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Show A BARTEFJ2DJLIFE. INTERNATIONAL FRE5S ASSOCIATION CHAPTER VI. (Continued.) was October before the .family made a formal removal to town. One of the brothers, sometimes both, spent two or three days a week there In September, and, since the uncertain sunshine and cold rains of autumn confined the ladles, for the most part, to the ihouse, they were ready to second the proposition to seek their winter quarters. Edward Withers was regularly installed as one of his brother's household, and under his auspices city life also put on a new face for Constance. He had a box at the opera, and Elnathan was foremost to suggest that Constance should accompany him It thither. took-credi- you are not engaged to escort single ladles," added the senior, with a dry smile. "'Which, will not happen often ?f I can have my sister's company ln3read," replied the other, cordially. "But cannot we make up a family party of four for night? I can promise you a treat." "Musical treats, when they are operatic, are thrown away upon me," was the answer. "But I am anxious that Constance shall keep up- her practicing, and, to this end, desire her to have every opportunity of improving her taste and style. You and she can give liome concerts of the latest gems in this line for Harriet's benefit - and "That highest and brightest. In this she tes tified her good sense and feeling heart. To whom should she be grateful and dutiful if rot to her benefactor, the architect of her fortune and happiness? Association with him and with his brother had developed her finely. He t to himself for the penetration that had detected the germs of so much that was estimable and attractive when she was still In the obscurity of her brother's house. "A happy family, a thoroughly well- organized establishment," remarked Charles Romalne to his wife, at the close of a .visit they paid his sister in January. "Constance should be thank ful to us all her days for opposing her absurd transendentallsm about .congeniality and mutual attraction and the like puerile nonsense, what a wreck she would have made of her happiness had she been left to pursue the course dictated by her own caprices! I hope, Margaret, that we shall not have to combat the like errors in our daugh ters when they grow up." "Constnnc had a fund of , strong common sense in spite of her crudely extravagant theories upon certain subjects," rejoined Mrs. Romalne. "Thanks to it, and, as you justly observe, to our counsels, she has married better than any other young woman I know. Yes, I can ask no more enviable lot for our girls than one like hers." According .to these irrefragable au thorities, then, our heroine had steered clear of the rock upon which bo many of her age and Bex have split; kept out of the current that would have strand ed her, high and forlorn, upon the bar ren headlands of celibacy: had, virtu ously eschewing "crude" instinct, and heart promptings, and natural laws (fit only, in Mrs. Uomaine's creed, for the guidance of beasts, and birds, and other Irrational things), rendered just and graceful obedience to the egultable principle prescribed and practiced Ly the autocrats of the "best circles These 'burning and shining cease not, night nor day, to arn off the Impetuous young from the rigors and desolation of Scylla, and cast such illusive glare upon Charybdis as makes Its seething rapids seem a Taciflc of delicious calm. Is, when - mine." Harriet applauded the idea to- the echo, and was careful that he should not regret the young people's absence ou the evenings they spent abroad, playing chess with him for a couple of hours, and then reading aloud monetary or political articles selected by - "himself yntll he dropped Into a doze. They were left thus to themselves more and mora as the season advanced. Invitations to parties, concerts and din- ners rained in upon Mrs. and the Messrs. Withers, and to most of these Constance went, attended by Edward only. Mr. Withers had never been so cial from inclination, and he was only too glad to delegate his duties in this line to his wife, now that the protec tion of his brother rendered his attend ance unnecessary. Constance did not confess In words to herself how greatly her pleasure was augmented by the exchange of escorts It was natural that a man of her husband's age and disposition should pre fer his own fireside to dancing and small talk, and a wearisome feint of hearkening to harmonies that were un intelligible and without sweetness to him. She enjoyed gay scenes with an easier conscience that she did not ice his grave visage at every turn of the waltz or promenade and was not haunt ed by the thought of her selfishness In having dragged him from his beloved retirement How much this feeling of relief was Intensified by the circumstance that her willing cavalier was the most delightful talker, one of the best dancers, and assuredly the most gracefully attentive to his fair charge In the cordon of beaux who frequented the fashionable .resorts Just named, did sot enter Into her complacent calcula tions. She was on excellent terms with herself and all about her at this juncture. The acquaintances who had carped at her reserve and want of animation in the few assemblies at which che had appeared as a bride candidly avowed that nothing could be more charming than her affability and gay good humor, and that she was far handsomer than they had supposed at first sight. The more captious subjoined, sob-rosthat It was evident she appreciated (convenient word!) Mr. Edward Withers, and how fortunate she was in securing the services of an escort so unexceptionable In every particular, since her husband seemed to have renounced society Just as she fairly entered It. "But," subjoined No. 2, audibly delivered, "people had different ways of looking at these things, and, so long as Mr. Withers lived happily with his wife, and countenanced her In all that she did, whose business wss It to hint at Impropriety or misplaced confidence?" That Mr. Withers did countenance his wife in her lively career was tiot to he denied. It gratified him to see her, magnificently dressed, go forth to gatherings at which, ss he was sure to hear afterward, she was the object of general admiration for her beauty and vivacity. It tickled his vanity to have her do the honors of his mansion to a choice company of Edward's friends and hers people In whose eyes he, the sedate millionaire, could never hope to be more than the respectful representa tive of hi money bag. They were glad to congregate In his stately salon now, to partake of his fine old wines and excellent viands, ana unite in laud attona of the handsome woman who bore his name. Adulation did not spoil her. he was pleased to observe. She had never been more deferential In her deportment to himself, more ready to consult and obey him than when the star of her popularity was a, CHAPTER VII. PON as smooth a current were Con stance Withers' lng the Jockey's declaration ex their fitness for family use than did his fctaid relatives. Mr. Withers was vwy obstinate In his adherence to what evef principle or prejudice he believed fhat he had seen cause to adopt, and his eye had been captivated by the showy team ; his credulous hearing gained by the adroit tongue of the dealer. All that Edward's dissuasions could effect was acquiescence in his proposal that they should try the horses before the sleigh that afternoon, before deciding upon the purchase. Harriet clapped her hands vivacious ly. "And then you'll drive by and give us a turn behind the beauties. I am sure they must be heavenly from what Cousin Elnathan says. I am wild to see them!" There Is a look in the eye of one that bespeaks: the spirit of another region," said Edward, apart to Constance. "Don't ride after them!" she en treated, quickly. "Your brother will yield if you tell him plainly how unsafe you consider them." "Not unsafe for him and myself, perhaps; but hardly the creatures to be entrusted with 5'our life and limb," he rejoined. "Rest assured that I shall make a thorough test of them before consenting to the venture. 1 6hall drive them myself, and speak out frankly the result of the trial. In whatever else we may differ, Elnathan and I are a unit in our care for your welfare. So, if wo show ourselves and the heavenly span of quadrupeds at the door today, you need not fear to accept our Invitation." The gentle and affectionate reassur ance contrasted pleasantly with Mr. authoritative Wlthers's mandate, "Constance! you will hold yourself in readiness to drive out with us this afternoon. We shall call for you at three o clocks I wish you and Harriet to hs entirely prepared for the ride whei we come. Young horses do not like to stand In the cold." An Impulse she did not stay to de fine 'drew Constance to the window as the two gentlemen descended the frat steps side by side. Mr. Withers 'vas a trifle the taller of the two, but bis figure was angular and unbending; Edward's supple and elegant, while scarcely a trace of family likeness existed between the swarthy visage of the eyes, long upelder, with Its deep-sper lip, and high, narrow forehead, and the lively glance, clear complexion. and spirited mouth that made Edward's physiognomy a goodly Eight to nidre eyes than those that met the parting smile he cast up at the parlor window when he gained the pavement, where as Mr. Withers stalked solemnly on, apparently forgetful already that he bad a home and wife," now that his face conscience and pru dence rocked to sleep during the I early months of that winter. Win- f f f (' 4J 1 ' CATXr ter! Never had sunnier been so re- plete with light and warmth. There JtjRL. Is a divine delight In the slow sweep of the outer circles of t!ie maelstrom; the half consciousness of the awaken ing heart, like that of the babe who, aroused from slumber by his mother's voice, smiles recognition of the dear music before his eyes are unsealed by her kisses, or his bead is nestled upon her bosom. That to every human heart such awakening comes, sooner or later, I hold and believe for certain. Deserts of salt and bitterness there are In the spiritual as well as In the material world; but there was a time when (he Creator, whose name is Love, pro nounced them "very good," when as yet the flood, and the rain of fire and brimstone had not made havoc of All their pleasant things, nor the soft soli been hardened Into flint and gravel by dearth and heat And, to that garden of the Lord's planting there came a day when or of what duration He knows, and perchance He alone when the south wind blew softly, and all the spices thereof flowed out spikenard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of fraklncense, myrrh and aloes. It may have been but for one glad hour one moment of bewil dering bliss, that the heart thus visited was transformed Into a fountain of gardens, a well of living waters and streams from Lebanon. The next may have witnessed the rush of the deluge or the bursting of the pitchy cloud; and behold! In place of Eden, a lair of wild beasts, a house full of doleful creatures, meet for the dwelling of owls and the dartce of satyrs. Othr visions than theee Images of woe and terror abode with Constance; formless fancies, fair as vague; spe cious reveries In which she lived through coming years as she was do ing now, surrounded by the same outward comforts; her steps guarded by the same friend, whose mere presence meant contentment: with whom the Interchange of thought and feeling left nothing to be desired from human sympathy. It was a severs shock that showed her the precipice upon the flowery verge of which she lay dream ing. The brothers were, one morning, dis cussing at breakfast the merits cf a pair of horses that had been offered for sale to the elder. For a wonder Ed ward displayed more caution In soet- - rjrJ"eai ibf 1 '.rj J?l 1 Jfc et was set office-war- d. "Shadow and sunshine!" reflected the gazer. "And tney are not more un like in countenance than In dlsposl- lions, alms and conduct as dissimllar as two upright men can be." Harriet's shallow treble sounded at her elbow like a repetition of the last thought "No one would ever take them to be relatives," she said. "Yet each Is excellent In his way. Don t you think so?" "Yes," answered Constance, moving away. Only their ways are so dlffetent!' persisted the cousin. "I like Elnathan best, of course, but Edward Is the more popular man of the two, I believe Isn't he?" I really do not know!" Constance left the room uttering the falsehood. Harriet had a trick of making her Intensely uncomfortable whenever the talk between them turned upon the brothers. "I hate comparisons!" she said to her self, when she reached her room. "And it is forward and Indelicate in her to Institute them In my hearing." Convinced that the sudden heat warming her heart and cheeks vai excited by Harriet's Impertinence, she made It her business to stop thinking of the conversation and Its origin so soon as she could dismiss It anl turn her attention to pleananter things. It was more Innocent and agreeable work; for Instance, to write out Edward's part of a new duet upon a fair sheet of paper which he could hold In his hand as he stood by her at the piano, the printed copy being so blurred as to try his eyes, lie was very slightly nearsighted, although a casual acquaintance would not have suspected It She copied music legibly and rapidly, and lately had hit upon this happy device of making him some poor return for the manifold services he had rand (Ted her. "All that I ran do leaves me deplorably In his debt," she reasoned. "I never knew what was the fullness tnd disinterestedness of a brother's love until I met him. But all brothers are not so considerate or devoted as Is he. I should understand that" " (TO Of onTftrS(M Cor Hot. Watts "That Is a pretty good story you tell, but it won't work." Weary r EL r 1 5dLj 1 For the Individual 1796 3 1872 3 1952 A narrow view of life causes errort that are most troublesome. A wid path gives a narrow view. A narrowA path, if high, gives a broad view. tramp has a wide path and narrow view. The intelligent, successful man is the very antithesii of the typical tramp, and he has a broad view, but his daily path is alhard-workin- THE A ARCADE INDEX )3 1 most a bee line and as narrow as a fence board on edge. -- bbssssbsss others wegive where BREATH. get our just SECOND J up is where: g The Usefulness of Self Control m What Is dangerous for one persojj may be perfectly safe for another. Very, very few Inherit so much money, muscle or mind that they can squander all their life, never acquire and die rich. As one man's food may be another man's poison, so one man's-- ' pleasure may be another man's pain. is a quality desirable la all phases of life, in social, professional and commercial fields. It means ' money and victory. ' There are some people whose per- sonality seems to throw me off the track, and no matter what they say or j For some time I hava do Irritates. been trying, when I see such a persoa to study out how I can be useful to that person, and when I meet him I make an extra exertion to be agree- able and sensible. Sometimes unsel- - ? fish work pays. The other evening on I tho train tho above kind of a person t sat a few seats from me. No doubt I scowled, as I felt It. and though ! we know and saw each other, neither of us snoke. I resisted my tempta tion to remain where I was and took a seat by his side. I'introduced myself as though I had been forgotten, and',; we had a very pleasant chat after we 1 got started. I so forgot myself that I left the train with him before reach- - j lng my station, but subsequent events proved it was to my advantage to get ) t rft n f lhaf n a fsm From a number of communications which I have received on the subject of the following are some Self-contr- THIS ACCURACY REVIEW DEPARTMENT in information to reduce mutually expensive mistakes, Jt is for mechanical, commercial and professional people; ths tmployer, employs and customer; and consists from ths of extracts taken by permission letters, the lectures note books and libraries of Dr. Earl if. Pratt. Thsn you secure on any subject an idea personally useful to you, and you wish to give it to him, address him in cars Field of Ths John C'rsrar Library, Marshall Building, Chicago, lit is hunting ths whole world over for information of every day use to you. and he regrets his inability, personally to reply to contributors. So far as possible he visnee 10 hars in this space ths very ideas you would tits to find here. Tou are at liberty to sena nun lie jircaas any suggestion you may care 10. Index libraries were started in 173 ana now con--, tain unpublished information dating back to Vf 1 our with systematic plans extending to short store of some example of forethought de posited in ths Arcads Index collection may prose to be your best monument. it for copy-righte- d or Acquirement Better Results A man Inquired, "How can I accom plish most for the energy, time, force and efforts expended? I feel that I must accomplish more, yet my strength will scarcely admit of greater expenditure. How can I do it? is the question." When a store must have more space for new goods and is unable to borrow, rent or build, and all the space it has is chock full, there Is one thing to do, and that Is throw out the least important line of goods. But sometimes when it is thought all the space is entirely occupied, careful investigation and some mental calculation will produce more space. There which use room, are counters for holding formerly unoccupied, stock, and they give almost half as much room as the shelves back of them. Busy doctors have to study promptness, briefness and effectiveness. Some doctors will make twice as many calls during the day as some others do, using the same time, the same eneigy, and having left fully as much strength at the end of the day. To do an extra amount of '.work requires an original study of self and environments, coupled with systematic effort to gain at every point Our opportunities for doing more work and better work with the same time and strength embrace a study of Improved methods, better habits, more nutritious food, economy of time, casting off unneeessarles, less attention to the least Important, hunting for waste places, training others to do what they should for us, and trying to find something every day new and useful to us In our work. to-da- y Crlinlrmllt y The of Cnrelessm "What Is the cause of criminal carelessness?" Two years ago a man asked me the above question. He had been having trouble and I have been thinking about the subject ever since. It may be due to ignorance. Some claim that pooplo are not as good nor as bad as they appear to be If we knew more we would be better. But we will know more If we are any good and have our goal in the right place. The Idea that experience is a dear school, but fools will learn In no other, might be revised to read: "It la a wise man who learns by experience; fools never learn." Though a wan la not to be blamed for being born Ignorant, he can be blamed for Waik Ins "Course it won't. D'you s'posw I'd be travelln' around with It if it did?" Indianapolis Journal. remaining Ignorant, and continued or mt repeated carelessness may be called Dlffr Opinio. criminal. subname the Ted "What's of that urb Tom moved to?" Ned "The peo"When the weak acquire strength ple wlio live there say it Is Paradise of the naturally the they became UaAers know else calls it Park, while because they how, when strong, Jumplng-o- S place. where, which and why. z is 1 : self-contro- l, extracts: "Thinking of consequences Is one way of gaining or maintaining self- control." "First of all. Christian principle: second, strong will power1 the God-given power to hold still, no matter bow hot the furnace; third, fear of los ing one's hold on one's self." lies la "The source of an earnest purpose to show strong manhood and womanhood." l Is the result of expert ence; mistakes fortify one in the fu ture against the same acts, and help to decide kindred actions. Education tends to give one a command over self, partly by the wider range of vie acquired and partly by the knowledge of experience of others. Some per sons can not profit by the experience of others, but must pass through ths l fire themselves. appears at times to be the gift of nature, as some people even in childhood rewhich could ncl veal a have been acquired. I believe to be an acquired accomplishment resulting from experience and observation rather than from an study of books." Abont the severest test of self corv trol is to say "no" to a friend and run the risk of losing his friendship. Good solicitors tell me that self-cotrol Is one of the most valuable forces In their .line of work. An attorney who Is a collector told me as a nils he thought it was a good thing to leave his club at home, as he might feel It necessary to hit back som times, but at all events be sure nevef to lose your head. I believe that It It very profitable for us to undermlns our own errors and explode them our selves. It does you more good to kick yourst'.f three minutes than to kick the people thirty years. To have selfi Control Is to have almost everything else desirable, but self control Is sa Indirect product of dally good Judg . : self-contr- "Self-contro- Self-contro- self-comman- d self-contr-ol -- n ment In order to have selfcontrol yo must have something to control. A thistle-dowhas no selfcontrol be cause it has no weight and it would be the same If It had intellectuality and had no weight A very smart n man with very weak muscles is sure Sysly much In need of tematic saving fosters selfcontrol and good Judcment Think think twice Practice la thrice If necessary. order to be able to perform suddenly and satisfactorily. Pe something and prevent your blood getting thin. The world needs more agreeable disagree have It, It must lng, but before It can contain more self-contro- l. iself-conf- ' |