dressing room. Should the floors be too poor to be pertly uncovered, malting is the eaxl-

' Russian applique is conspicuous on down comfortables, covered with some ■ilk and satin. r m mania diluted by the i amount of water will take ink stains out of white goods A finely embroidered linen bedspread fa a light weight la a posses Mon to rejoice over. "To clean a taffeta silk skirt take equal parts of water and ammonia and rub on with a brush. Knotted fringe borders for countertoes suggest colonial days Fine white Swiss bureau scarfs ovai a tfnt are among the daintiest. ^ Sprinkle clothes for Iroalng with hoi water. It it thus damped more evenly and is ready the sooner for Ironing Counterpanes with insertions ar* noted, though It seems more sensible bars them either all lace or with m at alL Jnalaksd Ume or plaster of partr mixed with white of egg to the con ncy of cream la said to produce at [lent homemade cement tor mending broken china. As a taiah tor the very necessary sofa cushion fancy gimp or braid In coloring to match the top. blended with flU or sUver. is taking the place of

rous paper by mistake and got them all

accepted.

"What Is that so high In the air?” asked the new arrival at the mountain resort. "Its a kite the son of the proprietor Is flying." responded the driver. “Oh! I thought It was one of

his bills"

"Have they changed much since they Inherited all that money?" "Yee. indeed. Why, they have three nan os hyphenated now, and they've changed the spelling of their daughters name from Mamie to Mayme.” 'Tberc are papers her for you to read while waiting for .your order.' said the waiter In the eaUng-house "Well," replied the man who had been waiting over an hour. "1 .think you should supply novels. He—If you loved me 'yon would marry me while I am poor. She— You do me an Injustice. 1 love you too much to have your precious health risked by my cooking. Walt until you can afford to keep servants. Wanted to Know; Micky—Mother, phwat U pyrogrsphy? Mrs. Casey— Burn in' leather, me lad. Micky—Thin dad is tryln' nt Mrs. Casey (In surprise)—Phwat Is he doln? Micky—He has gone to slapc wid his boots in UT

folre.

“And now. dear," said the delighted youth, “when may I speak tc your father?” "You Joa*t have to. George." replied the sweet young thing who »»•«* lust accepted him. "He told me today that If you didn't speak to me tonight he'd speak to you tomorrow." 'That boy will be a great man some day through strategy.” "Why do you think so?” “He told his mother be wanted to play fireman Bnd needed a ladder.” “Well?” "After be got the ladder he made believe the fire was ie the pantry, and rescued the Jam.”

The Sneering Snake. The naturalist. John Burroughs. 1* exposed to nature books that treat of animals too Imaginatively—fktt impute to animals sentiments of gire, pity, tenderness and refinement which mankind has no way of proving that they possess. "Sometimes. In reeding one of these fictitious nature stories—stories that uany persons believe to be true—I am reminded.” Mr. Burroughs said one day, “of the story of the 1 copperhead. This story Is quite a as many that are implicitly cn "According to It. there-was | who had the habit of teasing e beads. He would find a c hole and then -oe would v Sill the snake b ten so far Into the l end of ita tail protruded, would fSUe. and. with a qul ment. he would throw t‘ >0 feet away. “One day the o perheed of unusual Into snake, on alighting, did not make for its bole again Immediately, as the ethers had always done; bet It lay still and regarded its tormentor, thinking For a long while U thought. Then, very slowly. It approached the bote, turned round, and aatared backward