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Show - ?osnxi:i laiy. Ill CJiAl'iKK XX.V Oh. yes. my young , sick. 'He kept a guard around my tell place, I know, so no one should come to you all about it; and indeed, U warms me, and he had me watched wherever up the old man's heart to that I went; but he never thought 1 had pleasant smile of yours again so much her all the time lu my cottage. that 1 can tell it briskly. You rememWhen my lady woke up to know ber the terrible night there, there, I herself, she was like a little child. I won t talk of it! won't say a word had dreaded it not being sure but more than I can help, it makes me the shock would kill her; but when she shiver myself, Vo servants were half asked for her daughter, I told her she frightened to death, such of us as were was safe (the saints know I meant In not in that wretch of an M. Pierre's Heaven), and she was so feeble, Bhe plot, and we huddled together, not asked no more. I waited till she was knowing what to do, for they wouldn't strong again, and that wasnt for let us fly away from the chateau. We mouths, before I let hpr know what guessed what terrible thing was hap- bad happened, and aurry enough was pening, but couldn't et near you to I. that I didn't go on cheating her; I 'see, until the new band came, the thought she would just die after all jmasked men, which drove M. Pierre's my saving her, for lack of trying to folks away. Then, while they were live. When she was able to go about, e fighting outside. I crept Into the chapel. we fixed up Just such a patch as My old blood quite froze in my veins would have had to wear, and at the sight I saw; I thought you were there she lived in my cottage, no one all killed. I was going to try to bring mistrusting but it was Vlctorie, and she a little life to those who showed no never stepping her foot out of that wounds; but I beard some one coming room, except at midnight. I made up tbiough the broken window, and 1 ran a story that Vlctorie was bo hurt at away as fast us I could; I thought I her scarred face she wouldnt allow 'should be killed for being there, bo I any one to see her; and the poor wench ran and hid away till everything w'as had been such a d piece quiet. When I came out I found most they all believed it. I was dreadful unof the servants gone; but there lay easy, though, expecting every day that poor Victoria's body right in the cor- something would happen to let M. ridor. Pierre know of the truth. Many's the Tbe masked men were most of them night I've laid awake planning; but I outside, keeping guard, I thought, and never should have got the chance If some were getting together blankets M. Pierre hadn't suddenly taken him,and food, and piling them into bas- self off to Purls. Something very queer kets; I crept back softly and looked in- had happened at the Little Forest, to the chapel. A tall man in a mask which he had been guarding night and vaa there giving directions about day, and he went off in wrath, vowing burying the bodies. He seemed to feel vengeance on everybody, they said. Then I went to work in earnest. I dreadfully about the murder, and tbe curse he uttered against that villain- got all the money I could, and gave out ous Pierre made me feel sure he was that Vlctorie had taken a notion to friendly to your family. I couldn't see go away, and that I wag going to Jouranything of my young miBtress, and ney with her to Calais. I dressed her this man kept asking where she was. all up, and put a thick veil on, so they One of his men said that they must could only see the great patch, and my . have carried her off, and then he start- lady and I Bet off on foot. We had a ed and went out as fast sb he could go. terrible time of it; it was only now The men followed him, and so I hurried and then we got a ride in a cart or in and took my last look, as I expect- on a donkey; but after sleeping in sheds ed, of my dear mistress. While I was and begging for dogs victuals, we bending over her, I saw a little flutter- made our way to Lyons. There I stoping beating at her throat I put my ped a good while, because of the ear hastily to her heart; It was a min- troubles we heard of all about Paris. ute before I could make sure, then 1 I got some work, and we just kept from knew she was not dead. I stood a mo- starving, because I had to lay by ment wringing my hands, not knowing enough to help her to a passage to what to do; then some good saint put England, If ever we could get to the It Into my head to think of Vlctorie coast" Noble, faithful Jeannot! exclaimed lying there dead. I tore out into the corridor and brought the body in, Felicie, catching his hand, and kisschanged the ornaments and mantles, ing it fervently. and put the long training silk skirt "Noble, indeed; he has not told you and devotion! of the countess on the dead girl, and half the the peasant cloak 1 wrapped around echoed the countess. my mistress. ciiaptefTxxv. Tbe masked people came and carOOR old Jeannot inried the poor Vlctorie to the grave tried to conquer stead of her mistress. They seemed the sudden weakexpecting M. Pierre every moment, and ness that came over paid no attention to the rear door. him at this earnest Taking my mistress In my arms, I ran gratitude, but the off through the darkness, on that side, came pouring tears and got safely to my cottage. I could over his wrinkled not trust a soul, but telling my daughand his cheeks, ter It was Vlctorie, I laid her on a , down broke voice and gave her the best cordial I could entirely. st find. She laid so all the next day, Ji Jules had stood gazing blankly, from preathing a little, enough to show she one to another. was not dead, but never opening her Monsieur Emile, said he, suddeneyes. ly, as a momentary silence ensued; "I I went over the spot where the don't understand this at all. You told chateau had stood the next day. It me that Chlotilde was your niece; I unwbb a terrible sight, that smoking ring derstood that she was of peasant of charred ground; but my heart was birth. too full of the fear of the knowledge Emile smiled proudly. of what I had done getting to M. Pierre, "I adopted her for my niece when I to feel so badly as I should have done believed her friendless now her any other time. returned she must go back has mother 'I found out from the other servants to her true name. Will it matter to that it was M. Pierre who struck Vlc- you, who asked me for my niece, torie, because she begged the mistress' though I warned you of my peasant life, but none of 'em seemed to know origin, that she conics from a noble Perhaps some of bis ehe was dead. family?" linen gave the last blows which made Ah, not to me, who looked upon her the face so none could have told who while Chlotilde as the peer or our I was. proudest duchess; but 1 am penniless, "He came up to me. and asked me stripped of everything her mother ilf I knew what bad become of the may object. young mistress. I coulil answer 1 see you are still mystified; but to enough there, and I pointed what does the lady say herself?" and 'the grave. he touched the hand of Lady Felicie No, no, said he; there are two gently. The old woman is bodies missing. She smiled, blushed and then, lookdead fast enough, but the other has ing up with tears still sparkling In he escaped. and with a terrihle oath her eyes, she answered: warned me not to harbor her. 1 say I would rather remain Chlo"I shook like a leaf with fear, and tilde, always if another name will take asked meekly enough If he cared about me from the love of Jules, or his bewas at trothal vow." my keeping Vlctorie, that she sick. Then turning to the coimtess, she uny cottage ' Keep her as long as you like, said said eagerly: My mother surely wll! not onsld-er he, but mind you, keep clear of any it any hindrance, that he I love has other. beclaim to noble birth, when his nano may I went home, trembling you me. has proved to be thoroughly heroto seemed ture help saints lieve, but the for ic and grand. My lady never came to herself "Heaven forbid! answered the counthree long, dreary weeks, so as to know to tess. earnestly, but I am perplexed" anything. I mean, and I managed So are we all. Let me unravel a keep everybody out, and my daughter her. of care They litie of the mystery. Jules, allow me to and I took all the hed you to the bride who can now enough folks times were such wild clflrn your heart as well as nuptial to do to manage for themselves, withGentle hearted, devoted little out meddling with thetr neighbors' nf-- vow. cotta the to Idcn, in: rnme willing to waive so generousPierre of birth and fortune, il claims Into the ly he glanced but only jOnee who in truth Is this Jules you vat Vlctorie know fowu where ha supposed - 1 V!f-turi- proud-spirite- - self-sacrifi- ce bc-I- I inno-Ice- -- have promised to love and cherish with a wife's tenderness. Lady Felicie Edward Jules the Marquis Languedoc, De Herri. 1 hope you duly appreciate Salt Lake. Jan. 30. Services at till each others claims." And Emile, his face glowing with Tabernacle were held liy Elders Wal happiness, clasped the two youthful ter. I. Itcutie, George A. Wind ley auc Willard Dune. Elder Joseph T. Tuy hands together. amazein each at other stared lor of the sluke presidency presided They ment. The choir sang: The marquis I dreaded and feared,'' Author of failh. Klcrmtl World. W)iiik Spirit i lie unite Haute. uttered Felicie. offered ivus by Elder Josept Irayer The Lady Felicie I so thoroughly R. Edward Jules. Morgan. detested! stammered Elder Woolley licgan by referring to Emile smiled joyously, and bending the authority that existed in th down to the couiittss bigau a whispered explanation. church mid the necessity of the Saint I knew that they were prejudiced yielding olicdiciice. Fillers of till against each other: I saw It was your church were liable to the eali of tliosi wish they should be united. When 1 in authority to take whatever pur found the young marquis was only wns allotted them. Being so. tin 1 Btunned by the blow on bis head, lie in hurinocj should knew I must keep them together in my priesthood Latter-dawith Saint! the holy spirit. secret retreat, and 1 formed this plan, could themselves a be law not utito foreseeing how It would end. Our benefactor and preserver al- they had to yield oWdience to tin U ways," said the countess, softly; alas! whisjierings of the lloly Spirit, and honor and sustain those placed Sn au we have no reward to give in return. Emile opened his lips eagerly, and then thority. The speaker regretted Ilia' closed them again, murmuring, as he there were those among the Sninti turned away: who professed to believe iu the orguni It Is no time now; 1 can afford to zation of tliu Church, but did not muni wait." feat their profession in Hustaiiiin Edward, leading the smiling Felicie. those of the brethren in the important came to tbe countess. positions that they bad been called up Dearest mother, will you give us on to occupy. your blessing, though 1 come stripped Kcatie expressed bis gratifiea Eider of coronet, fortune, estate; of everytion at seeing so ninny present, as il thing except a devoted love, a strong the faith of the Saints. manifested arm, and resolute will. A thousand times more joyfully, my The faith of the Saints was made manidear boy, than I could have done in tbe fest in numerous ways. Some showed Chateau Languedoc on that fatal even- it by a systematic and careful attending; you will give my Felicie the price- ance at meetings, while others disless offering It wsb not then In your played other characteristics which power to bestow, a loving and appreci- marked their loyalty to the work of ating heart, answered tbe countess. the Ijord upon the enrtli. Elder Beaties As regards the fortune, observed was to remain faithful; to be desire Emile, the package of diamonds re- able at all times to support and sustain mains untouched, just as your hapless in those authority; and to walk in that father secured it in readiness for leaving France. I have kept it on my per- straight and narrow path laid out by son day and night through many perils our Lord and Master Jesus Christ, that and vicissitudes, but it is safe, and so in tbe end he with all the rest of the are all the valuable gems of the Lan- Saints might be crowned and exalted guedoc family. You may lack the in the Fathers kingdom, t'nity was a grandeur of the old days, but poverty condition which should exist among you will never need to fear. the people; they should love one anNoble, generous Emile! echoed one other and live in such a way and manand all; you have done all for us, noth- ner as to merit the blessings of tbe ing for yourself." continual'. y- - A great work was Father He smiled dreamily. done by the elders of Israel in Lady Felicie drew hla stately head being down to her lips, and whispered some- tbe nations of tlie earth. The efforts of the church in this direction were in thing In bis ear. He smiled again, kissed her fondly, harmony with the commandments of the Lord. and turned away hastily. William Done said the principle of What did you say, my child? asked the countess. obedience was the fundamental law of I made him a promise; sometime I'll the gospel, as in its practice the fjord tell you . what it was. Oh, mamma, would be pleased to extend and make mamma, how can we be thankful manifest His blessings at all times enough for this Joyful ending of our Tbe laws of the gospel were put forth troubles! for the benefit of those who would The other passengers had discreetly them: they hod been laid down obey retired. Jeannot had retreated after tlie Father for the guidance of His by discovnow Edward Jules Emile, and ered it were judicious for him also to people, and Inasmuch as the Saints leave the agitated mother and daugh- yielded olieilienee, just to that extent ter to themselves. It was & long and would Gotl bless them. He referred to obedience of Adam, in perfectly open conversation which ensued. complying with the great commandAnd the good ship sped on her way, ment to multiply and replenish the and bore them all safely to the friendly earth. So it was with Abraham, the English shore. father of the faithful. He yielded They found a pretty country seat a obedience to ull the laws of God and little distance from the seashore, but exnllcd himself. Jacob was whose cupola gave a glimpse of the thereby of one also these characters, together blue waves stretching toward their bis son Joseph. Moses, to, in bis poor, distracted, but still dearly be- with loved France, and tblther they all went. great meekness was full of obedience Jules and Felicie were to be married uml adhered strictly to the voice of at once, in the moBt private and un- the Father, while Joshua and the ostentatious manner. Emile was very Judges were also fraught with adesire grave, and very restless after the day to serve the Ijord and in these characwas actually fixed upon. teristics hII received great blessings. Lady Felicie had watched him anxi- Saul was once oliedicnt and prospered ously, and one morning Bhe suddenly exceedingly; but in later times, be beseized his hand, and with an arch came self important, falling away smile, though a dewy eye, she led him from the eommnndinent.s of the Lord her where sat chair to tne easy mother uml the losing great prestige and powlooking out thoughtfully into the sunny lie before possessed. After which er garden. Israelas of was he leader the clothdeposed Her new found happiness, and ing becoming her station, had wrought ites, David succeeded him, and in the a marvelous change in the appearance latter's attention to the laws of God, of the countess. A soft color restored the blessings of the father followed the youthful outline to her face, the him. peaceful look In the dark eyes, the befree llonieMteail Kill. coming head dress, all had restored as Washington. .Ian. .'(1. The free homeIf by her olden beauty. stead bill, giving over LlMKKMNHi acres Try, dearest Emile, and remember of public landsas free homes for setthat I have promised it, cried Felicie, tlers, was ordered favorably reported to and ran hastily away. was the house by the public lands comfollowed for too sacred What Felicie even to inquire about, much mittee. The vote was ID to I. The item extending the provisions more, then, for me to give to prn description. But in a little more than an of the hill to military reservations hour, they came out to the garden which have lietn opened to settlement where Felicie and Edward were wait- was stricken out, while the item ining In painful suspense. cluding lands which the Government A single glance showed the young sells for the Indians collects the purcouple what had happened. chase price ami pays the uiouey over What a serene peace deepened the to the Indians, was retained. tints of Emile's eagle eyes, wbat a sweet content nestled around the lips Target tiun Arrlilrnt at Nprlng City. of he countess! Spring City. Jan. 31. While playFe lue, said Emile, my child In- ing at the ileiMit. a small boy by the deed; e will have a double wedding." name of Vivian Larsen, was accidentFelicie kissed them both in extravaally shot with a target gun, in the gance of delight. hands of a playmate, who did not sec And so both members of the haughty his friend until he heard him scream. count's family parted with the proud The bull struck his cheek hone just bename of Ijangu' doc. Neither ever retlie left eye. and is supposed to neath pented 1L They lived in England in have lodged somewhere near by, hut peace and quiet, until tranquillity returned to France, when they sought owing to the swollen condition of the located. Nose-- 1 face, it has not e.-again Ler belo'd shores. riun results are apprehended. The End. i y 1 A Orest I.lfs. not Do try to do soma great thing r you may waste all your life waiting for tbe opportunity which may never come. But since little things are always claiming your attention, do them they come, from a great motive, for tbe glory of God, to win His smile of approval, and to do good to men. It Is harder to plod on In obscurity acting thus than to stand in the high places of the field, within the view of all, and do deeds of valor at which rival armies stand still to gaze. But no such act goes without the swift recognition and the ultimate recompense of Christ. To fulfill the (lutlos of your station; to use to the uttermost the gifts of your ministry; to bear the chafing annoyances and trivial irritations as martyrs bore tbe pillory and stake; to find the one noble trait In people who try to molest you; to put the kindest construction on unkind acts Hnd words; to love with love of God even tbe unthankful and evil; to be content to be a fountain in tbe midst of a wild valley of stones, nourishing a few lichens and wild flowers, or now and again a thirsty sheep, and to do this always, and not for the praise of man, but for the sake of God this makes a great life. F. B. Meyer. u Th Prartlr of Vlrtna, The practice of that which Is ethically best what we call goodness or virtue Involves a course of conduct which. In all respects. Is opposed to that which leads to success iu the cosmic. struggle for existence. In place of It demands ruthless in plare of thrusting aside or treading down all competitors, It requires that the Individual shall not merely respect, but shall help his fellows; Its Influence is directed, not so much to the survival of the fittest as to the fitting of as many as possible to survive. It repudiates tbe gladiatorial theory of existence. It demands that each man who enters into the enjoyment of the advantages of a policy shall be mindful of his debt to those who have laboriously constructed it; sad shall take heed that no act of his weakens the fabric In which he has been permitted to live. Laws and mor-- sl precepts are directed to the end of curbing the cosmic process and reminding the Individual of his duty to ihe community, to the protection and Influence of which he owes. If not ex- Istence itself, at least the life of something better than a brutal savage. T. H. Huxley. of lnlqalty. Th Uouaeqaane We must not make God responsible for the continuance of iniquity. We must define sin as a resistance to the realization of the righteous purpose ol God In the soul. God Is against the race only when It is against itself; and In that case His wrath Is Ills mercy. God is on the side of every man who sets his heart on righteousness. The deepest In human nature, in human society, In human history In the course of the world. In the universe, makes for the seeker after righteousness. The stare In their courses fight for the man who contends for a purs heart; and to every soul face to face with the tremendousness of the moral process the sublime comfort comes, The Eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Dr, George A. Gordon. Patriot1 Tbe man who bleeds for the benefit of his country. Bar A place in a river or on shore where water Is scarce. Politician The man who bleeds his country for hla own benefit. Chrlstmastide inose who get marZiith of December. on the ried Windmill The usual result of a meeting between two pugilists. Conceit The thing that often gets s small man Into a large hole. Something that Is Experience brought by old age or brings It. self-asserti- self-restrai- on-gol- ng AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS, In the marls our rlfht to th Sr arc naseritng use uf the word CASTOKIA," anil exclusive lJITl IIKICSCASTUKI A. us our Tradi! Marie. I, lr. Samuel Pitcher, of llyunuix. Massachusetts, wits theoriglnulurof PITCHER'S the same that lias borne und does now hiKiiuluro of ('HAS. II. bear the FLKTCHKK on every wrapper. This in the original PITCH Kit S CASTOKIA" which ha been used in the homes of the mothers of America for over thlity years. look carefully l the wrapper and see that il is "the kind you have always lioughl. und bus the signature ol No C11AS. 11. FLKTCHKK on the Wrapper. one bus authority from me to use my name except The Centaur (Tmipuny of which Chan, XI. Fletcher Is President. March 8, IW7. SAMUEL PITCHES, M. 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