The Shburton Guardian.

vol. xiv. no. 2998

Ashbiirtois: Tuesday, Juao 15, 1893.

PRICE: ONR PENNY



«usinoss Notices. WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THIS ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. TJ EALTH without Mediclm, Huni "l JL bug, or Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Ccnhinotow & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Ooils, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by >11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunninotos & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christchurch. 9 5 iflfyrP^B^^B ■■ sS 9fl\l Iw 1 I IC/JPOWDERS I BELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Pmervt a healthy state of the const!, ftu^on during; the period of Teething. #Vhe word* "JOHN STEJDMAN, £fa I Chemist, Wal*vorth,3urray," *T? j An rSSKTid on the Qottrummt Stamp qgixelto «««/»^Tf.il* J Sou) By KEMPTHOKNK PUOSSER & CO. ONE box of Clark'a B 41 Pills v war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and sues in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by ail chemists and patent medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Luicaln and Midland Oountiea Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. XpOßthe Blood is the life. Clark's world Jj famed Blood Mixture ia warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, aad sores of all kinds, its effects are marvel ■ lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold n bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid and Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. mOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND J STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is l|d to 2s 9d. of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita • tions TT-EATING'S LOZENGES T^EATING'S LOZENGES TTEATING'S LQZENGFS "A Simple Fact about" KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. Ask throughout the world, in any country that can be named, you will find them largely sold. There is absolutely no remedy that ia so speedy in giving relief, bo certain to cure, and yet the most delicate can take them. X TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH 84, Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. " Dear Sir, —I am a poor hand at expre&s- Ing my feelings, but I should like to thank you. Your lozenges have done wonders in relieving my terrible cough. Since I had the operation of 'Tracheotomy' (the game as the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, t/iank God, I am still alive) peiformed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one could possibly have had a more violent cough; it was »o bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which was very copious and hard, has been softened, and I have been able to get rid of it without difficulty, —I am, sir, yours truly, J. HILL.' UTTERLY UNRIVALLED lITTBRLY UNRIVALLED lITTERLY UNRIVALLED The above speaks for tself. From strict Inquiry it appears that the benefit from wing Keating's Cough Lozenges is under* stated. The operation was a specially severe one, and was performed by the specialist, Dr H. T. Butlin, of St. Bartho lomew's Hospital. Since the operation the only means of relief is the -we of these Lozenges. So successful are they that one affords immediate benefit, although from the nature of the case the throat irritation is intense. ITTEIGHT IN GOLD WEIGHT IN GOLD WEIGHT IN GOLD Under date September 8, 1891, Mr Hill again writes: "I should long since have been dead, but for your Lozenges— they art worth their weight in gold. I will gladly see and tell anyone what a splendid cough remedy they are." . Keating's Cough Lozenges, the unrivalled remedy for Coughs, Hoarseness, and Throat Troubles are sold in tins by all Chemists. BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON pTT TC A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine /\ of Paris, are especially ;ecommended by *-he Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stage* of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic) (onrse. None genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies F)R COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, Ac. , _ , _. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill Tolu, etc,, with Chlorodyne. KAY'S Compound,ademu!een*expec tcr&nb, for cougha, colds and chest complaints. ~X~T AY'S Compound, for Coughs jtV. Golds, is equally serviceable Hones and Cattle. 'TRAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inNsuralgia l^\. Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine CATHARTICUM PILLS X.J digestive, corrective, and agreeably Aperient. . Cement for broken \^ ar icles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, England



I Business Notices ALL THE X AGE ALL THE RAGE ALL THE RAGS AT HOME. TpANCY SERGES in great variety. i Splenlid lota of Fancy Coatings, Tweeds, and Fancy Trouserings. Just arrived at the SCIENTIFIC TAILORING COMPANY, where you e«n obtain a Good Suit, eplcivlid lit", workmanship guaranteed. G. J. F. LUBLOW, Manager. The old address, — TANCRED STREET, near ARCADE 11, Place do la Madeleine, Paris, ~r E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCES Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. "The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra 1 fine, in boxes, 8 calces, 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Orlza-Savon-Incororo, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white yiolet, Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing j to tha skin. J Orlza-Hay—A toilet water wth the I perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatis and disinfectant, specially adapted for adisv'toilets. OrizvScotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water. de - Cologne - Oviaa — The high-life fcoileb water Orizi-Water—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Goufcfces - Oriza ■ Dentifrice —An extract for preserving he ; teeth and gum 3ln good health and preventing decay. Orizi-Dentaire, in paste or powdor, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel. Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerch « without staining. OrlzvOil—Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. Orizi-Lacte (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness o* youth. Or aaline-Coloinnte (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. boxes, each with brushes comb, ctus, ant* bottle ; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Esa-Oriza-Incoiore Yioletfce of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Oriz% Suave white lotrope Bon quet of the fk wot PAB OIDIUM MANUIAOTOBED 8* Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: CEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 IOnEMEI! PJLACE, MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, and guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para-' aitical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, etc. Is now in use in most of the Vineyards in Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium haa been tried in the great Western District on Peach Trees with great j ancceu. ORPHAN OIL, \ The great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlin Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and all information apply to GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 Somerset Place, MELBOURNE. ' ~~ \ THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARP LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takes little | space, is ready for immediate use and acts promptly. i Everybody should always have »t hand a few Mustard Leaves, for they are known to prevent a great number of in dispositions. The Sinapism is employed with success in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Congestions' Paralysis, and .Apoplectic Bits. Prepared with choice Mustard Fowdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. , Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS : P. Metjley, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and fron Acstrauan Dreg Company T/cd, Sydnav LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime proscribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility Xfc rntaine two of the principal ingr^j dienbs necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Vtosphoriu and Lime. Ifc cannot be toe ghly recommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES is real Brain Feed, and in oases Ofuscular and Nervous Exhaustion »J acquired a world-wide Eacn bottie bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, Prepared o":ly by BWANN nHKMIBI WANNj CHEMIST* JPABW,



Business Notices New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISHED 0'". w 1859 CAPITAL^ONF MILLION. TIIEPBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MAOHMES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST KATES MILES & CO., LTD, AGENTS | DEATHTOPARASITES 1 1 SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID jyjiyMi^^^^. nfjU/ nt D E7«etl and r«cnmm*nrf«<i toy Fldck. r ««»«? anri recommend** »»y— Flock W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 68,000 M. C. Obbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 *V. O. Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocap;o ... 30,000 Ir. W. Mcßab, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- , A. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, Sou th- F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land ... ... ... 17,000 And by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock n New Zealand, and many millions Owners. hroughont the world. HS>w!y IntF»»«lnc««iI. I»jrloe—{ir. casks) Ss 6d per Price—(in kegs) sOs per ewi. C*all<m. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. in n wi -i * ,„„ „,, „. Another well -known Powder Dip cnetah* I GalUm Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dtp. a 8 much again. Compare the pricea Chief Agents—ULACKBURNE 4 30 , Chriatohurch. district agents-mhos and Co., Ltd. Asliburton and Rakaia. IMPORTANT TO LADIEP. TO-DAY and Following Days we shall submit for Sale the under- i mentioned EXTRaORIsIN AKY LOTS, being Manufacturers' Clearing Purchases, at SPECIAL PRICES, as follows :— LOT I—LADIES RUSSIAN DRIVING and TRAVELLING CLOAKS, Fur-edged and Silk-lined, in a great variety of new season's materials and styles, with Empire and Toby Frills, Watteau Pleats, &c, very choice- Usual Prices, each 39a 6d, 59s 6d, 65a 6d Special Prices, each 21s 6d, 35s 6d, 39a 6d LOT 2-LADIES' FUR EDGED CLOAKS, Lined Silk and Italian Cloth in all leading shapes — Usual Prices, each 19s 6d, 27s 6d, 39s 6d Special Prices, each 11s 9d, 16s 6d, 25s 6d LOT 3—LADIES' NAVY and BLACK CRAVENETTE WATER PROOF CLOAKS, new shapes with deep Cape and Silk-Lined Hood - t Usual Prices, each 29s 6d, 42a 6d j Special Prices, each 18s 6d, 29a 6d < LOT 4-55 LADIES' PATTERN CAPES, including Empire, Princesi May, and other Latest Styles in Fancy Silk Matolasao and Cloth, Trimmed Plush, &c.— Usual Prices, each 52s 6d, 635, 69s 6d, 75s 6d Special Prices, each 29s 6d, 425, 45s 6d, 47s 6d } LOT 5—15 LADIES' BLACK CLOAK MANTLES AND CAPES, Full Sizes, Trimmed Plush and Fancy Cord- Usual Price, fach 33s 6.1 ■' SpecialPrico, each 19s lid LOT 6—Bo LADIES' FRENCH CLOAKS, in Newest Styles, with Detachable Circular Cape and Large Empire Sleeves— j Usual Prices, each 55* to 1Q"B j Special Prices, each 35s 6d to 49s 6d j LOT 7-87 LADIES' GOOD TWEED ULSTERS— } Usual Prices, each 14s 6d to 18s 6d j Special Prices, each 8s lid to 13s 9d LOT B—LADIES' DARK TWEED AND CJOTH COSTUMES, .rith Material for Bodice to corrpspond— "" 1 Usual Prices, each 29 s 6d, 37s 6d, 45a Special Prices, each 17s lid, 19s lid, 25a LOT 9-150 LADIES' SEAL PLUSH JACKETS in Newest Shapes- j Special Prices, each 35s 6d, 39a 6d, 47s 6d, 57s 6d < LOT 10-116 LADIES' KNITTED WOOL SKIRTS- ] Usual Prices, each 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s lid, 6s 6d Special Prices, each Is 6d, 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4a lid LOT 11—144 COQUE FEATHER BO^ S, fall length - Usual Prices, each 5s lid, 6s lid Special Prices, each 2s 6d, 2s lid LOT 12-216 LADIES' TRIMMED FELT HATS (Bond street Shapes- Usual Priceß, each 5s 9d, 7s lid Special Prices, each 3s lid, 4s lid WE HAVE ALSO COMPLETED AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE i OF | Blanket* and Flannels, And are now prepared to submit fame at Special Prices as follows :— 120 PAIRS WHITE ENGLISH BLaNKETS— 15 Usual Prices per pair, 12s 6d, 14s 6d, 17s Gd, 22a 6.1 Special Prices per pair, 9a lid, 11s 9d, 13s 9d, 16s 6d 0 PAIRS BLUE GREY BLANKETS- Usual Prices per pair, 10s 6d, 11s 9d, 13s 91 Special Prices per pair, 7s lid, 8s lid, 9s lid 1130 PAIRS COLONIAL BLANKETS (Plain and Twilled)- Usual Prices per pair, 21s 6d, 28s 6d, 35s 6d I Special Prices per pair, 18s 6d, 24s 6d, 29s lid I 230 PAIRS COLONIAL BLANKETS (extra super Bath)- Usual Prices per pair, 37s 6d, 42s 6d, 52s 6d Special Prices per pair, 32s 63, 37s 6d, 45s 6d The above are guaranteed FULL SIZE and FULL WEIGHT, and SAMPLE PAIRS FOX COMPARISON will be sent to any address, CARRIAGE FREE, on application. 500 PAIRS WHITE LACE CURTAINS- Usual Prices per pair, 4s lid, 6s 6d, 8s 6d, 10a 6d Special Prices per pair, 3s lid, 4s lid, 6s lid, 8i lid 87 PAIRS MADRAS MUSLIN CURTAINS- Usual Prices per pair, 16s 6d, 18s 6d, 2s 6d Special Prices per pair, 10s 6d, 12s 6d, 16s 6d 1100 PAIRS of Ladies' Black and Colored Cashmere, Taffeta and Silk GLOVES ; also Silk Gloves in Evening Shades, being Manufac turers' Samples, at about Half Prices. W. STRANGE & CO., CHRISTO FT U ROrj.



iI IF YOU LIufTfiFfTEA ASK rYOUR GROCER FOR | AWARDED A M 4K^~ A ——I '1 : COLDStSffiffRfJIEDALS ■■■ i *&*o!L'^ CELEBHATED&THE BBmL&JPMf»its, PURE INDIAN CHINA & CEYLON TEAS I PROCURABLE I DA^ID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) Ji UOTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, *nd ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR 5 WOOL AND GRAIN BROKFTt, ASHBURTON.] . Leans Negotiated Weekly Sale 3of Live Stock— Tinwald and Ashbarton alternately Fortnightly Sale 3of Sheep Skins, Fat, Elides, etc., on Fill DAYS Sales of Wool throughout the season Grain Bought and Pold on Commission Clearing Sa'es as per arrangement AGENT FOlt- Matson and Co., Christchureh Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, McDonald, and Co., Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Brantfoi'd Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance'Coupany Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, Stephenson and Co., Duneclin Planet Jupiter Garden an l^FieM Tools. D. THO M A -8, ASHB rJR7ON. Gfmss Seed Cleaning, Having Erected (regardless of cost) one of the Best Grass Seed Cleaning Plants in Canterbury, I am now prepared to CLEAN RYJSGRA.33 as it ought to be done at Reasonable Bates. D # Thomas, '.ASEIBURTON. 1 am a Cash Purchaser OF . WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGBASS, ETC, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. David Thomas, ASnBURTON ASHBUKTON SKIN SALES. X SHALL SOLD A FORTNIGHTLY SALE OF SHEEPSKINS, FAT, HIDE TALLOW, &c-, throughout the season, starting from FEIDAY, APRIL 28, 1893. ■•"■■■ I>. Thomas, Ashbiirton. PLOUGH SHARES. ■TT7 E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BO T H HOKNSBY'S AND RANSOM ES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHB4RD OF IN ASHBURrOH, \ I Being in ulrect oommunioation with the Maker?, and having received larse'shipments , I from both makers. I . COENSACKH (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PPIIOES, | A.TKD Ifcarboisr'B Best Flre-pl/ Twfue MAY OBTAINED AT OUR; STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT OAT 3. OATS. BARLEY. AND OTHER PRODUCE; WE IRE PROMPT CASH BUYERS of aU Sorts of PRODUCE afc. Market Prices, and are prepared to Store Grain,On Far piers' account, and to make Advance* if reauired without Commission, : MILES & CO. LTD i.. . . • j Asbburton ana Ifuttdte,



Business Notices. ■ " : \ ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD mO AND INVESTMENT SOOIETI. Omcßs: Tanobed Street, Asilbcetoic. rT*O Encourage th« saving of small sums JL the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In* terftst 5 per cent on the following condi tions :— Sums of One Pound and upwarc's received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the day on when . the money shall be withdrawn, | A Depositor may withdraw the whole f or part of che sum depositred, but not m i less suroc than One Pound, except when closing tho account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent n ». , 6 m H • for Idfcger poriods at 6  For particulars npply EDWD." STEPHENS, Manager. iSetfry Zander, j Bs-0 «■!• 'nrinr.to that I have yu ," L-.n--'p<' T.:•!',• *'.<} Yn.rU-} ~t.,. !- .-f ' HOLLtS' BE^T MAKE?. Single acd DouWe Barrel, Breech And Muzzle Loading. WELL WORTH INSPECTION. IteYolvers c AMMUNITION AMMUNITION Cartridges Cartridge Cases Caps Shot C and H Powder Smokeless Powder Flasks BclU Kecappers Wads Punches Loader etc. etc. I AM NOW SELLING, i.T Stores and Stances MADE BY MESSRS SCOTT BROS., for whose Goods I am Agpnt for thf Ashburton Coraty. Hornsby's and Raneome's Plough fSharee BEDUCED PRICES. Standards and Fencing Wire >t REDUCED PRICES. Ironmongery, China, and Glassware In all their Branches. Groceries and Provisions, Wines and Spirits of every description. HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DTBE^T IMPORTER —AUKNT FOR 3un Fir« Insurance Corapanv | Oanton Marine Insurance Company ' Ansfraljan .Mn'«ial V>nv?dp<-» New Zealand and Australian S.X, C> Monm €«. ,j^3o»tjki*i>j GRAIN k WOOL STORES., ; wissT. STRlfiFr, ■■.SHBUI-Tos' (iHAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPIS*;. FINANCIAL k COMMLSSIOK AGENT 4c, CASH PUBCHABEB or WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASB SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT" CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE- Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super, j phosphates, Peari-(3uano, General i Farm and Station Stores, <ftc. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWaSP OHRRKNT PitICES. AGENT FOS THE I New Zealand Loan and M rcantile ! gency Company, Ld. I Union Fire and Marine Insurance ! Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. ' Cooper's Sheep Dip { Sutherland's Manure, -*c. J OJHUS O. JbtI£fr4XJEILJU In conjunction with tne XEW XBAX.A3TO lOAX * MKH. OASIIKC: *"E»X-»- CO., I.d. JOHN R BLAND, Anctioueer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, ara prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES UADX AOaUCST ( ENSUING CLIPS. Commission on Advances, and at th« LOWEST CURRENT RATBtt OF > UTOHUSX



Tllo Missing Hand. —•— '•! Adapted from the French or AURELIEN SCHOLL. . By E. BRANFILL HARRISON. CHAPTER II (Continued). " When one is making a move, one never knows when one may return. The journey itself will only take a few hours. : On our arrival, you will remain con- *j cealed at a farm, where I have left my ; faithful servant, Servoni, my confidante, from boyhood, who used to help me to abstract papa San-Vitale's wine, and to open his drawers to extract from them the cash that is a sine qua non, to men who want to cut a figure in the world. With Servoni there is another accomplice, whose real name I have never learnt; just now, he flourishes under the name of Spalatro. Spalatro has been in turn chorister, . innkeeper, and Neapolitan brigand. Con demned to death seven or eight' times in, - Italy, he seemed to me to possess all the qualifications requisite in a trustworthy valet. If he ever betrayed me, I need only speak one word, and he would pay the penalty of his folly with his bead, if I wished it." "We need not doubt his zeal, then,' 1 said I.udka. > " Now, just think of this \ There is in the province I am taking you to 4 good, woman, respected by all around her, and in the enjoyment of an immense fortune, who will receive you with open arms, will call you her daughter, and all you will have to do will be to let things take their course." "I don't understand," interrupted; Ludka. "You will understand later on ; it is a matter of taking another's place, that is all." "And that other?" " That other ? I have already tried to get near her. 1 intended to give her a narcotic, in order to facilitate the task of Servoni and my faithful brigand ; but the sudden appearance on the scene of a future husband, whom I had not calcu lated upon, has postponed the crisis." " And what'shall we do with this future • husband ?" " You will break with him - y and we will contrive a providential meeting. There is a great deal of water in that neighbourhood ; you can let yourself fall > over the bank of a pond. I appear on the scene. I save you, and you? declare to Madame de Montevrain that you will "Citify—«rcu"jnourravivinptiwvnw *®.'ste»^l- ~:U;r Vitale." "And if she refuses ?" " We shall be able to persuade her." Ludka shrugged her shoulders. " She is blind, then, this mother whom you design for me ?" " It is just the same as if she was." "And the lover? and the rest of the people ?" " They will all recognise you." For an instant Ludka imagined that San-Vitale must have lost his reason; however, after all, she would just as soon travel in the West as anywhere; besides, she was accustomed to obey her lover passively. She asked: " What will be my name down there ?* " Clotilde de Monte'vrain." " My betrothed's name ? M 11 Robert de la Mire." " When do we start ?" "At ten o'clock from here ; ten forty* five from the station." " Very well; I shall be ready." CHAPTER 111. Philip d'Attigny and the Vicomte de Rieux arrived at Monte'vrain. The car riage which brought them stopped at the foot of the stone steps, where Robert de la Mire gave them a cordial and de lighted welcome. Francis Bibard, adorned . in a blue coat, and a red waistcoat. which he had contrived to cover with about a hundred metal buttons, busied himself with taking out the luggage. The young men commenced their toi let, while M. de la Mire, astride on a chair which he had planted in the door way between his two friends'' rooms, talked sometimes to his right, sometimes to his left, keeping up a flow of conversa tion from one room to the other, \ " So you are madly in love ?"' asked Philippe, putting the finishing touch to his dress before the minor that stood . against the window. " In love, yes, most certainly," replied Robert : " but mad, no ; not in the least. Mile, de Monte'vrain, whom you will see in a few moments, is one of those mai dens we sometimes meet in the solitude of the country, whose virgin purity no thing has sullied. She has grown up under her mother's eye, with the blue sky and the meadows for her schoolroom, and Nature for her schoolmistress. When- I saw her, I was reminded of an anecdote of our friend, Lieutenant Bilot, who died during that expedition to the North Pole. The first time he risked himself in those icy deserts, he forced his way up to the furthest limits of the Behring Straits, and there, some few steps from the open sea, where the sea-birds again met his sight, he perceived on a rock, covered with moss, a little pink flower with three white pistils, a plant unknown in our botanical world. It was nearly a year since Bilot had seen a blade of grass, and when* he *dis covered this pale fragile blossom, this flower of the unknown land, which in all probability no human eye had ever te- .^ held, he felt his heart filled with joy, and his eyes moistened with tears. He knelt .:. oh the ground, imprinted a kiss upon the little flower, and thanked God for iti. j Well! that is the feeling. I experießiced ; ; when I saw Clotilde for the firjtrtime,,, v^ understood that the DivinejWrtrjJthU^ ' foot globoofouM|g^^^^HßM|